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The first thing I noticed when I first walked into the Liminis Theatre to see Convergence-Contiuum's production of "Amazons and Their Men" was the floor of the stage area. At first glance it looked like rough planking but at second glance you could see that it was actually simply brown painted concrete with white highlights and lines haphazardly drawn to look like boards.
The problem was that it lacked detail. There were gaps in the lines, lines that did not match up and lines that covered over one another. Now, I am not saying that anyone should go out and buy wood flooring, its just that a better job could have been done with the floor as well as the play. I am sure that on paper it looked like the play was a sure winner but unfortunately there are a lot of things that look good on paper but in reality are not so.
The time is 1939 in the heart of Nazi Germany. Leni Riefenstahl is the darling propaganda filmmaker for the German Socialist Party. In her short career she has wowed all of Germany and Hitler with her films "Triumph of the Will", "Victory of Faith" and "Olympia". She now wants to make an epic romantic historical film "Penthesilea" casting herself as the Amazon Queen. For her love interest in the movie she has cast a Jew from the ghetto to play Achilles and later a gay gypsy to play his male companion, Patroclus. Sparks fly on and off the movie set as Boy and Man become lovers. Added to the mix is "The Frau's" secretly gay sister, "The Extra", who has specialized as a dying ingénue in every one of her films (sometimes more than once in some films).
The problem seems to lie in the attention (or lack of attention) to detail. Just like the fake wood floor, lines are lost, run over or mis-aligned. Costuming runs from weird to ridiculous. At certain parts of the play, Clint Elston, who plays "The Man" in the Achilles costume appears as the "German Minister of Propaganda" wearing a hat and overcoat that does not quite cover the lower portion of his gladiator type outfit. The same is true of Lauri Hammer who plays "The Frau" whose outfit looks like it came straight out of a 20s themed second hand bad clothing store (wig and all), likewise the get-ups for "The Extra" and "The Boy". At one point I was not sure whether I should start laughing but unfortunately this is not a comedy. It deals with grim subject matter of a totalitarian government who used propaganda to bend the will and mind of an entire people and who committed genocide on Jews, Homosexuals, Gypsies, mental patients, political adversaries…in fact anyone who did not 100% live up to the perfect Aryan ideal.
In essence, what you have here is a hard hit ball that curves foul just short of the post. Better acting might make one forget the high-schoolish props, costumes and miscues but I doubt it. It is a work that needs to be lived, not acted. Throughout the entire hour and a half (with a ten minute intermission) I felt that I was being read to, not acted for. The play runs until the later part of this month (August 30th) and hopefully by then a fix can be made. There were some high points to the play such as Clint Elston playing "The Frau's" and "The Extra's" aged mother (beard and all) and Jack Mutuszewski as "The Boy", "The Telegram Messenger" and "Aphrodite" (especially the last one). Lastly, Jaclyn Cifranic as "The Extra" who gave it her all in her many and varied death scenes (hamming it up for all it was worth).
Prude Alert: No bad language is to be found, however there are strong scenes of same sex relationships with open kissing and fondling. If you are sensitive to this then grab a good book and stay at home with a cup of hot coco.
Beefs and Flubs: Take away the mis-cues, crossed over lines and missed lines as well as the costumes, props and acting and it really is not too bad a performance. Another problem was a reference by "The Frau" witnessing the SS committing Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) after the invasion of Poland in 1939 when it actually occurred on November 9 and 10, 1938 and was done by SA paramilitary and non-Jewish civilians.
Shooting From The Lip (In My Opinion): From a company that has delighted and thrilled me to no end with past performances (I was truly looking forward to this show) I was gravely disappointed. Nothing seemed to click…from the acting, delivery of the dialog, costumes and props…it just left me feeling sad. Go see it to see if you agree with me.
The Cast
Lauri Hammer as "The Frau", Clint Elston as "The Man", "German Minister of Propaganda" and the Frau's and the Extra's mother, Jacyln Cifranic as "The Extra" and Jack Matuszewski as "The Boy", "The Telegram Messenger" and."Aphrodite"
The Crew
Stage Manager, Lucy Bredeson-Smith; Lighting Design, Rob Wachala; Set Design and Sound Design, Clyde Simon; Costume Design, Gregory Hatch; Rolling Set Fabricator, Wes Shofner and Postcard Design, Bill Lynn.
The show will run through August 30, 2014. Show days and times are Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. The play will be presented at the Liminis Theater that is located at 2438 Scranton Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students. Reservations and info are available at convergence-continuum.org, by calling (216) 687-0074, or by e-mail at: email@example.com.


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Planet Biopharmaceuticals (formerly Planet Technologies) wants to make it easier to avoid the irritating things in life. The company markets and sells a wide range of products for allergy sufferers, including its own Allergy Control branded bedding and Allergy Free branded air filters. It also markets third-party allergen-reducing products, such as – more... air cleaners and dehumidifiers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning products made by the likes of Miele and Whirlpool. The company sells its products directly to consumers through its allergycontrol.com Web site. To complement its avoidance products, the company also owns the Antigen Laboratories line of allergenic extracts used by physicians for allergy shots.
The company, once known as Planet Polymer Technologies, changed its name and its business focus in 2004 upon the completion of its acquisition of Allergy Free LLC. Previously, the company was a developer of water-soluble and biodegradable polymer materials for the agricultural and industrial markets.
To boost its position in the market, Planet Technologies acquired another allergy-avoidance product marketer, Allergy Control Products, in 2005. It followed up that buy with the 2007 acquisition of Antigen Laboratories.
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James Renner calls himself a "reformed muckraker" but there is plenty of muck, murder and mystery in his debut novel, The Man from Primrose Lane (Sarah Crichton Books, $26). Renner, known to many Northeastern Ohio readers for his true crime reporting for Cleveland's weeklies and his two nonfiction books, Amy: My Search for Her Killer and The Serial Killer's Apprentice, makes his first foray into fiction with a book that defies categorization — a novel that manages to intertwine crime, science fiction and a love story from an engrossing autobiographical viewpoint.
"It's The World According to Garp meets the X-Files," says the 33-year-old Akron resident. "You've got a classic mystery until the last third of the book. I hope the crime readers will embrace the science fiction and the science fiction people will embrace the crime."
Ultimately, the book is about obsession. The main character is David Neff, a former crime reporter for a Cleveland weekly turned best-selling author. Like Renner, he is consumed with an old case involving the abduction of a young girl. Researching and writing the book was therapeutic for Renner, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
"You get so involved in these tragedies it can wear off on you like secondhand smoke," he says. "It's a bear to deal with. When you expose yourself to that much darkness, it has an effect on you. By doing this book, I was able to work through some of the frustrations from the Amy Mihaljevic case. I always wanted to think I was smarter than the guy that did that to her."
Renner has long been fascinated with time travel, which plays an important role in his novel. "I remember seeing Back to the Future as a kid, and I hooked up shoeboxes full of batteries to my bike and rode down a big hill. I wanted to go back in time, but all I got was a bloody shoulder."
He is also a lifelong fan of Stephen King and in 2005 produced a film version of King's short story All That You Love Will Be Carried Away, featuring Harvey Pekar and Joe Bob Briggs.
Renner recently completed a second novel, which he describes as "a love letter to conspiracy theories." The Man From Primrose Lane is already being shopped as a movie project and is being translated in several languages. "I hope it's a lot of fun for Cleveland readers. I put a lot of Easter eggs in it for them."
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HH posts of the week: Just two posts since Xander and I were having too much fun!
- Need some pizza topping inspiration? I posted 3 yummy options.
- I brought back Five Things Friday with some random things and pictures!
Other people's posts of the week: If your name was Ashley, you wrote a good post! 😛
- Ashley wrote a piece about reasons to stop running – what would make you stop mid-run?
- Ashley (again, but on her baby site this time) wrote all about Ada's baby must-haves for 6-9 months old. I love reading these posts of hers!
- Ashley (different Ashley this time, haha) posted a really creative map art project idea!
- Now that I live in Maryland I've really been paying attention to all things Maryland race related. Jess writes about the course changes for the upcoming Rock n Roll half marathon.
- Meghann writes about different ways to get connected with blogging opportunities (and beyond) in your neighborhood. This post is definitely worth a read!
Life through Instagram:
- My SIL sent me these super cute and comfy capris for my birthday! Thank you!
- Carrying diapers in my running belt makes complete sense to me… right?
- Eating healthy on the road!
- Xander being so dainty!
- John made a delicious Mahi-Mahi dinner with a simple garlic butter sauce this week.
- Hello eyelashes!
- Rice crispy treats with chocolate glaze anyone?
- Xander being a cutie. Look at his hair line coming in!
Nom noms of the week: Lots of great recipes this week!
- Jenna's oatmeal sandwich bread looks incredible! I'm hoping it'll turn out when using gluten free all purpose flour… the weighing of ingredients makes me nervous too, but I should give it a whirl!
- I've been in the mood for some bean burgers and Brandi's pinto bean burgers look like a great option!
- Monica made some chocolate gluten free cookies on accident, but they look pretty darn good to me!
- I can't wait to make Gina's baked zucchini sticks! I even have brown rice crispies at home now!
- I'm flying myself to Kristina's house next time she makes these cheesy roasted hasselback tomatoes.
- Love the incorporation of real corn that Emily uses in her blueberry corn muffins. These are going to be easy to make gluten free too!
How was your week? Are you enjoying the long weekend?
Feel free to share a must-read link of the week in the comment section!
Be sure to like Healthy Heddleston on Facebook too — I've been posting some extra tidbits over there, especially when I don't have time to write a full post!


