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This seasonal recipe provided by SFDC board member, Ibti Vincent. The recipe was taste tested and much beloved by 3rd graders and their parents alike. The recipe appears in the April 2015 SFDC newsletter.
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa, pre-rinsed
- olive oil
- 1 bunch raw kale, stems removed, leaves sliced into thin ribbons
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 bunch radishes, sliced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 cup lentils, pre-cooked
- a few handfuls of pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, toasted
- Dressing or pesto of your choice
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water (or stock) and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, prepare your toppings. Sauté onions in a medium pot with a splash of olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Add in garlic and kale, and toss to coat.
Continue cooking until kale wilts (another 3-5 minutes), adding a splash of water if needed to prevent burning.
In a small saucepan, saute radishes with butter on medium heat, stirring, for 5-10 minutes, until tender but still firm.
Give each person a bowl with a few scoops of quinoa, and they can add whichever mix-ins they like: kale, radishes, carrots, lentils, seeds, dressing, etc.
You can make a quinoa bowl with just about anything! Try:
- Salad dressings: Asian sesame, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, lemon juice and olive oil, etc.
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or parsley
- ¼ cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
- 1 TBSP sliced raw unsalted almonds
- other legumes in place of lentils: chickpeas, kidney or white beans, etc.
- Leftover steamed broccoli, brussels sprouts, snap peas, sweet potato….
You can also swap in other whole grains (brown rice, farro, etc) and add leftover bits of meat/poultry for a new twist on things.
We try to feature a delicious new recipe in each newsletter. If you would like to have one shared with the SFDC community, please send it to email@example.com and we'll see what we can do.


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The Beast Within us.
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Ph.D. Degree Requirements: Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
The Ph.D. programs in speech-language pathology and in audiology offer post-baccalaureate study of normal and disordered aspects of communication. Application materials must include verbal, quantitative, and analytical Graduate Record Examination scores. Students may be admitted with a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a clinical doctoral degree. Incoming students who have not completed a substantive graduate research project (e.g., a master's thesis; Au.D. research project) must initiate a thesis-equivalent research project, under the direction of a three-member committee, during the first year of enrollment. This project must be completed before the comprehensive oral examination.
Program Guide Beyond the Baccalaureate Level
Upon admission, the student and his or her advisor choose a doctoral advisory committee. This committee begins its function as soon as possible and approves the student's program by no later than the end of the second semester of residence. The 3-person committee must include the student's advisor and at least one additional member from the intercampus executive committee. The committee works with the student in planning a program consonant with the career goals of the student and the resources of the department. The committee is responsible for guiding the student's progress through the selected program of study.
To meet general requirements, the Ph.D. aspirant must pass an oral comprehensive examination. Before being admitted to this examination, the student must have satisfied the following minimum requirements:
- The majority of course requirements (defined by the advisory committee) in the student's emphasis area (a minimum of 40 hours graduate credit hours in the major interest, which may include hours accumulated toward a master's degree.
- 15 graduate hours in research skills, including at least one course in responsible scholarship (see research skills and responsible scholarship requirement as outlined in the Ph.D. Handbook of the Intercampus Program);
- A minimum of 12 graduate hours in a correlative area outside the student's major emphasis; and
- Satisfactory performance on annual reviews by the doctoral advisory committee; and
- Satisfactory performance on a written preliminary examination encompassing the student's emphasis area and research skill.
Students also must complete the research skills and responsible scholarship requirement as outlined in the Ph.D. Handbook of the Intercampus Program.
After the student has passed the comprehensive examination, she or he must complete a research project approved by a committee of three faculty members and write a dissertation based on that research. The dissertation is expected to be a scholarly work that reflects the student's ability to conduct independent, original research. A minimum of 10 hours of dissertation credit is required. Completion of the dissertation is followed by the final oral examination and defense of the dissertation. Additional information about the department and about faculty research interests is located on the IPCD webpage.
Program Notes for Different Entry Paths
Students entering with an undergraduate degree will complete requirements for a masters or clinical doctoral degree in addition to the Ph.D. requirements outlined above. Work toward the maters or clinical doctorate degrees can be completed in conjunction with that for the Ph.D. Students desiring clinical training and certification will complete the M.A. Speech-Language Pathology and Ph.D. degrees or the Au.D./Ph.D. combined degree. Students who do not desire clinical certification in either Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology will complete additional coursework and research experiences in conjunction with the Ph.D. degree.
Students entering with a graduate degree will complete the Ph.D. requirements outlined above with some adjustments based on relevant skills acquired during prior graduate study.
Refer to the departmental webpage for a chart of specific requirements for each pathway to the Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.


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The Annapolis Horticulture
Society was established in 1997 in Annapolis,
Maryland, to promote and cultivate interest and
participation in horticulture.
Our mission is to provide forums for plant lovers
to share information about gardening and design.
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each
month, from September through May except for
January, and are open to the public without
Our members include plant enthusiasts and
New members are always welcome.
Membership benefits include a monthly newsletter,
an annual picnic, and periodic field trips, garden
tours and workshops.
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Probably the most frequent question I've received since starting this blog is,
Let me just preface this by saying that I am no expert. So for all of you camera gurus out there, I'm sorry if the language I use isn't very technical. I'll just try to explain it all in a way that amateurs like myself understand, and hopefully inspire you in the process!
I use a Canon Rebel XTi that Shawn bought me for a Christmas gift a couple years ago (one of my favorite Christmas gifts ever!). I don't think either one of us really knew how much I would love this camera.
I recommend everything in the Canon Rebel series because the photo quality is excellent, but it's also a very user friendly camera. There are now newer, improved models out there and I can say as a first-time photographer, this was the perfect camera to start out with and grow. Shawn has taught me quite a bit, but I have also learned a lot myself by just adjusting the settings and learning what I like. One thing you have to love about digital is that you get automatic feedback! No need to wait for film to develop and try to remember how you had the settings.
But my favorite lens - and the one that stays on my camera about 90% of the time - is my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. It lets a lot of light in, so the depth of field is amazing and it's easy to take great photos even in low-light situations. I use it almost exclusively for the pictures on my blog. It doesn't zoom (which takes a bit of getting used to) but it's great for people shots, food shots, and most other still life.
Later on, you may want to invest in a telephoto lens to capture more from a distance, such as action shots during a football game or a bird in a distant tree. Also, I love using my macro lens for photos in my Etsy shop.
Last but not least, we started using Lightroom as editing software in the past few months and we LOVE it! It is extremely easy to use and has great results! I have also recently learned to use Photoshop and I love that for graphic design purposes, but if you're looking for a software that edits photos (and you don't need graphic design features), go with Lightroom!
I hope that answers some of your questions. Let me know if you have any more and I'll try to answer them (or have my photographer husband answer them).
Most importantly, have fun!


