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12. Gershon Koffie
Pos: M | Vancouver Whitecaps | Age: 21
The Ghanaian doesn't usually get much press and when he does the media typically focuses on the rash card or a tough tackle. But Koffie brings plenty of quality as a two-way midfielder in MLS that doesn't always grab headlines. In fact, the 2012 season has shown how the Whitecaps miss him when he's not in the lineup. His dogged defending in midfield and his ability to jumpstart the attack with a positive touch are what stand out. If he can have an even greater influence on the attack coupled with a decrease in disciplinary instances -- he has seven yellows this year -- we could soon be looking at a more athletic version of Juninho.
What the TDs and coaches like: "As a central midfielder in a holding role, he breaks and drops in fantastically well in front of the back four … He's not just a destroyer, he can get it down and give it … He's comfortable with the ball … He plays his game very simple which I think is a big plus on his part, he doesn't overcomplicate his game … He's a prototypical holding midfielder, a guy who can link the defense with the attack … He's improved in the area in his vision on the field … His range of passing has improved this year … His ability to break plays up is always good … You can certainly see a player that has grown in confidence and that has helped him solidify a spot in the lineup … He's athletic with good physical size and he's strong … He's got great concentration, very good at reading plays and breaking them up … He makes good decisions, has a good sense about him, the way he moves around the field … He is emerging as a true legitimate two-way midfielder … He could be a perennial All-Star if he continues to develop."
Where TDs and coaches want improvement: "Needs to work on the mental part of the game … For him, he's going to physically continue to mature, so that will enable him to get a little bit more range in his game … Needs to work on his tactical awareness, even for such a young player who's done a good job. He's getting there."
Opta Says: Of players under 24 with more than five dribbles attempted in MLS 2012, Gershon Koffie has the highest success rate (18-28 or 64.3 percent).
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On 7 January 2005, the Government of Sierra Leone officially deposited with the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, its instrument of ratification, becoming the 179th State Party to adopt the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and natural Heritage.
This Convention, first adopted in November 1972, seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The Convention also sets out the duties of States Parties in identifying potential sites and their role in protecting and preserving them. By signing the Convention, each country pledges to conserve not only the World Heritage sites situated on its territory, but also to protect its national heritage. The States Parties are encouraged to integrate the protection of the cultural and natural heritage into regional planning programmes, set up staff and services at their sites, undertake scientific and technical conservation research and adopt measures which give this heritage a function in the day-to-day life of the community.
A key benefit of ratification, particularly for developing countries, is access to the World Heritage Fund. Annually, about US$3,5 million is made available to assist States Parties in identifying, preserving and promoting World Heritage sites. Emergency assistance may also be made available for urgent action to repair damage caused by human-made or natural disasters.
The overarching benefit of ratifying the World Heritage Convention is that of belonging to an international community of appreciation and concern for universally significant properties that embody a world of outstanding examples of cultural diversity and natural wealth. The States Parties to the Convention, by joining hands to protect and cherish the world's natural and cultural heritage, express a shared commitment to preserving our legacy for future generations.
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Elite South African trail runner and Suunto athlete Meg MacKenzie also works as a coach, helping runners to develop the mental skills required to achieve their dreams. She writes below about drawing on the power of commitment.
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As the trail running season gets closer runners sometimes overcommit to too many events or don't fully commit to any. Both result in half-hearted goals that may or may not be reached. My advice is to think carefully and commit to one or two really important goal races with 100% whole heartedness. Here's how!
IMT (inspiring, moving and touching)
Choose an event that is inspiring, moving and touching. Choosing an event to commit to 100% requires that it's an exciting for you. Otherwise your discipline is bound to waver; you will begin to look at other races. Choose wisely and dream big! Make sure it is out of your comfort zone by about 20%. More than this and you may be overwhelmed. Less than this, and it'll be too easy.
Click to read Meg's tips on how to bring mindfulness to the trail!
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Use the power of speech
There is very real power in our words when we talk with others. We have the ability to create what we desire through our word by using it as an action. A speech act is a verbal declaration of what one is committing to, and by when. For it to be effective, it should be a clear, strong and specific commitment:
"I promise to …"
"I commit to …"
"I shall …"
Avoid weak sentences:
"I'll try…"
"I want to …"
"I would like to …"
Whatever you verbally commit to must be followed by a clear goal about by when it will become a reality. For example: "I commit to running a sub 3h30m marathon on October 12, 2016." This is much clearer, and more specific than: "I'll try to do my best at the marathon." Another good example might be: "I will lose 3kg by May 30 this year" as opposed to: "I'll try to lose weight." Be specific!
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Take responsibility
As people, we constantly try to find reasons as to why things happen to us. Perhaps we keep getting injured, and we look for something to blame. Or our running buddy keeps bailing and then we feel our lack of fitness is his or her fault. The more A type personalities out there might find a convenient reason to justify why they didn't stick to a rest day. The list is endless! It's crucial to simply accept and take responsibility for your actions, whatever they are. When you can do this fully, imagine the power your commitments have!
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Watch the little things
Your subconscious mind is a super powerful recording device that remembers all the times you have or haven't done what you said you would do. It doesn't record the excuses, and whether they are legit or not. If you promised to go to gym at 6am but you press snooze and go at 6.30 this is recorded and your integrity is compromised. Likewise, if you promise to meet a friend for coffee at 11am and you get there at 11:05, it's recorded as a time when you broke your word. These add up and impact your overall integrity or character. The gist is, how can you expect yourself to reach your BIG goals if you cannot trust yourself with little ones? They are directly related, so keep a check on your integrity. It's the fuel behind the power of your word.


