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In examing the role of security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, the author draws broad lessons from which he provides concrete recommendations to improve the conduct of further missions. Rather than do away with contractors altogether, the author recommends limiting their roles, providing better oversight of their activities, and improving legal accountability for their wrong doing. This monograph will be of interest to soldiers and policymakers engaged in the difficult task of planning and conducting contingency operations.
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Thank you to all those supported our boxers — physically, mentally, and monetarily — thank you to James Sharpe for organizing the night, thanks to the organizing committee for all your hard work, and the biggest THANK YOU to the boxers who put their time, effort, and dedication into training and fundraising for this event. You're all true Lions!]]>
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The spring edition of the club's biannual event is set for Saturday, May 9, on Randall's Island, and all are welcome to join! In order to make the day a success, please sign up to volunteer, and don't forget to invite your friends, family members, significant others, and coworkers.
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Lion Kings Hit Lower Slower Delaware for Match and Merriment
Young legs of Delmarva RFC prevail, 42-24, in high-flying contest
Saturday, May 2: Village Lions 24, Delmarva 42
A stunning 40 active old boys schlepped several hours to Dewey Beach, Delaware, to face off against Delmarva RFC on May 2. In a free-flowing match that featured three halves to accommodate the multitude of players, the impressive wheels of the young Delmarva players earned a 42-24 win for the locals.
Southern Delaware is known to the locals as "Lower Slower Delaware," and the Lion Kings' "LSD Trip" motto was the Leary-esque "Tune in, knock on, sub out" (runner-up slogan: "We get lower, and we're definitely slower"). The match was held at an American Legion post in Millsboro, and the 35-and-older Lion Kings outplayed their Delaware counterparts in the set pieces, had the penalty count vastly in their favor, and owned much of the possession. But Delmarva's recent efforts to raid a semi-pro football team for talent had been successful, and after turnovers, the speedy backs were too hard to corral in the open field.
Lion Kings tries went to winger John Griffiths, loose forward Alex Kallmann, scrumhalf Eric Anahory, and winger Ray Abruzzi, with Goose pitching in a couple of conversions. Man of the Match honors were seized by Ron Guzman for several impressive rambles around the pitch, as well as the hit of the day, which sent his opponent into tremors and quite unfairly sent Ron to the sin bin for 10 minutes.
Lions came from far and wide for the match, with '90s Lion Greg "Gator" Faherty flying in from Seattle, Georgie "Godzilla" Rohloff flying up from Florida, and late '80s Lion Mike "Just Mike" McKeon driving in from Cleveland, along with Lions vets Adrian McDermott and Martin Doughty making the trip from Washington.
"It was an amazing thing to see Lions representing every single generation of the club dating all the way back to 1989," said tour leader and Village Lions Hall of Famer "Cherry" Mike Steavenson. "I don't think I've ever been part of a Lions tour that blended such a wide array of personalities quite so awkwardly and unsuccessfully."
The Lion Kings had been scheduled to play the South Jersey old boys in Delaware, but when South Jersey's young guys had their playoff match moved up to May 2, the old boys were not up for the road trip, and so the Kings agreed to play the fit and fast Delmarva side.
After the match, the Lion Kings retired to the many Dewey Beach bars along Route 1 for some well-deserved beers and laughs.]]>
Saturday, May 2: Village Lions 12, Philadelphia 46
It is always a hard game when you are spending most of the time defending. Quite frankly, tackling all of the time takes it out of you and can be demoralizing, especially when you have some real lumps moving at full pace toward you. Looking at the final score, you may think that this was the story of the day, but in reality, it was a very good performance from the Leonas.
On the negative side, the scrum was under severe pressure, and Philly stole a lot of ball; the lineout did not function properly until the second half. This was the basic problem that led to the day of tackling. On the positive side, the effort from 1 to 15 on this front was quite admirable, with no heads dropping and every player on the pitch stepping up. Leading the charge with stellar performances were Tricia Stanley and Desiree Vodounon, with tackle counts through the roof. But when Philly did manage to break though the first line of defense, they were in control, very dangerous, and managed to rack up the points.
Victoria Dushku scored the only try in the first half for the Leonas, with a nice interception when Philly tried to run the ball out of their 22. The physicality of the game was taking a bit of a toll, with a few knocks and some blood left out on the pitch. Both props required some attention, and thanks here goes go to Philly's med staff on the sidelines. Amanda Sesny needed both sub at the half and around 30 stitches for a head wound when she got back to the city. (Note to Sesny's parents: She played great.)
The commitment in the second half was the same, if not higher — even though Philly got the first points of the half, the Leonas came back. Stanley won a lineout, and an excellent box kick from scrumhalf Megan O'Neill was regathered following sloppy play. The forwards began hitting the ball at pace and getting over the gain line, which resulted in a great try by Emily Kunsman in the 54th minute, followed by a Margo Smith conversion. An improvement in the possession stats would increase the number of these opportunities in future games against strong teams like Philly.
The final score of was 46-12, but the team walked off the field with their heads held high, knowing that the game ended with well-executed rugby and great communication from all Leonas.
They now have a round robin tournament on May 9 against Nova and NYRC on Randall's Island for VLRFC's spring Friends & Family Day.
Tries: Victoria Dushku, Emily Kunsman
Conversion: Margo Smith
First XV: Emily Kunsman, Allison Baer, Amanda Sesny, Quin Works , Desiree Vodounon, Katie Morris, Tricia Stanley, Meg Collins, Megan O'Neill, Aislinn Smith (c), Victoria Dushku, Margo Smith, Erika Kocher, Jo Hayes, Megan Banford
Reserves: Lindsay Thompson (40 min. for Sesny), Rosie Rough (40 min. for Kocher)
Woman of the Match: Desiree Vodounon]]>
Saturday, April 25, 2015: Village Lions 27, Morris 10
A tough game at last. After two consecutive matches against weaker opposition, the Leonas took some time in finding their groove on the road against a tough Morris side.
Morris, not the most tactical in field positioning from the boot, were dangerous when any first-up tackle was missed, especially through two strong running centers. Their first try came through a simple plan of straight running, and they crossed the whitewash first in the 17th minute, with a prop powering over.
As the conversion went wide, there was a stern chat going on among the Leonas under the posts — it was time to play. With the front five providing the platform, the back row were allowed the space they needed to express themselves, with Woman of the Match Mallory Woods at 6, Meg Collins at 8, and Tricia Stanley at 7 again and again managing to both find space and link up together, a pattern that continued well throughout the game.
