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BWW Review: DOUBLE INDEMNITY Goes Off Track
Double Indemnity
Written by James M. Cain, Adapted for the stage by David Pichette & R. Hamilton Wright, Directed by Weylin Symes; Scenic, Lighting & Projection Design by Christopher Ostrom; Costume Design, Rachel Padula-Schufelt; Sound Design, Nathan Leigh; Production Stage Manager, Lauria Kincaid; Fight Choreographer, Adam McLean
CAST: Melis Aker, Aimee Doherty, Sean McGuirk, Michael Underhill, Lewis D. Wheeler
Performances through November 4 at Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA; Box Office 781-279-2200 or www.stonehamtheatre.org
Christopher Ostrom, Rachel Padula-Schufelt, and Nathan Leigh deserve top billing for creating the noir atmosphere of Double Indemnity, the play receiving its New England premiere at Stoneham Theatre. Combining a black and white visual scheme with stark, shadowy lighting and underscoring of portentous music, the achievement of the three designers supersedes the attempt of the actors to match onstage the impact of larger-than-life iconic screen figures. The familiar story of the insurance salesman seduced by a housewife into helping her murder her husband to collect on his accident policy comes across as stilted and insubstantial in the confines of the proscenium theater.
It is counterintuitive to suggest that a live performance feels less vibrant than a film, but under the direction of Weylin Symes, the main characters of Walter Huff and Phyllis Nirlinger are flat. Lewis D. Wheeler's interpretation of the insurance guy turned criminal mastermind is so low key that it seems he has confused that with noir style tough guy. For her part, Aimee Doherty shows a lot of leg to entice Huff, but is not convincing as the femme fatale that Phyllis is supposed to be. She is more bored suburban housewife than daring temptress. Therefore, when Huff agrees to help her, it seems to come out of left field rather than that he has fallen under her spell.
Melis Aker as Phyllis' stepdaughter Lola does get the melodramatic quality of her character and earns the sympathy of the audience after her father is murdered, leaving her home alone with her cold stepmother. Sean McGuirk is natural as both the doomed husband and Huff's co-worker, the insurance investigator Keyes, who doggedly sniffs around the case. Michael Underhill is a snarky investigator, as well as Lola's ne'er-do-well boyfriend.
The one scene that will increase your heart rate is the killing and watching to see how Walter and Phyllis intend to sidetrack the authorities. After the deed, both are on edge and Doherty does a good job of going off the rails, so to speak. Unfortunately, because the performances are uneven, Double Indemnity fails to build the necessary levels of suspense and things that should be surprising sometimes elicit laughs instead of gasps. If the most thrilling aspects of the play are the lighting and the projections, one might as well see the 1944 Billy Wilder motion picture.
Photo credit: David Costa (Sean McGuirk, Lewis D. Wheeler, Aimee Doherty)


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Close Ties to a Caregiver May Slow Dementia Progress
Last updated: Jul 16, 2009
Here's news that may console you on those inevitable "bad days" when you feel a bit trapped by the demands of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia: A close relationship to a caregiver can slow the progress of Alzheimer's, researchers say.
In the September issue of [The Journals of Gerontology,] (http://psychsocgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/gbp052) researchers at Utah State University, with colleagues at Duke, Johns Hopkins, and Boston University, report that the quality of the caregiver-recipient relationship can influence the course of Alzheimer's: Higher levels of closeness were associated with slower cognitive decline. For this long-term study, researchers followed 167 pairs for an average of 20 months. The effect was greatest among spousal caregivers with close relationships, but held among all positive caregiver-recipient pairs.
Next their research will try to tease out what specific kinds of interactions and activities seem most helpful. But for now, it's reinforcing data that the time and effort caregivers invest matters. Having someone you trust and love to rely on makes life that much less taxing for anyone, but particularly someone already challenged with cognitive difficulties, like Alzheimer's. It makes sense that spousal caregivers provide the highest benefit; if the marriage is good (and, as in most cases with Alzheimer's, long), it stands to reason that there's a built-up storehouse of emotional closeness. This study says adult children and other relatives can fill this role, too.
Interestingly, this is a benefit that many caregivers may not be aware of. After all, having a close relationship with the person who has Alzheimer's doesn't make the disease go away or get better; it merely slows the rate of decline. Slower-than-otherwise decline can seem invisible, even if you feel good about providing basic care and a safe haven to someone you love.
Rest assured, though, that your presence and caring is likely making things much better for the person's quality of life than it would be otherwise. That's huge. That's something to feel great about.
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Annie's Mailbox: Man wants intimacy with wife
October 19, 2010
Dear Annie: I love my wife more than when I met her 35 years ago.
We rarely disagree on anything. She shows her love in many ways — managing the household, doing things with me and for me, and providing a sterling example for our two children.
One way she chooses not to show love is through intimacy. I can't remember the last time she initiated lovemaking. Most of the time, my advances result in rebuffs.
In bed recently, she explained that if I didn't stop "pestering her," she would have to relocate.
I am starting to feel like a groper. Do I need to find a way to turn off my motor?
— The Thrill is Gone
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Dear Thrill: Your wife might appreciate that, but it is not the optimal choice.
Many women lose interest in sex after menopause, but a regular sex life is healthy for both men and women, and especially for a marriage.
Explain to your wife how much it would mean to you if she could make the effort to be intimate.
You also can seek the assistance of her doctor or a counselor who could hopefully get her to understand why this is so important and offer specific suggestions.
Dear Annie: This is for "Not Liking Mother in Connecticut." There is something she can do for her disabled sister who lives with Mom.
She can call Adult Protective Services in her sister's state. If she mentions her concerns of possible abuse, APS will send someone to evaluate the situation and speak to the sister without the mother present.
— Pennsylvania
Dear Pennsylvania: We hope she is willing to do whatever is necessary to ensure that her sister is properly cared for.


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QUEENS, NY—The Ravel Hotel, located in Long Island City here, is planning a $10 million renovation and expansion, expected to complete in May.
TSID, a boutique firm with offices in Bali and Shanghai, is leading the expansion.
The Estate at Ravel, an expansion of the existing 63-room boutique hotel, adds an adjacent tower with more than 45,000 sq. ft. of catering and meeting facilities, 54 new guestrooms and two bridal suites with terraces, and 35,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space. Indoor/outdoor space on the third floor will feature a reflecting pool that converts into an ice skating rink in the colder months and a landscaped garden that can be utilized for private events.
The color palette will feature warm colors, such as aubergine, red and orange tones, and will be paired with materials like natural blond oak wood, textured woven rattan, shiny mirrors and white lacquered accent pieces.
Guestrooms will feature low platform beds, bronze mirrors and resin night stands lighted from within. Bathrooms will have walk-in showers and three-sided vanity mirrors. The one-bedroom bridal suites will offer wrap-around terraces, an outdoor pool table, a moveable four-poster bed for indoor or outdoor sleeping and a staircase to the penthouse-level pool area.
A ballroom on the ground floor will feature a custom-made wool carpet in deep burgundy and a cluster of contemporary pendant light fixtures in different sizes. The walls will be decorated with rectangular fabric panels. The pre-function space will feature Calacatta Tucci marble flooring and walls made of blackened-steel vertical strips, textured bark wall coverings and gray silver mother of pearl.


