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The Central American country of Belize packs a big punch for its size. Despite being less than 20,000 km2, its diversity of plants and animals holds global significance. This is partly due to almost 60 per cent of the country being forested – an unusual trait for this region.
The Maya Golden Landscape, in Toledo District in southern Belize, forms one of Central America's last unbroken stretches of broadleaf forest. The forests extend all the way from the Maya Mountains in the east to the Caribbean Sea, forming a key link in the. Mesoamerican Biological Corridor.
The area hosts one of the world's richest assemblages of biodiversity. Over 45 globally threatened species including the harpy eagle, Baird's tapir and jaguar, rely on this critical habitat and at least 18 species can be found nowhere else on Earth.
The forests also play a crucial role in watershed protection. They preserve the quality of the water draining onto the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and provide water for local communities and large agricultural areas on the coastal plain.
The major threats for biodiversity in this area are the expansion of commercial citrus and banana farms and inappropriate agricultural practices such as burning. Wildlife hunting and extraction of timber and xaté (a type of palm used in the floral industry) also endanger Belize's environment.
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has worked with Ya'axché Conservation Trust (Ya'axché) since 1998. We have supported Ya'axché's growth from a nascent grassroots group of two people to a nationally recognized leader in conservation and sustainable development. FFI and Ya'axché remain committed to addressing the challenges facing biodiversity conservation and social development in southern Belize.
The Ya'axché Conservation Trust, established over 10 years ago, is an organisation with substantial technical capacity and a growing impact and reputation in Belize.
As founder and partner, FFI will continue helping Ya'axché to become stronger and more sustainable, with high standards of governance, excellent leadership, operational efficiency and a bigger, more reliable revenue base. The latter is a top priority, since the management of the private reserve and Bladen Nature Reserve imply substantial fixed costs for the organisation.
Fauna & Flora International and the Ya'axché Conservation Trust are working to establish biodiversity-friendly community businesses in the Toledo district, one of Belize's poorest areas.
Shade-grown organic cacao, organic vegetable production, and small-scale tourism initiatives will help to lift local communities out of poverty while ensuring the protection of the highly diverse Maya Golden Landscape. Community members are also trained in biological monitoring and participate directly in the conservation efforts.
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and our local partner the Ya'axché Conservation Trust are engaged in an exciting initiative to develop a mosaic of community-owned land and conservation areas across the Maya Golden Landscape, from the forests of the Maya Mountains down to coral reefs and mangroves on the Caribbean coast.
Within this, Ya'axché manages one Private Protected Area, the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve, and one State Protected Area, the Bladen Nature Reserve. Bladen is the biological crown jewel of Belize's protected areas system and plays a vital role in preserving the quality of the water draining onto the Belize Barrier Reef.
From the ridges of the Maya Mountain Massif to the fresh waters that eventually reach the Mesoamerican barrier reef ecosystem, Ya'axché Conservation Trust works toward preserving the biodiversity-rich and topographically unique areas in southern Belize. Started by local Mayan leaders in 1997, and strengthened and supported by FFI since that time, Ya'axché has grown in its remit, its focus areas, and in its impact. Our approach is to promote the holistic use of the Maya Golden Landscape, protecting the ecological…Read more


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It's been a little more than a year since Kansas lost a regular-season, non-conference game. That loss came against DePaul.
The third-ranked Jayhawks haven't forgotten, and they look to avenge that defeat when they meet the Blue Demons on Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.
Oddsmakers from Bodog have made Kansas -21 point spread favorites (View College Basketball odds) for today's game (Game Matchup). Current public betting information shows that 80% of bets for this game have been placed on Kansas -21 (View College Basketball bet percentages).
The image of last season's road loss to DePaul still appears fresh in the minds of the veteran Jayhawks (8-0), who return four starters and four key reserves from that team.
Having already lost to unheralded Oral Roberts at home in the second game of the 2006-07 season, then-No. 5 Kansas blew a 14-point lead and the Blue Demons used a late 14-0 run to pull off a 64-47 upset last Dec. 2. It was the Jayhawks' first loss in eight meetings with DePaul.
"Everything carries over to the next year," said senior Darnell Jackson, who had 17 points and nine rebounds in Kansas' 85-47 win over Eastern Washington on Wednesday. "The loss to DePaul, we think about that. We just have to go out there and play and when the time comes we know we have to go out there and execute."
While that loss dropped the Jayhawks to 6-2, it also seemed to provide a spark. Kansas lost just twice more in the regular season and won the Big 12 title before losing to UCLA in the regional finals of the NCAA tournament.
"Even though we played miserably (at DePaul) last year, we had total control of the game with four minutes left and let it get away," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "That can't happen. It was a positive for us, because our guys rallied around each other after that game, but it was a tough lesson. Hopefully we will perform a lot better on Saturday."
The Jayhawks look to improve to 9-0 for the first time since winning their first 14 games of the 2004-05 season, while trying to extend their regular-season winning streak over non-conference opponents to 16 games.
Kansas had little trouble in Wednesday's victory, holding its third straight opponent to 55 points or less. The Jayhawks are allowing 58.6 points per game this season.
Forward Darrell Arthur added 15 points and six rebounds for Kansas, which used its height advantage to outscore Eastern Washington 44-8 in the paint and record a season-high 48 rebounds.
"We were just trying to get it in quick and pound them down low," said Arthur, who had 10 points versus DePaul last season. "Coach has been putting the emphasis on us getting the ball in the post."
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers had six points, six steals and eight assists Wednesday after scoring a team-high 20 points in a 59-55 win over then-No. 22 Southern California on Dec. 2. Chalmers led the Jayhawks with 15 points against DePaul last season.
Both of the Blue Demons' top scorers from that game, Sammy Mejia and Wilson Chandler, were selected in June's NBA draft. Their departures led to DePaul being picked to finish 11th in the 16-team Big East.
The Blue Demons (2-2) return to action after an 85-70 home win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Nov. 28.
Senior guard Draelon Burns scored 32 points for the second straight game and set a school record by going 8-for-8 from 3-point range. Burns, who averages a team-leading 18.8 points, scored 32 in DePaul's 96-93 home loss to North Carolina A&T on Nov. 24.
Burns had nine points in the win over Kansas and is DePaul's top returning scorer from last season's 20-14 team that reached the NIT quarterfinals.
DePaul hits the road for the second time Saturday after falling 74-62 at Creighton to open the season on Nov. 9. It's also the first game versus a ranked opponent for the Blue Demons, who have won two of their last three contests against Top 25 teams.
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I'm Not a Supermouse!, Book 43
I'm Not a Supermouse!, Book 43
Geronimo may be a reporter, but his bravery on paper doesn't always relate to his real life; as much as he would like to think that he's a naturally adventurous type of mouse, he really isn't. In fact, just catching his own reflection in an elevator mirror almost made him jump out of his skin! So when his friend Bruce Hyena, a true adventurer, forces him into another trip, this time to the Hamster Islands, Geronimo isn't sure he's making the right decision. But sometimes the things you don't want to do become the things you are most glad you did.
Bruce takes Geronimo to the Sahara Desert. They bump through the sand atop camels, and Bruce puts Geronimo through a series of Real Mouse tests. Once he has encountered scorpions and dealt with all that comes with the hot and dusty trails they've been traveling, Bruce takes Geronimo to the North Pole and then to the Jungle. When they get back home and are confronted with a terrible situation that threatens the whole community, Geronimo finds that maybe he is a Supermouse after all!
I'm Not a Supermouse!, Book 43
(Geronimo Stilton / Thea Stilton #49)
- Publication Date: October 1, 2010
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The $138.7 million, Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union of Charleston, W.V. placed a special emphasis on giving back to its community in 2011.
Thanks to donations from members, employees and local residents, the credit union gave more than $1,500 worth of goods, including toys, crafts and games, to the Children's Home Society of West Virginia just in time for Christmas, the CU announced.
The donated items went directly to the Children's Home Society of West Virginia's Davis House, an emergency shelter for kids between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been removed from their homes.
"We were happy to be able to do something for a non-profit organization with such a worthy cause," said Shannon Bradley, vice president of Member Services for Pioneer West Virginia FCU. "I was fortunate enough to get to go in person and deliver the items myself along with other staff members. The Davis House is a truly wonderful place that benefits our community and our children, and it's important to remember them all year long and not just during the holidays."
Aside from making donations to the Davis House, the credit union presented hundreds of dollars worth of canned foods to its local Union Mission and held events such as coat drives and charity walks throughout the year, the CU said.
"We know it's the people of this community that keeps our credit union healthy and successful and we never lose sight of that," Bradley said. "As a non-profit organization, we always strive to help out in any way we can and the philosophy of 'people helping people' runs deep in the walls of our credit union."