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Turkish Airlines Copyright © 1996 - 2016
- Welcome
- First Turkish Sailors in Antarctica
- Ask Him About The Visual Effects!
- Eating Modestly: Working Man's Restaurants
- Izmir The Beautiful
- Rose Comes Away First Champion
- A Turkish Representative Of Italian Cinema
- Jakarta: Always Hot
- Witness To History: Jordan
- Sharm el SheIkh: Pearl of the Red Sea Riviera
- Creating A Generation Of Readers
- Art Showcase
- Three Photography-Filled Days
- Gardens Of An Artist
- No Empty Stages Here
- Another 'World's Best'
- World's Only Intercontinental Marathon
- Remembering Atatürk
- A Photographer's Life
- An Encyclopedia Of Literature
- Heart Of The World: Bursa
- Ali Aydın'S Adana
- Dreams Come True
- Festivity In Turkish Gardens
- Cultural Adventure In Odessa
- The Middle East's Up-And-Coming Airport
- A Painter Who Breaks The Mold
- Garden Of The Hejaz: Taif
Turkish Plane In Legoland
A Turkish Airlines Lego Model Plane recently took its place at Legoland as a symbol of the airline's partnership with the Danish toy company. The A321 model Lego plane went on exhibition at Legoland, located directly adjacent to Billund Airport, which serves more than two million passengers a year, on October 8 in a press conference also attended by the renowned Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. Turkish Airlines' collaboration with Lego, a perennially popular toy with children around the world, was clinched at the press conference, which attracted strong interest.


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Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services, where and when patients need them—in hospitals, health pavilions, workplaces, schools and homes.
Breast cancer in men is rare - less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas occur in men. Consider the latest statistics available from the American Cancer Society:
Risk factors may include:
Also, there are definite familial tendencies for developing breast cancer:
Infiltrating ductal cancer is the most common tumor type, but intraductal cancer, inflammatory carcinoma, and Paget's disease of the nipple have been described as well.
Lobular carcinoma in situ is rare in men.
The following are the most common symptoms of breast cancer in men. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
The symptoms of breast cancer may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Lymph node involvement and the hematogenous pattern of spread are similar to those found in female breast cancer. The staging system for male breast cancer is identical to the staging system for female breast cancer.
Prognostic factors that have been evaluated include the size of lesion and the presence or absence of lymph node involvement, both of which correlate well with prognosis.
Overall survival is similar to that of women with breast cancer. The impression that male breast cancer has a worse prognosis may stem from the tendency toward diagnosis at a later stage.
Specific treatment for male breast cancer will be determined by your physician based on:
The primary standard treatment is a modified radical mastectomy, just as it is with female breast cancer.
Other treatment may include:
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Building on Atrenne Computing Solution's 40-year history of design excellence in rugged electronic and embedded systems, the Mupac Small Form Factor product line is designed for mission- and performance-critical communications and intelligence. Mupac Small Form Factor compute platforms allow data processing in the field in a fully transportable, highly rugged computing module that improves speed and efficiency by completing processing in the machine, at the distributed level, before delivering data upstream.
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I'm Turning Yellow!
My doctor noted that my complexion had turned yellowish and told me to cut back on foods containing carotene, such as mangoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
The slight yellow-orange tinge to your skin is not a problem; it is a marker that you are on a healthy diet. On the contrary, any person who does not have some degree of carotenemia in his or her skin is not eating properly, and such an eating pattern places him or her at risk of cancer—including skin cancer. I drink no carrot juice; however, my skin has a slight hue, especially when contrasted with the skin of people eating conventionally. When my patients eat a nutritionally packed diet, their skin changes color slightly as well. Tell your doctor it is he who has the dangerous skin tone. However, I still do not recommend taking a vitamin A or high doses of betacarotene from supplements.


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I have tried to read volume 3 of Shakarchi and Stein more than a few times now and I keep getting stuck in chapter one in the same place.
After going through a bunch of basic concepts from analysis we finally come to a lemma, which says that if a given rectangle is the almost disjoint union of other rectangles, then the area of the given rectangle is equal to the sum of the area of the inner rectangles. Ok duh.
So at this point I assume we are going to have a rigorous proof which is going to explain why drawing lines of area 0 in a rectangle doesn't decrease the area of the rectangle. Unfortunately the first sentence of the proof is "we consider the grid formed by extending the sides of all rectangles indefinitely."
Is that supposed to be rigorous? I can think of three different ways to extend the sides of all the inner rectangles indefinitely, and I still can't figure out which one they mean because the picture is pretty strange, and so now I figure I am wrong about why the authors feel the need to prove such an obvious statement.
The next sentence is "This construction yields finitely many rectangles...and a partition of the integers between 1 and M". I'm sorry, but is this a joke, or is this just a weak part of the book that I should skip over?
By the end of the proof I am left very confused as to what the point of this section is. Can someone please explain what I am missing here?


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Get Prepared For 2014 Exams! Oracle Database 12c Is Now In Beta!
By Cinzia Mascanzoni-Oracle on Jan 20, 2014
Access our OPN training repository to get prepared for the exams you want to become certified with. Oracle Database 12c Essentials exam is now in beta and you can take advantage of it.


