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Lucy Worsley gets into bed with Britain's past monarchs to uncover the secrets of the royal bedchamber. She reveals that the obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession is nothing new. In fact, the rise and fall of the royals' magnificent beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy itself.
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Angelic Jackie Evancho returns to PBS with her latest collection of songs from her new CD, Awakening. Drawn from the best known pieces from the classical canon, Broadway, uplifting sacred music and pop songs, Jackie's astoundingly beautiful young voice soars again at the magnificent Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre. Longwood Gardens is over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Creek Valley, Jackie's home state. This is the first time Longwood Gardens has ever permitted a television special to be taped on site and, in addition to her on-stage performance, Jackie will be performing at various stunning locations throughout the Gardens such as the Chimes Tower and the spectacular Main Fountain. Jackie will be joined by Cheyenne Jackson who will both host and perform with Jackie. Cheyenne, star of Broadway, film and television, is perhaps best known for his starring and award-winning Broadway performance in Finian's Rainbow , his recurring role in NBC's 30 Rock, and his starring role in HBO biopic, Liberace, Behind the Candelabra. The two will also show us some of the splendid beauty of the Gardens as they tour some gorgeous key locations within it.
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A Salute to the American Spirit with Bill & Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends. Includes This Land Is Your Land, America The Beautiful, Lean On Me and God Bless America.
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Zay embarks on five of Australia's greatest hikes including Mount Bishop and Clerk in Maria Island, the six foot track in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Mount Gower on Lord Howe Island and Lamington National Park in Queensland. Along the way he encounters the country's most exotic wildlife such as the spiny echidna and the wombat, experiences the most spectacular views and treks through the country's most historic regions.
The Jewel in the CrownThe Day of the Scorpion | Saturday, 8 p.m.
On her homeward journey Sarah meets Count Bronowsky, the Nawab's chief minister. He is taking the Nawab's secretary Ahmed Kasim to meet his father, the ex-chief minister of Ranpur, released from prison where he has been detained with other Congress leaders since 1942. Ahmed's elder brother Sayed has been captured fighting alongside the Japanese as a member of the Indian National Army, and he must break the news to his father. By the time Sarah returns to Pankot, Susan's baby has been born and Mabel has been buried - but not as Barbie believes she should have been. Merrick returns secretly to Pankot, badly disfigured by burns, to have an artificial arm fitted. Failure and pain drive him almost to the point of madness - but it is Susan whose hold on sanity suddenly snaps. Re-enacting an old ritual for dispatching a scorpion, she wraps her baby son in his christening gown and surround him with a ring of burning kerosene. As her terrified young ayah looks on, she chants 'Little prisoner, go free.'
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By mid-century, 90 percent of the world's commercial fish may be tapped out. But we're not sunk yet. FOOD FORWARD sets sail with a different breed of fishermen who make their living on the water while treading lightly upon it. Meet old school fishermen in the Pacific Northwest reviving the tuna industry, young fishermen (and women) creating Community Supported Fisheries along the Eastern seaboard and the next generation of fish farmers in western Massachusetts.
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After a difficult start, Lewis and Hathaway seem to have settled back into their former relationship, and Maddox has become integral to the team. Their abilities are tested as they investigate the brutal murder of Rose, an American Classics student. Suspicion immediately falls on a young professor who had recently broken off an affair with her, but as the detectives delve further into the case, they only find more secrets and murky motives.
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Jacqueline Record & Dick Heller - Mattoon Train Depot
It was 10 years in the making but now Mattoon's Depot is a wonderful example of historic preservation. Jacqueline Record and Dick Heller recount the many steps it took to turn the once tired depot into a cornerstone of downtown Mattoon.
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Amazing, copyright 1950, illuminated Indian Super-Chief car mascot. Made presumably for a Pontiac, hence the Indian theme. It comes in its original box and has never been used! The box describes it as "beautiful plastic and brilliant chrome, hood and radiator ornament". Made by Blackstone Mfg. Co. Chicago. The mascot measures 4.5 inches by 4.5 (11cm). Condition is as new The box has slight age wear but still in good condition. No damage to item itself. Includes lighting unit, mounting instructions and screws.

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After taking his sweet, Ramakrishna said, "Now you start your game!" And Keshav Chandra was arguing against whatever he had found in Ramakrishna's small books - his followers had collected his sayings and stories, anecdotes from his life.
