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Why You Should Have Been at the Jodhpur Flamenco & Gypsy Festival
... and why you really need to go next year.
Swara Sutra is the solo project of Sriram Ved, based in Chennai. His influences range from various forms of music ranging from Carnatic classical, jazz and alternative, all the way to extreme metal.


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Musing Review: Alcatraz – Guy Hastings (S1, Ep5) – VIDEO
This is a review of Alcatraz Season 1, Episode 5 – Guy Hastings
I've got to say that this episode of Alcatraz felt quite refreshing. Although we never really left the prescribed format of the past four episodes the fact that it focused on a good guy, a guard, really changed the overall feel. I liked the episode. The story was well done, had a lot of great undertones and provided us with some new revelations and of course, more questions.
This week's episode focused on Guy Hastings, played very well by Jim Parrack (whom I recognize well as Hoyt from True Blood), one of the missing guards. Guy was a not only a guard, but a guard trainer. When we found him he was back in his old Alcatraz apartment looking for memories of home. He assaults a park ranger, gets a gun and starts on a hunt for Tommy Madsen (Rebecca's grandfather).
This time, the trio of Rebecca, Diego and Hauser do not have a previous M.O. to start their hunt for Guy. They're pretty clueless until Rebecca get's a call that her uncle, Ray Archer is missing. We already knew that Ray was also a guard at Alcatraz and the flashbacks started to tell that story and we got to see some very interesting interactions.
The flashbacks started with a young Ray Archer being taught by Guy Hastings how to be a a guard. On their first walk through the mess hall Tommy recognized Ray and beat him with a tray until the fight was broken up. Now why would that happen? While being stitched up the Warden and Deputy warden question why this would happen and Ray claims to have no idea and that he doesn't even know Tommy. Guy is a little bit skeptical but in the end they let him keep his job.
As they move on in the flashback storyline Guy and Ray build a relationship together. Guy teaches Ray that he needs to have "respect" of the inmates and he has to set an example of Tommy. After questioning one last time about whether Ray has a relationship with Tommy, Guy sets up a situation where Ray beats up Tommy in front of the entire cell block. After that happens we do learn that they did know each other during a scene between the two of them.
Guy was always skeptical of whether or not Tommy and Ray had a relationship so in the present he kidnapped Ray at gunpoint and demanded he helped him find Tommy. Of course Ray denies it and they spend a couple of scenes delaying until they get to the final scene of the episode. Guy did figure out that Rebecca is Tommy's granddaughter though.
Meanwhile Rebecca and Diego make some discoveries of their own on their search for Ray. This one is quite a big revelation. Yes, Tommy and Ray had a relationship alright, a familial relationship. Tommy and Ray are brothers! Ray had changed his last name in order to get a job at Alcatraz in the first place. Using this newfound information and a picture that Ray had given Rebecca they know that they can end their search for Ray and Guy at Ray / Tommy's old house in a San Francisco neighborhood.
The conflict ends when everybody ends up at the house together (including Hauser – who was tracking Rebecca / Diego all along). Guy manages to take Rebecca at gunpoint but Hauser and Rebecca diffuse him enough with a combination of threats and talks of his daughter that Rebecca has enough time to shoot him in the leg / foot and get out of there.
As the episode ends Hauser let's Guy see his daughter and grandchildren from a distance. Hauser says he's sorry that Guy was just a good man caught up in a bad mess. Although they don't show it explicitly I'm sure he was taken back to 21st century underground Alcatraz for "safe keeping." Before the credits rolled we did get two more revelations. It turns out Ray has known all along about Tommy's return and has already had contact with him. Ray was actually keeping Tommy safe in his old house. Ray now wants to keep Tommy away. Also Rebecca mines Hauser for some information and she learns exactly how valuable she is to the investigation. Maybe this'll give her a leg up so she can get some answers.
I really liked the fact that this episode was themed around family ties. Ray and Tommy have a long and complex relationship and Ray would go through great lengths to "protect" his brother. Guy's family ties are what eventually diffused the gunpoint situation in the house. I love when they can thread themes together well through different storylines.
Of course the episode generated more questions. In particular, is Tommy a rogue? Did he get sent back without permission? Did he escape his "captors?" We know that he showed up seemingly earlier than most of the other prisoners from the past four episodes. We also know that Guy was sent back to hunt him down. I guess we'll find out as the season progresses. Are the guards always going to be "better men?"
One last note about the episode is that I'm digging on the fact they're trying to explain these reappearances via science. I've always been a fan of science fiction so I like it. It also just seems to "ground" the episodes in a certain way.
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Juanita Earlene Weeks, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at the Satanta District Long Term Care Unit in Satanta, KS
She was born on October 3, 1927 to Mace and Minnie (Subke) Stucker at Garden City, KS.
She was a graduate of Garden City High School.
On May 26, 1945 she married Edwin "Tuffy" Weeks at Garden City, KS. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2012.
Juanita and Edwin lived on a farm near Satanta, KS from 1963 until Edwin retired in 1990 and then moved into Satanta.
Juanita is survived by 2 Sons - Brad Weeks of Satanta, KS, Bruce Weeks of Hutchinson, KS; 2 Daughters - Helen Weeks of Liberal, KS, Kathryn Mauch of Lamar, CO, 9 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant son: Donald Dea Weeks, 2 Brothers: Harold and Donald, 1 Great Grandson: Logan Redman.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Satanta Long Term Care Unit in care of Miller Mortuary 908 N. Lincoln Ave. Liberal, KS
Condolences may be sent to the family through Juanita's tribute webpage at www.millermortuary.net.
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Do you stay in Ubud? Simply try to enjoy the most authentic dining experience at Bale Udang Mang Engking. The restaurant newly opened on Wednesday (Jan28) known as the Bale Udang Ubud follows the success of the Bale Udang Mang Engking located at tourist area of Kuta. Indeed, the Bale Udang opened its first restaurant in December 2009 as the restaurant of Indonesian cuisines that offers an authentic dining experience over the water. The countryside atmosphere offered in the middle of the hustles-bustles of Denpasar and Kuta area has been a pioneer of its kind in Bali.
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The Bale Udang Mang Engking Bali is not only a restaurant, but also a very comfortable place with recreation facilities because we continue to strive to offer the best possible experience to all visitors and become a Local Champion of Indonesian Restaurant in Bali. We provide bale (bamboo gazebo), garden deck, floating deck, main hall, musholla, souvenir shop, and snack corner with a spacious parking area for leisure guests or even group of people. There was a special 20 percent discount for all F & B counters on January 28, 2014 until the end of February 2014 for the ala carte menu. (BTN/015)
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Desert Isle Keeper Review
The Wolf and the Dove
(This DIK review was written by an author)
Kathleen Woodiwiss
1999 reissue of 1974 release, Medieval Romance (1060s England)
Avon, $7.99, 512 pages, Amazon ASIN 0380007789
Norman knight and victor, Wulfgar easily ousts cruel Ragnor and takes authority over Darkenwald and the beauty who possesses a provocative courage. Courage, he believes, that is rarely matched by even a man. To become the true lord of Darkenwald, he must win the respect of the townspeople, but in order to do so, he learns he must rely on Aislinn's strength and wisdom.
