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This was discussed at length about a year ago, but I didn't come away from that thread with specific advice. So then I purchased a small bamboo tray from Rishi on sale. I've been very happy with it's functionality, but not with how it's wearing. I'm in the market for another tray, large enough for my pot and cup and a water cooler, that catches and holds water. I've seen some trays with a hose for water run-off, but that won't work for my kitchen.
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PVL Features Day 1
Set in Motion: The Success of Team Florida Wave
By Matt Bieker for USA Volleyball
RENO, Nev. (June 29, 2013) - After Team Florida Wave's victory over Team Western Empire earlier today in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) championship being held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, coach Steve Benson spoke about the history of the team and the attitude that won them the Men's Open Division of the 2013 USAV Volleyball Open National Championships in May.
After coaching for over 20 years in both men's and women's collegiate and club teams, as well as various camps and all-star teams, Benson moved to Florida two years ago for a coaching opportunity. After initial talks with PVL President Steve Bishop, Benson found himself in a position to organize a team that included the best of the many talented players in the Florida Region.
"The team that I put together is really a lot of the best guys in the state of Florida. In a sense, playing against ourselves was sometimes the best competition," Benson said.
The Wave's search for strong competition led them to the 2013 USA Volleyball Open National Championships and its Men's Open Division, which Benson intended to use as a good training exercise for his team. Training that paid off handsomely, however, when the Florida Wave went on to win the championship with setter Mike Iandolo being named most valuable player.
"The guys really came together as a team," Benson said. "They did really well to reach a goal that we really didn't set for ourselves. Our goal was to get better and be a team, and winning was just a phenomenal experience for all involved."
Benson knows that coming to the PVL tournament as the current Men's Open Division champion automatically makes the Florida Wave a target, and Benson knows it. While every team has come to win, Benson stated that his ultimate goal is to see his players improve, and up the talent quotient on his already impressive team.
"Any type of pro sport—you always have people pushing you from below," Benson said. "They want to be here, they want this experience, and we want to create that kind of environment where our guys are working out, they're moving, they're getting better, they're playing at a higher level."
Benson hopes that his team's previous victory and their performance in this tournament will serve as an inspiration to young men and women athletes who might believe that their careers will end after college.
Coach Benson and the Florida Wave have a clear sense of purpose, and don't take any of their competition lightly, but the kind of talent exhibited by these 11 players is formidable to say the least.
The Past, Present and Future of the PVL with Steve Bishop
By Matt Bieker for USA Volleyball
RENO, Nev. (June 29, 2013) - Today marked the first day of play for the 2013 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Men's Championship tournament taking place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. With five teams from all over the United States competing, PVL President Steve Bishop explains what it took to get them here and his hopes for the future of the league.
"I want to give a lot of credit to USA Volleyball—their event staff has been very cooperative and helpful in making this come to fruition," Bishop said. "If anything was a hurdle, it was the respective teams raising the appropriate amount of money to get here."
Bishop is a member of the PVL board of directors as the president of the league and also executive director of the Florida Region. Bishop believes that the investments of these teams, both in time and money, will pay off big when more spectators and athletes begin to see the kinds of opportunities offered by the PVL - especially in a country where many post-collegiate volleyball players must travel abroad for career prospects.
"In the USA, there is nothing," Bishop said. "They finish their collegiate careers and if they want to play at the next level, they have to go overseas and try to get placed on a team. The importance of it [the league], in our opinion, is that in spite of all of our Olympic success we have no professional indoor league … we created it because we wanted to create opportunities here in the U.S."
Bishop is excited to see the league grow and gain notoriety on a national level, stating that more teams from different regions have given verbal confirmation to the PVL for next year. Aspirations for the future of the league are high, and Bishop is confident that they will reach their initial goal of 10 competing teams by the third year. With the momentum from this weekend's tournament, Bishop says that the next steps are already in motion.
"The next step for us is our board of directors will meet in October and we'll start to work on our schedule for next year," Bishop said. "We will work on our marketing plan and see what additional funding and partnerships are available for us to roll this out next year at a little bit higher profile."
The PVL marks a promising opportunity for players and fans alike to showcase their passion and energy for this sport in a way that has been severely limited in the US. Steve Bishop, the board of directors, and the coaches and players all have faith in the future of the league, and have high expectations of what's to come.
MVP: Mike Iandolo
By Matt Bieker for USA Volleyball
Name: Mike Iandolo
Age: 26
Team: Florida Wave
Position: Setter
At 6-7, Mike Iandolo cuts a powerful figure and his aggressive performance on the court earned him the title of most valuable player in the Men's Open Division of the 2013 USA Volleyball Open National Championships after leading his Team Florida Wave to the title in May. An Orlando, Fla., native, Iandolo first began playing in the seventh grade when he had to decide between football and volleyball.
After playing in a club team in Orlando and varsity at his high school, he went on to the U.S. Youth National Training Team his senior year of high school, and then to Long Beach State University on a scholarship. During his two years at Long Beach State, he was also a part of the U.S. Men's Junior National Volleyball Team. He then transferred to Lewis University where he was a member of its top 10 team.
"At that point I had been playing for 11 years," says Iandolo, "I was kind of burnt out … I've been coaching since I graduated college. I went down and coached high school club, boys and girls."
Iandolo became a part of the Florida Wave last year when he was coaching a club team with the Wave coach Steve Benson.
"We talked about it and we put a team together," said Iandolo. "It was kind of like a half sponsor from the region, they didn't fully get into it. It was like a test run. We came to the open and did OK, we finished middle of the pack."
Upon his return, however, Florida Wave had been given a full sponsorship from the Florida Region and their bigger, more powerful team claimed first place in the 2013 Men's Open. While Iandolo won MVP, he says that he was more excited about the opportunity to compete at such a high level in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) and was little concerned with his accolades.
Iandolo's primary motivation for being on the team is just being able to play, and believes the PVL is a great opportunity to do just that. "I think it's awesome," he says, "I think it should've been done years ago … we need to start doing something because we're so far behind other countries when it comes to professional volleyball. It looks like it's going in the right direction."

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Nasdaq's man on a mission in Europe
As the only European on the nine-person executive committee of Nasdaq OMX, Danish-born Hans-Ole Jochumsen might well be personally familiar with the predicament currently facing the transatlantic exchange operator.
Having played a minor role in the most recent round of attempted exchange mergers, Nasdaq could have its global position become weakened should an $8.2bn deal between its arch rival NYSE Euronext and the Atlanta-based IntercontinentalExchange receive the nod of regulators.
The merger would create a formidable competitor to Nasdaq on both sides of the Atlantic, but its one saving grace is a clause that could result in Euronext's European exchanges – in Paris, Amsterdam, Belgium and Portugal – being spun off.
Against this backdrop, and on the fifth anniversary of the $3.7bn tie-up between Nasdaq and the Nordic-based OMX Group, Danish-born Jochumsen is acutely aware of the importance of both that deal and possible future tie-ups.
He said: "The merger with Nasdaq was critical in order to remain competitive on a European level in a way that would have been difficult as a local exchange group." He added that the group's acquisitive stance would continue.
Jochumsen said: "I would reiterate the comments made by Bob Greifeld [Nasdaq OMX's chief executive], and we would certainly take a look at the Euronext markets if those assets were to become available.
We also get questioned from time to time about Oslo Børs [the Norwegian stock exchange], and there remains an open invite for that exchange to be part of the Nasdaq OMX group."
Bull market
They are bullish remarks, but underline Jochumsen's rapid professional rise. Now 55, he began his career in banking, including managerial roles at Danish lenders BRFkredit, GiroBank and BG Bank.
His first move into the exchange sector came in 1998, as chief executive of the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, and then as president of the wider OMX Group.
After the 2008 creation of Nasdaq OMX, Jochumsen became its head of Nordic transactions services. His remit is much wider than the group's seven northern European stock exchanges – in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Jochumsen also oversees the group's global commodities business – centred on the Norwegian power exchange Nord Pool – its global data products unit and broker services, a division that provides back-office and custody functions to Nordic clients.
In total, the businesses under Jochumsen's control generated revenues of $607m last year, around 37% of the group's total, according to Financial News' analysis.
