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Leveraging Intuitive Concepts: Achieving STEM Learning in Informal Settings
Intuitive reasoning can be good, bad -or surprising. Thinking "fast" offers an immediate action plan, promoting confidence in judgments: intuitive theories, for example, allow us to make an immediate appraisal of the human mind (theory of mind) or the natural world (e.g., an intuitive biology). The downside, however, is a reliance on what may be inaccurate judgments based on cognitive biases that are at odds with "rational" thinking. For STEM topics, such cognitive biases, such as the teleological construal that there is purpose in nature, are thought to be barriers to effective learning, to be eliminated at all costs. This may be particularly relevant to informal learning, where interactions with the material may be brief or superficial. What I shall offer in this talk is an alternative perspective, that intuitive reasoning can be surprisingly beneficial, providing a foundation for STEM learning. For this to happen, though, the learning experience itself should be built on a fine-tuned diagnosis of both the "good" and the "bad" of visitors' intuitions. Research carried out in three major exhibitions on evolution, developed around children's and adults' intuitive understanding of the natural world, provide support for the argument that teleological and essentialist (each species has a unique underlying nature) biases can help (as well as hinder). What they do is provide a series of stepping stones, which, if navigated with care, may promote STEM learning of evolutionary concepts.
E. Margaret Evans, PhD., Brief Biography
Margaret Evans is an Associate Research Scientist at the Center for Human Growth and Development and a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Michigan focused on cultural and cognitive factors that influence the emergence of scientific and religious concepts in children and adults from diverse communities; her subsequent work, funded by the Spencer Foundation, the National Academy of Education, and the National Science Foundation, built on this foundation. Most recently, she has integrated these studies into research projects and exhibit development for five different exhibits on evolution and related topics, funded by NSF and NIH. In this work, she and her colleagues have developed informal learning experiences for children and students of all ages, based on a theoretical analysis of children's and adults' intuitive concepts.


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La Piazzetta Presents New Menu, Dining Area and Wine List
Published Dec 19, 2008, 12:36pm - (Updated Nov 28, 2011, 5:58pm)
The Italian restaurant and bar La Piazzetta recently presented its menu changes for the 2008-2009 season. The new dishes include Mexican Pizza, Penne Calabrese, Salmon Griglia, Gamberi Aglio and Red Wine Scaloppini, as well as the inclusion of a daily special, which has proved to be very popular. There is also a newly opened area called Mimmo's Lounge, a cozy space with outdoor lounge furniture where you can enjoy your favorite martini before dinner, pop the cork on a bottle of champagne to celebrate a special occasion or to leisurely sip a cocktail after a fabulous meal. Wine lovers take notice that La Piazzetta has also just released a new wine menu which was designed especially for each different type of Italian delicacy on their menu.
The intention of La Piazzetta's owners is to make their guests feel at home in the Bohemian atmosphere of their popular restaurant, which is ideally located on the south side of El Centro. This ambiance combined with the wide selection of Italian dishes makes them one of the best culinary choices in the city. And in response to the numerous requests by loyal clients, La Piazzetta will be open the nights of December 24 and 31, offering their regular menu. Make your reservation by calling 222-0650 or via email to email@example.com.

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UMass Falls To Stanford IN NIT Semifinal, 74-64
March 27, 2012
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NEW YORK - Chaz Williams scored a game-high 19 points but had his homecoming spoiled by Stanford as the Cardinal outlasted UMass 74-64 in the National Invitation Tournament Semifinal at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night.
The Minutemen took their first lead since early in the game with just over eight minutes to play, but Anthony Brown hit a 3-pointer to push the Cardinal back on top, then later scored seven points during an 11-3 run that put the Minutemen in a hole that was just too large to overcome.
UMass (25-12) shot 34 percent and was just 5-of-22 from outside as it made its third NIT Final Four appearance in school history.
Freddie Riley came off the bench with 10 points, while Raphiael Putney and Terrell Vinson finished with eight points apiece.
Stanford (25-11) was led by Brown who scored a season-high 18 points. Josh Owens added 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Cardinal outrebounded the Minutemen 54-45 and held a 19-13 edge in second-chance points thanks in part to 19 offensive boards.
The Cardinal led by 12 halfway through the first half before UMass closed the gap to 36-33 at the break.
UMass tied the game on two occasions in the second half before taking a 50-49 lead on a Riley triple with 8:05 left.
UMass got to within three points with 4:10 remaining but Stanford made 12-of-15 at the free throw line down the stretch to keep the Minutemen comeback hopes at bay.
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If you've tried to sell your home lately, you know how soft the residential market is. But on the professional level, your spending is taking up the slack.
According to USA Today's analysis of Census Bureau data, construction of such public facilities as sewer plants and recreational facilities rose 11.1% in the first four months of the year to a record annualized rate of $257 billion. State and local governments are floating a lot of bond issues—$228 billion during the first six months of the year—but, hey, we've all got to pay to play, at home and at the office. The increased borrowing shows your efforts to shore up our ailing roads and pipelines have gained traction with officials.
I mention this only because there's an increase in both attendee and exhibitor numbers here at the American Public Works Association's annual convention. The association's first-time attendee breakfast packed a fair-sized meeting hall to the gills, and the atmosphere on the show floor is lively. If you couldn't make it to San Antonio, this is the first of two e-newsletters you'll be receiving sharing the success stories of your colleagues, and the products, services, and consulting firms that made those solutions possible. This information will also be available on our website. Click here to view our APWA show guide page.
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A new episode of "The Biggest Loser" airs Tuesday night, and fans are chomping at the bit for some spoilers. According to Zap2It on Jan. 14, some high-profile Olympians will be on-hand to inspire the remaining contestants.
"The Biggest Loser" contestants will head to Park City, Utah and train with several of the Olympians. Apolo Anton Ohno will talk to the contestants about the struggles he went through to remain on top as a teen, while the curling and bobsled team members will share their tips. Lolo Jones, Jazmine Fenlator, Anne Swisshelm, Debbie McCormick and Jessica Schultz will all connect with the contestants to hopefully inspire them.
This episode isn't just about inspiration, however. The contestants will all have Olympics-inspired workouts to tackle from their trainers, and they will be challenging. One contestant will struggle with her confidence, and Jillian Michaels works to get her back on track.
How will the contestants do this week? As Bob Harper points out, travel is almost always a problem for the contestants. Everybody may feel inspired, but will it show in results on the scale? The preview at TV Guide shows some ugly numbers popping up during the weigh-in, but viewers will have to tune in to see if they are really what the contestants experience this week.
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Six Northern Kentucky University students could see charges of dismantling an anti-abortion display dismissed if they complete community service under a deal offered by prosecutors.
But, prosecutors didn't offer that deal to Sally Jacobsen, the Northern Kentucky literature professor involved in the April 12th incident.
Jacobsen is charged with criminal solicitation. Police said she encouraged students in one of her classes to destroy the display, which consisted of rows of about 400 white crosses.
Jacobsen and the six students also were charged with criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking.
The student group Northern Right to Life put up the display, saying it represented aborted fetuses.
District Judge Karen Thomas says charges would be dismissed if they completed a diversion program, which typically consists of community service.
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Niall Watches Kanye West and Jay-Z In Concert
Taking the opportunity to watch Jay-Z and Kanye West in concert at the O2 in London before 1D fly out to the USA, Niall was snapped in a photo with Marvin from JLS and Rochelle from The Saturdays – Marvin's wife-to-be.
Amongst a star-studded audience featuring Professor Green, Myleene Klass and Kelly Brook as well as the others mentioned above, Niall had an amazing time, and the gig was a smash hit.
Niall tweeted: "Had the best night last @officialpdc #mccoyspld ! Thanks to PDC for the tickets, great night and will go again for sure! X"
Commenting on Niall's apparent hangover, Professor Green tweeted: "Love the fact Nial is somewhere feeling exactly the same as I do right now, wonder if he's having a cider too?"
According to rumours on Twitter, Harry and Liam were also at the gig, but we can't confirm this yet.
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Elsewhere, the naughty 1D boys have been getting carried away a bit with their mobile phones, after running up a huge £14,000 bill!
