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Among women in their 50s who were living with another woman, more than half had left straight, married life behind; that percentage jumps to a whopping 75 percent for those age 60 or older. Finally, 42 percent of the respondents in a recent MORE.com poll reported knowing one or more women who came out as gay or bisexual at age 40-plus. And nearly a third of our respondents, gay or straight, found themselves attracted to another woman for the first time at midlife.
Coming to Terms with Coming Out
"Once you open the box, you can't put the lid back on," says Micki Grimland, a 51-year-old Houston psychotherapist who left her husband of 24 years after realizing she was gay. "I had a great sex life during my marriage, but it was never near the connection I have now. I'm happier and in more resonance with women; the sex I'm having is off the charts."
"It's as if you spoke Chinese and lived in Mexico, then went back to China and could suddenly understand everything," Grimland adds. "Being straight was my second language, and I didn't realize it until I found my first."
Melanie Shore agrees. She had enjoyed multiple orgasms while with her husband, but she says sex with a woman transported her to a whole new level. "There's no end point," she explains. "There's this ability to roll back and forth from hot sex to girlfriends giggling and then back again." For financial and insurance reasons, Shore is still legally married. But she is certain she won't return to the straight life. "I don't ever want to kiss a man again. I don't want to have sex with a man again," she says simply.
For many gay-and-grays, coming out has been a mostly positive experience. The cultural climate has changed tremendously since those years before the feminist revolution of the 1970s; at the time, the pressure to get married was much greater for women than it is today, and the risks of admitting any same-sex attraction were likewise higher. Gay women who did divorce ran the risk of losing custody of their children if they came out of the closet.
For gay women in the 21st century, the culture is more accepting. Celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres, Cynthia Nixon, and Rosie O'Donnell have come out without facing the same level of scorn and ridicule that tennis star Billie Jean King once did. And although in November 2008 Californians voted to ban same-sex marriage there, the institution is legal in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and several other states allow same-sex couples to register for domestic partnerships or civil unions. Gates estimates that some 85,000 same-sex couples — two-thirds of them female — are now in a legally recognized relationship.
But even in this more relaxed environment, midlife women, particularly those who are married, often agonize over the effect the revelation that they are gay will have on their families, so much so that sometimes they embark on their new life in stages. One of the women interviewed for this story said that she moved out of the home she'd shared with her husband but came back every morning to get the kids ready for school. Another relocated to the guest room before finally getting her own place.
"Many of the women who come to our site don't define themselves as lesbian yet," so they're in limbo, says Fleisher, who, in addition to moderating her message board, has written the book Living Two Lives: Married to a Man and in Love with a Woman. "They're so isolated in their lives, so caught. Their married friends don't understand at all what's going on, yet they don't feel connected to lesbians either." By coming out, these women are risking many potential losses — "their friends, their family's support, sometimes their financial security … the security of a 'normal' life."


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Today was a sad day for two reasons. My little Spitfire diabetic has a mother and a step-father - her second step-father - and spends every other weekend at her "real" dad's house. I had figured this out myself when one day her teacher told me she couldn't say the specifics, just that she knew little Spitfire would no longer be staying at her dad's, and suggested I google his name. I did, and what I found was disappointing: Spitfire's dad was involved in a high-speed chase in the wee hours of a Sunday morning, and the people involved were arrested for various things including driving under the influence and resisting arrest. Spitfire hadn't mentioned it to me until today, when she saw a newspaper. For some reason hearing her talk - brag, nearly - about her dad being in the paper a few weeks ago just made it that much worse. :(.
I also received bad news about another parent I know, and will never forget. The mother of my favorite twins is in the hospital with severe burns. (Rumor has it there was a kitchen fire and, no one else's surprise, it didn't get smothered when she poured water on the grease fire. I believe that she'd pour water on a grease fire, but I'm not convinced she wasn't concocting something illegal.) She's been in there for two weeks already, and has had multiple surgeries and is expected to have several more before being discharged for rehab - assuming she makes it. I don't know who is taking care of the little girls, but I don't know how they're ever going to make it in life. Double :(.
I was feeling pretty bummed until Spitfire interrupted my moping to ask if I had any grandkids. Never in my 26 years have I been asked about having grandchildren.
Laughter is the best medicine
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- Shawnee15/10/11 18:17
At least spitfire wasn't with her dad when it happened, sometimes all you can do is look at the positive because the negative can just be so damn depressing.ReplyDelete
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LG Lotus 2 Leaked, Launching Early 2010?
If a LG Lotus sequel is leaked in a forest without anyone around, does it make a sound? Probably not.
Fortunately we had PhoneArena hanging around that forest to break the story. Yes, dear readers, there is a Lotus 2 coming. If you recall, the original Lotus was the squarest phone on the block, and apparently it was rather popular. At least popular enough to merit another go-around with nicer features.
So what kind of features are we talking about in this fresh sequel? Not much that we know of yet; MicroSD support up to 32 GB (up from 12 GB) and an external touch display. If there are additional features that are upgrades from the original, we know not of them yet.
But keep in mind that we have leaked info here that doesn't even have a pic with it yet (the included pic here is of the original), so as always we are bound to get little pieces of info here and there to satisfy lovers of all things square.
Rumored roadmaps put the Lotus 2 launch at very early in 2010.


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Taking classes at WDT is a great way to prepare yourself for the CNA Exam and put you on the pathway to a career in healthcare. These classes are designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to provide safe patient care at an introductory level. They are offered to WDT students and to the general public. Take them as part of a larger healthcare program, or individually as a test-preparation method. Either way, you'll be ready for the CNA Exam!
This program prepares students for careers caring for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, impairments, and other health care needs. The CNA is responsible for basic needs care for patients or residents in hospitals, nursing homes, private homes, and others. Care includes monitoring vital signs, personal grooming and cleanliness as well as basic nursing procedures.
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As of this morning, Xiu Xiu has officially postponed all 30 dates of their latest North American trek - including their February 22 show at Bottom of the Hill. Singer Jamie Stewart is suffering from a throat condition and, under his doctor's orders, is resting for at least two months. Ticket holders are advised to contact their point of purchase for a refund.
From Jamie Stewart:
I am disappointed and very sorry to say that Xiu Xiu will have to postpone our upcoming tour. I have been having increasing trouble with my throat for years, and this week my doctor advised me not to sing for at least two months or risk losing it permanently. Hopefully, as soon as possible, we will be able reschedule these dates. Thank you to our fans for continuing to support us. We love you all and look forward to seeing you all soon.


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Female MMA superstar Gina Carano stepped out of the octagon and onto the big screen in hopes to become the next big action heroine and has been doing a decent job with her turns in 'Haywire' and 'Fast and Furious 6'. Now she is out for revenge in her latest film In The Blood that is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on June 3rd.
