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NPS 2013: Official Update Thread
March 04, 2013, 03:29:35 AM »
Folks, this is the thread where you can check in for updates for the 2013 National Poetry Slam. Whenever I've got quick news, I'll try to post it here first. However, you can always catch this same info even faster at
, or at any of the ways to reach us listed in this thread:
Simone Beaubien
Host City Director, NPS 2013
Anyway, here is the awesome news you have all been asking for: we are excited to announce the official dates for NPS 2013! National Poetry Slam teams will be traveling to Boston for:
Tuesday, August 13
Saturday, August 17
I personally recommend planning your arrival for
Monday, August 12
so you can register at your leisure and enjoy our opening night festivities.
We do realize that these dates are a little later than NPS typically occurs; some folks will be glad to hear that we start up the week after Brave New Voices, while others might be disappointed that the show starts so close to the school year. Although we did our best to consider both these concerns, our decision was ultimately made by when we were able to secure a Finals venue. (That's our next cool announcement, by the way.)
Feel free to spread the word! Thanks to everyone for patiently waiting for these to be announced.
Simone Beaubien
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Re: NPS 2013: Official Update Thread
Reply #1 on:
April 01, 2013, 09:53:30 AM »
More news about NPS today! Today is our deadline to announce the age limit for NPS 2013, and I am pleased to say...
NPS 2013 will be 18+ for all registered competitors.
That means that we have enough prelim venues that allow 18+ performers to permit our tournament to include all competitors who are 18 years or older by Tuesday, August 13! Hooray!
However, we will still have some 21+ preliminary competition venues. That means that
SlamMasters must make sure all under-21 members of their team are registered with PSI before July 1
, or you could be placed in a 21+ venue. Boston will NOT permit underage persons in 21+ venues, so please make sure PSI has acknowledged that you need an 18+ venue by July 1 at the very very latest... We will not be able to make exceptions or changes once you get to NPS.
Please also be advised that this means that some of our events (mostly late-night shows) will be 21+. Just like NPS 2011 in Boston, we have a goal to provide an 18+ or all-ages show in every time slot, including late-night, but some of our local venues are firm about age limits. We are working hard to provide options for everyone at all hours so we can all enjoy the full NPS experience!
Lastly, you may have questions about under-18 poets. NPS is always an adult event and so NPS 2013 will not permit any competitors who are under 18. However, we will have many all-ages day events and are working to have at least one all-ages competition event every night (Finals will definitely be all ages!), so under-18 audience will still be able to see some of the National Poetry Slam in Boston this August.
Thanks for everyone's patience on this. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to check out our website or drop me a line! You can get to me in a private message on these forums, or any of the ways linked here in our Getting In Touch thread:
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Simone Beaubien
Host City Director, NPS 2013
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Re: NPS 2013: Official Update Thread
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April 16, 2013, 10:39:46 PM »
Hello, poets:
This is just a quick note to let all of you know that we are okay and hanging tough in Boston. The explosions on Monday at the Boston Marathon have made it a tragic and difficult week, but we can at least let you know that our community remains whole, if shaken.
Thank you to all of you who have reached out to contact us and offer your support and concern.
In light of the stress of Monday's events, I have elected to set aside about a week for the NPS staff to recover.
All of the usual channels of communication (
, the nationalpoetryslam Facebook page, @nationalslam on Twitter) are open and I encourage you to keep Tweeting us the results of your team selection slams, emailing us your local press about your NPS team, or spreading the word about our Facebook page! However, if you have a question or concern, it might just be a few extra days until we get back to you.
Normal operations will resume on Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. EST.
As the national news will surely tell you, the cities of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville (all destinations for NPS) are in the process of healing and also conducting police investigations to establish motive and culprit. At this early date, we do not anticipate this affecting our bid in any way, nor the overall structure of our tournament in August, or transportation options to and around NPS 2013. However, it may mean
it will be a little longer before we are able to announce a complete list of venues for the event.
It will also almost certainly mean that
it will be vital for you to have a photo ID, preferably government-issued, to access all venues easily at NPS 2013
: I know that this can be a distasteful requirement for anyone who values personal privacy, but I also know that having an ID always makes travel and venue access more smooth. With four months to plan, I hope you will consider thinking ahead to have this important item for your trip to Boston.
