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The season opens with Swan Lake, with Svetlana Zakharova as Odette-Odile. There will be three performances of La Bayadère, with new décor by Nikolai Sharonov and costumes by Nikolai Sviridchikov.
In 2011, the Bolshoi Theatre reopened after a massive reconstruction, with a new production of The Sleeping Beauty by Yuri Grigorovich. In London, the Bolshoi will dance this production for the first time outside Russia.
UPDATE: On February 11, the Bolshoi announced that the planned mixed programme (featuring Balanchine's Diamonds, Yuri Possokhov's new staging of Prokofiev's Classical Symphony and Wayne McGregor's new The Rite of Spring) would be replaced by Balanchine's Jewels, following the postponement of McGregor's production.
The season ends with Alexei Ratmansky's production of The Flames of Paris, which draws on the 1932 ballet by Vasily Vainonen. Ratmansky chose Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev as his first cast in 2008, and they return to the Bolshoi to dance this work.
Dancers expected to appear in London include Maria Alexandrova, Maria Allash, Nina Kaptsova, Anna Nikulina, Evgenia Obraztsova, Ekaterina Shipulina, Anastasia Stashkevich, Olga Smirnova, Semyon Chudin, David Hallberg, Mikhail Lobukhin, Viacheslav Lopatin, Artem Ovcharenko, Ruslan Skvortsov and Nikolai Tsiskaridze.
The season is presented by Victor Hochhauser, and marks the 50th anniversary of the first time he presented the company in London. See www.victorhochhauser.co.uk for further details.
Picture: Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev in Don Quixote. Photograph: Frederika Davis

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Published: June 8, 2008
The cafeteria behind her already a blur, Valedictorian Samantha Russo, makes a stylish exit with her mother, Liz.
Samantha followed in her mother's footsteps. Liz Russo was Valedictorian of the Lowellville class of 1980.
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As fans mourn the failure of yet another Raiders season, general manager Reggie McKenzie can relate.
"I know the fans are not happy, I'm not happy, the coaches, I know the players are not happy," McKenzie said, via CSNBayArea.com.
"Nobody wants to be, you know, this was a terrible November. This November was just, I mean, it's a bad November. Now, you kind of knew, in September, beginning of the season, going to struggle a little bit. But the November part of the season has not been good at all. And that cannot continue to happen."
Owner Mark Davis wants progress, yet he's seen none. This looks to be the writing on the wall for head coach Dennis Allen, but McKenzie says he's ok with Allen, as you can tell from this backhanded compliment:
"I'm still pleased with Dennis," McKenzie said. "It's like, I'm a rookie in this thing, Dennis is a rookie in this thing. So I'm sure he has some rookie mistakes but overall I'm happy with Dennis."


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College Hockey:Road Warriors: Wolverines Top Wildcats In N.H.
Kaleniecki Scores Twice To Bookend Michigan Offense
MANCHESTER, N.H. — So much for the home-state advantage.
For the New Hampshire fans who traditionally throw a fish onto the ice after the first Wildcat goal of the game, this one was a real stinker, figuratively and literally. Michigan effectively shut down the Wildcat attack for 53 minutes and 46 seconds, culminating in a 4-1 victory for the Wolverines in the second game of the Northeast Regional.
The Wolverine line of Brandon Kaleniecki, Andrew Ebbett, and Milan Gajic combined for three goals and three assists, and Al Montoya made 27 saves for Michigan. In his final collegiate game, New Hampshire goalie Mike Ayers made 34 saves for the Wildcats in front of a largely-disappointed sellout crowd of 10,104 in Manchester's first-ever Regional.
"I think the first goal was important for us … obviously to maybe take away a little from the home crowd," Michigan coach Red Berenson said. "The second goal was huge, and we had some timely saves from Al Montoya.
"There's nothing like scoring goals to generate enthusiasm for one team or to discourage the other team, and we had the edge in that department tonight. The pressure's always on the home team in these events. We know what that's like, and if you don't get off to a good start, it can be tough."
Every time UNH mustered some momentum, the maize-and-blue Wolverines deflated it quickly with a goal, including a few directly after a Wildcat opportunity.
"I think our team was very focused on not letting any momentum go against us for long, particularly if we had another line up, they knew they had to go out and get things back on track," Berenson said.
"I thought Michigan played very well today," New Hampshire coach Dick Umile said. "I'm really proud of how we played in the second and third period regardless of the score. We never gave up; we lost to a good team.
"Obviously, you've got to give credit to [Michigan]. They came out and were quicker than we were, but the bottom line is that we were only down one-nothing after the first period, and there was plenty of time left in the game. So we battled in the second and third period, and maybe didn't have much puck luck in getting one past them."
With a partisan crowd in their home state, the last thing that the Wildcats wanted was an early goal to quiet their fans. However, that's exactly what happened. Just 65 seconds into the game, the Wolverines took the lead on Kaleniecki's first goal of the after Ebbett threw the puck into the zone.
"Ebbett had the puck coming through the neutral zone, kind of a two-on-two," Kaleniecki said. "He dumped it into the corner and got a pretty good bounce off the back boards. I was going to the net and had a pretty good whack at it.
"And their D — I don't know what happened, if he fell down or something — but I stopped, and the puck was just sitting there. I just tried to get it up and in. Fortunately I got it over his shoulder."
"I was a little nervous getting out; I didn't know if I was going to get to it before they did: they were flying down the ice," Ayers said. "I believe it was Tyson [Teplitsky] who was tied up with the guy. He chipped at it, and Tyson blocked it. I kind of lost it for a second, and he pulled it from behind the goal line and put it short side."
"We knew coming into this game that the UNH fans would really get behind their team if they had an opportunity," Michigan defenseman Brandon Rogers said. "I think that was a big goal for us, coming out in the first minute of the game to score a goal and quiet down the crowd. We knew that if we didn't, it could be a long night for us."
The Wolverines continued to look quicker, and more energetic than the Wildcats. On a power play at 4:15, freshman T.J. Hensick showed why he is arguably the best rookie in the nation, streaking through the UNH zone with poise and patience before finally releasing a solid shot. The Wolverines dominated territorially with the man advantage, as the top power-play unit threaded tic-tac-toe passes with ease, but with no results on the scoreboard.
With hands full containing the Michigan attack, UNH failed to get a shot on goal until 9:50. Michigan dominated play in the period, with their best subsequent chance coming at 19:40, when Dwight Helminen blew by Brian Yandle.
If the offense was lopsided, though, the teams were even in terms of physical play, with Wildcat winger Sean Collins giving the much larger Eric Nystrom difficulties. There wasn't much other good news for the 'Cats in the first period, though — except that they were only down 1-0.
The Wildcats showed signs of life in the second stanza, abetted by a four-on-three advantage in the early going. They enjoyed a solid territorial edge, but no grade 'A' scoring chances.
But after a little more Wildcat pressure at the nine-minute mark, the Wolverines counterattacked with deadly precision. The speed of Ebbett turned a two-on-two into a two-on-one, as the centerman received a pass from right winger Gajic before cutting across the crease and slipping a low backhander past Ayers to make it 2-0.
"College hockey's all about momentum: When the home team gets it, they have a huge advantage," Berenson said. "That just never happened tonight."
