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Temple Guiting
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If you've been looking for an English country weekend straight out of a Jane Austen novel (minus the heartache), look no further than Temple Guiting, a private estate in the Cotswolds, where Sophie Conran hosts custom and all-inclusive getaways. The 10 guest rooms are appointed with crystal chandeliers, working fireplaces, and a well-curated collection of antiques, while the surrounding acres have perfectly manicured English gardens and picnic-worthy lawns bordered by peonies and rare blue roses. Thanks to Conran's impressive Rolodex, weekends include one-on-one classes with a fabulous cast of culinary characters: chef Eric Chavot, formerly of London's Capital Restaurant; chocolatier Paul A. Young; and BBC chef Valentine Warner, to name a few.
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The United Confederate Veterans Association was established in 1889 as a benevolent, historical, social and literary association. It was active from 1889 to the mid 1940's. It's mission was to "unite in a general federation all associations of Confederate Veterans, soldiers and sailors, now in existence or hereafter to be formed; to gather authentic data for an impartial history of the War between the States; to preserve relics or mementos of the same; to cherish the ties of friendship that should exist among men who have shared common dangers, common sufferings and privations; to care for the disabled and extend a helping hand to the needy; to protect the widows and orphans and to make and preserve a record of the services of every member and as far as possible of those of our comrades who have preceded us in eternity."
Leon Jastremski, a member of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia (AANVA), Louisiana Division, claimed to have suggested to E.D. Wilett, President of that association, the idea that led to the organization of the United Confederated Veterans Association (UCV). Planning began with conversations among E.D. Wilett, Fred S. Washington and Fred Ober and other members of the AANVA. They were joined by J.A. Chalaron and D.E. Given of the Association of the Army of Tennessee (AAT), and in February 1889, AANVA joined with the AAT and Confederate States' Cavalry in formally endorsing a plan for a general meeting of Confederate Veterans. More than 500 of the 1,885 UCV local camps previously existed independently or as members of other societies. The total membership in the UCV may have approached 160,000 or 25 percent of the southern soldiers who survived the Civil War.
A group of Confederate Veterans from Colusa gathered together and organized Camp Pap Price, Post #1360, named after Confederate General Sterling Price. The post was organized on August 6, 1901 and Major John B. Moore was elected as the first Post Commander. They met at the Odd Fellows Building, 141 – 5th Street. The last Confederate Veteran to pass away was Captain John Lowery Jackson, Company A, 1st Battery, Missouri State Guard, on May 11, 1940, thus closing out the UCV in Colusa County.
John Brown Moore – Post Commander
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Colusa Confederate Veterans receiving the Southern Cross of Honor from the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, San Francisco, California on November 3, 1901.
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Peer-reviewed article by Diarmuid Griffin and Ian O'Donnell (UCD), "The Life Sentence and Parole" (2012) The British Journal of Criminology. Online version available here:http://bjc.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/01/27/bjc.azr097.
Taking the life sentence as the new 'ultimate penalty' for many countries, this paper explores the factors associated with the release of life-sentence prisoners on parole. The Republic of Ireland is selected as a case study because it is in the unusual position of being influenced by European human rights norms as well as by the Anglo-American drive towards increased punitiveness. As an apparent outlier to both the human rights and punitive approaches, or perhaps as a hybrid of sorts, the relative impact of the two models can be elucidated. The article also provides an example of how small penal systems can be resistant to broader trends and the value of directing the criminological gaze upon countries where it seldom falls.
Shivaun Quinlivan
Peer-reviewed article by Shivaun Quinlivan, "The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: An Introduction" (2012) (13)(1) ERA Forum. Online version available at:http://www.springerlink.com/content/1612-3093
The European Union for the first time ratified an international human rights treaty: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Such ratification will undoubtedly impact on EU law, and importantly on the position of people with disabilities in Europe and further afield. The Convention has been described as embodying the 'paradigm shift', being revolutionary and groundbreaking. This paper will assess the content of the Convention, addressing the innovative general principles, the means of implementation as well the substantive rights contained in the Convention.
Laurent Pech
Peer-reviewed study by Dr. Laurent Pech, "Rule of Law as a Guiding Principle of the EU's External Action", CLEER Working Papers 2012/3, 56 pages. Online version available here: http://www.asser.nl/Default.aspx?site_id=26&level1=14467&level2=14468
This paper aims to offer a comprehensive overview of how the EU promotes the rule of law abroad and to discuss the EU's normative effectiveness as an 'exporter' of values and principles. It is argued that the EU, when acting as an exporter of values, tends to pay little attention to conceptual issues and largely equates the rule of law with a soft ideal whose content is largely delineated on a case-by-case basis. It is contended, however, that the EU is not exporting a vague or incoherent ideal. In the final part of this paper, the EU's role as an exporter of values and principles will be examined from two angles: the normative impact of EU rule of law policies and actions at the international level and their effectiveness. Two main points will be made. Firstly, as an international standard-setter, the EU cannot claim great successes but this can be directly linked to an apparent lack of interest in conceptualisation issues and the fact that the EU promotes a conception that is largely consensual amongst the foremost international organisations. Secondly, the EU should consider taking into account the multiple indexes, checklists and other indicators which have been developed to measure and monitor countries' adherence to the rule of law in order to better identify shortcomings, suggest appropriate reforms and track progress (or lack thereof) in a less impressionistic and uncoordinated manner than is currently the case.
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Named by Cook during his epic voyage along Australia's east coast, the Glass House Mountains are rhyolitic volcanic plugs left by volcanic activity millions of years ago. This area has special significance for the Gubbi Gubbi Aboriginal people.
The Mount Ngungun summit walk begins in open forest with a fern understory. Part way up the mountain there is a great view of Mount Tibrogargan and the track passes a small rock overhang. The summit provides spectacular close-up views of nearby volcanic peaks-Mount Tibrogargan, Mount Coonowrin and Mount Beerwah-and a 360° panoramic view of the coast and hinterland.
... moreThe 2.8 kilometre track is classed as a grade 4 walking track. Visitors need a moderate level of fitness and ankle-supporting footwear. Take plenty of drinking water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Allow about two hours to complete the walk.
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In Tokyo, this summer, I experienced an earthquake of level 7, it was in a simulator. The goal was to learn lifesaving in cases of real natural disaster.
It's been now more than 1 year and a half that I'm in Japan. I arrived on the Japanese archipelago two months after the great earthquake of 11 March 2011. Since my installation in this country, I have experienced many earthquakes, mainly, low-magnitude on the Richter scale. Moreover, you can find the story of my first earthquake here.
I also had the opportunity to go to Kamaishi, Iwate Tohoku in order to volunteer. The city was literally devastated by the tsunami that took place in the aftermath of the earthquake of March 2011. After that, I was informed, more fully on what to do in case of earthquake. I also wrote an article on this topic that you can read it here.
