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I'm a growth/aggressive growth investor and I follow a strict set of buy and sell rules for my model portfolio. When I'm right on a stock, the ultimate goal is to sit tight and hold for a big profit. But when the market tells me I'm wrong, I'm not afraid to cut losses short and protect capital. I use a system that tends to keep the emotion out of it.
No doubt, many different investing styles exist that can make money. If you're looking to juice up your returns in 2012, here are some New Year's resolutions to consider:
1) Target stocks with positive qualities, not negative qualities.
I continue to be amazed by investors' allure to stocks with bad qualities, such as slowing earnings growth and decreasing market share. That said, I realize that everyone's definition of quality is different. For example, I continue to hear online retailer Amazon.com (AMZN) talked about as a high-quality company, but I know that institutional investors have been selling the stock since mid-October. A high-quality stock can quickly turn into a low-quality stock when institutional investors start unwinding positions. To me, a high-quality stock shows a consistent track record of annual earnings growth; it's a leading price performer in its industry group -- not a laggard. High-quality stocks also tend to be newer companies still in the early stages of growth. A blue-chip name with a strong brand does not mean it's a high-quality stock.
2) Target stocks showing relative price strength, not weakness.
I believe 2012 will be a solid year for U.S. stocks. We're not in a bona fide market uptrend yet, but I think a good chance exists for one to start in the first quarter. New market uptrends begin in earnest when institutional money starts to come in from the sidelines. Recent low-volume gains for the market tell me it's not happening yet. One of the great market paradoxes is that stocks showing relative price strength in the early stages of a new bull market can be the big leaders. An area of the market currently showing relative price strength is home builders. I'm expecting a strong 2012 for the group, and I'm particularly encouraged by recent price and volume trends in iShares Dow Jones U.S. Home Construction Index Fund (ITB). It's been under accumulation for several weeks now and its chart continues to look bullish. My favorite individual name in the group from a fundamental and technical perspective is D.R. Horton (DHI).
3) Do not let a small loss get out of control.
Market volatility is not going away any time soon, which means that risk management is paramount. When the market tells you you're wrong on a stock, don't argue with the market. Cutting losses short is paramount to long-term investing success. If a small loss spirals out of control, you're suddenly a "hold and hope" investor, which is far from ideal. It often takes years to get back to even when you watch a once-manageable loss spin out of control.
4) Do not ignore a growth stock just because it has a high multiple.
Earnings growth is one of the main drivers of a stock's price. If a company has a proven track record of growth and growth prospects continue to be bright, there's nothing wrong with investing in high-multiple stocks. Keep in mind that it's best to own them in the early stages of a market uptrend as opposed to the latter stages. Never, ever chase a high-multiple stock that is extended past a proper point. The ideal entry point is when it's breaking out from an early-stage base in heavy volume. Recent new issue Bankrate.com (RATE) currently sells at 50x trailing earnings, but it's worthy of a high multiple because it shows strong growth in recent quarters. Even better, it could be on the verge of a breakout from an early-stage base. It went public in June.
5) Focus on institutional-quality stocks.
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Munni I applaud you for making this post..
This time you have made a difference by writing something far from your comfort zone.A change from Virman post.. From being a DAV to a critic… Its good to see such different posts in the forum for once. Loving ur critical take on the show.. And kudos to u for making a post from just a comment u made on another post… Ok ok I know, I am not embarrassing u anymore…
Swamini-Viren relation is one bound with lot of emotions and I am waiting to see how the track on them is going to unfold. Yes Viren was perfect and this feeling of insecurity is sure to make him more humane.
We cannot tag people as jealous because of their insecurity. Jealousy for me attributes more to hate whereas insecurity rises due to love. Swamini,Vanshika,Viren all their insecurities are only due to their abundant love for their loved ones..
And its good to see EHMMBH is making its characters appear more humane these days…Virman were always flawed and real which made me love them tat much more than other characters….Swamini was flawed too due to her mean character and her I am always right attitude… Later Vanshika got added from the too perfect list to the humane list when she displayed her insecurities with Maanvi in Virats life… And then now Dadaji also got added to the list with lying to his own daughter…And the very recent addition is Viren… Lets welcome him to the group … Characters like these turn the bland story line into something bearable…
-aaahh now Swamini bua showers all her love on her own son Karan...poor Viren..??
Viren has always been with SB and Karan has met his mom after years,,Is it wrong of the mother to want to shower all her love to this particular son-karan who has missed it all along..
-Vanshika mom's life and her priorities are Virat. she never cared for Viren? huh really
Vanshika does not prefer Virat over Viren… Its just that Viren has to share his love with both SB and Vanshika(he is attached to both) but Virat is attached only to Vanshika… So it comes out showing Virat loves Vanshika more, not tat Vanshika loves Virat more…
-Swamini bua, now that she has got her own son, she is no more concerned or cares for Viren?
Love does not reduce with the number of people u start loving, it only grows… Her love for karan does not reduce her love for Viren…
-poor Viren .. is desolate with no one to love him or support him?? he will feel terrible
I can only laugh at statements like these.. As u had mentioned why sympathise with the leads alone for their insecure feeling… Measure every relation on the same scale..
-Is Swamini bua wrong on showing her love for Karan, who is her blood and whom she is seeing for the first time ever..?
Its not wrong from SBs view… The prodigal son(though karan in not exactly the prodigal son) gets all the love when he returns. Its what Karan deserves, his birth right…
-Is Swamini bua to be blamed for Viren's insecurity ..
Thats like blaming maanvi and jeevs for SB and Vmoms insecurity…
And now when there are serious doubts raised
against Karan in Virens mind, is he going to be judgmental on him, and how is
it going to come out with his insecurities.. How is his relationship with his
Badimaa going to change with him doubting Karan. Will he be able to gather
proofs against karan.. Or will he get emotional and just confront karan without
any proof.. How will SB react to this side of Viren. Will she accept Viren when
he accuses karan of his doings, or will she get annoyed with Viren.. There are
many things to be seen..Time to wait and
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**Standing Ovation** Its absolutely Wonderful dii..!
Rapunzel se **standing ovation*** .. means a lot lot lot to me muaaahhh
I jus loved the way you brought this gender issue forward. Wen female's exhibit insecurity, they are jealous.. But wen men think on similar lines, people sympathise with him..Doesnt look good in a world thinking of Women empowerment! Even the Nayi Soch seems no different.. Bahu's plotting against each other, Saas disliking the Bahu's..God.. For me, Tulsi & Parvati belonged to a completely different Era.
the first striking difference which i noticed is, the moment Vmom exhibited those expressions,.people were like she is jealous saas and for Viren. they felt sorry . how cliched are our thoughts .. on one hand we curse the channel and PH for the nayi soch and when a male lead is shown to exhibit initial pangs of insecurity .. he is sympathized and women who exhibit this are antagonized
and i always say.. the change, the nayi soch, the ability to accept some thing new and meaningful stuff should come from the audience. if the audience mindset is frozen in early 2000 .. no amount of nayi soch from the channel will appeal to us.. and Tulsi, Parvati are a different era on tube. it's better we get over it ..