Some folks have contacted me to ask what they can do to help the poetry community here in Boston. We are grateful to all of you who have kept us in your hearts, and that is really all we ask. If you want to go the extra mile, then
we'd love for you to help keep the news about NPS 2013 positive, excited, and buzzing
. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me at
Now, even more than ever, we are thrilled to be welcoming the joyful, caring, hard-partying slam family to our resilient little city. Once again, our thanks go out to everyone... Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Simone Beaubien
Host City Director, NPS 2013
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Re: NPS 2013: Official Update Thread
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April 25, 2013, 11:49:07 AM »
Hey, folks:
Just wanted to let you know that I posted a fresh blog on the NPS website today. A lot of folks have been asking how to help the Boston community after the events at the Marathon, so this answers those questions... As well as hopefully lays to rest any concerns about NPS 2013. Can't wait to see everyone there!
Blog post below, or you can find it here, with all the links intact:
Dear friends of the Boston and National Poetry Slam communities:
April 24, 2013
As you are no doubt aware, it has been an extreme and trying week for all of us here in the greater Boston area. Although I am relieved to say that our immediate community remains unbroken, the bombings at the Boston Marathon have left all of us shaken, unnerved, and struggling to regain our sense of security here in the city. Although we frequently talk about how best to make our slam space safe from negative speech, it is rare that we are given cause to worry for our physical safety. We are grateful to have survived this tragedy, and to be given the opportunity for perspective and growth as we move to return to our daily lives.
I am also very grateful to have this platform from which to thank everyone who reached out to support your fellow poetry community here in Boston. I know that we are experiencing only a fraction of the compassion and good wishes that have been directed the citys way, and the kindness of our slam family has been tremendous. Thank you so much for your emails, texts, calls, Facebook posts, tweets, and positive energy.
Many folks have contacted to ask us how they can help the survivors and their families. As in any managed disaster, the most flexible and efficient donation you can give is cash: we recommend donations to The One Fund, a non-profit founded by the Massachusetts governor and Boston mayor specifically to reach those affected by the bombing. The Huffington Post has also gathered a selection of ways to donate directly to some of the families who have experienced loss. In addition, you can donate blood on a local level any time to help the many people who are in need each day; even if you are deferred from donation, you can consider hosting a blood drive for others to donate.
Some folks have also asked how they can help our poetry community during this difficult time. We deeply appreciate your continued support and good wishes, and ask only that you keep us in your hearts when spreading positive thoughts about the upcoming National Poetry Slam in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.
Which leads us to the next concern to address: yes, the show will go on in Boston this August! After Governor Patricks assertion that Next years Marathon will be even bigger and better, we are confident that the city will support our efforts to bring the National Poetry Slam back to Boston. As a long-time arts organizer and working artist, I strongly believe in arts ability to heal, not only with stories of survival and empathy, but also through continuing to create and share and, yes, entertain even in difficult times.
Our entire community offers our thanks to you for helping us heal, move forward, and continue to make art. I look forward to welcoming each and every one of you at the 2013 National Poetry Slam this summer.
Simone Beaubien
Host City Director, 2013 National Poetry Slam
SlamMaster, Boston Poetry Slam
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Re: NPS 2013: Official Update Thread
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May 03, 2013, 05:22:52 PM »
Poets and friends and friends of poets!
At long last, we are able to announce the official NPS 2013 hotel! Thank you so much to all of you for your patience in waiting for this. You may make your reservations any time here:
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-1234 or 800-228-9000:
mention that you are with the poetry slam
To reserve a room directly online, click here:
I recommend making your reservations as early as possible.
You do not have to put any money down to reserve a room and cancellation fees only apply if you fail to call to cancel ahead of time.
Our rate will only be honored until July 29
, so there's really no reason not to reserve as early as you can... Remember that the Boston NPS 2011 hotel block SOLD OUT before July 4 and we lucked out in finding a backup hotel that year! Please, please, PLEASE book your hotel room(s) as soon as you have a chance to do so.
As discussed here and at SlamMasters, the hotel is more expensive than in 2011, and likely more expensive than many of us are accustomed to. I do want to assure you that our Event Coordinator worked extremely hard to get us a rate of $159/night for single or double occupancy, which is excellent for the Boston area and for a hotel of this quality. Triple or quadruple occupancy was quoted to us as costing $174/night, but as of this writing (May 3), that link quotes higher occupancy at the lower rate. SlamMasters may see this thread for more information:
Some of you may recall this hotel from your stay in 2011, as this was the back-up hotel. It is located slightly further from our venue base (just under 1 mile from the closest venue, and two more blocks to the subway) than the primary hotel in 2011. The hotel does have two van shuttles that it cannot dedicate solely to us, but has offered to keep on a tight schedule during bout times in order to get everyone to a nearby subway station for easy transport to venues.
you probably want to know what good stuff you are getting
for the high price of this hotel. I can tell you that negotiations have brought us the following cool perquisites: free Wi-Fi, reduced parking for those who have road-tripped to Boston ($15/night instead of $32/night), and a 24-hour meeting space that we plan to dedicate to use as a poets' room!
