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Sufjan Stevens
"I think you should be suspicious when there's a lot of interest in what you're doing."
- Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens might just be one of the world's most ambitious songwriters. As the creative genius behind the albums Michigan and Illinois, Stevens recently announced his intention to make an album for each of the 50 states.
Stevens has also been featured on a number of compilations, such as Dream Brother: Tribute to Tim and Jeff Buckley (2005), This Bird Has Flown -- A 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles' Rubber Soul (2005), The Sound the Hare Heard (2006), See You On The Moon!: Songs For Kids Of All Ages (2006), and I Am The Resurrection: A Tribute To John Fahey (2006).
Sufjan Stevens BiographySufjan Stevens was born July 1, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. A naturally talented musician, Stevens spent much of his youth composing intricate scores on his Casio keyboard before teaching himself several other instruments. While the sounds of Motown may have been all around him, he charted his own course by experimenting with decidedly un-rock 'n' roll instruments like the banjo and the oboe. He also discovered the value of storytelling. "When we were kids that was how we interacted, by telling stories and creating anecdotes," he recalls. "We were all vying for attention, from each other and from our parents, and whoever could perform best would get the most attention."
sufjan stevens releases a sun cameFollowing high school, Stevens attended Hope College, a liberal arts school located in Holland, Michigan. It was there, during his final semester in 2000 that Stevens recorded his debut album, A Sun Came, which he released on his label, Asthmatic Kitty Records. Although the songs clearly showed promise they ultimately failed to attract a mass audience. Stevens recalls, "A thousand copies were manufactured and shipped to a dark, dank closet somewhere in the vacuous black hole of the universe, where they shifted and snored in their sleep for several years to come."
sufjan stevens releases enjoy your rabbitUndaunted, Stevens decided to kick start his career by relocating to New York City and he enrolled in a masters writing program at the New School for Social Research. When not pounding out Midwest adventure stories, Stevens kept himself busy by composing and recording the music for his sophomore album, Enjoy Your Rabbit. Released in September 2001, the album was a collection of symphonic songs for the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Despite his writing background, the album was purely instrumental, which prompted one reviewer to label it, "A hyper-modified Atari battling a souped-up ColecoVision in a chess match/battle royal." In other words, it was hardly a commercial success.
sufjan stevens' michiganWhile others may have chosen to pack it in, Stevens merely went back to the drawing board -- and his 8-track. The result was 2003's highly acclaimed album Michigan, a catchy collection of folk-rock songs about his home state. Not only did the record inspire audiences, it also inspired Stevens to commit himself to recording a separate album for all 50 states.
sufjan stevens' seven swansBefore he would embark on the ambitious state-by-state venture, he recorded his fourth album, Seven Swans. Released in 2004, the religious-themed album was applauded by the critics, one of whom admirably noted it sounded "like Elliott Smith after 10 years of Sunday school."
sufjan stevens' illinois2005 saw a return to the "50 States Project" as Stevens released Illinois. Easily his most popular release to date, the upbeat album was named "Album of the Year" by Metacritic, Pitchfork Media and the PLUG Independent Music Awards. Illinois was a natural pick for his second "State" album; "[It] had a lot to do with my perception of Illinois generally as being robust and vigorous, and a great historical summary of American capitalism in some ways."
In 2006, Stevens released The Avalanche, a compilation of extras and outtakes from Illinois.
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Amsterdam Tourist Ferry to Fortress Island Pampus
Visit the island, the Fortress and the Defence Line exposition!
Pampus is part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a system of defense works constructed between 1880 and 1920. It consists of a ring of forts, dams, locks, dykes and ramparts around Amsterdam. By flooding the surrounding area, Amsterdam could be secured against invasion within 48 hours. The system of 46 island forts presented a formidable obstacle to any enemy trying to capture the city. The Defence Line of Amsterdam was placed on the World Heritage List in 1996.
Pampus is situated in the former inland sea the Zuiderzee at a stone's throw away from Amsterdam. At low tide it used to block the access of seagoing ships to the Amsterdam port. It was quite a handicap for the VOC, the Dutch East Indian Trading Company. Late in the 19th century an island fort was built at the site as one of a ring of 42 fortifications surrounding Amsterdam. The fort was abandoned in 1933 when the Zuiderzee was closed off from the North Sea by a dam and became the lake IJsselmeer.
The boat excursion including a visit to the fortress island (2,5 hours) takes about 4 hours.
Things to do at Pampus
- Discover the Defence Line of Amsterdam: the national Defence Line exposition is located at the island. During your visit you can learn everything about this ingenious defense plan.
- Guided tours are offered for free.
- Do you want to discover the fortress and the island yourself? Wander through the mysterious corridors and rooms with the pampus roadmap.
- Have something to drink or eat at the restaurant, and enjoy the magnificent view over the IJmeer.
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Good discipline + good planning + good teaching = good learning. That's the motto of Greenwood High School, and it's a philosophy that's served them well.
Greenwood has just been named one of the top 23 model schools in the country by the International Center for Leadership in Education.
It's sixth period at Greenwood High, and Penny White is reviewing her classroom for Tuesday's English exam. This crunch time just happens to be taking place in a school that's been named one of the 23 best in the nation.
"It's not just about test scores," says White. "We, as a faculty, just want to make sure that these students reach their full potential."
One hall is even covered in over five hundred contracts from freshmen promising to make the grade. It's this emphasis on success that caught the attention of the International Center for Leadership in Education.
"The co-curricular activities, the extra curricular activities, they're all superb," says Greenwood senior, Ryan Cummings. "I would give them no less than an A+ rating."
Of course, students at Greenwood are equipped with traditional study materials in addition to the latest technology. But faculty insists that it's a focus on the future that's keeping students sharp.
"If we take care of that, and if we push students to prepare for the world of work or to the military or to college, then the test scores will take care of themselves," explains Greenwood principal, Mark Davis.
And now that Greenwood is a model school, it's just a matter of sticking to a winning formula.
"We just want to try and uphold that honor and continue to do well and make sure our students are successful," says White.
Principal Mark Davis adds that of the more than 1,600 students at Greenwood High, 90-percent are on the college bound diploma track.


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It's been a tough few years for Potter fans since the conclusion of the "Harry Potter" film franchise, and now "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has released an incredible new preview trailer.
It's one of the most-buzzed-about films of the season and last night (May 28) Disney's "Maleficent" finally hit the silver screen at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
The always-gorgeous Elle Fanning got all gussied up for the big shindig, posing for photos and signing autographs for her fans as she made her way into the event.
The second trailer for Warner Brother's and After Dark Films' action flick "Getaway" hit the web this afternoon (August 20).
Starring Selena Gomez and Ethan Hawke, the thriller followers former race car driver Brent Magna (Hawke) in a twisted battle to save his wife.
Fully immersing themselves in Tuesday's political festivities, the stars took to the polling booths and Twitter to sound off on the Presidential election.
Once again stepping out for her directorial debut, Angelina Jolie was joined by Brad Pitt for the red carpet premiere of "In the Land of Blood and Honey" in Los Angeles on Thursday night (December 8).
Stepping out for a business meeting, Jon Voight was spotted leaving the Glen Deli in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday (September 29).
Clad in business attire, the "Pride and Glory" actor looked rather serious as he walked from the restaurant back to his car.
