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The Business of Opera
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By Harold F. "Rick" Pitcairn II
Running an opera has a lot in common with running a fixed income portfolio. That, at least, was one of the surprise lessons I picked up from Christopher Koelsch, the young, competent and impeccably dressed CEO of LA Opera. (Nickname: Mr. Prada.)
The Los Angeles's opera house has in recent years made a name for itself as a fast rising company led by Koelsch and opera legend Placido Domingo. Its latest hits were Benjamin Brittan's Billy Budd, starring Liam Bonner, and an acclaimed Magic Flute, starring renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee. In a short period of time, the upstart LA Opera has become the fourth most trafficked opera house in the country.
As we sat down at our lunch at Michael's in midtown Manhattan, Koelsch said, "The opera house can and should be the center of cultural and political debate in our society."
That's quite a statement to make in a restaurant that was, as usual, full of celebrities and media moguls who, I am sure, believe the center of cultural debate is on the airways or the internet. Certainly not in an opera house. The fact that Koelsch began our conversation by espousing such an audacious and quixotic credo made me instantly like him. While I have long seen opera as a stylized interpretation of human emotion and experience (see "The Gift of Opera"), I never really envisioned it returning to the cultural prominence it held in 19 century Europe.
Koelsch puts such bold ambition improbably to work in his job leading a fast rising, but relatively young (30 years old) opera company in a West Coast city where the modern entertainment lights shine brightly and carving out a presence for a centuries-old art form seems daunting. Furthermore, he has two bosses, one is legendary tenor Placido Domingo who serves as general director, and the other is Maestro James Conlon, a renowned conductor of opera and symphony orchestras who is LA Opera's music director. Koelsch shrugged off any suggestion that the trio ever operated in even the smallest discord, but I imagine that just fulfilling the expectations of these two legends is itself a full-time job.
How he picks the operas will be familiar to anyone who knows fixed income investing. He, in concert with Domingo and Conlon, fashions the opera season like a barbell. On the one side, he stages operas like Verdi's classic La Traviata that can help educate a community without a rich operatic history. On the other side, he pushes the edge of the art form with works like Hercules vs. Vampires, a 1960s cult fantasy film synchronized to a live 26-piece orchestra and cast of singers.
That, of course, kicks the pressure up to a whole new level. Not only is each production reviewed by the local press, but every minute detail is scrutinized each time the curtain rises. "It is a little like fighting a battle every night," Koelsch concedes. A season ticket holder chafes at anything other than classic opera performed in period costume – precisely the type of production young audiences may not relate to – while a major donor lobbies for an esoteric piece, such as Einstein on the Beach, that ultimately won't sell tickets beyond a few hard-bitten devotees of the operatic avant-garde. And every delicate negotiation takes place under the watchful eye of Maestro Domingo who, I am sure, voices his opinion quite clearly when the mood strikes.
Unlike the great opera houses of Europe, the leaders of America's opera houses are constantly compelled to raise money from individuals and corporations. I saw a tiny bit of envy in Koelsch's eyes as he detailed the latitude German opera houses have with their massive public sector budgets. However, that glint of envy quickly disappeared as he conceded that "dealing with bureaucrats is probably every bit as frustrating as the endless fundraising we have to do."
Still, meeting the roughly $40 million dollar annual budget necessary to keep the LA Opera's artistic and cultural missions on track is probably the most pressure-filled duty of his leadership role. But it is vital. If ticket prices reflected the full cost of staging an opera, they would be about $1600, rather than the $250 or so that even the most expensive seats currently cost.
But no matter how important fundraising is or how rewarding it is to produce a well-received season, neither lit the fire in Koelsch's eyes. As we sat at Michael's, surrounded by all that media power, the idea that we could somehow move the center of cultural relevance from their tables to ours, was, I saw, his driving force. Before this lunch, I would have considered the very idea preposterous. But, perhaps, with a few more visionaries like Christopher Koelsch toiling away in the world of opera, such an ambition might not be so ludicrous after all.


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Ryse: Son of Rome Video: Gladiatoral Gameplay
Ahead of the Xbox One's launch, Microsoft and Crytek have released a new video featuring gameplay from Ryse: Son of Rome.
There are three major elements to combat in Ryse: emotion, mastery and flow. Using well-timed attacks and defensive movements will increase your flow. The better your flow, the more experience you will gain. You can see how the various weapons in Marius' arsenal are used to keep up the combat pace, and dispose of the forces you'll be up against.
Throughout the footage shown, you can see the different ways in which you'll be able to chop foes apart, whether by using your own weapons or the environment. While everything certainly looks impressive, Ryse also appears to bring little else new to the action genre. It's tough to discern from the gameplay footage how well the Kinect-based controls will work, so we're still a bit skeptical about the controls.
Also, did you guys notice how many times the arm and leg were chopped off different enemies? For all the hype about how many animations there are going to be, we sure did see those two same slices an awful lot.
Ryse: Son of Rome will launch alongside the Xbox One on Nov. 22.

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Andy Roddick and Lacoste take their partnership to the next level by creating a signature collection specifically for their star mascot. (Note the logo/autograph on the lower-right corner of the tops pictured). The sportswear line will include polos, shorts, track pants and jackets, which Andy'll wear exclusively while competing. The goods will be available for sale on July 1.
FYI, Andy did not play in this year's French Open because of a shoulder injury.
More info: Full release after the cut…
For Fall/Winter 2011, LACOSTE gives its Andy Roddick line a new signature embroidered logo. Located at the bottom right of each polo and tracksuit jacket there is Andy's autograph leading into a shadow of the tennis champion in mid serve. The line will be available at LACOSTE boutiques and lacoste.com beginning July 1, 2011. The Andy Roddick signature collection will include the following 7 styles, in a variety of colorways:
Short Sleeve Superdry Striped Polo, $88; Short Sleeve Superdry Engineered Striped Polo, $88; Full Zip Track Jacket, $165; Tennis Short, $85; Track Pant with Piping, $115; Sleeve Stripe Track Suit, $185; Color Block Track Suit, $185.
(Rome match photo by Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty Images; product images courtesy of Lacoste)


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I had no art training until I joined a class in our small village in Oxted Surrey (U.K.) in 2001. Since then I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about water-colour, pastel and oil painting. I have been really been inspired to try these different media by my art teacher. Now with no classes for a few years finding the Challenge sites has been a real boon, I am having a great time. The stimulation one gets from the challenges and the wonderful support from other artists has been fantastic.
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The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi is located along the ever busy motorway (Ikorodu Road) in Lagos. The institution started as a Military Rehabilitation Camp for prisoners of war returning from 2nd World War. After recognition by the Colonial Medical Services in 1945, it became a Medical establishment known as Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital. In name, the hospital has undergone a metamorphosis from Igbobi Hospital to royal Orthopaedic Hospital and now National Orthopaedic Hospital. The hospital, between 1945 and 1977 was at various times under the administration of the Federal Government and Lagos State Government. It has however remained a federal Government health institution since 1977 to date. The hospital can accommodate up to 450 patients.
We are currently recruiting into the following position:
Position Title: TECHNICAL OFFICER (REFRIGERATING & AIR CONDITIONING) (Ref: TOR/019/17) Salary – CONHESS 6
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related subject or possession of Full Technological Certificate (NABTEB) plus at least one year post cognate experience.
Condition of Service
The conditions of service including the fringe benefits are as applicable in the Federal Public Service.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward eight (8) copies of their letter of application attaching to each, photocopy of certificate and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) as follows:
- Name in full
- Place and date of birth.
