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(I told Christine tonight that something like the Manny situation makes me think about what it would mean to give up baseball if the cheating thing gets to be too much for me to handle, and how I wouldn't really know who I am without that part of my personality; melodramatic, certainly, but still true)
This is very much the mindset I used when I gave up on baseball. It isn't just the cheating, its the way it is perpetrated, mass psychosis that pervaded the users and associates, and the blatant and arrogant way the union and owners decided to systematically disregard it. I thought your comment was interesting because it shows that peoplea re willing to consider their own thresholds. I talk about a lot of horizons that many of my associates don't want to hear about. My goal is not to turn them over to a darker side, but to get them to reasonably associate themselves with a defining threshold that says, "I am willing to accept this up to this point and no further." I really don't give two craps about the MLB. Screw those guys. I love the game but things just went to far. I will admit that I do find every at-bat that Albert Pujols makes to be a riveting sequence of events, but I cannot fully engage it because the line was drawn and crossed. It is a totally rational and fine thing to say enough is enough and mean it.
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Today's announcement will deliver a significant economic boost to the UK. Spectrum use is worth more than £50 billion to the UK economy and 4G mobile broadband is a key part of our digital growth strategy so, I am delighted the auction has been completed.
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Experts say ocean floors hold billions of dollars worth of treasures. Most of it is from vessels that sank throughout history. Some companies are investing billions to find these treasures. Of course, the potential for wealth is what drives them. But it is instructive to consider what drives God's people to spread the Good News of the Gospel. Paul, the Apostle was just one of many whose passion was to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He bore many hardships because he was convinced that the mission was worth it. Writing to people in Rome, he said, "I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and the uneducated alike. So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News. For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes." Paul was excited about the Gospel because — as he says — "This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight." It begins and ends with faith in Jesus Christ. The truth that God loves and will forgive and transform all who trust in Jesus the Christ is the most significant message the earth has ever heard. No wonder many followers of Christ are eager to share it.
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A man was taken into protective custody after police saw him walking in the 2100 block of North 60th Street underdressed for the weather.
According to a Wauwatosa Police Department report:
An 18-year-old Milwaukee man was walking in the middle of the southbound traffic lane at 5:28 a.m. Thursday while only wearing a cotton T-shirt and no shoes in below zero temperatures.
The officer tried to get the man to stop, but the 18-year-old kept walking and told the officer that his problem was personal.
Police had to use an electronic control device in order to get him into custody.
The man told police that he was not "right with God" and was on "a path to Jesus."
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Skeptics in the Pub, Edinburgh, Scotland, Thu, 3 Jul 2014 ("Martin Gardner, Skeptic Supreme")
Spring Conference of Maryland Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges, Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD, Fri, 30 May 2014 (Keynote address "Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards")
Northern Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Springfield, VA, Thu, 8 May 2014 (banquet address on Martin Gardner)
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"A must for your magic library" — Lennart Green
With the late Martin Gardner, in Oklahoma, Mar 2007. The famed writer was a sweet, unassuming and generous man. He played a significant role in enriching the intellectual climate of a nation during the space race era, turning tens of thousands of people on to the joys of creative thinking. In a sense, he did for mathematics what Julia Child did for French cooking. His legacy is celebrated every Oct with Celebration of Mind parties worldwide.
With Ethan Brown, in NYC, Aug 2013, at the first MOVES conference at the groundbreaking Museum of Math. Though he's only starting 9th grade, Ethan is already an energetic blogger, and a protégé of Art Benjamin. He's a total whiz at magic square completion and can do amazing mental arithmetic feats.
With Ron Graham and Persi Diaconis, in San Diego, Jan 2013, at a book signing for their beautiful and inspirational Magical Mathematics: The Mathematical Ideas that Animate Great Magic Tricks (Princeton University Press, 2011) deservedly won the 2013 2013 Euler Book Prize. The wonderful mathematics and magic in that tome is much more sophisticated than that found in Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects.


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While some people seek quiet canine companions, other dog owners prefer a pup with something to say. And these dogs have plenty to talk about!
We asked 218 veterinary professionals which popular breeds they deemed most talkative, and these 12 were at the top of the list. Although it's important to keep in mind that many dogs can be louder than average if allowed to become nuisance barkers, these dogs are known for being rather vocal. Did your favorite talkative dog make the list?
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The Bloodhound is probably most recognizable as the baying dog hot on the heels of the dastardly criminal in the movies. But at her core, she's sweet and lovable, even if she does produce more drool than you'll ever be able to mop up. Her man-trailing ability is so great that her "testimony" has even been accepted in select court cases. Like the other dogs who made this list, she needs to be well-trained and kept entertained in order to stop her from barking out of boredom.
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The Yorkie might be classified as a Toy breed, but make no mistake: This is a Terrier, through and through. He is a big dog in a small body and makes for a determined (and boisterous) watchdog, and even when properly trained, he'll never be totally quiet.
