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Beef and Black Bean Sliders
- 1/4 cup cooked black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 mini-hamburger buns
- Grilled Crunchy Coleslaw, recipe follows
- Grilled Crunchy Coleslaw:
- 1/2 head red cabbage, cut into 4 wedges, leaving core intact so wedges hold together
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 green onion, chopped
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Preheat the grill. In a medium bowl, mash the black beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and garlic powder with a potato masher or fork until very creamy. Gently mix the black bean mixture with the ground beef. Season the mixture liberally with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 8 equally portioned thin patties. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the outside of the patties with mustard. Lightly brush the grill with the oil and place the burgers on the hot grill. Cook the burgers until a golden crust is formed, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Slice the mini buns in half and brush with the remaining oil. Place the buns on the grill until nicely toasted with grill marks. Serve the sliders on the toasted hamburger buns, topped with crunchy Grilled Crunchy Coleslaw.
Preheat a grill. Place the cabbage wedges on a baking sheet, and drizzle with the vegetable oil on both sides. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper, and then toss to coat. Grill the cabbage for 4 minutes each side, or 8 minutes total, turning once or until the edges begin to wilt, but the bulk of the cabbage remains crunchy. Remove the cabbage from the grill and allow to cool a few minutes. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette in a medium bowl by whisking the orange zest, Dijon mustard, and orange juice with the olive oil until it emulsifies. Add salt, and pepper, to taste. Chop the grilled cabbage, removing the core, and place in the bowl with the dressing. Add the parsley and green onion and toss to coat.
Recipe courtesy of Melissa d'Arabian
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Powerslave_85's Top 10(ish) of 2010
This is one of those years where I'm not going to have a whole lot in common with everyone else on this site. It wasn't a huge metal year for me; a lot of my favorite metal bands had the year off, and I wasn't as proactive as I usually am in finding new stuff. That's okay, though, because what I did hear this year was mostly fantastic, with a surprise or two as well. Anyways, on with the list, in descending order.
10. Screaming Females- [I]Castle Talk[/I] [/B]
I didn't hear this album until just a couple of weeks ago, but it's dominated my listening since then. Their name is misleading; only the singer is female, and there's no screaming (not on this album, anyways). What it is is some really fantastic "indie" rock (for lack of a better term), with something that I find rare in the genre: interesting guitar work. There's plenty of fuzzy distortion and great riffs to be found, as well as lots of hooks. Singer Marisa Paternoster doesn't have the greatest or most emotive voice, but that's okay, because she mostly lets her guitar do the talking. This band was never really on my radar before, so this was a pleasant little surprise.
Best tracks: "Boss," "Wild"
[B]9. High On Fire- [i]Snakes For the Divine[/i][/B]
The venerable High On Fire don't step outside of the box much. They do heavy and loud, and that's about it. But they're one of those bands that fits their niche perfectly. The title track starts the album off with style, with a serpentine lead riff and slowly intensifying drums. As has been the trend with their albums, this one sounds a bit more refined than the one that came before it, but without sacrificing any of their ferocity. Matt Pike's riffs and mighty bellow are in fine form here, and their songwriting is some of the best it's ever been.
Best tracks: "Snakes For the Divine," "Frosthammer"
[B]8. Bad Religion- [i]The Dissent of Man[/i][/B]
I view Bad Religion as sort of the Iron Maiden of punk: they've been around forever, show no signs of slowing down, and are still putting out material that, while not of the same caliber as their classics, is still solid and is better than most of their peers. That said, their previous album, [i]New Maps Of Hell[/i] was somewhat of an embarrassment with borderline-idiotic lyrics and recycled music. [I]The Dissent of Man[/I], however, is a return of form of sorts, and harkens back to their highly underrated 90's material. The tempo may be slower than what some people might expect, but songs like "The Pride and the Pallor" and "Wrong Way Kids" have some of the best melodies they've written in years. The tunes are catchy as hell, and it just feels more...natural. It's good to see that these elder statesmen still have plenty of life left.
Best tracks: "The Resist Stance," "Wrong Way Kids"
[B]8. Kvelertak- [i]Kvelertak[/i][/B]
This was far and away the best discovery I made this year. Boasting artwork by the omnipresent John Baizley, the entire album is in Norwegian, but it speaks the universal language of "fucking awesome." They draw from a number of musical wells: punk, thrash, black metal, etc. and it all melds into the kind of stuff you love to blast in the car. Like Brad, I often find myself trying to shout along to the lyrics, despite the fact that I have no idea what they're saying. That, and "Fossegrim" is an easy candidate for riff of the year. I'm glad to see that a lot of people here have gotten into them, and I can't wait to see what they do in the future.
Best tracks- "Fossegrim," "Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)"
[B]6. The Corin Tucker Band- [i]1,000 Years[/i][/B]
My favorite band, Sleater-Kinney, may have broken up over four years ago, but their former members still find a way to end up on my year-end lists. Case in point: lead singer Corin Tucker, who until now had been largely invisible since the hiatus. She's come back with her first solo album, and it's a very strong return to making music. As I expected, it's much more subdued and straightforward than her former band, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Her vocals are at their best when she completely lets loose, but her voice has a haunting beauty when she dials it back. It's not a perfect album; there's a few clunkers and I could have used more variety in the lyrics, but hell, I'm just glad to have her back.
Best tracks: "Doubt," "It's Always Summer"
[B]5. Iron Maiden- [i]The Final Frontier[/i][/B]
We've all discussed this album to death here, so I'll keep this brief, but we have yet another solid, at times brilliant, effort from the best fucking metal band ever. It has a lot of the same problems as their other post-BNW albums: Overly long intros/songs and lazy, awkward lyrics, but it's still Maiden, so I take the bad with the good. And there's a lot of good here. Blistering rockers like "Mother of Mercy" and "The Alchemist" fit well along sprawling numbers like the brilliant "Starblind" (one of the best songs they've ever written) and "The Talisman." Up The Irons.
Best tracks: "The Alchemist," "Starblind"
[B]4. None More Black- [i]Icons[/i] [/B]
The short-lived hardcore band Kid Dynamite were beloved for their great music, but they might be more significant because of the many bands and side projects their members went on to create. Lead singer Jason Shevchuk created None More Black, which is my favorite of all of them. They put out two stellar LPs and an equally good EP before breaking up, only to reunite last year. None More Black started out as a fairly straight-forward melodic punk band, but over time their sound has matured into something that's a little harder to pin down. They mix up tempos quite a bit, but always have plenty of infectious melodies and memorable riffs. The lyrics are great too, especially on "Iron Mouth Act," where Shevchuk compares being a musician to being a magician. I hope these guys are back for good, because they're one of the most consistently excellent bands in punk.
Best tracks: "I'm Warning You With Peace and Love," "Iron Mouth Act"
[B]3. Quasi- [I]American Gong[/I] [/B]
Yet another Sleater-Kinney alum, drummer Janet Weiss, has made her way onto my list this year. In this case, however, Quasi (her side project with ex-husband Sam Coomes) have been active since before Weiss even joined S-K, and have been an underappreciated force in indie rock for well over a decade. On paper, they might seem like another White Stripes (divorced couple with the woman on drums and man on guitar/vocals), but they're much more complex and interesting. Coomes uses a variety of instruments including keyboards and pianos, but this is easily their most guitar-heavy work yet. It's also their most straight-forward and accessible album so far. The album opens with the stomping, feedback-drenched "Repulsion," a sneering ode to a relationship gone wrong. Whether it's on a more upbeat track or a slower one, Janet's rock solid drumming thunders along with purpose, and she adds some lovely backing vocals that compliment Coomes' voice perfectly. This is probably their strongest and most consistent offering to date, and I love it.
Best tracks: "Repulsion," "Rockabilly Party"
[B]2. Arcade Fire- [i]The Suburbs[/i][/B]
Along with Maiden, this was one of my most anticipated albums of the year. I was slightly disappointed with their last album, [i]Neon Bible[/i], but this sprawling masterpiece more than makes up for it. Sporting a massive (for indie rock, anyways) 16 tracks, it's their most ambitious work yet, but they made it work. Many people look at modern music and say that bands don't make proper [i]albums[/i] anymore, and this is one that I would use to prove them wrong. While there are certainly plenty of songs that stand out, it's a record that works best when listened to as a whole. This may seem obvious since it's a concept album of sorts, but trust me. Arcade Fire's sound is difficult to describe, so I would urge you to just listen to them to find out if they're your cup of tea, but don't write them off as a "hipster" band. Between this and their crowning achievement, 2004's [I]Funeral[/I], they're well on their way to becoming one of the greatest bands of the last twenty years.