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Once people see you misbehave at work, it's difficult to get that visual out of their minds. This is why it's essential to get off on the right foot from the beginning. However, if you've made some mistakes, people can forget over time, but you'll need to be patient and maintain good manners, even when people make comments about your old ways.
Most working people spend more waking hours at the office than at home with the family, so it's worth establishing and maintaining solid business relationships, no matter how difficult it is.
You must develop trust in each other, or the work will be more difficult, and you'll be miserable. This takes hard work, but it can pay off in the future, making the difference between career success and failure.
Companies typically expect their employees to be good team workers and to do their jobs to the betterment of the whole. This means that you must accept your position in the overall order of the corporation. Remember that every job is important, or the company wouldn't spend the money on salaries, benefits, and training.
All employees, regardless of position should feel free to greet each other in passing. Don't be afraid to say good morning or good afternoon in the hallway. If you are in the restroom at the same time, keep the greeting short and allow the other person his or her privacy.
Supervisors and Subordinates
Supervisors were once called bosses, but that has fallen by the wayside with many companies that prefer the term "leader," "director," or "facilitator." Courtesy works in both directions.
The supervisors typically set the tone for the department and determine whether the environment is formal or more relaxed.
If you are uncertain, here are some guidelines to follow:
- Address your supervisor by his or her surname, such as Mr. or Ms. Blake, unless you are asked to do otherwise.
- Let the supervisor take the lead on invitations.
- Never air complaints about your job, coworkers, or the company during personal time with your supervisor. Schedule an appointment during business hours to keep it on a professional level.
- Supervisors should never discuss their professional problems with subordinates. Complaints should always go up in the chain of command.
- In cases where the supervisor shows bad manners, maintain your dignity and proper etiquette.
If you are new at your job, take some time to observe. Avoid commenting on topics that you don't fully understand. You may find yourself encroaching on sensibilities of others in your department. Once you have established yourself as a congenial team player, go ahead and let your personality shine through. As old fashioned as this may sound, first impressions count, and they're often difficult to dissolve.
Some things you'll need to learn from your coworkers include the following:
- Their names and titles
- Company acronyms that apply to your job or task
- Reporting responsibilities
If someone asks for volunteers to assist on a project, be the one to step up and offer help. When you are the one needing others, you are more likely to have your coworkers' cooperation. Everyone at all levels will appreciate your hard work and commitment, but avoid patting yourself on the back too often.
This will come across as self-aggrandizement, and no one enjoys being around a braggart.
How to maintain a good relationship with coworkers:
- Never repeat anything negative.
- When handling cash, have another coworker present.
- Never call a coworker "sweetie," "honey," or any other term of endearment, even in jest. It may come across as sexual harassment.
- Never take credit for a coworker's idea or work.
- Always praise your coworkers for a job well done.
- If you want something, remember to say, "Please," and afterward, "Thank you."
- If you carpool with coworkers, set rules for the trip on the way to and from work.
- Show respect for your coworkers during business meetings.
Dress Code and Other Policies
Every company has a dress code – some in a policy handbook and others unwritten. If you aren't sure how to dress for work, ask someone.
Also look around to see what others are wearing. Business casual attire can run the gamut from denim to sport coats.
Many offices have adopted additional policies to accommodate issues that are specific to their needs. You may have to deal with tight security measures, allergies that require fragrance-free zones, and rules about eating or drinking at your desk. These policies have been put into place for a reason, so follow them or risk being reprimanded.
Clients and Guests
You are likely to find yourself in the position of interacting with clients or guests in your workplace. Smile, introduce yourself, ask if you can help them, and offer something to make them comfortable if they have to wait. This can be a seat, coffee, or a magazine. At that moment, you are the face of the company.


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Mount&Blade - Warband Beta Announcement
From the Mount & Blade forums:
Hello everyone,
We are getting closer to starting M&B Warband multiplayer beta tests and this is an invitation to all our community to apply as beta testers and join in the fun. All you need to do is fill out the application form at:
Since server capacity will be limited, we'll be able to accept a limited number of applicants to the beta tests. Our choice criteria will be as follows:
- Applicants who enter a valid serial key are much more likely to be selected than those who do not.
- As we open new test servers, we'll invite new beta testers whose locations are close to that server's location. For example, if we open a server in Germany, we'll invite testers who live in Europe.
- Other than that, selection will be random.
Thank you in advance to all those who will apply.
Looking forward to duke it out with you guys on the beta servers... :P
Information aboutMount&Blade
SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
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STAMFORD, Conn. More than 500 kids from four different Fairfield County towns learned an important lesson in staying active and exercising at the second annual Chelsea Cohen Fitness Academy Jamboree, held at Westhill High School in Stamford on Wednesday.
Campers played through the heat at 10 different exercise stations set up on the Westhill football field. From foot races to football, learning proper muscle stretches to soccer, kids participated through the soaring temperatures.
Water stations were positioned all around the field to keep the children hydrated.
Created in 2010, the Chelsea Cohen Fitness Academy promotes a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and proper nutrition, according to its website. Children ranging from age 8 to 15 participated in the day's events.
The organizations that participated included the Carver Center in Norwalk, the Greenwich Boys & Girls' Club, the Stamford Boys & Girls' Club, the Stamford YMCA, the Yerwood Center in Stamford and the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport.
Chelsea Cohen, a graduate of Norwalk High School, was a standout soccer player who passed away after a bout with cancer in 2006 at age 19.
Watch the above video for highlights and interviews from the second annual jamboree.
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Chris Brown's girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, made the news recently by engaging in a Twitter fight with Rihanna in which they both actually fight over urban America's most beloved moonwalking woman-beater. In a new turn of events, and what I'm attributing solely to some sort of brain damage (See: being Chris Brown's girlfriend, Results of), TMZ reports that Karrueche claims she is afraid of Rihanna's crazy fans after receiving threatening tweets:
But several of Rihanna's fans took the joke one step too far -- unleashing an avalanche of violent threats on Karrueche ... like "I hope Rihanna beat the dog shit outa yo ass!" ... "Watch yo back" ... and "I will kill you.
Yes, the terrifying fear in this situation comes from Rihanna's illiterate teenage fans, not Chris Brown's unpredictable toddleresque rage. Below are images of the happy couple in Chris' car and what we should already start referring to as Exhibits A-J.
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Question: I am in my 30's and committed to a long term investment in my retirement. I have decided not to look at my 401k during this terrible financial time, since I am in it for the long haul. I have heard some commentators on the show mention that they are doing the same.
My question is - should I significantly decrease my contributions or stop contributing to my 401k all together until this crisis has passed?
I understand that could be awhile. My plan would be to put the money that I would have contributed to the 401k into a regular savings account. I know it won't grow but it probably won't disappear. Thanks for your help! I love the show. Nicole, Brooklyn, NY
Answer: You're far from alone in your confusion and nervousness. We're all feeling the financial strain of the past few weeks. My advice is to continue to put money into your 401(k). Last week, here's what Michael Mauboussin, chief investment strategist at Legg Mason's said to me last week: "With a longer time horizon, say 10 to 20 years, even the crash of 1987 looks like a blip."
However, you can always change where the money goes. The best strategy for most people your age, say, 20 to mid-40s, is to stick with the existing asset allocation. Assuming you have a well-diversified portfolio you'll do better staying put than selling in a panic. But you might have learned the hard way that your portfolio choices are too risky. You don't like this volatility. If that's the case, I would figure out how you'd like to adjust your portfolio to a more conservative position, and then do it over time. For instance, I would look at putting some money into a safe harbor like Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Many 401(k) plans now offer a mutual fund option that invests in TIPS. If that isn't available, another conservative option is a fund made up of short-term Treasury bills.
The exception to this overall approach is if you're holding a risky, highly undiversified portfolio. In that case, I would bite the bullet and make major changes fast.
A final thought: While I would keep funding the retirement savings plan no matter what--especially up to the company match--it can make sense to reduce your contribution if you don't have emergency savings or if you can sense you're at risk of getting laid off.