That's not to say it was easy work: Morris' defense was strong, and the New Jersey hosts were more than capable of stealing possession if any of the Leonas was isolated. But the pressure did show, and Collins opened the score for VLRFC with a try five minutes from the half.
The second half carried on where the first left off, with both teams enjoying periods of possession and play. The two major factors limiting the Leonas were ill discipline (a few too many penalties conceded) and a strong defensive effort by Morris. The tide continued to swing toward the Leonas when Margo Smith added to her first-half conversion with a penalty in front of the uprights five minutes after the break.
There was a patience and quiet confidence within the team throughout the game that the tries would come, and they did. The Leonas turned the screw and started to dominate play, with three tries in the second half coming from Aislinn Smith at 10, Margo at 12, and finally lock Erin McGee powering over close to the final whistle. Ais had a stellar game at flyhalf, creating havoc with what appeared to be three interceptions in the second half.
Kudos go to the pack, who set the platform for tries to be scored, and as well as to the whole team for its defensive efforts. A lapse came in the final minutes, when Morris crossed the line again. There has to be full concentration and effort for the whole 80 minutes next week against Philly.
Tries: Meg Collins, Aislinn Smith, Margo Smith, Erin McGee
Conversions: Margo Smith (2)
Penalty: Margo Smith
First XV: Quin Works, Allison Baer, Emily Kunsman, Desiree Vodounon, Erin McGee, Mallory Woods, Tricia Stanley, Meg Collins, Megan O'Neil, Aislinn Smith (c), Emmarie Etheridge, Margo Smith, Catherine Sum, Jo Hayes, Megan Banford
Reserves: Lindsay Thompson (40 min. for Works), Amanda Sesny (40 min. for Kunsman), Theresa Cassano (40 min. for Vodounon), Katie Morris (20 min. for Sum; Banford to 13, Morris to 15)
Woman of the Match: Mallory Woods
Silent Force: Aislinn Smith
Saturday, April 18: Village Lions 3, Buffalo 47
Following a strong win over Lansdowne, the Lions men continued their playoff run by traveling to Buffalo on April 18 to take on the top seed in the Empire GU.
It was a beautiful, blustery day in Buffalo, but due to Buffalo's excellent execution and ability to quickly spread the field, as well as a number of Lion injuries throughout the course of the game, our boys couldn't put it together, falling 47-3. The Lions' only points came off the boot of Hubert Chan in the 38th minute. Thanks for that, Hubes.
While eliminated from the Empire GU playoffs, the Lions' spring campaign continues this week as the team travels to beautiful northern New Jersey to take on Union.
Penalty kicks: Hubert Chan (1)
First XV: JJ Darling, Marco Camacho, Carl Trezza, Pat Christy, Chris Mullen, Danny Shea, Joe Karlin, Franco DeLisa, Matt Mullen, Hubert Chan, Patrick "Pokey" Mullarkey, Chris Wise, Derry Herlihy, Norm Dillon, Alex Sheidler
Reserves: John "Tex" Lechner, Adrian Clements, Jack McLaughlin, Kiyoshi Atkins, James Sharpe]]>
Saturday, April 18, 2015: Village Lions 64, Lehigh Valley 0
The Leonas headed to Doylestown, Pa., to play their first away game of the season, but due to a regular-season mix-up, Doylestown had to host both VLRFC and Severn River. This meant the Leonas did not face Doylestown, but rather Lehigh Valley, who the former called in for help with the fixture.
The game was a nice runabout for the team, with the forwards doing damage with their strong lines (Lehigh need a little work in the defense department). The Leonas dominated possession and continuously made the gain line by taking the ball at pace with excellent support by the team in black and white, looking nothing short of dynamite.
The Village Lions took advantage of the short, wide pitch by moving the ball wide as quickly as possible so they could beat the opposition on the outside, and also relied on their extremely fast wingers to chase down and maintain possession of the ball kicked by Aislinn Smith at 10.
Although poor handling led to more scrums than the Leonas would have liked, the forwards never backed down, stealing all but two of the Lehigh's put-ins, giving Megan O'Neill at 9 the ball served up gourmet-style on a plate. The score at the half was 37-0 to the Lions, courtesy of two tries by Jo Hayes and one each from Erin McGee, Tricia Stanley, halfback O'Neill, Meg Collins, and Margo Smith, who slotted one conversion (OK, someone forgot to bring a kicking tee).
Halftime came with the Leonas' lone sub, Quin Works, coming in for Lindsay Thompson at loosehead. There was the slightest blip in concentration when — let's say it was due to the heat — Lehigh made it into the Leonas' 22 and threatened the try line briefly.
The pressure was relieved when Collins ("Me sir, sorry sir") accidentally took out the ref, who awarded a scrum to the attacking side, which the Leonas again stole to allow Ais to kick to touch and relieve the pressure. Second-half tries came from Ais, who touched down three times in 10 minutes, with Stanley and Collins joining Hayes with a brace each.
After the Leonas' 12th try, the ref decided to end the game 20 minutes early, stating that Lehigh were likely to be injured if they continued on. In the end, although the Leonas traveled with just 16 players, they emerged victorious with a 64-0 win. They face Morris away in their next fixture.
First XV: Lindsay Thompson, Catherine Sum, Emily Kunsman, Desiree Vodounon, Erin McGee, Mallory, Woods, Trish Stanley, Meg Collins, Megan O'Neil, Aislinn Smith, Katie Morris, Margo Smith, Victoria Dushku, Jo Hayes, Megan Banford
Subs: Quin Works (40 min. for Thompson)
Woman of the Match: Aislinn Smith
Silent Force: Catherine Sum
Saturday, April 11, 2015: Village Lions 65, Landsdowne 0
On a perfect spring day on Randall's Island, the Lions took on Lansdowne for a wildcard spot in the Empire GU playoffs. Seeing the success of their D3 brethren in an earlier win over Princeton, the Lions came out fired up and ready to go.
The Lions took control right from the start, with flyhalf Hubert Chan blocking a kick inside the Lansdowne 22, recovering the ball, and dotting it down for the try. That was three minutes into the match, and the Lions did not look back from there.
It took the Lions 10 minutes to really hit their stride, and in the 19th minute the boys in the black and white began to pour it on. Lock Pat Christy led the scoring barrage with a quick tap from the 5-meter line for a try in the 19th minute. From there, it was take me home, country roads, as they say at Christy's WVU.