And Ramakrishna would enjoy it, and would say to his followers, "Look how beautifully he has criticized it!" And many times he would stand up and hug him and say, "You are a genius! Your criticism is perfect."
Keshav Chandra said, "I have not come here to get your approval; I have come to argue."
Ramakrishna said, "I don't see there is any question of argument. You are the proof. I don't need to give any other proof; I can take you to the whole world as a proof that God exists - Keshav Chandra is the proof!"
Keshav Chandra had never come across such a man, and what he was saying had immense significance; it was penetrating Keshav Chandra's heart. And the presence of the man, and the way he behaved, his lovingness.. Something happened to Keshav Chandra that his followers could not believe.
By the end of the discussion, Ramakrishna said, "You tell me who is defeated and who is victorious, and I will follow it. If you are victorious, I will become your follower. But I don't know the ways of discussion and I don't know the judgment. You judge; you are efficient enough to make the judgment. You can say to me, 'You are defeated,' and I am defeated."
Keshav Chandra's followers were shocked to see that Keshav Chandra fell at the feet of Ramakrishna. They could not believe their eyes! When they had gone, everybody was asking, "Keshav Chandra, what happened to you?"
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Ever since Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong bought his first Les Paul junior back in 2000, he's been hooked. Since then he's rarely seen on stage without one. Throughout the past decade, Billie Joe has played various Les Paul Jr's, a Les Paul Special, an SG, and his acoustic signature Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong J-180. Armstrong has even gone so far as to play old Green Day songs, that were originally recorded on other types of guitars, on his LP Jr. So let's take a look at Billie Joe live on stage with his many Gibson guitars!
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Police say a male subject, identified later as Smart, was seen fleeing from the residence. Police allege Smart fired a handgun "in the direction of" a 26-year-old man inside the residence and noted the victim was not injured in the incident.
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The reckless conduct and falsification charges are Class B felonies which carry a prison sentence of three-and-a-half to seven years and a $4,000 fine each. The attempted murder and attempted assault charges are Class A felonies, each of which carries a seven-and-a-half to 15 year imprisonment sentence, with a fine of $4,000.


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This is something we need to make sure the public is aware of as there has been some confusion to the identity of Frank Kern and Jerome Kern. Now Jerome Kern was an American Composer with quite a list of accomplishments. You can see these here on his Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Kern.
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Ipoh Street Food (Ipoh Hawker Food)
I am a huge advocate for Malaysian food and have written numerous posts and recipes about Malaysian cuisine—Penang street food, Malay cooking, Nyonya Food, etc., but Malaysian food is beyond what you have read on Rasa Malaysia. Hence, I have invited a talented Malaysian food blogger J2Kfm who is based in Ipoh (怡保) —another food mecca in Malaysia—to introduce Ipoh street food (hawker food) to us. Ipoh sits in between Penang and Kuala Lumpur (KL), and it's blessed with abundant local specialties and rich in its culinary offerings. Please welcome J2Kfm or Motormouth From Ipoh to Rasa Malaysia and let's learn more about the great foods in Ipoh (check out the gallery above) and most importantly, where to find the best!
Thanks a zillion for inviting me over to spread my poison all over your most esteemed blog. I am honored, to say the very least.
My name is J2Kfm, and I have been blogging for about 2 years now, over at Motormouth From Ipoh – A Malaysian Food Blog. Guess the title's self-explanatory huh? Yes, I am writing mostly on Malaysian food, in particular delicious food from my hometown of Ipoh (怡保), in the state of Perak, situated on the western coast of Malaysia…(learn more about scrumptious Ipoh food after the jump)
Ipoh where?! I can't blame you, really. Most would not have visited, let alone heard of the name of Ipoh, for the comparatively low profile city sandwiched between Kuala Lumpur and Penang had always been overshadowed by the undoubtedly more famous cities of Malaysia.
But just imagine a quaint little city surrounded by breath-taking limestone caves, years of hidden legacy, a serene lifestyle and a vibrant mix of people from all walks of life. But of course, not forgetting the signature street foods of Ipoh; from the patented Ipoh's rendition of smooth "Kai See Sar Hor Fun", or flat rice noodles in soup, served with generous shreds of poached chicken meat, garnished with chopped scallions and served with some chopped bird's eye chillies in soy sauce on the side. (Get Sar Hor Fun recipe by A Table for Two here). Slurping your way through this wonderful yet unpretentious bowl of noodles is a delightful feast on its own. If you're not fond of soupy noodles, no worries. Go for the DRY version instead, when you can have your serving of the same "Sar Hor Fun" but this time tossed in a mix of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and a dash of sesame oil.