The hotel also has a courtyard that is open to smoking, a gym, and a pool. The entrance of the hotel is located only steps from the Charles River and its accompanying walking/running path, and there is a small food store (Trader Joe's) and coffee (Starbucks) 0.5 miles down the street along the river.
Overall, I am very happy with the accommodations; the price is higher than we hoped, but much lower than you will find elsewhere in Boston. When you come to Boston to enjoy your stay, please
don't forget to high-five your President, Henry Sampson
, for all of his hard work in securing us this primo space.
Can't wait to see everyone soon. Now that the hotel is settled, I'm looking forward to updating you guys about venues in the coming month. Hooray!
Simone Beaubien
Host City Director, NPS 2013
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Re: NPS 2013: Official Update Thread
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May 28, 2013, 08:14:52 PM »
More official news, poets! We are on a roll!
First of all: a reminder that
registration for NPS closes on June 1
. That means that you have just a few more days to get your registration in and paid! If you haven't done it (or if you aren't sure if your SlamMaster has done it...), now is definitely the time. There are more details and info, posted by Executive Director Karrie Waarala, available over at the PSI section of this forum here:
Next in line:
a tentative side events list has been announced
! That means some of our Day Events and Late-Night Events (including the much-missed affinity readings) appear on our blog:
. If you don't see your favorite event, don't panic: it's early enough for you to speak up and make it happen! Check out the post there and drop a line to our side events coordinator, Adam Stone, at
if you've got any questions or ideas.
And finally, but perhaps most importantly:
registration and orientation times for NPS 2013 are now official
! If you are on a team competing at NPS, remember that you MUST attend orientation AS A TEAM in order to compete! Any poet who doesn't attend orientation won't be permitted stage time at the NPS bouts, so be super-sure that you arrive in time for one of the following orientation times:
We'll get this info up in the SlamMasters' forum and on the website this week, but, in the meantime, don't be shy about spreading this info around to make sure everyone you know arrives on time to kick off NPS 2013 right.
NPS is coming so soon! Can't wait to see everyone there!
Simone Beaubien
SlamMaster, Boston Poetry Slam
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If you told me before Game Two that Denver would hold EB to 19 points, Cassell would go 4-15 from the field, the Nugs would take 37 free throw attempts to the Clippers 25...and that the Clippers would lead by double digits from the 5:43 mark of the first quarter onward, I would've asked for some of whatever you were smoking.
Tomorrow - the first quarter possession by possession.
Some early thoughts:
Tomorrow - the first quarter possession by possession.
Some early thoughts:
- I'm a shameless pimp for Quinton Ross, but the guy is a defensive genius. Did you see the third Denver possession of the evening? Elson set a high screen for 'Melo. Ross not only recovered but he was able to move fast enough to force 'Melo baseline and into to the teeth of our interior defense. The prior possession, Ross forced 'Melo into an awful off-balance 18-footer that barely nicked the rim. On the fourth possession, he blocked Miller's driving layup attempt. The one after that? He drew a charge - a frustrated push off - on 'Melo. When Q can fulfill that doesn't-need-the-ball-but-can-hit-an-open-16-footer role, he's indispensable.
The Clippers are a better team when Quinton Ross is on the court. It's that simple.
- Maggette played a much crisper game - and a lot more active off-the-ball. He also seems to play better with Elton on the floor (but that would probably be true of my game, too, and I haven't picked up a Spalding since the Clinton Administration). When I'm frustrated with Maggette's game, it's because he doesn't recognize that he's the best athlete on the floor. And that means that he can make like Rip Hamilton and run his guy ragged, creating a ridiculous amount of space for himself. Why settle for fade-away jumpers when the defense will offer you so much more if you'll just do a little work off the ball?
- I want to look at some more of the game on Tivo, but from the seats it looked like Elton passed the ball well tonight. He recorded only two assists, but seemed to make quality decisions in the double-team - something he's had trouble doing in the past, particularly against larger defenders. 14 field goal attempts, 5 free throw attempts, 5 offensive rebounds and only 1 turnover. To get as many touches as EB got and rack up only a single turnover is solid.
