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Milwaukee Rep's 'Clybourne Park' an electrifying production
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"O my Lord! leave me not without offspring, though
thou art the best of inheritors."
Rabbi Lā Tadharnī Fardāan Wa 'Anta Khayru Al-Wārithīna
"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
Rabbi Hab Lī Mina Aş-Şāliĥīna
"O my Lord! Grant unto me from Thee a progeny that is
pure: for Thou art He that heareth prayer!
Rabbi Hab Lī Min Ladunka Dhurrīyatan Ţayyibatan 'Innaka
Samī`u Ad-Du`ā'i
"Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will
be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead
the righteous."
Rabbana Hab Lanā Min 'Azwājinā Wa Dhurrīyātinā Qurrata
'A`yunin Wa Aj`alnā Lilmuttaqīna 'Imāmāan
"Our Lord! make of us Muslims, bowing to Thy (Will),
and of our progeny a people Muslim, bowing to Thy (will);
and show us our place for the celebration of (due) rites; and
turn unto us (in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning, Most
Rabbanā Wa Aj`alnā Muslimayni Laka Wa Min Dhurrīyatinā
'Ummatan Muslimatan Laka Wa 'Arinā Manāsikanā Wa Tub
`Alaynā 'Innaka 'Anta At-Tawwābu Ar-Raĥīmu
"O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular
Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring O our
Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer."
Rabbi Aj`alnī Muqīma Aş-Şalāati Wa Min Dhurrīyatī Rabbanā
Wa Taqabbal Du`ā'i
"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my
parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning
will be established!
Rabbanā Aghfir Lī Wa Liwālidayya Wa Lilmu'uminīna Yawma
Yaqūmu Al-Ĥisābu
"O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy
favour which Thou has bestowed upon me, and upon both
my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou
mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly
have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam."
Rabbi 'Awzi`nī 'An 'Ashkura Ni`mataka Allatī 'An`amta `Alayya
Wa `Alá Wa A-Dayya Wa 'An 'A`mala Şāliĥāan Tarđāhu Wa
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And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of
humility, and say: "My Lord! bestow on them thy Mercy even
as they cherished me in childhood."
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"O my Lord! Forgive me, my parents, all who enter my
house in Faith, and (all) believing men and believing women:
and to the wrong-doers grant Thou no increase but in
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Java 8 at EclipseCon 2014 - Oracle is Gold Sponsor
By Carlos Chang-Oracle on Jan 10, 2014
Oracle is a gold sponsor at the 2014 EclipseCon for North America, March 17-20, San Francisco!
Oracle Enterprise Pack for Eclipse (OEPE) will of course be representing. If you're going, you should definitely checkout our new mobile development capabilities.
Java 8 is also a huge deal as it planned to be GA around this time. If you're interested, there is a dedicated track covering Java 8. The schedule is still in the works, but you can check it out here.


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GEN News Highlights : Dec 12, 2006
Genetic mutations in East Africans that are associated with the ability to digest milk as adults have been identified. The study of DNA found that the mutations evolved at the time in history when some Africans were beginning to raise cattle and evolved independently of the mutation that regulates milk digestion in Europeans.
The study was led by University of Maryland researcher Sarah Tishkoff, associate professor of biology and will be reported in the December 18, 2006 issue of Nature Genetics. The findings are not only evidence of how genes and culture co-evolve, says Tishkoff "they reveal one of the most striking genetic footprints of natural selection ever observed in humans."
The mutation in East African's has gone undetected until now because it appears to be in a different location than the European mutation, and appears to be restricted to East African populations that herd cattle.
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The Blues will be changing up their uniforms for 2014-15. By now, you've probably heard reports that the changes will be mostly subtle and that the team is returning to a more classic look. There hasn't been any clear indication as to what that means, but there's now been a report from a very reliable source that the changes are an improvement.
Recently got to see the new #StLBlues home jersey. I'll have details on the blog Monday, after the holiday weekend. #JerseyWatch
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@tlbarsh Huge improvement. HUGE.
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Commander Ward was born in Corpus Christi, TX raised in Helena, MT and graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in December 1996. He received his commission from Naval Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida in December 1997 and was designated a Naval Aviator in October 1999.
Commander Ward's sea assignments include deployments with the HSL-48 VIPERS in support of Counter Narcotics Operations embarked in USS MCINERNEY (FFG 8), Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom embarked in USS SAN JACINTO (CG 56); forward deployed to Sasebo Japan in USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) as Air Officer on America's 911 LPD; and forward deployed to the HSL-51 WARLORDS out of Atsugi, Japan serving as Maintenance Officer and Detachment FOUR OIC embarked in USS SHILOH (CG 67). During his tour with the WARLORDS, the squadron was awarded the 2009 and 2010 Battle "E" Awards, and the 2009 and 2011 Sikorsky Golden Wrench Awards and numerous squadron citations and awards for conduct during Operation Tomodachi.
Commander Ward's work ashore consisted of tours with the HSL-40 AIRWOLVES serving as an FRS Instructor and the COMNAVAIRLANT Search and Rescue program evaluator; Navy Personnel Command as the Washington DC Joint Staff Placement Officer (PERS-441A); and a joint assignment to NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, Netherlands as a Joint Operations Center Staff Officer in support of NATO Response Force (NRF) Command and Control, and the ISAF Afghan Mission Network Operational Planning Team deploying to Poland, Germany and Afghanistan in support of NRF and ISAF developmental requirements.
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Commander Ward is the recipient of the 2005 HSL-40 Officer of the Year, 2010 HSL-51 Officer of the Year, 2010 COMHSMWINGPAC Officer Leadership Award, 2010 COMHSMWINGPAC Peer Leadership Award, and the 2011 Navy League John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (7 awards), the Navy Achievement Medal, and various other individual and unit commendations.
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Five years ago, Supersize Me was becoming a mini cult classic based on what I thought was a ridiculous premise. Why would someone change their lifestyle to eliminate exercise, eat at only one restaurant, unequivocally take instructions from an order taker, and intentionally damage their health? So at the time, I invited one of my colleagues to join me eating at only quick-serve restaurants for a month, not changing either of our lifestyles in any way other than where we dined.
It was an enlightening and not unpleasant experiment. For my younger colleague, it was not much of a change in her convenience-driven lifestyle that included a lot of quick-service food. For me, it was terrifying. I remember on Day Zero before we began, I started to panic at the thought of no dark chocolate, no colorful vegetables, no wine with my meals, and, worst of all, eating from disposable tableware. Using the QSR 50 list gave us a lot more variety and at the end of the month, our follow-up health tests showed absolutely no changes in our general health. I was also six pounds thinner, probably a result of the portion control and lack of variety, but felt generally invigorated from the experience.
