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LG has announced that the Optimus 2X -- the world's first (but no longer only) dual-core Android smartphone -- will be hitting Europe in March. Neither carriers nor countries were announced, and no exact date was given. The phone launched in Korea in late January and will be known as the Optimus Speed in Germany. No U.S. availability has been announced.
The Optimus 2X currently runs Android 2.2 Froyo but is upgradeable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, LG says. You can check out our hands-on with the LG Optimus 2X here. Full presser is after the break.
LG Optimus 2X to Launch in Key European Markets This Month
SEOUL, Mar. 1, 2010 -- LG Electronics (LG) marks another milestone with the interna-tional launch of the world's first dual-core smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X, in key European markets. The Optimus 2X, which launched in Korea in January, will be rolled-out in Europe this month.
High-Speed, High-Tech Dual-Core Experience
Powered by the NVIDIA Tegra™ 2 mobile dual-core CPU, the LG Optimus 2X offers clear performance improvements in web browsing and gaming over single-core smartphones running at the same clock speed. Users get all the advantages of seamless multitasking between applications and instantaneous touch response, along with vivid graphics and console-like gaming experience.
"The LG Optimus 2X's enhanced speed, advanced graphics and high-end features such as HDMI mirroring are the kind of high-end features that appeal to European consumers," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. "With the Optimus 2X, we're setting the tone for what will be a huge year for LG's smartphones in Europe and worldwide."
Full HD Entertainment Package
The LG Optimus 2X offers a Full HD multimedia experience with 1080p video recording and playback. Optimized for connectivity and file sharing, the device features HDMI mirroring, which allows content on the phone to be easily viewed on larger TVs or PC monitors with a single cable. And with its gyro sensor, HDMI mirroring lets users play motion-sensitive games on larger screens that rival the quality of today's game consoles.
"The LG Optimus 2X with the Tegra 2 mobile super chip is ushering in a new era of mobile computing," said Michael Rayfield, general manager of NVIDIA's mobile business. "We're proud of partnering with LG, one of the world's leading mobile brands, to create a device that consumers look to as their computer first and phone second."
The first mobile device to feature 7.1 multi-channel virtual surround sound, the LG Optimus 2X provides the closest thing to theater-quality entertainment on a mobile device. Furthermore, file-sharing is made even easier with DLNA connectivity, which lets users transfer stored content to and from compatible digital devices.
Key Features of LG Optimus 2X
- NVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor with 1GHz Dual-core Processor
- 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 Recording and Playback
- HDMI mirroring
- 4-inch WVGA screen
- 8-megapixel rear camera / 1.3-megapixel front camera
- 7.1 multi-channel virtual surround sound
- 8GB memory
- microSD memory expandability (up to 32GB)
- Micro-USB connectivity
- 1,500 mAh battery
- Supports Adobe Flash Player 10.1
The LG Optimus 2X will be released initially with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to 2.3 Gingerbread. The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in the near future.


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Dromore's Diamond Rural Development Group is to hold a Table Quiz next Tuesday (March 31)at 7:30pm in Skeogh Orange Hall.
The event is in support of the official opening of new kitchen facilities
A spokesperson said: "These new facilities are a major part of being able to offer usable amenities for the local community.
"It is hoped that the new kitchen area will be officially opened on the evening by representatives of Banbridge District Council.
"The group is indebted to Banbridge District Council for its financial assistance by way of the Legacy Grant Programme for this project and hopes that these improvements will encourage the community to meet in more comfortable surroundings."
A light supper will be served. Entry costs £5 per person.

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Ron and his crew did a great job painting the house. They clearly pride themselves is doing quality work.
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We have used Ron at least 5 times since our purchase 12 years ago. Starting with an exterior finish and paint job in 2007 which by the way still looks great. this spring Ron completed painting most of our interior which made a huge improvement in appearance. my only complaint is that Ron does not work in Penna, our summer residence! Can't say enough.
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Ron and his crew provided exterior painting on my home, as well as my lanai walls, ceiling and patio floor. They did a fantastic job and I could not be more pleased! I have been familiar with Ron's Painting for so many years and they consistently provide high quality work at a reasonable price. They are the most professional, customer service oriented contractor I have ever hired and I would not consider calling any other house painting team!
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Ron and his team are extremely professional and amazing at what they do. I moved into a new home and was not sure the colors I wanted in each room. Ron was extremely patient with me and even helped me select the colors ! I highly recommend Ron and his team !
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Perfect! Nice people to work with. All paint was cut in perfect with no mess in the wrong places. Ron helped with paint colors and kept me abreast of what would be done and when. They kept a perfect schedule. It was painless like he said. I will use them again. Highest quality!
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Ron was professional and trustworthy. His crew were hardworking,pleasant and well mannered. We actually lived in our condo as it was being painted (2 weeks). It was logically planned and we were able to fend very well. His price was on the expensive side, but definitely worth the quality work that he and his team provided. I would highly recommend him!
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It's been a true pleasure doing business with you. From the beginning to the end you and your team took great care in making sure every painting task I gave was completed to my complete satisfaction.
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Ron and his crew did an outstanding job. The painting inside was complicated by the fact we had just moved into the house and had boxes both packed and unpacked everywhere. The crew was very helpful and Ron allowed us time each evening and weekend to move things around before the y returned. Also the inside painting was scheduled so we had use of the important rooms like bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and family room maximum time. VERY satisfied.
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Dear Ron,The words can not begin to describe the work your crew and you have done to our place at Reflection Lakes. Every five-star and other comments that people have written about your company is absolutely correct. You are a master at your profession, I've never met a businessman that was absolutely a hundred percent for the client, NEVER!!!!.If anybody had any doubt about your workmanship they are missing the opportunity to get the perfect job done on their home or business, without any reservation . Ron , thank you again for what you have done to our beautiful home because of you, we will have years of enjoyment looking at the perfect painting job.
This year 2016, we also discovered a leak in the ceiling which I promptly showed you as we were discussing the outside painting job. You said no problem we will get it done and knowing it is a difficult job which the ceiling has the orange skin look to it, You could never tell that the ceiling was done after the work was completed . It looks like the original ceiling , incredible work you do with your team...... Anyone thinking of getting your house painted inside or outside, you will not be disappointed. All I can say is Ron is a perfectionist, he is the very best in the Fort Myers area. Peroid!!!!You are truly a master at work! RON!!!Thanks,, again!Best Regards,John C.
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We contracted with Ron and his crew of Armando, and Wesley, to paint every surface of our home both inside and out. They did extraordinary work and we are thrilled with the result.
We purchased the property in March of last year and it had not received any maintenance since it was built in 2003. As part of the renovations to our home, we removed all the fans and chandeliers from the ceilings leaving a number of six inch holes. Well, they say you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, but that is what Ron and his crew accomplished. The transformation is astonishing! The holes disappeared, and wherever they made repairs they were able to match the paint texture on all the surfaces.
Ron's team was with us for thirteen days. They were professional, considerate, and exacting. The attention to detail was impressive. They cleaned the work space every day before they left. When the work was finished we were surprised to see Ron washing the floor with water and vinegar on his hands and knees so that he would not miss any paint spots even though they used drop cloths on everything.
We would never consider any other firm for our painting needs and strongly recommend Ron's for any painting project.
Ron, thank you and your crew for our "new" home!
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Chess Workshop
July 22, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00pm on Sunday, repeating until July 29, 2018
Four Sundays, July 8-29, 3-4PM
With James Caban
The strategies of chess can be applied to many life situations…and it's fun! Learn the basics or improve your tactics.
James Caban has been teaching chess to both children and adults since 2009. He is a certified chess trainer (with the Puerto Rico Chess Federation, an affiliate of the World Chess Federation.)
This workshop is for all ages and levels; come for one class or all four. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
$10 per session; $35 for all four. Family discount available.
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Today's cocktail is an "ultimate" and timeless classic which I surely love!
Just like I couldn't have left behind a martini, similarly I couldn't have finished this challenge without writing about a margarita. It's just that I use the bigger and the better version - always!
Ultimate Margarita.
I have shared links to all the posts of this year's A to Z Challenge here.


