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31. Continuing Your Classical Liberal Education
Dr. Stephen Davies, Program Director, Institute of Economic Affairs
So, you have gotten that position you've been working toward. You are now safely ensconced in a think tank, policy analysis firm or public policy research organization. Surely now school is behind you and you can do what most graduates do when they finally complete and get a post : put their books to one side and draw a line under their education? Not at all. This would be a mistake in a number of ways, as well as being bad in itself. You should now be thinking of how to continue your education in classical liberal ideas and arguments and look upon it as a long-term project that you carry on alongside your regular job. Fortunately, it has never been easier to do this, and it's a lot of fun, as well as helps you in your new career in policy.
Why though should you do this? Obviously, one basic reason is that learning and knowledge are good in and of themselves. However, there are lots of practical reasons why you should not stop your education once you graduate. In the first place, there is still so much to learn, much of it directly relevant to the work you are now doing. In the whole of your time as an undergraduate and at graduate school, you will have only touched on part of the rich and varied continent of classical liberal ideas. Suppose you have specialized in economics. There will still be many aspects of economic thinking that you hardly know even after that. There will be even more opportunity to learn new things in other areas, such as political science, international relations, philosophy, and history. All of this is a source of arguments, information, and explanatory analysis that you can bring to bear in your career in public policy. Why let it lie fallow and unexplored?
Moreover, the sum of classical liberal knowledge and argument (or indeed intellectual and scholarly argument in general) is not fixed and unchanging. Scholars are constantly producing new theses and undermining old ones, discovering new things and looking at established and known facts in a new way. You need to keep up with these developments, both because they are interesting in themselves and because they will often have a direct bearing on the kind of more practical policy-oriented research that you are now doing. If you are looking at criminal justice policy for ex ample, new findings in sociology or psychology will have direct relevance for you; they may lead you to rethink your line of argument or the kind of policy recommendations that you make.
In addition to these practical benefits of continuing your education, there are more fundamental reasons for doing this and making it a life project. These have to do with the kind of person that you want to be or become. If you stop learning and exploring the ideas you believe in and are committed to, you will eventually forget why you got into this business in the first place. You will become concerned only with the process of politics and public policy and lose sight of the goal, the ideal you had that shaped your choices and that you went into the policy world to help realize or defend. You will become a technician and stop being an idealist. One result is that your mental horizons will shrink, you will lose the vision you once had, which helped you to think in original ways. Increasingly, you won't ask fundamental questions. Instead, you will only look at the practical mechanics of policy and lose sight of the deeper questions.
You will also lose an important part of what makes you a more rounded person in general. This is a major problem in contemporary politics and the associated world of policy research and analysis. The British politician Dennis Healy argued that all politicians needed what he called a hinterland. That is a set of interests and avocations that are independent of their political career or at least not directly connected to it. He himself had a great interest in both music and literature. This gives the politician or analyst the vital quality of perspective and makes him or her a more three- dimensional person rather than a flat two-dimensional figure who knows and cares only about one narrow thing.
Washington, D.C., and state capitals are full of people who know all about the details of the latest hot policy topic or the bills going through the legislature, but have lost or never developed their hinterland. They no longer have a framework they can fit all this technical information into, a larger picture that gives it meaning. They have forgotten most of what they learned at school and haven't learned anything new. They may look sleek in their sharp suits, but intellectually they are flabby. They can't bring new thinking and insights to bear; they are responsive rather than creative. Eventually, the tide of ideas sweeping past them outside their bubble will sweep them away and leave them stranded. At some point, they will realize this and wonder why they are doing this and what happened to that intellectual curiosity and idealism they felt when they started out. Don't be like that!
So all this is well and good, but what should you do? The good news is that continuing your education and keeping up with scholarship has never been easier. At one time you would have had to go back to school or take part-time or evening classes if you wanted to do this. Now though, there has been a revolution in the world of ideas, and it is easier than at any time since the 1880s to be an intellectual, a student, or even a scholar without being in full- or even part-time education. The basic point is to make your education a part of your life and a continuing project. The main thing therefore is to make time for it. There are a number of things you can do. The basic thing is to do this in a structured way. Give yourself a manageable intellectual project on a subject that interests you, the equivalent in terms of time commitment of a full-credit class. So you might decide to learn about the intellectual and political history of the Progressive Era, or the philosophy of crime and punishment, or the economics of an area you haven't really studied before.
The most obvious thing to do is to read regularly and systematically. Compile a list of books on a topic or subject area that you want to look at and go through it. One way of doing this is to look at the lists produced by institutions such as IHS or Liberty Fund (whose own publications list is a great resource—even better are their online resources at www.econlib.org and http://oll.libertyfund.org). Don't just read books that are clearly policy-relevant, read pure academic ones. Also, start to explore ones in areas you didn't study in college. One good resource is the Amazon list of related books for any particular one you're reading. It isn't just books either; if you're lucky, your school will give you access to things such as JSTOR so you will be able to keep up with journals as well. As well as reading books, take out subscriptions to magazines. Not the obvious polemical ones but the more scholarly ones that are not purely academic but halfway between the academic and the popular. Think of titles like Independent Review, Foreign Policy, National Interest, American Interest, Reason, and Dissent.
As well as reading regularly, look out for public lectures in your area given by universities and other organizations, such as the National Endowment for the Humanities. Accept invitations to events put on by nonprofits and other think tanks that have an intellectual element, even (or especially) when they are in an area that isn't directly to do with the one you're an expert in for policy.
There are now a wealth of other ways to educate yourself. You can subscribe to and get regular updates from many sites. Among the thousands of blogs are some that are seriously scholarly and either tell you a lot, or even better, direct you to other resources. Many older books are now available online at Project Gutenberg and other sites. There are also excellent courses on CD or DVD on a wide range of subjects, put out by The Teaching Company and other firms, usually of a very high quality and sometimes with a distinct classical liberal twist or interpretation.
Don't feel that this continued education need be a solitary exercise. You can join or help set up reading and discussion groups either online or preferably where you meet for lunch or a social event as well as to discuss what you've read or seen. Also, it is very important to not only read what is ideologically congenial to you (hence the reference to Dissent earlier). You don't want to suffer from confirmation bias. Rather, you want to be exposed to the best arguments the other side has to offer, as this will sharpen your own thinking and keep you on your toes. Just as the best teams want to match themselves against the strongest opposition, so you should want to engage and debate with the strongest critiques of your own beliefs so that your own arguments are as strong and well-informed as possible. (Of course, you may actually learn something or even change your mind on something, which is not a bad thing if that's where the evidence and argument leads.)
Getting that policy position is not the conclusion of your academic career. Far from it—for all sorts of reasons, you should look to continue it, and if you do, you will gain a lot for yourself and also be more effective in the fight you are committed to for things you believe in.
Steven Davies is program officer at the Institute for Humane Stu dies in Arlington, Va. He joined IHS from the U.K., where from 1979 onward he taught in the department of history and economic history at Manchester Metropolitan University. He worked at IHS before, in 1991 and in 1992-93, as well as teaching at many summer seminars and events over the years. He has also been a visiting scholar at the Social Philosophy and Policy Center at Bowling Green, Ohio. In September, he will be taking the position of academic director at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London. A historian, he graduated from St. Andrews University in Scotland in 1976 and gained his Ph.D. from the same institution in 1984. He was co-editor with Nigel Ashford of The Dictionary of Conservative and Libertarian Thought and wrote several entries, including the general introduction, for The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism, edited by Ronald Hamowy. He is also the author of Empiricism and History and of several articles and essays on topics including the private provision of public goods (including two in the collection The Voluntary City, edited by Beito, Gordon, and Tabarrok) and the history of crime and criminal justice. He has recently completed a book on the history of the world since 1250 and the origins of modernity. Among his other interests are science fiction and the fortunes of Manchester City.
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Cloaca – University Professor Edition
It was just an ordinary quirky day at work today. When it was time to have lunch, one of my colleagues looked at me apathetically, asking me if it was really necessary for him to leave his beloved computer and analytical state of mind, just to go and have food. My instincts told me that it probably was.
But his question also reminded me of a TED talk I'd seen recently, one of the highest ranked TED talks, in fact: Sir Ken Robinson's take on the education system. At some point in his talk, he describes university professors as a form of life where the body's sole purpose is to transport the brain. All its other features and functionalities are reduced to the necessary minimum.
On the other side, there was this art installation a friend told me about, Cloaca. Here, researchers from different disciplines pulled together to create a machine that did one thing very well: mimic the human digestive system. A machine version of the truly minimalistic human, producing nothing but shit.
