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Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short," she realized. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
In this lively and compelling account of that year, Rubin carves out her place alongside the authors of best-selling memoirs such as Julie and Julia, The Year of Living Biblically, and Eat, Pray, Love. With humor and insight, she chronicles her adventures during the 12 months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.
Rubin didn't have the option to uproot herself, nor did she really want to; instead she focused on improving her life as it was. Each month she tackled a new set of resolutions: give proofs of love, ask for help, find more fun, keep a gratitude notebook, forget about results. She immersed herself in principles set forth by all manner of experts, from Epicurus to Thoreau to Oprah to Martin Seligman to the Dalai Lama to see what worked for her - and what didn't. Her conclusions are sometimes surprising - she finds that money can buy happiness, when spent wisely; that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that "treating" yourself can make you feel worse; that venting bad feelings doesn't relieve them; that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference - and they range from the practical to the profound.
As an added bonus, this recording includes a sampling of Gretchen's podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin. In this episode, "Choose the Bigger Life", Gretchen and her sister, Elizabeth Craft, discuss happiness, good habits, and whether Gretchen is going to get a dog.
©2009 Gretchen Rubin (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers
"Packed with fascinating facts about the science of happiness and rich examples of how she improves her life through changes small and big. The Happiness Project made me happier by just reading it." (Bookpage.com)
Opinionated redhead who uses audiobooks to make L.A. traffic bearable.
"Shallow and Disappointing"
I had high hopes for this book, but it just didn't live up to the hype. I might have had more appreciation for it if I had read the actual book rather than listening to the author's narration of it. I really disliked the narration. What disappointed me most was just how superficial it all seemed to me. I expected something deep and enlightening, but this wasn't it.
I had great hopes for this audio book. Unfortunately I was disappointed. The author seems like a very nice person and writes in a very casual conversational style. The problem is this book reads more like a diary or blog of a person's journey to find happiness. Cool right? That's what the book is supposed to be about. The problem is that my listening of this book felt like I was on the author's journey towards happiness and she did not take me along for the ride.
I think in spending several hours listening to this audio book I didn't learn anything on how to personally become more happy even though I learned all about the author's life and her struggles toward happiness, criticism and relationships especially with her sister and husband. We learn all about the author being an attorney and a writer and her internal struggles.
I wanted this book to be good, but unfortunately I left disappointed. If you're looking for a book in this particular area I would highly recommend: Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom...Why the Meaningful Life is Closer Than You Think Audiobook which I would put in my list of the top 20 books best I ever read.
This book is set up in a way that the author is working on one principle of happiness each month and basically shares with you her experience. That's the problem the book is written in a nonjudgmental style toward what you should pursue while almost seeming self-righteous about how the author is pursuing happiness her own life. Unfortunately unlike most audio books which I feel a close connection with the author this one left me feeling uncomfortable.
"The Happiness Project"
I really enjoyed this book. I listened to it - and then wanted the hardcover edition as well. I'm inspired to start my own happiness project. This book opened my eyes to ways that I can increase not only my happiness but also that of people around me. It made me happy!
"The gift that keeps on giving..."
This book was an awesome lucky find. I shy away from anything that sounds "self-helpish" but this book gives the gift that keeps on giving. In fact, I listened to it twice and then went out and purchased the book and will purchase more for family. This book is a great source of reality. We are responsible, in most part, for our own happiness. I guess we all just need an example to show us how to start. I love the web pages and the stories from others. Now if I could only find the Orange Blossom candle, I'd be set. This book has helped me recognize my truths and has made me actively count my blessings. The best line, "the days are long but the years are short."
"Great Book and Story"
I'm a general happy person living with someone who is commonly negative or depressed. I originally bought it to see if there was something I could learn to help her. However... I loved the book and I am thinking of starting my own happiness project because of it.
There is one small frustration with the reading of the book... There are points in the book where what is being read are comments from blog readers or from some other source. From an audible book stand point, it is really hard to know when the comments / opinions being read are the authors or someone else. It is hard to know when the reader has switched back to reading book author material. minor issue, but frustrating.
"Fantastic project!"
Perhaps what I loved the most was the invitation to participate, in my very own way, into this fun journey of joy within the beautiful simplicity of my day to day life. I appreciated the very honest approach, and sharing, of the author's life experiences throughout her year of happiness.
Gretchen, of course, but I also loved listening about her relationships with her in-laws and her husband/daughters.
I do have a few months of her project that I found particularly inspiring and probably the ones I was able to connect the most with such as August, the month dedicated to contemplating the heavens; September, the month she dedicated to write a novel and spending more time with books as well as November when the concept of laughing out loud while lightening one's attitude came about.
There were plenty of moments, but the one that comes to mind right now, is when she realized that her bus ride to school in the mornings with her daughter was that magical moment of her every day that was never going to be there again. That moment when she realized this and it became such a happiness producer for her, reminded me of a similar situation I have gone through this year. Since last September, I have been driving my daughter to her first year of high school for her zero period class (which means that I have to be up at 5:00 a.m. every morning in order to make it on time.) At the beginning it was such a struggle for me until I realized, like Gretchen, that this is it: the magic is happening right now. And I have loved every minute of every early morning since then!
So looking forward to her new upcoming book, "Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life."
"Made me happy"
This book inspired me a lot. It was interesting to listen to and well narrated. It was so packed with details that I'm sure I missed half and will definitely listen to it again. I'm a great fan of the project.
Better content, a real actor. The voice of Gretchen is unbearable after 2min.
Never. I have read hundreds of books but I felt compelled to write this review as this book is completely superficial, doesn't provide any meaningful advice - except reading the classics.
Someone talented, or just anyone.
The part when she cleans her closet, all sections shall have been cut.
Worst book I have ever read.
"Happy to have read it."
My friend ended up getting divorced because of this book. Hmmmm... what could be so powerful that my friend could decide to end a 15 year marriage??
Gretchen Rubin does a great job of telling her story of trying to be happier by changing little things in her life - making a list of promises to herself. Things that she will work on. It is HER project and she is very clear that what works for her may not bring you happiness. But she also points out that we are all different and our happiness needs are different.
I was worried that I would not want to finish this book. But I did and I feel that I learned a lot about how I approach my own life. Gretchen Rubin and I may not have the same needs for happiness, but I appreciated her list and her self-awareness of her own behavior and how that might effect the happiness of the people around her and ultimately her own happiness.
"Happiness project made me happy!"
What a cool book! I really enjoyed how it felt like the author was talking to me as opposed to lecturing me. I have already applied some of the little things she talks about that I never thought of and am enjoying them. :-)
"fun listen"
this was a fun listen that i dipped in and out of over a period of time, and towards the end it touched a couple of really interesting and resonant points. anyone who posted a negative review because they couldn't get over the the author's voice should get over themselves.
"Absolutely loved it."
Well read, and an inspiring journey. I loved the way it was broken down into each month and would highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking about making some changes to be happier without destroying what they already have :)
"A must read"
I absolutely loved this book. well researched fantastic read. Can't wait to start my happiness project.
"Happiness within reach"
Hopefull, Inspiring and Systematic
When I read a book I often try to imagine that the writer is reading it to me. And this was exactly that! I loved that it sounded so natural, like listening to a friend's story.
I'm going to give it a second listen and start my own Happiness Project. I've already did a major clean up in my house because I couldn't wait to get started. Gretchen has a point: "It's the rare person who can't benefit from a Happiness Project."
"Really interesting"
I found this a really interesting thought provoking book. I think I might have to just start my own happiness project.
"Annoying woman narrator"
No it would be easier to follow the program she suggests if it were read rather than listened to.
When her child threw up.
Yes, yes I know she's the author but I would've preferred a different narrator. She sounded really whiny.
The longest year of your life!