It goes without saying that Jochumsen plans to add significantly to that figure and, amid a large-scale re-engineering of financial markets infrastructure, the opportunities for European exchanges are potentially huge – among them, new rules promoting clearing and other risk-management processes, as well as listed derivatives trading.
Swap shop Jochumsen said the group's new London-based interest rate futures platform, called NLX, was on track for launch in the first quarter, while he foresees wider opportunities in the asset class.
He said: "Regulation is creating a lot of business opportunities for us, and we think the biggest growth area will be in fixed-income products.
Our ambition is to provide trading and clearing across Nordic products in fixed income, in particular interest rate swaps. We are already clearing Swedish interest swaps and have seen strong growth in Swedish kronor repo contracts but there is a lot of room for further growth."
Jochumsen is also eyeing opportunities in equity derivatives. In December last year, the group acquired a 25% stake in Dutch trading venue The Order Machine.
The three-year-old platform offers trading in Dutch, Belgian and French stocks and associated derivatives, and is now responsible for around 15% of Dutch options contracts.
Jochumsen will join Tom's supervisory board and aims to take the platform's success into new markets. He said: "Our focus initially will be on developing the Dutch market but we want to create a pan-European equity derivatives exchange."
The success of these business lines will depend largely on clearing arrangements. Nasdaq OMX operates its own Nordic clearing house, and also has a majority stake in the cash equities clearer European Multilateral Clearing Facility, or EMCF.
It added to that slate in April last year with the acquisition of the Norwegian-based clearing facility NOS, which is dedicated to freight, energy and seafood derivatives.
OTC migration
Jochumsen said that positioning the exchange to benefit from new rules forcing over-the-counter derivatives through clearing houses has been high on his agenda.
As well as making technology and risk management enhancements, in March last year the group moved its Nordic clearing house to a member-financed default fund for the first time.
Further changes are afoot, partly by design, but also as a result of incoming rules forcing increased capital requirements on clearing houses.
He said: "We are migrating all of our clearing businesses into a single facility based in Stockholm. Clearing is all about size, and we want to leverage our technology across all facilities.
However, one of the biggest consequences of regulation is that it changes our clearing model.
We will need to create a separate legal entity, with a separate default fund, with independent directors and an independent risk committee.
These changes will affect the nature of our contracts and that is something we are having to consult our customers about."
In the group's traditional business of cash equities trading, life has been somewhat tougher, as rival venues continue to challenge incumbents and overall market volumes slump.
Over the course of 2012, the group's share of Nordic share trading fell from 68% in January to 65% by the end of the year, according to Thomson Reuters data. It is a decline Jochumsen has been acutely aware of and is keen to address.
He said: "There has been a slight reduction in our Nordic market share over the past year; however, we are fine-tuning all the time.
We have recently established new connection points to markets in Frankfurt and London, and have had strong interest among prospective firms wanting to connect to us. The amount of London clients is growing proportionally."
Trade body role
If Jochumsen's remit at Nasdaq weren't enough, he is also president of lobby group the Federation of European Securities Exchanges. He was first elected to the role in November 2010, and was appointed for a second two-year term last year.
FESE forms a vital link between Europe's established bourses and the European Parliament, and is facing a challenging period as the European Commission overhauls its market structure directive Mifid.
He said: "FESE is obviously preoccupied with Europe's new regulatory agenda and, for such a small organisation, this is a challenge in itself. We achieved a huge amount last year with the parliament, but much more work needs to be done. We believe that Europe needs a transparent and liquid equities market where execution venues compete on the same terms – that remains FESE's main objective."


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Every day we get the same plea from readers: "I have a little money to invest, but where do I start?"
Betterment, which offers online investing accounts with built-in portfolios, is an interesting solution for the getting-started crowd.
Here's how it works
You link your checking account to a Betterment investing account (it's registered with the SEC). There are no minimums to start. But bear in mind that Betterment operates with the simplicity of a savings account—but it's still an investment account, not an IRA.
"We want to be the one-stop investing answer to the question, 'What to do with my money?'," says CEO Jon Stein.
Where does your money go? Betterment has two options: a diversified basket of stock mutual funds, and a bond fund. That might sound minimalistic, and it is. Although many investors are embracing similar, so-called "lazy portfolio" methods, such limited offerings aren't for everyone.
However, you can set your own asset allocation, using a tool that looks like a speedometer: 60% stocks and 40% bonds, 50-50—it's up to you.
It's like DIY, but not
The investments are all listed on the site, so you can vet them yourself. Heck, you could even buy them yourself from your own broker.
But you probably won't, and that's one part of Betterment's appeal. The founders are promising to do what most average investors are too lazy (or nervous) to do on their own: Create a balanced, profitable portfolio that Betterment regularly rebalances for you.
Betterment is clearly in its start-up phase, but Stein says they will be adding an IRA soon, as well as more investor advice sections.
Penny for your thoughts. Would you let a website pick your investments?
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TAP WATER {GLASS} BOTTLES! By Juli Novotny
Contributing Monkie Juli Novotny
Published on February 3, 2011
Photographer Juli Novotny
My latest find was actually a Christmas gift to myself and my family: Tap Water Bottles for the unicef tap project. These bottles are glass refillable alternatives to the standard plastic water bottles – which are not reusable, made of plastic and go in our landfill!
We have been loving them because they are also easy to clean, super durable and they don't look bad either. You, of course, don't have to put tap water in them, you can put spring water, green drinks, smoothies, kombucha, tea and the list goes on.
In fact, as shown in the photo above, you can freeze them empty and use it when you want to instantly chill any beverage. Instead of using ice.
More info about the Tap Water Project
In 2007, the UNICEF Tap Project was born in New York City based on a simple concept: restaurants would ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, and all funds raised would support UNICEF's efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world.
Growing from just 300 New York City restaurants in 2007 to thousands across the country today, the UNICEF Tap Project has quickly become a powerful national movement.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Aug. 17, 2007) - Displaying nerves of steel before a packed crowd of Brazilian fans, the U.S. Men's Sitting Team defeated the host country in straight sets 25-20, 25-22, 28-26.
Both teams entered the match undefeated and both teams were eager to win in order to secure a number one seed, heading into semi-final play on Saturday.
"This was a big game," said Chris Seilkop (Deland, Fla.), who led the team with 15 points (13 kills, one block, one ace). "The crowd got me going even though they were cheering for the other team. It was a fun experience."
In addition to Seilkop's points, Bradley Johnson (Pompano Beach, Fla.) contributed 12 points, Jose Zabala (Puerto Rico) had ten assists and Matt Johnson (Lincoln, Neb.) added 12 digs. The same six started each set and included Seilkop, B. Johnson, Zabala, captain Brent Rasmussen (Omaha, Neb.), Edgar LaForest (Puerto Rico), and Eric Duda (Edmond, Okla./Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.).
The first set got off to a rocky start. The U.S. trailed from the first point scored and wasn't able to push past Brazil until the score was tied at 13. The U.S. then grabbed the lead, but was unable to hold onto it very long. The game went back and forth until Team USA went back on top with a score of 19-18. The U.S. then managed to pull ahead by three and finally wrapped it up with a score of 25-20.
"We were eager to get started and weren't playing our game" said B. Johnson, referring to the rocky beginning. "Once we stayed focused, we met our objective and were able to execute at key moments."
The second set had the same fate as the first and the U.S. found themselves down at the beginning once more. Although the team managed to tie the score five times, they were unable to pull ahead until it was tied at 16. The U.S. then pulled in front and never looked back, ending that set with a score of 25-22.
In the third and final set, the U.S., ready to finish the match, came on strong and after an early 5-0 run led early in the game. However, Brazil wasn't ready to throw in the towel just yet and slowly started closing the gap. With a score of 16-13, Brazil called a time-out, which set up a 5-0 run and the U.S. found their lead slip away. The U.S. battled back to a score of 20-23 when Coach Bill Hamiter (Bethany, Okla.) called a timeout to get the team settled down.
"Like any timeout, I reminded them that we couldn't afford unforced errors," said Hamiter. "We needed to manage our emotions. Sometimes we were playing too excited and the coaching staff just needed to get them back in the game itself."