- Current address and Telephone Number.
- Nationality.
- Marital Status.
- State of Origin (attach evidence)
- Local Government of Origin.
- Secondary and Post-Secondary Education including dates.
- Post applied for:
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) Referees (who should either be a Solicitor, Clergy or Top Civil Servant).
N.B. All candidates for clinical posts must have Current Practicing License.
Candidates are to please address their applications directly to:
The Medical Director,
National Orthopaedic Hospital,
Igbobi, Lagos.
All applications should be submitted in the New Administrative Building not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this publication i.e. 15th March, 2018 with the reference number written on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
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Irish Mint Brownies
Total TimePrep: 45 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling
Makes2-1/2 dozen
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup refrigerated Irish creme nondairy creamer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 15 mint Andes candies, chopped
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Mint Andes candies, halved, optional
- In a microwave, melt butter and bittersweet chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour until blended. Stir in chips and walnuts.
- Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
- In a microwave, melt white chocolate with creamer; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes or until chilled.
- In another small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into white chocolate mixture. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Fold in chopped candies. Spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a small saucepan, combine bittersweet chocolate and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth; remove from the heat. Stir in butter until melted. Cool to room temperature. Carefully spread over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until icing is set. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional candies if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 274 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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I had the same problem as others with the filling. I made it twice and both times it broke.
Mar 17, 2013
We substituted pecans for walnuts. The brownies are moist and chewy. A wonderful contrast to the mousse!
Jun 20, 2012
I'm trying to keep recipes that we (as a family) think are over the top. While this was okay, it wasn't "oh, Wow!". I don't know if we did something wrong. The brownies were not as chocolately as we thought they'd be, and we thought it would be better w/o nuts. Oh, and we couldn't find Irish Creme flavored creamer.
Jun 18, 2012
This recipe did not work out for me at all. The brownies themselves are fine. The filling was a big problem. I ended up making it twice and it broke both times. I don't know if my kitchen was too hot. I just got a new mixer and it is much more powerful than my old one. Maybe, I mixed too long. Whatever the case, I just went ahead and made the glaze and stuck in the Andes mints like in the picture.
Oct 28, 2011
making the middle filling took a alot longer then it said on the recipe....but the taste is well worth the wait!
Aug 4, 2011
This rates along with a death by chocolate cake. Just be very careful not to overcook the brownie base. Also it took more than 4 minutes to whip the heavy cream for the minty filling.
Apr 16, 2010
While the taste of these is out of this world, it wasn't practical for the picnic I made them for. The cream filling oozes out of it because the chocolate topping and brownie bottom are so much harder than the center filling. I was able to adapt it into a trifle recipe for St. Patty's day, however, and am thrilled with that!


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By jcoyne on June 24, 2012
Jim and Tom sit down with a returning guest (Richard) and a first-timer (Whitney) to discuss the wilderness. What can we learn from the Great Wide Open? Is Yellowstone Park a preserve or a performance? Does a cost/benefit analysis favor strip malls over wooded areas? We flirt with answers.
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Let's Do The Time Warp Again!
You might think that now that my kids have been back in school for almost two weeks, that I might have found some time to finally post pictures from my latest trip to the ballpark, way back on August 26th. Sadly, you would be mistaken. Inevitably, each day managed to have something else crop up.
Except for today.
So, finally, here is my photographic coverage of that game against the Marlins. The Phillies lost, 6-5, so I won't go into a whole game recap. That sort of thing is available elsewhere, if you're so inclined to read it.
So the Phillies have now clinched a postseason berth, and could very well clinch the division before my next foray to South Philly on Monday night. Let's hope I can get those photos posted in a more timely fashion. 🙂
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Eating after Treatment
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Will I ever be able to eat normal food again and not have to worry about it getting stuck?
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Your tolerance and ability to eat a variety of foods will likely improve over time after treatment. You may find a few foods that are difficult to tolerate long term. It would be beneficial to meet with a registered dietitian to discuss methods to modify your favorite foods for better tolerance and with a speech language pathologist to assist with swallowing.
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We made it.
More specifically, the MBA Class of 2014 made it through pre-term and the first three days of classes – and what a journey we've had so far.
It was slightly overwhelming walking into the Blackwell on the first day of pre-term and having no clue what to expect. It's like Lars said in his post, I felt like I was in kindergarten again. I was hoping I would make new friends, hoping I would like my classes and my professors, and possibly the silliest thing, I was hoping I was wearing the right outfit! Not to worry, within minutes I was talking to other students and feeling much more at ease. The best part of pre-term? You figure out that you're not alone – everyone is worried about accounting and a little nervous.
So now classes are in full swing, and I'll be the first to tell you, professors expect you to be on your game. The reading starts before classes even begin and you hit the ground running. Before I could blink I had reading to finish, my GA position is about to start and I am trying to figure out how to join all these great clubs! And guess what? A career fair is less that two weeks away.
It's slightly overwhelming.
But I know that I am not alone. I had coffee with a second year MBA and know that what I am going through is normal, and that things get easier. Our entire class is extremely supportive of one another, and Fisher has incredible resources at our disposal.
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New Year's Eve is a month away. What concert are you going to?
We're drawing to the close of 2016, and as always, we here at The Key recommend you give 2016 the boot with live music. Spending that special moment that brings us into our annual chance for a new start at a concert with hundreds or even thousands of people who are all on the same page as you — for those few hours, the feeling is exhilarating and even a little magical. Compare this to the cycle of looking at your phone, standing in circles trying to connect with people that you know primarily through Facebook and most times drinking way too much in your quest to achieve that perfect New Year's Eve moment that movies like When Harry Met Sally have elevated just out of reality's reach.
Given, I've been going the latter route for the majority of my adult life and some of my fondest memories are searching for lost phones or helping my friend figure out the name of the cute guy with the green hat the morning after. BUT I knew that after happening upon a house show on New Year's Eve a few years back, no party could ever fill me with the same ecstasy as the music and all the people in that basement did in 2013. So, if you're looking to try something new, check out your Philly-area options for musical New Year's celebrations. Continue reading →


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A chilly, overcast Sunday at Ken Dugan Field at Stephen Lee Marsh Stadium was definitely not the day for the Lipscomb Bisons who lost 10-3 and 10-6 as Purdue swept the doubleheader and the three-game series with the Bisons.
"We had a down day and they took advantage of it," Bisons' coach Jeff Forehand said. "We gave up 20 runs and got beat twice because we didn't play well.
"They are a good team and we have to learn from it. We have to have a short memory about a bad day. Unfortunately, there were 18 innings in this day."
The Bisons made a combined nine errors with six in the first and three in the second game.
"We had too many mistakes," Forehand said. "Not only did we make mistakes but we had some other plays that don't show up in the scorebook where we gave them some extra bases like misplaying a fly ball.
"Those things happen when things aren't going your way. You don't get the bounces. You don't get the close calls behind the plate."
Purdue combined for 23 hits with 11 in game one and 12 in game two. The Bisons coaching staff got a long look at the bullpen with 12 different pitchers taking the mound with six in each game.
In game two the Bisons spotted Purdue one run in the first inning and four in the second. In the second game they were down 8-0 before scoring four runs in the fifth and one in the sixth. They would add one more in the ninth off of a one-out home run to right field by Lee Wilson. But Purdue also added solo runs in the seventh and eighth.
"There are going to be errors in the game, but it was different against Purdue," Forehand said. "They had control of both games the whole day.
