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The week didn't go as planned. I had been looking forward to Wednesday's workout for months and I could only go 2 miles, but Friday made up for it. I just decided to go further while I was feeling good. I had been told the cortisone shot in my hip would take a week or two to cut down the inflammation, so Friday was one week.
Monday: 3 miles Mine Falls Trail Race 5k (5 seconds slower than the previous week)
Tuesday: 0 miles running 8 miles cycling
Wednesday: 2 miles (then two mile walk home) Today was the day I had planned to do my first workout post surgery over 8 miles. It was the one year anniversary of my surgery. My hip joint was too tight. I was going to do 10 miles, but had to stop and walk home.
Thursday: 0 miles running 16 miles cycling
Friday: 13 miles running, hip felt better and so I did my first run over 8 miles in 23 months.
Saturday: 0 miles
Sunday: 0 miles I was heading out the door for a run, when I got a call reminding me that the Coldplay concert in Boston was in a couple of hours, not the next day like I thought. No running, great concert!
Total 18 miles running
There is a running man in this video I took of Coldplay performing "Charlie Brown."
"We'll run wild,
We'll be glowing in the dark."


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DICCIONARIO DE ARQUITECTURA EN LA ARGENTINA: ESTILOS, OBRAS, BIOGRAFIAS, INSTITUCIONES, CIUDADES. Vol.1, A-B; Vol.2, C-D; Vol.3, E-H; Vol.4, I-N; Vol.5, O-R; Vol.6, S-Z. Editor: Berto González Montaner
Liernur, Jorge Francisco & Fernando Aliata (Comps).
Price: $95.00
Place Published: Buenos Aires
Publisher: Clarín/arquitectura
Date Published: 2004
Condition: (Vol.2, C-D has a 1.5cm tear on the front left side of the color pict. fldg. wrp)
Size: 27.5cm
Pages: 6 vols.: 224;222,(ii);20
Book Id: 74363
b/w and color plates, ports., bio/chrons., draws., facs., plans., meas. draws., bibl., ind., appen., color pict. fldg. wrps
Illustrated encyclopedic dictionary of general and local terms and names on civil engineering, architecture and urbanization in Argentina, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. Includes information on architectural styles and projects, biographies of renowned architects and engineers and names and characteristics of local specialized publications.
- More: Architecture
- More: REFERENCE
- More: ARGENTINA
- More: 19TH CENTURY
- More: 20TH CENTURY
- More: DICTIONARY
- More: ARCHITECTS
- More: URBANIZATION
- By This Author: Liernur, Jorge Francisco & Fernando Aliata (Comps).
- By This Publisher: Clarín/arquitectura

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text: An Exhibition of Art Works by Honoured Artist of Russia Olga Okuneva was inaugurated at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCSC) by the Chief Guest Mr Pavan K. Varma, former Ambassador, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on December 4, 2015. The exhibition, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the RCSC in New Delhi, will be on view for general public till December 14, 2015. The Chief Guest also released the book "Olga Okuneva: Painting Graphics" on the occasion. The function was graced with the presence of Prof. Ramadhikari Kumar, President, INDAPRYAL, Mr Vimal S. Mehta, Hon. Secretary, Citizens' Film Forum, Mr Fedor Rozovskiy, Director, RCSC, Ms Nana M. Mgeladze, Counsellor, Embassy of the Russian Federation in India, and others. Describing the art works as the brilliant presentation by Olga Okuneva, Mr Pavan Kumar wished her artistic career a promising future. Tracing his long association with the artist right from his stint in Moscow as the head of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre, he recalled her consistent efforts, commitment and dedication in her capacity as a painter, graphic artist and book illustrator. Mr Pavan Kumar underscored the artist's sensibility to grasp the detailed aspects of Indian mythology and scriptures. Earlier, welcoming the gathering of artists, art-lovers, critics, compatriots, students and media persons, Mr Fedor Rozovskiy lauded the art works by Olga Okuneva as a spiritual synthesis of artistic tradition and cultural heritage. It is a matter of pride and enthusiasm as the exhibition by a prominent Russian artist Olga Okuneva is being opened by his very old friend and close associate of the RCSC Mr Pavan Kumar. Born in Otradny, Kyibishevskaya (Samara) Region, Russia, Olga Vasilyevna Okuneva attended the Orenburg College of Arts from 1976 to 1980 and studied at Kharkov State Academy of Design and Arts from 1982 to 1987. In 1990, she joined the Artists' Union of the Russian Federation. In 1998, she was awarded the high government distinction "Honoured Artist of Russia". She is the motive force behind a number of large-scale projects Exhibitions such as Samyatra, The Way to the Ocean, Mahabharata, etc., turned into great international cultural events. She shares with us her way of seeing the beauty of the world both in its grandeur and in its everyday discreet simplicity, the impressions of her travels and wanderings. Her work reveals imposing monumentality, attractive decorativeness, symbolic generalization and philosophical profundity. Olga Okuneva is deep in the mystery of integration of colours, textures and lines, and she is concentrated on the pursuit of her own truth and revelations. She is above the rage for the brand-new and the most recent trends and tendencies all around. Having reached freedom of self-expression, mastering various techniques and materials, she remains true to herself, to her images to her pictorial work-view, which is marked with very great creative strength of mind. Olga Okuneva participated in a large number of international art and cultural projects across the world: Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Netherlands, Spain and USA. She is close to the minds and hearts of Indian people, as she visited the country many a time and demonstrated her solo and group exhibitions in different parts of India. Expressing her satisfaction in sharing her love with India, the beautiful people and wonderful nature, Olga Okuneva expressed her profound gratitude to the RCSC for showcasing her art works.


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Mexico Moriel Missions Report January 2014
Roberto Majewsky is a half Jewish - half Cuban Spanish language Moriel missionary and evangelist to Latin Americans reaching out to Roman Catholics and The Sephardic  Jewish population of Latin America who presently active in Mexico.
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'King Kong' star Jack Black says he begged his pal Dave Grohl to make a cameo as the devil in the forthcoming blockbuster movie.
Satan appears in the Peter Jackson-directed movie, and the actor was convinced the Foo Fighters frontman would be perfect for the role of Lucifer, reports breakingnews.ie.
Black revealed: "I asked him to be in 'King Kong'. We wanted him to play the devil but he was too busy."
Black added: "He doesn't have a major part – but he is a big influence.
"I don't believe in the devil but I've always liked him as a character, kind of like Darth Vader. Satan pretty much invented rock."


