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THOMAS MUELLER, Dip. Ayurvedic Medicine
Is a holistic health practitioner qualified in Ayurvedic Medicine, currently practicing at The Wholistic Medical Centre, Harley Street, London.
Thomas studied Ayurveda in India, New Zealand, Germany and Holland and is accredited with a Diploma of Ayurvedic Medicine (2007) from the New Zealand Qualification Authority. He is clinically trained at the SDM Ayurveda hospital and college, Hassan, India (2010) and had more than one decade of Ayurvedic training at the Vedic University in Holland (1988 – 1999). Concurrently Thomas is trained in Yoga, Meditation, Nutrition and Aromatherapy.
Having worked as an Ayurvedic clinician and teacher of Ayurveda in New Zealand, Australia, Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, USA, Germany, Russia and Thailand, Thomas integrates culturally adept and clinically sound holistic practices, individually tailored for a range of health conditions and wellbeing aspirations. His in-depth understanding of Panchakarma and his diverse and unique training has made him a rare and gifted advocate of holistic therapies. As a teacher, Thomas is inspirational with a wealth of ideas, strategies and a rare level of sensitivity towards students' and clients' needs.
"Thomas Mueller has a profound experience of study and practice in Ayurveda. His practice combines an extraordinary dedication with fine-tuned practical versatility and a focus on Panchakarma."
Dr Vijayendra Murthy www.murthyayurveda.com
Head of Faculty, Ayurvedic Medicine, Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, Auckland.
Thomas's approach to Ayurvedic teaching and practice is modeled on the traditional Indian Gurukula education system. His philosophically sound curriculum programmes, integrated with health science and clinical internships, have allowed Thomas to appreciate the best of both eastern and western health traditions. This is placing him in a unique situation in western Ayurvedic education and practice.
Thomas's previous training as a professional dancer at the University of New Zealand has strongly influenced his fine skills in physical therapies of Ayurveda. He incorporates rhythm, movement, synchrony and soulfulness in imparting Ayurvedic therapies. His approach to Ayurvedic therapies skillfully combines authentic eastern traditions, professional standards of contemporary health practice and energetic healing through a core focus on creating stillness within.
Through his commitment for Ayurvedic education, practice, philosophy, herbal medicine and research, Thomas believes in encouraging a hands on approach to healing. Be it in his practice or teaching sessions, Thomas aims towards a patient centered and student centered approach thus enabling his clients to grow within their own practice.
"My trust in Ayurveda has taken me on a journey that I could never have anticipated. This life experience combined with my passion for arts, places me in a unique position to translate ancient Ayurvedic concepts into contemporary reality."
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Dr. Vijayendra Murthy is a holistic health practitioner, academic and researcher in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. He is a Postgraduate Research Scholar in Public Health at the University of Newcastle, as well as educational consultant and honorary Head of Faculty of Ayurvedic Medicine at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dr. Murthy qualified in Ayurveda with Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and a Master of Surgery (MS) in Shalyatantra from India. Dr.Murthy is trained in Naturopathy with a Bachelor degree in Naturopathy from Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, Auckland. Dr.Murthy qualified with Master of Public Health from the University of Auckland. After practising and teaching Ayurveda in India, taking on the roles of Head of Faculty of Ayurvedic Medicine, Research Fellow and Academic Leader at Wellpark College in New Zealand, Murthy taught Diploma and Graduate degree courses in Natural Health as well as Programs in Research Methods alongside his clinical practice.
Dr. Murthy is a research collaborator of NORPHCAM. He is currently involved in he world's largest research project on Women's use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the treatment of back pain in Australia. Dr. Murthy has a longstanding interest in integrative approaches to Natural Health care, which has led him to integrative clinical practice and researching the role of traditional healing modalities in the West.
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Justice Department investigation
Federal investigators are looking into allegations that the former head of the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation's Superior field office has been selling guns without a federal license. DCI Administrator Dave Matthews told The Associated Press on Thursday that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has been investigating Special Agent Jay Smith for several months.
ATF spokesman Bob Schmidt confirmed the probe. Matthews says he contacted the ATF after another DCI agent, Dan Bethards, notified him in December that Smith had been selling weapons to law enforcement personnel. Smith declined comment when reached on his cell phone Thursday.
Bethards has filed a whistleblower complaint against the state's justice department alleging the agency stripped him of his gun and badge after he raised the allegations.

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Since Mandl's dramatic demonstration1 that osteitis fibrosa can be relieved by the removal of a parathyroid adenoma, an extensive literature has appeared on hyperparathyroidism. The concept that in some cases hypertrophy of the parathyroid glands and osteitis fibrosa are secondary to chronic renal insufficiency is well established.2 The close similarity between adult renal hyperparathyroidism and the renal rickets of late childhood and adolescence has been appreciated more recently.3 Both diseases are characterized by prolonged severe renal insufficiency, alterations in the calcium and phosphorus content of the blood and an increase in the urinary excretion of both substances, hypertrophy of the parathyroid glands, metastatic calcification and abnormalities in the bones. Renal rickets differs from adult renal hyperparathyroidism in the age at which it occurs, the fact that the renal insufficiency is usually due to a congenital anomaly and the greater variation in the appearance of the osseous lesions.
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Alabama Took Big Chance In Recruiting
Alabama was not taking a big chance... Well, okay, yes the Crimson Tide was taking a big Chance. A big Chance Warmack. Bama signed Warmack, the 45th ranked offensive guard by Scout.com, when he finished at Westlake High School in Atlanta in time to enter The University for the spring semester in 2009. And while it wasn't considered a gamble, no one was really jumping up and down about the recruiting coup, either.
Perhaps because of that spring work, Warmack worked his way into the playing rotation on the undefeated, 2009 Southeastern Conference and BCS National championship team.
And Warmack, now a 6-3, 320-pound senior, has been a three-year starter, won another national championship last year, and is projected as a top National Football League draft pick this spring.
Before that, though, Warmack wants to take care of some more business. That starts Saturday against the team he heard most about when growing up. Alabama, ranked second in the nation and champion of the SEC Western Division, takes on Georgia, ranked third and champion of the SEC East, in the SEC Championship Game in Warmack's hometown of Atlanta. Both teams are 11-1 overall and 7-1 in SEC games. Kickoff will be at 4 p.m. EST (3 p.m. central time) with television coverage by CBS. The winner of the game is expected to go to Miami to face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 7.
"I'd be lying if I said it wasn't special for me," Warmack said Monday. "My (high school) offensive line coach played for Georgia back in the day. I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. It's going to be exciting to play against a school that I had always seen and heard about growing up in Atlanta. So I'm excited about that."
Warmack, who has had heard from many friends and family members since Alabama routed Auburn, 49-0, last Saturday to earn the spot in the SEC Championship Game, said "It's an exciting thing for me and my teammates who are from Georgia. It's the kind of thing you hope for. I've never played against Georgia; I wasn't here in 2008. I always wanted a chance to play these guys."
Warmack expects a challenge. "I heard they had some guys who are like 370 (on the defensive line)," he said. "so I guess I need to get my weight up this week.
"Week in and week out, you play against some big opponents. That's the game of football. I'm looking forward to it. I'm excited about it."
Although Alabama film preparation for Georgia was to begin after Warmack met with sportswriters Monday, he has watched the Bulldogs on television. He certainly knows of star Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones.
""I've been hearing about him all season," Warmack said. "I've heard he's an excellent pass rusher and a good defensive player. I watched him a few times on TV. He's a tremendous athlete, a monster inside."
As good as Jones is, though, Warmack said the attention of the Tide offense is not focused on him. "Football is a team sport," Warmack said. "We look at their defense as a whole. They have good athletes who can make big plays. We'll get into it more after watching the film. But looking at them compared to other defenses we've played this season, they've done a good job.
"They are a good team in every aspect. That's why they are where they are. They play a physical game of football, and you respect that as an opponent and you look for that in the game coming up. I wouldn't expect anything less."
Although Warmack has not played in an SEC Championship Game since his freshman year, he said, "It's a tremendous experience. It's an important thing. You have to get prepared for it. Take it all in and experience it the right way and be thankful that we're here."
He thinks it's something he can share with younger teammates as Bama prepares for Saturday.
"Experiencing that as a young freshman made me think that all the work in the off-season is paying off," he said. "We played a great season and played Florida that year and we won. It just goes to show you that what you experience as a young freshman has a lot to do with how you are as a senior, and I can tell that to the freshmen and sophomores who are here now."
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Danyel Pink Designs was formerly known as CrazySocks Designs... same great stuff, new name. Actually, old name... but it's MY name now. :)
My name is Danyel. I am a former middle school math ...
Danyel Pink Designs was formerly known as CrazySocks Designs... same great stuff, new name. Actually, old name... but it's MY name now. :)
My name is Danyel. I am a former middle school math teacher, and now a stay-at-home mom to three beautiful children. I am a proud military wife. I am a yarn addict. I'm originally from the suburbs of Chicago, and now I create patterns & crochet hats here in my home near Seattle.
I began crocheting in 2007 after a 15-year hiatus. My grandmother tried to teach me when I was little, but it wasn't until my mother-in-law sent me a how-to book and a crochet hook that I finally taught myself. At first, crocheting was something I did to keep my hands busy to keep from going crazy while I was pregnant. Now it's my passion. I truly love every stitch. The colors, the fibers, the textures, and even the SMELL of yarn are delightful! I taught myself to knit about 2 years ago, and am slowly adding more knitting patterns to my collection.
The Mel Hat is a striped earflap hat adorned with silly spirals for an extra bit of fun! You can make this hat in any combination of colors, and it's perfect for boys and girls of all ages!
The pattern includes instructions for creating this hat in Toddler, Child & Adult sizes. You will need 4 colors of WW yarn and an I hook to create this hat.
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Life — and Soccer — After Amputation
Project Medishare's prosthetic technician in training, Wilfred Macena, works with people like himself everyday. An amputee patient, Wilfred was fitted with his prosthetic limb in April 2010, after which he immediately began running and kicking a soccer ball.
That September, encouraging others like him, he formed a small soccer team of amputee patients, providing inspiration and hope to those who would be soon fitted at Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare with their new limb.
You have to see it to believe it: Watch video of this amazing, amputee soccer team now.
"What Medishare is doing here is helping people start their life again," Wilfred said. "I talk to the amputee patients and let them know that one day, they can be like me. I can walk, I can drive, I have learned to run. … [Being] an amputee does not mean your life is over."
The impact of the soccer team has now expanded beyond Haiti's borders. The team has made international news and members have traveled abroad to spread their message of hope to amputees worldwide – including a visit with wounded members of the U.S. military.
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SEATTLE — So much was going on, UCLA forward Ed O'Bannon took some deep breaths. His point guard, his friend since grade school, was sitting on UCLA's bench. Tyus Edney's right wrist was wrapped and useless. He wasn't going to be the hero in last night's NCAA title game. He couldn't even dribble the ball.
O'Bannon saw that and did something interesting. He didn't try to take over. He wrapped his arms around big George Zidek. He let Cameron Dollar, as good a backup point guard as any team could want, do his job, run the team.


