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The Brian Lehrer Show
I Heart New York - The Remix
The Cuomo administration wants to rebrand the iconic I ♥ NY logo. Capital New York editor Tom McGeveren and Donna Quadri-Felitti, a professor of hospitality and tourism management at NYU, discuss the history of the logo, how we brand our city and state, and the tourism industry today. Listeners: What do you make of the logo re-mix? What would you put in the middle of I [[Blank]] NY? Let us know!

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There are a lot of questions surrounding the discovery of the body of a 66 year old Canandaigua man in the Canandaigua Lake Outlet around 8 Sunday morning. The man has now be identified as Lewis E. McCall. His body was spotted in shallow water by a fisherman.
Police are trying to determine if McCall had been been involved in a Saturday night fight on the grounds of the Old Wegmans Plaza .
The death is being listed as "suspicious" . Any one with information on the fight and other details on the case can call Canandaigua Police at 585-394-3311. New York State Police are assisting in the case
The Ontario County Sheriff's office is investigating a body that was found in Canandaigua Lake. Little information has been released. The body, discovered in the Canandaigua outlet near Lakeshore Drive was found by fisherman.
Witnesses tell police two white males and one white female were seen in the parking lot outside the old Wegmans Plaza Saturday night, the two men were in some sort of physical altercation.
The body of a 66 year old man was found in a lake outlet about 40 yards from that parking lot. Police don't know if that altercation led to the body found, but it's something they're looking into. Police are not calling this a homicide yet.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Canandaigua Police Department at 394-3311.


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Following are some dilemmas people face in their daily lives.
Am I allowed to crack a joke about the death of Michael Jackson?
When is it permitted to wear sneakers during the summer?
Am I allowed to say a word about the right to an abortion in an anti-abortion group?
Am I allowed to say a word in defense of anti-abortion supporters in a group of pro-abortion people?
When am I allowed to tell people on MySpace their ideas are ridiculous and pure fantasy?
Will I receive a bewildered look indicating I am an old fuddy duddy because I have never watched The American Idol?
At which point in time should I begin wearing fall jackets?
Can I tell my wife she would look more attractive if her hair was white?
Should I hold the door open for an old geezer like me?
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The 'brain' of a lobster, crayfish, crab, prawn, shrimp or pill bug is at the front of the animal, between the eyes. It is small and white, even when the animal is cooked, and you have to dissect the animal very carefully to find it.
A prawnIllustrator: Jo Taylor, Source: Museum Victoria
But a crustacean's 'brain' is not a brain in a human sense, because the crustacean's whole nervous system is organised differently to ours. Our brain is the central control point. All our thinking is done inside our skull, and messages from our brain are relayed down the main nerve cord inside the backbone. Crustaceans don't rely on their brain to control everything, like humans do. Instead, they have a small brain behind their eyes and a series of 'mini brains' or 'ganglia' (the plural of ganglion) in the nerve cord that runs along the body on the ventral (underneath) side.
The bodies of crustaceans are divided neatly into segments, and there is one ganglion per segment. Each ganglion receives sensory and movement information via nerves coming from the muscles, the body wall, and appendages such as walking legs, swimmerets and mouthparts. When this information reaches the ganglion it is processed on the spot, enabling a faster response than if the message had to travel all the way up to the brain and back.
Information can also be exchanged between ganglia so that coordinated movements can occur. This arrangement of the nervous system in crustaceans allows them to perform a range of complex movements. Crustaceans can swim well, forage for food, duck for cover if threatened by a predator, and perform an aggressive display to threaten another animal. Of all these movements, the one that best utilises the crustacean nervous system is the escape tailflip. In this movement the animal springs away from danger by rapidly flexing the middle of the body. This is a stereotyped movement, that is, it looks the same each time it is performed. The speed of the tailflip response probably saves many a crustacean's exoskeleton!
The 'brain' itself receives sensory information from the eyes and from the myriad of small receptors on the head and antennae – mechanical receptors that sense vibrations and small water movements, and olfactory receptors that detect chemicals in the animal's surroundings.
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FACT CHECK: Obama Way Off Base Claiming Keystone Would Create 'Only Fifty Jobs'
President Obama's claim that approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline would create 'only fifty jobs' is being questioned by leaders in the Texas oil industry, 1200 WOAI news reports.
In a job speech in Tennessee on Tuesday, the President downplayed the huge pipeline, which would run from the tar sands fields of Alberta in Western Canada, through the oil terminal of Cushing, Oklahoma, near Tulsa, to ports on the Gulf of Mexico in Houston and Port Arthur.
Bud Weinstein, director of the prestigious McGuire Energy Institute at SMU says President Obama may be right when he referred to the number of people who would actually work on the pipeline itself, but he said the existence of a pipeline from Western Canada to the Gulf Coast would mean thousands of jobs in the oil industry.
"It creates a lot of jobs in Texas, particularly in refining and petrochemicals," Weinstein said.
The Keystone XL pipeline has been held up for years by environmental concerns, ironically, forcing the oil to be transported by truck and train, a far less environmentally friendly process. An oil train explosion in Canada last month obliterated a town and killed at least 47 people.
Weinstein says the approval of the Keystone XL would lead to vastly increased oil production.
"So when the President pooh-poohs the economic impact, he is clearly misleading the public," he said.
"What he is leaving out of his figure is the thousands of jobs that would be created by the oil that would be flowing through that pipeline."


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Barbie Animation Cartoon Software
Open Barbie is a software that can do on-line decoration for Barbie dolls, and also design fashions for the Barbie dolls..
- OpenBarbie
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CrazyTalk Animator provides an exciting new approach to traditional 2D animation with innovative new tools that allow users to apply 3D motions to 2D characters.
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- Reallusion Inc.
- Shareware ($299.95)
- 217.4 Mb
- WinXP, WinVista x64, Win7 x32, Win7 x64, Windows Vista, Windows 8
Barbie Supermodel is a one or two player game that allows the player to play as Barbie. The main part of the game comprises very simple arcade-style sequences.
- barbie_super_model.exe
- GameGuerilla
- Freeware (Free)
- 1.28 Mb
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Free Barbie Wallpapers - welcome - Knitted Dolls Gallery a new world of Barbie wallpapers and Barbie dolls that you create entirely yourself. All desktop wallpapers are in 1280x1024, 1024x768 or 320x240 (PDA) resolution and .JPG Maximal Resolution.
- Free Barbie Wallpaper 5
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Cartoon Pig Game is a free cartoon game for kids including many interesting cartoon pig model. You will see the best cartoon pig images with this free cartoon pig game. This game shows rotating cartoon pig around an ellipse on a 3D space with a mirror on the floor.
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Make funny and amazing cartoon in creative way,sketch cartoon,sign above cartoon Make funny and amazing cartoons.You can create personalized cartoons of your friends, family or famous people.
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50th Anniversary Barbie- Happy Birthday 1.0 gives you unmatched convenience and flexibility that lets you know about Firefox Toobar for 50th Anniversary Barbie, 50th Birthday celebration.With the software, you can see where to buy authentic. ...
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Drawez. Cartoon Drawing Software is an easy-to-use drawing software for drawing cartoons: - Learn how to draw cartoons by searching and tracing cartoon drawings - Draw with your mouse or drawing tablet - Save your drawing as image, video or flash animation - Share your drawing to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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2D cartoon animation is used by almost all design teams in every professional art studio. Usually animators need to have enough skills to draw characters from scratch. They also need to be experienced in key-frame animation, motion logic and other crucial aesthetic concepts.
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Web Cartoon Maker uses simple C++ scripts to produce high quality animated cartoons. Programming cartoons is very easy using characters, images and sounds from our online library (free clipart).