Lady Aislinn knows that for Darkenwald to survive the ravages of war, then she must intercede for her people against their Norman victor. Their common cause begins to unite them. But when it looks as if peace might wend its way to Darkenwald, Wulfgar's half-sister, Gwynneth, and her father arrive on the scene. It is the presence of these two that brings light to the soul-shattering secret that has tainted Wulfgar for most of his life and yet gives Aislinn the tools to possibly conquer his heart.
To add to the problems besetting the two, cruel Ragnor challenges Wulfgar for the Lady Aislinn and the lands of Darkenwald. Once Wulfgar bests Ragnor, the couple return to Darkenwald and begin the struggle to form a life. . .together. But jealousy is a cruel master and there are those who envy the two for their love and spirit.
Together, they conquer the evil in order to find happiness for themselves as well as for their people.
Wulfgar is a superb blend of all that exasperates women, yet fascinates us as well. Strong, sure, ruggedly handsome despite the scar tracking down his cheek, he is lustingly arrogant, although never cruel and always is he just. Wulfgar is a man made from women's dreams.
Aislinn of Darkenwald fears only one thing. . .God himself. Until that is, she meets Wulfgar and finds her heart in jeopardy.
As quick as one steps from light into death, Aislinn becomes one of the spoils of war and finds it fits her not. Proud and beautiful with red-gold hair that coils about her waist, she is undeniably drawn to Wulfgar's integrity and his darkly handsome visage. And Wulfgar, base-born as he is, is attracted to the beauty and spirit of the noble lady. Aislinn is the woman we'd all like to be. Not because of her beauty, but because of the spirit she possesses.
The relationship between the two is all that we love to explore while reading romances. By day, intrigue and problems hinder their tumultous courtship. And by night, passion and intimacy lend light to their paths.
The Wolf and the Dove kept me enthralled from page one to the very last page. There is no doubt in my mind that when Kathleen Woodiwiss wrote this story, she paved the way for other historical romance authors to explore this genre. I think this is due to her ingenious way of painting her characters vibrantly alive. Perhaps of equal importance is that the poetic twist to her writing soothes the modern world away and holds the reader a willing captive of the past. I was only sixteen when I first read this story, too young for me to know I wanted to write. But later on, when I did begin to write, this book sprang into thought. We all have our hopes and dreams. Mine is to someday equal Ms. Woodiwiss' ability to paint a story and perhaps to become, like her, a pioneer writer of a different era in time.
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TUCSON--Head coach Mike Stoops and staff will showcase the early version of their 2007 Wildcat football squad in the annual Spring Game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (April 14) in Arizona Stadium.
The session is the 14th practice for the team in March and April, with an additional practice permissible under NCAA rules. Coaches are expected to hold a closed walk-though type review practice on Sunday.
All systems appear 'Go' through practice sessions to date, with the incorporation of the spread offense going smoothly and the refining of UA's strong defense continuing apace. UA finished 6-6 a year ago and was bowl eligible, and shoots for better things in 2007.
The Spring Game is open to the public at no charge. Video cameras and cameras will not be permitted, nor is the use of camera phones or other visual recording equipment, except by authorized Tucson media.
2007 Arizona Football Spring Game
Saturday, April 14 at Arizona Stadium
Kickoff at 1:30pm
GATES OPEN at 12:00 pm and admission into the Spring Game is free.
Parking is available for free in the Cherry Avenue garage and in all campus lots surrounding Arizona Stadium. There is on-going construction surrounding Cherry Garage this spring. Cherry Garage will be open for the Spring Game, but the entrance off Cherry Ave will be closed. Please enter from the south on National Championship Dr.
Entrance into Arizona Stadium will be through "Gate B" and Gate 1, located at the northeast corner of Arizona Stadium across from the Cherry Ave. parking garage. Public seating is available on the lower east side of the stadium (sections 1-8) and the 100 level seating on the east side of Arizona Stadium (sections 101-109). Eastside elevator will be staffed for wheelchair access and for those needing assistance.
- Tailgating for spring game will begin two (2) hours prior to the start of the spring game at 11:30 am
- Tailgating will be on Gittings lawn and limited to the first 75 vehicles
- Normal Alcohol policies will be in affect
- Please see spring game tailgate policies for more info
The Arizona Football Youth Mini-Camp is a pre-game warm-up for young fans on the field at Arizona Stadium! Admission is free and activities will include multiple skills stations (kicking, punting, and passing), interactive inflatable games, a football photo station, the opportunity to get autographs from current players and coaches, and more!
12:00pm Gates Open
12:00pm-1:00pm Kids Mini Camp
1:30pm-3:30pm Football Spring Game
Do you think you have the perfect play for Arizona Football? Let us hear about it. Fill out the Coach for a Play form and submit it via mail by Thursday, April 12. Coach Stoops and his staff will review the applications and may choose to call your play at the Spring Game.
2007 Arizona Football season tickets will be on sale at the Spring Game. Visit the ticket trailer just inside of "Gate B" at Arizona Stadium and secure your season tickets before the best remaining seats are gone. (The McKale Ticket Office will not be open during the Spring Game on April 14.)
Football schedule posters will be available in addition to team rosters. All fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win great prizes throughout the spring game.
Concessions stands on the east side of Arizona Stadium will be open. Food will be also be available from Domino's Pizza and El Charro. No food or drink (with the exception of bottled water) will be allowed into the stadium.
The 2007 Arizona Football Spring Game is brought to you in part by FSN Arizona, Pepsi, Tucson Newspapers, and Tucson Electric Power.


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Talent Build & Glyphs for Unholy Death Knight in PvP | Latest Patch 6.2.4
Below is the recommended Talent Build & Glyphs guide for Unholy Death Knight at level 100. These recommendations are based on a combination of extensive play testing to assess the overall usefulness and power of each talent.
Talent Build
Below is the recommended build. Click the + symbol to read more about each talent. The selected talents are simply our general recommendation, your play style and group needs should be a priority when choosing your build. The talent descriptions include some additional advice on when different talents are the most appropriate choice.
- 56PlaguebearerPlague LeechUnholy Blight+
Plaguebearer simplifies the process of maintaining and spreading your diseases.
Plague Leech allows for most flexible use of Runes of any talent in this tier. The extra Death Runes can be used for damage, crowd control or survival abilities.
Unholy Blight allows you to quickly apply diseases to adds, but this can also easily be accomplished with Outbreak + Blood Boil.
- 57LichborneAnti-Magic ZonePurgatory+
Lichborne allows you to become temporarily immune to crowd control effects which is useful in almost every PvP encounter.