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OAKLEY — Whatever the City Council decides at its next meeting, it will be missing one voice.
Mayor Randy Pope will be on the other side of the world, confabbing with Chinese business interests in hopes of attracting investment dollars to the city.
Pope is joining 11 other Bay Area mayors and vice-mayors representing cities from Scotts Valley to East Palo Alto and Moraga on the 11-day, all-expenses-paid trip. He left Monday.
Participants will visit Beijing, Shanghai and two other major cities — all of which are underwriting most of the approximately $5,000-per-person tab — where they will meet with local government officials as well as the chief executive officers of high-tech companies.
The goal is to develop symbiotic relationships not only in the high-tech industry but in the realm of real estate.
On the one hand, cooperative ventures between the two countries could benefit small- to medium-size U.S. companies that want to expand their presence in China and have the high-tech know-how it wants but lack the capital. In those cases, Chinese businesses might finance their research and development and marketing costs, said Stephanie Xu, co-president of China Silicon Valley, which is organizing the trip.
But another form of collaboration is in the form of Chinese developers buying real estate in U.S. cities and working with local builders on industrial or residential projects.
Oakley could benefit from such an arrangement, both by the construction jobs that would be created and the additional property tax revenue the developed land would generate, Xu said.
Pope has no expectations of returning with a signed-and-sealed business deal but says the networking he does in China might pave the way for overseas money to flow into Oakley down the road.
After all, there's land available for development in Oakley, whereas other cities are so built up that they would have to tear down structures to build something in its place, Pope said.
"If we can make connections — put the right people in touch with the right people — we could make something happen in the future," he said.
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Formal night - specialty restaurants
We are sailing on the Emerald Princess this coming January and this is the first cruise we are forgoing taking formal ware(mainly due to airline baggage restraints). Must you wear formal ware in specialty restaurants on formal nights?
Thanks in advance,
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yes, the dress code for formal evening applies to all restaurants with the expection of Horizon Court buffet
A nice dark suit, or sport jacket with a shirt and tie, to my mind would be acceptable.....just coming back from a cruise, we saw it all... for the ladies, a nice dress, not a formal, or a nice dressy top with pants, would be fine, imho....I don't think you will feel our of place at all.
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Curse these likable Saints!
You know how I know that New Orleans won't win the Super Bowl this year? Because it would be way too acceptable to the average viewer. Of all the teams that could possibly contend for a title this year, the Saints are the only one (OTHER THAN MAH STILLERS, A-COURSE!) that I would be perfectly content with them getting a championship.
And the likable team never wins titles. NEVER! Sure, on occasion the MORE likable team will win a Super Bowl (viz. SB XLII) but never an entirely likable one.
Look at 'em, likable little bastards. Breesus leads the league in likability and skipping passes on water. Even with Jeremy Shockey on the roster, I have a hard time hating them (no small feat). Even knowing a Saints title would force more Archie Manning on my television, I can't say I would be all that troubled by the overall prospect of it happening. I've never had a bad experience with a Saints fan. I mean, I'm sure they're all raging Cajun dickholes when they get in LSU mode, but for whatever reason, when they don the Saints gear they become halfway tolerable, which is the highest compliment I can pay a fan of a franchise other than my own. Most importantly, of course, the Saints have never won dick, so it's not like their fans could get all that cocky afterward.
And that's why the Saints are doomed. DOOMED, I SAY!


text: Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Osteomalacia refers to a marked softening of your bones, most often caused by severe vitamin D deficiency. The softened bones of children and young adults with osteomalacia can lead to bowing during growth, especially in weight-bearing bones of the legs. Osteomalacia in older adults can lead to fractures. Osteomalacia differs from the more-common condition of having a low vitamin D level. Osteomalacia also differs from osteoporosis, which causes bone thinning. Treatment for osteomalacia involves providing enough vitamin D and calcium, both required to harden and strengthen (mineralize) bones, and treating underlying disorders that might cause the condition. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causes April 29, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Drezner MK. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of osteomalacia. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Dec. 18, 2016. Osteomalacia. Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7285/osteomalacia. Accessed Dec. 18, 2016. Chen J, et al. Vitamin D deficiency and sub-clinical osteomalacia in axial spondyloarthropathy. Rheumatology. 2016;6:1. Bhan A, et al. Osteomalacia as a result of vitamin D deficiency. Rheumatology Disease Clinics of North America. 2012;38:81. Menkes CJ. Epidemiology and etiology of osteomalacia. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Dec. 18, 2016. Evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency: An Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. Chevy Chase, Md.: The Endocrine Society. http://www.endocrine.org/education-and-practice-management/clinical-practice-guidelines. Accessed Dec. 19, 2016. Vitamin D. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/media/stats/prevention-and-care/vitamin-d-and-uv-exposure. Accessed Dec. 19, 2016. RelatedGastric bypass dietVitamin D deficiencyX-ray OsteomalaciaOverviewSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreparing for your appointmentSelf-managementMore aboutIn-DepthExpert AnswersResources Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Last Diet You'll Ever NeedNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diet Book Diagnosis & treatmentRequest an AppointmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreparing for your appointment CON-20248778 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Osteomalacia


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Wed, Jul 13, 2016, 08:39 PM
Kambhampati Rammohan Rao is a senior TDP leader and he is appointed as a special representative for AP Government in Delhi to coordinate between the state and center. Now this post is pulled in to the political war between two leaders and MP Suja Chowdary is making moves to take revenge by displacing Kambhampati Rammohan Rao from this post. Watch for more details.


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ONE of Glasgow's historic entertainment centres is about to be transformed into a Commonwealth games hub.
As excitement about the sporting extravaganza mounts, it was revealed Kelvin Hall has been transformed into a uniform and accreditation centre (UAC)where 50,000 Games workers will go between now and July to collect their kit and ID tags.
Arriving at the famous B listed landmark, the workforce will take another step closer to the reality of the Games as they collect their uniforms and/or their accreditation for Games time when they become part of the biggest sporting and cultural event in the country.
To mark the occasion the newly-formed 'Clyde-sider Chorus', a choir which is made up of Glasgow 2014 volunteers, raised the roof when it gave its first live performance and welcomed people to the UAC.
And, Clyde the Official Glasgow 2014 Mascot took the opportunity to show off his own uniform.
More than 100 Clyde-siders form the backbone of the UAC operation, dealing with around 500 people per day for their uniforms, and up to 2000 per day for accreditation on busy days.
Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg said: "With the Games only weeks away, this is an incredibly proud moment for us as staff, contractors and volunteers coming together as the workforce which will form team Glasgow 2014. We will all look forward to delivering an unforgettable Games this summer.
"The Clyde-siders in particular, though, will be the smiling friendly faces of the Games."
Councillor Archie Graham, Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow City Council, said: "With only a couple of months to go until the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, all the preparations are now coming to fruition.
"It is fitting that Kelvin Hall, which hosted so many memorable sporting events over the years, will now play a key role in Glasgow's greatest ever celebration of sport."