Elton Brand, Professional Basketball Player.
- The Clippers got away with another shoddy night on the glass. Denver gathered 16 offensive boards. And even though they missed 52 field goals - 52 field goals(!) - the Nuggets outrebounded the Clippers 49-44. This is the kind of thing that can be swept under the rug at home, but will kill a team on the road. If Dunleavy needs to plug this hole in Denver, then it's conceivable that Singleton could get some minutes -- though Corey has been a rebounding fiend in both games, the one thing he's been doing unequivocally well.
- If I were a Denver fan, the play of Reggie Evans would make me feel a wee bit better if Kenyon Martin is out. I still think the Nugs are screwed if K-Mart can't go, but Evans dogged Elton all night in the post and, if given the responsibility, could make EB work a little in Denver. What would concern me is Karl's preference of Boykins over Greg Buckner - though I recognize that his sharpshooting tonight was somewhat of an aberration. But doesn't Karl realize that no matter how hard he might try to amp up the tempo, his team is going to be forced in some form and function to operate in the half court? Doesn't he know that Buckner is the guy he wants out there with Miller to do that? The threes are just a bonus.
- There's nothing more mortifying than enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow fans at the game then having the wave break out. John insisted that it cost Vlad a second free throw. I just think it's beneath NBA fans, much less Angelenos. Shit, people, show a little pride - if not for your community, then for the gene pool.


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Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. It affects all age groups, though kids tend to get it more often than adults.
In the United States, flu season runs from October to May, with most cases occurring between late December and early March.
The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms usually are more severe than the typical sneezing and stuffiness of a cold.
Symptoms, which usually begin about 2 days after exposure to the virus, can include:
Infants with the flu also may seem fussy all of a sudden or just "not look right."
After 5 days, fever and other symptoms have usually disappeared, but a cough and weakness may continue.
All symptoms are usually gone within a week or two. However, it's important to treat the flu seriously because it can lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening complications, particularly in infants, senior citizens, and people with long-term health problems.
The flu is contagious, spread by virus-infected droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air. People who are infected are contagious from a day before they feel sick until their symptoms have ended (about 1 week for adults, but this can be longer for young kids).
The flu usually occurs in small outbreaks, but epidemics — when the illness spreads rapidly and affects many people in an area at the same time — tend to occur every few years. Epidemics often peak within 2 or 3 weeks after the first cases occur.
When an epidemic spreads worldwide, it's called a pandemic. The most recent flu pandemic occurred in 2009-2010, with the H1N1 ("swine") flu.
Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months old and older. It's usually offered between September and mid-November, but may be given at other times of the year.
The vaccine prevents against infection from the flu viruses that researchers predict will be most common in the upcoming year. While the vaccine doesn't completely guarantee against getting sick, someone who's been vaccinated and still gets the flu will have fewer and milder symptoms.
Flu vaccines are available as a shot or nasal mist:
People who got the vaccine one year aren't protected from getting the flu the next because the protection wears off and flu viruses constantly change. That's why the vaccine is updated each year to include the most current strains of the virus.
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The seasonal flu vaccine becomes available each fall. It is given in places like hospitals, clinics, community centers, pharmacies, doctor's offices, and schools. Many kids receive the flu vaccine at school.
Kids under 9 years old who are getting the flu shot for the first time will receive two separate shots at least a month apart. Those under 9 who have received the flu vaccine before still might need two doses if they did not receive at least two vaccines since July 2010, or if the number of shots they've received since July 2010 is unknown. This is to ensure that all children are vaccinated against the H1N1 flu strain that surfaced in 2009. Kids older than 9 years old only need one dose of the vaccine.
It can take about 2 weeks after the shot for the body to build up protection to the flu. Getting the shot before the flu season is in full force gives the body a chance to build up immunity to, or protection from, the virus. Although you can get a flu shot well into flu season, it's best to try to get it earlier rather than later. However, even as late as January there are still a few months left in the flu season, so it's still a good idea to get protection.
If you are traveling outside the country, be sure to check with your doctor because the flu season may be different in other countries. If you are traveling to a place with flu activity, make sure you are vaccinated at least 2 weeks before travel.
While very few people get side effects from the seasonal flu vaccine, those who do may have soreness or swelling at the site of the injection or mild side effects, such as headache or low-grade fever.
