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Andy Ritchie is confident Barnsley will be able to compete at Championship level.
Andy Ritchie is confident Barnsley have sufficient attributes to compete at Championship level this season.
The Tykes earned promotion from League One via a play-off victory over Swansea City and are looking to make an impact in the second tier.
Barnsley boss Ritchie expanded on the qualities of his squad and expects his players to rely on the same traits over the next 12 months.
"We've got decent players," Ritchie told Sky Sports News. "I think we will be okay at that level, but a lot of what we did last season was on real grit, determination and good team spirit.
"We've certainly got that in abundance. I think we'll really need to pull on those attributes once again."
In strengthening his squad for the upcoming challenge, Ritchie has enticed Michael Coulson, Sam Togwell and Michael McIndoe to Oakwell.
Ritchie is happy with his new recruits and is hopeful the upbeat morale which swept The Tykes to promotion will continue to envelope the club for the opening game of the campaign against Cardiff on August 5.
He added: "We have brought in young Michael Coulson. He's one for the future really.
"I was chasing him all last season. It's just coming to fruition that one and took a lot more time than I actually thought.
"We've just brought in Togwell from Crystal Palace, who is a good, young player who can play in defence or midfield.
"This morning we signed Michael McIndoe as well from Doncaster. He gives us a lot of pace and balance down the left-hand side.
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Civil Rights Protections for Persons with DisabilitiesFollowing are descriptions of some of the Federal laws that have implications for students or staff members who are living with HIV infection or AIDS. Congress occasionally amends laws such as these, and the executive branch periodically revises the implementing guidelines. Court decisions also affect how these laws are implemented. Policymakers and administrators should always check the current legal parameters.
Section 504 / ADA / IDEA
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Civil Rights Protections for Persons with Disabilities
Both HIV infection and AIDS are defined as disabilities, and so federal civil rights laws intended to protect the rights of persons with disabilities fully apply.
Section 504 prohibits institutions that receive federal funds from denying services or discriminating because of a disabling condition.
Legal recourses are allowed if a school denies or alters a student's education for no other reason than HIV infection.
- Includes participation in a school-sponsored athletic program, club, transportation service, or any other activity.
- Schools must allow students with HIV infection to participate if the student is "otherwise qualified," that is, if he or she meets the requirements for any student to participate.
Example: A school must allow a student with HIV infection to play in the school band if the student is "otherwise qualified", that is, if his or her musical skills meet the band's standard requirements. Example: A school cannot bar a student from riding a school bus because of HIV infection.
- School officials must not tolerate harassment of a student with HIV infection on school grounds or at school activities/functions.
- Parents and family members with HIV infection cannot be treated any differently than others.
- Individuals who are merely perceived to have HIV infection, or treated as having the infection are also protected from discrimination.
Example: A child who is rumored to be infected with HIV cannot be made to eat alone.
Section 504 requires every school district to appoint a compliance officer to help implement the Rehabilitation Act.
- Educational Rights under Section 504
Every student with a disability—including every student with HIV infection—is to be provided a "free, appropriate public education" that meets his or her educational needs to the same extent as other students.
- Generally requires that a student with a disability remain in the regular educational environment, with the assistance of supplementary aids or services, if needed.
- This requirement applies unless someone can demonstrate that the child cannot be appropriately educated there.
- The school is required to determine the child's educational needs on an individualized basis.
- Evaluation and placement procedures must conform to those specified in the U.S. Department of Education's regulations.
- The school must provide the placement, aids, and services identified as necessary to meet the student's individual needs.
- The federal government does not assist with funding to pay for these services, unless the child is also eligible under IDEA.
Developing an individualized education program (IEP) plan is one way to satisfy a school's legal obligations under Section 504, but it is not a standard requirement. An individualized health plan (IHP) is another way.
- Schools must periodically revisit and revise a plan as often as necessary to ensure that the student's educational needs are continually being met.
- A school must notify a student's parent or guardian of actions regarding the identification, evaluation, and placement of the student.
- The parent/guardian has the right to appeal the school's decision.
- The appeals process must be fair and prompt.
In practice, it is rare that a school proceeds to plan and provide special services unless the student's parent or guardian fully participate in the process and give written permission.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (ORC) is charged with drawing up regulations and enforcing Section 504.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
The ADA builds upon and extends the anti-discrimination provisions of Section 504.
Non-sectarian private schools, libraries, museums, auditoriums, and day care centers must conform to the requirements of the ADA whether or not they receive federal funds.
- Parochial schools and day care centers directly operated by religious organizations are exempt from the anti-discrimination provisions (Separate provisions of the law's employment protections do still apply).
- The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recommends that schools use Section 504 regulations to interpret the ADA.
- School administrators must intervene if they notice a student is being verbally abused because of a relative's HIV infection.
- Also, if a performance group has a member with HIV infection and a scheduled school appearance is canceled out of fear of HIV, everyone in the group has grounds to sue.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The IDEA is a funding program. It helps school districts implement their obligations to disable students. (Section 504 and the ADA are civil rights protection laws.)
