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Fifteen persons are feared dead in a tragic road crash at Yapei-Yakpala on the Tamale-Kumasi road.
The accident which occurred around 5am Sunday morning involved a VVIP Bus travelling from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region and two other buses.
According to eyewitness officers of the Ghana National, Fire Service are at the accident scene trying hard to rescue several other passengers who have been trapped in the mangled buses.
The Police have also arrived at the scene to provide the necessary support and direct traffic on that main road.

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I've been very busy lately. The cluster unit is running very smoothly this year but we have a packed schedule with at least two workshops, usually at rural schools, every week. We leave at 6 in the morning and are back by about 7 in the evening, and between the bumpy road and the workshopping, I'm usually pretty wiped out. Fortunately, my cluster colleagues, Meressa (same as last year) and Berhana who is a new addition to the cluster unit – and it's good to have a woman on the cluster unit!- are starting to take on more and more responsibility. At first Meressa was just translating for me, but now both he and Berhana are leading many sessions themselves, and a couple of times have led the whole workshop. We've all been learning so much from working together, and it really does look like the cluster unit is becoming more and more self-sustaining.
My mom came for a much anticipated visit in October and November, bringing with her a much-needed taste of home (literally as well as figuratively, as her bags were packed with chocolate, nuts and brown rice, mmmm!). We spent some time in Addis Abeba and then traveled through the tourist areas of Bahir Dar, Gondar and Lalibela (perhaps the most famous place in Ethiopia, where I got so sick I didn't see any of the underground churches). The hardest part of the trip was perhaps the begging, especially for my mom, who isn't used to this kind of poverty – in the tourist centers, it's hard to walk down the street without being overwhelmed by beggars, some of them desperately poor and others looking for a ferenji to take advantage of.
A highlight was our visit to the village of Awramba, where the traditional Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity has given way to a secular society that believes in hard work and equality. I don't know if it would work on a large scale, but on the village level, it meant a simple clean village with a school and a library and a home where the elderly are taken care of. All members of the community work as weavers, producing beautiful fabrics and blankets that they sell to visitors. Hunger and begging are unknown.
After our travels, my mom stayed in Adwa for about three weeks, where she had a chance to get to know my colleagues and friends here, see what work I do here, enjoy numerous invitations for lunch and coffee ceremony, and especially help out in the Kindergarten where I think she got to know some of the children and the teachers quite well.
The Inclusive Kindergarten is bouncing along fairly well. I try to squeeze in time to visit and work with the teachers as often as I can between workshops, meetings and school visits. But on a day to day basis, the teachers are managing excellently. Would that I could be so comfortable and confident and yet so ready to learn and improve! The children are making great progress, underlining the importance, especially for children with special needs, of coming to school. Recently, I went to Adwa hospital (2 part-time doctors in a hospital serving an area with a population of at least 80 000!) with a group of Kindergarten children for a check-up, and while we were waiting, I watched some children play with Samuel, who is Deaf and has very limited vision, by bouncing their hands on his arm and waving their hands in the little area where they knew he could see. Samuel was laughing and smiling to no end. Of course, for most young children, inclusion is natural, but I think the Kindergarten has helped the children learn how to play with Samuel in ways that are meaningful to him, and therefore to keep up their interest in connecting with him. Samuel has become so much more responsive and interested in interacting with others.
There are two new volunteers in Axum and one in Adwa, so I'm no longer the only English-speaking ferenji in Adwa. It's a nice change to have someone who's missing the same things I am, and to have company once in a while.
I will be coming back to Toronto after two years here. I'm not exactly sure what I'll do with myself when I get back, but it does look like I'll make it through to the end of the two years.


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London: James Long is a master of fabric manipulation, and for his A/W 15 outing played with contrasts – utility materials were combined with lace appliqués masterfully. Long's stellar lineup was presented with his unique twist on voluminous proportions and heavily layered silhouettes. Illustrations by East London artists James Davidson stood out on knits – they were inspired by the Sacred Band of Thebes, a troop of picked soldiers and male lovers from the ancient Greece. Elsewhere, cozy shearling elevated trucker jackets and overcoats, seams were left open on knits, and patches of lace were found on cargo trousers, classic denim items and jerseys. The laid-back, yet sporty vibe of his clothes exuded certain glamour. – Diego Sanchez
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There are only certain artists that can get away with an opening live song as a tribute to a recently departed friend. This was certainly no warm up number for Blue Rose Code as Ross explained the circumstances to a packed Kitchen Garden audience, ensuring the faithful were with him right from the off. Further relevance for 'Over the Fields (For John)' opening the set was unravelled with a dedicated intent to play the new album in its recorded sequence. A brave attempt to re-enact an album that froths will all the trademark creative energy, which has defined the evolution of Blue Rose Code as a fluid outfit.
This was Ross Wilson's second visit to the Kitchen Garden in just over twelve months. Last October he played a solo gig and gave a special performance extracting all the traits that make him such an innovative singer-songwriter. This time, in true Blue Rose Code pot pourri, the format was extended to a trio, though still a far distance from the double figure ensembles that present the operation in full flow. Fair enough, venue constraints play a big part, alongside other factors, but whatever the configuration there is no mistaking the outstanding attributes of an artist, now re-established as a Scot in exile.
In harness with guitar player Lyle Watt and Andy Lucas on piano, Ross set about delivering the bulk of THE WATER OF LEITH in the first part of the gig before reverting to some old favourites in the latter stages of the show. The highlight of this portion of the evening was the exceptional album closer 'Child', originally designed as a message to a younger Ross, but taking on a new focus in light of his impending fatherhood. This state perhaps had him more on edge than usual, but in a positive way. Without the lavish stringed arrangements, extended brass, ten-minute jazz instrumentals and the multi-lingual vocals of Kathleen MacInnes and Julie Fowlis, it was always a tough task to capture the true essence of a record. Yet the stripped down arrangements and accomplished musicianship of his trio partners gave an intriguing slanted view that spun the record on a different axis without losing any of its craft.
Highlights in the second segment of the show were the up tempo numbers 'One Day at a Time' and 'Chasing Sunlight', which brought a degree of animation to a crowd, who were probably quite content to just sit back and soak up the music on offer. Alongside the two earlier mentioned songs which bookend the new album, the other pick of the evening was another splendid airing of 'Edina'. The local references to his Edinburgh upbringing have since taken on a new twist with Ross curtailing his long awaited return to settling in his homeland and reverting back to being 'a Scot' south of the border. For an artist who repeatedly is likened to John Martyn, we were left the closing gift of Ross covering the great man's 'I Don't Wanna Know About Evil'. A suitable end to an evening bristling with homegrown artistry.
Reverting to a post gig play of THE WATER OF LEITH does draw a thick line between the recorded status and how it was presented this evening, but merits co-exist. This concisely defines Blue Rose Code, a loose amalgamation of sounds, formats and creative whims. Where Ross Wilson meanders to in the future is anybody's guess. One final certainty is that it will be filled with boundless quality and continue to cement his role as one of the country's leading all-round singer-songwriter, and wider musical talents.


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Episcopal Social Services (ESS) and Breakthrough Club announced last May that they would be merging to create a dynamically united organization and the plan will finally come to fruition the second week of January 2013.
"Plans have been in the works for a while for ESS to move to 1010 N. Main [Breakthrough Club's current location], and we're excited to start the new year being together in the same building," said Barb Andres, Executive Director for ESS/Breakthrough Club. "We're hoping to celebrate with a big open house/Final Friday event at the end of January."