So I thought, why not combine the two? We could create the installation 'Cloaca – University Professor Edition'. You'd still feed it with food, it would still produce excrements, but in addition, it would also create scientific papers. Like this one, for example (via SCIgen).


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Lindley Estes writes about Spotsylvania County schools, King George County Schools and other issues of interest to the community.
You can also follow her on Twitter @SpotSchoolNews
Supplies for homeless students running short
Supplies are running short to aid homeless students and their families, Spotsylvania schools social worker Michelle Patton said Thursday.
The division keeps what it calls a "Treasure House" at Massaponax High School to supply necessities countywide, but with the ever-increasing needs, the box is becoming depleted.
Below are the current needs.
- Laundry soap
- Children's socks and underwear
- Feminine hygiene items
- Gently used children's clothing
- Shampoo and conditioner
The Treasure House is located in a classroom-style trailer behind Massaponax High School near the football field. Items may be left in the brown drop box located outside the trailer.
Massaponax High School is located at 8201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407.
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New Online Dementia Training Tool for GPs
UK – A free training programme designed to raise awareness of dementia among doctors has been devised by the Alzheimer's Society and BMJ Learning. The training programme was introduced after a recent survey by the society highlighted that only 37% of GPs in the UK have been on awareness training of this type.
The education division of the BMJ Group, BMJ Learning, is lending its medical educative expertise to the Alzheimer's Society in order to tailor an online training programme. The training is a response to the overwhelming 71% of GPs who would like to know more about the management and symptoms of dementia.
Currently less than 50% of people with dementia are formally diagnosed due to various factors, such sufferers being too afraid to go and speak to their GP due to the stigma attached to the illness. Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Society, Jeremy Hughes, believes that with the introduction of this training, GPs will be better equipped to support people with dementia.
Alzheimer's Society will also be offering long term help to GPs alongside the online learning tool. GPs can expect help with signposting patients to dementia information services and support in assessing people with memory problems. Editor of BMJ Learning, Dr Kieran Walsh, is positive about the collaboration with Alzheimer's Society and is confident that GPs will be able to provide the best treatment for their patients after learning more about dementia care on the online training tool.
A GP from Wigan described the new training tool as important due to the fact that doctors will be able to spot signs of dementia earlier on. Earlier detection will have a positive effect on providing treatment and support for people with signs of dementia, as the earlier the condition is treated the more effective the treatment will be.
Modules including non-drug treatments for behavioural symptoms and early diagnosis feature on the free training tool. Research by Alzheimer's Society has shown that the current number of 800,000 people suffering from dementia in the UK will dramatically rise, to a million people in ten years' time. The recent Alzheimer's Society 'Worried about your memory?' campaign raised awareness of dementia within GP practices. The Society's survey was part of the evaluation for the campaign in order to promote early diagnosis of dementia in the UK.
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It was the kind of possession Harley Forbes knew to keep safe - a 1970s era tandem Peugeot bicycle. It's a classic model worth hundreds of dollars but bought on the cheap and fixed up just for Forbes and his wife, Courtney.
The bike was tucked away on the front porch they share with Courtney Forbes' mother, Kimberlee Turner, on V Street in Vancouver.
"It has a horn and two bells - a bell on the front and a bell on the back," Turner said.
Even though it was hidden behind a ledge and chained to a brick, the family was worried the bike would be stolen. On the front porch they hung a sign, "Smile, you're on camera thieves."
But early Monday morning, the thieves didn't care. Nearby surveillance video shows two men bicycling away from Turner's house - one of the men on a tandem bicycle.
"I was absolutely crushed for my daughter and son-in-law," Turner said.
The Forbes are developmentally disabled. The couple can't drive, but the bicycle allowed them to run errands, go shopping and attend Courtney Forbes' doctor's appointments.
"I think it not only gave them a sense of independence which they would have otherwise, it made them feel good," Turner said.
That independence is gone until the couple gets their wheels back.
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South African Volunteers, Professionals Build Continuum of Care
Launched in 2002, the Africare HIV/AIDS Service Corps enlists Africans as volunteers within their own communities ― carrying out HIV prevention education, caring for people living with AIDS, training village health workers and, perhaps most important, linking patients in isolated rural areas to medical services at the more-central regional or urban facilities. Africare provides Service Corps Volunteers (SCVs) with training, small stipends and oversight. The SCVs provide, literally, life and hope.
One South African SCV is a woman named Thembsie: age 30, HIV-positive and an Africare volunteer since 2004. Thembsie supports the nursing staff and clients of a hospital's HIV/AIDS outpatient facility. She helps with counseling, home follow-up visits and community outreach. "I have to motivate people to face their challenges and believe in themselves," she says. "My own status motivates me to work even harder."
Thembsie works within the context of a major Africare project in the Chris Hani district of South Africa's Eastern Cape province, where more than 70 percent of the population is unemployed and about one in four people is HIV-positive. There, Africare and in-country partners are creating a continuum of care ― including HIV/AIDS treatment, treatment education, HIV prevention education and support for AIDS orphans ― between three hospitals, 33 rural clinics and their catchment areas.
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White, Sexton Power Women to BB Win
News Release Date:
Saturday, January 10
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Rebecca Sexton and Hilary White combined for 22 points and 18 rebounds as 24th-ranked Whitman College mauled Willamette University 61-34 Saturday afternoon in Salem, Ore.
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Whitman, which never trailed in the game, improved to 3-1 in the Northwest Conference and 11-2 on the season. Willamette slipped to 0-4 and 1-9.
Sexton, who entered Saturday's action shooting 58.8 percent from the floor for the season, made seven of 11 shots to finish with a game-high 14 points. The 6-foot-3 sophomore center also snared six rebounds as the Missionaries outboarded the Bearcats 44-39.
White did most of Whitman's heavy lifting on the backboards, pulling down 12 rebounds while adding eight points, four assists and four steals.
Michelle Krall added seven points and five rebounds while Jenele Peterson contributed six points and five assists. Jennifer Keyes with eight points and Ellen Vertatschitsch with six did all of their scoring in the first half as Whitman bolted to a 33-19 halftime lead. The Missionaries opened the second half on a 13-3 run and the outcome was never in doubt after that.
With 11 players making the scoring column, Whitman shot 42.6 percent from the floor while holding the Bearcats to 20.4 percent shooting night. The Missionaries scored 22 points off 23 Willamette turnovers, and Whitman's bench kicked in a total of 20 points.
The game marked the second time this season that Whitman has held an opponent to fewer than 40 points. The Missionaries downed Oberlin College 75-36 in the first week of the non-conference season.
Whitman opened the game with buckets from Sexton and Vertatschitsch in the first 40 seconds of play to take a 4-0 lead. Willamette forged two early ties, but Vertatschitsch scored again with 12 minutes left in the half to put the Missionaries up for good at 10-8. Keyes followed with one of her two 3-pointers and Whitman began pulling away.
Whitman returns home next weekend to host Pacific Lutheran on Friday and Puget Sound on Sunday. Both games start at 6 p.m. in Sherwood Center.
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies are looking for a reliable, proven left-hander in their 2011 bullpen.
Keep an eye on names like Hisanori Takahashi, Pedro Feliciano, Brian Fuentes and Arthur Rhodes -- all of whom are available.
But in the meantime, on Wednesday, Philadelphia signed left-hander Dan Meyer to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Meyer, who attended Kingsway Regional High School in southern New Jersey, went 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA in 71 appearances with the Marlins in 2009. He suffered a calf injury this past season and went 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA in 13 appearances with Florida.
He went 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 32 appearances with Triple-A New Orleans.
It is a low-risk, high-reward move for the Phillies. If Meyer returns to 2009 form, he is a steal. If he doesn't, no harm.
Meyer at least gives the Phils a little bit of left-handed depth while they pursue pitchers like Takahashi. The only left-handed relievers on the 40-man roster with big league experience are Antonio Bastardo, Mike Zagurski and Sergio Escalona.
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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First off, I believe the writing is better on this blog then all the other Celtics blogs. Also, there isn't nearly as many fans complaining over every little thing such as CelticsBlog. I like the views the writer has on the Celtics and I agree with most of what he says.
I think the only thing needed to put this blog over the edge is adding a forum which would be a huge plus. Just thought I'd let you know my opinion and keep up the good work.


