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Friday Fridge
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Experience the sounds of local bands in a chilled atmosphere and unwind on fabulous jumbo bean bags while relishing the BBQ buffet offering burgers and pies
|Oud Metha
|Fri, Feb 3 to Fri, Feb 24
Movies Under The Stars
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Enjoy movies on Jumbo Bean bags whilst munching on popcorn and hotdogs
|Oud Metha
|Sun, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 26
Live Local Loud with Nikotin
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Energetic UAE rockers Nikotin are slightly less exotic than the recent groups to grace these fortnightly open-air showcases of local talent
|Oud Metha
|On Fri, Mar 2
|Free Live rock, retro & pop
Live Local Loud
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Friday Fridge Live Local Loud is back on March 16 with a cheerful and festive line up ahead on St Patrick's Night
|Oud Metha
|On Fri, Mar 16
|Free Live jazz & blues Live rock, retro & pop
Live Local Loud with Savage Craic
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
After more than 15 years on the scene, Savage Craic may be the oldest Irish band in Dubai
|Oud Metha
|On Fri, Mar 16
Live Local Loud with Dahab
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Dubai-based Arabic-influenced rock band Dahab headline this open-air showcase of local talent, with support from blues and folk duo Charlie Everett and Mark Atkinson
|Oud Metha
|On Fri, Apr 13
|DJ: Rock, retro & pop Free
Wafi Pyramids Rooftop Gardens' 'Dance Through The Decades'
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
DJ Josh Anderson takes you on a musical tour showcasing the best tunes from the last four decades
|Oud Metha
|On Mon, Dec 31
Abba Revival
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
A Valentine's gig featuring tribute act Abba Revival
|Oud Metha
|On Thu, Feb 14
Russ Winstanley
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
The Northern Soul DJ Russ Winstanley will be performing a set for fans of the musical movement
|Oud Metha
|On Thu, Dec 26
Opera in the Park
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Wafi's Opera in the Park is back once again with singer John Innes who will be performing some spectacular arias and popular songs from the world of opera
|Oud Metha
|Fri, Nov 14 to Sat, Nov 15
Abba Revival coming to Dubai
at Wafi Pyramid Rooftop Garden
Award-winning tribute act to play two nights on Wafi Rooftops
|Oud Metha
|Fri, Feb 13 to Sat, Feb 14
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C25 Standard Motorhome
- Sleeps up to 5
- Length approx 7.37 metres
- Double bed over cab
- Small double bed in rear
- Single dinette bed
- Walk through cabin
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• Transfers to and from the Rental Centre are at your own cost.
• Vehicle collection begins at 1pm and is completed by approx 4pm (no guaranteed departure times).
• Vehicles must be returned between 9am and 11am on your last day of rental.
• No Sunday pick-up or drop-off allowed.
With EBDS you can collect your vehicle early and return it later which can mean up to an extra day of holiday time!
• Transfers to and from the Rental Centre are included (from designated hotels).
• Vehicle collection begins at 9am and is completed by 12 noon.
• 'First in line' service at the rental centre.
• Return your vehicle as late as 3pm at no additional charge on your last day of rental.
• No Sunday pick-up or drop-off allowed.
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EBSD must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance.
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• Tax on all pre-paid items.
• Cruise America/Cruise Canada 24 hour customer assistance line.
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• A fuel deposit may be charged based on how much fuel is in the tank at time of pick-up.
• Mileage & excess mileage (except miles pre-paid in the UK; see below).
• Provisioning kit including pots, pans, cookware and crockery US/CA$100 per vehicle.
• Personal kits including sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels US$55/CA$50 per person.
• One way drop-off charges (price variable depending on route). No one ways permitted between USA & Canada.
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• Mandatory State Surcharge of $5 per day on Newark & Philadelphia rentals.
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• 500 mile pack for the USA costs from £118.
• 800 km pack for Canada costs from £154.
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• £656(Canada) for 7-21 days. Additional days cost £28.
There is no refund on unused, pre-purchased mileage packs. See our Bonus section for fantastic mileage offers. Unlimited mileage and 500 mile/800km packs may not be purchased at the rental counter.
Mileage paid locally costs US$0.34 per mile in USA or CA$0.32 per km in Canada and you must estimate your mileage prior to departure from the rental centre.
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Winter weather conditions in Canada and Northern USA may mean facilities within motorhomes are restricted due to the use of anti-freeze in holding tanks. Often campgrounds in these areas are closed over this period (Oct-Apr). It is not permitted to fit snow chains to your motorhome. Therefore, you will not be able to enter Yosemite National Park when there is snow on the ground as this is prohibited by the National Parks Service.
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Gravitas Monday means new 24 Chat!
by Ryan j Budke, posted Jan 30th 2006 11:53AM
New week, new hour in the day of the one, the only, Jack Bauer. The 24 Live Chats have been getting such a great reaction that we're going to be doing them on a permanent basis. So as long as you guys keep demanding them and we keep getting a good turnout, we'll keep doing them. Make sure you check back to TV Squad tonight at 8pm EST, and we'll unveil the location of the chat room. As with all of our chats, you must be using either AOL's AIM or a compatible chat client (GAIM, Trillian, etc) to enter the room. I'll be in there under the user ID of TVSRyan and Tom Biro (TVSquadTom) will probably be joining us this week again as well. Just think, after tonight, we'll already be a 1/4 of the way done with what may be Jack's final day. Funny how time flies. Come join us tonight as we help Jack Bauer make it through one more day. Gravitas!


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Industry blow as Des Vertannes resigns as chief of IATA Cargo
Des Vertannes, the charming, diplomatic, even-keeled, much-liked and well-respected head of IATA Cargo, has announced his resignation from the industry. He leaves the association in June.
He joined IATA – then renowned for its lack of interest in cargo, an unhappy staff and unpopular director general – exactly four years prior to his leaving date.
Defended and ring-fenced initially from the worst of the association by the Cargo Committee, led by former Emirates SkyCargo chief Ram Menen, he set about changing the role IATA played in cargo – certainly a thankless task.
At the time, Mr Vertannes said he would do the job until he had made a difference.
With e-freight now on its way, a modernisation of IATA's approach to 'agents', the creation of GACAG, a healthier relationship with FIATA, a proper environmental agenda for cargo, a voice for ground handlers, a sustainable agenda and other improvements too numerous to mention, the industry can safely say that yes, he has made a difference.
Previously cargo chief for Etihad and Gulf Air, he has also striven to boost the air freight business in general; to give it a wider focus to help companies grow the industry rather than steal a shrinking amount of business from each other.
Mr Vertannes, a true gentleman, who has worked in air freight since 1970, is known not only for his diplomatic nature, but also for wearing his heart on his sleeve: no other industry leader could trigger an outbreak of moist eyes among grown men like he could.
He has made no secret of his jealousy of close friend Ram Menen's recent retirement. While Mr Menen now travels the world seeing friends and places, Mr Vertannes (or 'poor Des' as he has become known, owing to his relentlessly difficult job) has been stuck travelling the world, soothing forwarders, carriers and Customs, making speeches and boosting business.
As the news of his departure emerged, tributes began to pour in.
Stan Wraight, executive director of SASI, said: "With everything that is happening today in our air cargo world, the pressures for change are enormous if we are to remain relevant. We have all been struggling for years to impress on the industry the need to recruit and train young leaders, as the current guard will leave. And now we lose Des to retirement, one of the true leaders out there.
"He is able to get people motivated just through his passion, intelligence and eloquence, and that comes about when you couple years of experience and know-how with charm and intellect. IATA and the industry needs more Des Vertannes, not less.
