text:
About Us
Joyce Davison and Maureen Waterson set up in business together as a Partnership in January 1980 (at Exchange Buildings on Newcastle upon Tyne's Quayside) without specifically thinking of creating a business specialising in the manufacture of Church Robes - and J & M Sewing Service seemed an appropriate name for the business.
Joyce and Maureen's first venture was simply to establish a sewing service, making and altering Theatrical Costumes (as they were doing that when they first met) and it was only because a number of early customers happened to be in the Church that Joyce and Maureen began to make items for them.
Little work was turned away - and very soon the two Partners were creating their own patterns and designs, to accommodate requests they received. It was some time before any visits to Colleges were arranged, and then it was only on a small scale – but two extra people were employed within the first year.
Joyce and Maureen were in the forefront of introducing Patterns and Styles specifically for women. Several of the other Suppliers expected women just to wear the same garments as men, with no distinction in Patterns. In fact, at one time J&M were almost the only manufacturers of Ladies Clerical Blouses or Ladies Cassocks.
Expansion continued to the extent that Joyce and Maureen had to take on more staff to maintain production at the levels being demanded. There were two moves within the same building before the Partners decided it was necessary to move to other premises.
1985 saw the J & M Sewing Service established at the current location - Charlotte Square in Newcastle upon Tyne, and further business expansion over the years led to the introduction of further staff and a certain level of computerisation in terms of embroidery and administration.
In 2004 the Business was incorporated, with Joyce and Maureen retiring, but remaining nominally as Directors, along with Theresa Tiffin and Stephen Wroe - and we were proud to be awarded the Royal Warrant in 2007 - "By Appointment to HM The Queen, Manufacturers of Clerical Robes".
Sadly, Joyce died in November 2010 after a long illness - and Maureen eventually relinquished her position as Director and Shareholder in January 2013.
We currently employ 20 people, all at the same location in Charlotte Square and the total Customer Base now exceeds 37,000. With the assistance of electronic communication - especially the Internet - we now have Customers in 41 different countries worldwide.
Our Company Registered Number is 5171952 - our VAT Number is 376 3971 11 - and our Registered Office Address is 1 Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XF.


text:
Alcohol Taxes and Health:
This handbook provides an overview of issues relating to alcohol taxes and health. It identifies -- or directs you to -- the information you will need to inspire public debate about the benefits of higher alcohol excise taxes at the state level. It discusses strategies for collecting and generating data and for carrying out effective public education campaigns. The guide offers examples of recent initiatives, many of them successful, that other activists have energetically undertaken.
In all likelihood, youll be a trailblazer in your efforts to organize a constituency in support of higher alcohol taxes. That challenge brings its own reward. Youll be providing an important, new, public voice. Your campaign will assist policy makers, state health officials, and members of the media in addressing community alcohol problems and costs and exploring a potentially effective means of reducing them.
In coming years, combating the costs of alcohol use and generating adequate state revenues will continue to be among the critical issues facing state governments throughout the United States. In working to promote higher alcohol taxes, you have an opportunity to strengthen the public debates on health care costs, public safety, education, and taxes. Your work on alcohol taxes and health will contribute significantly to improving the quality of life in your state and advancing the basic principles of public health.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This guest post comes from our contributor FP Naomi. (…) Read more
Tagged: in the studio
In The Artist Studio with Stina PerssonJul 14, 2012
Step inside the studio of artist Stina Persson, who provided the gorgeous artwork featured in our July book alongside Karlie Kloss! (…) Read more
Exploring the Wild UnknownApr 03, 2012
We recently met up with Kim Krans, the magic behind The Wild Unknown… (…) Read more


text:
Each morning, our staff, clean living rooms, wash dishes, make/change beds, clean bedrooms/bathrooms, change towels etc..
Also mornings, pools are cleaned and gardens tended.
Late afternoons they call back to turn beds down, plug-in insect repellant devices, wash any dishes which may have been used in the kitchen and leave living areas tidy at the end of the day.
We have 24 hour security and reception area staffed during daytimes.
Copyright © 2016 www.baliholidayaccommodation.com All rights reserved.
Designed & Maintenanced by Bali Villas Holiday Accommodation and Reservation
- Sitemap XML - Sitemap


text:
My question is the following:
Suppose one has two sets $K$, $L$ and the group $W$. What is $(K \times L)/W$? Is it isomorphic to $K/W \times L/W$?
I have found something different in the literature and now I am lost.
Can anybody help me here please?
edit: Thanks for the replies. Here it gets more precise. I have read the following: $W$ is supposed to act freely on $K$ and $L$. Its not explicitly given how it acts on $K \times L$, just that it does. Then it is given that $(K\times L)/W$ is isomorphic to $K/W \times L$ (!). In case W does not act freely on $K$, one is supposed to get $K/W \times L/(\text{stabilizergroup}(K))$.


text:
Whether it is building websites, communities, or writing online, I help humanity and good content flourish online. I build sites that are visually appealing, intuitive to use, and that behave as the welcoming embodiment of their owners' goals — whether they are a group, business, or individual — both for the owners and the people who come to use their sites.
I create full, SEO-friendly visual and structural designs for websites and weblogs from concept straight through to CSS and HTML coding, working with clients throughout the process to craft user-friendly websites with simple navigation that can speak both for and to them. I have experience using the following platforms:
- Squarespace 7: The majority of my work is done using this platform, and it is my preferred environment both for design and client happiness.
- WordPress.com and WordPress.org
- Shopify
- Ning
- Tumblr
If your website is based in WordPress, I will do the structural and visual design and then hand the coding over to the fabulous Jen Wilson. She and I work together to achieve the specifics of my design, and she is available to help you with the ongoing health of your website.
Beyond site designs, I also design mastheads and banners, business cards, and more. I am an adventurous designer, so do not hesitate to ask me what I can do for you, even if you don't see your particular kind of project in my showcased work.


text:
LC Day 80: Local Challenge – Iowa Edition0
April 26, 2011
by neil in Beer, Food, Restaurants, Travel
When traveling is involved, buying local can take on a whole new dimension. While it's easy to More >
LC Day 58: They Say It's Your Birthday0
March 28, 2011
by neil in Life, Restaurants, Travel
A relaxing trip away from home was just what the doctor ordered for my birthday. Reservations were More >
Palo Duro Canyon [2007.03.13]1
Who knew! Literally, a miniature Grand Canyon dropped smack dab into the middle of the Texas More >
Joint Decision0
And the knees have it. I used my REI dividend check to buy some closeout Komperdell trekking poles. More >
Atalaya Mountain [2007.03.14]1
Atalaya is a "small" mountain located on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico and i attempted to More >


text:
Jan. 9, 2008
Nineteen-time NCAA men's volleyball champion UCLA begins the 2008 MPSF season at home this weekend with matches against Stanford and Pacific.
On Fri., Jan. 11, the fourth-ranked Bruins (2-1, 0-0) host the fifth-ranked Cardinal (2-0, 0-0), and on Sat., Jan. 12, UCLA meets unranked Pacific (0-2, 0-0). Both matches will begin at 7 p.m. in Pauley Pavilion and each will be carried live on the internet (www.uclabruins.com) with Darren Preston and Mike Sondheimer calling the action.
Friday's match against Stanford is Sports Campers Reunion Night. Please call 310-206-3444 for more information.
Last weekend the Bruins finished second at the Outrigger Hotels Invitational in Hawai'i, winning two of three matches. The Bruins defeated Ball State 3-1 and host Hawai'i, 3-2. They lost 3-0 to eventual tournament champion Penn State on Jan. 4. Penn State's victory snapped an 11-match losing streak against UCLA and the Nittany Lions recorded their first sweep against the Bruins since 1991.
Named to the All-Tournament Team for UCLA were sophomore Garrett Muagututia, who recorded a team-best 54 kills (4.5 kpg) and junior quick hitter Jamie Diefenbach, the Bruins' leading blocker. Senior captain Tony Ker recorded 50 digs (4.1 dpg) in three matches, including a school record 27 in the five-game victory against Hawai'i. The surprise of the Hawai'i match was third-year sophomore Jeff Woodley, who came off the bench and slammed a career-high of 11 kills (.600).
"It's nice to know we've got guys on the bench who can play like that," said Head Coach Al Scates. Scates played all 14 players on the roster throughout the three-day tournament, and used 13 players against the Warriors, who fell to 1-2 on the season.
Stanford enters Pauley Pavilion as one of the league's most improved teams. At the UCSB Tournament last weekend, Stanford defeated CS Northridge (3-1) and UC Irvine (3-2) on Jan. 4 before falling in three games to the University of Alberta (Canada) in the championship match on Jan. 5. The loss to Alberta does not count on Stanford's record.
Pacific lost all three of its matches in the UCSB Tournament, but the setback to Alberta on Jan. 4 was not counted. The Tigers fell to USC (3-1) and UC Santa Barbara (3-1).
BRUIN NOTES -- Twelve players earned spots on the Fall 2007 Director's Honor Roll, which includes student-athletes with a grade point average of 3.0 or better for the quarter. Redshirt freshman Marko Glisic and junior Ryan Ratelle posted grade point averages of 3.5 or better for the quarter. Junior Jamie Diefenbach earned mention for the sixth time and Ratelle earned a spot for the fourth straight quarter.