On a power play at 12:06, Gajic got the puck near the left-wing dot and passed across to defenseman Eric Werner at the top of the opposite faceoff circle. Werner shot, and — oddly — Ayers tried to stack his pads at the long-range shot but missed it, giving the Wolverines a decisive 3-0 lead.
Trying desperately to get his team back in the game, Steve Saviano had a pair of chances in the 14th minute, and Montoya was almost caught out of the net at 17:10, but nothing came of it.
The same pattern held in the third. A minute in, UNH had a great chance with a Preston Callander shot, followed by a Justin Aikins rebound bid. On the ensuing rush, seconds later, Kaleniecki raced in on the left wing and buried the rebound of his own shot to make it 4-0.
"They're strong on the stick; they're quick," Umile said. "That was no surprise to us. We talked about this before the game: They had an up-and-down season with 26 wins. My gosh, I'd like to have an up-and-down season with 26 wins. That's what beat us today, their speed and strength — especially with their sticks."
The UNH faithful finally got a overdue chance to unload that fish at 13:46, when Nathan Martz one-timed home a pass from behind the goal line to make it 4-1.
While UNH finishes its 2003-04 season with a 20-15-6 record, Michigan (27-13-2) looks to advance to its fourth Frozen Four in a row against Boston College in the Northeast Regional final at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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A few of Toshiba's plans for their 10 inch tablet have been leaked by some Taiwan-based makers. According to DigiTimes, Toshiba's Tegra 2 powered tablet should start hitting shelves in September or October.
Pricing information has not been yet announced, but the September/October availability does fall in line with NVIDIA's announcement that tablets with the Tegra 2 processor would start appearing within the same timeframe that Toshiba is planning on. More specs and info when they become available.


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Jul 30, 2014 10:05 AM
You've got a gorgeous summer glow, so make sure you're enhancing it as best you can. Adding a 15-minute date with Laurel's Honey Berry Enzyme Facial Mask ($44) to your weekly beauty routine will naturally buff out any dull skin cells and promote the growth of new, dewy skin. Key ingredients include strawberries and blueberries, raw honey, grapefruit oil, and royal jelly. Combined, they heal, hydrate, and brighten so you're putting your best face forward!
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Browned Butter Brownies
24 comments:
- Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany) said...
Oh yum I love brown sugar. This stack of slices looks absolutely delicious! I don't blame you for having a slice even if you were full! Too tempting
- November 28, 2011 at 1:15 AM
- Gina said...
These look too delicious for words this morning! Thanks for sharing, I will definitely try them.
- November 28, 2011 at 4:48 AM
- Sandra said...
I've never tried brown butter in a recipe and these do look dangerous. I'm sure I'd have to increase my workout time after eating these.
- November 28, 2011 at 4:53 AM
- It's me said...
That looks delicious !!!...enjoy a happy week...........♥.. ♥... ♥....
- November 28, 2011 at 5:54 AM
- renee @ Singing With Birds said...
Ooooh these look so yummy! Yike though, my scale is up 4 pounds after too much partying. I will pin them for more partying down the road!!!
- November 28, 2011 at 8:03 AM
- ~Tablescapes By Diane~ said...
Hi lovely lady.
I was looking at my sidebar and you had a post I had to come see.
This looks delicious sweet lady !!!
I hope you have a great week with your family.
XXOO Diane
- November 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM
- SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...
I also have to wait to indulge in any sweets for a while but will save this luscious and delicious-sounding recipe for later! They really do look wonderful.
- November 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM
- Trish - Sweetology101 said...
this just looks amazing...pinned for future use! thx for sharing.
- November 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM
- Castles Crowns and Cottages said...
Oh Jacqueline,
I HAVE GOT TO MAKE THESE for my poetry party on Dec. 10th.....yes, browned butter has an affect on the senses...the smell, the taste..so fabulous! AND THEY LOOK AMAZING! My guests will be addicted, for sure! AND SWEET ONE, you are ever so kind to come to visit ME....I so love my readers and friends and your visiting ME is an honor. THANK YOU and enjoy this holiday of friends and family and FUNNNNNNN and BROWNIES! Have you made mint brownies or chocolate/peanut butter ones? I bet you have, with your expertise!
ENJOY THE REST OF THE WEEK! Anita
- November 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
Oh yum..they look so tasty and chewy, Jackie! I'm dieting for my daughter's wedding that is only 6 months away so I have to be good until then. After that I'll celebrate with browned butter brownies! :)
- November 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM
- Pondside said...
Like Pat, I'm trying to be really good in anticipation of dress-shopping for our daughter's wedding in the spring...but these would be soooo tempting!
- November 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- Sweet Meanderings said...
They look so delicious! Thank you for such a wonderful blog! I've shared it with my Mom and daughters and we're all using your recipes now!
- November 29, 2011 at 4:03 AM
- Sourkraut said...
You had me at "browned butter." I think I need some help with the drooling problem you've now caused. They look divine!
- November 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM
- anniebakes said...
what an interesting idea, i'd never think to use browned butter when baking, thanks for sharing!! anne
- November 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- kitty said...
These bars look like heaven on a plate!!!
- November 29, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- Gypsy Heart said...
I'm drooling right into my keyboard! These look and sound delish...I will definitely be making them. Thanks so much for sharing!
- November 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM
- Barbara F. said...
Jac, don't know how I missed a post but saw these on Pinterest! Bless that Pinterest!! Making these for Christmas Eve, xo
- November 29, 2011 at 10:02 PM
- Beverly said...
You've won me over. I'll definitely try these.
I've been sick with a terrible cold and cough. This is the third week, and I am slowly getting better. Now my sweet husband has it.
I hope you will join us every Pink Saturday during the holidays as we celebrate together.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- Laura said...
I made these last night for my book club and they were delish. I was surprised how the brownie turned out though. It was more "spongy." Love, love, loved the icing!!
- December 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM
- Sue said...
I can see why you couldn't stop! These look amazing!
- December 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM
- Mickey said...
Those look amazing, putting them on my to do list :)
- December 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM
- ButterYum said...
Wow - I love the flavor browned butter imparts in baked goods. Great photos... very tempting!!
- December 1, 2011 at 6:29 PM
- Gray Cardigan said...
I can't wait to try these!! They look and sound amazing!!!! Thanks for posting this.
- December 4, 2011 at 4:01 AM
- The Pastry Chef said...
I made these and just posted them on my blog - they were delicious, thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
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Where is Elmbridge?
Elmbridge is a local government district and borough within Surrey, South East England. To view the simple map (on right) in larger scale click on the image to open as a PDF document.
Elmbridge Borough Council
Elmbridge Borough Council is based in Esher and the borough has one civil parish, which is Claygate.
The borough shares its boundary with:
- London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames to the north
- Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames to the east
- the Surrey boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and Guildford
- the district of Mole Valley.
Elmbridge is located almost entirely within the bounds of the M25 motorway and includes towns such as Weybridge, Cobham, Stoke D'Abernon, Oxshott, Esher, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, East and West Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton and Hinchley Wood.