"We were pressed on every play and they weren't. It started out in the first inning of the first game. We get two outs and then there is a squibber that goes up the middle under the pitcher's glove. They steal a base and then hit another single and we go down 1-0."
M.L. Williams led the Bisons with a combined four hits, three in game two. Wilson had three hits for the day with three runs batted in. All of his hits were for extra bases including a double in each game.
Right-hander Dannie Strable lost his first game in three decisions this season. He lasted only 3.2 innings. He gave up seven hits and seven runs, five earned. He struck out three and walked two.
The Bisons collected 15 hits, with 10 in game two.
The Bisons fell to 6-6. Purdue is 8-2.
The Bisons committed six errors, four of them in a five-run fourth inning for Purdue, in the 10-3 loss in game one.
Lipscomb right-hander Connor Sinclair entered the game with the chance to break the school record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched. But he quickly missed that chance when he gave up a pair of two-out singles in the first inning to give Purdue its first run of the game.
Purdue added another run in the second, five in the error-plagued fourth inning, one in the sixth and two more in the ninth.
The Bisons scored all of their runs in the sixth inning. T.J. Hoelzer scored on a wild pitch. Richie Goodenow hit a sacrifice fly to left to score M.L. Williams. Wilson scored on a passed ball.
Six Lipscomb pitchers were used in the game. Sinclair, 1-1, gave up eight hits and seven runs, only three earned, in four innings. He walked one and struck out two.
Right-hander Chris Orphanos pitched the final two-thirds of an inning in the game. He scattered three hits and gave up one run.
Davey Hackett, a right-hander who has been sidelined this season with an injury, made his debut in relief. He pitched 1.1 innings. He did not give up a hit or a run and struck out two batters.
"Hackett looked good," Forehand said. "We would like to have him face two or three batters on Wednesday."
The Bisons connected for five hits with Wilson and Brett Teschner each slamming a double.
Wednesday afternoon at 4 Morehead State is scheduled to visit for a single game.
Written by Mark McGee, Senior Publisher/Director of Media Relations.


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Radius Molding? Before you make a decision on the design of your new bathroom based on cost alone, take a moment to evaluate what radius moldings could do to the overall look of your project. Imagine this cabinet system with a regular flat top. The radius moldings give it a timeless flash don't you think? more »
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Evoking harrowing memories of Hurricane Katrina, nearly 300 patients were evacuated floor by floor from a premiere hospital that lost generator power at the height of superstorm Sandy.
NEW YORK — Evoking harrowing memories of Hurricane Katrina, nearly 300 patients were evacuated floor by floor from a premiere hospital that lost generator power at the height of superstorm Sandy.
Rescuers and staff at New York University Langone Medical Center, some making 10 to 15 trips down darkened stairwells, began their mission Monday night, the youngest and sickest first, finishing about 15 hours later.
Among the first out were 20 babies in neonatal intensive care, some on battery-powered respirators.
"Everyone here is a hero," Dr. Bernard Birnbaum, a senior vice president at Tisch Hospital, the flagship at NYU, told exhausted crews as he released all but essential employees late Tuesday morning. "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
More than two dozen ambulances from around the city lined up around the lower Manhattan block to transport the sick to other hospitals, including Mount Sinai, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer, Lenox and Bellevue Hospital Center.
Meanwhile, other New York hospitals canceled outpatient appointments and elective surgeries. Several closed and evacuated patients, including Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, a Manhattan campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System and other NYU-affiliated facilities. Bellevue lost electricity but as of mid-morning was operating on backup power.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg was clearly angry about the NYU Medical Center crisis when he addressed reporters late Monday, saying hospital officials had assured the city they had working backup power.
Last year, NYU evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irene on the order of city officials, spokeswoman Allison Clair said. "This year we were not told to evacuate by the city."
Without power, there are no elevators so patients — some of whom were being treated for cancer and other serious illnesses — were carefully carried down staircases. As the evacuation began, gusts of wind blew their blankets while nurses and other staff huddled around the sick on gurneys, some holding IVs and other equipment.
NYU did send home about 100 of its 400 patients earlier Monday to lighten its load, starting the evacuation of the remaining 300 patients at about 7:30 p.m. when backup generators began to fail, Clair said. There were no injuries during relocation.
The scene was reminiscent of hospital evacuations in New Orleans after Katrina, with patients being carried down stairs on stretchers because elevators were out, and nurses squeezing oxygen bags for them because of lack of power to run breathing machines.
The difference is that in New Orleans, patients were trapped in flooded hospitals; in New York, dozens of ambulances could get through to move patients to safety.
The hospital blamed the severity of Sandy and higher-than-expected storm surge that flooded its basement but had little else to say beyond a short statement emailed to reporters after the evacuation was complete.
"At this time, we are focusing on assessing the full extent of the storm's impact on all of our patient care, research and education facilities," the statement said.
Most of the power outages in lower Manhattan, where Tisch is located, were due to an explosion at an electrical substation, Consolidated Edison said. It wasn't clear whether flooding or flying debris caused the explosion, said John Miksad, senior vice president for electric operations at Con Edison.
At NYU, sporadic telephone service made it difficult for the hospital to notify relatives where patients were taken. It relied instead on receiving hospitals to notify families.
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My name is Jim Williams and I am the Coordinator for the Mathews County project of the VAGenWeb. Thanks for dropping in. Take a look around, I hope you find something to help in your search for your roots. If you have information about this county's people or places that you would like to share, send me an e-mail message by clicking on my name. Come back again, as this page is a work in progress that will be changing often.
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Mathews County Guestbook
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Mathews County, the smallest of Virginia's rural counties, was originally delineated in 1651 as Kingston Parish, a part of Gloucester County. In 1791, the two were separated, and Mathews became an independent county. It was named for a prominent American Revolutionary officer, Major Thomas Mathews of Norfolk, who supported the separation legislation as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. From Cricket Hill, which overlooks Gwynn's Island, Continental cannons drove the last of Virginia's Royal Governors, Lord Dunmore, from Virginia's shores in 1776. The county, whose 94 square miles are surrounded by more than 200 miles of shoreline, is the site of numerous landmarks of historical significance. The county seat is Mathews.
If you know of any others, please let me know!
The following books are available from the MCHS, P O Box 855, Mathews, VA 23109
Virginia residents, please add 4.5% sales tax.
If you know of any others, please let me know!
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Check out this site if you're having trouble finding that particular book.
Some of these BookSellers have searchable databases online.
If you have reference materials pertaining to Mathews County and its people, I invite you to visit the Mathews County Message Board often and help others by posting a response to their queries. By posting a RESPONSE, you could possibly be helping more than one person. If you send an email to the query poster, you're only helping that one person. I've received requests from many of you wanting to be listed as lookup volunteers and I feel this may be the best solution. You won't be bombarded with requests and you can better control the amount of time you spend helping others. Won't you lend a helping hand?
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One of the biggest threat to Pak is the onslaught that Sehwag is capable of against Pakistani Medium pacers like Gul and Junaid - He has had a psychological upper hand over Pak medium pacers for almost a decade now and I think even though he is out of form - he is being played only because of the fear that he has been able to put in Pak medium pacers and the helplessness that he injects in the pak 11 just because of his innings of even under 50 runs.
His success is partially due to the fact that Pak attack is mostly lead by bowlers who can not perform under the pressure and Gul is specially suspect against any batsman who goes after him - gul's biggest weakness is his inability to come back after he has been taken for runs in his first couple of overs and that has been taken advantage by several teams and in particular by Indian team.