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Spanish Chef to Michelin: Go Shove Your Star of Slavery
Catalonian chef Joan Borras doesn't want to bother with star ratings.
Catalonian chef Joan Borras has renounced his Michelin star, awarded in 2006. Borras told El Periódico that while "It's the wish of all chefs," after a brush with a brain tumor, "you have to remember the price that has to be paid to keep it ... total slavery, with enormous stress." Agence-France Press couldn't resist noting that the restaurant, Hostal Sant Salvador in northeast Spain, didn't precede a French chef's star rejection: Chef Alain Senderens gave up the three awarded to Lucas Carton in Paris. [AFP via Grinder/Chow.com]


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WARRENDALE, PA – The Materials Research Society (MRS) will recognize the following 24 members (in alpha order) as Fellows of the Materials Research Society at the 2013 MRS Spring Meeting in San Francisco. This recognition honors MRS members who are notable for their distinguished accomplishments and their outstanding contributions to the advancement of materials research, worldwide.
A list of the honorees, along with brief citations that highlight their remarkable accomplishments, can be found at www.mrs.org/current-mrs-fellows/#2013.MRS is fortunate to enjoy the dynamic membership of such outstanding contributors to the progress of materials research and is confident that the examples of excellence, enterprise and dedication displayed by this steadily growing community of MRS Fellows will serve to encourage and inspire all materials researchers, at all levels, and will also support and enhance the prestige and recognition of materials research in serving the broader community.Nominations will soon be accepted for the 2014 MRS Fellows. For information on nomination guidelines and eligibility, visit www.mrs.org/mrsfellows. Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2013.Photos of 2013 MRS Fellows available upon request at email@example.com.
The Materials Research Society MRS is an international organization of almost 16,000 materials researchers from academia, industry and government, and a recognized leader in promoting the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research to improve the quality of life. MRS members are engaged and enthusiastic professionals hailing from physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and engineering—the full spectrum of materials research. Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (USA), MRS membership now spans over 80 countries, with more than 40% of members residing outside the United States. In addition to its communications and publications portfolio, MRS organizes high-quality scientific meetings, attracting over 13,000 attendees annually and facilitating interactions among a wide range of experts from the cutting edge of the global materials community. MRS is also a recognized leader in education outreach and advocacy for scientific research.


text: Hi terracomuniti im here to present you my very first map ok : this is a mimic farm map,tired of not finding your acesori?i got the solution for it! Tools Used: itemariaplus,TEdit,Cheat Engine(whenever i build i like to do things clean >.<) Yield: 1-2 mimics/5 minutes(using the batel pots+water candle gived in the chest from pic.1) fotos: the spawn: and the farm itself: [[click img for full size!!]] oh,a question: does anyone know any upload site at which i can upload .7z and .rar? because the upload a File option can only take .zip(which i dont own,and i had to download test version...)


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Paget's disease of bone causes bones to grow larger and weaker than normal. Paget's disease may cause pain or lead to other medical problems. But it can be treated with medicine, surgery, and healthy lifestyle habits. via NIH
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Location: Chemistry Research Unit
2011 Annual Report
1a. Isolation and identification of elicitors or biotic agents of induced plant volatile emission and other inducible plant defenses.
1b. Elucidation of the signalling interactions that mediate insect and insect elicitor induced plant defenses and volatile emission.
2. Identification and evaluation of chemicals that regulate or influence behaviors, including foraging, mating and oviposition, of important pest insects.
2a. Isolate and identify plant volatiles and insect produced pheromones that in combination attract male and female pepper and cranberry weevils.
2b. identification of oviposition deterring pheromone from pepper weevil.
2c. Interaction between Insect and Host Volatiles on Reproductive Development of Anastrepha spp. (Dipera:Tephrididae).
2d. Identification of oviposition deterring pheromones for Tephritid Fruit Flies.
2e. Influence of Fruit Volatiles on attraction of Small Hive Beetle.
Studies were initiated to identify all of the additive and interactive components of the cranberry weevil pheromone blend to enable development of an improved monitoring trap. Similar studies to elucidate pepper weevil attraction demonstrated that virgin females and males preferred volatiles of plants fed on by males, which contained a combination of male aggregation pheromone and plant volatiles. The interactive role of role of herbivore-induced volatiles and male aggregation pheromone is currently being evaluated. A series of harmless mineral and organic deterrents were compared to commercial pesticides in both the laboratory and field plots to assess their effectiveness in reducing pepper weevil feeding and oviposition. In multiple field trials under heavy pepper weevil infestation, the mineral and organic deterrents resulted in marketable yields and performed equally to the standard pesticide treatments.
Studies were conducted to identify natural products that regulate oviposition deterrence and attraction for pepper weevils. Solvent extractions were performed on large scale collections of female oviposition plugs to find behavioral modifying chemicals. Normal-phase chromatography was used to isolate both attractive and deterrent fractions which were then analyzed by gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric (GC-MS). Collection of volatiles emitted directly from oviposition plugs were also assayed for biological activity. One volatile chemical from plugs elicited attraction and searching behavior by female weevils. These studies provide critical information useful in the development of semiochemical mediated control programs for pepper weevils based 'push-pull' strategies.
Review Publications
Cha, D.A., Linn Jr., C.E., Teal, P.E., Zhang, A., Roelofs, W.L., Loeb, G.M. 2011. Eavesdropping on plant volatiles by a specialist moth: significance of ratio and concentration. PLoS One. 6(2):1-8.
Cabrera Cordon, A.R., Donohue, K.V., Khalil, S.M., Scholl, E., Opperman, C., Sonenshine, D.E., Roe, R.M. 2011. New approach for the study of mite reproduction: the first transcriptome analysis of a mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Journal of Insect Physiology. 57:52-61.
Torto, B., Fombong, A.T., Arbogast, R.T., Teal, P.E. 2010. Monitoring Aethina tumida (Coleoptera:Nitidulidae) with baited bottom board traps: occurrence and seasonal abundance in honey bee colonies in Kenya. Environmental Entomology. 39(6):1731-1736. Cabrera Cordon, A.R., Kreschmar, J.V., Bacheler, J.S., Burrack, H., Sorenson, C.E., Michael, R.R. 2011. Resistance monitoring of Heliothis virescens to pyramided cotton varieties with a hydrateable, artificial cotton leaf bioassay. Crop Protection Journal. 30:1196-1201.
Addesso, K.M., Mcauslane, H.J., Alborn, H.T. 2011. Attraction of pepper weevil to volatiles from damaged pepper plants. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 138(1):1-11.
Gomez-Simuta, Y., Teal, P.E. 2010. Hormonas juveniles y su aplicacion en la tecnica del insecto esteril. In: Montoya, P., Toledo, J., Hernandez, E., editors. Moscas de la Fruta: Fundamentos y Procedimientos para su Manejo. Mexico:S y G Publishers. p. 357-368.
Schmelz, E.A., Kaplan, F., Huffaker, A., Dafoe, N.J., Vaughan, M.M., Ni, X., Rocca, J.R., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E. 2011. Identity, regulation, and activity of inducible diterpenoid phytoalexins in maize. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 108(13):5455-5460.


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Location: Invasive Plant Research Laboratory
2012 Annual Report
Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Entomology Division has collected air potato and skunk vine plants from the field and planted in the research station at Khumaltar, they will use these plants to rear herbivorous insects for initial host range testing. Because of the delay in monsoon collection of air potato and skunk vine biocontrol agent was delayed. Recently, Lilioceris cheni has been collected and reared in NARC facility. Shipping labels from APHIS has been obtained and will be mailed to NARC. First shipment of clean colonies (second generation of lab reared adults) of the beetles will be received at the USDA/ARS/IPRL Quarantine Facility #106 during the 3rd week of August 2012. The biological control agent production, initial host testing and shipment of clean colonies has been directly monitored by principal investigator thru regular communication with the collaborating NARC scientists thru telephone and email systems.


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I'm considering replacing my four year old MacBook Pro non-unibody with an Air, possibly when the line refreshes. My one consideration was GPU output, though. I know my old GeForce 8600M GT isn't much nowadays, but is it better than the onboard 320Ms in the current Air line?
My main question, though: is there a reliable benchmark for graphics output, like Geekbench but for GPU?