A great idea and one I will be trying in 2016 but at times I struggled to listen to her and almost gave up countless times. But I'm English. Folk from other countries especially the US may find her easier to listen to. Great ideas but poor narrator choice. Also it was difficult to tell when she was talking about her own life or quoting people who had shared their experiences with her.
"Easy and inspiring listen"
I find the book easy to listen and follow. it has very practical ideas about how to improve ones daily and overall life.
"Filled my morning walks nicely "
Good listen not much practical tips more of a read through her own experiences, saying that I haven't yet requetsed the tool kit so I will do so. I'm sure there is more materials. It's a motivating audio I will for sure listen to it many times
I found the book very inspiring. Many people make resolutions and then do not keep them. This book shows a structured approach to accomplish them. It also shows a success story that inspired you and shows that it is achievable and worth to work on yourself and your happiness.
"Very Enjoyable"
Great deal of common sense delivered in a numerous and self deprecating way. If you listen to this book and think of it as journalism rather than 'self help' I think you will get more from it.
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• Other first-time matchups for Liberty in 2013 include: Richmond (9/28), Old Dominion (10/5) and Brevard (11/16).
• Liberty will start to face Monmouth more frequently in coming years as the Hawks will become an associate member of the Big South Conference in 2014.
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• Liberty in its last 10 home-opening games: 9-1.
• Liberty lost its last home opener to No. 24 Norfolk State, 31-24, on Sept. 8, 2012.
• The Norfolk State game was Liberty's first home game under head coach Turner Gill.
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• The Monmouth game will mark the beginning of Liberty's 25th season of competition at Williams Stadium.
• Liberty has posted a 89-43 record in 24 seasons at Williams Stadium (67.4 winning percentage)
• Liberty won its first game played at Williams Stadium, defeating Towson, 37-18, on Oct. 21, 1989.
• Liberty has posted a winning record in 15 out of 24 seasons since starting play at Williams Stadium in 1989.
• Liberty has posted a winning record at Williams Stadium the last seven years.
• Liberty's scoring average at Williams Stadium: 32.21 (4,252 points scored/132 games)
• Liberty's opponent scoring average at Williams Stadium: 19.33 (2,552 points allowed/132 games)
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• Liberty has lost three straight season-opening games and four of its last five first contests of the year, with each of those losses coming at the hands of an FBS opponent.
• Liberty's last four season-opening losses: 2009 at West Virginia (L/ 20-33), 2011 at N.C. State (L/ 21-43), 2012 at Wake Forest (L/ 17-20) and 2013 at Kent State (L/ 10-17).
• Liberty's lone season-opening win during the last five years was a 52-7 victory over St. Francis, Pa., on Sept. 4, 2010, a game that was played at Lynchburg's City Stadium while renovations were completed at Williams Stadium.
• The week following its victory over St. Francis, Pa., Liberty traveled to Muncie, Ind., where it defeated Ball State, 27-23, on Sept. 11, 2010, marking the program's last victory over an FBS opponent.
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The states penny-per-dollar increase is expected to generate $2.5 billion over two years. Lawmakers raised the tax to provide a short-term increase in revenue to help balance the budget, which has been hurt by the slow economy.
On the surface, the few extra cents dont sound like much to consumers, but the cents accumulate over a period of time. The higher sales tax probably wont keep anyone from buying small things, but it may scare some people when it comes to big-ticket items.
Theres also a cost to some small businesses in the Cambridge area. They get hit by the one-time expense of paying to have their cash registers recalibrated.
If comparisons make people in places like Guernsey, Noble and Muskingum counties feel any better, the sales tax increase could have been worse. Three Ohio counties Champaign, Hancock and Stark hiked local sales taxes and put them into effect the same day as the state increase.
Counties across Ohio are feeling the state financial crunch, and some may be tempted to look at possible local sales tax increases to offset reductions in state funding. The increase in the state sales tax may make it more difficult for counties to raise local taxes, however, because the taxpayers who have to pay up can only take so much at any given time.
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FULLERTON, Calif. – The Mustangs' aspirations for reaching .500 in the Golden State Athletic Conference were set back as TMC dropped their second straight conference game. This time, the Royals of Hope International University (7-4-1, 1-2-1) delivered the Mustangs their seventh loss of the season in a 2-0 match on Saturday afternoon in Fullerton.
The Royals, who notched their first conference win in Saturday's match, struck 11 minutes and 33 seconds into the action, when HIU's mid-fielder, Mario Perez, beat TMC's goalie, Andrew Bussel (Bakersfield, CA), for a 1-0 lead.
Thirty minutes into the second stanza, HIU's Karlo Soto-Castillo was on the front end of the next Royal goal, feeding Matthew Howard for the match's final score.
Despite outshooting HIU 9-8, the Mustangs offense gave the Royal's goalkeeper a light day by failing to score a shot on goal.
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Companies will pour their future development efforts into an application that captures the core of the company's business and makes it digitally available to thousands of users. The closest thing to what Kemp is talking about that's run today, he said, is the Hadoop implementation inside many businesses. In some cases, Hadoop is used to capture, sort and manage all the data on each customer. By applying analytics, the employees responsible for the customer get a more up-to-date and complete view of expectations and needs, Kemp noted.
The VMware IT administrator is, figuratively speaking, "inside one machine, trying to carve it up into 10. The Nebula IT administrator is in 10 machines, trying to run them as one," he added.
By talking about how it's a cloud vendor also, VMware is "adding confusion to the discussion" of cloud computing and "blurring what is actually black and white."
That may be, but in an interview with Bill Fathers, VMware's general manager of hybrid cloud, the division between pre-cloud and current cloud firms is not as clear cut as that.
VMware had the option of going to an existing hardware supplier in which it has invested -- Virtual Computing Environment -- and installing its server racks as the quickest way for it to implement the vCloud Hybrid Service. It hasn't done that. VCE designs for today's virtualized workloads, and Fathers knows that his hybrid service will need to be commodity infrastructure, competitive with Amazon Web Services, rather than the highly engineered, highly optimized VCE server racks. (VCE is a subsidiary of EMC and Cisco Systems, using VMware virtualization software on Cisco's Unified Computing System. Intel and VMware are "investors" in VCE, not owners.)
Fathers won't say exactly what VMware is using, but confirmed it's closer to Microsoft, Google and Amazon's commodity and white-box server approach than VCE's.
That means VMware understands two of the essentials of the cloud. It is resilient software, capable of overcoming a hardware failure in a cluster, and it enjoys economies of scale because it's based on commodity hardware parts.
An open question is whether VMware will get all the other essentials of cloud into its vCloud Suite as fast as the OpenStack project can inject them into its platform. VMware joined OpenStack in part because it understood its own development teams couldn't outstrip the project in key, emerging areas, such as software-defined networking.
So there's a race underway, with the spectators being asked, "Who'd you rather get your cloud software from?" A team dedicated to virtualizing and automating everything in today's data center, with all the drawbacks of its legacy systems? Or a team dedicated to the new mode of operations, focused on running one very large, mission-critical application effectively?
VMware might say Kemp, in his black-and-white formulation, is imposing a simplicity that's never going to reside in the enterprise data center. But both parties agree the nature of enterprise software is changing fast, and they're in a race to produce the most value for that next-generation application owner.
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They've learned to wrestle heavy wooden ladders, connect fire hoses to hydrants and rappel down the six-story tower at the Los Angeles Fire Department training complex in Panorama City.
But ask the new graduates of the Pacific Coast FIRE Academy the most important lessons they've learned during the seven-week program and nearly all of them will say the same thing: self-discipline, respect and how to get along in life.
"This program helped me be more mature, and I learned that I liked to help people a lot," said Alejandro Sanchez, a senior at Monroe High School, whose career aspirations switched from computer science to firefighting after his second stint at the academy.
"Firefighters show respect to the community, and the community shows respect to them. And the community expects us to show respect, too."