Antimagic Zone provides modest protection from spell damage and is difficult to use in PvP encounters.
- 58Death's AdvanceChilblainsAsphyxiate+
Deaths Advance offers movement speed boosts that are helpful for closing gaps or avoiding some forms of crowd control.
Chilblains offers more opportunities to slow your opponents, but Chilblains should only be considered if you're playing with a group that already has ample stuns and do not need you to take Asphyxiate.
Asphyxiate offers a ranged stun that is potent and useful in virtually every PvP encounter.
- 60Blood TapRunic EmpowermentRunic Corruption+
Blood Tap removes any randomness from your Rune regeneration. The dependable Rune regeneration of Blood Tap and the ability to use the Death Runes when you need them the most makes this talent very useful in PvP encounters.
Runic Empowerment offers strong, random Rune regeneration that can help you deal burst damage or use an extra crowd control ability. However, the randomness of this talent means you may not have an extra Rune when you need it most.
Runic Corruption offers a near constant boost to Rune regeneration which allows for more frequent use of Rune-consuming abilities, but Runic Corruption does not offer any potential to help deal burst damage..
- 75Death PactDeath SiphonConversion+
Death Pact offers a burst heal that can be helpful when facing opponents with a high amount of burst damage. But for general PvP play, you are better off with Conversion, which offers more consistent damage mitigation.
Death Siphon offers a small amount of damage and healing that is not very valuable in most PvP fights.
Conversion offers sustained healing and allows you to heal while kiting or take the edge off some incoming damage. This talent can also be activated multiple times to increase the healing per second, while increasing the Runic Power costs.
- 90Gorefiend's GraspRemorseless WinterDesecrated Ground+
Gorefiends Grasp can be helpful in specific comps where you can stack players in a specific location for maximum area damage. However, this is a tricky combo to execute which makes Gorefiends Grasp a very situational choice.
Remorseless Winter has little use in PvP fights; it is easy for opponents to remove the debuff before the stun triggers. In general, you do not want to use Remorseless Winter in PvP.
Desecrated Ground essentially works as a second PvP trinket, granting total crowd control immunity. This effect is useful in virtually every PvP encounter.
- 100Necrotic PlagueDefileBreath of Sindragosa+
Necrotic Plague simplifies the process of maintaining and spreading your diseases while providing some additional Runic Power.
Defile offers an upgraded Death And Decay that deals additional damage and provides some damage mitigation.
Breath of Sindragosa provides a combination AoE damage and healing cooldown that drains your Runic Power.
Major Glyphs
Major Glyphs are all highly situational. Your Glyph choices will largely depend on your team and class composition.
- Glyph of Antimagic Shell Recommended. Moderate boost to survivability.
- Glyph of Icy Touch Recommended. Applies constant dispel pressure.
- Glyph of Regenerative Magic Recommended. Useful for absorbing more frequent magic attacks.
- Glyph of Chains of Ice Optional. Small boost to damage on slowed targets.
- Glyph of Dark Simulacrum Optional. Improved utility for Dark Simulacrum.
- Glyph of Death And Decay Optional. Provides a moderate AoE slow.
- Glyph of Death Coil Optional. Small boost to utility and group survivability.
- Glyph of Death Grip Optional. Useful against ranged classes.
- Glyph of Enduring Infection Optional. Improved utility against classes that can dispel.
- Glyph of Icebound Fortitude Optional. Useful against stun-lock classes.
- Glyph of Mind Freeze Optional. Useful against casters.
- Glyph of Shifting Presences Optional. Moderate boost to survivability.
- Glyph of Strangulate Optional. Improved utility against casters.
- Glyph of Swift Death Optional. Slight boost to mobility.
Minor Glyphs
- Glyph of Resilient Grip Required. Prevents Death Grip from being wasted.
- Glyph of Deaths Embrace Recommended. Improves pet survivability with Death Coil healing.


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Often after I connect to my office server through Windows XP VPN on my new 4g Verizon usb modem, Remote Desktop does not work, although it has worked a couple of times. Any tips?
How many bars do you get when you connect? Verizon 4G coverage is pretty spotty at best, and unless you live in one of the 20 or so places that it covers, you're probably getting 3G speeds.
If you are getting good reception, you might want to change the remote desktop settings to use less resources so there is less overhead. I'm afraid that because of the newness of the technology, the best thing you can do is wait until the network gets upgraded and you get more towers in your area.
Here is the map of coverage in case you're interested:
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Men's Basketball: Northern Illinois dropped two MAC East contests over the past week. On Wednesday, NIU fell 57-41 against Bowling Green in the Convocation Center. Three days later, the Huskies got through the snowstorm to Buffalo, but lost in the last seconds against the Bulls, 59-54.
Women's Basketball: The Huskies got their first two MAC wins of the year, both coming on the road. NIU shot 59.2 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from three-point range Wednesday to down Ohio, 73-52. Sunday at Kent State, the Huskies topped the Golden Flashes, 52-47.
Wrestling: The Huskies closed out their home schedule Friday inside the Convocation Center, losing to in-state rival Northwestern, 36-6. Rob Jillard got the lone NIU win with a first period pin.
Gymnastics: Northern Illinois posted their highest point total of the year Friday night, but lost to No. 21 Central Michigan, 194.800-194.025. NIU's team score was 1.150 points higher than its previous season best.
Track & Field: NIU continued their streak of strong performances over the weekend, posting 11 top 10 finishes and two MAC automatic qualifying marks over the weekend at the GVSU Big Meet. Janay Mitchell and Megan Gregory earned auto berths in the 60 meters and 60 hurdles, respectively, while Jamie Burr took third in the 800 meters.
Softball: Northern Illinois started their season with a 3-2 performance at Baylor's Getterman Classic. On Friday, the Huskies defeated Illinois State, 3-1, and Sam Houston State, 4-0. Saturday saw NIU drop a pair of games against No. 22 Baylor, 4-1 and 1-0, before capping their stay with a 5-3 victory over SHSU.
Men's Tennis: The Huskies split their two contests in the St. Louis area over the weekend. NIU defeated Saint Louis, 6-1, for their sixth-straight win Saturday, but lost to SIU Edwardsville, 4-3, on Sunday.
Women's Tennis: NIU improved to 5-1 on the season with a pair of wins downstate. On Saturday, the Huskies pulled out a tight 4-3 win against Saint Louis before sweeping SIU Edwardsville, 7-0, on Sunday.


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A kinase is an enzyme in the body involved in immune system functions. In diseases like RA, various pathways or signals between key cells can function abnormally, so researchers are looking at new treatments that may inhibit or "turn off" these improper signals.
Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) is an oral medicine approved by the FDA to treat RA in 2012. It's intended to stop the Janus Associated Kinase, making it a JAK-inhibitor.
Researchers working on another drug, SB1578, reported favorable results in inhibiting the kinase JAK-2 at the annual ACR meeting in November. An early study of rats with RA treated with SB1578 showed the drug helped normalize cytokine levels. It is now involved in clinical trials recruiting human patients.
