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In this paper we introduce a dynamic system approach to the design of multimodal interactive systems. We use an example where we support human behavior in browsing a document, by adapting the dynamics of navigation and the visual feedback (using a focus-in-context (F+C) method) to support the current inferred task. We also demonstrate non-speech audio feedback, based on a language model. We argue that to design interaction we need models of key aspects of the process, here for example, we need models for the dynamic system, language model and sonification. We show how the user's intention is coupled to the visualization technique via the dynamic model, and how the focus-in-context method couples details in context to audio samples via the language identifcation system. We present probabilistic audio feedback as an example of a multimodal approach to sensing different languages in a multilingual text. This general approach is well suited to mobile and wearable applications, and shared displays.
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The title refers to races, daughters and blog posts!
We'll start with the last. My most recent post was a bunch of small items that had potential to 'grow up to be full blog posts'. Well, the one on the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon, the first item of that last post, has grown up already! I suppose, considering the original post was made after the 2014 Race Expo had already started, that was a bit of a given.
The "Royal Victoria Marathon" is now 35 years old! Nice work, all those who have made that happen, but especially the crew that has been in place most of the time that I have known this event. The marathon goes back all 35 years. The other race weekend events have a bit of a different history, but are also what makes the whole thing work and drew some 10,000 participants this weekend.
Finally, there's that thing about 'daughters'. As I've said a number of times, Victoria is the family 'go to' race. The 35th Victoria Marathon Weekend was no exception. Our oldest, Danielle Krysa, ran her 10th half marathon on Sunday, showing the way to her old man. Still, this was a bit of a come-back for her, as she had taken a couple of years off from the half marathon. Ummm, and dare I mention it, she now runs in the W40-44 category. Talk about GROWING UP! How did that happen??? Why, I am barely out of that age group myself! OK, OK, maybe I'm a bit beyond that now, but sometimes it just seems that way. I really do feel like I am still back there about 25 years or so. As for the third member of the Cumming Family Runners, she is a bit busy 'running for two' just now, so not involved this time, except as a (distant) spectator.
Finishing up with family, we also got to celebrate our son's (recent) birthday (he lives in Victoria) and visit with son-in-law and grandson. Speaking of 'growing up', Charlie (the grandson) is now eight. He already competes in kids triathlons. Pretty soon, grandfather and grandson are going to have to run a race together! Hmmmmm. Next year? 8K? We could make this a really big family event. Janna, the other daughter mentioned above, called right after with congratulations and to say how she was missing this weekend. I'm seeing a big running celebration in 2015! I've run events with all three of our kids, with both my sons-in-law and my wife, Judi too. If everybody showed up in Victoria next Fall, we would make quite the team! I think I have a new project!
Once again, Victoria put on a fabulous event. Part of the fabulousness (is that a word?) is the inclusiveness. There is everything from a kids' run to the full marathon and abilities ranging from tentative first timers in the 8K to the swift elites bringing home both the half and full marathon events. When 10,000 participants show up to celebrate a weekend of running, you know you are doing something right.
The Victoria courses are interesting in that they are far from flat. Still, a lot of people turn in very good times, including PR's and in the marathon a very high ratio of BQ times. Maybe it is the scenery (distracts you) or maybe it is the 'rolling' terrain that keeps different muscles working. Don't know, but some of my own better times (half and full) have come from Victoria.
One of the big things about the Expo is the speaker series, which always includes top quality participants and plenty of them. This has been so, as long as I've been going to this event (15 years now). One of the key speakers this weekend was Roger Robinson. Roger never disappoints. He is also a contributor to Running in the Zone: A Handbook for Seasoned Athletes, and not infrequently a guest right here on the blog. It was good fun chatting with Roger on the sides and catching up on the latest news about him and his goodly wife, Kathrine Switzer. We had a moment with good friend, Bobble-Head Steve! Last time we were together was in Yakima, this past April for the Yakima River Canyon Marathon.
Roger was just one of eight RITZ (book) contributors in Victoria this weekend. Of course, Steve King (the non-bobbling one) was there calling runners through the finish, as only he can. Also on site were Evan Fagan, working tirelessly as a volunteer until it was time to don his shoes and do his latest marathon (#145, I believe). Of course, Rob Reid was there greeting everyone at the finish, as he has done for years now. So great to hit that finish, hear Steve's voice and get that handshake and/or hug from Rob. (He still doesn't know how close he came to having me barf on him a couple of years back when I really pushed my half marathon finish. Well, 'close' only counts in horse-shoes!)
Joe Henderson of Runners World fame (one of the original editors, he was), took part in the half marathon himself, but also brought his group from Eugene for the event. Had a great talk with him and learned a bunch of stuff. Joe is a bit older than me (nobody is saying exactly how much) and has moved into a new approach that I should be considering, for marathons anyway – slower/funner. Apparently, we passed each other somewhere around the half marathon turn-around. I was ahead and didn't actually see Joe going the other way. He said I was going so fast he only had time for a quick wave! Joe is my new Best Friend Forever! Nobody has EVER said that about me.
Although I unfortunately didn't have a chance to see him and chat, Maurice Tarrant was not only there, but took First Place in the Half Marathon for M80-84, with a chip time of 2:19:28. I am pleased to say I beat him. So what if it was only by 3 minutes and 11 seconds? Maurice is such an amazing athlete!
As I'm adding up all the names of all the Running in the Zone contributors, I really should go back to Danielle Krysa. In her other life (when she is not being a runner and a mother and wife and an artist and a writer) she is a graphic designer. She too contributed to both Running in the Zone (the book) and this blog site by designing the book cover and the look of this blog! So, I guess, although she didn't actually write anything, she would be the ninth RITZ contributor present and accounted for in Victoria this weekend.
Finally, Doug Alward was also there. I saw him on the ferry going over. At that point he said he was just there in support of a friend. However, the friend was trying to tell him he should run! Apparently, she was convincing. He won his M55-59 age group and was 53rd OA in the Half Marathon with a time of 1:23:33. Well done! Doug has one of the most powerful pieces in Running in the Zone with his recounting of his friendship with Terry Fox, and his life-long inspiration. Doug drove Terry's van, but they were friends from the age of about 13, so the piece in the book was far more than the story of the Marathon of Hope itself. And, of course, Terry Fox now watches over the runners in statue form at Mile Zero (which also just happens to be about 3K to go to the finish)! Never fails to inspire this runner to dig down for those last few K's!
There are a number of things I like about this event but one of the biggies is the out and back nature of the course that means the lead athletes in the Half Marathon loop back against the course so that many people will see them in Beacon Hill Park, and if not there then somewhere after the 9K mark. Because of the Marathon's later start, the Half Marathoners will also see the lead Marathon runners as the Halfers head to the finish. And, the pack Marathoners also benefit from the counter-flow, albeit at a different part of the course, to glimpse and be inspired by the leaders.
So, I know there are nearly 10,000 individual and personal stories of this event. This is mine. Once again, Victoria has come through with a most memorable weekend! Thanks to everyone who made it so.