But EHM is a an exception to such time tested tracks. Its perfectly normal to feel insecure wen a third person invades our comfort zone, & wats different in EHM is that they've portrayed the raw feeling as it is..No Saas wud ever think of keeping grudge against the new bahu jus because her son wants to spend time with her.. Vanshika felt a tinge of pain at the moment but she forgot abt it, the very next moment! Its how emotions work.. in the normal scenario..!
Gowri, how much ever they might be lacking in logic and technical stuff.. EHM, always touched the raw and earthy human feelings...which i and most of us connect with .. and I love EHM for the very same reason ...and you are so right Vmom's tinge of pain made her look very realistic and human .. and the way she came over it the next moment was beautiful to the core...and this is exactly how emotions work
On the Viren SB relation, errmm.. The beauty of the relation is that, that they dont hav the Khoon connecting them, yet they feel at ease,at home with each other.. Thats wat makes the bond deeper..Viren may not hav lived in SB's womb fr 9 months, but he has found shelter in her lap fr 28 years.. I guess thats reason enough to think that no one, not even SB's own son can act as a barrier between Krishna & Yashoda..!
@blue - loved these lines Gowri .. yes it is a relation of Yashoda and Shri Krishna.. and that is the beauty of it ,,and no Karan or anyone can change their relation as it is well above all other relations
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In the deal, Moser was convicted of burglary of Kohler Trailer Sales as well as a home south of Lake Maloney on Kaneb Road, while charges of burglarizing Ideal Linen and possession of meth were dropped.
Moser was arrested along with Cody Jolliffe in the May 22 theft of a safe containing a large amount of cash and other items, including the security cameras, from Kohler Trailer Sales and Service in North Platte.
The Lincoln County Sheriffs Office said the burglary occurred sometime during the night or early morning, while the business was closed.
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Both men were already facing charges for the Ideal Linen burglary and the home on Kaneb Road, both of which involved safes and large amounts of cash, but were out of jail on bonds.
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January and February are usually the slowest months for restaurants, which is why most of the restaurant week bargains tends to occur right now about now.
Irvine's Restaurant Week begins Friday, January 10 through Thursday, January 16, and it doesn't seem to have a hard and fast rule on what restaurants are actually in the City of Bren. Slater's 50/50 is technically in Lake Forest, and both Bluewater Grills (in Tustin and Newport Beach) are participating. But who cares so long as they're among the 37 restaurants offering bargains.
A handful of Diamond Jamboree restaurants like The Balcony and BCD Tofu House are also playing along, which is noteworthy because they usually shut themselves out of OC Restaurant Week.
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Author, scientist, and animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin brings a unique perspective to the IMA's Planet Indy series. She describes visual ways of processing experience and how her own thinking as a person living with Autism led her to become the designer of more humane livestock handling facilities throughout North America. The animals in these facilities are calm and comfortable; they die a swift, painless death. The result is meat that many experts believe to be healthier for the people who consume it. Grandin's best-selling books include Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human. The 2010 HBO film biography, Temple Grandin, recently won seven Emmy Awards.
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THE sad saga of little Ashya King continues today and is in danger of becoming a media circus.
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Questions over whether the authorities have been heavy handed over this issue and if judicial steps to detain Ashya's parents and return the family to the UK have risen to the fore.
This newspaper recognises the need for those in authority to take steps to ensure Ashya was indeed safe. But we cannot help but be concerned at this stage over the present situation the little boy, his brothers and sisters and his parents now find themselves in.
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eheheh yeah i made these 2 concepts for a personal project...i think i'm not gonna use any of those cause i don't like them thought the whole process was made mostly to get used to the character design pipeline. So the goal of these 2 concepts was to get 2 ideas from thumbnail silouettes to sketched concets with a definite form, that can be asily read. Itried to go with just vaue but..i found it hard..mostly cause i'm not familiar with doing things digital...so i needed to break things up with colors first and then shade. The first one (left one) the marine was started shading with different color then i just realized that i could dodge/burn in photoshop to get a much faster and smother result...so the second one (right one) was done that was...but i must say that it looks boring...and just a 4years old kid monster with no depth or interest whatsoever....the other is better it gives me the feel of some miyazaki stuff uhm...at least to me ehehe it lacks of detail i guess and that's intended but i think it looks a bit confused too...but at this point i don't know if it's ok or not...again these are meant to be sketches from with to pick something to actually use and bring to a finished level..don't know...i'd like some thoughts on it...critics and comments..also on the colring methodswould be really appreciated!!
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New Delhi: The finance ministry has sought the opinion of the law ministry on a proposal to set up a holding company for all 24 public sector banks. Such a move will need amendments to a number of existing acts, including the bank nationalization acts of 1969 and 1980 and the State Bank of India Act 1955. Following the law ministry's opinion, the proposal will be forwarded to the cabinet.
The setting up of a holding company, with an aim to recapitalise public sector banks, was announced in last year's budget by then finance minister Pranab Mukherjee. The aim was to devise a mechanism to handle the growing capital requirements of public sector banks without straining the finances of the government. But it took some time for the model to be finalised as questions were raised about its financial viability as well as the possibility of increased risk since public sector banks account for nearly 75% of the market.
"First, the principal concept has to be approved. Setting up one holding company for all the public sector banks will require amendments to a number of acts which govern banks. We have sought the law ministry's opinion. It should go to the cabinet in three-four weeks," said a senior finance ministry official who didn't want to be identified.
If the cabinet approves, the holding company could be operational from June and manage the capital requirements of banks from the next fiscal, the official said. The holding company has the approval of Reserve Bank of India, he added.
The finance ministry has estimated the state-owned banks' capital requirement for the next fiscal at Rs20,000 crore. But the final amount decided will be dependent on Planning Commission approval. Of this, around Rs5,000 crore could be allocated to the holding company.
The government has infused more than Rs12,000 crore into state-owned banks this fiscal.
To make the model viable, the holding company may borrow from overseas markets at comparatively cheaper rates so that repayment problems do not arise. The revenue model for the company would involve dividends paid by banks.


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In my years as a self-defense instructor, I have tried and tested many training methods to find out the fastest, most effective way to produce the best results in the shortest time possible.
I don't run a self-defense club or ongoing long-term classes. My "specialty" is short-term courses and seminars. I need to share knowledge and teach physical skills in the shortest time possible. And that training has to "stick."
I don't "train" people. I teach them how to train themselves. I encourage my clients to take full responsibility for their own learning process and the results that they produce. There are many excellent resources out there, but that's all they are…
Information is inert until you apply it to accomplish something. Its up to you, study and apply them.
One of the most powerful methods I've found to teach proper punching and striking skills in the fastest, most efficient way is FOCUS PAD training.
Focus pads (also called focus mitts, coaching pads, punch mitts and target pads) are flat, hand-held pads that are about 12 inches in diameter.
They are made of dense foam covered in leather or vinyl. They have been used in boxing, kickboxing and martial arts training for ages.
