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So what is the mainstream press to do with President Barack Obama's refusal -- so far -- to take a clear stance on gay-rights issues, especially same-sex marriage? Well, there are basically two options -- one journalistic and the other, well, not so journalistic.
First of all, it is possible to write news pieces that are based on the president's own words and actions, including the public stances taken and defended by his own church and/or religious denomination, which is the United Church of Christ. Then it would be possible to focus on his political reasons for not taking a clear stance, which would almost certainly lead journalists into a religious thicket as well, one centering on the beliefs of most African-Americans and Latinos who frequent church pews.
Then again, it is also possible to write stories that merely hint at the above factors and then focus totally on why people on the political and moral left are disappointed with his lack of courage.
I guess one could also assume, with Bill Maher, that the president is a simply lying (video clip here) until after the 2012 election votes are cast, but that wouldn't be very journalistic.
What we have in the following Washington Post story is a classic example of the second approach. Here's a sample, taken from a story that basically says Obama is hurting his standing with young people by being silent on North Carolina's Amendment One that would ban civil unions and domestic partnerships:
The issue is particularly complicated in historically conservative North Carolina. Obama scraped together a razor-thin victory there four years ago with a multicultural coalition that included independents, African Americans and Hispanics -- constituencies that are less uniformly enthusiastic about expanding gay rights than campus activists.
North Carolina is widely seen as a bigger challenge this year for Obama than it was in 2008, when he won with a margin of roughly 14,000 votes. Not only does the state's unemployment rate continue to hover near 10 percent, but its Democratic Party is in disarray and is expected to be of little help to president. ...
None of these challenges have stopped Obama from planting a flag in North Carolina, as he did by deciding to hold his party's national convention in Charlotte this year. His campaign has opened more than a dozen offices around the state. In fact, Obama's grass-roots organization never really dismantled four years ago -- and actually as grown since then, state campaign officials said.
And in case you missed the main point (I can certainly understand why even careful, well-informed readers might miss it) there is this:
It will ... be up to Obama to navigate the political crosscurrents of a complicated state in which he must court multiple constituencies that do not all agree on all the same issues.
The fate of Amendment One, for instance, is uncertain, with one public poll predicting that it will pass easily and another projecting a loss. Quietly opposing Amendment One, but keeping his distance from on-the-ground efforts to defeat it, could be an essential strategy for Obama to pull back together the diverse coalition that elected him last time.
The story presents all of this as a political issue -- alone. Clap your hands if you are surprised.
This is a political issue, of course. I get that. But the key is that Obama is trying to skate over the fact that most African-American and Latino churchgoers are not convinced that, in terms of civil rights laws, sexual orientation truly equals race. I would imagine that the White House has very specific data on this reality and that Amendment One must, at this stage, be polling well with people of color. Thus, the president is smart to remain silent, until he is reelected (as Maher would say).
Here is my main point: Here at GetReligion, we have long insisted that the voices and views of leaders on the religious left are inadequately covered in the mainstream press. Would it have strengthened this story to note that Obama is part of the United Church of Christ, the liberal Protestant denomination that has, in the actions of its national leaders, long served as a trailblazer in the field of gay rights? Is that relevant to this story? Why not talk to UCC leaders in North Carolina?
Also, in terms of the pro-Amendment One viewpoint, why didn't the Post ask African-American and Latino pastors WHY THEY believe Obama has elected to remain silent? Call me old-fashioned, but I really think this news story needed to include voices from both sides of that debate. It's a journalism thing.


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Alejandro Jordán has more than ten years of experience in international business development activities in Latin America. In 2008, Mr. Jordán founded Promoziona Consulting in Colombia, a firm that provides consultancy services and develops business opportunities for foreign companies interested in the Andean region. With a focus on Real Estate, infrastructure and information technology industries, Mr. Jordán addresses business opportunities in Colombia, Ecuador, and Perú, for European and American companies.
He is the Director of the Center for the Study of Globalization and Integration (CEGLI), and he is a Professor of Geopolitics and International Business at Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA), the most prestigious Colombian private business school based in Bogotá. He has also taught at Sergio Arboleda University in Bogotá, and his articles are frequently published in Portafolio newspapers.
Mr. Jordán was born in Madrid, Spain, and holds a Bachelor´s degree in law from Complutense University in Madrid. He received a Certificate in Special Studies in Administration and Management from Harvard University in 1998.


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FDA shuts Raleigh company
Health officials ordered a Raleigh company that collected human body parts for transplant to shut down Friday after inspectors found violations that posed a threat to human health.
The Food and Drug Administration said it ordered Donor Referral Services to cease all manufacturing and to retain all cadaver tissues, following June inspections. The company collected tissue for other firms that later processed it for transplantation.
The inspections found "serious deficiencies" in how the company screened donors and kept records, the FDA said. The FDA said it does not know of any cases of infection in people who received tissue harvested by the company.
All tissue products the company took from cadavers have been recalled, although some already have been transplanted, FDA spokesman Paul Richards said. It wasn't immediately clear how many people received tissue harvested by the company.
The FDA thinks the risk of infection is low, but the actual risk is unknown, Richards said. Patients with questions should contact their doctors, he said.
In the case of at least five cadavers, the company and its owner, Philip Guyett, altered paperwork on the health history and age of those donors, the FDA said. For one, Guyett listed in paperwork various reasons for the death of the donor but failed to log correctly that the person had died of cancer, with intravenous drug use a contributing factor, the FDA said. IV drug use is associated with elevated risk for diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
"Allowing the firm to continue to manufacture would present a danger to public health by increasing the risk of communicable disease transmission," said Margaret O'K. Glavin, associate commissioner of the FDA's office of regulatory affairs.
For five years in the 1990s, a Philip J. Guyett Jr. ran the willed body program at an osteopathic college in Pomona, Calif. He was arrested in 1999 in connection with selling a cadaver and keeping the $1,100 payment. At that time, police raided a warehouse he used and found three freezers containing human heads and hearts. He later pleaded not guilty.
That Guyett later incorporated a Donor Referral Services Inc. in Las Vegas. It wasn't clear whether he is the same person involved in Friday's FDA action.
The action comes as the tissue industry struggles to recover from the biggest scandal in its history, involving a now-defunct New Jersey company accused of plundering corpses for body parts without family members' permission.


