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PHOENIX, Arizona – With what seemed to be somewhat of a lethargic start in boxing during the first quarter of 2014 has totally turned up the heat going into the second.
In the beginning of this year [January], Jean Pascal beat Lucien Bute at Bell Centre Montreal, Quebec, Canada in a one-sided victory that did not seem to please the majority of the Canadian crowd in attendance. Even though Pascal won by a large margin, fight fans there thought both fighters looked less than stellar. The bout did not bring the kind of excitement they had hoped for, especially after being considered the Canadians 'Super Bowl' of fights.
Shortly thereafter, Victor Ortiz took on Luis Collazo at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Collazo shocked the hometown crowd with a second round knockout over Ortiz. That fight was fought on a Thursday night instead of a Saturday, which did not receive the coverage Ortiz's fights normally gets. It was also covered by Fox Sports 1 instead of HBO or Showtime as usual.
The first quarter ended with the March 8th matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Alfredo Angulo at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. This fight was put on by Showtime and Golden Boy Promotions on PPV. It was another one-sided bout won by Alvarez, which most felt had no business being put on PPV. It wasn't worth the money, but if you're Richard Schaefer-CEO of Golden Boy [if the fans will pay] why not. That's always the 'thought process' of a successful promoter.
None of these first quarter bouts created real buzz in the sport of boxing. The hype surrounding these fights was more bark than bite. The media had to search hard for genuine stories to talk and write about regarding the sport.
There's one thing about boxing that will never change, and that is—it's always one great fight away from being center stage in the media.
The second quarter of this year in boxing is starting to heat up, like the temperatures here in Phoenix. With only three weeks into April, fight fans have had the pleasure of watching some great bouts. The heat has definitely been turned up and the sparks are starting to fly. These fighters are swinging with extremely bad intentions.
On Saturday April 12th at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao met up with Timothy Bradley for a rematch that lived up to the hype. Bradley came into that fight like a 'furious madman' with vengeance oozing out of his skin. The first half of that fight seemed to have been controlled mostly by Bradley.
Second half of the fight Pacquiao made him pay. It was a high pressure energy-fueled fight that made up for the first fight. Even though Pacquaio won by decision and most felt that he redeemed himself from the first fight that he clearly won, but was robbed by judges had a newly profound respect for Timothy Bradley. Bradley dished out almost as much punishment as he took. It was an action-packed fun-filled fight. Looking ahead, the future should be bright for both of these fighters.
This past weekend, April 19th from the State Capitol in Washington, D.C., Bernard Hopkins made history again. He beat 30-year-old, Beibut Shumenov, a fighter who was nearly 20-years younger. Hopkins who is 49 years-old became the oldest boxer to unify major titles. He retained his light-heavyweight IBF title and added Shumenov's IBA and WBA title belts to his collection.
With the combination of limitless experience, excellent footwork and superb talent, Hopkins made a previous good fighter look atrocious. It was education at its best from the ageless wonder. Then, there was the victory of Peter Quillin over Czech Republican challenger Lucas Konecny. Quillin settled for an easy 12-round decision. Even though Konecny fought hard, Quillin was just too much.
Also, there was the brutal knockout of Paulie Malignaggi by Shawn Porter. It came in the fourth round after Porter had hit Malignaggi with many power punches leading up to that round. Too many clean power punches by Porter left Malignaggi laid out helpless under the ropes. He could not make the ten count and barely got back to his feet after the round. Shortly afterwards, an emotional and physically bruised Malignaggi was taken to the hospital for observation.
Here are more notable match-ups starting next weekend to keep things heated as the journey continues through the second quarter of 2014:
April 26th (Showtime) Julio Diaz vs. Keith Thurman <>**Jerry Belmontes vs. Omar Figueroa <> Lucas Martin Matthysse vs. John Molina
May 3rd (Showtime PPV) **Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Marcus Rene Maidana <> Luis Collazo vs. Amir Khan <> Marco Antonio Periban vs. J'Leon Love <> Adrien Broner vs. Carlos Molina
May 17th (HBO) Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado <> Selcuk Aydin vs. Viktor Postol
May 24th (Showtime) **Adonis Stevens vs. Andrzej Fonfara <> Fernando Guerrero vs. David Lemieux
May 24th (HBO) Brian Jennings vs. Mike Perez <> Matthew Macklin vs. Daniel Geale
May 31st (HBO) **Carl Froch vs. George Groves <> Nonito Donaire vs. Simpiwe Vetyeka
June 7th (HBO PPV) **Miguel Angel Cotto vs. Sergio Gabriel Martinez
June 14th (HBO) **Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Chris Algieri <> **Demetrius Andrade vs. Brian Rose
July 12th (Showtime) Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara
** Title bouts
Suggested Links
- Mayweather vs. Maidana: Why was Maidana chosen?
- Manny Pacquiao: Trainer Freddie Roach will be observing his fighter closely
- Talent Stacked Undercard backs Mayweather vs. Maidana
- Deontay Wilder: Is he the missing piece to the heavyweight puzzle?
- Father knows best: Floyd Mayweather Jr. looking sharp as ever


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Mario Clemens
May 28, 2013
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (SMU) - SMU senior Mario Clemens and freshman Bryson Dechambeau were given Division I PING All-Central Region honors on Tuesday, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced Tuesday.
Clemens, who transferred from UCLA during the summer after the 2011-12 season, recorded five top-11 results, including winning the NCAA Fayetteville Regional by finishing at three-under par. Clemens had his best score of the season at the Puerto Rico Classic, carding a 211 (five-under), tying him for 10th in the event. Clemens posted two season-low rounds of 68 during the year. Clemens is currently competing in the NCAA Championships in Atlanta, finishing the first round on Tuesday at one-under, tied for 20th.
Dechambeau had five top-five and six top-10 finishes this season, including a runner-up result at the C-USA Championship (April 21-23). The freshman is currently ranked 63rd in the nation according to GolfWeek and 64th in GolfStat's rankings. He posted a season-best final score of 208 (five-under par) at SMU's Royal Oaks Intercollegiate (Oct. 29-30), finishing tied for fourth, and had a personal-best round of 66 (six-under) at the Puerto Rico Classic (Feb. 18). Dechambeau had seven rounds in the 60s.
Division I PING All-Central Region Team
Abraham Ancer, Oklahoma
Julien Brun, TCU
Sebastian Cappelen, Arkansas
Rodolfo Cazaubon, North Texas
Mario Clemens, SMU
Eli Cole, TCU
Austin Cook, Arkansas
Bryson Dechambeau, SMU
Ian Davis, Oklahoma State
Kevin Dougherty, Oklahoma State
Drew Evans, Texas A&M
Finley Ewing IV, Texas Tech
Scott Fernandez, Iowa State
Pontus Gad, TCU
Chris Gilbert, Kansas
Talor Gooch, Oklahoma State
Cody Gribble, Texas
Kramer Hickok, Texas
Daniel Jennevret, TCU
Jace Long, Missouri
Mitchell McLeroy, Stephen F. Austin
Jordan Niebrugge, Oklahoma State
Cameron Peck, Texas A&M
Romen Robledo, Houston
Clement Sordet, Texas Tech
Brandon Stone, Texas