The ultra smooth noodle owes its property to the water sourced from the hills, or so everyone claimed. And that same source of water has been providing the locally-grown bean sprouts with sufficient nutrients, to ensure a plump and juicy finish, almost unrivaled when compared to bean sprouts grown in the other states of Malaysia. Having doubts? Hop over to any of the famous Bean Sprouts Chicken (or "Tauge Ayam" in Malay) outlets all over Ipoh, in particular Lou Wong or Onn Kee in town centre. And be amazed at the marvel of smooth poached chicken served with a piping hot bowl of "Sar Hor Fun", and accompanied by a gigantic portion of blanched bean sprouts on the side. Trust me, you will want to come back again and again for this delectable treat!
If that did not manage to entice you, let me introduce you to Ipoh's lip-smacking dry curry noodles. Wait, how can a bowl of curry noodles be DRY you wondered? That's when the noodles of your choice are first blanched, then tossed in soy sauce for flavor, then subsequently poured on with the thick, rich and redolent-with-spices curry. Usually, the noodles would be accompanied by slices of Char Siew, or barbecued marinated pork, shredded chicken, cockles, and sometimes even crunchy roasted pork, aka Siew Yoke. The sinful ensemble got my appetite worked up every single time, especially when a squeeze of lime is added for that zesty touch. Commonly I get my fix at Nam Chau Coffee Shop (which has 5 branches all over Ipoh now), or Yee Fatt, which sports a more traditional interior, and has been serving their brand of Hainanese curry for decades now.
Sometimes the cravings for street foods come knocking at the most unexpected hours. In between meals, late nights, or when you're plain seeking for a lighter meal, Ipoh offers an admirable array of street snacks; from the velvety smooth "Tau Fu Fah" or soybean curd in a sweet & light syrup flavored with ginger, to various confectioneries such as the popular "Heong Peng", or literally translated to Fragrant Biscuits from Gunung Rapat, and an aromatic, frothy beverage named white coffee.
At a stall which caters to drive-through customers (Yeah, for real!), Funny Mountain serves up bowls after bowls of their signature Tau Fu Fah, a refreshing hit with the crowd especially on those forlorn, scorching hot afternoons. You can choose to dig into your bowl of Tau Fu Fah standing, seated on those limited wooden benches, or even in the comfort of your car, with engines roaring away. But of course, the environmentalist in me would not suggest for you to do so.
Over in Gunung Rapat, a small community near to the famous limestone caves of Ipoh (Sam Poh Tong and Kek Look Tong are two of the more prominent ones, in case you're wondering), you can find traditional coconut shells-broiled Heong Peng, a crunchy biscuit with a sticky molten filling made from maltose, and shallots, and topped with toasted sesame seeds. The joy of biting into one is immense, especially when the crispy and flaky pastry falls off from the moment you sink your teeth in, then discovering the fragrant and sweet 'nectar' hidden beneath. Yee Hup and Seng Kee are the brands that I frequent mostly, though I prefer the latter for they still stick to the traditional method of producing the biscuits; broiled with coconut shells as fuel, in a huge jar made from bricks. If you've seen the production of naan bread, you would have a rough idea on how these ovens look like.
To cap things off, a visit to Ipoh is never complete if you do not take a sip of our famous white coffee. WHITE coffee?! No, I'm not going bonkers, nor seeing things. The coffee still looks like your average cuppa, but one sip from your cup and you'll be enticed by this rich, aromatic and velvety smooth concoction. The coffee beans are roasted lightly with margarine to reach that buttery, creamy flavor everyone's hankering for. And to enjoy your serving of this robust creation, hop over to Ipoh's old town, lined by heritage buildings since the colonial days. Many coffee shops serve this addictive beverage, but personal favorites include Nam Heong, Sin Yoon Loong, and Nam Chau which coincidentally, serves my favorite dry curry noodles.
Ipoh is merely two hours worth of drive from Kuala Lumpur, and you can even fly directly from Singapore on a daily basis. The strategic location of Ipoh sandwiched between Kuala Lumpur and Penang (THE definitive hub of street food in Malaysia!) makes this city an ideal stopover for food, fun or simple forms of relaxation.
