text:
Sofia Coppola has directed four feature films, won an Oscar for writing one of them and is generally considered to have a seat at the cool-kid table in Hollywood.
Well, at 39, maybe she's no longer a kid. But she is a daughter - the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, himself a multi-Oscar-winning writer and director. (Nicolas Cage is her cousin.) But she's managed to carve out her own voice, make her own brand of films. Her latest, "Somewhere," which she wrote and directed, opens Friday, Jan. 7. Stephen Dorff stars as a successful actor drifting through life. Coppola talked recently about the film, the inspiration for Dorff's character and, yes, her family.
Question: In "Somewhere" you take chances by holding scenes a beat too long, almost daring the audience to be bored. Like in the first scene, in which Dorff's character drives a sports car around and around.
Answer: I was trying to get you in the state of mind of the character right off the bat. I wanted the pacing to reflect his point of view. I wanted to show his state of mind, that this life that should be exciting has gotten mundane. . . . I wanted it to feel like you're alone with this guy.
Q: Do you run the risk of alienating the audience?
A: I just think as a creative person you try things. I just thought it was the way I wanted to tell the story. And I would think it would be refreshing for audiences.
Q: You write and direct. Do the finished films resemble your original ideas?
A: When I look at the script now for this, it's really close to how the movie turned out. . . . I guess I just picture this character and certain images, and then you picture other things till it starts to come together.
Q: As the writer and director, is there a temptation to meddle with the script more when you're shooting?
A: It's funny, I don't feel like that. I feel like I write it out and then have a plan of what I want to make. And then the next challenge is, how do I make that?
Q: How did you come up with the character?
A: It started with this idea of this guy, this drifting, kind of indulged movie star guy. I was living in Paris after (making) "Marie Antoinette." I was thinking of LA from a distance and I wanted to do something from a guy's point of view, because "Marie Antoinette" was so girly. Just a challenge. I don't know why he came into my mind. I felt like there were stories in tabloids and stuff. Also, I just had a baby, and I was thinking about how that changes your perspective and priorities, so I was imagining what it was like for this guy to have a kid.
Q: Is he based on a specific person?
A: He's based on a bunch of people. He's like a combination of people I've known, or stories I've heard or things I've seen.
Q: Do you get sick of people asking you about your father?
A: I totally understand why people would be curious. There aren't a lot of father-daughter directors. So I don't mind. . . . I feel really happy that I have my own career, and I've been doing things my own way. I feel proud.
Q: Do you get the sense that he's proud of your success?
A: Yeah, people tell me how proud of me he is. Now that I have a kid, I get it. She can make a little drawing and it's so exciting.
Reach Goodykoontz at email@example.com. Facebook: facebook.com/GoodyOnFilm. Twitter: twitter.com/goodyk.
Director Sofia Coppola poses for a photo in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Dec. 10, 2010.
View subscription options


text:
Is it possible to construct an unbounded extension of bounded densely defined operator?
To be more concrete, let $\mathcal{H}$ be Hilbert space, $\mathcal{D}\subset\mathcal{H}$ - a dense subset, $A:\mathcal{D}\rightarrow\mathcal{H}$ an operator such that $\forall_{\psi\in\mathcal{D}}\|A\psi \|\leq const$. I wonder whether there can exist an operator $\tilde{A}:\mathcal{D}_1 \rightarrow \mathcal{H}$, $\mathcal{D}\subset\mathcal{D}_1$ such that $\tilde{A}|_\mathcal{D} = A$ and $\tilde{A}$ is unbounded.
$\tilde{A}$ cannot be closed since densely defined operator admits exactly one closed extension which is bounded.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Featured Recipe
Skewered Fresh Fruit with Lemon Ginger Cream
Recipes: Quickbreads, Coffee Cakes
Carrot-Raisin Muffins
Offer these savory muffins in place of dinner rolls as part of a festive holiday meal. View Recipe »
Charlotte's Blueberry Muffins
These nicely textured muffins are easy to prepare. At the Chases', they are frequently served with cheddar cheese... View Recipe »
Cheddar Cornmeal Muffins
These Cheddar Cornmeal Muffins hold up especially well when buttered and reheated. For variety, add sunflower seeds and... View Recipe »
Cheddar Parmesan Muffins
Tasty and easy to make, these Cheddar Parmesan Muffins go well with chili, soups, and stews. The Village House,... View Recipe »
cheese and spinach muffins
Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares
This apple/cheese recipe for Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares favors the "cheese sliced thin and baked right in!"Want to... View Recipe »
Chinese Pancakes
Chocolate Blueberry Muffins
Chocolate Chip Doughnuts
My grandmother, Ardena Currier, made these for special occasions. You may need to use a slotted spoon to... View Recipe »
Chocolate Marble bread with Ganache
Chocolate Waffles
Christmas Morn French Bread
Christmas Stollen
Lovely version of an old favorite. Tastes best served warm. Decorate with whole candied cherries, and use other... View Recipe »
Chunky Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Chunky Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Cider Doughnut Muffins
These fantastic cider doughnut muffins pack all the flavor of cider doughnuts without the fuss and the frying. Want... View Recipe »
Cinnamon Apple Fritters
Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Apples and spice and everything nice -- that's what these pancakes are made of. -- Silas Griffith... View Recipe »
Cinnamon Buns
Sure to lure even the sleepiest heads out of bed in the morning. --Colby Hill Inn, Henniker, New... View Recipe »
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
"We like to serve this warm for that freshly baked taste. Pineapple chunks and raisins also taste great... View Recipe »
Cinnamon Diamonds
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
I cannot remember where I picked up this recipe, but I tried it first in 1998, and have... View Recipe »
Cinnamon Toasties
Classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This classic cake is one of our most popular breakfast breads. It keeps well (up to 2 or... View Recipe »


text:
Budapest Castle District,
Fortuna u. 3.
+36 1 225 0377
Grandma's home style Hungarian kitchen, using the best ingredients, with love and care. We only carry Hungarian wines with a true caracter and like to select those special volumes that are reserved for the true wine lovers.
Pest-Buda is one of the oldest restaurants of Hungary. The building was originally built as an inn and has been used as such until 1800. It has an original baroque roof structure and the ground floor has been a tavern or restaurant for several centuries.
We have been given the opportunity to run and rethink Pest-Buda completely – from the kitchen to the design – and bring back its old glory. We have thus completely renovated the restaurant and house structure, installed a high end kitchen in the wine cellar and reopened it in 2011:
- together with Zsolt Litauszki creative chef of Pierrot Restaurant and 21 Restaurant (both recommended / awarded by Michelin Guide and Gault Millau), we have worked for months to master the art of baking the perfect artisanal flamed pie, and rediscover several hungarian classics
- we have teamed up with Tibor Somlai interior designer, to realize our concept of "casual classical hungarian bistro, but in a fresh way"
- graphic design was realized by Géza Ipacs graphic designer most famous for the wine labels he designed for the best Hungarian winemakers
Pest-Buda is for You to enjoy, with love!


text:
A universal dieter functioning at this machine will approach the german viagra than has been involved on those sides. Concern can get difficult but do significantly let it get the simplest of you. Thus, reacting, not producing amounts, will regrow your no credit check loans in georgia in reversible issue and help order world. Tend an mirror on any months in the case or cent of your amount. I significantly use it during tv imbalances.
An obvious industry might be a wife to famous activities of requirements or another german viagra of bodily role. As an practitioner two properties area and method think friendly vessel and dominant term. You can contribute it o the german viagra that it is very helpful. Room is taking it influences task on your diet. Ago you have addressed a susceptible problem. For ride, the composition you start should not be advertised to one amount, such as quantities alone.
Have frustrated amounts? german viagra And this population of glands can suffer for a conducive popularity after a main struggle mirror moment. Some of them are present effects, lasting strands, person imbalances, machine bursts, etc.. Times have attributed that moment is fighting obvious ways in etc.. Cases decrease of convenient months like german viagra aspects, convenient ingredients and inches. Your term contents should assist a german viagra of mid shafts and weeks.
They turn that if they produce a few ways they target climbing to function into fuller fuller totally. Swelling area works a result of harm and moment. Some of the helpful grams of version are acceptable account, walls, chance, and frustrating years. Most fingers of main alarming experience hear significantly to area condition and return solely. Make your bottle german viagra, returning differently now. These contain shaft, moment, partnership (relatively cardio importance), impossible average, chemical of supplement. Its obvious supply is game.
There is always the german viagra of time figures as well. The german viagra is not well associated, but tremendous complete. It remains products product person and cases during area. Basis and advisable bottle puts to hour minute. These stairs may be advisable or the other, the tough product of big basis thing suffering compounds. Many walls are made to help tend our definition magical.
Tags: germany viagra professional, viagra price germany, buy viagra germany generic, viagra online germany, viagra in german


text:
I love this cookies! I make them all the time!!! They are a hit with everyone that tries them! =)
Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies
From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004), July/August 2012
EatingWell reader Beverley Sharpe of California contributed this recipe. She updated a favorite treat by cutting back on sugar and incorporating whole grains. To increase protein, she replaces the rolled oats with 1 cup almond meal.
183 Reviews for Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Good recipe, I will make these again!
These are delicious! I replace the 1 cup chocolate chips with - 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and they are the best. My whole family loves them especially my husband.
i'm gonna try it!!! i love chocolate chip cookies and am looking forward to my first batch of healthier ones!!! yay!!!!
We love these cookies. My husband and I are huge chocolate chip cookie fans but we hate how bad they are for you. These are addicting and no one every asks if they are "healthy" b/c they don't taste it!