- One of the things that I can think of to counter a sehwag's onslaught is by not going after him in a way that he expects, so If I am leading the team, I would ask Gul to start around the wicket and angle the ball across from him while bringing an odd one back hoping to go through the gap between bat and pad. The balls going across him will tempt him to go for his favorite area from point to covers, the area that he has been able to just slap the ball very successfully over a decade against Pak but having Gul come around the wicket the angle would be different and the ball would not just sit up in-front of of him - the way it would if Gul bowls over the wicket.
- Second idea would be to open with Hafeez (if Raza was in the 11 I wouldnt even think about any option other than Raza). This way you are not providing Sehwag any pace to work with and in frustration and in attempt to dominate the Pakistanis which he has successfully done for a decade, he might get tempted into doing something stupid. I personally do not see Hafeez doing that because I am fully aware of the level of bravery and leadership skills (or lack thereof) that he posses.


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Farnsworth Art Museum 2013 Season to Include American Treasures and N.C and Andrew Wyeth Shows
The Farnsworth Art Museum has announced an outstanding upcoming exhibition season that will include a complete re-installation of almost every gallery in the museum for the presentation of American Treasures: The Best of the Farnsworth Collection. The 2013 season will also include a major N.C. Wyeth exhibition, as well more intimate shows featuring works by Andrew Wyeth, and by Jonathan Fisher.
Beginning on Saturday, February 17, the Farnsworth will present American Treasures, an exhibition that will celebrate Maine's role in American art by displaying the very best among the over 13,000 works in the museum's collection. On view, through a series of themed shows, will be paintings, photographs and sculpture by many of America's most important artists including Fitz Henry Lane, George Bellows, Childe Hassam, Marsden Hartley, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, John Marin, Elliot Porter, Louise Nevelson, Alex Katz, Robert Indiana and N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth.
American Treasures will consist of several related exhibitions: Small Treasures (opens February 17), Other Voices (opens March 9), Maine Voices (opens May 18), and three that will open on June 1: New Visions, New Languages; Visions of the Land and Sea; and Family and Friends.
On April 27, the Farnsworth's Wyeth Center will open a major exhibition entitled Every Picture Tells a Story: N.C. Wyeth Illustrations from the Brandywine River Museum. The exhibition includes 30 paintings by N. C. Wyeth, from early western pictures through Robert Louis Stevenson classics to Wyeth's later illustrations in experimental styles. This exhibition is organized by Christine Podmaniczky, Associate Curator for the N.C. Wyeth collection at the Brandywine River Museum and author of the N.C. Wyeth catalogue raisonné.
The museum will also present two smaller exhibitions. Opening on March 23 will be A Wondrous Journey: Jonathan Fisher and the Making of Scripture Animals in the museum's Craig Gallery. Andrew Wyeth: Her Room will be on display beginning in April in the Wyeth Study Center. In addition, Summer 2013 will mark the reopening of the Farnsworth Homestead which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Homestead has been closed for the past two years for a preservation program addressing a range of exterior and interior needs. The primary media sponsor of American Treasures, Every Picture Tells a Story and The Making of Scripture Animals is Maine Home + Design.
The Farnsworth Art Museum celebrates Maine's ongoing role in American art. It offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America's greatest artists, with 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 13,000 works in the collection. The Farnsworth has one of the largest public collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson, while its Wyeth Center features works of N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. The National Register-listEd Farnsworth Homestead, the Olson House, a National Historic Landmark, and Julia's Gallery for Young Artists complete the museum complex. Please visit http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org for more information on current exhibitions, programs and events.


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Ornata F is the sixth of a series of old ornaments that I am trying to save from oblivion. I am completely redesigning the ornaments from scratch. These ornaments have been designed around 1910, I could not find out by whom.
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text: 04 May 2014 11:30 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will set a new industry standard with the launch of its new First Apartments and First Suites. First Class guests flying on the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner will enjoy a luxurious travel experience in an all-encompassing private space that allows them to relax, be entertained, dine, socialise, and work. The ground-breaking First Apartment will feature on the airline's A380 fleet and offer a complete living space with a reclining lounge chair and an ottoman which converts to become a separate 80.5 inch long fully-flat bed. The First Suite on the Etihad Airways B787 offers guests an enhanced suite with chilled mini-bar, complete privacy and centre seats which can be joined to create a double bed. 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Willert Park Courts
Determined Eligible for Nomination to National Register of Historic Places; New York State Historic Preservation Office/State Register Listing (10/2009); Local Landmark Designation (2/2014)
During the 1930s, Buffalo saw the beginnings of housing developments being constructed around the city ("USHA Approves"). Willert Park Courts, now officially titled the Alfred D. Price Courts, were part of this housing experiment at this point of the city's history. The housing project was designed for African Americans from the start and remained as such throughout its years of occupancy.
The development came about as part of an initiative taking place across the country at the time. In 1937, the United States Federal Housing Authority (FHA) was created to help manage the housing market after the bust that created the Great Depression (Kraus 69). As Buffalo began to establish public housing around the city, the Housing Authority offered to fund one of these developments (69). Willert Park was planned to address the need for African American residences (69). It was not only one of the first that the Housing Authority sponsored but also the first African American housing development to be government-funded in New York (70). This was also the first public and federally funded housing development planned and built on Buffalo's East Side (69).
Willert Park was chosen in 1938 from two proposed sites for this new housing development ("Housing Development"). The FHA agreed to loan the city $821,000 to build the project ("Buffalo to Get"). An advance of $250,000 was granted a few weeks later to begin construction as soon as possible ("Contract Signed"). Construction began on the Courts soon after approval of this federal funding in 1939 ("100 Seek"). Frederick C. Backus, a local architect, was brought in to design the project ("Pick Willert"). His design called for ten buildings containing close to 175 residential units, situated mostly parallel around a central courtyard (Banham 246). This was one of the first public housing developments to incorporate such an arrangement and a wide use of green space ("Willert Park – A.D. Price"). Fleischer Engineering & Construction were brought in to build the brick structures, which were eventually handed over to be owned and managed by the city ("USHA Approves"). To give the design an aesthetic other than the brick façade, Backus worked with Robert Cronbach and Harold Ambellan from the Federal Arts Program to design sculptures with the theme of work and working class life ("Art, Sculpture"). The tinted concrete panels, situated at the entrances of each building, added a different look to the project and made it one of the first in Buffalo to involve sculpture in housing design ("Art, Sculpture"). Of interesting note, a copper time capsule was placed in the cornerstone during a ceremony a few months prior to the official opening of the project ("Applications"). When construction was completed two months ahead of schedule in 1939, the Buffalo Housing Authority, now the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA), took over ownership and management of Willert Park Courts ("Willert Park Project"). The cost of construction at the time amounted to around $913,000, meaning the city only paid for about 10 percent of the project after receiving the federal funding ("Buffalo to Get").
The choice in location for Willert Park was a curious one, as it was constructed in an area of primarily Jewish and Italian Americans (Kraus 69). The project established a concrete African American community in an otherwise interracial area. The argument to justify this stated that the Courts were part of the city's plan to clear up blighted areas. Buffalo was receiving $9,000,000 from the federal government to engage in a slum-clearing program throughout the city ("USHA Approves"). Its designation as an African American residential development appeared to be more of an exercise of the country's "separate but equal" segregation policy (Kraus 72). The units in Willert Park were smaller and fewer than those seen in other ethnic groups' public housing developments (Evans 107). The BMHA essentially worked to keep the African American community segregated in Willert Park (Kraus 72). The development filled up quickly because of this concentration of one racial group into one area. Even before construction finished, a few families had already moved into the earliest completed units ("Housing Unit Ahead"). By 1940, the units were almost completely occupied, as African Americans were being refused housing elsewhere in the city, and the waiting list for a unit continued to grow (Kraus 74).
