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Anatomy of an Air Crash - How culture decides your fate
Anatomy of an Air Crash - How culture decides your fate is a thrilling ride on the flight deck of several airliners that experience rather more excitement than either the crew or passengers hoped for. In some cases these flights end in tragedy, others not. All are real and taken from official reports or direct experience. The example referred to below is from the authors personal experience and will leave the reader breathless.
Reviewers wrote.
"I have read several chapters and I think that it is a remarkable book, I think it is very well written and with a great sense of narrative pace...........The fact that most of the claims are based in real stories, makes the book all the most interesting.
To tell you the truth, when I begun reading I thought I would browse some chapters to see the general tone and interest. But after beginning I couldn't stop reading, and that's something that doesn't happen very often, when you have dozens of manuscripts waiting on your desk. The truth is that the subject is troubling for many readers because they have to confront a big fear, a suppressed fear that emerges again when you know more. And that is something that one experiences as a reader of the book. "
"I have just been reading the extract from Terry
T's book. I know nothing about flying but his direct, uncluttered prose and
ability to pile on the tension brought me to the edge of my computer chair.
I gasped with relief when he exploded the tension. Is the book to be
published soon?"
The answer to that question is that it will be available later this year. For more information please click on E Mail. or visit the author's website at http://www.terrytozer.co.uk
Embaer 145 regional jet.
See Earlyworks Press under Non-Fiction, for a sample from the book and more pictures, .
About the Author
Terry flirted with motor racing in the 1960s and 1970s, before working with Peter Berthon and Raymond Mays (creators of ERA and BRM racing cars) in their attempt to win the contract to build a Formula One engine for the Ford Motor Company.
In 1980 he started a business importing wood burning stoves, it was sold in 1984 and continues today.
He obtained his private pilots licence in 1979 qualifying as an instructor in 1982. His Airline Transport Pilot licence followed in 1985.
Following various adventures in Africa, Terry worked as a coastguard/shipping patrol pilot, air taxi and air ambulance pilot in the UK and Europe, before joining the airline world.
Airline jobs include London City Airways in Londons docklands flying the De Havilland Dash 7, then with Heavylift Cargo Airlines flying the giant Shorts Belfast SH5, on global cargo charters, including desert operations in Gulf War 1.
Finally he flew the Embraer145 regional jet, for Brymon Airways and British Airways Citi Express.
Terry was involved in trade union activity as the Chairman of the BALPA Council. This involved in negotiations with management at all levels including Sir Rod Eddington, then Chief Executive of BA and dealings with EU and US pilot unions
He is uniquely informed and connected in the world of aviation.
The Shorts Belfast of Heavylift Cargo Airlines as flown by the author.
Wow! If that had been a book, I couldn't have put it down - I was glued to the computer!! So how do I get to read the rest? Really, really good. Corinne.
I just spent the better part of my lunch hour reading your excerpt what a good writer you are, Terry! I was completely hooked. Now I need to read the rest...when will the book be published? Hopefully before my next airline flight! Judy.
I've just finished reading the first part of Captain Tozer's book. As intro's to a sticky subject go, this has to be good. A canny oblique way of putting the pilot into context and introducing subjects to return to. It's a tantalizing fragment. I have been flying airliners for 41 years, including, I suspect, the one he was flying in the simulator. I am really pleased to find a book which is going to represent all our concerns. May I ask, please, are those of us in the industry invited to contact him with our own experiences and submissions?
Thank you all for all your kind words. It is most gratifying to know I may have hit the spot.
Hamilcar, yes please do contact me, there is an email link on the above page. I look forward to hearing from you.
For those asking about a publishing date, it will be available later this year. Keep an eye on this page for updates and more details.
I caught a part of your interview on pilot fatique on Radio 5 Live, Terry. Very interesting for us as my partner works very strange shifts to surreal effect sometimes. Is it possible to hear a recorded version somewhere? I was brought up short by the comparision with the 'dead man's handle' on trains (it's okay, if the pilot dies the plane will stop - eek!)
Thank you Kay but don't panic. Aircraft do not have a dead man's handle.
Someone had called into the program poo pooing the idea of pilots being fatigued. He was a train driver who said he worked shifts and that it was, "exactly the same for him." Much of the discussion had been about pilots falling asleep, sometimes both of them.
I suggested that whilst a train driver's job was also demanding it was not a fair comparison for many reasons but primarily the 3d dimension that pilots deal with. I said that a train was on the earth's surface and so if the driver fell asleep the train would just stop.
I think that maybe you transposed the two means of transport. My point is that fatigue IS an important issue and you cannot stop the aircraft, obviously.
As for a link, I'm not sure of the Beeb allows that but last Monday's program is still there at the moment. BBC Radio Five Live, programs, Anita Anand and Mon. 1 hour 20 into the program, so fast forward via the 15 minute ffwd button a few times & you're there, but I don't know for how long.
thanks Terry, will do. I didn't really think it was the same as trains but I missed that bit due to losing the connection to the programme - that's why I wanted the link!
If anybody is interested, I'm doing a radio interview on Radio 5 live this evening at 1740 on the subject of air traffic control, "level busts," why have pilot infringements of their cleared level doubled since 2003?
we may also touch on the subject of my last BBC interview, which was pilot fatigue.
Terry T.
I think it's defined as a deviation from the assigned altitude by more than 300 feet. ATC clear you to climb or descend to say, 15000 feet and you go though it.
NATS the national air traffic service, say Level busts have doubled since 2003. Why? will be the question I expect. Find out in the next exciting installment on R5Live...............
Anybody with access to BBC Radio Scotland can hear me in discussion about the crash of BA038 at Heathrow in January.
1pm Friday 22 February 2008.
The Tragedy at Madrid Barajas, August 2008.
Wednesday's horrific plane crash in Madrid is a poignant reminder of why I wrote, "Cheap Flights - The True Cost."
I have the increasing feeling that this crash has its roots in the malaise that has been creeping into the airline industry for some time now.
Whilst the basic causes of this disaster are not yet known for sure the event took place against a background of cutthroat markets, low air fares, chaotic management, exhausted pilots and a bad atmosphere. Too many times innocent travelers have died as a result of this lethal cocktail, whilst regulators watch passively from the sidelines.
No plane crash is ever due to one simple thing and already fragments of information are building a familiar picture. If you are interested you can read more of my views on my website but for now I fear that we may find the Madrid disaster was a completely avoidable waste of human life.
I was interviewed on BBC TV and Radio news on the day of the accident and in prior discussion with the news team outlined my views and fears, yet when on air the interviewer failed to ask me anything related to my main concerns. Instead they wanted to know what I had already said I could not provide. Answers to unanswerable questions.
The person interviewed immediately after me on BBC News 24 was allegedly, "an aviation expert," who had clearly never flown an aircraft. He said that it was, "undoubtedly true that engine failure caused the crash." I doubt if the crash investigators know that even today and besides it is never that simple.
Pilots are frustrated at the poor information disseminated in the aftermath of this and other similar events but it seems instant gratification and a good story are more important than facts which the public can really use.
My hope is that my book will be published so that everyone can get the real inside story (I am sure this story is already in it in another form) but how sad that we need human misery on this scale before the issue gets any attention and even then does it really?
Tell your pilot friends your attempts to educate the rest of us are working, Terry. When the first 'expert' to appear on the BBC news came up with his description of how a burning engine would have caused the crash, I remembered your early chapters and had this feeling that he was talking out of an unorthodox part of himself. I've put it together with what our RDG said about television archaeology, and what my daughter (a music teacher) has screamed at the TV during talent shows with 'expert' judges - TV experts are NOT to be trusted!
Thanks Kay,
Good to have support for my views. In fact I did get the opportunity to point out the "expert's" confusion over the alleged facts to the Beeb the other day. The problem is that when an event happens the media are desperate to get a commentator & have a tendency to grab whoever's walking past at the time.
I suggested that given that accident investigators are professional pilots (even if they are also engineers) and that only pilots know what it is like to fly an aeroplane, then they should ensure that all experts they interview in such circumstances are pilots, I doubt if my suggestions will carry any weight however.
The whole purpose of my book is to take the reader along on some carefully explained flights - in the cockpit - so that they can then make their own judgments. I think it works.