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Partner Webcast: Oracle SOA Governance - 4 October 2012
By Thanos Terentes Printzios-Oracle on Sep 24, 2012
Oracle is pleased to invite you to a webcast on "Oracle SOA Governance Strategy" intended for our partners. SOA Governance is the framework that enables you to define and enforce rules for communication, collaboration, service development, management and usage across the enterprise and among the decision makers. It also allows you to define metrics to assess the quality of services and to measure their cost and benefits for your organization.
Service Oriented Architecture
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This promise can only be kept, if all the involved parties in your enterprise, across departments communicate and collaborate efficiently on establishing and maintaining and developing the service oriented assets. Such collaboration requires guidance and control.
In this webcast you will hear about the key
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LEGO Store Flatiron Introduces Birthday Party Program
Kids can now host LEGO-themed birthday parties at the LEGO Store in the Flatiron District.
Kids can now host LEGO-themed birthday parties at the LEGO Store in the Flatiron District.
Let NY Kids Club help you plan your child's next birthday party.
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BounceU, an inflatable play space with locations nationwide, recently opened a location in Nanuet. BounceU offers birthday parties, camps, and open bounce times, as well as sensory bounce time.
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BYU football: 5 questions with a Wisconsin football insider
Charlie Neibergall, AP
MADISON, Wis. — BYU travels to take on a tough and relatively unfamiliar Wisconsin team this Saturday. The teams have squared off just once through the years with BYU coming away with a 28-3 win in 1980.
Wisconsin has risen to become one of the premier programs in the Big Ten Conference and is currently ranked No. 21 nationally by AP. The Badgers present a physical type of team that should challenge the Cougars on both sides of the football.
In order to learn more about Wisconsin, we asked John Veldhuis five questions. Veldhuis writes for badgerblitz.com on the Rivals network and knows the Wisconsin football team as well as anyone.
1. How has Gary Andersen done in his first year as coach? What's the general perception regarding the job he's doing?
As far as the regular games go it's been pretty much as expected. The Badgers lost a tough conference road game to Ohio State, and while their loss to Arizona State was controversial, I don't think many people expected them to get a win there. They've handled their business in all of their other games so far, and have looked pretty good in the process. The BCS has them as the No. 24 team, but anyone who covers the Wisconsin program and some other national analysts have been arguing for them to be ranked a lot higher.
But wins and losses aren't everything. Andersen has been particularly well-received by the media and the Wisconsin fan base because of how unliked Bret Bielema was. Andersen is very straightforward with the media and has given us a lot of access that Bielema didn't, and his public persona has been well-received by the fans. Dressing up for Halloween last week is the perfect example — Andersen isn't afraid to have fun at his own expense sometimes, and I think people appreciate that about him.
2. This is a huge game for BYU, but how does Wisconsin view this unusual out-of-conference game in November? How does Wisconsin regard BYU as an opponent?
I think the Badgers understand how tough it will be to play BYU at this point in the season. The vast majority of their coaching staff has experience with BYU, and I think the coaches are going to draw on their previous games against the Cougars to show their players just what BYU is capable of. The Badgers and the coaching staff have a particular respect for Taysom Hill and Kyle Van Noy, so I think the players will be well-educated on just what Hill and Van Noy can do when they're on their game.
In particular, I think the Badgers have a good idea of what they'll be facing on offense this week. It is a little odd for the Badgers to have a non-conference opponent come in to Camp Randall so late in the season, but the players I spoke with on Monday said they think they'll be ready for something a little different after grinding through a few Big Ten games. And while some teams might not know how to play against a high-tempo offense, the Badgers remember all too well what it was like to play Oregon in the 2012 Rose Bowl. At the very least I don't think they'll be surprised with BYU's pace — the question will end up being whether they can slow it down and stop it.
3. Talk about Wisconsin on offense. What type of system does it run and who are the primary play-makers?
The Badgers are sticking with a classic pro-style offense under new offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, who you might remember coached San Diego State's offense last year in the Poinsettia Bowl. The Badgers run to set up the play-action passing game, with short quick passes mixed in to keep the defense honest.
As far as players go, running backs Melvin Gordon and James White keep the Badgers moving down the field. Gordon is the home-run hitter of the group, especially on a particular jet-sweep play that the Badgers have used so well for most of this season. White's a quick change of pace, but he doesn't quite have the burst and acceleration that Gordon does. It ends up being a pick-your-poison: teams can usually stop White or Gordon, but getting them on the field at the same time means it's hard to keep both in check at once.
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I don't care what you say, we've all done it. We have all bought a special treat (in bulk) for ourselves only to find it completely gone in a day, hours or seconds later.
One of my biggest weaknesses is cereal of all varieties. I picked up two boxes during my routine grocery shopping. A few days later (by a few, I really mean just one) both boxes were completely gone. I was embarrassed. So naturally, I just put the empty boxes back in the pantry and tried to let it go.
What happened next? Well, I'm sure my husband would love to tell you this part. But no, no, please allow me.
A day or two later, I walked into the kitchen and there he is, laughing so hard, holding his stomach with one hand and an empty box in the other. I was still embarrassed, but to his defense, it was pretty funny. We laughed together for a few minutes.
For those of you wondering, "Why would you put the empty boxes back in the pantry knowing that he would find it?" Easy. The two cereals were sugary, chocolatey and oh-so-delicious. Mr. Fitness wouldn't dare. He claims to this day that he was just "moving it to get to something else" and then he "felt how light it was." I don't know about you, but I don't analyze the weight of boxes as I casually move them to the side to reach for something healthier.
Just wait, it gets better.
A few days later, I had moved on. I bounced back and was making healthier choices. I then received a text message from Amanda. "What's this about the cereal?"
Oh, no, he didn't.
That's right. Mr. Fitness and Ms. Fitness talked at the gym. Lovely. I was furious at first, but laughed it off later that night, after I told Mr. Fitness to quit announcing the multitude of my binge to the media.
Here are my suggestions on how to not eat an entire box:
1. If you can't just have a serving one day and save the other servings for other days, just don't buy it. Put it down, and walk away. Keeping it out of your house or reach is probably in your best interest.
2. If you must buy it, try to find a small quantity. I know this isn't cost-efficient, but buying something everyday isn't either. I also keep it in an area I don't always go into, such as my baking cabinet. This way, when I am hungry and open the pantry to find I snack, I won't see it there taunting me.
3. A lot of people will suggest counting to 100 and then re-evaluating your appetite. The teeny, tiny fat person inside of me doesn't know how to count. I prefer to just call someone to distract me until the the teeny person falls into a food comatose.
4. I also have heard to distract yourself with an activity. The teeny, tiny fat person has a one-track mind. He doesn't know how to read a book or play solitaire. It can be done, try to focus. Always have a mindless, light-hearted fiction book on hand or a gossip magazine. You can also distract yourself with going for a short run. I know, I know. You probably think I would be the last person on earth the suggest this. However, if you can get yourself away from food, and go for a run, you're going to feel better. Amanda once told me that exercise temporarily shrinks your stomach. I believe this, because it can kill my immediate appetite. And if you are still truly, hungry afterwards, you will be more apt to choosing something healthier.
5. If you want to indulge, but are lacking in the self-control department, share with a friend. If I want a homemade brownie or cookies, I will bake some so I can have a serving and then give out the rest to friends.