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|May 4, 2012, 01:42 PM
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life of a barrel?
How long would a barrel last shooting a .311 dia. bullet out of a .308 dia. 16 in. non chrome lined barrel? Say I shoot 250 rnds a month. Sorry I dont know the metalurgy of the barrel but I do know its dead on at 100yds. Also I dont do mag dumps, maybe just a few <grin> I know this is very subjective but what would be your guess? thanks
|May 4, 2012, 02:25 PM
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Life of a barrel....
Is determined by many factors. One of them is the owner's requirements. Match shooters/varmint shooters may consider a barrel worn out when groups go from 3/4" to 1inch, for example.
Big game hunters may not consider a barrel worn out until it no longer shoots minute of deer at a given range.
Barrels can be "worn out" (damaged) from excessive, improper cleaning.
What makes a difference in how fast (how many rounds) it takes to wear out a barrel to the point where you are no longer happy with its accuracy is the heat the barrel developes during shooting.
Rapid fire erodes barrels the fastest. High intensity rounds do it faster (fewer rounds) even in slow fire. Overbore cartridges (big powder capacity, small bore size) are the worst, in terms of wear per rounds fired. but everything does it. The difference is in how many rounds it will take before a noticable change occurs.
What wears first is the throat of the barrel. That is where the gas pressure & temp is the highest. I expect a sporting rifle, in a moderate caliber to be good for somewhere in the 5-15,000 rnd range, and more towards the high end, before wear becomes an issue, BUT that is not a given. Again, it dependa more on what your standards are, and how you shoot that will determine how many rounds it will take to get to the unacceptable point.
Specifc make up of the rifle (steel composition, heat treatments, mfg tolerences, etc) also play a significant role, as does the ammo used. Light loads and cast bullets may go 30-40,000 rnds before noticable drop in accuracy. Hyper magnums burning 70-80gr of powder shoving a small bore bullet at the speed of heat might show significant wear in a few thousand rounds.
A moderate round, used rapid fire can cook a barrel long before that same round will do it slow fire.
All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.
|May 5, 2012, 06:45 AM
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thanks 44 for the response
|May 8, 2012, 08:33 AM
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Can't add much to that....
You won't wear out that .308 barrel for years. If you handload, hot loads will wear the throat faster as he said.
Just shoot it, barrels are like tires on a car. You'll need to replace it eventually...
|May 8, 2012, 12:24 PM
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thanks tob-In other words "Just dont worry about it"
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For your weekend reading pleasure, here are our top stories of the week.
They included a bookstore struggling to find homes for a half million books, the Nobel Prize candidates and a word that finally describes a book lover's unique problem (embedded above).
1. Tsundoku: Illustrated Definition of a Book Lover's Problem
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4. Nobel Prize in Literature Candidates Chosen
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Homegrown Music Festival: Musician's plea to festivalgoers - Don't forget about us
It's a common refrain during Homegrown, but it's not a musical one. A musician stands in a room stuffed wall-to-wall with sweaty revelers and remarks: "Where are these people the rest of the year?"
The answer has not been presented to us by science, yet, but those of us who live around here and play music on a regular basis in the area's venues know what it is. It's: "Not at our shows."
Before anyone accuses anyone of grumpiness or jadedness or dissatisfaction with one's lot, let's be clear that this is a phenomenon that most musicians experience. It's the Homegrown bump. Many speak of it positively — "It's the biggest crowd I get to play to all year!" — others say the same thing, but with a sad lilt.
What's the deal? Shouldn't everyone be excited to play to a packed room? Well, sure, but the question presents itself in the harsh light of day, after the kickball has been deflated, the headaches have subsided and the last sound engineer takes out his ponytail holder. Where are these people, the rest of the year?
Somehow, it's the word "festival" that makes everything different. It's a word that connotes good times, great friends and miles of smiles. People just love them, like they love proms and bacchanals and wedding showers and keggers and balls. People like to see bands, sure, but when you throw a bunch of them together and call it a "festival," well, now it's a social event. And people go to those to see and be seen. And there's nothing wrong with that.
But the Homegrown Music Festival started as something smaller, a more communal celebration of the creativity of local musicians, and a showcase for the ones who have made the most meaningful connections with music fans throughout the year via their insistence on loading amps and drums into dives and playing in front of whoever shows up: 10 people; 50 people; 200; three.
It used to be that not every venue was "packed," as is said of almost every Homegrown venue today. It used to be that, if a group had a line out the door, everyone would say "good for them. That's awesome." But it was also tinged with disbelief: those guys sold out a venue? What's happening?
My own band, we've played lovely Homegrown shows to teeming masses of people for many years in a row. It's great fun. But you know that once the festival is over, you'll go back to the way things were. Those masses are there for you in the moment, but it's a one-night stand, and you're left doing the walk of shame back to your seedy rehearsal space.
By way of example: My group had about 600 Facebook "likes" on our page before we played to many hundreds at Grandma's Sports Garden, this year. Several days after our gig, that number stood at 604. Many of the attendees at our show probably already were in our "likes" list, but for a band to play in front of a full Sports Garden and only gain four new likes, one has to wonder if the music is what people are there for, or if they're there for the social aspects of the event.
(Or, of course, our band is terrible, and nobody likes us. There's always that possibility, but why would they keep letting us play this thing every year, then? It's not because we're handsome.)
The truth is, it's a great gig. But it's an illusion, an oasis in the desert. It's a fleeting glimpse of something every band wants to see in the crowd at their every show. Most of the year, musicians play good shows and bad shows and big shows and small shows. Most of the year, the venue isn't "packed." But the people who make the music are still there, lugging the gear in and out, taking every opportunity they can to communicate with the people who, just maybe, will comprise their future regular audiences.
So, to those big crowds that pack the venues during Homegrown, don't forget, we're all out here, all the time. We know that you're all not gonna be there the next time we play, but we'd sure like to see you on a more regular basis, good lookin'.
Tony Bennett is in the band Cars & Trucks and reviews music for the News Tribune.
Today's Homegrown schedule Pizza Luce 11 a.m.: Hannah McDaniel
Noon: Rick McLean
Canal Park Brewing Co. 1:30 p.m.: Group Too
2:30 p.m.: Holy Hootinanners
3:30 p.m.: The Silk Sheiks
Chester Creek Café 2 p.m.: Homegrown Music Video Festival, encore


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Song of the Day #35
Song of the Day: I Will Wait for You, music by Michel Legrand, English lyrics by Norman Gimbel, French lyrics by Jacques Demy, was an Oscar-nominated song that lost out to the brilliant theme from "The Sandpiper." But it derived from the 1964 masterpiece, "The
Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg). A special 2-CD version of the soundtrack includes two superb jazz instrumental versions arranged by Legrand.


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SecureSeal, a UK company that is a market leader in intelligent door seals for transport equipment, has struck a deal with Portuguese telematics company Frotcom under which SecureSeal's wireless trailer monitoring system will be integrated with Frotcom vehicle telematics.
The arrangement forms the first initiative by Frotcom following the creation of Frotcom UK, a joint venture with SecureSeal. Working with the new company, SecureSeal will offer the full range of Frotcom telematics products in the UK, and will also give SecureSeal the opportunity to market its own range through a Europe-wide network of other Frotcom partners.
SecureSeal's trailer monitoring system uses radio-frequency technology to monitor trailer functions such as temperature and door and security seal sensors. The data is transmitted wirelessly over a short range so that it can be captured by the tractor unit's telematics system, and relayed back to base in real time.
A pilot installation has already been mounted in Portugal by supermarket group Sonae, an existing SecureSeal customer, which is using it to monitor the security seals and temperature of its trailers.
Historically, capturing data from a trailer and integrating it with a cab-based telematics system has involved hard wiring between the two. This can work, but may be difficult to install and maintain.
SecureSeal managing director Cameron Grant comments: "Reliability is everything in trailer monitoring, and that's why switching from wired-in to wireless RF is the key to success."
Frotcom was founded in 1996, and now sells in 30 countries. SecureSeal's parent, OEM group, dates back to 1976.© Ivory Square Publications Ltd


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The Raptors are hoping history doesn't repeat itself. Again. The franchise doesn't have much of a playoff pedigree, but what's happened consistently is Toronto's star players failing miserably the first time they taste post-season action.
Vince Carter wilted first, shooting a ghastly 3-for-20 (15%) in Toronto's first-ever playoff game, against the New York Knicks. While he was much better in Game 2 (7-for-13, 27 points), Carter went 5-for-17 (29% shooting) in the finale, as the Raptors were swept. The team's other future superstar, Tracy McGrady, shot 38.6% from the field for the series.
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First Lady Michelle Obama has made a campaign stop in New Jersey, urging her husband's supporters to volunteer in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign -- especially in swing states such as neighboring Pennsylvania.
Speaking before roughly 230 people during a fundraiser held at a private home in Princeton on Sunday afternoon, she touched on numerous topics -- including the economy, health care reform and salary parity -- while speaking for nearly 30 minutes.
The 1985 Princeton University graduate also discussed student financial aid, joking that the Obamas' combined monthly college loan bill was higher than their mortgage.
Tickets for the fundraiser started at $1,000. Besides appearing at the event, Mrs. Obama also participated in a roundtable and luncheon that was closed to the media.


