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Bulmershe Court
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Bulmershe Court was a campus of the University of Reading, situated in what is now the Reading suburb of Woodley, in the English county of Berkshire.
Historically, Bulmershe Court has been the name of a manor and of two quite distinct country houses, one of which still stands but is now known as Bulmershe Manor.
Bulmershe Court campus first opened for teaching in 1964. It merged with the University of Reading in 1989. It closed in 2012.
On 23 December 2013, CALA Homes acquired the site for a residential development of 290 dwellings.[1] On 25 December 2013 Bulmershe Court hall of residence was burnt down by a fire.[2]
Bulmershe first appears in existing records in the 12th century as a place in the parish of Sonning. The first reference to it as a manor was in 1447 when it was granted to Reading Abbey. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the land was acquired by the poet William Gray[disambiguation needed]. He probably built the first house here, the remains of which may be the basis of the present Bulmershe Manor.
William Gray's wife, Agnes, was the widow of Robert Blagrave, a merchant of London and Reading and their son, John was Gray's heir. Through this the Blagrave family came to own Bulmershe Court, although both John Blagrave the mathematician and Daniel Blagrave the regicide resided at the family's other residence, at Southcote House in what is now the Reading suburb of Southcote.
The main branch of the Blagrave family died out in 1789, and the estate was sold to Henry Addington, then Speaker of the British House of Commons. At the same time he purchased the adjoining Woodley House, which had been built some seven years earlier.
Addington preferred to live in the more modern structure, and in time the name Bulmershe Court transferred over to that building. The earlier Bulmershe Court became known as Old Bulmershe Court. For a time it fell into disrepair, but was restored in the 1920s and renamed Bulmershe Manor. Bulmershe Manor is a Grade II* listed building.
The newer Bulmershe Court was used by the War Office during World War II, but was pulled down in 1962 to make way for an educational establishment called Berkshire College of Education which opened two years later. Principally a centre for Teacher Training, the institution later broadened by offering a range of higher education courses validated by the now defunct Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). It became Bulmershe College in 1975 and began awarding its own degrees two years later.
Bulmershe College of Higher Education[edit]
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As Bulmershe College of Higher Education (BCHE), alongside existing BEd and other education qualifications (such as the PGCE), the new establishment ran a range of BA Honours courses in humanities subjects such as History, Geography, and English.[citation needed] The American Studies programme ran a regular exchange with students in America's Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Students at Boston University also regularly visited campus as part of an established exchange programme.
Courses in Modern European Literature and Film and Drama Studies were especially prestigious.[citation needed] Film director Richard Kwietniowski taught on the latter course during the mid-1980s, as did one-time Channel Four Commissioning Editor Stuart Cosgrove, and the feminist film academic Laura Mulvey.[citation needed]
Bulmershe prided itself on its accessibility for students with disabilities, and offered specially adapted residential hostel accommodation. The offices of the Bulmershe Resource Centre for the Handicapped (BReCH) were sited on campus for several years.
With the support of Principal Harold Silver (1978–86), the College also then became a locus for a wide range of activities related to the deaf community.[citation needed] Within a space of a few years, it offered a Theatre of the Deaf course of study, housed offices for both the Berkshire Consortium Support Services and the national charity Friends for the Young Deaf Trust (FYD), and was home to the first-ever profoundly deaf Student Union President, Craig Crowley.
The College also housed a permanent writer-in-residence, Sue Krisman, author of 'Ducks and Drakes', who ran courses for students in creative writing.
Finding itself facing extreme financial pressure as part of a national education funding squeeze at the latter days of the Thatcher government (under Keith Joseph, Kenneth Baker, and others), the future of the College (and others in a similar position) then became doubtful. Principal Brian Palmer led a widespread study of all available options (including a drastic cutback of its expanded provision) and after these had been fully investigated, Bulmershe then merged with the University of Reading in 1989. The merger secured its funding and thus safeguarded a large number of its courses and staff, both academic and administrative, for the next few years.
The student experience and the Students' Union (BCHESU)[edit]
As already indicated, the College played host to a wide variety of disparate student communities.[citation needed] The long-standing Education degree courses attracted a large body of sports players and followers, and those of a competitive nature. Its newly added Arts and Humanities faculty appealed to a large number of mature students from the immediate local community, especially women. The theatre, drama, and film strand recruited those with creative flair who had their sights set on careers in the performing arts. And the more focussed courses in Community and Social Work studies (including the CQSW and C&Y courses) were attended by a significant body of black students who – for various logistical reasons – were never quite integrated with the rest of the student body. As might be expected, this sometimes led to significant tensions on campus which occasionally came to a serious head (see below)
Student social life largely revolved – as in most campuses – around eating and drinking.[citation needed] The formal student refectory (for those living in hall) was supplemented by a pay-as-you-eat canteen affectionately known to all as 'Chip City'. And the Union bar was the scene for many promotion events, perhaps the most notorious being the regular Foster's nights.
Alongside a managing interest in the bar (whose 'Landlord' was actually a College employee), the Bulmershe Students' Union provided a shop to meet every student need.[citation needed] Dee's Shop was a significant landmark on campus. And the weekly freesheet 'Bulletin', edited and produced by the Student Union (and at one stage by TV writer and Dr Who author Colin Brake), kept everyone up-to-date with news, events and gossip.
Large scale events had two main origins.[citation needed] Firstly, theatre students were required to stage performances as part of their assessment and examinations, and these were annually open to audiences gathered from across the student body. In addition, the official College Production, directed by a member of staff, was mounted yearly, with cast and crew consisting of all students who volunteered to play a part.
- College productions[citation needed]
- 1982 Days of the Commune — by Bertolt Brecht
- 1983 Hotel Paradiso
- 1984 The Trojan Women — by Euripides
Secondly, regular Students Balls were held throughout the academic year, principally for Freshers, at Christmas, for Valentine's Day, Rag Week, and in the Summer.[citation needed] Artists were many and varied, with soul legend Geno Washington performing, and at one stage included both Cockney Rebel in the 1970s and pop band Erasure, who played at Bulmershe in the run up to their big charts successes in the 1980s. Another well known band to play at Bulmershe was The Levellers who played the summer ball in 1988.
Student politics[edit]
BCHESU[clarification needed] was structured as many Unions affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS).[citation needed] It had a written constitution to govern its affairs, and an Executive Committee to run day-to-day business, headed by two paid employees – the President and Deputy President. In addition to the Shop Manager, BCHESU also had two other members of staff on the payroll – a Financial Manager to oversee the annual budget, and an Office Secretary.
Like much of student politics in the 1980s, BCHESU discussion and debate was heavily influenced by the Thatcher government and its policies, both in education and beyond.[citation needed] As part of the many clubs and societies funded from its budget, the Socialist Socity came to prominence and galvanised and divided opinion across campus. A sustained and organised campaign led to significant success in the elections for the 1984/5 Executive Committee but this was then challenged during proposals to donate Union monies to the striking miners. (The legality of giving money to causes beyond the immediate concern of students – known as 'ultra vires' payments – became a prime concern for student politics nationally at this time). The proposals fell, leading to the wholesale resignation of Socialist Society members of the Executive, including the President.
Aside from party politics, student debate was also fuelled by the disparate nature of the many, quite separate, communities on campus. Tensions between these communities led to two significant events in the life of Bulmershe, leading to formal investigations and reports by the College Authorities.
The first revolved around the annual Christmas revue show called Big Als, which at one stage fell foul of a serious allegation of homophobia. The well-established brash and bawdy event suddenly became a catalyst for the differences that existed between the sporting community, who owned the show, and the drama students who were, by their nature, responsible for every other performance at the College except this one.
The second took place during one year's traditional Rag Week events, and concerned an allegation of racism. Again, it seemed that a large part of the background to the event was the obvious but unspoken tension between the largely white main student body and those black students studying Social Work and Community and Youth work courses. The two groups were almost actively prevented from any significant integration by the logistics of the College – the professional courses were run in a distinct part of the campus, on a timetable at odds with the rest of College life, and attracting existing workers whose day-to-day experience was completely different from that of any other Bulmershe student.