Set to serve after the timeout was Rasmussen who calmly led the team on a 4-0 run. Brazil then managed a point and the game was tied at 24. Although Brazil was able to tie the game three times after that, they were never able to pull ahead and the U.S. closed the door with a final score of 28-26.
"The team never allowed them (Brazil) to get back up," said Hamiter. "We kept the pressure on them at the end and were able to be at our best."
With the win, the U.S. completed round robin play as the No. 1 seed with a record of 3-0. The U.S. is slated to have a rematch with No. 4 seed Costa Rica (0-3) at 9 a.m. (local time) Saturday, Aug. 18. Costa Rica was defeated by Team USA on Thursday in three straight sets (25-6, 25-10, 25-2). If Team USA defeats Costa Rica, they will head to the gold medal game on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. (local time) against the winner of Brazil (2-1) and Canada (1-2).
Tomorrow's match will take place at Riocentro Convention Center Pavilion 3B.
2007 U.S. Men's Sitting Volleyball Parapan Am Games Roster
No. Name Position Current Residence
1 Matt Johnson L Lincoln, Neb.
3 Curtis Lease MH Naperville, Ill.
4 Hugo Storer OH Houston, Texas
5 Eric Duda OH/MH Edmond, Okla.
7 Bradley Johnson MH Pompano Beach, Fla.
8 James Stuck O/MH Edmond, Okla.
9 Roderick Green OH/MH Edmond, Okla.
10 Edgar LaForest OH San Juan, Puerto Rico
12 Brent Rasmussen OH Omaha, Neb.
13 Josh Franklin OH Tomball, Texas
14 Jose Zabala S/H Carolina, Puerto Rico
15 Chris Seilkop S/H Deland, Fla.
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter (Bethany, Okla.)
Assistant Coach/Team Leader: Dixie Collins (Marshall, Virg.)
Assistant Coach: Edgar Miraku (Edmond, Okla.)
U.S. Men's Sitting Volleyball Parapan Am Games Results and Schedule (all times local)
Aug. 15: USA def Canada, 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-12)
Aug. 16: USA def Costa Rica, 3-0 (25-6, 25-10, 25-2)
Aug. 17: USA def Brazil, 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 28-26)
Aug. 18, 9 a.m.: Semifinal: USA vs. Costa Rica
Aug. 18, 11 a.m.: Semifinal: Brazil vs. Canada
Aug. 19, 9 a.m.: Bronze Medal Match
Aug. 19, 11 a.m.: Gold Medal Match


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Native American Poetry Series organized by Kim Shuck, featuring readings by Q. R. Hand Jr.., Duane BigEagle, and John Berry, with Wally Oji Johnson on flute.
Q. R. Hand Jr.
Q. R. Hand Jr. is a legendary African American and Cherokee poet who moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from New York City about 40 years ago. First published in the 1968 classic Black Fire: An Anthology of Afro-American Writing, he is the author of three poetry books, I Speak to the Poet in Man, How Sweet It Is, and Whose Really Blues: New & Selected Poems. He is also a member of the Wordwind Chorus, a Bay Area quartet that has performed poetry with jazz for over 20 years. He and other original members Reginald Lockett, Brian Auerbach, and Lewis Jordan recorded the CD We Are of the Saying in 2000.
Duane BigEagle
Duane BigEagle is a poet who has taught creative writing since 1976 with the California Poets in the Schools program. He has also taught at the college level since 1989 in the Native American Studies programs at San Francisco State University, Sonoma State University, and College of Marin. He has received several awards for his poetry, including the W. A. Gerbode Poetry Award in 1993. Duane BigEagle is also a cultural activist, a traditional American Indian singer, and an Osage Southern Straight traditional dancer.
John D. Berry
Of Cherokee, Choctaw, Scots-Irish, and German descent, John D. Berry is a librarian at UC Berkeley and a widely published poet, with pieces in such anthologies as From the Flint Hills, a collection of works by Cherokee writers, edited by Cherokees. He is also an active member of the Cherokee Society of the Greater Bay Area.
Wally Oji Johnson
Wally Oji Johnson has been playing the flute and performing throughout the Bay Area for 15 years. With two CDs and over 100 performances—including with the Phoenix Spring Ensemble, Judith Kajiwara, and Berkeley's Indigenous Peoples' Day Pow Wow—he has been able to develop a unique style of solo flute-playing.


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Your 9 to 5 may be be killing you with boredom, but it may also be literally killing you. A growing body of research has identified the ways in which our desk-bound lifestyles are digging us into an early grave. Tune in below to learn more about the hidden perils of your office job: This article originally appeared as on Spry Living
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Today's teenagers can't use a hammer, writes Macleans, a Canadian magazine. And that could mean they can't solve problems.
In Nisku, Alta., John Wright, the technical supervisor at manufacturing company Argus Machines, oversees 12 apprentices in the welding, machinist and millwright trades. Three years ago, he started noticing two tiers of applicants, those with basic mechanical skills and a new crop who, as he says, had no clue what they were doing.
Those who grew up on farms could figure out repairs — and show up on time. The rest "couldn't grasp basic nuts-and-bolts mechanics, they couldn't solve simple problems."
Occupational therapist Stacy Kramer, clinical director at Toronto's Hand Skills for Children, says parents don't put babies on the ground as much, so they do less crawling and don't develop their hand control.
Then comes the litany of push-button toy gadgets, which don't exercise the whole hand. That leads to difficulty developing skills that require a more intricate coordination between the hand and brain, like holding a pencil or using scissors, which kindergarten teachers complain more students can't do. "We see 13-year-olds who can't do up buttons or tie laces," she says. "Parents just avoid it by buying Velcro and T-shirts." Items that—not incidentally—chimpanzees could put on.
Hand development is linked to brain development, neurologists say.
So what happens if that all-important hand-brain conversation gets shortchanged at a young age?
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I don't know if you have covered it earlier in your thread, but that oven. Beautiful! May I ask why you chose that maker and model, where'd you get it, and what sort of price we're talking about? I went to the only pizzeria here in Denmark that serves neapolitan like pizzas(at least that I know of), and they used the same oven as you.
What a great job, Craig! Was the fire a little hotter than usual tonight?For the Margherita, do you use plain olive oil all the time or do you prefer another oil on occasion?
It's quite frustrating looking at such amazing food without actually being able to take a bite.Can I also ask, when you cut the pizza, do the borders make a crunch sound? Do you think neopolitan pizza should be in some part crunchy?I ask because it is something I'm unable to achieve - I find the cheese/tomato tends to try out before I can get the borders sufficiently toasted.Thanks,jamie
Thanks David. The last couple weeks I've been running the oven amount 890-900F on the deck and around 1000F+ on the walls farthest from the fire. This seems to be the sweet spot.Yes, for the Margherita, I use plain San Damiano EVOO.CL


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Only three more chances for summer concerts/'Chihuly Nights' combo at the Dallas Arboretum, including Blaze of Glory performing tonight
Seems like they just began, but the summer series of concerts at the Dallas Arboretum is winding down, with just three remaining till the concerts start up again with Cool Thursdays in September and October. The summer shows still on tap are by Bon Jovi tribute band Blaze of Glory tonight, fabulous polka-kings Brave Combo on Thursday, and the finale on July 31 with the Spazmatics (new wave-1980s covers).
At tonight's show, the best "rock-star lookalike" will win two Dallas Cowboys tickets to the Sept. 23 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The "Chihuly Nights" program, a chance to see the gorgeous glass works of Dale Chihuly, after dark and illuminated throughout the grounds, is included with the ticket price of $22 (discounts for students and seniors). Parking is also included.
Advance ticketing is required. For more information and tix, visit the Dallas Arboretum website or call 214-515-6500.


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I feel like I've been working like a crazy-lady behind the scenes around here, but don't have a lot to share right away. I have been staying caught up on my Bee Blocks though, so I'll share those. This is the latest block from the 2014 Aurifil Block of the Month, this time designed by Emily Herrick. Here is the tutorial for this specific block.
I am still totally digging this color scheme and I'm having fun watching this quilt start to grow.