The huge phone bills were clocked up whilst they were touring over in the USA, Australia and New Zealand, and their constant texting, calling and surfing soon racked up their costs.
Speaking with The Mirror, a source at Syco said:
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"When the bills landed on their doormat, the guys were utterly stunned and slightly devastated thinking they'd have to fork out themselves. In the end they got called in for a meeting and given a lecture on finances, and how to handle their money. It is vital wealth does not go to their heads. Their bills got signed off and the boys will not be making the same mistake again."


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Many people are looking for ways to make serving a crowd easier and have discovered that making stuffing in muffin tins helps with portion control. I find that these little muffins work great because they can be baked in the amount of time that the turkey is resting before it is carved. Plus, they look so darn cute on the plate!
Stuffin' Muffins
- 1 – 6oz box of chicken or turkey stuffing mix with seasoning and herb packet
- 1 and 1/2 cups water, boiling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup celery, diced small
- 1 cup onion, diced small
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 cup dried cranberries, optional
- 1 – 8.5 oz box of corn muffin mix, I used Jiffy
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tsbp poultry seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In large bowl, combine stuffing mix and boiling water. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.
In saute pan over medium heat, sweat oil, onions, celery, salt and pepper until translucent and tender. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh rosemary. Let cool to room temperature. Pour over the stuffing mixture. Add dried cranberries and stir gently until combined.
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By Paul
Copyright 2005 The Dance Insider
PARIS -- In light of
my DI colleague Aimee Ts'ao's authoritative Flash of the initial San Francisco production of Helgi
Tomasson and Yuri Possokhov's "Don Quixote," after Gorsky and Petipa,
there were two principal reasons for me to check the Paris run at
the National Archives last night. I'd be able to see whether, two
years after the premiere, the San Francisco Ballet dancers had been
able to overcome what Aimee called "a rather sedate production."
And I could catch my favorite dancer (with SFB or any company),
Tina LeBlanc, in the lead role, opposite Gonzalo Garcia, who gives
brashness a good name. LeBlanc and Garcia, heading a mostly stellar
leading cast in what remains an uneven production -- presented here
without the key prologue -- did not disappoint, even if she was
undercut by a sloppy SFB support staff.
You'd think that with
both its company and general manager in tow on this tour, SFB could
prevail on one of them to proofread the two-sheet casting and credits
program. But this doesn't appear to be happening. After Saturday
afternoon's errant program sheet created a new principal dancer
-- "Katita Long" -- last night's introduced another: "Tine LeBlanc."
For 13 years, SFB has been blessed with the good fortune to be able
to feature one of the world's greatest ballerinas. Is it too much
to ask that the administrators ensure her name is spelled correctly?
There were also two problems, my French companion told me, with
the French translation in the program. And why did it refer alternately
to "Ballet de San Francisco" and "San Francisco Ballet"? These are
not just an anal proofreader's nitpickings. Accompanying a class
operation like San Francisco Ballet, in a class setting like the
gardens of the Hotels Rohan-Soubise (home to the National Archives),
in what has otherwise been a class operation directed by Valery
Colin in this inaugural season of the Summers of the Dance, these
mistakes stick out like sore thumbs. Or as my companion put it,
"Ca marque mal," it does not reflect well on the company.
Perhaps less under SFB's
control was the decision to eliminate a crucial scene from the ballet:
the prologue with Don Quixote (Kirill Zaretskiy last night) and
Sancho Panza which (in other productions I've seen) establishes
who they are, particularly DQ's character and, well, his quixotic
crusade. This is an essential scene as, dance-wise, DQ does not
have a lot to do for the rest of the ballet. And yet, important
for the spectacle as the dancing is, it should all take place within
his larger story. (That's why it's called "Don Quixote" and not
"Kitri and Basilio," after the lovers.) Meeting DQ and Panza (an
over-stuffed, under-coached James Sofranko) for the first time with
Kitri and Basilio and their friends, we, like them, regard him simply
as a puzzling eccentric, provoking mild curiosity rather than sympathy.
Yet without knowing the facts behind the excision of the prologue,
I don't know that Tomasson, also SFB's artistic director, can be
blamed here. Did the Paris presenters warn him ahead of time --
before the repertoire was selected -- that performances would need
to start at 9:30 p.m., 30 minutes before nightfall, and be over
by midnight, so spectators could still catch the last metro train?
Regardless of who's responsible, the net effect is that an important
element of the ballet's narrative center is emasculated. We're left
with a standard, if charmingly performed, tale of two lovers' attempt
to surmount parental challenges and get together.
The scene that establishes
DQ as a dreamer having been cut, when his big dream scene arrives,
it's hard to tell it's a dream. (My companion couldn't, until I
told her, having glanced at the program.) The lighting, choreography,
and Muriel Maffre's Queen of the Driads don't help. Dream scene
lighting 101 would seem to dictate that you dim the background even
as you highlight the dancers (particularly the corps) so that they
glow, but Randall G. Chiarelli's illumination here is flat. The
choreography for the corps is awkward to execute, leaving them,
if hardly unappealing, hardly synchronized as a dream would seem
to demand. And Maffre, who used to epitomize ethereality, is clearly
off her game. If her legs still create amazing spaces when one rises
into the stratosphere, they and she are otherwise brittle. LeBlanc
is fine -- in fact it's a pleasure to see her dreamy etherealness,
a nice contrast to the apt archness of her Kitri. But the scene
is really stolen by SFB corps member Clara Blanco, a perfect, fairy-like
Cupid, flitting, flying, soaring and darting across the stage.
The problems with this
corps arrive when it's not the center of attention and is called
upon to act as the immediate audience for a soloist. Here little
seems to have changed in the two years since Aimee wrote, "As Gamache,
the effete gentleman suitor, Damian Smith is hilarious. He bustles
about constantly and I find myself watching him instead of the insipid
corps de ballet, which should be just as engrossed in their own
stage business, instead of standing around like a flock of English
aristocrats at a tea party." This time out we got Peter Brandenhoff
in place of Smith, and the difference between his engagement with
his stage business and the corps' with theirs is telling. Even though
it was 11 years ago, I can still remember Brandenhoff flapping his
arms excitedly as Gurn to indicate he's just seen the "Sylphide"
in SFB's production of the Bournonville version. But -- in a lesson
the corps would do well to heed -- he doesn't let up when he's not
center stage. It's the throw-away moments that often signify good
acting, and Brandenhoff fully invested them all, as when he sagged
after someone handed him DQ's heavy sword and shield. But I suspect
the corps is not completely at fault here; whereas Brandenhoff has
the benefit of Royal Danish Ballet training, this corps continues
to suffer from insufficient coaching. There are many scenes where
Tomasson and/or Possokhov appear to have told the dancers, "When
we haven't given you anything to do, just bat those fans."
Making their leadedness
even more striking is the comedic acting of Garcia. What he is is
loose. He's having fun here, and including us in the game. When
Kitri's father Lorenzo (the energetic Ashley Wheater, also an SFB
ballet master) finally catches up with the lovers at a tavern, persistently
denying them the right to marry, Basilio stages his own suicide
to try to hoodwink Papa one last time. His timing is perfect: After
presumably stabbing himself, while Lorenzo isn't looking Basilio
lowers his cloak from his face to peer out at us conspiratorially,
drops the cloak on the floor and then faints on it, but not before
a quick funny glance to make sure it's there to pad his landing.
This sequence produced something I rarely observe at the ballet:
An audience actually laughing robustly at pantomime!
LeBlanc and Garcia perfectly
capture the essence of Kitri and Basilio, both as individuals and
as a couple: They are not just consorts, but cohorts, continuingly
and amusingly plotting ways to evade Papa and stay together. Even
moreso with DQ's own story eclipsed thanks to the excision of the
prologue, this story becomes their odyssey, a sort of road picture.
As much as intimate moments, it's experience that makes lovers true
companions de la route, and this is the effect of LeBlanc
and Garcia's adventures in flight from her father. If they were
merely infatuated flirts of a kind at the beginning, by the end
they've grown together and truly bonded.