text:
Perpetual wanderlust, a double degree from a respected English university (History of art, architecture, design and film and Museum and gallery studies), a myriad different jobs and now Hong Kong, where she is working as a freelance fashion writer: Carolina Gawronski, more than most of her age peers from Italy, seems to understand the value hard work and most of all of adventure. We subjected her to our ZigZag Questionaire to discover the true colours of her soul: and here are her answers.
Describe the place you're in right now, as you're answering this questions. Put in as much detail as you wish.
I'm writing from Hong Kong, in one of the many cafés where I work every day. I don't like working from home, I can't concentrate. Man is a social animal. At the table on my left there are three Asian women in their forties. Their order has just been delivered: two cappuccinos and cake. Are they eating it? Of course not. Like many in Hong Kong, they spend the first six to seven minutes taking pictures from various angles, with or without a teaspoon, hand in the frame or just one finger. Look up #foodporn on Instagram, you'll see what I mean.
Judging from your biographical info, you seem to be quite well travelled. How does a girl so young end up working in Hong Kong?
I left home at sixteen and never went back. I remember my first day of college in Oxford. I cried. But from there on it's always been a matter of pushing myself further. People take for granted that living in London, New York or Paris – all places where I've lived – is cool. It's not always that easy. Living in Asia is hard: the culture is really different, and I'm not just talking about the food porn. You really need to adapt, but that only pushes me to open my mind even more, to accept and learn new things; to reconsider (and often newly appreciate) my values.
Of all the places you lived in, which one do you most consider "home"?
I'm definitely European. I love Europe with all my heart. I'm half Italian and half Polish, I spent a lot of time in England, many of my best friends live all over Europe. Unfortunately, or luckily, I don't feel at home anywhere. I'm always slightly displaced: it's unpleasant, but I like it.
Some people pick a café for their breakfast, others locate a favourite store, or introduce themselves to their neighbours. What's the first thing you do to settle in once you arrive in a new place?
I look at a map of the city! I love maps. Everywhere I am, I always know where north is. I'm a nerd!
What's the dominant hue in Hong Kong?
The blue of the sea, the green of its beautiful mountains, the metallic shades of the docks and the skyscrapers, all the colours of the billboards. All colours are here, like in Missoni.
Is there a place you haven't been to yet where you'd really like to work?
I'd like to visit South America, and also, closer to where I am now, Japan: the most sophisticated place on Earth. The more I read about Japan, the more I think they come across as geniuses.
Describe your stile in ten words.
Curious. That's the one word that's always true – the others are changing all the time. I think it has something to do with being a woman.
As a very young person abroad, what's the best piece of advice you can give to those who, like you, want to set sail at an early age?
Just do it. There's always some excuse: I don't have enough money, I don't have enough friends, blah blah blah. And anyway, if you don't like it, you can always come home – but I guarantee you won't!
What do you wear when you're sad?
When I don't want to put too much thought into what I'm wearing I'll put on my white Nike Air Force high tops. Unlaced, because of course doing up the laces is too much effort...
Italian, Polish, English: how many other languages have you learned aside from these?
French. But I don't speak it with any articulacy at all, and when I speak Italian I always end up mixing it with English. People who don't know me well think I'm stuck-up, but I'm actually just illiterate and lazy and speaking Italian is too much of an effort. English is perfect for the lazy! Concise and dry and not as poetic as Italian.
Is there any Missoni item you'd like to own, and if so, which is it?
I couldn't stop at one. I love the collaboration with Converse. I like the print trousers, the colourful and warm coats, the turbans... and the swimsuits! I'll stop here, or the list would be endless.
How do you see yourself thirty years from now?
I honestly can't think any further than the next two years. What I do know is that I want to have a good career, a good job and to be able to work hard and push myself further... because that's what makes me happy.
Any life mantras?
None in particular. Que sera sera!


text:
2010 (JUNIOR): Started and played in one game this season against Furman on Aug. 28 ... logged in 90 minutes for the game ... collected one save in that match.
2009 (SOPHOMORE): Did not find any action in goal in her first season as the backup goalkeeper. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Prepped at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Tennessee where she played for Robin Dieterich...was a three time letter winner...senior year won coaches award...junior year won most improved...was region finalist and ranked fourth in the nation junior year...sophmore year was a finalist in the Tennessee State Championship ... was on the Father Ryan Honor Roll.


text:
Some information and questions:
The deck height is at .017 using a copper head gasket that compresses down to .020 which sets the head clearance at .037. The top ring stops at approximately .125 from the lowest point of the relieving but the piston does go up above the relived area a bit. On the area of the piston that goes up above the relieved area there are scores on the set that ran for 2,000 miles and on a set that were run for 10,000 miles, that area has scores and definite heat damage. I thought the damage on the set that ran 10,000 was caused by detonation that was going on at the end of last year but not sure now. It looks as though that area on the piston is either getting extremely hot and expanding enough (unlikely) to hit the cylinder and getting scraped as it passes the relieved area or something is pushing the piston over to the valve side of the cylinder. Whatever the cause it is defiantly hitting. On the front cylinder (the one that did not have a piston problem) there is scoring on the right (valve) side of the cylinder and little if any anywhere else. The scoring is in the entire ring travel area on the right side. Ring gap was correct, rods are straight and in the center, flywheel end play is OK.
Would it be a good idea to chamfer the top of the piston starting just below the depth of the reliefs? The chamfer would be done similar to the drawing of the Corvair TRW piston in Panic's 80 book. Other thoughts would be a radius cut on the edge of the piston dome or to turn the area of the piston that is above the relived area smaller so that it would not be scrapped. Or a heavier radius on the edge of the reliefs where they enter the cylinder.
Or am I missing something here?


text:
Sorted by:
ETF Portfolio: Reversion to the Mean
Once you understand reversion to the mean, don't think you have to go out and buy any ETF that has underperformed the market for years, or sell any ETF that has outperformed. But to a small degree, you [more…]
ETF Portfolio: A Simple Portfolio Model
This model is an easier-than-easy ETF portfolio. It is a perfectly fine, workable investment model with decent (although not great) diversification. It may be enough for anyone without a great amount in [more…]
ETF Portfolio: A Conservative Model
When you invest in anything, be it exchange traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, or individual stocks and bonds, there's always a bit of a gamble involved. [more…]
ETF Portfolio: Risk and Return Associated with Industry Sectors
If you want to use a sector investing strategy for your exchange traded fund (ETF) and other investments, know that various sectors fall in different places along the risk/return continuum. [more…]
ETF Investment Strategy: Active Trading Can Lead to Losses
ETFs were brought into being by marketing people from the Toronto Stock Exchange who saw a way to beef up trading volume. Unlike mutual funds, which can be bought and sold only at day's end, ETFs trade [more…]
ETF Investment Strategy: Beware the Advice Newsletters
Search Market timing success and you'll see websites and newsletters offering you all kinds of advice that's sure to make you rich. Add ETF to your search, and you'll quickly see that an entire cottage [more…]
ETF Investment Strategy: The Value Line Paradox
Value Line — a purveyor of market-timing and stock-picking advice — not only offers advice on picking ETFs as well as stocks, but also they had their own ETF until recently — the Value Line Timeliness [more…]
ETF Investment Strategy: The Wild, Wacky World of Investment Advice
Achieving riches with ETFs is only the latest gimmick of investment websites and newsletters that are part of a phenomenon that financial journalist Jane Bryant Quinn once called investment pornography [more…]
Small Cap International ETFs
Small cap international stocks and the ETFs that hold them have even less correlation to the U.S. stock market than larger foreign stocks. The reason is simple: If the U.S. economy takes a swan dive, it [more…]
How to Select ETFs by Sector, Not Style
There are about 200 U.S. industry-sector ETFs. You can find a fund to mirror each of the major industry sectors in the U.S. economy: energy, basic materials, financial services, consumer goods, and so [more…]
Sector ETFs: The Next Hot Industry
One danger of ETFs is their ability to allow you to easily purchase into sectors, which can be dangerous when it leads to speculation. There's little question that people who divide their portfolios into [more…]
How to Diversify Your Sector ETF Investments
Using sector ETFs to diversify your portfolio can be an advantageous strategy. An in-depth study on industry-sector investing, done several years ago by Chicago-based Ibbotson Associates [more…]
ETFs: How to Combine Style and Sector Strategies
Using sector ETFs can be a great way to diversify your portfolio. It also, however, can be dangerous if you use this strategy as a means to help you speculate on the market. [more…]
How to Seek Low Correlation ETFs for Added Diversification
There are some sector-based ETFs that are better choices than others for additions to a portfolio that mostly features style investments. When deciding what sector investments to add to your portfolio, [more…]
How to Choose Sector ETFs
After you decide which industry sectors you wish to invest in, you need to pick and choose among ETFs. Like with other ETF options, there are a variety to choose from and a variety of companies that sell [more…]
ETF Investment Strategy: Patience Is a Key Factor
Imagine a hypothetical daily pricing pattern for a hypothetical ETF that we will give the hypothetical ticker symbol UGH. What you see at point A is a major reversal pattern known to technical analysts [more…]
ETF Portfolio: A High Risk/High Return Model
High-risk/high-return ETF portfolios are made up mostly of stock ETFs. After all, stocks have a very long history of clobbering most other investments — [more…]
ETF Portfolio: Today and Tomorrow — A Long Term View
Times change; circumstances change. Your investment portfolio with its ETFs, mutual funds, and individual stocks and bonds needs to keep up with the times. [more…]
ETF-Trading Websites for Suckers
Market timing services are popping up all over the Internet. Why not? ETFs are hot. They are in the news. They sound so impressive. And there is a sucker born every minute. [more…]
Unhealthy ETF Investments
The first truly loony ETFs hit the market around 2006. At that time, a dozen funds came on the marketthat invested in companies involved in treating specific diseases. You could have invested in the Ferghana-Wellspring [more…]
ETFs and Tax Harvesting: Steer Clear of the IRS's Wash Rule
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are the perfect investment vehicle to avoid the IRS's Wash Rule. Let's say you had a bad year on a particular investment or you had a bad year on [more…]
ETFs and Options: Exchange-Traded Derivatives
Beyond the world of exchange-traded funds, an entirely different universe is filled with things called exchange-traded derivatives. A derivative is a financial instrument that has no real value in and [more…]
ETFs and Options: Weigh Options Strategies against the Diversified ETF Portfolio
ETFs are a huge part of the options market. And options can allow you to capture the gains of the stock market with very limited risk. They also allow you to invest in the market and not have to worry [more…]
How to Profit with ETF Options in a Stagnant Market
Options on exchange-traded funds (ETF) are very hot, hot, hot right now! Options on some ETFs trade almost as actively as the underlying ETFs themselves. Selling covered calls is a traditional way that [more…]
Patience Pays When Investing in ETFs
The flip side of flipping ETFs is buying and holding them, which is almost certain, in the long run, to bring results far superior to market timing. It's the corollary to choosing ETFs over stocks. Study [more…]


text:
Xiaoyun Yu
Indiana University
Xiaoyun Yu is an associate professor of Finance and Arthur M. Weimer Faculty Fellow at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Finance from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.
Her research interests are in the areas of theoretical and empirical corporate finance. Her current research focuses on information economics, security design, initial public offering, financial institutions and systems, and political economy of finance.