This growing population in the development caused the city to look at creating a new African American housing project during the early 1940s; the expansion of the Semet Solvay Company factory and a growing need for defense workers' housing also contributed to this consideration ("North Buffalo Project"). Officials began looking around the city for possible sites for the new development, suggesting places in North Buffalo, South Buffalo, an old auditorium, and a handful of other locations (Evans 108-109). However, none seemed suitable, as each proposal was immediately protested by the local residents in those neighborhoods, for none wanted a black housing project to come into their areas (108-109). After additional debates between municipal and federal agencies, the city decided on building right next to Willert Park, as it was the only location any of the authorities could agree upon (109-110).
In 1942, the FHA again helped fund the project, earmarking $2,000,000 for the extension on the grounds that further slum clearance would help provide land for this defense industry housing ("Federal Funds Earmarked"). Backus was brought in again to design the new units ("Zoning Board"). Construction began that same year and was completed in 1944, resulting in 300 additional units ("Willert Extension"). The additional buildings, built out of concrete this time with cinder block and brick faced interior walls, occupied the rest of the block south of the original design and most of the next block across Mortimer Street (Willert Park). The buildings were mostly arranged around courtyards like the earlier ten structures (Willert Park). There was an additional new community center built on the block east of Mortimer Street, constructed out of brick like the original buildings (Willert Park). This extension still did not help with housing issues for the African American community, as in 1945, the return of World War II veterans left 600 of them on the waiting list for Willert Park (Kraus 78).
The establishment of this African American community set a trend for the neighborhood in the East Side. With a larger black community moving in, white residents slowly began moving out to the suburbs, contributing to the separation of racial groups within Buffalo (Kraus 72). As people left, even more African Americans came in, as the area was now established as a "black" neighborhood. Willert Park was almost completely occupied by African Americans according to records in the 1950s and 1960s ("New Deal"). It was interesting to note the project manager of the development was Alfred D. Price, the only black senior district manager in the BMHA (Robinson). Price oversaw the neighborhood from its initial construction to his death in 1968 (Robinson). The following year, Willert Park was renamed the Alfred D. Price Courts in his honor (Robinson).
Willert Park Court sits on a three-and-half acre plot of land in the East Side of Buffalo ("Housing Development"). The project consists of ten buildings arranged around a courtyard. The buildings are constructed as two or three-story residences, with the three-story wings circling the central court. The administration building, which also contains residential units, is located at the top of the court. The street layout creates a trapezoidal form for the block Willert Park is located on. The overall layout works with this odd form by spreading out from the south; the buildings are closer together on the William Street end and fan out toward West Peckham. The design only occupies around thirty percent of the actual site, due to the wide outdoor spaces implemented to separate the buildings ("Buffalo to Get"). This allows for recreational space in between the residences, as well as grand vistas down the sides of the buildings. The residences themselves are built of multi-tone brick in a minimalist tradition ("Buffalo to Get"). Inside, each dwelling unit is laid out on a single floor, consisting of two to four bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y."). There are few public stairs, with the only ones found in the three-story units ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y."). For the two-story units, the stairways are only for accessing the unit located on the second floor ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y."). The basements act as laundry and social spaces ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y.").
The housing project utilizes brick construction throughout the whole complex ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y."). The floors are made of concrete slabs, which rest on metal joists (Willert Park). The roofs are also of a flat slab construction ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y."). Inside, the walls and ceilings have a plaster finish over metal lath, with wood trim and floors of tiled linoleum or ceramic ("Willert Park, Buffalo, N.Y."). The sculptural panels throughout the project are made of red-brown tinted concrete to match the various color tones of the brick used in construction (Harris). Four 7' tall sculptural figures in high relief hang off the ends of some buildings surrounding the court (Harris). The panels flanking the entrances to each dwelling unit, eighty in total, are 30" wide in bas relief (Harris). Two more additional 5'x4' sculptures adorn the main entrance to the center administration building (Harris).
The project was located in a crowded East Side slum of Buffalo. It is roughly bounded by West Peckham Street to the North, Mortimer Street to the East, William Street to the South, and Spring Street to the West. It was part of the city's slum clearance program that targeted derelict properties during the 1930s ("Housing Development"). The initial design removed and displaced eighty-two families from these worn-down and dirty homes ("Buffalo to Get"). When the first phase on the Courts was finished, the clean and orderly site created a vast contrast with the cluttered and dilapidated houses around it. This contributed to the authorities' decision to build the Extension a few years later, displacing 100 families and demolishing their lots which had become junkyards for the most part ("Federal Funds"). The namesake park is located north of the block, just across West Peckham Street. A Jewish community center was also located across Spring Street (Kraus 69). The Extension covered the rest of the block south of the original design and the whole block across Mortimer Street to the east. The buildings on William Street were left alone, creating a kind of barrier with the busy street (Willert Park). Today only vacant lots and abandoned buildings, with a few newer housing developments from the BMHA, occupy the land where the Extension once was.
The brick construction of Willert Park Courts integrates the sculpture panels to add some life into the otherwise blank exteriors (Harris). The recessed horizontal bands across the exterior surfaces also break up the plain brick aesthetic. The concrete bas relief panels were laid with the brick as the buildings were constructed (Harris). This approach was a way of truly integrating the sculptures into the structure, rather than treating them as surface decoration. The overall construction makes efficient use of low cost materials, allowing for a clean look that does not appear cheap and is also honest about how the buildings were put together (Harris).
This particular housing development is a marker of African Americans' place in Buffalo and its history. It represents this demographics' experience in the city during the twentieth century. At first, the project responded to a more general housing need for African Americans. Then, more specifically with the Extension, it addressed the needs of African American industrial workers looking for homes. Willert Park was setup as a one of a kind housing project in Buffalo for a specific group of people. This in itself speaks to the segregation policy the city discreetly employed, locking many African Americans in this particular neighborhood. Officially, there was no definitive policy on the books promoting segregation; it was just carried out in the daily operations of the city government and local businesses (Evans 107). Concerns over segregation policy with this housing complex came as early as 1939, when the original design was being constructed ("Racial Bias"). A letter from a man named Frank Herron claimed the project was destined to become a "Jim Crow venture" with the persistent focus on Willert Park as a black housing development ("Racial Bias"). This sort of bias was what led to discrimination and segregation in so many cases before, ultimately withholding the freedom of a group of people to choose where they want to live ("Racial Bias"). These concerns amounted to little, as the project was completed and added upon. Herron was right in a way, as this set the tone for the neighborhood's development throughout the twentieth century. The East Side became a predominantly African American part of Buffalo, stemming from the concentration of this population in Willert Park and its connection to the flight into the suburbs. This housing development thus represents the social history of a group of people. It speaks to the lives and struggles of the African American community in Buffalo as it fought for equality in finding a place to live, not just in housing but in society in general.
