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| Duchess of York (more)
| Prince Andrew, Duke of York
(m. 1986, div. 1996)
| Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Eugenie of York
|Full name
|Sarah Margaret
|House of Windsor
|Maj Ronald Ferguson
|Susan Barrantes (née Wright)
| 15 October 1959
Marylebone, London, England
|Charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality
|Anglican (Church of England)
Sarah, Duchess of York (Sarah Margaret; née Ferguson; born 15 October 1959) is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, to whom she was married from 1986 to 1996. She is often popularly referred to as "Fergie", a common nickname for people named Ferguson.
The Duchess is the younger daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Barrantes (née Wright), both now deceased. Her children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, are respectively fifth and sixth in the line of succession to the thrones of 16 independent Commonwealth realm states.
Early lifeEdit
Sarah Margaret Ferguson is the second daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and his first wife, Susan Mary Wright. Sarah's older sister is Jane Ferguson Luedecke, a public relations executive now living and working in Australia. After Sarah's parents divorced in 1972, her mother married polo player Hector Barrantesd and moved to Trenque Lauquen in the Argentine pampas. Sarah stayed at the 480-acre (1.9 km2) Dummer Down Farm at Dummer, Hampshire, her father's home since age 8. Major Ferguson remarried and had three more children.
Sarah attended a senior boarding school that specialised in ballet.
After finishing a course at Queen's Secretarial College at the age of eighteen, Sarah went to work in a public relations firm in London. Later she worked for an art gallery, and then a publishing company.
Personal lifeEdit
During her marriage, the tabloid press ridiculed the Duchess after her weight climbed to 15 stone 10 pounds (100 kg) (220 lbs) labeling her unflattering as the "Duchess of Pork".
Engagement and marriageEdit
On 17 March 1986, Prince Andrew, (the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and fourth in line to the throne) and Sarah Ferguson announced their engagement, having met at a party at Windsor Castle the previous year.
After securing the Queen's permission (which is required by a British law, the Royal Marriages Act 1772, for children of the monarch) Andrew and Sarah were married in Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986. The Queen bestowed the title Duke of York upon Prince Andrew, and as his new wife Sarah automatically assumed her husband's royal and ducal status and became Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York. With her marriage, she attained the rank of Princess of the United Kingdom, which was lost upon her divorce.
Separation and divorceEdit
By 1991, the marriage was in trouble, and the couple had drifted apart. While her husband was away on naval or royal duties, the Duchess was frequently seen in the company of other men, notably Texan multimillionaire Steve Wyatt. Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York finally announced their separation on 19 March 1992.
In August 1992, surreptitiously-taken photographs of the Duchess sunbathing topless with John Bryan, an American financial manager, were published in the British tabloid Daily Mirror. The Duchess endured widespread public ridicule contributing to her further estrangement from the British Royal Family. After four years of official separation, the Duke and Duchess announced the mutual decision to divorce in 1996.
The couple became parents on 8 August 1988 with the birth of daughter, Beatrice.
Their second child, another daughter, Eugenie, was born on 23 March 1990.
After the divorceEdit
After her divorce, the British tabloids became critical of Sarah's notably open extravagance and lifestyle. The Duchess has asserted that she declined to press for a large divorce settlement, in order to maintain cordial relations with the British Royal Family; her actual settlement included £350,000 in cash provided by the Queen which had no restrictions on its use and £500,000 provided by the Queen for purchase of a home without restriction. In addition, Sarah was not compelled to sign confidentiality agreements as part of her marital dissolution, allowing her to profit by writing of her former life in the Royal family; this paved the way for her to receive £2.2 million from writing her (first) autobiography. Sarah became a U.S. spokesperson for Weight Watchers International in 1997, a contractual relationship that concluded in 2008. Sarah's other commercial interests have included endorsement and product development for Wedgwood china and Avon. She is also a public speaker represented by agencies such as The National Speakers Bureau. Sarah's speeches cover subjects ranging from empowerment and personal growth to health advocacy and international charity.
Sarah was scheduled to meet with her Chances for Children charity at the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001, but her limousine arrived at the area late as charity staffers were waiting for Sarah at the lobby. American Airlines Flight 11 hit the North Tower seconds before Sarah and her entourage arrived, and immediately they left along with Chances for Children staffers.
Until 2004, the Duke of York and his former wife shared the family's home, Sunninghill Park in Berkshire. That same year, the Duke moved to the refurbished Royal Lodge, previously the home of his grandmother, who resided there until her death in 2002. In 2007, the Duchess rented Dolphin House, and became next door neighbors with her ex-husband. In 2008, a fire broke out at Dolphin House causing Sarah to vacate the premises and move into Royal Lodge with her former husband, the Duke of York.
According to some sources, Duchess had split her divorce settlement with her mother and had also contributed financially to the upkeep of the Barrantes ranch in Argentina.
In 2009, Sarah participated in a much-criticized ITV "experiment" in which Sarah joined families in a council estate (public housing) to provide advice to them on proper living. She stayed for ten days in Northern Moor, a suburb area in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, and the result was The Duchess on the Estate, transmitted on ITV1 on 18 August 2009. It was considered a "hatchet job". A previous, similar television venture, "The Duchess In Hull" in which Sarah advised lower-income families on proper diet and behavior received similar criticism. Subsequent to the "cash for access" scandal (see next section,) Sarah was not among the 1,900 people who received an invitation to the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Cash for AccessEdit
In May 2010, Sarah was filmed by News of the World offering access to Prince Andrew for £500,000 by Mazher Mahmood, an undercover reporter posing as an Indian businessman. On the video made as a documentary source for the story, which is publicly available, Sarah is heard to say that "£500,000 when you can, to me, open doors". She is seen taking away a briefcase containing US$40,000 in cash. Exposure surrounding the incident increased Sarah's public profile and notoriety. For instance, Sterling Publishers substantially increased the print run of Ashley Learns About Strangers, the Duchess's latest book for children; however, the notoriety did not translate into additional book sales. Sarah excused her behavior in an interview with Oprah Winfrey by saying that that she had been drinking prior to soliciting the cash, and was "in the gutter at that moment".
Further debt problemsEdit
In April 2010, a claim against the Duchess was made by Davenport Lyons, a London firm of solicitors, for a reported £200,000 in unpaid legal fees. It was reported in August 2010 that the Duchess might declare voluntary bankruptcy with debts of £5 million, though other sources have suggested she owes about £2 million.
In March 2011 it was reported that Jeffrey Epstein had helped the Duchess avoid bankruptcy by paying off some of her debts. The payments were reportedly made after intervention from the Duke of York.
In the Summer of 2011, "Finding Sarah" aired on the OWN network. Sarah recorded this 8 part series for the network to record her journey of finding herself again. Several times throughout the show, a re-marriage to Prince Andrew was not ruled out in her future plans.
Criminal Charges and International Arrest WarrantEdit
On Friday January 13, 2012 the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey issued an international arrest warrant for her. She had traveled to Turkey in 2008 and covertly filmed a Turkish State Orphanage. The Turkish authorities alleged that the Duchess made a false declaration when entering the country (in relation to her motives for visiting Turkey), trespassed into a Turkish Government institution and also invaded the privacy of children. If convicted, she faces 22 years imprisonment. Turkey and Britain have an extradition treaty, however, Home Office officials have stated "Under UK extradition law a judge must order the discharge of [an extradition request] if it is not an offense under UK law and in the country requesting extradition. In this case there is no offense in UK law so there will be no extradition". Turkish Ministry of Justice officials have stated that they will issue an International Interpol arrest warrant for the Duchess thus preventing her from traveling abroad to countries which have an extradition treaty with Turkey.
On the 17th of January 2012, the Duchess cancelled her planned trip to the United States of America for fear of being arrested and extradited to Turkey. Turkey and the United States of America are two NATO allies who have a broadly defined extradition treaty. It has been reported that the Duchess has cancelled all trips abroad for fear of being arrested and extradited to Turkey. Turkey has recently as part of its bid to join the European Union been incorporated into the European justice framework and accordingly has extradition treaties with many countries within Europe.
Turkey maintains that the Duchess distorted information about the orphanage and utilized an isolated incident in a smear campaign against the Republic of Turkey. Turkey invited international human rights organizations to inspect any orphanage of its choosing in order to show its transparency in relation to the issue.
Charity workEdit
- 1993, the Duchess founded Children in Crisis based in London with the support of two current trustees: Grahame Harding and Paul Szkiler. Over the years, Children in Crisis has grown to help over 250,000 children annually in 10 countries around the world.
- 2003, she joined the American Cancer Society at a congressional briefing. Sarah, Duchess of York, was a founding supporter of The American Cancer Society's Great American Weigh In, an annual campaign (modeled after the Society's Great American Smoke Out) aimed at raising awareness of the link between excess weight and cancer.