Finally, the most important thing, for several months now, the Japanese scientists announce a major earthquake in the Tokyo area. In February 2012, there were 70% that large earthquakes occur in the following four years, and it is a magnitude of at least 7 on the Richter scale.
All this is not always very reassuring, but everyone do with it. Life does not stop just because of that, far from it. However, every opportunity to learn about these natural disasters is good to take. This is why I decided to go to the Life Safety Learning Center in Ikebukuro this summer, place founnd by my friend Sean.
Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center: What is it?
At Ikebukuro, in the same building as the fire station, there is the Life Safety Learning Center. It is a completely free space where management lessons of natural disasters such as earthquakes are taught .
In this center, you learn how to fight a fire with a fire extinguisher (small fires), how to escape from a smoke filled room with a fire or even what to do when an earthquake occurs.
To do this, you watch several videos, including one on the assesment of the earthquake of 11 March 2011. Then you go to practice. You get a fire extinguisher and you must turn off a false fire. Then you do get into a room, slightly smoky and you must exit quickly and calmly walking at ground level. And finally, you get into the earthquake simulator and you should experiment a simulation of an earthquake of magnitude 7 on the Richter scale.
All this circuit occurs in 2 hours and you can learn useful actions in situations of danger.
My experience in the Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center:
I went there on July 20, 2012 with my friend Sean (with who I experienced sushi version of Russian roulette, or who tried dog meat in Shin-okubo Tokyo).
We went in the morning, without reservation, but unfortunately it was full. We therefore reserved for the afternoon. At 15:00 we started learning. At the Program, we had the right to watch a video projection of the assesments of March 2011 earthquake (in which, strangely, the name of Fukushima is nonexistent), followed by a course of use of fire extinguishers and of a course on what to do to escape a smoky room and finally the earthquake simulator.
During our visit in the earthquake simulator, I must confess that I have been surprised by the strength of shaking. They were programmed to look like shakes of 7 on the Richter scale, and I confess it was not so easy to cling to the foot of the table.
We had to sit at a table, then an alarm reasoned. We had to rush under the table with a pillow over our heads and hang strongly. This lasted several seconds and was intense. But everyone agrees that this is far from reality and a real earthquake is much more violent than that. Once the simulator experienced, my only wish was to never been subject to a real earthquake.
To help you understand a little of what I mean, I suggest you watch the video of the simulator, the day of our visit. In this video you can see a simulation of the earthquake of March 11, 2011 in Shinjuku – Tokyo. The simulator experiment movements of one meter laterally, as it happened that day. In addition, in the background, a video scene is showing furniture that collapses to the ground.
The earthquake simulator: I recommend it
If you are in Japan, you are very likely to experience earthquakes. Unfortunately, we foreigners do not know what to do. This is why I urge you to go to one of the Life Safety Learning Center that offer free courses.
This is important and useful at same time. And then it's done in a attractive way so that you can easily understand and practice what to do.
The only downside is that the volunteers working there very rarely speaks English. The day of our visit, except for the video report subtitled in English, it was all in Japanese. So I recommend you to go with someone who speaks good Japanese or ask in advance if a person speaking English will be present (which is sometimes the case).
Otherwise, what do you think of this kind of courses and simulator?
Find the Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center on google maps
Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center
2-37-8, Nishiikebukuro,
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Program: | SBIR |
Topic Num: | N102-113 (Navy) |
Title: | Innovative Capability to Quantify Fatigue Damage and Assessment of Endurance Limit in Spectrum Load Histories | Research & Technical Areas: | Air Platform, Materials/Processes |
Acquisition Program: | PMA-261; H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program |
RESTRICTION ON PERFORMANCE BY FOREIGN NATIONALS: This topic is "ITAR Restricted". The information and materials provided pursuant to or resulting from this topic are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which control the export of defense-related material and services, including the export of sensitive technical data. Foreign nationals may perform work under an award resulting from this topic only if they hold the "Permanent Resident Card", or are designated as "Protected Individuals" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). If a proposal for this topic contains participation by a foreign national who is not in one of the above two categories, the proposal may be rejected. | Objective: | Develop and demonstrate an innovative approach to quantify damage from high frequency load content in long spectrum load histories through an analytical model.
| Description: | The extent of damage contributed by small amplitude cycles in the spectrum loading histories of aircraft and rotorcraft structures is not fully understood; it is either ignored completely or a conservative damage is assigned based on projected extensions of stress (strain)-life curve. Recently it has been shown that small amplitude cycles below the endurance limit cause surface and subsurface damages in aluminum and steel, respectively. Furthermore, crack growth has also been shown to grow below the traditional (delta) Kth levels. There is usually a discrepancy observed in analytical damage predictions and service findings of such cracks. This is partly due to ignoring damage contributions from random frequency load cycles that appear in service load histories such as buffet, gust cycles, or vibratory and acoustic phenomenon.
As the analytical life prediction capabilities and laboratory testing have improved significantly over the last two decades, it is important to assess and accurately quantify damage for both high frequency and small amplitude loads in service spectrum for better predicting service cracking and remaining life. Recent advances in very high frequency (Giga)cycle fatigue test capability, and NAVAIR efforts to develop testing capabilities for high frequency random loading may make it possible to develop analytical approaches for predicting fatigue life under very high frequency random loading that are based on representative test data. Furthermore, the effect of surface conditions on fatigue and crack growth life predictions under these long spectrum load histories with the above content needs to be further investigated in detail. Therefore, there is a need for an analytical method of predicting and modeling the fatigue lives of aluminum and steel used for airframe structural components under high frequency random vibratory loading.
| PHASE I: Develop an innovative approach to quantify fatigue damage and crack growth in spectrum loads containing loads of high and low frequency and magnitude. Demonstrate the feasibility of such an approach to show how a program including fatigue tests, model and algorithm development efforts will be implemented.
| PHASE II: Provide practical implementation of the recommended approach developed under Phase I. Evaluate the approach through verification and validation of the analytical model by performing a rigorous series of both laboratory and service tests. This testing must encompass major aluminum, steel, and titanium alloys used in aircraft industry.
| PHASE III: Transition the analytical methodology to platforms that would benefit from modeling of high cycle loaded fatigue.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/ | DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: The analytical methodology to calculate and predict remaining lives will apply to aluminum, steel and titanium alloys; all of which are used in the public and private sector. This process will increase the safety of the aircrafts flown for commercial and military use. Accurate predictions will also reduce material cost for manufacturing aircraft components.
| References: |
1. Bathias, C. (2000) "Gigacycle fatigue of high strength steels prediction and mechanisms," European Structural Integrity Society, Volume 26, pp. 163-171. Available at www.sciencedirect.com.
2. Marines, I., Bin, X. & Bathias C. (2003) "An understanding of very high cycle fatigue of metals," International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 25, Issues 9-11, September-November, pp. 1101-1107. Available at www.sciencedirect.com.
3. Murakami, Y., Yokoyama, N.N. & Nagati, J., (2001) "Mechanism of fatigue failure in ultra long life regime", Fatigue in the very high cycle regime, Stanzl-Tschegg S, Mayer H, Eds. Institute of Meteorology and Physics, Austria.