"He will be missed, but I hope that he will enjoy retirement along with his wife Gloria and their many kids and grandchildren. Of all people, he has done his share and deserves the time off. IATA and the industry's loss is his family's gain."
Mr Menen said: "Des is a hard act to follow. He is one of the most knowledgeable, passionate and hard-working people I have met. He is true visionary and icon. He is also one of the best salesmen I have come across – he can sell 'ice to Eskimos' with the greatest of ease.
"Des is what IATA needed when the industry was at a crossroads and had no definitive direction. He is well-respected by every element of the industry and has had the challenging task to start the modernisation process.
"His list of achievements over the years, when documented, will need many pages to record. I could go on and on – but I am glad he can now spend time with his family.
"Like me, I am sure he is going to enjoy the next phase of his life. I wish him the best and am delighted to welcome him to the retired senior citizens club!"
The Loadstar wishes him all the very best for his more than well-deserved retirement. The industry – and all the people in it, who count him as a dear friend – will miss him sorely.


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Women's Feature Service
African Women Fight Female Genital Mutilation
By Mehru Jaffer
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 100 to 140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of FGM. The inhuman procedure is mostly carried out on young girls some time between infancy and post-puberty (15 years). FGM intentionally alters or injure the female genital organs and causes severe long-term medical problems.
FGM is associated with anachronistic cultural values of femininity and modesty - often considered a necessary part of raising a girl properly and preparing her for adulthood and marriage. It is this aspect that makes it that much harder to fight. But the battle has been on for years now, with concerted efforts being made to spread awareness about FGM's life altering ill-effects for women.
Austrian filmmaker
Ronald Vaughan has been helping the Vienna-based African Woman Organisation
(AWO), which was established in 1996 primarily to address the shared problems
of women from
Ras-Work, President of the Inter-African Committee
(IAC), who has been working for the cause since 1984. (Credit:
Parlamentsdirektion/Bildagentur Zolles/Jaqueline Godany)
In the 1980s,
Ras-Work was living in
It is largely thanks to women like Ras-Work and Dirie that the problem of FGM is being spoken about and debated in public. Today, FGM is considered a violation of human rights, physical integrity and reproductive health and the problem is being addressed globally instead of being buried regionally and wrapped in shrouds of tradition locally.
But this critical
advocacy started with the NGO Working Group on Traditional Practices way back
in 1977 in
IAC's principal aim
is to empower women through information and education. The changes that have
taken place are very evident. Women all over
The exact figures on
FGM remain unclear, particularly in
In the European Union
alone around 500,000 girls and women are either affected or threatened by FGM.
During the last few decades
Of course, women are
being made aware of their rights through organisations like the IAC and AWO. Up
until 1998, the AWO was involved in facilitating integration activities and
creating platforms for African women in
In fact, soon after
the release of 'Desert Flower' in
Prammer, too, has promised her continued support to the campaign, saying that parliaments have the biggest responsibility to end violence against women, which is how she sees FGM. "Initiatives like the Inter African Committee keep reminding us of this responsibility," she says.
Some progress may have been made in attacking the stereotypes attached to FGM and other traditional practices affecting women and children, but the practice is far from being eradicated.
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Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: Blu-ray Disc, Google, IBM, Liquid crystal display television, Sharp Display Products, Sharp Electronics, Sony, United States
With the end of the first quarter of the 2009 almost here, even the strongest companies companies are making last-minute layoffs to shave costs. Today, layoffs were announced across the tech sector, from IBM to Google to Amazon. The biggest layoffs came from IBM, where 5,000 people are losing their jobs in the U.S.. Amazon cut 210 people at three distribution centers in Nevada, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Google also announced layoffs of 200 people from sales and marketing (so far, engineers have been spared). In all three cases, the job cuts amounted to roughly one percent of each company's global workforce. The New York Times also announced a 5 percent cut of its newsroom, or 100 people. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/end-of-quarter-layoffs-hit-amazon-ibm-google-and-the-new-york-times 3/26)
"Ambivalent Networkers" — primarily males in their late 20s — admit to being glued to their mobile devices. Still, they would like to "take a break" from all the new technologies, says a study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Technology "feels like an obligation." (Iwantmedia 3/26, http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090325/ap_on_hi_te/tec_techbit_digitally_ambivalent 3/25)
Revenue from mobile-broadband services will reach $137 billion by 2014, a more than 400% rise from current levels, according to a report from Ovum, a consultancy and research firm. The report also predicts that average revenue per user will decline as the number of users will outpace the growth in sales. InformationWeek (3/25)
Sharp Electronics and Sony on Wednesday will christen Sharp Display Products Corp., a new joint-venture company to produce LCD TV panels. The firm, which will be two-thirds owned by Sharp and one-third owned by Sony, will be based in a new facility in Sakai, Japan. Dealerscope (3/25) , TWICE (3/24) , CEPro.com (3/24
Hewlett-Packard has debuted the new Pavilion Elite m9600 desktop, which is powered by Core i7 processors and has up to 1TB of hard drive storage and Blu-ray options. The company also introduced a suite of new LCD monitors featuring HDMI connectivity. Digital Trends (3/25)
The first-quarter 2009 reliability rankings by computer-service chain Rescuecom do not hold good news for Apple's Mac. For the first time, Mac dropped out of first place and fell to third, where it now must look up at Asian computer makers Asustek Computer and Lenovo Group. Computerworld (3/25)
Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: LG, LG Group, Liquid crystal display television, Panasonic Corporation, Plasma display, Samsung Group, Television, Vizio
Vizio has announced that it will get out of the plasma-TV business, concentrating instead on bringing new innovations to market with its line of LCD models, according to Laynie Newsome, who co-founded the company five years ago. The company's departure leaves LG, Samsung and Panasonic as the only large-scale makers of plasma-TV screens being offered in the U.S. The New York Times (2/11)
LG has introduced the XCanvas, an LCD TV with a four-step energy-conservation system. The line — available in 47-, 42- and 32-inch models — aims to reduce power by 70% with options for minimum sleep, intermediate sleep, hibernate and screen off. Pocket-lint.co.uk (2/11)
Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: Ambilight, Aspect ratio, Business, Electronics and Electrical, Human Interfaces, Lights, Liquid crystal display television, Philips
Philips is developing a new 56-inch, liquid-crystal-display TV that features a theaterlike aspect ratio of 21:9. The ultrawide set, dubbed the Cinema 21:9 LCD, also is expected to have the company's Ambilight background lighting system when it's introduced in the spring of 2009. Digital Trends (1/15)
Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: Blu-ray Disc, Consumer electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, Flat panel display, Hollywood Reporter, Home Video, Liquid crystal display television, Samsung Group
When it comes to electronics slim is always in. Samsung is set to unveil its latest flat panel TV at CES that is between just 6.5 and 7 mm thick. It utilizes LED technology for its backlight. The set will be marketed as the thinnest LCD TV yet to hit the marketplace. (Cynopsis 1/6)
While sales of Blu-ray discs cheered the market to some extent, total 2008 sales of home videos are expected to fall 3% to 4% from the $15.38 billion spent during the previous year, according to this report. Total spending on home videos, which includes rentals, also is expected to be below 2007's total of $22.9 billion. Variety (1/5) , The Hollywood Reporter (1/5)
Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: Blu-ray Disc, Consumer electronics, High-definition television, Liquid crystal display, Liquid crystal display television, MacBook Air, Television, Wall Street Journal
The rumors are true. Apple on Tuesday announced a redesigned MacBook and MacBook Air, which the company optimized for structural stability, in addition to a new LCD monitor aimed at creative professionals. (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2332500,00.asp 10/14)