The pads are held by a coach or training partner at different ranges, positions and levels. The puncher and pad holder work together to build offensive and defensive skills, sharpen reflexes and condition the body.
Focus pads are cheap, portable and easy to find. They are an excellent training investment that allow you to conduct a wide variety of drills for the development of several combative qualities.
If you're still undecided about whether or not focus pad training is right for you, here are some of the benefits.
Focus pad training is a blast. Partner training with focus pads allows you to perform a wide variety of drills and "fighting games."
Because there are so many ways to use focus pads, it's easy to keep your training fun and interesting. And most importantly… if you enjoy doing something, you'll do it more often.
You can pick up a pair of focus pads at a good sporting goods or martial art supply store. A decent pair will set you back about 50 to 70 bucks.
You'll also need a good pair of bag gloves or boxing gloves to protect your knuckles. They'll cost you about the same. $100 bucks for a full-blown training system seems like a pretty decent investment to me!
Unlike equipment such as heavy bags, focus pads are small, light and extremely portable. You can throw them in a sport bag or knapsack and take them pretty much anywhere.
Because they don't have to be installed or mounted, they are excellent where room is limited or its impractical to install more cumbersome equipment.
If I had to teach you how to hit properly, in the shortest time possible, I'd use focus pads. If you already knew how to punch but you wanted to improve and refine you hitting skills, again I'd recommend focus pad work.
Because the pads are relatively small, they develop accuracy.
Because they can be moved quickly into different positions and at different angles, they are one of the best methods available for working punches in combination.
Because they can be moved dynamically and even pulled out of the way, they can be used to develop quick thinking and "non-telegraphic" delivery.
All impact training stresses the body. If you hit too hard or too often you're going to get injured. The problem is that punching power increases faster than the body can adapt and become resilient enough to withstand that impact energy.
There is a period of "adaptation" required before for tendons and ligaments become stronger and more resilient.
It takes about 6 to 10 weeks of more moderate training before all out, full power hitting efforts can be performed safely. That's where focus pads come in.
For starters, there is far less resistance to hitting a focus pad than a 60 to 100 lb heavy bag. That allows you to work on your punching power with less strain on your joints and connective tissues. This allows you to work your way up to more demanding heavy bag training which is undeniably harder on the body.
If you already do heavy bag work, you can do your focus pad work on days in between your heavy bag sessions. That will afford you some "active recovery" and the ability to continue working on your hitting skills while giving your body a time to recover.
If you ever watch a good fighter sparring, you'll notice that he begins to react to being punched at BEFORE the punch is even thrown.
Its almost as if he is reading their opponent's mind and anticipating what is about to happen before it does.
What is actually happening is that by being punched (or kicked) at over and over again, the brain begins to interpret the meaning of certain positions, weight distributions and body signals.
When holding the pads and watching various punches travelling in your direction, you begin to establish "pattern recognition" which will enhance your ability to anticipate and defend yourself from attack.
Many people are terrified with the idea of being hit in a fight. Just as many are uncomfortable with the idea of punching another human being. (I'm not sure why because I kinda like it! ;-)
In fact, because it is an "unknown" people are far more concerned about being hit than they should be. Speaking from the perspective of someone who has been punched, hit and kicked thousands and thousands of time; its not so bad! You do not want to be terrified by the idea of being hit or overwhelmed if it happens.
I refer to your comfort level with the idea of hitting and being hit as "Hit Psychology." People with weak hit psychology are more prone to panic or "freeze up" in a combative situation. They can become overwhelmed by an exaggerated and unnecessary fear of the encounter and perform poorly.
We have a term for that in the self-defense field… Its called, "NOT GOOD!"
Stress inoculation is a process of de-sensitizing someone to the fear of combat by exposing them to controlled amounts of impact in a low stress, non- threatening environment.
In a short period of time, the student finds that situations that formerly terrified her are far more manageable and even enjoyable!
Did you know that conditioning is "exercise specific?" If you are a runner, your body will become fit and accustom to running but not nearly as much for swimming or cycling.
If you work out on an elliptical machine, your body gets more efficient at working out on an elliptical machine. Your body adapts and improves specific to the activity that you are participating in. So what you ask?
I'll tell you what… the best way to condition your body for fighting is by mimicking movements and actions that are like fighting. It's as simple as that.
I have trained with people who would be considered extremely fit athletically but tire very quickly when introduced to combative training drills.
The good news is that there are a wide variety of combative drills that you can do with focus pads that will tone the muscles, build your stamina and endurance and enhance your self-defense performance.
SO… what I'm saying is this. Not only is combative training such as pad work an excellent, whole body form of exercise. The conditioning provides fitness qualities directly relevant to self-defense and fighting.
Many people undertake ongoing martial arts and self-defense training to get into shape… and more specifically to lose weight (excess body fat) and regain a lean and mean physique. Focus pad training is excellent for fat loss. Here's why…
Not that long ago, the belief was that the best way to lose body fat was through LSD (long slow distance) aerobic exercise. In other words, low intensity exercise that was sustained for at least 20 to 30 minutes. The theory was that during exercise your body uses fat as a fuel source at lower intensity and it burns glucose instead of fat at higher intensity levels.
That might be true, but the assumption was that fat loss is based on the amount of calories you burned during your workout. That's not the case. The amount of calories you burn during your exercises session is minimal.
What does matter is the extra calories you burn BETWEEN your workouts.
Fat burning is accomplished more effectively by interval training. Interval training involves periods of moderate to high intensity exertion intersperse with low intensity periods to catch your breath and recover your energy in between.
This type of training will increase your metabolism for hours after your workout and you will burn more overall calories and body fat.
Focus pads are excellent for interval training.
There have been very few evolutionary changes in the human body in millions of years. One thing that has not changed is our survival mechanism. The body is predisposed to "fighting or fleeing" from a threatening situation.
What HAS changed however is the fact that in modern day life, most of the "threats" we perceive are not actual, physical threats and do not merit kicking butt or running off. So what happens is that we activate this "fight or flight response" but do neither.
A host of chemical and physical changes occur that, if left unchecked become toxic and unhealthy. That is why exercise is so healthy and such a great way to manage stress.
I suggest that cardiovascular exercise satisfies the body's need for flight. I believe that impact training such as hitting a pair of focus pads or a heavy bag satisfies the bodies evolutionary need to fight.
Mental Toughness is the ability to be effective, healthy and happy regardless of the challenges and stressors in your life. It involves building your ability to cope with stress by repeatedly exposing yourself to stress and then recovering from it.
The more you do this the tougher you get on a physical, mental and emotional level. Focus pad training can be used to improve your mental toughness in two ways.
Physiologically, The interval training that I've already mentioned builds mental toughness. Doing "round training." (intervals of exertion interspersed with short periods of recovery) teaches your body to expend energy and then recover. This expend, recover, expend, recover process makes you tougher and more emotionally resilient.
Another opportunity that focus pads provide is the ability to design "never give up drills." I've referred to this in my Power Punching Guide as "blitz" training.
Blitz training is an advance training method that involves going "all out" for a predetermined period of time. You push yourself through the pain of lactic acid in your muscles and the discomfort of being winded and push, push push yourself until you reach the end of the drill.