Mean machine Joe Karlin added his own try in the 25th minute on a beautiful 70-meter run, followed by a Chan conversion, putting the Lions up 19-0. Following an excellent line break from Chris "20 meters" Wise, noted game recap author Alex Sheidler took a pop pass from Wise and ran in to add another score to the Lions' total. Chan converted, as one does when the ball is placed nice and centered, and the Lions went up 26-0.
In the 39th minute, Chan popped a nice chip over the top of Lansdowne defensive line. Enter the Flash. Man of the Match Pokey Mullarkey jetted down the sideline to outrun both this author and the Lansdowne wing to touch one down in the corner and put the Lions at 31-0.
Here enters 8-man and beard enthusiast Franco DeLisa. On the ensuing kickoff, Christy fielded the kick and dished to DeLisa. The 70-meter run that followed was only a sign of things to come. DeLisa score, Chan conversion; Lions 38, Lansdowne 0.
Add one more penalty kick in the 40th minute and the Lions lead at halftime, 41-0. The first half was marked by excellent offensive play from the Lions, capitalization of Lansdowne errors, and suffocating, well-executed defense.
In the second half, the Lions did not let off the gas. Norm Dillon decided to wait 10 minutes or so before inflicting some Texas-size punishment on Lansdowne with a great run, score, and conversion, making it 48-0 Lions at the 50-minute mark minute. DeLisa was not done yet, folks — tries in the 65th and 68th minutes marked his hatty and secured him a date with a chandelier later that evening. Marco Turi, fresh out of the sin bin following a questionable yellow card for delay of game, scored in the 80th and final minute to end the day. Final score: Lions 65, Lansdowne 0.
The Lions dominated from the jump of this one. Excellent offense, strong defense, and a beautiful day with a great group of supporters on hand propelled the Lions to victory. Securing the No. 8 seed in the Empire GU playoffs, the Lions now travel to Buffalo on April 18.
Tries: Hubert Chan (1), Pat Christy (1), Joe Karlin (1), Alex Sheidler (1), Patrick Mullarkey (1), Franco DeLisa (3), Norm Dillon (1), March Turi (1)
Penalty kicks: Hubert Chan (1)
Conversions: Hubert Chan (4), Norm Dillon (2)
Lineup (1-15): Chris Mullen, Marco Camacho, JJ Darling, Patrick Christy, Oliver Smith, Danny Shea, Joe Karlin, Franco DeLisa, Matt "Fuzzy" Mullen, Hubert Chan, Patrick "Pokey" Mullarkey, Chris Wise, Derry Herlihy, Norm Dillon, Alex Sheidler]]>
On April 11, the Village Lions Women, in partnership with Play Rugby USA, hosted girls from local communities for the second annual Women in Rugby Day on Randall's Island.
The event, launched in 2014, was created to foster the growth of women's rugby in New York and highlight the player pathway that now exists for girls thanks, in part, to the programs provided by Play Rugby USA. Young women in the city can begin their rugby careers as early as elementary school and have opportunities to stay engaged in the sport through middle and high school, college, and beyond.
That Saturday, the Leonas represented the last stop on that player pathway with enthusiasm and positivity as they encouraged the girls, ages 13 to 18, to participate in activities designed specifically for female rugby players. Participants played games, sharpened their skills, and met new friends, all working toward the goal of strengthening the women's rugby community.
Desiree Vodounon, a member of Village Lions RFC since 2012, said she participated because, "If I imagine myself at their age, I would be very excited to come to something like this."
The event featured four stations, including an interactive workshop on overcoming challenges from PowerPlay NYC, a fitness session by Wellness in the Schools, and a rugby skills session from Play Rugby USA. PowerPlay instills self-esteem and confidence in children of all ages through their participation in sports and play. Wellness in the Schools encourages healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness as a way of life for kids in public schools. Play Rugby USA works to develop youth through rugby.
Leonas second row Mallory Woods was a passionate leader during group activities. Woods noted: "I think it's important for these young girls to meet women who have been playing the sport as long as we have and see that it's possible to stay connected to the community long after high school. And it's a great opportunity for the Lions to give back and showcase the best aspects of women's rugby."
Woods, who has coordinated Women in Rugby Day since its launch, has seen the event grow, as more girls participated this year.
"Not only was today a fun time for the kids, but one for us all," said Shameena Khan, the Leonas team manager.
The Leonas return to the pitch on April 18 away at Doylestown.]]>
Hell Gate 7s – Be Part of the 2015 Tournament Committee
This year, Hell Gate 7s will be held on Randall's Island on Saturday, July 11.
In addition to the tournament returning to Randall's, it is again a part of the NRU Qualifier Series, as well as the Empire Series, which will make it one of our most attended tournaments to date.
That said, we are getting an early start on organizing this year, and we need people to assist our 2015 tournament director, G. Angela Corpus.
Check out the Ning post for committee roles, and leave a comment if you'd like to be involved.
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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Quincy High School Benefiting Autism Speaks [Audio]
Quincy High School students Krissy Hartley, Matt Bilgri and Raven Hurt are putting on a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with proceeds going to Autism Speaks.
Quincy High School students Krissy Hartley, Matt Bilgri and Raven Hurt are putting on a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with proceeds going to Autism Speaks.
Students from Quincy High School's leadership class are putting their best dribble forward to help out Autism Speaks.
Quincy High School's annual musical will take place this year from November 6 through 10 when the classic tale of 'Annie' hits the stage.
The 25th annual Teddy Bear Clinic was held on Sunday, October 6 at Quincy's Blessing Hospital. Youngsters from all over the area brought their favorite teddy bears, stuffed animals or dolls and went through the health stations set up by the student nurses of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing. Hundreds of kids with smiling faces made their way through the Blessing Hospital doors to the Clinic.
The St. Francis Fall Bazaar will be taking place on Saturday, November 2 at St. Francis School, 17th and College in Quincy.
Twenty-five years ago I took my 6-year-old daughter to the Peoria Zoo and as chance would have it one of the Peoria hospitals was holding a stuffed animal day at the Zoo. Little did I know 25 years later, the idea that I brought back to Quincy would still be flourishing. I came back to Quincy thinking that this needs to happen in our town, too. We didn't have a zoo in Quincy but we did have the Animal Park at the Illinois Veteran's Home. Armed with ideas during my drive back to Quincy, I went to work to make sure this took place in our town. I contacted Blessing Hospital and they set me up with a meeting with the right people and "The Teddy Bear Clinic" was born.
