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CALGARY – Dominic Boivin's black and brown paisley school backpack sits empty in a corner of his bedroom, near the computer chair where the Calgary teen used to play his Xbox.
It's the same backpack his parents watched a police officer carry up their driveway one night last June. Behind the police officer, Dominic's body lay in a medical examiner's van. A citywide search for him was over.
On June 6, 2012, Dominic "the Dominator" Boivin — a once-gifted soccer player and honour student with a lopsided grin and a gentle soul — took his life after four years of struggling against constant, mysterious, body-wide pain.
At its worst, the pain was so severe Dominic could not walk or eat, and could barely speak. His parents fed him liquids through a child's sippy cup.
At its best, the pain was partially blunted by aggressive therapy and a host of drugs ranging from anticonvulsants to antidepressants. One of those drugs would later provide his ultimate escape.
In the end, 18-year-old Dominic Boivin's suicide is a story of a teenager adrift in the medical system, who had lost all faith and hope that doctors could make the hurting stop. It's a story of how day-in, day-out physical suffering consumed not just a young man, but an entire family.
In the weeks before his death, when the pain had begun hammering away with renewed ferocity, Dominic had wondered aloud whether it would be with him forever. He was also aware of the toll his suffering was taking on his family, says his mother, Nathalie Bellavance.
On May 25, Dominic addressed an advisory committee for a school-based, province-wide community mental health program. He had been asked to speak about how someone copes mentally with pain that never ends. He described the months when his body was a virtual prison of pain. His jaw was locked; he could barely move. He spoke about how the only thing that kept him alive — "kept me surviving, kept me breathing, kept me thinking positive" — was his mind.
"It was at that point that I realized how powerful the mind was, how powerful my own mind was," Dominic says in a video shot that day.
Twelve days later, Dominic took his life.
Chronic pain in children is not unknown. Between five and eight per cent of children and youths have unrelenting or recurrent pain so severe it affects their ability to go to school, sleep or function. Often the source is a mystery.
For them, research shows that the transition from child to adult care can be an extraordinarily vulnerable time if there is no co-ordinated care, says Dr. Jennifer Stinson, a nurse practitioner at the chronic pain program at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. Yet few programs have formal transition plans. The waits for adult pain clinics can stretch two or three years. Stinson says youths can feel as if they're in limbo. Many struggle with the side effects of drugs that cause mood and personality changes. Many aren't believed, or their symptoms are downplayed, she said. Chronic pain is something older people get, this misguided thinking goes.
Yet Dominic is not alone. It's rare, says Stinson, but she is aware of other young people who have attempted suicide because of persistent pain.
Brown-haired, blue-eyed Dominic Boivin was a "physical tornado" from the moment he was born on April 10, 1994. By 16 months, he was climbing out of his crib. He refused to crawl backward down the stairs on his belly. Instead, he went feet first. His first word was "tomber" – French for "fall."
He began playing soccer at age five. He was a cannonball on the soccer field, so tough his father, Jean Boivin, worried constantly that Dominic would injure himself or another player. His coaches and the parents of his teammates nicknamed him "the Dominator."
Then, at the start of Grade 8, in 2007, Dominic began feeling pain in his right knee. Soon it spread to both knees. He started physiotherapy and massage, but the pain crept upward, into his hip flexors, his lower back, his shoulders and then his neck. "There's something wrong with my body," he told a doctor.
A rheumatologist ruled it arthritis of the ligaments and tendons. But an anti-inflammatory drug couldn't blunt the burning and stinging, nor could high doses of the powerful steroid prednisone. Next, the diagnosis was fibromyalgia, a label often used when doctors can find no other explanation for pain. Desperate, the family tried acupuncture, biofeedback and nutritional supplements.
Then, in the summer of 2009, Dominic's jaw began to hurt. Within weeks, his jaw and mouth became stuck open. Nathalie, a teacher, had to take time off work to look after him, feeding her son smoothies and liquid meal replacements, tilting his head back to keep the fluids from spilling down his chin.
Dominic's body felt as if it were on fire. "Some days, all I would do is lie in bed and wait for my entire body to stop burning, but it never did," he once wrote in a brief autobiography. "I was officially a vegetable. " It was then, he wrote, that he finally realized "how much pain it took to bring a man to his knees."
His older sister, Marie-Pier, remembers watching her brother as he sat immobilized in front of the TV and thinking, " 'Oh my God, what is happening to him. What the hell is going on?'
"He couldn't talk and his mouth was kind of open … It was like the pain was internal and he wanted to scream and shout and tell us how much pain he was in, but he couldn't. It was like it was all locked inside him."
His weight dropping, Dominic was finally admitted to hospital.
"When I first met him he couldn't speak, he couldn't move and he was mostly in a bed or in a wheelchair," said Dr. Jorge Pinzon, a pediatrician at Alberta Children's Hospital and consultant to the hospital's pediatric complex pain clinic.
Testing ruled out underlying physical causes, such as a brain tumor, MS, stroke or lupus. Pinzon said that, after discussing the case with the specialists involved, doctors felt it was possible that Dominic was struggling with a complex pain condition as well as "conversion-type disorder." The theory is that the physical symptoms are subconsciously being caused by some underlying emotional trauma or psychological distress, without the person being aware of what is happening to him or her.
But a psychiatrist who specializes in fibromyalgia concluded in a written assessment of Dominic that there was nothing in his history to suggest to her that the start of his pain coincided with any "psychosocial stressor."
Gradually, with physiotherapy and other exercises and support offered by the children's hospital pain team, the worst pain began retreating. In late summer, 2010, when Dominic was 16, his care was transferred to an adult pain clinic. "He was walking, he was talking, he was having a regular life, he was in a relationship," Pinzon recalls. Doctors felt the expertise of the adult hospital "may bring some relief to (Dominic) and the family," Pinzon said.
Dominic indeed had shown improvements in his mobility and other symptoms. "We made the connection (with the adult hospital)," Pinzon said. The family doctor was contacted as well to make sure Dominic was being followed, Pinzon said. "When he left our pediatric system, he was functional but still having difficulty with chronic, unexplained complex pain."
It took six months for Dominic to get into the first orientation session at the adult hospital, and another six months before the medical team saw him. While he waited to see the doctors, Dominic attended sessions on how to self-manage pain, set goals and exercise. But meanwhile, his pain wasn't abating. His psychiatrist started him on clonazepam, a muscle relaxant. He would later be warned that, in high doses, clonazepam could stop his breathing.
When Dominic met with the medical team in August 2011, he told the doctors marijuana was the only thing that seemed to be helping, the family says. By then, he had a federal licence to possess it for his pain. The doctors agreed to support his use of pot if he reduced his other medications.
Nathalie says that Dominic met with the medical team only once, and then with a psychologist. Six months later, his care was transferred back to his family doctor. "They said, 'if you need help, phone us,' " Nathalie said. "(The family doctor) told Dom, 'stay positive, do your physio.' But what more could she do?"
Doctors at the pain clinic told Postmedia News that it would be inappropriate to comment on a particular patient's care.
But Dr. Chris Spanswick, medical leader of the Calgary Pain Program, said systems are in place to identify patients who need to be seen by the medical team sooner, and that once patients complete the program, "we don't so much as discharge them, we share their care with family doctors, and if the family docs have a problem they can pick up the phone and say, 'What do I do?' "
"No system is perfect," Spanwsick said. "But I guess what I want to get across to you is (that) we do take this very seriously." He said links are being strengthened with the children's service so that children are followed regularly "until we can get them physically into a part of our program."
The clinic's current wait list contains 1,700 names.
