text: Fred L. Drake wrote: > > I have a draft copy of the XBEL documentation. It's available at: > > http://www.python.org/sigs/xml-sig/xbel/doc/ > > It is incomplete, but I am interested in comments. I've attached > the current DTD below; the only change is that <info> now requires at > least one <metadata>. Software that removes the last <metadata> > should discard the <info> as well. > I don't recall that we reached resolution on the metadata stuff; > I'll leave it alone unless issues are brought up at this point. > We also haven't reached a conclusion regarding the use of parameter > entities to make the DTD more easily extended; are there any remaining > issues there? My inclination is to "do it right" to allow DTD reuse, > but there were sentiments that went the other way. The DTD wasn't attached :-) Nevertheless, I feel that the metadata element has very little purpose. Given the presence of XML Namespaces (http://www.w3.org/TR/WD-xml-names), I don't think that the metadata tag adds any value. Rather than use <metadata owner="http://foo.com/app">, we can use <app:mytag xmlns:app="http://foo.com/app">. Of course, there are other ways to specify the use of a namespace, but the point is that a "metadata-like" facility has already been defined in a standardized fashion (with the caveat of minor perturbations to the working draft prior to IETF acceptance). <info> still adds some value, in that the spec can say "app-specific extensions should go into the <info> element; any application should retain all child elements of the <info> element when manipulating items in the XBEL document." %common.attrs% is not very useful as an extension. It is located to broadly for somebody to extend the DTD. If you try to add something into %common.attr% it shows up EVERYWHERE. eek. Personally, I'm of the mind that somebody can issue a second version of the DTD, rather than attempt to extend it. At the present time, I'm not aware of apps that actually make use of extending a DTD. Why should we make an attempt which might not even be in the right direction? I'd say: let some precedent exist before biting this off. Further, given the presence of XML namespaces, an XBEL document can simply be incorporated *within* another XML document. i.e. extension via containment, rather than extension via derivation. The simplest designs always seem to be the most used designs, in my book. :-) (and I'm a big fan of KISS) Cheers, -g -- Greg Stein (email@example.com)


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Penola is located 51km north of Mt Gambier, not far from the Victorian state border. The little township secured a calling card on Australia's tourism circuit when Mary MacKillop was recognised as the first Australian Saint through canonisation in the Roman Catholic Church.
Sister Mary of the Cross MacKillop found her calling here where she worked tirelessly and selflessly alongside Father Julian Tenison Woods developing a school and working in education and social welfare. Her compassion and devotion and the remarkably giving life Mary led can be discovered here at the Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre.
Mary MacKillop's life is documented and displayed in the interpretive centre and a replica classroom has been set up in the original schoolhouse where Mary taught and lived in the 1960's. The interesting and educational centre dedicated to Australia's first Saint is open daily from 10am to 4pm and a nominal entry fee applies.
This lovely town offers this unique shrine to a remarkable woman so worthy of remembrance. Mary's story is an extraordinary part of Australian history and Catholic Education. If you're in the region on your travels do yourself a favour and visit the Mary MacKillop Centre. Learn the story of compassion, devotion and selflessness and get a real feel good out of the accomplishments of a gone but not forgotten Saint whose impact will last a lifetime.
Penola also offers the Coonawarra experience, one of South Australia's most acclaimed wine regions. Boasting at least 10 wineries within 5km of the town centre, it's the perfect place to base yourselves and explore the scenic countryside, vineyards and indulge a bit. This state is famous for its wineries and there are certainly plenty to explore here.
This historic township in the heart of wine country is a breath of fresh air. Wide open spaces, grapevines galore and plenty to tempt the tastebuds.
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We pride ourselves in delivering the best dining experience possible and we have launched an additional range of new exciting healthy living inspired menus.
New Menu Options
Featuring freshly picked fruits, vegetables and spices grown on site in our extensive Organic Farm, Honey from our community Organic Honey Program and freshly caught fish, we aim not only treat you to a delightful array of delicious flavors, but offer a natural healthy alternative to today's modern processed stodgy foods.
Our menus will give yourself a break from all the preservatives, wheat and E-numbers found in most modern processed foods.
Dine on natural organic healthy food – you will be amazed at the difference it make to your well-being and energy levels !
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Local search. It drives online success and can be a big miss if not properly executed. The search engines heavily favor local businesses in an effort to provide quality results. Your restaurant might never rank for 'pizza' in an organic search but if you have a restaurant with proper local listings completed, you might find yourself on page 1. If you're a small business, with a physical address, you need to be found.
You may know about the local listings in search engines but what about the free directories that offer results? Learn more about how they work and where you should be represented (subscribe to the free UpCity Daily Tips newsletter for more tips on taking advantage of local search).
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These are not on the list because we write about the importance of them so often. But, you're missing a huge opportunity if you have yet completed your Google+ Business page, Bing Local Business, or Yahoo! local page yet. This is a huge advantage for SEO. The more places you are listed, the better. See also Top 20 Search Experts for advice on mastering your local presence.
The Secret to Local Listings
Keep it the same! Do not vary your address, phone number or business name. Even a slight variation in spelling (i.e. Ave. vs Avenue, or Street vs St.) cause duplications of your business. Create a separate document that lists each of these 'local profile listings', then copy/paste each time you fill out a new profile. This will maintain a consistency and save you time trying to clean up a mess later. Important listing information includes:
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How Local Directories Work
Local directory listings spider results across the we from a variety of listing including Google, Bing, and others. They aggregate these and serve up results depending on search. This is where the consistency in listings help. The spiders only read data and can't assess the variations in company names to know they are the same thing.
Just a short while ago, free local directories were a dime a dozen and the quality of listings not great. Search engines have gotten smarter over the years and 'spammy' type directories don't rank well on search. However, there are still a few very important free directories around that are worth your effort.
Free Directories That Matter
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If you have a few extra dollars in the budget, an upgrade to a paid/premium account never hurts. Local expert Andrew Shotland provides his 2012 best local directory list, these are not necessarily free but worth the investment.
If you're a small business, you can't afford to miss out. Get found with local listings across the web.


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A blog about random things and sometimes about my work translating and developing KDE and anything
Sunday, August 15, 2010
KDE 4.5 lunch in Madrid
After countless KDE release parties in Barcelona the KDE people in Madrid seem to have gotten their act together and are organizing a KDE 4.5 lunch release event in Madrid the 21st of August. Drop by and make sure you organize enough to make sure there's another one in 6 months ;-)
Publicat per Albert Astals Cid a 11:04 PM
Etiquetes de comentaris: kde, madrid, release party
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Will you serve spaKhetti? ;)
- Monday, August 16, 2010 9:58:00 AM
ara una vez que se hace en Madrid me pilla en Munich, tendré que esperar a la 4.6
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Hello! I am *finally* back after a push to get the fourth Dead in the City novel finished. Whew! But no rest for the weary and onward….
If you read LUCK OF THE IRISH in the GET LUCKY anthology, then you got a taste of Declan and Maggie's story but there's more to the tale.
On June 30th the full-length version of LUCK OF THE IRISH will be released. I can't wait 🙂
It will be $0.99 for a limited time! The price will go up soon after it is released, so pre-order your copy today!


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It's become fashionable to say that your favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, and every so often I say those words. What I mean is that Thanksgiving is a holiday that's entirely about food. The glorious turkey. The stuffing your mother used to make. And pies, pies, pies.
When you say your favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, you're not just praising Thanksgiving -- you're secretly dissing Christmas, with all its mercenary trappings and its promise of day-after holiday depression.
But the truth is I am demented over Christmas. I love it. I love twinkle lights, I love my tree (which I put up the first week of December), and I love Christmas dinner. Unlike Thanksgiving dinner, which is practically written in stone, Christmas dinner is a feast with no real rules. Days of discussion precede it. Goose? Prime rib? Turkey all over again? What about ham? And then there are the desserts. The desserts of Christmas are divine, and they are true holiday recipes, the definition of which is that you would not be caught dead eating them at any other time of the year. It wouldn't be Christmas without something like gingerbread, or a Yule log, or a plum pudding with hard sauce.
So at Christmas we have them all. We have gingerbread cookies on the tree, decorated with the names of all the current and previous household members. We have a Yule log that someone brings. And I always make a plum pudding with hard sauce, which I am the only person who eats.
But the big favorite in our house is the Peppermint Pie. This pie, which I swear is my own completely original invention, is a recent addition to our Christmas repertory. It has many advantages, one of which is that children like it as much as adults, and another of which is that it's incredibly easy to make. It requires only one piece of equipment -- one of those gas doohickeys that you caramelize creme brulee with. The crust is made of Oreo cookies, the filling is made with store-bought ice cream mixed with peppermint sticks, and the top is a lovely meringue. It can be made hours ahead, and because it's so sparkly and minty, you almost don't have to brush your teeth before going to bed.
Peppermint Pie
For the crust:
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookie crumbs
Cooking spray, such as Pam
For the filling:
3 pints best quality vanilla ice cream, softened
3/4 cup crushed peppermint sticks, or more if you feel like it (plus some shaved chocolate if you want)
For the top:
5 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Chocolate sauce (I use Fran's hot fudge sauce)
One 9-inch pie pan or springform pan
Clear out space in your freezer for a fairly tall pie.
Make cookie crumbs by removing the white filling from the Oreo cookies and pulverizing the cookies. Add melted butter. Spray a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan with Pam and pat crumb mixture into the pan. Refrigerate.
Put peppermint sticks into a baggie and smash with a hammer. Be sure you have all different size of crumbs and chunks. Mix quickly into the softened ice cream and pour into the pie dish. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze. You can leave it in the freezer for most of the day.
At some point, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Slowly add the sugar and beat about 3 minutes until stiff. Pile onto the ice cream pie and then, using your gas doohickey, brown the meringue. Freeze again. (This pie can also be topped with whipped cream as an alternative to meringue.) Serve within a couple of hours with warm chocolate sauce.
Merry Christmas.