The experiment left me with a more enlightened perspective and some new favorite restaurants. Now, fast forward five years to present day.
When I chose to repeat the experiment five years later, I looked at this year's QSR 50 list with some enthusiasm and the satisfaction of knowing that my five favorites were still on the list. I decided to ease into the culinary adventure by starting with my favorites: Chipotle, Einstein Bros., Starbucks, McDonald's, and Panera.
Lots of things had changed, but some of my favorite menu items had not. Chipotle's carnitas had not changed and they never should. I had traveled all over Mexico in the last five years and never found any better. And the menu had not become complicated, nor had the company branched out to other items that did not fit its focus. The food was authentic and the service never failed.
Einstein had branched out with new offerings, but all in the same context that never disappointed. In my first experiment, I became a creature of habit, always ordering the lox and bagel for breakfast, but I have to admit the new egg white breakfast wrap tasted so great, I had to add it to my morning repertoire during my second try this summer.
Starbucks had always been a mainstay for my favorite beverage and I knew the lingo, so ordering was easy. Five years ago the food failed again and again, but now I found some simple, delicious choices. The oatmeal with premium toppings is healthful and absolutely craveable.


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Edmond Vidal (Gérard Lanvin), nicknamed "Momon", grows up in miserable surroundings in a gypsy encampment. Proud of his origins he holds firm to gypsy family values and a sense of loyalty to the clan at all costs. A constant in Momon's life has been his friendship with Serge Suttel (Tchéky Karyo) - they've done prison-time together, though real gangster-ism kicked-in after they formed the "Gang des Lyonnais" in the early 1970's. They reached their peak in 1974, ending in a spectacular shootout. These days, Momon lives a quiet and respectable life trying to bury his criminal past - he seeks redemption in caring for his long-suffering wife Janou (Valeria Cavalli), his kids and grandkids. Meanwhile, his old buddy Serge is living anything but the simple life...
The film is based on the real Gang des Lyonnais and their leader Edmond Vidal, responsible for 35 major holdups between 1967 and 1974. Vidal himself served as film consultant and helped recruit bands of gypsies as part of the 3,000 extras involved in the filming of this amazing saga. Authentic costumes and period venues abound.
Director, screenwriter, actor, producer Olivier Marchal (36 QUAI DES ORFÈVRES, CINEMANIA 2005), a retired Parisian police inspector turned successful cineaste, brings once again (as only he can) an authentic gangster thriller to CINEMANIA's screen.


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From Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, California; University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; and Permanente Medical Group, South San Francisco, California.
Disclaimer: Dr. Reed had full access to all of the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.
Grant Support: By the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK R01DK085070).
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Current Author Addresses: Drs. Reed and Huang and Ms. Graetz: Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, 2000 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.
Dr. Brand: University of California, San Francisco, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, 185 Berry Street, Suite 5700, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Dr. Hsu: Mongan Institute for Health Policy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, 50 Staniford Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Mr. Fireman: Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, 2000 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.
Dr. Jaffe: Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Kaiser South San Francisco Medical Center, 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
Author Contributions: Conception and design: M. Reed, J. Huang, R. Brand, J. Hsu, B. Fireman, M. Jaffe.
Analysis and interpretation of the data: M. Reed, J. Huang, I. Graetz, R. Brand, J. Hsu, B. Fireman, M. Jaffe.
Drafting of the article: M. Reed, R. Brand, J. Hsu, M. Jaffe.
Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: M. Reed, J. Huang, I. Graetz, R. Brand, J. Hsu, B. Fireman, M. Jaffe.
Final approval of the article: M. Reed, J. Huang, I. Graetz, R. Brand, J. Hsu, B. Fireman, M. Jaffe.
Statistical expertise: M. Reed, J. Huang, R. Brand, B. Fireman.
Obtaining of funding: M. Reed, R. Brand, J. Hsu.
Administrative, technical, or logistic support: I. Graetz, R. Brand.
Collection and assembly of data: M. Reed, J. Huang.
Background: Physicians can receive federal payments for meaningful use of complete certified electronic health records (EHRs). Evidence is limited on how EHR use affects clinical care and outcomes.
Objective: To examine the association between use of a commercially available certified EHR and clinical care processes and disease control in patients with diabetes.
Design: Quasi-experimental design with outpatient EHR implementation sequentially across 17 medical centers. Multivariate analyses adjusted for patient characteristics, medical center, time trends, and facility-level clustering.
Setting: Kaiser Permanente Northern California, an integrated delivery system.
Patients: 169 711 patients with diabetes mellitus.
Intervention: Use of a commercially available certified EHR.
Measurements: Drug treatment intensification and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) testing and values.
Results: Use of an EHR was associated with statistically significant improvements in treatment intensification after HbA1c values of 9% or greater (odds ratio, 1.10 [95% CI, 1.05 to 1.15]) or LDL-C values of 2.6 to 3.3 mmol/L (100 to 129 mg/dL) (odds ratio, 1.06 [CI, 1.00 to 1.12]); increases in 1-year retesting for HbA1c and LDL-C levels among all patients, with the most dramatic change among patients with the worst disease control (HbA1c levels ≥9% or LDL-C levels ≥3.4 mmol/L [≥130 mg/dL]); and decreased 90-day retesting among patients with HbA1c levels less than 7% or LDL-C levels less than 2.6 mmol/L (<100 mg/dL). The EHR was also associated with statistically significant reductions in HbA1c and LDL-C levels, with the largest reductions among patients with the worst control (0.06-mmol/L [2.19-mg/dL] reduction among patients with baseline LDL-C levels ≥3.4 mmol/L [≥130 mg/dL]; P < 0.001).
Limitation: The EHR was implemented in a setting with strong baseline performance on cardiovascular care quality measures.
Conclusion: Use of a commercially available certified EHR was associated with improved drug treatment intensification, monitoring, and physiologic control among patients with diabetes, with greater improvements among patients with worse control and less testing in patients already meeting guideline-recommended glycemic and lipid targets.
Primary Funding Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Staggered EHR implementation by medical center: quasi-experimental study with concurrent controls.
This figure shows the schedule of staggered outpatient EHR implementation across all study medical centers during the study period (2004–2009; dark shade) and the number of study patients at each medical center. After implementation, the EHR completely replaced the paper medical chart and a limited patchwork of preexisting nonintegrated health information technology tools. Use of those early health information technology tools was limited because paper-based alternatives were still in use. EHR = electronic health record.
