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I'm not sure what the official count of craftspeople & artisans (making some or all of their income from their crafts) in the state of Vermont is but if I had to guess I would say it is easily in the thousands? Vermont certainly has to be one of the top states for high quality, fine arts & crafts work. Studios, workshops, and galleries can be found in practically every Vermont city and town. I suppose it could take months to visit even half of them. The diversity of the media choice these talented artisans choose is equally overwhelming! Clay, fiber, paper, wood, glass, jewelry, and metal works are all well represented. And expect to find not only traditional type works but plenty of one of a kind pieces. Saying one could build a vast and eclectic collection of Vermont art pieces is absolutely an understatement.
So from now through the fall is about the time we start to see the larger organized craft festivals and open studio weekends in Vermont. I will highlight a few popular August ones below and no doubt a quick web search would yield many more.
The first weekend in August brings the very popular Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival held at the historical Hildene's Meadow in Manchester, VT (Hildene, as shown here was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln– Robert was the eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln). At the Hildene festival you will be able to meet and see the work of 150 artisans plus take in some great food and music. This long running juried festival is a must attend for the arts & crafts aficionado.
Moving up to the middle of the state and the middle of the month (Aug 13 & 14) is an "Art in the Park" event hosted by the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland, VT. Fifty years running, this event brings in juried, high quality craftsman as well as fine art, great food and live music. The estimated 7000 – 9000 attendees suggests that this event is worth the trip!
The following Saturday (August 20th) and just down the street from Rutland in Ludlow, VT is the Fletcher Farm School Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Over 90 fine artist and craftsman will be exhibiting top quality works across all medias. And if seeing all this beautiful handiwork inspires your creative side you are in the right place! The Fletcher Farm just happens to be a school for the arts and crafts. Their course program covers just about every type of art or craft!
And if you can't make these dates you can always visit one or more of the Vermont State Craft Centers. Open year round, these centers are state approved and they showcase exclusively Vermont made works that meet high quality, uniqueness and variety standards.
We at Vermont Woods Studios Furniture hope you get the chance to travel to and discover the incredible Vermont arts & craft scene soon. We know you will find something you just can't live without! And so you know, our connection to the Vermont artisan scene is our representation and marketing of the works of over 20 highly skilled and acclaimed fine wood furniture makers. We like to think of these craftsman as creators of functional art!
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The Faculty of Laws is one of the oldest Faculties of the University. Indeed, the teaching of Public and Civil Law, together with Canon Law, was already well established when the Pubblica Università di Studi Generali was set up under Grand Master Pinto in 1769. Within the Maltese legal system it performs an indispensable function, being the only institution in Malta authorised to award the degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), which is required in order to qualify as an Advocate, Magistrate or Judge in Malta. Moreover the Faculty serves as the national focal point for research and scholarship concerning Maltese Law.
Technically speaking, the Maltese legal system is defined as a "mixed" legal system, which blends Common and Civil law elements. This characteristic, which derives from Malta's historical vicissitudes and which has now acquired a new emphasis with European Union membership, is the source of one of the greatest strengths of the Faculty. The training it gives to students equips them to cope with and bridge the divide between the Common and Civilian families of legal systems. Thus the Faculty produces graduates who have an equal familiarity with the leading classics of Civilian jurisprudence and with the latest textbooks in English Common law, an important asset in an age of globalisation.

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THE Belle Epoque will hold the first of its monthly comedy nights on Thursday, April 4.
The Knutsford venue has teamed up with LOL Cheshire, already regulars on the comedy circuit in the area, and the first event has already sold out.
LOL Cheshire has held events at Knutsford's Brook Street Club in the past and told the Guardian it was 'delighted' to be bringing its shows to the King Street venue.
The team posed for photographs outside the King Street hotel and brasserie on Monday, donning humorous clown wigs, hats and comic noses as part of the announcement.
The first event will see Gary Delaney headline the acts. Delaney, who has featured on the likes of BBC's Mock The Week as well as numerous comedy festivals, tied the knot with comic Sarah Millican earlier this year.
Matthew Mooney said: "The Belle Epoque has always been a great venue for entertaining, as well as a venue that very much supports the arts, spanning right from music to comedy.
"We are excited to welcome LOL Cheshire through our doors, along with their impressive line-up of acts, and as always look forward to hosting guests in true Belle Epoque style."
100 tickets sold out during the short time they were on sale, but further dates have been confirmed as May 8 and June 5, with acts due to be confirmed next week.


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VIDEO: Clips From Syfy's Series HAVEN
Below, watch a a pop-up-video style compilation of Stephen King references from HAVEN's 'Sarah' episode on Syfy. And don't miss an all-new episode tomorrow night (10-11 p.m. ET).
Based on the novella "The Colorado Kid" from renowned author Stephen King, "Haven" is a Syfy series that follows FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) who arrives in the small town of Haven, Maine to solve the murder of a local ex-con. Before long, her natural curiosity lands her at the epicenter of activity in the curious enclave -- which turns out to be a longtime refuge for people with a remarkable range of supernatural abilities.
Among the townspeople are local cop Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant), who eventually becomes Audrey's partner, and the mysterious and charming Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour).
The impressive creative team behind Haven includes show-runner Scott Shepherd ("Tru Calling," "The Dead Zone") who is joined by his partners, executive producers Lloyd Segan and Shawn Piller (both for "The Dead Zone," "Wildfire," "Greek"), as well as E1 Entertainment's John Morayniss ("Hung," "Copper") Noreen Halpern ("Hung," "Copper"), Laszlo Barna ("The Bridge") and Michael Rosenberg ("Hung," "The Riches").


