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September 23, 2011
The Decline of Yellowstone's Famous Druid Peak Pack
Yellowstone's famous Druid Peak Pack, which roamed the Lamar Valley for nearly 15 years, disappeared from the park's landscape in 2010. It was considered the most closely watched and photographed wolf pack in the world.
Through their intensive monitoring and research activities, Yellowstone Wolf Project staff have been able to piece together the story of the decline of the Druids. The details emphasize the life and death struggle wolves face to survive, even in a protected area like Yellowstone.
It is probable that intraspecific strife – or competition and conflict between wolf packs – contributed to the Druids' downfall. Disease may have tipped the scale to their disadvantage, as well. However, since the former Druid territory is now occupied by another pack, it appears that the territory is still prime wolf habitat.
The following is an excerpt from the Yellowstone Wolf Project 2010 Annual Report:
The Druid Peak pack collapsed in late 2009 and early 2010, possibly due to the loss of long-time alpha female #569F and an infestation of mange affecting all pack members. In early 2010, the pack split into several groups and survived largely through scavenging from kills by other packs.
Three-year-old #691F was attacked by the Silver pack and died under one of the Lamar Buffalo Ranch Yellowstone Association Institute cabins, while the two-year-old, "Thin Female," was fatally wounded while scavenging a Blacktail Deer Plateau pack carcass.
Three-year-old "White Line" (761F) fought with the Lamar Canyon alpha female at a kill site and was later killed in the same area, possibly by wolves or a mountain lion. Several other Druid Peak wolves disappeared during this time, including #571F and two yearling males.
The last collared Druid Peak member, yearling #690F, dispersed to Butte, Montana, where she was legally shot and killed near livestock.
The last known sighting of a Druid Peak pack member ("Dull Bar," female) occurred in the Hellroaring drainage in late winter with a group of wolves suspected to be from a pack north of the park. Alpha #480M dispersed from the others in late 2009, and his decomposed body was found near the Hellroaring drainage (unknown cause).
The Druid Peak pack had exceptional longevity and their legacy lives on in many of today's packs.
Download the Yellowstone Wolf Project 2010 Annual Report (PDF)>>


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I'm sure Mr Hetherington will classify Ablett's tackle as just being 'mis-timed' and state that Bailey just has an 'unusual running style' and instruct the judiciary to clear both players of any wrongdoing
Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors
Started by ckn, Jul 28 2010 10:32 AM
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Posted 03 August 2010 - 06:36 AM
This is captain Juncker speaking. The EU gravy train is about to enter Brussels, so will all Brits please exit at the next stop
To all remaining passengers, thank you for your continued custom and contributions to my pension fund
Kind Regards - YOUR PRESIDENT !
Posted 03 August 2010 - 06:58 PM
QUOTE (motorface @ Jul 31 2010, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't believe the hysterical comments in reaction to last night's match from fans of various clubs. Wigan are certainly no angels themselves and that's how it should be, this is Rugby League after all. If you don't like it then start watching soccer if the rough stuff is too much for you. Never heard so much sanctimonious bs.
Well said that man.. Sorry but the usual suspects are always the same, I do not know how thwy would have gone on watching R/L in the fifties, or for that matter if they were in Oz presently.
You will note them as you go along and simply calling them sanctimonious is being very lenient indeed!
Posted 03 August 2010 - 07:37 PM
QUOTE (3owls @ Aug 2 2010, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes coleys sinbinning was wrong but if were gonna go through the game with a fine toothed comb he should have been in the bin in the first half. When leuluai was looking to offload to webb on the wigan line and coley was holding webb back off the ball that is a mandatory sinbinning surely. He eventually got his ten minutes, just a bit later than he deserved it. As for the clarkson try..............that's why you are a certified lunatic.
Watch the replay, Clarkson clearly loses the ball before it is grounded - a referee doing his job would have gone to the screen and it would have been disallowed.
Posted 03 August 2010 - 07:39 PM
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This sort of behaviour was condoned by you after the C.C game, why are you bleating now? Is this the same fella that said hopefully something would be thrown at my head? What goes around comes around.
I would like you to show me and everyone else in this forum where I have condoned the bricking of a supporters coach or hooligan behaviour of any description please?
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Volume III
Quantum Simulations, Inc.
What's New
Grant awards for Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities program announced; Ready to Learn grantees announced; CPRE posts study of high schools and accountability on web; ASCD to sponsor conference on teaching and learning; Fordham Foundation publishes Charter School Funding: Inequity's Next Frontier, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools releases statement on charter school quality and accountability; NGA and the University of Minnesota release Providing Quality Choice Options in Education; NetDay releases report on students' views of technology; and Ball State University partners with Paws, Inc. to create Garfield educational website.
Innovations in the News
Charter schools in Washington, DC receive $15 million in federal funding; plus information about reading, raising student achievement, and school reform.
Quantum's Artificial Intelligence Helps Boost Student Intelligence
Log on to the Quantum Simulations website, and you will discover that the artificial intelligence (AI) of a computer tutor is not science fiction. The software developed for the "Quantum Tutors," an online, on-demand tutoring system, is based on the teaching practices of Dale Holder, a master teacher who taught high school chemistry and mathematics in the Kentucky public school system for 35 years. Since Mr. Holder taught his students using methods that allowed them to observe, question, and become actively engaged in subject matter, the Quantum Tutors are based on the premise that students learn best through an inquiry-based instructional approach. Quantum's main goal is for students to "develop a disposition toward inquiry" so that they become not just better students of math and science, but better overall learners.
During an inquiry-based learning experience, a student asks the tutor questions, conducts experiments, thinks critically, and evaluates previous misconceptions. If a struggling student takes a percentage problem to a Quantum Tutor, he can access help online at the Quantum website via the "Applied Mathematics for Science" modules, which are designed for students in the fifth through ninth grades. The Tutors cover the core mathematics skills required for high school science including measurement, ratio and proportion, scientific notation, metric units, and percentages. Any visitor can enter an exact problem into a dialogue box on the computer screen. If a student does not know how to begin solving a problem, the student can ask the Tutor what the first step should be to find the solution.
Similar to the way someone would normally use pencil and paper, the student can work through a problem on the computer screen. If a student's initial difficulty with his percentage question has to do with confusion about mathematical vocabulary, the Tutor can look up key terms such as percentages or ratios. A "General Questions" dropdown menu also can help the student build enough understanding and confidence to move on to the next step in solving the problem.
Once the student begins entering work into the computer, the Tutor coaches the student through the solution process using "dynamically generated" questions. This menu of questions continuously evolves as the student works through a problem. For example, if a mistake is made, the Tutor will explain why this answer is incorrect or if it is unreasonable. The menu of generated questions also changes, based on the student's particular errors. Quantum's artificial intelligence is programmed to help with common user mistakes, and when an unexpected mistake is made, the Tutor can help the student work toward the correct response by using a conceptually based feedback method called "Consistency Rules." This technology can give the student direction to the right answer, even when a specific procedure that led to the student's wrong answer cannot be pinpointed. In this way, the Tutor can respond meaningfully to any error the student makes.
During each tutoring session, Quantum stores a running transcript at the bottom of the computer screen, which includes the student's questions and work, and the Tutor's feedback concerning the student's calculations. This transcript may be emailed to a teacher, printed, or saved for later use. Since the Quantum Tutors recognize different types of specific math and science problems, the software is compatible with any curriculum and gives targeted assistance to students.