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Actor Greg Bronson has been more than a fixture in Arizona independent film. Appearing in hundreds of student, short and feature length films, Greg has always made himself available to independent filmmakers, doing whatever he can to help them see their production through to completion. Whether performing as the lead actor, or somewhere in the background, Greg has been essential in helping filmmakers realize their vision. Recently, Greg was diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently undergoing radiation treatment and chemotherapy. Now, the Arizona independent film community is doing what it can to be there for Greg Bronson. Filmstock Film Festival will be hosting a fundraiser for Greg at the Tempe Pollack Theatre on Thursday March 27th, beginning at 7pm. "Bron Con 2014" will present a collection of short films featuring Greg and scenes from several of his feature length films. Tickets are 10.00 each and can be purchased online. All of the proceeds from this event will be given to Greg Bronson.
The films selected to be screened will feature Bronson in the limitless capacities he has provided filmmakers and will offer a wide range of his versatility as an actor; providing excellent performances in serious roles, screwball comedies or keeping it all cohesive somewhere in the background. Filmstock Film Festival director and "Bron Con 2014" organizer James A Lee described Greg's impact on the local film community: "Greg is a staple of film in Arizona. He can look like anything; a CEO, a homeless man, a zombie... almost anything you can think of, and all with a distinct, Southwestern flair. Many filmmakers I know write their scripts with Greg in mind because of his unique look and consistent performances. He throws himself into every performance he does, making him one of the most pleasant individuals to work with. You'll never get a bad performance from Greg. Because of all his hard work, he has empowered many filmmakers, and thus influenced the stories they create."
"When the Filmstock team realized that Greg needed help, we wanted to help." Lee said. "Enough things just clicked, and the phone calls began immediately. Greg has been such a staple of indie film here that it was one of the easiest festivals to program! At Bron Con 2014 there will be over 90 minutes of highlights, clips and short films featuring Greg and his terrific performances, but there's more to the event than that. Every audience member that shows up will have the chance to sign an over-sized Greg Bronson get-well card, participate, cheer and have a blast while the films are screening (Rocky Horror Picture Show-esque), win prizes from Greg Bronson Bingo (cards the audience will get), and more! Bron Con is more than short film screenings, you will experience an indie film extravaganza and Greg-a-palooza!... it puts the FUN in FUNdraiser!"
"I hope this event inspires the community to continue to take of one another." Lee said. "While this is one event for one man, I really hope the film community at large sees this as a demonstration for how we as filmmakers, actors and organizers can and should take care of our own. I'm hoping as hardships strike other loved ones in the community, more individuals and organizations rise to the occasion to rally and help each other out. We do it all the time for Kickstarter projects and Indiegogo's, why not do it when one of us needs it most as well."
What: Bron Con 2014 – Fundraiser for actor Greg Bronson
Where: Tempe Pollack Cinemas, 1825 E Elliot Rd, Tempe.
When: Thursday March 27th at 7pm.
How much: Tickets are 10.00 All proceeds will go directly to Greg Bronson. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/600619
If you would like to make a donation, you can also do so at this link.


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eScholars @ Fresno State
To enhance and improve the online course offerings at Fresno State by supporting faculty members in the development of online experiences.
Applications for Spring 2016 are now closed.
The eScholar Program is designed to support faculty in the development of online courses (80 – 100% online). Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate, a digital badge, and $2,500 in professional development funds.
Participating faculty will attend a number of professional development activities, including group meetings and group discussions (in person and virtually). Each participant will be assigned an Instructional Designer and other TILT staff support as needed to complete the project and ensure accessibility of instructional materials. Since the stipend is for participation in project-based professional development activities, it does not constitute extraordinary support under the Interim Intellectual Property Policy #540. Faculty members retain ownership rights of all content created.
Frequently asked questions regarding the eScholars Program
- Can adjunct faculty apply? Yes
Any faculty member can apply to these opportunities. There does need to be some indication from your department chair that you are likely to teach the course the semester following completion of the program.
- Is there a difference between an online learning module and an online course? Yes
The training and deliverables for Boot Camp participants are different from developing an online course in the eScholars program. An online module developed in the Boot Camp program can be utilized as supplemental to course content and/or in lieu of face to face content.
- If I was a previous eScholar or participated in Summer Academy can I apply to Boot
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The more desperate, bankrupt and degenerate government becomes, the more they will move to seize the assets of their citizenry. This move by Australia is very concerning, but probably just the beginning. Recall, I recently wrote about how the U.S. government is already looking at interfering in the management of retirement accounts. From the Herald Sun:
HOUSEHOLDS face losing up to $109 million from their family savings as the Federal government moves to seize cash from inactive bank accounts.
After legislation was rushed through parliament, the government will from May 31 be able to transfer all money from accounts that have not been used for three years into their own revenues.
This will mean that accounts with anything from $1 upwards that have not had any deposit or withdrawals in the past three years will be transferred to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
The previous legislation allowed for bank accounts to remain inactive for up to 7 years before the money was transferred to ASIC.
So why the change from seven to three years? They need the money and they plan on taking what they need. It's that simple.
Australian Bankers Association chief executive Steven Munchenberg said there is no benefit for consumers from the changes.
"It is very hard to see why this needed to be rushed through but there have been suggestions it was done more for the government's own financial circumstances rather than customers needs," he said.
This cash grab comes as economists warn the government is on track to hand down a $15 billion budget deficit in May as company tax receipts collapse.
Expect more of this. A lot more of it.
Full article here.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Landmines wound innocent civilians, "prolong war and nurture fear" long after conflicts have ended, Pope Francis told delegates working on the full implementation of an international treaty banning the production and use of anti-personnel mines.
"Reduce the stockpile of weapons! Ban weapons that have no reason for existing in human society and instead invest in education, healthcare, saving our planet and building societies marked by more solidarity and brotherhood," the pope said in a written message to representatives at the treaty review conference in late June.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, sent the message in the pope's name to the conference in Maputo, Mozambique, a nation that in the early 1990s became a symbol of the tragedy of landmines and their effects, particularly on children killed or maimed when they went into a mined field.
The victims of landmines, the message said, "carry — on their bodies and in their lives — signs of an inhumane weapon, an irresponsible weapon, a weapon of cowards."
For civilians in former war zones, "the environment around them is a constant threat when it should be a source of fruitfulness, development and the joy of living."
Cardinal Parolin said Pope Francis offered his encouragement to all those working for a total, global ban on landmines and he urged the international community to put the treaty into effect immediately.
Pope Francis, he said, urges all countries to commit themselves to the destruction of all existing mines and a complete ban on their production "so that there are no more victims of mines" and so that "no child must live in fear of mines."
— By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service.
Other than in pictures, I've never seen a landmine. The few Catholic or "Christian" countries that are left on the earth, do they use landmines? Yemen is almost 100% Islam and Mozambique is about 18% Islam. Are Muslims going to listen to a pope? Most Catholics don't.


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Kaylah Hunter, 6, and Kristian Justice, 9 months old, went missing on May 25. They were last seen at their home at 18491 Ardmore Street.
On June 9, their mother was found murdered in an abandoned home on Penrod Street.
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I do have, and have had, rare and expensive bottles -- but they are already opened/consumed, or I have plans (both definite and/or indefinite) to open them. Once open, of course, they are worthless -- except as whisk(e)y.


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originally stood here in the Piazza della Signoria, but exposure (an understatement!) to the weather wasn't doing him any good. The original is now in a museum and this fine copy replaces him in the piazza. He was surrounded by scaffolding last time we were here, so I was finally able to get a good photo with him.


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Released: Jun 01st, 2003
Running Time: 70
Director: Patrik Kohl
Companies: Indigo Male Productions, Porn Team
Distribution Companies: AVNS Distribution, Inc.
Cast: Cassidy (I), Others
Critical Rating: AA
Genre: Gay Specialty
Cover art could attract your amateur fans.
Oh, what the Internet hath wrought. We learn that Cassidy, a bisexual bottom, hooked up with director Patrik Kohl online. Add two unidentified middle-aged tops who like to be sucked (and who love a 25-year-old finance major's ass to plow) and you have an average amateur sex vid. Unfortunately, Kohl's camerawork (or lack thereof), along with his slacker second cameraman in the back of most shots does little to add momentum to this humdrum encounter. Cassidy doesn't really seem to be into the whole set-up until the fucking begins. However, for a guy who professes to have two girlfriends, he certainly knows how to please a man with his pierced tongue. If only he could have turned the heat on at least medium, there could have been a lot more sizzle in this effort. Tape seems padded by a 10-minute solo sudsy shower scene that goes nowhere.