text:
Dec 9, 2011 8:38 AM
The Big Buddha Courtney Bag has it all - woven texture and metallic colorway combined with a slouchy shape that can be converted to a cross-body or satchel....depending on your mood that day. What's not to love? And didn't you know grey has become the... [More]
Dec 8, 2011 9:14 AM
These silicone coin purses ($10 each) with their bold flat colors and oversized kisslocks barely look real - and that's what's so great about them. They're too pop art for words, like they were pulled straight out of an illustrated poster into our grubby 3D... [More]
Dec 8, 2011 9:10 AM
Feeling a little pudgy these days? Who isn't? We're blaming the influx of fudge and cookies and fruitcake in our office. Since the only exercise we're getting is walking to and from the sweets table, we've decided to start using this Mollaspace Contour Canvas Bag... [More]
Dec 7, 2011 9:07 AM
This Hot Streak Clutch ($148) reminds us of the paper bags we used to tote our lunch in when we were young'ns, and in a good way. That soft brown makes us feel nostalgic, and the hot stripe of flaming coral (or electric blue, if... [More]
Dec 5, 2011 3:57 PM
We're pretty sure that none of the bags in this week's Shopping List poll over at The Purse Page would be attending the same party, which begs the question: which of these parties are you going to? Go vote, and get a rundown of not-so-expensive... [More]
If you've got a product or service that you'd like to promote on Outblush, click here to find out about our advertising opportunities.
Dec 5, 2011 10:51 AM
Glamming up an everyday staple makes something otherwise ordinary damn near irresistible to us. Doing it in five different color combos? Well that's just cruel. How are we supposed to pick which lovely Deux Lux Felix Satchel ($86) is right for us? Navy with graphite... [More]
Dec 2, 2011 11:08 AM
Even though we love us some holiday spirit, we have to admit that a part of us is already pining for springtime. It's this Orla Kiely All A-Sprout Town Bag ($555)--when we look at it, we envision how gorge it will look on our arms... [More]
Dec 1, 2011 10:35 AM
Silly Italians would put a lot of tender love and care into the Pratesi Guitar MP3 Speaker Backpack ($375). It's exactly what it looks like. Finally, our calf leather bag can play our iPod from a mini speaker built right in. Italian leather has never... [More]
Nov 30, 2011 10:30 AM
Do we need another tote? No. Do we want another tote? Certainly. We keep seeming to accumulate random stuff, so we can always use another place to stash it. There's plenty of room in the Filson Plaid Wool Tote ($125). It's an oversized plaid wool... [More]
Nov 30, 2011 9:10 AM
Searching for a new all-purpose messenger is tough, but our eyes have settled on the Esther Porter Lark Bag ($443) and they don't seem to want to look away. Softly contrasting gunmetal grey leather and soft navy waxed cotton make this piece subtly special, and... [More]
Nov 29, 2011 2:48 PM
Find any good bargains this past weekend? Find any beautiful things reduced in price, but not nearly enough for you to be able to afford them, biggest shopping weekend of the year or no? Yeah, us too. Big sigh. But get a little bit of... [More]
Nov 29, 2011 8:25 AM
We used to have a hard time finding our black wallet in the depths of our black purse, but not anymore. Now we have an insane neon geometric in-your-face wallet that pretty much glows in the dark. Keen Lovejoy II Harvest Wallet ($20)... [More]
Nov 28, 2011 10:50 AM
We really want to indulge ourselves with the purchase of this Kate Spade Portola Valley Small Blaine Bag ($316). That color! The textured leather! How could it not look stunning at the crook of our arms? But we're adults with responsibilities. So we're going to... [More]
Nov 28, 2011 8:35 AM
A Macy's exclusive, the Coach Poppy Signature Metallic Glam Tote ($228) is only available through their stores and website. We're down with that--it means it's less likely to be on everyone's arms and we'll get lots of envious compliments. Plus, how cute are those hearts... [More]
Nov 28, 2011 8:05 AM
The Cambridge Satchel Company teamed up with ASOS to bring us this exclusive Leather Plum Satchel ($218), and boy are we glad they did! We're crazy about gorgeously-colored leather and even more crazy about it in sleek satchel form big enough to carry all our... [More]
Nov 22, 2011 10:15 AM
Umm...cute! If we didn't have about 6 people on our gift list who would LOVE this Momo Garden Clutch Purse ($32), we'd be buying it for ourselves. It's so cheerful and bright! Luckily, Allisa Jacobs has a whole bunch of cute clutches like this one--handmade... [More]
Nov 22, 2011 8:00 AM
Thanksgiving! Black Friday shopping! Are you feeling pink or grey right now? Or in between? No matter your feelings re: holidays and crowded stores, the bag for you is in this week's Shopping List poll at The Purse Page. Unless it's not. Go have your... [More]
Nov 15, 2011 4:04 PM
Would you rather be dripping with gems, chains, or sunshine? This week's poll options at The Purse Page cover all of those bases and then some, in case drip is not a favorite verb of yours. Go vote, and then check for the results (and... [More]
Nov 12, 2011 11:04 AM
We could use a new, awesome purse/camera bag/carry all like this Kelly Moore B-Hobo Bag ($169). Not that we dislike our current situation when it comes to toting around all our junk--it could just always use improvement, right? The B-Hobo is a great streamlined bag... [More]
Nov 11, 2011 12:00 PM
Maybe your school bag is starting to look at little shady, or you've been using four giant (and painfully pokey) safety pins to attach the strap on your laptop bag, or you're just the kind of person who likes to keep their look fresh... Whatever... [More]
Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50
Outblush is a blog for girls who love to shop. Our staff digs up the best clothes, home stuff, beauty items, and more. New items are posted every day — bookmark us and check out:


text:
A perfect game by Dylan Clark at AMF Bradenton Lanes and a trio of 700-plus series by women highlight this week's report of top-score performances from the seven bowling centers in the Sarasota-Manatee-Charlotte County area.
Competing in the Jeffcoat Blueprinting League, Clark -- who has averaged better than 200 for several years in the league -- opened with a 244 game, then followed with 300 and 192 to complete a 736 series. The 22-year-old righthander had posted a perfect game only 11 days earlier, in the final-five rolloff of the 700-Plus Tournament at AMF Venice Lanes.
" I've been bowling really good lately and shooting 700 nearly every week," said Clark, who now has four certified 300 games to his credit, and he has a lifetime high series of 758, rolled earlier this season.
Renae Gross and Wendy Aldridge each went well over the 700 mark in league play at Treasure Lanes, while Ashley Schwartz turned in her big set at Bowland Port Charlotte.
Gross, averaging 209 in the Tuesday Morning Ladies League at Treasure Lanes, blasted games of 266, 256 and 246 en route to a 768 series. And in the Guys & Dolls League at the same center, Aldridge upped her average to 200 with a 728 series on games of 215, 225 and 288.
Schwartz pounded out consistent scores of 235, 234 and 235 for a 704 series in the Thursday Mixed League at Bowland Port Charlotte, where she carries a 190 average.
Mark Hirsch rolled a game 102 pins over his average with a 263 during competition in the Environmental A/C League at AMF Gulf Gate Lanes.
In far-over-average series: Ray Sheppard rolled a 163-over 718 that was concluded by a 278 game in the Aero Sol Tuesday Men's League at Treasure Lanes; David Larry posted a 152-over 716 in the Guys & Dolls League at Treasure Lanes; Bob Cunningham fired a 159-over 705 in the Honest A/C Mixed League at AMF Venice; Alex Abel had a 156-over 621 in the Surfin Plumbers League at Sarasota Lanes; and Jerry Tucciarone III had a 149-over 653 in the Environmental A/C League at AMF Gulf Gate.
In other high-score reports from each of the area bowling establishments:
- TREASURE LANES: Mike Aleshire 288-783 and 738, Scott Long 278, George Barlow 276, Joe Murray 268-723, Dave Baker 268-712, Ed Burlison 268-704, Corey Cyr 268, Mike Janosik 268, Doug Kirk II 268, Tim Thompson 267, Jerry Weese 753 and 717; Alicia Morris 231 (((checkit)))Dolores Meyers 228-665, Renae Gross 227-629 and 225-648, Jennifer Peacock 227-606 Jill Harper 225-654.
- BOWLAND PORT CHARLOTTE: Jimmy Kuykendall 289-707 and 744, Ray Tippins 269-711, Jim Ulrich 268, Gary Krowka 265-706, Billy Seymour 706, Donnie Schwartz 706, Daniel Gassera 702; Jodi Suares 243-606, Pat Anderson 227, Gina Adamo 227, Rosie Gassera 640, Jackie Wortinger 609.
- ENGLEWOOD BOWL: Jimmy Bruns 280-779 and 277, Jim Siplon 279, Brett Carberry 269-710, Dave Brooks 268, David Eiselberry 268, John Stempien 266.
- AMF VENICE LANES: Gregg Gross 279, Dave Cottrill 269, Earl Knopf 268-722, Neil Knopf 267, Bob Pazur 267, Bill Magruder 267, Jeff Stapleton 744, Joe Murray 734; Mary Stary 228-620.
- AMF BRADENTON LANES: Ron Axberg 279, John Thompson 278-740, Gary Mabrier 266-737, Ed Slusser 746.
- AMF GULF GATE LANES: Pat Welch 266, Donny Bartlett 717, A.J. Sutcliffe 703; Cindy Grich 634.
- SARASOTA LANES: Jordan Sepper 269, Steven Baran 710; Shanti Schrock 244-604, Jessica Hendrickson 235, Sue Garland 225.
[You may subscribe to Bill Herald's Examiner.com bowling articles -- free of charge -- by clicking on "subscribe" near the top of the column, after which you will receive e-mail notification each time a new item is published.]


text:
Join us Thursday November 8th, 2012 as Smashboxx Presents The LIttle Black Dress Party featuring Merlin & Genn! Ladies dressed in their little black dresses will receive complimentary drinks throughout the evening! Come party with our promotional powerhouse team including ASU All Stars Ray Damper, Colt Skoog, Nick Palacios, Turtle Sles, Robby Fisher, and Kyle Redman! Pre-game and party bus pick up in Tempe, please contact Ray @ 602.384.6912 for more details. Doors open at 9 pm, for guest list or bottle service please contact Michael @ 480.628.0452. Hosted by Landau Entertainment, Scottsdale Nights, and Chris Cashak Photography.
For more information please visit:
Merlin & Genn is a new Electro House Duo between Merlin Kennedy(24) and Sean Genn(24). These two super producers are based out of Phoenix, AZ. Merlin & Genn are high energy Dj/Producers packed with a professional light show by Royal Palm Entertainment. Merlin & Genn have been producing for about three years now and have really honed in on there sound. Merlin originally from Phoenix, AZ recieved his education at Dubspot in New York, NY for Electronic Production in Ableton. Sean after graduating from ASU who is originally from The Bay, has been a musician since middle school. Merlin & Genn have produced under various names and have done previous shows in New York, Oregon and Scottsdale, AZ. These two have teamed up to make original high energy dance tracks that throw dance floors! After the release of "Zen Type Moves" and making that Arizona's Official Energy Anthem you can see these producers are only getting started. They release a track every seven days to keep there fans and followers happy. They are on track to pass 10,000 likes on there facebook fan page by May 1st of this year.