Under his family doctor's direction, Dominic started tapering the clonazepam. Slowly the pain increased. He was studying hard to keep up with the few courses he was taking online or in class, but his short-term memory was shot, a side effect of his drugs. "I can't remember anything," he told one of his teachers, Anne Payne. On the days the pain was really strong, Dominic "would just shut down," Payne recalled. It was in the way he moved, she says, the way he struggled to sit down and get up. "He moved like he was 88 years old."
Friends stopped calling. "They had a hard time dealing with him," Jean Boivin said.
Gradually, even the marijuana stopped working. Most nights, he barely slept. Most days, he stayed home from school. Still, Dominic tried to stay positive, his parents said.
Then he felt the pain in his jaw returning.
In medical school, doctors are taught to diagnose and to treat. "We don't know very well how to deal with things that we don't understand," says Jocelyne McKenna, an Ottawa anesthesiologist who is Dominic's aunt.
"The biggest sadness that I have for Dominic is that when he was admitted to hospital, when he was very, very incapacitated and could hardly speak and feed himself, the intensive therapy he got helped him, and he got better.
"But there was only so much of that available to him."
Dominic's closest friend, Alain Mutambala, said pain changed Dominic; it made him more compassionate and sensitive to the suffering of others. The two friends spoke about suicide once. "He told me there were times he thought of it, and he asked me if I ever thought of it," Alain said. But they never discussed it again.
On Nov. 30, 2011, Dominic wrote: "Personally, I am extremely fortunate to this day that my name isn't engraved on a tombstone in a cemetery."
By the end of May 2012, the pain had taken a new hold. Nathalie stayed home from school for three days.
They saw his family doctor. "She talked to him for an hour," Nathalie recalls. "She asked, 'How are you Dom? How are you mentally? Do you have any black thoughts?' " She detected nothing.
Days before Dominc died, Marie-Pier remembers, her brother suddenly told her, "Marie-Pier, you know I love you, right?" He told her he needed a hug. She wonders now if he was preparing for death.
"I remember all those times when I was in a rush to do something else, and he would wake me in the morning and say, 'Marie-Pier, can you please help me put my socks on?'
"It was such a futile part of my day and it was so frustrating that my brother had to ask for that, it was so humiliating for him."
The Friday night before he died was his high school prom at Ecole Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys. Dominic, who wasn't graduating because he had fallen so far behind, stayed home.
On Sunday night, Nathalie bent and looked into her son's eyes as he sat in his computer chair, ramrod straight because of the pain, playing his Xbox. She stroked his hair and told him that she would stay home the next day if he needed her to.
Dominic reassured her that he would be okay by himself.
On Tuesday, Dominic took a taxi to his physiotherapy appointment, returning home sometime around 3 p.m. He wrote "physio tomorrow 2:45 pm!" on a note and left it on the kitchen counter. Then he took the near-full bottle of clonazepam from a kitchen shelf, as well as a bottle of vodka. He wore dark blue sweatpants and a royal blue Nike hoodie, and carried his backpack. He left his wallet and cellphone behind.
When Nathalie returned home from school shortly after 4 p.m., she called out to her son. There was no answer.
The clonazepam was missing. Her heart started to pound.
His sister's silver Honda Civic was gone too.
Calgary police issued a missing persons report, seeking public assistance in finding an 18-year-old teen "with extremely limited mobility and who walks extremely slowly." Friends began searching the city.
At 11 p.m. that night, a violent thunderstorm hit. Jean drove for hours, searching for his son, until his car stalled in a flooded street. He got out and ran across a field through pounding rain and lightning. "Where's my son?" he remembers thinking, his panic rising. "Oh my God, where is he?"
On Dominic's computer, Nathalie had found a list of websites on how to commit suicide with clonazepam and alcohol.
Alain Mutambala remembers sitting in a car the next day with a friend, wondering where to look for Dominic. Alain had tried to reach Dominic the week before, but Dominic wouldn't answer his calls or text messages. Suddenly, sitting in the car, Alain said he felt Dominic's presence. "I could feel his energy, it was like he was in front of me, it was like he was smiling at me … I had a very strong feeling that it was him saying, 'everything is OK now.' "
Dominic's body was discovered some time around 6 p.m. that day, June 6. He had driven his sister's car to a small condominium development on a crescent only 200 metres from his home, parking in a spot hidden from the curb by a tree.
Nathalie remembers hearing sirens. Then, at 7:15 p.m., she and Jean watched through the living room window as the police car and van pulled up. The police had Dominic's backpack. They carried his ring and silver cross necklace in a small plastic bag.
Emotionally, "we just lost it," Jean said. "They tried to calm us down but there was no way of calming us down."
Nathalie pleaded with the police to let her see her son's body. They blocked the door. "You don't know how sick he was," she cried. "Is he at peace? Does he look like he's in peace?"
They did see their son one last time – three days later, in the mortuary in a cedar cremation casket. Dominic was dressed in a favourite white shirt and sweat pants. They had dressed their son in death the way he dressed in life, always in sweat pants and never jeans, because it hurt his hips too much to wear jeans.
The grieving parents blame no one. But they say the transition between child and adult care was too long, and that not enough was done to help Dominic get the social or peer support needed to keep him from feeling so isolated and alone. "Why did he take his life? I think there was no hope anymore of getting better," Nathalie says. "I think his first goal was to get rid of the pain. He said, "I cannot do this anymore.' "
Experts in the field say chronic pain in youth cries out for better political and public awareness. What's needed, they say, is increased training for health-care providers in diagnosing and treating children's pain; increased funding to reduce waits, including mental-health services; more research into drugs to better control pain; better transition planning for youths moving to adult centres; and Internet-based programs to help link youths in pain to others for support.
"We don't judge his decision," Nathalie says, as Jean slips his hand over her own. "It's very hard, it's heart-breaking. We're never going to forget him … We're just hoping that we can help another person not make the same choice, and push the medical system to do something."
Their son left them with a story to tell, Jean says, "and a burden to lift off his spirit."
Factbox: Where to go for help
If you are in crisis, go immediately to your nearest emergency department or call 9-1-1.
If you are feeling suicidal or need someone to talk to contact a crisis centre. For a list of crisis centres in your area, go to http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now.
BC – http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-british-columbia/
Alberta – http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-alberta/
Saskatchewan – http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-saskatchewan/
Manitoba – http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-manitoba/
Quebec – http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-quebec/
Ontario – http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-ontario/
(Sources: Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health; Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention)


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For the safety of the public and the safety of the collection, the Gardens Horticultural staff need one day per month to complete jobs that may pose safety risks to visitors, such as dropping tree limbs, renovating paths, or controlling pests.
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Jul 19, 2011 | ISBN 9780307730091
Jul 12, 2005 | 120 Minutes
Praise for Dinner with a Perfect Stranger
"Here's a wonderful feast for the mind and soul! Pull up a chair and eavesdrop on this provocative conversation. If you're like me, you'll hear questions that match your own — and answers that can change your life."
— Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for a Creator
"There's just one thing people need in order to live a happy, abundant life: to be convinced that God loves them. Want to be convinced? Read Dinner With a Perfect Stranger. The author deftly anticipates and answers every question. I predict this little book will become a classic–one of a handful of modern books (like Mere Christianity) that people read to kindle or rekindle faith. All of the "business" surrounding the dinner is done so well it reminds me of Babette's Feast–simple, earthly details that profoundly convey spiritual reality. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is truly a wonderful book that makes me feel I've just heard the gospel for the very first time."
— Mike Mason, author of The Mystery of Marriage, Champagne for the Soul, and Practicing the Presence of People
"The choice is yours: Enjoy a delicious meal of, say, veal fantarella with grilled vegetables. Or spend a quiet hour reading David Gregory's book. You may find an altogether different sort of hunger has been sated by the final page. Brilliant in its simplicity, fearless in its presentation of the truth, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is one invitation you'll want to RSVP."