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The next few years could be crucial ones in Washington's wolf world, and with the Department of Fish and Wildlife putting out the call for nominations to its Wolf Advisory Group, one sportsman says they hope that "thoughtful, respectful and vocal hunters apply."
The individual didn't wish to be named, but says that having sat in on numerous WAG meetings in recent years, as wolves close in on state recovery goals it's more important than ever for hunters to participate more.
Among the discussions likely to occur is planning for the postdelisting period, how wolves may be managed in terms of impacts on big game species and possibly even through hunting.
It will mark a sharp shift in the WAG's workload, which so far has primarily focused on dealing with wolf-livestock conflicts, a multiyear effort that was led by an outside facilitator who has since departed.
The tug-of-war between livestock producers and predator advocates led to a consensus that stressed nonlethal preventative measures and established a clearer structure for WDFW to lethally remove problem animals.
That protocol has survived two years of outsiders' objections and this summer a judge twice shot down efforts to halt kill authorizations, though it will still have its day in court.
But it's also meant that the conversation about wolves in Washington has been "stuck on yesterday's cattle conflicts," according to the observer, "with far too little attention given to tomorrow's wolf management, the needs and values of hunters as wildlife stakeholders, and the importance of the game species we pursue."
No matter your opinion on wolves — good, bad or indifferent — they're here to stay, so it behooves hunters to be involved in the process.
"We have to be at the table, and we have to speak up once there."
WAG has 18 positions for those in the hunting, ranching, rural and environmental communities, and members serve staggered terms. Four current members do represent sportsman interests.
The plan is for WDFW Director Kelly Susewind to plug in new advisors as seats become available, starting with the one open now by next February.
"We are looking for candidates who can work cooperatively with others to develop management recommendations that reflect a diversity of perspectives," Susewind said in a press release.
The group generally holds four two-day meetings each year at different locations across the state.
In their applications, prospective members are asked to address several items, including their knowledge of the state wolf plan and how they've worked collaboratively with those of different viewpoints.
Forms can either be emailed to email@example.com or mailed to WDFW Wolf Policy Lead Donny Martorello, WDFW, PO Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504-3200.
Deadline is 5 p.m., Nov. 30.


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Nice to know they can put their foot on the throat of the worst team in FCS and keep it there...
12 different players were in the game for the Griz and only one didn't score. I don't follow much outside of the Griz but Idaho seems pretty terrible.
They're 4-18 and they only have one healthy upperclassman.


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The Bumbleride Indie had a minor makeover for 2013. It hasn't changed that much in a couple years, but this year is different, so we thought it was time for a new full review! First, we will highlight the changes and then we'll get into the nitty-gritty.
NEW FABRICS: The entire Bumbleride collection will now come in the Natural fabric. That's right, the "Movement" and the "Classic" are out and the eco-friendly fabrics are all in. We're really happy with this change because we like the Natural fabrics. The interior of the stroller is made of a bamboo, nylon blend that will wick away moisture from the little rider's body and the exterior fabric on the Natural Edition strollers is made of a recycled polyester blend.
NEW COLORS for 2013: Jet Black, Aquamarine, Cayenne Red, Fog Grey, Green Papyrus, and Lotus (pink/blue)
BUMPER BAR: Included Bumper Bar (adjusts down just for fold)
FOOTREST: New footrest and foot well making it better suited for larger toddlers and jogging.
CAR SEAT ADAPTER: Universal Car Seat Adapter Bar now included
NEW HARNESS: A new harness features a stronger center release button and 3 to 5 point breakaway shoulder straps which help with a faster connection and prevents entanglement.
IMPROVED PEEK-A-BOO WINDOW: Dark mesh peek-a-boo window
The Bumbleride Indie is one of our favorite all-terrain strollers. It combines sport with style and gives you all the features you need in an everyday stroller.
Let's start with the new fabrics. The "Movement" and "Classic" fabrics of yesteryear are out and the Natural fabric is in. The Indie is only available in the eco-friendly fabrics that consist of a bamboo, nylon blend interior to wick away moisture from the little rider's body and recycled polyester blend exterior.
The seat is roomy and accommodates up to 45 lbs. It measures 13″ wide, with a 19″ seat back and a measurement of 23″ from seat to canopy. The adjustable, padded 5-point harness has been modified for 2013 with a stronger center release button and 3 to 5 point breakaway shoulder straps which help with a faster connection and prevents entanglement. While the harness does "break away" (which can be annoying on some strollers!), we are happy that the Indie's harness does stay clipped together when we want it to so that it doesn't come apart every time we take our child out of the seat.
The seat reclines nearly flat with a one-hand strap system. (You need two hands to put the seat back up though!) If you raise up the leg rest, snap it to the seat fabric and recline the seat fully, you can create a bassinet-like environment for your newborn. Yes, this is a stroller you can use right home from the hospital.
Speaking of the leg rest, the Indie sports a new footrest and foot well making it better suited for larger toddlers and jogging. There is a easy-to-clean foot well that is 11″ from the seat (I call that the "leg drop measurement" in the video!) with an adjustable leg rest for the comfort of your little rider.
Under the seat, the Indie has a very large, accessible basket to accommodate a bunch of baby essentials or a very large diaper bag. There is also a small zipper pocket on the back of the canopy and a bottle holder on the side of the handle.
The adjustable handle is great for both short and tall parents. It adjusts from 25″ from ground to handle to 43″. Since it is a one-piece solid handlebar, it makes for easy one-hand maneuverability.
We have always loved the Bumbleride canopy and we are still very happy with it. It's a full-coverage, 45-SPF canopy that sports a new darker mesh peek-a-boo window.
WHEELS and FOLD:
The Indie's three 12″ air-filled tires combined with the stroller suspension provide a very smooth ride for baby and a super easy push for mom. The front wheel is a 360 degree swivel wheel that has the ability to lock straight for rougher terrain. A brake bar locks the stroller into place easily with just one step.
The Indie folds in half, making transporting this stroller convenient regarding the size. There are three easy steps to folding the Indie. Fold down the baby bumper bar, lift two levers on the sides of the handlebar, push the handlebar forward and then pull up on the large strap that is behind the seat to fold the stroller. It basically folds in half. There are two manual locks on each side of the stroller that keep it closed and secure while folded. We aren't going to lie though, we are hoping for an automatic lock for 2014!
The Indie comes standard now with the baby bumper bar and the universal car seat adapter that works with Chicco, Graco, Peg Perego, Britax, Combi and Baby Trend infant car seats. Check the Bumbleride website to make sure your seat is compatible.
There are other accessories sold separately for the Indie that include a footmuff/seat liner, travel bag, carrycot, rain shield, Parent Pack and Snack Pack.
As we expect from Bumbleride each year, there are new colors. The colors for 2013 are: Cayenne Red, Fog Grey, Jet Black, Papyrus Green, Aquamarine, Lotus Pink and Lotus Blue.
Overall, the Bumbleride Indie is a sporty alternative to the traditional 4-wheel stroller and has more convenience features than a jogging stroller. If you are looking for a beautiful, head-turning, all-terrain stroller friendly for everyday use, then the Indie might be the stroller for you.
Full review and giveaway link here: http://blog.babygizmo.com/2013/03/baby-gizmo-spotlight-video-review-bumbleride-indie-2013-stroller/


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"The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world." John i.9
The apostle John portrays Jesus as the true life-giving revelation of God to all people on earth. This means that the whole world should turn to Jesus Christ to know the true God and to receive the gift of everlasting life.
This statement is in line with Jesus' radical claim, "I am the light of the world" (viii.12). Anyone who does not follow Jesus remains in the darkness of ignorance, sin and death. There's no twilight zone. One is either in darkness or in the light. This has profound implications. What about other religious leaders? What about people of other faiths? What about their claims to the knowledge of truth? If Christians claim that Jesus alone is the source of true light and life, isn't that a sign of arrogance? St John did not consider that claim to be presumptive or a sign of arrogance. He certainly espoused a religious exclusivism that would be considered politically incorrect in today's world.
Christian religious exclusivism has its roots in Jewish exclusivist claims to religious truth. The Jews alone were God's people because they had received God's unique revelation in the form of Hebrew Scriptures. God had not entered into a covenant with any other nation. The apostle Paul affirmed such claims of exclusive favor: "They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever." (Romans ix. 4-5) Indeed, this is why Jesus told a Samaritan woman that her religion was based on ignorance: "You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews." (John iv.22)
Salvation, even though it arises from the Jews, is not restricted to the Jews. That's what Jews of the first century struggled to comprehend. Even the mention of a possibility of God showing favour to Gentiles could provoke extreme reactions among the Jews (Luke iv. 28-29). Even Christians from a Jewish background insisted that Gentiles first convert to Judaism before they believed in the "Jewish" Messiah! (Acts xv.1) John wanted such Judaizers among Christians to know that Jesus was the Saviour of the whole world. (John iv.42)
The Gospel of John is very clear about this: with the arrival of Jesus, God had inaugurated a new age in which He extended salvation to all peoples on earth. Even more radical was the announcement that the Jewish nation too had to believe in Jesus in order to be considered God's children. It is no longer possible to lay hold of God's kingdom on the basis of one's Jewish ancestry! As for the non-Jews, they have humbly accept the fact that the Bible is a book of Jewish origin and that Jesus, the Saviour of the world, came in accordance to the prophecies of Jewish prophets. "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."