For students studying higher-level science, Quantum offers a chemistry module that covers first-year high school and college chemistry topics such as measurement, the elements, ionic compound formulas, and balancing equations. Just as with the mathematics module, students are free to explore, ask as many questions as they wish, and even make mistakes without risking embarrassment in front of their teachers or peers. Using a non-judgmental, online environment, students can test core concepts, processes, and procedures so that they perform better in the classroom.
Students who are blind or visually impaired can also benefit from Quantum Tutors. The program uses a dialogue-driven tool that converses with students, which is compatible with technology used by those who are blind to navigate the Internet. Quantum plans to make all of its tutoring programs fully accessible to students who are blind within two years. Funds from a recent grant awarded to Quantum by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Eye Institute are being used to conduct research into the best methods of accommodating this population of tutees.
Since Quantum's inception, students have reported satisfaction with the artificial intelligence Tutors. During a pilot test of the Quantum program in classrooms in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and California, 90 percent of the students surveyed reported that they would use Quantum again and would recommend it to friends who needed academic help. These students also reported that they appreciated the "just-in-time" delivery of services, as Quantum is available to students 24 hours a day from any Internet-enabled computer.
Data support students' academic achievement when using the program, as well. For example, at Carmichaels Area Junior/Senior High School in Pennsylvania, students using the Quantum Tutors as part of their at-home study routine for one week outperformed a control group on chemistry post-tests on balancing chemical equations by an average of 12.8 points, or just over one full letter grade. In another study done on the effectiveness of Quantum for tutoring in the area of oxidation numbers at Duquesne University, the students using Quantum were almost three times as likely to score 80 percent or higher on post-tests compared to students who did not use the tutoring system.
In preparation for the No Child Left Behind science assessments, scheduled to begin in the 2006-2007 school year, Wexford Institute, a nonprofit agency dedicated to equitable educational opportunity, is conducting additional research on the effectiveness of the Quantum Tutors. To date, more than 2,000 students and teachers have participated in research studies across the country, and results show that the use of Quantum Tutors has increased test scores by as much as 50 percent.
Quantum Tutors was recognized as a "Benchmark Technology for No Child Left Behind" in 2004 at the U.S. Department of Education's Leadership Summit, and was a finalist for the Software & Information Industry Association's Codie Awards. Additionally, the California Learning Resource Network recently identified Quantum as "an approved learning resource," complying with the state's academic content standards. The U.S. Department of Education funded the creation of Quantum Simulations through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant and continues to support Quantum's work on developing artificial intelligence assessment technology through the Mathematics and Science Education Research program.
Resources: Note: The featured program is innovative; however, it does not have evidence of effectiveness from a rigorous evaluation.
What's New
From the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)
Five grants have been awarded for the Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities program. The grantees collectively will serve about 48,000 students in 120 charter schools in California, Delaware, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Funds are provided on a competitive basis to help charter schools obtain facilities by purchasing, leasing, and receiving donations. Grantees may also use grant funds to help charter schools construct and renovate facilities. (August 18)
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate, WTTW in Chicago, have been awarded Ready to Learn grants from the U.S. Department of Education through OII. CPB also was awarded funding for outreach. This year, the grant competition was divided into two components, one dedicated to programming and the other to outreach, in order to better serve the target audience of disadvantaged students. (August 17)
The Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) has posted Holding High Hopes: How High Schools Respond to State Accountability Policies PDF, (500K), on its website. The study analyzes the activities of 48 low-performing high schools in 34 school districts across six states and reveals that accountability can be a strong motivating force for change in high schools. Districts were seen as the strongest outside influence on the schools, and building district capacity and incentives for interventions were viewed as critical elements for school improvement. The research for this report was funded by a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (August 30)
Charter Schools
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation has released Charter School Funding: Inequity's Next Frontier, a study of how states fund public charter schools and how their revenues compare to funding received by district-run schools. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia (which enroll about 84 percent of all charter school students), charter schools receive about 22 percent less in per-pupil funding than district schools. (August 2005)
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is looking to "renew the compact," reinvigorating the charter school movement with a statement from the Task Force on Charter School Quality and Accountability. The document asserts that the freedom for charter school innovation must be protected, accountability for results must be clearer, and high levels of student achievement must remain the most important objective. The Alliance, formerly known as the Charter School Leadership Council, notes that charter schools work when they are properly implemented. (August 2005)
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Center for School Change at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs have released Providing Quality Choice Options in Education. This report states that governors are expanding education options to help exceed their statewide education goals. It also details school choice strategies being used to improve student achievement and raise graduation rates and reviews a variety of state choice policies. Development of the report was funded by a grant from OII. (August 18)
School Improvement
Registration is now open for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's (ASCD) 2005 conference on teaching and learning. The conference, entitled Student Achievement: The Broader Picture, will open with a pre-conference institute on October 22 with general sessions running from October 23 through 25 in San Francisco (CA). Sessions will include "What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action" and "Reading Strategies for the Content Areas." (August 30)
Visions 2020.2: Student Views on Transforming Education and Training Through Advanced Technologies. From responses of over 55,000 K-12 students, four themes emerged in the report: 1.digital devices (particularly small, voice-activated, multi-functional devices); 2. access to computers and the internet (high-speed, wireless Internet access for use in school or home); 3. intelligent tutors (providing help with math and other homework, as well as access to a single information resource); and 4. ways to learn and complete school work using technology (e-books, distance learning, and personalized learning). (August 21)
Garfield is the "big cat on campus" at Ball State University. He is getting new attention on a free website created as a collaborative effort among the University's Business Fellows Program and Teachers College, and Garfield's creative group, Paws, Inc, among others. The site is filled with educational games, exercises, demonstrations, and even some comic strips. Students can climb into the "Knowledge Box" to play math, social studies, and language arts games, while teachers can download lesson plans and printable incentive items. The website was launched this month. (August 30)
Innovations in the News
Charter Schools
Charter schools in the nation's capital will receive more than $15 million in federal funding over the next three years as a result of a Charter School Program grant from OII. Almost two dozen charter schools will operate on 31 campuses this academic year. Local and federal officials participated in an event to celebrate the funding at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School. Among the invited guests were Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Nina S. Rees, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education. Ms. Rees noted, "Over 15,000 students in DC are attending charter schools, and that's about 21 percent of the students in the District." [More-The Washington Times] (August 24) [free registration]
For some students in Rhode Island, their summer vacations are filled with Quidditch games, expeditions to Mount Everest, and stories about civil rights struggles. These students participate in summer reading programs, which are mandatory in many of the state's schools. At Curtis Corner Middle School in South Kingstown, students may choose which books they prefer from a recommended list, which includes Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and an autobiography by Jamling Tenzing Norgay. State standards require that all students read 25 books per year. The summer reading requirements help students reach that 25-book goal, and parents and teachers note that the programs help students retain important skills over the summer break. Some schools request that students write book reviews, while others test students on their summer reading during the first weeks of September. [More-The Providence Journal] (August 23) [free registration]
