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Karachi, Oct 3 (ANI): Former England captain Mike Gatting has said that fighting corruption is one of the biggest challenges that modern cricket is facing today.
Gatting, who played 79 Tests in before his retirement in 1995 having scored 4,409 runs at an average of 35.55, is also notorious for courting controversy twice, once because of the Shakoor Rana incident in 1987 and then due to his role in the rebel tours of South Africa in 1990.
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text: Asia 19 March 2013 Historic moment as Pakistan's elected civilian government completes full five year term There are still challenges to be overcome, but merely surviving is something of an achievement. Sign up to the Staggers Morning Call email * Print HTML This weekend saw a historic moment for Pakistan, as a democratically elected civilian government completed its full five year term for the first time ever. In the past, governments have been ousted by the military or by rivals. The moment passed relatively quietly, with a televised farewell address from the prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Sunday. In an understated address, he conceded that his government had not done enough during the last five years, but maintained that it had lessened the problems it had inherited. He also said that the historic completion of a full term marked the end of a "sinister chapter" of attacks on democracy. "We have strengthened the foundations of democracy to such an extent that no one will be able to harm it in future," he said. Many judge the government's main achievement to be surviving at all. This was no small feat. At the beginning of the five year term, few observers thought that the leading coalition would last more than a year. Asif Ali Zardari was seen as an accidental president, who ended up in this position of power only because of the assassination of his wife, Benazir Bhutto. While Zardari remains unpopular, he has gained a reputation as a canny politician and dealmaker, who kept an unruly coalition together against the odds, despite junior partners frequently breaking away or demanding greater concessions. There has been a lot of focus on the negative legacy that this government has left behind. Pakistan is in the throes of an energy crisis, with power cuts plaguing large swathes of the country. (As I write this, from the capital city Islamabad, the power has gone off for the fourth time today). Terrorist violence has increased, not reduced, a trend which has not been helped by the lack of a coherent government anti-terrorism strategy. Attacks against religious minorities continue with impunity – from mob attacks against Christian communities to targeted militant violence against Shias. Economic growth is sluggish, while corruption is rife and tax bills low. Yet on the flipside, the positives should not be overlooked. The level of media freedom enjoyed in the last five years has been unprecedented. Although there were some exceptions, in general, the political opposition and media organisations have been able to say what they want. This has resulted in a lot of mockery and criticism of the present government, to a degree that would have been unthinkable in the past. There have also been significant steps forward in the area of constitutional reform, with greater devolution of power to provincial governments and changes to improve electoral practice. For months, rumours have circulated that the election will be delayed or cancelled altogether. While I was living in Karachi last year, practically every social gathering featured someone declaring that they knew the election wouldn't be happening for some reason or another. This demonstrates deep-seated public disbelief that this moment would ever come to pass; a psyche borne of decades of last minute interceptions and power grabs. The challenge is far from over. Now that the National Assembly has dissolved, the ruling parties are in the process of establishing a caretaker government which will run the country while the Election Commission gets things in order. Shoring up the security situation to reduce bloodshed from terrorist attacks during the polls will be a priority. The election schedule has not yet been announced and rumours still proliferate that the caretaker set up will be extended and elections held off for a year or even two. The crucial point is that for all the misgivings about the present government, the Pakistani public will, for the first time ever, have the chance to express these feelings through the ballot box. The significance of that cannot be underestimated. › Cyprus counterintuition part two: "Britain's next" President Asif Ali Zardari. Photograph: Getty Images Samira Shackle is a freelance journalist, who tweets @samirashackle. She was formerly a staff writer for the New Statesman. Subscribe from just £1 per issue More Related articles Is it OK to punch a Nazi? Theresa May condemns Big Ben's silence – but stays silent on Donald Trump's Nazi defence Leave.EU is backing a racist President - why aren't more Brexiteers condemning it? Subscription offer 12 issues for £12 + FREE book LEARN MORE Close This week's magazine


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Monday, January 09, 2012
Real People Are Better than Characters
Cute dog isn't it?
I love dogs- we have five of them. But none of them ride in fire engine trucks and look that clean. They fight. They trash the house if we're gone too long. They don't get along with the cats. You get the picture.
Fact is, he little guy in the picture is a fake. Just like a lot of characters.
Stereotypes are okay as a kind of short-hand for throw-away characters. They're easy to write and and easy to source. You can almost buy them online. The evil business person. The average person fighting against the system. Or my all-time favorite. The "elements re-assembled" character.
The stereotyped character draws from a list of prearranged character attributes which you can actually find in the various books that Writers Digest sells. The idea is that it's hard work to create an original character. A writer would actually have to think and everything. And you might fail. The emotional trauma of failure might be painful. The stereotyped character relieves you of that burden.
The "elements-assembled" character is a Mix-Match creation. To hide the fact that our characters are two-dimensional stereotypes, we take the character "parts" and arrange them in unconventional ways.
With luck, the patchwork characters will be considered original. This applies to character mannerisms as well. For example, instead of having a tobacco-chewing man (ugh) we write a tobacco-chewing woman (ugh) character. Isn't that creative? Isn't that original?
Or, instead of having a powerful, evil businessman, we create a powerful, evil businesswoman.
Who knew that creativity was so easy?! Switch gender roles or switch personal habits and we instantly have an original character!
On the other hand, this might explain why more readers are reading less. They know that writers don't actually study real people anymore, they study fictional characters. They base their law enforcement characters on characters they've seen on CSI. Or Law and Order. Or.... you get the point.
After all, "Avatar" made millions and millions of dollars for its creators, and there isn't one character in the entire movie that's not a stereotype or recycled character. So why should a writer study real people? Why try to really analyze the human condition and potential to create characters that are more compelling?
Think of it this way- movie studios and TV production groups have an awful lot more to invest in their stories. It's your mind against their computer animated graphics and music scores. Ever notice how much they spend on music scores for movies? It's because the music creates most of the mood, not the script. Their writers can't pull it off without music and sound effects.
Fiction writers don't have a choice. We actually have to make it happen in the reader's mind without music, without special effects, and without actors. Movie studios have hundreds of millions of dollars invested. Fiction writers, if we're lucky, have a decent laptop.
So we have to work a lot harder to make our readers really believe that our characters are real. We might actually have to pay attention to real people to learn how to make believable characters.
Or we could keep on turning out two dimensional characters like the dog in the picture.
17 comments:
- Charles Gramlich said...
Great point. It's hard to create such characters, but hugely rewarding when you succeed, and pretty depressing when you don't.
- Rick said...
Worth the risk, though. You've created some pretty memorable characters in your time.
- David Cranmer said...
".. pay attention to real people." That's the key. Great post, Rick.
- Indigo said...
I've always believed reality is stranger than fiction. I think if our characters are written well enough, we can get away with a few unusual quirks and get our readers to extend believability (which is never as easy as it sounds).
Me? I like to highlight reality in such a way, most wouldn't think to stop and notice. (Hugs)Indigo
- Rick said...