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Mallux from a series I'm gonna do called Leagestuck. You guessed it, the homestuck characters crossed over with League of Legends characters. :p I know it's not too pretty, first time usin' a tablet really. And tryin' to color. >_> I'll work on it, okay? Anyway yeah, I'll probably do Nidalee/Nepeta next or maybe Olaf or Tryndamere/Karkat. Open to suggestions. :p
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A documentary film about Marii Hasegawa, one woman – pragmatic, soft-spoken, steadfast, humorous – and her focused attention on the work of peace, freedom and justice from the dawn of the nuclear age into the 21st century.
The film premiered during the James River Film Festival April 15, 2012
So many of you came forward to say how moved you were by Marii Hasegawa's inspiring message at the screening. Over 160 people attended the premiere! A standing ovation! We were moved by your response.
A big thank you to those who attended.
Our next screening and workshop will be at a Quaker women's retreat at Skycroft, in Maryland.
2014 Baltimore Yearly Meeting Women's Retreat
January 24-26, 2014
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A promissory note further dishonored
I wrote this last year, and I'm distressed to say that the situation is even more dire. Last year, I noted that the First, Second, Ninth, Tenth, and Fourteenth Amendments have come under assault from within, that the entire U.S. Constitution is being denounced as "evil" by self-appointed intelligentsia, and that even Article One, Section One isn't safe.
Where we are now is, in the words of the architect of the NSA mass-surveillance system, a "police state." The statist left under the leadership of someone media proudly proclaimed as a "constitutional law professor" has bypassed the legislative branch to rule by executive branch agency rules and regulations and executive orders, and are daring the judicial branch to stop them. The legislative branch is dangerously passing bills they don't read (such as Obamacare, Dodd-Frank, and most recently the $1.1 trillion spending bill), and bill writers know it, taking full advantage of such unconscionable dereliction of duty to cram in items not even a marginal defender of American freedom would knowingly allow.
In short, this present combination of an aggressive, unrestrained executive with a messiah complex, a listless, enabling legislature, and a cowed judiciary are ensuring that what we the people are subject to right now is not a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
I wrote last year that
We honor today a man whose vision for American liberty was that it would indeed apply to all; a radical for the American conception of God-given rights that are most decidedly not evil when respected by government, but evil when usurped:
When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The words, the promises, are not evil; they are magnificent. They are our inheritance. These rights are unalienable; that is the guarantee we have inherited, and evil it is to try to revoke it.


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In his prime 84-year-old Ronald Delaney was a well known professional boxer in Akron.
"I started as an amateur in 1945 when I was 15," said Delaney.
But Tuesday at the First Merit bank on North Main Street, the former boxer, who never backed down from a fight, found himself defenseless.
"BOOM he knocked me right to the ground," Delaney said.
The hit almost knocked out one of Delaney's teeth.
Surveillance video captured the only picture police have of the suspect standing behind a man in a black hooded coat.
Police describe the suspect as a black male 18-25 years old, almost 6 feet tall and weighing between 150- 160 pounds.
If you know anything, contact police.
And Delaney sure hopes police find this guy quick.
He may have knocked him out once, but this fighter is ready for another round.
"I hope they tell me when they find him so I can put some gloves on and at least have the chance to hit him back," added Delaney.
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Real Estate & Property Law
Lawyer's Suit Against Developer Claims Condo Was Missing 109 Square Feet
Posted Feb 22, 2011 6:30 AM CDT
By Debra Cassens Weiss
A New York lawyer who says the condo he wanted to buy was missing 109 promised square feet is taking his dispute to trial next month.
Rishi Bhandari agreed to pay $795,000 for a two-bedroom apartment in a building being converted to condominiums, the New York Times reports. Shortly before closing, he noticed the unit was smaller than he expected. The bedrooms, living room and kitchen were supposed to cover 743 square feet, but Bhandari's measurements showed 634 square feet.
The developer offered to refund Bhandari's deposit and let him out of the contract, but Bhandari didn't like the offer. Instead, Bhandari wanted a price reduction for the discrepancy, calculated to be about $111,000 by one appraiser. His suit claims deceptive trade practices and false advertising.
The developer has countered that its offering plans warned that square footage was approximate, and included "points behind the boundary walls." Its countersuit claims Bhandari breached the purchase contract.
"In a city where every square inch is precious," the Times writes, "Mr. Bhandari's case goes to the heart of one of the most contentious topics in real estate: how to measure the size of a home. Some calculations include the closets; some count the space between walls; many, it seems, contain a few dozen square feet pulled out of thin air. There is no hard rule, and so lawsuits are uncommon."
The case was scheduled for trial last week, but the developer sought a continuance. Jury selection is now scheduled for March 23, Bhandari tells the ABA Journal.
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Thanks, Whitey, and you're absolutely right. I just couldn't bring myself to gut it out, and watch our Dear Leader. I knew it was going to be just like you said. Now, the media is all over Rubio for getting a drink of water. That's going to be the next big thing: Get Rubio! I can see that they're turning their big guns onto him. Have a wonderful day, and Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!Thanks,Stevie,same to you!
It is snowing here ===again.
Listened to Obama,Rubio,Rand Paul last night.Stayed up later than usual.
My conclusion:Obama has not changed,still has an ideology of Spend as the last 4 years.Can you believe 5 Trillion more debt and he just goes on and on.
Rubio made a good speech and expressed the Repubs belief very well.Too bad the Repubs could not have done better for him as far as room,air conditioning,etc.
Rand Paul made us proud,clear,well spoken,good delivery.Told what so many of us believe.
Less goverment in our face,leave us alone,spend less,reform medicare,SS#,taxes.Pass a Bill to keep guns away from the mentally ill,it is not the gun`s fault!Oh,well,no Democrat would like any of this as they have Obama`s ideology.


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Rise of The Little Emperors
Results of the One Child Policy in China?
"considerably less trusting, less trustworthy, more risk averse, less competitive, more pessimistic, less conscientious and possibly also more neurotic," said Lisa Cameron, of Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.
"Experimental participants are also incentivised with money, the amount of which depends on the decision made in the experiment, which, experimental economists argue, provides a greater motivation for participants to reveal their true preferences,"
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We Give Back
a good story
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When Joe was in college, he decided to take two years off for overseas missionary work. The work would put him far from his family and relatively out of touch with them. While letters did arrive frequently, there was almost no phone contact (and email wasn't even on the scene yet!!)
After about a year and a half of service he received word through a very uncommon phone call that his mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was going in for an emergency biopsy.
The news weighed heavily on him…his family had already experienced the devastation that the disease can cause. One of his mother's dearest friend had died of breast cancer almost ten years prior. She was 43 and left behind five sweet and very young children. Later, despite the families moving geographically far apart, the bond stayed tight and each of those kids had a chance to stay frequently, sometimes months at a time, at Joe's house. Late at night, they often talked and shared tears over losing their mom when they were so young.
Now, with the news of his own mom's diagnosis he sat, far away, with no other recourse but to wait and pray. In the ensuing weeks, the doctors removed the malignant lump and administered chemotherapy. His mom lost a lot of hair, but not all. In time she recovered fully and was pronounced cancer free.
Happily, the diagnosis had been made at an early stage, caught by regularly scheduled mammogram. Had it not been caught so early, she might not now be enjoying retirement with her husband, spending hours spoiling her grandchildren, and devoting time to complete the Race for the Cure¨.
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Eric Lannon, accused scam artist, hits Richmond
Eric Lannon, who is said to have a history of swindling, has reportedly slept in at least four University of Richmond student apartments or houses.
Photo Gallery: Trick or Treat Street 2013
Check out photos from the 2013 Trick of Treat Street, hosted by SpiderBoard and student organizations to allow children to participate in Halloween-themed activities.
Kevin Bales presents "Unlocking the Science of Slavery"
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The federal government has been shut down for 4 days. University officials do not expect that it will disrupt the school's day-to-day routine.
Distillery found in University Forest Apartments
A student living in university apartments was caught and cited by campus police for running an illegal distillery with stolen containers.
Lost bikes to be sold in January if not claimed earlier
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The Gray Haven, SSTOP bring awareness to human trafficking
Students and faculty of the University of Richmond and members of the Richmond community discuss ways to prevent and raise awareness of human trafficking.
Student advocates fresh produce delivery on campus
Senior Celeste Reppond delivers Horse and Buggy Produce in the Richmond area, and now is trying to turn her campus neighbors on to the farm-fresh produce.
