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By Amy Rosen,
President & CEO, NFTE
As entrepreneurial success stories go, Kevin Plank's is a pretty good one.
As a college football player he saw a need for better performing athletic clothing. Starting with a small savings and an idea for a wicking t-shirt that would keep players dry through an entire game, he developed that idea into a great product and then a brand widely seen as the best in active wear. Starting from the trunk of his car and his grandmother's basement, Kevin turned Under Armour into a multi-billion dollar company.
It's the story those of us who inspire and teach future entrepreneurs like to tell.
By 'those of who inspire and teach future entrepreneurs' I mean our amazing team and teachers at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship who have helped spark the entrepreneurship mindset in more than 500,000 young people worldwide since 1987.
And I am also talking about Kevin Plank, and Diana Davis Spencer who was honored as well.
In 2006, Kevin launched the Cupid's Cup Business and Innovation Competition and Showcase, in which young entrepreneurs compete to build their businesses. Encouraging and nurturing the next crop of entrepreneurs is a passion of Kevin's.
In 1996, Diana, an entrepreneur from an early age who sold eggs from her family farm, so many that her parents had to buy theirs from the store, found NFTE. That year, we touched the lives of 12,000 young people. This year, thanks to her guidance and the significant investment she and her family have made in NFTE, we will bring the power of entrepreneurship to at least 70,000 young people.
Which is why they were a great choice to be receive NFTE's Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at our annual gala celebration last month in Washington, D.C. Kevin and Diana were recognized for their entrepreneurial leadership in front of more than 1,000 supporters, teachers, students and friends from around the world.
In addition to sharing his moving success story, Kevin said, "We all have an obligation to foster the development of the next generation and empower them to realize that anything is possible when you have the will and determination to succeed." Kevin was not only calling the audience to action, but directly speaking to Diana's commitment to NFTE.
Nothing could be clearer.
The truth is there are future Kevin Planks out there right now – looking to make their mark – selling their products and ideas from car trunks and at trade shows, in flea markets and from food trucks.
And there are even more young people who have never considered being an entrepreneur, but can be. To get there, they need the mindset, the right tools and the encouragement to break out and make their dreams real. For Kevin and those like him, it is, as he said, an "obligation" to develop and empower them.
Not just because it's the right thing to do but because we're all going to sink or swim based on their successes or setbacks. As the worldwide economy becomes more interconnected, today's high school students in NFTE classrooms – whether they are in Chile or Chicago, India or Ireland – will create the jobs and drive the economy 5, 10 and 20 years from today.
Few things are more important.
It's why we work at it every day – opening doors and minds to the power of entrepreneurship and economic self-determination.
While the work goes on, we set aside a special evening last month to recognize and toast our collective successes and celebrate some outstanding student entrepreneurs. They are the proof that this works.
To quote Kevin Plank again from the NFTE Gala, "We all win when we celebrate entrepreneurship."
I hope you'll join NFTE, Kevin, Diana, our volunteers and our partners in celebrating entrepreneurship. Because we keep working at it and recognizing it, we'll have many more success stories like Kevin's to share and celebrate.
Click to see photos of the 2014 NFTE Global Gala.


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WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Academic Success Rate (ASR) for all 23 Division II conferences was released at the NCAA Convention, which was held in Grapevine, Texas, Jan. 16-19. SSC member institutions posted an ASR of 86 percent to again lead all conferences. The Northest-10 Conference placed second in the rankings with an ASR of 85 percent. The leagues have claimed the top two spots in the conference-by-conference comparison each year since the ASR performance rankings were first released in January 2008.
"We are very excited to again receive the distinction of having the highest ASR rate of any Division II conference," SSC Commissioner Jay Jones said. "This is a special honor for our coaches, student-athletes and administrators and it speaks to the value that our member schools put on success in the classroom. They work hard to maintain this distinction year after year and we are very proud of those efforts."
Data for the 2012 version of the ASR was compiled by following the progress of the 2002-05 cohort. The national four-year ASR for all DII student-athletes remained steady at 72 percent. SSC student-athletes performed well above that average with a composite ASR of 86. All told, 89 percent of the 123 teams that were counted for SSC member institutions exceeding the national average of 72.
A number of SSC teams posted a perfect 100 percent Academic Success Rate, and each member institution had at least one program achieve a perfect mark. They included:
- Barry softball;
- Eckerd softball;
- Florida Tech men's golf, women's golf, women's tennis, and men's track;
- Florida Southern men's tennis, women's tennis, and softball;
- Lynn men's basketball, women's golf, softball, men's tennis, and volleyball;
- Nova Southeastern women's golf;
- Rollins men's swimming, women's swimming, women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball, women's tennis, men's track, and women's track;
- Saint Leo women's tennis; and
- Tampa women's tennis.
Along with the Division I Graduation Success Rate (GSR), the ASR is a tool used by the NCAA to measure the academic progress of student-athletes competing within the Association. The NCAA developed the Division II ASR at the request of college and university presidents who believed the federal graduation rate was flawed. Both the Division I GSR and the DII ASR take into account transfer students. However, given the partial-scholarship model of Division II, the ASR also includes student-athletes not receiving athletically-related financial aid. The ASR also removes students from the cohort who left the institution while academically eligible to compete.
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1. Sunshine State Conference – 86%
2. Northeast-10 Conference – 85%
3. Great Lakes Valley Conference – 80%
4. Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference – 78%
5. Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference – 77%
T6. East Coast Conference – 75%
T6. Great Northwest Athletic Conference – 75%
8. Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference – 74%
9. Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference – 73%
T10. Conference Carolinas – 72%
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NetJets, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned fractional-share operator, completed a purchase agreement early last month for up to 120 new Bombardier Globals, a deal worth $6.7 billion if all aircraft options are taken. Notably, this is NetJets' first order for Bombardier business jets; previous large-cabin acquisitions by the fractional provider have been for Gulfstreams and Falcons. Teal Group vice president Richard Aboulafia called the order "a powerful endorsement of the new Bombardier products and a clear sign that the high end of the market is leading the recovery." He added: "Of course, any fractional provider order has to be regarded as at least somewhat speculative, but it's an encouraging sign."
The news came days after Berkshire Hathaway revealed record profits for the fractional-share operator and 15 months after NetJets cancelled a large order for Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 4000s and 900s. The agreement with Bombardier involves a firm order for 50 jets (retail value $2.8 billion, comprising 30 Global 5000s and Global Express XRSs and 20 Global 7000s and 8000s) and options for another 70 Globals. NetJets did not break down further details of the order. Deliveries begin in the fourth quarter of next year, but Global 7000/8000 deliveries won't begin until 2017. NetJets chairman and CEO David Sokol commented to AIN: "Our criteria for this decision were based on owner requirements, reliability, global service, and overall economics and contractual conditions. We are excited about the decision."
Opening New Markets
NetJets said it will deploy the new Global fleet in its U.S. and European networks. Like NetJets' order for up to 125 "Platinum Edition" Embraer Phenom 300s announced last October, the Bombardier order includes custom-cabin and technology design features exclusive to NetJets. "The decision to add the Global…to the NetJets fleet was based upon owner research, a comprehensive view of flight patterns and service requirements, as well as NetJets' unique insight into the continued global growth of business aviation," according to NetJets.