4. Sadananda K. and Vasudevan A.K. (1997) "Short Crack Growth Behavior," Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics: 27th Volume, ASTM STP1296, r.S. Piasik, J.C. Newman, and N.E. Dowling, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, 1997, pp. 301-316.
5. Sakai, T., Sato, Y. & Nagano, Y. (2002) Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, Vol.25, pp.765-773. |
Keywords: | Fatigue Strength; Endurance Limit; Crack Propagation; Stress; Strain; High Cycle |
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Q: Could you please provide the pdf files of Refs. 1, 3, and 4? Thank you very much and best regards. |
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The best part? I use iTunes but it is legal to transfer it to your iPod from Apple!
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At the same time, what we do create with products is quality in and of itself, and we're incredibly explicit about what's sponsored. There's a company that we work with called Zestra, for female arousal. They're approach, which is interesting, is to use content as a means to get their brand out there and to engage potential customers in a conversation. They're doing that through our site, but they're also doing it through PR and their site as well. What was interesting for us with this client was they have a lot of research around female arousal and intimacy, so it's not that they're just over here saying, "Buy this product, it's the best product ever." Instead, they're over here saying, "Hey, we understand the various issues surrounding women and sexuality, and we want to give you content and create a way to be more informed." It ends up being a little bit of a softer sell. This is a real issue for our users, and the great thing is, when we partner with a company like that, that actually has research—they also have experts etc.—it ends up being truly beneficial. Nobody seems to be bothered by the fact that it's sponsored because it's frankly related content.
I guess also readers are starting to get used to more things like that. As you said, a lot of other websites are doing the same thing, it's becoming part of the reading experience at this point.
Definitely. I think that's the case, although there are certainly different ways that various media companies approach that. We've all seen examples where it's really heavy-handed and you feel like it's not so much for the reader but it's the advertiser pushing their own message. It's a lot like social media—you really have to be so mindful of your audience. If you just are over there pushing your agenda, people are going to tune out. You have to figure out where that balance is.
Could you tell us a little bit about the YourTango community and the way people can earn points. It's an interesting and different way to engage readers more and improve loyalty.
We just launched with a company called Badgeville, only two weeks ago. We've identified around ten ways for people to earn points. They range from points for signing up to our newsletters, to reading articles, to posting questions or answering questions, contributing to the blogs, etc. We also launched with Zestra, and we're doing a contest with them where people can get the "Z badge" if they participate in the contest, to win a trip to New York that Zestra is sponsoring. So those are the kinds of things we're offering incentives for. And it varies: you get more points for signing up for a newsletter than for reading an article.
Has it been successful so far?
It's really early. I couldn't say how much more it's improving engagement or any of that stuff. Anecdotally, looking at this unit we have on every page showing who's participating and who's getting points—which at first was dominated by our team—now we're seeing all these names that we've never seen before. It seems like it's starting to be taken up by our audience. The ultimate goal for us is to use it as a fun way to engage users and to help them feel rewarded by what they're doing, and incentivized to come back and to continue to do that. We have identified a handful of "super users" through their contributions to our blogs, and commenting, and things like that, and we just felt like these are people who care and they're spending a lot of time, so why not give them status, and help them feel like they can get credibility that they have earned by being so active? We're pretty optimistic.
The other part of it is just the pure, fun, gaming part of it. That's been part of the fun for me in using Foursquare—you want to unlock this badge and that badge. There is something to be said about just the fun of it.
Do you think that this is a kind of system that would work well with news sites, too?
I am a big believer in gaming mechanics in general. I think that we're going to see more of this kind of thing, just like we've seen social media take off. My hunch is that a lot more companies are going to figure out that gaming mechanics are an interesting and fun way to engage and reward users. Whether it's news or anything else, I would place a bet that this will become the next interesting frenzy around media.


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It's very tempting to record a slew of audio and video before or during your conference and just slap it up onto your Web site. Why is it so appealing? Because it's so dead easy. Easy for you. But you're putting a burden on your audience by doing so.
Let's put yourself in the shoes of the potential attendee, OK? He' s thinking of registering for your All About Widgets conference, which is just 90 days away. So he sits down with a cup of coffee to listen to your pre-conference audio. And what does he hear?
- Lots of introductory babble that adds zero value.
- One speaker is very loud and the other speaker is barely audible.
- An interview guest who is obviously very smart, but who starts every sentence with a big "Uuuuummmmm."
How long do you think he's going to sit there and listen?
Instead, what if you took the time to:
- Edit out the Ums and Ahs.
- Trimmed the useless introductory fluff.
- Evened out the volume so that the sound levels are consistent.
- And maybe added a high-energy call to action at the end, to encourage the listener to register, maybe with the added enticement of a promotion code?
Think about it. If you want your organization to appear professional, and to be aware of the needs of your audience, you'll take the time to edit, edit, edit. My example is about audio, but the same rules apply to video. In fact, with video, you have even more to think about. We'll cover video editing in a future post.


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Chuck Stout will present a narrated slide show detailing the history of aviation, both civil and military, in Colorado. Chuck has been an active general aviation pilot for 39 years. He is also the director of the Colorado Aerospace History Project. Before this, he also enjoyed careers as a museum exhibit designer, small businessman, and engineer. Come share his passion for Colorado aviation!


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I'm not a big fan of meals composed of Thanksgiving leftovers (my dad used to literally put all of the scraps of turkey, stuffing, green beans, and mashed potatoes in a blender and serve it as an opaque gray "holiday stew"). When it comes to cocktails, however, I'm all about getting creative with whatever ingredients you have on hand. This particular drink caught my eye because it makes use of a handful of gorgeous fresh cranberries, pairing them with ginger ale and vodka. If you have any green apples left over from pie-making this week, I think a couple thin slices of those would be another great addition. Cheers! [Book Cooker]
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Egypt's Kushite King Piankhy (Piye) -- 747-716 BC
Stela of Piankhy (Piye)
Kushite (Napatan) 747 BC
Sudan National Museum, Khartoum No. 1851
The scene shows on the right a standing figure of King Piankhy (Piye) (747-716 BC), identified in the cartouche above him, wearing the characteristic Kushite cap-crown with double uraei, facing left and offering a pectoral and a necklace to a triad of deities (a form of the traditional Theban triad), an enthroned Amen-Ra followed by a standing Mut and Khons, all facing right.
Divine sanction of Piankhy's ascent to the throne is confirmed in the god's address 'to his son, whom he loves', inscribed in the columns of inscription above him: 'I said concerning you (even when you were still) in the womb of your mother, that you would be ruler of Egypt . . . I caused you to receive the Great Crown . . . It is I who decreed (the kingship) for you . . . No other may decree (who shall be) king'. The king's acknowledgement is recorded in the columns behind him, where he asserts his pre-eminence over all other rulers: Amun of Napata has caused me to be ruler of all foreign countries. To whomsoever I say "you are chief", he shall be chief. To whomsoever I say "You are not king", he shall not be king. Amun in Thebes has caused me to be ruler of Egypt. To whomsoever I say "Make your appearance (as king)", he shall make his appearance. To whomsoever I say "Do not make appearance", he shall not make his appearance . . . Gods make a king, men make a king, (But) it is Amun who has made me'.
