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Yesterday, the Prime Minister's office said that it would be possible to schedule a meeting prior to Erdogan's departure for Latvia, where he will participate in a NATO summit November 28th and 29th.
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Downton Abbey Review: Give Thanks for Matthewby Carissa Pavlica at . Comments
PBS doesn't waste any time in cramming the episodes of Downton Abbey into a short time frame, as the Downton Abbey Season 3 was full of birth, death and other surprises.
That's surprising considering how little actually happened in the finale. It felt like it went on forever, yet it culminated in a mixture of happiness and tragedy.
At least quite a lot has happened since the last time we checked in with the Granthams. Had it really only been a week? No matter. All of the disagreements and unpleasantness that were experienced in episode "306" are merely a memory now, having taken place at least eight months previous.
More of my stupidity in the ways of the household servant rankings - what was with calling Miss O'Brien and Bates "Grantham" and Anna "Miss Crawley?" Do ladies maids and valets take on the names of their bosses? How freaking weird is that? It's as if they have no individual personality at all. I can't say I'm a fan of that particular lifestyle.
The new house maid, Edna, looked far too much like cousin Rose for my comfort. Honestly, if they were in the same room, they'd look nothing alike. But at first I couldn't understand why Rose was making the bed with Mrs. Hughes. For the comfort of everyone else, her decision to hit on old house hand Tom Branson wasn't taken very well. Poor Tom was so uncomfortable being left in charge of Downton while the family was gone. He's just not the sort to honor all of that titling without a bit of embarrassment for having jumped ranks.
The household staff had a fun time by themselves without the pressure of constantly being "on" while the family was home. Jimmy even dared to sit in the parlor armchair. Everyone went to a fair and Mrs. Patmore was being wooed by the new spice merchant. Even those who accompanied the Granthams to Duneagle had an easy time of it. Anna and Bates even found time for a romantic picnic, while Anna herself learned to reel from Rose. I never thought of all the things staff weren't exposed to until Mary expressed her surprise at Anna's dance.
Edith exposed her entire family to her editor at the magazine when he just so happened to be in the Highlands at the same time they visited. Granted, we already knew things weren't going to turn out perfectly between Edith and Michael Gregson, but for Robert to greet Edith's editor by asking why he employs amateurs like his daughter was downright insulting. Every time I think I might be able to give Robert a pass, he sticks his foot down his throat again.
Matthew was willing to give Michael a chance, until he learned all Michael could offer Edith was a chance to be a mistress. He was good enough to give him time to say a proper goodbye, but Edith wasn't having any of it. I knew she would follow wherever the wind blew, and I think in her case, with as few offers as she had, I would have done the same. She's masking a lifetime of disappointment with a short term happiness, not seeing that in the long run it will be not be fulfilling and most likely joyless.
I have to note how beautiful Castle Duneagle was. While I'm not a fan of hunting, the scenery was absolutely stunning. Romping for hours under the dark, stormy skies over the green fields of heather made even hunting seem a sport I could get behind.
Cousin Hugh admitted to Robert that since he didn't modernize like the Earl did, all the money drained away from Castle Duneagle and he had to sell it all. That was the spur Robert needed to move forward with Matthew's plans. It was a requirement for Robert to give thanks for Matthew and his plans just before he was crushed by an oncoming lorry. What good soap opera would have it any other way?
There were plenty of the requisite scenes we've all come to love, of Mary and Matthew showering each other with love and affection. Matthew even talked out loud about seeing Mary naked. We won't have any of that any more. It's too bad, because I think Matthew was the one person who was keeping Mary bearable. Without him, she could very well become the harpy, nasty Mary she was before she learned about love with Matthew. It will be interesting to see what path the writers have in store for her.
Mary, herself, will be fine, because Mary is always fine. She has that golden touch in life, always finding herself on top of the world, most likely even after the death of her beloved husband. She may have felt as if she was only half herself without him, but she'll no doubt find a new half quicker than Edith will find her first full half, poor dear.
The question is, will Downton Abbey be the same without the drama and love that was Matthew and Mary?
Other thoughts:
- It was a shame that it took Thomas coming to Jimmy's rescue for Jimmy to offer a hand of friendship, but at least he got it.
- I was surprised Matthew got to see his baby before his life was taken.
- Am I the only one who wished Isobel had let Dr. Clarkson propose?
- How sweet was the scene with stuffy pants Carson holding and rocking baby Sybil?
- Have you notices that Molesley has become comic relief at Downton?
There is no way to know exactly what Downton Abbey Season 4 will hold because each new series jumps forward in time. We might be watching the children of Sybil and Mary romping in the gardens of Downton and Edith could have a child, as well as Anna. The landscape of Downton should be changed if Matthew's plan is put into place and that might mean a larger cast, with more characters outside the Abbey proper and into the town.
Share your thoughts on the finale and what you think the future holds in the comments!
Carissa Pavlica is the managing editor and staff writer for TV Fanatic. Follow her on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: Reviews, Downton Abbey
I can say now that I have never been more depressed over a television show. I understand that the writers did the best they could since the two actors decided to leave (Matthew and Sybil) but I agree that loosing both of them within just a few episodes is too much.
Of course Matthew's death is a huge opportunity for a dramatic change and new story lines but I'm afraid that when a show looses one of the main characters, it doesn't recover from it easily. I expect chaos in series 4 because Matthew was the one who was holding everyone together - Robert with Tom, Mary with all of them - not to mention managing Downton Abbey. Bringing new faces like Rose won't make viewers forget and she definitely cannot fill Sybil's place.
Apart from that, I think that the best moments where Carson holding baby Sybil, Molesley dancing (so funny), and finally Thomas being friends with Jimmy. I don't really like Jimmy but Thomas is growing on me although I originally hated him. I see that he tries to be mean and selfish to protect himself from getting hurt all the time. I have been feeling so sorry for him lately.
Anyway, looking forward to next season. Please don't kill anyone else.