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Exeter head coach Rob Baxter was thrilled to see his players rewarded for their hard work after securing the club's first major silverware with a 15-8 victory over Northampton in the LV= Cup final at Sandy Park.
Early tries in each half from Chris Whitehead and Dean Mumm served to delight a crowd of just over 10,000 at the Chiefs' home, and although Samu Manoa crossed for Saints' only try 10 minutes from the end, the Aviva Premiership leaders were unable to avoid their second successive defeat in the final of this tournament.
Baxter said: "What is pleasing for me is seeing the players rewarded for they hard work this season. I was a little worried when we didn't pull away with the lead but to be fair I thought we were magnificent today.
"We did a lot of what we said we were going to do. I thought our forwards really fronted-up and that kept a lot of pressure off us in a lot of ways. We dealt with Northampton's very good maul, stood in front of them at scrum time and that kept us in the game.
"The conditions were perfect for us - this is Chiefs' time of year as I keep telling people - and we are proving that is the case. For me this is a nice little step which will build some momentum for the rest of the season.
"We'll give the boys a couple of days off now after a good night out. They need to enjoy this because when you work hard then you enjoy the good moments but they should enjoy it because they want more.
"I want them to get use to it because playing big games at this time of year is what it is all about. It was a big game at our ground, we had a lot of support here and they reward today just like the players."
Whitehead's try and a Henry Slade penalty saw the Chiefs go into the break 8-3 ahead, and they never looked in any serious danger of losing their grip on the contest when Mumm's converted try increased the lead in the second half.
Manoa's late touchdown was scant consolation for Saints, who were making their third appearance in the final.
Having beaten Gloucester in 2010, they tasted defeat to Leicester in the 2012 showpiece and were powerless to prevent another reverse on Sunday - a result that also ended a run of 13 wins since a Heineken Cup loss to Leinster in December.
Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder had no complaints over the result.
"It was always going to be a big ask and we need to play at our best but unfortunately on this occasion we didn't," he said. " But we have other battles to fight and we are going to look forward to those.
"We were disappointed to lose but the LV= Cup is a good tournament for us and throughout the campaign as we have blooded lots of young players.
"We had a poor start and they scored from the driven line out but when we did get some pressure there we didn't take our opportunities to score. We came back into it in the second half and scored a good try towards the end but it was a little too late.
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Urban Nosh got its start creating Matzel Toff — trendy chocolate-covered matzoh for Passover, which is a few weeks away.
Now it's added a year-round version, Matzel Bits, and another new product, Holy Macaroons, with more on the way.
Urban Nosh, which recently changed its name from Matzel Toff, because it now sells more products, launched in 2009 with $10,000.
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Urban Nosh generated $25,000 in revenue in 2009 and has doubled its revenue every year since. Its products are now in more than 100 stores nationwide, including Dylan's, Fairway Markets, Zabar's and Dean & Deluca in the city.
Little Town is taking over the 2,500 square-foot space at 366 West 46th St. that was Village Pourhouse Restaurant Row.
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I love the college basketball tournament. Love it. I think college basketball is the purest form of the sport. You typically don't have the overblown egos and showmanship of the NBA. Every game really is meaningful (a 16 will win one day, guaranteed). The parity for the most part is evident throughout the month of March. Any team can win any game. But because of the last two reason, I could not be less interested in the games this weekend.
I think the Butler story is great. The Bulldogs are getting people to question the "mid-major" label, and for the second consecutive year have proven they can hang with, and beat, the best teams in the country. But they're playing VCU in the semifinal. There's nothing to hate there. VCU and Butler are the teams you hope beat Duke, North Carolina, or Ohio State. Neither one is unlikable, but neither one has enough of an identity to be appealing on their own.
And in the late game, you have Kentucky and UConn. Whatever. It's a good match-up, I know. But I don't love UConn, and I don't hate Kentucky. I "nothing" both of those programs. People say they hate John Calipari. Why? He's never won anything larger than an NIT Championship. Hate on Mike Krzyzewski if you want; at least he's won enough national championships at Duke to make it worth your time. And Jim Calhoun? Ok, I might dislike him for the beating his team put on the Spartans in Maui this fall. But we learned that MSU's #2 rank at that time was fraudulent, so I can't even be mad that UConn pulled off some crazy upset.
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Master of Arts in International Education (online with short residencies in Vermont)
- Overview
Learn to plan and manage international education programs while staying in your current job and community.
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SIT's online International Education program offers working professionals a flexible and customized path to a Master of Arts. The online program features the same faculty and curriculum as the on-campus program. The difference is the format – students already in the field can update skills and knowledge to keep up with trends in international curricula, program design, and transnational regulations without having to leave their jobs or home communities.
Coursework provides a comprehensive background in the historical, theoretical, and social foundations of international education programs. During the online portion of the program, students can study and complete assignments whenever they choose. This is combined with limited face-to-face interactions and residential coursework, reflective practice, and a final capstone paper and presentation, for a total of 36 credits.
Degree Sequence
On-Campus Coursework, Two Sessions in June (1–2 Weeks Each Session)
- Year I: First two weeks in June
- Year II: Second week in June
Online Coursework and Reflective Practice (the remainder of the year)
- 10 to 15 hours of online coursework per week, plus Reflective Practice related to student's professional experience
Capstone Paper and Presentation
- Final paper and presentation on campus
- Academics
With SIT's experiential curriculum, you'll learn how to put theory into practice. In addition to core courses, a broad range of elective choices let you focus on courses that will help you meet your career goals.
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The program comprises (primarily) online and (limited) residential coursework; reflective practice of a student's ongoing professional work; and a final capstone paper and presentation, for a total of 36 credits. While students must fulfill a number of degree requirements, they have opportunities to customize their learning according to individual interests.
- Core Coursework (18 credits)
Students are required to complete between 10 and 15 hours of work each week. Assignments typically include readings, electronic group work, electronic postings, papers, and projects. Through the coursework component, students acquire critical theoretical knowledge and new professional competencies. The following courses are required:
- Foundations in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management – 4 credits
- Practitioner Inquiry – 2 credits
- Theory, Practice, and Policy of International Education – 3 credits
- International Education Program Planning and Design – 3 credits
- Advanced Concepts in International Education – 6 credits
- Electives (2 credits minimum)
Students can satisfy the program's elective requirement in a number of ways, including by attending SIT courses offered in Vermont, participating in field courses offered around the world, or pursuing independent study. Students can also choose to take a course at a local institution and transfer the credit to SIT. Please note that in this situation, the course must be at the graduate level and the institution must be accredited.
- Reflective Practice (15 credits)
Since students in the program are already practicing professionals in the field, Reflective Practice is a structured approach for them to apply learning from their coursework to ongoing professional activity. Students receive course credit for documenting the integration of their knowledge and skills in a professional context while remaining engaged with faculty and other students.
- Capstone Paper and Seminar (1 credit)
Students demonstrate, assess, and synthesize their learning through preparation of a capstone project and participation in a one-week capstone seminar held multiple times each year on SIT's campus in Vermont. Researching and writing the capstone paper takes students deeply into the experiential learning cycle, where they explore the meaning of their Reflective Practice experience, integrate theory and practice in a written and oral presentation, and make a contribution to the field of international education. Review past International Education capstone papers.
Degree Requirements
Students have five years from the time they enter the program to complete all degree requirements. A student who does not complete all degree requirements (including the language and culture proficiency requirement) within five years of the entry date will be withdrawn from the program. A student with extenuating circumstances must apply to the dean of the program for an extension.
All students must fulfill a Language and Culture Proficiency Requirement before they are eligible to graduate.
- Core Coursework (18 credits)
- Field Courses
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Study abroad as part of your master's degree program.
International and US-Based Intensive Courses
Students have the option of completing a short-term intensive course at sites in the US or abroad. Typically ranging in duration from one to four weeks, recent intensives have been offered in Washington, DC; Bangladesh; Mexico; and Turkey.
Intensive field courses offer students pursuing an MA in international education the chance to interact with practitioners in the field, learn on-site, and expand professional networking. Short-term intensives are typically offered in January. Learn more about the intensive field courses.
2018 Field Courses
- Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation: Practice – India
- Leading and Managing Social Sector Organizations: Cases and Frameworks – Jordan
- Whose Language? Exploring the Intersection of Identity, Politics, and Education – Senegal
- International Policy and Citizen Advocacy: Immigration – Washington, DC
- Tourism, Space, and Sustainability – Morocco
- Reflective Practice
- A cornerstone of this program is the reflective practice. This allows you to apply learning from your SIT courses in the real-world setting of your job, enriching your learning experience.
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Apply the knowledge and skills you acquire through your courses in your current job.
Reflective Practice
During the online coursework phase, each student conducts Reflective Practice while engaged in their current job. During this period, students remain engaged with faculty and other students and receive course credit for documenting the integration of their knowledge and skills while working as an international education professional in their current job.
- Alumni Careers
Students in this program go on to work in the field in a variety of areas including study abroad offices, NGOs, nonprofits, and government agencies. Find out some of the career paths that may be open to you.
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The program prepares professionals to:
- Advise international students
- Design and lead cross-cultural programs
- Coordinate and manage projects, resources, and staff
- Develop courses and training modules on topics related to international education
Students of SIT's low-residency MA in International Education program gain the skills they need to advance in their current career. Graduates are prepared for positions as directors of study abroad or international student services, language program coordinators, trainers, community education specialists, program designers, international student coordinators, or international student recruiters. Graduates work in study abroad offices, NGOs, nonprofits, and government agencies as well as in other venues.
SIT has been a leader in the field of international education for more than 80 years.
Through SIT's low-residency MA in International Education program, students have access World Learning's network of international education and exchange programs and practitioners.
Positions held by alumni of the international education program include:
- Associate Dean, International Education, University of Richmond, Virginia, US
- Alumni Outreach Coordinator, US Embassy, Baku, Azerbaijan
- International Student and Scholar Advisor, University of California at Berkeley, California, US
- International Recruitment Officer, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
- Director of English as a Second Language, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Massachusetts, US
- Faculty
SIT's faculty are practitioners in their fields. Our diverse, multicultural faculty have worked across the world as leaders, trainers, and developers in the business, nonprofit, education, and public sectors.
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Core Faculty
- Sora Friedman
Professor and Co-Chair
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
PhD, George Mason University
Distance Education Certificate, University of West Georgia
MIA, School for International Training
BA, University of Maryland
Sora Friedman has worked in the field of international education (IE) for over 30 years, focusing on the preparation of new professionals in the field, IE management training, high school exchanges, the administration of adult exchanges in public diplomacy, and international policy advocacy. She joined the SIT Graduate Institute faculty in 2005 and was an adjunct faculty member for three years before that.
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- Linda Drake Gobbo
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
MBA, University of Massachusetts
MEd, Springfield College
BA, Hartwick College
A former dean of SIT Graduate Institute and member of the faculty since 1984, Linda Drake Gobbo teaches courses and advises students in international education and management in both the online and face-to-face programs. She has travelled as faculty with SIT Graduate Institute programs, and has also provided administrative support from the home campus to various SIT Study Abroad programs in such areas as crisis management, health, student development, and professional staff support.
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- Alla Korzh
Assistant Professor
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
Global Youth Development and Leadership
EdD, International Educational Development, Columbia University, USA
MEd, Instructional Leadership, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
BA with Honors, Teaching English as a Second Language, Nizhyn State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
Dr. Alla Korzh is an educator, researcher, and practitioner in the field of international education with a regional focus on Eastern Europe. She holds a doctorate in international educational development from Teachers College, Columbia University.
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- Karla Giuliano Sarr
Assistant Professor and Co-Chair
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
EdD University of Massachusetts
MEd University of Massachusetts
BS Georgetown University
Karla Giuliano Sarr is an international education practitioner and scholar. Karla's interests include basic education, multilingual education, cultural relevancy, community-school relationships, literacy, girls' education, training, and curriculum development.
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- Ray Young
Assistant Professor
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
EdD, University of Massachusetts Amherst
MEd, University of Massachusetts Amherst
BA, University of Colorado Boulder
Ray received his doctorate in teacher education and curriculum studies and his master's degree in international education from UMass Amherst.
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Adjunct Faculty and Guests
- Lynée Connelly
Adjunct Faculty
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
MA, SIT Graduate Institute
BA, University of New Hampshire
Lynée Connelly holds a BA in linguistics and Italian and an MA in international education. She is currently a PhD student at the California Institute for Integral Studies. Her dissertation focuses on the influence and impact of international education during the five-year post-reentry period.
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- Aleksandra Nesic
Adjunct Faculty
International Education (on campus)
International Education (low residency)
PhD, Nova Southeastern University
MA, SIT Graduate Institute
BA, University of Florida
Dr. Aleksandra Nesic currently lectures at Florida State University's International Affairs Department and serves as an intercultural education specialist at FSU's Center for Global Engagement. Dr. Nesic works with international students, scholars, and faculty from over 100 countries and implements intercultural, interfaith, and conflict transformation programs and learning assessment projects.
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- Admissions Criteria
We strive to create a diverse and experienced student body to enhance the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet the following criteria:
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To be considered for admission to the low-residency MA in International Education program, an applicant must have the following:
- US bachelor's degree or an equivalent that demonstrates academic ability
- Demonstrated English language ability (see details below)
- Intercultural and professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to use experience as a source of learning
- Experience and familiarity with instructional technology, distance learning, and/or independent learning
- Demonstrated capacity for self-directed learning
- Current experience in the field of international education is expected, but previous or anticipated experience may be considered.
- Students must have a job in the field of international education to complete their practicum requirement
English Language Ability
Applicants whose first language is not English and who did not graduate from an English-speaking institution in a country whose official language is English submit test scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or the PTE (Pearson Test of English). (Applicants can access free TOEFL and IELTS practice tests online.)
- Applicants taking the TOEFL must receive a minimum score of
- 600 on the paper-based test (PBT)
- 250 on the computer-based test (CBT), or
- 100 on the internet-based iBT.
- Applicants taking the IELTS must receive a score of Band 7.0 or higher.
- Applicants taking the PTE must receive a minimum score of 68.
These scores are considered the minimum proficiency needed to undertake graduate-level work. Scores must be dated within two years of the start date of your academic program at SIT.
Our admissions staff works one-on-one with every applicant to facilitate a highly informed and multidimensional admissions experience: applicants are encouraged to attend an open house, talk with SIT faculty and staff, and hear from current students and alumni. As applicants become familiar with the attributes of an SIT education — grounded in the experiential learning model and focused on social justice and leadership skills in intercultural environments — they determine for themselves in what ways SIT can help them meet their educational and career objectives.
SIT welcomes students from all economic backgrounds. Students commonly fund their SIT degree through a variety of sources, including federal and private loans, SIT grants and scholarships, scholarships from other sources, and personal and family funds. SIT Graduate Institute's Financial Aid Office provides information on all aspects of funding an SIT degree.
SIT is able to process federal loans and graduate PLUS loans for students in the low-residency MA in International Education program. We recommend that you begin the process of applying for financial aid as soon as possible, even before you are accepted for admission. Click here for more information on financial aid.
- Tuition/Costs
See a breakdown of the costs for this program.
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Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees
Year 1 Tuition: $20,295
Year 1 Fees: $1,455
Year 2 Tuition: $20,295
Year 2 Fees: $1,455
MA degree total tuition and fees (all terms combined): $43,500
Year 1 On-Campus Room and Board: $700
Year 2 Estimated On-Campus Room and Board: $700
Indirect Costs
SIT estimates the costs to students for books, personal expenses, transportation. Individual expenses may vary.
Year 1 Books: $1,200
Year 1 Personal Expenses: $1,500
Year 1 Transportation Costs: $500
Year 2 Books: $1,200
Year 2 Personal Expenses: $1,500
Year 2:Transportation Costs: $500
Additional Costs
Field Study Courses in year 1: Costs range from $2,200 to $5,450. See details on the locations, schedule, and costs of individual field courses.
Estimated Student Loan Fees:
Year 1: $225
Year 2: $225
Estimated fees are based on the average amount borrowed by SIT Graduate Institute students. See details on student loan options.
Direct costs and on-campus room and board are billed by SIT Graduate Institute. Indirect, off-campus housing costs, transportation expenses, and additional costs are not billed by SIT, but represent educational expenses associated with being an enrolled student.