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Lamborghini once again forays into the mobile world by means of four new luxury devices. The Italy-based manufacturer of sports cars is showcasing the L2800 tablet, new TL700 smartphone, the TL688 Spyder featurephone, and the TL820 Spyder 2 featurephone.
Despite being luxury devices, however, these gadgets do not carry top-of-the-line specifications. Rather, the word "luxury" describes the materials used on the devices' exteriors, like gold and crocodile skin.For instance, the L2800 Lamborghini tablet only has Android 2.3 Gingerbread, an old OS, onboard. Eventually, however, the device might have an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Its processor, a Qualcomm processor that is possibly single-core and has a clock speed of only 1.2 GHz, leaves some to be desired, as well. Its other internal specifications include 4 GB of internal storage along with 512 MB of RAM. Outside, it is equipped with built-in speakers, a 2 megapixel front camera, a 5 megapixel rear camera, and a card reader for microSD. Its sapphire crystal display display, in the meantime, measures 9.7 inches and has a native resolution of 1024 × 768pixels. The device will reportedly carry a price tag of $2,290, €1,840 or 75,000 RUB.
Next up is its handset, the Lamborghini TL700, which also has Android 2.3 Gingerbread as its operating system. It also has a sapphire crystal display that is of the WVGA type. This screen spans 3.7 inches. Like the tablet, a Qualcomm-brand processor may be found on the phone, although its speed is unidentified. There is moreover 4 GB of internal storage on the phone and a 1,400 mAh battery. A VGA front camera and a 5 megapixel rear camera complete the list of known specifications. For its part, the TL700 retails at $2,750, €2,200 or 90,000 RUB.
Lastly the two featurephones called the TL688 Spyder and the TL820 Spyder 2 have similar designs and internal form factors. They both have QVGA displays, dual cameras, and GPRS and EDGE connectivity options. Their price range runs from 60,000 RUB to 80,000 RUB.
Previously, the company already worked with other device manufacturers, such as with Asus on the ZXI phone in 2008. However, that plan had been scrapped. It later partnered with TAG Heuer to create a luxury phone called the Meridiist Lamborghini in 2009.
**Clarification: Tonino Lamborghini is a separate company from the sports car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini. They share the same name because "Tonino Lamborghini" was founded by Ferrucio Lamborghin's son. However, the new phone is not associated with the automaker Lamborghini**


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This article, published in High Performance Buildings Magazine, presents the process used for delivering NREL's Research Support Facility (RSF) as a replicable blueprint to achieve a large reduction in building energy use and to adopt a net zero energy approach for large-scale commercial buildings (ZEB) without increasing cost.
"When designers of the first net zero energy school in the U.S. considered how they would approach the lighting design differently using today's LED technology, the results extended far beyond just switching out the lightbulbs. The hypothetical redesign of Richardsville (Ky.) Elementary classrooms involves rethinking the daylighting design based on the evolution of LED lighting and the cheaper cost of photovoltaics (PV)."


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I've been working like a crazy horse this week finishing up my last lesson for Spellbinders Projects over at My Creative Classroom - and getting the first class of 2011 ready for enrollment. I can hardly believe that IT. IS. ALMOST. 2011. Where has the dang time gone? It seems like just yesterday it was 2001 and my boy was just a baby.
I've got my Winter/Spring Line-up of classes at MCC all planned out - and the new classes I'll begin developing next week are really exciting.
A little Mixed Media - and a LOT of Spellbinders. ALOT, and I'm really excited about the Spellbinders classes.
In the meantime, I've got to get back to work preparing the classrooms, developing the lessons and getting my classrooms ready for LOTS of learning!
thanks for stopping by, hope you are having a great week and are crossing things off your Holiday Lists and making sure to be a little bit naughty and a whole lot nice!


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The way in which you sit at your office desk could be causing neck strain. This can lead to neck pain, headaches and even pins and needles in your arms. This is not something that you have to put up with. You can make minor adjustments to the way in which you sit at your desk and relieve the discomfort in your neck.
This is something that you should think about if you are investing in new office furniture such as next day Duo Desks. Before you make this major investment, consider how you could safeguard your posture and your comfort.
Look after your posture with next day Duo Desks
Most desks are around 29" in height and fit an 'average' office worker. The problem with this is that very few office workers are 'average'. If you are just a few inches shorter or taller than average, you can find yourself in a very uncomfortable position when you are sat at a desk all day.
If your desk is too high, it will cause the shoulders to be overworked and your arm muscles may start to ache. Hunching the shoulders becomes a habit and the neck, shoulders and upper spinal column pay the price. This is easy to identify. Look at yourself in the mirror and check if your shoulders are raised towards your ears. If you feel a stretch as you try to bring them down it can indicate that you have been working for too long in a tense position. The trapezius muscles are found at the top of your shoulders, and they will feel tight and sore.
It is also likely that you are lifting your head to look at your monitor and this can cause tension, strain and discomfort in your neck. Adjust your chair or desk to alleviate the strain.
Working at a desk that is too low for you can also cause postural problems. You will need to work for long periods holding your arms out so that you can reach the keyboard and mouse. The muscles in your arms will soon become fatigued and this leads to pain.
A tall person who works at a low desk tends to adopt a 'slumped' posture. This puts a lot of strain on the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments and tendons) in the shoulders, neck and upper back. Over time, this can lead to tension and weakness. Postural problems caused by poor working practices can take months to rectify and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. It is best to prevent them with high quality, ergonomically designed office furniture.
Making the right purchase for your stature
Take some time to choose the correct office desk for your stature. There is a huge range of office furniture to suit all shapes and sizes at Office Furniture Online. You can choose from next day Duo Desks and chairs to suit all budgets. Make neck pain a thing of the past with new desk that is just right for you.


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San Francisco Transit Shelter Program
San Francisco, California is one of the most iconic cities in the entire world. Recognized for its cable cars, hilly neighbourhoods and Golden Gate bridge, the city remains a technological hub, rich in cultural interests. What better place to showcase the latest in transit shelter innovation.
In 2007, San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) partnered with out-of-home advertising giant Clear Channel, to sponsor a competition that would re-imagine the look of of the city's transit shelters. San Francisco's Lundberg Design beat out 35 other submissions to win the contract. Our stakeholders required a turn-key provider who could bring this fresh concept to fruition. Our team was responsible for overseeing the production of 1,100 new transit shelters. A completion date was set for 2013.
LMG's modular approach to construction blended seamlessly with the sophisticated new design. Featuring the latest advances in sustainable technology, these new shelters would be a far cry from the typical North American bus shelter. Features would include:
- Energy efficient LED lighting
- A beacon device for signalling approaching buses
- Wireless routers enabling online access for travellers
- NextBus displays with intercoms for the visually impaired
LMG, along with 3form Materials Solutions and Konarka Power Plastic, was responsible for developing a polycarbonate roof structure embedded with photovoltaic cells. The resulting solar roof would power each shelter's components, and permit excess power to be fed back into the city grid. With sustainability a top priority, the roof and structural metals were also comprised of recycled material, as high as 70% in the steel beams.
The eye-catching wave on top of the shelter is a testament to the project's overall unique vision. LMG's mechanically sealed roof system permits any type of substrate to be used. Our product's versatility opens up a world of possibilities for designers. The striking red colouration (also produced in Amber) evokes San Francisco's coastal geography, just as the shelter's steel beams reference the city's famous bridges. LMG's products allow for creative expression and flexibility. Our modular templates could easily adapt to meet the challenges imposed by San Francisco's formidable topography.
Mayor Gavin Newsom unveiled the first operational shelter with a ribbon cutting ceremony in June of 2009.
It's easy to see why the completed shelters received so many positive accolades in the press (Fortune, Popular Mechanics). Award-winning and crowd-pleasing, these shelters changed the way people viewed sustainable energy and public transit in the Bay Area.
Looking for more details on this or any other LMG project? Contact us today.