Sanchez and about 40 other San Fernando Valley teens were honored Saturday during ceremonies marking their completion of the rigorous program, which includes classroom and hands-on instruction at LAFD Station 81.
"It's a phenomenal program, with the opportunity to provide youths with life lessons and skills," said Fire Chief Brian Cummings, who heads the 3,200-member agency.
The Fire Instruction Recruitment and Education Academy is a collaboration between the city Fire Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
For the previous seven Saturdays, students from Monroe, Panorama, Cleveland and East Valley High schools, and the nonprofit Casa Esperanza Community Center, participated in the character-building program.
"Our No. 1 goal is to get kids to focus on high school graduation," said Capt. Alicia Mathis, who founded the FIRE Academy in 1999.
"We also teach kids through the Fire Department model how to be good citizens. We like them to develop discipline and responsibility, to keep a focus on good grades, staying out of trouble and away from drugs and alcohol."
The academy also gives cadets a taste of what it might be like to be first-responders, with training and mentoring from current and retired firefighters and paramedics.
"It's hands-on from Day 1," said Mathis, a 23-year veteran of the department. "The kids are wet and dirty and sweaty -- and they're loving every minute of it."
That was evident Saturday, as some cadets polished their newly learned skills while others set up for the ceremony.
A team of cadets got last-minute instructions on deploying a hose from retired Gardena Battalion Chief Lee Macpherson, while a trio of teen girls hefted 40-pound wooden ladders onto their shoulders and ran toward the drill tower.
Instead of taking a shortcut across the sprawling complex, the cadets hustled single-file as if on a grid, mimicking how firefighters balance on the rafters of a roof.
"I didn't think I would be able to do men's stuff, but it turned out I was strong enough," said Valeria Miranda, a junior at Cleveland High.
The FIRE Academy runs four sessions annually around Los Angeles, including the one overseen by Capt. Kristin Crowley at LAFD's Drill Tower 81.
Each session costs about $15,000, with funding coming from the nonprofit LAFD Foundation and, this year, from a $65,000 grant from Motorola.
Participating high schools can each send up to 20 students, who are chosen by their counselors based on grades, attendance and attitude.
The program relies heavily on volunteer instructors -- retirees like Macpherson, and aspiring firefighters like LAFD Explorer Michael Rucker and Miranda's 21-year-old brother, Sebastian, who is enrolled in the fire academy at College of the Canyons.
Along with firefighting basics, they teach the kids skills for the real world -- how to give a firm handshake, carry on a conservation, look someone in the eye. Every adult -- there are no exceptions -- is addressed as "sir" or "ma'am."
Cadets each write a business letter to Cummings, sharing highlights of the program and thanking him for the opportunity. And they compile a personal resume, an assignment that cost 16-year-old Brandon Norin his spot as squad leader when he forgot to bring it with him one week.
"I learned from my mistake," said Norin, a sophomore at East Valley High. "But I'm still part of a team. If I can't be the best leader, then I'll be the best follower."
Norin said his experience at the academy offered him the first glimpse of the possibilities of a career in the fire service. Others have had that vision for as long as they can remember.
"I want to save lives and protect people and help the community," Luis Rendon, 17, from Monroe High. "Being a firefighter is my dream."
Want to do it?The Los Angeles Fire Department hopes to begin testing in March for a new class of recruits, the first time in years the cash-strapped agency will be able to hire. For information, see www.joinlafd.org.


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ONE in five people in the West Midlands are too ashamed to ask for help with their money problems.
The survey by Action for Children also showed that one in five parents did not know where to go to het help and one in 10 didn't want to think about their money problems.
Brigitte Gater, interim director of children's services at Action for Children, said there was no shame in asking for help during this economic climate.
She said: "At a time when the cost of living and raising children continues to grow faster than wages, it's seriously worrying that people are put off seeking financial advice or simply sweeping problems under the carpet.
"Action for Children provides advice on managing money through our children's centres. We know that money problems can be linked to other issues, like unemployment, changes in benefits or escaping domestic violence, but we can support families. There's no shame in asking for help."
At the centre in Prices Lane, in Upton-upon-Severn, families can attend money management courses to help.
Sue Rogers, children's services manager at the Upton centre, said: "The rising cost of living is affecting all families - we're seeing a real problem emerge.
"The majority of families we support tell us of some form of financial constriction, our food bank has never been in such demand and we get daily calls from families who can't afford essentials heating or food or nappies."
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O me babbies, me bairn called Robin Hood – the merry men and women of Theatre Royal are hoping to make the rival pantos in York green with envy.
Berwick Kaler and the rest of the cast are making the final preparations for Robin Hood And His Merry Mam, which opens on Thursday.
The production promises to be a family affair, with Berwick playing the outlaw's mother and his real-life nephew Vincent Gray returning to the York stage.
Other regulars Suzy Cooper, Sian Howard and AJ Powell are also heading for the greenwood fair until February 2.
But the biggest villain in Pantomine won't be treading the boards in York this year. David Leonard is wowing the crowds in the West End production of Matilda, giving Jonathan Race a chance to show his evil side and try to thwart Berwick and the rest of the goodies in the cast.
Berwick is confident the Theatre Royal can hold its own against the two rival pantomimes also in York this winter.
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P67 $190 Part 2: MSI P67A-GD65, ASRock P67 Extreme6 and ECS P67H2-A2by Ian Cutress on 5/10/2011 1:36 AM EST
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S0me1X - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkCan you shed some light as to exactly what this does? There is talk of its effects but not what it is actually doing. Reply
IanCutress - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkIntel haven't released this information in an easy to read format, as far as I can tell - speculation is rife that it's to do with boosting the frequency signal to the CPU just that it's easier to distinguish between high and low states when you have a high overclock (PLL stands for 'Phase Lock Loop'). The downside of enabling this feature (and is a known problem) is that there are issues coming back from Sleep states.
All the best,
Ian Reply
GTVic - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkA Phase Locked Loop is designed to keep something on frequency, counteracting external forces which would otherwise cause a frequency drift. I believe the voltage levels on the CPU are controlled by the frequency of the Pulse Width Modulation so I'm guessing that this "Internal PLL Overvoltage" circuit allows the CPU to auto-manage the voltage levels required at various levels of overclock. If it needs more voltage, it gets more. As opposed to a table of preset voltage levels for various overclock frequencies which would not be optimal for all CPU chips in all environments. Reply
bf71090 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkI don't think you were clear with the warranty information for the Asrock. As far as I can tell any p67/h67 board you buy today until June 30th will automatically have a 2 year warranty. Reply
IanCutress - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkI just double checked with ASRock, and all high end motherboards are two years warranty (with ASRock), while other motherboards come with a one year warranty.
All the best,
Ian Reply
IanCutress - Monday, May 16, 2011 - linkMust clarify - it's other ASRock boards that have the one year. Reply
H8ff0000 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkCan you guys please review the P67 Sabertooth? I'd like to know where you guys think it stands in relation to these. Reply
nightmare9920 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - link
I just double checked with ASRock, and all high end motherboards are two years warranty (with ASRock), while other motherboards come with a one year warranty.
All the best,
It depends on the region, in europe the standard warranty is 2 years with 3 years on some of the high end boards. I believe in NA it is 1 year as standard and 2 on the high end boards. Reply
Arbie - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkA feature important to me is fan headers and controls. I want to know how many headers there are, what electrical type (3-pin or 4-pin), and what the BIOS will actually do with them (manually set speed, or have it control on thermal inputs).
This kind of info is often hard to find - sometimes impossible without buying the board. So getting this from someone who has actually used the board would be ideal.
However, reviewers usually give fan controls short shrift, possibly because they are not putting the boards in cases. And I realize that, especially on a multi-board roundup, you can't go into such detail on each one. So - where it's available - maybe you could include a link to the mobo user's manual.