This is not only a terrific conditioner for your body but it is also an excellent mental exercise to teach you on of the most important traits that you can have for self-defense: "NEVER GIVE UP."
Bottom line… if want to develop and refine your punching skills quickly, condition your body with fight-related exercise and design challenging and versatile training sessions then take a serious look at focus pad training.
Randy LaHaie
Randy LaHaie is the president of Protective Strategies and has been teaching reality-based self-defense for over 30 years. He is the author of several "Toughen Up Combative Training Guides" (http://www.ToughenUp.com)
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ABC has just announced that Lisa Ling is rejoining the network as a contributing correspondent for Nightline.
Ling has now worked on The Oprah Winfrey Show, National Geographic Ultimate Explorer on MSNBC, she was a co-host on "The View," a reporter at Channel One and last month it was announced she would be contributing to CNN's next installment of "Planet in Peril."
The Oprah and Nat Geo gigs are ongoing, while her Nightline reporting begins tomorrow night. Her first story is about the challenges facing the elderly.
Click continued to see the release…
…oh and we forgot to mention "Scratch," a nationally syndicated teen magazine show Ling co-hosted when she was 16.
ABC News "Nightline" announced today that journalist Lisa Ling will contribute a series of reports to air on the leading late-night news program.
"I have wanted to work with Lisa for a long time," said James Goldston, Executive Producer of "Nightline." "She is a terrific journalist with a very distinctive style that fits really well with the Nightline sensibility."
Said Ms. Ling: "I am deeply honored to be contributing to this journalistic institution that I've watched my whole life."
In her first report for "Nightline," Ling explores the astronomical growth of retirement age people in America and the equally rapid growth of luxury retirement communities that have been cropping up in recent years to meet the growing demand. She visits two high-end retirement living complexes in Northern California, where the residents speak candidly about the emotional challenges they face in their older years in spite of being surrounded by millions of dollars in amenities – the toll of losing a spouse, the desire to live independently, the fear of loneliness and their often humorous takes on popular culture these days.
Lisa Ling is a special correspondent for the "Oprah Winfrey Show" and the National Geographic Channel. Ms. Ling has had a distinguished career covering international social and humanitarian issues, including stories about the Lord's Resistance Army and the crisis of AIDS orphans in Uganda, rape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and bride burning in India. Prior to becoming a host of "National Geographic Ultimate Explorer," Ms. Ling was a co-host of ABC's "The View."
Ms. Ling's upcoming reports for "Nightline" include looks at the heroin epidemic in America's heartland, efforts to make it rain in America's southwest, and a report on experimental surgery for severely wounded war veterans.
Lisa Ling's report on the challenges facing the elderly airs on ABC News "Nightline" Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:35pm ET/PT.


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James Clerk Maxwell, creator of the theory of electromagnetism, born 181 years ago today
Remember Maxwell's Demon, the thought experiment from high school science class? That little imaginary demon in a box that has the ability to keep hot and cold molecules evenly distributed between two portions of the box? The thought experiment that demonstrated the only way to avoid the entropy (heat loss) would be through supernatural magic? Well, that demon was created by physicist James Clerk Maxwell.
More importantly than his demon, however, Maxwell's work in electromagnetic theory established that light, electricity and magnetism were part of a unified theory. Maxwell proved through mathematical equations that light and magnetic forces moved through space in the form of waves, which was a significant advancement in physics, establishing the framework for Einstein's theories of relativity as well as the later development of quantum mechanics.
As Maxwell wrote:
"We have strong reason to conclude that light itself – including radiant heat and other radiation, if any – is an electromagnetic disturbance in the form of waves propagated through the electro-magnetic field according to electro-magnetic laws."
These equations were published in 1873 as "A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism," for those readers adept at mathematics, especially differential equations. (Here is Volume 1 of "A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism" on Google Books.)
Maxwell's work in optics is also notable for creating the first permanent color photograph, which looks rather like crystalline bunny ears, but is actually a tartan ribbon tied in a knot.
The extent of Maxwell's work and influence within science cannot be overstated and is too extensive to properly cover here, but for those interested in researching Maxwell's theories, equations and contributions to human understanding, Project Gutenberg has a number of his works available to read online. Perfect for the latent auto-didact that exists in all of us.
It is a crime that he is not as well known to the public as Einstein or Isaac Newton, and also a shame that Google did not give Mr. Maxwell a nice Google Doodle.


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To boldly glow
According to the lunar calendar, the birthday of Kwan Tai will be celebrated on Saturday. Revered for his integrity and loyalty, and variously known as the God of War or the God of Justice, Kwan Tai is immediately recognisable because of his fierce features, lengthy beard and fiery-red face.
In his case, the red face signifies ruddy good health. For half of Asia, a red face means mum and dad short-changed you in the aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) gene pool. ALDH is an enzyme that breaks down alcohol in our systems. Well, not alcohol exactly. First, the alcohol is metabolised into acetaldehyde - otherwise known as the hangover compound. Acetaldehyde is toxic, but when ALDH does battle, it metamorphoses into harmless vinegar.
Via an ancient genetic mutation, about 50 per cent of those with Asian ancestry are born with only a small reserve of ALDH, which means alcohol can trigger an embarrassing rosy-cheeked reaction. Although commonly known as Asian flush, a considerable portion of Jews are also prone to it.
Contrary to popular opinion, the red cheeks are not a sign of drunkenness - initially. The toxic build-up of acetaldehyde causes capillaries to dilate (vasodilation), which results in flushing on the face, neck and shoulders and potentially every part of the body except the feet. Rosy cheeks can be followed by an increased heart rate, low blood pressure, a headache, hyperventilation and nausea.
There are a number of alleged cures for the reaction, such as sucking on ice chips or taking aspirin or antacid tablets. However, never take aspirin with alcohol because it interferes with its preliminary breakdown. Especially never take acetaminophens (such as Tylenol or Panadol) while drinking as this can cause serious liver damage. The latest fad is to take heart-burn medicines, such as Zantac or Pepcid AC, to combat the flush. Apparently the tablets have to be taken about 30 minutes before consuming alcohol to be effective. There is little research on this topic because there's no medical imperative to make it easier for people to overindulge in alcohol. It is thought that Zantac and similar medications act as antihistamines, calming the skin's reaction.
There's a bright side to the glow: alcoholism levels are exceedingly low among Asians. The flush is such a deterrent to overindulging that drugs such as Antabuse, which mimic the effect, are given to recovering alcoholics.
While some Facebook groups are promoting Asian-flush pride, it is best to listen to your body as it is trying to prevent you from harming yourself. If you want to celebrate the God of Justice's birthday by lifting a few glasses, do so, but stop as soon as you are as red as Kwan Tai.