Another Bee block for my friend Nedra from the Bees Knees.
A few more projects in the works behind the scenes that aren't ready to share yet. This quilt is for an upcoming quilt-along on the We All Sew (BERNINA) blog later this spring. For this quilt, I tried a new quilting technique and I was so happy with how it turned out. I am still not very confident in my free-motion-quilting skills. I know I just need to practice – it's finding the time to do it that's my problem, but definitely something I'd like to become more comfortable with in the future.
And one last bit of eye-candy because it's just SO pretty and makes me want spring. A new quilt design in the works with this new Kona solids New Bright Palette roll-up. I'm itching to get started!


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Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine w/ Irinotecan and Temozolomide in Ewings Sarcoma
This study has been terminated.
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Last updated: June 18, 2014
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The outcome of patients with metastatic Ewings Sarcoma is poor with current standard of care chemotherapy, with less than 30% survival. Based on recent encouraging pediatric literature we have designed this trial to improve the outcome of patients with metastatic Ewings sarcoma using Irinotecan and Temozolomide in addition to standard chemotherapy.
Bone Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Drug: Irinotecan
Drug: Vincristine
Drug: Temozolomide
Drug: Doxorubicin
Drug: Cytoxan
Drug: Pegfilgrastim
Drug: Mesna
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Pilot Study of Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine Alternating With Irinotecan and Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Ewing's Sarcoma
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Ewing sarcoma
MedlinePlus related topics: Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Drug Information available for: Vincristine sulfate Doxorubicin Doxorubicin hydrochloride Temozolomide Irinotecan Irinotecan hydrochloride
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Malignant Mesenchymal Tumor Soft Tissue Sarcoma Osteosarcoma Bone Cancer Ewing Sarcoma Ewing's Family of TumorsU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Stanford University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Overall Response Rate (Partial and Complete Response) [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- progression free survival [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Combination Therapy
Regimen A alternate with Regimen B every 21 days
Regimen A:
Cytoxan=1200mg/m2 Doxorubicin=75mg/m2 (Maxiumum allowed dose 450mg/m2) Vincristine=2mg/m2 (capped at 2mg total dose)
Regimen B:
Irinotecan=50 mg/m2/day x 5 days Temozolomide=100 mg/m2/day x 5 days followed by two weeks of treatment-free period.
Drug: Irinotecan
50 mg/m2/day x 5 days
Other Names:Drug: Vincristine
2 mg/m2 (capped at 2mg total do)
Other Names:Drug: Temozolomide
100 mg/m2/day x 5 days
Other Names:Drug: Doxorubicin
75 mg/m2
Other Names:Drug: Cytoxan
1200 mg/m2
Other Names:Drug: Pegfilgrastim
6 mg
Other Name: NeulastaDrug: Mesna
240 mg/m2 in 50 ml NS
Other Names:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|13 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic Ewing's sarcoma.
- Patients must have measurable disease defined as lesions that can be measured by medical imaging techniques such as CT or MRI. Ascites, pleural fluid, bone marrow disease, lesions seen on scan will not be considered measurable.
- Patients must have metastatic disease.
- Age 13 years or older
- Life expectancy of at least 3 months.
- ECOG performance status of <= 3.
- Normal hepatic function (Direct bilirubin <1.5mg/dl, SGOT or SGPT <3x upper limit of normal).
- Left Ventricular Ejection fraction of at least 50%.
- Adequate renal function: Creatinine clearance >= 50 ml/min or Serum creatinine < 1.5 x ULN for age.
- Adequate bone marrow reserve (defined as an absolute peripheral granulocyte count of >=1500/mm3, platelet count of >=75,000/mm3); unless bone marrow infiltrated with metastatic Ewing's sarcoma; ANC >= 500 and Platelet >= 50,000 mm3.
- Ability to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document.
- Patients of childbearing potential must agree to use an effective method of contraception.
Exclusion Criteria:
- No prior chemotherapy for Ewing's sarcoma; No prior doxorubicin, temozolomide or irinotecan.
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the protocol drugs.
- Clinically significant unrelated systemic illness (such as serious infections requiring active systemic intravenous antibiotic therapy; cardiovascular disease [congestive heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, inadequately controlled hypertension].
- No prior history of chronic diarrhea, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- Pregnant or nursing woman are not included in the study.
- HIV-positive patients will be excluded from the study due to risk of infection or other serious side effects.
- Other medical, psychiatric or social condition incompatible with study treatment.
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01313884
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01313884
|United States, California
|Stanford University School of Medicine
|Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Sponsors and Collaborators
Stanford University
|Principal Investigator:
|Kristen N. Ganjoo
|Stanford University
More Information
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 19, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Kristen Ganjoo, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01313884 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 10, 2011
|Last Updated:
|June 18, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Sarcoma, Ewing
Bone Neoplasms
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Bone Tissue
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue
Neoplasms by Site
Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Liposomal doxorubicin
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antirheumatic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Alkylating Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Myeloablative Agonists
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
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Skip to comments.W.H. Releases Photo of Obama Shooting a Gun
Posted on 02/02/2013 8:09:57 AM PST by Texas Fossil
This morning, the White House released a photo of President Obama shooting a gun:
"President Barack Obama shoots clay targets on the range at Camp David, Md., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)," the caption reads.
(Excerpt) Read more at weeklystandard.com ...
Paging 'W' and Ted Nugent! Cheny, too!
An over/under has two barrels, one on top of the other. There is a hinged break just aft of the action that allows you to load shells. You can't load more than two.
All over/under shotguns have a capacity of two.
Looks like the temp was in the 70-80 degree range at that time.
The other question, was he actually at Camp David that date? Have heard he hates it there.
Regarding the lack of recoil, that may actually be a 28 Gauge. Looking at the Browning 425 list here, plus how small diameter the barrels seem in relation to his hands, it appears to be that. Also note the 28 gauge has the least engraving with no embellishments that most of the other 425 models have.
IE, he was almost shooting a BB gun compared to a typical trap gun.
I hate to show my ignorance, but what are 'mom jeans'?
Doesn't help much. If you shoot 20-30 3" magnum deer slugs through it in one outing you'll have a bruised shoulder regardless.
Bingo! As soon as I saw the picture I realized that this is just a photo op. Anyone who has shot skeet before would see that the shotgun is almost parallel to the deck. If he were shooting a clay pigeon, the weapon would be pointed much higher.
His sight line also appears to be going through the barrel, not on top of it. Add to that he's holding it more like a rifle than a shotgun.
There are a dozen things wrong with this picture.
Yes, I noticed the object at the end of the barrel. Had never thought about a double requiring a blank fire adapter. My first thought was a screw in choke mechanism (similar to a Winchoke).
Obama is having a Dukakis (sic) moment.
I'm not sure that's a choke.
Might be an insert to allow you to fire .410 out of a 12.
Awww...ain't he cute??
Trying to show the country was a "gunny" he is.
It is a double barreled shotgun with one barrel over the other.
They either have 2 triggers or a switchable trigger mechanism.
They brake over in the middle to load. They are basically a 2 barrel single shot gun.
About as authentic as dukakis driving a tank.
Hes also a sissy."
And probably a citizen of Kenya or Indonesia.
Even though the White Hut released the photo, I doubt it is what it says it is.
She's shooting a break barrel spring gun.
Yep, but he can order a tank to run over you.
Is that like staying at a Holiday Inn Express?
Ask him which eye he closes when shooting skeet.
It's his snipe hunting gun.
Isn't that his birthday?
Zooming in on the picture it appears there is a lot of pixelating around the subject, but I'm no expert in this field.
If Obama needs manly shooting skilz bona-fides, he needs to release a picture of himself shooting a .454 Casull SA Revolver, or some other Very Large Caliber Handgun (.475 Linebaugh would work, too).
One-handed, even.
Only way he was shooting a clay pidgeon in this picture was if the pidgeons were lined up on the ground. It is a photo-shop picture. The truth will come out when experts on photo-shop start weighing in. The Great Black Hunter wouldn't know the stock of a rifle from the barrel.
Ahhh! where did my eyeball go? LOL!
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Uh... I'll betcha' a sawbuck that she got a nasty "scope-eye" cut right after she pulled that trigger!