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I believe a goal is something anyone should strive to have in their life. Sometimes it is not always clear what a goal could be or if it is necessary. I believe goals are deadly important.
A goal or objective is a desired result an animal or a system envisions, plans and commits to achieve—a personal or organizational desired end-point in some sort of assumed development. Many people endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines.
I will give two examples. Some people might look at goals as my mother, a goal is something you can touch. The picture below is my mum on her way to jump onto our scooter for the first time. Her goal was to ride it once and learn how to use it. I drove her to an empty street in order to try driving it. We both fell when she tried to ride it and she never drove again. The point is that if she did not have a goal she would have never tried and she would never find out that she is worthless at driving:)
My other example is my own. I believe a goal is a vision that can be seen before doing it. Visualizing the goal can make you accomplish it. The list below are the goals I wrote in August for last year in College.
Below are my goals for this year.
Golf Goals
Go to Nationals as a team and individual
Decrease my scoring average by 1 stroke so 73.94
Stay focused on every practice
Challenge myself at practice
Be more aware of my own swing and not let it affect me while playing a tournament
Review stat sheet and practice what I need to improve and my strongest areas
Work on my weaknesses and face them
Balance my strength and get stronger on my left side
Enjoy my last year and share everyday with people around me on my blog,
Plan my future and find sponsors for the European tour 2013
Handle the feel of loneliness better
Above 3.0 GPA
Be organized, stay organized
So far, my scoring average for fall 2011- 73.93
My GPA for fall was 3,4.
SCARY?! I believe it works!


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Wednesday, 19 May 2010
tea that needs no marketing
It seems most tea people I know are fanatic about green and Oolong teas. They might drink black tea occasionally, but some have admitted to me in confidence that they really don't like black tea. I'm the opposite. I like green tea as well as black, but certainly not more.
I've mentioned this before, but this seems to be the obstacle to enjoying a good Assam for most people: the tannins. That musky, tart taste you get all the way down your throat when you drink it (but especially on the backside of your tongue) is what makes Assam unappetising for so many. But that's easy enough to deal with. You simply mix a tea with a high tannin content with one that is milder. Problem solved, yeah? Not quite.
Some others like (dare I say love) that tart slightly bitter taste. The objective for me when I blend these teas is to keep a bit of the bite but to temper it enough that a non-Assam drinker can enjoy it. That's where the milder Assams come in.
Before I get wrapped up in China blacks and Ceylons, I try to stay at least near the Assam family. Lately I've been using an Indonesian tea that is strong like an Assam but not malty. It blends beautifully to temper the natural qualities of a strong Assam.
When you're buying loose-leaf Assam, this is what you should look for. It's all about the colour of the tips of the leaves. Unlike many good Ceylons, which can be dark dark brown and have no other shades or colours, the Assams I like have light yellow or even red tips. I've had good ones that didn't-that were only deep dark brown. But that seems the exception rather than the rule.
Right now, I'm using Assam Khongea a lot to soften my stronger Assams. Hajua is good for this, too. Please, if you don't like malty, strong teas, don't spend too long here in this neighbourhood. Ceylons or Darjeelings are probably more your style.
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You may want to try this with a small amount of tea sometime. I have done it in a cupping set with good results.ReplyDelete
Brew an assam (one maybe of not so great quality just in case) for about 7-8 minutes.
There is a chemical that comes out of the leaf that counteracts the tannins caused by overbrewing (say if you only brewed it 4-5 minutes).
We experimented with this at the Black tea certification courses and it was really a surprise!
Tea is a strange thing =]
I'll try this when I get home. Any books you can recommend that you used in your class?ReplyDelete
I might be in SoCal in the next six months. Could you introduce me to who I need to talk to if I want to take a class at the school you mentioned in your blog?
Thanks Sir William. I'll let you know the results of your suggestion.
My parents are definitely an exception to your observations, and I know many people like them. They like very strong black teas and generally avoid green teas as being weak or bland. They like oolongs, but they tend to like the stronger oolongs. I gave them a sheng pu-erh though, and they loved that...and they also like gunpowder green tea...I think they just like teas that have a lot of kick to them.ReplyDelete
I've inherited some of these tastes. One of my parent's favorite styles of tea is Russian Caravan, which I also love. But at the opposite end of the spectrum, I love Pouchong / Bao Zhong, which my mom absolutely can't stand, and my dad is indifferent towards.
I love how people have different tastes!
The courses are put on by the Specialty Tea Institute. They have classes usually 4 or 5 times per year. It requires much traveling though. And to be honest they are a bit expensive. But for all the information and networking that one takes out of the class, it is worth all the expense.
About the books, they have manuals that are given out to the attendees of each class, so I could not tell you where to buy any of the materials used.
Some tea books that I enjoy very much though are:
-"The Way of Tea" by Lam Kam Chuen
-"Liquid Jade" by Beatrice Hohenegger
-"Tea, Aromas and Flavors from Around the World" by Lydia Gautier
-"New Tea Lover's Treasury" by James Norwood Pratt
Hope this helps!
If you would like a more in depth explanation of the classes just let me know!
Glad to help =]
I am one of those people who aren't keen on black tea. I'll drink it, but it's just not on the top of my list. The Assam actually sounds good, though. I like a tart kuwei in my tea, so I'd like to have some of that.ReplyDelete