Making for quite the rare sighting, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt enjoyed a day out with their children and Angelina's father, Jon Voight, on Sunday (February 21).
According to sources on the scene, Brangelina loaded their family onto their taxi boat and headed off down Venice's Grand Canal.
It has been seven long years since Angelina Jolie and her father Jon Voight contacted one another, due to a deep rift in their relationship. But now they've reportedly reconciled.
The "National Treasure" actor recently told press, "We're in touch, but not regularly. We love each other and that's the most important thing."


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Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore has no problem bringing the drama. This time, Moore was slamming co-star Porsha Stewart for constantly sharing her marriage problems.
In this week's episode of the Bravo reality show reveals Porsha Stewart claiming that her divorce from estranges husband Kordell Stewart was causing her to have a nervous breakdown. It was this latest claim that caused Kenya Moore to accuse Porsha of using her marital situation as a way to garner more sympathy.
Taking to her Bravo blog, Kenya Moore wrote, "Maybe it is a bit insensitive of me to be tired of hearing about it." She then went on to write, "When I hear one call their ex all kinds of gay queens, wanting to keep their ex's last name after they've slandered them, wanting a big divorce settlement after two years of marriage with no property and no children together, having employment of your own, or stating they will come back if the money is right and if he deals with his demons…these blaring oxymoronic statements and feelings have strained my tolerance for this constant display of unsubstantiated emotional fragility."
"There's only so much you can do."
The Bravo cameras were on hand to catch all the divorce drama spewing out. Last March, Porsha Stewart claims that she found out her husband was filing divorce from her on Twitter. The Stewart's divorce was finalized on Dec. 5.
After Porsha Stewart made statements insinuating that her ex-husband was gay, Kordell Stewart's attorney, Shiel Edlin commented on the allegations. Edlin said, "As a single dad, Kordell wanted to put his best foot forward by doing what was in the best interest of Syre."
"However, the lack of truthfulness by Porsha during the divorce has been very confusing and hurtful to Kordell and his son." Edlin went on to add that he is "hopeful that Porsha will stop vilifying Kordell at every opportunity."
"For reasons we can't understand, she displayed reckless abandonment of anything close to the truth over the last eight months."
Catch up with Kenya Moore, Porsha Stewart and all the other housewives when Real Housewives of Atlanta airs on Sunday nights on Bravo.
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Speaker: David Brauer, senior lecturer, Glassell School of Art
Prior to the modern period, the function of paintings was to tell stories, and those who commissioned the paintings knew the stories. This lecture focuses on biblical, mythological, and literary stories depicted in Dutch and French paintings of the 17th century. Presented in conjunction with the Blaffer and European collections at the MFAH.
Tickets are required for this lecture. Secure your seats and buy tickets in advance! Tickets are available online (click the "buy tickets" button above—printer required to print out ticket), by phone at 713.639.7771, or at any admissions desk at the MFAH. Questions? E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
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I have the following Scala class:
class Person(var name : String, var age : Int, var email : String)
I would like to use the Person constructor as a curried function:
def mkPerson = (n : String) => (a : Int) => (e : String) => new Person(n,a,e)
This works, but is there another way to accomplish this? This approach seems a bit tedious and error-prone. I could imagine something like Function.curried, but then for constructors.


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MORE: That's a good one. I'm putting that on my list too, okay?
LB: Good. You can have it. And another one—I get very practical about stuff and I hope be a little less practical going forward. You know what I mean? When I sit there and I say, "I really want to go on this trip." And then I don't do it. And then all of a sudden life gets so busy and it never happens. I want to act on my impulses. I want to be more on the balls of my feet versus the heels.
MORE: Another good one! Balls of the feet! I love it!
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Polo has become a way of life in Palm Beach County. It is the latest craze where the elite come together to cheer on the winning team. It has been a fantastic season so far as the International Polo Club in Wellington attracts record crowds for the exciting seasonal sport of polo. As we begin to wind down with only four more Sunday matches to take place, a great giveaway greets the Maserati U.S. Open that is set to take place this coming Sunday, March 30, 2014.
Once the game comes to an end, how would you like to shed all the worries and stress of the previous week? In honor of the upcoming Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship® on Sunday, March 30, International Polo Club is launching a Massage Envy giveaway contest, packed with fabulous massages and facials guaranteed to make relax and transform you in a plethora of pleasure.
It is really quite easy to participate. Every day between March 26 and March 30, the International Polo Club: Social Scene Facebook page will post two treatments available at Massage Envy in Wellington or Royal Palm Beach. Everyone who likes, shares, or comments on the post is entered to win. Winners are notified each day and will have their prizes mailed to them.
On Sunday, March 30, attendees of the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship® have a chance to win additional Massage Envy treatments by posting a photo of themselves getting a massage with Massage Envy in The Pavilion, and using the hashtag: #IPCsundayPolo.
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Altitude Of Chiang Mai
21 replies to this topic
Posted 2008-10-04 09:44:34
I like the latitude here, about 19 degrees north. We have a good attitude. But how high are we?
When my friends visited from lower San Antonio last month, they thought they had come down with altitude sickness. However, my tech courses from 1961 tell me we are just not that high. Now some lowlander in southern Thailand says I need to adjust my carburetor for the [extremely high] altitude here. Okay, so I also am a lowly lowlander, but I've crossed the continental divide in Colorado and Chihuahua, and I do not think Chiang Mai is high. Doi Suthep or Doi Inthanon or Doi Boy, maybe. But at the feet of the 3 kings monument downtown, how high is the muang?
Posted 2008-10-04 09:51:12
Way too high because we can't even use google but only around 300 meters.
Posted 2008-10-04 09:52:29
A beautiful warm day at the airport 1030 feet above the sea level.....as long as there is no tsunami.
Chiang Mai, TH (Airport)
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Humidity: 79%
Dew Point: 73 °F / 23 °C
Wind: 4 mph / 6 km/h / 1.5 m/s from the NNE
Pressure: 29.83 in / 1010 hPa (Steady)
Heat Index: 85 °F / 30 °C
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10.0 kilometers
UV: 8 out of 16
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Elevation: 1030 ft / 314 m
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Edited by harrry, 2008-10-04 09:53:12.
Posted 2008-10-04 09:54:09
Of course it depends how many backpackers.....they can be a bit high in more ways than one.
Posted 2008-10-04 09:57:33
Lat/Long: 18.766847 N / 98.962644 E
Elevation: 1036 feet (316 meters)
Location: Near Chiang Mai, Thailand
Time Zone: UTC+7
Max Runway: 10171 x 148 feet (3100 x 45 meters)
Surface: ASPHALT
Airfield elevation is 316 meters
Going over the map ( google earth) gives about the same for the Muang.
Nothing dramatic. Unless San Antonio is way below sea level.... so they could feel that difference... ( donot think so)
Doi Suthep is about a 1000 meters.
Posted 2008-10-04 09:58:15
Way too low for altitude sickness which generally starts at 2,000m. CM as stated by others is just over 300m and the peak of Doi Suthep is 1,685m. Doi Intahnon is 2,565m so you may get some effects up there.
Posted 2008-10-04 10:09:21
You are right Mb about Doi Suthep, i should have added that I meant the temple complex..