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Disney•Pixar Monsters University
Enrolls Top Talent
My family is so excited to see Monsters University and learn where it all began! I gave you all the details about the Full Voice Cast last week and today I want to share Sorority and Fraternity images and descriptions of our new Monster friends! I'll let you figure out which one Sorority is my favorite!
CLAIRE WHEELER, GREEK COUNCIL PRESIDENT (voice of Aubrey Plaza)
Claire Wheeler is the Greek Council president at Monsters University, and this year she is one of the chosen emcees for the school's annual Scare Games. Don't be fooled by Claire's brooding exterior and monotone drawl—banal in appearance, on the inside she is a galvanizing force of school spirit who diligently warns the Scare Game participants of the dangers they will face.
BROCK PEARSON, GREEK COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT (voice of Tyler Labine)
This preppy-looking fraternity monster has been chosen to assist the Greek Council president in emceeing the school's annual Scare Games. Jock-like and what some might refer to as a "meathead," Brock is a loud, enthusiastic emcee who relishes the danger of the Scare Games' challenges.
The athletic sisters of Slugma Slugma Kappa (EEK) spend most of their days working out and running drills to perfect their Scaring skills. Their initiation is a triathlon, and training together 24/7 has strengthened the bonds of sisterhood so much so that these strong, self-assured girls are ready to out-work and out-scare any monster they encounter together.
The Eta Hiss Hiss (HSS) sorority has been around since the beginning of Monsters University and the members are as mysterious as they are terrifying. The HSS sisters might be pale, mysterious and sullen, but these intimidating Goth girls are fierce competitors and tough as nails. Fittingly, their most distinguished alumna is one of the most powerful, Scary monsters on campus who every new Scare student strives to impress—Dean Hardscrabble.
Big on brawn but short on brainpower, the Jaws Theta Chi (JOX) fraternity brothers are rarely seen without their flashy letterman jackets. The JOX are brutal competitors who never hesitate to do whatever it takes to beat their opponent, even if it's breaking the rules. Despite practically living at the gym or on the field, these sports-loving monsters often prove that bigger doesn't always mean better when it comes to Scaring.
A collection of wholesome, good-natured misfits, the adorable brothers of Oozma Kappa (OK) have bonded over their inability to make it through the Scaring Program. With only four bodies in the house, they don't even have enough members to compete in the Scare Games. What they lack in Scariness and self-confidence, they make up for in heart.
Pretty in pink, the sisters of Python Nu Kappa (PNK) are not to be underestimated. Led by their fearless queen bee Carrie, these ladies are smart, cold-hearted and merciless. Covered in pink from head to toe, the PNKs sweet exterior quickly turns terrifying when the Scare Games begin.
The Roar Omega Roar (RΩR) fraternity is made up of the best of the best. They're the smartest, most skilled, Scariest monsters at Monsters University, and come from families with a long, proud history of Scaring. While the RΩRs may be preppy in dress, they are ferocious in action and downright ruthless, if necessary. Self-declared as the most elite house on campus, the RΩRs are lead by Johnny Worthington who presides over the house like an all-powerful monarch. Eager to continue their Scare Games winning streak, the RΩRs will do whatever it takes to stay on top.
MIKE WAZOWSKI (voice of Billy Crystal)
Mike Wazowski's lifelong dream is to become a Scarer at Monsters, Inc. – and he's sure he knows just how to do it. Ever since he was a young monster, Mike's had his eye on Monsters University, home of the world's top Scare Program. Now a freshman and hopeful Scare student, he's well versed in the rich history, theory and technique required to reach his goal, and the little green one-eyed monster has more confidence, enthusiasm, determination and heart than all of his classmates combined. But unexpected roadblocks derail Mike's plans and he's forced to team up with a group of misfit monsters and an unlikely ally to give it the old college try and pull off the biggest coup in the University's history.
JAMES P. SULLIVAN—"SULLEY" (voice of John Goodman)
When it comes to Scaring, Sulley's a natural—his abundant size, fierce roar and family legacy of a long line of high-achieving Scarers make him a shoo-in for the esteemed Scare Program at Monsters University. But from the moment the overly confident monster steps his big furry feet on campus, it's clear he'd rather crack jokes than books—and he learns the hard way that his unfettered talent and family ties can only get him so far. With his ego bruised and future in jeopardy, a stubborn Sulley must put his pride aside, team up with an odd bunch of misfit monsters and actually work if he wants to live up to his true Scaring potential.
RANDY BOGGS (voice of Steve Buscemi)
Monsters University freshman Randy Boggs has big aspirations for college life. The peculiar lizard-like monster with his host of gangly arms and legs plans to major in Scaring and lead an active social life filled with fun, friends and fraternity parties. If only he could get his embarrassing disappearing habit under control, he'd be good to go, because how is he ever going to be a great Scarer if nobody can see him?
DON CARLTON (voice of Joel Murray)
Faced with the realities of the economic downturn, Midwestern sales monster Don Carlton finds himself going back to school to learn new skills and pursue a dream career in Scaring. One of Monsters University's "mature" students and a founding member of the Oozma Kappa fraternity, Don brings his honest hardworking spirit to their endeavors, ensuring that his fellow brothers keep their various heads on straight and their array of eyes on the task at hands.
SCOTT "SQUISHY" SQUIBBLES (voice of Pete Sohn)
Scott Squibbles gives new meaning to the term "undeclared." A sophomore whose dream of becoming a Scarer was squashed in his first year at Monsters University, "Squishy" is a bit of a wide-eyed wanderer—small, sweet, naïve and quiet—who, not surprisingly, still lives with his doting mother. But with a little help from his Oozma Kappa brothers, Squishy begins to realize he's more than just that shy monster in the corner.
ART (voice of Charlie Day)
The ultimate free spirit, Art is a mysterious monster with a questionable background. By far the strangest member of the Oozma Kappas, Art bowls over the competition—sometimes literally—with his unique dexterity and wild-card ways. Nothing is scarier than the unpredictable, especially when it comes to this furry ball of bad.
TERRI & TERRY PERRY (voices of Dave Foley & Sean Hayes)
When it comes to Terri and Terry, it's hard not to ask, "Are two heads really better than one?" These bickering brothers have little in common: Terri with an "i" is a real romantic who's quick to spot the silver lining in any situation, while older brother Terry with a "y" sports a more cynical outlook on life. If they can stop squabbling long enough to work with their Oozma Kappa brothers—they might be able to put their heads together—literally—and find their place in Monsters University's Scare Program once and for all.
DEAN HARDSCRABBLE (voice of Helen Mirren)
To Dean Hardscrabble, there are scary monsters and there are all other monsters. It's no surprise she feels this way—she is, after all, a legendary Scarer and Dean of the School of Scaring at Monsters University. Aspiring Scare students must be up for the challenge to impress her, though she is convinced that her assessment of who is truly scary and who is not is never wrong.
PROFESSOR KNIGHT (voice of Alfred Molina)
Professor Knight teaches Scaring 101, the introductory course to Scaring at Monsters University. With hundreds of new Scare students each year, Professor Knight must weed out the weak from the talented and identify who shows the most potential to be real Scarers. Only a few have what it takes to pass the formidable final exam and move on to the elite Scaring Program.
I also thought I'd share a series of video clips with you all just in case you haven't seen them yet. Enjoy!
"Like" MONSTERS UNIVERSITY on Facebook: http://facebook.com/PixarMonstersUniversity
"Follow" Disney/Pixar on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyPixar
Visit the website: http://www.Disney.com/MonstersU
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY releases in theaters on June 21st!