The guidelines defining a student's eligibility for the program are more specific than those in Section 504, which is broadly written to protect everyone with a disability.
- Eligible students must qualify by:
- Age, and
- An impairment specified in the law, and
- Requires special educational or related services because of that impairment.
- Children and youth with developmental disabilities, such as those with damage to their young nervous system caused by HIV, are nearly always eligible under IDEA.
- In practice, if a student is ill and deemed to need services under Section 504, the student is probably also eligible under IDEA.
- Eligibility means the student's school can get federal funding assistance to educate the student.
- To the greatest extent feasible, schools must educate a student with HIV infection with other children in the regular classroom.
- The IEP sets out a plan for special educational and related services designed to meet the unique educational needs of a student with a disability.
- Only an IEP team has the legal authority to enroll a student in a federally funded special education program, or to change a student's existing IEP.
- A parent, guardian, or school staff member can trigger an IEP planning process.
- Schools are required to make strenuous good faith efforts to involve parents or guardians in every aspect of the IEP development and implementation process.
Schools have to provide opportunities for parents/guardians to examine records and appeal decisions. In practice, it is unusual that a school would proceed to provide services without the permission of the student's parent or guardian.
**Adapted from: "Someone At School has AIDS," National Association of State Boards of Education


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Meyer let it be known that he was going to resign after the Sugar Bowl. The news shocked the sports world. Then less than 24 hours later he decides to just take a leave of absence. Look, if he's not going to coach he should resign, but with college football being such a huge business I'm sure the University of Florida, not Meyer's players are behind his change of heart.
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Who the hell is Dave Cochran? Yeah, I didn't know either. Cochran is the associate professor of politics at Loras College. He also provided 3 of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald's 10 predictions for 2010 and all of them are beyond stupid.
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Chet Culver will be re-elected. "Iowa Gov. Chet Culver will narrowly win re-election, given the strength of his political efforts so far and the fact that a Republican candidate has not yet emerged." Well it's hard for a Republican candidate to emerge BEFORE the Republican primary. Hey dude, wake up, read a news paper and realize that Culver is in deep trouble.
Democrats lose 20 House seats and 3 US Senate seats. "The Democrats will lose 20 seats in the House of Representatives and three seats in the Senate during midterm elections. Why? The party in power typically has more trouble during off-year elections. Also, high unemployment leads to economic anxiety, and people tend to blame whichever party is in power." Cochran's numbers are really low and he is obviously just playing it safe. Again, proves how clueless he is about the political climate.
Sarah Palin might run for President. "Expect to see the former Alaska governor stay in the news. In fact, you might even spot her at a tri-state location near you. She most likely will begin making her share of stops in Iowa toward the end of the year in preparation of the state's next caucuses. As for a presidential run, she's going to keep her options open. In the meantime, she's going to keep a high profile." How the hell is this even a prediction? Come on, maybe this is the guy who is advising Urban Meyer. Come on, have a take and don't suck.
So if you are wondering why I chose to write about Mr. Cochran, it's because this is one of the guys who gets to nominate people to be on the Iowa Supreme Court and the Iowa Court of Appeals. A lot of people like to place blame on our Governor's for appointing certain justices to the court, but it's really unknowns like Cochran who have more say in who is makes it on the court.
Cochran's predictions prove that he's an idiot, and I'm sick to my stomach knowing that this dweeb helps select who is on the Iowa Supreme Court.
Alan Garfield:
Garfield is another Dubuque Telegraph Herald prediction contributor. He is a professor at the University of Dubuque. Garfield predicts the end of the blogosphere. "Thus begins the fall of the blog. With the success of Twitter and other social networking sites, blogs will become less attractive to computer users. Fewer "newbies" will start them, and current blogs will begin closing their doors."
I have friend who blog about their lives, the typical stuff you see on Facebook. I can see blogs like that fading away, but not blogs that actually offer good content. Face it, blogs like TIR, John Deeth, Over-Caffeinated thoughts, and Bleeding Heartland all offer good content you just can't find in the main-stream media.
What the heck is in the water in Dubuque? The end of the blogosphere? You're an idiot Garfield.
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On Tuesday this week, a small group of members of the adult programme took part in a discussion about the representation of HIV in the media in recent years.
The group looked at a number of cuttings from different magazines and newspapers, all of which portrayed HIV or people living with HIV in different lights. A discussion about stigma, sensationalism and responsibility in the media ensued – which provoked some passionate responses, including criticism of "pseudo-science" and unbalanced reporting and differing opinions on whether anonymising interviewees is damaging and encourages fear and stigma.
During this discussion, members in the group decided that it would be helpful to post on the blog about this discussion and try to get some further input from interested parties – members, volunteers, staff, fellow activists.
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Say hello to Matthew Mcnelly (23) and Joey Miller (20) from Carroll in Iowa. The two friends decided to rob an apartment together. The cunning part of their plan involved a very ingenious disguise.
The burglars decided to use marker pens to draw fake beards and masks on their faces to avoid being recognised.