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July 14, 2014 - Mitch Rupert
Without seeing the batter or the swing, it would have been easy to mistake Aaron Brown's home run Sunday evening against Tri-City for one which came off a right-hander's bat.
The baseball came off the bat like it was shot out of a cannon. It had the same kind of carry and trajectory of the missile's Zach Green peppered all over Bowman Field a year ago.
The difference is Aaron Brown hits left-handed.
"He hit it like a right-handed pull hitter," Williamsport Crosscutters manager Shawn Williams said. "Normally in that count, you're looking to pull a ball. But it was a fastball up and away and that's exactly how you hit a pitch like that."
Sunday was the second day in a row Brown homered after having gone nearly two weeks without an extra-base hit. The Williamsport Crosscutters' center fielder had shown just about everything you'd want to see out of a third-round draft pick to that point.
His 26 hits are fourth-best on the team, and he's flirted with hitting .300 for much of the Crosscutters' season. He's the hands-down choice to play center field in an outfield which contains three players capable of playing the position at a high level. His throw from over 300 feet away from home plate two weeks ago hit catcher Deivi Grullon chest high at home plate, nearly gunning down a runner trying to tag up on a fly ball. And his 4.1 to 4.2 second average time to first base out of the batter's box makes him a slightly above average runner.
But the one thing Brown hadn't shown prior to Williamsport's weekend series against Tri-City was consistent power. He entered the series with just three extra-base hits all year and an isolated power rating of .066, where .100 is about average.
Things changed with two swings from Brown over the weekend, though. First was his home run Saturday night in a lop-sided loss. It was a titanic shot on a smooth and easy swing which flew over the left side of the scoreboard in left-center field.
The graphic on the scoreboard said it flew 386 feet, but it was easily a 420 or 430-foot shot.
Then there was Sunday's home run, the drive to left-center field, an opposite field shot which was every bit as impressive as Saturday night's.
"He's got some kind of bat speed," Williams said. "Very plus bat speed. He puts on a show in BP and he's done it the last two nights with those two homers. It shows what he has and his ability to drive the ball."
So it begs the question, for a player who has made as consistent contact as Brown has since coming to Williamsport, why has there been a power outage until this weekend?
It's a great question. One Brown didn't have the answer to, but also one which he wasn't very concerned with.
"The balls I drive are getting caught," Brown said after Saturday night's loss. "I'm not frustrated because I can't do anything about that. The balls I drive are eventually going to fall. It's a short season, but we play a lot of games. I know they'll start falling and I know the power numbers will start climbing. I just have to keep trusting it and keep driving it and I'll be fine."
In the two games against Tri-City over the weekend, Brown's isolated power climbed to .126. It's a better representation of the kind of talent the Pepperdine product exudes on a daily basis.
His OPS has climbed above .700 over the last two days and is now pushing .800. The couple positive days for Brown's power numbers show just what kind of impact player he can be for the Philadelphia Phillies in the future, but now he's looking for more consistency.
Even with a short, compact swing, Brown generates bat speed like nobody else on the Crosscutters' roster. It's the kind of swing you'd expected to create a high contact to damage ratio.
"It's weird because you'd think he'd have more (extra-base hits)," Williams said. "He has so many swings where he flies out deep to center, or flies out the other way because he's using the whole field. He's driving the ball, just maybe not getting the ball to fall for doubles."
"All I can do is trust the process, but the results? You can't control that," Brown said. "Trusting the process and trusting my swing is all I can do to have a successful season."
Drew Stankiewicz hit his first professional home run in Sunday night's 5-0, rain-shortened win over Tri-City. It was just his second game back after injuring his ankle during last week's series in Mahoning Valley.
It's an injury which Stankiewicz was sheepish to talk about following Sunday's win over Tri-City, but one he's learned from and one he's clearly recovered well from. But it's also an injury the Crosscutters' infielder would like to avoid.
See, following last Monday's win over Mahoning Valley, Stankiewicz jumped to celebrate the win with shortstop Emmanuel Marrero. But when Stankiewicz landed, he rolled his ankle. He missed four days of action before returning to the lineup Saturday night.
"I just jumped a little too high," Stankiewicz said. "It's pretty embarrassing. I was so devastated because I was 3 for 3 that game, too. So having to sit for the next few days was frustrating."
Manager Shawn Williams chalked it up to one of those strange things which happen during the course of a baseball season, and he said he doesn't want the injury to deter the team from getting excited about winning a ballgame.
What hurt more, though, was that interrupted Stankiewicz's progression at the plate. Prior to the injury, Stankiewicz, the son of former Major Leaguer Andy Stankiewicz, had recorded seven hits in his previous five games and his batting average had climbed to a season-high .235.
After an 0 for 3 night in Saturday's loss to Tri-City, Stankiewicz delivered the big blow Sunday with his three-run home run in the fourth inning to cap off a four-run inning for the Cutters.
"I saw the ball middle-in, waist high, and that's one of my favorite pitches and I hit it well," the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder said. "I just tried to get the barrel to the ball and I was fortunate enough to get out of the park."
"I think he can hit, I really do," Williams said. "The last game before he got hurt he was 3 for 3, and (Saturday) he was getting his timing down. He's got the bat speed that he can do that, and that one went a long ways."
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Following last week's election of Ariel Sharon in Israel, several journalists called into question the legitimacy of Israel's democratic process.
The Demonization of Ariel Sharon
With Israeli elections in the news, many publications are unleashing ferocious attacks on Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon.
60 Minutes in Gilo
60 Minutes promotes itself as the work of solid investigative reporters. This time they got the story backwards.
Harper's Magazine and the Palestinian Question
An article in the January 2001 issue of Harper's Magazine lambastes Israel for the worst crimes, including "barbarism," "fierce prejudice," "systematic violence," and even "ethnic cleansing."
BBC's Bomb Plot
A BBC article suggests that religious Jews seek to blow up the mosques on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Rally in Jerusalem
250,000 people gathered outside the Old City walls in support of Jerusalem. Did it receive fair coverage in the media?
Creating Moral Equivalency
This week, many media outlets reported in the same article the murders of Binyamin Ze'ev Kahana and wife, Talia, and the killing several hours later of a Palestinian terrorist leader, Thabet Thabet, presumably by Israeli security forces.
Reese's Pieces
A notoriously rabid anti-Semite, who happens to be employed as a journalist, spews his venom once more.
Young Israelis Suffer Biased Experience
The Washington Post brings some outrageous Palestinian claims — and then fails to question if there is any Israeli refutation.
Economical Words, Blatant Bias
In a lengthy background piece on the Mideast crisis, the UK Economist somehow manages to avoid mentioning the Israeli point of view anywhere in the article.