Posted 2008-10-04 10:25:04
Peace, Blondie.
Perhaps your friends were suffering from "air quality sickness".
Posted 2008-10-04 10:32:33
People being a bit goofy, I think. CNX is about the same elevation as Phoenix, and just a bit more than San Antone, no effect really.
I went to college in Santa Fe, and even though I was 18-21 at the time, it took me a good couple of months to get acclimatized when returning every year, being from sea level (Boston). It sure was cheap to get drunk though, when just going up to 7000 ft from sea level, 6 beers and you're toast!
Posted 2008-10-04 10:33:38
Or did the beauty of the surroundings and the lovely ChiangMai maidens take their breath away.
Posted 2008-10-04 10:45:51
None of the boys at Doi Boy were as tall as I am. My friends are from the coastal plains, my daughter lives within a mile of the Balcones Fault line, and my son lives in the Hill Country, but I think only the younger children got high.
Thanks to one and all. 314 meters, about 1,040 feet above mean sea level here along my klong.
Actually, if my friend was suffering from air quality sickness, it was caused by spending the prior week near Sala Daeng, in....Badcock.
Posted 2008-10-04 10:54:51
PB, Here is a profile of the road up to Doi Suthep ending at the stairs leading up to the Wat from my bike's GPS. The descent profile is different as I can go down a lot faster than peddling up, and the GPS loses track. The summit of Doi Pui is another 2000 feet higher at about 5500 feet MSL if memory serves me right. There is a lot more mountain up above Doi Suthep!
Posted 2008-10-04 12:11:50
Phoenix is alittle bit higher...1100' ( give'er take..)
When I first arrived here from Phoenix, it was the humidty that made me suck for air, not the altitude.
Posted 2008-10-04 13:09:48
I took this pic at Doi Inthanon earlier this year.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Rick
Posted 2008-10-04 20:13:13
PB, I'm In Cuenca Ecuador now at 8310 ft. I had Altitude sickness for two days here, headaches, trouble breathing, not sleeping well. Never had the 4 years
I stayed in Chiang Mai.
Posted 2008-10-04 20:33:10
8000 feet is the normal benchmark for the potential of getting altitude sickness but can be as low as 6500 feet. The comment on air quality is one possibility, though it's not that bad now, and another is jet lag which can give similar symptoms. More chance of getting altitude sickness on a long haul flight on a commercial airliner.
Spent some time in Denver, aka "mile high city" and did not experience any. However, the mountain ranges around it that I went up did though not as much as it would if I didn't acclimate for a while in Denver.
Posted 2008-10-04 21:52:56
Rx: Coca leaves and an orange.
Posted 2008-10-04 22:12:14
Thanks again, y'all. In Mexico I lived at sea level, then would go to 2,100 meters, and visit villages at 1,400. From the deck of my pool the sea was 60 meters away, and a 4,000 meter peak was within sight. I never thought Chiang Mai was high. I think my friend from lower San Antonio had the doggone, Ding Daeng, Sala Daeng pollution blues. Not the Hang Dong or Mae Hong Son blues.
Posted 2008-10-05 06:27:44
that is awful.. you really a writer?
name your work/novels so we can all go out, buy and read 'em... (and critisize 'em )
by the why, where the <deleted> is 'Doi Boy'
it's a genuine enquiry - i would like to know of your 'work'
you can PM me if you dont want others to know who you are in the literary world... (i won't tell)
Posted 2008-10-05 08:03:45
Coca Leaves I can understand, but how do you smoke an orange ?
Posted 2008-10-05 09:20:14
Naw, not to smoke...
Chew the leaves and eat the orange...citric acid releases the stimulant in the leaves.
( at least that's what I have been told )
Posted 2008-10-05 10:17:25
Not to incriminate myself but if you remember the song that says "You put the lime in the coco nut, then you feel better..." The leaves are sharp eged like holly leaves and the lime softens them so as not to cut the inside of one's mouth. Lots of scar tissue inside the mouths of the frequent chewers. Who wrote that song? Harry Nilsson
Edited by bunta71, 2008-10-05 10:19:15.
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BOULDER— University of Colorado head football coach Gary Barnett held his weekly press conference Monday afternoon. He talked about CU's 34-0 victory over Oklahoma State last week, as well as the Buffs' homecoming game against Texas A&M this Saturday at Folsom Field. The following is a transcript of his quotes:
ON DEFENSIVE SHUTOUT AGAINST OSU— "Our defense was relentless. I think we reached a point where we weren't getting challenged enough. Looking back at the game film, I think our intensity dropped off a bit. We need to get ourselves back to where we can sustain (our intensity) for the whole game."
ON OFFENSE AGAINST OSU— "Offensively we did fine. I was really impressed with a lot of guys on our offensive line. We had two tackles go out at one time. (Offensive line coach Dave Borbely) said he went over every scenario except for
losing two offensive tackles on one play, so that's why we had to call a timeout and figure out what the heck we were going to do."
ON TEXAS A&M— "We should be a little healthier this week. Texas A&M is a good opponent and hopefully we will have a sell out. It's a great opportunity for our team—that's the way they are looking at it. The team has been looking
forward to this game for a long time. It's not a vengeance deal. We just went down there (to College Station) and played well 9last year) but we let it slip away at the last minute and it bothered us all year. It's one of those games
that could have gone the other way for us. Now we're basically the same team that went down there last year. I think we're much better on defense than we were a year ago and I think it's a good set up for us at home. It's the third out of four in a row that we know is going to be real challenging."
"Reggie McNeal is obviously our biggest challenge. They are doing a lot more option plays with him than they were before. He's a senior quarterback and he's one of the string of running quarterbacks we will see this season. He is the
key to their offense and we need to keep him from making big plays on us. If we can reduce his throwing I think we can help ourselves a lot. I think our secondary is much improved from where it was a year ago. Fortunately they run
much of the same system that we saw lat week (versus Oklahoma State). So there is going to be a carry-over to the system we see this week. The challenge is to minimize McNeal—he's thrown for over 300 yards in every game except their last
one. Baylor did a nice job of defending him. The Baylor game for them was a lot like our CSU game—you know you're going to get their best shot and it's going to be a heck of a game. Baylor just blew it. We also know that they will rebound from this game and take care of business a lot better than that.
"Defensively, they are a big challenge for us. They are a very talented team and they return a lot of guys. We moved the ball fairly well on them last year but we shot ourselves in the foot a number of times—a couple dropped passes and a
fumble—which prevented us from winning the game. I think we are starting to get a feel for ourselves. We have to be more consistent in the throwing game. They sure are athletic and they run to the ball. They are right up there in the sack category."
ON SPECIAL TEAMS— "I thought our special teams did a great job on Saturday and we are going to face a good challenge with Texas A&M. They have one of the better special teams we will have faced so far. We just need to have John
(Torp) continue to kick the ball well. Mason (Crosby) has been big for us obviously and our (kick) coverage has been very good."
ON TEXAS A&M'S GAME VERSUS BAYLOR—"Baylor just played pretty good defense and dinked around with them on offense. They didn't do anything that was obvious; they just played them pretty tough."