As you can see from the mugshots released by the police, completely unrecognisable:
Not even their mothers would have any idea who lay behind the magical ink mask and moustache combination:
Mcnelly was a little less artistic and ambitious with his disguise, but A+ for effort.
Police responding to a call about the attempted burglary pulled over the pairs' car and thanks to some very clever detective work managed to see through the disguise.
Local police boss Jeff Cayler said:
"We're very skilled investigators and the black faces gave them right away"
""I've been chief here almost 25 years, been with the department 28½ years and I've seen a lot of things that make me laugh and weird things but this was probably the best combination of the two — strangely weird and hilariously funny all at the same time." CNN
The two were charged with burglary, with McNelly additionally charged with being drunk while driving their 1994 Buick Roadmaster.


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Yet another "commission" to study poverty in Utah ("Lawmakers to tackle the question: Can the poverty cycle be halted in Utah?" Feb. 1)? Why don't we stop studying it and do something about it? More than one prominent national leader has offered simplistic solutions to resolve the "problem" besides throwing more study and money at it. Let me paraphrase their solutions which are specifically directed at poverty causes. Their counsel:
Get married before having children. Every child deserves a responsible father and responsible mother, if possible ... they are the best role models. Stay off drugs and out of trouble with the law. Graduate from high school and obtain a marketable skill. Get a job, any job, and work hard. Employers will love it and quickly reward you. Stay close to God.
I bet that any commission will conclude that these suggestions, or variations thereof, will resolve many of our poverty challenges.
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The Ultimate Sandwich – Prosciutto, Brie, Pear and Walnut Baguette Sandwich
Sometimes, you come across a combination that just works, period. That's how I felt when I took my first bite of Finch's famous prosciutto, brie, pear and walnut sandwich, of course, followed by another bite, and another one after.
I discovered this timeless sandwich earlier this year while on a hometown visit back to Vancouver, at the whimsical Finch's in Gastown. The combination of sweet pear with mellow creamy brie, savoury thin slices of prosciutto and toasted walnuts came together in a well orchestrated symphony of refined flavours. Since returning to Hong Kong, I've daydreamed about this sandwich on too many occasions, so finally took manners into my own hands (literally!) and created my very own version of the famous Finch's sandwich.
What you'll need (makes 2):
- a baguette (I get mine from Robuchon in Landmark)
- 100g prosciutto
- 1 bosch pear
- a wedge of brie
- a handful of walnuts
- creme of balsamic vinegar
First, toast the walnuts for a couple of minutes on low heat. Be sure to watch the pan as walnuts can burn easily.
Slice the pear and brie.
Cut the baguette lengthwise and toast
Get the prosciutto out and start layering.
Drizzle with some thick, syrupy balsamic creme and enjoy!
Bon Appetit!
If you have leftovers, you can always make a delicious antipasto plate the next day.


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Why Music is Important
Homeschooling is a big task: science, math, social studies, reading, fine motor skills….the list of basic skills goes on and on. But it is important for parent/teachers to remember that fine arts education is just as important as the common core curriculum. Not only is music education important in and of itself but it helps students with every other subject as well as in life. So why is music important?
Music education can take many forms, especially within the freedom of a homeschool setting. It can be as simple as exposing children to various styles of music and allowing them to react. Play some Frank Sinatra one afternoon, Mozart the next, and Beyonce the following and watch how children move their bodies, sing along, or ask you to turn it off. Parents might be surprised at how much children enjoy moving to the different rhythms and tempos within a classical piece of music or how quickly they pick up the lyrics of a big band tune. Give children the freedom to explore a wide range of music and choose their favorites; not only are you building their confidence but giving them a soundtrack for life that can help them deal with emotions in the future.
For parent/teachers wanting to impart a more substantial music education, teaching students to read music is the next step. Learning to read music is not only valuable in playing music but helps with math concepts, learning languages, and social studies as students learn about the culture behind different styles of music. Meter, measures, tempo, and rhythm are integral to reading music but also help students with both basic math functions and advanced math. The ability to read music also opens up musical opportunities that are not available to students who cannot sight read: music readers can learn new songs quickly and try new instruments with ease.
The introduction of instruments into a child's musical education is both exciting and scary, especially for a parent's ears. Reading music is all for naught if a student can't channel that the written score into musical expression. The best instruments to start an instrumental music education are piano, recorder, and drums; most children will enjoy simply playing around with making soundbut can easily transition into following written music. Ask children to play a drum along with the beat of a favorite song, learn to read and play a simple song such as Mary Had A Little Lamb on the piano or recorder, and watch a child's confidence and excitement soar.
Even parents who do not play an instrument or read music can learn along with their children using beginning piano lesson books, YouTube videos, or a subscription to a lesson tutorial on the web. Parent/teachers who do not feel comfortable teaching even rudimentary music lessons can join homeschool cooperatives that offer music classes, enroll children in public school music programs, or hire private teachers or tutors. A solid musical education foundation opens up students to avenues of expression, emotional connections, and learning opportunities that cannot be matched by common core education.
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A durable power of attorney for health care, also known as a health care proxy or a patient advocate designation, is a document in which you appoint another person to make medical treatment and related personal care decisions for you.