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michaelheath - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkI appreciate the review, however I think tech writers are sensationalizing the 'fiasco that was Cougar Point' a bit too much. Yeah, it kinda sucked for the early adopters (and I say that with full sympathy, having been there before myself). For a person who's patient and waited for all the kinks and bugs to be ironed out, the fact that there was a release, a recall, and then a re-release may not weigh on their mind at all when making a purchasing decision. Personally, I'm waiting to see what Z68 does and then pulling the trigger, and I'll gladly buy a P67 board if it's the better option. Reply
Etern205 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkDidn't read the article yet, but IMO most P67 based boards within the same price range are similar to one another and in the past if I was looking for a board, I'll read every damn review on the product I want. Now, it's just pick a damn board with the features you like to have and be happy with it. Reply
fic2 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkStill can't get rid of the legacy PS/2 port.... Just makes me laugh. Reply
Etern205 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkWhat is there to laugh about?
Some still have a good PS/2 devices which is a waste just to junk it out and PS/2 has a faster detection over USB. This benefits users who wants to access the bios where USB keyboards sometimes fails miserably.
The most expensive SNB board from Asus still has a PS/2 port (combo PS/2).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8... Reply
Hrel - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkCan someone please explain to me why despite the fact that more and more chips are moving off the motherboard and onto the CPU motherboards seem to keep getting more and more expensive. Ok, increased power delivery testing; I get that. But the motherboard manufacturers are literally buying fewer chips to make their board. These things should be getting cheaper!
The northbridge is on the CPU, the iGPU is on the CPU and that right there is the majority of the cost of a motherboard. Seriously, WTF! $190 is the sweetspot? WTF! $130 bought a hell of a board 3-5 years ago. Now they're cheaper to make but cost more? WTF! I shouldn't be spending anymore than 100 bucks on a brand new Asus P5NE-SLI class motherboard. I'm an enthusiast, we should be seeing tons of these things for 50 bucks. WTFFFFFFFFFFF! Reply
ggathagan - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkYou're paying $100 for a brand new P5NE-SLI because it's obsolete technology which translates into higher support costs for the manufacturer.
The same can be said for SDRAM, the original DDR RAM and Socket 478 CPU's.
As to why a *modern* motherboard costs so much with more of the chipset being integrated into the CPU: They don't.
You can get a LGA1155 motherboard for under $50 and $130 still gets you "a hell of a board ".
P67-based motherboards are not at the low end of the market, so any decently featured mid-tier motherboard remains in the $150-$200 range.
Regardless of what Intel or AMD incorporate into the CPU, the support chipsets *still* need to be purchased.
AMD and Intel set the price for that, not Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, etc...
Sound and LAN support remain seperate from the core chipset.
Lastly, in the case of Intel systems, there is the desire for USB 3.0 support that has to be added via additonal chips.
Upper tier boards have never been about the chipset/CPU; they've always been about the "bells & whistles" factor.
As such, the buyer's perception of what is valuable is more of a factor than logic centering around what a specific chipset or CPU brings to the table. Reply
TheJian - Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - linkI don't think a decently featured board costs $150-200. My current GByte board had all the bells and whistles for $129. The only thing missing from the top boards was more vid slots, and a few more Sata's (mine has 8 so plenty for me).
$70, has everything but Btooth/Firewire (who cares)/SLI (who cares). Includes both USB3 and 2 SATA 6 ports.
What features are there that cost another $130? I get that P67 adds another $30 (which is where P67 boards start on newegg), and we get overclocking for that (but we got screwed out of a vid card on that deal so hmmm).
$110 for P67 Gigabyte D3 B3, USB3, Sata6. Missing Btooth/1394/SLI(xfire-either). We now know you can put USB3 on a $70 board (jetway has a $70 USB3 board too). They have an ECS for $100, and it has USB3 and even 2 vids.
So are these worth $100? A few more USB's and Btooth is all I'd ask for (and there's already plenty of USB). USB3 chip probably costs a few bucks at best (likely $1). They throw on audio for $1. I don't call the boards in this review mid tier. I'd say more like upper class. SLI/Xfire used to be all that was needed to put your board into upper class. It should still be that way. Unless it's a server board, anything over $200 is probably just a pretty box. Maybe someone else can point to a reason why prices shot up on the top end and the mid is considered by some as $150-200 (I thought it was $100-150, with the low being $60-100, but that's just me).
You can't say the dollar is dropping or bring up gold - I shouldn't be able to post a $70 full featured H67 or $100 full featured P67. The guy on the $100/P67 is overclocked at 4.8ghz (i7-2600K) and folding 24x7...ROFL. I think this board's a winner. Probably should be in your next review :) Might be a little low, but you get the point. Then again, this is probably what most will buy (or lower in the H67 range most likely). Reply
Rookie Monster - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkTwo reasons come to mind.
1. Gold is $1500oz
2. U.S. dollar is falling like a rock. Reply
knedle - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkI even found a movie on youtube showing MSI Games:
I think it may be usefull if your HDD with important data just died and you want to commit suicide. ;) Reply
wifiwolf - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkI'm with Hrel on this. It's just ridiculous that we're buying boards with less parts needed even more expensive then they were before moving northbridge and int-graphics.
PS: Unfinished chipsets should be for beta testing and not for sale. Reply
Patrick Wolf - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkI agree, these boards should be cheaper (which could be said for most components really), but to be fair these aren't all $190 boards, they were at 1st but new tech is always more. Lowest current price I could find for each board is as follows:
P67A-GD65 - $170 (newegg, could be even cheaper at superbiiz depending on promo)
P67 Extreme6 - $200 (superbiiz, again promo)
P67H2-A2 - $173 after MIR (newegg)
GA-P67A-UD4 - $175 after MIR (superbiiz, again promo)
P8P67 PRO - $180 (newegg/superbiiz, again promo)
Compare that to 775. The ever popular GA-EP45-UD3P was about $130 and now the GA-P67A-UD3 which has similar features is $125. Or better yet the MSI P67A-G43 for $125. Reply
maxhavoc - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - linkThe review states that the ASRock board doesn't support RAID on the SATA3 6.0 GBps ports but the NewEgg page says that it does. I can't find anything on the manufacturer's website. For a >$200 board to not support SATA3 RAID is pretty ridiculous so I'd like to know for sure. Does it or doesn't it? Reply
cbass64 - Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - linkI haven't seen the p67 extreme6 in person but I have used the extreme4 and all of the Intel ports (including the 2 SATA3 ports) support RAID. The other SATA3 ports use the Marvell controller and do not have RAID support. Any ports controlled by the PCH will be able to be RAIDed through the OROM.
You should be able to RAID all 6 PCH SATA ports on this board. Reply
TheJian - Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - linkI'm still waiting to see a review of something 95% of us will actually buy :) I'd also like to see a lot more discussion of the power phases on boards. 8/12/16/20, analog or digital? How does each affect the power bill etc. I haven't paid over $135 for my board (just missing SLI usually, but still lots of connectors always) since clear back to 386/486. These are commodity items now. I've sold a ton at $60-100 (used to have a PC business). What's with the $200 tag always garnering the most attention.
It seems like the only products reviewed these days are flagships. The problem with that is we often aren't seeing what we can expect from what we'd buy in the store (most of us have no need for more than 1 vid slot - I'm shocked at how the industry has embraced something that almost nobody uses). This situation is far worse in SSD's. Where's the article on a family of drives (or just the bottom/top from two makers in the same family) and the performance hit you take buying the small 40/60/80/128 vs 256/300+ etc. I suspect 75% of your readers think they perform the same (as this has only been mentioned, not the major focus of an article). It's great manufacturers want to send you boards (expensive ones, duh), but not so great if not that many of us plan on touching anything over $150. Don't forget these are the same people buy vid cards based on $10 differences (LOL). I'm probably just ranting
Or how about an article on 3-5 cpu's (low, mid, top from the last few generations), with say 10-20 vid cards from the last few years to today. Most people would be surprised to know they don't have a slow PC, they just need a vid card and they suddenly have a new PC. Knowing which one is best (or overkill) for an Dual core Athlon X2, or P4, can be difficult to figure out (I haven't seen an article like this in years).