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"Deuce" a former Thoroughbred racehorse dumped at a Florida auction with these injuries.
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"I answered her questions," she said.
"Questions? Did she ask you of the Faith? Did she speak of me? Am I asking too much?"
Beatrice shook her head. For a moment again she could not speak.
"I am asking what I should not," said the old man.
"No, no," cried the girl, "you have a right to know. Wait, I will tell you—"
Again she broke off, and felt her own breath begin to sob in her throat. She buried her face in her hands a moment.
"God forgive me," said the other. "I—"
"It was about your son Ralph," said Beatrice bravely, though her lips shook.
"She—she asked whether I had ever loved him at all—and—"
"Mistress Beatrice, Mistress Beatrice, I entreat you not to say more."
"And I told her—yes; and, yes—still."
It was a strange meeting for Beatrice and Ralph the next morning. She saw him first from the gallery in chapel at mass, kneeling by his father, motionless and upright, and watched him go down the aisle when it was over. She waited a few minutes longer, quieting herself, marshalling her forces, running her attention over each movement or word that might prove unruly in his presence; and then she got up from her knees and went down.
It had been an intolerable pain to tell the dying woman that she loved her son; it tore open the wound again, for she had never yet spoken that secret aloud to any living soul, not even to her own. When the question came, as she knew it would, she had not hesitated an instant as to the answer, and yet the answer had materialised what had been impalpable before.
As she had looked down from the gallery this morning she knew that she hated, in theory, every detail of his outlook on life; he was brutal, insincere; he had lied to her; he was living on the fruits of sacrilege; he had outraged every human tie he possessed; and yet she loved every hair of his dark head, every movement of his strong hands. It was that that had broken down the mother's reserve; she had been beaten by the girl's insolence, as a dog is beaten into respect; she had only one thing that she had not been able to forgive, and that was that this girl had tossed aside her son's love; then the question had been asked and answered; and the work had been done. The dying woman had surrendered wholly to the superior personality; and had obeyed like a child.
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She had a sense of terrible guilt as she went downstairs into the passage that opened on the court; the fact that she had put into words what had lain in her heart, made her fancy that the secret was written on her face. Then again she drove the imagination down by sheer will; she knew that she had won back her self-control, and could trust her own discretion.
Their greeting was that of two acquaintances. There was not the tremor of an eyelid of either, or a note in either voice, that betrayed that their relations had once been different. Ralph thanked her courteously for her attention to his mother; and she made a proper reply. Then they all sat down to breakfast.


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A.R. Rahman, who acted in the television show titled Wonder Balloon in the year 1980, is back on television, but this time as a composer for Ashutosh Gowariker's show Everest.
A.R. Rahman had earlier composed music for Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar and Swades.
For A.R. Rahman its been a long gap of about thirty four years and he gave all the credit to Ashutosh Gowariker fot getting him to compose for Everest.
"I started with Wonder Balloon. Since then, television has changed a lot. It has become so big. Ashutosh has given me so many good songs in his movies. It is a great start for me with Ashutosh and Star Plus. Ashutosh came to me with a concept, which was so intriguing and beautiful. He has briefed me about the twelve characters. In fact, we finished the theme song three days back. We have tried to make it very orchestral." stated a very elated A.R. Rahman.
A.R. Rahman even stated that he is honoured to be with Ashutosh Gowariker and added that it was a privilege to work on the Star Plus show.
"I have worked with Ashutosh earlier and it was a great experience. He has given me a brief for the show and I have already composed the title track for Everest. I am also planning to use tracks created by some students from my music college for this show." stated A.R. Rahman.
A.R. Rahman feels Indian television has changed a lot in terms of production and it was a good experience for him to work in it. He is really looking forward to the show being aired and the reactions of the audiences.
Everest is expected to go on air from November 2014 on Star Plus and is based on the story of a young girl who wishes to reach the highest Peak in the world, Mount Everest.
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Friday, 27 August 2010
Hardangervidda hiking, 2010 edition
One week ago we went hiking at Hardangervidda with my parents, just like we did last year. This time we parked one car at Tinnhølen and one at Halne Fjellstova. Friday started with a boat trip across Halnefjorden and a 3 hours hike to Rauhelleren, where we also stayed last year. It's one of my favorite cabins at Hardangervidda. After a perfect Saturday morning breakfast with homemade bread and homemade rhubarb jam, we started the 7 hours (ca 24 km) hike to Sandhaug. It was a really beautiful hike, although our feet were a bit sore when we arrived at Sandhaug - but it was nothing a warm shower and a cold beer couldn't fix. Sunday we hiked the 3,5 hours to our Saab at Tinnhølen. The very smart mr and mrs Mykletun had left their car key in mum and dad's Audi, so dad had to get a lift with strangers to Halne to get the Audi and the Saab key, and then come back to us. Our clever plan with one car in either end of the hike kind of failed... Other than that, it was an absolutely fantastic hike! PS: I saw a tiny mouse swim. Have you ever seen that?
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i love the sound of all of this, astrid. the breakfast, those bunks and a swimming mouse! now i really, really want to see one of those :)ReplyDelete
wow. i want to be there now. it looks so silent and beautiful.ReplyDelete
sounds and looks so good.ReplyDelete
that landscape is so beautiful - almost like i imagine patagonia to be (not that i've been...).
that thing with the car keys could so have happened to my family too! :)
That sounds positively magical! I've never taken such a grand hike, but it is on my to-do list! I really love the photo you took from your dinner plate looking out the window!ReplyDelete
A tiny mouse swim?? No, I haven't seen that but I'd give an awful lot to do so!ReplyDelete
Lovely photos. The scenery looks very similar to the north of Scotland.
- shilpa28 August 2010 at 03:25
your wording and the pictures are magical. i felt like i was reading a story that i didn't want to end. i have only seen a mouse swim in a cartoon! would love to see an actual mouse swim:)ReplyDelete
that looks like such a beautiful place to hike, i love these pictures and am craving an adventure like this!! love your blog;)ReplyDelete