Meanwhile, the hunt continues for people to meet and greet visitors to the Games.
So far, more than 1300 have signed up to become Host City Volunteers during the sporting extravaganza. As well as welcoming visitors, they will be on hand to assist the thousands of people new to the city.
While the Glasgow2014 Clyde-siders will be based at Games venues, the Host City Volunteers will be based at city hotspots and cultural areas. Previous experience is not needed, just a smile and a positive attitude.
The roles are open to anyone over 16 who lives, works, studies or volunteers in Glasgow.
They need to be able to commit to a minimum of four shifts, working up to five hours per shift, between July 23 and August 3.
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A big problem with the current crop of low-budget filmmakers (and we're not talking about those faux "low-budget" films ala Miramax here) is that they usually come in only two forms: fans of simplistic genres or their more pretentious, ambitious colleagues. The genre lovers make films that relies on their love for said genre, following conventions to the letter, whereas the pretentious ones make films that make so little sense, and offers so little entertainment value, that it's a wonder they were able to convince anyone to invest in their movie in the first place. Joseph Parda's "Machines of Love and Hate" fits into the latter category. (And really, couldn't you just tell by that grandiose title alone?)
The movie stars David Runco as some sort of Jesus personality (albeit one in a gas mask and trench coat) who appears out of the ocean and finds himself in the home of the Bickersome Marks after their daughter runs him over with her car. Patriarch Alexander Marks (Roland Johnson) is wheelchair bound, but that doesn't stop him from acting like Vincent Price's Evil Clone in every scene. On the other hand matriarch Cynthia Marks (Eileen Daly) is channeling Joan Crawford from "Mommie Dearest", mugging for the camera almost as much as her impotent husband. The only normal member of the family is Erika (Tina Krause), who in one scene strips down to have sex with Jesus Guy, but takes the time to strap on Jesus Guy's gas mask first. Later, while having sex with the crazy mom, Jesus Guy straps on his gas mask as the crazy mom rides him.
What is it with that gas mask, I wonder?
As mentioned, writer/director Joseph Parda has decided to go the pretentious route with "Machines of Love and Hate". From its opening title, which suggests that Jean-Charles (Runco) came out of the ocean, to a rather pointless car ride with an "Old Man" played by Milton Haynes where the duo delight us with philosophical garbage, the movie is 80 minutes of nonsensical nonsense. Unless, of course, you like that sort of stuff. One gets the feeling Parda has seen too many Luis Bunuel and David Lynch movies and simply wants to emulate his heroes. As a result, much of "Machines" comes across as being weird for the sake of being weird. It's not even surreal, it's just…weird.
As for the cast, they seem to be doing the most of what they're given. To say that Johnson goes overboard with his Vincent Price impersonation is an understatement; he couldn't have been any more unnatural if he tried. Not that Johnson had any choice other than to go full blast with his Evil Scientist From Some Unknown Era shtick, since co-star Daly was challenging him for the title of goofiest character. The two courageously vie for the Odious Oddball Character, and the winner is — both of them!
As to story, "Machines" is a lot simpler than it thinks it is. Oh sure, Parda approaches the film from the perspective of a film school student with one too many classes in avant-garde cinema and experimental narrative under his belt, but he still hasn't grasped good screenwriting. "Machines" lumbers along, throwing in as much weirdness as Parda can possibly think off along the way, but the payoff (such as it is) is simply not up to the task. Who exactly was the black guy with the gas mask again? Oh wait, I don't care. Nevermind.
Which isn't to say that "Machines of Love and Hate" is completely without merit. It's reasonably well shot and the cinematography avoids the biggest pitfall of low-budget moviemaking, which is lousy cinematography. I'm also sure that Parda had all the symbolisms and motifs figured out before he wrote the script and shot the movie. It's just that I don't care. I wish I could make myself more interested in what Parda is doing, but I can't. It's not as if the movie elicits any interest from me, either. Aside from the soundtrack by MJ Mack and S. Gerard Mack of Function Zero, which is actually quite stimulating (and perhaps the only thing stimulating about the movie), I'm afraid "Machines of Love and Hate" will only "work" if you're looking for wacky junk.
The upshot? "Machines" could have been a lot worst. The cinematography and music could have been awful, but they aren't. Thank God. Or should I say, Thank Jesus Guy with gas mask.
FYI: I realize that the copy sent to me by the filmmakers is a screener copy, but there's really no need to plaster a giant "SCREENING COPY" caption at the bottom of the frame for the entire length of the movie. Especially since the bloody caption takes up nearly 20% of the screen, with the movie already coming in widescreen format to begin with. It's bloody annoying, to be sure.
Joseph F. Parda (director) / Joseph F. Parda (screenplay)
CAST: Eileen Daly …. Cynthia Marks
Milton Haynes …. The Old Man
Roland Johnson …. Alexander Marks
Tina Krause …. Erika Marks
Devon Mikolas …. Kelvin Marks
David Runco …. Jean-Charles


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Will "The Voice" Season 4 winner Danielle Bradbery be the show's breakout star on the charts?
AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman caught up with the Texas teenager after her big win on Tuesday, where she beat Michelle Chamuel and The Swon Brothers, and she revealed that fans might be hearing her on the radio soon – once she gets over the shock of winning!
"It's unbelievable. I'm trying to function it as we're all doing this," Danielle, 16, said. "I am just so honored and blessed that I get to be standing here holding this trophy."
WATCH: The Voice: Michelle Chamuel Settles For Second
The teen's parents were also in awe of her accomplishment.
"They just could not get enough of [saying], 'I'm so proud of you'" she continued.
WATCH: The Voice: Danielle Bradbery Crowned Champ
So what is next for "The Voice's" latest winner?
"School is definitely important. But, I mean, I love my high school and I would not have a problem going back… I know it would be hard but, I would just have to think about that and work something out," she explained.
Danielle will have to balance her career with her education as she plans on dropping her first single.
"I will go make a single," she said. "I'm gonna definitely work hard on that."
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i just got my 5 yr old daughter a Leapster 2 with several games for her birthday in April..........she dropped it ,thrown it down, spilled stuff on it .......here it is June an its not broken yet.......ha ha ha
I was going to suggest craft kits. That is what Kai was into around that age. She loved to make jewelry & other stuff.
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Where do you get those from?
since you don't really know how about getting her a few gift cards; target, toys r us, book store, etc. then have a girls day with shopping & lunch. i'm sure she'd get a kick out of it. maybe even get her nails done.
My dd loves arts and crafts. She especially loves to make necklaces with beads. Maybe she would like some Jewelry making kits. My daughter also got some grow your own crystal kits for Christmas, and loved them.
How about an acitivity? I know my niece loves to go to tea. One of those places where you get dressed up wear gloves, hats, fancy tea service... They generally have a kdis tea that's just lemonade and jelly sandwiches.


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The three-piece utensil set features a forklift fork, front loader spoon and bulldozer pusher. Each apparatus is true to scale, a thrill for those small and highly observant construction fans. Easy-grip handles are made of rubber, which is particularly useful to the under-6 set still mastering their utensils. The coordinating plate has ramps and dividers like a real construction site, and the utensils fit right into the different cavities. (All materials are FDA-approved and free of PVC, BPA and phthalates.)