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Color my Room with MyColortopia by Glidden
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This only works if your walls are already bare. I tried using it over wallpaper, but it just made the wallpaper brighter. Bummers! Was anxious to see what my kitchen would look like.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Love all the colors! Can you tell me what color the last one is-that pretty blue?ReplyDelete
I actually never heard of MyColortopia, but it looks awesome. One of the biggest issues in renovating is deciding the right wall color. This is such an informative post. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
LOVE this!! thank you so much for sharing!ReplyDelete
That is awesome!!!! Thx for showing this! #ihatepaintingReplyDelete
Can you list what colors you chose? I love the third one (top right).ReplyDelete
I am definitely going to check that out! I just did a post on my new blog about my dream guest bedroom, but I haven't quite found a color out of the thousands out there. I fall into the overwhelmed category, for sure.ReplyDelete
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Just curious....er nosey ~ are one of the colors you have on the walls ~ one you are going to use? I was immediately drawn to the bottom right, but also like the top left =)ReplyDelete
Shelly, After I saw this post I spent an hour having fun with my kitchen. I even used this tool to recolor my cabinets. I'm itching to remodel them to a pretty French white style. This is a super fun tool and it's so going to get me into trouble. If hubby yells, I'm sending him to you. ☺ReplyDelete
That is RAD!! No seriously....need to try this out for my dining room b/c I can not figure out WHAT to do with the bland space. I keep on hoping that one of these days House of Smiths will want to come do it for me =) Haha, wouldn't THAT be great!ReplyDelete
This is a really amazing tool, I have so much painting to do this winter. This would help alot :)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:17 AM
génial!!!! merci!!!ReplyDelete
This looks like it would be fun to try. Love your blog!ReplyDelete
Thanks - this can become very addicting.....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Love the blue and the grey. Now I need to do this for my bathroom. I hate choosing paint color, but this could definately help.ReplyDelete
will do- thanks a bunch- im trying to get my husband to let me paint the mantel...whats your advice on painting over natural wood- I bet you say paint it up!ReplyDelete
That is an awesome tool. I'm looking for the perfect shade of gray and this will help! Thanks!ReplyDelete
OMG, I love this! I am going to set it up right now as I am in the middle of trying to pick a paint colour for my blank slate laundry room as well. Thanks for sharing this!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:04 AM
Thank you so much for this resource. I'm going to try it right now. I've been wanting to change our living room for a while now and just can't commit to a color. This is absolutely perfect. You always have great ideas. Thanks, Shelley.ReplyDelete
This is really cool. I think I will mention this in one of my posts. I will link to your blog. I also have you listed on my blogroll. I'm new to this whole blog thing, but I find the blogging community really inspiring. Thanks!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Ok this is totally random. I just have a question about paint colors. Because I know that you're awesome at everything you do, I have come to you! Are there basic rules with paint? Like can you use a cold color in one room and warm color in the next? Or is that a big no no.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hmm... I personally like to try and stay with a pretty basic color scheme. So for example, we have a creamy white throughout most of the house, but in nook areas and rooms we will paint colors like warm gray, grey-blues, dusty greens, etc... ALL of these colors tend to have the same feel and hue. Meaning that we don't have bright orange in one space, and then a cool blue in another. Personally, I think a house should flow well. You should be able to walk from one room to another and never think... "Oh GOSH, this room is horrible, but the last one was AWESOME!" Does that make sense? That's why I try to push the theory of adding pattern and color through NON stationary items, like pillows, throws, a chair, rug, etc... These items are perfect for adding personality from one room to the next, without overwhelming your homes overall feel. PLUS you can change them out easily, if you ever want to switch your colors or decor to a different style.Delete
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
Speaking of washing machines and dryers ... well ok, you weren't speaking of them. But I wondered why type of machines you ordered? I remember Cason ordered them on line and they weren't the correct ones. And then you got the new ones. I'm in the market for a new washer and dryer, we have 14 year old front loads, yes the first front loads on the market. But I liked the look of the ones in the above picture with the glass windows and a top load that thinks it a front load, correct? Can you tell the manufacturer and if you [I mean Cason] is happy with them? Thanks ShelleyReplyDelete
Speaking of washing machines and dryers ... well ok, you weren't speaking of them. But I wondered why type of machines you ordered? I remember Cason ordered them on line and they weren't the correct ones. And then you got the new ones. I'm in the market for a new washer and dryer, we have 14 year old front loads, yes the first front loads on the market. But I liked the look of the ones in the above picture with the glass windows and a top load that thinks it a front load, correct? Can you tell the manufacturer and if you [I mean Cason] is happy with them? Thanks ShelleyReplyDelete
Ok, this is random too. What type of washer/dryer did Cason end up buying? I'm in the market and looked at what I think you might have there. Can you tell me the manufacturer and if you are both happy with the washer/dryer you picked out? Is that a top load that acts like a front load? Thanks so muchReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Love the last color - the blue. Could you tell us what it is?ReplyDelete
This is awesome. I need to use this for my boys rooms right now, fun! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
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From coming out to t-time, the LGBTQA and Social Justice Center is hosting a series of discussion groups for LGBTQA students.
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Be bold. Be visible. Be you. Join a discussion group for bisexual, pansexual, and non-monosexual identified people who are looking for a safe space to meet, mingle, and discuss their experiences and realities.
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Join the LGBTQA and Social Justice Center for our new discussion group for trans* individuals and our cisgender allies. Trans* encompasses the many diverse identities that exist under and outside of the transgender umbrella, including: transgender, genderqueer, genderless, third gender, two spirit, and bigender. This series will include film screenings, conversations on gender identity and expression, breaking down the gender binary, learning about trans* activists and celebrities, reading critical writings on gender and trans* experiences, as well as exploring our experiences being trans* and cisgender allies.
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The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director and producer, Bennett Singer, as well as Bayard's life partner, Walter Naegle. In addition to this program, check out the LGBTQA Center's Black History Month Page on their website.
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Hood have not released any new music for seven years, and while not formally disbanded may never reform. However, their workrate from 1992 to 2005, when they issued as-it-stands final LP Outside, Closer, serves as goodly compensation. Fans of this unassuming, quietly fierce Yorkshire band, brothers Chris and Richard Adams plus collaborators who come and go, have not previously been starved of their creative product. Recollected is a six-CD box set covering, if you like, the second phase of Hood's career – partly so because they signed to Domino Records, previously releasing through minute bedroom indie labels, but equally because of clear shifts in their sound, influences and horizons.
Where once, their songs would invariably come in under two minutes, their Domino debut album Rustic Houses, Forlorn Valleys averaged nearly eight minutes per track. In place of earlier recording techniques – a grand word for the startlingly lo-fi blankets of hiss on most Hood records – came a precise and highly personalised way with a studio. While their Britishness was frequently cited, admittedly by others more often than themselves, some of their most rewarding music arrived through cross-Atlantic collaborations with American producers. Someone only half-observing Hood might be forgiven for thinking they presented their smallness, meek demeanour and lack of formal training as virtues; this would sell their splendid music hopelessly short.
The strict necessity of this box set is debatable. It costs £40 or so and features their four Domino studio albums, a compilation disc of the band's singles for said label and The Hood Tapes, which is an expanded (from 13 to 24 tracks) version of a CD-R released in 2005, and is the only part of the package you couldn't easily source for under three quid. More positively, everything on here's been remastered – view it as finickity tweaks rather than outright repair jobs – and there's a long essay in which writer David Hemingway waxes fanboyishly about Hood's charms.