One of those adventures
occurs in a gypsy camp, and this is also where the weaknesses of
Tomasson and Possokhov's choreography (it's unclear who was responsible
for what) are the most glaring. Tightly coiled in his solo, Hansuke
Yamamoto's Gypsy King seems strangely immobile when his queen, Pauli
Magierek, gives hers. But that could be because what she's given
is far less compelling, mostly involving grovelling on the floor
and reaching out her arms imploringly to her subjects, no doubt
begging them to rescue her from the unimaginative choreography.
As Aimee noted, this character is further hindered by a long skirt
(designed by Jens Jacob Worsaae) which obscures her legs.
After a stiff first-act
appearance (opposite a stiff and remote partner, Moises Martin),
Sarah Van Patten fares better than Magierek, loosening up for the
penultimate tavern scene in what's very loosely referred to as the
knife dance. Besides LeBlanc, she's the only female dancer who really
seems like a 'Spanish dancer,' achingly arching her back in the
flamenco style. Though what they're given to do isn't particularly
Spanish -- nor original -- Frances Chung and Rachel Viselli, as
Kitri's friends, function as a vital sort of glue throughout the
show, always impeccable and joyous (particularly Chung), and always
together. I should mention here that like all the soloists, they
are working against another severe handicap, particularly for a
story ballet: the Minkus score is not played live -- SFB and/or
the presenters not wanting to spring on an orchestra for this engagement.
Instead, they and we get a recording by the Slovak Radio Symphony
Orchestra, conducted by Gary Sheldon. If it does its job in moving
the story along at a breakneck pace, the absence of a live orchestra
nevertheless cuts out a major pleasure of the ballet -- observing
the interplay between soloist and conductor/orchestra.
LeBlanc, though, still
manages to get inside the music. I've saved her for last not because
she's the least important here but because it won't surprise you
to learn she continues to surpass herself. If the ballet is fun
to watch, it's largely because she sets a tone of play from the
moment she enters, in which Garcia soon joins. What she's doing
isn't child's play, of course, but, as my companion pointed out,
she makes it look easy -- the mark of a great dancer. And this even
though she constantly dances on the edge of the third rail, purposely
throwing herself just slightly off balance when she's in the air,
so that the rote suddenly becomes perilous. In my review of SFB's first program here, I noted how her
smile had improved. Apparently, you don't need to be a LeBlanc groupie
to notice it; my companion of last night didn't need any prompting
to marvel at her sourire. But it's more than this that brings
an audience in. Ballet alienates some people because it seems so
unnatural. Notwithstanding the decades of constant training that
she's put into her craft, LeBlanc makes dancing look a natural expression.
Seeing her and Garcia dance their love, I'm reminded of how ballet
-- principally in the person of LeBlanc, dancing another love (Cranko's
"Romeo & Juliet") in another company (the Joffrey) got me enlisted
on this journey in the first place: They dance the way we'd like
to express ourselves when words are not enough.
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A founding member of "The Club," Jack Tworkov was pivotal to the development of Abstract Expressionism in New York in the 1950s and 60s. Red, White and Blue chronicles the development of three series made between 1956-64, a time when he was represented by the Leo Castelli Gallery. On July 9 "Jack Tworkov: Against Extremes--Five Decades of Paintings," curated by Jason Andrew, opens at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA.
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Red, Blue and White
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personal and professional growth?
Survey results are being collected in
two parts, using two methods:
Online surveys. The first part of the survey guides respondents through a series of
questions asking for their perspectives on
how they motivate, lead, coach, inspire,
mentor, and add value to sales efforts. It
also asks them to detail the qualities of the
best and worst sales managers they have
worked for, along with particularly good or
bad examples of their behavior.
The second part of the online survey examines the values that have affected them
throughout their lifetimes, including satisfying and disappointing life experiences as
well as interactions with parents, relatives,
teachers, and their children. Respondents
who complete the online survey then gain
access to an anonymous summary of information contributed by all participants.
telephone interviews. These interviews
cover the same questions as the online
survey and help supplement and balance
the data collected online.
At press time, research findings in-
cluded responses from at least 25 sales
managers, representing five leading senior living providers.
Reading the Results
Research studies like this one are most
useful when their results provide practical
tips and strategies to improve operations.
The following provides a small sampling
of responses to a few of the survey questions from sales managers and from interviews with sales people. Questions that
ask for specifics more easily yield tips and
strategies sales executives can use in their
daily operations.
In what ways do you inspire or motivate
your sales people?
• Sending notes with words of encouragement. Letting them know their hard
work is appreciated. Celebrating their
• Bringing energy, enthusiasm, new ideas,
humor, and a sense of "pleasant persistence" to problem-solving interactions.
• Creating sales achievement contests
and opportunities for recognition
of performance.
• Leading by example. I would not ask
them to do anything I would not do.
• Encouraging new approaches, and new
ideas to achieve success.
How do you lead your sales people toward
• Creating mutually agreed-upon goals
and then holding them accountable to
• Showing up early and staying late.
• Always taking the ethical approach to
situations even when it is difficult.
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Most savvy seafarers prefer suites on ships, not just because of the luxurious ring to the name but due to the basics, they are bigger, more comfortable and often come with extra perks. Some cruise lines such as Crystal, Silversea and Princess provide amenities such as butler service, special soaps and toiletries, free laundry service, bar set ups, afternoon canapés and other amenities to their suite guests. And today, Holland America announced it was 'suitening' the pot with perks for passengers who who book a suite on qualifying Explore 4 itineraries such as a $300 onboard spending credit per stateroom ($150 per person), a complimentary Canaletto dinner, a Signature Beverage Package and a Pinnacle Grill dinner for guests booking an ocean-view and higher category stateroom. Free or reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom on select sailings and 50 percent reduced deposits.
It's been awhile since we sailed with Holland America, but the last time we did we booked a large suite on the Statendam and were please we did because it enabled us to have full room-service dinners besides additional amenities offered back then. In fact we rarely cruise anyother way. It's well worth the splurge, maties. "People hear the word 'suite' and think it's going to be expensive, but with four different categories to choose from and our 'Explore 4' benefits and savings Holland America Line's suites can be a great value for guests," said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line's executive vice president, sales, marketing and guest programs. "All of our staterooms include pampering touches and special amenities, but the suites offer extra indulgences to enhance the cruise experience."
Holland America Line offers four suite categories such as: Vista Suite (Verandah Suite), Signature Suite (Verandah Suite with additional sofa bed), Neptune Suite (Deluxe Verandah Suite) and Pinnacle Suite (Penthouse Verandah Suite).
Pinnacle Suites, available on five Holland America Line ships, come with a full-sized dining room, large bathtub and oversized whirlpool tub. Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests also score exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge—a special place for relaxing and socializing that features a concierge at your disposal. The lounge is also equipped with worktables, a large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, complimentary refreshments throughout the day and Wi-Fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour concierge service even is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Additional Pinnacle and Neptune suite perks include corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night, cold hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request, binoculars and umbrellas for use on the cruise, priority tender boarding, complimentary laundry service, and in-suite high tea service on request.
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The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is built around the core value of humanism. We are known for our family atmosphere and the people who contribute to this unique culture. Discover the stories of some of the students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators that make up "Our Family."
Students | Alumni | Faculty | Donors | Staff | Administration
Joey Cohen DDS Class of 2017
"It's great knowing that you're a part of adding to the incredible reputation of the school while helping out the community."
Kristoff Samm DDS Class of 2018
"The Helix Curriculum and a true humanistic approach to dentistry at the Dugoni School really sealed the deal for me. It's in line with what I see myself as a future dental practitioner."
Aly Aly Ochiai DDS Class of 2018
"This school provides an experience where you look forward to coming back the next day – it's what makes the Dugoni School so special."
Amir Sanjabi IDS Class of 2016
"I'm very fortunate to have such a caring group of people in my program. Here, everybody is backing each other up and helping each other so no one falls behind."
Daniela Auerbach Jimenez IDS Class of 2016
"Dentistry is one of the most rewarding professions in the world. To be able to further my dental education in the United States and at Pacific Dugoni is a dream come true."
Ibrahim Sayeed IDS Class of 2016
"I was already impressed with the old school, but I'm even more impressed with the new school. From the building itself to the newest technology, it's beyond my imagination."