Hi David- My favorite place to learn about real people is when I'm out pitching in for a project with other people, or traveling or helping somebody out. Or being attacked or having someone scream at me.
You seem like you know it well that we have to meet people in ways that are sometimes great and sometimes ugly to see the range of human personality.
That's why, whenever I have more freedom in my life, I'm going out Bigfoot hunting again. Or treasure hunting. You meet the most intriguing people when you're trying to find lost treasure.
- Rick said...
Hi Indigo,
You are so very right. The tension that can be developed between dramatic moments set in a context more powerful by the lack of attention drawn to it can border on the unbearable. James Lee Burke is a master of that technique, and it is one I would dearly love to learn. So I need to read more of your work!
Yes, and reality is less predictable, too. A writer friend asked me what kind of fiction I was looking for at White Cat Magazine (my online web magazine). More and more, I think I'm interested in fiction by writers who go out and tussle with the world instead of sitting in writing workshops.
Don't laugh, but when I was a kid four of us went out walking through the woods (what today they call wetlands) and finally made it to a set of railroad tracks that we thought would lead us home. One kid said his dad told him that if he ever got lost, he could just lay his head on the railroad tracks and he'd hear everything for miles around. So if he kept his head there long enough, he could hear the voices of the people in his neighborhood and follow their voices home.
Okay, so maybe he didn't like his son.
But one of us had to take the challenge and lay our heads down on the railway track and listen for home. We were all terrified but acted like it was no big deal.
I made it worse when I said I'd heard that if you put your head on the railway tracks,it was a scientific fact that you couldn't hear the approach of an approaching train. They all believed me. That ratcheted up the stakes. One of us had to die so the others could make it home.
Really happened.
So many characters flowed from that moment in time where my friends and I cowered between bravery and fear that I feel any writer of any age needs to step out and grab hold of real life, if only for the sake of his writing.
- ds said...
You are absolutely right. Thank you for this post, and for your visit.
- Aimless Writer said...
I think half my character is from real life and the other half from the reaction I think I should see when I torture them. Sometimes I worry that someone will think they see themselves in my stories.
I think when a character clicks it's an awesome feeling of accomplishment.
- Rick said...
DS- I love your avator. It looks like you bought Ernest Hemingway's typewriter at auction!
- Rick said...
Aimless, that kind of stuff bothers me, too. You ever wonder if some demented reader is going to put your book down muttering, "I know this writer was using my life and I'm going to make them pay."
So let them write a book about us and pay us royalties! Why should we do all the work?
- BernardL said...
You nailed it, Rick.
- G said...
Always loved studying and using real people in my stories.
Had lots of success and have gotten into a bit of trouble using real people. :D
- Rick said...
I really liked your train story, Bernard. Nice.
- Rick said...
You are a kindred spirit, G.
- Travis Cody said...
And it's not just about observing, is it? You do have to observe real people in real situations, but you also have to think about how to turn those behaviors you've observed into an original, believable character on the page.
Tough work. But as Charles said, very rewarding when you get it right.
- mafarivar said...
As a psychiatrist I can at least say that certain traits go together, especially when it comes to socially deviant behavior.. I read a book by a great psychiatrist once who wrote to always listen to the emotional tone in what a person says and it will guide you to what is important to them and what they value. He called it the "Limbic Music" naming it after the limbic system which is where emotions are generated. There is no thought with an emotional connection..imagine that. I've given much thought to creating realistic characters, that are not stereotypes (they're tempting to the lazy side of me..), since I've spent so much time trying to understand people. I would imagine that any writer would find a treasure trove in the books published on "ego psychology", "psychodynamic psychiatry" and one of my current favorites-"the mask of sanity"...I think there's enough there for everyone. This was an excellent post Rick. Thank you.
- mafarivar said...
Correct my typo. "There is no thought without an emotional connection" Sorry...


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Matthias Felleisen wrote: > > As for GOF patterns, which is what you asked about, please read up on > the extensive literature. 20 out of 23 GOF patterns aren't macros; they > have been features in Scheme and LISP for the past 30 years. Sorry, i definitely wasn't clear enough. I'm not interested in GoF rewrite for scheme and i obviously understand "obviously unnecessary" of such design patterns. What i'm very interested in is one book describing advanced higher order programming topics: - DSLs (ex: via define-type, type-case macros from PLAI) - monads (usable for scheme?) - coroutines (how to use ? how to implement ?) - pattern matching - parser combinators ... Definitely each of them is worse separate book, but the aim is to have catalogue of "common programming ideas" with sample-implementaion and sample usage. IMHO, whole community can benefit from such catalogue-book. > As for reading code, I am sorry my brain isn't an algorithm. > And I dont really have time to explain these things but here is a snippet of a > function I wrote last week why Scheme code is readable and how it's > written. Thanks. Does your snippet mean that ANY scheme code can be written in such readable manner ? > Copy it into drscheme, remove the obviously unnecessary line > breaks introduced by your mail client, and read it. > > (BTW, can you imagine ANYONE using the phrase "obviously unnecessary" > for Java code?) > > -- Matthias <snip/> PS: My English level is not as well as i'd like to, so please excuse me if i wasn't clear/polite enough. -- Bohdan
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Lambretta scooter calendar 2007
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Advertisement for fast car mobile entertainment competion, which ran for 3 issues.
face of lap dancing club barrow-in-furness. dealt with local press and radio, gave interviews/ phographs for web sites,papers and entertainment/club magazines, trained/managed and recruited girls for club
am on books for bakery studios
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JERUSALEM (Jun. 26)
The Zionist General Council ended its meetings here with a pledge of support for the new government of Premier Menachem Begin and its promised efforts to seek peace at the Geneva conference on the basis of Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338. The sessions, which adjourned Friday, were the last to be held by the governing body of the World Zionist Organization until the 29th World Zionist Congress convenes here next February.
Meanwhile, the Jewish Agency's General Assembly will begin its annual meeting here tonight. It is expected to approve a $457 million budget for the next fiscal year based on an estimated immigration of 20,000.
The General Council was addressed by Begin Thursday night. He reasserted Israel's claim to "Eretz Israel" — embracing the Judaea and Samaria regions — which, he contended did not contradict Resolution 242. According to Israel's interpretation, that document requires its "withdrawal of forces from territories", not "the territories".
Begin said Israel has a right to claim the West Bank regions for itself and that the claim did not constitute a pre-condition for negotiations with its Arab neighbors. He told the assembled Zionist leaders that Israel has "a good chance" to prevail in its struggle against the establishment of a Palestinian state and against the return to its 1967 borders.
Begin painted a horrendous picture of what could happen if Israel, confined to its 1967 lines, was the target of a massive attack by the Arab countries. He stressed Israel's common interest with the free world which he depicted as stopping the expansion of Communism. He charged that the Palestine Liberation Organization serves Communist goals in the Middle East and that Cuba does the same in Africa.