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Part of the New York Musical Festival: A satire of the soccer mom world based on the award-winning play 'All About the Kids' by Caytha Jentis. More…
In the fiercely competitive world of girls' soccer, how far would you go for your child? At curtain, Coach Nick lies dead at center stage, impaled by a corner flag, while a chorus of soccer players sings in his honor. Kathy, a soccer mom, steps forward to tell us the story of how all this began… An official selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival Next Link Project.
"'Play Like a Winner' is the kind of musical comedy that sucks you in whether it's your cup of tea or not...With book and lyrics by Erik Johnke and music by David Wolfson, this is a well-polished, occasionally foul-mouthed caricature of suburban soccer-mom life, aimed squarely at that demographic...The fine cast is led by Jessica Tyler Wright...Toward the end it's a little like playing 'Clue,' where you know the victim and the murder weapon and you're waiting to find out whodunit." Full Review
"The cast is blessed with powerful voices and sound terrific on David Wolfson's score. They also managed to create moments of hilarity from the script and lyrics by Erik Johnke…What's lacking is strong comedic choices and a devilish sense of humor. The show needs to blindside you with a unique twist. Right now, it's a little crude and not that amusing. The songs, though tuneful, don't stand out. In the end, the game has been played, but it's more like a tied score." Full Review
"The subject lends itself well to dark satire...But Erik Johnke (book and lyrics) and David Wolfson (music) have not yet struck the comic tone that, like good satire does, unearths buried truths beneath the surface of the material. As of now, 'Play Like a Winner' leans on simple melodies and crude shock value that make you uncomfortable without the payoff of satisfying insight. It's a play that might win a few laughs, but that's not enough of a winning strategy." Full Review
"The book and lyrics are not clever enough to produce the undercurrents of a true satire but rather remain on the surface with a loutish book and relying on vulgar lyrics to produce laughs...The music is unobtrusive and produces some pleasant melodies but at times does not support the intent of the song. The cast is remarkable and does what they can to elevate the material...It may provide a bit of raunchy fun but needs to revamp and find its target audience." Full Review
See it if You want to see a hilarious satire of the world of soccer moms, with a razor-sharp script and great songs.
Don't see it if You're bothered by a cast that may not have the greatest voices, or you're a soccer mom who would be offended by such a caricature.
See it if i loved this show. the songs are greatwith. nick dromard was great as coach as were all the leads. was entertained & could c this make it
Don't see it if you cant relate to helicopter parents and iphone tranced kids
See it if you want to see a thoroughly entertaining satire about today's superheated, competitive kids' sports in suburbia. Hilarious, fun, a bit edgy
Don't see it if you don't like satire, cursing (there's a fair amount of it) and sex/gendered stereotyping (some of the "gay" comments were a bit offensive)
See it if want to explore the darkness in a suburban neighborhood. Are a soccer mom who needs to relax. Want a funny cast.
Don't see it if want a stronger second act. Dislike raunchiness and murder.
See it if You like a funny musical that is a bit twisted. Opens with a death. Over involved sport parents exposed.
Don't see it if You are offended by cursing - there is a lot. And some of the gay references should be dialed back.
Also This was entertaining, but needs more work. To reach a larger audience... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy watching fueds between women. Act 2 is especially fun and campy w/ many laugh out loud moments. 2 leading ladies were great.
Don't see it if The setup takes too long & things don't pick up until the end of Act1. Show could easily be condensed to 80-90min & Would be much stronger.
Also Many songs in the first act sounded the same and the subplot with the ... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy solid singing and an edgy story. Fun to watch, but needs some work adding more melodies and a different angle in the story.
Don't see it if you don't like repetative motives. The storytelling is static and lacking action. Needs additional twist, ex. adding kids perspective.
See it if you like dark comedies that are very relevant to today's world.
Don't see it if you don't like dark comedies or stories about soccer moms.
See it if you enjoy great voices singing good songs. PLW is meant to be satirical, but school sports headlines have been crazier. Not enough laughs.
Don't see it if you want tight plotting. Act I is far superior to Act II. Too many unnecessary songs. Too much unnec'y swearing. Altho new, PLW feels dated.
Also I was engaged, but PLW felt off. It wasn't sufficiently enlightening o... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a delightful, "adult" musical done by some very good voices
Don't see it if you want your satires to be satirical. This is much closer to reality. The book and lyrics fail to bring it over the top to absurdity.
See it if you like satire
Don't see it if you want a sophisticated musical
See it if You love campy comedy musicals!
Don't see it if You like serious dramas
See it if you like new musicals, a wonderful cast, an interesting story full of contemporary issues and great direction.
Don't see it if You only like to go to revivals of shows you've seen before!
See it if Funny with excellent acting and singing. Jenna the only adolescent in the play and was very funny as she was only interested in texting.
Don't see it if you do not like cursing or adults trying to get something more for their children.
See it if You enjoy hilarious satire and cultural observations!
Don't see it if You have any issues examining stereotypes
See it if You want entertainment, great voices, SNL type characters, and hilarious songs.
Don't see it if You want a serious musical/play.
See it if You are a parent or ever wondered how for you could go for your child.
Don't see it if you expect life to be serious and have no sense of humour
See it if you like dark comedic musical theater.
Don't see it if you don't appreciate commentary on the suburban housewife/househusband.
See it if You are a parent, or have been parented.
Don't see it if You don't enjoy keen satire!
See it if you want to see the everyday turn into the absurd.
Don't see it if you aren't willing to consider the dark side of parenting in the upper-class suburbs.
See it if You like to laugh. A lot! And you enjoy a dark, silly, playful satire about the suburbs.
Don't see it if You get offended easily.
See it if you like darker satirical comedy, playful and clever lyrics and great music.
Don't see it if you can't relate to or want to explore the darker side of suburban life.


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(Reuters) - World champion Sebastien Ogier, starting a new adventure with the M-Sport Ford team after Volkswagen's departure, was fastest in testing for the season-opening Monte Carlo rally on Wednesday.
The Frenchman set the pace in the new-look Fiesta car on the 3.35km 'shakedown' over mountain roads around the town of Gap in southern France.
Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen was second fastest in a Skoda Fabia and Ogier's Estonian team mate Ott Tanak was third. Finland's Jari-Matti Latvala was fourth ahead of Toyota's return to the championship after a 17-year absence.
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Ogier has won the rally for the past three years for Volkswagen, who pulled out at the end of last season following the company's diesel emissions scandal.
"It's a new season in every sense of the word -- a new era, a new car and a new team," the four times world champion said earlier in the week.
The rally starts in Monaco's Casino Square on Thursday before two short night stages north to Gap.
Friday is the longest day with more stages on Saturday before Sunday's final leg that includes the renowned Col de Turini, where ice and snow can cause problems.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)