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EVESHAM were the latest victims of defending champions Stratford with a 4-0 defeat in the Wildmoor Spa Tennis League Premier Division.
Stratford surged 12 points clear at the top as Callum Bailey and Cameron Malik defeated John Clarke and Andy Crowther 6-1, 6-1 and Simon Wall and Paul Everett 6-1, 6-1.
Tim Page and Simon West beat third-placed Evesham's Wall and Everett 6-1, 6-3 and Clarke and Crowther 6-0, 4-6, 1-0 (10-6). Relegation-threatened Littletons lost 3-1 to Henley-in-Arden in the top-flight despite Andrew Reynolds and Simon Blewitt winning one match 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (11-9).
Henley's Neil Supperstone and John Hunt starred by defeating Richard Herborn and Jack Phillpot 6-3, 5-7, 1-0 (10-4) and Reynolds and Blewitt 6-2, 6-0.
Herborn and Phillpot lost their other clash 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10-2).
Fifth-placed Alcester beat bottom side Inkberrow 3-1 with Graeme Rankin and Matt Saunders fighting back with a 6-1, 7-5 defeat of Matt Poole and Oliver Alleman.
However, Poole and Alleman beat Chris Dixon and Nick Brookes 6-3, 6-4.
Alcester's Alex Woodbridge and Tim Kenneally proved to be the difference, edging out Rankin and Saunders 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (11-9) and Dixon and Brookes 6-1, 6-1.
In Division One, Studley 'B' moved back up to second place despite being held 2-2 by bottom side Shipston-on-Stour.
Pershore slipped down the table as a result after being beaten 3-1 by Snitterfield.
Moreton-in-Marsh A still head the Division Two table but had their lead cut to two points when Whitnash recorded a 4-0 win over bottom team Claverdon 'B' in a rearranged match.
Division Three saw Ardencote 'B' extend their lead at the top to five points following their 3-1 victory over nearest challengers Inkberrow 'B'.
The bottom two, Ilmington and Chipping Campden, drew 2-2.
In Division Four, Littleton 'B' defeated bottom-of-the-table Chipping Campden 'C' 3-1 but still lie in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Division Five leaders Pershore 'B' were without a fixture and they got knocked off the top by HDA 'B'.
The Redditch outfit surprisingly thrashed third-placed Inkberrow 'C' 4-0 to go one point clear.
There is an eight-point gap to fourth-placed Moreton-in-Marsh 'B' despite their 3-1 win over rock-bottom Inkberrow 'D'.
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Rasmussen callup gives Blue Jays four lefty relievers
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays' bullpen has a rather unusual configuration after left-hander Rob Rasmussen was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday afternoon.
Toronto has four left-handed relievers compared to three righties. One of the three spots is reserved for closer Casey Janssen, which leaves Dustin McGowan and Todd Redmond as the only right-handers available in middle relief.
That likely will create some matchup problems late in games for manager John Gibbons, but the organization claims its not worried about the current predicament.
"I know, ideally, you have so many righties and so many lefties, [we're] just looking for guys who can get outs," general manager Alex Anthopoulos said.
"Sometimes people get so caught up in left-right, if you're a righty that gets left-handers out, who cares? We don't look at it that way, we're looking for guys who can get outs for us. Right, left, submarine, whatever it is, if you can get three outs, it's fine."
The situation could be rather short-term because prospect Aaron Sanchez is expected to receive a promotion soon. Sanchez, who is the club's top prospect, according to MLB.com, is a starter by trade, but recently transitioned to the bullpen in the Minor Leagues.
Sanchez would provide Gibbons with another option in relief, but until then, he'll have to make due with lefties Brad Mills, Brett Cecil, Aaron Loup and Rasmussen.
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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European Convention on spectator violence
Standing Committee
Joint Project "Promoting Safety, Security and service at sport events" (PRO S4)
Safety, security
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Convention on Safety, Security and Service
Working structures
Reports on national policies and list of national legislations
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Recommendation Rec (2002) 1 on guidelines for ticket sales at international football matches (teams and nations)
The Standing Committee of the European Convention on Spectator Violence and Misbehaviour at Sports Events and in particular at Football Matches, under the terms of Article 9.1.c of the convention,
Having regard to Articles 1.1 and 3.4.c of the convention,
Bearing in mind the Standing Committee's Recommendation No. 1/89 on guidelines for ticket sales;
Bearing in mind the Resolution of the Council of the European Union (6 December 2001) concerning a handbook for international police co-operation and measures to prevent and control violence and disturbances in connection with football matches with an international dimension (Enfopol 128), and more specifically chapter 6 of the handbook;
Considering recent developments in the field of ticketing policy, ticket sales and ticket control, and the experience acquired on the occasion of various international tournaments and at national and international matches;
Considering the increasing number of football matches at international level, and the importance of different countries proceeding in the most consistent possible way as regards ticket sales;
Bearing in mind the need to distribute tickets in as fair, equitable and transparent a manner as possible, within the constraints of necessary security and safety requirements;
Bearing in mind different regulations applying in European countries;
Recognising the responsibility of the organiser of a football match and/or stadium owner as to the safe progress of the match;
In view of the importance of managing a football match with the necessary security arrangements, regardless of whether breaches of the peace are predicted or planned,
Recommend that the Parties to the convention:
1. formulate and implement appropriate measures to give effect to the principles on ticketing policy and sales set out in the attached appendix;
2. transmit this recommendation to the national sports organisations, match organisers, stadium owners, etc.
Instructs the Secretary General to transmit this recommendation to the observers to the convention.
Principles on ticketing policy and sales
A. Ticketing policy should be based on the following requirements:
1. an effective and efficient separation of rival fans;
2. preventing black-market sales and ticket fraud;
3. giving support to the policy of stadium bans;
4. distinguishing the various responsibilities of the different people involved (organisers, other ticket distributors and ticket holders);
5. the identification of fans.
B. The separation of rival fans can be realised by:
1. concentrating the fans of a given team in the same sections and/or stands in the stadium;
2. the physical separation of rival fans;
3. if appropriate, taking measures at the time of sale to avoid the concentration of fans from a third party;
4. requiring applicants for tickets to identify the team they support;
5. where it is deemed necessary, making arrangements for a prescribed percentage of seats per section to be left unsold, so as to tackle possible problems should fans intermingle;
6. if appropriate, including regulations for accepting back tickets from competing teams which cannot distribute all the tickets among their own fans, for resale by the organiser;
7. providing efficient measures to prevent black-market sales and ticket fraud (see below).
C. Preventing black-market sales and ticket fraud may be achieved by:
1. as regards black-market sales:
a. providing a legal mechanism for punishing black-market ticket sales;
b. so far as circumstances permit, not putting tickets on public sale until the identity of the teams participating in a match is known. For group matches in a European championship or world championship, tickets allocated to supporters of the participating teams should only be sold after the draw. Tickets may be sold to the general public before the draw where a system of selling tickets for matches involving only specific teams is in place;
c. match organisers limiting the number of tickets available to any applicant with a view to ensuring optimum security. A maximum of four tickets per applicant per match should be sufficient. A lower number may be decided by the competent authorities and tournaments organisers;
d. preventing the sales of large quantities of tickets by travel organisations and tour operators;
e. always closely monitoring all tickets sales, in particular those via the Internet;
f. for all tickets sold directly to the public, always including the name of the purchaser on the ticket. The names of other user groups, such as sponsors or national associations, should be included on all tickets allocated to such groups on the understanding that the groups concerned would keep detailed records of those to whom the tickets are allocated and make these as soon as possible available to the responsible authorities;
g. ensuring that the distribution of tickets by the organiser and those who are officially designated by them is controlled to a high standard by:
i. the mandatory keeping up-to-date of the files concerning applications for tickets;
ii. screening these files according to a number of parameters (alone or in combination) such as identity, address, date of birth and bank account number;
iii. requiring the purchaser to provide the names of each person for whom he is applying for a ticket;
iv. organising an efficient information exchange with regard to the aforementioned files between the organiser and the police services and/or competent authorities involved, making a joint intervention possible;
2. as regards ticket fraud:
a. in order to guard against criminal abuse, to prevent overcrowding and to ensure that no one can enter the stadium by means of a fraudulent ticket, ensuring that the following measures are taken:
i. using a series of security techniques in the ticket, such as the choice of paper, the printing techniques, codes, etc.;
ii. providing the necessary control mechanisms so as to detect fraud, e.g. by briefing the supervising staff on the security techniques, automated admission controls, bar code controls, UV controls, etc.;
3. as regards both black-market sales and ticket fraud:
a. organising ticket sales in such a way that all supporters, regardless of status, are given a fair and equal opportunity to purchase a ticket;
b. providing the general public with the necessary information through the media, a fan guide, etc.;
c. issuing the tickets as late as possible, unless particular circumstances justify that they be issued earlier;
d. arranging prior discussion between all the relevant authorities of the strategies to be adopted in the event, possibly late in the day, of the emergence of false tickets or black market sales.
D. Support measures for the banning policy, insofar as this is permitted by law, could involve:
1. passing on among the different parties concerned, where this is legally possible, the data regarding banned individuals, including those who are the subject of stadium bans;
2. screening the files on banned people, to the extent that this is permitted by law, by the match organiser or the police forces of the country involved;
3. co-operating with the competent authorities over the setting-up, where the technology is readily available, of a technical system based for instance on the use of biometrical data (picture, voice recognition, colour of the eyes, hair colour, fingerprint code), which makes it possible to detect and/or to exclude banned people immediately and positively to the extent that this is permitted by law.
E. Defining the various responsibilities of the different persons involved (organiser, other ticket distributors and ticket holders) could be brought about by:
1. with regard to the authorised ticket distributors:
a. making clear arrangements (whether contractual or not) concerning the distribution of tickets by the various authorised people so that they all operate a single and identical ticket distribution system;
b. cancelling or limiting the supply of tickets to any authorised selling agent who has failed to observe the conditions of sale;
2. with regard to the holder of the ticket:
incorporating in the conditions of sale that tickets are not transferable, unless the issuer has specifically approved this by a specified date. This non-assignability should constitute one of the terms of the contract between the organiser and the applicant for the sale and purchase of a ticket. The transfer of a ticket without approval would constitute and be reported as a breach of the contract. Selective controls, relying on concrete police information, can be used to check whether the ticket has been transferred without approval or not. The non-assignability can be mentioned on the ticket itself and will thus have a dissuasive function. The above mentioned rules on "non-transferable" tickets aim to prevent persons who may pose a threat to public order from entering the stadium.
F. The identification of fans may be achieved by:
1. recording the entitled ticket holder's name on the ticket;
2. keeping up-to-date lists of ticket holders' names;
3. linking the names of the ticket holders to a stand, section, row and seat number;
4. creating a ticket supervision system which can be scrutinized directly by the proper parties.