Begin also dwelt at length on the differences between Israel's fighting forces, including the pre-State underground groups, and the "murderers" who used terror against Israel.
In a series of resolutions adopted at its closing session, the General Council expressed deep concern over the condition of Syrian Jews and called on world opinion to compel President Hafez Assad of Syria to honor his promise to allow Jews in his country their basic human rights. The Council also supported demands that Jews forced to leave Arab countries receive compensation on an individual and collective basis.
The General Council called on the Jewish Agency and its various bodies to strengthen its aliya efforts by increased contacts with the aliya movements in various countries. It endorsed the Jewish Agency's aliya department's recommendation that the settlement department draft plans for a new collective absorption program.


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Gold Trails
Young is the major inland town that grew up around a paddock known as Lambing Flat on the Burrangong Goldfield. Lambing Flat was once referred to as the 'El Dorado' of NSW, with over 14,600 kg of mainly alluvial gold being extracted from its gold fields.
Established in late 1860, the Burrangong field was a golden honey pot that drew in thousands of miners. It was a poor man's field - alluvial diggings were with limited capital or manpower, diggers could set to working the surface ground in hopes of making their fortunes. Such places were hard to find by the start of the 1860s, and competition for the good ground was intense.
In this environment, the new field quickly became melting pot of the good, the bad and the ugly as resentment focused on the presence of the well organised Chinese miners. Over a six month period, the Chinese were repeatedly subjected to violent threats from mobs that gathered to expel them from their claims.
Blackguard Gully in Young is of historical significance as the site of one of the worst riots against Chinese miners in Australian history. In late 1860 and early 1861 there were several attacks on Chinese miners. On 30 June 1861 some 3000 Europeans marched against Chinese miners on Lambing Flat goldfields, attacking their two main camps at Blackguard Gully and Back Creek. They carried a flag with the words 'Roll-up Roll-up No Chinese', which is on display in the Lambing Flat Folk Museum. The riot led to the passing of legislation to restrict access to goldfields to 'aliens' and to refuse miners rights to aliens. The violence of these riots resulted in the government responding to community concern by passing a Chinese Immigration Restriction Act and at an intercolonial conference held in 1880 and 1881 uniform restrictive immigration laws were adopted. The march of the Europeans through the town on 30 June 1861 and the later declaration of the Riot Act (the first official reading of the act in NSW) were of immense significance to the history of the town of Young. In 1861 Lambing Flat had its name changed to Young.
Not everyone was hostile to the Chinese. Local landowner James Roberts and his wife Elizabeth provided shelter and food for 1,276 fearful Chinese for two rain sodden weeks at his property at 'Currawong'. Some Chinese stayed under Roberts' protection at 'Currawong' for up to a month, until it was safe to return.
However, this events brought on drastic official intervention to restore order to the field, largely at the expense of the Chinese miners' rights.
Today you can visit these sites many in a similar condition the miners would have seen in the mid 19th century. You can also try your luck at Fossicking, gold pans are available for hire from the Lambing Flat Folk Museum.
To find out more visit www.goldtrails.com.au
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The State of the Global Data Centers
Quorrica interviewed 919 data Center managers all over the world and found that 20% of large organizations have no formal systems management capabilities. This is not good because they have no visibility to what is happening in their own data centers, which results in not being able to support the business.
There is a lack of cooperation between Facilities and IT. The do not yet see the business need or just do not want to work together.
Yet, those surveyed know that they're in trouble. There is a lack of availability, response time, and performance based on current capabilities.
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Web development, by Artumi Systems
We are a technical led agency providing web development services to clients throughout the UK.
Left to Right: Mischa, Richard, Mandy & Simon.
Together, and separately, we have worked for: Online 4 Baby, The TUC, Last.fm, The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UCATT and many more.
We also offer services to local companies, such as Capland Properties who offer Student Accommodation in Sheffield.
We concern ourselves with the technical aspects of websites to produce websites and web-systems tailored to the needs of our customers. We use of the shelf items where appropriate and custom development otherwise.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Web site development.
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq and OMX Nordic Exchange: EPCT) announced today the pricing of a public offering of approximately 5.53 million shares of its common stock at $.5425 per share and five-year warrants to purchase up to approximately 2.76 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.48 per share. EpiCept will receive approximately $2.65 million in net proceeds from the offering. Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RODM) acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. EpiCept intends to use the net proceeds it receives to meet its working capital needs and for general corporate purposes into August 2008 and to repay a portion of its senior secured loan.


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Mao Tried To Dump Thousands Of Women
If you thought Nixon's Watergate tapes seemed scandalous, just wait until you see what his right-hand-man, Henry Kissinger, was talking about. The State Department has been hiding a transcript of a conversation between the Chinese dictator Mao Zedong and the former Secretary of State for 35 years. What do two dudes talk about, no matter the cultural difference? Women, of course! And the totalitarian wanted to talk some smack on the record. "You know, China is a very poor country,†Mao said. "We don't have much. What we have in excess is women. So if you want them, we can give a few of those to you, some tens of thousands.†Kissinger responded, "It is such a novel proposition. We will have to study it.†Oh no he didn't! Thankfully, America didn't for too many reasons to list, but I bet China, which has still got all its Communism and its women, is glad that deal didn't go through. The country is now undergoing its own sexual revolution. And when it comes to the head count, the more the better. [CNN]


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When EU leaders agreed last year to give the eurozone's €440bn rescue fund more powers to deal with a teetering country short of a full-scale bailout, it actually created two separate tools to purchase sovereign bonds of a government finding itself squeezed by the financial markets.
Some officials in northern creditor countries believed the most efficient tool would be using the fund, the European Financial Stability Facility, to purchase bonds on the primary market (when a country auctions them off to investors) rather then on the secondary market (where bonds already being openly traded).
The rationale was simple: By declaring the EFSF was going to move into an auction, perhaps at a pre-agreed price, they would effectively set a floor that would encourage private investors to pile in. Indeed, as one senior official said at the time, the EFSF might not even need to spend a cent; the mere threat of auction intervention might be enough to drive up prices and spark confidence, luring buyers back.
In addition to the prospect of using only very little of the EFSF's increasingly scarce resources, a primary market intervention also had another political benefit: instead of buying bonds off private investors – in essence, rewarding the bad bets made by bankers and traders – the EFSF money would go directly to the governments selling the bonds.
With the topic of using the EFSF – and its successor, the €500bn European Stability Mechanism – to purchase sovereign bonds back on the table for Spain and Italy, it would seem an opportune time for advocates of a primary market programme to have their say. But there's a problem: as designed by eurozone officials, it can only come as part of a full-scale bailout, meaning it is virtually impossible for Rome or Madrid to accept one. Read more


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How to Become a Writer
For most becoming a writer is not just about the ability form a good sentence with all the grammar in place. A writer that stands out is one with passion at what is written about or simply because there is that inert talent of putting words together and creating a masterpiece. There are many aspiring writers but only a few can possibly turn it into a kind of work that pays. Some would say that it is because there are so many written works but only a select few will get attention from the masses. This means that there is little demand for the writers and an overflow of supply. However, many still want to know how to become a writer.