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Comic actor Keegan-Michael Key earned critical and audience praise for his sharp-witted sketch comedy work on two popular series: the long-running "MADtv" (Fox 1995-2009) and "Key & Peele" (Comedy Central 2012-15), which teamed him with former fellow "MADtv" castmate Jordan Peele. A celebrated figure on the Detroit and Chicago improvisational comedy scene, Key earned his big break by joining "MADtv" in 2004; there, he quickly established himself through turns as a slew of eccentric, hotwired characters and finely tuned impersonations. When Peele left the series in 2008, he followed suit in 2009 and the pair teamed for their own sketch comedy show, which debuted to near-universal acclaim in 2012. Key's success as an ensemble player and as the co-leader of his own series underscored his status as a rising major star in the comedy field, solidified by the duo's first hit movie, action comedy "Keanu" (2016). After the duo split amicably in 2016, Key went on to success on his own, starring in Mike Birbiglia's acclaimed film about improv comedy, "Don't Think Twice" (2016) and co-starring in films ranging from animated hit "Storks" (2016) to James Franco's "The Disaster Artist" (2017) while also starring on Broadway in Steve Martin's play "Meteor Shower" and playing Horatio opposite Oscar Isaac in a Public Theater production of "Hamlet." Key also co-starred in the sitcom "Playing House" (USA 2014-17) and the ensemble comedy "Friends from College" (Netflix 2017- ).Born in Southfield, Michigan on March 22, 1971, Keegan-Michael Key was adopted and raised by biracial parents in Detroit, Michigan. By his account, Key's childhood was a difficult one, due largely in part to having a white parent - his mother - in a predominately black neighborhood. The experience would have a profound influence on his comedic viewpoint, which often addressed issues of racial identity and perception of racial stereotypes within popular culture and society as a whole. Key attended the University of Detroit, where he performed in numerous classical dramas, before earning his master's degree in fine arts from the Pennsylvania State University School of Theatre. In 1996, he returned to Detroit, where he joined the famed Second City troupe before moving to the Chicago ensemble the following year. There, Key earned not only two Joseph Jefferson Awards for performances in Second City productions, but also a reputation for excellence that launched his screen acting career. Minor roles on "ER" (NBC 1994-2009) and other series preceded his first major project: a five-season run as a main cast member on "MADtv" that began in its ninth season in 2004. Key soon established himself as one of the show's more talented performers through a series of offbeat characters, including the hot-blooded Coach Hines, the obtrusive Jovan Muskatelle and Eugene Struthers, a celebrity-obsessed delivery man. These roles, as well as impersonations of figures ranging from Barack Obama and Bill Cosby to Eddie Murphy and Charles Barkley, earned him praise from critics and fans alike. His work on "MADtv" led to opportunities in other series, including "Reno 911!" (Comedy Central 2003-09) and features like "Due Date" (2010). More importantly, the series introduced him to fellow comic actor Jordan Peele, who had joined the program in 2003. Peele departed the show in 2008 shortly before Key followed suit in 2009, and the pair reunited for their own Comedy Central sketch series in 2011. "Key & Peele" launched on the network in 2012 and immediately drew critical praise for the smart, irreverent performances of its leads and the show's biting satire of racial and social morays. Sketches included Peele as an inordinately calm Barack Obama who utilized an "anger translator" (Key) to express his emotions to viewers and both leads as movie theater hecklers whose comments are actually insightful observations. For his work on the series, Key earned a 2013 Writers Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Come
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My ongoing love affair with Scandinavia continues.
I've already posted reasons #187 and #188 why I love Scandinavia and here is reason #189.
From AFP:
STOCKHOLM (AFP) – An elderly woman misunderstood instructions while checking in at Sweden's main airport and was whisked down a baggage shoot after she placed herself instead of her luggage on the belt, media reported Wednesday.
The 78-year-old woman, who was not named, was preparing to fly from Stockholm's Arlanda airport to Germany on Tuesday when she lay down on an unmanned baggage belt in the belief she was following check-in instructions, the Upsala Nya Tidning local daily reported on its website.
She was quickly swept off to the baggage handling centre, where staff members helped get her back on her feet.
The woman suffered no serious injury and caught her flight as planned.


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On May 18, 2011, at 10:05 PM, Alan Gresley <email@example.com> wrote: > On 19/05/2011 10:11 AM, Brad Kemper wrote: >> On May 18, 2011, at 9:50 AM, Simon Fraser<firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >> >>> The following (which assumes that gradients get animated) should >>> result in a box with a gradient whose angle remains the same >>> relative to the page on hover: >>> >>> div { transition: background-image 1s, transform 1s; transform: >>> rotate(0deg); background-image: linear-gradient(0deg, black, >>> white); } >>> >>> div:hover { transform: rotate(90deg); background-image: >>> linear-gradient(-90deg, black, white); } >>> >>> Note that the the author intents the gradient to be anti-rotated as >>> the box rotates. >> >> I think that is an unreasonable expectation. Direction is often >> different depending on how the value is used. You don't have to look >> any further than to length values to prove it. Otherwise, your >> hypothetical author might also expect the div to hold still in the >> following example, because -50px should be always in the opposite >> direction as 50px, no matter what property or componant value it is >> in (which I think you would agree is preposterous): > > > The example you gave only has a relation to two axises. They are X and Y and they are both linear. This does not relate to rotation which is measured in degrees. You missed the point. Degrees are a unit of measure, just like px. Px measure distance, and degrees measure arc of a circle. They can each be positive or negative, and they can each have an amount that indicates a different direction depending on what it is applied to. For degrees applied to rotate transforms, we've decided that they it means that positive numbers equals clockwise rotation. It can indicate a different sort of direction for linear-gradient without being inconsistent, just as it is not inconsistent for length measurements to indicate different directions. For linear-gradients, we needed something to indicate a linear direction more than we needed an indication of rotation. A ray does that, pointing out of the center of an imaginary circle, and standardized divisions on that circle give us reference points to communicate which way the ray is pointing. The degree markings if a grade-school protractor and the standard way of drawing angle diagrams in beginning geometry classes provide that common, easy to grasp reference. There is no inconsistency, because degrees are being used in a different way, to measure a different thing, just as lengths can be used in different ways to measure different things. > I would expect that one day I could create a static gradient as Simon has illustrated in his above example in a box that is rotating. Just remove the negative sign.Received on Thursday, 19 May 2011 07:03:49 UTC
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BEAUMONT, TX — Migauel Barron, an Altair Strickland employee, was killed after a refinery accident on Wednesday morning.
Authorities have identified 37-year-old Migauel Barron as the victim of a fatal accident that occurred at an ExxonMobil refinery in Beaumont, Texas.
According to investigators, at around 12:30 a.m., crews were working on an elevated platform, changing a heat exchanger, which was described as a device similar to a car's radiator. The pipes used for exchangers can be anywhere between 3 to 20 feet in length and weigh up to several thousand pounds.
During the replacement, a pipe broke off from the exchanger and fell upon Barron.
"We are determined to review this incident and find ways to prevent similar events from occurring in the future," said Patrick Trahan, ExxonMobil's manager of public and governmental affairs.
ExxonMobil released the following statement in regards to this incident:
"We regret that a contractor was fatally injured in an incident at a unit under maintenance at the Beaumont refinery. We have notified the appropriate authorities and are working to investigate the cause of the incident. We are greatly saddened by this and express our deepest sympathy to his family and his co-workers."
OSHA is currently investigating this accident.


