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The Perfect Summer VacationBy David Holmes
The long-awaited summer vacation can bring fresh opportunities to revive a flagging marriage or an intimate relationship that has grown stale. New, exciting vistas or simply "somewhere away from it all" can provide just what is needed to bring to life dormant feelings, to reawaken the excitement of that first romantic encounter. If your vacation is to be a success, the choice of location and the style of vacation are of utmost importance. To make it work, keep in mind your partner's likes and dislikes—and plan accordingly.
This doesn't mean that you are to forget your own needs. Successful relationships are built on compromise; there has to be a great deal of give-and-take, and this is true just as much in deciding where to go away together as in anything else. But some insight as to what would bring the best out in you and the other party obviously helps in planning it with more intelligence. The following Sun-Sign readings can be used as a guide for planning that break you've been waiting to take together.
ARIES: To bring out into full bloom the innate pioneering qualities of these individuals, the vacation should be of the bold, enterprising type. Anything and everything to do with climbing, skiing, hang gliding, etc., will see them in their element. If all this is a bit much for their hapless partner, these individuals will just as eagerly settle for exploring exotic territories, provided that they are allowed to take the initiative. They are irritated by routine and tidy schedules—the package tour is definitely not for them. They relish locations with a stark, dramatic aspect. Mountains or high cliffs overlooking the ocean will be the favorite backdrops. But most places will do, as long as they are away from tourist communities and "beach loafers." Whatever they do and wherever they go, they can never do less than put their whole heart and soul into it. Given free rein to their ample leadership qualities, the vacation will be a triumph of excitement and adventure.
TAURUS: For these individuals on vacation, good food and hospitality are what they want most of all, with perhaps a breathtaking view from their hotel window of the sun setting over a warm sea. They are romantics at heart and are strongly drawn to places of the "heroic old world," such as Greece and Italy. They are extremely acquisitive and love nothing more than to browse through the bazaars and marketplaces, excited by the prospect of picking up a few bargains to take back home with them. They have acute artistic sensibilities and love to gaze at the fluted pillars of the Parthenon or the great paintings of the Renaissance. Anything too strenuous is out. They like to take things at a slow, steady pace and will not be rushed in their pleasures by anyone. They will not tolerate anything second-rate. Everything must be of the finest quality, from the house wine to the décor in the hotel room. If these conditions are satisfied, then they will please everybody with their warm, romantic glow and infectious complacency.
GEMINI: Variety of experience should be the vacation keynote for these individuals. Each day should provide widely different stimulating though brief diversions. Trips to museums, art galleries, and parks will keep the mind of these active people occupied. The vacation should provide plenty of scope for socializing. They must be in the thick of company so that they can display their erudition and inimitable comic talent. The type of location that would suit them best would be a big city. Paris, London, New York—places that harbor an inexhaustible supply of social and cultural delights—will satisfy their electric and changeable nature. Self-catering trips are out because this would entail too much time wasted in cooking when they should be out and about, quickening their intellect at the science museum and planetarium. They like to flirt, but it shouldn't be taken seriously. If all goes well, there should never be a dull or monotonous moment.
CANCER: These individuals would much prefer to spend a vacation in a quiet, idyllic setting. They like nothing more than to snuggle down with their partner in a remote country cottage, beautifully situation in the midst of woods and hills, with a lake not too far away. Of course, the place must have all the traditional paraphernalia: a log fire for a little romantic warmth in the evening, oak beams, perhaps even a goat tethered in the backyard. Traditional, yes, but it must be comfortable. A leaky roof or a bed that creaks and groans will likely put them in an ill humor that will be difficult to dispel. They have a powerful imagination and the gift of heightening every experienced. They don't need sophistication to be happy. They are in their element messing around in boats and love to wander around the waterside, perhaps with a sketch pad and pencil, exercising their considerable artistic talent. They have the remarkable knack of transforming any environment into a warm, homey one, making it easy for heartfelt emotions to be expressed and shared with tenderness.
LEO: These individuals would rather be dead than find themselves in squalid, cheap surroundings. They can be equally at home in a campsite or five-star hotel, provided they are taken care of in the style to which they are accustomed. After all, they are doing the place the honor of being a guest there! They love company—but not so much that they become anonymous. Small social gatherings are more to their taste, where they can become the center of attention and dispense their favors to their loyal admirers. They gravitate towards locations that exhibit buildings of the grand, classical style. They feel quite at ease in majestic cathedrals and palaces and adore pomp and ceremony of any kind. Nevertheless, some of them will make straight for the beach, quite content to while away the hours basking in the hot sun. If their dignity is not affronted by the vulgar, they will be extremely gracious company, fun to be with and quite generous.
VIRGO: These individuals prefer to shun the flashy and glamorous type of vacation, choosing instead the simple life. They are fond of the open air rather than crowded centers and are perfectly happy roughing it in a tent. They are an active lot, in their own quiet way, and enjoy nothing more than to hike across areas of natural beauty. Routine doesn't bother them. In fact, they're more relaxed if they can get into a steady rhythm, rising early at sunup and retiring in the early evening, satisfyingly exhausted after a day's trekking. They don't flourish in extremes of environment, being notoriously hypochondriacal at the best of times. Wherever they go, however, they are sure to have a comprehensive selection of medicines and potions. They enjoy exploring, but not in the big manner of the born leader. They prefer their vacation to be a well-planned campaign, down to the tiniest detail. They can be warm and delightful company, sensitive to their partner's needs.
LIBRA: As far as these individuals are concerned, a vacation should entail meeting as many people as possible. Not just anyone will do, of course; they must be as refined and gracious as themselves, well versed in the niceties of social intercourse. The big cities will excite them, since they can pick and choose social scenes of the right texture. Wherever they go, it must be a picture of harmony. Nothing upsets them more than squalor, ugliness, bad manners, or sloppy service. They will never give cheap plans a second thought—not so much because they desire the best for themselves, but also because their partner is deserving, in their eyes, of nothing but the best. In general, they are happy if their companion is enjoying the trip. Indecisiveness can often plague them. It is best to have the day planned out beforehand. Better still, it might be a good idea to employ the services of a reputable tour company that will suggest itineraries for the day and provide vacationers with expert guides.
SCORPIO: These individuals are magnetically attracted to locations that are steeped in mystery. They are fascinated by the ancient world, particularly places with a magical or religious significance. They enjoy drawing power from intense, elemental surroundings, such as a tempestuous sea or lofty mountain range. For these people, a vacation is to be a deeply felt experience if it is to have any meaning at all. They are not at their best in crowded resorts. If imposed on by others, they will become resentful (although nothing will show on their cool, imperturbable exterior), which will later find an outlet that could "poison" the festive mood. They expect their partner to share with them the intensity of emotion experienced in the face of raw nature or in the presence of an ancient enigma. For their own good, however, it is often wise to pull them away from their deep meditations to somewhere lighter and a bit frivolous. A little dancing, for example, will bring their attention back to the present.
SAGITTARIUS: For these individuals, no holiday will do unless it offers unlimited opportunity for exploration, sports, and other extroverted activities. They have boundless enthusiasm for these things and must be given scope to range far and wide. Unless their companion brings a note of realism into the vacation plans, they are likely to have a "no-holds-barred" approach, considering everything from big-game hunting in Africa to deep-sea fishing in the Pacific. They are extremely robust and can cope with conditions that lesser mortals would balk at. They should bear this in mind before they start dragging their hapless partner all over the place in pursuit of adventure. Another side to their nature is their tendency to overindulge when given half a chance. Their partner should not be afraid to order them to halt if they seem to be going over the top with unfamiliar food and drink. Nothing is more likely to wreck the vacation than a siege of sickness.
CAPRICORN: If these individuals are left to organize a vacation on their own, they may never get beyond the front door. Their planning is so comprehensive that they can see all possible ramifications, including everything that might go wrong. If their innate caution tells them it might be safer to stay at home, they may be very hard to budge. The type of questions these individuals will be intent on asking are: "Is the place too expensive?" "Is there anywhere of better value?" They are thrifty and economical and will hold back from paying for a venture that sounds questionable. Wherever they finally decide to go, it must be a place suited to the recuperation of their vital energies that they lose at a prodigious rate by constantly worrying about the future. Their surroundings must be light and cheery, with plenty of sunshine. Ease and relaxation will help them to forget, for awhile, their heavy burdens and make them more amenable to the lighter and happier side of things.