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CrazyTalk Animator is a revolutionary animation suite with all the necessary tools to easily create pro-level animation. CrazyTalk Animator's stage is a 3D layered 2D studio where you can drag and drop actors, props, scenery and images or video directly t. ...
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CrazyTalk Animator is a revolutionary animation suite with all the necessary tools to easily create pro-level animation. CrazyTalk Animator's stage is a 3D layered 2D studio where you can drag and drop actors, props, scenery and images or video directly t. ...
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1990 was a critical year for Hanauma Bay in terms of balancing conservation interests and visitor needs. The enactment of the City & County's public access regulations and the initiation of the Hanauma Bay Education Program served to coalesce the conservation effort to slow the destructive activities of the overwhelming crowds of the 1980s.
These were important steps, however, the movement lacked visible broad-based support. Recognizing this, Peter Rosegg, of the Honolulu Advertiser, wrote an editorial requesting interested persons to call a hot-line and identify themselves as part of the community that supported the preservation initiatives. Those who called ultimately became the first of many citizens to form the Friends of Hanauma Bay. The Friends of Hanauma Bay have proven to be effective environmental advocates in government, neighborhood boards, and public hearings. Members' efforts give vital support to the community through conservation and preservation initiatives.
The Department of Parks and Recreation has recognized the Friends of Hanauma Bay as the official adopting agency for Hanauma Bay. In this capacity, it is responsible for annual clean-up events and special projects performed in collaboration with the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Manager.


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Security Expert: Business Owners Should Never Bank OnlineBy
Security blogger Brian Krebs knows a thing or two about the risks of cybercrimes. The security blogger who broke the news of the Target and Neiman Marcus data breaches spends his days investigating the cybercriminal underground and, as we reported in the recent issue of the magazine, has been the target of all sorts of digital, and at times physical, assaults. He's got surveillance cameras around his home, keeps a shotgun in his office, and has thought through how best to protect his own bank accounts.
Krebs says he has no major qualms about doing his personal banking online—largely because there are so many protections for consumers. If a consumer's bank account is hacked, the bank is generally responsible for covering the costs of the fraud. "If their account is emptied out, as long as the consumer notifies bank in a timely fashion, they don't have to pay for that," Krebs says.
According to the FTC (pdf), there are a few thresholds for what's considered timely. (For those of you keeping track, this is mandated in Section 205.6 of Regulation E.) If consumers notify their bank within two days of learning about the loss or theft, the most they'll have to pay is $50, no matter how much has been emptied from their checking account. (Consumers are also liable for only up to $50 of fraudulent credit card charges.) If they wait more than two days, but are still within 60 days after their account statement is sent to them, they could be responsible for up to $500.
Protections for business accounts are a whole other story: In general, banks aren't on the hook in the event of a fraud. Krebs has spent years documenting the ways small businesses have been victimized by cyber attacks. The results can be devastating, at times forcing the business to close when thieves wipe out their payroll or checking accounts. Because of this, Krebs says he does none of his business banking online. He drives to his bank to deposit old-fashioned paper checks in person. Krebs says not enough people know about this distinction, including bank tellers. When he gives paid lectures, Krebs says he asks to travel in business class and often strikes up a conversation with his seatmates. When he mentions this business banking vulnerability, his seatmates are often dumbstruck. "OK," Krebs says, "Let's have a conversation about this."


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The plague is going around my family…ok not necessarily the plague but some awful sort of cold/flu. It's not fun, let me tell you. My sister, dad, brother-in-law and mother-in-law all had it. I stocked up on the vitamin c, took my vitamins, drank lots of coconut water to get my electrolytes…no such luck. On Friday night I got home after a great day at Ikea, and it hit me hard. I started to feel a little off, and by Sunday I was shaking uncontrollably with a fever. I'm feeling a bit better today, but not 100%. I was supposed to go to a Blazer game tonight with my sister, and out to eat at my favorite place Henry's, instead I'll be in bed with my applesauce and pudding…the only thing I've eaten for 3 days.
To distract myself from this pity party I've been throwing myself, I want to focus on the great things that I've been enjoying lately.
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This Sally Hansen "Mint Sorbet" color has been on my nails since Saturday. I absolutely love it! For some reason nail polish does not stay very well on my nails, but this specific color does not chip off like the others. It's my favorite!
Is it just me, or is Friends on TV every time you need something to watch? It has been great knowing that I can find Friends on TV on some channel 97% of the time. It has made my sick days worthwhile. :)
My Sunbeam electric blanket has been such an amazing thing. While feverish and shaking from being so cold I've found myself wrapped in layers under this thing. A lifesaver! Also, with dual controls so Zack doesn't die from heat stroke on his side of the bed.
This print from Katygirl Designs is a gift that I' ordered for Zack for Christmas. He loves this verse, and I thought it would be the perfect addition to our home! Now just to figure out where to hang it…
This book by Jan-Philipp Sendker was a great read. It was an interesting story that kept me captivated through the very last page. I would recommend it for sure.
What are you loving right now? I'd love to hear from others about their favorite things…or what gets them through lonely sick days at home.


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Alumni Relations
News stories
These are some current news items of interest to UC alumni:
Monday's Asa Gray Lecture Canceled
Replacement Seminar Slated for Nov. 9
Written By Tyler Gardinier '14, PR Intern
Look for more information to come on Nov. 9 lecture
Utica, NY (09/04/2013)- The Sept. 9 lecture by Rebecca Pinder, sponsored by the Asa Gray Society at Utica College, has been canceled. Pinder, adjunct instructor at Columbia-Greene Community College, was to speak on "The role of earthworms living in riparian zones: predator-prey interactions and nitrogen cycling."
The Asa Gray Seminar Series, sponsored by the Asa Gray Biological Society, is the longest-running seminar series at Utica College. Scientists are invited from throughout the region to present on their ongoing research.
All lectures are held in Donahue Auditorium, Gordon Science Center, on the Utica College campus at 4 p.m. An informal reception immediately follows.
A replacement seminar is planned for Nov. 4; details will be available soon.
For more information, call 315-792-3028.
About Utica College – Utica College, founded in 1946, is a comprehensive private institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The College, located in upstate central New York, approximately 90 miles west of Albany and 50 miles east of Syracuse, currently enrolls over 4,000 students in 38 undergraduate majors, 29 minors, 20 graduate programs and a number of paraprofessional and special programs.
Convocation Adddress
"It seems crazy to say but many of you are in the Class of 2019, and you are about to embark on the most unforgettable 4 years of your life."
Brian Agnew '03
Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Health System
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"The educational background and professors at UC provided me with a grounding that has been very helpful in the career that is heavily based on math." "The educational background and professors at UC provided me with a grounding that has been very helpful in the career that is heavily based on math."