I bet my relationship with 1998's Rustic Houses, Forlorn Valleys differs from his: I went to Glastonbury over a decade ago, stayed up for 48 hours, passed out in the open air while listening to a cassette of this album, woke up to find all my money had been stolen and haven't knowingly heard the record since. In a more… considered situation, it remains a weighty and affecting milestone; the last album Hood would make as a de facto 'guitar band', but evidently straining to escape from these stylistic chains. Clarinet colours 'Boer Farmstead' like brushstrokes, while Chris Adams' vocals swim in reverb, high in the mix where they might have taken the option to submerge them, embarrassed at their faltering timbre.
Rustic Houses... is more serious and doleful than anything Hood released before or after – probably due to a wish to extricate themselves from their goofy lo-fi origins – but it fits them like a glove. Rain is mentioned on precisely half the songs; drumbeats come in appropriate patters and splashes. It's a very Nineties album, in that it shared a decade with Codeine, Slint's Spiderland, Mogwai's early recordings and their most consistently claimed influence Disco Inferno. It broods, and sometimes shakes with anger – the closing section of 'Diesel Pioneers', which is as raw and chaotic as Moss Icon or other emo bands I doubt Hood listened to – but is fixated on beauty and clarity.
The following Hood album, 1999's The Cycle Of Days And Seasons, represents another stride forward into their own musical territory. Partly produced by Matt Elliott, at the time acclaimed for his impossible but great fusion of drum'n'bass and British dronerock as Third Eye Foundation, his influence looms over tracks like 'September Brings The Autumn Dawn' and 'The Cliff Edge Of Workaday Morality' – both of which have clattery, dub-paced drums and the kind of fuzzed-out samples that would qualify as hauntological. 'In Iron Light' uses one of dub's enduring tropes – the crackle of old vinyl at booming volume – as its own looping rhythm, somewhat akin to a Philip Jeck set, and 'Roads Lead Northwards' is flat-out King Tubby genuflecting, all springy tape-echo rhythms and sawing, splintering pieces of melody.
Only on occasion do Hood's guitars sound much like guitars at all, and when they do – the pensive strum of 'How Can You Drag Your Body Blindly Through?' – they're eventually consumed by strings, feedback and FX. The Cycle… is a remarkably brave album by a band who had stepped outside 'rock' previously, but mostly in the form of quick, noisy squirts of annoyance. These compositions are grandiose and meticulously structured, and reward close listening. Hard to think who might have recently made comparable music – Peaking Lights' 936 LP has notionally similar ingredients, albeit with a fairly different end product, and Forest Swords has a comparably unconventional yen for decayed dub sounds, but they don't serve as replacements for an absent Hood.
Supposedly, this whole snazzy box is to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Cold House coming out, which it actually did in late 2001. It seems slightly improper to assign it its own centre of gravity – newjacks might assume it's leagues above the rest of their catalogue, which isn't the case – but it did get their best-ever reviews in the popular music press. There are still explicitly dub-informed tracks ('The Winter Hit Hard'); fearsomely glum post-rock guitar and even recourse to relatively uptempo indie thrum ('I Can't Find My Brittle Youth'). It was the American hip-hop Hood had been listening to, however, that made Cold House a totemic release. Doseone and Why?, who were already avowed fans of the band, appear on three of the album's ten songs, their chattery word salad fading in and out of defiantly digital beatcrunch.
It's probably worth bearing 2001 in mind here: the two MCs were, at the time, primarily members of cLOUDDEAD, Anticon Records (founded by Doseone and Why? among others) had virtually no British profile, and it'd be a few years before it became shorthand for all that hip-hop purists detest about 'undie' rap. This doesn't make Chris Adams describing their vocal style as 'thugging themselves all out on the mic' any less ridiculous, but suffice to say that their influence on the album is fully credible.
Give or take a few months either way, this was also the era of Akufen's My Way, Techno Animal's The Brotherhood Of The Bomb, the one album by pre-Postal Service project Dntel, and Kid606 not releasing much but being fucking everywhere. Fair to suggest it was a good time for being overwrought and getting away with it – Hood, let's not fudge facts here, actually sing "By the coldest sea / I read your tear-stained words" at one point – and also for making electronic music that got lauded for not being danceable. 'This Is What We Do To Sell Out(s)', the furthest they ever travelled from their indie origins, clusters dense glitches together in what sounds like an homage to Mille Plateaux's Clicks & Cuts compilations. In forging a link (grand gestures housed in minimal musical frames) between their earlier guitar-based work and this swiftly evolving strain of electronica, Hood made something that's endured, despite being so of its time.
Over three years later Outside, Closer arrived. Although thick with collaborations, they were by Hood's peers in the Leeds indie underground; there was substantially less effort to sail in new waters than on their previous three LPs. The payoff is that they never sounded more assured or sturdy, even when their imagery becomes almost unbearably bleak. Both of the album's singles, 'The Negatives' and 'The Lost You', wrap themselves (albeit jarringly) around conventional melodic guitar pop. Keyboards are used more judiciously on tracks like 'Still Rain Fell'; Chris' vocals are noticeably more mellifluous than on past releases, duetting affectingly with Nicola Hodgkinson (of Boyracer and Empress) on 'Closure'.
And after that it's the last song on the album, it's titled 'This Is It Forever', and to date it has effectively served as a parting shot (although the Adams brothers have both released plenty under various names). It would be reaching to view Hood as a 'project' with a planned trajectory and conclusion, but reasonable to see Outside, Closer as a consolidation of the strides they made on the three albums before it. Another album might have either recycled ideas, or had to be so different it wouldn't have felt like Hood at all.
Despite releasing singles like a bomb would explode on a bus if they stopped, Hood have always felt like an albums band to me. As such, the EPs Collected disc doesn't have as much emotional resonance, but it does have individual finery. 'It's Been A Long Time Since I Was Last Here' glides on a metronomic beat and (sampled, I think) trumpet; 'Ghosts By Japan', my personal favourite Hood songtitle, unleashes collage and cacophony while wisely having a voice repeat the word "listen" in the melee. 'Over The Land, Over The Sea' hails from 2004, but in chopping up vocals into confetti, produces an effect decidedly similar to those Doseone guest spots. Certainly, by their time as a Domino band Hood were nearly always on – these are not the idle B-sides of the CD single's boom era, knocked up to fill digital space, but fully realised compositions which, you imagine, didn't quite fit on their adjoining album.
The Hood Tapes' 24-song wingspan and recourse to gently zany titles ('Driven Out By Angry Villager'; 'Having The Loudest Hailer') give the CD the feel of pre-Domino Hood. The unashamed straight-to-tape flubs and pared-down instrumentation cement this – it's clearly intended as CD6 of the set, to be listened to once you've come to terms with the hermetic and emotionally raw outlook of the other five. In truth, hearing an older Hood album like Silent '88 will be a greater help – the way in which potentially stellar songs like 'The Hurting World' and 'Maple' just stop while in stride may seem bold, instead of stupid. That said, the trail from wobbly, aleatory strum'n'drone like 'Sad Neck?' or 'You Shins Break My Heart' to any other album discussed in this review is perfectly visible, and 'Guess My Age' is the compilation's token pop song, in that it sounds a bit like The Go! Team.
The score below, should you inexplicably not have read the entire review, is for the music on the CDs – most of which is great and parts of which are among the most essential independent music Britain has ever produced. The validity of this being presented as a box set is something on which I could, at best, speculate. This music is 'worth' £40, although as I say you don't have to pay that to legally acquire it; is Recollected being aimed, Led Zep-style, at longterm fans looking to replace their scuffed old copies, or are there actual young eager beaver post-rock crazies who'll dive in and submerge themselves in six hours of Hood? Over and over again? Take it, and take as you will, from someone who's spent the last fortnight reopening old wounds in this way: it will leave you drained.