- 2004, Sarah, Duchess of York, was named the official spokesperson of SOS Children's Villages - USA; she is no longer affiliated with this charity.
- 2005, Sarah, Duchess of York, was named a global ambassador for Ronald McDonald House; she is no longer affiliated with this charity.
- 2006, Sarah, Duchess of York, established The Sarah Ferguson Foundation based in Toronto, which derives funds from Sarah's commercial work and private donations with the aim of supporting charities internationally that serve children and families in dire need. Included under this umbrella organization is her patronage of several British charities, including Mental Disability Rights International, the Teenage Cancer Trust, and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
- 2010, she became a supporter of The Mullany Fund, whose aim is to support UK students wishing to study medicine or physiotherapy.
- Budgie the Little Helicopter books and 1994 animated children's television series:
- 1989, Budgie the Little Helicopter
- 1989, Budgie at Bendick's Point
- 1991, Budgie and the Blizzard
- 1992, The Adventures of Budgie
- 1993, Budgie Goes to Sea
- 1996, Budgie's Book of Colors
- 1995, Travels with Queen Victoria
- 1996, My Story (autobiography)
- For young girls:
- 1997, The Royal Switch
- 1997, Bright Lights
- Lifestyle books with Weight Watchers:
- 1998, Dining with The Duchess
- 1999, Dieting with The Duchess
- 2000, Win the Weight Game
- 2001, Reinventing Yourself
- 2002, Energy Breakthrough
- 2003, What I Know Now: Simple Lessons Learned the Hard Way
- 2003, Reflections. The Duchess published a collection of her photographs in an art book, sold only in Britain, with all proceeds benefiting her UK-based charity, Children in Crisis.
- 2003, Little Red
- 2004, Little Red's Christmas Story
- 2006, Little Red's Summer Adventure
- 2008, Tea for Ruby
- 2011, Finding Sarah
In May 2004, Sarah hosted an eleven-minute production feature on Universal's DVD 'The Legacy of Pan'.
Five months later, Walt Disney Feature Animation released a special DVD The Cat That Looked at a King, with Sarah's voice in the role of the Queen; the story is derived from the Mary Poppins books by P. L. Travers.
Sarah had a producing role (credited as "Sarah Ferguson") in the 2009 Jean-Marc Vallée film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt and featured a background player role for Sarah's daughter Princess Beatrice.
TV and radioEdit
- Health adviser in 'The Duchess In Hull' on ITV1.
- In the United Kingdom:
- Guest editor on BBC Radio 4 Today program.
- Regular contributor to BBC Radio 2's prime time lifestyle show Steve Wright.
- Previously co-produced and served as presenter in a documentary for BBC television called In Search of the Spirit.
- Hosted an 8-part panel talk show on Britain's SkyOne television in 1998.
- Appeared in an episode of the Vicar of Dibley.
- Traveled to Romania and Turkey for the documentary, Duchess and Daughters: their secret mission, shown on ITV1 on 6 November 2008, investigating poor treatment and conditions in children's institutions in those two countries.
- 5 March 2009 – The Graham Norton Show, BBC Two.
- 18 August 2009 – The Duchess on the Estate, ITV1 (about Northern Moor, Manchester).
- 1 September 2009 – Loose Women, ITV1.
- In the United States:
- Special correspondent to the NBC Today Show, with regular "From the Heart" segments that profile inspiring Americans who make extraordinary contributions to others despite formidable personal obstacles.
- Substitute host for CNN's Larry King Live.
- Substitute host for ABC's The View.
- Appeared as herself in the episode "The One with Ross's Wedding" of popular American sitcom Friends.
- Appeared as herself in The Celebrity Apprentice.
- Appeared on The Tyra Banks Show, talking about her work with Weight Watchers and her personal style.
- Appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on 11 May 2011.
- Appeared on mini-series on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, Finding Sarah: From Royalty to the Real World, in June 2011. Talks about her struggles through life with family and finances.
Titles, styles, honors, and armsEdit
Titles and stylesEdit
- 15 October 1959 – 23 July 1986: Miss Sarah Margaret Ferguson
- 23 July 1986 – 30 May 1996: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York
- 30 May 1996 – 21 August 1996: Her Royal Highness Sarah, Duchess of York
- 21 August 1996 – present: Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah's full title during her marriage was: Her Royal Highness The Princess Andrew Albert Christian Edward, Duchess of York, Countess of Inverness, Baroness Killyleagh.
Immediately after her divorce she retained the style Her Royal Highness; however on 21 August 1996 letters patent were issued which removed the title from divorced former wives of princes. She remained titled Sarah, Duchess of York in keeping with the standard form of address for former wives of peers. After divorce she was no longer a British princess but remained a duchess.


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The MFA in Costume Design at IU combines diverse opportunities for realized design work and a strong curriculum as the foundation for its training. Curriculum and practice focus on collaboration, analysis, drawing, painting, aesthetics, craft technology and costume history with a social history component. Taught by working professionals, the sixty-hour costume design curriculum offers intensive training in both studio and classroom settings coupled with one-on-one tutorials with the students major professor. There is also the option of a study-abroad course in London as part of the curriculum. This course is offered at graduate level credit. The goal of the program is to prepare the student for participation in professional theatre and associated disciplines.
Students are admitted into the program after proving competency as shown by their portfolio, statement of goals, and required onsite interview. Judgments of portfolio, writing quality, and professional potential are made by members of the Design and Technology Faculty Committee.
Each year students are invited to continue in the program after the faculty has assessed a student's academic success, artistic growth and professional development. A 3.2 GPA or higher typically indicates academic success. The student's faculty advisor provides an interim evaluation at the end of each Fall semester, and at the end of the first and the second year, students are required to present their portfolio with an oral interview to the Design and Technology Faculty Committee. At this time the committee will determine whether a student shall be advanced in the program. Weaknesses in the areas of academic success, artistic growth and professional development will be identified and may result in a probationary semester or dismissal from the program.
Costume design students are assigned at least four productions during their tenure in the program. One production in the third year will be designated as the MFA thesis project which will include written documentation. The MFA is a sixty-hour curriculum including costume design, fine arts and technology courses, dramatic literature, history and criticism courses. To ensure a deep understanding of related fields, a student will also earn a minor in Scenic Design, Lighting Design or Theatre Technology or successfully complete an approved sequence of courses from at least three of these areas.
The successful student will complete the three year MFA degree program with an extensive and diverse portfolio of realized designs as well as project work in all genres of theatre including opera and ballet. Additionally students will demonstrate a comprehensive portfolio of skills in millinery, masks, tailoring and rendering. The graduate from Indiana University will be well prepared for a career in the professional or academic environment. Emphasized skills include; productive methods of research, effective collaborative and communication, a mature professional process, and a rich understanding of the breadth and depth of costume design, both historical and current.
Graduates of the Costume Design MFA program are employed in major companies across the country, including Washington Opera, Utah Opera, Indiana Repertory Theatre, San Francisco Opera, Illinois Shakespeare, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival and Santa Fe Opera. Graduates at academic institutions include school such as State University of New York Fredonia, Kutztown University, and the University of Florida.
Stage Costuming II
Focusing primarily in craft design and construction, this studio course provides four to five projects that allow students to construct major craft items based on their own design and research. Previous projects have included dye, paint and fabric modification exercises, millinery design and construction, leather armor and headwear, corset design and construction and the reconstruction of existing pieces to create a new design. Objectives of the course are advancement of construction and patterning skills, problem solving fitting challenges and developing clarity in the design, communication and research of craft and accessory items.
Costume Design I
The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth introduction to the theory & practice of costume design. Students develop an understanding of character and script analysis, theatrical composition, collaboration with directors, designers and actors and continue mastering their rendering skills. The primary media studied in this course is watercolor, although there will be opportunities for students to explore other media.
Historic Costume for the Stage
A survey of Western costume from Mesopotamian and Sumerian times into the twentieth century this course focuses on historical costume as it relates to the society and period in which it lived. Naturally, the successful student will understand the implications of a period or period inspired costume design on the overall visual and conceptual dynamic of a theatrical event. It is also the intent of this course to inspire students to discover and engage costume research resources that will be of benefit as they continue to pursue the discipline of costume design for the performing arts.
Costume and Character in London Theatre
A one month study abroad course taught in London. This course provides students an intensive on-site experience into the development of dramatic character and concept through costume design with emphasis on that literature and performance type prevalent in contemporary London and the history of British Theatre especially that of the 18 th and 19 th centuries. With a course location in the thriving city of London, students will have on-hands opportunities in learning, exploring, touring and viewing art, collections, lectures, performances, studios and many other experiences to study the aesthetic and psychological value of costumes in society and in the performing arts, particularly that of dramatic performance. Course assessment is based on interactive projects assigned specifically to each student's level of study (i.e. graduate or undergraduate). Methods will include presentation of projects and exercises.