Children ages two to 10 and their favorite doll or stuffed toy, parents and grandparents are invited to attend Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing's 25th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Sunday, October 6, from Noon to 4 p.m.
A fundraising event for the 'Watch D.O.G.S. Dads' initiative will be held this Wednesday night in Hannibal.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center will partner with Leaps of Love, a non-profit organization based in Hannibal, Missouri to host a special event for Leaps of Love on Saturday, September 28 from 10am to 4pm
Kid's Club, an after school Christian based program for kids in kindergarten though 6th grade, starts October 8 in Golden, Illinois.


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ESPN broadcaster Trey Wingo takes us with him as he runs the 5K Fun Run at ESPN the Weekend in Orlando this past weekend. Look out for a special appearance from Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams.
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(UK) Cambridge Early Music Forthcoming Concerts
(CA) Tafelmusik Lottery: A chance to Win a Harley
(A new twist on fundraising. -- ed.)
A 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe and Gear package valued at $24,669.04.
(ES) November Book Listings from TRITÓ Edicions, S.L.: "Vocal Music: Music and Handbooks November 2011"
"El cant gregorià. Un model de música religiosa"
"Le Codex de Chypre (Torino, Biblioteca Universitaria J.II.9)"
(UK) 2012 Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music (18-26 May 2012)
(US) Boston Early Music Festival Concert: "La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers & La Couronne de Fleurs" (26, 27 nov 2011)
(BE) La Petite Bande Photo Albums on Facebook
(US) New from Harmonia Mundi: "George Frideric Handel 1685-1759 -- Agrippina"
"After his acclaimed explorations of such Handel operas as Giulio Cesare and Rinaldo, René Jacobs now tackles the first great operatic success of the 'caro Sassone' (Venice, 1710), the climax of his Italian period.
(US) Westfield International Fortepiano Competition Winners and Videos
Winners of the Westfield Fortepiano Competition of July 31, 2011 – August 6, 2011
First Prize ($7,500): Anthony Romaniuk (Australia)
Second Prize ($3,500): Mike Cheng-Yu Lee (New Zealand)
Third Prize ($2,500) (Given by Ms Percy Browning): Shin Hwang (USA)
Herbert J Carlin Audience Prize ($1,000): Mike Cheng-Yu Lee (New Zealand)
Honorable mention: Assen Boyadjiev (Bulgaria) and David Hyun-Su Kim (USA)
(CA) Arion Orchestre Baroque Concert: "Overtures for the Overture" (28-29-30 oct 2011) -- REVIEW La Presse
"Arion Baroque Orchestra opens its 31st season and enter the new room Bourgie this weekend with a program-Rameau Rebel entrusted to Christophe Rousset and given three times. Contrary to what is suggested in the advertisement, the renowned French harpsichordist appears only as a conductor. …"
(FR) La Capella de Ministrers - Carles Magraner: Canticum Nativitatis Domini (Tomás Luis de Victoria) (Concert: 30 nov 2011)
(FR) New CD from ensemble Syntagma: "ROSA E ORTICHA"
(US) Boston Early Music Festival Concert: "Apollo's Fire" (5 nov 2011)
Handel and Vivaldi: Fireworks
Jeannette Sorrell, Music Director
"Superstar countertenor Philippe Jaroussky returns to the Boston concert stage after his breathtaking performance in the BEMF 2011 centerpiece opera, Niobe, Regina di Tebe, in a concert with Apollo's Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra. …
(US) New at Oxford University Press: "Giving Voice to Love" (Judith A. Peraino) (Oct 2011)
Song and Self-Expression from the Troubadours to Guillaume de Machaut
Hardback, 384 pages
"Grafting musicology and literary studies together in an unprecedented manner, Giving Voice to Love: Song and Self-Expression from the Troubadours to Guillaume de Machaut investigates French and Occitan "courtly love" songs from the twelfth to fourteenth centuries and explores the paradoxical relationship of music and self-expression in the Middle Ages.
(CA) Nota Bene Baroque Concert: "Ten Years of Nota Bene: An Anniversary Celebration" -- Review
(US) Harmonia Early Music: "The Far Side Of The Veil" by Laura Osterlund (23 oct 2011)
(FR) Recently Released from Le Parlement de Musique: "Le Retour de la Paix" (CD, Release date: 13 oct 2011)
Le Parlement de Musique -- Martin Gester
Dorothy Leclair -- Soprano
"Shards and evocation of war - view from the Court, symphonies with trumpets, fifes and drums. Invocation of peace and followed by entertainment to the sound of bagpipes. Delights of the island of Delos, where Apollo's sits surrounded by muses, birds and happy shepherds.
(UK) Recently Available from DanceBooks: "Cornazano's 'Book on the Art of Dancing (reprinted)"
(US) Salon/Sanctuary Concerts: "From Ghetto to Palazzo"
Date: Sunday, November 20th, 4:00pm
Location: Congregation Shearith Israel, 8 West 70th Street (New York)
Tickets: email@example.com
Phone: (212) 866-0468
"Last season's concert of works by the Jewish-Italian composer Salamone Rossi, (c. 1570 – 1630), is back by popular demand, performed by members of the Clarion Society, Steven Fox, music director. The performance will feature both liturgical works in Hebrew composed for the synagogue and secular Italian madrigals composed for the Gonzaga court.
(CA) Concert CANCELLATION: A Drop in the Ocean
The concert, "A DROP IN THE OCEAN" that was to take place on October 28th, 2011 at 8 pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church has been CANCELLED due to illness.
For information on upcoming concerts, please visit www.ifuriosi.com
Soprano Gabrielle McLaughlin is joined by cellist Lynn Selwood and harpsichordist Lysiane Boulva in a recital devoted to tears. A partial repeat of Selwood and McLaughlin's recent recital in London, England.
Music of Sigismondo Di'India, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Vivaldi and more.
(NL) E.H. Fellowes, the Scholar and Performer Who "Found" the English Composer, John Dowland, and Rediscovered the Lute Song. Part 1 of 4
(UK)Winners Announced for the First NCEM Instrumental Composers Award
The winners of this prestigious new Instrumental Composers Award were announced at a special finalists' public concert on Tuesday 25 October at All Saints Church, North Street, York, where all seven shortlisted works were performed by Fretwork.