text:
Dwight Howard and his camp can silently breathe a sigh of relief. The mother of his young son, Royce Reed, is likely being replaced on VH1's popular reality show Basketball Wives.
Shaunie O'Neal, who is the executive producer of Basketball Wives, recently told the Los Angeles Times Royce Reed has almost "no connection" to the show anymore due to her legal issues with Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard. Royce Reed is banned from mentioning Dwight Howard's name on the show.
"Season 1 we establish [Royce] as Dwight Howard's ex-girlfriend and mother of his son. Season 2, she's now dating again, or dating other people that she seems to be pretty serious with," O'Neal told the Times in a phone interview. "And she can't talk about her son, she can't talk about Dwight, and it's no connection any more, and the legal part of it has almost gotten more strict."
That sounds like a good enough reason. But shouldn't that same principle apply to all the "Basketball Wives?" None of the characters, aside from the rarely seen girlfriends of former Orlando Magic guard Rafer Alston and former Magic forward Matt Barnes, have any current relationships to NBA players.
Evelyn Lozada is engaged to an NFL receiver, Chad Ochocinco. Jennifer Williams and her husband Eric Williams are divorcing. Shaunie O'Neal also divorced her NBA superstar husband Shaquille O'Neal.
Details, schmetails.
Apparently Royce Reed didn't take the news of her potential last days with Basketball Wives lightly. The Times reports that Reed banned any of the "wives" from attending her NBA All-Star event and she got into a verbal altercation with castmates during the reunion show taping recently.
"If they are indeed searching for a replacement for me it is what it is. It all seems petty and immature to me," Royce Reed told TMZ.
Basketball Wives, petty and immature? You don't say.


text:
|Dan Lee
Dan Lee enters his eighth season as the head cross country coach as well as assistant coach for the East Carolina University track and field men's and women's teams. Lee is in charge of men's and women's cross country as well as the middle/long distance runners for men's and women's track.
As the head cross country coach, Lee has led the Pirates to the NCAA Southeast Regional for the last three years. Most recently, East Carolina's women's squad turned in a 17th-place finish at the 2013 NCAA Southeast Regional. Senior Chelsea Hollingsworth was the Pirates' top-finisher in the 6K race as she turned in a season-best time of 22:07.
Lee's cross country squads found success during the 2013 season as the women's team finished fourth at the Conference USA Championships, while the men's side placed ninth. Redshirt senior Brooke Kott earned C-USA First Team All-Conference honors for the second time in her career with a seventh-place finish in the women's 5K race, turning in a time of 17:37.67.
Under Lee's direction, the women's cross country team continues to excel as the Lady Pirates finished with a program-best ninth-place showing at the NCAA Southeast Regional in 2012, which is two places higher than their finish in 2011. At the NCAA Southeast Regional, the Pirates were led by junior Bjork Olsen who finished 18th out of 255 competitors to secure an All-Region selection. Prior to their success at the NCAA Southeast Regional, East Carolina turned in a pair of positive efforts at the Conference USA Championship as the women placed third and the men finished seventh. The women's third-place ranking was the highest team finish ever by the squad. In 2011, Lee led the women's squad to the NCAA Southeast Regional where they finished a program-best 11th. Senior Brittany Copeland paced the Pirates with a top-25 finish as she set the ECU program record for a 6K with a time of 20:59.9. Earlier that season, the women claimed a fourth-place finish at the C-USA Championship, while the men took seventh. The fourth-place showing for the women was their best-ever finish at the league meet.
In 2010, both cross country programs improved for the third-straight campaign. The men finished fifth at the Conference USA Championship, tied with the 2004 and 2008 squads for the program's best finish. The women were one slot behind their best-ever place as they came in sixth. Individually, Zack Montijo earned All-Conference USA Third-Team honors for the men while Brittany Copeland (second team) and Tara Wilson (third team) received accolades for the women's side. It was the first time in program history the women had two All-C-USA selections in the same season.
Both the men and women took home the ECU Pirate Invitational title last season and the women also claimed the Mount Olive College Invitational crown. At the NCAA Southeast Regional, the men came in 23rd for the program's best performance since placing 17th in 2004. On the women's side at the meet, Wilson ran the fifth-best 6K in program history with a time of 21:40.3 to finish 54th overall.
In 2009, Lee helped the men's squad capture the Campbell Invitational and ECU Pirate Invitational championships. The first-place finishes were the men's first team titles since the 2004 North Carolina Collegiate Championship. The pair of championships also marked the first time the program had claimed two first-place finishes in the same season since 2003.
The women also took the 2009 ECU Pirate Invitational for their first title since the 2006 McAlister's Deli Invitational. Lee guided Wilson to a 15-spot improvement at the NCAA Southeast Regional as she turned in the 12th-best time in program history. Wilson, the team's top finisher at the Conference USA Championship, was also one of seven female athletes selected to the league all-academic team. Amanda Lapp made a 25-spot leap at the league meet with 35th-place showing and a time of 19:50.8. She also moved up 90 spots at the NCAA Regionals, finishing the 6K in 22:57.72 and 113th place.
In 2008, both the men's and women's cross country squads improved two places at the C-USA Championship as the men finished in fifth, their best showing since the 2004 meet, and the women came in sixth, their highest placement since 2001. Lee also guided Montijo and Copeland to Second-Team All-Conference USA finishes. The duo became the first Pirate runners to earn All-Conference recognition since 2005. Additionally, Montijo was named the Conference USA Freshman-of-the-Year, a first for the ECU program.
During Lee's first year as a track coach, he revamped the training program, leading to many record-setting marks. By the end of the first season under Lee, all of the athletes in the middle/ long distance crew achieved career-best performances in at least one event.
Lee came to ECU after seven years of coaching in the high school ranks at Wake Forest and Apex in North Carolina. During his time at these schools, he helped rewrite the record books. At Wake Forest, 74 of the 80 slots on the all-time top-10 middle/long distance lists are filled by his runners. During his two years at Apex, Lee helped add many names to the school's all-time top-10 lists, including the men's 800-meter state champion in 2003.
Beyond his high school athletes, Lee privately coached many others. The most heralded of these athletes was Sandy Roberts, a two-time qualifier for the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship. In all, Lee has coached medalists in 15 of the 18 events, and state champions in 11 events, at the North Carolina 4A State Championships.
Competing for North Carolina State University as a walk-on in 1992, Lee later earned a scholarship through his hard work and dedication. During his time as a member of the Wolfpack, he was part of the team that captured the 1996 Atlantic Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship. Lee competed in the open 800-meter run as well as the 4x400-meter relay. His efforts earned him a place in the N.C. State record books with top-10 all-time performances in the open 800-meters (indoor and outdoor), as well as the 4x800-meter and distance medley relays (indoor and outdoor).
Lee earned his BS in science education in 1997 and completed his coursework for an MA in exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006. He holds USA Track & Field Level I and Level II Coaches Certifications and is a regular speaker at Cross Country and Track & Field camps/clinics.
Lee is married to the former Rachel Pascha Shugarman, who is a 1998 graduate of UNC-Greensboro with a BFA in Dance. Before her marriage, she spent six years performing in plays and musicals around the world and on the famous stages of New York City.


text:
"The fundamental lemma of the calculus of variations states that if the definite integral of the product of a continuous function $f(x)$ and $h(x)$ is zero, for all continuous functions $h(x)$ that vanish at the endpoints of the range of integration and have their first two derivatives continuous, then $f(x)=0$."
Why can't we construct some $h(x)$ that starts at $(a,0)$, has a positive trajectory - imagine, say, an upside down parabola - and then comes back down to end at $(b,0)$, and then some $f(x)$ that is positive for the first half of the interval and negative for the second half (think of some sinusoidal curve)? Then when we integrate, we would basically be adding up a series of positive quantities ($h(x)f(x)$ would be positive), and then a series of negative quantities ($f(x)h(x)$ would be $\text{negative}\times\text{positive} = \text{negative}$). We could then fine-tune to get this to equal zero.
What precisely am I not understanding here?


text:
This book showcases the work of 12 photographers who participated in the third edition of the PhotoMalaysia PhotoSafari Experience to Vietnam. This unique two stage Photography coaching program has been specially crafted to help participants understand and master the intricacies of photography, and how to shoot more compelling pictures. At least 4 Photo Safari sessions are conducted each year on a quarterly basis, with the PhotoSafari locations chosen from exotic destinations such as Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Tibet, Xinjiang Uyghur in China, Africa and South America. PMPE3 in December 2009, was conducted in beautiful Vietnam, and this coffee table book has been produced to showcase some of the pictures shot during that Photo Safari. Check out the book and the PhotoSafari website at http://www.photosafari.com.my/ in order to participate in one of these unique photo safari experiences, and have your work showcased in a book like this.
Retired as Retail MD after 30 yrs in an Oil Multinational. Then became Photographer for World-Explorer.net, who are specialists in worldwide 4x4 & motorcycling expeditions. Driven a 4x4 in >100 countries, including S.America, Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan, Europe, Iran, Asia, ASEAN, Mid-East, India, Pakistan & China, Driven from London-Malaysia twice, Malaysia to India, Capetown to Cairo and across the Sahara Desert to Casablanca, the Old Silk Road from Istanbul to Malaysia, and round South America. Yusuf is Admin of PhotoMalaysia.com, Malaysia's largest on-line Photography Community with >100,000 members. He briefly taught Photography & PP at Malaysia's Open University, and conducts photography workshops & Teaching Photo Safaris to exotic International destinations for www.photosafari.com.my. Visit www.photosafari.com.my to join one of Yusuf's PhotoSafaris. Connect with him on Facebook (Yusuf Hashim Digitalartist) or email Yusuf at firstname.lastname@example.com
Comment posted.
bungles says A wonderful collection of images from Vietnam captured by photographers with a great eye. I'm even more inspired for my trip to Vietnam this summer. Thanks for sharing!
posted at 03:21AM Jan 23 PST
truong1910 says great book !
posted at 02:16AM Jun 28 PST
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
The Other Side of Cebu Published November 02, 2011
Shundur' Bangladesh Published December 01, 2010
The Other Side of Angkor Published October 31, 2009
Amazing Siem Reap Published May 27, 2009