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By Bobby Harrison
Daily Journal Jackson Bureau
PHILADELPHIA – No one spoke of tax cuts from the historic Founders Square pavilion stage during the opening day of the Neshoba County Fair political speeches, but the fact that tax cuts will be an issue during the 2015 legislative session still bubbled to the surface.
After his speech Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, in response to questions from the media, revealed a tax cut might be taken up during the 2015 session.
The Republican Reeves was the final speaker Wednesday during the first of two days of political speeches that draw statewide media and political observers.
Talking to the media behind the Founders Square Pavilion after his speech, Reeves said in recent years the House has proposed pay raises for various state and local officials.
"We think it is time to look at a pay raise for taxpayers," said Reeves, referring to a possible tax cut.
He did not reveal any other details.
"We have done a lot of work on it, but we are not ready to release any specifics," said the first-term lieutenant governor, who presides over the Senate.
And hours after Reeves' speech, Gov. Phil Bryant, who speaks today at the Fair, unveiled a letter he sent to Reeves and Speaker Philip Gunn earlier this month advocating consideration of tax cuts during the 2015 session, which will be an election year.
"I believe it is time for us to provide significant tax relief to our citizens," Bryant wrote to Gunn and Reeves.
During his speech Wednesday, Reeves touted the fact that the state now has a rainy day fund of more than $400 million, and revenue growth of between $150 million and $250 million annually is expected in the coming years.
But others are touting the fact that with state revenue and the budget rebounding from the problems caused by the 2008 recession, it is time to look at enhanced education funding. Kindergarten through 12th grade education has been underfunded by about $1.5 billion since 2008.
During his speech, Attorney General Jim Hood, Mississippi's only statewide elected Democratic official, said a refocus needs to be placed on education.
"We have to renew our commitment to education that we have kind of strayed from," he said.
Hood, making reference to the bare-knuckled Republican primary for U.S. Senate between incumbent Thad Cochran and state Sen. Chris McDaniel of Ellisville, said, "We need a higher level of political discourse in this state."
Reeves also made reference to the bruising Republican primary.
Education, Reeves said, has been a focus of the Legislature and said thanks to a pay raise passed in the 2014 session, by July 2015, Mississippi will have the third-best starting salary for teachers among the Southern states.
"Mississippi is now a leader and not a laggard in teacher pay," he said.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney and Auditor Stacey Pickering also spoke Wednesday. Both touted the accomplishments of their offices.
Pickering said his office received high marks for monitoring the expenditure of federal money the state received after Hurricane Katrina and from the stimulus package and from the BP offshore drilling explosion. He said thanks to such efforts he is receiving the prestigious David M. Walker Excellence in Government Performance and Accountability Award.
"Mississippi has a good track record of accountability and a good track record of transparency in managing your taxpayer dollars," he said.
Chaney confirmed to the Neshoba County Fair crowd he would seek a third term as insurance commissioner in 2015.
He also said his agency has been successful in reducing the number of fire deaths in the state, thanks to outreach and education efforts and to a program where 52,000 fire alarms have been installed free of charge statewide.
He said his office has purchased 22 innovative glove devices that can help lower body temperature. He said those devices, which the German soccer team recently used in capturing the World Cup, will be disbursed to fire departments across the state.
"I try to do what I was elected to do, not to run for another office," he said.
Hood said he recently was elected as head of the National Attorneys General Association and will hold a conference in Mississippi to focus on intellectual property theft.
A respectable crowd attended the opening day of political speeches, with people listening from around and underneath the tin-roof pavilion and from the front porches of the cabins that surround Founders Square.
A larger crowd is expected today as Bryant and the U.S. Senate candidates Cochran and Democrat Travis Childers speak. The crowds might be buoyed by unusually moderate temperatures – a break from the typical scorching weather at the annual event.