(IT) "tumaproductions" YouTube Channel
(US) Harmonia Early Music: "A Spotlight On Harry Christophers" by Laura Osterlund (10 oct 2011)
(CA) Website disruptions -- Admin
Our apologies for the disruptions to the website. We are updating the site behind the scene and had a short one-day disruption. There may be a few more disruptions in the upcoming week.
Many thanks for your patience.
Marc Paré
(US) News from (Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS) -- Four New Website Spinoffs
Editor's Tips
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categories. There are presently more than 2000 news
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appeared on the site.
"Web Links" are searched on the "Web Links" page of the site where you will find a search window dedicated to the more than 2700 Early Music weblinks.
Visit our "Calendar" page to view events sorted by regions and categories.
"Website font size" If you find the font too small, press the" Control " key down (Ctrl) and tap the " +" key till you find the font size more readable. Pressing the Ctrl key and tapping the" - " key will reduce the font size. To return to the default font size press the Control key down (Ctrl) and tap the"0" (zero) key. This should work for any modern browser such as Firefox; IE; Safari; etc.------------------------------
To activate your newsfeed, click on the newsfeed icon next to your browser's URL window (if the newsfeed icon is missing choose this link: EarlyMusicNews Feed and choose your setting for the feed. You will then be able to see any news additions to the site in your "Bookmarks" or "Favourites" toolbar without even visiting the site. If you find a particular item of interest, choose that item and you will be taken to the http://www.EarlyMusicNews.org site to read that particular article. Feeds for specific news categories are also available on the "News Categories" page. (ed.)


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Holderness School Edwards Art Gallery hosts 'Americans Who Tell The Truth'
HOLDERNESS — The Holderness School Edwards Art Gallery autumn show will feature selections from Robert Shetterly's award-winning portrait series "Americans Who Tell The Truth". The show opens on September 12th, and there will be an opening reception with the artist present on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 pm. There will be artist's talks on campus on September 26th.
The portraits, chosen by members of the Holderness community, showcase citizens who courageously address issues of social, environmental, and economic fairness. Among the portraits featured will be Edward Snowden, Woodie Guthrie, Rachel Carson, and Malcom X. By combining art and other media, "Americans Who Tell The Truth" offers resources to inspire a new generation of engaged Americans who will act for the common good, our communities, and the earth.
In hosting the show Holderness School hopes to foster civil, informative, and spirited discussion about the important issues of our time.
Shetterly's painting has tended toward the narrative and the surreal; for more than ten years he has been painting the series of portraits Americans Who Tell the Truth, sending the exhibit around the country since 2003. Venues have included everything from university museums and grade school libraries to sandwich shops, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City, and the Superior Court in San Francisco. To date, the exhibits have visited 26 states. In 2005, Dutton published a book of the portraits by the same name. In 2006, the book won the top award of the International Reading Association for Intermediate non-fiction.
The Edward Arts Gallery hosts three shows a year – two by nationally recognized artists who often come to campus to speak and host workshops with children – and a third featuring the works of Holderness students and alumni. The gallery, as a result of its longstanding relationship with the Pucker Gallery in Boston, often features world-class ceramicists and decorative arts practitioners.
Since 1990, Shetterly has been the President of the Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA), and a producer of the UMVA's Maine Masters Project, an on-going series of video documentaries about Maine artists. His awards and commendations include: the Maine People's Alliance Rising Tide award; a Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Southern Maine; a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellowship; and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Maine.
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Art Place Coombs opens August 23
WOLFEBORO — The Art Place of Wolfeboro New Hampshire will be featuring in an upcoming gallery show by guest artist Christine Knight Coombs beginning on Saturday, August 23. An Artist's Reception will be held on Friday, August 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Coombs paints representational watercolors of scenes that capture a pause in time. She talks about her work, "As an artist, my goal is to bring moments of beauty to the viewer, to provide a way for him or her to reconnect with their own emotional memories. My intention is for the viewer to feel the moment on that cold, clear day when the subjects pause to take in, with all of their senses, the surroundings and beauty of the world around them. Beauty, joys of relationship and inner serenity- these are the subjects I seek to express through my paintings." She continues, "the messages in my paintings may be simple or complex. Sometimes a message may appear to be the former, when truly it is the latter. The viewer decides the depth of his own experience. Although all of the elements of painting (such as form, composition, color and light) hold equal importance, it is light."
Barbara Gibbs, owner of The Art Place comments on Christine's use of light, "Christine's paintings seem to glow from within. In looking at the painting titled 'Late Afternoon Light," Barbara addresses the source of light that lands on the dogs while asleep on their bed. "I can sense the warmth of their fur, and the dogs recent stretch from sunning near the window's light."
In conclusion, Coombs says, "I wish to document in my paintings the beauty of the moment. Within that moment is a story. It may be a story that reminds the viewer of a well known or forgotten feeling or it may be a story that he or she may wish to escape into. For all who experience my paintings, I hope to provide inner nourishment, renewal and reconnection with the beauty within them and around them."
Art education began for Coombs at the age of six by taking lessons after school. She was trained by numerous private teachers, Rhode Island School of Design and Syracuse University School of Art. Her award winning work is part of many private, corporate and government collections including movie stars and well known figures of the business world. She has illustrated children's books, covers for national sporting magazines and catalogs, such as Down East Books. Coombs has been featured in a demonstration article and cover for the Artist Magazine. Christine has been featured in a demonstration article and cover for the artist magazine. Her work has been used for catalog covers such as Downeast Books.
The Gallery Show will continue through Saturday, September 13.
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'Cabaret' to close season for Little Church Theater
HOLDERNESS — On August 30 at 8 p.m. The Little Church Theater will present "Cabaret" as the final performance of the summer. Guests can bring their own bottle and see their favorite community performers sing, dance, tell stories, and act in a great variety show. Producer Christine Chiasson promises an interactive show with lots of audience participation to end the season.
"Cabaret" will feature music from all styles and eras, even a sing a-long piano bar. The special guest list includes Chloe Brisson and David Lockwood.
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Community School offering Farm Explorers program
SOUTH TAMWORTH — The Community School in South Tamworth is now enrolling for its Perkins Farm Explorers program. All programs run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in 10-week sessions and start the week of Tuesday, September 9.