Over-worked finance interns cause concern
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Black Ensemble Theatre to Present BPI Black Playwright's Festival, 4/8-13
Black Ensemble Theater (BE) announces its 9th annual Black Playwright's Festival, April 8-13, 2014, as part of the company's Black Playwright's Initiative (BPI). The Festival will take place at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street. This fun and daring Black Playwrights Festival brings new scripts to the BE stage for innovative and engaging readings. These scripts have all been developed by BPI members through the BPI process.
The 2012 BPI Black Playwright's Festival opens on April 8, 2014, with an Opening Party and Tribute to BPI Playwright Leonard Ferris. Leonard started writing as a second career in his early sixties. He has been a member of the BPI for four years. Leonard is a prolific playwright having written six scripts since joining the BPI and having all six produced in the Black Playwrights Festivals for the past four years. The Festival includes full-length plays by Leonard Ferris, M. Shelly Conner, Wendell Etherly, Ervin Gardner and Daryl Brooks. The Festival will culminate with an evening of Shorty's (10 minutes plays) on Sunday, April 13, written by BPI members Loy Webb, Cory Wright, Ervin Gardner and Reginald Williams.
"Black Ensemble Theater is committed to identifying and developing new playwrights. Since the BPI started nine years ago, many members have had their plays professionally produced at Black Ensemble Theater, throughout Chicago and across the nation," says Jackie Taylor. "We invite the community to experience new readings by our playwrights in a series of entertaining evenings, and it is our mission to usher these talented Black artists into the local and national spotlight."
The BPI develops and strengthens the playwriting skills of novice and experienced playwrights. It is the purpose of the BPI to develop potential writers for the Black Ensemble Theater and also expose the playwrights to local and national theater companies who may be interested in their work. It is also the purpose of the BPI to provide opportunities, resources and exposure to the Black playwriting community; and to ensure future productions for the Black Ensemble Theater.
Black Ensemble Theater produces approximately 15 BPI readings of new scripts per year through the annual Sex in the Summer Play Series, and the annual Black Playwright's Festival.
April 8, 2014 at 7:30pm
Opening Ceremonies Honoring BPI Playwright Leonard Ferris
Price of Corn
Rosa Bocanegra is forced to fight a battle that just keeps repeating itself in this tense drama.
Written by Leonard Ferris
Directed by Daryl Brooks
April 9, 2014 at 7:30pm
Broken Fences
Good fences make good neighbors, but Chicago apartment dwellers don't have that luxury in this offbeat farce that examines relationships in close quarters.
Written by M. Shelly Conner
Directed by Daryl Brooks
April 10, 2014 at 7:30pm
The Inheritance
The Inheritance is a story about a mother who is forced to deal with her past when her son seeks out the true identity of his father.
Written by Wendell Etherly
Directed by Daryl Brooks
April 11, 2014 at 7:30pm
The Trial of Moses "Fleetwood" Walker
Most people think Jackie Robinson was the first Black professional baseball player. He was not.
The first African American professional baseball player was Moses Fleetwood Walker. This story takes place in 1894 when Moses was on trial accused of killing a white man.
Written by Ervin Gardner
Directed by Daryl Brooks
April 12, 2014, 7:30pm
"Use Me": The Story of Bill Withers
"Lean on Me,' "Ain't No Sunshine," "Grandma's Hands" are just a few of the songs that this Grammy winning songwriter has produced. "Use Me" takes a look inside the life of a musical genius that wouldn't give up or sell-out.
Written and Directed by Daryl Brooks
April 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm: Closing Ceremonies
The Shorty's (Short 10-minute plays written by members of the Black Playwright's Initiative)
Loy Webb - Drive To Mississippi
Reginald Williams - Revelation
Ervin Gardner - Confusion
Cory Wright - 20 Minutes to Destiny
Directed by Lyle Miller
Tickets are $15 per evening or $50 for the entire Festival. Tickets are available at the box office, online at www.blackensemble.org or by phone, (773) 769-4451. The Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center is located at 4450 N. Clark Street. Valet parking is available.
The Black Ensemble Theater: Founded in 1976, by the phenomenal producer, playwright and actress Jackie Taylor, Black Ensemble Theater is the only African American theater located in the culturally, racially and ethnically diverse north side Uptown community. Through its Five Play Season of Excellence, The Black Ensemble Theater dazzles audiences locally, nationally and internationally with outstanding original musicals that are entertaining, educational and uplifting. The Black Ensemble Theater has produced more than 100 productions and employed over 5,000 artists.
On November 18, 2011, The Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center opened and is able to accommodate larger-scale productions, bigger audiences and a wider range of educational programming. The new facility includes amenities such as a 299-seat main stage theater (double the capacity of the original venue); 14 offices, classroom space; rehearsal hall, dance studio, scene shop, costume shop, and wardrobe rooms; seven dressing rooms; rehearsal room for musicians; front lobby space with concession areas; and an indoor parking garage. The completion of a 150-seat theater, which will serve as an experimental stage for the work of the Black Playwright Initiative (BPI), is starting construction in 2014.
The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater Company is to eradicate racism and its devastating effects upon society through the theater arts. For more information on the Black Ensemble Theater Company, please visit www.BlackEnsembleTheater.org or call 773-769-4451.


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Among the candlelight and tears Friday night, there were prayers for Jade Morris. The 10-year-old's body was positively identified by the Clark County coroner earlier in the day.
At Casa De Luz, a church near Sahara Avenue and Industrial Road, friends and well-wishers coped with the knowledge that Morris, who had been missing for six days, was the victim of murder.
"The cause of death is multiple stab wounds and incised wounds, and the manner of death is homicide," said Coroner Mike Murphy.
For those who personally knew the outgoing girl, there is only one word to describe the past week.
"Hell," said family friend Tonya Evans. "It's been horrible because Jade was a beautiful, young girl."
Evans' own 10-year-old daughter was good friends with Morris.
"Whenever she would come over, she would always sing, and we would always laugh and watch movies together," said Kayla Evans.
At the spot where Jade's body was found - an unfinished neighborhood near North 5th Street and Dorrell Road - candles and teddy bears fill the barren landscape.
Jade's family stopped by Friday evening.
"My mind is kind of in a state of disbelief, because I can't believe this has happened to my little girl," said Tejuana Reeves, Jade's mother.
For six days the family hoped for the best, but were hit with the worst.
"I appreciate everybody that's come out and left things for her," Reeves said. "It's like her life didn't go unnoticed, and I appreciate that."
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Beef or lamb with prunes is a classic Moroccan dish that combines sweet prunes and meat with the fragrant spices of ginger, saffron, cinnamon and pepper. It's often served at holiday gatherings, weddings and other special occasions with Moroccan bread for scooping up the meat and sauce.
Meat and Prunes can be prepared in a pressure cooker, conventional pot or clay or ceramic tagine. Use tender cuts of meat (some pieces on the bone) for the best results.
Cooking time is for a pressure cooker. Allow double or triple this time for other methods.
Also see Sweet and Spicy Moroccan Tagines.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
- 2 lb. (about 1 kg) tender beef or lamb, cut into three inch pieces
- 2 medium onions, grated or very finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Moroccan yellow colorant)
- 1 or 2 3" to 4" pieces of cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil
- handful of cilantro sprigs, tied together into a bouquet
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- 1/2 lb. (about 1/4 kg) prunes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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- 1 tablespoon toasted golden sesame seeds (optional)
- handful of fried almonds (optional)
Cook the Meat
Conventional pot or pressure cooker method: Mix the meat with the onions, garlic, spices, and oils. Brown the meat for a few minutes over medium heat. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and the cilantro. Over high heat, bring the meat and liquids to a fast simmer.
If using a pressure cooker, cover tightly and continue heating until pressure is achieved. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook with pressure for 45 to 50 minutes. (Note: About halfway through cooking, remove and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquids.) After the meat has cooked, release the pressure and reduce the sauce, uncovered, until it is mostly oils and onion.
If using a conventional pot, cover and simmer the meat over medium heat for two to two-and-half hours, until the meat is very tender and breaks away easily from the bone. (Note: About halfway through cooking, remove and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquids.) If necessary, add a small amount of water during cooking to prevent the meat from scorching. When the meat has cooked, reduce the sauce until it is mostly oil and onions.
Clay or ceramic tagine method: Slice one of the onions instead of grating it, and layer the onion rings on the bottom of the tagine. Mix the meat with the grated onion, garlic, oils and spices, and place on the onion rings. Add 2 1/2 cups water, cover, and place the tagine on a diffuser over medium heat. Allow the tagine to reach a simmer (this may take a long time), and then reduce the heat to the lowest temperature necessary to maintain the simmer. Allow the tagine to cook for three hours or longer, until the meat is very tender and the liquids are reduced. (Note: About two hours into the cooking, remove and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquids.)