I can say now that I have never been more depressed over a television show. I understand that the writers did the best they could since the two actors decided to leave (Matthew and Sybil) but I agree that loosing both of them is too much. Of course Matthew's death is a huge opportunity for a dramatic change and new story lines but his character was so important that I believe a lot of viewers would be extremely dissapointed
The final episode of Series 3 has only just aired in Australia and seeing that we already knew that Dan Stevens was leaving the cast it wasn't a complete surprise they killed him off. Frankly, I'm not sorry to see him go - his character had a lot of spunk and was quite interesting in the early series, but of late he became such a prig and smarty pants he won't be missed IMHO. He has come up with the money and ideas to save Downton, Tom will carry out the new ideas well and now that Lord G has accepted them he will give his total support I imagine. Lady Mary has always been something of a pain and probably always will be - I am curious as to who they drum up for the next love - hopefully minus the nauseating love scenes. I won't miss Dan Stevens, but certainly will miss Siobhan Finneran - loved that character - we've all worked with people like her, manipulating everyone to suit her own purposes. I don't even blame her over the "soap and the bath" incident, I think I'd be tempted to do the same thing. How I wonder could a spunky character like the Shirley MacLaine mother give birth to someone so sickly sweet - any wonder Lord Grantham is such a grump. Downton is of course nothing but a Soap in fancy settings, clothes and posh accents. But compulsive viewing - love it - Thank you Julian Fellowes!
No, DeLo, I completely agree that it would be awful to be employed by such a nasty person as Lady Susan. I'd say I don't understand why she'd take it, but perhaps it was the same there and then as it is here and now-if you have a job, you *keep* it! Lady Susan seems like one of those people who is so miserable that she can't help but 'spread it around'. Honestly, I wasn't sure if Matthew died or not. Yes, the wreck was awful, but he's 'bounced back' before...like how they originally thought he'd never walk again and then here he is, hunting and fathering a child. Either way, it's sad to see him go, if for no other reason than that he's nice to look at! DeAnn, I hear you on Scotland. I only spent about a day and a half in Edinburgh (near the English border), and I would *love* to go back!
I hated the ending, thought it was not just maudlin but so unimaginative; I mean, dying in a car accident is right up there with "It was all a dream" for hackneyed. I'm no writer, but even I could quickly think of alternatives. How about if Mathew had indeed found out he could not be a father yet Mary was pregnant--and that caused him to leave mysteriously for parts unknown? His character could be kept going through occasional mysterious letters next season, while the family could struggle with a baby that looked nothing like Matthew. And maybe Edith could get back together with that Patrick Crawley heir (the guy in bandages) and challenge Mary's baby as the heir. Lots of intrigue possible without that manipulative and demoralizing ending! Downton, you are better than this!
I agree there was a LOT going on both visually and dramatically during Downton's closing of Season 3. Just the sight of those two perfectly matched black carriage horses, each with a perfect white stripe traveling the length of their faces and of course 8 perfectly white stockings on their elevated hooves. One can only pause a scene like that and stare in wonder at what's before you. It's easy to take much of the "scenery" for granted but we are quite privileged indeed to see the lengths the producers of this show will go to reproduce upper-class Britain at its finest. Fortunately, equal time is given to the script and character development and I am unashamed to admit I harbor deep feelings for many of the Downton characters, among whom Mrs. Hughes is at the top of the list. I did not know Dan Stevens was leaving and his death came as quite a surprise and I had a difficult time with it, wondering if it really rang true (especially so soon after Sybill's death), but nevertheless was sad for the loss...for Mary, their new son and for the whole family who loved him. I believe Isobel may reconsider the good doctor after this revelation; in fact, how is everyone, including the downstairs going to handle this? It's not going to be easy for Tom now that Matthew is gone and I am quite sure that Rose is going to throw a wrench into just about everything at Downton unless someone (the Dowager) finally gets her under control. I have moments of a love/hate relationship with her so we shall see and it all simply cannot come soon enough for me. Along with the very different "Homeland," Downton Abbey is a real winner for television and Masterpiece Theatre. Anyone else see that their next show revolves around the man who created Selfridges? Not Harrodd's but silly ole Selfridges-I lived there for 15 years and never thought of Selfridges as any part of the landed aristocracy. I guess we'll soon find out if that story holds any interst for us Downton fan s, won't we? one of the just before the demise or
It's OK to say that Mary is prickly, and Thomas was a jerk in Season 1. Of course they were! Why would anyone watch a show where all the characters were perfectly nice and polite and sipped tea all the time? How BORING that would be! I watch DA because I like the dynamics of a family that cares for each other through their disagreements, and sticks together because they are invested in their long-term survival and preserving their heritage. They may not like each other all the time. But, they're in in for the long haul and they refuse to give up. All the characters have depth and contradiction, just like real people, and I plan to continue watching for a long time.
"Will Downton Abbey be the same without Matthew and Mary?" No! Sorry, I know that it's not Julian Fellowes' fault that Dan Stevens and Jessica Findlay Brown wanted to leave, but with both leaving at almost the same time, it's too much. And yes, Mary was a total jerk before Matthew came along. Like Lizard, I am just not as invested in the characters as I was before.
I am rooting for Thomas. I know he's been a self-absorbed jerk most of the time, but anyone with a heart could see that much of his arrogance has been a shield to hide his odd-man-out loneliness as (apparently) the only gay person in that household. What on earth did the Thomases of that era do for love and companionship? Everyone else around him has at least a chance at a happiness supported by their peers--that will never be the case for Thomas even if everyone does "know" about him. There's "knowing" and there's true acceptance. IMO Jimmy is unworthy of Thomas's abiding affection, and the eagerness with which Thomas accepted Jimmy's tentative offer of friendship, after the beating he took to protect him, held such poignance for me.
Ah, Mrs. Patmore--I like her more and more; she and Mrs. Hughes are two of a kind in their warmth and no-nonsense decency. The below-stairs youngsters would be lost without these wise women to guide them. And I too loved the way baby Sybbie brought out the old softie in the often insufferable Carson; I wonder will we see him bouncing Mary and Matthew's infant on his knees?