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Trial & Terror Column Relaunches!
Posted by Tyler Chin-Tanner on Mar 10, 2011
Welcome to the relaunch of Trial & Terror, the behind-the-scenes production blog for the upcoming graphic novel, American Terrorist. It was a blog I had originally started during the Kickstarter campaign for my supporters, but now I've opened the blog up to the public and I'll be syncing it up with this column, so you'll be able to read the updates right here on Broken Frontier. There will be new posts every week from now until the graphic novel is published later this year.
I'd like to take this first post to fill everyone in on the project and what we've done so far. And you can also go directly to the blog to see earlier posts from back when it was only for my supporters. Next week, I'll start posting new pages and talking about the process we go through.
Actually, here are a couple of updated versions of pages I showed in some earlier blog posts. I never got a chance to show how they finally looked in issue four.
I wrote American Terrorist as a way to capture the climate of mounting anger in the U.S. towards political corruption and social injustice, especially as it relates to post-9/11 reactions to terrorism. I pulled together a fantastic creative team that has, frankly, exceeded my expectations. First off, I've been working with my wife Wendy, who's been helping me with the script. Andy MacDonald, from NYC Mech and Dark Horse's recent Terminator series, has been doing the artwork. Matt Wilson, who's been coloring a number of Marvel comics including Thor: The Mighty Avenger and The Uncanny X-Force, has been doing the colors. And my fellow Kubert School graduate, Fabio Redivo, has been lettering the book as well as placing in numerous graphic elements like computer screens and websites. I have links to their own webpages on the left if you want to see more of their work.
As for the book itself, American Terrorist was written as a 200-page, stand-alone graphic novel. I didn't write it as a collection of individual issues, but it does contain four distinct chapters. It wasn't until the digital age of comics got underway that I decided to serialize the story. I broke each chapter into two parts, making them about 25 pages each. Doing this allowed me to make the first half of chapter one free for people to read as a preview. I then put the second half of the first chapter out as issue two, and then split the second chapter into issues three and four.
Those issues are out now through the digital distributors comiXology, Wowio, and Ave! Comics. And you don't even need a smart phone or iPad to read comiXology comics anymore; they have a web-reader, which means you can read the first section of American Terrorist by simply clicking on this link.
I might join up with more digital providers once I release the full graphic novel. There are a growing number of them, but for now I'll stick with these three options.
Having the digital comics out ahead of time has been a nice way to get some exposure. I've appreciated the positive response from readers, many of whom have emailed me or come up to me at conventions to tell me they like the comic (please keep that up).
I've also gotten some good press out. Funnily enough, in the first issue of Wizard's new digital magazine there was an article that mentioned a few new small press comics they had discovered through the digital platform. The author of the article, Casey Seijas, mentioned American Terrorist as one of them, but someone else doing the page layout put in an image of another comic: Alterna's American Terror. I do appreciate Casey's coverage, and both titles deserve attention, so no complaints there. The confusion is completely understandable given the similar titles.
So for next week, I will begin with some new pages from the third chapter, or what will be digital issue five whenever it gets put up (I can't control the length of time of Apple's or comiXology's approval process). Then I've got lots of other great things to show you from the rest of the book as it's being developed, including the cover for the graphic novel.
I'm going to try to make the posts more about production and publishing, but I will also be showing pages from the rest of the book. I'll do my best not to spoil much of the story or give away plot points. This blog will be more about seeing what goes into making a graphic novel than telling you the story.
See you next Thursday.
Tyler Chin-Tanner started his own publishing company, A Wave Blue World, where he wrote and drew layouts for Adrenaline, its flagship series, Adrenaline, and wrote its latest graphic novel, American Terrorist.
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Located in the northwest submarket of Austin, Texas, Rattan Creek is an attractive 344-unit, low-density, garden-style community. Built in 2000, the property is situated near primary traffic arteries and major employers in Austin's high-tech corridor. The seller emphasized selecting a buyer that could close in a short time frame without financing contingencies. IMT negotiated a price below multiple competing bids and at a discount to our estimate of replacement cost, and Fund I acquired Rattan Creek in August 2008.
Prior to the acquisition, the property was operated by a
third-party management company, which resulted in
occupancy underperformance. Needing a sound business
plan and targeted physical improvements, IMT stepped in,
focusing on property management strategies and cosmetic
renovations to drive leasing demand, maintain high
occupancy, execute resident satisfaction, and remain
competitive in the Class A market.
Rattan Creek is one of the only assets in the submarket
that has units with direct-access garages—a highly desirable
feature among affluent renters. The property possesses
some of the largest floor plans in the area, and boasts a
variety of common-area amenities, including a leasing
center, clubhouse, fitness center, business center, billiards
room, outdoor living area, dog park, and resort-style pool.
With the completion of IMT's business strategy, Rattan Creek was brought to market in the third quarter of 2012, and sold in November 2012.