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In continuation of September issue's summary on the telecommunications industry policies in Korea, the following paragraphs report on the updates and the rising tension between the mobile network operators (MNO) that are competing to obtain better-quality frequency bands in the frequency spectra auction administered by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC). Refer to last month's Policies Today for a catch-up of the MNOs involved and the big picture of how the frequency spectra auction is planned to roll out, in the hopes of better accommodating the users of some 160,000 terabytes (160 * 10^15) of data every month.
The Referee
In essence, KCC is the banker of the monopoly game, and frequencies at auction are the properties for sale, investing in which will offer future income for the MNOs. However, KCC isn't as good-willed – or in the least, neutral – as the banker in a monopoly game. A number of instances have characterized the KCC and the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) as a group of people that prefer to make money off selling frequencies, an idea so outrageously absurd in the small-scale Korean context of the bloodbath telecommunications industry to the point that the KCC had to turn to US examples of frequency auctions, which by far are going relatively well, given the much larger size and multiplayer nature of the US telecommunications market.
For example, even before the inception of the idea of frequency auctions, a number of people have criticized and warned the KCC that the auctions will backfire, draining money out of the few MNOs that we have now and eventually driving the market to monopolizable conditions. None other than LGU+'s situation better reflects such criticisms. Because of the tremendous amount needed to bid for a mere 20MHz frequency band, an official from the third-rank MNO even said that whoever loses in the auction after making investments on the orders of trillion KRW is bound to wither out of the telecoms scene.
A more recent example of the polarized behavior of the KCC is their decision to reallocate 80MHz out of the 100MHz, whose use by the MNOs are due to expire by December 2016. According to the laws governing the telecommunications industry, the KCC must notify the users of the frequency spectra (i.e., the MNOs) whether it will simply reallocate the same frequency bands to the same companies at a relatively inexpensive rate (approximately 500 billion KRW) or collect all frequency bands in use and put them to auction – which begins at 1 trillion KRW – raising huge sums of government revenue. LGU+ has been pro-competition and insists that all the 100MHz at the 2.1GHz frequency band must be put to auction; however, SKT asserts that the redistribution of frequency spectra can confuse customers and potentially deteriorate the quality of the service provided. Amidst two very contrasting opinions, the KCC opted for the reallocation of 80MHz of the frequency bands in use and put only 20MHz to auction. On the surface, it may at first seem that the KCC just wants to avoid the tsunami of administrative hassle that comes with putting all of the 100MHz to auction, and dealing with the switch of customers from one company's frequency band to another's. However, the subtle irony is that the KCC, in its decision to let SKT and KT reuse the same frequency bands over the next 10 years, loses an astronomical value of government revenue that could be earned if all the 100MHz frequency bands were put to auction. By making the decision on the premises of "protecting the customers", the KCC is contradicting itself from a few years ago, when it was the very organization that copied the idea of frequency band auctioning from the US and haphazardly pasted it onto the Korean market, with the ambition of raising heaps of money.
There goes the saying, "The players are running on a slanted playground." With the Korean telecommunications market already deformed as it is, shouldn't KCC be the ones to correct any sources of imperfect competition and not the ones to create more sources? More on the rules of the frequency band monopoly game will be discussed in next month's Policies Today.


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Dmitry Brodetsky was born in Moscow. He brought up actor's talent in himself since the childhood.
Since 13 years he played in performances of rather famous the Theatre of Young Muscovites. He graduated from musical school (a class of chorus), than quite often uses in musical performances.
He graduated from The Moscow Art Theatre School in 1994 (class of O. Tabakov). He has been at the Theatre since 1993. His first roles were in performances Bumbarash, The Last. He played in The Cooperage, overstocked with goods, The Inspector. Since 2002 has played in the Moscow Art Theatre (Retro — Leonid).
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He possesses a clear expressed actor's individuality. It happens not very often. Sanctimonious with which he solves his problems, inspires respect. He studies to be serious on a stage, and he studies to be ridiculous. It is, probably, the most difficult. He really beliefs in the future. In the T. Mann's performance he has passed on an edge of a knife and has achieved significant success. Now he has roles hence he has an opportunity to comprehension himself.
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This morning, we announced that in October, 2011, we will be splitting the current Unified Communications competency into two separate competencies, based on input and feedback we have received from partners, as well as trends in the industry. When you take a look at the changes announced, I think you will see the way the split is designed provides you with greater opportunity for differentiation in your expertise as well as alignment to the specific competencies themselves.
Starting in October, 2011, here is how the Unified Communications competency will split:
As you can see, this refinement of the Unified Communications competency now focuses on two distinct areas of expertise: 1) Messaging and 2) Communications (Voice). Here is some more details on how these are organized by skillset:
Messaging Competency
The Messaging competency recognizes your expertise in implementation design, deployment, and support of Microsoft Exchange Server. In addition, the Gold Messaging competency highlights your additional investment and specialization in archiving, security, and voicemail, along with your ability to help customers with their journey to the cloud with Microsoft Exchange Online.
Communications Competency
The Communications competency recognizes your expertise in implementation design, deployment, and support of Microsoft Lync. The Silver Communications competency enables you to highlight your investment and capabilities around IM and presence and conferencing workloads, and the Gold Communications competency demonstrates further expertise in enterprise voice and video, PBX integration, and Microsoft Lync Online.
Now, since I know many of you are asking yourselves, "So what happens once this splits for assessments and those in or pursuing the Unified Communications competency?" Here is a timeline of how it will roll out:
While this change does not take place until October, I would highly suggest you take a look at the collection of information we now have posted on this change located on the Microsoft Partner Network portal on this page. Included on this page is not only information on the change, but also an Evolution of the Unified Communications Competency Guide that I would definitely recommend you look at. It includes:
- Messaging Competency Overview
- Communications Competency Overview
- UC Competency Transition and Roadmap
- Requirements
- FAQs
The messaging and communications opportunities today and moving forward are incredibly exciting, especially as you think about what this can and will enable for people and businesses around the world today and moving forward! As part of the Unified Communications competency today and the Messaging and/or Communications competency after October, you can be the ones leading that change. Now that is BIG opportunity!
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Riding on high sales of its snacks brands like Lays and Uncle Chipps, Pepsico has engaged 12,000 farmers across the country for contract farming of potato.
"There are 12,000 farmers doing contract farming of potato for us involving 16,000 acres of land," Executive Vice-president of Pepsico Holdings (agro-business) Nischint Bhatia told PTI.
He said that out of the 12,000 farmers, 6,500 of them are in West Bengal working 2,600 acres.
Bhatia said Pepsico's contract farming had picked up very fast, adding that the company had procured 22,000 tonnes of potato in the last harvesting season.
He said that with the growing sales of its snacks brands, the company would adopt for more in the country for contract farming.
At present, Pepsico is involved in the contract farming for potato only.
Bhatia said that farmers were ensured a captive off take even in periods of glut and also a remunerative price.
He said Pepsico was buying potatoes at Rs. 6 per kilo from the farmers, which was higher than what others were getting by selling the crop to the intermediaries.
Asked whether the company would enter into contract farming for other crops, Bhatia said that the company was planning to follow a similar line for oats.
He said oats were presently being imported for its Quaker Oats brand and the company was in talks with various agricultural universities for cultivating it in the country.