EHR implementation order: relationship between mean HbA1c value in preimplementation period and order of EHR implementation, by medical center.
Mean HbA1c values for the 17 medical centers, ordered by the date of their EHR implementation. A linear regression analysis with the mean HbA1c level among all patients in the diabetes registry in 2004 as the dependent variable and order of EHR implementation as the predictor yields a coefficient of 0.00006371 (P = 0.61), indicating that the order of implementation of EHR was not associated with preimplementation diabetes care quality. EHR = electronic health record; HbA1c = hemoglobin A1c.
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I have taken the first opportunity to invite you in order to meet old friends and make the acquaintance of others I did not have the pleasure of knowing earlier.
My respect for media persons has deepened as a result of your role in educating opinion about the extraordinary circumstances that precipitate the extraordinary change of government on October 12. Even in countries that issued instant verdicts there is now a better appreciation of the objective situation in our country. At least one seems to recognize now that the government we had was 'bad', 'corrupt' and unacceptable' to our people and that the economy was in a 'terrible situation'. Still, some foreign governments want to know the timeframe for restoration of democracy. We hope they do not have in mind the same kind of democracy that an eminent American scholar has called 'kleptocracy'. But democracy we will have - a democracy that is found on honesty and integrity, freedom and tolerance, equity and social justice.
The timeframe question is problematic. It is difficult to forecast how soon essential reforms for genuine democracy can be implemented, and, its announcement may be undesirable because that could trigger the lame-duck syndrome. From personal experience in the 1993 caretaker government, I can tell you we felt frustrated. Few took us seriously. The game of musical chairs was resumed also after the hiatus in 1990 and 1996.
As for foreign policy, broad outlines have been sketched by the Chief Executive. Characterized by continuity, the policy cannot but remain responsive to imperatives of peace and the security of our country. In pursuing our goal we shall not be oblivious to the legitimate interests of others. Principles of international law, norms of peaceful coexistence and reciprocity will be our guide in the promotion of mutually beneficial relations with all countries.
Strengthening existing friendships and expansion of cooperation for peace and progress remains the essence of Pakistan's diplomacy. That is manifest in the Chief Executive's visits to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar yesterday, Turkey today and Kuwait tomorrow. He will take the earliest opportunity to visit also other countries of the Gulf.
High on priority is Iran. Sharing strong bonds of history and culture, Pakistan and Iran have been close friends. We shall make unremitting efforts to reconstruct and fortify mutual confidence and enhance cooperation to advance the common interests of our Islamic republics.
Pakistan cherishes its partnership with People's Republic of China. It has strengthened bonds between our two peoples, contributed to global stability and is a cornerstone for peace and security in our region.
It will be our constant endeavour to expand cooperation with the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and other industrialized countries. Their economic assistance has contributed to development of our economy. Greater access to their markets and flow of investment are crucial to our hopes for modernization.
Pakistan's friendly relations with Afghanistan are rooted in shared history and geography, commonalties of language and culture. We are proud of our part in the world community's support and assistance to the epic struggle of the Afghan people for the recovery of their freedom and independence. In collaboration with Iran and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan also played a role in promoting the 1993 Islamabad Accord between Afghan parties.
Pakistan desires peace and unity in war-ravaged Afghanistan. No other country except Afghanistan itself will benefit more from an end to the fratricidal travail. It is incumbent on all neighbours and signatories of the Geneva Accords of 1988 to respect the right of the Afghan people to determine the system of their government. Ground realities recommend more intense dialogue and engagement with the Afghan government and observance of international norms by all including Afghanistan.
Containing nuclear dangers in South Asia will command our top priority. To that end the Chief Executive's pledge of restraint and responsibility will reinforce his government's search for effective, non-discriminatory, multilateral and bilateral agreements.
Historically, Pakistan was not the first to build weapon-oriented nuclear plants in our region. Even after the Indian atomic bomb test in 1974, Pakistan observed restraint. Despite achieving explosion capability, Pakistan did not conduct a test.
In 1996 Pakistan voted in favour of the CTBT. It did not sign the treaty only because we suspected India's intentions. The apprehension was confirmed on May 11, 1998. Worse, after the multiple explosions, Indian government ministers engaged in threats and bluster, leaving Pakistan no choice except to demonstrate its deterrent capability and thus to safeguard its peace and security.
Immediately thereafter, Pakistan declared a moratorium on further tests. As in the past so also in the future, Pakistan will not take a provocative initiative. We will remain sensitive to the world community's concerns for non-proliferation.
Minimum credible deterrence will remain our policy. We will not participate in build-up of strategic arsenals. A nuclear arms race by Pakistan is a figment. We cannot afford it. Nor is it necessary.
CTBT is an important milestone on the road to vertical and horizontal non-proliferation. But into it is the principle of nondiscrimination. It cannot come into force until all 44 nuclear-capable states, including Pakistan and India, sign and ratify the treaty. We have therefore no objection of principle to the treaty. Yet our people need to be reassured against a discriminatory approach on part of one or more nuclear weapon powers, offering rewards to one signatory but refusing to extend the same to another. Clarifications on this aspect and removal of sanctions will be indispensable for domestic consensus on this sensitive issue.
Reduction of tension between Pakistan and India is obviously desirable. Overt nuclearisation in 1998 added to the necessity and urgency of eliminating flash points. Pakistan remains ready to respond to the international community's call for a dialogue to address the root causes of tension between Pakistan and India, including specifically Kashmir.
The Kashmir question involves the life and future of the millions of Kashmiris. Self-determination is their inherent right. It was pledged to them by India as well as Pakistan. It remains sanctified in resolutions of the Security Council.
Pakistan has consistently upheld the demand of Kashmiri people for the exercise of self-determination. India's repression has inflicted untold suffering and sorrow. According to the All Parties Hurnyat Conference, more than sixty thousand men, women and children have perished in the freedom struggle. Civilized humanity cannot remain indifferent to the tragedy and heart cry of the Kashmiri people.
Pakistan wants to improve relations but India does not give that prospect a chance. Instead of resolving differences on basis of law and justice, it seeks to exploit power disparity to impose unilateral preferences. Attempts at domination and dictation cannot be an acceptable basis for international relations.
India alone has shut its ears to the sigh of relief of our people at riddance form corruption and misrule. Instead it has sought to exploit our domestic affair for narrow ends. Unmindful of the injurious blow to the hopes implicit in SAARC, it has unilaterally aborted the scheduled summit.