I may be in the minority on this, but I couldn't help feeling for O'Brien's Scottish counterpart, especially as I watched her being dressed down by the hyper-critical Lady Susan about the hairstyle. It must be torturous being a lady's maid to such a quarrelsome and unhappy person, more a prison sentence than a position.


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- Round, light blue bamboo fiber plate
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- Water-based varnish
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- Acrylic paint in the following two colors: white and antique bronze
- Napkins with suitable pictures printed on them ~ for this project, napkins with different seashells and the words "Time to Relax" were used
- Standard scissors
- Old newspapers to protect the working area
- Old cloth
With a slightly wet brush, give the top side of the plate a wash with the white-colored acrylics. Remember not to use too much paint ~ remove excess paint by dabbing the brush onto a sheet of newspaper before starting to paint. Try and keep the edges and the bottom of the plate clean.
Dry the plate thoroughly with the hairdryer.
Cut out the desired sections from the napkins and decide how they will be arranged on the plate. Making a collage, where the different cutouts overlap with one another and placing them on different levels, creates a more interesting end result.
Remove the bottom layers from all the napkin cutouts.
Put the first cutout in place and paint a substantial amount of Mod Podge over the top of the cutout, so that it will stick to the plate. As the napkin can stretch or tear easily, it is best to start painting from the middle of the cutout towards the sides, working in small triangles. The Mod Podge must only be applied to the top, and must not be allowed to run underneath the cutout.
Use the hairdryer to dry the cutout.
Repeat steps 5-6 with all the other cutouts, until the collage has been completed.
Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge over the whole top side of the plate, again keeping the edges and the bottom of the plate clean. The Mod Podge will protect the pictures and give the product a smoother finish. When applying the first layer of Mod Podge, be careful not to lift the cutouts at the edges when brushing over them with the paint brush.
Dry the plate with the hairdryer.
Repeat steps 8-9 ~ you need to apply at least 4 coats of Mod Podge, but remember that with every layer, the direction in which the Mod Podge is applied, must be changed from horizontal to vertical to horizontal, etc. Also, remember that after every layer of Mod Podge, the plate must first be dried thoroughly with the hairdryer.
Give the plate a wash with the antique bronze acrylic paint ~ the antique bronze paint will link all the pictures together, creating a more unified impression. Remember again not to use too much paint ~ remove excess paint by dabbing the brush onto a sheet of newspaper before starting to paint.
Dry the plate with the hairdryer.
Turn the plate upside down, and add a layer of water-based varnish to the back of the plate and to the edges. Dry thoroughly with the hairdryer.
- Turn the plate around, and now paint the top side of the plate with the varnish. Again, dry with the hairdryer.
- When doing napkin decoupage, do not use dark acrylic paint as the base color, as this will show through the napkin.
- To clean, wipe off gently with a damp cloth and do not use strong detergents. Not dishwasher safe.
- When doing decoupage, do not use the highest heat setting on the hairdryer.
- When sticking the cutouts to the plate, it may be easier to use your finger instead of a brush when applying Mod Podge.
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"It's not so much what happened that night as to where we've come to," he began.
"If one percent of the people who take iPad or iPhone videos of concerts watch them, I'd be very surprised. When I go to do a show, it's my time, it's all about me. You've come to see me. You haven't come to see me if you're in an armchair watching a video. It's very distracting."
He also released a statement on the incident via his Facebook page:
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Distribution of usage frequency for the most common synonyms of the noun assessment:
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Definition of the noun assessment
What does assessment mean as a name of something?
Assessment is one of the top 1000 most common nouns in the English language.
noun - plural: assessments
- the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
- lexical domain: Cognitive Processes - nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
- synonym of assessment: appraisal
- more generic words: categorisation / categorization / classification / sorting = the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
- more specific terms:
- critical appraisal / critical analysis = an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation
- evaluation / valuation / rating = an appraisal of the value of something
- assay / check = an appraisal of the state of affairs
- acid test = a rigorous or crucial appraisal
- reassessment / reappraisal / revaluation / review = a new appraisal or evaluation
- underevaluation = an appraisal that underestimates the value of something
- an amount determined as payable
- example: the assessment for repairs outraged the club's membership
- lexical domain: Possessions - nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession
- more generic word: charge = financial liabilities
- the market value set on assets
- lexical domain: Attributes - nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
- more generic terms: cost / monetary value / price = the property of having material worth
- more specific term: tax assessment = the value set on taxable property
- the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
- lexical domain: Acts - nouns denoting acts or actions
- synonyms of assessment: judgement / judgment
- more generic terms: act / deed / human action / human activity = something that people do or cause to happen
- more specific terms:
- justice = judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
- adjudication = the final judgment in a legal proceeding
- disapproval = the act of disapproving or condemning
- evaluation / rating = act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
- estimation / estimate = a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
- logistic assessment = a judgment of the logistic support required for some particular military operation
- value judgement / value judgment = an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed
Alternative definition of the noun assessment
- The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
- An appraisal or evaluation.
Specialised definition of the noun assessment
Glossary of sports
careful consideration of something to make a judgment about it (2006. Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science. A&C Black Publishers Ltd)
a judgment based on evidence (2006. Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science. A&C Black Publishers Ltd)
Phrases with Assessment
"Assessment" is a 2010 short film written and directed by Mark Gutteridge.
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- "Assessment" is a book by Bertie Kingore.
- "Assessment" is a book by William V. Mayer.
- also known as "Assessment: a practical guide to improving the quality and scope of assessment instruments"
"Assessment" is a musical single of The Beta Band.
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- Assessment a.k.a. Educational assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs. Assessment can focus on the individual learner, the learning community, the institution, or the educational system as a whole. According to the Academic Exchange Quarterly: "Studies of a theoretical or empirical nature addressing the assessment of learner aptitude and preparation, motivation and learning styles, learning outcomes in achievement and satisfaction in different educational contexts are all welcome, as are studies addressing issues of measurable standards and benchmarks".