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TC TO MARGARET A. CARLYLE; 25 June 1833; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18330625-TC-MAC-01; CL 6:405-407.
Craigenputtoch, Tuesday / 25th June 1833—
My Dear Mother,
I here send you a batch of Literature; which I hope you will receive safe on Thursday. The "Church Property" Tract1 may now instruct Nivison,2 or whoever is ignorant of its doctrine: I send you also a separate copy of Diderot, which I got on Wednesday; tho' now perhaps it is hardly worth so long a journey for you. There is one for Alick too.
The Fraser's Magazine does contain a kind of Likeness;3 liker than I expected. Jane specially claims the Number as hers; has got her name on it; and insists much that said title be respected. I partly expect from Fraser another copy or two of the Picture; and shall not fail directly to send you one of them as yours. The opposite page will edify you very little; in fact, it is hardly intelligible (not at all so except to persons of the craft), but complimentary enough, and for so foolish a business may be considered as better than a wiser thing. The writer is one Dr Maginn, a mad rattling Irishman; of whom perhaps you have heard me speak. He wishes me well in his way; which indeed is very far from mine. So let us be thankful for all mercies.4
As you perhaps have seen Alick I need not occupy you with details of my Journey, which after Catlinns offered not the smallest adventure. Hendrick5 was rather lazyish till we got to Dumfries; at the Ha'dykes turn, finding he was not for Scotsbrig, he gave a deep sigh: but when once he knew the ground, no delay was in him; he rushed along thro' the beautiful evening, and set me down between ten and eleven, safe, and to find all safe. There had been little rain here; so I was the more impatiently expected. You recollect you had given me up for Influenza when I left you: but no such thing happened; the ride or something else had mended me, and now I am fully better than before. Jane too keeps fully stouter; we fancy that the weather is drying; and so hope to grow no worse. I wish I knew that your Cold and Earache had as well left you.
Since my return I have mended and new-stuffed the Clatch, which really looks very gate-going [road-worthy]; I have read a little, dreamed a little; and that is literally all that I have done. Fraser I believe is to have my Manuscript Book; which will therefore require a very little sorting: but on the whole I prefer resting for a while; at least as long as an uneasy conscience will let me. Absolute Idleness is a thing which, were it never so good, one cannot carry on long here.
The Austins have had Influenza, and were rather ill off with it, we heard; but are better now: one of them brought up Jack's Trunk (which M'Knight had) last Saturday.
Of Jack there came nothing yesterday, tho' we partly looked for him; neither today as yet, but it is only four o'clock, and there is time yet. A Letter for him has been here since Wednesday.
Nancy is about bundling off to M'Knight's; so I must have done. There were otherwise no end of my clatter. God bless and keep you all! You, dear Mother, shall hear again of me, I hope, ere long; and see me again ere very long.
Ever Your Affectionate, /
T. Carlyle—


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Investing analysis, as most investors know, can consist of both fundamental and technical analysis. Most investors have a good understanding of fundamental analysis and can find websites that help perform this type of analysis, but many are also looking for online resources to help them understand the basics of technical analysis. ClearStation, a website from E*Trade, targets investors who are looking to use more technical analysis in their investment approach. The site is free and provides a wealth of information to help you get started.
The first area most users should visit is the Education section. This area is designed to give users the foundation needed to get the most out of ClearStation. The articles provided start with Trading Basics and go through Reading Graphs, Trending, and Oscillating. Furthermore, an article on using ClearStation is also offered. Each article has numerous sections, and the educational information provided is fairly comprehensive. Once you familiarize yourself with the site, navigating the various areas and interpreting the information should be simple.
Your ClearStation account is headquartered at the Focus section. This area provides an overview of your portfolios and watchlists. There is a list of your portfolios at the top of the page, along with the gains and losses for the day. Technical and fundamental events related to the stocks in your portfolios and watchlists, statistics on these stocks, and highlights from other areas of the site are listed below your portfolios.
ClearStation also offers users access to a large community of investors through the Recommend area. Upon signing up for the site, you will be set up automatically with a Recommend portfolio. Members of ClearStation's community are able to see your list of stocks and you are able to see other users' Recommend portfolios. In addition, the site lets users subscribe to certain Recommend portfolios, allowing you to learn from more seasoned investors and opening up a range of new investment possibilities. There is also a Discuss section that functions as a forum.
The final section worth mentioning is Tag & Bag. This area provides lists of stocks that have been sorted according to fundamental, technical and community analysis. The investment ideas are all listed by category (such as "most active") and trending issues and lists can be sorted by any of the column headers. The Graphs in Bulk feature allows you to quickly sort through the graphs of many stocks to see if any merit further research.
By and large, ClearStation provides a great marriage between technical and fundamental analysis, allowing users to add the technical element to their research. The site offers access to a large community for investors to learn from each other and provides a comprehensive education section to help you get started.
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Disney has announced a new 21 acre Hawaiian vacation destination as a part of their successful Disney Destinations program. Aulani, which translates to "the place that speaks with deep messages," is the name of the new resort area that will feature 360 ocean-side hotel rooms alongside 481 two-bedroom Vacation Club villas. The resort will be located on the western side of O'ahu with nearby access to historical sites popular with tourists.
In keeping with Disney's family appeal, the resort will feature a snorkeling lagoon, play programs for children, and a volcanic themed water play area. Other features include include an 18,000-square-foot family spa, two restaurants, a conference center, and local access to the Ko Olina Marina.
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Spearheaded by two-and-a-half Jews, "Lincoln" led the field with 12 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday (1/10) morning.
Nominated in their respective categories were Steven Spielberg as director, as well as co-producer (with Kathleen Kennedy), playwright Tony Kushner for best adapted screenplay, and Daniel Day-Lewis for best actor.
Day-Lewis is the half-Jew on the "Lincoln" team, with the actress Jill Balcon as his mother. His maternal grandparents, including grandfather Sir Michael Balcon, head of Ealing Studios, immigrated to Britain from Latvia and Poland.
"Lincoln," which depicts the rough-and-tumble politics leading up to the emancipation of Negro slaves, is also in the running for best picture and (non-Jewish) supporting actors Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones.
Rounding out the field of Jewish nominees is Mark Boal, up for his original screenplay "Zero Dark Thirty" on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, while Benh (ok) Zeitlin, whose father is Jewish, is in competition as director of "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
In addition, veteran actor Alan Arkin got a nod for his supporting role in "Argo," and L.A. producer Amy Ziering joined the best documentary feature list for "The Invisible War," which probes sexual assaults in the U.S. armed forces.
Israel, whose entries made the top five shortlists of best foreign-language films in four of the last five years, struck out this time with the impressive "Fill the Void," an insider's view of haredi (fervently Orthodox) life in Tel Aviv.
Among the films submitted by 71 countries, five dealt with the Jewish fate during the Nazi era and its aftermath. Though none made the final-five shortlist, their themes indicate that the Holocaust theme still fascinates international filmmakers.
Two of the five nominated feature documentaries deal with Israel's conflicts at home and abroad.
"The Gatekeepers," by Israeli Dror Moreh, consists of lengthy, and surprisingly frank, interviews with six former heads of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, discussing the past, present and likely future of the tumultuous regional conflicts.
"5 Broken Cameras" examines the confrontation between Palestinian villagers and Israeli soldiers, with Emud Burnat, a Palestinian, and Guy Davidi, an Israeli, as co-directors.
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I'm reanalyzing data from a VA Late Woodland Palisaded Village. The site is mapped in CAD and exported as a shapefile. QGIS brings up the 1059 features as polygons. I am using a CSV file for the attribute data for the decorated pottery. I've joined the vector layer with the attribute file. All of the headings are there, but not all of the data is present.
It appears that where any feature has more than one entry, the attribute table stops at the first one. Is there a way to get it to list all of them?
The DB is organized into: Feature # in which not all have decorated pottery, ID# for each piece in each feature that has decorated pottery and then lists the various attributes. Thanks in advance.


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Australia's Banks Head for Cover
Since a change in rules late last year allowed Australia's major banks to issue covered bonds, they've moved speedily into the market. Australian deals comprised 23% of the $42.3 billion in covered bonds issued globally this year. Commonwealth Bank's $3.5 billion Australian dollar (US$3.6 billion) covered bond deal is the largest an Australian bank sold so far. It didn't come cheap though: the offer priced at a higher rate than what an unsecured deal with the same maturity cost last year. That's worrying because covered bonds are secured with assets so they should be perceived as safer and provide a less expensive form of funding for Australia's major banks. But ongoing turmoil in Europe is driving up the price of debt and Australian banks are already paying a price for that.


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Often we have to go for live blogging/tweeting at events and functions and manage the client Twitter accounts and we need to show our clients a sample of what we plan to do in a simple sheet that we usually called the Tweet Sheet. I have seen various styles of this one and I thought I should create one that might just answer most client questions.
Check it out. Thoughts welcome.
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When you work full-time, have children and are always on the move, sometimes it's hard to keep track your nutrition, training and supplement programs. That's what's great about apps. Access to what you need when you need it. If you're looking for an app that can help you keep track of your fitness goals, the Lose It app may be a great place to start.
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If you're an on-the-go type, apps are an easy way for you to stay connected to things you need conveniently on your mobile phone. Tracking your daily routine can be difficult with your old school pen and paper. The Lose It app is a great way to set your goals, track your nutrition and visualize your progress. Definitely worth a try.