text:
Get in gear with a burst of color and a surge of performance with the latest spring 2014 styles by Moving Comfort.
This spring, Moving Comfort is striding mighty high in style with its array of colorfully-cute and standout sprint-ready pieces—all powered with performance. From eye-catching racy-rainbow prints to cute tops and capris with fun and feminine styling, Moving Comfort has a darling selection for running, the gym or studio to get you moving with winning grace. Check out these three picks that will surely get you in gear beautifully:
Dash Tee ($46) - this ultra-light short-sleeved shirt features DriLayer lace panels for breathability and is available in a variety of adorably attention-grabbing colors. The Dash Tee is not only great for running but for a variety of activities when you want to feel cool and chic when at the gym or on the go. The Dash Tee retails for $46 and is available in Stardust, Pixie, White and Flash.
Switch It Up Capri ($68) - these sleek, smooth and oh-so-stylish tights will fuel your run and enhance your workout thanks to their fashionable and functionally-forward details. The Switch It Capris feature an ultra-light and super-soft DriLayer fabric that feels luxuriously like second-skin allowing you to move with ease and grace while keeping your cool. They also feature a wide powermesh waistband with a hidden pocket that's slimming and helps to hide any tummy bulge. The wide waistband also ensures a secure fit that stays put, allowing you to perform a full range of motion confidently. Moreover, the Switch It Up Capris are reversible, so you can enjoy two looks in one and change things up according to your mood. Wear the pretty patterned print that comes in a colorfully-cute Rainbow design or the Black Splash print to add a burst of color and fun to your fitness fashion — or reverse them to reveal the solid color. No matter what side you choose, be rest assured that these capris will look dashing and demure thanks to their standout style that features no-show, performance-enhancing fabric for great coverage and support. The Switch It Up Capri retails for $68 and is available in Rainbow and Black Splash in sizes XS-XL.
Dash ½ Zip ($59) - surround yourself with cool, comfy, and lightweight coverage with this sprint-ready long-sleeve. The Dash ½ Zip is a pretty pullover that's packed with performance — featuring soft, lightweight and highly-breathable DriLayer fabric with strategically-placed lace insets in the underarm area and down the backside to keep you cool as you turn up the heat, radial sleeves that are non-restrictive and moveable, and thumbholes to keep the sleeves down and breeze out. The Dash ½ Zip features a flirty, fitted style that's perfect for running in mild temperatures and optimally aerating. It's the perfect running companion because of its soft, light and cool fabric, flattering fit, and moveable styling that lets you stride breezily and beautifully. The Dash ½ Zip retails for $59 and is available in Pixie, Stardust and White in size XS-XL.
Shop for these sporty spring standouts and see the entire collection at www.movingcomfort.com.
Follow me on Twitter: @Gabriela_Isabel
Disclosure: Author received product samples solely for the purpose of review, with no monetary compensation to offer a favorable mention. All information provided is for educational purposes only. Author accepts no liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of any information or products featured in articles. Opinions expressed are those of the author.


text:
Nov. 2, 2012
LOS ANGELES - Several thousand students and parents gathered at New Pauley Pavilion on Friday evening for Pauley Opening Madness, an event hosted by UCLA Recreation.
The two-hour exhibition saw showcases from the men's and women's basketball teams - including a 3-point shootout, super shot competition and dunk contest. In addition, head coaches from each of the five teams who play in the arena spoke to fans, and two students groups - NSU Modern dance group and Kyodo Taiko drum group - performed in New Pauley Pavilion.
"We just wanted to come out here, have fun, and put on a show for the fans who come out and support us," sophomore guard Norman Powell said. "I didn't get to play in Pauley last season, but this definitely gave us a feel for what it's going to be like this year."
Attendees were also shown a series of welcome home videos, one from former UCLA and current NBA starting point guards Russell Westbrook and Darren Collison and another commemorating various important events that took place in the historic arena prior to its renovation.
UCLA Yell Crew and The Den taught the crowd several trademark UCLA cheers and the "8-clap" while former Bruin and current ESPN analyst Sean Farnham served as one of two emcees.
In the 3-point shootout, freshman Kari Korver of the women's team bested freshman Jordan Adams of the men's team.
"I think we should get Kari to shoot for us," men's coach Ben Howland said of Korver, who won a national 3-point shooting contest at the Final Four a season ago.
The Supershot competition and dunk competition saw the men's and women's teams work in pairs against one another.
"It's been great to see the two programs working together because that doesn't happen everywhere in the country," women's coach Cori Close said.
Teamed with a student, redshirt junior forward David Wear and junior guard Thea Lemberger won the Supershot event over a team featuring redshirt senior guard Larry Drew and Korver, while sophomore guard Norman Powell and freshman guard Nirra Fields combined to win the dunk contest, judged by a five-person panel that featured former men's standouts and NBA veterans Toby Bailey and Marques Johnson and former WNBA player and All-America selection Lisa Willis.
UCLA will host Pauley Pavilion Alumni and Community Open House from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, as part of "Welcome Back Pauley Week" presented by UCLA Health System.
All fans are welcome to visit New Pauley Pavilion on Sunday afternoon, tour the new building and have the opportunity to purchase season tickets for the 2012-13 men's and women's basketball teams, the gymnastics team and the men's volleyball team.
Tickets are still on sale for the arena's first two events - the season opener for the men's basketball team on Friday, Nov. 9, against Indiana State, and the season opener for the women's team on Saturday, Nov. 10, against San Diego State. To purchase tickets online, visit uclabruins.com/tickets or call the UCLA Central Ticket Office (310-UCLA-WIN).


text:
Aug. 9, 2012
DeKALB, Ill. - While it said August 9, 2012 on the calendar, mother nature responded with "it's October" during the Huskies second practice in shells at Huskie Stadium. Though it was windy with sporadic rain showers, the intensity remained a constant through practice as the offense and defense traded blows.The proverbial tug-of-war really began to take shape during the team's inside running game period with the defense quickly taking the upper hand, not allowing more than a yard-or-two on the offense. With fire in their bellies, the offense took it to the defense during the run/play action pass periods of practice.Head Coach Dave Doeren talked about the team trading blows and was confident in what he saw from both during practice."Inside drill is a defensive drill, the offense can't pass - I'd be nervous if it went the other way around. I expect our defense to be successful in that drill and I want it to be hard on our offense, because if you can run the ball during inside drill as an offense, then you got a chance (to be successful). The odds are are stacked against you as a group."During the team portion of practice both teams were at a stalemate, as the offense scurried downfield a couple plays, followed by increased pressure from the defense to stifle the run and pass.Doeren added "in team, you're starting to see the balance. Like I said to the guys, the offense started to get some things going and the defense rallied and then the offense again and that's what you hope to see - the competitive part of games during practice."I'm the only one out here who gets to root for both sides," a laughing Doeren said, "I want to see the offense compete and I want to see if they get hit in the mouth and if they're going to respond. I asked defensively, are you going to stand up and fight back? Or are you going to lay down? There's been a lot of back and forth in practice and that's what you want."A big part to the Huskie defense today was the team's front-seven. The veteran-laden defensive line and linebacking corps did not make it easy to find a rhythm offensively. Coach Doeren's excitement for the group was easy to spot. "We have a lot of guys that played last year and it's exciting to see those guys rolling in and out of the huddle during practice."The Huskies will begin their first full day of pads tomorrow afternoon, with practice beginning tomorrow afternoon at 3:15 p.m. Look for the first part of NIUHuskies.com positional previews as well, with a breakdown of the wide receiver position.Tickets for the Sept. 1 NIU-Iowa contest at Soldier Field are on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster, as well as the NIU Athletics Ticket Office. Fans can order tickets online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling the Ticketmaster toll-free number at 1-800-745-3000, or in person at any Ticketmaster outlet. The NIU Athletics Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Northern Illinois 2012 football season tickets are on sale now through the NIU Athletics External Office at 815-753-1923 or online at NIUHuskies.com for just $120 for the full six-game Huskie Stadium season. Mini plans, featuring any three Huskie Stadium games, can be purchased for $60, while NIU's new HuskieLand Plan tickets provide a ticket to the home opener versus Tennessee-Martin (Sept. 8), the Kansas game (Sept. 22) and the MAC West rivalry game versus Toledo (Nov. 14) along with $45 in gift cards from Buffalo Wild Wings, Village Commons Bookstore and Hy-Vee.


text:
There are multiple sources saying that the 'pebble blue' version of the Samsung GALAXY S III will be delayed due to a manufacturing issue with the back case, but no more specifics have been made available.
XDA Developers is reporting that Samsung have ditched approximately 600,000 rear casings for the phone and that they are retooling the production process. The white version is reportedly OK, and will still be hitting shelves and hands across the world.
Just when I thought I'd be able to buy one of each color when I'm in Taipei for Computex. Samsung, you disappoint. Looks like it's two of the white-colored versions now!


text:
Four Ways to Stay Safe at the Lake
Robert Baron, MD, is an emergency medicine specialist at Page Hospital and Banner Estrella.
Question; My family is heading to the lake this summer. What can we do to make it a safe trip?
Answer: Keep your family safe on the lake this summer by avoiding the most common injuries that bring lake visitors to the Emergency department:
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a major contributor of fatalities on Lake Powell. CO can affect passengers in boats, whether they are at speed, anchored or idling. CO levels from boat exhaust can reach critical levels in a short time.
You cannot see, smell, or taste CO. Know exactly where your boat's propulsion engine and/or generator's exhaust pipes are. Keep away from engine and generator exhaust outlets. Never sit, teak surf, or hang on the back deck or swim platform while the engines are running. Never enter areas under swim platform where exhaust outlets are located. Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm.
What you should do
Symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning may include:
-severe headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, fainting.
But, when the concentrations of CO is high, unconsciousness can be the first sign of CO poisoning and this can occur without the previous noted symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Seek medical attention if…
If you suspect CO poisoning, immediately get the victim to fresh air and seek medical care.
Dehydration is often the underlying cause of sickness and accidents on the lake. Arizona's high heat and relatively low humidity can rapidly lead to dehydration.
Drink 8 to 10 8-ounce glasses (~2 Liters) of water daily or more during extreme heat, low humidity or activity. Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. Protect your skin: wear sunscreen, protective clothing, and reduce activity during the hottest part of the day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Check the color your urine. It should be a pale yellow, like the color of straw. If it is dark, drink more fluids.
What you should do
Stop activity, rest and get out of direct sunlight. Drink 64 oz (~2 L) of cool liquids (including rehydration fluids) over the next two to four hours.
Seek medical attention if...
Dizziness, weakness, confusion, fainting, fast-beating heart or no urination for eight hours.
Lacerations (cuts)
Broken glass, sharp metal, clam shells, fishing hooks, sticks and other sharp plant life are easily hidden beneath the sand and water.
Wear protective footwear on beaches!
What you should do
Most bleeding can be stopped with direct pressure with a clean, dry cloth. Cleanse the wound with gentle soap and water to help reduce the chance of infection. You may need a tetanus shot if you have not had one in a long time.
Seek medical attention if…
The wound keeps bleeding or pain in the wound gets worse. You have a high temperature or signs of infection (redness, pus, or red streaks leading from the wound).
You have numbness or swelling below the wound, or you cannot move the joint below the wound.
Wake Injuries
Wakes (the waves that form behind a boat) can create an impact that could propel passengers from a boat and cause serious injury or death.
Slow down when passing boats. Approach large boat wakes at a 45 degree angle.
Warn all passengers to hold on when approaching a large wake. Bow riding (sitting on the top front part of the boat) is illegal unless the boat is designed for people to ride in the bow section (the bow section will have seats). Look at the size of the wake, not the size of the boat. Depending on hull design, even relatively smaller boats can produce serious wakes. Be aware of wakes and waves that bounce back and forth between canyon walls.
What you should do
Impacts from wakes can cause a boat passenger to be thrown into the air and land forcefully back onto the boat.
If you have been injured by a wake:
Lie down on your back on a very firm, flat surface, and keep still until medics can reach you, or you can obtain medical attention. If you have any numbness, weakness, loss of control of urine or stool, radio for help immediately.