When you think about it, there really are only a handful of good writers while most are just doing it for fun or maybe because it is their source of living. But whatever their reasons may be, you might be one of the few good writers that the world awaits as you are on the outset of thinking if you should pursue such career. Well, you should not be disheartened by the supply and demand, as it is just the economic situation. When you have the talent for writing there will be jobs waiting for you or maybe create your own.
Educational Requirements To Be A Writer For Companies
When you have realized your writing talent, this can come out as early as elementary to secondary school. During these years, you can write for your school paper or contribute to local newspapers. You can write short stories or features that you can put on these local papers. Look at it as a start of your writing career. You may not be paid for your work but the honor of being able to put your thoughts into writing with everyone to see is more than payment for the experience.
There is no specific college degree to become a writer. But if you want to gain an advantage taking up degrees on journalism, communications or English will be the best college degree to have. These degrees usually enhance the talent that you already have. You can continue your writing in these years to expose yourself to more opportunities after you completed your degree. Alternatively, if someone is offering you already a job you can work and learn at the same time. Writers that are above average in their talents can already work even while they are still in school. You can choose from easy bachelor degrees or accelerated online degrees to lighten your workload. You should also research online bachelor degree costs if you are on a budget. There are also some online colleges that offer degrees in writing.
Writing Career
After your college degree, most start their writing career by working in companies that require their expertise in writing. Their typical day may require them to write original pieces then think of another topic to write about. Research is needed for them to come up with good topics that keep the readers reading their materials. Headline news tends to be factual and relies on the right information while lifestyle goes for entertaining pieces.
Great writers can then eventually become editors of their companies. They may oversee many writers under them and check pieces before getting it published in their platform be it print or the online means. Writers that are working for companies usually aspire to become editors as they are becoming managers to many writers and have more authority when it comes to decision making. Being an editor will not just highlight your writing prowess but your capacity to become a sales writer.
Other writers strive to become authors of novels when they have a penchant for writing fiction stories. This is another writing career, which can earn you a good salary especially when you become a bestselling author not just in the United States but also all over the world. This may take some years but when you have a talent of writing a book, this may be a great career for you.
There are many types of writers and you can choose to specialize in interesting jobs such as a travel writer, sports writer or restaurant reviewer. Here are glimpses of two types of writing careers that somehow are envied by aspiring writers and how to become one.
- How To Become A Travel Writer
Most people have the need to travel and are interested in becoming a travel writer. There is something about going from one place to another and exploring different cultures that attract many to travel writing. You can write about your different experiences in the many places you have gone to along with publishing the amazing photos of these places. That is what travel writers do and they can get paid for doing something they love. It really is simple to become a travel writer, you need to travel often and you have the writing skills to share what you just experienced. You can even start up a travel blog at first and when you do get noticed by companies they can promote you or even hire you to be their travel writer.
- How To Become A Sports Writer
For the sports enthusiast there is nothing more exciting than watching games and writing about your perspective of the action. Becoming a sports writer is a dream or many aspiring writers who are also avid sports fans. Many sports lovers would take this job as their first choice. Again, to land in this kind of job, you can do so by submitting write-ups as contributions then when they see that you are good in what you are doing, you can pursue this career in the end. Aside from writing contributions, you can take advantage of the blogging platform and create your own sports blog. You may not have to look for jobs as opportunities may just knock on your door.
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I was rushed for a fraternity (yes it's a frat because it's co-ed) and I needed this dress for a semi formal dinner. Not only did it fit nice when I entered the room all eyes were on me. I got so many complements I absolutely love this dress. It is a little shorter on me because I have longer legs, but if you want this dress, or are thinking about it buy it you will not regret it
The Sad Tale of The Buttons That Just Couldn't.
Oh how I loved this dress....It was everything I wanted it to be, even if a little short. I fell in love with the Huckleberry, it was never available. Then finally it was! Everything about it was perfect from the fit to the colour to the length. The buttons were a little finicky at first, but nothing to worry over I thought. The first time I wore it was when the first button fell. It was only one, and could be easily hidden. Then the second time I wore it, and the second button fell. That was when I knew my perfect dress was not so perfect anymore. I'm sad I won't get to wear it a third time, if that means the third button will fall as well, the buttons just don't want to stay :(
Hi reyberrie , We're sorry to hear about this. Someone will contact you soon. - Free People
A beautiful dress
I purchased this from a free people store, in tea size large. For reference I'm 5'9", 150 lbs and a 34G, so I often have trouble finding dresses that fit especially in the chest. This dress , with its adjustable slip, fits beautifully , the extra give allowing it to fall and lay gracefully and once I detached the slip and shortened it up with the straps, covering everything that needed covering. It comes to just below mid thigh level which I'm comfortable with. The sleeves are gorgeous as is the movement in the skirt, really fun to wear. Very graceful, I'm really tempted to purchase the blue too. I'm really glad I found this dress, especially on sale.
With Love Dress
This dress is absolutely stunning and very fun to twirl in. I must say though that it is VERY loose. Normally I am a size small-medium. I bought an XS and it is still a little big, but good enough! My height is 5'2 weight is 126 and bra size 34A. Hope this helps
I bought this dress for my daughter in the Tea colour. She is 5'4", 34DD with a curvy figure. The S fitted her like a dream.......the lace is gorgeous and the small buttons down the front added to the femininity of the dress. The length was just right as were the sleeves and the slight flair of the skirt covered any figure imperfections. Beautiful product!
fun and comfy
I love this dress. I am 5'3, 125 pounds, and my bust is 36C and the extra small fits perfectly. It is a good length and hits me in the upper thigh. The slip is weird when attached. I cut the slip free to put it on before I put on the dress. It makes it easier to adjust to the body. I recommend this!
Almost Perfect
I purchased this in black, with the intention of wearing it as a tunic, not as a dress. In fact, I didn't even realize it was supposed to be a dress until I got to the register and the salesperson referred to it as such! So if you are looking for a dress, keep in mind this is SHORT. In any case, I love it, and the fit is very flattering, sort of slouchy, but still tailored well. I am not a fan of the slip that comes with it, however. Cheap and weirdly proportioned. I threw it out, and wear one of my nice slips instead. Otherwise, this is such a great piece! Beautiful detailing, nice weight to the fabric, and some epic sleeves to boot! So comfy, and can be dressed up or down, I'm pairing with leggings and A.S. 98 over-the-knee boots....
Very short
Height: 5'7" (171 cm) -- Measurements: 32-22-32 (81-55-81). Purchased size S in tea. The dress itself is very pretty and breezy feeling. The XS fits me better elsewhere but were tight around my giant, broad shoulders so I went with S. The only downside to this dress is that it's very short. If you're tall or have long legs, be aware.
pretty dress
I needed a red dress, and I'm so happy I went with this one. I was nervous about the fit around the bust, but I went with my larger FP size (small) and I was fine (34DDD for reference). Very flowy and flattering, and just an all-around fun dress.