The idea for these eating machines came to Jackie Malcolm one night in a sleep-deprived haze, when she wished for a forklift-shaped utensil so her son could entertain himself while eating. The next morning, Jackie and her husband Carter started drafting prototypes and Constructive Eating officially broke ground. So imagine a stress-free family dinner, with little balking or wandering. Picture kids happily experimenting with new foods because it's so much fun to heft that fantastic forklift. You can just enjoy yourself, and leave the heavy lifting to the pros. Read More Read Less
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Constructive Eating is excited to be a repeat Grommet! We love the site and have enjoyed watching it evolve. We are excited to have our second Grommet show not only our eating utensils, but also our new product for 2009, the Construction Plate. All of our products were conceived and designed by us the two owners of Constructive Eating: Jackie and Carter. We both will be here throughout the day to answer any questions that you may have. We look forward to chatting with you, so please don't hesitate to comment.
This may be stating the obvious, but we found when we researched the original Constructive Eating set that it is important to get an individual set for each child. Otherwise you are just looking for trouble. Dinner time squabbles, not peace.
I remember liking this Grommet when it was first featured, but the plate is genius and now I like it even more!
I had one of those boys who could name every part of an excavator and whose first words were deedo (for digger) and boowa (for bulldozer). This would have been ideal. He still prefers finger food to eating with utensils and I think that this would have been just the trick to get him comfortable with utensils. Anything that makes eating vegetables fun gets an A+ in my book. I loved that part in the video! This is definitely THE gift for the young boy or girl who loves construction trucks!
Thanks for your kind comments Katherine. We enjoyed our second Grommet. We laughed out loud when the official demonstrator turned and fed the food to his sister! We're happy to answer all questions today.
We gave this Constructive Eating set to my 3 year old nephew for his birthday. They have been his go-to utensils. My sister even packs it when they go away. The pusher is the best part of the set because it really does help them get the food onto the food and spoon and then into the mouth. I wish I had invented this.
Here's a picture of Jack using the "constructive eating" plate and tools he got from grandma for Christmas -- as you can see he loves them! Thanks Mimi!
great idea! and colors, but what about little girls?
@Grandma Ellyn: Little girls who love construction trucks will love this too!
I know that my little girl will love this! Everything does not need to be pink or purple for little girls, and they like construction vehicles and tools, too! We need to stop differentiating between "girls' toys" and "boys' toys" all of the time and just have toys. Thanks for this, Grommet!
@Viri: I hope she enjoys it!
My two year old LOVES Truck/bullddozers! Just ordered this for him today. Cannot wait to give it to him! I'm thinking this'll be his "favorite,' most used gift I have even given him!
@Caryl Goodman - I love the feeling of locating that perfect gift!
When will the placemat sets be available? I was going to order several for baby gifts.
@ Julie: What a neat idea for baby gifts. Lucky babes! The placemat sets were very popular. We hope to have more in 1 1/2 - 2 weeks; will let you know directly know once available.
Will there be an email notification when the placemat sets become available?
@Angela Ochoa: We'll only email folks who want to know when the Grommet is available. We'll be sure to contact you directly.
What is the recommended age for the utensils? Are they too simple for a 5-6 years old?
@ Maggie: Age span for usage varies for each child. The easy-grip handles are made of rubber, which is particularly useful for kids who's still mastering their utensils. Nimble kids who love construction toys enjoy using the dinnerware too.
My 3 year old grandson is crazy about construction vehicles. Really want to give him this for Christmas. Think they'll be available in time for Christmas??
@diane kentes: Your grandson will be crazy happy on Xmas morning with this Grommet. Lucky him! Will be available in a few weeks. Glad you signed up to be notified when they're back in stock.
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Next week: Marina del Rey Boat Show: Marina del Rey will host the Los Angeles Boat Show at waterfront Burton Chace Park. New and pre-owned powerboats and sailboats - all 34 feet and larger - will be on display in the water from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 8 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10. The show is taking place on the same days - but for longer hours - at the Los Angeles Convention Center downtown. Complimentary round-trip shuttles are available to and from Marina del Rey. Burton Chace Park is at 13650 Mindanao Way; Los Angeles Boat Show.
Terri Nunn & Berlin: With Spare Parts for Broken Hearts and Queen Caveat, 9 p.m. Friday (doors open at 5 p.m.), Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach; tickets $25; 310-372-0035; Saint Rocke.
Atlantic Steps: Adaptation of the Irish show "Fuaim Chonamara," which tells the story of Ireland's oldest dance form through music, song and dance of the Connemara region; 8 p.m. Friday, James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance; tickets $35/$31.50; 310-781-7171; SEE THE VIDEO Torrance Arts.
Torrance Art Museum Screens Film: The Torrance Art Museum invites the public to attend a film screening of "Silver Tongues," written and directed by Simon Arthur. The 87-minute film tells the story of two nomadic lovers who assume new identities to manipulate unsuspecting strangers. 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 6-9 p.m. Friday. Admission is free.
Big Band Soundies: Collection of short musical films from the 1930s and 1940s, 8:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo; tickets $8; 310-322-2592; Old Town Music Hall.
Organist Ray Urwin: Bach's Lunch Recital, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 11th St., Manhattan Beach; free, donations appreciated; 310-316-5574; Trinity Church Recitals.
The Fall of the House of Usher: Long Beach Opera presents Philip Glass' opera based on the gothic horror story by Edgar Allan Poe, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro; tickets $29-$160; 562-432-5934; Long Beach Opera | » Read the review.
The Spazmatics: With Jay Stevens and DJ Mr. 80s, 9 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 6 p.m.), Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach; tickets $15; 310-372-0035; Saint Rocke Calendar.
The Ernie Watts Quartet: "Impressions of Coltrane." 8 p.m. Saturday, Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth St., San Pedro; suggested donation $20; 800-403-3447; Alvas Showroom.
Comedy Night in El Segundo: NBC's Fritz Coleman headlines the fourth annual Comedy Night hosted by the El Segundo Concert and High School Band starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Performing Arts Center, 640 Main St. Other highlights include the ESHS Comedy Sportz Team, juggler Josh Norton and the Beach Cities Swing Band. $25 at the door; El Segundo Concert Band.
Poof Too! Magic Show: 23rd annual magic show sponsored by Redondo Odd Fellows Lodge No. 195 and Silver Crest Rebekah Lodge No. 295, 7 p.m. Saturday, Hermosa Beach Community Theater, 710 Pier Ave.; tickets $30 at the door/$25 in advance, proceeds benefit the organizations' scholarships at Redondo Union High School; tickets/information, June Gennaria, 310-379-4370.
School Fundraising Dinner and Auction: Saints Peter and Paul School's fourth annual Partners in Academic Excellence fundraising dinner and silent auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro. At the event, community leaders will be honored. Tickets are $125. Call 310-770-2992 for more information.
Beach Cleanup Workday: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Beach Cleanup and Native Garden Workday. Volunteers learn about shoreline habitats and the coastal sage scrub native plant community. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. 8-10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month. Registration required by calling 310-548-7562.