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LOG / SOS Team
LOG / SOS 2017 team wearing blankets they made for the homeless
Not pictured: Josh B, Abby D, Virginia G, April H, Monica H,
Marissa K, Isabel S, Andy R, Brittany S, Brandon W and Terry M
The LOG / SOS 2017 team meets on Monday evenings, led by Coleaders Erin Pinter and Ricardo Carbajal Diaz. See the LOGblog post from two weeks ago for info about these two co's.
Every week, the LOG / SOS 2017 is striving to be in service and make a difference in other people's lives. The photo above shows some of the team members wrapped in fleece blankets they just earlier that evening. The team's theme song is Flashlight by Hunter Hayes. Check it out here.
The LOG / SOS team will join over 500 other youth and adults at Bethel College for the SOS Student Weekend on June 29-July 2, 2017.
This coming Sunday evening …
Seniors On A Rise 2017 – Come Bless Our Graduating Seniors
Sunday, May 21
7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Firehouse
Aaron, Alex, Alexis, Aliya, Andrew, Ashley, Cassie, Chaz, Chloe, Connor, Ema, Emily, Erin, Erin, Ian, James, Jason, Jenni, Jose, Josh, Kelly, Kim, Lauren, Lexis, Liv, Lizzie, Mary, Mary, Meghan, Mitchell, Nate, Nick, Rachael, Ricardo, Riley, SeQuoia, Theresa.
Think how these special friends have impacted your life during your time in LOG – made you laugh, hugged you, shared deep stuff with you, sang with you, prayed with you.
Now they are completing their time in LOG and moving into the ranks of alumni (always a LOGger!). Come celebrate with them at SOAR. You won't want to miss the end of the year slideshow!
The Next Step: L•4•G #20
July 28-30, 2017 (note change of date)
L•4•G is the next step beyond a LOG weekend.
Saturday's focus is on growing in your Love•4•God. We experience God's love for us in our LOG weekends. L•4•G is when we try to learn how to love God back – through prayer, quiet times, Bible study etc. This year, our leaders will be our very own McKevor (McKenna & Trevor Killion).
Sunday's focus is on putting our love into action as we learn to Lead•4•God in our homes, schools, clubs, churches and friend groups. This year's leader will be Katie Mulligan who attended LOG #1 in California and until just recently led LOG in New Jersey.
PS from Terry – if you are currently a high school junior, take this piece of advice. The things we learn and experience during L•4•G are not just important life lessons. These are good tools for anyone who has hopes of serving as a CoLeader during their senior year. Just saying …
Important dates – mark your calendars:
– May 20-21 – – SOAR (Seniors On A Rise)
– June 2 – – LOG #92 Overnight
– June 3 – – Sneak Peek at Bashor
– June 17 – – Nelson's Chicken Fundraiser
– June 23-25 – – LOG #92 at Bashor Home
– June 29 – July 2 – – SOS at Bethel College
– July 22 – – 20 Year LOG Reunion
– July 28-30 – – The Next Step: L•4•G #20 (please note change of date)
Check out the LOG Photo Page for photos from recent LOG team meetings
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Great news! I just found out from Jessica over at The Art of Education that my blog has been selected as one of the finalists to win "Art Ed Blog of the Year!" Very exciting. This is such a great idea, and I've already discovered a lot of great new Art Ed Blogs through the nomination page. I'm very honored to be among such great blogs. I believe that I have visited each and everyone of the blogs nominated - they are all very great places to find Art Ed resources!
Here's the thing though... I need your help to win! Voting is open this whole week from today through Saturday the 21st. Could I ask you to take 30 seconds, follow this link: http://theartofed.com/
2012/01/15/finalists- announced-vote-for-art-ed- blog-of-the-year/and vote for our blog win?! All you have to do is click on Spats, Scraps, and Glue Blobs in the poll, and click vote! It's that easy. I found that readers of my blog are great people, so I'm confident that if you all take just a second to vote, we'll be promoted to one of the Top 10 Art Ed Blogs of 2011!
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This week I will be posting the dishes, which I have been making for the past few weeks for my husband (a part of his weight loss plan and he has lost more 20 pounds so far…so I guess my dishes seem to work :). My next 2 recipes are also in the same combination of lentils and whole grains. Meals or soup like these, especially the combination of whole grains with lentils and vegetables are filling and healthy too and doesn't make us miss out on our favorite foods. The soup recipe I have posted here is more or less sambar rice we make, but a little bit on the healthier side with lots of veggies and brown rice. This makes a complete meal by itself with a salad on side. I used a pressure cooker to cook the soup for fast cooking. This can be done on stove top too, it takes a little longer to cook the lentils this way but the taste is the same.
1. Lentils like green lentils, or masoor or moong dhal ½ cup.
2. Brown rice, ½ cup.
3. Onion, medium size, 1.
4. Diced tomatoes (fresh or canned), ½ cup.
5. Mixed vegetables, chopped into small pieces, 1 cup.
6. Cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon.
7. Coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon.
8. Salt and pepper as per taste.
9. Mixture of dry herbs, 1 tablespoon.
10. Garlic, 2 cloves.
11. Any seasoning mixture, 1 teaspoon.
12. Vegetable broth or tomato juice, 1 cup ( I sometimes use V8 tomato and vegetable soups, this gives a nice color to the soup and increases the veggie servings too).
Grind the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and keep aside. Dice the onion finely and crush the garlic coarsely. Heat a pressure pan or cooker with some oil. Add the diced onions when the oil turns hot and sauté for a few minutes until they turn brown. Add the canned tomatoes along with the veggies, crushed garlic, lentils, 3 cups of water, broth or tomato juice, salt and pepper and mix everything well. Cook for up to 3 whistles and let the pressure down. Add the ground powders and dry herbs now and mix everything well. Ladle hot soups into bowls and enjoy with a dollop of sour cream or nonfat yogurt on top.
A lighter version of the same soup made next week and served with salad.


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Chip Foose is a legend for a reason: 30 years turning ink and pencil lead into moving art has given him an unmatched eye for detail, with a focus on simplicity and clean styling. To cap off the celebration, Foose will be unveiling his 1939 Cadillac Custom Madam X Coupe — a car that never saw daylight outside of the sketch books of GM designer Art Ross.
Ross reimagined the 1935 Cadillac 60 Special Sedan as a lower, leaner coupe with a removable hard top. This coupe was to join the "Madame X" (Named for the silent 1920 film of the same name, starring Pauline Frederick) line of custom sedans built by Harley Earl's Art and Colour Studio for special clients, but Cadillac never built Ross' two-door design. Foose chose the design as inspiration for his latest project, Madam X, bringing the 80-year-old design to life.
Foose and his team of craftsmen are building the Madam X Coupe for dealership mogul Wes Rydell, and his wife, Vivian. Rydell has worked with Foose before, building a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air along with his Grand National Roadster Show "America's Most Beautiful Roadster" trophy-winning 1935 Chevrolet Phaeton.
"The Madam X Cadillac is turning out to be one of the most stylish cars I've ever built," said Chip. "It's a great combination of modern technology and old-school coachbuilding tradition. I can't wait to reveal it."
Flip through the gallery of build photos, and sit tight — Foose Designs says that the 1939 Madam X Coupe will be revealed later this summer.


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Share Your Workout with Your Pet
Many people use the time spent walking their pets as time for relaxation. But few think of using that time as an occasion for regular exercise. And many folks don't really take the "exercise" part of the equation seriously. While they enjoy taking the dog out and strolling through the neighborhood, they often don't indulge in activity sufficient to really burn off calories, tighten muscles or give cardio-vascular systems a real workout. Indeed, some people will go out, walk their dog, and return to sit and eat before the television for the remainder of the evening. Others make a big production out of using expensive exercise equipment at home or in the gym, when they could have the same exercise by really working out while walking their pet.
You might consider making your daily dog walk a real form of regular exercise. It wouldn't cost much and would benefit both you and your pet if incorporated into your daily regimen. Put on a GPS smartwatch with built in sports apps – available with a Groupon coupon from Garmin – to help you keep track of your activity while working out. Wear some comfortable activewear and bring along a water bottle and you are ready to start getting into shape. Take a different route each day so you don't get bored. And try making the exercise a game with your pet to make it more of a shared experience. There are also many clubs of individuals who like to exercise with their pets as a regular activity. It can be another way to meet folks and make friends. And take advantage of the opportunity to use some of Garmin's best exercise monitoring products like their wristwatch with built-in wristband heart monitor. Use a Groupon to obtain one that you can wear when exercising.
By making this a regular routine your pet will soon eagerly anticipate going out for the daily run. You will find it a great way to unwind after coming home from a day at work; exercise is one of the best ways to get rid of tensions built up in the workplace. And you will sleep sounder. Your regular run may be a bonding experience you share with your pet, and one that costs far less than membership in a gym or fitness club.… Read the rest ...