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I never said you didn't. If I'm getting a book from a non-Amazon source, I will sideload the book. But just because you or I would do something doesn't mean that users of e-readers in general would. Anything that makes the process simpler makes people more readily adopt the technology.
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I know plenty of people who sideload--however, they're certainly not in the market for a device like this; sideloading's enough of a nuisance that it's often done in large batches of books. There's the occasional "ooh, favorite author has new book; must add that NOW," but otherwise, it's "I've got one from here, and one from there, and picked up 5 new short stories from Smashwords and a new backlist novel from CafePress, and that freebie bundle..." a reader that only holds 5 books is useless to many sideloaders.
I'd expect, with how little the ereader manufacturers are supporting sideloading, that it doesn't require that, but expects you to load your Amazon or Kobo or B&N ebooks to the device, by means of weird proprietary software that only works with a few major stores. It may not have *any* sideloading options.
I'm pretty sure you can't sideload books with this device, it doesn't have a USB port. Some die-hard e-reader users may sideload, but most people use WiFi. You don't see many e-readers on the market that don't have WiFi. I didn't mean to imply that this device uses sideloading, only that just as most e-reader owners do not prefer to sideload, I think most e-reader owners would not prefer the extra step of using a phone to load books.
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"Protecting your family, home,
animals, farm or business from the wind"
Things to Consider when Planting Trees
Common Tree Planting mistakes
Windbreak Examples
Our Favorite Windbreak Design
Livestock Buildings
Living Snow Fence
Windbreaks around the World
Planting and Care Instructions
Contact Information
Our Location
Windbreak Links
It is now summertime and we do not
sell or plant trees/shrubs in the summer as the heat creates an
unnecessary stress on the plants. It is better to wait until fall and
plant them then, but we are less than one month to planting season and
we are taking orders for our fall delivery program as shown below.
Fall planting season for evergreens
begins on Sep. 11th and for deciduous trees is October 2nd. Take
the summer to plan or stop by and talk about any plantings, and get your
trees reserved, then you will be ready for an early fall planting.
Remember any trees planted in the
last two years should be watered well every 10 days this summer if you
do not get an inch of rain each week. Be sure to use a good weed control
program around your trees, the first 3 years.
Fall delivery schedule: Get on the delivery route
now as it fills up fast.
We do plant trees throughout Iowa so you may get on a different schedule
than shown here, if it works for you.
Saturday Oct 7th Northern route starts in Waterloo
and goes north to Mason city and then west to Spencer, Iowa
Saturday October 14th Southern route starts in
Williamsburg Iowa and goes west on I-80 to Omaha, Ne.
Potted trees and shrubs are planted in the fall.
Techny Arborvitae- We have lots of
potted available this year.
PH: 563-452-4300 or E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
See below for a cost estimate for a windbreak.
We accept Cash, Checks and VISA and MASTERCARD.
Kelly Tree Farm -
191 Quincy Ave. Clarence, Iowa 52216
GPS Coordinates N41 55.174' W091 03.362'
Our spring 2017 catalogs are now available, let us know if
you need one. ___________________________________________________________________________________
A good way to reach us anytime of year is to
E-mail us. You can
phone us or leave a message anytime.
Thank You
PH: 563-452-4300 or
E-mail email@example.com
What is a
A person who specializes in the
layout, plants used, and long life design to break, block or divert the
wind to any given area.
Services we provide as a
Over 40 years of experience in all
aspects of windbreaks
Best placement of plants to block
winds at any time of the year.
Annual rainfall and temperatures in
your area of the windbreak.
Soil types and conditions in the
area of your windbreak.
Govt. cost share programs available
to help pay for your windbreak.
Proper trees and shrubs that will
do well in your area, and have a long life.
Proper spacing of trees and shrubs
to provide a long lasting windbreak.
Proper herbicides that can be used
around windbreak trees and shrubs.
Control measures of unwanted
animals and insects in your windbreak
Control measures of
volunteer/unwanted trees and shrubs in your windbreak.
Reduction of odors by proper
placement of trees and shrubs
Control of blowing snow into an
area where you do not want it.
Trees/shrubs, delivery and planting
of windbreaks in the MidwestŚUSA
UPS shipping of bare root trees and shrubs
for windbreaks throughout the USA.
Survive, Thrive,
Stay Alive is our motto with windbreak trees.
the planting, with minimum care
Grow well "Thrive" after planting
Stay Alive with a long life.
Over 90% of the windbreaks designed
and installed are done incorrectly using the wrong species or spacing.
Have your windbreak designed or if
you have a plan from someone else, checked by a
We can design your windbreak,
provide the trees, plant and advise you on how to care for them.
We specialize in
Kevin Kelly--Windbreakologist
PH: 563-452-4300---9AM-5PM--Monday-Saturday
for questions on windbreaks.
If you want to stop by always call us first to be sure we are
here and not out looking at a project.
What does it cost to put in a windbreak from
Kelly Tree Farm?
Here is an estimate on an average 3 row windbreak 300 ft long.
Outside row 26 Arborvitae or Cedar spaced 12 ft apart 2 1/2 ft
tall $25 each.
Middle row 16 Pine or Spruce spaced 20 ft apart 2-3 ft tall @
$25 each.
Inside row 16 pine or Spruce spaced 20 ft apart 2-3 ft tall @
$25.00 each.
Take off $2 each for over 50 price and pick them up yourself
Total for 58 trees $1450.00 without discount + sales tax of 7%
Our trees are easy to plant, with a hole 14" wide by 12" deep,
and many people do it themselves but if you want us to do: Layout, Planting,
Provide chemical weed control for 58 trees @ $14 each for a total of $812.00 +
sales tax of 7% and mileage to your place and back @ .90 per mile
In Iowa we have two different cost share programs to help pay
for your windbreak. One is the REAP program, available to sign up at the NRCS office in your county. Maximum amount available is $1500.00 per
In all states is the CRP potted shelterbelt program which will
pay up to $3200.00 for your new windbreak. Both programs shown above
are available at the Farm Service Agency in your county, look under US
Government in the phone book to see where they are located at.
With or without cost share programs, a windbreak is not an
expensive project and will pay you back for the next 100 years, plus no
additional property tax on windbreaks.
We have over 20 thousand of your favorite potted
windbreak/shade trees/shrubs available for spring planting.
We design windbreaks, and ship
bare root plants in the springtime,
throughout the US for windbreaks we also plant
windbreaks throughout the Midwest of
the US.
We accept Cash, Checks and Visa and MasterCard.
Kelly Tree Farm, 191 Quincy Ave. Clarence IA 52216 - PH: 563-452-4300 -
Brad and Patty Manuel from Olin, IA with their state
award from the Iowa Soil and Water Districts for Best Windbreak in the
state of Iowa. We planned, provided and planted
the trees for this windbreak in 2001.
