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Opening to Coincide with Music Legend's 86th Birthday on October 18
CLEVELAND (October 12, 2012) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and its Library and Archives are proud to present two special spotlight exhibitions devoted to rock and roll pioneer, Chuck Berry. The exhibits will open to the public on Thursday, October 18 to coincide with Berry's 86th birthday and kick-off the 17th annual American Music Masters® series, Roll Over Beethoven: The Life and Music of Chuck Berry, beginning Monday, October 22 through Saturday, October 27.
See Chuck Berry's stage clothes, a guitar and more at the museum at 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. Highlights include:
· Vest worn at the Toronto Rock and Roll Festival in 1969
· An original photograph of three-year-old Chuck Berry in his St. Louis neighborhood called "The Ville" (c. 1929)
· Chuck Berry/Chess Records recording contract (1958)
· Handbill from a performance in Jamaica in 1961
See additional photographs, handbills and handwritten lyrics of Berry's at the Library and Archives located at 2809 Woodland Avenue (five minutes from the museum). Highlights include:
· 1964 United Kingdom Tour program
· Handbill for Chuck Berry with the Grateful Dead at the Carousel Ballroom 1968
· Letter to Jann Wenner at Rolling Stone about an interview of Chuck Berry (1972)
The spotlight exhibits at the museum and the Library and Archives tell the story of the first artist to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 by Rolling Stone icon Keith Richards. Berry has had a lifetime of brilliant musicianship and has inspired nearly every rock artist to date. The spotlight exhibits reveal nearly 40 exclusive artifacts from Berry's life such as sheet music to his 1955 hit song "Maybellene" that helped ignite the rock and roll revolution and his 1998 Samick San 450 guitar that features his trademark double-string, semi-hollow electric acoustic style.
The spotlight exhibit at the museum will be open indefinitely and the exhibit at the Library and Archives will be open through the end of 2012.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's Library and Archives is located just five minutes from the museum on the campus of Cuyahoga Community College in the LiPuma Center for Creative Arts, 2809 Woodland Avenue. Hours of operation are: Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday and Monday: closed. Admission is FREE.
For more information visit rockhall.com.
About Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry is the poet laureate of rock and roll. In the mid-Fifties, he took a fledgling idiom, born out of rhythm & blues and country & western, and gave it form and identity. A true original, Berry crafted many of rock and roll's greatest riffs and married them to lyrics that shaped the rock and roll vernacular for generations. He has written numerous rock and roll classics that have been covered by multitudes of artists and stood the test of time. In all essential ways, he understood the power of rock and roll - how it worked, what it was about and who it was for.
While no individual can be said to have invented rock and roll, Berry arguably did more than anyone else to put the pieces together. For the complete Chuck Berry biography written by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, visit: http://rockhall.com/inductees/chuck-berry/bio/.
For pictures and video clips of his Induction (for which, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, did the honors in 1986) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit: http://rockhall.com/story-of-rock/video-series/video/7728/
Each year, the American Music Masters® series explores the legacy of a pioneering rock and roll figure in a range of events that includes Museum exhibits, lectures, films, a major conference and a tribute concert benefiting the Rock Hall's education programs. Drawing together experts, artists, fans and friends, these events provide new perspectives on the most beloved and influential musicians of the past century.
The tribute concert brings together a diverse mix of artists and musical styles, and as a result, many magical moments have taken place over the years. In 2004, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss performed onstage together for the first time to honor Lead Belly. The pair was awarded the highest honors of Album of the Year for Raising Sand and Record of the Year for "Please Read the Letter" at the 51st annual Grammy awards. Honoree Jerry Lee Lewis, who was not scheduled to perform at the 2007 concert, was moved to take the stage at the end of the show. Lewis tenderly played the piano and sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". At the first American Music Masters® tribute concert, Bruce Springsteen set the bar high and performed in honor of Woody Guthrie. The most star-studded and unique performance by a trio was Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke and Elvis Costello paying tribute to Sam Cooke in 2005. In 2008, a 93-year-old Les Paul took the stage with his trio and then led an epic jam with some of rock and roll's greatest guitarists, from Jennifer Batten to Slash. Janis Joplin was honored in 2009 by Grammy winner Lucinda Williams with a song she composed especially for the occasion, and in 2010, Dave Bartholomew brought down the house with a performance in tribute of honorees Fats Domino and Bartholomew himself. In 2011, Aretha Franklin was not planning to perform, but at the last minute she requested a piano and took the stage to perform Leon Russell's "A Song for You," with fellow Inductees Jerry Butler, Dennis Edwards, and Ronald Isley, along with Cissy Houston.
The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment of all Ohioans.
About the American Music Masters® Series
The American Music Masters® series, a co-production of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University, celebrates the lives and careers of artists who changed the shape and sound of American culture.
The American Music Masters® series began in 1996 when the museum paid tribute to Woody Guthrie with a 10-day celebration of his life and legacy. American Music Masters series honorees have included: Jimmie Rodgers in 1997, Robert Johnson in 1998, Louis Jordan in 1999, Muddy Waters in 2000, Bessie Smith in 2001, Hank Williams in 2002, Buddy Holly in 2003, Lead Belly in 2004, Sam Cooke in 2005, Roy Orbison in 2006, Jerry Lee Lewis in 2007, Les Paul in 2008, Janis Joplin in 2009, Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew in 2010, and Aretha Franklin in 2011. Artists who have performed at American Music Masters include Solomon Burke, Elvis Costello, Aretha Franklin, Chrissie Hynde, Dr. John, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, Richie Sambora, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams and The Ventures.
About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.
The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays (and Saturdays through Labor Day), the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Museum admission is $22 for adults, $18 for adult residents of Greater Cleveland, $17 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (9-12). Children under eight (8) and museum members always free, for information or to join the membership program call 216. 515.8425. For general inquiries, please call 216.781.ROCK (7625) or visit www.rockhall.com. The Museum is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.


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PNCA Hosts Earth Day of Action
Release date: 04/15/15
Portland, OR — April 14, 2015 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) hosts Earth Day of Action, April 22, 2015 at its new campus flagship on Portland's North Park Blocks at 511 NW Broadway. The student-led day of action is the highlight of April climate change programming at PNCA including student-led Eco Club Pollution Solutions workshops throughout the week of Earth Day.
Nike Chief Sustainability Officer Hannah Jones to Deliver Edelman Lecture at PNCA
Release date: 04/03/15
Portland, OR — April 3, 2015 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) is honored to welcome Hannah Jones, Nike's Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President, Innovation Accelerator, to deliver PNCA's 2015 Alfred Edelman Lecture on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30pm.
PNCA Celebrates Opening of Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design
Release date: 03/05/15
Portland, OR — March 5, 2015 – After a year of construction, Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) has opened the new Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design, the flagship of PNCA's campus on Portland's North Park Blocks. With a $34 million transformation of Portland's historic post office, the College is positioned at the heart of the city's burgeoning creative corridor. PNCA is pleased to announce that the $15 million target of its Creativity Works Here capital campaign was met in January. The campaign was launched in 2012 with a lead gift of $5 million from the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation.
PNCA To Host First Regional Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
Release date: 03/03/15
Portland, OR—March 3, 2015—Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents 503/971, the inaugural juried undergraduate exhibition in its new home, the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design. For the first time, PNCA has opened the exhibition to undergraduate art students from colleges and universities throughout Portland including Portland State University, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Lewis and Clark College, Reed College, and Oregon College of Art and Craft. Organized by two students, Joseph McGehee and Joseph Greer, 503/971 is juried by three of the city's top contemporary curators, Kristan Kennedy (Portland Institute for Contemporary Art), Robert Snowden (Yale Union), Libby Werbel (Portland Museum of Modern Art). 503/971 opens April 2, 2015 in PNCA's New Commons and runs through April 29, 2015. An opening reception is scheduled for April 2, 6-9pm.
PNCA Celebrates March First Thursday in New Campus Flagship
Release date: 02/11/15
Portland, OR—February 10, 2015—Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) welcomes all of Portland to its first First Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6-9pm, in its new campus flagship, the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design. PNCA will be filled with art, and the College will welcome the public in to see the historic federal building with its dramatic renovation designed by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture.