Advanced Costume Design Aesthetics
This studio course is an advanced level study of designing various costume styles and genres. Students will design several major works in musical theatre, opera and ballet. Each project will require a fully developed production process outline, research evidence and finalized portfolio quality renderings with swatches. Students sometimes work in exercises together but develop projects independently. With a heavy focus on rendering this studio course provides an understanding of how to make strong aesthetic and stylistic choices in costumes as they directly relate to character, the theatrical event, genre and of course concept and period. Collaborative conceptual work includes invited professional directors, choreographers and opera directors.
Studies in Stage Costuming
Studies in Stage Costuming are repeated up to 9 credits (three times) during a graduate student's course of study. Each time the course is taught it has a different focus of specialization for the theatrical designer. Recent course topics have included advanced figure drawing and costume rendering, 16 th and 17 th century mask design and construction, advanced millinery, twentieth-century costume designers, historic fashion, costume materials and applications. Topics are selected according to specialty of instructor and needs of the current class of graduate design students.
Research and Collaboration for the Theatre
(Taught by Design and Technology Faculty)
This studio course builds and strengthen research, collaboration, communication and artistic/presentation skills. Student teams research, investigate, design and present innovative approaches to major projects, devised to challenge their individual and collective growth as collaborative artists and technologists.
Third Year Portfolio Preparation
Each MFA costume design graduate will have an independent study with the head of the costume area their fall semester. This independent study will include preparing and polishing a full portfolio, sample portfolios and digital portfolios geared toward various types of employment in costuming according to the student's goals. Students will develop professional resumes, curriculum vitas, cover letters and explore through research and discussion an understanding of the realities of contracts, job searches, United Scenic Artists membership and interviewing/portfolio presentation techniques.
Other Independant Studies for the Graduate Student
If a student's schedule allows there may be opportunities throughout their course of study to have independent studies with the head of the costume area. These independent studies may include specialization in a particular area of costuming, historical research or research methods, an unusual topic related to the field of costuming or further portfolio development, especially for students wishing to branch into multiple areas of the costuming field (i.e. design and crafts, or design and wigs etc.). The amount of course credit is determined on a case-by-case basis according to scope of study, depth and breath of projects and possibly other criteria.
See thesis requirements.
Stage Make-up
(not for graduate credit)
This course is a skills studio in the design and professional application techniques of stage make-up. This course will cover techniques in corrective (including feature modification), old age, period (including a historical overview of the period make-up styles and uses), fantasy, facial hair, 2-D and basic 3-D prosthetic techniques commonly used on stage. Students will also learn techniques in creating effective make-up renderings and charts.
Stage Costuming I
(not for graduate credit)
The intent of this course is to introduce students to the entire process of theatrical costume design and production. Through practical assignments in design, analysis, research, construction and production work, the successful student will develop an understanding and appreciation of the art, craft and discipline of stage costuming. This course will also encourage students to engage and learn to understand the theatre production process.
Independent Study Opportunities
(for undergraduate credit)
Assistant Costume Designers were established in the IU Costume Design Program to offer undergraduates interested in costume design an opportunity to shadow and assist an advanced designer on the mainstage season. It is also excellent training for the production designers to learn to appropriately utilize the abilities and talents of an assistant designer. The role of the Assistant Costume Designer can take on many forms depending on the production, the Costume Designer and the part of the season in which the production falls. They may serve as research assistants, design assistants, shoppers or perhaps a combination of all of these areas. Independent study credit is offered and the amount of credit earned is dependent upon the size of the production and depth of experience provided to the student.
Graduate students in the Design and Technology MFA programs are typically awarded an assistantship which includes a tuition waiver covering most fees, in addition to a stipend (currently a minimum of $13,400) for working 20 hours a week in their area of expertise. Academic merit fellowships and research/creative activity travel grant opportunities are also available on a competitive basis.
Student Academic Appointees and Fellowship Recipients are automatically enrolled in the student insurance plan and the cost of the student premium is paid by the university. The plan also includes dental, mental health and prescription drug benefits. Eligible students may also insure their dependents. Eligible dependents are the spouse/same-sex domestic partner (residing with the Insured student) and unmarried children under the age of 24.
Learn more about the Student Academic Appointee Health Insurance Plan
Additional benefits include a "green conscious" campus with free buses, free Adobe and Microsoft products, and a ubiquitous wireless internet.
How many realized, fully-mounted production assignments can I expect in the program?
Students can expect at least five main season production assignments in their area of study over the course of their three-year program.
How many shows do you do each season?
The Department of Theatre and Drama produces eight fully-mounted stage productions each season in addition to a four-show summer season, a modern dance concert, a new musical, and special events.
Will I work on the "Main Stage" or on the "student season"
We offer one season that we cosider a main stage, eight-production season, where graduate students serve as the primary designers (lighting, costumes, scenery), technical directors, scenic artists, and properties masters for all shows. See details about the season here.
Is the GRE required for admittance?
No, the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required for the MFA program.
How many students are in the program?
We have graduate students in all design and technology areas. There are five Scenic Designers, five Costume Designers, four Lighting Designers, and four Theatre Technology (TD) students. When combined with MFA Acting, Directing, and MA and PhD students, the Department of Theatre and Drama has roughly 55 graduate students and approximately 250 undergraduate majors.
What types of financial aid are available?
To supplement departmental financial aid, various scholarships, fellowships, and loans may be available through the University Graduate School or the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Does the program offer assistantships?
Yes, all MFA students accepted into the program are offered graduate assistantships which provide a full tuition waiver, plus a competitive stipend, for each of their three years of study. Some fees cannot be waived.
Are teaching opportunities available?
If teaching coincides with the students professional goals, opportunities exist to gain college-level teaching experience through both laboratory instruction and classroom lectures.
What styles of shows do you do?
The department takes pride in offering a wide range of theatrical genres to students and audiences. Two musicals are produced each season in combination with six plays which are presented in diverse styles.
How do I apply to the program?
You can find information on the admissions process here.
What types of job placement services are offered?
Students are mentored into their respective professions by the major professor in their area (Lighting, Costumes, Scenery, or Technical Direction) with the purpose of meeting each individual student's professional goals.
Where do the faculty instructors work professionally?
All Design and Technology faculty maintain active professional careers. Please see individual faculty profiles for more details.
What jobs do recent graduates have?
Recent graduates of our programs are employed all across the country. Please see specific program web pages for further information.

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Here are a few interesting beer stories:
-- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on the annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival, which begins today (Sept. 13) and features plenty of pawpaw beer. "You're going to get people who are pawpaw geeks and lots of people who don't know anything about pawpaws," founder Chris Chmeil told the newspaper. To read the full story, click here.
-- Boston.com reports on the best pumpkin beers of the year, citing Wolaver's Pumpkin Ale as the top brew. Hoppin' Frog Barrel Aged Frog's Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale from Hoppin' Frog Brewery in Akron comes in at No. 3. "Hoppin Frog's Barrel Aged Frog's Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale is an entirely different beer than the others," author Gary Dzen writes. "It's inherently complex, aged in whiskey barrels and high in alcohol (8.4 percent). This labor-intensive beer has an unfair advantage over the others, but it's also really good. I get toasted marshmallow, vanilla, and fresh green apple, with a hint of pumpkin. What kind of beer is this? Either way it's delicious." To read the full story, click here.
-- The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports on the new television show Beer Geeks, which involves two guys visiting craft breweries. "Craft beer is in a completely different place than it was three years ago," co-host Ed Bremer said. "Every turn, people are talking about craft beer." To read the full story, click here.