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Conducted jointly by the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and the Villanova School of Business, the program offers a Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM), Master of Taxation (MT) for non-lawyers, JD/LLM in Taxation, as well as Certificate Programs in specialized areas of taxation. Highlights include renowned faculty, comprehensive electives, on-campus and online formats, and the Nova Network.


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Gary Fritz has joined TripAdvisor's management team
as the Chief Growth Officer of TripAdvisor and President, Asia
In his capacity as Chief Growth Officer,
Mr. Fritz is responsible for driving growth and strategy across
the entire family of TripAdvisor brands. In his role as President
of APAC, he is responsible for leading TripAdvisor's operations
and strategy throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Stephen Kaufer, president and
CEO, TripAdvisor, Inc., said, "TripAdvisor is poised to capture both
inbound and outbound travel throughout the APAC region and we are
committed to developing and expanding our market position
throughout APAC. Gary's mandate to drive growth within the region,
and corporate strategy within our entire group of TripAdvisor
media brands, will help further solidify our leadership position
as the world's largest travel site helping travelers plan and book
the perfect trip."
Before joining TripAdvisor, Mr.
Fritz founded the advisory and investment group Amanogawa, LLC,
where he advised the leadership of several multi-national
companies on global strategy and expansion plans, with clients
that included Rakuten and TripAdvisor.
Mr. Fritz's
relationship with TripAdvisor spans more than a decade. He held a
variety of senior executive roles at Expedia, Inc. from 2003-2012
(when the company was part of Expedia). From 2008 to 2012, Gary
served as president, Partner Services Group for Expedia, where he
led Expedia's commercial activity and strategy on a global basis.
Mr. Fritz oversaw the sales, technology and operations teams on a
global basis.
"I'm really excited to take on this challenge
and look forward to working with the TripAdvisor team," said Mr.
Fritz. "We are uniquely positioned in Asia
Pacific to build and strengthen our relationships with domestic,
outbound and inbound travelers as we continue to develop and
expand our market leadership positions across the region.
TripAdvisor and its brands have an incredible platform for growth
and it is a beloved brand by consumers and partners alike with a
traffic base second to none. I am excited to partner with Steve
and the rest of the team to complete our transition into a booking
site, as well as being on the hunt for additional business lines.
This is a great time to be joining TripAdvisor."
Prior to Expedia, Mr. Fritz worked with the global consultancy
McKinsey & Company for 3 years focused on telecom and distressed
debt practices.
Mr. Fritz holds a Master's degree
from MIT and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Monterey, California
Software Engineer II with general guidance of a senior staff member, develop software for medium to large-sized projects by studying information needs; conferring with clients; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle. Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code. Improves operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field.
- May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Years of Experience: 3+ years in software engineering.
- 3+ years of experience developing J2EE application including J2EE/Java performance testing and tuning.
- Advanced experience with the following software languages: PL/SQL, C++, Java, JavaScript, Java Framework (i.e., Strut 2 and Spring), Apache Tomcat, Linux (Red Hat), GenEdit.
- Advanced Java programming and object-oriented analysis and design skills.
- Proficiency Level Required with MS Office Products: advanced.
- Full lifecycle experience with requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and support.
- 1+ years of MVC framework experience: STRUTS, SPRING MVC, JSF.
- 1+ years of PL/SQL experience.
- Experience working with Oracle databases.
- Strong experience in developing enterprise Java solutions following standard/best practices including SDLC, OOAD and design patterns.
- Experience in the design, development and implementation of batch applications.
- Intermediate/advanced understanding and working knowledge of software development methodologies (Waterfall, RUP, AGILE/SCRUM).
- Experience with Maven, Ant, or other build tools.
- Experience with CVS or other source code control system.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a public trust clearance or higher.
- U. S. Citizenship required per government contract.
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(pauses for applause)
Yep, I finished 'em. And I mailed them the day before yesterday (which means really they were done at the 17-day mark). This just might be my biggest bridal achievement so far. I was far more excited to mail these than I was to mail our wedding invitations.
The weird thing about wedding thank-you notes is that you really do feel genuinely grateful to alllll these people, but you hardly have time to be really thoughtful in each one because you've got a million of them to write. I did my best to really personalize each one and show how much we appreciated the gifts we received and the efforts people made to be there for us.
Here's what contributed to my being done so soon after the wedding:
- I've been writing thank-you notes for months. - I wrote all the shower thank-yous right after the showers, and I wrote thank-yous for mailed gifts as they came. This took care of about 60% of the thank-you notes before the wedding day.
- I had a Excel spreadsheet open while we opened wedding gifts. - I added a column for "gifts" to our guest list spreadsheet, and I just typed in what we opened. Then I just had to print out the spreadsheet and get to writing.
- I recruited my husband to help. - I know some people think it's the woman's job to do thank you notes and such, but I'm apparently too much of a feminist to let my husband get away with doing none of the work. I gave Jeff all the ones addressed to people I hardly know, or to his college friends. This saved me about seven thank-you notes during our engagement, and another ten or so post-wedding. It was hugely helpful though, because they were the ones it would have been harder for me to write meaningfully. I did make it easy on him by stamping and addressing the envelopes, and putting little Post-its inside the card with the person's name and what the gift was. :o)
- I had a deadline. - I told myself that no matter what, I'd be done before law school starts. And it starts on Monday, so I was working on a pretty small timeframe. Deadline = motivation.
So that's it! Goodbye thank-you notes! May you make your recipients feel appreciated and loved!
How long after your wedding did it take you to finish your thank-yous? Are thank-you notes a dying tradition?
PS - If you're the person who gave us a set of glasses and a Bed Bath & Beyond gift card, and you happen to be reading this, please let me know because your gift had no card and I'd love to send you a thank-you note!