In addition to JAK inhibitors, investigators are also working on inhibiting the spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK). A Phase II study of the oral SYK-inhibitor fostamatinib reported in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2010 focused on 457 patients with active RA taking methotrexate as well. Around two-thirds of the patients showed significantly reduced disease activity by adding fostamatinib daily. A new clinical trial of the drug comparing it to adalimumab (Humira) treatment for RA patients is currently recruiting participants.
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Vitamin D, which the body absorbs through sun exposure and from foods like fish or fortified milk, is being studied for many health benefits. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and maintain levels of calcium. A group of U.S. and Canadian scientists published a study in 2010 that examines the benefits of intensive vitamin D therapy for RA patients. Many people with RA test low for vitamin D levels in their blood. This study of 89 RA patients showed that to maintain normal levels of vitamin D, people with RA may need to take much higher doses of supplements than the rest of the population.
Statins, a group of drugs widely used for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease, are being studied for their effectiveness in fighting inflammation and autoimmunity. An Israeli study published in 2010 showed that statin use may lower the risk of developing RA.
One group of researchers in California is working on a drug called ASP2408 that aims to decrease the production of inflammation-causing T-cells in RA more effectively. Part of a group of treatments called CTLA4-Ig therapies, which includes the RA drug abatacept (Orencia), this drug is in a Phase I clinical trial now.


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Panthers coach Kevin Dineen interview and video
I caught up with Panthers coach Kevin Dineen Wednesday evening at Saveology.com Iceplex where he was conducting a hockey clinic (along with former Panther and TV analyst Billy Lindsay) and complimentary meals for children from local youth organizations.
Dineen isn't allowed to discuss the lockout in any detail. Nor is he allowed to talk about players on his roster, regarding injuries, while they're being locked out. He was with his wife and two of his four children, Declan, 9, and Williams, 11. All had their skates on for the clinic.
Here's the q & a.
Dineen on training camp when and if it happens.
It condenses everything. We've worked on different scenarios starting as if we're ready to go as if training camp was going to happen and then obvioulsy we built in a short-term area and I think over the last couple of weeks we started to tweak that, knowing that when things get resolved things are going to happen very quickly. Our testing will certainly change compared to what we usually do at the beginning of the year. It'll be based on the length of training camp and when we can get start fine-tuning things from there.
Dineen on going through another work stoppage
I've been through think this is my fourth collective bargaining negotiation so for me I would echo the comments that I've seen from many of the older players, I'm not hanging on every article or every meeting or every press conference. I've played that game before where at times you get excited, other times you get down so I basically stepped back and taken control of what we can which is making sure we're prepared to go. As far as riding the emotional roller coaster I've done that before so I've stayed away from that.
Dineen's message to frustrated fans
I would certainly embrace that because I think there's some emotion there. Nothing worse than ambivalence where somebody's just, 'Whatever, hockey's gone, we don't care about it anymore.' That's your concern and I think when you find that people do care and they're frustrated, angry that they miss it, we feel that and know that this is an uncomfortable time for everybody involved and we hope that they have long-term memories and remember how the last year went.
Dineen, an avid fisherman, has been fine-tuning his skills by winning two tournaments in the Keys. He's been hanging out with fellow fisherman, baseball great Wade Boggs.
I think they're all surprised that I'm there. I spent time with Wade Boggs over the last couple of months and we've had conversations about Don Fehr, the things that he's done for MLB Player's Association, just that we've both been through these things before and I think they're [other fishermen] are surprised and I hope that they're happy I'm still around to participate in those events and am very fortunate to get down there.
Dinnen loves working with kids especially on the ice
This is not something I ever get the opportunities to do so to find these little windows to enjoy maybe a passion, you take advantage of it but a night like tonight is more enjoyable for me to get out here and spend time with kids like that, including my family, I think this is a great evening for us.
Is he able to keep up with his locked out players?
Not at all.
How about Kris Versteeg, who is rehabbing his hip and the only player on team allowed to receive payment and medical assistance?
Yeah, I'd refer that to GM Dale [Tallon] as well.
Enjoying the family time?
We've had a great Halloween; we had some neighbors over and the kids didn't cheat themselves by hitting a lot of houses. We've enjoyed their athletics and spend some time on the ice with different teams. Soccer practice with my youngest daughter and get a chance to explore South Florida a little bit which we hadn't really done before and realize we're very fortunate to be down here.
I asked his lovely wife Annie if she was tired of him being around yet?
I'm happy to have another driver. Taking them every morning down here four days a week they skate before school. I do [want him home for Thanksgiving]. It's worked out well, he's keeping busy with his little trips and coming down here to his office.
Has he done any honey-dos around the house?
I asked Dineen about his visit to watch the San Antonino Rampage and some of his future players
Took in a couple of games in Chicago. The team's well put together, I think it's got a good mixture of our youth. It's a really important time because we talk so much about our players and the youth we have high expectations for and here they are now they're professionals and we're extremely excited about them. It's still very early starting their development and maturation into NHL players. It's not always the easiest, you go down and see a couple of games to get too excited or too frustrated, one way emotion or another. They're still young guys but it's a really exciting, important time for that team so it's good to get involved and watch some hockey.
I asked if he saw Jonathan Huberdeau dominate the All-Star game against the Russians on Wednesday?
No I didn't [see it]. Shame on me because afterwards I heard it was on NHL Network and what I really need to do is get on the internet and check that. But I'm certainly keeping tabs on him. He understands the spotlight is some times brighter than others, he certainly didn't shy away from that last night and it certainly bodes bright things for his future.
He's bumped into some of his players when they were practicing at Saveology (they're at Glacier Ice Arena in Pompano these days) and at some of their children's games but other than some hellos he's not allowed to interact with them.
We'll see them around the rink and get our hellos in and check to see how they're doing. Other than that, they found ice over at Glacier and I understand they're doing a good job getting some skates in.
I asked if he's itching to get back?
Yeah, it comes in waves, some days you get really excited and other days, no one will be happier than the 800 girls and women who are married, or engaged or girl friends of players and staff to get those guys out of the house and on the ice.


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LAS VEGAS—Larry Flynt isn't an understated man. The Hustler founder opens up the four-story, 70,000-square-foot Hustler Club in Las Vegas on Thursday with partner Jason "Cash" Mohney.
The luxurious club features five bars and is topped by a year-round oasis and a wedding chapel on the roof.
The club soft-opened on Aug. 26, and holds its Grand Opening Sept. 10-11. From Sept. 2-5 the club is throwing a series of parties to celebrate the opening.
"This gentleman's club is more than another strip club," Jason Mohney said. "It is designed to be an ultra erotic event center designed to serve corporations that want to add a little spice to their events and want to avoid the high cost of other venues."
Mohney claims that the Hustler Club is the most expensive gentlemen's club ever built, costing upwards of $30 million. Clearly, based on the club's amenities, it's a sumptuous experience.