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Originally from Dubai, now based in Toronto Canada, this is fresh brutal death metal with a classic older sound supporting wicked riff after riff of death metal delight. When I state brutal death metal, they are a kind of hybrid between Suffocation/Krisiun/Avulsed and Aborted, so there is plenty of scope for you to wrap around your ears. From the outset, the sound is powerful encompassing many a pinched harmonic, especially on 'Burial Ground'. The good thing about this track and the release in fact is that Nephelium do not concentrate on that brutal riff harmonic stance, there is a healthy whirlwind of guitar riffing thundering through your stereo. Another plus factor standing them outside the "usual crowd" of brutal death metal bands is the variation of the actual song arrangements, different time signatures make songs seem bright and far from monotonous.
Throughout 'Coils of Entropy' I never hear any let up in the musical quality, I think I have really touched upon that earlier in this review, but I must re-iterate it. 'Hellborne' comes at you at a much slower pace, perhaps like some classic Morbid Angel, but maybe a little bit too slow and guttural in places for my tastes. However, the resulting groove keeps you hungry and interested for the remainder of the track. A final redeeming factor for Nephelium is their avoidance to go completely technical with what I term "guitar wankery", the riffs are controlled and fitting to the song arrangements. 'Malediction' ensures you are reeling in the old school sound whilst only marginally verging into modern technical sensibilities.
Nephelium really practice what they preach, tirades of technical guitar riffing co-exists with a groove and backbone sound like many of the genres big hitters. The ability and relief to resist uber technical madness leads to sensible song arrangements and pushes 'Coils of Entropy' into a solid death metal album category that has a modern brush with reality whilst complimenting the old school, and that's a pretty solid statement in my books.


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First and foremost, a well-deserved round of applause for Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett. The 14-year Major League veteran has a lot of feathers in his cap—three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, 2007 World Series MVP. Now he can add a no-hitter to his resume.
Beckett threw 128 pitches on Sunday to secure the first no-no of the 2014 season, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 at Citizens Bank Park. At one point, he had retired 23 batters in a row until Jimmy Rollins managed to draw a two-out walk in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Beckett got Chase Utley looking on the next at bat to finish the job, one of six strikeouts on the afternoon.
It was the first no-hitter recorded against the Phillies since Bob Forsch did it for the St. Louis Cardinals on April 16, 1978.
Obviously, you don't want to overreact when a very good pitcher has the kind of stuff Beckett had, but it's worth noting that this marks the seventh time the Phillies have been shut out in 47 games this season—the sixth time in the month of May alone. All told, they've been held to two or fewer runs in 17.
Beckett also didn't have anything to do with some of the lackadaisical defense that allowed the Dodgers to tack on three insurance runs in the seventh inning. It doesn't help that Cody Asche hit the disabled list this week, or Domonic Brown is battling back spasms, either.
Then again, I doubt any of that would have mattered.
Beckett was masterful on Sunday, and the Phillies just happened to be standing in his way. Hats off to a great performance, even if it was at the expense of the home team.
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THE funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher will take place on April 17, Downing Street says.
"It was agreed this morning at the government co-ordination meeting with the Thatcher family and Buckingham Palace that the funeral service of Lady Thatcher will take place on Wednesday 17 April at St Paul's Cathedral,'' Downing Street said in a statement.
A Downing Street spokesman added that the details had been agreed at a "co-ordination meeting'' with the Thatcher family and Buckingham Palace this morning.
The Queen and Prince Philip will be among the dignitaries from around the world to attend the funeral.
Earlier, Baroness Thatcher's body was removed from the Ritz Hotel in London, a day after she died of a stroke.
A private ambulance removed her body from the luxury hotel where the 87-year-old, Britain's first and only female prime minister, had spent her final days.
Preparations are underway for a ceremonial funeral with military honours, after which Baroness Thatcher will be cremated.
Both houses of Britain's parliament have also been recalled on Wednesday for a debate on the divisive legacy of the longest serving British prime minister of the 20th century.
Conservative Thatcher specifically did not want a full state funeral of the kind given to monarchs and to World War II premier Winston Churchill, her spokesman Lord Tim Bell said.
Thatcher also requested that she did not get a fly past by military aircraft as it would be a "waste of money''.
"She specifically did not want a state funeral and nor did her family. She particularly did not wish to lie in state as she thought that was not appropriate,'' Bell said.
"And she didn't want a fly-past as she thought that was a waste of money - somewhat in character you might think. She expressed those views to me personally and she will get what she wanted.''
His comments came after several Conservative lawmakers called for her to be given a state funeral.
Ceremonial funerals have in the past been given to the Queen Mother and to Princess Diana.
World leaders paid tribute to Thatcher for transforming the face of modern Britain with her market-driven economic policies, and globally for helping to end the Cold War.
Flags have been lowered to half mast in Britain but at the other end of the spectrum left-wingers threw parties upon news of her death.
Earlier today, former British prime minister Tony Blair paid tribute to Thatcher, describing her as a "remarkable and towering figure''.
Blair, who was delivering the Lives of Liberty speech at Lafayette College in the US state of Pennsylvania, said Thatcher was a "great leader'' who pursued her aims with fearlessness and determination.
"I don't think there's anyone who better expresses a sense of a life of promoting liberty than Margaret Thatcher,'' he said.
Thatcher had been in poor health for a number of months and her spokesman Lord Bell said she died peacefully at the Ritz, where she been recovering after a minor operation.
''It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully after a long battle with poor health,'' Lord Bell said yesterday.
Buckingham Palace was the first to call the Thatcher family with the Queen offering her sympathies for her former leader, who won three consecutive general elections.
Prime Minister David Cameron, who cut short a trip to Europe following news of Thatcher's death, said Britain had lost a great leader, a great prime minister and a great Briton. Other world leaders also paid tribute to Thatcher, including US President Barack Obama, who said America had "lost a true friend". Obama also praised Thatcher as an example for his two daughters, joining former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell who hailed her as "the first lady of girl power."
Thatcher transformed the UK
Thatcher has been credited with single-handedly transforming the nation in the space of a decade, earning her as much admiration as bitter resentment from the British people.
Margaret Thatcher's best quotes
Quotes: what they said about her
But there has always been general consensus she lifted a strike-infested union-bound nation back among the world's industrial leaders.
Crucially she defeated Arthur Scargill's nationwide year-long strike that was threatening to ruin the whole British economy.
Thatcher was seen as tireless and unshakeable as she fought her own cabinet let alone half the workers in Britain to change the work ethic and industrial landscape before resigning as prime minister in November 1990.
But she remained one of the most influential figures in British society and globally as an elder stateswoman courted by the western world.
Her crowning glory among her three stints as PM was her handling of the Falklands War.
Many in her government thought her mad when after Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands she dispatched a flotilla of war ships 8000 miles into the South Atlantic.
Thatcher worked her way to the top
Born Margaret Hilda Roberts in 1925 in the Lincolnshire town of Grantham, she gained the virtues of thrift, hard work, morality and patriotism as drilled into her by her beloved father Alderman Alfred Roberts, who ran two grocers' shops and a post-office, and became mayor of the town in 1943.
The devout Methodist father drilled into her ''You'll never get anywhere if you don't work girl'', a sentiment she would often quote herself.
She had few close friends growing up with many considering her to have an irritating sense of her own superiority.