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We spoke with Jason Mitchell Kahn, Soho House New York's event and banquet manager and the author of the new book, Getting Groomed: The Ultimate Wedding Planner for Gay Grooms, about the ins and outs of wedding planning.
theFashionSpot: How did you get into wedding planning?
Jason Mitchell Kahn: My background is in theater as a playwright and when I first moved to New York I supplemented my career like many do as a waiter. That quickly evolved into events and led to working at the Soho House planning and executing all of their events. It's been the best education in the field as I've gotten to work on everything including movie premieres, fashion shows, art installations, awards show post parties and what I eventually learned were my favorite: weddings. In addition to the ones at Soho House, I started doing a bunch outside, including my own. Weddings combine what I love in playwrighting and events. I work with couples to help create their most beautiful story for the occasion.
tFS: As an event planner, when you're approached by a gay versus a straight couple — do the initial questions/concerns tend to be the same or different?
JMK: What I find is the biggest difference is the initial phases of planning. Women have often spent their lifetime dreaming of their wedding night and have a clear picture of what they want. Most gay grooms don't know where to begin, but once we lay the groundwork, there are tasks that are completely neutral such as balancing a budget or selecting a menu, and then many which are gay specific, like invitation wording, what to wear and how to design a ceremony processional.
tFS: Can you elaborate on wedding invitations? Any tips?
JMK: The wording of them is definitely one of the areas gay couples must really pay attention to detail and decide on what feels right. Things to consider are parental involvement (or not) with throwing the affair; whether it's taking place in a state where same-sex marriage is legal or not and to communicate properly to guests what to expect and what to wear. It's a great place to have a little fun too, as the wedding invitation sets the tone for the guests.
tFS: Any cost-saving tips?
JMK: Book a venue that is naturally beautiful and most of the design work is already done for you. Also opt for a less popular time of year or night of the week.
tFS: What do straight vs. gay couples tend to splurge on most? Tend to save on most?
JMK: I've found the wedding cake is much less important to gay couples, so they usually spend less. Women are more likely to splurge on their dress and accessories, but when grooms are up for it, I like persuading them to buy a special suit or tux. They have the advantage of being able to reuse it.
tFS: What do you think is the biggest mistake people make when planning a wedding?
JMK: Being too stressed about small things and not enjoying the planning process. It's meant to be fun! But in order to achieve this you have to be organized from the very beginning.
tFS: Any tips for good wedding gifts?
JMK: When couples create a registry, this makes it much easier for guests to know exactly what they want, but there are some other great ideas if you know the couple would enjoy them. You can treat them to a couples massage or nice dinner on their honeymoon. We had two guests give us a certificate for a wine and cheese pairing for six people in our apartment. We had a blast and got to share it with friends.
tFS: Any tips when it comes to managing a guest list? Is inviting a single without a plus-one a faux pas?
JMK: I think a lot of those etiquette rules have shifted in the modern wedding world. A couple must do what they feel comfortable with and can afford, but many only invite that single person with a plus-one if they know that guest won't know anyone else or will feel awkward. Any true friend should be able to understand what a couple is going through when they make these decisions and weddings can be great places for new romance to be discovered amongst the single people there!
tFS: Thoughts on themed weddings? Any way for them not to be cheesy?
JMK: It depends on the couple. I did a recent gay wedding that had The Great Gatsby as the theme and I heard repeatedly as guests arrived, "This is so them!" Weddings should be as personal as possible in telling the story of a couple and if that means having a theme then so be it. But nothing should ever upstage the couple and the love they want to declare in front of friends and family.
tFS: Things can always go wrong — any advice for staying calm?
JMK: All couples must reach a point of letting go on the big day. As an event planner there were things at our wedding that didn't go exactly as I had arranged. That's not where your head should be on wedding day and the unexpected surprises can be some of the best moments. Always remind yourself of why you're there to begin with…how lucky you are to have found the right partner in life. That won't change even if the salad course comes out 10 minutes late. If you're not working with an event planner, hand over the job of overseeing to someone capable you can trust.
tFS: What do you suggest people do the day before their wedding to relax?
JMK: Well, many times people are having rehearsals and rehearsal dinners and depending on the scope of the affair, they can be like second weddings. If that's the case, you'll want to hand the whole weekend of festivities over to capable hands. Be sure to eat well and drink plenty of water. If you can treat yourself to a little pampering. Be sure to get all tasks such as wedding party gifts, checks for vendors and picking up your dry-cleaned tux done far in advance to avoid scrambling on the day of.
tFS: Are there any trends you've been noticing as a wedding planner?
JMK: I think the rise of gay weddings is affecting the entire industry. I've literally had straight brides say to me, "I want a gay wedding because they're more fun." What's happened is that gay couples have been forced to think outside the box to change the wedding traditions that don't fit and invent new ones. But truthfully, all couples, gay or straight, should feel empowered to do this. Couples are being creative not only in design and what they serve, but also with traditions. I've had a bride in burgundy with no flowers because "that just wasn't her."


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As we all know, Manchester City were fined by UEFA this summer for breach of their newly implemented 'FairPlay' regulations.
Punishment included a £49m fine, a reduction in their Champions League squad, from 25 to 21, and a cap on wages, which must not exceed those of last season.
After fast-tracking their way to success over the last 5 years you could easily argue that City have at least brought themselves level, in terms of squad quality, with most of Europe's elite.
But, moving forward, they must try to spend less than they earn in revenue and sponsorships. Manchester City is, of course, a huge club with big turnover. But, moving forward, they will clearly have to tread carefully.
Reports over the last 24 hours suggest that they could be interested in bringing superstar striker Radamel Falcao, affectionately known to many as 'El Tigre', to the club this summer. The Express reports:
It was thought that Falcao was on the brink of returning to Madrid – where he played previously for Atletico – to join Real.
But it now seems those negotiations have hit a snag and reports in France suggest that City are looking to capitalise.
Manchester City could undoubtedly improve their squad with such a player. The 28 year old has been devastating in front of goal for most of his career, with 199 goals in his 302 career club games – a great scoring ratio by any standards.
But he would cost a fortune in fees and wages and, with those FairPlay sanctions kicking in, you would imagine that City would have to have a serious cull of playing staff in order to balance the books on this one.
Sergio Aguero is, and will continue to be, a superb player for Manchester City. But every other striker in the squad arguably has a price. Edin Dzeko has proven to be a regular goal scorer. But he, along with Negredo and Jovetic, have been the subject of speculation over the last year.
City would want four squad strikers up top so they could only afford to get rid of one of the above, unless they recruited a young hopeful for peanuts, or promoted from within.
But they could also offload players like Rodwell, Javi Garcia and Micah Richards, along with a raft of other peripheral squad stars.
So perhaps a deal could be in the offing for this explosive talent after all.
Let's see him in action. Manchester City fans: feasible acquisition?


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KM Interior Designs of Victoria, BC Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award
Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users
Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in Canada
Victoria, Canada, February 4, 2014 – KM Interior Designs (KMID) of Victoria, BC has been awarded "Best Of Houzz" by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The designer firm which specializes in luxury residential and hospitality was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.
The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2013. Design award winners' work was the most popular among the more than 16 million monthly users on Houzz, known as "Houzzers," who saved more than 230 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app. Winners will receive a "Best Of Houzz 2014" badge on their profiles, showing the Houzz community their
commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.
"Houzz provides homeowners with the most comprehensive view of a home improvement professional on the Web, empowering them to find and hire the right professional to execute their vision," said Liza Hausman, vice president of community for Houzz. "We're delighted to recognize KMID among our "Best Of" professionals for design as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes."
With Houzz, homeowners can identify not only the top-rated professionals like KMID, but also those whose work matches their own aspirations for their home. Homeowners can also evaluate professionals by contacting them directly on the Houzz platform, asking questions about their work and reviewing their responses to questions from others in the Houzz community.
Follow KM Interior Designs on Houzz http://www.houzz.com/pro/kminteriordesigns
The main focus of KMID is to give our clients an environment which far surpasses what they had initially envisioned. Each residential space is designed to celebrate the people who inhabit it and tell their story while each commercial space will be an inviting and interest-filled experience. Building your dream space should be enjoyable! KMID ensures that your renovation or new build runs smoothly from product procurement, project management and construction site review to the installation of furniture, fixtures and final dressings.
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home
design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality. For more information, visit www.houzz.com


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SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR's TATTOOS
According to VANISHINGTATTOO.COM, Gellar's tattoos consist of the following: She has a scripted Chinese tattoo with blossoms on her ankle which is a Chinese symbol for integrity. On her left hip are images of the Celtic alphabet. On her ankle she has a heart pierced with a dagger. On her back she has 2 dragonflies. Gellar's most recent tattoo is on her left inside forearm, the letters 'C' and 'R' (the initials of Charlotte and Rocky).


