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Today's post is a straight press release from OLPC about the plan for saturation one-to-one computing in the state of Sonora, Mexico, and about deployments elsewhere in Mexico. Now we need to talk to them about digitizing and softwareizing Spanish-language textbooks, computerizing their curriculum, and upgrading their teacher training.
MIAMI, Feb 21, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression, announced today that the State of Sonora, Mexico, is distributing 5,000 XO laptops to elementary school children. Adoption of the OLPC program is part of the State's larger plan to extend Internet connectivity to all its citizens. In accordance with the UN's declaration of Internet access as a basic human right, Sonora is the first state in Mexico to establish connectivity as a human right in its Constitution.
The OLPC project in Sonora will be implemented by Nueva Generacion Sonora A.C. (New Sonora Generation), a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide every child in the State access to the knowledge economy through strategic use of information and communication technologies and programs.
During the next three years, 350,000 XO laptops will saturate all elementary schools in Sonora. In addition, XO laptops will be implemented in more than 100 community centers that will offer connectivity and technical and pedagogical support to students and teachers and for local projects to benefit their communities. The OLPC project has the full support of Governor Guillermo Padres and the mayors of Sonora, as well as the Social Development Secretariat (SEDESOL) of the Federal government.
"Improving children's education is a key goal for my administration," said Governor Guillermo Padres of the State of Sonora. "Society and government must work together to support projects that will ensure a better future for all our citizens. Education is everyone's responsibility."
Sonora is the latest Mexican state to launch an OLPC program. In September 2010, 500 XO laptops, funded by Procter & Gamble, were distributed to indigenous children in San Felipe del Progreso, State of Mexico.
In August 2011, the General Department of Indigenous Education of the Ministry of Education distributed 1,800 XO's to remote schools in the State of Nayarit in Western Mexico. As part of this project, the Sugar learning environment is being translated into several indigenous languages — Huichol, Cora and Mexicanero.
1,900 XOs are also in the process of being distributed to children in the State of San Luis Potosi in North-Central Mexico. For this region, Sugar has being translated into Teenek.
"Our progress in Mexico is based on partnerships between the public and private sector," said Rodrigo Arboleda, Chairman and CEO of the One Laptop per Child Association. "Mexico is a very diverse country and we are focused on projects that bring learning to all children, including those who speak indigenous languages."
About One Laptop per Child
One Laptop per Child (OLPC at http://www.laptop.org ) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression. In partnership with the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations and supported by comprehensive implementation and pedagogical services, OLPC seeks to provide each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power connected laptop that empowers individual learning and growth.
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I was ready to write about how this year was full of highs and lows. How it almost broke me but gave me back my life. And then my husband reminded me that No2 was born in 2011, that we went to Vegas in 2011, and all the good stuff happened in… you guessed it. 2011.
My New Years Eve tweet read, "Suck it, 2012."
You see, this was the year I lost my last grandparent. It was 52 weeks of broken sleep with a
baby toddler who still does not sleep through the night. I severely injured my spine twice this year, got one ride in an ambulance, spent a cumulative period of 5 weeks on narcotics, and endured one spinal injection and 7 days on an oral steroid. I watched helplessly from afar as one of my best friends nearly lost her battle with Bipolar Disorder. This year, the stomach flu wiped out my entire family for two weeks. For four months early in the year, I argued with pediatricians about my colicky newborn only to discover that I could cure all her ills if I could live without dairy. It's the year I saw my local bestie maybe a dozen times in the last 365 days, and she lives in the neighborhood next to mine. It's the year my husband and I sacrificed our time together and put our marriage lower on the priority list so we could just survive. Turns out my "one word" for the year was survive.
That's not to say it wasn't also full of joy. I went to BlogHer '12. I dyed my hair hot pink and slept in a bed with a stranger from the internet. I watched my baby grow from a limp newborn to an inquisitive, walking toddler. I met a major personal goal and breastfed No2 for over a year (and am still going strong)! I made new friends and found a community of moms online who have enriched my life in a way I never knew was possible over the Internet. I have a warm home, plenty of food, and friends and family nearby to experience life with. In many ways, I was very lucky last year.
But still, I'm looking forward to 2013 and the renewed excitement and hope that comes with the new year and fresh, clean calendar.
My word this year? Is FUN. We've been so entrenched in survival mode around here, I feel like we've forgotten how to let go and have fun. I want my girls to remember a childhood of silliness, laughter, and joy. And I want that for myself, too.
Huge thanks to Melanie at Only a Breath for the beautiful One Word button!