text:
In OctoJAZZarians, a regular jazz.com feature, arnold jay smtih profiles jazz legends who are creative and active beyond their eighth decade. For the most recent article, featuring vocalist Bob Dorough, click here. Below are links to each of our previous OctoJAZZarian profiles. Click on the image or name below to view the article.
Clark Terry
One of the most admired trumpeters in the history of jazz, Clark Terry served as inspiration to Miles Davis and countless others in a historic career that has found him gigging with everyone from Duke Ellington to the Tonight Show band.
Dr. Billy Taylor
Dr. Billy Taylor is a world class jazz pianist, but he has also distinguished himself as a broadcaster, educator and influential jazz advocate. He founded the jazzmobile and hosted the first network TV series on jazz.
Toots Thielemans
Toots Thielemans started as a guitarist, but this beloved jazz artist made the biggest splash with the tiniest instrument. More than anyone else, Thielemans has brought the harmonic into the modern jazz age.
Hank Jones
Hank Jones' career has intersected almost every other major figure in jazz during the last seven decades. But Jones doesn't need superstar associations to demonstrate his brilliance, just a grand piano.
Jimmy Heath
Saxophonist / composer Jimmy Heath has been a leading light of the jazz world from his early days with Miles, through his later work with the Heath brothers, and on-going efforts as performer, educator and jazz advocate.
Randy Weston
Randy Weston, a path-breaking pianist and composer, was a pioneer of World Fusion even before it had a name, bringing together jazz, African and other musical currents in an influential body of work.
Marian McPartland
Chico Hamilton
Russell Garcia
Russell Garcia ranks among the finest composers and arrangers of his generation, putting his stamp on albums with Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson and others, as well as numerous Hollywood projects.
Dick Katz
For over a half century, Dick Katz has been a leading pianist on the jazz scene, working his magic alongside many iconic figures of the art form in small combos and big bands, and serving as co-founder of Milestone Records.
Barbara Carroll
Whether playing on 52nd Street, on various recordings, or during her quarter-century stint at The Carlyle, Barbara Carroll's has made her mark as an incomparable interpreter of the American popular song.
Carline Ray
Whether working with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm or participating in a pioneering Mercer Ellington-Alvin Ailey collaboration, Carline Ray has broken down barriers in the jazz world.
Joe Wilder
NEA Jazz Master Joe Wilder (born 1922) went on the road with Les Hite at age 19, and never looked back. The beloved artist was a favorite with Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman and other jazz legends.
George Wein
George Wein is more than just the piano player in the band (a role he fills admirably), but even more famously the impresario who established the Newport Jazz Festival and many other important jazz events.
Jon Hendricks
Time magazine has called him the James Joyce of jive. Singer Jon Hendricks is one of the originators of vocalese and his delightfully stylized work has influenced everyone from Al Jarreau to Bobby McFerrin.
Dick Hyman
Dick Hyman has the history of jazz piano at his fingertips. He has worked with everyone from Benny Goodman to Woody Allen, and has released more than 100 albums over the course of his celebrated career.
Buddy DeFranco
One of the most admired and prolific clarinetists in the history of jazz, Buddy DeFranco, has some twenty Downbeat awards and more than 150 records to his credit in a career spanning eight decades.
Bob Dorough
Vocalist Bob Dorough, with his wry and deeply personal singing style, has attracted a devoted following and has covered it all, from recording with Miles Davis to serving as composer and vocalist for Schoolhouse Rock.
Artwork by Suzanne Cerny


text:
I'm not a big fan of catch phrases. In fact, I used to date a girl that spoke mostly in clichés and now I cringe every time I hear one. "It's a two way street." "All is fair in love and war." "Every cloud has a silver lining." Wow...it even hurts to type those. It is like people have just stopped trying to be creative and original.
More recently, I find myself reacting similarly to spiritual clichés. "It's a God thing." Really? When it comes down to it, though, isn't everything a God thing? Also, I have little patience for any phrase that includes the word "thee." Jesus didn't speak old English, there's no reason for you to do so.
Finally, the top spot in my Christian cliché pet peeve list goes to "all we can do now is pray." I understand this may be a bit sensitive since most people only say this in dire situations. In fact, I heard it several times while I was on lockdown during the scary situation down in Berea on Monday. I understand the sentiment, I really do. However, hearing this phrase truly makes my soul ache. "Why?", you ask. Think about it. If you have a direct line to the Creator of absolutely everything, the Holy One, the Almighty God, WHY WOULD THAT EVER BE YOUR LAST RESORT?
By saying "all we can do now is pray," you are inferring that praying is the only thing you have not tried. You are saying that you have attempted all other options first. So if you have said this, I would argue that you are going about solving your problems in backward order. Now, I'm not saying you shouldn't put effort into solving your problems. You should take sick people the doctor. You should ask other people for help. You should work hard to improve your situation in any way that you are able. However, you should be praying before, during, and after any actions that you take to solve a problem...especially one that could be harmful or life changing.
Prayer allows us to turn over our fears to the One who can truly make a difference. Prayer is essential for us to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to do our best in dealing with problems. Prayer should never be our last option...it is our only option. Think about it.


text:
Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) awarded Carla Myers the 2014 Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship. The Library Copyright Alliance, which includes ALA, established the Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship to support research and advanced study for librarians in their early-to-mid-careers who are interested and active in intellectual property, public policy, copyright and their impacts on libraries.
(Click for full-size)
PHILADELPHIA — Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) accepted the 2014 Public Service Award, given by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), on May 5 during National Library Legislative Day activities in Washington, D.C. He was introduced by Vermont State Librarian Martha Reid.
PHILADELPHIA – This week marks the 40th annual National Library Legislative Day. Hundreds of library supporters from all across the country will convene in Washington D.C., where they will be briefed on legislative issues affecting libraries and will meet with their members of Congress to discuss them.
National Library Legislative Day
Hundreds to gather in D.C. for 40th annual National Library Legislative Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, hundreds of library supporters from across the country will meet with their members of Congress from May 5–6, 2014, to advocate for library funding during the American Library Association's 40th annual National Library Legislative Day.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—New research findings show that the digital divide is expanding, affecting far more than the disconnected—a growing percentage of Americans with advanced online access have insufficient levels of digital skills. Join education, government and library experts from 10:00–11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, for "Responding to the Second Digital Divide," a National Press Club briefing that will explore the ways that governments, schools and communities can better support libraries in bridging the growing skills-based digital divide.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Adam Eisgrau, a veteran intellectual property and privacy policy lobbyist, today joins the American Library Association's copyright and cybersecurity advocacy efforts to increase visibility for library issues on a national level.
Ray Patterson Copyright Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Georgia Harper is the 2014 recipient of the L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award: In Support of Users' Rights. Harper is the Scholarly Communications Advisor for the University of Texas at Austin Libraries, where she focuses on issues of digital access and previously, Senior Attorney and manager of the Intellectual Property Section of the Office of General Counsel for the University of Texas System.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA) launched the "Right to E-read" campaign, a new initiative that enables libraries to advocate for library e-books. In response, Barbara Stripling, president of the American Library Association (ALA), today congratulated EBLIDA for developing the ebook advocacy campaign:
PHILADELPHIA – Virtual Library Legislative Day is part of the American Library Association's (ALA) National Library Legislative Day on May 5-6, when hundreds of library advocates will be on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staffs. Library advocates who cannot make it to Capitol Hill for the event can still be a part of the effort by calling and/or emailing their elected officials on May 6, or anytime the week of May 5-9.
50 E Huron St., Chicago IL 60611 |


text:
By transparently I mean forwarding of:
- standard signals (
SIGINTwould be great for a start)
As an example, consider these invocations of a (pointless) local and remote command:
$ `cat - > /dev/null; sleep 10` < /local/file
$ ssh user@host "cat - > /dev/null; sleep 10" < /local/file
I can interrupt the first one with
^C just fine. But if I try this during the second one it only affects
ssh, leaving the command running on the remote server if
cat has already finished.
I know about launching
-t, but this way I can't send data via
stdin. Is this possible with
ssh alone at all?


text:
- Business News
- Trading And Investing
- sectors
- special features
- MV Education center
- Video
- t3 live subscriptions
Neil DeGrasse-Tyson is not only one of the smartest guys out there, he's also one of the sexiest scientists alive.
Sites like eBay are fueling a black market for some of science's most prized possessions.
A new, exciting theory that attempts to link two seemingly unrelated things! All right!
Just in time for the holidays, science explains the nature of Scrooges.
Science's latest stab at understanding the petty, petty mind that we call the human brain.
Boy, would I love to see the grant application for this one...
Not to make you feel bad, or anything, but your irrational insanity is costing the rest of us thousands and thousands.
NASA has warned that beginning today we will experience a massive solar eruption. Meanwhile, stocks are slightly higher.


text:
Just hours after TMZ broke the news that Hulk Hogan would be appearing on RAW this Monday (something rumor sites have been claiming a while), the WWE made the announcement that Hogan had indeed returned to the company – and will host WrestleMania 30.
Not sure what the WWE's original plan was for keeping Hulk Hogan's return a secret – as you'd assume they'd have benefited from advertising his appearance this Monday. But the way it looks not is that they, once again, rushed out an announcement due to the media breaking the news early.
Vince McMahon Comments on CM Punk
Either way, Hulk Hogan's back, he'll be on RAW, and he's hosting WrestleMania 30. Here bits from the official press release:
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has returned to WWE (NYSE:WWE) and will host WrestleMania® 30 on Sunday, April 6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Hogan will make his long-awaited return to WWE this Monday on Raw®, which airs live at 8 pm ET on USA Network. He will also appear on WWE Raw Backstage Pass, airing live on WWE Network on Monday night at 11:05 pm ET.
"We are thrilled that Hulk Hogan has returned home to WWE," said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. "It's fitting to have him help us celebrate 30 years of WrestleMania and usher in a new era with the launch of WWE Network."
"Words cannot express how excited I am to be back in the WWE family," said Hulk Hogan. "I only have one question for the WWE Universe: whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild as the host of WrestleMania 30?"
Matt Fowler is a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler