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Suddenly everyone began rooting around the tableside baskets for different looking strips of paper like they were going out of style. Judging by the giddy excitement sweeping through the room, the stakes must have been raised. I asked a woman behind me how do we know if we won using this totally different card with two numbers per square. She looked away while saying to no one in particular, "Lord have mercy. Someone help that white child please." An elderly woman named Ms. Dollene, who seemed to be some sort of bingo matriarch, looked up at the yellowed ceiling tiles and told them, "Come to me now Jesus." This bingo joint sure does keep Jesus hopping. I swear I heard his name yelled out every few seconds.
So here we were pregame. I'm looking at them like they're a bunch of morons and they're watching me like I am the village idiot who can't even stamp numbers across a card. I got distracted gawking at this circus of humanity and accidentally got three numbers behind. My blotter got a workout as I furiously played catch up while trying to memorialize each new addition with the green ink. "63." Wait… Did she say 63? 63! I've got a complete row. I jumped up and blurted out, "Bingo!" while shaking my card high in the air. I don't know what came over me for I usually keep my emotions in check. I've been told I am hard to read normally, yet here I am yelling and waiving a piece of paper like those people on the Publishers Clearing House commercials. A ceiling speaker near where everyone at my table was looking for Jesus belted out, "Bingo in the side room."All eyes were glued on me as my card was checked and checked again. My hopes for "fitty dollar" of my own were soon dashed with, "Sweetie, you don't have bingo. I'm sorry. I'll explain the rules of this one when it's finished." Hold up here. Whenever we played this nonsense as kids, all you needed was one row across. So now you're telling me I am wrong after decades of supposedly being in the know?
My tutor stared me down, and I'm thinking to myself, bitch be cool over there. You're three times bigger than me, and I'm unarmed on top of that. I see that mace on your Rolls Royce keychain! Irritated murmurs filled the room while dozens of eyeballs bored holes right through me. Ouch! This one sure was embarrassing. Maybe I'm not so smart after all.
One time I had heard Judge Judy tell an unlucky recipient of her wrath, "On my worst day I am still smarter than you!" before leaning back in her chair with her trademark condescending look. Well, what had happened was I took her words to be my own mantra and actually got to believing them while living in Vietnam. Come on, admit it. You watch Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and the Real Housewives of Atlanta and think you're better, too. But I digress…
With the game's continuation now distracting my tablemates and everyone else in the room really, I slid my remaining quarters off the table and gathered up my ink blotter and losing cards. Ms. Bingo Know It All, Dollene, just muttered, "uh huh" without even looking up at me as I high tailed it right out the side door. And just as everyone around me had been doing the past half hour, I looked up at the dingy ceiling standing between me and the heavens above and asked Jesus to rescue me now from this insanity. I figured if you can't beat them you might as well join them.
Bingo. Wow. I actually played bingo, and I loved it! That was about the most fun a few bucks have bought me in a while, and I didn't know whether to be worried or proud that I actually felt somewhat at home in this odd universe of random people and numbers. I liked all these colorful characters and felt more comfortable dabbling in their world than in this world I try to create for myself back home. Yes, life back home can be so much a charade sometimes as we try to fit into a crowd we know deep down isn't for us.Five greenbacks lighter from my maiden bingo voyage, I hit the open road with about as much gusto as a four cylinder Japanese rice burner allows. And while we're on the subject of driving I have to ask. Why do old farts have so much difficulty exerting enough downward pressure on the gas pedal to propel their cars forward in reasonable proximity to the posted speed limit? Yes, I will ride your sorry Wisconsin plated Toyota's ass if you are going to do 40 in a 55 zone! I gave them a dirty look when I finally was able to legally pass. I just know Herman and Mildred will report back to Wisconsin with horror tales of how some jackass tried to run them off the road while driving like a 55 mile per hour bat out of hell.
With road rage about to full on blossom in my cramped Mazda, Highway 98 carried me eastward deep into the Redneck Riviera towards cities that don't exactly roll off the tongues of the vacation contingency. Nope. No Destin, Watercolor, Navarre Beach, or Seaside with their upscale digs here. I was rolling towards Apalachicola, Wewahitchka and Marabelle in their run down, pawn shop and check cashing joint glory.
All my adult life, I've been jetting off to far corners of the world in hopes of injecting some culture into my otherwise ordinary life. I'll be the first to admit that living abroad for several years only caused me to think that my own fellow citizens back home were a bit provincial and less worldly than our counterparts in Europe and Australia. Luckily my first stop in frozen Barrow started thawing this line of thinking. Even this voyage into the Florida panhandle was already scaring me into realizing I just may have more in common with the Dukes of Hazzard crowd than my own midtown Atlanta neighbors.OK, back up here. There's no way I possibly could be a redneck, right? I shuddered at the thought that I could even possibly harbor these tendancies deep down inside. I began looking for some culture fast and a sign for the Gorrie Museum in downtown Apalachicola was bound to be that surefire way to knock off some of bingo's dumbing down of my brain. How can anyone turn down a small brick home showcasing the advent of the icemaker? Easily it turns out. This joint is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Damn it all.
Still smarting from the disappointment of not learning everything I ever wanted to know about the magic 32 degrees Fahrenheit can play on liquid water, a real live Piggly Wiggly grocery store momentarily distracted me. Having never been inside one, the name alone was enough to propel me inside for a closer inspection. Much like the AC Mart in Barrow, the interior was vintage 1977 right down to the overhead signs and vegetable coolers. The sign out front advertising "gourmet foods" told me I was in the right place at the right time for some exploration, unlike the museum. Ever so green and naive, I searched for Tuscan sundried tomatoes marinated in first press extra Virgin Greek olive oil that would taste so proper with one of those gooey French cheeses reeking of rancid dog crap I pretend to enjoy in my Midtown Atlanta circles.
"Excuse me, do you work here?" I politely asked the woman wearing an Ace Hardware shirt but acting like she owned the pasta aisle. Oh, fatal, rookie mistake! "Yeah. I'm on lunch. What you need?" should have told me to quit right there and get the hell out of Dodge before she got all spun up and irritated.
To be continued…


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Archive for March, 2009
Benjamin and the aura
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
I've just read 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction' by Walter Benjamin and won't feel like I have done a Digital Arts MA at all if I don't write a post about it. It says a lot of very interesting things, which have prescience today. I suppose that's why people quote it all the time. I'm also experimentally putting a drawing on this post because lots of my posts are really long and have no pictures, which looks boring.
The transformation of the superstructure, which takes place far more slowly than that of the substructure, has taken more than half a century to manifest in all areas of culture the change in the conditions of production." p212
In other words, when crazy technological advances happen, it takes a while for culture to catch up.
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Bad interactivity
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Here are some more quotes about interactivity and participatory art. I feel the need to respond to them because they're relevant to my project and my developing thoughts. As much as anything I think they throw a bit of light on how I see interactivity in the context of my project.
The following three quotes are from 'Internet Art' by Julian Stallabrass
Page 61
In an interview with Davis, Tilam Baumgärtel asked whether the sentence (This referring to The world's first collaborative sentence by Douglas Davis) was truly interactive or was rather just another kind of form filling, common on the Net. That question acutely raised the issue of whether contributors to such works are any more than sociological specimens who supply data for the artist.
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Max Frisch's questionnaires
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
I've found a very useful piece of context for my questionnaire. It's a book by the playwright Max Frisch called
'Sketchbook 1966-1971'. It features a series of questionnaires that pose some quite challenging questions. There are nine or ten of these questionnaires in the book and each one takes on a different theme. These questionnaires were quite highly acclaimed when the book was released. I can't help but feel a lot of them are quite reductive though. A lot of it seems to be a Socratic form of argument with Frisch bullying people into sharing his beliefs.
Each questionnaire consists of twenty five questions. Here's a sample of questions from the different questionnaires:
The human condition in general
- Are you sure you are really interested in the preservation of the human race once you and all the people you know are no longer alive? State briefly why.
- If you had the power to put into effect things you consider right, would you do so against the wishes of the majority (yes or no) Why not if you think they are right?
- What in your opinion do others dislike about you, and what do you dislike about yourself? If not the same thing, which do you find it easier to excuse?
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Another good data visualisation project
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
I just saw this on Flowing Data. I think this kind of thing might provide a very raw blueprint for my own graphs and charts. I like the page full of bars and percentages thing. I remember at the start of the course I blogged that I was a bit influenced by the way I felt when I looked at picture books as a child.I loved all of the details and joining up the different parts.
Anyway, I like this. I wouldn't mind seeing it get a bit more curated though. For example, what are the likely consequences of the massive disparity of annual births between developing and industrialised countries? Can well presented data begin to suggest answers, or at least inroads in to answers to such questions?
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Bad computer
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
I've also read a few things about the tendency to get carried away with technology and software rather than take control of it and use it to fully realise a work's potential. An artist called Jonathan Harris gave this talk at the Flash on the Beach conference last year.
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Bourriaud, interactivity, changing art
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
I haven't really said anything about my PGPD in my blog. I learnt a lot from writing it. It would be a shame not to make more out of it in the wider context of my project. The essay was about participatory art in history and the lessons that can be learned from it for online participation in art.
A dot on a line
One of my key sources was Nicholas Bourriaud's book Relational Aesthetics. At the heart of Bourriaud's thesis is the idea that art is not to be found in static objects but in lived experiences. A key example of this is the work of Rirkrit Tiravanija, who in the past has presented people with large canisters of thai soup and noodles in the name of art. Here's a quote from the book:
The contemporary artwork's form is spreading out from its material form: it is a linking element, a principle of dynamic agglutination*. An artwork is a dot on a line. (Bourriaud, 1998, p20-21)
*agglutination is the adhesion of distinct parts, apparently.
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Cat. # 8046
Released Feb 2008
cd time - 61:30
US Price $16.00
|Heretical new music for solo guitar composed and performed by the radical maverick Marc Ribot, who has worked with everyone from Elvis Costello, Maryanne Faithful and Tom Waits to Bill Frisell and Sun Ra. Conceived as impossible etudes and exercises on a variety of finger busting guitar techniques, this astonishing suite will forever change your concept of what the guitar is capable (or not capable) of. Also included are a variety of compositions for solo guitar, making this the definitive collection of Ribot's expressive and virtuosic solo music. Twisted, mangled and tortured, this instrumental tour-de-force is musical sacrilege at its best.