- Susie Heath, addictions specialist and author
- Margaret Ounsley, Head of Government and Community Relations, University of Oxford
- James Sidaway, Professor of Geography, National University of Singapore
Bulmershe Court Campus (Reading University)[edit]
The site became the Bulmershe Court Campus of Reading University, housing its Faculty of Education (later Institute of Education) and Community Studies (later School of Health and Social Care).[1] It continued to offer courses in education, community studies, social work, and film, theatre and television studies until 2011/12. Original buildings were retained and updated, including a £1m refurbishment of the existing Bob Kayley Studio building (named after the first Head of Film and Drama at Bulmershe College) into a fully fitted 90 seater theatre also open to the public. The former Bridges Hall space was converted into a lecture theatre. And several new student halls of residence were built on the site as part of Bulmershe Hall. The campus was made up of many different buildings, some of those being hostels retained from the original Bulmershe College – including Mitford, Penn, Winchcombe and Blagrave – and some newly built on merger with the University, including Hollins and Huntley. One of the original halls continued to bear the name Blagrave in testament to the long history of buildings on the site.
Financial pressures faced by Reading University after the GFC, and the usual university re-organisations, ended all activity on the Bulmershe Campus in 2012 apart from use of the playing fields. As of 2013, all education activity has ceased and the newer halls will be converted to flats for sale. Much of the rest will be demolished.
From 2010 there had been uncertainly about the fate of accommodation and teaching, but these were resolved in 2011 and the University has now set about redeveloping the site for housing and an old peoples' care home, and the student accommodation and remaining academic teaching has been moved to other campuses. The Library has been moved to Whiteknights.[2] Development of the grounds has had to take into account the listed nature of the old Bulmershe Court manor building (as referred to above). Social work programmes ended in September 2011. Courses were transferred to the University of West London (formerly Thames Valley University), who operate them from a Reading site in Crescent Road (previously the home of the Reading College of Technology).
The refurbished Bob Kayley Studio (referred to above) saw its last performance in December 2010. Courses in Film and Drama Studies were being moved to the main Whiteknights campus and to a new purpose built home – the Minghella Building – named after the late film director Anthony Minghella, who was made an Honorary Professor of the University in 2006 before his death.
Institute of Education courses were relocated to completely refurbished University buildings based at London Road campus in 2012.
As of late 2013, some undemolished buildings were offered for temporary commercial rental.[3]
- David Nash Ford (2004). Royal Berkshire History – Old Bulmershe Court. Retrieved 31 July 2005.
- David Nash Ford (2004). Royal Berkshire History – Woodley Lodge. Retrieved 31 July 2005. It is made up of many different halls, including Mitford, Penn, Hollins, Huntley, Winchcombe and Blagrave.
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Update of the OECD Model Tax Convention Substantial Change to the Commentary on Article 17 on Artistes and Sportsmen
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European Ten-country Survey on Contracts and Income of Performers Open until August 8th!
Ten countries are the focus of the survey (Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom). FIA warmly invites performers from the ten selected countries to participate as widely as possible in the survey, which is likely to influence future policy on the remuneration of authors and performers.
Artists' mobility, social security and taxation in the EU - Seminar on 19-20 June 2014
|Brussels, 19th-20th June–FIA participated in the two-day seminar on Artists' mobility, social security and taxation in the EU convened by the European commission - DG Education and Culture. The discussion started with the overview of the main obstacles - regulatory, administrative and practical - faced by mobile artists and cultural professionals when dealing with social security and taxation issues.
A historical venue for the 2015 FIA World Live Performance Conference
The countdown is on! In now less than a year, the FIA World Live Performance Conference (WLPC) will finally take place. The Conference will take place in Dublin, Ireland, from June 4 to June 6 2015, and gather professionals, industry and union representatives from around the world to discuss challenges, best practices and current trends in the live performance sector.
Solidarity with the workers of ERT, the Public Service Broadcaster in Greece, one year on
The overnight closure of ERT on June 11th 2013 sent a shockwave through the international community. A wave of protest movements and messages left no doubt as to the consternation generated by the unilateral decision, by Greek Prime Minister Samaras, to shut down a respected, long-standing public service broadcaster. EuroFIA stands in solidarity with the workers of ERT Open in their struggle to preserve cultural diversity, democracy, access to information, quality entertainment and content, media pluralism and the public service mission of the public broadcasting in Greece.
Culture and media employers and workers successfully conclude ILO Global Dialogue Forum on employment relationships
Employers and workers representatives crossed swords and made their respective stands very clear at the ILO Global Dialogue Forum on Employment Relationships in the Media and Culture Sector. Held in Geneva, from May 14 to 15, 2014, this tripartite consultation was the first attempt in 10 years to focus on a sector that is experiencing a growing demand for flexibility and widespread use of atypical work arrangements in a rapidly changing industrial background. The Points of consensus the parties managed to agree on are now available in English, French and Spanish.
EuroFIA 2014 joint Survey on the Situation of Work Life balance in the Audiovisual and Life Performance Sectors
Sharing experience, identifying difficulties and drawing on good practices in the field of Work-Life balance in the audiovisual and live performance sectors were the goals of a joint trade union project lead by FIA, FIM, UNI-MEI and IFJ and funded by the European Commission. The project comprised a series of workshops and seminars, as well as a study carried out by project researcher Laurence Cuny. The data gathered during this research is now available in the EuroFIA 2014 Survey on Work-Life balance in both English and French.
The Lost Signal of Democracy to be screened during next EuroFIA meeting in Athens: 6-7 June 2014
Delegates from the European group of the International Federation of Actors (EuroFIA) will gather in Athens on June 6 and 7, 2014, to discuss and exchange on issues of common concern and recent developments at national and international level. On this occasion, a special session on the current situation of public service broadcasting and of the cultural sector more generally in Greece will be held on the first day of meeting. It will open with the screening of Greek documentary film "The Lost Signal of Democracy", recalling the dramatic closing of ERT, in presence of its director: Yorgos Avgeropoulos.
European Elections start tomorrow: Go vote! Bring a friend
On the eve of the European elections (22-25 May) the European cultural networks continue their "Go vote! Bring a friend" campaign. The years of crisis have shown that values and concerns of the cultural sector are not top priorities for the decision-makers. Advocating for subsidies is not enough - it's a moment to fight for our future and select the leaders, who will represent our interests and make our voices heard.
Next FIA World Live Performance Conference will be held in Dublin, Ireland, 4-6 June 2015!
Live performance is the only way for the audience to really meet the performers. It allows them to share a moment and emotions that are every time unique. This is why the International Federation of Actors decided – after a successful first conference in 1999 – to focus once again on Live Performance. The FIA World Live Performance Conference, kindly hosted by two FIA members: Irish Equity and Equity UK, will therefore be held from June 4 to 6, 2014, in Dublin, capital of Ireland.

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|"I'm going to take my time before making a decision. We'll have our meetings and go from there. I'm going to take the whole year into account. I'll take about as much time as last year. I'll meet with the coaching staff. It's been tough the last couple of years."
--Nicklas Lidstrom on the subject of his retirement.
Lidstrom's departure from the NHL would be a good thing for the Edmonton Oilers (and every other team in the Western Conference) but a terrible thing for the league and hockey in general. Though he's toyed with the idea for each of the last four years, he's 41 and not getting any younger. He's got more money than Davy Crockett and has captured nearly every possible accolade a man in the NHL could dream of.
He's the best defenseman the game has known since Bobby Orr's knees went on him and he's neck-and-neck for the best player the league has known since Gretzky and Lemieux retired (Lemieux's first retirement) with Jaromir Jagr. He's a quiet, calm, leader, a man who is the pinnacle of grace, class and dignity. And while others will come along to equal and probably one day surpass his on-ice records, Drew Doughty, Tyler Myers, Victor Hedman and the next bonus baby defenseman will be hard-pressed to match the man.
I've never been a fan of announcing a final season so that the media can treat it as a retirement circuit (see Erving, Julius) and if Lidstrom does decide he's had enough, going out quietly while playing the toughest possible minutes on the biggest stage in the world is a fitting send-off for the all-time great.


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Pork Cutlets With Sautéed Spinach and Capers
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- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1-pound pork tenderloin, sliced into 8 pieces, then pounded 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 whole grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
- Place the flour on a plate. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Dip each cutlet in the flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the bread crumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the cutlets until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side, using 2 more tablespoons oil for the second batch. Transfer to plates.
- Wipe out skillet. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 7 minutes.
- Add the spinach and capers. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Divide the pork among plates and top with the spinach mixture. Serve with the couscous.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 422
- Fat 19g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 127mg
- Sodium 1,132mg
- Carbohydrate 32g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 31g
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My 2 Cents: Bringing Hollywood To Oklahoma
When I took my kids to Ponca City last week to tour the Marland Mansion, I built it up by telling them that big time Hollywood producers are in the process of creating a movie about the Oklahoma oil baron and his fabulous wealth and scandalous personal life.