Ryan and Lana Reed from Ottumwa, Iowa on their
2012 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards award. We helped
with the design and provided the trees for this project. Ryan and
Lana did all the planting and weed control. Read the story and see
the video on our Livestock Buildings page.
Growing up in the windswept plains of Iowa I saw the effects of wind and how a row or several rows of trees completely changed the environment that we lived in, especially in the winter, but also at other times of the year.
We have been growing and planting windbreaks in the Midwest for over 40 years and believe we have the knowledge to provide you with the best windbreak trees that will survive in your area.
Many times people will sell any kind of evergreen and call it a windbreak, but after a few years the tree does poorly or does not survive at all.
We are here to provide you with the knowledge that comes with over 40 years of work in this area, when you are ready to plant a windbreak, we are here to help you get it done and done right.
To protect the people and animals from cold winter winds by reducing wind velocities by-up-to 90%.
Prevent large amounts of snow from drifting by catching it inside and
directly behind the windbreak and melting it slowly as it soaks into the
ground and does not run off.
Reduces the costs of heating and cooling your home by
25% or more by reducing wind velocity.
Protect the home, business, or farm buildings from windstorms that can come at any time of the year.
Reduce traffic dust and other noises from nearby roads and fields.
Reduce the effects of hot drying summer winds, the trees act like air conditioners as they transpire and have a cooling effect on the immediate area.
Provides a better working and living condition with more productivity for persons inside the windbreak as a result of reduced winter winds.
Will attract game and songbirds and other wildlife all times of the year, especially in the winter.
Will help beautify the overall landscape around the area and make it a better place to work and play along with an increase in the total value of the windbreak protected area.
Protects growing plants and trees by lowering evaporation rates resulting in an increase in growth and plant quality.
Wind chill temperature is defined as that temperature in calm air which provides the same chilling effect on a person as that for a particular combination of temperature and wind. The chart below allows you to estimate the wind chill temperature for a variety of temperature and wind speeds. For example, if the temperature is 10░ F and wind speed 25 MPH do the following: 1) find 10░ F on the top row, 2) read down to the row with 25 MPH, and 3) read the number in the intersection. In this example, the figure is -11░ F.
As the old saying goes its not the cold, it's the wind that effects us the most. The reduction of wind velocity makes living for ourselves, our animals and anything
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I adore music, and am a voracious reader. I'm a fan of ballet. I love beer, craft & cheap. I'm a vegetarian & I meditate frequently. mindfulness, compassion & empathy are tenets I hold dear as a discipline in life.
Where I shine is, I have a really good sense of humor, and given enough time I can make almost anyone laugh.--i love the outdoors--however I'd like to meet someone who loves nature. I love traveling of course.
I'm obsessed with music and writing it & listening to it.
Tbh-I do love some sports like baseball, football, soccer & hockey. (SF Giants, KC Chiefs, Liverpool & Canucks)
i don't watch them all the time but I do enjoy keeping up with them as a fan.
being hilarious at unexpected moments.
staying up late.
writing backwards.
Playing guitar.
fave movies--eternal sunshine, fight club, the matrix, stardust, the naked gun trilogy, arthur, little miss sunshine, star wars, garden state, once, the godfather, wall-e, being john malkovich, say anything, the breakfast club, 500 days of summer, the hangover, pee-wees big adventure, dazed and confused,
angel-a, rocky horror, back to the future trilogy, edward scissorhands, goodfellas, indiana jones, etc.etc.
music-the beatles,radiohead, Dustin o'halloran, pink floyd, sigur ros, tool (& many many more.)
food- latkes, pizza, curries, butterscotch, watermelon, miso soup, naan, chocolate mousse, avocados, tortillas, soyrizo, burritos, tiramisu, noodles (ramen, pad thai, chow/lo mein), carrot juice, steamed broccoli, pupusas, Rolls (California, lobster and cinnamon)
something funny to make me or others laugh.
fractals, holograms, spirituality, ballet, time-travel,etymology of random words,
Needless to say I got hammered. And overslept for my flight back home. (My first & hopefully only time I miss a flight)
$900 bux one way Dublin to San Francisco.
I can laugh about it now.
Rule of thumb- don't do pub crawls the day before a flight.
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If you love beer and/or ballet and/or baseball.


text: Gwendolyn Knight (20 April 1914 - February 18, 2005) was an African American sculptor from Barbados, in the West Indies. Knight painted throughout her life, but she did not start seriously exhibiting her work until the 1970s. She would enjoy her first retrospective when she was nearly 80 years old (2003's "Never Late for Heaven: The Art of Gwen Knight," at the Tacoma Art Museum)[1]. Her mentors in the arts included the sculptor Augusta Savage (who obtained support for her from the Works Progress Administration) and Jacob Lawrence, whom she would marry in 1941 and remain married to until his death in 2000[2]. During the course of her career, she would receive many awards including the National Honor Award, and two honorary doctorate degrees. Together with her husband, Ms. Knight founded the Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation in 2000, initially to support the careers of professional artists early in their careers. When Mr. Lawrence died, Gwendolyn Knight, emotionally and intellectually frail, disbanded the original foundation and changed her will so that most of the couple's assets went to support children's programs. Ms. Knight died in 2005 and today the Foundation's activities are limited largely to the maintenance of a website that had been developed in 2000 [3]. The U.S. copyright representative for the Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation is the Artists Rights Society[4].


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MIDDLEBURY — More than a dozen Middlebury residents have raised concerns about a pattern of raucous behavior by Middlebury College students that they say keeps them up at night and lowers their quality of life.
The residents, in a meeting with Middlebury College administrators Wednesday morning, said this past weekend's homecoming celebrations at the school — and particularly at off-campus homes of students — exacerbated an ongoing problem.
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MIDDLEBURY — A homegrown cloud software company specializing in data analysis has landed a major federal award.
Faraday — which incubated in the former county courthouse building in Middlebury's court square — on Wednesday received a $1 million U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative award. The funding will help Faraday develop the software service it sells to the solar power industry.
VERGENNES — Two Vergennes residents are facing felony heroin possession and sales charges after being snared in a successful sting operation by city police on Oct. 17.
Chelsea A Barrows, 22, and Mark K. Kennedy, 27, pleaded innocent to the charges at their Monday arraignment appearances in Addison Superior Court, criminal division. If convicted, they face penalties of up to five years in jail and/or a fine of up to $100,000 on each charge, according to court records.
VERGENNES — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes is continuing to work toward a potential purchase of a home at 75 Main St. as a new headquarters, in seeking both a city permit and funds for the project.
On Oct. 6, about two dozen people attended a Vergennes Development Review Board hearing on the proposed change of the property from a single-family home to a community center.
VERMONT — Late Wednesday afternoon GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Milne formally announced his plan for improving the employment picture in Vermont.
Since the announcement came after the production deadline for this edition of the Independent, and could not be included in the interview we did with the candidate, Milne's campaign provided an excerpt of the "Green Mountains of Opportunity Initiative," as he called the plan.