Storm Hagen DDS Class of 2016
"Pacific Dugoni provides the best clinical experience for students."
Navid Torabian DDS Class of 2016
"I always strive to be great at what I do and Pacific's reputation for clinical excellence made the decision easy."
Deanna Lee DDS Class of 2016
"One of the main reasons I wanted to attend Pacific Dugoni was the family atmosphere."
Chrystle Cu DDS 2008, Dugoni School of Dentistry
"During my time at the Dugoni School, I learned that oral health education and prevention are the most valuable gifts that we can pass to our patients and peers."
Sam Christensen DDS 2005, Dugoni School of Dentistry
"What I enjoy the most is introducing dental students to the Dugoni School culture and being an ambassador for the profession."
Daniel Nam DDS 2002, Dugoni School of Dentistry
"I can't thank the school enough for its dedication to the humanistic model of education. It taught me the value of serving others with the talents that I was given."
John Kim Board Member of the Pacific Dugoni Foundation
"I think it's rare that dental schools have the caliber of events we do, but I think it reflects the caliber of our Pacific Dugoni family."
Nava Fathi San Jose, California
"There's a definite family feeling that develops at our school and that feeling doesn't end after graduation."
Debra Finney Folsom, California
"I'm grateful for the respect that I was shown as a student which contributed to a positive attitude and a desire to be involved and hopefully make a difference in our profession."
Melanie and Richard Lundquist
"What captured our hearts was not only the philosophy of the school and how it treats its students, but most importantly how the school treats its patients, particularly those in need."
Steve Rose Las Vegas, NV
"It truly is a great feeling to donate and I have seen so many alumni give and enjoy doing it."
Karl Brose Santa Cruz, California
"Working with patients involves education. You teach all the time, every day. We're all teachers all the time."
Tyler Nelson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Oakland, CA
"My experience at the dental school was outstanding, and I hope to be an alumnus who helps to make it just as wonderful for future students."
Tom Keller Encinitas, California
"As Dugoni graduates, we understand the importance of giving something back."
Berry Coleman Sergeant, Division of Public Safety
"One of the unique challenges is to keep an atmosphere of comfort and calm while presenting an image of authority."
Jan Fricke Dental Auxillary Utilization Teaching Assistant, Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
"I enjoy giving back and I don't see myself stopping."
Raybel Ramos Director, Information Technology & Telecommunications
"All my life, I've set a goal, and then I get there."
Drew Malimban Manager, Building Operations
"I want to improve our facility and help Pacific become greener and more efficient."
Teresa Kuhlman Manager, Integrated Clinical Sciences Curriculum
"I love my position at Pacific because each day I come to work is an opportunity to make a difference."
Torri Keever Senior Admissions Advisor
"I enjoy getting to know the incoming class. I've watched some of our students progress from the day they were interviewed to becoming faculty members here."
Sandra Shuhert Graphic Designer, Design & Photo Department
"When I started working at the dental school, I heard that there were many long-time employees here. Now I know why."
Robert Trezia Clinic Business/Intake Manager
"We help people in the community in so many different ways."
Mark Booth Group Practice Leader
"What's special about Pacific Dugoni and sets us apart are the relationships that are built, the family that is created here."
William Sands Vice Chairperson, Clinical Practice Strand
"The humanistic paradigm of Pacific Dugoni means that we treat every student, every faculty and every patient as a valuable individual."
Parag Kachalia Vice Chair, Preclinical Education, Technology & Research in the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences
"Something I love about Pacific is that we are willing to take calculated risks and reinvent ourselves when appropriate."
Deborah Horlak Dental Hygiene Program Director
"I feel fortunate every day that I am working for Pacific in general, the Dugoni School in particular and especially our little dental hygiene program."
Allen Wong Director, Hospital Dentistry Program
"I feel privileged to be a dentist and an educator, and I'm very happy to do what I do."
Marc Geissberger Chair, Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences
"I have a lot of graduates come back years later and tell me that I've taught them more than they realized while they were here."
Cindy Lyon Chair, Department of Dental Practice
"I love the student interaction that comes with teaching."
Christine Miller Associate Professor, Director of Community Programs
"Working with people with developmental disabilities transformed and expanded my views as an oral health professional."
Ove Peters Professor, Department of Endodontics
"The people in this school are filled with a particular spirit that makes it a pleasure to work here. There is a positive attitude here that serves as motivation to get things done."
Nader Nadershahi Interim Dean
"People wanted to get to know me and cared about my success. That environment is really why I came back to teach."
Arthur A. Dugoni Dean Emeritus, Professor of Orthodontics and Senior Executive for Development
"At Pacific we build people, and along the way they become doctors."


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GUILFORD — Police said a Vernon man was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his motorcycle into the back of a van Friday evening.
Around 6 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to a crash on Route 5. According to police, Brian A. Cobb, 36, was riding a motorcycle when he tried and failed to pass a van. Instead, police said, he drove his motorcycle into the rear of the van.
Cobb was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released. None of the occupants of the van were injured.
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Diablo 3 will suport offline play on PS3 and PS4 – report
Diablo 3 on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 will be playable offline, according to an interview reported by Eurogamer. The interview is no longer available, but Sony's John Hight is said to have mentioned offline play briefly before being interrupted. The news makes sense in a console context but the Mac and PC versions of Diablo 3 famously require always-on Internet in order to help keep it free from hacks and cheats, something the real-money Auction House requires. The console version will have a number of interesting features and has not been dated.
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Oregon City Public Works
"Safety Break allowed us to stand back and focus on ways to improve our day-to-day activities in terms of making them safer for staff and the general public. The equipment rodeo also gave us the opportunity to improve some of our practical skills."
Martin Montalvo
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Public Works Department, City of Oregon City
Danville Services
"We never participated in this before and it was a great learning opportunity to review safety topics. There was a lot of creativity and group participation. Thank you for opening our eyes to a new way to promote safety."
Tina Hernandez
Safety committee chair
Danville Services
R & H Construction
"Since 2003, R & H Construction has participated in Safety Break. This year, each project held a safety meeting, which included subcontractors and office staff, and demonstrated our complete commitment to our safety program. Safety is a value that we take with us everyday, not just an activity we do to be in compliance."
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Culture change is difficult. It's like replacing a track while the roller coaster speeds toward you.
Old style corporate cultures are often top down driven, with leaders dictating to managers, managers dictating to supervisors, and supervisors dictating to employees. That command and control structure, based loosely on the military model used by the US during World War II, worked for many years. It does not, unfortunately, work in a need-it-now customer-in-charge climate.
Walt Disney relied on impressive former military men to build Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Admiral Joe Fowler served as construction boss for the Disneyland project and General Manager of Disneyland for its first ten years. General Joe Potter played a key role in the construction of Walt Disney World. When the parks opened it was natural to rely on like military-trained minds to run the operation.
Walt himself was dictatorial, but fair. He knew what he wanted and pushed people hard to get it, often beyond the limits of what they themselves thought they could accomplish. His people would do as he directed because of his unique ability to inspire them with his vision. In the book, Remembering Walt, by Amy Boothe Green and Howard E. Green, artist Peter Ellenshaw is quoted as explaining, "He'd fill you with fire. I always tried to understand how he made me feel so good. It was magical really. … He'd talk about the project rather than how good or bad you were doing. He inspired you to create what he wanted. "
Dictatorships work as long as you have an inspiring leader: a George S. Patton; a Sam Walton; a Steve Jobs. But dictorial enterprises cease to work when the inspirational leader is no longer available.
Walt Disney passed away in 1966. Fortunately for the Disney organization, a whole generation of future Disney cast members (what Disney calls its employees) grew up watching Walt on TV. Leadership control was easy.
By the 1990s, Walt's presence had receded from memory. New cast members had not grown up watching him on TV and no longer new exactly what Walt would have wanted. Additionally, competition in the theme park marketplace had increased. Finally, guests (what Disney calls its customers) became more discerning.
A new leader stepped into the void at Walt Disney World. Judson Greene, Vice President of Walt Disney Attractions, rolled out a culture change initiative he called Performance Excellence. Among other things, it redefined the relationship between a leader and his Cast Members.