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NEW YORK — Top-tier jewelry companies aren't flinching in the face of the U.S. economic slowdown — and are proceeding full-speed ahead with their store expansion programs.
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Chanel is the latest brand to open a well-appointed jewelry flagship to service its ultrawealthy clientele, joining the likes of De Beers, Graff, Cartier, Leviev and Bulgari in creating Manhattan showcases to opulence. And, despite seesawing stock markets, the weak dollar and the subprime mortgage crisis, the well-heeled show no signs of cutting back on jewelry purchases. In fact, they see the products as an investment, especially in a era of skyrocketing precious metals and gems prices.
Chanel will open a 1,838-square-foot expanded Madison Avenue fine jewelry and watch boutique on Tuesday offering pieces starting at $1,450, but much of the focus is on the rare, exclusive and expensive. The store will house a collection of high jewelry that starts at $150,000 and climbs to $2.3 million for the La Pluie Diamant necklace set with a 10.16-carat diamond.
To mark the opening, the store will offer a 12-piece special ring collection with prices over the million-dollar mark. The company also recently partnered with Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet to create complicated movements for its successful J12 ceramic watch. One such watch is set with sapphire baguettes and costs $195,000.
"Business is performing very well around the world and in the U.S.," said John Galantic, Chanel Inc.'s president and chief operating officer, referring to the jewelry and watch operation. "The business is particularly growing at the level of high jewelry. The ultraluxe shopper is looking for special, one-of-a-kind pieces."
Chanel's Madison Avenue boutique itself is a luxury experience. Peter Marino, who also is working on Graff's new, expanded digs across the street, modeled the store after Coco Chanel's legendary 31 Rue Cambon apartment, replete with a paneled library, a fireplace with a selenite crystal centerpiece, Garouste and Bonetti lamps and Coromandel screens. A bronze stag sculpture by François-Xavier Lalanne, a Joseph Stashkevetch photograph and a Yto Barrada piece of art punctuate the space.
The VIP room has hand-stitched, silk-tufted walls for an exclusive feel.
"When we open these very special boutiques, we're creating exclusive, limited edition pieces for them," said Galantic. "We want [customers] to feel the experience of buying something exclusive."
Chanel introduced its first fine jewelry collection in 1932. In 1993, the collection was relaunched with the opening of a boutique at 18 Place Vendôme in Paris. There are eight Chanel fine jewelry boutiques in the U.S., including Beverly Hills, and there are 41 such stores worldwide. Fine jewelry is sold exclusively in these shops and in select traditional Chanel fashion stores.
Although he declined to provide sales projections, Galantic anticipated that the store would do well among local shoppers and tourists, and he doesn't see the business waning.
"When you talk about those consumers who can afford that price range, you can't really talk about recession," said retail consultant Dana Telsey. "They are looking for exquisite pieces all the time. There's not enough quantity at this quality."
Graff, which focuses exclusively on rare diamonds and large gemstones, has plans to open a 5,600-square-foot store at 710 Madison Avenue at East 63rd Street, down the block from its current 800-square-foot store on Madison Avenue.
"Our important sales have grown tremendously since the beginning of the year," said Henri Barguirdjian, president and chief executive officer of Graff, America. "Fine stones are extremely rare and have increased in value steadily over the years. It is a well-known fact that when the general environment is very challenging for investing in the stock market and real estate, people that have cash available tend to acquire very rare items. I have clients that want to invest a few million in diamonds. It is a safe haven."
Barguirdjian said the company welcomes new clients from emerging markets all the time. Those from Russia, China and India are buying important pieces. The average sale at Graff is $400,000. This year, the London-based firm will open stores in Geneva and Moscow, and next year there are plans for a boutique in Shanghai.
De Beer's 2008 plan is to open 25 stores, including six in the U.S. By the end of this year, the diamond jewelry brand plans to have a total of 50 stores across the globe.
"Europe and the U.S. are expected to be more challenging in the months to come, particularly on the entry price [below $5,000]," said De Beers ceo Guy Leymarie. "But the upper market is very dynamic and is expected to continue to be, as diamond supply above 5 to 10 carats is increasingly short compared to a strong unsustained demand. The market volatility plays in favor of diamond jewelry more and more as it is seen as a safe investment."
Van Cleef & Arpels is opening its 10th U.S. store next month in Naples, Fla. This year, the exclusive jeweler has opened a store in Las Vegas.
Other jewelry brands, such as Bulgari and Cartier, have multiple categories in addition to high jewelry. Both brands are respectively pushing their handbags, eyewear and entry-price jewelry. Cartier is placing emphasis on its Marcello handbag, while Bulgari's range of handbag styles is large and growing. Either way, both Bulgari and Cartier are continuing to be aggressive with store expansion.
In the past few months, Bulgari — which last week reported that profits slipped 4.6 percent in the first quarter because of weakness in Italy and the U.K. — opened stores in Panama and Costa Mesa, Calif. There are plans to open units in Atlanta and Short Hills, N.J.; to expand the San Francisco store, and the firm is in negotiations to open a shop in Boston.
"We will basically continue to implement our strategy, especially in jewelry and watches," said Bulgari ceo Francesco Trapani, who admitted the U.S. has flailed in the first quarter. "On the one side, there is a mood that is not pushing toward high consumption. On the other side, you have a real sect that's suffering. I don't know if the clients of high jewelry are really suffering. We always say in the end that when you have an economy suffering, all people are suffering."
Bulgari has recently increased its high jewelry and diamond assortment. Leviev is one if its suppliers for large and colored diamonds.
"Traditionally, diamonds have not been the most important segment for Bulgari," said Trapani. "But we have grown our diamond business pretty aggressively."
Bernard Fornas, ceo of Cartier International, said that since Cartier has multiple categories, including handbags, eyewear, watches, jewelry and gifts, its growth is infallible.
"It's a high-end business, but it's better protected," said Fornas. "For the moment, we don't feel anything in the U.S. We will continue to develop as we are used to doing."
Cartier has 34 North American boutiques and has plans to open another Las Vegas store, is renovating three stores and is opening boutiques in two Neiman Marcus locations.
"A lot of these stores aren't just opening for today, they're opening years from now," added Telsey. "The locations help extend brand awareness."