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MONTREAL—Max Pacioretty is the first American-born player to score 30 goals in a season for the Montreal Canadiens. With 14 games left, the 23-year-old left winger should be able to accomplish something greater.
One year ago Thursday, March 8, 2011, Pacioretty lay motionless on the ice at Centre Bell, knocked unconscious after Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara ran him headfirst into the stanchion between the benches. Pacioretty did not play for the remainder of the season.
— Canadiens' Pacioretty KO'd, carted off ice
— Whitley: Montreal police go too far in investigating hit
— Fans protest in Montreal on Pacioretty's behalf
— Bruins' Recchi casts doubt on Pacioretty injuries
"It's motivation that I've used toward my game this year," Pacioretty told Sporting News. "I hope it's forgotten in the future, but I don't think that's gonna be the case. That's why I've got to try to improve my game and have that overshadow that incident."
Pacioretty's performance since returning to the lineup has started to garner him acclaim as a player, rather than simply as "that guy who got hit by Chara." That is no small feat, considering that a year ago, people in Montreal were calling 911 to report Chara's hit, and it took until November for the Quebec government to decide not to press charges.
For Pacioretty, the immediate result of the hit: a concussion and fractured vertebra.
"It was obviously disheartening," said Carey Price, the Canadiens' All-Star goalie. "I don't know how to explain it. That night was basically a night of concern, more than anything, that maybe one of our teammates had broken his neck. We weren't sure if he was gonna be okay. That night, a lot of people were dwelling on it, praying for Max."
Said Montreal forward Lars Eller: "It was a scary moment, for sure. I know everyone was worried about him being unconscious and everything. The first thing that comes to your mind is the worst-case scenario. … (The rest of that game, a 4-1 Canadiens win) you kind of felt that guys' minds were somewhere else. After that, you get over it. You know those kinds of things can happen. They don't happen very often, but you know they can happen. That's how the sport is. It doesn't change anything for us as players, as far as going into the next game. They made some adjustments with the glass this year, and I think that's good."
The adjustments at NHL rinks included curving the glass panels in the areas around the benches, so that a player involved in a collision similar to Pacioretty's would be more likely to sustain a glancing blow, rather than the head-on trauma that resulted from Chara's hit. Introducing the change was one of the first steps taken by the league's Department of Player Safety, which was established in June after a season in which Pacioretty's injury was one of many that put up a red flag.
"I think the severity of my injury was the biggest concern for most people, and the biggest reason to address the need to make a change," Pacioretty said. "Montreal's a hockey city, and people spoke out about it. Maybe that forced the league to do something. I think at the end of the day, it was the severity of the injury, and we don't want to see an injury like that again, or potentially an injury worse than that."
Through a league spokesman, NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan declined to comment, not wanting to revisit the circumstances that led to his department's creation, or the decision by the previous disciplinary regime not to suspend Chara. Likewise, the Bruins organization preferred to remain silent on the issue.
How big of a role Pacioretty's injury, among all the others, played in the creation of the Department of Player Safety, then, remains a mystery. What is clear is that it provided Shanahan and his lieutenants with a problem to address, and that was just what the league did by instituting changes to the glass in every rink around the league.
"It wasn't just my hit," Pacioretty said. "There were a bunch of incidents last year and the year before that led up to it. Obviously, my hit was part of the decision-making, and at the end of the day, it is better."
There are still injuries, and the Department of Player Safety still has work to do to reduce the inherent risks of hockey, especially with regard to concussions.
"I think the rule enforcements are a bigger issue, and that's something they've been very focused on," Eller said. "And they've been tougher on the suspensions, so we're seeing things going the right way."
That includes a three-game suspension that Pacioretty received in November, when he laid an open-ice hit on Kris Letang that resulted in the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman missing seven weeks with a concussion.
"They have the right intentions right now, to look out for player safety," Pacioretty said. "They still have to find the black-and-white answers for everything. I don't think they've come up with that. The fact that they brought it up and they hired Brendan Shanahan for player safety, and changed the glass a bit, obviously it's a step in the right direction and hopefully we can keep improving off of that."
Pacioretty continues to improve himself, notching a 30-goal season and closing in on stardom with hockey's most storied team. He says that he will never quite be as comfortable around the boards, but both Pacioretty and the league move forward, turning the events of a year ago from a near tragedy into something to grow from.


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A WINCHESTER charity is celebrating after they received a rather special token of appreciation.
Homeless hostel West View House has received a cheque for £1,380 from Waitrose as part of the supermarket's token scheme.
Project Worker Molly Edwards was in store on February 8 to collect the cheque, having entered West View for the scheme in September last year.
She said: "Everyone at the hostel would like to thank Waitrose and their customers for their generosity. We have been overjoyed and surprised by the amount. It will really benefit all the residents. The residents will decide what they want to do with it."
Every month the supermarket on Stockbridge Road donates £1,000 between three good causes as chosen by customers via the Winchester Community Matters Scheme.
At the checkout, customers get a green token which they can deposit in the box of the cause they want to support .
Simon Aldridge has lived at the hostel for four months and was on hand to help pick up the donation.
He said: "I had nothing before I came here, it's been somewhere stable to live, cook and eat your food. It's done a lot to help me get back on track. It's made a massive difference. We are all really happy about the cheque. We want to use the money to start a small business and go on some day trips together. Once you get people out there enjoying life, putting a bit more into life, they will get more out of it."
Residents of West View are no strangers to fundraising themselves - they raised nearly £1,000 for Winchester Basics Banks in the run-up to Christmas.


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"They want to be famous. We want to be champions. They want to be rappers and backup dancers. We want to play football." - T.J. Ward, Denver Broncos
I'm considering staying up for this game... and stupid for considering it.
This space for rent.
Is this blacked out in Indiana?
ehhh. let's do this. Got some shine! haha
Why would it be?
I'm staying up. slept in this morning just for this game.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
Comcast has it listed on both FSI and NBATV, we'll see which one shows it
I wonder if Holick is going to the game.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
the Bulls wouldn't spring for their announcers to go overseas with the team, they called their game from a studio off a monitor. Reinsdorf's cheapness cracks me up.
What are they doing? Kissing that dude's ring?
This space for rent.
Boyle wasn't lying about the PA being loud as hell
get that stuff outta here Dwight. Roy makes Howard look small.
Great block, Roy
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Blacked out in Indy.
F**K the NBA. Blacking a game in Asia out. Unreal
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
Anyone watching on Directv? Not coming in here.
Nevermind. Its on FSMW for me not FSI
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
that's a clean block
Somebody should tell Vogel not to worry because this is only preseason.
@WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
Lance has seemed complacent thus far in the preseason, not really aggressive offensively
PG needs to get "HARDEN IS LEFT-HANDED" tatooed on himself Memento style.
BAMF being BAMF.
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Water district's general manager announces retirement
The general manager of the Scotts Valley Water District will retire at the end of December, according to a news release issued Thursday.
Charles McNiesh, who has held the position for the last seven years, previously served as general manager of the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, according to the release.
His last day will be Dec. 28, but he will continue to work with water district officials on an as-needed basis, focusing on grant projects and other key programs while officials search for a replacement.
Democratic Women's Club to analyze election results
The Democratic Women's Club of Santa Cruz is holding a luncheon Friday to discuss state and local results from the Nov. 6 general election.
Former Santa Cruz Mayor Mike Rotkin will dissect and discuss lessons from the election and what the impacts will be on the local community. The gathering begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch beginning at noon. The event is being held at the Garfield Park Village Clubhouse, 721 Bay St. The cost is $8 with a reservation, or $10 at the door.
To RSVP, call Pat Shand at 688-2931.
Television auction show filming at Clearwater Bazaar Friday
Travel Channel's "Baggage Battles" will film the owner of Clearwater Bazaar, an antiques and thrift shop at 2131 Portola Drive, appraising vintage collectibles Friday.
"I think they just cold-called me," owner Joseph Jakubowski said. "I've never seen the show before."
The caller asked if he knew anyone who does appraisals, and Jakubowski suggested himself.
The shop formerly known as Cherish the Thought has been on Portola for 21 years. Jakubowski bought it nearly three years ago.
"I was an eBay seller for 10 years," he said. "I was laid off from a dot-com and this opportunity came along."
Clearwater Bazaar has a Facebook page or call 465-0630.
Blessing of the tartans Saturday
The Feast of St. Andrew will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave. with a traditional Scottish blessing of the tartans, followed by dinner, bagpipe music and Scottish dancing.
Proceeds from the event will be given to Valley Churches United Missions. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children, $25 for families. For information, call 336-5994.
California Highway Patrol plans maximum enforcement
The California Highway Patrol has planned a maximum enforcement period from Nov. 21-25 in part because of recent road deaths around Thanksgiving.
In 2011, 32 people died in collisions on state roads around Thanksgiving and two-thirds of those people were not wearing seat belts, said CHP spokeswoman Jaime Coffee.
The enforcement begins 6 p.m. Nov. 21 and ends 11:59 p.m. Nov. 25.
Drivers are encouraged to report unsafe or impaired drivers by calling 911.
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California Highway Patrol to accept new applications
The California Highway Patrol plans to accept new applications online from Jan. 3-5, 2013.
It's the first time in three years that the CHP has accepted applications, which can be submitted online at www.chpcareers.com.
Candidates must be 20- to 35-year-old U.S. citizens who hold a high school diploma and have no felony convictions.
Applicants must take written and physical tests and pass a background check, panel interview, and medical and psychological evaluations.
For information, go to www.facebook.com/chp.recruiting.