- Assessment is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research in the field of psychology, especially applied clinical assessment. The editor-in-chief is R. Michael Bagby.
Printed encyclopedias and other books with definitions for Assessment
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A Guide to Teaching Practice (2004)
by Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion, Keith Morrison
Assessment is a major contributor to raising standards in schools1 in terms of teaching, learning and student achievement.
Practitioner's Guide to Empirically Based Measures of School Behavior (2003)
by Mary Lou Kelley, George H. Noell, David Reitman
Functional assessment is a conceptual model that was derived from operant principles of learning and behavior.
Indirect assessment is the gathering of information through interviews and/or rating scales from informants who have witnessed ...
The Pacific Reporter (1918)
A special benefit assessment is a proceeding In invitum, ...
Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment (2002)
by Rocio Fernandez-Ballesteros
something which happens at the end of the process of learning is no longer widespread; assessment is now represented as a tool for learning (Dochy & McDowell, 1997). The changing learning society has generated the so-called assessment ...
Lexicon of Online and Distance Learning (2009)
by Lawrence A. Tomei
Assessment Taxonomy: Education Citation. The process of gathering information or data for the purpose of determining if outcomes of a curriculum have been met, either on the part of the student or the educator. The criteria being reviewed ...
Historical Encyclopedia of School Psychology (1996)
by Thomas Fagan, Paul G. Warden
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT: TRADITIONAL 3 Strengths and weaknesses can be identified that assist in instructional planning related particularly to developing and evaluating effective interventions. Informal assessment and related ...
Encyclopedia of Multimedia (2008)
by Borko Furht
BOVIK University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA Synonym ▷Quality of images signals; Quality of video signals Definition Image and video quality assessment deals with quantifying the quality of ...
Encyclopedia of Microcomputers (1998)
Volume 22 - Supplement 1 - Applications of Negotiating and Learning Agents to User Query Performance with Database Feedback by Allen Kent, James G. Williams
ASSESSMENT. OF. END-USER. TRAINING. NEEDS. Recent studies estimate that of the more than $50 billion that U.S. organizations spend on training annually [1], well over $5 billion is directed toward the users of information ...
Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology (2010)
Charles R Ridley Culturally competent assessment is more than the adequacy of tests to measure the abilities of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. It is a comprehensive process involving the implementation of various ...
Encyclopedia of Local Government Law (1907)
Exclusive of the Metropolis by Sir Joshua Scholefield
— Under this heading it is intended to describe only the procedure under the Union Assessment Committee Acts. In a few large towns the Union Assessment Committee Acts are not in force, and there are special Acts regulatmg the ...
Encyclopedia of Special Education (2007)
by Cecil R. Reynolds, Elaine Fletcher-Janzen
Scatter plot assessment is an observational method used to identify temporal conditions and (in some formats) other stimulus conditions that may reliably predict the occurrence or absence of problem behavior. A scatter plot typically re- ...
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for pre-registration education call for the nurse to be able to undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients, clients and communities. Assessment Made Incredibly Easy! provides the know-how nurses need to interview patients, obtain health histories, perform physical examinations, and interpret findings.
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Unofficial sustainability assessment of the Trevallyn Power Development, Tasmania, Australia
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Until her paper, the Baltimore Star, crashed and burned, Tess Monaghan was a damn good reporter who knew her hometown intimately—from historic Fort McHenry to the crumbling projects of Cherry Hill. Now gainfully unemployed at twenty-nine, she's willing to take any freelance job to pay the rent—including a bit of unorthodox snooping for her rowing buddy, Darryl "Rock" Paxton.
In a city where someone is murdered almost everyday, attorney Michael Abramowitz's death should be just another statistic. But the slain lawyer's notoriety—and his noontime trysts with Rock's fiancee—make the case front page news…and points to Rock as the likely murderer. But trying to prove her friend's innocence couls prove costly to Tess—and add her name to that infamous ever-growing list.


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For better or worse? Pending court rulings by Supreme Court await Miss., rest of nation
Mississippi stands to be caught in the crossfire of what could be one of the most high-profile cases since Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling that ended segregation.
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Bank of America Shrinkfest Has Investors Slavering
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Bank of America (BAC) will unveil the latest details on its incredible shrinking bank act Wednesday morning as investors continue to look for cost cuts to drive earnings.
Analysts are looking for third-quarter earnings of 21 cents per share on total revenue of $22 billion, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg . The bank earned 32 cents per share on revenues of $22.7 billion in the second quarter and 23 cents per share on revenues of $20.4 billion in the third quarter of 2012. Revenues in the third quarter of 2011 were $28.5 billion, and in the third quarter of 2010 they were $26.8 billion.
Bank of America was the hardest hit of the big banks by problem mortgage loans tied to the subprime housing boom, so it should have an easier time reducing expenses than peers, according to Paul Miller, analyst at FBR Capital Markets. Miller says JPMorgan Chase (JPM), which reported earnings Friday, did a poor job reducing expenses. Indeed, JPMorgan Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon sounded pessimistic long-term on his bank's ability to cut costs given intense regulatory scrutiny that shows no sign of letting up.
"The struggle you have with any of these banks is, can you cut costs without cutting revenue? I will give you this.
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The revenue-grade solar meter, which utilizes an Itron cellular communication module, is ideal for monitoring the energy production of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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On Monday Itron Inc. announced that Philip Mezey, who's been at Itron since 2003, will step into the CEO and president's role at the end of the year. He's taking over for LeRoy Nosbaum, who is retiring for the second time in three years.
Nosbaum retired in 2009 and then came back in late 2011 to fill in as interim CEO. Nosbaum said at the time he would help until the next CEO of Itron was found.
Mezey, 52, joined Itron after being one of the principals at Silicon Energy, which Itron acquired in early 2003. He was VP of product development for the company, which developed apps and software tools for large customers and utilities.
Mezey said in an interview this week he knows the CEO job at Itron is demanding. The job he's held at Itron, COO of the energy group, has kept him busy traveling. "Traveling is pretty much my full-time job," Mezey said. The CEO's job will be just as itinerant.