Geared toward homeschooled children, teacher Heidi Fayle leads children ages 8-12 in dynamic, hands-on ecology/science; writing/stewardship; and American history courses. Ecology/science meets on Tuesdays, writing/stewardship on Wednesdays, and American history on Thursdays.
Participants can sign-up for one, two or three days. For more information about the program or to inquire about financial aid call 323-7000.
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May 1, 2014 Jazz musician Lauren Kinhan decided to go online to crowdsource the money for her newly released solo album.
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Welcome to WETA Special Events.
We invite you to join us throughout the year for a variety of exciting special appearances, get-togethers, and activities throughout the Washington area.
The World's most recognizable classical composition, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, provides a dramatic finale to the award-winning international violinist Sarah Chang's performance of Bruch on Saturday, July 11th.
This WETA TV 26 production explores the history, mission and daily operations of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 Americans. This revered place honors the dead and brings great meaning to the living.Learn more →
Live performances from some of today's finest chamber musicians, recorded in the acoustically superb Barns at Wolf Trap.Learn more →
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For anybody who cares, I'm starting the second week of a two week vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. So far I've taken the kids to all four of the Disney parks. (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM, Animal Kingdom) We are having a blast. Tomorrow I'm taking my oldest son, Will, to Kennedy Space Center.
I've been adding a few phone pictures from the trip to my moblog.
Just to add a bit of tech to this otherwise non-technical posting, here's a rundown of the technology that I'm carrying with me, what works and what doesn't:
I really haven't been spending much time on the computer at all. I read blogs via newsgator mobile on both the mobile phone and the Pocket PC. It's a great way to kill time while you're waiting in line.


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Association News
ASTM Committee is developing electrical steel standard.December 14, 2012
ASTM WK35463, Specification for Thin-Gauge Fully Processed Non-Oriented Electrical Steel, will govern class of very thin silicon-iron electrical steel not previously covered by any ASTM standard. Specifically, proposed standard will standardize existing material designations currently based on commercial trade names as well as give users and their customers confidence in new designs/innovations by offering standard material designation for consistent material properties. Read More
World of Asphalt and AGG1 to offer 90+ learning sessions.December 14, 2012
Attendees at co-located 2013 World of Asphalt Show and Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy and Expo can take advantage of more than 90 learning opportunities to explore industry innovations and best practices, with emphasis on practical, real-world information and strategies. Attendees will gain a more well-rounded knowledge of the technological, regulatory, safety and operational/management trends affecting their ability to run efficient and profitable businesses. Read More
Antec® Mumbai's Success leads to plans for second in India.December 14, 2012
ANTEC® Mumbai 2012 concluded on December 7, and its success and will be followed in December 2014 by second ANTEC in India. At ANTEC Mumbai 2012, over 450 delegates attended 178 original, peer-reviewed technical presentations across 7 parallel tracks over 2 days. "ANTEC Mumbai 2012 was the largest plastics technical conference ever held in India," commented SPE's global president Jim Griffing, who continued, "and we expect the next edition of ANTEC in India to be considerably larger." Read More
ANSI/NEMA Standard covers FEP insulated high-temperature wire.December 14, 2012
ANSI/NEMA HP 4-2012 covers specific requirements for fluorinated ethylene propylene insulated solid and stranded wire, designed for internal wiring of high reliability electrical and electronic equipment. Publication addresses 250 V (type KT), 600 V (type K), and 1,000 V (type KK) hook-up wire and permits continuous conductor temperature ratings of -65 to +200°C with silver-coated or nickel-coated conductors and -65 to +150°C with tin-coated conductors. Read More
SME announces call for speakers for 2013 RAPID event.December 13, 2012
SME announced its call for presentation abstracts for the RAPID Additive Manufacturing Solutions Conference and Exposition to be held June 10-13, 2013. Speakers are invited to present latest trends, advanced applications, and case studies in subject areas such as 3D imaging/printing, additive layer technologies, concept modeling, direct digital manufacturing, forensic anthropology, mold making, and reverse engineering. Deadline to submit abstracts is December 17, 2012. Read More
Construction Industry loses 20,000 jobs in November.December 13, 2012
According to employment report by U.S. Department of Labor, national construction industry unemployment rate was 12.2% in November, up from 11.4% the previous month. Nonresidential building construction sector lost 4,300 jobs, while residential building construction sector lost 6,800 jobs, and nonresidential specialty trade contractors lost 7,400 jobs. In contrast, residential specialty trade contractors added 3,200 jobs in November and have added 20,700 jobs compared to same time last year. Read More
ANSI EESCC seeks participants.December 13, 2012
ANSI has launched Energy Efficiency Standardization Coordination Collaborative, which will assess energy efficiency landscape and develop standardization roadmap and compendium, identifying gaps in existing standards, codes, and conformance programs, and working to adopt and implement new standards, codes, and conformance activities that will advance energy efficiency. ANSI encourages experts on energy efficiency-related issues and members of the greater standardization community to join EESCC. Read More
Portland, Oregon Flights to be cleaner and greener.December 13, 2012
According to FAA, pilots will start using NextGen technology and procedures that will enable aircraft to fly more efficient, environmentally friendly flights into Portland International Airport beginning next year. NextGen program uses RNAV approach procedures, which enable aircraft to fly safely on any desired flight path within coverage of ground- or space-based navigation aids. Aircraft approaching Portland can now power back sooner, saving fuel, making less noise, and emitting fewer pollutants. Read More
Fieldbus Foundation Announces latest specification updates.December 13, 2012
Updates to open, non-proprietary FOUNDATION™ fieldbus specifications help automate device replacement and enable backwards compatibility among different revisions of FOUNDATION devices used in plant automation systems. Specific updates include revised series of function block and transducer block profiles as well as requirements for H1 (31.25 kbit/s) device replacement that are part of Fieldbus Foundation's device registration process. Read More