The film follows Ava, a trained fighter with a dark past. When her new husband vanishes during their Caribbean honeymoon, she uncovers a violent underworld of conspiracy in the middle of an island paradise. Armed with a deadly set of skills, Ava sets out to discover the truth and to take down the men she thinks are responsible for his abduction, one by one.
Besides the Carano, this film sports a great cast including Cam Gigandet, Danny Trejo, Luis Guzman, Stephen Lang, and Amaury Nolasco.
Don't miss the next step in Gina Carano's evolution as an action star when In the Blood hits Blu-ray and DVD on June 3rd, but while you have to wait you can at least check out the trailer and poster here now.


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Janey the owner is an experienced Interior Designer who moved to Tenby four years ago to build and design this property. She has managed to create a very stylish but comfortable home - this is Boutique B&B style with spacious rooms, Egyptian white bed linen, antique Arts & Crafts furniture in the large super king/twin room and oriental furniture in the king size four poster garden room.Both rooms of course have high quality en suite bathrooms with rain showers. Free WiFi and plenty of off road parking is available.
Enjoy a homemade afternoon cream tea on arrival which sets the tone for the delicious locally sourced breakfast you can expect with homemade bread, jams and seasonal fruit compotes.
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Programming for Tuesday, July 30, 2013
We have heard it time and time again… mobility and flexibility are essential components for being able to get the most out of our training. But how many of us actually turn this talking point into action? In order to truly understand the power of proper mobility and flexibility, we have to experience its benefits. Once we feel for ourselves how our movements become more fluid, stable, and downright easier, flexibility training will become an essential component of our fitness regimen.
Come learn how to stretch your way to your fitness goals with the FlexibilityRX seminar, this Thursday at 8:00am. This system of flexibility training is sure to be a game-changer in your performance!
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Your doctor has requested a computed tomography scan (CT or CAT) of your mastoid bones. CT scans use X-ray technology and advanced computer analysis to create detailed pictures of the body. This cross-sectional scanning method allows the radiologist to look at different levels of the skull bones, specifically the bone ridge behind the ear. A rotating X-ray beam creates images that resemble slices and allow the radiologist to assess the skull bones for injury, infection, fluid levels and abnormalities. Our team of expert physicians, nurses and technologists is led by Barry Pressman, MD, chief, Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Radiology.
Why choose the S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center for a CT study?
Before Arriving for Your Procedure
Patients who are diabetic and taking Glucophage will need clearance from their referring physician before the exam.
Please leave your jewelry and valuables at home and wear comfortable clothing. Because this is a scan of the head, anything like dentures, false teeth or implants, earrings or hairpins can interfere with the scan and should be left at home.
Although we do not anticipate any delay in your scheduled appointment, we recommend that you bring a book, a magazine or a music player to help pass any time you may have to wait.
After Arriving
A radiology nurse or technologist will ask you a few questions regarding your medical history.
If you are receiving contrast, a nurse or technologist will insert a small IV in your arm.
You must inform the technologist, radiology nurse and/or physician of any allergies you have before your exam.
During Your Procedure
While positioning you on the exam table, the technologist will explain your procedure and answer any questions you may have.
If contrast dye is being used, it will be injected through your IV.
During the injection you may experience a warm sensation all over your body and a metal taste in your mouth. This is normal.
If you experience any itching, sneezing, nasal congestion, scratchy throat or swelling of your face you should notify the technologist immediately.
This procedure is done in two positions. For both positions, the head is positioned in a holder, and you will be asked to lie very still. For the first position, patients lie on their back with arms at the sides.
For the second position, the patient lies on the stomach with the head resting on the chin.
Only the head is covered by the scanner, and the scanner is open at the back and the front, allowing the patient to see out.
This procedure usually takes approximately 30 minutes.
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There are no restrictions placed on you after this procedure. You may eat and drive as normal.
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Your study will be read by an imaging physician who specializes in the interpretation of CT scans. The results will be sent to your physician, usually within 48 hours.
Your physician will discuss these results with you and explain what they mean in relation to your health.
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- Learn to surf with a professional instructor on Main Beach, Bryon Bay
- Join a small group of no more than 12 participants, or take a private lesson with your own personal instructor
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PAIRN is the voice of postgraduate medical trainees in Newfoundland and Labrador and advocates for the collective interests of residents on educational, professional and well-being issues.
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To be recognized as a cohesive provincial medical organization with a unified membership that advocates for all residents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Newfoundland (PAIRN) is the official voice for approximately 260 postgraduate medical trainees in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our members are medical school graduates registered at Memorial University of Newfoundland and completing residency training in hospitals and health care centres throughout the province.
PAIRN is the smallest of seven provincial housestaff associations who are members of the Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoc), which represents more than 9,000 physician trainees. PAIRN has two voting representatives on the RDoC Board of Directors, providing resident representation on a variety of national organizations including the Canadian Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Postgraduate medical trainees have a unique role as students, employees, teachers and providers in the health care system. The primary role of PAIRN is to advocate on their behalf to improve salaries and benefits as well as ensuring the rights, interests and well-being of our members. This is accomplished through the negotiation and enforcement of the collective agreement, which governs the scale of remuneration and working conditions for our members. The collective agreement is negotiated with the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Boards Association on behalf of Eastern Health and the provincial government.
In 1969, a medical school for undergraduate students was officially established at Memorial University. It was followed by postgraduate training and continuing medical education in 1970. Three years later, the Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Newfoundland (PAIRN) was formed. It was voluntarily recognized by the Newfoundland Hospital Association as a bargaining agent and, since 1973, PAIRN has led negotiations on behalf of all residents in the province.
As employees of hospitals, PAIRN members were originally designated as falling under the Public Service (Collective Bargaining) Act, 1973. That changed following a strike in 1982. During collective bargaining that year, PAIRN advocated for the right of binding arbitration as the preferred method of final dispute settlement rather than the right to strike or lockout. It was opposed by the Newfoundland Hospital Association and led PAIRN members to strike.
A task force was appointed to review the situation and to make recommendations for collective bargaining procedures. The task force concluded that PAIRN members did not equate with other classes of employees covered by the Act because of their unique role as having an academic relationship co-existing with their employment. It recommended that PAIRN members be removed from the realm of the Public Service Act.
The strike was resolved when both parties agreed that PAIRN had the right to the services of a conciliation board before the right to strike or lockout would occur. It also led to a new act in 1984 that was separate from the Public Service Act. Legislation was enacted to provide collective bargaining rights for residents and internes, while recognizing PAIRN as the distinct bargaining unit it is today.
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List of United Kingdom bands, listed by their level of fame. This United Kingdom musicians list includes both bands and solo artists. All famous United Kingdom bands are included, as well as many United Kingdom musicians of underground status. This list of United Kingdom musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more. If you want to know more about these famous United Kingdom bands you can click on their names to learn more about them. Bands from every genre are listed here, including rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, jazz, and more.