Pakistan will not retaliate. We will not engage in brickbats. The policy of General Musharafs government will reflect our commitment to good-neighborly relations. Adhering to principals of peaceful coexistence, we shall preserve in our efforts to build a future better that the past.


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Heal Heartburn and Lose Weight, Naturally If you suffer from acid reflux, you're not alone. More than 50 million Americans have GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, and while antacids can be effective for short-term relief, they can also cause dangerous medical conditions if they're used for more than the recommended fifty days at a time. Luckily, The Acid Reflux Solution offers a simple plan to help you gradually and safely reduce--and eventually eliminate--the need for pills while alleviating your heartburn. In this combination medical guide and cookbook, gastroenterologist Jorge E. Rodriguez, MD, has teamed up with registered dietitian and food writer Susan Wyler to present a three-step program to heal heartburn naturally. This isn't a formal diet plan--no calorie counting required--but you'll probably shed some pounds while followingThe Acid Reflux Solution because these recipes were designed for good health. In fact, Dr. Jorge has not only healed his own heartburn since developing this plan, but he has also lost more than 30 pounds! In step one you make some simple lifestyle modifications, like raising the head of your bed, loosening your belt, and eating less but more often. These are easily achievable goals that you can start working on today. In step two, you start eating to avoid reflux. With 100 high-fiber, low-fat, portion-controlled recipes to choose from, this step is the most delicious--and surprising. The list of foods that actually trigger acid reflux is smaller than you might think, which means you can enjoy meals that you probably thought were off limits, like Cuban Black Bean Soup, Grass-Fed Beef and Portobello Blue Cheese Burgers, Asian Barbecued Chicken, and even Spaghetti and Meatballs. In the final step, you reduce the dosage and frequency of the medications you were taking to control your heartburn because you won't need them anymore. The Acid Reflux Solution combines the latest medical research with reflux-friendly recipes to help you feel great, lose weight, and live heartburn free.
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ST. LOUIS -- Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said the NHL's Olympic break trade freeze starts 3 p.m. Friday.
The Red Wings need to clear at least one roster spot and roughly $1.2 million from their payroll to accommodate defenseman Andreas Lilja, who wraps up his conditioning stint with Grand Rapids (AHL) on Friday and, barring a setback, likely will be activated shortly after that.
The Red Wings appear to have a few options: They could trade forward Jason Williams and his $1.5 million salary and not have to make another move. Or, they could trade/waive multiple players, with forward Brad May and one of two defensemen, Brett Lebda or Derek Meech, the most likely candidates.
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|48 ft
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|48 ft
|16 ft
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|32500 lb
|Bill Dixon
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That first moment you put your foot aboard a SeaRanger luxury motor yacht you realise that the ambience is as unique and individual as your home itself. Enjoy the helm and become at one with the controlled power and handling which lies at your fingertips. Be seduced by the sheer performance yet solid sea-keeping characteristics of a truly tried and tested vessel. Check the bottom line if you will and observe just how much more you get for your money and how much better-fitted are these bespoke craft compared with their volume produced competitors.
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Luxury and Integrity: There is nothing skin deep about SeaRanger quality. You'll soon see why these boats appeal to those who genuinely enjoy using their motor yacht. Admire the smooth opening doors and cupboards, the large windows, the level of appointment in the galley. Everything exudes maximum physical ease and comfort. Traditional aesthetics will be found blended with contemporary ergonomics. Ample sound-proofing and silencing helps provide a tranquil environment. The result is luxurious yet meticulously functional cabins for skipper and crew alike. Interior General: Interior Joinery and Furniture to be manufactured in either Cherry, Teak or Maple finished with a Hicksons sprayed marine tested furniture lacquer. Heads to have laminate or material wall linings with either timber or painted furniture. Carpeted Saloon & Cabin floors ('Egetaepper Silence' or 'Valentine'). Cabins carpeted ('Egetaepper Silence' or 'Valentine'). Galley floor is teak/holly or cherry/holly. Walls and Head Liners in 'Nautolex' Vinyl of Customers choice. Cabin Upholstery to be Customer choice complete with Curtains. Saloon Upholstery to be Customer choice material along with Curtains and Scatter Cushions. Upholstery and curtain fabric to be chosen from the ranges of:- 'Lewis Leather' - 'Blendworth' 'Romo' - 'Sinclair' - 'GP & J Baker' - 'James Todd' and 'Sunbury' fabrics. Lighting to be halogen down lights with reading lights in cabins. Red night lights fitted through passageways. Fluorescent lights in Galley, Engine Bay and lazarette. Other materials may be used in construction of vessel but maybe subject to price variation.
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Electrical power is provided in two formats - 230 volts AC and 24/12 volts DC. 230 volts AC is either supplied by the onboard generator or the transom shore power connection, 24/12 volts DC is supplied via the boats battery bank. 4 x 200 amp hour batteries are fitted for port engine starting and onboard domestic use and 2 x 200 amp hour batteries are fitted for starboard engine starting. There is a change-over system for starting the port engine from the starboard engine batteries which is operated from the lower helm, a 70 amp hour battery is fitted for starting the onboard generator. A 60 amp switchmode charger is fitted for charging the boats battery bank. A control panel is mounted at the lower helm to manage the electric systems and is fitted with circuit breakers that protect individual circuits.
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The Sea Ranger is designed by Bill Dixon and the unique hull form gives unparalleled performance at both high and low speeds. At lower speeds the hull acts as you would expect a heavy displacement vessel to behave, whilst at high speed the hull planes but is uniquely stable even in adverse weather conditions.
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Moving around the deck is a real joy. The Sea Ranger has levels of safety that most powerboat owners can only dream about. With 20in (510mm) wide teak-laid side decks, Pavarotti would feel comfortable fetching the fenders. And the tall, sturdy guardrails, deep bulwarks, and handrails in all the right places would ensure he stayed aboard, even in rough seas. The 448 is one of few boats whose owners could consider allowing their children to roam outside the confines of the saloon. The offset davits are a great idea,leaving one side clear for boardingvia the bathing platform. Side boarding is another benefit, although given the height of the topsides, a recessed step would help. Mooring lines onto the three pairs of stout 12in (300mm) cleats run over stainless steel plates to protect the beautiful teak, while the forward lines run through huge rollers. Stainless baskets are provided for four big fenders, with useful fender eyes along the guardrails. As well as the aft deck, foredeck, and aft cockpit to choose from, the 448 has a spacious flybridge.This comfortably seats eight people around a U-shaped area, with a good wet bar opposite. Although there are four unstayed lids, the stowage below the seats has shrewdly been left undivided to accommodate long and bulky items. Helmsmen have a clear view of the instrumentation, and there's enough space to add four standard repeaters. With the throttles sighted high, standing for close-quarters manoeuvring is comfortable, but once again you must perch uneasily on the edge of the non-adjustable seat to reach the throttles properly. The handrails and screens have been kept high, so both work extremely well.