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If a rider hits a pumptrack in the MTN bikepark
and she does it by the moonlight and the starlight in the dark
and she ride the singletrackies and the droppies and the burms
then the endorphins emitting will be sure to light a spark!
The bikepark is open every tuesday night till about 8. That's about 3 hours of good mid-week riding if you can be there at 5.
WOW what a ride!
When you arrive, there may be a few riders, but by the time it gets dark, there's only one other rider with lights. The bikepark-staff put together a braai, and you have the WHOLE bikepark to yourself - all the burms and singletracks, the pumptrack, the jumpies (which you are too scared to jump anyway), the steep twisty climbs and the droppies, this side of the highway, the other side, this green route, that black one - all yours alone!
And an overload of feel-good hormones.
The familiar singletrack were even better at night, the bike picks the lines on the burms to throw you off this one straight into that one .... i can't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday evening.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Tim Roda at the Greg Kucera Gallery
I wrote this a long time ago maybe a couple of years ago. I wrote it for a small mag in the UK, looking over it again now I can't help but laugh at my sensationalism. There is something so naive and cocky about it. Of course there is, my writing is to a degree still so but it is only because of my youth. I am cursed with my youth to be sure of the world.
See? I'm doing it again. Or maybe it's because I've been reading English writers lately; When you read an Englishman you can't help but laugh at sensationalism. Anywho here it goes:
Tim Roda at the Greg Kucera Gallery:
Most galleries are clean and sparse, sterile even. The Greg Kucera Gallery goes above and beyond, when you enter it feels absolutely lifeless. Footsteps heard in this gallery are the type of hollow steps that should only be heard in the dead of the night A barren world fit to be inhabited only by Tim Roda's photographs of family and play.
Trained at the University of Washington and currently residing in New York, Roda returns home with a show full of uncertain glances. Incorporating himself, his wife and children in most of the black and white photographs on display, he creates captivating and oddly complex portraits. The depictions insinuate classical themes which involve cut up cardboard, wooden spears and teeth gnashing all suggesting child's play. But once you look closer you find a sudden and arresting loneliness in these portraits. The ambiguity of the family's emotions appears to rest heavy on their games. Despite the confused look in Roda's eldest son's eyes or the lack of smile on his wife's lips the silliness about all these photos is only intensified by the subjects ostensibly serious minds.
Then walking amongst the living visitors to the Kucera Gallery's self imposed Dead Sea aesthetic ou come to a second realization. That Tim Roda is giving you an adult view on childishness but truly a view on the primal nature of man. From his son standing stoically, spear raised in a gesture of power against the sea or the family roasting a humongous fake pig, belly splayed open; to the brutality of kings and knights swept far away from reason in passionate actions. His displays of mankind's descent into anger seem dangerous yet forgiving, Tim Roda shows us tangled in loneliness, in joy and in the primitive; all the way to our pasts of solitude in our animal selves and back.
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I Live My Life One Due Date at a Time...
Not too long ago I was really into the import scene. For those unfamiliar, it was "those bunch of kids" with lowered Honda's with loud exhausts, and big rims. Then Hollywood caught wind of it, chewed it up, and spit out its mainstream loogey in the form of "The Fast and the Furious." There's one infamous line where Vin Diesel says he "lives one quarter mile at a time."
For those unfamiliar a quarter mile AKA 1320 (feet) is the length of a drag strip. That horrid line has been embedded in my mind and I have my own library equivalent, "I live my life one check out at a time." Sure its typically three weeks in the future but even the patrons relate to it. A lot of patrons will make comments about how their return date falls on their birthday or some other significant event, or they make a comment about how time flies.
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By now, every loyal Chipotle customer knows that the " guac is extra." But the popular burrito chain just revealed for the first time its recipe for guacamole.
Now everyone can enjoy!
BuzzFeed reports the recipe was posted on the restaurant's website on Sunday morning.
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Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native plants, animals, or pathogens that live primarily in water and thrive in their new environment, often out-competing native species. Well known AIS include: zebra mussels, curlyleaf pondweed, Eurasion watermilfoil, spiny waterflea, sea lamprey, and Asian carp. AIS management has quickly become one of the County's biggest challenges. Although the scenario varies by lake and by species, it is clear that the easiest and most cost effective method is prevention.
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When Crow Wing County was identifying the priorities for the 2013 - 2023 Water Plan, a survey was sent to all riparian landowners in the County as well as to various stakeholder groups and to the general public (via a press release and participation at the County Fair). The results of that survey indicated that Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) was the top surface water priority. As the survey indicates, Crow Wing County has seen an ever-increasing demand from citizens and lake associations to become an active participant in the fight against AIS.
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Writing a fast website is like raising a puppy, it requires constancy and consistency (both over time and from everyone involved). You can do a great job keeping everything lean and mean, but if you get sloppy and use an 11 KB library to format a date and let the puppy shit in the bed just one time, you've undone a lot of hard work and have some cleaning up to do.


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Madison McKinley, is a game changer for Connor. She is the light in his dark world.
They both feel the attraction but don't believe in love. Both are attracted to each other, but neither believe in love. Will Madison give him the chance to show her what love is?
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Struggling with what to buy for your bookworm friends? Well I put together a bookish gift buying guide to help you along the way!
Alice in Wonderland print
I love the Alice in Wonderland illustrations and I know so many of my friends do as well. This quote is one of the best out there and the illustration is really well done. It would be perfect for any book lover's wall.
Kindle Book Case
Oh you know the snobbery is still alive when it comes down to the whole Kindle and real book debate, well this way you can have both. Or kid yourself into thinking you have a real book whilst reading an e-book. Perfect for those who like both.
Book Lover Friendship Bracelet
What better way to celebrate friendship than through a mutual love of books wrapped round each other's wrist. I adore this idea, and I would love to treat all of my friends with one of these.
A Map of Fictional London
This one might be a little targeted for those living in or near the UK. But this is pretty cool, it's an entire map of London but it integrates bookish things as the roads and streets. I wouldn't mind having one of these to look at you know on my wall.
Book Lunch Box
Who would want to bring their lunch in a normal box when you could bring it with you in a book? I mean it's perfect isn't it? Why wouldn't you do this?
I Read Way Past My Bedtime print
This quote I think sums up any reader's lifestyle. I can't even count how many nights I read way past my bedtime. Just another reminder for your wall. You can never have too many reading quotes on your bedroom wall.
Library Card Scarf
It's super chilly in December, like lose you fingers and nose cold. Well you could buy an ordinary scarf to keep the chill away or you could just make sure every part of your life was book related and get a library card scarf, welcome to the bookish gift buying guy.
Books I Want to Read or Need to Read notebook
I love writing everything down. I'm a total planner geek. In fact there is nothing I love more than to write in a brand new planner so this would be THE perfect gift for someone like me. I know I'm not the only out there!
Grammar Grumble Mug
Who out there isn't a grammar grumbler? These mugs sum up the worst things that people can say and corrects them. I would love these gracing my shelves next to my plates and bowls.
Invisible Shelf
What self respecting bookworm has enough shelving? No one I know. Well why not gift them the number one premium in a book lovers life… shelving. This invisible shelf is the perfect way of showcasing the books you love.
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Well, Red Bull have sustained their relentless progress, and only the intervention of KERS gremlins for Mark Webber prevented a second consecutive 1-2 finish for the team.
As is usual, Fernando Alonso did all in his power to forestall the progress of the Milton Keynes based equipe. The Spaniard was putting on a brave face after the race in New Delhi, but the pronouncements from both himself and the Ferrari team are sounding rather hollow now, even if the optimism is laudable. The mechanical malady which afflicted Webber was a chink of light for Alonso, and reward for his dogged pursuit of the Red Bulls, but the resulting limiting of the points deficit may prove to be largely irrelevant.
The fact remains that Sebastian Vettel was not threatened all afternoon, and Red Bull are not committing the errors or mis-steps which their opponents might be relying on. They are displaying an irresistible unity and impetus, appearing to enjoy a small, but significant, advantage in several areas which, when added together, account for their current supremacy. This factor is the one which may be most frustrating for the rest, particularly Ferrari and McLaren, and which makes it tricky for them to decide which areas to address in the limited time now available between the closing races of the year. There must be the temptation to take risks, but this carries the danger of heading up blind alleys.
It would seem that Ferrari enjoy an advantage in terms of straightline speed, but that they have a deficiency in grip in comparison to Red Bull. Surveying the remaining Grands Prix, it is difficult to conclude whether this confers any sort of advantage on the Italian cars, and in any event they may sacrifice some of this by striving for extra grip and balance. All in all, it must be said that Red Bull hold all the aces.
The auguries for the race pace of McLaren seemed promising, and before the race I had hoped that Lewis Hamilton, with the title beyond him and his future decided, might feel less bound by strategic strait-jackets, and try something different. In the event, their pace was so lacklustre as to make all this, and good grid positions, academic, and there is a danger of their season petering out quite lamely, which would be very deflating.