He's also standing side on: which means he's firing across his body, which smushes his cheek aganist the stock, and doesn't allow enough length of forestock for a natural grip (his fingers are curved backward).
The picture on the Weekly Standard is the only one the shows the pixelating. The better quality shots on other thread do not show this.................nevermind.
Did she keep her eye?
Exactly!!! Looks more like he's shooting the guy
you yell 'PULL!" to.
Another load of ported BS from the White Hut owned media.
My Dad was a skeet shooter...(clay pigeon)
he used a double barrelled shot gun...
I never participated myself but I went to a lot of competitions with him...
Them pigeons were slung out into the air...
Like "up there" Mr O..
There is some indication that he left for Camp David on August 4, 2012, late in the afternoon or early evening. Skim through this google search:
And he was wearing different clothes, but that isn't important, I suppose.
I wonder if the range at Camp David is really so close to the road in the background.
wait, isn't this suppose to be a photo taken right he pulled the trigger? yet he stands there looking like he's about to shoot....
Looking at the end of the barrel (top) it might be a blank fire adapter, as some here suggested.
A barrel reduction sleeve makes no sense with the barrel obviously ported on the right side.
I have never seen such a blank fire adapter, but there is definately something odd about the barrel end. Too big to be a choke sleeve.
Looks like his cheek would get bruised pretty quickly if he holds the weapon that way.
It just goes to show what an amateur he is. He doesn't know how to properly stand when shooting a shotgun.
Also, the clay pigeon is on the way down, that's why his gun is almost parallel with the ground; he tracked its flight and pulled the trigger waaay late. Rookie move.
OK, thanks. That's good to know. Wasn't sure it would work with the use of shot.
It's a double barrel, over-under, looks like a Browning Citori.
Actually, he's probably lined up about right for a pigeon from the low tower, isn't he?
Nah, he's just not a true sportsman. He shots the poor little things while they're still sitting on the nest.
I'm not a skeet shooter but don't you usually wear a vest or a pouch of some kind to keep your shells in? Unless you're a real wussy that has to have someone else reload for...oh, never mind.
I just see the big deal about this. If I was a powerful man like obama, seems like this whole photoshoot could be arrange in the matter of an hour. They fly me over to Camp David, give me a 3 minute shooting lesson, and shoot a round, and then publish a picture of it.
I think it shows how thinned he is, when people started making fun of him about skeet shooting. Another reason to think he is very dangerous. Can't take jokes well.
A BFA would serve no purpose on a double barreled shotgun.
Wonder what a real president and skillful arms-men wood think of the photos....
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Skip to comments.Zimmerman Trial Day 3 End-of-Day Analysis & Video of States Witnesses (Heeeeeeeere's "DeeDee"!)
Posted on 06/26/2013 7:09:26 PM PDT by jiggyboy
The morning saw two of the States witnesses testify, Jane Sudyka and Jeanee Manaloo, both of whom were residents of Twin Lakes at the time of the incident and who appeared to testify as to their observations that night.
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Although direct was straightforward with most of the witnesses, Sudykas credibility was effectively destroyed by West on cross, and Manaloo suffered a similar fate in cross at the hands of OMara.
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Anyone familiar with the backstory of Dee-Dee knows there is more than adequate fuel for real fireworks on cross-examination, but West handled her more or less with kid gloves. It is my sense, however, that he is preparing to bore in more aggressively tomorrow when he continues her cross. This seems particularly likely because at the point the Court recessed for the day Jeantel had begun to resist acknowledging prior sworn statements and West was preparing to spool up the audio recordings of those interviews to use in cross.
Despite the frequent difficulties in understand Jeantels responses, however, on one point she was abundantly clearshe was NOT happy to be in court. When she learned just before the Court recessed for the day that West anticipated cross-examining her for another two hours tomorrow, she burst out with an incredulous WHAT!?!?!? Im pretty sure even people standing outside the courtroom heard that exclamation.
(Excerpt) Read more at legalinsurrection.com ...
Let's hope this is a decent jury with an IQ higher than DeeDee's.
"Despite the frequent difficulties in understand Jeantels responses, however, on one point she was abundantly clearshe was NOT happy to be in court. When she learned just before the Court recessed for the day that West anticipated cross-examining her for another two hours tomorrow, she burst out with an incredulous WHAT!?!?!?"
I caught a bit of the testimony while eating a little chicken snack at Church's. I couldn't make heads nor tails of what she was saying. Glad I'm not a juror.
I think she was forced into becoming a player by Sybrina Fulton and Benjamin Crump. I have my strong doubts that the narrative she is giving is her own memory. Now she has the state willing to bring perjury charges if she deviates from the narrative, and Sybrina/Crump as well. Tough spot. I would not want to be in her shoes.
Jeantel had a good grasp of dates and days. She could tell the jury exactly when some things occurred but what occurred had nothing to do with anything of value.
She is going to get demolished tomorrow.
She is one mean little bitch. Totally engrossed with herself. Why? I have not idea.
I was surprised the Judge didn't admonish her for that outburst. The Judge seems to be favoring the prosecution so far.
And the jurors are glad they're not the court stenographer!
This was in fact exactly the term used in an objection: that BDLR was engaging in "narrative", i.e. leading the witness more or less continuously, not Q&A. Motion denied of course.
Them court nails.
She doesn't look very 'little'. LOL
I thought DeeDee didn't never watch nothin' but the weather?
I wrote this on another thread:
Just the weather, and The First 48, thats all. Oh and per her scrubbed twitter feed, also MTV Jams and Fix My Life and a show about a pair of songwriters, and a Gospel show. Thats all. Probably.
I hadn't thought of that; in all seriousness I rewound that part like five times and LMAO every time.
No kidding. I'll bet that's one court reporter who had a *big* drink after work today.
"...it looks to me like the Defense is starting to lay some foundation for both the inevitable disbarment of Crump and some soiled pants at ABC"
On what grounds would Crump be disbarred??
She also made a sarcastic comment and facial gesture to the defense attorney. I'm just surprised that the judge didn't warn or admonish the witness about her conduct.
Dem nails look like de mouf on de alien dude in Predator.
I waited all day for the judge to tell her to speak up.
Beyond her changing stories and her disrespectful attitude, the one thing that struck me the hardest was her overall demeanor. Whether from alcohol, legal or illegal drugs, or perhaps some medical condition, she definitely appeared to be impaired. As a juror, that would definitely give me pause.
Dem is sum ugly nails.
I couldn't believe it took so long either. I felt bad for the court stenographer.
It's such a shame that Royal Marshall is no longer with us. He would have translated this straightaway.
Read all of Michael Mortimer's comments after his video.
I watched about 30-45 minutes of the Questioning of "the girlfriend".
I have serious doubts that she was even talking to him that night. She sounds like a person "designated" to be the "witness" by Team Trayvon. She was given a narrative to testify to, but she acts like she doesn't even like him.
She is there to stick it to "whitey" if she can.
If her IQ breaks 90 would consider that a miracle.
Care to bet that we don't see Deedee in Tarantino flicks within a year?
"Subornation of perjury". I'll post a few excerpts from this March 2013 post at CTH:
"The practice of ″horse shedding the witness″ (rehearsing testimony) is an example of such perjurious criminal conduct by an attorney."
"Not only did Ben Crump misrepresent his action (ie. lied) in his affidavit, he also painstakingly prepped the witness, rehearsed the parts he wanted to record, gave her instructions on what to say (like when to start in 3 2 1), and intentionally cut out his instructions and interjections."
"...whats factually evident is the ABC recording shows Ben Crumps affidavit to be false in its content and presentation. Benjamin Crump through his attorney Bruce Blackwell is lying and misrepresenting to the court."
This is totally great stuff, I mean far better than anybody could make up. One person I've spoken to said that Deedee looked like a gorilla with a mop on her head...
I give it below 70. Seriously.
This little girl is used to holding the position of power simply by being the loudest and most obnoxious. ;)
She's out of her element.
I wonder if the defense knows that she ONLY ever watches the weather...
And The First 48.
And MTV Jams.
And Fix My Life.
And a show about a pair of songwriters.
And a Gospel show.