PNCA and Museum of Contemporary Craft Announce 2015 Exhibition Schedule
Release date: 01/27/15
Portland, OR—January 27, 2015—From its new campus on Portland's North Park Blocks, Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) announces 2015 programming in its main galleries and exhibition spaces including the inaugural exhibition in PNCA's flagship 511 Gallery in the recently completed Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design and at PNCA's Museum of Contemporary Craft.
PNCA Hosts Annual Holiday Student Art Sale
Release date: 11/26/14
Portland, OR, November 25, 2014 —Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) hosts the Holiday Art Sale on December 4 through December 6, 2014 from 6-9pm each day featuring one-of-a-kind gifts made by PNCA students. The sale is a great opportunity to get exquisite items ranging from fine art prints, paintings, and sculpture to handcrafted adornments. The PNCA Commons is completely transformed into a showcase of outstanding art. It is a wonderful opportunity to see what is "hot off the press" from PNCA student artists and to pick up a collectible piece at a great price. All proceeds directly benefit the artist.
PNCA's Feldman Gallery Presents Eva and Franco Mattes
Release date: 10/23/14
Portland, OR, October 23, 2014 — The Philip Feldman Gallery + Project Space at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents Breaking Banality: The Dysfunction of Remediation, an exhibition by Eva and Franco Mattes, opening with a reception on First Thursday, November 6, 2014 and running through January 10, 2015. For the exhibition, whose title was created by an online random exhibition title generator, the Brooklyn-based Italian duo will present ten reiterations of one performance from their series "BEFNOED – By Everyone, For No One, Every Day," for which they commission anonymous workers to realize webcam performances. The Mattes' hire performers through online crowdsourcing services and post the resulting videos to many of the more obscure social networks around the world. The artists regularly post links to new videos at befnoed.tumblr.com. These works are in the lineage of Fluxus event scores and more recently Hans Ulrich Obrist's instruction-based project, "Do It." For this exhibition, to view the videos, visitors will be forced in awkward positions, becoming themselves, if just for a few seconds, performers, and underlying how the act of viewing is in itself performative.
PNCA Welcomes Board of Governors Chair Aric Wood and Member Norman J. Smith
Release date: 09/29/14
Portland, OR, September 29, 2014 — Pacific Northwest College of Art is pleased to announce its new Board of Governors Chair Aric Wood, CEO of XPLANE. The Board also welcomes a new governor, Norman J. Smith, former President of the Ford Family Foundation. Wood brings years of experience in guiding global companies through transformative change. Smith provides a highly informed perspective on investing in Oregon and its cultural flagships, both through the Ford Family Foundation and as member of the Oregon House of Representatives.
PNCA Student, John Summerson, Wins Grand Prize in National New-Media Competition
Release date: 09/19/14
Portland, OR, September 18, 2014—Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) is proud to announce that John Summerson, a senior in the Media Arts major with a concentration in Animated Arts, has been awarded the Grand Prize in LG Electronics USA's Art of the Pixel competition. The prize comes with an award of $5,000 for Summerson and a grant of $50,000 for PNCA to support arts education.
PNCA Presents SuperTrash Symposium
Release date: 09/11/14
Portland, OR, September 11, 2014—In conjunction with the exhibition, SuperTrash, at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), the College presents SuperTrash Symposium on October 11, 2014 in the Commons at PNCA, 1241 NW Johnson. Organized by Feldman Gallery curator Mack McFarland and SuperTrash curator and author Jacques Boyreau, the symposium explores the psychology of gender in terms of the SuperTrash exhibition's glaring male gaze and examples of high- and low-culture interpenetration such as the silent film era's first depictions of gender; the psychology of super-heroes in 1940's comic books; feminist revisions of exploitation narratives; and the image in the age of the internet.
PNCA Capital Campaign Awarded $700,000 Top-Off Grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Release date: 09/03/14
Portland, OR, September 3, 2014 —Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) has been awarded a $700,000 top-off grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust toward its CREATIVITY WORKS HERE Capital Campaign for campus expansion to Portland's North Park Blocks.
PNCA's Feldman Gallery Presents Borderlander's Outfitter
Release date: 07/18/14
Portland, OR, July 18, 2014 — The Philip Feldman Gallery + Project Space at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents, Borderlander's Outfitter, a solo exhibition of work by Abigail Anne Newbold opening September 4, 2014 and running through October 24, 2014. Borderlander's Outfitter is an exhibition and backcountry instructional retreat that explore the skills required to live self-sufficiently through the use of traditional craft combined with modern materials. Curated by Sarah Margolis-Pineo, Associate Curator at Museum of Contemporary Craft, Borderlander's Outfitter cultivates designs for the self-sufficient life by speculating on a holistic model for individual survival regardless of existing socio-economic systems.
PNCA Presents Jesse Hayward's ROUGH PATCH
Release date: 06/16/14
Portland, OR, June 16, 2014 — Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents a solo exhibition of a work by Jesse Hayward entitled ROUGH PATCH in PNCA's Swigert Commons. The exhibition is set to open Friday, June 20 and run through Sunday, July 20 with a reception for the artist on First Thursday, July 3.
PNCA's 2014 Gala Raises Record-Breaking Total as Capital Campaign Reaches 90% of Goal
Release date: 06/03/14
PORTLAND, OR—June 3, 2014—The Pacific Northwest College of Art annual Gala, held at Vigor Industrial shipyard on Swan Island, drew more than 600 attendees, selling out and raising more than $650,000. The total surpassed the event's half-million-dollar goal, making it the most successful Gala in the College's 105-year history. The signature fundraising event benefits PNCA students, faculty, and programs and celebrates the importance of creative practice in Portland and the world.
The Feldman Gallery at PNCA presents Quantum Shirley
Release date: 05/12/14
Portland, OR—May 12, 2014—The Feldman Gallery + Project Space at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) is pleased to present Quantum Shirley, a solo exhibition by Los Angeles–based artist Shirley Tse opening June 19 and running through August 10, 2014 with an opening reception on July 3 for First Thursday. Tse is an artist-in-residence with PNCA's Low Residence MFA in Visual Studies program.
2014 PNCA Graduates Honored with Commencement Address from Ecotrust's Spencer Beebe
Release date: 05/12/14
Portland, OR—May 12, 2014—Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) proudly presents students in PNCA's undergraduate Studio Arts, Media Arts, and Design Arts programs and three of the graduate programs of PNCA's Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies—MFA in Visual Studies, MFA in Collaborative Design, and MFA in Applied Craft and Design—for Commencement on May 25.
Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Craft Steps Down
Release date: 04/10/14
Portland, OR – April 10, 2014 – Pacific Northwest College of Art President Tom Manley announced today that Namita Gupta Wiggers is stepping down as Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Craft, operated in partnership with PNCA. Wiggers served for 10 years at the Museum, including overseeing its move to the North Park Blocks and facilitating its partnership with PNCA.
PNCA Presents A Painted Lens
Release date: 03/20/14
Portland, OR—March 18, 2014—Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents A Painted Lens, an exhibition of works by San Francisco-based painter Edmund Wyss opening April 3, 2014 and running through May 2, 2014. The exhibition brings together several of Wyss' detailed renderings of photographic equipment in PNCA's Swigert Commons. Wyss's perspectives are idealized, resulting in a shallow depth of field and producing exploded views of mechanical cameras and lenses that might be seen in a more romantic version of a technical manual. The works are painted without a trace of narrative and resist classification as still life. The images call to be viewed from multiple angles, from afar to perceive the image's painted form and up close to appreciate the meticulous and active brushwork.
Illuminations Spring Reading Series of Native American Writers
Release date: 03/03/14
PORTLAND, OR – March 3, 2014 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in collaboration with Museum of Contemporary Craft presents the Illuminations Spring Reading Series in conjunction with the Museum's exhibition This Is Not A Silent Movie: Four Contemporary Alaska Native Artists. The series of readings at the Museum features Native American poets and writers, including Elizabeth Woody, Trevino Brings Plenty, and Stephen Graham Jones.