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Once a couple decides to marry, the next big question is how to plan the wedding day. Weddings are terrific occasions for bringing family and friends together, but they also require a great deal of planning and work. These tips can help it be a success.
Religion is possibly the most influential aspect of any wedding ceremony. Talk with your partner and their family about their religion and traditions.
Keep in mind that religion plays a central role in not just your wedding, but your future marriage. Make time to talk to your fiance and their family about their religion.
Choose wedding decorations that reflect your personality and that of your partner. Your decorations should also help tell the story of your relationship with the person. Pick a theme that symbolizes the time you two have had together.
As your wedding day approaches, practice walking down the aisle as many times as practicable. This absolutely needs to be done where the event is taking place with the exact footwear you plan on wearing on the big day. This will help to improve your flow when the big day comes.
Use someone's property for the wedding. This will help you to significantly reduce the costs. Pay someone to clean for them before and after your wedding.
You can save money by choosing an off season wedding date. The wedding season traditionally begins in May lasting through September. Wedding venues are usually more expensive during this time. If you still want to have your wedding during this time, be sure to make all your arrangements well in advance so you receive the best possible deal.
If you wish to appear absolutely beautiful on your wedding day yet you need to control costs, think of renting diamonds. This gives you that look you want but won't cost you a ton so that you can stay within your budget.
Try to make your wedding day more personal by using elements that symbolize you and your future spouse's relationship and personalities. A theme should be selected that matches the time that you've had together.
Try tying small decorative items into each element in the wedding decor. Whether it is a certain color used, or a special flower or even a special item such as doves, special touches help pull everything all together. These little details will elevate your wedding since it will show all the effort you put into it.
Take the time to think about what you want to say in your vows since these words mean so much and will heard by all of your guests. Marriage is very serious and is a strong way to commit to someone, understand that you both might have to make some sacrifices. Use your vows to publicly declare the love and dedication you feel for your beloved.
Make sure you view examples of work from any makeup artist you're considering hiring. This will help you to rule out make up artists whose styles do not mesh with your own. They must be able to deliver the precise look you want. You don't want to find out an hour before the ceremony that your makeup artist has a look planned that you hate.
If a wedding cake with a high price tag or high calorie count doesn't appeal to you, check around at local bakeries for beautiful individual portions. Some specialty bakeries also ship fresh, low-cal cupcakes and healthy fare, like gluten-free options if you so desire.
Transportation is something you shouldn't forget. You definitely want to have transportation for yourself, as well as others in the area, that need to be able to get back and forth. Also, this is beneficial for people who have consumed alcohol during the wedding.
Brides who want to sparkle might like to add some flashy stones to their bouquet, including rhinestones, Swarovski crystals, and even diamonds. All this requires is some heat-fixed crystals or adhesive, small costume jewelry pieces, or an heirloom piece. To create a cohesive look, be sure that the colors, cut, and the size of any stones you use match or compliment each other.
You can embellish your bouquet with tiny crystals, rhinestones or perhaps diamonds if you can afford to. You can achieve this look by using heat-fixed or adhesive crystals or small pieces of costume jewelry. To make sure it goes with your ensemble, remain consistent with the cut, size and colors of the sparkles.
Practice going down the aisle while wearing the shoes you are going to wear at the wedding. If you think you might twist your ankle, wear nice flats instead. This will help you to feel comfortable on the big day.
A colorful and unique cake can be placed on a tablecloth of complimentary fabric to turn it into a work of art that becomes a focal point. Your fabric could have patterns or solids and range from heavy textures to silk or satin. All of this can play up visual interest and tie various facets together into a cohesive aesthetic.
Even if you picked out and bought your dress, the wedding shop should keep it until your wedding. Bringing it home could expose it to dust or dirt, getting it stained or other damages. Storing it at the store will guarantee it stays pressed and fresh for your wedding day!
If it is within your budget, you might want to take a wedding cruise with just your closest friends and family. Your honeymoon will start right after the ceremony. Many cruise companies offer a special rate for a combined wedding/honeymoon package.
A fun idea is to invite your family and friends on a cruise for your wedding. Doing this will allow you to start your honeymoon immediately after your wedding is done. You may even get a great wedding deal.
Silk flowers are an attractive alternative to expensive floral arrangements at a wedding. You can buy them months ahead of time, if you like, and it will save you the trouble of having to worry about your flowers for the big day.
See if a friend has something they wouldn't mind letting you wear for your wedding. Not only does borrowing jewelry help you perfect your look without spending extra money, but your friend will be honored to contribute to your appearance on your wedding day.
For a wedding couple who especially enjoy travel, look for opportunities to work travel-inspired elements into the wedding decor. The printed items, such as invitations and thank you cards, can have the look of old maps or vintage postcards. Prop open a vintage suitcase and display photos, programs, or favors in it.
For instance, you may plan your menu around ultra-modern fusion cuisine, including popular dishes from both cultures. Make it different by including a selection of ethnic desserts, beverages, or wedding favors that you can eat.
If you are going to travel for your wedding, make sure you understand the local laws. You will need to address all of these legal issues beforehand.
It is important that every part of your wedding is well planned, from the food that shall be served to the specifics of the reception. You want to make sure that every person who is sharing in your special day has as wonderful a time as you do.
Implement a comprehensive wedding theme from the cake to the flowers. You can use a vintage theme for a classy look. Bright flowers are ideal for many situations.
If your wedding is held outside, make sure you have another plan for bad weather. A couple ways to do this include having tents on standby and renting an area with both an indoor and outdoor space. Also, make sure that there is something covering the ground so your guests don't get muddy shoes.
A photographer will capture your wedding memories beautifully. During the interview, ask them to tell you about their vision. Ask how they will capture those precious moments. You will also want to know their photography style and make your wishes known.
When planning your destination wedding, be mindful of all your guests as well as their travel plans. There might be guests who have to plan their vacation time around your wedding, and they will need plenty of time for preparation. Try to send out save-the-date cards no less than eight months ahead so that your guests can make the necessary plans.
With weddings, consider if you wish for children to be invited. Unless they are in the wedding or close family, children are usually better off not attending because they are usually bored, disruptive and add extra expense. On the other hand, there may be adults who won't attend because you did not invite their children or they can't find a sitter.
Once you start the planning process for your wedding, it is important to have a list of items that you want, in order of importance to you. For some people, the flowers top the list while others consider the venue or the cake more important than a guest list. Prioritizing your wants can ensure that you don't step over your allotted budget and still have the wedding day of your dreams.
Be sure to select your videographer with care. Begin early and interview several. Be certain to remember to check out the editing and sound that the videographer can provide. Though VHS used to be the popular go to, now you want to make sure you are getting a digital version or DVD that can be viewed for years. Make your decisions based on the factors mentioned as well as your personal first impressions of different videographers.
Find a wedding day photographer who is able to capture memories. Ask the photographer how he sees the day unfolding. Find out how they intend to move through the wedding, capturing the moments that are special to you. You must know their process and how it impacts what you want for your wedding.
Try serving small meals at the reception. If you want to have a lot of guests at your wedding, you may need to cut costs in other areas. One way to definitely shave costs is by serving a smaller meal at the reception. If you can't do that, you can reduce your guest list.
Always do your homework on a band or DJ you are thinking of hiring for your wedding. Tell them you would like references prior to hiring anyone. Have the band or DJ sign a contract for the planned date. This is the safe thing to do.
Ensure you don't have any tan lines on your wedding day. Though you might want to be tanned for your wedding day, tan lines can take the focus off your dress.
When planning for decorations, think about the location. Detailed floral arrangements may be fine for an indoor wedding, but would not be suitable for windy or outdoor ceremonies. You may also need fasteners to ensure decorations don't fly away at places like parks or beaches.
Remember that there are alternatives to purchasing a brand new engagement ring. Perhaps you could use a ring that has been in the family for generations. Using a family heirloom is a great way to welcome the bride into the family and make her feel loved and accepted in her new family.
Getting a wedding put together can make you work quite a bit, but it's worth it in the end. Remember, you are celebrating the beginning of a marriage, so try to have as much fun as you can. Apply this advice to plan your dream wedding.
When you have a wedding, there are going to be a lot of guests to take pictures with. If you're going to have a big wedding, then getting all of the people into pictures without a prearranged plan can be difficult because things are hectic. Tell your guests before your wedding where and when you would like to take your picture with them, and ask you photographer to put a few hours aside for this.