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|Orbit paperback, 1982 .Cover painting by Peter Jones.
Rear cover synopsis:
"Larry Greenberg's telepathic tendencies had been trained and developed to a critical level. The trouble was that if these psychic interchanges were strong enough, a man could end up not knowing who he really was. And when Larry's mind is taken over by a sinister alien force, he has to fight to retain his sanity - and divert a disaster that threatens all mankind."


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I've had some interesting opportunities recently to talk to men in contexts that invited me to explicitly involve a feminist lens. While waiting for a "to go" order last night, I struck up a conversation with a guy who was waiting for his food. We were both standing outside the restaurant--I was standing next to my bike, which wasn't locked up, and he was waiting with his dog. I asked him if I could pet his dog (who was super-cute, named "Jack", and very happy to get some pets) and he mentioned that he could bring the dog to the school where he taught 3rd grade, and the kids loved him. Asking some more questions, I found out he's been teaching for over a decade, teaches at a private school in Oakland, has also taught kindergarten, and loves his job. I have a close friend who teaches, and we've talked some about how there is a gendered skew for grade school teachers, most of whom are women, and about how men are sometimes looked at askance for even wanting to teach children. I asked my new acquaintance what it was like for him, being in a profession that has many more women than men.
He had an interesting response that sort of surprised me in its sexism: He said that it was hard to get things done sometimes, because women teachers are more emotional than he was (being a man), and less pragmatic. I was sort of taken aback--I wanted to acknowledge his experience (after all, I had kind of asked a relatively personal question of a stranger), but felt a need to know more, and to respond. Unfortunately, his food was ready at that point, and I didn't get to talk to him further. I didn't get to ask him, for instance, if perhaps the teachers at his school felt "more emotional" than he felt, making it about personal traits, rather than about so-called gendered traits. I didn't get to ask him what "pragmatic" meant to him (did it mean ignoring passionate stances?). I applaud anybody who becomes a teacher, mostly because it's such a tough job, and I'm glad that there are men who want to teach kids, but I found the overly simplified sexism a little disheartening. Perhaps if I had talked to him more about why he felt that way, I would have gained a better understanding of where he was coming from.


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What is an alumni chapter?
Alumni chapters are social and/or professional networking groups organised by and for the University of Leicester alumni. They help to bring fellow graduates together to participate in local activities and events, in a fun and friendly environment.
Chapters can be powerful and efficient information hubs, making it much easier to share ideas and messages between alumni and the University. They also provide a local contact for alumni, parents, and current and future students.
Chapters provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to all alumni and can be based anywhere in the world. Most chapters are organised geographically, aimed at alumni living in a particular city, region or country. But they can also be organised thematically – for instance around a particular academic discipline or department, career, or interest.
Some chapters may be organised both geographically and thematically – a chapter in a city may attract mainly alumni with degrees from a particular school or department. In those cases, we encourage chapter organisers to find ways to be as inclusive as possible of local alumni from other disciplines. It may be possible, for instance, to host some events that are open to all alumni and others that just cater to those from a particular discipline.
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Office of Loan Programs
Mortgage Origination Program (MOP)
The Mortgage Origination Program provides first deed of trust variable rate loans with up to 30-year terms at maximum amounts of 80 percent to 90 percent of value, depending upon loan size. MOP has a 1-year adjustable interest rate (Standard Rate) with a maximum annual adjustment of one percent, up or down. There is an interest rate cap of 10 percent over the starting interest rate (rate cap effective for loans made on or after January 1, 2014). At no time will the Standard Rate be less than 2.75 percent. Eligibility for MOP participation is generally restricted to qualified applicants who are purchasing a home in the campus area for the first time.
Current MOP rate
Mortgage Origination Program Interest Rate: 2.75 percent
(Effective May 2019 - July 2019)
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Following a surprising apology by company Chairman Akio Toyoda over the weekend, Toyota released photos of its new sports car concept built on the concept of "Great to own and fun-to-drive," to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Inspired by the popular AE86 which has been a cult car, the five-seat FT-86 which returns to the fundamental concept of a classic sports car with rear wheel drive configuration, compact dimensions, low center of gravity and lightweight construction.
The car will be powered by a 2.0-liter boxer engine that boasts of both performance and environmental friendly qualities. The engine is developed by Subaru, which Toyota is a part owner of. The dimensions of the vehicle are 4,160mm x 1,760mm x 1,260mm (LxWxH) with a wheelbase of 2,570mm. Further details will follow upon the car's unveiling.
This new model will surely attract the young buyers which the company chairman said have "moved away from their uninspiring cars". The FT-86 will be unveiled for its World Premiere alongside the FT-EV II, a compact electric vehicle designed for short distance travel.


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With my wedding just six months away, and the fear of not finding a wedding suit big enough, I agreed to try his magic. After an initial consultation that involved fitness testing and some measuring and weighing (6ft 3in and just over 23 stone, if you must know), I accepted that things had to change.
And so I embarked on The Regime, as I call it, which is essentially the GI diet and is based on the idea that complex carbohydrates (found in wholegrains, which contain fibre, so the body breaks them down more slowly than the simple carbs in refined grain) are the fuel needed for burning fat. If you're loaded up on those, then exercising will be that much more effective.
"Not only are complex carbs a brilliant source of energy," explains Jason, "they're a necessity for burning fat at the optimum level." Furthermore, they aren't just important to the body. "They're vital for keeping the brain working efficiently, too," says Jason. "If you don't have enough, the body moves into a process called 'glycogen sparing', which slows the metabolism down in order to save the complex carbs you do have, which can prevent fat loss and slow down brain activity." Without complex carbs, the body burns protein instead – in other words, the muscle that you've been working so hard to build.
So every meal must contain a serving of complex carbs; porridge or wheat or oats for breakfast, and then brown rice, corn, wheat or barley with lunch and dinner. Because the body takes longer to absorb and digest these foods, we stay full for longer and avoid that dangerous dip in energy levels that encourages snacking.
The Regime suits men in particular because you can eat as much as you like – there's no going hungry. You can eat as many vegetables, and as much fresh fish and white meat as you want. Lean lamb and beef are allowed once or twice a week. And, to the delight of men, you can even eat most curries. However, chocolate, ice cream and booze have to be avoided. Because of the bulky nature of the carb-based food, men take to the system better than women – and see faster results. And the results are seriously fast.
Despite the immense struggle – and I came desperately close to cheating – I had dropped one stone and two pounds by the end of my first week. This, of course, was not solely down to my new eating plan. I also had to fit in an hour of exercise a day. As I was seriously unfit, this only needed to be a brisk walk – enough to get my heart rate going between 120 and 130 beats per minute. Soon, walking wasn't enough and I stepped up the pace.
Then, as the wedding loomed, I made a final push to reach my target weight of 15 stone. I bought a cheap exercise bike and parked myself in front of the TV, pedalling away for 80 minutes while watching Rocky, Rambo and RoboCop. With the exception of my 26th birthday and Christmas (when I ate like a starved animal), I had not cheated once.
I reached my target weight of 15 stone with a few days to spare. That's eight stone lost in a little over six months. It was hard work, but the wedding was perfect, and the reactions of friends who hadn't seen me for years was worth the effort alone.
At the reception, and after half a year of abstinence, I eyed the wedding buffet with suspicion. I was off the leash and could eat what I wanted to now. Instead, I went for rice-based dishes with plenty of vegetables, and only gave the desserts the most cursory of glances. It's a testimony to how my whole outlook has changed. I have a new-found aversion to unhealthy foods and exercise is now part of my daily regime. Not only am I now down to 14 stone, I am also a better footballer than I ever was as a teenager!