Sales of high-definition televisions may be waning due to the recent economic slump, according to this article. The slowdown in sales could affect several media companies that have predicted strong HDTV sales to grow their brands. The Wall Street Journal (10/14)
Olevia, once known for its liquid-crystal-display televisions, is back in the consumer-electronics news with a Blu-ray disc player dubbed the BD-110. The model, available at Target stores, is priced to move at $229. TWICE (10/13)
In separate announcements Tuesday, Samsung outlined a tale of two CE markets, saying it will re-enter the U.S. market for notebook computers while "adjusting" production on LCD TVs and monitors because of sluggish demand. Samsung, which said it would introduce a complete line of laptop devices in hopes of grabbing a toehold in the growing, but fragmented, market, declined to detail its LCD output plans, though it did play down a report that the company was cutting production 5%. ChannelWeb Network (10/14) , Reuters (10/1
Royal Philips Electronics suffered a 70% increase in operating losses at its TV-manufacturing division in the third quarter as sales fell 21% and revenue from the sector made up 19% of its parent company's top-line results compared with 23% a year earlier. The losses mounted as the Dutch conglomerate was in the midst of outsourcing its TV-sales business in North America to Funai Electric of Tokyo. ClipSyndicate/Bloomberg (10/13) , TVWeek.com (10/13)
Just in time for the holidays, Acer has come out with the Aspire X3200, a compact desktop featuring a Blu-ray disc player, 4 gigabytes of RAM and an AMD Phenom triple core processor. The computer, which retails for just under $680, comes with a new display that can accommodate 1080p content. Digital Trends (10/13)
Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: Contrast ratio, HDTV, LcdTv, LG, LG Group, Liquid crystal display television, Television, Universal Serial Bus
LG has introduced the LG80, the latest LCD TV in the company's Scarlet series. The TV features 1080p full HD resolution, a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, a USB 2.0 port and audio speakers that slide out when the TV is turned on for a 3.1-channel virtual surround sound system. Pocket-lint.co.uk (10/13)
Filed under: TECHNOLOGY | Tags: DVD, Liquid crystal display television, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, Panasonic, Paramount Pictures, Plasma display, Sony, Television
In a move that could start a new wave in PC sales, Dell and Paramount Pictures today announced that they have signed a joint venture that will see "Iron Man" come pre-loaded on Dell computers for anyone who wishes to order the unit. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/30/now-you-can-buy-computers-pre-loaded-with-movies 9/30)
Another drawn-out court battle is brewing over consumer rights to digital content with the official release of RealNetworks' RealDVD software. RealDVD allows Windows users to make a digital copy of store-bought DVDs (extras and all) and save a backup copy of the movie to their hard drives for transfer to DVD-R. RealNetworks figures the product is legal because it leaves CSS encryption intact, making uploading and sharing of the ripped DVD a challenge. But just to be sure, the Seattle-based company filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against the studios and the MPAA yesterday asking for a declaratory judgment protecting it against legal action. Sure enough the MPAA cried foul, filing a temporary restraining order itself against RealNetworks for violation of copyright protections. MPAA attorney Greg Goeckner even managed to insert a pithy one-liner into the brief, referring to RealDVD as "StealDVD." (Cynopsis 10/1)
The 65-inch model of the company's new LCD TV will retail for about $12,000 in Japan, with a 52-inch version selling for $9,300. The XS is Sony's slimmest LCD ever at 23mm in depth. The New York Times/IDG News Service (9/30)
Sony demonstrated an 11-inch superthin monitor and a 27-inch TV set that were both based on organic light-emitting diode technology at an industry show in Japan on Tuesday. Panasonic showcased a 150-inch plasma screen, and Hitachi displayed an ultrathin energy-saving TV. Japan Times (10/1) , CNET (10/1) , TWICE (9/30)
To win a bigger share of the global electronics marketplace, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. is rebranding as Panasonic Corp., discarding a 90-year-old corporate identity. The company currently markets three electronics brands — Matsushita, National and Panasonic. Of these, Panasonic has the highest global profile, according to a survey by the consultancy Interbrand. The Wall Street Journal (10/1)
The certification will allow Panasonic to market its tru2way technology, which enables interactive digital features without a set-top box. The company plans to introduce 42- and 50-inch tru2way TVs in time for the holidays. Light Reading (9/30)


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Your security is important to us. At Comerica, we want to provide tools and resources to help prevent Internet fraud and have assembled a partial list of tips to keep your personal information out of the wrong hands.
Tips to Prevent Computer/Internet Based Fraud
How to protect yourself
Make sure that you know the person or entity that you are giving information to whether it's over the Internet, phone, or fax. Do not provide your personal information unless you have initiated contact.
What to look for
Be suspicious of requests for personal information. Due to the increase of phishing and other online scams, financial institutions have changed their practices and are unlikely to ask you for personal information in an e-mail. Be especially cautious of "urgent" requests, as "phishers" try to excite or upset customers so they will react immediately without time to think it through.
Only do business with Internet companies that use a secure form to capture private information such as account numbers or credit card numbers. A secure form will tell you that the site you are about to view is secure and ask if you wish to proceed.
Avoid purchasing products from merchant or auction sites if the deal looks "too good to be true". If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
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Don't click the link. If you are concerned about the authenticity of a financial institution's e-mail, contact your financial institution directly by phone beforehand. You may also go directly to your institution's site by typing the URL in the browser. If you go directly to the site, check for indicators that the pages are secure, such as a padlock symbol at the bottom of the page and a URL (e.g., www.comerica.com) that begins with "https " instead of "http".
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Bad cards. Mark Rosewater recently explained why they exist. Among his insights is the fact that some people enjoy trying to make bad cards good (or at least, not as bad). To quote Maro:
"One of the joys of Magic is discovering the card that everyone else has dismissed. In order to allow rogue deck builders to do this, R&D has to create some 'good' cards that seem 'bad.'"
Indeed. It comes as no surprise to anyone who has read my articles here that I'm one of those people. I love taking a card that everyone considers abjectly useless and making it a feature card in my decks. If the card is a rare, all the better. And if I can somehow make a deck that cannot survive without FOUR copies, I am in heaven.
Sometimes the result is The New Deck, using things like Necropotence or Oath of Druids. More often, the result is The Rogue Deck – a deck using Complex Automaton that no one loves but me. Oddly, I enjoy both results.
Why, exactly, I am obsessed with bad cards is probably too complex a psychological issue to fully explore here. Suffice to say, creating decks around a bad card has something to do with why I always cheer the underdog and why I love puzzles. It has something to do with ego, too.
Many Thursdays, I will feature cards that other people consider bad because I just don't know any better. Other times – like today – I will make a special effort to choose a card others abhor in order to really unpack what building around bad cards entails.
Enter: Nantuko Shrine. No, not Nantuko Shade. Nantuko Shrine.
Why does Nantuko Shrine suck? Why don't popular decks use it, and why has its value fallen to something like one U.S. dollar in the singles market? After all, it can produce creatures for virtually nothing, right? Isn't that good?
Not to get too theoretical here, but Nantuko Shrine's lowly status is primarily because it is a symmetrically constructive card. In other words, the Shrine gives some extra resource (in this case, creatures) to both you AND your opponent "equally."
(What? Magic Colony made a Nantuko Shrine deck? Bah! Amateurs!)
You generally want to pack your deck with cards that either a) help you, b) hurt your opponent or c) both. But symmetrical cards are in almost every expansion and are often used. In Type 2, just look at Balancing Act; Braids, Cabal Minion; Earthquake; Hurricane; Innocent Blood; Global Ruin; Mindslicer; Mutilate; Obliterate; Wildfire; and Wrath of God. Those cards have the same effect on me as they do on my opponent. However, each has a destructive effect that takes away resources. If you can somehow ensure that the effect hurts your opponent worse than it hurts you, then you are usually closer to winning the game. As a result, that type of card sees plenty of play in Type 2.