This list below has everything from David Bowie to Eric Clapton.
If you're wondering, "What bands are from United Kingdom?" or "What is a list of United Kingdom bands?" then this list will answer your questions. (1513 items)
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David Bowie Rock music, Psychedelic pop, Electronic music
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Eric Clapton Blues-rock, Rock music, Reggae
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Adele Southern soul, Neo soul, Rock music
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Amy Winehouse Doo-wop, Pop music, Neo soul
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Elton John Pop music, Rock music, Piano rock
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Freddie Mercury Pop music, Rock music, Rockabilly
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Coldplay Rock music, Piano rock, Post-Britpop
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Depeche Mode Synthpop, New Wave, Electronic music
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Annie Lennox Blue-eyed soul, New Wave, Pop music
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David Gilmour Blues-rock, Rock music, Experimental rock
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Cream Blues-rock, Classic rock, Rock music
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Deep Purple Blues-rock, Classic rock, Heavy metal
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Fleetwood Mac Blues-rock, Pop music, Rock music
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Genesis Rock music, Pop rock, Soft rock
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Billy Idol New Wave, Rock music, Dance-rock
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Arctic Monkeys Trip hop, Dance-punk, Garage rock
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Pet Shop Boys Synthpop, New Wave, Pop music
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Duran Duran Synthpop, New Wave, Pop music
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Dire Straits Celtic rock, Blues-rock, Rock music
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Dusty Springfield Blue-eyed soul, Pop music, Traditional pop music
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George Michael Synthpop, New Wave, Dance-pop
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Asia Rock music, Arena rock, Pop rock
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Bon Scott Blues-rock, Rock music, Heavy metal
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer Rock music, Progressive rock, Art rock
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Blur Indie pop, Shoegazing, Pop music
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Florence + the Machine Neo soul, Baroque pop, Electronica
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Fatboy Slim Rave music, Electronic music, Electronic dance music
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Cher Lloyd Hip hop music, Dubstep, Synthpop
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Yusuf Islam Synthpop, Sufi rock, Nasheed
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Electric Light Orchestra Synthpop, Pop music, Rock music
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Bullet for My Valentine Thrash metal, Emo, Metalcore
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Calvin Harris Progressive music, Synthpop, New Wave
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Bad Company Blues-rock, Hard rock
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Bush Grunge, Post-grunge, Alternative rock
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Dave Gahan Synthpop, New Wave, Rock music
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Eric Burdon & the Animals Blues-rock, Rock music, British blues
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America Classic rock, Rock music, Folk rock
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David Byrne New Wave, Worldbeat, Experimental music
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Gorillaz Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Synthpop
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Aphex Twin Acid techno, Acid house, Dark ambient
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Eurythmics Synthpop, New Wave, Pop music
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Bring Me The Horizon Deathcore, Metalcore, Heavy metal
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Chris Martin Hip hop music, Pop music, Rock music
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Emeli Sandé Hip hop music, Adult contemporary music, Pop music
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Free Blues-rock, Blue-eyed soul, Rock music
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DragonForce Black metal, Power metal, Heavy metal
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Hot Chip Indie pop, Synthpop, Neo soul
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Buzzcocks Pop punk, New Wave, Power pop
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Eagles Rock music
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Public Talk at the Space Museum:The Sky as Seen by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
Purpose of the Workshop:The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected over thousand gamma-ray point sources. Nature of large percentage of these sources is still unknown. Most importantly data of Fermi is publicly available. The main purposes of this workshop include (1) to discuss new findings by using the data of Fermi satellite, (2) to promote collaboration among participants, especially the high energy astrophysicists in Asia and (3) to train the postgraduate students and postdocs to use the Fermi software to discover new sources.
(I) Scientific Program:Download Program (Updated on 9 July 2013, with presentation files added from time to time)
(II) List of Participants:
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(IV) Mini-training Course for Analysing Fermi DataInstructors : Paul Ray, Pablo Saz Parkinson, Roberto Mignani, Andrea Belfiore, David Hui, Albert Kong, Eric Wu, Gene Leung and Jason Wu
The hands-on workshop will involve exploration and analysis of multi-wavelength data with a focus on Fermi LAT data. All participants should install all the required tools in their laptop computers before attending the workshop. Analysis will be performed in a Linux-based (including Mac) environment. Participants should select the precompiled binaries of the tools that match their machine type. Here we provide the links for downloading and installing the required tools.
Fermi-LAT Package:
Fermi Science Tools: http://fermi.gsfc.nasa.gov/ssc/data/analysis/software/
Fermi-GBM Tool:
RMFIT: Installation Guide (v4.3.2, updated on 2/7/2013)
Optical Package:
IRAF: http://iraf.noao.edu/
INTEGRAL Package:
INTEGRAL OSA: http://www.isdc.unige.ch/integral/analysis#Software
INTEGRAL Data Download NEW
Pulsar Timing Package:
Tempo2 (with Fermi Plug-in): http://fermi.gsfc.nasa.gov/ssc/data/analysis/user/Fermi_plug_doc.pdf
Requirements for Pulsar Blind Search Session:
pyfits: http://www.stsci.edu/institute/software_hardware/pyfits
numpy: http://www.numpy.org/
Auxiliary Tools:
Image viewer ds9: http://hea-www.harvard.edu/RD/ds9/
HEASOFT: http://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/lheasoft/download.html
Notes for Fermi Analysis
(V) Registration for Mini-ProjectsDownload (Updated on 15 July 2013)
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Online Registration Form (Registration Deadline: 26 May 2013)Registration Fee: HK$2,000 (automatically waived for students and local participants. For academican, it may be waived upon request)
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Fermi LAT 0.5-20 GeV images of a 5o x 5o region centered on Terzan 5. The white circle shows the 95% confidence error circle of the gamma-ray source determined by using the 0.5-20 GeV image and gtfindsrc. The white crosses are the optical center of Terzan 5. In addition to Terzan 5, strong Galactic plane emission is also seen. Both images are smoothed by a 0.3o Gaussian function. The inset figures are the associated TS maps of the 2o x 2o region. All bright Fermi sources as well as the diffuse Galactic and extragalactic background emission are included in the background model. The black crosses denote the optical center of Terzan 5. (Kong et al 2010).
The X-ray and Optical orbital light curves of 1FGL J2339.7-0531 (Kong et al. 2012), which was later identified as a millisecond pulsar binary by (Ray et al. 2013).