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Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town – said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.
Zanzibar's brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing.
The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. There are more than 25 fantastic beaches in Zanzibar, and some are so peaceful and remote that the only noise breaking the silence is likely to be the ocean.
At the northern tip of the island is Nungwi, approached by a road lined by banana palms, mangroves and coconut trees. This is the dhow building capital of Zanzibar island, so it is a good place to see traditional craftsmen at work.
On the west coast of Zanzibar, Mangapwani beach is worth a visit, and to the east are the beaches of Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Bwejuu and Jambiani, all with stretches of beautiful white sands.
There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar, and forest areas such as Jozani are inhabited by monkeys, bush-pigs and small antelopes. Civets – and rumor has it, the elusive Zanzibar leopard! Various species of mongoose can also be found on the island. There is a wide variety of birdlife, and a large number of butterflies in rural areas. The coral reefs that surround the East Coast are rich in marine diversity, and make Zanzibar an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving.
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Who am I and what is this blog about?
I'm a professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and director of the Claremont Colleges Center for Teaching and Learning.
I started this blog in 2009 as a way to journal my way through a year-long high school teaching experience while on sabbatical leave from my college. It was mainly a way to record my successes, frustrations, thoughts and feelings. All of the posts from 2009 to 2010 had to do with that experience. If you're wanting to know more about that experience, you might start at the beginning of the story with this first post, or you might read a paper that I wrote for the Notices of the American Mathematical Society.
More recent posts here are more general thoughts about teaching mathematics, both at the secondary school and college level. I firmly believe that teaching is one of the most (if not the most) intellectually and emotionally demanding jobs. It is worthy of study.
My "Ecology"
Based on encouragement by Lani Horn during her excellent keynote at TMC2015, I thought it would be helpful to others out there to know a bit about the context in which I teach and work. What works for one teacher will probably not work for another, and it is the understanding of overlapping contexts that will help us teachers talk to one another with "ecological thinking."
Harvey Mudd College is a small, private, liberal arts college specializing in science, mathematics, and engineering. I am really blessed to get to teach here: we have amazing students who value learning, love mathematics, and generally have very high self-efficacy as mathematics learners. The environment here is highly collaborative–there are few situations in which students don't collaborate on their learning with each other. It's encouraged and valued. The mathematics department here is also very collegial. We've been honored (ex1, ex2) for the work that we do.
I also very involved in the recruitment, training, and professional development of teachers through Math for America Los Angeles, which I helped to start in 2007. I have also served as one of the instructors in the Teacher Leadership Program at IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute.
School systems in Los Angeles are complicated, I think more so than in many other places. Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest school district in the country after New York Public Schools, but in addition to this huge district there are lots of tiny districts throughout the greater Los Angeles area. It is also area is home to more charter schools than anywhere else in the United States (see CCSA). As a result, there is a complicated patchwork of systems and procedures in place to support and regulate the work of teachers.
Note: My comments here are personal reflections and do not represent any official positions or stances of Harvey Mudd College, Math for America Los Angeles, or PCMI.
Other ways you can reach me:
- HMC Mathematics Department Homepage: http://www.math.hmc.edu/~dyong
- Twitter: @dyong


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The UKMT has been involved in Kangaroo activities for over 10 years (see Intermediate Kangaroo) and more recently has started using hour-long Kangaroo-style papers as one of the follow-on rounds to the Senior Challenge.
The Senior Kangaroo 2018 merit (top 25%) threshold was 35+
Please note this is for guidance only; thresholds are recalculated each year based on the national score distribution.
The Senior Kangaroo is sat by invitation only.
There is no fee for entry (and it isn't possible to enter by paying a fee). Following the Senior Challenge, 6,600 or so candidates in the UK, who have not qualified for BMO1, are invited to take part in the Kangaroo.
The Senior Kangaroo is a one-hour paper which is sat in school. All the questions require 3-digit answers (using leading zeros where necessary) entered onto a machine-readable sheet similar to those used for the Senior Challenge. This is the first competition of its kind to be organised by the UKMT i.e. a challenge which is not multiple choice but which is nevertheless marked by machine.
Certificates of merit are awarded to the top 25% and certificates of qualification to everyone else who takes part.
Sample past papers / Solutions
For this year's dates, click here.