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The World Wide Web Of Language: When Icebergs Collide, LOL
Words leave you winded. Some days, you will be walking down the street and hear something that punches you in the stomach. Other days, you will be reading a phrase that leaves you speechless. With increased international interactions, we are more aware that language has the ability to take our breath away.
We each react and adapt accordingly. Some find fascination in the meaning of sentences whereas others pick up on the inference of gesticulations — paying attention to the talky hands. Some absorb both. It's evolutionary.
I recently read an article on World Hum about Frank Bures' dissection of humans as lingual creatures. On his travels, he picked up words and phrases that reflect different meanings. To him, "[w]ords in other languages are like icebergs: The basic meaning is visible above the surface, but we can only guess at the shape of the vast chambers of meaning below."
It's as though phrases and words also have cultural implications: they seem to represent a people's general ideology. Cross-culturally, studies have found that children raised in independent societies (like North America) tend to use the first person more often as opposed to interdependent cultures (like in those classified as "Eastern"). That was before globalization.
Since international travel has grown, a new language has surfaced: Globish. As Bures references in his article, this new language is comprised of approximately 1,500 commonly used English words and Robert McCrum, author of a book about Globish, states that it may become "the linguistic phenomenon of the 21st century."
I wonder, especially with the internet, will this be so?
Another article on Vagabondish highlighted the key issues with the contemporary English language. In it, Turner Wright discusses the difficulties behind shortcuts and abbreviations like: "BRB," "LOL," and the ubiquitous "<3." Some may think that these are key indicators of our inherent laziness or our devolution.
However, I feel as though language, in all of its forms, is supposed to be used as a tool to communicate a meaning. I guess that is obvious. Still, when someone "IMs" with a friend, he uses symbols to get his point across. (I say "BRB" to people's faces because, first of all, it's hilarious and, second, they get what I'm saying.) The reality is that people are busy and if they find that short-cuts in communication are just as effective, then it might give them more time to write about/think about/share/live life.
To me, the most important time for perfect communication, to get your point completely across, is in social interaction — when words, symbols, intonation of laughter and waving hands work together to imply something deeper and more meaningful. Those are the moments that leave you breathless.
By Brit Weaver
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Toronto born and based, Brit is an avid leisure cyclist, coffee drinker and under-a-tree park-ist. She often finds herself meandering foreign cities looking for street eats to nibble, trees to climb, a patch of grass to sit on, or a small bookstore to sift through. You can find her musing life on her personal blog, TheBubblesAreDead.wordpress.com.


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LORD OVER SHAME Friday 27 May
Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
MEMORIZE: "And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed" (Joel 2:27)
READ: Joel 2:25-27
We have studied Jesus Christ as the Super Captain whose sphere of influence spans over all of Heaven, earth, and beneath the earth. He is also captain over failure because Psalm 46:1 says He is the very present help in trouble. Are you in need of help? The Lord will help you today. In Philippians 4:13, Paul testified that since Jesus came into his life, failure became a stranger to him. In the same vein, after Peter failed several times, he brought the matter before the Lord and he became a remarkable success (Luke 5:1-7). This simply tells us that as far as Jesus is concerned, there is no permanent defeat. 1 John 4:4 says Jesus Christ is greater than your external oppressors and as a result they shall bow to His orders.
Moreover, he is introduced to us as "… the Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle" (Ps. 24:7-10). Unlike what many think, Jesus Christ is not a civilian. He is a warrior, yet much more than that, He is the commander-in-chief of the heavenly host. This is why as a child of God; no enemy can knock you down permanently. Where He is, there is no permanent defeat. Have you been defeated in any endeavour? Bring it to the Lord and that defeat will become a sweet victory. He delivers victory to the defeated.
In addition to these, Jesus is captain over barrenness. Where He is, barrenness has to flee. In John 15:15, He says he is the fruitful Vine. He cannot reign over your life while you remain barren. One proof that He is truly in you is that your life will be fruitful. Have you been struggling with spiritual, financial or material barrenness? It has come to an end today! You shall bear fruit. Fruitlessness is an evidence of His absence. Every evidences of His absence in your life and situation shall be destroyed today in Jesus name. Lastly, He is also captain over shame. He is the King of Glory; hence, shame cannot be your portion. In fact, he promised in Joel 2:25-27 that His people shall not be victims of shame. Everything causing shame in your life shall fade into oblivion this season. The Lord will absorb your shame and replace it with His glory.
Everything causing shame in my life, family and ministry, Father, replace it with glory.
Bible in One year: Ezek. 40-42