When he doesn't travel, those days he considers his happy breaks from the routine.
He's busy enough that Mezey doesn't have a home in the Spokane area, he said. He still maintains a home in Northern California, where Silicon Energy was based.
As a stroke of timing, Harvard Business Review's online site Monday ran an opinion piece today by Mezey, titled "A New CEO's Reinvention Road Map." Mezey offers comments there on why he subscribes to the notion that a company has to balance maintaining its core assets while also committing to making big changes.
All I know is, if I worked at Itron, I'd go to the HBR site and post some serious apple-polishing comments. Seriously, guys, here's your new CEO offering some major thoughts and as of Tuesday, not one person has posted a response.
You can thank me later for the suggestion.
About 20 months ago Itron (based in Liberty Lake) announced Malcolm Unsworth would take over as CEO from longtime top guy LeRoy Nosbaum.
That didn't last too long. In September 2011 the company board brought back Nosbaum and asked him to right the ship. Nosbaum said at the time he'd only be aboard as long as it took to get results and help find a successor.
Monday the board chose the successor, Phillip Mezey, who has been with Itron since 2003 and has been 2003. president and chief operating officer for Itron's Global Energy segment since March 2011.
The 2009 photo above is one of Unsworth on the left, Mezey on the right. Mezey was not yet head of Global Energy at Itron. Does anyone know where Unsworth is today?
Itron is a maker of software, services and meters for electric, gas and electric utilities.
Nosbaum steps down agains on Dec. 31 but will remain a consultant with Itron and assist Mezey as he moves on with the job. Mezey will also become board president after Jan. 1.
Investors remain concerned and hopeful; in 2010 Itron shares lifted off into the high $70 range and then started a long retreat. In fall of 2011 the price per share dropped to around $34.
Since then, the share price is up, but only in the $40-41 range, and investors and customers are hoping to see Itron battle back and have Mezey work some magic with new deals and with existing customers.
Liberty Lake-based Itron, Inc. announced recently it's developing and selling energy meters for the solar market.
The revenue-grade solar meter, which utilizes an Itron cellular communication module, is ideal for monitoring the energy production of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
A good app may be worth $30,000 in prize money. And Spokane-area Itron Inc. is taking part in a nationwide effort to find and reward the best apps that use and analyze energy use.
Let's do a daily-double, compliments of Itron Inc. Yesterday we mentioned its role in a smart grid test back in the Northeast and we published its year-end earnings report here.
Today it's about its Smart Meters and other efforts to make them a bit smarter.
Itron announced it's spending $100 million to acquire a Mississippi tech company, SmartSynch.
The key detail is that SmartSynch has done a solid job of using existing cellular communications into utility networks. As utilities develop reliable networks that move data back and forth, from customers to distribution centers, the need for consistent and affordable communications becomes central.
SmartSynch does that. Here's a summary from SmartSynch.com about how its system works with smart meters: "SmartSynch's SmartMeter System facilitates two-way wireless communication with each meter, making continuously updated information available to utilities and their customers. All components of the SmartMeter are encased under the glass of the meter."
Itron has used wireless connectivity to its meters for years. We need to ask: what does SmartSynch offer that's $100 million better than the system Itron has been using?
And as the second half of today's deal: Here is a video that shows how Itron's South Carolina company makes the OpenWay meter, Itron's workhorse smart meter.
Source: this video was produced by the Discovery Channel for it's How It's Made TV series.
Itron Inc.'s board brought back retired CEO LeRoy Nosbaum this year in part to help correct the company's plunging stock price over the past 14 months.
Despite kinda scary 3Q earnings (see below for details), Nosbaum has begun to fix that issue.
The publicly traded stock gained more than $3 on Wednesday after Itron officials announced tghey will undertake a massive restructuring. It will close six production sites, most of them in Europe and Latin America. One unidentified US site will also be closed and one in Asia as well.
It will also lay off 7.5 percent of its global workforce, about 750 jobs.
Also relevant to the stock uptick: Itron also announced on Wednesday it will repurchase up to
"This program reaffirms our commitment to increasing shareholder value and underscores our confidence in the long-term prospects of the company," said
The good local news: Liberty Lake, with about 500 workers, is not affected by the layoffs, Nosbaum said in an interview.
Itron is considered the leading manufacturer of metering systems and software services for the utility industry.
Layoffs will be either in the closed production sites or seven other facilities that will downsize.
At the same time, the goal is to increase overall production capacity by consolidating work and investing money in new technology at other key production sites, said Barbara Doyle, vice president of investor relations for Itron.
"We will move work to other sites and actually be adding workers to provide more production capacity" than Itron now has, Doyle said. She said the increased production will come online in 2013.
The sites to be shut down in Europe include some acquired by Itron in 2007 when it bought Brussels-based Actaris Metering Systems.
Barbara Doyle is the new vice president of investor relations at Itron Inc., the Liberty Lake company announced Monday.
She has more than 10 years of investor relations experience in the tech industry, serving recently as VP of investor relations at Lawson Software, Inc., a global provider of enterprise software that was acquired recently by Golden Gate Capital, an equity firm.
She has several years of experience working with IBM as well, in the areas of budgeting and planning, business development and controllership before moving into the investor relations group in 2000.
She has an MBA from Duke University.
The SR posted this story a few minutes ago, announcing the return of former CEO LeRoy Nosbaum, to the same job at Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc.
Itron has a strong presence in many overseas markets, particularly in Europe and in parts of Asia.
The Liberty Lake utilities technology provider on Tuesday announced it's made a major water meter sale in India.
Larsen & Toubro, one of the biggest construction firms in India, will supply Itron's residential water meters as part of an infrastructure upgrade project in
An Itron release noted that water customers in Delhi are traditionally charged for water service on an estimated average basis, not on actual consumption.
The utility estimates more than 60 percent of metro water connections are either unmetered or have defective meters installed, resulting in major losses and waste across the entire Delhi metro area, the release said.