Here's what to do if you've already eaten the box:
1. Laugh it off. Don't feel guilty. We all have weak moments. Think about ways you can prevent it in the future and plan a workout in the near future.
2. Do not turn around and eat more. The day is not done. You need to eat 3500 calories on top of the 1800-2000 calories a day to gain 1 pound. Chances are you did not eat 5500 calories in one sitting. Continuing to binge will only make you feel worse.
3. Stay off the scale for the next couple of days. Many of the treats we indulge in are higher in sodium and can make you retain pounds of water weight. Seeing that number on the scale is discouraging and will keep you off track.
We all have weak moments, so don't give up. Keep trying and always laugh at yourself!


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God is both Just and the Justifier—Romans 3:26
"...He did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus"(Romans 3:26)
This is impressive! It would be easy to glaze over this verse and not give it a second thought. However, based on the previous verses, that in God's forbearance with the sinner, he left sins committed under the Old Testament unpunished, this verse gives us insight into how and why he did this.
God, operating under His own laws, did not wipe out mankind after sin corrupted His creation to start over from scratch. It would have gone against his character, his holiness and his righteousness. Because God is holy he cannot tolerate sin. His holiness required that he judge sin. The transgression and what it caused, created a barrier between us and God. So God's justice was demonstrated in the fact that he judged sin. But His mercy was demonstrated in the fact that he justified the sinner.
I heard a preacher use this example several years ago to illustrate this point and it has resonated with me ever since. Let's say you went before a judge of this land because you were guilty of an offense. The judge would have to pass down a sentence for that offense to fulfill their obligation to the law or standard of society. Upon finding you guilty, the judge could not dismiss the charge without punishment and still be acting on behalf of the judicial system.
However, after the he pronounced judgment, if the judge was to come down off the bench and offer the payment for the offense, he would be the justifier of the offender. He would be operating in accordance with the law, because he was just in passing down the sentence. But, he would also be operating in grace by taking the punishment or making restitution for the transgression.
So the judge is both fulfilling his obligation to the law in sentencing the offender and also showing mercy to the offender in making the necessary restitution to society for him. The same is true with God. He is both just, because he did not dismiss sin, he pronounced judgment upon it. And He is the justifier because he came down from Heaven and made the necessary recompense for the sin, through the blood of Jesus shed upon the cross. So He is both just and the justifier wrapped up in one... which is extraordinary!
Today, if you have put your faith in Jesus and what he accomplished for you on the cross, you have been fully justified in accordance with God's law. We know that He is both just and the justifier and that He operates in accordance to His Law. So no matter what comes our way, we can rest assured in Him and in the operation of His word.
Previous: Romans 3:25 Next: Romans 3:27
Original article published June 24, 2009.


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White LG Optimus Black to be launched by Telus
Already available at Telus in a black version (obviously), the LG Optimus Black will be released by the Canadian carrier in white, too.
Just like the black edition, the white one comes with Skype pre-installed, allowing customers to make unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls, and will be priced similarly: from $0 (with a new 3-yr contract agreement) to $399.99 (off contract).
Other than the drastic color change, the new smartphone will not be different from the original, featuring Android 2.2 Froyo (upgradeable to Gingerbread), a 4 inch WVGA Nova display, Wi-Fi, GPS, HSDPA, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, and a 1GHz single-core processor.
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Too many times there's an assumption that when a good idea is shelved, it may never come to fruition, but for 12 days starting July 4, the community will get the chance to see a great idea that even though shelved for eight years, is about to become a reality.
The idea of adding architectural lighting to the underside of the Bridge of Lions to accent its design originated during the rehabilitation of the bridge, back in 2004, when City Commissioner Don Crichlow proposed the idea. The commission supported the idea by providing funds to have conduit incorporated into the restored bridge that would accommodate the lighting when funding could be secured.
With many other priorities for the city, especially meeting the challenges of a down turned economy, the lighting for the bridge was put on hold until nearly a year ago when Marcus Pinson, Utilities Plant Engineer, started looking at the work that had been done and initiated research to see what it would take to make the lighting a reality.
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So with a lot of dedicated work, four spans on the north side of the bridge, just west of the draw span, will be lit from July 4 through July 15 as a test of both of the lighting system and to allow the community the opportunity to see and comment on the effect. Community comments are welcome by email by clicking here.
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For the die hard Raider fans football season is back.
With the preseason about to take over relationships are definitely going to be put to the test. If you want to use this opportunity to your advantage you might want to make this an opportunity for date night.
On Friday August 8, 2014 the Oakland Raiders will play against the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota. This is going to be the game that is going to show Raider fans just what the team is working with for the upcoming 2014-2015 football season. Men are going to be on the couch or in their Man Caves (if they are lucky enough to have one) with their flat screens tuned into the game. Ladies if you are a football fan then this could be an opportunity for you to partake in the festivities and get invited into the cave. There are a few things you can do to make the first game of the season fun and memorable.
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Since the game will be televised at 5PM this may be a perfect opportunity to have dinner while you watch the game. You can not go wrong with some food favorites like chicken wings, dip and chips with carrot and celery sticks, your beverage of choice, pasta salad, potato salad, macaroni salad and add in a dessert or two to complete your meal. Depending on how the two of you feel you can extend and invite to some of your friends and family to come over and watch the game with you.
If the two of you feel like this is an evening you want to enjoy together forget the invitations and curl up on the couch and make it a night for two. This is definitely a way to make it personal. Who knows you could bypass half time and make you own version of a touchdown.
In the end watching the game together can turn out to be more than just watching the game together. This could be an opportunity for couples to spend some quality time together doing something that the both of you can truly enjoy. Just think if the Raiders win the game there could definitely be a reason the celebrate after the game is over as well.
For the ladies who have no interest in watching the game you might want to rethink your strategy because you could really be missing out on more than just a game.


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For 20 years, The International Dark-Sky Association has increased the awareness of light pollution and has sought ways to educate the populace as to its cause and remediation. Dark skies advocates writing about good lighting? How can this be? This is the commonly held misunderstanding, that those who seek dark skies view all lighting as bad. For the record, dark skies does not mean dark ground.
The IDA sees quality luminaire design and implementation as a critical part of putting a halt to, and inevitably reversing the scourge of light pollution. We often hear that designers appreciate the dark concept and want more information on how to implement these concepts into their work. Dark sky principles are quite straightforward; light when you need it, where you need it, and no more. Anything more than this is wrong for myriad reasons.
For most landscape lighting, where accent and aesthetics are the principle concerns, the operative word is subtle. Let the eye see the detail and never the source. Contrary to popular misconceptions, there is no need to eliminate lighting. Excellent landscape lighting in general tends to demonstrate the concepts that ambiance, comfort, security and safety are enhanced. Excellent lighting design is one of the great intangibles; good lighting is felt but can't be touched. You know it when you see it; you feel it when you are in it. It can also be ruined by poorly designed luminaires and poor design practices.
Lighting for dark sky principles includes control, by luminaire selection, lamp wattage, commissioning, and future inspection. That's not how we do things now, but some things need to change, and inspection and validations should be considered part of the design scheme.