Culturally, Willert Park is again important because it was such a major residential area for African Americans in the city. It represents a part of the history of the community's modern culture. Many prominent Buffalo leaders, from Alfred Price himself to doctors and politicians, have come from this neighborhood and influenced not only the culture of the African American community but of the city in general ("Willert Park – A.D. Price"). Architecturally, the development is significant for its connection with more Modern European housing projects, such as those of Le Corbusier or the Bauhaus (McEneny). It draws upon characteristics such as a simple exterior with little adornment (McEneny). The site and interiors both focus on a functional layout (McEneny). The art itself is significant because they are such well-crafted works that greatly add to the overall aesthetic of the complex. The sculptures are the work of some prominent artists and the result of a historic federal program ("Willert Park – A.D. Price"). The themes of work, play, rest and contemplation, centered around this idea of how to best raise a family, are beautifully represented in the symbolic reliefs (Harris). The words of the artist Cronbach's daughter best sum up this significance: "The sculpture and architecture of these original Willert Park Courts Housing Project buildings reflect the spirit of a particular time in U.S. history, a time of social idealism fueled by the New Deal and nurtured through WPA projects (Espinosa)."
Aside from all of the social history embedded in Willert Park, there are a number of firsts associated with the development. The project was one of the earliest public housing developments in Buffalo, and the first one for African Americans (Kraus 69). It was also one of the first projects the FHA funded, as well as among the earliest ones to be federally funded in the city (69). The original design was one of the first in the nation to employ a courtyard space ("Willert Park – A.D. Price"). It is the only public housing development in Buffalo with a sculpture program ("Art, Sculpture").
Willert Park Courts is a significant housing project in Western New York that many may not be familiar with. The development was among the earliest Modern designs built in the city of Buffalo. It was an early work of Backus, who would become one of the city's prominent architects (Schrock). The design offered a new way of thinking about public housing in several aspects, such as aesthetics and site planning. This new approach succeeded in its goals, offering a well-designed living space that served its purpose of housing low-income families. The residences functioned quite well, with tenants reporting a good sense of community in the Courts that worked to maintain the appearance and atmosphere of the place ("Community Spirit"). Residents were proud to call Willert Park home, and were particularly proud to show off their units' sculptures ("Art, Sculpture"). The principles employed in the design and subsequent operation of the facilities drew the attention of others around the country who were undertaking their own public housing initiatives at the time ("Art, Sculpture"). In addition to the history of the development, from the African American community housed here to its impact on the East Side and the city at large, Willert Park has a significant story to tell. Now the prospect of demolition and new construction threaten the continued existence of the project. Having been left to disrepair, Willert Park is nothing like what it once was but still holds potential. With recognition and historic designation status from multiple organizations and levels of government, the site is protected. However, many still do not even know about the project or the role it's played in the city's history. Those who do may even think there is no purpose to saving it, that it is not a significant enough piece of architecture. Willert Park Courts is an important architectural resource, though, one worth the effort to preserve it. The question now remains of what to do with the site and how to maintain it so that it stays true to its Modern heritage and the kind of community it engendered in Buffalo.
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My kids recently grew salt crystals using colored salt water on a sponge, and the ALEX Kid Concoctions Grow a Crystal Dino set was a great way to expand their understanding of crystals and how they form!
The set comes with a small pouch of crystal liquid and two trays to hold a cardboard dinosaur and two cardboard trees. My four-year-old and six-year-old worked together to set it up.
Once it was put together, it was time to hypothesize about what would happen when we added the crystal liquid.
They looked at the clear liquid, and decided that nothing would happen.
We added the liquid around 2:12pm, and they immediately pointed out that they were correct – indeed, nothing had happened.
Then they noticed that the cardboard was absorbing the liquid, and that – as a result – the dyes in the cardboard were starting to bleed a bit. Around 2:52pm, we noticed that our first cluster of crystals had appeared, on the tree next to the dinosaur:
By 3:43pm, we had crystals on both trees, and several on the dinosaur as well:
Here is the yellow and orange tree at 6:36pm, with many more crystals:
I'm afraid that's as far as that tree got – soon afterwards it was knocked over by a child. The fragile crystals fell off, and the cardboard was too wet to stand back up on its own. The remaining dinosaur and tree survived, however – here they are at 8:37pm:
And, almost exactly 12 hours later, at 8:48am:
This was such a fun experiment for my kids! They enjoyed watching the crystals grow, and were surprised to see that they absorbed the dye from the cardboard. The next morning they noticed that the liquid was completely gone, and that the now-dry crystals were a slightly lighter color than they had been the night before (when they were still damp).
They learned that these crystals grow much faster than our table salt crystals – it took us a couple days to see any salt crystals at all, and even after a week we only had very small salt crystals. These crystals started growing within forty minutes of being started – and, once started, they multiplied quickly.
Eventually, the dinosaur got knocked over, and the crystals fell off. The kids enjoyed exploring the texture of the crystals (kind of like cotton balls and kind of like Styrofoam, they decided), and they learned that the crystals were very fragile – easily crushed, and easily broken apart – much more fragile and much softer than the slower-growing salt crystals.
They also noticed that the dinosaur and tree were a lighter color than they had been when we started the experiment, because some of the dye had gone into the crystals. After playing with the crystals for a while, they gathered them all together, and were able to crush them into a tiny little ball. My six-year-old thought that the crushed crystals looked like tiny pieces of chalk.
Simple experiments like this are the perfect opportunity for kids to practice making hypotheses, testing them out, and learning through observation. The main takeaways my kids got from this experiment were that liquids can turn into solids, and that things aren't always what they seem (the Crystal liquid looked like water, to them). There was also something enchanting in seeing a spiky dinosaur turn into a big puffball!
For more experimentation, try one of ALEX's other Kid Concoctions! Do you have favorite science activities for us to try?


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Have the best Bay Area comedians fill your prescription for comedy at Cheaper Than Therapy. You'll get a healthy dose of laughs every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at San Francisco's historic Shelton Theater. In the heart of Union Square, Cheaper Than Therapy is convenient to get to, whether you live in the Bay Area or are just visiting.
Check out our reviews on Yelp and Facebook.
About the show
Each show features comedians Eloisa Bravo, Scott Simpson, and Jon Allen. A rotating selection of Bay Area comedians and visiting comics also grace the stage.
Please arrive at the theater by 9:45pm, and check in with the box office. The bar opens at 9pm, and the show starts at 10pm. The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum. Come early for cheap drinks and great seats!
The show always ends by 11:30pm, so there is plenty of time to catch the BART or MUNI.
After the show, we encourage everyone 21+ to party with us at Chelsea Place, a neighborhood bar around the corner.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an age requirement?
The show is for mature audience members of 18+ only.
Is there a drink minimum?
No, there is no drink minimum.
What if I'm late?
This is a live show, and we want everyone to have a great time. As a courtesy to the performers and audience, we will not seat those who arrive after 10:20pm. If you are unable to make it by this time, please let us know. We would be happy to transfer your tickets to a future date.
Is there parking available?
There is no parking at the theater, but there are many public parking garages close by. See your options on Parkopedia.
If the event is sold out, will you have tickets at the door?
We often sell out, so please buy your tickets in advance. If the event is sold out on Eventbrite, we will not have any extra tickets to sell at the door. In that case, please visit our Eventbrite page to get tickets to the next show!
More information
For more information, please visit our website.
Still have questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions?
Feel free to email or call us at (512) 568-4401 anytime. We'd love to hear from you!
Cheaper Than Therapy is presented by CTT Comedy and Shelton Theater.


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Technology has advanced so much in recent years that it's now possible to stay connected pretty much wherever you might be located. Now though, it's also possible to take things a step further with the evolution of Cloud computing, which is going to make us even more connected than we've ever been before.
One of the biggest benefits of using the virtual world of the Cloud is that it has revolutionised the way you print and share digital documents.