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Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann sat down with Al Franken this afternoon. Here's the interview:
MPR News Reporting on state politics and government
Archives for February 6, 2009
DFL Sen. Chuck Wiger issued a news release this afternoon saying he would offer a bill that would allow slot machines in bars and the two metropolitan airports. He said he'll use that money for schools. Here's the release: State Sen. Chuck Wiger announced that he will introduce legislation on Monday, Feb. 9 that allows Read more →
As MPR's Bob Collins wrote earlier, Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken are doing a full court press on the press. Franken and Coleman have been doing interviews with several outlets (AP has a story out already and the Pi Press says it will sit down with him). MPR's Tom Crann will talk with Read more →
The federal economic recovery package continues to weigh heavily on Minnesota lawmakers, who are waiting to see how much money is coming their way. During today's weekly media briefing, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, DFL-Minneapolis, said she was concerned that the U.S. Senate might take direct aid to states out of the bill. Kelliher described Read more →
Gov. Pawlenty's February travel schedule could take him out of the state again. Pawlenty is headed to Munich, Germany this weekend for a Security conference. The Conservative Political Action Conference has also invited Pawlenty to speak at its annual conference on February 28th. Pawlenty will be speaking right after a seminar called "How Barack Obama Read more →
The jobless rate jumps to 7.6%. U.S. Senate Race Al Franken asks the Minnesota Supreme Court to seat him. MPR and the Pi Press have stories. Elections officials describe counting errors. Coleman's team also seizes on newfound ballots. The Star Tribune says Franken is working to get rejected absentees from DFL areas into the count. Read more →


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Turkey Mandarin Salad RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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A refreshing, interesting combination of turkey, pasta and fruit with a lightly sweet dressing makes this a family favorite. I found the recipe in an old church cookbook years ago. —Bernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Recommended: Fresh, Balanced & Filling No-Cook Summer Dinners
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup halved seedless red grapes
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup cooked macaroni
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- Toasted almonds, optional
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, onion and salt; mix well. Add grapes, celery, oranges and macaroni; toss lightly to mix. Cover and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, combine fold whipped cream into mayonnaise; fold into salad along with almonds. Top with toasted almonds if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Originally published as Turkey Mandarin Salad in Taste of Home December/January 1994, p33
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Life hurts. This helps.
Announcing the long-awaited yoga video from acclaimed teacher and writer, J. Brown. Containing a deeply breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice, geared towards well-being and lessening of pain. In that way, it truly is for anyone. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner. You are in the right place. Take a breather with J. Brown, in this singular yoga practice video and teaching.
The Essential Yoga Practice
Slower Is Stronger
This is THE yoga practice. The exact same sequence J. Brown uses in every class he teaches, adaptable for every student he teaches, and the same self-practice he uses himself. Its root-pose simplicity and everyday repetition provide for deeper assessment and adaption than "variety-pack" yoga classes. This is the yoga practice aimed at feeling well above all.
Developed methodically over 20 years as a teacher and lifetime student in the great tradition lineage of "the teacher of the teachers", T. Krishnamacharya, and ongoing at his Ahbyasa ("practical") yoga center in Brooklyn, NY where this series was filmed.
At the heart of this form of self-care, is a genuine focus on breathing in both talk and deed. We find that the breath, more than the musclulature, is the source of strength, flexibility and healing.
It's all about learning to make yourself feel well vs. achieving impressive looking poses (and continuing to feel pain). In that spirit, we are pleased to offer this yoga practice tool of singular quality.
NOTE: Breath sound is amplified for teaching purposes. Your breathing doesn't want to be forced; just relaxed, measured and even.
J. Brown's Yoga Practice - DVD + Downloads
- The Extended 75-minute Open Practice
- The Full 60-minute Basics Practice
- The Half 30-minute Practice
- The Quarter 15-minute Practice
- The 7-Minute 'I Don't Have Time' Practice
"My pain disappeared and I began to sleep again. The effects were so powerful that I wanted to introduce others to the practice. So, I enrolled in J's teacher training program."
Rachel King
"J is bringing something new to the table here....softness towards uncertainty, and a sober regard of self, other and relationship."
Matthew Remski - Author, Threads of Yoga
"This yoga helped me deal with the anxieties of life as a police officer. Helped me be a better father. A better husband. Overall, a better person. And I am glad I found it."
Angel Arrieta -
Retired NYC Police Officer
"Changed my life in so many ways—sounds like an overstatement, but it's true. I can't thank J. enough. Give it a try and find out what it feels like to be pain-free and more resilient than ever."
Elizabeth Stephens
"This simple breath-centered practice is how I changed my stomach. I stress a lot. Everything goes to my stomach. But this practice shows me again and again that I can make the stress go away and not hurt anymore. It just feels good."
Alexandra Kueas
"Highly recommend new DVD by J. Brown. So different and wonderful. Tremendous back pain relief."
Amy's Yoga Journey
"This video from J. Brown is important. Please watch it. J. is a lifetime student in the great tradition lineage of Professor T. Krishnamacharya, "the teacher of the teachers."
Mark Whitwell -Teacher & Author - Yoga of Heart and The Promise
"Practicing with J. Brown yields a profound experience of my strength and my heart; he is a gifted and treasured teacher to me."
Elena Brower -
Founder, ViraYoga
Author, Art of Attention
"His steadfast commitment to the teaching of breath-centered, individualized asana practice has made him a leading proponent of the deeper, therapeutic applications of yoga...I recommend this new DVD produced by my friend and colleague J. Brown. "
Leslie Kaminoff - Founder, The Breathing Project. Co-author, Yoga Anatomy
"J. Brown offers yoga that allows us to practice what many of us really need - slowing down, and listening to our breath and our body."
Neil Pearson - Chair of the Canadian Physiotherapy Pain Science Division


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You Have EnoughHow can you offer God your best today?
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- Voice of Hope - Worship Dance VideoA choreographed expression of worship using flags, streamers, and a billow cloth.tlperez122008-03-17T00:00:0015,765 views00:04:33
- "True Love" DanceA prophetic/evangelistic dance which purposefully expresses the freedom we now have in Christ because of His choice to willingly give His life.----A perfect example of what "true love" really is.
Performed by: Esther Venegas, Milena B...tlperez122008-03-17T00:00:005,963 views00:04:10
- Victory DanceA dance which expresses the victory we have in Christ!!tlperez122008-03-17T00:00:0012,531 views00:02:44
- Revelation danceA colorful expression of the majestic attributes of God.tlperez122008-03-17T00:00:0011,527 views00:05:00
- Great and Mighty DanceAn upbeat expression declaring how "great and mighty" our God really is.tlperez122008-03-17T00:00:008,450 views00:03:32
- Holy Visitation DanceA prophetic expression of spiritual warfare.
Performed by Legacy Dance Team, San Antonio, TX
Music: "Holy Visitation" by Rita Springertlperez122008-03-17T00:00:0013,637 views00:03:10
- Song of Ezekiel DanceA powerful and prophetic expression of God's restorative power!!
Performed by: Legacy Dance Team----Legacy Church, San Antonio, TX
Music: Song of Ezekiel by Christ for the Nationstlperez122008-03-17T00:00:006,441 views00:04:15
- Let it Rain danceA dynamic expression of our desire for God to send "His Rain" over our lives, to bring breakthough where there has been resistance, to bring abundance where there has been lack, and to bring joy where there has been sorrow.
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I found a great program that…
I get email all the time from readers who want me to know about freeware and shareware programs that change the status of read only files, turn off XP Messenger Service , display hard drive contents, monitor open processes, and other simple tasks. Of course, we appreciate and encourage reader feedback and recommendations, but I had a few thoughts that I'd like to pass along.
Why install a program to do what can be done manually? The answer is simple—they save time, are mostly easy to use, work with the click of a button, etc.
We want things to be easy. This is the 21st century after all—we have robot pets, genetically altered food, and cars that talk. We love our PCs, but they often cause more problems than they solve.
If we give you a great tip on how to make JPEGs smaller to send in email using a your image editing software, [1] you might decide to make it even easier by downloading a program that does it for you. That's fine, our feelings aren't hurt if there's freeware that can save you time.
Here is my concern: if you download a dozen programs to do things that you can easily do yourself, then you are using up hard drive space. Think of it like this: imagine that you had a chef to cook your food, a person to get you dressed, a chauffeur to drive you around, a gardener to do your lawn, a maid to clean your house, and a mechanic to tune up your car. Sounds great. Now imagine that they all share a three bedroom house with you. Yikes! It's getting crowded in here.