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As of January 2010, the Mayor of Seattle is Mike McGinn, and the members of the Seattle City Council are Sally Clark, Jean Godden, Richard Conlin, Bruce Harrell, Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen, Nick Licata, Tim Burgess, and Mike O'Brien. The City Attorney is Peter Holmes.
The City of Seattle is part of King County. The County Executive is Dow Constantine.
The Governor of the State of Washington is Christine Gregoire.
Among Seattle's notable past politicians is Bertha Knight Landes, mayor from 1926 to 1928. She was the first woman mayor of a major American city. For more history of Seattle's elected officials, visit City Officials in the Seattle Municipal Archives.
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"There is stunning potential here," said Petraeus. "There are lots of ifs, of course, but I think potentially it is hugely significant."
The report quoted an internal Pentagon memo that said Afghanistan could become the "Saudi Arabia of lithium."
The American geologists responsible for discovering the mineral deposits were invited to the country by Afghan officials in 2004, and they began their research at the library of the Afghan Geological Survey in Kabul. They came across research data compiled by Soviet scientists during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan from 1979-1989. When the Soviets retreated and the nation descended into chaos and Taliban rule, Afghan geologists kept the records in their personal custody, returning them to the library only after the Taliban had been driven from power.
Using the old Soviet data as a guide, the American geologists engaged in several years of aerial surveys, and by 2007, were confident that Afghanistan contained vast stores of valuable minerals, including iron, copper, cobalt, gold, and lithium. The information was reviewed by a U.S. task force brought in to study the results in 2009. The results were further reviewed and most recently presented to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
The Middle East-based al Jazeera news network reported that Waheed Omar, Karzai's spokesman, said at a news conference on June 14 that the U.S. Geological Survey was "contracted by the Afghan government to do a survey, so this is basically an Afghan government initiative."
"I think it's very, very big news for the people of Afghanistan and that we hope will bring the Afghan people together for a cause that will benefit everyone," he said. "This is an economic interest that will benefit all Afghans and will benefit Afghanistan in the long run."
Those who have analyzed the discovery regard the find as potentially having both positive and negative consequences, however. It would unquestionably dwarf Afghanistan's current economy, where the gross domestic product in a January 2010 International Monetary Fund report was estimated to be is only about $12 billion.
Interestingly, that report also made specific reference to expected mining revenues:
D. Medium-Term Outlook and HIPC Completion Point
28. In the medium term, real GDP is projected to grow at an average of 7 percent (Table 8). The baseline scenario assumes economic stability, a gradual improvement of security over the next five years, and a relatively ambitious economic program focused on financial sector development, strengthening revenue administration, and public enterprise reform. The baseline also takes into account the coming on stream of new mining projects (especially the large Aynak copper project) and assumes an improvement in governance and increased efficiency in development spending. During the next decade, and despite a steady increase in domestic revenues, the baseline yields sizable fiscal and balance of payments gaps that are assumed to be financed with grants and, to a lesser extent, concessional loans. [Emphasis added.]
A Reuters news report about the just-announced trillion-dollar mineral discovery also noted the Chinese-managed mining project:
The report about the country's untapped wealth is likely to intensify competition among regional players such as China, India and even Russia for a greater role in exploiting those resources.
Two Chinese firms have committed themselves to a $4 billion investment in the vast Aynak copper mine, south of Kabul, the biggest non-military foreign investment so far in the country.
The Times report also observed that "American officials fear resource-hungry China will try to dominate the development of Afghanistan's mineral wealth."
Last year, in an Afghan version of "Chinagate," Muhammad Ibrahim Adel, Afghanistan's Minister of Mines, was accused by U.S. officials of accepting a $30 million bribe from Chinese officials to grant the Chinese state-owned firm MCC the rights to develop the copper mine. The Minister has been replaced.
At least one journalist, AOL News science reporter Katie Drummond, took issue with those who labeled the announcement of the Afghan mineral deposits as a "discovery." In her June 1 online article for Wired.com, Drummond asserted: "Despite what you may read this morning, the U.S. military did not just 'discover' a trillion dollars' worth of precious minerals in Afghanistan."
Continuing, Drummond observed: "But the military (and observers of the military) have known about Afghanistan's mineral riches for years." In a 2007 report, the Geological Survey and the Navy concluded that "Afghanistan has significant amounts of undiscovered non-fuel mineral resources," including "large quantities of accessible iron and copper [and] abundant deposits of colored stones and gemstones, including emerald, ruby [and] sapphire."
Drummond also suspects that the timing of the "discovery" appears to be "just a little too convenient" and quoted Blake Hounshell at the neoconservative Foreign Policy, who noted that the Obama administration is struggling to combat the perception that the Afghan campaign has "made little discernible progress," despite thousands of additional troops and billions of extra dollars.
The mineral wealth has the potential to be both a blessing and a curse for Afghanistan. It could serve to fund improvement's in the nation's military, enabling it to defeat the Taliban and take over security of their nation from NATO. But it may also make the country more attactive for outside belligerents and invite attacks by outsiders who covet its wealth. And in a country with a weak central government and strong, often corrupt, regional warlords, squabbling over the mineral rights could lead to a series of civil wars.
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August 5, 2010
Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band announces the premiere of the riveting film, "Bloodlines", Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Reed Center in Midwest City, Ok. "Bloodlines" is independently produced and directed by Camara and Chantel Rose of Get Focused films.
"Bloodlines" tells the story of a group of people who were suddenly removed from their tribe in 1979. Told that because their ancestors were merely freedmen, they were involuntarily dismissed from their Nation, a culture that they grew up in loved and embraced. For the past thirty-one years, descendents of African Creek Native Americans have desired to be acknowledged as members of the Creek Nation, a sovereign tribe within the United States. They have connected their bloodlines to ancestors who were tribal leaders, chiefs and prominent community members.
Possessing a rich and painful history many of them only desire to be a part of the community that their ancestors played a prominent role in developing. Under article 2 of the Treaty of 1866 signed between the United States government and the Creek Nation, they were to be granted, "all the rights and privileges of native citizens". Armed with records and documents proving that they have a direct lineage to full blooded Creeks, and the bloodlines of their ancestors flowing through their veins, these descendents are set on a mission to be acknowledged for who they are.
The Documentary premiere gala raises scholarship funds for students of African Native American decent attending an accredited college or university. Scholarship application and criteria is available at www.1866creekfreedmen.com.
Admission to the Black Tie premiere is $45.00 per person. The event will begin at 5:30p.m, with a meet and greet the producers, and silent auction. Dinner and the premiere of "Bloodlines" will begin at 6:30p.m. Live music provided by Johann Kimbro and ensemble of Shortt Dogg Band. Limited booth space is avail for $75.00.
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How might beans, berries, and intact (not just whole) grains reduce colon cancer risk?
Topic summary contributed by volunteer(s): Lindey and Dianne
The bigger our bowel movements, the healthier we may be. Low stool weight appears to lower our colon health and may increase the risk of colon cancer, diverticulitis, appendicitis, and constipation. The target minimum fecal output is 200 grams or about a half pound a day.
The link between stool size and colon disease may be related to transit time. The larger our stool, the quicker the transit time, and the easier it is for our intestines to move things along. For vegetarians, it should take between 24 to 36 hours to reach the half-pound target. Those on the standard American diet, however, may be looking at a four to five-day transit time.
Populations who eat high-fiber diets have been shown to have low rates of diverticulosis. More than 50% of African-Americans in their 50s were found to have diverticulosis, compared to less than 1% of Africans eating traditional plant-based diets.
The high antioxidants and fiber in fruit and vegetables seem to alter the gut flora and have been shown to double stool size. Probiotics might also be helpful in increasing stool size while at the same time lowering depression.
How might beans, berries, and intact (not just whole) grains reduce colon cancer risk?
More than two-thirds of Americans over age 60 have diverticulosis, but it was nearly unknown a century ago, and remained extremely rare among populations eating whole food plant-based diets.
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Straining at stool over time may force part of the stomach up into the chest, contributing to GERD acid reflux disease. This may explain why hiatal hernia is extremely rare among populations eating high-fiber diets.
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LA CROSSE, Wis. – Some Mississippi River shipping ports remain closed with a record amount of ice lingering longer than usual.
Ice on Lake Pepin in western Wisconsin is the last major obstacle for ships headed to Minneapolis. The lake is still coated with more than 2 feet of ice, La Crosse Tribune reported Tuesday.
That's nearly double the average and the most since the Army Corps of Engineers began measuring the ice in 1998. Ships can generally break through a foot or so of ice.
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The little kids are so excited walking into the room and seeing all the pigs flying!
Above is Cordell's devil pig, and Summer's angel pig.
Chloe's chef pig (complete with fried egg) and Delilah's pig.
The little kids are so excited walking into the room and seeing all the pigs flying!
Above is Cordell's devil pig, and Summer's angel pig.
Chloe's chef pig (complete with fried egg) and Delilah's pig.
The pigs look fantastic -- PLEASE tell me you didn't climb up there and hang them all yourself!!!!
I had some spacing problems a while back. I couldn't get the first photo on a post to be at the top -- there was a huge space between the top of the page and where the photo was placed and NOTHING I did seemed to fix the problem. Lately, things have been OK, though.
Christie, I can't reach to put up the ceiling hooks, so I nab tall high school students or teachers passing by. But once the hooks are up, I stand on the tables and hang the pigs. Being barely 5' tall, I'm quite used to standing on furniture. YOu should see me climb the shelves in the grocery store if I need to!!
As for blogger, I haven't had trouble getting the pics where i want them, but those spaces and gaps everywhere - eek!!! It won't let me fix it!!
Oh noooooooo, pigs are flying! What strange things will happen now???
And I have had some trouble with spaces too...
Mostely when I want to use more than one picture. Hope they will fix it soon!
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Oh, I love piggies! I've got to tell you- I'm about the same height as you & you should see me climbing around in my room. Most of my shelves are well out of my reach. I try not to stand on the counters when the kids are in the room but....
How do you "get away" with hanging things from the ceiling? With fire codes and all- we are told nothing on the ceilings or 2 feet from the ceiling...
And- I've ordered some art paste- one of the reasons that I haven't done more papier-mache is that I HATE the wheat paste that I inherited.
Jenn, Hmmm about those fire codes. We've also got the 2 foot rule etc, and nothing is supposed to be hanging.
So basically, here's the truth - we already had our fire inspection this year and as long as nobody says anything about the piggies, who am I to worry? My room doesn't seem to be on anyone's priority list to complain about. If they did, I guess I would play 'naive' and say "I thought it was OK since they are all hanging more than 2' beneath the ceiling." Honestly, there's way worse fire hazards in my room...
I absolutely LOVE the flying pigs. I change my lessons according to my students as well. Sometimes, I will even change my lessons from one class to another. For example: I have one fifth grade class who happen to be very talented and gifted artists. For this class, I will periodically do lessons that are a bit more challenging because I know they can handle it. However, the other fifth grade classes will do something a little different.ReplyDelete
Love all the personalities of the pigs! Yes our fire inspection passed too. . . I had to take everything down also. Yes I do different projects with different classes. Some groups are sooo different it would be impossible to have a 3rd grade lesson a 4th grade lesson etc across the board (unless you want a total melt down!) So you've got to be on your toes:) to remember all the lessons going on.ReplyDelete
HaHa!I am still un-tenured, so I don't make big waves yet... I still have hooks on the ceiling that I could hang things from.
I believe that most of the objects in the school are paper & would burn anyway...
I'm doing papier-mache with my HS sculpture girls.
Jenn, what are you using for your papier-mache? I love the art paste for elementary, but for high school I think I'd use Elmer's glue - it's so much stronger. What are the sculptures of?ReplyDelete
I had to laugh when I started thinking about how we all probably go about hanging our art. Until earlier this year I was still stacking chairs on top of tables and climbing to the top of it all so that I could reach the ceiling. Of course, I would close and lock the doors before doing this VERY foolish maneuver so that I wouldn't get "caught"!! I have finally decided I am too old to continue this practice and next time will go find the ladder (and maybe the custodian) to help me out!!ReplyDelete
Nice to know we all do these crazy maneuvers. I constantly am standing on the counter, the tables, my desk, the edge of the sink, etc at sink. HOWEVER - I have gotten a tad cautious, since I am rather accident prone. Last year, in my storage closet standing on four-legged chair (actually a stool), I stood too close to the edge and it flipped out from under me and I landed whack flat on my back on the hard floor. My chiropractor is my hero...ReplyDelete
Love your piggies, phyl! I haven't noticed any unfixable spaces while posting. Perhaps go to edit html. This symbol "
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Sorry, the code won't publish so I'll describe it instead. The code for break is the letters "br" in the brackets that look like "less than" and "greater than" signs.ReplyDelete
Phyl, I had the same problem with all those weird spaces. My husband found out it has to do something with a new editor.
Go to Dashbord, choose for settings. Scroll down until you see Global settings. Choose for 'updated editor' instead of 'old editor' and most problems are over.
There are few new things in uploading pictures, but I think it's working better now. I usually had problems with uploading pictures, because they caused a lot of extra spaces between numbered rows. I had to delete them then. That problem is over now, as well as the problems you describe.
It's a bit strange we did'nt know about a new editor, isn't it? We should have been informed I guess?
I thought I was the only one getting mad of pictures at places I did'nt want to have them! It started with my lesson about the Greek vases, about a week ago or something? But I' happy with the new editor now.
I love this idea. I am going to have my students make flying pigs. What a clever idea. In answer to your question: A good teacher adjusts what projects based on his/her students. I use different teaching techniques in my classroom and different parts of a project for my students. I also take different steps with my kindergartens when they paint than I so with my seventh grade students. With my older students I point to the materials and let them go for it. I can do this because I have trained them for the last five years on how to use the art materials.
For my younger students I go over scissor safety every time we take out scissors. I show students how to use their "crab claw" and "chicken wing" when cutting. We practice this. I also remind students not to cut their clothing, their hair, or their lips, and I stress ONLY paper. I have seen each of these before. The skin ones are usually accidents; nothing to serious. So yes, I adjust what I do with my students based on the group.
-Christy Berry
Oh my goodness....these are adorable!!! just adorable....I want to keep each and every one of them and look at them in my ceiling....
Hugs from DC
Ahhh! Oh my gosh ! I love love LOVE how they turned out!ReplyDelete
I was inspired by your idea that I had to try it out. I mention and link you in my blog post. I added a how to video for teachers who don't know how to make the paper-mache pig. Thanks!
Mrs. Berry