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How to Get to Ipoh?
For your information, Ipoh city is about 150km from Penang, and 200km from Kuala Lumpur. So it'll take roughly 2 hours to travel from Penang to Ipoh, or Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.
Modes of transportation are rather limited, for Ipoh's airport can only accommodate smaller planes. Currently, the Sultan Azlan Shah airport in Ipoh only serves a few routes, one being the daily flight to and fro connecting Ipoh-Singapore. You can take the express bus service from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, at Pudu bus station, for about RM15-RM20 per way. There are many bus companies that ply the route, at hourly intervals, so rest assured you won't get stranded at the bus station helplessly. Though be warned that on weekends, public holidays or festivities, it's highly encouraged that you reserve your ticket prior to embarking on your trip.
Another option is to take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, a journey that takes 3 hours and cost from RM12 per person upwards. You can purchase your tickets online at www.ktmb.com.my, or at any counters at the various KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu) stations, the most prominent being KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur.
From Penang, you can take a bus, or cab to reach Ipoh. The journey takes about 2 hours, using the expressway. You can buy your ticket at Sungai Nibong bus station on Penang island.
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I totally want some Ipoh street food. It looks so fresh and good.
Great article about Ipoh and its food. It's always great to learn more about a new place and its culture and culinary offerings. All the foods look great and very fresh as Mark said above.
Ooooooh…hawker food…it's the best. Ipoh has lots of awesome hawker food. I was there for a short while many years back and I really enjoyed them. I wish I can find them here!
Many thanks for introducing the Ipoh food and other local information! It's a very new finding to me. In my country, noodle is one of staples, but interesting to know the different way to eat… yum :)
Fantastic article. It makes me want to visit Malaysia even more! Street food is always the best thing about traveling, at least for me :)
Pictures are hunger-inducing! Lucky that I had a satisfying Ipoh hawker food fix recently. And you've named some of my favourites here. I'd like to add yong liew or yong tau foo to the list :)
i love this food
J2Kfm, it is a pleasure to see you spread your poison! I will die a happy woman :)
This all looks absolutely delicious!
I have always loved the food of Ipoh, and thanks to you, I now know where to go for the best. :)
I totally agree that Ipoh has lots of wonderful street food delicacies. May I also add one more sumptous delight for the readers of this blog. This unassuming corner coffee shop near Pasir Pinji wet market serves one of the best stewed pork. Simply called 'TAI SAI KEOK' in Cantonese. It's pork leg stewed with chicken feet in a fabulous stock of chinese herbs. Too bad they open from late morn to about 3 pm. I am sure many of you will like this.
Hi there, Patrick.
I have written about the Big Small Feet, or Dai Sai Keok over in my blog at the following link :
Though at that moment, they ran out of the BIG feet.
Thanks everyone for the favorable comments!
There is so much more to Ipoh street food that I can't fit everything into this post.
The Malaysian hawker food experience is incomparable, not even the finest diners nor the wackiest of restaurants can come close.
Thanks again Bee, for this chance to share some of Ipoh's culinary marvels.
Yes!!! White coffee!!!!!!!
Where in Ipoh can I find Nam Chau and Yee Fatt?
You can find Nam Chau almost everywhere in Ipoh. They have 4 outlets (last I counted) in Ipoh alone.
Here's one in Ipoh's Old Town (the original) :
And Yee Fatt is by the roundabout near to Methodist Girls' School on Jalan Kampar.
hey!! great to see fellow malaysian blogger J2Kfm here! :) love his blog!! :)
Ipoh hawker is one of the best food, really missed them so much after moving to KL. Wish I could find the same food without traveling for 2 hours back to ipoh for it.
Great to learn more about Ipoh and its street food.
All this food is making me hungry!
amazing amazing photos as always and it always makes me hungry. I miss good ol' south east asian treats
You enticed me with the first of the descriptions and everything after that was a drool. I can't believe I didn't go to Ipoh to consume when I was in Malaysia. I will surely make a trip back to Malaysia with the sole purpose of cuisine.