ON THE PLAY OF DEFENSIVE END ALONZO BARRETT—"Alonzo Barrett played pretty well. I think he's got to be more consistent and that's typical of a young guy. He's very active and he's always going to be around the ball. On the interception for a touchdown he made a great block. He plays hard and he's very athletic and aggressive."
ON INJURIES—"Everybody that got banged up should be available Saturday. We should also get Jack (Tipton) back.


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As you may recall from previous blog posts, I led a user study of nine undergraduates who spent the 2009-2010 academic year researching and writing honors theses in order to graduate with distinction in May. I am pleased to report that all nine students did indeed complete their theses and earn distinction and that these nine students helped Duke University meet its goal of doubling the number of students earning this honor (an impressive 25% of May 2010 graduates earned distinction, up from 12% in 2004).
I really enjoyed interviewing and getting to know the nine subjects of this study — students in biology, history, public policy and program II — and I spent the late summer analyzing my findings and producing some recommendations for serving honors researchers for the university and the library. I've shared my detailed report to university administration, directors of undergraduate studies in the participating programs and the library community, but I wanted to share a few highlights here, as well:
- Nine of the 19 human and physical resources honors researchers deemed "critical" to the success of their research were related to the Libraries — students mentioned subject librarians, data services staff, ILL, Search TRLN and the Ask a Librarian chat service, among others
- Three students used citation management software to format their citations (two used EndNote, one began using RefWorks and then switched to Zotero) — other students either started to use a tool and then abandoned it due to its complexity or decided from the start to format citations manually
- Six students said that the library was most critical to their work as they located print and e-resources locally and through ILL
- Four students relied heavily on the libraries' physical spaces; others tended to work in their dorm rooms or apartments
- Four students explicitly stated that the Libraries could stand to do a better job of marketing their services and clarifying the role of the subject librarian in supporting honors researchers
Bottom line: Researchers' habits are as individualized and unique as the questions that drive their theses — while we can draw some conclusions about best practices for supporting these undergraduates, we can't draw clear lines based only on their disciplines, genders or ages (i.e. "Science students don't go to the library to work — they do all of their work in the lab" or "This generation of students doesn't use notecards or paper/pen for taking notes or drafting their papers — they do everything online.").
And that's precisely what made this user study so interesting — it also happens to make our jobs as librarians particularly challenging. We offer a suite of services in hopes of reaching as many students — and their particular learning styles and study habits — as possible, but when it comes down to it, we must continue to get to know our users and their unique perspectives.
Want to know more about this study? Feel free to get in touch. Interested in meeting the students who intend to graduate with distinction in May 2011? Attend a reception for honors researchers, librarians and faculty scheduled from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 2 in the Rare Book Room.


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This used to happen before: I open a folder with images and if I have large icons it used to show me small images of what the actual image is,
but now: when I open the folder sometimes it shows me the small images for like a second and then the images all disappear and I get the standard icons.
How can I get it back to the way it used to be? Every time I enter a folder with images I want to see the small images of what the picture is please!


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Memorial for 3 Muslim students calls for end to hate, ignorance
There were calls for unity to end hate and bigotry in all forms for the three slain Muslim students slain in Chapel Hill, N.C. last week.
Today in black history: Malcolm X assassinated
Malcolm became an influential figure to many African-Americans and supporters of civil rights and equality, and continues to be so today.
"Nuns on the Bus" tour nation for immigration reform
Sister Simone Campbell was upbeat on the possibility of meaningful immigration reform.
Today in women's history: Anne Hutchinson banned from Bay Colony
Not enough is said today about the role of women in formulating the basic beliefs we have about the nature of freedom itself.
Pope to quit over failing health
In a move without precedent since the Middle Ages, Pope Benedict announced his resignation today.
Ten Commandments monument spurs controversy in Oklahoma
The American Civil Liberties Union is considering challenging the placement of a Ten Commandments monument near the Oklahoma state Capitol.
SOA Watch meets with White House deputy advisor: Lessons learned
Denis McDonough, deputy national security adviser to President Barack Obama, met with a delegation from the SOA Watch movement here Nov. 13.
Reclaim democracy, protect the vulnerable says faith community
At its Fire of Faith, Rekindling Democracy rally this past Sunday, the Detroit metropolitan faith community unveiled a new kind of "heat" beginning to sweep the region.
Speaking up for sex abuse victims
I was interested in July 31 news reports that the church's pastor, Jack Schaap, was fired for having sexual relationships with a minor.
Chick-fil-A is trying to feed us homophobia
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Actor Bryan Cranston has just won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Breaking Bad" on Jan. 17, 2014, at the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. The Screen Actors Guild Awards are presented by the SAG-AFTRA Guild and honors the best in television and film. Tonight's show was simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
Leaping to the stage, Cranston grabbed his "actor" and sang "I won a SAG award."
He continued, "I've had so many crappy jobs in my life. The only thing that got me through was dreaming that someday I could earn a living as an actor. Vince Gilligan, I owe you everything."
Bryan Cranston has been on a career high since his work with "Breaking Bad" started in 2008. The actor had previously starred in the very popular situation comedy "Malcolm in the Middle" from 2000 through 2006. But his work on AMC's "Breaking Bad" has been ground-breaking work as his character Walter White transforms from an average high school science teacher to a drug lord.
Cranston has also had steady work in film and last year won a Screen Actors Guild Award for as a cast member of the film "Argo." Last month Cranston was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and just recently it was announced that Cranston will portray Lex Luthor in the new film "Batman vs. Superman," that is expected to be released into theaters in 2015.
This is Bryan Cranston's third SAG Award win and ninth nomination. He is also nominated tonight for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "Breaking Bad." Cranston's previous SAG Awards were won in:
- 2013 - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for "Argo"
- 2013 - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series "Breaking Bad"
Also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series were:
- Steve Buscemi for "Boardwalk Empire"
- Peter Dinklage for "Game of Thrones"
- Kevin Spacey for "House of Cards"
- Jeff Daniels for "The Newsroom"
"Breaking Bad" was nominated for three Screen Actors Awards this evening, including nominations for:
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series for Laurence Chavez, Al Goto, Larry Rippenkroeger and Jimmy Romano.