One of the fundamental methods of controlling light pollution is the simple curfew. In many cases, this dark sky friendly tactic can be implemented immediately. Utilizing simple timers can also make retrofitting existing installations feasible, practical and economical. The darkened exterior of a building, form of a statue, or fronds of a palm tree aren't an issue of safety.
The goal for the landscape architect is to create ambience. If lighting is ever an afterthought, or delegated to an entity not concerned with the aforementioned ambience, disaster looms. Bright light haphazardly aimed can feel like an interrogation, or perhaps prison yard lighting.
" Excellent lighting design is one of the great intangibles; good lighting is felt but can't be touched. You know it when you see it; you feel it when you are in it."—–Peter Strasser
Be aware of luminaire height and tree growth. Well meaning environmental awareness can backfire. Planting trees to mitigate the urban heat island effect, particularly in parking lots, is a worthy and rational practice. However, conflict often arises when allotting space for said trees and the inevitable (and expected) desirable growth of the trees occurs. Will the illumination of these area lights be impacted by the growth of carbon absorbing, shadow-casting, ambience improving trees? Forethought and cooperation between governing bodies is essential for both daytime shade and nighttime visibility to coexist.
Avoid criminal friendly lighting. A jerk-kneed response to "correcting" a lighting problem is to throw more light on the subject, the more the better. This is most often seen around ATM machines, where liability is in question. The lighting selected can be situated such that the area is sufficiently lit, without harsh glare or shadows, while making the transition from the lighted space to the outer area even and not abrupt. It can be done. However, owing to the excessive lighting practices, all in the name of theoretical litigation, most patrons of ATM machines feel not only well illuminated, but exposed and vulnerable. How, and why this is considered a safe environment? The ubiquitous wall pack, with cheap initial cost and non existent glare control, remains the industry standard for most ATM lighting and area lighting in general, with their deep shadows, harsh illuminance levels, and mounting heights virtually guaranteeing discomfort and disabling glare.
Presently, the most common question posed about dark sky lighting is how to incorporate "nostalgia" luminaires into designs where the streetscape is included. These nostalgia luminaires are often referred to as "acorns" because of the resemblance the glass portion has to the seeds of some oak trees. For most dark sky advocates these acorns a truly "nuts."
Nostalgia luminaires are sought after and installed for their appearance in daytime. Contemporary lamp wattages routinely provided with them are so high that one cannot begin to contemplate the beauty of the design, let alone look anywhere near them because of the intense, uncomfortable glare they produce.
The public needs a little history lesson here. This Old World post top design had an Old World lumen output, in that they contained a flame. That is why the Victorian lexicon has the term "Lamplighter" and not "high intensity discharge lamp."
The light given off by these flame-driven luminaires was sufficient for the task at hand. In the present conformations, the pole height is similar, the optics are similar (if one allows for acrylics as well as glass), but the light source and the expected tasks are astonishingly different.
They are typically lamped with sources exceeding 10,000 lumens, at the same height as the old world, flame-containing luminaire. They are also expected to light up the roadway, public areas and the surrounding environs. When lamped with an HID source, people are exposed to harsh glare and discomfort.
An acorn luminaire should not be considered for illuminating a roadway. They are simply the wrong mounting height for illuminating a street and without being a source of disabling glare. Another flaw in the design is the lack of light control. Light is thrown in every direction.
What can be a solution to the problem is selecting the best light control design available, lamp them with lower lumen output, certainly below 1,000 lumens, and light the roadway only at conflict points/intersections with a conventional full cut off streetlight.
Regardless of the quality of the installation and a majority opinion that the lighting level is good, there will always be those who feel that an installation it is too dark or insecure. Habituation to "seeing the source" as proper and necessary for "good lighting" is commonplace.
A new concept for encouraging better lighting practices has been in place for several years, the LEED building certification program. Regrettably this program remains cursory when it comes to discouraging poor lighting design. While LEED has the Sustainable Sights Credit #8, The Light Pollution Reduction Credit, it remains an option. From the public's viewpoint, it can make a LEED certified building a laughingstock and put a black eye on the LEED certification program. A LEED certified building can have the most egregious examples of bad lighting design, wasting energy while shining any amount of light in all directions, with no thought of containment, curfew or control. Lighting systems reserved for stadium lighting could be blasted on a building and it will still achieve LEED certification. Until Credit #8 becomes a requirement, light pollution can be a problem on even the most presumably energy efficient structures.
Wasteful lighting destroys and disrupts the livability found in otherwise well designed spaces, and then extends beyond the living space to obscure the firmament, the space of the starry heavens. Why has this ever been considered an acceptable practice, let alone condoned? Waste is never good, with the single exception that its very nature will lead to its demise. As energy resources become scarcer and increasingly expensive, our society can no longer behave with the ill conceived notion of having the luxury and right to waste.
The Dark Sky cause has a powerful, professional ally in the effort to curtail and reverse light pollution. Such can be achieved with a well thought out lighting scheme, eliminating light trespass and having no contribution to light pollution. Good lighting practices will reverse the trend of over lighting, and as that happens, the beauty of the night's celestial sphere will once again be visible to everyone, everywhere.
There are scores of luminaires that have been given IDA's Fixture Seal of Approval and are certified as dark sky friendly. Don't be fooled by imitations. See their website at www.darksky.org for details about these products.
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Effective Naming Strategies for RESTful Web Services
By Lukas Stewart
One of the major shortcomings of RESTful web service design is the historic lack of any strong technology that can be used to effectively describe the service contract interface between the server and the client. RESTful APIs are flexible, sensible and provide for a great deal of loose coupling, but if an application architect is looking for an effective way to describe the RESTful API in a manner similar to the way WSDL describes traditional SOAP based web services, well the architect is sadly out of luck.
Fortunately, the description languages are catching up with the popularity of REST, and WSDL 2.0 and WADL are two technologies that are filling the RESTful need. Of course, these specifications are not perfect, as their ability to describe JSON strings and complex attributes is still lacking, but nevertheless, progress is being made.
One caveat to using these technologies, especially if software engineers are hoping to use code generators to create WADL and WSDL files is the fact that resource elements in a RESTful URL need to be separated with constants. It's actually a good idea in general, as it makes URLs more meaningful and easier to read. But new standards are making the use of interjected constants less about what's good, and more about what's required.
When you see an example, it's fairly easy to comprehend. Take a look at the following URL that might be used for a product rating service:
In this example, you can see quite clearly that a plunger is being given a five out of five product rating. But the URL is not separated with constants, which causes problems with the description languages. Fortunately, solving the problem is easy, as you can see from the following, corrected URL:
The words product and rating are constants in the URL, and assign meaning to the corresponding resource values. As you can see, it's not a big change in terms of URL design, but it is significant, as it will make your RESTful APIs more compatible with the various description languages on the market today, and in turn, clients will have fewer problems when interacting with them.
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Weeknights can be busy nights for most families. Most families do not have the time to spend a lot of time cooking dinner when they have soccer practice, piano and ballet lessons for kids on week days. Quick, one pot recipes are a great savior for such occasions. You put all you ingredients in one pot and you have dinner ready without much stress. Here is the recipe for a simple pasta dish with winter vegetables and chicken.