Poet Joy Harjo to Deliver 2014 Alfred Edelman Lecture at PNCA
Release date: 06/27/13
PORTLAND, OR – February 25, 2014 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in collaboration with Museum of Contemporary Craft (MoCC) is honored to welcome celebrated author, activist, and musician Joy Harjo, who will deliver the 2014 Alfred Edelman Lecture on Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 pm. Harjo will speak about her life and work in Swigert Commons in PNCA's Main Campus building at 1241 NW Johnson Street.
Luc Tuymans Graphic Works at PNCA's Feldman Gallery
Release date: 02/14/14
Portland, OR, February 3, 2014 — The Philip Feldman Gallery + Project Space at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) is pleased to present an exhibition of prints by the influential artist, Luc Tuymans. Luc Tuymans: Graphic Works – Kristalnacht to Technicolor opens with a public reception on March 6, 2014 from 6-8 pm and runs through June 13, 2014.
PNCA begins transformation of Historic Portland Post Office to New Home
Release date: 02/04/14
PORTLAND, OR – February 4, 2014 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) has started construction on a $32 million transformation of the historic 511 Federal Building, once the central post office, at 511 NW Broadway Street in Portland, Oregon. This new hub for creative practice and collaboration will open in January 2015 as the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design.
PNCA's Feldman Gallery Presents An Exhibition That Might Exist
Release date: 01/03/14
Portland, OR, January 3, 2014 — The Philip Feldman Gallery + Project Space at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents a solo exhibition of work by Bean Gilsdorf entitled, An Exhibition That Might Exist from January 21 through February 28, 2014. The exhibition is free and open to the public, with an opening reception on Thursday, January 23, from 6-8 p.m.
Pop Without Pop
Release date: 11/01/13
PORTLAND, OR – November 1, 2013 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) presents Pop Without Pop, a group exhibition opening November 7 and running through November 30 in PNCA's Swigert Commons. Curated by Feldman Gallery + Project Space curator, Mack McFarland, and professor Modou Dieng, Pop Without Pop features work by artists based in Portland and San Francisco, including Luca Antonucci, Tia Factor, Lori Gilbert, Lindsay Kennedy, Robert Khasho, Maciej Makalowski, Wilder Schmaltz, and Cyrus Smith.
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For the most part, it sounds like the Visage night at Lyrica on Saturday went much smoother than the reunion back in April. I couldn't make it but my friend, and former Sentinel employee, Sandra Carr made it out there and this is what she said:
"I wanted to let you know that the Visage night at Lyrica was a lot better than it was in April. The bar was stocked, they had plenty of bartenders and the toilets weren't overflowing in the ladies' room. This time they had a friendly and efficient bathroom attendant with soap in the ladies' room (the soap dispensers were out last time). Lyrica wasn't as packed as April but there was still a lot of people there having a great time."
I guess there were some issues with the Orlando Fire Department that happened around midnight at the club. I'm looking into it. Overall, I'm glad the night was a success. Next month the night will be at a new club, Karma, in DeLand.That will take place on Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. There will be a $5 cover.


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Dolphins Wrap: Who is accountable for embarrassing loss
The Miami Dolphins took one on the chin Monday night, getting knocked out by the New England Patriots Next Friday style by the Debo of the AFC East.
Put a little Chris Tucker on this whooping because this usually scrapping and clawing Dolphins team - the one that hasn't been blown out since that loss to Arizona in 2008 - got knocked the heck out.
The offense threw four interceptions, two of which were corralled by former Dolphins Rob Ninkovich.
The defense allowed the Patriots, which were without starting tailback Fred Taylor, to rush for 119 yards and one touchdown.
And Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had a 107.1 quarterback rating, and that's without completing one pass to all-world receiver Randy Moss.
But there was nothing – and I do mean NOTHING – more troubling than the performance of the Dolphins' special team unit. You know, the same one Tony Sparano demanded improvement from last week. Well, they put together one of the worst performances in franchise, if not NFL history, getting two punts blocks, and allowing a kickoff to be returned for a touchdown.
"We got a lot to correct," cornerback Vontae Davis said in the most understated comment of this brief season.
When asked about the performance of his special teams unit, New England coach Bill Belichick said: "They were all right," before breaking out into laughter.
That's right, Belichick was laughing at the Dolphins.
When asked if the special teams errors were due to coaching or execution, Sparano quickly said, "Next question."
"We work in practice and we get better," he said. "That's what we do. We go to work in practice and figure out a way to get better."
While that statement is true, WHAT IN THE WORLD HAPPENED BECAUSE AN ALREADY BAD SPECIAL TEAMS UNIT CLEARLY GOT WORSE?
"You can only game plan so much, and you can only tell the guys so much. As professional athletes you've got to take ownership when you're in the game," said tailback Ronnie Brown. "When you're asked to do a certain job you've got to get the job done. He can tell you what to do, show you all the film you want, but if you don't do your job the way your coached to do it you're not going to get the right outcome."
Here's what the Sun-Sentinel has to offer from Monday night's butt kicking.
Sun-Sentinel columnist Dave Hyde says the Dolphins are DOOMED if special teams doesn't get fixed.
Nothing goes right in Miami's 41-14 loss to Patriots, which Sparano says leaves a "bad taste in your mouth."
Randy Moss and Brandon Marshall share decoy role during Monday night's game. Will there be a lingering effect?
Here are the grades from the Dolphins' embarrassing loss to the Patriots.
Did you know the Dolphins had Rob Ninkovich? Somehow the Patriots always make good with Dolphins leftovers.
"To be a great football team you have to continue to improve each week," Brown said. "We have a long way to go after this game."
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Our own Ian Cromwell (the one and only Crommunist) posted today on the Schroedinger's Rapist metaphor and the pushback against it that uses racism as an example (if you don't know the back story, Daniel Finke provides). Ian's thesis is this:
I've frequently heard people object to the Schroedinger's Rapist argument as sexist, with anti-black racism used as a counter-example. I reject this comparison because it neglects two important factors: 1) that the issue under discussion is about whether or not we want women to feel more comfortable; and 2) that black people often make similar behavioural adjustments to accommodate the racism of their white friends. I share some personal stories to illustrate this.
He invited my comment and I realized I was just writing a blog post of my own. So here goes!
(To all of my readers, the following assumes you've read his post.)
Ian, awesome. I agree with most everything you say. I'd only offer some qualifications that come from comparing my experience and attitude to yours. You can tell me if I'm on track with this or not. (Though much of this in fact confirms your point.)
I think we should still account for the fact that there's a difference between reasonable and unreasonable reactions.
I believe it would be wrong of you to adjust your behavior because of that crazy street-crossing lady, because not all people are like that. If I have to jog to get somewhere on time, I jog. You shouldn't be deprived of that option because of your skin color. Were a hooded black man jogging up behind me, I would not be any more concerned than I would be were it a white man, nor would I dash away. And that's saying something, as I've not only been attacked by black men, I was attacked for being white. So if anything you might think I'd have a legitimate reason to flee from jogging black men. But I'm not an idiot. I don't assume all black men are racists or violent. And one dude jogging does not fall into any threatening reference class I know.
Likewise (regarding your door-to-door example), I chat with black men who show up at my door unusually frequently (I say unusually only because I live in a very diverse neighborhood and most people don't). Again, people not talking to you is simply irrational behavior. You might have to end-round it (by wearing a suit, or developing a more disarming opening line and smile) for the practical reason that you need their cooperation and there really isn't anything you can do about their being a racist idiot. But, IMO, you don't have to like it. And when you don't need their cooperation, you don't owe them anything. Their fear and discomfort is their own damn fault. (But again, that's just IMO.)
On the other hand, as I have myself been menaced by groups of black men for being white (complete with anti-white racial slurs and attacks with hurled bottles; I live on the edge of a rough town), I will cross the street to avoid a group of black men dressed like gangbangers, but not a group of black men dressed in suits or jogging clothes or even dressed in "hip hop" kit but with backpacks (as the sort of guys who would menace me would not be so dorky as to carry backbacks; those are clearly school kids). My reasoning is not "those guys must be dangerous" but "if I avoid those guys, my risk of being menaced declines considerably." And that conclusion is based on actual, personal experience. (Which is also neighborhood specific; I have no such worries walking about in Harlem where I effectively lived for many years.)