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Teresa Carpenter is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Missing Beauty. She is a former senior editor of The Village Voice, where her feature articles on crime and the law won a Pulitzer Prize in 1981. She lives in New York City's Greenwich Village with her husband, writer Steven Levy, and their son.
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I am planning a trip to Indy the weekend of the Super Bowl (check out the Super Bowl village and attend the Pacers vs. Magic game). I am going to stay at my sisters house in Greenwood and am just looking for some advice as to the best way to get downtown and back to my sisters.
I assume I am not the only one concerned how to get around town, and to the game that night, so I figured this thread would be of value.


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Sarasota Improv Festival Set for 7/20 & 21
FST's 4th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival returns for two-nights of comedy with 10 Improv groups on July 20 and 21. Acts from Chicago, Boston, Austin, Miami, Atlanta (and everywhere in between) will perform on the Cabaret stage. Pricing varies for the weekend, with passes available for the weekend at $49, nightly at $29, and per individual show at $10/each. Workshops are also available for $29/each. Tickets may be purchased online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000, or visiting the theatre in person at 1241 North Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota.
In one-hour slots, groups will perform different types of Improv shows: traditional Improv games, long-form comedy, short sketches and musical improv. Returning to the fest after sold-out appearances on FST's stage are Available Cupholders (Austin, TX), Dad's Garage (Atlanta), SAK Comedy (Orlando), Jester Theater (Orlando), ImprovBoston (Boston), Just the Funny (Miami), Lazy Fairy (Sarasota), and the "home team" troupe to kick it all off, FST Improv (Sarasota). Sure to be audience favorites are new kids on the block, Stacked: All-female Musical Improv and The Hitmen, both from Chicago.
The festival also includes opening night and closing night parties at downtown restaurants The Broadway Bar and Maximo (respectively); multiple Improv workshops taught by the talented visiting artists on Saturday; and the popular closing night Improv Jam with all the Improv artists working together to create new and original sketches.
The full Sarasota Improv Festival schedule is below:
Performance Schedule
July 20-21, 2012
In the Goldstein Cabaret and Keating Theatre
$49 Weekend Passes
$29 Night Passes
$10 Individual Show Tickets
Friday, July 20, 2012
6 p.m – FST Improv (Sarasota) – Cabaret
7 p.m. – Just the Funny (Miami) – Cabaret
8 p.m. – ImprovBoston (Boston) – Cabaret
9 p.m. – Dad's Garage (Atlanta) – Cabaret
10 p.m. – The Hitmen (Chicago) – Cabaret
Opening Night Party @ Broadway Bar
Saturday, July 21, 2012
5 p.m. – Vintage Whine (Sarasota) – Cabaret
6 p.m. – Lazy Fairy (Sarasota) – Cabaret
7 p.m. – Stacked (Chicago) – Cabaret
7 p.m. – Dad's Garage (Atlanta) – Keating
8 p.m. – Jester Theatre (Orlando) – Keating
9 p.m. – Available Cupholders (Austin) – Keating
10 p.m. – SAK Comedy Lab (Orlando) – Keating
11 p.m. – All Play – Keating
Closing Night Party @ Maximo
Improv Workshops
Saturday July 21, 2012
$29 per workshop
11AM – Finding Character Through Movement
Instructor: Eve Krueger from Dad's Garage
11AM – Free Form Improv
Instructor: Will Luera from ImprovBoston
3PM – Exploring the Harold
Instructors: Bill Stern and Ace Manning from Available Cupholders
3PM – Super Quick Character Generation
Instructors: Jeremy Sweetlamb, Kaci Beeler, and Michael Joplin from Available Cupholders
FST's Improv program has a history of rapid growth: from its humble beginnings in 2001, as a weekly class that served five students, within two years Improv opened its first performance season – which promptly sold out. Since that time, the program has grown into an annual event, running through FST's winter season (September - April), and then throughout the entire summer season (June through August). FST Improv has attracted young Gulf Coast audiences, spawning a youth arts culture that includes other improv troupes and performance groups. This is a program that is ripe for expansion; currently FST Improv plays to sold out audiences each week, doling out equal parts fun and social commentary in short, comic sketches, a form of theatre that shares the same Greek roots as classical theatre.
Florida Studio Theatre is grateful to the Sarasota Improv Festival Sponsors: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Spotlight Graphics, Broadway Bar, Maximo, SRQ Media Group, and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues. Generous hotel sponsors include: Marriott Inn and Suites, Hotel Ranola, Hotel Indigo, Hyatt Place, The Cypress Bed & Breakfast Inn, Ramada, and the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel.


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Model ModificationTrivia brain teasers have some element of trivia in them, but they are not just pure trivia questions.
Have you ever been stuck in traffic, staring at the vehicle ahead of you?
Did you notice the make and model? Now you can use that to your advantage.
Each clue below takes the model name of a vehicle and modifies it to form a normal English word.
Any letters in quotes must be added to the model name (either before, after, or inside).
See how many you can figure out.
Example: Don't be greedy! Inserting "PERABU" into this Plymouth model is just too much.
Answer: SU-PERABU-NDANCE, a modified Plymouth SUNDANCE. A "superabundance" is an excessive amount.
1. This Chevy model sounds fast, but by adding "MI", you will see there is something wrong.
2. Have you "SCENA" the script for the Kia model? I can't imagine how it will play out.
3. You just need some "TE" to bring it all together with this Acura model.
4. It would've been smashing if "I'D" been in the middle of this Hyundai model.
5. A good vehicle is rare; this Ford model with "RARY" will not last forever.
6. Designing a floor? Add a "TILE" to this Nissan model and it will have many uses.
7. Insert an "NSU" into this Dodge model and you will be able to seek advice.
HintHere is a list of models; only some are needed.
Accent, Accord, Achieva, Aries, Astro, Avenger, Capri, Corolla, Colt, Deville, Element, Escape, Estate, Excel, Expo, Fit, Festiva, Flex, Forester, Golf, Impulse, Integra, Ion, Lancer, Legacy, Lumina, Lynx, Metro, Neon, Optima, Precis, Prelude, Probe, Quest, Ram, Ranger, Reatta, Regal, Rio, Rogue, Sable, Scorpio, Sedona, Sprint, Taurus, Tempo, Tribute, Venture, Versa, Vibe, Voyager.
Answer1. MI-SPRINT, a modified Chevy SPRINT. A "sprint" is a fast race; a "misprint" is an error in printing.
2. SCENA-RIO, a modified Kia RIO. A "scenario" is both an imagined sequence of events, and the script of a play.
3. INTEGRA-TE, a modified Acura INTEGRA. To "integrate" is to bring parts together into a whole.
4. ACC-ID-ENT, a modified Hyundai ACCENT. An "accident" happens unexpectedly; such as the smashing of cars in a collision.
5. TEMPO-RARY, a modified Ford TEMPO. Something "temporary" will only last for a short time.
6. VERSA-TILE, a modified Nissan VERSA. Something "versatile" can be used in many different ways.
7. CO-NSU-LT, a modified Dodge COLT. To "consult" is to seek advice from someone, usually an expert.
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OAKLAND — Officers are investigating a shooting that happened just minutes after a stabbing was reported blocks away and are trying to determine if the two crimes were related.
Shortly after 10 a.m., a woman was stabbed near 19th and West streets, and the suspect was gone before police arrived.
About 10 minutes later, the department received several calls of gunfire in the area of 23rd Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. When officers arrived there, they found a wounded man face down in the street.
Both the man and the woman were said to be hospitalized in stable condition.
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Oh well, sometimes you gotta touch the stove before you believe its hot.
They're Celtics, nuff said,
Trashman !!!!!!!!!! can you take this bag as well ???
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!
Reminds me of my cousins' Facebook page, where he asked visitors to check out his new band with a link to it. Needless to say, stupid me had to check it out...
At least here I didn't feel like I had to gouge my eyeballs out...
...only have to use a screwdriver to floss between my ears.
You're a complete Nimrod...in a good way...I guess.
Could you imagine the wheel chair shortage in America if Paul Pierce was running through and around as many screens as Reggie did?
I really don't put any credence to ANYTHING PP says, not since his showing in the Indianapolis World Games.
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
I don't even know why there was ever a discussion with Miller and Ray Allen...Reggie is the legend, but Ray Allen just a shooter.
Paul is still mad that Reggie & Co. eliminated him two years straight in the playoffs in 04 and 05. I don't care what he says, all 3 (Pierce, Garnett, Allen) were all perennial losers before they all came together.
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
I don't know why this would bother us, he is defending a current teammate.
who cares.
We know Ray and reggie are two of the best shooters of alltime, who should we care what PP has to say