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July 4th has come to mean a great tradition of FC Dallas soccer and fireworks in Frisco and Independence Day 2013 is no different with FC Dallas prepared to host Western Conference rival Chivas USA. In addition to fireworks after the game, hopefully there will be some during for FC Dallas who look to get back in the win column for the first time since May 25. Our coverage of FC Dallas and Chivas USA is at 8 on TWCSN-TX(HD 148). Here's 10 key stats for Thursday's game:
5 times FC Dallas has hosted a 4th of July game in Frisco. FC Dallas Stadium opened in August of 2005, so in five of a possible seven years to have a 4th of July game in Frisco FC Dallas has done so. FCD has won two, lost one and tied two with a tie last year against Toronto FC 1-1. One of the 4th of July victories in Frisco was a 2007 win over Chivas USA 2-0.
52 points for FC Dallas since the return of David Ferreira last July 4th. After sitting out 13 and a half months since a broken ankle, El Torito made his triumphant return 365 days ago against Toronto FC. Since July 4, 2012 Ferreira has appeared in 32 of FCD's 34 MLS contests and FC Dallas in those games has 13 wins, 6 losses & 13 draws for a total of 52 points. In those 32 games, Ferreira has reprised his role of setup man for the FCD attack with 15 assists, a number that would challenge for the best in MLS over a typical full season. For example, Graham Zusi led MLS in 2012 with 15 assists.
11 of Blas Perez's 15 career MLS goals have been scored on the road after his dramatic last ditch equalizer in Philadelphia last week. This season five of the six for Blas have been scored on the road. Scoring at home would be nice since FC Dallas is about to lose Perez before they play at home again on the 13th vs. RSL as he goes off to be capped again for Panama in the Gold Cup.
Ride the FCD Express to the next FC Dallas home game!
96:26 was the time on the clock when Perez scored his famous goal against the Union. The score for Perez is the 4th latest goal in MLS history and the 2nd latest for this franchise. If you turn back the clock to 2002, Chad Deering buried an equalizer for the Burn in the 99th minute versus Columbus for the ultimate in a last chance saloon goal.
4 game winless streak for FC Dallas against Chivas USA. While Chivas has been a team that has been in a state of chaos for most of the last season and a half, FC Dallas has not been able to gain the results they should have against them. Last season, FCD and Chivas drew three matches and one of FC Dallas' three losses this year was a March 10th defeat with a 3-1 scoreline in Los Angeles. FC Dallas' stumble this year against Chivas was in the midst of a start where Chivas won three of their first five, for their only wins of the season.
MATCH INFORMATION: FC Dallas vs Chivas USA July 4 celebration
2 points for Chivas USA in their last 9 games since a 3-1-1 start. Chivas overall has an 11 game winless streak which includes a franchise high seven straight losses before drawing New England last Saturday 1-1.
30 players have appeared in MLS games for Chivas USA this season, with this game against FC Dallas marking their midway point of 17 games. With a change in leadership in the front office and on the touch line, Chivas has needless to say been a revolving door this season as evidenced by so much player turnover via all sorts of transactions. The number will continue to grow in the weeks ahead with the arrival of former USMNT captain Carlos Bocanegra and the expected addition of players on loan from the parent club in Guadalajara.
READ: Know Your Enemy - scouting Chivas USA with Drew Epperley
3 players are in Chivas USA's projected starting XI this week (based on their current game notes) who were in the starting XI for the March 10th Chivas win over FC Dallas. The only common players from then to now, goalkeeper Dan Kennedy and defenders Mario De Luna and Walter Vilchez.
95 MLS games in goal for Dan Kennedy in his time with Chivas USA….the most in the now nine seasons of the club. Kennedy, a SoCal native from Fullerton, passed USMNT member Brad Guzan for that distinction late last season. Kennedy has appeared in all but five games as keeper for Chivas since the start of 2011 as the only thing resembling steadiness for the Chivas lineup over that time.
WATCH: Catch all the late drama & 11 goals from June with our monthly recap video
31 goals allowed by Chivas USA this season. That as you would expect is the worst in MLS. The 31 goals let in over 16 games also equals by far the most porous on a per match basis. Chivas team GAA is 1.94, with DC United a distant second-worst at 1.59.
On paper it looks like a favorable matchup for FC Dallas, we will see if in fact it plays out that way on the pitch before a holiday crowd Thursday night. Enjoy the match and Happy 4th of July to all!