AQUARIUS: A vacation for these individuals should ideally be an unconventional affair. They prefer the unusual, the strange, and the unconventional. They are the most progressive thinkers of the zodiac, so you can forget the package trip or leisure camp. The type of thing they look for will most likely be found in the classified sections of alternative magazines. Whether it be an overland trek across Australia in a converted van or a caving holiday in Iceland, you can be sure they'll cut across conventional ideas at right angles. They need company as well—but of the right kind. They love nothing more than to mix with the natives, despite the barriers of language and culture that would put off their more conservative cousins. They try to avoid places where bigotry and intolerance prevail, believing that people are all brothers and sisters under the skin. If they can resist the intrusion of conventionality into the holiday, they will be great fun and most stimulating as summer companions.
PISCES: It is an absolute must for these individuals occasionally to retreat from the harsh demands of the world. A vacation should satisfy this need and be a period of quiet and solitude. Although they have a great empathic faculty and readily commune with nature, they can be adversely affected in the midst of striking, elemental settings. Stormy seas and dizzy cliff tops are more likely to make them melancholy than coax out their carefree and high-spirited side. A better location perhaps would be a small rural village with a lake nearby to satisfy their watery affinity. Short rambles along country lanes, plenty of fresh air, and ample sunshine will soon see their vitality wax strong. Crowds should be avoided, and it might be worthwhile to make extra checks to see that the accommodations are not unduly restrictive. They delight in wandering and soaking up natural beauty, perhaps composing a sonnet in their heads as they go along. To bring out the best in them, their companion should always strive to give positive encouragement and support them in their artistic, spiritual, and educational endeavors.
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DRS. OZ & ROIZEN MISS OPPORTUNITY IN THEIR BOOK YOU: HAVING A BABYThis "call to action" comes from member Norella Hobby, (civilian) director of the New Parent Support Program at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. An RN who also has her Certificate in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology from SBGI, Norella sends this alert about You: Having a Baby, by media sensations Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen: "To stay up-to-date and provide the latest information to my clients, I constantly read/review the new things I can find. I ran across the book on CD in Barnes and Noble. I thought I was hearing things (honestly) so I bought the book to see if I was just hearing things, and there it was in black and white! @#$!" Exactly what was in black and white? In a discussion of circumcision on pg. 274, they declare: "No matter what you decide, know that a local anesthetic is applied, and because of a baby's immature brain development, it appears that he doesn't process pain the same way as we do—so it's not as if circumcision will leave him with a lasting cross- your-legs feeling." And then there's their discussion of prenatal pain perception, which is technically accurate, but SO incomplete! (http://ask.doctoroz.com/question/does-fetus-experience-pain) Norella's frustration is rightly placed. All over TV and radio, Dr. Oz is the most popularly influential medical doctor of our era, and people listen to him (and his less visible but "perceived as brilliant" cohort Dr. Roizen). They are also (usually) on the leading edge of progressive health information, and actually seem like thoughtful guys. If you feel you have a compelling, reasonable way in which to enlighten the docs about prenatal psychology (i.e., another perspective on fetal pain than "the fetal brain cannot understand these signals or put them into perspective"), visit Dr. Oz's website and fill in the "What Do You Want To Teach Dr. Oz?" page—go for it!!
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I've read other posts on this, but they have not helped resolve my problem. I've had Bad Behavior for a long time and haven't had any problems. Today, suddenly, it will not allow me to log in or do anything. It blocks all my actions with the 403 intercept. It does this from multiple computers and multiple IP addresses.
More than once just now, I've completely deleted the Bad Behavior directories and dropped the bad_behavior table from the database. As soon as I freshly install a fresh download and activate it, it blocks me again. I have no idea what has changed to cause this behavior.
Some of the posts addressing this issue say to look in the bad_behavior_log table. I don't have a bad_behavior_log table. I tried looking for my current IP address in the bad_behavior table and it's in there, but I don't see any thing about it being blocked. And how could I already be blocked in the database immediately upon a fresh install after dropping the bad_behavior table anyway? I've refreshed my ATT/Yahoo DSL IP address multiple times, too, and every one is blocked. At this point, I've had to deem Bad Behavior as utterly useless and have removed it for the time being. Is there a fix or is there a comparable, less-problematic substitute? Thanks for any help!!!


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Saturday, January 24, 2009. (AP) -- Jarvis Varnado had 14 points and blocked four shots and Mississippi State overcame walk-on Ricky McPhee's 3-point barrage to beat Georgia 67-61 on Saturday night.
Mississippi State led by 19 at 30-11 midway through the first half, but McPhee, a walk-on, made three 3-pointers in the first nine minutes of the second half to cut the lead to 47-43.
McPhee, who had a career-high 15 points, added another 3 with 7:11 remaining to cut State's lead to 52-50, but the visitors scored the next eight points.
Georgia freshman Dustin Ware had 14 points, including a 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left cut Mississippi State's lead to 64-61.
Ravern Johnson led Mississippi State (14-6 overall, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) with 21 points, all in the first half. Georgia (9-10, 0-4) has lost six straight.
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Wylie senior Israel Acuay (42) tries to block a kick against Sachse on Aug. 30. Wylie lost 56-52, after leading by 18 points in the fourth quarter. The team plays West Mesquite 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wylie ISD Stadium.
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Early-morning fire destroys Springfield barnStaff Report | November 13,2013Len Emery Photo
Smoke billows above a residence on Parker Hill Road in Springfield Wednesday morning.An early morning structure fire on Parker Hill Road in Springfield Wednesday morning had firefighters battling a large barn and connecting outbuildings in a blaze that called crews from as far away as Ludlow.
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Published: Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11:00 p.m.
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The Nicholls State University baseball team wrapped up its Southland Confernce by splitting Saturday's doubleheader against Houston Baptist.
The Colonels opened the day with a 5-3 win by dropped the nightcap 7-5 in 15 innings.
Because of the threat of rain, today's game was moved to Saturday and was played as a doubleheader.
In the first game, the Colonels (10-10 overall, 2-1 in SLC) scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to take the lead for good.
Leo Vargas led Nicholls by going 2-for-4 wqith a run, and Tyler Duplantis drove in two runs. Also collecting one RBI each were Charles Morton, Justin Smithand Darius Knight. Grant Borne was the winning pitcher, and Stuart Holmes picked up the save.
Houston Baptist (9-7, 1-2 in SLC) won the second game by scoring a pair of runs in hte 15th inning. The Huskies had 22 hits.
The Colonels had 12 hits, led by Vargas (three hits) and Morton (two hits). Jason McDonald was the losing pitcher in relief.
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Howe debuted in 2001, when SoCal fashion designer Jade Howe started making men's clothing that embodied the company's now-signature blend of European tailoring and West Coast attitude. Howe's threads immediately resonated with the creative set, and won a loyal following among "indie executives" of the art, music, and entrepreneurial worlds. Howe still going strong with a full collection of denim jeans and jackets, pants, graphic T-shirts, and rock 'n' roll inspired suits. Howe calls its aesthetic "cowboy punk meets English country gentleman." We call it fine clothing.
Since 2001, Howe has been outfitting creative professionals with clothing that expertly toes the line between West Coast rebelliousness and European tailoring. And our selection from the line has both sides of the coin well represented. From washed out Henleys to dark denim to razor sharp blazers, this is the gear to see you stylishly through the workweek — and well beyond.
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The "Leave It To Beaver" depiction of a male breadwinner may soon become a relic of old sitcoms.
According to a new study, subject of this week's Time magazine cover story, women are on pace to outearn their husbands in the future.