Best tracks: "City With No Children," "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)"
1. The Menzingers- [I]Chamberlain Waits[/I]
Some years, my #1 is a life-changing, "reinvent-the-wheel" kind of album, but those are few and far between. More often, it's an album that's a flawless execution of a proven formula. Enter [I]Chamberlain Waits[/I], the second full-length from these Scranton, PA punk rockers. If I were to pick a band that best carried on the spirit of The Clash, they would probably be it. While they may not boast the same musical diversity as The Clash, they certainly have the same passion and earnesty. [I]Chamberlain Waits[/I] is chock-full of big, dramatic songs about love, confusion, and politics. If you take out the references to Bad Religion, "Time Tables" could have been a Springsteen song. It's kind of hard to articulate why this record is my favorite of the year; suffice to say it was just the right album at the right time for me, and I made an immediate emotional connection with it.
Best tracks: "Time Tables," "So It Goes"
Yikes, that wore me out. I'll chime in later with honorable mentions and my favorite songs of the year.
I really think the length of [I]The Suburbs[/I] works against it. They did [I]not[I][/I][/I] have 16 good songs in them, and if they would have cut it around 12 they would have probably snuck into my top ten. I just can't say "Deep Blue, "Wasted Hours," "Empty Room," "Suburban War," or the awful "Month of May" deserved a spot on there.
Nice list. Different choices (different from the norm, I mean) - I like that. At least you have High on Fire and Kvelertak on there. I think I need to check out Quasi a little more...sounds like an even better version of the White Stripes than the White Stripes themselves - and that chick is one badass drummer (unlike Meg, who admits herself that she's just OK).
[QUOTE=DethMaiden;319848]I really think the length of [I]The Suburbs[/I] works against it. They did [I]not[I][/I][/I] have 16 good songs in them, and if they would have cut it around 12 they would have probably snuck into my top ten. I just can't say "Deep Blue, "Wasted Hours," "Empty Room," "Suburban War," or the awful "Month of May" deserved a spot on there.[/QUOTE]
Good observation. What high points there were for me seemed somewhat diluted by the "meh" parts.
Well, agree to disagree I guess. And I like "Month of May."
[QUOTE=DethMaiden;319848]I really think the length of [I]The Suburbs[/I] works against it. They did [I]not[I][/I][/I] have 16 good songs in them, and if they would have cut it around 12 they would have probably snuck into my top ten. I just can't say "Deep Blue, "Wasted Hours," "Empty Room," "Suburban War," or the awful "Month of May" deserved a spot on there.[/QUOTE]
I'm not crazy about "Month of May" but those other songs I love.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Corn - Cheese Balls
Today is Day -3 of blogging marathon started by srivalli and i am here with another very delicious starter. For those of you who are in Chennai, if you have visited Cream Center, You will agree with me that Cheese corn ball is one of their signature dishes. It is my humble attempt to recreate this dish at home.If you next question is-"Am i successful in recreating it....The answer is Yes!!!!!LOL..am i sounding Proud?????Hmmmmm....It's not Pride just the great feeling of achievement..I think it is definitely very close to the original!!!!!!
Sweet corn 1 cup
Butter 2 tbsp
All purpose flour 2 tbsp
Milk 1/2 cup
Green chillies 2
Cheese 3 tbsp
Salt to taste
For the dipping batter
All purpose flour 1/2 cup
Bread crumbs for rolling
Cook the sweet corn without water. I microwaved it for 5 minutes.
Grate the cheese and chop the chillies finely.
Heat the butter in a pan and add the flour to it and saute well-this is bring out the flavor.Now add the milk and continue to cook in medium flame till the mixture becomes thick.Take it off the fire and let it cool completely before mixing it with other ingredients.
Now add the crushed corn, cheese, chillies, salt to this and mix thoroughly.It will not be watery at all.
Make even sized balls and keep it aside
To make the dipping batter-Mix enough water with the allpurpose flour and make sure it is quite thin and not lumpy.
Dip the balls in this and roll it on the bread crumbs and arrange these balls on a plate and keep it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or more.By doing this your fried balls will be very crispy.
Deep fry in hot oil in batches.
NOTEWhen you put the balls into the hot oil for frying, Do not disturb it with a ladle for the first few minutes.This makes sure that the balls do not crackle off.This is a tip from a very experienced cook....my SIS. :-)Thanks INDU
Serve hot and you will be a witness to an empty plate within a few minutes:-)
Let's check out the other marathoners today.....
Srivalli,Azeema, Bhagi, Champa, Gayathri Anand, Gayathri Kumar, Harini, Jay, Kamalika, Meena, Mina, Padma, PJ, Priya Mahadevan, Priya Suresh, Priya Vasu, Rujuta, Santosh, Saraswathi, Savitha, Shanavi, Smitha, Sowmya, Suma, Usha,
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (835 votes).
In short: The best organisation i have ever seen!Date of review: October 11, 2005
In short: First 10 miler and first big event - Brilliant!!In full: Great run, great crowds and support. Marshalling tip top but mile markers too low.Traffic getting in was horrible - surely Mr. Plod could oversee some of the traffic light bottle necks!!Date of review: October 11, 2005
In short: I would recommend this race to anyone. It is a fast and flat race and excellently organised. Wave system has helped enormously. Plenty of water stations. Marshalled brilliantly. A first class race!! This will soon be as big as the Great North!!Date of review: October 11, 2005
In short: A hard chug but enjoyableIn full: The flatness of the course would have been extremely dull had it not been for the crowds cheering us on in most places. By going in the 3rd wave, I had the bonus of overtaking for most of the run, which is always helpful.Date of review: October 11, 2005
In short: A great course for PBs, great atmosphere and good organisationDate of review: October 11, 2005
In short: A great race - really well organisedIn full: I really enjoyed this race - the longest distance I have done and finished more than 2 minutes inside my target time. There were slower people in front but there was enough room to overtake so I think the wave system worked well. I missed the mile markers at 4, 5 and 7 miles but think this made me run faster to get to the next marker! Loved running with all the spectators and the bands around. Great weather and was well impressed when I got back to my bag and found I already had a text message with my finish time! Bad experience with the travel agents so will organise my own accomodation etc next year. Thanks to Nicky from Tewkesbury for looking after me before the start. Date of review: October 10, 2005
In short: and the band played 'sussex by the sea' !!!!!!In full: I love this race, my 3rd in a row. The wave works well, but could be better if organised by times both by wave & within each wave!That said, i still improved my time from 1.44 to 1.29 down to 1.25 this year (though the GSR is no longer my 10 mile pb)My phone received the finish time text within minutes of my crossing the line. An excellent addition to the services provided.And the brass band near the finish line played 'Good Old Sussex by the Sea' as I went past them!!See you all next yearDate of review: October 10, 2005
In short: The sort of event that gives running a good name.In full: Fantastic. The atmosphere was inspiring, the organisation was flawless, the course was lovely & there was no wind! I have never enjoyed a race so much. Roll on next year!Date of review: October 10, 2005
In short: Fantastic race - make it a Half M though.Date of review: October 10, 2005
In short: Great atmosphere, lovely day all roundIn full: Definately do again, 2nd time I have completed seems to get better every year. Great for all the famly and good course for fast times.Date of review: October 10, 2005
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
S4 and Partial Evaluation
Under the Curry-Howard isomorphism we have an isomorphism between (intuitionistic) propositional calculus and 'types' in a programming language. If A and B are types then A∧B is the cartesian product type, A∨B is the disjoint union type and A→B is the type of functions that take an A as input and return a B. That's all standard stuff. But now we can augment these types with a new type □A which means a piece of data whose value can be worked out by the compiler. For example we normally think of 1.0 as an object of type Float, but it's really of type □Float because the compiler can do stuff with 1.0 during compilation. The meaning of that should become apparent in the next paragraph.