text:
Skip to main content
Perham Focus
DL firefighters battle apartment fire near old Anglo American gas station
Motorcyle rider dies in crash south of Henning
Death, fire considered suspicious after body found in burned Moorhead home
Dayton names first American Indian justice
No special session in sight
More Topics
Miller defends title at 13th annual Average Jo Triathlon
Miller defends title at 13th annual Average Jo Triathlon
A lone baby loon: What should one do with orphaned animals?
Pierz, NYM, Pequot Lakes win Hi-10 Classic
Perham drops three at Alexandria Tournament
More Topics
Yellowjacket Boys
Yellowjacket Girls
Area sports
Delores E. Shelley
Eilert Hinrichs
Henrietta Brady
Fr. James F. Bernauer
Viola Cresswell
Finishing out a 40-year career in caring
Risky business
Relay For Life co-chairpersons are Mike Parta and Gary Ebeling
Take a Kid Fishing weekend is June 10-12
More Topics
The Cactus has a new look
Rieber promoted to director of IS and facility management
Addition plans are in the works for Second Hand Rose
An ultimate video gaming store opens in Perham
Hammers Construction celebrates 60 years of service
Debbie's Digest:I spy California, Texas and Florida right here
Turtle Fest shows Perham in best light
LTE:Letter carriers' campaign collects nearly 6,000 pounds of food
LTE:Ingebrigtsen calls for special session
Laura's Law makes crime a felony
More Topics
Carson and Barnes Circus in town June 20
{Gallery}Making a splash at Color Dash
Auditions for summer productions at AC4TA are May 14
Think-Off debaters chosen from around the globe
Relay For Life dance camp a success
More Topics
Weather Forecast
June 27, 2016
Katie Lundmark appointed by Dayton to state Board on Aging
Katie Lundmark of rural Detroit Lakes, who is vice president of Long Term Care at Perham Health and Living, has been appointed to the Minnesota Board on Aging by Gov. Mark Dayton. As part of the 25-member state board, Lundmark will be involved in promoting policies to the Legislature,...
News / local
June 27, 2016 - 9:53am
June 23, 2016
[Gallery]Overall, Turtle Fest a success, despite rainy weather
Despite thunderstorms that rolled through Perham Thursday and Friday, Turtle Fest, the community's signature summer event, was a success, said...
News / local
June 23, 2016 - 12:45pm
'A very strong leader': Calvary's beloved Pastor Phil to retire
Members of Calvary Lutheran Church give credit for a thriving congregation doing all manner of community ministry to the Rev. Dr. Phil Holtan,...
News / local
June 23, 2016 - 11:50am
June 9, 2016
'Turtle Lady' brings signature reptile to Perham celebration
Money is not the reason that Lynnette Henderson, AKA "the Turtle Lady," toils away at her sewing machine all year long making fabric turtles....
News / local
June 9, 2016 - 4:02pm
June 2, 2016
A visit to the Vatican
A Perham doctor just took a trip that many would call 'once-in-a-lifetime.' But Dr. Mark Paulson, a physician of family medicine at Perham Health,...
News / local
June 2, 2016 - 10:58am
May 27, 2016
'I've had a good life'
Of the 16 million Americans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II, fewer than 700,000 remain alive today. Among those survivors...
News / local
May 27, 2016 - 2:59pm
May 12, 2016
June 6 start date for city manager
Perham's new city manager plans to continue with the work that former manager Kelcey Klemm started and maintain the vibrant community spirit...
News / local
May 12, 2016 - 11:27am
May 9, 2016
Wadena man pleads guilty in Crookston police chase
CROOKSTON, Minn. -- A Wadena, Minn. man pleaded guilty Friday to assault and fleeing officers after a police chase that ended with him crashing head-on into a deputy's patrol car. Jeremiah Christopher Raper, 37, originally faced two counts of first-degree attempted murder for the...
News / local
May 9, 2016 - 10:00am
May 5, 2016
Drones used for inspections of ditches in Otter Tail County
In April, under two pilot projects, use of a drone proved to be successful for ditch inspections conducted in Otter Tail County. The two locations...
News / local
May 5, 2016 - 11:00am
Students get real-life look at aftermath of distracted driving
A mock crash was staged last Wednesday at the Perham High School involving eight students, each volunteering to participate to show their friends...
News / local
May 5, 2016 - 10:55am
April 28, 2016
19 applied for open Perham city manager position
The Perham City Council selected five finalists to interview for the position of Perham city manager, which was pared down from 19 received applications. They are: Tobin Lay, St. Paul, Minn., Jason Peters, Anoka, Minn., Jonathan Smith, Frazee, Minn., and Gail Leverson, Park Rapids,...
News / local
April 28, 2016 - 12:24pm
Senior citizens may be part of workforce solution
The new Shooting Star Casino on Star Lake, set to open next year, has some community leaders concerned about the potential pool of employees and where they will come from. Ideas and speculation are swirling, but one local man believes he has an answer.
News / local
April 28, 2016 - 12:14pm
Friends inspired by Aaron Priebe's lead
Last year on Earth Day, Aaron Priebe organized a group of his friends to clean up the frisbee golf course. This year, those friends organized...
News / local
April 28, 2016 - 11:59am
April 21, 2016
Aschnewitz started turtle races, promoted community
With a first name no one knew and a last name that few could pronounce, Alettajan Aschnewitz was perhaps destined to become one of history's unsung heroes. Jane, as she was known to everyone, died last week at age 83. Today, there are probably many people who have no idea of the...
News / local
April 21, 2016 - 10:23am
Police Chief reminds residents to lock vehicles
After a rash of vehicle break-ins and theft reports, Perham Police Chief Jason Hoaby reminded residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from their cars. "I know, people say it's Perham and they don't lock their cars," he said, "but it's best not to tempt fate."
News / local
April 21, 2016 - 10:13am
Older »


text:
BA ReflectedBuenos Aires, Fall 2011
Once I got back to America, I did what any respectable citizen who had just blown his inheritance, piggybank money, and all parental goodwill halfway around the world would do: I went searching for a job. And, considering I woke up at 2 PM today, it's pretty easy to tell that I didn't have much success. I applied for a couple of seasonal employment jobs unsuccessfully and an unpaid law internship successfully; so, in short, a total failure in terms of money. Like many failures in my life, I tried to rationalize this one as best I could. Here's what I came up with: college is a stressful time, but not for the work per se. I can read and/or write pages upon pages about subjects that interest me without ever really feeling pressured. It's the stuff that I don't choose to do, the work that gets piled on me like I'm Giles Cory, that really gets me. I know I ask for it, and I know it's going to greatly benefit me indirectly one day, but in the moment, I'm doing it for someone else. I'm doing it for the jobs, the companies, the institutions THE MAN DANGIT. That's what all college kids are reduced to at some level: helping someone else so they can help themselves later. Perhaps that's what was so refreshing about Buenos Aires. I literally created a life completely for myself for six months. I traded in the academic fulfillment and the comfort of Amherst, Massachusetts for the cultural and social fulfillment of Argentina, a place where I met scores of people I will never see again and a place where I wouldn't go to the local McDonald's sometimes, despite my hunger, because I was scared of ordering in a non-English language. My bank account, parents, potential employers, and Emily may not like the decision I made, but I like it a lot. I do not regret these past few months at all. This feeling was emphasized earlier today when I received a text from a good friend of mine who will be in Buenos Aires in the spring. She had received her housing assignment and told me her future address. Chalk it up to God, coincidence, or whatever you use to justify the magnificent situations of life, but it turns out she will be living about a block from where I lived for four months. Suddenly, the environment surrounding the streets of Mansilla y Ecuador came rushing back. I could almost taste the best choripan in BA, conveniently located 15 seconds from my house. I could eavesdrop on the conversations I couldn't understand. I could hide in the shade to the avoid the sweltering Buenos Aires sunshine. Future employers may not hire me, but they definitely can never, ever take those sensations away from me. See, I'm pretty good at rationalizing when I choose to. So I'll leave you with that though. During a point in my life where I'm doing so much for other people, Buenos Aires was something done for myself. Thanks for reading my blog. I'm going to go enjoy America now.
You May also like:
- None Found