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Last month, the announcement that Kristine Casey gave birth to her own grandson at 61 had media headlines flashing like neon in the red light district. But what about the grandmas who are in it for the long run? Sylvia Butler—a Special Education teacher from Greene County, Tennessee, who spent most of her childhood in […]
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How to better recruit your glutes and hamstrings muscles to improve your pedal power via correct pelvic posture on the bike.
The most powerful muscles to extend the hips – the down stroke portion of the pedaling motion – are the hip extensor muscles, specifically the "Glute Maximus," along with the hamstring muscles. Sadly they are more often than not under-leveraged and under-utilized due to poor posture on the bike. If you do not recruit effectively these muscles you can not use them to their optimum! The net result is less torque and power at the pedals. Improve your posture and control and take advantage of your most powerful pedaling muscles.
Our musculoskeletal system is a mechanical system driven by the laws of mechanical physics (hence the term Biomechanics, "bio" simply referring to a "living mechanical system"). Think levers and pivot points. When designing such systems the name of the game is leverage, torque, and power. For us humans bad posture decreases leverage, which decreases torque and power. Therefore, it is logical that in order to maximize the mechanical leverage of the glutes and hamstrings muscles, remember they are the extensors of the hip, and to improve torque and power at the hip and ultimately the pedals, we must pay attention to our posture on the bike. Here is how it works and what to look out for.
For a muscle to be able to contract strongly it has to be lengthened. The Glute Maximus and hamstring muscles are lengthened when the hips are flexed. There are two ways to flex the hip: one is to approach the thigh towards the torso, such as the upward motion of the pedal stroke; and the other is to approach the pelvis towards the thigh, which means titling the pelvis forward. This is where things get complicated and where riders make a crucial mistake. A forward tilt of the pelvis is the correct and desired posture while seated on the bike, but it will increase pressure on the groin as the groin is being pushed downward and into the seat. Obviously this isn't good or comfortable. The solution for most is to tilt the pelvis back, the opposite direction, an unconscious movement to relieve the discomfort, but this is bad and incorrect posture because as a consequence the glutes and hamstrings are shortened thereby decreasing their leverage and participation in hip extension. What to do?
The solution is to eliminate pressure at the groin and that can only be done via a modification to the saddle, so that when the pelvis is titled forward there is no pressure. There are seats available on the market that can help with this, but I haven't found any that do the job 100%, and therefore I developed my own modification that does eliminate the problem 100%. Here is a link to show you how to modify your saddle. (Modified Seat)
Now, as you maintain a forward tilt of the pelvis you will notice an increased leverage and participation of your glutes and hamstrings.
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Stories of my lifelong visitation, abduction experiences and all kinds of other randomness.
An Abductee Gets Personal--and Goes Public!
Close encounter witnesses rarely state their names in public, but Suzanne Chancellor not only does that, she's got a blog and a radio show, and a phenomenal story to tell. Listen and be horrified, enthralled and amazed as Whitley Strieber questions her on what happened to her and why she has taken the unprecedented step of going public not only with her information, but with her name. Is it time for others to step forward, perhaps many of us, maybe hundreds or even thousands?
What if we all did it. If enough of us say we're sick of hiding and sick of being laughed at and demand respect and state our names, we might well change the world, or take a very long step toward doing that.
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I'd say that I am quite an avid reader of the supernatural, and crime thriller, among other genres, which led me to write stories.
As I've stated at the beginning of this website, the book I've written and currently working on are stories that I'm here to reveal. Whether it's for my sake, or for theirs, or all the words in my books are just that, words, well, who knows, like my words up front, you decide that.
Besides, I also want to entertain you with the idea of the worlds where supernatural is no myth, and instead, it's something that once roamed freely on Earth, and then it was gradually buried, and had since been kept from our world because most of us are not yet ready for the gruesomeness it represents, the possibility that many bad things you see on the news have had a helping hand. But, like our own world of reality, the supernatural world has its own definition of beauty and wisdom, one that many of us can't comprehend.
Okay, then, the talk got a bit too serious, just don't get a wrong idea like I came from Planet P (wait, scratch that, that's a fiction bug planet). I'm just here to write, and I live with my husband, Julian, in Jakarta, the Capital of our country, the same city as our big family.
I've co-written few scripts meant for short movies, and translated short stories written by Mr. Saut Poltak Tambunan. These translated stories were first printed in in a small book I handed out at the book-signing event in AARP New Orleans in 2012.
I've recently translated into English, a comic book by the Percisa children.
You can look these awesome kids and their teacher Mr. Dude, and Mr. Saut Poltak Tambunan up on Something More, just check the navigation menu, or hey, just check them out on Facebook.
Moving on, I had participated in Bali Emerging Writers Festival 2012, and Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2012, and also took part in a book-signing event in Los Angeles 2013.
I've also participated and became one of the guest lecturers in a lecture at Parahyangan Catholic University in October 2015.
All and all, everything in those books, I dedicated to you, who is curious enough to flip open the pages, and willing to believe that there's still hidden wonders in this world.
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Fill Your Holiday Baskets with Made-in-Atlanta Food
BY: Broderick Smylie | Dec 17, 2013
Food has always been central to the Southern experience and that's certainly the case with the growing number of artisan products being created in the city. You'll find farmer's markets and upscale grocery stores teeming with top notch products ready to be shared during the holiday season or throughout the year. These are a few of my favorites. Nick Melvin, a chef who has cooked in many of the city's top restaurants and battled it out on the Food Network with Bobby Flay, recently introduced his specialty pickle brand to the city, Doux South. The name pays homage to Melvin's beloved home state of Louisiana. The flavors range from a cucumber variety that's anything but ordinary, called the Angry Cukes, a taste of summer in their Soulshine Peach Chutney and my personal favorite, their honey kissed turnips. Even if you think that you may not be into turnips, give them a try. The pickling brine makes them shine and after the veggies are gone, the brine can be used for anything from vinaigrettes to cocktails. Typical jellies and jams on the grocery shelves can be packed with high fructose corn syrup and preservatives, however made in Atlanta Emily G's Jams are made with fresh fruit and filled to the brim with flavor. Strawberry jams get a twist with chipotle or pineapple, and Emily's blueberry bold packs a spicy kick. They pair perfectly with Southern cheeses, a few of my favorites include Sweet Grass Dairy from Thomasville and Many Fold Farms out of Chattahoochee Hills. Proprietor Emily Meyers doesn't stop with jams, she has number of sauces for savory dishes including a collaboration with Rosebud chef Ron Eyester with her curry ketchup, and a zesty pepper vinegar that's been a big hit with patrons at area Farm Burger restaurants, not to mention my own kitchen. Salt is one item in the pantry that can turn an ordinary dish into something extraordinary and local artisans at Beautiful Briny Sea have a hit on their hands, using local ingredients at their Inman Park studio whenever they can. Their mushroom salt uses mushrooms from area farms and their Santa Salt studded with pink peppercorns adds a spicy and colorful finish to a gourmet dish. Looking for a luxe touch for an Italian dish? Try their truffle salt made from fleur de sel studded with Italian truffles. All salts are mixed by hand in small batches.They've even collaborated with Fishs Eddy for a special edition Everything Bagel salt. All products can be found in local retailers including Beehive Co-Op, Cook's Warehouse, Star Provisions, area farmer's markets and the businesses' own websites.
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Chileans angry over shoddy earthquake reconstruction
Feb. 28 - Families of earthquake victims protest in Santiago, Chile over what they say are the government's poor reconstruction efforts. Lindsey Parietti reports.
Families of earthquake victims protest in Santiago, Chile. Angry over reconstruction efforts, they gather outside the government site of La Moneda on the second anniversary of the earthquake. Protesters claim the government is using shoddy construction materials to repair some 30 billion U.S. dollars in damage. As they walk through the streets with mock houses made of cardboard, police unleash water cannons on the crowd. Many blame President Sebastian Pinera for not doing enough. The 8.8 magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami killed more than 500 people on February 27, 2010. Lindsey Parietti, Reuters