"The club has a second floor mezzanine with glass stages that enables guests to overlook the action on all stages," Mohney said. "The club will also boast 20 Honey Suites (VIP Champagne Rooms), a VIP bar, and six Grand Honey Suites, which are very, very special spaces; the largest is designated for Larry Flynt and his personal guests; the other is for myself and my guests. No other people will be given access to those two Grand Honey Suites both of which look out from the mezzanine onto the entertainment and activity below."
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The elements were in full effect in the second half of the Reds six game homestand as they endured rain and cold to take two of three from Pittsburgh including a 4-0 complete game shutout by Johnny Cueto on Wedneday.
The victory on Wednesday marked the first time this season that the Reds (6-9) have posted back-to-back wins and also marked their first series win. Going back to Sunday, the Reds have now won three of four.
That one blemish came on a rain soaked affair Monday, when the two squads combined for a Great American Ballpark record 10 homers. Homer Bailey allowed five runs on an RBI single by Andrew McCutchen and then home runs by Neil Walker, Gaby Sanchez, Starling Marte, and Travis Snider (both sets came back-to-back). Sanchez and Walker went back-to-back again against J.J. Hoover in his lone inning. That would have been good enough on any other night, but Wandy Rodriguez gave up two-run homers to Todd Frazier, Joey Votto, and Ryan Ludwick. Devin Mesoraco added another off Bryan Morris (2-0) before the game was postponed until Tuesday morning because of heavy rains.
In the continuation of game one, McCutchen scored the go ahead run against Sam LeCure (0-1), when Russell Martin singled him home in the top of the seventh. Jason Grilli came on and secured his fourth save of the season. Grilli would be shelved the rest of the series along with setup man Mark Melancon as the Reds took control of the Pirates (7-8) in games two and three.
Game two belonged to Mike Leake (2-1) who not only allowed three runs over 6.2 innings with a career tying eight strikeouts, but also provided the offense, scoring two runs, with a double and a two-run homer. The Pirates tried to rally when Walker homered off Manny Parra to make it 7-5, but Jonathan Broxton hung on in the ninth with the tying run on base to earn his first save. The Reds roughed up Gerrit Cole (2-1) who gave up a career high five runs in his first outing against the Reds.
Game three was all Cueto (1-2) who decided that if he wasn't going to get any run support, he would just keep the Pirates bats quiet. Allowing just three hits with 12 strikeouts and no walks over nine innings, Cueto didn't need many runs and got all he needed thanks to the speedy Billy Hamilton. Hamilton walked, stole second, then advanced to third and finally crossed home on two wild pitches by Francisco Liriano (0-3). Votto added a two-run homer in the seventh and Brayan Pena doubled in another insurance run against Stolmy Pimentel.
Including Sunday's win, the Reds have scored 30 runs in their last four games. They had scored just 28 runs in their first 11 games this season. Cincinnati heads on the road for its next ten games starting on Friday in Chicago against the Cubs before heading to Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Alfredo Simon (1-1, 1.20 ERA) faces Jeff Samardzija (0-1, 1.29 ERA) as both pitchers look to get some run support in Fridays matchup. All three games in Chicago are slated to start at 2:20 p.m.
Here's a look at what the Reds have done at the plate in the last four games (all stats provided by ESPN.com)
Hamilton 3-13 3R 2B BB
Votto 7-14 3HR 7RBI 6R 3BB
Brandon Phillips 6-18
Frazier 3-16 2B 2HR 4RBI 6R BB
Jay Bruce 1-8 5BB 5R 2B SB
Ludwick 2-6 R 3BB
Heisey 3-9 Grand Slam 4RBI 2R 2B SB
Mesoraco 6-11 2HR 7RBI 2R BB
Zack Cozart 3-15 2B 2RBI R BB
Roger Bernadina 1-5 SB BB
Tony Cingrani 1-3
Bailey 0-1
Ramon Santiago 1-1
Neftali Soto 1-1 R 2B First career hit
Leake 2-3 2B HR 2R 2RBI
Pena 2-4 2B RBI
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Industry takes first steps to recovery
Business was somewhat better in the area rug industry in 2010, compared to 2009. Area rugs are up approximately 6 percent from $1.8 billion in 2009 to $1.9 billion in 2010.
Imported rugs, considered to be 60 percent to 70 percent of the total rug market in the U.S., were up 17 percent from 2009 to $1.82 billion in 2010, according to Catalina Research.
Rug suppliers agreed that business was up, although perhaps not as much of an increase as Catalina's numbers indicate. The manufacturers and importers
spoke to said that a 6 percent increase overall was more likely. Catalina reports all imported rugs and broadloom combined and, while area rugs are probably the lion's share, more companies are importing broadloom, making a precise division difficult.
Challenges continue
"In 2010, Nourison's business was slightly higher, a single digit increase,bCrLf said Alex Peykar, company principal. "We did see a small increase in 2010, but not as much as we expected and worked for.bCrLf
Couristan had a good year, according to Ron Couri, president and CEO of Couristan. "In 2010, we were up 12 percent,bCrLf Couri said.
Charlie Peck, president of Trans-Ocean, also qualified his company's increase. "2010 was better than 2009, but the retail environment was still tough. We had some supply difficulties coming out of India, but ended the year up slightly over 2009,bCrLf he said.
spoke to agreed that 2010 was still a tough year. The greatest challenge, they said, was the increases in raw materials and labor shortages in Asia. According to Mike Riley, president of Oriental Weavers USA, "The economy began to improve enough for customers to begin spending on updates for their homes and décor. Unfortunately for our industry, we faced unprecedented and well documented raw material increases, which affected synthetic fiber and wool prices. Then labor in China continues to become more of an issue,bCrLf he said.
Jeff Brown, division vice president of Shaw Living, agreed. "The biggest challenge in 2010 was the dilemma of balancing ever-escalating raw materials' costs and depressed retailer demand. The retailers want less expensive products. Shaw has started making polyester rugs to meet that demand,bCrLf he said.
Retail issues
Area rugs, being fashion products, demand a constant stream of new, up-to-date designs and colors, but retailers, caught in an economic bind are trying to control costs. "The biggest challenge in 2010 was getting stores, especially those in regions of the country hardest hit by the recession, to reinvest in fixtures and product to refresh their showrooms,bCrLf said Couri.
Lack of retail traffic was a major issue, according to Steve Roan, vice president of Karastan Rugs. "There is so much uncertainty at the consumer level about the short term economy,bCrLf he said.
The recession hit early and hard in Sarasota, Fla., according to John Murse, owner of Rugs As Art. "Tourists didn't come, businesses started closing. The bottom came for us in 2009,bCrLf Murse said. "2010 saw some easing and we finished the year with a small increase over 2009. Now, we are doing better than 2010.bCrLf
Gary Garcia, rug manager at Coles Fine Floors, San Diego, said that "So far this year, the high end is slower. We are up a low double digit increase over last year.bCrLf He added that the biggest challenge in 2010 was consumers wanting less expensive rugs. "We need to sell more units to make equal dollars,bCrLf Garcia said.