My 2 Cents: The Kelly Ogle Food, Fun And Facts Tour
Over my 50 years of living in Oklahoma, I've been blessed to see most every part of this diverse state.
Have you really visited Oklahoma?
Can you name and locate the regional areas of Oklahoma? Do you know how many of them there are? And if you know the answer to those questions, here's a third: how many of them have you visited? Oklahoma has much to offer in history, scenery and activities to those who want to explore it.
FIT's in Good Shape with Two Strong Shows
The first weekend of the 15th annual Festival of Independent Theatres , which gives small companies one-hour slots to try out new work at the Bath House Cultural Center, yielded two strong new pieces by Dallas writers: Like Me by gay monologist John Michael Colgin ; and Lydie Marland in the Afterlife by Isabella Russell-Ides .
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Just one general election race in Riverside County led to a recount – Cathedral City mayor – and the re-tallying of ballots ended before it finished.
Challenger Chip Yarborough called off the recount after it started at the county Registrar of Voters office Thursday, Dec. 6. That means Cathedral City Mayor Kathy DeRosa will remain in office. The certified results had her beating Yarborough by just 13 votes.
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Work at Mercy College
Mercy College of Health Sciences not only offers students an exceptional education, but we also offer employees a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our core values of knowledge, reverence, integrity, compassion and excellence are at the foundation of how we work and what we do. We are committed to providing the best environment for students to learn and employees to work.
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Adjunct Faculty-Biology/Pathphysiology
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach biology and/or pathphysiology.
Qualifications include a Master's degree in a related field and experience leading and/or teaching others.
The Secretary will provide administrative support for the members of the School of Allied Health. This may include typing correspondence, assisting with presentation preparation, taking minutes at meetings and assisting Program Chairs with the admissions to program process.
Qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent experience; proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, 3 years experience providing general office support and excellent communication skills.
Director, Information Technology
The position will be responsible for directing and managing the information technology activities for the College. The position will collaborate with our partners to meet the technology needs of the College.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field; 4+ years experience in technical and relational database administration with SQL; excellent relationship building skills and experience to lead and direct others.
Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
The Director will provide direction and leadership for institutional research and effectiveness and program accreditation. The position will oversee the assessment office activities.
Qualifications include a Master's degree in higher education. social sciences, statistics or related field; 3+ years experience in institutional research in an institution of higher learning or similar setting; demonstrated knowledge of research methods and advanced statistical analysis techniques and knowledge of regional and progam accreditation requirements and procedures.
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We are seeking candidates for a full-time Math/Statistics instructor in the School of Liberal Arts & Science. The position is a 12 month contract.
Qualifications include a PhD or EdD in a related field, teaching experience, and excellent communication skills.
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The position will provide instruction for students in the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. The incumbent will also have teaching responsibilities in Mercy College's American Heart Association Training Center.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree; experience working as a EMT and/or Paramedic; credentialied by the National EMS Registry.
AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunity
The VISTA will design and implement a comprehensive financial literacy program for Mercy College. The position includes developing program materials, creating and presenting seminars, identifying outreach opportunities, developing "train the trainer" materials, working with students and identified trainers, and coordinating and overseeing the financial literacy program. The position will also assist faculty with the implementation of service learning components in their courses and programs. Application and more information regarding becoming a VISA are available at
Surgical Technology Program Chair
Responsibilities include oversight of the Surgical Technology program and faculty.
Qualifications include master's degree; certification in Surgical Technology and experience.
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Qualifications MSN, 2 years in a clinical environment and proficiency in teaching methodologies; PhD, EdD or DNP preferred.
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48 regular season games ago we thought we had the answer. We thought we were going into year three of a rebuilding mode headed by a qualified leader that claimed to be going nowhere. Then he left.
32 regular season games ago we completed the worst season in team history.
Then things changed.
16 regular season games ago we were AFC Champions. We hosted a playoff game. Let me repeat. Following the worst season in the history of our team we won the AFC East and hosted a playoff game. One more time. AFC Champs, home playoff game.
Last season was completely expected and I doubt any of us had that team projected as better then a 10-6 team. Considering the amount of injuries this team got hit with last year I think 7-9 is commendable. The fact that there was still a chance to make the playoffs in week 17 shows that it wasn't that bad a year.
After the jump you'll find all the reasons in the world why the Trifecta is doing an elite job in rebuilding this team as well as perspective when someone complains about the architects of a 1-15 to 11-5 turnaround regardless of 2009.
Jake Long is a huge reason I trust these guys. Who knows who Randy Mueller and Cam Cameron would have picked for us in 2008. The idea of those guys being in charge of a 40 million dollar payday scares a hell out of me. The Trifecta hit with the most important pick we've had since the Ronnie Brown selection.
Think of the short period of time they've had. Two free agent periods and two drafts. Consider all the players they've acquired that have become the core of this team. Here's 25 players they've acquired that are the polar opposite of players considered a bust.
1. Jake Long-Potential Hall of Fame player.
2. Karlos Dansby-Forget the money, it's not yours and it was well spent. He's one of the best at his position.
3. Chad Henne-Although he hasn't proven to be the answer he's the damn closest thing we've had to a long term answer since Marino.
4. Randy Starks-Affordable free agent acquisition in 2008 that also looks to be a long term answer.
5. Kendall Langford-3rd round pick that seems to be a long term answer.
6. Devone Bess-Undrafted free agent who should rule out the Wilford blunder. This guy is a long term answer for us at WR and with the addition of a #1 he could have a Welker type season.
7. Sean Smith-Another long term answer at amazing value in the 2nd round.
8. Vontae Davis-Guy was more of an answer in 2009 as opposed to a question. Appears to be a long term answer.
9. Lousaka Polite-Free agent acquisition that seems to be a long term answer as well as an obvious fan favorite.
10. Donald Thomas-I've seen some hate towards this guy lately but I think we're quick to forget he was a 6th round pick in 2008 and was coming off an injury in 2009. Give this guy time.
11. Phillip Merling-Another player that seems to fill a long term answer. Especially as a complement to the previously two mentioned DEs.
12. Brian Hartline-4th round pick that might have gotten a little lucky at times last year but still gained confidence.
13. Chad Pennington-What he brought to this team in 2008 can never be forgotten. He instilled confidence as well as quality at the QB position. Henne might not have been as good as he was in 2009 if not for Pennington. Having him back for 2010 is a nice surprise.
14. Dan Carpenter-Solid long term player who went undrafted.
15. Cam Wake-Whether he succeeds or fails in 2010, I do not know. I do know that up to this point he's come as advertised and the fan base seems excited about him. I'm looking forward to him displaying skills he has yet to display.
16. Jake Grove-If he stayed healthy this year he'd be higher on the list. Free agent acquisition that must be highlighted if guys like Wilford and Wilson are being highlighted as busts.
17. Anthony Fasano-2008 was better then 2009. Lets hope that he bounces back in 2010. He's a quality player and when you consider that we got him and Adoyele for a 4th he becomes an even better transaction.
18. Jason Ferguson-Got him for a 6th round pick. Argue all you want about his suspension but for the last two years he's been an answer for us when healthy.
19. Jason Taylor-I consider him a acquired player since they traded him first. The difference between bringing back Ferg and JT is that we've already acquired JT's replacement, his name is Cam Wake. Wake will fill the role that JT covets as the 3rd down rusher. By not resigning JT they might be showing him respect since they might be convinced that he'd be cut at the end of camp.
20. Lex Hilliard-Solid player from the 6th round who has shown us flashes.
21. Chris Clemons-As a 5th round selection he showed ability. Now if they instill the instincts he needs he could be a long term answer for us in time.
22. Nate Garner-Originally a 7th round pick of the Jets, he was awarded to the Dolphins off waiver. Although still listed as a tackle on the Dolphins website he seemed to be groomed for a role at guard last year. I'd imagine the success of Garner last year has a lot to do with the attempted trade of Smiley.
23. Joe Berger-Solid free agent acquisition who showed great versatility.
24. Tyler Thigpen-Quality player they acquired for a 5th round pick. At the rate teams are looking for QBs I'm sure they'll turn a profit on that 5th pretty soon unless they get that value back in a Pennington trade.
25. Justin Smiley-When healthy he's been a solid answer for us although we're about to trade him. As long as we get at least a 4th for him I'm good with that. I'm of the opinion that playing next to Jake Long makes a lot of players better.
Now another 12 players that some might consider busts but since they're still here they do have a chance to turn it around. Either way these players were acquired and not inherited and are listed alphabetically.
Charlie Anderson, Erik Walden, Kory Sheets, Kory Sperry, Lionel Dotson, Pat White, Patrick Turner, Quentin Moses, Reggie Torbor, Richie Incognito, Tony McDaniel and Tyrone Culver.