It was that thinking that made her head of her school, lead at Oxford University, where she trained as a chemist, before she decided to enter politics.
It was her ability to answer any question thrown at her in Parliament that made her the obvious leader of the Conservatives.
Timeline: The Life and Times of Margaret Thatcher
Gallery: Margaret Thatcher's life
Liberal Democrat leader and deputy prime minister Nick Clegg summed up the national mood saying love her or loath her, she changed Britain for the better.
''Margaret Thatcher was one of the defining figures in modern British politics,'' Mr Clegg said.
''Whatever side of the political debate you stand on, no-one can deny that as prime minister she left a unique and lasting imprint on the country she served.
''She may have divided opinion during her time in politics but everyone will be united today in acknowledging the strength of her personality and the radicalism of her politics.''
Gillard and Abbott pay respects
Prime Minister Julia Gillard paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher's strength of conviction and history making period as British PM.
''I learned this evening in Beijing of the death of Baroness Thatcher,'' Ms Gillard said from China.
''Her service as the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was a history-making achievement.''
''Her strength of conviction was recognised by her closest supporters and her strongest opponents.
''I extend my sincere condolences and those of my fellow Australians to her family and friends.''
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said Baroness Thatcher was one of Britain's greatest leaders because of her impact on the world.
''Margaret Thatcher was one of the greatest British prime ministers and one of the most significant world leaders of our times,'' Mr Abbott said.
''She was the first female prime minister of Great Britain and ranks with the greatest of prime ministers because of the quality of her leadership and the impact she had on Britain and the wider world.''
''Margaret Thatcher arrested the decline of Britain and gave the British people renewed confidence. She ensured the British people no longer simply dwelt on the glories of the past but could enjoy a strong and prosperous future.
''The thoughts of the Coalition are with Baroness Thatcher's family and the British people at this time.''
Thatcher, made a baroness (life peer) after her 11 years in Downing Street, suffered several small strokes in 2002, and received medical advice against accepting any more public speaking engagements.
Her increasingly frail condition when she was seen - especially after the death of husband Denis in 2003 - led to frequent bouts of speculation about her health.
However, MPs and friends who saw her regularly said she remained alert and interested in politics, and she was not known to have deteriorated notably recently.
Among her greatest regrets was the IRA bombing attempt on her life in Brighton in 1984.
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CKD recipes
Since we have quite a few people doing CKD's on this forum, I say lets get some high protien, high/mod fat, low carb recipes for us.
I would put them in 4 categories:
I'll start it off with one of my favorites, its simple, quick dinner that I hit up every now and again.
Taco Salad ala hardgain:
1lb lean ground beef / or two lean chicken breats (cut small into cubes)
brown the meat or chicken in olive oil seasoned with salt, pepper, chilli powder.
drain off extra oils, fats, ect.
lay over a bed of fresh lettuce (romain, iceberg, spinach greens)
lay thinly sliced cheddar over the salad and microwave untill melted.
(believe it or not, the lettuce will still stay realatively crispy).
you can adjust the meat and cheese to your desired micronutrient counts.
Breakfast 4 eggs (whole) and cheese
as a matter of fact I like tuna and cheese
chicken and cheese
hamburger and cheese
did I mention cheese
I'll share my CKD freindlt peanut butter cookie recipe again(off the top of my head).
1 lb(reg size jar) of chunky natural PB
1 large egg
1/2c splenda(I buy the bulk bag)
1 teaspoon of vanilla
preheat over 350 degrees
Roll the mixture into 1"balls then with a wet fork make a criss cross pattern on the cookies then bake for ~12 mins.
They tastse awesome! beware they do crumble some what,but who cares?!? Enjoy!
Another one of my favorites is a burger salad I mix 93%lean+96%lean ground beef add salt,peper,garlic powder,and an egg to make my burgers..Then cook,and chop it up onto a greens salad and use spicy mustard as my dressing...YUM!
My favorite tuna salad is
two cans of white albacore tuna
two tables spoons of mayo
a half spoon of non sweetened pickle relish
one table spoon of spicy mustard
add some cheddar cheese cubes on the side, or possibly some celery sticks and cream cheese and your set for lunch.
My tuna salad is the same, with the exception being a can of corn mixed in there.
Corn is too high GI for a CKD.
Its also pretty tasty to melt some cheddar over top of tuna salad ... and also condusive the ckd.
ok for breakfast I usually eat 4 eggs scrambled with some cheddar mixed in to the eggs. topped with some texas petes hot sauce, good god is that stuff good.
I'm also a big fan of ham steak, or flank steak at breakfast, but I cant always afford to do that.
Yes scrambled eggs,cheese,and Red Hot are mainstays of CKDing for me as well..
simple and easy snack.
clean up some celery sticks (which i normally hate)
dip into philly cream cheese (which is one of gods greatest gifts)
Just dont go too crazy, the cream cheese has 2g of carbs per ... i dont know the measurement. but it is very low.
BUMP I love these things and tell him to make them all the time!
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Before I read the "2005 Educause Current IT Issues Survey" that annually ranks hot issues for higher education CIOs, I took a stab at guessing what three issues are top-of-mind for IT folks. Well, I nailed two out of three. Funding IT was the winner, followed by security concerns, and strategic planning came in third.
I guessed right on IT funding and security, and wrong on strategic planning. I thought wireless would be in the top three.
According to Educause, for the third year in a row, "Funding IT remains the number-one IT-related issue in terms of its strategic importance to the institution." Regarding security, the report said the increasing cost of "securing campus information environments, acquiring and maintaining administrative systems, and enhancing network infrastructure, the heightened national scrutiny of the cost of higher education, and the continuing strain on, if not further reduction in, state budget allocations to public institutions, all contribute to this issue's stability at the top."
We've reported on security issues throughout the year and have received a lot of feedback from readers because it is a constant battle IT has to wage to secure the network from very clever--and dangerous--attacks from hackers, pranksters and even students.
It is an issue we will continue to report on to help you keep your network and systems secure.
Improving The Campus Experience
We held our first live web seminar last month--"Stategies To Gain a Competitive Edge: Improving The Campus Experience"--and some 260 IHE administrators attended the one-hour event. Many more who couldn't make the event went to our website to view the archived version (which is now available for all to view at www.universitybusiness.com).
By the e-mails and calls following the seminar, the topic certainly was well-received and underscored how providing great all-around service, well-kept facilities and grounds, and good food service can play a critical role in admission and retention.
Our speakers, Bob Sevier of Stamats, Inc., a marketing consulting firm focused on higher education, Peter Cusato, vice president for Business Affairs at Boston University, and Dennis Trotter, vice president for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions at Franklin & Marshall College (Pa.), pointed out how their respective institutions have seen student satisfaction increase by paying greater attention to their facilities, food service, and other non-academic amenities.
Bob Sevier explained how parents are very interested in issues related to academic quality, access to faculty and facilities--and campus security. Sevier discussed what he calls the "Money Walk." That's where he walks the campus and points out an array of problem areas that a particular institution may not be aware of, but that could be considered a negative factor during a campus tour.