The company is planning to expand into the Asian market, and long-range aircraft such as the Globals will help open these new markets. NetJets also cited the relatively steady demand for large-cabin, long-range jets during the economic downturn as a factor in its decision. The company will continue to maintain its relationship with other OEMs, including Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon, NetJets told AIN.
There remains a potential hole in the NetJets fleet, in the opinion of business aviation consultant Brian Foley. "We could envision another fleet announcement this year to fill the gap between the Phenom 300 and Global 5000," he explained, "which would gain the full attention of other midsize airplane makers, including those based in hard-hit Wichita." Logical candidates include Embraer's midsize Legacy 450 and 500, the Bombardier Learjet 85 and Gulfstream G250. "NetJets needed to update its aging fleet," Foley added, "while at the same time reduce costs by standardizing models. Long-term this order could round out its top-end offerings to the detriment of other large-cabin manufacturers. As it already has a sizable order for Phenom 300s with Embraer, it has now spread its sourcing risk beyond just one provider and has the added benefit of near-term deliveries."
"The Global aircraft family is ideally suited to our owners' needs for range, reliability, interior comfort and operating efficiency," said NetJets president Jordan Hansell. "These aircraft will be an excellent complement to our existing large-cabin capabilities and overall fleet, which is unmatched in private aviation."
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When someone with the last name "Ovenbröd" sends you an email you either laugh or pay attention. I did both and my prize is a nice bunch of noisey, glitchy circuit bent loops from Berlin. This gift of loop was not just created for me alone so here I share the news of this download for all to have. Head over to www.mimu.eu to grab some itchy clicky goodness.
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Egg Harbor 43 Sportyacht — By Capt. Patrick Sciacca —
October 2004
It's All in the Lines
Twelve more inches and a newly designed hull bottom make the Egg Harbor 43 Sportyacht a bluewater contender.
How much difference can one foot make? In football it could mean getting in the end zone for six points vs. falling short for a goose egg, or missing the uprights on a field goal and losing three points that could've won the game. When it comes to boatbuilding, one foot can be the difference between a good ride and a great ride.
It had been two years since I tested the Egg Harbor 42 on the outskirts of hurricane Gustav, so when a big northeast blow came sweeping into southern New Jersey recently, I thought it serendipitous to have a test set up on the 42's replacement, the Egg Harbor 43 Sportyacht.
The conditions on the 43's test day, while not the 40-plus-knot "breeze" I had with the 42, were sporty, with 20-mph winds and strong four-foot seas out on the ocean, with an occasional five-or-so-footer, too. The 43's new prop-pocketed, modified-V hull bottom parted the head seas with authority while the optional 700-hp Caterpillar C12 diesels were at 1750 rpm and the 43 was running around 28 mph. Her bow sliced knife-like, but the true "water break" is located about one-third down the hull, where the deadrise is about 28 degrees. The 43's relatively sharp entry made for soft landings while going into the chop, and her modified-V aft section with 16-degree deadrise made for a smooth V-shape profile going downsea, enabling the vessel to track true at cruise speed. The ride is simply sweet in the slop. Compare this to the 42, which offered a strong, albeit bumpy ride in a chop and whose hull, which ended in a nine-degree transom deadrise, wasn't as forgiving off a wave.
Of course it's not just the sharp entry angles and running attitude that make the 43 an attractive package for the offshore angler who Egg Harbor is targeting with this boat. You need to know that her construction backs up the lines. The hull is comprised of hand-laid solid fiberglass below the waterline, with Divinycell coring used in the hull sides, decks, and hardtop.
The 43 cut the chop nicely and performed well during speed trials on calm water in the back bays. My test boat made an average top speed of 41 mph at 2333 rpm with a 64.8-gph fuel burn. At 2000 rpm she made a comfortable cruise of 34.3 mph with a fuel burn of 44 gph. I suspect that the last trickle of her top-end speed was missing, as the engines were only showing a 92-percent load at WOT on the Cat Marine Power Display (MPD). I think adding some wheel to the four-blade nibrals (27x38) could get the boat and her powerplants in synch and slightly affect fuel burn, too. The 43 still has impressive range for deep-water anglers: 440 statute miles at cruise, 359 miles at WOT.
This boat is run from the comfort of the flying-bridge helm, which I found to have quick-responding Teleflex hydraulic steering (power-assist is optional). When I turned the wheel, the 43 reacted in real time. In addition, the Kobelt single-lever electronic controls feature a solid detent and offer a smooth transition when throttling through the Cats' rpm range. Aside from easy handling and clean sightlines at all speeds, this helm boasts a retractable electronics console (the 42's console was fixed). There's space here for those MPDs as well as a couple of 12-inch or larger displays, your VHF, and perhaps even a SSB. This may not be earth-shattering news to some, but Egg Harbor built the console to be spacious enough to permit eliminating the overhead electronics box from the hardtop.
Next page > Part 2: The 43 offers a solid ride in sloppy seas and strong performance when it's calm. > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Friday 6/22 at the Festival of Arts & Ideas
Noon. Listen as Ilusha Tsinadze presents a concert mixing mountain songs and village dances from the country of Georgia with African and Brazilian percussion and jazz improvisation. New Haven Green, Elm Street Stage. Free — just show up.
1:15 p.m. Be entertained circus-style while learning about the threats to Earth's waters at Artfarm's Circus for a Fragile Planet: Submerged! New Haven Green, Family Stage. Free — just show up.
6 p.m. Experience the musical stylings of Jonny Rodgers, who uses guitars, tuned wine glasses and electronics to present classical and new music. New Haven Green, Elm Street Stage. Free — just show up.
7 p.m. Eat, drink and watch closely as the National Theatre of Scotland presents "The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart" in the Wicked Wolf Tavern, 144 Temple St. Ticketed event. (Plus $15 food and beverage minimum.) Buy tickets. Additional performances 7 p.m. June 23 and 26-30 and at 1 p.m. on June 23, 24, 27, and 30.
8 p.m. Enjoy a rare performance by the Mark Morris Dance Troup, "A Lake/Jesu, Meine Freude/Gloria," conducted by acclaimed choreographer Mark Morris. Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. Ticketed event. Buy tickets.
8 p.m.: See Kyle Abraham and his seven-member troupe, Abraham.In.Motion, present an evening of dance in The Radio Show. Isenman Theater, 1156 Chapel St. Ticketed event. Buy tickets. Additional performance at 4 p.m. June 23.
8 p.m. Take in a performance by the flagship chamber choir of one of the world's oldest institutions of higher learning, the Cambridge University Consort of Voices. Part of the Yale International Choral Festival. Morse Recital Hall, 470 College St. Ticketed event. Buy tickets.
5:30 p.m. Listen and learn as scientists David Lynn and Martha Grover discuss Scientific Insights into Cooperation and Evolution. Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Free but seating is limited. Purchasing an Ideas Fast Pass allows you to enter early and secure seating.
10 a.m. Take an intermediate-level Master Class with Mark Morris Dance Group. Broadway Lofts, 249 Elm St. Free — just show up. See Mark Morris Dance Group perform "A Lake/Jesu, Meine Freude/Gloria" tonight.
Noon. Grab a slice of New Haven's best while listening to a concert at the Pizza Fest!. New Haven Green. Proceeds benefit New Haven's Connection Fund. Also being presented at noon June 28-29.WALKING TOURS
10 a.m.: Learn about the emergence of an African-American female performance tradition and its impact on the fight for freedom at a tour of "Sing the Truth: Voices from The Amistad Center for Arts & Culture" at the New Haven Public Library. Meet at 133 Elm St. Free — just show up. Additional tours at 10 a.m. June 22-23 and 26-30.