And CNN.
And HLN.
The American underclass on full display.
She is 19 and supposedly will be in 12th grade next year...
She has a bright future on us the taxpayer.
Oh yeah me too. After the first fifteen minutes of testimony, I sincerely felt she should have been disqualified as a witness because of her obvious mental impairment, inability to understand simple questions, and inability to communicate basic words. Shame on the judge for allowing this mockery of the justice system.
atleast 2 years behind, emotionally and psychologically disturbed.
guess you didn't watch the Jodi Aries trial)
I cannot believe how many people are openly lying in court.
No matter what, perjury and suborning charges need to brought on these A-holes.
Just so convenient Ms. Manaloo suddenly has revealed new information that she "Wasn't asked about before".
Ms. Jenteel wasn't Tray's girlfriend? LOL Right.
Guess she was coached least the charges of sex with a minor interfere with the trial.
I don't believe for a minute she wasn't getting it on with Tray.
All in all, the credibility of the State's witnesses are rather poor.
The lawyer speaks to her as though she's a five-year-old child.
"On that depo paper" ?
Can't make a silk purse out of this. ;)
In all fairness, she DID take, oh....about THREE YEARS to read lines 18-25.
I read some of her tweets. I can't fathom the juxtaposition of such inarticulate writing having the ability to write at all.
What is with that cloud window that keeps coming down over the video?
I'm sure there is a purpose but, it's very distracting.
Jeantel owned West. He was meek as all get out. Maybe he didn't want to push in fear of making the jury even more sympathetic to her. Or anger the judge, who has already shown she doesn't like West. But you could tell by Jeantel's body language and her arrogant attitude toward West that she knew she owned him. West is going to have a very tough time with her tomorrow.
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The right hand toilet broke at some point last night- the inner workings connected to the flush handle seemed to have become detached from something- i had a look at it but could not figure out how to fix it. I stuck a sign on the door to prevent further use.
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MC Theatre Department presents Euripides' "Medea" Oct. 17-20
MC Theatre Department presents Euripides' "Medea" Oct. 17-20
Sept. 18, 2013
By Mary Moates '14
865.981.8209; email@example.com
The Maryville College Theatre Department will perform Euripides' "Medea" Oct. 17-20.
In this classic Greek tragedy, translated by award-winning poet Robin Robertson, Medea is abandoned by her husband, Jason, who leaves her and their two children for a younger woman. His new bride is the daughter of Creon, the most powerful man in Corinth. Medea and her sons are forced to depart from the state and become refugees.
However, Medea is not a woman to accept disrespect passively. Strong-willed and intelligent, she turns her formidable energies to working out the greatest and most horrifying revenge possible on those who have slighted her.
Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 17-19 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Clayton Center for the Arts' Haslam Family Flex Theatre.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, MC Theatre alumni and area students. Admission is free for MC students, faculty and staff, although a printed ticket is required for admission. You may purchase tickets online or by calling the Clayton Center Box Office at 865.981.8590.
The production is directed by Dr. Heather McMahon, associate professor of theatre at the College.
According to McMahon, the department's performance of Euripides' tragedy will have a classic and contemporary approach.
"While the set and costumes will have traditional nods to ancient Greece, there will also be plenty of modern touches, including the use of projection," McMahon said.
In addition to modern influences, McMahon said that the audience will appreciate the new translation of Euripides' classic.
"Robertson has kept the beauty of the original language but made it very easy to understand," McMahon said. "The characters manage to sound modern, even as they retain the powerful metaphors and imagery that make the original text so enduring."
The cast includes senior Caitlin Campbell of Maryville, Tenn., as Medea; junior Cameron Hite of Kingsport, Tenn., as Jason; senior Matt Lyscas of Maryville, Tenn., as Creon; junior Sara Deatherage of Knoxville, Tenn., as the Nurse; sophomore Chase Condrone of Maryville, Tenn., as Aegeus; sophomore Kristian Moats of Maryville, Tenn., as the Tutor; junior Sarah Bond of Memphis, Tenn., as the Messenger; and freshman Kayla Hatcher of Rockford, Tenn., as Jason's Bride.
The chorus includes sophomore Blaine Coyle of Knoxville, Tenn.; sophomore Raine Palmer of Maryville, Tenn.; senior Christiane Frith of Memphis, Tenn.; sophomore Lounedine Louis of Fort Myers, Fla.; freshman Rebecca Schucker of Henderson, Tenn.; and freshman Sarah Rose of Strawberry Plains, Tenn.
Senior Rachel Jarnagin of Knoxville, Tenn., is the stage manager. Junior Daniel Noles of Knoxville, Tenn., and sophomore Haley Sullivan of Franklin, Tenn., are the assistant stage managers. Jennifer Luck, technical director of the Theatre Department, will act as the technical director for the production.
McMahon said she chose the play because of the importance of performing classical tragedy as an exercise in the education of young actors, providing them with a safe space for learning how to deal with language, theme and character.
"Students can't approach this text in the same way they would a contemporary realistic play, and that stretches them as actors," McMahon said. "It challenges them to adapt what they know about acting in contemporary plays, so that it can work in a play that was written long before modern theories of acting were developed."
Maryville College is ideally situated in Maryville, Tenn., between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state's third largest city. Founded in 1819, it is the 12th oldest institution of higher learning in the South and maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Known for offering its students a rigorous and highly personal experience that includes an undergraduate research requirement, Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning that successfully joins the liberal arts and professional preparation. Total enrollment for the fall 2016 semester is 1,197.


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This plate of ink wash illustrations of brachiopods is typical of the illustration material prepared under the direction of Charles Doolittle Walcott, fourth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.. C.D. Walcott (1850-1927), was a geologist/paleontologist who specialized in the study of Paleozoic invertebrates. Walcott became the third Director of the United States Geological Survey in 1894. He held that position until 1907, when he became the fourth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He remained Secretary until his death in 1927.
Walcott is especially well known for his work on Cambrian trilobites, and for discovering, collecting and describing the famous Cambrian fossils from the Burgess Shale in Canada.


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Welcome to ...
OTTI 2010 Round 2, Silver Needle!!!
Supplies will be limited as I mentioned previously. First come, first served. If you want to participate, PM me asap! See my reply post below for the nuts and bolts on how to participate.
I am currently finalizing the 4th and 5th selections for this round. The first 3 (see below) are quite unique and interesting and considered premium offerings! The 4th is also very unique and interesting, though I cannot announce it yet. There will be at least 5 Silver Needle selections in this Round!
TBH, I have never personally had 5 Silver Needle selections all at the same time. This should be exciting!
Here are the first 3 Silver Needle selections. The 4th and 5th will be great selections as well!
Adam's Peak White from Ceylon http://greentealovers.com/greenteaproductswhitetea-slct.cfm?itemcode="ADAMSPEAK" This should be an exciting selection! Ceylon Silver Needle have always been outstanding in my limited experience with them
Kenya Silverback http://greentealovers.com/greenteaproductswhitetea-slct.cfm?itemcode="ORGANICKENYAW" I have never had a Kenyan Silver Needle, have you?
Rishi Tea Silver Needle Premium Organic (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) from Fujian, China http://www.rishi-tea.com/store/silver-needle-premium-organic-white-tea.html
Remember ... 2 more "mystery selections" will be added to this Silver Needle OTTI!!!
In addition, at least one bonus tea will be added. I am betting no one will have tried this special selection!
Cost for Round 1 for current members of TeaChat:
USA members: $7.00
Canadian Members: 8.50 UDS
European Members: 10.00 USD
EDIT: Greetings OTTI participants!
Hopefully you will be receiving your teas very soon! All packages went out Thursday and Friday with one exception. This was quite an undertaking, 3 OTTI-s at the same time. Note to self, don't do that again!
This was also exasperated by several unanticipated delays, most notably a vendor who was most uncooperative and who I will be posting about shortly. Also there was a problem with the packaging! So, I did have to majorly improvise this time around! My apologies! Hopefully the packaging will be fully resolved in time for the next OTTI.
So when you receive your OTTI, I would suggest opening it up and placing the samples into more packaging. You can place the samples in their current wrapping directly into a canister or a vendor foil bag.