NTSB recommends ignition interlocks for DWI offenders.December 13, 2012
In its study on wrong-way driving crashes, NTSB cited alcohol-impaired driving as the leading cause of these collisions and recommended that all first-offender alcohol-impaired drivers be required to have ignition interlocks installed on their vehicles. NTSB also endorsed continued development of a passive alcohol-detection technology, which would prevent alcohol-impaired individuals from operating vehicles by detecting alcohol in driver's system through breath- and touch-based sensors. Read More
Fieldbus Foundation 2013 General Assembly will be held in China.December 13, 2012
Fieldbus Foundation's 2013 General Assembly will be held March 12–15 in Shanghai, China. Open to Fieldbus Foundation members and non-members, event will be attended by FOUNDATION™ fieldbus suppliers, end users, and industry participants from around the world. Conference on March 14 will feature program focused on automation end users and provide overview of Fieldbus Foundation developments across globe. Fieldbus experts will expound upon latest initiatives in FOUNDATION technology. Read More
ASTM approves specification for constant air inflatable devices.December 13, 2012
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has approved ASTM F2729, Consumer Safety Specification for Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use, which covers devices intended for use by children ages 2-12. In addition to detailed general requirements, standard covers areas such as calibration, marking/labeling, and instructional literature. It also suggests that products include a label identifying conformance to ASTM F2729. Read More
Transatlantic Roundtable focuses on electric vehicle standards.December 13, 2012
Cooperation on eMobility standardization was the focus of discussion during Transatlantic Roundtable organized by European Committee for Standardization, European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, and ANSI, which took place in Brussels on November 28-29. Discussions concentrated on 4 key areas of electric vehicle standardization: coupler safety and interoperability; vehicle-to-grid communications; wireless charging; and safety of electric vehicle infrastructure and batteries. Read More
ISPE Announces 2012 Award Winners at annual global meeting.December 13, 2012
Recognizing contributions to ISPE and pharmaceutical industry, Nancy S. Berg, President and CEO bestowed honors upon 2012 award winners on behalf of ISPE Board of Directors. Award winners included: Charles P. Hoiberg of Pfizer; Joanne Barrick of Eli Lilly Company; Gert Moelgaard of NNE Pharmaplan; CGMP Conference Planning Committee and Young Professionals Committee; CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Alex Brindle, Steven Davy, PhD, David Tiffany, and Chris Watts; and Japan Affiliate. Read More
IEEC praises legislation's focus on industrial efficiency.December 13, 2012
Industrial Energy Efficiency Coalition praised House passage of H.R. 6582, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act. Bill directs Department of Energy to establish collaborative research and development partnerships with other programs to support use of innovative manufacturing processes and to support applied research for development, demonstration, and commercialization of new technologies and processes to improve industrial efficiency. Read More
Equipment Finance Sector to surpass $740 billion in 2013.December 12, 2012
According to U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study 2012–2013, U.S. businesses and government agencies will finance over $742 billion in equipment acquisitions in 2013. Study indicates equipment finance sector emerged from Great Recession with finance volumes at all-time high, resulting from equipment investment growth and interest rate environment. Volumes are expected to expand moderately over next 12–18 months as investment growth is constrained by domestic/international uncertainties. Read More
Annual Reports and Procedural Compliance Forms are due Jan 31.December 12, 2012
ANSI and its Procedures and Standards Administration department wish to remind all ANSI-Accredited U.S. Technical Advisory Group administrators to ISO that Procedural Compliance Form issued via email and 2012 TAG Annual Reports must be submitted no later than January 31, 2013, to ANSI PSA department. Failure to submit these required documents by deadline may jeopardize organization's status as an ANSI-Accredited U.S. TAG and TAG Administrator. Read More
IEC General Secretary addresses ANSI Board of Directors.December 12, 2012
On December 6 of 2012, Frans Vreeswijk, general secretary and CEO of IEC, noted increasing importance of standardization and conformity assessment in global marketplace. He also pointed out how standards still fail to appear on CEOs' radars. "Standards are a strategic instrument in competing for markets," he explained, "but leaders who do not have a technical background often fail to see how very critical standards and conformance are to their bottom line." Read More
NEMA publishes standard for uninsulated conductors.December 12, 2012
NEMA published ANSI/NEMA WC 67-2012 Standard for Uninsulated Conductors Used in Electrical and Electronic Applications, which covers variety of conductor types, including single end and stranded, coated/uncoated copper, coated copper alloy, coated copper-clad steel, aluminum, and thermocouple extension conductors. These conductors are used primarily in insulated wires for aerospace, electrical, electronic, and other high performance applications. Read More
EPA and DOE Fuel Economy Guide examines 2013 models.December 12, 2012
U.S. EPA and Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing 2013 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with clear, understandable information to help choose most fuel-efficient and low-greenhouse gas-emitting vehicles that meet their needs. While 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in various classes and sizes, this year is notable for growing availability of hybrids and increasing number of electric vehicles. Guide provides estimated annual fuel cost for each vehicle. Read More


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National Gallery of Victoria Celebrates NAIDOC Week 2014, 7/8-12
As part of NAIDOC Week 2014, the NGV will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with its first NGV Culture Camp for teens and a live(ly) performance by the SKIN Choir.
Held over four days, the NGV Culture Camp is a school holiday program which allows teens to explore Indigenous art, dance, theatre and music. Artists and performers have been selected to host workshops each day, providing participants the opportunity to meet and engage with them, as well as other like-minded teens.
The program will take the following structure:
Tues 8 Jul: Music - SKIN Choir
Wed 9 Jul: Visual Art - Jonathan Jones
Thu 10 Jul: Theatre - Melodie Reynolds-Diarra
Fri 11 Jul: Dance - Nikki Ashby
Then! On Saturday 12 July, join the SKIN Choir for a special NAIDOC Week performance as they share their perspective on what it means to be Indigenous in modern Australia, with songs about cultural identity and living with mainstream stereotyping.