Raising Student Achievement
Although 66 percent of Hawaii's public schools failed to meet higher goals under the No Child Left Behind Act, based on the latest annual scores, areas of positive growth show that marked improvement is possible. Some schools that fell short in the past have met the higher standards this year. Interventions at these schools have reaped positive results in student achievement. At Kahalu'u Elementary, for example, the entire teaching staff engaged in a brainstorming session to develop lesson plans targeted at areas where students' performance was weak. Last year the school focused on geometry, and test results showed that students' test scores improved from 20 percent proficiency the year before to 84 percent proficiency last year. At Jarrett Middle School, students may participate in subsidized summer school programs and after-school tutoring. [More-The Honolulu Advertiser] (August 23)
This year, Oregon schools made record improvements in raising the achievement of minority and low-income students on state exams. For example, passing rates for the state's Latino fifth-grade students increased by nine percentage points in mathematics and eight percentage points in reading. Additionally, in the last four years the state has reduced the achievement gap between white students and minority students by about one-third in elementary schools and by more than 10 percent in middle schools. The gap between African-American students and white students has been cut in half since 2002. [More-The Oregonian] (August 23)
Fifth grade students at KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) academies showed "substantially greater" progress on the Stanford Achievement Tests 9 and 10 according to a study by the Educational Policy Institute. Twenty-four KIPP academies participated in the fall of 2003 and again in either the spring or fall of 2004, where 1,800 fifth grade students were tested. The study, Focus on Results: An Academic Impact Analysis of the Knowledge Is Power Program, PDF, (230K), is available on the Educational Policy Institute's website. The KIPP approach began in 1994 and is now used across the country in 38 schools, most of which are charter middle schools. [More-Education Week] (August 15) [free registration]
Pennsylvania has a new reason to be proud of one of its school districts. The Philadelphia School District boasted higher test scores in mathematics and reading for the fourth straight year. Although officials are pleased with the results, they know there is still more work to do, since many students still score below the proficiency level. Improvements are marked, however, as 160 schools met standards for Adequate Yearly Progress last year, up from only 58 schools that reached the goal during the previous year. [More-Philadelphia Daily News] (August 23)
School Reform
"New schools! Get your new schools here!" Chicago school officials may be heard using such a chant in the next few weeks when 22 new schools open as part of the city's Renaissance 2010 reform project, which aims to create 100 schools in the next six years. On August 19, officials received a second round of proposals for schools that will be scheduled to open in the fall of 2006. These proposals included pitches for the city's first virtual school, five single-sex schools, and a University of Chicago-managed school. The 57 proposals included ideas for 30 high schools, 11 middle/high schools, and 16 elementary schools run by various organizations such as the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) and Mosaica Education, Inc. [More-The Chicago Tribune] (August 23)
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Pat Is a Class Act
Just a quickie, while I have a moment. I wanted to share an ad that appeared in this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer, from Pat Burrell, thanking the fans for their support.
I looked for a copy online, but couldn't find one, so I tried scanning it. I had to scan it in two sections, my scanner's not big enough. In case it's hard to read, here is what is says:
An open letter to the great Philly fans and a great sports franchise from Pat Burrell:
As I prepare for the 2009 season with the Rays, I can't help but reflect on the time I spent in Philly and I wanted to give you some of my thoughts.
To the Phillies organization, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my dream as a prefessional ball player. It was great to finally share a championship with all the members of the organization from the top down.
To the fans, I write to let you know how much I appreciated your support over the years. Through good times and bad, I never doubted the support that all of you had for my teammates and me. That support was never more evident than in our great run through the playoffs last year where you absolutely played a key role in our championship. The last nine years have been a wild ride, and while at times there were struggles, I realize it was all well worth it every time I think about that memorable ride down Broad Street during the parade, It was great sharing it with you and I will always remember it.
My family and I thank the fans and the organization for all the great memories. You will never be forgotten and I hope to see you in October.
All my best,
Evidently Pat is looking forward to a Phillies/Rays rematch.🙂
While I won't miss some of Pat's batting slumps, or what I call the Burrell Butt Thrust (when he jumps back from pitches he thinks are inside but are really over the plate), I will miss him as a person and player. I think he really did try his hardest, and the fans appreciated his effort. It was great that he got to experience the World Series victory as a Phillie.
Pat, best of luck to you this year as a Ray!
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It's always so great when players take out ads or write letters to the fans of the teams they're leaving. It's such a generous gesture and makes me like the players more.
Saw this earlier today – Pat is SO cute :O) It makes me miss him more though…waaaa!
I think it is always classy when a former player does this with his former club.
Jane – I agree, it really brings out the human side of them. As a fan, it's great to hear when one of your favorites appreciates all the support we give them.
Jenn – my friend Jill (remember her from Baseball 101?) will miss Pat too; I think he was her favorite Phillie.
Aaron – I agree. I guess it's a safe bet to say that Manny will not be taking out an ad like this in the Boston papers anytime soon!
It's great when a player does something like this when they leave. It makes you feel good, doesn't it?
Wow, very classy! What a nice thing for Pat to do for the fans.
I always thought he was a good guy.
Ever since I saw that MTV Cribs edition on his condo on Sand Key, I have been laughing about having such a good-hearted guy on this squad.
I am glad he took a page out of Rocco Baldelli's book and did that. It not only sold papers, but it gave the average fan who might not be Internet savvy a chance to read his "Thank You" letter.
I hope the cheer him during the W S ring ceremony. He is going to be there then fly off to Boston for the Rays game. He deserves at leadt a standing ovation.
Rays Renegade
It is a great gesture by Pat for sure. I remember when Drew Bledsoe did the same in the Boston papers.
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Hi Julia, Caroline, Shelley, and Greg – yes, it is a nice gesture by Pat. He is a great guy and I think all Phillies fans wish him well!
Renegade – I never saw the Cribs episode about Pat, must have been pretty cool! (I'm not much of an MTV person). I think he will get a huge ovation by the Philly fans at the ring ceremony – wish I could be there to see it but it's sold out, I'll have to watch on TV.


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Drug dropoffs coming to county
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont College's welding program is partnering with the Belmont County Drug Task Force to provide a new tool in the fight to keep drugs off the street and out of reach.
This coming year the task force plans to install drop off boxes for drugs throughout the county. About 10 drop-off boxes will be placed at the sheriff's office and at police departments in Martins Ferry, Barnesville, Bellaire, Bridgeport, Powhatan, St. Clairsville, Shadyside and Bethesda.
Drug Task Force Commander John McFarland said the boxes are an extension of prior successful drug take-back days, which had focused on prescription medicine. People will be able to deposit any kind of legal or illegal drug or prescription medication.
"Our main goal is to get this stuff off the street," said McFarland, adding that the task force also hopes to reduce related crimes such as breaking and entering to obtain drugs.
Belmont County Prosecutor Chris Berhalter said the boxes would serve as a convenient means of disposing unused prescription medicine that might otherwise be stolen and sold on the street.
"There are very few places you can properly dispose of unused or unneeded medication. Giving people the opportunity to do so helps decreased the circumstances where those types of medication end up in the wrong hands," he said. "Chief McFarland, the task force and Belmont College should be applauded for taking a proactive approach to combat this problem."
Bridgeport Chief A.H. Klotz said his department receives frequent calls inquiring how to dispose of unwanted medication.
Bellaire Chief Michael Kovalyk said he hopes the boxes will serve as a deterrent to drug-related crimes. He added that such innovations sends a message that law enforcement is doing all it can despite budget and manpower issues.