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ELMONT, N.Y. — For all the prestige that comes with its status as an American classic, the $1 million Belmont Stakes loses some of its edge with the absence of Triple Crown hopes.
Despite having both Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness Stakes victor Oxbow in the mix, Saturday's 145th running of the 11/2-mile race lacks some sizzle.
What has emerged to some surprise is an upstart entrant attracting buzz during preparations for this year's "Test of the Champion."
With every trip to the track Freedom Child has made leading up to his scheduled start in the Belmont Stakes, the Malibu Moon ridgling has made an admirable case as to why 13 other challengers could end up in his wake Saturday evening.
One could argue Freedom Child's morning outings have been the most impressive of the Belmont contenders with his gallops routinely fluid with just the right amount of aggressiveness.
Adding to his respect is the prospect of the Belmont track being in the same sloppy condition Saturday that it was May 11 when he freaked over it during his 131/4-length, gate-to-wire win in the Grade II Peter Pan Stakes.
While big wins over sealed, wet tracks can be among the most deceiving when trying to judge true form, Freedom Child's front-running style — something he'll need when he breaks from post No. 2 — makes him an X-factor in a race that tactically hinges on pace.
"If I'm managing another horse in the field, my thoughts right away, they're going to go to Freedom Child especially if I'm a horse who will be forwardly placed," said Terry Finley, founder of West Point Thoroughbreds, which co-owns Freedom Child along with St. Elias Stable and his breeder, Spendthrift Farm. "If I'm a rider or a trainer and I look at the Peter Pan and especially if it's sloppy on Saturday, I'm probably a little concerned if I would make the right decision.
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The more positive chatter surrounding Freedom Child the more it helps his connections get over the Grade I Wood Memorial on April 6.
Freedom Child was declared a non-starter in the 11⁄8-mile Kentucky Derby prep after the assistant starter still had hold of his bridle as the gates sprung open. That he was a 45-1 shot was further salt in the wound that day as he had come into the race off a 51/4-length win going 11⁄8 miles at Gulfstream Park on March 10.
"After that happened, we knew it would be a matter of regrouping with the horse and hoping he came back as good as he did when he broke his maiden," trainer Tom Albertrani said. "It was very satisfying to have him come back and draw away by 13 lengths that day."
"I think he ran a sneaky good race in the Wood considering what happened to him at the start," added trainer Todd Pletcher, who won the Wood Memorial with Verrazano and will saddle five Belmont starters Saturday. "You looked up in the far turn and said, 'Wow, this horse is actually running a huge race.'"
Both of Freedom Child's victories have come in gate-to-wire fashion, but with Frac Daddy expected to gun it to the lead out of post No. 1 and Oxbow and Palace Malice looming outside, his ability to take back if needed might be challenged.
"He doesn't act like a horse who is a run-off freight train," Finley said "He just gets into a very good rhythm and he has a very high cruising speed. Often times when a horse is talented and he has a high cruising speed, he's going to be on the lead because he's faster than the other horses. That doesn't mean he needs it."
In his second career start, Freedom Child finished as the runner-up in a 1-mile race at Aqueduct last November, sandwiched between Orb and graded stakes winner Revolutionary, who would run third in the Kentucky Derby.
If the company he previously kept is an indication, Freedom Child could make those touting his current ability appear prophetic.
"This is the first time we've ever had a buzz horse like this in a real big race," Finley said. "I'm very confident. I've kind of learned over the years, why not be confident, even if you're 15- or 20-to-1? People get to fretting, but it's just great what's happening. What if we're not disappointed? It'd be a pretty cool day."
Belmont Stakes
When: 6:35 p.m.
Where: Elmont, N.Y.
Distance: 11/2 miles
Purse: $1 million (Grade I)