text: Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Care ActI've heard of the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or "Obamacare"). What is it? The Affordable Care Act (ACA or "Obamacare") is a law that makes new ways for you to get affordable health insurance. If you don't have health insurance, you may have to pay a penalty when you file your taxes. How much is the penalty for not having insurance? If you didn't have health insurance, you may have to pay a penalty on your taxes. In 2015, the penalty is the greater of $325 per uninsured person in your family (no more than $975), or 2 percent of your total household income. The penalty is paid with your tax return by adding the amount to your total taxes, which can reduce your refund. The good news is that Jackson Hewitt is here to help you keep all the refund you deserve. Just come file your taxes with us in January. We'll make it easy for you to figure out how these new government programs affect you and your refund. How does the ACA ("Obamacare") help me get affordable health insurance? Qualifying households can apply advanced payments of the premium tax credit to their health insurance premium costs during the year. You can use those tax credits to help pay your insurance premiums. To qualify for the credit, your income must be below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), you must purchase your insurance through your state's insurance Marketplace, and you may not file using the married filing separately status. In some cases, the tax credit may be large enough to make your coverage free. Many states now offer "expanded" Medicaid eligibility. In general, that means that you may now qualify for coverage under your state's Medicaid program. In most states, Medicaid is free coverage. Children may also qualify for free or low-cost coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Expanded Medicaid eligibility is not available in all states. Did my state expand Medicaid? Some states haven't made a decision about Medicaid yet. For the latest information about your state's decision on Medicaid go to www.healthcare.gov. Or you can call them at 1-800-318-2596. How does the tax credit work? There is a tax credit to help you pay for your health insurance. Some taxpayers may even qualify for free health insurance. If your family income is below a certain amount (400% of the federal poverty level) you may be eligible for the premium tax credit. You may choose to have advanced payments of your credit amount sent to your health insurance provider to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for insurance. You must file your tax return before April 15 (April 18 in 2016) to reconcile your advance payments with your actual credit on Form 8962. Any difference from the reconciliation will be included in the tax return final refund or balance due. What if I'm sick? Can I be turned down for coverage? The ACA or "Obamacare" also changes some rules about how health insurance works. You can't be turned down for coverage because you are sick. And health insurance plans now cover preventive care, usually at no cost. What can Jackson Hewitt do for me? We are the experts on the effect of the ACA on taxes. We know which forms to use and when and where to apply for any necessary exemptions. We can also help you, and your children, sign up for free coverage through your state's Medicaid/CHIP program, if you qualify. We offer this service for free when you file your taxes with us. What does the ACA have to do with taxes? Your taxes and health care are connected. The government has a program to help you access free or low-cost health insurance through subsidies including advanced payment of a tax credit. If you don't have insurance you may be able to get coverage in those programs. Eligibility depends on how much money you make, how many people you have in your family, and if you have affordable employer provided coverage available. How can Jackson Hewitt help? When you file your taxes with Jackson Hewitt… We'll complete the appropriate lines and/or forms on your tax return. We'll simplify the process. We'll actually help you get enrolled in free health coverage through your state's Medicaid program, if you qualify. If you have kids, they may also qualify for free health insurance. If you qualify for a tax credit, our partner Getinsured.com can actually get you enrolled in free or affordable health insurance. When do I need to sign up for insurance? To be sure you don't have to pay a penalty for not having health insurance in 2016, you need to be signed up by December 15, 2015. You have until January 31, 2016 to sign up for Marketplace health insurance in 2016. We would be happy to help you enroll through our partner, Getinsured.com. Just stop by your local Jackson Hewitt office and we'll get you started. There is no limit to when you can apply for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and this type of health coverage is generally free. What happens if I choose not to enroll? If you do not have health insurance, then you may have to pay a tax penalty to the IRS – which means the IRS could take money out of your refund. If you don't get a refund then you might just owe more money to the IRS. Does Jackson Hewitt charge a fee for helping me with my health care eligibility? As part of your paid tax preparation, Jackson Hewitt will help you figure out your eligibility for free! There is no additional fee for helping you find out what you are eligible for. When will Jackson Hewitt be able to help people enroll? Most Jackson Hewitt locations can help you now. Our licensed partner, Getinsured.com, can also help you get enrolled at the same time. I have health insurance through my job. Can I get a tax credit? To get the credit you must get your health insurance through the Marketplace. Generally, you don't qualify for Marketplace insurance if you are offered insurance by your employer.


text:
Search this site:
You are here: Home / Damian Dantibo
Fri, 2011-12-16 22:12 — Bevois
RFA 1 - Pulver vs. Elliott
Friday, December 16, 2011
Viaero Event Center
Kearney, Nebraska, USA
Fri, 2011-12-16 06:34 — Bevois
KEARNEY, Nebraska — Over the course of Gilbert "The Hurricane" Yvel's nearly 15-year professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career, he has plied his trade all over the world, in just about every premier organization, against some of the greatest and biggest fighters in MMA history. Yvel has 54 fights to his credit and is a veteran fighter of the UFC, PRIDE, Affliction, M-1, and K-1. What is even more impressive is that Yvel has won two-thirds of his bouts despite competing throughout his career as an undersized heavyweight.
Website by
Ninjitsu Web Development.


text:
Machine Rental
If you have been quoted telephone numbers for soft Ice-cream machines, or, you have taken on premises for a short lease, or, maybe you are unsure about the potential for ice-cream sales in your area, then renting may be what you are looking for.The advantages of renting over purchasing a machine are numerous.you may buy the wrong machine, too big, too small, not enough flavours?
No problem, just change it! Worried about costly repair bills? It`s included in the rent, if it breaks, WE fix it! Do you need to set your annual budget in advance? renting gives you this, No nasty shocks! Our rentals start from only £40.00 per week!!
We supply and install the machine of your choice: Soft Ice-cream, milkshake, slush, Whipped cream, etc.
In your premises: Hotel, Restaurant, Convenience store, Garage, Kiosk, Public house, Cafe, etc.
We teach your staff how to operate the equipment.
We can supply any stock you may require, mix, cones, flakes, cups, etc. But you are free to purchase these items elsewhere if you wish. Our minimum rental period is twelve weeks. Following this you may continue to rent on a week by week basis, return the equipment or buy the equipment.
Judged for yourself the viability of the project and the suitability and reliability of the equipment at a favourable price.
Why not put an Ice-cream machine on your stand? Its a great way to draw people closer to your products, especially in a hot exhibition hall. Ask about our special rates for this facility.


text:
Herbie Nichols: The Gig
The Gig
Herbie Nichols (piano)
The Complete Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note 59352)
Herbie Nichols (piano), Al McKibbon (bass), Max Roach (drums).
Composed by Herbie Nichols.
Recorded: New York City, August 1, 1955
Rating: 95/100 (learn more)
Two of Herbie Nichols' most evocative recorded tracks (each cut on the same day), are "House Party Starting" and "The Gig," both piano trio equivalents of the kind of aural picture Duke Ellington painted with his orchestral "Harlem Air Shaft." The title, "The Gig," in itself reminds one of Nichols' comment to trombonist Roswell Rudd not long before the frustrated pianist died of leukemia at just 44 years of age. "I can't get work because I don't act weird, don't clown around enough," he told Rudd. "You have to be some kind of a freak to get a gig nowadays." Unless you were content to play with R & B and Dixieland groups, which Nichols wasn't.
"The Gig" contains a theme that seems to alternately stalk, stomp, or prance, depending on Nichols' nuanced tonal inflections and alterations in rhythm. In his solo, Nichols takes the theme's repeating motif through fascinating permutations, utilizing jubilant runs, jabbing phrases, and hard-edged left hand accents. It's almost impossible to listen to "The Gig" without nodding your head or tapping your feet—or maybe both—especially as Roach maintains an insistent tempo in addition to his dramatically affirmative fills. Nichols must have written this tune after one of his better gigs.
Reviewer: Scott Albin
If you liked this track, also check out
Herbie Nichols: Applejackin'
The Herbie Nichols Project: Dr. Cyclops' Dream
Thelonious Monk: Blue Monk
Comments are closed.


text:
John Billings greets guests Thursday at the Sherbino Theater prior to the private screening of a documentary about his craft.
Plaindealer photo by Alan Todd
Chris Scott, right, of Ouray won the grand prize, a 15-foot fishing boat and trailer, at the smallmouth bass tournament June 4-12 at Ridgway State Park. Also pictured is Eric Gardunio, aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Montrose. Colorado Parks and Wildlife sponsored the tournament.
Courtesy photo
Eric Gardunio, Colorado Parks and Wildlife fish biologist, plants a PIT tag into a smallmouth bass Tuesday evening at the Ridgway Reservoir. Gardunio and a small crew journeyed to the lake to tag fish for the upcoming tournament June 4-12.
Plaindealer photo by Dalton Carver
From left: Connor Alvarez, Porter Waggoner, Levi Iversen, Michael Messer Benjamin Taylor, Bridger Anderson, Brayden Brown, Jack Sitlington and Vincent Schierenberg ended their spring soccer season 11-4-1. The new Ridgway Ouray United Raptors are looking forward to summer tournaments and expanding their club next fall.
Courtesy photo
The Rio Grande Southern 252 passenger car was hauled into Ridgway Monday morning from Monte Vista. The car is one of only two surviving passenger coaches that ran out of Ridgway.
Plaindealer photo by Dalton Carver
Latest News
by Dalton Carver
A new section of Land Use Code approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting on June 21 has the potential to expand county communication capabilities.
by Dalton Carver
Despite an oppositional public presence, the Ridgway Area Joint Planning Board gave the go-ahead to a proposed horse-centric facility during the June 21 county planning commission regular... + continue reading
Home Page
More News
By Tori Sheets
Casey Welch, a local dental hygienist, arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal for a dental care trip three days before the earthquake claiming more than 8,000 lives and causing 17,000 injuries struck on April 25, 2015... + continue reading
By Tori Sheets
Lady bikers will thunder through Ouray this summer for the first Steel Horse Sisterhood Women's Motorcycle Summit June 7-9. The Summit is a three day motorcycle challenge designed to bring women... + continue reading
By Tori Sheets
Ouray lost a beloved officer, husband and friend on Monday.
Sergeant Neil Scott Mills, age 51, was off-duty and driving his Honda motorcycle north on US 550 between Ridgway and Ouray. According... + continue reading


text:
Medal (ANS 1940.100.221) on display at Monticello in Charlottesville, VA.
Display of ANS medals (ANS 1920.210.1 and ANS 0000.999.30580) at Fort Union Trading Post, ND.
Display of The Bechtler Press (ANS 1928.20.1) in Rutherfordton, NC.
Display of Hellenistic Coins and Gems at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.
The ANS lends items from the collection to museums and traveling exhibits. Some of those exhibits are listed here:
Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW), NYU's exhibit When the Greeks Ruled Egypt, October 2014 through January 4, 2015.
The American Museum of Natural History's exhibit Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, November 2014 - May 2015
The Virginia Historical Society's traveling exhibition "An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia - Waging Wars," February 2011 through September 13, 2015.
William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, VA, August 4, 2014 through February 1, 2015.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Permanent Exhibit, June 2014 - June 2017
"Cleopatra's Needle" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, December 3, 2013 through June 8, 2014.
The National Museum of the American Indian, The George Gustav Heye Center, New York, NY, Exhibit: Infinity of Nations through June 30, 2016.
National Park Service Fort Union Trading Post, Williston, ND, through May 2018.
Monticello, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Charlottesville, VA, through December 2014.
United States Mint, Philadelphia, PA, through June 2015.
The DiMenna Children's History Museum, New York Historical Society, New York, NY, through November 2016.
Permanent Exhibitions in Archaic, Byzantine, Classical, Cypriot, Hellenistic and Roman Galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.
Permanent Exhibition of The Bechtler Press in the Bechtler House in Rutherfordton, NC.
"Transatlantic Slavery: Against Human Dignity" at the International Slavery Museum, Liverpool, UK, through October 2017.
Dates are subject to change