The function sin is of type □(Float->Float) because, like 1.0, sin is just a constant so the compiler knows its value. If the compiler knows the value of something that is a function, and it knows the value of its argument, then the compiler is in a position to perform the computation at compile time. In this case, the compiler could compute sin 1.0 during compilation rather than defer the computation to the final executable. In other words we have a function □(a→b)->(□a→□b). But this is just the axiom K of S4. It's also, essentially, the same as partial evaluation as a described here.
If the compiler knows the value of something, it's still at liberty to delay the evaluation until runtime. In other words, we have a map □a→a. This is the axiom of S4 known as T. Notice that we don't have the reverse. A value of type a might be computed from an input from the user. As the compiler is presumed to have run before the user gets to input anything to the program there's no way the compiler can have a general way to promote an object of type a to □a. This axiom might be used if we chose to write code to add a number of type □Float to one of type Float. The compiler could cast the one of type □Float to type Float in order to allow the addition be performed in the executable at runtime.
Though we don't have a→□a we do have □a→□□a. This is more or less by fiat. It just says the trivial thing that if you say it's known at compile time twice over then that's the same as knowing it once. So we have axiom 4 of S4.
So intuitionistic S4 can be viewed as the logic we need to annotate types with information that tells the compiler what it can compute at compile time and what should be left until runtime. In a sense it's a form of macro evaluation providing some of the features that the C/C++ preprocessor provides when it runs just before compilation. But what's nice is that it's expressed in the language itself by extending the type system rather than as a separate language (which the C/C++ preprocessor essentially is.)
Anyway, this description is very rough and there are a few gotchas with this interpretation. So I suggest reading a real paper on the subject. My summary doesn't correspond exactly to any one paper I looked at so rather than reference one I can use the great universal qualifier known as Google to express them all in one go. Apparently there does exist an implementation of a subset of ML that supports these modal types.
By the way, I thought I'd revisit self-reproducing code armed with this modal logic to see if I could produce a typed version of the theorem that a language with partial evaluation always has a fixed point. But the axioms of S4 seem to rule out this kind of self-reference because I can't construct a function whose type allows it to accept inputs of its own type.
There seems to also be a connection with temporal logic with □ saying something about the time when a piece of data is available.
2 comments:
- Jacobian said...
I had an idea about something similar to this idea using a modal logic.
If you have a programming language (like twelf) in which you do all computations with proofs about types then you can might be able to use S4 as a type of compile time type checking, mixing dynamic and static typing.
As an example let us take a language with a syntax similar to twelf and let us assume we have natural numbers and we want a generic addition.
Nat: type.
z: Nat.
s: Nat -> Nat.
is_nat_z: Nat(z).
is_nat: Nat(s(X)) <- Nat(X).
add_nat: Add(X,Y,Z) <- Nat(X),Nat(Y),Add_nat(X,Y,Z).
add_nat_z: Add_Nat(z,Y,Y).
add_nat_s: Add_Nat(s(X),Y,s(Z)) <- Add(X,Y,Z).
Now we pose the query:
We should get the statically typed version of Add_Nat instead of the generic version.
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- sigfpe said...
Just brainstorming again...
Maybe what you're describing is connected to epistemic logic. In epistemic logic we have a modal operator K where K means "I know that". Instead make K mean "the compiler knows that this is of type...". An object of type Int is an integer, but an object of type KInt is an integer and the compiler knows it at compile time. It's a bit tricky because we're dealing with intuitionistic logic so the standard literature on the subject doesn't all apply.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 25, 2010) – The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team is holding two intersquad scrimmages in Southern California in May.
On May 15, the team will scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. at JSerra Catholic High School, 26351 Junipero Serra Road in San Juan Capistrano.
On May 21, the team will scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid at 1250 North Bellflower Blvd., in Long Beach.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for kids and seniors and LBSU students will get in free. Tickets are available at the Walter Pyramid box office or online at www.longbeachstate.com.
The Russian Super League teams played their final matches of the regular season on March 21 and begin the first round of playoffs on April 1.
Zenit Kazan, featuring Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii), won the league title and finished the season by defeating Yaroslavich Yaroslavl, 3-1 (27-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21). Kazan rested its starters in the match so neither Ball nor Stanley played.
Kazan will be playing Yaroslavl, which finished eighth in the league, in the playoffs.
Lokomotiv Novosibirsk, the Russian team of David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) and Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.), finished third in the league and fell to Lokomotiv Izumrud, 18-25, 21-25, 22-25, in their final match of the regular season.
Priddy had 12 points for Novosibirsk on nine kills and three blocks. His kill percentage was 0.43. Lee had 11 points on five kills and six blocks. His kill percentage was 0.56.
Novosibirsk will play sixth-place Iskra Odintsovo in the first round of the playoffs.
Fakel Novy Urengoi, the Russian team of Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.) and Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.), finished in fourth place and won its last regular season match against Gazprom Ugra, 3-2 (19-25, 28-30, 25-23, 27-25, 15-11).
Rooney scored 14 points on 12 kills and two blocks. Hansen scored one point on a block and set the team to a kill percentage of 0.49.
To view photos from the match, click here.
Fakel will play fifth-place Dynamo Moscow in the first round of the playoffs.
Turkey finished its regular season on March 21 with a match featuring two U.S. players against each other.
Fenerbahce, which features Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.), had already secured the regular season league victory, but nevertheless defeated Halkbank, the Turkish team of Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.), 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-29, 25-23).
Gardner led all scorers with 22 points on 17 kills and five blocks. His kill percentage was 0.49. Patak substituted in two sets and scored one point on one ace.
Fenerbahce will play Maliye Milli Piyango in the first round of the playoffs. Halkbank will play Aras Spor.
Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye (IBB), the Turkish league team of Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) and Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.), swept Belediye Plevne, 25-14, 25-14, 25-13, in its final regular season match. Millar did not play in the match. Touzinsky scored six points on five kills and one block.
IBB will face SGK in the first round of the playoffs.
World Championship Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for the FIVB 2010 Men's World Championship went on sale on March 16 beginning the countdown to the competition, which runs Sept. 24-Oct. 10 in Italy.
Matches are set to be played across the country, with stages taking place in Milan, Verona, Modena, Reggio Calabria, Torino, Trieste, Florence and Ancona. The winners will be crowned in Rome on the final day of the tournament.
The U.S. Men are opening in Reggio Calabria against Mexico (Sept. 25), Venezuela (Sept. 26) and Argentina (Sept. 27).
Tickets are priced between 10 and 50 euros depending on the stage and more information can be found at www.volley2010.com or by e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Brazil will be hoping to make it a hat trick of titles in this year's competition after winning both the Argentina 2002 and Japan 2006 tournaments.
Ball's E-Book Now Available
Lloy Ball's biography, The Biggest Mistake I Never Made, is now available for download.
The book details the life and career of Ball, a four-time Olympian, including his experience in Beijing when the U.S. Men won the gold medal at the Olympic Games.
The E-book costs $9.95. For more information, click here.
The NET Live
The NET Live is an Internet radio show hosted by former U.S. Men's Team player and two-time Olympian Kevin Barnett along with current team member, two-time Olympian and 2008 gold medalist Reid Priddy.
The show is usually broadcast at 10 a.m. PT on Mondays and features interviews with a variety of volleyball personalities along with banter by the two hosts and sidekick/engineer Dan "Kinda Good" Madden.
Click here to listen to the show.
You can also download the podcast from iTunes by clicking here.
Prisma Taranto, the Italian Serie A League team that includes Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania), finished its season on March 21 with a 29-31, 25-19, 25-21, 27-25 loss to Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo, which finished second in the league.
Suxho scored five points on three kills and two blocks and also set the team to a kill percentage of 0.51. Taranto finished the season in 11th place.
Marmi Lanza Verona, featuring Max Holt (Cincinnati, Ohio), opened the league playoffs on March 24 with a 22-15, 17-25, 30-32 loss to league-winner Itas Diatec Trentino.
Holt started all three sets and scored six points on four kills, one block and one ace. Verona finished the regular season in eighth place, gaining the final playoff spot.
Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) led his Brazilian league team Vivo/Minas with 10 points on 10 kills, but it was swept by Brasil Vôlei Clube, 21-25, 20-25, 18-25 on March 18.
Vivo/Minas is in seventh place in the league.
Poitiers, the French League team of Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.) continues to sit in fourth place in the league after defeating Narbonne, 25-19, 25-16, 25-23, on March 23. Lotman scored 13 points on 12 kills and one block.