12:30 p.m. Hear how the Yale University Art Gallery collections served as inspiration for an alumnus of the School of Art at the presentation Artist Talk: New Haven-based artist Titus Kaphar discusses his work. Meet in the lobby of the gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Free — just show up.
5:30 p.m. See first-hand the carnivorous plants, desert collection, and other growing things in the gardens and greenhouses of Marsh Botanic Gardens. Meet at 227 Mansfield St. Free — just show up.
5:30 p.m. Sip and savor at a Scotch Tasting led by an expert at Mory's, 306 York St. Ticketed event. Buy tickets.
Weekend Afternoons on the Green — Enjoy a variety of activities and performances presented by community artists and organizations. Saturday's program runs noon-6 p.m.; Sunday's activities run 3-6 p.m. Free — just show up.
Group Intelligence — Take part in the flash-mob inspired experience, described as "part art, part science experiment," where audience members perform specific actions by following instructions through MP3 players. Begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday on the New Haven Green. Free — but registration recommended. Register.
Yale Alumni Chorus — Attend a performance of Verdi's "Hymn of the Nations," featuring the chorus with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and Russel Thomas, tenor. Part of the Yale International Choral Festival. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St. Free — just show up.
Evening Concerts on the Green — Take in a performance at 7 p.m. on the New Haven Green, Elm Street Stage. On Saturday, the Carolina Chocolate Drops will present black string-band and jug band music of the 1920s and 1930s; on Sunday, Red Baraat & noori will offer a blend of North Indian bhangra with funk, go-go, Latin, and jazz. Free — just show up.
For a complete list of events during the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, visit artidea.org.
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We have just had the first result back of the scan following 3 months of chemo on Gem Cis. My sisters lymph glands look to have reduced in size. This has given us tremendous hope as the oncologist did not anticipte this. We all just want the chemo to go on doing it's job and hope that all her hard work and the pain she is going through will keep her well in the end.
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AT&T Launching HTC Desire 610 On July 25by Brandon Chester on 7/15/2014 11:09 PM EST
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usama_ah - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkI'm glad to see this is finally coming. Though of course HTC could have positioned/priced this better than their competition. The Moto G is $20 more (LTE model is the one that competes with this) but with better screen resolution and a better (recent) track record of updates to even mid-to-low range devices. Though the camera on this device is a smidge better than the Moto G, or so I read. But big picture is, people looking for inexpensive phones will have more options that can match their individual style or needs. Perhaps some people prefer HTC's skin. Reply
piroroadkill - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkMoto G 4G is far more compelling.
Higher res screen, already has 4.4.4, microSD slot. Reply
usama_ah - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkYup. That's exactly what I said in my post there :-) (I mention screen res and updates as why the extra $20 is worth it). But I didn't mention microSD because this Desire has it too.
But I ended with an acknowledgement that some people buy devices based off the look of a device or wanting a skin they have experience with or because they are loyal to a particular brand. For them, this is a decent second option in this price range. Reply
extide - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkDid you mean Cortex A7, instead of Krait 400 ? Reply
danielfranklin - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkThey must have, there is no way they are Krait 400s...
I wish they went back to last years chips, dual Krait 200s were better than this quad A7 crap... Reply
Brandon Chester - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkIndeed I did, thank you. Reply
Eri Hyva - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkI am so much waiting a Moto G LTE v2 with Snapdragon 410. Reply
htcfan - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - linkHTC lists the Desire 610 with a qHD display (960x540), and not a FWVGA display (854x480). Reply
MrCommunistGen - Thursday, July 17, 2014 - linkIf you read the whole article, the author acknowledges that:
"Something to note is that AT&T's press release states that their Desire 610 has an 854x480 display at 199ppi, while the Desire 610 that has shipped in other parts of the world has a 960x540 display for a pixel density of 234ppi. It is unclear if AT&T's model of the Desire 610 is a special variant or if this is simply an error in the specifications AT&T has listed." Reply


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Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris sources the best gift packs for wine drinkers and spirit lovers Sam Wylie-Harris
A glass act for Christmas
Whether you're shopping for a present to lift the spirits, would like to say "Merry Christmas" with a bottle, or simply want to make a good impression, there's an array of attractively packaged offerings to please the nearest and dearest.
Last action heroes: Oozing old-style charm, these two handsome labels from award-winning winery Nederburg have been created to honour some of the major figures in South African winemaking. The Heritage Heroes range includes The Young Airhawk (£14.99, Morrisons), a zesty sauvignon blanc with good minerality; and The Motorcycle Marvel (£14.99, Morrisons), a Rhone-style blend jam-packed with spicy flavour and sweet red berries.
A berry good cause: Soft and sweet, smooth and silky, the clean taste of Belvedere Vodka has earned it an A-list following, and Belvedere (RED) Special Edition (£34.50, Waitrose) celebrates the second year of its partnership with (RED). The charity founded by Bono partners with the world's most iconic brands to raise proceeds for the Global Fund, with Belvedere contributing 50% of profits to help the fight against HIV/Aids.
Gin palaces are in season: Adored by serious gin drinkers and mixologists, Tanqueray's slick gift box has been designed with cocktail lovers in mind. The interior features a vintage-themed illustrated guide on how to throw the perfect cocktail party and comes complete with a 70cl bottle of ultra premium Tanqueray No Ten and two bespoke martini glasses. Tanqueray No Ten Gift Set (£55, Selfridges nationwide)
Put a shine on: Shoe designer Tim Little has linked up with Speyside star Chivas Regal to create a luxury gift tin showcasing the elements of the classic brogue shoe. One of the best-selling Scotches in the world, Chivas Regal 'Made for Gentleman' Luxury Gift Tin (£25.39, 70cl, Sainsbury's) offers whisky noses the chance to enjoy the rich honeyed taste and lingering butterscotch notes of its 12-year-old whisky while mulling over the craftsmanship of a quality pair of brogues.
On the US trail: Named after the crossing where herds of buffalo passed over the Kentucky River, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky (£32.99, www.thewhiskyexchange.com or 020 7403 8688) is aged for a minimum of nine years. Made from corn grain, wheat, rye and barley, it's sweet and fruity with a long spicy finish and vanilla notes. Packaged in a wooden box portraying its 220-year history and eight-step crafting process, the traditional Julep cup holds plenty of promise for bourbon fans.
Forever blowing bubbles: One of the few remaining family-owned champagne houses on the global stage, Taittinger's chalk cellars in Reims are home to some of the finest collections of champagne. Beautifully dressed for the party season, the entry-level Taittinger Brut Reserve NV (£37.99, Waitrose) comes in a 3D sparkling bubble-effect box which has been awarded Carton of the Year at the annual Pro Carton/ECMA Awards for its instant appeal.
Tinned tastes best: Veuve Clicquot's signature yellow VIP tents blanket our summer soirees, but for festive gatherings it's canned its best-selling Yellow Label non-vintage champagne into a striking sardine tin. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardine Gift Box (£55, Harvey Nichols nationwide).
Irresistible indulgence: From an outstanding vintage and the prestigious Margaux region on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, try Berry Bros & Rudd's Christmas Claret Magnum - Le Hauts du Tertre, Margaux, Bordeaux, France (£55.50, www.bbr.com). Powerful but refined with delicate black fruits, a soft palate and ripe tannins, it's a trophy centrepiece to toast the turkey.