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Triple-A All-Stars show mix of potential, passion
Mariners' Moran, Pirates' Sanchez put on good show among talented field
RENO, Nev. -- This year's Triple-A All-Star Game came to Reno's beautiful new Aces Stadium, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A club, on Wednesday.
The park was packed with enthusiastic fans dressed in their favorite teams' colors. The entire evening was a festival.
The game had a mix of veteran players who have had the opportunity to play in the Major Leagues as well as younger prospects waiting for their first chance. Regardless of their tenure in the game, it looked as if every player on the field cherished the opportunity to be an All-Star.
I was left with several impressions of players.
I have now seen D-backs prospect Chris Owings make over-the-shoulder catches on balls hit to short left field on several occasions. I would be hard pressed to find many shortstops who can do it better. Owings, ranked No. 4 on the D-backs' Top 20 Prospects list, has the ability to play in the Major Leagues. He has a measured, short stroke at the plate, and he makes good contact. My only concern might be some noticeable hesitation when Owings releases the ball at shortstop. But he is a good defender.
I think Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Brian Moran has a chance to be an effective situational lefty. He throws strike one and builds on that by pounding the strike zone. Moran does not throw particularly hard, but he is effective. He misses lots of bats and gets important strikeouts.
I am impressed with the way Athletics No. 2 prospect Michael Choice has reduced the aggressive approach in his swing from the first time I saw him. He is going to be a very solid hitter for the A's. The question for me: Where does Choice play? If he can play solid defense in center field, he will provide a big bat in a generally defense-first position.
Pirates No. 14 prospect Tony Sanchez has the ability to hit to the opposite field as a right-handed hitter. It is a real plus when a hitter can take the pitch where it is thrown. He needs to keep it up. Sanchez hit a game-deciding three-run homer.
I thought Royals No. 16 prospect Chris Dwyer threw harder than what I saw Wednesday. He has been a top prospect for Kansas City for quite some time. Dwyer works the corners well as a left-handed pitcher, but he will have to find success with good location and command. The second half of the season is important for him.
Orioles Minor League outfielder Jason Pridie is a prototypical fourth outfielder. I hope he gets that chance again. Pridie plays good defense, puts the bat on the ball, has speed on the bases and plays with energy. He can help some clubs.
Yankees prospective outfielder Thomas Neal has never really had the sustained time in the big leagues that he may deserve. Neal has a patient approach at the plate, is willing to take a base on balls and also has some pop in his bat.
Astros right-handed pitching prospect Jason Stoffel was a closer in college. He can throw strikes and can handle the pressure of being at the back end of the bullpen. Stoffel is not overpowering, but he makes guys swing and miss.
St. Louis Cardinals first-base prospect Brock Peterson came in second to D-backs third-base prospect Matt Davidson in the Home Run Derby, which was held two days before the All-Star Game. His power is obvious. Peterson still has some development remaining, but I like his swing and approach at the plate.
Cardinals No. 4 prospect Michael Wacha looked very polished on the mound. He repeated his delivery and induced some ground balls. Wacha has advanced mechanics and should find sustained success. He was sitting at a very comfortable 90-92 mph and hit 95 with ease.
Kirby Yates of the Tampa Bay Rays organization has the type of control and stuff that could help in the bullpen. I like his mechanics and his ability to get guys to roll over pitches.
I remember Carlos Peguero from my days with the Mariners. He is still a prospect. Peguero has enormous power, but he has trouble making contact. He is a big man with a big bat. If Peguero can ever make more contact, he will be very dangerous.
Zach Walters, ranked No. 13 on the Washington Nationals' Top 20 Prospects list, is very smooth at shortstop. He is not yet among the elite at the position, but he can certainly be a utility infielder whom a team can use with confidence.
Reds top prospect Billy Hamilton looks very comfortable in center field. A converted shortstop, his speed allows him to play shallow. Once Hamilton figures out how to be more patient at the plate, he will be a force, as projected.
Cody Asche could be the next Phillies third baseman. He has made strides since I saw him in the Arizona Fall League. The club's No. 9 prospect comes up a bit short in power, but Asche has a line-drive bat that can drive in runs.
The best changeup I saw Wednesday came from Cubs prospect Chris Rusin. He showed very good command of a tough pitch to throw.
Pirates No. 15 prospect Vic Black was throwing his fastball in the high 90s. Bringing the fastball at 98 and 99 and then bending knees with a slider, he is an outstanding pitcher. Black looks very ready for prime time.
My votes for Top Stars of the game: Moran for the Pacific Coast League and Sanchez for the International League. The actual winners were Wacha for the PCL and Sanchez for the IL.
Congratulations to all the folks with the Reno Aces for doing such a wonderful job with the Triple-A All Star Game.


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We are taught if they have experienced the genuine state then yes but there is no way to put that into words or concepts to debate. Hence personal experience of the knowledge.underthetree wrote:So everyone is in agreement with regard to the natural state?username wrote:We are told rigpa is not a matter of semantic, cognition, concepts etc. but of ineffable experience and realization or knowledge of the ultimate state by the person. There are many opinions by them on how to teach students though.underthetree wrote:
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In this suspenseful companion novella to New York Times bestselling author Claudia Grays Spellcaster, learn the tragic origins of the dark witch Elizabeth.Its 1695, and Elizabeth Cooper is a young witch in Fortunes Sound, Rhode Island. She spends her days perfecting spells with the local coven and dreaming about one day marrying Nat Porter. But Nat is the son of Widow Porter, another witch and the leader of their coven. According to the First Laws of the Craft, Elizabeth is strictly forbidden to marry him.Elizabeth never imagined dabbling in the dark arts, bringing herself close to serving the One Beneath. But as she feels Nat slipping away from her, she will do anything to secure his love. How much harm could she do with one single spell, even if it is black magic?Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.


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You know what sounds better than a Maserati GranTurismo doing donuts? When the Italian V8 is backed up by a huge American V10 doing donuts, too.
It was a rainy day at Stuttgart's classic car center back in September 2010, so we guess these two drivers decided to entertain the crowd a bit. How do you say donut in German anyway?


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I am writing to complain about the advertisement which I recently saw aired during the commercials of the childrens weekend TV programme.
I am referring to the advertisement which shows 6 beautiful, young children playing in the school yard when a new child walks up to them and asks if she can play with them. She immediately gets rejected because she is not wearing the right clothes--the ones being advertised. To begin with, this brands fashion line costs a lot more than the average, employed householders can afford. It is common knowledge that most families financial situations are tight and this is no time for lavishness.
The children, at the most impressionable age they will ever be, should learn the value of money and demanding to get a lovely pair of trendy trousers as a prize for getting good grades or eating right or simply as a Christmas present will not teach them this lesson.
To make matters worse, the impact that this advertisement is making on the childrens morale and self-confidence, especially on those unpopular and introverted ones, is literally crushing. Not only do they have to face challenges in the grounds of homework load at school, but they now must undergo even more peer pressure in and out of school.
I would like to request that this advertisement be removed from your commercial breaks during the childrens zone. Its place can be filled in by messages about developing healthier eating habits at a young age or simply by extending the air time of the educational shows on the childrens TV. I have already made a written complaint to the advertising company. I enclose a copy of this letter for your reference.
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University of Minnesota Game Day Parking
University of Minnesota Golden Gopher football is returning to campus this fall, bringing with it a great deal of excitement, fans and cars.
In Minneapolis, it is against the law to park on the lawn of residential or commercial property. If you allow parking on your lawn or if your tenants allow parking on the lawn, you can be fined $200. The fine doubles for each additional violation at the property, up to $2,000. Cars may be towed.
Parking Ordinances
See Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Chapter 541 for residential property, and Chapter 319 for parking and commercial property.
These parking ordinances apply across the City, not just the U of M area.
Safety is the major concern—emergency responders need access to roads and alleys. These parking ordinances also help show respect for our neighbors and keep our neighborhoods livable. Here's more about parking:
On Residential Property
- parking is allowed on an approved parking surface (asphalt, concrete, brick pavers, etc.) in the rear 40 feet of the lot
- A maximum of two vehicles per dwelling unit may be parked on an approved surface
- Recreational vehicles longer than 25 feet are prohibited
On Commercial Property
- a Class A Commercial Parking Lot license or a Class C Temporary Parking Lot License is required
- The lot must be paved, with conspicuously marked spaces, landscaping, fencing, bumper curbs and signs containing rates and contact information
- Litter, tall grass, and weeds must be controlled
- Alcohol is prohibited
Learn more about Tailgating at the U of M.
Parking Ordinances Game Day Enforcement
Citations will be given and cars may be towed. Violations will result in fines.
As a property owner, you are responsible for violations on your property. Please educate your tenants on these ordinances. You will be issued citations for any violations that take place on property you own.
If you get a violation letter for vehicles parked in your yard or on your property, you can appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (covered under Section 525.170 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances). All appeals must be filed within 10 calendar days of the notice.
If you have any questions, or to find out how to file an appeal, call 311
To report violations, please call 311. City staff will investigate the complaint and take appropriate action.
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Five key concepts are the foundation for this website's design and functionality - ViewPoint, Responsive Design, Chunking, Data Refresh, and Feedback.
The Problem
As this website contains a large quantity of information about the school, it's easy to get overwhelmed, lost or confused.
The Solution
The concept of VIEWPOINT was designed into this website to make it easier for you to find the information that you are seeking. The website was designed with the viewpoints of PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF, and COMMUNITY member.
Why use viewpoints?
Because WHO is looking typically drives WHAT information they are looking for. For example - A parent often is looking for different information than that of a student or teacher using this website.
How do viewpoints work?
For each viewpoint a unique menu (quick menu) of the most commonly sought for items was setup. The quick menu requires only a single click to get to your targeted item. No need to search through multiple menu branches to find what you are looking for. You access the appropriate quick menu by clicking on your viewpoint - PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF, and COMMUNITY member - as listed in the MAIN MENU. For example - If you are a parent, then click on PARENTS in the MAIN MENU.
What happens if the item you want is not in your viewpoint's quick menu?
Click on SEARCH in the MAIN MENU. Type in your keyword or keywords. Click on the SEARCH button which looks like a magnifying glass. Then review the returned search results for your information. Alternatively you can click on SCHOOL INFO in the MAIN MENU and manual navigate in the traditional manner through the website's extensive menu listings.
How do we decide what items to include in a quick menu for each viewpoint?
Each quick menu must be kept to minimum number of items to ensure searching through the list is quick and easy for website users. Using Google Analytics and website search queries we can determine what are the most commonly sought for items in the website. Based on this data the quick menus are updated to include items covering 95% [2-sigma rule] of a typical website user's queries. We also test changes to an item name in the quick menu to determine which is easier for website users to find their information. For example - Place two different item names for the same information like "Inclement weather procedure" and "Weather related delays & closings" on a quick menu. Next we determine which item name was most commonly used and update the quick menu.
Responsive Design
We incorporated responsive design into the website. Responsive Web Design (RWD) is a web design approach aimed at building a website to provide an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices from smartphones to tablets to desktop computers.
The web server automatically adjusts navigation and the arrangement of content based on the size of your device's screen. If you ever attempted to scroll through a standard website without responsive design with your smartphone, then you know how difficult it is to navigate or view content.
A website user doesn't want to scroll down page after page of text to find the information that they want. This is especially true on mobile devices with small screens.
Enter the concept of "chunking". Chunking is the technique of breaking down a large block of information into smaller units of information known as "chunks".
The quantity of content on a webpage is kept minimal using vertical menus combined with chunking. Using a vertical menu a user drills-down to view a specific chunk of information related to the topic being viewed. For example the vertical menu for LIBRARY includes access to chunks of information like HOURS, NEW ARRIVALS, SERVICES, etc.
Data Refresh
Data is not organic, but nevertheless data does get stale with age.
Whenever possible content data for the website is pulled from dynamic sources like Google Calendars, Google Spreadsheets, and RSS feeds to keep it fresh and up-to-date.
The Data Curator for the school website is responsible for managing on a daily basis short-lived, but critical information. Examples of short-lived data are events in the school calendars (academic, athletic, event, facility, and school lunch), daily announcements, and maintaining the photo gallery.
When feasible an object posted on the website is given a life-span indicating a birth date to start displaying and a terminate date to stop displaying. We don't want the website filled with stale announcements. For example displaying in May an announcement about an upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday Concert which occurred last November. The website software automatically manages objects based on their life-span.
A Content Curator writes new articles for publication and serves as editor for any content submitted by employees for publication on the school website.
Though listed last, feedback in the form of suggestions from website users provides a valuable contribution. Feedback confirms (or not) the validity of website design changes on improving functionality. When analyzed, feedback can suggest new directions, helpful information or a criticism to improve the future experience of website users.