Test-statistic (TS) map in 1-20 GeV of a region of 2o x 2o centered at the nominal position of Kes 17 (magenta cross). The peak emission of the southwestern and the eastern features are marked with a green cross. Positions of various sources are also illustrated. The color scale bar is used to indicate the TS values. The circle in black represents the 1σ positional error circle determined by gtfindsrc. (Wu et al 2011)
Fermi LAT γ-ray weighted light curve of M28A. A weight was assigned to each photon with the probability that it comes from M28 by using the task gtsrcprob in Fermi Science Tool. Two periods of rotation with a resolution of 40 phase bins per period is shown for clarity. The error bars of the light curve represent 1σ Poisson uncertainties. The shaded regions define the on-pulse intervals for Peak 1 and Peak 2. (Wu et al. 2013, ApJL in press)
Fermi LAT phase-resolved γ-ray count maps for events >0.2 GeV within 5o of the timing position of M28A (illustrated by the yellow cross). Top is north and left is east. The scale bar below shows the color scale of counts/pixel divided by the relevant phase interval. Top panel: Peak 1 region (i.e. 0.0<φ<0.4). Middle panel: Peak 2 region (i.e. 0.55<φ<0.75). Bottom panel: Off-pulse region (i.e. 0.4<φ<0.55 & 0.75<φ<1). The point source locates in the northeast of these maps is 2FGL J1833.6-2104 and the bright extended emission in the northwest is due to the diffuse γ-ray emission from the Galactic plane. (Wu et al. 2013)
(Left) Test-statistic (TS) map in 1-20 GeV of a region of 2o x 2o centered at the nominal position of HESS J1745-303. The color scale used to indicate the TS value is shown by the scale bar below the images. The blue circle represents the 1σ positional error circle determined by gtfindsrc. Various TeV emission components of HESS J1745-303 (regions A, B, and C in Figure 1 of Aharonian et al. 2008) are illustrated by the black dashed circles. (Right) Same as Left but in the energy range of 10-20 GeV. (Hui et al. 2011)
Spectral energy distribution of HESS J1745-303 as observed by Fermi LAT and H.E.S.S. The H.E.S.S. spectrum is for region A. The solid line represents the best-fit power-law model inferred in the joint analysis of both data sets. (Hui et al. 2011)
Test-statistic (TS) maps of 2 regions centered at the position of PSR B1957+20 (labeled by green crosses). The color scale below each pair of images is used to indicate the TS values. (Top): (i) TS map at energy > 2.7 GeV using only photons in Phase 1. (ii) Same as (i) but using only photons in Phase 2. (Middle): (i) TS map at < 2.7 GeV for Phase 2. (ii) Same as (i) but with data within full width at half maximum of the pulsation peaks removed (see text). (Bottom): Same as (Middle) but with energy > 2.7 GeV. (Wu et al. 2013, ApJL, in press)


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Body Language
Suzanne Brockmann
2008 reissue of 1998 release, Contemporary Romance
Bantam, $6.99, 279 pages, Amazon ASIN 0553591657
Originally published as Loveswept #889 in May, 1998...did you know we've granted Suzanne Brockmann DIK status more than a dozen times?
The idea of best friends becoming more has always appealed to me, but Ive found very few books that showcase the concept well. I was happy to try Body Language, which combines both an author and an idea that I love. Sigh. The combination didnt work.
Sandy is fast asleep when her best friend drops by and announces hes staying with her for a while. This doesnt bother her, however, because Clint McCade has always been a wanderer and pops in when he can. Right away, Sandy can tell that something is troubling McCade, but he wont confide in her. She doesnt know what to do, because theyve always been able to tell each other everything. In fact, she quickly tells him that shes finally met the one.
McCade cant believe that Sandys in love. Its immensely bad timing, considering hes recently discovered that he loves Sandy and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. But he wants her to be happy and shes never given any indication that shes interested in him, so he sets out to help her get what she wants. Its going to be a big job, however, because Sandy only has a professional relationship with James (the man of her dreams) and hes clueless about her feelings.
McCade starts teaching her all about body language and how she can use it to show James her interest. Things become much more complicated when James shows up at Sandys house and McCade answers the door in a towel. The plan changes and the two pretend to be couple until McCade can dump her. This has an added bonus of potentially making James jealous or interested in what he cant have. McCade is thrilled to play the role of Sandys boyfriend, even if it is for show, because it allows him to be close to her and steal several kisses. Sandy starts to realize that her feelings for her friend are much stronger than she thought and soon shes sick of the game theyre playing. She wants to be McCades girlfriend for real.
Nothing about the couples relationship captured me. McCade just suddenly shows up already having gone through the process of realizing he loves his best friend. Thats one of the best parts of this type of plot and I didnt get to see any of it. It was also annoying that the perspective constantly switches from the heros to the heroines head and theyre both thinking the same thing (oh, if only he/she thought of me in that way), over and over again. I also didnt trust Sandys love for Clint, since she originally believed she was in love with someone she didnt even know. Despite being best friends practically their whole life, the characters cannot seem trust one another either. Sandy, for instance, constantly believes that if McCade leaves, hell never come back.
Nothing seemed to be in balance. Constant misinterpretations carried through until the very end of the book, and it really wore me down. The name McCade was used an average of 3-4 times a page, for 280 pages, which irritated. In the same vein, the discussions and lessons on body language were also excessive and rather uninteresting, since it wasnt anything I didnt already know. On the other hand, some topics are mentioned so sporadically that every time they arose, I felt confused as to their real relevance.
I have only tried a few of Brockmanns books outside of her Troubleshooters series, but I didnt enjoy any of them and, unfortunately, Body Language was no different. The tone is completely different from the series I love. While the idea of the book intrigued me, I found many aspects of the story lacking. The characters had potential, but being in their heads annoyed me and I couldnt get into their relationship. I know that quite a few people like Brockmann's straight contemporaries, so they might see this book in a different light, but Ill just stick to the Troubleshooters books.
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seaports or cities that lay along the Mexican or Canadian borders, according to
the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
For the second consecutive year, the Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona, area
had the highest vehicle theft rate in the nation, followed closely by three
cities in northern California.
Most of the auto-theft capitals were in the West. In fact, 19
of the top 25 auto-theft centers lie west of the Mississippi River and nine
are in California, where vehicle theft has surged, growing from 182,000 in 2000
to 210,000 in 2001, and more than 227,000 in 2002.
Many stolen cars are smuggled out of the country by ship and sold
overseas. The autos can be put in trucking containers or even brought onboard
ship just minutes before it sails, said Lt. Greg Terp, commander of the Miami-Dade
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Miami has dropped from second to sixth.
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The 10 worst auto theft capitals of America, according to the NICB, are:
1. Phoenix, Ariz.
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5. Las Vegas, Nev.
6. Miami, Fla.
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8. Oakland, Calif.
9. Seattle, Wash.
10. Tacoma, Wash.
The five safest metropolitan areas in the U.S., or its territories,
by the way, are Williamsport, Pa.; Glens Falls, N.Y.; Mayaguez, Puerto Rico;
Elmira, N.Y.; and State College, Pa., ranking 332 to 336, respectively.
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Meet Mama Olivia and Baby Emmett. They are the sweetest little family. A kind person stopped to pick them up from the highway after they were seen running around alone, scared, and in pretty bad shape.