In short (heh), bring back some articles that help 95% of us out instead of 5%. I don't know anyone with more than a single vid card (never have, oops 3dfx long time ago), and it blows my mind that we have more boards from makers that have more than 1 slot than ones with only 1 slot. For what? To set benchmarks, that's about it. I don't know many that want to deal with the heat/noise or air conditioning bill for multiple cards. Very few people need that kind of power for current games (running 30in I guess).
Review was fine, just not what I think you're audience is about to rush out and buy. I am glad to see you testing USB/Lan/Sata on the boards. Reply
ggathagan - Friday, May 13, 2011 - linkYeah, you *are* just ranting.
Anandtech is an enthusiast's site.
95% may not buy actually buy a flagship board, but I'll bet that 95% of us want to see the flagship boards reviewed and reviewed in detail.
Flagship boards are usually the first to come out with cutting edge tech, so they provide information that someone can use to determine what the performance across an entire family of boards will probably be.
A P67 board is a P67 board is a P67 board, so that which is discussed on a flagship board is applicable to the lower tier boards using the same chipsets.
As for the rest of what you want:
It's not like Anadtech and the other sites have this huge warehouse of all the parts they've ever reviewed and can just go back in the back room and whip up a dozen or so systems.
Additionally, exhaustive testing takes time. Even if they *did* have that warehouse, going back to test every conceivable combination of old and new hardware would be a waste of their time. They've already reviewed the old stuff.
AT puts out articles on a regular basis regarding their recommendations on top, mid, and lower-priced systems.
They may not put out thse articles every week, but they are frequent enough that you can get a general idea of cost and capability from them.
Do your own legwork, go back and read the past articles and figure it out for yourself.
It's a pretty safe bet that pairing a couple of 6970's or 580's with a P4 or an Athlon II is going to be a waste of money. Do you really need to know much more than that?
SSD performance has been discussed ad nauseam in the many articles that AT has put out. Lower capacity SSD's suffer in performance when compared to a larger SSD, but are still head-and-shoulders above the performance of a traditional drive. The reasons for that have been discussed exhaustively. The same holds for Intel vs. Sandforce vs. Marvell vs. Jmicro.
Do you really need every piece of SSD-related information repeated in every single article? Can't you just read all the articles yourself and come to your own conclusion? Reply
ruzveh - Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - linkMy msg is to and for Anandtech to reply: My concept of dual lan with teaming is really not clear and i am not able to understand ur lang as well.. Can u explain in a lay man term with example what does it mean and what its used for what it do?
Is it something that one lan i can use for my cable internet and other lan port i can use to connect it to my local area network?
Or does it mean that i can use both the ports for internet or both for local intranet
Or does it mean that both of them i can use for boosting my internet sharing. If yes, then both the connection has to be same or different. Do i have to use both different ISP or can i use from same ISP? How does it work? Do i have to make it work having two different isp?
I mean can i make it like my 2mbps + 2mbps internet connection = teaming of 4mbps connection? Or is it like 2mbps + same 2mbps = 2mbps teaming?
Its really confusing and exciting to know. I always wanted to buy dual lan motherboard to use one port for internet and other port for connecting other computers for file sharing and internet sharing if possible.
I hope u have understood my query and 1000s of people have similar queries which is still unsolved across all fourms. I hope you wont dissapoint us. Thanks in advance Reply
ggathagan - Friday, May 13, 2011 - linkTeaming within this context relates to network connections and is not applicable to internet connections.
Other names for it are aggregation or trunking.
If your computer is connected to a network switch or to a firewall/router that has more than one LAN port, you can increase it's transfer speed by aggregating the computer's LAN connections together. This is done in software.
The computer and the network see the aggregated ports as a single network connection.
If you have two gigabit LAN ports on the system and you have the approptiate software, it is seen as a single 2 Gigabit connection.
The only reason to do it in this particular circumstance is if you have a home network or are in a networked environment at work.
Multiple internet connections *can* be set up in a similar fashion, but it takes specific hardware and multiple connections to your ISP.
That is both expensive and more complex than it's worth for the average user. Reply
dweilbacher - Thursday, May 19, 2011 - link"...in the OS I saw a constant 42x multiplier applied, with no SpeedStep down to 16x which is what we've seen on other boards."
In the article you mentioned the OC Genie will OC, but turns off Speed Step (16x). So you are forced into a constant 42x speed. I saw this also and turned the Genie off. Then tried to manually overclock, but found any time I changed the multiplier to any value other than 33x (2500K), Speed Step was turned off.
Is there any option in the MSI Bios to turn Speed Step ON when Overclocking? Reply


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We wanted perfect dados: precise in size and location. All it took was a router and
a simple T-square jig.
By Robert Lang
From the Spring 2005 issue of Woodworking Magazine, pages 25-27
Dados are a "bread and butter" kind of joint. They're simple and strong, and a router with a straight bit and a way to guide it are all you need to make them quickly and accurately. Of course, dados can be made with the table saw and a dado set, but more often than not, this is an unwieldy operation if you are working with long pieces. Much of the time it's easier to move the tool across the wood, than to move the wood over the tool.
The "T-square" jig is an ideal way to guide the router for cutting dados. It can be put together quickly, and adapted to many different circumstances. In its simplest form, there are only two pieces: The guide that goes on top of the work and the bar that goes against the edge of the work, which provides a place to clamp and to accurately locate the cut. Additional pieces can be added to the jig to make clamping easier and more secure, to allow you to stop and start the cut, to make an odd width and to keep your router from "jumping" out of place when you switch it on.
I've made a lot of these jigs. While they are simple in form, making a good one requires attention to detail and a few tricks. Too often, these T-square jigs aren't quite at 90°. Or there is no easy way to clamp it to your workpiece. Both problems lead to sloppy work. Here's how to avoid those common pitfalls.
Select the materials for your jig with care. I like to use 3⁄8″- or 1⁄2″-thick Baltic birch plywood for the guide – it's a stable and strong material, and the multi-ply edges wear well. I'll make a couple of cuts on the table saw and check the edge against a reliable reference (such as a machinist's straightedge or my table saw's fence face) to ensure I have a straight edge to run the base of the router against. The other advantage of plywood is that it is thin enough to be out of the way of the handles of the router, and can be easily cut wide enough to provide plenty of surface area for clamping.
I usually make the bar from solid wood that is about 1⁄8″ thinner than the workpiece (i.e., I use a 5⁄8″-thick bar to cut dados in 3⁄4″-thick wood). This ensures that the guide part of the jig lays flat on the surface to be dadoed, and that the jig and the workpiece can be firmly clamped to the bench. Before putting the jig together, I like to run the guide bar stock over the jointer to make sure it also is straight and true. With both parts straight, it's time to put this jig together.
Square the Square; Choose a Router
Of course, if the jig isn't square it won't be worth using, so here's how I make sure that it goes together precisely. With a bit of glue and one screw I fasten the guide and bar together, as shown below. Using only one screw at first lets me adjust the angle between the guide and the bar to a perfect 90°. Then I clamp a speed square across the two parts. Once the square is in place, I drive a second screw through the two pieces to make the attachment permanent, and then I wait for the glue to dry.
While the glue is drying, I set up a router with the appropriate bit. A router with a flat area on its base plate (as shown below) is the one to use, because a round-base router is likely to have the bit off center. If the bit isn't perfectly centered, and the exact same spot on the router base isn't run against the edge of the guide, the cut will be off the mark. If a round-base router is all that is available, I replace the factory base plate with a square or rectangular shop-made one. Even with a square-base router, it's prudent to always run the same edge of the router base against the guide, as there can be some variation in the distance from the bit to the edge. Some routers will have a different distance from the bit to the end of the base plate, and this may cause problems if you're making a stopped cut. Draw or mark on the router base plate, and on the jig, an indication of the proper orientation.