Forty percent of wives currently make more than their husbands, while single women 30 and under without children outright outearn their male counterparts. That statistic is of most interest to experts, who say it indicates the very real possibility that the current crop of 20-somethings could become the breadwinners in their future marriages, potentially paving the way for future generations of women to continue taking on that role.
Liza Mundy, who wrote the Time article, says the shift in earning power was initially prompted by the birth control pill, which allowed women to delay marriage and childbearing to pursue education and careers. With the doors to higher education swung wide open, Mundy says, women took full advantage, now earning the majority of degrees across the board, from bachelor's to doctorates.
Mundy sees the shift not as a threat to traditional masculinity, but something that could allow both men and women the opportunity to adopt the full spectrum of roles available--domestic and professional--rather than being combined to separate spheres.
It will "broaden the definition of masculinity," she says, speculating that the definition will include "cooking as well as hunting, child care as well as golf."
There are still barriers to women's financial ascendance; women still only make 81 cents to every dollar a man earns. Some research shows as much as a 40 percent pay gap between men and women with business school degrees 10 years out of graduate school.


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Another study is urging you to eat more whole grains.
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Twilight was a really bad movie that was very popular.
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hmm...... Meet the Spartans was funny but still sucked.
But nothing can beat the Super Mario Bros. movie (which i never watched), and judging by reception, may never watch it!
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NACHO LIBRE. That movie sucked hard.
The Game.
Is it after 9PM EST? You should probably ignore the above post.
I enjoyed Mario Bros.
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Third. I hate Jack Black so much. Not funny, not talented.
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Plan 9 from Outer Space was pretty terrible, but it fell into the "so bad it's good" genre. As for movies that are worse than that, I rarely allow myself to sit through them, if ever.
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Worst movie hmm...i havent seen much sucky movies so i'll say Re-posessed (1990, with Leslie Nielsen.)
Found that movie insanely hillarious. But I'm one of few people who actually liked it.
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Isn't there already a topic like this? Anyway, they would have to be Tropic Thunder, Meet the Spartans, Apocalypto, Date Movie and Epic Movie.
Tropic Thunder wasn't bad.
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Monday, January 11th, 2016:
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|Meet the President, College personnel, and fellow students; become acquainted with the unique mission and environment of LDS Business College.
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BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor John Michael Higgins was born in Boston, Mass., on this date in 1963. This birthday guy starred as Peter Lovett on "Happily Divorced" and appeared in a recurring role on "The Good Wife." Higgins has lent his voice talents to episodes of the animated series "The Legend of Korra" and "Bob's Burgers." On the big screen, Higgins has appeared in such films as "Bad Teacher," "We Bought a Zoo" and "Pitch Perfect."
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Innovation and ingenuity ignite the flames of success. You can soar above the pack and get much accomplished if you put your thinking cap on. In your case, that cap might be hooked to a mobile phone.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It's time to call a time out and refuse to either criticize or give a nod of approval to politically incorrect conversations. Kiss and make up, even if it's not required. Put all your energies into superlative accomplishment.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Ask not what you can do for your country, etc. Rather than asking why people bring you down or spoil your mood, ask yourself how you can inspire others to be happier and more creative, and be a motivating force.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You don't really need much to be happy. There's no reason to feel that you've been left out of the loop or are missing out on the latest fad. Handle your relationships, as well as your finances, by living up to the best Spartan ideals.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Bad taste is often a case of fad taste. The worst thing is that people or ads will convince you that the hottest new item on the shelves is a "must have" or necessary to be part of the "in" crowd. Pass up impromptu shopping sprees.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): No one will mistake your silence for ignorance, or your kindness for weakness. Sometimes, helpful actions performed without saying a single word or asking for applause are the ones that are most appreciated.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Grab the reins and get cracking. You can take action, pursue your dreams and make the world your oyster. While you're at it, keep an eye out for pearls. Be attentive and loving toward the most significant person in your life.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Set the bar high, but not so high that it's out of reach. Trying to reach impossible heights of perfection can cause frustration and aggravation. Focus instead on using shrewd business tactics to accomplish your goals.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look for the facts, not the fallacies. Just because someone seems somewhat unpredictable doesn't mean a breakup is inevitable. A job or financial opportunity may require closer scrutiny.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You don't need to gush or go overboard to be kind and affectionate toward someone. Handle your finances by striking a balance between efficiency and caution. Handle a relationship by being fair and open-minded.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Flutter your wings like a butterfly, but sting like a bee. You can be a social butterfly and make yourself the center of admiration without being seen as a pushover or lightweight. Avoid dwelling on inadequacies.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Even the truest, bluest lovebirds might have an occasional squabble, but by the end of the day they will happily roost together. Remember that you and your partner should always focus, first and foremost, on being best friends.
IF FEBRUARY 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Put your street savvy to work and make solid decisions about finances, career and business during April, while your feet are firmly on the ground. Taking a glamorous vacation or developing ideas based on your inspirations might be a safe bet, too. If you're swept up in a fantasy or new romantic relationship in June and early July, you might neglect your career aspirations or become susceptible to your own wishful thinking. In August, September and October, put your nose to the grindstone and be sure you're responsible and ethical. Stay on top of your obligations now to avoid problems then. During those three months, don't take a chance by making important commitments, starting a new job, or adding extra obligations.


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Alpacas of Breezy Hill Ranch are very gentle creatures and they hope you'll stop by to wish them a happy New Year! Owners Lisa and David Proulx will have alpaca products to buy such as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks.
NBT Bank Parking Lot, all night.
Lila's Laidback BBQ serves slow braised, marinated meat, slaw, fries and other delicious sides that will hit the spot.
NBT Bank Parking Lot, all night.
Moby Dick's Fish Fry serves deep fried fresh pollock with soups and other healthy fried foods.
Empire State College, all night.
Reggie's Veggies from Greenwich New York, sells cider, donuts and macaroni & cheese to keep you going throughout the night.
Adirondack Trust Drive through, and Cider only at Saratoga Arts, all night.
Ziti Dinner sponsored by the PNECC youth programming provides a baked Ziti meal with a salad, beverage and dessert for $8 adult, $4 youth and $.50 kids.
Presbyterian-New England Church, 4pm - 8pm.
First Night Posters are for sale at Crafters Gallery, the Bouchard Art Gallery in the Post Office, the Hilton Gift Shop, Saratoga Arts and the City Center Merchandise Table located in the mainstage hall. Posters with art by Sharon Bolton are $15 for the small size and $20 for the large size.
First Night 5k Shirts are available in assorted sizes from this year for $20 and select previous years for $10 at the City Center Merchandise Table located in the mainstage hall.
GE Kids in Free Days Event
First Night Saratoga, the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the region, is a GE Kids in Free Days event. One child aged 12 and under will be admitted free with each paid adult. Both Saratoga Arts and GE share the goal of providing a variety of outstanding, family-oriented community events. Since First Night Saratoga is an alcohol-free, family-friendly event, it is a natural fit with GE's Kids In Free Days program which offers free admission for kids 12 and under with a paying adult at special events across New York's Capital Region.
How it works
Detach the coupon on your buttoncard and redeem it on New Year's Eve at one of the following locations:
Saratoga Arts (320 Broadway, Saratoga)
Saratoga City Center (522 Broadway)
Lake Avenue School (126 Lake Ave) between 6-9pm
Participants receive a wristband that will allow one admission of a child 12 years old and under to all First Night venues.
GE has been sponsoring GE Kids in Free Days at venues across the Capital Region for nearly a decade. Last year more than 7,000 Capital Region youngsters attended a wide array of cultural, educational, and sports events free-of-charge. Details on GE Kids in Free Days can be found at GEKidsinFreeDays.com.
All First Night Saratoga events are family-friendly, but here are some with just kids in mind from last years' event!