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The last several months were exciting times for me in many fronts.
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Praise the Lord for all he does for the Nation of Israel! Praise the Lord for the God sent Comforter Apostle & Chief High Priest Tazadaqyah for giving us the Wisdom and Knowledge to keep us stable in these Evil and trying times. On Friday May 7, 2010 The Comforter taught a powerful class at World Head Quarters New York City that those who were there should take heed to and those that are in the World living life as if God does not exist should be aware and be warned as the Lord spoke through the prophet Esdras in the 15th chapter and the 5th verse of the Second book "Behold saith the Lord, I will bring plagues upon the World"; and truly we are living in a time that is more evil than the time of Noah. As the Comforter stated to the congregation that one should expect the unexpected as the days go on and evil increases but those who serve and fear the Lord be not afraid. But, "all the unfaithful shall die in their unfaithfulness." In these days where death and destruction are prominent on earth on a daily basis with all that is happening globally from the storms and earthquakes that the Lord is unleashing on the Earth to the evil devices of man's imaginations committing unspeakable crimes that are hard to even utter. You have to be a complete fool to walk around sinning and still living life recklessly with all the signs that are on the Earth showing that our Lord Jesus Christ (YHWH) draweth near to redeem the Holy Nation, the Israelites and avenge us on our enemies and Judge the wicked of our Nation who have turned their back on God and served the Devil rather than God. Israel, be of good cheer because as God stated in II Esdras 15:11 "But I will bring them with a mighty hand and a stretched out arm and smite Egypt (America) with plagues as before….." Israel the time is now!!!!!Praise the Lord!!!!
February 23, 2010
What a wonderful last three weeks within the nation of Israel. From February 5 when the Comforter taught a very powerful and exciting class on the Sabbath reminding Israel how Holy and Special we are and that there is nothing better on earth than being an Israelite. When you look at the history of the nation of Israel, many great men have come out of the linage and heritage of God, the Israelites, like Jesus Christ the greatest man to walk the earth, Moses, King David, Solomon and now in this time, the God Sent Comforter Apostle & Chief High Priest Tazadaqyah and the list can go on and on….The following week on February 14 the first ground breaking Banathmatazawath was conducted and the order of the Holy Women began. Then again on February 19 the Comforter returned to World Headquarters to bless the nation with another message from Christ about being patient and not losing patience on waiting for God and reminding us that we are to present ourselves a living sacrifice as written in the book of Romans and doing the will of God is first in our lives. Finally; but important another ground breaking Banathmatazawath was conducted and was out of this world. Many described it as amazing, phenomenal, incredible, out of this world and even magical and it truly was all of the said mention and more. Our eyes were truly blessed for those who were witnesses to these Holy Events that took place the past two weeks. The beautiful thing about it is that it will only continue, this is just the beginning, so Israel look forward to the other events that will be taking place the next couple of months and forward. Qam Yasharahla, RISE ISRAEL, THE TIME IS DEFINITELY NOW!!!!!!!!
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"He Had a Dream" How powerful was this class taught by the Comforter. For those who were able to get this lesson this January 1, 2010 In New York Headquarters. Ask yourself how blessed we are to receive the understanding that came out. How great are our fore fathers; like Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph, and Daniel, just to name few that were given dreams by God that were true and faithful. Not false dreams that man boast about reaching the mountain top and never really did. Not false dreams that one dreams in his bed at night and thinks the world revolves around them. Not false dreams that were not sent by God, but dreams that pertain to the whole Nation of Israel and its future and the fulfillment of God's word to his prophets and to his Chosen people the nation of Israel. The Nation of Israel truly is living out the word of God as it states in the book of Daniel Chapter 2 verse 44. As the Comforter makes major power moves as commanded to him by Jesus Christ (YHWH) the Nation of Israel will only rise, so we must remain righteous and keep the commandments of God. RISE ISRAEL THE TIME IS NOW!!!!!
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How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things! On Friday September 25, 2009 the Comforter surprised the congregation in New York. He taught the Sabbath evening class and delivered the message, "Woe unto you that have lost patience!" When we worry, we have lost patience with the Lord. When we complain, we have lost patience with the Lord. So, as the Comforter asked the congregation in NYC, "Are you really with God? Are you really in the Truth?" Remember Israel, the truth has always been about waiting. As spoken by the Prophet Isaiah, and other prophets in the bible, "I WAITED patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."
From Friday to Sunday September 27, 2009, the Holy Day of Atonement, the Lord sent the Comforter to deliver two powerful messages and lessons that were very much needed and right on time. Truly the Lord hears his children. The Lord will never forsake or leave us alone, but we must make sure we KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS AND REMAIN RIGHTEOUS, and focus on all the things the Lord wants us to do to receive that eternal life. So remember Israel, as The Comforter informed us, "God is ready to forgive, so let's move forward and shine like our Lord Jesus Christ (YHWH)". Rise Israel. We are still in the time of Glory!


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Louisiana Small Businesses Employ 54.5 Percent of Private-Sector Workers, Key to Economic Recovery
Small Businesses Employ 54.5 Percent of Private-Sector Workers, Key to Economic Recovery
Small businesses significantly impact Louisiana's economy, employing 871,369 workers in 2010 with most of the employment coming from firms with 20 – 499 employees, according to a new state-by-state report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy.
The Small Business Profile for the States and Territories, an annual analysis of each state's small businesses, also finds that self-employment in Louisiana improved over the last decade, while minority self-employment saw the largest growth. All in all, Louisiana's 419,795 small businesses represent 97.4 percent of all employers, and they employ 54.5 percent of the private-sector labor force. Nationwide, there are 27.8 million small businesses representing 99.7 percent of all employers and employing nearly half – 49.1 percent – of the private-sector labor force.
"Like many states across the nation, small businesses are helping to strengthen the economy in Louisiana," said Dr. Winslow Sargeant, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. "Most of the country's small businesses continue to be very small, having fewer than 20 employees, but they paint a big picture of a recovering America. Advocacy's analysis gives us a clear understanding of just how important small businesses are in Louisiana."
Louisiana's small business profile contains detailed information about the number and type of businesses in the state, business owner demographics, industrial makeup, business turnover and income and finance. Most data are also presented in comparison with similar data over time. Each state's small business profile can be read or downloaded by visiting the Office of Advocacy's website at www.sba.gov/advocacy/848
Highlights of the Louisiana small business profile include:
Overall Economy
- Louisiana's economy was strong in 2011, with real gross state product increasing 6.6 percent and private-sector employment increasing 1.8 percent.
- The state's unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percent in 2011.
- During the midst of the economic recession, the employment situation from 2007-2010 was up, and small businesses in Louisiana represented all of the net new jobs.
Small Businesses
- Small businesses in Louisiana employed 871,369 workers in 2010, with most of the employment coming from firms with 20 – 499 employees.
- Most of the state's small businesses are very small as 80.7 percent of all businesses have no employees, and most employers have fewer than 20 employees.
- In 2011, the number of opening establishments was higher than closing establishments, resulting in a positive change in net employment.
- Self-employment in Louisiana improved over the last decade by 11.6 percent.
- Minority self-employment saw the largest growth in Louisiana over the last decade.


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This chapter describes how to create a paper version of the Web report you created, as shown in Figure 8-1. Here, you will use the Report Wizard to create a paper layout using the data model you created in Chapter 2, "Adding Data to a Report".
If you already know how to use the Report Wizard, refer to Appendix A, "Entries for the Report Wizard"for a quick reference guide.