With the depth of the router set to the correct dimension, I make a test cut, letting the bit cut through the bar. This cut through the guide bar can now be used to locate the cut exactly on the work, as shown below – no adding the distance from the base plate edge to the bit or any other fussiness. Lay out the location on the workpiece, locate the cut in the guide bar against the marks and clamp the jig in place.


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The manual discusses seven steps an organization might take to hire an empowerment evaluator from preparing for the hiring process to assessing and sustaining the evaluation. Resources, worksheets, and sample documents are included to make the hiring process easier. The manual also includes "Field Notes," documenting the experiences and lessons learned from CDC's DELTA and EMPOWER grantees in hiring empowerment evaluators.
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In Scott Morrison's world, there are just two, diametrically-opposed approaches to border protection: his way that has stopped the boats, or an open slather policy that invites social dislocation and deaths at sea.
For the Immigration Minister, Operation Sovereign Borders is a creed he follows with uncompromising zeal, and that was his demeanour when he appeared before a Human Rights Commission inquiry on Friday.
While his critics advocate for those who are slowly losing their minds in indefinite detention, he sees himself as the champion of those he describes as the voiceless in the asylum seeker debate: ''the ones that are at the bottom of the ocean''.
Morrison came well-prepared for the hearing, with an opening statement that addressed the question of the ''moral burden'' he carries head-on.
''I prefer to carry the burden that accompanies the success of the policies that I have implemented as minister that is ending the deaths and the chaos than the burden carried by my Labor predecessors, and all those who cheered them on and advocated weaker border policies, that imposed a deadly curse on our country.''
Morrison has been in this area for five years and, it is fair to say, there was no way Gillian Triggs was going to corner him on detail or extract anything more than a token admission that things could always be handled better.
There is no concession that part of Labor's problem was his role in blocking, for example, the so-called Malaysian people swap, and undermining their approach by insisting they did not have the will to implement it.
More importantly, there is no scope for attempting to find a less brutal middle ground, like the one presented by Julia Gillard's expert panel.
Most of all, the message from Morrison is there will be no compromise on any aspect of Operation Sovereign Borders, regardless of the collateral damage to those already in detention and irrespective of whether the message of deterrence to would-be arrivals is great or utterly inconsequential.


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The first two time winner of Food Network's Cupcake Wars Hollis Wilder believes No V-Day is complete without chocolate! Learn how to make Miss Holly's quintessential Chocolate Buttercream Icing and yellow cake!
Miss Holly's Chocolate Buttercream Recipe
2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
12 ounces imported dark chocolate, melted
3 TBS whole milk
1 1/2 tsp madagascar bourbon vanilla
5 cups confectioners sugar
1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes
2. With mixer on low speed, add melted chocolate until just combined.
3. Add milk, vanilla and sugar. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
Miss Holly's Yellow cake recipe
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2/3 cups butter
3 large eggs
1 tsp madagascar bourbon vanilla extract
1. Heat oven to 350 degress
2. Combine flour, sugar baking powder and salt in mixing bowl
3. Add 3/4 cups milk and butter. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Add eggs, 1/2 cup milk and vanilla. Beat for about 2 minutes, until well combined.
4. Pour into lined cupcake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean from center
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#8: Procter & Gamble
Current Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Performance So Far in 2012: -3%
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) hasn't been very pleasing to shareholders so far in 2012. Yes, the yield is nice — but the stock has sat out the market's recent rally, and at the end of April, P&G earnings showed a disappointing outlook for the rest of the year. Shares of Procter & Gamble have struggled recently in the face of those results and general market headwinds.
But Procter & Gamble CEO Bob McDonald is looking overseas to prop up the balance sheet amid rising commodity costs, frugal U.S. consumers and performance that lags rivals like Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL). And let's face it, even though the consumer products giant is slightly down, it is hardly out. P&G is going nowhere thanks to brands like Gillette, Pampers and Duracell that provide reliable revenue across rough economic times — and thus reliable dividend payments, too.
Yes, PG stock hasn't seen much growth, and that is a concern. But you can't get more defensive than consumer staples, so dividend investors wary of a summer downturn might want to turn to Procter & Gamble if they are planning on staying fully invested in the stock market right now.


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- Contemporary Art at the Gardner
- ExhibitionsCurrent ExhibitionsForthcoming ExhibitionsPast Exhibitions
- Ambreen Butt: I Need a Hero
- Maurizio Cannavacciuolo: A Lecture on Martian History
- Rachel Perry: What Do You Really Want
- Charmaine Wheatley: Souvenirs
- Bharti Kher: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
- Jean-Michel Othoniel: Secret Flower Sculptures
- Nari Ward: Divination X
- Luisa Rabbia: Waterfall
- Carla Fernández: The Barefoot Designer: A Passion for Radical Design and Community
- Sophie Calle: Last Seen
- Hamra Abbas: Wall Hanging I
- Adam Pendleton: Untitled
- Raqs Media Collective: The Great Bare Mat & Constellation
- Stefano Arienti: Wild Carrot
- Luisa Lambri: Portrait
- Magic Moments: The Screen and the Eye–9 Artists 9 Projections
- (TAPESTRY) RADIO ON: New Work by Victoria Morton at the Gardner
- Points of View: 20 Years Artists-in-Residence at the Gardner
- Stefano Arienti: Ailanthus
- Danijel Zezelj: Once
- Taro Shinoda: Lunar Reflections
- Su-Mei Tse: Floating Memories
- Luisa Rabbia: Travels with Isabella, Travel Scrapbooks 1883/2008
- Cliff Evans: Empyrean
- Stefano Arienti: The Asian Shore
- Sculpture and Memory: Works from the Gardner and by Luigi Ontani
- Henrik Håkansson: Cyanopsitta spixii Case Study #001
- Michele Iodice: A Pagan Feast
- Variations On a Theme by Sol Lewitt and Paula Robison
- Danijel Zezelj: Stray Dogs
- Dayanita Singh: Chairs
- Maurizio Cannavacciuolo: TV Dinner
- Elaine Reichek: madamimadam
- Joseph Kosuth: Artist, Curator, Collector
- Nari Ward: Episodes: Bus Park & Forevermore
- Manfred Bischoff
- Ackroyd & Harvey: Presence
- Laura Owens
- Joan Bankemper: A Gardener's Diary
- Lee Mingwei: Living Room
- Josiah McElheny
- Abelardo Morell: Face to Face
- Mona Higuchi: Bamboo Echoes
- Juan Muñoz: Portrait of a Turkish Man Drawing
- Denise Marika: New Works by Denise Marika
- Dorit Cypis: The Body in the Picture
- Artists By 1993
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Dorit Cypis
Website: www.doritcypis.com
Dorit Cypis uses performative strategies, photography, and social sculpture to explore the psycho-physical-social aspects of history, knowledge and experience. Cypis' presentations are often immersive laboratories abstracting form and meaning to expose paradox and possibility. Her work has been presented at the Whitney Museum of American Art, International Center of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Orange County Museum, Walker Art Center, Musee d'Art Contemporain/Montreal, Musee des Beaux Arts/Bruxelles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Orange County Museum of Art, in addition to international galleries and artist spaces.
Cypis has taught on identity, representation, social relations, and conflict transformation at universities and colleges across the USA, as well as in Canada, Holland, France, Switzerland, and Israel. Cypis has been instrumental in designing public programs including Kulture Klub Collaborative, Minneapolis, 1992-1998, artists working with homeless youth to develop their capacity for creative expression, and Foundation for Art Resources, Los Angeles, 1979-1982, assisting artists to work collectively and to situate art in the public domain. Cypis founded Foreign Exchanges in 2007, developing tools of engagement across personal and cultural differences. She is a founding member of Mediators Beyond Borders and recent Chair of the Middle East Initiative of Mediators Beyond Borders.
