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Today, thanks to you, My Arms Wide Open Foundation is making that vision a reality.
We have been privileged to touch so many lives already: completed the first seven Iziko Labahlali programs in the My Mentor My Coach Cause, working with the people of Cradock, Eastern Cape and Bergnek, Limpopo; funded the start of our first community based business under the My Business My Community Cause; completed our first project in the My Family My Community Cause by providing a working well and well pump to the people of Bergnek, Limpopo, a small rural community of 3,500 people.
But we are far from finished. We have big goals for what we want to accomplish in 2012 – and we need your help to get there.
That's why I contribute a significant portion of my own top line income and resources to people in the communities of My Arms Wide Open, because I believe that I need to do my part in creating and enabling the change needed in our world.
Our work takes many forms – supporting women entrepreneurs and providing women with the opportunities to create the future they want for their children; transferring in the missing skills to create economic activity in communities; providing washable and reusable menstrual supplies for girls in struggling communities helping the girls to stay in school; building our vertical food garden walls to provide sustainable food sources in communities around the world without access to regular food supplies, arable land or consistent and readily available water resources; providing education to children and communities on growing their own food in healthy and sustainable ways; working with children, youth and woman in our Iziko Labahlali programs to believe that they matter, are worth it and can contribute to their families and communities in meaningful ways; providing innovative and creative education systems and support for community based schools.
But every project we undertake together stems from the heart of from the same belief – give of yourself, give people the skills, tools and opportunities they need to improve their lives, and they will be empowered to build a stronger tomorrow for themselves and their children.
I hope you will partner with me in the life-changing work we are doing each and every day. Please don't wait to get involved. Every $1 counts.
Because of you, we've achieved amazing things in the past 2 years – but you and I both know our job is far from done. I look forward to working with you to continue building a better world.
Your Comments: Let us know what you think. For more information, please contact us using the information below or if you would like to find out more about our Causes and the initiatives we are undertaking in each one, visit our website using the links here and get engaged.
- My Business My Community: entrepreneurship
- My World My Garden: food security
- My Family My Community: community-based infrastructure.
- My First Steps My Path: education
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Looking Deathworthy: Perceived Stereotypicality of Black Defendants Predicts Capital-Sentencing Outcomes
Sheri Lynn Johnson
Cornell Law School
Jennifer L. Eberhardt
Stanford University
Paul G. Davies
University of California, Los Angeles - Department of Psychology
Valerie J. Purdie-Vaughns
Yale University - Department of Psychology
Psychological Science, Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. 383-386, May 2006
Cornell Legal Studies Research Paper No. 06-012
Researchers previously have investigated the role of race in capital sentencing, and in particular, whether the race of the defendant or victim influences the likelihood of a death sentence. In the present study, we examined whether the likelihood of being sentenced to death is influenced by the degree to which a Black defendant is perceived to have a stereotypically Black appearance. Controlling for a wide array of factors, we found that in cases involving a White victim, the more stereotypically Black a defendant is perceived to be, the more likely that person is to be sentenced to death.
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Middle school applications due Dec. 13
Fifth graders applying to middle school should get their applications beginning Nov. 18 at their elementary schools, according to the chancellor's letter to principals this week.
Applications must be completed and returned to elementary school guidance counselors by Friday, Dec. 13. If you're applying to charter schools, those applications aren't due until April 1.
Still don't know what schools to apply to? Check your district's directory for a list of schools. Schools that are open to kids throughout the district, borough or city are listed in the back of each directory. Read our reviews on noteworthy middle schools.
And, be sure to visit the school before applying. There is a list of tours and open houses on the Department of Education's website. You can watch our videos for more information on how to apply and what to look for on a school tour.
Introducing the HS directory for your pocket
The official high school directory is essential reading for 8th graders applying to high school in New York City. But, at 565 pages, the directory can be cumbersome, especially for kids already lugging pounds of textbooks.
Now, we've created a mobile site that will get this information to kids where they are most likely to use it--on their smartphones.
Our new iPhone/Android mobile website, http://insideschools.org/
Low test scores? Families get longer parent/teacher conference
If your child is one of the 210,000 students in grades 3-8 who scored a Level 1 or 2 on last spring's state ELA or math exams, you should know that schools are offering families 30 minute one-on-one conferences with their child's teachers from now through January.
The $5 million Department of Education initiative was prompted by advocates from the Coalition of Educational Justice (CEJ), said Megan Hester, a community organizer with the Annenberg Institute for School Reform which works with CEJ.
Hester said that when scores came out last summer some CEJ parents wondered whether they should be alarmed at their child's low test scores and what they could be doing about it.
With new mayor, could SHSAT be history?
Last weekend, Oct. 26-27, thousands of 8th graders buzzing with the pressure of months (sometimes years) of preparation sat for the two-hour long specialized high school admissions test (SHSAT). Could this be the last year that entrance to a specialized high school hinges on one incredibly high-stakes exam?
If Bill de Blasio is mayor, that's a real possibility.
De Blasio, whose son attends Brooklyn Tech, told the NY Daily News that the high-stakes SHSAT should not be the only factor determining specialized high school admissions. "These schools are the academies for the next generation of leadership in all sectors of the city, and they have to reflect the city better," de Blasio told the newspaper.
Watch our event: Applying to high school
Confused about high school admissions? Do you still have questions about how to fill out the 12-school application? Insideschools covered those topics and more at our Oct. 9 high school admissions workshop.
Clara Hemphill and Jacquie Wayans of Insideschools were joined by Hussham Khan, the director of high school admissions at the Department of Education, Stanley Ng, parent member of the Citywide Council of High Schools; Liz Willen, of the Hechinger Institute and two high school students: Paul Michael Wayans, of Eagle Academy in the Bronx, and David Mascio, a junior at Stuyvesant High School.
Here are some takeaways from the conversation:
- Don't list a school you don't want to attend; however the more schools you list, the better your chances of acceptance. Choose at least six.
- You'll get more individual attention at a small school, but there will be fewer high level courses.
- District 2 priority means that those students get accepted before all other applicants. Most D2 schools fill with district students, says Kahn.
- Test out the commute to the school before applying, preferably at rush hour.
- Read the Learning Environment Survey. You can supplement some things, such as sports, but it's harder to change things like a bad principal or an unsafe environment.
- If you're not happy with the high school assignment, continue to advocate for your child, says Kahn.
- Stuyvesant students get 3 hours of homework nightly, on average; Eagle students between 1.5-2 hours.
- Not all schools allow all students access to AP courses. Make sure to ask.
If you missed the event, you can watch it on our YouTube channel.
Latecomers out of luck with school choice
After enrolling my daughter in middle school earlier this year, I wrote a piece about how difficult it can be to get your child into a good school if you should happen to arrive in the city around the start of the school year. My daughter ended up in a school that was far from our first choice: a "turnaround" school, once slated for closure.
As it turns out, our less-than-optimal enrollment experience is hardly unique in New York City.
A new report from Brown University shows that many of the 36,000 "late-enrolling" high school students are disproportionately being sent to the city's lowest performing schools.
Ask Judy: Algebra Regents in 8th grade?
I am the proud father of two bright girls in 8th grade. Both have excelled in school overall, especially in math. One of them was provided with 8th grade math Regents this year and the other (who also scored over a 3 on the 7th grade state exam but slightly lower than her sister) did not make it into Regents.
Is it acceptable for the school to use a certain grade on the 7th grade state exam as the sole criteria for Regents class acceptance? If so, what right do I have to know whether the school truly followed this "test score" criteria as the approach for determining acceptance? Is there any way my daughter can still take the Regents without being in a Regents Class? It is my understanding that some NYC schools allow Level 2 students to take the Regents. If so, why not my daughter?