Thanks again everyone for the comments. Do consider flying over to Malaysia, for a taste of some of the BEST street foods in the world. Yes, from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh to Penang, a food hunt is incredible, believe me!
but the ngar choi gai served on a green plate on the first photo, it's from neither Lou Wong nor Onn Kee. It's from the Fifteen Tower Chicken Bean Sprout stall near Buntong, I still remember the stone table,hehe. It's wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Lou Wong and Onn Kee. These two are for tourists. Only locals know this place. And their braised chicken feet is to die for. And here are the coordinates, you guys can look it up on google maps. 4.595755,101.070271.
Ipoh is a food haven. Made a day trip last year just for eating :)
awwww…….makes my stomach goes rumbling after reading the post. The egg tart's texture looks darn delicious !
It would be more useful if the writer adds the names of the streets where the food is sold instead of just the coffeeshop or stall name. Also, mention some nearby landmarks.


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Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
Sample of reported job titles: Global Logistics Manager, Integrated Logistics Programs Director, Logistics Manager, Logistics Solution Manager, Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
- Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
- Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
- Direct or coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources.
- Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
- Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
- Negotiate transportation rates or services.
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Hazardous material protective apparel — Personal protective equipment
|Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
|Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
Technology used in this occupation:
|Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access; Microsoft SQL Server
|Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
|Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics AX; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; SAP ERP Operations; Transtek Compass ERP
|Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — 3PL Central; Four Soft 4S VisiLog; UPS WorldShip; USPS.com
|Mobile location based services software — Transportation management system TMS software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
|Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
|Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Work Activities
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
|Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
|Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
|Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
|Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 100% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 96% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 87% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 87% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 61% responded "Extremely important."
|Contact With Others — 52% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 55% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Time Pressure — 52% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
|Duration of Typical Work Week — 57% responded "More than 40 hours."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 52% responded "Very important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Master's degree
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: EC
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Work Values
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Related Occupations
|General and Operations Managers
|Purchasing Managers
|Transportation Managers Green
|Storage and Distribution Managers
|Supply Chain Managers Bright Outlook
|Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
|Logistics Engineers
|Logistics Analysts
|Transportation Planners
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers.
Employment data collected from Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers.
Industry data collected from Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers.
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|$41.06 hourly, $85,400 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|105,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
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LUFKIN, TEXAS (KETK) — A Lufkin woman was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after she allegedly sent pictures to her estranged husband depicting their child with a bloody knife to her throat.
At around 4 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Creekside Apartments, located in the 1800 block of Sayers Street, on reports of a welfare concern.
While en route to the scene, other law enforcement officers were speaking to the complainant's in the police department's lobby.
The reportees, later identified as the victim's grandmother and father, alleged their grandchild/daughter was in danger.
According to an arrest affidavit, Both relatives showed two text messages to police received around 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. from the child's mother, Casey Olford, of Lufkin, that read, "ITS N THA TRASH U TOO. HOPE YALL HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR [CHILD'S NAME] FUNERAL."
The second message contained a graphic picture displaying the child on the floor crying with a large chef knife held under her throat with blood smeared on her chin and the knife.
When authorities arrived at the scene, officers found Mrs. Olford and questioned her about the messages. The mother denied ever taking any pictures of that nature and told police she would never hurt her kids.
During this time, the victim and her older brother were in the apartment safe and eating. The victim was also wearing the same blue shirt as in the threatening photo.
The responding officer was able to find scratches and bruises on both children, none of which appeared to be fresh injuries. No cuts or scratches were noticeable on either child's neck.
During continued questioning, Mrs. Olford admitted to mental health issues and reported the father had recently dumped her and moved out, leaving her alone with the kids. Olford was then taken into custody and placed in a patrol car.
At this time, officers searched the apartment and found two knives similar to the one used in the graphic photo. They also found two phones inside the home. All the items were confiscated as evidence. Police also kept the victim's shirt for their records.
Authorities contacted family members and turned over the children to them.
Before being taken to the Angelina County Jail, Olford told the arresting officers that she did hold the knife under the child's neck and that the blood was not from the child, but from her menstrual cycle.
The suspect claims she acted out of a poor mental state and was soon after booked into the jail on aggravated assault. She was released Monday on $10,000 bond.
Child Protective Services is investigating alongside law enforcement, according to CPS Spokeswoman Sherri Pulliam. The family has no reported incidents with the agency.


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Thread: Brisingr
October 6th, 2008, 07:48 PM #1
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For those who read Brisingr what do you think of it?