Dirty dozen: Laithwaites has done all the hard work for you by sourcing 12 wines to complement a traditional festive menu. Favourites include premier cru champagne, a chenin blanc from the Loire Valley, old vine Chablis, an Argentinian malbec, a top-notch Australian cabernet sauvignon from the Margaret River region, a Rioja 2005, vintage port and Canadian icewine. Laithwaites Luxury Mixed Dozen (£165, www.laithwaites.co.uk).
A vine idea for the cellar master: One of England's finest, Chapel Down vineyard in Tenterden, Kent, is giving wine lovers the chance to lease bacchus grape vines, which produce a crisp, herbaceous white wine that's our answer to sauvignon blanc. For a taste of being a winemaker, Chapel Down's Vine Leasing Scheme (from £225 for a one-year lease over five vines, with six bottles of wine with personalised labels) offers hands on experience, an invitation to an exclusive wine-tasting event and real insight into the winemaking process.
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Chile releases a real corker... Chile likes to try its hand at most grapes, and Chilean winery Santa Rita has just released its Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Franc 2011 (£7.49 or £5.99 if you buy two, Majestic) as part of its 120 series of wines. Full of raspberry-edged crunchy berries with a lick of spice, coffee and tobacco notes, it's ideal with red meat and casserole dishes.
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Yealands Estate is green of the crop... New Zealand winery Yealands Estate has been awarded 'Most Sustainable Medium Business' at the International Green Awards 2012.
Peter Yealands, founder of Yealands Estate, says: "We set out with a vision of best practice from the vine to the bottle. Since launching, our goal has been to produce world-class wines and become a global leader in sustainable wine production.
"This award, in addition to recently winning the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world at the International Wine Challenge, demonstrates that we're well on the way to achieving that dream."
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A PRIMARY school, which was forced to close after dozens of children fell ill with the winter vomiting bug, has re-opened following a "deep clean".
St Mary's CE Primary School, in Edale Road, Deane, was closed on Monday after 46 children, 11 nursery pupils and six teachers called in sick on Friday with the highly contagious norovirus.
Environmental Health officers were called into the school and on Saturday and Monday, the school underwent a "deep clean" to sterilise the school.
Headteacher Diane Jeffries said the decision to close the school had been a "last resort" and was only taken after discussions with the board of governors, Bolton Council and Environmental Health.
The closure came 13 days after the first case of the winter vomiting bug, which spreads rapidly in classroom and hospital situations where there are large numbers of people in close proximity, was detected at the school on November 21.
It soon spread around the school, affecting dozens of children.
Yesterday, Mrs Jeffries said the majority of pupils and all staff were back at school.
She said: "Everybody seems to be on the mend. Today we have only had five children who have phoned in with similar symptoms, which is a marked improvement."
Mrs Jeffries said parents had been told to keep children away from the school until 48 hours had passed since they stopped vomiting.
She said: "We are just hoping parents will follow this advice and consider the other children in the school.
"The school has been sanitised to try to get rid of the bug and we don't know if the bug has disappeared but we are hopeful."
Symptoms of the bug include vomiting and/or diarrhoea. Some people have a temperature, headache and stomach cramps.
People with norovirus are advised not to go to their GP or A&E but to take advice from either NHS Direct or their GP by phone.
They should wash hands thoroughly and regularly at all times, especially after using the toilet and before eating.


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Wireless charging technology has been recognized as a very attractive solution to a wide range of applications because it conveniently replaces power cords and charging cables. This emerging technology is being adopted for charging mobile phones and other handheld devices [1]. Several major mobile communication service providers in Japan, Korea and the United States offer smartphones readily equipped with wireless chargers. As technology matures, wireless charging is also being considered for higher power applications. To ensure compatibility between devices from multiple manufacturers, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) developed an industry standard named Qi (pronounced chee).
This article explains how the typical Qi wireless power transfer system operates and near field magnetic induction interfaces between a power transmitter and a power receiver. The article also previews some of the recently developed novel features like foreign object detection (detects the presence of foreign metallic objects around the wireless charging system and prevents them from absorbing energy and overheating); and dynamic power limiting (allows wireless power transmitter operation from a 5 V supply with limited current capability such as a USB port) to enhance the user experience and safety with wireless charging.
System operation
The concept behind wireless power transfer basically is the same as in a transformer with loosely coupled windings. If an AC current is passed through a wire (primary coil), it generates a magnetic field. If some of that field is coupled by another piece of wire (secondary coil), it induces a current in the secondary coil. Facilitating resonance between primary and secondary coils makes wireless power more efficient. The concept goes back more than a century to experiments of the now famous Nikola Tesla [2].
A system block diagram of a practical small-power wireless-power system is shown in Figure 1. The transmitter provides power to the receiver by exiting magnetic field around the coupled coils. The system operates in a closed loop. The receiver regulates the output to the needs of the mobile device by sending messages to the transmitter via modulated coils mutual field per Qi specification. The transmitter de-modulates communication signals on the primary side and adjusts the system operating point accordingly. The AC/DC wall adapter provides energy to the wireless power system.
On the secondary side, the coil voltage is rectified, regulated by the low drop-out voltage (LDO) regulator and connected to the load through a load switch.
System integration and careful balancing of conductive and switching losses in coils, shields and active components lead to achieving the industry's highest efficiency. Figure 2 shows the efficiency breakdown of the second generation bqTesla wireless power system. The overall system efficiency tops at about 75 percent with individual transmitter and receiver efficiencies exceeding 90 percent [3].
Foreign object detection
Safety is one of the major concerns when adopting wireless power transfer technology. Metal objects getting in close proximity with a wireless power transfer system may couple a portion of an electromagnetic field and become a hazard – getting hot enough to mar plastic surfaces or burn skin on contact. In simulations and experiments show that just 500 to 1000 mW of power dissipated in the metal object like a coin, metalized pharmaceutical wrapping, a paper clip, or gold ring, can raise the object temperature above 80°C. The new generation of wireless power systems can be capable of detecting such parasitic coupling and inhibit wireless power transfer when energy leakage exceeds a predetermined level. Of the various methods available to detect foreign objects, the most promising from a precision and response-time standpoint are based on loss reconciliation mechanism [4, 5].
Figure 3 shows typical losses encountered during a wireless power transfer. The power received accounts for all the power captured on the secondary side, including power delivered to the load and losses in coils, shields, rectifiers, friendly metals and control circuits. The transmitted energy accounts for the energy delivered to the transmitter coil, with the exception of losses incurred in the transmitter coil, its shield, and MOSFETs.
The practical wireless power system continuously monitors and periodically balances received and transmitted energy by exchanging information via communication protocol.
When non-reconciled power, PFO, trips the wireless system set safety level, the transmitter is stopped, which prevents the hazard from occurring. In practical systems, safety thresholds below 300 mW are feasible, bringing wireless power system safety to the new level.