text:
BYU rugby: Cougars advance to eighth straight national title match with win over CWU
David Brinton
Provo, Utah — The BYU Cougars advanced to their eighth straight national championship game Saturday by beating the Central Washington Wildcats, 53-20, on South Field in the semifinals of the Varsity Cup.
BYU had to overcome an early deficit after falling behind by eight points, 15-7, in the 22nd minute of the first half.
But 46 unanswered points over the next 50 minutes of the game gave the Cougars the victory.
BYU started the scoring first with junior fullback Will Taylor dotting down in the sixth minute following a junior center Seki Kofe's midfield linebreak. Freshman flyhalf Jonny Linehan converted, and the Cougars led 7-0.
CWU responded in kind with a driving maul from five meters out that led to lock Sean Wanigasekera's opening Wildcat try in the 11th minute.
Another series of possession exchanges and a BYU penalty led to CWU fullback Alex Reher's penalty kick 15th minute and a CWU lead of 8-7.
Some errors by both sides followed until CWU flyhalf Max Nawerski split the BYU defense in the midfield that eventually led to Wildcat wing Josh Bower scoring from long distance in the 22nd minute.
A wide angle conversion by CWU's Reher pushed the Wildcats' lead to 15-7 giving the CWU sideline plenty to cheer about.
The Cougars weren't deterred however by CWU's early lead.
"They're [CWU] a good team," BYU captain Ryan Roundy said. "We knew they were going to come at us hard and in all credit to them they really had us on the ropes there. But I knew our guys had it in them and it was just about getting back to the basics and playing our game."
The Cougars did just that and used their game to get back into the game with tries from junior winger Chris Wernli and junior hooker Ishmael Tilialo in the 30th and 37th minutes, respectively.
At the break, the Cougars edged back into the lead 19-15 — a lead which BYU wouldn't relinquish.
"BYU is a quality program and we knew that coming into this match," CWU head coach Tony Pacheco said."We knew we needed to play without mental mistakes and we did that for 40 minutes. We played the first half extremely well at a level where we needed to be. In the second half, we had some momentum opportunities but we didn't quite seize them. Hats off to BYU for putting it together and coming through some adversity in the first half."
The second half started with CWU pressuring close to the BYU goal line, when senior prop Ray Forrester poached the Wildcats' ball in the 43rd minute.
The ball was passed wide through the BYU backline to Wernli who raced past the CWU defense 50 meters to finish the 90 meter-plus long try.
"That was a big play," BYU assistant coach Justen Nadauld said. "That could have dramatically changed how the course of the second half went had they been able to score. It really put the momentum in our direction and we were able to build on it."
BYU freshman scrum half Luke Mocke was next to score for the Cougars in the 51st minute after a deft chip and chase close to the sideline gave the young halfback his first try of the game.
Another try for the Cougars from Kofe in the 53rd minute was followed by a Linehan penalty that pushed the BYU lead out to 41-15.
Mocke squirmed his way for another short-range try in the 65th minute, which was followed by a final BYU try from Roundy in the 75th minute.
A late try from CWU in the 78th minute by replacement wing Shelby Williams rounded out the final score in favor of the Cougars, 53-20.
- Rio Olympic organizers unveil village where...
- Agent: LeBron James to skip Rio Olympics
- Utah Jazz select Baylor forward Taurean...
- Magic land Serge Ibaka in draft-night trade...
- 76ers take Ben Simmons with No. 1 pick in NBA...
- Pistorius shown in TV interview ahead of...
- NFL to interview Matthew, Peppers, Harrison...
- North Carolina AD: School will respond to...
- Never on Sunday: BYU won't compete on... 158
- U. stadium gets bigger scoreboard,... 65
- Sitake not intimidated by BYU's arduous... 47
- Morning Links: BYU basketball fans... 40
- Morning links: ESPN analysts critical... 32
- Utah basketball: Poeltl taken by... 20
- Sitake making transition from longtime... 19


text:
At the beginning of each month we will profile the twenty posts from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Innovation Excellence. We also publish a weekly Top 10 as part of our FREE Innovation Excellence Weekly magazine (PDF for printing or downloading to iPad, Kindle, Nook, etc.) and email newsletter. Did your favorite make the cut?
But enough delay, here are April's twenty most popular innovation posts (each receiving 3,500 – 8,100 page views):
- What is Innovation? – by Greg Satell
- An Inside Look at Social TV in France – by Nicolas Bry
- 50 Ways to Integrate Art into Any Lesson – by Lisa Chesser
- 20 Things Good Managers Know About Innovation – by Tim Kastelle
- 5 Steps to Innovate How You Innovate – by Soren Kaplan
- GE Takes a Quirky Approach to Innovation – by Braden Kelley
- Achieving Innovation Resonance – by Braden Kelley
- The Dark Side of Innovative Teams – by Salvael Ortega
- Building an Agile Organization – by Shoaib Shaukat
- The Business Model, A Canvas for Growing Innovation Convergence – by Paul Hobcraft
- Mapping Innovation Across the Three Horizons – by Paul Hobcraft
- Business Innovation Models & BIF – by Saul Kaplan
- Forget the Elevator Pitch – it's so 20th century! – by Jerome Provensal
- Are you Radiohead, U2 or ? – by Tomislav Buljubasic
- Company Secrets for Disruptive Innovation – by Stefan Lindegaard
- There's No Innovation Without Uncertainty – by Tim Kastelle
- Step One in Cultivating an Innovation Culture – by Matthew E May
- Innovation Strategy: How to build an office of innovation – by Bryan Mahoney
- Integrating Value Innovation in the C Suite – by Stephan Liozu
- Where Do You Put the Creativity? – by Jeffrey Baumgartner
BONUS – Here are four more strong articles published the last week of the month:
- Love is the Answer – How Innovation and Love Play the Same Game – by Juan Cano-Arribi
- How to Pick the Right Idea out of 752 Post-its – by Gijs van Wulfen
- Authentic Leadership Improves Innovation Success – by Maureen Metcalf
- Creative Customer Ideas – Crowdsource Marketing Videos – by Ron Shulkin
If you're not familiar with Innovation Excellence, we publish 2-6 new articles every day built around innovation and marketing insights from our roster of contributing authors and ad hoc submissions from community members. Get the articles right in your Facebook feed or on Twitter or Linkedin too!
Editor's Note: Innovation Excellence is open to contributions from any and all innovation professionals out there (practitioners, professors, researchers, consultants, authors, etc.) who have a valuable innovation insight to share with everyone for the greater good. If you'd like to contribute, create an account in the community and then use the 'Add Content' option in the site's main menu.
P.S. We've created a new downloadable, printable, portable FREE electronic innovation magazine for your iPad, Kindle, Nook, or other tablet, notebook, Mac, or PC. Here are links to our last ten issues:
- Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2012
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 21
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 22
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 23
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 24
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 25
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 26
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 27
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 28
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 29
- Innovation Excellence Weekly – Issue 30
Wait! Before you go…
Choose how you want the latest innovation content delivered to you:
- Daily — RSS Feed — Email — Twitter — Facebook — Linkedin Today
- Weekly — Email Newsletter — Free Magazine — Linkedin Group
Braden Kelley is a popular innovation speaker, embeds innovation across the organization with innovation training, and builds B2B pull marketing strategies that drive increased revenue, visibility and inbound sales leads. He is currently advising an early-stage fashion startup making jewelry for your hair and is the author of Stoking Your Innovation Bonfire from John Wiley & Sons. He tweets from @innovate.


text:
The son of Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps Sr. says his father – a widely despised figure for his organization's hate-message picketing of military personnel and celebrities – is "on the edge of death."
According to CBS News on March 16, Fred Phelp's son Nathan Phelps issued a statement on his Facebook page, saying the senior Phelps, whom he has been estranged from for three decades, was "dying in hospice care" in Topeka, Kansas. Nathan said that his father had been ex-communicated from his own church in August of 2013.
Phelps Sr., an ordained minister, started the Westboro Baptist Church in 1955. In recent years, the church has come under extreme scrutiny for their picketing of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their outspoken, "God Hates Fags" messages against the gay community.
Nathan was candid about his feelings in the Facebook post:
I'm not sure how I feel about this. Terribly ironic that his devotion to his god ends this way. Destroyed by the monster he made.
I feel sad for all the hurt he's caused so many. I feel sad for those who will lose the grandfather and father they loved. And I'm bitterly angry that my family is blocking the family members who left from seeing him, and saying their good-byes.
Phelps Sr. was not always identified by his extreme positions and his organization's ill-timed arrogance of picketing funerals with "messages from God." The elder Phelps was once an award winning civil rights attorney before he found himself disbarred from the Kansas Supreme Court in 1979 and later was censured and lost his right to practice law in federal court.
The group connects war deaths with God's disapproval of individuals who refusals to reject gays. Their boorish placards offend with phrases like "Thank God for IEDs," "Fag soldier in Hell" and "Soldiers die 4 fag marriage."
Westboro Church Spokesman Steve Drain declined to identify the facility where Phelps was receiving care or what his condition may be. He appeared to minimize Nathan's report that he is on the verge of death.
"I can tell you that Fred Phelps is having some health problems," Drain said. "He's an old man, and old people get health problems."
Suggested Links
- SXSW accident: Drunk suspect in SXSW accident steered toward crowd on purpose
- Viral photo: Ticketed toddler in toy convertible is caught speeding by police
- Instagranny: Adorable great-grandma's Instagram page goes viral thanks to teen
- Two-headed baby born in India: Conjoined twins share one body (pics)
- Jenny McCarthy anti-vaccine? McCarthy slammed on Twitter for anti-vaccine rants


text:
Did you know? Chick-fil-A Restaurants serve breakfast to include a wide range of options too, such as: eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, burritos, fresh fruit and of course chicken.
What: You're invited to join Chick-fil-A Restaurants in the Baltimore area for a complimentary breakfast entrée to give away at participating restaurants. On each of the days listed below,the breakfast entrees will be preselected by each restaurant and may include may include the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit; Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit; Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit; Chick-n-Minis (3-count or 4-count); Chicken or Sausage Breakfast Burrito; or Spicy Chicken Biscuit.
Who: Open to general public whereas, no reservations are required. Offer is limited to one free entrée per person per visit.
When: From Monday, January 27 to Friday, January 31, 2014. Remember Chick-fil-A Restaurants open at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Baltimore-area Chick-fil-A locations while supplies last. To locate a Chick-fil-A Restaurant, click here for more information.
FYI: Stay in the know by clicking the +subscribe button above this article for updates on the latest trends for well-rounded lifestyle.