It's also not based solely on their being black (obviously it is partly: in this town [Richmond, California] there are some black people who will attack you for being white, whereas no white people tend to attack you for being white), but on their wearing gear that identifies them with the culture that dangerous men boast being a part of. And yet, only some people in that culture are dangerous. Thus, my avoiding them does not entail I assume they are dangerous, but only that I am reducing my risk in the event that they are. I don't see that as racism. It looks more like common sense to me. (Which, as you note, is exactly a woman's point: any random man could be Schroedinger's Rapist–that doesn't mean 50/50, but still a non-negligible risk that has to be managed.)
Accordingly, a bunch of black guys who see me do that in this town should know there are guys who actually do look like them who would give me shit, and thus acknowledge that it's not unreasonable of me to avoid finding out. They might even telegraph a heightened friendliness to reassure me that they aren't those guys. And that would be entirely reasonable, too.
This kind of adjustment doesn't necessarily have to do with race, either. Even though I am white, I would have enough presence of mind to know I shouldn't walk into a business wearing a ski mask, even if I was wearing it just to keep warm; and I wouldn't joke about carrying a bomb within earshot of airport security; and I engage all manner of adjustments to my behavior to ensure my presence in some context is not misinterpreted. As you point out, that's just good sense.
Like you, I've been attentive to what clothes I was wearing, for example, and adjusted to compensate, e.g. when I'm thrashed from construction work and covered in mud and grunge and dirt and wearing "second hand" clothes (because those are the ones I don't care about getting ruined), and I walk into a shop to get a coke, I make an effort (by whatever means, from body language to conversation to facial expressions) to telegraph that I'm an orderly, intelligent man with money, and not a crazy homeless guy keen on pinching something.
And like you, I have often scared the hell out of people by walking up on them too quickly, so I also shuffle my feet now so someone ahead of me is aware. And even then (and this has happened a couple times just in the last year) I sometimes get fearful, worried looks as I pass. And I'm a white dude. (Which perhaps means you shouldn't assume it's always about your being black; evidently some behaviors worry people regardless.)
The point is, some kinds of reactions are simply unreasonable and do not need to be accommodated (unless for practical reasons they have to). But some kinds of reactions are reasonable and should be accommodated (and we should actually feel good about accommodating them). This applies in the male-female dynamic just as much as any other. I do make an effort to make women around me feel comfortable, and I don't see this as some sort of reverse gender bias or affirmative action, but as simply what a good guest and/or host does: make those around him feel comfortable. We do the same thing when we avoid political arguments at family gatherings.
On the other hand, there are people whose company I don't want, if they don't like the way I naturally am. For example, I will avoid swearing in certain contexts (e.g. a formal lecture; when I'm a guest in a conservative's house; etc.), but I'm not going to hang out at a party where I can't swear. I'd rather be elsewhere. Conversely, if it's my party, and you don't like swearing, you belong elsewhere. And that's your responsibility. By extension, any women who might have unreasonable expectations shouldn't mingle with men who don't meet them. But not all expectations are unreasonable.
How do you tell the difference? Empathy and the Golden Rule: (a) first understand what difference it makes to be a woman [e.g. by a huge margin, women are far more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted than men, and they live with that fact, we don't] and (b) then ask if you were them, how would you want to be treated? (Or, "how would that behavior then look to you?" or "what would that remark then sound like to you?" or "what would reassure me that I'm going to be comfortable here?" etc.).
Another example of (a), BTW, is the fact that men tend not to have much actual experience receiving unwanted advances; whereas women tend to get that shit a lot, to the point of getting fed up by it as much as any man would who had the same experience. When guys say "but all advances from women are welcome!" that only confirms to me they are naively inexperienced. Would you want persistent advances from your best friend's wife? Or women you find unattractive? What about daily menacing come-ons from gay men? I have been hit on or flirted with by gay men a good amount (and not just because my wife used to work in the theatre) and I don't mind it, it's even flattering, but this is because they were always polite about it, genuine gentlemen; but imagine if they weren't? Or they just wouldn't lay off? Or literally everywhere you went yet another dude came on to you? It would get tiring after a while. Why, gosh, you might even give up going to group events where that keeps happening.
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BOULDER - University of Colorado women's tennis head coach Nicole Kenneally announced Monday that Roberto Aspillaga will be joining the coaching staff as the Associate Head Coach of the tennis program.
Aspillaga (pronounced ahs-P-a-ga) comes to Boulder after serving the last two years as an assistant coach (2010-2012) at Purdue University.
"I am really excited to work with Coach Kenneally and to be part of Colorado Athletics," Aspillaga said. "I believe Boulder is one of the premier locations in collegiate sports and there is no doubt we will take the program to new heights. I'm also very impressed on how supportive and involved the community is, and I can't wait to get started.
At Purdue, Aspillaga helped the Boilermakers have a season to remember this past spring, earning their first Big Ten Tournament Championship and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. At the conference tournament, Purdue performed its best three-match stretch in school history defeating a trio of nationally ranked top-20 teams en route to the championship (No. 17 Nebraska; No. 11 and 13-time defending champion Northwestern; No. 15 Michigan).
Prior to the conference tournament the Boilermakers had never defeated a top-20 opponent. They finished the season with a school record 18 wins (7 losses) and their highest national ranking in program history at No. 22.
"Roberto is definitely one of the best young college coaches in the country right now and I believe he will bring a lot to the program," Kenneally said. "The Purdue program has had a lot of success over the last two years which Roberto was an integral part and that experience will benefit our program. I am looking forward to working together as we get ready for a strong 2012-13 campaign."
Last fall, Aspillaga also helped Purdue bring in its highest nationally ranked recruiting class (No. 8) in history. For his efforts, Aspillaga was named 2012 Wilson/ITA Assistant Coach of the Year this past spring. Ironically, Purdue head coach Laura Glitz and Lynda Xepoleas were named Wilson/ITA Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year, respectively.
In two seasons with the Boilermakers, Aspillaga helped Purdue to 31 overall wins and 13 regular season victories.
Aspillaga has also produced a number of recognized instructional tennis videos focusing on player development (specific workouts, instruction, technique, and similar tennis skill), which have been released on his public YouTube channel. His videos have received hundreds of thousands of total views.
His work has been used to help teach tennis across the country and has been used on multiple tennis websites including the tennis coach network.com and Workoutmatrix.com. Aspillaga also has received an offer from "Championship Productions" to produce a series of coaching DVDs. The company has produced DVDs from the nation's best coaches including three-time national champion coach Peter Smith of USC among other nationally acclaimed coaches.
Aspillaga will be the first assistant or associate head coach to ever produce a line of DVDs for the prestigious company. Aspillaga said he plans to shoot these DVDs later this month at CU.
A native of Santiago, Chile, Aspillaga graduated from Georgetown College (Ky.) in 2009 with a bachelor of science degree in sports administration. At Georgetown, he climbed as high as 33rd in the NAIA singles rankings and was an All-Mid South player in 2008. He also played soccer for the Tigers during his time on campus.
Aspillaga is no stranger to tennis excellence, as his father, Eduardo, was a Federation Cup captain and Davis Cup conditioning coach for Chile. The elder Aspillaga also was a speaker for the International Tennis Federation.
Aspillaga is a certified professional by the United States Professional Tennis Registry. His wife, Mo, also graduated from Georgetown.


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Similar to the 2012 Topps Golden Giveaway code cards found in packs of Topps Baseball, these cards are randomly inserted into Topps Football products. Each card contains a unique code you can use to enter online for a chance to win real & virtual prizes from Topps. You have until January 31st of 2013 to redeem these online for your "experiences" - so you better not wait too long to redeem these.
When 2012 Topps Football went live in early August, most sellers on eBay were getting about $1.00 for each code card. For larger lots, you might be able to get them cheaper.