Dynamic power limiting
Most first-generation low-power wireless systems used voltages ranging from 10 to 19 V. The 5 V power rail became very popular in recent years due to increasing growth of smartphones and tablet PCs. Use of this wide variety of 5 V wall adaptors and USB ports to power wireless power systems can be advantageous to proliferation of wireless chargers in the smart gadgets market. As power capability of various wall adapters and USB ports can vary, wireless power systems have a better chance of delivering a consistent user experience when adapting to various input power levels. The feature known in the world of wired chargers as dynamic power management (DPM) allows the mobile device to scale down charging current when powered by the USB port or wall adapter with reduced current capability. A similar feature extends across the wireless power boundary called dynamic power limiting which works in tandem with DPM and allows power to be delivered to the mobile device wirelessly at a reduced rate without interruption. Without the DPL function wireless power transfer can be unpredictably interrupted. This can frustrate the end-user when the transmitter attempts to pull more power from the wall adaptor or USB port than for which they are rated.
Dynamic power limiting can be used in two selectable modes. In the first mode, the wireless power transmitter monitors its input voltage and initiates power-delivery limiting when the input voltage is observed to be drooping below a certain level. This operating mode is the most flexible for accommodating a wide range of input DC sources to the wireless power system. It also allows the most power to be extracted from the DC source of choice in given circumstances, Figure 4. The second method uses dynamic power limiting and is designed specifically to not exceed 500 mA loading of the USB port or wall adapter. This mode is more conservative and restrictive. With any use mode dynamic power-limiting-enabled wireless power transmitter enhances how the wireless power can be incorporated in emerging appliances.
Wireless power systems are constantly evolving as more and more practical options for conveniently charging smartphones and other mobile devices. User experience is the key factor that drives technology development, paving the way for safer and more convenient devices accompanying us in everyday life.
1. D.W. Baarman. Making Wireless Truly Wireless: The Need for a Universal Wireless Power Solution, Wireless Power Consortium, September 2009.
2. N. Tesla. US787412. Art of Transmitting Electrical Energy Trough the Natural Mediums, Apr.18, 1905
3. K. Siddabattula. Efficiencies of Inductive Power, Wireless Power Summit, Oct.13-14, 2011
4. N. Kuyvenhoven, C. Dean, J. Melton, J. Schwannecke, A.E. Umenei. Development of a Foreign Object Detection and Analysis Method for Wireless Power Systems, Wireless Power Consortium.
5. V.A. Muratov, E.G. Oettinger. Systems and Methods of Wireless Power Transfer with Interference Detection. Texas Instruments Patent US20120077537, Mar. 29, 2012.
About the authors
Pearl (Ke) Cao is a systems engineer with the wireless power group at Texas Instruments. Pearl is responsible for defining wireless power transmitter charging solutions for cell phones and notebook applications. Pearl also participates in creating industry standards such as Qi interface to guarantee product interoperability for wireless battery charging and to provide design freedom. She received her Bachelor and Master degrees in electrical engineering from University of Toronto, Canada.
Vladimir Alexander Muratov is a senior systems engineer with TI's wireless power group where he is responsible for definition, design and implementation of system requirements for wireless power transmitters. Vladimir is TI's technical advisor for the Wireless Power Consortium, contributing to the development of the Qi standard. Vladimir has more than 30 years of industry experience and has more than 25 patents to his credit. Vladimir received his Ph.D. from the Institute for Electrodynamics, Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine. For questions about this article, contact: email@example.com.
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POLICE divers braved the icy waters of the River Ouse, but again failed to find any clues into the mystery disappearance of a York man.
With snow falling heavily in York, two divers from the Regional Underwater Search Unit searched the river around Skeldergate Bridge yesterday for several hours but in vain.
Accountant Chris Baker, 29, of Albemarle Road, was on his way to work at Hull Royal Infirmary on Thursday, December 20 when he suddenly abandoned his grey Renault Megane on Skeldergate bridge.
He gestured to a woman in the car behind him before jumping over a wall into Tower Gardens and has not been seen since.
Yesterday's search began at 11am and finished at 3pm, said a North Yorkshire Police spokesman. He said the divers would return to conduct another search, probably later in the week, but definitely not today.
Police have already said the body found near Acaster Malbis on Sunday is not believed to be that of Mr Baker.
Mr Baker, who is originally from Burry Port in Carmarthenshire, Wales, moved to York with his wife Megan six months ago. He is white, around 5ft 9ins tall, with a slim build and curly, dark brown hair. He was wearing a striped work shirt when he disappeared.
Police have said it was totally out of character for him to have acted in such a way.
They said it was a very worrying time for his family, and appealed for anyone who was on their way to work, walking their dog, or out jogging along the river bank between Millennium Bridge and King's Staith at around 7.15am on December 20 to contact them.
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So, I look at new users frequently and many of them have spam as their website on the forum profile, and I've been diligent about keeping up with it (some of it is iffy and is still there, but there shouldn't be any porn, hand bags or Dr. Dre headphones). What I noticed recently is that the page memberlist.php?g=7&mode=group is good for finding website profile spam, that page doesn't show signatures, and signatures can still have spam.
I'd like to write a script to go through the members list, go the new user's pages, and notify through standard out or something which ones do so that admins could check out and perhaps delete those users. I've been busy enough recently that I haven't done it, but if someone else wants to do it, I'll happily do the manual work of deleting the profiles.
While I'm here, if anyone sees websites they think are obvious spam that I missed, you can post a link to the user here and I'll take care of it.


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NATHAN Byrne has praised the team spirit in the Swindon Town camp by branding the current squad "the tightest group" of players he's played with over the course of his career.
Byrne, recently back from a hamstring injury, paid tribute to the atmosphere generated by a young dressing room at the County Ground.
Having spent spells out on loan at Bournemouth, Crawley Town and Brentford during his time with Tottenham, the 21-year-old has experienced being a part of several different set-ups - but he feels Swindon's tops the lot.
"I think throughout the season the lads have been a good unit. It's been the tightest group of boys I've ever played with," he said.
"There is a lot of youth. Even with some of the older lads, they still have a laugh and a joke. It's about not being too serious all the time. There's always banter flying around the dressing room and that helps because we're all young lads, we're all willing to learn and we all want to improve - individually and as a team.
"I think it helps that there are a lot of us around the same age. It's usually a big mixture but there are only a few lads here who are over 24, which is very rare in league football. I think it's a really good thing.
"It's hard, if you play a young versus old game, to pick the teams. You've got lads in the old team who are 22, which you don't get at other clubs. It's a great bunch of lads here and I think we're thriving off the fact we're such a strong unit."
Byrne and Town travel to Carlisle United tomorrow looking for the victory which will keep them in the hunt for a League One play-off place. And the full-back insisted confidence is high going into the fixture.
"The lads are confident," he said. "I think we've shown that we can battle through games. Some of the game haven't been the easiest and we haven't been on top through the whole game but the lads know we can battle and we can win ugly.
"We saw in the last game against Sheffield United that we've got a bit more in the squad and we've got players who want to come off the bench and make an impact. There's a lot of confidence in the dressing room but we're not getting carried away.
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Can Military Culture Be Changed?
Another day, another report of military sexual violence in the news. This comes on the heels of the Department of Defense annual report on sexual assault in the military. I'm sad. And I'm angry.
I've had a few recent conversations with advocates who are doing sexual violence prevention work in the military. I myself have had the privilege of conducting trainings for military groups. I always thought that there was something to be said for having a captive audience…attendees who are mandated to come to your training, who are mandated to provide services to victims and prevention programming to the enlisted service members. But one thing that has been made very clear is that you cannot mandate someone to actually care about sexual violence prevention. You cannot mandate them to change their way of thinking. You cannot mandate them to change their personal biases. These biases are formed by cultural and social norms in our society that support violent behavior. What are these social norms that contribute to sexual violence?