Prior to that on March 20, AS Cannes, which is in third place in the league, swept Poitiers, 27-25, 28-26, 25-17. Lotman scored 10 points on eight kills, one block and one ace.
Poitiers has also advanced to the semifinals of the French Cup, where it will play Tours on April 1.
Unicaja Almeria, the Spanish league featuring David Smith (Saugus, Calif.) and Matt Denmark (Edmond, Okla.), finished the season by winning the Copa del Rey on March 21 with a 25-21, 25-19, 33-35, 25-18 victory over MultiCaja Fábregas Sport.
Smith scored 11 points in the final and Denmark had four.
RWE Volleys Bottrop, the German league team of Jonathan Winder (Irvine, Calif.), swept EnBW TV Rottenburg, 25-21, 25-18, 33-31 on March 20. Winder started all three sets, scoring eight points on five kills, two blocks and one ace and setting the team to a 0.45 kill percentage.
To view photos from the match, click here.
Benfica, the Portuguese League team of Alfee Reft (Oxnard, Calif.) and Robert Tarr (Cape Canaveral, Fla.) has advanced to the final round of the Portuguese Cup and will play Costelo de Maia on April 3.
It has also advanced to the finals of the Portuguese League, but does not yet know its opponent. The finals begin on April 10.
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Debates of April 11th, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #79 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was report.
- Official Languages Act
- Standing Orders and Procedure
- Charlottetown
- Alaska-Canada Rail Corridor
- UN Commission on Human Rights
- Société d'histoire et de généalogie de Salaberry
- Oscar Romero
- Canadian 4-H Council
- New Homes Month
- Federal Government
- Nunavut Sivuniksavut
- Agriculture
- Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Fisheries
- Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Stadacona Papers
- Sponsorship Program
- Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Sponsorship Program
- Sudan
- Sponsorship Program
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Sponsorship Program
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Certificates of Nomination
- Order in Council Appointments
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Question No. 98
- Question No. 110
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Question No. 87
- Question No. 91
- Standing Orders and Procedure
Société d'histoire et de généalogie de Salaberry
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Alain Boire Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, in the aftermath of the various commemorations relating to Auschwitz, I would like to draw hon. members' attention to an excellent initiative taken by the Société d'histoire et de généalogie de Salaberry.
On February 16, this historical and genealogical society hosted a lecture on Ile Lalanne and its past links to Nazism in Quebec. The lecturer, historian Hugues Théoret, spoke of the pro-Nazi actions of the mysterious Dr. Lalanne, who used to live on an island on Lake Saint-François, close to Sainte-Barbe.
Dr. Lalanne funded the activities of Adrien Arcand, leader of the Quebec Nazi movement during the 1930s and 1940s, one of the darkest periods in human history. In 1941, a series of arrests put an end to Dr. Lalanne's activities.
I congratulate Hugues Théoret on his painstaking efforts. He discovered Paul-Émile Lalanne's records in the course of his 15 years of research on this subject.
If we are to ensure that such horrors are never again possible, our fellow citizens must be informed of what has happened in the past. We must be aware of history if we are to learn from it.
Oscar Romero
Statements By Members
April 11th, 2005 / 2:05 p.m.
Mario Silva Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, on March 24, 1984 in El Salvador, the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero was brought to an end by an unspeakable act of violence.
Archbishop Romero was the epitome of courage and integrity. He spoke out at great personal risk against economic and personal injustices that had combined to precipitate a devastating civil war in El Salvador.
As he concluded his homily in his church, he was brutally killed in front of those for whom he had worked so hard: the poor, the disenfranchised and the weak. In his own words that day he stated:
One must not love oneself so much, as to avoid getting involved in the risks of life that history demands of us, and those that fend off danger will lose their lives.
Archbishop Romero took those risks and in so doing lost his life, but he also changed his country, his people and indeed the world.
Canadian 4-H Council
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Carol Skelton Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar, SK
Mr. Speaker, across Canada, and especially in rural areas, 4-H is a part of growing up, a part of our heritage.
This week in Ottawa the Canadian 4-H Council will host its annual seminar on citizenship. This exciting event brings together 70 award winning 4-H members from across Canada.
I want to especially recognize Mitch Rolston of Delisle and Sarah Anderson of Sceptre. Through their outstanding achievements, they have earned a chance to experience an opportunity that only the nation's capital can provide. They will learn about the political system and their rights and responsibilities as Canadians. They will attend question period and will even hold their own parliamentary-style debate after hours of preparation. They will visit the Supreme Court and other Ottawa landmarks.
I am confident that this experience will leave a mark on them for their lifetime.
On behalf of the members of this House, I want to welcome them all to Ottawa.
New Homes Month
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
David Smith Pontiac, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform my colleagues that April is New Homes Month. The purpose of this annual event, sponsored by the Canadian Homebuilders Association, is to inform the public about construction industry specialists and the goods and services they provide.
The month is also an opportunity to provide consumers with information that will enable them to make informed choices on housing.
As the federal body responsible for housing, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is the main source of reliable and objective information on housing in Canada, and it is acknowledged as an expert in this field.
Our housing must keep pace with our changing needs. CMHC is a source of information on home ownership, renovation and maintenance.
CMHC is committed to housing quality, affordability and choice. It plays a lead role in the creation of dynamic and healthy communities and cities.
Federal Government
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Guy André Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, I affirm in this House that the federal government is abandoning the regions of Quebec, including the riding of Berthier—Maskinongé.
Its lack of solidarity in response to the numerous pleas for help from farm producers; its lack of cooperation in supporting cultural and tourist activities; its lack of support for the textile and apparel industries; and its lack of sensitivity to workers in refusing to overhaul the employment insurance system, implementing programs poorly suited to local realities, and rejecting the principle of fiscal imbalance, are all blatant proof that the central government has abandoned the regions of Quebec.
When will this government stop the hemorrhage in the regions of Quebec when it is swimming in budget surpluses?
Nunavut Sivuniksavut
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nunavut, NU
Mr. Speaker, Nunavut Sivuniksavut is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This exceptional post-secondary training program for Inuit youth has now added a second year to its program and is overseeing about 250 Nunavut beneficiaries who have completed this program.
The NS program taught in Ottawa has over the years evolved into an academic transitional year which teaches youth about the social and political road that leads to Nunavut and prepares them for future leadership roles. Young Inuit walk away more secure in knowing more about their own history and their rightful place in Nunavut, Canada and abroad.
I am proud that the Government of Canada supported this valuable program over the years. I would like to congratulate the NS program on 20 years of successful operation and for being part of preparing young Inuit for a great future in this country.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Dale Johnston Wetaskiwin, AB
Mr. Speaker, I am sure members will be familiar with the farm aid concerts organized by Willie Nelson to raise money for cash-strapped farm families in the United States.
He got the idea from the original band-aid concerts where British and American rock stars banded together to help starving people in Africa. Perhaps that is where the Minister of Agriculture got his idea of how to deal with the Canadian agricultural crisis.
So far he has applied liberal amounts of band-aids across the land and done nothing to secure foreign markets for Canadian agriculture commodities and beef in particular. The agriculture industry is so plastered with band-aids that farmers look and feel like the walking wounded.
The role of government is to show leadership and to actively promote Canadians and their products.
The minister must act in the best interest of Canadian farmers instead of just plastering Liberal band-aids on Canada's farm crisis. He should know that band-aids may stop the bleeding but they do not cure the ailment. A long term solution is far past due.
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bryon Wilfert Richmond Hill, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to those brave and courageous Canadians who fought side by side in the Battle of Vimy Ridge 88 years ago.
On April 9, 1917 our soldiers were to make history. The task before them was formidable. All previous attempts by allied forces to take this fortified ridge had failed.
General Byng, commander of the Canadian corps and later a governor general, would write:
There they stood on Vimy Ridge, (on the 9th day of April, 1917.) Men from Quebec stood shoulder to shoulder with men from Ontario, men from the Maritimes with men from British Columbia, and there were forged a nation tempered by the fires of sacrifice--
The assault turned out to be the swiftest and most complete of the war. Within three days the battle for Vimy Ridge was fought and won by 100,000 Canadians who, for the first time in the great war, fought as a unified corps.