MIDDLEBURY — Once again, the Better Middlebury Partnership and the town of Middlebury bring an outstanding Halloween event for kids of all ages and adults to Middlebury.
MIDDLEBURY — As the CEO of Milne Travel, Republican Scott Milne has sent many people to exotic locations throughout the world.
The North Pomfret Republican is now hoping to book a destination of his own, and it's very exotic: Montpelier, where he hopes to serve as Vermont's governor. He faces two-term incumbent Gov. Peter Shumlin, a Putney Democrat.
MIDDLEBURY — As a 17-year-old senior at Middlebury Union High School, Hannah Quinn attempted suicide. No one knew what had happened, and for two years she did not share her ordeal with friends or family.
Now, Quinn is speaking out about depression and suicide. Currently a junior at Middlebury College, Quinn hopes to open a dialogue on mental health issues on campus.
Initially hesitant to share her story, Quinn said she was inspired by a fellow student who shared her story with depression.
MIDDLEBURY — For 198 years, Middlebury College's Osborne House at 77 Main St. has been a constant feature of Middlebury's downtown landscape.
But early next Monday morning the recently uprooted two-story home will make its improbable journey along the Cross Street Bridge to a vacant, town-owned lot on the east side of the intersection of Cross and Water streets.
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Chicago, IL – July 11, 2013 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI-Free Report), Halliburton Co. (HAL-Free Report), Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB-Free Report), Newpark Resources Inc. (NR-Free Report) and Black Hills Corporation (BKH-Free Report).
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Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog:
GoM Rig Count Highest Since 2009
In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI-Free Report) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This upside can be attributed to an increase in the tally of both oil and natural gas-directed rigs. In particular, rigs working in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GoM) jumped to its highest level in 4 years.
The Baker Hughes' data, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for energy service providers in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry.
Analysis of the Data
Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,757 for the week ended Jul 3, 2013 – a period curtailed by the Independence Day. This was up by 9 from the previous week's rig count and indicates the first increase in 3 weeks.
The current nationwide rig count is more than double the lowest level reached in recent years (876 in the week ended Jun 12, 2009), though it is way below the prior-year level of 1,965. It rose to a 22-year high in 2008, peaking at 2,031 in the weeks ending Aug 29 and Sep 12.
Rigs engaged in land operations ascended by 6 to 1,676, offshore drilling was up by 3 to 59 rigs, while inland waters activity remained steady at 22 units.
Natural Gas Rig Count: The natural gas rig count – which recently slumped to its lowest point since Jun 1995 – increased for the second successive week to 355 (a gain of 2 rigs from the previous week). Despite the weekly improvement, the number of gas-directed rigs is down by 56% from its 2012 peak of 811.
In fact, the current natural gas rig count remains 78% below its all-time high of 1,606 reached in late summer 2008. In the year-ago period, there were 542 active natural gas rigs.
Oil Rig Count: The oil rig count – that rocketed to a 25-year high of 1,432 in Aug last year – jumped by 5 to 1,395. It has recovered strongly from a low of 179 in Jun 2009, rising 7.8 times. However, the current tally is below the previous year's rig count of 1,419.
Miscellaneous Rig Count: The miscellaneous rig count (primarily drilling for geothermal energy) at 7 was up by 2 from the previous week.
Rig Count by Type: The number of vertical drilling rigs fell by 7 to 434, while the horizontal/directional rig count (encompassing new drilling technology that has the ability to drill and extract gas from dense rock formations, also known as shale formations) was up by 16 to 1,323. In particular, horizontal rig units – that reached an all-time high of 1,193 in May 2012 – edged up by 1 from the last week's level to 1,068.
Gulf of Mexico (GoM): The GoM rig count was up by 3 to 57, the highest level since Feb 2009. Oil drilling increased to 43 rigs from 40 a week ago, while gas rigs remained steady at 14.
A Key Barometer of Drilling Activity: An increase or decrease in the Baker Hughes rotary rig count heavily weighs on the demand for energy services – drilling, completion, production etc. – provided by companies that include large-cap names like Halliburton Co. (HAL-Free Report) and Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB-Free Report). However, our preferred pick in this group is Newpark Resources Inc. (NR-Free Report). The Woodlands, TX-based firm – sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) – has a solid secular growth story with potential to rise from current level.
Strong Buy on Black Hills Corp.
Zacks Investment Research upgraded energy producer and marketer Black Hills Corporation (BKH-Free Report) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
This electric utility delivered positive earnings surprises in three out of the last four quarters with an average beat of 10.43%. The long-term expected earnings growth rate for this stock is 6.0%.
Black Hills Corporation is poised to benefit from increased demand from all customer classes. The operational efficiency of this company enhances reliability of its services, increasing consumer satisfaction. This helps the company to further expand its customer base. The company also benefited from customer rate adjustments and will continue to enjoy the same over the next few quarters.
The strategic initiatives undertaken by the utility to add to its power generation capacity and drilling activities in Mancos Shale formation in the Piceance Basin will improve its natural gas production.
The financial strength of Black Hills Corporation allows it to make strategic acquisitions. The gas utility segment acquired two small systems in the first quarter, swelling its customer base by 500 retail and two high-volume industrial customers.
Moreover, the strong financial position enables Black Hills Corporation to reward its shareholders through regular dividend payments. The company has increased its annual dividend rate for 43 consecutive years.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2013 increased 1.7% in the last 60 days to $2.33 per share which reflects year-over-year growth of 11.29%.
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On February 18, 2008, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's Executive Chef Beau MacMillan joined Al Roker for his second appearance on NBC-TV's The Today Show. Giving traditional winter comfort foods a gourmet twist, Chef MacMillan put Mr. Roker to work, taking his Lobster Mac 'n Cheese to the next level with a hearty helping of "truffle rain."
Ham and Jam Sliders, Crab Fritters and Butter Tarts completed the mouthwatering demonstration. Watch Sanctuary's Chef MacMillan prepare his interpretation of this classic dish – an elements restaurant favorite – via the following link. Bon appétit!
About Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain:
One of the country's most lauded luxury resorts, Sanctuary is a striking boutique property on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona, just minutes from downtown Scottsdale. Under the direction of Westroc Hospitality, Sanctuary enjoys international acclaim for its contemporary design, and award-winning elements restaurant and Sanctuary Spa. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the "top resort" in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and was included on the Travel & Leisure "T + L 500" list. Sanctuary has been a Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List" and "Reader's Choice" winner since opening in 2001.


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Inspired by the late American actor Steve McQueen – the 'King of Cool' – our spacious venue combines a Lounge Bar, a stylish Restaurant and a boutique Club. Our attention to detail is reflected in everything we do, from the diversity of our drinks to the carefully selected ingredients of our food. We want to make sure that your experience at McQueen is as pleasant as possible. We also host a variety of events every week so please check our calendar to see what is on.