Symmetrically constructive cards – those that boost both my opponent's and my resources equally – show up far less often in good decks. The easy ones to use are "Lords" like Lord of Atlantis and Chainer, Dementia Master. Usually, though, few players can rationalize giving an opponent extra ANYTHING, be it lands, mana, cards, creatures, or creature-bonuses. Free stuff sucks.
My goal in building around symmetrically constructive cards is similar to building around their destructive cousins: Find cards that ensure the effect helps me more (read: a LOT more) than my opponent, then use that advantage to pound him senseless.
In the case of Nantuko Shrine, that means:
If I can do more than one of the above, all the better. The trick... oh, wait, this is important...
THE TRICK is to tie my win condition to whatever strategies of the above I choose. Otherwise, my support cards start getting better than my feature card. After all, my feature card – Nantuko Shrine – is bad. The only way I can justify its place in the deck (other than masochism) is to make its role vital to how the deck works.
If I can take my bad card out of the deck and make the deck better, I haven't successfully built around a bad card.
I'll explore the four strategies for Nantuko Shrine a little more fully to really drive this point home.
So, let's see... whenever anyone plays a spell, that person gets squirrels as long as extra copies of the spell exist in graveyards. Assuming I want squirrels (and who doesn't want squirrels?) and that my opponent isn't playing a deck with one copy of each spell, two ideas come to mind:
First, I can use four of every card and load up my graveyard. In Extended, cards like Intuition make this easy. In Type 2, I can try cards like Buried Alive, Cephalid Illusionist, Entomb, Fact or Fiction, Millikin, and Traumatize (on myself) while avoiding cards like Anurid Scavenger or Bearscape.
Second, and the flipside of the above idea, is to destroy my opponent's graveyard. Carrion Rats, Cremate, Haunting Echoes, and other cool black cards kill graveyards while cards like Liquify, Syncopate, and Treva's Charm ensure that cards never make it to the graveyard in the first place. Now no matter how many squirrels I get, you get none. Booya.
Of course, as a backup plan I can always make my critters bigger or tougher than my opponent's. Glorious Anthem is the most obvious and permanent option. Other things like Centaur Chieftain and Overrun can... um... run over opposing squirrels. Heck, even a simple Knighthood almost negates opposing squirrels. These solutions don't prevent an opponent from having squirrels, it just means mine stick around longer.
For argument's sake, let's say my opponent has a few squirrels and I have a few squirrels. Sounds pretty even. If, however, I also have a Devouring Strossus on the table, then my little Strossus-snacks look a lot more useful than the squirrels quivering helplessly on the other side of the table. And aha! I can sacrifice my squirrels to look for cards using Diabolic Intent or for mana with Phyrexian Altar. And you, my squirrel-laden opponent? You can't, can ya? CAN YA?!?!?!?
Probably the trickiest of the tricky tricks, it is sometimes possible to make my opponent rue having squirrels at all. Silly cards like Blessed Reversal can conceivably gain me loads of life. Beast of Burden gets positively beastly. Searing Rays, played in a deck with single copies of cards and some Millstone-like effect, can really sear a squirrel-heavy opponent. As with all of these ideas, using sets before Invasion (hello Avatar of Might, come on in) makes the prospects even juicier.
And, lo! What Nantuko Shrine produces are s-q-u-i-r-r-e-l-s. Thus a simple Squirrel Mob (and a trampling, flying, or unblockable Squirrel Mob to boot), might have my opponent thinking twice about playing that third Obsessive Search.
So you see? Sometimes a bad card is only bad in a deck that doesn't use its badness for good and sometimes a bad card is still bad but fun to use for its good badness. It's all very clear.
Nantuko Shrine stands aside such winners as Aven Shrine, Kavu Lair, Overabundance, New Frontiers, Pure Reflection, and Unifying Theory (to name a few) as a card just begging to share the wealth. But loads of other kinds of bad cards exist. In the future, you can bet that I'll explore other bad cards and how they might be made less bad.
For now, though, sit in your Shrine. Finds ways other than those I've listed below and unleash massive squirrel armies onto the table.
And if you do: You will know, deep in your heart of hearts, that you and I share something in common. Because you will know, O Lover of Nantuko, that you are one of those people too.
Next week: Little red men! Swamps! And exclamations galore!
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FORT PIERCE —The Indian River Lagoon is about to get help starting today from 50 scientists and other national experts who specialize in the problems plaguing estuaries in the U.S. and around the world.
The group will spend three days this week at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute working out the basics for observation and prediction networks that can be modified for use on local estuaries anywhere in the world.
The first step of the "Our Global Estuary" initiative will focus on how best to observe, measure and then predict the effects of pollutants already in the water or running off the land in rainwater, or arriving in estuaries by some other means.
The researchers will be joined by environmental lawyers, tribal representatives, managers, policy makers, federal agencies and various foundations. The initiative is a long-term project that will proceed in steps toward an action plan that can be tweaked for local estuaries.
A draft report on the group's findings and recommendations will be circulated for comments for the next year and will lead to a global action plan expected to be completed in 2016.
Six months from now, a steering of local lagoon experts will have a workshop based on next week's discussions and recommendations. The Indian River Lagoon Observatory workshop in April will include participants from research, conservation, academia, management, agencies and government.
- What: Our Global Estuary initiative
- When: Oct. 21-23
- Who: 50 invited participants from across the nation; no audience
- Where: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
- Info: http://www.ourglobalestuary.org
- First time a group with a global focus will collaborate on this topic.
- Focus on common challenges —oil spills, reduced oxygen, algae mats and invasive species — to all estuaries, including Delaware, Chesapeake and San Francisco bays, Columbia and Yellow rivers, the Amazon and the Seine.
- In the U.S. alone, 28 million jobs depend on healthy estuaries. Locally, more than $3.7 billion of the state's economy depends on its estuaries.
- "I'm excited to participate in this global estuarine initiative because it will allow me to learn more about innovative approaches for observing systems from top scientists in the world. This is especially timely for me as I am involved with the development of a LOBO (Land Ocean Biogeochemical Observatory) network in the Indian River Lagoon to generate accurate, real-time data needed for improved modeling and management of this estuary in crisis." — Brian LaPointe, research professor, water quality, Harbor Branch
- "As we begin to expand our lagoon observatory, it is great that we will be able to first think of the bigger picture the global estuary the fact that all of us working in estuaries have tremendous challenges." — Dennis Hanisak, chief scientist of the Indian River Lagoon Observatory, Harbor Branch
- "This is the first gathering focusing on a global context for estuarine observation and prediction networks. Our local workshop will benefit from this meeting." — Megan Davis, associate executive director of research, Harbor Branch
- "The Smithsonian is embarking on an ambitious long-term plan to take the pulse of ocean life so we can identify and understand problems while there's still time to fix them. I'm looking forward to connecting with like-minded people who appreciate that everything's connected globally and who want to work together." — Emmett Duffy, director, Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network Smithsonian Institution
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
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Head of Department: Professor Donald Fisher. Distinguished Professor Goldstein. Professors Chait, Danai, Grosse, B. Kim, Manwell, McGowan, Smith; Associate Professors Baker, de Bruyn Kops, Hyers, Krishnamurty, Muriel, Perot, Rinderle, Rothstein, Schmidt; Assistant Professors Balisubramanian, Lackner, Marquard, Modarres-Sadeghi, Ramasubramaniam; Adjunct Professors Ali, Enghagen, Rotea.