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Y7 Pupils wishing to be considered for a place on the Hadrian's Wall trip, please return the reply slip to the school office by Monday 3rd June at the latest. If your child is successful, a deposit of £65 must be paid by Friday 7th June. Many thanks.
Luciana and her partner represented Yorkshire at the Acro NDP (gymnastics) National finals in Stoke-On-Trent. Achieved Silver 🥈🥈Amazing!
Canada on Tuesday!! How exciting for them
Congratulations to Jazmine A, who passed her Grade 5 Piano exam with MERIT. Well done. Keep up the good work.
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Well done to the Y7 Cricket Team for their efforts in the U12 Cup Competition. Salendine Nook hit 66 off 16 overs KMS hitting 50 runs off 16 overs. Really difficult to get the ball away v some very strong bowling. Great Camaraderie! Thanks to all the parents for supporting.
Unfortunately the rugby competition and Neiley races are postponed today.
Many congrats to the Y8 Boys Footie Team after a great win 3-2 v Honley in the U13 Cup this evening. Grit, desire and camaraderie were exemplary. Great to end their KMS footie on a high. A tremendous bunch of lads with great parental backing. Thank you.
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"Vote: The instrument and symbol of a free man's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country." ~ American author Ambrose Bierce
There are two dynamics in the modern American political landscape that have combined to act as a steady eroding current on the foundational rock of liberty. One is the lame duck session of Congress that occurs every two years, and the other is the relatively new push for early voting.
With the lame duck session, politicians who are retiring or have been voted out of office have one last chance to stick it to the voters, knowing they won't face another election where they will have to answer to their constituents. Really, really bad legislation has a habit of getting passed during the lame duck session.
In 2010, following the political earthquake that was the TEA Party revolution, which saw Democrats demolished at the polls in a historic fashion after passing the so-called "stimulus" bill, ObamaCare, and other items on the leftist wish list, outgoing Democrats (with the aid of a few dependably undependable Republicans) took one final shot at their countrymen, extending unemployment benefits up to nearly two years, repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (the prohibition against open homosexuals in the military established under Bill Clinton, the repeal of which changed the focus of our military from being the world's finest fighting force to a social experiment in the normalization of sexual deviancy and mental illness), and the passage of the New START treaty, which in practice forced the U.S. to reduce the size of our nuclear arsenal while allowing Russia to keep, and even expand, its own.


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Mortgage Loan Officer/Originator-Fredericksburg Region
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- Closes
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- Hours
- Full Time
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Posted January 29, 2009on:
I decided to host my own blog so please update your bookmarks to http://www.after5blog.com.
See you there!
My ballet barre
Posted January 22, 2009on:
Right after New Year's Eve I wrote about starting to exercise using Yoga Pilates DVD. HAHAHA! HEHEHE! HOHOHO! I didn't even manage to put the DVD into the DVD player, not to mention actually exercise. So my husband put his foot down, because he hears me complain all the time about not fitting into my clothes and about not being able to go to ballet class every day. I don't even go twice a week, which my schedule would actually allow, because I believe in all or nothing. Today, he built me a ballet barre. My dear husband has built me my own, personal, custom made ballet barre. How cool is that? And we have wood floors in our apartment so there is really nothing preventing me from giving myself a ballet barre every day. I even have room to do simple combinations in the "center", perhaps with a pirouette or two, no jumps because the floor is not sprung (but we are on the ground level). I've finally ran out of excuses to avoid exercise, which is actually great. On the other hand I could say that I am missing a mirror, or that the floor is slippery, and that I am really used to marley. Hmm…
Here is the awesome barre and me holding on for dear life while my toes are getting crushed in my old pointe shoes.
If anyone is curious, the pointe shoes are an old pair of Sonata by Bloch, my favorites. After wearing Freeds for a few years, putting on a pair of Sonata's was like wearing the softest and most comfortable sneakers. I know I just uttered a blasphemy, it should work the other way around with Freeds being the great shoes, but my feet chose otherwise.
New style icon
Posted January 21, 2009on:
Our First Lady, Michelle Obama, has been a style icon in making for a while. However, today she truly became one. Her outfit for the inauguration ceremony was so elegant and beautifully made. I loved the green gloves and shoes; they worked really well with the outfit. Then, Mrs. Obama kicked it up a few notches, and chose a beautiful white gown for the inaugural balls. She looked stunning in it. Below are pictures of both outfits so you can see for yourself. Could it be that style has finally arrived to Washington, DC?
A new day, a new beginning
Posted January 20, 2009on:
Today the darkness of the past eight years will be gone officially. The remnants of it will still haunt us for a while, but we, as the people of United States, have chosen to look into the future and to recognize that our diversity only makes us stronger. And so it starts… Barack Obama will be sworn in as the new President of the United States, and his taking of the office has a meaning for each of us individually. It inspires me that my fellow citizens have risen above hatred and negativity, and have chosen a new beginning. It inspires me that we have all been asked to at last take responsibility for our actions, to better our communities, and to take care of our less fortunate neighbors. I applaud such a message because it is so common sense, yet it is so rare. It will take all of us, united, to right the wrongs that have been done. I hope the good will and positive energy spread across the borders so that we can redefine globalization as something which brings prosperity to all people and to our beautiful planet.
So, Mr. Obama, here is to you, and here is to light. Here is to our future!
The Silver Spoon – conclusion
Posted January 20, 2009on:
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It has been a while since I've provided an update to my adventures in kitchen. Last week I sampled recipes from The Sliver Spoon, and I must say the results were somewhat less than spectacular. Most recipes turned out pretty good, but some I had to eat by myself for lunch two days in a row because my family refused to dig in. Oh well, at least they tried it.
What worked:
Pork chops in Gorgonzola, pg. 766 – superb, especially if you like Gorgonzola cheese
Chicken with cream, pg. 924 – my husband hated it because he is particular about chicken, and my daughter saw him grimace when he tasted so that was the end of that meal for them. I, on the other hand, loved it.
Cream of spinach soup, pg. 221 – this was a really nice and healthy soup. The toddler liked it in spite of the green color, so 'nuff said.
Tortiglioni with mushroom and eggplant, pg. 304 – a very nice dish, I could not find tortiglioni so I used rombi and we loved it. Even the little one ate a few pieces of mushroom and eggplant.
What didn't work (for me):
Broiled eggplant, pg. 512 – I don't know why this recipe didn't succeed, but I am suspecting it had to with the broiler in my oven. The eggplant tasted like a boiled shoe. Surprisingly, it tasted pretty good the next day. I think perhaps all the flavors (basil, garlic, eggplant and olive oil) had a chance to mix. Of course I smothered it with some cream sauce from the Chicken with cream dish (see above).
Overall, I think my experiment has not made me a bigger fan of the cookbook. In all fairness, I have not tried too many recipes, but what I tried was certainly all right, and I think it will do for once in a while. The section that I still have to tap into is the Desserts. I suspect that I after sample a few of the recipes from that section, I will be ready to lay my life on the line defending the cookbook. I'll let you know.
The Duchess
Posted January 19, 2009on:
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Last night I settled myself comfortably on my couch to enjoy a historical movie called The Duchess. The movie is based on a biography of Georgiana Spencer, the Duchess of Devonshire. It is a beautiful movie, and Kierra Knightely is truly lovely in it. The costumes were dreamy, opulent, a perfection, although I can't imagine how long it would take a woman of Duchess' stature to get dressed in the morning. What surprised me the most was the mood of the movie. I expected something between Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Le Ridicule, but it was not anything like that at all. Without giving anything away, I will just say that it made me very sad for her and the life she lived. Even though I am sure the movie makers have taken certain liberties while making the movie, they seem to have stuck to the essence of Georgiana's story. All I can say is that I am very happy that women before me have fought for our rights, so at least in some parts of the world women are free and mostly equal to men. Unfortunately, that is not the case in many other parts of the world. but maybe the 21st Century will change that.
Amanda Foreman wrote the book on which the movie is based and from the reviews it received from the readers on Amazon it is quite good. I am going to add it to my reading list.
My hair stylist
Posted January 18, 2009on:
Today my super cool hairstylist gave me a super cool haircut. It is edgy and short, and I really like it. While chatting with him about fashion, I mention The Sartorialist, a really cool blog that I love and visit frequently. I also realized at that moment that I have not added The Sartorialist to my blog and so tonight I am correcting that wrong. Anyway, my hairstylist was noticed by the man behind the blog while he was in New York City walking down the street. And when the guy asked him if he could take a picture, he agreed without realizing who was photographing him. So here he is, my super cool hairstylist. If you live in DC area and want a super cool haircut, email me and I will gladly pass you the number of his salon.