Now do you get my point? Freeware and shareware applications are good, but try not to fill up your system with stuff you don't really need. Also, when you download, save the setup file to disk rather than letting it sit on your hard drive too. If you are running out of space on your hard drive, try removing some of the redundant toys that you downloaded.
There are great applications out there that actually DO make computing easier, I just thought I'd share these thoughts with you.
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Not sure if these have been posted yet, i found these under the buildings name, Adina Pilgrim.
http://www.enstruct.com.au/projects/410 ... pment.aspx
Ben wrote:yes and No. There are some larger companies looking for space.
Shahkar wrote:Considering we have almost 16000m² vacant in 70 Franklin Street and an expected 6000m² to be released with the completion 80 Grenfell Street this year, the chances of this going up soon are pretty slim
Dazzeland wrote:I think it's safe to say that this one is dead
mattblack wrote:Dazzeland wrote:I think it's safe to say that this one is dead
This project is still up on the enstruct website.
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As we've interviewed the young people of the Occupy generation, we've witnessed them giving birth to an embodied spirituality that deeply values authenticity…balances concept and experience… combines creativity and compassion with a passion for justice…celebrates unity within diversity…and practices joy, fun and the fullness of life.This post and the next look at the ways in which these young visionaries are structuring a new society: redefining the role of spiritual leadership and the role o … [Read more...]
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He's a cool guy. No, scratch that. He's way more awesome than cool. I mean, what other human on the planet, besides Tuck Everlasting, doesn't age for
|Daddy and me, shortly after my glorious birth in 1983
|Daddy and Beatrice Kate, June 2010
In the years since Casey and I have been married, my relationship with my father has grown and deepened. I could do an entire post or two about my Daddy and his quirky-ness. We get each other and as a result, he's become one of my closest friends. And I stick up for my close friends. Especially when they're snubbed by a big corporation.
Case in point: Pizza Hut.
Last night as I was driving home from a Mom's Night In with my Stroller Strides Mamas, I noticed a missed call from my Dad. When I returned his call, expecting him to be tired and ready for bed, this is what happened:
*Ring Ring*
Dad: Dammit. Hello?
Ashley: Uh, Daddy? Is everything ok?
Dad: Oh, hey. I thought you were Pizza Hut. I'm in a war with them right now you know.
Ashley: *Silently giggling at how ridiculous that sounded* Uh..... care to explain?
Dad: Do you know how long I've been waiting on my pizza?
Ashley: No. I have no idea. Maybe like 45 minutes (That seemed like a reasonable guess, right?)
Dad: 2 HOURS
Ashley: I hope you called and cancelled it
Dad: You bet I did. And I gave them a good cussing too (Note: I'm leaving out the slew of obscenities hurled at Pizza Hut at this moment; to keep the blog PG-13). Now, I'm hungry and I'm tired and I'm all wired up because of this.
Ahh, my father. Apparently, the world's calmest, chillest man can become unhinged when he doesn't get his pizza on time. Long story short: Pizza Hut says that they tried to deliver the pizza and no one answered the door; and thus had they had to remake his pizza, causing delays.
Turns out, no one actually came to his door. We know this because 1) His house isn't that big and he would have heard someone at the front door and 2) He has the unfortunate combination of two impossibly
When he called to say, "Hey, where's my pizza", he got a helping of Smarmy Attitude along with their excuses; and they refused to deliver his pizza again. And, they refused to compensate him for it. Truthfully, I think that's what really set him over the edge. Pizza that's two hours late and no attempt to make it right?!? Come on, Pizza Hut. You really should know better.
I've been known to fire off a letter or two to businesses who show poor displays of customer service. My father, on the other hand, let's it roll off his back. Not this time. I bet his blood pressure was sky high over the Pepperoni Throwdown.
And because of all of this, Pizza Hut, I join my father in solidarity against your establishment. Nobody puts
Oh, and if I have to hear this replayed 4,000 times from Daddy this weekend ... then I'll make sure every one of my friends never eats there again either. Got it, punks?
*Was that intimidating enough, Daddy???!??


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>Off the Beaten Path>Paczis!
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I am not eating anything remotely fun or tasty because of an upcoming race. No paczki today seems wrong. If someone could have one for me, I'd be most appreciative...
I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
Done. This was my first paczi ever BTW.
I'm not indulging this year, since my weight is NOT even remotely where it should be. Sucks, because I really want to try every flavor of the drunken paczkis!
Atonement starts tomorrow.
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Coalition plans to put a £500-a-week cap on benefits are in chaos.
Rebel Lib Dem peers, including former leader Lord Ashdown, are set to vote against the cap today.
But Deputy PM Nick Clegg is backing Tory Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith in his bid to force through the new benefits limit.
The crisis comes as figures reveal Britain's benefits bill will rise by £5billion next year because of soaring unemployment under the ConDems.
Despite the Tories' attempts to cut benefits, the overall bill for housing, incapacity and unemployment will be more than £44billion in 2013-14.
Labour's Work and Pensions spokesman Liam Byrne says the Tories' benefit reforms will leave families poorer and taxpayers worse off.
In a speech later today, Mr Byrne will say: "The truth is we simply can't afford to renew the Welfare State for the 21st century without more people back in work."
Leaked government figures show the benefits cap could push 100,000 more children into poverty.
Critics say it will force families on benefits out of wealthier areas.
Peers will vote on it later today and Church of England bishops are expected to join Lib Dem rebels. Lord Ashdown said the new legislation was completely unacceptable.
But Mr Clegg said: "It surely can't be fair, it can't be right, that you can be getting more on benefits than someone going out earning £35,000."
Mr Duncan Smith said: "It's all very well for the bishops to express a political opinion, but I would love them to ask about the poor people on low incomes who are working hard and doing the right thing."
Polls show three quarters of voters back the benefit limit.


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We all know what a terrible situation Detroit is facing with its homeless dog population right now. Shelters are fuller than full. Many dogs (guesses range from 3,000 to over 50,000) roam the streets after being turned loose by their previous owners.
Other pet lovers work to keep their pets, relying on pet food banks. This month, we're partnering with The DaVinci Foundation for Animals, named for their rescue dog DaVinci, to assist All about Animals Food Bank to help provide food to pet owners. Along with providing food to needy pet lovers, they also work to feed the homeless pets that live on the streets of Detroit, as seen in the photo above.
The DaVinci Foundation for Animals has worked previously to help the food bank, providing over a ton of dog food:
But they're running dangerously close to empty shelves once again…so we'd like to ask your help.
The DaVinci Foundation for Animals has links for ways you can purchase dog food to benefit the food bank. ALL the food and donations go directly to the food bank.
And, even if you can't donate, we'd like to ask you for help getting the word out about this month-long drive. We're going to have a couple of great giveaways to publicize this food drive, starting with this super giveaway from DaVinci himself! By sharing the word about this food drive to your friends and followers, you can help the dogs of Detroit!
How to Help the Food Bank
You'll find numerous ways to help on this Donate page for The DaVinci Foundation (a 501c3 rescue). Click the "food bank assistance" link to order food directly via Amazon or click the donation links for your money to go further with specially-priced food.
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The man charged with Daniel Morcombe's murder admitted a comfit image of a suspect in the teenager's disappearance looked like him, a court has heard.
Brett Peter Cowan was interviewed by police in July 2005, two years after Daniel disappeared from a bus stop under the Kiel Mountain Road overpass on Nambour Connection Road on the Sunshine Coast.
Mr Cowan was quizzed about his movements on the day Daniel was last seen when the accused was interviewed at the Nerang police station on the Gold Coast by Detective Sergeant Tracey Barnes and Detective Sergeant Mark Wright.