Gone were the days of dictatorial demands. In its place came an initiative called the Continuous Improvement Process. This process gave cast members the freedom to identify and correct service issues and asked managers to shift from commanding and controlling to guiding and assisting.
A simple example will suffice. Walt Disney World had a policy of not allowing guests to bring food into attraction lines. This Examiner, during his Disney career, personally witnessed repeated repercussions of that policy. The Land Boat Ride, in the Land Pavilion at Epcot was situated right next door to the ice cream stand. A member of a guest party, usually the father, would leave the queue to purchase ice cream for his family. He would then approach the queue and we cast members would not allow him to enter. He would then, in frustration and disgust, throw the ice cream into the trashcan, in essence throwing away $20.00 he had just spent. That was the policy and no cast member was allowed to violate it.
With the roll out of the Continuous Improvement Process, the level of disservice in this policy became evident. Cast members spoke up. Leaders noticed, and the policy was changed. Guests can now bring their ice cream into queues in all four Walt Disney World theme parks.
This simple guest-satisfying fix was amplified throughout the whole property as front line cast members noticed, shared, and then helped fix service issues. None of these fixes could have happened, however, without a change in cultural mind set from, "I'm the boss and I know best," to a mind set of, "How can I help you do your job and what are the gusts asking for?"
Think about your business. Who knows the most about your customers? Is it the suit in the office or the host on the front lines? And, do you have the culture in place to encourage fixes on that front line? If not, it might be time for a culture change before that rollercoaster ride turns into a downward spiral.
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- The founder flounder danger for training at Walt Disney World
- Why Disney employees wear first name name tags
- Take a cue from Disney: Don't lose your customers at the zoo
- Ideas from Walt Disney that foster workplace creativity
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A Koranic and Arabic-language instructor in the North of England was found guilty almost two months ago of sexually molesting an 11-year-old girl, yet the presiding judge has just ruled that the convicted child molester will spend none of the 10 month sentence behind bars because among other things, the pedophile's wife speaks "very little" English and doesn't have a job, as reported by The Express (of London, UK) on March 18, 2014, and by the Lancashire Telegraph on Jan. 22, 2014.
Found guilty two months ago on five counts of "committing sexual activity with a child" Imam Suleman Maknojioa of Blackburn, Lancashire, UK found himself facing almost a year in one of Her Majesty's Prisons.
Yet Judge Michael Byrne of Preston Crown Court found fit to suspend the jail time in favor of two years of supervised probation and 10 years the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order.
Unnamed in the press due to her age, the victim testified that Maknojioa was hired by her parents to provide private lessons to her and her two brothers on Islam, the Koran, and the Arabic language.
It was during those lessons where Maknojioa "began touching the girl's arms and head, then moved to the legs, feet and chest and her thigh.
The girl claimed that touching had typically occurred as she prayed; kneeling or cross legged while reading from the Koran."
The 11-year-old child went on to tell the court:
I did not want it, but I was too afraid to say something.
He would put his hand under my head scarf on my chest and he would squeeze. He would only use the one hand.
The other hand would be writing something or he would be pointing to my brothers and telling them to pray harder.
What it takes not to go to jail in the UK ...
Noting that Maknojioa's wife spoke very little English and had no job outside of the home, Judge Byrne also justified his decision due to Maknojioa, his wife and all six children are on welfare.
Byrne also cited that the convicted fondler needed to be home with his family due to his upcoming kidney operation. In prison or home, the British taxpayer would foot the bill for Maknojioa's surgical procedure.
Prior to the judge rendering sentence, defense attorney Frida Hussain presented in her verbal argument for leniency:
This is a man who doesn't pose any risk of harm to his children.
[The] family unit depends on him ... they are dependent on him to lead their lives and with the running of the household.


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People just like you have found real weight loss success on Jenny Craig. If they can do it, you can too! Read their inspiring stories.
I had been really busy working full-time and going to school at night. I knew that I wasn't eating right and hadn't been exercising much. In fact, schlepping my textbooks around in a backpack was about all the exercise I had been getting.
I hadn't been paying much attention to my appearance, which was unusual for me. It wasn't until I saw a friend I hadn't seen in a while. She looked at me and said, "Wow! You are rockin' some serious curves these days!" I'm sure she didn't mean it in a bad way, but I had always been the fit, athletic type, so I was a little shocked by her comment.
Later that same week a coworker said, "You remind me a little of my mama, she's chubby, too." Now that one hurt. I literally ran to find the number for Jenny Craig and called them immediately. I asked "When is your soonest appointment?" She said, "Today at 4:00." I said, "I'll take it."
And so my journey began. I went on to lose 30 lbs!* My Jenny consultant made it easy and worked with me to make a plan that fit my lifestyle. I continue to maintain my healthy habits to keep my weight off. If I ever get off track, my consultant, Laura, gets me back on course.
I feel better, look better, and really enjoy shopping for clothes and dressing up now. It was truly one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I recommend Jenny to anyone who is trying to lose weight now.
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† Rock CL, Flatt SW, Karanja N, et al. Effect of a Free Prepared Meal and Incentivized Weight Loss Program on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance in Obese and Overweight Women—A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA. 2010;304(16): 1803-1811.
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Interview with Without Limits co-owner about recent Timing issues at races
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This evening we visit with Without Limits co-owner Lance Panigutti. Topic of discussion is going to be the controversial timing issues that occurred during the Morgul Bismark event last May. Without Limits holds a standard of excellence that was compromised, hear all the behind the scenes details and full story. Lance will address these issues and more.
Recent articles related to Chip Timing
- ACA speaks to chip timing challenges
- ACA release statement on Timing system
- Comments from Morgul Bismark timing
- Without Limits makes statement on timing system
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Is there a like button!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Is there a like button! Looking forward to Morgul 2013
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Very refreshing to hear
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Very refreshing to hear somebody that actually knows whats going on!
So what does ACA offer for $2.50 a rider? If a good timing company is used, what need is there for USAC/ACA Officials at Cross Races?
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upgrade points
Submitted by kung fu panda (not verified) on
that's about it
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
a portion of the surcharge goes to supplementary insurance.
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Nope. There is a separate
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Nope. There is a separate $3.00 insurance surcharge that goes to USAC insurance program. Bike Race Insurance, outside of USAC, is readily available.
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There is cheaper bike racing
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
There is cheaper bike racing insurance readily available, the question: is the aca still needed? Why can't a promoter simply sanction with usa cycling, schedule their own ref's to come work the race, moto's if needed, and buy their own race #'s. Other sports do it without the help of a local association.
Racers would only have one license to worry about, and promoters wouldn't get hit with the extra fees. In a perfect world racers would only have one license that covers all disciplines under usac, USAC would better financially support the LA's and their JR development programs.
I guess that's just a pipedream though.
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Insurance costs $3/rider/day
Submitted by Andy Bohlmann (not verified) on
Insurance costs $3/rider/day if BRAC or straight USAC. Same policy.
Tour of Vail is going BRACless and I would consider doing the same. It just depends.
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To enforce rules. If there is
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To enforce rules. If there is an incident during a race like illegally cutting corners, avoiding barriers, if someone is being a d-bag, questionable equipment, sandbagging, rule interpretation, course inspection, etc.
Here's an example. At last years CX States race the course was mismarked. Several girls cut out a big portion of the race while many were stuck way-way back doing it right. It was decided that the race be restarted even though the girls who cut the course (not their fault) were upset. The chief ref made a tough but right call.
Aren't ref's mandated by the USAC? If so, the ACA is required to use them and pay for them or pay to support them.
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I'm impressed with how
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I'm impressed with how progressive Lance & Tony are, looking to improve and expand and deliver features that racers want. I usually hate listening to interviews (prefer reading) but this was worth listening to. Interesting to hear how expensive a GOOD timing system really is ($2K - $4K/race).
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Gmail Tools
Seems like there are more & more people getting Gmail and more & more Gmail tools popping up on the web. Some of them are pretty handy, so here's a quick list of some that I might try:
GTray – an icon for notification of new Gmail in your system tray
G-Mailto – a simple tool to convert "mailto:" links to work with Gmail.