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German trench club
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- Handle core: lead
- Handle: wood
- nails: iron alloy
- string: textile
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- general: Length 456 mm
- general: Diameter 53 mm
- general: Weight 0.542 kg
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- FULL NAME: German trench club
- SIMPLE NAME: concussive weapon, German
- Object Type
- concussive weapon
- Category
- weapons and ammunition
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The specialized nature of trench warfare, as it developed during the First World War, spawned a variety of new weapons. Many of these, such as clubs and knives intended for close quarter fighting, recalled more primitive eras of warfare. This is one of most commonly found types of German trench club. It is simply a wooden truncheon into which boot nails have been driven. This weapon was brought back from France in 1918 by Albert Gulliver of the Royal West Kent Regiment.
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wooden truncheon with carved hand grip, studded with triple boot nails.
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My real name is Thomasina but most people just call me Tammy.
I've loved crochet since I was a child, when someone bought me the Ladybird Learn to Crochet book for Christmas. I tried to teach ...
My real name is Thomasina but most people just call me Tammy.
I've loved crochet since I was a child, when someone bought me the Ladybird Learn to Crochet book for Christmas. I tried to teach myself, and failed, so many times before it clicked. But, when it did, my parents couldn't have been happier!
No longer did I moan about having nothing to do.....a copy of Golden Hands and I was no trouble for days.
As I got older, I worked my way through most of the crafts in those magazines, (which I still have today), but crochet and sewing were the only ones to capture my imagination completely.
Back in the 80s, pregnant with my eldest daughter, I suddenly had a reason to crochet again - bonnets, booties, matinee jackets and no end of blankets awaited her arrival; it was something I picked up and put down many times over the years that followed.
It wasn't until the birth of baby number 5 (last year), that I started writing patterns for the things I made - I guess being teased by my family that I might get old and forget them was the prod I needed ;)
The patterns I bring you now are a mixture of both old and new designs - I hope you find something you like.
Thomasina Cummings Designs
PS: You can view my frequently asked questions, terms and conditions here: http://www.thomasinacummings.co.uk/faqs_about_patterns/
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need assistance.
Crown 1 is suitable for baby photographs (prince or princess), dressing up, occasional wear or 'hen' parties.
It can be worked in sizes 20-55 cm (8-22")
You will need: up to 100 m double knitting yarn, a 3.50 (E) mm hook and a needle for neatening ends.
A flower embellishment is included, although you may also like to use beads and/or ribbon to decorate your crown.
Gauge: 8sts to 2" (5 cm) in US single crochet. Depth of crown at maximum is 7 cm (21/2").
Crown 2 is the perfect prop for your little (or big) prince.
Can be worked in sizes 30-50 cm (12-20").
You will need: up to 100 m double knitting yarn in MC and CC, a 3.50 mm (E) hook and a needle for neatening ends. Beads and trims and a small amount of stuffing are optional.
Gauge: 8sts and 4 rows to 5 cm (2") in US single crochet.
The headband/ear warmer has instructions for 35 (40, 45, 50, 55) cm or 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) inches.
Custom sizes are possible and this is explained at the appropriate section of the pattern.
You will need: up to 100 m of yarn, an appropriate sized hook, a needle for neatening ends and a stitch marker - the band can be made using oddments in any thickness with successful results.
UK version also available
See Pattern Description
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This is a discussion on [News] Microsoft-funded Blackboard Tried to 'Pull a Microsoft' on Free Software - Linux ; -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 'How to Put the Whole Educational Process Online' ,----[ Quote ] | Q. You've recently announced that you plan to help allow open-source software | to integrate with the Blackboard system. That's an interesting ...
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| Q. You've recently announced that you plan to help allow open-source software
| to integrate with the Blackboard system. That's an interesting move. Is this
| an attempt to kill open source by having colleges move it off to the side at
| their universities?
| A. At many universities we are the standard learning system on their
| campuses. There is maybe a division that is running open-source software. Why
| should students or faculty care what the back-end technology is that's
| powering that course? They don't care. ⦠They should log into Blackboard and
| have access to all of their courses. We've been working hand in hand with a
| lot of schools that have open-source systems on their campuses, and we want
| to make sure we're supporting that.
Blackboard Customers Consider Alternatives
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| Blackboard has become the Microsoft of higher-education technology, say many
| campus-technology officials, and they don't mean the comparison as a
| compliment. To them the company is not only big but also pushy, and many of
| them love to hate it.
| [...]
| LeTourneau's contract with Blackboard ends this year, and campus officials
| may join the growing number of colleges switching to Moodle, a free,
| open-source course-management system, or Sakai, another free program. Those
| systems have grown feature-rich enough to pose serious challenges to
| Blackboard. Giants like the Georgia Institute of Technology and the
| University of California at Los Angeles, along with smaller colleges, like
| Louisiana State University at Shreveport, have made the jump.
Patent Office Will Continue Reexamination of Blackboard's Controversial Patent
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| The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rejected a request by Blackboard
| Inc. for a temporary halt in the officeâs review of a software patent the
| company holds concerning course-management systems.
| This year Blackboard won a lawsuit in federal court against a rival software
| company, Desire2Learn, for violating the patent, though Desire2Learn has
| appealed the decision. Meanwhile, Desire2Learn had formally challenged the
| validity of the patent with the patent office, arguing that it is overly
| broad and covers technology that other companies had developed before
| Blackboard filed its patent. The patent office issued an initial verdict in
| March that rejected all 44 of the claims that make up Blackboardâs patent.
| But that review is ânonfinal,â meaning that the review is still underway.
All 44 Blackboard Patent Claims Invalidated by USPTO
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| This decision actually should have come before the trial verdict but was held
| up because the USPTO had to decide what to do about the separate filings from
| D2L and SFLC. Now, in addition to the fact that Blackboard will be able to
| argue against the ruling with the USPTO, there are a number of questions
| regarding how this affects the court case. Â* Â*
The Blackboard Patent and Blackboard's Big Idea
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| Now that the Blackboard Patent Court Case has begun, let's recap the main
| issues. Blackboard Â* Â*sued Desire2Learn for patent infringement. What is the
| patent claim and what is at stake? Â*
Blackboard Inc. Is Awarded Payment From Competitor in Patent Case
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| "This is a signal event in educational technology," said Alfred H. Essa,
| associate vice chancellor and deputy chief information officer for Minnesota
| State Colleges and Universities. "It means that the big boys are playing for
| keeps and will use their patent portfolio at any cost to crush and deter new
| entrants. As a community, it will take us a long time to recover from this
| mess." Â* Â*
Taurus/Orion/Spangenberg Hold Off Ford in Madison; Blackboard-Desire2Learn
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| Interestingly, Desire2Learn is blogging about the trial. Desire2Learn has
| already invalidated 35 out of the 44 claims of the '138 patent. I love how
| Desire2Learn refers to the inventors in quotes - "inventors." From
| Desire2Learn's blog, we learn that the Software Freedom Law Center filed an
| ex parte reexamination request, and Desire2Learn filed an inter partes
| reexamination request. Both were granted, and are continuing in parallel to
| the trial. We also learn that Judge Clark did not rule on any pending summary
| judgment motions, and decided to hold them for trial. Â* Â* Â*
Blackboard Patent Goes to Trial
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| The Blackboard patent infringement case against Desire2Learn goes to trial on
| February 11, 2008 in Lufkin, Texas. Â*The trial is expected to last two weeks.
| Both sides will have no more than 18 hours to present their case. Â*
| [...]
| By all accounts Blackboard's patent is a stupid one and never should have
| been issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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| On college campuses, Microsoft's Vista operating system may be in
| danger of failing courses that use Blackboard, a key software
| program for communication between teachers and students.
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Wow, looking hot!
Wow, after plateauing in the 168 to170 lb area for 3 weeks, I suddenly dropped to 165. Diet is still basically the same, perhaps a few less carbs a couple of days last week, but I did start taking 500 mcg of Kelp based iodine per day. It could just be coincidental but still it makes you wonder if it stimulated my thyroid in some way. Also I added another interval session at the track last week. I haven't weighed 165 lbs since high school!
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You're an inspiration! An encouragement (if I needed one) to continue on the Paleo path.
I'm a 63 year old woman, just three weeks into my reformed eating system. In this short time I have lost 18 lbs, despite enjoying a variety of tasty real food and never feeling hunger.
My digestion has improved - never even thought of reaching for my customary antacid - and no nasty bloated feeling.
Just a thought regarding grains ...
My husband's horse cannot tolerate being bedded on straw - he coughs continually, and we can only put it down to the chemicals they spray the crops with. We've tried wheat, barley, oat straw - all with the same result. He's now on woodchip, and never coughs now. So tell me ... if a large animal like a horse can be so badly affected by simply lying on straw from the grains we are encouraged to eat, what sort of effect does it have on us if we're actually expected to EAT the stuff? Never again, no way.
I feel so much better after just three weeks of this lifestyle change (not diet!) that it's a sheer joy to follow.
Thanks for your example.
You are indeed living the Forever Young way!!
This is what its all about!!