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The object of this game is to trap the cat – keep him from jumping off the game board. You click on a circle and the cat jumps one place. Keep it up until you trap the cat and he can't escape. (via Bits and Pieces)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Waste some time
3 comments:
- Slobodan said...
lol interesting game. I got it trapped on the first try! :)
~ Vom Bullenfeld German Rottweiler puppies
- July 22, 2009 at 7:56 PM
- Marco said...
Wanna try this very interesting game. vendor autos
- February 21, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Marco said...
Oh, I was trapped so easily. social networking script
- February 21, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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During pregnancy there are major changes in the body, some which are the result of the hormones associated with pregnancy, and others that happen later, due to the size and pressure effects from the pregnant uterus, in the last trimester. At various stages in the pregnancy, women may experience different symptoms or feelings, some of which may be serious, others that are irritating and uncomfortable, but which don't affect the health of the baby itself. Let's look at some of those.
Bleeding during Pregnancy
It is not unusual for light bleeding to occur at various stages in the pregnancy. In the first few weeks, this may be associated with implantation bleeding. The bleeding will be light, short lived and not painful. However, it is difficult to be completely reassuring in this situation, and I would normally have women come in and be checked by a scan to confirm that the baby is healthy, and the fetal heart is present. Some pregnancies may continue happily, even in the presence of moderate to heavy bleeding, but these will need extra monitoring over the term. I always advise women that if they have any concern, even with light bleeding, they should call up and get checked out. Often the bleeding is fairly minor, from the edge of the placenta, and settles without any specific treatment. Occasionally, there is some bleeding from the tip of the cervix, where the lining becomes quite soft and friable, and bleeds easily after sport, exercise or intercourse.
Pain during Pregnancy
Pain is a symptom that every woman should take note of. However, there are some conditions in pregnancy where pain occurs, that don't signify a problem for the baby. Braxton Hicks contractions can sometimes be felt from the middle trimester. They are felt as a tightening or hardening of the uterus, which lasts for a few seconds to half a minute or so. Provided they are short lived, don't go on for more than a few minutes, and disappear when you rest, there should be no cause for concern. Again, it is sometimes difficult to sort out the difference between early labour pains in the third trimester and frequent Braxton Hicks contractions. If there is any doubt, call your doctor or the Maternity ward and speak to a midwife, who will advise as to how to proceed.
Ligament Pain is a common concern as pregnancy progresses. The pregnancy hormones can cause your tendons and ligaments to loosen and relax, ultimately making things a little easier for the baby's head to pass through the pelvis. However, in the earlier part of the pregnancy, low back pain may be an issue. Other pains in the joints in the pelvis are common. Women may require support from a physiotherapist or a chiropractor and I frequently recommend that they continue to do so in a pregnancy. Sometimes, the changes that occur in the lower back may compress the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttock, the back of the thigh, or the outer part of the lower limb. Physiotherapy, exercises, manipulation, acupuncture, hot packs and tablets for pain control are all measures which may be used.
There is one other ligament which sometimes causes pain, called the round ligament. There are actually two, one on each side of the uterus. These are anchored at the back of the groin. As the uterus grows, these ligaments stretch and sometimes tear a little. Round ligament pain is often noticed on one side or other of the lower abdomen, made worse by movement or activity, even such benign actions as getting in and out of bed. They are usually not associated with any tightening of the uterus, and are alleviated with rest.
Nearly every woman has some degree of noticeable swelling during pregnancy, particularly in the last trimester. Women often complain of swollen ankles, or the rings on their fingers become tight and have to be removed before they get completely stuck. Swelling on its own is a common feature of pregnancy, and is not associated with any risks to the mother or baby. The one thing that we do look out for is any elevation of the blood pressure. Swelling, particularly if it's worsening quickly, in association with raised blood pressure, is a much more significant problem. For some women, surgical stockings or support tights may help relieve the discomfort of swelling of the lower limbs.
Nausea during pregnancy is often called 'morning sickness'. This can be a bit of a misnomer, as it is usually all day sickness. Nausea is usually a feature of the first trimester of the pregnancy, and for an unfortunate few, can be severe and last all the way through the pregnancy. I hope you're not one of those! This nausea is related to the high (and increasing) levels of hormones in the early pregnancy and usually resolves itself around 10 to 12 weeks. If the nausea is associated with prolonged vomiting, women may need to go into hospital from time to time, for intravenous fluid therapy and other drug treatment. For women with milder symptoms, simple measures such as having small frequent meals and snacks through the day, Vitamin B6 and ginger tablets or other medications for nausea can be useful.
Heartburn may be a very distressing problem for women, particularly later in their pregnancy. Again, it is related to the effects of the pregnancy hormones, making the muscle sphincters in the stomach and bowel a little more relaxed than usual. If you do have heartburn, you don't need to 'suffer it bravely' through your pregnancy. There are some simple measures which can help. Sleeping with an extra pillow or two can be helpful. Sometimes a small snack with yoghurt or milk will do the trick and settle things down. Antacids, such as Mylanta, Quick-Eze, or Rennies are very commonly used in pregnancy (fairly liberally!). For women where antacids are not sufficient, we can offer Ranitidine, which is a tablet taken up to two or three times a day, which will reduce the amount of stomach acid produced. Antacids may be used in combination with Ranitidine to deal with any breakthrough heartburn.
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins occur in pregnancy when the veins become dilated and the valves and the veins work less efficiently because of the relaxing effects of the pregnancy hormones. These veins can be unsightly and uncomfortable. There is no easy cure for varicose veins in pregnancy, and surgery is never advised during pregnancy. Very commonly, there will be significant improvement in the varicose veins once the baby is born, and surgery is usually not required. Keeping the legs elevated and using compression stockings are useful measures.
Constipation is a common problem. There is often a change in bowel habits in pregnancy, often with some bloating and constipation. Women with irritable bowel syndrome may notice some worsening of the symptoms. Common remedies are to ensure an adequate fluid intake each day, increasing your natural dietary fibre and eating more fruit. If those simple dietary measures are unsuccessful, then try Metamucil, Normacol or Nulax.
As I said, there are many changes which can occur in pregnancy, most often of no significance. If you have any concern about anything unusual or different, it is best to contact your doctor or midwife. There are no silly questions in pregnancy. We would much prefer women to phone up about problems great and small, than to keep things to themselves, just in case there may be a serious problem lurking there. A minute or two on the phone for discussion and reassurance may save hours or days of apprehension or worry. If you have any concerns, talk to your GP, obstetrician or midwife.


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Fifty percent is a decent number for some things. Winning heads-or-tails comes to mind or winning presidential elections, for that matter. I'm not sure what that says about our electoral system, but 50 percent is never a winning number in fantasy golf. That magical numeral that separates minority from majority also happened to be my cut percentage in my DFS games last week. Normally, a Dustin Johnson withdrawal won't hurt much because he takes six months off to manage the symptoms, but this week's WD likely hamstrung thousands of lineups out there.
Risk and Reward - U.S. Open
On that abysmal note, I'm throwing down the gauntlet. The fine folks over at GoDraft.com have informed me that they'll be rolling out a greater Fantasy Golf presence, and with that, I'm issuing a challenge. Click the link, sign up, and when the games go live for lineup selection, come take my money. Given that some of you have already been doing that, it should be business as usual.
Chambers Bay is no place for poor choices, though. At 7,742 yards, the links-ish course on the coast of Washington state is a ball-breaking behemoth. Playing as a par 70 this week, the U.S. Open will easily be this year's longest at that stroke count. Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the course's architect, certainly wouldn't have it other way, having said on multiple occasions that the sport, at its most essential elements, is a player vs. course contest. With countless ways to play tee to green and smooth, speedy, serpentine breaks once near the flag, Chambers Bay is already ruffling some players' feathers. On that note, first piece of advice - avoid Ryan Palmer, he's already on the record for thoroughly disliking the course, which, given the battle between the earns that one must overcome to with the U.S. Open, he's fighting with one hand tied behind his back. Like your mother always told said, you'll never get anywhere with an attitude like that.
Thanks for reading and don't forget to sign up to play against me at GoDraft!
Kyle Donovan
For the first time in what feels like months, there are no storms in the forecast for this week's tournament. Given what appears to be fast and firm conditions, expect this week to play more like the British Open than the U.S. Open. That said, temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s should keep the course from turning into a hard-pan, sub-Saharan wasteland. I'm looking at you, Royal Liverpool. Speaking of Royal Liverpool, Tiger Woods is (somewhere) in the field this week.
For those of you not familiar with my Power Rankings, I'll be listing the Top-15 with their Total Aggregate (TA), a number that combines recent performance with course history and some select other metrics, and the change (CHG) from the last tournament they participated in. Total Aggregate is out of 100, with a lower number indicating a better ranking.
Power Rankings
- Hideki Matsuyama - TA: 14.42, CHG: (+3.2) - Here's the thing about Mr. Matsuyama. Everyone knows how good he is. He, like Jordan Spieth heading into the Masters, is a matter of when, not if, for a big win. With just one missed cut and two finishes worse than 23rd this year, picking Matsuyama is like buying stocks that dividend - the return is consistently there and, once in a while, the payoff is handsome. Anything about past U.S. Opens should be taken with a grain of salt given the enormous difference between Chambers Bay and any other U.S. Open, but Matsuyama has a T10 and T35 to his name in the two Opens he's played.
- Rory McIlroy - TA: 21.5, CHG: (+3.2) - Sure, he's missed his last two cuts, both at European Tour events. There's no universe in which Rory shouldn't be considered. Does he look like the best player entering this week? No. But prior to those two MCs, he won. Twice. In three weeks. Those Euro cuts were back-to-back weeks, almost immediately after, and despite what his fitness regimen might do to keep him energized, its hard for anyone not named Tiger Woods to maintain. Hell, even Tiger himself can't do it anymore.
- Francesco Molinari - TA: 21.75, CHG: (+10.8) - Mr. Fairway himself should find some comfort in knowing that the generous driving zones will only accentuate his strength. Ranked 1st overall in fairway percentage, Molinari's weakness is distance, averaging just 278 yards a pop. Certainly the course is long, but I wouldn't expect it to be unplayable for any Tour pro. Solid record in the U.S. Open includes three Top 30s in his last three tries.
- Henrik Stenson - TA: 22.75, CHG: (-10.8) - Is Chambers Bay the place where Stenson finally gets out of his own way and bags a major? Personally, I think so. Statisically, there's no reason Stenson isn't raking up Tour wins like they're on clearance at Ikea. The course looks like it should suit his game perfectly, given his affinity for Euro-style courses. With Stenson, however, the war isn't on the grass, its in his head.
- Justin Rose - TA: 24, CHG: (0) - Peaking at the right time to snag a second major. Rose has battled debilitating allergies for the better part of the last year, requiring a complete diet change and losing roughly 10 pounds in the process. Now, leaner and feeling significantly better, Rose is playing better, too, despite a stumble at the Players. There's no need for him to prove his U.S. Open mettle, having one just two years ago at Merion. Expect him to contend.
- Kevin Na - TA: 27, CHG: (+1.4) - Na is, at times, the most entertaining and most frustrating player to watch in all of golf. His visible emotions on course and his direct and honest assessment of his play his refreshing in an era of PR minded media responses. But, give him the lead on a Sunday and be preparing to watch him fall on his sword. Those emotions cut both ways and the sooner he realizes and believes he has the game to seal the deal, the sooner we'll see Na make it happen. For something statistical to hang your hat on, Na hasn't finished worse that 20th in a stroke-play tournament since the Northern Trust Open. That was nearly four months ago.
- Brandt Snedeker - TA: 27.875, CHG: (+18.8) - There's a very small group of players that the entire golf world knows should have a major to their credit. Sneds is one. One needs only look back at the variety of Top 5s and Top 10s he has in majors to see why. Add in that he's well known as an excellent putter - the great equalizer in golf - and he can likely compete just about anywhere.
- Billy Horschel - TA: 28, CHG: (+8.6) - The more I watch Horschel, the more I love his game. He's not going to dazzle anyone with flashy stats or heroically long tee shots, but he's got his game and he plays it. When it works, like it is right now, he's hard to ignore, when it doesn't, well, just wait 'till it does. Horschel has finished incrementally better in each start since missing the cut at the Masters. Which can only mean one of two things this week after a T8 last week. He's either going to win or miss the cut in spectacular fashion.
- Kevin Kisner - TA: 28.875, CHG: (-1.2) - Holy meteoric rise, Batman! Look, I've doubted. I've ignored. At a certain point I couldn't believe I could be so wrong, so I dodged further. Each and every time, I've been wrong. It took Kisner just six starts to go from 254th in the world to 57th, subsequently qualifying for this week's U.S. Open. This is his first major start, but I wouldn't expect him to fold if his playoff losses are any evidence. Each one was lost not through any fault of his own but simply by being outplayed by two of the hungriest players on Tour.
- Patrick Reed - TA: 32.17, CHG: (+14.8) - Its nut-up or shut-up time for Reed. He's appears to be rounding back into form, with five straight made cuts including four finishes at 35th or better. He notched a third career win at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and nearly bought home a fourth were it not for a red-hot Jordan Spieth at the Valspar Championship. Finished 35th in his first U.S. Open attempt last year.
- Charley Hoffman - TA: 32.625, CHG: (+1.4) - Hoffman has been one of the biggest surprises for me this year. He's gone from solid, but inconsistent mid-tier player to a part-time resident at the top of leaderboards across the U.S. Some of that inconsistency bleeds through when he's attempting to seal the deal, but he's not far from the mark. Hard to overlook with a T2 finish at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
- Phil Mickelson - TA: 33.625, CHG: (+2.8) - Since I've started writing here at We Talk Fantasy Sports, Phil has never been in two consecutive Power Rankings. Granted, I started roughly a year ago, but that should speak volumes to the state of his game over the last year and the state of his game coming into this week. With his third place finish last week, Phil the Thrill has tripled his Top 10 total from last year. He's still missing a W since his incredible victory at the British Open in 2013, but he's looking as close as ever to pulling off the career Grand Slam.
- Matt Kuchar - TA: 33.875, CHG: (+4) - Another of the veterans that are simply too good to not have a major. I'm not sure how well Chambers Bay will pan out for him, but as an excellent putter and short-game magician, Kuchar should be able to recover well from the myriad problems he'll face this week.
- Chris Kirk - TA: 34.57, CHG: (-0.6) - The calm, cool, collected Kirk is more Spock than that famous caption. His level demeanor should help him weather the roller coaster of playing in a major at a highly unusual course and he's proven he can close. I'm not yet convinced Kirk's got the game or killer instinct for a major, but what do I know, I'm sitting here typing while he's getting ready to tee it up.
- Jordan Spieth - TA: 36.25, CHG: (+1.6) - Plays too many darn tournaments for his victories to weight heavily in my math. I don't need to explain why he's worth starting or why this week is really Rory, Jordan, then everyone else. Math is an incredible tool, right up until it directly conflicts with what should be straight-forward analysis. If you've been smart, you've got some starts left for the rest of the season, because Spieth is a must start almost anywhere he plays.
Thanks for reading and don't forget to sign up to play against me at GoDraft!
Kyle Donovan