One pot pasta with winter vegetables
- 1 package rotini pasta
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup diced grilled chicken (frozen)
- 2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups water
Boil the water in a stock pot with 1 tsp salt. Boil the pasta in the hot water for 15 minutes till au dentate. Drain the pasta and keep it aside. Put the stock pot back on the stovetop. Add olive oil and the diced onion. Fry the onion in the oil. Add garlic and fry for 1 minute. Now add the frozen mixed vegetables and the chicken. Fry till vegetables are cooked and chicken is tender. Add pasta sauce, salt, rosemary and basil in the sauce. Add the pasta back into the pot. Add the cheddar cheese and heat till the cheese melts. Take off the stove and pour the pasta on a serving bowl. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese before serving.


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Description: Hi Bill. Today (Feb 16) during our walk at Nisqually Wetlands, south of Tacoma, WA we heard geese squawking and flying in mass, noisily and frantically. They were a half a mile away and then flew over our heads. I took a picture and I didn't see the orb until looking at the snapshot. I did want to know why they (the geese) were so upset. The orb must have been the reason. The weather was windy and the sky partly cloudy at 12 noon. The geese are also in the picture. Fort Lewis and McChord AFB are next door. It is good to communicate with you.
Note: I believe that the orb is a lens flare which is the result of the Sun reflecting off of the camera lens.


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Griya Sakti Bukit Bangli Temple is one of the dang khayangan temples (a tribute temple to ancient saint) located on Jalan Nusantara, Brahmana hamlet, Cempaga village, Bangli County. The temple perched on Bangli hilltop is estimated to have been established in the seventeenth century BC. History of this temple is inseparable from the story on the pilgrimage of Ida Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh. A high priest at Griya Bukit Bangli, Ida Pedanda Putu Oka, explained the existence of the temple venerated by approximately 300 residents of Brahmana hamlet was inseparable from the pilgrimage of Ida Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh, also known as Dang Hyang Nirartha.
It was told that Ida Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh had five children namely Ida Ler, Ida Lor, Ida Wetan, Ida Kulon and together with his eldest daughter Ida Ayu Swabhawa traveled to Bali from Java. In short, when he arrived at Pulaki, Buleleng, Ida Ayu Swabhawa was left from the entourage of his father. There, Ida Ayu Swabhawa or better known as Ida Ayu Melanting got reunion with God or moksha and she was subsequently venerated by local people by establishing a three-tiered meru shrine.
Meanwhile, it was also told about Ida Pedanda Ketut Buruan also known as Ida Pedanda Sakti Manuaba denoting the son of Ida Ler being managed to build a dam at Tegallalang, Ubud, Gianyar. It could irrigate the local farmland so as to make the Tegallalang region prosperous. His residence is now known as the Griya Sakti Manuaba Temple. Ida Pedanda Manuaba had five children. One of them was Ida Pedanda Bajangan. One day, he asked for the venue for yoga or meditation to his father. When Ida Pedanda Bajangan was tested to perform yoga by his father, his father suddenly saw flames towering up to Mount Kaloka. Since then, Ida Pedanda Bajangan was directed by his father to travel eastward to Mount Kaloka, said Ida Pedanda Putu Oka who is still active in the management of the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bangli Chapter.
His pilgrimage was not profiled, but when Ida Pedanda Bajangan arrived on Mount Kaloka, he then saw a three-tiered meru shrine in the west of the mountain. He was then convinced if it was a veneration shrine of Batara Sakti Melanting being equal to the existence of shrine in the Pulaki Temple, Buleleng. Existence of the Melanting Temple has become one of the shrines in the Griya Sakti Bukit Bangli that was originally used as representation shrine of Ida Batara Melanting by Bangli society at that time.
Furthermore, by Ida Batara Melanting, Ida Pedanda Bajangan was given a blessing and advised to occupy the temple area. Griya Sakti Manuaba was eventually destroyed by the repeated attacks of Gusti Ngurah Watu Lepang. Small children of Ida Pedanda Manuaba were then evacuated to his relative namely Ida Pedanda Bajangan at Bukit Bangli. Not long after, Ida Pedanda Manuaba died and his descendants then made a tribute shrine in the form of representation shrine. Since it is very closely related to Griya Sakti Manuaba Temple at Tegallalang in Gianyar, the temple perched on the Bangli hilltop was then named the Griya Sakti Bukit Bangli Temple. Its piodalan or temple anniversary falls on Wraspati (Thursday) Paing Kulantir. Since it is one of the dang khayangan temples, the anniversary of the temple situated in the east of road is always thronged by many pilgrimages, especially the descendants of Ida Batara Bawu Rauh from throughout Bali. (BTN/kmb)


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Republicans can regain a majority in the U.S. Senate in the 2014 general election and even Virginia Democrat Mark Warner is vulnerable, said strategist Grover Norquist in an interview at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which ended its three-day run on March 8 in suburban Washington, D.C.
Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: America's New Governing Majority, told the Charlottesville Libertarian Examiner that he was encouraged by the CPAC turnout of more than 11,000 participants, including "a majority of people under 25," which he characterized as "extremely, extremely healthy."
'Dull roar'
In contrast to past years, he said, "the whining is down to a dull roar." In terms of content – speeches and panel discussions – "we've really covered a whole host of broad center-right issues."
Overall, Norquist said, "I'm pleased, I'm happy. It's going well. People are excited. We've got all these Senate races and the candidates are being highlighted, so it's good stuff."
With regard to the prospects of the Republican Party taking control of the U.S. Senate this year, Norquist is optimistic.
Gaining a GOP majority is "more likely than not," he said.
Republicans "need to pick up six for control. There are seven that look very, very good."
The likely pick-ups are in "overwhelmingly Republican states with weak" Democrats holding those Senate seats, and there are "competent Republicans running."
Seven probable pick-ups
Norquist ticked off the names of the seven states: "Alaska, South Dakota, Montana, West Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Arkansas."
In each of those seven, he said, there is "a fine candidate who's been nominated or will be nominated" and in "each of them, the Democrat is not as strong as they might like."
All those states, he added, were won by Mitt Romney in 2012 with a margin of more than ten percent, and they have all been trending Republican "where our guys are pulling ahead."
In addition to those likely seven pickups, Norquist continued, "you have a series of states like Michigan, where all polls have the Republican candidate ahead."
He also mentioned New Hampshire, "where the Republicans have a real shot" and Iowa, "where you have to decide who the Republican [nominee] is but they all poll OK against" the Democrats' candidate.
In Iowa, he averred, "I suppose it's possible to nominate the guy who could lose" but in Colorado, "we have a weak Democrat and a [Republican] congressman who wasn't going to get in" has now entered the race, "clearing the field – so Colorado is in play with every reason to think we could win that one."
Worrisome Georgia and Kentucky
There are two Republican-held seats to worry about, however.
First is Georgia, "because if you nominate the wrong guy, you could lose that, but there's a runoff, so I don't think they will nominate the wrong guy."
The other is Kentucky, "where some people think [Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell should have passed a bunch of laws with 45 Republicans because they haven't learned to count."
Instead, "they think it's because he's a liberal that he hasn't been able to beat the guy [Majority Leader Harry Reid] with 55 votes with [McConnell's] 45 votes. There are many things, perhaps, to criticize Mitch McConnell on. Not being able to win votes in the U.S. Senate with 45 [Republicans] is not one of those things you can fairly whine about."