Some people who get the nasal spray vaccine also may develop mild flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, headache, vomiting, muscle aches, and fever.
Although these side effects might last for a day or so, flu viruses can potentially sicken someone for weeks and cause health problems that could require hospitalization, especially in young children or people with chronic diseases. As a result, doctors believe that the benefits of getting the flu vaccine outweigh any potential risks.
Although flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months or older, in times when the vaccine is in short supply, certain people need it more than others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) often will recommend that certain high-risk groups be given priority when flu shot supplies are limited. Call your doctor or local public health department about vaccine availability in your area.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the CDC recommend that certain high-risk groups — and those in close contact with them — be given priority for receiving the flu shot in times of shortage:
Certain circumstances might prevent a person from getting the flu shot. If your child falls into any of the groups below, talk to your doctor to see if a flu shot is recommended:
In the past, it was recommended that anyone with an egg allergy talk to a doctor about whether receiving the flu vaccine was safe because it is grown inside eggs. But health experts now say that the amount of egg allergen in the vaccine is so tiny that it (but not the nasal mist) is safe even for kids with a severe egg allergy. This is especially important during a severe flu season, such as the current one, which started earlier and has been much worse than in years past.
Still, a child with an egg allergy should get the flu shot in a doctor's office, not at a supermarket, drugstore, or other venue. And if the allergy is severe, it might need to be given in an allergist's office.
If your child is sick and has a fever, talk to your doctor about rescheduling the flu shot.
There's no guaranteed way — including being vaccinated — to prevent anyone from getting the flu. Avoiding large crowds can help, but it's often impossible to keep kids cooped up.
Here are some practical ways to help prevent the spread of the flu:
Cases of the flu rarely require specific medical treatment. But some kids with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, and HIV) or children under 2 years old might become sicker with the flu and may have a greater risk of complications. Some kids with the flu need to be hospitalized.
For a severely ill child or one with other special circumstances, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine that can decrease the duration of illness by 1-2 days and prevent potential complications of the flu. This medicine can only be helpful if it's given within 48 hours of the onset of the flu. Most healthy people who get the flu do not need to take an antiviral medication. If an antiviral medication is prescribed, be sure to discuss any possible side effects with your doctor.
These at-home tips can help most otherwise healthy kids cope with the flu. Have them:
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Call the doctor if your child:
For the most part, though, the flu is usually gone in a week or two with a little rest and tender loving care.
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i am 21 years old and a graduating college student...i meet a friend, he become my best friend. i felt something peculiar the way we treat each other and i just felt-off that i'm in love with him and at the same time i discovered that i'm a gay. at first i can't accept it because they say being gay is sin and i don't want to go hell. i did confess everything to him and he replied "yuck' hehehehe.. i guess he is hiding something. ...but i understand him that way because both of our parents are strict. and here in our country gays are not totally accepted.Read more
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The final price tag of the Bassmaster Elite Tournament often referred to as the Super Bowl of fishing is $233,000. Organizers initially estimated about $150,000 would be needed to hold the tournament.
There are expenses that we didnt anticipate, William Dashnaw, committee member, said. Weve never done anything like this before. Its costing a little more than anticipated. As long as we keep fundraising right up until the event, we should be able to reach our $233,000 goal.
Fundraising ends the Sunday before the tournament, which is scheduled from Aug. 8 to 11.
Earlier this week, the organizing committee received a big push, $75,000 worth, from the St. Lawrence County Legislature.
We have the $75,000 from the county, which is much more than we were hoping for, Mayor Janet M. Otto-Cassada said. The county saw the benefit of this tournament and what the committee is trying to do, and we appreciate their foresight.
The village has received community support from nearly 50 north country businesses, which perhaps have the most to gain from the tournament.
We have had an enormous amount of private and corporate support from every angle of the county, Mrs. Otto-Cassada said.
Organizers are still selling tickets for their $30,000 raffle. Approximately $15,000 in prize money will go to the winner; while $15,000 will benefit the tournament. Only 3,000 tickets have been printed.
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Cape Verde, only slightly larger than Rhode Island, is an archipelago in the Atlantic 385 mi (500 km) west of Senegal.