Here's 14 players that they inherited from previous team acquisitions. I feel like each of these players has gotten better since this Front Office has taken over. Not only that but the fact that they were able to keep 14 players two years after a 1-15 season shows that they have done the best with what they had. Not only that but many of these players required new contracts over the last two years so the Trifecta approached these players with an open mind and not as if they weren't "their" guys. Once again in alphabetical order.
Brandon Fields, Channing Crowder, Greg Camarillo, Jason Allen, Joey Haynos, John Denney, Patrick Cobbs, Paul Soliai, Ricky Williams, Ronnie Brown, Ted Ginn Jr., Vernon Carey, Will Allen and Yeremiah Bell.
How about another 17 players they've acquired that have yet to get the opportunity to prove their worth. From a pure numbers standpoint there should be more then a couple that develop out of these 17.
Andrew Gardner, Andrew Hartline, Brian Johnston, Dimitri Tsoumpas, Evan Oglesby, Ikaika Alama-Francis, J.D. Folsom, John Nalbone, Julius Pruitt, Lydon Murtha, Nate Ness, Ray Feinga, Rolly Lumbala, Ryan Baker, Ryan Grice-Mullen, Taurus Johnson and Tristan Davis.
So there you have it. 25 players that I would consider solid acquisitions, 12 more who have contributed and could get better, 14 inherited players who they've continued to develop and 17 players who have yet to receive the opportunity to succeed or fail.
I don't choose to "blindly follow" the Trifecta. I choose to follow the Trifecta based on their track record as well as what they have brought us so far which is stability, integrity and respect.
For all the reasons I just outlined I choose to believe in the Trifecta when they decide to draft guys like Pat White, trade guys like Justin Smiley, not resign guys like Jason Taylor and sign guys like Gibril Wilson.
Sometimes they're wrong but the majority of the time they've been right so show some faith in the men we've all been waiting to lead us for a very long time.


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Williams Street Repertory is pleased to announce the opening of the second season of "The Fantasticks" at the Raue Center for the Arts.
The show opens at 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 10, and runs through Aug. 26, at the Raue, located at 26 N. Williams St., in downtown Crystal Lake.
As the longest running musical in history, "The Fantasticks" is an American classic. The timeless story of neighboring widowers plotting to romantically unite their son and daughter by pretending to feud and forbidding the two children to associate with each other will be re-imagined for the small second stage by producing director, T. Paul Lowry. Lowry's inventive circus concept is sure to send tingles up your spine!
The book and lyrics are written by Tom Jones with the music by Harvey Schmidt.
"T. Paul has put together an amazing vision for this show, and we are thrilled that he continues his directing work with us," said Richard Kuranda, artistic director.
Lowry spent 15 years working in New York City and Connecticut before coming to Raue Center. As the creative director of New Haven Theater Co., he created unique and diverse programming ranging from Hispanic children's theater to street performance art.
The Raue "Fantasticks" cast includes new Williams Street Repertory Company members Matthias Austin (El Gallo), Dana Parker (Luisa), Evan Johnson (Matt), and John McNally (The Mute/Magician). Raue regulars will recognize actors Frank Gaughan (Hucklebee), Paul Anderson (Bellomy), Amanda Flahive (Henry/Mute's Assistant) and Kate Hein (Mortimer/Mute's Assistant).
Cast members recently got into character on the Raue Center and William Street Repertory's Fantasticks-themed float for the Crystal Lake 4th of July Parade.
WSR- a professional theatre company right in Crystal Lake's backyard - is excited to build on its outstanding opening season and provide quality entertainment all year long.
The 2012-2013 season will include:
The return of "The Rocky Horror Show" opening Oct. 19.
"It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" opening Nov. 23.
"Company" opening Feb. 1.
"Short Stories and Tall Tales of the American Herod" opening April 13.
"Steel Magnolias" opening April 26.
Over the past year, Raue Center has attracted regional and national attention as recently as a July article on its successful National Piano Conference in the Huffington Post.
Steve Cochran of WIND Fox Radio praised WS Rep calling its work, "Challenging, provocative and, oh yeah… Fun."
Rick Kogan of WGN also had rave reviews for the Raue Center and WS Rep saying, "You must, must see this amazing work at this beautiful theater. Outstanding."
How to Get Tickets:
Tickets to "The Fantasticks" are $30 general admission and can be purchased online at www.wsrep.org, www.rauecenter.org, or via the Box Office at 815-356-9212, or 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.
This show is sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, BMO Harris Bank and RFP Photography, Inc.


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I grew up on a dairy farm. We had cows. We had horses. We had pigs.
And, we had a lot of bugs.
Mosquitoes, flies, and black widow spiders were the most common. I had cousins that were bitten by black widows and the war against the mosquitoes was an epic fight waged every year from March to October.
We occasionally won the battle, but alas, we never won the war.
Since critters that crawl, buzz, and fly are bound to be with us forever, here are some tips to deal with the inevitable battle scars.
How to Treat Bee StingsBees are the worst. They attack from the air in well-organized sqaudrons. They have a command sructure, but just like in chess, take out the queen and you may just win.
How to Treat Bug BitesAll the non-bees have pretty much the same weapons. They look different, but the wounds all look exactly alike. Most of the treatment is supportive, just relieve the pain and wait for the bite to heal.
How to Remove a TickIn the war of the bugs, these puppies are attacking our puppies - and sometimes our kids. Ticks are nasty, ugly little things that bury their heads at the first sign of trouble. Unfortunately, they bury them in us.
Spider Bite SymptomsSpiders are probably the ugliest of all. They have those long, hairy legs and sharp jaws. Believe it or not, they aren't as bad as they've been made out to be. Best of all, they eat other bugs!
How to Treat Scorpion StingsOK, I lied. Scorpions are definitely the ugliest bugs on the planet. We didn't have a lot of scorpions where I grew up, but I remember my dad bringing a family of scorpions home from Mexico in his luggage. Luckily, they were all dead.


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He's too big for that! When breastfeeding goes beyond babydom
Breastfeeding beyond the baby years can be met with some criticism by outsiders. Lactation expert Pinky McKay explains the benefits of extended breastfeeding and how to deal with those snarky unwelcome comments.
Although breastfeeding a toddler isn't everybody's drink of milk, if you choose to nurse beyond babyhood (the definition of 'baby' is relative to the culture we live in), you can expect some disapproval. In fact, you may have to respond to a barrage of negative comments.
At various times, I have been told, 'You will make him gay,' (interestingly, no one ever suggested that I would make my daughters gay, but I can vouch for the fact that it made them happy!); 'You will be going to school to give him lunch' (only if I am on the soup roster); 'He will be wanting a breast at his twenty-first birthday' (he might, but it won't be mine); and 'It is taking too much out of you' (mostly just milk).
Instinctive behaviour
When I breastfed our first two babies, I wasn't aware of the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding older babies and toddlers. I simply kept nursing them because it felt right. In fact, with each of our children, breastfeeding has been an integral part of my relationship with them and not just a matter of sustenance. As newborns, breastfeeding gave them a gentle beginning, and as toddlers, it soothed life's little knocks, easing the discomfort of swollen teething gums and picking them up when they fell (or fell apart emotionally).
Breastfeeding benefits
Breastfeeding provided a quiet space in the day if they (or I) felt overwhelmed, no matter where we were. Even a few minutes 'touching base' at the breast seemed to nourish our toddlers at a deep, soulful level, reassuring them if they felt challenged. When he was three, my last baby told me, 'Mummy, booby makes me feel brave when I get scared.' And breastfeeding not only soothed my little ones but calmed me as well. Once, when our youngest was little and I was dealing less than coolly with a teenager, the youth in question looked at me with a grin and suggested, 'Why don't you go and feed the baby!' I'm convinced that if prolactin could be bottled, pharmaceutical shares would skyrocket.
Breastfeeding, your child and you
Although extended breastfeeding raises eyebrows in our culture, the world average age for weaning is 4.2 years. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (that is, no fluids or food other than breast milk) for the first six months of life and that infants continue to be breastfed for up to two years of age and beyond. Mothers, too, benefit from extended breastfeeding. Women who breastfeed for a lifetime total of two years reduce their risks of developing breast cancer by 50 percent . The risk among mothers who breastfeed for a total of six years or more is reduced by two-thirds, and because maternal bone density increases with each child who is nursed, breastfeeding mothers experience less osteoporosis in later life.