The back of the card basically says this:
This special cards will allow you to unlock a unique online experience! Celebrate the excitement of the NFL Game Time by visiting www.Topps.com/GameTime and enter the code below.
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Retreading truck tires involves a series of precise steps — including inspection, preparation, and repair — to return them to perfect operating condition.
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From inspection to curing: the tire retread process
Photos: Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
Shearography: Determines conditions within the casing by subjecting casing to a vacuum while lasers measure surface anomalies (ie: expanding pockets of air). An animated visual of the anomalies aids in determining the casing's condition. At the end of the initial inspection, information such as casing condition, casing age, and fleet specifications are considered to determine if the tire can be retreaded.
Buffing: The casing is inflated to operational pressure. This process removes the worn tread surface, trues up the roundness, and prepares the surface for a new tread.
Repair: Removing all injuries identified during initial inspection and replacing the material with structurally sound materials to return the casing to a useful life.
Enveloping: Encases the uncured, built tire in an elastic envelope in preparation for curing.
Curing: An autoclave-type device applies heat and pressure, and over time causes the bonding layer in the built tire to cure. This permanently adheres the new tread to the prepared casing.
Final inspection: A final visual check assures the retreaded tire is ready for service.
By Paul Abelson
Right after drivers and equipment operators, tires represent the largest expense for truck fleets. "Virgin" tires for snowplows, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment are quickly approaching $500 each.
Tire prices are directly linked to oil prices, since about 22 gallons of oil go into each new tire. Reusing casings, the structural body of the tire, saves 15 of those 22 gallons. The remaining 7 gallons represent tread that wears out in use, and intermediate layers between the casings' cords and the tread layer. In a retread, they are ground off to ensure proper geometry, then replaced.
Even with the time, labor, and equipment needed to prepare and retread tires, the cost can be 50% less than new ones. Tires are designed to be retreaded as many as two or three times, assuming they're properly used and maintained.
The best candidates for retreading are your own tires, provided they have been well maintained, inspected periodically, and removed with at least 4/32 inch of tread left. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.75 requires tires to be replaced at a legal minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch (4/32 inch for steer tires).
Tire management also requires close attention to air pressure, tire balance, wheel alignment, and avoiding overloading. Adequate air pressure is critical to casing longevity. When air pressure is substantially low, heat begins to destroy tires.
Without enough support, the tire casing flexes more than it should and generates heat. If the tire's steel cord flexes enough, it melts the bonds that hold tire components together. That — not faulty retreading — is the primary cause of "road gators," the strips of tire tread found along roads.
Not all retreads are created equal.
Working with the right vendor can help you avoid buying a "Maypop." This is a tire "that may pop in 30 minutes or 30 miles," according to Harvey Brodsky, director of the Retread Tire Association.
A good retread is made from a casing that has not been abused during its previous service life. It is thoroughly inspected using the latest industry-accepted methods, both before and after retreading. The tread is matched to the application for which it is intended. This retread will provide good service through several lifetimes.
A bad retread is given only a visual inspection. It is capped with a generic tread and put on the shelf for sale. You may be happy with it, but it could have defects that lead to early failure.
The ugly retread comes from the retreader with little or no inspection and qualification procedures. Some spray paint makes it look good, but underneath it could be a disaster.
After a tire's worn surface has been removed and the casing is properly prepared, Bandag's 5400 OSM Builder automatically applies a new tread so it is straight, centered on the casing, and the end splices match. Photo: Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
Overloading tires by carrying too much sand or salt can lead to casing failures. Also, when a driver tries to "limp in" with a flat in a set of duals, it doubles the load on the remaining tire. This will quickly ruin the good tire.
Improper alignment will wear a tire unevenly, shortening its service life. But if cords aren't exposed and enough rubber remains, the tire can be retreaded. In fact, most damage, if quickly and properly repaired, will not prevent retreading a tire. A good retreader will determine a tire's suitability for retreading.
The best way to start a long-term fleet tire program built around retreaded tires is to establish a relationship with your supplier. Both the Retread Tire Association and the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau advise visiting the plant of each supplier you are considering.
Observe and compare their nondestructive testing methods and equipment. Ask the following questions:
Don't hesitate to find another vendor if the answers aren't satisfactory.
Finally, prices are important, but only in the final stage of decision-making. High-quality products are most important, followed by services that help you control total ownership costs.
— Paul Abelson (email@example.com) is a former director of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations, a board member of Truck Writers of North America, and active in the Society of Automotive Engineers.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Hali86 Beautiful dresser I love this dresser. I use it as tv stand in my family room. Everyone always compliments me on the dresser and the detail is simply beautiful. My dresser arrived to my house in a timely manner and was well packaged. The dresser is very heavy to me. I can not carry it alone. April 20, 2015
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Students from the Sussex Academy of the Arts and Sciences took top awards at the Odyssey of the Mind Bay Region Tournament on March 2 and the Sussex County Science Fair on March 4.
Two teams from the Sussex Academy competed at the Odyssey of the Mind tournament at Sussex Central High School. Team A tied for first place out of 17 teams in the "It's How You Look At It" competition. Team B took second place out of 19 teams in "The Email Must Go Through" competition. Both teams will now move on to the state-level tournament in Smyrna on March 23.
Five Sussex Academy students also earned top-three awards at the Sussex County Science Fair at Cape Henlopen State Park.
Seventh graders Kierstin Blatzheim earned first place, Kira Short took second and Mia Kwan picked up third in their grade level, while Colden Fees and Cohen Davis won first and second place, respectively, among the eighth graders.
Blatzheim also picked up awards from the American Association of American Women and the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Short received an award from Tidewater Utilities, Fee was honored by the Center for Inland Bays and Sarah Ashmore received recognition from DNREC.
The five place winners will be heading on to the Delaware Valley Science Fair in Philadelphia on April 3, when they will face students in sixth through eighth grades from Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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The one-time aspiring writer with an engineering degree from Stanford and auteur responsible for five decades of schlock/pap/money-makers/drive-in classics (at 84, he's still going), has been given his due from AMPAS (he received an Academy Honorary Award at the inaugural Governors Awards in 2009), a re-release of 50 of his more popular titles from Shout Factory (most packaged as double features) and, at Sundance '11, he's got his own doc (which, no doubt, cost more to produce than his last dozen films combined).
Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel was optioned before the fest started. A&E IndieFilms took the TV rights to Alex Stapleton's doc which is part of the Park City at Midnight program.
The 90-minute film doesn't digress into puff piece territory thanks in large part to the weighty - and lengthy - commentary from Jack Nicholson.
Though Nicholson is just one of a group of A-lister talking heads (a who's who of late-20th-Century film icons/Corman 'film school' alums line up to spout plaudits: Joe Dante, John Sayles, Pam Grier, Ron Howard, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, William Shatner, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern, David Carradine, Jonathan Demme, Peter Bogdonavich, Eli Roth and Quentin Tarantino), his literal ground-up relationship with Corman - Nicholson, even shed a tear for the man who was responsible, directly for "everything I thought I wanted to be and everything I became"- is the film's fulcrum.
Throw in Ron Howard's chirp about the wrap party for Grand Theft Auto (his directorial debut) sitting right alongside his Oscar on the mantle of career highlights and Scorsese's first shot behind the camera (the Corman-produced hit Boxcar Bertha) directly followed by Corman's passing on Mean Streets (Corman wanted black actors, not Italians) and conversations with the erudite Corman himself - the gentle and refined puppet master whose influence is directly responsible for the summer blockbuster, the slasher film ...and, pretty much the MPAA rating system... and you have a film not just for the initiated but one that shows the Hollywood family tree has its roots with the B.


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Allie Marie Felts of Hazen, passed away Aug. 2, 2013. She was born on Feb. 14, 1932, in Johnson Chapel to the late Vida and Frank Terry Sr.
She graduated from Des Arc High School, worked for the Boyd Implement Company in Hazen as bookkeeper for most of her career and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen.
Allie was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Hubert Felts, and brothers, J.K, Ray and Frank Terry Jr.