The cost of nationhood was high. In those three days there would be over 10,000 casualties and of those, 3,598 would lie forever on French soil. Their legacy of virtue and valour is one we will always appreciate. It is said that Canada was born on the fields of Vimy.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, Terry Glavin, a leading expert on the devastation of salmon farming on the wild salmon fishing industry says, "In Quebec, it is about language. In British Columbia, it is about salmon".
Last month the British Society reported that sea lice from fish farms was having a devastating effect on wild salmon stocks. The David Suzuki Foundation says that this "study shows the link is undeniable and that the situation is even worse than we had imagined. We have a small window of opportunity to reverse this damage but the window is growing smaller and smaller".
In the fall, the Liberals en masse voted against conducting an inquiry into the B.C. fishery, once again refusing to admit that there are systemic problems that risk the entire industry.
It is time for the DFO to begin to take the west coast fishery seriously and take some proactive action to guard against further problems. As a first step, the DFO needs to put a halt to any expansion of open net salmon farming and ultimately end the practice entirely.
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Betty Hinton Kamloops—Thompson, BC
Mr. Speaker, on Friday I had the honour of laying a wreath at Canada's National War Memorial for those brave Canadians who took part in the attack on Vimy Ridge.
Eighty-eight years have passed since that cold, wet morning when all four divisions of the Canadian corps launched their assault. Thought by many to be impregnable, by that afternoon the Canadians had captured most of Vimy Ridge. I believe Lord Byng described it best when he said:
There they stood on Vimy Ridge, (on the 9th day of April, 1917.) Men from Quebec stood shoulder to shoulder with men from Ontario, men from the Maritimes with men from British Columbia, and there were forged a nation tempered by the fires of sacrifice and hammered on the anvil of high adventure.
Said to be the turning point of the great war, some 3,600 Canadians were never to return, so in the warm Ottawa sunlight I laid a wreath and said a silent prayer of thanks to those who not only took Vimy Ridge, but they forged a nation in the process.
Stadacona Papers
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Christian Simard Beauport, QC
Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago, a major paper company in my riding, namely Stadacona Papers, announced an investment of $44 million for the modernization of the facilities at its plant in Limoilou, in an attempt to maintain long term jobs and to ensure sustainable development.
While paper companies are going through some tough times, it is very encouraging to see this company make substantial investments in its plant, not only to remain a key player in Quebec's paper industry, but also to reduce by nearly 80% its greenhouse gas and air emissions.
The Bloc Québécois wholeheartedly supports the Kyoto protocol. I am delighted that a paper company from Quebec is taking initiatives that put it at the forefront of the industrial world in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
Sponsorship Program
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
James Rajotte Edmonton—Leduc, AB
Mr. Speaker, Liberal party spin doctors have been working overtime trying to minimize the impact of the sponsorship scandal by telling Canadians that the scandal is really not that bad and that opposition politicians have been exaggerating the extent of corruption within the Liberal Party. Therefore, in the interests of fairness and non-partisanship, it is only appropriate for me to quote a Liberal, the Liberal MP for Edmonton--Mill Woods--Beaumont to be precise. This is what he said on the weekend:
The Liberal Party is seen as looking on the public trust as a vulture looks on a dying calf. Here we are, a G-7 country, acting like a northern banana republic. What country is seen as more politically corrupt than us at the moment?
He did not stop there. There is more. He also said:
If you draw up a thing to make people want to vomit, this is it. This is everything to make you sick to the stomach. You can mumble the line, it's about a few people, but there's really nothing you can say.
I could not have said it better myself.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Marlene Jennings Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week Canada celebrates the 20th anniversary of section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The equality section, as it is known, makes it clear that every individual in Canada, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, colour, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, is to be considered equal before and under the law. At the same time the Conservative Party wants to turn the clock back on equality rights by denying same sex couples the right to legally wed.
As we celebrate the equality section of the charter, Canadians should look with pride to the Liberal government's civil marriage bill which ensures freedom of religion while respecting and defending the charter rights of all Canadians, not just those whom the official opposition feels deserve to be protected.
Sponsorship Program
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, this weekend we know that senior Liberals huddled to come up with new strategies to deal with the latest revelations of Liberal corruption. The Liberal member of Parliament for Edmonton--Mill Woods--Beaumont has already passed judgment on these strategies. He said:
The Liberal Party is seen as looking on the public trust as a vulture looks on a dying calf.
If this is how Liberals now see their party, how are Canadians expected to buy any of these new spin lines?
Sponsorship Program
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Paul Martin Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, let us simply take a look at what the government has done.
The fact is that we are the government that cancelled the sponsorship program. We are the government that fired the heads of a number of crown corporations. We are the government that recalled the ambassador to Denmark. We are the government that has set out a number of lawsuits against 19 companies. We are the government that put the Gomery commission in place in order to find the answers that Canadians want to hear.


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by Anton Shilov
Microsoft Corp., the world's largest maker of software, is looking forward to design chips on its own, according to claims made in an interview. The company, who has been trying hard to penetrate the market of consumer electronics for several years now, does not specify its plans, but one of the targets of the firm is to create a microprocessor for the next-generation Xbox game console.
New York Times reports that Microsoft has established its Computer Architecture Group that will develop various chips in Redmond, Washington, and Silicon Valley, California. The details of the effort are pretty vague to date, however, one of the things is quite obvious: development chips for its custom devices, such as Xbox.
"One reason for the effort is that Microsoft needs to begin thinking about the next-generation design of its Xbox game console," said Charles P. Thacker, a veteran engineer and Microsoft engineer who will head the Silicon Valley group. Voice recognition may also be an area where the research could play a significant role.
For the first Xbox console Microsoft used an off-the-shelf microprocessor, but for the current-generation Xbox 360 the company utilizes a custom-made PowerPC architecture processor that it co-developed with IBM and even supervises its manufacturing process. Perhaps, the next-generation Xbox game console will employ a custom-designed microprocessor fully designed by Microsoft's own engineers.
Currently it is unclear whether Microsoft plans to construct its own microprocessor architecture, such as Power or x86. Given that the former is now an open standard, the company may start developing custom chips instead of investing billions of dollars in creation of its own architecture and then building software for it.
Microsoft effort in chip design does not fit into industry trends actually: for several years companies in the information and technology (IT) markets have been trying to focus on as low amount of different areas of the business as possible. For example Philips sold its semiconductor division earlier this year, whereas IBM got rid of its personal computer business back in 2004 to focus on other areas.


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Stocks Jump After January Jobs Report; Dow Tops 14,000
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages rose more than 1% Friday on the back of robust gains in January as traders focused on upward revisions in the latest payroll report and anticipated continued accommodative policy from the Federal Reserve in light of the lukewarm January jobs release.
Friday marks the first day of the month, a day that traditionally sees strong inflows of money into equities.
The markets have also been pleased with fourth-quarter earnings reports by and large. According to data from Thomson Reuters , the blended estimate for the fourth quarter, which reflects reported results and analyst expectations, is for year-over-year growth of 3.8% for S&P 500 companies, up from 0.1% in the third quarter. Forty eight percent of S&P 500 companies have reported so far.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 149 points, or 1.1%, to 14,010. The blue-chip index earlier broke 14,000 for first time since 2007. The Dow gained 0.8% for the week.
Breadth was extremely positive, with winners topping losers 28 to two. AT&T(T) , Bank of America (BAC) , Verizon(VZ) and United Technologies (UTX) shares were posting the sharpest gains. Chevron(CVX) also traded higher.
Chevron posted fourth-quarter earnings of $3.70 a share versus the average analyst estimate of earnings of $3.04 a share amid improvements in its downstream operations. Results in the 2012 period included a gain of $1.4 billion from an upstream asset exchange. Shares were up 1.2% on Friday.
Merck(MRK) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) declined.
Exxon, the world's biggest oil company, reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.20 a share, beating the Wall Street target of $2 a share amid profit margin strength in its refining business. Revenue came in at $115.17 billion, compared with estimates of $117.25 billion. Shares were little changed.
Drugmaker Merck posted fourth-quarter earnings of 83 cents a share on revenue of $11.7 billion, beating the average analyst estimate of 81 cents a share on revenue of $11.48 billion.
The company said it expects full-year 2013 revenue to be near 2012 levels on a constant currency basis, and that at current exchange rates sales would be affected unfavorably by about 1% to 2%.
Shares slid 3.3%.