Cook the Prunes
While the meat is cooking, put the prunes in a small pot and cover with water. Simmer over medium heat, partially covered, until the prunes are quite tender. (How long this takes can vary greatly depending on the prunes, but the average time is 15 to 30 minutes.) Drain the prunes, and add the 1/2 cup of liquids reserved from the meat. Stir in the honey, sugar and cinnamon, and simmer the prunes another 10 minutes, or until they are sitting in a thick syrup.
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Put the meat on a large serving platter (if you've cooked in a tagine, it will also be used as the serving dish), and spoon the prunes and syrup on top. If desired, garnish with fried almonds and/or sesame seeds.


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Hey guys, been a while,
I'm in the market for a new delay pedal….
Tap tempo is highly desirable but not 100% required, i can make do with anything,
Cost is also in consideration, i'm just a poor music student paying his way through college,
Have at er,
I like the play metal and such but i'm in school for jazz now, so whatever works, the whole point of it is to spruce up my lead sound….
If it counts for anything, I REALLY liked the "Tape Echo" effect rather than the digital delays that I was able to get from line 6, if you guys can come up with anything that would sort of get me that sound back…
*Also for anyone who remembers my amp blowing up and going to the shop, the whole thing was just a blown fuse in the power section, $65 bench time fees.
Don't know precisely what your budget is, but in terms of value I think the Line 6 M5 is an awesome buy even if you only use it as a delay pedal and nothing else. You get pretty much every variety you'll ever need, from pristine digital to analog to tape (tube and solid state models) to reverse to Binson Echorec-style platter delays with Tap tempo, lots of delay time available, user presets etc.
I think it usually runs $199, which isn't much more (and in some cases less) than what you'll pay for a good delay pedal. But this thing has a tone of delays PLUS distortions/ODs/reverbs/modulation effects/etc. I got mine for around $140ish through Hello Music a few months back. One of the best, maybe the best, bang-for-buck purchases I've ever made.
I also like my MXR Carbon Copy, which I basically bought for the same price as the M5 a few years ago. If you keep your delay times under 500ms, it's great choice for analog (I think it maxes out at 600ms). I like that you can switch the modulation on and off….that helps get a bit of a tape effect. Some folks think it's a bit too dark sounding, but I like it.
After that, I think the Boss DD-7 is a good option too. I think that runs about $169, but at that point I'd just find another $30 and get the M5.
Hey Ex6 – I'll be covering quite a number of delay pedals in the line-up for 3P3D which starts on Dec 1st. (Just FYI). I can give you some better advice / suggestions once I have a chance to play them.
I will say – when you listen to delays – you really want to focus in on the repeats. This is something I learned when I did the MXR / Maxon delay shoot-out. Frankly speaking – I thought the repeats on the Maxon were more warm to my ears. I know many folks really dig the MXR – so I think it's all a matter of preference … but, when you do listen / demo / sample the delay pedals – you want to really hone in on the repeats. (That is the proof in the pudding).
M5 is also a great choice, b/c it's a swiss army knife with chock loads of options and features. Prob best bang for the buck.
sounds good TK, i'll wait till then to make a choice, looking forward to it
Sounds good. BTW – b/c of Hurricane Sandy – some of the 'order of things' got messed up a bit.
Usually, I feature stories around the time of a video release, but in effort to let some stories hit for Black Friday – I released them before the video.
Check the home page of TheToneKing.com. You'll see most of the delay pedals I'll be covering. (Visual Sound, TC Electronic and the Vox DelayLab).
Those are the few that I'll be covering for 3P3D.
Checking them out now, looking forward to watching the videos!
Bummer about hurricane sandy too. Hope everyone's allright.
I ended up buying a biyang AD-8, not recieved in the mail yet, but for $66 it sounds pretty awesome.
interesting topic, biyang and akai pedals are EXACTLY the same, save the paint job.
TK, you should do a comparison of the two to see if i'm right
For $24 – any pedal is a good pedal … but it's pretty common for some companies to 'buy' or 'rent' or 'contract' – (pick your own word), some other pedal design and brandI it as your own.
To my understanding – Joyo is doing this for some pedal companies.
I'm at a bit of a loss on this one – but there was a Washburn pedal I picked up a few Christmas' ago. Paid (I think) $20 for it. Or, maybe it was free with a purchase. Washburn Soloist I believe it was called.
Interestingly enough – during a 3P3D event, someone emailed me, asking if I wanted to use their uber rare limited edition, hand numbered pedal (I don't recall the manufacturer) – but it turned out to be the same exact thing as my free / $20 Washburn pedal. Someone got the design from someone, made a limited quantity, numbered them, then sold em at a premium.
That, I suspect is the same case w Akai and Biyang.
BTW – that's not to say any of them are bad … just matter of fact on branding, etc.
(btw – I never borrowed the pedal, so no sense in trying to look it up, or asking me about it – especially that I forgot the name … but it was the same as the Washburn Soloist).
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The divisional round of the NFL playoffs begin Saturday - and those games are making an economic impact, right here in Reno. Especially, when you factor in a certain San Francisco team.
Playoff football means more people coming in this weekend placing higher bets. Many of them -- betting on the local favorite.
"Whether they're going to watch it here or they're going to go back home and watch it in their living room, they want to have action on the Niners," says John Pinto.
Pinto says if San Francisco makes it to the Super Bowl the money bet on the big game could break a record. He says every 49ers playoff win means more business for the Silver Legacy bringing Bay Area residents to Reno. "We've got three weeks of Niners fans coming in here. They're taking advantage of our restaurants, the table games, slot machines. They live in the sports book. The bleachers that we put up will be filled."
Bully's Sports Bars are also getting some extra business from the post-season. With many Wolf Pack fans coming in to cheer on former Nevada Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick.
"I would say we would normally be 75 to 80-percent. With the Niners and Kaepernick playing, it's well over 100-percent. People with standing room only," says Jody Clark.
Bully's will have specials during the games including $2 domestic beers.
Clark says the games make for an exciting weekend. "Everybody's into it. They're high-fiving people they don't even know. You have the flavor of the Packers vs. the Niners and other teams. Everybody has their favorite team and they're going against each other. There's a lot of trash-talking going on but it's always good fun and a great atmosphere."
Employees at Buffalo Wild Wings Agree -- the playoff games up the ante for football fans.
"A lot more of the diehards come out for their team. They're here in their full outfits. They have their jerseys on, their hats. They're excited. It's a lot of fun. It's very much of a game atmosphere, so it's like you're actually at the game," says Danielle Howard.
You can get $2 drinks during the games -- among other deals. And you can even cheer for the Panthers, but you might be outnumbered. "You'll have a couple of the opposing teams but it's a lot of fun. Everybody's cheering for the same team."
Buffalo Wild Wings has 64 TVs around the restaurant and they're expecting a packed house, this weekend. And on Sunday, they're even opening up and hour and a half early, so people can come in at 9:30 and have a seat for the football game.
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So I was minding my own business at work this morning reading some articles on Y! Sports and stumbled upon an Adrian Wojnarowski article about Royce White and his current fallout with Houston. I've been a fan of Royce White's since Iowa State and am wondering if the Warriors could swipe him up if he's waived by Houston due to these Flying anxiety issues. I do realize we have a full 15 man roster, but seeing that Bazemore hasn't gotten a second of NBA play and B. Rush is out for the season, it may be advantageous to pick up the 16th overall draft pick without having to even draft or trade for him. One man's trash is another man's treasure type of thing.
The only forseeable issue is the same that the Rockets are having at the moment; the man cannot fly or can fly on a limited basis. Bus logistics can be an issue as well with guys like this, but if Madden doesn't fly due to a similar issue, why can't Royce work it out? The guy is talented afterall, would it be worth it? I'm interested to hear everyone's thoughts on this subject, not like we have any influence on FO but always fun to use your imagination! (=


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CATEGORIES Drama, Universal, RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Newsstand, Steven Spielberg, Politics, Oscar Watch, Movies, Oscars, CinematicalStop the presses – or, at least, the blog software: Steven Spielberg has broken his interview embargo to "defend" Munich. He gave a phone interview to Roger Ebert and, predictably, he doesn't say a whole lot ("I knew I was going to be losing friends when I took on the subject ... I am also making new friends"), but I suppose after all the press about how he absolutely refused to do press, the conversation is news itself.