Breastfeeding and brain development
Because brain development is incomplete for several years, there is particular interest in the role of breast milk and children's intelligence levels. A New Zealand study demonstrated that children who were breastfed as babies performed better in school and scored higher on standardised maths and reading tests and that the longer they had been breastfed, the higher they scored.
Breastfeeding research
Although research into the effects of extended breastfeeding on psychological development is scarce, another New Zealand study which dealt specifically with babies nursed longer than a year, showed fewer behavioural problems in six- to eight-year-olds. According to the test results, the longer the children had been breastfed, the better they tended to behave. However, when you decide to wean your baby isn't simply about immunity, health and intelligence; it is also about comfort, pleasure and communication for both mother and baby.
Speaking up
If you sense disapproval from friends and relatives about how (or how long) you feed your baby, remember that you don't owe them an explanation of your child-rearing philosophy any more than they owe you their support (though their acceptance would be nice). If you simply state the obvious (positively, not apologetically) 'Yes, I am still breastfeeding' (with a smile), or, 'No, I am not breastfeeding' (with a smile) you'll usually find that they back off. An explanation, on the other hand, may be interpreted as criticism of their parenting style. If you are really under pressure to wean, try responding with 'Our [GP/paediatrician/lactation consultant] has advised us to continue breastfeeding', or, (if they are really rude) put it back on them with, 'I'm sorry you can't appreciate the beauty of it.'
Copping it sweet
If you breastfeed beyond babyhood, you are sure to cop some flack. Try these retorts to deflect your critics:
They say: 'You're not STILL breastfeeding?'
You say: 'I'm sorry you can't appreciate the beauty of it.'
They say: 'You'll be going to school to give him lunch'
You say: 'Only if I'm on canteen duty.'
They say: 'You'll have to wean him or he'll still want a breast when he's 21.'
You say: 'Maybe, but it won't be my breast he's after!'
Find more about Breastfeeding
More related reading:
- The shock and awe of extended breastfeeding from Huffington Post
- Ask Dr. Sears: Extended breastfeeding – handling the criticism from Parenting Magazine
- Breastfeeding – deciding when to stop from The Better Health Channel


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While there isn't a lot of positive things to say about a loss for our Denver Broncos, there were some highlights in Week 3. There is also a Game Ball to be given, so let's just see what we can shake out. Needless to say, there won't be any candidates from the Offense this week. The Defense and Special Teams had better games collectively, so they will get the attention today. If you are ready, then jump!
Let's start with the Special Teams first.
Punter Britton Colquitt hit 5 punts for a 45.0 average and four of those were placed Inside the 20 yard line including a 62-yarder down to the Tennessee 5-yard line. It doesn't get much better for a Punter and Denver has a very good one. Colquitt has shown improvement from last season.
The Punt Coverage Unit held the aforementioned Marc Mariani to a 5-yard return average on 4 returns and a long of 12 yards. Those are excellent results and also show improvement from the previous year. Coach Jeff Rodgers has earned a week's pay.
Returner Quan Cosby looks like a very good Free Agent pickup just by virtue of the 30-yard punt return he had in the 1st Quarter that set up the Broncos first touchdown. Cosby finished with 3 punt returns and a 15.0 yard average. He also returned a kickoff 19 yards, but that first return was something that put some excitement in the fanbase. Kudos to Quan and the scouting department.
Now for the Defense.
DE Derrick Harvey recovered the Fumble that Von Miller forced in the 3rd Quarter, but did not contribute any Tackles. More on that play in a minute.
DE Robert Ayers had 2 Tackles and recovered the Fumble that Rahim Moore caused by his hit on Kenny Britt. The Titans Wide Receiver ended up with a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee and will be out for the season. I hope Britt returns to full health and Rahim doesn't get a Bill from the league office.
CB Jonathan Wilhite was one of the leading tacklers for the Broncos with 6 unassisted Tackles. He also had a Sack in the 1st Quarter that forced the Titans to punt, which led to Quan Cosby's 30-yard return and the Broncos first score. The 4th year man has been a pleasant surprise as another late addition to the team. Willhite shares the team lead in Sacks.
LB Wesley Woodyard was the other leading tackler in Week 3 with 6 Tackles and 3 Assists. WW is having a great season so far and it is nice to see him having success.
LB Joe Mays ended up with 5 Tackles and 2 Assists for a solid outing.
The Broncos biggest defensive play of the game belonged to rookie LB Von Miller. In the 3rd Quarter, he nabbed Tennessee quarterback Matt Hasselbeck for a Sack and forcing a fumble that Derrick Harvey pounced on. That gave Denver the ball at the Titans 13 yard line, all the momentum and set up what should have been the Broncos 3rd touchdown.


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The County of Brant wants to let its federal electoral boundaries be.
But those boundaries could be altered as the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario works to redraw riding boundaries to create 15 new seats for the province in the House of Commons to reflect changing demographics.
Under an initial proposed boundary change, the northern part of the County of Brant would become part of a new riding called Kitchener South-North Dumfries-Brant. The riding would include the current electoral district of Kitchener-Conestoga, the portion of Brant riding located north of Highway 403 and Brantford's northern boundary – including Paris and St. George – and the township of North Dumfries.
County of Brant Mayor Ron Eddy said the county's interests would not be best served under the proposed new riding. He said the Kitchener area's large population would likely have a greater voice than County of Brant residents within such an electoral district.
"We don't want to go to (the new riding) because our voice wouldn't be heard," Eddy said. "We would be crowded out."
A proposed altered Brant riding would consist of the City of Brantford, Burford area and Cainsville, as well as the Six Nations and New Credit reserves.
In a recent presentation to the Electoral Boundaries Commission, Eddy cited numerous reasons why the riding's boundaries should be left alone.
The mayor said Brantford and the County of Brant are working together on joint-servicing discussions in relation to infrastructure, as well as in other areas.
The amalgamation of the County of Brant in 1999 "resulted in a viable, working and co-operative county that works in conjunction with the City of Brantford," Eddy said.
Splitting the county into two ridings would result in "complicated communications, community interaction and a possible duplication of services," he said.
County of Brant CAO Paul Emerson said the current Brant riding serves county residents properly.
"It has worked well having Brantford and the County of Brant as one (federal) political unit," Emerson said. "Although we have an urban and rural mix, a lot of our commerce, employment, recreation and social events are done as an integrated community.
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Restaurant Guy Savoy's new Cognac Lounge is now open in its location inside Caesars Palace. Cognac connoisseurs and novices will enjoy the master-crafted and rare cognac menus that are solely found at the award-winning restaurant. The menu is expected to evolve as Restaurant Guy Savoy acquires other bottles or bottles are finished.
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The Cognac Lounge unique design is inspired of elegance and glamour with an array of elite cognac bottles which adorns it. The lounge which formerly served the Bites and Bubble menu offers guests a relaxing location as they dine and sip some of the finest indulgences in the world.
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Hennessy Ellipse – This is the best-selling brand of cognac. It has been a family distillery for eight generations since 1765. The master blender of Hennessy has been of the same family for seven generations. Hennessy blended together the best vintages for seven generations for the creation of Ellipse as a tribute to this dedicated family history.
Hine Talent – Originally stored in a hand-etched Baccarat crystal, this vintage cognac was bottled in 1990 in celebration of the bi-centennial of the family's arrival in France.