Ballston Spa Film Fest, Inc. (BSFF) is an independent non-profit whose mission is to promote an appreciation of films and filmmaking in the Ballston Spa and Greater Capital District communities. Since 2008, they have offered a free monthly classic film series to the public and have presnted an annual short-film festival the first week in August in which established, emerging and student film-makers display their works. This year at First Night they will present "Best of the Fest", a selection of the best short films from this year's BSFF featuring animated and live action films from one to fifteen minutes in length from around the world... and neighborhood. Saratoga Arts Dee Sarno Theater: 6pm-8pm
Caricatures by Rich Conley bring a fun, creative touch to your new year. He believes in capturing the personality as well as the person and will leave you with a great drawing and even better memory. Gift caricatures make great presents, which is why Rich will be set up at the Saratoga Springs Post Office where we are also offering a special ink stamp in commemoration of our 20th anniversary. The Post Office will be open all night, so you can send your special portrait off to a loved one right away! Saratoga Springs Post Office, All Night
Chris Ruggiero presents his nationally acclaimed one man variety show. Whether he's juggling random objects on a unicycle or executing seemingly impossible tricks and stunts, nothing is off limits! Thousands of audience members have been left in a state of laughter and amazement. As ELLEN says, "he's Epic!". Saratoga Arts Dee Sarno Theater: 9pm & 11pm
The Homespun Dancers invite you to come kick up your heels to live fiddle music. Enjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation. We play music and get everyone involved – from ages 2 to 102 — especially those who have not danced before, in easy-to-learn American barn dance favorites: circles, squares, contras, as well as a few international folk (Irish, Dutch, Russian, Israeli, French, African, and more) dances. The toe-tapping music consists of reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes, and waltzes. Besides fiddle, instruments in a family dance could include banjo, mandolin, flute, pennywhistle, clarinet, guitar, piano, recorder, accordion, dulcimer, percussion, and more. While participation in the dancing is encouraged — and it's hard to sit still — it's fun to just listen to the music and watch too! Lake Avenue School Gym #2: 7pm & 9pm
Joshua Lozoff has been studying and sharing magic around the world for over fifteen years. He regularly performs throughout the U.S. Before turning his attention to magic, Joshua was a professional actor in Los Angeles, including a notable recurring role on the TV show Cheers, as Gino Tortelli, and as Logan in the movie Clueless. You can even see Joshua's martial arts prowess on display (he holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido) in the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! After 14 years as a professional actor, Joshua left Los Angeles to regain his sanity and devote more time to service work, including volunteer stints throughout Latin America. It was during his travels that a chance encounter with a street magician sparked a new passion, and Joshua began his training. Traveling around the world, Joshua studied with master magicians on several continents. After years of full-time training, he began sharing his craft with others. Now Joshua is regarded as one of the top magicians working today. Joshua loves sharing his craft with people in every setting, and his love and respect for magic come across in every performance. A few moments spent with Joshua can truly inspire, amaze and entertain. Empire State College, Rotunda: 7pm, 9pm & 11pm
The Mop and Bucket Company is the region's favorite Improv Comedy Troupe. A long-time First Night Saratoga favorite, MOPCO brings to life your suggestions in story, song and games. St. Paul's Lutheran Church: 9pm, 10pm & 11pm
Ratboy Jr. is a Kindie band (independent kids music) from the Hudson Valley in New York. NY. Singer and guitarist Timmy and multi-tasker extraordinaire Matty (he plays drums and keyboards at the same time!) are a rocking duo for all ages, a band for the whole fam. Adults often say, "Hey! We love your music just as much as the kids do!" So, Ratboy Jr. plays music for kids, adults, and everyone in between. They have a knack for blurring the lines and pushing the boundaries between kids music and adults music so that it becomes EVERYONE'S music. They can be found playing all over the country from the Mountain Jam festival to a farmers Market selling jam. St. Paul's Lutheran Church: 6pm, 7pm & 8pm
Saratoga Youth Symphony was founded in 2012. Under the leadership of Music Director Katie Gardner, The SYS provides an orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under and represents more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. Church of St. Peter Parish Center: 6pm & 7pm
Magic by Scott Jameson is the show audiences are calling "Superb!", "A blast!", and "Heartwarming fun for the whole family." Join us for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and a member of the audience will unlock telekinetic abilities. Lake Avenue School Gym #1: 7pm & 9pm
Seth and the Moody Melix is a toe-tapping trio with lyrically rich music for kids that parents can appreciate, too. With guitar (Seth Warden), fiddle (Doug Moody) and percussion (Brian Melick), along with sweet harmony vocals, their songs impart good values and educational tidbits in a fresh upbeat organic style. Lake Avenue School Gym #1: 6pm & 8pm
Silent Wings Raptors bring birds of prey up close courtesy of the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York. Owls, hawks, eagles and falcons; all have remarkable adaptations and skills for survival in the wild and all are breathtakingly beautiful and fascinating to watch! Admired for their strength, speed and astounding grace raptors are some of the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom. Their fierce independence and tenacity has been the source of admiration for countless generations. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them including natural selection and the "human" impact on species survival. You will be able to meet the birds at the end of every demonstration. Lake Avenue School Cafeteria: 6pm-8pm & 8pm-10pm
Steven Brundage has the perfect blend of comedy, talent, and amazing, sophisticated close-up magic. He has performed for thousands of people living in upstate New York, Vermont, New York City, and other surrounding areas. His magic will leave you amazed and wondering for weeks to come. Empire State College, Meeting Room #105: 6pm, 8pm & 10pm
Make plans for a New Year's Eve getaway!
Located inside Embassy Suites only two blocks away from Saratoga Arts, The Diamond Club Grill is a chic place to gather before or after enjoying Saratoga's famous downtown scene. The Diamond Club Grill offers classic dishes as well as a modern twist on traditional pub fare. Live music, celebration and fun is what we are about.
...and ENJOY
an evening filled with live music, dance, comedy, magic and midnight fireworks!


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quote: OPEC could raise the price even higher, but they want to keep it right at the point where the world gets off it at a snails pace.
quote: Your own link disproves your theory about Obama, because it's the same source data my link was from. Prices have dropped slightly since Bush's last year, which is actually a drop when inflation is taken into account.
quote: FWIW, I am anti-wind and anti-solar (at least beyond minimal construction to explore cost reductions in manufacturing). However, natural gas prices dropped with improvements in fracking, and much to the dismay of environmentalists Obama did nothing to stop its use. Natural gas moguls are the driving force behind wind adoption and coal regulations (which I support, but not for AGW reasons) because wind cannot grow without gas growth to fill in the gaps. It's too costly/damaging to ramp coal that fast, and nuclear is baseload only.


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Operator: Good day, everyone and welcome to today's Whole Foods Second Quarter Earnings. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later, you will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session. I will be standing by, should you need any assistance.
It is now my pleasure to turn the conference over to Cindy McCann, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Cindy McCann - VP, Investor Relations: Good afternoon and thank you for joining us. On today's call are John Mackey and Walter Robb, Co-Chief Executive Officers; A.C. Gallo, President; Glenda Flanagan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Jim Sud, Executive Vice President of Growth and Development; and David Lannon and Ken Meyer, Executive Vice Presidents of Operations.
As a reminder, all forward-looking statements on this call are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations and assumptions discussed today. This may be due to a variety of factors, including the risks outlined in our Company's most recently filed Form 10-K. Please note our press release and scripted remarks are available on our website.
I will now turn the call over to John Mackey.
John Mackey - Co-CEO: Thank you, Cindy. Good afternoon everyone. First, I will share highlights from the quarter and then turn to our updated outlook for 2014 and strategic vision for the next few years.
In Q2, our sales grew approximately $300 million to a record $3.3 billion. Our comparable store sales excluding the Easter shift increased 5%, reflecting healthy market share gains. We increased our operating square footage 8% to $14.2 million, expanding our reach to 374 stores across 41 states and three countries. We are particularly proud to have produced average weekly sales per store of $742,000, translating to record sales per gross square foot of $1,000.
As we have called out since the fourth quarter, we believe our comps have been impacted by many factors including our own strategies around value and growth as well as increased competition, the macro environment and weather.
Since Q3 last year, our average price per item growth has moderated 160 basis points, from 3.3% to a three-year low of 1.7% this quarter. We attribute this primarily to our proactive value strategy and believe this is the biggest contributor to the change in our comp trends over the last several quarters.