It's actually less a passionate defense than a carefully-worded dismissal: "I am as truly pro-Israeli as you can possibly imagine ... But there is a constituency that nothing you can say or do will ever satisfy." Spielberg himself admits that the silliest aspect of this whole buzz ball is that one faction is accusing him of "moral equivalency" - in other words, of making like Switzerland and refusing to pick a side. "Frankly," he tells Ebert, "I think that's a stupid charge." The film is meant to be critical of Israel, he says – but in the nicest, gentlest, most puppy-dogs-and-ice-cream, appropriate for a 10 year old's birthday party way possible. "Criticism is a form of love. I love America, and I'm critical of this administration. I love Israel, and I ask questions."
There are two notable things about this interview, I think. 1) Anybody who really believed Spielberg wasn't going to do speak to the press is hopelessly naive, and 2) This whole "controversy" seems suspiciously without teeth. What vaguely political film *doesn't* inspire a couple of wire stories about the various offended parties? Is there really a fight brewing that needs quelling – or is it just that there's a small bubble of negative reviews that needs press-savvy puncturing? Call me cynical, but this whole thing is so measured, so controlled, so suspiciously well-timed – from the first dart tossed to Spielberg's "response", this so-called controversy strikes me as staged.


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Alan Jackson Precious Memories Album
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Release Date: 02/28/2006
Tracks in Precious Memories: Blessed Assurance, Softly And Tenderly, I Love to Tell the Story, When We All Get to Heaven, 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, In the Garden, Are You Washed In The Blood, I'll Fly Away, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Standing on the Promises, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, The Old Rugged Cross, How Great Thou Art, I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You
Precious Memories Album Tracklist
- Blessed Assurance Lyrics
- Softly And Tenderly Lyrics
- I Love To Tell The Story Lyrics
- When We All Get To Heaven Lyrics
- 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus Lyrics
- In The Garden Lyrics
- Are You Washed In The Blood Lyrics
- I'll Fly Away Lyrics
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus Lyrics
- Standing On The Promises Lyrics
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Lyrics
- Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Lyrics
- The Old Rugged Cross Lyrics
- How Great Thou Art Lyrics
- I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You Lyrics
Precious Memories DVD | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/6/14
Just saw the DVDTo the album Precious Memories not enough words to describe the blessing I received from all the old hymns Thank You, Alan Jackson May GOD use your music to bring Glory to HIMSELF
The most cherished CD I own | Reviewer: Jamie Huff | 1/28/08
I love music and I own over 800 CD's covering a wide range of musical styles and genres. Without a doubt this is my favorite of them all. Alan Jackson brings such a beautiful sincerity to each of these classic gospel songs that they never fail to bring a tear to my eye. It indeed captures so many precious memories for me and millions of other people who love the Lord and have sung these old favorites for years. If I could meet Mr. Jackson I would tell him that of all his albums (and they are all good) this is the best one of them all. I wish he would do another one as there are many gospel favorites left to be sung.
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Internet radio giant Pandora announced a move into the living room today with the launch of tv.pandora.com, which is designed to bring the internet radio service direct to your television set without requiring a specialized app. The service will allow users to do the same things they're used to doing with Pandora, including creating new… Read More
GameKlip: Android meets PS3 with new video game accessory from UW student
The idea of using a PlayStation 3 controller to play games on an Android device isn't new. For some gamers it's superior to using on-screen controls. But a 23-year-old University of Washington student named Ryan French has figured out a way to improve the experience. His product is called the GameKlip, and it has been getting… Read More
Sony hides PlayStation 3 sales data as profits fall
Maybe I'm a nerd, but one of the things I look forward to each quarter is the release of Sony's earnings, because they provide the final data point that we need to update the status of worldwide game console sales — showing how the PlayStation 3 stacks up against the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360…. Read More
PS3 gets Amazon video app, Xbox 360 still stuck with workaround, for now
If you own a PlayStation 3 and subscribe to Amazon Prime, it's your lucky day. Amazon today announced the availability of an Amazon Instant Video app for the PS3, making the Sony console the first to offer the Seattle company's streaming video service. Amazon joins Netflix, Hulu Plus and other video services on the PS3…. Read More
PS2 still tops PS3 in U.S. homes, and other surprising stats from the game world
Fifty-six percent of U.S. households own at least one current-generation video-game console, up from 50 percent a year ago. Thirty-nine percent own at least one iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, up from 30 percent last year. And 20 percent of U.S. households still own a PlayStation 2, a dozen years after that console's release —… Read More
Xbox 360 leads the pack, again, in a down month for games
Microsoft's Xbox 360 remained atop the U.S. video-game console market to start the year, leading Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii in unit sales in the country in January. It's the thirteenth straight month the Xbox 360 has held that position, according to NPD Group data cited by the company this afternoon. However, unit sales… Read More
Microsoft sells record 1.7M Xbox 360s in U.S. in November
Microsoft's Xbox 360 registered another month atop the U.S. console market in November, posting record sales as the peak holiday shopping season got under way. The Xbox 360 sold 1.7 million units in the U.S. in November, according to NPD Group data cited by the Redmond company. Numbers weren't released for the competing Nintendo Wii… Read More
Xbox 360 keeps U.S. streak alive, gears up for next 'Gears'
Microsoft's Xbox 360 was once again the best-selling game console in the U.S. in August, according to NPD Group data cited by the company. That makes 14 out of 15 months that the Redmond company's game console has topped Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii in unit sales in the country. And this month promises… Read More
Seattle Sonics make comeback in latest 'NBA Jam' remake
Here's a rare bit of good news for Seattle's jilted NBA fans: The Glove, The Reign Man and even Detlef are back in green and gold — at least in virtual form. EA Sports today announced that the defunct Seattle SuperSonics — including Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp and Detlef Schrempf — will be making their… Read More
PS3 gets the NFL … for a price
An announcement by Sony this afternoon could give the PlayStation 3 an edge over Microsoft's Xbox 360 among a certain segment of sports fans … at least those with some spare cash to throw around. DirecTV is bringing the NFL Sunday Ticket subscription service to the console, the companies announced today. The price for the… Read More
Microsoft goes to the matte: Xbox 360 losing its glossy sheen
Should home electronics come in glossy or matte? OK, so it's not exactly the weightiest debate of our time, but it does matter to people who care about the appearance of that jumble of stuff under the TV screen in the living room. And Microsoft is now weighing in definitively, saying that it's putting its… Read More
Platform or not, Microsoft's Xbox business is booming
Next week is the big E3 video-game convention, and Microsoft's Xbox team this morning kicked off the competitive jockeying by releasing a new slate of statistics to demonstrate the momentum behind its Xbox 360 console and Xbox Live online service. Xbox Live now has nearly 35 million active members, the company says, and the Xbox 360… Read More
Xbox 360 leads in U.S. again; Microsoft says Kinect games will triple this year
Microsoft's Xbox 360 continued its reign atop the U.S. console market in April, according to data from the NPD Group market research firm cited by the Redmond company this afternoon. Microsoft also released internal sales numbers for two key games for its Kinect motion controller, and said the number of games made to work with… Read More
Wii sequel in 2012: Can Nintendo top PS3, Xbox 360?
In the process of announcing its latest financial results this morning, Nintendo confirmed that it plans to release the successor to its hit Wii game console in 2012, after previewing the new system at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles this June. The company, which has its North American HQ in Redmond, gave no further… Read More
Xbox 360 on top of U.S. console market, again
Microsoft's Xbox 360 console sold 430,000 units in the U.S. in March, up 28 percent from the same month a year ago, according to data released today by the NPD Group market research firm. That makes it the top-selling console in the U.S. for nine out of the past 10 months, according to NPD. The… Read More
Microsoft unveils new Xbox hardware … for game developers
Microsoft today announced a new piece of Xbox hardware that could make Xbox 360 games better, in the long run. But don't look for it in stores. It's a new version of the Xbox Development Kit (XDK) that outside developers use to create games for the console. Microsoft, competing with Sony's PlayStation 3 for… Read More


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This Tuesday will be the one-year anniversary since Jahvid Best last played in the NFL, since he suffered a concussion that threatened his career and has kept him off of the field. It now appears, according to Michael Lombardi on the NFL Network, that Best could be just a week away from suiting up again for the Detroit Lions.
Best's injury lingered for weeks last season until the team finally put him on Injured Reserve. He has started this season on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform list but will be eligible to come off of that list after this game. It is expected that since he is not showing anymore symptoms from the head injury, that he will finally get to play again.
Detroit plays the Chicago Bears in Week 7.