Find out about middle school tours, forums
Parents of 5th graders spend the fall calling parent coordinators and checking school websites to find out about middle school tours and open houses. Some who aren't quick enough find themselves closed out of daytime tours at popular schools.
Now the Department of Education has compiled a list of school open house and tour dates for many districts. It doesn't include every school -- and some of the schools require you to call and make an appointment anyway. Still the list is a helpful start for busy parents. Find the list of dates and schools here [PDF].
Some districts hold Principal Forums for parents, invitiing principals to give a brief show and tell about their schools. District 15 in Brooklyn is holding a forum on Monday, Oct. 28 at Sunset Park High School; District 3 on Manhattan's Upper West Side is holding one on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at PS/IS 76.
Middle school fairs conclude this week on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16-17, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Check our calendar for details and districts.
Upcoming deadline: Sign for OLSAT testing in Queens' District 24 and for the Mark Twain School for the Gifted & Talented test and audition by Wednesday, Oct. 16. See the DOE's middle school admissions timeline here.
High School Hustle: Get ready to compromise
When I look back on the full-time job of finding a New York City public high school for my kids, I'm reminded of looking for my first apartment.
Anyone else remember coming to New York City with big dreams and a tiny paycheck? And being shown moldy, tiny apartments, up endless flights of stairs, in neighborhoods no one wanted to visit?
Remember fantasizing about fireplaces, decks and duplexes? Maybe the dreams weren't even that big. In those early days, I would have happily settled for views of anything other than brick walls, proximity to a subway, and maybe a small washing machine.
Sorry to say that the real estate comparison is valid when you are searching out high schools in Gotham. Your fantasy apartment is out of reach; the perfect high school does not exist.
Applying to middle school? Here's how.
Middle school admissions season kicks into high gear this week for parents of 5th graders. You can meet school representatives at evening district fairs held between Oct. 8-17. Middle school directories for 2013-2014 are online and hard copies are being distributed by elementary schools. Clara Hemphill of Insideschools will be giving a free talk about middle school options on Thursday at New York University.
Now is the time to sign up for school tours and open houses! Check school websites, or call the school to find out about them. In some popular schools, especially in Manhattan where there is active school choice, many tours are already fully booked. If you're shut out, try contacting the parent coordinator to see if additional tours will be added.
In addition to fairs, some districts hold informational nights where principals talk about their schools. Check with your district's family advocate to see if one is scheduled. (You can find their names and contact information on our district pages.)


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Thai-Go® was introduced in 2004, and quickly became Nature's Sunshine top-selling product of all time. It is still one of NSP's top sellers today.
The principle ingredient of Thai-Go® is mangosteen (not to be confused with the mango). Mangosteen is an exotic fruit found in Thailand, The Philippines, China, and other Far Eastern locations. Many studies have been done on mangosteen, particularly on several forms of natural phytochemicals in the mangosteen called xanthones. Although xanthones exist in small amounts in a very few other fruits, the mangosteen is the only known source containing such a large variety of them (about 50 discovered to date) and a high concentration of them. Interestingly enough, it is the rind of the mangosteen that contains the large number and concentration of xanthones, not the fruit itself. A list of some of the papers published on mangosteen xanthones and their use can be found by doing a search in the National Library of Medicine.
There were at least two research projects ongoing that involved Thai-Go® specifically. One is by Dr. Doug Kinghorn at Ohio State University, in which he and his associates discovered three new xanthones in Thai-Go. The paper detailing the discovery was presented to the American Society of Pharmacognosy, and recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The other is by Dr. Fred Valeriote at Wayne State University and Ford Cancer Clinic in which in vitro studies of Thai-Go® were being tested with Nature's Sunshine Paw Paw Cell Reg™ for compatibility in fighting cancer cells. Both of those research projects showed excellent initial promise.
Another important ingredient in Thai-Go® that is not used in other mangosteen blends is Sea Buckthorn. Studies are also ongoing on this fruit. You can read the abstract of a recent paper on Sea Buckthorn to the American Society of Pharmacognosy here.
According to studies done across the world and listed with the National Library of Medicine, xanthones are credited with a large number of benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-histamine (anti-allergy), serotonin balancing (helps mood, sleep, appetite), anti-parasitic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and much more. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties also make it very beneficial for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These benefits are commonly reported.
Of particular value to most people are the anti-inflammatory effects of the mangosteen. It is documented that inflammation is either responsible for most adverse physical conditions, or is a byproduct of those conditions. Thus, it is helpful for a large variety of "routine" and "serious" physical conditions where inflammation is an issue.
Nature's Sunshine Thai-Go® uses a proprietary method in which high amounts of xanthones are extracted from the rind of the mangosteen, then put into a mixture of ingredients that includes mangosteen juice from the fruit, as well as several other fine fruits known for their health benefits. The mixture/composition of Thai-Go® is protected by US patents, and no competitive mangosteen drink on the market has a composition using the ingredients that Thai-Go® does.
Antioxidant strength is usually measured by the ORAC test (Oxidative Radical Absorbance Capacity), an assay developed by Brunswick Laboratories, which is thus the expert on this test. ORAC tests by Brunswick compared with the other leading mangosteen drinks confirm the superiority of Thai-Go®. Also, independent tests by other laboratories on xanthone content result in Thai-Go's favor.
In a recent development, Thai-Go® is the only mangosteen juice available that qualifies for the Brunswick Laboratories Certification of ORAC, HORAC (antioxidant profile), Xanthone levels, bioflavonoids, and phenols. Getting this certification is very hard to do since it means that a manufacturer must be consistent enough to maintain its high levels on every single bottle--not just those sent in for a test one time. This certification assures customers that they are getting a premier product each and every bottle, and serves notice to competitors that they should carefully evaluate how they market their products against Thai-Go®!
The taste of Thai-Go® is very pleasant. It has a sweet, yet tart taste--comparing favorably to other mangosteen drinks on the market. Mangosteen itself is known for its pleasant taste, earning the nickname of "the queen of fruits." Children tend to love it!
Bottom line: This is one of those health products like a multi-vitamin that virtually everyone (healthy or not) should take. Protecting against oxidative stress and damage is critical. It tastes great, and kids love it. Consider adding Thai-Go® to your daily routine or herbal program!
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Today we're hitting the beautiful beaches of Bali, where the Jimbaran Puri Bali, a luxury resort by Orient-Express, offers massages by the talcum-powder sand, private yoga sessions, and a waterfront restaurant where the fish are grilled straight from the sea. The horizon-edge swimming pool alone merits a visit. Fresh water cascades from three water spouts into the pool, terraced into the landscape with stone tiles. Teak lounge chairs are yours for the taking. Needless to say, the Jimbaran Puri Bali is the ideal place for romance, and the resort offers a number of wedding and honeymoon packages.
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Red and Blue Fall to No. 17 Stony Brook, 16-3
March 7, 2013
Duquesne's lacrosse team played its third consecutive nationally-ranked team Thursday afternoon and suffered its third straight loss with a 16-3 neutral site decision versus No. 17 Stony Brook at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown, Pa.
Meredith Dunn had a goal and an assist for the Dukes while Clare Hurley and Lib Lowry added goals and Haley Marafioti chipped in an assist.
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Marinades are one of the simplest ways to add fast and easy flavor to your meals. Combine a few ingredients in a zip-close plastic bag, add your meat, seafood or veggies, then walk away for a while.
We've outlined some basic marinades to help get you started, as well as some suggestions of what you can use them for. But the truth is, marinades are so versatile and easy, you can substitute your favorite ingredients or anything you have on hand.