Terry's on Simon Calder's Travel Clinic this Sunday. There's a link on his home page.
Ooo, fingers crossed!


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After Kruja, depart to the city of Shkodra. In almost two hours we will be in Shkodra city. The group will have a sightseeing of Shkodra city, visit the ancient Castle of Rozafa , which is near Shkodra Lake. Time for lunch. Travel back to Tirana.
is a town in north central Albania. The museums of Krujë include the Skanderbeg museum and the national ethnographic museum. The Skanderbeg museum, founded in 1982, was built in the environs of the Krujë castle. Its collection includes mostly 15th century artifacts related to the Albanian-Ottoman wars, during which the castle was besieged four times by the Ottoman army. The national ethnographic museum of Krujë was founded in 1989 and is located in a 15–6 room villa of the Toptani family built in 1764. The main exhibits of the museum are objects of artisanship, whose age varies from 60 to 500 years.
is a city in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic places in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Rozafa castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Rozafës/Kalaja e Rozafatit) is a castle near the city of Shkodër, in northwestern Albania. It rises imposingly on a rocky hill, 130 metres above sea level, surrounded by the Bojana and Drin rivers. Shkodër is the capital of the District of Shkodër, and is one of Albania's oldest and most historic towns, as well as an important cultural and economic centre.
After breakfast travel towards the city of Berat. While you approach the centre of the city, the typical buildings impress you. Visit to the castle, built up on a rocky hill 260m above the sea level. Churches here have survived within its powerful stony walls. With interest, is the church, which preserves wooden-engraved iconostasis, housing the "Onufri" museum. Visit to the other objects: Lead Mosque, Bachelor's Mosque, Gorica Bridge and many dwelling houses of the 18th and 19th centuries. Time for lunch.
After lunch departure to Apollonia, located 12km from Fier. It is one of the most well known archeological sites in the country. Visit the amphitheatre, and the courtyard of the Monastery where there is a Byzantine style church built in the 14th century. Here you can see some monuments like the Encircling Wall, the Monument of Agonotheteve, Odeon, Portico, the Mosaics House, Fontana, and the church of Saints Mary. Travel back to Tirana for dinner and overnight.
is a town located in south-central Albania and the capital of both the District of Berat and the larger County of Berat. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of around 71,000[1] people. In July 2008, the old town (Mangalem district) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Berat Castle is built on a rocky hill on the right bank of the river Osum and is accessible only from the south. The main entrance, on the north side, is defended by a fortified courtyard and there are three smaller entrances. The fortress of Berat in its present state, even though considerably damaged, remains a magnificent sight. The surface that it encompasses made it possible to house a considerable portion of the town's inhabitants. The buildings inside the fortress were built during the 13th century and because of their characteristic architecture are preserved as cultural monuments.
was established in the 7th century B.C., by Greek settlers from Corinth and Corcyra, the ancient city is located 11 km to the west of the modern city of Fier. Archaeological excavations have revealed that Apollonia achieved its zenith in the 4th – 3rd centuries B.C. The city had a 4 km long surrounding wall. It has been estimated that during the developed stages of the city, 60000 inhabitants lived inside its imposing walls. Among the most interesting monuments worth visiting are the Bouleterion (city council), the library, the triumphal arch, the temple of Artemis, the Odeon built in the 2nd century B.C., the two-storey 77 mlongStoa, a theater with a capacity of 10000 spectators, and the Nymphaeum, a monumental water fountain. The statues and objects are displayed in the museum, which is housed in the monastery. Monastery courtyard is enclosed a Byzantine church dating back to the 14th century.
In the morning trip to the ancient city of Durres, that is also the most important seaport in Albania. Visit the Amphitheatre, the biggest in the Balkan Peninsula (capacity 15.000 spectators) with a rare wall mosaic, which belongs to the 2nd century A.D, the Archeological Museum, many mosaics, ancient public baths, etc. Travel back to Tirana, where we will take the Cable Car to the National Park of Dajti Mountain. There we will spent some free time enjoying the fresh air and spectacular views that this mountain will offer to us. Lunch in Tirana.
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is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Some important buildings in Durrës include the main library, the cultural center with the Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, the Estrada Theater,the puppet theater, and the philharmonic orchestra.
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How does pH change during sporulation? - Help... out an experiment where I observed sporulation in a Bacillus species. The bacteria was innoculated in this medium that contained a bunch of salts, glucose, and ammonium acetate. Every few hours or so, we were required to take the pH of the sample. My results: Between T = 0 to 8 hours, the ...
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Why dialyse DMEM before protein purification (Ni-Affinity)?... I know that a dialysis is in general necessary if buffers need to be changed, one wants to get rid of some certain ingredients/contaminations/salts etc. but somehow I don't get why it is necessary here - what is in DMEM that would make it difficult (impossible?) to run the ni-affinity chromatography? ...
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Phosphate bioavailability in soil... area to cut the roots then planting grass and establish a good lawn would probably do the trick. You can enrich in iron (blood meal, or some Fe salts) that limits the growth of dicots (that includes nettles) and helps the growth of monocots like grass.
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Re: bile salts propertiesPolar is not a verb,it is adjective which is related to positive and negative charge.In chemistry,we usually say like this : "A is attracted to B",or,"A attacks B","A bonds to B".So,polar is kinda unsuitable to be describe in your case.Instead,you can use "attracte...
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Stokes puts squeeze on News deal
PUBLISHED: 22 Jun 2012 00:06:00 | UPDATED: 22 Jun 2012 07:51:41PUBLISHED: 22 Jun 2012 PRINT EDITION: 22 Jun 2012Ben Holgate
Kerry Stokes could frustrate Rupert Murdoch's $2 billion bid for Consolidated Media Holdings by using his critical stake in the company as a bargaining chip to try to gain greater exposure to the pay TV sector.
Sources said Mr Stokes, whose Seven Group Holdings (SGH) owns 24 per cent of CMH, was unlikely to simply sell his stake without trying to get a strategic benefit out of the deal other than just a cash windfall.
It is understood Mr Stokes is considering using News's bid of $3.50 a share in cash as leverage in an attempt to expand the wider Seven group's presence in pay TV.
Mr Stokes is the central player in Mr Murdoch's desire for News Ltd to take over CMH, which would give News a half-share in Foxtel and outright ownership of Fox Sports Australia, thereby giving News dominance over the pay TV sector.
A takeover would also transform News into a predominantly pay TV and digital company with legacy newspaper assets.
James Packer, who owns 50 per cent of CMH and who described the offer as "fair", wants to sell out in order to use the proceeds to expand his gaming empire.
However, it took years for Mr Stokes, who owns leading free-to-air TV network Seven, to finally break into pay TV. Sources said it was unlikely he would exit his $481 million stake without securing some ongoing involvement in pay TV such as additional channels on Foxtel.
He could also try to gain a competitive advantage in the $1 billion National Rugby League media rights negotiations. Mr Stokes fought hard to be a player in the pay TV industry. Initially, he tried to litigate his way in via the five-year, $200 million C7 court case, in which Seven took on virtually every major media company in the country, in particular News.
The case ended in 2007.
But he eventually found a less confrontational way into pay TV by buying into the CMH share register.
The Australian Financial Review reported earlier this month that Mr Stokes explored buying Mr Packer's CMH stake in an unlikely deal with Telstra.
Although Mr Stokes has had two board seats on CMH since 2009, filled by his son Ryan and key lieutenant Peter Gammell, the CMH stake is essentially a passive investment.
CMH is an investment holding company with a 50 per cent share in Fox Sports and 25 per cent of Foxtel (as well as 12 per cent of Seek Asia).
Seven's only current direct exposure in pay TV is its one-third stake in the Sky News channel, with other shareholders Nine Entertainment Co and UK pay TV company BSkyB (of which News Corp owns 39 per cent).
After News announced its takeover bid on Wednesday, SGH released a short statement saying only that it would "review the proposal and is considering its options".
Sources said options could potentially involve scenarios that would give the Seven group increased direct exposure in the pay TV sector.
For example, Seven could ask for additional channels on the Foxtel platform.