DJB is embarking on a phased upgrade to provide better monitoring and oversight of water consumption while improving the overall efficiency of water supply, and ensuring water loss is minimized.
The press release also said: "This contract strengthens Itron's presence in
Itron Inc. Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Unsworth and other officials from the Liberty Lake company will ring in the start of NASDSAQ trading Wednesday.
The ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite Studio in Times Square, New York City, can be viewed at 6:15 a.m. at http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx
Itron has scehculed its Investor Day for analysts and investors Thursday at the Roosevelt Hotel.
Itron Inc., the Liberty Lake provider of products and services for the utility industry, announced Monday it's reorganizing into two divisions, to move the company to faster, more efficient growth.
Itron will now have two divisions, one for energy, the second for water.
Philip Mezey will become president and chief operating officer—Energy. Marcel Regnier will become president and chief operating officer—Water.
A company release offered this statement: "This new alignment provides a deeper focus on solving Itron's customers' critical business challenges through technology investments and global best-practices. Itron's ability to successfully deliver across many markets reinforces its competitive position."
Malcolm Unsworth, Itron's president and CEO, said in the statement: "This reorganization gives us more agility to execute on our vision for the company, which includes growing revenue, expanding our global presence, broadening our product portfolio and streamlining ouroperations.
The goal, he noted, was unifying back-office IT and financial systems and looking for ways to lower operating expenses.
Wednesday turned into a big day for Itron news. The Liberty Lake maker of smart devices and meter solutions for utilities reported record quarterly and nine-month sales.
It also announced it signed deals with the Indonesian state-owned electric power utility, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, to provide 800,000 smart payment meters to the Java Bali region.
The release said those meters will be provided by the end of the year; with a few months left, one wonders if most of those are already deployed.
In Indonesia, power payments are unlike what we do in this country. Instead of getting a monthly bill for consumption, many locations in Indonesia — some of which are semi-rural — rely on a different metering system.
With the new Itron-provided keypad, consumers pay for future energy by entering a 20-digit code which credits the equivalent kWh onto the meter. The credit can be purchased by consumers from a supply authority or approved vendor.
Did it make any difference when Itron Inc. CEO and President Malcolm Unsworth met with President Barack Obama in a Rose Garden ceremony last week?
The Itron stock symbol seems to tell the story.On Friday morning, April 30, Itron shares opened at $80.45. That morning Unsworth, with two Itron manufacturing workers, met Obama and listened as the president praised efforts by U.S. firms like Itron in helping meet the pressing needs of a more efficient electric grid.
At 11:40 a.m., shortly after the White House event, shares of Itron hit their recent high point, at $81.75. That's the high price point over the past two years.
Since then the Itron share price has slid southward. As of today, it's trading at $75 and change. To see the earlier Office Hours blog entry on the Rose Garden event, it's here.
Deloris Duquette, who is vice president for sales development and operations at Liberty Lake-based Itron, said the real reason for the spike was the April 28 Q1 financial results.
"We released earnings after the market closed on the 28th and beat expectations by quite a bit and saw a (roughly) $5 uptick in the price on the 29th on very heavy volume."
Right after the earnings report, the Thursday and Friday total volumes of shares traded also soared to more than one million shares, Duquette pointed out.
Seattle-based McKinstry, a major company in the design, build and management of energy efficient facilities, said it's purchased the Enterprise Energy Management Suite of software services from Spokane's Itron Inc.
The goal is using the technology to help integrate smart-grid planning into the other services McKinstry offers, the company CEO, Dean Allen, said in a release.
The Web-based EEM Suite is described as an integrating software platform that collects utility-related data (billing, energy use, times of highest consumption) so that owners and managers can better plan water and energy use. No sales price was disclosed.
McKinstry has an office in Spokane.


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By Melissa Ludwig
Express-News Staff
The University of Texas at San Antonio is receiving $3 million from the
Department of Homeland Security to teach local communities how to handle
a cyber attack on critical computer systems like the ones that control
power grids and 911 call centers.
The three-year, $3 million competitive training grant is part of a
homeland security initiative to train state and local governments to
prevent and respond to catastrophic disasters, including terrorism.
"We are excited that the Homeland Security Department recognized UTSA as
having something unique here to offer," said Greg White, director of the
Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, UTSA's 5-year-old
entree into cyber-security research.
The CIAS has already developed the training program and has conducted
exercises in Texas, Ohio and Virginia, White said. With additional
money, they can expand the program's scope.
San Antonio will also be home to a study of freedom of information laws
around the country designed to see how well states are doing when it
comes to safeguarding information about infrastructure and cyber
security. That study, to be conducted by the St. Mary's University
Center for Terrorism Law, is being administered by the Air Force and
paid for with a $1 million Defense Department grant.
The UTSA grant's origins lie in San Antonio, where the CIAS staged its
first dark screen exercise in 2002, White said. For that exercise, they
rounded up 200 folks from all sectors of the community, including city
and county workers, people from the water and power utilities and from
military and local industries.
White gathered them in a room in the basement of the Alamodome and posed
them with a fictional problem: What would you do if you were under cyber
attack by a group that was angry about the freezing of terrorist assets?
What if the attackers hacked into the 911 system and re-routed calls?
What if emergency operations went dark?
"Few communities are looking at the possibility of a cyber event, which
could have a catastrophic impact on a city," White said. In the past, he
said, Homeland Security has been criticized for not doing enough to
prevent cyber attack, instead focusing on response to physical attacks
from bombs, biological warfare or nuclear weapons.
"We should be worrying about this too," White said.
The highest rates of hacking are against critical infrastructure
systems, and America is the biggest target for such attacks, he said.
Last year, the Air Force expanded its mission to include not just air
and space, but cyber space as well.
"You have different levels of threats: cyber terrorism, cyber crime,
cyber vandalism," White said. "If I am sharing information (with other
sectors of the community), we can identify what kind of attack it is and
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In fact, Frankenstein is one of the best examples of the old cliche of "playing god" since, if you pay attention, all of the things that happened there in were touched on at least once in the bible. The key difference was that, for the first time, the powerful force in question was not a deity or magic but rather a natural force of nature. Science and magic were interchangeable for that story and the same can be said for many of the stories to follow. As the old saying goes: any suitably advanced technology will appear no different from magic.