Figure 8-1 Generating a Paper Report from a JSP-based Web Report Data Model
In this section, you will learn to generate a paper layout based on the data model you created in Chapter 2, "Adding Data to a Report".
You must be connected to the same database you used, and access the Human Resources (HR) schema. If you do not know the connection information for the database, contact your database administrator.
To generate a paper report using the Report Wizard
In the Object Navigator, ensure that the report you created in Chapter 6, "Creating a Graph for the Web Report" called
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If you don't want to create a JSP-based Web report first, and just want to learn how to generate a paper layout for a JSP-based Web report, open the file we have provided, called
In the Object Navigator, right-click the report name.
From the pop-up menu, choose Report Wizard.
Let us choose the Paper Layout since we are generating a paper report. We do not need to select a Web Layout since we have already done that in Chapter 3, "Reviewing the Source Code of the Web Report".
In the Report Wizard, on the Report Type page, select Create Paper Layout only.
On the Style page, ensure that Group Above is selected, and that the title is My Team's Salaries.
Click the Data tab.
The data model you created in Chapter 2, "Adding Data to a Report" must display in the SQL Query Statement field.
On the Fields page, move all the fields back to the Available Fields list, then move the following fields to the Displayed Fields list by selecting the field, then clicking >.
On the Labels page, in the Label field for the emp_name field, type
Employee Name.
In the Label field for the mgr_name field, type
Manager Name.
In the Label field for the SumSALARYPermgr_name field, type
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On the Templates page, ensure that the Beige template is selected.
Click Finish.
The report displays in the Paper Design view, and must look something like this:
Choose File > Save As.
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Click Save.
Reports Builder provides you with numerous tools that you can use in the Paper Design view to modify the look and feel of your report. Because you are editing live data, you can see how the end result of your report will appear. This section describes how to enhance your report using some of the most commonly used formats:
Aligning columns
Setting format masks
Manipulating objects
Editing text
Modifying visual attributes
Highlighting data
Inserting page numbering
Inserting current data and time
To modify the appearance of your report in the Paper Design view
In the Paper Design view, click Flex Off in the toolbar.
Align the title with the logo.
Click the My Team's Salaries report title and drag it 1.5 inches to the left, and 0.25 inches down.
While the object is selected, click Format, click Font, and then choose Arial, Bold, 12pt to format the text.
If the text does not fit within the object area, click the text object again, and drag one of the black squares to the right.
Your report title should now look like this:
Figure 8-3 Formatted Title of the Paper Report
Click the number column beneath the Salary label. All the number values are selected.
In the toolbar, click Currency, click Commas, then click Add Decimal Place twice.
While the number values are selected, click Align Right in the toolbar.
The Salary column should now look like this:
Figure 8-4 Formatted Numbers in the Salary Column
Since the salary numbers are aligned to the right, now align the Salary label to the right.
To do so, click the Salary label, then click Align Right in the toolbar.
Now, format the Total Salary numbers in the same way you formatted the Salary numbers.
Add a space between the Manager label and the manager's name. To do so, click a manager's name (for example, Greenberg,Nancy). While the object is selected, use the right arrow on your keyboard to move the field to the right.
Your report should now look something like this:
Figure 8-5 Final Formatted Paper Report
Congratulations! You have now generated a paper report based on the data model you created for a JSP-based Web report. You now know how to:
Open the Report Wizard for an existing JSP-based Web report
Create a paper layout for your report
Produce a paper version of your Web report
Format a paper report to make it more readable
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Welcome to the new look CM Stringers website for 2013. We provide a racket stringing (or restringing!) service for Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and the neighbouring areas in Kent. We currently offer tennis stringing, squash stringing and badminton stringing as well as being able to offer advice on string types and tensions. We also have accessories for sale such as grips, grommet strips, bumper tapes etc and and will shortly be offering Harrow Squash rackets for sale to all Canterbury and surrounding residents so please look out for this coming soon!! Discounts are also offered to all members of University sports clubs and teams . To find out more about us or to contact us for more details, please visit the Contact Us page. For more information on what strings we offer, please feel free to explore the site using the above navigational buttons to view the brands of Tennis, Squash and Badminton strings that we stock. Strings are added on a regular basis so please check our Facebook and Twitter updates for more information!


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KCM5220 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 89 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
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I'm a design/build company renovating all types and ages of homes in the San Diego and outlying areas. I love seeing my clients' amazement when we design a beautiful kitchen, bathroom, first- or second-story addition for their home. Equally, I love to see their reaction when the design is completed over and above their expectations. Remodeling is already stressful experience, and my goal has been to find ways to make it a more enjoyable experience. Company cultures like Apple appeal to me. I want to create a culture more in the direction of "We play hard, but we work hard" attitude with each person defining what they want to accomplish for their goals. I figure if the person working for me is accomplishing his objectives, he is better serving the company objectives. Through business cards, brochures, websites and other creative ideas, I want to convey a sense of trust, saftey, and capability since my clients are trusting us with one of their largest investments. Yet there is a sense of wanting to convey a progressive element to the company's image. I'm not sure what that is exactly, but it's about being something different that conveys an authenticty home owners can relate to.
Also, we are a green company and would like subtlely convey that message. Would also like to tie in the message that our company is capable of doing outdoor living space and landscaping projects
Growing families, 30- to 45-year-olds needing to expand their home;
couples 45 to 65 whose children have left, and now they want to upgrade their home, kitchens, baths, etc. Or they may need to expand due to an aging parent relocating to their home.
I also would like to target the upper end client in general not needing to borrow for there renovation
We do higher-end renovations, so anything with a hammer or nail is out. Want the letters in the name sterling design and remodeling done in creative ways. ( see the last 2 uploads i posted) Want to convey an artistic creative feel in the logo or wording. I am looking have a relationship with the designer of choice to stick with me through designing all other marketing material long term. willing to negotiate if something strikes me.
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The Muppet Parodies 1998 Calendar was third in a line of Muppet parody calendars in the late 1990s. Published by Day Dream Publishing, alternate covers were released featuring The Kerminator and Plump Fiction.
- Sept - Dec 1997: The Lunchbox of Notre Dame — Kermit as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- January: Rodent Without a Cause — Rizzo as James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause
- February: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Tiffany's — Miss Piggy as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
- March: The Sow of Music — Piggy as Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music
- April: Go Figure — Kermit as James Bond, with Gonzo as Oddjob and Miss Piggy as Jill Masterson in Goldfinger
- May: Scents and Sensitivity — Piggy and Spamela Hamderson as Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet in Sense and Sensibility
- June: Driving Me Crazy — Kermit and Piggy as Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy
- July: Jurasick Pork — Kermit and Piggy in Jurassic Park
- August: Frumpy Old Men — Statler, Waldorf, Piggy and Spamela as Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Sophia Loren, and Ann-Margret in Grumpier Old Men
- September: Raging Bullfrog — Kermit as Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
- October: Plump Fiction — Piggy as Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction
- November: The Kerminator — Kermit as Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator
- December: Lawrence of Amphibia — Kermit as Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia
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On a conference call with analysts, HP chairman Ray Lane spelled out the three reasons the board decided to can Leo Apotheker:
1. HP's executive team was not on the same page. "This is a big company that requires the executive team to be on the same page ... we didn't see an executive team working together," said Lane. [It must have been filled with executives fighting each other.]
2. No operating execution. Interestingly, Lane and the board like Apotheker's strategy, they just hate his inability to pull it off. Lane said Apotheker couldn't get down deep in the business to land it ahead of expectations.
3. Communications were horrible. Sounds like Apotheker's undoing started on August 18 when the company announced plans to kill the TouchPad, and potentially spin out the PC business. It was muddled message, and the board didn't appreciate it.