Or Seven could leverage the Fox Sports component of the takeover bid to increase its chances of securing major sport TV broadcast rights. Seven and rival free-to-air TV networks Nine and Ten are negotiating with the Australian Rugby League Commission for the new NRL broadcast rights deal, which is expected to be for five years, starting in 2013.
The ARLC hopes to receive at least $1 billion for the overall media rights, and negotiations are expected to be finalised within a few months.
However, Nine has the advantage of having first and last rights, as does Fox Sports, as they are the current NRL rights holders for FTA TV and pay TV, respectively.
Mr Stokes, who owns 68 per cent of SGH, previously explored trying to buy Mr Packer's half-share in CMH.
It is understood SGH considered forming an unlikely partnership with Telstra, which owns 50 per cent of Foxtel. Under the plan, SGH and Telstra were to have bought debt instruments issued by CMH that could be converted into equity.
But the proposal was dropped after failing to receive support among Telstra directors.
Any deal making between Seven and News on the CMH front will ultimately be decided by Mr Stokes and Kim Williams, News's chief executive since last November.
While Mr Williams, at the time of the C7 case, was hostile towards Seven, when he ran Foxtel, sources said that today he was on amicable terms with Mr Stokes and Mr Gammell.
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I found the instructions at http://www.redmine.org/wiki/redmine/Repositories_access_control_with_apache_mod_dav_svn_and_mod_perl did not work for me. I managed to get it working doing the following;
You do not need to but you can set subversion 1.54 by installing the RPMForge repos, follow these instructions – http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories/RPMForge
Get the necessary packages
yum install mod_dav_svn mod_perl perl-Apache-DBI perl-Digest-SHA1 perl-DBD-mysql subversion
Copy Redmine.pm from /opt/redmine-0.7.3/extra/svn/Redmine.pm to /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/Apache/
cp /opt/redmine-0.7.3/extra/svn/Redmine.pm /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/Apache/
create a file in /etc/httpd/conf.d/ called redmine.conf and put this in it.
PerlLoadModule Apache::Redmine
<Location /svn>
DAV svn
SVNParentPath "/svn"AuthType Basic
AuthName redmine
Require valid-userPerlAccessHandler Apache::Authn::Redmine::access_handler
PerlAuthenHandler Apache::Authn::Redmine::authen_handler## for mysql
RedmineDSN "DBI:mysql:database=da;host=my.db.server"
## for postgres
# RedmineDSN "DBI:Pg:dbname=databasename;host=my.db.server"
RedmineDbUser "redmine"
RedmineDbPass "password"
# a private location in read only mode to allow Redmine browsing
<Location /svn-private>
DAV svn
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The error I received from using the Redmine-0.7.X was;
'Invalid command 'RedmineDSN', perhaps misspelled or defined by a module not included in the server configuration'
This is related to not copying Redmine.pm to /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/Apache


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Welcome back to another Hot/Cold, and today, we'll do something a bit different: we're going to flash back over the buy/sell tips yours truly made over the first half of the season and see if your fearless leader discovered gold, fool's gold, or simply gave both away for a nicer chunk of gold — or a lump of coal. In short, yes, I'm doing a clip show, and I have my reasons (or shall I say, excuses) for it. Most of it has to do with Chris doing his own clip show in Wednesday's Wide World of Waivers, and I'm using the shortened All-Star week as a crutch to put off looking into two-to-four full weeks' worth of trends. I said, "Why not? I'll try it in this week's column and spend the day lazing away at the beach." Alright then, onto the business…
Best Buys
Justin Verlander – Since Week 3: 108.1 IP, 10 W, 130 K, 2.24 ERA, 1.09 WHIP
By far the best trade target yours truly singled out a few weeks into the season, Justin Verlander has posted Cy Young-worthy numbers. After surrendering seven runs in five innings in a loss to the Angels, the Tigers' ace has allowed more than three runs in just two of his last 16 starts while fanning, on average, 10.8 batters for every nine innings in this span. Verlander has sustained tremendous velocity in his pitches, namely in his fastball which is averaging nearly 96 MPH , and has induced a career-high 28.2 percent outside swing percentage. The culprit for Verlander's April woes was his penchant for giving up the big inning; he has turned the corner since then, due in part to getting ahead of hitters for a 63.6 percent first strike percentage, which is almost six percent higher than league average. The improved approach has been an immense factor as to why Verlander has conceded an all-time low walk rate of 2.8 walks per nine innings. It is clear that "JV" has reclaimed his standing as a top ten ace, and has proven to be one of the better starting pitching steals of the season.
Ricky Nolasco – Since Week 8: 53.0 IP, 4 W, 58 K, 3.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP
A trip to the minors was just what the doctor ordered for Ricky Nolasco, and while he has been pelted hard at the hands of the Diamondbacks and Phillies in his last two contests, Nolasco has finally churned out meaningful value for what most managers had paid. The Marlins' hurler has been more efficient in handing out just ten free passes in his last 53 innings of work, and while he is yielding a 22.6 percent line drive rate, the inroads made in his control are encouraging enough to believe Nolasco can finish out the season as strongly as he did last year.
Matt Kemp – Since Week 8: 58/168 H/AB, 23 R, 7 HR, 25 RBI, 10 SB, .345 BA
He's the deadliest #8 hitter in baseball, and while many Matt Kemp managers have been griping about Joe Torre's insistence on keeping the 24-year-old centerfielder pegged in the bottom of the Dodger order, Kemp has been a force to be reckoned with. Known as a high-BABIP hitter with suspect plate discipline, Kemp has been steadfast in reversing that reputation, as he continues to see more pitches (54.4% first strike percentage), and has cut down on the clueless swings when faced with off-speed pitches (25.7% O-Swing). On pace for 20 home runs, 32 stolen bases, and a .310 batting average, Matt Kemp is proving to be more than equal to the hype that surrounded him in the preseason. The only gripe in recent days with Kemp is that he's 0-for-8 in his last two games since Joe Torre has slotted him into the #5 and #6 spots, just when he had carved a niche in the eight-hole.
Honorable Mentions
B.J. Upton – Since Week 9: 44/151 H/AB, 25 R, 5 HR, 24 RBI, 16 SB, .291 BA
In hindsight, it would have been a tough ask for B.J. Upton to continue to carry the lumber he flashed in the postseason on his shoulder, but nonetheless the elder Upton is on pace for nearly 15 home runs and 50 stolen bases. Like Kemp, the Rays' leadoff man has shown to be a high-BABIP hitter, and even in what was regarded a down year, B.J. sported a .351 BABIP; currently at a .323 BABIP pace, a bit of an improvement there could spell a higher batting average, closer to the .260-270 mark. The difference from previous seasons is Upton's strikeout rate is amassing to a touch under 30 percent, but has still been a good citizen in hacking outside of the zone (17.5% O-Swing).
Andre Ethier – Since Week 7: 43/188 H/AB, 25 R, 12 HR, 27 RBI, 2 SB, .229 BA
It was eccentric of me to prescribe buying Andre Ethier on a possible discount, a week after the Manny Ramirez suspension being in effect. Despite the feast-or-famine nature (mostly famine) of Ethier's production – including that mythical three home run game – he still managed to pound out a dozen home runs, three of which have come recently with Manny back in the fold. Slated to hit second in front of Manny Ramirez, Ethier won't be likely to press at the plate, so his average should rebound, especially when he's stuck at a .264 BABIP, which is more than 70 points off last season's pace.
Ubaldo Jimenez – Since Week 9: 63.0 IP, 3 W, 58 K, 3.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP
A less heralded buy than Justin Verlander, but a pitching asset nonetheless, the talented Rockies hurler has proven to be a reasonably decent starter after a rough April soured his stock. Granted, his control issues have risen to the fore a bit (24 BB in 63 IP), yet Ubaldo Jimenez has maintained an excellent groundball rate of 53.2 percent as well as an 8.29 K/9 over his past nine starts. Jimenez fared decently in interleague play (against Seattle, the Angels, and Tampa Bay), and is showing signs he can take advantage of favorable NL West matchups.