These marinades are enough to cover 11/2 pounds of food. Double up as needed, but keep in mind that you don't need the food to swim in the marinade, just be thoroughly coated. Once the food has soaked up the flavor, pan-fry it, grill it or broil it.
Citrus marinades
Citrus juices are fairly acidic, which means they permeate and tenderize food quickly. They work great as a base for marinades that you want to throw together just before dinner.
These marinades work equally well for seafood as they do chicken or steak. For seafood, marinate for up to 30 minutes; chicken and steak can handle up to 2 hours.
Chipotle-Lime: Juice and zest of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce and 1 minced chipotle chili from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, a hefty pinch of salt. Great on flank steak or shrimp.
Orange-Cumin: Juice and zest of 1 orange, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, a hefty pinch of salt. Try with haddock or chicken breasts.
Lemon-Herb: Juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon Italian herb blend, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, hefty pinch of salt. Good on salmon or chicken thighs.
Vinaigrette marinades
Because vinegar is so aggressive, you'll want to temper it with oil. This helps carry the flavor into the food, as well as prevent the flavors from becoming too jarring. Adding oil to vinegar also gives you a bit of leeway in your timing.
For fish, seafood and vegetables, marinate for 30 minutes and to up to 2 hours. For chicken, steak and pork, you can go for up to 8 hours.
Garlic-Balsamic: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 4 cloves minced garlic, hefty pinch salt. Try with pork loin or steak tips.
Spicy Hoisin: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon five-spice powder. Try on chicken tenders or scallops.
Maple-Soy: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Try with pork tenderloin medallions or cod.
Wine marinades
Wine is a great base for subtle marinades. Because they have a softer flavor than citrus or vinegar, you can use them to highlight other flavors. Like the vinaigrette marinades, use a little oil to help carry flavors, and prevent food from sticking to the cooking surface.
These marinades work especially well for hearty vegetables and meats. Marinate from 30 minutes to overnight.
Red Wine-Rosemary: 1/4 cup red wine, 1 tablespoon olive oil, hefty pinch each of salt and black pepper, 1 large stem rosemary, chopped. Try with sirloin steak or portobello mushrooms.
White Wine-Mustard: 1/4 cup dry white wine, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, hefty pinch each salt and black pepper. Great with chicken thighs or eggplant.
Raspberry-Ginger: 1/4 cup sweet red wine, 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, hefty pinch each salt and black pepper. Try on pork chops or chicken breasts.
Pictured (from left) marinades of garlic-balsamic, maple-soy, lemon-herb, raspberry-ginger, white wine-mustard and orange-cumin. On the meat (from top) are chipolte-lime, red wine-rosemary and spicy-hoisin.×
Pictured (clockwise, from top) marinades of orange-cumin, white wine-mustard, lemon-herb, garlic-balsamic and raspberry-ginger. At center is maple-soy.×


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The New York Giants do an outstanding job discovering hidden gems throughout the draft process. Sometimes, the greatest of the gems are discovered after the draft, signed as undrafted free agents.
Victor Cruz, Chase Blackburn and Henry Hynoski are just three examples of the contributors the Giants have picked up as undrafted free agents and each played an integral part en route to New York's second Super Bowl victory in five seasons.
With that in mind and the process already underway (and please keep that in mind as I post this), let's take a look at some undrafted free agents the Giants should consider pursuing in the coming days and weeks.
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Film set for release on Festival Direct label
IFC has acquired another '09 foreign language Oscar entry: Canadian helmer Benoit Pilon's "The Necessities of Life," a drama about an Inuit hunter who becomes friends with a young boy. Pic stars Natar Ungalaaq and is set for 2009 release under its Festival Direct VOD label.
"Necessities" bowed at the Montreal World Film Fest where it received the grand jury prize, among others. Pic is written by Pilon and Bernard Edmond, and produced by Bernadette Payeur and Rene Chenier.


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By touching the pulse of some of the highways and byways of the city and county, the authors of these twenty stories bring into sharp relief Galway's human heart and soul in all its joy and sorrow, in all its aspirations and disappointments, in all its victories and defeats. It is, in effect, the alternative guide to this beloved city and county of ours, filling in all the gaps left out by the official guides, giving a real sense of what makes it the magical place it is to live in.'
– Des Kenny
Galway Stories is an engaging contemporary collection of short fiction set in the city and county of Galway by writers who live, or have lived, in Galway. It includes many of Ireland's most acclaimed short-story writers, including Mike McCormack, Kevin Barry, Mary Costello and Julian Gough; local favourites, such as Geraldine Mills and Alan McMonagle; and up-and-comers, including Hugo Kelly and Aileen Armstrong.
The twenty stories included in the collection take the reader on an intimate tour of Galway, the cultural heart of Ireland. From the top of Eyre Square to the prom on Salthill, from the bogside of Cashel to the stone walls of Kinvara, each of the stories explore the neighbouhoods and the people who live there. Some stories — such as Jim Mullarkey's 'Encounter on Buttermilk Lane' or Olaf Tyaransen's 'Don't you know who I am?' — present a vivid portrait of the neighbourhoods using specific landmarks and detail; others — including Edward Boyne's 'The Sculptor' or Nuala Ní Chonchúir's 'Cri de Coeur' — convey the atmospheric spirit of the neighbourhoods and their inhabitants. The stories in the anthology offer a distinct array of content and theme, voice and style, celebrating also the diverse talent of Galway writers.
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Whatever Happened To The Hot Astronaut In Britney's "Oops… I Did It Again" Video?
He did really, really well for himself.
1. It's no secret that Britney's "Oops… I Did It Again" video is iconic.
2. In large part, that's thanks to the unforgettable interlude in which a hot astronaut gifts Brit the Titanic necklace.
3. Yep, this hot astronaut.
4. She was skeptical at first, but just LOOK at that smile.
Look at it.
8. Well, he's 38 now. And he's a DOCTOR. Not only a doctor, actually. He's a SURGEON.
9. BuzzFeed requested comment from Dr. Swanson through an employee of his practice. He's yet to return the request, probably because he's busy being a DOCTOR. But here's what we do know about what he's been up to since "Oops":
11. And after a residency and fellowship, he's now working as a trauma surgeon in Phoenix.
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He saves lives, and this is what we imagine he looks like every day.
12. So if you're in the Phoenix area and happen to break your ankle, now you know whom to see for help.
13. Mystery solved.
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An independent review, commissioned by the Ministry of Defence, into
the Biological Defence Trials of the 1960s-70s is published today.
The review was undertaken by Professor Brian Spratt, an eminent and
leading microbiologist who was recommended by the President of the
Royal Society.
The MoD welcomed the main findings of Professor Spratt's report:
- That the trials would have caused no harm to the vast majority
of people.
- That, although there may have been an unquantifiable risk of
infection in a small number of people who had a serious underlying
disease such as cystic fibrosis, any such infections would have been
infections of the chest or blood and would have occurred within days
of release of the bacteria.
- That it is extremely unlikely that there is any link between the
bacteria released in the trials and health problems reported by
people who have sufferred chronic ill health, miscarriages, or who
have children with disabilities.
The MoD also confirmed today that another independent review will be
initiated. This second study will address the earlier series of
trials involving the release of zinc cadmium sulphide, to establish
whether they could have led to any adverse health effects.
Similar US studies have concluded that there is no effect on health
at the low concentrations which would have been experienced during
the trials, but a further, independent study will be initiated to
confirm whether these conclusions are valid for the specific
conditions of the UK trials. MoD's Chief Scientific Adviser has
already written to the Royal Society requesting that they nominate a
suitable individual.