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Police are appealing for information after various items of jewellery were stolen in a burglary in Warminster last week.
A house was broken into in Ebble Crescent some time between 2.30pm and 8pm last Thursday, and among the items taken were two Garnet rings, a Jade ring, gold bangle, silver bracelet, opal and diamond ring and a heart locket.
Anyone who was in the area at the time or who has any information is asked to contact DC Mark Harris at Salisbury Police Station on 101.
Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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The QuantStudio™ Dx instrument's proven performance, security, and reliability—combined with the outstanding sensitivity and specificity of the Quidel® Assays including Molecular Direct C. difficile Influenza A + B and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus hMPV assays—help ensure that the right answer is delivered the first time, and every time.
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The QuantStudio™ Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument is for distribution and use in the United States and specific European countries only. The QuantStudio™ Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument with QuantStudio™ Dx Software is intended to perform fluorescence-based PCR to provide detection of nucleic acid sequences in human-derived specimens in IVD labelled tests. The QuantStudio™ Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument with QuantStudio™ Dx Software is intended for in vitro diagnostic use by trained laboratory technologists in combination with nucleic acid reagent kits/tests manufactured and labeled for diagnostic purposes on this instrument. The QuantStudio™ Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument and accessories also meet the requirements of the EU In Vitro Medical Devices Directive (98/78/EC).
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Great for trickle charging 12V batteries and more
Includes 10' tinned copper power cable
The GANZ Eco-Energy Semi-Flexible Solar Panel is a highly efficient 12-volt power source that doesn't take up a lot of space. The non-glass, weatherproof design features a semi-flexible aluminum backing so that it mounts easily to flat or slightly curved surfaces. The unbreakable plastic film coating protects the panel from dirt and water damage. Perfect for trickle charging 12V batteries and other electrical devices. Four grommet finished holes for easy mounting. Comes with a 10' tinned copper power cable, blocking diode, fuse, fuse case, connectors, and terminals. Two-year limited warranty.


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Clear awnings for home use add both character and protection to the entrance of any home. Virtually unbreakable clear polycarbonate roof panels will keep you covered during a rain or snow storm, and will protect you from damaging UV exposure. The white powder-coated aluminum frame of the clear awning will resist rust and corrosion over time, and is easily installed in a matter of hours. All pieces are pre-cut and pre-drilled for ease of assembly. Parts are UV-protected to prevent yellowing, and will only need to be rinsed with a hose for cleaning. Use clear awnings to cover doors, windows, outdoor equipment, or bicycle storage.
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Reports: Kenny Britt arrested for chaseEmail Print Comments207 ESPN.com news services
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt faces three charges stemming from a police chase in his hometown of Bayonne, N.J., according to reports.
Britt was charged with eluding an officer, lying to an officer hindering apprehension, and obstructing government function, according to FOXSports.com.
Police say the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon when Britt was caught driving 71 mph in a 50 mph zone. When an officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, Britt accelerated and wove through traffic before exiting, the police report said.
Britt and his passenger, Jerel Lord, were seen walking away from the parked vehicle on a local street and were questioned by police.
Lord, who police say attempted to run before being apprehended, also faces three charges including one of marijuana possession.
Britt admitted ownership of the Porsche but denied having been behind the wheel. The two men were released on summons and will have a hearing, though no date has been set.
The three-year veteran out of Rutgers caught nine touchdowns and amassed 775 receiving yards for the Titans in 2010 despite missing four games due to injury.
Britt has had prior run ins with the law. He was arrested in January 2010 for failure to pay for three outstanding traffic warrants. Britt also was questioned about his involvement in a Nashville bar fight in October.