MBox Converter – Import Mbox and MailDir files into Gmail
Pop Goes Gmail – Use a POP tool (outlook, thunderbird) to access Gmail
GetMail for Hotmail – Forward your Hotmail account to Gmail
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It's a shame GTray requires an open browser window… I'd LOVE something like that if it'd just check in the background.
Cool!! 😀 Thanks for the links. They're definitely going to come in handy. 🙂
I have written another tool, an addressbook exporter for Unix folks who use Pine and want to switch to gmail. I also have a procmail recipie for unix mail replication to gmail.
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The Big Dipper Diner
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The Big Dipper Diner is an episode of The Backyardigans from the fourth season.
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Uniqua and Pablo, the waitress and cook of the Big Dipper Diner are setting up for the day and are going to be serving officers Tasha and Tyrone. On their way to the diner, the space officers get a warning that an alien named Blaarg is in the area. Meanwhile, an alien named Hugs arrives at the diner who is the same species as Blaarg. Now Pablo and Uniqua have to help the officers catch Blaarg and keep themselves from accidentally arresting Hugs.
Uniqua and Pablo are in the backyard. They introduce themselves to the viewer as the waitress and cook of the Big Dipper Diner, an eating establishment located in outer space known for serving food based on intergalactic items. They sing the song The Big Dipper Diner (song). The backyard transforms into outer space as a floating diner appears.
The two enter the restaurant and start to prepare. They light up the sign in the front of the building, set the tables, and wait for their regular costumers to arrive: the police. Meanwhile, police officers Tyrone and Tasha are in their police ship driving. An incoming message is displayed on a small screen inside their car. It says that a dangerous alien outlaw is on the loose, shrinking everything in its sight. They cancel their trip to the diner to find the criminal.
The criminal, Blaarg, is shrinking things in the galaxy. He sees the officers' car and hides behind a pole. The police leave, and he shrinks the pole. They see the shrinking and the Blaarg. They try to chase him, but Blaarg escapes too fast. Meanwhile, an identical-looking alien named Hugs is floating in space hungry. She floats to the diner for some food.
The waitress and cook prepare two orders of eggs moony-side up and some bowls of floatmeal as they sing Two Eggs Moony-Side Up. Hugs enters the restaurant, but the staff thinks that she is the police. They soon realize that she is not an officer, but the crew serves her anyway. The Blaarg enters and hides under tables. The police enter the diner and the staff think that they are there for their breakfast. They tell the story of the alien crook to them and order sandwiches for lunch. The staff are very nervous that if the officers find Hugs, they will arrest her for looking like the criminal. They act very suspicious to the police officers and get scared many times.
The police crew notices the diner staff's strange behavior as they sing Something Suspicious Going On. The officers pick up dishes, trying to find the alien outlaw. They see Hugs and Blaarg, but think they are the same person. The police chase Hugs and the diner staff chase Blaarg. The kitchen crew had not discovered Blaarg yet either, so they think Blaarg is Hugs. The two teams collide and realize that there are two aliens. Tasha tells Blaarg to put on handcuffs, but the Blaarg shrinks Officer Tasha. Hugs runs out the door, and so does the Blaarg. They sing Stop That Alien! as the teams try to find Hugs before Blaarg shrinks her.
Hugs takes a stand and tells Blaarg that he should be ashamed of the damages he had done and that shrinking is not nice. She tells him to re-grow everything he shrank. The four friends are glad that Hugs stood up for the galaxy's safety. Blaarg un-shrinks everything except Tasha. Tasha stomps her foot angrily until Blaarg decides to make her big again. The police decide to not arrest Blaarg for doing the right thing after realizing his mistake. Tyrone's stomach growled and everybody said "Hungry!". Pablo invites everyone over to his house for root beer floats.
Everyone accepts as the diner transforms back into the backyard. They sing the end song and enter Pablo's house. Uniqua and Pablo open the previously closed door and shout "Order up!" and the end credits for the episode start.
- LaShawn Tináh Jefferies as Uniqua (Waitress Uniqua)
- Avion Baker as Singing Voice Uniqua
- Jake Goldberg as Pablo (Cook Pablo)
- Sean Curley as Singing Voice Pablo
- Chris Grant, Jr. as Tyrone (Space Officer Tyrone)
- Tyrel Jackson Williams as Singing Voice Tyrone
- Gianna Bruzzesse as Tasha (Space Officer Tasha)
- Gabriella Malek as Singing Voice Tasha
- Oliver Wyman as Blaarg
- Reyna Shaskan as Hugs


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2013-14: Announced medical retirement from basketball in July 2013.
2012-13: Game-by-Game Stats ... played 21 games, starting 19 ... missed 16 games, including the last 15 of the season, due to undisclosed illness ... averaged 7.7 points and 2.00 assists per game ... scored 15 points with three assists in win over Baylor ... scored 12 points at Hawai'i ... went 3-for-3 from behind the arc, scored 11 points in win at UC Davis ... scored eight points with five rebounds and four assists at Gonzaga ... scored eight points with three assists against Pacific ... scored 15 points, went 7-for-7 from the line in win at South Carolina ... scored 11 points with a pair of steals at Tennessee ... went for seven points and three rebounds at California ... scored 12 points with six rebounds against California ... scored six points with six assists and four rebounds against UCLA ... went for six points with a pair of steals against Utah ... matched season high with 15 points with five assists and a pair of steals against Colorado ... passed out five assists, made three steals and blocked two shots at Oregon.
2011-12: Game-by-Game Stats ... Named to All-Pac-12 Team ... started 36 of 37 games ... led Pac-12 with 2.24 assist-to-turnover ratio ... averaged 9.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.57 assists per game ... scored 10 points with four assists at Texas ... went 4-for-7 and hit a pair of threes for 14 points with six rebounds against Gonzaga ... scored seven points with three assists against Old Dominion ... scored seven points with seven rebounds at Connecticut ... scored 14 points and set new career highs with six field goals and six assists at Xavier ... scored 11 points with two assists against Princeton ... set new career highs for points (26), field goals (eight), 3-pointers made (five) and minutes played (38) against Tennessee ... matched her career high with six assists against CSU Bakersfield ... scored 15 points with three steals at USC ... scored 11 points with four rebounds, three assists at UCLA ... passed out career-high eight assists against Oregon ... scored 13 points at Utah ... matched career-high with eight field goals in 19-point, five-rebound effort at Colorado ... passed out five assists with two steals against Washington State ... scored 18 points and passed out four assists against California ... scored seven points with six assists and three steals at Arizona State ... scored 11 points with six rebounds and matched career high with five steals at Arizona ... scored 15 points with five rebounds and five assists against USC ... went for nine points (on 3-of-5 3-pt. shooting), seven assists and three steals at Oregon State ... scored six points with five assists and two steals at Oregon ... hit career-high nine field goals, scored 23 points with six rebounds and four assists at California ... scored 12 points with career high-matching seven rebounds against South Carolina ... scored six points and matched career high with eight assists against Duke.
2010-11: Game-by-Game Stats Started two of the 33 games in which she appeared as a rookie ... averaged 5.3 points and 1.6 rebounds a game with 30 steals ... shot 41.5 percent (17-for-41) from behind the arc ... named Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honorable mention ... missed three games due to a concussion (Jan. 22-29) ... made collegiate debut with two points and four rebounds in 18 minutes against Rutgers ... grabbed three rebounds and had two assists against South Carolina ... scored eight points with three assists against Texas ... made four steals against Fresno State ... scored season-high nine points and went 3-for-6 from the field at San Francisco ... grabbed four rebounds with two assists against Xavier ... went 4-for-7 from the field, and 3-of-5 on 3-point attempts, while grabbing three rebounds and handing out three assists at California ... scored four points with three assists and two steals against Arizona ... went 3-for-6 shooting and scored seven points against Arizona State ... scored six points at Washington State ... made season-high five steals against UCLA ... hit a 3-pointer and scored seven points in win at Arizona ... scored season-high 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including a pair of 3-pointers, in win over Washington State ... had three points and three rebounds in win over Washington ... scored seven points on 3-for-7 shooting at USC ... matched season high with 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting with three rebounds at UCLA ... scored 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting with two steals in win over Oregon State ... went 3-for-3 from the field, 4-for-4 from the line in 10-point effort against Oregon ... scored eight points with four rebounds against California ... went 7-for-9 for season-high 17 points in Pac-10 Tournament title game against UCLA ... went 3-for-4 from behind the arc and scored 11 points in NCAA Tournament debut against UC Davis ... scored nine points against North Carolina.