Lane wasn't just negative on Apotheker. He was also negative on Mark Hurd. He said Apotheker came and the company's spending had been cut to the bone and it couldn't operate. Apotheker had a strategy, but the board saw "weakness" and didn't think he'd get the job done.
Lane believes that the three areas of deficiency he outlined are strengths for Meg Whitman, the new CEO. Her greatest attributes are, "leadership," "team play," "communications," and "execution," according to Lane.
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Union Pacific's Warren Beach Recognized with David W. Fries Award for Rail Industry Risk Management Efforts
Original news release published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Washington, DC, September 26, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today announced Warren Bruce Beach of Union Pacific Railroad has been awarded the 2013 David W. Fries Award for exemplary risk management efforts and practices in the railroad industry. The award was presented at the Railroad Insurance Management Association's (RIMA) annual meeting recently held in Banff, Alberta.
"I am pleased to present this award to Warren Beach in recognition of his significant contributions to the railroad industry," said Chris Bremus of Norfolk Southern Railway, Chair of the David W. Fries Award Nominating Committee and past President of RIMA. "Throughout his long career, Warren has consistently applied innovation and superior effort to every aspect of his work. He has developed the capacity to thoroughly research and understand very complex issues, and then clearly and simply communicate key elements so that critical and strategic decisions can be made. Beach stands as an example of hard work and dedication to all of us in the insurance and risk management community."
Before working as the Assistant Vice President Finance and Insurance with UP, Beach had a long and successful career in both the military and transportation sectors. A Vietnam veteran, Beach spent years as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force, then continued on to work as a financial analyst for Procter and Gamble as well as an assistant controller for the Lone Star Steel Corporation in Dallas.
The David W. Fries Award is sponsored by the Railroad Insurance Management Association (RIMA), an association of railroad risk managers that is overseen by a board of elected officers from the railroad community and administered by the AAR. The award was established in honor of the late David W. Fries who served as director of risk management for the Norfolk Southern Railway and was a past president and officer of RIMA. His dedication to the field of risk management and risk issues in the rail industry serves as the foundation for establishing this award.
About AAR
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is the world's leading railroad policy, research and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of rail carriers. AAR members include the major freight railroads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. Learn more at www.aar.org.
About Union Pacific
It was 150 years ago that Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act of July 1, 1862, creating the original Union Pacific. One of America's iconic companies, today, Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail and providing freight solutions and logistics expertise to the global supply chain. From 2000 through 2011, Union Pacific spent more than $31 billion on its network and operations, making needed investments in America's infrastructure and enhancing its ability to provide safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible freight transportation. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers and emphasizes excellent customer service. Union Pacific operates competitive routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways.
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UH Manoas library science masters program ranks among top ten nationallyUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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The School Library Media Specialization, a component of the Library and Information Science (LIS) master's program at the UH Mānoa campus, is designated among the top ten in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report's 2008 "America's Best Graduate Schools."
The school library media specialization program — ranked 9th nationally - emphasizes curriculum design and assessment in teaching information literacy, technology applications in instruction and management, services and programs for children and youth, as well as foundational and current knowledge in library and information science.
"UH Mānoa clearly has a high quality program in school library media specialization and we are proud of that fact. While everyone enjoys moving upward in any poll and future students often take note of those rankings, it is important to recognize that such rankings should be just one of many factors that students consider when selecting the best university to meet their career goals," said Chancellor Virginia S. Hinshaw.
Andrew Wertheimer, chair of the LIS Program, said, "We're delighted to receive this peer recognition of our school library media specialization. We believe this distinction confirms the quality of our curriculum and the commitment of our faculty to produce a program of excellence. We especially recognize the contributions of Violet Harada, professor and associate chair of our program, for her vision and leadership in this specialty area."
Selections are based on the most nominations from survey respondents representing peer institutions. Respondents include deans, program directors, and senior faculty members at over fifty schools with accredited master's programs.
The LIS Program has been continually accredited by the American Library Association since 1965. More information on the LIS Program is available at http://www.hawaii.edu/lis/.
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Each large steak will serve two people. The steaks need to marinate overnight, so start this recipe one day ahead.
- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- Active Time
- 1 hour
- Total Time
- 12 hours (includes chilling)
- Steaks:
- 2 1-pound rib-eye steaks (each about 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick)
- Coarse kosher salt
- Blue cheese butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons crumbled American blue cheese (such as Maytag), room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- Walla Walla onion rings:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- Canola or peanut oil (for deep-frying)
- 1 large (about 12 ounces) Walla Walla onion or other sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, separated into rings
- For steaks:
- Sprinkle steaks on both sides with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place on plate; cover and chill overnight.
- blue cheese butter
- Using fork, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
- For walla walla onion rings:
- Meanwhile, whisk flour, coarse salt, and baking powder in medium bowl. Add beer and vodka; whisk just until blended. Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil over medium heat to 350°F. Working with 2 onion rings at a time, dip onion rings into batter; shake off excess. Gently drop onion rings into hot oil; fry until deep golden, adjusting heat to maintain temperature, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer onion rings to paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter and onion rings.
- Cut steaks in half across grain. Place 1 steak half on each of 4 plates. Top with blue cheese butter and onion rings.
What to drink:
Try a bold, smoky red. The Château du Cayrou 2005 Cahors (France, $20) would be perfect with the steak.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories899
- Carbohydrates35 g(12%)
- Fat61 g(94%)
- Protein46 g(93%)
- Saturated Fat27 g(136%)
- Sodium955 mg(40%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Fiber2 g(7%)
- Monounsaturated Fat27 g
- Cholesterol180 mg(60%)


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Watering the Tulips
August 14, 2013
"I am the good shepherd…" – John 10:11
Admittedly, this is one of this author's favorite passages of Scripture. This beautiful illustration given to us by the most eloquent, able minister that has ever walked this Earth is full of deep truths. Yet, the presentation couldn't be much simpler. A child can understand the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep. Jesus takes this wonderful relationship and shares some deep theology with the hearers (and readers). Then again, these deep truths are very practical to us, as believers, when applied…as all good theology should is.
No greater truth is given in this passage than in our text verse – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep" (John 10:11). Because of this, the sheep enter into the fold of God. Jesus goes so far as to pronounce that He alone is the "door of the sheep" (John 10:7). He is the narrow way which leads to eternal life (Matthew 7:13-14). Jesus is "the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through [Him]" (John 14:6). During this time, shepherds had round fences set up in various fields. They would keep their own fold in these fences at night. Interestingly, there was no door, only an opening. The shepherd himself would sleep in the door. The sheep were allowed in through him and kept in by him. So, the hearers this day fully understood that Jesus was declaring Himself to be the only Way to God. And, He is! Any religion which expands salvation beyond Christ's meritorious work is a false religion.
Jesus "calls his own sheep by name and leads them out" of this world (John 10:3). If you have been delivered from this world by grace through faith, it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). We must always understand and acknowledge that Jesus is "the author and finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2). Interestingly, sheep can be gathered together among many other animals. Yet, when their shepherd calls, they will recognize his voice and leave the rest behind. To further explain this, Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me" (John 10:27).
Certainly, Jesus could not be said to be the good shepherd if He didn't protect His sheep. Earthly shepherds certainly sometimes lose sheep. And "a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them" (John 10:12). But, Jesus is neither a hired hand nor an earthly shepherd. Jesus is the eternal Son of God. He is the Good Shepherd. He gives His sheep "eternal life, and they shall never perish" (John 10:28). The sheep in God's fold are fully protected by the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd does not lose sheep.