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From Meatingplace.com
By Richard Smith on 9/29/2011
TOKYO — The Inageya grocery store chain will resume U.S. beef sales Oct. 10 on a trial basis, a company official told Meatingplace.
An as-yet-undetermined number of Inageya's 127 outlets will sell chuck rib, chuck eye roll and strip loin for yakiniku (Korean-style barbecued beef), company meat department general manager Tokio Iso said.
Amount of volumes to be purchased have also not been decided yet, Iso said. "We will see how well sales go so we can determine how we will proceed in handling U.S. beef in the future," he said.
Since a December 2003 ban on U.S. beef because of BSE, Inageya has not handled the meat despite its import resumption in August 2006. The only beef imports the chain presently offers are from Canada and Australia.
Based in Tokyo Prefecture, the company also has outlets in the neighboring prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama.
U.S. Meat Export Federation Japan's senior director for trade projects and trade services told Meatingplace his office will support the promotion with special stickers for meat trays and materials for shelf decoration.
"We are delighted to see the resumption of sales of U.S. beef products by a leading regional chain that used to be an active user of our products," Susumu Harada said.


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Best Strawberry Recipes | 10 Summer Berry Favorites
June has arrived, and with it, the first of one of our favorite summer fruits—strawberries! Sweet and juicy, strawberries are delicious plain or sliced onto cereal, but we also love them made into fresh strawberry preserves, baked into a tasty treat, or as the star ingredient in a cold, creamy dessert. Whether you pick your own or stock up at the market, we've got plenty of ways for you to use up summer's first berries. That is, if you don't eat them all first!
Best Strawberry Recipes
Easy Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves
This recipe for delicious homemade Strawberry Preserves calls for only three ingredients! How simple is that? Make enough to keep the sweet taste of summer strawberries in your house all year long.
Strawberry Tea Bread
A sweet tea bread that uses fresh strawberry preserves and makes three loaves, perfect for both eating and sharing. Top with butter, honey, or cream cheese for a sweet morning treat.
Bonnie Brae Strawberry Pie
A mixture of cooked and fresh berries helped make this strawberry pie a family favorite. Don't forget the whipped cream!
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
When fresh berries abound, who can resist the charm of a classic homemade strawberry shortcake? Let the sliced, sugared berries sit for at least an hour to get good and juicy.
Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
In this favorite fruit crisp, the familiar combination of rhubarb and fresh strawberries is baked under a light and crumbly crust. Serve warm with slightly softened vanilla ice cream spooned over the top for a truly special treat.
Aunt Gladys' 4-Layer Strawberry Dessert
This reader-submitted recipe gets rave reviews, and we can see why. Made in a handy 9×13-inch pan, this festive and portable strawberry layer dessert is perfect for cookouts and Fourth of July parties.
Pavlova with Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Classic Strawberry Ice Cream
Just strawberries, milk, cream, and eggs–a simple formula that lets the fresh berry flavor shine through in this classic recipe for strawberry ice cream. In a bowl or on a sugar cone, it's good til the last lick.
Layered Strawberry Mold
Kids love this wiggly, layered retro favorite. The contributor says this delicious combination of strawberries and pineapple serves eight, but our tester witnessed four kids, all of them under the age of ten, devouring an entire recipe. Who can resist?
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The Phoenix Work Table ($1,299) makes us feel all Laura Ingalls Wilder-ish, like we could sit at this rough-hewn table and write a book about a huge blizzard where everyone gets stuck in their tiny cabins with only potatoes and brown bread to eat. We see modern and sleek furniture all around us in our everyday lives, so it's sometimes refreshing to be reminded that rustic was once all the rage and that people were perfectly happy with it.
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O God, the shepherd of all, we give you thanks for the lifelong commitment of your servant John Raleigh Mott to the Christian nurture of students in many parts of the world; and we pray that, after his example, we may strive for the weaving together of all peoples in friendship, fellowship and cooperation, and while life lasts be evangelists for Jesus Christ, in whom alone is our peace; and who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1 Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
2 For darkness shall cover the earth,
and thick darkness the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you.
3 Nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
4 Lift up your eyes and look around;
they all gather together, they come to you;
your sons shall come from far away,
and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms.
5 Then you shall see and be radiant;
your heart shall thrill and rejoice,
because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
17 O God, from my youth you have taught me,
and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.
18 So even to old age and grey hairs,
O God, do not forsake me,
until I proclaim your might
to all the generations to come.
Your power 19and your righteousness, O God,
reach the high heavens.
You who have done great things,
O God, who is like you?
20 You who have made me see many troubles and calamities
will revive me again;
from the depths of the earth
you will bring me up again.
21 You will increase my honour,
and comfort me once again.
22 I will also praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God;
I will sing praises to you with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.
23 My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praises to you;
my soul also, which you have rescued.
24 All day long my tongue will talk of your righteous help,
for those who tried to do me harm
have been put to shame, and disgraced.
12 I am writing to you, little children,
because your sins are forgiven on account of his name.
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young people,
because you have conquered the evil one.
14 I write to you, children,
because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young people,
because you are strong
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
11 Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. 12As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother's only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. 13When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, 'Do not weep.' 14Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, 'Young man, I say to you, rise!' 15The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, 'A great prophet has risen among us!' and 'God has looked favourably on his people!' 17This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.


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Dead Presidents v. Abacus: Comparing the Morgan and Goldman CDO Cases
Morgan Stanley likes to think of itself on par with rival Goldman Sachs. Well, according to the Wall Street Journal, the two firms have another thing in common: criminal investigations into their mortgage securities deals.
The Journal reports this morning that prosecutors are looking into whether Morgan Stanley, like Goldman, misled investors about a series of collateralized debt obligation deals, or CDOs, that the firm sold in mid-2006
While less is known about the Morgan deals, here's how the deals under scrutiny at the two firms compare:
1) The Morgan Stanley CDOs were created in mid-2006, when the housing market was showing signs of strain, but had still not declined. Goldman's Abacus deal was sold to investors in April 2007 when the housing and mortgage markets were clearly having problems.
2) Morgan Stanley, according to the Journal, was directly betting against CDOs that is helped create. Goldman didn't take a short position against the Abacus CDO, but is accused of failing to disclose that John Paulson shorted the CDOs.
3) Morgan Stanley made money off its bearish "Dead Presidents" bets, but wracked up $9 billion in losses overall on its bullish mortgage investments in 2007. Goldman says it lost up to $100 million on Abacus (including a long equity position in the deal) but other well-placed bets on the demise of the mortgage market netted a profit in 2007.
4) Both firms are being investigated for allegedly failing to disclose the financial positions of investors involved in the deal. In the case of the Morgan Stanley CDOs, it was allegedly not disclosed that the firm's traders made bearish bets against the deal. The SEC has accused Goldman of failing to disclose Paulson's bearish wager on the Abacus deal. Paulson helped select the collateral in that CDO.
5) Names. It's entirely superficial. But perhaps it will have a subtle, psychological effect. In hindsight, Morgan's "Dead Presidents" moniker has a more negative connotation than deals named Abacus. It instantly calls to mind other "Dead Presidents" – namely slang for $50 and $100 bills. Note to future CDO-structurers. Choose benign things like fruits, vegetables, and mountains when naming your deals.