A durable power of attorney for health care is legally binding in Michigan. To make this designation, you must be at least 18 years old, and you must understand you are giving another person power to make certain decisions for you if you become unable to make them. That person is called your patient advocate.
Your patient advocate can make decisions for you only when you become unable to participate in medical treatment decisions yourself. For example, you might have a temporary loss of ability to make or communicate if, for example, you had a stroke or were knocked unconscious in a car accident. Or you might suffer permanent loss through a degenerative condition, such as dementia.
The doctor responsible for your care and one other doctor or psychologist who examines you will make a determination whether you are able to make medical decisions. After examining you, a doctor and a mental health professional (physician, psychologist, registered nurse, or masters-level social worker) must each make the determination about mental health treatment. You may in the document choose the doctor and mental health professional you wish to make this determination.
What Your Patient Advocate Can Do
You can give a patient advocate power to make personal care decisions you normally make for yourself. For example, you can give your patient advocate power to consent to or refuse medical treatment for you; arrange for mental health treatment, home health care, or adult day care; or admit you to a hospital, nursing home, or home for the aged. You can also authorize your patient advocate to make a gift of your organs or body, to be effective upon your death. You can also give your patient advocate power to make decisions about mental health care and the authority to donate specific organs or your entire body upon your death.
You can give a patient advocate the right to withhold or withdraw treatment that would allow you to die, but you must express in a clear and convincing way that the patient advocate is authorized to make such decisions, and you must acknowledge these decisions could or would allow your death.
You can also express your wishes concerning other types of care you want during terminal illness. You could also express a desire not to be placed in a nursing home and a desire to die at home. Your patient advocate has a duty to try to follow your wishes.
Your patient advocate does not have general power to handle all your property and finances. If you wish another person to handle all your property and financial affairs if you become incapacitated, you could seek a lawyer's help to draft a durable power of attorney for finances or a living trust.
Excerpted from a State Bar of Michigan pamphlet, Advance Directives: Planning for Medical Care in the Event of Loss of Decision-Making Ability


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2011 NBA Free Agency: Marc Gasol and the Top 15 Restricted Free AgentsMarch 23, 2011
2011 NBA Free Agency: Marc Gasol and the Top 15 Restricted Free Agents
This year's restricted free agent class includes several players, like Marc Gasol, who have experienced breakout seasons.
Restricted free agency is when a restricted free agent signs an offer sheet from another team and the parent team has seven days to match the offer to keep the player.
This offseason, some teams will offer lucrative multi-year deals to lock up some of these restricted free agents, so it will be interesting to see how the parent clubs respond.
Here are 15 restricted free agents who will garner much attention this offseason.
15. Dante Cunningham, Charlotte Bobcats
Dante Cunningham can be a vital asset off the bench for a team looking to make a run.
Though the Villanova product has averaged just 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, he's only 23-years-old and is on the verge of coming into his own.
His last eight games have been an indicator that there are signs of good things to come for Cunningham.
During that stretch, he's averaged 7.3 points per game in 19.1 minutes.
Cunningham appears ready to take the next step in his career.
14. Yi Jianlian, Washington Wizards
Yi Jianlian broke in with a bang for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007, averaging 8.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Last year for the New Jersey Nets, Yi averaged a career-high 12.0 points per game starting at power forward.
However, the seven-footer has had injury troubles each year of his career.
This season, Yi has been relegated to a bench role for the lowly Washington Wizards.
A team willing to take a gamble may find lightning in a bottle with Yi.
13. Reggie Williams, Golden State Warriors
Reggie Williams has quietly had a decent season for the Golden State Warriors, playing in the shadows of Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry.
He's averaged 9.4 points per game off the bench and has filled in as a starter when needed.
Williams shoots the three-ball well and can serve as an offensive spark off the bench.
He is the perfect role player who will give a team good minutes in whatever way he can.
12. Aaron Afflalo, Denver Nuggets
Aaron Afflalo is enjoying a career year for the Denver Nuggets.
He has started 67 games and averaged 12.6 points per game while shooting lights out from three-point land.
Though he's been out with a hamstring injury, Afflalo expects to return for the playoffs where the red-hot Nuggets will try to make some noise—even without Carmelo Anthony.
Afflalo has been a consistent force for Denver, so the Nuggets would be wise to lock him up.
11. DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers
While Blake Griffin can single-handedly fill up a highlight reel with his monster dunks, DeAndre Jordan isn't too far behind.
Jordan is a powerful finisher around the glass who has played well all year for the Los Angeles Clippers.
He has averaged 7.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
Griffin and Jordan can serve as a formidable tandem to a Clipper team that is on the upswing.
Jordan is likely to be a hot commodity among teams looking for an offensive and defensive presence.
10. Rodney Stuckey, Detroit Pistons
Rodney Stuckey may not be one of the elite point guards in the game, but he could be a valuable asset to a team looking for depth.
Stuckey is averaging 14.9 points per game this year in mostly a starting role for the Detroit Pistons.