text:
Lenders File Plan for LightSquared Based on Ergen's Bid
A group of LightSquared's lenders on Tuesday filed a plan to reorganize the wireless-satellite company based largely on Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen's $2.2 billion bid for the company's spectrum assets.
In an early Tuesday morning filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, the Ergen-led lender group said the bid would pay in full the company's $1.7 billion in bank debt.
The lenders said their proposal is only for the so-called "LP" assets of LightSquared, which includes the use of 46 MHz of valuable L-Band MSS spectrum. LightSquared Inc., the holding company 96% owned by Phil Falcone and his
Harbinger Capital Partners hedge fund, aren't technically included in the bid, but because LightSquared Inc. has no real assets and indirectly owns LightSquared LP, Falcone's control of the company would likely end.
LightSquared had plans to build a nationwide, low-cost wireless-telephone network that would serve hundreds of millions of Americans. Mr. Falcone, whose recent legal woes have challenged his efforts to stay in control of
LightSquared, has championed that vision for years.
Mr. Ergen's $2.2 billion offer would serve as the lead bid at an auction for the LightSquared assets, with rival bids due by Dec. 6, according to a timetable laid out by the parties and Judge Shelley C. Chapman in court Tuesday.
Spokesmen for Mr. Falcone and LightSquared declined to comment, but their lawyers spoke at Tuesday's hearing. Judge Chapman opened the hearing saying she was disappointed that the creditors presented a plan without informing her ahead of time that they would do so.
"The level of my voice is not reflective of the level of my frustration," the judge said, calling the early morning filing "disturbing." Lawyers for the lenders apologized for the timing of the filing, but said their negotiations on
the proposal didn't start until after a hearing last week.
The group's filing comes after LightSquared lost exclusive control over the Chapter 11 case and creditors were able to file rival restructuring plans for the company. The company Friday proposed a schedule in the case that would culminate in a December court hearing on the rival restructuring proposals, and after some debate in court new dates were set. A hearing on procedures for the auction is set for Sept. 24, and one on whether creditors can vote on the lenders' or other proposals will be on Sept. 30. The date the judge will consider approving any plans would be Dec. 10, instead of the original Dec. 16 suggested by LightSquared.
While those holding the bank debt would be paid in full, holders of $235.6 million in LightSquared LP preferred shares would receive little or nothing under the lender group's plan. LightSquared still has time to present a proposal that would pay off the lenders, the preferred holders and even existing equity holders of LightSquared Inc. like Mr. Falcone, but such a plan would have to value LightSquared much higher than it's being valued now.
Mr. Ergen initially made a $2 billion bid for LightSquared in the spring with an acquisition vehicle called LBAC, which is owned by Dish. Meanwhile, another of his entities–SP Special Opportunities LLC–bought up the company's bank debt in a bid to gain leverage in the case. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's Rachel C. Strickland, a lawyer for both entities, said in court Tuesday that the distinction is important. Judge Chapman, though, repeatedly reminded Ms. Strickland that she wears "two hats" in the case.
LightSquared didn't negotiate with Mr. Ergen after his bid in the spring, presumably because Mr. Falcone hopes to keep control of the company.
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP's Matthew S. Barr, a LightSquared lawyer, said in court Tuesday that LightSquared did set up a meeting with the LBAC entity, but that LBAC canceled.
A Securities and Exchange Commission panel recently rejected Mr. Falcone's deal with the commission's enforcement staff that would have settled a bevy of charges, including misappropriation of client money, manipulating bond prices and favoritism of certain clients. Without admitting wrongdoing, Mr. Falcone and Harbinger had agreed to pay $18 million in fines, with Mr. Falcone accepting a two-year ban from the securities industry. As part of the settlement, Mr. Falcone was to return money to investors in his funds, partly by liquidating positions.


text:
Broadband is at the top of the agenda for the Obama administration and the FCC, with digital TV a close number two, according to influential Washington lawyer Dick Wiley, who was speaking at BIA's Winning Media Strategies.
Broadband is going to be "the big one," with a special focus on underserved, vulnerable parts of the population, said Wiley, who sites as one of DC's pre-eminent communications lawyers after serving as FCC Chairman 30 years ago. "Unfortunately, that isn't clearly defined," said Wiley, but a lot of money –$7 billion –is being thrown at it. He noted that $2.5 billion is earmarked for The Rural Utility Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with the impact of making this relatively obscure division a major player in communications policy.
The second big issue for the administration is Digital TV, which is finally getting the big switchover from analog signals on June 12 after 22 years of policy development, noted Wiley. Enormous opportunities lie in wait with digital for broadcasters in business, and in regulatory relief. Broadcasters can use digital to extend their core competency in wireless communications and localism, he said. "Here is a area where being a broadcaster is a plus."
Wiley also said that he didn't see the Fairness Doctrine coming back, but that there may more restrictions on embedded advertising.


text: You haven't specified the platform, but if the servers are Linux, and the viewers are Windows, then this might be what you're looking for: http://www.alpha.co.jp/business/products/multivnc/english/ Ernest Mancuso wrote: > Hello, > > I would like to know if it's possible to have multiple VNC sessions > open - > all in one window - or on the screen. > I know that you can log in to various sessions at the same time - > however I don't want to minimize one window and open another. I would > like to be able to see > multiple sessions all open at the same time on the screen in one > window - and then be able to choose which one I want to go into. > This would be useful if I wanted to monitor updates on various > desktops visually so that I can see which one has finished and needs > some attention etc... > Does realvnc allow for this to happen? > > Please let me know at your earliest convenience. > Thanks very much. > > Ernest >_______________________________________________ >VNC-List mailing list >VNC-List "at" realvnc.com >To remove yourself from the list visit:


text:
This year's Santiago Oaks race is slightly different from last year's, so I can't use the 2013 results as a gauge for my readiness.
I clocked about an hour for one lap. I could do a second lap, but I'm still debating signing up for 2 laps due to the fact that I don't feel like being last.
The "Sport" guys are usually in much better shape than I am, but I don't quite reckon myself a "beginner" either. Then again, if an hour puts me too far out of range, then a one lap race it will be for me.
Results 1 to 2 of 2
Similar Threads
Hot Deals See All Hot Deals >>
Latest Mountain Bike Articles


text:
Consumer Statement: I was a victim of scam. I was told by Rick that he is a debt consolidate counselor and here to help me consolidate my student loan. He has a power to stop wage garnisent, stop tax refund offset, and since my salary is under $23000 annually family of four, I do not have to make payment. Rick ... Read More »
Federal Student Aid Relief – Scam, Complaint, Review, or Praise?
Please share your experience with this student loan assistance and/or consolidation company and provide your review and feedback, in the comments section below. The goal of this page is to allow people to share information that may be important to help others to make a more informed decision regarding their experience with this student loan assistance and/or consolidation company. Here ... Read More »
Federal Student Aid Relief Website Generates Legitimate Concerns
A reader wanted to know more about a company called Federal Student Aid Relief that operates a website (FederalStudentAidRelief.com) with a picture of a capitol building on the site. The reader claims they did a bit of secret shopping as well and said, "When I called them I got a guy with a heavy New York accent who definitely implied ... Read More »


text:
Top Definition
A trade offer made in fantasy football that is so blatantly unfair favoring the offering party that it would only be accepted by mistake by the recipient and/or if the recipient lacked a basic understanding of NFL football and representative value of fantasy players.
He offered me another Marty Trade last night: Brandon Jacobs and Jacoby Jones for Chris Johnson!
by MBzr November 26, 2010


text:
Michael Sheen
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
"When I first started acting it was in order to get time off from school, and hang around with girls... and now that I think of it, I suppose nothing has changed very much!"
- Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen is the BAFTA nominated British actor most recently seen as David Frost in Frost/Nixon and as Brian Clough in The Damned United.
He is now seeing stunning brunette stage actress and dancer, Lorraine Stewart, and things seem to be going well for the actor as his stock rises with each new film release.
Michael Sheen BiographyMichael Sheen was born February 5th, 1969, in Newport, Wales and currently lives in Los Angeles. Sheen admits that the UK is still his home, and can never see himself decamping to the States permanently as he would miss Britain too much.
michael sheen star of the stageGrowing up in Port Talbot, Wales, Michael Sheen was destined for a life on the stage from an early age, joining the National Youth Theatre of Wales aged 16, before landing a place at the highly esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He was also a keen footballer as a youth, almost landing a trial at Arsenal before settling on acting.
At RADA, Sheen soon became one of the company's leading actors and was soon landing starring roles in various plays including Mozart in Peter Schaffer's Amadeus, which played at the Old Vic. It was a role Sheen would reprise on Broadway in 1999.
michael sheen's big breakMichael Sheen would go on to appear in various plays, BBC drama's and also bit parts in movies such as Mary Reilly and Wilde, before landing a starring role in the vampires versus werewolves flick Underworld alongside partner Kate Beckinsale. The film set would bring heartbreak to Sheen, as Beckinsale began an affair with director Len Wiseman, leading to the actors separating.
michael sheen the british iconMichael Sheen began his trend of appearing as British icons in 2003 with a hugely successful portrayal of Tony Blair, in the TV movie, The Deal, directed by Stephen Frears, a role he reprised in 2006 in The Queen. Sheen is due to appear as the former PM again in Special Relationship. In 2004 Sheen was BAFTA nominated for his role as an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder sufferer in Dirty Filthy Love. In 2007 received two more BAFTA nods for The Queen and Fantabulosa!, the Kenneth Williams TV film for BBC4, but missed out on both awards.
In the same year, Sheen took to the stage as TV icon David Frost in Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon at the Gielgud, London before the play went to Broadway.


text:
- Sign-In to Store Account
Sign In to the LexisNexis StoreForgot Username/Password?
- Register
- Customer Service
- LexisNexis on FacebookLexisNexis on Twitter
We're sorry, but the product you are looking for is not currently available.
Click here to continue shopping.
Products to Consider
North Dakota Century Code Annotated Advance Code Service
Comprehensive case law for and corrections to the North Dakota Century Code.
North Dakota Century Code Annotated Court Rules
Fully annotated North Dakota court rules.
Officer's DUI Handbook, 6th Edition with 2014 Supplement
Practical advice for police officers about how to handle the arrest, investigation, and trial of an individual found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol.
What's It Worth? A Guide to Current Personal Injury Awards and Settlements, 2015 Edition
This reference guide provides summary coverage of personal injury damage awards for the most popular jurisdictions in the U.S. for the past 3 years.


text:
RSS | Free Trial
Home | Advertise | About | Contact
Sign In
Reader Comments (0) Print
By Bonnie DavidsonThe Courier
March 12, 2014 | Volume 101 / Number 11
A house in Nashua was searched and several items were seized in an apparent meth bust, Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier told The Courier.
No arrests were made, but meth and other illegal drugs and currency were confiscated on Tuesday, March 4.
Meier said charges are pending and further information on the bust would be released as the investigation continues. The U.S. Border Patrol Canine Unit assisted the sheriff's department in the case.
The Glasgow Courier | 341 Third Avenue South, Glasgow, MT 59230
Ph: (406) 228-9301 | firstname.lastname@example.com | www.glasgowcourier.com Content and information copyright 2015 Glasgow Courier, Inc.
Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software
© Copyright 2015 Lions Light Corp.
— Software for newspapers & magazines


text:
It seems that German pianist Hauschka's music has an unnatural ability to inspire the very best visuals from directors as we saw in Jeff Desom's work last year. For Bounce Bounce, his collaboration with American violinist Hilary Hahn, Hayley Morris has created a colourful parade of tide pool choreography, which sees sea snails shuffle, starfish step out and crabs tug of war over their next meal. Morris' choices of materials and lighting give the whole piece a delightfully tactile feel that almost had me reaching out to touch the screen.
Here's a making of from Morris:
And also a beautifully observed portrait of Morris at work on one her characters from Danny Gregory's Sketchbook Films series.
MarBelle has a strange compulsion to watch as many films as he can get his hands on and find jobs that give him a legitimate excuse to drill filmmakers about their work. Directors Notes is the latest incarnation of this disorder and so much cheaper than film school. Twitter: @MarBelle


text:
Convenient banking
Payments can be simplified by arranging a standing order for automatic payment on a regular basis. Payments can be arranged for a specific date in the month to save your business the inconvenience of having to make manual payments.
So save yourself the hassle of paying your loans in person. Our standing order process will save you time by automatically deducting the payments from your designated transaction account.
Features at a glance
- Saves time and a trip to the bank
- Avoid writing checks
- Ensures payments are received on time
- Automatically pays your loans on designated dates
- Easy to reconcile.
Set up an account now
Sign up for a standing order by visiting your local ANZ branch or call
+1 684 633 1151 to speak to an ANZ Sales Consultant today.
You need Adobe Reader to view PDF files. You can download Adobe Reader free of charge.