The main text of the stela is located directly beneath the offering scene. Arranged in horizontal lines reading right to left and downwards, it records the king's full titulary and epithets, and once continued with a historical narrative, of which only fragments of the beginning now survive. One of these fragments crucially bears the remnants of what may be a year date, possibly to be read as '(regnal-year) 3', in which case the stela is Piankhy's earliest known monument.
Piankhy's titulary was clearly inspired by that of one of his great imperial 'predecessors'. King Thutmose III of the 18th Dynasty, as recorded on the letter's famous victory stela from Jebel Barkal. One especially significant difference, however, is the form of the
king's so-called Horus-name. In the case of Thutmose III, the name is 'Strong Bull, Appearing (ascending to the throne) in Thebes'; in the case of Piankhy, it is 'Strong Bull, Appearing in Napata', a calculated change announcing 'a momentous reversal of history . . . the place of Thebes, where the Egyptian conqueror of Kush had been crowned, was now taken by Napata, where the Kushite ruler of Egypt is crowned' .
He employed master Egyptian sculptors to depict his conquest of Lower Egypt just as pharaohs of an earlier age might have depicted a victory over Asiatics, Libyans, Hittites, Sea Peoples, or even Kushites. The cities falling to his armies are not in Palestine or Syria but in Egypt. The kings bowing at his feet are Egyptian, as are the treasures seized from them. Yet strangely, throughout Piankhy presents himself as the reincarnation of the great pharaohs and the devoted servant of Amun and all the Egyptian gods.
Sudan: Ancient Treasures
, Derek A. Welsby and Julie R. Anderson, British Museum Press, p. 163 (2004)
Sudan Kingdom of the Nile
, Dietrich Wildung (1997)
Drawing of horses carved on the wall of the Great Temple of Amun at Jebel Barkal during the reign of King Piankhy.


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Want to do the crime but not the time in Washington? Be white
A new study finds that blacks and Latinos face much greater likelihood of winding up in prison compared to whites arrested for the same crime. At each step through the criminal justice system, race may subconsciously play into the decisions, adding up to gross unfairness.
A black person arrested in Washington is more than 6 times as likely to get prison time than a comparable white person charged with the same crime. A Latino arrested in Washington is 1.5 times more likely to get prison time than a similar white arrestee.
The reasons for those disparities are hard to pin down, with no clear-cut villains. Racial bias exists. But it is subconscious, subtle, showing up in tiny increments as an arrested person goes through the state's criminal justice system.
That's what a pair of Seattle University law school researchers told the Washington Senate's Judiciary Committee in Olympia recently. Robert Chang, executive director of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, and Robert Boruchowitz, director of the center's The Defender Initiative, briefed the committee about the center's preliminary report on "Race and the Criminal Justice System."
The report was prompted by late 2010 remarks — reported by The Seattle Times — by Washington Supreme Court Justices Richard Sanders and James Johnson that blacks are over-represented in prisons because they commit a greater portion of crimes than white people. A coalition of about 30 universities and legal groups including the Washington Bar Association examined that claim, which resulted in the briefing during the legislative session that ended earlier this month. Sanders later lost a re-election bid for the Supreme Court.
"We found that the assertion attributed to then-Justice Sanders that African-Americans are overrepresented in the prison population because they commit a disproportionate number of crime is a gross oversimplication," the report said.
Sen. Adam Kline, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the study could lead to the development of new legislation next year, but he expressed doubt about quick enactment.
The study found no definite link between race and the likelihood of a person of that color committing a crime. However, it found race appeared to be a significant factor in the greater likelihood of a non-white person going to prison or jail than a white person would for committing the same crime.
Washington' imprisonment rate for African-Americans has been abnormally high for decades. A 1980 national study found that across the United States, black arrestees were four times more likely to to be imprisoned than arrested whites. That 1980 study found that Washington had the worst ratio in the nation with black arrestees being slightly more than nine times more likely to be imprisoned than arrested whites.
The study coalition crunched numbers from the criminal justice systems across the state, finding that in 2010:
- An arrested black person had a 6.1 times greater chance of getting prison time than a similar white criminal. The King County ratio was 10.9 times as much. Pierce County's ratio was six times as much. Other ratios included 8.4 in Thurston County, six in Kitsap County, 4.7 in Snohomish County, 62.2 in Clark County, and 83.9 in Yakima County.
- While an arrested Latino had a 1.5 times greater chance of getting prison time than a similiar white arrestee statewide, the chance was twice a much as a white person in King County. Pierce County was 1.3 times as much. Other ratios included 1.1 in Thurston County, 1.6 in Kitsap County, 0.8 in Snohomish County, and 19.1 in Asotin County.
- An arrested Native American had a 4.1 times greater chance of getting prison time than a similar white arrestee. That chance was 7.2 times as much in King County. Other ratios were 4.7 in Pierce County, 3.6 in Thurston County, 3.5 in Kitsap County, 2.7 in Snohomish County and 27.3 in Chelan County.
- A black person in Washington was 3.6 times more likely than a similar white arrestee to be convicted of drug crime, 3.1 times more likely to be convicted of a property crime and 5.6 times more likely to be convicted of a violent crime. A Native American was 1.4 times more likely than a similar white arrestee of being convicted of a drug crime, 1.3 times more likely to be convicted of a property crime, and 2.1 times more likely to be convicted of a violent crime.
"Apparently we have a dark side and it's our job to clean it up," said committee chair Kline, a Seattle Democrat.
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Posted Wed, Dec 21, 7:20 a.m.
Don't worry, the Governor appointed a "minority rights first" Supreme Court Justice to the court. He is a big supporter of LaRaza and Illegal Immigrant Rights.
I guess we can look forward to less emphasis on any person of color being arrested, prosecuted and jailed for any crimes. We can call it the Gonzales-Kline budget reduction program.
Posted Wed, Dec 21, 8:48 a.m.
Hmm more blacks in prison than whites? More blacks are beaten up by cops?
The reason for more blacks in prison NOT because of increased crime in their area?
OK let us try a theory - More police presance must equal more arrests which must equal more prison.
OK so here we go
Pull tha cops out of the black areas. We will have them patrol Broadmoor Madison Park and other fairly white areas.
So the arrest rate should go up in Broadmoor etc.
The arrest rate will fall in black areas
The police brutality in black areas will decrease (Oh thank God I am so tired of it)
The crime rate will not increase in black areas.
Posted Wed, Dec 21, 3:21 p.m.
It's nice to know that in a time of peace on earth and good will towards all men and women, the voice of racism and narrow-mindedness can still be heard throughout the land. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to one and all.