Demand at Rugs As Art is across the board, but Murse noted that mid-level hand knotted rugs are moving again. "We sell everything, so we can move a customer up or down depending on what they want,bCrLf he said.
2010 key points
Area rugs are up approximately 6 percent, from $1.8 billion in 2009 to $1.9 billion in 2010, fueled mainly by growth of entry-level rug sales through big box discounters and home centers.
Value-priced rugs produced the most sales, while luxury product still had a market. Mid-priced rugs began to make a comeback.
Traditional patterns updated in today's fashion shades are popular. Casual transitional are also in demand.
Gary Garcia, rug manager at Coles Fine Floors, San Diego; Lynne Minchello, director of marketing, CMI; Ron Couri, president and CEO of Couristan; Steve Roan, vice president of sales, Karastan Rug; Alex Peykar, principal of Nourison; Mike Riley, president Oriental Weavers USA; Jeff Brown, division vice president of Shaw Living; and Charles Peck, president Trans-Ocean share 2010's greatest challenges.
What are the most challenging issues today and how can the industry address them?
Competition with online retailers is my biggest challenge. If I could, I would have all suppliers that sell to online retailers sell rugs under a different name and require that they sell them that way, not under the name of the rugs sold to brick and mortar retailers. Suppliers benefit from selling online retailers; they should take responsibility for private labeling.
The most challenging issue is balancing increased raw materials costs and producing great products. The cost of raw materials has made it very hard to stay competitive, especially with imports. We raised prices in January of this year and will again in the fall.
CMI has changed the fiber content on some of its wool products to counter higher wool prices. Rather than a 50/50 blend, we might be doing a rug in 30 percent wool and 70 percent synthetic fiber.
The first [issue] is to continue to have new and exciting products and Couristan has solved that by hiring additional designers. The second major challenge is to deal with the increased cost of raw materials. Wool, latex, cotton and all oil-based materials are up significantly. How to buy raw materials and yet maintain price points is a day-to-day problem.
Again, back to the lack of consumer confidence. The continued uncertainty with "what will my actual costs be in the futurebCrLf along with the negative press is suppressing any pent up consumer demand.
The housing market is like a conveyor belt that is not moving. Bankers need to make loans to responsible people, who want to buy houses.
The banks are making money, but are not passing it on in home loans to people with good credit.
Increases in raw materials costs around the globe and labor shortages in Asia are factors completely beyond our control and all we can do is to continue to manage our efficiencies and rely on our vertical integration and global economies of scale for a cost advantage in the marketplace.
We continue to have a soft economy caused by the housing market issues and that's going to take a long time to change.
There are wage increases and raw material cost increases. All the conditions are putting more pressure on the supplier. But you've got to keep moving.
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The Cardinals will hold a press conference Thursday at 2 p.m. ET to announce a contract extension for Yadier Molina.
Jon Jay (wrist, forearm) remains out of the Padres' lineup Saturday against the Reds.
Marc Carig of Newsday reports that the Mets are expected to officially sign Jose Reyes on Saturday afternoon.
Yankees designated 1B Ike Davis for assignment.
Astros purchased the contract of 1B A.J. Reed from Triple-A Fresno.
Yankees activated 1B Mark Teixeira from the 15-day disabled list.
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny declined to commit to Trevor Rosenthal as his closer after he gave up a walk-off three-run homer in Friday's loss to the Mariners.
Brewers signed first-round pick OF Corey Ray.
George Springer blasted a grand slam as part of a three hit day, leading the Astros to a 13-4 victory over the Royals on Friday.
Mookie Betts hit a game-tying, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning to help the Red Sox rally to an 8-7 victory over the Rangers on Friday.
Melvin Upton crushed two home runs to lead the Padres to a 13-4 whipping of the Reds on Friday.
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That's something that Park City-based motivational speaker Susan Morrell wants to clear up with her new book, "The Pleasure of My Company: Finding the Motivation and Courage to Spend Time Alone."
The book chronicles Morrell's personal experiences and shows people the value of solitude in both the practical and spiritual sides, she said.
"I want to help them not miss something in life because they don't want to do it by themselves," Morrell told The Park Record. "People who read this can take out whatever layer they want."
Morrell will be at Atticus Coffee Books and Teahouse, 738 Main St., on Sunday, Aug. 18, from noon until 2 p.m. to sign her book.
"Atticus owner Ericah Winzeler is a big supporter of local authors," Morrell said. "She suggested that I do a book signing there."
The seed of the book germinated more than 13 years ago when a friend told Morrell to write down her experiences.
"Throughout my life, I've lived like a gypsy, and have traveled around a lot," Morrell said. "I would get an idea to move from one place to another and just act on it."
For example, one day Morrell felt strongly that she should move from Ohio to New York.
"Then later I decided to move from New York to Phoenix and then to Chicago and back to Ohio," she said. "I also moved to Great Britain many years ago and met a guy after a month and got married. We were together four years, but now we're divorced.
After talking with her friend, Morrell realized that these moves, while no big deal to her, were something many people wouldn't do alone.
"So, my friend told me that I should write a book and I started the outline," Morrell said. "In the meanwhile I was making plans to come out west."
"The Pleasure of My Company" starts off with an introduction about solitude and then goes into the chapters.
"I started with little things, such as going to a movie by yourself," Morrell said. "I remember, to this day, a conversation I had with myself when I first thought about going to a movie by myself.
"It was a big deal for me 30 years ago," she said. "I was in Boston and tired of going out to dinner, so I decided to go see a movie."
The conversation inside Morrell's head weighed the enjoyment of the seeing the film against her insecurities.
"I kept telling myself that I couldn't go because it was the '80s and all the discomforts and fears were right there," she said. "But I still went and had a great time."
The book also addresses the topic of going out to dinner alone.
"It's one thing when you're traveling and on business, and even then, people still order room service and don't venture out of the hotel," Morrell said. "But there are ways to go out and not feel uncomfortable. For example, you can take a book or read a newspaper."
The dynamics of dining in public alone changes when people go out in their hometown.
"You start to worry about seeing someone you know," Morrell said.
The chapters move from those simple outings to vacations and other travels.
"I wrote about simple, overnight stays and go into weekend stays," she said.
One of the things Morrell wants to convey is that her book is not written just for people who live alone.
"It tells the value of solitude and how experiencing life alone can bring so much to a relationship," she said. "It's also helpful for those who are married who have different interests or for those people who are uncomfortable about being alone."
When Morrell moved to Park City in 2000, she brought the rough draft with her.
"I was only supposed to be here for two days, but fell in love with the town," she said. "I got a job for the season and decided to stay for the same reasons people stay here.