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I was going to criticize the crap out of this release. I was going to use harsh words like "bland" and "stale" and bitch about "not progressing" and "no one needing this kind of music today". About filling this very narrow niche and feeling too comfortable doing it. I was even going to go as far as saying something along the lines of "music like this is giving trip-hop a bad name". But then asked myself, what am I actually so pissed about? What is so damn wrong with Karmacoda's new album Eternal that I'm fuming out of my ears? Then I tried to find answers to those questions, chilled for a bit, listened to the album a few more times and realized a few things. I realized that making such record today actually takes some guts (especially in the US). You can inject your sound with a bunch of trendy glitchy droney Botox or go all "electro-retro" and get everyone talking about "re-inventing your sound" and staying on top of things, or you can stay true to yourself and make the music that you want to make and infuriate all the smartass blogger reviewers like yours truly. Or, maybe even worse, – get ignored by them, because… yeah, "no one needs this kind of music today". Well, guess what. You have no idea how many people do need this kind of music. Today. That infamous 'niche' has been either empty or filled with all kinds of "related genre" junk for wa-a-ay too long. And whenever something comes out that fits that niche as it was made for it (because it was) – lots and lots of people are genuinely and utterly happy. Karmacoda is not Portishead and never tried to be. Geoff Barrow is mad when Portishead's tracks are used in relaxation therapy ads, I'm sure Heather Pierce & Co wouldn't mind at all. In fact, this album, – unlike many records reviewed here before that require thorough listening as a whole, – could easily be taken apart song by song and used in all kinds of compilations, soundtracks, ads, mall boutique muzak. And yes, I'll say it again, there's nothing wrong with that. On those rare occasions when I do find myself in mall boutiques (usually accompanying my wife and playing Angry Birds) I'm glad when they play something I can actually enjoy and nod my head to as opposed to, you know, Maroon 5. Most of the album is filled with bright, lighthearted tunes that float and sparkle like raindrops in slow motion. "Into Each Life" (not an Ella Fitzgerald cover) is a chillout delight with kaleidoscopic vocals and very apposite strings. "In A Little Bit" is guaranteed to get stuck in your head for days thanks to its catchy piano loop and the crystal bells of Heather Pierce's voice. What my real problem with Eternal is though, it's that the tracks I liked the most reminded me of something that I've heard before and from other people. "Epic" and even more so its "Eternal Reprise" inevitably brought to mind Hooverphonic down to the echoing strings (and echoing everything) – but I loved the beat and the drama of the vocals. And "Love Will Turn Your Head Around" featuring not one but two fabulous guest vocalists – Beth Hirsch and Anji Bee, I immediately nicknamed 'Massive Attack Lite', which is really a compliment, but still, I would like to hear more of Karmacoda in Karmacoda, and less of "this one trip-hop band that sounds pretty much like every other trip-hop band". As long as it doesn't have that awkward pop-music playfulness of "Somewhat". Still, production quality is superb, vocals vary from good to 'to die for' and overall Eternal is like a drink that you enjoyed and got a bit of a buzz from and wanted another but realized that it's closing time and you ran out of money.
R.I.Y.L. Hooverphonic, Olive, sunrise
personal favs: "Epic", "Love Will Turn Your Head Around" (feat. Beth Hirsch and Anji Bee), "Into Each Life"
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...in the shape Half-Life. You play Gordon Freeman, a scientist who takes part in an experiment that all goes horribly pear-shaped, leaving hundreds dead and bringing more alien type life onto earth. Your job - to escape from the complex and prevent the aliens from killing your friends. Sounds simple, but it couldn't be more complex...
There are the aliens for a start. These guys aren't dumb. They'll follow you around, run for cover, run for friends. Whatever you learnt about the guys in Quake II you can forget - Half-Life has a life of its own. And as if that weren't enough, the Government has sent in some teams to help clear up the mess. 'Great!' you think, until you hear that not only are they trying to obliterate the aliens, but you and your buddies too.
Installation was rather simple. Pop in the CD, let AutoPlay do its stuff, press a few 'Next >>' buttons and voila! Half-Life is on your HD. Now why can't all installations be like that? Actually, there is one flaw in the plan - Sierra Utilities. Now, I don't have very fond memories of this particular piece of programming. Last time I installed a Sierra demo I was left with a great game, but upon installation the only access I had to Windows 95 was through 'Safe Mode'. You can guess I was a bit edgy about installing a program that could easily trash my HD, but I tried it, and it worked!
So, here I am, at my Win95 desktop with a Quake 3: Arena screenshot wallpaper staring at me. I click Start, Sierra, and Half-Life.
Within only a few moments (unlike Quake II) the Half-Life main menu was on my monitor. A few minutes later and I've completely customised every setting I want from controls to video acceleration. As a Quake II addict I naturally chose OpenGL acceleration for my TNT, at a resolution of 640x480. I would have gone higher, but I doubt my P2-233 would have made it. Not that a P2 isn't enough. It's fine, but for best gameplay at 800x600 or higher you really need a processor clocked at 300Mhz or (preferably) higher.
Like Heretic II, you have a choice of training before playing the game, although Valve prefers to call it a 'Hazard Course'. I didn't think I'd need it being the superb Quake II player I am (heh), but I jumped in anyway. It was actually very useful - a hologram guides you through each of the functions of your HEV suit, from long jumps to crouch jumps to target practise and even a lesson on how to drive trains. Everything you need before actually getting into the game.
Start the main game and you're presented with various skill settings - I chose Medium. Within a few seconds the game has loaded and you're presented with the most amazing intro you will ever have seen. So amazing, I'm not even going to tell you what it is - buy the game. You'll be severely impressed. It perfectly sets the mood for the game and immerses you.
From then on, the game is simply genius. You talk to scientists, get them to open doors for you, help them in their attempts to do something rather hazardous - which is where the game begins.
Amazing graphics, far beyond what you would expect from the Quake II engine, greet you as you are held captive in a chamber, rising the adrenaline to far beyond what you will have ever experienced before in a game of this genre. Sparks fly from the huge machine, seconds after, you find yourself on an alien world. A few seconds more, and it's pitch dark. All you can hear is your heart thumping as you await your destiny. Another flash and you're back where you left. However, things have changed. Explosions are everywhere, and as you walk out the door you can see that people have been wounded - a scientist tries to revive a dying guard, while other scientists are left in the corner of the corridor losing blood.
Put simply, the game is based upon surprise. Each level introduces you to something completely new - and this time, it's not just weapons. Helicopters circling round dams, and tanks with more than just a few pretty looks later face you - they kill too.
Actually, the weapons in the game are wonderful. If you thought every single idea for a weapon in a FPS had been taken, think again. Half-Life not only borrows from old games, but incorporates it's own ideas too. And they're not half bad. Who'd have thought a crowbar could be so much fun? And what about a machine gun that fires grenades too? A rocket launcher with the same power as that of a tank? Alien weapons - you get the chance to pick up an alien arm and use it as a way to kill by firing small energy sucking flies. Its innovation at it's best.
Okay, so maybe 14 or so new weapons isn't exactly groundbreaking stuff, but just wait until you get to play with them. Didn't you ever wonder how the Quake 2 guy could keep the chaingun going full tilt without needing to reload? Half-Life is different. Guns are limited as to how many they can fire before reloading, and you can reload at any time. For instance, that machine gun I mentioned earlier can have a total of 250 bullets, but only 50 can be in it at a time. Once they're gone you need to wait a few seconds for Gordon to reload it before firing it again.
The advancement of a secondary fire button, similar to that of Unreal, couldn't be more fun. Remember that the machine gun can fire grenades? You do it through the secondary fire button (I bound it to the wheel button on my IntelliMouse). The crossbow also offers a sniper mode through the secondary function, and doing the same on the handgun causes it to fire twice as fast as normally. Use it on the shotgun and you fire two shells instead of one. I never really thought Unreal used this function as well as it could, and now Half-Life has proved that. It's a perfect example.
The intuitive interface form choosing weapons is worth a mention. Most, if not all, FPS game usually have a number key bound to each weapon, effectively limiting them to 10. Half-Life has at least 14 weapons. How do you access them all? Well, first I'll tell you that you only actually need to use 5 keys to access the weapons. You see, each key has its own category. Key 1 deals with the crowbar, 2 with handguns, 3 with machine type things and so on... You just press the button a few times to cycle to your preferred weapon and press fire to select it. Simple. It may seem a slow way of doing it, but after a few levels it becomes second nature.
Aha, the levels, maps, units, whatever you want to call them. Astounding is all I can say. Although Quake and Quake II were themed, they never really gave a good impression as to where the player really was. Half-Life improves upon that. In Half-Life you know exactly where you are, whether it's a research lab, the desert, the side of a mountain, underground - anywhere. Half-Life is one of the few games that actually makes you think you have gone somewhere, something that I felt Quake II lacked. Each level is intricately linked with the next. Now, this requires a bit of description. Remember in Quake or Quake II how you were greeted with the console in-between levels? You knew exactly where levels started and ended, the only way between them being somewhat unbelievable corridors with single doors.
Half-Life is different. In Half-Life you never really change map or level, but position. For instance, you may be in a room with a table in the corner and a scientist sitting at a computer. One side of the room has a door. You walk up to it. It opens. In front of you, you can see a corridor leading left. You edge forward and for only a second or two the word 'Loading...' appears in the centre of the screen, so you can still see where you are. Then it disappears and you are in exactly the same place. Look behind you and the room you were just in is still there, exactly the same as before. Turn back round and you continue with the game. You know exactly where you are because everything is identical as it were before.
What had actually happened was a level change like that in Quake, but it was secretly hidden. It's this that immerses you into the game as there is nothing to draw your attention away from thinking you really are there (like the console in Quake, for example).