A dynamically changing competitive environment is certainly a factor as well. With the growing demand for fresh, healthy foods, the offering of natural and organic products is expanding everywhere in new stores, existing stores and online. Looking at the big picture, that's positive for us as it affirms our mission for the last 36 years and speaks to the increasing growth opportunity. However, we believe it is currently impacting our transaction count growth.
In addition, severe weather in several of our larger regions impacted shopping patterns again this quarter, customers making fewer trips and buying more items each trip.
And looking at the sequential change in costs from Q1 and Q2, we estimate that Easter shift was approximately 50 basis points. The moderation in average price per item growth was 26 basis points and an increase in the impact from cannibalization was 5 basis points. Our costs have always included some impact from cannibalization. With our accelerated growth over the last few years, we are seeing a slightly greater impact today. However, at the same time, we're gaining market share.


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Get an overview of this hotelNW Atlanta hotel across from Cobb Galleria Centre
Northwest of Atlanta
Located 12 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, this 17-story hotel is located across the street from Cobb Galleria Centre and adjacent to Cumberland Mall.
Near Cumberland Mall
An indoor/outdoor pool provides seasonal swimming. Cumberland Mall's shopping and dining are an elevator ride and short walk away from Sheraton Suites Atlanta Galleria.
Two-room suites
Guest suites at Sheraton Suites Galleria-Atlanta feature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds for comfort, and parlors with work desks, wet bars, microwaves, and compact refrigerators for convenience.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
Sheraton Suites Galleria-Atlanta2844 Cobb Parkway SE Atlanta GA 30339
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Enjoy swimming at Sheraton Suites Galleria's indoor and seasonal outdoor pools. A mirrored-wall fitness center contains cardio and weight machines, as well as free weights. The business center provides printing. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Copy/fax services are also available (surcharge). This pet-friendly North Atlanta hotel operates a complimentary local area shuttle within a 3-mile radius.
- 24-hour front desk
- Free area shuttle
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Indoor pool
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Luggage storage
- Number of floors - 17
- One meeting room
- Outdoor pool
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Total number of rooms - 278
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor pool
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
- Separate living room
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 9.95 per night )
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Partially open bathroom
- Phone
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Refrigerator
- Room service (limited hours)
- Separate bedroom
- Separate living room
- Shower/tub combination
- WiFi (surcharge)
Where to Eat
The Grill - Two-story skylighted ceiling. Buffet and à la carte breakfast, à la carte lunch, à la carte dinner served daily. Dinner choices such as salads, sandwiches, burgers, salmon, pasta, chicken, steaks.
Martini's Bar - Open for cocktails from late afternoon to late night daily.
Nearby Things to Do
Surrounded by a sundeck, a 40-by-20-foot indoor/outdoor pool provides seasonal swimming. Adjacent is a 20-by-12-foot heated indoor pool year-round enjoyment. A mirrored-wall fitness center contains cardio and weight machines as well as free weights.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
- 1 per room (up to 70 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
24-hour check-in
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 14.95 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 8.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night
Hotel Name
- Sheraton Galleria-Atlanta
- Sheraton Suites Galleria-Atlanta
- Sheraton Suites Hotel Galleria-Atlanta
- Suites Sheraton
- Sheraton Hotel Galleria Atlanta
- Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta Hotel Atlanta
- Sheraton Suites Galleria-Atlanta Hotel
We should mention
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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I looked high and low, and couldn't find plain yogurt. So, I used fat free sour cream in it's place. I added fresh chives, parsley and lemon thyme, from my garden. There was a bit of sharpness to it for some reason....probably the lemon juice, so I added 1 tbsp of honey. WOW! I'm absolutely over the moon with it. I used it as a dip for the first zucchini from the garden. Thanks Pat for a very 'inspiring' recipe. I'll try it again as written, if I ever find the yogurt. Made for Auzzie/NZ Recipe Swap #30.
I really enjoyed the freedom with herb combinations that this recipe offered me. I used basil, thyme, rosemary and sage. The amount of garlic was just right for me. Although it's not as low in fat, I opted for the creamy Greek yoghurt which I always use. I'm just not prepared to use low-fat cheese or yoghurt. Just LOVED the lemon juice in this. If you want your dressing thinner, as long as you like lemon juice, I suggest that you add a bit more lemon juice. We thoroughly enjoyed this as a topping for Lavender Lynn's Hawaiian Meatballs. Made for1-2-3-4 Hit Wonders 2008. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Pat. It's one I know I'll also enjoy on salads.
This has the potential for a good dressing. I think there is an awful lot of freedom in the choice of herbs, and some combinations will certainly be better than others. I went a little crazy and went out to my garden and took a little bit of everything (parsley, dill, lemon balm, chives, cilantro, basil) because I didn't have much of any one thing except for parsley and I was a bit tired of parsley. I also used 2 pressed cloves of garlic and a thick Greek yogurt. This produced a thick dip-like sauce with a real zingy bite. I think that in order to have more of a dressing-like consistency, that I need to thin it a bit with milk or buttermilk, since I always buy the Greek yogurt. I also need to experiment with combinations of herbs to find one that works for me. Thanks for the inspiration to play with this. I do want to find a good, low-cal dressing that I can make at home and enjoy. More than one such dressing, in fact.
A very nice dressing, and a great recipe to keep in mind if you have an herb garden. I used tarragon, chives, basil, marjoram, and parsley. I also used Greek yogurt, which is very thick, so I thinned it with a little cream to get the consistency I wanted for a dressing. I like the tang that the yogurt gives it, very similar to buttermilk dressing. Thanks for posting!
I wanted this to be 5 stars but it was just fine. I did wish to use fresh mint as one of my herbs but could not find any in the couple shops I went to. I used Balkan (thick) yogurt because that is what we prefer, fresh parsley and fresh cilantro, two small garlic cloves (this is the dominant flavour even using small cloves), freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stiring the Balkan yogurt I use makes it smooth out and thiner plus the lemon juice it was thin enough for the salad I served it on: baby spinach leaves, sliced fresh button mushrooms, etc. Working well together. Made for Went to the Market Tag Game - Winter 2010/11.
Versatility is this dressings middle name. This dressing can not only be used on salads but also makes a nice veggie dip and the flavor of it is very versatile depending on which herbs you chose to use. Made using fat free yogurt and for herbs used chives, thyme and parsley. Served as a dip which was quite tasty with the carrots and cucumber, only so so on the celery. Thanks so much for the post.
The Spring "greens" are just coming into the garden, the soft-winds are blowing from the south and the hint of summer in North America is on it's way. What a great way to celebrate this renewal by enjoying a perfectly glorious tasting dressing on those soft leaves? I followed this exactly, but since I pre-smash my garlic, so I eye-balled that amount. I love yogurt and used the low-fat version as suggested. The herbs I used were oregano, parsley, and a bit of crushed mint. Outstanding and mine was perfect consistency, by topping the salad with just a small tablespoon of dressing. Made for *Everyday is a Holiday* May 2009
A nice non fat dip or dressing (I used non fat yogurt). VERY fresh tasting with lots of zip. I used basil, chives and parlsey for the herbs. I subbed lemon pepper for the pepper with great results. I added a little Greek Seasoning as well. Used as a dipping sauce for snow peas and also as a dip for some hamburgers. Made for MAKE MY RECIPE. Thanks, Pat.
Made this with non-fat plain yogurt as part of the WW Core program and it made a tangy and flavorful salad dressing. Initially, I felt the garlic was too sharp and overpowered the basil and lemon so I added additional lemon juice and a pinch of pepper and that seemed to have restored the balance. My suggestion would be to use half the garlic (and this is from a garlic lover) and let your imagination run wild with the herbs. Thanks Pat.
YUM, we liked this.. I served it over salad greens, tomato and avocado and it went down rather well. However, I still can't quite convince DH that extra virgin olive oil dressing + balsamico is not the ONLY one in existance and since I like yogurt far better than he does , he will tolerate dressings like this once in a while but not too often. I can see that I will just have to make it for myself and enjoy it ALL :) Please see my rating system, a lovely 4 stars :) Thanks!