The S&P 500 jumped 15 points, or 1.01%, to 1,513. The index climbed 0.7% for the week. The Nasdaq rose 37 points, or 1.2%, to 3,179. The tech-heavy index increased 0.9% in the past five sessions.
All sectors in the broader market were firmly planted in the green, spearheaded by gains in consumer non-cyclicals, consumer cyclicals, basic materials, technology, services, financials, basic materials and conglomerates.
In a report Friday, Cantor Fitzgerald noted that equity mutual funds and ETFs garnered a record $78 billion of money inflows in January, and that contrarians should be greatly concerned by these unprecedented inflows.


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Casey Tibbs (San Diego, Calif.), an active duty sailor with the U.S. Navy, won bronze in the long jump. The feat was remarkable considering he scratched on all jumps but one, but that one, measuring 6.39m and 988 points, sealed the deal - and the bronze - for Tibbs. He finished behind gold medalist Wojtek Czyz of Germany and silver medalist Atsushi Yamamoto of Japan.
"Coming here was so much larger than I thought it would be; it was a whole other level of competition, and everyone stepped it up," said Tibbs. "I will leave Beijing knowing that I tried my best."
Teammates Jeremy Campbell (Chula Vista, CAlif./Perryton, Texas) and Jeff Skiba (Chula Vista, Calif./Sammamish, Wash.) finished in fourth (6.36m, 983 pts) and ninth place (5.83m, 901 pts), respectively.
In the men's 100m final (T53), Josh George (Champaign, Ill.) claimed the gold medal he has worked so hard for. George, who was slow off the line, picked up speed around the 40-meter mark to best his opponents for the gold medal finish in 14.79.
"It's my first gold in this Paralympics and I'm very satisfied," said George. "I want to dedicate this medal to my coach Adam Bleakney; all of my good performances are thanks to him."
The men's 4x100 relay team comprised of Brian Frasure (Apex, N.C.), Jim Bob Bizzell (Abilene, Texas), Casey Tibbs (San Diego, Calif.) and Jerome Singleton (Irmo, S.C.) won gold and set a new world record in the event, breaking the U.S. record which has stood since the 2006, edging out their second place competitors from Brazil by almost three-seconds.
Said a breathless Singleton, "I never imagined I would come here and set a new world record. It feels ever better to do it as a team because we all worked together to achieve a common goal."
For Frasure, who plans to retire after Beijing, he couldn't have scripted the finish any better.
"I can't imagine it [the race] being any more perfect," said Frasure. "I swear that had to the best fastest 100m I ever ran in my life (laughs). Walking out into the stadium and hearing the cheers really got the adrenaline pumping. I just can't imagine going out any way more perfect than this."
The women's 4x100m relay team (T53/54) also found success in its relay, winning bronze with a final time of 1:02.1, behind China (gold) and Australia (silver). The four-woman team of Tatyana McFadden (Clarksville, Md.), Jessica Galli (Savoy, Ill./Hillsborough, N.J.), Amanda McGrory (Champaign, Ill.) and Anjali Forber-Pratt (Natick, Mass.) had little practice time together prior to the event, but managed to shave off three seconds between training and race day.
The last medal of the night, silver, was won by Jim Bob Bizzell (Abilene, Texas), a former All-American from McMurry University who lost his leg just 17-months ago in a motorcycle accident. Bizzell finished behind Oscar Pistorius of South Africa, who set a new world record for the men's T43 class (47.49). Bizzell set a new world record of his own in the T44 class - 50.98. The record was previously held by U.S. teammate Danny Andrews (Tucson, Ariz.), who finished in fourth (53.15).
Additional U.S. finals results:
In the women's 1500m final (T54), the U.S. narrowly missed a bronze when Jessica Galli (Savoy, Ill./Hillsborough, N.J.) finished in fourth in 3:41.68. Amanda McGrory (Champaign, Ill./Kennett Square, Pa.) finished in fifth with a time of 3:42.17 and Shirley Reilly (Tucson, Ariz.) came in seventh in 3:43.54.
In the men's shot put (F53/54) final, Scot Severn (Caro, Mich.) finished in ninth place throwing for 7.76m and 995 points. Teammate Carlos Leon finished in 15th place with a best distance of 6.95m for 855 points.
In the men's discus final (F42), Matt Brown (Idalou, Texas) just missed the medal stand with a fourth place finish, throwing 42.25m.
Competition (last event) - Wednesday, September 17
7:30 Men's & Women's Marathon
U.S. athletes competing include:
Women - Cheri Blauwet (Palo Alto, Calif.), Amanda McGrory (Champaign, Ill./Kennett Square, Pa.), Shirley Reilly (Tucson, Ariz.)
Men - Adam Bleakney (Champaign, Ill.), Tyler Byers (Washington, D.C.), Joshua George (Champaign, Ill.), Tony Iniguez (Aurora, Ill.), Steven Toyoji (Tucson, Ariz.)
Complete marathon results will be available at http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRMP/ENG/Schedule/AT_2008-09-17.shtml.
For complete track & field competition results, visit http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRMP/ENG/Schedule/AT.shtml.
For more information or to arrange an athlete interview, please contact Beth Bourgeois at 139-1075-4847 (if calling from the U.S., dial 011 86 plus the local number).


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I went to my first Game Developer's Conference (GDC) this year, thanks to Cogswell's ASB. From March 4th-6th, I was on a mission to do as much networking and have as many portfolio reviews as possible. However, there was no way I could be prepared for the level of insanity that this conference offered. I've been to animation conferences and other game events before, but this conference was the Godzilla of the gamer spirit. Imagine mega-nerds gathering from every different corner of the world and combining forces for a non-stop celebration of the video game industry —that would be close to capturing the essence of GDC.
When arriving on Wednesday, my first objective was to hit the Career Center. This area houses quite a few game company booths who have job opportunities. Fortunately, a few companies were interested in my portfolio, and I was able to get portfolio reviews with Gree and Glu Mobile. The High Five Casino games representative wasn't able to do portfolio reviews, but she invited me to come back to speak to their art director.
Afterward the Career Center, I hit the main expo floor with some friends. Some of the biggest companies were there—Microsoft, Xbox, Steam, Windows, Google, and Unity to name a few. Many of them were showing off the newest tech that would be coming out in the next year or so. One display had a man hooked into a virtual reality setup in which he was physically running, turning, and shooting his gun. There were plenty of mo-cap setups as well, where one man was jumping around and playing basketball, with a monitor displaying a 3D character replicating his exact movements. I was particularly excited about a booth from TalentScotland—multiple game companies based in Scotland were being represented and actively looking for overseas workers. Working in Scotland has been an interest of mine, so I was pretty excited to find this booth.
After the conference hall shut down for the day, the real fun began. Companies rented out full bars and clubs just for GDC attendees. On Wednesday, I went to the Polycount Mixer and then to the Epic Games after-party. The events are intended for networking as well as having fun, and I made more contacts there. I also met an awesome group of people from the East coast and another from Denmark and Spain.
One thing I discovered at GDC was how big the gaming industry was in Norway. There was a whole section dedicated to Norwegian indie game developers, and apparently investors throw hundreds of thousands of dollars to those who are willing to make games. In that moment, I considered the possibility of moving to Norway to work as a 2D artist. Then I remembered I was a California girl and would likely freeze to death in Norway!
I was able to get some very beneficial contacts from GDC, one being with the Director of Engineering from Gree Mobile, based in San Francisco. I will be visiting the studio next week and having dinner with some of their employees, which is a fantastic opportunity. I wouldn't have had the chance to talk directly to artists in the game industry had it not been for GDC. I would absolutely recommend the conference to anyone who's looking to get into games. Besides being exposed to some of the best work out there, you are immersed in what the game industry truly feels like. I'm excited at the chance to have some of these people as future coworkers—the workweek would certainly not be a boring one.
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I know a thing or two about being the weird kid growing up. (I know, shocking, right?) "ParaNorman" is a movie for the weird kids — or the grown-ups who can still relate.
From the makers of "Coraline," it shares that stop-motion animation style as well as a flair for the slightly dark, slightly sweet, wholly offbeat — a nice change of pace for an animated flick.
Norman Babcock (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee of "The Road" and "Let Me In") is a "normal" weird kid. He likes B-horror movies. He's a misfit at school. Oh, and he can also talk to the dead.