The textures and sounds of the game really do deserve a mention. The move to 16-bit textures (as opposed to Wolf3s Doom, Quake and Quake II's 8-bit (256 colour) palettes) allows a huge variety of textures to be created and used creatively without being limited to a collection of 256 colours. It's this move that has no doubt helped Half-Life look so beautiful, yet so varied and creative. If you do get Half-Life (it would be a Sin not to) have a play around with Worldcraft and check out the collection of textures. They're all so detailed and look so amazingly wonderful with their 65k palettes, far better than that of Quake II. The sounds in Half-Life are a great improvement upon Quake II. They're so real. And with the addition of a complete sound system like A3D, the game is totally immersive, and very scary when playing late at night, volume turned up, in a dark room on a 21inch monitor. Aliens sound like aliens, and reloading sounds like a reload. One amazing advancement over Quake II is the way that sounds work in the game. If you're in a confined space then you hear echos of weapons reloading as if you were in a confined space. Depending on where you are and what is around you, sounds change. This advancement makes the game so much more real - which is what makes Half-Life so good - it's so real. Unofruntately, the characters voices aren't so good- it seems that all the scientists and guards in the entire game are all derived from one of three or so people...
You'll notice how I haven't mentioned your opposition. Now, while I could ramble on about all the enemies you'll meet, that would ruin the surprise for when you do buy the game. What I will tell you is that the enemies are completely different from what you will have seen before. You're attacked by not only odd alien creatures, but the government as well.
Okay, maybe I will spoil part of the surprise, but chances are, none of this will be new to you. Throughout the game you are attacked by humans, just like yourself. Every played Rainbow Six? You know those guys you control in those cool camo suits? You get to kill them in Half-Life. In fact, this enemy could be what makes the game so immersive - not only are you attacked by them, but left victim to their traps and weaponry that they leave about. For instance, you may walk round a corner only to be greeted by a sentry gun (happened to me once while playing - made me jump out of my seat!), or be on a train just to find a plethora of tripmines (those things that stick on walls and emit a laser - exploding when the laser beam is broken) ahead.
The Artificial Intelligence in Half-Life is an amazing improvement from what you will have experienced before. The government guys set up ambushes, and if they need to reload their gun, will do by running for cover and doing it there. Get to close, and not only will they shoot you, but kick you while doing it. They'll run back for help, throw grenades at you even if you are round a corner and you can't see them. Sometimes you'll be about to look over a ledge and see a grenade heading your way - completely unprovoked with no warning. The enemies really do seem to each have their own personalities.
For example, throughout the games you encounter ambushes. If you're near a radio, then you also hear the enemy communicating with each other too. Listen out - you can often tell their next move just by careful listening...
The best game ever.
If you haven't got Half-Life by now, put it on your Christmas list. If you can't do that, buy it yourself. Put simply, Half-Life is a work of genius that no one can ignore. This is one game you can't miss this Christmas, sitting up there with the best in the world, earning an amazing 98 FPS.


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5 bad habits: World Economic Forum Goes Nudge
A few weeks ago, no other than World Economic Forum put behavioural economics on the agenda with the release of a policy report full of nudges.
Adapting the simple, yet very useful framework MINDSPACE developed by, among others, the UK Nudge Unit about integrating behavioural insights into policy-making, the report offers both governments and healthcare managers tools to help solve the chronic spending problem with healthcare costs.
The authors put it this way at the World Economic Forum blog:
"Think about the last time you were ill, or someone close to you was in hospital. As you sat in the waiting room, were you calm and collected? Was your mind clear and ready to make optimal decisions about the future and which course of treatment to choose?"
In the report, five important and pervasive "bad habits" contributing to the spending problem are identified:
- Favouring current practice over the best available evidence
- Following what others are doing even when it is wrong
- Behaving as if more healthcare is identical to better healthcare
- Focusing on illness at the expense of prevention
- Failing to present information or choices effectively
To sum up, new exciting behavioural insights with a cost cutting perspective as well as significant attention from World Economic Forum.
In other words, at least two good reasons to check out the full report here.


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For the second year in a row, the Sydney Roosters' preparations on the Friday before the grand final have been thrown into chaos. In 2003, Adrian Morley was suffering the effects of a virus during a closed session at Telstra Stadium which was crashed by TV crews. Yesterday, rain caused the cancellation of a run at the match venue, with the Roosters reconvening at Wentworth Park for a hastily arranged training run at 4pm.
NO CHALLENGE: Roosters skipper Brad Fittler will not be having one last hurrah in the World Club Challenge if he wins the premiership. Penrith prop Colin Ward ended his career in this year's WCC, wandering off on holidays in Europe afterwards. "No, too much training involved," Fittler said. The former Test captain also scotched suggestions he could be called on next season if the Roosters are hit by injury.
WELCOME BACK, JOHNNY: Johnny Rheinberger, the 1975 Roosters centre who always gets a mention this time of year, could be set for a comeback. With Luke Ricketson suspended and Chris Flannery under a cloud, coach Ricky Stuart said: "I'm looking for someone who can improve the performance of the whole team. I'm looking for Johnny Rheinberger, I want him to make a comeback. Three first grade games, two grand finals - he'll be doing well."
BRITS HIT: Australia is not the only country losing players for the Tri-Nations tournament. Great Britain hooker Keiron Cunningham requires knee surgery and has been ruled out.
WILLIE ON BILLY: One of our favourite quotes of the week came from the Bulldogs' Willie Mason about teammate Sonny Bill Williams. "I sort of don't realise how young he is," said Mason. "He's only 19. I still think I'm 19, too, but I'm 24. I can't believe how much confidence he's got. When I was 19 and running around in first grade, I was too worried to offload. He's out there putting massive shots on, he's offloading at will, he's running over everyone . . ."
A LIKELY STORY: Did the Roosters deliberately go easy on the Cowboys last Sunday? That is definitely a conclusion you could draw from this quote by five-eighth Fittler. "I always thought we were in control," he said of the preliminary final. "We might have been guilty of playing to the scoreboard a bit. I don't think we threw everything at them and that was pretty much our game plan so . . . if that's what the coaches had in idea [sic], a tough game for us, it worked." One would hope the plan this week will be to throw everything at the Dogs.
RIGHT, SAID FRED: One of Fittler's favourite sayings over the years has been "play every game as if it's your last". "That came from a Bulldog - Terry Lamb," he said. "We're finally down to that one game. Interesting."
LOW HOPES: Rooster Shannon Hegarty was a Kangaroo last year but, frankly, does not expect to make the Tri-Nations squad. "I've just started to hit some form at the end of the season," he said. "If they were going to include me in the side, I wouldn't say no but . . ."
SHORT AND SLEEK: Much has been made of the stature of Bulldogs winger Matt Utai. At 168 centimetres, he is expected to be targeted by the Roosters' kicking game. But the Kiwi international - likely to withdraw from the Tri-Nations in favour of end-of-season surgery - says his height has nothing to do with it. "It just depends on how you feel on the day and how much practice you get," he said.
SHOCKING START: Sonny Bill Williams hasn't quite conquered all before him in his first year in the top grade. "I've only played in one game against the Roosters and that's when we got a beating," he said of the 35-0 defeat in round three. His biggest memory of that night? "Standing under the posts, mate."


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Death in Spring
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May 15, 2009 (hc, out of print)
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"The greatest contemporary Catalan novelist and possibly the best Mediterranean woman author since Sappho."
—David H. Rosenthal
Considered by many to be the grand achievement of her later period, Death in Spring is one of Mercè Rodoreda's most complex and beautifully constructed works. The novel tells the story of the bizarre and destructive customs of a nameless town—burying the dead in trees after filling their mouths with cement to prevent their soul from escaping, or sending a man to swim in the river that courses underneath the town to discover if they will be washed away by a flood—through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old boy who must come to terms with the rhyme and reason of this ritual violence, and with his wild, child-like, and teenaged stepmother, who becomes his playmate. It is through these rituals, and the developing relationships between the boy and the townspeople, that Rodoreda portrays a fully-articulated, though quite disturbing, society.
The horrific rituals, however, stand in stark contrast to the novel's stunningly poetic language and lush descriptions. Written over a period of twenty years—after Rodoreda was forced into exile following the Spanish Civi War—Death in Spring is musical and rhythmic, and truly the work of a writer at the height of her powers.
Translated from the Catalan by Martha Tennent
About the Author: Mercè Rodoreda (1908–1983) is widely regarded as the most important Catalan writer of the twentieth century. Exiled in France and Switzerland following the Spanish Civil War, Rodoreda began writing the novels and short stories—Twenty-two Short Stories, The Time of the Doves, Camellia Street, Garden by the Sea—that would eventually make her internationally famous, while at the same time earning a living as a seamstress. In the mid-1960s she returned to Catalonia, where she continued to write. Death in Spring, her final novel, is also available from Open Letter.