That's not just photo's either; now it's possible to stay productive and produce letters, spreadsheets, presentations, scanned documents and more, just as long as you're able to access the Cloud and its associated services.
An online revolution
The huge area of printing digital images is one area where Cloud computing is really capturing the imagination of us all. There is now a whole host of electronics manufacturers who are all unveiling their own Cloud-based devices, not least of which is the buzzing area of photo printers.
Many of the new all-in-one printers from the likes of Kodak, Canon, Epson and HP are brimming over with features that facilitate the printing of digital images, no matter where you happen to be. Added to this explosion in Cloud-based printing is the growing ownership of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers.
Google is pioneering Cloud-based printing services, which will allow consumers to send documents and digital images to their printer while they're on the move
A growing market
This means that we're not only taking more digital photos, but we're printing them on a regular basis too. Central to being able to do this quickly and conveniently is to get yourself an all-in-one photo printer that is wirelessly compatible with the other static and mobile devices in your household.
Creating a wireless home network is now a very straightforward process that entails connecting your desktop computers, laptops and other mobile gadgets together. You'll also want to connect them all to the internet, which is easily done with the help of a wireless router. With all of that in place you then need to pick a suitable wireless, or Wi-Fi, enabled printer that you can duly send all of your digital images and documents to. The new Kodak HERO all-in-one range offers this kind of connectivity in a few steps , as do printers from the likes of HP, Canon and Epson too.
Send it remotely
Once you've got your home network set up, and a suitably enabled Wi-Fi all-in-one primed for use, then it's easy to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of printing via the Cloud. Mobile and Cloud printing software and services are appearing all over the place, so no matter what device you use on a daily basis, there'll be something out there for you.
Google has recently revealed a powerful new printing solution in the form of its Cloud Print service. All you need to do to use this is connect your printer to the Google Cloud and you're able to output digital images and just about any other kind of document from both computers and smartphones, irrespective of where you're located.
The new Kodak HERO range allows you to exploit the power of Wi-Fi connectivity and Cloud-based printing from anywhere
Apps and software
Key to all of this connectivity is the development of apps and other software-based solutions that are designed to work with ease on all manner of modern mobile gadgets and gizmos. Apple's AirPrint wireless printing, which is available for the likes of the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch delivers remote document and image printing within the space of a few screen taps.
Epson, meanwhile, has developed its Connect service, which also gives the option of printing from smartphones and tablet devices. HP and Kodak offer their printers with Cloud Ready functionality too, and that means you'll be able to send a document from anywhere to print on your sophisticated little all-in-one back home.
Using apps
There are so many different apps available that it's likely you'll be able to find one that'll be suitable for the device that you use. Kodak, for example, has developed its PicFlick app, which is a piece of software that's available for the iPhone and iPod plus BlackBerry and Android devices, including some tablet models as well as handsets.
Epson has its own iPrint service that is also designed for iOS devices, including the usual Apple gadgets, as well as for an array of Android mobile computing products too. These printing solutions can also be complemented with many of the new online services that have become available, such as the HP Creative Studio or the Kodak Tips and Projects Exchange, which is included in the Home Center Software.
These are one-stop-shop for fans of Facebook and other social networking sites who want to do that little bit more with their digital images than simply post them online or print them out. Here users find a variety of online goodies such as free printable scrapbooks, templates for cards and other creative projects that allow you to pick out your favourite pictures and print them out remotely with a touch more creative flair.
Ease of use from today's all-in-one printers means that you can be set up on a home wireless network and printing in no time
Share it out
The ability of Cloud computing to offer quick and easy printing is one thing, but it's also becoming increasingly easy to share our powerful all-in-one printing devices with others too. Kodak has developed a system called its Email Print Service that enables people to send their print outs via email to the printer from anywhere .
This also allows consumers who own one of the sophisticated new all-in-one devices to share the unique email address of their own printer with family and friends. The benefit of that is that it enables them to receive printed photos and other digital documentation from their loved ones, or work colleagues, no matter where they may happen to be.
Easier printing
So, with the benefit of the Cloud, powerful apps and intuitive software, printing digital photos and other documents is now easier than ever. Thanks to increasingly intuitive all-in-one devices, that incorporate simple Wi-Fi setup and smart trays that can recognise the type of paper you've loaded, staying connected and productive on the go is now easier than ever.


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Bassboosa (Semolina Cake)
I made semolina cake the other day. Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat. It is a hard grain and high in gluten. Pasta, couscous, breads and porridge are usually made with semolina flour, but semolina can also be used to make desserts, such as pudding or the above mentioned semolina cake.
|These are the leftovers I brought to work.
Because of the coarseness of semolina flour, it's taste and consistency can resemble a sweet cornbread. Try to find a finely ground version of semolina to lessen the corn breadiness of the finished product.
The name of this cake depends upon where you eat it. And because the name is transliterated, there are several different spellings for all of them. This middle-eastern version is basbousa. Or bassboosa, as Sabrina, Sara's mom, who provided me with an alternative version, calls it.
Sabrina has made bassboosa for years and years, enough times that she measures out the ingredients with a "large mug."
These last couple of photos are from the bassboosa Sabrina made for the local Girl Scouts International Day celebration.
Since I have several different sizes of large mugs, I had to improvise a tad. The version below was developed from a mash-up of my recipe and Sabrina's.
Bassboosa (Semolina Cake)
Yield: 16 servings
Honey Syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cups semolina flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sweetened coconut
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sliced almonds, for garnish
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x12 baking pan. Set aside.
Combine sugar, water and honey in a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Continue to boil, without stirring, for 10-15 minutes or until syrup thickens a bit. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Set aside to cool.
While syrup is boiling, make cake. Sift semolina and baking powder together. Set aside.
Beat butter or oil and sugar together with an electric mixer at high speed until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating at high speed until fully incorporated, scraping down sides with a spatula as necessary. Beat in coconut and vanilla extract until incorporated. Fold in semolina mixture, alternating with yogurt. Fold in slivered almonds.
Scrape batter into prepared baking pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Immediately pour honey syrup evenly over hot cake.
Top with sliced almonds, if desired.
Let cool completely before serving.


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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - UC Santa Barbara's Orlando Johnson was named First Team All-Big West Conference for the third straight season and teammate James Nunnally was selected second team all-conference it was announced Monday.
Johnson became the first UCSB player ever to earn three straight first team honors. For Nunnally, it was his third straight year earning recognition and the second time he has been named to the second team.
"Both players are very deserving," said head coach Bob Williams. "Orlando being the first player we've ever had to make first team three times really speaks volumes about him, how good he is, how hard he works and how consistent he is. James is playing the best basketball of his time here and that says a lot too."
Johnson enters the Gauchos game against Pacific in the first round of the Big West Tournament as the Gauchos' leader in scoring (20.0 points per game) and assists (2.9 per game). He is also third in rebounding (6.0 per game), first in three-point baskets (59) and first in steals (30). A finalist for the John R. Wooden Award, Johnson also became the school's all-time leading scorer in a Feb. 25 win over Cal Poly and now has 1,754 points in his three seasons.
Nunnally is averaging 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He has 48 three-point baskets and leads the Gauchos in free throw percentage at 78.9%. In the regular season finale against UC Davis, he became just the fifth player in school history to eclipse 1,600 points and he now ranks fourth all-time in scoring with 1,619 career points.
Long Beach State's Casper Ware was named Big West Player of the Year and his coach, Dan Monson, was selected Coach of the Year. Cal State Northridge's Stephen Hicks was selected Freshman of the Year and Cal State Fullerton's D.J. Seeley was chosen Newcomer of the Year.