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Unlike most screenwriting guides that generally analyze several aspects of screenwriting, Constructing Dialogue is devoted to a more analytical treatment of certain individual scenes and how those scenes were constructed to be the most highly dramatic vis á vis their dialogue. In the art of screenwriting, one cannot separate how the scene is constructed from how the dialogue is written. They are completely interwoven.
Each chapter deals with how a particular screenwriter approached dialogue relative to that particular scene's construction. From Citizen Kane to The Fisher King the storylines have changed, but the techniques used to construct scene and dialogue have fundamentally remained the same. The author maintains that there are four optimum requirements that each scene needs in order to be successful: maintaining scenic integrity; advancing the storyline, developing character, and eliciting conflict and engaging emotionally. Comparing the original script and viewing the final movie, the student is able to see what exactly was being accomplished to make both the scene and the dialogue work effectively.


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Donnybrook Clinic was founded by, and is and managed, by the 2017 Irish Beauty Awards Cosmetic Surgeon of the year, Dr. Sami Hamied MB.CH.B. Trained at Beverley Hills most prestigious Cosmetic Clinic, Dr Sami Hameid has brought many unique procedures to Ireland which are unavailable anywhere else in the country.
With a reputation for quality and patient care, Donnybrook Clinic has build a strong brand and client base across the country, as well as Internationally. We uses the most advanced technology available to deliver the safest and most effective treatments on the market today, with an unrivalled focus on personal service, confidentiality and follow-up care.


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Microsoft will release the first version of its Surface tablet computer Oct. 26, simultaneous with the general availability of Windows 8, the company says.
The statement, included in Microsoft's annual Form 10K, reiterates what the company said at the Surface unveiling, but the confirmation is notable in part because of reports that the company was having a hard time securing enough magnesium to produce the device in large quantities.
"The next version of our operating system, Windows 8, will be generally available on October 26, 2012," Microsoft says in the regulatory filing. "At that time, we will begin selling the Surface, a series of Microsoft-designed and manufactured hardware devices."
The first release of the Surface will be a tablet running an ARM processor and Windows RT, the version of Windows 8 for ARM processors. The company has said previously that a second version of Surface will be available about three months later, running Windows 8 Pro on an Intel processor.
The last big unanswered question is price. Reports of a starting price of $1,000 have been debunked. Microsoft has said only that the price of the Surface is "expected to be competitive with a comparable ARM tablet or Intel Ultrabook-class PC."


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Your Intuition is the Guide to an Amazing Life
My first husband passed away in February of 2004 after a seven year battle with lymphoma cancer. Two nights before Ian died, we had the most amazing conversation, and he told me all of his hopes and dreams for our two children, Jenna, who was 10 and Robbie who was 8. He asked me to buy the The Lord of the Rings – The Motion Picture Trilogy Platinum Series Special Extended Edition for the kids. He was a HUGE Lord of the Rings fan, and he wanted to share this with his children. He also told me to go and find someone to love. He asked me to find someone that would love our children and raise them as his own. Ian couldn't have given me a better gift. After he died, I made a list. I made a list of the things I was looking for in a new love.
After a month or two of shuffling around and not knowing up from down, I prayed to God and asked for the following:
Someone to love
Someone who loved the children
Someone who loved me
Someone with no baggage, who had never been married and had no kids
Someone with a secure job that he enjoyed
I know I was asking A LOT! I had kids, a ton of baggage, and I'd already been married. What could I have been thinking?
Four months later, I hit the jackpot! My friend Lisa, who also lost her first husband to cancer, invited me to go out for drinks. It was the first time I had been out with a girlfriend since Ian had passed. Lisa's new husband, Stan, was the golf pro at the local private club in our town. As Lisa and I were sipping our martinis she said, "Hey, the new golf pro is here . Do you want to meet him?" I took another sip of my martini and replied, "Sure, why not?"
Little did I know that when I turned around on my bar stool, I would almost fall off. This was not because I was tipsy, but because when I looked into David Jones' eyes and shook his hand, my whole world was rocked. I knew instantly that this man was someone special, and that I was going to marry him!
This reminded me of the day I started my job at Price Waterhouse in San Francisco in 1989. I had just graduated college in Denver, and I went to start my career as a CPA. I was NOT going to date anyone – not until Ian Sharpe walked through the door of the conference room. My first thought was, "Now, there is a guy I could marry!" We were married two and a half years later.
David, called me the next day, and we met for a drink. It turned out his father had passed away of cancer just 6 weeks before Ian had died. David had flown home to Ireland to help care for his father. His sister had lost her husband to a heart attack almost a year prior and was left with 5 young children. Our entire first date was spent talking about death. It was the most amazing date! Who else could have understood what I had gone through than someone who had recently been a caregiver himself.
Someone to love – how could I not? The Irish brogue and the blue eyes! We were married 2-25-2006
Someone who loved the children – David always wanted children, but never wanted to do the "baby thing". He also had always wanted a son named Robert (after Bobby Jones the golfer). Robert is our son's name! David voluntarily adopted the children on May 15, 2007.
Someone who loved me – he does!
Someone with no baggage – at age 39, David had never been married, and he had no kids
Someone with a secure job that he enjoyed – David is a golf pro at the local country club and loves his job. Golf is his passion.
Not only did he fit every criteria on my list, he is sweet, passionate, caring and handy around the house!
I followed my intuition both times. Meeting and marrying Ian and having almost twelve married years together was such a sweet and wonderful time in my life. I obviously had a rough time with his illness and passing, but he gave me my two treasured children. And yes, I met David very soon after Ian's death, but it was right. Since Ian, Stan and David's father all arrived in heaven at around the same time and knew either David or me, I'm convinced that over a few pints of beer together they plotted a way for David and I to meet. Well, guys – I want to thank you because I've never been happier!!! Cheers!