"Rodoreda had bedazzled me by the sensuality with which she reveals things within the atmosphere of her novels. . . . A writer who still knows how to name things has already won half the battle, and Rodoreda knew how to do that as well as anyone who wrote in her mother tongue."
—Gabriel Garcia Márquez
"Mercè Rodoreda is the writer I cannot stop talking about."
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SolidWorks 2010 Runs Faster? Maybe! (Tune-up II)
On Monday, I announced that SolidWorks 2010 has had a tune-up. The code in certain areas of the software had been getting a little long in the tooth, and long in the rebuild times too. For SolidWorks 2010, the team at SolidWorks Corp set out to clean up some of the more inefficient code that's been dragging SolidWorks down. I'm not yet sure how successful they were in this endeavor.
Some of the areas have affected in this clean up (not a complete list):
- the Knit Surface algorithm, which not only includes the Surface-Knit feature, but also all other features and commands that utilize the algorithm;
- Multibody parts and related commands, mostly noticeable on a large number of solid/surface bodies;
- Weldment cutlist update (body comparison)
- Equation performance;
- Delete Face feature.
I set out to see just how much improvement one might expect from a simple example of Delete Face. (Reminder: I'm using SolidWorks 2010 Beta 2.) I found a rather basic model example available in SolidWorks 2009. Within SolidWorks 2009, I used Delete Face to delete one random surface. The options I used were Delete and Fill/Tangent Fill. It's a self repairing deletion that would normally be used on something a bit more complex than a flat surface.
Average rebuild times (s):
- SW 2009 w/o Delete Face: .360
- SW 2009 w/ Delete Face: 1.330
- SW 2009, just Delete Face: .937
- SW 2010 w/o Delete Face: .390
- SW 2010 w/ Delete Face: 1.210
- SW 2010, just Delete Face: .823
The Delete Face feature does indeed have improved rebuild times, but with the options I choose, it's not by much. Then, I discovered something weird. In SW 2009, I reloaded the model and found the Delete Face average time was 1.60 (for a total of 2.00)! After suppressing the Delete Face feature and rebuilding a few more times, the total average rebuild time was again 1.33. What the heck? So, I tried this out in SW 2010. First rebuild was a whooping 3.17 seconds for just the Delete Face feature! After rebuilding more, it settled down to average 1.31 (totalling about 1.86)! Only after the same suppression, unsuppression trick did the times return to what is shown in the table above.
This leads me to question: are there are different algorithms being used based on how SolidWorks becomes aware of a feature? It is very strange behavior witnessed in both SW 2009 and 2010, though 2010 still does show some minor improvement for my overly simple test. I'm going to dig further into this for upcoming articles.
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SW 2010 Speed improvement? -From None to Worse! It's the rebuilding such as "rebuilding feature 12 of 178" that kills it. If any model has a circuit in it, SW hangs! It takes 2 hours to load a PCB assy of 4 simple circuits on my super PC (16G ram HP xw8600). Beside speed problems, many, many other very basic drawing features still missing, such as no "text to BOM find numbers" linking, cannot move an imported dimension to a different location (same feature)…..


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Tuesday morning, I had a training appointment at 6am. I arrived at about 5:15am to get some cardio in before my training session. At about 6:15am, in the middle of my training session, I noticed a fellow gym member walk into the gym. I heard him say something out loud but wasn't really paying attention…until the man walked over to me and my trainer.
Fellow Gym Member: Uh, do any of you own a black Ford Edge?
Me: Yes, I do.
Fellow Gym Member: The police are here outside. My car and your car was broken into.
Me: ……………um. wow. uh. okay, thanks.
I grabbed my sweater and walked out to a mess.
BOO! The police officer gave me my report number and left me to my broken window. I didn't have anything valuable in my car and nothing was missing. I cleaned up the seat enough to make it home – bbbrrrr! Carlos followed me to Bon Auto Body in Richfield, where we've had our car repairs done before and then, drove me to work. The auto shop was able to get a new window ordered and thankfully, it was fixed by noon on Wednesday.
Carlos had a crazy day with his work schedule so I pondered my options. The auto-shop somewhat close to office so I considered asking my co-worker for a ride. And then, it dawned on me. I had wanted to get a run in over lunch, so why not just run there?
I don't need a ride…
I can run!
I mapped out a route – if I were to go east, straight, it would be about 4ish miles however there would be about 1.5 of the miles running on the street without a sidewalk — that gave me anxiety.
I considered my options and knew if I ran north about a mile, I could cross over and connect with a major road with sidewalks but it would add a few miles to my overall run. I contemplated my two options and then decided to just go for the 6 miles!
It felt so amazing! The weather was partly cloudy and about 50 degrees. I took multiple walking breaks, especially at busy intersections because I have a fear of running through the intersections {I walk through them.} I love the feeling of accomplishing a run and looking at how far I can go. And, knowing I can run for transportation. Seriously. My own legs are my transportation – such a simple solution.
I got back to the office and needed to clean up – I still had a few hours of work left. It wasn't horribly hot out so I wasn't too sweaty but still, I needed to do something. Normally, clean up in the bathroom with a wash cloth last week, I got some samples sent to me for a product called ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes. ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes are a shower alternative.
The ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipe was thicker, not flimsy like a baby wipe – I liked the thickness of it. I anticipated an alcohol or soapy scent but it wasn't – it was much more lighter than that. I felt much more clean than I did with just a wash cloth. It did leave a little bit of an extra squeaky clean feeling but it went away quickly. I touched up my make-up and was ready to get back to work in no time!
There is a Black Friday special on ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipe on Amazon if you want to try them, or if you want to order them for someone you know who may appreciate them. Buy two (2) and get one (1) FREE. Use the code SPFRIDAY to receive the 3rd box free. The offer is valid 11/23-11/25.
So now I've got my car back, a 6 mile run in and I'm ready to enjoy the next 5 days off. I plan on hitting the gym Thursday, Friday and Saturday and am actually excited to park my car in the parking lot just to show that bozo who broke into my car they can't stop me!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Neighborhood Posted by Liz Gwinn January 27, 2011 3:33 pm
Snow Day in Harlem!
Readers are invited to share their photos of Harlem in the snow! Thanks to our contributors Donald Andrew Agarrat, Lynn Lieberman, Hallie Hobson, Amanda Russhell Wallace, Gabrielle Lopez and our Twitter follower @butterflyylost.
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Millennials Lead Change in Transportation Trends
A report released by the WISPRIG Foundation shows that the average number of miles driven by Americans is in its eighth year of decline. The report, "A New Direction: Our Changing Relationship with Driving and the Implications for America's Future" attributes the steady decline to the Millennial generation's driving-averse attitude.
"The 'Driving Boom' is over," said Bruce Speight, WISPIRG Foundation Director. "The constant increases we saw in driving up until 2005 show no sign of returning. As more and more Millennials become adults, and their tendency to drive less becomes the norm, the reduction in driving will be even larger."
To put the "Driving Boom" into perspective, Americans drove more miles nearly every year between the end of World War II and 2004. By the end of this period of rapid increases in per-capita driving, the average American was driving 85 percent more miles each year than in 1970. Now, however, Americans between the ages of 16 and 34 drove
23 percent fewer miles on average in 2009 than in 2001.
The change in driving trends could have many implications for Americans' travel life, including:
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A good friend of our community here in Culver City,CA, Darrell Fusaro, wrote this reflection on St. Vibiana, the patroness of the first cathedral in Los Angeles. The reflection is not about cinema but about life and spirit, also the domain of cinema. The article has gotten such good responses on Facebook that I thought I'd share it here as well:Tucked away in the basement of the downtown Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA, are the remains of a nobody.Whenever I visit the Cathedral of Our Lady … [Read more...]
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Media Literacy Advanced Catechetical Specialization recognized at catechetical commissioning Sept. 13, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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Although only nine of the 56 catechists, youth and pastoral ministers who have received the Advanced Certificate in Media Literacy since we began the program in 2006 were able to attend the commissioning, it was a wonderful experience. Each received a certificate from Cardinal Mahony and here is our group just after.Actually, the entire ceremony was beyond beautiful. 2000 people were present at the bi-lingual (Spanish-English) evening prayer service, and 900 catechists received basic c … [Read more...]


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Saturn and Mars will be unusally close to Earth tonight, making your view of the stars on the deck of the Intrepid quite literally otherworldly. Amateur astronomers will guide your observation through eight telescopes of varying strengths, so look from the closest north star to the farthest visible planet. Also look for multimedia presentations and gratis tea and coffee. Make sure to R.S.V.P for a spot in advance.To R.S.V.P., e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 646-381-5164. Bad weather cancels.