Fantasy Take: I grabbed Best on Tuesday. He was one of the best dual-threat running backs in the NFL last season, he's explosive, and he averaged 112.8 total yards per game. The Lions miss him too.
Detroit started last season 5-0. Since Best went out, the team that seemed to be breaking out has gone 6-9. Detroit has not found a rhythm with Mikel Leshoure or Kevin Smith this season and Best could immediately become the best back on their team and diversify the offense in a way that's really holding them back right now. Keep monitoring the situation, but if Best is available in your league, I would pick him up.
He could give your opponents a real headache.
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I know it is still early in the season, but I am becoming very frustrated with Magglio Ordonez, he is hitting .159 (.227 OBP, .400 OPS). Andy Dirks is hitting .340 in 25 games and 94 ABs, also with 6 HR and 16 RBI and 10 stolen bases. I know there is a big jump from Triple-A to the big show, but when do you start giving this kid a look? How do you make a slot for him? We've seen young players burst onto the scene before. Ryan Raburn and Brennan Boesch also around will be great and there will be depth and youth.
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News: Lil Wayne's Bizkit Goes Limp, "I Love It"
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 4:35PM
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne will once again foray into the rock arena by appearing on the upcoming rap-rock group Limp Bizkit's upcoming Gold Cobra album.
Bizkit frontman Fred Durst informed his 1.5 million Twitter followers of the new collaboration.
"Sixteenth song mixed is Ready To Go. Hit hard as h*ll. I love it.," he tweeted March 12th.
"Oh, excuse me, sixteenth song mixed is Ready To Go featuring Lil Wayne! GFY! I love it." (Fred Durst's Twitter)
Weezy won't be the only rap feature, as LB have also recruited Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon for a record.
Wu Tang Clan rapper Raekwon also guests on 'Gold Cobra'. Durst previously confirmed that Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has provided the voiceover for the album's intro. (NME)
The group album is speculated to drop in the summer.
Limp Bizkit have been on a hiatus for several years, while guitarist Wes Borland pursued various other music projects. Front man Durst fired up a career in Hollywood as a film director to minimal success on the indie circuit. Their newest album 'Gold Cobra' was originally scheduled for release last year but was delayed to put finishing touches on the effort. (Daily Blam)
Lil Wayne's rock/rap album, Rebirth, debuted at No. 2 on the Top 200 sales chart last year with 176,000 sold records before later being certified gold.
Cash Money/Universal Motown multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne's seventh studio album, Rebirth, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album is picking up considerable momentum, approaching platinum status by the RIAA measurement. Rebirth hit No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Album chart and reached No. 4 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart. The singles "Drop the World," featuring Eminem, and "Knock Out," featuring Nicki Minaj, are rising on the charts. (Hip Hop Press)
Check out some recent Lil Wayne footage down below:


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William Smith is 10-6 overall and a 7-2 in the Liberty League. The Herons have earned the No. 3 seed in the Liberty League tournament, and will meet No. 2 seed St. Lawrence on Friday, May 3. Rensselaer secured the No. 1 seed and right to host the tournament. Vassar is the No. 4 seed.
WHWS - 105.7fm will broadcast the Heron's game starting at 3:45pm Friday.
In their final regular season home game on Boswell Field, senior Marissa Potter recorded three goals, senior Katie Dexter won a game-high five draws, and senior Liz Seidel recorded a game-high four ground balls and scored her first goal of the season. Along with her four points, Ragan added two caused turnovers. First-year Hannah Connolly produced three goals. Sophomore Katie Sipple registered a goal and two assists and classmate Abbie West notched two goals. Sophomore Rachel Hughes came away with four draws. First-year Marina Guigli played all 60 minutes in goal and finished with eight saves. She also picked up three ground balls.


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30 Rock Ending??? Say It Aint So!Posted by BRADY in 30 Rock
April 8th, 2011, 05:02 PM
How are we going to live without this kind of Liz Lemon/Jack Donaghy awesomeness on our TV?!
Yes, it's a sad, sad day for fans of awesome Thursday night comedy: it seems 30 Rock will be ending after one more season. This comes from Alec Baldwin, who said: "I will tell you one thing, and that is our show next year is our last year of the show." Well, I'd say that's pretty definitive.
However depressing, the news shouldn't be too surprising. The show has been on over 5 years but has never gained a huge audience, instead getting to stay on the air because of a cult following, critical adoration, heaps of awards, and of course NBC's love affair with Lorne Michaels and anything he produces for them. Or maybe they're just scared of him. Unfortunately none of that earns advertisers, only pure numbers can do that. But still, NBC let it live on and it appears the creative team is getting to decided when the final curtain falls, which is a privilege most struggling sitcoms never get. Tina Fey, who is a writer, producer and star on the show (plus she makes her husband do all the music) is having her second child soon, so it's probably not too surprising that she's looking to move on to a slightly less demanding job. I mean she would probably like to see her kids at least 3 hours a week. Plus Alec Baldwin was kind of a movie star before Tina Fey lured him into a sitcom, so he might want to get back to that quaint little lifestyle. And Tracy Morgan needs to be crazy full-time.
Between Steve Carell leaving The Office and this news (not to mention the existence of and Perfect CouplesOutsourced…) Thursday nights are looking to be a lot less funny in the near future. At least we have Community and Parks and Recreation. God help anyone who tries to take away my Parks and Recreation…


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ILDE Brings You the Legal Operations Track at LegalTech New York 2014.
LegalTech New York 2014 Legal Operations Track
Jason Emanis
ILDE® brings you LegalTech New York's 2014 Legal Operations Track with guests: Casey FLaherty, Kia Motors, Daniel Katz, ReInvent Law Laboratory, Tom Fuchs, IMS Health, Shari Wilkozek, Motorola Mobility and more.
Here are the sessions you won't want to miss:
Measuring for Value: Addressing the Challenges in Measuring Performance Quality In and Outside of the Corporate Law Department
As law departments seek to reduce their legal spend, the question is how to optimize the trade-off between cost and benefits. This requires ever sophisticated metrics in order be successful. The problem is that truly measuring attorney and vendor quality and performance is perhaps the most difficult measurement problem facing the industry. Every law firm and vendor claims to be high quality and efficient. They claim to be providing value. Obviously, the truth value of these claim is difficult to evaluate.
What are the correct metrics? How can one validate those metrics? How can those metrics evolve over time to capture the difficult nuances associated with evaluation question? Is it even possible to direct measure the question? If not, what are the best available proxies?
Integrating In-house Legal and Contract Management Functions – Proactive and Strategic Approaches
The legal contracting process is often seen as a source of conflict and cost, rather than collaboration and value, with lawyers accused of hindering rather than facilitating business growth. Through the design, delivery, and success of strategic contract management, savvy organizations can use contracts to gain competitive advantage. Learn how proactive contract and legal professionals can work together, in harmony, towards common goals in cross-functional teams, while using the latest technology, outsourcing, and other contract management strategies.
ILDE® the learning and networking organization dedicated to supporting and equipping in-house legal department leaders in their pursuit of operational improvement and business-alignment and is underwritten by Bridgeway Software, Integreon and Duff and Phelps.
Use code (LTNY14P) get $200 off a Master Pass. Register here.
Become an ILDE member here.
Toby Brown Joins ILDE Staff.
Toby Brown Joins ILDE Staff.
Jason Emanis
Toby Brown, Director of Strategic Pricing & Analytics, Akin Gump, has joined the Faculty of the Institute for Law Department Excellence (ILDE™).
Toby joins the all-star faculty of Lisa Girmscheid, Law Department Administrator, Rockwell Automation Inc., Scott Rosenberg, Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Kraft Food Groups, Inc., Pratik Patel, Vice President, Legal Business Solutions, Elevate Services and Rees Morrison, author of the largest corporate legal department benchmark survey, General Counsel Metrics.
ILDE's May 29th Chicago Summit registration is now open! A limited number of complimentary scholarships from one of the ILDE Underwriters is available. Using the code will get you a $400 discount off the registration fee. See the agenda here.
To receive your Scholarship Code, email email@example.com with the subject line, "I Want My Code."
Rees Morrison Joins ILDE Faculty Just In Time For Chicago Summit.
Rees Morrison Joins ILDE Faculty Just In Time For Chicago Summit.
Jason Emanis
Rees Morrison, author of the world's largest law department benchmark survey, joins the Institute for Law Department Excellence (ILDE™) faculty and will be presenting at ILDE's Chicago Summit on May 29th at Eaglewood Resort & Spa.