The packing is a bit of a balancing act. I would not want to over extend thus significantly increasing the participants cost for the OTTI-s, but the packaging was NOT as planned and will improve!!!
So, look for improvements there. This being the first rounds, there will be a learning curve. I am open to constructive comments, suggestions!
OK, now on to the TEA!
Remember to post in the OTTI topics!!!
EDIT 2: OTTI Round 3 Silver Needle! Some of these I never tried before, some vendors I never tried before ... so we learn and experiment together!!!
There should be 5 samples. Each sample contains virtually 8 grams of leaf except for the Adam's Peak which contains 4 grams, so if you use half for each session, that is 4 grams. I am offering the leaf ratio I used for each, however you can adjust according to your tastes. Links for each tea are located under OTTI Round 3 on the forum.
The 5 selections are:
GreenTeaLovers Adam's Peak from Ceylon
GTL Kenya Silverback
Rishi Silver Needle Premium Organic
Adagio Silver Needle
Rishi Fuding Grand Cru
EDIT 3: Brewing. Remember to have fun! I never had 5 different Silver Needle selections at one time and plan on having a blast tasting and comparing.
Brewing vessels. Silver Needle can be brewed in just about any brewing vessel, even just a glass.
How much. If you have been on TC long enough, you have likely heard the term ratio used in determining how much leaf to use. A ratio is simply general or preferred strength that allows increasing and decreasing of either leaf weight or volume water while keeping the strength steady.
Your leaf ratio is calculated X grams leaf : Y ounces water. If you fill in the grams at 4, you can adjust the amount of water to find your ratio. Or you can fill in a value for the water and adjust the amount of leaf. I am suggesting using 4 grams leaf for each session and adjusting the amount of water. And I offer corresponding amounts of water below based on using 4 grams, rounded off. This will also give you 2 full sessions, just use half each time.
1:1 4 grams : 4ounces water
0.9:1 4 : 4.5
0.8:1 4 : 5
0.7:1 4 : 5.5
0.6:1 4 : 6.5
0.5:1 4: 8
Just about any Shincha, I will first try at a ratio I somehow intuitively come up with … then adjust with future sessions. Below are my somewhat adjust ratios for each tea. Again if you are newer to sencha, you might want to adjust down a bit, but that is up to you! Based on the ratio, you can plug in the values listed above, or create your own.
Temperatures! This is subjective. I have tried 160-185* and seem most comfortable around 170ish*. Some will like it hotter than this.
Time, really subjective. I have heard 1-8 minutes. I generally go light on time, 1-2 minutes. If you are brewing semi Western style, you can brew with less leaf and more time. Regardless, Silver Needle typically produces more of a sublime cup.
Problems: Too intense, decrease leaf. Too bitter, decrease temp and/or time. Cooler water makes for a less aromatic but sweeter cup.
Multiple steeps. Absolutely! A good rule of thumb for me … This will vary by taste and selection.
2nd 170*, 30-60 sec
3rd 175*, 60 sec
4th 185* 60-120 sec
5th near boiling, 2-3 min
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Skip to comments.Don't Stop Believing: Vanity
Posted on 04/02/2012 6:53:19 PM PDT by Bikkuri
Sorry... I have been wanting to post this for months..
If we give in... If we give up... then we are already lost and there is no hope. Don't stop believing.
btw.. took me about 2 hours to find this specific vid :p
>>If we give in... If we give up... then we are already lost and there is no hope. Don't stop believing.<<
I take you up on your sentiment.
But the song itself was ruined when the klintoons used it as a campaign song.
Just like "Viva Las Vegas" was ruined by the Viagra commercials.
Try it this way:
Oh crap, my FRiend... never knew the Klintons used it.. that ruined it right there :/
I thought Clintons used "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow", Fleetwood Mac.
Thank you my friend!
Sorry about that.. almost 11am here (Japan)... been troubled all night/morning.. no sleep :p
(sound like 'fiver' .. "Watership Down") now :p .. will try to sleep soon..
Correct re FM
The message is wonderful.
I've read the comments.
i know you didn't know.
God bless you and GO NEWT!
no no...the clintons used fleetwood mac...
A bunch of nature type recordings on YouTube, most of 'em an hour or more in length.
Waterfalls, birds, that kinda stuff.
This link will take there, then look along the right hand side.
Pair of headphones and I bet you'll be asleep before ya know it .. good luck, and sweet dreams ;-)
...EVERY time I heard that song after the clinton's used it...
I said to myself because of these idiots we have no choice but to think about tomorrow....then 9/11
404... I guess the link got removed :/
hitlery used "Don't Stop Believing"
I do remember. If I forget, my desire to puke when I hear either song reminds me.
2 songs ruined by idiots.
I haven't stopped believing in Newt. The convention is LIGHT YEARS away. Light years. Romney is out there and the drumbeat has already started against him ....he will be SO weakened even by June that it will be ridiculous. People may just start to re-examine our candidates once again, and decide that perhaps Newt has had what they've been looking for all along —which he DOES.
I'm just watching and waiting as Newt carefully plots, stays put, and just waits for it all to play out ...do not underestimate him —
Anytime, my FRiend... been a long time since I've heard from you... good to see you are ok :)
It's good to see you too! I've been busy. But it's FReepathon time again. :-)
Thanks for your encouraging thread.
Is there any way to wipe the slime off? This is almost a crime.... destroying music with a (progressive agenda) political nature?!?!
>>Is there any way to wipe the slime off? This is almost a crime.... destroying music with a (progressive agenda) political nature?!?!<<
Nope. Especially when the slime is supported by the music groups themselves.
OK.. got it this time... hoops and bounds to get it though :p
Wish I could use my 7.1 sound system.. but I would be evicted :p
I HOPE it's more than encouragement... I HOPE to get people to think for themselves... well.. hope is hope, after all :)
Being in my tired/past sleepy state... coming home on the train (instead of driving today).. looking atg all of the young people.. this is the first song... and vid that came to mind.. hence, no sleep :p (I am honestly glad I am NOT in the states at the moment.. but, I will gladly get there asap if the need arises).
Umm...believing in what?
Do you need to even ask WHAT to believe in?
Thank God, bless his soul, Steve Perry is out of the loop... and I hope he has many more years to enjoy life, although I don't think he will :(
A good place to start is conservatism and that our message will resonate with Americans and stop the socialists. How's that for something to believe in?
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night.
Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Lyrics source: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/journey/dont+stop+believin_20075670.html
Thank you hon :)
Would love to hear an English language version of that.
Posting a link to a song lyric doesn't give a hint of much of anything other than that you like the song. One line posts devoid of content aren't particularly interesting and certainly not very informative.
JMO. Have a nice night.
Anytime. :-)
Ditto !!!
I am not going to be specific (besides saying I am being real specific on my KB today, since it is my backup KB.. spilled sweet tea on my main KB yesterday, and the keys are sluggish :/..))....
Don't stop believing in the value of your beliefs.. the value of the Constitution of the USA..
I'm NOT going to tell you who to vote for.... but, my issue was(is), know WHAT you are voting for...
That's called not giving up! ;)
God bless Newt and you, too
I'm all in for Newt and he's going to Tampa!
Keep praying.
God bless you, dear friend, Bikkuri!
" - - - I HOPE to get people to think for themselves - - - "
You will find that NOT to be a problem at FR.
In the book "Left Behind " a snake-oil salesman named Carpathian brings the World to ruin.
Dictator Baby-Doc Barack is our Carpathian as he tries to bring America to ruin.
BTW, the above is just MHO. What is yours, specifically?
THANK YOU for this link. I'm listening to relaxing music & watching a beautiful slide show of a Zen Garden.
You're quite welcome, LJ .. I like that one too :-)
DJ, where are you? Haven't seen you in forever, you ok?
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Steven Wixon
April 30, 1955-June 19, 2013
FLORENCE – Services for Steven Wixon, 58, of Florence, will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and on Monday one hour prior to the service. A prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
He died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Steven Ward Wixon was born April 30, 1955, in Marshall to Wesley and Marie (Kuchera) Wixon in Marshall. Steven was raised by his mother and step-dad, Don Fruke. He attended school and graduated from Balaton High School in 1973. He was united in marriage to Diane Petersen. To this union four boys were born. They were later divorced. Steven was a diesel mechanic for Viessmann Trucking in Marshall and many local farmers and truck drivers. He loved hunting, fishing and enjoyed listening to music.