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Many opportunities are referred to as "once in a lifetime," but most of the time, these are exaggerations. In fact, the phrase has become unreliable due to misuse.
However, the Museum of Biblical Art (MOBIA) in Manhattan is offering an opportunity that truly is available just one time – a chance to view sculptures that were created for the Duomo, the Cathedral of Florence, Italy, in the early 15th century. These incredibly beautiful pieces have never before left Italy and are not likely to do so again. There are works by sculptors such Donatello, Brunelleschi, Nanni di Banco, Luca della Robbia and others. The name of the exhibition is "Sculpture in the Age of Donatello."
The exhibition came about because the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (the Duomo museum) is closed and undergoing an expansion. The museum's director, Msgr. Timothy Verdon, was able to send a selection of sculptures exclusively to MOBIA, a jewel box of a museum located in the headquarters of the American Bible Society at 61st Street and Broadway.
One of the most talked about sculptures in the exhibition is a marble Donatello statue, known as Lo Zuccone (meaning squash head because the figure is bald), but believed to be the prophet Habakkuk. The figure seems about to speak. One is almost compelled to stand and wait for it to do so. My own favorite was Abraham and Isaac, in which Abraham is holding Isaac's hair in one hand and a knife in the other while looking away. I stood there a while trying to decide whether this was the moment before he was to strike or the moment after God's messenger stopped him from slaughtering his son. It is hard to tell because Abraham's grip on the knife is not tense. I am certain that everyone who comes to this exhibit and has the chance to study the works in an intimate setting will find a favorite.
So important is this exhibition that MOBIA has organized a series of public lectures, along with courses for young professionals and college/graduate school students, and seminars for all. To visit the exhibition, to see these works, and to ponder the people and events portrayed from the Old and New Testament could certainly be a Lenten meditation. The exhibition will be on until June. Check out MOBIA's website to find all the details and preview the exhibition.
A final and distressing note. MOBIA will have to find a new home. The American Bible Society has sold its New York headquarters and is moving to Philadelphia. I hope and pray that MOBIA does find a suitable location here in New York City. After you see "Sculpture in the Age of Donatello," you will pray, too. New Yorkers cannot afford to lose this wonderful museum.


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anuary 29,2001
Public comment is vitally important
King County's amendments to its comprehensive plan and land use regulations will be up for adoption by the full council at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. Public comment is needed on vitally important, unpublicized issues such as: Allowing apartments in all unincorporated urban residential zones. Forbidding home building on individual rural lots if, among other items, road concurrency and road standards cannot be met. Allowing high density in certain rural zones by transferring density credits from other rural areas.Forcing landowners with equestrian trails to permanently dedicate those trails, if a land division is sought, not just for equestrians but also hikers and cyclists. Allowing the county to forever dictate use - whether it be open space or farm or forest - of the open space tracts resulting from rural cluster development, with no provision for switching should desires and conditions change down the line. Allowing only stingy amounts of the huge open space tracts resulting from 4-to-1 program projects to be used for active recreation. Mandating that those who "disturb" the soil surface by clearing or grading must till into the soil county-prescribed ingredients that may include county-waste biosolids. Discouraging/eliminating our already-limited rural burning of storm debris, despite our meeting the stiffest air standards with current state-approved burning bans.
Of course there are all the publicized items such as downzoning and building a home in a forest up for adoption on the 5th as well. Be there for your two minutes' worth of comment.
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HARRISBURG - Gov. Corbett's top health adviser said Friday that he wanted to make Pennsylvania the first state to create a registry to track illnesses in communities near the Marcellus Shale natural gas formation to determine what effect, if any, heavy drilling has on public health.
Health Secretary Eli Avila told Corbett's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission that creating such a registry is the timeliest and most important step the Department of Health could take, and that his agency is not aware of anything like it in other drilling states.


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Following are the results from the Region 8 pre-quarterfinal round at Absegami High School.
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Robert Shade, Timber Creek, pinned Brandon Sulik, Woodstown, 5:01; Joe Renard, Kingsway, pinned Rupert Mills, Absegami, 1:25; Jack Donio, St. Joe's dec. Bruce Martell, Paulsboro, 5-1; Najee Cooper, Oakcrest, pinned Steminto Rowe-Atkins, 3:03.
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Matt Cosgrove, Paulsboro, maj. dec. Robert Jiacopello, Oakcrest, 11-1; Matthew Capetola, Egg Harbor Twp., dec. David Williams, Hammonton, 7-6 (3OT); Jordan Davis, Woodstown, 11-2; Andrew Hughes, Clearview, dec. Paul Pierson, Delsea, 8-2.
171 pounds
Nicholas Hanusewicz, Oakcrest, dec. Josh Tunstall, Clayton, 10-3; Chad King, Timber Creek, maj. dec. Tyler Anderson, Winslow, 18-5; Ian Capella, Absegami, Max Fitzgerald, West Deptford, 6-4; Michael Contarino, Kingsway, dec. Tyler Coleman, Pennsville, 11-5.


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NORFOLK, Va. — It's no secret that a potent batting attack has been mainly responsible for what success the Buffalo Bisons (31-25) have had this season.
The Herd put on another offensive show Monday afternoon, pounding three home runs and 13 hits in a 10-5 victory in the finale of a four-game series against the Norfolk Tides before 4,630 in Harbor Park.
The Bisons, who are second in the International League in team batting with a .281 average but next to last in earned-runs average (5.23), have scored four runs or more in 39 of their 56 games so far. They are 28-11 when they score four or more and only 3-14 when the score three or less.
Mauro Gomez hit a pair of home runs in the victory, giving him the team lead with 14 round trippers, one behind the league leader, Ernesto Mejia of the Gwinnett Braves. Both Gomez homers came after the Herd had built a 7-2 lead.
Josh Thole, normally a catcher, played first base and hit a two-run homer in the first to get the Bisons in front. Doubles by catcher Mike Nickeas and Eugenio Velez and Thole's infield grounder produced two more runs in the third. Nickeas had another double to drive in two more runs in the Herd's four-run fourth.
Claudio Vargas (4-5) made his 11th start for the Bisons, going five innings and turning over an 8-2 lead to the bullpen.
Jim Negrych of the Bisons went 2 for 4 to bring his batting average up to .358, good for a share of the league lead.
Shortstop Ryan Goins singled in Buffalo's four-run fourth to extend his hit streak to eight games. He has reached base in 17 of his last 20 games
Winning three of the four games here to gain a final 4-4 split of the season series with the Tides sent the Bisons home on a pleasant note after they were swept in four games at Durham.
The Herd will open a four-game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Field tonight (7:05 p.m., Radio 1520 AM) with Thad Weber (0-0, 0.00) scheduled to start for Buffalo against lefty Tom Cochran (0-2, 6.75).
The Bisons placed pitcher Michael Schwimer on the disabled list retroactive to May 31. He has allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings for Buffalo.