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Live Coverage
Tour de France 2013 Stage 2
Live team coverage of stage 2 at the 100th Tour de France
Another from the drive today. The mountains here reach 3000 meters (over 9,000 feet), as high as much of the Alps.
For all things Tour de France at VeloNews.com, visit our Tour page: velonews.competitor.com
Check out our "Inside the Tour" video player from Burst, midway down the right column on the page, for interviews with André Greipel, John Degenkolb and Tom Danielson.
Neal, with the late climb, the finale is good for Sagan and for the world champion, Philippe Gilbert. Gilbert's BMC Racing director John LeLangue told letour.fr as much this morning:
"The final climb is well located for Philippe ... But we'll have to determine our tactics as we get near the end.
"The nature of the climb suits him but there are 12km of racing after the top and much of that is along the coast where the wind could be strong and this could hinder someone who attacks on the climb."
British champ Mark Cavendish is hoping Gilbert and co. don't get their day, telling Eurosport before the start: "It's hard to tell on today. It's a pretty difficult day, but it's a long run-in to the finish. I'm hoping for a bunch sprint, but we'll see what the other teams do."
Cavendish's Omega Pharma team has one rider in the chase, with Cannondale and Argos.
@Brian Both Sagan and Gilbert are wearing just enough gauze to make it tough to imagine them riding at full speed.
Never discount the mummy, though, Tim. Everyone always focuses on Frankenstein, and then mummy gets them.
@brian Which is what it would take to carry the extra time after the climb. A full team like Cav's can reel in pretty much anyone with that much distance available.
From the Giro Rosa, the race is inside 10km to go on stage 1 and the peloton is together.
Thoughts on whether or not Martin should have started today, considering he had a concussion yesterday?
The top women's stage race in the world is underway with Evelyn Stevens and Mara Abbott among the top favorites for the overall victory.
Neal, if Martin is concussed, I would hope the Omega Pharma team would resort to a medical protocol aimed at protecting him from the risk of serious injury. Being a traditional Belgian team, I'm not confident that they have. Squads like Garmin-Sharp have forward-looking protocols in place, a point that was pushed after Omega Pharma's Tom Boonen rode dangerously following a head injury in the 2011 Tour.
@Neal, did Martin start? I wasn't here at the start of the stage to find out.
In that 2011 incident, Fabian Cancellara rode back to the Quick Step team car to explain that Boonen was a danger to himself and the peloton.
You're scaring me, Brian.
Yes. Martin is in the race, wrapped in gauze. As Caley pointed out this morning at breakfast, head injuries can compound upon themselves. If he were to fall and hit his head again today, or tomorrow, the severity of the injuries would be much worse.
There's a consensus in the twittersphere about it being a concern. That said, unless you're on the ground and have medical training, it's tough to make a real contribution to the topic.
But, as you said there's been a series of wrong decisions by WorldTour level teams dealing with concussions.
A good friend of mine was told that he would "let the team down" if he didnt try and start after receiving a serious concussion. I think that's a common approach and totally undermines the fact that a rider in that condition is exactly the wrong person to make a decision about riding or not with a concussion.
Indeed. Every one of those guys is a competitor. It's an issue we see playing out in the U.S. in the NFL.
Kirsten Wild wins stage 1 of the Giro Rosa.
1st Wild Kirsten (Holland Team)
2nd Vos Marianne (Rabo Woman Cycling Team)
3rd Tagliaferro Marta (MCipollini Giordana)by Giro Rosa via twitter edited by Brian Holcombe 6/30/2013 12:58:38 PM
100km from the finish, we still have a four-man breakaway, which is 2:05 ahead of the peloton:
Ruben Perez, Euskaltel-Euskadi
David Veilleux, Europcar
Lars Boom, Belkin
Blel Kadri, Ag2r La Mondiale
Cool to see Veilleux in the break. The first French Canadian in the Tour de France. Just a few years ago he was racing for Kelly Benefits on the NRC circuit. Great kid, strong rider.
Euskatel has already had more success in this year's show than in recent years: Lobato in the maillot pois. Who takes it away from him?
Andy Hood and I chatted with Andre Greipel this morning at our hotel. The Gorilla said he's definitely gunning for the green jersey.
French TV just ran an interview with the Orica bus driver from this morning at the start.
A quick non-Tour mention. My neighbor Dusty Labarr, mechanic for the Luna team and husband of Georgia Gould, has qualified for the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb this morning. The live video feed of that race — an auto race to the summit of the 14k-plus peak above Colorado Springs — is sponsored by Red Bull, a big backer of our special guest Tim Johnson. Best of luck, Dusty.
The driver says (this is translated and paraphrased) that when he he passed the deviation they told him to go on, and nobody ever told him to stop while he was driving through.
Hazing for the new guy?
Katusha is putting some pace into the chase on a the short decent to the base of the 1st KOM, alongside Michal Kwiatkowski from Omega Pharma.
The most dangerous thing at the Tour today: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOAh9vcCYAEwEdb.jpgby adammyerson via twitter 6/30/2013 1:10:36 PM
Omgosh, that picture of Cipo is awesome. He would ride around Corsica shirtless and greasy and handsome.
Age-defying makeup. Cipo still has it.
So Velo team, are you planning some critical questions for UCI for allowing Tony Martin to ride today? No team sport in North America would allow him to play today.
Brian and Neal, all riders got the same time yesterday with Argos Shimano capturing the stage, and yellow, green, and white jerseys. How does Vacansoleil have the team classification? why not Argos-Shimano?
If you're following along today, send in your comments. We'll get to as many as we can.
Scott: Easy. When there is no difference on time, the decision for team GC is based upon stage-finish placings.
@fat2cat Judging by last weeks Stanley Cup, there's one team sport that also plays the injury card very close their chests. Easy to guess there were in diagnosed concussions to go along with the usual cracked ribs, punctured lungs and so on.
looking at The stage results from yesterday, it's easy to se that Kittel had a great performance by HIMSELF. the next Argos- Shimano rider was 49th. the train was disconnected.
Hey, I just saw Ted King working at the front of the peleton. Awesome seeing him in this race.
The battle for the KOM points is on!
Here goes Veilleux!
Kadri closes him down, Perez, then Boom in the wheel.
Veilleux goes again on the right.
Kadri again is chasing.


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The Celtics are sliding and Dino has an idea for how to turn it around. Gerry's not so sure. Either way, they both agree there needs to be more grit on the roster.
Our friend from the NFL on CBS, Boomer Esiason, joins D&C to discuss Bill Belichick and Tom Brady heading to their fifth Super Bowl together. Boomer also shares his thoughts on Joe Flacco's performance and the dropped catch by Lee Evans thanks to Sterling Moore.
Wednesday night, embraced the responsibility and scored the tying goal in Boston's 3-2 win over the Predators at TD Banknorth Garden . It was a performance that seemed to be a direct flashback to the 2006-07 version of Bergeron filled with promise and potential beyond
playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and authored a trademark Big Bad Bruins beat down on the Canes, 7-2, at TD Banknorth Garden . ( Recap .) Now, it seems that the Canadiens can move over. There's always room for more blood-boiling
the crowd at the Celtics games this season that a bit of a laissez-faire attitude had already settled into the TD Banknorth Garden hoops crowd, and both the fans and teams appeared to be sleepwalking through a paint-by-numbers regular season. Everyone
Cleveland Cavaliers, on the other hand, played only 1,920 through the first two rounds. 18,264: Average home crowd attendance For the second consecutive season, the Celtics averaged a sellout crowd of 18,624 at the TD BankNorth Garden .
importance of experience against the Chicago Bulls. In each of those games there was a certain electricity in the TD Banknorth Garden . Fans cheered for 48 straight minutes, players waved towels, there was never a quiet moment. This time, the Magic
solace that — starting Friday against the 0-2 Pistons — they play 19 of their next 25 games in the confines of TD BankNorth Garden . As the Celtics prepare to open that stretch, here are five lessons from the first five days of the
it, and we're going to let them," said coach Doc Rivers following last night's open scrimmage at the TD Banknorth Garden . "We're honest with guys. There is a spot there and not everyone is going to play it. It has been a competitive
donned his finest suits throughout the seven-game series that culminated with a 109-99 Celtics victory at the TD Banknorth Garden . If the surprising Bulls had appeared to be all the KG-less Celtics could handle, the Dwight Howard-led
in the playoffs with a Game 1 victory in Boston, but Ward stepped up in Game 2 by silencing the offense and the TD Banknorth Garden crowd with a 3-0 shutout. The Hurricanes used home victories in Game 3 and 4 to push the East's top
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Anthony Dr. Dragani is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania. He has an M.A. in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University. A Byzantine Catholic, Dr. Dragani frequently lectures and writes on topics related to spirituality and ecumenism
Order Anthony's critical examination of Adrian Fortescue, one of England's foremost authorities on Eastern Christianity Place order
To the web-site of Dr. Anthony Dragani. This website is dedicated to highlighting the similarities that are found in the western and the eastern churches. For many years polemics on both sides have misrepresented what the other side believes, it is due to this lack of charity and clarity that the two remain suspicious of one other.
Yet in our own time we have seen much progress being made toward better understanding of one another. The aim of this modest website is to join in the effort toward greater respect and understanding. Glory to Jesus Christ!
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From: [Too Chickenshit to Sign]
To: "Positive Atheism"
Subject: original idea
Date: Monday, 20 December 2004
Just stop. you are as bad as the theists. if atheism is "no big deal", then why make a whole web site about it? You are being just as pathetic. Such lame-asses. You are giving decent atheists such bad names.
From: "Positive Atheism"
To: [Too Chickenshit to Sign]
Subject: Same Old (Unoriginal) Slander
Date: December 22, 2004
If atheism is "no big deal" as you suggest, then why are you so anxious about what we do?
(Do you even know what we do? Have you read our FAQ? Are you simply responding to the great big word at the top of our front page? Might you be judging us on the basis of previous experiences you've had with others who called themselves "atheists"? Or could it be that you've bought in to the bullshit about atheism that a large fraction of religious preachers have laid on our society?)
If atheism is "no big deal" as you suggest, then why are you so ardent in your desire to shut down a lowly atheistic web site? (This one is, among other things, a project dedicated to stopping bigotry against those without a god-belief.) May I assume that you also call the hobby of collecting Pez™ dispensers "no big deal"? If so, do you likewise write insulting letters to collectors of Pez™ dispensers who erect web sites to celebrate, support, and promote this hobby, simply because you don't think very highly of what they do?
If "decent atheists" are, by definition, those who do not make web sites or otherwise express themselves, then how can you pretend to speak for "decent atheists" if they, by definition, remain hidden from you and thus unknown by you?
Finally, if you want people to take your opinions seriously, then why didn't you sign your letter?
Cliff Walker
"Positive Atheism" Magazine
Entering our 10th year of service
to people with no reason to believe