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This Just In...From Comic-Con
Sorry this post is late! I kind of forgot this was my day. Actually, last week, I asked a friend about guest blogging. She said yes, then forgot about sending me the post, and I forgot to remind her, and I've been working a new job (always stressful), and I let this fall by the wayside. So sorry!
But it works out! I have 19 Google Alerts that have links to Comic-Con reports. I've been letting them sit because I had so much important stuff to do! But now I'm "forced" to read through and find the best links to post here. So here they are!
First check out The WB's Supernatural at Comic-Con video—high-quality vid with interviews with the boys, shots of them doing autographs, bits of the panel, and an interview with the show's music supervisor.
Some caveats: "Best" really means "best first," because if I see a decent article and then I come across another decent article but it says the exact same stuff, I won't link to it. Doesn't mean the first one is really better than the second. Also...BEWARE OF SPOILERS. I won't post spoilers here, but once you click through, you're on your own! :)
Okay, first up, Digital Spy live blogs the Supernatural panel. This hits all the big stuff: Kripke's take on the finale and the upcoming season, how long after the finale the premiere starts, what Castiel's up to, Jensen's directing, and a couple of jokes by Jim and Misha. :)
Zap2it interviews Sera Gamble, who elaborates on where the season starts, and tells us a whole lot about how they're taking on vampires this season. There's a report, but the actual video is at the bottom.
Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune posts tweets, interviews, photos, and panel report, and an audio file of the panel.
TV Squad/AOL TV has interviews from the round table discussions that were held before the panel.
Here is a Livejournal community post with a compilation of tweets, photos, videos, and another audio file of the whole panel.
buzzfocus interviews Misha outside of Comic-Con. Three minutes of Misha being Misha. :)
I also came across this funny Misha's Minions recruitment video.
Want spoilers? This report from TV Squad gets heavy with the details. Proceed with caution!
Zap2it interview with Jared and Jensen.
Want more? Man, you're insatiable. Okay, go here. SuperWiki compiled links to everything! :)
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"I believe that in a country that produces so much food all Americans should have access to a healthy diet." --Joanne Burke, director of the Dietetic Internship at UNH
At a time when the United States is fighting an epidemic of obesity, Joanne Burke, the director of the UNH graduate level Dietetic Internship in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, is more attuned to a side of the epidemic less dwelled upon than the more sensational elements of our "fast food nation."
"I have always had an interest in hunger and food security rooted in my commitment to social justice," says Burke. "I believe that in a country that produces so much food all Americans should have access to a healthy diet." According to Burke nearly 15 percent of United States citizens report food insecurity. In New Hampshire, the number of people using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) has doubled in the last ten years.
Burke's work has made her well-known nationally and earned her the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group's prestigious Excellence in Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Award.
Burke maintains that we cannot afford to only treat the symptoms of food insecurity without addressing the upstream causes. "We need to identify meaningful solutions, and build the capacity for social and economic platforms that promote a society where people can earn a livable wage, thrive where they reside, and reach their full potential," says Burke.
"While some people will always need help, many more U.S. citizens are actively working or seeking employment but unable to meet basic human needs. As fundamental as the civil rights movement of the 60's, there is a growing realization that persistent societal inequities, be they evidenced as inadequate access to food, water, clothing or shelter, serve to undermine the ability of a society to thrive and survive."
For Burke, winning the Excellence in Hunger award also serves to bring additional credence to the University's commitment to sustainability while drawing prospective students interested in this field to the nutrition program. "It's such a privilege – and a responsibility – to work with students," says Burke. "The nutrition field is so enriched by other findings: the psychology of eating, metabolic interrupters, a genetic basis for obesity. As a registered dietitian, I am continually learning." As Burke stays on the cutting-edge, she sees more and more young professionals who were once her students now committed to systems thinking … and hiring her recent dietetic internship graduates.
She is presently participating in a Sustainability Institute regional food system "Vision" project initiative designed to explore the aspirational possibilities for a more sustainable, resilient, and just food system in New England from now through 2060.
"There is much to do," says Burke. "I am honored to work in a field where I can make a difference, and have always admired the late Robert Kennedy who gave his life in service. As he was known to say, 'the individual work we do does indeed make a difference, collectively'."
Why is nutrition an important part of sustainability? Read more of Professor Burke Q & A >> Courtesy Photo
Currently, Burke is working in cooperation with Margaret Sova McCabe, Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Academic Administration and Special Projects at the UNH School of Law – also a faculty fellow in the Sustainability Institute – on a plan to address children's hunger in a project spearheaded by the New Hampshire Children's Alliance. "These types of community engagements serve to address the needs of our statewide constituents, and leverage the University's expertise in helping to address complex problems," Burke says.
Likewise, the collaborative work through the Sustainability Institute serves to advance state and regional efforts, and demonstrates UNH's commitment to building a robust, sustainable food system for all.
Burke is an important voice in promoting dietary advice at the national level. Her vision is for guidelines that are not just healthy, but sustainable in long-term food production. "Good nutrition is about a lot more than food and calories," says Burke whose early training focused on how to stretch the value of a dollar. "Now it's about thinking bigger – will these methods be sustainable, because it's healthy land that produces the healthy food that produces healthy people."
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De Fratus moves on from tough stretch
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com.
LOS ANGELES -- It was a rough week for Phillies right-hander Justin De Fratus, but he remains unbowed.
He went 0-3 with a 27.00 ERA and one blown save in three appearances against San Diego and Los Angeles. De Fratus allowed five hits, four runs, five walks, one hit batter and struck out two in 1 1/3 innings. He was 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in his first 19 appearances this season, which is why the Phillies have been putting him into some big situations recently.
"I've just got to continue to attack guys," De Fratus said. "Sometimes the balls find gloves. Sometimes they don't. For some reason this week they're not. But I'm going to show up tomorrow. It isn't going to beat me, man."
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Lawyer: Mayor never got harassment training, city may be liable
Story highlightsSan Diego Mayor Bob Filner's lawyer writes to city attorney about city paying legal feesHe says Filner never got sexual harassment training as mayor, congressmanFilner is being sued by a former spokeswoman for sexual harassmentThe mayor's lawyer says the city would be liable if the ex-spokeswoman winsA lawyer for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner criticized the city for not providing sexual harassment training to the mayor, saying its failure to do so violated the law.In a letter to the city attorney, Harvey Berger wrote that Filner might never have been sued for sexual harassment had he been properly trained."If there is any liability at all, the city will almost certainly be liable for 'failing to prevent harassment,' " Berger wrote in a letter dated Monday and obtained Wednesday by CNN from City Attorney Jan Goldsmith.Secrets that women of San Diego no longer keep about its mayorAn intent of Berger's letter was to urge the city to pay Filner's legal fees associated with a sexual harassment filed against him by his former spokeswoman, Irene McCormack Jackson. The city is named as a co-defendant in that lawsuit.On Tuesday, the City Council voted 9-0 to deny the mayor's request for taxpayers to pay his legal fees, according to Matt Awbrey, spokesman for council member Kevin Faulconer.Filner never received sexual harassment training while serving in Congress from 1993 to December 2012, Berger wrote. He was set to get such training -- which is required within six months of one's start date -- after becoming mayor, but the trainer canceled the session and never rescheduled, according to the lawyer.San Diego won't pay for mayor's defense"There is very, very good reason for mandatory sexual harassment training," Berger said. "If nothing else, it makes people think about the subject and how they interact with fellow employees."While the mayor has admitted unspecified inappropriate behavior in the past, he denies the allegations against him by Jackson."This is not a request for the city to agree to pay any verdict; it is simply a request for defense against unverified claims being brought against the mayor -- claims which are denied," Berger said.San Diego mayor sued, called unfit for officeJackson isn't alone. Seven other women have said they were subjected to "crude and disgusting" comments and inappropriate touching -- including groping and kissing -- by Filner. Many of the alleged incidents of which he's being accused took place during his five terms in a U.S. representative, before he was elected mayor last year.Berger contended that those alleged incidents took place so long ago that the accusers likely wouldn't be allowed to testify as part of Jackson's lawsuit or in their own lawsuits.Nonetheless, the wave of accusations has put tremendous pressure on Filner. His chief of staff quit, the Democratic Party of San Diego voted to call for his resignation and even his fiancee left his side.Earlier this month, Filner admitted "I need help," adding, "I'm clearly doing something wrong." The 70-year-old later announced he would take a two-week hiatus for "intensive counseling."Amid calls for resignation, embattled mayor to enter clinicStill, he has fought Jackson's lawsuit and for the city to pay his legal fees.The City Council believes San Diego shouldn't be part of the Jackson lawsuit in the first place because it had no role in the mayor's behavior and because of the city's zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment.In fact, the council decided Tuesday to file suit against Filner and seek from paying any damages should Jackson win her lawsuit."Bob Filner can't pay back San Diegans for the damage he's done to our city's reputation, but he can and should repay the city if there are any taxpayer costs as a result of this lawsuit," Faulconer said in a statement.Opinion: No room for lecherous mayors href='http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/us/california-filner-scandal/' - http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/us/california-filner-scandal/ -