If the Pistons are content with Stuckey at the point guard's spot, they will likely sign him to a deal.
Other teams may be more interested in Stuckey as a role player, where he could provide instant offense off the bench.
9. Spencer Hawes, Philadelphia 76ers
Spencer Hawes has the potential to be a dominant force in the paint.
However, his stats have suffered slightly this season due to his nagging ankle injury.
He seems to be healthy and will gear up for a playoff run with the Philadelphia 76ers.
He's averaged 6.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Hawes has developed a decent mid-range jumper as he attempts to become a complete player.
He's another guy who can start or come off the bench, which should have teams lining up for his services.
8. Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat
Mario Chalmers was expected to be the X-factor for the Miami Heat this season.
The Heat brought in the stars and put the responsibility on Chalmers to run the point.
Chalmers, however, has only started 28 games and has averaged 6.6 points per game.
He will miss the next two weeks with a knee injury, which will allow Mike Bibby to get the bulk of the minutes at point guard.
Chalmers started all 82 games and averaged 10 points per game in 2008-2009. A team wanting to sign him will hope he can return to that form.
7. Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers
Greg Oden has only played in 82 games since being drafted in 2007.
He has been severely bitten by the injury bug and claims that he is still a long way away from returning to the court.
In 21 games last season, Oden played to his potential, averaging 11.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
With the emergence of LaMarcus Aldridge this season, it will be interesting to see what the Portland Trail Blazers do with Oden.
A healthy Oden and Aldridge could be dominant in the paint, but will Portland's patience run out with their former first overall pick?
6. Marcus Thornton, Sacramento Kings
After providing solid bench minutes for the New Orleans Hornets for the first 46 games of the season, Marcus Thornton was dealt to the Sacramento Kings for Carl Landry.
Upon his arrival in Sacramento, Thornton has found himself averaging 21.4 points through 14 games.
He has also shot 42.5 percent from the beyond the arch while with the Kings.
Thornton is proving that he can be a serviceable starter in this league, and he may get the chance to start for a contender next season.
5. Marco Belinelli, New Orleans Hornets
Marco Belinelli has been a great find for the New Orleans Hornets this season.
He has started 58 games and averaged 10.3 points per game.
More importantly, he has hit clutch shot after clutch shot down the stretch in games, which the Hornets hope he continues in the playoffs.
He goes through stretches of being deadly from three-point range, shooting 41 percent from behind the arch.
With uncertainty surrounding the future of Chris Paul and David West, the Hornets may look to Belinelli as part of their future.
4. Wilson Chandler, Denver Nuggets
Wilson Chandler will likely draw plenty of attention this offseason.
Though the power forward will always be remembered as part of the famous Carmelo Anthony trade, Chandler has quietly put together a solid NBA career.
He has averaged close to 15 points per game each of the last three seasons, including 16.4 per game in 51 contests for the New York Knicks this year.
He has been a major part of the Denver Nuggets' recent success.
Kenyon Martin is an unrestricted free agent, so the Nuggets will likely need to make a decision between the two.
Chandler is only 23, so he seems to be the logical choice.
3. Aaron Brooks, Phoenix Suns
Coming off a monster year in 2009-2010, averaging 19.6 points while starting all 82 games, Aaron Brooks was poised for another huge season.
However, injuries limited him to just 34 games for the Houston Rockets and even led to his trade to the Phoenix Suns for Goran Dragic.
Brooks has been providing solid bench minutes for the Suns, averaging 8.4 points in 16.8 minutes.
Depending on what the Suns intend to do with Steve Nash, Brooks may or may not factor into their future.
If not, multiple teams will be prepared to offer Brooks a starting gig.
2. Jeff Green, Boston Celtics
Jeff Green was the ultimate compliment to Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook for the Oklahoma City Thunder before being dealt with Nenad Krstic to the Boston Celtics for Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson.
Green is an exciting player who can light up the scoreboard from the outside.
After starting 208-of-209 career games for the Thunder, Green has been coming off the bench for the mighty Celtics.
He will be an integral part for Boston's playoff run, but there will likely be a team willing to offer him time as a starter this offseason.
Whether or not that team will be the Celtics remains to be seen.
1. Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
Pau who?
Marc Gasol has established himself as an up-and-coming big man in the NBA.
He has put together three consecutive solid seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and can further make a name for himself with a strong showing in the playoffs.
The 7'1" center got off to a roaring start this season, but he has cooled down somewhat as the season has progressed.
Gasol has averaged 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
If Memphis is unable to match another team's offer, Gasol will likely be heading for a new home.


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1129 Golden Springs Drive UNIT A, Diamond Bar CA, 91765 (Residential)
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3 beds , 3 Full baths
1,262 sqft
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Last Updated: 11/19/2017 2:07 PM
Description for 1129 Golden Springs Drive UNIT A Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Very Clean Gate Community .EZ to access to 57, 60 Fwy.Entire house is tile and hardwood flooring.Now tenant occupied until July 2017.Not showing. SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
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Sold Date:12/30/2016
Los Angeles
3 Full
1,262 (approx)
Very Clean Gate Community .EZ to access to 57, 60 Fwy.Entire house is tile and hardwood flooring.Now tenant occupied until July 2017.Not showing. SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
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Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Dining Room, Master Bedroom
Granite Counter Top, Open Floor Plan
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2 Garage Spaces, 2 Parking Spaces
Community Pool
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Cross Streets: GOLDEN SPRINGS DR + TEMPLE AVE
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Diamond Bar is located in California. Diamond Bar, California 91765 has a population of 56,897.