Steven is survived by his four boys; Brian (and Carol) Wixon of Marshall, Todd (and Mindy) Wixon and Danny Wixon, both of Brookings, S.D., and Austin Wixon of Florence; six grandchildren; Kailey, Braydan, Brody, Izak, Alyssa and Karter Wixon; his father and step-mother; Wesley (and Marlene) Wixon of North Dakota; his siblings; Pam (and Steve) Fogelson of Fairmont, Janell Wixon of Colorado, Deb Fedde of Balaton and Craig Wixon of Stickney, S.D.; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Marie and Don Fruke.
Blessed be the memory of Steven Wixon.


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Geographic Range
The vampire squid occupies meso- to bathypelagic depths throughout the world's tropical and temperate oceans where little to no light penetrates. The vampire squid is vertically distributed between depths of 300-3000m with a majority of vampire squids occupying depths of 1,500-2,500m. Studies conducted at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California revealed that the Vampyroteuthis infernalis is confined to the oxygen minimum layer in this bay at an average depth of 690m and oxygen levels of 0.22 ml/l. The vampire squid's north-south distribution is localized between the fortieth degree north and south latitudes where the water is 2-6 degrees Celsius.
(Grzimek 1972)
(Wood and Ellis 1999)
Biogeographic Regions: Indian Ocean; Indian Ocean :: Native; Atlantic Ocean; Atlantic Ocean :: Native; Pacific Ocean; Pacific Ocean :: Native


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My wife and I both own Ko'olau tenor ukuleles that have LR Baggs active pickups with onboard EQ. We love the sound but are curious about the Venue. Other than providing a tuner, which we don't need, is this gadget of any value to us or our sound?
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Revision as of 09:06, 23 May 2013
Looking for ways to help around the space? Apply your talents here!
If you're not sure about the details of something here, post to the group and ask.
Periodic tasks
|Check/update all machine signs
|just print the first section of each machine's wiki page and stick it to the machine
|check/update all zone warden signs
|just print the first section of each zone's wiki page and post it in the zone
|purge graveyard
|put today's date on all undated items. Items over 90 days old go to dumpster/recycle.
|clean and sweep under graveyard
|ideally every time the recycling goes out...
|Genie preventive maintenance
|see NateB. Should be done every 6mo or so.
|stock paper towel stations
|use the e-room one as an example
Nonrecurring tasks
|Next Action
|Hang new Fablab wall shelves
|remove old brackets
|Be very careful to get the new standards horizontally aligned with each other!
|restock powerpole parts
|inventory what we have
|(NateB task.) Also print labels for the new baggies cuz sharpie rubs off the bags
|add 7-segment displays to opto section
|move some sensors inventory into new cabinet
|(NateB task.)
|change hydraulic fluid in Genie
|obtain new fluid (cheap Dexron is fine)
|Would be nice to find that filter and change it at the same time...
|lubricate Genie column
|buy some Boe-Lube spray
|because the stick stuff is awkward
|fix forklift fluid leak
|find the leak...
|Devon has sorta volunteered?
|fix forklift brakes
|install remaining cameras to DVR
|Make "how to phone" cheatsheets for phones
|how to transfer calls, how to intercom, how to dial out...
|finish installing carpet squares in electronics room
|do we have adhesive?
|trim and stuff all the edge pieces
|add motion sensors to lights under treehouse
|identify and obtain appropriate sensors
|surplus wattstoppers?
|add outlet for lights near welding area
|so they don't need an extension cord...
|hang new banner over garage door
|cuz the one out there is kinda worn! maybe relocate it indoors somewhere?
|update photos on hackerspaces.org
|take new photos after a cleaning spree :)
|updating the rest of the blurb there would be good too
|label/number each plot in member storage
|vinyl all the things!
|make wire spool dispenser for 22AWG solid "breadboard wire"
|like [1] to hang under the shelf above the bench
|place phone by laser cutter
|so the operator can take and receive spacephone calls without walking away from a job in progress
|fix voicemail notification threshhold
|so it only tells us about messages >5 seconds or something
|rewrite IVR script for spacephone
|learn asterisk...
|see NateW for access
|modify this wiki's http://i3detroit.com/wi/index.php?title=Template:QRcodeForThisPage so it has human-readable text underneath
|because some members aren't QR-enabled and would like to be able to just type the name of a thing...
|Fix Chronotune startup bug, tuning scaling math
|see Ted or Eric for a primer on the code
|Build a smallish (collapsible?) spray booth
|with some sort of outside exhaust connection, please
|Paint 36-inch keepout zones around electrical panels
|see http://www.jlconline.com/panels/q-a--electrical-panel-location-in-kitchen.aspx for info
|Build a printer that, when presented with a member's RFID tag, prints a label with their name, phone, email, date
|print onto masking tape or Avery 4013's because they're sooo cheap
|Put a bill acceptor into the vending machine
|the one sitting atop the machine needs repair
|replace diagonal runs of cat-5 that make the ceiling look nasty
|every electrical inspector hates that
|wire and label the cat-5 jacks in the electronics lab
|wait for cooler weather?
|pretty sure the terminate overhead somewhere
|invent a paperless way for people to fill out waivers
|research legal signature-capture?
|bonus points if they can swipe some existing ID and prefill some fields. double-bonus if it records their hosting member by RFID.
|finish the Open Access Control system
|coordinate with Evan
|mostly the CRM tie-in needs to be done, I think
|Set up a public terminal or two, for printing and signup tasks, etc
|with clear contact info for who maintains them, please :)
|Implement Bluecam
|talk to Jon for his progress?
|See NateB for concept
|Replace cat-5 to accesspoint above rack
|so it doesn't fly through the air quite so uglyly
|Expand cable-path down backboard
|add larger D-rings or more bridle rings
|get Inkcut running on the vinyl laptop
|Establish a place for ladders to live
|Find a way for the CRM to add/remove people to/from the Groups


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Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:40:24 -0800
The San Diego Chargers finalized their coaching staff Monday, Feb. 3, by naming Nick Sirianni as quarterbacks coach, Bobby King as assistant linebackers coach and Shane Steichen as offensive quality control coach.
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|Cowboys | B. King hired
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David Moore, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys have hired West Texas A&M defensive line coach Bobby King to be their new defensive assistant.
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Books, Blues & BBQ 2014
Get fired up! Our fun-filled Books, Blues & BBQ party returns for its third year on Friday, May 30 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. under the tent, rain or shine, to benefit New Canaan Library. The band, Tangled Vine will be back and have us dancing the night away, and we'll be serving great-tasting, authentic barbeque throughout the evening. Don't miss out on the fun. Order your tickets today.>>


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pirahana's will do this the first time shooting, the co2 will usually come out the barrel so when you cock it back this will fix the problem, as for the ASA and macroline, bring it back to the shop or take it to a field to get your gun fixed.
Bad air leak , new to PB
Started by TechPbkicks-ass, May 17 2009 08:30 PM
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Posted 17 May 2009 - 08:30 PM
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QUOTE (AoSpades @ May 6 2009, 11:25 PM) well I don't drown kittens, I punt babies.
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Posted 18 May 2009 - 06:04 PM
O thx but i alrdy sent it back to the shop might as well let the proes take a look.Ty for replying tho.
Posted 03 June 2009 - 12:05 AM
The Piranha GTI's valve was horribly milled, and the stem and cup seal tend to get stuck in the valve. I usually just drilled it out a slight bit more so that the stem slides through nicely. I have fixed a ton of these guns, brand new out of the box.
Edited by slayer_213, 03 June 2009 - 12:06 AM.
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text: Susan Paurazas, DDS, MHSA, MS is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Endodontics at UDM School of Dentistry. Dr. Paurazaz is a graduate of UDM. She specializes in Endodontics and practices part-time in New Baltimore. Dr. Paurazas is involved in the American Association of Endodontists, and the Macomb Dental Society.