Dennis Trotter discussed how the beauty of a campus could contribute to the institution's brand, which can attract faculty and quality students. And Peter Cusato explained how Boston University's 18 quality and diversified dining facilities help build student satisfaction and loyalty.
In the future, we will host more web seminars, on topics ranging from increasing security to improving student retention--the kinds of things IHE leaders tell us keep them awake at night. If you have a particular topic that you think would be a good candidate for a seminar, please drop me a line.
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Super Rare Early Jazz Version of Isley Brothers classic reissued by Fryers!
Everybody knows the 1973 hit song for "That Lady" but few but the most avid collectors of soul music 45s are even aware that this record was actually a remake of a song recorded a decade earlier as "Who's That Lady?". This original version is a jazzy doo-wop workout clearly inspired by The Impressions.


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Although Vulcan's relationship with the Machinists' trade union at its Chattanooga facility was generally reasonable as such things go, every now and then conflict would arise outside of the triennial (usually) contract negotiations. Probably the most significant of these conflicts--and certainly the best publicised--was the "Turkey Grievance" in 1981. It's a good way to illustrate the whole grievance and arbitration process, and in itself is an interesting piece of labour law.
The best place to begin this narrative is with the following notice, which was posted in the shop on 16 November 1981:
The usual procedure in the event an employee had a complaint against Management was to hold a meeting consisting of representative of the Union's shop committee and Management. If the matter could not be satisfactorily resolved there, the Union would file a grievance. (Sometimes the order between meeting an grievance would be reversed.)
In this case the sequence was a little different. The events were outlined by the Company's labour attorney, Bernard J. Echlin of Vedder, Price, Kaufman and Kammholz, in a letter to Mr. Douglas D. Walldorff, Acting Regional Director of the National Labour Relations Board in Atlanta:
The Union filed the formal grievance (shown at right) four days later. It is noteworthy that Edward Pierce, Directing Business Representative for the Success Lodge 56 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, signed the grievance. Generally speaking a grievance would be signed by a member of the Union's shop committee or the grievant.
The Company formally responded to the grievance on 1 December 1981 as follows:
The articles cited by both sides refer to the Union contract in force, the result of collective bargaining in 1980.
The Union responded by filing an unfair labour practice complaint with the National Labour Relations Board's office in Atlanta. The NRLB responded on 22 March 1982, in part as follows:
The arbitration process was facilitated by the Federal Medication and Conciliation Service in Washington, DC. Here, the FMCS would submit a panel of names of potential arbitrators to both parties. Those submitted had met the Service's requirements to act as an arbitrator. If one of these was suitable to both parties, the arbitration would proceed. If none of the names submitted were mutually satisfactory, the Service would submit another panel and the process would be repeated.
The FMCS submitted its first panel on 8 December 1981; none of the members of the panel were acceptable to both sides. Since the NRLB had elected to defer the unfair labour practice charge until arbitration was resolved, the Union initiated a request for another panel of arbitrators, which the Company co-signed and sent back to the FMCS (see right.) The FMCS submitted a panel of five to both parties on 6 March 1982. Mr. Ralph Roger Williams of Tuscaloosa, AL, proved acceptable to both parties and was selected to arbitrate this case.
Mr. Williams submitted times that he could be in Chattanooga for the arbitration meeting, and the meeting was set for 1000 8 June 1982.
At the arbitration meeting both sides presented their case, calling witnesses and cross-examining opposing witnesses. After the meeting both sides presented post-hearing briefs on the subject, which could comment on the testimony given (both positive and adversely) and present what each side felt was the applicable law in the case.
The arbitrator issued his ruling in favour of the Company on 30 July 1982. His decision can be read here. The decision came as a shock to the Union (and frankly I was surprised as well.)
Without a favourable decision from the arbitrator, the Union opted to let the unfair labour charge lapse. It lapsed so thoroughly that, on 30 January 1984 (nearly a year and a half after the arbitration ruling) the NRLB contacted Union and Company alike to see how things were moving along. The Company responded by submitting a copy of the arbitration to the NRLB. Although the Board offered the Union the option for appeal, the Union did not opt to do so, and the matter of the Thanksgiving turkeys came to a close.
The case was significant enough that the following notice appeared in the 25 October 1982 edition of U.S. News and World Report:
Although the Company regarded the matter as a significant victory, its long-term effects were decidedly mixed. With the collapse of the offshore oil industry, Vulcan's business suffered in the years immediately following the grievance. The Union opted to pass on contract negotiations in 1983 and 1984, making a three-year contract into a five-year one. It also opted to leave the Machinists' pension plan in 1992 for a 401(k), a significant step since trade union's traditionally regard participation in the union's plan as an important way of bonding the members to the union. On the other hand, decertification--even when an important union "right" was not recognised as was the case here--was never seriously entertained at Vulcan, and the Machinists continued to represent the shop employees until the plant was closed in 1998. (For some of my thoughts as to why people stick with unions even when the economic benefits are not apparent, click here.)


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Track Summary
Music Track Title: Snow Dance
Catalog ID: 499944 ISRC: US5UL1149814
Description: A waltzy pizzicato wonder, with solo flute & oboe. Could be used to depict a childs' innocent winter play fun in the snow, or any xmas commercial with a wintery feel. Could also reinforce a renaissance dance scene, with courtly romance involved, period scenes and documentaries set in medieval times.
Social Media Link: https://www.audiosparx.com/sa/archive/Christmas/Christmas-Orchestral/Snow-Dance/499944
Artist or Group: Marc Filmer
Keywords: love romancing kate and leopold kings and queens minuet courting rennaisance feel betrothed royalty courtesan dance for couples slow stately dances Renaissance
Music Genre > Sub-genre
Christmas Music
Christmas Orchestral
Extended Properties
Duration: 1:04 Tempo: Slow BPM: 75
Arrangement: Chamber Ensemble
Instruments: Contra-bass, Cello, Classical Guitar, English Horn, Flute, Oboe, Piano, Strings
Vocal Mix: Instrumental
Moods: Animated, Atmospheric, Beautiful, Bouncy, Bright, Carefree, Dancing, Elegant, Enchanted, Flirtatious, Free, Friendly, Fun, Graceful, Heartwarming, Humble, Magical, Noble, Romantic, Warm
Styles: Dance / Slow Dance, Dance / Waltz, Disney Magic, Fairy Tale, Knights of Old, Rich and Luxurious, Romantic New Love, Royal Events, Sword & Sorcery, TV Instrumental
Extended Keywords: Renaissance Ball costume mask festive TV Movie Filmscore Film score movie score tv score film soundtrack movie soundtrack tv soundtrack background music movie scene film scene tv scene film trailers movie trailers tv trailers tv movie trailers dramatic music radio commercial radio ad radio jingle corporate Documentary animation webisode podcast music ball period court dances bassadance pavane almain galliard lavolta branles bransles The Snowman Raymond Briggs Howard Blake children's music children's story animated movie Christmas Eve winter's day


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New Orleans is a city that is fun for all ages and we love that this is clearly displayed in @LaurenBall's #NOLAChristmas Instagram photo! This little guy seems to be thoroughly enjoying his first carousel ride at City Park"s Carousel Gardens and we sure hope he also checked out the lights at Celebration in the Oaks while he was there. For more family friendly events in New Orleans, check out our "Family Friendly" category. Until next year, happy #NOLAChristmas!