For more information and copies of the Executive Summary, please
contact Kate O'Connor, Defence Press Office, 0171 218 7924. The full
report is available in the Libraries of the House.


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This part-time position is to assist ICA's publication team in transforming 25 years of ICA archaeological research into a number of books that are being published by UT Press.
Edit and clean images to be used in publications, using Adobe Suite Software. Scanning and organizing all primary photographic material in order to supply all the researchers with primary documentation. Create illustrations of pottery from ICA's Italian excavations. Digital inking of artifacts utilizing digitized pencil sketches to create technical drawings that are scalable, editable and print ready. Publication layout involving integrating all of the research content of publication into its final printed form. Scan archival primary documentation and enter related data into the ARK system.
Other related functions as assigned.
Bachelor's degree. One year of experience in graphics design and production. Excellent Adobe Suite skills. Experienced with Mac and PC operating systems --- and with FileMaker Pro. Good organizational skills; patience with routine work and flexibility. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
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Walk the World 2006
Join the United Nations World Food Programme and tens of thousands of individuals around the world to help end child hunger. Together, we'll play a key role in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
When you sign up to participate in what will be the world's largest humanitarian event, you are lending your voice to a growing chorus of citizens all over the world who believe that a world with hungry children is a world that must be changed.
In 2005, with just a few months' preparation, over 200,000 people in 91 countries and 266 cities walked the world on 12 June. These dedicated citizens raised US$1.5 million, and as a result, helped to feed over 70,000 children. In 2006 this campaign aims to have more than 750,000 walkers and raise US$5 million.
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I am trying to delve into home networking.
I have:
Toshiba Laptop with XP Home
File system is NTFS
Zone Alarm For Firewall
Norton for Anti-virus
1 Physical disk with one logical portion partion
Use this machine both hardwired and wireless.
Vanilla Desktop with XP Pro Service Pack 1 With a 180Gig External Hard Drive
(USB) attached and a HP932C Printer also attached
Internal Hard Drive is NTFS
External Drive is Win32
Norton Firewall
Norton Anti-virus
1 physical disk with 4 logical partions
Vanilla Desktop with Win98SE
File System is Win32
Norton Firewall
Norton Anti-Virus
Two physical disk with one disk having multi logical partions and one disk
having a single logical partion
IBM Desktop with Win98SE
File System is Win32
Norton Firewall
Norton Anti-virus
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I am using a LinkSys Broudband Router (WRT54G)
What I would like to do is gang them all together so that I could:
1. Access the printer from all machines
2. Access the external hard drive from all machines
3. Share data between the various machines internal hard drives and CD/DVD
Now I do understand that I am not going to be able to use the Win98SE
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XP machines to access all and the Win98SE machines to access each other
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Express Exchange Engage
The silence
Successive Australian Governments and the Australian Public Service are used to dominating political decision making and discussion. Government speaks, mainstream media reports and from time to time there are rumblings from the community. In the main Australia has been a fairly silent state.
The polical culture that has evolved is very much one of 'being in charge' and exercising power. That culture has not changed…Continue
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A disappointing headline on todays Canberra Times website.
Crackdown on rich baby boomers
ATO targets rich Australians who are using a trick involving children to get around paying tax
It is well known and documented that the baby boomers had it easier…Continue
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Something does not add up. On the one hand the Australian Taxation Office is expending effort telling the community it is reinventing itself. On the other I am still being told, through very reliable sources, that the culture is still very much one permeated by fear, risk aversion and group think.
That does not surprise me one bit. Neither does the volume and nature of what looks like a rebadged version of the 'old' corporate spin. You only have to look at the bright and shiny…Continue
Added by steve davies on March 25, 2015 at 11:30am — 12 Comments
During 2013 and 2014 we saw the Australian Public Service retreating from open government at a spectacular rate. In particular, the public service put great effort into creating a climate of fear to ensure that public servants self-censor and that any discussion or disclosures concerning the health and actions of the public service were stifled.
The Australian Public Service Commission took the lead on this. They even threw up a wall of silence on the issue of the monitoring…Continue
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The Taxation Office, like the rest of the Australian Public Service, is under great strain. But let's remind ourselves that it is human beings who are being placed under great strain here. Not the grey faceless public service bureaucrats often portrayed in the media. A portrayal, by the way that is rarely challenged by public service leaders.
In difficult and changing times it is important to communicate with people about changes that…Continue
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I was so looking forward to winding down in the lead up to the festive season. It doesn't look like this is going to happen.
The Canberra Times reports that the Australian Taxation Office needs major overhaul to avoid slipping backwards, review warns. True, but it makes…Continue
Added by steve davies on December 5, 2013 at 8:01am — 3 Comments
It must do the wonders for the moral of employees of Australian Public Service agencies to read newspaper headlines like,
The 'sleepy' decade is over. We must evolve.
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At last. Something positive from the Taxation Office.
In this months edition of the internal staff newsletter, News Extra, it has been announced that the Taxation Office is trialling a new wireless internet service in its Adelaide Office. Staff will be able to connect their…Continue
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It was with great interest I read the Canberra Times piece Challenges in a changing world. The article outlines the changes being made to the Australian Public Service and claims they could lead to major transformation.
I've reviewed piece and, of course, the comments made by the Australian Service Commissioner, Steve Sedgwick.
If the changes are followed through then, yes, some of them could result in some much needed transformation. However, I doubt that will…Continue
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The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has announced that a new efficiency dividend will be imposed on the Australian Public Service.
Sources said there would be an extra 1 per cent efficiency dividend imposed at the executive level and a 0.5 per cent extra dividend at senior executive level, delivering combined savings over the four-year budget forecasts of about $250 million.
Source: …Continue
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Australian Public Service agencies do not appreciate employees who are critical or passionate. This is a function of what is seen as 'good' management. Good management means not rocking the boat, controlling risk and it controlling conversation.
This entire notion of what constitutes good management is supported by performance management systems that are designed to ensure compliance. This becomes problematic when the threshold for non-compliance, for not fitting in, is…Continue
Added by steve davies on July 1, 2013 at 11:24am — 3 Comments
An interesting and positive aspect of the new Australian Public Service values is the introductions of the notion of caring. That, coupled with the simplification of the values, may signal a change in mindset. However, the question is to what extent?
It is, I believe, important to take positive signals at face value. By the same token it is also important to be realistic. So here are some thoughts based on the evidence at hand.
The first point to note is that…Continue
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Yesterday the Public Interested Disclosure Bill was passed in the House of Representatives. The bill makes it an offence for an individual or organisation to take hostile action against a public servant due to them making a public interest disclosure.
As pointed out by Whistleblower Australia's national president Cynthia…Continue
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At the outset I want to make it clear that I am not a member of any political party.
In his address to the National Press Club Joe Hockey stated that,
We all have to pay our fair share of tax. But the relationship with the ATO does not have to be adversarial and should be based on mutual respect.
One measure that will help…
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Here we go again. The Australian Public Service Commission using the Canberra Times to discourage online discussion concerning public administration. Surely the Canberra Times should look at these issues in-depth and not simply report social media pests to face sack in new public service code.
I'm not sure what's worse. The…Continue
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There are quite a few things I like about America. Like enthusiasm about pitching an idea. Like the word awesome. There is a place for restraint of course - and here in Australia public servants do it so well.
But it irks me. Why should we be so restrained when pitching ideas about…Continue
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Today, the Canberra Times published an article entitled Whistleblower laws facing fine-tuning. Apparently, the Australian Public Service Commissioner, Stephen Sedgwick, informed the Senate committee on legal and constitutional affairs that the laws should not allow public servants to go 'forum shopping'.