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Swarming Emotional Pianos
(2012 – ongoing)
Aluminium tubes, servo motors, custom mallets, Arduino-based electronics, iCreate platforms
Approximately 27" x 12" x 12" each
Custom biosensors that collect heartrate and signal amplitude, respiration amplitude and rate, and galvanic skin response (sweat).
Biodata collection software and affective data responsive algorithmic music software built in Max/MSP.
A cybernetic musical performance work that bridges robotics and emotion to create biologically harmonic chamber music. Swarming Emotional Pianos features a set of mobile robots that each house a bell instrument and lighting components. The music that these robots play is determined through physiological responses of a human subject to emotional state, which is reflective of affective computing research. These physiological markers including breathing, heart rate, sweat glands, blood pressure. Research is ongoing for integration of skin sensitive neural activity through microneurography into the system.
My final goal is a live performance whereupon actors are hooked up live to biosensors and their emotional data is wirelessly streamed to the robotic musical instruments. This will require extensive biofeedback testing. I maintain an active dialogue with microneurographer and neurophysiologist Vaughan Macefield, in anticipation of networked, telematic performances that involve tiny needles inserted directly into nerves that reflect emotional arousal. The use of microelectrode needles inserted directly into the nerves of awake human performers to pick up on direct electrical neural activity is a unique technical component of this project.
The goal in creating this work is to illuminate and explore the complex relationships between body and mind in human emotions. Emotional-physical outputs are extended through robotic performers as human actors focus on their internal states, and in fact activate their emotions mechanistically, as a means of creating change in their body, thus instrumentalizing emotion.
Thank you to the following for your contributions:
- Martin Peach (my robot teacher) – Sébastien Roy (lighting circuitry) – Peter van Haaften (tools for algorithmic composition in Max/MSP) – Grégory Perrin (Electronics Assistant)
- Matt Risk, Tristan Stevans, Simone Pitot, and Jason Leith for their hours of dedicated studio help
- Concordia University, the MARCS Institute at the University of Western Sydney, Innovations en Concert Montréal, Conseil des Arts de Montréal, Thought Technology, and AD Instruments for their support.
Swarming Emotional Pianos (2012-2014) Machine demonstration March 2014 – Eastern Bloc Lab Residency, Montréal