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Legal Help Group Advisors – Consumer Complaint – August 11, 2014
Consumer Statement: We received a mailing and contacted Legal Help Group Advisors to obtain a rate modification to our existing mortgage. This request initially generated a lot of calls and correspondence. Once we engaged and a check in the amount $2,995.00 was sent, emails and calls stopped. The start date was 4/14/2013. Several attempts to contact them resulted in dead ... Read More »
AFS Legal Services – Consumer Complaint – August 6, 2014
Consumer Statement: I received a call from Ms. Olivia Bennett stating that she had a warrant for a return check for ACE Payday loan taken out in 2010. She went on to say that I needed to pay $690 or a warrant would be sent to the local jurisdiction. She acted concern and stated that the company had been trying ... Read More »
Student Loan Resolve – Consumer Complaint – August 5, 2014
Consumer Statement: was contacted by a company called Student Loan Resolve & paid approximately $500.00 initial fee & now have about $45.00 per month automatically withdrawn from my checking account. A phone number I have is 888-846-4162 for Jason. Please tell me what to do as I am now being contacted by Sallie Mae to begin repayment of my loans ... Read More »
1st United Consultants – Consumer Complaint – July 30, 2014
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National Student Servicing – Consumer Complaint – July 29, 2014
Consumer Statement: About 2 weeks ago, I opened my email and found information regarding how I could reduce my student loan debt. I called the toll free number and was put in touch with National Student Servicing in Irvine California. I talked to a person by the name of Cory Perry. He stated to me that the government would buy ... Read More »
Green Student – Consumer Complaint – July 29, 2014
Consumer Statement: I contacted Green Student Loans last summer to help me lower my payments for my kids college loans of 150,000. They promised they would get me on income contingent program, which also qualifies me for public service forgiveness as i work for the government. They charged me 895.00 and 39/mo since July 2013. When I checked nelnet this ... Read More »
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Company Name: National Student Loan Assistance Center Describe the Service You Received: This service was 699.00 broken up in 6 month installments. They promised you that you woud get a low monthly payment. I am about to pay my student loans and they are 382.00 a month. The only thing this company did was fill out the paperwork for me ... Read More »
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Consumer Statement: I have been a client of Kirkland Green of Nevada since 4/30/2009 they settled two debts for me last of which was in 2010. I can't get in contact with them anymore and they still have my money. I got an email about new website update from Global Client Solutions the company that actually has the money Kirkland ... Read More »
USA Doc Prep – Consumer Complaint – July 23, 2014
Consumer Statement: On 7-19-2014 s Saturday I found a website on Facebook advertisement to get rid of Your School Loan I clicked on the link WWW.USADOCPREP.COM and called the phone number 1-954-870-4060 The Company's name is USA DOC PREP 5233 Coconut Creek Parkway Margate, FL 33063. firstname.lastname@example.com. The person I spoke to was name Kevin. He explained to me in ... Read More »
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An area basketball team is packing-up and heading to Shanghai, China for the 2007 Special Olympics World Games.
Family, friends and Mayor Elaine Walker were all at the Bowling Green Parks and recreation to see the all-star team off.
The female basketball team is one of two teams representing Team USA.
Fifteen Special Olympic athletes and eight coaches make-up the Bowling Green based team.
They had to raise more than $20,000 to make the trip possible.
"I'm excited! This will be my first time and trip of a lifetime going to China," said Sheila Crowson, basketball player for Team USA.
The team will make a stop in Louisville before heading to Los Angeles to meet the other USA athletes.
The state of Kentucky will be represented in basketball, bowling, swimming and track and field.


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We know it's hard to believe, but Corvette will celebrate its sixtieth birthday with the 2013 model year. The great thing about Corvette birthdays is that, while General Motors does the celebrating, Corvette fans get the presents. For 2013, Corvette will offer a new 427 convertible and a 60th Anniversary Package available on all Corvette models. The 60th Anniversary Package and 427 Convertible will arrive at U.S. Chevrolet dealers early this summer (2012).
Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
"The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current C6 generation," said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. "We couldn't think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand's history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine."
The 427 Convertible Collector Edition is powered by the same hand assembled LS7 engine used in the Corvette Z06 which is rated at 505 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. It is the most powerful engine ever installed in a production Corvette convertible and, like the Z06, is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.
Other goodies in the 427 Convertible include the driveline and rear axle system from the Corvette Z06, a rear-mounted battery and standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are wrapped in ZR1-style Michelin PS2 tires. Lightweight machine-face wheels – introduced on the 2012 Corvette Z06 with Z07 and Corvette ZR1 with PDE performance packages – come standard and include unique gray-painted pockets. Black wheels or chrome ZR1-style wheels are also available.
Chevrolet engineers put the 427 Convertible on a weight loss diet thanks to several carbon-fiber components, including:
- Carbon fiber raised hood, introduced on the 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition
- Carbon fiber Z06-style fenders
- Carbon fiber floor panels
- The "CFZ" carbon fiber front splitter and rocker panels are optional on the 427 Convertible and standard on all Corvettes with the 60th Anniversary Package
The combination of low mass and high output will make the 427 Convertible one of the fastest convertibles in the world, delivering estimated 0-60 performance of 3.8 seconds, quarter-mile performance of 11.8 seconds, lateral acceleration of 1.04 g and a top speed of more than 190 mph. If you're on a race track and feel compelled to try to find the top speed, make sure you have the top up, or use lots of hair spray!
The 427 Convertible will be available in 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim levels and will carry a unique vehicle identification number (VIN) sequence similar to the ZR1.
Corvette 60th Anniversary Package
All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top. Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, gray-painted brake calipers and the "60th" logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.
All Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the "waterfall" panel on convertible models, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates.
First 427 Convertible Sells for $600,000
The first 427 Convertible sold at Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. on January 21, 2012 as Ron Pratte of Chandler, Ariz. raised his paddle with the winning bid of $600,000. Ron is a noted car collector who, in case you've forgotten, was the winning bidder a few years back for the GM Futureliner bus at $4,300,000 and Carroll Shelby's Supersnake Cobra at $5,500,000.
All of the proceeds from the sale of the 427 Convertible will go to benefit the AARP Drive to End Hunger initiative which addresses the growing problem of hunger among older Americans. It should be noted that Ron Pratte is more than just a car collector as the proceeds of many of his purchases have gone to a variety of charities. Please check the Drive to End Hunger web site for ways that you can help.
Shortened Production Schedule
According to Montana Chevrolet dealer Ken Fichtner, via the Corvetteforum.com, production of the 2013 Corvettes is scheduled to begin in May of 2012 and is expected to run for only 9 months. The shadow of the upcoming C7 is looming over the Corvette world and its introduction date will effectively control the production time for the 2013 models. GM will invest $130 million to prepare the Bowling Green assembly plant for C7 production, and that preparation will require the plant to shut down completely for several months. Autoweek's Dale Jewett is estimating that the shut down may last for six or seven months, which coincides with the rumored introduction of the C7 in the fall of 2013 as a 2014 model year car.
If you're interested in the 427 Convertible, or any 2013 Corvette with the 60th Anniversary Package, now is the time to start shopping. Remember, 2013 Corvette production is expected to stop in February, 2013. All of these dates are estimates and the actual production could end sooner – don't wait until the last minute and risk being disappointed. This is your last opportunity to enjoy a brand new C6.
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In his MassLive.com Hockey Blog today, Dick Baker mentions Paul Dainton earning Hockey East Defender of the Week honors and has a very nice, informative piece on Paul's parents and one of his brothers making the long trek from Nunavut to Vermont this past weekend to see his shutout performance. Dick also has a post about how a sweep over Vermont this weekend could propel the Minutemen into sixth-place in the league standings.
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Sept. 27, 1999
LOS ANGELES - Junior Sean Kern (Honolulu, HI/Punahou School) of the UCLA men's water polo team was selected the MPSF Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 20-26.
Kern, a two-time All-American, scored the game-winning goal with just 22 seconds remaining in regulation to give the third-ranked Bruins a 6-5 upset victory over previously unbeaten and top-ranked Stanford on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Kern scored another crucial goal in the match to pull the Bruins to within one, 3-2, with one second to play in the third quarter. His first goal put UCLA in a position to rally for the come-from-behind MPSF win.
Kern also scored a pair of goals in the 11-9 victory over Cal on Sunday, Sept. 26. He helped seal the Bruin win with a goal with 1:39 left in the game.