The islands are divided into two groups: Barlavento in the north, composed of Santo Antão (291 sq mi; 754 sq km), Boa Vista (240 sq mi; 622 sq km), São Nicolau (132 sq mi; 342 sq km), São Vicente (88 sq mi; 246 sq km), Sal (83 sq mi; 298 sq km), and Santa Luzia (13 sq mi; 34 sq km); and Sotavento in the south, consisting of São Tiago (383 sq mi; 992 sq km), Fogo (184 sq mi; 477 sq km), Maio (103 sq mi; 267 sq km), and Brava (25 sq mi; 65 sq km). The islands are mostly mountainous, with the land deeply scarred by erosion. There is an active volcano on Fogo.
Uninhabited on their discovery in 1456, the Cape Verde islands became part of the Portuguese empire in 1495. A majority of today's inhabitants are of mixed Portuguese and African ancestry.
Positioned on the great trade routes between Africa, Europe, and the New World, the islands became a prosperous center for the slave trade but suffered economic decline after the slave trade was abolished in 1876. In the 20th century, Cape Verde served as a shipping port.
In 1951, Cape Verde's status changed from a Portuguese colony to an overseas province, and in 1961 the inhabitants became full Portuguese citizens. An independence movement led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau (another former Portuguese colony) and Cape Verde (PAIGC) was founded in 1956. Following the 1974 coup in Portugal, after which Portugal began abandoning its colonial empire, the islands became independent (July 5, 1975).
On Jan. 13, 1991, the first multiparty elections since independence resulted in the ruling African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) losing its majority to the Movement for Democracy Party (MPD). The MPD candidate, Antonio Monteiro, won the subsequent presidential election, and was easily reelected in 1996. In 2001, Pedro Pires became president.
Efforts at Modernization
In an effort to take advantage of its proximity to cross-Atlantic sea and air lanes, the government has embarked on a major expansion of its port and airport capacities. It is also modernizing its fish processing industry. These projects are being partly paid for by the EU and the World Bank, making Cape Verde one of the largest per-capita aid recipients in the world. Disenchantment with the government's privatization program, continued high unemployment, and widespread poverty helped defeat the MPD in elections held in Jan. 2001. The PAICV swept back into power and José Maria Neves became prime minister. In 2006, incumbent Pedro Pires was reelected president.
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In 2011, Jorge Carlos Fonseca was elected president. A member of the Movement for Democracy party, Fonseca won the election in the second round, defeating Manuel Sousa. Fonseca became the fourth president since Cape Verde's independence.
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5/13 UPDATE: Women's Murder Club Has Been Cancelled
April 30, 2008 Update: with lackluster performance in a new time slot following Dancing With the Stars, WMC seems to be trending towards "cancel". The original "renew by the slightest of margins" verdict reached last December now looks even slimmer. This may be one show that actually has a shot at performing better on Friday night. Here's the original post:
ABC's Women's Murder Club, Friday 9PM Eastern, has got both Angie Harmon and a San Francisco location [personal bias!] But it's been consigned to Friday nights, often thought of as a primetime Death Zone.
Even with that handicap it has pulled some respectable average viewer numbers, and so we ask: Renew or Cancel?
Women's Murder Club Ratings among New ABC Shows, All New Shows
|Viewer Rank among New ABC shows
|Viewer Rank among all new shows
|#2 of 7
|#2 of 24
|#4 of 8
|#4 of 24
|#4 of 8
|#4 of 24
|#3 of 6
|#3 of 22
|#2 of 5
|#2 of 22
|#3 of 7
|#3 of 22
|#3 of 6
|#4 of 22
|not aired
|not aired
|#2 of 6
|#2 of 19
Within a very strong ABC new show line up, Women's Murder Club ratings have been between second and fourth for both ABC new shows and all new shows in general.
Women's Murder Club ratings rankings are even more impressive considering its position on Friday, a relatively light viewer night overall.
How is it doing against its competition on Friday?
Women's Murder Club Ratings and Rankings @ 9PM Friday
|Viewers (Rank)
|Adults 18-49 (Rank)
|Adults 18-34 (Rank)
|Adults 25-54 (Rank)
|10.85m (1)
|3.30m (1)
|0.98m (2)
|3.91m (1)
|9.71m (1)
|2.72m (3)
|0.70m (4)
|3.52m (2)
|8.70m (1)
|2.45m (3)
|0.75m (4)
|3.09m (2)
|9.60m (1)
|2.58m (3)
|0.64m (4)
|3.47m (3)
|9.60m (1)
|2.62m (4)
|0.80m (5)
|3.35m (2)
|8.91m (1)
|2.38m (3)
|0.75m (5)
|3.11m (2)
|7.58m (1)
|2.03m (5)
|0.60m (6)
|2.62m (4)
|not aired
|not aired
|not aired
|not aired
|8.53m (1)
|2.32m (1)
|0.83m (3)
|3.27m (2)
More than any other new show we've looked at, Women's Murder Club ratings show a radical skewing towards older, and I mean much older viewers.