"It is still in the research stage and may take three to four year's time," Bhatia said.
He said oatmeal was becoming a popular breakfast cereal in India due to health reasons.


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You can't find the USB cable to download photos from your camera. Because it's been that long since you've uploaded any pics. Seriously, I tried to find it, and I really want to get those pictures of the owl downloaded. But since I'm here now, I might as well do this thing... blog blog blog!
Not only do we have an owl that hangs around in spring and fall, we also have a little family of foxes that has moved into the field behind our yard. They've gotten so used to us and they're so bold now. One day last week I was drinking my morning coffee on the deck and suddenly noticed the not-so-baby fox about 10 yards away. He's about the same size as the adults, but he's very playful and his coat seems brighter and newer so I'm assuming he's a juvenile. He hung out in that spot, nosing around for bugs and chomping on an occasional blade of grass. He was there for several minutes before trotting away. I'm going to have to take the camera out on the deck every time I go out there if I'm going to get a picture of the foxes though. They're not skittish, but they do slowly trot out of sight after you watch them for a few minutes.
Ok, enough random rambling. I'm going to work on finding that cable for the camera. Stay cool! It's already steamy here and it's barely after 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
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- Agnes said...
Ooooh I want to see a photo of the not-so-baby fox!!
Hope everything is going well Liz & you're enjoying these last days of Summer :-)
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Yes today has been a perfectly relaxed post holiday sort of day. The household chores are up to date or at least they can wait.
While DH Wayne mowed the lawn I managed to complete a trial block for the mystery quilt. My precision piecing has improved following all the tips Bonnie Hunter shares.
I had stitched and and pressed a batch of the 4 patch strips ready to cut into pairs for sewing
DH surprised me by suggesting cafe lunch. He googled and found a couple possibilities while I changed. A short road trip and we a deck of 5 restaurants nestled in the back of some corporate buildings. We choose a Thai restaurant over looking a small lake and fountain. The food was yummy , the venue pleasant and the company great. This girl couldn't ask for more.
Matching up pairs of 4 patch strips.
A happy session of matching and cutting strip sets ready for chain piecing tomorrow.
Hope you are enjoying the easy time between Christmas and New Year. Time to reflect on the past year and anticipate the coming of the new year.
Enjoy Terry
I enjoy your visits. Come back soon Terry at 8:44 PM 2 comments: Links to this post
Monday, December 22, 2014
Colors of Christmas
Yesterday started with these rich red capicum ready to be roasted in preperation for Thursday.
The season has such a strong attachment to red and green that I see them everywhere.
. The red vegetable net which held the red bell peppers laying on my green counter top. Why did I think it was worthy of a photo? Just because it was visually pleasing.
Green strips of fabric for clue 3 of the mystery quilt. My intentions for this quilt have been honorable however the pleasure of lots of family time means I am still just cutting out fabric in anticipation of slow summer days . Slow easy summer starts just after Christmas. Yippie bring on the season... of long days with heaps of stitching time.
Meanwhile I will embrace the cooking and festive spirit with the joy of the season and a little help from my
Friends . What more could I ask for than to have the grand children wrapped in my quilts watching " Adventure Time "
Life as it should be happy relaxed and making me smile.
Hope you find time to smile today .
I enjoy your visits. Come back soon Terry at 7:41 AM 3 comments: Links to this post
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Not One But Two
I grew up in the northern hemesphier where the end of the school year happens in June and half a year later Christmas arrives with a second flurry of activities.
Not so here in Australia . Since the previous post 9 days ago Yikes was it only 9 days?
We have gone to
Dance Concert
Music Recital
End of year Awards day ( Speech Day)
Everyone adding their own touches to the Christmas tree.
On the social calander two luncheons to mark the summer break and the holiday season. Lots of fun ,food and conversation as well as Secret Santa at both quilting and spinning.
Snatching a few moments in between the happy activities I have .....
A couple squares
Parts from the Grand Illusion Mystery quilt.
Secret hooking while the recipient is out and about. I really really don't want to be caught so my slow crochet is slower than ever.
Busy as life is at the moment I must admit I enjoy having family and friends to share the good times. "Wouldn't trade for quids"
Life is good.
I enjoy your visits. Come back soon Terry at 8:49 PM 3 comments: Links to this post
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Feels Like a Quilt Retreat
The quilty space has expanded. A bit like the Tardis bigger on the inside . The room is the same size but the addition of a table to the left has made it feel bigger.
Well more like being at quilt camp with all the necessary equipment close at hand.
I am getting ready to cut lots of 2 1/2" squares. Just as soon as ..... I gaze, fondle and choose from the black scraps. Thunder is rumbling and lightening flashing. Maybe I will leave the cutting out until the storm passes and the sky clears.
The little wrens are all returning to the apple tree as the storm approaches. I'm going to but the kettle on. What do you do to weather a storm?
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Last night there was a terrorist attack in the centre of London. So far seven innocent people have died, and three attackers were shot dead. This follows a suicide bomb at a concert in Manchester less than two weeks ago, and a similar attack involving a car and a knife on Westminster bridge in March. And there have been a myriad of such attacks and bombs in other countries over the last few months.
These are unexpected, traumatic incidents that cause appalling damage to everyone involved, and horrify the vast majority of people who witness them, either on the scene or from the wider distance. But even when such events are not taking place, on a more personal level, and a lesser scale, people do damage to each other. All of us have will been hurt by people we love and trust to some degree, at some time in our lives, with varying effects.
It's easy to become, and remain, hurt, angry, bitter, about all of these kinds of things. There is a saying 'Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me'. But after years of hanging on to past pain and rage, eventually I found I don't agree. In the times we live in, with evil and trauma all round, I believe I have to make a choice. There is a benefit in being careful, wary even, taking sensible precautions – listening to our intuition, learning from the past. But there comes a point where that tips over into rage, and hatred, bitterness and cynicism. Where, if I go down that path, I lose my belief in love, and my joy in life and my ability to trust, and see the best in people. Where I start wanting to hurt other people who have hurt me or my loved ones or even, as last night, murder people I don't know. And then I'm just perpetuating the cycle.
I wish with all my heart that no-one ever felt the need to cause needless pain and damage to others. (Needless because dentists and surgeons and doctors sometimes cause pain – and sometimes emotional healing is painful. I don't regard that kind of pain as unnecessary). But even though they sometimes do, I will try with every part of me not to want revenge. To accept the hurt and anger that comes immediately after incidents like this, but to let it ebb away. To do what I can to stop other such incidents happening, if I can in any way, but somehow to prevent myself from becoming bitter and cynical and angry. To hold onto my belief in love, and loving kindness.
I know sometimes I will fail – but that's what I aspire to. And if my naivety and trusting nature means that sometimes the evil in the world hurts me, I think that's a price I have to pay. Because if I go down the path of anger and revenge, I lose my ability to help, and heal, and maybe to make the world just the tiniest bit of a better place. And in the end, if I can boil all of my spiritual beliefs down to one single tenet, that's why I think I'm here, to do what I can to make the world a better place.
By the way, this post has the title Imagine for two reasons. Firstly, Imagine, by John Lennon, has a vision of a world where there is peace and love, where 'the world will live as one', a dream worth holding onto in times like these. Imagine is also a song associated with a yearly event that I and some of my friends observe, called the Celebration of Love. We have been celebrating this day for over twenty years, and gradually more and more people have started joining in. In hard times I find it helps to hold on to the thought of this day. Anyone who holds similar beliefs about love and the importance of love in the world is welcome to join in – you can find out more about the Celebration of Love here.