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The GSD is a natural protector who has been known to perform pretty much any job available to dogs. She is intelligent, fearless, athletic and needs an owner who will give her focused attention and training — otherwise, she can end up lonely, bored, destructive and loud.
The good-natured Basset Hound needs to do little more than look your way with his pleading gaze to get what he wants. His short legs and long body make him less active than his fellow hounds, but he still possesses the classic hound howl, which he'll use to full effect if left in the backyard away from his family.
She might be small, but the Miniature Schnauzer has a larger-than-life personality and can be counted on to alert you — loudly — to anyone at the door. She is smart and athletic and makes a wonderful watchdog, and although she has a natural tendency toward barking, that can be curbed through training.
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The American English Coonhound is renowned for his speed and endurance, according to the American Kennel Club. This member of the hound group is a hunting dog who needs regular exercise and typically gets along well with humans and other dogs.
It was no surprise to see the Siberian Husky on this list. After all, one of our favorite Internet celebrities is Mishka the Talking Husky. This is an active, happy and affectionate breed who is generally too friendly to be an effective watchdog, but you are likely to hear her howl along with sirens.
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The joyful and friendly Alaskan Malamute is a world-class leash-puller and sheds like there's no tomorrow. Plus, there are few fences that can contain him due to his expert digging and climbing skills. He's known to howl along with sirens or talk to you with "woo-woos" but isn't typically a nuisance barker.
The Chihuahua is a sassy little lady who can be an excellent, albeit tiny, watchdog, but she can be quite yappy if not properly trained. She can also be high-strung, which may lead to nipping and biting (in addition to barking) when she feels frightened or threatened.
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Clever, adaptable and generally happy, the Pomeranian is the smallest of the Spitz breeds — but he thinks he's a much bigger dog. He enjoys some snuggle time with his family, but he's busy and active and won't be content as a purse pooch. Although his bark isn't deafening, it can be difficult to stop, even with training.
She might look like a scaled-down Doberman, but the Miniature Pinscher is her own dog. She's a fireball who loves toys and makes a great watchdog, but she's best suited to an experienced owner prepared to manage her willful nature.
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The Beagle might be best known for his nose, but this scenthound has what his fans call a "musical" voice. He'll sing along to sirens and bark when strangers come to the door, but if you keep him active and occupied, he shouldn't feel the need to serenade the neighborhood at all hours.
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Cajon beats – two easy cross rhythms
Here are a couple of easy and fun cross rhythms to play on the Cajon. I used these recently with a class of Primary School Year 5′s and 6′s for a performance piece. Two cross rhythms, some fun ways to … Continue reading
El Cajon Seminario- Original Interview with Sergio Ramos
Original Interview with Sergio Ramos 1. Cuéntanos un poco de lo que es el Seminario de Cajon hoy en dia. Para quien es, y que pretende hacer? El Seminario de Cajón Internacional es un evento que realizamos hace 10 años. … Continue reading
2012 International Cajon Seminario – 10th Anniversary!
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FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in 84% of Chinese netizens don't support aid to the Philippines Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current Events Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message teachfortodayJoined: 21 Jan 2011Posts: 45 Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 4:53 pm Post subject: 84% of Chinese netizens don't support aid to the Philippines 84% of Chinese netizens don't support aid to the Philippines http://shanghaiist.com/2013/11/16/84_of_chinese_netizens_dont_support.php "By Alexandra Hoegberg in Hong Kong On Thursday morning, QQ's news site published a rather lengthy article addressing the criticism China has received from the international community for its meager donations to the disaster-struck Philippines. The article ended with a poll, asking the simple question "Do you think China should aid the Philippines?" Within roughly 24 hours, over 160,000 persons had cast their vote: An overwhelming 84% of them said that they do not support aid to the Philippines. Thousands have perished and hundreds of thousands are displaced in the Philippines in the wake of typhoon Haiyan. The official confirmed death toll on Thursday was 2,357, Reuters reported, though it is believed that many more - as many as 10,000 people - may have lost their lives. China was shamed after its original donation of only US$200,000 USD (roughly 1.2 million yuan) were offered by the Chinese Red Cross and the government together, though another 10 million yuan worth of relief-supplies such as tents and blankets were later added, Xinhua reported on Wednesday. This compares to, for example, the USD 10 million (60.9 million yuan) promised by Japan, another regional neighbor. But despite the international reaction to China's donation, if QQ's pollsters are to be believed, the Chinese themselves would rather not send any aid at all. "How much aid China should give to the Philippines is none of other countries' concern. This is China's own business. If you look at the international relation between China and the Philippines, we should not aid them. The Philippines is not such a good thing," one QQ user commented on the article. Another user argued that the Philippines is "ungrateful" of donations, and warned: "just wait until they regain their strength, then they'll start to fight you". "The Philippines is ungrateful, let them fend for themselves!" another comment read. One of the pollsters supporting aid to the Philippines called for China to be the "bigger person", and commented: "Based on humanitarianism