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They both have demodex, which is currently being treated! They are both very sweet, calm, good in their crates, and good on a leash. They are good with our other dogs, who range from 6lb to 70lb, and they are good with their foster moms cats.
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Olivia and Emmett had their first demodex treatment August 3, and they were the hit of the day at the vet. Dr. George told Emily she almost didn't let her bring Baby Emmett home because she wanted to keep him. Emily will be posting a fundraiser link for them in a few days when it's ready to receive donations.
This will help with the cost for the demodex, as well as pay for Olivia's heartworm treatment. Please don't let their skin condition sway you from adopting these two precious dogs. Demodex treatment is highly successful, with most dogs growing back their fur after the condition is under control.
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PULLMAN, Wash. - High school seniors Marcus Capers, Michael Harthun, Klay Thompson, James Watson and Nick Witherill have each signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Washington State University men's basketball team next season, head coach Tony Bennett announced Wednesday.
"As a whole, obviously, we're encouraged and excited about bringing in this class," Bennett said. "They're very similar to the group that are now seniors. It's the next big group of recruits. I think last year's success allowed use to be involved with some of these young men that perhaps, maybe in the past, we wouldn't have had a chance with. I like them because we always talk about character. They all come from really strong families, they're young men of character."
Marcus Capers (6-5, 175, PG, Montverde, Fla./Montverde Academy) enrolled at Montverde Academy prior to his senior year. As a junior at Lake Region High School, the point guard led his squad to the district championship game, finishing the season averaging 17 points, six rebounds and four assists per game. He earned the 2007 News Chief All-Area Player of the Year. As a sophomore, Capers was a contributor on Lake Region's district championship and regional runner-up team. Capers plays for the Team STAT AAU squad.
Michael Harthun (Har-toon) (6-3, 175, SG, Medford Ore./South Medford HS) helped lead South Medford to the 4A State Championship game as a sophomore where the Panthers lost to Lake Oswego. The team reached the 6A state title game in the shooting guard's junior season in a rematch, this time defeating the Lakers behind his team-high 24 points. He averaged 20.0 ppg and 4.7 apg and was named first-team All-State as a junior. He participated in the Nike Global Challenge, leading his USA4 team to a third place finish with 8.4 ppg and 6.2 apg. Harthun plays for the Oregon Rebels AAU team.
Klay Thompson (6-6, 190, SG, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic HS) earned all-area second team honors as a junior after leading Santa Margarita Catholic HS to a second-place finish in its division and a second round appearance in the CIF Southern Section Tournament. His father Mychal Thompson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. Thompson plays for the Pump-and-Run AAU team.
James Watson (6-8, 210, F, Stringtown, Okla./Stringtown HS) led his high school to the Class `B' State Championship behind his 8.6 points and 11 rebounds per game as the team went 27-4. The small forward upped his offensive numbers in the State playoffs, averaging 18 points per game. Used to small town settings, Watson will become the first Division I athlete to come out of his hometown of Stringtown, Okla., which has a population of fewer than 400 people. Watson plays for the Oklahoma Magic AAU squad.
Nick Witherill (6-3, 165, SG, Scottsdale, Ariz./ Highland HS) transferred to Gilbert Highland from Saguaro HS prior to the 2007-08 school year. As a junior, Witherill led Saguaro HS to a 24-6 record and a berth in the State semifinals, averaging 21 points per game, while earning first-team All-State honors. As a sophomore, the shooting guard averaged 17.5 points per game. Witherill plays for the Arizona Premiere AAU team.
"No player is a replica of another," Bennett said. "Harthun can play the one and the two, he's a lot like Derrick Low in terms of his ability to shoot the ball and play some one. Capers is a heck of a defender, can really slash and has a nice feel. Some would say Klay Thompson is kind of Kyle Weaver-like. Witherill can just really shoot the ball. Watson is a very good athlete at that size. He has very good ball skills. We do like versatile players. I think this group defensively can be really good. There's potential but there's certainly a maturation process they have to go through."
Tony Bennett Quotes - Signing Day (Nov. 14, 2007)
On fulfilling the program's needs...
"Next year with Derrick and Kyle leaving, the following year with Taylor leaving and last year with Mac Hopson and Chris Matthews transferring, we felt like we had to address the backcourt and I think we did that. With Robbie, an athletic forward, leaving we felt Watson had the ball skills and defensive ability to help fill that void."
On the group as a whole...
"There's a strong amount of character, they're all a little different and bring some nice athleticism. If they can develop as much as this group that is seniors now, I think by the time they're upper classmen they'll be a really good group."
"I think this group fits the mold of what we're trying to do here. They're hungry kids that want to play at an elite level and have a solid understanding of the game. Their teams have won where they've been at and they know how to play the game. I like guys who have been apart of winning programs."
On sticking together...
"You like to think that any class will stick together through thick and thin. Whenever you play in a high, high-level league like the Pac-10, you're going to have to really compete. There's no guarantee you're going to be successful. That's what makes this job exciting and challenging. I like to think that if we aren't successful, they'll stick together and if we are, they'll remain humble and true to who they are, just like our other guys have."
On signing day...
"It's an important day, every year it is. It's the life-blood of the program."
On recruiting all over the country...
"This is a program that I think you have to look all over for hidden gems... whether it's overseas or throughout the country. Hopefully kids in the area will be more attracted to Washington State, because it has a lot to offer. When they see good things can happen, I think it will give us a better shot with young men in the Pacific Northwest. "
On Taylor Rochestie giving up his scholarship...
"Marcus Capers was the last one to commit to us, he and Taylor really bonded on his recruiting trip. Taylor really liked what he was about. He was the last one, Taylor giving up his scholarship allowed us to sign Marcus."


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I'v heard that there is a GPs crack for the nokia which enables the full use of the "Nokia Navigator" without paying for the licence.
I work in a 3G Mobile store ("Hutchison" Australia) & i ran in to customer who said he got it off the net.
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Well-known for drawing blood by repeatedly smashing his racquet against his head in a 2008 match, Mikhail Youzhny has shown better use of his frame throughout the rest of his career. The Russian has won nine ATP titles, and was ranked as high as No. 8 in the world, in Januar,y 2008 and again in October, 2010. Youzhny reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open in both 2006, beating Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals, and 2010. Youzhny is a frequent participant in the Davis Cup, and helped lead Russia to the 2002 title, coming back from two sets down to defeat Paul-Henri Mathieu in the deciding fifth rubber. In 2011, Youzhny reached semifinals at Marseille, Hamburg, Gstaad and St. Petersburg. He won swept singles and doubles titles at Zagreb in February, 2012 and won Gstaad in 2013. Youzhny defeated top seed and defending champion David Ferrer to win the 10th title of his career in Valencia in October, 2013.