Rees joins the all-star line up of Jeff Paquin, former Divisional Vice President, Legal Operations & Chief Operations Counsel, Abbott Laboratories, Pratik Patel, Vice President, Legal Business Solutions, Elevate Services and Bill Young, ILDE President and former Senior Director of Operations at Dynegy Inc.
The presenters will also be joined by ILDE Faculty members in the audience, Lisa Girmscheid, Law Department Administrator, Rockwell Automation Inc. and Scott Rosenberg, Senior Manager, Legal Operaions, Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
Checkout the agenda, location and opportunities for a registration discount at ildeonline.com.
It's About People.
Jason Emanis
It's 6:52 a.m., eastern, and I'm sitting in an empty ball room in the Contemporary Hotel at Disney. In a couple of hours, the room will be filled with law department operations personnel as well as attorneys. I will lower the lights, cue the music, and introduce our President. This is Bridgeway Software's 17th annual conference, of its 23-year existence…CustomerConnect LIVE! 2012.
I mostly do not write about Bridgeway on this blog, because law department operations is NOT all about us, or even technology. It's about people. It's about committed professionals seeking to do their best for their law department, for their corporation or government agency. I'm proud to say I'm a part of Bridgeway. In the three years I've been affiliated with Bridgeway, helping people become successful in their jobs has been our primary focus.
Like our company culture of "people first", our 17th annual conference is all about bringing the "people" in our industry, experts and ingenious practitioners, together, that they may have a positive impact on each other. Our line up is incredible and I just want to say, "Thank you!" to our speakers.
I've been promoting the first day of our conference on this blog to non-clients as LDO Crash Course. Those who took me up on my offer will enjoy these great speakers (click here to view). To view our full agenda and speakers, visit www.customerconnectlive.com.
And, if you missed this year, save the date for 2013, October 7th – 10th. We'll be in sunny San Diego!
Where Do You Reside on the Law Department Maturity Model™?
A one-of-a-kind law department maturity model and only one place to get it!
Jason Emanis
"A man's got to know his limitations." Does that movie line prevail in your law department.
To help legal executives uncover and remove the operational limitations that continue to hold their department back, LDO Crash Course™ 2012 is proud to include an informative and interactive session hosted by former Director of Legal Operations at Dynegy Inc. and Huron Legal consultant, Bill Young.
In this session, Bill will introduce us to a uniquely powerful law department maturity model. You'll understand where you reside on the model (Reactive, Emergent, Proactive & Aligned, or Service) and why, and receive valuable insight into the necessary steps it takes to move up the maturity curve.
But that's not all! We are also giving away a law department maturity assessment consultation from Bill. This post-event engagement will determine where your department is on the curve and how to move up.
There's only one place to get this exclusive, Law Department Maturity Model and a chance to win the maturity assessment at no charge. And, that's LDO Crash Course™ 2012!
Register by emailing me firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll provide you specific instructions to get you signed up. It's a steal at $600! And, we've got airfare discounts to boot!
LDO Crash Course™ 2012 is a one-day event specifically designed for law department operations Directors, Managers and Administrators. It will be an intense day of enlightening best practices, peer collaboration and networking with industry leaders like Bill Young – you won't want to miss it!
See the speaker line up here.
The LDO Crash Course™ 2012 complements Bridgeway Software's 17th annual client conference, BUT you do not have to be a client to attend! See the complete agenda here.
Join your peers at the inaugural LDO Crash Course™, Oct. 23rd, in Orlando, FL.
Register or ask questions about the conference and airfare discounts by emailing me at email@example.com.
Top 6 Metrics Every Law Department Should Measure and What They Mean to You.
Top 6 Metrics Every Law Department Should Measure and What They Mean to You
Jason Emanis
We're giving away a customized benchmark report worth $1,750!
Here a benchmark, there a benchmark, everywhere a benchmark…and so it goes in the corporate legal arena. How do we make sense of it all?
Savvy legal administrators are no longer challenged with having too little data, rather, it often seems that we have too much of it. What's lacking is the ability to put all the data into proper context to turn it into meaningful information that we can act on.
To help address this challenge, LDO Crash Course™ 2012 is proud to include an informative and interactive session hosted by the foremost legal benchmarking authority, Rees Morrison.
By using real-world examples, Rees will introduce us to the top 6 metrics law departments should measure and how to use these metrics alongside benchmarks to identify your department's biggest opportunities for improvement.
By filling out Rees' very brief 8-minute survey here, you will receive a complimentary copy of the latest General Counsel Metrics Global Law Department Benchmarks Report. What's more, attendees of Rees' session will have their data included in the live analysis (anonymously, of course) and be eligible to win a free customized report, valued at $1,750.
Take Rees' survey HERE.
LDO Crash Course™ 2012 is a one-day event specifically designed for law department operations Directors, Managers and Administrators. It will be an intense day of enlightening best practices, peer collaboration and networking with industry leaders like Rees Morrison – you won't want to miss it!
See the speaker line up HERE.
The LDO Crash Course™ 2012 complements Bridgeway Software's 17th annual client conference, BUT you do not have to be a client to attend! See the complete agenda here.
Join your peers at the inaugural LDO Crash Course™, Oct. 23rd, in Orlando, FL.
Register or ask questions about the conference and airfare discounts by emailing me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
LDO Crash Course 2012 Registration is Open!
Law Department Operations Crash Course 2012- the One-day Event You Can't Get Anywhere Else!
Jason Emanis
I searched far and wide for an event to direct my savvy clients focused on improving legal operations, but couldn't find one. So, I talked my company into creating one. The one-day LDO Crash Course coincides with Bridgeway's two and half-day annual client conference, now in its 17th year. BUT, don't worry, you don't have to be a client to attend, it's open to corporate executives we know and don't.
Check out the agenda below and tell me you can afford to miss this once-a-year opportunity! (read more)
ILTA's Midwest Law Department Symposium 2012.
Quick Look at ILTA's Midwest Law Department Symposium 2012
Jason Emanis
On June 14th, at the offices of CDW, just north of Chicago, ILTA will be hosting a Law Department Symposium, sponsored by Bridgeway Software. The agenda centers around the execution of Alternative Fee Arrangements, but from an vantage point not often seen. Just check out the agenda:
"This is How You Win My Business, This is How You Keep My Business: A Lesson in the Execution of AFA's"
Lisa Girmscheid, Legal Administrator and Project Manager, Rockwell Automation, co-presents with Scott Rolf, CIO of Tucker Ellis. The two will highlight how Rockwell and Tucker manage a relationship of trust and respect around their AFA agreements.
"Building a Toolkit for Negotiating AFA's Workshop"
Elizabeth Jaworski from Motorola Mobility, Rebecca Thorkildsen from HBR Consulting and Lisa from Rockwell will lead this interactive workshop to uncover the top 3 forms of AFA's, their pros, cons and other considerations.
"Measuring Quality of Legal Services Delivered: Matter management Best Practices"
Rebecca from HBR Consulting will moderate this killer panel on quality of legal services consisting of: David Cambria of CDW, Daniel Herbek of Aon Corporation and Deloris McClendon of Kraft Foods.
Click here to learn more and register for the event. (You do not have to be an ILTA member to attend.)
Day 1 of SuperConference.
Slideshow: Day 1 of SuperConference
Highlights from the first day of the 12th annual SuperConference
Ashley Post, InsideCounsel
Day 1 of SuperConference kicked off with the keynote panel "The Real Story Behind 'The Informant'–A Case of Corporate Fraud," which focused on the embezzlement scheme of Archer Daniels Midland executive Mark Whitacre, who later was played by Matt Damon in the movie "The Informant!". From left to right: Anthony D'Angelo, president of Pinnacle Consulting Services, Judge James Epstein of the Illinois First District Appellate Court and Kirkland & Ellis Partner James Mutchnik. (watch the slideshow)
Managing Up: How to Structure Your Team to Empower Your Own Productivity.
6 IC SuperConference sessions to mark on your agenda
Alanna Byrne, InsideCounsel
During tough economic times, productivity and cost management are essential to running a successful legal department. Learn more about management techniques and effective team structuring at "Managing Up: How to Structure Your Team to Empower Your Own Productivity."
Lauryn Haake, vice president of the consulting division at Duff & Phelps Legal Management, will moderate the discussion. Fellow presenters include Colleen Batcheler, executive VP and GC of ConAgra Foods; Gail Sharps Myers, senior VP and deputy GC of U.S. Foods Inc.; and Karen Wishart, executive VP and chief legal officer at TV-One. (read the article)