Posted Wed, Dec 21, 3:29 p.m.
Maybe Santa will bring you a new Party Power Word, Swifty. You've worn your old ones out.
Posted Wed, Dec 21, 4:09 p.m.
Why thank you BlueLight. Sorry about that bag of coal Santa brings you every Xmas.
Posted Thu, Dec 22, 6:37 a.m.
Is it racist and narrow-minded to ask the Government to follow the Law? Or is it the behavior of the individuals being apprehended, tried and jailed that needs to be addressed and not thier ethnicity?
Posted Thu, Dec 22, 10 a.m.
Cameron: I appreciate your commnt. However, the other commentors have made their case, such as it is, with the sarcasm and mean spiritedness that leads me to conclude that their thinking reflects a deep-seated dislike for those different from them. There is an anger and fear in all of their remarks that denotes an inability to engage issues, and in response to ideas they can only disparage. Clearly this issue is a complex one, and people do need to be punished for their deeds. However, as we have seen in the news time and time again, people of color, and more inclusively, poor, uneducated people, unable to afford good representation, are often treated differently by the police and the justice system than more well-educated and affluent folks. I can speak from my own experiences when I was younger on this one. Happy holidays to you.
Posted Thu, Dec 22, 1:02 p.m.
He's not bringing me coal this year, Swifty. He says new EPA regulations made it too expensive. Funny, you hear racism, I hear sanctimony.
Posted Fri, Dec 23, 9:47 p.m.
I'll be happy when the number of Norwegian-Americans incarcerated are the same as the Greco-Romans. It's time to clean up Ballard.
Posted Fri, Dec 30, 12:43 p.m.
The racism is subtle--just barely acknowledged, if at all. And they've got the numbers (to the 10ths!) to prove it.
It would be interesting to know how researchers were able to factor their own unacknowledged biases in their estimates. but nevermind. The democratic legislature can do anything--even fix peoples' unconscious behaviors.
Posted Wed, May 1, 11:43 p.m.
Did ANY of the commenters even read this story before commenting?
The story says NO TIE BETWEEN RACE AND CRIME, in clear english.
It also said WHITE OFFENDERS LESS LIKELY TO BE ARRESTED and GIVEN LESSER SENTENCES for the SAME crimes.
The subject is how people are treated DIFFERENTLY when they commit the SAME crimes.
White person X commits crime = gets one penalty
Black person Y commits THE SAME CRIME = gets a STIFFER penalty
How can you even defend that?
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When rafting the mighty Orange River you should expect to get wet – from below, yes, but not necessarily from above. And not when you're curled up in your sleeping bag 30 metres from the river. Our family's recent experience on the Orange didn't entirely follow expectations. We set off from Amanzi Trails' lovely riversideContinue Reading


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on January 14, 2009 Source: Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship
As governments across the globe have become more aggressive in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, they have also increased their demand for new data about these phenomena. Responding to this demand, two well-known data sets---the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) and the World Bank Group Entrepreneurship Survey---have generated the greatest interest among researchers and policy makers. A recent World Bank-sponsored research paper examines similarities and differences between these two data sources.
The two sources do yield different findings: the GEM data show comparatively higher levels of entrepreneurship in developing countries, while the World Bank data shows comparatively higher rates of entrepreneurship in more developed economies. The different emphases of each survey may help explain these findings. The GEM research assesses entrepreneurial intent, i.e. it asks whether a respondent is involved in starting a business. Meanwhile, the World Bank survey assesses whether a new business has been formally started. According to the researchers, GEM data may measure "the potential supply of entrepreneurs whereas the World Bank data may represent the actual rate of entrepreneurship." They further suggest that the benefits of formally registering a business are likely to be higher in developed economies, thus contributing to somewhat higher proportions of such ventures.
The July 2008 World Bank Policy Research Working Paper (#4667), "What Does 'Entrepreneurship' Data Really Show? A Comparison of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and World Bank Group Datasets," by Zoltan J. Acs, Sameeksha Desai, and Leora F. Klapper.
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on February 13, 2012 Source: Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship
A new startup aimed at engaging the American public in the legislative process is shining a light on a handful of bills that could have a direct impact on entrepreneurship throughout the US.
According to the POPVOX website, it "bridges the gap between the input the public wants to provide and the information Members of Congress want and need to receive." It is an impressively-designed site with functionality that enables users to learn about pending legislation, click a button to express their support or opposition and engage in ongoing conversations through the site and other social media networks. Going the opposite direction, it's also a tool for policymakers to get improved data through informed input and civic dialogue.
Following an invite to the State of Entrepreneurship Address in Washington, DC, last week, it pointed to the following measures currently under consideration:
We've covered or at least mentioned each of those here through PDE, but what do you think? Visit the site, learn more about the bills—who is sponsoring them and what organizations are backing them—and share your voice.
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Making the cut.
Your guide to looking like a winner on the links.
Just because you've memorized every line from Caddyshack doesn't mean it should be your source of inspiration when dressing for the links. Whether you're a scratch golfer or just finding out how enjoyable—and utterly frustrating—golf can be, you should look like you've been there before.
The right equipment.
Proper golf attire only looks like your normal clothing. But it's performance wear, designed to move with you and keep you comfortable over 18 holes. Look for fabrics that wick away moisture, resist wrinkling, and breathe. You never know what the links have in store—rain, wind, heat, humidity—and the right attire will help you look as good buying a round of drinks at the 19th Hole as you did on the practice green.
A round with the boss.
If playing a few rounds is part of your job, then, good for you. It's not a bad way to spend a workday. Whether you're paired up with your boss or a client, the same rules apply on the golf course as the office. You need to look professional. Think of it as another version of casual Friday. You'll want to look relaxed, but not too relaxed. You're still "at work." Nothing impresses the boss more or puts a client more at ease than when you look like you know what you're doing—even if you spend most of the day chasing your slice into the adjacent fairway.
Start with a solid pair of plain-front golf pants. Notice we didn't say just pants. These shouldn't be the cotton chinos you wear on the weekends or the trousers you pair with a blazer. Your pants should be made for golf. And keep them trim. You don't need all the extra fabric flapping in the wind. You'll actually be able to move a little easier and you'll look a lot more stylish.
Pair them with a solid golf shirt. Same rules apply to the shirt as the pants—it should be made for golf, not the office. For a chilly morning tee time, layer over a sweater vest or a light jacket. Keep it traditional—argyles and tartans are a good bet.
A weekend round with your buddies.
Eighteen holes with your buddies is all about relaxing—and showing each other up a bit. So get a little more adventurous with your choice of clothing. Brighter colors. Bolder patterns. Less formality. Shorts are more appropriate here, too. And, as before, look for slimmer fits to avoid the blousy look and keep you looking trim.