Standard Equipment
Hydraulic Steering. Morse engine controls (Volvo Electronic Controls on TAMD 73P EDC engines). Engine instruments as supplied by Engine Manufacturer with full repeat on flybridge. Fuel and Water contents gauges. Speed Log with repeater on flybridge. Depth Log with repeater on flybridge. Autopilot with repeater on flybridge. GPS. Magnetic Compass's at both Helms. VHF Radio telephone. 3 x heavy Duty Wipers. Screen Wash. Stainless Steel Twin Horn. 1500 Watt Electric Anchor Winch with 3 Station Controls. Delta 25kg Anchor with 40 metres of 10mm Anchor Chain. Anchor Light. Riding Light. Stern Light. Navigation Lights. 4 x fenders with 3m lines, 3 x 50m x l6mm mooring warps.
Protecting Your Investment
There is another long-term benefit of ownership of one of these craft. Having just invested in your new boat, you will probably wish to enjoy its use for many years to come. Nevertheless, it is reassuring to know that your cherished purchase is equally in demand when the time comes to sell and that it will command a high residual value.Moreover, part of our service is to help customers to resell, when required.
Handling and Performance and Superstructure
With engines pulling a shade over their standard 2,600 rpm, we achieved 26.0 knots. With four crew, 75% fuel, full water tanks, and a tender in the davits adding almost three tonnes on load, the 448 could obviously achieve higher speeds. However, it has been sensibly propped to allow for rougher conditions, fouling, and the extended 'full load' cruising it's likely to experience. Not surprisingly, the 448 handles differently to most boats. At pre-planing speeds, where it's not generating dynamic lift, it felt and handles like a semi-displacement form. At berthing speeds, the hull responded like an obedient dog: after any manoeuvre, it would sit completely still awaiting instructions, and resist the temptation for disconcerting behaviour. At higher speed, the hull felt more like a heavy, soft riding planing form. During our test, the largest waves were, unfortunately, those generated by the 45ft (13.7m) boat being used to take photos of the Sea Ranger. Crossing these waves, or riding along them, the 448 responded well to throttle input: in general, the faster it went, the more steady it became. This bodes well for handling in rough conditions, which most of us like to escape from as quickly as possible. Then there's the exceptional sea-keeping characteristics which come from the dynamics of exact weight distribution, trim prop and rudder dimensions. Add the company's dedication to the highest levels of material specification and craftsmanship. Now, add the facility for yacht buyers to work with our designers in order to personalise the detail and finish of each craft, and over a centuries boat building experience amongst our four company directors alone.
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Ethics (PHIL107). The philosophical study of good and bad, right and wrong, the defense of principles and rules of morality.
Business Ethics (PHIL207). The study of business and business life from a personal and a social perspective, and the study of the morality of human choices and actions that occur in business and corporate life.
Philosophy of Human Being (PHIL121). The philosophical study of human nature and the human person, and implications of our thinking on this topic on our beliefs about some key aspects of human life, for example, the nature of the mind, the existence of the soul, and human immortality.
Environmental Ethics (PHIL206). The study of how we should conceive of our relationship to the world and the environment, and what sorts of activity is morally defensible.
BioEthics (PHIL208). The study of the morality of human choices and actions that occur especially in medicine and medical practice.
Ethical Issues in Contemporary Media (PHIL496).
Philosophy of God and Religion (PHIL216)
Modern Philosophy (PHIL303). Considers the topics of the relationship of experience to reality, the ultimate origin of knowledge, the nature of the mind and its relationship to the body, the implications of the new natural sciences for our understanding of free will and God, as these topics were discussed by philosophers in the 15th through 18th centuries, principally the workds of Descartes, Locke, and Immanuel Kant.
Ethical Theory (PHIL324). An introduction to philosophical theories about the nature of ethics and ethical reasoning, with special focus on the contemporary situation of ethical philosophy.
Medieval Philosophy (PHIL302). The study of the philosophy that occurred in the "Middle Ages," the thousand years beginning roughly in the middle of the Sixth century (550) and ending roughly in the Sixteenth century (1500).
Philosophy Seminar: Sex and Gender (PHIL495). A philosophical reflection on the themes and assumptions involved in contemporary discussion involving sexuality and gender. Topics include: the relationship between sex and gender, the nature of human sexuality, the ethical boundaries of sexual activity, the role of the family, politics of gender, and religious use of gender language. Offered as a philosophy seminar in Fall, 2003.
Perspectives in Philosophy (PHIL101). An introduction to philosophy by considering the meaning of life, and how this basic question draws us into other ultimate questions such as what can we know, what is a human being, is there a God, what is the good.
Critical Thinking (PHIL114). The study of reasoning as it occurs in the thinking, speaking, and writing we meet in "everyday" contexts. Critical thinking equips students to analyze and assess opinions and arguments according to clearly identifiable standards of proof.
Contemporary Philosophy (PHIL304). The study of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century philosophy and philosophers, including the writings Hegel, Mill, Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche, Husserl, Russell, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Sartre, De Beauvoir, and Derrida.
Honors Seminar/Judeo-Christian and Medieval Thought (HNR250). An exploration of Judeo-Christian and Medieval thought as that is presented in the Bible and in some of the greatest writers of the Medieval Period, including St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Dante, Chaucer, Malory, and Erasmus.
Honors Seminar/Renaissance Thought (HNR251). An exploration of Renaissance thought as that is presented in some of the great writers of the renaissance period, including Machiavelli, Montaigne, Shakespeare, Descartes, Bacon, Galileo, Milton and Pascal.
Ph.D, University
of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana (1992).
B.A. (Bachelor of Liberal Arts), Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, California (1983).
Philosophical Interests/Specialties:
Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, Philosophical
Anthropology, Medieval Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Ethics, BioEthics,
Business Ethics.
Selected Lectures and Publications:
"A Roman Meal." ILAP (Interdisciplinary Lively Applications Projects) coauthored with the "Food" ILAP group, Spring, 2000, as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Development Program Funded Project, Creating K-12 Web-Based ILAPs, Carroll College, 1999-2000. (Myself, Margie Brodowy, Jeremy Taylor).