The median household income in Diamond Bar, California 91765 is $90,901. The median household income for the surrounding county is $55,870 compared to the national median of $53,482. The median age of people living in Diamond Bar 91765 is 41.1 years.
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Intro to Hip-Hop Production Software
Before the late 90's, using computers to create hip-hop was virtually unheard of. This didn't gain steam until the mid 2000's and even then, it was mostly Avid's Pro-Tools were mainly used in recording studios. To make a beat using software, you'll need a digital audio workstation (DAW) and plugins for virtual instruments or effects (VST, VSTi, DX, DXi, MAS, RTAS, AU, etc). Read more about plugins here.
So.. what is a DAW? A digital audio workstation (DAW) is used to edit, record and produce audio files. Modern software DAWs are a complete music making solution, allowing you to make a complete song (including vocals) from multiple recordings and track in the program. DAWs differ from each other as features may vary between them, and some are more specifically tailored to be stronger in different aspects in production. For example, two popular beat making programs are Image-Line's FL Studio (formerly, but still popularly known as Fruity Loops) and Avid's Pro-Tools. FL Studio's interface places emphasis on making beats and rhythms, while Pro-Tools, is a multi-track editor and sequencer. Both software programs are capable of playing instruments and sequencing to produce high quality beats.
Plugins can be best described as add-ons for your DAW. There are a few different formats of them. Some work only on PCs, some with Macs only, and some work on both. An explanation of them is below, courtesy of http://tweakheadz.com/software-plugins .
Popular beat-making software include:
FL Studio 11
FL Studio is perhaps the most popular beat-making software in use today. It first gained popularity in the late 1990s and saw amazing increase in users throughout the 200os. Up until the arrival of Maschine, FL studio had no competition due to it being unmatched in ease of use and flexibility. It has evolved to become an all-in-one production powerhouse allowing you multiple ways to edit, manipulate, lay down, and arrange your sounds into a full song. It accepts VST, VSTi, and DX plugins, allowing you to make use of thousands of addon instruments, EQs, and effects, and the software features an intuitive mixing system allowing for you to get your sound just right. Trap music specialist Lex Luger and Boom-Bap expert 9th Wonder both used Fruity Loops to make beats for many artists such as Rick Ross and Jay-Z respectively.
Native Instruments Maschine/ Maschine Studio
Maschine is a hybrid hardware/software beat-production workstation meant for use with the bundled drum pad controller of the same name. The software element can run as a stand‑alone application or as an AU/VST/RTAS plug‑in in a different DAW. It allows built‑in drum sequencing, sampling and loop slicing. Since it's release in 2009, it has gained acclaim as a top flight production package and many notable producer/beatmakers from various genres that previously used hardware have converted to using it due to it's easy workflow, it's many features previously only found on hardware drum machines, the level of control you get over virtually everything in your beat, and the quality of sound. Not to mention that Maschine has the built-in ability to emulate classic drum machines like the Emu-1200 and Akai MPC 60. It has an extremely large and dedicated user community and runs neck and neck with FL Studio in popularity.
Propellerhead Reason
Reason is a robust, powerful piece of software that is very unique in its look, which is that of a studio equipment rack full of devices. It may not be the most intuitive of programs, but once you've gotten used to the workflow and the "reason" way of doing things, there's almost nothing you can't do. Since reason doesn't allow for 3rd party plugin formats like VST and RTAS like almost every other software solution does, it makes up for this with powerful, high quality sound addons called refills and effect addons called "rack extensions". Propellerhead encourages Reason users to create their own addons and as a result, thousands of plugins for Reason are available made by 3rd party companies and even home users.
Akai MPC Studio and MPC Renaissance
Akai once ruled the world of hip-hop production equipment. They created the legendary series of MPC hardware drum machines and samplers that are legendary in the annals of rap music. However they were very slow to dabble in the world of computer production solutions. After the arrivial of Maschine saw MPC users ditching their hardware for that software, Akai decided to to strike back, first releasing the feature MPC Renaissance and a direct competitor to Maschine called the MPC Studio in 2012. Like the Maschine, this is a hardware/software hybrid package with a drum pad controller, and the software element can run as a stand‑alone application or as an AU/VST/RTAS plug‑in in a different DAW. The Renaissance features a slew of knobs and sliders to control the daw and hardware is somewhat of a soundcard in itself features multiple inputs and outputs for connection to other audio devices for sampling or throughput. The MPC lacks these connections, but they both share the same software, so everything else that the REN can do, the Studio can also pull off. The Ren and the Studio haven't caught on with users as expected as the concept is close to the Maschine's and users have said that the software can get glitchy at times. Akai has stated they're working on strengthening the software.