Don't be afraid to try some of the styles you see some of the younger PGA players sporting on the tour. If you go with pants, try a bright, solid color—like sky blue. Pair them with a crisp white or black golf shirt and a white belt. If you're going the shorts route, go with a traditional khaki or black pair. Save the attitude for your shirt and go with stripes or a bold pattern.
Stay away from golf shoes that look like sneakers. Go for a bit more style. A pair of contrasting golf shoes—as traditional as they may be—always look great and will add a bit of personality to your look.
Tournament Sunday.
If you're truly a competitive sort—the type that's likely to still be in contention on Sunday of a tournament—you'll want to sport a look that sends a message to the rest of the field. Take a page from Gary Players' book and go with the no-nonsense, all-black look. Player—nicknamed the Black Knight—made this style famous and fashionable on the tour back in the 50s and 60s. And the look still holds up. There's nothing more intimidating than looking at the leader board and seeing the man in black making a move.
Give it a modern spin by pairing it with a white belt and contrast black and white golf shoes. Or consider a slight twist on the classic look and go with all navy blue instead of black.
Scratch dresser.
The game is the game. And, let's be honest, your score is what it is. There's only so much you do from tee to pin. But you can always look good. So, if you find yourself walking out of the house looking like any of the characters in Caddyshack, take a mulligan. The point is not to get laughs. The point is to look like you know what you're doing—whether you're the leader in the clubhouse or stuck in the rough.
JosephAllettoI bought a light blue polo from the new Southlake Brooks Brothers store, and the design reminds me a lot of Arnold Palmer's shirts. A great choice for a round with your buddies!
AndrewTuckerI've got to disagree with the tournament look. As a central NC native, I play most of my golf in Pinehurst during the summer and I would stroke out if I wore all black on a course in the middle of the Southern summer. I do like the clean, no-nonsense look, but I not sure if it is practical advice year-round.
TuckerWhitesidesI disagree with the recommendation to wear a white belt. Lots of pros were wearing them this weekend at Augusta and nothing disgusted me more than to see that. As evidence of this atrocity, I have been unable to find a white belt on the Brooks Brothers website. The belt is a great place to show off your style: a golf course emblem (possibly your home course), patterns, bright colors, your alma mater or a classic brown belt. Just because your shoes are white, doesn't mean you have to make the white belted mistake.
JoshWilbergerI think the white belt provides a distinct contrast - golf seems to be a sport where tradition and contemporary meet. However, not being a golfer, this is just a superficial observation. Overall, I think this is an excellent "Golf Dress 101" post for newcomers like me who are just breaking into the sport. From experience, based on some of the St. Andrew's gear I've bought, you honestly can't get better.


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At the very beginning of the fight, strike up a little dialogue with your healer. You'd be amazed how far a little polite communication goes.
"Hi Priest! Do you have any preference on Life Tapping?"
This always gets me a positive reply, and avoids the usual confusion.
Slightly off- topic, while you are at it, you may want to ask the tank if he cares if you spam Seed of Corruption. O.0
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(02-10-2012 10:49 AM)eric j Wrote: I set my 2012 goals very low haha...so low that I think I already reached them
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(02-14-2012 01:05 AM)seahawcla Wrote: Nice, I offered 230 for the 1998 Hass 1/1 a few years ago and he wouldnt budge, glad it landed in a Hawks fans hands.
(02-14-2012 01:14 AM)eric j Wrote: Really? Do you recall how long ago? Because I had been searching for the card for roughly 2-3 years and no one had any idea where the card was besides the fact someone told me they knew it was in Arizona, but they thought it was at a card shop. Well, it was in Arizona, but in some Packer's fans collection... Sorry you weren't able to get it, but I'm glad I got it!


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When the calendar turns 04/04, we of course celebrate Quad Day. What else would we do on that date but have four Belgian style Quad beers on tap (quad quads)?
Quads are super high octane abbey style ales. The most common abbey style ales are doubles (or dubbels) that usually clock in at 7 to 8%, and triples (or tripels) which usually clock in between 9 and 10%. Less common are singles (oddly NOT also singels) which clock in under 6%, and quads which clock in at over 10%. So anywho 4 quads for 4/4.
Quad are abbey style beers at their maximum. They are tasty sippers, especially after they have warmed up a little bit.
On tap for 2014 Quad Day: - Dock Street Quad - Sierra Nevada Ovila Abbey Quad - Sly Fox Ichor - Weyerbacher Quad
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More battlegrounds in our future?
Well, Nethaera lets us know that there are more battlegrounds in our future (though she can't tell us precisely when), but that Blizzard is concerned about longer queue times that could result from giving players wanting to participate in the battlegrounds a fifth choice. For my part, I think even some new maps for the existing battlegrounds could liven them up some.


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If there are two TV things that everyone loves, hands down, no disagreement, they are singing competitions and shows where people get physically and emotionally hurt. So this new karaoke physical…   Read Story »
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Steve-O, one of the more masochistic and exhibitionistic members of the Jackass team of masochistic exhibitionists, has been in rehab since March, working through his struggle with alcohol and drug…   Read Story »
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I was always told that Paton yarn was one of the, if not the best yarn out there. Now I've been told that Paton was sold to Spinrite and the quality has since gone down hill. What do you think? Sue |
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There was a yarn company called Emile Bernat & Sons and went out of business but the name was sold to Spinrite. Spinrite makes their yarn with Bernat's name on it and I have read horror stories about that yarn like yarn was thin at one end and very thick at other end. Another one said her yarn was blue but was white on the other end. Don't know what they will do with Paton's yarn! I stay away from Spinrite yarn. |
jj, thanks for your response. I guess Spinrite is out to buy, however, if the quality is as poor as it has been people will wise up and steer clear. Sue |
I used to depend upon Paton wool yarn but no more. The last skein I used was a disaster. Every three to four feet the yarn had thinned out and pulled apart. I wrote to the email address that someone kindly provided me but no response. |
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Hey guys, I've searched the board and I couldn't find an answer. So, in the rulebook it states that seeking out Hidden units is a 7+, modified by cover. The next line says that *seeking Prowlers* lower the difficulty by one. Now I'm sure it was meant that Prowlers who are seeking a Hidden unit lower the difficulty because they are stealth experts...? Of course, it would have made more sense to me that anyone trying to seek a Prowler should have the difficulty raised by one. I don't see how being an expert at hiding makes it easier to spot someone else who is hiding but oh well.... Thoughts anyone?
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Yes you are right in the terms of rules.
In AT only prowlers have stealth stealth ability. On top of that prowlers are usually characters that focus more on tactics, seeking out smart ways to defeat the oposition, outing skills and technique above strenght, that way during battle they are more alert, seeking unexpected dangers than warriors who focus on the enemy up ahead or mystics trying to chant spells.


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Court Surprisingly Dismissive Of 'Aiding Tax Evasion Encourages Foreign Investment' Argument
By Jon ShazarHelping foreign tax avoiders is not a legitimate way to drum up business, sayeth a federal judge.