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Remember her Rule of 3 - once you post make comments on at least 3 other blogs.
Also, if you link up, put the abbreviation for your state in the title this time. She's seeing which state will have the most link ups :) It should be fun :)
Wow Faith, you are a busy lady. That is just the nicest idea to leave a special tip for a waiter or waitress, I'm going to do it too:)
LOL... I'm definitely busy, but only with things I enjoy :)Delete
Fabulous idea of the special tip!! I'll do it, too! Love seeing what you are CuRrEnTly up to...
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Thank you for your sweet compliment :) I love everyone's comments. I can't wait to go and check out all the blogs.Delete
I found you through the link-up! Please please please let me know if the snapping thing works. I will totally snap both hands over and over!
I love your RAK. Please let us know how it works out.
You Might Be a First Grader...
Oh, if it worked, I could create a "Snapper" instead of the "Clap on, clap off". I will definitely let you know how it turns out :) I got extra ornaments, so now I'm thinking about putting it in an ornament and leaving it on the table. I also saw one today on Pinterest where you write a note and leave $1 for someone to get a candy bar. It was pretty cute, too :)Delete
I love Elf! It cracks me up when he eats the cotton balls at the doctor's office! The whole movie is hilarious but sweet, too. Please show us the stockings once you're done. What do you will them with?
Have a lovely Sunday!
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The Teacher Diaries
I always like the part where they think someone is trying to make them look bad. I also love when he argues that they sing in the North Pole... that movie makes me laugh non-stop. I don't actually make the stockings. I just go buy them at The Dollar Store. Then, I will send a note home next week to my parents telling them what I need for the stockings. Later this week, I am going to have some other crafts on here that we are making. I'll definitely be posting pictures of those :)Delete
Your blog is great! I found it through Farley's linky! I'm your newest follower!
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Aw! Thank you :) I love Farley's linky party every month. I also can't wait to check out your blog. The name sounds so cute!Delete
I've tried the snapping thing, it doesn't work. :-) Elf is one of my many favorite Christmas movies! Great idea for your RAK!
Man, I was hoping I was onto something. LOL... thank you for your comment :) I'm off to check out all of your blogs :)Delete
Congrats! I nominated your blog for the Liebster Blog Award! Follow the link and get directions here... http://anchoredin3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2012/12/liebster-blog-award.html
And I'm your newest follower!
I love the really big tip idea! I think we'll try that too...for the waitress who knows our drink orders before we sit down. :)
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Products and services
This is a description of the products and services that Sublign design offers customers and collaborators.
Sublign already has an extensive portfolio dealing with digital artworks and this portfolio is growing rapidly in order to cover a wider range of products and services. Below we have a list of the products and services that we offer moving forward. We offer a description of the individual products and services, how we operate regarding intellectual property rights and a ballpark figure of how much we charge. The figures stated below are not exact figures and to agree upon a valid deal you have to contact us. Nothing is agreed until Sublign officially agrees on the deal. Within these pricing brackets the deals are negotiable unless clearly stated however, we will not negotiate below the base rates we have set. There are benefits to becoming a client such as a reduced hourly rate. Details are outlined below.
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Enjoy the benefits of an initial consultation. All commissioned projects taken on begin with this highly recommended consultation. Perhaps you have a design in mind and would like to see something upfront before you commit. For an initial £39.95 upfront fee the consultation will involve a designer producing up to three initial sketches or ideas. We can also do a messenger call or email chat to discuss the project if you wish. The project comes later, why not try before you buy. When a project is taken on then the consultation becomes absorbed into the fixed or final price.
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Become a client and enjoy a reduced tariff and priority service. As a client you get to enjoy some great benefits such as a personal designer taking care of all of your design work. This is subject to a monthly subscription fee of £19.95 applicable for one year. Over this time the tariff will be fixed at £14.95 per hour instead of £18.95 per hour.
As an added bonus, all initial consultations for future projects will also be free.
Digital art. (royalty based)
We already have a large collection of digital artworks available for sale through affiliate accounts like Artpal and Cafepress.
We have complex works for fine art and canvas prints and a growing collection of more simple designs suitable for clothing, bags and accessories. Those works already available are royalty based through larger sites and generally will all be available for associates to negotiate in terms of royalty deals.
The sites we use already have agreed royalty rates as their company standard. As regards independant business the royalty rates for those works are set between 2% and 5% of gross sales depending on the likely volume to reach the market.
For example.
A small company that expects to sell under 1,000 units will not be able to negotiate below the 5% bracket. If the product is successfully marketed and more units are produced. Let's say for the sake of simplicity another 5,000 units then the 5% rate becomes negotiable and a new agreement can be established in it's place. That seems like a win win deal to us.
For 'to be produced' designs different agreements can be made to suit the nature of the deal.
We are open to royalty based agreements set at royalty rates between 2% and 5% of gross sales depending on the likely volume to reach the market. However, we do not simply provide a design and hope it will reach the market. All designs produced for clients will involve a non refundable advanced commission fee negotiable between £150 and £400 per design. This negotiation is weighed against the potential of the deal.
For example.
A company wishes us to produce a handbag product with our designs and the number of units expected to sell initially stand at a high number like 20,000 units. The advanced commision fee is likey to be on the higher end since such a company would be mad to only approach one designer. However the royalty fee would lean towards the lower percentage region due to the higher potential amount of produced units. The opposite would be true for a smaller company which produced a lower number of units.
Commissioned Artwork
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The cost to produce the work in terms of materials.
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Modular Workbenches
The difference between standard workbenches and modular workbenches is that modular workbenches allow for customization. They can be assembled or reassembled for dedicated or changing uses. A combination of drawers and cabinets can form the support pedestals, or select simple panel legs. Also select from different types of risers, stackable drawers, shelves, rail kits and more for further customization. The more workbench components you add, the more you can tailor it to your needs. Options vary by dimension, load capacity, and work surface material among others.
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Title: Fleur-de-Lys
Location: Great Portland Street, London
Camera: Canon EOS 7D / 70-300mm EF f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Notes: It's amazing what you see when you look down instead of straight ahead. A rather attractive mosaic in the doorway of a shop on Great Portland Street, on the way to work.
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Sounds in the Studio: August Day Song, Bebel Gilberto
When I'm in full-on design or production mode I like to listen to music. Oh, how I love you and your smart playlists itunes! I am a longtime fan of bossa nova music and I'd love to travel to Brazil someday, kick back with a capirinhia on a balcony somewhere and watch the sun set with corcovado in the distance (can you tell I'm on vacation?). My first love when it comes to samba is the music of Astrud Gilberto. Who doesn't love the sultry sounds of Summer Samba: So Nice, and of course Girl from Impanema? I actually had the pleasure of seeing Astrud in concert years ago in the city I'm writing this post from, Chicago.
But these days, when I reach for some beach music to brighted a dreary day, I go for the more modern Brazilian sounds of Bebel Gilberto. August Day Song is my favorite and I had to mention it before August fades away. Every once in a while, on a snowy winter day, I'll bring a little summer to my work day. I just slather on a little Hawaiian Tropic sunblock (just for the beachy scent), mix up some minty iced tea, pop on this song, and let those bright and sunny designs flow…