October 6th, 2008, 08:41 PM #2
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Star Wars and LOTR rif-off. I don't need to read it to know it.
October 7th, 2008, 10:20 AM #3
Haven't read it. Did read Eragon. What I liked about that one for a YA is the philosophical debate of the protagonist when his world gets tossed upside down -- do I have to kill, is harm the only way to solve this, etc. I thought the movie, which was quite different from the book and very uneven, was wrong to mostly drop that aspect. I'm curious how the author has developed this dilemma in his series.
For me, Paolini is rather a fussy author in style, and needs to work on dialogue, but he's not the only one I've had that reaction to, and he's got time to learn. But he gets in some good shots, does nice world-building and his very tangled partnership between young man and dragon is kind of interesting and different from other human-beast team-ups. The dragon really gets to throw her weight around, but in an intelligent way. This seems to be the aspect that most connects with the kids.
October 7th, 2008, 12:22 PM #4
Brisingr was cool!
Hey, I read Brisingr on opening day, and Paolini really gets away from the Star Wars and LOTR rip offs in this book. He is still a bit predictable, but he really is getting better I think.
Book itself was great, best one so far. Can't wait to see what happens in book 4.
October 8th, 2008, 12:39 AM #5
So... how come it took like 10 years for Paolini to finish his trilogy?
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Damn forum crash ate my post linking to David Anthony Durham's review of Brisingr at The Washington Post.
He tries to addrss the subject of why the series is immensely popular yet so often derided, but I don't think he spends enough time on it and should write a follow up essay.
October 8th, 2008, 07:47 AM #7
Dear Evil Agent,
it is so not a trilogy anymore, since Paolini made that announcement a while ago that it was a cycle, not a trilogy. I think it was a good move and a bad move. good, becuase it allows more time for character development and such, and bad because now we have to wait for the fourth book.
just wanted to let you know.
October 8th, 2008, 02:39 PM #8
I think he just wanted to cash in more on the gravy train. Which in actuality, is fine with me, writers need to make money like everyone else.
October 9th, 2008, 05:53 AM #9
I've read some of it and read spoilers of the rest, and it's terrible -- even worse than its predecessors. Eragon was the best because it was fast-paced; Eldest was bad because (aside from the usual criticisms) nothing happened and there was way too much deus ex machina; in Brisingr, hardly anything happens to further the plot. Every chapter involves some shallow moral question. Paolini's trying to be, um, cool like other new authors by focusing on philosophy as well as plot (Bakker, Rothfuss). The problems are (a) those authors can construct captivating plots and characters and (b) they don't beat you over the head with their themes.
I was really hoping Paolini would turn the corner here. He's actually going downhill. It's disgusting.
October 9th, 2008, 05:46 PM #10
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Has he turned 16 yet, cause y'know he's been 15 for an unusual amount of time
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I have a quick question: how is it like Star Wars? I dont see that connection what so ever...
I agree that it was a bit...boring; i stopped half-way through, and went on to read the end because nothing was happening, and nothing really did happen except what we all expected would. I was a bit suprised to find that there was going to be another book, as I figured this was the last of the series...
with that said, I hope something happens in the fourth one.
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Is anyone prepared to discuss the book, rather its predecessors or the author? It strikes me as strange that a series of books which has sold squillions of copies has so few people willing to talk positively about it here - and even then, seem to do so in an almost apologetic tone.
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For instance, Bakker had excellent philosophies, character development and worldbuilding, but his plotting was very basic. There's not enough room in a book for an author to have long internal monologues, and still having the plot moving along nicely. The closest I've seen to getting a good balance of this is the Book of Joby, by Mark J. Ferrari, and that was only because the philosophy in it was the centre of the plotline. If Paolini can have even a half decent plot while trying to focus on internal monologues, I'd be quite impressed.
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Alright, after gathering some of my thoughts (which i didn't have earlier due to lack of sleep), I shall attempt to say something of worth.
Brisingr is by no means a bad book; I loved it. I love the way Paolini describes things and in many circumstances, his descriptions are neccessary for the reader to understand certain material.
I love the fact that we get a dynamic view of each individual, as it is focused on many characters all at once so you are able to see a wider scope of things.
With that said, although I love the story, at certain times, it needed action. Perhaps that would've been cliche, but that's my opinion. As Eragon's world is under attack, I would have expected such. That is what I attempted to say earlier but failed to.