Cypis has received awards and fellowships from National Endowment for the Arts, Japan Foundation, Bush, McKnight, Jerome, Ordway and Durfee Foundations, City of Los Angeles Cultural Arts, and Fellows of Contemporary Art. She earned an MFA Californian Institute of the Arts, and an MDR, Masters of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University. She was born 1951 in Tel Aviv, Israel, and lives and works in Los Angeles.
Dorit Cypis was the first living artist to show work in the Museum's special exhibitions gallery, which opened in the fall of 1992 as the first new gallery created at the Museum since 1914. Her exhibition of photographs, The Body in the Picture, asked questions about "what it means to live in a body defined by the person who lives in it rather than by those who look at it." As an artist whose work often explores what it means to inhabit female identity, she was a particularly good fit at the Museum where Isabella Stewart Gardner's presence is so strongly felt.
While in residence she also offered a number of public programs, including an interactive photographic workshop in which participants used autobiographical and media images, along with movement, voice, and breath to reveal, conceal, erase, and shape memories, fantasies, and desires, resulting in self portraits. She also lectured in the graduate photo department at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
She conducted salons during her stay at the Museum as well, examining Isabella Stewart Gardner's iconography, and its implications for issues of identity and private and public personas. Participants were guided through discussions about art collecting, and its relationship to memory, control, desire, and history. One such salon was conducted for the department of education, students, and teachers at Boston Latin School and the Madison Park High School. The topic for this salon was Identity and Creativity.


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Here's Kevin Allen's story this morning, from USA Today.
Because after the marathon bargaining sessions yesterday, a lot is on the table, and now it's crunch time in terms of a deal.
The groups of players and owners who moved the talks in a good direction are now gone, and we're basically back to the original negotiating sides — which means Don Fehr and the Lockout Commissioner back in the room.
So whatever traction was gained yesterday will need to continue going forward, and that's not a given.
Gut feel: this is last attempt by both sides to grab concessions & it will get gloomier before deal is made.


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Topic: Fighting girl...new member!
Hi everyone...my name is Laura aka 'fighting girl' (lol)! I have been a lurker here for a bit and thought it was due time to intro myself and join the discussion. I am 49 and was diagnosed with cc in July 2012...in late June my hubby came home from work, looked at me and noticed that I looked yellow. That resulted in a trip to emerg, and a three week hospital stay.
After two ERCP procedures, ultasounds, a CT scan and an MRI, plus a liver biopsy, it was determined that the blockage in my bile duct was a tumour. It had likely been there for a bit as it has spread to make some masses on the liver as well. I went to see surgeon at Princess Margaret here in Toronto who said it is inoperable. They stented me, which didn't work well, so,ended up with a percutaneous drain, which is still with me...this is a tube that is inserted inside to bypass the blockage and allow the bile to reach my small intestine. From there, onto the oncologist who felt chemo would be of benefit to me given my otherwise good health.
Within a month I was into a gem/Cis chemo regime at Princess Margaret hospital, here in Toronto. Several scans later, and tumour marker blood tests revealed that I was responding to chemo...marker dropped significantly and tumour showed small shrinkage. I have been on this regime for roughly six plus months. Much to my frustration, however, my most recent scan done two weeks ago shows that the cancer is active again, the masses getting a little bigger and the marker being up.
Oncologist told me that in many cases people don't respond to the Cis/gem regime and I was fortunate that I did and now we should switch to a different regime, namely 5fu, which may work for me as it has worked for others. If this fails, my blood is being tested for a clinical trial which aims to target the tumour more directly.
I guess I am writing today for encouragement and emotional support...something the drs and nurses sometimes seem to forget in their daily contact with people. I couldn't help but get the feeling that the oncologist was disappointed with my last result...this is something I sensed (I am a very sensitive person to peoples body language) and didn't really make me feel much better emotionally about the change in direction. I feel I am in a good position to fight provided my medical team supports me one hundred percent...it upsets me to feel like maybe they do or maybe they don't but they are just going through the motions.
I am also somewhat annoyed that they didn't anticipate the possibility that the first regime might stop working at some point soon, as cancer is smart and regroups to fight....it would have made sense to me to change regimes while the cis/gem was still working, kind of tricking the cancer and thus leaving the door open to its use again at some point hence. But now I feel like we are 'locking the barn door after the cow has escaped, and we are playing catchup with this situation. It was eight weeks since my last scan and no tumour marker
Tests...did somebody drop the ball?
The worst part of my week came when the oncologists nurse called me to book an appt for Porto cath insertion which is necessary for the 5fu treatment...she gets on the phone to me and opens the conversation with 'I am sorry to hear the bad news'....I was floored. What bad news? I realize my scan showed changes but I understand this happens all the time with cc,regroup and fight, regroup and fight....it is not a straight road. I felt like saying,'thanks for stomping on me emotionally...you could use some sensitivity training.
I am in need of some continued encouragement to overcome all this negativity. I am also keen on any dietary advice you may have to offer...I have heard that sugar, dairy and meat is a no-no, and that a vegetable based diet is helpful. I was reading about Ted's diet on the Earth Clinic website and it falls into this line of thinking.
Thanks so much for letting me bend your collective ears. Hoping to get to know you all better in the months ahead,


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Lions See Rapid Improvement in 2010
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Like their female counterparts, the 2010 Saint Leo men's cross country team saw major improvement over the course of their latest season. Competing in seven races over a three month span, the team, and the individuals consisting of the squad, concluded one of the most successful seasons in the program's history.
Overall, the year saw each member set new personal-best times, while shattering the record board with six, top-10 records. As a team, the Lions posted three, top-five finishes, including the runner-up position at the flrunners.com meet.
An extremely young group, the Lions saw seven of their 10 members take to the course with no higher than a sophomore standing. Leading the group of up and coming runners was freshman Bryan Hayes. Haynes had a successful stint in first season with the Green & Gold as he finished as the Lions' top runner in four of seven races. In addition, he quickly jumped to the top half of the record board as his Sunshine State Conference Championship run of 27:40.08 solidified him with the fourth fastest run in program history.
Haynes was not the only underclassman to make an impression on the team, as each of the other six made direct imprints. Devin Cannon and the David Malys demonstrated grit and determination to get through a seven-meet schedule and put their names right in the middle of the record book.Cannon and Malys used the SSC Championships as a coming out party, toppling the 8K course with record-setting times of 27:55.08 and 28:08.00, respectively.
The three remaining freshman, Justin Prengaman, Dylan Richardson, and Kevin Papac, showed development over the course of the season. The trio combined to compete in 19 of 21 races and eventually broke the 30 minute barrier by the end of the season.
Cannon's fellow sophomore, Eric Dirth, continued to advance as he hurdled the minute barrier during each of his seven meets, including a new personal top-time at the SSC Championships.
Carson Holton made huge strides as an individual and now owns a place in the Saint Leo record book after his efforts at the SSC's. Michael Berry was impressive from beginning to end, as the junior crossed the line first for the Lions on three separate occasions. He also set a new personal-best at the Championships with a time of 27.55.08.
Senior Matt Attal, who already finds himself in the Saint Leo top-times department, finished his time in the Green & Gold with an impressive campaign. While competing in all seven races, Attal had a sub-30 minute 8K finish on a pair of tries.
As a team, the Lions most memorable moment came at the flrunners.com meet in October. At the event, the team claimed its highest finish in program history. With 72 points, Saint Leo finished second of eight teams, trailing only SSC foe Florida Southern.
On the season, Coach Melissa Miller stated, "The squad demonstrated the ability to hold their ground as a team and improve upon individual performances throughout the season. Cross country is a sport about who has more heart, not necessarily more talent. It is also a sport that hurts and it takes the drive of determined individuals to be successful. I believe we have that with this current foundation. The group puts in the necessary miles during training, while pushing one another to go further."