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Glencoe Museum lies at the heart of Southwest Virginia's rail history. From the region's first trains to Civil War battles and rail's heyday in the late 1800s, Radford has played a "Central" role.
Laying the Tracks
In 1850, the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad company set out to create a rail route from Lynchburg to Bristol, Virginia. The New River was a significant natural boundary, and they chose to cross it here, in what is now Radford.
In addition to a covered rail bridge, the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad built a depot with a roundhouse and several machine shops, calling it Central Depot for its central location between Lynchburg and Bristol. These would be the seeds of the future City of Radford. The first trains rolled through in 1856.
Civil War Supply Lines
Less than ten years later, this new railroad – and the covered bridge at Central Depot – would play a significant role in the Civil War. Because the Virginia and Tennessee line served as a major supply line for Confederate forces, supplying Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson to the north and east, it became a target for Union forces. The bridge was destroyed but quickly rebuilt.
A New Era in Rail
After the Civil War, rail travel began to come into its own. The rail line went through the hands of several owners and followed the ebb and flow of the topsy-turvy economy of the 1870s. Several other lines were either built or planned, including General Gabriel C. Wharton's proposed line connecting the area to the West Virginia coalfields.
Real change came in 1882 when a new company – Norfolk & Western (now Norfolk Southern) – arrived on the scene, buying old rail lines and grabbing up existing charters. Norfolk & Western transformed the area immensely, improving rail lines and building a new bridge at Central, setting the stage for the creation of the City of Radford in 1892.
In the railroad's heyday, Radford boasted two passenger stations and attracted many different industries. However, with the rise of the automobile, the railroads began to decline. Though passenger rail service ended in Radford in 1973, today trains still rumble across the New River just a few yards from the original covered bridge that spanned the river 150 years ago.
Learn More
Visit "Central Depot" for a closer look at Southwest Virginia's rail history. Check out the site of the Civil War battle in what is now Radford's Bisset Park and visit Glencoe Museum to learn more about the history of rail in Southwest Virginia.


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When I travel and film the world (or write about it), every so often I am quite critical of some local cultural phenomenon. Those of you that have been following Monkeetime for a while probably notice a pattern: it usually has something to do with religion, superstition, or some sort of irrational and counterproductive behaviour. The process is quite simple: K143) PENN 500 Jigmaster Conventional Fishing


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Saturday, 14 February 2015
Body Image
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I love reading these kinds of posts, because it's something I definitely struggle with myself not in a giving hate or receiving hate sort of way... but more so how I feel in my own skin.ReplyDelete
I remember a time when nobody cared how thin or fat a person was, or maybe it was just me haha but ever since I piled on the weight I have definitely noticed this more... thankfully I'm all for good health at this point :) but It's very interesting that you included charities, in-fact I didn't realise there was such a thing! so I'll definitely have to check these out :) x
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FILTER 46: Getting to Know: Real Estate
By Kyle MacKinnel; photo by Shawn Brackbill on December 9, 2011
"It was pretty hyped up—not much happened," Martin Courtney deadpans over the phone. No, he isn't talking about Watch the Throne. Just a week earlier, Hurricane Irene tore up the Eastern seaboard, leaving much of the Northeast to deal with prolonged blackouts and high storm surges. Despite a notably grim forecast and evacuation notices, however, Real Estate's Brooklyn stomping ground was left virtually unscathed. "It was basically an excuse to sit around for two days and drink during the day," Courtney adds, chuckling. As Greenpoint, Park Slope and Williamsburg managed to find solace notched in the eye of Irene, Real Estate, too, have discovered themselves at the pulse of another, more chilled-out maelstrom.
"Brooklyn is insanely saturated with bands, but it seems like there's a reason for that," Courtney says. "If you want to put the time into it, you can play multiple times every weekend, which is what we were doing for awhile." Indeed, for the better part of a year after college, longtime friends Courtney, guitarist Matt Mondanile, bassist Alex Bleeker and former drummer Etienne Duguay made the weekly trek from their suburban base of Ridgewood, New Jersey, into the city to play shows. The band's diligence and well-honed approach soon paid off in spades, as 2009's debut Real Estate emerged on Woodsist to the tune of considerable fanfare.
By the time their second album, Days, was in the making for Domino, the dudes from Real Estate had already transplanted their roots, and have since become regular fixtures in Brooklyn. Their individual Twitter feeds read collectively like a polygonal game of Ping-Pong. At a recent show for Mondanile's solo project, Ducktails, it's commonplace to spot Courtney, Bleeker and touring keyboardist Jonah Maurer all freewheeling through the crowd. Just like the heady fusion of their hypnagogic pop, as people, Real Estate really seem to gel.
Nowhere is this bond on better display than in the smoky afterglow of their post-show trailer. The band has just played a set opening a summer concert series at the Williamsburg Waterfront for Bright Eyes. Several highlights from Days, including "Green Aisles" and "It's Real," were met with wide audience approval. The outdoor venue faces a spectacular view of the New York skyline and spirits are understandably high.
Mondanile, Maurer, touring drummer Jackson Pollis and friends pass around a spliff and discuss the looming presence of Kirsten Dunst, whom they were just introduced to in the backstage area. Mondanile swoons playfully. All of a sudden, Bleeker bursts in, clutching a bottle of Jameson and flanked by a couple of female companions. With them is Jarvis Taveniere of Woods, who is a close friend and has recorded Real Estate several times, including the recent single "Out of Tune."
After a time, the group migrates backstage to watch the end of Bright Eyes' set. Flashing neon tambourines have been passed out to many of the bystanders onstage as well as audience members. Among the newly anointed players is none other than Bleeker, who joins the throng onstage and plays a glowing Lite-Brite peg to Conor Oberst's happy clown. Maurer and Mondanile reel at the delightful irony of the spectacle.
For all the fun Real Estate is having, it's easy to forget what avid professionals they are. In the present configuration, Courtney does the lion's share of the songwriting, waxing lyrical on suburban nostalgia and life's subtler progressions. However, Mondanile also writes and performs solo as Ducktails, as well as alongside Duguay in Predator Vision. Maurer plays keyboards in Family Portrait and works with Michael McGregor (aka blogger Chocolate Bobka) as Free Spirit. Bleeker has his own slow-burn outlet in Alex Bleeker and the Freaks, which features Courtney on bass, Mondanile on drums and avant-garde alchemist Julian Lynch (also a Ridgewood native) on lead guitar.
They all can sing. They all know how to record. With such versatile talent in bounds, the permutations for success are endless. It's no wonder that when these friends play together, it sounds like they're all hardwired to a communal brain—be it a very mellow, reverb-drenched model. Courtney quickly chalks this notion up to one overarching factor: time well spent.
"Personally, I feel like it works really well because Matt, Alex and I have known each other forever," he says. "We've been listening to and playing each others' output for years. I think that has helped us to become really cohesive as a band. I can bring a song in, and most of the time they'll know the vibe that I'm going for before I articulate it."
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Realizing that Phil Elverum recorded it all himself was really inspiring and put us on this road of wanting to record.
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Before we went onstage, we used have the sound guy plug in our iPod and play "Frozen Jap."
I really wanted to make a band like Yo La Tengo, where you could have almost different genres of music within an album.