"Do We Have a Right to Die?" ILAP (Interdisciplinary Lively Applications Projects) coauthored with the "Health Rights" ILAP group, Summer, 1997, Carroll College. (Myself, Dr. Charlotte Jones, Dr. Mary Pietrukowicz, Mr. David Westlake, Mrs. Marie Vanisko). Now on the Carroll ILAP page.
"Do We Have The Right to Have a Baby?" ILAP (Interdisciplinary Lively Applications Projects) coauthored with the "Health Rights" ILAP group, Summer, 1997, Carroll College. (Myself, Dr. Charlotte Jones, Dr. Mary Pietrukowicz, Mr. David Westlake, Mrs. Marie Vanisko). Now on the Carroll ILAP page.
"Ethical Incongruities" Presented at The Limits of Logic: From Antigone to Zagreb. Carroll College Multi-disciplinary discussion. Carroll College, Nov 3, 1996.
"Classrooms and Listservs." Presented at Carroll Connections: Integrating Computer Technology into our Teaching. Faculty Development Day, Carroll College. Oct 24, 1996
"Catechetical Instruction on Life: Moral Conclusions and Implications." Published in the Delta Sigma Epsilon Journal, Volume XLI (Fall, 1996, No. 3; pp 89-96. Presented at The New Catechism of the Catholic Church: Theological and Philosophical Perspectives, Carroll College, April 26-27.
"On the Happy Life" a translation of Augustine's De Beata Vita. Privately Published. 1994.
"The Origins of Judeo-Christian Thought." Presented
at New Year's Seminar on Christian Thought, Northview University Center,
Chicago, IL, Jan 6, 1990.
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When income investors set out to find high yields, they're lucky to find a stock yielding 6%, maybe 7%. Anything more is usually in dubious territory. This is because a higher yield is often backed by a stock that has dropped precipitously for one reason or another, and usually a dangerously high dividend payout ratio, meaning the company is paying out nearly all of its earnings as dividends.
What happens next is all too easy to see. A dividend cut usually ensues, leaving investors with a shell of the dividend they thought they had secured.
But that's not always the case.
All you have to do is know where to look.
In fact, I've found one stock that offers an incredible 14% dividend yield. It's a special type of company that's using this low interest rate environment to its advantage. Where many mid-sized businesses are struggling right now, it's sitting in the cat bird seat. Not many companies can say that right now. Even better for investors -- the stock pays dividends monthly. If you buy this stock, you won't have to wait every three months to compound your money or collect a nice, fat paycheck. [It's exactly the type of stock my friend Amy Calistri holds in her Daily Paycheck newsletter portfolio.]
The company I'm talking about is Fifth Street Finance (NYSE: FSC), a mid-sized business development company (BDC).
How Fifth Street (and other BDCs) work
BDCs turn a profit by borrowing money at low rates and in turn lending at a higher rate to small businesses with trouble securing traditional financing. Although there are only a handful of these companies, and they're not widely followed by Wall Street, BDCs are unique in generating the outsized returns while providing the transparency and liquidity of a stock. Best of all, BDCs are great income investments because they are required to pay out nearly all of their earnings as dividends.
With a $1.05 billion investment portfolio, Fifth Street's specialty is lending to private equity firms so they can acquire "middle market" businesses -- that is, businesses that earn less than $50 million annually before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). Fifth Street lends across all industries, but focuses mostly on the health care sector.
As of June 30, the most recent data available, Fifth Street had investments in 60 companies. More than 80% of the investment portfolio consists of first-lien loans, which are considered the safest, since they have the highest priority for repayment. Also, 65% of Fifth Street's portfolio loans have floating interest rates. This means Fifth Street is likely to enjoy immediate earnings and dividend gains if interest rates rise.
The right place at the right time
Many BDCs reduced dividends when the 2008 financial crisis forced them to write down the value of millions of dollars in assets. Some are still recovering. Fifth Street, however, was one of a fortunate few to escape serious damage because the company had minimal risky debt on its balance sheet when the crisis hit.
Fifth Street's superior deal-making skills were recognized this year when it was given top industry awards for Debt Financing Agent of the Year, Senior Lender of the Year and Dealmaker of the Year. The company's CEO, Leonard Tannenbaum, is well-respected in private-equity circles and serves on the boards of several companies affiliated with Greenlight Capital, a leading private-equity manager. His industry connections are a competitive advantage for Fifth Street. Since private-equity firms know him, they are more likely to turn to Fifth Street for funding, thus strengthening the company's pipeline of new deals. Tannenbaum also showed confidence in Fifth Street's growth prospects in August, when he purchased $1.9 million of the company's stock for his personal holdings.
Because BDCs earn profits from the spread between their borrowing and lending costs, locking in as much fixed-rate financing as possible is key. Fifth Street excels in this area. The company raised $172.5 million in April from a convertible bond offering, closed a $65.1 million equity financing in June and, more recently, upsized its credit facility with ING Bank from $215 million to $230 million at a lower interest rate. Fifth Street is close to signing a deal with a larger multinational lender that will greatly expand the company's borrowing capacity and access to lower-cost capital, according to management.
By the numbers...
Fifth Street's net income rose 5% during the third fiscal quarter ended June 30 to $47.1 million when compared with the same period last year. This is primarily because the company ramped up its investments. Fifth Street invested $119.2 million in the third quarter, which was nearly double the $56.3 million investment made in the same quarter of 2010. The average investment size was also larger -- $20.3 million compared with $16.6 million in last year's third quarter.
Fifth Street's average yield on debt investments was 12.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) more than doubled, from $0.40 in the same period in 2010, to $0.87 in this year's quarter. Analysts look for Fifth Street to deliver a total of $1.03 in EPS this year and $1.17 next year. The improvement should come from the company's steadily improving competitive positioning through bigger deals and more first-lien loans.
Risks to consider: At present, Fifth Street is paying out 120% of earnings as dividends. If earnings don't continue to grow, then the company may be forced to reduce the dividend. However, I don't see this happening. Even if Fifth Street were to cut its dividend in half, then the shares would still yield 7%, which is still a nice dividend by any measure.
Action to Take -- > Fifth Street's stock is cheaply valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9 and is trading at a 15% discount to book value. Even better, Fifth Street pays $0.11 in monthly dividends and sports a 14% dividend yield. This is an exceptional opportunity to lock in regular income by buying a great quality BDC at a low price.