Starting spring semester on Jan. 17, second year students at the welding lab will design and fabricate the boxes as part of their capstone project.
Dirk Decoy, director of Industrial Trades and Contract Training, said a total of 20 students will work on the boxes, with two per box. They will design the boxes, produce a prototype, then begin production.
"We're going to go cradle to grave," he said.
The drop boxes will be 42 inches high, 22 wide and 18 deep with a hinge door on top. They will be made of steel and bolted to the floor. They will feature full-length piano hinges to eliminate prying points. They will also include separate openings for needles.
The contents of the boxes will be disposed of often.
Decoy noted the particular challenges to such a project, including making the boxes tamper proof. He and task force members will mentor them during the project.
"This is a good community involvement project," he said.
Decoy added that the work will cover two credit hours and well as educational standards in the class.
He noted the confidence that the department is placing in his students' abilities and added that a community project of this importance will also make an impressive addition on their resumes.
"Belmont College is 100 percent in support of this," he said.
"The help from the college and Mr. Decoy is absolutely great," said McFarland. "We look forward to working with him to get the boxes complete."
"It's a learning experience," said Evan Marling, one of the students. "It will help out in the future."
The boxes will include task force information and possibly thanks to the sponsors. McFarland said the boxes will cost roughly $500 each. The task force is looking into different funding sources and fundraisers. Sponsors are welcome to donate to the project.
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The Brooks PureFlow is for runners looking for ground feel with a resilient underfoot feel. It features moderate cushioning and an extra-soft ride.
Simplify your life with the Brooks PureFlow. Created with the idea of doing more with less, this shoe is built on a simple, lightweight midsole that gives a resilient ride, yet still offers plenty of protection for the long haul. The curved heel and 4mm heel-to-toe drop promote midfoot and forefoot striking, and the upper is light and breathable while retaining a soft and supple feel. The result is a shoe that is flexible, responsive, and fast: great for everyday training and faster days.
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Weight: 9.0 oz (size 9)
Stack Height: Heel (22mm), Forefoot (18mm)
Available Widths: D=Medium
How It Fits (based on width D)
The PureFlow is a minimum featured, minimum neutral shoe designed for daily training or racing.
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From: Bobby, Atlanta, GA USA
Comments: I have been running between 25 and 35 miles a week in these shoes for three months now, and they still feel great. They have just the right amount of cushioning and they never come un-tied. I have tried at least eight pairs of running shoes this year from all different manufacturers, and these are my favorite. I recently ran a marathon in them and the only thing that didn't ache when I was done was my feet. I love these shoes and have recommended them to many people.
From: Steve, Atlanta GA USA
Comments: Very comfortable. The most cushioned shoe that I run in. My only complaints:1) the elastic band over the midfoot -- wasted weight and doesn't really do anything; and 2) the very toe of the outsole is showing significant wear. I don't think that I'm going to get great mileage out of these shoes.
From: Brad, Charlotte, NC, USA
Comments: I've been testing running shoes for the past 8 months--12 pairs so far--and with each pair the latest seems to be the greatest. When I ran the Asics 2160 last month, I thought it the greatest shoes ever, until today, when I ran the Pure Flow. Wow! what are these people at Brooks putting in their coffee? Can any shoe be a better all around shoe? First thing that struck me was the cushion. It's cushier than the Glycerin, a tad more than the Adrenaline: those looking for absolute impact protection can save themselves money with this shoe. Whatever material is used is way better than the DNA thing they've been using. You can throw whatever mileage at it, it doesn't matter. Next was the uppers: it feels as unobtrusive as an aqua sock. It feels smooth, seamless, and transparent. This shoe is all about comfort.
That said, there are a couple of drawbacks (to me). The 3 pairs of Brooks shoes I have (Glycerin, Adrenaline, and these Flow's), seem to be slow shoes. I bought all these shoes in conjunction with the comparable Asics models; and, while the Asics have quick transitions, the Brooks roll slower. They are smoother and thus more comfortable, but they also have me striking more heelward. Whereas, with the Asics I find myself more towards the forefoot, I think just to keep up with the shoe. So, the Asics are faster, but the Brooks more comfortable.
One oddity: I bought the Asics Sky Speed trainers in conjunction for comparison, and while the Flow is supposed to be about an ounce lighter, it feels heavier. I think this may have to due with the wider platform and thicker sole of this shoe.
From: John, Seagoville, TX USA
Comments: I'm 6', 150 lbs. PureFlows seem to last me about 500 miles. I've learned about myself that there can no in-between, in terms of running footwear; I either need to be barefoot or in a cushioned shoe. To wear FiveFingers or sandals is to beg for metatarsal irritation. I'm convinced that my form in minimalist footwear is nearly identical to barefoot, but my "landing surface"--the portable surface bound to my foot--is more repetitive and unyielding in sandals, rubber-soledmoccasins, or VFFs, exaggerating my Morton's foot (shortened first metatarsal, and tendency for the second metatarsal to bear more than its natural load). Barefoot, I experience some irritation, but can run 40+-mile weeks without significant issue. Unfortunately, A) winters in Nebraska are prohibitively cold to barefoot running, and B) I run most of my miles on crushed limestone, which some people can handle barefoot, but not me. Enter the Brooks PureFlow. For several months, I used the Altra Instinct--also a great shoe--but the PureFlow, while not as anatomical in the toebox, is wider at the heel. (I don't understand why all minimalist shoes seem to have a ridiculously narrow heel/midfoot). Also the PureFlow cushioning seems to last longer than does the A-bound material in the Instincts. Sadly, in my experience, one disadvantage of using a cushioned shoe--even if you're fairly well adapted to true minimalist shoes or barefoot running--is that you still need to replace the shoe when the
cushioning stops doing its work. There comes a point when your forefoot starts to feel bashed up: not just because you're landing harder, though you probably are, but because you're touching down in an unnatural, compressed "valley." That takes a while to happen in the PureFlows. I've been wearing them almost exclusively for months, running 50+ mpw, and only after 500 miles have my feet started to get that "banged around" feeling. Excited to try the True Grit for the trails, if it fits similarly. The Flow is okay on trails, but a little too tall, in terms of stack height. Hard on the ankles. Good job, Brooks! Now come out with widths!
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From: Cale, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Comments: Great fit and super light. I live in a hilly area, so your hamstrings and calves will need a slight adjustment to get used to the shoe. It is worth the transition though! They fit so well that I really almost can't tell I have shoes on. Drainage is good for your wet runs, laces seemed to stay tied and they feel really solid. I may try the Pure-Grit in the summer, if the fit is similar.
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Mike Stephens April 12, 2009
b/c along with my prayers I believe God provided me with work to go on the Sponsor Tour!!! So their prayers AMAZE me!!! I believe it was a 2-way street. Me praying to God and them praying to God!!! I will never know for sure that's why it AMAZES me!!!
Mike Stephens March 29, 2009
b/c of their faith to trust me in my support of them!!! I hope and pray to not let them down!!!
Mike Stephens March 28, 2009
Daghand salamat sa imong pag-ampo diri kanamo nga gidungoig niya and imong panalangin. Ug dili kini namo kalimtan sulod sa pila ka tuig. Kami kanunay naga-ampo saginod nga hatagan kag kalig-on sa imong pang lawas. ug labi na sa imong trabaho.