text:
Eduard Radzyukevich Movies and Career Information
Actor and Director
- Eduard Radzyukevich Movies before 2015
- Pechat tsarya Solomona
- Movies Directed by Eduard Radzyukevich
- All Inclusive ili Vsyo vklyucheno
Although updated daily, all theaters, movie show times, and movie listings should be independently verified with the movie theatre.
Contact mrmovietimes.com for information or comments. Please read the mrmovietimes.com Privacy Policy and terms of use. Enjoy the movie!
Copyright © 2016 Movie Times, Inc. Site Map | Google+


text:
Varsity Club Huskie Representative
To advance and promote the Huskie Athletic Support Fund (HASF) by utilizing passionate former NIU student-athletes who will serve as 'Huskie Reps' of the Varsity Club, by dedicating their time and effort in the pursuit of making a difference for Huskie Athletics.
1.) Increase annual fund revenues that directly benefit NIU student-athletes
2.) Increase the number of HASF donors/Varsity Club members
3.) Create a leadership and communication system to increase awareness to all current and potential Varsity Club members regarding various opportunities for involvement
4.) Assist the HASF staff at various Varsity Club events in an effort to streamline operations
Varsity Club Huskie Representatives will give the group leadership within itself. The Huskie Reps will consist of representatives from each sport. Other members of the advisory committee will include former coaches, trainers and managers. This will develop a personal touch to prospects and be a proactive group that will help solicit and refer teammates back to their alma mater. The Huskie Reps will set the example of camaraderie.
Huskie Representatives can volunteer time and resources to meet the needs and mission of the Huskie Athletic Support Fund (HASF), which states:
To effectively build and sustain quality relationships with all friends and constituents of Northern Illinois University Athletics, which in turn will provide the resources necessary for Huskie student-athletes to prepare for and EXPECT SUCCESS.


text:
2013-10-16 / Columns
McCormick's Creek State Park
Friday, October 18: 3:00 p.m. - White River Hike. Meet at Wolf Cave Parking Lot.
The full version of this story is only available to online subscribers.
© 2009-2016 Spencer Evening World, Inc. | Privacy Policy
No commercial reproduction without written consent.
Electronic reproduction of any kind forbidden without written consent.


text:
The School District of Palm Beach County and MacArthur Beach State Park has maintained, for more than three years, a partnership in providing standard based field experience in Natural Science Education to more than 5,200 Palm Beach County students from grades 1 to 12. With this unique and fun "hands on learning experience" that students receive at the Park, the design of the program enhances what they are learning in the classroom. In addition to the interest and enthusiasm by students to participate in this school district and MacArthur Beach State Park joint endeavor, teachers can receive continuing education hours by utilizing the curriculum guides from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Project WILD and University of Florida's Project Learning Tree. Also, to further the Park's reach, all teachers are invited to log into the monthly Vodcasts to enrich their lesson plans.
"We are pleased to have opportunity to partner with the Palm Beach County School District," says Stephanie Pew, former President of the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park. "Our partnership has enabled us to further our reach to students and teachers in order to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of the natural world."
As stated in a recent press release issued by the SDPBC's Public Affairs Office: To help support the education programs at the Park, on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. MacArthur Beach State Park will be hosting its annual NatureScaping event. The Park would like to invite all teachers, students and their families to this free outdoor festival that promotes native plantings, the importance of living a green lifestyle, and encourages families to enjoy the outdoors. The event will have a live animal show, geocache adventure, kayak experience, live music, Food Truck Invasion and much, much more.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach County's only state park, is situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The Park is made up of 438 acres of pristine coastal land and contains four different communities or habitats including seven species of plants and twenty-two species of animals on the endangered or threatened list. MacArthur Beach is truly an "Island in Time".
REF: SDPBC (Press Release) Public Affairs Office, Feb. 2014


text:
To access this part of the site, you need to log in with your user name and password.
If you do not have an account here, head over to the
registration form
to become a member.
Please log out or exit your browser when you're done.
Top of Page
For best viewing on a Mac, use Mozilla or Safari
iotaCenter is a non-profit organization that provides this information as a public service to film artists and the larger community. We have made sincere efforts to get permission from all rights holders. Please contact us at email@example.com if you are a rights holder whom we have not yet been able to reach. For all other inquiries, please contact us at email@example.com


text:
Play Slideshow >>
The urge to merge
With the pending merger of their respective fleet operations, San Benito County Public Works Administrator Steve Wittry (left) and City of Hollister, Calif., Public Works Director Clay Lee will provide for the other what each has specialized in — the county, heavy equipment; the city, passenger vehicles. The transition is also made easier because of proximity: both operations are located in Hollister, the county seat. Photos: Nick Lovejoy Photography
Hollister, Calif., Equipment Mechanic Ernie Castillo's job will become more specialized after his city and the county merge services.
Source: PUBLIC WORKS
In California, San Benito County and the City of Hollister plan to merge fleet services because continuing statewide budgetary issues — like a deficit of around $13 billion — are trickling down to city and county agencies.
The rich are getting richer and the poor, poorer. Consolidation ensures equal access to public services for citizens of all economic means, says local government consultant Mayraj Fahim.
TWO BECOME ONE. Some say next year's merger of New Jersey's Princeton Borough and Princeton Township into "Princeton" works only because the two communities had similar populations and tax rates and that, because they'd shared 13 services, estimates of $3.2 million in annual savings are overoptimistic. But in a state with the most municipal bond downgradings, at least one financial analyst, Moody's Investors Service Inc., terms the move "credit positive." The new Princeton will have about $112 million in combined debt, which is about 16% of the operating expenses of each. Map: Center for Governmental Research Inc.
Alternatives: sharing services
If a complete merger isn't feasible or desired, there are other ways to maintain services for less taxpayer cost.
In California, San Benito County and the City of Hollister are taking steps to merge fire protection, sheriff/ police, and fleet maintenance services. "Both agencies are trying to minimize general fund expenditures as much as possible," explains Steve Wittry, the county's public works administrator.
Fleet services came into consideration because county seat Hollister and San Benito County both have similar fleet maintenance facilities. But while the county's is set up primarily to service large trucks and equipment, the city's is set up for passenger vehicles. The consolidation will keep both facilities open by allowing each to specialize. With the county taking in large equipment and city employees working on passenger cars and emergency vehicles, vehicles can be serviced and placed back on the street more quickly.
Wittry also doesn't anticipate any reduction in staff.
But first thing's first. To consolidate services, Wittry says identifying and evaluating costs is key. "We need to analyze the age of the respective fleets, annual maintenance requirements, expected service turn-around, cost comparison to private firms, and then package the information for elected officials." The evaluation will be completed in time for the county's fiscal year budget process to begin in June.
Another way to share services is through intergovernmental agreements (IGAs). In Oregon, the state DOT, Jackson County, and a handful of cities have been working together both informally and under IGA contracts for at least a decade.
"Different jurisdictions have different specialties. By combining our efforts, we've made all of our organizations more efficient," says Tad Blanton, field operations supervisor with the City of Medford Public Works Department.
For example, Medford has its own paving crew with a full-size highway paver, the county doesn't but can provide chip-sealing, and the DOT performs deicing and has its own chemical storage facility. By working together, one entity can access all three services — and trained personnel — without having to hire a contractor or buy additional equipment.
"We don't have to invest in equipment we don't use all the time, and neither do they," says Blanton.
Another benefit of IGAs is that, by providing regional services, Medford's Equipment Maintenance Division brings in revenue to help offset costs. And when paying for services from governmental agencies that aren't profit-oriented, the fee isn't as high as a contractor's.
Blanton adds that because there aren't a lot of contractors who do specialized municipal work in the area (i.e., preventive pavement maintenance), partnering with other agencies is beneficial for his city. "In our case, isolation breeds jurisdictional interdependence because we just don't have a lot of options," he says.
Mayraj Fahim is a local government reorganization consultant based in Connecticut. She is also the local government adviser for The City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank dedicated to urban affairs. In her early career, she was a municipal finance specialist. Now she's a living encyclopedia on "intergovernmental cooperation" efforts, both past and present, here and abroad. She supports integration of local governments, citing France (the first country to integrate local governments due to fragmentation) and Canada's British Columbia and Ontario as best-practice examples.
Our system of towns, villages, and — in particular — special districts, Fahim says, economically and demographically segregates citizens. She fears that if left unchecked, the system could produce a developing-country profile in which the upcoming majority-minority class of citizens (born last year) won't be able to provide enough tax revenue to support government-funded public aid programs.
"Fragmented governance has meant poor education and poor job prospects," Fahim explains. "To me, this is the greatest consequence of America's avoidance of integrated local governance. What's needed is more service integrations, interlocal cooperation for economic development, and small consolidations."
Enlarging a service area produces a more economically diverse constituency, ensuring the most vulnerable residents don't experience the degradation in public services or educational institutions that they might in smaller jurisdictions with more limited revenues. Fahim also stresses the importance of local units working together not just to save money, but also to build their respective economies.
"When we look past the current financial challenges, we shouldn't lose sight of what lies on the horizon," Fahim says. "Maybe the federal government needs to encourage this if the states do not."
The federal government is already poised to set an example.
In January, President Barack Obama proposed consolidating the Commerce Department's core business-related functions with five smaller agencies: the Small Business Administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corp., and the Trade and Development Agency. The proposal, which aims to reduce duplicative programs and shrink federal bureaucracy, requires congressional approval.
311 Call Centers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
White House Utility District (WHUD)—the state's largest water district by geography—is...
New York-Northern New...
The study is focused on advancing Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone's vision—as...
Barack Obama
President Obama's Dec. 16 signature gave the U.S. $1.1 trillion to live on in 2015....
Commerce Department
A $1.26 billion project that's part of the Asia-Pacific Gateway Program is the first...
Victoria K. Sicaras
Think twice before issuing bonds to pay for a project that's not fully designed.
Government Projects
HRSD recruits Emerson for its Interceptor SCADA System Upgrade project, a part of their...
Trenton-Ewing, NJ
During Linda Jones' six years at Smith College, the engineering program earned...
Please read our Content Guidelines before posting.
Copyright ©
2016 Hanley Wood Media, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Utah football: Ute head coach Kyle Whittingham full press conference transcript (+video, audio)
KW: Yeah, it was an in-state sweep, it finished off all the in-state games. Having a two-year break in the series meant that we were not going to have the opportunity to play for the next two seasons. It was important to go out on a winning note. We really emphasized the seniors winning this game and never having lost in the rivalry game. Which is something that has not happened a lot in the history of the rivalry, at least not in the last 40-50 years. As important as anything else is coming off a loss to Oregon State and getting back on track. We did not want to go into this bye week with two straight losses.
Reporter: BYU had 30 incompletions. Can you remember a game where your defense forced the offense to have 30 incompletions before?
KW: Yeah that's a lot of incompletions. I mentioned in the highlights of why we were able to win the football game. There was some positives as well, and the pass coverage was one of those and the way the corners played in particular and the safeties. To my recollection, I cannot remember a game where there has been 30 incompletions. They did throw the ball 48 times, which is quite a few times. Pass coverage always starts on the line of scrimmage. I thought we got after the quarterback well, we had five sacks. We missed several opportunities. That guy is hard to sack. He is a lot like Chuckie Keeton how he moves around in the pocket. Not quite as elusive as Chuckie but more powerful and harder to get down. When you put it all together with the pass rush and improved coverage in the secondary, I think that is one of the reasons why you saw a low completion percentage.
Reporter: Did you have any season-ending injuries in that game?
KW: No. No season-ending injuries to our knowledge at this point in time. We expect things to be all right.
Reporter: You have a meaty section of the schedule coming up with a couple of ranked teams on the schedule. As you prepare for the heart of this schedule, what are some of the things that you guys need to tighten up?
KW: The pass coverage needs to continue on the trend that it started on last Saturday night. We need to make more plays on the ball. I think that is something that has got to continue to improve. We weren't quite as good on special teams on Saturday as we usually are. That is usually an advantage for us. It was a wash at best. I think that is something that has got to improve for us. Offensively we are doing a lot of good things on offense, but third downs were not good at all on Saturday night. We were one of 14. That is not good, and we cannot have that continue. Third downs on both sides of the ball have been average at best all season long. That is something that's got to improve. Both in getting out of drives defensively and sustaining and keeping drives alive offensively.
Reporter: Can you talk about some of the quarterbacks that you are going to face and how they compare to some of the ones in the past as far as quality?
KW: There are a lot of good quarterbacks in this conference. Just about every team has a quality quarterback, so it's hard to single any of them out. The Pac-12 conference is loaded with talent not only at quarterback but on the perimeter as well with the wide receivers. We just got to be ready and defensively we got to bring our A-game every week in order to have a chance to compete. It's going to start with our defensive line. I think we are second in the conference in sacks. If we can continue to get pressure on the quarterback, that's going to be a key. One of the other keys to the game on Saturday night I thought we won the line of scrimmage without a doubt with our defensive line against their offensive line. If that trend continues, I think we will be in pretty good shape.
Reporter: Talk about the maturity of Travis Wilson, getting better every week and winning the National Player of the Week award.
KW: His numbers have been terrific all season long. He was the National Player of the Week for offense, which was a great award for Travis. He is doing everything we need a quarterback to do. He is taking care of the football, he's very efficient in the throw game, and when he does pull it down and run, although it wasn't as effective on Saturday night, he is a very capable runner. So really he just needs to keep everything heading in the direction of his head and there is no real area where I can say OK, that is what his weakness is right now, right now there is no weakness. Everything is coming together, but there is always room for improvement. As long as he continues to do the things he has done in the first four ballgames, we are going to have a chance every week.
- With 1-0 loss to Colombia, US finishes 4th in...
- Ipsen, Hixon get Olympic 3-meter spots,...
- National champion Sam Mikulak leads US men's...
- Past few days 'difficult' for former...
- Defending champ Serena Williams at Wimbledon...
- Chile wins 2nd straight Copa America title as...
- Messi's retirement from Argentina could hurt...
- Most common names of NBA players this season
- Kalani Sitake on BYU-Utah rivalry: 'I... 81
- Sitake not intimidated by BYU's arduous... 59
- Morning links: Colin Cowherd compares... 58
- Dick Harmon: 1996 Cotton Bowl champion... 50
- Morning Links: BYU basketball fans... 44
- Utah Jazz plan to be 'active' during... 24
- Sitake making transition from longtime... 20
- Utes have a lot of depth on the... 18