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Fire door safety in education
Fire Safety in Education
It is important that fire doors in education establishments are held open in a safe and secure way. Often members of staff will wedge open the fire doors to relieve the daily rush of young people in corridors.
Why hold fire doors open?
Fire doors are often kept open to ease access for pupils, as well as staff to aid the easier manoeuvre of trolleys and equipment throughout large buildings.
Why install a wire-free system?
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Design Indaba
I didn't make it to "Design Indaba" but from reading the press, it was a fantastic gathering of graphic design illuminaries from all over the world. You can pick up lots and lots of info and visuals at the Design Indaba Magazine, and be sure to check out the "superstars" section. Herman Manson covers a great presentation by Dana Arnett, a founding principal and CEO of VSA Partners. (Client list : Harley-Davidson, IBM, General Electric, Coca-Cola and Nike, among others!)
Manson asks: How do you think social media is impacting on graphic design? In the newspaper world info graphics seem to be on the up as newspapers try to condense information (as social media often does).
Arnett replies:
Your question, while relevant, reminds me a similar question I was asked years ago... "Will the Macintosh computer kill graphic design?" In my experience, medias and mediums have, and will, always evolve. Just as the Mac has become an indispensable part of design, so too will many forms of social media. Afterall, the use of the "social" proceeding "media" is already becoming dated. There will be plenty of bigger and better opportunities for graphic design as the digital age progresses...the question is, "Will graphic designers evolve design?".
You should go and read the whole article!
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The Kullu Rajahs' Memorial Stones
The "The Kullu Rajahs' Memorial stones" outdoor display just above the Roerich House to the right of the main road brings us back to the Middle Ages when Naggar was the capital of the ancient principality of Kuluta (in the mid-17th century the capital was transferred to Sultanpur, now the town of Kullu). The princely residence of Rajput princes who ruled Kuluta was the Naggar Castle known today to the local people and tourists as the hotel "Castle."
Here, two hundred meters below the "Castle" at the probable royal cremation site the memorial stones of Kuluta rajahs and their wives were set arranged in several rows. In India these funerary steles are called "barsela" and "sati." In his book "Art in the Kullu valley" first published in India in 1967 Svetoslav Roerich wrote, "Kullu Rajas Memorial stones with images of Rajas and Ranis can be found in the valley below the main road leading to the Naggar Castle from Kathrein, and close to this place there is a large number of such slabs... Many of them were affected by natural conditions while others went over time into the ground..."
In 2004, the surviving memorial stones were moved to the Roerichs' Estate and installed in three rows in a specially prepared site.
These stones are mainly of a rectangular shape rounded at the top. The Rajah's figure is in the central part and near and below there are outlines of women's figures. Often they contain images of a horse. The original images on almost all the stones are badly damaged and have multiple losses as they were made of grey sandstone; it is quite a fragile material.
The clothing of people depicted on the steles is of particular interest. On some of them both male and female figures are arrayed in long cape-dresses similar to those on coins and sculptures of the Kushan Empire (I – early III centuries A.D.). On some stones you can discern a garment resembling a sari with one end lying on the left shoulder. Women's dress on stones of the later period reminds us of Rajputana women's clothes recorded in the works of traditional Indian miniatures.
The upper part of many slabs has a shikhara motif – a pyramidal carved pommel specific to Indian temples. Shikhara is decorated with a pattern traditional to the Kullu valley temples.
The Rajahs' and Ranis' memorial stones preserved in Naggar keep the History itself – the ancient history of Kuluta, India and mankind. We should carefully preserve and study historical and cultural monuments of our heroic and tragic past, for without knowledge and comprehension of historical process in all its richness it is impossible to define the main tracks of our future. As Nicholas Roerich asserted, there is no future without past.


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Solas Orthodontics
Client: Solas Orthodontics
Type: Orthodontics
Practice: 4 Chairs
Location: Wembley WA
Site Description: This was a brand new building with an external entry and an entry off the foyer.
Design: We polished the concrete floor. We used pressed tin on the walls. Our client's logo is bright blue and bright green so we incorporated those colours in the internal design palette.


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From the project website (accessed 2015-11-17):
SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations (ed. Daniel Schwartz) is a factoid-based prosopographical tool similar to the The Prosopography of Anglo-Saxon England (PASE). SPEAR is designed to provide information about persons and their relationships within the context of historical events. This online prosopography will be the first ever created with a specific focus on Syriac texts. SPEAR will contain new data about people in Syriac texts (their name or names, dates, important events, possessions they bought, sold, or owned, ethnic identity, language, education, people to whom they wrote letters, religion, vocation, etc.).


text: Porkers in glass houses shouldn't meet wolves. One day, the three impeccably dressed pigs tuck their drafting tools under their arms and leave their impressive house (the Gamble House, by Greene and Greene) in the woods, waving goodbye to Mother. The first builds a house of scraps (sheet metal and fence pieces and wood—it's the Gehry House); the second of glass (Philip Johnson's Glass House); the third of stone and concrete (Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater). Evil wolf, in boots, black leather jacket and shades, rides in on a motorcycle. He makes quick work of the first two houses, but the third proves challenging. Before wolf meets his end coming down the chimney, he and the third pig have a couple of encounters at Frank's Flea Market and Johnson's Farm that parallel the original tale. Guarnaccia's illustrations are quirky and stylish, incorporating notable 20th- and 21st-century architecture and interior design elements (the key is on the endpapers). His text lags the illustrations in hipness, though. And why, in this time of eco-consciousness, does he disdain the recycled house of scraps? (Picture book. 3-6)