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The Producers, by Mel Brooks
We can do it! We can do it! Uh, maybe not.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
"The Producers" the musical, was created by Mel Brooks when he added music (under the encouragement of his muse and late wife, Anne Bancroft) to his original movie by the same name. Producing "The Producers" is a huge undertaking and a tough act to follow. The 2001 Broadway production won a record breaking 12 Tony awards. Best musical, book, score, orchestration, actor, featured actor, featured actress, scenic, costume, and lighting design, choreography, and director. The show itself gives you a lot to work with, but requires a lot of work. Having seen the show when it came to the Fox Theater and loving it, and on the reputation of past Rosewater productions, I drove out to Roswell to catch their version, excited to see how this community theater group was going to pull off this challenge. It didn't take long for my excitement to dwindle and expectations to be lowered.
The first act was in their black box theater and the "in the round" configuration left the balance of choral singing less than desired. You heard the part that was standing in front of you. Not a blended sound – not good. Sound for the actors wearing microphones was bad, constantly turning on and off – very noticeable and annoying. The set was amateurish in appearance. Set pieces were cumbersome and slowed the progression from scene to scene. The second act moved to the adjoining theater with a proscenium and curtains. This was a nice idea, moving to a more conventional theater space for the production's "show within a show". But the first scene in Act 2 takes place in Bialystock's office – where much of Act 1 takes place and the continuity was lost. Even in this new space, the scene changes were slow and distracting with the stage crew pulling focus by moving set pieces behind the curtain and dragging the curtain with them. For the most part the costumes were fine (and there were a lot of them). But disappointing were the "Springtime for Hitler" showgirl outfits, Roger DeBris' dress, and the ill-fitting suit for Leo Bloom. The "Springtime" set was also disappointing. It was boring, unimaginative - completely lacking the "Keep it Gay" mantra of Roger DeBris. The choreography was good. It's great to see tap dancing in a production, but the lack of precision, especially in simple elements, such as the accountants' movement when singing "Unhappy", lowered the visual impact.
Gretchen Gordon as Ulla looked beautiful and sang a difficult song ok. There's a lot of pressure on a vocalist to rise to the expectations set when the lyrics of your big song announces "now Ulla belts". She strained to reach and hold her top notes.
"Where did they go right?" Peter Perozzi as Franz Liebkind and Ryan Young as Carmen Ghia both brought much needed energy and life into the slow and tepid first act. Cheryl Rogers, playing multiple roles was terrific. Each character was unique, funny and a joy to watch.
"Where did they go wrong?" Allan Dodson did not fill the shoes (let alone the Prada heels) of the Roger DeBris role. It's Roger's performance as Hitler in "Springtime" that accidentally turns the flop into a hit. This is accomplished two-fold: Roger can really sing! However, Roger is a bad actor and it's his portrayal of Hitler as an over the top flaming egomaniac that wins the audience's approval. Mr. Dodson's singing did not have the vocal prowess to "stop the show within the show", nor did he commit to the gayness and egomania of the Roger DeBris character consistently so that we see Roger (the bad actor) being himself in "Springtime."
Brandon Wilkinson as Max Bialystock was dismal. His lack of singing ability was almost matched by his lack of comedic timing. The song "Betrayed" was written by Mel Brooks for Max to "stop the show", not to "kill the show". Mr. Wilkinson's rendition was painful to watch, even more painful to hear. The song was intended to joyfully remind the audience of all the wonderful moments they had just witnessed from the beginning of the evening's production. Sadly, it had the reverse effect. It was a painful summary of a less than desirable performance from what should be the show's strongest character. Mr. Wilkinson's Max, left partner Allen Cox in the role of Leo Bloom, with little to play off of.
It's a big risk and big expense to take on "The Producers." Did Rosewater "do it"? Yes, they produced "The Producers". Did Rosewater meet the challenge? My opinion: take the money and run to Rio!
Pete 'n' Keely, by Mark Waldrop and James Hindman
Strong Cast and Crew Making the Most Out of a Weak Script
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Stage Door's production of "Pete 'n' Keely" is good fun entertainment. What else would you expect from a 1960 television program?
The audience is part of this show as the action takes place on a television sound stage for the "live" broadcast of the "Pete 'n' Keely Reunion Special." The show starts where "boy has lost girl". Pete and Keely have been divorced for some time. Through the songs of their reunion special, "Pete 'n' Keely" takes the audience back in time, telling how "boy meets and gets girl". It was obvious that once we got past the typical "fat" wife and "cheating" husband jokes, we were in for "boy gets girl back".
Under the direction and choreography of Ricardo Aponte, "Pete 'n' Keely" moves efficiently though time and space, the actors finding all the highs and lows to be found in this (not so dynamic) script.
Robert Egizio and Marcie Millard portray the demanding roles of Pete 'n' Keely with energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. Mr. Egizio's singing was stronger when partnered with Ms. Millard than during his solo moments – sometimes slightly under pitch. Ms. Millard has a powerhouse voice! A rich lower register, strong, confident belt, and a sparkling soprano voice, all on display. Her performance of "Black Coffee" was a highlight of the evening. Also Pete 'n' Keely's rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" had me laughing to the point of tears, though some of the audience didn't seem to find it as humorous as I did.
Accompanying Pete 'n' Keely onstage was the "NBC Orchestra". Four musicians, led by musical director Linda Uzelac, created a beautiful, full sound and moved together through tempo and dynamic changes as one. They were a joy to watch, as they looked like they were having as much fun as the two featured performers. (Really, they were having more fun, since Pete 'n' Keely spent a lot of time fighting with each other.)
Details in the show were not missed by Stage Door production staff. Starting with the call-board in the lobby filled with pictures of Pete 'n' Keely posing with other stars of the era, pre-show music consisting of 50, 60, and 70's TV show themes, and a clever, colorful set designed by Chuck Welcome, complete with "applause" signs, all added to the 60's ambiance. Lots of the great color was added by lighting designer, Bradley Bergeron. Outstanding, fun costumes, (and there where numerous costume changes) were designed by Jim Alford. Loved the humongous white and pink boa-trimmed cape, and Pete's ruffled tux shirts, colored coordinated to match Keely's various outfits. Even Marty, the seldom seen stage manager, ably played by Eric Miller, was appropriately dressed for part. Also, the album covers - very creative. One small critique - there was a moment where the seating configuration (an "L" shape), set design (a side wall forming the orchestra pit area), and blocking (Pete's final moments and song) converged together to hide the action from the audience seated on the stage left side of the house. Could the wall forming the orchestra been angled out more offering better sightlines?
Over all this is a very nice production, but, as alluded to above, a script that is predictable. I will be looking forward to other productions by Stage Door, and any productions with Robert Egizio and Marcie Millard.
Cabaret, by Kander and Ebb
"I DON'T CARE MUCH"...for this production
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
What good is going to a Broadway show – let alone a musical – and not being able to understand any of the dialog or sung verse? As for Atlanta Professional Theater's production of CABARET - "What good is sitting alone in your room?" In this case, it is a good thing. It will save you $22-28 and a disappointing and frustrating night at the theatre.
AtlantaProTheatre, "Where are your troubles now? Outside?" "Nein!" They are inside your theater and this production. The sound was atrocious! Even with the lead characters wearing microphones, you could not understand dialog. It might as well have been in German (and may have been- wer kann sagen?). The band was so loud and overpowering that singing voices were just lost tones, only distinguishable when, with increased volume, they became distorted over the speakers. So, lost was any connection between dialog and verse, which led to lost emotional connection to the song and character, and, inevitably, the loss of the audience. It was obvious after 5-10 minutes of the audience struggling to follow dialogue, lyrics and action, unable to understand and respond, that the actors responded in kind, giving lackluster performances.