The fact that Norman can go all "Sixth Sense" is part of what makes him a social outcast — but it comes in pretty handy in the case of a zombie outbreak in his sleepy town.
"ParaNorman" is the perfect gateway movie for young parents hoping to introduce their children to the wonderful world of zombies. The generation that grew up on Goosebumps books and "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" can appreciate kid-friendly scares that don't skimp on the creeps.
The stop-motion animation is also a visual treat — though probably not worth the upgrade to a 3D ticket.
The setup is a blast, though it lingers just a bit too long on the finish. Still, it's a firm recommendation for weird kids — or even former weird-kid date nights.


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Monday, October 6, 2008
MAC Makeup: Emmanuel Ungaro Haul
How was your weekend? Mine was productive. I did a lot of cleaning and random errands I needed to run. Sunday I did a photoshoot for a new clothing line based on political and digital gravel type t-shirts. It came out pretty good despite really bumps along the way. You just never know how shoots are going to end up so you have to be flexible and ready for anything. I worked with a Filipino model named Stefanee...I almost felt like I was doing makeup on myself, lol. I can't wait to show you all the pictures. Meanwhile, I want to get another video tutorial out. I was thinking using my Suite Array eyeshadows but I think I'm going to skip this one because the general population (including myself) is not too excited about this line. Instead I think I'm going to try and get a Halloween look up. The only problem is that I had a major allergic reaction to my vaseline lip balm I was using! My lips have been a hot mess all weekend...swollen, bumps, and leaking. I know, gross right? I hope they get better soon cuz I'm freaking out. I think I might film something but leave my lips bare. What do you guys think?
Back to business...I went to MAC Thursday to check out MAC's newest collection--Emmanuel Ungaro. I've put myself on a budget lately so I wanted to swatch the products and only pick up a select few.
Check out my video haul review:
Here are my impressions:
LIPSTICKS: There were two in this collection-Pure Rose and Freckletone. They seemed like basic, pink and peachy/nude colors. Nothing out of the ordinary. Pretty though...but I skipped on these.
LIPGLASS: Pastel Emotion-A shimmery baby pink...really pretty, but again, probably dupeable. I usually look for limited edition products that jump out at me.
EYESHADOWS: Phloof, Mineral, Lilac Touch and Soft Flower. The colors were too muted and sheer for my taste. The only one that really showed up was Phloof which is a permanent color.
CREAM COLOUR BASES: Now this is what I'm talking about. I picked up both! They are both considered on the "not safe for use on eye" category, but I don't really pay attention to all that, lol. Fresh Morning is a perfect fleshy, nude color...almost similar to painterly paint pot. It comes out very opaque for a cream colour base. This could also make a great lip neutralizer and matte highlighter. Crushed Bougainvillea looks magenta in the pan, but swatches to a sheer berry flush. This would look great as a cheek or lip stain...or an eye base!
EYELINER: Auto-De-Blu Tecknahol liner...this kind of seemed like a random addition to the line. Skip.
BROW SET: Mink Brow Set...i'm a pencil and e/s brow kind of girl, skip!
MASCARA: Zoom lash in lofty brown...another filler item, skip!
Cream Colour Bases: Crushed Bougainvillea and Fresh Morning. See Thru Lip Color in Not So Shy
Swatches left to right: Not So Shy See Through Lip Color, Crushed Bougainvillea CCB, Fresh Morning CCB
In sum, this collection almost seemed like it should have come out in the spring, with it's light and pretty colors. I'm going to save my big cash for Manish, Red She Said, Little Darlings...and the million of other lines MAC is going to bombard us with!
Till next time, ciao bellas!
9 comments:
- Jaimie @ Just Kiss 'N Makeup said...
I think i'll have to agree with most of your findings regarding this collection! I got the lipstick and the lipglosses because I had none like them, but most of it was really dupable. Got the beauty powder and CCMs. I didn't look at the shadows, they reminded me too much of the Starflash Collection. You KNOW how upset i was about that collection lol. I really like the Cream Color bases too lol, I used it for the eyes also! I hope we don't mess up our eyes lol
- October 6, 2008 at 10:37 AM
- Amina said...
thank you for the review and the swatches. I am considering getting crushed bougainvillea...so pretty
- October 6, 2008 at 10:58 AM
- Stilaholic Nartian knits said...
Delurking to say I got those 2 CCB's on your rec's. Saw your youtube vid before you posted here on your blog.
Looking forward to Manish & the holiday sets.
Love your blog & not just 'cause you remind me of my younger sis. :)
- October 6, 2008 at 1:16 PM
- Brown Girl Gumbo said...
I love the packaging!! Very pretty and the makeup itself looks so pretty!
- October 6, 2008 at 9:14 PM
- Iyah <3 said...
When I watched your video and saw the Crushed Bougainvillea that you applied on your cheeks, it made me wanna get it! :D Pro stores are so far from where I live but I will def get that & the lip stain! :D Thank You!! :D
- October 6, 2008 at 9:24 PM
- May Nguyen said...
what do you do with all the makeup you dont use =P
- October 6, 2008 at 10:49 PM
- LadyJane said...
Are your lips getting better? I can't believe Vaseline did that to you. I used to have that problem with Lip Smackers (remember those?) and my lips would get really itchy and swollen. I would heal it with Vaseline, but I guess you're gonna try to avoid that now, huh? Hugs.
- October 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM
- yummy411 said...
i felt just like you... but i don't have many coral shadows so i picked up soft flower instead. nothing else =( i'm not quite a berry type person so i skipped the stain and ccb.
- October 7, 2008 at 2:51 PM
- Scandalous Beauty said...
Yes, ALL I want are the CCB's! I think I may go over there tonight!
- October 7, 2008 at 7:32 PM


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Thomas J. and Barbara J. Swift
ESCANABA – Thomas Joseph Swift Jr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, following a semi-car accident. It could be said, that for the first time in their marriage, Tom led the way, even for just a brief time until his wife, Barbara J. "Barb" Swift, 73, four days later, joined him in heaven on Sunday, March 24, 2013, from injuries she sustained in the accident. Now, together they will always be.
Thomas was born on May 24, 1939, in Escanaba, the son of Thomas J. and Olga E. "Tootie" (Bell) Swift, Sr. Barbara was born on Aug. 11, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Mich., daughter of Martin W. and Dorothy (Bergeon) Rose. Their parents preceded them in death.
Tom graduated from Bark River High School and Barb graduated from Gladstone High School.
They lived in California during the years that Tom served at Travis Air Force Base from May 31, 1957, until his honorable discharge on May 29, 1961. He worked as an airplane mechanic and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal for his military service. Tom was in the Air Force Reserves until 1963.
On July 16, 1960, Tom Swift Jr. married the former Barbara Rose in Bark River and they celebrated their union at the Dells Supper Club with friends and family.
Following his honorable discharge, Tom returned to Bark River. Together, Tom and Barb owned and operated Tom Swift's Bar, which was previously owned by Tom's parents. The bar was a well known restaurant and gathering place in the Bark River area known for their Friday fish fries. Tom and Barb could be found cooking, bartending, waiting on tables, and always providing a welcoming place for the community.
Following the sale of the bar, Tom worked at Mead Paper until his retirement. Barb was employed with Thyberg's Jewelry as a clerk.
Tom and Barb Swift lived life to the fullest. They had many friends who they loved and enjoyed being with. Barb loved to entertain and had a flair for hospitality, paying special attention to details.
Tom was an avid golfer and played throughout the area with his many buddies. He was known for his sharp wit and good nature. When you saw Barb moving at full speed ahead you knew Tom would be lagging right behind her.
Tom was a lifelong member of the Highland Golf Club where he held many leadership roles, including president, vice president and most recently secretary/treasurer.
They were members of St. Patrick and St. Joseph's Church.
Tom and Barb's pride and joy were their children and grandchildren, making every moment memorable.
Among survivors include their children, Brian Swift and Patti (Dan) Dringoli; grandchildren, Jarred Sovey, Joey, Austin, Raegen and Jensen Dringoli; and Barb's sister, Sharon (Dale) Villeneuve; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to their parents, they were preceded in death by their son, David; Tom's sister, Patricia Fedoush and Barb's brother and sister, Joseph Rose and Merry Brower; and several aunts, uncles and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Tom and Barb at a later date this summer.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Tom and Barb's name at a later date.