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Most Overrated Player In The World
England are the most Overated team in the world.
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England are overated and of all the so called superstars we have Lampard is the worst. Great club player but can he play for his country? We all saw how bad he was in the world cup and he gets to carry on playing whilst Beckham, one of the few England players to have a moderately good world cup gets dropped because McClaren wants to do something different from Sven. When I say moderatley good world cup, I mean he actually scored a goal and set up a few compared to Lampard who spent most of his time kicking the ball into the top layer of the stands. The only thing Lampard achieved at the world cup was to injure a few spectators who were so bored that getting smaked in the face with a ball as they tried to leave the ground was the most exciting thing that happened to them when watching England during the world cup.
England quit now while you are well and truly behind and we can all carry on talking about how good the 1966 was until the day we die....
By the way the 1966 team would probably even be beaten by Leeds in this day and age...
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England are a quality team that are lacking the motivation a good manager would bring, how can you say England are overated when they have some of the best players in the world? You see the quality we have at club level week in week out.
Anyone with half a brain would realise that a quality manager would take us to the next level.
When you watch England play they stutter & are always nervous, I think this effects the play in a big way & it's the managers job to sort this out & install some venom & conviction into the team.
All i've got to say is your an unpatriotic idoit who seems to be talking out of his rear end!
Get us a world class manager who would drop the donkeys & install some confidence in the team & watch the difference it would make.


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Needed: 10,000 young Americans with potential
Threats to the country's most important computer systems don't merely represent technical problems; they also highlight an urgent workforce challenge, according to computer security experts.
The initial phase of the U.S. Cyber Challenge includes three ongoing competitions meant to identify the most talented people for careers as cyber professionals:
The Obama administration, lawmakers from both major political parties and large defense contractors have identified cybersecurity as a top priority. But even as officials press ahead on policy changes and companies race to build lucrative new technologies, many believe the dearth of highly trained cyber technicians is the most pressing problem.
Experts say thousands of additional professionals will soon be needed as analysts and systems administrators and in other related roles. However, although a tidal wave of new talent is needed, some observers say the current pipeline of candidates looks more like a trickle.
The Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton recently released a report stating that the government will be unable to combat cyber threats without "a more coordinated, sustained effort to increase cybersecurity expertise in the federal workforce." The study's authors also wrote that the "pipeline of potential new talent is inadequate."
Meanwhile, in May, President Barack Obama released the results of his administration's 60-day policy review that compared the current cybersecurity situation to the space race of half a century ago.
"The United States is in a global race that depends on mathematics and science skills," the report states. The authors recommended more math and science education from kindergarten through 12th grade and increased funding for key education and research and development programs.
Richard Schaeffer, director of information assurance at the National Security Agency, said last week that there was a need for insight from a group of people who have yet to be identified. He added that it is important for companies and the government to cooperate to tackle the problem.
"We've got to work this together," Schaeffer said.
He made the comments during a speech at an event on Capitol Hill in which government and industry officials unveiled a new national cybersecurity education program. The goal is to identify 10,000 young Americans with the skills to be cybersecurity practitioners, researchers, guardians and cyber warriors.
The program — called the U.S. Cyber Challenge — is led by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Participants include the Defense Department's Cyber Crime Center, the Air Force Association and the SANS Institute. Universities and aerospace companies are providing support.
Alan Paller, director of research at the SANS Institute and a leader of the initiative, said the program was a massive national search and development program similar to efforts to encourage young athletes.
"If you think about sports, grade school and high school give kids the chance to show that they might be good at basketball or soccer or football," Paller said in an interview July 22. "We don't have anything like that in [the cybersecurity field] except bad things."
There's evidence that other countries, such as China, are taking their search for cyber talent very seriously, he added.
The need to prepare young people to enter the computer security ranks in the United States is even more urgent given indications that the federal cyber workforce is growing older. That was the conclusion of the CIO Council's most recent Information Technology Workforce Capability Assessment, which was released in 2008 but based on 2006 data.
The U.S. Cyber Challenge has five components: a talent search conducted through three ongoing national competitions, educational cyber camps for young people, live competitions, scholarships, and eventually internships and jobs."Rather than just teaching, it's got to be fun," said S. Sanford Schlitt, vice chairman of the board of directors at the Air Force Association. AFA is running an ongoing competition for high school students interested in the cybersecurity field.
Officials say the goal of all the U.S. Cyber Challenge is to identify talented individuals to participate in cyber camps at colleges nationwide. There's also a program to train would-be camp counselors and plans for an FBI agent to visit each of the camps to discuss cyber crime and reinforce the need to use cyber skills in ways that comply with the law.
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Thomas Carper (D-Del.), leaders of House and Senate subcommittees that focus on cybersecurity, said in statements released last week that they supported the cyber challenge and were pleased that their constituents would be involved. Meanwhile, Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued a statement congratulating a high school student from his state who had won one of the initial competitions.
In the meantime, government officials continue to define their needs and develop cybersecurity career paths.
Karen Evans, former administrator of e-government and information technology at the Office of Management and Budget and now a partner at KE+T Partners, said the government needs skilled analysts and systems administrators. She also said it's important to match the focus of government-sponsored training opportunities with the needs of agencies and stressed that people are the greatest asset.
Experts say expanding and reshaping the workforce to meet agencies' future cybersecurity needs won't happen overnight, but existing programs could be expanded and historical parallels could guide the effort.
CSIS' Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency said the simplest way to increase the number of skilled cyber workers in the government would be to expand the National Science Foundation's Scholarship for Service Program. In addition, the government must develop a career path for cyber specialists.
After the Soviet's launched Sputnik, the commissioners wrote, "we were able to respond quickly with educational programs to meet a new kind of security challenge. We believe that the same rapid response is required now for the challenge facing the United States in cyberspace."
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Steve Kelman contends that a recent report on agencies' prize challenges tells only half the success story.
OMB's Data Center Optimization Initiative gives agencies new metrics and goals for fiscal 2018.
NSA and the CIA have revamped themselves in the past year. FCW asked officials how well Fort Meade and Langley are collaborating in cyberspace in pursuit of their separate missions.
The latest version of the Defense Department-wide Enterprise Service Management Framework places more emphasis on managing IT risk.
Despite GSA's efforts to accelerate the FedRAMP approval process, the lack of agency reciprocity puts the program's central goals at risk.
Got some early-career colleagues who are doing great things in federal IT? Nominate them for FCW's 2016 Rising Star awards.
The agency software inventories required under the draft category management policy will be treasure maps that lead to efficient, effective, streamlined buying and unprecedented savings.
As experts warned of the "dire" threats posed by outdated federal technology, lawmakers grilled top feds, debated workforce issues and inched closer to backing a $3.1 billion fix-it fund.
The agency is making strides in developing and deploying border technologies but still has some weaknesses.
My reply to the GS-12 from Boston wanting to get into the cybersecurity field is to do like anyone else - APPLY for the jobs. The government doesn't know about what you want to do until you APPLY for the jobs. There are jobs available just APPLY OFTEN!
This is all fine, but how does a current federal employee "break" into the world of cyber security when the government is recruiting "young college kids". I have plenty of time in the government and I am currently earning a degree in cyber security. Problem is I can not get into the field and I am already in the government. I am a GS-12 and I want to get a job in this area but it seems the government doesn't care about it's current employees.
The cyber challenge is a good place to start but what about a program to bring people in from the private sector who may be interested in transitioning to the government.
I personally find it amusing/sad that Karen would be quoted in this article. She and her little friends are primarily responsible for the sorry state of our existing cyber infrastructure and the lack of smart technical people interested in Federal cyber. Perhaps if she had spent a little more time encouraging useful work, and a little less time on pointless compliance exercises and tyrannical consolidation projects, we wouldn't be in this spot today.