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"If you can't market in your own language, what you are communicating implicitly then is that Euskara is only worth something when used to market traditional, historic, old products… this is inadmissible, it tramples on the rights of any language that you want to revitalize" (Estitxu Garai, May 12, 2017).
On May 1 2019, CBS graduate student Kerri Lesh defended her PhD dissertation titled "Through the Language of Food: Creating Linguistic and Cultural Value through Basque (Euskara) Semiotics to Market Local Gastronomic Products." Kerri's work met with unanimous appraisal from her committee and the audience. Zorionak, Dr. Lesh!
Kerri's dissertation committee consisted of Sandra Ott (Center for Basque Studies, UNR) and Jenanne Ferguson (Department of Anthropology, UNR) as co-chairs, as well as Ian Clayton (English Department, UNR), Agurtzane Elordui (University of the Basque Country), and Begoña Echevarria (University of California, Riverside).
Kerri spent a year conducting anthropological fieldwork in various locations of the Basque Country, including intensive language immersion at barnetegis (Basque-only language schools) in order to understand the interfaces of culture, language and gastronomy. Her basic research question was:
Amid ever increasing interest in Basque gastronomy, how can value (cultural, economic, social) be created when using the minoritized language, Euskara, to market gastronomic products in working toward language normalization?
In order to answer this basic question, Kerri conducted dozens of formal and informal interviews with actors in the sectors of gastronomy and language maintenance: Michelin-star chefs, gastronomic societies, milk, cider, Txakolina, Rioja Alavesa and beer producers, Basque professors and sociolinguists, NGOs and interest groups.
In her dissertation talk, Kerri discussed the commensality of Basque gastronomic societies or txokos, and their role for Basque culture and language maintenance against the backdrop of changing gender relations. She talked about the "battle of milk" between the producers Kaiku and Euskal Herria Esnea, and the role of products for social reproduction through language. The Basque sagardotegi or cider house is another gastro-space where Basque "authenticity" is produced and consumed. The audience learned the ways "txakoliscape," as part of the Basque "semiofoodscape," is a landscape of value, identity, experience, and political and social contestation.
Kerri concluded that further research should be done in order to learn more about what is valued and why, through food and wine products and commensality, in the Basque Country and beyond. She argued that further effort must be made for language maintenance, and tools related to product marketing may continue to be useful in the effort. Finally, she highlighted the antagonisms between authenticity and integrity versus the commodification of language and goods.
Below are some of the revealing quotes Dr. Lesh presented from actors involved with food, wine and language in the Basque Country. Once again, congratulations, Kerri, and thank you for sharing the results of what seems to have been an intoxicating fieldwork experience!
"We want to demonstrate that we are committed to a civil activity, to the defense of the products. A defense of territory also exists…many times businessmen cannot compete with products that come from outside, often with poor salaries. When defending a local product, we are defending the local producer." (Luis Mokoroa, Presidente de la Cofradía Vasca de Gastronomía de San Sebastián (President for the Basque Fraternity of Gastronomy of San Sebastian), Terrigastro, February 13, 2018).
"Internationally I am proud and don't fear retaliation [for using Basque] …but within Spain, you have to be brave to use Basque on the label" (Itxaso Compañon, text message, Oct. 24, 2017).
"The label is not important, what's important is the essence and experience you give…it would be an error to lose the essence and think that you have to translate everything"…"focusing on key words would be helpful if one wanted to use a language to market" (Agirre, November 24, 2017).
"The women, in the world of Txakolina back then, as well as in other activities, were limited to doing the manual work often, cleaning bottles, labeling them, selling the Txakolina, and dividing up the money…And now, there are a lot of women in the world of Txakolina, things continue evolving." (Iratxe Zabala, email to author, August 30, 2018).


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Comcast's (NASDAQ:CMCSA) new X1 cable box can access all sorts of content -- not just standard paid-TV programming but also movies purchased through the Xfinity store and music streamed over the Internet.
Soon, it could also offer the latest and greatest video games.
For the last two years, Comcast has been working with Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) in secret on a radical new service that could topple the existing video game establishment, according to Reuters. Executed correctly, Comcast's new service could emerge as a major threat to Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Sony's (NYSE:SNE) latest consoles.
Comcast's deal with Electronic Arts
Comcast's paid-TV subscribers, which total more than 20 million, could soon be able to purchase and play many of Electronic Arts' games without a dedicated console. To offset its cable box's relative lack of processing power, Comcast plans to use cloud-based technology -- games purchased would be streamed over Comcast's high-speed broadband network to its subscribers' TVs.
Earlier this year, Sony unveiled a similar service -- PlayStation Now -- that is currently in beta testing. Starting this summer, owners of Sony's PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 will be able to stream older PlayStation titles over the Internet. Sony's Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida has suggested that PlayStation Now could eventually encompass the entirety of the PlayStation business, and that if it succeeds, Sony may not ever release another console.
Microsoft hasn't yet announced anything similar, though it has played up its Azure cloud servers as key differentiator for its latest console, the Xbox One. Developers can, if they so choose, use Microsoft's servers to offload some of their game's processing power to the cloud, allowing the Xbox One's hardware to focus on other tasks.
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But Comcast's service is remarkably different from Sony's and Microsoft's in one major way: It doesn't require a console. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been tremendously successful since their debuts last year, moving a combined total of at least 12 million units worldwide, but the majority of gamers still don't have one -- at $499 and $399, respectively, would-be buyers must cough up a fairly sizable amount of cash.
Comcast's service could completely remove that barrier. Subscribers looking to play Electronic Arts' Madden wouldn't need to go out and purchase an expensive console -- they could just use their cable box.
Moreover, Comcast appears well positioned to execute on a cloud-based gaming service. Other companies have tried (and mostly failed) to launch similar services in the past, partially because such services require robust Internet connections. Comcast owns the pipes -- they're literally the largest provider of high-speed Internet services in the United States. If a solid connection is required, Comcast would be the company best positioned to offer it.
Comcast faces numerous challenges to gaming dominance
Of course, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect Comcast's entrance into the space to immediately devastate Microsoft's and Sony's dedicated consoles. The PlayStation and Xbox are sold worldwide -- Comcast is limited to a portion of the U.S. Electronic Arts' publishes many of the most popular video games, but its catalog is tiny compared to the overall industry. There's also simpler, yet still important questions, like how Comcast plans to handle controller hardware.
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Sri Lanka's new Ambassador to Sweden S.S. Ganegama Arachchi presented Letters of Credence to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm last week.
The King extended a warm welcome to the Ambassador.
Conveying warm greetings from President Maithripala Sirisena to the King, the Ambassador expressed his readiness to work closely with the Government of Sweden to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
During the discussion, the King spoke of his interests in environment and climate change explaining the Swedish approach to develop renewable energy. The King also recalled his visit to Sri Lanka during his cadetship program in 1966.
Admiring the King's interests in environment and climate change, Ambassador Ganegama Arachchi expressed the gratitude of Sri Lanka to Sweden for the assistance given to develop large scale projects such as the Kotmale Reservoir in Sri Lanka.
At the end of the Royal audience, the Ambassador introduced Embassy officials to the King.
After the presentation of credentials, a multi-religious ceremony was held at the Embassy to invoke blessings on the new Ambassador.


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This Weekend in Music History
May 3rd, 1968 - The Beach Boys opened their US tour on which the co-headliner was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Half of the concert was Maharishi giving a lecture on spiritual regeneration. The reaction from the audience was so negative over half the remaining tour dates were canceled.
May 3rd, 1976 - Paul McCartney is in Fort Worth, Texas to kick off a 31 date 'Wings Over America' tour. It is his first concert appearance in America in almost ten years.
May 4th, 1967 - The Young Rascals started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Groovin.' Their signature hit would go on to be recorded by the likes of Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Willie Mitchell, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, and Marvin Gaye.
May 4th, 1970 - Four students at Kent University were killed and eleven wounded by National Guard troops at a campus demonstration protesting the escalation of the Vietnam War. Many credit this event as prompting Buffalo Springfield to write the hit song 'For What It's Worth." However the Kent State incident had happened 3 years after Buffalo Springfield released their hit in 1967.
May 5th, 1956 - Elvis Presley's album, simply titled Elvis, becomes the first rock record to top the albums chart. Before the release of the album, Presley got into a fight with a gas station manager named Edd Hopper and was fined $52.00. The incident didn't affect the release of the album whatsoever.
May 5th, 1979 - Peaches and Herb started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Reunited'. What many don't know is that Herb (Herb Fame) has remained a constant in "Peaches & Herb" since its creation in 1966, while six consecutive women have filled the role of "Peaches."