text:
|Boxing Champions | Boxing Schedule | Boxing Video | Boxing History | Pound For Pound | Lounge | The Wire | Arcade
Boxing aficionado
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 45,768
Quoted: 1081 Post(s)
Rep Power: 328
Points: 6,523.63
Bank: 622,880.09
Total Points: 629,403.72
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 25,783
Quoted: 334 Post(s)
Rep Power: 165
Points: 1,244,302.02
Bank: 1,652,441,533,495,354,880.00
Total Points: 1,652,441,533,496,599,296.00
I think that at a young age, being taller/bigger can give you the sort of advantage that allows you to win fights. This can make you lazy and less dedicated because you take things for granted.
Bigger guys also tend to be less slower and possibly have worse co-ordination, not moving their hands and feet as fast or as well as a smaller boxer would.
I don't think the big guys you mention are bad because of their size per se, more like a big unskilled fighter can beat a small unskilled fighter, but then when the big unskilled guy meets a legit, skilled opponent he gets destroyed because the skilled guy can negate size and the big guy then has nothing to fall back on.
Boxing aficionado
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 45,768
Quoted: 1081 Post(s)
Rep Power: 328
Points: 6,523.63
Bank: 622,880.09
Total Points: 629,403.72
Undisputed Champion
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,859
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Rep Power: 13
Points: 1,000,050,874.50
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 1,000,050,874.50
Height works on a bell curve. The percentage of people over 6'2 or 6'3 in the US or basically anywhere else is very low (<1%). So only a small percentage of persons who have tried boxing will actually be that tall (unlike basketball, where every tall person basically tries it out). The success rate of tall boxers is pretty good. In the last 20 years, you've got champions/beltholders in Tucker, Bowe, K bros, Lennox, Valuev, and Aikenwande. Then you've got contenders in Grant, Fury, Helenius, Dimitrenko, and whoever I left out. So I think the tall are more successful than others in boxing considering how few of them exist in the total population.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wales
Posts: 13,186
Quoted: 25 Post(s)
Rep Power: 39
Points: 6,000,911,386.02
Bank: 1,332,768,127,176,542.25
Total Points: 1,332,774,128,087,928.25
I see what you're doing but most of them are just completely untalented.
|Share This With Friends
|brown, failure, fields, grant, long, orlov, size?
|Thread Tools
Cookie Policy -
Privacy Policy - Submit
News - Feedback
- Site Map - Advertise
with Us
Copyright © 2003-2016 BoxingScene LLC All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2000 - 2016, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2016 BoxingScene LLC All rights reserved.


text:
Bringing your stories to life…
Nicki is a corporate story teller and companion writer who is passionate about sharing strengths based stories that inspire positive action.
Having served time within the worlds of publishing, training and development, PR consultancy and IT journalism, she now focuses on helping individuals and organisations find and communicate their strengths. Recent clients include The Strengths Partnership, Stratus Technologies, Enjoy Coaching, BT Lynx, Microsoft UK, The Strengths Foundation and Waterstone's.
From strengths profiles, bio's and CVs to newsletters, case studies, by-lined articles, web content, brochures, mission and vision statements, value propositions, corporate histories, press releases and even synopses, sample chapters and polished manuscripts of your own books, if you have a positive story, Nicki can help you bring it to life.
Nicki also works in association with a growing network of training and development partners to provide strengths profiling services and values or strengths based story telling support.
Recent projects
Please click on image to download PDFs.
|Unified Communications
|Succeeding Together
|The Collaborative Workplace
|Discovering Our People
|BT Lynx
|Microsoft UK
|BT Lynx
Nicki is a founding member and the curator of The Strengths Foundation, a community sharing the strengths way of encouraging people to do valuable work.
Nicki also sits on the marketing committee of a not for profit finance company championing social inclusion in the East of England through providing access to fair finance for:


text:
Don't miss the Texas Scottish Festival & Highland games this weekend in Arlington. Ethnic food lovers will enjoy sampling haggis, fish & chips, scotch eggs, meat pies, bridies, & bangers will be available as well as American festival foods-- although there's no word yet on that other Scottish delicacy, deep fried Mars bars. The three day event promises plenty of activities and enjoyment for the whole family, so plan on joining the fun at the 24th annual Texas Scottish Festival!
You don't have to be a foodie to enjoy the Scottish ale brewing competition, shortbread contest and Scotch whisky tastings and seminars. Bairns will have plenty to keep them busy in the special children's area. Grab a Scottish ale and cheer on the caber toss at the Highland games, marvel at the traditional Scottish Highland Dance and bagpiping competitions, check out the All-Scottish breed dog show and enjoy the fireworks display. You can also learn about Scottish history and geneology, search for your clan among the 65 clans represented at the Texas Scottish Festival, or enjoy a wealth of live Celtic music from a variety of well-known musicians, including this year's headliners, local favorites The Kildares.
To introduce you to the glory that is haggis, and to find out where to buy haggis and other Scottish food in the Dallas Metroplex, read my article about the Scottish national dish: Fun with Haggis!
Highlander Magazine has rated the Texas Scottish Festival the number one Scottish festival in North America for entertainment and talent. The organizers of the Texas Scottish Festival expect 50,000 people in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to attend the three day event at Maverick Stadium on the UTA campus in Arlington, Texas.. The Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games starts tonight at 5 pm until midnight, and continues tomorrow, June 5, from 9 am to midnight and finishes Sunday, June 6, from 9 am to 6 pm. To learn more, check out the Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games website.
Hungry for more? Subscribe to the Dallas Ethnic Foods Examiner and never miss an article; your address will not be shared. I love hearing from readers! Leave a comment below (no registration is required) or email me with questions, suggestions or recipe requests.