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It's a difficult task to summarize something into our own words which is meant to be subjectively interpretive. Instead of trying to explain it as about us, perhaps it is really about you. The idea of you is what Babylon is. You make it up and you keep it strong. You are the economy, the advertiser, promoter, actor, propogator, critic, patron, security, karma, fighter, follower, leader, scenester, fashionista..........community and music.
It is all of you. The last two are particularly important. The community is the cornerstone, can be large or small, and we are all a part of it. You make it up, and it is for you by you. You are also the music. You pick it, listen to it, buy it. It is only known, or not, through you.


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As "30 Rock" tees up for another season, there's one night of the superlative comedy which is going to need a serious red circle on the calendar. The cast of television's best comedy is not doing just one live show on Oct. 14, but two.
The cast will amazingly do one live episode and then tee it up again for the West Coast. Simply amazing.
The crew went through an early draft of the show Thursday, executive producer Robert Carlock said in a conference call.
"We're mainly preparing by being as far ahead of it as we can be," he said. "It's a new thing for us."
The idea is so genius and yet obvious considering the live-television talent the show has from "SNL" break-outs Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan, to perpetual host Alec Baldwin.
"We certainly have the stable to do it," says Carlock.
One of the biggest problems is going to be the usual staple for the show -- the hilarious flashbacks incorporated through each episode. This is seemingly not possible on live television. "We can't have people teleporting to other sets," said Carlock.
But the creators are still going to give it a try by getting different actors to portray the characters in the flashback. That's going to be an interesting feat.
Get ready for some great twists all done without the safety net of just yelling "cut!" Besides the usual "30 Rock" magic, the sheer, fantastic novelty of the show is going to be a huge draw. That, and people counting on the on-air screw up.
"I'm worried about the number of mistakes we make from a usual shoot," Jack McBrayer (who plays NBC page Kenneth) said in the call. "We don't necessarily have that luxury."
But no doubt the little screw-up or giggle is only going to make the scene that much more memorable.
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I stronly suggest we rename this page to something else. I have become embroiled in a discussion with a customer and their development team who do not fully understand the concept of vservers, and the management team is not strong enough to discern quality of all technical arguments. The developer is using the title of this particular page as an indication that there are "problems with vservers and we shouldnt use them".
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Yay! I love crocheting, and there is a large bin of yarn in my office closet giving me the stink eye right now because I've neglected it since November. I enjoy it, but I'm bad at finishing projects! I'm obsessed with that yellow yarn! Can't wait to see what you make with it.ReplyDelete
Yay! I made myself a scarf and then two hats to give as gifts over Christmas. Right now I am working on a blanket. :) We'll have to get some hot tea and skype and crochet together. Please?ReplyDelete
Also... what stitch(es) are doing here? Cause, I mean, that looks way cooler than my single and double crochets that seem to pop up in every pattern I find... and that shade of yellow! WHAT BRAND AND COLOR IS THAT?!ReplyDelete
"Put a cozy on it, I always say. (Actually, I've literally never said that, but maybe now I will.)"
ROFL. Please do.
Have you ever crocheted with really chunky yarn and a super fat (like O or P size) hook? Projects come together fast, and you can see the stitches a lot better, so it's a good learning opportunity. I made 10? scarves this winter using this pattern...http://www.jjcrochet.com/blog/free-crochet-cowl-pattern/ Happy hooking! :) (And that yellow yarn is delicious.)ReplyDelete
That plant cozy is adorable! Where did you buy that greenish yarn?? I love that color!ReplyDelete
you are simply adorable and delightful.
so is your plant cozy.
both of you make me smile. :)
Reading your post totally makes me want to learn how to crochet. Also? I love that yellow yarn!ReplyDelete
Yay! I have also just taken up crochet again! Weirdly, I find knitting SO much more intimidating...maybe I just remember it wrong from when I was a little girl with my Gran trying to teach me. The yarn kept slipping off the end of the needles and I got far to frustrated. Crochet is zen. I can *almost* do my basic stitches without watching. Almost.
YAY!!! You give me hope!!! I've been wanting to crochet for so long and while I practice, I can't do more than a chain. *grumble* I DID however make a CIRCLE the other day and was stoked. I showed Jen and she praised me like crazy. <3 I love the plant cozy, teehee!!!ReplyDelete
Yay! Another one in the gang!
I completely understand how you feel. Growing up, I was always clumsy and the only things I could do with my hands was write but I picked up crochet and knitting pretty fast and easy, to my surprise. Crochet has even helped me keep a steady hand when I draw.
So cute! I applaud you--I don't have the patience for anything yarn related.ReplyDelete
Such a pretty plant cozy :) Learning to crochet is on my list of Craft Projects to Undertake - along with knitting. I can make hats on a loom but that's pretty boring!ReplyDelete
As a fellow Hanson lover, I wanted to make sure you saw this:
PS. Nice work on the cozy! It looks so...cosy! :)
Just read your bio on Crescendoh....could have been me writing it... I too want to be an artist when I grow up...I'm now 60 so I better get a move on!ReplyDelete
That looks lovely! I love those colours of yarn. I'm starting to knit more now that I spend more time at home, but I'm still stuck in winter colours. Your yarn makes me feel like spring is around the corner.ReplyDelete
Crocheting is so relaxing. I am glad you picked up the hook... you'll see, it's going to be fun to work on different projects :)
What yarn are you using?
Kerri, I've also recently discovered crocheting. I learned knitting first (Google taught me) and it was easy enough to learn. Then I picked up the crochet hook and could NOT get the hang of it. But eventually I did, and I like it better than knitting. It's hard for me to handle all those needles!ReplyDelete
I am crocheting a baby blanket for my baby girl's nursery in a chevron pattern, and it's beautiful! I didn't think I could make something this good. :)ReplyDelete
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Writers often struggle with their writings because of a loss in concentration or a paucity of ideas. They seem to have come to a dead end with no idea what to write. It is as if they have hit a block in their thought processes–a writer's block–with no clear indication what to include in their writings or how to continue writing. Many even resort to seeking experts that help them whenever they impinge writer's block; which is perfectly fine, if that helps them progress. And if you were to get yourself on this website, you'd know that these guys not only help you with English, but also with other subjects.
Almost every writer faces this writer's block at some point in their writing careers, and most of them have come out of it with a stronger intent to complete their writings. Here are some simple tricks that can help you overcome writer's block.
Minimize distractions. Unnecessary distractions can cause writers to lose their focus and get stuck in the middle of their writing. For this, you need to minimize such distractions as much as possible. Some tricks to minimize distractions include switching off mobiles phones, disconnecting from the Internet if not required, creating daily routines for writing, and working in solitude if possible. These tricks can help you improve concentration and generate new ideas for your writing.
Focus on other things. Sometimes, focusing on things other than writing can help clear the blockage and spawn new ideas. You need to divert the mind away from writing so as to refresh it. You can opt to do something creative such as painting or cooking, or simply laze around by listening to music or reading books. Performing mild exercises also helps clear the mind. Walking or playing outdoor or indoor games can give you a fresh and new perspective on your writing.