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Partnerships between big banks and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play a pivotal role in small business banking. Banks such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo form provide grant money which the CDFIs use for small business loans.
With looser rules on lending, CDFIs are able to assist start-ups with financing. They also assist those with a poor banking history and businesses in underserved areas.
As we move farther and farther away from that economic downturn, we're really seeing more startup businesses coming to us, more individuals excited about the opportunity to start a business.
Karen Harrison
Bank of America
Karen Harrison, Bank of America senior vice president of small business banking, said that Bank of America works with CDFIs to provide more than $1.5 billion in financing to a variety of organizations including Accion and CDC Small Business Finance in San Diego.
The bank helps start-ups by being the largest investor in CDFIs with investments to more than 260 CDFI partners.
Harrison said that since the recession there has been a transformation in the loans handled by Bank of America with their partners.
"During the recession, it was more around credit challenges or lack of cash flow," Harrison said. "As we move farther and farther away from that economic downturn, we're really seeing more startup businesses coming to us, more individuals excited about the opportunity to start a business. Their challenge is that they just haven't been in business that long."
CDFIs can be presented as a community development loan fund, a community development venture capital fund and a community development bank or credit union.
According to Harrison, in order to receive a loan, Bank of America requires someone to have been in business for at least two years.
Small businesses often have a hard time qualifying for conventional loans from banks because the amount of money they need is too small for traditional banks.