Not-so-good Buys
Gil Meche – Since Week 8: 55.0 IP, 2 W, 47 K, 4.58 ERA, 1.60 WHIP
Here's a buy that turned south in quite a hurry. Gil Meche tossed four quality starts in a row since a 13-1 thrashing versus Detroit (only accounting for two ER that day), including back-to-back shutout wins of Cleveland and Arizona. Soon thereafter, Meche was tagged for nine runs in a little over three innings against the Cardinals, and hasn't quite been the same since. In this span, Meche has yielded ten home runs (nine of those round trippers in the last five starts) while conceding a staggering 32 walks in his last 55 frames. Surely, a 57 percent groundball rate and an extremely low HR/FB rate (one HR in his 53 innings) were unsustainable, and Meche's groundball rate has reduced to 50 percent, which is still a career high mark. To add injury to insult, Meche has been placed on the disabled list with lower back spasms, and while he has been fairly disappointing, it's worth keeping an eye on the Royals' pitcher if he seems to right his control in his first couple of starts back.
Adrian Beltre – Since Week 4: 66/232 H/AB, 28 R, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 7 SB, .284 BA (injured)
Any hopes of a successful contract year from Adrian Beltre have been squashed by bone spurs in his non-throwing shoulder, but nonetheless, it has been quite a disappointing season from "Tru". The only real positive returns from Beltre have come in the average department, but "Tru" hasn't been mashing the ball with authority, as evidenced by a career-low 15.9 percent line drive rate to go with a pedestrian groundball rate of 45 percent.
Chris Davis – Since Week 10: 14/74 H/AB, 6 R, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 0 SB, .189 BA (demoted)
At the time, it was possible to take a minor gamble on Chris Davis for a close to a rock-bottom price. Odds are that now you can get him for the rock-bottom price of a free agent addition as he toils in the minors. Aside from an atrocious strikeout rate, "Crush" had a paltry contact rate of 58.2 percent, which more than offsets his prodigious power. Suffice to say, Chris Davis has gone the way of Chris Shelton in a sense, but the eternal optimist would still be keen on keeping an eye on Davis' exploits in Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Honorable Mention
David Wright – 49/158 H/AB, 26 R, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 9 SB, .310 BA
Despite the .323 batting average and the 20 stolen bases to date, David Wright has arguably been the most disappointing first-rounder taken in this season's drafts (and there's been a host of them, including Grady Sizemore) for his lack of power. As stated before, there hasn't been any drastic changes in Wright's batted ball rates — the notable exception being a 26.3 percent strikeout rate. The deeper dimensions of Citi Field might have played a factor in those flyballs staying in the yard, but with that said, for a reasonable price on his current production, obtaining a discount Wright for an average boost (with any power provided being a bonus) could prove wise.
Hope you sold…
Adam Jones – Since Week 8: 45/176 H/AB, 21 R, 4 HR, 20 RBI, 3 SB, .256 BA
Nearly two months ago, Adam Jones was on a world-beating pace, but since then, the former Mariners prospect has slowed down to a more realistic pace. At the time, Jones boasted a 26.5 percent HR/FB ratio on 29.1 percent of flyballs he put in play, an indicator that his power was destined to fall back to Earth sooner rather than later. Currently, Jones' HR/FB rate has dwindled to 18.5 percent on just 27.8 percent of flyballs hit, while pounding the dirt with a groundball rate under 52 percent. Jones has cut down on the strikeouts, at a current clip of 20.6 percent, but still has a penchant for swinging outside of the strike zone (35.8% O-Swing).
Jered Weaver – Since Week 9: 55.1 IP, 5 W, 54 K, 4.88 ERA, 1.36 WHIP
Staying true to what I wrote back then about "Dreamweaver", Jered Weaver lives and dies by the flyball, giving up a flyball rate a trace under 52 percent, with 16.1 percent induced as infield flies. Weaver posted a 2.36 ERA mark for the first two months of the season, but since then, he has regressed (outside of a complete game shutout win) due to giving up six runs to the Dodgers, seven to the Rangers, and five runs to the A's. During this stretch, Weaver has conceded a line drive rate of 21 percent, 21 walks, and seven home runs. If you sold Weaver for a solid performance out of a top 10-15 starter, you did well in settling for a fine return.
Adrian Gonzalez – Since Week 11: 20/100 H/AB, 6 R, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 0 SB, .200 BA
The good news in the midst of this long drought for "A-Gon" is he's not being pitched around with quite the frequency he had witnessed in early June. On the flip side, Adrian Gonzalez has been feeling the pressure of shouldering the Padres' otherwise lackluster offense, resulting in a 30 point decline in his batting average, and "A-Gon" has yet to go yard in the month of July.
Honorable Mention: Matt Garza (Week 9)
You were better off keeping…
Edwin Jackson – Since Week 7: 69.2 IP, 3 W, 56 K, 2.58 ERA, 1.08 WHIP
Back then, I was curious to see if Edwin Jackson would be held back by a mid-40 percent flyball rate, and while he's sustained that rate, he has also maintained his tremendous early-season form into the second half. The same kind of Motor City magic that worked on Justin Verlander has also applied to Edwin Jackson, given the better movement in his slider and improved velocity in his fastball. With an effective fastball-slider combination, mixed in with the occasional changeup, the former Dodger prospect has been far less predictable in seasons past, as evidenced by a career-high 27.5 percent outside swing percentage. Jackson has been this season's equivalent to last year's Ervin Santana, and it seems that halfway in, it's easier to find a believer in his services who will possibly pay a premium for them.
Justin Upton – Since Week 9: 22 R, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 6 SB, .260 BA
Predictably, J-Up's average has declined some, given that his contact rate is still nine points below league average at 71.7 percent, but nonetheless, the younger Upton is still on pace for 25 home runs and close to or at 20 stolen bases; as such, has given a taste of anticipated future brilliance. Upton still strikes out a good deal (27.8% K), but has still maintained a robust 21.1 percent line drive rate, and has made a concerted effort to put the ball in play effectively, even at the expense of lofting flyballs.
Mark Reynolds – Since Week 12: 19/78 H/AB, 11 R, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 2 SB, .244 BA
Still, I'd probably make an attempt to sell J-Up's teammate Mark Reynolds for an excellent return, much in the same vein as I mentioned with Nelson Cruz last week. However, like Cruz, it's difficult to move them, for the simple reason that they keep delivering the goods in spite of their tendencies of making low contact and striking out a good deal of the time. In Reynolds' case, one can make the case that he's a top five third baseman, even though he has been an average liability (albeit at a tolerable average in the .260s) because of the greater scarcity at the position, with David Wright and Chris Davis panning out as disappointments, while A-Rod and A-Ram were sidelined for an extensive period of time. My stance on selling Reynolds still stands, for reasons I stated back in Week 12, but there's also viable reason to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Honorable Mentions: Aaron Hill (Week 9), Matt Cain (Week 8), Cliff Lee (Week 8)
That about wraps it up for this week. Sorry for this week's clip show and we'll return to the familiar format in next week's Hot/Cold. Until then, be champions.
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October Project has been around since '93, but if you've heard of them at all, it's probably for their song Return To Me, which was featured in a documentary about rescue workers at the World Trade Center. My uncle turned me on to them after their first album, when I was thirteen, and that was all I ever heard until I started working at KUMM, when I discovered, to my delight, that they've got like five albums, including a brand spankin' new one that came out in April. I have since downloaded half their catalogue, and it's been a beatiful experience, re-encountering this music that meant so much to me as a younger man. As of tonight, I have their entire collection on back order at my record store. Their style defies categorization; it's not rock, it's not folk, it's not electronica, it's October Project. Go now. Download one song, and come back here and tell me how right I am.
Hey, they took the old name back! I'm glad to see that they decided to become October Project again. I bought their first two albums when I was in college, and saw the original lineup perform in Boston once. It was very nice, very polished. I haven't heard the new vocalist yet.
Thanks for pointing this out! I didn't realize they had regrouped.
- Jeremy / antinous
I live in the midwest, so I'll probably never get the chance to see them. I'm green with envy.
P Daniels is...TeeAhr1
Not the latest thing. The real thing.
Estd. 1981
I seem to be a verb.
They remind me of Gorillaz in that they have a style that's eclectic but still manages to be cohesive.
The band that I've been getting into - even if I'm a little late for them - is the Dandy Warhols. Is anyone here into them, even if they're probably a bit out of fashion?


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Martin Skrtel insists he is more than happy with Liverpool, but admits his current situation is not 'ideal'.