Power and control
Limited roles for women
Narrow definitions of masculinity
Privacy and silence
I've been doing a lot of talking with program staff about building an organizational commitment to prevention. As I have been exploring exactly what that looks like in various organizations, I can't help but think how important it is that those lessons be applied to institutions like the US military. You can have the best prevention strategy. That strategy can be implemented by the best preventionists. But if you do not have institutional support for prevention - if your organization is not actively committed to preventing sexual violence - can you truly make a lasting impact?
When will the culture change? When there is a true commitment from military leadership to addess the root causes of violence and understand how they can begin deconstructing those harmful norms. When there is an understanding that sexual violence cannot be prevented by adopting one campaign or by assigning prevention work to one person or one department. When there is a realization that true prevention is about changing the culture that allows sexual violence to exist in the first place. Until then, this problem will continue to persist. My hope is that, with so much attention on the issue and with so many dedicated preventionists willing to do the work, change CAN and WILL happen.


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Leading the way in the South Region is the University of Tampa, who claimed the top slot in last year's regional meet to earn a trip to the NCAA DII Championships. Fellow Sunshine State Conference institution Nova Southeastern earns a spot in second in this year's preseason poll, with Alabama-Huntsville checking in at third. The top three teams at this year's South Region championship automatically qualify for nationals.
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When accessing a data service over HTTPS from a Flex application that is served over HTTP, there are extra configuration steps you need take. Please see flex doc for details.
However, sometimes one may still have problems making this work after following the doc. Here I will explain a little more about each step to show the common mistakes, and the cause of some common error messages.
1. you must set the protocol property of the <mx:RemoteObject> tag, <mx:HTTPService> tag, or <mx:WebService> tag to https.
a). This means you have to set protocol="https" in your data service tag if you are using the flex proxy.
b). However, if you are not using flex proxy, then do not set protocol="https" in your tag. Flex will throw an error if you set it in the tag.
c). To verify if you are using flex proxy or not, check the <proxy-use-policy> setting in your flex-config.xml. The data service is not going through the proxy when either the useProxy property in the <mx:HTTPService> or <mx:WebService> tag is set to false or the <proxy-use-policy> tag in the <http-service-proxy> tag or <web-service-proxy> tag in the flex-config.xml file is set to never
2. Set the HTTPS URL in flex-config.xml:
a). For remote object services, you must set the <amf-https-gateway> tag in the <remote-objects> tag of the flex-config.xml file to the absolute HTTPS URL of the AMF gateway.
b). For HTTP services and web services, you must set the <https-url> tag in the <http-service-proxy> tag or <web-service-proxy> tag to the absolute HTTPS URL of the Flex proxy.
3. Put crossdomain.xml under the web root / :
<allow-access-from domain="*" secure="false" />
a). You need to set secure="false" in the crossdomain.xml.
b). It is very important to put the crossdomain.xml file in the right location.
— When using flex proxy, it must be in the web root of the server that the Flex application is contacting. For example, if you are using IIS, then it should be under your inetpub/wwwroot.
— when not using flex proxy, the crossdomain.xml file must be on the endpoint server. For example, under your flex web app root.
Common Error messages and How to avoid them:
1. HTTPService Fault: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path building failed: sun.security.provider.certpathSunertPathBuilderException: unable to find valid certification path to requested target.
This means you are using a self-signed certificate for your HTTPS. You need to set
<allow-lax-ssl>true</allow-lax-ssl> in the flex-config.xml.
2. HTTPService Fault: java.lang.RuntimeException: Invalid URL – can not access HTTPS URLs when accessing proxy via HTTP
This means you are using the flex proxy, but you didn't set "protocol="https"
3. HTTPService Fault: Can't retrieve data
This means the crossdomain.xml is not setup correctly. See step 3 above.


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THE Guillotines is an intriguing 3D Hong Kong martial arts drama that is a curious mixture of spectacle and introspection. It is directed by the versatile filmmaker Andrew Lau, best known for Infernal Affairs, the taut crime thriller that was remade by Martin Scorsese as The Departed.
It is launched with an intense, hectic, almost overpowering opening sequence. The movie is set during the Qing dynasty, and follows the fate of a secret group of assassins known as the Guillotines. They work under cover of night and use steel weapons that whirl viciously through the air - ideal for 3D action.
But just as important to the film, it turns out, are behind-the-scenes machinations and subplots, tales of divided loyalties and power shifts.
The Guillotines have become careless and complacent, at a time when they are being undermined at the highest level. They are now deemed expendable, even as they are part of the Manchu emperor's latest plan to subdue the Han Chinese population. The emperor's confidant, Haidu (Shawn Yue, pictured), and Guillotines leader Leng (Ethan Juan) have a strong fraternal bond that dates from childhood. When the Guillotines are sent to hunt down a charismatic rebel leader, Wolf (Huang Xiaoming), Haidu accompanies them, for reasons that only gradually become clear. No one is quite what they seem in this movie, although the revelations come with a sense of resignation rather than suspense.
The Guillotines conveys an ambivalent attitude towards most of its characters and their values, towards notions of leadership and fidelity, ideas of progress and notions of tradition. There is an overall tone of melancholy and elegy, a slow-motion approach that also marks the occasional action sequences, even those overheated, stylised opening scenes.


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After choosing these, I realized they're all pretty sleek and neutral. That means they can go with a lot of the pieces I already have in my closet! Yay! Now…which one (or two) should I get?
Which of these plus size belts do you have your eye on?
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Contained within the audio for Theater of the Imagination are the great univeral themes - tales of loss and ressurection, of love and sacrifice; of the courage to survive- yet it is if Dr. Estes is speaking only to you.
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"Absolutely enchanting"
I can't begin to describe how much I am enjoying this book, get it and see, its simply wonderful!
"Do yourself a favour.."
I enjoyed every second of this., amazing, amazing, amazing! Master storyteller, voice like honey. Buy it!
"Step by step closer"
Beautiful journey there and not necessarily back... the lift beyond, with the need to heal and the obligation to teach... once listened, one should never remain the same...
Every chapter like liquid, like silk, sinking into my soul. I have savoured the journey for particular moments and will come back to it again and again! Thank you Clarissa.
"Inspiration and Celebration"
Stunning, as always, I have come to love Clarissa Pinkola Estes through her work and this is both inspiring and a celebration of who and what we are.
Through audio I found a new dimension to Dr E' s work. Listening to a live performance gave me new insights and I discovered Dr E' sense of humour woven into her gripping stories and anecdotes! This audio book has confirmed DR E s role as mentor in my life.
This can only be considered a piece of art - truly wonderful, helping enlivening for the soul.
"Mesmerising journey through traditional stories"
It is a wonderful listen, Clarissa's voice is wonderful to listen to and I will listen to this again. The stories and her commentary around them really kept me mesmerised. There is a lovely trail and connection between the stories which draws you through. And there is a wealth of sub-text and mythical imagery that means the stories are much more than just a few short stories.
This book has excited me about the power of story telling, archetypes and myth. There is a real clarity that comes from the way the stories are told and the connection they make with the listener. I will definitely be making further efforts to learn about story telling, archetypes and myth.
The story telling skills of Clarissa draw you in quickly, in re-telling each story she uses atmospheric music and her wonderful tone of voice to weave compelling tales and give insights into their origin and meaning.<br/>Each story has a message that touches the listener and brings mythical meaning to light.