Early Bird Walk: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy's First Saturday Bird Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at George F. Canyon, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. This is a slow, easy walk. Binoculars provided. Call 310-547-0862 for more information.
San Francisco Opera Cinema Series: "Il Trittico," three one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini starring soprano Patricia Racette, 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance; tickets $15/$13.50; 310-781-7171; San Francisco Opera Torrance Arts.
Chili Cook-off Fundraiser: Sons of the American Legion, Hawthorne 314, will host its annual chili cook-off and Super Bowl party from 2 p.m. until halftime Sunday. Donation of $5 lets attendees sample the chili and vote for their favorite. Contestants entry fee is also $5. 14124 S. Prairie Ave., Hawthorne. Homemade chili only. Call 310-645-1313.
Pick of the Vine: Program of eight original one-act plays, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Feb. 16, with additional shows 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10, 8 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7; Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre St., San Pedro; tickets $27/$24/$20; 310-512-6030; Little Fish Theatre.
The 39 Steps: Kentwood Players presents a farce adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock spy thriller, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 16; Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles; tickets $18/$16; 310-645-5156; Kentwood Players.
Maggie's Getting Married: Romantic comedy involving family chaos the night before the youngest daughter's wedding, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Feb. 9, with additional shows 2 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Thursday; Torrance Theatre Company, 1316 Cabrillo Ave.; tickets $25; 424-243-6882; Torrance Theatre Company.
"L.A. Confidential": North Torrance Library, 3604 Artesia Blvd., 310-323-7200. Mystery group meets 6:30 p.m. first Monday: "L.A. Confidential" by James Ellroy.
"The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake": El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Torrance, 310-375-0922. Meets 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday: "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender.
"Kindred": Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, 310-618-5959. Science fiction and fantasy group, 7 p.m. first Wednesday: "Kindred" by Octavia Butler.
"Doc": Barnes & Noble, Del Amo Fashion Center, 21500 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, 310-370-5552. First Monday Book Group meets 7 p.m. first Monday: "Doc" by Mary Doria Russell. Bilingual Book Club meets 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday.
"The Alchemist": Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, 310-377-9584, Ext. 551. Meets 2 p.m. first Saturday: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
San Pedro Book Sale: Hosted by Friends of the Library, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, San Pedro Regional Library, 931 S. Gaffey St., 310-548-7779.
Wednesday: Barney Bear Storytime: Puppet Barney Bear shares stories, songs and silliness; recommended for children ages 2-5; 10:15 and 11 a.m. every Wednesday, Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates; pick up free tickets at Young Readers' Desk 15 minutes prior to story time; 310-377-9584.
Angels Gate Cultural Center: "Into the Wilderness: The Journey Within" features installations, multimedia and textile art: "Los Angeles National Forest" and "Searchin': Los Angeles and the Quest for the Sublime," in Main Gallery through April 19; "Free Water: Wilderness and Infrastructure" in Project Space through March 8; "Forest, for the Trees," Community Gallery through March 8. Gallery hours, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro; 310-519-0936; Angels Gate Art.
APC Fine Arts Gallery: "Making a Mark," by Dan Dickman, Dina Djabieva and Ron Libbrecht, on view through Feb. 22. Hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, by appointment only Saturday; 1621 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance; 310-328-0366: APC Fine Arts.
ARTS Manhattan: "Junk," by Bob Van Breda, on view through Feb. 3. Hours 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, 2-6 p.m. Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday; Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd.; 310-798-4904; Arts Manhattan.
Catalina's Role in World War II: Catalina Island Museum details the island's participation in World War II in an exhibition that opens Friday on Avalon. It will continue to April 28. "First Line of Defense: Catalina Island and World War II" will explore how Catalina was transformed from a carefree paradise into a Federal Military Zone (and designated the San Pedro Channel a controlled area for vessels) used for training, coastal defense and covert operations. Derived from the Catalina Island Museum's own extensive archive, the exhibt will feature letters, photographs, rare film footage of training exercises, top-secret weapons and recently declassified military documents. The museum, its digital theater and store are on the ground floor of Avalon's historic Casino and open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 310-510-2414 or visit Catalina Museum.
Norris Center Upstairs Gallery: "Leading Ladies," exhibit of oil paintings depicting women from different genres of life by Jennifer Siegal, on view through Feb. 25. Presented in conjunction with the Palos Verdes Art Center. Viewings are available at every Norris Theatre performance and during regular box office hours; 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, 310-544-0403; Norris Center.
Pacific Gray Whale Watching: The annual Pacific gray whale migration has begun in Southern California and whale watchers are already excited about the number of sightings near the South Bay this week. The season lasts through mid-April. Whale watching boats: Redondo Beach Voyager Excursions offers daily trips at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and $15 for children 12 and under. Spirit Cruises in San Pedro has trips at 12:45 p.m. on weekends for a cost of $25 per adult and $15 per child. Weekday and weekend morning trips are also available for groups of 50 or more. Information: Voyager Excursions can be reached at Voyager Excursions website or 310-955-0512. Spirit Cruises can be reached at Spirit Cruises website or 310-548-8080. | » READ MORE
"Print: Democracy in Art and Life": Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education showcases "Print: Democracy in Art and Life," two exhibitions featuring fiber art and printmaking, on view through March 17. Hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday; Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 261, Rolling Hills Estates, 310-541-2479; PV Art Center.
PS Zask Gallery's "The Figure": Artists explore the human figure in drawing, painting, photography, video and sculpture; and "Wall of Hearts," small gifts of the heart in glass, neon, ceramic, wood, painting, sculpture, photography and more; on view through Feb. 23; ceramic heart workshop, $75, includes materials, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Hours, 1-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 151, Rolling Hills Estates, 310-429-0973; PS Zask Gallery.
Village Gallery: "Bronze, Canvas and Pixels," sculptor Bob Schmit, oil painter Lois Barnes, and photographer Mike Mathews; on view through Feb. 17. Hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 627 Silver Spur Road, Suites 300-C and 214, Rolling Hills Estates, 310-265-2592.
The Whole 9 Gallery: "In the Blood," work of the Shultz family, opening reception 6-10 p.m. Saturday; on view through March 18. Hours, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m. Saturday; 3830 Main St., Culver City, 310-836-4600.
Tuesday: Artful Days Talk: "Wilfredo Lam: From Cuba to Paris and the Surrealist Movement," 12:10-1 p.m. Tuesday, George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance; free; 310-618-2326.
Thursday: Jack Russell of Great White: Acoustic, with Nobody's Heroes and Stevie G Band, 9 p.m. Thursday (doors open at 5 p.m.), Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach; tickets $15; 310-372-0035; Saint Rocke Calendar.


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The Roland MOBILE BA is a lightweight, portable battery-powered stereo amplifier, which delivers high-quality sound. It is an ideal product for small events, schools, offices or presentations. Connect a microphone, hook it up to a computer or music player, or an instrument such as a keyboard and you're away! It even features built-in reverb and echo effects for vocals and a Center Cancel function for karaoke!
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- Weighs less than 2.5 kg (6 lbs.) - small and light enough for a child to carry
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I can see this now (had to switch browsers). But I don't see your answer anywhere.