Still, Norquist cautioned, McConnell has "been damaged by his challenger in the primary. I'd keep an eye on that seat but I think Republicans should be able to take the Senate."
Virginia's vulnerable Warner
Even in Virginia, where popular former Governor Mark Warner is seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate this year, Norquist sees reason for Republicans to be hopeful.
Warner is vulnerable, he said, basing his assessment on having spoken with the incumbent Senator at a recent event in Washington.
"I ran into Mark Warner at a party the other day and, he said, [he] wasn't in Davos" for the annual global economics conference because Republican challenger Ed Gillespie is running for office.
"'So I'm here,'" Norquist quoted Senator Warner.
Gillespie, who has three rivals for the GOP nomination (Tony DeTora, Shak Hill, and Chuck Moss) "is a competent candidate," he explained. "He can raise money. He's uniting the party."
Norquist concluded that, "with any sort of a good Republican year," Virginia has "a Senate seat that Gillespie could win and Mark Warner could lose."
Warner will face Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis in the November election, as well as the eventual Republican nominee, who will be chosen at a convention in Roanoke on June 7.
The full audio interview with Grover Norquist will be available soon on Bearing Drift radio, The Score.
Suggested Links
- Grover Norquist surveys the 2012 political and legislative landscape
- Grover Norquist discusses congressional government and GOP candidates
- LNC executive director Wes Benedict takes Libertarian message to CPAC
- GOProud's Jimmy LaSalvia talks about CPAC and gay conservatives
- 'Proselytizing for freedom,' Robert Sarvis bids for U.S. Senate in Virginia


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We have written in the past about vertical spreads being the building blocks for more complex option strategies. In this article we will discuss the Iron Condor, which is comprised of two credit spreads: the Put credit spread (or Bull Put spread); and the Call credit spread (or Bear Call spread).
The Iron Condor is a defined risk non-directional strategy that is often employed for underlyings that have high IV (implied volatility) or high IV rank (greater than 50%). This typically occurs just before an earnings announcement in which a large move is possible, but the direction is unknown.
As a review, a credit spread is a vertical spread in which two options for the same underlying asset (stock, index, future, etc.) and same option chain (Weekly or Monthly), are bought and sold concurrently. To form a credit spread (which brings premium into your account), you sell one option with a strike that is closer to ATM (at the money), or closer the current price of the underlying, while buying an option with a strike that is further OTM (out of the money), or further away from the underlying's current price.
For example (see charts), looking at the SPXPM (S&P500 index options) monthly FEB 14 option chain with 48 DTE (days to expiration) we have the following setup:
Sell 1 FEB 14 Call 1925, Buy 1 FEB 14 Call 1930 for a $0.30 premium
Sell 1 FEB 14 Put 1735, Buy 1 FEB 14 Put 1730 for a $0.60 premium
The total premium is $90 (100 x ($0.30 + $0.60)) which is the maximum profit that can be made; and the maximum loss (or Risk Capital) is $410 (100 x (1735-1730) + $90) which is also the Buying Power Reduction (or margin). The ROC (return on capital) is: 21.95% ($90 / $410).
The advantage of the Iron Condor is that the max loss actually drops (return on capital improves) compared to either credit spread, due to increased premium. Remember, the calculation for the max loss is:
max loss = strike price of Short Put - strike price of Long Put - total premium received
max loss = strike price of Long Call - strike price of Short Call - total premium received
Since you can only have a loss on either side of the Iron Condor at expiration (not both), the calculation of Risk Capital is based on the width of the spread less premium received (plus commissions).
There is a tradeoff for the additional premium received by the Iron Condor (vs. a single credit spread), and that is the reduction in POP (probability of profit). Theoretically at 1 SD (standard deviation), the POP of either credit spread is approximately 84%; for the Iron Condor the POP drops to approximately 68%. We can see from the Charts that the POP for each credit spread is: Bull Put = 85.89%; Bear Call = 85.08%. For the Iron Condor, the POP is 71.86% (see Probability Analysis chart).
Could we have done better on this trade? Yes; as IV and IV Rank increase, the strikes will move further OTM and the premium will increase. With the SPXPM example (see Options Statistics chart), the IV was 13.33% and the IV Rank was 44%.
In conclusion, if you have no directional opinion of the underlying and IV Rank is high, an Iron Condor is a viable strategy that brings in more premium with no additional Risk Capital or margin; the tradeoff is POP, which is lowered.
If you would like to learn more about options, and how to generate consistent weekly income trading options, go to Options Annex.


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Our confidential study skills support offers you individual discussions with a consultant who will help you improve your academic performance and efficiency. Your consultant will meet with you, discuss your concerns, and help you discover learning techniques that will enable you to enhance your overall academic performance. All appointments with study skills consultants are free, and you may meet with them for a one-time troubleshooting session or on a regular basis.
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I have an Ubuntu Server virtual machine running apache installed on Fedora. How can I forward external web requests to my virtual server?
So I have my host (fedora) running on 184.108.40.206 I have my virtual machine (ubuntu) running on 192.168.100.136
How can i make it so when someone requests 220.127.116.11 on a separate computer (from their web browser), my host forwards the request to the virtual machine and therefore pages are served from the VM.


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About the National System of Marine Protected Areas
The United States has developed a national system of marine protected areas (MPAs) to advance the conservation and sustainable use of the nation's vital natural and cultural marine resources. The national system is described in detail in the Framework for a National System of Marine Protected Areas for the United States, now being updated.
The purpose of the National System is to build management capacity among MPA programs, coordinate collaborative efforts to address common management issues and identify ecosystem-based gaps in the protection of significant natural and cultural resources for possible future action by the nation's MPA authorities.
The goals of the national system are to conserve and manage:
Frequently Asked Questions about the National System of MPAs
Benefits of a National System of MPAs
Eligible MPA Programs are invited to nominate their sites to be part of the national system of MPAs. The nomination process is transparent, science-based, and provides an opportunity for public comment.
The list of National System MPAs is the official inventory of all MPAs that have been formally included in and recognized as part of the National System of MPAs. This list is a subset of all of the MPAs in U.S. waters, which are summarized in the MPA Inventory.
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Allan Holdsworth: Wish
Allan Holdsworth (guitar)
Velvet Darkness (CBS Records ZK 45482)
Allan Holdsworth (guitar),
Alan Pasqua (piano), Alphonso Johnson (bass), Narada Michael Walden (drums).
Composed by Allan Holdsworth.
Recorded: Englewood, NJ, May-June 1976
Rating: 91/100 (learn more)
Allan Holdsworth thinks much of the music he has released over the years is pure shit. He is not quiet about this. If you were a fan and would bring an album, say Velvet Darkness, for him to sign after a concert, he would tell you to your face that it was a piece of garbage. His standards are so high that he cannot please himself. He is not the only artist who suffers from this malady. But he is certainly one of the most open about it. Living your life blessed with a great talent and not being able to appreciate it must be awful. Though his view about his early career has not softened, he is apparently a little easier on himself these days. But he is still known to blow off commitments here and there for unknown reasons. It is a shame.
Holdsworth hates Velvet Darkness above all else. He claims it was never finished and was released without his permission. He says he thought he was just rehearsing.