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I feel in love with this dress in Chicago! I wore it on my wedding day this past August. It is a mermaid style dress, very forgiving in the waist line (it hides the tummy bulges) and very va va vooom! I am 5'6″ 36/30/38 and the dress fit like a glove.
- Alterations: I had the dress shortened so that I could wear 3 inch heals or flats, depending on the dancing mood i was in. The bust was taken in about an inch but with my cutlets I was a C cup without any spillage issues. I did not alter the hips, or waist. The Straps were shortened one inch. I also had a french bustle put in (tie up method). Pictured below.
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Coming into one's own as an individual is a normal right of passage. For Marie-Christi, this took a little something extra. As a twin, she worked to set herself apart by developing a life rich in volunteerism, letting her thoughtful character shine through.
Marie-Christi started early by helping out her teachers and volunteering at the snack bar during school events. Moving into high school, she has served as President of her school's Key Club since her freshman year and is credited with keeping the club going. During her years with Key Club, Marie-Christi has also worked with various non-profit organizations, including the Salvation Army, Unicef, and the Tzu-Chi Foundation.
With the objective of becoming a Registered Nurse, Christi has already set to work preparing for the career by becoming a Certified Medical Technician and working in a residential care facility for the elderly. Not the least of Marie-Christi's achievements is that 2012 marked the year she became a US citizen. Not only are we proud to call her a fellow American, but we are honored to welcome her as one of this year's Mayor's Top Teens.
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Bad puns and our favorite spooky holiday? Sign us up! We'll be rockin' the Bone Jour Raglan Pullover ($26) by BAF every chance we get between now and Halloween. The skeletons make us feel a little badass, like this year we could actually make it through all of A Nightmare on Elm Street without flinching!
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Magic Beans
Eat to Live Dr. Fuhrman points out that, among beans' many other talents, they can decrease a person's risk of colon cancer and even reproductive cancers. Take a look:
2. Nelson, N. J. 1996. Is chemoprevention research overrated or under-funded? Primary Care & Cancer 16 (8): 29-30.
A large recent study examined the eating habits of 32,000 adults for six years and then watched the incidence of cancer for these subjects over the next six years. Those who avoided red meat but at white meat regularly had a more than 300 percent increase in colon cancer incidence.1 The same study showed that eating beans, peas, or lentils, at least twice a week was associated with a 50 percent lower risk than never eating these foods…Now, I doubt you thought about that when you were singing, "Beans beans a magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot." Want more bean factoids? Vegan Grandma has got a whole bunch of them:
..Beans, in general, not just soy, have additional anti-cancer benefits against reproductive cancers, such as breast and prostate cancer.2
In some Eastern cultures, legumes have been a basic dietary staple for more than 20,000 years. The lima and pinto bean were cultivated for the first time in the very earliest Mexican and Peruvian civilizations more than 5,000 years ago, being popular in both the Aztec and Inca cultures.Be sure to check out the part of the post where she lists the many different varieties of beans. You'll see things like Adzuki Beans and Cranberry Beans—I'm getting hungry already! 1. Singh, P.N., and G.E. Fraser. 1998. Dietary risk factors for colon cancer in a low-risk population. Am. J. Epidem. 148: 761-74.
2. Nelson, N. J. 1996. Is chemoprevention research overrated or under-funded? Primary Care & Cancer 16 (8): 29-30.


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The Interactive Case is designed to illustrate how we think our way through the challenges our clients present to us. Although this is not a real client assignment, it closely approximates how BCG approaches strategy consulting.
As in a case interview, you will be asked to develop a recommendation for the client by analyzing the relevant facts and demonstrating your ability to formulate a supportable conclusion.
Although there is no single correct answer, there are a limited number of sound, defensible conclusions. At the end of exercise, you'll receive feedback that illustrates the kind of thinking BCG interviewers will be looking for. It should take a little less than an hour to work your way through the assignment. Please note that your participation in the interactive case is completely anonymous. We do not use the results for any type of pre-assessment in the recruiting process.


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The first day of autumn this year is on September 23, last year it was on a Sunday, Sept. 22. During this time the leaves are slowly changing, the weather gets cooler, and the kids are going back to school. September is the last month of summer till Sept. 23 comes of course then it becomes autumn. If you have noticed there have been many articles written about the season and the superstitions that play against it. Each article looks at a relation to things that relate to the season and its own superstitions.
This article is going to look at the month of September and some superstitions that are about the month.
- Thunderstorms that happen in September are considered a very good sign for crops.
- Some legends don't like storms in Sept. like this one, if its a wet month then a drought will be happening a following year.
- It is unlucky to post a love letter on Sept. 1. That probably goes with texts and Facebook messages too!
- If you hear a cuckoo calling in Sept. that means that a death will happen.
- Collecting nuts on Sept. 14 is very dangerous because the devil will also be collecting them too.
- If you marry in Sept. your marriage will smooth and serene too.
- If you also marry in Sept. you will have a wealthy marriage.
- If a man is born in this month he will be honest on all his deals that he makes.
- A woman born in this month is described as being very modest and virtuous.
So those were a list of superstitions that deal with the month September. Hopefully you found it just as interesting as it was researching the topic.
If you have any superstitions about September that have been in your family or heard it from a friend, please feel free to share those!


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Currently, I want to adding some metadata information(like ID3 tag) into mpegts file which can make the client player play the mpegts file and read the injected information at the same time.
On the MaxOS platform, we can use mediafilesegmenter to add some ID3 tag by the command of "mediafilesegmenter -M metafile file". And then, the ios device can play the modified ts file and also can read the added string correctly.
However, I really need a tool which can do the similar thing under linux platform. For example, adding the artist name, album name, etc. into the ts file.
Any suggestion? I really need some help!