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text: Physics Seminars will nominally be scheduled for Tuesdays at 2:30 pm in Optics Building Room 234. Coffee and cookies will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of each seminar. Schedule Upcoming Seminars Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM A Journey of Burst Adventures Dr. Binbin Zhang (UAH/CSPAR) Abstract: In this talk I will review our current understanding of Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs), including their prompt emission and mulit-wavelength observations. The talk will take you to several milestones in the history of GRB research, along which I will discuss several difficult but fun topics such as GRB radius, compositions, dissipation, radiation mechanisms, diversities and classifications. Presnetation Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Physical Random Number Generation Using Chaos Dr. Ned Corron (U.S. Army RDECOM) Abstract: Chaos is a type of dynamics generated by deterministic systems that exhibit random, unpredictable behavior. The capability to generate randomness from a deterministic process is, to say the least, counterintuitive. However, in terms of Shannon's information theory, a chaotic oscillator is an information source characterized by positive entropy when observed with finite precision. As such, chaotic dynamics offers a physical source of randomness that can be exploited for technological application. In this talk, we will explore the nature of chaos as an information source, including how determinism can yield random behavior, and consider recent reports of very fast physical random number generation using laser chaos. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Detecting WHIM filaments with UV and X-ray spectroscopy - The sightline towards PKS2155-304 Prof. Max Bonamente (UAH/Physics) Wednesday, September 17, 2014 (attention for the date) Optics Building 234, 2:30PM The Search for Black Holes in Globular Clusters Prof. Jimmy Irwin (UA Tuscaloosa) Abstract: The existence of both stellar- and intermediate-mass black holes within globular clusters has been the subject of intense debate for decades. The rich globular cluster populations of nearby elliptical galaxies provide much more fertile hunting grounds over the meager globular cluster population of the Milky Way to search for accreting black holes emitting near their Eddington limit. Extreme X-ray variability of >1e39 ergs/s sources provide the best means of identifying such black holes. I will present the current evidence for black hole existing within globular clusters, and discuss the possibility that intermediate-mass (100-10,000 dolar mass) black holes reside at the centers of globular clusters much like supermassive black holes reside at the centers of galaxies. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Prof. Nagendra Singh (UAH/ECE) Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Dr. Reinout van Weeren (CfA) (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1) Past Seminars Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Some Physical Properties of Cosmic Rays Dr. Richard Lieu, Department of Physics, UAH Abstract: The population of cosmic rays with energy beneath the spectral `knee' is widely believed to be of Galactic origin, with diffusive shock acceleration at supernova remnants being the most favored acceleration mechanism. The basics of this mechanism in the context of parallel and oblique shocks and the direct evidence supporting its existence from shell supernova remnants will be presented, along with the relativistic extension to include jet termination and superluminally oblique geometries. Beyond the spectral `knee', the challenge is to find a mechanism that preserves the spectral `normalization' while steepening the slope by an index of 0.4. Such attractive possibilities as the re-acceleration of `pre-knee' population by colliding shock fronts, and large scale shocks including those associated with merging clusters of galaxies and cluster wind accelerated by dark energy, will be addressed. Lastly, I will discuss the GZK cutoff of the highest energy cosmic rays and its relevance to the question of Lorentz invariance violation, by explaining how the evidence gathered in the last decade against such a violation from stellar interferometry and Fermi gamma-ray observations reinstated the validity of the cutoff prediction. Full Presentation Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Particle acceleration and associated radiation in relativistic jets with shocks and shear-flow Ken Nishikawa (UAH/Physics) Abstract: We investigated particle acceleration and shock structure associated with an unmagnetized relativistic jet propagating into an unmagnetized plasma. The Weibel (filamentation) instability is excited in the jet and shocks are formed. Strong magnetic fields generated in the trailing shock contribute to the electron's transverse deflection and acceleration. Kinetic Kelvin-Helmholtz instability (KKHI) is also responsible to create strong magnetic fields. The velocity shears in core-sheath jets create strong magnetic field perpendicular to the jet. We examine how the Lorentz factors of jets affect the growth rates of KKHI. We have calculated, self-consistently, the radiation from electrons accelerated in these turbulent magnetic fields in the shocks. We found that the synthetic spectra depend on the bulk Lorentz factor of the jet, its temperature and strength of the generated magnetic fields. The calculated properties of the emerging radiation provide our understanding of the complex time evolution and/or spectral structure in gamma-ray bursts, relativistic jets in general, and supernova remnants. Full Presentation Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Quantum nanosensors: Towards optical detection and recognition of single biological molecules using the rules of quantum mechanics and plasmonics Seyed Sadeghi, UAH Department of Physics (firstname.lastname@example.com) Abstract: Conventional nanosensors are based on intrinsic resonances of metallic nanoparticles (localized surface plasmon resonances) and/or semiconductor quantum dots (excitons). In this talk I discuss the results of our recent theoretical investigation that have shown how one can use the rules of quantum mechanics in a system consisting of one metallic nanorod and one semiconductor quantum dot to design plasmonic nanosensors capable of digital optical detection and recognition of single biological molecules. In such sensors the adsorption of a specific molecule to the nanorod turns off the emission of the system when it interacts with an optical pulse having a certain intensity and temporal width. The proposed quantum sensors can count the number of molecules of the same type or differentiate between molecule types with digital optical signals that can be measured with high certainty. I discuss the physics behind such nanosensors and highlight how, despite the ultrafast quantum decoherence processes in quantum dots, we expect such sensors to perform at room temperature. Full Presentation Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Funding Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville Ms. Kenya Cole, Contract Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs; Ms. Susan Phelan, Grant Writer, Office of Proposal Development; Ms. Laurie Collins, Contracts & Grants Coordinator, Office of Sponsored Programs Abstract: UAH is a major research university with over $225million in research proposals submitted in FY13 and almost $100million in research expenditures. The Office of Sponsored Programs is committed to providing support to Graduate and Undergraduate students who wish to submit proposals for funding that would enhance their education and broaden their research experience. Ms. Phelan will discuss her role as Grant Writer and provide resources for finding funding opportunities. Ms. Cole will provide information about specific upcoming graduate student funding and what to expect when applying. Ms. Collins will conclude with final instructions for students about who to contact if interested and other practical issues. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Silicon Photonics: a Scientific and Technological Platform Dr. Jaime Cardenas (Cornell University/Nanophotonics) Abstract: Silicon photonics is a versatile optical platform on which we can gain scientific insight and achieve technological breakthroughs: from invisibility cloaks to radio frequency and on-chip digital communications. In this talk, I will present my research on several silicon photonics topics. We will delve into the basic properties of silicon that make it a nearly ideal material for photonics, and I will present the techniques that we developed to achieve efficient coupling of light into a silicon chip, ultimately leading to applications such as the realization of linear RF modulators, and how we demonstrated the carpet cloak at optical frequencies. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Chaotic Systems with Analytic Solutions Dr. Jon Blakely (AMRDEC) Abstract: 'Chaos' is complex, non-repeating behavior displayed by nonlinear dynamical systems. Well known physical examples include atmospheric convection and oscillating chemical reactions. Mathematically, these phenomena are typically described by nonlinear differential equations, for which there are no general methods for finding analytic solutions. Thus, it is common practice to resort to numerical methods to study chaos. Nonetheless, there are a few chaotic systems for which analytic solutions are known. In this talk, I will describe one such example of 'solvable chaos'. I will show how a complicated, non-repeating chaotic solution can be derived and written in a concise form. Then I will show experimental data from some physical implementations of this dynamical system including a chaotic electronic circuit, and a spring-mass-type mechanical chaotic oscillator. Full Presentation Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Macroscopic and Microscopic Instabilities in Relativistic Jets Dr. Philip E. Hardee, Professor Emeritus (The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa) Abstract: Relativistic jets be they Poynting flux or kinetic flux dominated are current driven (CD) and/or Kelvin-Helmholtz (KH) velocity shear driven unstable. These macroscopic MHD instabilities may be responsible for some observed larger scale twisted jet structures and typically do not disrupt jets on less than kiloparsec scales. Here I review our understanding of the jet properties that will lead to the observed relative stability of astrophysical jets. In addition, I review the progress made on the microscopic scale plasma instabilities in shocks and velocity shears that may lead to magnetic field generation and that does lead to the particle acceleration required to produce the observed emission from radio wavelengths to TeV energies. Finally, I discuss these instabilities in the context of the jet in M 87. Full Presentation Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Origin of galactic cosmic rays - are supernova remnants particle PeVatrons? Dr. Jacek Niemiec (IPN, Krokow) Abstract: Diffusive shock acceleration process at supernova remnant shocks is widely believed to be the major source of Galactic cosmic rays of energies up and possibly beyond 10^15 eV (1 PeV). I will present current theoretical and observational evidence supporting this paradigm and point outstanding problems awaiting further investigation. I will also discuss the expected contribution of the planned Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) in resolving the question whether supernova remnants operate as PeVatrons. Full Presentation Thursday, February 27, 2014 Optics Building 234, 1:30PM Measurement of cluster masses via Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect observations of a complete sample of X-ray selected galaxy clusters Ashley Lindley (Dissertation talk) Abstract: A powerful method for investigating cosmology is to observe the evolution of clusters over time, accomplished through analysis of cluster properties over a range of redshifts. One important property to examine is the cluster mass function, i.e., the number density of clusters of a given mass at a given redshift range. Studies of the evolution of the cluster mass function over redshift ranges are used for obtaining cosmological constraints. To expand our mass knowledge to higher redshifts, a robust method for determining cluster masses utilizing radio data is desired. Presented are measurements of the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect of a sample of 32 galaxy clusters observed with the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Array, an interferometric array at the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy observatory. The sample is selected from the most luminous galaxy clusters in the ROSAT Bright Cluster Sample in the redshift range 0.15 z 0.3. The data are analyzed using a method that makes use of the virial theorem to measure masses directly from the SZE observations. It is shown that masses can be accurately estimated from the SZE data alone, provided the availability of an average gas mass fraction that can be calibrated separately from X-ray observations. This method is therefore an alternative to mass-observable scaling relations to measure dynamical masses directly from SZE observations. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Understanding the physics of galaxy clusters Dr. Andrea Morandi, Department of Physics, UAH Abstract: In this talk, I will review the physics of galaxy clusters, focusing on what can be learned from Xray, Sunyaev Zel'dovich and lensing observations, hydrodynamical numerical simulations and on the recent development on the modeling of both dark matter and intracluster medium. I will discuss temperature and entropy profiles, scaling properties, in order to constrain the non-gravitational processes which affect the thermal history of the gas, as well as how we can use galaxy clusters as cosmological probes. Then I will discuss the first determination of the intrinsic shape and the physical parameters of both dark matter and intracluster medium in triaxial galaxy clusters via mutliwavelenght analysis. Finally, I will overview recent development in the virialization region of clusters. Full Presentation Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Femtosecond Frequency Combs and Their Applications Dr. Lingze Duan, Department of Physics, UAH Abstract: Femtosecond frequency combs combine broad spectral width with high spectral precision and offer unprecedented frequency stability. These features make them versatile tools. Over the last few years, we have explored a number of novel applications that can take advantage of the excellent performance of frequency combs. In this talk, I will first give a brief review of the concept and the main characteristics of femtosecond frequency combs, and then I will describe our recent work on frequency comb-based remote clock transfer, target tracking, tomographic imaging and refractive index measurement. Full Presentation Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Studying baryon physics with galaxy groups and clusters Prof. Ming Sun, Department of Physics, UAH Abstract: Most of the cosmic baryons are not locked in stars. Understanding the properties and underlying cause of baryons that are not locked into stars will shed light on the formation of galaxies, which only account for ~ 10% of baryons. Galaxy groups and clusters are the only systems where the bulk of the baryons have been detected. This makes them great objects to study baryon physics, such as cooling, star formation, heating from supermassive black holes and galactic winds. Moreover, a better understanding of these baryon processes is also important for cluster cosmology. In this talk, I will discuss several topics related to the study of baryon physics in groups and clusters, including AGN heating, ram pressure stripping, star formation and radio relics/halos. Full Presentation Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Timing noise of radio pulsars and implications to neutron star's interior structure and gravitational wave detection Dr. Shuang-Nan Zhang, Department of Physics, UAH Abstract: Radio pulsars are the most stable natural clocks in the universe, yet timing noises can still be substantial when the times of arrivals of their pulses are fitted with some well accepted spin-down models or templates of pulsars. In this talk, I will review our recent work on modeling the timing noises of radio pulsars. Our model includes a long-term power-law decay modulated by periodic oscillations of the surface magnetic fields of neutron stars, which can explain the statistical properties of their timing noises. We find that the spin-down evolutions of young and old pulsars are dominated by the power-law decay and periodic oscillations, respectively. By applying our model to the individual spin-down evolutions of many well-measured radio pulsars, we find evidence for Hall drifts and Hall waves in the crusts of neutron stars. Finally we also attempt to improve the sensitivity of detecting gravitational waves with pulsars by applying our model to reduce the timing residuals of millisecond radio pulsars. The main publications related to this talk can be found at this ads link: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-abs_connect?library&;;libname=pulsar+timing&libid=44cf02882f Full Presentation Special Seminar - Thursday, April 3, 2014 Optics Building 234, 10:30AM Future Missions of Space High Energy Astrophysics of China Dr. Shuang-Nan Zhang Abstract: I will first review several missions of China on space high energy astrophysics approved and to be launched in the next several years: (1) The Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) to be launched in 2015, which has three sets of collimated detectors with broad band (1-250 keV) and large effective area (400-5000 cm^2); (2) The dedicated gamma-ray (50-350 keV) polarization experiment POLAR onboard China's Tiang-Gong-2 spacelab, jointly developed between China and Switzerland and to be launched in 2015; (3) The dark matter particle and cosmic ray detection satellite (DAMPE) to be launched in 2016-2017, jointly developed between China, Switzerland and Italy; (4) The multi-wavelength Space Viable Object Monitor (SVOM) mission, jointly developed between China and France and to be launched in around 2020. I will then describe three candidate missions selected for further study and technology development: (1) The X-ray Timing and Polarization (XTP) Observatory, which is made of a large array of X-ray telescopes with focal length of 4-5 meters; (2) The High Energy cosmic Radiation Detection (HERD) facility onboard China's Space Station, which has large geometrical factors and broad energy ranges for cosmic rays, electrons and gamma-rays and is made of a large stack of cubic scintillators surrounded by silicon microstrip detectors from five sides; (3) The Einstein Probe (EP), which is essentially a large Lobster Eye wide-field all-sky-monitor working between 0.5-4 keV band and has a fast follow-up X-ray telescope. All these three future missions are planned for launch and operation in around 2020-2025. Finally I will mention briefly several other candidate space astronomy missions currently in different development phases, e.g., on dark energy survey, exoplanets, 21 cm emission in the early universe, missing baryon, etc. Full Presentation Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM Muon Radiography as a Probe of the Interior Structure of Small Solar System Bodies Prof. Richard S. Miller, Professor, Department of Physics, UAH Abstract: Small Solar System Bodies (SSSBs) such as asteroids are remnants of the early solar system. Our understanding of these objects has changed significantly over the past few decades with studies of surface composition, crater morphologies, and other physical properties by flyby and rendezvous missions contributing to a deeper understand our solar system's formation and evolution. However, in contrast to these surface studies there has been no direct measurement of their internal structure - critical information which remains largely unknown. We are developing a new approach to the study of SSSBs: cosmic-ray induced muon radiography. This technique will enable remote determination of the density and three-dimensional structure of SSSBs using muons generated naturally by cosmic-ray interactions in these planetary bodies. Once fully implemented this concept will: a) Remotely measure density and structure variations for meter- to kilometer-scale asteroids and/or comets, b) uniquely enhance our understanding of the early solar system by providing new measurements of density, macroporosity, and other structural features of SSSBs, c) provide critical inputs to computational models of Near Earth Objects (NEOs) for impact avoidance strategies, and d) support efforts related to asteroid retrieval, mining, and in situ resource utilization. I will report the developmental details, limitations of the approach, and describe how such an approach might be implemented near-term. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Optics Building 234, 2:30PM The Solar Storm of the Century: Did we dodge the big one in 2012? Dr. Alex Young (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) Abstract: On July 23, 2012, the sun erupted sending a billion plus tons of plasma and magnetic field at speeds upwards of 12 million km per hour hurdling through the inner solar system. This kind of event, called a coronal mass ejection (CME), is a main driver of space weather and can significantly impact our technology on Earth and in space. This CME is the largest ever observed in the space age. Fortunately for us, the eruption directly impacted the STEREO A spacecraft but was not Earth-directed. If the CME had impacted Earth instead of STEREO, computer modeling estimates that the event could have produced geomagnetic storming on Earth at levels greater than the famous "perfect storm" Carrington event of 1859. In this talk, I will provide an overview of space weather science and forecasting. 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Meanwhile, Sasha's rebellious behavior starts to affect Fanny's class. Fanny responds by giving Boo a coveted role in an upcoming performance.
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Date of News Release: 05/05/2013
(Hickory, KY ) -- On May 3, 2013 at 5:58 pm Senior Trooper Eric Fields stopped a vehicle on Depot Road in Lake City, KY. The driver, Dean Bourgault, fled on foot. Trooper Fields chased Mr. Bourgault for several hundred yards before losing him in a wooded area near Gentry Road. Several other Troopers, along with K-9 Oscar, and Livingston County Deputies, tracked Bourgault for several additional yards before loosing his trail. Citizens in the area called reported seeing him in the area, but officers were unable to locate him when they arrived. Early the next morning, May 4th at 1:23 am., a local citizen called about a prowler in the same area Bourgault was last seen. When officers arrived, they found Bourgault hiding in a vehicle. Bourgault got out of the vehicle and began to fight with both officers. After being tased twice, officers were able to restrain Bourgault without further incident. Bourgault was transported to Lourdes Hospital, treated, released and lodged into the McCracken County Jail. Both officers received minor injuries during the struggle, but did not need medical attention. Monica Harris, a passenger in the vehicle, was cited into court after Troopers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in her possession.