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You first ask whether any reasonable judge would agree to this demand. The answer is "yes". First, if both parties agree, the courts are usually very reluctant to disrupt that agreement. If they say it works for them, a court will normally not get in the way.
Okay, that makes sense.
If the parties don't agree, it's much less likely that a court would make that sort of imposition, but the court has latitude to order most anything that is in the best interests of the children, and sometimes that has some silly-looking results. If the other parent could rationalize it to the court, the court could still adopt it.
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TRAVERSE CITY – Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm isn't sure if he will be on the ice at all during training camp due to his groin injury.
He said on Wednesday that he definitely won't be skating Thursday, when players take the ice for the first of four consecutive days of intrasquad scrimmages and practices at Centre I.C.E.
"I don't think it's in the cards right now,'' said Helm, who described his status as day-to-day. "Come down here, do my thing and see if I'm ready. I haven't really been shown to be ready or proven to be ready yet.''
This latest setback – he hurt his groin last Friday – further delays when he can test his ailing back with physical contact.
"It's going to be a couple of weeks where I'm not going to be able to get the physical contact or do stuff that I wanted to do,'' Helm said. "It's kind of taken a back seat right now to this groin and (his back) feels all right right now.
"I've got to get (his groin) feeling good and then I've got to make sure my back is OK. I think we're losing at least a week of contact and physical activity I wanted for my back at camp to get ready.''
Asked it appears he won't be ready to start the season on Oct. 2, Helm said, "I don't know. I'm not worried about any timelines I just want to get better.''
He said he has dealt with groin issues a few years ago – "it was actually near the start of my debacle of my injuries the last two years. I don't think I missed that much, maybe a couple of games, but I didn't miss any ice time.''
Clubs are always cautious with groin injuries, which tend to linger.
"He's been off for a few days now; groins are 1-3 weeks, so we'll see in a few days,'' general manager Ken Holland said.
Helm was limited to one game last season due to lower back pain. He missed the final 10 games of the 2011-12 season due to a sprained knee. Then, in the playoff opener against Nashville, he had tendons severed in his forearm from a skate blade, ending his season.
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In discussing the Fed's recent to decision to reinvest the money it earns from mortgage backed securities back into long-term government debt the New York Times presented at length the views of Carl Walsh, an economics professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He warned that if banks suddenly withdrew the $1 trillion in reserves that they held at the Fed it could generate inflation.
While this is in principle possible, it would have been worth noting the mechanism through which inflation would be generated. The banks would have to lend out the money to firms who invest it, thereby increasing employment. This would lead to more jobs, higher wages, and then higher demand, which would allow firms to be able to raise prices.
This process takes time. The Fed would have ample opportunity to raise interest rates and slow growth before inflation got too high. Most people would probably be willing to take the risk that the economy might jump back to full employment too quickly.


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Get an overview of this hotelMotel in Arlington Entertainment District with free breakfast and restaurant
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Situated in Arlington Entertainment District, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Uptown Theater and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lone Star Park and Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie. Six Flags Over Texas and Mountain Creek Lake Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Along with a restaurant, this motel has an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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Howard Johnson Express Inn Grand Prairie Lone Star Park features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The motel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
A business center is on site. This Arlington Entertainment District motel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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What does the future hold for motor racing? How can more people be encouraged to take part?
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Job Seekers Allowance claimants increase in North Devon and Torridge
PUBLISHED: 08:30 20 February 2014
Number of claimants rises above December's figures - but show a year-on-year decrease compared with January 2013.
THE number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance has increased through January in North Devon and Torridge.
The latest figures show North Devon claimants increased by 5.9 per cent and Torridge claimants increased by 3.1 per cent – the lowest in the county.
This increase mirrors a trend in UK figures which saw JSA claimants rise by 3.1 per cent since December last year.
But the amount of people claiming across the whole of Devon – just 1.6 per cent of the working age population – is still well below the national percentage figure.
And year-on-year, the amount of JSA claimants in the county has decreased by 28.1 per cent.
Cllr Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council's Cabinet member with responsibility for economy and growth said: "Devon County Council, the Heart of the South West LEP and other partners, are working to ensure that parts of the county most in need are included in the latest draft of the Government's Assisted Areas map.
"These latest JSA figures for Devon, which are unwelcome but not unexpected, help to support that work.
"This work will enable manufacturing businesses to access more generous levels of government funding to drive innovation and employment growth."
The latest figures also show claimants aged 24 and under have also increased slightly since December by 70 people.
Cllr Leadbetter added: "Addressing youth unemployment in our county remains a key priority for the council, and these figures clearly demonstrate the need for events like our apprenticeships themed 'business breakfast' for employers, and information fair for young people next month, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
"The work we are doing around training and skills for Devon's young people will help to ensure Devon's young people are able to find employment."


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TECHNOLOGY; Have Supercomputer, Will Travel
By JOHN MARKOFF
Published: November 1, 2004
Add Steve Chen to the growing list of America's high-technology exports.
Mr. Chen, a Taiwanese-born American citizen who was considered one of the nation's most brilliant supercomputer designers while working in this country for the technology pioneer Seymour Cray in the 1980's, has moved to China -- where he is leading an effort to claim the world computing speed record.
Supercomputing is being seized upon by the Chinese government to help speed the nation's transition from low-cost manufacturing to becoming a more powerful force in the world economy. China's leaders know that high-speed computing is essential to global leadership in scientific fields and advanced design of a variety of sophisticated products.
''Right now the Chinese have started to pay attention; they are catching up and they learn fast,'' said Mr. Chen, 60, who is splitting his time between China and San Jose, Calif., where his wife, Kate, and their four children live.
Military intelligence experts in this country have long been concerned that supercomputing capabilities may aid China's weapons development. But many technologists and economists say that blazing computing speeds alone do not represent a particularly new nuclear weapons threat. Instead, they are more concerned that the Chinese may catch up more quickly with the United States in areas that have economic and scientific, rather than military, ramifications.
Mr. Chen's decision to set up shop in China was driven in part by an unexpected twist: the opportunity to build a new company looked more promising to him there than in the United States, where he was unable to secure financing from American venture capitalists for his latest ideas. Mr. Chen concluded that the fallout from the collapse of the Internet bubble had poisoned the investment climate.
''I saw the crazy stuff going on,'' he said recently in a telephone interview from Shenzhen, near Hong Kong. ''A lot of people got hurt.''
While Mr. Chen is not a native of mainland China, his decision has parallels to an increasingly common odyssey by foreign-born researchers, who once would have found the greatest openings to use their skills in the United States. As the spread of capitalism creates opportunities elsewhere, many such talented people are returning to China, India and other developing countries to create or join advanced technology firms.
In May, Mr. Chen joined Galactic Computing Shenzhen, which is backed by investment money from a Hong Kong company that supported an earlier Chen venture and with further backing from a group of Chinese universities. His move reflects the fact that the market for high-performance computing is growing more rapidly in China than elsewhere in the world.
The Chinese are not yet a major force in supercomputing, but according to American computing experts, that is changing rapidly.