For the first time in his Anfield career, the Slovak has found himself relegated to the bench under Brendan Rodgers in recent weeks.
Skrtel is currently sidelined with a thigh injury, but he does not appear confident of regaining his place.
"I have to wait, what else can I do?" he told Denik Sport.
"When I was healthy, I was training with the team, giving 100 per cent and doing all I could to prove to the coach that I belonged in the starting XI. I was waiting for a chance, one then came in St Petersburg, but then I was not playing again. However, now I'm injured and we'll see what happens when I'm back fit.
"It's hard to tell, but I would say it wouldn't (change). The coach has his ideas about the line-up and the question is if I would be in it if I was fit. I would say it's likelier I wouldn't. The most important thing for me is to recover as soon as possible and resume training."
Despite signing a new long-term deal late last year, Skrtel has been linked with a move, including possibly back to Russia with former club Zenit St Petersburg and Anzhi Makhachkala reported as admirers.
"It would be useless to think about a transfer during the season even if it is true that you can move to Russia till the end of February," he said.
"I have come across such views that it would not be correct to consider leaving a club where you have been on the bench in four or five fixtures. On the other hand, it is hard to put up with it. For three years at Liverpool I was playing in almost every match and even in the national team I have played a lot of games. I have had various thoughts but certainly I'm not going to make any hot-blooded decision.
"I repeat this - I want to be fit as soon as possible and fight for the place in the starting line-up.
"If the coach should lose interest in keeping me in his team, then we would have to handle it with my agent. For the present it is valid that I am at Liverpool where I have a long-term contract and I am not thinking about leaving."


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Elizabeth Taylor's Most Memorable Jewelry
Diamond Tiara, 1957
"When [third husband Mike Todd] gave me this tiara, he said, 'You're my queen, and I think you should have a tiara,'" Taylor wrote in A Life in Jewelry. "I wore it for the first time when we went to the Academy Awards. It was the most perfect night, because Mike's film Around the World in 80 Days won for Best Picture. It wasn't fashionable to wear tiaras then, but I wore it anyway, because he was my king."
Taylor in the tiara at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival.
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The only space we have for planting a vegetable garden is over a septic field. What do you advise? Could locating the garden there have a negative effect on the plants and on our health?
It is generally considered a good idea to plant your septic field, but it isn't the ideal place for a vegetable garden. According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) shallow-rooting plants can help the septic drain system work well by removing moisture and nutrients from the soil; they can also reduce soil erosion. As far as planting vegetables is concerned, the VCE materials say that the question of contamination depends on the soil's ability to filter viruses and bacteria: clay soils can eliminate bacteria within a few inches of the drain trenches, but sandy soils may allow bacterial movement for several feet. The VCE explains that a properly operating septic system will not contaminate the soil but notes that it is difficult for home gardeners to determine whether a system is working as it should.
VCE advises using the septic field for ornamental plants and suggests putting your vegetable garden elsewhere. If you have no other place, the service recommends taking these precautions:
At a minimum, the VCE says, the septic field should be planted with a dense cover of grass.
At my summer home in coastal British Columbia, Canada, I planted lilies over the septic field. They have shallow roots and are beautiful. VCE recommends planting shallow-rooted herbaceous plans that are not excessively water-loving on septic fields. The pipes in a leach field are a minimum of six inches below the surface - they allow septic tank effluent to drain over a large area. As it seeps into the ground, the effluent is purified by the soil. While plant roots can help remove excess moisture and nutrients making the purification of the remaining effluent more efficient, roots that clog or disrupt the pipes will seriously damage the drainage field.
This means that the challenge of leach field gardening is to find plants that will meet your landscape needs but not clog the drain pipes. Your best options, according to the VCE, are flowering perennials and annuals, turfgrass, and many ground covers, all of which are unlikely to damage the lines. The Virginia experts also add these words of caution: don't be too enthusiastic in tilling the soil when setting out your plants and be sure to wear gardening gloves to protect yourself from direct contact with any harmful organisms that may be present in the soil.
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Types Of Girlfriends
Old Yeller – "You spineless good-for-nothing drag-arse no-talent son of a naughty woman! Can't you see you're making me miserable??" Shocked Lips sealed Also known as: She-Devil, Sourpuss, the Nag, My Old Lady, Warthog from Hell Advantages: Pays attention to you Disadvantages: Screeches, throws frying pans
Sickly – "Oh, my head. My head. My feet. My cramps. My cellulite." Grin Also known as: Whiner, Mewler, Grumpy Advantages: Predictable Disadvantages: Contagious
The Bosser – "Stand up straight. Put on a different tie. Get a haircut. Change your job. Make some money. Don't give me that look." Wink Also known as: Whip cracker, The Sarge,Ms. Know-it-all, Ball and Chain, Yes Mom Advantages: Often right Disadvantages: Often right, but so what?
Ms. Vaguely Dissatisfied – "I just can't decide. Should I switch my career, goals, home, and hair color?" Angry Also known as: The Fretter, Worrywart, Typical, Aw C'mon Honey Advantages: Easily soothed Disadvantages: Even more easily perturbed
Wild Woman out of Control – "I've got an idea. Lez get drunk an' make love onna front lawn. I done it before. S'fun." Also known as: Fast Girl, Freewheeler, Goodtime Charleena, Passed Out Cheesy Cheesy hell yeahhh Advantages: More fun than a barrel of monkeys Disadvantages: Unreliable; drives off cliffs
Huffy – "I see nothing humorous in those silly cartoons you keep snickering at." Embarrassed my worst nitemare Lips sealed Also known as: No Fun, Humorless Prig, Cold fish, Chilly Proposition, Iceberg, Snarly Advantages: Your friends will feel sorry for you Disadvantages: You will have no friends
Woman from Mars – "I believe this interpretive dance will explain how I feel about our relationship." Undecided Also known as: The Babbler, Spooky Girl, Screwball, Loony, Bad News, Artistic Advantages: Entertaining, unfathomable Disadvantages: Will read her poetry aloud
Ms. Dreamgirl – "I am utterly content with you just the way you are, my handsome genius of a boyfriend. I think we must make love like crazed weasels now!" Also known as: Ms. Right, Goddess, Knockout, Perfection, Gorgeous Advantages: Funny, intelligent, uninhibited Disadvantages: Will have nothing to do with you. Tongue Tongue


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Gru, the evil mastermind turned surrogate Father of the Year to three orphaned girls, is back and he's better than ever. Not only is he kinder, gentler, sweeter but "Despicable Me 2" is even better the second time around, too. And if you saw "Despicable Me," you know that's saying a lot!
Gru has settled into domestic bliss raising little Edith, Agnes and Margo, when he is kidnapped by wacky, overzealous secret agent Lucy. Using a car that turns into a submarine (taunting future generations with vehicles that were predicted would exist for my generation!); Lucy whisks Gru away to AVL's secret underwater headquarters. There the Anti-Villain League tries to recruit Gru to help them fight a new powerful super criminal. But little does Gru know, the super criminal has already targeted his household, namely Gru's numerous minions. Oh yeah, the minions are back and they too are bigger and better!
"Despicable Me 2" is filled with memorable, colorful imagery. The world where Gru and family live is a huge candy land you could get lost in! And the new characters are just as colorful. Kristen Wiig brings Lucy to high strung life, while Benjamin Bratt oozes guacamole smooth charm as criminal mastermind El Macho. And one simply cannot give enough credit to the hoard of voices that bring the masses of minions to wonderful life. The voices and animators stand on the verge of stealing every scene. Only an actor of great skill can compete. It's a feat that Steve Carell handles beautifully without missing a beat.
And when it comes to animation, can we talk 3-D? "Despicable Me 2" is wildly creative but the credits are just a chance to throw everything fun at the audience just because they can. It is an ooo-ahhh moment not to be missed!
For a cool, fun escape for kids of all ages, I highly recommend this warm, funny and rousing adventure with Gru and family for your Arizona Family!
"Despicable 2" masterminds 4 Red Vines for being colorful summer fun
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Results for Supreme Court
On Scripture: Resistance is Futile
Originally Posted: 06/26/2013 - 3:59pm | Type: Blog -
For others with different theological and political perspectives, these decisions will be a difficult test, and they will struggle to accept them. I pray for their comfort and consolation. ...