When their father says, "Thank you so much for the prayers you share here in us. God hears you praying. And we can never forget it for our whole entire years. We always pray to God that he will give you strength, good health especially in your work."
Judy Tremblay November 13, 2008
I am amazed that my child's family praises God for his healing after an illness, and how thankful they are that Gabriel is sponsored.
crystal November 3, 2008
My sponsored children amazing me with their spiritual maturity. They constantly look for ways to help others and grow as leaders in their community. They always ask how they can help and pray for me. They refuse to be victims and are happy, sincere, dedicated warriors deeply committed to "the call". I honestly believe they CAN change the world.
Catherine J November 2, 2008
My sponsored children amaze me with their thankfulness.
"I am the luckiest girl in the world"
"I pray for all the children in my project who do not have sponsors"
are exact quotes from letters I have gotten from two of my girls.
One of my girls also particularly amazes me with her spirit and determination. I'm sure she's an LDP student in the making! 🙂
Jill November 2, 2008
by the depth that he speaks of praying for us.
Denise L. November 2, 2008
Diantha, don't get weary of waiting. It is said the first letter can take up to 6 months. Please keep writing – my 'wait period' between when I write a letter to Bolivia and when she receives it is 2-3 months, so when she responds, it's another 2-3 months before I get it. And I've heard that the letters are saved up and only go out 3 or 4 times a year from her country, so sometimes I receive two at once written a month apart.
In Bolivia, the kids are allowed to write every time the sponsor does, not a mere 3 times a year. Therefore, I encourage you to put letters "in the pipeline" so you will not have long waits between letters. (However, I know some countries have not taken up the policy of 1 for 1 letters.) As time goes by, with your relentless letters and your child's responses, you will develop a close relationship. Just don't think of it as, "okay, now the ball's in your court," waiting for a response before you write again.
Vicki Small November 2, 2008
Diantha, three or four months may be about average, but I've heard of sponsors waiting 6 monts for their first letter.
Trying to build a relationship with a child far, far away, by correspondence, is a great way to learn "delayed gratification"! :o) Please don't give up, and feel free to continue writing to your kids as often as you want and are able.
compassion dave November 2, 2008
That depends Diatha–I'd say on average it take 8 weeks for my letter to reach my child. Than another 8 weeks for the his/her letter to get back to me–so you are looking at 3 to 4 months from the time you write a letter until you recieve a letter back from your child.
Give is some time Diantha (if you are a new sponsor). The letter writing, translating, delivery process takes time. Suffice it to say, the letters are well-worth the wait.
Diantha November 2, 2008
I would like to know in how many weeks/months you all got a letter of your sponsor child I am now going for 3 months and did not got any letter of them yet .
Sarah November 1, 2008
My sponsored children amaze me with their love for God and their selflessness. They also amaze with their kind and encouraging words. My sponsored child, Goodness, wrote to me in a letter telling me how she prays God uses me to help other children in poverty. The amazing part is that she is only 6-years-old.
Wendy in Iowa November 1, 2008
…that they and their family's pray for us. The only thing any of them have ever requested is "will you pray for me and my family?"
Juli Jarvis November 1, 2008
Siriporn amazes me with her accomplishments and strength of character. Her studies and relationships have been very hard in a secular university, but she doesn't give up, and continues to lean on God for all her needs.
Crystal November 1, 2008
Thayane amazes me with her choice of Proverbs 17:17 as a verse to share with me – and with her tiny precise drawings that adorn the letters.
Vicki Small November 1, 2008
Uwizera amazes me when she and her family make incredibly wise uses of the gifts that I send. The tithe is always first on the list!
Brittany November 1, 2008
Joan, my sponsored girl from Uganda, amazes me when she repeatedly mentions Jesus and her love for Him.
Musee, our sponsored boy from Kenya, amazes me because he has such high goals: he wants to be a doctor! I firmly believe he will one day.
And I'm agreeing with Compassion Dave….when they say they pray for me.
Allen November 1, 2008
My sponsored child from Mexico amazed me when, in her first letter, she asked prayer for "los ninos de calle" — the street children in her city.
The growth of my sponsored children amazes me, when I hear through their letters about how God is working in their hearts and lives.
compassion dave November 1, 2008
(*I know I'm not going to be the only to say this…)
My children amaze me when they say, "We are praying for you and your family."


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The competition consists of a 70-question, 30-minute timed test with 35 computation problems and 35 stated and geometry problems. At this grueling competition, Eric Montez placed first; Lane Kruger placed second; Casey Jones placed third, and Brittany Treviño placed ninth. The team placed first and will compete in the state competition on May 21 at the University of Texas.
The calculator team has competed at various competitions throughout the 2012-2013 school year. At the Judson High School Invitational, Eric took 1st place; Casey placed 3rd; Brittany came in at 5th place, and Lane made a good showing, taking 7th. The Pettus High School team earned 1st place.
During the Poth High School Invitational, Eric Montez again took 1st, Casey Jones 3rd, Lane Kruger 6th, Brittany Trevino 7th, and Hana Kruger 12th. The team accomplished 2nd place during this invitational.
While competing in the Best of Texas, Eric held on to 1st; Casey obtained 3rd; Lane held 8th place, and Brittany took 11th place. Again, the team took 1st place. Eric is in 1st place for the Senior Division, while Casey holds 3rd place in the Senior Division. Lane is 2nd in Junior Division, while his sister, Hana, is 2nd in the Freshman Division.
The District 28A Competition that allowed the team to advance to regionals had Montez placing 1st; Kruger in 3rd; Jones held on to 4th, and Treviño rounded out the team's win with 6th place. Overall, the Pettus High School Calculator Applications Team placed first at the district competition.


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There was a recent letter published in our daily newspaper from an MD who bemoaned the fact that 70% of health care dollars are spent on the elderly, those over 60. His recommendation was to restrict expensive medical procedures, even life-saving, from older folks. (Full disclosure: I am one of those "old folks.") He suggested the return on investment was too little to warrant spending all that money on the elderly, especially since medical costs are so high and rising.
Professor Peter Singer at Columbia University, who is the philosophical guru for the pro-abortion movement, openly advocates assisted suicide and the withholding of medical procedures from the elderly who, in his opinion, are unproductive and not worth the cost.
Obamacare incorporates medical advisory panels responsible for issuing "guidelines" concerning the cost effectiveness of medical procedures. These are not the so-called "death panels" widely discussed by some opponents. I am not in favor of Obamacare, mainly because I don't trust the government to do much of anything right, but the "death panel" accusation is unwarranted, at least for now.
Elderly parents suffering from strokes, Alzheimer's or just general infirmity, are routinely shunted off to nursing homes and often virtually forgotten. Heaven forbid that caring for the old folks should interfere with our lifestyle. I have seen the insides of two well-rated nursing homes and witnessed the neglect to which many residents are subjected. I heard the granddaughter of a 104-year-old resident curtly inform the lady, in response to a plea to go home, "No, Geneva, this is your home for the rest of your days." Geneva lived out her days in half of a semi-private room.
I saw ranks of white-haired old folks, mostly ladies, lined up in wheelchairs against the wall where they spent most of their days except for the occasional visit by an activity person and mealtimes. This was truly warehousing. Family visits were rare, usually on holidays or the occasional weekend. I've been told by someone who worked in nursing homes for years that once-a-year visits by the children are not uncommon.