Change your writing environment. Check whether your working environment is comfortable. Consider writing in another environment, such as a coffee shop, for a change. A change in the workspace can help you generate fresh and new ideas for your writing. You can also create or remodel your own workspace by adjusting few factors like changing the lighting or using brighter lights at the desk. You may also try changing your desk and chair or your room. Whatever trick you use, the basic point is that a new environment will help you clear your blockage and increase your focus on writing.
Spend time with loved ones. If you are stuck with your writing, the best thing you can do is spend time with someone who makes you feel good. You may call an old friend or hang out with your friends. You can also spend time with your family or go out for a walk with your dog. Whatever you do, spending time with your loved ones will definitely make you happy and help clear your blockage.
Do free-writing. Have you ever considered writing down your random thoughts? Spend 15–20 minutes writing freely on any topic you like. You can write on your frustrations or your views on current affairs. You can change the subjects, but make sure you write randomly without any care for punctuations. These free-writing entries can inspire you with new ideas for your writings and will also clear your blockage. You can jot down the ideas in bullet points for easy accessibility when needed.
Read some inspiring quotes before writing. Before beginning your writing assignment, try reading some inspiring quotes. Inspirational quotes can motivate you and help you develop fresh and new ideas to use in your writings. In addition, inspirational quotes can also help you with new topics or stories for your writings.
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Take a break after completing a project. Writer's block could be an indication that your ideas need time to develop. Idleness can be a key part of the creative process. After finishing a project, have some "me" time. Take a break between two projects so as to gather your thoughts and gain new experiences and ideas. You can spend time with your loved ones, or indulge in reading or other art forms before you start again.
A writer's block is a temporary setback faced by most writers, regardless of how prolific they are in their creative output. At that point in time, it might seem to be too big a mountain to climb, but it is something that can be easily overcome. You must have self-belief to keep the creative flow going, and these tricks will go a long way in helping you achieve that.


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My adopted sister Sonia who lives in Lucknow
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Special permits are required to travel internationally with certain musical instruments containing protected species, such as ivory, rosewood, tortoise shell, and other material. How can you know whether your instrument requires such permits? The League of American Orchestras, in partnership with the American Federation of Musicians, The Recording Academy, and NAMM, is hosting a webinar, featuring experts from U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the agency that implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in the United States.
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Archaeology is digging. Simple. It's one of those professions that makes for good dinner party conversation, easy banter in the pub and suitable fare for family reunions, because everyone knows what archaeologists do – they dig stuff up. Or do they? Archaeology and the people who get paid to do it may have a clearer (and more positive) brand image than bankers, consultants and CFOs, but the field is anything but one-dimensional. Sure, some of us dig or get our hands dirty in other ways, but archaeologists are involved in all manner of work in their pursuit of a greater understanding of human activity. I hope that in the course of viewing these blog posts, readers will get an appreciation of the vast scope of 'our' world.
My own day of archaeology began with a visit to our offices in Russell Square by a cameraman who was capturing footage of a colleague for the next instalment of the History Channel series 'Mud Men'. Our building is a converted Georgian terraced house facing on to Russell Square and is connected to the British Museum via our back garden. I set to work typing up the minutes of a recent meeting and watch my colleague reposition a few props to make the space seem more 'archaeological'. There isn't so much as a trowel in our office, but this space is the epicentre of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), the network of archaeologists (Finds Liaison Officers, or FLOs) across England and Wales who are working with the public to record their finds and help transform our understanding of the past.
Some days it can seem like we are sitting at the other end of the Bat Phone, where the next call could be one that informs us of a compelling discovery. This is one of those days – a hardworking FLO has just rung to let us know there has been an Iron Age hoard found in a northern county. We start a new file and enter the information into our treasure database, giving the case a very bureaucratic 'T' number.
I dash off to a meeting in a nearby building about the future display of 'Room 2', the 'Changing Museum' gallery here at the British Museum. As part of our role in administering the Treasure Act 1996, the British Museum takes in hundreds of finds of Treasure each year for study. Many of these are eventually acquired by regional museums, with others being returned to the people who found them. Until last year, these finds remained locked away in secure storage for the duration of their stay, but recently we've been offered the chance to display some of this material in the public galleries. We currently have a case in Room 41, but as this gallery is closing for redevelopment, our next 'home' will be Room 2. Even though we only have one case and one information panel, at a large museum like this there are a great number of people involved in making the project a success. Today I've found out that the folks in exhibitions have sourced a new case for our use, one with interior lights and more space than a previous example, so I'm excited at the opportunities for display.
Back at my desk, my work takes me in the direction of the PAS Database, where I'm checking to make sure some specific finds have been recorded and recorded properly. The magnificent rebuild of the database by Dan Pett has made for a much more 'user-friendly' platform. In the past, as finds of Treasure were recorded as part of a legal process, they weren't always given an entry on the PAS database, so one of the tasks that we engage volunteers for is to go through historic Treasure reports and create a database record for the items in them. They've been doing a great job, but there is plenty more work to be done.
Its time to organise the logistics for a Finds Day that the PAS is running at Arundel Castle in Sussex on Saturday. There will be a team of us heading to the town from across Southeast England, and we are all bringing various supplies – among other things the British Museum has a good supply of latex gloves so I'll be taking those. We've also sourced an old banner to pack up. The Finds Day is the culmination of a busy two weeks of outreach organised under the banner of the Festival of British Archaeology by the CBA. Many of the PAS staff have been participating in or running events throughout the country since mid-July.
Most days I ask a colleague to return my museum keys for me, so that I can leave directly from our front door on to Russell Square. But today I have change of mind and walk along the 'East Road' behind our offices and the hotels on Montague Street, out into the forecourt of the British Museum. Tucked away behind a computer screen it is amazing how quickly the image of those massive columns disappears from the mind, but such is their presence that all it takes is one glance to instil one with a renewed sense of purpose. I may not be traipsing amongst Mayan ruins in the Yucatan but there is plenty of archaeology to be found here in Bloomsbury.