ANALYSIS: A Cultural Wave on Gay Marriage Reaches the Supreme Court
Originally Posted: 06/26/2013 - 4:05pm | Type: Blog -
Sometimes a court opinion is more than just a court opinion. Sometimes a court opinion is more than just a court opinion. Justice Anthony Kennedy's 26-page decision Wednesd ...
What SCOTUS Could Learn From Paula Deen
Originally Posted: 06/26/2013 - 1:09pm | Type: Blog -
We can move on from the outcry over an older, white Southerner using epithets she claims to have grown up with. Deen does not make decisions for our country or for our voters. The Supreme Court does, and unfor ...
DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional; SCOTUS Declines Ruling on Prop 8
Originally Posted: 06/26/2013 - 9:58am | Type: Blog -
The Supreme Court this morning struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, 5-4, which prohibits the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in states. Also by a 5-4 vote, the Court ruled ...
Jesus and Affirmative Action
Originally Posted: 06/25/2013 - 10:34am | Type: Blog -
In a vote of 7-1 on Monday, the Supreme Court sent an affirmative action case, Fisher v. University of Texas, back to the lower court for a re-hearing, while reaffirming the benefits of diversity in institutio ...
Waiting for the Courts: Hopes and Fears Over DOMA & Prop 8
Originally Posted: 06/25/2013 - 8:33am | Type: Blog -
This week the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hand down decisions on two significant cases for same-sex marriage: United States v. Windsor (regarding the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA), and Hollingsworth ...
Supreme Court Marriage Rulings: Anything But Simple
Originally Posted: 06/19/2013 - 4:00pm | Type: Blog -
If the range of possible Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage this month requires a scorecard, the potential confusion arising from those decisions may demand a manual. If the ra ...
What the Supreme Court Didn't Strike Down Yesterday
Originally Posted: 06/19/2013 - 2:02pm | Type: Blog -
Voters in Arizona celebrated yesterday after the Supreme Court dismissed parts of Proposition 200 — the requirement which made people of Arizona provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. ...
What Will the Supreme Court Do on Gay Marriage?
Originally Posted: 06/11/2013 - 9:14am | Type: Blog -
Houston lawyer Mitchell Katine came to the Supreme Court 10 years ago for the final chapter of Lawrence v. Texas, the landmark gay rights case in which the justices struck down state sodomy laws. ...
Both Sides See Gay Marriage as 'Inevitable'
Originally Posted: 06/10/2013 - 11:28am | Type: Blog -
About 72 percent of Americans say legal recognition of same-sex marriage is "inevitable," according to a survey released Thursday. About 72 percent of Americans say legal recogni ...
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Prayer at Government Meetings
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The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether prayers can be offered at government meetings — a practice that's been common in Congress and throughout the states for more than two centuries. ...
ANALYSIS: Are Catholics Shifting Tone Or Substance On Gay Issues?
Originally Posted: 04/03/2013 - 12:32pm | Type: Blog -
When New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan told national news programs on Easter Sunday that Catholic leaders need to do a better job of showing that their opposition to gay marriage is not "an attack on gay people, ...
Cardinal Dolan: Catholic Church Could Do Better on Gay Outreach
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the top U.S. Catholic prelate, says the Roman Catholic Church has to make sure that its defense of traditional marriage is not reduced to an attack on gays and lesbians. ...
ANALYSIS: Supreme Court Searches for Way Around Gay Marriage
Originally Posted: 03/27/2013 - 4:37pm | Type: Blog -
On Wednesday, it was arcane arguments over matters of legal standing that seemed to most animate the justices, reflecting what seemed to be a desire to find a way for the court to sidestep a definitive up-or-d ...
On Gay Marriage, Supreme Court Ponders Not 'If' But 'How'
Originally Posted: 03/27/2013 - 8:01am | Type: Blog -
The question inside the courtroom was not so much can there be gay marriage, but "how do you establish marriage equality?" said David Boies, another attorney for Prop 8 opponents. ...
Opponents of Gay Marriage Say They're No Bigots
Originally Posted: 03/25/2013 - 4:01pm | Type: Blog -
Leading opponents of gay marriage are trying to stop an increasingly popular movement as it approaches two dates with history this week at the Supreme Court. WASHINGTON ...
Bill Clinton Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Gay Marriage Law He Signed
Originally Posted: 03/11/2013 - 9:05am | Type: Blog -
It's not every day you see an ex-president ask the Supreme Court to strike down a law he signed. It's not every day you see an ex-president ask the Supreme Court to strike down ...
Voting Rights Act is an Important Moral Statement
Originally Posted: 02/25/2013 - 11:47am | Type: Blog -
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments from Shelby County, Ala., that a key provision of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional and should be struck down. These arguments are misguided. Th ...
Gay Marriage Opponents Make Their Case to Supreme Court
Originally Posted: 02/19/2013 - 4:27pm | Type: Blog -
In about three dozen briefs filed in recent weeks, groups ranging from U.S. Catholic bishops and evangelicals to state attorneys general and university professors argue that upholding gay marriage could lead t ...
All Eyes on Texas, S.C. Church Property Fights
Originally Posted: 02/18/2013 - 4:17pm | Type: Blog -
When disgruntled congregations have left hierarchical denominations such as the Episcopal Church, they've often lost property battles as civil courts ruled buildings and land are not theirs to keep. ...
Both Sides Brace for Supreme Court Battle on Gay Marriage
Originally Posted: 12/10/2012 - 6:50pm | Type: Blog -
The Supreme Court's decision to take up the explosive issue of same-sex marriage will thrust the high court into a policy debate that has divided federal and state governments and courts, as well as voter ...
Supreme Court Takes Up Landmark Gay Marriage Case
Originally Posted: 12/07/2012 - 4:15pm | Type: Blog -
From TPM: The Supreme Court declared Friday that it will take up same sex marriage next year in what's sure to be a blockbuster case with sweeping implications. Talking Points ...
Watch the Vote: Is the Voting Rights Act Still Needed?
Originally Posted: 10/25/2012 - 6:06pm | Type: Blog -
When the Supreme Court announced recently that one of the cases it would take up in this session was a challenge to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, the hairs rose on the back of my neck. ...
A Healthy Step in the Right Direction
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Cynthia Johnson-Oliver Faith groups celebrate the Supreme Court's health-care decision—and then get back to work. ...
Court Upholds Georgia Ban on Guns in Church
Originally Posted: 07/24/2012 - 2:14pm | Type: Blog -
A federal appeals court has upheld Georgia's ban on bringing guns into places of worship. The Rev. Jonathan Wilkins, a Baptist pastor, and a gun-rights group had argued that church members should have the right to carry guns into worship serv ...
Next Steps toward Immigration Reform
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After announcing these principles, Sojourners asked Christians across the country to add their endorsement. More than 10,000 people have now signed their name! Recently, a group ...
Religious Groups React to Supreme Court Health Care Ruling
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Religious groups and social conservatives are reacting to the Supreme's Court's historic ruling that largely upholds President Obama's health care law, the Affordable Care Act. ...
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There has for some time been a larger immigration strategy at play here that I will bluntly call "evil." Both sides have been spinning and claiming victory in Monday's S ...
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Although three of the four provisions were struck down, the fourth —t he so called "show me your papers" clause — is very harmful to communities. It allows racial profiling on the basis of appearance. ...
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Today the Supreme Court struck down three central provisions of Arizona's controversial anti-immigrant law, SB 1070. Today the Supreme Court struck down three central provisio ...
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Motions on the ballots at the annual meetings of Bank of America and 3M will act as referenda on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case. From Newsweek M ...
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SCOTUS Hears Immigration Arguments
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Early news reports indicate that the justices were sympathetic to the provision allowing police officers to check the immigration status of people who are arrested or otherwise detained. ...
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SB 1070 is not just ethically bankrupt but undermines basic Christian values and American ideals. Today, the Supreme Court is hearing a case about the constitutionality of Arizon ...
How Soon Can We Come Up with a Healthcare Plan that Makes Sense?
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Maybe the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and maybe it's not. If it turns out to be constitutional, maybe it's good legislation and maybe it's not. In any case, it's looking increasin ...