The Fields
Mechanical engineers design, analyze, develop, and test engineering systems ranging from power plants to jet aircraft to prosthetic limbs to windmills, and their myriad components. Industrial engineers are concerned with the design, installation, analysis, and improvement of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment. Mechanical and industrial engineers often collaborate in manufacturing engineering to ensure that a system of people and manufacturing equipment produces products from a supply of materials and other resources.
The Majors
The department offers undergraduate degree programs that lead to the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and the B.S. in Industrial Engineering. The educational objectives of the curricula are to develop engineers who think critically, creatively, and rigorously; who employ engineering methods to identify and solve important problems in industry, business, government, and academe; who communicate effectively and function cooperatively in professional contexts; who approach professional practice responsibly and ethically and with an awareness of business, environmental, safety, cultural, societal, and global concerns; who demonstrate professional leadership; and who employ their engineering education as a foundation for advanced study, life-long learning, and career develoment in engineering, management, and other professional fields.
Admission to the Majors
To be admitted to either major, a student must complete, with a grade of C or better, all of the seven technical courses in the freshman year: MATH 131 and 132; ENGIN 103 or 110 or 111 or 112 or 113; CHEM-ENG 120 or CE-ENGIN 121 or E&C-ENG 122 or M&I-ENG 124; CHEM 111; and PHYSICS 151 and 153. A cumulative grade point average of 2.3 is also required. Students not admitted to a specific engineering discipline can register for junior level M&I-ENG courses only with permission from the department.
In addition to the requirements listed in the previous paragraph, students must also satisfy the following requirements and the general university graduation requirements.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineeering Majors
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Additional Requirement
The curricula are structured to achieve eleven educational outcomes including, for example, engineering problem solving, professional responsibility, experimentation, communication, and design. Many courses address more than one required outcome, e.g., M&I-ENG 415 addresses both technical elements of design and communication skills. Students must demonstrate competency in all required outcomes of all required courses. Students who pass a course but not all required outcomes of the course are notifed in writing of their failure. In such cases, the course instructor and the undergraduate program director will specify a remediation program.
Course Prerequisites
All students must meet the stated prerequisites for a course or obtain permission of the instructor. Students are responsible for their failure to meet prerequisites. Students may be dropped from any course for which they have not met the prerequisites and, in the instructor's opinion, do not have adequate preparation.
Curriculum Modification
Students who wish to modify either the ME or IE curriculum to satisfy their needs must have written prior approval from the MIE undergraduate committee for all changes.
Honors Program
Both the ME and the IE programs support a departmental honors program. Information on the Honors Program can be found in the Commonwealth College section in this catalog. Students interested in the departmental honors program should contact the undergraduate program director.


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Westlake Village veteran included in Allied landing on Omaha Beach
For many, May 1 was an average day of little significance, but for Jack Wilson it marked a milestone of great proportion.
That morning, the Westlake Village resident turned the calendar and welcomed more than a new month; he welcomed a new decade in his life as well.
I walked into the foyer of Sunrise Assisted Living to the music of Glenn Miller playing on the jukebox near the dining room and was immediately taken by the preparation under way to celebrate Wilson's 90th birthday.
Within moments a spry Wilson was escorted to a countertop where a cake had been placed in his honor. His fellow residents gathered to sing "Happy Birthday." They shared cake and hugs and joked about a time that, for many of them, seemed like it was just yesterday.
That time was their youth, their 20s, when Franklin Roosevelt was president and the country was united as it had never been through a war it was dedicated to winning.
For Wilson, that war became a crucial part of his life, full of stories of survival he calls "his miracles."
Wilson grew up in Norborne, Mo., a small town just east of Kansas City. His father died of pneumonia when Wilson was 9, leaving the family with little during the Depression.
"It was tough to keep up," Wilson recalled. "I took on work delivering milk for $7 a month and then worked at the local candy store when I could."
Wilson graduated from Norborne High School and found a full-time job with BF Goodrich.
"By the time I turned 22, I knew that we were going to have to go to war," he said. "I had to decide what I was going to do, and I didn't want to wait to get drafted and end up separated from my friends."
Wilson joined some of his friends and enlisted in the National Guard in November 1940.
Wilson was assigned to the 111th National Guard Unit. After completing basic training and Officer Candidate School, he was reassigned to the 29th Division, 111th Field Artillery, Battery A.
In October 1942, the 111th was given orders to report for active duty in Europe.
"When we got to England, we knew that we were going to train for an invasion, but we didn't know how serious it was going to be," Wilson said.
That invasion was less than two years away.
"We did every kind of training you can think of," Wilson recalled.
"We worked hard for months and months and then one day we were told to get ready for the real thing."
On June 5, 1944, the 111th made its way across the English Channel landing just off the shore of Omaha Beach at dawn on June 6. The men boarded DUKWs, six-wheeled amphibious trucks.
"We were shot at immediately and lost 12 men on our DUKW within seconds," Wilson said.
The three remaining men tried to make their way to shore, but the German fire only got heavier as they got closer. Nearly 1,000 yards out, they were forced to jump off of their DUKW and try to make their own way to safety.
"I got to the point where I was so tired from trying to swim to shore that I gave up," Wilson recalled. "I let myself go under and was planning to drown."
Wilson swallowed water and his reflexes took him back up above water to cough it out.
"I came back to my senses and kept swimming to shore," he said.
As Wilson neared the beach he stood up and tried to walk the rest of the way, but collapsed from exhaustion. Another soldier grabbed Wilson and took him behind a log where he could avoid German fire.
"I stayed behind that log for what seemed to be hours," Wilson said. "Bullets kept racing past me but never hit me because of the log."
After hours of fighting, those who had survived the brutal battle gathered to figure out a way to get off the beach. Wilson rejoined Gen. Norman Cota and the 29th Division and began to make his way through France.
Still lacking ammunition, the 29th continued through France and fought with the little artillery it had.
Ultimately it neared the German border and was given orders to help liberate the nearby prison camps where the Allied soldiers were being held.
"There wasn't much left of them," Wilson recalled. "They had wasted away and some to the point where there was no helping them."
The German forces surrendered in May 1945, and Wilson was given orders to train for an invasion of Japan in late August.
"There was no better news then when we heard about the bombs being dropped and the Japanese surrendering," Wilson said. "We knew we had an objective and we were going to see it through, but we still wanted to be home."
By late August, Wilson was aboard a liberty ship bound for New York. He spent 25 years in the Army Reserve, then worked as an area manager for Mobil Oil until he retired in 1972.
It was not until 1994 that Wilson decided to talk about the war. In 2000, he accompanied his family back to Normandy and the battle sites.
"I wanted to dismiss it from my mind and get beyond the horrible images I had in my head," he said.
Those images include the soldier who saved his life on Omaha Beach.
"I never knew who he was or whether he survived," Wilson said. "He saved my life when he could have kept running for himself. I guess in the end we all fought for each other."
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After splitting a tough four-game road trip against Western Conference opponents, the Knicks return home tonight to face-off against the Sacremento Kings. This is a must win game against a sub-par opponent at home.
On Wednesday the Knicks (21-16) managed to cut a 16-point deficit to two in the third quarter but were not able to take the game over. A bright spot was the play by forward ShawneWilliams, who scored 16 of his career-high 25 points in the third period and hit seven 3-pointers in the second half. Another highlight was fellow reserve Bill Walker, who added 23 points and shot 8 for 11.
The Knicks will need to come out strong and seal the game up by half time. The Kings have history beating the Knicks, they have won the last four meetings at MSG. The Knicks can simply not afford to let the Kings stay in the game.
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An ARC and a cup of tea…
The standing desk is working out well so far. Although I ran four miles this morning, and my desire to be on my feet is… mitigated by that fact.