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While the book industry is in some notable troubles and are struggling to find their footing in the digital age - the comic book industry is in something that people on the inside consider to be a death spiral. It's been on their lips for some time and spoken of in conventions as recently as this month when a panel declared they believed the superhero genre was dying.
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In the 1930s there was a thriving comic book and comic strip industry with a variety of stories being published covering just about every genre you could imagine. During this time, a comic came out featuring the adventures of a man raised in the jungle using his wits, cunning and connection with the jungle to fight the forces of evil such as black magic, pirates and wild beasts. With the help of his animal friends and friendly natives he acts as the protector of the jungle. Was it Tarzan? No, it was The Phantom.
The Barsoom series followed John Carter, a man transported to a world distant from his birthplace and living among people who appear similar to him but live in a drastically different environment. Thanks to being on an alien world drastically different to his birthplace, John Carter is given superhuman powers such as immense strength and agility. Using these powers, he defends the natives of this new world from hostile forces. Sound familiar? It should.
taken from him by the editor and the artist who agreed that there needed to be "action on every page". That title has now been cancelled and has become another statistic to be added to the pile of failed projects in that industry.
The market has a tendency for natural selection, if you adapt to your environment you thrive, if you don't, you die. For instance, women have been a driving factor in a lot of the major successes of the book industry in the past decade and are a growing demographic in the comic book and graphic novel market. Knowing this, look at the picture below and see if you can understand what might be wrong with the "genre" at the moment.
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Today I increased my workout at the gym. (All machines have "levels" from one to twenty.)
Elliptical - 15 minutes at level eight, 5 minutes at level ten, 5 minutes at level twelve, cooldown. (I don't like setting it to "odd" levels... a bit of OCD there!)
Treadmill - Around the World setting, 15 minutes at level fifteen, 10 minutes at LEVEL TWENTY!, cooldown. Maybe by Christmas I'll be able to do my full twenty-five minute "hike" at the maximum level! Take that, Mont Blanc and Ayers Rock!
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Had an impossible time finding the trail-head today so we had to give up on the planned hike. Instead we headed for a more well-known trail and made it about halfway up before we got worried about sunset. Still, two hours of hiking, one was seriously uphill. Also, I realized I was in much better shape than my friend (who is much slimmer)... all that uphill treadmill walking has done me good!
I can't believe how much more comfortable it is to exercise when it's fifteen degrees rather than when it's thirty! The gym is cooler, I'm barely sweating, I feel like I can do cardio for longer... awesome! (The downside, of course, is that it means summer is over!)
Yes, I am single... and there doesn't seem to be a lot of progress in that area of my life (unlike with my weight loss!). However, I was thinking it might be kind of funny to go on the birth control pill. I haven't taken it in seven years (since I was a teenager), and I think it might be fun if I kept losing weight but my breasts got bigger too! Am I deranged?
I spent five hours at the lake today! I was very responsible with my sunscreen and I don't have even a touch of red on my skin- yay! I also got in a little fitness while I was there: we took a little pedal-boat tour, I took a longboard and paddled around the lake (that's SO fun!), and then I went for a swim. All of it was more leisurely than vigorous so I under-estimated the length of time when I entered it into my fitness tracker. I'm going to miss summer!


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How to Eat an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diet
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the intestines. There are two main types of IBD: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. There are similarities and differences in both of these conditions. Ulcerative colitis involves the area of the bowel known as the large intestine, or colon. The inner lining of the intestine becomes red and inflamed and ulcers develop. In Ulcerative colitis the rectal area is usually the most affected on account of frequent diarrhea. The stool often contains mucus and blood if the lining of the colon has been damaged. In Crohn's disease, the terminal ileum (the last part of the small intestine), and some parts of the large intestine, are usually affected. However, Crohn's disease can attack anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. The entire bowel wall is inflamed and the inflammation extends much deeper into the layers of the intestinal wall than in ulcerative colitis. As a result, there is a great importance to knowing how to eat a diet that supports the health needs of those with inflammatory bowel disease.
1Know how to identify the symptoms. The most common symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Since the diarrhea can be severe at times, dehydration, drop in blood pressure and anemia can occur due to blood loss through the rectum. Other IBD symptoms include: constipation, fever, chills, weight loss and fatigue.
- The loss of nutrients and fluid frequently causes weight loss and malnutrition. It is important to consume an adequate and appropriate diet to help manage the symptoms of IBD since absorption of nutrients is an ongoing issue.
2Eat small meals or snacks every 3 or 4 hours. This is important for helping your digestive system to recover and prevent it from working too hard. You will absorb more nutrients by doing this and you will be less likely to have abdominal pain while eating.
- Save half of each main meal in the refrigerator to eat later.
- Eat 3 small meals and 3 small snacks daily.
- Keep pre-portioned and packaged healthy snacks available.
- Use small plates for meals to help you to avoid eating too much at once.
3Eat lower fiber foods when you are having symptoms. These foods are easier to digest and are less likely to cause digestive problems.
- Bread, bagels, cereals and pasta made from white flour are recommended rather than whole wheat or rye.
- Select white rice instead of rice with darker colors.
- Choose packaged foods with less than 2 grams of fiber per serving.
- Avoid corn, lima beans, pinto beans, navy beans, red beans and black beans.
- Eat vegetables that are well-cooked without seeds, vegetable juices and potatoes without the skin.
- Avoid most raw fruits other than ripe bananas, peeled apples and melon.
- Avoid dried fruits like raisins and prunes.
- Avoid prune juice.
- Choose fruits that are canned, soft and without the skin.
4Drink plenty of fluids. Preventing dehydration is very important.
- Aim for at least 8 cups of fluid daily.
- Avoid caffeinated beverages since they tend to pull the fluid out quickly.