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Friday, November 04, 2011
Christmas friends
Hello Christmas friends! Well my favourite time is nearly here and of course I've gone into delirium
trying to get things done! I thought these cute little guys would be great stocking fillers or just cute sitting on the window sill, on the mantel or on the table!
They all have antique linen faces combined with lovely cotton fabrics. The dog is new I wanted to try him out and think he's really cute! I made him in my favourite coulours red and linen!
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Freya Mavor: How the sexy Skins star went from surly teen to The White Queen
SKINS star Freya Mavor swapped "disco pants" for swishy velvet skirts in her latest role in hit BBC One drama The White Queen.
The 20-year-old, who played bitchy Mini McGuinness in the cult E4 show, realised an ambition by landing a role in the period drama.
Freya is Princess Elizabeth of York, set during the bloody War of the Roses. And her modest empire-line dresses are a far cry from the skimpy outfits for which viewers know the actress best.
Freya, who grew up in Edinburgh, said: "Going from halter and crop tops and disco pants to 15th century gowns and hair down to your bum...
"Going from crop tops and disco pants to 15th century gowns and hair down to your bum was quite a transition"Freya Mavor
"It was quite a transition!
"I always watched period dramas with a degree of awe.
"The work that goes into the set design and the costumes and the hair - it's like entering a different universe. It's fantastical.
"For a few months you get to travel back in time."
Freya moved to Paris last year and has discovered the teen drama has a huge fanbase in the city.
"Young teenagers would go to these mad off-the-rails 'Skins parties' and that all mostly kicked off in Paris. They loved the idea of that gritty UK culture," she said.
"I was surprised when I moved there how many people had seen Skins."
She added: "I went to Skins parties when I was in Skins. That was just the cast having a party together. It was never as crazy and ridiculous as the show - no teen orgies!
"It's a show that's about youth and friendship and relationships, and it's always going to inspire that attitude off-set as well. Not in a harmful way but it brings out a liveliness and it meant the whole experience was like university.
"We were just a bunch of late teens having fun together. we made amazing friends and we still see a lot of each other.
"When you're filming you forget that it's actually going to come out on TV and that people are actually going to see it. You think, 'I'm just doing this for a laugh with some friends'."
Playing popular, troubled, often bitchy Mini did nothing for Freya's love life, she revealed.
"A few people came up and looked nervous and once I got speaking they would say, 'Oh, I'm so glad you're not a bitch!' They were surprised," she said.
"Sadly I didn't get chatted up. It didn't really work for the male attention. Maybe that is because I played such a terrifying character."
The stunning actress admitted she was "apprehensive" about being typecast in a "blonde mean girl role".
But her parts since her 2011 breakthrough couldn't have been more different. Freya starred alongside Karen Gillan in the film Not Another Happy Ending, shot in Glasgow, and is in Sunshine On Leith, a film adaptation of stage musical based on lyrics by
The Proclaimers, out later this year.
She also plays a lead in upcoming four-part historical drama, New Worlds, for Channel 4.
And portraying Elizabeth - future mother of Henry VIII - in The White Queen, adapted from Phillippa Gregory's bestselling novel, had its own challenges.
"How did women go to the bathroom in those days?" she said. "It makes everyday life that tiny bit more difficult.
"And you'll be walking and trying to pin your dress up to your hip but it will fall down, and suddenly get pulled backwards in a violent motion because someone has stood on the train of your dress and you've fallen over backwards. It's hilarious.
"You have these medieval dance scenes and you'll get someone tripping over their skirt and falling down. I tripped quite an outstanding number of times.
"You get used to the dangers of the medieval costume."
The show has drawn huge audiences with its royal intrigue and bodice-ripping sex scenes, but Freya's Elizabeth sees little action compared to her character in Skins.
Freya recalled of the teen show: "Sex scenes are the most unsexy thing to film in the world. It's like a mating dance between the animals.
"Hands here, lights, camera and stop. You wouldn't ever put romantic tension and sex scenes in the same box."
Freya herself is currently single.
"At the moment it's crazy with work so I'm not in a long-term relationship," she said. "I have a lot of lovely French male friends. They enjoy talking a lot and are very charming."
The White Queen is on tonight at 9pm on BBC One.


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BUDDING bards have been treading the boards to help improve their understanding of Shakespeare.
Year six pupils from Mount Pleasant School, Darlington, spent a day at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College to learn about the life and times of William Shakespeare and develop their English vocabulary skills.
The 18 students, aged ten and 11, were shown a video on Shakespearean theatre before taking part in their own drama workshops performing passages from the tragedy Hamlet.
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The pupils were invited into the college by course leader for A level English literature at QE, Julie Ashmore.
"Learning Shakespeare in school is not always considered fun," said Julie, whose daughter Emily is a pupil at Mount Pleasant School. "I wanted them to experience his works in an enjoyable and interesting way.
"All of them have grasped the language really quickly which I'm sure will help them expand their vocabulary skills when it comes to sitting their SATs exams later this year."
The visit was also an opportunity for pupils to take a tour of the sixth form college and see what it has to offer.
"There should be no limit to the aspirations that students have when it comes to their education," said Julie.
The pupils were also given the chance to take part in a Shakespeare web quest in the college library and produce a PowerPoint on Shakespearean life.
Year 6 teacher Sam Geddis said: "This has been a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn more about Shakespeare while increasing their range of language skills which they can then put into their writing.
"We have talked to them about what they may like to do in the future and every one of them has said that they want to go on to further education and university.
"This visit, and one that we made to Darlington College earlier in the year, has given each of them a small taste of the options that may be available to them in the future."
Pupil Sam Leftwich, ten, of Darlington added: "I really liked Hamlet and the scene where he talks to the ghost.
"We got to act out some of the play, learn about theatres in Shakespeare's time and also have a look around the college."


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Sherry Katz, LCSW has practiced social work for 27 years, and currently practices family therapy in Ridgewood, NJ. She has both a broad range of social work, clinical, and consulting experience in various older adult settings, as well as advanced clinical training in couples and family therapy. If you have questions or an interest in Ms. Katz's work, contact her directly at email@example.com or in her office, 201.445.4770.
Q. How do men explain what they want without hurting their partner?
Start by asking yourself why stating what you want from your partner will feel hurtful to her. Anyone reading this section already has a sense of empathy for their partner; the difficulty is learning to rely on your natural empathy tool to state your needs in a considerate way.
Many of the beliefs which men were raised to consider as plain truths, are actually not valid or useful in many relationships; "provide and protect", "talking about feelings is for girls", "if you're hurt, keep it to yourself and move on" for example.
Perhaps the best kept therapist's secret is that the highest priority of women who feel frustrated with their partners, is their frequent statement that, "he never talks to me". Because the majority of women are raised to reflect in great detail about their relationships, there is a great potential for enhancing, not hurting your female partner, by allowing her to hear what truly is important to you. Give yourself the chance to find out!
2. I want to take care of her; how do I figure out what she wants?
The simple and complex answer is, "ask her". A direct question is always the clearest way to state what someone wants to know. And for most men, the Prince Charming, adventure/hero, and stories of rescuing beautiful damsels in distress drive relationship logic until examined for personal pertinence. Perhaps she prefers stating her wishes rather than dreaming of magic fulfillment. You may be burdening yourself through imagining your partner's desires, which she may be very willing to disclose, if asked.
3. "I love my partner and want to have sex with her every night; why isn't she
Sexually pleasing your partner probably does satisfy her, but more so when she feels as though she's pleased you in ways that she values. Women generally cannot separate their emotions from how open they will be sexually. Her sexual interest will increase when she feels accepted by you emotionally, usually shown through engaged listening and dialogue, partnering in shared activities. Initiating and participating in household or routine matters is a way to give of yourself in ways that will be appreciated, show that you care, which in turn will open doors for mutually enriched sexual activity.
These brief answers are built upon complex ways of self-understanding, gender beliefs and social expectations. To create effective and lasting change requires detailed understanding and practice of new behaviors.
Utilize a therapist for this purpose: your efforts to reflect and redesign systems of thinking and interacting require confidentiality, supportive reflection, and guidance, from a professional who has many times walked alongside the road of a client who is changing their personal mindset and dynamics.