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Funding of government programs can be a tricky mathematical equation.
Assemblyman Herb Conaway Jr. (D-Burlington/Camden) might want to keep that in mind, especially since he claimed recently that Gov. Chris Christie has repeatedly cut funding for programs serving people with AIDS.
PolitiFact New Jersey did some checking into Conaway's claims and found them Mostly True.
While Christie did cut or proposed to cut state funding for AIDS services, in two cases other funding sources will allow the same number of individuals receiving those services to be served.
Read the complete Truth-O-Meter ruling at PolitiFactNJ.com and then join the conversation on the ruling at NJ.com.
More N.J. Truth-O-Meter rulings:
• NJEA's claims about Christie's tax breaks for millionaires
• Can Newark's top cop release his internal affairs record?
• Environmental program had no role in Ocean Spray's move
• Who's really to blame for tax hikes in the Garden State?
• Gov. Christie scrutinizes Newark's graduation rates
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Win a 75th Anniversary Edition of the Seuss Classic "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins"Carolyn Castiglia
Originally published in 1938, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins is Dr. Seuss's second published children's book. In honor of its 75th anniversary, Random House released a special foil-covered, color-enhanced edition today. The publisher is also launching a year-long celebration of Dr. Seuss and his time-honored books with a "Hats Off to Dr. Seuss" campaign.
The campaign kick-off starts on February 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the New York Public Library. Participants will be breaking the Guinness World Record for most people wearing Dr. Seuss hats (300!), plus children can get a tour of Dr. Seuss's personal hat collection. Racer Jeff Gordon will be on hand to read The Cat In The Hat to everyone in attendance.
When first published, The New York Times lauded 500 Hats as "A lovely bit of tom-foolery which keeps up the suspense and surprise until the last page." True to form, the good doctor presents readers with the delightfully strange story of Bartholomew Cubbins who, despite many attempts, cannot remove his hat for the King when the royal carriage approaches. Each time he removes a hat, another appears atop his head! This continues until Bartholomew (quite literally) sheds 500 hats and almost loses his head.
Take a look at some of the great illustrations below, then see contest rules to enter:
Bartholomew 1 of 5On his way to greet the King.
Hats 2 of 5Where do they keep coming from?
Flying! 3 of 5Hats flying off Bartholomew's head!
How many? 4 of 5It's hard to keep track!
The King 5 of 5From "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins."
We've got two copies to give away to readers, so leave us a comment about what your favorite Dr. Seuss book is and why and we'll enter your name in a random drawing. (Comments only count if you make them on this post using Babble comments, not using Facebook-linked comments on this post, or by commenting on a link to this post on Facebook. Got it?) Each email address will only be entered once, please only leave one comment to enter. You can enter starting January 22nd at 5:40 pm EST, and the contest will close on Friday, January 25th at 4:59 pm EST. Two winners will be chosen at random on Friday, January 25th at 5 pm EST.
Winners will be contacted via email, so you must use an accurate email address (don't worry, it's not visible to the public) to leave your comment. Your email address will not be used for other purposes. The book, available for $14.95, will be mailed to you by Random House if you win. If you do not reply within 7 days to your winning notification with your mailing address, the book will not be sent to you and and an alternate winner will be chosen by random drawing. Good luck!
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds will depend on the number of eligible entries. See the complete general rules and eligibility requirements that apply to all giveaways here.
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How to Increase Page Rank
How I Achieved PR 4 in Less than 30 days!
How I Achieved PR 4 in Less than 30 days!
Before we start to discuss how to increase page rank, we have to ask ourselves why do we need a higher PR? PageRank is just one of the hundreds of factors used by Google to rank pages in their search results. PR is not the most important factor though.
When you have a high page rank some things can become easier in terms of rankings, but this is only going to work if you know what you are doing in terms of keyword research, on-page optimization and link building strategies.
Having a high page rank helps but it is not a factor that you have to worry about that much! However if you want to knowhow to increase page rank on Google, let me show how to do it. First, take a look at this table:
As you can see, if you don't plan your strategy you will need tons of weak links pointing to your site to achieve a website with PageRank 5 for instance. When it comes to how to improve Google page rank you need to pick a good strategy and in case you need support, just download my quick start guide on improving your web promotion.
Analyzing the case of a PR5 as a goal!
In this case, you will need 555 backings from PR3 websites or 101 links from PR4 sites or 18 backlinks from PR5 or 3 backlinks from websites with PageRank 6. You can achieve Page Rank 5 but you have to focus on getting high quality backlinks.
But I will leave this part for the end of the post. Now you could see how to increase page rank and how difficult it is to achieve a high PR, however there are some tools you can use to help you identify where those high quality backlinks are.
This is just a small part of the process, but don't worry because the video below will show you a lot more!
Frankly, I do most of my teaching via email but I can only do this once you take the first step and join the list.
I want people committed during the process and that is why I am offering this special treatment for my email subscribers.
Friend, just enter your email and get in!
I will do my best and try to do an excellent job via my e-mail messages but let's say you are not learning anything new… just hit unsubscribe! If you don't think I can help you… no hard feelings.
Ok, I think you get it!
Let's continue with this session.
Finding Link Opportunities
The best tool to identify the PR of any website is SEO quake.
Once you install it you have to use some Google operators to help you find out link opportunities. You don't want to build over 500 links if you can aim for 18 or even 3, right?
By using the right operators when searching on Google and by using SEO Quake to identify PRs you can discover a lot of valuable results when looking for high quality backlinks. And that is all you need to know about how to increase Page Rank.
From PR0 to PR4 in less than 30 days
But here is a thing… and if I tell you that I never worry too much about Page Rank and after one month, I ended up with a PR4 website! Sounds good?
Click Here to Read the Five-Star Article That Gave Me The PR 4 Status
At that time I was just starting to implement a link building campaign and as a result, my website went from PR0 to PR4 in less than 30 days. Do you want to know how I did it?
Understanding How to Increase Page Rank Quickly
The best way to get a high Page Rank is by focusing on creating world-class content! You can read my post about how to get backlinks and improve your PR but, if you don't focus on creating great content you will not achieve good results that fast. This is the step one and also the short cut! Step Two is about social syndication.
You have to know where to submit your content. If you just create great content and don't let others judge you will never see any benefits. But how can you promote your content? I must say via Facebook and Twitter. You have to discover where your audience is hanging out and give your best content to them. If they judge your job as valuable, you will get what you want: exposure, influence, backlinks.
Click Here For More Proven Tactics To Promote Your Online Business!
And remember, when publishing on Facebook, always analyze your content and see if is worth sharing with groups and friends. Otherwise, people will just ignore your message and you can look like a spammer. And that is the last thing you want. I hope you get value from the article, and focus on what is really necessary.
Don't waste too much time thinking about page rank, instead focus on research and on creating the best content you can! That is it for today and before you leave, I'd like to once again ask you to join my newsletter because like I said before I do most of my teaching via email, that is how I reward the ones who take this first step to give me a chance of proving my value to the community.
I have some great material at your disposal and it doesn't matter if you are a newbie or a veteran, I am pretty sure you will enjoy the content and can learn new things via my email newsletter. I am in this business for the long run and today you came here just to learn how to increase page rank but most of my readers wants to know how to start an online business that can generate profits and I know I am more than ready to give you a lot of help on that matter! Take care friend and we talk soon!


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Sean Rickman
Miles Davis Tribute feat. Hancock, Shorter, & Miller - United States
Sean Rickman, a native of Washington DC, is a self-taught singer, guitarist, bassist, and drummer. After performing with the DC reggae band, Blacksheep, Sean relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 1992 to work with guitarist Shawn Lane which led to a US tour opening for Robben Ford, the release of Shawn Lane's Powers of Ten album and two instructional videos (Power Licks and Power Solos) on REH Video. Lane later released Powers of Ten Live and Tri Tone Fascination featuring more of Sean's performances. In 1993, Sean relocated to Los Angeles to perform with his father, veteran guitarist Phil Upchurch. Together, they toured Europe and performed throughout the Southern California area. During 1994-96, Sean performed with singer Angela Bofill. This led to performances on her Love In Slow Motion album in '95. Sean toured with Sony artist Maxwell in '96 and then joined alto saxophonist Steve Coleman in the spring of '96.
During 2000 Sean toured with MeshellNdegeocello and performed on her album Cookie. He continued to tour and record with Steve Coleman until 2002 performing on Genesis & the Opening of the Way, Sonic Language of Myth, Ascension to Light, Resistance is Futile, and the 64 Paths.
While working with Coleman, Sean produced and later joined Dapp Theory featuring pianist/composer Andy Milne releasing New Age of Aquarius (1999), Y'all Just Don't Know (2002), and the latest, Layers of Chance (2008).
Sean released his first DVD Compositional Drumming in 2002 and gives clinics and lessons when available in the US. Sean has also recorded many original compositions to be later released featuring him as vocalist, guitarist, bassist and drummer.
Sean's list of artists he has been featured with include Garaj Mahal, Steve Coleman, Maxwell, George Clinton, Meshell Ndegeocello, Angela Bofill, Phil Upchurch, Shawn Lane, David Fiucynski& Screaming Headless Torsos, Randy Brecker, TimucinSahin, Kai Eckhardt, George Duke, Regina Belle, Dapp Theory, Anthony Tidd's Quite Sane, and K'Alyn.
In 2011, he performed with the Miles Davis Tribute featuring Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, and Sean Jones.
2013 saw the release of his solo CD, One.
Sean's new lessons website launches Dec 1st 2013 at http://www.thericklessons.com
Equipment Configuration
MMP Masters Series
22x16 bass drum
8x8 tom
10x10 tom
12x10 tom
14x12 tom
16x14 tom
13x5.5 brass Sensitone snare drum
13x3 brass snare drum
B1000 boom stand x 2
T1000 dbl. tom stand x 2
TC1000 tom/cymbal stand
CH1000 cymbal holder x 4
H1000 hi-hat stand
S1000 snare stand x 2
P2002C double pedal
D1000 throne
CLH1000 closed hi-hat
AX20 adapter x 2
AX38 adapter x 3
PS85 pedal stabilizer
Sean Rickman - Miles Davis Tribute - VideoThe band features Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, and Sean Jones.