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It's almost time for Locke Street's 12th annual festival and Citizen Kid is all geared up! There's going to be all sorts of great things, from food to music, so be sure to check out our table right outside our store! We'll have blocks and colouring activities for the kids while the parents check out our great selection of Back-to-School stuff.
Just in is a great tool for kids and parents: My Lunch Box. 50 simple and fun school lunch recipes that everyone can agree on! In addition to recipes the box also includes: tips on keeping food hot (or cold), stickers, and 15 blank recipe cards to encourage kids to put their own mark on lunch time.
Need storage that doesn't look like storage? Check out the great selection of fabric Storage Containers from 3 Sprouts. We just got the newest 3 Sprouts Storage Boxes, designed to fit in IKEA Expedit Units! All 3 Sprouts bins suit any kids room, from newborns to teens, are durable and easy to clean. The storage containers from 3 Sprouts are a great way to keep your kid's room clean!
And for all you Blabla lovers, not only do we have more of the hand knitted stuffed dolls, but we also have the brand new Hand-Knitted Bird Rattles! These birds are one the cutest things we've ever had and come in six different styles. A great first rattle for baby!
All this and more, so come by on Saturday September 10th.
See you at the Locke Street Festival!


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Crystal Mountain – Crystal Spa Days – October 1 – November 12, 2017
Enjoy select 50-minute massage, facial, body treatment and nail services starting at only $69* each! Crystal Spa guests also enjoy complimentary Eucalyptus steam rooms, infrared saunas, an indoor relaxation lounge, and mosaic hot tub garden as part of their spa experience. Crystal Spa Days Menu is only available October 1 – November 12, 2017.
Request an appointment online or call .
*Appointments made on Saturdays cost an additional $10 per service. An 18% adjustable gratuity and 2% service charge will be added to all spa services. Advanced reservations recommended. Not valid with any other offers or special rates including the Houseguest Spa Special. Subject to availability.
Spa Days Menu
Spa Days Honey Harvest Glow Treatment
Immerse yourself in a Vichy shower rain to warm and soften skin, before a vitamin E and Rice Bran Oil Sea Salt scrub is applied for a full body exfoliation. A hot honey glaze (with live honey, pineapple and papaya cells) is drizzled over your back, legs, feet, arms and hands, and they are nestled in a hot towel cocoon. Relax. Your trip to luxury ends with a rich shea butter application fragranced with real vanilla and citrus. Not recommended for guests who are pregnant.
50 minutes: $69
Spa Days Jindilli Body Nourish
Be indulged with this shower-less scrub perfect for dry, mature skin. Jindilli's BoomaGlam used with Pure Macadamia Oil delivers chemical-free, ritual cleansing for the whole body. Relieves tense muscles and eliminates impurities. Select 50 minute for back exfoliation, 80 minute for full body exfoliation. Not recommended for guests who are pregnant.
50 minutes: $79
80 minutes: $119
Spa Days VitaSkin Facial
Fully customizable, organic facial that will make your skin glow with renewed youth and vitality.
50 minutes: $69
Spa Days Relaxation Massage
A full body relaxation massage with antioxidant rich Red Hot Shandy body oil. It's a cinnamon – caramel infused massage that's tantalizingly relaxing to the core. Not recommended for guests who are pregnant.
50 minutes: $69
80 minutes: $109
Spa Days Jindilli Body Melt Massage
A relaxing full-body massage using pure luxurious Macadamia oil. The treatment includes Jindilli's ergonomically designed BoomaGlam, which molds to the contours of the body providing deep effective relief. Paying homage to indigenous Australian heritage, Jindilli's signature BoomaGlam massage is an excellent combination of unique cultural touches and manual techniques for muscular aches and pains. Not recommended for guests who are pregnant.
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An excellent treatment for sports enthusiasts, the Restore massage involves a highly therapeutic bodywork technique that incorporates slower strokes, while targeting specific areas to work the deeper layers of muscle fibers. An anti-inflammatory blend of arnica, rosemary and basil melts away tension, easing tight muscles and soreness. Not recommended for guests who are pregnant.
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Spa Days Spiced Cider and Pumpkin Pedi
Bask in a hot cinnamon soak with olive fruit and grapeseed oils. After an invigorating Whipped Honey sea salt exfoliation, you'll be painted in a thick pumpkin puree mud mask that warms, tingles and oxygenates your skin, bringing a healthy glow. A sultry, sweet-caramel scented massage completes your scrumptious treatment. Includes lacquer application and cuticle care.
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Another Julia Tershen delight.
This turned out absolutely flavorful and delicious. I think it's the ginger plus toasting the spice in the beginning. It also comes together pretty fast, you just have to let the lentils cook for a while but that's hands off.
I made a huge batch with a mix of red and green lentils and threw in all of the veggies in my fridge since I'm about to leave on a trip. Having it with yogurt is worth it. Yum!