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2011 Christmas is just around the corner. In this year, e-commerce Christmas sales are expected to flourish. According to a report from eDigital Research and IMRG in 2010, 86% of UK consumers logged onto the internet over Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In 2011, 41.3% of consumers are expected to spend more online during the Christmas period. For wholesalers and retailers, this means the last and most important profitable festive season is always at the year-end. It's time to write down your check list and stock up your shop.
Many products sold at Christmas are made in China. Made-in-China products can be seen Everywhere in Europe, USA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other regions worldwide. Besides traditional trading, there're various online websites that offer an easier way to purchase quality cheap products directly from China, especially during holiday seasons. These websites offer various Christmas offers to attract potential clients who are looking for better deals to increase their profit margins.
However, as good as some deals may appear, it is still always important to look before you jump into any transaction. Here are some tips you should always keep in mind, if you want purchase Christmas items from China:
1. Make sure the website is easy to access and use
2. There should be a secure, clear and smooth process for purchase and payment
3. Check the low price is competitive, but also pay attention to quality of products and sellers,
If you purchase from a third party website (such as eBay), it's always useful to check a seller's reputation (e.g. how many transactions the seller made and positive feedback do they have?)
4. Make sure there is always someone ready to help in English, either the seller or, preferably, a professional customer service team.
5. Take notice of delivery times and shipping methods as confirming the delivery time is very important during the holiday seasons. It usually takes 7 to 15 days to delivery from China if you choose DHL or EMS, so calculate delivery time carefully in case you miss sales peaks, usually these information will be posted on a website's product detail pages
6. Check if the website offers Buyer Protection and make sure they also offer a reasonable Returns and Refunds Policy.
I hope that these tips were helpful and that you are able to maximize your profits during the holiday period. Take care and trade safely while enjoying the Christmas Sales.
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Muskingum College to award 38 full-tuition graduate scholarships
Thirty-eight qualified students will receive full-tuition graduate scholarships at Muskingum College beginning this fall, thanks to the continuation of a grant from the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Board of Regents.
"Building and improving teacher capacity remains essential to the Ohio core initiative," said Ruthann Fagan, Muskingum's dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies. "This grant makes it possible for us to increase the number of available licensed teachers in the areas of advanced mathematics, laboratory-based science and foreign languages for Ohio's schools."
Each scholarship will cover full tuition costs for 24 semester hours of graduate work fulfilling both the licensure for adolescent/young adults (grades 7 – 12) in math and science and the licensure for multi-age (K – 12) licensure in either Spanish or French. The 24 hours earned during this program can be applied toward the completion of a Master of Arts in Education degree at Muskingum College.
Interested candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess a strong background in the content of the licensure, whether it be math, science or foreign language.
The program is designed to accommodate the busy work schedule of potential students by offering a weekend schedule of classes that will begin in October and conclude in early May.
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Campbell, Carney, Davis Set For La Jolla's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7/20-8/22
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 20 - August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).
The cast features Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard (The Night Watcher, Pretty Fire) as "Hippolyta/Titania," Obie Award-winners J. Smith-Cameron as "Helena" and Martin Moran as "Puck" and celebrated local Shakespearean actor Jonathan McMurtry as "Egeus."
The full cast includes Amelia Campbell as "Hermia," Maggie Carney as "Peter Quince," Matthew Patrick Davis as "Tom Snout/Wall," Zach Harrison as "Starveling/Moonshine," Tim Hopper as "Lysander," Sean Mahon as "Demetrius," Hugo Medina as "Snug/Lion," Amanda Naughton as "First Fairy," Daniel Oreskes as "Theseus/Oberon," Chris Reed as "Flute/Thisbe," Lucas Caleb Rooney as "Nick Bottom," as well as Ken Berkeley, Matt Cusick and Tatyana Petruk as Fairy-Acrobats and Kyle Anderson, Cate Campbell, Maritxell Carrero, Sarah Garcia, Anne Stella and Bowman Wright as Fairies.
The creative team includes Christopher Ashley, director; Mark Bennett, composer; Neil Patel, set designer; David C. Woolard, costume designer; Howell Binkley, lighting designer; Leon Rothenberg, sound designer; Eric Stern, music director/conductor; Basil Twist, puppet designer; and Andrew Pacho, choreographer. The production also features original music by Broadway composer Mark Bennett intertwined with Felix Mendelssohn's 1842 music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed by current members and alumni of the San Diego Youth Symphony.
La Jolla Playhouse's inventive production of A Midsummer Night's Dream opens in a Victorian drawing room and then takes some fanciful twists as the setting shifts to the forest - suggesting
that falling in love can be like losing one's bearings. Contributing to the fantastical environment
will be Mark Bennett's delightful original score, aerialist fairies, and internationally-renowned
puppeteer Basil Twist's unique brand of whimsical puppetry.
Performance times for A Midsummer Night's Dream are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm; Thursday through Saturday at 8:00pm; and Sundays at 7:00pm. Matinees are held on
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm. Single tickets range from $31 to $66, and subscriptions to
La Jolla Playhouse's 2010/11 season are available by calling (858) 550-1010 or by visiting
Charlayne Woodard ("Hippolyta/Titania") has written and performed four acclaimed solo plays:
Pretty Fire (La Jolla Playhouse 1999), Neat, In Real Life and The Night Watcher, which she
developed at The Playhouse during the 2008-9 season. Her multi-character play, Flight, has been produced at regional theatres around the country. Ms. Woodard received an Obie Award
for her performance in Suzan-Lori Parks' In the Blood (Public Theatre). Recent theatre credits include Lynn Nottage's Fabulation (Playwrights Horizons), Stunning (Lincoln Center) and
Katherine in Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare Theatre Company). Ms. Woodard was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the original Broadway company of Ain't Misbehavin'. Television credits include recurring roles on Law & Order, Special Victims Unit; Terminator, Sarah Connors Chronicles; and ER. Film credits include Unbreakable, Sunshine State, The Crucible and Eye for an Eye.
J. Smith-Cameron ("Helena") earned an Obie Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her
portrayal of "Alexa" in Douglas Carter Beane's As Bees in Honey Drown. She also earned a
Drama Desk nomination for that role, as well as for her appearance in The Naked Eye, directed
by Christopher Ashley. Smith-Cameron has portrayed numerous Shakespearean roles,
including Juliet, Hermia, Puck, Portia, Perdita and Viola. Her Broadway credits include Crimes
of the Heart, Wild Honey and Our Country's Good, for which she received a Tony Award
nomination. This summer she can be seen as "Melinda Mickens" in the award-winning HBO
Drama True Blood. She also stars opposite Anna Paquin in the upcoming Kenneth Lonergan
film Margaret.
Martin Moran ("Puck") was awarded a 2004 Obie Award and received two Drama Desk
Nominations for his one-man play, The Tricky Part.... Moran appeared at La Jolla Playhouse in
1994 in How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. His Broadway performances include
Spamalot, Cabaret, Titanic, Bells Are Ringing, Big River, How to Succeed..., A Christmas Carol
and Oliver!. His off-Broadway credits include A Man of No Importance at Lincoln Center
Theater; The Cider House Rules at Atlantic Theater Company and Floyd Collins at Playwrights
Horizons. His film and television work includes The Big C with Laura Linney, Mr. Tambourine
Man, Possible Side Affects, The Next Big Thing, Private Parts, Law & Order, Law & Order
Criminal Intent, Dellaventura and Mary and Rhoda. Moran received the 2005 Barnes and Noble
Discover Great New Writers and 2005 Lambda Literary Awards for his memoir The Tricky Part:
A Boy's Story of Sexual Trespass, A Man's Journey to Forgiveness.
Jonathan McMurtry ("Egeus") received a lifetime achievement award at the San Diego Theatre
Critics Circle's Craig Noel Awards in 2009. He is an Associate Artist of The Old Globe and has
appeared in more than 170 productions there since 1961, including Macbeth, The Winter's Tale,
Henry IV, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, As You Like It, Bus Stop, Da, Waiting for Godot,
Rashomon, among many others. Additional credits include A Life in the Theatre (San Diego Critics'
Circle Award), North Coast Rep, Gaslamp Theatre; Picasso at the Lapin Agile, A Christmas Carol,
Uncle Vanya, San Diego Rep; and leading roles at South Coast Rep, Alley Theatre, Arizona Theatre
Company, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Berkeley Rep, and the roles of Shylock and
Macbeth at Walnut Creek's Regional Center for the Arts. Mr. McMurtry is the recipient of the KPBS
Patté Award for "Shiley Lifetime Achievement" in Theatre, the '92 Joe Callaway Award, L.A. Critics
Circle Award for the title role in Uncle Vanya, and 30 Drama-Logue Awards. FILM: Running with
Scissors, Beautiful Joe, Little Nikita, Best Laid Plans, The Settlement. TV: Encore! Encore!, The Skin
of Our Teeth (live PBS telecast from the Globe), thirtysomething, Cheers, Almost Perfect, The
Naked Truth, Wings, Frasier.
Christopher Ashley (Director) has served as La Jolla Playhouse's Artistic Director since
October 2007. During his tenure, he has helmed the acclaimed productions of Restoration,
Xanadu and Memphis, which opened on Broadway in October 2009 and earned four Tony
Awards, including Best Musical. He spearheaded The Playhouse's Resident Theatre program
and was instrumental in developing the EDGE series. Credits include the Broadway productions
of Xanadu (Drama Desk nomination), All Shook Up and The Rocky Horror Show (Tony, Drama
Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), as well as The Kennedy Center productions
of The Lisbon Traviata, Sweeney Todd and Merrily We Roll Along. Other New York credits
include Blown Sideways Through Life, Jeffrey (Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards), The Most
Fabulous Story Ever Told, Valhalla, Regrets Only, Wonder of the World, Communicating Doors,
The Night Hank Williams Died, Fires in the Mirror (Lucille Lortel Award), among others. He also
directed the feature film Jeffrey and the American Playhouse production of Blown Sideways
Through Life for PBS. Mr. Ashley is the recipient of the Princess Grace Award, the Drama
League Director Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts/Theatre Communications
Group Director Fellowship.
Mark Bennett (Composer) has composed scores and designed sound for the American
premieres of new plays by Tom Stoppard, Edward Albee, Arthur Miller, Athol Fugard, Tony
Kushner and Caryl Churchill, among many others. Recent Broadway projects include A Steady
Rain, The Coast of Utopia (Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Music for a Play), Henry IV,
Golda's Balcony, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Goat and Tartuffe. For the past two years
he has been the composer for director Sam Mendes' Bridge Project, scoring As You Like It and
The Tempest, among other works. With A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mark continues a careerlong
collaboration with director Christopher Ashley, which has included Valhalla, Without Walls
(Mark Taper Forum) and The Naked Eye. At the La Jolla Playhouse he has composed and
sound designed many productions, including Dogeaters, Wonderland and The Country.
Bennett's new musical Most Wanted was commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse and was part of
their EDGE series in 2008.
Originally from San Francisco, Basil Twist (Puppet Designer) is a third generation puppeteer
who lives and works in New York. Original creations include The Araneidae Show, Symphonie
Fantastique, Petrushka, Master Peter's Puppet Show, Dogugaeshi, La Bella Dormente nel
Bosco. Collaborations include "Arias with a Twist," "Behind the Lid" and "Red Beads." Since
1998 Twist has continually expanded the realm of puppetry by creating and touring new works
that integrate live music. He has partnered with such premiere institutions as The Spoleto
Festival, Lincoln Center's Voice and Visions Series, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Japan
Society and Gotham Chamber Opera. Twist premiered his second opera, Hansel and Gretel,
with The Houston Grand and Atlanta Opera Companies. His work has been recognized with an
OBIE Award, five UNIMA Awards for Excellence in Puppetry, two Bessie Awards, a New York
Innovative Theatre Award, a Drama Desk Award and a Henry Hewes Design Award. Mr. Twist
is a Guggenheim Fellow and is an inaugural United States Artist Ford Fellow. He designed the
puppetry for The Addams Family musical currently on Broadway.
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Many, many years ago I was a High School runner. I ran Cross Country and distance in Track. I loved running cross country but track was not something I would say I loved. It was more or less something to do. Now after fighting a drinking problem, a former pack to a pack and a half of cigarettes a day smoker and 20+ years later I have fallen back in love with the whole running thing. I finally stopped smoking in 2011 and 3 months later completed my first every 1/2 marathon. After that I fell off the running "wagon" for about 8 months until I decided that I wanted to run a 30K, which I did. Shin splints and all. That run was in September of last year and between that and the shin splints it halted my running again for 3 months. Then, in January, despite the cold and snow I decided to try and run some again. In March the insanity took a hold of me and my mind told me I could do this. I could run the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in October. After all, I had 6 months to get used to these shin splints while running and train for it.....right? I laced up the old running shoes, went out the door and started to run. I worked at it slowly at first and there was minor pain, but not enough to stop me. I added more miles and then the pain increased as well. I thought that this was it, my love for running was turning into a hate for running. Then, I decided that I needed new shoes as I had run around 400 miles in these old shoes. So, in a last ditch effort to keep that love going, I went out and bought a new pair of shoes. Being the crazy person I am, I laced them up and figured I'd do a short mile or two in them to get the feel for them. Well, 6 miles later I got back home and felt great. The love was growing again, and then I noticed something strange. I didn't feel any sign of my shin splints! I have since done a speed workout, an LSD workout and a few easy runs and the pains seem to have gone. My love remains and has grown and my mind is once again focused on my goal of completing the marathon. I believe that my sanity stems from the insane thought to remain sane, I have to run. All week I look forward to doing a long run on Saturday and during the week, while at work, I look forward to getting off of work so I can run. One would almost called me obsessed with running, but then those people are usually non-running people.
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You know what Dave would say.
I got shin splints when I ran in a particular pair of shoes. Glad you found ones that work for you.
A new pair of good running shoes is the answer to nearly everything!
Proof to me that you're sane is that you know that your sanity stems from the insane thought that to remain sane you have to run. What I try to do with the shoes is keep a rotation going so that I always have a pair with 100-150 miles less wear on them. If I only have one pair of shoes I tend to run them until I'm hurting and we both know how that goes.
I'm glad you worked out those problems, since I went through a similar return to running a few years ago. So I know how you feel! Don't forget to stretch after each workout; it's even more important as you get older, and there are specific exercises that can help you head off another case of shin splints.