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Milan— Salvatore Ferragamo SpA said Thursday its 2013 sales rose 9% compared with the previous year as all categories except ready-to-wear, posted increases.
For the year ended Dec. 31, Ferragamo posted total revenues of 1.258 billion euros (about $1.7 billion). Revenue increases at constant exchange rates were +11%.
All Categories But Apparel Show Increases
By region, Asia-Pacific, which accounts for 37% of total volume, reported a 10% increase boosted by a 20% increase at constant rates, in China alone.
Sales in Europe rose 13% and there was a 12% increase in North America. Central and South America had a 15% increase.
In Japan, where Ferragamo said it felt the affects of "unfavorable performance" of the yen, sales fell 13% at current exchange rates (up 1% at constant rates).
The Italian luxury house said that sales in Japan were affected by the unfavorable performance of the yen, which led to a 13% sales decrease at current exchange rates compared with the previous year. At constant rates, sales in the area rose 1% compared with a year earlier.
Sales at the company's directly owned stores rose 9% while sales at wholesale and travel accounts was up 14%.
Sales of handbags and leather accessories grew 18% while footwear was up 8%–the two categories account for 76% of Ferragamo's total volume. Fragrance was up 14%.


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Warning: Minor Spoilers ahead for the second season of "Westworld."
After a lengthy hiatus, the second season of HBO's hit sci-fi/western series "Westworld" is almost upon us. Details about the coming season have been sparse, but star Clifton Collins Jr. — known as both Lawrence and El Lazo on the show — is keeping fans on their toes.
"There's some crazy moments in season two when even Ed [Harris]and I looked at each other and just gave ourselves the, 'What the hell?' look," Collins told INSIDER. "I had to re-read it several times because I just couldn't believe my eyes."
Keep reading to learn more about what Collins' character Lawrence gets up to on the coming episodes, and how even he didn't realize William and the Man in Black were the same person until watching the first season finale.
Even the "Westworld" actors are kept in the dark most of the time
Kim Renfro: What can you tell us about how the coming robot revolution will work out for Lawrence?
Clifton Collins Jr.: There's an overall general coming of consciousness to some degree. To what degree, I can't really elaborate on. I myself don't know even how it will ultimately be cut together, but I can speak to [the way] we have to go through pain to learn a lot of things. On season one, Lawrence experienced quite a bit of pain through the loss of loved ones.
A lot of people have to experience personal loss to have empathy unless you grew up humbled, or poor, or were taught empathy — because I do believe it can be taught.
In Lawrence's case, he's a very humble person. So I'm cautiously optimistic, but very, very, very excited for the stuff that I've heard from Lisa Joy and Jonah [Nolan]. They're pretty happy with the stuff that was brought to the table [for season two].
Renfro: You were one on of the few actors who had multiple scenes with both Jimmi Simpson's "William" and Ed Harris as the "Man in Black" on season one. How did you first find out that they were actually the same character?
Collins: It was all in post [production]. I was like, "What? Really, that's happening?" It's funny. There's this beautiful camaraderie amongst the cast where ... I'm sure if we asked to know certain details, the showrunners might tell us some things. But we all want to play by the rules.
I think we all respect each other's work ethic and the way we work. I hear side chatter and stuff, [but] I'm not that guy who's trying to figure out what's going on. I'm the guy throwing his hands up in the air, yelling out, "Go for the loop."
I'm excited about the moment of the character, and that's all I can really play to, because I don't know ultimately what will happen. What's on the page isn't necessarily how it's going to end up.
You really never know how they're going to put it together truth told, except for the obvious big scenes. I'm actually going to see some of it this week.
Renfro: Will that be the first time that you've seen any of the second season?
Collins: Yes ma'am. Oh yeah. It's more ADR stuff, but those slices are like little appetizers to an amazing feast so to speak. It's fun to see just a little sliver, because it's just all so beautiful.
Renfro: What was it like for you to see fans, especially on the "Westworld" subreddit, putting together all the puzzle pieces during the first season?
Collins: It's quite the cerebral show. It's a thinking person's show. You always have to pay attention to those fans that are just smart as a Ginsu knife set. You know what I mean?
There are special people who can put all the pieces together. It's fun for me, since I'm both in it and I'm also a fan. So please, no spoilers.
The biggest surprise from the first season scripts
Renfro: I'm sure I know far less than you. So when you were watching the first season from that fan standpoint, what was one of the biggest surprises for you?
Collins: That's a really good question. I watched the whole season three times [...] There's just so much going on, it's a testament to the writing that you can re-watch it and learn new things.
Honestly there are so many jaw-dropping moments for me. It's like I'm not even in the show. That's what it feels like to me. But I think one of the biggest [surprises] for me personally, as a fan, were the revelations with Bernard.
That was one of the bigger ones. I had a WTF moment. I was like, "What? No way, I can't believe this." You're having to pause it and you walk around pulling your hair out for a minute, for like 10 minutes, and then you sit back down and hit play. It was like, "This can't be happening."
Renfro: The line where he says, "What door?" — I freaked out.
Collins: You're like, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, rewind that. Rewind that. He couldn't have said that." And he did. It's like, "What the hell?" There's a strange duality [in me]. There's the actor who is in the show, and there's the fan that has nothing to do with the show, except that he loves it.
Filming "jaw-dropping" season two scenes with Ed Harris
Renfro: What was one of the most memorable days on set this season?
Collins: [The most memorable day] was also my biggest lessons. When you're shooting on location outside of California, there are a lot of things that are out of your control, including time, weather, things of that nature.
So when you're on a 1,200 pound horse, you're running in these locations where there aren't many clearly defined trails. Your horse is going to find a way to get from A to B, even if that includes jumping trees and things of that nature.
So that was eye opening, and I learned to do it instantly. My horse was just jumping bush, after bush, after bush. It was pretty funny.
I was looking for some patches where I could land just in case. And you realize that there's nothing but cactus plants everywhere, you're like, "OK, well I'm going to hit at least two or three cactus plants, so just go with it."
I just hung on for dear life. And I know on the outside I probably looked semi-cool, but on the inside I was just screaming like a little Catholic school girl.
Renfro: One of my favorite scenes for Lawrence was the "blood bag" moment with the Man in Black. What was your initial reaction upon reading that scene and filming it?
Collins: It's funny that you brought that up, because that's one of the moments I also recall in season one that was pretty grim. You just want to make it believable and you care so much about the project, so you're pretty much going to do whatever's asked of you because you want to. And a scene like that ... that was a lot of blood.
That moment for Lawrence [had a] sense of betrayal. It's a character, but when you spend 14 hours actually being somebody else, and there's 10 hours left in the day to be Clifton, and maybe seven of those hours are for sleep; you spend a lot more time thinking about this other person's life. So often times when you get out of a scene like that, you're left with so many other ill feelings, so to speak.
Renfro: Did you just not talk to Ed Harris for the rest of the day?
Collins: [laughs] "You can go to hell, Ed." He's becoming an amazing mentor. I've been fan of his work since I started acting, and even before.
But there's some crazy moments in season two when even Ed and I looked at each other and just gave ourselves the "What the hell?" look. Like, "Oh my god." There's something that happens where I had to re-read it several times because I just couldn't believe my eyes. Same with Ed, too. It was another bonding moment for us.
Renfro: Can people can look forward to some more of that chemistry between you two on the coming season?
Collins: For sure. The chemistry's much tighter, so there's some really great stuff that happens. And again, I haven't seen it, so I don't really know how it's going to play out, but if it were to play out in the lightest version of it, it's still pretty jaw-dropping.
Renfro: What is security like on set and with the scripts, given how popular the show is now?
Collins: We're all pretty tight and protective, the actors included. I proudly come home and shred all my scripts in a paper shredder. I sit here and just gloat, because I shred everything. I'm like, "Haha, I'm not going to be the leaker. They're not going to get it from me. You're going to have to waterboard me."
I'm literally shredding handful after handful, and just happy. "Oh, episode one's gone. Episode two's gone. Episode three's gone." I celebrate the shredding.
Renfro: One final question about season two. Jonathan Nolan recently said that there are titles for the season as a whole. Season one was called "The Maze" and this coming season is "The Door" —
Collins: Oh, that's good to know. Spoiler alert! I told you, you knew more than me. There's proof, proof right there. You said "The Door?"
Renfro: "The Door," yeah. Does that trigger anything for you?
Collins: You've got my wheels spinning fast and hard right now. Oh, oh, OK. Yeah, you know, I don't know that this is right, but if I were to hear that and then pull from episode one, I mean season one, I would think ... I don't know, something to do with alternative worlds possibly I would think. That's just my guess.
Renfro: Right, and Nolan already revealed the Shogun World exists.
Collins: I think that might have something to do with it. But who know, maybe he threw you for a zinger. You never know, because a lot of us actually don't know. It's beautiful. It makes me happy.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
"Westworld" returns to HBO on Sunday, April 22, at 9 p.m. EST.