GoNOLA Instagram Pick Of The Week: Carouseling in City Park
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Dallas' deep freeze continues, with a chance of up to 3 inches of snow early Friday and temperatures in the teens and 20s, pushing the coldest streak in 15 years to a fourth full day before a brief break over the weekend.
Temperatures Saturday and Sunday could reach the 40s, 10 degrees below average — but still much warmer than the current cold.
But another blast of chilly air is forecast to arrive Sunday night, maybe with some snow.
Though major roads were largely clear and both Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field resumed normal operations Thursday, lingering ice still had a grip on North Texas.
Most Dallas-area school districts decided to call off Friday classes — the fourth straight day of cancellations — because residential streets in many areas remain icy.
McKinney ISD sent five buses on test runs Thursday with mixed success.
"One of our buses could only complete about half of the routes. Another one of our buses ended up stuck," said Cody Cunningham, district spokesman.
Dallas schools reported similar problems, notably thick ice on school lots.
"They are complete hockey rinks," DISD spokesman Jon Dahlander said. "We don't want to endanger employees."
With four snow days this week — and a couple taken last month in some districts — school officials have to find ways to make up the lost time or seek a waiver from the Texas Education Agency.
District superintendents hope the extraordinarily cold weather offers a compelling argument for the waivers. Without a waiver, schools might have to schedule classes on weekends.
The next round of snow, forecast to tail off by 10 a.m. Friday, shouldn't cause major problems. It actually could help.
"This snow may actually provide some traction in areas where ice remains on the road," according to the National Weather Service.
Meteorologists predict that the area could see 1 to 3 inches of snow before 10 a.m. Friday.
The weekend forecast offers a break. But even then, forecast temperatures are sharply lower than predicted just a day or two ago.
When temperatures finally do top 32 on Saturday, the Dallas area will have spent roughly 100 straight hours well below freezing. Since 5 a.m. Tuesday, the temperature hasn't been above 26 and has dipped as low as 13.
D/FW Airport saw only 20 cancellations Thursday morning, and that was because of closed or snowed-in airports in Chicago, Detroit and other cities. All D/FW runways were open and problem-free, spokesman David Magana said.
American Airlines and other carriers are working to reposition aircraft and staff to resume a full schedule, a process that could extend another day or two.
Love Field is running normal again after a long ice-related delay earlier this week.
Staff writers Sam Hodges, Matthew Haag, Jon Nielsen and Eric Torbenson contributed to this report.


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Remember those new "Avengers" images from a few days ago featured in the pages of Empire Magazine? Well here are the official high-res versions of those images, plus a couple of new ones, including Samuel "The Man" Jackson looking appropriately mean and scar-ry. Enjoy.
When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
Starring Tom Hiddleston, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgard and directed by Joss Whedon.
The men in funny suits save us from the diabolical Loki on May 4, 2012.
Get more images and videos in our "The Avengers" preview page.
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Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Description: Douglas-fir trees, which are also called red firs, Oregon pines, and Douglas spruce, are neither true fir trees nor pines nor spruces! The scientific genus name Pseudotsuga means "false hemlock," alluding to another kind of tree that Douglas-firs are similar too. Douglas-firs are evergreen trees, meaning that they keep their needle-like leaves year round. There are two varieties of this species, coast Douglas-fir and Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir, which are differentiated by their habitats, growth rates, and physical characteristics. When Douglas-firs grow in dense forests, they self-prune their lower branches so that the conical crown starts many stories above the ground. Trees growing in open habitat, especially younger trees, have branches much closer to the ground.
Size: Coast Douglas-firs are the faster-growing and larger of the two varieties. They commonly grow up to 250 feet in old-growth forests and can reach 5 to 6 feet in diameter. Rocky Mountain Douglas-firs measure about the same in diameter but only grow up to 160 feet.
Typical Lifespan: The largest coast Douglas-firs frequently exceed over 500 years in age and occasionally over 1,000!
U.S. Habitat and Range: The two Douglas-fir varieties grow in very different habitats, as evidenced by their names. Rocky Mountain Douglas-firs are the inland variety that grow in the mountainous Pacific Northwest and in the Rocky Mountains. They are much more cold tolerant than the coast Douglas-fir, which is suited to moist, mild climates on the west coast.
Life History and Reproduction: Douglas-firs are conifers, which means that they produce seeds in cones rather than in flowers. The seeds have a single wing and are wind-dispersed. Douglas-fir seeds provide food for a number of small mammals, including chipmunks, mice, shrews, and red squirrels. Many songbirds eat the seeds right out of the cone, and raptors like northern spotted owls rely on old-growth forests of Douglas-firs for cover. One species that relies on Douglas-firs almost exclusively is the red tree vole. These tiny rodents seek cover in nests constructed in the crowns of Douglas-firs and eat the needles. Red tree voles even obtain their water source from the tree by licking moisture off the needles!
Fun Fact: Douglas-firs were used by American Indians for building, basketry, and medicinal purposes. Ailments that Douglas firs were used to cure include stomach aches, headaches, rheumatism, and the common cold.
Conservation Status: Stable. Many people are familiar with Douglas-firs, because they are one of several species used as Christmas trees. Aside from their use as holiday decorations, Douglas-firs are one of the most valuable timber resources in the country. They're used for furniture, poles, fences, and flooring, just to name a few. Although they are harvested extensively for timber, Douglas-firs are widespread and aren't in danger of extinction. However, when the trees are cut down, rare wildlife species like northern spotted owls lose valuable habitat.
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Title: Agile Way of Dealing with Uncertainty in a Complex Adaptive World
Naresh JainTech-Startup Founder and Agile/Lean EvangelistAgileFAQsIndia
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Title: Turning into an Agile Engineering Manager
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Title: What is Kanban and why should I care?
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Title: Agile Evolution and Academic Imperatives
Raja BavaniChief ArchitectMindTreeIndia
Title: Embracing Scrum - One step at a time - A real life case study with real world challenges
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Title: Implementing Agile: Do's and Don'ts
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Title: Let Tests Drive Your Design...Yeah right!
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Kick off the summer at the Winneconne Public Library Summer Reading Program Kick-off event!
This is the first day to sign up for summer reading clubs!
Meet and Greet the Paws 4 Reading Therapy Dog Reading Teams!
Do a craft. Get your face painted. Make a pin - start a collection! Visit with Winston, the library's pet hedgehog!
It's all kinds of fun for everyone!


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Will New Dredd Film Be As Bad As The Old One? - Updated
Time to start getting worried about the new Judge Dredd movie? Despite design work by 2000AD artist Jock, the movie's producers haven't contacted the character's creators according to Dredd writer Alan Grant. Or have they? Click through for update.