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We are a family of 4, we have 2 little girls age 4 and 3, and we are very welcoming and love hosting our guests. We live in a spacious and comfortable 5 bedroom family home with two bathrooms and a little garden. We have huge green spaces just across the street. Check out our photos to see the park-like surroundings. The house is located 5 min walk to bus 14 and 16 routes. 5 minute walk to a large Irish pub and restaurant, shops, chemist, food takeaway and food shopping. Each of the single rooms offered sleeps one (1) person per room in a single bed, has a desk with chair & a full wardrobe, and both are facing the garden.The house has broadband WiFi and if you don't have a PC you are able to use ours. You are welcome to use the kitchen and all the spaces in common. We're sure you'll enjoy your stay with us! :-) Please view our private details for confirmed guests page for detailed directions and info.
We are ideally located, connecting you to Dublin City Centre. We are sure you will enjoy all the interesting sights and sounds Ireland has to offer!
Dublin Airport - 10 minutes (D.C.U.) Dublin City University and The Helix - 5 minutes Temple Bar "Dublin's Cultural Quarter" - 15 minutes Abbey/Gate/Gaiety/Bord Gais Theaters - 15 minutes The Convention Centre Dublin - 15 minutes O2 Arena - 15 minutes Dublin Port - 15 minutes Heuston/Connolly Rail Stations - 15 minutes Dublin Zoo - 20 minutes Phoenix Park - 20 minutes
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Sono stata solo una notte a casa di Romi e Joey ma è bastata per farmi sentire come se fossi a casa! Sono arrivata a mezzanotte e non hanno avuto problemi per l'orario! Il giorno dopo mi hanno permesso di restare oltre l'ora prevista per il check out! Stanza pulitissima, colazione ottima e vasta scelta di tè =) Ottima casa e ottima famiglia!
great experience with the family!the girls are so cute,and romi and joey are very nice to invite me to have Christmas dinner with them.i can try the food the family cook!grand!
My stay with Joey and Romi was absolutely wonderful. Although it was a short stay they made me feel so welcome and were so helpful with everything! They were flexible with my arrival time and were so accomodating! Thanks for the pleasant stay!
What a joy it was to stay with your family. We loved our late night chats and all of your wonderful travel advice! So so exceeded our expectations.
I loved staying at Romi's and Joey's place. It was just three nights, but I felt like a member of the family at all times. I always had the choice of either spending time with the most interesting people in the kitchen or staying in my comfortable room and relaxing. Very good vibrations in the house!
Romi and Joey were the perfect hosts for my first stay in Dublin. Romi was super accommodating with my arrival time and equipped me with everything I needed to start exploring the city (map, bus pass, loads of recommendations). I felt like I was a part of the family and would love to see them again if I come back to Dublin.
Romi and Joey are by far the best hosts I could have, I have no words to thank them for everything they did for me! About the house, is an excelent and very welcoming place where we always feel at home, and the hosts do everything to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Your daughters are the cutest and educated children who are in the world! I certainly would indicate them to any friend of mine, because I know there is a better host! Admittedly I return the next year to stay with them ... again, Romi and Joey thanks for everything! You are the best !!!
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900 audits, 8 million dollars, one miscreant found!
10 years of best ever, mostest awesome Toronto International Film Festival memories!
Wendy's Baconator narrative on Facebook is worrisome, increasingly creepy
It's true, charity salaries are a huge problem!
The Social Media Brand Management Apology Matrix
The four worst ways to be murdered at a charity event
The endlessly charming television ads of the Toronto Zoo
Win tickets to "Inspire": POGO Gala 2012!
Who's not afraid of Komen, Pink Ribbons & Fail?
It's no secret that charities and nonprofits have not been hugely successful raising donations from Facebook. Most organizations have found that donation appeals from charities to donors on Facebook typically have much lower response rates than traditional channels.
Don't despair! There is one fundraising scenario where Facebook is extremely effective: Peer-driven or "crowdsourced" campaigns. Facebook is a visibly successful channel for giving when an organization's supporters ask their friends and social networks to give to a good cause. This is the "sweet spot" for Facebook and online giving. In the Fundraising with Facebook research paper, we looked at millions of dollars in donations, thousands of individuals fundraising, and hundreds of charity campaigns to answer the questions: "Does Facebook make it easier for a charity's supporters to raise money for good causes?", "How well does Facebook convert a donor to action?", "What's the average size of an online donation referred by Facebook?" and more. The answers might surprise you!Some insights about Facebook & fundraising:
Review more in my AFP International 2013 presentation below:
When you ask social network users which platform is their favourite, the overwhelming answer is Facebook, but, how much do you know about the impact of Facebook on online donations?
This session examines how Facebook affects peer-driven or "crowdsourced" online fundraising campaigns, using data from "Fundraising with Facebook", the Artez Interactive research paper. Presented April 8, 2013 at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International Conference.
If you're one of the dozens of Canadians concerned that radical charities are advocating for things like clean air and polar bears far too much, you'll be pleased with this news … METRO Vancouver reports that after allocating $8 million dollars to crackdown on registered charities spending more than the permitted 10% on advocacy, the federal government audited approximately 900 orgs and found ONE group in violation of the rules!
Physicians for Global Survival were using 26% of their resources for political activities related to nuclear disarmament. We can all rest safer knowing this dangerous cell has been punished for excessive time spent writing letters to the government about nukes.
You may recall the federal crackdown prompted David Suzuki to step down from the David Suzuki Foundation after "bullying" threats of audits. Three previous internal reviews found less than 1% of its resources were used for political activities. Said Suzuki of the audits: "It's very demoralizing, because so much of that resource then is dedicated to that process, and the last time we were audited I think it cost over $100,000 of our money to do that, so it's a very expensive, punitive thing that can be done."
Here's what Suzuki wrote in his resignation letter:
I have reached a point in my life where I would like to consider myself an elder. I want to speak freely without fear that my words will be deemed too political, and harm the organization of which I am so proud. I am keenly aware that some governments, industries and special interest groups are working hard to silence us. They use threats to the Foundation's charitable status in attempts to mute its powerful voice on issues that matter deeply to you and many other Canadians.
This bullying demonstrates how important it is to speak out.
On the bright side for you radicals out there, this heightened scrutiny on advocacy actions by registered charities has led some to notice that they weren't near the 10% threshold and can become more active.
Ben West, tar sands campaign director for ForestEthics Advocacy, explained to METRO:
"I think a lot of groups there was this desire to not get bullied and instead to stand up and fight… but it wasn't a defensive move, it was an offensive move."
If your org is under that 10% threshold, what do you want to spend those spare resources on? May I suggest … Some awesome sandwich boards?
It's my 10th year attending the Toronto International Film Festival with the same group of girlfriends. #TIFF12 is a big anniversary for us.
Here's a glimpse at the memories you earn after seeing hundreds of movies when you're a member of the proletariat herd attending the festival. If you've "done TIFF", add yours in the comments!
Best Ever, Mostest Awesome TIFF Memories!
Acknowledging the only celebrities you are probably gonna "spot" are Canadian actors from Stargate: Atlantis.
Your inability to find anybody who admits they voted for the People's Choice winner. Conspiracy!?
Colin Geddes fondly starting Midnight Madness introductions with: "I was out for dinner with…"
The frumid feeling at Scotiabank theatre: Freezing AND humid. Why is it so frumid?
Enduring mentions of that one popular Hollywood film everyone will ask you if you're seeing. "No, it comes out in October. Yes, I'll see it then. Sure, it would be cool if we saw George Clooney."
The sophisticate in a line-up who wants to explain Fanny Ardant to you. His hipster son who wants to explain Takashi Miike to you.
Off sale? Good news chums, there's always Wavelengths!
Women your Mom's age making graphic sexual comments about Ryan Gosling, ruining all your own secret fantasies about Ryan Gosling.
Awkwardly weeping whilst eating a bagel at a 9am screening of a sad movie.
"Uhhhhhhhhhhh … Ask a person with a headset on."
When that dude on the street is either Seth Rogan or the guy from the Rogers ad … Know that it's definitely the guy from the Rogers ad.
Paying $18 for a salad you don't even remember eating. That money is gone, friend. It's gone.