Today there are 14 Chinese supercomputers among the top 500, ranking the country fourth in the world, equal to Germany and behind only the United States, Japan and Britain. In June, a supercomputer assembled at the Shanghai Supercomputer Center using more than 2,500 chips designed and manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices of Sunnyvale, Calif., became the world's 10th-fastest computer.
''In terms of momentum they are the most rapidly ascending country in the world,'' said David Keyes, a professor of applied mathematics at Columbia University, who visited China last month to participate in a conference on high-performance computing.
Galactic recently demonstrated a prototype of Mr. Chen's newest supercomputer at a biomedical research institute in Beijing. The machine, he said, is capable of one trillion calculations a second, a performance level that would place it among the top half of the world's 500 fastest computers.
Such computing now occupies a central role throughout the global economy, providing stark proof that decades-long American attempts to control the flow of advanced information-processing technologies are largely moot. It is only a matter of time, experts say, before companies in places like China, India and Russia essentially match the capabilities of the American and Japanese leaders.
''When they really get noticed,'' said Horst D. Simon, director of the computation center at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, ''will be when a country like Malaysia or Australia decides to buy a supercomputer from a Chinese company like Mr. Chen's rather than from I.B.M.''
Now that computer chips openly available anywhere in the world have reached such high speeds, the expertise needed to build supercomputers has shifted to the software needed to hook hundreds or thousands of processors together. Mr. Chen has long been recognized as one of the world's pioneers in that specialty.
He arrived in the United States from Taiwan in 1975, at age 31, to pursue graduate studies in computer science. During the 1980's, Mr. Chen was widely considered one the leading computer designers in the United States.
As a computer architect at Cray Research from 1979 to 1987, he gained a reputation for machines that were both elegant and blindingly fast. He also became known as a visionary who frequently needed assistance in finishing overambitious projects.


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I have attempted with this post to increase the detail in the reef and the anomalocaris, while darkening the animal to make it seem more like it is underwater. Need to fix the marellas - they are quite difficult to detail at this scale.
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Editor's Note: Each week this summer, UNLV beat writer Ryan Greene will have a 10-minute question-and-answer session with a member of the Rebels' men's basketball team. The focus is not just on last season, but also what lies ahead.
At times down the stretch run of the 2009-10 season, Oscar Bellfield's mind had to fight his own physical limitations.
He suffered what turned out to be a torn meniscus in his left knee during an 88-74 thrashing of BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center on Feb. 6. But after missing just a day of practice, a banged-up Bellfield fought through and helped lead the Rebels to their third NCAA tournament berth in four years.
He hit a big 3-pointer to tie UNLV with Northern Iowa in the final minute of their first-round game against Northern Iowa, only to fall, 69-66.
Still, a 25-9 season was nothing to scoff at, and Bellfield has as much to do with it as anyone.
The Los Angeles native was the only Rebel to start all 34 games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per contest. His most impressive number, though, was his Mountain West Conference-leading assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.5-to-1.
Now almost back to 100 percent heading into his junior season, Bellfield feels as though the room to grow is plentiful.
Ryan Greene: Looking back a little on last season, go back to that game against Northern Iowa. Obviously a tough loss for you guys. When you think back on that game as your first NCAA tournament experience, what will stand out to you?
Oscar Bellfield: I would just say the loss in general, losing by three points. The hopes were to make it to the next game, and then just looking back at it, the experience we had and enjoyed, even though we lost. We still had it in the back of our heads that we lost and didn't make it out of the first game. That's really going to be something big that we have to look forward to next year.
RG: Nobody was really saying much after the game, but looking back on it now a couple of months removed, what's that feeling like to lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament? You know, the whole season, all anybody wanted to talk about was, "Are they in the NCAA tournament? Are they out of the NCAA tournament?" Then you get there, it's built up so big and you lose the first game. What's that feeling like after it all happens?
OB: Just having the ups and downs, wondering if we would make it and then losing the first game in there wasn't something we were expecting. That's something we really had to take inside, know how that past year was and how people doubted us. How we didn't come out with a victory, but how a lot of people didn't even make it there. But it's an opportunity we need to take advantage of next time.
RG: When you got back, did you watch Northern Iowa then play Kansas?
OB: Yeah, I watched that game.
RG: You see them then beat Kansas. What did you think after that?
OB: Just that anything can happen. Anything is possible. As long as you play hard and don't give up, anything's bound to happen.
RG: You had to be a little surprised, right?
OB: Oh, definitely. But they were a really good team. They had good guards, an all-around team that was good. I knew they were gonna put up a challenge.
RG: On last year as a whole, looking at your numbers, the big thing that stood out — and it was pretty consistent all year — was your assist-to-turnover ratio. Is that something that after your freshman year you focused on? Not necessarily the numbers of it, but being more consistent and limiting turnovers?
OB: It was. My main thing, though, is just running the team and getting people involved. That's just what the result was.
RG: Do point guards take more pride in that number than anything else, maybe? I know guys don't get too hung up on numbers, but that's got to be something to take pride in, right?
OB: Oh, definitely. On top of that, you've still got to balance out the other things, like steals, maybe blocked shots and points. But I would say assists and turnovers are something you've got to make sure you're keeping consistent and to a respectable amount.
RG: So you think your showing there was respectable?
OB: Um, yeah, but I think I could have done even better. Even during bigger games. I know that in big games, my turnovers were a bit higher than other games. That's something I need to work on.
RG: Another thing we talked about a lot down the stretch was your knee. You bruised it up against BYU, and I remember after that game, a lot of people said it's one of those injuries that's just gonna kind of linger and not get a chance to fully heal after the season. You had arthroscopic surgery. Has it healed?
OB: It did limit me. I had the surgery about a month ago. I'm getting a lot stronger, rehabbing still, but it was a torn meniscus. It's not that bad now, but it's getting better and I'm staying on top of it.
RG: When you say it limited you, I know we talked about explosiveness, but what else did it actually limit?
OB: I would say my lateral movement, and then my reaction speed. I was slower at reacting in situations where other times I could get a steal or in a passing lane, but after that happened, I was slow pushing off of it.
RG: Are you playing again yet?
OB: I'm still rehabbing, but playing a little bit.
RG: When do you expect to be back at 100 percent?
OB: Probably a week or so.
RG: Looking forward to next year, the non-conference schedule just came out. Have you seen it?
OB: Yeah, I took a look at it.
RG: Anything stand out on there that gets you excited a little more? You've had some success against Louisville. Anything else?
OB: Kansas State (on Dec. 21 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.).
RG: Why's that?
OB: I mean, that was the game that ... I don't know. I felt we could have done a lot better (UNLV lost to Kansas State on Dec. 12 at the Orleans Arena, 95-80). Knowing how well they finished the year, that's just a game that will be huge for us.
RG: You, specifically, last year you talked about wanting to improve your 3-point shooting and cutting down on turnovers going into your sophomore year. What's the focus this year?
OB: Just going in and being more of a leader. Just more vocal, commanding and really being a threat offensively and getting my teammates even more involved.
RG: It seemed like guys responded well to you last year as an established leader on the team. Did you sense that?
OB: Yeah, but I feel like it can improve more.