Mikhail Youzhny Tournament History
Singles Titles
2013: Valencia, Gstaad
2012: Zagreb
2010: Kuala Lumpur, Munich
2009: Moscow
2008: Chennai
2007: Rotterdam
2004: St. Petersburg
2002: Stuttgart
Doubles Titles
2013: Halle
2012: Zagreb
2011: Dubai
2010: Halle
2009: London / Queen's Club
2008: Tokyo, Halle
2007: Munich, Doha
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This party was designed for an active set of twin boys who turned 5. They are lucky enough to have a pastoral backyard and that, along with the fact that there were two to celebrate, led us towards a baseball theme.
Before the party a baseball diamond was cut into the grass. Balloons in red, white and blue were placed at each of the bases to add a festive feel to the game. A large scoreboard, created out of wood painted with chalkboard paint, lent an official feel to the game.
Upon arrival the guests were split up into two teams: team "Tripp" and team "Cooper". They were given hats in either Red or Blue (depending on their team) and had their player photo taken. Then dad led an adorable t-bal game; the highlight of which was a sprinkler placed between first and second base.
After the game bagels and cupcakes were enjoyed in a re-done barn on the property. After the food was finished a few backyard games, including baseball bat limbo, were played before a piniata filled with gold coins was brought out. Once the piniata broke the children collected gold coins which they brought up to the "concession" stand to buy candy. The concession stand included all old favorites such as bats (rock candy lollypops), Balls (gumballs, Peanuts (circus peanuts) and cracker jacks. They filled little pails with the candy and this, along with the hats, became their favors.
This was such a memorable party not only for the sweet summer simplicity but also because each twin was able to have their own persoanl day due to the two baseball teams. Not every person will have a yard to accomodate such a party but if available you simply have to take advantageof it and this party did just that.


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Ime Aston Villa and when playing at home againts big teams like chelsea liverpool how should i play against these teams??
Ime Aston Villa and when playing at home againts big teams like chelsea liverpool how should i play against these teams??
Last edited by chrisy; 18-03-2009 at 22:57.
You should look to attack and take the win, your fans will be more disapointed for home losses than away losses. And your home form is vital in any season, because you are less likely to succeed away.
You should be cautious, but you should be looking to take something from the game
Play to win
ime currenly doing that against fulham 2-0 up and playing attacking but i do not dominate possesion
i play to win every game **** tactics i go for the win and works everytime
My 2 cents, I use the TT&F guidelines and create an attack, standard, defensive tactic. Usually, if I'm at home against a big four type team I use standard tactic to start and go defensive if I'm up after 75 minutes, if I'm down I go attack after 60-70 minutes.
I find using the attack tactic leaves me too vulnerable against a much better side even at home. Home advantage and standard usually works well for me (currently west ham) and I can usually at least draw and steal a win here or there against the big four at home. Away against a big four playing defensive with a counter attack.


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MEDINA — The retrial of a Montville Township man accused of hitting homes while target-practicing in his backyard with an AK-47-like semiautomatic assault rifle, was put off Monday.
Instead, Mark Bornino, 53, of 5544 Windfall Road, is scheduled to appear today at a change of plea hearing before Medina County Common Pleas Judge Christopher J. Collier.
Bornino is charged with firing a gun over a public road, a third-degree felony punishable by up to three years in prison.
His first trial ended in a hung jury Aug. 16.
Police said Bornino and a friend, R. Daniel Volpone, of Parma, were target-practicing without a proper backstop and the bullets flew a half-mile before hitting the houses on Parnham Drive.
No one was hurt, but a police sergeant who responded to the 911 calls testified he could hear shots whizzing past his head, and one of the families said a bullet hit their home and lodged in an eye-level microwave moments after they left the kitchen.
Volpone also was charged with firing a gun over a public road. He was convicted Aug. 1 after the jury deliberated for 1½ hours. Bornino's jury deliberated for about 10 hours.
Bornino's attorney, V. Lee Winchell, and county Prosecutor Dean Holman declined to say how the deadlocked jurors voted.
Volpone is at the county jail awaiting his Sept. 16 sentencing.


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DeVanity is an award-winning web series created and based in Los Angeles. It is the soapy story of a family owned multimillion dollar jewelry dynasty run by Jason DeVanity (played by creator Michael Caruso). Viewers can watch all four seasons of the show at http://www.DeVanity.com.
At the top of its game DeVanity recently aired its final episode. We caught up with creator/star Michael Caruso. Here is what he had to say about the show.
Flo DiBona: You recently aired the last DeVanity episode and it sounded like an emotional time for you. How are you?
Michael Caruso: It was an emotional time for me, and to be perfectly honest it still is. It's like saying goodbye to a good friend or family member. I'm doing really well though. I think as more time goes by it will get easier. I have days where I really miss it, and I others where I'm at peace with the fact that it's over.
FD: For readers who may not be familiar can you briefly describe the premise of the series?
MC: DeVanity is a soap opera about the DeVanity family which controls a powerful jewelry empire In downtown LA, and their assorted scandals. Think a modern 80's prime time soap.
FD: What inspired you to create DeVanity?
MC: I was tired of waiting for my phone to ring. I wanted to create the kind of show I have always wanted to be on, so instead of waiting for someone to give me an opportunity, I decided to create one for myself. Best decision I ever made.
FD: Once you get over the adjustment of ending DeVanity are their more projects on the horizon?
MC: Yes. Currently I'm developing a project, which I am getting incredibly excited about, but it is going to be a while. My nerves are way too shot to jump into producing a new show right now, and I am going to have to build a new team from scratch so I don't want to rush into anything.
FD: Michael thank you so much for sharing time with our readers. We look forward to hearing about your next project.
MC: Thank you for the questions, and thank you to all the loyal and wonderful viewers of DeVanity who stuck by us. You mean the world to me and I will never forget all the love you have shown us.


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Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii)
This is the smallest of the sea turtles. The beak is parrot-like and the color ranges from light gray to grayish-brown or even an olive green. The plastron is white or yellowish. The adult male's tail extends beyond the rear edge of the shell while the adult female's tail barely extends beyond this edge. The weight of this species is 35-49 kg and the length 56-79 cm. The carapace is heart-shaped and keeled. The hatchlings are all black. Hatchlings measure 38-46 mm carapace length and weigh 13.5-21.0 grams. Breeding does not occur in Virginia. With few exceptions, breeding occurs only on 24 km of beach in Tamaulipas, Mexico. In that area the breeding season is from April-June. There is 1 breeding season per year and the females nest 3 times per season. There are 110 eggs per clutch. A sand beach in which the back berm and foredunes are well above high tide levels is necessary for egg laying. The incubation period is from 45-70 days.
The Kemp's ridley is found along Virginia's Atlantic coast and throughout the Chesapeake Bay from the Potomac river south. This species is nests on dunes, islands, sandy reefs, atolls and lagoons. Neither berm nor dune vegetation appears to hinder them. On the Atlantic coast, this species appears to be both oceanic and estuarine and adult turtles are rarely found.