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The Trib Highlights Two Alumni Solo Shows at the MCA
On February 6 Chicago Tribune writer Lori Waxman (Art History, Theory, and Criticism) surveyed concurrent MCA solo shows by Lilli Carré (BFA 2006) and faculty member and fellow alumni Willliam J. O'Brien (MFA 2005, Ceramics). Waxman draws parallels between the artists' shared use of ceramics, a material featured "prominently and fabulously" in both exhibitions. "Both artists ask clay to do more than might be expected of it and also, given the context, less," says Waxman. "There are no high concepts here. Instead, Carré and O'Brien both claim to shape ceramics for the sake of shaping them, to see what will happen to clay under the pressure of water, hand, tools and heat." Carré's "taut and modest show" runs through April 15. William J. O'Brien, the artist's first comprehensive museum survey, runs through May 18.


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'This Town' puts D.C. under witty, insightful, sobering microscope
The clubby political world of Washington, D.C., as Mark Leibovich describes it in "This Town," resembles WWE a little: faces and heels acting out story lines of intense conflict while all working together to get rich.
"A gold rush has enthralled the place," Leibovich writes. "It has, in recent years, become a crucible of easy wealth, fame, forgiveness and next acts. Punditry has replaced reporting as journalism's highest calling, accompanied by a mad dash of 'self-branding,' to borrow a term that had now fully infested the city." »Read Full Article
La Merenda's Sandroni to open a breakfast place in Walker's Point
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Theatre Unchained's 'Foreigner' a perfectly fitting Shue
Larry Shue's "The Foreigner" ostensibly involves a culture clash between a quirky Brit and southern bigots in a Georgian fishing lodge, where Charlie morphs from pathologically shy English nebbish into improbable hero.
But while watching the enjoyable "Foreigner," being staged by Theatre Unchained under John Baiocchi's direction, I realized as never before that Shue's play is also about the clash between literal-minded killjoys and the transforming world of theater, which regularly takes actor and audience into undiscovered countries they'd never otherwise visit. »Read Full Article
Reunited Nickel Creek coming to Riverside Theater May 10
After a seven-year hiatus, Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling progressive bluegrass trio Nickel Creek is back together, and taking its tour to the Riverside Theater May 10. »Read Full Article
Centro's wine lessons over lunch start Feb. 23
Riverwest's centro cafe will present its first "wine school" on Italian wines over a four-course lunch Feb. 23.
Nate Norfolk, a certified sommelier, will discuss the eight wines to be sampled from the Piedmont region, in Italy's northwest, and chef Matt Affholder will prepare four traditional Piedmontese dishes. »Read Full Blog Post
Yanni coming to Riverside Theater Sept. 4
Yanni is embarking on a 140-show world tour that will take him to the Riverside Theater Sept. 4.
The Greek instrumental composer will be combining his live show staples with material from his 2011 album "Truth of Touch," his first collection of all original compositions in nearly a decade. »Read Full Article
Countdown to Spring: 32 days
Let the great warmup begin. Please.
In the meantime, entertain yourself with the Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action playing at The Oriental Theatre. »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee jazz musician Brian Lynch gets a Sochi surprise
Sochi, Russia -- Imagine jazz trumpeter Brian Lynch's surprise when he dedicated a song to Milwaukee during a concert in Sochi and a voice from the back row rang out, "Go Milwaukee!"
Lynch, a Grammy Award-winning musician, was performing at the historic Winter Theater as part of a Cultural Olympiad. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended Nicolet High School. »Read Full Blog Post


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Note: my year, not the year, which would require me to write about recent movies, politics, current events and a lot of other stuff I'm not qualified to yack about.
If you're new to the Monkey, this might serve as a good introduction to the blog. If you're a veteran, well, you can warm yourself at the glow of these twice-stirred embers.
10. Reposting
Lazy dreaming led to a lot of reposting this year and these about Georges Méliès, Louise Brooks, Buster Keaton and Clara Bow proved to be more popular—and timely—the second time around.
9. Buster Keaton's Pie Recipe
Speaking of Buster Keaton, this was the tastiest entry of the year, a recipe from the greatest silent comedian of them all for the perfect pie-throwing pie. Mrs. Smith's it ain't.
8. Major Awards
No, not a leg lamp, but almost as good—a box of DVDs from the good people at True Classics for an essay answering the age-old question, "Citizen Kane: Best Ever?" and Blog of the Month at the greatest blog of them all, If Charlie Parker Was A Gunslinger, There'd Be A Whole Lot Of Dead Copycats. Not to mention the Liebster Blog Award, the Stylish Blogger Award and Katie-Bar-The-Door's unexplained but greatly appreciated willingness to let me hang around with her for twenty-two years running.
7. Sharpologist
The Monkey's other cyberspace gig, an infrequent column about shaving in Hollywood movies, starting here.
6. That's Typing Tuesday
A fairly regular feature here at the Monkey, in which I share unpolished, unpublished writings from my vast store of unpolished, unpublished writings (on Tuesdays), That's Typing Tuesday produced my single-most clicked upon post of the year, some random musings about The Sound of Music.
5. Accidental Substance
Every once in a while I actually manage to write about what I profess to write about—movies and people from the past that you should know about.
4. The Dick Van Dyke Show At Fifty
This one-shot foray into the world of classic television was a pure pleasure to write.
3. The On-Going Silent Oscars Series
My attempt to write the history of silent movies through a series of multi-part essays. Wish the effort were going faster.
2.Report From The Willow Manor Ball: In Cyberspace, No One Can See You Dance
Tess Kincaid of Life at Willow Manor throws a mean party and it got a whole lot meaner when the Mythical Monkey, Katie-Bar-The-Door and the cast of The Thing From Another World showed up. Some free advice: if James "Disco Inferno" Arness shows up at your New Years Eve bash tonight, keep a fire extinguisher handy.
1.Cary Grant Has A Cold
A case of writer's block meets an odd-ball celebrity quote and results in my favorite post of the year.
Happy New Year!
B-Western Wednesdays: Revolt at Fort Laramie (1957)
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The American Studies Program is consistently one of the top-five majors among the undergraduates of Trinity College. Our courses attract students who are interested in a wide array of scholarly approaches from history, policy, and culture to law, economics, and education. Through texts, images, and sounds, the major provides a rich, multidisciplinary exploration of the American experience at home and abroad.
American Studies majors are sharp critical thinkers and skilled researchers who deliver astute analysis in person and in print. Over the years, the American Studies Program at Trinity has served as a foundation for professional training (in law, business, medicine, or media) and graduate work (in the humanities or social sciences). The intimate size of the program fosters close intellectual and personal contact between students and faculty. Situated in Hartford, the one-time home of such luminaries as J. P. Morgan, Mark Twain, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, students in the program are encouraged to take advantage of the unique historical, literary, and artistic resources available.
Trinity's American Studies Program derives its excellence from its faculty of notable professors, many of whom enjoy national reputations and all of whom are active scholars. Engaged and enthusiastic, they enjoy working with students whether in or outside of the classroom.
Upcoming Events
April 14, Thursday, Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall, 4:30PM, "Picturing Frederick Douglass: The Nineteenth Century's Most Photographed American," John Stauffer (Professor of English, African American Studies, and American Studies, Harvard University).
Mar. 10, Thursday, 4:15PM, Washington Room, Mather Hall, "Strength from the Past--Endurance for the Future," Civil Rights activist Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., (Emory University and NSCLC). Co-sponsored by American Studies.
Feb. 24, Thursday, 4:30PM, Seabury Chapel (NC217), "Transmedial Drag: Cabaret Methods, Digital Platforms and Technologies of Fabulous," T. L. Cowan (The New School) and Jasmine Rault (The New School).
Feb. 16, Tuesday, Common Hour, "OMG! Look at Her Butt!! Self-Objectification, Memetic Culture, and Nicki Minaj's Anaconda Feminism, An Ann Plato Fellowhip Finalist Lecture by Aria S. Halliday (Ph.D. Candidate, American Studies, Purdue University).
Nov. 5, Thursday, 4:30PM, Gallows Hall, On Mumia Abu-Jamal, A conversation with Johanna Fernandez (editor of Writing on the Wall: Selected Writings of Mumia Abu-Jamal, 2015) moderated by Vijay Prishad (International Studies). Co-sponsored by American Studies.