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Detailed plot synopsis reviews of The Allnighter
Script Analysis of The Allnighter
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Plot & ThemesTime/era of movie: - 1980's-1999 Kids growing up/acting up? - Yes Age group - trouble in college Sexing? - girl chasing
Main CharacterIdentity: - Female Profession/status: - student Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality - White American
SettingUnited States - Yes The US: - West Water? - Yes Water: - swimming on City? - Yes City: - Los Angeles Misc setting - school
Writing StyleAccounts of torture and death? - no torture/death Sex/nudity in movie? - Yes What kind of sex: - kissing Any profanity? - Occasional swearing
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I shared with my Facebook friends that I am preparing to do a cleanse. Lately I feel like my brain has been foggy, I have not been sleeping properly, I've had crazy sugar cravings, I'm constantly feeling tired, and I'm tired of the eczema. I decided to follow the 14 day cleanse called the Candida Diet Cleanse. (I'll post a link at the end of the blog.)
I think doing a cleanse is almost hitting the reset button and giving yourself the chance to start over with a clean slate. Not only is it important to cleanse your body, but other areas that can benefit from a cleanse are:
1. Relationships/friends - online or offline - It's important to reevaluate the people you have around you. Are there people who have been draining your energy or bringing you negative energy? Have you been feeling guilty about not spending enough time with certain people? Maybe it's time for you to connect with those who have been on your mind. and disconnect with those who just don't fit in your life anymore (for whatever reason). Remember that people are in your life for a reason, season or a lifetime....so if their reason or season is over they have to go.
2. Goals - Yes! Cleanse your goals. Maybe not your long term goals, but take a moment to reevaluate your goals and make sure you are either a) on the right track or b) need to make a few adjustments to see your goals through to fruition. Make or update your vision board. Write down your 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 3 year and 5 year goals. Make sure you aren't working in vain.
3. Home - I`m sure most of us can benefit from a little de-cluttering every now and again. Take a moment and go through those drawers - do you have clothes you haven`t worn in 6 -12 months? Donate them! Old makeup? Toss it! That gift that you got from someone and you're only keeping it because you feel obligated or guilty? Give it away! You're home needs to be a space of comfort and relaxation...fill it with positive energy!
4. Mind - I know we live in a technological society and that we are constantly bombarded with...well...stuff! But it's important to remember to take a few moments out of your busy day to renew your mind. For some it's mediation. For others it's writing in a journal or taking a walk. Do whatever works for you!
5. Body - Like I mentioned above I was tired of feeling sluggish. I was putting too many toxins in my body and it's just time to get back to basics. The link for the cleanse I'm following is http://www.thecandidadiet.com/candida-diet-stage-one.htm. But if that won't work for you, ask Google to help you out! Do a little research, find one that works for you, and stick with it! Doing a cleanse is not easy, but the benefits are incredible.
I will also keep you posted on progress of the cleanse along the way...GOOD LUCK with yours. And be sure to share your results with me!
Monday, June 18
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John Woods Reelfoot Lake Crappie
This is a on the water report from John Woods and Charles Kelly. They are on Reelfoot today and looks like they are doing pretty good.
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It must have had something to do with those new drift socks there Bubba !
Rugman, I had out two 60 inch drift socks for a long time. WINDY Woods
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John, That is some really nice fish. Good Job! Save a few for me.
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Pufferfish (Japan)
Pufferfish, also known as fugu, is a Japanese treasure. Prepared as sashimi by the most skilled of sushi chefs, the super poisonous fish (that swells into a spiky balloon when threatened) is sliced, very carefully diced, and served paper-thin in the shape of a chrysanthemum. While the taste is said to be bland, Japanese care more about its silky-smooth texture. Saying an "Our Father" before dining is absolutely necessary, no matter your beliefs.


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Save 15% off your Jojo Maman Bebe Maternity Clothes at Simply MaternityWritten by simplymaternity on Thursday 7th of April 2011
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Whether you are looking for a simple maternity bra or want to splash out on a whole new spring wardrobe, Jojo Maman Bebe have it all. With a chic French influence running through their entire range of maternity clothes, you can trust Jojo Maman Bebe to bring you quality, style and fashion at great prices.
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With the sun shining and the forecasters telling us that it's going to get warmer, now is great time to get prepared for summer with this beautiful Cross Over Maternity Top.
With a cool sleeveless style ideal for the summer months and cross over neckline, this top has a tie back so that it will grow with you during your pregnancy and a hidden double layer for feeding access after your baby is born.
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What did the Lake Worth Art League do for its 75th anniversary?
LAKE WORTH — For its 75th diamond jubilee, the Lake Worth Art League has published a 74-page coloring book.
The images inside are based on league members' paintings that were converted into line drawings.
The book, which costs $10 and took three weeks to publish, is on sale at the gallery, 604 Lucerne Avenue, Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The book will also be on sale at the 22nd Annual Street Painting Festival on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, call, 561-586 8666.
Please follow me on Twitter @KevinDThompson1 or feel free to call at 561-820-4573 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com with story ideas, comments and really nice places to listen to live jazz.