A video recording of the interview was played in the Brisbane Supreme Court on Monday where Mr Cowan is on trial.
Sergeant Barnes asked Mr Cowan whether he had seen any comfit images of suspects in the case published in the newspaper or on television.
The comfit sketches were created from witnesses' accounts of a man seen standing under the overpass, near a young boy.
"Do you think you look anything like the comfits?" she asked.
Mr Cowan replied: "I thought one of them."
"One of them actually looks more like my brother than looks like me."
Mr Cowan emerged as a person of interest in the case as early as December 21, 2003, two weeks after Daniel disappeared.
Daniel was last seen shortly after 2pm on December 7, 2003.
Mr Cowan told police he left home about 1pm that day to collect a mechanical mulcher from a friend and returned about 2.30pm.
"I knew I wasn't home any later than three o'clock," he said.
Mr Cowan said he returned home via Nambour Connection Road, but did not notice anything beneath the overpass.
"I didn't seen anybody or any cars ... not that I was really paying attention to anything like that," he said.
However, he said he had noticed a broken down bus near the Woombye turn-off, with a number of people still on board.
Sergeant Wright told Mr Cowan a number of witnesses had seen a car and a young boy beneath the overpass at the same time he would have been driving along Nambour Connection Road.
"If the suggestion was that you weren't home til three ... there's a bit of a gap in time that we're a little bit interested in," Sergeant Wright said.
"All of our witnesses are in that period and they all say there's a bit of activity [under the overpass] ...That period of time is the money time for us, because someone has taken that child in that time ...
"The problem with us is that this isn't going anywhere ... we can't write this off and say it's definitely not Brett Cowan."
Mr Cowan suggested police check the traffic cameras in the area to determine what time he would have returned home.
Just as the interview ended, Sergeant Barnes asked Mr Cowan: "If you had abducted Daniel would you tell me?"
Mr Cowan replied: "Probably not."
Mr Cowan has pleaded not guilty to one count each or murder, indecently dealing with a child under the age of 16 and improperly dealing with a corpse.
The trial continues.


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Christopher Maloney has denied claims that he attacked a co-star when he was performing on cruise ships.
The X Factor hopeful is on tenterhooks, waiting to hear if he has made it through to next week's X Factor semi final but before he takes to the stage, as Dermot O'Leary reveals which two acts will perform in the sing off, the 34 year old has had to face yet another day of accusations.
He's been called a diva and a loner in recent weeks and last night Gary Barlow blasted his fellow judges for acting like Chris had 'killed somebody' but that's almost exactly what the newspapers are implying today. They are claiming that Maloney once tried to strangle a fellow cruise ship performer.
Janette Galbraith told The Mirror that she once shared a cabin with the Liverpudlian, when they both performed on board a cruise ship and explained that they never really got on.
She said that the crooner acted very much like a diva back then too and one night she set him straight, told him exactly what she and the other performers thought of him and apparently sent him over the edge.
She said:
"I gave him a few home truths about what the other singers and dancers really thought of him. I told him that no one liked him.
"Suddenly he flipped. His face totally changed. It was like he was someone else. His eyes started to burn red and he began shouting."
Janette added:
"He lunged towards me and grabbed me around the throat. I screamed and tried to get him off.
"Somehow I managed to get loose and ran out of the cabin, crying. I cried for hours that night."
Galbraith revealed though that there will be no official record of the attack, because she didn't report him to officials….she says out of fear.
She was moved cabins and says she didn't speak to the singer after the incident, though she claimed that he never once apologised for his behaviour or spoke about the argument.
The tension between them didn't last for long, as Janette says a short time later Christopher was thrown off the ship for drinking in front of passengers. She added:
"I was so relieved.
"We went our separate ways and I just tried to forget about him."
Unreality TV contacted the X Factor team about the allegations and were told that Chris denies the allegations fully. A spokesperson on behalf of Christopher Maloney said:
"Chris denies the allegations."
Many fans of Chris have been reacting against this story online and some believe that Simon Cowell and his SYCO team are behind the claims and are using the newspapers to force Maloney out of the competition.
One fan messaged Unreality TV saying:
"if this show is not willing to sign every possible winner of the show then they should stop it.what they are doing now is so sickening,disgusting and violating human decency and morality,so far its the dirtiest and scandalous show i've ever watched. [sic]"
A supporter named Lynsey added:
"As I said on Twitter, what perfect timing for a story like this to come out. After all, the "diva" stuff didn't work, so they had to pull out the big guns to try and stop people voting for him. Who cares if it's most likely a load of rubbish?
Seriously, the media witchhunt is getting boring now. It's overshadowing the whole show."
Sarah Jane continued:
"Fishy how this all comes to light a week after Tulisa lost all her acts & we all know how bitter & spiteful she was about Christopher getting further than any of Tulisa's girls. I wouldn't put it past her to hire someone to make up this kinda story about him because I've seen the lengths she went to last year with lying about Misha B being a bully & the fact she & louis have made up huge, malicious stories about his diva, arrogant, fake behaviour which has "alienated" the whole group of contestants against him. I mean common, if she can lie about something like that, she can tell lies about anything in my opinion. However this kinda lie is 100 steps too far, accusing someone of attempted murder!! Bloody hell! [sic]"
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Here's a reminder of one of Chris' performances last night, and you can see where we ranked him in our quarterfinal charts by clicking here…


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Arts & Entertainment
DVD Picks 02.27.2011
BY Steve D. Greydanus
Register Film Critic
February 27-March 12, 2011 Issue | Posted 2/18/11 at 2:14 PM
127 Hours (2010)
Get Low (2010)
Last Train Home (2010)
Megamind (2010)
Unstoppable (2010)
Waiting for "Superman" (2010)
Bambi (1940)
Lots of good stuff on the new releases shelf this week! Deserving of special note is Get Low. Starring Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek, it's a quirky, low-key tale about a Depression-era Tennessee backwoodsman who throws himself a funeral while he's still alive. It's a moving tale of regret, confession and redemption.
The best bet for family audiences is Megamind, DreamWorks' spoof of the Superman mythos, with Will Ferrell as a Lex Luthor/Brainiac-style villain, Brad Pitt as the lantern-jawed hero Megaman, and Tina Fey as the Lois Lane figure. Also, look for Disney's classic Bambi, now on DVD — one of the finest films ever made for very young children.
For older audiences, a couple of fact-inspired adventure stories — one moving like a freight train, the other solid as a rock. Unstoppable stars Denzel Washington and Star Trek's Chris Pine as working-class heroes running down a runaway freight train. It's far from perfect, but likable stars and a strong premise carry it to the end of the line.
Danny Boyle's 127 Hours, starring James Franco as real-life adventurer Aron Ralston, is a far stronger film — but not for the faint of heart! A grueling survival story about a Utah wilderness ramble gone bad, the film pits the self-reliant Ralston against an implacable foe: a fallen boulder pinning his arm. The cost is horrific, and his rugged individualism isn't the only thing he loses.
Finally, a couple of remarkable documentaries. Waiting for "Superman" takes a hard look at the state of American public education, indicting some surprising targets, including the teachers' unions and the Democratic Party. And Last Train Home takes the annual Chinese New Year holiday, which plunges China's cities into chaos every year as 130 million migrant workers travel back to their rural homes, as a point of departure for examining tensions in modern Chinese life.