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Check out @LeslieCBC's Tweet:
Duffy's trial is giving facts about Harper's criminal gang in his office.
Check out @LeslieCBC's Tweet:
Duffy's trial is giving facts about Harper's criminal gang in his office.
There will be no questions. Well, almost none, as per usual.
L. Lea @YukonGale :
"@althiaraj Basically he's saying he won't appoint any more senators but he can't make that binding upon the next government, right?"
Not without a Constitutional amendment.
15 minutes later:
You mean election fraud 3 elections in a row didn't already tell you that?
"The Senate is never going to run properly and it's never going to be worth the money we put into it. So it should be scrapped."
Wall continues…
"I'm not going to actively campaign for the Senate to be abolished."
"even in light of this latest mess, then it's not really worth the effort to try to change [the provinces' {opposed to abolition}] minds."
I don't think Premier Wall is the sort of leader who cares to be first, to be innovative, or will stick his neck out to make important changes to save taxpaying citizens hundreds of millions of dollars over a few years.
If Wall spent just a week trying to convince other provinces to campaign to change the Constitution to reform or eliminate the Senate, I'd appreciate his effort even if it didn't bear fruit. By not trying any harder to do something about it than the average blogger/Facebooker/Tweeter, it's not really something someone can respect out of one of Canada's supposed top statespersons.
I didn't like Roy Rowmanow's government -at all-, but I can't imagine him backing down as quickly as Wall has in regard to Senate reform.
Part 1
I really have to disagree with Dr. Barnhart, who had the power to sign, or refuse to sign laws of Saskatchewan into effect while Lieutenant Governor, that he is a powerful person. Now his influence may be lessened, even to the point where Global TV won't keep a promise to him, but he did get invited to to a prestigious lecture for the UofR too, didn't he?
There's a time to be modest, and a time to be real.
Part 2
This is a clear about-face from being willing to welcome Mac Harb back into the Liberal fold. I really wonder which idea is actually Trudeau's.
Meanwhile, RoboCop Fantino while being accused of breaking the Elections Act, remains Minister of Being Really Old and Crotchety.
So the crazy Conservatives like Harper are blaming a 'union of Veterans', betting the crazier more rabid of their supporters hate unions more than they support troops and veterans.
Our lying Prime Minister felt betrayed and angry, and … deceived?
The scheme only became public after a CTV news report on the evening of May 14.
The next morning, said Harper, he met with Wright, the successful Toronto financier he had brought to Ottawa in 2010 to be his right-hand man.
"He told me what he had done," said Harper.
"I think, to be frank, my first series of reactions were probably in the realm of more stunned and disbelief.
"I, for the life of me, still can't figure out – I don't think anybody can figure out – why, for whatever reason, somebody would take this money of his own and give it to somebody who we all believed didn't deserve it."
Harper said he felt a range of emotions.
"A sense of anger, betrayal, disappointment, deception. You can name it. Those emotions were there too.
"But look, I always say I don't want to sit here and kind of indulge my emotional experience over the issue. It's been a very emotional experience. My job as a leader is not to indulge my own emotions. It's to try and deal with situations."
The image associated with this story on Facebook, was a person walking beside a dirty pipeline. No doubt full of B.S.
Speaking of pipelines, the Harper panel has approved an oil pipeline of doom through B.C.
"This is a report that almost physically shrugs in your hands as you read it."
As Chris Turner explains for DeSmogBlog, the report is written so that it simultaneously claims the pipeline is not to expand the Alberta Tarsands, while it will greatly later improve the economy there, years down the road. They want the pipe to be viewed through an environmental and localized lens when convenient, and a oilfield stimulus package when otherwise convenient. Pretty slick, eh?
Aside from the inevitable blockades so the BC RCMP can arrest more First Nations standing up for the health of their communities, what does Canada foresee when going down this oily road?
209 conditions? Anyone who buys something with that many conditions, is a fool.
"the money and jobs that would flow throw it"
They found a way to liquify jobs I guess?


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Emilie Cushman, president, Students in Free Enterprise — SIFE Windsor
As president of Students in Free Enterprise Windsor, Emilie Cushman has led her team of more than 100 students to three regional victories. She has been a driving force in a number of Windsor, Ont.-based projects, including a microfinance venture program for high-school students, a business consulting program for Canadian newcomers on social assistance and a social enterprise clinic for refugees providing legal, medical and social-work services. A recent graduate of the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business, Cushman has been nationally recognized as an entrepreneur and leader, notably being named the HSBC Woman Leader of Tomorrow for Canada. Cushman and a partner are now running the start-up they co-founded, Kira Talent, which won best overall venture at the 2012 Demo Day from the Next 36 Entrepreneurial Institute.
Lauren Friese, founder, TalentEgg Inc.
As the founder of TalentEgg.ca, an online career resource for students and recent graduates, Lauren Friese's goal is to create a better way for students to transition to work from school. She started the Toronto-based company in 2008, after earning an MA at the London School of Economics. Since then, she has helped hundreds of employers — including IBM and Loblaw — in recruiting top Gen Y talent. For job seekers, her site features a host of resources, including about 1,000 articles on everything from how to write a resumé to how to ask for a reference. In 2011, Friese was recognized as one of the Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 in Canada by Profit Magazine. She holds a degree in economics from Queen's University.
Kanika Gupta, founder and chief catalyst, SoJo
Kanika Gupta was inspired to start SoJo, a social enterprise technology company, after more than a decade of building and growing other social ventures. The company builds e-learning tools that guide individuals who want to put their ideas for social change into action. Prior to founding SoJo, Gupta worked for the United Nations Development Programme, Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian House of Commons and grassroots organizations in West Africa and India. In 2007, she founded Nukoko, a non-profit organization that sends more than 600 girls to school in West Africa every year. Kanika is actively engaged as a youth advisor with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canadian Digital Media Network.
Bailey Vaez, founder and president, Proactive Movement Inc.
At the age of 24, with no industry knowledge or financial backing, Bailey Vaez left a promising corporate career to launch Proactive Movement, an organization dedicated to corporate health and wellness. Five years later, she has a client list that includes companies such as GCI Group, Novartis Consumer Health and Camilion Solutions. Using best practices from the World Health Organization and World Economic Forum as guidelines, she collaborates with organizations to provide employee health programs. A recognized leader in the industry, she has spoken at the Conference Board of Canada, Human Resource Professional Association, University of Toronto and Centennial College. Vaez has a degree in industrial engineering from the University of Toronto and spent her time before founding Proactive in the banking industry.