Caring for the elderly and infirm at home can be daunting, as I well know. In many other cultures, respect and obligation to elderly family members is simply a given. They are permitted to live out their days in familiar surroundings with loved ones rather than in a sterile institution tended by underpaid and often indifferent staff. I have seen this first hand. Even in so-called "good" nursing homes, care is minimal. My wife was of necessity in nursing homes for a period of a few months. I visited with her for most of every single day. Even with my close presence, she ended up with a bedsore and two rather nasty heel ulcers which took months to heal when we finally got her home. Incidentally, I was the one who detected both problems, not any of the staff. (I noticed blood seeping through her socks.)
Most of the elderly are parents who raised children. They loved, nurtured, fed, clothed, housed, educated and protected them through their growing up. Sadly, too many become, in the words of the Pete Seeger folk song, "obsessed with the mania for owning things." They become wrapped up in the daily demands of their own little lives and are wroth to allow anything or anyone to interfere with their hard-won lifestyle. Mom and Dad are fine so long as they are self-sufficient. When that is no longer the case, "out of sight, out of mind" comes into play in too many instances.
To illustrate the attitude toward elderly parents in other cultures, let me relate an example from personal knowledge. A very close friend, an observant Jew (observes all holidays and festivals) with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, had his elderly and infirm mother living with them in Texas. Travel requirements necessitated by family issues out of state made it difficult to continue to care for Mother. Mike then travelled to Israel to other family in Tel Aviv, a sister as I recall, who were able to care for the lady. He transported her to Israel and settled her in the sister's home. She lived there until she died at the age of 100, among family who loved and cared for her. Mike was there when she passed on.
From a purely practical standpoint, the cavalier attitude toward the elderly in this country is quite understandable. After all, effort expended to care for aged parents must be taken from the precious little time available in most families today. Financially, lawyers and advisors are hired to set up finances so that the old folks' assets are transferred early enough that they quickly become indigent and the county pays for their long-term care. Private pay in nursing homes is rare. (I know. I private-payed for my wife, Joan, for one month and it totally screwed up their accounting system to the extent that it took six months to send me the bill. And then it was wrong.)
Many older folks have conditions, usually involving arthritis, that incur chronic and severe pain. By way of example, my wife, Joan, has extremely severe lumbar spinal arthritis (lower back). All five lumbar vertebrae and the one sacral are involved. There is significant stenosis which resuls in extreme pain. She has virtually no discs left. This situation is inoperable and there is no effective therapy. She has been on major pain medication for many years--the notorious oxycodone. Before her stroke, it allowed her to function. (Despite what you may have read in newspaper articles, the stuff does work.) And yes, she is addicted. So what? At her age, this is irrelevent. Her situation is not unusual, yet our daily newspaper and a number of other do-good organizations are crusading to make it difficult for non-cancer patients to obtain pain medication. No-one suggests an alternative; let the old folks suffer.
The stated goal here is to reduce prescription drug abuse by addicts. The fact is, most illicit pain medication is not prescribed, but rather obtained through a thriving black market supplied via the hijacking of bulk shipments. Some drug store chains have resorted to camouflaging their trucks to reduce the chances of being hijacked. Since law enforcement is unable to stem the hijacking epidemic, the (mostly) liberal "fixers" resort to the easier target of the law-abiding elderly under the theory that "we have to do something."
The hard truth is, old folks are a problem in this country. They threaten to bankrupt Medicare, already nearly 50% subsidized by general tax revenue, take too many medications increasing demand which justifies higher prices, and overload clinics and emergency rooms. Worse, they do not pull teir own weight or produce sufficient wealth and contribution to society to justify their expense.
Am I exaggerating? Perhaps I am a bit today, but the trend is there. Rationing of medical care, limitations on drug prescribing and cutting Medicaid payments for long term care are on the horizon. Medicare funding is being cut, somehow magically not impacting service.
Much of this would be solved if we had a culture of caring for our parents and grandparents instead of trying to find ways to duck the responsibility and dump them off on someone else, like government. Most opioid pain medication is generic and not a major contributor to the overall cost of medical care. Unnecessary tests often justified to protect against litigation needlessly increase costs.
Nevertheless, the bottom line is we have a responsibility for our elders. Personal sacrifices made to care for them can be rewarding. I speak from experience. Besides, we owe them! We neglect them at the peril of our souls.
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.11.2013 at 16:43
Written by Vonpire on 05.11.2013 at 16:40
Probably the best from this mediocre band called "ayreon", the most overrated band ever on M.S. .
we don't agree on much But here I fully agree with you.
Written by Vonpire on 05.11.2013 at 16:40
Probably the best from this mediocre band called "ayreon", the most overrated band ever on M.S. .
Written by Patrick Andersen on 07.11.2013 at 03:43
Written by Swamphell on 07.11.2013 at 00:55
Why I gave it 6:-
1)not that heavy you can call it Progressive rock
2)the guests are not that good (comparing with last 2 albums) and their voices seem so similar to me
3)the lyrics (the language is so weak)
4)the concept (I don't understand how it's end and I need to know what is the theory of everything or any hint about it)
5) [and the most important one] 42 tracks ?!why?! I can handle a 4 long tracks or he can make it 8 or even 6
Hope you don't mind , but I'd like to "counter-explain" (lol, is that even a term?) the points you make (no hard feelings(!), just another perspective).
1) Wether or not it's Prog Rock instead of Prog Metal, it shouldn't automatically mean worse music (unless you only like the more agressive stuff). This album relies much more on emotions and atmosphere instead of heaviness. Speaking of that, I think there definitely are bursts of Metal to be found on this album. It's just not thrown at us constantly.
2) The list of guest singers on this album is maybe not as high-profile as in the past, but popularity is not necessarily an indication of quality. Technically, I think there are some awe-inspiring performances here! I'm curious on why you think they're so similar. To me some of them sound very wide and deep, others stretch up high in range and become thinner, some are male, some are female, etc...
3) The lyrics are written in a very straight-forward manner, but in the context of the album I think it all makes perfect sense. They're pretty much the equivalent of dialogues in a movie; They seem to be there to support the characters and the story rather than amaze us with intricate poetry and metaphors (like several(?) people have said here). In the bigger picture within the plot and between the characters, I feel the lyrics become fairly complex.
4) I don't think this album is really all that much about science and mathematics, as much as it is about the emotional bond between human beings and the psychology. I also think the ending was supposed to be vague and mysterious; The unanswered questions are what stays with us the longest. Plus the part where the different characters sort of acknowledged the completion of "the theory", while not spilling it out and giving it away really magnified the effect. It became clear that it was some really powerful stuff, and that keeps the listener wondering and guessing about it. The sense of mystery remains (maybe the next album is going to go deeper into that somehow).
5) I partially agree with this one, as I also found it a bit unnecessary to divide the four songs into all those tracks. But apparently that makes the listening experience easier for some people, and besides that, we can always just pretend the numerous tracks aren't there and just listen to the album as four long songs (which several(?) people have said here). No matter how we look at that, it doesn't change anything on the album.
The album is really long and there's a lot to discover here, you should give it a second chance to see if it's grown on you! (6/10 is a decent rating so there's gotta be something you liked about it?)