Miller continued, "Our freshmen, Brian and David, did well adjusting to the 8K races, but there are is high expectation level for them next year as they gain familiarity with courses and training. In addition, Mike Berry's rigorous training throughout the summer will be highlighted even more during his senior season. His extra training and self discipline truly paid off. I look forward to what the men can do next year. There is talent on the men's side, but they have to be ready to go the extra mile at a fast pace.
Stay tuned to the announcement of the Lions' spring schedule in the near future.


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Craig Sandercock praised his Hull KR players for keeping their heads to give him what he called his best win as coach.
The Robins saw off city rivals Hull FC 21-20 thanks to a Craig Hall drop goal with 46 seconds left, on a night when the video referee was one of the hardest working people in the ground.
Hull KR had three tries denied at the screen and felt they had other decisions go against them, not to mention losing a 10-point lead before winning the game all over again.
"I'm happy the boys dug so deep under some extreme adversity. That's a year's worth in one night," the Australian said of the amount of decisions he felt had gone against his side.
"I'd have to say yes (his best win), considering the amount of adversity. I don't want to comment but I was very disappointed at a myriad of decisions.
"Under those conditions, to win the game, the boys deserve a lot of praise for their performance. We had to win it all over again. There were a few times when I thought we were going to be home, but Hull to their credit fought back."
At 20-16 ahead and with just under 10 minutes to go, Rovers sub James Green dropped the easiest of chances to score another try, shelling a pass a yard from an unguarded line.
Hull then scored through Fetuli Talanoa to make it 20-20, but Richard Whiting failed with the conversion and Hall won the day.
"That was the fourth heart attack of the night for me," Sandercock added.
For Hull it not only represented a sorry derby defeat but a second drop-goal loss in three games.
The Black and Whites were undone by Salford and Rangi Chase's one-pointer in the Challenge Cup a fortnight ago and are showing worrying signs of being unable to finish teams off.
Coach Lee Radford was brought in to try and reverse the losing culture which had manifested under Peter Gentle last season, but he admitted he was concerned at the trend his side have developed this campaign.
A former Hull player and a native of the city, he understands the importance of this fixture but he also knows his side need to try and remedy their ills when it comes to close-run games.
"A derby loss is always tough to take, the scoreline is tough to take," he said.
"I might be wrong and the statistics might show I am wrong, but I felt they had more possession than us and we didn't make them work hard enough to come away from their end of the field. We felt like we were chasing and it happened too often.
"It got to 20-20 and we got back into it; we have had opportunities in cup games, play-offs games and massive games. We have to take them and we didn't.
"I'm frustrated for sure. It's an away game, a loss, a close game, a loss. It's evident. What do you do? We only keep doing what we're doing. I don't want to tear the teddy up but we have lost another close game. But if they're not stinging, I'm coaching the wrong group."


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Friday, April 25, 2014 - 15:39 PM
The Common Thread Clinic Tour Hits St. Louis, MO TODAY!!!
The immensely popular Common Thread Clinic Tour is back. Today's stop (Friday, April 25) is at Fred Pierce Drum Shop in St. Louis, MO at 4pm.
The tour features Meinl Cymbal artists Mike Johnston, Matt Halpern, and JP Bouvet. It has become one of the most well attended drum clinics in the US, as the artists, their message, and the unbridled enthusiasm with which they present that message have made believers out of all who attend.


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In honor of National Poetry Month, our middle school patrons created limericks during our Poetry Wars program. Here are four limericks about their favorite snack foods.
By Kerly & Sunya:
There once was a really hot chip
that always burnt my lip.
It is so hot.
It hit the spot.
Now I need a cold sip.
By Allison & Anthony:
Takis, Takis, everywhere.
I like to put them in my hair.
Even though they are red,
I like to rub them on my head.
People could eat them anywhere.
By Hallie & Kyle:
My favorite snack is Cheetos.
I like them better than Doritos.
Cheetos are crunchy.
They make me jumpy.
I eat them more than Fritos.
By Anthony D. & Marion:
Takis are my favorite snack.
You can eat them in a big sack.
Takis are red.
I eat them in a shed.
I eat them while I'm doing track.
Thanks to all our talented young poets for helping us celebrate National Poetry Month.


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>General Running>Things that make you swear when you run
I hunt myself
I hunt myself
Success here seems counter-productive.
Come all you no-hopers, you jokers and roguesWe're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
running metalhead
Dutch "sport" bikers!!!I'll write a forum entry on them, they deserve it
When I run I feel like a swallow
Because you are free like a bird?
Nope, because of all the flies I eat.
Someone chasing me with his car.
"If you have the fire, run..." -John Climacus
Things that make me swear when I run, there's a whole SHITload of them. I find swearing helps me through a lot when I'm running.
1.) Lactic Acid build up at the end of 5K, or 10Ks
2.) Getting sore at mile 5 when I have 8 more to go.
3.) Cars that don't look towards me when I'm running a work out and pull out.
4.) Cars that try to make a left hand turn and nearly hit me at lights.
5.) People who start 'racing' you when you try to pass them on a trail or road.
6.) Myself, when I start fading at the end of a run or race.
7.) People, not running , in lane 1 on my track workouts.
I'm sure there are a lot more things I swear at, but just a few.
an amazing likeness
Well, for one...the running.
I've done my best to live the right way. I get up every morning and go to work each day. (for now)
Chasing the bus
Found a new one. Septic tank pumping where I'm running. Not out loud, of course, because I'm trying hard to NOT breath.
"You're either on the bus or off the bus." ― Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Queen of 3rd Place
Coming toward the last turn of a race and the course monitors have stopped paying attention to their station! I love volunteers and always thank them until I'm blue, but I'll admit to screaming "where's the fucking turn??!" Sure, it's the senior's women's division and there's almost nobody left but walkers, but yeah, we're actually racing, dammit.
Ex runner
Super Pro Lurker
5.) People who start 'racing' you when you try to pass them on a trail or road.
This ^ and garbage trucks.
When I am tired and not picking up my feet on a trail race and fall for the 5-8th time I tend to swear at myself.
Live the Adventure. Enjoy the Journey. Be Kind. Have Faith!
I love volunteers, they rock and races wouldn't happen without them. I too thank them profusely at every race. However, every once in a while, something happens that makes me scream WTF?!?!?! I did a half marathon last weekend and only drank water for the first half. The second half had a slight uphill grade almsot the entire way back, and at the water stop at about mile 7-8 I wanted sports drink. Water was first, gatorade second at the stops. So once I get to the gatorade cups, I'm looking one of the people working the stop right in the face as I run toward her with my hand open to get the cup. I say "gatorade" and she's looking me straight in the face as well, makes absolutely no move towards me and instead reaches it out to the guy behind me. I pretty much came to a dead stop and went REALLY? SERIOUSLY? Another volunteer came out from behind the table and handed me a cup. I felt like a major douche.. but effin' SERIOUSLY!
That happens often and not just to the Senior Woman's division. A few times I've had to gesture (cuz I was breathing to hard to talk) "uh, which way, please... I can't read your mind..."
Its even better when it happens to the fast people when the volunteers lead the race through a wrong turn... then everyone who followed the lead bike gets DQ'd
Know thyself.
Its even better when it happens to the fast people when the volunteers lead the race through a wrong turn... then everyone who followed the lead bike gets DQ'd
Oh yeah, well if you only run really well established events that are hosted by top notch organizations--like say, if you're running the Men's Championship 8k at the Mayors Cup Cross Country Races, hosted by the BAA--then this type of stuff never happens.
Runners run.
When you pass the lead bike going up a hill and then they stop to chat with someone while you wonder WTF is going on.
Yesterday morning as I was jogging along watching the frost evaporate and noting the clouds of mist gather on the lake I thought to myself "Shit, this is nice."