Content advisory: 127 Hours: A harrowing, graphic amputation sequence; sexual content in flashbacks (nothing explicit), including a nonmarital bedroom scene and a scene involving group nudity; much obscene language and limited profanity. Mature viewing; discretion advised. Get Low: Brief violence; references to an adulterous relationship and an act of murderous violence; at least one profanity; other mature themes, especially relating to death. Teens and up. Last Train Home: Domestic conflict; some obscenity. Teens and up. Megamind: Animated action violence; a few rude phrases. Fine family viewing. Unstoppable: Disaster-style peril and action; references to marital troubles; a few profanities and some crude words. Teens and up. Waiting for "Superman": A few instances of bad language and mature references. Not really for kids. Bambi: Some menacing sequences and stressful themes, including the offscreen death of a mother. Fine family viewing.
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Google-Powered Kiosks Serve As Outdoor Search Engines
Pilot project turns bus shelters into internet-connected tourist information centers.
Instead of having to rely on your smartphone, Google has teamed up with R/GA London to offer an alternative way to track down local attractions, weather and travel information in London. "Google Outside" is a pilot scheme that uses giant display at 160 locations around the city to make search accessible outdoors. Now there's no need to squint at your phone while trying to find a tourist attraction that is probably only a few feet from where you're standing.
The screens use existing smartphone technology called Google Now to take into account local conditions and provide people with information about their current location. This means that on a rainy day you are more likely to be directed to the nearest cinema, as opposed to the nearest public park.
A Google spokesperson told The Drum:
We are currently testing a new way of helping users get the most out of London, as we want people to enjoy Google wherever they are. The Google search app has so many great features that people can use outdoors, and we thought various spots in London would be give people a chance to experience it for a while.
R/GA London worked with Google on the concept and execution of the pilot, while Clear Channel UK provided the advertising space on bus shelters, and CBS Outdoor managed sales for the London Underground. The media agency involved on the project was Manning Gottlieb OMD.
Sources: Marketing Magazine, The Drum
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text: Bart accidentally sprays epoxy in Milhouse's hair -- and the resulting haircut makes Milhouse look like his father, prompting Bart and Lisa to dress Milhouse like an adult so they can do things that require parental supervision. Meanwhile, Marge tries to wean Maggie off an educational DVD series that was pulled for stunting developmental growth in younger children and Homer becomes incredibly skilled at "find-the-hidden-object" picture puzzle books.--------------------------!!This episode contains examples of (YMMV tropes can be found [[YMMV/TheSimpsonsS24E13HardlyKirking here]]):* KarmaHoudini: Skinner and Chalmers coerce "Kirk" into voting their way and aren't seen receiving any sort of punishment for it.


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Can you recognize a wildlife myth when you hear one? Some are simply strange, while others cause animal suffering. "Myths can perpetuate negative stereotypes and disseminate harmful advice," says Meghann Cant, animal welfare educator for the BC SPCA. "Even the most innocuous ones are hurtful on some level because they prevent us from truly understanding wildlife."
Myth: Moles destroy lawns.Fact: Mole holes may be unsightly, but lawns can actually benefit from mole activity. Moles provide insect control by feeding on underground larvae which can cause other forms of damage to the lawn. Tunneling also aerates the soil and can improve lawn health over time. Also, the mole holes make a natural putting range!
Myth: Baby birds cannot be returned to their nest once you have touched them.Fact: Baby birds carrying human scent are not automatically rejected by their parents. Not only do most birds have a poor sense of smell, they also make very committed parents not readily deterred by human interference.
Myth: Opossums can hang upside down by their tails.Fact: Opossums have a long, scaly tail which acts as an extra limb. Though well adapted for grasping tree branches, their tail is rarely used for hanging upside down – and definitely not for sleeping in this position!
Myth: Seeing a raccoon out during the day means the animal has rabies.Fact: Raccoons are typically nocturnal, coming out at night to forage for food. However, healthy raccoons can also be active during the day when they are competing for food, nursing young or have been excluded from their den.
Myth: Cats who only play with their prey are not doing much harm.Fact: Animals who escape from a cat are still at risk of dying. Cats carry harmful bacteria on their teeth and claws, so even a tiny puncture wound or scratch can lead to life-threatening infection. Cats can also cause serious internal injuries such as hemorrhaging. Animals who have been pawed at or picked up by a cat should be taken to a wildlife rehabilitator for assessment and treatment – even when there are no obvious injuries.
Myth: Porcupines can throw their quills.Fact: When threatened, porcupines erect their quills and lash their tail. Although quills can detach from their body and tail and embed themselves into almost anything – or anyone! – direct contact is required.
Myth: You should attempt to feed an orphaned animal you have rescued.Fact: Feeding orphaned animals can actually do more harm than good. Babies require special diets and specific feeding methods – and only after they have been assessed by a wildlife rehabilitator.
Myth: Woodpeckers kill trees.Fact: Actually, woodpeckers can help to maintain tree health by feeding on wood-boring insects. Significant tree damage by woodpeckers is more likely the result of a heavy insect infestation that would kill the tree regardless of woodpecker activity.
Photo credits: Porcupine - Michael Hewitt; Woodpeckers - Al Crawford
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a not-for-profit organization reliant on public donations. Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.
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TORONTO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index closed at its weakest level in more than five weeks on Monday, pressured by global growth concerns, sustained pressure on crude prices, and anticipation of a December rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
The most influential downward force was Brookfield Asset Management Inc, which declined 5.6 percent to C$43.25 after changing tack in its takeover approach for Australian port and rail company Asciano Ltd.
The energy group retreated 1.2 percent as oversupply weighed on crude oil prices for a fourth straight day, with Suncor Energy Inc down 1.3 percent at C$38.97.
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Jake Stillwell's goal with 5:01 remaining in the third period gave the Winnipeg Blues a 2-0 lead in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League championship series on Tuesday night in Dauphin.
Stillwell led the Blues to a 4-3 victory over the Dauphin Kings in Game 2 of the best-of-seven final, with Game 3 slated for Thursday night in Winnipeg. Warren Callis, Liam Bilton and Mitch Hansen also scored for the Blues. Brandonite Mitch Van Teeling, Dylan Butler and Jared Morris scored for the Kings, while Tanner Butler of Souris had a pair of assists.
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I joined a shooting club to have access to the range when not open to the public. There are several guys that I know that are members and do a lot of skeet shooting. So, not to be left out when not on the pistol range, I picked up a new Browning Citori 525 12ga, 28" o/u, to try my hand at skeet.
Beautiful guns that are also very functional.
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By Paul Kennedy
The news out of the United Arab Emirates was good for Concacaf. Mexico and Honduras reached the quarterfinals of the Under-17 World
Cup, and Mexico, a winner in a 12-round shootout over Brazil, moved into the semifinals.
Mexico was no surprise. After all, it's already won the U-17 title in 2005 and 2011. But Honduras
had gone pointless in its two previous appearances in the world championship.
Mexico and Honduras form two of the three faces of Concacaf. On the one hand, you have countries like Mexico
and the United States that have hosted three World Cups in the last 50 years and both have pro leagues that rank among the top 10 leagues in the world in average attendance. Only Europe has hosted
more World Cups or boasts more leagues in the top 10 in attendance than Concacaf. Then, you have Central America, where in the majority of countries, like Honduras, soccer is hugely popular.
But the vast majority of Concacaf's members are from the Caribbean, many of them small islands, like the Cayman Islands, site of the 2013 Concacaf Sports Summit, with a population of 53,000, Turks
& Caicos Islands (population: 32,000) and Montserrat (6,000). Cricket is the No. 1 sport throughout much of the Caribbean.
They all combine to make Concacaf one of the most diverse
confederations within FIFA, ranging from some of the biggest soccer-playing nations in the world and to some of the smallest, as well as what FIFA president Sepp
Blatter likes to call "a melange of cultures and races."
"You have the richest," he says, "the so-called richest -- I put a question mark when the richest cannot open its
national parks -- and you have Montserrat."