She is survived by sons, Terry and Wayne Felts; daughter-in-law, Traci Felts; grandchildren, Garrett, Morgan, John, Jennifer and Meredith; sisters, Juanita Jackson, Mary Jordan, Julie Goodnight and Kay Terry; as well as many loved ones and friends.
Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen. Interment was in the Hazen Cemetery.
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Matthew Neill Null's new collection of stories, Allegheny Front, is now available for purchase. Read reviews, interviews, and an excerpt from Allegheny Front here.
Matthew Neill Null is the author of the novel Honey from the Lion (Lookout Books). A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and a winner of the PEN/O. Henry Award, his short fiction has appeared in The Oxford American, Ploughshares, The Mississippi Review, American Short Fiction, Best American Mystery Stories, Ecotone, and elsewhere. He divides his time between West Virginia and Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he coordinates the writing fellowship at the Fine Arts Work Center.


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America's Cup
Last September, the 2013 race came to an end off the coast of San Francisco, with the participation of Emirates Team New Zealand supported by Nespresso. We reflect on a legendary trophy which is also a showcase for innovation and incredible performances.
THE AMERICA'S CUP SHOULD NEVER BE THOUGHT OF AS THE FORMULA 1 OF THE SEAS! IT IS MUCH BETTER, MUCH MORE TECHNICAL AND MUCH MORE AMBITIOUS. IT TOOK FORMULA 1 THIRTY YEARS TO IMPROVE ON THE MONACO TRACK RECORD BY AN EIGHTH. MEANWHILE, THE AMERICA'S CUP SAW ITS YACHTS DOUBLE IN SPEED OVER THE SAME PERIOD. Formula 1 still clings to the ground with four century-old wheels while the yachts in competition today have cast off the sails of the past and the Archimedes principle in order to get ahead of the future. The America's Cup is nothing like Formula 1, it is more like Star Trek, except that it isn't cinema – this spectacle requires no special effects.
The oldest sporting trophy in the world started out high-tech. In 1851, the Yankee sails were mechanically woven and prevailed over the British hand-spun linen sails. The young Queen Victoria wrote in her private diary that the American yacht was "built according to principles that are a great deal different from our own, and causes a great sensation". The Americans held on to the trophy for 132 years because of their technical dominance and when they finally lost in 1983, the Cup changed hands. Yet, technology is only a means to victory, just as a hammer is only a tool for driving in a nail: someone needs to hold the handle – and this is not achieved on water.
Surprisingly, the biggest sailing competition is won on dry land! Participants (4 in 2013) benefit from the influence of a multinational and the R&D budget of a big company, though their size is more like that of a small business. Their 150 to 200 employees are chosen from among the best in the world. And of course, they come up with lots of ideas, one or two per person per day. So there are usually a few thousand ideas to sort through every month. After three years of preparation, the winner is the one who has chosen the best solutions. "We don't race to win the Cup," says multiple-winner Dennis Conner, "we race to see who has already won."
It was even more important to master technology this year, because everyone started from scratch. The Cup holders came up with the idea of racing the most radical yachts ever created: "tennis courts" topped with the wing of an A380 (the biggest aircraft in the world). These catamarans are almost four times lighter than the monohulls which competed between 1992 and 2007. Their rigid sails have lift-increasing aircraft flaps and spit out up to three times more lift per square metre than a traditional sail. In addition to technical difficulties, they had to overturn an age-old idea – yachts naturally lacked power, and nothing could prepare them to handle the excess power of the new rigid sails. It was the great unknown, and there was no other way to go than to make the yachts fly over the water by grafting wings that fly through the water, or foils, onto them. Without their lift, the catamarans really did not have enough stability. The result was spectacular...
In the early 1980s, when Cup yacht speeds strained up to 6 m/s, the crew went wild! Ten years later, their successors clocked 10-11 m/s and crews returned starry-eyed (when the salt on their eyelids was not making them cry). Now at 20 m/s, the boat rises out of the water like a lift and accelerates like a rocket. The noise of the crashing waves becomes more like the swish of skis - the Archimedes barrier has been broken and the yachts now fly...
We will soon fulfil this incredible dream of sailing against the wind at the speed of the wind! This feat is only possible by combining the existing wind with the one created by the speed of the boat. While spectators enjoy a lovely breeze, the crew suffer a Force 9 arctic gale which, on land, would send tiles and tree branches flying.
In addition to this struggle against the elements and human and technical limitations, there are the rules. They "complicate things", admits Russell Coutts, four-time winner and the man who came up with these rules. "They stop us from using all the resources available." Having specified sails that are too powerful, the rules make foils unavoidable but prohibit us from controlling them with modern techniques – a little bit as if we were required to use steam engines to power computers. So the engine is a series of crew members who continually operate hydraulic pumps. Keep pumping! Even when the yachts are stationary, these workers have to keep pumping to control the wing. What makes the situation even more bizarre is that now that yachts fly, length is no longer essential: smaller units, free of the regulatory weights, will go faster (the current record of 121.2 kph belongs to a yacht half the size of the Cup racers).
So the contraptions that flew over San Francisco bay this summer are dead in the water: progress is ruthless. We will remember them as former visions of the future, honoured alongside the lunar rocket and the Concorde.
For nearly twenty years, New Zealand has monopolised the America's Cup. The New Zealanders won in 1995 and 2000, then New Zealand defectors brought victory to the Swiss in 2003 and 2007 and the Americans in 2010. In 2013, little old New Zealand, with a population equal to that of Croatia, once again gave us the Emirates Team New Zealand Challenger (Nespresso is the Proud Sponsor of ETNZ and Official Coffee of the 34th America's Cup) and managed the American Oracle Defender. And it is the Defender that finally won: the Cup stays in the USA.
Text Daniel Charles - Photography Chris Cameron / Emirates Team New Zealand
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So, you would like a Ewnybox Boxer...?
Ewnybox always encourage people thinking of purchasing a boxer to see and speak to as many boxer owners and breeders as possible. It may also be possible for me to put you in touch with someone in your area for you to contact and meet up with so you can meet their dogs.
There are many considerations when purchasing any puppy, including: space, time, finances and how a puppy will fit into your family life. There are also other things which are often not considered when looking for a puppy, such as parentage, health screening, temperament and so on.
Below is a fact sheet with questions for you to ask a breeder about your potential puppy. We have included our own responses to the questions.
Where does the boxer originate from, and what was the breed developed for?
The boxer was developed in Germany in the 19th century. The boxers ancestors were two German mastiff-type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. They were crossed with the powerful ancestors of the mastiff and the bulldog. Early boxers were used for bull baiting, cart pulling, as cattle dogs, to round up livestock and to catch and pin wild boar and bison until hunters arrived. They later became popular theatre and circus dogs.
The first boxer studbook was started in 1904 . Up until then the dogs varied widely in looks and size. The boxer is known for the way it used its front legs to bat at its opponent, appearing to be boxing. Some of the boxer's talents are as a watchdog, guarding, police work, military work, search and rescue, competitive obedience, *schutzhund, show dog and finally as a wonderful family companion.
* Schutzhund is a dog sport that was developed in Germany in the early 1900s as a breed suitability test for the German Shepherd Dog. The test would determine if the dog displayed the appropriate traits and characteristics of a proper working German Shepherd Dog. Other breeds, including the boxer, have also shown aptitude for the three disciplines used in schutzhund; tracking, obedience and protection.
What is an Assured Breeder and is Ewnybox an Assured Breeder?
Ewnybox are Kennel Club Assured Breeders and this means we conform to all the Kennel Clubs recommendations for health tests and puppy sales for boxers and we have passed a Kennel Club inspection by an assessor.
The Kennel Club recommend that you always buy your puppies from Kennel Club Assured breeders and you can find us on The Kennel Club website.
How big will my Boxer grow?
The Kennel Club Breed Standard details the size of the Boxer as; 'Height: dogs: 57-63cm (22.5-25ins); bitches: 53-59cm (21-23 ins). Weight:
dogs: approximately 30-32 kgs (66-70lbs); bitches: approximately 25-27kgs (55-60lbs)'.
When will my Boxer be considered mature?