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In the last post I took a look at how to install the .NET Framework 3.5 while the server is not connected to the Internet. At the same time I installed the server I was also installing a Windows 8 client as well and needed to install the .NET Framework 3.5 on it as well. Being client software I expected the process to work, if not better than, then the same as the one on Windows Server 2012.
Continue reading → Offline Install Of dotNET 3.5 On Windows 8
In this post I'm stepping away, briefly, from Microsoft Dynamics GP but will return in to it in my next post.
Microsoft have recently released a raft of new versions, including Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Management Reporter 2012 Rollup 3, and to test I've been installing a few new virtual machines with Windows Server 2012 and have also updated a couple of machines with Windows 8 and, because they're new machines without DVD players in them, to do this I used the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool which is available for free download from the Microsoft CodePlex|Project Hosting for Open Source Projects site in order to create a bootable USB drive.
I thought a step by step guide for others needing to install Windows 8 (or other version of Windows) might be of benefit. So after downloading the utility from the above link, double click the downloaded setup file to install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool Setup Wizard;
Continue reading → How To Make A Bootable Windows 8 USB Drive
Well, Windows 8 has landed on MSDN and TechNet for subscribers and is due for general release in, I believe, October.
This means it is time to interrupt the scheduled posts on installing the Web Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Having got my hands on an MSDN version I thought a quick run through on how to install it might be in order.
I am installing this into a virtual machine so I can have a little test before replacing one of my main systems with it.
I mounted the ISO image from MSDN in the virtual machine settings and launched the VM. The first part of the installer shows the new Microsoft Windows
Metro Modern logo;
I was just catching up on the blogs this morning and caught David Musgraves post on the release of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to manufacturing.
Great news and must mean about two weeks before they're on MSDN and TechNet. Can't wait 🙂
As recently rumoured, Microsoft announced a self-built tablet yesterday adding to their current hardware line which includes mice, keyboards and the XBox 360.
Branded the Microsoft Surface it is available as both Windows RT, arm powered 32 or 64GB memory, or as the Windows 8 Pro, powered by an Intel i5 and with either 64 or 128GB of memory with both versions coming with built in Micro SD slot for more, exchangeable memory;
Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available for download.
Yesterday, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Microsoft announced the availability of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.; full details at the Building Windows 8 blog.
I'm in the process of downloading it so I can see what improvements have been made since the Developer Preview and will post any thing of interest.
Well, I've just finished installing SQL Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Dynamics 2010 R2 on the Windows 8 Developer Preview and GP is exactly like it is on Windows 7. Continue reading → Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2 On Windows 8 Developer Preview
Before instaling the Windows 8 Developer Preview onto my laptop I first tried installing it into a virtual machine.
It was doing this install which introduced me to the "user friendly" BSOD;
As mentioned, Windows 8 Developer Preview now available for download here which I have done.
First impressions are very positive. Overall it's snappy and easy to use and I do like the look of the Metro UI; I've seen it on colleagues smartphones and always quite liked the look of it but I did wonder how well it would translate onto a desktop. The answer appears to be very well. Continue reading → Windows 8 Developer Preview First Impressions
As mentioned, Windows 8 Developer Preview now available for download here. I've just installed it on an old laptop (an Acer Aspire 9301 WMSi with 4GB RAM).
I've not bothered with screenshots of the install as it is very much the same as Windows 7; and was as smooth an install as Windows 7 as well. Continue reading → Windows 8 Developer Preview Downloaded And Installed


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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
BBC coverage
- How to follow:
- BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio; live text commentary on the BBC Sport website
Birmingham City start the season at home to Cardiff City without striker Nicolai Brock-Madsen, who is away on Olympic Games duty with Denmark.
He is the only player unavailable for boss Gary Rowett, who can include his two summer signings, former loanees Robert Tesche and Ryan Shotton, who have completed permanent moves.
Cardiff have both new men Jazz Richards and Frederic Gounongbe set for debuts.
Sean Morrison is pushing for a place despite missing most of pre-season.
Following ankle surgery in May, the centre-back did not return until last weekend, when he played the opening 45 minutes of the 1-0 defeat to Premier League side Bournemouth.
Lex Immers is also expected to start after making his loan stay from Feyenoord permanent.
BBC WM's Mike Taylor:
"Compared to all their fellow Chinese-owned neighbours, Birmingham City have had a relatively settled summer, starting the season with the same manager, mostly the same players, and the same owners – although probably not for much longer.
"Clearly Gary Rowett wants some new players in. He's fairly confident that some will come before the end of the month, but is also happy to wait for the right ones rather than take an early punt for the sake of it.
"Today's announcements in Hong Kong suggest that the new owners should be in place by the autumn, with some transfer funds available in January. If Rowett can keep his current squad in contention until then, Blues could be an attractive prospect."
Match facts
- Birmingham City have not won at home in six matches, since beating promoted Hull City on 3 March – and, in the last five of those, they conceded two goals each time.
- Cardiff City lost their last three away games in the 2015-16 season – and have not lost four successive Championship away games since January 2011.
- Blues' 2-1 win at home to Reading a year ago was their first opening-day victory in seven seasons.
- The Bluebirds have won just once in 15 league visits to St Andrew's – a 1-0 victory in January 2013.
- There have been just seven goals scored in the last six meetings between these two sides at St Andrew's.


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The Football Association (FA) has appointed Julie Harrington as managing director of St. George's Park, England's new national soccer centre.
The 42-year-old will join The FA in March 2012 after leaving her position as operations director at horse racing and events operator Northern Racing, where she was responsible for the delivery of the business plan for ten racecourses across the UK.
In her new role, Harrington will oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre being built in Burton upon Trent, which will be the training home of the 24 England national teams and a national coach education, development and sports medicine centre for soccer, sport and business.
Commenting on her appointment, Harrington said: "The facility taking shape in Burton will be truly inspirational and a fantastic asset to The FA, football as a whole and the region. The opportunity to be part of the future development of our national game is a challenge I relish and feel privileged to be given."
David Sheepshanks, chairman of St. George's Park, added: "Julie has a first class record of creating customer focused, high performance teams that deliver excellent results. Her background and understanding of the sporting world and experience of working alongside the business community, the media and government will stand her in good stead."
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The Football Association (FA) has appointed Julie Harrington as managing director of St. George's Park, England's new national soccer centre.


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TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors on Thursday signed forward Ronald Dupree.
Dupree spent last season in Germany with Telekom Baskets Bonn, where he averaged 12.0 points in 33 games.
The 6-foot-7, 210-pounder played for the Raptors in the 2010 Las Vegas Summer League. He averaged 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds.
In 154 NBA contests with Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota and Seattle, Dupree has averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds.


text: Canna 'Sémaphore' Canna 'Sémaphore' Photo/Illustration: Scott Kunst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 (Canna 'Sémaphore') KAN-ah Genus: Canna Growing to 6 or 7 feet, 'Sémaphore' features slender, dark-bronze leaves topped by spikes of narrow-petaled flowers of an unusual glowing color that's not quite yellow and not quite orange; perhaps flickering tongues of flame would be the best description. It is a Victorian classic from 1895. Noteworthy Characteristics: Dark-bronze leaves, glowing flowers. Heirloom. Care: Fertile soil, full sun. Water freely in dry weather and deadhead regularly. Where not hardy, lift after frost in autumn and store in a frost-free location in barely damp peat or leaf mold. In a greenhouse, cannas need full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely and fertilize during the growth stage. Propagation: To aid in sprouting, chip seeds or soak in warm water for 24 hours, and then sow at 70°F in spring or autumn. Divide in spring, and then pot up at 61°F, wateringly lightly at first. Problems: Slugs, snails, spider mites, and caterpillars may be problematic, while rust, fungal leaf spot, and bacterial blight are common. Bean yellow mosaic and tomato spotted wilt viruses can occur. Overview Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Salmon Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Formal Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials Related Plants to Canna 'Sémaphore' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Canna 'Madame Paul Caseneuve' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Indian shot Canna 'Centenaire de Rozain-Bourcharlat' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Angelica Angelica pachycarpa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Vesper iris Pardanthopsis dichotoma View the discussion thread.


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DEFINITION of 'Clear Business Setting Test'
A test for deductibility of business-related dining and entertainment expenses. The clear business setting test mandates that there can be no other motive for incurring these expenses except to further the taxpayer's business. For example, paying dining and entertainment expenses for an associate with whom the taxpayer has no social or personal connection will usually qualify as a deductible business expense.
BREAKING DOWN 'Clear Business Setting Test'
Qualifying expenses can include meals and entertainment related to generating publicity, price rebates for regular hotel or restaurant customers, and the cost of renting a display room at a convention. Usually, however, the taxpayer must be present at the function and there cannot be substantial distractions, such as at a nightclub or sporting event. If the associates present are a mixture of business and personal associates, then the costs incurred are also generally nondeductible.


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A woman gets her $230 grocery bill down to $6.92! A decade ago, the idea of creating a successful show on "couponing" . . . or obsessively clipping coupons . . . would have probably seemed laughable. Now, it seems pretty smart. That's "smart" because of the popularity of the History Channel's "American Pickers" and "Pawn Stars" . . . and all the other pawn, auction, and antique-type shows . . . coupled with the current economic climate.
TLC has signed off on a new series called "Extreme Couponing". The network tested the idea by airing a one-hour special called "Couponing" in late December. It drew 2.1 million viewers . . . and apparently that was enough to get TLC excited about a full-on couponing series. There's no word on a premiere date yet.
Here's a clip from the special . . . where a woman gets her $230 grocery bill down to $6.92. And it got even a little lower right before the clip ends, when she reminds the clerk to give her the discount for bringing her own bags.