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BACHELOR of SCIENCE
The UCFV Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a program of academic study for students pursuing educational or career goals in the natural sciences. The program requirements encourage a breadth of intellectual and academic experience, and at the same time, recognize the importance of concentrated study in a specific field or discipline. The BSc may serve as an educational goal in itself, as qualification for those who wish to pursue advanced degrees at other educational institutions, or as a qualification for employment.
The BSc consists of a minimum of 120 credits. To receive a Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete the requirements for either a major, two minors, or combined major and minor.
Program length
With appropriate planning, the Bachelor of Science requirements can be completed in four years of full-time study. Because upper-level courses are offered on a limited basis, students should seek the help of the science advisor to plan their coursework in advance, in order to complete their degree in a timely manner. The choice of which courses are to be offered each year will be made with reference to the needs of students who have declared their BSc major. Students may also request a Letter of Permission to take courses from other institutions that have been approved by the head of the appropriate UCFV department. Students staying for a longer period may wish to pursue the co-operative education option. All graduation requirements must be completed within 10 years of initial entry to the program.
Majors are offered in:
Minors are offered in:
Double minor
A double minor degree is available. Students choose two minors from:
The double minor BSc degree is designed to accommodate the following combinations:
Combinations in biology, chemistry, computing science, physics, and math other than those listed above are permitted. However, when course requirements and prerequisites for such combinations are considered, students may find that it will take longer to complete the degree.
Science major with an Arts, Business Administration, or Kinesiology minor
A student completing the requirements for a major in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics may combine this with any arts minor (see the Bachelor of Arts section in the Faculty of Arts and Applied Arts), or the kinesiology minor (see the Kinesiology section in the Faculty of Science, Health and Human Services); excluding the combinations of a major in mathematics with a minor in mathematics/ statistics, or any business administration minor (see Minors in Business in the Business Administration section), or a minor in kinesiology with another science minor (see Bachelor of Kinesiology section) for their BSc degree. In such cases, their transcript will specify both the science major and the arts or business administration minor.
Students wishing to combine a science major with a non-science minor are advised to seek the help of program advisors to plan their coursework in advance, in order to complete their degree in a timely fashion. Students should be aware that choosing a minor outside the science area will likely demand more than 120 credits in order to fulfill all requirements, and that they will have to satisfy the graduation/program requirements for both the science major and the selected minor.
Co-operative Education option
The Co-operative Education option provides science students with the opportunity to acquire paid, career-related work experience in conjunction with their studies in the Bachelor of Science degree, and associate degree programs.
Bachelor of Science degree students should successfully complete the equivalent of 25 second-year credits from courses listed in General Science, Associate of Science degree or the Bachelor of Science degree in order to receive a Co-operative Education designation. To be competitive in Co-op Ed placements, you should select a program of science studies that will prepare you to compete successfully in the current science employment market. Key skills and knowledge include:
A typical study and work schedule is:
Study term 1
Study term 2
Study term 3
Study term 4
Work term 1
Work term 2
Study term 5
Work term 3
Study term 6
Work term 4
Work term 5
Study term 7
Study term 8
Degree graduation
* These study and work-term sequences will vary for students entering into a UCFV Co-op Ed option at the third-year level. See the Co-operative Education section of the calendar for more details.
Entrance requirements
In order to be admitted to the BSc program a student must obtain:
1. 28 university-level credits with:
a) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all university-level courses attempted,
b) A minimum GPA of 2.33 in four of the following courses or their equivalents:
University transfer
Students who have completed university-level courses at other post-secondary institutions can apply for the BSc at UCFV. A maximum of 90 transfer credits may be transferred to UCFV for the degree. However, not all courses may be applicable to specific science programs. Please check with the UCFV science advisor or a UCFV educational advisor. Applicants with significantly more than 90 credits might consider completing their studies at their original institution. (See Visiting Students section)
Most of the lower-level courses (100- and 200-level) offered as part of the BSc program are transferable to all B.C. universities and university colleges. Students enrolling in UCFV upper-level courses with the intention of completing a degree at another institution should consult that institution for information regarding transferability of these courses.
How to apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See Admissions chart for a complete list of application dates and general admission information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
2. Proof of completion of prerequisites is required for registration. It is essential that you submit an official high school transcript at least two weeks before you register.
You will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section) This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.
Fees and additional costs
Fees stated are in effect for 2003/04 and are subject to change for 2004/05.
The fees for a full-time science student taking five courses or 22 credits would be about $2,500 per semester. Books and additional supplies cost $80 to $100 per course. See the Fees and Other Costs section for more information.
First-year courses can be completed at either the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus. Currently, all courses beyond first year are only offered at the Abbotsford campus.
Visiting students
Students from other institutions may wish to take courses in the UCFV program in order to complete their studies at their institution. This requires a Letter of Permission from their institution as well as an application to UCFV as a visiting student. Students should consult the Registrars office at their institution. Visiting students may not receive the same priority in registration as UCFV students.
Program regulations
Course audit
Students may register as audit students or change to audit status only during the first three weeks of the semester. Instructors permission is required. In order for an audit to be entered on a students transcript the student must have attended at least 80% of the course. Audited courses are not acceptable for meeting requirements for the BSc degree.
Course challenge
Course challenge is a method by which a student may obtain credit for course material learned elsewhere (i.e., outside UCFV). A maximum of 90 university-transferable credits may be obtained by the combined mechanism of course challenge and transfer credit. For further information, see the regulations for course challenge under Admissions and Registration in the Introduction and General Information section.
Course withdrawal
Refer to Admissions and Registration in the Introduction and General Information section.
Courses at other institutions
UCFV BSc students who wish to take academic work at other institutions for credit toward the UCFV BSc degree must obtain permission in advance from the UCFV science advisor. A request for Letter of Permission form may be obtained from the UCFV Admissions and Records office. When approval has been granted, the Admissions and Records office will issue a Letter of Permission to the student. (Also see Visiting Students section above.)
A maximum of 90 transfer and/or course challenge credits may be applied to the BSc. All requirements for the BSc must be met.
Standing required for continuance
All students at UCFV are expected to maintain acceptable standards of scholarship. Specifically, they are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). In addition, a CGPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the upper-division minors or majors when they are considered separately.
Academic warning (probation)
A student who has a GPA lower than 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A student on Academic Warning may not register in a course overload. Students who do not achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.0 while they are on Academic Warning will be required to withdraw from the program.
A student on Academic Warning who achieves a single semester GPA of at least 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the minimum CGPA of 2.0 is achieved on a continuing basis.
Course repetition
Students may not register for a course more than twice. No more than five course duplications will be permitted on courses which apply to the BSc. Students with more than five course duplications will be required to withdraw from the program. Where a course has been repeated, only the higher grade is counted in the GPA calculation.
Required to withdraw
Students who have been required to withdraw from the BSc program may continue as General Studies students, but may not register for any upper-division courses which are BSc requirements.
Appeals for readmission
A student who is required to withdraw from the program must submit an appeal for readmission if he/she wishes to resume studies in the program.
In general, students who have been required to withdraw will be advised to complete a further nine credits of academic work or to repeat a similar amount of academic work taken previously in order to demonstrate their academic abilities. Appeals must be received at least three months before the start of the semester applied for. Re-admission is not automatic.
Standing on readmission
If readmitted, students will be placed on Academic Warning again, subject to the conditions for Academic Warning as described above.
It is the students responsibility to ensure that all program requirements are met. This should be done by regular consultation with the UCFV Science advisor.
All degree candidates must be approved by the UCFV Science Curriculum and Advisory committee. Request to Graduate forms are available from Admissions and Records. Students must submit a Request for Graduation form to the Admissions and Records office on or before April 1 with program requirements met by April 30.
General BSc requirements
To be eligible for the BSc a student must satisfy the following general requirements:
1. 120 applicable university-level credits, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 30 of these university-level credits must be completed at UCFV.
2. 44 university upper-level credits (credits obtained from courses numbered 300 and above) with a GPA of 2.0. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 is required in the upper-level credits in each major or minor subject.
At least 50% of the upper-level credits in each major or minor subject must be completed at UCFV.
3. At least one computing course with a prefix COMP numbered 100 or above.
4. Two courses selected from:
5. Discipline requirements for either a major or a double minor. The major must be in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics. The double minor must be a combination of minors in any two of the five science disciplines.
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In this work, we generalize the paradigm of hash proof system (HPS) proposed by Cramer and Shoup~\\cite{CS2002}.
In the central of our generalization, we lift subset membership problem to distribution distinguish problem.
Our generalized HPS clarifies and encompass all the known public-key encryption (PKE) schemes
that essentially implement the idea of hash proof system.
Moreover, besides existing smoothness property, we introduce an additional property named anonymity for HPS.