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What was your position? What organization is it for?
Craft Immersion Internship Position, at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
How did you learn about this position?
I found out by word of mouth. I had previously been to the school and heard they were offering new internships opportunities.
Describe your position.
North House Folk School's Internship program is dedicated to preserving the future of traditional craft by nurturing an interest in craft education & hands-on learning. Interns increase their awareness of and exposure to various responsibilities involved with non-profit education and program management. Interns play an active role in the day-to-day campus coordination, public outreach, administrative support, and the developing of traditional craft skills.
What do you most enjoy about your position? What are some of the challenges?
I greatly enjoyed the connections I made with the students. As an intern I support and participate in the mission/vision of the North House Folk School: "enriching lives and building community by teaching traditional northern crafts in a student-centered learning environment that inspires the hands, the heart and the mind." The ideals of teamwork, dedication, responsibility, efficiency and creativity are central to the success of the organization.
The internship's work schedule and time commitments are divided among various roles, each of which is directly connected to the daily affairs and educational vision of campus. It is a long dedicated commitment but the reward of doing such wonderful work in unhindered by its challenges.
How does your position fit with your long-term career goals?
I plan to continue down the road of Outdoor Education, and this hands-on experience gave me the skills that will prepare me for the work in my field. I believe in the connection of nature and preservation, whether it's crafts, skills, relationships, or the natural world.
During your job search, how did you make yourself stand out to employers?
I took great strides to ensure that my personality resonated through my entire resume and cover letter. I dutifully went through the job description and the history of the organization to entice my interviewers to understand my passion and desire for the intern position.
Do you have any tips to share with other students about your experience?
Do your homework, prepare for interview questions based on the job descriptions. Rework your resume with help from Career Services, use the tools and resources you have available to you while at University. Above all, be yourself, show your personality and be confident.


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Class Descriptions
Ballet & Jazz Combo Classes
Our Combo classes cover a combination of ballet and jazz dance technique in an hour-long class. Dancers learn ballet foundations for the first half-hour of class, and switch to jazz technique with up-beat songs and choreography for the second half-hour.
Teachers employ fun and engaging learning tools including bean bags to learn balance, ribbons to work on fluidity, and scarves to focus on arm positions, providing a fun and entertaining way to learn dance.
Class age
Combo is offered for ages 3-8. Our Combo III & Thursday Combo classes incorporate beginner tap as well.
Dress code
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun. (Optional: tutu or skirt) Black Tap shoes required for level III & Thursday Combo.
Who should take it?
Combo is our recommended class to students just beginning to dance, or for girls wanting to become ballerinas!
Broadway Classes
Our most popular class! The Broadway class combines singing, dancing, and acting. All three skills are worked on every week, with focus on specific technique and exercises to increase skills. The dance style is musical theater jazz, where students are taught to bring their own unique acting style and emotions into the choreography. Students learn how to incorporate proper singing technique into their dancing.
Class material includes jazz dance technique, theater acting, improvisation, and vocal technique. Broadway students perform an acting script into a song and dance number.
Class age
Broadway classes are offered for ages 2-18.
Dress code
Red LA Performing Arts shirt, black leggings or jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Broadway ages 12-18 also requires character heels (Capezio brand, 2 inch heel, tan, t-strap style).
Who should take it?
Broadway is a fun, fast-paced class for the performers that want to do it all.
Tap Dance Classes
One of the most classic dance styles, tap dancing is known for its energetic flow seen in the likes of people like Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, or Savion Glover. Our Tap classes focus on teaching students iconic technique, tap rhythms, beginner to advanced steps, and showmanship to up-beat music.
Teachers focus on increasing individual student abilities throughout the course of the semester so each student can learn and grow while having fun making noise. Dance combinations are used to increase technique and memorization, as well as original choreography to be performed at the end of the semester.
Class age
Tap classes are offered for ages 6-Adult.
Dress code
Red LA Performing Arts shirt, black jazz pants/leggings or black dance shorts with tights, black tap shoes.
Advanced Tap ages 10-18 require black tap shoes with a box toe.
Who should take it?
Tap is a fun, energy-filled class for students wanting to dance and make some noise, and for performers interested in pursuing musical theater.
Jazz Dance Classes
A fun, ever-evolving style of dance. Jazz dance is the most predominant style performed in famous musicals. From West Side Story to Newsies, Gene Kelly to Michael Jackson, jazz dance is also known for it's upbeat songs, flashy choreography, and combination of leaps and turns.
Our Jazz classes help build the proper skills students need to have a base foundation in dance, including preparation for musical theater and contemporary style dance. Our Jazz dance program trains dancers be prepared for jazz dance auditions, including into our pre-professional company, the Sensations Dance Company.
Class age
Jazz dance classes are offered for ages 7-Adult.
Dress code
For the 7-10yr old class, dress code is a pink tank top, black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes.
For the 11-17yr old class, dress code is a tight-fitted tank top, black jazz pants/leggings (or black dance shorts and tan tights), tan jazz shoes.
For the adult jazz class, dress code is a comfortable tank top or shirt, black jazz pants/leggings (or black dance shorts and tan tights), black jazz shoes.
Who should take it?
Jazz is an energetic class for dancers wanting an upbeat style of dance while learning challenging and rewarding techniques. Jazz dance is one of the foundational styles of dance for students wanting to train for lyrical, modern, or contemporary dance.
Ballet Classes
Ballet is one of the most classical styles of dance. It evokes images of grace and beauty. Our classes have a focus on teaching ballet in a fun and safe environment, encouraging students to push themselves further at their own pace.
Levels start at I & II, move into pre-pointe at level III, and begin more intensive pointe-work at levels IV & V.
Once teacher evaluation has determined individual students are strong enough, they will be invited to their first pointe shoe fitting. Then, students begin pointe training.
Class age
Ballet classes are offered for ages 8-Adult.
Dress code
Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes (canvas preferred). Students may wear black skirts, shrugs/wraps and leg warmers as needed. Hair in a bun.
(Pointe students must wear convertible tights)
Who should take it?
Students wanting to build a strong dance foundation, have always dreamed of being en pointe, or have pre-professional and professional ballet dance goals in mind.
Hip Hop Classes
Our Hip Hop classes cover a wide umbrella of hip hop dance styles, allowing students to become familiar with movements from break dancing, popping and locking, to tutting and freezes.
Teachers work with students to understand body isolations and a lower center of gravity while teaching fun combinations and choreography. Students are helped and encouraged to find their own unique style.
Class age
Hip Hop is offered for ages 6-Adult.
Dress code
Hip hop attire or any clothing that allows for movement (no jeans!).
Students must wear hip hop, Keds or jazz shoes on studio floor. Street shoes can be used, as long as the soles are wiped clean and are only worn to dance class.
Who should take it?
Hip Hop is the class for students looking for a fast moving, dynamic style of dance, or wanting to dance and never get bored!
TV/Film Acting Classes
Our TV/Film classes focus on training students at an individual level in a group setting to increase their acting range. Teachers employ method acting techniques taken from acting greats such as Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, Meisner, and Stella Adler, with an emphasis on building upon student's strengths and increasing their skills and comfort level with new material.
Students are filmed each week in class and work on material including: cold readings, commercials, monologues, partner-work, scene study, hitting the mark, memorization and more. Building a resume & headshot, proper auditioning etiquette, and auditioning technique is also covered in class.
TV/Film students perform an end of semester "Agent's Night" showcase, where local casting directors and agents are invited to watch our actors perform.
Class age
TV/Film classes are offered for ages 7-Adult.
Dress code
No dress requirements. Students are encouraged to wear clothing they feel comfortable in.
Who should take it?
TV/Film is for students wanting to pursue a professional career in acting, people interested in increasing their public speaking skills, or for anyone who just wants to get in front of a camera and act!
Vocal Lessons
Singing lessons are offered as one-on-one instruction. Our professional instructors work with students on improving individual singing techniques by teaching proper breathing methods, diction, and more. For beginners, they help identify their vocal range and teach them to properly sing within that range. For intermediate and advanced students, instructors focus on expanding their vocal range through usage of different music styles.
Vocal lessons are typically a half hour in length, but full hour lessons are available upon request. Cost is $30 for one half hour lesson. If you book 4 or more lessons at a time, cost is discounted to $25 per lesson.
Vocal lessons are currently offered Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-7:30pm, Wednesday from 5pm-7pm & Friday from 4pm-6:30pm
Class age
Vocal lessons are offered for ages 7-Adult.
Dress code
No dress requirements. Students are encouraged to wear clothing they feel comfortable in.
Who should take it?
Singing is an essential skill for anyone wanting to pursue a professional singing career, actors looking for training in musical theater, and for students looking to learn valuable skills like diaphragm control, proper technique, and how to sing their favorite songs at karaoke!