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A real-time review, Part-Two...
It's a strange thing when you have a classic horror novel, adapted into two separate films: one of these films is an entirely faithful adaption, while the other is more loose with its script, using the more prominent elements as jumping off points. So what is a viewer to think when the faithful adaption is kind of a mess, while the movie that only embraced some of the novel's story is a masterpiece? This happened recently with Kimberly Pierce's adaptation/remake of Stephen King's Carrie. Was it atrocious? Not really. But was it better than Brian De Palma's original film version of Carrie? Not by a long shot.
And now we have at last finished NBC's miniseries adaption of Ira Levin's novel, Rosemary's Baby, about a woman who's uterus was co-opted by Satan and some witches, which was also a film directed by Roman Polanski in 1968 (duh). In this case, Polanski's film was a direct adaption of the book, while NBC took bits and pieces of Levin's novel, moved it to Paris, changed major character traits, made it modern, and stretched it out to four. Long. Hours. So what is the result of this mini-series adaption of Rosemary?
Hey NBC! I want my four hours back.
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, about this miniseries made sense. Let's start with the fact that it's set in 2014. While I can almost believe that a 1968 Rosemary would not realize her horrific pregnancy symptoms were out of the ordinary, this is two thousand frigging fourteen: the age of this magical thing called the INTERNET! A woman would have to be dumb as a box of rocks to not realize constant cold sweats, excruciating pain, weight loss, and a taste for raw organs is not normal. And Zoe Saldana's Rosemary is an educated ballerina. i.e. NOT a box of rocks. There is no justification for her making it so far into her pregnancy without completely freaking out, telling her husband and her new witchy friends to piss off, and getting on a plane back to America.
Second, moving the story to Paris, making the Castevets young-ish in appearance, and changing Guy Woodhouse's profession to "writer/professor" was unnecessary fluff. To begin with, I 100% believe that an actor would sell his wife's uterus to satan for a non-speaking role in an off-off-Broadway production of RENT. I do NOT believe that a professor at the Sorbonne would do the same thing. Nor do I believe that, just through the influence of some witches, could a crappy writer suddenly become a best-selling novelist. Once again, the logic train just totally bypassed this version of [Rosemary's Baby](series:1065846).
Further, stretching the story out to four effing hours just makes it that much more frustrating. It makes Guy look like that much more of a horrible husband. It makes Rosemary look like that much more of a sap. Every element that made Polanski's movie and Levin's book so eerie and unsettling is milked to hell (pun semi-intended) and ruins a wonderfully good thing. Simply put, as is the case of most horror stories, less is most certainly more.
Is the acting horrible? No. But to begin with, Zoe Saldana deserves so, SO much better than this. She deserves a Rosemary's Baby that is at least updated into a modern era where Rosemary is proactive and clever. She deserves a Rosemary that isn't too stupid to IMMEDIATELY Google search, "Satan - am I pregnant with his spawn?" And Patrick J. Adams (of USA's Suits) deserves a Guy Woodhouse that wouldn't rent his wife's womb out to Beelzebub for a hit book when any asshat with WiFi and a rhyming dictionary can self-publish on Amazon.
So what does the 2014 Rosemary's Baby bring to the table that the 1968 version didn't? Gore. A surprisingly large amount of gore given this is a network miniseries (though less surprising since it's the network that brought horror fans Hannibal... thanks for that at least). And you know what? It actually adds nothing. It's unnecessary, uninteresting, and takes what was once spooky and makes it an everyday R-rated slasher. When I watch Polanski's film, it's because I want understated, expertly paced, slow-burn tension. If I want gore, I'll watch a Jason movie.
I went into NBC's Rosemary's Baby with basement-level expectations, and it met those expectations in spades. This unnecessary mini-series was proof that even a talented cast can't save a half-hearted adaption turned into a crap script. But I suppose there is one thing for which we can all be grateful...
At least it wasn't Son of Rosemary.
Don't get any effing ideas, NBC.
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August 7, 2007
Jesus . . . gave His disciples a challenging mission to renew the face of the earth by spreading the message of His salvation to all humankind. He wished His Church to be dynamic, not static, and to transform humanity from within by being the salt of the earth, the light of the world and leaven in the dough, in order to prepare the advent of a new creation, "a new heaven and a new earth" (Rev 21:1).
Those bracing words were delivered on July 21 at the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops. They were not, however, delivered by an Anglican, but by the Roman Catholic representative to Lambeth, Cardinal Ivan Dias. Born in India, Dias served as Archbishop of Bombay until appointed Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples in 2006.
In addressing the bishops on the topic, "Mission, Social Justice, and Evangelisation," Cardinal Dias drew the connection between the three. Referring to Jesus' announcement of his mission in Luke 4:18-19, Dias noted, "We can see here a reference to the close relationship between the mission to preach the Good News and the necessity to be alert to the needs of our brethren relating to social and justice issues."
While he did not say that an exclusive emphasis on social and justice issues was a error, the Cardinal made it clear that "to preach the Gospel is not an option, but a command."