Photo Credit: The SKIN Choir - Image courtesy Songlines Aboriginal Music
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The Waconia volleyball team went into the year with a tough road ahead of them, but they battled all season, finishing with a 17-13 record. "We knew it was the toughest schedule we had," said coach Jim Lee. With many tough, ranked opponents on the schedule, the Wildcats fought through adversity,...Read More
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The Waconia volleyball team opened up the Section 2AAA tournament with a 3-0 home victory over Mankato East on Oct. 22, but lost 3-0 on the road in the second round to a strong Delano team on Oct. 24. The loss ended the season for the Wildcats, who finished X-X overall on the year. A [...]...Read More
The Waconia volleyball team ended its season with a win at Hutchinson on Oct. 13, defeating the conference foe 3-1. The Wildcats fought their way through a closely-contested match, defeating a unique obstacle in their way. "Very well-played match from both teams," said coach Jim Lee. "Our team...Read More
The Waconia volleyball team continued to pound away at its schedule, playing seven matches in five days. The Wildcats went 2-5 during this busy stretch, leaving them with a 15-12 record with only one match remaining in the regular season. Waconia vs. Wayzata Waconia started the week with a home loss...Read More
Waconia native Kara Pioske recently captured her fifth consecutive national championship with the Concordia University volleyball team. Pioske, a 2009 graduate of WHS, has been a member of the team for five years and helped add five national championships. The Golden Bears now have seven consecutive...Read More
As a freshman at the University of North Dakota, Anna Pioske is making waves on the Division I volleyball team. A 2013 graduate of Waconia High School, Pioske helped the UND team to capture its first ever Big Sky Conference title with a 17-3 record. The team was 22-11 overall this season. Pioske pla...Read More


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The year was 1996. A friend of mine had created a Web site to track bond prices in real time. He had just sold his first ad. "Can you click on it?" he asked me. "Every time you do, I make five cents." At the time, like the Internet itself, the problem he jokingly referred to was in its infancy. But that's no longer the case. As our media consumption has shifted online, the incentives to commit ad fraud have grown. And the Shakespearean irony is that the very thing that makes the Internet seem so compelling for advertisers -- the promise of attribution, of measurability, of precision -- is exactly the thing that makes it prone to exploitation.
- Is The Sharing Economy Terrible For Sellers? in
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Technology is awesome. No, seriously: awe-some, as in, I am continually in awe of what is possible. In moments, you can create your own versions of famous movie intros. For $5, you can hire someone to paint your logo on their body. You can contribute toward a campaign to make a woman's "relentlessly gay yard more relentless, gayer." We live in truly magical times. These three examples are quirky, edge-case examples of a major, mostly wonderful shift in our approach to transactions and exchange, a shift exemplified by phrases like, "sharing economy" and "enabling platforms." Suddenly, we aren't dependent on one giant company owning all the product. Instead, we're dependent on one giant company owning the technology to connect buyers with sellers.
- And The Hypocrisy Tony Goes To... Apple's Tim Cook in
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The 68th annual Tony Awards, established to celebrate excellence in the theater, took place on June 7, and were a roaring success. "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" took home five awards, including best play and best male lead. "Fun Home" took home another five. But there was one performance that didn't receive anywhere near the honor and prestige it should have: Tim Cook's speech, just a few days earlier, slamming Google and Facebook for not respecting your privacy nearly enough.
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Pssst... Wanna buy some art? It's awesome, I swear. For the low, low price of just $90,000, you can go to this website, pick the image you like, and I'll blow it up and mount it for you. It's not my website, but that doesn't matter. I also didn't take the pictures -- but that doesn't matter either. Apparently, the real value is created by blowing up the images, printing them, and mounting them. That's why I don't have to share a penny with the website, the original photographer, or the model.
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As ads become more and more ubiquitous, and as advertisers become more and more sophisticated in the use of technology and big data to cut through the clutter, everyone is forced to continue upping their game in order to compete. Against this backdrop emerges Reveelz: an Israeli company that has figured out a way to identify your home address -- and whether you're there -- simply by having you opt into a Web or mobile offer.
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Well of course they're "winning," if you call Q1 revenue of over $3.5 billion and nearly a billion daily active users "winning." But I'm talking about winning, about sitting at the poker table with a huge pile of chips in front of you, opposite some dude who's got a huge pile of chips in front of him, and you're holding some kind of good hand, a full house or straight flush maybe, and you decide to go all in. The dude across Facebook's table is Google, of course, and three things are making me wonder where the spoils will go.
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On the face of it, yesterday's announcement by the Better Business Bureau that Etsy, Imgur, TWiT.tv, and 247 Sports will increase the level of data collection transparency is a win. On every page where third parties collect data for use in behavioral targeting, these companies will also display a "clear, meaningful and prominent link" explaining more and allowing users to opt out. On the face of it, yesterday's announcement by the Better Business Bureau that Etsy, Imgur, TWiT.tv, and 247 Sports will increase the level of data collection transparency is a win. On every page where third parties collect data for use in behavioral targeting, these companies will also display a "clear, meaningful and prominent link" explaining more and allowing users to opt out.
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Remember Chris Hadfield? Of course you do. The Canadian astronaut's rendition of "Major Tom" has been viewed over 25 million times. But today I'm more interested in his TED talk: "What I learned from going blind in space."
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If education and healthcare and work are all accessible via a smartphone, don't we need to make them, along with the attendant access to electricity and the Internet, available to everyone in the world? What if access to the Internet means the difference between life and death?
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Great news! Internet ad revenues surged yet again in 2014, reaching nearly $50 billion dollars in the United States. This, according to a new report from IAB, represents a 16% increase over the previous year; compared to 20 years ago it's an increase of... well, infinity.
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What a giant tease! I assume next week you're going to educate us about Information Foraging Theory?
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LOL! Well done. You had me until, "We're all going to die."
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Bob Garfield, I fucking love your work. You may have lost, but you've won me.
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Thanks, Paula! Back at you, and thanks for all your great comments this year.
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Thanks for this, Gord! Love it. So often the important thing is not the thing we think we're dealing with. The axe is not about the axe; it is about everything surrounding the axe. Don't look at my finger; look at the moon!
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Thanks, guys! Really appreciate your kind comments :)
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Not sure I agree with your math, Pete! The likelihood of me winning the contest and the likelihood of me writing the next Star Wars is about the same -- but one takes a few minutes of effort and the other takes years :)
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The market value of topaz varies greatly, ranging from approximately $8 to $749 per carat as of September 2014. Its worth is determined by a number of factors such as weight, color, clarity, cut and shape. A gemologist must appraise the gem to provide an exact estimate.Know More
Topaz is found in over 21 colors, including varying hues of yellow, orange, blue and pink. The clarity of topaz heavily influences its value; over 10 clarity values exist to determine its worth. As of September 2014, the gem is most valuable in 30 carats of light reddish purple, worth approximately $1,393.06. The least valuable incarnation of topaz is 1 carat of colorless topaz, worth $7.77.Learn more about Geology
Mystic fire topaz is a comparatively recent development in treated topaz that first appeared sometime around 1998. The coloration of the stone does not occur naturally but through a process in which very thin layers of titanium are applied to clear topaz. The result is a rainbow stone featuring very deep greens and purples.Full Answer >
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The Nationals and Braves were locked in a 1-1 pitcher's duel through nine innings, but Ian Desmond broke through with a game-winner in the 11th.
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