This species eats mainly crabs. It feeds on shallow water benthic invertebrates, with a preference for crustaceans. It also consumes small mollusks such as snails orl clams. On the nesting grounds, the diet changes to more active prey such as squid, jellyfish or fish, with some vegetation.
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Toots Thielemans: Blue N' Green/All Blues
Blue N' Green/All Blues
'Toots' Thielemans (harmonica)
Do Not Leave Me (Milan Records)
'Toots' Thielemans (harmonica), Fred Hersch (piano), Marc Johnson (bass), Joey Baron (drums).
Composed by Miles Davis.
Recorded: June 19, 1986
Rating: 92/100 (learn more)
In some ways the great Toots Thielemans has been overlooked by the jazz world. That can happen when your main ax is a harmonica. Harmonicas and accordions are forever to be outsiders – never let into the club in which overwhelming virtuosity on an instrument is highly admired by legions of aficionados. It doesn't help that Toots is also a guitarist, a superlative whistler or that he had a hit tune with "Bluesette." These seem not to have added enough to his bona fides. There is a big difference between being called "the greatest jazz harmonica player" instead of "one of the greatest jazz musicians." Thielemans is both and jazz people in the know, know it.
For all intents and purposes, "Blue in Green" (listed here as "Blue N' Green") serves as a prelude for Thielemans's take on another Miles Davis classic, "All Blues." The medley begins first with pianist Fred Hersch and Thielemans taking wonderful solos extolling the thoughtful melodic virtues of "Blue in Green." Their measured but expressive endeavors serve as a melancholy introduction to "All Blues." The band goes up-tempo as Johnson and Baron propel the piece. Hersch and Thielemans once again take turns playing over the rapid changes. After several minutes of high energy, the two slow the number down with some touching counterpoint and a loving restatement of the theme. Thielemans's harmonica is as expressive as any mainstream instrument could ever hope to be.
Being a jazz harmonica virtuoso and a jazz whistler has some advantages. You don't have too much competition. You get some nice movie soundtrack jobs (Midnight Cowboy among others). A TV commercial can come your way here and there (Old Spice). And you can become known as perhaps the greatest jazz harmonica player/whistler ever. That will have to do for now.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 1980s jazz · all blues · blue in green · harmonica · miles davis covers
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Lescott is a Reading Star
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This week marks the launch of the eleventh year of the National Literacy Trust's Premier League Reading Stars programme, which uses children's passion for football to motivate them to enjoy reading and to improve their reading levels.
City's Joleon Lescott has pledged his support by becoming a Reading Star which sees him to talk about his favourite books and set reading challenges via a set of online videos.
These challenges are used to support over 30,000 children in 1,000 schools and libraries, who are taking part in a 10-week reading intervention with Premier League branded materials, including certificates, wristbands, reading journals and wall charts.
Lescott said: "Reading is very important to develop skills. The more you read and enjoy it, the more you absorb and it can only hold you in good stead in future years. One book I remember reading growing up is Funnybones, it's about a family of skeletons with a pet dog that crumbles every time it gets scared.
"Another favourite is the original Ronaldo autobiography. He is a hero of mine. It's about his story growing up as a young boy and getting into football along with the good and bad times of France '98 when they lost in the final."
The latest National Literacy Trust research of over 35,000 8 to 16 year-olds shows that only one boy in four reads outside of class every day, and almost two thirds of boys prefer watching TV to reading (63.6%).
Research study into the effectiveness of Premier League Reading Stars has found that it is having a dramatic impact on participating pupils:
- Three out of four of pupils made six months' to a year's progress in reading in just 10 weeks
- The number of pupils who read every day had doubled by the end of the programme
- Nearly nine out of ten pupils said they now read more because they know Premier League footballers read
- 50% of pupils joined their public library
Jim Sells, Manager of the programme at the National Literacy Trust said: "We're delighted to be working with the Premier League to launch the eleventh year of our Reading Stars programme.
"The National Literacy Trust's experience in supporting children to read for pleasure, combined with Premier League football's huge influence, means we have a fun and appealing programme with proven results.
"Using football as a hook to get children to enjoy reading enriches their lives, helps them to succeed at school and gain vital skills for the future."


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Tzitzit - Chapter Two
The term techelet mentioned throughout the Torah refers to wool dyed light blue - i.e., the color of the sky which appears opposite the sun when there is a clear sky.
The term techelet when used regarding tzitzit refers to a specific dye that remains beautiful without changing. [If the techelet] is not dyed with this dye, it is unfit to be used as tzitzit even though it is sky blue in color. For example, using isatis, black dye, or other dark dyes, is unacceptable for tzitzit.
The wool of a ewe that a goat gave birth to is unacceptable for use as tzitzit.
How is the techelet of tzitzit dyed? Wool is taken and soaked in lime. Afterwards, it is taken and washed until it is clean and then boiled with bleach and the like, as is the dyers' practice, to prepare it to accept the dye. A chilazon is a fish whose color is like the color of the sea and whose blood is black like ink.1 It is found in the Mediterranean Sea.2
The blood is placed in a pot together with herbs - e.g., chamomile - as is the dyers' practice. It is boiled and then the wool is inserted. [It is left there] until it becomes sky-blue. This is the manner in which the techelet of tzitzit [is made].
One must dye tzitzit techelet with the intention that it be used for the mitzvah. If one did not have such an intention, it is unacceptable.
When one places some wool in the pot in which the dye was placed, to check whether the dye is good or not, the entire pot may no longer be used [for tzitzit].3 [If so,] how should one check [the dye]? He should take some dye from the pot in a small container and place the wool he uses to check in it. Afterwards, he should burn the wool used to check - for it was dyed for the purpose of checking4 - and pour out the dye used to check it, since using it for an experiment disqualified it. Afterwards, he should dye [the wool] techelet with the remainder of the dye which was not used.
Techelet should only be purchased from a recognized dealer because we are concerned that perhaps it was not dyed with the intention that it be used for the mitzvah. Even though it was purchased from a recognized dealer, if it was checked,5 and it was discovered that it was dyed with another dark dye which is not of a permanent nature, it is not acceptable.6
How can techelet be checked to see whether it has been dyed properly or not? One takes straw, the secretion of a snail, and urine that had been left standing for forty days and leaves thetechelet in this mixture for an entire day. If the color of thetechelet remained unchanged, without becoming weaker, it is acceptable.
If it became weaker, we place the techelet which changed color inside a dough of barley meal that was left to sour for fish brine. The dough is baked in an oven, and then the techelet is removed. If it became even weaker than it was previously, it is unacceptable. If this strengthened the color and it became darker than it was before being baked, it is acceptable.7
One may purchase techelet from an outlet which has established a reputation for authenticity without question. It need not be checked. One may continue to rely [on its reputation] until a reason for suspicion arises.