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A clear message was sent earlier this month to Michael Williams when his co-defendant Lyle Schoolfield was convicted on six out of seven drug charges.
Those convictions prompted Williams and his attorney Michael Svetlic to initiate a plea agreement before his bench trial on Friday afternoon. Williams was scheduled to go on trial today.
Williams pled guilty to two felony counts of selling methamphetamines to a confidential informant and one felony count of possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute. Four other charges were dropped in exchange for the agreement. Williams waived his right to a sentencing assessment.
As part of the agreement, Williams was sentenced to 10 years in prison on each count of selling methamphetamines. He also received a five-year sentence for the paraphernalia charge. The first two counts will run concurrently with each other. Williams could spend up to 15 years in prison.
"Mr. Williams I think saw the writing on the wall and took some good advice from his attorney and we were able to work it out," said Assistant Prosecutor Bryan McMahon.
Schoolfield also worked out an agreement with prosecutors. Associate Circuit Court Judge Kevin Walden had put off Schoofield's sentencing until Jan. 30, 2009. As part of the agreement Schoolfield will receive up to 12 years in prison.
A third co-defendant, Vanessa Whelchel is out on bond still awaiting trial.
During Schoolfield's trial, the prosecution presented some damaging evidence in the form of an informant that participated in two controlled buys of methamphetamines while Ray County Deputies observed.
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CAMBRIDGE – History is often written in terms of military heroes, but the enormous potential of human leadership ranges from Attila the Hun to Mother Teresa. Most everyday leaders remain unheralded. The role of heroic leadership in war leads to overemphasis of command and control and hard military power. In America today, the presidential debate is between Senator John McCain, a war hero, and Senator Barack Obama, a former community organizer.
The image of the warrior leader lingers in modern times. The writer Robert Kaplan points to the birth of a new "warrior class as cruel as ever and better armed" ranging from Russian Mafiosi and Latin American drug kingpins to terrorists who glorify violence just as ancient Greeks did in the sacking of Troy. Kaplan argues that modern leaders must respond in kind, and that modern leadership will demand a pagan ethos rooted in the past.
Smart warriors, however, know how to lead with more than just the use of force. Soldiers sometimes joke that their job description is simple: "kill people and break things." But, as the United States discovered in Iraq, hearts and minds also matter, and smart warriors need the soft power of attraction as well as the hard power of coercion.
Indeed, an oversimplified image of warrior-style leadership in President George W. Bush's first term caused costly setbacks for America's role in the world. It is not a manly modern Achilles who makes the best warrior leader in today's communication age. Military leadership today requires political and managerial skills.


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Vernon gets ready for the Okanagan Military Tattoo
Vernon's Kal Tire Place is about to transform into a ceremonial battlefield, without the gunfire, when the inaugural Okanagan Military Tattoo takes over the arena Aug. 1 and 2.
Those unfamiliar with a military tattoo, it is not an inked design embedded on the fleshy arm of a soldier, but a performance based on an ancient military tradition of music, dancing, pipes and drums as well as military displays.
"It's called a tattoo because when the British Army was fighting in Belgium 300 years ago, soldiers were called in from the pubs each night for curfew with 'doe den tap toe,' Dutch for 'turn off the tap'. The expression evolved to tap-too and then tattoo," said Okanagan Military Tattoo producer Norm Crerar.
Visitors to Vernon's very own tattoo can expect a heavy police presence in the form of the RCMP Pipe Band and the RCMP Ceremonial Troop, along with kilted lads and lassies in a massed pipes and drums, visiting and local military, cadet and community bands, a massed choir, a salute to veterans in commemoration of the outbreak of the First World War, a volunteer firefighters hose reel competition, dance from around the world, and more.
The RCMP will add a colourful element to the ceremonies, said Crerar.
"We have been working with various operating units of the RCMP and our work is paying off," he said. "In all, there will be some 80 uniformed RCMP in the performance and 10 or so more as support, bringing the total to nearly 100."
Led by pipe major Hugh Peden, the RCMP "E" Division Pipe Band is comprised of both police and civilian volunteers from throughout B.C., who have come together to share and showcase their musical talent, and to bring the community closer to its national police force.
Peden will also serve as senior pipe major for a massed pipes and drums, featuring members from the Kamloops, Kelowna and the Shuswap Pipe Bands, as well as Vernon's Kalamalka Highlanders and the Arran Campbell Memorial Pipe Band.
"When these 100 pipes and drums enter the floor at Kal Tire Place, the sound will be awesome," said Crerar, a piper with the KHPB. "There is something about the pipes that makes people want to stand and cheer."
Adding to the festivities will be the RCMP Ceremonial Troop, who will perform in much the same manner as the famous RCMP Musical Ride, but will do so on foot instead of on horses, said Crerar.
"I was privileged to see the troop in action at the Pacific Tattoo in Victoria last July and spoke with them then about coming to Vernon," he said. "Their precision and professionalism is really something to see."
Besides the visiting Calgary Stampede Band of Outriders, who are just coming off a big week in their hometown, a traditional military band will also be a part of the festivities.
The Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) Band has a long tradition of providing musical support to the Canadian Armed Forces. Based in Edmonton since 1997, the band's existence can be traced back to the end of the 19th century.
"(The RCA) is one of six regular force bands stationed throughout Canada, with a complement of 35 full-time musicians," said Crerar. "From military parades, ceremonial occasions, and government functions, to formal concerts or entertaining their fellow soldiers, the RCA Band can be heard performing in a variety of musical styles nationally and abroad."
International highlights include performances in the U.S., South Korea, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
While in Vernon, the RCA Band will stay at Silver Star Mountain from July 25 to Aug. 3. During this time, they will be working with young musicians in the Vernon Cadet Summer Training Program. (The cadet bands who play pipes, brass and reed instruments, are also performing at the tattoo.)
The RCA Band will give a free concert before the tattoo, July 26 at Silver Star Mountain. The performance starts at 7 p.m. and attendees should bring lawn chairs and a jacket in case of cool weather. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be performed in the 180-seat National Altitude Training Centre at the Star. Members of the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band will also make an appearance at the concert.
The Okanagan Military Tattoo is the only military-style tattoo in Western Canada. Specially priced tickets for veterans, as well adult, senior, student and family rates are available at the Ticket Seller at www.ticketseller.ca or call 250-549-7469. All seating is reserved.
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- Hello! It's so sad how all yahoo groups are infested by spam...
Anyway, I've been working on the translations of some names to quenya
and to sindarin and I'd like some help to check the final names.
The first is Edward, Eduardo = ARANVARNO (Q) or GALUVERIOR (S)
Then, we have:
John = AISTANO (Q) or AERON (S)
Claire, Clara = CALIMË (Q) or GLANIEL (S)
I've also tried to find Vanessa, but there's no correspondance, except
for the name os a butterfly, so it could be WILWARIN (Q) or GWILWELETH
(S)... I'm not sure about adding any endings (-en, -wen, -riel etc) to
these names because they're already too long.
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