Concacaf has 41 members -- Bonaire, a Dutch island, joined in April -- of which 35 are FIFA members, 12 admitted in the last quarter century.
With 35 members, Concacaf -- specifically, its former president, Jack Warner -- used its size to wield considerable political power with FIFA, usually in
support of Blatter and his agenda.
But Concacaf, best known as the organizer of the Gold Cup, has always suffered from an image problem, and the confederation was badly tarnished by
scandals that resulted in the forced resignations of Warner and general secretary, Chuck Blazer, sanctions against dozens of soccer officials from the
Caribbean, an IRS probe and legal and accounting bills extending into the millions of dollars.
Against that backdrop, a new Concacaf administration was installed and its offices moved
from New York, where Blazer rented space in the Trump Tower, to Miami, a hub for quick flights to the Caribbean and Central America. The first task of President Jeffrey Webb and general secretary Enrique Sanz was to rehabilitate its image. Its Integrity Committee Report released late last year exposed many
of the business practices of Warner and Blazer -- both former FIFA executive committee members -- that ranged from fraud by Warner to breach of fiduciary duty by Blazer. Just how much they made is
unknown, but it is safe to say each made millions of dollars during their two decades in charge of Concacaf.
The Integrity Committee Report is considered a model of transparency for a
sport that suffers from its secrecy, but it is only the beginning for Concacaf. Webb says the organization will fail if its members don't hold its leaders accountable. And he emphasizes how they need
to reach out to their local governments and demand improved infrastructure for soccer. He doesn't come right out and say it, but the uptake of his message is that Concacaf's members have to do more to
take care of themselves so they are not dependent on development grants from FIFA or Concacaf -- handouts if you will -- that generally come with political IOUs and fostered the poisoned political
environment of international soccer.
Much of the work being done is not the kind that will grab headlines. Sanz says the executive committee has already met five or six times this season
and plans on meeting two more times before the end of the year. Concacaf continues to welcome new staff -- all but a few specialists have left -- as it has transited from New York to Miami. "We have a
very good team," says Sanz. "We've added very good members, and getting them to work together has been a pleasure." The first Gold Cup of the new administration is out of the way -- Webb says it was
the most profitable in history -- but work has begun on the 2015 tournament. (A two-year cycle for the Gold Cup doesn't leave much downtime.)
But much of the ongoing work of Concacaf is
to assess the state of its membership and ascertain its needs. "They want coaching courses, grassroots events, obviously things they need to grow the game, uniforms, balls," says Saenz. "There's huge
interest in the region to develop coaching, referee, administration and marketing courses. We are working hand in hand with FIFA to develop the right programs for the region."
A Concacaf
under-15 championship -- reserved for smaller Concacaf nations -- might not seem like a big deal, but it is huge for those federations without an ongoing national team program. A boys event was held
this summer in Cayman, and Concacaf will alternate boys and girls events each year. The goal is to kickstart national team programs to get players prepared for international competition, starting at
the under-17 level -- the same level where Mexico and Honduras excelled in the UAE.
But it isn't a one-program-fits-all concept. Concacaf wants to work with members to exploit their
strengths wherever they may lie. That might be futsal or beach soccer. The goal is make members more competitive at all levels.
The theme of the 2013 Concacaf Sports Summit, held in
Cayman, was "Transformation Through Partnership," and it attracted prime ministers and sports ministers from across the region as well as federation executives. Speakers included Blatter, FIFA
secretary general Jerome Valcke, Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary general of the Qatar 2022 organizing committee, and MLS
commissioner Don Garber.
Here are some takeaways from the conference:
FIFA loves the U.S. market.
One cannot emphasize enough how important the United States and its soccer market is to FIFA. Valcke came right out and said he definitely supports the 2026 World Cup coming to the United
States. Valcke won't be the one to decide who'll get the 2026 World Cup, but such a public stance is unusual.
Valcke -- the commercial head of FIFA -- said the power of soccer was
to provide live content to media companies. And nowhere is live content valued more than in the United States, where rights fees have gone through the roof. A generation ago, FIFA couldn't give away
the English-language rights in the United States, but now it's FIFA's most valuable market when you combine English- and Spanish-language rights.
That makes the displeasure of the 2018/22
World Cup broadcasters Fox and Telemundo such a huge problem for FIFA as it deals with the question of moving Qatar 2022 from the summer to winter.
2015 will be big. Canadian Soccer Association President Victor Montagliani updated attendees on plans for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada -- and the
2014 Under-20 Women's World Cup that will serve as a dress rehearsal of sorts.
The 2015 Women's World Cup, the first FIFA women's tournament with 24 teams, will be the first
coast-to-coast event Canada has ever held -- across all five time zones, including Moncton, in New Brunswick, which is on Atlantic time zone.
Montagliani said he was "astonished" with the
results of a CSA survey that 92 percent of all Canadians were aware of the tournament, and 1.5 million tickets were expected to be sold for the event. (The landmark 1999 Women's World Cup that took
the USA by storm attracted only 1.2 million fans for what was albeit a smaller tournament.)
FIFA takes its social programs seriously. One of the most
creative is its "11 for Health" program, a global health initiative that runs 11 weeks and targets 11-years-old. It uses international stars to teach children about good health practices, and the
program is designed for easy implementation in schools.
FIFA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jiri Dvorak said the program has made great strides in
Mexico, which is suffering from an epidemic of childhood obesity and diabetes. FIFA hopes to reach every 11-year-old Mexican in the school year 2016-17 -- 1.8 million children in total.
A Caribbean pro league? Easier said than done. Only three Caribbean teams -- Haiti in 1974, Jamaica in 1998 and Trinidad & Tobago in 2006 -- have qualified for
the World Cup in the last 40 years. Only one Caribbean team advanced to the final round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, and Jamaica's Reggae Boyz finished dead last without a win in 10 games in
the Hexagonal.
Webb insisted that a pro league in the Caribbean will help elevate the standards in the region. A model is the Caribbean Premier League, a six-team Twenty20 cricket pro
league that was successfully launched in 2013. Concacaf is forming an exploratory committee for the Caribbean league project and looking for government support. Speaking at the Summit, Garber
cautioned that the key was "access to capital" and finding owners with the deep pockets and a shared vision to keep a league going.
Blatter's legacy is South
Africa. Blatter gets a lot of heat, rightly so, as the overseer of a corrupted game, but his lasting achievement will be that he brought the World Cup to South Africa. However you measure the
legacy of 2010 World Cup, it was a hugely important event for South Africa that continues to shape the nation.
Tokyo Sexwale, a leading South
African politician, who spent years in Robben Island prison alongside former President Nelson Mandela for his opposition to apartheid rule, spoke at the gala
dinner on the eve of the Summit. How important was Blatter, who supported South Africa in its 2006 World Cup bid it controversially lost to Germany and again in its close win over Morocco for
the 2010 World Cup? "You now know tough it was for South Africa to get the World Cup? It took three Nobel Peace Prize winners [Bishop Desmond Tutu, former
President F.W. de Klerk and Mandela] to go see the short man," joked Sexwale.
(Sexwale was in the news after leaving the Cayman Islands. He was
wrongfully detained at Kennedy Airport in New York because his name was on a terrorist watchlist dating back to the anti-apartheid movement -- a watchlist on which Mandela remained until 2008.)
You'll be hearing a lot from Webb. At the same gala dinner, the 77-year-old Blatter let slip he viewed Webb as a possible successor to him when he steps
down. When that is remains anyone's guess. In any event, Webb has enough on his plate at Concacaf to keep him from running for FIFA president any time soon, but he'll definitely be heard from.