Written by Swamphell on 07.11.2013 at 00:55
Why I gave it 6:-
1)not that heavy you can call it Progressive rock
2)the guests are not that good (comparing with last 2 albums) and their voices seem so similar to me
3)the lyrics (the language is so weak)
4)the concept (I don't understand how it's end and I need to know what is the theory of everything or any hint about it)
5) [and the most important one] 42 tracks ?!why?! I can handle a 4 long tracks or he can make it 8 or even 6
Written by Swamphell on 11.11.2013 at 15:10
I read ur counter explain and it makes sense in some points and after a more 3 or 4 times listing this album I've changed my vote to 7 :] and this is my "counter - counter - explain" :
1)the music is so awesome as Prog. Rock but I still have my same opinion about it ; I prefer some heavy stuff at least in one song
2) I didin't chang my mind about this one
3) u made sense with this one
4) this one have two option a) if Arjen is going to continue the plot in his next album ts good thing b) if not I'd rather him to back to his previous plots like (10110.. , the human equation and into electric castle) I liked those stuff so much I guess they relate to each other in some way.
5)we agreed on this one
Written by BloodJuNkie on 15.11.2013 at 15:36
This album isn't boring or anything.
Written by LascaillesShroud on 14.11.2013 at 03:20
The Theory of Everything is an actual proposed equation in mathematics/science/physics that has no representation of itself it yet. It unifies and explains all the forces of the universe in a single equation, uniting physics and quantum mechanics (see the opening lyric: "Unification of the great and small" - meaning physics and quantum mechanics) so to actually try and spell it out definitely would be (to me) somewhat unnecessary and kind of dangerous in a story-telling sense.
The ending is very simple, and it goes hand in hand with the way the lyrics are written. The lyrics are written so they are meant to be heard, just reading them they are somewhat awkward - that's when the guest singers job comes in to bring in emotional and contextual inflection to the words so as you hear them the story is easily explained as it goes along.
As for the ending (spoiler ahead for those who don't know) when The Prodigy is visited by his father at the lighthouse, and they discover/solve the "Theory of Everything" his father is actually dead, as he killed himself the night before in shame. It is first alluded that all the medication The Prodigy took created this illusion, allowing him to solve the problem (this is done by "The Girl" to "The Teacher"), but the last verse - sung by one of the most amazing voices I've heard, JB as The Teacher - says "Will we ever know how to different handstyles came to grace this blackboard"
So basically, his father DID kill himself - but after death he still came to help his son, The Teacher notices there are two DISTINCT and SEPARATE hand writing styles on the blackboard working in collaboration to solve the problem.
I think perhaps The Theory of Everything could possibly reveal how his father came to aid him after death, and this could be a continuation of the story on the next album. I personally think it's a fantastic and enthralling story about obsessive devotions and the emotional drives everyone has in seeking personal fulfillment.
I've listened to this album a lot. Start to finish about 100 times since it's release. I also dont think the 42 tracks should affect the rating - as it doesn't stop me from listening to it any form. If anything it is nice to have to reference certain parts of the story - but I only listen to the album start to finish, it's just that kind of album for me.
Written by Erik M. on 21.11.2013 at 22:30
Damn, having listened to this nearly 10 times I have to say I love the first three phases (songs), but the last song is just rather boring and lame compared to the others. If Phase IV would've been as great as the others, this album would be close to my AotY for sure, but sadly now it isn't. I simply can't ignore that last disappointing song.
Written by Lethrokai on 23.11.2013 at 13:03
Funny that you'd say that. For me, Phase IV was actually my favourite part of the album. Of course, I've seen so many different opinions on which song was the best that I shouldn't be surprised. I am curious as to why you think this though...
Written by LascaillesShroud on 14.11.2013 at 03:20
I've listened to this album a lot. Start to finish about 100 times since it's release.
Written by LeKiwi on 05.12.2013 at 11:15
Written by LascaillesShroud on 14.11.2013 at 03:20
I've listened to this album a lot. Start to finish about 100 times since it's release.
You've listened to this 3 times a day for the last 5 weeks? I hope you weren't just sitting there listening to it
Anyways, I'm finally listening to this and 14 minutes in. Contrived, but I really like it
Written by LascaillesShroud on 05.12.2013 at 23:08
While at work I listen to music with my MP3 player. Before I leave to go home I listen to the album start to finish at least 5-6 times (8-10 hour day) and at least once at home while I am sitting around relaxing.
I've listened to it probably closer to 200-250 by now. The CD is in my car, in my MP3 player, and going while I am at home - I am possibly obsesses.
When should I start stalking Arjen?
Written by Creativinity on 07.12.2013 at 11:40
I don't get this album. I love all Arjen projects with the exception of Star One (even though it has Floor) but this CD... I just don't get. The lyrics don't awe me, the instrumentalism is good but not "I want to kiss this man's feet" like in other albums, and I enjoy some of the vocalists from their own projects, but not here. As a whole, this might be my least favorite Ayreon album, imo. I have given it a couple of dozens of listens, but still...
Fav songs on this CD for anyone? I'd like to give it one last try before completely removing it from my phone.


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Why Do People Agree To Work In Boring Jobs?
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In the essay "The Myth of Sisyphus," philosopher Albert Camus — who would have turned 100 on Thursday — explored the nature of boring work. There's new psychological research into why people end up in boring jobs.


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Organizing a conference? Think passion. Budget. Great coffee.
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Attending workshops and talks with established writers can give insight into one's own process and identify new goals and the areas of one's work that may need improvement.
"Memory, we should bear in mind, is a subjective thing," Lowry tells readers in the July 1987 issue of The Writer.
The writer Isak Dinesen said, "All sorrows can be borne if you put them in a story or tell a story about them."
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Women execs in PB and local counties not even close to earning what guys do
- 9:15 pm Thursday, June 27th, 2013 by Dian Vujovich
A few weeks ago The Palm Beach Post ran an op-ed comic that was oh-so sadly true. It was the drawing of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin that instead of having the value of $1 showed a value of 77 cents.
Top that off with the recent story in that same newspaper about the executive pay given to those holding top positions in publicly traded companies in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties and the news is even uglier than what that op-ed comic depicted.
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Norway changes fund managers and completes ABS exit
The $838 billion Norwegian Government Pension Fund parted ways with nine of its external fund managers last year, while taking on its first new external fixed-income managers since 2011 after a tough year in the asset class.
The Government Pension Fund, one of the world's biggest sovereign wealth funds, is financed by Norway's oil reserves. It grew from $636 billion to $838 billion last year, largely as a result of strong equity market returns.
It has slightly under two-thirds of its money in global stockmarkets, which grew 26.3% last year. The return was so strong that the fund breached a 64% limit imposed in 2012 on how much it is allowed to have in stocks, meaning that throughout the fourth quarter, its investment team sold $25 billion worth of shares.
Yngve Slyngstad, the fund's chief executive, said this had made it a "net seller of shares" during the fourth quarter for the first time in its history, and took its allocation back down to 62%.
By contrast, the fund's fixed-income portfolio neither gained nor lost money during 2013. Slyngstad put it down to rising interest rates during the year, which led to losses on its large holdings of government bonds.