Charges: Execution of a warrant out of Lyon County for Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000, Three counts of Assault 3rd degree (Police Officer), Improper Parking in a Fire Lane or Blocked Travel Portion of the Highway, Speeding 13mph over the Limit, Operating on Suspended or Revoked OL, Failure to Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle, No Registration Plates, No Registration Receipt, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense, Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (on foot), Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree (two counts), Criminal Trespassing 2nd Degree.
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I almost forgot about it! I didn't realize it is already the last day of January. Time flies when you're having fun, right? But this Cat of the Month-kitty is perfect for January!
This pretty boy is Joe Sakic. He and his owner Nicole live in Canada. According to Nicole Joe is a miracle cat. When he was one year old he got hit by a car and had to have a reconstructive facial surgery. Joe survived. A year later, he went outside but never returned. Sixteen months later he returned to Nicole. He walked right in the house and was just as cuddly as before. The only thing that changed that he had grown twice his size!
Joe refuses to drink from anywhere by the bathroom sink, and would rather eat your food than his own. He's a very polite cat and speaks when spoken to. And to keep him off the kitchen table, you have to offer him his own chair. Recently he has taken to appearing outside the second story kitchen window – that's now how he prefers to enter the house. Joe is the cat that changes people's opinion about cats, because he's not really a cat… Just ask him.
Nicole is lucky to have such a miracle cat like Joe, who returned back to her after sixteen months.
Congratulations to Joe Sakic and Nicole!
Do you want your cat to be Cat of the Month as well?
So what do you have to do?
Not much!
1. Send a picture of your cat(s) to firstname.lastname@example.com
2. Add some required information such as:
– Name (yours and your cat's name)
– Age
– Country you and your cat are from
– Breed (Don't worry if it's unknown)
– Information you'd like to share. (For example: What are his hobbies, favorite food, crazy habits, What is he/she good at? Etc)
I'll pick out a cat at the end of every month that I will choose as the Cat of the Month.


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It was early June and extremely hot outside. Me and some friends went out to a party and got pretty wasted- usual summer fare. Greg was driving and he decided to drop me off at the end of my street. Then came one of the most erotic experiences of


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Guess who's coming to the cinemas later this year? I did these very enthusiastically during development, I was not actually on the show, and these weren't at all used - but keen to do some sketches. Kudos to Pablo and team at Framestore on such a great job.
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Sunday, 22 December 2013
Festive Feline Mayhem
Well here we are again. Another Christmas is upon us. The last few years have been busy now working in film vfx full time, it's been hard to find time to make pictures. Perhaps one day I can cross doing this pencil and paper stuff with film animation which is now becoming my waking life focus. So I managed to squeeze one out before I squeeze my family into our Volvo for an cross country drive and spend the festive season in Ireland.
Scout and Boo are new additions to our household. They are six month old Bengal cross breed kittens. I noticed Scout giving the Christmas tree angel a hard time one night and thus the inspiration for this.
Scout and Boo are new additions to our household. They are six month old Bengal cross breed kittens. I noticed Scout giving the Christmas tree angel a hard time one night and thus the inspiration for this.
Friday, 19 July 2013
celebrating 95 years.
A wip photoshop painting.
In honour of the great man. Happy birthday Madiba.
This is very serious and sombre. And I suppose reflects my feelings right now while he's in hospital. I'd like to do a joyous one later - something that reflects the emotions he stirs in me and many others, reflecting the way he's affected peoples lives.
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Mclaren letter racers
A little high speed car concept I did the other day. I was pitching an idea I had where cars that were also letters were racing around a track and formed a logo. It was for these folks:
They didn't like the idea and went for something more cartoony. But hey. It was fun turning around an idea in a day!
Monday, 2 July 2012
Home Territories
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Rabbit Madonna
Thought I would update with a strange old picture I did between jobs in 2004. It was a personal thing and as I recall I had a thing for rabbits back then.
Sunday, 2 October 2011
My wife and I have long associated each of our children with animals. Kinda silly I know. My second son Ruairi, adorable as he is can be quite a contrary little bugger. Magnanimous and cuddly, but do not cross him when he's grumpy - like a bear! When he was a baby he had a cute lil bear eared hoodie. And so he was Ruairi Bear.
Now Finn, our eldest son seems like a fox. Wily, smart and lithe, his cunning intellect will leave you wondering. He likes to play on the edges where he constructs fantastic worlds. And also, he is a bright shining light with a heart of gold. There ya go - above is my vision of this Fox, perhaps there will be more.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
2011 sketchbook pages part 1
Ok. Some sketchbook pages from earlier in the year, I think around May or June.
A little concept sketch (just realised how much he looks like the Fat Bastard from Austin Powers "Ooooh eeeeh, ah got a turtle 'ed comin'" something like that :) )
some guy in the park while my boys played tennis one Saturday afternoon:
my lovely, watching telly:
and there's always a sprinkling of these:
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Self Portrait sketch
Have been wanting to do one these for years. It's my first stab at a self portrait painting. Used the computers' camera rather than a mirror - which, if you'll excuse the pun, upon reflection, was not a great idea. Colour values kept shifting which made me constantly second guess observations - and the auto-exposure did the same for tones. Still, I enjoyed the exercise. Did this in ArtRage and took around an hour.
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Location: Surbiton, Surrey, UK
Saturday, 21 May 2011
new toys...
...which I am very excited about. Thanks James Gurney for letting me look "what's in your bag". I thought those fill-able brush pens looked nifty and they are! Here they are and some late Friday afternoon doodles in my sketchbook. There's some animators from Framestore (Arda, Vincent and Karl) - a doodle reminiscent of my son Ruairi who has a very cute little form right now - and a fellow from the train on the way home.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Animators vs Earthquakes
This is a 290 x 260mm watercolour, colour pencil and acrylic painting on watercolour paper painting that I made to contribute to the "Animators Vs Earthquakes" exhibition organized by: Paul Nicholson & Sylvain Marc in aid of 'Artists Help Japan', a charity created by Pixar's Dice Tsutsumi. It is being hosted at Cafeand in Shoreditch. 07 - 22 May 2011 Cafeand 77 Redchurch St London E2 7Dj OPEN 10am-7pm, Wed-Sun. Closed Mon/Tues.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Daisy Lola
Monday, 11 April 2011
ancient spider god
A rather dark drawing around my current insect obsession that emerged while playblasting turned into something even darker...
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Insect Life
Well, some spaces have finally opened up in my work schedule and for the first time in many years, I'm able to do some constructive work in a loose sketchbook! Hoorah! We'll see how long this lasts though...
Here's one from the train journey this morning. A very amenable subject who never glanced up from his paper in 15 mins!
Here's one from the train journey this morning. A very amenable subject who never glanced up from his paper in 15 mins!
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Three Brothers animation. Death's design.
The Three Brothers animation was directed by Ben Hibon and executed with the Framestore London commercials team. I worked with Ben and supervised the project for Framestore. Ben Hibon, concept artist Alexis Liddel, and myself brought designs to the table. Here's the Framestore PR.
Here's a progression of designs for the Death character. The three explorations below are quite different in their fundamental parameters. Bony and gaunt hands found even at this early stage.
The following drawings found the overall idea - how his robe would work, a little about his transparency / ethereality and facial structure and detail ideas.
and there was something about this one that we liked that spoke loads about his character. He became even creepier than this in the end. We took him far away from human characterization, he was a much more primal creature than this image suggests.
Here I tried to nail down more of the specifics, the hood etc. and started to touch on the all important look.
These were the final concepts which laid out in more detail the lighting and look, textures etc. Also how exactly shadows were to suggested and create forms.
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Three Brothers animation. Colour Keys.
I guess 'tone keys' rather than 'colour keys' would be a better way to describe these. I made for them as a spring board for the compositors on the show, Adam Rowland and Russell Dodgeson, to build on. They did a beautiful job compositing on the film and their work oozes the sort of subtle tonal work we were after.
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By Karen Cohilas - bio | emailJuly 23, 2008
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - As afternoon showers continue to dump heavy rain in a short period of time, city public works crews are trying to make sure our sewers and drainage pipes can handle it.
One work crew was in the 800 block of Baldwin Drive earlier Wednesday, a frequent trouble spot when there's flash flooding. Yesterday, yards in the block were underwater as storm drains were clogged with dirt and debris and the water backed into the street.
Now, workers are trying to make sure there isn't a repeat and are hitting trouble spots. John Reid said, "We're working all over the city. We're trying to take care of all the trouble areas now and this is one of our worst areas here and we're trying to make sure we get all this taken care of today."
If you are having a problem where you live with storm drains backing up, call public works and alert them to the problem. They'll try to get someone out to look at it right away.
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