Catching a glimpse of the back of Cameron Bailey's head as he's whisked away to a much better place than wherever the hell you are.
Enjoying an audience member's poorly-timed or inappropriately loud "Arrrr".
Listening to the row behind you explain how they are sooo overrrr "Arrrrrs".
Avoiding films that have a TIFF description starting with: "An introspective look at—"
Avoiding films that have a TIFF description starting with: "An intimate look at–"
Doing the mental math: "Do I have time to pee in the underground bathroom cavern at Ryerson?"
British actresses consistently described by critics as "luminous" …Phosphorescent, if you will.
The inevitable, inescapable (almost tender?) yearly failure of Tiff.net to simply take your money, and in return, give you tickets.
Run, run, running up the stairs to your favourite spot in the Winter Garden and plopping your ass down all self-satisfied-like because that's your spot.
Feeling the hot, red, typhoon of fury over a film's inaccurate reviews on Twitter – How can they BE so wrong?
Taking this shitty photo of Simon Pegg.
Snagging the last curb seat in a rush line and making your sucker friends stand. Because they are suckers.
Swearing that this year, this is the year you become a TIFF member, and get all that sweet priority treatment, and then totally not doing it.
Fanboys who are pretty sure you girls "just didn't understand" the ground-breaking horror film.
Developing a complex personal system for filling out your Pre-Order Booklet as per everyone's schedule and still fucking it up.
The dead, cold eyes of Freebie Slaves handing out product samples to people in line. "Pretzel sticks!" … "BlackBerry batteries!"
The awareness that "It was well-received at Venice" is a warning, not an endorsement.
"I had no time for parties, I was seeing movies" totally fails to comfort you when you don't get party invites.
Blindly buying tickets for anything from South Korea because that country never lets you down.
The exclusive delight of being a veteran and lording it over newbies forced to listen to your reminiscences. ("Well, in 2004, TIFF was held uphill BOTH WAYS…")
The warm pleasure of bitching about a new TIFF ad because "It wasn't as good as Dance Fight."
That one friend who tells you: "I don't want to see anything with subtitles."
Never being appropriately dressed for the changing weather. Might as well go fucking naked am I right?
Final credits that actually do say FIN.
Wendy's Canada is telling a "Baconator and Son of Baconator" narrative on Facebook that seems to be taking a dark, unsettling turn.
The drama started innocently on July 25th with a father-son fishing trip.
Soon followed by a side-car joy ride the next week. Well whatever floats your boat, burgers…
Later, we discovered Baconator is taking an uncomfortable interest in Son of Baconator's sex life.
That's creepy, but it got creepier when Baconator had his kid inked in a display of "mutual affection".
Do we need to step in and rescue this burger?
Baconator himself is short on words but clearly has a mind in the gutter.
Whoever is managing this brand on Facebook for Canada is obviously a hell of a lot more fun than the folks running Wendy's USA.
You've probably read plenty of opinions in an online newspaper comments section about the rich folks working at charities earning all those outrageous, "wasteful" salaries.
Peep at the graph below …
Marvel at the bags of cash up for grabs …
My advice to job-seekers is to snag one of these plentiful sweet deals immediately and then invite me to party on your yacht, son!
If public perception believes charitable-sector employees and leaders are morally obliged to earn less than they do now for the complex work they do, I can't imagine why the community has so many conversations about the turn-over rate. It's a mystery.
- Imagine Canada on compensation
- Charity Village 2012 Nonprofit Compensation Study
- An executive pay witch hunt – Harvard Business Review
- Does it matter what the CEO of a charity is paid?
- Bill on Canadian registered charity salary disclosure & salary cap not helpful
- Forbes: Nonprofit CEOs are worth every dime
Sometimes, you have to say "sorry"!
Don't you just love a good "brand fail" pile-on? It's very satisfying to take screen-captures and gleefully explain how some other social media manager got it all so very, very wrong.
But are we thinking enough about the poor corporations suffering whichever latest fail is sure to be name-dropped at conferences for the next two years?
Has anyone taken a moment to consider the needs of the 1%?
We are so cruel to brands that are only trying to "be human" and "engage" so that we buy their wonderful and/or delicious things!
I want to help companies out and save them the $$$ necessary to hire a PR disaster specialist. When something goes horribly wrong on social media and you need to apologize, here's how you do it…
Use the easy Apology Matrix below and never worry about the "right" brand response ever again!
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This is your introduction to the unlikely genre of "charitable sector murder mystery novels". Who knew so many people faced the risk of being murdered at a fundraising gala?
Have you taken the Cute Fight poll yet? Baby lemur vs. penguin chick … It's a tough one. (more…)
The very best party in Toronto this spring benefits the very best cause: Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario's (POGO) annual After Party soiree is Saturday April 14th… And I want to see you there!
POGO provides essential support for children, survivors and families of cancer patients. They're a dedicated team working to ensure that all our kids have equal access to state-of-the-art treatment and services. Last year's signature event raised over $600,000 to help POGO maintain an integrated pediatric cancer care system in Ontario. This year's theme is "Inspire".
What's unique about POGO's gala?
The glamour! The National Post calls this event "Gala Of The Year" and "Best Dressed". There is no better excuse to pull out your fancy threads, eat, drink and dance all night at the Liberty Grand. Whether you're wearing Marc Jacobs or Topshop, here's your chance to find yourself in the Globe and Mail's Party Photos of the Week.
Want to join us?
After Party Tickets are $150, but you can win a free pass!
Post a comment and tell me what you would wear to POGO Gala After Party. Valentino? Joe Fresh? Just a little sumthin' you whipped together at the "last minute"?
For stylish inspiration, check out Backseatstylers' fashion coverage of last year's event!
We'll be drawing a lucky winner on Thursday April 12th.
UPDATE April 12: We have a lucky winner – Erika! Congrats and see you at the gala!
Didn't win and like to join us on Saturday? Please check out the special $125 ticket promotion at Backseatstylers!
Can't come to the Gala?
You can still buy raffle tickets over the phone to win one of two pieces of pearl and diamond jewelry from Tiffany & Co, valued at almost $20,000. Raffle tickets are 1/$100 or 3/$250. You don't have to be present at the event to win. Call 416.592.1232 x250 to order.
The breast cancer cause may be having its annus horribilis moment, with the recent release of Pink Ribbons Inc. and the much-discussed controversy surrounding Komen Foundation's defunding of Planned Parenthood.
Should breast cancer charities address these provocative issues or keep mum and wait for public opinion to move on?
Not every organization considers recent events off-limits for discussion.
Rethink Breast Cancer's winter newsletter was not afraid to talk about what everyone is already talking about.
Their Executive Director wrote to donors and supporters about the "shake-up" in the sector:
Between the Komen Foundation funding fallout and the release of the documentary Pink Ribbons Inc., provocative and rousing breast cancer headlines have dominated mainstream and social media. A real paradigm shift is brewing as more people are questioning where the money goes and whether feel good messages around early detection or funding a cure are actually making us complacent about ending breast cancer.
It's fitting and exciting that Rethink Breast Cancer is entering its second decade in the midst of this shake-up in our field. As challengers and change-makers, we've always been about "rethinking" this cause and we want to play a leadership role in Canada in changing the conversation away from fights over mammograms to talking seriously about causes of breast cancer and primary prevention.
Yes, we love our parties and are proud to be engaging young people in fundraising through Boobyball, but our small staff is fielding more calls than ever from young women struggling with breast cancer and needing support. Sadly, we continue to lose incredible women to metastatic breast cancer. While we like our pink (modern not frilly of course), we know that pink doesn't save lives; action and advocacy do.
MJ Coteau, Executive Director
How does your organization respond to controversial events or issues in your sector?


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Calories | 95 |
Total Fat | 5g |
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Cholesterol | -- |
Sodium | 4mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 17g |
Dietary Fiber | 7g |
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Protein | 4g |
Calcium | -- |
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- 3/4 cup(s) quality unsweetened cocoa, such as Valrhona
- 6 ounce(s) quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon(s) cinnamon
- 1.5 tablespoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground clove
- Make the mix:
Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process just until mixture is powdery -- about 30 seconds. Be careful not to overprocess. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
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