High School: A 2010 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, Ill. ... captained both the basketball (2008-10) and soccer (2009) teams ... lettered four years in basketball and three times in soccer ... led basketball team to four conference and regional titles as well as three sectional finalist spots ... was a McDonald's All-America nominee and Wendy's High School Heisman Illinois finalist ... named the Suburban Life All-Area MVP and Daily Herald DuPage County Player of the Year as a junior and senior ... four-time team MVP ... was The Doings/Pioneer Press Co-Player of the Year in 2009 and Defender of the Year in 2010 ... first-team all-state selection by the Chicago Tribune (2009-10), Chicago Sun-Times (2008-10), Associated Press (2010) and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (2008-10) ... Illinois Sportswriters and Broadcasters all-state pick in 2009 and 2010 ... twice named to Bews Gazette's All-State Team (2009-10) ... earned second-team all-state nods from the Chicago Tribune (2008) and Associated Press (2009) ... four-time selection to Suburban Life, The Doings/Pioneer Press and Daily Herald DuPage County All-Area Teams ... four-time All-West Suburban Conference Team selection ... four-time selection to the Hinsdale South and Wheaton North All-Tournament Teams ... finished her prep career as Hinsdale's all-time leading scorer (boys or girls) with 2,031 points ... also set the single-season scoring record with 620 points ... is second all-time in assists (494), steals (428) and blocks (69) ... recorded the first triple-double in school history ... played club ball for Illinois Hustle from 2008-09 ... helped lead team to Illinois state AAU titles each season ... was an all-state and all-conference performer in soccer, scored 26 goals and had 10 assists in leading HCHS team to 2009 state title and was named NSCAA/adidas High School Scholar All-America Central Region ... holds Hinsdale Central records for most consecutive scoring games (11) and points scored in a single game (five).
Personal: Born in Hinsdale, Ill. ... parents are Chris and Marie Kokenis ... has three younger siblings, Johnny, Alexandra (Alex) and Georgi ... has an aunt, Deanne, who was a gymnast at UCLA, and an unlce, Peter, who played catcher at Cal Poly-Pomona ... plans to major in human biology ... career goals include a career in orthopedics ... enjoys airbrushing, reading, making jewelry and swimming.
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While we do enjoy the occassional fine dining meal, it is the affordable, well-made plate of food that does the trick for us on regular days. Singapore's hottest new restaurants and bars aside, we have a permanent soft spot for great food that is easily accessible at wallet-friendly prices.
With the increasing standard of living on this island, it is comforting to know that a good meal can still be had for no more than a few dollars. We round-up the city's best affordable eats: from Japanese and Thai restaurants to the city's most celebrated hawkers, we present a list of where you can get a good meal without busting the budget:
5 best cheap and good Thai restaurants
Delicious, affordable Thai eateries in all corners of Singapore
Singapore's hawker heroes
Singapore voted from among these 12 hawker heroes to choose three that participated in a cook-off against celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay
Food guide: Jalan Besar
Boutique eateries have sprung up, but it's the time-honoured traditional hawker eats that draws us to Jalan Besar
Food guide: Geylang Serai
Rewind to Singapore 20 years ago at this teeming enclave of authentic Malay eats – starting with these eight, top local stalls
Best affordable Japanese restaurants
Dependable Japanese eats that will not burn a hole in your pocket
5 best affordable biryanis
Singapore's top chicken, mutton and vegetarian biryanis - from the most fiery, to a recipe that was perfected over 20 years
10 typical hawker breakfasts
Singapore's hawker centres have plenty of cheap and good choices for the first meal of the day. We rose to get to a few stops, including Chinatown Complex Food Centre, before clocking in at work
Food guide: Chong Pang Food Centre
Cheap and good hawker food in Yishun and Sembawang
What to eat for $2.50 and under
What good, filling dishes can you get for $2.50 and under these days in Singapore? We worked our way around the island and found that eating well for cheap is still very possible


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Smith v. United States
Annotate this Case
- Syllabus
- Opinion (Antonin Scalia)
NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co., 200 U. S. 321 .
SMITH v. UNITED STATES
certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the district of columbia circuit
No. 11–8976. Argued November 6, 2012—Decided January 9, 2013
Petitioner Smith claimed that conspiracy charges brought against him for his role in an illegal drug business, see 21 U. S. C. §846 and 18 U. S. C. §1962(d), were barred by 18 U. S. C. §3282's 5-year statute of limitations. The District Court instructed the jury to convict Smith of each conspiracy count if the Government had proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the conspiracies existed, that Smith was a member of those conspiracies, and that the conspiracies continued within the applicable statute-of-limitations period. As to the affirmative defense of withdrawal from the conspiracy, the court instructed the jury that once the Government proved that Smith was a member of the conspiracy, Smith had the burden to prove withdrawal outside the statute of limitations by a preponderance of the evidence. Smith was convicted, and the D. C. Circuit affirmed.
Held: A defendant bears the burden of proving a defense of withdrawal. Pp. 3–8.
(a) Allocating to the defendant the burden of proving withdrawal does not violate the Due Process Clause. Unless an affirmative defense negates an element of the crime, the Government has no constitutional duty to overcome the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. See Dixon v. United States, 548 U. S. 1 . Withdrawal does not negate an element of the conspiracy crimes charged here, but instead presupposes that the defendant committed the offense. Withdrawal terminates a defendant's liability for his co-conspirators' postwithdrawal acts, but he remains guilty of conspiracy.
Withdrawal that occurs beyond the statute-of-limitations period provides a complete defense to prosecution, but does not render the underlying conduct noncriminal. Thus, while union of withdrawal with a statute-of-limitations defense can free a defendant of criminal liability, it does not place upon the prosecution a constitutional responsibility to prove that he did not withdraw. As with other affirmative defenses, the burden is on him. Pp. 3–6.
(b) Although Congress may assign the Government the burden of proving the nonexistence of withdrawal, it did not do so here. Because Congress did not address the burden of proof for withdrawal in 21 U. S. C. §846 or 18 U. S. C. §1962(d), it is presumed that Congress intended to preserve the common-law rule that affirmative defenses are for the defendant to prove. Dixon, supra, at 13–14. The analysis does not change when withdrawal is the basis for a statute-of-limitations defense. In that circumstance, the Government need only prove that the conspiracy continued past the statute-of-limitations period. A conspiracy continues until it is terminated or, as to a particular defendant, until that defendant withdraws. And the burden of establishing withdrawal rests upon the defendant. Pp. 6–8.
651 F. 3d 30, affirmed.
Scalia, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
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Single Daffodils
Daffodils represent spring like no other bulb, although not the first to flower they certainly make the statement that Spring has arrived.
Better still, they keep making it by flowering for weeks and weeks. Easy to grow, ideal to be left in the ground year after year, and perfect for cut flowers.
We have selected some of the best varieties in a range of colours and types to suit your every need and fancy with various colours, shapes and sizes from miniatures to large double varieties. The only trouble you will have is deciding which to choose!


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Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make them and delivered them to neighbors. —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Combine the flour, pudding mixes, ginger, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with lightly floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired. Yield: about 2 dozen.
Originally published as Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p105
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Reviewed Jan. 7, 2016
"I pulled this recipe last year, and didn't make it. I made it this year, and I was surprised at how good these were. Nice and moist, with an easy to work with dough. Even my daughter who hates butterscotch liked these cookies. We will make these every year"
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2015
"Do you have to cook the pudding on top of the stove or just add the mix straight from the box?"