It has won its timeslot in terms of average viewers each and every week, but except for its debut week and to an extent on 12/7, it has trailed badly in the youth age demographics. Case in point, on November 23, Women's Murder Club ratings for adults 18-34 in its timeslot were sixth.
After the post-debut dip, Women's Murder Club ratings have been reasonably stable and relatively high for average viewers for a Friday night, but nobody born since 1975 is watching the show.
(*10/26 data is Live, all other data is Live+SD, useful for rankings but not viewership trends).
- Women's Murder Club ratings have been near the top for all new shows since its debut and near the top for ABC, even more so after Samantha Who?'s post-Dancing swoon.
- Women's Murder Club ratings have won its timeslot for average viewers every single week it has aired.
- Women's Murder Club ratings for adults 18-34 have been woeful, and 18-49 ratings have not been much better.
Verdict: Renew by the slimmest of margins.
Women's Murder Club ratings are a test of exactly how much ABC values young viewers. If it's renewed, not so much. If it's cancelled, plenty.
Strike Status: I have somewhat conflicting information, but I believe that as of today there are 1-2 fresh episodes left. I have no information on when they (it) will air.
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I have a BPL Firelite titanium pot and I'd like to add handles to it. I have some nitrile phenolic adhesive (the kind used for automotive brake pads) that is strong and withstands high temperatures, but I'm also considering spot welding. I have a small amount of spot-welding experience, but it was a long time ago, and I've never spot-welded titanium. Do I need to remove the oxide layer between the parts and weld them under argon? Any tips from anyone who has done this are appreciated.
Hi ColinOf course removing the oxide layer and welding under argon would be excellent. However, I have spot welded 6Al4V sheet (0.5 mm, 0.8 mm) successfully with just a 'clean' surface and some pressure.What you will find is that Ti does handle spot welding nicely, and its resistivity is much higher than either copper or brass. Yes, I have used brass electrodes successfully: they were harder than copper.You will need to play with the settings a bit, but a good bright red is what I aim for. Sparking is definitely no-good. If you have too much of high pressure and bright red you may actually poke holes through the Ti sheet.Cheers
Roger, will carbide electrodes work well for .oo5 titanium sheet?
Edited by zelph on 12/04/2012 08:50:30 MST.
Hi Dan> will carbide electrodes work well for .oo5 titanium sheet?Um. Dunno, never tried that!OK, the resistivity of copper is 10.2 (ohms/mil-ft, a stupid unit but ignore), the resistivity of Titanium is 259 (LOTs more), while the resistivity of chromium is 78. I mention chromium because many forms of 'carbide' as used for machining use a matrix of chromium (I think). In that case, carbide rod might work.If you are talking about carbide as used for a furnace element, I woukld have to say dunno.In any event, it could be worth trying, but it seems likely that the carbide rods will get hot! OK, low duty cycle, optional water cooling, whatever. Or use copper electrodes with carbide tips? But watch for sparking. I tried this with steel core tips to the electrodes and it was not very successful, so who knows?It would be very interesting to hear from anyone who has actual experience of this!Cheers
Roger, I'm thinking of using spot welding electrodes with a tig welding electrode imbedded. That would give me pinpoint accuracy and have longevity of the carbide electrode tip. I have the carbide electrodes but have not had the time to try them. Drill a hole into the copper electrode and then press fit the carbide into it. Sounds like it should work. Will just have to play with the amperage to get it right. The tips are going to get hot but not have an effect on them. .005 should weld pretty quick.
Hi DanOK, I want to know how this one goes! Very interested.As I said, I tried it with high tensile steel (OK, HT fencing wire) embedded, and found it sparked too much, and sometimes stuck as well.Yeah, tips will get hot, but the plain copper ones domed over pretty quick.Cheers
I think it's going to work as long as I keeps the amps down and round off the carbide tip. I'll keep you informed.I think the bushbuddy stove might be welded with the carbide rods. They look small and clean.
Edited by zelph on 12/09/2012 18:13:35 MST.