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This 176 page book contains photos of the Cayman Islands. Experience beautiful sunsets, exotic parrots, gigantic turtles, life under water, stingrays and the Cayman Islands. Included in this book are restaurant reviews with menus and a best of category(food, drink, sunset, and more..)
About ten years ago I found my true passion photography. Since then I have never stopped learning and improving my skills as a photographer. When taking pictures, the question is not what you look at but what you see looking through the lens of the camera. I shoot all my pictures using a Canon EOS 5D camera.
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Neoclassical fixtures like the Dayton make for ideal porch lights, thanks to their presence and visual heft. Indeed, with such a genteel guardian to light your way home, your front door may begin to feel like the entrance to a stately mansion.
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The Gatekeeper, otherwise known as Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Secretary, Admin, Office Manager and so on, is supposed to protect you. But are they?
From my experience as both an executive and recruiter I have found that Gatekeepers can be an asset when they help me to get my work done. Let's be honest there are times when preventing a pesky salesperson from getting me on the phone is greatly appreciated. Even when I was recruiting and they were screening for their boss, I found they could be an asset to me simply by informing me when their boss would be available or who I should speak with instead.
I also found that a good Admin who could manage my schedule, keep me on point and prevent my own employees from bothering me at inopportune times was a major benefit. As they learned my habits and my schedule they could ensure that I was able to get my work done and get out of the office on time for an important event outside of the office.
In a sense they became an extension of me.
Perhaps that is why Admins are always on an organization chart below the boss, yet seemingly above his direct reports. They aren't paid as well or held in the same regard as the direct reports, yet they have their own fiefdom and wield their own power, provided they are acting on behalf of their boss.
Smart employees realize that they need to be nice and respectful to the boss's Admin. Particularly since the Admin has the ear of the boss and controls his schedule. Failure to show respect can result in people never getting onto the schedule to see the boss, projects not going well or disappearing and a myriad of problems that could have been avoided by simply respecting the office and power of the Admin.
On the other hand, what happens when the Admin thinks she (or he) is more important than the Boss does? Meaning she is wielding his power in ways unintended. For example, she is being overbearing to other Admins or clerks, or outside customers or vendors or even the Boss' direct reports. Perhaps she has a vendetta against someone and is making their life miserable.
At this point the Gatekeeper is not an asset, she is an extreme liability. She is making the Boss look bad and the Boss is not even aware of it most times. But others are. Perhaps even the Boss's Boss' Admin is, or others who are equally important.
So how should this type of Admin and corresponding problem be handled? Or even identified? This is not as simple as it seems and depends on how long it has been a problem and who is at risk. Remember, the Boss probably likes his Admin and is generally attached to her. Here are some thoughts:
· If you are a direct report to the Boss and his admin is treating you or your admin badly you must gather evidence that is clearly tied to the Gatekeeper and what its impact is on the company or the Boss. Avoid making it personal even if it is.
· If you are an outside vendor or in another department, try and go around her by calling before or after she is in the office. Do not rock the boat and attack the admin unless she is so awful you are doing the Boss a favor. If you can't achieve success directly contacting the Boss, then contact one of his direct reports. You most likely won't be the only one having problems.
But what if you are the Boss? How do you find out about the problems when no one is telling you? At least once or twice a year, you have to speak with other employees, vendors or Admins to see how yours is performing. Be clear that you want to ensure your Admin is an asset to them and the company (it goes without saying she should be an asset to you). Find out if your Admin is helpful and respectful. Listen with an open ear and maintain that Open Door Policy all bosses should have.
Your Gatekeeper is supposed to shield you and make your life easier. She is not supposed to be the one inadvertently stabbing you in the back by hindering the performance of others you work with both in and outside of the office.


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Book of the week: Daredevil #2
Is this the second "number two" issue of Mark Waid's "Daredevil" within less than three years? Marvel's madcap relaunch strategy is doing its' work, attempting to spike sales in the short term for what has become an Eisner winning run of "the man without fear" produced by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and colorist Javier Rodriguez. The bigger question is whether this effort to bring in more readers for what is a critically acclaimed run will succeed, especially at a higher cover price per issue than before. Sales during this run of "Daredevil" had fallen to roughly 31k an issue, which is above cancellation range but perhaps not what Marvel Comics sought to settle on considering the character is set to appear on a Netflix TV show soon. To their credit, Waid and Samnee have capitalized on the renumbering of the series to shift the setting for their hero as well as fiddle with the supporting cast a bit.
As detailed in the last issue, Matt Murdock has fled from New York City after revealing his identity to thwart the entrenched plots of the "Sons of the Serpent", a feat which saved the city but cost him his ability to practice law. Having previously lived in San Francisco during Gerry Conway's run on the title in the 1970's, Murdock and his new legal assistant Kirsten McDuffie decided to set up shop on the west coast. Since San Francisco is a different town than New York City, and also because they lack as many superheroes as the overly cluttered Manhattan, Murdock quickly becomes indispensable to deputy mayor Charlotte Hastert, who assigns him cases to "consult" on. "Foggy" Nelson is believed to have died from cancer, but enough was shown last month to suggest this is simply cover, likely to protect him as he recovers without Murdock to defend him. Having established this status quo in the previous issue, this one starts up the first real arc of this era.
The issue does a quick but efficient task of introducing the central character for this, the Shroud. Created by Steve Englehart and Herb Trimpe in 1976's "Super-Villain Team-Up #5", he was always envisioned as a loose homage to both the pulp hero "the Shadow" as well as DC Comics' "Batman". For much of his history, he was simply yet another caped vigilante who operated in the shadows, with the gimmick that he could control them. However, during some 1980's runs of "West Coast Avengers" and "Captain America", he posed as a costumed criminal in order to better infiltrate the underworld - even to the point where he led his own team of criminals, the "Night Shift". This was a far more interesting angle for both him and the other heroes around him, although it didn't last nearly as long as his tenure as yet another forgettable vigilante. Waid introduces him as a clearly unhinged figure who envisions himself as a very important superhero, but in reality has cracked under the strain and now is something else entirely.
Naturally, Shroud (or Max Q. Coleridge) exists as a countering force to who Daredevil has become now. Not only is he a blind person with super powers and training to compensate for it, he also is someone who is tormented by demons and a zeal to battle evil. The difference, it seems, is that after yet another bounce upon "rock bottom", Murdock chose to make more effort to remain in the light, while the Shroud hasn't. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two is while Daredevil was both blinded and empowered by accident, the Shroud chose to do such things to himself in his drive for vengeance. Visually, Samnee has a ball depicting Shroud's powers in action as as well as visualizing a good reference to "The Princess Bride", as well as capturing the atmosphere of Shroud's powers.
Once more it seems that Waid is more willing to have Daredevil fight other established characters to make up for the lack of a deep rogues' gallery rather than attempting to fill that gallery himself. On the other hand, the Shroud hasn't done much for years, and Waid always has a knack of picking antagonists which push his hero to the limit in the narrative along with bringing out the best in Samnee and Rodriguez's art. Regardless of the cover price or issue number, this run on "Daredevil" has produced consistent must-read comic books month in and month out for almost three years now, and this issue continues this proud tradition.
Honorable mentions:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #33: Previous regular artist Mateus Santolouco is back for this revamped incarnation's version of the "Return to New York" plot which was originally published by Mirage Studios in 1989. Having licked their wounds from their last battle against Shredder and his Foot Clan by heading to April's parents' property in Northampton, the Turtles and their allies have decided that they can't hide from their enemies anymore and are now seeking to take the offensive. Although the Turtles themselves get in some action and some scenes of foreboding between Donatello and April, most of the issue focuses on Casey Jones' family and ties. Casey was mortally wounded being bait in the Shredder's last plot against the Turtles, and his father utilized mutagen to bulk up into the new leader of the "Purple Dragons" gang, Hun (a villain originally created for the 2003 era cartoon). Now, the Shredder has offered Hun a last chance to save his son by convincing him to join their cartel, but that's something which may be easier said than done. Readers also get to see more of Angel, her bar owning father Brooklyn as well as some figures from last year's annual. Tom Waltz, co-creator Kevin Eastman and editor Bobby Curnow continue to craft scripts which make the most out of every character's scenes and especially establish a lot of depth to their villains. Hun is an abusive mass of muscle, but he does have a desire to make up with his son even if he hasn't a clue as to how. Even the Shredder, who is incredibly ruthless and manipulative, isn't beyond things such as reason or even loyalty, for instance. This naturally brings out the best in the heroes as they're not just facing "black hats", they're facing villains more complicated and thus dangerous than their cartoon roots might suggest. It is because of this, in addition to work from good artists such as Santolouco and colorist Ronda Pattison, that IDW's era of TMNT continues to be essential reading for fans of the "heroes in a half shell" both new and old.
Original Sin #0: The summer has official begun when Marvel Comics releases a prelude issue to their next crossover series. Naturally, that means it is produced by a creative team which in no way will handle the rest of the series, who may end up being superior. To this end we have Mark Waid uniting with artists Jim Cheung and Paco Medina with colorist Justin Ponsor and at least five inkers to produce a simple yet enjoyable tale featuring Nova and the Watcher. The latest Nova is Sam Washington, an average kid from a not so average family whose slacker father turned out to be involved in space drama before going missing. After a battle with a giant robot and some words with the Avengers, Nova rockets to the moon for a revealing meeting with the Watcher that seems to lay both their souls bare. The theme of the event are the revelation of secrets, and this issue points out quite a big one involving not only why the Watchers do what they do, but Uatu's lonely search for vindication. The art is incredible while Waid, as always, captures the voices of his characters in a near flawless manner. Considering the actual series will be written by Jason Aaron, whose work has been more hit ("Ghost Rider") or miss ("Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine"), this issue may turn out to have been the best of the entire series. Regardless, this was a successful prelude and the best possible foot that "Original Sin" could put forward.
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Perkins Named Big 12 Rookie of the Week
Jan. 15, 2001
DALLAS, Texas - Texas Tech's Jia Perkins was named Big 12 Rookie of the Week and Oklahoma's Stacey Dales was named Big 12 Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week in a vote of a media panel for games played from Jan. 8-14.
Perkins, a 5-8 freshman guard, helped lead Texas Tech to wins over No. 23 Baylor and Texas A&M as she averaged 17 points and seven rebounds. The victory over Baylor snapped the Lady Bears' 13-game unbeaten streak. Perkins poured in a career-high 23 points in 25 minutes of play against Baylor. She shot 45.5 percent from the field, 75 percent from three-point range and 91.7 percent from the free throw line. The Granbury, Texas, native scored in double figures in both games and was Tech's top scorer vs. BU and was second on the team in rebounds. Perkins has now scored in double figures in 11 of 15 games and is third on the team in scoring with a 12.4 average.
Dales led Oklahoma to wins over No. 14 Texas and No. 23 Baylor last week as she averaged 20.5 points, 8.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds. She also shot 50 percent from the field, hitting 14-of-28 attempted shots, and nailed 78.6 percent of her free throw attempts (11-of-14). The 6-1 junior point guard from Brockville, Ontario, Canada, scored 13 points vs. Texas and contributed eight assists and four rebounds. At Baylor Dales scored a career-high 28 points, including six points to seal the victory in the final two minutes of action. She also had eight assists, four rebounds and shot 52.9 percent (9-of-17) from the field.