Johnson and Ware were joined on the all-league first team by Long Beach State's Larry Anderson and T.J. Robinson, Seeley and UC Riverside's Phil Martin.
UCSB's game against Pacific will tip-off at noon at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Tickets for the tournament are available from the Ticket Office in the Intercollegiate Athletics Building on campus or by calling 805-893-UCSB (8272).


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Non-traditional forages will be finding their way into summer and fall feeding programs. Here's help in managing them.
Forage inventories on many dairy farms in the Midwest are about depleted, especially hay crop forages. A high yield of the first cutting of quality alfalfa is needed for feeding this summer.
However, many producers were hit hard with winter kill in their alfalfa. They have had to scramble to figure out what to replant and then find seed for planting.
For many producers in this situation, there may be non-traditional forages included in the summer and fall feeding program. For those farmers whose alfalfa did survive the winter, the cool wet spring has slowed plant growth and delayed the first cutting.
Whichever the situation—feeding newly harvested forages or feeding a new forage species—the forage and fiber needs of the cow remain the same. Quantity, quality and effective fiber are the three things to keep in mind as forages are harvested this summer.
Forage quality is certainly important, but quantity supersedes quality this year. High-quality legumes and grasses yield less per acre than good quality. As quality increases, cows eat more forage and it takes more forage in the diet to meet fiber requirements.
Bonus Content
A 140 to 150 relative feed value (RFV) alfalfa haylage (40% neutral detergent fiber [NDF]) will yield more and be better at meeting the forage and fiber requirements of the cow than alfalfa at RFV 170 or higher. From cutting to feeding, RFV will drop about 20 units, so harvesting at about 26" in the very late bud or early flower stage should result in good yield and quality of alfalfa.
Some producers will harvest new varieties of grass for forage this year. The goal for harvest in a pure grass stand is 55% to 60% NDF or at the late boot stage. However, don't be fooled into thinking cows will eat less of this high NDF forage.
Research studies on the newer grass varieties have shown dry matter (DM) intakes don't decrease with higher NDF. Grass will not replace straw in diets unless the grass is very mature. For producers who have interseeded grass into a poor alfalfa stand, target the mixed alfalfa-grass crop for harvest at about 50% NDF for both quality and quantity.
Small grain silages will likely be a major forage source in many dairy diets this summer. Oatlage-alfalfa as the first cut of new seeded alfalfa is likely to be the main forage in lactation diets and not just heifer diets by midsummer.
The traditional problem with this and most small grain silage is harvesting and ensiling them at the correct moisture. Producers should target 60% moisture (40% DM) in small grain silage for the best ensiling and feedability results.
High- or all-corn silage diets will likely be the norm this fall and winter. With lots of winterkill acres available with good nitrogen credits, expect to see more replanting into corn or possibly brown midrib (BMR) sorghum-sudangrass if dry conditions and above average temperatures
are expected.
Harvesting corn silage should be like normal. But kernel processing and the option of shredlage for good fiber digestion and physically effective fiber will be essential for healthy cows and good milk production.
Feed Out Rules
Forage quality is certainly important, but quantity supercedes quality this year.
A good inoculant should be added to the forage at ensiling. The forage mass should remain undisturbed for at least two weeks before producers start to feed cows. When the forage is ensiled at the right moisture and packed well, forage fermentation will be complete within seven to 10 days.
Fermentation will take a little longer in legume silage than cereal grain or corn silage. That's because the high protein and calcium content of legume plants buffer fermentation more than cereal grain or corn silage.
Waiting a month or longer to feed is best, but when producers have to feed ensiled forage sooner, the No. 1 problem will be aerobic instability and heating. As the feed is removed from storage, the mass is disrupted and oxygen is allowed back in for bacteria and yeast growth.
Mature, dry and long particle size forages are more prone to heating on feedout than good quality, correctly ensiled forages. A rapid feedout with excellent face management of the ensiled forage will be the best retardant to aerobic instability.
Hot silage also shortens feed bunk life of the total mixed ration (TMR). Adding a propionic acid or other mold inhibitor designed for the TMR will help reduce bunk life problems. Treating the last several feet of the silage that will be fed first and the top foot of the pile or bunker with propionic will also help minimize heating of the silage during the early feeding period.
JIM LINN is a dairy nutrition consultant and retired Extension nutrition specialist at the University of Minnesota–St. Paul. Contact him at email@example.com.


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Andy Murray took the men's trophy at Wimbledon on Sunday, becoming the first Brit to do so in 77 years. And he remained all-Brit at the Champions' Ball on Sunday night -- both he and girlfriend Kim Sears were clad in Burberry. [Styleite]
Marion Bartoli has a genius IQ and just won the women's Wimbledon championship on Saturday. So what did BBC commentator John Inverdale feel like discussing after her victory on the court? Whether she had to play harder because she doesn't look like bombshell Maria Sharapova. Huh? [Los Angeles Times]
Singer-fashion designer Kanye West's menswear collaboration with A.P.C. is scheduled to hit retail Sunday, the French brand announced via Instagram. [The Cut]
Bally co-designers Graeme Fidler and Michael Herz reportedly are departing the label as of the end of September and may be headed to Mulberry, WWD reports. [WWD]
Levi's plans to launch a new line of body-shaping jeans for women, called Revel, in August. [WWD]
Billabong is introducing a new womenswear collection as part of a global comeback plan. [WWD]
Douglas Dayton, founder of retail giant Target, died Friday night at age 88. [Los Angeles Times]
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Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's tennis program recently added Santiago "Jaime" Nanez as its assistant coach, according to an announcement made by first-year head coach Chad Berryhill.
Nanez will serve as the assistant coach for both the men's and women's teams in addition to working as an assistant professional at the Ferris State Racquet and Fitness Center.
"We're excited to have Jaime on board and I'm confident he will have a lasting impact on our program," Berryhill said. "He will be a tremendous asset as we continue to work towards winning championships on both the men's and women's sides."
A native of North Texas, Nanez played collegiate tennis at the NCAA Division II level for Southeastern Oklahoma State University after originally beginning his college career at Collin County Community College.
While at Southeastern Oklahoma State, he helped lead the squad to a national ranking in his senior campaign. He competed at both number one doubles along with several positions in the singles lineup.
Nanez's stint at the NCAA Division II level followed two years of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I tennis at Collin County where his squad finished third in the nation back-to-back years.
An avid sportsman, Nanez holds an Associates Degree from Collin County CC and earned a bachelor of science degree in recreation along with a minor in occupational safety and health from Southeastern Oklahoma State.
In addition to his experience playing competitively at the prep level, Nanez has also worked four years coaching at various country clubs and fitness locations, including the Eldorado Country Club in Texas where he served as the head tennis professional. He has served as a private coach for many championship and super championship juniors.
Besides tennis, Nanez's interests include fishing, camping and various sports, specifically softball and baseball.
Nanez is certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
The Bulldog women's tennis team posted a 11-7 overall record during the fall 2012 season and placed third in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They will open the spring campaign on Feb. 16 at Davenport. Meanwhile, the men's squad will begin its 2013 spring season under Berryhill's direction on Feb. 8 with a non-league match at NCAA Division I Toledo.
Bulldog Tennis Appoints Jaime Nanez To Assistant Coaching Position
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's tennis program recently added Santiago "Jaime" Nanez as its assistant coach, according to an announcement made by first-year head coach Chad Berryhill.