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Lately, I found out that Django's TransactionTestCase leaves test data in database after the test case is executed. It's not until the next execution of _pre_setup method of a TransactionTestCase instance that the database is flushed. This is troublesome when tests are run with Django Nose's test runner with REUSE_DB =1.
An easy fix to this is to customize the TransactionTestCase so that it deletes the test data on exit. I wrote a simple wrapper around Django's TransactionTestCase and extend it to write other transaction test cases.
from django.test import TransactionTestCase from django.db import connections, DEFAULT_DB_ALIAS def flushdb(cls): if getattr(cls, 'multi_db', False): databases = connections else: databases = [DEFAULT_DB_ALIAS] for db in databases: management.call_command('flush', verbosity=0, interactive=False, database=db) class BaseTransactionTestCase(TransactionTestCase): @classmethod def tearDownClass(cls): flushdb(cls)


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Annual to tree
Leaves basal or cauline, alternate to whorled, simple to compound
Inflorescence: 1° inflorescence a head, each resembling a flower, 1many, generally arrayed in cymes, generally subtended by ± calyx-like involucre; flowers 1many per head
Flowers bisexual, unisexual, or sterile, ± small, of several types; calyx 0 or modified into pappus of bristles, scales, or awns, which is generally persistent in fruit; corolla radial or bilateral (rarely 0), lobes generally (0)45; stamens 45, anthers generally fused into cylinder around style, often appendaged at tips, bases, or both, filaments generally free, generally attached to corolla near throat; pistil 1, ovary inferior, 1-chambered, 1-seeded, style 1, branches 2, generally hair-tufted at tip, stigmas 2, generally on inside of style branches
Fruit: achene, cylindric to ovoid, generally deciduous with pappus attached
Genera in family: ± 1300 genera, 21,000 species (largest family of dicots): worldwide. Largest family in CA. Also see tribal key to CA genera: Strother 1997 Madroño 44(1):128. See glossary p. 25 for illustrations of general family characteristics.
Annual or perennial herb
Stems generally erect
Leaves opposite or alternate, generally reduced upward, often 3-veined from near base, generally rough-hairy
Inflorescence: heads radiate, solitary or in cymes; involucre bell-shaped to hemispheric; phyllaries in 13 generally ± equal series, free; receptacle flat to rounded; chaff scales 03-lobed
Ray flowers 10many, sterile; ligules yellow
Disk flowers many; corollas yellow to red or purple, tube short, throat base often swollen, lobes triangular; style appendages triangular
Fruit oblanceolate to obovate, ± compressed; sides rounded; pappus generally of 2 deciduous, lanceolate to ovate scales (sometimes also 1several shorter scales)
Species in genus: 67 species: Am
Etymology: (Greek: sun flower)
Reference: [Heiser 1969 Mem Torrey Bot Club 22(3):1218]
Perennial 530 dm, from well developed rhizome
Stems ± scabrous
Leaves alternate; petiole 02 cm; blade 1030 cm, lanceolate, folded along midvein, acute, entire, scabrous
Inflorescence spike-like or raceme-like clusters; peduncles 26 cm; involucre 1.62.8 cm diam; phyllaries 1525 mm, linear-lanceolate, long-acuminate, >> disk, canescent, ciliate; chaff scales 78 mm, acute to acuminate, entire or weakly 3-toothed, tip hairy
Ray flowers 1221; ligule 2.53.5 cm
Disk flowers: corollas 57 mm, lobes yellow
Fruit 34 mm; pappus scales 23 mm
Chromosomes: 2n=34
Ecology: Disturbed places
Elevation: < 100 m.
Bioregional distribution: s San Joaquin Valley (Fresno Co.)
Distribution outside California: native to c&e N.America
Cult as ornamental.


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Litchfield's Possum Queen contest raises thousands for needy families, making merry on New Year's Day
LITCHFIELD >> Bribery was not only allowed at Litchfield's first pageant of the new year, but encouraged, all in the name of benefiting the northwest corner's medically-needy families.
The 2013 Possum Queen Foundation festival took over the Litchfield Inn on Tuesday afternoon, raising funds for local families in need. Although the final total was not ready at press time, founder Billy Neller estimated that the live auction alone brought in over $24,000 in funds, nearly all of which will go to local families.
"It just clicks," said Neller. "It's nice."
A substantial chunk of the live auction proceeds came from the annual sale of a can of possum soup, which Steve Sage won with a bid of $6,300. As is the tradition at the Possum Queen festival, Sage signed the can and returned it to the festival's organizers. But winning the soup was secondary to helping needy residents, according to Sage, and the Possum Queen's financial structure made it especially appealing.
"That's what Possum Queen is all about," said Sage.
Another tradition is the open bribery of judges for the pageant, which is not taken as seriously as other pageants. Teams are encouraged to donate to the foundation to help sway the judges, and once again, Team Goshen won the crown -- specifically, a bouquet of dead flowers and a sash -- of Possum Queen 2013. The Possum International Synchronized Swimming Team, or PISST, was named the "first runned over", followed by the Murphys team.
PISST raised eyebrows for their performance during the skit section of the festival, incorporating the projector into their efforts. The pageant and skits are a further outgrowth of the original concept, which came together in 1991 as several friends sat around at a bar on New Year's Day. The first Possum Queen contest, which was inspired by a Beverly Hillbillies sketch, drew seven people at most, but the 2012 version brought in over 650 people, as well as a record $60,137.
"We just try to stay creative and keep bringing in the money," said Ashley Hutchings, one of the members of Team Goshen.
The Possum Queen Foundation prides itself on giving everything allowable to residents in financial need due to medical hardship. During its less formal days, the foundation gave all of their funds to residents through grants, eschewing salaries or other overhead. The foundation recently coalesced as a non-profit organization, but the people behind the Possum Queen Foundation continue to reject any salary, giving away all the funds that are left over after governmental fees. According to the festival's program, that amounts to 97 percent of their annual proceeds.
"It's just going to keep growing," said Lesley Budny, who had been involved in the festival for years. "It started 23 years ago with $300 being raised, and now we're raising tens of thousands of dollars."
One family member to benefit from the festival, Melanie Kelly, said that the Possum Queen Foundation's support has been invaluable, helping them purchase a wheelchair-accessible van and other necessary accomodations for her son, who has muscular dystrophy. Kelly said the funds were "life-changing," as was the support from local business and community leaders.
"As you can see," said Kelly, "there's a great energy."
The live auction was accompanied by a silent auction, featuring prizes donated from throughout the community as well. Gift baskets, props from ESPN's studios and jars of Possum Queen honey were available for bidders. Dana Bongiorno, who was helping out with the silent auction, noted that "everyone's having a wonderful time," including the members of Team Goshen, who put on Dick Clark's Rockin' Possum Review. Members of the team dressed up as ABBA, Dick Clark and Father Guido Sarducci -- a creation of former Saturday Night Live writer Don Novello -- and the latter contributed another $2,000 in donations from Sarducci's chalice. Those funds, along with the rest of the proceeds, were whisked away to Litchfield Community Bank, where they would be deposited.
"It's a great way to start the new year," said Budny.
Reach Jason Siedzik at (860) 489-3121, ext. 321 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCjsiedzik.