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REFUSING planning applications could cost Stroud District Council nearly £7,000 per home.
As part of the National Planning Policy Framework local councils can be awarded a New Homes Bonus by central government for increasing its housing supply.
The New Homes Bonus is awarded based on the amount of extra council tax revenue raised by each new home in the year and based on the banding of each property.
District councils receive 80 per cent of this amount whilst county councils receive the other 20 per cent.
The current band D rate is £1,444.13, so Stroud District Council is eligible to receive more than £1,150 every year for six years for each new home it approves.
However if Stroud District Council rejects an application which is subsequently overturned by the government, it would lose any potential bonus.
Currently there are three major applications for more than 100 homes in the Stroud district.
An application for 150 homes in Leonard Stanley was due to be decided at a meeting last night, Tuesday, and if the committee refused the application and it was then overturned on appeal SDC will have lost more than £1 million.
An appeal has recently been lodged against Stroud District Council's decision to refuse planning permission for 112 homes at Baxter's Field off Summer Street in Stroud.
It will now be decided at a public inquiry which will commence on Tuesday, May 20 at the Subscription Rooms in Stroud and if overturned SDC will lose out on nearly £800,000.
SDC planning officers also refused an application in November for 100 homes on Rodborough Fields which if overturned on appeal could cost the council another £700,000.
From these applications alone SDC could lose out on £2,500,000, which has led to fears that the council's planning department could be financially motivated when making decisions.
A spokesman for SDC said: "Whilst the bonus isn't a consideration when determining planning applications missing out on the bonus would have a consequential impact on council finances."


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It felt horrible to stick my neck out and say that the selloff's wrong and the "go into cash" call seemed premature. I don't know a soul who went with me on that except my partner in charitable-trust crime, Stephanie Link. Yet here we are a week later, after the swoon, wondering why -- other than it felt good to say "get out" -- did anyone bother to get out? Why did anyone say, "I am done with this market."
So let me put it out there: This kind of tape is precisely what happens when so many people turn negative at once. The data at that moment of negativity is so compelling that you can't think straight. It is almost always exactly the kind of un-rebuttable presumption stuff -- the Fed turning hawkish, Italy about to implode, Toll Brothers (TOL) is awful -- all of the reasons why we blew up last week. It causes you to panic now or regret it -- and that can really make you sick to your stomach.
Except you always regret it later. I know that. I just am willing to admit when I panicked so you don't repeat my ridiculous attempts to "feel right" or "feel better."
So at a quiet moment, with the market ticking up, the Fed proving there's no real change, Italy's 10-year bond yield below 5, Toll going back to its high, I say listen, do you want to do some selling now?
Be my guest.


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Celebrities have gone potty for The Horticultual Trade Association's lastest campaign, 'It Starts with a Pot'.
Here are some gardening star's top tips for potting success. Following their simple advice, anyone can have a go and brighten up their garden, patio, path, driveway, balcony, windowsill...the possibilities are endless!
Christine Walkden
• As the plants grow, the root systems will fill the pot and the soil will dry more quickly. It's fine to fill the diameter of the container with plants, but make sure there is plenty of room for the roots to move downward into soil.
• Use a big container; bigger is better. A larger pot or container holds moisture longer and also provides more space for the plants' roots. The healthier the root system, the healthier your flowers will be.
• Mix a slow release fertilizer into your potting soil before planting, as plants need food to survive.
• You only need to change the planting material once a year in large pots. You could add food sticks or granules (something like Osmocote) every couple of months to keep plants growing well, or feed with Tomorite or comfrey juice every couple of weeks.
Peter Seabrook
• Use Universal Potting Compost from a well-known brand, because this will be weed, pest and disease free. It should be moist when filling the container, test by squeezing a handful tightly, if water oozes from between your fingers it is moist enough.
• Dry compost is more easily wetted if you use warm water.
• When using new, dry clay pots soak them in water first, an easy way to soak is to put a cork in the bottom and then fill with water. Remember to pull the cork out before filling with compost!
• A larger volume of compost will not dry out so fast, so bigger containers are easier to look after in hot weather.
Frances Tophill
Frances says: "There are so many uses for pots. The first is that it gives people a chance to grow something that they may not be able to normally. For example their soil type, amount of sunlight or winter temperatures may be prohibitive. You can move a pot around, bring it indoors for the winter and fill it with whatever you want. In short there are no limitations other than your own imagination! I always have potted plants around the house as they make everything feel more homely. They can come with you from house to house (and even room to room if you so desire) and become like friends. It's always worth putting a favourite plant in your pots around the house for that reason.
I tend to go for two kinds of plants. The first is very green plants. Foliage plants soften a room. My favourite is an asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) that is so delicate and catches the light like nothing else! Alternatively I like to grow edibles around the house. Strawberries work really well as they don't need too much root space, but really you can grow any edible plants that you like. Just make sure they get enough nutrients in the pot so they keep producing for you.
In terms of containers, the world is your oyster. I once made a really lovely herb pot out of an old chimney stack that I found in a skip. It looked really rustic and Mediterranean and the porous terracotta really lent itself to herbs, which often don't like being too damp. I also love making my own pots when I get my hands on some clay. But you really can use anything."
Botanist James Wong has gone further and created his own Pimms Pot. Below he shares his own unique recipe:
It's Pimm's o'Pot!
"Been invited round to your mate's summer BBQ and have no idea what to bring? Ditch the boring bottle of wine or garage forecourt flowers for this uber-cute cocktail planter idea and they will be talking about it all summer long.
Get your hands on a medium terracotta pot and plant a miniature calamondin orange tree in the centre. The bare soil beneath is a perfect place to pop a couple of wild strawberries plants and even a mini mint plant. Sinking the mint into the soil without even bothering to remove its pot is not only easier, but will keep its rampant roots from taking over.
Nestle a bottle of Pimm's in the foliage or even an uber-kitsch plastic bulldog figurine (complete with painted-on Union Jack waistcoat of course) and you are done! A quirky, fun, super easy-to-make present for the mates who have everything, that will give months of pleasure for just under 10 minutes work. Boom!"
So it doesn't matter what you plant in, anything is possible, so why not give it a go?
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the trade association for the UK garden industry. It is dedicated to helping develop the industry and its member businesses, including most garden centres and other garden retailers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and service providers.