"The book was pretty much finished at that time and I tried to go the traditional route with publishers," she said. "That was a difficult process and I would, from time to time, let it sit for a while and try again."
Nearly two years ago, Morrell decided to start up a motivational speaking business.
"In doing so, I asked one of my friends, who does this sort of thing, how he got started," she said. "He said he didn't start the speaking business until he wrote his first book."
Those words inspired Morrell to self-publish her book.
"I discovered with all the new technology out there that I could do it," she said. "When I checked about self-publishing 10 years ago, I found it would have cost $10,000 to $12,000, but now, the cost was only $1,200."
Morrell published "The Pleasure of My Company" through CreateSpace.com, which is affiliated with Amazon.com.
"The book is about getting out of your comfort zone," Morrell summarized. "A lot of it is very provocative and at the end of each chapter I encourage people to go do something, and I let them know what has worked for me."
Local motivational speaker Susan Morrell, author of "The Pleasure of My Company: Finding the Motivation and Courage to Spend Time Alone," will be at Atticus Coffee, Books and Teahouse, 738 Main St., on Sunday, Aug. 18, from noon until 2 p.m. to sign her book. The event is free and open to the public. The book can be purchased at Atticus, the Expanding Heart, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.


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Lame-duck senator pushing for new offices that plenty of lawmakers don't want
LANSING (WXYZ) - Since the 1970s, the Billie S. Farnum Building has been the home to Michigan's state senators. After more than three decades of use, it's showing signs of wear and tear. But to many lawmakers, it more than does the job.
"It's a good solid building. Just needs some updating," said Senator Glenn Anderson (D-Westland).
"It's a typical government building," said Senator Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge). "You have maintenance issues with everything from bathrooms to lighting, but it gets done."
"I think it's serving its purpose, and it's serving its purpose well," said Sen. Steve Bieda (D-Warren).
But talk to the state's top senator, majority leader Randy Richardville, and you might be surprised the Farnum Building hasn't been condemned.
"I think 'crap' is a pretty good word for it," he said.
Richardville says the Farnum just doesn't cut it anymore, with problems ranging from outdated technology to lingering asbestos issues. On a tour his office provided us, it appeared more than adequate, with spacious offices, nice amenities and state-of-the-art committee rooms.
Richardville see's it differently.
"It's the worst facility I've worked in during my professional career, going back to the 1980s," he said.
Now, Richardville—whose term ends in December— is using his powerful perch to upgrade senators to a much swankier space. He introduced a bill that would give the Senate permission to sell the Farnum Building, freeing up cash to move into newer office space. 22 voted for it and 14 voted against, including 6 of Richardville's fellow Republicans, and many Democrats like Westland's Glenn Anderson.
"There seems to be a very small handful of people that are pushing this along," Anderson said. "I'm really concerned with whether it's the best for the taxpayers and the state."
"Do you need a new office building, or do you just want one?" asked 7 Investigator Ross Jones.
"I think it is a need," Richardville said. "I worked in the Farnum building for four years. It is way subpar to what offices should have."
But other legislators aren't as sure. When Richardville's bill moved on to a committee in the House of Representatives, members like Rep.Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) were skeptical of the need.
"The person who gave the presentation emphasized things...that just didn't make a lot of sense to me," Greimel said. "I don't think it's a good idea to build a new building so senators have a better view of the Capitol, for example."
Greimel isn't exaggerating. Interested bidders were told that only buildings that offered an unobstructed view of the capitol would be considered.
Right now, the bill to sell the Farnum Building is stalled in committee, but Richardville is soldiering on, soliciting bids from developers interested in providing a new senate headquarters, even if legislators recently left Lansing for the summer without addressing problems like our crumbling roads.
"You left without a resolution, should you be talking right now about upgrading the offices of senators?" Jones asked.
"Yeah, I think so," Richardville said. "What we would be doing, at least it looks to me, is analyzing another long term solution."
Part of Richardville's rationale for moving out of the Farnum Building is that fixing it up would cost too much, pointing to an estimate that pegged remodeling costs at more than $25 million.
But that's not true, according to Governor Snyder's own administration officials. According to the state, the real cost to fix-up the Farnum is much cheaper: as low as $11,464,500.
Despite the resistance he's received, Richardville isn't giving up. Bids for the project were due yesterday, and on August 15, they'll be opened and considered. While he says he could have sole authority to pick the winning bid, he'll likely seek out the opinions of others, like his Democratic counterpart, Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing).
She told us the Farnum Building is just fine.
"I don't think legislators need plush office space, I think we need office space that works," Whitmer said. "And the Farnum building has worked for a long time."
Contact 7 Investigator Ross Jones at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (248) 827-9466.


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Welcome to the University College London (UCL) MSSL astrophysics group web-site. In synergy with MSSL's involvement in space science missions, members of the astrophysics group actively work on a wide range of astronomy and astrophysics. Please also visit our MSSL Astrophysics Blog.
Application for PhD positions commencing in September 2016 is now open. Please see our PhD Opportunities page.
Magnetar near supermassive black hole delivers surprise (Publication in MNRAS, Co-autor: Silvia Zane, Credit:NASA/Chandra X-Ray Observatory)
Dark matter 'ghosts' through galactic smash-ups (Publication in Science, Co-author: Tom Kitching, Credit: NASA, ESA, D. Harvey, R. Massey, H. Ebeling, J.-P. Kneip)
Swift/UVOT Serendipitous Source Catalogue (UVOTSSC). Check out also The XMM-OM Serendipitous Ultra-Violet Source Survey (XMM-SUSS2.1)!
Gaia in Space. MSSL has played a major part in Gaia - developing the instrument and software that will measure the speed, temperature, size and age of over a billion stars in our Galaxy. (Credit: ESA/ATG medialab; background image: ESO/S. Brunier)
ESA's Euclid mission. MSSL is leading efforts to design and build the VIS instrument. (Credit: ESA/C. Carreau)
- Indian multi-wavelength space observatory, Astrosat, successful launch. MSSL provided parts for UVIT, the UV instrument on board, in particular the high voltage power supplies, based on XMM-OM and Swift-UVOT heritage, through a Canadian collaboration. (28 September 2015)
- MSSL involved in new NASA proposal (Team member: Kinwah Wu, Silvia Zane, MSSL News, NASA Press Release, 5 Aug 2015)
- ESA shortlists three space missions with major UCL contributions (UCL MAPS, 17 June 2015)
- An improved version of The XMM-OM Serendipitous Ultra-violet Source Survey (XMM-SUSS2.1) is now available. (19 May 2015)
- Magnetar near supermassive black hole delivers surprises (Publication in MNRAS, Co-author: Silvia Zane, Press Release: NASA, UCL MAPS, 14 May 2015)
- Dark matter 'ghosts' through galactic smash-ups (Publication in Science, Co-author: Tom Kitching, BBC News)
- Congratulations to Jason Hunt on his winning Bronze prize at SET for Britain poster competition in the House of Commons on 9th March 2015 (UCL MAPS news)
- Industrial Revolution in Galactic Astronomy (Sexten, Italy, 18-22 July 2012, SOC: Daisuke Kawata)


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Fall 2016 Organizational Meeting and First Rehearsal
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Music Center 108
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Description and Goals
The FSU Athletic Pep Band performs for home games of the Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Hockey, and select Volleyball games. Band members conduct themselves in a spirited manner that promotes the goals of Education, Ambassadorship and Community at all rehearsals, performances, and band social events. The Athletic Pep Band is not an academic class but, its members can qualify for an Activity Based Scholarship (ABS)
The Athletic Pep Band staff and individual band members promote educational opportunities at rehearsals and performances and individually strive for and encourage academic excellence.