Brian Clowdus, the Emcee, delivered his performance by rote, marking his way through the production. I will say he is a fine dancer (his high kicks were better than most of the Kit Kat girls), but his execution of songs like "If You Could See Her" were completely lacking any emotion. Be it sarcastic or not, you have to set up the fact that you really love her to give the ending its intended punch. "I Don't Care Much" has such a huge impact if the underlying message is YOU DO CARE, and you're just trying to deceive yourself. Mr. Clowdus didn't seem to care, nor did the audience care that he was singing.
Kelly Cusimano, in the role of Sally Bowles: I wish I could have heard her sing. The instances that I could distinguish her voice over the noise, led me to believe that there is real quality there. But she, too, suffered from audience apathy and rushed through songs with a "why should I bother" attitude. And I'm not sure I can blame her or Mr. Clowdus, because by the time we got to the finale song "Cabaret", I just wanted it to be over as well.
The character of Cliff, played by Nick Morrett is full of subtleties, but you could not understand what he was saying or singing outright, so who could find the subtleties? Jason Meeks (Herr Shultz), Kayce Grogan-Wallace (Fraulein Schneider): if you don't know the show, you won't know the conflict between these two characters, and it is only the central theme of the stage version of "Cabaret". All lost in this production. As was Amanda Shae Wilborn (Fraulein Kost), whose voice was literally lost in the noise, and, in her one solo moment, was visually lost in the darkness of the lighting.
Which brings me to the physical production aspects of this show. As mentioned above, the lighting was below expectations. Poorly lit scenes, actors in shadows, follow-spot missing actors or cutting them below the waist. The only visually stimulating effect was the marquee-lit frame around the band (an idea borrowed from the Broadway revival).
The costumes were also below expectations, consisting of plain white slips, non-period dresses, completely lacking in imagination and character. Sally Bowles singing "Maybe This Time" in a boring white slip? Ach! Lieber Gott! Nein! Nein! The onstage band dressed like they were on their way to a Harley-Davidson gathering, completely out of period. If they are onstage, part of the ensemble, interacting with the Kit Kat Girls, why are they not costumed?
The props were interesting: the suitcases, beautiful old victrola. But what was with the modern day chairs used in the dance numbers?! The chairs looked like they came from the Ramada Inn Conference Room furniture collection.
The set was functional, although not much to look at. No theme, no color, no purposeful lack of color, just pieced together. Given the horrible sound, the visual aspects of this show became even more important, so set design, too, fell below expectations.
The 7 piece band, led by Margi Pietsch, was excellent (although overpowering singers), so what was with the recorded music for the big dance number ("Kickline") at the opening of Act 2? And why have the Emcee make an entrance in the middle of that number. It's the fact that it starts with him as an anonymous dancer, and the audience is shocked when he's revealed, that they realize he has tricked them again into his world of deception and illusion. One more (and important) point lost in this production.
The world of "Cabaret" is nothing if not illusion, deception, and manipulation, most evident in the character of the Emcee. He never seemed to be in control of the evening, as he is written to be--master of ceremonies. He simply showed up, sang or danced, and disappeared. That is a major point missed by co-directors Chris Hall and Katie Rouse. Ironic that two directors created a one-dimensional interpretation of a multi-layered script, compounded by an amateurish combination of lighting, set design, and costumes, exacerbated by the audience's inability to hear and understand what is there in the script.
And herein lies the ultimate failure of this "Cabaret": How did a music director, Jason Meeks, two directors, Mr. Hall and Ms. Rouse, and unknown producers deceive themselves into thinking that any visual or performance aspect of this production could negate the totally unacceptable sound quality, and offer this as a professional production and an acceptable product for the Atlanta theater community?
If you go to this show, take a copy of the script, so that you will understand why "Cabaret" has endured and captured audiences with its powerful message for decades. Besides, you'll be glad you had something to read…ja? Ja!


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This week was all about super hero alter egos! My post is going to be a two-parter. Today, here's me – plain, normal Toni J! Tomorrow will be my super self. If you ever read 2D Glasses, you're thinking "wait, blonde?" Yeah, I picked up a box-o-blonde instead of red this time. Gotta switch …Continue reading Face Off s8: Super Self
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After watching Prisoners last night, I had a dream where a much poorer Batman was in charge of saving the day. Everything went wonderfully and the crime was solved within a day or two. He works in a garage / workshop by day and used parts to make the armor in his costume. The …Continue reading Batman redesign – underclass hero
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The "Ruhrpott" is not only Germany's biggest metropolitan area, it also has become an important part of Germany's role in information technology. RuhrJs is a conference for JavaScript developers.
Success in the digital age. Make omni-channel furniture retail work.
What's the best way to integrate online with bricks and mortar, creating a seamless omnichannel customer journey?
How can you really get to know your customers?
How can you reduce delivery time and cost in an omnichannel world?
Turn Thinking into Doing – Digital transformation is today's top corporate priority. New possibilities to profoundly revolutionize your processes, competencies, and business model are at your fingertips. But how can you start to use new technologies such as AI, Voice Recognition or Machine Learning already today?
The IndustryForum Retail event explores customer journeys at a deeper level, combining online and offline environments. Book your slot in advance to meet our experts who'll help you to find the ideal solutions for the right budget.
At the "Digital Transformation" event in Zaandam, you'll meet management from the fields of IT, business transformation, digital marketing and innovation. Enlightening presentations from first-rate speakers on the topic of digital transformation will provide even greater impetus for digital transformation at your company!
KPS, SAP and the ASUG Apparel, Footwear & Fashion Special Interest Group invite you to the annual dinner at SAPPHIRE. This exclusive dinner is a great opportunity to network with fellow fashion companies. Registration is required in order to attend.
Communications, marketing and digital managers will meet to discuss the digital innovation process. The event will focus on how companies can improve their positioning in the digital world. Presentations and workshops will cover exciting topics and provide the opportunity for the exchange of experience on many digital issues.
"The Digital Enterprise"- Analysis and Discussion of Current Digitalization and Technology Topics. To strengthen the awareness of the significance of digitalization, drive innovation and elucidate approaches to shaping the digital change. Discussion rounds with high-profile participants and exciting keynotes with best practice presentations. Platform for the exchange of experience, know-how transfer and networking across industries.
Data changes us. Whether it's fashion, DIY, spare parts wholesalers or groceries stores, retail is rapidly becoming a data-driven sector. Algorithms evaluate purchasing behavior, shop systems interconnect all sales channels, and chatbots and intelligent devices are changing how we interact with customers. How can you use these new technologies for your company and stand out from the competition? Inspiring formats, relevant topics and networking opportunities in a congenial atmosphere – that's the SAP Forum for Retail 2018.
The retail industry forum delves deep into customer journeys which are seeing the merger of online and offline environments. The meetings arranged in advance will help you to coordinate with organizations well suited to your business solutions and investment requirements.
Under the motto of "Discover the Universe", we will together address topics of the future that interest you and your company at the SAP Forum in Linz. Delve into the digital universe and experience infinite dimensions, speed that knows no boundaries and undreamed of possibilities.