However, there are incipient crocus emerging through the snow in the front yard, which means we're well into Mud Season:
and I got a box of ARCs of Book of Iron today, so here's a photo of one on said desk with a nice cup of ko-kei cha, a mellow green tea that's a by-product of making matcha, the famous powdered green tea.
Lovely color, isn't it?
(The glass cup was for my mom, but I borrowed it for the photo op because it shows off the color so nicely.)
…yes, I am reading Boing Boing.
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March 31, 2011
MADISON, Wis. -- Badger fans can get a first look at three of the players that will join the Wisconsin men's basketball team next season in a nationally-televised all-star game this weekend.
Three of the Badgers' four signees for 2011-12 will take the court in the NeXt All-American Classic at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Sunday. The all-star game, featuring 24 of the nation's top high school players, will air live on CBS College Sports Network at 2 p.m. (CT).
Frank Kaminsky, a 6-foot-10 center from Lisle, Ill., will suit up for team Got Next. He'll go head-to-head with a pair of future UW teammates in 6-0 guard George Marshall of Chicago and 6-8 forward Jarrod Uthoff of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, both of whom will play for team Got Now.
Kaminsky starred for a Benet Academy team that boasted an undefeated regular season and No. 1 state ranking before falling to East Aurora in a sectional semifinal to close the season 29-1.
Marshall helped lead Brooks High School to the best season in program history, a campaign that saw the team earn its first-ever Chicago Public League title, finish third in the Illinois Class 3A state tournament and compile a 29-4 overall record.
Uthoff earned Iowa Mr. Basketball honors after averaging 26.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, leading Jefferson High School to a 17-6 record and the quarterfinals of the Class 4A state tournament.
Wisconsin's fourth signee for the fall is 6-2 guard Traevon Jackson of Westerville, Ohio. Jackson averaged 18.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game this season for Westerville South, as the team finished 24-2 and advanced to the Ohio Division I regional finals.
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After young, bisexual show-dog trainer Scott Thorson (Damon) is introduced to aging megastar pianist Liberace (Douglas), the pair become lovers, despite the latter being publicly heterosexual. This is the story of their strange, troubled, six-year relationship.
Who'd have thought Michael Douglas and Matt Damon would make such an astonishing, convincing on-screen couple? Steven Soderbergh, that's who...
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'Burn Notice' Books Gavin Rossdale as Guest Star
'Entertainment Weekly' reports that Bush frontman Rossdale will appear in the eighth episode, playing the villainous Armand, a wealthy and powerful man "with a hand in nefarious projects all over the world." Fiona (Anwar) asks him for help, but he'll only lend a hand if she helps him with a major heist job.
Fisher, who has a recurring role on 'NCIS' as C.I.A. agent Trent Kort, is set to play an ambitious and ruthless mercenary in the same episode.
'Fashion's Night Out' Draws Justin Timberlake, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Halle Berry and Many More Celebs (VIDEO)
The fashion industry's open house took place across the world -- from Milan, Moscow and London to New York City, Seattle and Los Angeles. Halle Berry was one of many attendees. "I care about our economy, and a night like this sort of infuses some energy into our fashion industry," Berry said.
Other A-listers on the scene (and in this clip) included Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez (launching yet another fragrance), Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake, Naomi Campbell and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
American Idol: 1 of 4 goes home
Yet another results show has come around, and Ryan starts things off by asking, "Who will graduate from the Idol school of rock, and who will just get schooled?" You know, Ryan, I'm available if your writers are on strike. Call me.
Anyway, sounds like it was a dramatic week on American Idol - a large column collapsed and in a separate incident, a staffer was injured on a stair mishap. Whew. But the show must go on, and we'll find out tonight whether Allison, Danny, Adam or Kris will be going home. The other three get to go home, too, but for a big hometown parade with cheerleaders and town leaders gushing praise on them.
Idol Gives Back content available on iTunes
If you somehow found yourself feeling unsatisfied after last week's inspirational "Idol Gives Back" smorgasbord, you can always head over to iTunes for a second helping.
For a limited time, iTunes is offering video and audio versions of the performances as well as some exclusive content that wasn't televised during the original air date.
While you can expect to pay a nominal fee for everything you download, all proceeds will be distributed to relief organizations within the U.S. and Africa via the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund.
Although "Idol Gives Back" has already brought in $60 million in donations, it's nice to see some ancillary methods like this iTunes arrangement continuing to bring even more money to the charitable cause.
Check out the American Idol official Fox Site for more details.
American Idol: Idol Gives Back
Some of it worked, some of it didn't. Telethons are like that. Not every bit can be a gem. But it's all for a good cause, right? So, obviously we can't complain too loudly.
My overall impression was that it seemed way longer than two hours. And I'm not just saying that to be snarky. They seriously threw in way more than I can even begin to recap. I'd be here all night if I tried to get it all in this post. So, I'm just going to stick to the highlights, and you can tell me the things that stood out for you.
Idol contestants to perform anthem written by Bono
Tonight, a bunch of celebrities (including Ellen DeGeneres, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, and a mystery duet) will take to the stage to entertain America and raise even more money and awareness.
And before one of the Idol finalists gets booted, the kids will perform a special anthem -- "American Prayer" -- written by Bono and Dave Stewart about the AIDS emergency in Africa.
American Idol: Live Results Show #6
Blake is safe. LaKisha is safe. Phil IS in the bottom three. Melinda is safe. Chris R rebounds from last week's bottom two and IS safe. Sanjaya (yawn) is safe AGAIN. Haley IS in the bottom three. And Jordin, of course, is safe. Which means, either Chris Sligh or Gina is in the bottom three, but we won't know who until the end of the show.
Fast Forward. Turns out CHRIS SLIGH joins PHIL and HALEY in the bottom three. But Philly is sent back to safety once again.
SLIGH vs. SCARNATO? Who's going home? Randy says it's a tough call. Paula says they both deserve "warmth" from the audience. Simon thinks it's "Bye, Bye Curly."
When faux-hawks frustrate the 'Idol' system
It's amazing what a great set of songs will do for the show. I use the word "great" loosely since most of the songs sung on Idol were chart-toppers at one point or another. I suppose The Police, The Pretenders and The Cure are more the kind of thing that I'd go pay money to see in concert. So, for me, tonight was a good one. Thanks Gwen for having great taste in music.
Musical taste can't save some, though. Just when I thought what's-his-name was finally going away, once again he's found a way to set office break rooms a buzz with his faux-hawk worthy of the West Village on Halloween night --not that there's anything wrong with it. There's a future in freakiness -- just not in singing. Not for him anyway.
American Idol: Top Ten Finalists
This week, the contestants were coached by Gwen Stefani and selected songs by No Doubt, or by artists that inspired Gwen, such as The Police, Donna Summer, and The Cure.
We're given Gwen's list of accomplishments: singer, songwriter, fashion icon, actress, and performer. Gwen tells us that she's excited for the contestants, and she feels very invested in the competition now.
There's only an hour and seven minutes tonight, so we get right to the performances. First up, LaKisha.
American Idol lines up celebrity guests
First of all, I'd love to see Diana Ross be a guest judge. I think her zanyness could rival Paula's and maybe even make Paula look sober.
I think the biggest 'get' is Gwen Stefani, who is on top of her game right now. I guess she knows where her fans are. There's no doubt (har, har) that Gwen's young fans are the same people who watch Idol.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look as though any of these celebrities will actually perform. Idol's press release lists the celebs as "coaches" and "guests". So... they'll be helping performers choose and prepare songs and probably also be guest judges. Performers scheduled for this season are former Idol contestants Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler.
Idol rumors: Will Fantasia, J. Lo, and Gwen Stefani all perform this year?