The apparent betrayal of Holdsworth aside, it is hard for those of us outside his head to believe he isn't happy with his performance on "Wish." It is a deep, dank, dark and nasty fusion anthem interrupted by some fine jazz piano playing from former Lifetime bandmate Alan Pasqua. Holdsworth's guitar playing is a revelation even after all these years. There is a surprise tone or intricate lick around every corner. And how can you go wrong with Pasqua, drummer Walden and bassist Johnson? This is compelling jazz-rock performed by some of the genre's greatest practitioners. For rehearsal music, it is damn good.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 1970s jazz · fusion · guitar
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Welcome to Zorba's Restaurant!
In the more than 27 years that we have been in the restaurant business in Cedartown, we have discovered that Greek hospitality is not far removed from the southern variety. So we would like to welcome you to Zorba's Restaurant in Cedartown, Georgia.
Our restaurant offers you a variety of foods with many choices. We offer our own quality, homemade dressings made with imported Greek herbs, spices, and olive oil, homemade sauces, and much more in culinary delights. Come in to carry out your food, gather the ingredients that make a tasty meal and you are good to go. It is as simple as that. We go to great lengths to bring you a variety of seafood from our own Gulf Coast and around the world. Fresh shrimp, tilapia, flounder, grouper, scallops, oysters, and farm-raised catfish are a few of the items raised here in the USA.
We offer all the fresh fish with the genuine knowledge and expertise that you have come to rely upon and we don't stop there. Our Italian dishes are the best outside of Italy. Try our homemade lasagna, spaghetti dishes, Alfredo, chicken coronet, parmigiana and other delicious Italian dishes which are the best in the state of Georgia. We continue by telling you about our tender, juicy steaks. Our steaks are fresh, top USDA choice and scrumptious. Our promise to you is to continue buying the best quality of food possible for our customers. In fact, you will notice that our prices are very reasonable despite constant rising food costs.
The faces here are familiar, too. Some of the folks you see behind the counter and in the dining rooms have been with us since we first opened the business. Another thing that remains constant is our customers. We have been in the restaurant business since we came from Greece in 1970. We have watched our customers' children grow up and become customers themselves.
All of you have helped to make Zorba's Retaurant what it is today. We will continue to provide you with the best food and service in Georgia. Contact us today for more information.


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What Type Of Medicine Does An Endocrinologist Provide?
|endocrinologist and type of medicine
An endocrinologist is part of sub-specialty of medicine, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to our hormones. The field of endocrinology covers various human functions including the coordination of respiration, metabolism, sensory perception, movement, and reproduction. Endocrinology also focuses on the endocrine glands and the tissues that secrete hormones. Your general physician will refer you to this specialist when he finds problems related to your endocrine system.
What is the Endocrine System?
It is an extremely complex group of glands (organs that create hormones). Hormones control activities in your body, including reproduction, growth & development, and metabolism. Hormones are also responsible for controlling the way we respond to our surroundings and aid the body when it comes to providing the energy it needs to function correctly. The endocrine system is made up of various glands, including the thyroid, ovaries, pancreas, hypothalamus, and parathyroid.
Tests Performed & Drugs Provided by Endocrinologists
An endocrinologist will order tests designed to uncover evidence of any one of a number of diseases in the endocrine system and will prescribe certain medication once a problem has been discovered. Below, we look at the range of tests carried out and the medication that is prescribed:
- Diabetes: Those suffering with this condition will have extremely high blood sugar levels and will find converting food to energy very difficult. The tests carried out on diabetic patients include a random plasma glucose test, fasting plasma glucose test, and oral glucose tolerance test. ACTOS is a commonly prescribed drug for those with Type 2 diabetes.
- Thyroid: The thyroid gland is located below the voice box at the front of the neck. It releases hormones that affect muscle strength, brain development, and cholesterol levels among other important bodily functions. T4 and T3 tests are carried out with the goal of measuring the amount of active thyroid hormone that is available to body tissues. Such testing can also be used to discover if a patient has Graves' disease or a similar disorder. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include radioactive iodide treatment and anti-thyroid pills.
- Reproduction: Tests will be prescribed to check the level of hormones released from sex organs. The level of progesterone produced can be discovered via a serum progesterone test analysis and this indicates whether or not ovulation has occurred. A follicle-stimulating hormone blood test checks to see if a woman possesses enough healthy eggs for fertility. Progesterone gel such as Crinone 8% may be prescribed for infertile women with progesterone deficiency.
- Bone: If your body doesn't release enough calcium into the blood or conversely releases too much, there will be symptoms such as bone loss and unusual levels of Vitamin D in the blood. An endocrinologist will check to see the level of calcium in the blood and also ask for a 24-hour urine test. Bisphosphonates is a relatively new form of medication designed to build stronger bones and this may be recommended.
An endocrinologist is a specialist doctor and can help you overcome hormonal problems and successfully combat issues, such as low bone density and reproduction failure through expert care and the responsible prescribing of suitable medication.
My name is Martha and I enjoy writing about issues relating to health and wellness, such as how to find a naturopathic doctor, the best ways to treat thyroid issues and where to find an endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona.
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FTC hosts Twitter chat to answer consumer questions
To highlight National Consumer Protection Week, the FTC will host a Twitter chat to answer consumers' questions about common scams on Tuesday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
The chat will cover scams involving government imposters, text and email, identity theft, working at home, timeshares and fake debt collectors.
Follow @FTC, and use the hashtag: #NCPW2014. See FTC Twitter chats to learn more.
The NCPW website has more information for consumers including how to subscribe to updates and the blog, and order free resources.
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Received yet another call this morning from Credit Card Services. When I tried to inform her that I was on the Do Not Call List and that there was an $11,000 fine for every call she made to me, her response was, "Don't worry, you can't trace ya dumb f#ck." These people need to go to prison. They have been calling me for over 15 years.
I have a twitter and i think that this shouldn't be happening because people are being effected that aren't evolved.
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Although I have securities at home, my child can use open public wifi hotspots to access explicit adult content. Is there a way to prevent him from using these open public guest places?
If you are concerned about what your children may see when they surf the Internet, you can check out FTC's information on how to Protect Kids Online and Parental Controls to help you.
many advertisement coming,other very abuse mails coming from different mails... pleas stop that mails... i am very disturbing from that...
I searched one of the bid sites months ago and recently had a charge on my credit card. I did not purchase any bids nor did I give credit card information.....how does this happen?
This article has information on what to do if you want to dispute a credit card charge that wasn't authorized.
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According to the results of three-month research conducted by internet consulting firm DeepField Networks, the recent takedown of Megaupload had almost no effect in web traffic related to file-sharing. As it turns out, Megaupload was responsible for roughly 30-40% of all file-sharing downloads.
The site handled such an immense amount of data that the world's internet traffic decreased between 2% and 3% when it was taken down last month. However, users quickly turned to other file-sharing alternatives such as Rapidshare and Mediafire in lieu of Megaupload.
American ISPs will be taking most of the damage from the recent takedown. "Instead of terabytes of North America Megaupload traffic going to U.S. servers, most file sharing traffic now comes from Europe over far more expensive transatlantic links," DeepField shared.