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Hello Dhamma friends. Some of you may or may not find this interesting.
The Commentary to Sg 6 states that the Buddha's cubit — the distance from his bent elbow to the tips of his fingers — was three times that of a normal man. This puts all the sugata measures — based on the Buddha's cubit, handspan, and breadth of his fingers — at three times normal length and makes the Buddha freakishly tall.
How the Commentary arrived at this figure is hard to say, for the Vinaya-mukha cites several passages from the Canon showing that the Buddha, though tall, was not abnormally so. The most telling passage is the one from DN 2, in which King Ajātasattu visits the Buddha while the latter is sitting in an assembly of bhikkhus, and the king is unable to identify which member of the assembly the Buddha is. This, of course, is meant to indicate the king's spiritual blindness, but if the Buddha had been remarkably tall it would have been part of his general reputation, and the king would not have had to ask.
The Vinaya-mukha then goes on to suggest a variety of ways of calculating the Buddha's measurements, the most useful being to assume the Buddha's cubit to be 50 cm. This, at least roughly, fits a number of passages from the Canon, as follows:
According to DN 30, the spread of the Buddha's arms, outstretched, was equal to his height. Because a person's cubit is one-fourth the spread of his outstretched arms, this would put the Buddha's height at 2 meters, or approximately 6 feet 7 inches. The origin story to Pc 92 states that his half-brother, Nanda, was four fingerbreadths shorter than he, and that when bhikkhus saw him coming from afar, they would mistake him for the Buddha, partly on the basis of his tall height. One fingerbreadth is said to be 1/24 cubit, or a little more than 2 cm. by this reckoning, which would put Nanda at 1.92 meters, or approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall.
These figures would seem to fit the information in the Canon fairly well, in that they allow for both Nanda and the Buddha to be tall but not outlandishly so.
Another pair of passages supporting these measurements is the ruling under Pc 87 that the legs of a bhikkhu's bed not be more than eight sugata fingerbreadths tall, taken together with the recommendation at Cv.VIII.1.5 that one should grope under the bed with one's hand to make sure that nothing is there before placing one's bowl there. Our measurements would put the maximum height for the bed legs at 18 cm. If they were much taller than that, there would be no need to grope, for one could easily see under the bed with a glance. If they were much shorter than that, even a small bowl wouldn't fit.
Although there is no way of determining the sugata measures with 100% accuracy, the above considerations suggest that the following estimates are reasonable:
The sugata cubit = 50 cm.
The sugata span = 25 cm.
The sugata fingerbreadth = 2.08 cm.
Applied to the various rules, this would give us a hut 3 x 1.75 meters — small, but adequate; a rains-bathing cloth 1.5 x .625 meters — enough to cover one from the waist to the knees; and an skin-eruption covering cloth 1 x .5 meters — enough to cover one from the waist to just above the knees. All of these figures seem appropriate and so have been accepted for the purposes of this book.
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Make a Better Paper Airplane
What kid hasn't spent some part of some class at some point during his life making a paper airplane when he should have been doing something else? Why not turn this common time killer into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight? This is a great activity for students of all ages, but older students should have a greater understanding of fluid dynamics and be able to push the outer limits of paper airplane design!
What You Need:
- Various types of paper (any paper around the house is fine, but try to locate papers with different weights and thicknesses)
- Stopwatch
- Possible other materials include paper clips, stapler, scissors, and glue as needed by design
What You Do:
- Brainstorm ideas with your kid about what makes a good paper airplane. Talk about the different variables that can be changed (type of paper, folding pattern, other materials used) and how each of these may influence the flight of the plane. Physics concepts to consider:
- Archimedes' Principle – "An object surrounded by air is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the air displaced." If your budding Orville Wright uses heavier materials in his plane construction, he needs to take into account that more air must be displaced in order to keep the plane aloft. He should consider compensating with a broader wing span.
- Bernoulli's Principle – "When the speed of a fluid increases, pressure in the fluid decreases". In this case, the fluid is air. In order for a plane to stay airborne, there must be less pressure above the wing then below it. This allows the greater bottom pressure to exert an upward force on the wing, giving the plane lift. In order to accomplish this, wings tend to have a greater surface area on the tops than the bottoms. Picture the curved, slightly upturned, top of a wing. Now, as the plane moves through the air, wind must travel faster over the curved top of the wing than the flat bottom of the wing, providing lift.
- Air Resistance – Friction causes drag, an opposing force to the forward motion of the plane. In order to decrease air resistance, your child should consider an aerodynamic design that allows the plane to "slice" through the air. Possible design accommodations should include a pointed nose and smooth body.
- Gather the materials and each of you make an airplane that you think will stay airborne the longest.
- Let the competition begin! Either head outside on a calm day or find a large enough space to fly your planes indoors. Each person should take a few practice throws, then take turns having one person fly his plane while the other person times the flight. See whose plane stays airborne for the longest time!
- Discuss the differences between your planes and why the winning plane flew longer than the other plane. Consider hitting the drawing board with new designs for a rematch! There are loads of sites on the Internet with various paper airplane designs. Consider visiting a few and seeing how their designs compare to the designs used by your child.
- Turn up the heat on the competition and change the goal! Who can design the best trick airplane? Highest flying? Fastest?


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The announcement that Social Security's 2014 cost of living adjustment, or COLA, will be 1.5 percent generated about 50 comments on the retirement planning blog on this topic. Many of them were angry assertions that the government has mismanaged Social Security. In other cases, the commenter misunderstood the facts. Here is a round-up of more thoughtful opinions. You might not agree with what they have to say, but they say it well.
"Government gives us a big raise of 1.5 percent. That is BS. Where do they go shopping for food? I live on my Social Security, which is low, so I am considered poor. What does government do? It lowers food stamps. Can the big shots live on this amount? It's time for all Americans to run these thieves out of town."
"I am just scared. At 78, I rely on every penny, and I feel I am at the mercy of the government. I don't believe I can do anything about it. It is just a very stressful time."
"I worked and paid into the Social Security Fund almost 45 years. As a retiree, Social Security represents the major part of my income. I would gladly 'make do' without any increase if it would help our country to become solvent. Our greatest need is for government to stop excessive spending and focus on growing the economy, which would create jobs so able-bodied people could be working to support their families and paying taxes. My greatest concern is that future generations will have to live on much less as they pay for the problems we've created. Hopefully, someday problems will be solved by working together without regard to political views."
End the Ponzi scheme:
"Stop calling Social Security a retirement plan. It's not. It's a backstop to prevent the elderly from starving. If you really don't plan for your retirement, why should I have to support your 'lifestyle' in retirement? It's outright theft if you increase the tax with no comparable benefit increase."
"Well, a little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing. I'm thankful for the extra $19 a month."
What do you think about Social Security and the 1.5 percent 2014 cost of living adjustment?


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