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I'm using a 4Gig USB thumbdrive to create a bootable USB stick on Windows to Install Ubuntu 12.10. I've been using this page for step by step instructions, http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows
I had no problems with the guide and now have the USB thumb set up, after I set the USB thumb drive as first priority in the boot order I save the settings and windows continues to load even though I selected boot from USB before the Hard drive.
The thumb drive stays plugged in the entire time, this is my second attempt at trying Linux. I first tried installing it from Windows but because I have an UEFI motherboard it is not compatible. I would have already tried the CD/DVD method but I do not have any, any help would be appreciated.


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What can I say more, you just have to try the Godiva Chocolate Martini with coconut rum and you will be simply amazed of its taste. It was a surprise from my beloved girlfriend and of course I wanted to share it with you.
For 1 person, here is the recipe for Godiva chocolate Martini with coconut rum: ½ oz Godiva chocolate liqueur, ¼ Malibu coconut rum, ½ Godiva white chocolate liqueur, ½ oz crème de cacao, ½ oz Vodka and 1 oz half and half (milk and cream in equal parts).
Pour all the ingredients in a shaker, add ice, mix them and serve into a cold cocktail glass. Simply delicious! But what about Godiva chocolate Martini calories, you might ask? WHO CARES when it is so damn tasty???
Enjoy this Godiva and Malibu rum cocktail, it was a quick one but really wanted to share with you fast!
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Godiva chocolate Martini with Malibu coconut rum is spice. Godiva chocolate Martini calories its color look so good, its simply amazed of the taste.
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Heritage Minister Andrew McIntosh today announced plans to list a unique seaside structure in Bournemouth, Dorset. Built for the Festival of Britain, the Neck Building at Boscombe Pier dates from 1958-60 and is comprised of four little kiosks at esplanade level, set at an angle on either side of the pier entrance. The complete structure, which also features glazed shelters and some lavatories, is set under a floating canopy formed of thin concrete slab, and is supported on concrete piers and a bastion of rough natural stone.
Heritage Minister Andrew McIntosh said:
"The Neck Building at Boscombe Pier is a rarity amongst municipal entertainment structures of the period. It was designed with real conviction and flare. The vivacity of this structure clearly illustrates the revitalization of the British Seaside Resort in the 1950's."
The preliminary decision to list the structure was taken on the advice of English Heritage and CABE. When assessing a building for listing, the only factors which the Government's statutory advisers and the Secretary of State can take into account is whether it possesses special architectural or historic interest. The structure's state of repair (unless it has harmed the architectural or historic interest), or any planning proposals are not relevant to the assessment of a building's qualification for listing.
Since 1995 the Government has publicly consulted on most plans to list post-war structures. Local people and interest groups now have the chance to tell the Minister whether they believe that the Neck Building merits the extra protection that listing provides.
The public consultation period will last for two weeks. The public and other interested parties are therefore invited to forward their views to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport by 24 October 2004. These should be sent to:
Elaine Pearce Historic Environment Designation Branch Department for Culture, Media and Sport 2-4 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5DH
This only relates to the Neck Building at the entrance to Boscombe Pier. The Pier itself is not being considered for listing, and is therefore not included in this exercise.
Notes to Editors
1. The main purpose of listing a building is to ensure that care will be taken over decisions affecting its future, that any alterations respect the particular character and interest of the building, and that the case for its preservation is taken fully into account in considering the merits of any redevelopment proposals.
2. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (then known as the Department of National Heritage) announced in March 1995 that there would be public consultation on recommendations for listing arising from English Heritage's thematic studies of post-war and other building types. In August 1995 the Department announced that the consultation procedure would be extended to proposals to spot-list individual post-war buildings. However, the Secretary of State may take action to list a building at any time on the basis of information before her if she considers it to be under threat of alteration or demolition.
3. Further details of English Heritage's recommendations can be obtained from Historic Environment Designation Branch, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH.
4. The criteria for listing are set out in Section 6 of Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and the Historic Environment (PPG15). This can be found on this web page: http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/page/odpm_plan_606900.hcsp
Public Enquiries: 020 7211 6200 Internet: http://www.culture.gov.uk
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This Tribe is for men who want to use other men as their Sex Slaves, & for men who are willing to Be the Sex Slaves of other men. RULES:: Any man joining first says what he Will Be Sex Slave or User. you can;t be both. ... Users can pick anyone registered as a Sex Slave & order them to serve them ANY WAY THEY WANT! NO LIMITS! .. Sex Slaves do NOT have the right to refuse ANY Male USER regardless of age looks etc. A Sex Slave never has the right to refuse any sexual or subserviant activity demanded of them!.. Sex Slave Users May DO ANYTHING They Want with any male Sex Slave. ... "ANYTHING!" (but only within ones own area/region.) .. To Start things,, I will Register Myself as the First Male Sex Slave for Men. .. I do hope others follow. (Please note that these Original Tribe Rules are those of the Founder who is no longer Active here, a New Moderator has since been selected to organize this Tribe who is definitely not a slave.)
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Broccoli Cheese Soup for 2 RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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"When my husband and I visit fresh food stands, we often come home with more veggies than we can eat. This is a great way to use up broccoli," says Marge Hill of Glenside, Pennsylvania.
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- Dash pepper
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
- In a blender, process soup until smooth. Return to pan and heat through (do not boil). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese until melted. Sprinkle servings with remaining cheese. Yield: 2 servings.
Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Soup in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009, p25
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"Very good! It was a bit thick so Im going to try adding more chicken broth (1 1/2 cups maybe) but I would defiantly recommended this recipe! I paired it with a BLT for a nice, light winter dinner."
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Specially priced CD single stickered with glowing reviews from Howard Skempton, Kyle Gann, and The Wire. This spare, beautiful, spacious 20-minute piece for eight pianos was composed utilizing systems derived from sudoku puzzles and GarageBand software.
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Salvatore Leone
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Rollercoast Ride is a mission in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories given to protagonist Toni Cipriani by Salvatore Leone, Don of the Leone Family, from his home in the Saint Mark's district of Portland Island, Liberty City.
Toni drops by Salvatore's home looking for more work and finds Salvatore listening to the radio. Jane Hopper, the dockers union boss, announces to Liberty City that she's not affraid of the mafiosi trying to control the strikes and use the docks. Salvatore tells Toni to send her a message.
Toni drives to the Head Radio station in Harwood and kills the chauffeur, taking his clothes. Toni enters the limousine and waits for Hopper to exit. After concluding her interview she leaves the building and enters the limousine, ordering Toni, thinking him to be her driver, to go to the Harwood Docks. She later realises that the driver is Toni, who then drives eratically over Portland Island until she agrees to do as Salvatore tells her.
Jane Hopper (radio): This strike will continue until I get some assurances from this city! Mafiosi, thinking they can run the union, can think again!
Salvatore Leone: Listen to this shit.
Jane Hoppper (radio): They don't scare me! I've got bigger balls than all of them!
Salvatore Leone: I should call a hit on this bitch. She's taking me for a ride! ...wekk two can play that game. Toni, you're gonna deliver a message for me!
(Toni drives to the Head Radio station in Harwood and hits the chauffeur)
Chauffeur: Hey!
(Toni kills the chauffeur, takes his clothes and waits in the limousine)
Jane Hopper: Harwood ferry station and step on it!
Toni Cipriani: You said it!
(Toni then begins to drive around the city)
Jane Hopper: Hey, take it easy, we're not in a race! Hey, you're not my regular driver! Who the hell are you?!
Toni Cipriani: Shut up! From now on you do exactly what Salvatore Leone tells you to! Capiche?
Jane Hopper: I... I refuse to be scared by this!
Toni Cipriani: We'll see!
(Toni continues to drive eratically over Portland Island)
Jane Hopper: Let me out right now!
(Toni continues to drive eratically over Portland Island)
Jane Hopper: Please! You'll kill us both!
(Toni continues to drive eratically over Portland Island)
Jane Hopper: OK! OK! I've had enough! I'll do whatever you want.
Toni Cipriani: And don't forget out little agreement, Lady!
The reward for completing the mission is $1,000. The Chauffeur Outfit is also unlocked after the mission.
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Oh goodness. While we're certainly not going to spend a month's rent on a suitcase, we are going to stare wistfully at this beautiful Globe-Trotter Centenary Suitcase with Wheels ($1750). This is the kind of luggage that would make us feel like Jackie O headed off to a glamorous vacation on the Amalfi Coast, even if we were just headed home to see our parents. Other benefits include the fact that this luggage looks too damn good to be put away, so it can clearly serve a dual purpose and add some character to our decor. swoon
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"Service-learning is a pedagogical approach through which students engage in a service activity that benefits the common good, in collaboration with a community partner. The service activity meets course objectives, and through critical reflection, students examine the community need and its relation to their own learning and future application."
Simply stated…
Meeting community-identified needs through meaningful service, while achieving academic learning goals with and through critical reflection.
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Authentic "service" is never something you do to or for someone, but rather with someone. This means that the community is actively involved in determining the service to be rendered.
We are in this together...
Service-learning practitioners understand that there is already a wealth of knowledge present in the community. Community members become partners and are involved from the beginning by sharing their real-life experience and knowledge. Community partners share their expertise about the kinds of service relevant to those being served.
Meaningful Service
Service-learning bridges two worlds which are often estranged from each other: the Academic and the Community. While there are many types of experiential learning opportunities, service-learning is unique because a community identified need is being addressed. This usually means working with non-profit agencies and organizations, although there are a few examples of service-learning conducted in partnership with businesses. The main emphasis must be that the service benefits the common good, rather than enhancing profit potential.
Learning Objectives
Service-learning allows both academic and non-academic learning objectives to come to life. Students find themselves encountering concrete examples of abstract concepts. Practitioners often find that student participation and interest increases dramatically when course goals are matched with real world experiences.
Research studies indicate service-learning increases student learning even when in-class time is reduced as a result of service activities. For research on the usefulness of service-learning as a teaching strategy contact the UNK Office for Service-Learning or the National Campus Compact web site. http://www.compact.org/
Critical Reflection
In addition to the service to meet community identified needs, students are guided through structured reflection to express their thoughts about the community need being met; the underlying causes for the need; the benefit their service has had on helping to meet the need; how the service relates to the learning goals of the course/project; what they learned about themselves; and how the learning applies to their future as an engaged citizen. Critical reflection differs from simple reflection because it is used intentionally to generate, deepen and document learning. (Clayton, 2008).
As with other course related assignments, service-learning must have measurable outcomes and requires considerable structure in partnership with the community agency/program. Evaluation of student's service should also be based on the community partners evaluation of the service as well as the faculty members evaluation of the learning. Remember service-learning must be reciprocal with both the server and the one being served experiencing equal benefits.
Remember, credit is not for the service but for the learning.