Bank industry lobbying groups in Texas and Florida in April challenged the U.S. rules in a lawsuit against the Treasury Department and the IRS, saying the rules were burdensome and would discourage U.S. foreign investment.
Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, in a 23-page opinion, dismissed the lawsuit, finding that the new rules "would cause minimal burden to banks and their customers."
Written in 2012, the rule would require disclosure by U.S. banks of information about accounts held by non-resident aliens that earn at least $10 of interest per year.
U.S. judge tosses bankers' suit over rules to fight tax-dodging [Reuters]
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< 20 words and then copy/paste, thats the Shaz we know and love.
Jon, I would love to take you to lunch at the Outback Steakhouse. Feel free to order whatever you want.
He's Irish so I imagine the hospital had to take his word for it that he was erect.
To think that foreigners are putting money in US dollar accounts believing that they are hiding money from Uncle Sam is pretty naïve.
Look– the Feds can even sniff around banks' books in London. It's a given they know every USD account of foreigners and non-foreigners.
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Additional studies are needed that define the mechanisms underlying exercise-induced increases in plasma copper concentrations.
It is important to point out that the occurrence of high plasma copper concentrations does not necessarily translate into high tissue copper concentrations; indeed, high plasma copper concentrations in some disease states have been correlated to low soft tissue copper concentrations (Clegg et al., 1987; Dubick et al., 1987). Although the interpretation of normal to high plasma copper concentrations with regard to assessing an individual's copper status can be difficult, there is general agreement that low plasma copper concentrations typically reflect a compromised copper status. Thus the report of low plasma copper concentrations in some endurance athletes (see above) is of concern. Although loss of basal copper via sweat is typically considered negligible (Gutteridge et al., 1985; Jacob et al., 1981), Consolazio et al. (1964) reported that the amount of copper lost via sweat can be considerable; men who were maintained at 37.8°C and 50 percent relative humidity lost as much as 1 mg per day in sweat. This value should be contrasted to typical dietary copper intakes, which are on the order of 1 to 2 mg (Pennington et al., 1989). Thus prolonged, excessive loss of copper via sweat during strenuous exercise could result in a marginal copper status. The simultaneous exposure to hot temperatures would be expected to accelerate the development of a marginal copper condition.
Prolonged strenuous exercise can result in marked changes in chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc metabolism. Evidence of these changes can persist for several days after the exercise is discontinued. Some of the observed changes in plasma mineral concentrations may be attributed in part to an acute-phase response, which occurs as a result of tissue trauma or stress. Reductions in plasma mineral concentrations may also in part reflect an increased loss of these minerals from the body via urine and sweat. The increased rate of mineral loss that occurs in sweat with exercise is amplified by the simultaneous exposure to hot temperatures.
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We did a land and sea vacation back in 03 and enjoyed it very much! We were fortunate for good seas every night but our last night. There was a storm over us and if you sat still you could feel the boat rocking a tiny bit but if you were up and walking you couldn't feel a thing. The ships have a stabilizer thing (looks kinda like wings on an airplane from a picture I've seen) under neath the hall of the boat that helps to keep it steady as much as possible. The first day I felt a little off but got used to the ship movement fast. And when you debark the ship and your back on land I found that you feel like your in a moon bounce at times lol. Does it get annoying, no I didn't find it annoying you get used to if fast.
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A letter came in the mail today. I was reminded about a generation so much greater than ours. While we are sending emails, incapable of being bothered by the post-office, my Great Aunt Marcy sent my son a card for his 4th birthday. It's not just a card this time, it's a reminder. When she lost her husband of 50 years I couldn't be bothered to send a single thing while she, in return, never once forgets a birthday of her great, great grandnephew. I couldn't bear to open the card and see only, "Love Aunt Marcy" instead of adding "and Uncle Charles" to the second row.
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Baby O,
Last night as you were falling asleep, you could barely keep your eyes open (much like your mother after 9pm on two glasses of wine) and you asked for your story. "You want to know about the day you were born?"
Your eyes lit up and you stuck your tongue out in that way you do when you get excited and I think you're sort of proving evolution isn't just a theory.
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My Grandfather was an electrician in a mill. He often explained his lack of hearing from years of being around loud machines. "GRANDPA! TURN DOWN THE TEE VEE!" He would wave a hand in our direction, mutter something completely incomprehensible and turn the volume on the TV up.
Last weekend a friend of mine spoke of reducing the noise in his life. As a single man who enjoys many activities outside the computer, I thought it was a strange, though admirable, statement. So often the level of noise in my life is beyond was I can tolerate. Children whining and needing immediate attention pulling on my arm, Co-Workers on IM, twitter, facebook, email, friends asking about this weekend. It's not that the noise is bad, each in of itself, it's that together there... Read more
For years I've been a minority in our field. In graduate school I was one of two females. The program pushed Java but I studied PHP and my co-female-student studied XML. Why is that? Why would the two women select another language than the standard object oriented fare served to the students? Is it possible there is a feminine friendly language that helps retain women in computer science?
This is the future of our field. The is the future of the web. Bringing technology, the joy of development, the art of mobile application development: these are the true places women can excel and find balance in a male dominated field.
WebVisions 2011 is about "exploring the future of the web" and I can see no better... Read more
Six Mothers' Days.
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Thirty-five years of life.
Nine years of marriage.
856 diapers.
52 throw up accidents.
4,329,784 whiny complaints.
89 wet sheets. 610 school lunches.
423 sleepless nights.
One homemade card.
Read moreHe watches the truck with a camper pass us on the road. "I wanna go camping again. Are we EVER going to go camping again?" My three year old is a drama queen sometimes. I laugh. "Yes, we'll go camping, I promise. We'll go when it gets sunny again."
"It's NEVER going to be sunny again!" He whines. He also loves to whine.
"Oh, it will," I assure him, "Probably July 5th." The classic NorthWest joke doesn't mean anything to him.
"Hey, I'm wearing yellow! Maybe I can be your sunshine?" he beams a little.
He starts to point out all the yellow. There's a yellow sign! And a yellow truck! And yellow flowers!
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"She is very bright. Intelligent and creative; loving and kind. She seems to be a natural in math and science but her artistic abilities and imagination give her a great balance. She's very social. She is unaware of the politics of other girls in her grade. She is a tender soul who can not sit still.
She has trouble focusing and might need some work in this area. She is often tired in the afternoon. She seems young for her age.
Overall she is a joy to work with. While she is a bit bouncy and can have difficult finishing a task before starting another, making her very inefficient, she's got a lot of potential and you should be proud of her."
As it turns out? She really is my kid.
Even if she doesn't look it.
The heat kicks back on and I know it won't warm me. The walk to the car will be wet and cold. I wear a layer of my body like an extra coat of energy, just waiting, hoping to be used. I drink another cup of coffee and turn the heat as high as I can while I drive. I will struggle with children, putting coats and hoods and boots on and splashing back to the car again. The effort nearly crushes me. It is May. The realization nearly takes my breath away. It is May. Seattle just finished the coldest April on...