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By the courtesy of Ogingo Videography, Sabah, Malaysia.
Among the participants of the Sabah Intensive Chi Kung Course and the Sabah Instensive Shaolin Kungfu Course are some who practice Taijiquan. They make use of question-time to ask Grandmaster Wong intriguing questions that have puzzled them.
Grandmaster Wong's answers amaze them, revealing secrets of past masters. Before this the practitioners could only perform Taijiquan as external forms, but within fifteen minutes Grandmaster Wong teaches them how to transfer their newly learnt chi kung skllls into their Taijiquan forms to generate energy flow and develop internal force!
Thousands of Taijiquan practitioners have practiced "Single Whip" with an open palm in one hand and a hook in the other. But what is the hook for? Not many people know. When performing the "li" or "press forward" technique, known as "Push Boat According to Flow" in Wahnam Taijiquan, the left palm is placed at the right wrist. Why is this so? And what is meant by striking with the back leg? You will find answers in this video series.
The wrestling shoot is often used today to fell an opponent. Do you know that there are many Taijiquan techniques to counter the shoot? And do you know that there are many Taijiquan techniques to fell pponents onto the ground? You can also find the answers in the videos.
PLEASE NOTE: You can download the video clip onto your own computer and view them at your leisure. Place your computer pointer at the picture or one of the links, and right click. Choose "Save Target As". Select the directory or sub-directory where you wish to keep the video clip. Click "Save".
Performing Taijiquan External Forms
Grandmaster Wong asks participants who have learnt Taijiquan elsewhere to perform their Taijiquan movements the way they used to practice. Some Shaolin Kungfu practitioners also join in the fun, performing Shaolin movements slowly like Taijiquan.
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Adding Inner Dimensions to External Movements
Then Grandmaster Wong asks the participants to perform the same movements but this time in a chi kung state of mind. They just enjoy the movements, without thinking of anything, without worrying about their breathing, and without worrying whether their forms are correct or not. They just flow with the movements. It is noticeable that they have added an inner dimension to their performance, and have successfully generated a chi flow. At the end of the performance they can feel some internal force.
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The Secret of the Hook in Single Whip
Thousands of Taijiquan practitioners have performed "Single Whip", but not many know why one hand is held in a hook. Here Grandmaster Wong explains the secret. It is to consolidate the internal force so that it will be exploded out in the other hand. If both hands are in open palms, the internal force will be spread out in both hands instead of being channeled to the palm in one hand with the other hand in a hook as a "brake". But why is the other hand not held in a fist. It would then tense up the muscles hindering smooth chi flow.
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Hook Hand Applied as a Grip
The hook hand in "Single Whip" can also be used to grip an opponent's wrist while striking him with the other palm. It is necessary to lift up the opponent's hand so as to prevent him from striking back.
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Holding an Opponent while Attacking Another
The hook hand is used to hold on to an opponent and keep him at bay while attacking another opponent so that the first opponent could not attack you from behind. It is amazing the hook hand in "Single Whip" is so useful but very few people know about it.
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Double Dragons Play with Pearl
What is the movement called "Double Dragons Play with Pearl" use for? Grandmaster Wong demonstrates two applications. When an opponent is about to grasp you as in a shoot, you can dislocate his neck. This is a deadly attack; it is quite sufficient just to control the opponent's neck. Another application is to release his holds on your both arms, and hold him or strike him instead.
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Why is the Left Palm at the Right Wrist?
When performing "Push Boat According to Flow", one places his left palm at his right wrist. Thousands of Taijiquan practitioners are doing this, but very few know why. There are some good reasons, and here Grandmaster Wong illustrates one of them. The left hand is used to "tame" an opponent's hands while striking him.
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Taijiquan Qin-Na or Gripping Technique
Grandmaster Wong illustrates another combat function of the left palm position on the right wrist in the pattern "Push Boat According to Flow". It is a qin-na or gripping technique, which can be used to dislocate an opponent's wrist. If he escapes, you can use your left hand to "tame" his front hand and simultaneously strike him with your right forearm.
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Black Bear Sinks Hips
What is the function of the "sinking" technique as in the pattern "Black Bear Sinks Hips"? One useful function is to counter a shoot. As an opponent moves in to grab your legs for a shoot, push his head down to your knees with the "sinking" technique.
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Felling an Opponent with the Sinking Technique
The "sinking" technique can also be used when an opponent has successfully grasped your legs, or holds you with your arms trapped in between his arms. This video clip shows the counters. Good stance is necessary for an effective application of the technique. In the video clip when an opponent has fallen, it is important to position your legs so that he may not kick at your groin.
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Shoulder Strike from the Back Foot
When and how is a shoulder strike used? When an opponent grips your arm and pulls you, instead of resisting, follow his momentum and counter-attack with a shoulder strike as well as a strike at his groin with your reverse palm. Grandmaster Wong explains that the shoulder strike is not executed from the shoulder, but from the back foot.
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Tricking an Opponent to Attack
Take note that when you apply a shoulder strike, your upper body is exposed. You may use this as a trap. If an opponent attacks you, grip his arms and pull him down with the pattern "Black Bear Sinks Hips". As he falls, Sifu Jamie closes his groin with his leg to prevent a deadly attack at it. Seeing this, Grandmaster Wong comments that Sifu Jamie is well trained.
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We wish to thank Mr Godfery Kissey of Ogingo Videography, Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia for kindly provideing us with the videos. (Godfery is also a member of our Shaolin Wahnam Family.) His telephone number is 60-88-731788, and e-mail address is email@example.com .
Review of the Intensive Shaolin Kungfu Course in Sabah in March 2007
- Overview 1 : The Fundamentals
- Overview 2 : The 16 Combat Sequences
- Overview 3 : Are They Performing Kungfu Dance?
- The Basics of Shaolin Kungfu Training
- Fundamental Combat Skills
- Defeat you Hand to your Opponent, Victory you Create Yourself
- Avoiding Disadvantages and Seeking Advantages
- Basic Principles and Tactics of Combat
- Skills derived from Sparring can be Rewardingly used in Daily Life
- Some Secrets in Practicing Genuine Kungfu
Various Ways to Move into an Opponent
- Applying Combat Sequences in Sparring
- Linking Sequences to be More Combat Efficient
- The Secrets of Continuous Cannons
- The Mechanics of Continuation
- Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
- Perfecting Forms and Developing Force
- Applying Tactics in Combat
Objectives of Form Training in Solo
- Being Fluent in Kicking Techniques before Applying them in Combat
- Using Tactics in Kicking Attacks and Defences
- Different Levels of Sophistication in Sparring and Fighting
- The Legacy of Uncle Righteousness: Secret of Continuous Cannons and their Counters
Benefiting from the Experiences and Teachings of Past Masters
- Poetic Patterns Can be Very Deadly
- Moving Back One Step when in Diffiuclt Situations
- Linking Sequences to Form a Kungfu Set
- Felling Techniques in Kungfu are Different from Judo and Wrestling
- Butterfly Palms and Hiding Flowers are Excellent in Countering Felling and Gripping Attacks
Let Mercy Flow from the Hands
- Benefits of Solo Set Practice — Combat Sequences 13 to 16
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- Kids' menu at fast food restaurants: Fast food restaurants present a real problem for kids' diet and health, especially when one in three American children are considered overweight or obese. According to a 2001 study published in the journal Lancet, drinking just one additional sugary drink a day increases child's chances of becoming obese. The good news is that McDonald's announced last fall that it will stop promoting soda as an option in Happy Meals, joining Subway, Chipotle, Arby's and Panera, which already dropped sugary drinks from their kids' menus. However, majority of other fast food chains such as Wendy's still offer sugary drinks as part of kids' menu. Actually, being the fifth largest US restaurant chain, Wendy's offers twice as many sugar-sweetened beverages on the kids' menu compared to healthy beverages. To promote healthier food choices, kids' meals should be paired with healthy beverages, including low-fat milk, water or seltzer. Please take a minute and sign this petition asking Wendy's to take soda and other sugary drinks off its kids' menus.
- Big companies helping coffee growers: In response to increasingly more difficult conditions for growing coffee due to climate changes, major players such as Starbucks, Keurig Green Mountain, McDonald's and the J.M. Smucker Company are taking action to help coffee growers. For example, Starbucks helps keeping forests intact with its Conservation Coffee program run together with the nonprofit Conservation International that now involves more than 700 farms in Central America and South America. J.M. Smucker Companies help developing hybrid coffee varieties and also committed to using certified coffee for 10 percent of its retail supply by year 2016. Additionally, to support smallholders the company partnered with TechnoServe, a nonprofit trying to eradicate poverty, and the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Foundation. Also companies McDonald's and Keurig Green Mountain committed to certified coffee. McDonald's already purchases 25 percent of its global supply from sustainable sources certified mostly from Rainforest Alliance. The company has also invested $6 million in training coffee farmers.