Kern is the first UCLA player to earn Player of the Week honors from the MPSF this season. Also this week, he was selected the MET-Rx/UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week.


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Let $G$ be a finitely generated group with polynomial growth rate. Denote the growth rate by $\Theta(n^k)$ for some specific set of generators.
Consider the sizes of spheres of a given radius $n$ (rather than considering balls as in the definition of growth rate). Is it then true that the size of a sphere is $O(n^{k-1})$?
It seems plausible, and this is what happens with free abelian groups, but theoretically it may be possible that some sphere of one specific radius is very large.


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Just in case after a couple single leaks and an official release date you still weren't convinced that new Rick Ross album God Forgives, I Don't was actually on its way for real this time, we have that ultimate deal-sealer—cover art. In the art for the Deluxe and Standard of GFID (which even looks kind of intimidating as an acronym, doesn't it?), Ross is his typical too-cool-to-have-a-soul self, looking the ultimate in bossness as he surveys the city skyline and/or stands diety-like in a church, giving the Come to Rick Ross gesture. We prefer the grandiosity of the Deluxe edition, though there's something to the Standard's simplicity that's also appealing. Judge for yourself:
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QuickDesk BETA
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- January 12, 2011
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QuickDesk, revolutionizing Android multi tasking. Imagine a screen to quick switch to other apps or settings.
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- QuickPanel: Efficient task switching
- Edit Mode: Easier management of items
- Notification Counter w/ ADWNotifier
QuickDesk Pro is in the Market! More features like Landscape and Customizable Rows and Columns. Power users, go get it!
Won't let me add tasks to quick contacts- says I need to resize first, which isn't an option. Also won't let me trash the browser shortcut.
pls lollipop update been happy since day 1. until Note 4 lollipop error 505. now can't download. pls update, thanks
Almost Perfect Being able to launch apps & access recently opened apps without having to leave your current app is amazing. It loads up quickly on my old-ish phone, and in fact is a MUCH faster means to switch between recent apps than the default method of holding the home button and waiting for the often laggy ICS switcher to come up. Only thing I'd like to see is the ability to have multiple pages. Also, sometimes folders refuse to open until the app is killed & restarted.
Need improvements Would be better if I click the app and it shows me recent apps & click the home button, it goes back home
laggy was great on old ver of android but lags home screen and slows redrawing of icons on android 4.0.4 ice cream sandwich. too bad its a great app
It took 3 attempts to install this app onto my dell yet my other apps installed ok first time so this has put me off downloading the paid version
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"Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Tuesday became the fourth celebrity eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles.
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CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Jordan Septo, Venom's CEO, has decided to release Absolute Ass Volume 6. "We haven't had a new volume of Absolute Ass release since 2005," states Septo. "It wasn't planned that way, it just kind of happened."
Septo continued, "Danny G., sales manager for Juicy Video (which distributes for Venom), asked me this January at the AVN Expo to bring it back. He told me he loved it because it was such a raw edged anal series." The first volume of Absolute Ass was Septo's and Venom's first four star review in AVN and had been critically acclaimed from other sources as well. One reviewer even went as far as to compare Septo to John "Buttman" Stagliano. "It was quite an honor being compared to Stagliano," said Septo. "He is the original and the ultimate authority on ass."
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Not all memories of a golden past are good, even for those who walked with world championship belts around their waists.
Gabriel Ruelas can attest to that.
The prizefighter from Yerba Buena, Mexico who later trekked to the San Fernando Valley captured the WBC junior lightweight title in 1994. But as with any professional boxer, there is much more to his life.
"The Business of Pain" written by Araceli Martinez-Rose chronicles his life in a style reminiscent of Oscar Lewis's book "Children of Sanchez." You might call this the "Children of Ruelas" as the author utilized the voices from those who worked, lived and cried alongside Ruelas.
Among those who narrate their points of view were sisters, brothers, parents and wives. Of course the book also includes his trainer of many years Joe Goossen, promoter Dan Goossen and former adversaries such as Jesse James Leija and Azumah Nelson.
Most important is the book points illuminates the fight between Ruelas and Colombia's Jimmy Garcia, who died from injuries sustained during their fight. Family members of Garcia contributed their dark memories of that night along with friends and family of Ruelas.
It's also a moment that stands out in my own mind. I happened to be covering that fight card for the Los Angeles Times, which also featured Oscar De La Hoya fighting Rafael Ruelas in a lightweight world title match. It was in 1995 and my part was to speak to Gabriel Ruelas, whether he won or lost.
On May 6, 1995, Ruelas out boxed, out slugged and basically did whatever he chose to do against the over-matched Garcia. It was the first big fight card I had ever covered and the outdoor setting of Caesars Palace was filled with grimaces and looks of shock. Few could believe the fight was not stopped around round seven as Ruelas pounded Garcia with little in return.
When the fight was finally stopped in round 11, I spoke to Times columnist Allan Malamud (a great columnist who passed away in 1996) and he gave me some instructions on what to ask Ruelas. As I moved out of press row and toward the dressing room inside a large tent Garcia with an oxygen mask was being rolled on a bed toward an ambulance.
It was a grisly site that I'll never forget.
Outside of Ruelas' dressing room stood actor Gene Hackman and heavyweight Jeremy Williams. I informed Williams, who was guarding the door that I was expected. Though Ruelas knew that Garcia had endured a lot of punishment, I could tell that he harbored hope that the Colombian fighter would recover. When I informed him that Garcia was sent out with an oxygen mask you might say the pallor of Ruelas face suddenly changed drastically.
The book gives every perspective of that night and many of the important moments that led to that fight. It also covers his life after that fight and Ruelas's continuing journey after professional boxing.
My favorite sections of the book are the early years of the Ruelas family while they lived in Mexico and the observations given by former foes like Leija and Nelson. What they have to say is both inspiring and truthful.
Martinez-Rose, the author, also added a number of great current and past fighters like Kostya Tszyu, Evander Holyfield, Vitali Klitschko and Sugar Shane Mosley. There are others who all give their reasons why they love the sport of boxing with a feverish passion.
Most importantly the book expresses the truest sentiments of those involved directly and indirectly with boxing and its Business of Pain.
"Business of Pain" placed first place in the 2012 International Latino Book Awards for Best Young Adult Sports/Recreation story.
The book can be purchased in Spanish or English and has an extensive photo section. Araceli Martinez-Rose is a native of Tijuana, Mexico, and has worked in both Mexico and the United States as a journalist.
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I was at Caesars Palace that night to support Oscar. I have the fight poster signed by Oscar De La Hoya and Rafael Ruelas. Was a crazy night.
I have followed boxing and especially the California scene for many, many years. Two of my favorite fighters from Los Angeles by way of Mexico were the Ruelas Brothers. I had the pleasure of meeting them both and watching almost every one of their fights in the 1990's. In a sport where finding gentleman worthy of a following is difficult, they exemplified class and loyalty both in and outside of the ring. I was lucky enough to watch them train many times at the Ten Goose gym over the years. When I bought this book at the WBC convention, I was very excited to see that Gabriel Ruelas was the focus of this book. However, when I recently saw Gabriel at the gym, he explained that he could not sign the book as I asked him to. He told me that the writer Ms. Martinez-Rose screwed him out of everything to do with the book. No money as she promised and she stole the whole experience from him. He said she used him, his family and his friends. She used his photos, his life stories and basically his introduction to the boxing world. When she got what she needed, she was gone. Your review David, however well written, in my opinion is the same as blood money for this vulture. I am so tired of seeing people take advantage of fighters. I thought it was just the promoters and the sanctioning bodies who prayed on these young men and women. I am saddened to see another "Wolf in Sheeps Clothing" using the boxing business for her personal gain.