Quite frankly, this is a bit rich given the…Continue
Added by steve davies on April 30, 2013 at 11:00am — 35 Comments
I am the first to acknowledge that the Australian Public Service Commission has a hard job to do and does do some great work - for example, the work being done around capability development and the work undertaken by the Human Capital Research and Evaluation group.
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Today is the start of World Innovation and Creativity Week. What better day to release a social media freedom charter for Australian public servants.
The charter stands in contrast to the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct and the practices of many APS agencies. As we have seen and written about many a time on OZloop the practices of APS agencies do not reflect enlightened democratic values.
Added by steve davies on April 15, 2013 at 10:00am — 17 Comments
A great exclusive by Linton Besser @lb_online and Nick Phillips @NickySMH concerning a Call for inquiry as CSIRO comes under the microscope.
In this exclusive it is pointed out…Continue
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The Sydney, Australia-based third-party logistics provider will build two new purpose-built ships with 40 percent more capacity to support trade between Victoria and Tasmania, the company said in a statement.
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Firefighters rescue one person from burning duplex
The Red Cross is helping displaced residents
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Milwaukee firefighters rescued one person from a burning duplex early Thursday morning. The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. near 21st Street and Atkinson Avenue.
Fire officials say three people were able to get out of the duplex themselves, but firefighters had to help one person get out. No one was injured.
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One of the hallmarks of a global education in the twenty-first century is the ability to expand the minds and enlarge the sensibilities of students through distinctive study abroad experiences. At the same time, many of most pressing issues facing the world today such as environmental degradation or the recent crises in the financial markets lie at the intersection of politics, economics, and ethics.
In this program at Villanova, incoming students are admitted to the University Honors Program bearing the special designation "Honors PPE Global Scholar." While at Villanova, they are enrolled in a distinctive series of classes built around the special character of this different program. In sophomore year they will study abroad for one semester, taking a course of studies appropriate for their area of focus. Typically, students in PPE program study in Cambridge, England, with Cambridge University faculty, or in London, England, with faculty from the London School of Economics. Other destinations and opportunities are available. This program will educate Villanova students to become transformative leaders for the global environment of the twenty-first century.
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Why Not Enough Refactoring Happens
The problem is not technical. It's a question of craft, and social environment.
Refactoring is difficult work.
You have to fix a bug in a giant class. It would be much easier to make the bug fix if the class were split up into several smaller classes, some of the methods were decomposed into smaller ones, if the class delegated to a proxy for certain policy decisions, and if all of the cascading type-based if statements were rolled into methods in the class hierarchy or a Visitor class. But that would take time, work, thought, debugging, retesting, more debugging...
. Arguably, the refactoring wouldn't be so difficult now if you had been doing smaller refactorings all along, but it's too late for that now.
Refactoring is different.
Most shops need to get the next features and bug fixes out the door quickly, for the next release. How can you convince your management -- or yourself, for that matter -- to take some time to refactor when there are so many
things that need to be done? However, sometimes refactoring is exactly the right thing to do when you are in a crunch, because it will make the actual fixes easier. But this is counterintuitive, and many don't buy that idea because it's too... well,
Refactoring is politically tricky work.
See the above for why refactoring doesn't often sit well with management. Other contributions?
People do not know what well written code looks like.
Refactoring is difficult because many, if not most, programmers do not know what the end result should be. They have really never seen well written code and have been taught since writing their first line of code that if it compiles and runs, that is enough.
Refactoring is unnecessary.
In each moment, that is true, but the
accumulates and may overwhelm. This is much like financial debt. In any month, making the minimum payment on a credit card is not that bad a thing to do, but, over the years it can drain one financially.
I have noticed, however, that in every project I have ever worked on, programmers seem compelled to rewrite the existing software, although usually in an unstructured manner. Refactoring is useful in that it provides guidance on this common practice.
Refactoring is too risky without
that provide adequate functional and code coverage. Of course, the question now becomes WhyNotEnoughRegressionTestsExist
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Recipes for Party Sandwiches
Just one bite and you'll understand why these nutrition-loaded veggie sliders are called "yum yum"!
Celebrate the fresh flavors of spring with these sweet-shaped, mini sandwiches. Perfect for brunch, lunch or a garden tea party, these tiny bites are big on flavor.
Combine roasted sausage, Jarlsberg cheese and relish, with crunchy thin-sliced apple and you have a delicious slider, a popular mini sandwich to serve at parties and potlucks.
- Baked Chicken Empanadas
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- Beef Gyros Appetizers
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From the smallest biotech to the biggest pharmaceutical stock, The Motley Fool's Market Check-Up covers the health-care sector's biggest headlines, hottest market movers, and Obamacare's ongoing rollout.
In this segment, health-care analyst David Williamson takes a look at the upcoming acquisition by Salix Pharmaceuticals (UNKNOWN: SLXP.DL ) of Santarus (UNKNOWN: SNTS.DL ) for about $2.6 billion. Salix is currently a maker of drugs for gastrointestinal diseases, and the immediately accretive deal will give Salix access to treatments for both diabetes and heartburn. Shares of both companies were up significantly on the news. David tells investors why shareholders should be pleased with this deal on both ends and what he thinks of the stock going forward.
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In Strider the game, like Strider the coin-op, your task is to infiltrate the Russian Red Army and return enemy secrets to your superiors (so much for the thawing of East/West relations eh?). You've got to battle your way past five levels of Russian nasties before you face the Grand Master of the Red Army. And then it's a battle to the death, on which the future of the western world depends. Yikes!
The star of Strider is... um... Strider. He might not look like much when he's standing still, but watch him move! A bit like the big eyed, pointy chinned heroes of Japanese TV shows and comic strips, he's never content to walk when a triple back flip with reverse spin will do. He can run, jump and crouch as well as anybody, and he can also do vast somersaulting leaps, claw his way up walls, hang from overhead gantries and perform sliding tackles. He comes armed with a laser sword too, which is upgradable on later levels for more slashing power. And as all of these moves are easily accessible from the joystick, there's no faffing around with the keyboard or anything. Hoorah!
We first meet Strider, hang-gliding into Moscow. It's a pity we don't get
all the onion shaped towers in the background that we had in the coin-op,
but at least it means that for most of the time we have a nice clean
black background against which the white sprites are very clear
This is set in the snowy Siberian wastelands, populated by more
Russian guards, robot dogs and other nasties than you've had hot
dinners. This is much more platform and laddery than the last level,
harder and perhaps more playable.
Ah, this one's a bit different. Quite how it fits in with the plot I'm not
sure, but suddenly we're out of Russia and into the Amazon rain forest.
At least, that's what it looks like. The platforms are this time made out
of trees and vines and such like, and are heavily populated by
boomerang tossing warrior women. Blimey!
Eek! Next up you're on a big, floating enemy battleship thingie. Watch
out you don't fall down the holes in the bottom (it's possible to since
you're only hoping there'll be a platform to land on half the time). There
are yet more guards, trillions of platforms and corridors to explore and
a couple of big baddies near the end to cope with. The first is a giant
floating satellite thing covered in what look like camera lenses.
Get rid of that monstrosity and a hole opens up beneath you. Drop
down and there's a giant geezer with a big sickle to cope with. Yikes!
You're back in Moscow for the final level, running along a weird set of
high tech roof tops, swarming with guards. Drop down a hole and
there's another big satellite to get past. Lumme! And another giant!