Oct. 29, Thursday, 5:30-6:45PM, Reese Room, Smith House, Annual Jan Cohn Lecture--"Vivas to Those Who Have Failed: A Reading," Martin Espada, English (UMass Amherst).
Oct. 22, Thursday, 12:15-1:15PM, Rittenberg Lounge, "Open for Collaboration: Scholarship in the Age of Open Access," A CTL event with Jack Gieseking (American Studies), Jack Dougherty (Educational Studies), Charles Lebel (Language and Culture Studies), and Amy Harrell (Digital Projects Librarian).
Oct. 5, Monday, 12-1PM, Alumni Lounge, Mather Hall, "The Costs of War," Catherine Lutz (Anthropology and International Studies, Brown University). Co-Sponsored by American Studies.
Global History From Below (two events!):
Sept. 18, Friday, 4:30-6:45PM, Cinestudio, Ghosts of Amistad, screening and filmmaker discussion w/Marcus Rediker (U of Pittsburgh).
Sept. 18, Friday, 12:10-1:16 PM, Washington Room, Mather Hall, "People's Poetry/People's History," Conversation and poetry with Martin Espada (UMass Amherst) and Marcus Rediker (U of Pittsburgh).
April 21, Tuesday,12:15 PM, 70 Vernon Street, "Jewish Comics in the City," N.C. Christopher Couch, Visiting Professor of American Studies, Trinity College. Sponsored by the Center for Urban and Global Studies.
March 3, Tuesday, McCook Auditorium, "Lessons from the Struggle: Stokely Carmichael, SNCC, and the Black Power Movement," Peniel Joseph, Professor of History, Tufts University and author of Stokely: A Life (Basic Civitas Books, 2014). Co-sponsored with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
February 12, Thursday, Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall, "Black Power Nostalgia: Night Catches Us, Angela's Mixtape, and the Currency of Blackness," Isaiah Wooden (expected 2015 PhD in Theater and Performance Studies, Stanford University), Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellow.
February 10, Tuesday, Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall: "Reweaving the Garment: Evangelical Christians and the Quest for Justice in Urban America," Stephanie Wolfe (expected 2015 PhD in Religious Studies, Northwestern University), currently a fellow at the John C. Danforth Center on Religion andPolitics, Washington University in St. Louis.
February 3, Tuesday, 4:30, Terrace Rooms B&C, Mather Hall: "The Carrot and the Stick: Food Stamps and the Expansion of the Post-Fordist Welfare State in the U.S.," Maggie Dickinson (PhD in Cultural Anthropology, Graduate Center, CUNY), Senior Instructional Technology Fellow, Macaulay Honors College, CUNY.
January 29, Thursday, 4:30, Reece Room, Smith House: "The Queer Archive: Public Humanities and the LGBTQ Archive," Jen Jack Gieseking (PhD in Enviromental Social Science, Graduate Center, CUNY), Postdoctoral Fellow, Bowdoin College.
November 11, Tuesday, 4:30, Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall, Let's Talk Forum, "Black Americans in a System in Crisis," Margaret Kimberly, editor and columnist for Black Agenda Report. AMST is a sponsor of this event.
October 1, Senior Project Proposal Deadline!!
September 30, Tuesday, 4:30 PM, Reece Room, Smith House: American Studies Annual Jan Cohn Lecture, Ned Blackhawk, (Western Shoshone) Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University. "Native American Studies and the Question of Genocide." Reece Room, Smith House, Reception and book signing to follow.
September 23, Tuesday, 4:30 PM, Washington Room, Mather Hall: NYU Professor Pedro Noguera, "Education and Civil Rights in the 21st Century." American Studies is a co-sponsor of this event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month.
September 16, Tuesday, 12:15-1:10 PM, Alumni Lounge, Mather: Welcome Back Reception! Stop by to meet the AMST faculty for your spring courses. Friendly conversation and lunch provided.
The Latest in American Studies
Profile: Emily Leonard (MA, American Studies).
Interview: Davarian Baldwin on Archibald Motley's Gettin' Religion (1948), a new acquistion @ The Whitney.
Publication: Davarian Baldwin, "'I Will Build a Black Empire': The Birth of a Nation and the Specter of the New Negro," The Journal of the Progressive Age and Gilded Era, 14.4 (October 2015): 599-603.
Award: Chris Hager, Public Scholars Program Grant, National Endowment for the Humanities.
Distinction: Christina Heatheron, finalist for the Constance M. Rourke Prize, American Studies Association prize for best article in American Quarterly.
Publication: Davarian Baldwin, "'The 800-Pound Gargoyle': The Long History of Higher Education and Urban Development on Chicago's South Side," American Quarterly, 67.1 (March 2015), 81-103.
Distinction: Jack Gieseking, Community Learning Initiative (CLI) Grant to develop AMST 409 The Digital Image of the City.
Distinction: Chris Hager, 2015-2016 Nancy Schaenen Endowed Visiting Scholar of Ethics, Prindle Institute for Ethics, DePauw University.
In Hartford and Beyond: Davarian Baldwin @ the Wadsworth Athenuem, in USA Today, and in podcast for the Schomburg Center in New York.
Distinction: Chris Hager, NEH summer stipend, support for "The Epistolary Culture of the U.S. Civil War."
Publication: Scott Gac, "Slave or Free? White or Black? The Representation of George Latimer," New England Quarterly, 88.1 (Mar. 2015), 73-103.
Publication: Tom Wickman,"Winters Embittered with Hardships": Severe Cold, Wabanaki Power, and English Adjustments, 1690–1710," William and Mary Quarterly, 72.1 (Jan. 2015), 57-98.
Distinction: Davarian Baldwin elected to the Board of Directors of the Urban History Association.
WHY are you an American Studies major? The Phi Beta Kapa Society has some answers (hint: you'll earn a higher salary in the long run.) Visit: Know the Facts--Arts and Sciences are Key.
AWARD!! Chris Hager, Frederick Douglass Book Prize for Word by Word (Harvard, 2013). Full details here.
Publication: Christina Heatherton, "University of Radicalism: Ricardo Flores Magón and Leavonworth Penitentiary," American Quarterly, (Sept. 2014): 557-582.
In Hartford! Scott Gac at the Wadsworth Atheneum, Sept. 20, 2014, at 2 PM. Maculinity, race, and violence in the early American art collection.
Congratulations! Frederick Douglass Prize Finalist: Chris Hager for Word by Word (Harvard, 2013), his brilliant work on American emancipation and literacy.
Welcome! Christina Heatherton, assistant professor of American Studies. See "Today Marks First Day of New President, Five Faculty."
Publication: Scott Gac, "The Republican Statesman: William Henry Seward," Reviews in American History 42.2 (June 2104): 285-290.
Congratulations! Lincoln Prize Finalist: Chris Hager for Word by Word (Harvard, 2013) a brilliant workon emancipation and African American literacy.
On the Voice of America: Scott Gac, "Temperance Marked U.S. War Against Drinking," 17 Dec., 2013.
On the BBC: Joan Hedrick,"The Legacy of Uncle Tom," 25 Nov. 2013.
Publication: Davarian Baldwin and Minkah Makalani, eds., Escape From New York: The New Negro Renaissance Beyond Harlem (Minnesota, 2013).
Congratulations!: Madeleine Dickinson ('14), named as President's Fellow for outstanding work as an American Studies major.
Congratulations!: Diana Paulin, whose book, Imperfect Unions: Staging Miscegenation in US Drama and Fiction (2012), has won the 2013 Errol Hill Award for outstanding scholarship in the field of African-American theatre from the American Society for Theatre Research.
Publication: Scott Gac, "Was the Civil War a Mistake? Fifty Years of Edmund Wilson's Patriotic Gore," Reviews in American History (June 2013).
Publication: Tom Wickman, "Arithmetic and Afro-Atlantic pastoral protest: The place of (in)numeracy in Gronniosaw and Equiano" in Abolitionist Places, eds. Jared Hickman and Martha Schoolman (London: Taylor & Francis, 2013).


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