A message of condolence may be sent to their children, Brian Swift, 3100 West 7th #619, Fort Worth, TX 76107 or email@example.com and Patti Dringoli, 477 Dalton Rd, Neenah, WI 54956 or email@example.com.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Swift family with arrangements.


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Family of missing man asks for public's help
Volunteers critical to CopperDog
CALUMET – As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, CopperDog, Inc., has the organizational backing to put on a sled dog race of national significance, but the CopperDog 150 and CopperDog 40 could never succeed without hundreds of volunteers.
Online volunteer registration – for experienced helpers and 'newbies' alike – opened Monday, and hundreds of shifts and positions are available at copperdog150.com.
"CopperDog's most valuable resource are the people who pile out in droves to volunteer race weekend," Executive/Race Director Todd Brassard said. "We want to make it as easy as possible for people to find volunteer opportunities and opt-in very easily."
As in all other areas of the March 1-3 race as it enters its fourth year, several improvements have been made to online volunteer sign-up, including more positions and the ability to register a couple, group or team. Organizers only ask that volunteers bring all the people they sign up, since they are relied on as the lifeblood of the race.
"Volunteering for CopperDog is a big social experience, of course," Brassard said. "This year we are building some of those social elements into our volunteer system. For example, volunteers can leave little notes when they sign up that other volunteers can read."
Kids age 14 and older are considered able-bodied volunteers, but there must be at least one adult on each shift. Kids 13 and younger are welcome to help out, but they won't count toward the minimum number of volunteers.
Organizers hope to get greater participation from college students since this is the first year the race does not coincide with Michigan Technological University's spring break.
"CopperDog volunteers encompass the entire community," CopperDog board member Lesley DuTemple said. "Nearly every working profession in the area is represented in our volunteer list: school teachers, college professors, students, grocery store workers, even a Boy Scout troop. We also have volunteers who drive up here from Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin – just for that weekend, just to be a volunteer for CopperDog.
"Our volunteers are the best on the racing circuit. They staff crossings in the middle of the night and in subzero temperatures, and they do so cheerfully, literally cheering on every musher that goes past them," she added. "Mushers continuously comment on the level of volunteer commitment in the CopperDog and the community enthusiasm that accompanies the event."
While most volunteer positions simply require availability and a smiling face, others involve special training, and arrangements can be made with Volunteer Coordinator Brian Donnelly by emailing email@example.com. Donnelly is also branch manager for River Valley Bank in Calumet, which has been the CopperDog's Lead Dog sponsor since the event began.
"River Valley has been a supporter of the CopperDog since the inaugural race, and I think that means more than just writing a check. I have a history of volunteerism, and I thought I could help fill the big hole left when the previous volunteer coordinator stepped down," Donnelly said. "Like anything else, the biggest challenge is trying to make everyone happy. We want our volunteers to have a great time, but it's also important that we stage a safe race for everyone involved, both four-legged and two-legged. There is a certain balancing act involved with making that happen."
Coordinating hundreds of volunteers isn't easy, but CopperDog organizers have set up several events – general and advanced training sessions – to get everybody on the same page.
The first such event takes place today, the first of two lead volunteer training sessions, which are targeted at 25-35 passionate volunteers who are willing to commit eight to 12 hours to training for race weekend. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Jutila Center for Global Design and Business in Hancock.
The second such event is slated for the same time on Feb. 16. Attendees are encouraged to RSPV to firstname.lastname@example.com, though people interested may show up today or email about helping if unable to attend today.
The next big volunteer event, the annual volunteer drive, is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 2 at River Valley Bank on U.S. 41 in Calumet. It provides volunteers with a venue to not only sign up, but learn more about the race, meet mushers, pet dogs and enjoy treats served through Aspirus Keweenaw, the official volunteer sponsor of the CopperDog.
The final major volunteer event, the official CopperDog volunteer training session, will take place from noon to 2 p.m., Feb. 24 in the parking lot behind the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw. It will involve 45 minutes of indoor training, a demonstration and discussion, as well as 45 minutes of outdoor hands-on handling of real dog teams, which will involve crossing instructions and general safety guidance.
"CopperDog is such a unique event, and down the road I think it will become another enduring tradition that sets the Copper Country apart from other areas," Donnelly said. "It's fun to be a part of something like that."
Check back to The Daily Mining Gazette every Saturday leading up to the race for more exclusive CopperDog 150 coverage.


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Long beautiful wavy beach hairdo
The allure of long hair is not simply in its length --- it's in the interest it creates for its owner. Here, dark champagne blonde hair is easily styled into beach-y waves. The top is combed and set to the side, about 3 to 4 inches over the forehead for height. Other than that, the natural wave of the hair is allowed to come out, and left untamed by either brush or comb. Falling well past the shoulders, the unruly waves give movement and a sense of artlessness. The messy volume invites touch, and evokes earthy sensuality, no matter the location.


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|I really enjoy web comic Geek and Poke, a recent example istitled [Microsofts New Approach](shown here at left).
The comic combines the recent popularity in cookbooks to help parents get their children to eat morevegetables, such as Jessica Seinfeld's [Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food], with the popularity of the latest Batman movie, [The Dark Knight]. To be fair, I have not reviewed the recipe book,but certainly being the wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and mother of his children sufficiently qualifies her to write such a book. I did have the pleasure to see this movie at an IMAX movie theater in Hartford, CT a few weeks ago. I highly recommend it. (See also my friend Pam's awesome [review of this movie]).Some have argued the movie franchise has "gone dark" from the previous Batman movies and may not be appropriatefor children. Hiding vegetables in meals may not the right thing for children either.
In the comic, the young boy sees right through it, using the word "mojave" as the new slang for "deceive". In Arizona,Mojave refers to both the [desert in the northern part of the state], and the [Native American tribe] that live there. Butin this case, it refers to Microsoft's deceptive [Mojave Experiment].
Unlike IBM that repeatedly delivers unique and innovative new products to the marketplace, Microsoft pulls theold ["bait and switch"] routine. In a series of hiddencamera interviews, Microsoft asks skeptical people who have never used Microsoft Vista operating system their opinions.As expected, all express concerns of problems they have heard about Microsoft's new OS, from friends, colleagues or Apple television advertisements. On a scale of 0 (won't touch it) to 10 (can't wait to have it), the averageskeptic rated Vista with a paltry 4.4 score.
The Microsoft interviewers then show them the new "Microsoft Mojave" Operating System, and askthese same skeptics for their opinions, of which many (35 out of 140 by one account) express they like it, find this new OS usefuland intuitive. The interviewers then explain that this Mojave OS was nothing more than the existing Vista OS alreadyin the marketplace. The average rating for Mojave OS was a significantly higher 8.5 score.Just like hiding spinach in a meal to get your kids to eat it. They tricked you, and you saidyou liked it!
On ZDnet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes takes Microsoft to task in his post [The "Mojave Experiment" - Just an exercise in guided clicking or does it highlight some of the problems with Windows Vista] and his follow-up post[Dissecting Microsoft's Mojave Experiment]. His conclusion: He considers the marketing experiment cleverly devious, but the outcome of the experiment is vacuous.
Perhaps the key take-away is whom should prospective customers listen to when evaluating a new product. Microsoftis reasonable in feeling that customers should not base their opinions about Vista solely on lopsided Apple televisioncommercials. Apple, Inc. is one of Microsoft's primary competitors. I feel, however, that if you have friends or colleagues who have shared with you their hands-on experiences, that indeed should have much higher weighting.
Nothing, of course, beats personal experience. If you want to try out one of IBM's latest products for yourself, please contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM sales representative.
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Sleek Wavy Black Haircut
This is a very long hairstyle that is bowl shaped on the top then comes down very long and curly the rest of the way down. Thick on top with bangs styled across the forehead, this is a mix of two different hairstyles.For this cut, the hair is cut long.The hair is coloured a dark black.
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Thankfully I always have too many tomatoes! You simply cannot buy ripeness in the stores. I dice mine up and dehydrate them, and then vacuum pack them in small packs. For pizza, I recommend storing in a jar with olive oil,until use. The flavor is brilliant, especially in soups too.
What is the procedure/temperature for drying plum tomatoes in oven. Also, how should I slice them?Thanks,TM