Like the coin-op, Strider the game is about twice
as good as Forgotten Worlds. Yep, I know everyone
thinks Fog Worlds is the bee's knees, but I've never
got the hang of the loopy control system. Strider is
similarly individual but much easier to play - about
60 trillion times easier. And the little hero sprite is
just about the jumpiest and somersaultiest in Spec
history. The arcade machine must be one of
Capcom's biggest money earners this year, and I
reckon it's safe betting this'll do the same business
for US G.
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Talgo XXI
The first high speed train with Talgo gauge change system that allows trains to change the track gauge without needing to stop.
The Talgo XXI, a versatile model which was designed for high speed services, intercity and regional services, is a high performance train that holds the world record of high speed with diesel traction (256 km/h).
Talgo XXI Structure
|Maximum safety, reliability and comfort.
|Independent wheelsets on the hauled axles, which avoid the yaw movement and a great adaptability to any track.
|Intermediate axles permanently guided on the track by a strong guidance mechanism that maintains the wheels parallel to the track under all circumstances.
|High comfort tilting suspension on the intermediate axles, with natural tilting of the carbodies towards the inside of the curves.
|Articulated couplings between the coaches with anti-overturning and anti-overlapping systems.
|Maximum cost effective operation.
|Lightweight coaches with very low weight per seat and reduced energy consumption in commercial use.
|Minimum aggressiveness and wear and tear on the tracks, due to the guided axles with interdependent wheels.
|Zero energy consumption for tilting the carbodies on the curves.
|Maximum operating versatility.
|Maximum travelling speed: 220 km/h.
|Engine coaches with driver cab at both ends of the train, allowing it to be operated as "Push-Pull".
|Multiple operation with two trains, from a single driving position.
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A couple weeks ago I mentioned that I would be riding a completely gratuitous 400k night start brevet. I say "completely gratuitous" because I've already ridden all of my necessary qualifying rides for PBP. This one was purely for the fun and educational value that comes with riding all night over mountain passes.
This ride was part of the Seattle Randonneur's "Heat Camp" which is a collection of rides all starting from a hotel in lovely Yakima. It's usually pretty warm in Eastern Washington this time of year, so the idea was to spend some time getting acclimated to riding in the heat. Nice idea, but as I descended from Blewett Pass at 3:30 am Saturday morning, shivering uncontrollably in the 37 degree wind, all I could think was, "h-h-h-heat c-c-camp my a-a-ass."
Twenty-some people showed up for heat camp, but only four of us chose to ride the 400k. On my drive into Yakima Friday afternoon, I followed the brevet route from Ellensburg to Yakima just to get familiar with it. It was a bit disconcerting since the wind was howling the whole way and I found that for about half the distance between Ellensburg and Yakima the road had just been covered with a brand new coat of chipseal. With fresh gravel a couple inches deep in places, riding the Yakima Canyon road would be about as much fun as riding your typical logging road.
The four of us (Me, Jeff, Dan and Matt) set off into the windy gravelly night at 10:00pm and rode together to take turns hiding from the wind. The trip from Yakima to Ellensburg turned out to be not nearly as bad as I had feared. The wind had died down a bit with the setting of the sun and the chipseal's bark was worse than its bite. We pulled into the first control in Ellensburg at about 12:30.
As we headed out of Ellensburg for Blewett pass, the wind picked up a bit and we were faced with a long slow slog uphill into a cold headwind. The moon had set and we were far from any artificial lights, so all I could see was the rectangle of road lit up by my head light, and about 10 gazillion stars overhead. With the darkness and the headwind, I couldn't really tell how steep it was, or if I was even going uphill at all. I only knew I was in a very low gear moving very slowly and that none of that seemed to change for a very long time. I didn't bother turning on my helmet light to check my speed or the time. I knew it would only depress me.
During the endless climb toward Blewett Pass I slowly pulled away from the other three riders. I slowed to wait for them at one point but I was getting so cold that I decided to keep moving for warmth. I wouldn't see any of them again until I was back in Yakima many hours later.
Eventually the wind started to die down and not long after I found myself on the summit of Blewett Pass. I flipped on my helmet light for a minute to note the time (3:29am), answer the "info control" question on the brevet card (Q: "What's the elevation of Blewett Pass?" A: 4102') and put on my wool gloves. Then I was off for 20 miles of downhill toward Leavenworth. If not for my violent shivering making it difficult to control the bike this section of the ride might have been a lot of fun.
As I approached Leavenworth with visions of a hot breakfast dancing in my head, the sky was beginning to show signs of life.
After a slow cruise through L-worth I had to temporarily give up on my hopes for a hot breakfast. Nothing was open. What kind of town doesn't have a 24 hour convenience store?? A Bavarian theme town, that's what kind. So, I pressed on knowing that there was a gas station another miles up the road at Cole's Corner that would be open by the time I got there.
The trip up Highway 2 toward Stevens pass was beautiful with the sun starting to light up the peaks around me. It was still early enough that the traffic was nearly non-existent.
At Cole's Corner, still a long, slow twenty miles away from Stevens Pass, I stopped for that overdue breakfast and to refill my water bottles. Now, I'm not that picky about what I eat when I'm randonneuring. I mean, even a foil wrapped sausage muffin sandwich from under the heatlamp is a very adequate breakfast as far as I'm concerned, still the Cole's Corner Shell station was a big disappointment.
With some "food" and hot beverage in my belly I pressed on for Stevens Pass, feeling quite good and happy to have survived the night.
The climb to Stevens Pass from the east isn't terribly steep but it does run on a bit. The day was in full swing and the Highway 2 traffic was starting to pick up by the time I finally made the summit, about 8:30. It was cold, but not nearly as bad as Blewett had been the night before. This was the turn-around point and halfway to the end of the ride, though I kept my celebrations pretty low-key since halfway still meant over 125 miles and another 4,000 ft. mountain pass.
The trip back down to Leavenworth was fast and fun, though I'm not terribly fond of Highway 2's lack of shoulder. Cars come flying by at 60 - 70 mph, not willing to give an inch to some crazy guy on a bike trying to find a safe haven between the crumbled shoulder and the speeding traffic.
After an honest-to-goodness sit down lunch in Leavenworth at the Subway with a tankard of their finest Mountain Dew it was time for Old Blewett Pass, the last big climb of the ride. The sun was finally above the hills and the day was starting to feel like July in Eastern Washington.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I've been looking forward to riding Old Blewett Pass for a while. It didn't disappoint me one bit. The road is barely wide enough for two cars and it winds around ridges and gullys as it climbs at a fairly consistent 5% - 6% through the trees. I was passed by maybe two or three cars the entire time I was on old road.
Paul and Noel, two SiR volunteers had set up a nice little rest stop at the top of the pass and offered me water (which I needed desperately), a bite to eat and a few minutes to sit without having to turn the cranks. But I didn't sit around for long. I knew from Old Blewett Pass the rest of the route was almost all downhill and I was anxious to get on to it.
After a long gentle downhill run, there's a little ridge that the highway climbs over before you get some more downhill into Leavenworth. The climb only lasts three miles, but it seems like a lot more after 200 miles and three mountain passes. And just to rub it in a bit, about halfway up, the Washington Dept. of Transportation remind you that you still have a good chunk of riding ahead before you'll be back in Yakima with a cold beer in hand.
On top of the ridge outside Ellensburg is one of those enormous wind farms that seem to be popping up like dandelions across eastern Washington. Of course, they put the wind mills there for a reason. As I topped the ridge, I was blasted by a warm wind. Luckily the road and the wind were both heading for Ellensburg so I was able to ride like a pro for the next 15 miles, easily averaging 30+ mph all the way into town.
After the penultimate control stop in Ellensburg, the wind continued to push me on through the freshly chipsealed Canyon Rd nearly all the way back to Yakima. I rolled into the finish at the Clarion Hotel at 5:49pm feeling darn fine all things considered.