The urgency to preach the Good News is as true today as it was two thousand years ago, even if some scholars have naïvely declared God to be dead, forgetting that they are dealing with a God who found His way out of the grave; and notwithstanding the opinions of some theologians who blush at proclaiming the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the universality of His salvation, mindless of His stern warning that, if anyone denies Him here before men, He will deny him before His Father in heaven (Mt 10:33).
In fact, belief in the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the universality of His salvation has been handed down to us since the beginning of Christianity.
The double reminder of "the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the universality of His salvation" is a necessary corrective to the relativism infecting the Church. Earlier this month, the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life reported, "Seventy percent of Americans with a religious affiliation say that many religions—not just their own—can lead to eternal life." This includes evangelical Protestants and, no doubt, a significant number of Anglican bishops. It is way of thinking that rings the death knell for evangelism. If all religions lead to eternal life, why trouble people with the Gospel?
In the midst of "the vast gamut of non Christian religions and cultures," Dias told the bishops, "many answers being proposed in our post-modern world have become disconnected from authoritative sources of moral reasoning, ignoring the transcendental dimension of life and seeking to make God irrelevant. In the Western world, which is increasingly becoming distanced from its Christian traditions and roots, a context of moral confusion has ensued, and sound Christian ethical and moral principles and values are under threat from various quarters."
The great need of the day is evangelization. This begins with Christian living, "the credible witness of simple Christians who live in the world." Along with that, "The world today needs Christian apologists, not apologisers; it needs persons like John Henry Cardinal Newman, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, Hilaire Belloc, and others, who brilliantly expose the beauty of the Christian faith without blushing or compromise."
Evangelism includes enculturating the Gospel to make its timeless truths comprehensible and inter-religious dialogue that affirms "the values in non Christian traditions which are compatible with Christian thought and behavior . . . leading to an explanation of their fulfillment in the divine person of Our Lord Jesus Christ."
The great threats to evangelization, he noted, are spiritual Alzheimer's and spiritual Parkinson's.
For example, when we live myopically in the fleeting present, oblivious of our past heritage and apostolic traditions, we could well be suffering from spiritual Alzheimer's. And when we behave in a disorderly manner, going whimsically our own way without any co-ordination with the head or the other members of our community, it could be ecclesial Parkinson's.
This is another way of emphasizing the need for clear doctrinal standards and enforceable Church discipline.
Fulfilling Christ's mission "to renew the face of the earth by spreading the message of His salvation to all humankind" requires a clear sense of identity formed by the faith once delivered to the saints and an ability to make orthodoxy and orthopraxy obligatory rather than optional. Cardinal Dias' words at Lambeth are a timely gift to the Anglican bishops and to all who seek to follow Christ in the post-modern West.
Jim Tonkowich is the President of the Institute on Religion & Democracy and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America.
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August 14th, 2006 – by: RainyDayToast
It was some relief that she spoke fantastic English. The hotel staff, although good, did struggle a bit at times. Nok had studied in Australia for 2 years which made it quite easy to understand her. If anyone is interested - I would highly reccommend her services, she is an independant guide, who will show you around the city of Bangkok (or anywhere else you like as long as you pay her travel expenses - which is by far worth it!!).
But anyway... getting back to it ;)
We met Nok and we went and saw the Grand Palace (a must), Wat Po, Wat Arun and then to finish off we went to the shopping mall MBK.
Wat Po (The reclining Buddha) - Awesome. Pictures don't really do much for the temples to be honest. Even though some of them just look fancinating, they look so much more when you're standing right there.
Grand Palace and Wat Pakew Well... what can I say? A definite must. Go early though, this was our first stop and we didn need to wait a bit to get in, but it was worth it for sure. LOTS of Chinese tourists. To be honest and ignorant I never used to be able to tell the difference between other Asian nationalities but I surely can now. Nok told us that the Thai's had to restrict the temples sights in someways as the Chinese tourists are very disrespectful and touch everything.
Wat Arun We then went to Wat Arun which across the river (which is so disgusting with rubbish in it). We had to run through these markets with dried fish (smelt really horrible) and it was rather exciting... I think Nok told us to run through because of the smell, but either way - we were all running through these markets! We hen got to the small ticket office to get on a boat to the other side. I can't remember how much it was, but it was a very very small fare, and we didn't have small change so if you're going, take something small as they can't break notes! This was out first day and that's all we had, so Nok paid and we just paid her back.
MBK HUGE! 7 storeys. Not really what I would call a typical mall, especially anything above the first floor! We did get a little lost at times, but it was nice to have a look around. Most prices seem set, and everything is more or less set out as a huge market.
Verdict for the Day: Seriously, get a guide for your first few days here. I think it's really worth it. Especially for youngins such as ourselves who were uneasy about the overpopulated city and how to get around. We used taxis as they are usually all metered rather than Tuk Tuks who actually we found charge more. On average we paid about 40-50 BHT per ride and the most we paid was about 120 BHT but that was a LONG ride and we were often stuck in traffic, and I would say we were in that taxi for at least 45 mins!
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