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By now virtually everyone has not only heard about the Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) request made by The Bangor Daily News seeking to obtain information about holders of concealed weapons permits but has formed an opinion about it.
I have plenty to say about the foolishness of a news organization attempting to step out on that particular limb without a very clear, very detailed, very pre-emptive explanation of what it is doing and why.
Much more transparent than simply, quietly putting the reason on the filed request. The reaction that happened should have been expected.
I also have plenty to say with regard to the unfair impugning of the motivations of good editors and journalists who were simply seeking to obtain information for research related to stories on domestic violence. Even if you consider Bangor Daily News staff left of center, assuming such motivations based on your worst fear is inappropriate.
I could examine issues like this for weeks, but right now the debate is already raging about what permit information should be publicly available via FOAA and what information should be private. That debate is being handled.
However, there is something much more problematic about FOAA that deserves to be talked about. In short, the entire system itself is a mess.
Let's start with what FOAA is supposed to be: a vanguard against corruption, waste, fraud and inappropriate collusion between government and the private sector. Sunlight and transparency are the best antidote for smokey back rooms, quid pro quos and all the worst parts of government.
But there is such a thing as getting too much information and getting it too easily.
The frustration is really two-fold. Technologically, state and municipal governments in Maine are so antiquated and unequipped to collect and store data, let alone retrieve it easily, that the process for fulfilling requests takes 10 times longer than it actually should.
The second is that right now, cities and towns across Maine are being absolutely overwhelmed by what can only be described as nuisance requests by an avalanche of people with a lot of time on their hands.
I spoke with former Bangor City Council Chairman Cary Weston, who confirmed this problem.
Weston relayed to me his frustration with the never-ending requests, which consume an immense amount of time to fulfill in good faith. Employees who should be working on the people's business by serving the public, looking for efficiencies, negotiating good deals for the city, responding to constituent needs and generally supporting the community are instead weighed down by time consuming and, quite frankly, useless requests.
The irony is that, while their intentions are good, many of these very same requests are being made by members of the tea party wing of the Republican Party, due to a desire to uncover waste, fraud and abuse. But instead of making government more efficient and responsive, they often do the exact opposite.
If we are going to place this very justifiable burden on our system, we have a responsibility to make it as easy for everyone involved as possible.
My suggestion for fixing the system is pretty simple: technology and demonstrated community interest in information.
Maine desperately needs to drag itself into the second decade of the 2000s and upgrade the way it collects and shares information. It would not only make FOAA requests easier to comply with, but it would make state and local government infinitely more responsive to constituents. The systems currently in place around Maine are an absolute embarrassment.
More importantly, though, I think it is time that the bar that must be cleared to make a request for information is raised, albeit slightly. Right now all a person needs to do is fire off an email with a demand for information, and a government body must drop everything to respond.
Institute some level of support, perhaps a very minor petition signature requirement that has to be fulfilled before any request can be made.
This would allow for citizens to continue to request all the information they could ever want but not without taking at least a little time to think and organize some of their fellow citizens around the idea. Exempt news-gathering organizations, and I think we would be in a much better place than we are today.
It should always be our mission to force government to be as ethical and transparent as possible, but we as citizens have a similar duty to arm our government with the tools required to meet that demand.
That is a standard not currently being met, and that has to change.


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In response to the senseless tragedy in Newtown, Conn., many elected officials and some people in the news media have proposed reinstituting a ban on some semiautomatic weapons.
While well-intentioned, this measure will do little more than satisfy the conscience of its backers, while again failing to protect innocent Americans from future tragedies. After all, let's not forget that the previous semiautomatic ban failed to protect the victims of the Columbine tragedy, the North Hollywood shootout and other extreme acts of violence.
Further restricting the Second Amendment will only succeed in disarming law-abiding Americans, while doing nothing to further restrict firearm access to irrational individuals intent on carrying out heinous crimes such as the Newtown school murders.
By definition, criminals hold contempt for the law, and they certainly don't care what kind of weapon they use to carry out their terror.
It is illegal for anyone to sell or provide firearms or ammunition to someone he suspects of being mentally incompetent. Yet despite such strong laws, the per capita rate of federal weapons prosecutions in 2011 was down 35 percent from its peak during the previous administration.
Instead of renewing the partial semiautomatic weapons ban that lawmakers permitted to expire in 2004, President Obama and his law enforcement agencies should enforce existing gun laws that a majority of Americans support.
At the same time, the administration should focus its time and funding on removing the stigma associated with, and improving, the identification and treatment of mentally ill individuals.
A weapons ban requires the cooperation of madmen intent on death and destruction, making it an ineffective step that misses the broader point. We must put aside the pandering to the American public and the easy short cuts that make people feel better, but in reality don't make us any safer.
Instead, we should work toward a sound way to keep all firearms out of the hands of those whose mental illnesses make them a danger to themselves or others. To do anything less would be a failure that we, as a society, cannot continue to tolerate.
Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, is a member of the board of directors of the National Rifle Association. This column appeared originally in USA Today.


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Our Pilgrim forefathers considered Christmas a display of "popish" extravagance inspired by Satan, and not without some justification. Until the 19th century Christmas was usually celebrated by drunken riots. The city council of New York finally voted to pay for a special uniformed Christmas day police force after a particularly deadly Christmas evening riot in 1828. But that didn't stop a repeat in 1851 when the New York Tribune noted the "…musketry and firecrackers, the bacchanal songs and noisy revels, which for two hours after midnight made sleep not a thing to be dreamed of."
Typical members of the Whore of Babylon (Romish Arminianist Satan-worshipers) trying to defend their unholy, ungodly and unbiblical Hell-a-day from True Bible-Believers:
We also believe that Christmas celebrates Satan and the birth of the anti-Christ like our Puritan ancestors—and you should too [believe that Christ-mass is the most Satanic time of the year under Ishtar (Easter)] as one of our top key Researchmentalists Sharon M. Whitley always says: "Btw, if you want to see a large, lavish Christmas display in a mall… go to Dubai in the UAE! Many countries that are not Christian celebrate this holiday. That right there should tell Christians it's not of God!"
Now go out and make this Season a non-Pagan Holy Day by spending more of your hard-earned cash on us. We require your tithes in a non-gift-giving way—buy our stuff like our new Rapture kit. Capitalism is how you can truly redeem this satanic Popish-Pagan season from idolatrous blasphemous Romish Arminianist filth for Capitalism is what makes America truly Holy and great as Capitalism is Biblical! And your hard-earned money which you must tithe to us helps keep fine quality Discernmentalist websites like this one up and running.