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European Strategy Forum Retail dives deep into customer journeys merging online and offline environments. The event will both discuss the trends and tackle the issues in the industry. At the event you will meet and exchange thoughts with C-level Executives responsible for growth strategies and business development across Europe.
Exchange of experience and networking beyond company and departmental boundaries! A wide spectrum of topics and exchange of experiences at the highest level awaits you at #IDEE 2018. Discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by digital business in a digital world using examples of successful business cases.
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iPod & Treadmill Walking Workouts
Let's face it -- a regular treadmill routine boosts your health, but it can make your eyes glaze over with boredom. This is where the iPod can assist you in a more ways than one. There is more to using the iPod during exercise than sticking in your headphones and listening to music; you can also access personal trainer podcasts and specialized workout music, much of it for free.
Do-It-Yourself Genius
Music lovers out there might know what music works for your exercise routine and the beats that help you keep up your own rhythm. You have probably created your own exercise playlist and timed it to fit your treadmill program. If you don't have time to make your own playlist, turn on Genius in your iTunes account, choose a song you like to exercise to and Genius will create a playlist of songs that match it, or make recommendations for new songs you should download for your exercise playlist.
The Fitness Function
The iPod Nano has a fitness function that incorporates a pedometer to measure your steps on the treadmill and a way of creating workouts to your favorite music. You'll need to enter your height and weight in your iPod; don't forget to update your weight when it changes. Chose the units of measurement you want to use, whether its miles or kilometers. You can also choose to get your information via audio feedback and you can even change the "voice" that you'll hear. You can set distance and calories-burned goals and then select a music playlist, an audio book or a motivational podcast to accompany this particular workout.
Ready-to-Hear Playlists
The iTunes store is a source of a selection of free music playlists, as well as paid-for music. Search the store for workout music products that provide free playlists set to different heart rates. Some podcasts last for between 30 to 60 minutes and promise high-energy music that has the advantage of providing a fixed tempo for specific types of workouts whether it is walking or running on your treadmill.
Personal Trainer Podcasts
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Arlen Spector, the Republican Senator from Pennsylvania and a key vote on EFCA, has publicly announced he will not support the bill, thus eliminating the possibility of a vote of cloture. (Cloture means closure. Here is an explanation of it from the Senate.) In his remarks Specter also suggested that the National Labor Relations Act needed an overall. Michael Moore, at the Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Blog, gives a detailed explanation of Specter's remarks. My reading of this overall actually sounds still too biased in favor of unions and is not much more than another way of institutionalizing EFCA.
I am in agreement with both Ruettimann and Specter. It is time to look at modernizing and revising labor laws passed in the 1930's and 1940's. The world is a much different place now with a much different workforce. However, in order to do that both sides of the table must be interested and UNIONS are not interested in doing that. They see this time and this administration as an opportunity to regain power, using old methods and old tactics that perpetuate old union points of view. Why negotiate a new way of doing things if you think the deck is stacked in your favor? (explanation of that idiom)
That is why it is important to defeat this law! Passage will not bring about a new, even way of doing things. It will bring about a new way of doing the old things and it will be in favor of the unions. And once that is done it will be a long-time before we get reform.
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Apologies for the delay. We've been holding off on a broad re-launch because we wanted/needed a few things done first:
All of the content is complete. The last official lesson, Using Macros with Power Pivot, was published this past weekend.
The Alchemy book is on track. Students of the class will receive an electronic copy of Power Pivot Alchemy before it even goes to the printer. I just got back from Bill Jelen's secret winter hideout, where we conducted a marathon writing session. I am now confident we will be distributing the "early bird" e-version to students during the month of February.
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With a roster spot open, the Sox then called up outfielder Alejandro De Aza. He had an immediate impact with the Sox. In his first at bat of the season, De Aza hit a two-run homerun as the White Sox defeated the Tigers 2-1. John Danks struck out 10 in picking up his 4th win of the season and Santos got his 21st save. With the win, the Sox moved to 51-52, 1 1/2 games behind the Cleveland Indians and just 3 1/2 behind the Tigers. The Sox now get a day off in preparation for their big weekend series against the A.L. East leading Boston Red Sox. Gavin Floyd (8-9) will face Tim Wakefield (6-3).
It's no secret that Miguel Cabrera is off to an incredible start, but the Tigers are also getting major contributions from Brandon Inge, who appears to be reborn in his return to third base. Last season, Inge hit .263 in 13 games against the sale jerseys, striking out 12 times and registering only five RBIs. Inge's performance could play an enormous role on the outcome of this series.
They were an impressive two innings of work for Sale. With little to look forward to, he represented the city well. At the break, Sale is fifth in the American League in ERA and Strike outs. On the flip side is record is just 6-8 on the season. That is the result of little run support and a bad team supporting him.
Ballplayers should not be able to do on a baseball field what if they did it outside the ballpark could get them arrested. When you throw a ball at someone with the intent to do harm it is the equivalent of Assault and Battery.
Two huge holes remain in Boston's lineup with David Ortiz listed as doubtful and Kevin Youkilis still on the DL with a sore back. None the less, the Red Sox continue to lead the Majors in hitting with a .278 team batting average and scoring with an average of 5.32 runs a game.
He could be in the mix for a bullpen role, but given he was better as a double-A starter than triple-A reliever in 2010 he could see some extended innings this spring as the Sox gauge his viability as a starting option. While his starting success didn't come in Charlotte, he probably has as good a shot to pitch well this March than Humber and/or Harrell just given their meddling triple-A numbers.
So, two things to watch for with Owens this spring: if he's able to hit the ball with authority and if he's able to be patient and get on base a lot. If he can't do those two things, he still may win the starting centerfield job, but he won't be any kind of a long-term solution.
In the 11th, Kelvin Herrera (2-3, 5.02 ERA) gave up a solo home run to Jordan Danks, the second HR of Danks' career. Closer Addison Reed (2.40 ERA) retired the side to earn his 11th save.


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The Greatest Scene from the Godzilla Movie
Godzilla was a freaking awesome movie. It had too many people messing up the experience since it should just have been Godzilla fighting other stuff from the get-go.
The movie has a lot of moments where it kind of shows you the fights, but kinda doesn't… I was at the edge of anticipation... until a certain scene in the movie where Ken Watanabe just says it… This has to be the greatest scene in the movie at least for me. Because it was when sh*t got real.


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My academic background is in sociolinguistics, and much of my early research was on language varieties, in particular youth language, which was the topic of my PhD dissertation. My recent and current research is mostly concerned with language and mediation. Drawing in theory and method on sociolinguistics, text and media linguistics and discourse analysis, I've done research on language use and language style in a number of mass, niche and new media genres such as news discourse, youth media, film and lyrics, advertising, chat, web forums, and texting. Depending on topic and question, these topics are linked to broader research fields such as such language in adolescence, language and identities, multilingualism and code-switching, sociolinguistic style, globalization, and others. I'm especially interested in diversity, the socially diverse use of media and the resulting diversity in media language itself, and as a consequence, my view has often been captured by fringe media such as fanzines and flyers. Besides sociolinguistics I draw inspiration from areas such as linguistic anthropology, youth and media sociology, cultural and media studies. Many of my publications are in (and on) German, but I have also worked with Greek and English.