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Kam writes: "I noticed there's a Maple Leaf school- Sacajawea – raising money for books.
Here's the link. There, teacher Mrs. Meir, pre-K through 2nd grade at Sacajawea Elementary School, explains why she's asking for donations up to $599:
Our classroom has a daily book circle in which the teacher reads to the students. The students in our classroom also have free time with books in our book area during choice time. Handling books help them to develop an understanding that pictures tell a story as do the words.
Please support this very worthy project to help students from high poverty situations with special needs and some of whom are English Language Learners to benefit from wider variety of classroom literature.
For a complete list of the book titles and costs, follow the link:
Over at Olympic View Elementary School, 504 N.E. 95th St., Melanie writes:
ASK: The Olympic View PTA has generously funded the items needed to repair the lower playground rope/climbing net. Now what we need is "someone who is either by (1) a NPSI-Certified Playground Inspector (CPI), or (2) as a 'community build' under the direct supervision of an insured NPSI-CPI person."
Are you that person or do you know someone who is? It would save the PTA an additional sum of money. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com if you can help!


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This would seem like a basic right in an industrialized countries because, really, what's the opposite? Right - forcing workers to work, whether they like it or not. However, as this article shows, even with the right to strike in Colorado delivered "paid with blood," the Colorado Republican Party is gearing up to eliminate that right for workers.
The article includes the above picture of troops heading toward the Ludlow workers to execute them back in 1914 - and in the paper, the picture is, rather appropriately, juxtaposed next to the legislature's Republican leaders who are leading today's assault on workers.
I'm not sure what else I can add other than to note how telling it is that the Republican Party - supposedly the party of "freedom" - is now going on record saying workers shouldn't be free to protest through not working. The GOP is, in short, the party of forced labor. They are taking quite a stand with the great autocrats of history and the major third-world countries where such dictatorial policy is an everyday fact of life.
I guess that's not surprising considering the effort is being led by State Sen. Shawn Mitchell (R), a longtime Federalist Society icon - the guy who simultaneously attacks Gov. Bill Ritter (D) for supposedly acting in secret, yet who himself refuses to follow state law by complying with Open Records Act requests.
To conclude, I'll just say that having lived in a number of different states both red and blue, I have never lived in a state with a political culture where it is absolutely acceptable to support forced labor and hate workers. I don't know if I'll ever get used to it.


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Contrasting the Effects of Native Versus Exotic Grazers in an East African Savanna: Establishment of the Whistling Thorn Tree (Acacia drepanolobium)EPA Grant Number: FP916317
Title: Contrasting the Effects of Native Versus Exotic Grazers in an East African Savanna: Establishment of the Whistling Thorn Tree (Acacia drepanolobium)
Investigators: Goheen, Jacob R.
Institution: University of New Mexico
EPA Project Officer: Lee, Sonja
Project Period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006
Project Amount: $103,292
RFA: STAR Graduate Fellowships (2004) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Fellowship - Terrestrial Ecology and Ecosystems , Academic Fellowships , Ecological Indicators/Assessment/Restoration
The objective of my research is to address how different rangeland practices affect community dynamics in savanna ecosystems. Specifically, I am evaluating how the extirpation of native mammalian herbivores influences the establishment of the whistling thorn tree, Acacia drepanolobium. I have demonstrated previously that survival of Acacia seedlings is twice as high in areas where mammalian herbivores occur relative to areas where they are absent. This pattern results from the suppression of rodents and some insect taxa by large herbivores such as elephants (Loxodonta africana), zebra (Equus burchelli), and various species of antelope. Although inconspicuous, these smaller consumers are important seedling predators and therefore have stronger direct, negative impacts upon Acacia seedling survival than do their larger counterparts. Thus, mammalian herbivores can indirectly enhance Acacia seedling establishment by suppressing populations of smaller, more important seedling predators.
In continuing this research, I am disentangling the effects of native herbivores from those of exotic herbivores with regard to seed production and seedling establishment of Acacia. By virtue of differences in browsing behavior and effects upon seedling predators, I predict seed production and subsequent seedling establishment will be highest in areas where only exotic herbivores occur, and lower in areas where both native and exotic herbivores coexist. This research fills a critical gap in our knowledge with regard to brush encroachment in savanna ecosystems and, more generally, has direct implications for the conservation of rangelands worldwide.
Supplemental Keywords:fellowship, community dynamics, savanna ecosystems, herbivores, Acacia drepanolobium, species survival, seed production, rangeland practices, whistling thorn tree, seedling survival,, RFA, Scientific Discipline, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, Ecosystem Protection/Environmental Exposure & Risk, Ecosystem/Assessment/Indicators, Ecosystem Protection, Resources Management, Ecological Effects - Environmental Exposure & Risk, Ecology and Ecosystems, Ecological Indicators, East African Savanna, rangeland, exotic grazers, whistling thorn tree, mammal, conservation, seed establishment, animal feeding operations, ecosystem impacts, ecological research
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2004 STAR Graduate Fellowship Conference Poster (PDF, 1p., 110KB, about PDF)


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Fall Trends, Tips and Tricks
Jessica Jarrett/
Sep 16th, 2016
Celebrate the start of fall with festive floral and home décor trends! Creating the perfect tablescape to accent your new fall menu will be easier than ever with these effortless yet sophisticated debi lilly designTM pieces. Seamlessly transition from summer to fall in four easy and elegant steps. Read on for fabulous fall inspiration!
Focus on Beautiful Blooms
Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean flowers need to fall by the wayside! Embrace fall flowers as your table's centerpiece for your next elegant dinner party. Lucious bouquets of white, green and orange make for a unique and seasonal look. Accent the beautiful blooms with candles and vases of varying heights and sizes for an even fuller look and add a little romance with flower petals on the table!
For a more casual floral look, dress up a side or end table by simply filling a brassy vase with jewel-toned flowers!
Get the Kids Involved
Before you know it, trick-or-treaters will be knocking at the door! To prepare for Halloween, get the kids involved and transform these glass pedestal vases into spooky seasonal décor. Fill the vases with candy, beans or rocks and let the kids cut out a fun face using black construction paper.
The best part? After the Halloween candy coma has subsided, remove the paper and candy for a more sophisticated fall accent piece. Fill the vase half-way with colored beans then add candles of varying heights! These debi lilly designTM vases can be used all year long.
Go for the Gold
It's all about brassy-gold hues this fall! Paired with jewel-tones and other earthy colors, a gold vase will add a pop of style during any fall day. Mix-and-match textures, like the two unique debi lilly designTM vases below, to create a more interesting and natural look.
Perfect Pumpkins
Pumpkins, the unofficial mascot of fall, make the perfect accent to any tablescape! These velvet debi lilly designTM pumpkins combine interesting textures and deep jewel-tones to create the ultimate fall décor. Pair with a gold plate backdrop to make the vibrant purple or vivid green pumpkins pop!
Shop all these elegant debi lilly designTM pieces and more at your local store. Plus, find even more Fall décor inspiration on our Pinterest page!
2 Responses to Fall Trends, Tips and Tricks
Bonita 22/10/2016 at 5:52 am
The 4th picture down has a vague vase shown. Can that be ordered online? Where would I go to purchase online