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The gang's all here! Come on in, the water's nice!
Do you know all that hot and sticky weather I've been complaining about? The streak finally broke today! The air gradually grew a bit cooler through the day and by nightfall it was darn right chilly!
Of course, the temperature finally started to drop the night our swim team made a pact to reunite for practice.
Hello, pool… it's been a while.
Luckily we swim at a heated pool through the winter and the water temperature was warmer than the air temp tonight. It actually felt good to jump in, like a warm bath or something. We complain about the warm water in the summer, but damn it feels good in the winter.
The first thing my coach asked when I showed up to practice was if I had been swimming. I was honest – I told him no. I hadn't been in a pool in over a month and even that practice was so-so. I've been taking full advantage of my lazy off-season and it showed during my 300 warm-up. I was rusty, really rusty. I wasn't the only one, we were all rusty.
After our 300 warm-up, we did several sets of drills, then finished practice with some team relays. It was the perfect off-season practice. I wasn't looking for anything intense, just a nice mid-December refresher to make sure I still know how to swim. It was also nice to spend an hour with my teammates – I missed them!
Before practice I hit the mall for a little rehearsal dress shopping.
Do you see a theme in what I was trying on? I have the biggest obsession with lace lately.
I had my heart set on a dress I found online and wanted to try it on before I ordered it. I'm really glad I went because I would have totally ordered the wrong size. The size I thought I was ended up being too big and they didn't have the next size down in store. I was able to try on the correct size in a different color and it fit perfectly. I ordered the right size in the right color and now I just have to wait for it to come in. Woo hoo! Rehearsal dress = done!
I stopped at Whole Foods on the way home and picked up some take-and-bake pizzas for dinner.
Honestly, these pizzas didn't impress us at all. The crust, cheese, and toppings were all bland. Eh. I wouldn't get them again.
I also got some Peppermint Chocolate Ice Cream from Whole Foods that was delicious. Derek's throat is still bothering him and what feels better on a sore throat than ice cream? Nada. 😉
Tonight feels like a hot cocoa night. Anyone else care to join me?
Good Night!


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37.1002 On what property-Enforceability.
(a) If the mortgage so provides, the lien of the mortgage may attach to additions, improvements, and purchases or substitutions made to supply the place of any real property or fixtures referred to in the mortgage when the mortgagor acquires an interest therein to the extent of the interest, but subject to existing liens and the lien of a purchase money mortgage given by the mortgagor of the after-acquired real property of fixtures.
(b) Any mortgage, except to the extent provided in this chapter, shall be enforceable against the mortgagor, creditors of the mortgagor, and against subsequent purchasers, mortgagees, assignees, and transferees, who take without valuable consideration or with notice, actual or constructive, even though the mortgaged real property or fixtures may have been detached or moved to a location different from that occupied by it at the time of the execution of the mortgage.History: 1978, PL 15-83; 1979, PL 16-48 § 1.
Case Notes:
Territorial statute providing that court should set payments on a judgment in accordance with debtor's ability to pay did not defeat creditor's right to foreclose a chattel mortgage. A.S.C.A. §§ 37.1002, 37.1103, 43.1501. R.S.T.T.A.N. Hisatake, Inc., v. Dullabhbai K. Patel & Co., Ltd., 3 A.S.R.2d 99 (1986).


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As a professional photographer I ran into cylindrical panoramas in 1996 and since that time I'm dedicated to panoramic photography. At that time I looked on the map to find a place that is called "Nodal Point"... I did all the mistakes, I know them well.
I still learn a lot and hope to give something back to the Panotools community. However I'd like to point out that the panotools.info server and it's management are not equal to the Panotools community. This wiki is the work of the community. Feel invited to join the Panotools-List Yahoo! group to discuss the friendly and democratic future of the Panotools community.
Besides commercial photography I also have some experience in print solutions, sometimes database driven, graphics and Mac administration.
Since the start of the PanoTools NG Yahoo group I am co-owner and one of the moderators of that list.
The nickname Zarl was given to me by a crazy austrian fashion photographer a long time ago when I worked as an assistant. My real name is Carl von Einem. I still shoot with film.... am I also crazy?
contact me at: einem {at} gmx .de or leave a message on my talk page.
little parts of my work can be viewed at einem.net
--Zarl 23:29, 23 November 2006 (CET)
hugin on Mac OS X
I will try to explain the steps needed to get hugin plus the necessary components running on Mac OS X. This description is aimed at the usual Mac user who is not familiar with terms like compiling and thinks that Terminal is some kind of ant. Feel free to ask for details on my discussion page if something is missing.
This article is based on a fresh standard installation of Mac OS X 10.5 aka Leopard unless otherwise noted. I use a German system and as a default work with an account that has no admin rights.
Software links
- hugin (Lucerne edition)
- Mono - You will need this download to use autopano or autopano-sift, both assist in finding control points.
I download and install Mono 1.2.6_4 Framework - Universal from mono-project.com (ca. 62 MB)
- enblend
- enfuse


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According to tradition, in the New Year, people wish each other happiness, wealth and longevity. These three Chinese characters are seen on horizontal lacquered boards, the New Year calendar and the signboard of jewelry shops and restaurants.
As reported on http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/New-Year-wishes-for-Happiness-Wealth-and-Longevity/20112/123630.vov
These New Year greetings are formed with images of the Three Abundances, or Fu Lu Shou. The God of Happiness (Fu) holds a baby. The God of Wealth (Lu) wears a mandarine costume and bonnet. The God of Longevity (Shou) is a short and bald-headed old man. One of his hands holds a stick and the other, a peach. They all have a long, white beard, and a ruddy and smiling expression.
Where were these Gods from?
According to Chinese legends, these gods had been leaders of three different dynasties.
The God of Blessing is Guo Ziyi, who had been ruler of the Tang dynasty. He was known as a clean-fingered mandarin and his family lived in harmony. For five generations they lived together under the same roof. He and his wife lived long to 83. After their deaths they were buried side by side.
During his lifetime, he always worked for charity to bring blessings to people. He left the world with mercy, family happiness and respect. People worshipped him with their respect and wishes to be blessed as he had been.
The God of Prosperity is Zhao Gongming who had been a leader in the Chin dynasty in China. He was said to be a corrupt official and enriched himself with bribery. He lived a wealthy and glorious life. However, when he reached 80, he still had no grandchildren to maintain the continuity of his family line. He was so sad that he fell ill and died in loneliness. Before dying, he always complained about his issueless situation and felt sorry for his great wealth.
The God of Longevity is Dongfang Shuo who had been a scholar and leader during the Han dynasty. He was said to be a flatterer and therefore received many loaves and fishes from the king. He used the money to buy young and beautiful concubines in order to use the Yin to nourish the Yang. He lived till 125 years old.
The Chinese people put these three men into the three abundances as a warning. Meanwhile, their good side became people's wishes, namely blessing, prosperity and longevity.
The concept of Happiness, Wealth and Longevity at present
Every person wants to be happy, wealthy and long-lived. However, the concept changes with the passage of time.
In the past, people held that happiness came from having many children, particularly boys. At present, both boys and girls bring happiness to their parents as long as they are good, dutiful, healthy and successful in life. What is the use of being rich if one dies in loneliness as Zhao Gongming. A long-lived person should be healthy, joyful and helpful.
In short, happiness, wealth and longevity are people's long-term wishes. That's why they send to each other new years greetings with these three wishes.