Over the last few miles I thought a lot about my upcoming trip to France. This 400k was a good test of what the first part of PBP might be like. I rode through the night just like I'm planning to do in France on the first night. I maintained a pace of about 5 hours per 100k, which is what I'm shooting for in France. I finished feeling like I could probably maintain the same pace for another 200k if I had to, which I'll need to do to get to Brest. So, I think it bodes well for my PBP plans.
Thanks to Maggie and Eric for hosting the Yakima Heat (snicker, snicker) Camp! I had a fantastic time. And Thanks Paul and Noel for feeding and watering me on a mountain top in the middle of nowhere!


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Loch Ard is one of the smallest fresh water lochs in Scotland. It is situated in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park near Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire. The loch is approximately 4 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. Its shelteres location means it is ideal for Open Water Swimming.
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EAST LANSING — Michigan State played host to two of the top prospects in the nation on Thursday in addition to wrapping up its final spring practice leading up to Saturday's Green-White game.
Class of 2016 tailback Martell Pettaway and Class of 2015 receiver Miles Boykin were both in East Lansing on unofficial visits.
Pettaway, the No. 1-rated Class of 2016 prospect in the Great Lakes State according to 247Sports, is a 5-foot-10, 205-pounder from South Lake H.S. in St. Clair Shores.
Pettaway is also ranked the No. 6 tailback in the nation and No. 106 player overall.
It's Pettaway's third unofficial visit to Michigan State, according to 247Sports, which projects that the South Lake superstar will ultimately sign with the Spartans in the Class of 2016.
Boykin, meanwhile, is the No. 2-ranked prospect in the state of Illinois in the Class of 2015, and the No. 23 receiver in the nation.
Michigan State assistant coaches Ron Burton and Terry Samuel are the primary recruiters for Boykin, and the Spartans are among many schools who have offered the talented Illinois receiver a scholarship.
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G. E. Moore: Early Philosophical Writingsby Consuelo Preti Thomas Baldwin
G. E. Moore's fame as a philosopher rests on his ethics of love and beauty, which inspired Bloomsbury, and on his 'common sense' certainties which challenge abstract philosophical theory. Behind this lies his critical engagement with Kant's idealist philosophy, which is published here for the first time. These early writings, Moore's fellowship dissertations of 1897 and 1898, show how he initiated his influential break with idealism. In 1897 his main target was Kant's ethics, but by 1898 it was the whole Kantian project of transcendental philosophy that he rejected, and the theory which he developed to replace it gave rise to the new project of philosophy as logical analysis. This edition includes comments by Moore's examiners Henry Sidgwick, Edward Caird and Bernard Bosanquet, and in a substantial introduction the editors explore the crucial importance of the dissertations to the history of twentieth-century philosophical thought.
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Briefer: JAMES B. FOLEY
Third Plenary Meeting of the Four-Party Talks in Geneva 10/21
US-DPRK Missile Talks Begin Tomorrow in New York
Doctors Without Borders Withdrawing from North Korea
Status of World Food Program/Monitoring/US Contribution
North Korean Export of Missile Technology
Reported Diversion of Food Aid
US-DPRK Meeting on Terrorism
Funding for Heavy Fuel Oil /Status of Delivery/Shortfall
And finally, I would like to announce - and I think it's been reported elsewhere - that a four-party working-level group, as you know, met in New York last Friday to discuss arrangements for the third plenary meeting of the four-party talks. As a result of that meeting, the United States, China, South Korea and North Korea have agreed to convene the plenary meeting in Geneva beginning October 21.
In accordance with the established rotation, South Korea will be chairing this third plenary meeting. The goals of the United States in the four-party talks remain, number one, the reduction of tension on the Korean Peninsula; and two, replacing the armistice by the achievement of a permanent peace agreement.
As in the past, the Swiss Government is providing facilitative assistance for the talks and we are grateful to the Swiss Government for its support..............
QUESTION: The missile talks with the North Koreans that start tomorrow - they're definitely starting tomorrow?
MR. FOLEY: Yes, they are.
QUESTION: And what can you say about what you're trying to achieve - I mean, I know in the long term what you're trying to achieve, but tomorrow. Is it just a one-day meeting or are you going to be meeting for a couple of days?
MR. FOLEY: I believe it's a two-day meeting, and its possible that some of our officials may be in a position, to some degree, to comment in New York, following those talks.
QUESTION: Are the talks in New York?
MR. FOLEY: I believe they are in New York, yes.
The US delegation will be led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Robert Einhorn; the head of the North Korean delegation will be Mr. Han Chang On, who is Director General, Department of US Affairs in the North Korean Foreign Ministry.
This round of talks is a follow-up to the April '96 and June '97 talks in which the two sides discussed missile proliferation issues. As you know, the United States has very serious concerns about North Korea's indigenous missile activities and exports, including the attempt in August to use a Taepo Dong I missile to orbit a very small satellite.
As we've said before, that launch represents another step forward in the DPRK's missile development program, and is a matter of great concern to the US because of its destabilizing impact in the region. We certainly plan to raise these concerns at that meeting.
Beyond our specific concerns about their missile programs, the capabilities of those programs, the danger of export, it's also a fact that addressing our missile concerns is also linked - is a key part of what the DPRK must do to realize an improvement in our bilateral political and economic relations.
QUESTION: Have you seen the statement by Doctors Without Borders that they're pulling out of North Korea because they can't guarantee that the food is going to --
MR. FOLEY: Yes, I've seen that.
QUESTION: Is this giving the US Government any pause in its decisions to send this extra 300,000 tons of wheat?
MR. FOLEY: No, it doesn't. I'm not going to second-guess the decision that they felt that they had to make. It's true their assistance - Doctors Without Borders - has eased the suffering of many thousands of North Korean children. It's unfortunate that they are going to be pulling out. We agree with them fully that food and other humanitarian assistance should be distributed to those most in need, and we are disturbed by reports that access was denied to the Doctors Without Borders professionals.
We call on North Korean officials to remedy the access problem immediately so that this group can resume its activities. But under our arrangement, as you know, we send all of our food assistance to North Korea through the World Food Program. Under our arrangement with the World Food Program, monitoring of food assistance is required. It's required so that we can be sure, for moral and ethical reasons, and that we can be sure vis-à-vis our taxpayers, that the assistance is going to those in need. This is humanitarian assistance. We've always refused to link this humanitarian assistance to any political considerations; it's based on need.
No US aid is distributed if it cannot be monitored. The World Food Program and the US Private Volunteer Organization consortium monitor the distribution of US food aid in the DPRK. No significant diversion of US Government assistance has been detected. With the recent announcement that you refer to of an additional 300,000 metric tons of food that the US plans to contribute, the number of monitors also will increase.
A nutritional survey is now underway and an FAO World Food Program crop survey is scheduled after the current harvest. The current situation is far from ideal, but we believe it's allowed our assistance to reach those for whom it is intended.
QUESTION: Two questions on North Korea - you said the number of monitors is going to increase. Do you have --
MR. FOLEY: I don't have specific numbers on that. Over the summertime, there were three congressional staffers who went to North Korea. They issued a report, and they concluded that the international food aid is clearly saving lives in North Korea. They stated that food assistance is feeding nearly every child under the age of seven. Most US Government assistance is directed to children 12 years and under.
As I said, it's less than ideal, the situation. We'd like to see greater openness regarding the food situation, regarding access. The congressional staffers noted that there are more than 30 food aid monitors in North Korea. They spend most of their time in the field. While the access and tempo of operations conducted by the monitors is improving, they're still prevented from conducting unscheduled, unsupervised visits. So there are problems in this area, and we'd like to see the number, for example, of Korean-speaking monitors increased. We made clear to the North Koreans the importance of this matter.