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2015
"These turned out very good"
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014
"I was wondering how butterscotch and ginger would mix, but it turned out a very nice flavor.I also worried about the stickiness of the dough because of other reviews, but I let the dough chill as directed and just laid plenty of flour out to roll it on--it was fine! Don't be afraid to lay down that flour as needed! After using about half the dough, it warmed up, so I returned it to the fridge to cool off again while I baked some other cookies. Again, used plenty of flour for rolling. It worked great.I recommend not rolling too thin. The thicker cookies tasted better and didn't crisp too much. I also thought the ones cooked on a stone came out better than the ones cooked on a metal pan. Hope that helps!Kid tested and approved--he said they were "amazing.""
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
"These were good. Nice spin on traditional gingerbread cookies."


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In a Linear Regression model like $Y=\beta_0 +\beta_1X+u$ ,How we can prove that: $\mathrm{Var}(\hat\beta_0)={\bar X^2 \sigma^2\over\Sigma x^2}$ which $x=X-\bar X$
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It's easiest to work in matrices.
$\hat{\beta} =\bigl(\begin{smallmatrix} \hat\beta_0\\ \hat\beta_1 \end{smallmatrix} \bigr)=(X'X)^{-1}X'Y=\beta+(X'X)X'\mu$
where $X = \bigl(\begin{smallmatrix} \bf{1}'\\ \bf{x}' \end{smallmatrix} \bigr)$ , $\bf{1}$ is a nx1 vector of 1's and $\bf{x}$ is an nx1 vector of the x's.
Assuming homoskedasticity, we have that
where $(X'X)^{-1} = (\begin{smallmatrix} n&\sum x_i\\ \sum x_i&\sum x^2_i \end{smallmatrix} \bigr)^{-1}$
The variance you want is the (1,1) element in this matrix which is $\frac{\sum x^2_i}{n\sum x_i^2 -(\sum x_i)^2}$ Divide both sides by $n^2$ and you get your answer


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Saturday afternoon, I was righteously, properly fucked. I went to brunch with a happy little remote vibratory egg tucked inside my pussy, and as my playmate and I talked about the pleasures of baseball, the evils of football and the exigencies of capitalist culture, he intermittently flicked on and off the remote as he saw fit.
It made conversing a bit of a challenge. But not that big a challenge, really. My mind is much more powerful than my pussy, a point I shall return to later in this piece.
We ate our high-cholesterol food, drank our afternoon adult beverages, paid the check, walked around the streetfair that lined Eighth Avenue like a bright, fluttering, stalled parade, and then we returned to my apartment. During all of which, my partner turned off and on the remote as he wanted, once leaving it on long enough that I asked him to please please turn it off.
He said he'd left it on to see how long I could take it. And then he switched it off.
In an odd kind of woodcut way, the absence of the vibe made an impression almost more important than its presence. The vibe is cool, sure, but I wasn't going to get off on it alone, and while it made me wet, I'm not sure my excitement sprang from the secret pleasure of our public naughtiness more than the toy buzzing inside my vagina.
So, yes, we returned to my apartment, my partner/playmate and I, and he kissed my body with an extravagant attentiveness he has rarely shown before. He played with my breasts, swatting them with metaphorical cat's paws; he searched out tender spots on my ribcage, my instep, my pubic mound and nuzzled them until I laughed from the tickling; he inserted a butt plug in my ass and he licked my pussy as I writhed on my bed; he teased me until I begged to suck his lovely cock.
He fucked me with fervor and beauty.
And I was close, so close, thisclose, to coming.
And then the door squeaked. And then my roommate was home.
My bedroom door was closed, so she did not bear witness to the frisky. But there I was, on my knees, my playpartner behind me, my Anglo-Saxon cunt slick with my universal desires, and I could not let loose as I wanted because my roommate—who is a lovely, charming, unbelievably cute twenty-two year-old Chinese confection—had returned.
So I retrieved my ball gag, presented it to my playpal for him to fit me and found, as I bit down on it, the instant release I have written about previously.
I found subspace.
My playmaster leaned down to put his mouth close to my ear and whispered, "Now I'm going to fuck you the way I want to, and there is nothing you can say about it." Which, literally, was true. There was nothing I could say about it with this overlarge, red and ridiculous leather-covered springy ball wedged in my open mouth.
Moreover, there was nothing I wanted to say about it. For even though my masterplayer was fucking me the way he wanted—which was harder and faster and nastier than I usually would have found pleasure in—I found it divine. And I came, hard and attenuated, singing a silent, wordless song into that ridiculous leather ball.
And here's my point about my mind and my pussy: Submissive acts grant me an inherent license to experience pleasure in acts that my mind would usually fear. Usually, that is when I am not bound, not gagged, not restrained by word or deed, when a man is fucking me forcefully, usually, my mind remains active. Those busy, busy whirring hamster wheels of my head keep me feeling afraid, and they keep me from experiencing fully every tidbit of pleasure I could get from the experience.
Those hamster wheels get in the way, what with their furry and fearful ceaseless whirring.
When I am restrained, somehow, some way, through some kind of mental and physical alchemical transference, that dross of fear transforms to the golden glow of ecstasy.
And here's something else, while I can—and do—get great pleasure out of "vanilla sex"—these sweet submissive breaks in consciousness paradoxically contain a flavor of profundity I did not know I was capable. These breaks surprise me in part because I am such a thinky wench, above and beyond being a kinky wench, and in part because I am an ardent and unapologetic feminist.
I have been reading around in the debate concerning submission and feminism and my hypothesis is this: before feminism there was no true submission. Paradoxical as it might seem, feminism gives me the choice to knowingly, consensually, and respectfully give myself in submission. Before feminism, submission was status quo. After feminism, it became a legitimate, if vexed, choice.
Feminism is a squishy word, so let me define my use of it. Feminism to me is a series of political, personal and intellectual practices that critique, analyze and question gender and gendered power structures. Feminism at its core understands gender to be a cultural construct, rather than a biological given, and therefore as a practice it looks at how genders have come to be constructed, what gender means, why we think of them as we do, and how this series of understandings can be a platform for change.
Submission, too, can be a bit squidgy. But to me it means the consensual, explicit, and ruled sexual roleplay between myself and a partner. Definitions aren't very hott. But the ramifications are.
I grew up a girl who felt the burden of sexual double standards even before I reached puberty. I never followed the girl rules well. While I am undoubtedly a good person, I have never been a good girl. I was the girl who sucked the boys' cocks, who fucked them in her Mustang's bucket seats, who kissed and never told.
I was the girl who made her own rules and I was hated mightily. And after time, that hating had emotional weight. It's hard to be a maverick in a culture of sheep. Their bleating, bleating, bleating wore me down. And on some level I began to feel shame about the numbers of men I'd done. The furtive gropings, the hot and quick couplings, the meaningless sex I'd had because I'd wanted to have meaningfree sex.
And, too, I had experienced meaning-laden sex, tender Sarah McLaughlin sex, and I saw the difference and I saw what the hubbub was bubbling about. And that intensified my shame.
But then I got over it. I grew up. At least I thought I did. And here's what I've found. That as a feminist, and as a slut, the giving up is not the giving in. The giving up is an act of submission, and when I choose to surrender, and it's not all the time, it gives me a blank cheque to live for a moment beyond the cultural noise that lives, ceaselessly, inside my head. I am not giving in to a culturally mandated sexual paradigm; I'm enjoying it on my own terms.
I can't help it; I am a product of my people. And though it may be vexed, though my submissive joy comes in part from my own complicity with the shame my culture has bestowed upon me for being a sexual woman, it is pleasurable nonetheless.
When the man of my choice takes that ridiculous red ball from my hand and thrusts it in my mouth, it is my choice. When he kneels behind me and thrusts his cock into me with a sweet painful violence, it is my choice. When he whispers guttural in my ear that he will take me as he wants, that is my choice. When my finger rubs my clit as I tilt my ass up toward him, opening my pussy to his cock, that is my choice.
When my keening come cries are muffled in my submission, that is my choice.
When I feel my mind kiss me a sweet farewell, when I feel my body lift impossibly off the bed below, when I enter this utopia that is subspace, it is my choice.
And no one can tell me that my choice is not real, is not valid, is not legitimate.
I am woman. Hear me roar. Into my ball gag.
Because that—along with every other gift that feminism has given me—is my choice.