Dan, any updates on your attempts to spot weld thin Ti sheet? Roger, I'm still considering investing in a spot welder for this purpose, but I don't know how to evaluate small spot welders. There are small spot welders on ebay for about $150, but they don't appear to have any controls. Is it possible there is no current control on these? Even on the more expensive Miller models is isn't clear to me how the current would be controlled. Any advice about what to look for in a serviceable spot welder is appreciated.
Hi ColinSorry, but I don't know enough to comment either.I built mine from an old 'several kW' transformer by stripping out all the secondary windings (being 1 mm copper), making up several bundles of about 12 wires in parallel, and rewinding with 4 windings each of 2 turns and 2 windings of 1 turn. I don't get many volts out of course, but it can put out a lot of amps!I 'designed' this off the top of my head. I still don't know whether I did it the right way, but it seems to work - mostly. I used an old discarded pistol drill press to hold the electrodes.I do know they control the current output on some arc welders by varying a gap in the iron core of the transformer, so that the smaller amount of metal in the gap goes into saturation first. That limits the coupling and the output.Yes, it does seem to be all a little crude - except that controlling 200+ Amps in a device selling for $150 is not bad.Cheers
I've had success with my efforts. I'm using copper tips on my welder and controling the voltage with a voltage ratio transformer with a 20 amp capacity.I'm welding brittle Ti and having problems forming add-on pieces. I can't make sharp bends without it breaking. I've tried welding half hard stainless steel to Ti but it burns through. I've had to revert to mechanical fasteners as addons to the Ti.At this time I don't have the variety of Ti alloys on hand to make life easy.
Hi DanYes, I can make reliable sharp 90 degree bends in 6Al4V alloy sheet (and wire). I use a custom hot bender for this - it's an add-on to my drill-press spot welder. I'll describe how I do it: you may be able to copy. If you succeed, let me know.Take a short length of 1" brass rod and make a 90 degree notch across one end face, about 3/8" wide at the top. This becomes the lower electrode.Take a short length of 1/2" brass rod and make a 90 degree wedge at the end. This becomes the upper electrode.These two electrodes should mate reasonably well, just like an ordinary press bender.Mount these two electrodes in your spot welder, with the 1" rod at the bottom. How you do this depends on your welder - some engineering may be needed here. Obviously, the two should align/mate properly. You will also need to be able to push the two together with a small amount of force.Place a strip of Ti across the lower electrode and bring the upper wedge one down on the bend line. Align to suit. Press lightly so the Ti is held in position. Adjust the spot welder so that when you pulse it for maybe 1 second the Ti glows red, and press down at the same time. The Ti will bend beautifully. While 6Al4V allow will crack if bent too hard when cold, at red heat Ti goes into a super-plastic flow regime, without losing strength. It does not need to be really bright red for this to happen. I think it works OK below spot-welding temperature.This shows a 6Al4V Ti stove leg with two sharp bends done this way. Quite reproducible.You may need to fine tune the electrode shapes to get the exact angle you need.Any questions - fire away.Cheers
Hi Roger, thank you for the instructions. I'll be able to duplicate the brass electrodes. I want to be able to take a piece of .005 and fold it over onto itself to form a "u" clip. The clip will have one end that is 1/2 inch longer than the other. That longer part will be welded to the body of my windscreen.I foresee using the brass electrodes to bend it to a 90 and then quickly removing it and continuing to hand press it to a "u" shape while it's still hot. Do you think this will work?This photo shows the size of the piece I want to bend:<center> </center>Thank you for your help with this project.
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text: At Delaware: Cross Country - Third-year member of the Blue Hens who has earned one letter. 2012 Season: Competed in four meets for Delaware • finished 15th at the Delaware Invitational in 24:15 and 25th at the Blue & Gold Invitational in 23:10 • was 33rd at the Lehigh Invitational in 24:10 and 66th at the Paul Short Invitational in 23:33 • named to National College Athlete Honor Society and CAA Academic Honor Roll. 2011 Season: Competed in six meets for the Blue Hens • finished 41st in 20:38 at the UMES Lid-Lifter Invitational and 146th in 21:57 at the Fordham Invitational • placed 53rd at the Delaware Invitational in 26:00 and 129th in the open race at the Paul Short Invitational in 24:53 • came in 22nd at the Blue & Gold Invitational in 25:49 and ninth in the coaches division race of the ECAC Championships in 20:14.


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text: Hi. When I assign my mouse back button to a command in quake, my browser (Chrome) wants to navigate me back and so it keeps coming up with the message to navigate away from the game. Its annoying because I cannot assign my back button to anything. Any ideas please?