Bitches tend to mature faster than males. Approximately 2-3 years to reach physical maturity.
What sort of lifespan can be expected from the Boxer breed?
Approximately 12 years.
Please can I see both parents?
If at all possible, you must try and see the sire of the litter, but always make sure you see the mother and if possible see her with her puppies. At Ewnybox we do not allow puppies to be viewed before they are at least 3 weeks old, due to infection risks. Potential owners will be required to remove shoes and wash hands thoroughly.
We will always allow the mother to be seen with her puppies and where possible the sire as well if he is available. If the sire is not with us and not living nearby we will share information on his pedigree, health etc. Heath information is on the Breed Council website.
Will my puppy be registered with the Kennel Club?
What paperwork will I receive when I pick up my puppy?
All puppies are sold with a contract, full
Kennel Club registration documents, pedigrees and fact sheets that cover every aspect of keeping a new puppy in line with the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme.
Are both parents health tested according to the recommondations of the Boxer Breed Council and the Kennel Club BVA schemes which include scoring for boxer heart murmour?
Yes, Ewnybox test all their breeding stock, male and female and encourage heart testing of all their progeny.
Heart scoring is carried out by a Breed Cardiologist, not a vet, in line with the recommendations of the Boxer Breed Council. Full results and list of cardiologists can be seen on their website. We recommend that when buying a boxer puppy you only buy from heart tested parents. Ask to see the official paperwork to check both parents' scores.
Can I see official certificates for health tests?
Yes, we have cardiologists heart scoring results for all our breeding stock and they are readily available to view.
What health problems are found within the breed and are there different health problems with white boxers?
It is possible that a white boxer could be deaf.
There has been a problem with hearts in boxers but by choosing your puppy from heart tested parents this can help eliminate this.
Juvenile kidney disease (JKD) is also a health problem in the breed and up until now there has not been a test available. However new information may be available soon to change that, so watch this space...
What kind of temperament can I expect from my boxer?
Loyal, strong, loyal to owner and family but distrustful of strangers. Obedient, friendly at play, generally excellent with children, possesses guarding instinct, equable, biddable, fearless and self-assured.
What training is recommended for my boxer?
Socialisation as a puppy is essential for all dogs and boxers are no exception. Puppy classes or ringcraft classes are excellent. General obedience also as boxers can reach a high level of obedience.
Are boxers good with children?
Generally one of the endearing characteristics of the boxer breed is how good they are with children. However, as with all dogs, young children should never be left unsupervised. Boxers are a strong breed and very affectionate, but can sometimes be clumsy with their affection.
What is the recommended diet for my boxer?
All Ewnybox puppies leave with a puppy pack which includes a bag of Pro Plan food and an information leaflet on feeding. You cannot generalise regarding which food to feed as all dogs are individuals and one food may not suit every dog. We do recommend that any changes made to food is carried out slowly and monitored closely. We are always available to help with any questions or problems that may occur with your puppy.
What type of fencing (height and strength) would be required for my boxer?
Boxers are athletic dogs and love to jump and so a six foot fence of strong construction would be the ideal.
Do boxers moult?
The Boxer has a smooth, shorthaired coat and is easy to groom. Brushing with a bristle brush is sufficient and a bath when necessary. Boxers are average moulting dogs.
Vaccinations, worming, flea treatment and microchipping?
All our puppys are wormed, flea treated and micro-chipped before they leave us for their new homes. We expect the new owners to take the puppy for their first vaccination and full health check very soon after collection.
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For those looking for some family-friendly entertainment a bit north of Salt Lake City, look no further than Centerville (about 20 minutes or less from downtown). In a city known more for historic homes than entertainment, CenterPoint Theatre is a gem, raising the bar when it comes to local on-stage productions. They're slogan: "Broadway magic, Utah style."
CenterPoint has been entertaining for three years now. "Before we were CenterPoint, we were Rogers Memorial Theatre," says Executive Director Jansen Davis, "And even after the name change and improvement to the facility, we still have a loyal following from our community and visitors across the Wasatch Front." Reguars come from as far as Logan and Provo.
The new 525-seat facility showcases plays throughout the year, like Fiddler On The Roof, The Secret Garden, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The majority of the production staff and actors are actually volunteers. "One of our largest productions included 100 volunteers, and nearly 16,000 hours of volunteer service," Davis says.
If you think you have a hidden talent or are an aspiring actor, go to an open audition at CentrePoint Theatre and give it a shot. Who knows, maybe the secret of finding entertainment for yourself or your family, is knowing how to be a part of it.
CenterPoint's next big show is currently showing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Click here for dates and tickets.
For more info about CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, click here.


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Nov. 15, 2012
TEMPE – Arizona State University sophomore Shelby Houlihan will compete as an individual competitor this Saturday, Nov. 17 at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Ky.
Houlihan will be the lone Sun Devil represented at the championship competition, earning an individual bid after posting a fourth-place finish at the NCAA West Regional Championships last Friday.
Houlihan's finish matched the seventh-best finish in ASU history at the Regional meet and is the best finish since Amy Hastings took second in 2005. While not all cross country courses are built the same, Houlihan clocked a time of 19:50 at the Jefferson Park Golf Course in the fastest time run by a Sun Devil over a 6,000-meter race, beating her own record of 19:58 set earlier this season - a school record previously held by the Olympian Hastings.
In just her second year, Houlihan has been the staple of the cross country program and has been the team's top finisher at every race in her tenure. Last season, Houlihan was named the Pac-12 Cross Country and Track and Field Newcomer of the Year – becoming the first-ever student-athlete in conference history to sweep the honor.
Houlihan will be trying to earn her first All-American honor of any event and will need to post a top-40 finish to accomplish that. The best finish any Sun Devil has had at the NCAA Championships was a fifth-place run by Lisa Aguilera in 2000. Since 1998, nine Sun Devils have earned All-America accolades.
The women's 6,000-meter race is set to get underway at the E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park at Noon ET.


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Msgr. Kevin Sullivan served as keynote speaker at the mid-year graduation of 15 students who received full academic Regents diplomas on January 31, 2013 at Innovation Diploma Plus (IDP.) This small school devoted to second chances helps teenagers who dropped out of high school, then returned and struggled to receive full academic diplomas.
"I basically grew up here in this school," said graduate Carlos Guilbe. "I wouldn't have done it if it weren't for the students and staff of IDP and Alianza LTW that motivated me to make it."
The program's classrooms, pairing small class size with technological innovations, sit on the top floor of the Louis K. Brandeis campus on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
"We've been working with these young people for the past two years to make sure they pass and finally graduate from high school and personally, professionally and academically get their lives on track," says Eddie Silverio, Alianza's director of youth programs. "To see them get their diplomas is a beautiful experience."
Catholic Charities' Alianza Division partners with youth, families and public and private institutions to revitalize economically distressed neighborhoods. Its mission is to help children, youth and families break the cycle of poverty and fulfill their potential as members of the global community.
"We are filled with excitement seeing how each one of our young adults has accomplished a great milestone, high school graduation," said Alianza LTW Director Daiana Castillo." "Congratualtions Class of 2013! You did it!"
More News from Alianza
Alianza has been able to multiply opportunities it provides the children it serves. Thanks to coordination with Catholic Charities CYO programs, Alianza's Young Men Initiative program brought 11 teens to the Fordham vs. University of Rhode Island basketball game held last month on the Fordham campus.
The trip proved so popular that it is now slated to be the first of many trips to the university campus.
"Our students didn't realize that there was a school that big and beautiful in the Bronx," Mr. Silverio added. "Our trip gave them another incentive to work hard and keep their grades up so that they can go to a school like Fordham."


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I've always had an Ethernet cable to connect to, until now. There is a wireless Internet signal at my location but I think this computer may not have the hardware to connect? I don't see the antenna icon that would normally appear in the bar at the top on Wifi equipped machines.
What do I need to purchase for this computer so it can connect to a wifi?