RG: You're not really a naturally vocal guy on the floor, are you?
OB: No.
RG: Is it hard to force yourself to do that?
OB: At times, I don't even realize I'm not doing it. It's something that I have to adapt to still.
RG: Expectations are already building up for next year. Fans have their expectations, but among the players, what are expectations like?
OB: Team expectations? Really it's just about using the summer to individually work on our weaknesses. Once we put that all together, improve our chemistry past what it was this year, we're basically the same team coming back, so our chemistry should be a lot stronger and we should compete in every game.
RG: Is having everyone back automatically a good thing? Or is it a situation where there can be complacency and guys can think, "Well, it worked last year and got us to the NCAA tournament." Or is there a genuine hunger to be deeper in the tournament?
OB: Oh, there will be a hunger. Last year, we really didn't do what we thought we could have done. We're going to be pushing each other. We're a competitive team and we'll make each other better. We'll be a better team because of it.


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How Old Is the Universe?
Astronomers have determined that our universe is 13.7 billion years old. How exactly did they come to this precise conclusion? How Old Is the Universe? tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the most compelling mysteries in science and, along the way, introduces readers to fundamental concepts and cutting-edge advances in modern astronomy.
The age of our universe poses a deceptively simple question, and its answer carries profound implications for science, religion, and philosophy. David Weintraub traces the centuries-old quest by astronomers to fathom the secrets of the nighttime sky. Describing the achievements of the visionaries whose discoveries collectively unveiled a fundamental mystery, he shows how many independent lines of inquiry and much painstakingly gathered evidence, when fitted together like pieces in a cosmic puzzle, led to the long-sought answer. Astronomers don't believe the universe is 13.7 billion years old--they know it. You will too after reading this book. By focusing on one of the most crucial questions about the universe and challenging readers to understand the answer, Weintraub familiarizes readers with the ideas and phenomena at the heart of modern astronomy, including red giants and white dwarfs, cepheid variable stars and supernovae, clusters of galaxies, gravitational lensing, dark matter, dark energy and the accelerating universe--and much more. Offering a unique historical approach to astronomy, How Old Is the Universe? sheds light on the inner workings of scientific inquiry and reveals how astronomers grapple with deep questions about the physical nature of our universe.
"Weintraub, an astronomer at Vanderbilt University, offers a patient tour of the new data-rich landscape."--David Kaiser, London Review of Books
"This detective story is magnificently presented. The professional astronomer-author writes in an interesting, organized, and very readable way, presenting this chronology of the quest to answer one of the most challenging questions in astronomy."--Choice
"It's all very well for astronomers to say that the universe is 13.7 billion years old, but you have to wonder just how they figured that out. Vanderbilt University astronomer Weintraub (Is Pluto a Planet?) explains it all for astronomy buffs in an enthusiastic way. . . . Weintraub guides readers on a winding journey through history, explaining various dating approaches and illustrating the determination of astronomers to find the answer to one of the most basic questions about our universe."--Publishers Weekly
"Astronomer David Weintraub explains . . . how we know that the Universe is 13.7 billion years old, a finding that has had an impact on science, philosophy and religion. By looking at the various ways in which the age of the cosmos has been established over the centuries--from the lifecycles and pulsations of stars to galactic structures and cosmology--he reveals the process of scientific enquiry and shows how astronomers gather evidence to grapple with deep questions."--Nature
"Weintraub has a gift for presenting complicated matters in a lucid and understandable way by employing clever analogies. . . . How Old Is the Universe? is a welcome contribution to the popular literature on astronomy. . . . It offers a scientifically competent and impressively informative account of how astronomers and physicists have unveiled the secrets of the universe."--Helge Kragh, American Scientist
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Paradise Cut
April 01, 2010 by John Hart
Superhighways stay out of the Delta, mostly. But if you have ever driven on Interstate 5 south of Stockton, you have just grazed one of the southernmost Delta islands, Stewart Tract. Filling the angle between the San Joaquin River and Paradise Cut, one of that river's lesser branches, it is also at the intersection of two specifically South Delta concerns: urbanization and flood control.


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Overall, the Trimble County School District is still struggling somewhat to meet reading goals established by the state under federal No Child Left Behind legislation.
Service. And a smile. What sounds like a trite slogan for a fast-food restaurant seems to be, by all accounts, truly the way Donnie Oakley lived his life. Oakley, who had served as mayor of the city of Milton for the past 12 years, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 19, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Charlestown, Ind. He was 53. He was a Little League coach. He was
The Trimble Banner Results are in, and the August in-depth inspection of the Milton-Madison Bridge shows no change in the superstructure's condition. Inspectors gave the superstructure an overall rating of 4, or poor, on a rating scale of 0-9, with 9 being excellent. The bridge received the same rating during the biennial Fracture Critic
Periodically heavy rains Sunday forced a one-week postponement of the annual Community Picnic presented by the Family Worship Center of Carrollton.
The event had been scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Carroll County Fair Grounds. Rain clouds that swept through the Ohio River valley Sunday dumped 2.7 inches of precipitation on Carrollton, according the Carrollton Kentucky Mesonet weather station.
"At 9:30 Sunday morning it was obvious it wasn't going to work," Pastor Pat Butcher said. He said the church will try to hold the event this Sunday.
The Carrollton Police Department is investigating a series of break-ins that occurred during the weekend at area businesses.
Most of the break-ins were discovered as business owners arrived to open for business on Monday morning, according to Assistant Chief Steve Abbott, who with Patrolman Tim Gividen, responded to the dispatches.
The first call came in at 6:15 a.m., from NAPA Auto Parts at 618 Highland Avenue, Abbott said. A back door to the business had been forced open. It was discovered that about $300 had been taken from the cash register.
More than 75 people hit the riverbanks in Ghent Saturday morning to remove litter and debris in the city's first River Sweep.
Organizer Ron Walker said the volunteers filled two trailers with the bags and items they collected and there was more placed in piles at the new boat ramp to be hauled off at a later date.
"This is awesome. This is more than what I expected," Walker said. "This is just an utter and complete success."
He said the group used 200 garbage bags and then used more that some of the volunteers had brought with them.
The Carrollton Lions Club is sponsoring its first 5K run and walk on Saturday morning, September 26, on Lock Road, starting and ending at the south entrance of General Butler State Resort Park.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the park's south entrance. Entry forms were printed on Page 18 of last week's issue of The News-Democrat. The $15 entry fee includes a t-shirt, refreshments, music and medals for the top three finishers in eight categories. The fastest male and fastest female will receive trophies. Checks should be made out to Carrollton Lions Club.
The Carroll County Tobacco Festival returns to downtown Carrollton this week as the event marks its 61st year this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The 2009 festival includes music, food, a carnival, parade, beauty pageants, vendor booths and fun and games for the entire family. The three day festival also includes a look back at the community's farming heritage and more in the agritourism tent.
Carroll County's Head Start program will shift to a temporary location and likely move to half-day programs for students as the Board of Education moves forward with construction set for Cartmell Elementary School.
The plans were discussed during the Sept. 10 meeting of the Carroll County Board of Education. Construction at Cartmell is expected to begin in January.
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