A few more specific words on my current areas of interest in research (dates refer to publication years of papers that can be accessed via the "writing" section):
Linguistic diversity in media discourse:
I am interested in all aspects of linguistic variability in the media, including standard/dialect variation, multilingualism, or just specific linguistic structures such as lexical innovation or spelling. I look at language in the media in terms of audience design, especially beyond mass audiences, i.e. in niche, fringe, community and minority media. But I also consider linguistic diversity in the media as a language-ideological resource. Recent writing in this area includes a research survey of language and space in the media (2009) and a study of the ideologization of ethnic styles of speaking (2007, 2010).
Computer-mediated communication:
My work on CMC started during my postdoc in 1998-2000. I ask how the tension between technology and social context shapes language online, and how new media users draw on semiotic (linguistic and multimodal) resources to construct social identities and relationships. I've done work – with German and Greek data – on sociolinguistic style, multilingualism and code-switching, Greek-to-Latin transliteration, and multimodality. My current writing is on Web 2.0 environments and their consequences for CMC sociolinguistics.
Language and youth:
The topic of my PhD thesis was a sociolinguistic study of German youth language, published in 1998. In the same year, I edited a multilingual volume entitled Jugendsprache–langue des jenues–youth language (1998, with Arno Scholz) and a few years later a volume on Discourse Constructions of Youth Identities (2003, with Alexandra Georgakopoulou). My 2005 HSK handbook article on Research on youth language and the 2006 paper Jugendsprachen als kommunikative soziale Stile offer research surveys and draw lines of connection between different strands of language and youth research. My more recent engagement with this field focuses on new multiethnic styles of language among migrant youth – 'ethnolects' – and their stylization and ideologization in the media.
Hip-hop language:
I started looking at the language and discourse of hip-hop in 1998 in collaboration with Arno Scholz (University of Stuttgart). The two of us carried out a contrastive analysis of rap lyrics from five European countries and published a few papers on the recontextualization of rap in Europe (2002, 2004, 2006). In 2002 I organised a conference on language and identity in hip-hop, which turned into the 2003 volume HipHop: Globale Kultur – lokale Praktiken. There and in later writing (2005, 2009) I developed a framework of hip-hop discourse in terms of three spheres. I've also written on Greek hip-hop (2009, 2004) and multilingualism in German-based migrant rap releases (forthcoming).
Language and popular culture, 'fictional sociolinguistics':
Through the study of genres such as advertising, song lyrics and films I am becoming increasingly aware of strategic uses of linguistic difference in popular culture, and especially so in fictional genres. I see this as an underdeveloped area that deserves much more attention, given the social impact of mass-mediated fiction, and promises fascinating lines of interdisciplinary dialogue.
Globalization/localization and global English:
I've been writing on English/national language contact since my PhD dissertation, and gradually moved towards looking at that type of language contact in terms of processes of globalization and localization. I discuss the mediation and global spread of vernacular English in a number of papers and in connection to both CMC and hip-hop discourse.


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You'll Like The 2007 GMC Savana If...
If you have a business and need a substantial amount of room for tools or storage, the Savana is hard to top. A choice of two powerful V8 engines on passenger models, a Duramax diesel on certain cargo vans, varied towing ability and optional all-wheel drive make the Savana a suitable choice for business and family use.
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If you are used to driving a minivan, the Savana may prove to be too much vehicle. The V8 can be fuel-thirsty, especially when the vehicle is loaded with passengers or heavy equipment. Newer vans, such as Dodge's diesel-powered Sprinter, make better use of their interior space.
What's New
The 1500 Passenger Van now has a 5.3-liter V8 as standard equipment. Customers can order a FlexFuel version of the 5.3-liter engine, allowing it to run on either gasoline or E85.
Interior Features
Last year, the Savana's interior makeover gained it a new headliner, new door panels, new dash, plush carpets, a new engine cover and new fabrics for the seats. The Savana's vast interior can be configured to seat up to 15 people, or it can be outfitted to provide storage racks suitable for holding equipment and hardware. On Passenger models, the big glass side panels make it easy to see what's around you, and their deep tint keeps prying eyes away. A Fuel-Operated Heater (FOH) is available for the first time on models equipped with the Duramax diesel. The FOH system rapidly heats the vehicle's interior when the weather turns cold.
Exterior Features
The Savana is about as contemporary as a rolling box can be. It features rounded edges, high-mounted side taillights and flush side-glass. Large side mirrors aid in parking and lane-change maneuvers and the tall side glass makes it easy to see vehicles traveling close by. Cargo vans can be equipped with small doors for accessing interior storage compartments and there are a number of rear-door configurations from which to choose, including the industry's first 60/40-split left-hand hinged side door.
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Although hardly the vehicle you'd want for running laps at the race track, the big Savana is not as truck-like to drive as one might expect. GM has paid due diligence to the steering and brakes, giving them a firm feel that instills confidence even when fully loaded. Cornering and braking do differ depending upon cargo weight, but with the heavy-duty upgrades for the brakes, transmission and suspension, the Savana can be outfitted to deal with the heaviest loads and still remain quite comfortable.
Pricing Notes
The Savana 1500 Passenger Van has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $27,455, while the 1500 Cargo Van is $22,720. The 3500 Extended Cargo Van with the Duramax diesel has an MSRP of $33,669. A look at the Fair Purchase Price shows the typical transaction price for the Savana to be about $500 above dealer invoice on both the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models. For up-to-date information on what consumers are currently paying for Savanas, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price before you buy. Also be sure to look at the Incentives page to see what deals may apply to you. The Savana is expected to retain moderate resale value, slightly better than the Ford Econoline series.
Notable Equipment
The Savana 1500 Cargo Van has a 195-horsepower V6 engine, while the 1500 Passenger Van is fitted with a 5.3-liter V8. Other standard features include air conditioning, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), swing-out side doors, dual side mirrors, eight-person seating and a 6,300-pound tow rating.
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The Savana can be equipped with a number of engine options including a 5.3-liter V8 (standard with all-wheel drive and on Passenger Vans), a 6.0-liter V8, a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8 and a FlexFuel 5.3-liter V8. Other popular options include all-wheel drive, a cold-climate package, tow package, dual heated power mirrors, power windows, six-way power driver's seat, rear air conditioning, auxiliary-transmission oil cooler and aluminum wheels. The Pro Plus Package includes additional interior lights, side access panels with remote release, heated power side mirrors and keyless entry.
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4.3-liter V6
195 horsepower @ 4600 rpm
260 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/20
4.8-liter V8
285 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
295 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA
5.3-liter V8
295 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
335 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 10/13 (E85 Passenger), 11/14 (E85 Cargo), 14/18 (Gasoline RWD), 14/18 (Gasoline AWD)
6.0-liter V8
300 horsepower @ 4400 rpm
360 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA
6.6-liter Turbodiesel V8
250 horsepower @ 3200 rpm
460 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA
Editors' Notes
The GMC Savana is a favorite of small business owners and working people everywhere. No pickup or SUV can match the Savana's cargo hauling capabilities, nor can they be so easily retrofitted to serve specific needs. Be it a rolling carpenter shop or a 15-passenger transport, the Savana serves an important role in an ever more mobile society. GMC, however, can no longer afford to be complacent, now that Dodge has dropped its long-running Ram van and replaced it with a diesel-powered European model known as the Sprinter. An excellent work truck, the Sprinter cannot rival the Savana in the luxury conversion van field, although rival Ford offers a full-size van that can go toe-to-toe with the Savana.


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The start of the decade saw the rise of Teen-Pop, with the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera dominating; that didn't last long however as Hip-Hop and Rap soon took over.
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