we must aid, based on a greater attitude we must aid." The relation between China and the Philippines has been strained by territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The Philippines is also at odds with both Hong Kong and Taiwan over other issues. Taiwan-Philippines relations went sour in May when Filipino coast guards shot a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters, which caused Taiwan to impose economic sanctions against the Philippines that weren't lifted until three months later. Only earlier in November, Hong Kong warned that it would impose sanctions against the Philippines if the latter didn't take steps to formally apologize for a 2010 hostage situation in Manila, where eight Hong Kong tourists were shot. (This one-month deadline, by the way, hasn't been lifted despite the current crisis.) Alexandra Hoegberg is a Hong Kong-based journalist and sinologist currently interning for Reuters. Follow her on Twitter at @AlexHoegberg." Back to top MisterButtkinsJoined: 03 Oct 2009Posts: 1215 Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:08 pm Post subject: Yeah, Chinese nationalism rears its ugly head again. I will absolutely never understand how they get so worked up about a bunch of rocks no one lives on. Back to top Javelin of RadianceJoined: 01 Jul 2009Posts: 1187Location: The West Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:21 pm Post subject: If you want to find out what most people, or the average Joe on the street thinks, then online polls are not to be trusted. Appealing to anger and emotion issues (in this case China-PH dispute over those islands) only brings out those who want to vent their anonymous spleen on the internet. This probably doesn't reflect the population at large. Same if I want to find out what living and working in China is REALLY like I won't believe much of what I read on internet forums, because just like this online poll there's a disproportionate number of anonymous, angry, dissatisfied, whiny forum warriors who complain about everything. No offense intended folks There are far more non-forum inhabiting ESL teachers with normal lives that could give me a better indication of life here. I read another article on the same topic (China's meager donations to PH) and several Chinese that were actually interviewed by a live reporter agreed that their government should have given more. Maybe this is a more accurate reflection of Chinese public sentiment than the xx% against in a completely unreliable online poll. MisterButtkins wrote: Yeah, Chinese nationalism rears its ugly head again. I will absolutely never understand how they get so worked up about a bunch of rocks no one lives on. It's not the bunch of rocks, it's what might be under the bunch of rocks. Five or six other countries claim those same rocks as their own, they can't all be right. Same with those other rocks, the Spratlys? As global resources become more scarce and more expensive things are going to get ugly around the world. Back to top NoBillyNOJoined: 11 Jun 2012Posts: 1762 Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:16 am Post subject: It would be interesting to note donations made by Davesters in comparison. Back to top WLamarJoined: 19 Oct 2013Posts: 58 Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:23 am Post subject: Good. The Philippines have been involved in a civil war for quite some time. Why should ANYONE help them now? Let them sort all their own things out themselves. Back to top teenosoJoined: 18 Sep 2013Posts: 242Location: east china Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:30 am Post subject: What's disappointing about the Chinese contribution is that it is exactly what you would expect. Diplomatically inept , as well as several other things. It would be good to see China do something from the left field - give an enormous aid package, and then see how the Philippines reacts. American commentators are already talking about how their aid gives them a renewed edge in the region (equally pathetic and predictable , IMO). Back to top choudoufuJoined: 25 May 2010Posts: 3325Location: Mao-berry, PRC Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:40 am Post subject: MisterButtkins wrote: Yeah, Chinese nationalism rears its ugly head again. I will absolutely never understand how they get so worked up about a bunch of rocks no one lives on. fortunately we don't have to worry about phillipino nationalists or japanese nationalists or vietnamese nationalists or korean nationalists or russian nationalists or taiwanese, umm, provincists..... yepper, those level-headed non-chinesers understand those silly rocks are completely worthless and are more than willing to let the silly chinese have them. Back to top wonderingjoesmithJoined: 19 Aug 2012Posts: 910Location: Guangzhou Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:27 am Post subject: Any aid from one to another should never be politicized. Any donation ought to remain charitable rather than exploitative. Both cultures, American and Chinese, are guilty, when it comes to donating or giving gifts. If traditions don't change, neither democracy nor peace will be possible. As for the Philipines, the issue is the nation's poor governance. Supporting those people from accross the ocean is a goodwill gesture. Of course, some may perceive this aid as a moral obligation, but again if other countries administrations are pointed fingers at for inadequate donations, then we need to re-think the meaning of charities. 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Several youths and adults, from the First Presbyterian Church and other churches, carried out a Gothenburg Community Mission project last Thursday through Saturday. The group camped in Lafayette Park, and on Friday and Saturday, donated time and materials doing projects for the community and residents throughout town. They repainted park shelters at Lake Helen, cleaned gutters, scraped and repainted window trim, power washed and re-stained decks, painted steps and Sunday School rooms, moved bricks, edged around sidewalks and washed windows. Organizer Luke Rickertsen said they plan to continue the mission project in another two years and hope to get more people in the community involved. Pictured painting are, l-r: Josh Clark, Ryan Healey, Tate Bartlett and Jacob Franzen.
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