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Ithaca College Takes Two National Sustainability Awards
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has announced the winners of its annual Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards, with two of the six honors going to Ithaca College. The college itself is the recipient of an institutional award, while senior Sarah Brylinsky has won the Student Sustainability Leadership Award.
Each year, AASHE presents four Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards to institutions that have made the greatest overall commitment to sustainability as demonstrated in their governance and administration; curriculum and research; operations; and campus culture and community outreach.
In what AASHE says was the most competitive selection process yet, Ithaca College was recognized as the winner in the category of four-year and graduate colleges and universities with between 1,001 and 7,500 full-time students.
A charter signatory to the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, Ithaca College was cited for adopting sustainability as a core value, for its support of sustainability in the classroom and for its outreach in the surrounding community. Ithaca's recently completed Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise received platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, and an administration building now under construction is also attempting to achieve platinum status. The Environmental Studies Program recently received a significant grant that will fund a number of additional educational initiatives.
In addition to the institutional awards, AASHE annually honors two students. Sarah Brylinsky was this year's recipient of the Student Sustainability Leadership Award, which is presented to an undergraduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting campus sustainability.
"We had the most applications ever this year, so winning one of these awards is a significant accomplishment," said Judy Walton, the acting executive director of AASHE.
As resident assistant (RA) of the Sustainably Conscious Living Community, Brylinsky created programs that boosted the popularity of the residence hall. Her efforts prompted the college to require sustainability training for all RAs, training which she designed and implemented herself. She is working with the college to retrofit residence halls with energy efficient lighting, water saving measures, in-house composting, community dining space and shared organic gardens. She also coordinated a new program for first-year students to connect them with important environmental and civic organizations in the local community.
Brylinsky, who is majoring in communication management and design, created a series of online resources such as an eco-events calendar to help students learn about the college's sustainability efforts and numerous opportunities to get involved. She was the first student to apply for and receive a Sustainable Curriculum Grant from the college, with which she created Ithaca's first communications course on sustainability. She is currently developing a course combining women's studies and environmental issues.
The awards will be formally presented at the AASHE 2008 conference, "Working Together for Sustainability — On Campus and Beyond," being held Nov. 9–11 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The winners are highlighted in the October issue of "Sustainability: the Journal of Record"; the article can be downloaded at http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/SUS.2008.9933 (PDF document).
Founded in 2006, AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education — from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach — through education, communication, research and professional development. For more information, visit http://aashe.org.
For more information on the awards, contact Julian Dautremont-Smith, AASHE associate director, at (610) 349-5994. For more information on sustainability at Ithaca College, contact Marian Brown, special assistant to the provost, at (607) 274-3787 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Winchester Mystery House
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525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California, 95128
Category: Entertainment
Winchester Mystery HouseThe Winchester Mystery House in Santa Clara is an extravagant and eccentric Victorian mansion shrouded in mystery. In 1884, Winchester rifle heiress Sarah Winchester started construction of the stately 160-room mansion that would keep contractors and builders hammering until Winchester's death 38 years later. Among the home's architectural phenomena are a switchback staircase, miles of twisting hallways, secret passageways, 47 fireplaces, stairs that lead to the ceiling, two basements and five kitchens. Enjoy guided tours of the Winchester Mystery House and explore the mansion, beautiful gardens and museum. The Winchester Historic Firearms Museums has one of the largest collections of Winchester rifles in the country. Visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Hours -Open daily, with the exception of Christmas Day, from 8 am to 5 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays the last Mansion Tour is at 7 pm.
- Grand Estate Tour: $35 (Adults), $32 (Seniors), $30 (Children 6-12)
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour: $27 (Adults), $26 (Seniors), $24 (Children 6-12)
- Annual Pass: $60
- Mansion Tour: $30 (Adults), $27 (Seniors), $20 (Children 6-12)
- Friday Nights at Winchester Mystery House
- Flashlight Tours - Every Friday the 13th
- Grand Estate Tour & Mansion Tour
- Behind the Scenes Tour
- Exploring Gardens & Maze
- Winchester Historic Firearms Museums
- Spirit Sightings
Purchasing Advance TicketsYou may purchase advanced tickets for the Winchester Mystery House online at www.winchestermysteryhouse.com or by calling 408-247-201. All major credit cards are accepted.
AccessibilitySince there are a number of stairs and steps and narrow hallways on the Mansion Tour, parts of the Winchester Mystery House are not accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. The gardens are easily accessible to strollers and wheelchairs.
Do they allow for photography and videotaping?
Photography, video and filming are strictly prohibited inside the Winchester Mystery House. However, taking pictures or videos is allowed in the gardens and outside estate grounds.
How long are the tours?
Tour through 110 of the 160 rooms of the Winchester Mystery House - from the Grand Ballroom to the Seance Chambers and experience the creativity that makes it's a mystery - a window built into the floor, staircases leading to nowhere, a chimney that rises four floors, doors that open onto walls, and upside down posts. Winchester Mystery House offers guided tours, including the Grand Estate Tour (2.5 hours), Mansion Tour (65 minutes), Behind the Scenes Tour (55 minutes), and Flashlight Tour (65 minutes). Flashlight Tours of the Winchester Mansion are given every Friday the 13th and Halloween.
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I smile every time I see the sign that reads: "Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy." You can usually catch the tongue-in-cheek threat hanging in stores, doctors' offices and auto repair shops. I love kids to pieces and I firmly believe a baby is one of the best gifts a person can receive during the holiday season… or any time of the year. However, the cute creatures aren't problem-free. They enter the world following the shedding of blood, sweat and tears, and the work that goes into raising them doesn't miraculously dwindle when they reach … Continue reading


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Guest Speaker: Paul Butler (Co-Curator of Open for Making)
January 16th, 2009, 7-10pm
Guests were responsible for bringing a covered dish and something to drink to the dinner lecture. It was a bit different than the usual dinner lecture but fitting…collective and participatory.
Paul Butler, Co-Curator of Open for Making, gave a presentation aboutReverse Pedagogy which was the title of his thematic residency at Banff Centre this past November. His program was one of the inspirations for the exhibition and residency program at Triple Base Gallery called Open For Making: A Residency for Creativity.
Paul Butler is an artist, curator and dealer with an interest in multidisciplinary, social and alternative pedagogical practices. His practice includes hosting the Collage Party, a touring experimental studio established 1997 and directing the operations of The Other Gallery, a nomadic commercial gallery focused on overlooked artists' practices. In 2007, he founded the Upper Trading Post, an invitational website that facilitates artist trading. His curatorial projects have included works by Matthew Higgs, Mitzi Pederson, DearRaindrop and Guy Maddin.