Idol and Fox sure do love to tease us with "special" or "surprise" announcements, don't they? Will Fantasia provide us with a hint about this year's promised "unexpected twist?" Probably not.
Saturday Night Live: Annette Bening/Gwen Stefani and Akon
Bening had a really strong performance. All her characters were totally solid and natural (I mean, as natural as they could be). However, she had a really tough time with the cue cards. It wasn't like her eyes darted from side to side... she just full-on stared at the cue cards most of the time. That always annoys me a little bit about hosts, but perhaps it's just a personal annoyance and not particularly fair towards Bening. After all, it's not like something a film star should be used to, right?
The writing was very funny at some points, but the rest of the episode was only "okay". Hey, they can't all be winners.
Now Paris has dropped out of the Billboard Awards
This behavior pretty much goes along the lines of what Tina Fey told Howard Stern recently. She said that Paris takes herself way too seriously (oh, and she is stupid and sheds fake hair).
The hostless Billboard Music Awards air Monday on Fox at 8 pm. Musical guests include Janet Jackson, The Killers, Gwen Stefani, Fergie, Mary J. Blige, Nickelback, and Ludacris featuring Pharrell and Young Jeezy.
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Your letters: May 25, 2010
Obama as orator
Re: Martin Schram's May 20 column, "Spare Us All From the Details":
After listening to and watching President Barack Obama for the past 17 months, I fail to see how Schram can say the president is "an impressive intellect and a gifted orator."
When the president said in July 2009 that the Cambridge police acted "stupidly" before he knew any of the facts, was he showing his intellect? What about his telling the American people what was in the health bill he signed, when neither he nor the members of Congress had even read the bill? What about the president's criticism of Arizona's immigration law when neither he nor his attorney general had even read the bill? Is this the president's intellect on display?
I think the president is an arrogant dreamer. He believes he can say something, and this makes it true, regardless of what the facts say or the reality is.
As for the president's oratory skills, when has he ever spoken about the greatness of this country and its people? When has he ever shown appreciation for the small-business men and women who continue to keep their businesses open in spite of the tough economy, to keep paying their employees, perhaps provide them health coverage and, of course, continue to pay taxes? When has he remarked about the great generosity or exceptionalism of the American people?
I have only heard him be critical of hard-working Americans. He berates and tries to further regulate American employers.
Mr. Schram excuses the president claiming he has been "the man who knew too much," but after a year and a half, I think the president is saying exactly what he wants and continues to get the results he wants. To think otherwise would indicate the president does not possess an impressive intellect.
— Jim Oliver, Ventura
Watch list problems
Re: Dan K. Thomasson's May 21 column, "OK, so let's sell guns to terrorists":
Thomasson needs to take a deep breath and calm down. He isn't thinking clearly.
Thomasson complains that there's no national push to keep everyone on the "no-fly" terrorist watch list from buying firearms. Who could object to such a law? I can, and so can many others who don't want the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" stood on its head.
A huge number of names on the list should not be there, or are the names of terrorist suspects who happen to share the same name with innocent Americans. Not only that, but according to the website fbi.gov, there is no way to tell if you are on the list! So, many Americans could have their constitutional right to own firearms taken away without due process.
A USA Today article, posted Aug. 19, 2004, wrote about the late Sen. Ted Kennedy's being repeatedly prevented from boarding a U.S. Airways flight because he was mistakenly put on the terrorist watch list.
Here is what he had to say about his experience: "If they have that kind of difficulty with a member of Congress, how in the world are average Americans ... to be treated fairly and not have their rights abused?"
Well said, senator.
— Ken Foerster, Thousand Oaks
Irrational fanaticism
Re: Laurie R. White's May 13 letter, "Comparisons out of line":
I am writing in support of White's letter. As I drove past the Simi Valley Post Office on Galena Avenue, I had a similar reaction to hers to the characterization of President Obama as Hitler. I felt disgusted and offended. My great aunt survived the Holocaust; many other family members did not.
Had I not had my son, who has Down syndrome and autism, in the car with me, I would have stopped to discuss the inappropriateness of the message these misguided people were sending. My son, had he had the misfortune to have been born in the 1930s in Germany, would have been one of the first to be "exterminated" by the Nazis. From that point on, it was a slippery slope. Millions of human beings were tortured and murdered for being Jewish, Gypsy, homosexual, disabled or for disagreeing with the Nazi Party.
There is simply no comparison to be made between our compassionate president and a murderous fascist. Free speech is one thing, irrational fanaticism is quite another.
— Jacqui Meisel, Simi Valley
Political correctness?
When did we stop being Americans? Have we as a nation leaned so far to be politically correct that we lost sight of who we are?
My parents were immigrants who came to this country many years ago. They worked hard and learned the English language. They started a business and gave me and my brother a good life and good values. In our home, we spoke several languages, but in public, we spoke English, the language of this country.
We are not European Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans or any other ethnicity Americans. We are Americans!
Turn back the clock on political correctness. Learn to work together. We are a nation called America, a melting pot of hundreds of different ethnicities. We live and work together. Let us act civilly with each other.
Let us be like other countries. Speak and read using the language of this country. Printed materials should be in English only!
If you really want to be politically correct, everything would be printed in every language as we have citizens. Good luck with that.
It's time we, the American people, take our country back.
— Mark Webber, Camarillo
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Delaware, Ohio, 1956
Even without hitting up Google Street View, I can attest that this circa 1956 view of South Sandusky Street looking north in Delaware, Ohio, found on PhotOhio.org, hasn't changed too much over the last 50-something years: To the right of the photo lays the academic side of Ohio Wesleyan University's campus, where I racked up quite the collection of student loans. Business names have changed, of course, and the building housing the De Soto dealership – according to DeSoto.org, it was Miller and Tong De Soto at 21-23 South Sandusky – still stands, though the buildings to either side have since been torn down. What do you see here? And do you think the woman crossing the street made it?
those Knucklehead Strohls
A friend of mine from Delaware, Ohio – not too far from where I grew up – recently sent me this clipping from the May 8, 2008, Delaware Gazette that comes close to inclusion in the family album:
Strohls to celebrate 60th anniversary today
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Joan Breece) Strohl of Delaware will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary today. The couple were married Sunday, May 8, 1948 in Greenup, Ky. They have four children and five grandchildren.
Belated congratulations, then, Joe and Joan. Coincidentally, my brother, also named Joe, also lives in Delaware. As far as I know, though, the chances of us being related are slim.
As for the bike, O'Clair, our resident Harley expert, said it's a Knucklehead, from about 1936 to 1938.


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Chess Piece in the Form of a Knight, ca. 1250
Walrus ivory; Overall 3 1/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (7.8 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm)
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.231)
Board games, especially chess, were integral to medieval courtly culture, as they were regarded as essential to honing tactical skills for the battlefield. Chess pieces fashioned for aristocratic households reflect the chivalric ideals embedded in the game. This piece, probably made in London, of locally available walrus ivory, is one of three that may come from the same high-quality set. This chessman shows a knight on horseback battling a dragon. He wears a shirt and leggings of mail underneath his surcoat and his head is protected by a helmet with narrow slits for the eyes. The knight has just pierced the dragon's head with a sword now unfortunately lost. The virtuosic, three-dimensional carving and the level of spatial invention of the piece are extraordinary, and distinguish it as a masterpiece.


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Why alternative medicine actually could work.
A case for holistic healing.
Fellow writer and Yogi Ben Ralston refocused my interest in secondary gains, a concept in the medical community that, according to his article, is defined as a hidden benefit that is derived from the problem'.