So, are we ready for discussion? yes.. I think that everyone here deserves to have their opinions respected, and by no means should they be considered wrong. Just because some people don't agree with the book, doesn't mean they're not discussing it.
October 10th, 2008, 07:59 PM #15
Ah, a cycle...
Is that the new term for a never-ending money milking machine?


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HUNTSVILLE, AL — Attorney General Troy King joined The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility to announce a program to fight underage drinking in Huntsville today. This is the fourth of five stops in a statewide tour. At the event at Challenger Middle School, Attorney General King was joined by Shannon Adams of The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, and Principal Edith Pickens.
The initiative features an innovative program developed by The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility in partnership with Nickelodeon — Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix — which recognizes that the key to stopping underage drinking is communication early and often between parents and children. Ask, Listen, Learn provides both kids and parents with information and strategies to help jumpstart the conversation about the dangers of underage drinking, in a format and language designed specifically for them. In addition to today's presentation, Attorney General King will send a letter to the parents of every student in the schools along the tour.
Attorney General King recorded a radio public service announcement which reminds parents to talk to their children about the dangers of underage drinking. We encourage local radio stations to air this spot often to help spread the message.
"It's important that parents establish a dialogue with their children about the dangers of underage drinking," Attorney General King said. "Statistics bear this out, as well as the kids themselves. Ask, Listen, Learn is a viable tool to help kids resist peer pressure and other influences that lead many of them to try alcohol for the first time around the age of 12. That's alarming and needs to be fixed. Programs like this one help to do just that."
"While alcohol consumption among our nation's youth has declined over the past 20 years, underage drinking remains unacceptably high. According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 10.8 million Americans between the ages of 12-20 report current alcohol consumption. Among youth the rate of current alcohol consumption increases with increasing age, however, the alarming fact is first use of alcohol typically begins around age 12. By 16, 27 percent report current alcohol consumption," said Shannon Adams.
Whether or not they realize it, parents are the leading influence on kids' decision not to drink alcohol. According to the 2003 Omnibuzz survey conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited, 65 percent of adolescents identify parents as the leading influence in their decision not to drink.
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility is grateful to the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Latino Children's Institute, the National Middle School Association, and U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for providing scientific input for use in creating Ask, Listen, Learn.
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- A kid's booklet, with interactive games, trivia cards with questions and answers explaining the facts about alcohol, addressing issues including how to avoid peer pressure, and creative ways to say no. It also includes an Action Against Alcohol Agreement that both kids and parents can sign.
- Asklistenlearn.com, produced by Nickelodeon, is a website for kids with information on the dangers of underage drinking including monthly polls, information interactive games and videos, as well as more information on how to say no.
- Asklistenlearnparents.com, produced by Nickelodeon, is a website for parents with additional information on how to have the conversation and links to additional national and local resources related to underage drinking.
Recognizing the important role that teachers, counselors and administrators play as role models and purveyors of information, The Council will also begin work on a teacher-focused component to the program for distribution nationwide. In an effort to reach trusted adults and kids in the Hispanic community, The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility released Pregunte. Eschuche. Aprenda. ¡Los niños y el alcohol no mezclan! in October 2005.
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1. CJM 2012 (vol 64 pp. 721)
|Analysis of the Brylinski-Kostant Model for Spherical Minimal Representations
We revisit with another view point the construction by R. Brylinski and B. Kostant of minimal representations of simple Lie groups. We start from a pair $(V,Q)$, where $V$ is a complex vector space and $Q$ a homogeneous polynomial of degree 4 on $V$. The manifold $\Xi $ is an orbit of a covering of ${\rm Conf}(V,Q)$, the conformal group of the pair $(V,Q)$, in a finite dimensional representation space. By a generalized Kantor-Koecher-Tits construction we obtain a complex simple Lie algebra $\mathfrak g$, and furthermore a real form ${\mathfrak g}_{\mathbb R}$. The connected and simply connected Lie group $G_{\mathbb R}$ with ${\rm Lie}(G_{\mathbb R})={\mathfrak g}_{\mathbb R}$ acts unitarily on a Hilbert space of holomorphic functions defined on the manifold $\Xi $.
Keywords:minimal representation, Kantor-Koecher-Tits construction, Jordan algebra, Bernstein identity, Meijer $G$-function
Categories:17C36, 22E46, 32M15, 33C80