"Real, moving, heart opening."
More ancient wisdom passed on humbly through fairy tales. The explanations of the keys to the stories guarantee to give you a kinder perspective on your own patterns. Enriching stuff.
"not quite bearable"
I've read Women Who Run With the Wolves - albeit years ago - and enjoyed it a great deal. However, although the author had a few interesting comments to make I found her voice and style absolutely unbearable. I had to turn it off completely when she started singing. This is a personal preference no doubt so I suggest potential purchasers sample before purchase.Purchasers do note that this isn't actually a book; there is a live audience and Estes provides a free-floating ramble for their edification, punctuated now and then with a soft and vaguely sinister snickering when she finds herself to be funny.
I'm afraid I am unlikely to listen to anything else narrated by this author; I haven't got even a fraction of the way through this one.
Only turn off my car stereo, I'm afraid.
Aside from my personal preferences, I wasn't sure what this 'book' was trying to do. There were some stories, some anecdotes,a dreadul bit of singing, but all-in-all I wasn't sure where it was supposed to be taking us. I love fairy tales, folklore and psychology so it should have been a win-win, but for me it was rather a no-no. :(Admittedly I haven't heard all of it, but this is only because I found the first hour or so unbearable. Other reviewers clearly had a better experience.
"Wisdom and beauty"
This is the first time I have written a review and I felt compelled to tell you that this is amazing. Clarissa Pinkola Estes style is a joy to listen to and I felt that I was on this amazing journey of discovery. I will definitely be getting Volume 2!
"Theatre of the Imagination, Volume 1"
I love it!!! Clarissa Pinkola Est?s'poesie and stories are mystical and profound. She is witty and funny. She has a way to talk to her audience which is very genuine and intimate.I feel that she is taking to me. I am moved by the weaving of her profound reflection with the lightness of her imagination. I will get the volume 2.
"Chicken soup for the creative soul"
Clarissa Pinkola Estes is the Malcolm Gladwell of Jungian theory, for good reason. Like Gladwell, she has extracted from a rich sea of theory a storyline that explains to us so much of our own experience, and validates so many hunches that lurk just below the radar, always niggling but never resolved. Although I find her narration corny at times, she's also a good story teller, and sets a delightful campfire-tales atmosphere. If Jungian archetypes resonate with you at all, you'll find a treasure trove in Estes. Creatives types, or anyone not fulfilled by culturally mainstream roles, will find powerful balm in her Theater of the Imagination series.
I think I could listen to Clarissa's voice - forever. These stories have moved me deeply and I feel like a changed person after having listened to them. Beautiful, sensual, tragic - it's all here. What a spiritual feast and delight.
"Grab a broom and sweep your imagination!"
Clarissa Pinkola Estes is a storyteller, a cantaora... Theatre of the Imagination is not a book narrated by the author, it is the wild way to transmit weapons for self knowledge.
Stories old and new came to life and that would have been enough, but wait, there is more! Theatre of the Imagination is a journey of self discovery that leads to consciousness, to a bigger life and is not for the faint of heart.
This was the first time I ever heard Clarissa Pinkola Estes and I was swept by her rich voice and mastery of the spoken word, plus she made me laugh!
Grab a broom and sweep your imagination!
I'm ready for the next journey...
"Fantastic Storytelling"
Just love her - her voice is incredible and the stories completely take you away.
"Estes is as gifted entertainer and intellectual"
I found this book inspirational, fascinating, and an excellent jumping off point for an exploration of Jungian psychology and archetypes.
"A true story teller"
I have recommended this book to many friends.
I read "women who run with the wolves". Some of the stories are the same however there is added depth, and supporting stories that come with this reading.
I love to listen to her, she is really a great story teller.
I love this woman's art of storey telling combined with Jungian psychology. I have read & listened to many of her books and never grow tired of her mythos, there is always something new to learn.
It gives a profound understanding of human psique, specifically women's psique. Clarissa explains through story telling the misteries that surround our psique. Understanding these misteries will help us to achieve a happier and healthier life.
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Replenishing his cash after an expensive primary fight, former Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, collected $62,054 between Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, newly filed records show.
Bean's Democratic opponent in Senate District 4, Nancy Soderberg, raised $37,466 during the period and has an overall total of $122,466.
Bean has raised an overall total of $550,727, but he had to spend a large amount to defeat Rep. Mike Weinstein, R-Jacksonville, in last month's primary. The new reports indicate Bean has about $50,000 in cash on hand. Soderberg has about $86,000 in cash on hand, not including $15,000 in loans she made to the campaign earlier in the year.
Bean received money during the most-recent period from groups such as the Florida Medical Association and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Soderberg, a University of North Florida professor and former Clinton administration national-security official, has received support from some longtime Democratic players in Jacksonville-area, such as the Pajcic & Pajcic law firm and a consulting firm headed by former state Rep. Mike Langton.
District 4 includes Nassau County and about two-thirds of Duval County.
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This is the time of year I always start to get a little dispirited. The weather is grey, the leaves have fallen and it's finally starting to get colder but it's not quite time for the holiday festivities to begin. So this is when I tend to start losing direction in my work or my project becomes static and I can't seem to get past what's in front of me in order to take it to a new level. I know every creative type of person will come to a point when they just get stuck, it's simply a curse of having an imaginative mind. But once someone gets in that mental rut its like getting a car out of the mud to get past it so they can continue on their innovative journey. I personally have a difficult time breaking through a creative block but I found a few things that have helped me work past what I was going through, so hopefully by sharing my few general suggestions they can help one of you step back and refocus on whatever inspiring project you are working on, getting back to yourself feeling your creativity recharged.
-Make a Playlist
Creating a list of songs that make you feel a particular way and puts you in the right mindset for your project helps you to get in your creative zone faster. Also having a playlist that you can just let play all the way through will prevent a break in concentration by feeling that you need to stop and change the music because it's not the right kind of tempo or right kind of vibe for what you're working on. This is one less distraction, helping you stay focused and providing you with your own customized environment, ideal for your creative process.
-Take a Walk
I'm sure you've probably heard this one before, but even the slightest change of scenery when you've got a mental block can help you mind shift gears so when you step back to your project you can see things more clearly with a new impression of what you've already done and a new clarity in where you envision it going.
-Make a List of Your Favorite Things
Writers are always told to "write what you know" because you already have a comprehensive viewpoint and storyline. Making a list of things you love or things that you feel inspired by can help refresh your understanding of why you are inspired by them and can give your creativity direction if you are lacking a particular avenue.
-Make it a Habit
Working on your art a little each day will help keep the creativity flowing on a regular basis. So whether you write a poem, draw a beetle, make a paper sculpture or take ten minutes to brainstorm ideas to save for later, just do something. If you can spare an hour or a minute, constantly creating will strengthen your skills and fire up your passion, making you happier and more connected to your work and yourself.
-Sit and Observe
I had a college professor who instructed us to sit in a public venue and listen to someone's conversation, taking notes on the what they were saying and the surroundings they were in at the time. Bringing the notes back to the studio we created our project based on what we had heard and observed. I always thought that was an intrusive project, but now I see that he wanted us to really look at what and who was right in front of us. We are so wrapped up in our own thoughts we tend to forget to notice the emotions and ideas projected by those in our immediate surroundings. Taking a minute to people watch or to really listen to what someone has to say, can make us see things in a different perspective and may provide new opinions for us to consider. Don't be afraid to write down a few ideas while you're in the moment including, strong words that you may hear, colors that are particularly vibrant or scents that are enticing. Putting your response to the surroundings on paper will help you recall your experience clearly, allowing you to create from a specific moment rather than from a fading memory.