Child of God, take a moment and thank Jesus today for being the Good Shepherd. Thank Him for purchasing your salvation, for calling you, for guiding you and even for keeping you despite your tendency to wander (like a sheep). His work as the Good Shepherd is certainly one which gives a true believer much comfort.
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Chabad to dedicate its new center
About 28 years ago, Rabbi Chaim Block left New York City to spread Jewish awareness across South Texas and establish an Orthodox congregation.
He started inside his two-room condo, along with his wife and then-infant daughter.
"Usually, a congregation is looking for a rabbi. I was a rabbi looking for a congregation," he said. "There was no playbook. No infrastructure. No previous organization."
On Sunday, Block and the local Chabad Lubavitch community will celebrate the grand opening of a new, 12,500-square-foot synagogue and community center. Called the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning, it is the new, official name for the local community, which has about 85 families.
The new structure, six years in the making, cost $2.5 million and underscores the advances made since Block's arrival. And it coincides with the unveiling of a new logo — a tree of life — to replace a menorah.
The community's former sanctuary had only 1,000 square feet and was a former four-car garage. The new facility's dedication Sunday will be attended by local and national dignitaries, from Chabad's chaiman Rabbi Yehudah Krinsky to San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro.
Block, 52, gradually grew the congregation to have an active presence in the local Jewish and non-Jewish community.
Today, he has nine children and heads up a staff of about 15, including two other rabbis and their wives.
Chabad started a "matzo bakery" to show how the Passover bread is made. In pre-digital days, it operated a "dial a Jewish story" program, in which a narrator recorded a Jewish story.
Later, it started a day camp and preschool, and in 1987, it purchased its current campus, a 4-acre property on Blanco Road near West Bitters Road in North San Antonio. There, Block lived in a house on a hill, which was razed for parking. "I see our mandate and success not so much in how many permanent members we have, but in how much we've accomplished in the community at large," said Block. "Even if it's a class or program or preschool, or if they don't consider themselves dues-paying members, so to speak."
In San Antonio, Chabad organizes "Chanukah on the River" with boat rides, entertainment at the Arneson River Theater and ceremonial lighting of a candelabrum by local officials.
Chabad's global headquarters are in Brooklyn. It reports having 4,000 full-time families in more than 3,300 institutions worldwide.
A Hasidic movement of Orthodox Judaism, it stands out for its vibrant emphasis on outreach programs and civic engagement. With a new facility in San Antonio, Block foresees enhancing its reach and visibility.
Special touches went into the new building's design. The outside fence has 12 brick posts with custom stones for each of the 12 tribes of Israel and their biblical symbol.
The entrance is larger and includes a mechanical gate for observant members who arrive by foot to Sabbath services instead of driving.
In the center is a kosher kitchen, offices, classrooms and a social hall. The mikvah, a ritual pool, has male and female entrances.
Inside the sanctuary is an ornate, hand-crafted ark, the featured housing for the Torah scrolls, Moses' five books hand-scribed on parchment and the focal point of Sabbath services. On the outside of the ark is a "tree of life" carved into the wood. Above it is a scene of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.


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Re: disable "disable dynamic updating?"?
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg84247] Re: disable "disable dynamic updating?"?
- From: "dabrowsa at indiana.edu" <dabrowsa at indiana.edu>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:38:57 -0500 (EST)
- References: <firstname.lastname@example.com> <email@example.com>
Thanks for your response. I'm running version 6.0.1. There is no advice in the "Disable Dynamic Updating?" dialog to reset TrustedPath options. I tried editing the setting under Preferences->System->Edit Trusted Directories (is that what you meant?), but it seems to be having no effect on frequent dialog boxes popping up to ask if I want dynamic updating disabled. Maybe you misunderstood which dialog box I'm talking about. There are actually two messag windows that come up. The first is small "progress dialog" that just says "formatting notebook contents", then after a while longer the bigger one asking if I want to disable dynamic updating and telling me how to turn it back on. On Dec 14, 2:35 am, ragfield <ragfi... at gmail.com> wrote: > On Dec 13, 12:26 am, "dabro... at indiana.edu" <dabro... at indiana.edu> > wrote: > > > How do I tell Mathematica to stop asking me if I want to "Disable > > Dynamic Updating"? It's really getting on my nerves. > > As is stated in the dialog you mention, edit the values of the > TrustedPath and/or UntrustedPath options in the Preferences dialog. > Though before doing so, please take a moment to consider the security > implications. If you download a notebook from an untrusted website or > receive a notebook via email and open it, Mathematica could > automatically execute (potentially malicious) code with no additional > steps. This is discussed in the tutorial/NotebookSecurity > documentation page. > > Another option would be to simply store your notebooks somewhere > besides your Desktop directory. From the mentioned documentation: > > By default, the UntrustedPath option value contains the user's desktop > folder (where web browser downloads are likely to be stored), the > user's configuration folder (where email attachments are likely to be > stored), and the computer's temporary directory. If the user has > configured his or her web browser or email program to save downloaded > files in nonstandard locations, then the user is encouraged to add > these locations to the UntrustedPath option value. > > Yet another option would be to upgrade from 6.0.0 to 6.0.1. 6.0.1 has > a better notion of what dynamic content is safe, and will therefore > put up the warning dialog less frequently with the default settings. > > -Rob


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Does anybody know if there are organizations that offer grants for training volunteers at shelters? I ask this because I'm in charge of the training program at my shelter now, and I found out that the guy who had this position before me was paying for all of our trainings out of his own pocket. I can't do that. But I still think it's important to keep our specialized teams of trainers for more difficult dogs. I'm planning on asking people to donate $10 each for our next training and that should cover the price, but if there are grants out there we could do so much more.
Any ideas?


text: One of the UK's largest costume collections has been destroyed by a fire. Military uniforms worn in The King's Speech were among the items burned, as well as costumes worn in BBC period dramas. The owner of the establishment, 76-year-old Lionel Digby, says: "It took me 45 years to build up the collection and now it's gone, just like that. Some of the military uniforms you just can't get any more... Everything went up. All of it is key stuff. The uniforms are from the Roman era upwards. Everything you can think of is in there. It is irreplaceable and if you lose part of a uniform you can't hire it out — it needs to be a complete set." The blaze was caused by an arsonist; a 29-year-old man has already been charged. Ironically, the company is called Flame Theatrical Costumes.


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Contraception mandate and religion: High court seen to tread the middle ground
As usual, Jesuit priest Thomas Reese, a senior analyst for the National Catholic Reporter, brings context and clarity to the debate over the contraception mandate under the Affordable Care Act.
"Hobby Lobby got what it wanted. The owners will no longer have to pay for coverage of the two contraceptives (IUDs and Plan B) that they consider abortifacients…. but the decision's discussion of the accommodation granted to religious corporations will make it very difficult for the bishops to win their case against it," he wrote in his column.
Churches and religious groups, including Catholic parishes and dioceses, were already exempt from the mandate that employers pay for their employees' contraception coverage.
Religious corporations were given "an accommodations" so the nonprofit organizations would not have to pay for contraceptives in their insurance plans — but their insurance companies would provide birth control coverage to the employees at no cost to employers because it would be cheaper than paying for live births. The employer simply would have to fill out EBSA Form 700 and send it to the insurance company.
"In the Hobby Lobby decision, the court argued that the accommodation should also be offered to for-profit corporations like Hobby Lobby. The accommodation was seen by the court as an excellent way of respecting the religious views of the company while still getting contraceptives to its employees," Reese wrote. "In his oral presentation to the court, the Hobby Lobby lawyer said such an accommodation would be acceptable to his client."
Yet, some religious employers, including Catholic bishops, are suing over the accommodation because, they argue, filling out the form for insurance companies would be "immoral cooperation in the evil."