Dear Mr David A. Davila for this wonderful review.
I am proud of 9 international literary award and boxing recognition for my book. The Business of Pain had been publish this 2012 and nothing but well accepted and positive comments on my effort to bring to readers and boxing followers 500 pages of amazing tales. Certanly the true and inspiring story of Gabriel Ruelas, a tribute to Jimmy Garcia, (a tragic event that you live so closely) and the honest and most intimate tales from the 17 world champions and boxing elite from refeeris, to ring announcers and gove makers as well boxing executives and legendary trainners.
My idea was to focus only on the positive of the discipline, hard work and determination to became a champion. The importance of family love and support that make a human being strong at the same time, discover the fragil state of mind of those ones that only achive and conquer victories without faith, pride and selfsteem.
I want to embrace boxing language to live life that way: if you fell once you get up and continue, you never quit, you always move forward, you shape your body to be a champion, but you shape your heart and mind as well or you will be defeated in life.
I hope you review at Sweet Science worldwide leader boxing site, became my best invitation to your readers and boxing followers around the world to discover the most inspirational words of champions like Carlos Zarate, Chiquita Gonzalez, Genaro hernandez, Roberto Duran, Erik Morales, Evander Holyfield, Shane Mosley, Vitali Klitschko, Kosta Tszyu , James Leija and Azumah Nelson
(17 champions). the tales of amazing people like Joe Goossen, Jimmy Lennon, Cleto Reyes and Joe Cortez and much more.
Thank you for your time to read The Business of Pain; Since I am a television journalist but a boxing outsider, your review is so special with a boxing valitation and I am grateful for your kind words.
Araceli Martinez-Rose
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I have some unsolicited advise for Ms. Martinez Rose. It seems she wants credibility and is looking for people to believe that she is what she says she is. Maybe she would be taken more seriously if she understood how important it is for a professional writer to learn how to use the grammar and spell check on her computer when making public posts. Makes her look like amateur and has me wondering about her self proclaimed "award winning career as a journalist". Something is fishy here.
Sounds like a "Must Read".
I read an interview with Ruelas a while back and he talked about being promised a fee for his life story. He felt betrayed by Araceli Martinez-Rose as he was never paid. Sounded like he needed the money... Also agree with fightfanforever that this thank you note posted above is pretty sloppily written, weird for a professional writer. As much as I'd love to read about Zarate, Gonzalez, Duran, etc... I feel I'd be doing a disservice to Ruelas by buying this book.
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Early voting for Tuesday's state constitutional amendment election ended Friday with 1,270 Potter / Randall residents casting their votes, with the majority of early voters in Randall County.
The election covers 17 proposed constitutional amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Less than one percent of Potter County's registered voters participated in early voting for Tuesday's constitutional amendment election, said Knoxie Mathes, supervisor of voter registration.
"That's pretty low for a constitutional amendment," she said.
A total of 323 Potter County voters cast ballots during early voting which began Oct. 18.
In Randall County, 947 residents voted, said County Clerk Sue Wicker Bartolino.
"At first I was real disappointed, but today has pulled it up quite a bit," Bartolino said Friday. "I would have to say it was probably a mediocre turnout."
Mathes said early voter turnout is usually indicative of election day turnout.
"I bet it's not going to be a real heavy turnout," she said.
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Jacqui Naylor: Summertime
Jacqui Naylor (vocals)
You Don't Know Jacq (Ruby Star Records RSR-006)
Jacqui Naylor (vocals),
Art Khu (organ, guitar), Jon Evans (bass), Josh Jones (drums).
Composed by Composed by George Gershwin & DuBose Heyward.
Recorded: San Francisco, CA, 2008
Rating: 80/100 (learn more)
I'm going to begin with a caveat: I love jazz and I love blues. I love R&B. I even love good, honest rock 'n' roll. But when I'm sent a jazz album, I want to hear good, honest jazz, played and sung by artists who are willing to fly without a net.
Jacqui Naylor is a talented, beautiful and obviously marketable singer. She can approximate a reasonable facsimile of blues affectation and has a cadre of solid, competent studio musicians on this effort. She has received a goodly amount of media buzz thanks to a combination of the aforementioned factors. But, in this cloying rehash of classic rock 'n' roll, blues and disco, I find little evidence of deep understanding or sensitivity towards the art of jazz.
Case in point: her hybrid arrangement of "Summertime," crammed into a rather lackluster shell of the Allmans' breakthrough 11/8 rocker, "Whipping Post." Cute idea, nice execution. Still, I would rather hear Duane Allman's tortured riffs and brother Greg's heartfelt growling instead of this lukewarm, contrived effort. And Gershwin deserves much better.
Reviewer: Bill Barnes
Tags: 2000s jazz · gershwin covers · jazz vocals · summertime
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Quinn Epperly, Dorian Williams Earn Ivy Individual Honors After Brown Win
Junior quarterback Quinn Epperly was named the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in three weeks, while freshman defensive back Dorian Williams was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week.
Epperly led the Tigers to 39 unanswered points in 39-17 comeback win at Brown. He scored three rushing touchdowns to take over Ivy League lead in touchdowns scored and also completed 14-of-22 passes for 233 yards. He ignited a key scoring drive before halftime with crucial 24-yard completion on third and 18 from the Princeton four-yard-line. Epperly ranks second nationally in points responsible for per game at 24.4.
Williams recorded a career-best and team-high eight tackles in the Tigers' 39-17 victory at Brown. Williams ended Brown's longest drive of the second half when he forced a fumble as the Bears were just outside the red zone late in the third quarter with Princeton holding on to a 25-17 lead at the time. Williams leads all Princeton freshmen with 20 tackles this season, and he ranks second overall on the team in breakups and sacks.
"Quinn Epperly had another excellent game against Brown," head coach Bob Surace said. "He was tremendous running the offense and making plays in multiple ways. He continues to make good decisions and find ways to help us score points in the red zone and with explosive plays. Dorian Williams was very productive and he did a terrific job playing physical. His effort was tremendous and paid off with a critical forced fumble in the third quarter.
"We are excited for both Quinn and Dorian to receive these honors this week," Surace added.
Princeton shares first place with both Harvard and Penn in the Ivy League with a 2-0 league mark, and the Tigers will head to Boston this weekend for a nationally televised (Fox College Sports Atlantic) showdown with the Crimson Saturday at 1 pm.