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Welcome Back!
I hope you enjoyed the summer break and managed to catch up on some of your reading :). To kick things off again, I've pulled together a selection of papers from ECOOP '15 that was held in Prague last month:
- Towards Practical Gradual Typing examines the age-old debate between dynamically and statically typed languages and how we might be able to have the best of both worlds rather than being forced to choose.
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: An Empirical Study of Implicit Type Conversions in JavaScript studies a large corpus of JavaScript code to see how coercions are used in practice and analysises which of these might actually be harmful. Do coercions deserve their bad reputation?
- Optimization Coaching for JavaScript is a look inside the workings of the JIT and some of its most important optimizations. When an optimization can almost-but-not-quite be applied can we feed this back to the programmer to help improve program performance?
- Cooking the books: Formalizing JMM Implementation Recipes continues looking lower down the stack. This paper examines the Java Memory Model cookbook recipes and via a formal model shows how the JMM can be safely mapped to both x86 and Power architectures. They find and solve some problems with the Power mapping in the Cookbook along the way….
- Access-Rights Analysis in the Presence of Subjects introduces the first static analysis tool for security permissions that can cope with Subject-based permissions models. It found and corrected hundreds of problems in the WebSphere Application Server codebase on the way to CC EAL 4 certification.
So that's a little taster of what's coming up this week, and we'll have a couple more from the ECOOP program next week too.


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The Cave Hair Clan has some dancing to do today.
Mom has lost 5 lbs! Woot Woot
Dad has lost 4 lbs...what? How can that be?
and Lily has "dropped the kids at the pool" in the TOILET two days in a row!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Doing the Happy Dance!
The Cave Hair Clan has some dancing to do today.
Posted by Goob at 8:39 AM
14 comments:
- Jillene said...
CONGRATS!! I am down 12 but I seem to be at a stand still.
- October 1, 2008 at 9:10 AM
- Kristina P. said...
That's awesome! On my way to get a giant Cafe Rio salad now!
- October 1, 2008 at 9:17 AM
- Erin said...
I bet you're excited about losing the weight. I'm excited that Lily went swimming! J/K My son is having problems with the toilet too but we have found something that has worked the last 3 times: food coloring. I put two drops in the toilet and ask him what color he thinks it will change to when he "drops duke." He can't wait to find out (and, crazily enough, it never changes color! Oh well, maybe next time).
- October 1, 2008 at 9:32 AM
- Anonymous said...
Awesome, Lisa! That's so great. You've been on this two weeks? One? Either way, what a good start.
- October 1, 2008 at 10:27 AM
- Brittany said...
Wow, that's great! Are you doing SBD?
Congrats to Lily! :p
(I'll spare you from our toilet euphemism)
- October 1, 2008 at 10:29 AM
- Lisa said...
5 lbs in 8 days, yep, SBD. Last night I had a bad mouth craving for chocolate and had nothing appropriate to satisfy it, but guess what, I didn't do it. I want to be healthy more than I want chocolate!
- October 1, 2008 at 11:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
Keep dancing lady! Your doing great!
- October 1, 2008 at 11:36 AM
- Whitney R said...
Woooo hoooo!! I'm down almost FOUR! so excited.
So excited for you! And lilly. I get excited when I drop the kids in the pool two days in a row. Because that happens rarely. Hmm.. TMI?
- October 1, 2008 at 3:15 PM
- Lisa said...
Whitney, are you eating 2 cups of veggies at every meal? It has increased the number of times my kids want to go swimming by like...well, ALOT
- October 1, 2008 at 3:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
Jealous of your weight loss, I am trying to lose weight, but I need to try harder!!! I just came by to say hi, I started seeing you on lots of my blogging buddies comments and had to come see who was the clan of the cave hair!! I love that name!!
- October 1, 2008 at 9:42 PM
- Jess B. said...
I like this post WAY better than the smell my finger one.... Yay for both of you and Miss Lily for her potty binezz!
- October 2, 2008 at 8:17 AM
- Jill said...
Nothing better than potty training victories.
I wish we were having more victories over here. Apparently the gummi bear rewards have lost their appeal.
- October 2, 2008 at 9:54 AM
- Lisa said...
Jill, we resorted to "we'll take you to McDonalds for a happy meal" and that finally did the trick after about 5 days of her insisting we take her to MickeyD's. Each day she didn't get to go, and finally it was important enough to her to make it happen. Of course now, she thinks she should get to go everyday...but we've now offered M&Ms for continued success.
- October 2, 2008 at 11:27 AM
- The Copes said...
Hey, it's your loss. I just keep putting on the pounds, and re-making goals.---So keep up the good work, and maybe it'll inspire me to stick to something, (but probably not.)
- October 2, 2008 at 12:47 PM