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The Center for AIDS Prevention Studies' (CAPS) Training Program for Scientists Conducting Research to Reduce HIV/STI Health Disparities at the University of California, San Francisco is accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Program. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2012.
This program allows scientists to access the extensive expertise of a team of mentors who are successful at conducting research in minority communities.
• This program is designed to assist investigators interested in conducting HIV research with ethnic minority communities to strengthen their programs of research and obtain additional funding for their work. The goals of the program are:
• To increase the quantity and quality of HIV research targeting vulnerable ethnic minority populations.
• To develop theory-based, culture-specific research methods for effective HIV-prevention interventions.
• To increase the number of minority group members among principal investigators funded by the NIH.
• Program participants will:
• Spend 6 weeks in San Francisco for 3 consecutive summers.
• Receive a monthly stipend for living expenses and roundtrip airfare to San Francisco.
• Receive up to $25,000 to conduct preliminary research before the second summer, to collect preliminary data for a larger NIH application.
Please forward this message, with the program recruitment flyer and materials on your listserv/s and to anyone who may be interested in applying.
For more information about the program, please visit the website at http://caps.ucsf.edu/training/training-scientists-research/ and feel free to contact me via email or telephone.
Thank you in advance and regards,


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Cedar Grove temple has three children's events lined up
Cedar Grove's Temple Sholom, located at 760 Pompton Ave., has announced a list of calendar services this October.
Temple Sholom of West Essex will host the following events:
Friday, Oct. 12: "Camp Shabbat" will feature a Shabbat service done in camp style. The service begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes familiar songs, S'mores and bug juice.
Sunday, Oct. 14: Tot Traditions will explore the tapestry of Jewish life with toddlers through song, dance, crafts, holiday foods, games and Hebrew language. The one-hour session starts at 10 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 19: Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Groffman and Cantor Eptstein will take place at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner to follow for children in grades pre-k through 1 and their families.
To reserve a space at any of these programs, call the temple office at 973-239-1321. Temple Sholom is located at 760 Pompton Ave. in Cedar Grove.


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During this session, attendees will learn how applying the right performance analysis and optimization techniques can make Hadoop MapReduce jobs much more effective and performant.
Session Title: "Leveraging Your Hadoop Cluster Better - Running Performant Code at Scale"
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 2:50 p.m. Eastern time
Where: QCon New York 2013 Conference, New York Marriott - Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, NY
Speaker: Michael Kopp is a technology strategist in the Compuware APM center of excellence and has more than 10 years of experience as an architect and developer. Additionally, Kopp specializes in architecture and performance of Big Data and Cloud environments.
Compuware is a bronze sponsor of the QCon New York 2013 Conference and will showcase and demonstrate Compuware APM for Big Data, June 12-14 at booth #14.
Compuware APM is the leader in a new generation of application performance management. Unlike traditional APM solutions that are heavy, difficult and reactive, Compuware APM is light, smart and proactive. Compuware APM is built to manage the complexity of today's most challenging modern applications including mobile, cloud, big data and SOA. Compuware APM optimizes and monitors tens of thousands of applications for more than 4,000 customers, large and small, around the globe. Through the lens of end-user experience, our customers enjoy faster performance, proactive problem resolution, accelerated time-to-market and reduced application management costs through smarter analytics, advanced APM automation and a unique performance lifecycle foundation.
Compuware is recognized as a leader in the "Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring" report. To read more about Compuware's leadership in the APM market, click here.