- Keep something to drink with you at work or school to have on hand.
5Eat foods that have probiotics and prebiotics when you have no symptoms.
- Prebiotics occur naturally in many foods, especially high-fiber ones, including certain fruits, vegetables and grains. They are also often added to dietary supplements and some processed foods, such as yogurt, drink mixes and meal-replacement bars.
- Probiotics are live microorganisms beneficial for digestion. They contribute to the good bacteria that resides in our digestive tract. They are found in yogurt and some dairy products. You will usually find that the food product is labeled with "contains live cultures". You can also use supplements containing probiotics.
6Take a multivitamin. You may need more vitamins and minerals than you would normally need due to your ongoing symptoms. Diarrhea can cause your body to become depleted in certain vitamins and minerals.
- Choose an over the counter multivitamin with minerals. You do not need a prescription for a good multivitamin.
- You can ask a registered dietitian or pharmacist about the different types of multivitamins if you are not sure which one to choose.
- Avoid taking excessive single vitamins or minerals like vitamin A, D or E. they are fat-soluble and can be stored in the body possibly causing toxicity.
7Avoid greasy and high fat foods. These foods can cause stomach pains and diarrhea to become worse.
- Use low fat milk and cheeses.
- Choose lean meats like skinless poultry, loin cuts of meats, grilled fish and tuna.
- Limit fats and oils to less than 8 teaspoons per day. This includes: butter, margarine, cooking oil, sour cream and lard.
- Avoid fried foods.
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- During periods when you do not have symptoms you should include whole grains and a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. It is not uncommon for some people to become constipated after bouts of excessive diarrhea. It will help with these symptoms to include higher fiber foods and continuing to drink plenty of fluids. You should start by having small amounts of higher fiber foods trying them one at a time. If you have pain or diarrhea, stop eating the new food and attempt this again at a later time.
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I had a quick question. I am trying to determine the correct distance my BG14's should be from my kettles. Can anyone offer some advice?
Right now I am about 6 to 7 inches away but this is causing additional heat to hit my Asco valves and other wiring.
I need to do something so I don't melt anything. My initial thought was too raise the burners but I wasn't sure what the ideal height should be.
I have attached a few photos to help visualize.
Thanks in advance.
I would think 3 to 4 inches would be the ball park. 6 inches seems way out in left field.
Fwiw, Blichmann sets their pot rests just under 3 inches above the BG14 nozzle tips, though one could surmise that's optimized for flat bottom kettles...
I have the pen-rose kettles with flat bottoms. I will drill a new hole for all the burners... Let's hope this prevents all the melting issues I've been having.
Crap, I just double checked. From the kettle to the burner is 3 and 5/8. Do you think it would be an issue if I moved it to 2 inches?
What about a heat shield? Just a thought.
Hi, The fire has some where to go? AKA, the pots need to be rased/ventied? so the heat and flue gasses don't get bounced back down.
Right now there are open gussets at each corner that are not covered. This is allowing for the exhaust gases to escape.
A bit of an update, I tried raising the burners and was as bit unsuccessful. It looks as if the burners are about an 1/8th of an inch to large and would require me to grind them down. Being that they are cast iron I'm not sure I want to do that.
As it stands now, it's looking like my only option is to add a heat shield and hope that works.
2" is working great for me. Just make sure there's plenty of exhaust space for the hot gasses to escape. Otherwise a lot of the heat/flame will be deflected downward to your gear.
I was wondering if that could be the issue too. I double checked last night and noticed that I have a 1" to .5" in each corner. should I do something to raise the kettle? Or just use a heat shield?


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Matt Carbutt has been included in the Kingstone Press Championship team of the week following his fine performance against Barrow Raiders.
The Dons recorded their third successive victory with the win a 10-22 win and remain in third place in the table, three points above fourth placed Halifax.
Everyone at the club would like to congratulate Matt on the achievement.
The full Kingstone Press Championship team of the week is below:
1 Gregg McNally (Leigh Centurions)
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4 Josh Griffin (Batley Bulldogs)
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1. Sedaris says he wants to be an elf because it is a _________ career opportunity.
(a) Promising.
(b) Frightening.
(c) Dismal.
(d) Good.
2. How old is Sedaris is "SantaLand Diaries"?
(a) 33.
(b) 23.
(c) 43.
(d) 53.
3. What was the name of Clifford Dunbar's first wife?
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(b) Doll Babcock.
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(b) Cambridge.
(c) Tiffany.
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(b) Classical music.
(c) Basketball.
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2. Jocelyn Dunbar refers to her family's tragedy as what in the first paragraph of "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!"?
3. Sedaris believes his sister Lisa's greatest desire was to be _________.
4. Who does Sedaris discuss the Santa/Satan connection with?
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2. What reservations does David Sedaris have about wearing a costume for employment?
3. What does David think about while he washes dishes at the cafeteria?
4. What is the great choice that Jim Timothy suggests the people of Jasper's Breath have in front of them?
5. What does Jim Timothy offer the members of the congregation if they help him?
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Gracious and thoughtful to the max, Harrington had just shot a 4-under 68 in the second round of the CA Championship when it started to rain. No worries, he handled all the obligatory media requests, then he started up the line of autograph-seekers.
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Positioned in the San Juan's Convention Center District, this Sheraton outpost greets working travelers with a fully-equipped business center, spacious conference facilities and an easy commute to the Isla Grande Airport. Meanwhile, the full-service spa, infinity pool and on-site casino provide a relaxing oasis for leisure travelers (although some recent visitors do say sun-seekers will be disappointed with the hotel's minimal beach access). When hunger strikes, head to Choices restaurant for Puerto Rican fare, or steal a seat at the Pool Bar & Grille for a light snack. At the end of the day, you'll rest easy on Sheraton's signature feather pillows as you enjoy en-suite entertainment on your 40-inch flat-screen TVs. As part of the Starwood clan, this Sheraton branch allows Preferred Guests to earn or redeem points by choosing to stay here.
- #14 in Best Puerto Rico Hotels
- #181 in Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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