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Prezi Community is a forum to share your ideas about Prezi with each other – and also a good place to get support from other users or from the staff. We are introducing the new Champion (the most active user of last month) of the community: Rick!
1. What part of the world are you from and where do you currently live?
Although I was born in New Jersey (USA) and did the majority of my growing up in Miami, Florida, I guess that I consider North Carolina home. I have been in Greensboro, NC for the last 19 years.
2. How did you first find out about Prezi and how do you use it?
I first learned about Prezi a few years ago, when I attended an educational conference. One of the discussions that came up was the use of presentation tools as a way to relay information to students. As I think about all the presenters that I have seen, only 1 or 2 have actually used Prezi as their presentation tool; most still rely on Powerpoint for their presentation. Unfortunate for use because we are most likely going to see too much text on a given slide as the presenter reads to us. Being in the educational field, I find myself not being able to use Prezi as much as I would like to use it. My students have come to expect material being presented in a certain format. With this in mind, I tend to use Prezi for specific presentations that I will give. An example is a recent presentation at the University of North Carolina on Technology in Education. The presentation wasn't done as a way to deliver material in a step-by-step fashion as I do at school. It was used as a way to give a global view of the topic to be presented with a focusing of the individual aspects of the whole. Prezi also gives the attendees another way to see how presentations can and should be delivered while presenting in this type of arena.
3. How did you become involved in the Prezi GetSatisfaction forum?
My involvement with the Prezi GetSatisfaction forum probably started in the way that most others get involved with it. I had a few questions on aspects of Prezi that I wanted to know about and after doing a search, I quickly found the GetSatisfaction forum. The forum has been a great way to get answers, as well as a great way to learn Prezi.
4. In what area of Prezi (or what topic) do you feel you have helped the most users out with?
I'm not sure if I have been helpful in any specific area, but I think that my helpfulness revolves around my being available to give suggestions. I do think that other users of the forum like to know that someone is actually out there reading their posts for help.
5. What are you doing professionally/in your spare time? How is it related to Prezi?
My favorite hobbies are those that are not work related. I have a lot of hobbies that continuously change. I ride a motorcycle(s), hang outside with two fainting goats, do a lot of work with my hands and really enjoy being outside. Professionally, I am a full-time faculty at Guilford Technical Community College and teach in the dental department (dental assisting and dental hygiene). Prezi revolves around the way that I teach- incorporate the use of technology within education. I constantly develop instructional media based on the creation of interactive, web-based media production.
6. Tell our users one interesting thing they don't know about you?
I make wood teeth. No, not the kind that George Washington or you would wear. Wood tooth pins that my students earn for various things- high test score, helping out, etc…. Yes, it sounds odd; wood teeth. I would guess that I have made 2,000 – 3,000 wood teeth over the last 10-12 years.


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I had a booking for a Childrens Crochet Party the other week
So I put balloons on the gate with my usual, colourful "Crochet Classes Here" sign
I borrowed colourful cups and plates & bought some stripy drinking straws
Along with a load of cup cakes
And chocolate bars
I put colourful balls of wool and some crochet hooks in a basket
And made sure that my classroom was looking lovely
I also added to their 5 a day by making fruit juice cocktails
And when they arrived it was smiles all around
As they threaded lots of beads onto their wool.
and starte to make chains
Very long ones too!
We all made lovely beaded bracelets and necklaces
All the girls got goody bags to take home, along with what they had made and their ball of wool & a crochet hook.


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FENA is an association-network with local branches in multiple cities in Sweden. The goal with the association is to develop the entrepreneurial mindset in our members by supporting them through the entire journey — from excessive persons to successful entrepreneurs. Our programs, events and network creates the best conditions for young entrepreneurs to grow.
The active members of FENA Lund are the ones who push the association forward, create new projects and perform the work to help you to become a successful entrepreneur.
Everyone is welcome to become a member of FENA Lund. Our membership is completely free and makes you eligible to attend at our public events. If you actively participant in our projects, you will receive further benefits, get access to our professional network and also attend at special designed workshops and programs.
Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting is our heights governing body. All of our members are eligible to attend at such meetings and has the chance to influence the future of the association. Such meetings take usually place twice a year.
The board
The board is the highest operating body in the association. It is the board's responsibility to make sure that everything goes well within the organization and is also responsible for the daily operations. The board exists of five members with specific areas of responsibilities.
Advisory Board
The advisory board is a supporting body for the board. The advisory board exists of earlier presidents of FENA Lund, representants from Lund University, the innovation-system in Skåne and the business world.
Our project leaders and project members are one of the most important parts of FENA Lund. They arrange events, parties, trips and other activities. The list goes on and on. Here's where you usually start your career within the association, by participating in different projects until you find the one that suits you and your individual interests best.


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War is an atrocity-producing machine. But it is also a font of innovation. As a mother of invention, war imposes the most dire necessities, focusing the mind, both individual and collective, in ways that few other pursuits are capable.
War has long produced some of the most important inventions in mankind's march towards technological mastery of its environment. Inventions such as the rifle, the pistol and gunpowder itself were conceived and refined for the purpose of battle. Throughout the 20th century, war played a prime role in the development of many of the comforts, conveniences and fundamentally groundbreaking technologies that we take for granted today.
The internet is an invention made possible by the massive spending of the Pentagon. Everything from personal computers to microwave ovens to jet airline travel can have their origins traced directly back to the U.S. war-making apparatus. The dual nature of war reflects the truism that what destroys also often creates. And while its fruits are borne only at a terrible cost, war has proven to be an engine of both economic stimulation and of innovation that has few equals.
Securus Technologies is one of the latest entities to harvest war's rich technological vines. With the company's Wireless Containment System, Securus has taken the lead in adapting wartime cellular interception technology to civilian applications. The Wireless Containment System is heavily based on the Stingray system developed by the Pentagon for use in both the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters. The Stingray system quickly proved to be one of the most popular and effective tools in the U.S. arsenal, intercepting enemy communications and revealing the precise location of enemy combatants. The system was credited with saving hundreds of lives and giving the U.S. the decisive battlefield edge that it needed to prevail.
Now, Securus has adapted this powerful technology for use in the nation's prisons. Although using sophisticated military tech to confront institutional problems in the nation's prisons may seem like overkill, the situation in which many of the nation's prisons find themselves today is not all that different from what one might expect in theaters of urban warfare.
Prison gangs are notorious for their strict hierarchic structure, intelligent leadership and highly trained members, known, appropriately, as soldiers. The ability of highly sophisticated prison gang leaders to communicate unhindered with soldiers on the outside of prison has constituted one of the most acute threats to the prison system of the United States over the last decade.
With its Wireless Containment System, Securus has finally devised a solution to this deadly problem. The system is nearly 100-percent effective in blocking all unauthorized communications from within any prison where it is deployed. It takes one of the most powerful tools in gangs' favor away from them, making prisons safer and saving lives.