In his piece, Ben outlines secondary gain as the idea of underlying psychological "advantages" one may gain from an illness, disorder, or disease. He also suggests that, as a reason for why they may be less effective than medical treatments, alternative therapies and medicines haven't "woken up to" this concept. While I cannot speak to the effectiveness of alternative therapies in and of themselves, I would like to offer that alternative healing approaches, including Eastern medicine, spiritual practices, and meditative disciplines, can offer a great, if not greater "chance" for a patient to move into a self-explorative attitude and thus awareness of their secondary gains.
Unlike many medical treatments, alternative therapies often encompass a relationship between mind, body, and emotions: holistic healing. The fact that the patient has embraced this offers a greater chance for them to become aware of their emotional or psychological holdings, and the possibility of secondary gain regarding their condition. The term "secondary gains" might not be present, but the concepts are, with words such as awareness, self-inquiry, and mindfulness, among others.
My personal experience with a naturopathic doctor led me to observe my own secondary gains. As my doctor investigated my situation and worked with me through chiropractic care, acupuncture, and herbal and natural digestive support, he brought to my attention the possibility of my emotional response being strongly linked to my digestive woes. After reading Deb Shapiro's Your Body Speaks Your Mind, this mind-body relationship was brought to a convincing light, and I explored in myself what Shapiro terms "Fringe Benefits" when asking her suggested questions:
"Illness can give you permission to avoid a difficult situation or to offload responsibilities. Does your condition distract you from dealing with other situations? Does it provide a way of avoiding your feelings?"
"Is your illness an unconscious cry for love, a longing to be looked after and nourished?"
(But, what are the fringe benefits of a healer who fails to suggest the possibility of secondary gains to a patient? Well, they would have a greater chance of keeping their patient, and their income! Yikes. Maybe this is an insight into why some healing practices don't seem to "help" a patient progress?)
In an example of alternative medicine practices, the concept of secondary gain is embodied in in a model coined by Dr. Roger Callahan called psychological reversal. Callahan offers alternative treatments incorporating energy and meridian work, Eastern medicinal principles, kinesiology, and psychotherapies to help patients overcome a gamut of psychological, and in turn, possibly physical, maladies.
Hypnotherapy is another method that guides a patient to uncover secondary gains. Although now recognized as a valid medical procedure, hypnotherapy is probably still considered more of an unconventional method of healing. Hypnotherapy has been recommended for treatment of chronic pain (cancer related, fibromyalgia), anxiety and addiction, weight control, IBS, tinnitus, and other conditions. It is also presented as an avenue to awareness of psychological holdings for the conditions being treated.
While not directly designated as "alternative medicine," spiritual practices have been pivotal in promoting healing for centuries. From this spiritual study perspective, Eckart Tolle approaches the concepts of secondary gain in his book A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purposes. Tolle's study, regarding, is framed around the ego and its attachment to identity. An illness, Tolle suggests, could provide a secondary gain for an ego needing attention, sympathy, pity…basically a "self."
He writes, "You may receive a great deal of attention from doctors and others who constantly confirm to you your conceptual identity as a sufferer or a patient. You then unconsciously cling to the illness because it has become the most important part of who you perceive yourself to be." He continues, "Not infrequently, the ego in search of a stronger identity can and does create illnesses in order to strengthen itself through them."
The concepts of ego and moving beyond it are present in many spirituality structures, including Yoga, Buddhism, and contemplative Christianity. When one moves into these practices, the possibility of moving into an awareness of secondary gain becomes greater.
In conclusion, it is my opinion, that a range of alternative healing possibilities can be very effective in the realm of recognizing secondary gains. I can, on a personal level, speak to their effectiveness to healing otherwise, and I would not discourage anyone from exploring alternative healing while co-currently examining their inner person through spiritual studies, Yoga, or psychiatric routes.
What have you gained…"secondary" or otherwise, from alternative healing approaches?
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This fascinates me! I have been analysing this point of view for many years as I started to experience migraines from a very young age (when life was quite stressful as I experienced the death of my primary caregivers, etc, etc). After many years of reading and trying different things, I found that migraines are not only a 'food' thing or necessarily something that is inherited but relate directly to the emotional state that I am in – which includes feelings that have been harbored in one way or another for a very long time (things come up and out in every way, shape or form). I've observed my thoughts when experiencing a migraine and they are often of hurt and anger. So, hmph, this is interesting indeed!
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Hi Clare,
I just want to clarify something:
I don't say that alternative therapies are less effective than medical treatments. I have no idea as to the effectiveness of medical treatments, but i wouldn't compare the two because I believe that the placebo effect is much, much more powerful in medical treatments…
Also, my opinion about alternative therapies in general is not that they are not useful. I am a practitioner (and teacher) of an extremely efficient alternative healing method! However, I do believe that there are many alternative healing modalities (and practitioners) that are inefficient, and that one of the main reasons for that is that they don't clear secondary gain.
Small points maybe, but I just wanted to point em out.
"I would not discourage anyone from exploring alternative healing while co-currently examining their inner person through spiritual studies, Yoga, or psychiatric routes."
This is a clutch statement, Clare. When there is something blocking someone's self healing pathways it can be mechanical, energetic, genetic, psychological or however many other archetypes we can name. Healers are holding the space to remove those blocks. Sometimes that unblocks the ultimate medicine, Self Actualization.
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If the practitioners cared about the public they would perform such tests so that the public will know one way or another, but I suspect most of them care more about making money than they actually do about the public. They don't care enough about the public to learn about real science to figure out what is best for patients, let alone learning how to test things to see what works. http://www.lucypostolov.com


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In this clip, Thomas Ruff speaks about several recent bodies of work such as the series on Mies van der Rohe's architecture that lead him to his next abstract series of Japanese blurred manga images playing with superimposition. Then, Ruff presents the Jpegs series, explaining how he is interested in revealing the structure of the image and their dissemination on Internet. By enlarging them, Ruff also plays with the perception of these images when the pixel patterns becomes sublime geometric displays of color. Finally, he touches on his newest work in two series: Zycles and Cassini, of abstract images created by a computer program.
The full version of this talk is available on vimeo and on our multimedia section, divided in four different clips.
Aperture and the photography department in the School of Art, Media, and Technology at Parsons The New School for Design presented this conversation between artist Thomas Ruff and writer, former picture editor, Philip Gefter, on February 12, 2010 at Aperture Gallery.
Thomas Ruff is among the most important international photographers to emerge in the last fifteen years, and one of the most enigmatic and prolific of Bernd and Hilla Becher's former students, a group that includes Andreas Gursky, Thomas Struth, Candida Höfer, and Axel Hutte.
In 2009, Aperture released the first monograph dedicated exclusively to the publication of Ruff's remarkable series: JPEGS. In 2007, Ruff completed his monumental Jpegs series in which he explores the distribution and reception of images in the digital age. Starting with images he culls primarily from the Web, Ruff enlarges them to a gigantic scale, which exaggerates the pixel patterns until they become sublime geometric displays of color. Many of Ruff's works in the series focus on idyllic, seemingly untouched landscapes, and conversely, scenes of war, and nature disturbed by human manipulation.
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Nu-Ice Age Commando dry ice blasting machines provide an economical and efficient way to clean nearly any surface using dry ice pellets. The key advantages of dry ice blasting are that it leaves behind no secondary waste (CO2 sublimates) and since it's nonflammable and nonconductive, most equipment and machinery can be cleaned in place without any disassembly or cooling, reducing downtime in an industrial environment. Dry ice blasting is the ideal way to remove production residue, slag, release agents, contaminants, paints, oils, inks, biofilms & more! The
Commando 55 Dry Ice Blaster
features a 55 lb (25 kg) hopper capacity, durable stainless steel body, and a competitive price. Purchase, rental & leasing options available.
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