I won't bore you, George, with recitation of how we've gone through this issue. We had a visit last October of US food needs assessment team, and in the last year we have succeeded in getting the number of monitors increased. And as I said, with the additional food aid we'll be giving, there will be an increase of monitors. If I can get a figure for you at some point, I'll do that.
QUESTION: All right. The second question, also on North Korea, could you bore me with more details on to whom or to which countries North Korea has been exporting missiles and missile technology? You haven't talked about that in a long time.
MR. FOLEY: I'll get you that for the record.
QUESTION: Last week in Congress, Congressman Chris Cox said that US food aid had been found on North Korean submarines that had been on commando missions in South Korean waters.
MR. FOLEY: First, I'm not aware that he said that. Second, I'm not aware that the report is something that we've confirmed. I won't repeat everything that I just said; but this is a very important matter. We believe that the food aid we give is justified, because there are many millions of people in need in North Korea, through no fault of their own. We believe that our assistance is going to the people in need, and we believe that our assistance is monitored.
I was careful in how I characterized the breadth of monitoring. I believe I - if you give me one second, I will find the reference. But no significant diversion is the key sentence. In other words, when you're giving many hundreds of thousands of metric tons of food assistance, you cannot rule out that a small quantity here and there might end up somewhere where it wasn't intended to go. You just can't humanly and mathematically rule that out.
We're very confident, though, and we wouldn't be continuing to pursue this program if we didn't believe that it was going to the people in need and that it was being adequately monitored.
QUESTION: What is the result of the US-North Korea terrorist meeting last Monday?
MR. FOLEY: Yes, it was a meeting held mostly for informational purposes, if I can put it that way. In other words, we sat down with the North Koreans; we explained our Patterns of Global Terrorism report; we explained what our information was, what our concerns were and what we strongly believe the North Koreans need to do in order to be removed from that list. So they took that information on board.
I don't have a more precise read-out of their reaction, what may happen next. But it was an important opportunity for us to explain to them what they need to do in terms of changing their practice in that area.
QUESTION: Jim, has there been any change in the status of money for the oil that we owe them under the KEDO agreement?
MR. FOLEY: I understand there's been an announcement, I think at the White House, on this. The White House apparently announced a Presidential Determination under 614(a) authority to fund a US contribution to KEDO for the purchase of heavy fuel oil for delivery to the DPRK. It's a provision of an additional $15 million which allows the US to continue to fulfill its commitment to deliver heavy fuel oil to the North Koreans.
We continue to believe very strongly that it's important to go forward with implementation of the agreed framework and it is essential in this regard for the US to live up to its commitments just as we demand, obviously, that North Korea fulfill all of its own obligations under the agreed framework.
QUESTION: Is that money that Congress gave or was this coming from another pot?
MR. FOLEY: Again, this is - the President has under Section 614(a) authority to make this determination. I'd have to take the questions if you want to press me further on those specifics of the - of that presidential authority.
QUESTION: Is this - does this take care of all the money - of all the fuel oil you owe them this year?
MR. FOLEY: I think it's something that we still are working on. So far, KEDO has delivered 216,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil to North Korea. We're committed to - under the agreed framework, KEDO is to provide 500,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil to North Korea each year.
For this year, Congress agreed to the Administration's request to appropriate $30 million for KEDO funding. A contribution from the EU of about $60 million is expected to be received by KEDO shortly to help KEDO retire its debt for past oil purchases. Additional contributions for heavy fuel oil shipments have been received, including from Australia, New Zealand, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Singapore and Finland. As you know, we've been working very hard to help KEDO raise additional funds from other countries, but KEDO so far has not raised sufficient funds for its heavy fuel oil deliveries this year.
The US remains committed to the successful implementation of the agreed framework. As the President stated on June 9 of this year, he is prepared to work with Congress to utilize certain provisions of law - US law - to provide funds to help KEDO fulfill its commitments. It is in that sense that this action was taken by the White House.
QUESTION: What's the short fall ? Now the US has given this $15 million - what's the bottom line short fall ?
MR. FOLEY: There's probably a simple answer to how much $15 million buys you. I think it purchases about 150,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. So that gets us closer to the goal and indeed to our commitment to see that KEDO is providing 500,000 metric tons per year. So we're getting there and we're committed to meeting our commitment and reaching the goal by the end of the year.
QUESTION: (Inaudible) you're sure about 140,000?
MR. FOLEY: If you do the math, but again, there are other possible offers in the pipeline. There is still a short fall - I can't give you the magnitude right now.
QUESTION: Do you have any targeting date when you guys - (inaudible)
MR. FOLEY: I don't have a targeting date for you today, but obviously we want to meet the 500,000 metric ton commitment by the end of the year. That's what we're pledged to do.
QUESTION: Do you have a date when the President signed this waiver?
MR. FOLEY: I don't.
QUESTION: You don't?
MR. FOLEY: No.
QUESTION: This week or last week?
MR. FOLEY: I believe it was this week - do we have that?
QUESTION: New subject?
MR. FOLEY: Yes.
QUESTION: Just one more on this terrorism meeting, do you have a commitment for another follow-up meeting or was that a one-shot deal?
MR. FOLEY: I'll have to check on that for you...........
(The briefing concluded at 2:45 P.M.)


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With my deadline quickly approaching and faced with this spring's Tribune Chronicle "great honey challenge," I had been reading with great interest my co-workers' stories using this ingredient.
"Tribune Cooks" writers have been challenged by our Features Editor to prepare a dish using honey among the ingredients.
Honey, of course, is a wonderful sweetener, as many of my co-workers have demonstrated with their recent recipes. It also is great with a barbeque, and I thought that would be my choice. It's summertime after all, and time to break out the grill.
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Though the recipe calls for molasses, honey makes a great substitute in Brenda's Baked Beans.
But it wasn't meant to be. Fellow Tribune Cook Andy Gray stole a bit of my thunder with his recent story about slathered-on honey barbequed chicken (thanks a lot, Andy). Good thing I had a back-up plan! It was Memorial Day weekend and I would make my favorite side, what I like to call "Brenda's Baked Beans."
While my recipe generally calls for molasses as a sweetener, honey was a quick, easy substitute and it turned out just perfect. I did an even substitute, 1 / 2 cup of honey in place of 1 / 2 cup of molasses. The choice is yours!
Grandma, and now my aunt back home in Pennsylvania, always soaked the dry beans in cold water overnight before preparing the dish. But as most people who know me realize, I always am behind the eight ball, hectic as working mom and wife. So when I make my baked beans, I take a little shortcut using canned beans as my recipe reflects.
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Brenda's Baked Beans
2 can drained great northern beans
1 can undrained baked "pork and beans"
1 can drained butter limas
1 / 2 cup honey or 1 /2 cup molasses
1 / 2 cup ketchup
1 / 4 cup prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
1 small chopped onion
1 / 2 pound bacon
Mix everything together in a casserole dish. In a separate dish, chop the bacon. Cook it covered in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, or in a stovetop skillet until lightly cooked. (Don't overcook.) Drain grease and arrange bacon pieces on top of bean mixture. Bake at 325 oven for about one hour, stirring once or twice.
If you choose the dry bean route, use about four cups of navy, great northern or any combination of white beans that you like. Rinse and soak them in cold water overnight. You also will have to cook the beans in water (boiling lightly) for about an hour before baking. Some folks also like to save the boiled water to pour over the bean mixture before baking.


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