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Throughout my years on the AC boards and visiting a few AC petpages or blogs, I've often come across predictions or articles saying that "X team really deserves to win," usually with some reason behind the comment – dedication, sportsmanship, etc. Now, I personally don't like the idea of a team "deserving" to win; in my mind, the team that wins deserved to win because they outplayed the competition. (i.e. HW deserved it in ACI, DC in ACII, RI in ACIII, KI in ACIV, and LD in ACV)
Still, it's interesting to me to hear people's reasons that a team "deserves" to win the next AC, and that's what this is about. I personally don't think any team "deserves" it more than the others, since all the teams have plenty of players that work hard, until the end of the AC (after a team wins), but if you're particularly adamant about a team that deserves a win, let me know in the comments! (It gives us something to talk about :P)
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(g) everyday painter
bong hit on notebook
190 x 270mm
Among some of the classic conceptual project ideas, are the collections of random or specific things, of rare or ordinary processes, and of high and low values. The stain on the right is part of a recent body of work called Everyday Paintings. The series is informed by routine and habit and has as a focus the recreational consumption of cannabis, or chop if you like. Using smoke as pigment, the medium is only live for very short time, making it hard to control or gain composition. Hence we worked on the series every day until finished in an attempt and intent to imply and apply blurs to art / life divisions.
You can find Bent's work in the public or on www.bentdomain.com.


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As part of the latest collective bargaining agreement, Major League Baseball introduced a new playoff format which went immediately into effect for the 2012 season.
The intention was to try and get more teams a chance to reach the postseason and make the final two months of the regular season more interesting for as many teams as possible. The "winners" of each wild card slot play each other in a one-game playoff with the winner earning a meeting with the league's leader in wins in a best-of-five series.
Since we are a little over one week away from the non-waiver trading deadline, it is a good time to start looking ahead to see which teams have a shot of making the playoffs under the new structure. At that point we can answer whether this new scenario is accomplishing what the leadership of MLB hoped.
Above are the standings after games played on July 22, 2011 and July 22, 2012 respectively. I included any team within at least 10 games of the last wild card spot. In 2012, the games back column refers to the number of games back of the second wild card team, so the Dodgers are one-half game back of Atlanta, who trails Pittsburgh by two games overall. In the American League, the Angels and Orioles have exact 51-44 records.
The teams involved are not of my concern, but the number of teams is. You'll notice right away that there are three more teams in the American League and two more teams in the National League within at least ten games of one of the spots compared with 2011 due to the new rules. Better yet, four teams in the American League are separated by only one-half game.
Does this tell the entire story? It may. It may not, depending on who you ask. In a literal sense there are more teams "with a shot", so MLB is getting what it wants. On the other hand, upon further review of the records of the teams "in the mix" and review the true context of the change, we see a reality that things are not so much different, if at all.
In the National League, this is especially true. While the Arizona Diamondbacks are five games out of the wild card spot, they are one game under .500. Milwaukee is six games under .500 and the Miami Marlins have lost seven more games than they have won. Is this sparking interest or bringing false hope?
Another scrutiny of the new format is that if the old rules were in effect (one wild card team per league), then all the same teams would be in virtually the same boat and all would still be within ten games of making the playoffs. Further, isn't it just as exciting to have a one-game playoff to be only wild card team? That would happen in the American League using last year's scenario if the season ended after yesterday's games.
Yes, as of today, the new format gives more teams a "chance" at reaching the postseason than last year, but the same number of teams would be questioning their position under last season's rule so in essence the change has done little. On top of that, how many of those teams have realistic shots? Some of the teams in the hunt have yet to decide whether they are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, possibly due to a false sense of hope. There will be at least a couple teams on the chart that will become sellers because they are not fooled by the smoke and mirrors of the new format.
I think parity around MLB combined with weak teams outside the top few of each league has attributed to the number of teams within "striking distance" of the wild card slots, not the new format. The new scenario has a chance to water down what it takes to fight for a playoff berth; a better than average team. Wouldn't you rather see two leagues with no divisions and a completely balanced schedule, rewarding the top four teams in each league with a playoff berth? I know I would, but that's a discussion for another day.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
The Baseball Stance: Unfinished Business
It's been almost eight months since I have published a post on this site. I stopped writing here in an effort to reach more readers and work within groups of other aspiring writers hoping for the break to come and to learn from others.
Since the transition away from The Baseball Stance, I've worked with many talented people, grown as a writer and expanded my reach in the baseball media industry in the process. Now, I come full-circle, returning to this site while maintaining editorial/writer roles with FanSided.com's Yanks Go Yard and a new digital monthly baseball magazine, Big Leagues Monthly.
The purpose for the return is to complete unfinished business on the site. I hesitated to stop publishing here in the first place, but I felt it was best in order to become completely immersed in new projects. I am happy with the results. I am incredibly fortunate to have a platform to write and manage website content surrounding my favorite team, the New York Yankees, (you won't see anything on this site about them due to exclusivity rules). My newest endeavor with Big Leagues Monthly has the potential to be the next great baseball digital property.
Even with these rewarding responsibilities, I feel as though there is something missing. Here, on The Baseball Stance, I'm returning to the roots of my baseball writing; covering the angles others may not touch and providing analytical viewpoints of what's happening on and off the baseball diamond. This site affords me the ability to be in complete control of the content. No pressures from deadlines, topic selection or worrying about page views (though they matter and anyone who says otherwise may as well write their thoughts on napkins and toss them away). I enjoy editing and managing websites, but it sometimes takes away from the ability to concentrate on the writing.
So, please continue to follow my efforts on Yanks Go Yard (especially if you want to see what I have to say about the Yankees) and Big Leagues Monthly. Tabs with links to the sites are provided at the top of home page. My editorial roles with each site are important to my overall development in the baseball media industry and I have every intention of putting forth my best effort to continue the growth of each entity.
The material here will be intentionally short style posts, but will not lack opinion. Hopefully, readers will find the material worthy of a comment and discussions will ensue. But, in the end I will have one goal in mind for The Baseball Stance; growing Chris Carelli, the baseball writer. Unfinished business indeed.
A new baseball post will publish at today at 5:00 p.m. EST investigating whether the new MLB wild card structure is accomplishing its task. Please follow me on Twitter @Chris_Carelli.
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Swimming Creatures Lesson 8: Crustaceans
Thursday, April 30, 2009
We explored God's creation of shrimp, crabs, lobster, krill, crayfish, barnacles, trilobites and more in this lesson. We learned that arthropod means jointed leg and foot, what an exoskeleton is made of, what molting is, crustacean anatomy, special features of a crustacean and more. Notebooking activities included drawing a picture of a lobster as as example of a typical crustacean and labeling the body parts, then drawing a picture of a crab and comparing the differences, and writing a story about a conversation between a mother crab and a mother horseshoe crab.
Then we took a field trip to our local pet store to see some real live crustaceans, from Peppermint and cleaner shrimp to crayfish, fiddler crabs, a soapbox crab, and hermit crabs. Angel, the store owner, was very helpful to take the time to show us around, let us handle the soapbox and hermit crabs, and answer our questions.
The soapbox crab (pictured lower right) was quite a sparky little entertaining fellow, but we opted to adopt some less active crustaceans and chose a couple hermit crabs (apparently "hermit" crabs are social creatures) to take home, observe, and keep as pets. The boys enjoy holding them while we read.
Our experiment this lesson was to hatch brine shrimp, or Sea Monkeys. So, we also picked up a hatch mix containing brine shrimp eggs and salt. We put them in a glass jar with a light to keep the water around 80 degrees and are waiting for them to hatch.
Jordan found a feeder crayfish, also known as a crawdad, crawfish or fresh water lobster, and bought one to put in his turtle tank, knowing that it might be food for the turtle.
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- Jennifer said...
It looks like you had quite the fun week. How is the crayfish doing? I have been playing with the idea of getting one as a "pet" for the kids since we had to give up our cat due to allergies. Does it spend all day hiding, or does he come out? p.s. thanks for sharing so much of what you do with your kids :)
- May 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM
- Michelle said...
The crayfish keeps hidden under a rock and is not very social. The hermit crabs make fun pets, though. You put them on the palm of your hand and after a few moments they will come out and start crawling around. We haven't gotten pinched yet! They seem to be social little creatures and are very easy to care for.
- May 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- Jennifer said...
Thanks for the info. Definitely will not be getting a crayfish, but it sounds like a hermit crab might just work.
- May 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM