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Working to extend collaboration with other operators around the world
We are partnering with other Tier-1 telecom operators including the IoT World Alliance and other operators like China Unicom in order to provide IoT customers with the best, seamless services worldwide and lower costs:
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The IoT World Alliance
The IoT World Alliance, which is comprised of: Etisalat, KPN, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Rogers, SingTel, Telefonica, Telstra and Vimpelcom, aims to simplify and promote the adoption of IoT communications worldwide.
More specifically, the alliance covers technological cooperation to enable a global, unique and seamless solution for the provision of communications to multinational customers requiring IoT devices connectivity. The solution is fully compliant with regulation and offers local prices.
The IoT World Alliance is well structured in self-contained working groups covering a number of aspects such as: product design, business development, marketing, evolution, strategy definition, etc.
One of our most outstanding achievements with the IoT World Alliance was the agreement with Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, to provide IoT connectivity for the Tesla Model S in Europe together with KPN.
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|The John Wayne Western Collection
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance / True Grit / Hondo / McLintock! / Big Jake / The Shootist / Rio Lobo / The Sons of Katie Elder / El Dorado
Actors: John Wayne, James Stewart, John Ford, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin
Directors: John Farrow, Howard Hawks, Henry Hathaway
Genres: Action & Adventure, Westerns, Comedy, Drama, Military & War
G 2007 17hr 8min
John Wayne stars as a rancher who goes after bandits who have kidnapped his grandson, a gun-for-hire who joins forces with the sheriff, an Army despatch rider protecting a woman and her son from warring Apaches, an overbea... more »
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calvinnme | 03/05/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know why Paramount released this collection of nine great John Wayne westerns on the same day that they released these same films plus five others for twenty-seven extra dollars in The John Wayne Century Collection (Big Jake, Donovan's Reef, El Dorado, Hatari!, Hondo, In Harm's Way, Island in the Sky, McLintock!, Rio Lobo, The High and the Mighty, etc.).
The five additional films in the Century Collection are Donovan's Reef, In Harm's Way, Hatari, The High and the Mighty (2 disc edition), and Island in the Sky. Basically, this western set is just a subset of the century collection. I would normally give this set four stars - five for content and three for value, but after all this is John Wayne! His outstanding films in any subset in which they are grouped together shouldn't suffer from a bad rating just because Paramount's home video department is clueless."
Great stuff!
Kenneth Richard | Lafayette, LA | 02/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"El Dorado, Rio Lobo, same movie, different supporting cast. Still entertaining. The entire package as group is awewsome. Some of the Duke's best stuff. This pack includes Director's cuts and documentaries for a couple of the movies more great stuff. It was great to see Maureen O'Hara talking about the old days with the Duke and about her doing most of her own stunts. It was great to see Michael Wayne inside the film vault and some of his Dad's personal momentoes from his movies, like his aging old hat and chaps. More and More great stuff, you'll enjoy yourself for days trying to see it all and treasure it for years."
Classic JW: Good Value and Variety
A. D. Rodriguez | 06/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This boxed set contains 9 westerns that make a great backbone for any John Wayne Collection. This was a GREAT birthday gift for my husband, an avid John Wayne fan. Slimline DVD cases, cover art is ok, DVD quality is great. I looked at several different John Wayne western collections before I made my purchase and this one had the best value for the $$ as well as a good variety of drama/comedy/action."
9 great movies, one great price!!!
D. Davis | Mountain Home, ID. United States | 07/17/2008
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"For the money, this collection should be in everyone's movie library. The movies on here are all excellent, and the behind the scenes stories and antecdotes of "The Shootist", "True Grit" and others are just that much more of an attraction. See Duke at his best in "El Dorado", "True Grit" (which he one an Oscar for his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn) and my favorite, "The Shootist".
I can't say enough about this collection, so do yourself a favor, and just buy it!!!"


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Kurt Rosenwinkel: Jazz Guitar Alchemist
Kurt Rosenwinkel in Studio on WBGO 3/12/08
Just the Music
Kurt Rosenwinkel in Studio on WBGO 3/12/08
Kurt Rosenwinkel in Studio on WBGO 3/12/08
'Untitled Improvisation'
From 'The Remedy'
Kurt Rosenwinkel in Studio on WBGO 3/12/08
'Safe Corners'
- Producer: Josh Jackson
- Engineer: Leszek Wojcik
When major record companies start hemorrhaging money, the first budget cuts slice the smallest part of the pie — a label's jazz roster. That sounds harsh, but it's often true. However, what could amount to a negative impact on the tiny jazz ecosystem has been a boon to established artists such as guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel.
"It's very useful to be on a major label to gain an audience for your music," Rosenwinkel says. "But now I have an audience, so I can sell the CD. I can make it myself and sell it directly to my fans."
In 2006, Rosenwinkel brought his quintet to the Village Vanguard, New York's legendary jazz club. The results of that week-long engagement are now part of The Remedy, a two-disc set of live recordings recently released on the ArtistShare label. The collection features six Rosenwinkel originals, the shortest of them clocking in at just under 12 minutes.
"I feel very differently playing music live," he says. "It's a unique state of mind. You're sharing the experience in an actual space with the people in real time. And you feed off that. You can go high together."
That euphoric feeling is the very essence of playing or listening to live jazz. It's also a key inspiration for the album title. "I think music is a source of strength," Rosenwinkel says. "Everybody really leans on music to feed their soul, especially in times of sadness or melancholy. In that sense, music is the remedy."
Rosenwinkel brought his guitar to the studio to perform three songs. There's just one standard in the bunch — Thelonious Monk's "Reflections." In this unadorned solo setting, you can really get close to the advanced harmonic ideas that make Rosenwinkel, like Monk, a star architect of the jazz world. He calls "A Minor" "a little ditty that I like to play when I'm by myself. I like to just play the melody over and over. It's just a simple song." "Untitled Improvisation" speaks for itself as an off-the-cuff creation.
Listen to these solo performances. Consider them your remedial improvisation course. If music is the remedy, then guitarist Rosenwinkel is the alchemist.
Originally recorded March 12, 2008.
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If you have never dealt with David on eBay you can rest assured that he is the most honest seller out there and he has great stuff to offer.
Do yourself a favor and check out his new site here:
I've also added him on my links at the side of my blog for all of you.
If you have items that you would like to sell, you can consign them to DavidBVintage and have them sold for you on eBay or on his website. Details are on the website. His reputation and feedback level on eBay make him one of the best consignment choices around and I can only imagine his website will be become a wonderful place for vintage collectors to find new additions to their collections as well.Enjoy the hobby all, it's a super duper one.


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Jews are coming for Trump's people one by one
Then they turned their fire on Bannon, because Bannon Knows. But it seems Trump and Bannon are too close for their attacks to have shaken his position.
Their eyes have now fixed on Sebastian Gorka, a Hungarian raised in Britain who has carved out a reputation as an Islam-basher in America. The Jews would probably have been OK with that, welcomed it even, since they created the Counterjewhad movement which has obviously influenced him. But, unfortunately, he also has ties to "far-right" figures in Hungary with "ties to antisemitism".
After these connections were brought to light by the Jewish Daily Forward last week (link), there is clearly an orchestrated assault on Gorka now underway. Various hit pieces have appeared in the press, almost all written by people with Jewish-sounding names.
One character, Michael S. Smith II, has been launching a series of bizarre attacks on Gorka on his Twitter feed, calling him a "Fake Terrorism Expert". As far as I know, Smith isn't Jewish himself, but I would hazard a guess that he has been put up to this by someone. Here he has recorded and published a private phone call Gorka made to him. Smith continually claims that Gorka has some animus to him and is "unhinged". In fact, Gorka sounds perfectly reasonable. He is clearly puzzled about why this guy is constantly attacking him. It is Smith who sounds unhinged and driven by an inexplicable animus.
Ultimately, these attacks can only succeed if Trump weakens and gives in to the feeding frenzy, as he did with Flynn (unless there was something else behind that that we still don't know about). If Trump gives in again, the Jews will soon be casting round for their next target.


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Off With Her Head
Off With Her Head is a series of unfixed salt prints. Over time they will darken and eventually lose any trace of the information that was once there. Although I do have digital copies of these images, there is no preserving these photographs as they are, and no ink jet print can reproduce them. These photographs are living and aging. As I show them and talk about them, there becomes less and less to talk about.
Once our head, the vessel where memory is stored, is gone, does one choose whether to search for what is missing or accept their fate and move on? This series is an interpretation of the physical struggle of holding on to something that is already gone and the eventual decision to let go. I am figure pictured in all of these portraits. By allowing these images to dissappear, I am also accepting the fact that my memories will continue to disolve.