As head of the FIFA anti-discrimination task force, Webb was in the news last weekend, meeting with Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure in the aftermath of
Toure's complaint he was the target of racist chants by CSKA Moscow fans during Manchester City's Champions League game in Moscow. Webb also called for the English Premier League to do more to hire
minority coaches, just like U.S. pro leagues have done.
Horton, the speaker, speaks. The job of the afternoon's opening speaker at the Summit went to
a true speaker: Randy Horton is the speaker of Bermuda's House of Assembly. Yes, that Randy Horton, of New York Cosmos fame.
He spoke of his career
in soccer -- and cricket -- and as a teacher, of his college days in the 1960s in England, where he watched Albert Johanneson, the pioneering black winger at
Leeds United, of his motto as a school principal. "I am a firm believer in the strengths concept," he said. "Let's work with strengths that people have."
Horton remembered every detail of
the Cosmos' first game and their first goal. April 17, 1971. Busch Stadium in St. Louis. A free kick 30 yards out on the right side. The ball flighted into the area by Greek Kyriakos Fitilis. The goal scored by Horton, the first of 43 in four seasons with the Cosmos.
"The center back had no chance against me in the air," boasted the 6-foot-2
Horton, who stood out with his huge Afro and full beard.
The strengths concept, remember.


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Roundtable meeting on connecting public policy to health benefit designs
With the return of double-digit increases in health care premiums and costs, many employers, government payors, and individuals are concerned about the affordability of comprehensive first-dollar coverage. There appears to be growing interest in less comprehensive benefit plans in some health care markets, including plans with limited benefits or increased levels of cost sharing. Some observers argue that less comprehensive benefit plans represent a promising approach to maintaining and expanding affordable coverage alternatives in the private market. Others express concern about these plans' ability to protect the health and financial well being of consumers. This grant provides partial support for a roundtable meeting of the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy, entitled, "Connecting Public Policy to Health Benefit Design." The goals of the roundtable meeting are to: (1) document the current trend toward more affordable, but less comprehensive, health benefit plans and to understand the implications for access to health care; (2) identify public policy changes related to the trend toward low-option plans; (3) identify public policy interventions that would facilitate responsible approaches to meeting market demand; and (4) develop a framework for policy-makers and the health plan industry's responsible reaction to market demand for these options. This project will be considered successful if frameworks are developed and made available through at least three publications to interested parties.
Grant Details
Amount Awarded $10,000.00
Awarded on: 8/20/2001
Time frame: 9/1/2001 - 2/28/2002
Grant Number: 43100
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy
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Konkuk University originally began as a vision of Dr. Seok-Chang Yoo, a Korean doctor who in the 1930s and 1940s established both a hospital for the needy and a school for rural Koreans that would give them the opportunity to receive an education and become leaders in Korean society. These two institutions later merged and became the foundation for Konkuk University, now a fully comprehensive private university that continues to grow. Konkuk is composed of 20 colleges with 100 departments and has an enrollment of over 20,000 students, with approximately 1,800 of them being international students.
The university is recognized and accredited by the South Korea Ministry of Culture and Education. Known as the "fastest growing university in Korea", the university is ranked 15th in Korea by the 2014 University Web Ranking. The downtown Seoul campus continues to expand, and now includes a university-owned mall and hotel. In November 2015 Konkuk acquired the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, making it an ideal location for Business students from all over the world.
Located in the southeastern part of Seoul, by the Han River, Konkuk University feels very accessible by metro as it is served by a metro station of the same name. The ISA Seoul office is also a short metro ride away. American students will feel very much at home on the campus as students from around the world come to study at Konkuk, and the local Korean students go out of their way to help visitors feel welcome. Students may also participate in the numerous clubs and organizations available through the student activity center.
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Blue Magic by Jo Clayton (1988)
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As is the case with most of my reviews of series, this is going to lean more toward a review of the author and her oeuvre rather than the details of these individual books. Anyway, Jo Clayton is a science fiction and fantasy author with a very distinctive voice, and I appreciate many aspects of her work that keep me coming back over and over.
First, she doesn't rely on some sort of generic northern European cultural and geographical model for her fantasies. Instead, she draws upon many, many different cultures and landscapes for inspiration. Concomitantly, both her protagonists and especially other characters are ethnically very diverse--it's not a white universe with a few people of color thrown in as sparse leavening. No, entire swathes in every world she builds, whether SF or fantasy, feature people of all different colors and beyond the human spectrum, once the various humanoid species she creates are thrown in. We get to see her spectacular, diverse, and original world-building because her stories generally involve the characters traversing the landscape and negotiating many different cultures in the course of their quest.
Second, her characters are more than racially and ethnically diverse. She also has characters reflecting a wide range of ages, physical and mental abilities, sexualities, social classes and so on. In fact, many of her key players come squarely from marginalized populations. So her books are some of the most inclusive and representative of any I've ever read. Moreover, her plots invariably involve a resistance movement to a newly repressive regime, so she explicitly explores the kyriarchy and the nature of oppression, at scales ranging from the individual to entire societies. Rather than ignoring social inequalities in favor of some airy fantasy wish fulfillment, she uses these social tensions to motivate the plot. However, I confess that after reading 20+ of her books, this theme begins to get old, no matter how creatively she explores it.
Third, her stories abound with strong characters, particularly women. No need to consult the Bechdel test, because her protagonist is always a powerful woman working with many other women as well as men in an epic tale involving dozens of characters, and usually shifting viewpoints. Even fairly minor characters have names and personalities that make them individuals--once again, far exceeding the standard treatment in this genre. However, that is not to say that she doesn't succumb to a formula. Nowhere is this more apparent than her protagonists: always a powerful woman with exceptional abilities, usually seriously psychologically damaged by her past, fond of hot tea, long baths, and often sailing men. Brann, the Drinker of Souls, is no exception, though she's traumatized in thebeginning of the trilogy rather than her past, which is unusually wholesome and happy for this author.
Fourth, she clearly has a great love for artisans and others whose livelihoods derive from their labors. Every book I've read features important secondary characters and compelling descriptions of their labors (before the plot sends everything to hell, of course): weavers, potters, dancers, musicians, sailors, goldsmiths (jewelry), herbalists, and on and on. This narrative of daily life and tightly woven society gives her stories a reality and depth that are almost unique in action-driven novels.
Fifth, Jo Clayton is another author who invents an ecology to go along with her invented culture. We meet new animals, crops, trees, and many other organisms, and they aren't always mammals and angiosperms, which greatly please the biology geek in me, who is very unimpressed with the lackluster imaginations of most authors who at best might dream up new names for the same old things.
Sixth, her writing style can also be experimental. In the same way that Stand on Zanzibar introduced new narrative techniques to science fiction, Jo Clayton plays around with text, moving beyond linear prose in some passages, particularly opening material and especially in second and third installments of a trilogy. Often, it is very graphically oriented, reading more like staging directions in a screenplay. Mind you, this isn't necessarily easy to process, but once again, distinguishes her writing from the bulk of the genre.
So that's the general overview of Jo Clayton's works. Drinker of Souls introduces us to Brann, the young daughter of a potter in a remote, mountainous artisan community. She is out in the field one day, along the flanks of their (mostly) dormant volcano, sketching various creatures, when disaster strikes, and life as she knows it is over, and she can never go back home. Soldiers from the oh-so-distant king have appeared to enslave her people, and she is transformed by twin children (Yaril and Jaril) trapped from another reality to be a conduit of energy (souls!) to sustain their lives in this strange world. Adventure ensues as she copes with this trauma and tries to save her people.
Blue Magic takes place maybe a century later. The descendant of one of the secondary characters calls upon Brann for assistance, and someone tries to magically assassinate her. Again, adventure ensues and new parts of the world are explored.
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