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Chris Bingley/ Class 1: Values
16. Who are you?
I am a young man who has made mistakes in the past. I am also trying to better myself daily, in order to be a benefit to society upon my release.
17. Describe your background with regard to your education, vocation or career, troubles with the law.
Since I have been in prison I have graduated from high school. I am now taking college classes, with the goal of earning an AA degree. I am also participating in the Straight A Guide program.
18. What are you going through now?
I am going through the hard work of trying to become a better man. It is easy to be lazy and do nothing. At times it can be hard to pick yourself up and commit to do the work of changing yourself for the better.
Describe your vision of the best person you can become during the following time frames:
19. Time remaining to serve.
I can become stronger mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. I can also be more kind to the other prisoners around me.
20. One month after release.
I can get on my feet as soon as possible and contribute to my loved ones emotionally and financially.
21. One year after release.
I can be a in a position where I am able to give back to young people who have followed the wrong path that I once did.
22. Five years after release.
I can have a career and I can be a pillar of strength and stability to my loved ones.
23. How do those in society perceive people in prison?
They see people in prison as monsters who rob society and never contribute to society. They see as evil people who do not deserve second chances.
24. Describe how television programs and movies depict prisoners:
Movies and televisions depict prisoners as being extremely violent. They also depict prisoners as being cold and callous.
25. Compare and contrast your prison adjustment with the prison stereotype.
I have used my time in prison to think deeply about the life I lived. I decided I did not want to be the type of person who has to be imprisoned. Since I have made that decision I have taken the steps to develop myself mentally, spiritually, and intellectually.
26. In what ways is your adjustment similar?
TV always depicts prisoners as buff guys who always work out. During my incarceration I have noticed the importance of exercise and I now work out to condition my body.
27. In what ways is your adjustment different?
I obey the laws inside this prison in preparation for obeying all the rules in the real world.
Describe what opportunities for personal growth and development exist in the different prison security levels:
28. High security.
There is more cell time which can be used to do activities that require quiet such as reading, writing, praying, and meditation.
29. Medium security.
See #28
30. Low security.
There are more opportunities to interact with others and learn from them.
31. Minimum security.
I have never been.
32. Prior to release, what do prisoners generally say about their prospects for returning?
Some prisoners are afraid of failing and returning to prison. Some have plans of going to school or finding a job. Most say they will not return.
33. In what ways, if any, do those who never return to prison serve their sentences differently from those who do return to prison?
They do not follow crowds or do negative things for acceptance. They set goals for themselves and work daily to accomplish their goals.
34. What steps can a prisoner take to improve chances of success upon release?
By doing all that he can to improve himself in everyway possible. Also by picturing what he wants to do as a career and learn as much as possible while he is incarcerated.
Sentence length is not a factor that is controlled from within prison, but adjustment inside prison may influence success upon release. For a better understanding of prison expectations, describe your thoughts on:
35. What length of time would you consider long-term imprisonment?
25 years or more.
36. What expectations do those in society have for long-term prisoners?
I think society forgets about long-term prisoners.
37. What expectations do you suppose long-term prisoners have for themselves?
They expect to better themselves in every way and never return to incarceration.
38. What do prison administrators and staff members expect of long-term prisoners?
They expect long-term prisoners to stay out of trouble.
39. How would you define a "model inmate"?
A prisoner that obeys all laws laid out by prison officials. They never argue with, or challenge the staff.
40. How does Michael's prison journey support or refute prison stereotypes?
I think he supports prison stereotypes because Michael is a strong man not easily broken or hindered from his goals by prison officials. I think he refutes stereotypes because he fought hard for opportunities to better himself, especially his education. He did not participate in the things many inmates do. Instead, he focused on bettering himself.
41. What role did the prison infrastructure play in influencing Michael's journey through prison?
While doing his time Michael envisioned what he wanted out of life. Once he saw what he wanted he took steps toward his goal.
42. What vision governed Michael's decisions as a prisoner?
His vision of being an educated man. Also his vision of one day being a contributing member of society.
The Straight-A Guide includes seven attributes that he describes explicitly in the books Triumph! And Success! What do the following attributes mean to you?
43. Attitude: What level of commitment do you make to preparing for success upon release?
Honestly, not as much as I should. In prison it is easy to be distracted by surviving one day at a time instead of thinking and planning for the future. I am trying to improve in this area.
44. Aspiration: Where do you see yourself at various checkpoints in the future?
Before I am released I plan to have an AA degree at least. After I am released I see myself being a successful business/family man. I also see myself being a role model for young people to prevent them from making the mistakes I did.
45. What distinguishes an aspiration from a fantasy?
As aspiration can be accomplished through hard work. Fantasies live in the mind and usually stay there. No steps are being taken to bring a fantasy to reality.
46. Action: What steps are you taking toward aspiration?
I am taking college courses and involving myself in self-help groups. I try to involve myself with positive people who can help me to grow.
47. Accountability: How are you measuring progress?
I am progressing well, but I also know I could do better. I am trying to do better at accomplishing more.
48. Awareness: How knowledgeable are you about the atmospherics around you?
I am very knowledgeable of where I am and what I want to be in the future.
49. In what ways do you reach beyond the boundaries that currently confine you?
I reach out to good people via mail and telephone. They give me advice and let me know what I should be doing to prepare for release.
50. What do you know about the challenges that will confront you upon release?
I know it will be difficult to find a good career because of my felony conviction. Also purchasing a place to live and my own means of transportation.
51. Achievement: When do you celebrate success?
When all of my goals are accomplished.
52. Appreciation: What role do others have in your success?
A big role. At times others believe in me and I do not believe in myself. They give me advice that leads me in the right direction I should be headed.
53. Where did those choices lead?
My choices led me to get kicked out of a good school and sent me to a bad school, which began a downward spiral for me.
54. What did you value then?
Fast money and fast cars.
55. How would you guide your children if they were making choices in the same way?
I would explain the consequence of their actions to them. I would explain to them a "better way." This "better way" would make them and their families proud.
56. What would you do differently if you could?
I would have stayed in school and listened to my parents. I would have stayed in church and I would not have been a follower.
57. Describe the differences in your life today from the first days of your confinement.
I now follow my own compass, but in high school, I would do what my friends did. I value my spiritually. I appreciate the love of my family members.
58. How have your activities from last week led to your activities for this week?
My activities from last week get me closer to accomplishing my goals.
59. Identify the values by which you live.
Honesty, kindness, hard work.
60. To what extent do your daily activities harmonize with the values by which you live?
In everything I do my values are with me.
61. How do your professed values relate to your perceived role in society?
They values will help me to be a contributing member of society.
62. Where does your allegiance lie?
To my family.
63. Are values situational or absolute?
6 Responses to "Chris Bingley/ Class 1: Values"
Chris, fantastic work. I respect and appreciate your honesty with yourself and with those who will read your answers. You are advancing down the road of making your goals become a reality.
Dearest Christopher,
It is sooo thrilling to watch you continue to unfold into the young man we ALL know you to be capable of becoming. Witnessing your insight, intellectual growth and mindset is awesome. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life.
My dearest Chris,
You are doing so well. This work is so beautiful. You have always been headed towards being the man you are supposed to be, and here you are, getting closer and closer. Congratualtions on such good work.
Hey Chris Bingley, It is me Henry Robledo. I was recently incarcerated in the same prison, same yard, and same unit and same side as you. I hope you remember me.
Well i want to tell you that I am very proud pf you. I know you will be someone right from release. I am excited to see you shine out here.
School is the key. Your on the right steps, because right after release you can transfer right into a four year university. You are using your time for a benefit, and it very well should be, and you will see, right when you get out.
Stay strong. I know its easy for me to say. Chris you have a blessing and i know your aware of it, for your taking control of it. Your future is in your hands, for you are the captain of your faith, and the master of your soul.
I conclude now. Chris my best hopes and prayers.
You represent Truth. Never forget that.


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I think that in this match will win NiP.
NiP in the European division reached the 1st place with 19 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 games scored 8 victories. As I think NiP will win, even though the game against sweaty Liquid. And not a very good game against Fnatic, though victorious. As for me, their game against Fnatic I did not like, seemed weak. Most of the games was held in VO1 mode in most Luminosity BO2.
Luminosity also held in the North American Division first place with 16 wins and 4 losses. Luminosity in the last 10 games have shown good statistics 9 wins. The last game I liked more than the game NiP.