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Thursday, March 7, 2013
The Winter of Our Discontent...
I do have tutorials almost ready to share and two awesome pattern tests that I have gotten to do - one is girly one is boy-ie and you will LOVE them both!!!
SO why have I been missing? Well, my children just can not seem to be healthy for more than a couple days. It all started back when Hubs got the flu during PR&P and passed it along to the boys. Then baby girl got a double ear infection - only to recover from that and knock out her front tooth. Then all three kiddos and I got smacked with the stomach bug. We got healthy and got it again, got healthy and got it again, and on and on - the boys were even sick on their birthday ;o(. Until FINALLY this past weekend EVERYONE in the house was HEALTHY!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOO!
But then.... well, baby girl has been a dare devil since day one (thus the knocked out tooth), and is now trying to climb stairs. She made it up two stairs and fell while I was 'otherwise occupied'. That small fall resulted in a buckle fracture of her left leg -WHAT!?!?!?!?!?
Today I was given the choice of a hip high cast (that would have meant NO pants, NO baths, NO crawling, etc.....) OR holding her as much as possible and preventing her from standing for 2-3weeks. I went for the second option, but keeping that little girl from standing is so hard. It isn't going to be the easiest road ahead, but I think I still made the better choice.
So I PROMISE that next week there are going to be tons of fun new posts. I'll even share my PR&P pattern remix that is currently sitting on my cutting table -sigh.
Huge hugs, and I hope everyone can go into the weekend with big smiles and healthy families!!!
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Oh no! That's sounds horrible (all the sickness and the fracture)! I'm so sorry! Good luck with everything!ReplyDelete
OH MY!!! Poor little girl (and poor you...I know how tough it is to see your little one suffer). Wishing a speedy, full recovery for your precious, sweet girl, Suzanne!ReplyDelete
Yikes!!!That does not sound like fun at all. I surprised you've been able to get anything done at all. I know I would probably just want to curl up under my covers after all of that. Here's hugs and well wishes your way!ReplyDelete
Oh no! So sorry to hear! That sounds awful for everyone. Good luckReplyDelete
That has been pretty bad around there. I hope she recovers soon from the fracture and also that all of you stay healthy from now on.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness that does not sound fun at all!! Hope everything starts looking up!ReplyDelete
Suzanne, I am so sorry for all of these incidents. I remember a time when it seemed we were in the ER on a monthly basis with our three. It will pass... We are now several years and counting-broken bone-stitches-seizure-puking til you're dehydrated-free!ReplyDelete


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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Menu planning
So I thought it would be fun to share the menu I've planned for the next couple of weeks:
23rd- spaghetti with homemade sauce and turkey meatballs
24th- seitan stir-fry
25th- Italian garden frittata
26th- Green curry with chicken over brown rice
27th- burritos with lentil filling
28th- soba noodle salad
29th- Matt's night! (he is making pita pocket sandwiches this particular night)
30th- baked chicken with mushrooms and rosemary with rice pilaf and steamed broccoli
1st- red bean and quinoa chili
2nd- manicotti and salad
3rd- asparagus-cashew stir-fry
4th- out-to-eat
5th- pasta with herbed ricotta and pine nuts
6th- Matt's night! (hmmm, phad thai maybe?!?!)
7th- curried lentils and cauliflower
8th- Karen's sesame noodles
9th- burritos with lentil filling
10th- veggie burgers and spud puppies
11th- homemade chili with cornbread
12th- Thai noodle salad with Thai cucumber salad
Some of the items are recipes I just sort of made up and several of them (if they have more official sounding names) came from a couple different cookbooks this go-around. One of my favorite cookbooks was written by a woman who taught a couple of my classes at Bastyr University. The cookbook is called Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair. A few of them this time came from a cookbook called The Fifteen Minute Gourmet: Vegetarian. I was given this cookbook a few years ago by my father, I believe. I hadn't given it much thought for a while but the few times I got recipes from it I really liked them, so I pulled a few yummy-sounding ones for this particular menu-planning session.
If you struggle with getting dinner on the table every night, I seriously suggest you give menu-planning a try. For a while we had literally maybe ten meals that rotated through, and that was fine, but now I get a little more interesting. Menus not only make making dinner easier, but they make grocery list making easier, too! I will just look at the menu and buy stuff for about the next ten days out or whatever random cut-off I give myself. Usually it depends on the menu's ingredients. I won't, for instance, buy the asparagus for the July 3rd dinner while I'm out shopping tomorrow, I'll likely get it next weekend, instead.
It also should be said that these menus are largely planned for Matt and I. Most of it the girls will try, but alot of times I end up tweaking things for them or giving them something different. I really don't mind making two different meals, especially since their meal often consists of cut up tofu, noodles, some sort of fruit and/or veggie. Not exactly a culinary masterpiece, but it's usually reasonably healthy and it keeps us all happy. Matt and I get healthy, yummy "adult" food and the girls get something they like, too.
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I think we'll be over on the 30th, Sybil! MMMMMMMMM ;)ReplyDelete
That sounds so yummy! We did some meal-planning last year and we saved a lot of money too, because I wasn't just haphazardly running through the aisles throwing random groceries in the cart while trying to corral the girls. I had a plan. I've got to get back into that, but with your menu! Sounds delish!ReplyDelete
The burritos with lentil filling sound delicious. We love anything tex-mex-sih around here. Is that one of your recipes, or from a book?ReplyDelete
Wow you're organized. I feel good if I get a week's worth of menus planned!ReplyDelete
ok - I think we're just going to come over & eat at your house for the next month or so!! I so need help in this department!! I do agree that a little planning helps - but what you have listed for dinner sounds so yummy. I think I do shy away from making things that the kids won't eat and stick to basics since I have a hard time cooking with 2 underfoot - how do you do that or keep them out of the kitchen?ReplyDelete
It's almost always a scream-fest getting dinner on the table, actually. Such a hard time of day for my girls. Always I have the tv on, sometimes I appease them with a light snack if they are melting down from hunger.ReplyDelete
I love meals that are made in the crock pot because it's all done earlier in the day!
So, yeah. Have not found the secret to cooking in peace!
And some day, I would love to have the space/time/ability to host other people at our home for dinner. I love feeding people, but it's so tricky in our tiny apt with small children around!


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Written by Julia Keast, Monitoring and Evaluations Intern
There is nothing better than being at Shanti Uganda's birth center on a Thursday. On any given Thursday you will likely find Flora, Shanti's traditional birth attendant, leading a pre-natal yoga class, expectant mothers waddling through the reception area waiting for their antenatal appointments, new mums cradling their infants. Last Thursday Flora gave a short session on breastfeeding to a group of six new mums, who sat on straw mats in the warm June sun. A few of the mums were breastfeeding, and I watched as the women laughed throughout Flora's animated presentation. I also managed to engage in a periodic staring contest with a little girl who couldn't have been more than 6 months old. She won. Once the workshop was finished, Flora turned to a large group of pregnant women and led an energetic yoga class. Thursdays at Shanti are always so full of life.
And the midwives are always kept busy. Unreliable electricity and the inability to refrigerate vaccines for long periods of time means that Shanti has had to dedicate just one day a week to providing vaccinations (Thursdays). Women come from as far away as Kampala to have their children vaccinated at Shanti. The staff here has also been kept busy because Shanti has been steadily gaining more and more clients. Over the past 5 months, the number of deliveries at Shanti has increased; more women are given a second dose of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria; and more infants are vaccinated against childhood illnesses. The midwives tell me that the increased use of Shanti's services is likely due to positive feedback through word of mouth. As the community continues to increase its trust in Shanti, it seems to me like the staff here has a lot to be proud of.


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The Supreme Court's emphasis on the public good being served in the allocation of national resources is a welcome reiteration of what it had said in its earlier judgment. Its clarification that auctions are not necessarily the only way of allocating resources must be seen in this light. Indeed, in theory, the government could adopt other methods for allocating resources.
However, almost all of them, like firstcome-first-served (FCFS), lotteries and beauty parades have in practice proved to be extremely susceptible to corruption or rigging. Ascending auctions, on the other hand, serve the purpose of maximizing government revenues but not of maximizing public good.
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