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There are so many credit cards to choose from that sometimes an example helps.
If you seek a no annual fee credit card with generous 0% transfer and purchase periods, then you have two excellent choices in Slate from Chase, and Citi Diamond Preferred. Chase has a shorter period of interest freedom with no balance transfer fee for 2 months, while Citi has a longer period where no interest accrues. The latter, however, also has more travel perks. Which is the better choice? Let's get ready to rummmmmble!
0% Balance Transfers and Purchases: Slate from Chase has a particularly attractive feature, in that it there is no balance transfer fee if you transfer a balance within the first 60 days. That saves you 3%, so if you have a few particularly vexing balances that are quite large, the savings may be significant. You can carry that balance for 15 months without incurring interest charges. Alternatively, you can pay 0% interest for the first 15 months of charge activity. Citi Diamond Preferred does not waive the transfer fee, but permits you to carry the transferred balance for 18 months. Purchases also get a free ride for 18 months, with no interest accruing. In my world, cash is king, so when you can save hard dollars, that's the choice to make. A $10,000 balance transfer costs nothing with Slate, but you'll get dinged $300 with Citi. I pick Chase in this category, but with one caveat – only if you have a balance transfer. If you aren't taking advantage of that promo, then run purchases on Citi for free for 18 months.
Travel Benefits: Citibank's standard travel perks are provided with the Diamond card, but they frankly aren't much to be excited about. The rental coverage is secondary, and the trip cancellation coverage and travel assistance will only be of use to hard-core travelers. The lost luggage coverage is nice, but only matters if you check bags. Citi wins this category because Slate has no perks at all.
Purchase Benefits: The coverage here is almost identical. Both provide a year of free extended warranty. Slate has $500 of price protection vs. Citi's $250, although Citi allegedly tracks online prices instead of you having to hunt them down yourself with Chase. Citi also offers $1,000 in purchase protection whereas Chase offers $500. Citi gets the slight edge here.
Other: Slate's "Blueprint" service is nothing more than an organizational tool, to help set up payment plans for your balances. You don't avoid any interest charges using it.
Acceptance: It's Visa (Slate) and Mastercard (Citi). You won't have much of a problem.
The Final Round
If you want to transfer a balance, particularly a large one, definitely go with Slate. Avoiding that 3% transfer fee could save you hundreds. If you are looking to charge purchases at 0%, however, go with Citi for its longer interest-free period. Citi also gets the edge if you are a traveler.