As a natural application, we consider anonymity for PKE in the presence of key-leakage,
and provide a generic construction of leakage-resilient anonymous PKE from anonymous HPS.
We then extend our generalization to the identity-based setting.
Concretely, we generalize the paradigm of identity-based hash proof system (IB-HPS)
proposed by Boneh~\\textit{et al.}~\\cite{BGH2007} and Alwen~\\textit{et al.}~\\cite{Alwen2010},
and introduce anonymity for it. As an interesting application of anonymous IB-HPS,
we consider security for public-key encryption with keyword search (PEKS) in the presence of token-leakage,
and provide a generic construction of leakage-resilient secure PEKS from leakage-resilient anonymous IBE,
which in turn is based on anonymous IB-HPS.


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Really Easy Make Ahead Lasagna for Two
Recipe by Secret Agent
I love lasagna but am not too crazy about freezing the leftovers. I also hate boiling the noodles so I made this recipe for a fast and yummy lasagna for DH and myself. It is made the day before so it simplifies the meal the next day. It can serve four but around here ,,,, mmmmm.... uhhhh, oh well...... This is as easy as can be and the ingredients can be what you like.
Top Review by Sheri Lou
I love this recipe! Easy and delicious... it's perfect! I used one organic egg instead the Egg Beaters and skipped the spinach. I used Barilla "No Boiling Required" flat lasagna noodles and they were delicious, with a great texture. Make sure you use a yummy sauce that you love... the sauce really makes this recipe. This meal is a treat for me and my hubby... thank you!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese, not skim
- 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, not skim, shredded and divided
- 1⁄4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and wrung dry (or 1/4 cup parsley, flat leaf, chopped)
- cracked black pepper
- 6 -8 lasagna noodles (I use the Trader Joe no boil brand and they are perfect for an 8-inch brownie pan)
- 28 ounces spaghetti sauce (or your favorite sauce) or 28 ounces alfredo sauce (or your favorite sauce)
- chiffonade basil (to garnish)
Directions See How It's Made
- Mix all the filling ingredients together reserving 1/2 cup of mozzarella for the top of the lasagna.
- Put 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of an 8 x 8 brownie pan or casserole dish (use glass or ceramic).
- layer noodles over sauce and spoon 1/3 of the cheese mixture onto the noodles and then spoon on more sauce.
- Layer noodles for the second layer in the opposite direction, add 1/3 of the filling on top and then more sauce. Repeat until the pan is full.
- Cover the top layer of noodles with remaining sauce and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To Bake:.
- Remove the lasagna from the fridge 1/2 hour before baking. Remove plastic wrap and cover the dish with foil. Preheat the oven to 350 and bake about 45 minutes to an hour until the lasagne tests hot. If you like a crunchy top just uncover for about 15 minutes.


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A Woman's Perspective on Saudi Arabia Culture
Watching the evening news, reading a novel about Saudi Arabian history, or studying the Sunni Wahhabi beliefs doesn't give Westerners true insight into Saudi Arabia culture. Indeed, a culture that is so foreign to the Western lifestyle may seem impenetrable - until you hear the account of a Western woman who lived the culture while nursing in Saudi.
That's not to say that Saudi women necessarily perceive any oppression. Indeed, the abaya - the black outer garment worn by Saudi women - is embraced as an expression of religious devotion. In Saudi Arabia culture, women's attire must not be form fitting, must not attract attention, and must not be worn out of vanity. Moreover, although women must cover all but their hands and faces, some choose to (or are told to by their husbands) also wear veils and gloves.
Like a woman's clothing, a woman's role in Saudi Arabia culture is largely dictated by the prevailing religious beliefs. Unlike in the West, where a woman's equal partnership with her husband is at least given lip service, a Saudi marriage is often arranged, with the woman becoming the man's property after marriage. As such, she must be obedient and submissive; if she is not, her husband may punish her or beat hear. And, although it is less widespread than it once was, men can take more than one wife.
Saudi law generally dictates that a woman is valued as one-half of a man. For example, a woman receives half of the inheritance of her brother, and in court, a woman's testimony is given half the weight of a man's. Certain punishments, such as whipping, are dictated by law and through practice, often at the hands of what could be termed "morality police." In Saudi Arabia culture, morality has many shades of meaning; prostitution, for example, can be a crime of being in the company of a man who is not a woman's husband or male relative. Typically, a woman faces 90 lashes, although sometimes the punishment doled out is 200 lashes.
When you live in a culture so different from your own, the experience can't help but open a floodgate of feelings. On the one hand, many of the practices you witness are abhorrent and rock the very foundation of your beliefs; on the other hand, within the context of Saudi Arabia culture and society, they are terribly consistent with Wahhabi beliefs.
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2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith: Much More than a Ghost Coupe
Moving well beyond adequacy.
There is a lot of contemporary technology available in the Wraith, including a 10.25-inch high-definition dashboard screen controlled by an iDrive-like knob on the center console. The knob itself is glass and features an embedded Spirit of Ecstasy figurine; it also incorporates a touch pad to enable fingertip writing of navigation inputs, as well as pinch/pull functionality for exploring on-screen maps. Rolls-Royce's signature Starlight headliner—embedded with 1340 fiber-optic nodes which, when lit, mimic the night sky—is available. So, too, is an all-glass roof with a leather sunshade. Serenity can be shattered by an 18-speaker sound system, which comes complete with two trunk-located bass speakers, seven tweeters, seven mid-range units, and two ear-level "exciter" speakers.
Adequate is for Downton Abbey
For an automaker that once only described its cars' output figures in terms of their adequacy, Rolls-Royce is positively trumpeting about the Wraith being its most powerful car ever. Taking into account the Wraith's size and heft, immense power is pretty much its only hope for athleticism. The twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-12 engine is shared with the Ghost, but the powertrain here produces 624 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque.
The eight-speed automatic is what Rolls-Royce is calling a Satellite Aided Transmission, meaning it uses GPS data to locate the car and predict gear changes in real time. Approaching a curve, for example, the computer knows to hold a lower gear rather than upshift, instead of simply reacting to data after the turn is initiated. (Similar technology is employed on BMW's ActiveHybrid 5 to read topography, but there it's geared toward predicting grades to achieve maximum fuel economy.) We think SAT is slightly frivolous, but it makes the utmost sense in a car designed to impart the feeling of effortlessness in all that it does.
The Wraith's performance will be well above adequate, with the trip from 0 to 60 mph taking a claimed 4.4 seconds and top speed being governed at 155 mph. Those numbers are all the more impressive given that the all-steel Wraith's claimed curb weight is more than 5200 pounds. Rolls-Royce insists output is delivered seamlessly, not brutally, and it fitted its usual power reserve gauge to remind drivers of how high the tide of power is at any given time.
The Wraith's most appealing characteristic is its wonderful adherence to the traditional Rolls-Royce blueprint. While the coupe might seem like a natural Bentley Continental GT competitor, the two really are in separate leagues. That model is Bentley's entry-level ride, whereas the Wraith likely will cost more than its Ghost sibling, which, at $250,000, is itself much dearer than a Conti. (The Phantom coupe is priced some $30,000 higher than the $400,000 Phantom four-door, a spread we think might even grow wider from Ghost to Wraith.) It is a hyper-luxury land yacht with power to spare, one that leaves raw performance to other, less-dignified machinery. As Rolls-Royce perfectly states, the "Wraith is no GT bruiser."


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Three hours after, Caius sough his father as the old man was making his nightly tour of the barns and stables.
If there's a' sough o' cholera,Or typhus,—wha sae gleg as she?
Thick rain-clouds were descending upon them, and we could hear the sough of the falling water.
He could hear the sough of the sea on the beach, far down below him.
She loved, too, the stir and sough of the creaking pines and the cheery calls from the barnyard.
Naught was heard save the droning of the students and the sough of the wind in the forest.
The sough of the calm sea could not reach so far; the flies were few; no bird sang.
I knew it was the "sough" of the sea against the sides of the vessel.
I'll get me out upon the heath, where I can hear the sough of the night winds, and listen to the night-birds' screech.
The air was full of the rush of the waves and the sough of a rising wind.
"to make a moaning or murmuring sound," Old English swogan "to sound, roar, howl, rustle, whistle," from Proto-Germanic *swoganan (cf. Old Saxon swogan "to rustle," Gothic gaswogjan "to sigh"), from PIE imitative root *(s)wagh- (cf. Greek echo, Latin vagire "to cry, roar, sound"). The noun is late 14c., from the verb.


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Zhao Ziyang's vision of political change in China dims as Hu Jintao hardens the Party line
Gone in 60 Sound Bites
Mark Latham's legacy? A whirlwind of headlines, insults, big ideas and slogans


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