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There's an old saying that New York City can be the loneliest place in the world, and one new arrival to the crowded metropolis – Clay Aiken – may just bear that out.
"I almost cried on the first day on my way to rehearsal," the American Idol favorite, 29, tells New York magazine about starting his new gig in the Broadway musical Spamalot. "I'm here until May 4, and I've never lived alone before."
Asked if his reputation as, well, the kind of kid who'd be the last one picked for the school sports team might hinder his social life, Aiken says, "Let's not fool ourselves. ... There are people like Justin Timberlake, males who are cool on radio right now, and then there's me. If I heard myself in a dance club? If I went into a dance club – which I never do – and I heard Clay Aiken come on, I'd roll my eyes and get out."
In his own defense, Aiken adds, "But you know what? I'm fine with being kind of vanilla! It's oh-kye!"
Besides, clubs and bars just aren't for him. "The only reason people go to bars is to get drunk and have sex. To me, bars are what hell is like."
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A drinking game to be played while watching the Bob Newhart show. While watching the show, anytime a cast member utters the phrase 'Hi Bob', everyone in the room must chug the remains of whatever they're drinking.
(hint: the phrase is repeated many times during the show.)
(hint: the phrase is repeated many times during the show.)
After a half hour of playing 'Hi Bob' with the boys, a passed-out chad wound up with an Abe Lincoln, compliments of stan.
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A college drinking game, popular in the 1980s. Students would sit around watching old Bob Newhart re-runs, and whenever anyone said "Hi Bob" everyone had to take a drink.
"Hi Bob!" Drink. What kind of example do you need?
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The 2nd Fragged Empire Kickstarter is live!
The next Fragged Kickstarter launches next week!
Hi all, I hope you have been enjoying your Fragged games (currently I have my players defending a ungrateful planet from a Nephilim army) and are ready for more! Because... Read more
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I have just received confirmation from my warehouse, the final North American orders have started to go out! They should be all out by Friday.
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Hi all, a quick Fragged Empire update on shipping, the Protagonist Archive and a few extra bits and pieces.
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Quick Fragged Empire Update
I just wanted to send out a quick update to let everyone know how things are progressing.
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I got married!... oh, and the Fragged books are being sent out ;)
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Convention Photos, Community Creations, Backer Faction Deadline and ART!!!
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Fragged Empire end of Year Update :)
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Quick Fragged Empire Update
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AA1 Cover Art, Art Pledge Levels, My Game Session and Twitch Live Stream
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The Cogs of Progress Turn
Thanks to everyone who has filled out their BackerKit surveys, this helps a lot :) We have raised an extra $9.5k! Wow!
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I have now setup our BackerKit system.
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Google Hangout with me! Right now!
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We are Now Printing 4 Books
I have just gotten off Skype to Modiphius. The result; we will now be offering a printed version of our two adventure books!
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Leather-bound KS Collector's Edition
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Another stretch goal down! All backers of at least the Digital Patron ($30aud) pledge level will be given 12 Ambient Audio Tracks to give their gaming sessions more immersion.
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Backer Only Playtest Info
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$60k stretch goal unlocked: the Antagonist Archive 2
We have just smashed through that secret $60k stretch goal!
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New Add-Ons, Stretch Goals and WE ARE PRINTING THE ANTAGONIST ARCHIVE!
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We are already at $55k!
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$50k and another Stretch Goal Down!
Good work team! It seems like barely a day goes by that we don't break a stretch goal!
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$5k in 1 day and our first stretch goal for the new book!
Good afternoon from Australia :) What a great day for breaking some stretch goals!
Stretch Goal Broken: The Antagonist Archive (AA) is now upgrade with Locations.
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7 NEW BOOK UNLOCKED! 'The Antagonist Archive'
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Wow, I can't believe it has only been 1 day! And what an amazing day! Not only did we get funded, but we reached our first stretch goal!
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Rio Grande Valley children and parents had fun while learning about the fields of science, technology and engineering at the Sci-Tech Expo Community Night Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Edinburg Roadrunners Stadium.
Children and parents walked from booth to booth picking up brochures and goodies, and also viewing the latest technology in computers, airplanes and robots.
Abraham Ladden, an Edinburg fourth grade student, said he was inspired to become a pilot after viewing the many airplane and helicopter models at the Boeing Corporation and Lockheed Martin exhibits.
"I really liked the new F-16 airplanes I saw," said Ladden. "I really want to be a pilot when I grow up because I'm interested in airplanes and things that fly."
Ladden's friend Matthew Killion, who wants to be a scientist when he grows up, said he liked all the exhibits, especially the IBM exhibit that gave him the chance to operate a computer.
"Coming here today I was able to learn more information about the computers and the airplanes," Killion said. "I liked the computers the most because they showed you a lot of neat things."
"I think this is a very positive event that exposes our children to these fields," Flores said. "Technology is not something that is way out far fetched, it is something they can do, something they can enjoy and it can be fun. Science and technology is where it's at and that is the focus of our country. I think the earlier they get started the better."
Among the participating exhibitors at the Sci-Tech Expo included IBM, Raytheon, UTPA, Gladys Porter Zoo, Lockheed Martin, Central Intelligence Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and others.


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Name: Marcus Lee
School: Bishop Carroll
Age: 17
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Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Lee recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds in a victory over Penn Cambria and scored 19 points in a win over Central Cambria.
Season update: Lee is averaging 17.6 points and 7.5 rebounds for the undefeated Huskies.
Coach Cosie Aliquo's quote: "He is having a real good senior year. He's improved his game every year since we brought him up as a freshman. He's a big part of our team on and off the court."
Favorite teacher: Miss McAneny
Favorite subject: Anatomy and physiology
Favorite movie: "Above the Rim"
Favorite food: My grandma's baked macaroni
Favorite music: Rap
Outside interests: Track and field, hanging out with friends, playing video games, drawing
Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Kevin Durant
Best athlete I ever played with: "All of my Bishop Carroll teammates."
Best athlete I ever competed against: Vincentian Academy's Ryan Wolf
Most influential person on my athletic career: "My grandfather [Terry Bills], my coach and my teammates."
Proudest athletic achievement: "Making it to the state quarterfinals last year and scoring my 1,000th point."
How I got my start in basketball: Playing for St. Benedict in the Parochial League
Future goal: Attend a four-year university and play collegiate basketball