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Can my spouse go with me?
I am the widow of a World War II or Korean War veteran. Can I go?
Can my son, daughter, grandson, etc. go as a guardian?
How do you decide which veterans get to go?
Are you taking Vietnam Veterans Applications?
How much does it cost? How much money do I need to bring?
What does the guardian fee include?
Can I make a donation to Old Glory Honor Flight?
How are you funded?
What if the veteran is in a wheelchair or on oxygen?
Are terminally ill World War II or Korean War veterans given any special priority?
Can my spouse go with me?
No. At the present time, we have a significan backlog of World War II and Korean War veterans on our waiting list, and we must focus our energies on getting each of them an opportunity to visit the memorial, The only spouses who are permitted to go are those who are WWII or Korean War veterans themselves.
I am the widow of a World War II or Korean War veteran. Can I go?
Sadly, the answer is "no". Again, we simply do not have the resources, funding, or seating available to transport all the World War II and Korean War veterans who are presently on our waiting list. Adding spouses and widows simply isn't an option for our program at this time.
Can my son, daughter, grandson, etc. go as a guardian?
Yes, but the family member must have submitted their guardian application
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that the veteran application was submitted. The family member guardian also must be physically capable of handling the duties of a Honor Flight guardian. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the veterans. Generally speaking, our ratio is 2 veterans per guardian. Guardians may be responsible for some lifting, pushing wheelchairs, handing out meals and water, and administering medication. To download a guardian application, click on "Support" then "Volunteer"
How do you decide which veterans get to go?
Veterans are flown on a "first-come, first-served basis." We are accepting applications from all WWII and Korean War veterans. Within the applicants, top priority is currently given to World War II veterans and all other war time veterans with a terminal illness.
Are you taking Vietnam Veterans Applications?
We currently are not accepting applications from Vietnam Veterans. Continue to follow us on Facebook and review the Website for any future changes to the program.
How much does it cost? How much money do I need to bring?
The cost is FREE for World War II, Korean War and terminally ill veterans. You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs. For guardians, the cost is $500.
What does the guardian fee include?
Guardians are provided with airfare to and from Washington, DC., as well as 2 box meals while there. Refreshments are also served at the airport before the morning flight. You should only need money for souvenirs while on the trip.
Can I make a donation to Old Glory Honor Flight?
Old Glory Honor Flight gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT World War II and Korean War Veterans. We feel that World War II and Korean War veterans have given enough. This is our way of saying "Thank You!"
Click here to make an online donation to the Northeast Wisconsin Old Glory Honor Flight Chapter.
How are you funded?
Our funding comes primarily from individuals across Northeast Wisconsin who recognize the great accomplishments and sacrifices of veterans and want them to see their memorial before it's too late. Other significant contributors have been fraternal organizations like local American Legion, VFW, Am Vets, DAV, MOPH, posts and chapters, as well as various corporations on a local level.
What if the veteran is in a wheelchair or on oxygen?
WHEELCHAIRS -- Old Glory Honor Flight provides all of the wheelchairs you may need during the trip, therefore we ask that you NOT bring your own. If you must bring your own wheelchair, it will be stored at the airport in Appleton and returned to you at the end of the day. Our coach busses are also equipped with wheelchair lifts if needed.
OXYGEN -- If the veteran requires oxygen,
a prescription for the oxygen must be provided by the veteran's healthcare provider
, identifying the delivery method (mask or nasal cannula), frequency (as needed or continuously), and the rate of delivery (usually 2-3 liters per minute).
The veteran's family must secure a FAA-approved oxygen concentrator for use on the plane.
Your normal oxygen supplier will have these for rent. We will provide oxygen cylinders to be used at the memorials. Veterans on oxygen are required to have oxygen cylinders available from their home to the departure airport and also on the return from their local airport back to their homes. No oxygen cylinders are permitted to be used on the aircraft. If the veteran requires oxygen during the trip, please call us to discuss arrangements.
Are terminally ill World War II or Korean War veterans given any special priority?
YES! Such veterans go to the top of the list for the next flight departing to Washington D.C. Not only are World War II and Korean War veterans given this top priority, but any terminally ill veteran from any conflict, who has never been able to visit their memorial, is given the same priority. Please call us for more information.
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Frommer, K W; Zimmermann, B; Meier, F M P; Schröder, D; Heil, M; Schäffler, A; Büchler, C; Steinmeyer, J; Brentano, F; Gay, S; Müller-Ladner, U; Neumann, E (2010). Adiponectin-mediated changes in effector cells involved in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 62(10):2886-2899.
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OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased production of adipokines, which are cytokine-like mediators that are produced mainly in adipose tissue but also in synovial cells. Since RA synovial fibroblasts (RASFs), lymphocytes, endothelial cells, and chondrocytes are key players in the pathophysiology of RA, this study was undertaken to analyze the effects of the key adipokine adiponectin on proinflammatory and prodestructive synovial effector cells. METHODS: Lymphocytes were activated in part prior to stimulation. All cells were stimulated with adiponectin, and changes in gene and protein expression were determined by Affymetrix and protein arrays. Messenger RNA and protein levels were confirmed using semiquantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PCR), real-time PCR, and immunoassays. Intracellular signal transduction was evaluated using chemical signaling inhibitors. RESULTS: Adiponectin stimulation of human RASFs predominantly induced the secretion of chemokines, as well as proinflammatory cytokines, prostaglandin synthases, growth factors, and factors of bone metabolism and matrix remodeling. Lymphocytes, endothelial cells, and chondrocytes responded to adiponectin stimulation with enhanced synthesis of cytokines and various chemokines. Additionally, chondrocytes released increased amounts of matrix metalloproteinases. In RASFs, adiponectin-mediated effects were p38 MAPK and protein kinase C dependent. CONCLUSION: Our previous findings indicated that adiponectin was present in inflamed synovium, at sites of cartilage invasion, in lymphocyte infiltrates, and in perivascular areas. The findings of the present study indicate that adiponectin induces gene expression and protein synthesis in human RASFs, lymphocytes, endothelial cells, and chondrocytes, supporting the concept of adiponectin being involved in the pathophysiologic modulation of RA effector cells. Adiponectin promotes inflammation through cytokine synthesis, attraction of inflammatory cells to the synovium, and recruitment of prodestructive cells via chemokines, thus promoting matrix destruction at sites of cartilage invasion.
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Walnut Creek, Calif. - Head Coach Jason Dunn was honored as the Pac-10 Men's Cross-Country Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Dunn highlighted the Stanford award winners as announced by Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott. In addition, Stanford had five first team all-conference runners and four on the second team.
Dunn was named coach of the year on the men's side after leading Stanford to its second-straight Pac-10 title and a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. He led a team that was ranked No. 1 in the nation for much of the year and in addition to the Pac-10 meet, also won the Stanford Invitational and the NCAA Pre-National meet.
Earning first team all-conference honors on the men's side were Chris Derrick, Elliott Heath and Jacob Riley. The trio finished 1-2-3 at the Pac-10 Championships to lead Stanford to the title. Derrick and Riley also went on to finish fifth and sixth at the NCAA Championships to earn All-America status.
Being named to the second team were Erik Olson, J.T. Sullivan and Miles Unterreiner. The trio placed 9th, 10th and 11th at the Pac-10 Championships to help Stanford to the conference title. Sullivan and Olson went on to be Stanford fourth and fifth runners at the NCAA Championships.
Steven Sambu of Arizona was named both the Pac-10 Runner and Newcomer of the Year. The Arizona junior placed second at the NCAA Championships.
On the women's side, Kathy Kroeger and Stephanie Marcy were named to the All-Pac-10 first team. Kroeger was the Pac-10 runner-up, while Marcy placed fifth. Marcy was Stanford's top runner at the NCAA Championships after Kroeger was forced to drop out.
Freshman Jessica Tonn was named to the second team after placing eighth at the Pac-10 Championships.
Jordan Hasay won the Pac-10 Athlete of the Year, while James Li of Arizona was the Pac-10 Coach of the Year. Katie Flood of Washington was named the Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year.


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Well isn't that interesting! In October last year Seagate rejected a takeover bid from Western Digital. According to "two people with knowledge of the matter" Western Digital was willing to offer between 10 and 15 percent more than a competing takeover from TPG Capital which had already flashed $7.5 billion dollars under Seagate's nose.
However the sheer size of the proposal supposedly led to the refusal, not only would it have created a mammoth company, it would have also lead to huge product overlaps (internal, external HDD's, etc) and would've led to many managerial departures - on top of all of this, significant antitrust obsticles.


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The Titans missed two shots in the closing seconds that would have sent the game into overtime as Federal Way earned the sixth seed from the 4A bi-district tournament at Mount Tahoma High School.
Union (17-7) next gets a rematch against Curtis (19-6) of University Place at 8 p.m. Friday at Auburn High School for a berth to state at the Tacoma Dome.
Union lost to Curtis 59-51 in the opening game of the bi-district tournament on Friday.
The Titans made up a five-point deficit in the closing minutes against Federal Way. Tanner Nelson's 3-pointer with 45 seconds to play pulled the Titans ahead 51-49.
Federal Way's Brayon Blake, who led all scorers with 20 points, tied the game on an inside shot.
Union then turned the ball over and Federal Way scored for the 53-51 lead.
Union had two last shots to tie, but couldn't convert.
"Offensively, we need to take better care of the ball," Union coach Maco Hamilton said of his team going forward.
Jordan Chatman had 18 points for the Titans, and Tyler Copp had 12.
FEDERAL WAY (16-7) — Brayon Blake 20, Deeshawn Tucker 13, Tanner 8, Deonte Anderson 4, Malik 4, Olindo 2, Rashawn 2. Totals 18 (2) 15-24 53.
UNION (17-7) — Dionte Ceaser 0, Kyle Mercer 0, Tyler Copp 12, Dominique Ceaser 0, Seaver Whalen 1, Tanner Nelson 9, Jordan Chatman 18, Trent Cowan 2, Kaben Humphrey-Butler 6, Micah Merfeld 2, Brian Cairns 1. Totals 19 (7) 6-10 51.
Federal Way 13 11 10 18–53
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Whitney Houston's Family to Star in New Reality Show
Whitney Houston's family is getting a reality show.
Lifetime just announced "The Houston Family Chronicles," a new docu-series that follows the late singer's daughter Bobbi Kristina, mother Cissy Houston, sister-in-law Pat Houston and other loved ones.
According to the network, the show "follows those closest to the pop icon as they try to pick up the pieces after her untimely death."
"The tragic loss of Whitney Houston left a void in the hearts of people all over the world, but certainly none more so than her beloved family," said Lifetime exec Rob Sharenow. "In this series, the multi-generations of the Houston family will bravely reveal their lives as they bond together to heal, love, and grow."
Ten hour-long episodes have been ordered.
A premiere date has not been set.
Are you going to watch "The Houston Family Chronicles"?