Should one entrust techelet to a gentile for safekeeping, it is no longer fit for use, [because] we fear that he exchanged it. If it was in a container and closed with two seals, one seal inside the other,8 it is acceptable. If, however, it had only a single seal, it may not be used.
If a person found techelet in the marketplace - even strands which were cut - it is not fit for use.9If they were twisted together, however, they are acceptable.10
[The following rules apply when] a person purchases a garment to which tzitzit are attached in the marketplace. When he purchases it from a Jew, he may presume [that it is acceptable]. If he purchases it from a gentile merchant, it is [presumed to be] acceptable;11
from a non-Jew who is a private person, it is not acceptable.
When a garment is entirely red, green, or any other color [besides white], its white strands should be made from the same color as the garment itself. If it is green, they should be green. If it is red, they should be red.12
Should the garment itself be techelet, its white strands should be made from any color other than black,13
for it resembles techelet. He should wind one strand of techelet around all the strands, as one does with other tzitzit that are not colored.
The punishment given someone who does not wear [tzitzit of white strands] is more severe than that given one who does not wear techelet, because the white strands are easily accessible while techelet is not available in every time and in every era, because of the [unique] dye mentioned above.14
The identity of the chilazon is a matter of question. Menachot 44a states that it would be visible only once in seventy years. From Bechorot 6:2, one can infer that it was a long snakelike fish. From other sources, it appears to be a snaillike animal. In his Commentary on the Mishnah (Menachot 4:1), the Rambam writes that techelet is no longer available. Similarly, Rabbenu Yitzchak Alfasi (who lived two generations before the Rambam) writes that "we do not have techelet."
Approximately one hundred years ago, Rabbi Gershon Henoch Leiner attempted to reintroduce a dye which he determined to betechelet. Similarly, Rabbi Herzog, the first Chief Rabbi of Israel, attempted to locate the chilazon. Although, from a theoretical perspective, the Torah community appreciated the value of their research, in practice, their decisions were not accepted by the majority of Torah scholars.
Though ים המלח generally refers to the Dead Sea, there are times when the Rambam uses this term to refer to the Mediterranean. See the conclusion of his Commentary on the Mishnah.
Menachot 42b interprets the phrase, "totally techelet" (Exodus 28:31), to mean that the entire dye must be intended for a ritual purpose.
Thus, it is unfit to be used for tzitzit. This wool should be burned lest it be discovered by someone else and unknowingly used for tzitzit.
The Rambam's statements appear to imply that the blood of the chilazon must be used for tzitzit, not because of a Torah decree, but because it was the only lasting dye they had (Kinat Eliyahu).
These processes are mentioned in Menachot 42b-43a.
The concept of two seals is explained in the laws of kashrut. See Hilchot Ma'achalot Asurot 13:8.
Even if it proves to be techelet, we assume that it was not dyed for the purpose of being used for tzitzit.
We assume that twisted strands of techelet were made to be used for tzitzit. It is unlikely that someone would go to the trouble of twisting strands of techelet for any other purpose. (See the Ra'avad.)
Our text follows the standard published versions of the Mishneh Torah, which is supported by a responsum purported to have been written by the Rambam. The original printings and many authoritative editions of the Mishneh Torah state that even twisted strands of techelet are not acceptable when found in the marketplace. This version appears to be supported by the Rambam's ruling, Hilchot Shabbat 19:24, which is based on the same Talmudic passage, Eruvin 96b.
We assume that a merchant will not risk tarnishing his reputation by misrepresenting an article.
The rationale for this decision is that tzitzit must be "of the same type of fabric as the fringe of the garment." This also implies that they should share the same color as the fringe (Rashi, Menachot 43b).
This decision is not shared by Tosafot, Menachot 41b, which rules that white strands are appropriate even when the garment itself is of another color. The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 9:5) mentions that those who are precise in their performance of mitzvot follow the Rambam's view. The Ramah, however, maintains that one should use white tzitziot for all garments.
The Kessef Mishneh notes that the Rambam's statements are not an exact quote from his source, Menachot, ibid., which substitutes the word kelah ilan instead of black. Kelah ilan is a dye which looks almost exactly the same as techelet except that it is not made from the blood of the chilazon. The Kessef Mishneh suggests that the Rambam meant that any dark color is unacceptable although lighter colors would be acceptable. It is necessary that there be a contrast between the color of the strands of tzitzit, just as there is a contrast between white and techelet.
Even in Talmudic times, techelet was very expensive and difficult to obtain. As mentioned in the commentary on Halachah 1, according to most authorities, techelet is not available in the present era, nor has it been available for at least 1000 years.
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Here we go again, the winter that will not end. This one comes on the one-year anniversary of a late season snow event we had last year. That time Baltimore's BWI had record setting 3.2 inches.
To mark another extreme we can look at March 1990. There were four days in a row between the 12th and 15th with temperatures in the 80s. Three of them still remain a record. Then on the 24th, Baltimore set a record with snowfall of 1.4". It should be noted that the two days before that snow the temperature hit 66°F.
So a late season snow is possible, but it comes with a few challenges.
1) Warmer ground
2) Higher sun angle, which even through clouds can get absorbed by the ground leading to melting snow even on a cold snowy day. The only way to overcome this is high intensity snowfall rates.
The storm forming off of the coast will quickly develop into a monster. As I have been discussing for days on my Facebook page, this will happen out of the reach of the Mid Atlantic. However I did mention that the storm would end up a little closer to the coast than models have been projecting.
My forecast included snow, but how much was the big question. This was considering that much of this event would fall during the daylight hours resulting in wasted flakes. Now that we are very close to this arriving, it appears that there will be an extending period of potential snow. So the only real adjustment here is considering what might fall later in the day and after dark. That is why I have included some accumulation potential. The biggest impact would be farther east, closer to the coast along the Delmarva and New Jersey. A few hours of moderate snowfall may result in a few inches of snow.
This will end in our region before midnight.
My snowfall map does consider snowfall in parts of Virginia and West Virginia falling early in the morning. Much of metro Baltimore and Washington will have snow falling during the day with wet roads. This should arrive late morning to around lunchtime. There might be some accumulation on the grassy areas, but mainly a slushy trace to an inch. The best chance to get a little more would be after 7 PM, but only for a few hours. If anything, the other concern would be icing up as temperatures drop into the mid to lower 20s after the storm passes by Wednesday morning.
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"Twelve Angry Jurors" presents a cross section of a society whose job it is to determine the fate of a young man accused of murdering his father; a guilty verdict will sentence him to death. At first, eleven of the jurors believe the accused to be guilty. The lone holdout implores the other jurors to look beyond their prejudices and consider the case carefully. After all, it is about life and death. The production will be directed by MFA thesis candidate Jerry Entze.