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ZF-4665: make itemCountPerPage available to view partials
Currently the itemCountPerPage variable is not available in view partials which makes it hard to change from user controls. Adding the following single line in the _createPages function would fix the problem:
$pages->itemCountPerPage = $this->getItemCountPerPage();
r12202 has the fix
This was added earlier . You add the same code. Look at line 843
It's probably for the best if you let Jurrien and me handle bug fixes and improvements to Zend_Paginator. We are actively maintaining this component and do a good job of resolving all issues in a timely manner. For example, we will ensure that the changes are made in an internally consistent way. Thanks! :-)
Changing issues in preparation for the 1.7.0 release.


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Spectrograph, Faint Object, Hubble Space Telescope (FOS)
The Faint Object Spectrograph (FOS), one of the original axial instruments launched with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in April 1990, provided confirming evidence for a massive black hole in 1994 in the giant elliptical galaxy M87. It also engaged in many other observing programs, observing individual stars in other galaxies as well as the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter. But most significantly it refined quantitative measurements of the characteristics of massive black holes from studies of accretion disks at the centers of galaxies. After almost seven years of service, FOS was removed from HST on February 13, 1997 by the Space Shuttle crew (STS 82, Discovery) during a servicing mission to provide room for a new instrument. The instrument was transferred to NASM by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in 1999. It is now on display in the Explore the Universe gallery.
Transferred from NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Manufacturer
- Martin Marietta
- Date
- 1999
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Explore the Universe
- Type
- INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
- Materials
- Black aluminum and mixed metal box mounted vertically on a 4x4 foot aluminum plate. The box protects a precision framework of metal that constitutes an optical bench consisting of optical components, electronic detectors and baffles.
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 91.4 x 91.4 x 213.4cm, 308.4kg (36 x 36 x 84 in., 680lb.)
- Support (Rolling base): 130.2 × 22.9 × 130.2cm (51 1/4 in. × 9 in. × 51 1/4 in.)


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By combining technology and a strong customer-centric focus, Ricoh is able to target emerging business problems with a services-led approach
West Caldwell, NJ, August 1, 2012 - Leveraging ongoing, in-depth analysis of the major business challenges facing enterprises today, Ricoh Americas Corporation is delivering a strategic approach to solving customer problems: Business Information Solutions, advancing the company's strategic shift and commitment to services.The Business Information Solutions approach addresses the entire information workflow across an organization: input through creation and capture technologies; processing to create business value from information; and output to the right person at the right time in the right form to trigger the right decision. Also today Ricoh announced the first in a series of these information management solutions, which are designed to directly address challenges such as globalization, increasingly mobile employees(1), new generational work styles(2), information overload(3), mounting cost pressures and IT infrastructure upheaval(4). Business Information Solutions will focus on universal business concerns that Ricoh has identified through its Managed Document Services program: cost control, environmental sustainability, information security and governance, business process streamlining, change management, iWorker productivity, information optimization and strategic infrastructure. "We have taken a long, deep look at today's dynamic marketplace and the most urgent challenges confronting organizations today," said Dominic Pontrelli, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Ricoh Americas Corporation. "With that insight, we've re-engineered our offerings to focus exclusively on solving our customers' most pressing problems, with solutions that span the entire information flow in an organization, from input, to processing and output."Specific offerings around Business Information Solutions have been created including: Ricoh Digital Imaging Services; Ricoh Managed IT Services for Small Business; Ricoh Digital Mail Services; and Ricoh Mobile Worker Services. More solutions are forthcoming. All will leverage Ricoh's information management expertise and Ricoh technology that, like Business Information Solutions, is customer-focused and solutions-oriented, such as Ricoh's recently announced intelligent multifunction product (MFP) platform.For details on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.(1)Forty-eight percent of CIOs expect to allow tablets on their network this year, up from 16 percent last year. That number is expected to increase to 66 percent by 2013 (Morgan Stanley AlphaWise, Morgan Stanley Research).(2) Gen Y will make up a majority of the workforce in 2015 (The Pew Research Center, Millennials: a Portrait of Generation Next, 2010).(3) The volume of electronic information flowing through enterprises is growing by about 50 percent per year ( IDC, The Digital Universe Decade – Are You Ready? May 2010. Sponsored by EMC).(4) Global cloud IP traffic will increase twelvefold between 2010 and 2015 at CAGR of 66 percent (Cisco Global Cloud Index: Forecast and Methodology, 2010–2015, published 2011).| About Ricoh |Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.For further information, please visitwww.ricoh.com/about/###© 2012 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
Contacts:Linda MontefuscoJill SearlRicoh Americas CorporationBrodeur Partners973-882-2172(603) email@example.com@brodeur.com
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posted Dec 12 2011 8:26AM
Whew...ever have the feeling that you need a weekend from your weekend? Well, that's how I feel after my crazy Christmas weekend!!
I'm counting my weekend as starting on Thursday because that was when we had the Entercom Christmas Party at Mosely Street Melodrama! I was a little nervous about the melodrama because I don't like to participate when I go to the theater. I want the entertainment to come at me...not include me. My nerves were for nothing though because the melodrama was a blast! I lol'd a lot and had a really great time! I also reconnected with my old friend Steve Hitchcock who is a performer in the Christmas show. You should definitely check it out-- if you can't make the Christmas show go to one of the shows throughout the year! Did I mention it's a dinner theater too so you get to eat BBQ before the show? Totally a great way to spend a night out!
***Note - Everything in this blog is worth checking out so get used to me telling you to 'check it out' because I wouldn't write about it if I didn't think it was cool!
Friday brought the arrival of the After Work Party at Heroes in Old Town! The AWP was crazy fun (as usual) and we've added TONS of new ways for you to WIN free stuff so please come join us. I'm there EVERY Friday from 5-7p at Heroes in Old Town.
After Heroes, the whole family went to Illuminations at Botanica. I love this every year but this year was extra fun with the addition of the children's garden. My niece Anna liked the grape lights the best, my nephew Layne loved writing a letter to Santa and my favorite were the lights set to music. If you are looking for a great event for the whole family to enjoy, this is where you want to go! It's open every evening from 5:30-8:30p except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so find some time to go 'check it out!'
Saturday brought an early morning to go have breakfast with Santa! The whole family went and yes, the whole family got our picture taken with Santa. (No, I don't have a copy of it right now to post!) Santa heard my Christmas wish list and he assured me that if I remain on the nice list I'll get what my heart desires. Yay, Santa! You should check that guy out too! Ha!
Saturday night took us to the Crown Uptown Dinner Theater for 'White Christmas.' This was a wonderful conclusion to our Crazy Christmas Weekend! We arrived, were seated in a wonderful little half circle booth and took off for the buffet line! The food was yummy and there was a good variety. Okay, who am I kidding? There were mashed potatoes...that's all I really remember. I love musicals but had never seen 'White Christmas' before so I was excited. The show began promptly at 8pm and was a delight. The refurbished Crown Uptown has only been open a couple weeks so there are still some kinks with the service to iron out but overall we had a wonderful experience! I'm super excited about the upcoming shows in 2012 I may even buy season tickets! I'm talking about 'Wizard of Oz,' 'A Chorus Line' and 'Sweeney Todd.' My little food and musical loving heart is bursting with excitement over the return of the Crown Uptown!! To stay consistant, you should definitely check it out!
See? Overall, a wonderful, fun and crazy Christmas weekend! Now what are you waiting for? Get out there and have a crazy Christmas weekend of your own!
Until next time, have a great Monday! =)
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Nigerian twins The Lijadu Sisters (Taiwo and Kehinde) may not be known to many but they will be. Cousins of Fela Kuti, the women wrote some powerful political and topical material, which they recorded at the famed Decca studios in Lagos, Nigeria, a hotspot for the Nigerian music scene in the 1970′s.
On the albums, you will hear a combination of afrobeat, western pop music, and reggae, with lyrics sung in both English and Yoruba. These collectors' gems will be available digitally and on CD for the first time ever – and yes, you'll be able to cop the vinyl as well.
Danger will be the first release on November 8th. Get ready for uplifting, energetic, and funky music that'll have you spinning. Below, you'll find the schedule of all the releases along with a stream of "Danger."
Danger (1976) – November 8, 2011
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