|Dr. Dale Skornia, Director of the FSU Athletic Pep Band
Ferris State University Athletic Pep Band members strive to exhibit the highest levels of musicianship and school spirit. Band members represent Ferris State University, the FSU College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Humanities, the Music for Life philosophy of the FSU Music Program, themselves, and the community of Big Rapids, Michigan. Band members support the sportsmanship vision as set forth by Bulldog Athletics, GLIAC and NCAA regulations.
The Ferris State University Athletic Pep band promotes group unity during rehearsals, performances, and social events. Band members promote a relationship with Big Rapids, Michigan, the surrounding communities, family, and alumni band members.
Athletic Pep Band Membership is open to any FSU student at the sole discretion of the Faculty Director. New Band Members must participate in only one playing interview. All band members must complete the 2014-2015 Membership Application and Contract. There are four types of band membership: Regular Band Membership, Reserve Band Membership, Provisional Band Membership, and High School Band Membership (see contract for descriptions).
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Dena DeRose: All My Love
All My Love
Dena DeRose (piano, vocals)
A Walk In The Park (MaxJazz 502)
Dena DeRose (piano, vocals),
Martin Wind (bass), Matt Wilson (drums).
Composed by Al Jolson, Saul Chaplin & Harry Akst..
Recorded: Brooklyn, New York, September 25 or 26, 2004
Rating: 100/100 (learn more)
Dena DeRose is a gifted pianist and vocalist, and she has exceptional taste in songs. I'm forever beholden to her for re-discovering and recording "All My Love", a gloriously beautiful song written by Al Jolson. Its simple melody sounds like an old Russian-Jewish folk song and its lyric, while straight-forward, contains marvelous word construction on the bridge. DeRose's recording of the song is intense and passionate. Starting with a classically-styled piano introduction, the dramatic mood sets in with Wilson's mallets on toms and cymbals over a stark vamp by DeRose and Wind. DeRose keeps her first vocal chorus simple, letting the song speak for itself. There is great conviction in her reading of the lyric, and it's very clear that this song holds great personal meaning for her. Next, Wind plays a wondrous arco bass solo. At first listen, it sounds like he is having technical issues with his instrument as he jumps between the lower and higher octave, but it is more likely that he is doing this deliberately to evoke the sound of a Eastern European violinist. When DeRose returns, the big ending we may have anticipated starts to build. Yet, here DeRose uses the marvelous lyric of the bridge to protract the ending. The lyric reads "And our dreams untold that were so ideal/Will all fade as we make them real". The turnaround of mood of fatalism to optimism is quite remarkable, and DeRose accentuates this on the word "fade": as she holds the note, the buildup behind her suddenly dissipates. Then she starts the buildup again in the last eight bars. The final section of the recording is emotionally overwhelming with Wind's arco bass returning in an improvised obbligato with DeRose before the performance winds down.
Reviewer: Thomas Cunniffe
Tags: jazz vocals
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As you hold the door open, an intoxicating aroma sweeps you off your feet. Previously repressed hunger pangs are awoken, and you stagger in a dreamlike intoxication of the wafting aromas emanating from the kitchen. What are those scents? Here's some possibilities:
1.McDonald's french fries – If you just entered the golden arches, this is what greets you. The power of a franchise rests on this tasty scent.
2.Grilled burgers – Mmmm. I can sniff a barbeque about 3 streets down. And more than likely I will pace awkwardly close to the premises until invited over to make it less weird and uncomfortable.
3.Fresh salad – All of these should be understood as fresh. No one is going to find the smell of cold, re-3 day old chicken enticing. Yet truly green salad has that fresh component that exudes greenery and life.
4.Hotdogs – Too close to grilled burgers you say? Not on your life. If you've ever been to a ballpark, you won't mistake the two, and a juicy chili-dog – who could say no?
5.Oven baked pizza – Wow. Is there any sensation to compare with walking into a full sized Pizza Hut or Cici's and savoring the blend of bread, cheese, and meat?
6.Pancakes – Outside of Ihop, these can be hard to find. Yet we can all identify with that drowsy waking coma, wherein the billowing smell of pancakes motivates an early rise.
7.Funnel cake – Just go to a carnival. We're talking about a virtual overpowering of the olfactory senses. It almost smells better than it tastes.


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A closer look at iPhone transition animationsNovember 19th, 2009
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iPhone transition animations are cooler than meets the eye.
Take page transitions, for example. It's common to navigate from one page to another by tapping an item from a list to see more detail: new pages slide in from the right, while tapping Back slides the old page back in from the left.
You might think that animating in a new page to replace the old would simply slide the two in lock-step, like two cafeteria trays on a serving rail, but it's more subtle than that. To see that subtlety, let's slow things down for a closer look.
The pages featured here are from Malt Whisky, my new iPhone app, but the animations are the same throughout iPhone. In this example, we're transitioning from the Bunnahabhain Distillery page to the pronunciation page to hear boo·na·HAA·ven pronounced.
These 13 frames shown at right (links to larger version) reveal five different animations for five different page elements:
• The Bunnahabhain page title slides off to the left (red line) while fading to transparency, mostly in sync with the Distilleries button, but notice how in frame 7 it begins to lag behind the button until by frame 11, when both finally fade completely, the distance between the two has almost doubled.
• The Pronunciation Arrow button, the Back button that when tapped will return you to the Distilleries page, simply fades into view in place. Unlike the other elements, it doesn't move at all.
• The Pronunciation page title slides in from the right (yellow line) while fading from transparent to opaque. Notice how quickly it slides in initially, then how quickly it slows.
• Finally, the page content, everything below the navigation bar, animates in with an ease-in-ease-out slide (orange line) rather than a simple linear slide.
Interested, I rigged up a similar page transition but with a single animation of "new page pushing out old page", including the navigation bar. The difference was profound: instead of something that felt alive and vibrant, it felt like a Keynote slide transition. A completely different feeling.
The different timing of all five animations coordinate to make the page transition whoosh. You can barely notice the animations individually and as for perceiving them all in combination, forget it. But you're not supposed to notice them. You're simply supposed to get a tiny thrill of seeing one page whoosh in to replace the other, of using a device that somehow seems alive.
And you do.