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Was Wilshaw right about secondary school failure?
Michael Wilshaw's Christmas present to the nation – that one third of secondary schools were failing to improve, and some were even backsliding – came as a bit of a jolt. After all the upward exam trends of recent years and the constant release of stories by the government on how Academy status had ushered in a new era of excellence, this was a 'corrective' movement, as they say in financial markets.
Less than inspiring school leaders were the cause, Wilshaw claimed, although he could have added that by lifting the goalposts and moving them further along the field, a larger number of schools were always going to find themselves in the drop zone.
The government would have found the statement as equally sour as school leaders, for Wilshaw also said that it had made no difference whether the schools were Academies, Free Schools or state schools. Failure to improve was evident across the board and much more marked in secondary than in primary. Indeed, many of the advances and innovations made in the primary sector were being squandered by secondary schools.
All of which begs a lot of questions left unanswered by simply blaming secondary headteachers. The first question is why, after all these years of Ofsted and the National College for Teaching and Leadership both spending billions doing what they do, are things still so bad? The second might be why, after spending billions on the introduction of Academies and Free schools, are these also languishing in the 30 per cent 'critical zone'?
One insight is from a brilliant article in this issue from Lisa Jane Ashes. She was given the task – inspired by a directive from Ofsted – that reading, writing, communication and maths be planned collaboratively across the curriculum. She was totally committed to the task – after all, England came 22nd out of 24 of the top industrialised countries for literacy and numeracy, so there was a lot to go for. She was though, totally shocked at the deadening, obstructive hand of subject departments on any innovative or 'joined-up' teaching: 'Once classroom doors were shut, it seemed that teachers may as well have worked at different schools, in different continents (despite being responsible for the same students' success or failure), the gulf that was created was so big.'
This so vividly shows how teachers operate in atomised cells within subject bunkers in our secondary schools – how their creativity and engagement in broader educational issues languishes when isolated teachers are drilled to deliver curriculum milestones. Gove's new emphasis on traditional subject teaching and facts, rather than the process of learning and acquiring transferable skills has just made the situation worse.
More creative approaches to curriculum delivery come from collegiate working and this is easier to effect within primaries, which are smaller and not burdened by subject nationalism.
This remarkable lack of creativity in the way our schools do business, in an otherwise very creative and innovative culture, was the main theme of this year's Whole Education Conference in London. It was inspiring to see so many teachers and school leaders getting together to explore how they could break the mould with new pedagogies and leadership strategies. But it was also profoundly dispiriting to see so many educators responding enthusiastically to ideas about project-based learning, team teaching, oracy, learner-led learning and changing the nature of the school day, as if they were all newly invented! They were around twenty years ago and were in many experimental schools at the beginning of LMS (Local Management of Schools).
It revealed how far that creativity and innovation was driven back by oppressive regimes like Ofsted, the micro-management of Labour and the authoritarian destructives of Gove. But it was also squashed by the heads and their organisations being too compliant with policy makers who thought they knew best. The only response to this, as Dr Kevan Collins, chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, said at the conference, was a research-based profession that had the courage to stand up for evidence-based practice. It's all been said before, not least by Creative Teaching and Learning, but it's as far off as it has ever been.
One small start might be to make CPD compulsory for teachers as it is in other professions, and that a license to teach would be dependent on this continuing yearly CPD. At the moment, its absence simply gives teaching a license to be a learning resistant profession.
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In our part of the country at least, this has been the best summer I can remember for many years.
It must come to an end soon, but for 2 months or more we have had beautiful blue skies and lovely hot days.
Some days there has been a light breeze - oh, and one morning we had a shower of rain...
Of course the local orchardists and farmers are sobbing into their expensive Chardonnays and their designer ales - and of course I feel sorry for any stock or crops that are suffering.
But I must admit I love it.
|Waihi Beach, this afternoon
The skies may have been cloudless, but life hasn't been, which is why I haven't been around much, and have posted very little. I still try to read people's posts, though, and I certainly appreciate the Thematic Photographic offerings from all my blogfriends.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15368/theses.2016.18
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1555
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MS in Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. David Clague
The goal of this project was to determine whether i) fused deposition modeling could be employed to manufacture molds for vascular constructs, ii) whether vascular constructs could be created from these molds, and iii) to verify practical equivalence between observed fluid velocities. Dye tracking was to be employed to characterize fluid velocity profiles through the in vitro vascular constructs, including a half-vessel model and a full vessel model of an iliac artery aneurysm. A PDMS half-vessel construct was manufactured, and the movement of dye through the construct was tracked by a cellphone camera. Thresholds were applied to each video in HSB or YUV mode in ImageJ, and analyzed to determine the velocity of the fluid through the construct. COMSOL simulations of the half-vessel were conducted for comparison to the empirical observations. Plots describing the flow velocities along the maximum streamline path length were generated, and a one sample t-test was conducted at a 5% significance level to determine whether there was a significant difference between velocity values obtained by dye tracking and the COMSOL simulations. It was determined that the empirical dye tracking trials failed to demonstrate agreement between the measured and predicted flow rates. A full vessel construct was not completed due to unforeseen time constraints.
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'First of Its Kind' Interactive Clock for TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games; Clock Will Demonstrate 'Internet of Everything' as It Counts Down to the Biggest International Games Ever Held in Canada
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Jul 11, 2014) - Cisco (
"We're excited to bring the Cisco TORONTO 2015 Countdown Clock to the heart of downtown Toronto -- the first of its kind in the world -- and it will be an important landmark for local residents and visitors alike to announce the Games are quickly approaching," said Nitin Kawale, president of Cisco Canada.
"But this is more than just a clock," added Kawale, who officially started the clock. "It's a social portal, enabled by the 'Internet of Everything.'"
The Cisco TORONTO 2015 Countdown Clock, which is decorated in the colourful and dynamic sport pictograms for the TORONTO 2015 Games, features a traditional clock counting down the days and minutes to the start of the Pan Am Games on July 10, 2015, as well as the Parapan Am Games on August 7, 2015 -- but that is where the similarities end.
The second component is an interactive touch-screen kiosk that provides visitors with comprehensive Games information at their fingertips. Using the kiosk's photo app, visitors can take a shot of themselves in Nathan Phillips Square, download the photo with their smartphone, and email it or share it via social media from the clock's photo page at ciscotoronto2015.ca.
"As we come together to celebrate our one-year countdown, it's wonderful that our partner Cisco is giving Toronto this incredible new landmark so that everyone who visits Nathan Phillips Square can share in the excitement and feel connected to the TORONTO 2015 Games," said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015).
The 5.5-metre tall, two-part structure drew enthusiastic applause from both the children and dignitaries in the crowd today when the clock was "woken" from its slumber by a team of Cirque du Soleil stilt acrobats, Brazilian drummers and breakdancers performing a charivari as two BMX cyclists did tricks around the structure.
The special performance was the official kick off to two days of sport and music festivities celebrating the one-year countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. Taking place today and Saturday at Nathan Phillips Square, the musical acts are part of PANAMANIA, presented by CIBC. For a full schedule of FREE events for the two-day WE ARE PAN AM: One-Year Countdown festival, visit TORONTO2015.org/one-year.
"For athletes, the Cisco TORONTO 2015 Countdown Clock is a reminder of how close the Games are getting. On behalf of Cisco and as a member of the Canadian handball team, I'm proud to have been there to unveil the clock and look forward to helping my team win a medal on home soil!" said handball goalie Ryan Homsy, a two-time Pan Am athlete and Cisco I Can Achieve ambassador.
The Cisco TORONTO 2015 Countdown Clock will be located at Nathan Phillips Square through to the end of the Parapan Am Games on August 15, 2015. Cisco is a Premier Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Games and its Official Information and Communications Technology Provider.
Quick Facts on the Cisco TORONTO 2015 Countdown Clock:
About TO2015
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is tasked with managing and delivering the Games. It is working to bring some of the world's best athletes and artists to the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, giving Ontarians a unique chance to be part of the action, and making the region a hub for sport.
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The TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10-26 and the Parapan American Games August 7-15.
For more information about the Games, please visit TORONTO2015.org.
News Editors please note: B-roll and photos will be available through an FTP site post-event:
URL: ftp://sawebdev.ca
User: ciscoclock
Password: Countdown
Photos also available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ciscocanada/
RSS Feed for Cisco: http://newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds
Contact Information:
Teddy Katz
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