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on March 19, 2013 - 12:41 AM
NIAGARA FALLS – This struggling city, which is bleeding population and starving for money, needs all the help it can get.
It just doesn't want that help to come from Buffalo.
That was the message given Monday by members of the City Council, who accused Mayor Paul A. Dyster of being beholden to Buffalo charities that have offered to help the cash-strapped city – and then turned down a $4,000 donation from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
"To me, it looks like they're trying to fund our city and buy favors from your administration," Council Chairman Glenn A. Choolokian charged. "I've been in the system for 27 years, and I've never seen Buffalo get involved like they have since you've been mayor."
Dyster's offense, according to the three-man Council majority, was asking the lawmakers to approve a $4,000 donation by the Community Foundation that would have paid for the city's enrollment in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, an organization of Great Lakes mayors who meet yearly to talk about relevant issues related to the Great Lakes watershed.
The Council had cut the item from the 2013 budget in part because of the city's fiscal crisis with the Seneca Niagara Casino revenues.
And in recent weeks, Choolokian and Councilmen Sam Fruscione and Robert Anderson Jr. have taken offense to a number of Buffalo charities that have stepped forward to restore arts funding and other causes that were cut during the budget process.
Choolokian took the allegations one step further, alleging that Dyster's administration is essentially corrupt and has broken the law since the beginning of his first term in office.
"Do we need to get the FBI in here in City Hall?" Choolokian asked. "What's going on here? I'm surprised nobody [went] to jail back then."
Choolokian was referring to the beginning of Dyster's first term, when the mayor pledged to rid City Hall of the corruption it had been identified with for decades.
Aiming to dismantle the patronage system, Dyster conducted national searches for his department heads and hired many top aides from other areas of the country.
But the city found it hard to attract well-qualified candidates for some positions, Dyster said, because of the low salaries for top City Hall officials. In 2007, the Community Foundation stepped in and helped with that effort, establishing a fund of anonymous donors who pledged to "build a better Niagara."
The anonymous nature of that fund, which has since run out, roiled Council members who said the latest offer from the John R. Oishei Foundation and the Community Foundation were an attempt to influence city politics.
"It's just crazy," Dyster responded. "It's nuts. I think when times are tough, we should be seeking grants wherever we can get them. It was a very generous offer."
Choolokian responded, "How is Buffalo doing? How is their unemployment situation? They've got enough problems of their own."
Dyster called the exchange "bizarre" and said the charities "must think we're just crazy."
The funding for the seaways group was supported by Councilman Charles Walker and Councilwoman Kristen M. Grandinetti, who called the Council's actions "very irresponsible and frankly embarrassing."
"Do we want to send this city back to the stone ages?" she asked, garnering applause from the packed crowd in Council Chambers.
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Humberside Police are repeating their appeal and asking for help from the public in locating a man wanted on a fail to appear warrant.
Leonard Christopher HADDLESEY (45) failed to appear at Hull Crown Court on 20 January 2014 after being convicted in relation to a charge of Burglary – Non Dwelling in Beverley.
HADDLESEY is thought to be in the Anlaby area, he had been living in the Beverley area up to his court appearance in January and also has connections with the Hull area. His current whereabouts is not known.
The warrant that has been issued by the Hull Crown Court for Mr HADDLESEY arrest. Police officers all over England, Wales and Scotland are empowered to arrest him any time of the day and night, wherever he may be at that time, irrespective of who he is with.
Warrant Supervisor, Mike Milner said: "We do not generally feel that such intrusive methods are always necessary bur the Police have visited his last known address and been unable to locate Mr HADDLESEY.
"Mr HADDLESEY is still invited to hand himself in and will be taken to court at the earliest opportunity, however his warrant issued by the court has been circulated nationwide for his arrest."
Mr HADDLESEY or anyone who knows of his current whereabouts should contact Humberside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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A list of Clothing Banks and Thrift stores listed by city.
Central United Methodist Church provides good used clothing without cost. 17 Nanticoke Ave. Endicott. Please use side door on Union St. Tues. 10am-Noon & Wed. 11am-1pm. 607-754-6060
Salvation Army Thrift Shop provides good used clothing and small household items at low cost. 50% off sale for some clothing and shoes on Wed. only. Open Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat 9am-5pm Wed/Thur 9am-9pm. 748-9042. 703 E. Main St. Endicott.
Sharing Closet Church of Christ offers free clothing. Open Thur, 12:30pm-4pm and Sat. 2pm-4pm. 3600 Country Club Rd. corner of Hooper Rd. 748-6602
Caring Closet 607-754-0056 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesday 834 Bunn Hill Road, Vestal NY 13850
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Sarah's Shop Household items, childrens clothing, toys and more at low cost. Open Tue. 3:30pm-6:30pm and Thur. 9am -Noon. 308 Main St. Johnson City. 797-3938
Main St Baptist Church Clothing Bank Offers used clothing that is in good, clean condition. Occasionally has new items donated to help meet community needs. 117 Main St. Binghamton. 607-723-0031 Hours: 10AM-Noon Tue/Fri last 2 weeks of month. Closed for month of May
Salvation Army Thrift Shop Binghamton provides good used clothing and small household items at low cost. 50% off sale on some clothing and shoes on Wednesday.Open Mom-Fri 9am- 8pm and Sat. 9am-5pm. 723-5381. 3-5 Griswold St. Binghamton
CC Tags Thrift & Thrifty Shop Centenary Chenango United Methodist Church. Low cost clothing, household and linen items when available. 480 Chenango St. Binghamton. Thur 4:30PM – 6:30PM 621-3277
Helping Hands Women's Clothes Closet (Woman Only) Offers professional women's clothing for job interviews and employment. Also helps women in need of clothing for church, etc. Will accept clean, gently-used clothing in season. Trinity Episcopal Church 44 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905 Contact: Dorolyn Perry, Contact 607-723-6021 Hours: (closed Feb.) Please call ahead for appointment.
Temple Concord Rummage Sale Low cost and a special sale every month. Open first Sunday of every month 10am -2pm. 723-7535. 9 Riverside Dr. Binghamton. (on the corner of Oak and Riverside)
Grace Tabernacle Church provides gently used clothing for no cost. Friday only 5:30PM -7PM. 98 Glenwood Ave Binghamton. 729-3626.
Thrifty Shopper Use clothing and small household items at low cost. Open Mon/Tues/Wed/Sat 10am-8pm Thur/Fri 10am-8pm Sun Nonn-5pm. 348-0092
Perfectly Suited Professional Clothing Bank – YWCA (Men only) Help to outfit men and women with professional clothing for job interviews and employment. 80 Hawley St. Binghamton, NY 13901-0340 Contact: Theresa Bovier 607-772-0340 ext 231 Hours: 10AM-2PM Mon-Fri. Call ahead.
Landmark Church offers Clothing, books and toy at no cost once a month. The 4th Sat. of every month at 8AM. 126 Court St. Binghamton, Call ahead 723-1127
Emergency Assistance Provides food and clothing vouchers for individuals or families in economic crisis situations. Layettes available for newborns.Contact: Kathy Pfaffenbach 607-723-4563 Hours: 9AM-Noon Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri; 1PM-4PM Mon-Fri Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
PAL Kids Closet-Kid Closet offers free clothing for infants and children (birth-5 yrs). 457 State Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Contact: Linda Ruffo 607-772-0517Hours: 9AM-2PM Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri; 2PM-7:30PM Thu
Carol Street Ministries 607-648-2492 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday7:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 38 Carroll Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Community Options (Men Only) 607-722-59718:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday182 State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Nearly New Thrift Shop 607-723-0192. 10am – 3pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Vouchers accepted on Wednesday only100 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Ogden Hillcrest United Methodist Thrift Shop offeres donated gently used clothing and small household items for a very low cost. No charge for clothing needed for employment. Thu. & Sat 10am – 2pm. 723 – 2637
Samaritan House Must have Broome County ID, items are free607-724-39699:00 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Monday – Thursday11 Fayette Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Wares Like New Thrift Store 607-773-0993 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday Vouchers are accepted 281 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
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Chenango Bridge Fenton Project Concern. For Broome County Residents they provide clothing, small house hold items, linens, shoes, toys, sometimes you may find some larger furniture and more. They even give out food sometimes and may have Christmas toys around that time. Only $2 per adult for all that you need. 23 Kattleville Rd. Chenango Bridge. Open Mom-Fri 2pm-4pm and Sat. 7am-Noon. 648-2492
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Cups of Cold Water offer clothing, shoes and coats at no cost. 2938 Rt. 11 Whitney Point. Call ahead 2nd Sat 8am-10am 692-4946.
Second Time Around Thrift Store Our Lady of Lourdes provides used clothing at low cost. Open Tues/Thurs/Sat 10am-Noon and Wed, 2pm-4pm 217-8839. 287 Kent St.
Deposit Closet offers used clothing and small household goods. Open Wed/Thurs/Fri 10am-4pm and Sat. 9am-Noon. 467-3850. 175 Front St. Deposit.
Lisle Clothing Bank provide clothing at no cost. Open 3rd Sat of the month 9am-11am or call for an appointment. 692-3080 or 849-4566. 126 Main St. Lisle.
Main Federated Clothing Bank provides clothing at no cost. Open Tues/Wed/Thurs. 9am-11:30am. Closed during summer. 862-3387
Coats N Clothes 4 Kids Anyone can visit. The Coats N Clothes program collects gently used clothing for the entire family. Children's clothing is always free; Adult clothing is $2-$6.Phone (607) 689-3029 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Website: http://www.nice4kids.org 100 Elm Street Owego, New York 13827 . Hours: Mon – Sat: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Facebook.


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on December 22, 2012 - 12:18 AM
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This Christmas season, as I was doing my part to contribute to the overall growth of the economy, I saw a teenage boy ringing a bell at the grocery store. I put something in every kettle I see, but it struck me that this young person was doing this on a Saturday afternoon, so I had to ask him why.
"I could be home playing Xbox," he said, "but my mom told me this was more important." Truer words were never spoken.
In the early 1960s, my mom, brother and I had been living in Cleveland for a while. It was a difficult time in our lives, and I was most unhappy about leaving my grandparents and Buffalo behind. We held out for about two years before my mother decided to come home in November 1962. About a week before we left, our apartment was broken into and they had stolen not only our television, but they also took our Christmas decorations. Lights, stockings, ornaments, all of it! I remember Mother was most upset about losing our "Baby's First Christmas" ornaments for my brother and me.
We packed our few remaining possessions and my grandfather drove all the way from Buffalo to Cleveland to get us. I was never so happy to see anyone in my whole life.
We moved into a small furnished apartment in South Buffalo. My grandmother gave Mom some dishes to set up house and Mom landed a job as soon as possible. She was a proud person and would not ask for any type of handout. She prepared my brother and me for the fact that there would be no Christmas at our house that year. Santa would make it up when he could, but it just wasn't possible at the time because we had moved and he didn't know our new address.
Being 9 (me) and 3 (him) years of age, this sounded logical to us. It never occurred to me that Mom had no money and couldn't buy presents, or that we couldn't even decorate because, in many ways, our Christmas had been stolen.
But without all the trappings, we still went to church Christmas Eve as we always did to celebrate what to us was the true meaning of Christmas.
Cold, snowy and windy weather greeted us as we left the church and headed home in the dark. Stepping onto the porch, Mom told us to stay on the steps and she would turn on the light. Once she did, we were shocked. There were two large baskets and a Christmas tree on the porch. There was food and oranges and nuts and candy canes. The tree was on a wooden stand and there were two strings of lights and some tinsel. We had food for Christmas and treats. We were dumfounded.
As my mother and I brought the precious gifts into the house, I noticed two packages wrapped in Christmas paper and I thought, "Did Santa find us after all?" Well, apparently he did. There was a rubber stamp set for me and a small fire truck for my brother.
I don't know what charitable group became aware of our plight, but I will never forget it.
As the Christmas holidays come again, remember those less fortunate or down on their luck. The young man who said to me "My mom said this was more important" reminded me that it was so true. Christmas is not just about presents, it is about kindness and humanity, too.