Within the fixed-income portfolio, the fund also hired its first new external fixed-income managers since 2011, global bonds powerhouse Pimco, and Templeton Asset Management, which also works for the fund in its equity portfolio.
The fund has also been steadily selling out of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities since 2008, when it made big losses on these assets. In 2011, for example, it dumped ABS backed by US home and auto loans.
During 2013, its exposure to MBS and ABS dropped to zero, from a $1.4 billion nominal value at the end of 2012. It still has a $333 million portfolio of commercial mortgage securities.
BlackRock, which has taken on a lot of business running down portfolios of this kind of asset since the crisis, had been employed in this capacity by the Norwegian fund. It also runs an equities mandate for the fund, which it continues to manage.
BlackRock declined to comment, citing client confidentiality. Norges Bank confirmed this was the reason why BlackRock is no longer on their fund register.
Elsewhere, the fund also announced shifts in its roster of external equity fund managers. The fund terminated mandates run by eight equity managers, including GAM International Management, which ran a specialist environmental equities mandate, and Lazard Asset Management. Both firms declined to comment.
Norges Bank runs 96% of its money in-house, and only hires external firms in areas where its own staff have no expertise, which often means the recruitment of small and specialist managers in emerging markets.
The fund discloses the names of these firms, but not the size or nature of their investment mandates.
Thirteen new managers were added to its roster during 2013, including emerging markets specialist Ashmore, a small specialist Swedish equities manager, Lancelot Asset Management, and Foord Asset Management, a South African equities manager.
As it continues to grow — the fund took in an extra $40 billion of new oil money from the Norwegian Government during the year — it is pushing into new markets. It invests in 82 countries worldwide, up from 72 at the end of 2012.
It upped its investments in emerging-market debt from 10% of its portfolio to 12% during the year, and entered the local government bond markets in Colombia, the Philippines and Hungary for the first time.
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Trimble County Hymn Sing will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church.
Sanders Baptist Church will host its monthly hymn sing on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Genesis 8:20-21 says: "Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and, taking some of all the clean animals and clean birds, he sacrificed burnt offerings on it. The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, 'Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.'"
Calvary Apostolic Church, 1103 Eighth St., Carrollton, with Pastor Miles L. Miller Jr., invite all to the 57th anniversary celebration. Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, with Elder Jonathan Alvear of Conyers, Ga., speaking and at noon on Saturday, Aug. 17, with Elder Mark Kerr of Carleton, Mich., speaking. A meal will be served after each service.
Have you ever noticed how Jesus seems to be drawn to broken-hearted people, like lepers, prostitutes, the sad, the sick or the sinful? The shattered people.
In our everyday lives it is always a good idea to be in constant communication. Parents communicate with their children and children with parents. We always like to keep in touch with our relatives, co-workers, friends of the family and even casual acquaintances.
There are many outlets that greatly facilitate the way we do this, cell phones, e-mails and text messaging. It is now actually harder to stay out of touch with someone, and there are fewer excuses we can make because it only takes us a few seconds to say "Hi, how you doing?"
Father Allan Ramon Frederick is the new spiritual leader for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Carrollton. He is originally from Miami, Fla., where his mother Eneida still lives. Father Allan credits his mother as the strongest influence in his decision to be ordained a priest.
Years ago I wrote a book about idols, which is just another word for sin.
An idol is whatever you turn to first — a person, possession, position, relationship, substance, belief or experience — for comfort, security, identity, meaning, etc. Basically, anything other than God.
As I wrote the book, I got halfway through it and decided I was tired of being smacked upside the head with my own idolatry.
Sheesh. All I wanted to do was write about other people's idols/sin and make a boatload of money.
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Relevant Church's summer intern has a passion for music. Though his family is musically inclined, Tom Casselman was never very active in music until his freshman year of high school. He never thought he would go to Bible College, either.
Now, he leads the congregation of Relevant Church in services twice weekly, playing the piano for the service and leading the members in singing hymns.
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Gai is back, but he doesn't seem like the man he was before. The Funeral Parlor regulars are in shock, Shu and Inori are in hiding, and Arisa's not having much luck winning friends on any side of this fight.
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~ Augustine of Hippo, convert, bishop, theologian, Father and Doctor of the Church, Saint; noting that the assent of faith is a rational act; before it can be made, it must be known for certain that there is a God, that He has spoken, and that what He has spoken is known. (see "Science and the Church")


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Eastern New Mexico University volleyball coach Kim Falkenhagen has resigned her duties at the school.
ENMU athletic director Jeff Geiser made the announcement on Wednesday.
"I appreciate all the work that coach Falkenhagen has done here at Eastern," Geiser said in a release from the school. "I wish her luck in her future endeavors."
The Zias were 16-76 in Falkenhagen's three seasons at ENMU, including 0-38 in Lone Star Conference play. ENMU's lone win over an LSC opponent during that time came in a five-set victory over East Central in a tournament at Greyhound Arena in September 2008.
Falkenhagen came to the school prior to the 2007 season after serving for four years as the head coach at NCAA Division II Bemidji State (Minn.). Her previous experience also included three seasons (2000-02) as a graduate assistant at West Texas A&M.


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Dear Editor,
Mitt Romney-Flopney is once again trying to deceive the American people.
In August of this year, he stated that he had never paid less than 13 percent in taxes in any single year over the past 10. However, only by manipulating his allowable tax deductions for 2011 did he accomplish this. Of the four million dollars he donated to charities last year, he claimed only $2,250,000 dollars. Had he claimed the additional $1,750,000 million, he would have fallen below the aforementioned 13 percent.
Now I ask you: "Why did he not claim $1,750,000 in allowable taxes? Why would he pay so much more than he owed in order to reach a higher tax bracket? Could it be that he had a change of heart and decided to help the 47 percent of American "Victims" that he deplores? Maybe it was to help reduce the deficit. No, neither of these.
His reasons are quite obvious. He wanted to be at, or above, the 13 percent level. Another was for political reasons only. But the very main reason was that he knew for certain, the he would be caught (once again) lying to the American people!
This man is not only deceiving, dishonest and a proven Flip-Flopper, he is a Liar!
I, for one, will never vote for any person of his character for President of the United States. How anyone else could do this is totally beyond me!
In the coming weeks, the American people will finally see Romney's true colors!
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I stopped breast feeding due to the fact her pedi (who is also my family doctor) told me I couldn't take it with the ADD medication I needed to take. So I reluctantly stopped BF. However, I have missed it tremendously!
Is it REALLY possible to resume after a month break? It hasn't been a week or two.. it's been an entire month. My supply went from being able to spray milk out of my breasts to be able to dribble a few drops.
I decided to not take the ADD meds and take a more holistic approach.
Anyway - I guess today is my first OFFICIAL day back to nursing, although I have yet to successfully nurse her. I have been pumping all day long with as little to show for it other than ON OCCASION a few wet nipples. But definitely nothing going into the bottle. (Is that normal???!) Does that mean this will be unsuccessful?
I've had 6 fenugreek capsules today.. am drinking water.. I've had oatmeal and I made my order for domperidone. (Which should be here in about two weeks...)
I am nervous to nurse my daughter because everytime she latches on, she gags! I don't know why!! It's not as if I have a lot of milk coming out (like websites say in regards to gagging).. So I really don't understand what is happening..
Would appreciate some thoughts and suggestions.. Thank you!