text: My first word was JET, since we lived near an Air Force base and experienced sonic booms on a regular basis. My fascination with the heavens took off from there. Growing up, my family went camping and backpacking a lot, and one of my clearest memories of that time is looking up at a dark, …Continue Reading


text:
Reading mode: Light Dark
Joined on Nov 6, 2012
lingkiin's recent activity
lingkiin has no recent activity in the last 12 months.
Latest reviews
Finished challenges
Most popular cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III2.7%Canon EOS Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D)2.4%Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV2.3%Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II)2.2%Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1001.9%Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100)1.7%Canon PowerShot G5 X1.7%Sony Alpha a63001.6%Sony Alpha a60001.6%Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III1.4%
In-depth testingLatest Camera ReviewsBeyond the studio testsFeature Articles and VideosPIX VideosTalks, demos and panels681The Canon that canCanon EOS 80D Review360Touchscreen street shooterFujifilm X70 Review2126Upwardly mobileSony a6300 Review308Power ZoomPanasonic Lumix ZS100/TZ100 Review2472Retro through-and-throughFujifilm X-Pro2 ReviewReady, SteadySony Alpha 7 II Review712Bang for the BuckOlympus OM-D E-M10 II Review320Can we get much wider?Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM gallery1119In-depth ReviewLeica Q1102History RepeatingOlympus PEN-F ReviewTouch and goNikon D5500 ReviewField Test VideoNikon D7200377You'll be impressedShootout: Tamron 15-30 F2.8 vs. Nikon 14-24 F2.8rock steadyOlympus OM-D E-M5 II Review209VideoCapturing nature with the Canon EOS 7D Mark IITwice as Nice?Canon EOS 7D Mark II Review102Bag ReviewDomke Chronicle: A classic reinvented?
Top threads
Follow us
All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998 - 2016 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited.


text:
Primarily, I'm a knitter. I like to start with a pattern or an idea and see where the yarn takes me. The great thing about knitting is that it is one of the few things in life that allows for mistakes. In fact, if I repeat my knitting mistakes, it is called a "design element." Love that. I've started posting my handknit items on Etsy under the shop name Knit Good Woman Knit.
Take Craftsy with you!
Craftsy Apps for iOS and Android. Read more »


text:
Feb 3, 2010 10:20 AM
Fake a post-coitus flush with Amazing Seven Blush, ($22) and have the world wondering just what you've been up to. This silky, soft, finely milled powder offers a mousse-like finish that melts into skin for a totally believable glow. Choose from three shimmer shades (Cinnamon Spice, In the Buff & Watermelon Fizz) or four matte hues (Berry Bliss, Hot Pink, Mucho Mango & Pink Chocolate).
See more mousse blushes.
If you've got a product or service that you'd like to promote on Outblush, click here to find out about our advertising opportunities.
Outblush is a blog for girls who love to shop. Our staff digs up the best clothes, home stuff, beauty items, and more. New items are posted every day — bookmark us and check out:


text:
The Wedding Quilt Novel and Pin Available from Next Chapter Books
My Elm Creek Quilts pins have become so popular that I've decided to design a new pin for each new novel. The new pin for The Wedding Quilt features a motif from "Caroline's Wedding," a quilt that plays a significant role in the story.
You can receive a limited edition The Wedding Quilt pin of your very own if you come see me on my book tour from November 1-17, 2011. I'll be visiting several of my favorite shops and libraries across the country and will give away a pin with each copy of The Wedding Quilt you have me sign at that store, while supplies last. For book tour locations, dates, and times, please see the Events page page on my website. You can also find a list of events on my Facebook fan site by clicking on the "Events" link in the left sidebar.
Can't make it one of my events? The wonderful booksellers at the Next Chapter Bookshop in Mequon are ready to help. If you pre-order The Wedding Quilt from the Next Chapter Bookshop website, they will include a The Wedding Quilt pin with your book when they ship it to you. I will autograph the books when I visit the store on November 2, 2011, so all orders need to be placed before then. If you would like your book to be personalized, please be sure to indicate the name of the person to whom the book should be addressed.
Quantities are limited, so make your plans to attend one of my book tour events or place your order with the Next Chapter Bookshop soon.
Thanks, and Happy Reading!


text:
Fall is full of dresses, jackets, and suits in intricately woven brocade and jacquard. Metallic and luxe, these pieces allow you to try on the baroque trend in a way that'll make you feel like a modern woman with a royal touch.
Dakota Fanning in Proenza Schouler
At the CFDA Fashion Awards, Dakota Fanning took a sartorial turn in an asymmetrical Proenza Schouler suit in silk brocade.
Photo: C. Smith/WENN.com
Jaime King in Stella McCartney
Jaime King wore a black and blue brocade blouse and skirt with a fluted hem by Stella McCartney at the CW Summer Press Tour.
Photo: FayesVision/WENN.com
Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino
Sarah Jessica Parker made a grand entrance at the NYC Ballet Gala in a Valentino Couture gown and brocade coat.
Photo: Michael Wright/WENN.com
Stella McCartney in Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney appeared in a more menswear-inspired version of Jaime King's look at the Creative Industries Reception at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
Photo: Lia Toby/WENN.com
Leah Weller in Emerald
At the British Grand Prix launch, rock star heiress Leah Weller wore a 90s-inspired body-conscious strapless dress in emerald brocade.
Photo: Daniel Deme/WENN.com
Bonnie Wright in Dolce & Gabbana
At the premiere of Cosmopolis at Cannes, Bonnie Wright impressed on the red carpet in a Dolce & Gabbana pre-fall brocade frock and coordinating quilted bag.
Photo: Lia Toby/WENN.com
Alexa Chung in Christopher Kane
Alexa Chung layered a crisp cotton shirt under a floral brocade dress by Christopher Kane at the Scottish Fashion Awards.
Photo: WENN.com
Lily Collins in Marchesa
Lily Collin's Marchesa look at the CFDA Fashion Awards was solid gold.
Photo: Caroline Torem Craig/WENN.com
Jordana Brewster in Dolce & Gabbana
Jordana Brewster looked just peachy at the Dallas launch party in a pretty Dolce & Gabbana brocade pencil skirt.
Photo: Daniel Deme/WENN.com
Carrie Underwood Shines in Shorts
Carrie Underwood proved that brocade can be a bit dressed down, too, wearing a pair of metallic shorts while performing at Rockefeller Plaza.
Photo: Dan Jackman/WENN.com
Zooey Deschanel in Paule Ka
Zooey Deschanel turned up the vintage charm in her gold jacquard Paule Ka dress at the Fox All-Stars Party.
Photo: Nikki Nelson/WENN.com
Alexandra Roach in Christopher Kane
Actress Alexandra Roach's Christopher Kane jacket makes for high glamour over basic blacks at London Fall Fashion Week.
Photo: Lia Toby/WENN.com
Julianna Margulies in Giambattista Valli
Julianna Margulies was one of the few actresses who wore a printed dress on the red carpet at the Emmys, turning heads in a floral brocade gown by Giambattista Valli.
Photo: WENN.com/FayesVision
Debra Messing in Rafael Cennamo
Debra Messing made jacquard look easy in a Rafael Cennamo dress in a metallic houndstooth pattern for an appearance on Good Afternoon America.
Photo: Mr Blue/WENN.com
Ellie Kemper in Rafael Cennamo
At the Do Something Awards, The Office actress Ellie Kemper shone in a Rafael Cennamo dress with a fit-and-flare style that adds some lightness to the intricate brocade.
Photo: Apega/WENN.com


text:
DeKALB, IL --- The more the merrier. Strength in numbers. That's exactly
how Northern Illinois University head football coach Joe Novak
reacted upon hearing the results of team balloting for 2002 Huskie captains.
Six of
them, America. Senior nose tackle Eric Didesch (East Dubuque /
Dubuque, IA, Wahlert), senior flanker-back P. J. Fleck (Sugar Grove
/ Maple Park Kaneland), senior tailback Thomas Hammock (Fort Wayne,
IN / Bishop Luers), senior cornerback Vince Thompson (Chicago /
St. Rita), senior offensive tackle Tim Vincent (Galena), and senior
linebacker Larry Williams (Chicago / Dunbar).
your 2002 Northern Illinois sextuplet captains roll call---three on offense
and three on defense. Novak announced the team voting Monday (April 22)
after the conclusion of spring practice.
is truly a great group of senior leaders," Novak said. "Our
staff is really happy with this. This is voting by their peers. They know
who the leaders of this bunch are. This group will lead us onto bigger
and better things."
the Huskies---who have been represented by quint-captains in 1982, 1999,
2000, and 2001---have not had more single-season football captains since
1979 when then Northern Illinois head coach Pat Culpepper anointed
all nine of his seniors to share that leadership responsibility.
A 6-foot-4,
276-pound three-year letterman, Didesch ranks as an impact performer on
a much-improved Huskie defensive line. No. 51 heads into his senior campaign
with 72 tackles and 1,132 snaps in 30 career Northern Illinois appearances.
In 2001, Didesch was credited with 27 stops, four tackles for 14 yards
in losses, five QB pressures-hurries, and three pass deflections in eight
starts at nose tackle.
The sticky-fingered
Fleck owns 99 career receptions for 1,105 yards and five touchdowns in
29 appearances. The 5-foot-10, 177-pounder ranked No. 45 in National Collegiate
Athletic Association Division 1-A receptions (5.4 per game average), No.
55 nationally in punt returns (9.6 yards per return), and No. 65 in major-college
receiving yards (66.6 yards per game). No. 82 also rated in three Top
10 Mid-American Conference stats categories---No. 5 in punt returns, No.
6 in receptions, and No. 7 in receiving yards in 2001.
aims to be the first three-time 1,000-yard rusher in Northern Illinois
history and a First-Team Academic All-America three-peat. The 5-8, 214-pound
tailback ranks No. 7 on the all-time Huskie rushing list with 2,260 yards
and needs (1) 740 more to join the school's 3,000-yard Club and (2) 1,486
yards to reset NIU's career rushing record (3,745 yards by FB Mark
Kellar (1971-73). Hammock owns 11 career 100-yard or better rushing
games and the Huskies have won eight of those. A punishing tackle-to-tackle
runner, No. 28 has gained 1,367 of his last 2,179 yards after first contact.
named on the preseason Bronko Nagurski Award watch list for the nation's
top defensive player, Thompson rates among the leading pass defenders
in the country. As a junior, the 5-10, 178-pounder finished No. 13 in
major-college interceptions (0.50 per game) and No. 19 in NCAA "passes
defended" (17), plus won First-Team All-MAC honors. No. 17 leads
all active Northern Illinois players with 10 career "picks."
The Huskies'
top graded and most experienced offensive line performer, Vincent owns
three varsity letters, 27 starts, and 2,101 snaps in 29 career appearances
during 1999-2001. Since his freshman season, he has bulked up 44 pounds
and owns a 475-pound back squat. Last fall, he was selected Second-Team
All-MAC by the league's coaches and led Northern Illinois with 13 "dominator"
(pancake) blocks.
leads all active Huskie tacklers with 304 stops and ranks No. 16 on the
school's all-time hit list. The six-foot, 231-pounder made First-Team
All-MAC as a sophomore and Honorable Mention All-Mid-Am as a junior. In
2001, he tied for the No. 6 spot in NCAA 1-A solo tackles with 92 and
wound up No. 29 in overall stops with 123. Williams started last season
on both the Butkus and Rotary Lombardi award watch lists and served as
a quint-captain. Overall, No. 26 brings 15 double-digit tackle games,
32 starts, and 2,087 snaps in 33 appearances into his senior campaign.
(For further information, please contact Mike Korcek)