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How can I Reduce My Risk of Heart Failure?
Ken Dizon, MD, is a cardiologist on staff at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. His office can be reached at (602)298-7777.
Question: What exactly is heart failure? How can it be prevented?
Answer: A diagnosis of heart failure, generally speaking, means the heart has weakened and is not functioning properly. The weakened heart is unable to pump as much blood through the body as it should, in turn limiting the entire body's ability to function properly.
Heart failure is not a condition that develops overnight. It occurs over time and is often the result of a combination of risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and even smoking.
The gradual progression of heart failure can make it difficult for people to recognize that something is wrong. Symptoms, which include weakness, fatigue and shortness of breath, slowly worsen until people can no longer perform the same physical activities or routines they once could. By the time they realize something is wrong and see their doctor, there may already be significant changes to the heart.
Heart failure is commonly diagnosed and managed by a primary care physician, bringing in a cardiologist for cases that are complicated or that need greater expertise. While no cure exists for heart failure, there are treatment options for reducing symptoms, improving underlying medical conditions and managing the patient's overall health. Lifestyle modifications, patient education, medications and surgery are some of the common strategies physicians use. However, advanced cases of heart failure can be severely debilitating and extremely difficult to manage. Some patients may require heart transplantation, but only if a donor heart becomes available.
The best way to detect or prevent heart failure is by taking an active role in your health by making healthy lifestyle choices and seeing your doctor regularly. Also, being aware of the risk factors and symptoms of heart failure and taking action when they first appear greatly improves the likelihood of early detection, more effective treatment and better outcomes.
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Trying to let your boho chic self shine through on a fancy date or at an office function? It may not be appropriate to wear feathers in your hair or dangling from your ears, but this Lotte Feather-Print Clutch ($200) is clean and simple enough to pair with your LBD or suit. It'll add a pop of color and a bit of personality to your outfit, and you'll have some room to store your necessities.
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Weather: The weather is chilly, windy, and humid. Temperatures rise a little from January; the average is around 3 °C (37 °F). It may snow in this month, but rarely a lot.
Clothing: Warm winter clothes are recommended, including a down coat, thick trousers, warm shoes, a hat, and gloves. In addition, come prepared for rain, as it is common in February.
February is a good time to stay indoors in blustery Shanghai unless it is Chinese New Year, and Chinese New Year usually is in February. In that case, go out and see the fireworks and celebrations and the Lantern Festival.
Celebrate Chinese New Year: This is the most important Chinese holiday, and the Spring Festival public holidays covers a two week vacation for many people. Chinese New Year usually falls in early or mid February, although for a third of the years it's in late January. For tourists, the holidays provide a chance to have fun with fireworks, try holiday food, buy tourist souvenirs and experience a local custom firsthand.
Visit Yu Yuan: You can see the traditional New Year lantern display at Yu Garden and Bazaar. It is one of the highlights of Shanghai, and it is easy to reach at the center of Shanghai's Old City, a few blocks south of the Bund.
Yu Yuan's surrounding bazaar area has good shopping opportunities for traditional Chinese products, gold, and jewels. There are other shopping streets for New Year's too. Also read The Top Five Old Streets in Shanghai.
Shanghai Chocolate Dream Park: This annual treat is open from about Christmas to mid February. Visitors can not only see exhibitions of artworks made of chocolate, but they may also make their very own chocolate souvenirs.
Travel: If Chinese New Year falls on February (see dates), keep in mind that it is the busiest time for travel as China's population is on the move during this period. Book early, as flights and trains are in huge demand. If your travel dates coincide with the festival, be fully prepared.
Low Season: Otherwise, February marks a low travel season. Room rates and flights are cheaper than normal and the city is free of large crowds of tourists.
Beat the annual rush. Let us help you plan a personalized Shanghai tour. If you are interested in touring the region including any of these places, or just want to book reservations for hotels, contactus.
See the best of Shanghai with our Shanghai tours. Our tours are developed through years of experience and customer feedback, reasonably priced, and can be customized to your requirements. You may also want to read "How to Plan a Day Trip in Shanghai".


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A couple from Virginia won the lottery not once but three times over the course of one month. According to a video report by Newsy, Calvin and Zatera Spencer became millionaires after hitting the lottery three different times.
It all started on March 12 when the Spencer's cashed in their $1,000,000 ticket. Although the couple said they didn't have the urge to play the lottery, they ended up giving it another go and two weeks later, they cashed in for $50,000 in a "Pick 4" lottery game -- and their luck didn't stop there. The very next day, the couple won $1,000,000 on a scratch ticket.
Now Calvin says that he isn't finished yet and has insinuated that he will continue to play the lottery to see if he can stretch his luck even further. Since he has some money to blow, there really isn't harm in playing a few more times.
Winning multiple lotteries is rare but sometimes it happens. Check out the video above for more.
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The Eric Grant Band is a whole lot of country that keeps the crowds on the dance floor in their cowboy boots. These guys are no newcomers to the music business, the band is made up of seven longtime professional musicians who have covered the New England music scene since 2009.
The band had a big year in 2012 winning multiple awards including NICS Country Band of the Year, NICS Best Vocal Group of the Year, at the 2012 New Hampshire Country Music Awards "Take Off Your Coat" won song of the year and the band also won the Southwest Airlines, "Calling All Musicians" contest in 2012. They've released their second CD, "Country As it Gets" and you may here some of their songs on the country radio stations.
The band is Paul DiBiaso on keyboards and vocals. DiBiaso is a long time friend of Grant's and has traveled many a mile with his keyboard in hand. On lead guitar is Carlos Flores, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas. Flores is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston where he learned the foundation and skills to turn his street smart riffs into a six string tour de force. Chris Edris is on bass has played all over the world for over thirty years. He has shared the stage with many great performers and has performed a few US Presidents. Edris also had the opportunity to sing the national anthem at Fenway Park and The Boston Garden. On drums is Mark Salois who began his career attending Berklee College of Music in the early 1990's. Formerly with the national band called ,"I", Salois had the opportunity to go on tour with "I" and opened for "Disturbed." The band recorded two full length albums, "Off the Hook" and "Portrait" with Grammy nominated producer, Anthony J. Resta. Mark Phaneuf is on guitar and is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston. Phaneuf has designed and built recording studios and has experience in live audio production.
Examiner caught up with the Eric Grant Band at Toby Keith's in Foxboro. On May 17, 2014, the Eric Grant Band will be back at Toby Keith's, Patriot Place in Foxboro.
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Albert Paul Palewicz Jr.
Position: LB
Height: 6-1 Weight: 215 lbs.
Born: March 23, 1950 in Fort Worth, TX
High School: Miami Palmetto
College: Miami (FL) (school history)
Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 8th round (197th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 9 (7518th overall since 1950)


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Dear reader, I know you're wondering what I'm getting up to these days. Or at least, I guess there's a possibility that you're wondering. So since there's no single bit of news that would be worthy of a post here by itself, here's one summarizing things, in the hope that the accumulation makes a tiny bit of a difference.
On the rock'n'roll front: Eleven did its first true gig on our own in a pub last Saturday. And when I say "on our own", it could almost be taken literally, for we must have had a grand total of about 10 people. A bit of a disappointment, to say the least, especially since the pub was about 120 kilometers from home, 60 of which I rode on my motorbike at 2 AM (and close to 0 °C). However, the landlord seemed to like us and hinted at further gigs during seasons where people are more likely to go out for drinks and music than to stay warm at home.
In a related note: we got ourselves a small set of stage lights (LED-powered, of course), and they have, in addition to the power cord and various switches, two sockets at the back for plugging XLR-3 cables. On investigation, it seems that this means they can be controlled by a protocol known as DMX 512, which opens up a lot of possibilities for someone who likes to control various things from a computer. I read a few web pages to get an idea of how this is supposed to work, it seems rather simple and straightforward, but the required software isn't in Debian yet. So I guess that if/when I get the necessary hardware, I'll have a new hobby and new toys to play with. Maybe our next gig will have bursts of lights on the big accented beats, triggered by "strong enough" hits on my drum cymbals.
This allows me to link to… a new minor release of Wiimidi. The only addition is a new configuration section mapping to the default drumkit provided by Hydrogen.
And finally, to stay in the "small bits of software", I was prompted to give my simple GPG-encrypted password store, a.k.a. SGEPS, its own page, with a proper release and so on. So there, 0.1 is out, with minimal Debian packaging included.


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Nursery30 Jul 2009 08:47 am
…on our yelp page.
if you need a cactus, u need to go to the cactus jungle. cool place and great staff. thanks for the help Ian.
Keith got one too, but they called him Kevin by mistake.
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mr_subjunctive Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Poor Keith.
Cactus Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 9:49 am
He doesn't mind. Here he is in blue.
mr_subjunctive Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Wow. Blue really brings out Keith's . . . nostrils? I guess?
keith Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
thank you very much. I do have a nice nose…