-Take a Break From Your Screen
We spend so much of our days in front of screens now with computers, iPods, iPads, tvs and an assortment of devices. We are constantly seeing digital images all day long. As a graphic designer most of my day is poured into my keyboard, creating points and pixels, so after I my work is done and I've settled in for the night I always try to spend at least half an hour reading a magazine or a book and just letting my mind be absorbed by the paper. Of course painters and sculptors and other visual artists aren't looking at a screen when they create their art, but to those of us who must, we can benefit from allowing ourselves to have a mental break, literally unplug our minds and let our eyes relax.


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The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
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Shedd Performance Series
The Emerald City Jazz Kings
The Shedd Institute's resident historic jazz & classic American Songbook ensemble is now in its 18th season, offering 4 all-new programs each year in Eugene, Florence and Corvallis, as well as our annual Christmas at The Shedd.
Shedd Theatricals
Shedd Theatricals offers full and concert productions of the best of classic Broadway, paying particular attention to the fun-loving, witty, and totally sparkling musical comedies of the 1920s and '30s.
The Magical Moombah!
The Shedd's Magical Moombah is a musical vaudeville for kids. Filled with skits, songs and contests, the Moombah is designed to introduce youngsters to the great folks and popular songs that everyone should know.
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The Shedd Institute's flagship summer music festival, Oregon Festival of American Music is dedicated to the classic American Songbook, featuring classic musical theatre, cabaret, and lots of standards-based jazz.
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Shedd Presents offers a fascinating, often stunning, mix of special projects by top local artists. It regularly premieres projects that subsequently become permanent ongoing features in the Shedd mix.
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The Now Hear This presents 30 to 40 concerts each year in a broad variety of genres from jazz and classical to bluegrass, world music and country at The Shedd's Jaqua Concert Hall and the Hult Center's Silva Concert Hall.
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A BURGLARY at a stonemasons in Worcester proved fruitless when the thief or thieves left empty-handed.
The owner of the business, Tom Adams, said he hoped the burglar or burglars could be traced after leaving footprints in the dust which are now being examined by police forensics officers.
The break-in at Stonemasons of Worcester, Hylton Road, Worcester, which provides natural fireplaces and monumental masonry took place between Monday afternoon and Sunday morning. Police and forensics vans attended the scene on Monday morning to photograph footprints and gather other evidence.
The yard is carpeted in a fine limestone dust, leaving prints for the forensics teams to examine.
The thieves approached the business from the back, broke in through a side window, bent a metal grill to get in, then looked around the office, searching the drawers. They also smashed through a plasterboard wall and searched the yard. But owner Tom Adams, 33, said nothing was taken.
He said: "They haven't taken anything. There is no cash and nothing left on site. They broke into the yard and then went out via the window. I'm hoping there is CCTV footage. The police have been great and they took samples of the footprints left in the dust. Whoever did break in here last night will be walking around with a dusty jacket because they have rubbed themselves up against the tool box while climbing in and out of the window."
A spokesman for West Mercia Police confirmed the burglary happened between 1pm on Sunday and 8am on Monday. The police are appealing for witnesses. If you have information contact the police on 101, quoting reference 138-s-260514.


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I just saw it on sportscenter this morning. Do to prision obligations Lewis has not had much work in practice with the #1 offense and will miss their preseason game this weekend. They said theres a chance he could play, but defiently won't be ready to handle 25-30 snaps.
Kyle Boller has really been struggling during the preseason. If they don't have much of a running game than that could be good for the Colts.


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Study of BH4, a New and Simple Treatment of Mild PKU
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|Drug: 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Study of the Response of Tetrahydrobiopterin on S-Phenylalanine in Patients With PKU Housing the Y414C Mutation
- Fasting S-phenylalanine at day 0, 1, 2, 5, 7 in each week of treatment with BH4.
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|Study Start Date:
|April 2005
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2005
PKU, phenylketonuria, is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that results in mental retardation if not a very strict low-protein diet is started within the first weeks of life.
The conversion of phenylalanine, phe, to tyrosine is defect, phe accumulates, leading to brain damage. There are different degrees of severity, reflecting the spectrum of mutant genes. BH4, tetrahydrobiopterin, is a co-enzym for the conversion of phe to tyrosine. It is known that BH4 can lower phe in some patients with milder forms of PKU.
The main purpose is to test whether treatment with oral BH4 can replace the protein restrictive diet in patients with mild PKU caused by the frequent mutation Y414C in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|8 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed mild PKU with 2 known mutations in the PAH gene, hereof at least one Y414C From the age of eight Informed consent -
Exclusion Criteria:
Less than 8 years of age Pregnancy or treated with the intensive diet of pregnancy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00260000
|The Kennedy Institute-National Eye Clinic
|Glostrup, Copenhagen, Denmark, DK-2600
|Principal Investigator:
|Jytte B Nielsen, DMSc
|The Kennedy Institute-National Eye Clinic
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00260000 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|November 30, 2005
|Last Updated:
|April 12, 2006
Keywords provided by The Kennedy Institute-National Eye Clinic:
mild PKU
5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin, BH4
treatment without protein restriction
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn
Brain Diseases, Metabolic
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Metabolic Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 23, 2017


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The romantic contrast of peachy pinks, bright pinks, and teal on this artistic bridal shower invitation set the theme for this inspiration board. Use full blooms like roses and peonies in different shades of pink to create a beautiful tablescape. Carry the color scheme through with your dessert items and drinks to tie it all together!
L to R: Wedding Paper Divas Bride's Sketchbook invitation, Cake via Hello Naomi, Ruffled Linen Halter Dress, Table Décor via Style Me Pretty, Daisy Cookie Pops via The TomKat Studio, Pink Drinks


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Dev Uthani Ekadasi is observed during the waxing phase of moon or Shukla Paksha during the Kartik month (November – December). Dev Uthani Ekadasi 2017 date is October 31. Lord Vishnu goes into sleep on the Ashada Shudha Ekadasi (July – August). He remains in deep slumber during the period and this is known as the Chaturmasa period. He wakes up on the Kartik Shukla Ekadasi and this day is observed as Dev Uthani Ekadasi.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is thus when the gods (devta) wake up after a four-month slumber. During the four-month period some Hindu communities avoid performing auspicious ceremonies. Marriages, house warming, construction of new houses are only performed after the four month period.
Thus numerous auspicious events like marriage are held on Dev Uthani Ekadasi.
On Dev Uthani Ekadasi day, an image of Lord Vishnu is drawn on the ground. Lamps are lit around it and Fruits and vegetables are offered to this fresh image. In some regions the image is covered with a big brass plate symbolizing that He is sleeping. Bhajans dedicated to Lord Vishnu is sung and he is asked to shed his sleep and wake up and bless people.
To wake the Lord, children light mustard torches at night and make lot of noise.
As it is an Ekadasi day, people observe the Ekadasi fasting.
This Ekadasi is also known as Dev Pradodini Ekadasi, Hari Prabodini Ekadasi, Uttahana Ekadasi and Bada Ekadasi.