text: This is easily one of the best digital camera in its range. The CCD size being 1/1.8 is larger than the typical 1/2.7 you see in the 3~4 Mega range. Within it's metering range (digital cameras are usually poorer than film cameras) it does a very good job producing well exposed shots. Occasionally it struggles with the complex lighting conditions, but experienced photographers would know best to compensate in it's menu options. For the very low light or night situations, where the typical ...View review in forums Leave a comment on this review


text:
> shot glasses
Cool & Quirky Entertaining Finds from A+R
- posted in:
- Fabulous Finds
Shopping for an entertaining guru that already seems to have everything? Chances are good that you'll still be able to surprise them with one of these clever, outside-the-box gift ideas from A+R Store: Pictured above: Pewter & Glass Animal Shot Glasses designed to balance on their nose and antlers/ears when flipped upside down! Pictured above: […]


text:
Last-minute Father's Day gift ideas for any dad
Almost forgot Father's Day? The Elkhart Truth has a few ideas to make sure you don't celebrate Dad empty-handed on Sunday, June 15.
If you didn't remember Father's Day is coming up Sunday, June 15, you may not be alone. People spend 75% more worldwide on Mother's Day than they do on Father's Day, reported the Huffington Post. But this year is an opportunity to change that.
From gifts to events, here are a few gifts to celebrate the dads across Elkhart County – even if you've run out of time to shop.
For the event-goer: Whether it's a concert at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart or a Notre Dame football game in August, tickets to a sporting event, concert or play adds a day to look forward to – perhaps with the whole family along. Write a homemade card with the date and time, and all you have to do is order the advance tickets.
For the restaurant lover: Want to give Dad a break from firing up the grill? Foodies will appreciate a certificate to their favorite area restaurant for a good meal out. Most restaurants, such as Colombo's Family Restaurant, The Chubby Trout and Miles Lab Burger Bar in Elkhart are open through Saturday evening for a gift card run. See Flavor 574's restaurant guide for more ideas.
For the beer fan: What's better for a relaxing Sunday afternoon than a local drink? Mad Anthony's Lake City Tap House in Warsaw sells six-packs of their blond, auburn, IPA and pale ale beers for $8.99. If you want one to take home, make sure you go before Sunday, when the restaurant allows only in-house beer-drinking. Evil Czech Brewery in Mishawaka makes all their brews available to take home in a growler, a 64-ounce portable container that costs $5 for the cup and anywhere from $10-20 more depending on the beer.
For the sweet tooth: Pick up a box of homemade chocolates at The Nut Shoppe (open until 4 p.m. Saturday) or The Olympia Candy Kitchen (open until 3 p.m. Saturday) in Goshen. If cupcakes or cookies are preferable, try Dutch Maid Bakery in Goshen (open until 9 p.m. Saturday).
For a day out: Give the gift of time with these simple events. Take a picnic to Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart; watch the South Bend Silver Hawks play against West Michigan in an afternoon baseball game; see Father's Day messages at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend; or eat a Thresher dinner at Amish Acres Restaurant in Nappanee (dads eat free with a family of four or more).


text:
Jan. 25, 2013
SEATTLE -- The Washington men's tennis team moved to 3-2 with a 6-1 victory over Portland on Friday night at the Nordstrom Tennis Center. The Dawgs took care of business in doubles and then used five straight-set victories to breeze past the Pliots.
In doubles, Washington got things started at the No. 3 spot with Marton Bots and Kyle McMorrow then clinched the doubles point, winning 8-3 over Alex Ferrero and Ratan Gill of Portland at the No. 1 spot.
In singles, it was Max Manthou who was first to finish, defeating Ferrero, 6-1, 6-2, at the No. 3 spot. He was followed by straight-set wins by Nicholas Kamisar and Farkas, both 6-2, 6-2, to clinch the team victory for the Dawgs.
Washington would add two more wins, including Hawke at No. 5 singles and McMorrow moving to 5-0 in duals by beating Michael Hukwo, 6-3, 6-2. The win was the 82nd of McMorrow's career, meaning he needs just one more to move into a tie for eighth all-time at Washington.
Bots dropped the lone single match of the day, falling to Gill, 7-5, 6-4, at No. 2 singles.
The Dawgs will remain at home for another week for two more duals next weekend. Friday, Washington takes on Santa Clara at 5 p.m., while Sunday Washington takes on Boise State at noon. Both matches will be back at the Nordstrom Tennis Center.
Washington Men's Tennis
Nordstrom Tennis Center - Seattle, Wash.
January 25, 2013
No. 22 Washington 6, Portland 1
1) Bots/McMorrow d. Ferrero/Gill, 8-3.
2) Barnhart/Manthou and Hukwo Martin, 5-5.
3) Farkas/Hawke d. Devel/Andreason, 8-0.
Order of Finish: 3, 1.
1) Kyle McMorrow d. Michael Hukwo, 6-3, 6-2.
2) Ratan Gill d. Marton Bots, 7-5, 6-4.
3) Max Manthou d. Alex Ferrero, 6-1, 6-2.
4) Viktor Farkas d. Justin Guay, 6-2, 6-2.
5) Jeff Hawke d. Paxton Devel, 6-4, 7-5.
6) Nicholas Kamisar d. Jackson Martin, 6-2, 6-2.
Order of Finish: 3, 6, 4, 5, 2, 1.


text:
It's official, we've become obsessed! And we have to post about it RIGHT NOW. While ATLA has recently posted this and this, ATNY hasn't embraced the city-friendly terrarium. Visiting CubeMe and seeing the gorgeous work of Paula Hayes has inspired us to start our own terrarium for 2007...Flickr. Via CubeMe. —aaron
Terrariums by Paula Hayes
Related Articles


text:
With its masculine sound the name Haynes would make the ideal choice for any baby boy. A German name meaning "the vined cottage" this name has an alternate spelling of Haines. Having never ranked in the top 1000 on U.S. baby name charts the name Haynes is definitely worth considering if you are looking for something different.
This name would make a nice alternative to: Hayden, Hayes or Amos.
Read about another street sign baby name.
Have a baby name question or need advice? Email me today at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Sir Halley Stewart Field Winfrey Avenue Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1DA View with Google Maps
This website is part of the Pitchero Football network. Create your own free Football club website with Pitchero.
© Pitch Hero Ltd 2008-2016
Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF17 9TB | Company Number - 636 1033


text:
Those of Jewish faith make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Those of Muslim faith have Mecca. A pilgrimage to Africa is not of faith but spirit. What you think you know, you don't know and what you will discover will enhance you soul.
Comment posted.
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
Pilgrimage Home: A Perspective After Visiting Africa Published June 20, 2015
Journey to Our Greatness,The Destination is Beautiful! Published June 18, 2015
Because of Them, I Am Published June 05, 2014
Pilgrimage Home A perspective after visiting Africa Companion Book answers to questions and glossary Published August 07, 2012
13 Days of Fasting Published November 13, 2011


text:
Get full details and prices
Marcus Ave
Lake Success
This spacious business center offers a mix of business accommodation solutions. Furnished upscale offices are available along with business support services such as staffed reception, copy center facility, car parking spaces, board room access and many more.
Occupying a prestigious spot on Marcus Avenue in Lake Success, New York, this corporate center is just a short drive away from Downtown New York.
Long Island is located east of Manhattan, New York, and contains four counties which include Queens, Kings, Nassau and Suffolk.
- Furnished Offices
- Lounge Areas
- Meeting rooms available
- Shared Space
- Video calls
- Virtual Office Services
- Admin Support
- Professionally Manned Reception
- Phone Answering Services
- Alarm Security
- Building Security CCTV
- Broadband Internet
- Phone Systems
- Twenty Four Hour Access
- Airconditioning
- Handicap Accessible
- Elevators
- Parking on-site