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Jinn (2014)
From the beginning, stories of angels and men have captured our imaginations and have been etched into our history crossing all boundaries of culture, religion, and time. These two races have dominated the landscape of modern mythology for countless centuries, almost washing away the evidence that a third ever existed. This third race, born of smokeless fire, was called the jinn. Similar to humans in many ways, the jinn lived invisibly among us and only under dire or unusual circumstances were our paths ever meant to cross.
|Serinda Swan
as Jasmine
|Ray Park
as Gabriel
|Walter Phelan
as The Jinn
|Dominic Rains
as Shawn
|Milica Govich
as Mrs. Walker
|Danny Mooney
as Head Guard of the Asylum
|Ron Causey
as Frightened Streetwalker
|Shaun Paul Piccinino
as Shaun Paul Piccinino
|Sonny Sison
as Rico - Scary Man
|Corlandos Scott
as Parishioner
|Bill Lumbert
as Mental Patient
|John P. Chittick
as John P. Chittick
|Bryan Jones
as Creature Stage #2
|Richard Mandell
as George
|Sabrina Dungan
as High school student (uncredited)
|Ralph A. Recchia
as Street Patron (uncredited)
|Faran Tahir
as Ali
|William Atherton
as Father Westhoff
|Ele Bardha
as Coulter
|Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad
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It looked as though Monday's contest was headed into extra innings, when Neil Walker hit a soft flare that evaded Brandon Phillips and then Jay Bruce's throw home skipped over the head of Devin Mesoraco to allow the winning run to score for Pittsburgh in the bottom of the ninth at PNC Park.
The Reds (8-11) looked to have the Pirates (9-11) number once again, but one swing of the bat drastically changed the game for the Buccos and Andrew McCutchen continued to pester Reds pitching this season. Pittsburgh had just come off a weekend in which they had two straight bullpen implosions in the ninth against Milwaukee and gave away the lead in the eighth on Monday and nearly again in the ninth.
Cincinnati started the game the same way it did in the final meeting with the Pirates last week. Billy Hamilton reached despite not getting a hit (hit by pitch) then advanced to third on a ground ball by Joey Votto and was able to jar the ball loose from Russell Martin at home to score the first run despite the Reds not collecting at hit in the inning. The Reds added another in the third on back-to-back doubles by Phillips and Todd Frazier.
Then came a familiar scene for Reds fans in the fourth. After a single by McCutchen and a double for Pedro Alvarez, Walker was hit by Mike Leake to load the bases for Ike Davis. Davis entered the game with only one home run and five RBI. Four of those runs came on a walk-off grand slam he hit off J.J. Hoover back on April 5, when Davis was with the New York Mets. This time against Leake, Davis turned the trick in a Pirates uniform to give Pittsburgh the quick 4-2 lead. It is the first time that a player has hit a grand slam with two different teams in the month of April, and Davis joined Ray Boone and Mike Piazza as the only players to hit a grand slam for two different teams against the same opponent in a single season.
Down but not out, the Reds started their rally against Francisco Liriano in the seventh when Hamilton scored Mesoraco, who had reached on an error, on a sac fly to center. Cincinnati tied the game when Liriano was replaced by Justin Wilson who gave up and RBI double to Bruce and then another on a single by Mesoraco. Bryan Price challenged that Bruce also scored on the play, but replay confirmed that Starling Marte's throw and Martin's tag beat Bruce before he touched home.
That proved costly for Cincinnati as McCutchen led off the eighth inning with a home run served up by Manny Parra. He settled in to retire two of the next three hitters, but was pulled in favor of Hoover (1-2). Hoover allowed a pinch hit single by Travis Snider, who was sporting a black eye from Sunday's fracas with the Brewers, and then walked the bases loaded for Jordy Mercer. Hoover was able to rebound and struck out Mercer to end the threat.
Jared Hughes (1-0) came on for the Pirates after just being called up for the injured Wandy Rodriguez, who was slated to start against the Reds on Thursday. Hughes was able to retire Hamilton and Votto, but Phillips and Frazier struck for back-to-back singles to put the go-ahead run in scoring position for Bruce. The left-handed slugger sent a rocket to center field, but it was not hard enough to elude McCutchen for the final out.
Hoover retired Marte on line drive to Chris Heisey, but walked Martin and McCutchen for Alvarez. On a 3-2 count, Hoover got Alvarez to hit into an infield fly to set up Walker to be the hero. Walker fell down in the count 0-2, but hit a ball that tailed away from a leaping Phillips. The slow-footed Martin charged home and Bruce corralled the hit and fired toward the plate, but right before it reached Mesoraco, the ball bounced way over the head of the waiting catcher to send the Reds home losers for only the second time in their last six games.
Tuesday's game features each teams best pitchers in the young season. Former Red Edinson Volquez (1-0, 1.71 ERA) leads the Pirates against Johnny Cueto (1-2, 1.50 ERA). Cueto earned his first win of the year in his last outing when he threw a complete game shutout against the Pirates that included 12 strikeouts.


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Enchanting is one of the best professions in the game gold making wise why? Because there are multiple markets that can be dipped into, there are the leveling enchants, there are the high-end expensive raiding enchants and then of course we have the Bind on Account enchants, and that's not even all, you also have the twink enchanting market. The best part about it all is that every market is profitable, It's simply mind boggling the amount of gold enchanting has made me in the past 6 months.
I'd like to focus on the Bind on Account enchants as these are in my best opinion the best out of the three to craft and sell. There are numerous Bind on Accounts pieces ranging from a chest, weapon, and even cloaks. I want to break it down further and list the best selling enchants by armor type, I will also give a brief description on which enchant is the best out of X enchants.
- Enchant Chest: Major Mana
- Enchant Chest: Major Health
- Enchant Chest: Greater Stats
- Enchant Chest: Stats
- Enchanting Weapon - Agility
- Enchanting Weapon - 2H Agility
- Enchanting Weapon - Mighty Intellect
- Enchanting Weapon - Strength
- Enchanting Weapon - Unholy
- Enchanting Weapon - Lifestealing
- Enchanting Weapon - Fiery
- Enchanting Weapon - Icy Chill
- Enchanting Weapon - Crusader
- Enchanting Weapon - Healing Power
- Enchanting Weapon - SpellPower
A bunch of classes like the Agility enchants, namely hunters, rogues and feral druids. They're awesome to craft but with Blizzard nerfing Essence of Air drops it's become a little harder to craft. I also find that the Strength enchant sells very well. Fiery, Icy Chill, Unholy & Lifestealing also sell, but not as well as others.
Cloak Enchants
- Enchant Back: Stealth
- Enchant Cloak - Superior Defense
- Enchant Cloak - Subtlety
- Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility
Before I let you guys run off to do your thing, I want to mention one last enchant, enchant boots: Minor Speed. This is an excellent enchant to craft and sell to people who are leveling. A passive 8% run speed bonus is simply awesome if you ask me.
Did I miss any enchants? How is your BOA Market doing?


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I see this page before. Cracking Playfair code And I download the C file in it.However,I am still confused about the code. How to evaluate a solution? What does this mean?
if (diff > 0 || ((float) rand () / RAND_MAX < exp (diff / T)))
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Backup site for the fucked up videos
Because of the insane amount of traffic this site got today because of the videos of me watching two girls one cup and the video of Ari's shocking butthole we set up a back up site that has all the videos plus some very disturbing still shots. Everything is backed up on DUGGED.COM.
I'm going to be on Opie and Anthony in the morning, so I'm sure the traffic is going to be even more insane once I tell them about the video, especially since Ari is going to be there with me. Ari and I are performing tomorrow night (friday) at midnight at Caroline's on Broadway in NYC.