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Have you been staring at your computer screen at the blank page as the cursor taunts you with your inability to make it move? Caught yourself doodling on the blank notebook page because the words just. won't. come. out. Is there a scene you've already written but, let's face it, it's pure fertilizer. If you have something on the page, you are halfway there. Give yourself a big high five. Don't worry. Help is on the way! Alex Bloom with Script Magazine offers three "script hacks" on how to fix a broken scene so you can finish the story successfully and be on your way to winning your Oscar.
Read the full article here: SCRIPT HACKS: 3 Kick-Ass Methods To Fix A Broken Screenplay Scene


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Schiphol airport
Transportation to and from Schiphol
By car: For long-term parking is at Schiphol Smart Parking
All information can be found on www.schiphol.nl (Schiphol, airport parking)
By schiphol taxi: Even with a wheelchair, you can use this taxi service.
Reporting check
You should be at the check of the airline 2.5 hours notice to report.
This time you really need to check-in, passport control and baggage check. In particular, check a wheelchair takes time.
Passport control
You must have a valid passport or European identity protection. These should be based on the day of return. Still valid
You may free 20 kg baggage per person and up to 8 kg of hand luggage bring along babies (0-2 years) there is a baggage allowance of 10kg plus a collapsible pushchair, maxi cozy.
New baggage rules
The new rules on liquids in your hand luggage:
• You can only take liquids in containers of no more than 100 milliliters.
• These containers must be carried in a transparent plastic bag.
• Each person is allowed one transparent plastic bag.
• The transparent plastic bag must be resealable.
Liquids understood to include:
Water and other drinks, soups, creams, lotions, oils, sprays, gels, toothpaste, deodorant, perfumes, shaving cream,etc.
Always allowed:
• Baby food, which is needed for the duration of the trip.
• Medications that are required for the duration of the trip.
Purchase liquids at the airport or on board the airline
Liquids, such as drinks and perfumes, are permitted if:
• Liquids in the shop or on board in a bag are packed and sealed.
• Liquids demonstrably on the day of the flight purchased (show receipt)
• The seal of the bag has not been broken.
If you need to use drugs, it is wise to take. Medications a passport This should include the active ingredients of the drug are listed. In case of loss of your medications the pharmacy / hospital can be seen in the holiday which drug you use. This passport is available at your pharmacy.


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Global Compass - Five International Curators and Critics Give Their Perspectives
on Art Now
"By the end of the 20th century, contemporary art had truly become global in scope. New York could no longer claim its distinction as the major center of 'new art.' Indeed, the 'new' contemporary art was proliferating internationally. London, Berlin, Leipzig, Beijing, Tokyo, and other cities became centers of creative explosion. Further, the 'new art' did not appear to have just one major movement - one set of attitudes - that could claim center stage. 'New art' had become multicultural, multifaceted, and multiconceptual.
The loosening of economic, cultural, political, and social system boundaries - globalization - had broadened creative possibilities, or perhaps the very definition of art, to challenge and inspire artists everywhere. The advent of digital communication, the reduction of international barriers, and the rise of an international economy have changed the rules forever."
To further our understanding of what globalization means to contemporary art, Oberlin Professor of Art John Pearson has brought together these five distinguished curators, critics, and museum directors to create what is hoped will be an exciting and pedagogically meaningful dialogue.
Kay Heymer - Director, Jablonka Galerie (Cologne and Berlin)
Chrissie Iles - Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Curator of Film and Video, Whitney Museum of American Art
Roger Christoper McDonald - Deputy Director and Founding Member, Art Initiative Tokyo (AIT)
Hans Ulrich Obrist - Director of International Projects, Serpentine Gallery (London)
Roberta Smith - Art Critic, New York Times
Steve Litt - Art and Architecture Critic, The Plain Dealer
Hewlett Mellon Presidential Discretionary Fund
Oberlin College Art Department Baldwin Fund
The Office of the Dean of the Arts and Sciences
Additional support for this project was generously provided by Cristina Delgado (OC '80) and
Stephen Olsen (OC '79).
** Please note: All presentations will be held in the West Auditorium of the Oberlin College Science Center (Woodland Avenue). This program is free and open to the public.
Each speaker will offer a one-hour presentation. After the speakers have concluded their presentations each day, a questions-and-answer period will follow.
Friday, November 9
1:30 - 2:30 pm - Hans Ulrich Obrist
2:30 - 3:30 pm - Roger McDonald
3:30 - 4:30 pm - Steve Litt
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Q&A
Saturday, November 10
10:00 - 11:00 am - Roberta Smith
11:00 - Noon - Chrissie Iles
12:15 - 1:30 pm - Lunch
1:45 - 2:45 pm - Kay Heymer
2:45 - 3:30 pm - Q&A
3:45 - 5:45 pm - Panel discussion with further question time (moderated by Hans Ulrich Obrist)
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Reception, Allen Memorial Art Museum (East Gallery)


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A 30-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being seriously injured in a road traffic collision last Friday. (Jan 22)
The accident happened shortly after 11pm and involved a silver Peugeot and a silver Audi along Bletcham Way at the junction with Monellan Grove.
The man travelling in the Peugeot sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was taken to Milton Keynes Hospital. He has since been transferred to the John Radcliffe Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Two other people travelling in the Peugeot and one travelling in the Audi received hospital treatment and have been discharged.
Investigating officer PC Aaron Fricker, from the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing based at Milton Keynes, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who saw the vehicles travelling prior to the collision.
"If you have any information which could assist the investigation please call our 24-hour non-emergency number on 101."
If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.


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