text:
Recent Posts
- A Two-Wheel Self-Balancing Robot: JBalancePI
- Tools and Methodology for Cloud
- Get Involved with Java Standards!
- Java Day Tokyo Keynote
- HTTP 2 and Web Development
- New Java Champion Simon Ritter
- New Java Champion Matt Raible
- New Java Champion Sebastian Daschner
- Convert an OpenJFX App to Mobile
- Excellence Award: Oracle Cloud Platform Innovation
Thursday Dec 19, 2013
Friday Sep 06, 2013
Java Champion/Rock Star Adam Bien at JavaOne 2013
By Janice J. Heiss on Sep 06, 2013
Java Champions are developers who have made important contributions to the Java community; JavaOne Rock Stars are developers who have given highly rated sessions at JavaOne. Adam Bien is both – and one of the most distinguished Java developers in the community. He is an Expert Group member for the Java EE 6/7, EJB 3.X, JAX-RS and JPA 2.X JSRs and is an architect and developer for Java SE and Java EE projects. He has edited several books about JavaFX, J2EE, and Java EE, and is the author of Real World Java EE Patterns—Rethinking Best Practices, and Real World Java EE Night Hacks.
Bien is a Top Java Ambassador 2012, and JavaOne 2009, 2011, 2012
Rock Star. If all this were not enough, he was, in 2010, named Oracle
Magazine's Java Developer of the Year.
His 2013 sessions include:
CON2196: "Lean and Opinionated Java EE 7 Applications"
CON2229: "Architecting Enterprise JavaFX 8 Applications"
CON2230: "Unit Tests Don't Break: Stress-Testing Java EE Applications"
CON2231: "Demystifying Java EE"
UGF10369: "Cool NetBeans Tips and Tricks for Java EE 7 Development"
Q: Tell us about your JavaOne sessions.
Bien: In "Cool NetBeans Tips and Tricks for Java EE 7 Development," I will introduce my favorite NetBeans features. I think I may surprise some attendees with NetBean's productivity and effectiveness.
In "Architecting Enterprise JavaFX 8 Applications," I would like to introduce a Model View Presenter Architecture with Dependency Injection based on a "framework," only containing two classes. I would also like to highlight the interaction with SceneBuilder, the JavaFX WYSIWYG editor, without being too heavily dependent on it.
In the session "Demystifying Java EE," I will discuss some recurring misconceptions about the concepts and inner workings of Java EE. There is no magic in Java EE – Java EE 7 is very effective, if you follow some rules.
In "Lean and Opinionated Java EE 7 Applications," I will introduce opinionated approaches and best practices for the design and implementation of Java EE 7 applications. I'm probably going to shock some architects, but the developers should like this session.
In "Unit Tests Don't Break: Stress-Testing Java EE Applications," I plan to stress test a Java EE 7 application and monitor the results in real time. Stress testing is incredibly important and sometimes not even a part of the development cycle.
Q: In addition to your sessions, what do you have planned for JavaOne?
Bien: JavaOne is one of the few conferences where I attend other sessions -- from dawn to dusk. In recent years there was not always time to pick lunch. At NetBeans/GlassFish days before JavaOne I will probably meet some Java friends, while at the actual JavaOne I've never managed to do that. The technical content is too good and there is not enough time between the sessions.
Q: Tell us about what's happening with Enterprise JavaFX 8 apps.
Bien: In the recent edition of airhacks.com I started with HTML 5, but most of the attendees waited for Java FX 8 news. There are a lot of Swing applications out there. Migration from Swing to JavaFX is one of the FAQs. Also JavaFX is "just" Java. You can develop now from the User Interface to the back end using the same language, tools, and environments. You can use the same debugger, profiler or memory analyzer for all of your application tiers and layers. JavaFX suits perfectly enterprise application needs.
Q: What have you been working on lately?
Bien: I've helped my customers implement Java EE 7 and JavaFX applications. Also, I ported lightfish.adam-bien.com to Java EE 7 and GlassFish v4 and was even able to simplify the code. I also ported Apache FTP Mina to JavaEE7: http://e2ftp.adam-bien.com
Q: What are your expectations for Java EE 7? For Java SE 8?
Bien: I was already very happy with Java EE 6, so Java EE 7 can only exceed my expectations. I'm using daily builds of JavaFX coming with JDK 1.8 for my "leisure" activities. Here I would expect more stability and even better performance.
Q: How do you assess the state of Java today?
Bien: Java is more interesting for building apps, than ever. And the interest is huge. This year there is an increased tendency to sell out workshops, sessions and conferences. Java 8 together with Java EE 7 and JavaFX 8 will make it even more interesting.
Java has only one problem: its age. We tend to forget how performant, scalable, ubiquitous, and "cutting edge" the Java ecosystem actually is.
Q: What should Java developers understand about unit testing?
Bien: Don't overdo it. Statistics do not matter. Test complex stuff first -- and there is no difference between writing tests for Java SE and Java EE applications
Q: Tell us about ways NetBeans can be used for Java EE 7 development?
A: With NetBeans I'm still able to surprise seasoned developers with productivity without any magic. As a contractor/freelancer I really don't like to spend any time with IDE maintenance and setup. With NetBeans I'm able to set up my full Java EE environment in about a minute on Linux, Windows or Mac. Without any plugins, configurations or restarts. For that reason, I'm using NetBeans daily builds without any friction. What I like the most: NetBeans supports me with integrated code completion, JavaDoc, hints and occasional helpers on demand (like, e.g., creation of beans.xml or persistence.xml) without excessive code generation or opaque wizards. You can achieve 80% with two shortcuts: ctrl + space and alt + enter.
Adam Bien's Blog
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
Coding on Crete with Java Specialist Heinz Kabutz
By Janice J. Heiss on Jan 24, 2013
In a new article, now up on otn/java by yours truly, titled "Coding on Crete: An Interview with Java Specialist Heinz Kabutz," noted Java commentator and consultant Dr. Heinz Kabutz shares insights about the Java platform and talks about his exotic life working as a developer on the island of Crete. Kabutz is well known as the author of the Java Specialists' Newsletter which reaches some 70,000 developers worldwide.
In a previous 2007 interview, Kabutz lamented the large number of developers who do not engage in unit testing. He offered an update on this:
"The one place where unit testing is sorely lacking is with concurrent code. There are some tools that help find race conditions and deadlocks, but they typically find about a dozen faults per line of code. With such an amount of false positives, discovering a real problem is impossible.
Did you know that there is not a single—not even one—unit test for the Java Memory Model (JMM)? We have to just accept that it works on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) we are running on. The theory is that if we write our Java code according to the JMM, the code will run correctly on any certified JVM. Unfortunately, the certification does not test the JMM thoroughly. Apparently, there are some tests for the java.util.concurrent classes, and so they assume that if these work, then the JMM must also be correct for that JVM."
When asked about the greatest performance issues he remarked:
"The biggest performance issue today is still that we often cannot pinpoint the bottlenecks. Customers usually approach us with problems that they have not been able to solve, no matter how many man-months they've thrown at them. The most recent issue I looked at boiled down to a simple race condition. If two threads insert an entry into a shared HashMap at the same time, and the key's hash code points to the same entry in the table, then the HashMap can be corrupted and you might get two entries pointing to each other. This means that whenever you try to call contains() on the map, you risk getting an infinite loop."
Check out the article.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Working with the XML Parser API — JSR 172
By Janice J. Heiss on Nov 09, 2011
He explains through a working example what the SAX parser is, how it is defined by the API, and how best to use it.
From the article:
"In a nutshell, for the parsing of a custom XML document, you need to create a handler that extends the DefaultHandler class provided by the API. This custom handler is responsible for listening to the events from the parser and creating the model based on those events (and the supplied data). Your handler is responsible for validating the document and its data."
Read the article.
Insider News from the Java Team at Oracle!


text:
Essick spring print captures Thomasville's best-kept secret
Published: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 4:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 4:12 p.m.
Davidson County artist Dempsey Essick's latest print, "Mary's Secret Garden," will be available at his gallery in Welcome during open house May 9.
"I receive hundreds of emails with painting suggestions, but somehow this one caught my eye," Essick said, "and I think it was divine intervention. Mary Elliot wrote that she lived in the oldest house in Thomasville and had a year-round garden in the back. When I drove to the teal-colored house at 425 Lexington Ave., I found it to be quaint with its yard flag and blooming candy tuft and phlox, but nothing I saw prepared me for walking through the gate to what has to be Thomasville's best-kept secret."
Elliot's back yard is huge, and she has committed the entire space to growing the most colorful flowers with the exception of a tool shed and a pile of dried leaves used for mulch. Among her favorites are the Siberian iris, Japanese roof iris, bleeding hearts, tree peonies, crinum and deutzia. A story or special memory connects Elliot with each of her plants, and the butterflies and birds are drawn to them as well.
Looking across the plots of flowers to the peaceful invitation of the lawn chairs, Essick has captured the natural beauty of Elliot's mix of colors accented by the ever-present song birds that add more color and sound to a scene out of a fairy tale. As always there is a hidden hummingbird waiting to found.
For more information on "Mary's Secret Garden," contact Dempsey's Place at 731-3499.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
Last year Warner Brothers announced the J. K. Rowling was working on a script for a Harry Potter spinoff titled 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.' Today, the New York Times revealed that this new spinoff is going to be a trilogy. The times said that 'three megamovies are planned.'
While some reports are that it wasa abit of a hard sell to get Rowling to produce a spinoff, it turns out that a draft had been previously written. Although she wasn't planning on doing anything with the draft, she quickly went to work rewriting it shortly after being approached by the studio.
In a recent interview for Wonderland Magazine, Ms. Rowling told Emma Watson, 'When Warner Brothers came to me and said they wanted to make a film out of the book I had this simultaneous feeling of 'it has potential,' and another feeling of slight panic.'
The story is set 70 years before the Harry Potter stories, but the studio says that it is not a prequel to the Potter series, because it is not directly connected to Harry Potter. The movies will focus on Newt Scamander, who is an expert on magical creatures.
The studio is keeping a lid on the details of "Magical Beasts,' other than to say that the story begins in New York City sometime in the 1930's.
If these movies can recapture some of the excitement of the Harry Potter franchise, fans may be in for a treat when they are finally released.


text:
The bodies of anemones are tubular; they may be thick and short or long and slender. The columns vary in size from only a fraction of an inch to a foot or more in diameter. They also vary in color and texture, from creamy white to bright pinks and yellow with a leather-like surface to a rough warty brown appearance. Their mouths are at the upper end of the bodies surrounded by rings of tentacles made up of stinging cells (nematocysts) that paralyze their prey. The tentacles then contract and guide the victim towards the mouth. A jelly-like substance inside the body of the anemone contains free moving cells for digestion and excretion, respiration, and reproduction. Some anemones excrete a sticky adhesive on the surface of their columns that becomes covered with bits of sand, shell, and assorted foreign objects.
Anemones use suction to attach themselves to hard surfaces like shell fragments, rocks, docks, and even hermit crabs. Some burrow into rocks, sand, or dead sponges. Anemones seldom move. They may change their position by a very slow tumble (head over heals) like a somersault, but usually they glide slowly or creep.
Native Ecosystem: Coral Reefs
Click a thumbnail to view a larger picture.