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- Breed: Domestic Shorthair
- Color: Brown Tabby
- Age: Adult
- Sex: Male
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I am already neutered, a special needs pet, and up to date with shots.
Life is all fun and games for spunky Studly now, but the first year of his life was spent homeless, struggling and suffering from an ear polyp that caused him to cry out in pain. The polyp has since been removed leaving Studly much relieved. He spends his days rolling in sunlight, playing with other feline friends, and enjoying gentle affection from humans. Studly was born in June of 2011.
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KRATOR is a totally new company of which we have not heard about before today. So, as with all newcomers, the slate is clean and opinions are ripe for the forming with a set of stereo headphones in hand today and also some speakers coming soon.
KRATOR are probably, and quite sensibly, dipping a toe in at a time to test the market. Which as we have said before (especially in the headphone sector), seems to be heavily burdened with products at the moment. Honestly? For this reason it's going to take a mean feat to crack by any new company.
So, what, if anything, do the interestingly named 'Dione' headphones offer in terms of raw innovation and market cracking shock value? - The answer is not a lot. Rather, KRATOR has simply built a basic stereo headset with an aluminum chassis as the biggest selling point. We do not have any tech boffin's speak or any vibrating motors; no, not even a pretty box here we are afraid to say at this point of today's review.
However, as is the case with many products based around audio, there's a lot more to a good product in this category than features alone. Let's move on and take a closer look at the package and contents before moving onto the heavier technical details and most importantly, performance!


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Many of us know the story of the Lone Ranger and Tonto...as a kid, I enjoyed Clayton Moore's Lone Ranger. This version provides the history of the Lone Ranger and his association with Tonto.
During most of the story, I was concerned with Armie Hammer's Lone Ranger being too weak, but he eventually realizes the necessity of achieving justice.
There is plenty of action, some of it pretty implausible. The last 20 or 30 minutes has too much destruction...it distracts from the story.
I expected Johnny Depp's Tonto to outshine Armie Hammer's Lone Ranger, but they were careful to not to bury the character of the Lone Ranger...they kept him the main focus of the story.
Content warning: the outlaw they are pursuing is a cannibal, and that is insinuated in one scene.
Overall, a pretty entertaining version of the Lone Ranger story.
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Riverside Business Centre, Tinahely
The Riverside Business Centre is located in the heart of Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Developed in 2006 to promote the development of small- and medium-sized local and national industry and enterprise in South Wicklow, Carlow and beyond, the centre is situated on the main approach road to the town and is highly visible to passing traffic.
The Riverside Business Centre comprises 20 separate units totalling 14,000 sq. foot of floor space and is an ideal base for new start up-businesses and small enterprises or individuals currently working from home who now require more formal business premises. Most of the units have been purchased by local business people. The Riverside Business Centre offers ample free car parking for visitors to the Centre and the facilities include D'lish Coffee Shop, and New U Hair and Beauty Salon. The Centre also offers a variety of shared services available to all occupants such as spacious lobby areas, toilets and recreational areas, wheelchair access and trendy, modern offices within a comfortable setting.
The setting of the Riverside Business Centre would be the envy of any such centre anywhere, being just a short stroll from the town centre, fronting the Derry River, close to the Old Mill and boasting scenic views of the beautiful local countryside. Below you will find details of all the businesses in the Riverside Business Centre.
RIVERSIDE ART GALLERY: The gallery is based in the Riverside Business Centre. The gallery contains a fine collection of Irish Art which shall be on display for several months after which time an art auction shall take place. There are a variety of styles on display for sale and auction; contemporary art, oil painting and water colour. NEXT AUCTION SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2012.
For all queries please contact; John Kane on 0402 28786 or email to the email@example.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @RiversideArt
TINAHELY CREDIT UNION. Unit 1. Opening Hours: Thursday Evening 7.30 – 9.00, Friday Morning 10.00 – 1.00 and Friday Evening 7.00 – 9.00. Providing loans for regular savers for home improvements, holidays, education, car purchases etc.
WHY WEIGHT IRELAND. Unit 2.Why Weight Ireland is well situated on the ground floor at the rear of the Riverside Business Centre (behind the Credit Union). Why Weight Ireland is the first studio in Ireland to combine fitness classes, private weigh-ins, consultations and access to Ireland's ONLY online Food & Exercise Diary Opening hours vary Mon – Sat – please visit our website www.whyweightireland.ie for studio schedule or contact email@example.com Tel: 087-2908700
CELTIC LINK FERRIES Ireland Ltd. Unit 3. Tel: 0402 38804/38091
D'LISH COFFEE SHOP. Unit 7. The Coffee Shop is well situated on the ground floor of the Riverside Business Centre fronting the road with paved patio area for outdoor seating. Serving breakfasts and lunches incl. sandwiches, soups, rolls, paninis, scones, cakes with tea and coffee etc. Eat in or take away. Opening hours 10am to 3.30pm Mon – Fri. Phone: 0402 28828
KIERSEY WALKER & ASSOCIATES. Unit 6. Contact: Andrew Kiersey/Joanna Tel: 0402 38899 Fax: 0402 38900
Kiersey Walker Estates Agents, Auctioneers, Valuers and BER Assessors provide a dynamic team of experienced professionals that are ready to meet your every property need. We are members of the Irish Property and Valuers Institute (I.P.A.V.) We aim to give our customers the best value service in the market place, by maximising your property's potential and minimising your selling costs. If you are interested in buying or selling properties in Counties Wicklow, Carlow or Wexford, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
LORRAINE GILLICK SOLICITORS. Unit 11. Contact: Lorraine Gillick Tel. 0402 28759. A recently established firm based in the Riverside Business Centre, we can cater for all your legal needs in a professional manner with attention to detail. We can arrange appointments at a time convenient for you. Contacts us for a no obligation free quotation today.
RTJ CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Unit 18. Contact: Ronnie Jacob Tel. 0402 28862
RTJ Construction Ltd carries out all types of Civil Engineering and Building Work including groundworks, drainage, roadworks, general building and site development. We carry out Public Tender Contracts for the local and statutory authorities as well as private contracts. Recently we have carried out numerous school projects for the Department of Education. We are pleased to be associated as main developers with the Riverside Business Centre.
YVONNE WHITTY, CONSULTANT ARCHAEOLOGIST. Unit 10. Contact: Yvonne Tel. 0402 28
If your planning permission has an archaeological condition, I can help you guide it through the planning process.
RAN PROPERTIES. Unit 4. Tel. 0402 28928
KICKS. Unit 12. Contact: Paul Healy Tel. 087 2484570. Click here for details of Tae Kwon Do classes at the Riverside Business Centre.
COOGAN AGRICULTURAL & GENERAL HARDWARE LTD. Unit 15. Contact: Jim Coogan Tel. 0402 38111
AVONMORE HOMES LTD, Builders and Developers, Aughrim. Unit 19. Contact: John Kane, Tel. 0402 36743