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I give you a solemn oath:
To obey and defend the explicit word of the United States Constitution until its repeal.
To adhere to Libertarian principles, without compromise.
To work tirelessly to undo the damage done by other politicians.
To work tirelessly to prevent more damage by other politicians.
To always vote against socialism.
If elected, I will:
Vote against all spending increases.
Vote against all taxes.
Vote against all bills that violate the Constitution.
Vote against all bills that increase the size or influence of government.
Vote against all bills that weaken the sovereignty of the United States.
Vote against all bills that would require any compromise.
Vote for all bills that protect the rights of individuals.
Work for the impeachment and removal of all officials, whether elected, appointed or hired, who have violated their oaths to you (their masters) and the Constitution.
In short, expect me to vote "No" on damned near everything!
I encourage you, the voter, to print this page and put it in a safe place. This is my contract with you. I can make this contract with you because, unlike Republicans and Democrats, I am a man of my word. I am a man of principle. I can stand behind these promises because I am a Libertarian.
What is a Libertarian? Click HERE to find out.
If you spend just 8 minutes of your life watching this movie, you pretty much know everything you need to know about me. I agree with everything in this movie, and can think of nothing more to add:
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Vilcabamba Real Estate in Ecuador
Most people look to Ecuadorian real estate because of the natural setting and pristine environment. Some have already discovered the beauty of Vilcabamba homes, set in a high valley of the surrounding mountains. The fertile land and colorful flora and fauna of South America is an ideal place to live at any age. Vilcabamba real estate has recently become popular, as more people have begun to find out about the high life expectancy and healthy population of locals. The fresh air, temperate climate and year round growing season make Ecuador real estate a great option for people who are looking to settle down and find inner peace.
Vilcabamba Real Estate Types
You can view Vilcabamba real estate land all around the village and in the surrounding mountains as well. The ones with smaller land (under one hectare) are called terreno, while the over one hectare land will be advertised as a finca. You can choose to buy land only, or Vilcabamba homes with an area suitable for farming. Some of the properties are in better condition than others, therefore, you will need to check out the location, amenities and structure, before you make up your mind. Expert Vilcabamba real estate agents can provide you both practical and legal advice.
The Most Popular Ecuador Homes
Some of the most popular Ecuador homes are found in the Andes, and Vilcabamba real estate is popular because of the healthy and laid-back atmosphere. People say that this is the last place to find real Inca people, and you will come across men and women aged over 100 years, thanks to the healthy and stress-free lifestyle of locals. You will want to find the perfect spot by looking at the scenery, landscape features and accessibility as well.
Sustainable Vilcabamba Homes
One of the main reasons why people choose Vilcabamba homes is the peace and tranquility of the place. You are used to worrying about doing your shopping in the busy supermarket, paying too much for electricity and heating, but this can all end. You can go back to the natural way of living your life, without damaging your environment. People in Vilcabamba are content and healthy, because they have fewer things to worry about.
Vilcabamba Real Estate for Farming
Some couples and families choose Vilcabamba real estate to set up their own farm and stop the rat race. If you can afford to withdraw from the civilized and stressful way of life you are living now, you can set up your own sustainable development. The great number of plants that love the climate of Vilcabamba offers you plenty of options, and you do not have to worry about chemicals, poison, preservatives or GM fruits or vegetables, either. Vilcabamba real estate properties are available at a low price and can provide you happiness and tranquility for the rest of your life.


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Women's basketball roundup: Jeff Judkins becomes winningest coach at BYU
PROVO — BYU head coach Jeff Judkins became the all-time winningest coach in BYU women's basketball history, picking up his 220th career win as the Cougars defeated Pepperdine, 80-56, Thursday at the Marriott Center.
Judkins passed former BYU coach Courtney Leishman (1977-89) for the record and is now 220-111 (.665) in his 11th season as head coach of the Cougars. Leishman finished at BYU with a 219-124 (.638) record.
"This milestone means I've had great players," Judkins said. "You can't make chicken salad without chicken. I've had great assistant coaches who work hard and believe in me. It's gone by fast and winning makes me happy so I've had some good nights. I'm happy to be doing something I've wanted my whole life and to be good at it helps in having success. I'm very excited about where this program is going."
BYU, winner of 14 of its last 15 games, improved to 15-3 and 4-1 in the West Coast Conference as Pepperdine fell to 8-8, 3-2.
BYU senior Haley Steed set a career high with 14 assists, collecting her third career double-double with 11 points in addition to four steals and three rebounds.
"They're (Pepperdine) really fast and quick in every position," Judkins said. "They're really good at spreading you out and I thought we did a good job early but we got tired. We haven't zoned much but I think we probably played more zone tonight than I have in two years. I thought Haley had a stellar night. Their game was to pressure her and she still had 14 assists tonight. You can't coach that, you can't coach toughness."
Freshman guard Lexi Eaton had a team-high 15 points, to go with three steals, two blocks and a career-best seven boards.
Tied 15-15 early, an initial 9-0 run helped BYU jump out to an early 24-15 lead behind strong play by Steed. After a steal and jumper in transition, Steed assisted on two-straight 3-point baskets first by Stephanie Vermunt and then by Eaton.
The Cougars went into halftime up by 10 points, 37-27, thanks to Eaton's hot hand. The freshman netted nine of BYU's last 16 points before halftime over the final seven minutes of the first period.
The Cougars turned to center Jennifer Hamson off the bench in the second half, using the sophomore to bury the Waves with a 13-2 run to take a decisive 58-38 lead with 12:16 remaining. Hamson scored the first nine points of the run on layups and BYU held Pepperdine to a single field goal over the final nine minutes for the victory.
"I try to take the challenges he (Coach Judkins) gives me to heart and then my teammates are good and give me good passes," Hamson said. "My teammates are really good at being aggressive and they find me down low. We always try to push the advantages that we have and we had that tonight so it worked for us."
Hamson finished with 13 points and five blocks in 19 minutes of play and was joined by Vermunt's 12 points on 3-for-3 shooting from beyond the arc in giving the Cougar bench a 30-4 margin over their Pepperdine counterparts.
BYU plays San Diego at Jenny Craig Pavilion on Saturday at 3 p.m. The game will be broadcast on BYU Radio.
UTAH STATE 74, NEW MEXICO STATE 56: At Las Cruces, N.M., with four players scoring in double digits, the Aggies (10-5, 1-0) captured their fifth-straight win with a 74-56 win against New Mexico State (3-13, 0-1) in USU's Western Athletic Conference opener. USU is now 4-3 in WAC openers, winning its last three. Utah State is also now 2-1 in WAC road openers.
With 13 second-half points, senior guard Brooke Jackson led all scorers with 18 total points, while senior forward Ashlee Brown scored 15 points. Senior forward Maddy Plunkett added 13 points, while junior guard Devyn Christensen sunk 12 points. Sophomore guard Jennifer Schlott made the most of her minutes with five assists in five minutes of action. The five assists tied a career high for Schlott.
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Looking for a great way to spend your Labor Day weekend? If the thought of tasting new beers in a lively atmosphere sounds appealing, then consider attending the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival, scheduled for the end of August, 2014. Here are the essential facts:
Event: Brewmaster's Craft Beer Festival
Location: Moody Gardens, Galvestion
Date & Time: Friday August 29, 2014 through Saturday August 30, 2014.
Brewmaster's Craft Beer Festival is now in its fifth year. Brought to you by Food & Vine Time Productions, it ranks as the largest beer festival in the state of Texas with more than 60 breweries already pledged to attend the event and tap their beers for all to sample.
Like in past years, the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival will feature different events each day. Here is what the organizers have on the schedule so far:
Friday Events:
- Brewlicious Brews and Foods Pairings
- Brewmaster's Friday Night Pub Crawl
Saturday Events:
- Texas Brewery Tasting Tour
- BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge
- BrewHaHa Grand Tasting
- Beach, Brews, & Bands
Tickets are sold separately for each individual event and can be purchased by clicking here. Attendees can, if they like, purchase a single Hopper or Big Hopper pass that includes admission to all of the events on one or both days. If only certain events fit your schedule, just pick and choose the events you like best and buy tickets for only what you like. It's that simple!
Labor Day weekend only rolls around once per year and the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival is a great way to spend the holiday in full fellowship with beer enthusiasts from across Texas and the nation. Click the above links, buy your tickets, and make your way to Galveston Island on August 29 and August 30, 2014 for back-to-back days of craft beer bliss.