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The rumor mill started early this morning when someone noticed the update for a Mac application at the Mac App Store.
FolderWatch from the Roloff Brothers started it all when a little note appeared on the app, stating what was new in the latest update:
- Retina graphics.- New feature: Sidebar folders.- Compatibility with Growl 1.3.
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
This was enough to set the Internet ablaze. Retina display in Macs! This was a sign of what would be announced at WWDC in San Francisco next week, the Next Web wrote.
While it's true there are rumors that Apple will be revamping its Mac line, there's been little information on what that will mean. This new piece of information, if you leap to a conclusion, could mean that Apple is bringing its beloved retina display to the Mac. Perhaps that would that convince those hanging onto an ancient MacBook to buy one of Apple's newest laptops?


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Andrea Chu
At John J. Jeffries, the chicken is served with seasonal heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and watercress. Ask the butcher to quarter the chicken and remove the backbone. Start preparing the recipe at least seven hours ahead.
- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- Active Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time
- 7 hours (includes brining and marinating time)
- Chicken:
- 1/4 cup fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pickling spice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 4 1/2-pound whole chicken (preferably organic), backbone removed and discarded, chicken quartered
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- Chimichurri sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 garlic clove, peeled
- Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
- For chicken:
- Bring 2 cups water, 1/4 cup salt, and pickling spice to boil in large saucepan, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat; add 6 cups water and honey. Cool brine to room temperature. Add chicken to brine; let soak 1 hour at room temperature.
- Remove chicken from brine and rinse with cold water; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, shallot, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in processor. Blend until herb mixture is finely chopped. Rub herb mixture all over chicken; cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For chimichurri sauce:
- Place all ingredients in processor; puree until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Rub excess marinade off chicken, leaving some marinade still clinging. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken covered until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Spoon some chimichurri over. Pass remaining chimichurri.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories1511
- Carbohydrates14 g(5%)
- Fat118 g(181%)
- Protein96 g(192%)
- Saturated Fat28 g(138%)
- Sodium1403 mg(58%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat21 g
- Fiber1 g(5%)
- Monounsaturated Fat61 g
- Cholesterol383 mg(128%)


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Who would ever think that South Carolina and New York would have so much in common? Liberal northern urban center vs. conservative southern rural area?
Yeah, that's what it looks like on the outside --and that's the way it is most of the time. Not this year though: They are both fortunate (?) enough to have governors who are suffering emotional breakdowns in public.
The soap opera of South Carolina's Mark Sanford has been examined over and over. The Appalachian Trail, the affair, the Argentine lover, the press conference that wouldn't end, the TMI e-mails, etc. etc. His wife's moved out and taken the kids with her; Republican members of the legislature have demanded his resignation; he's still hanging on; they're talking impeachment, etc. etc.
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"I'm blind, but I'm not oblivious," was the great soundbite New York's David Paterson offered a national audience on Meet The Press Sunday, responding to moderator David Gregory's questions on the big story from the week before -- that the White House wants Paterson not to run for a full term next year. Paterson subsequently declared that, regardless of any signals that the White House might be sending, "I am running for governor in 2010." For Paterson to think that he would have any chance -- in the face of a popular (within the Democratic Party) president's clear message -- shows that obliviousness isn't Paterson's problem. It's denial.
Paterson's saga has been almost subsumed within the larger psychodrama of New York politics over the last two years: Eliot Spitzer's prostitution scandal and subsequent resignation; Paterson's taking office -- and immediately confessing to multiple affairs and drug use; this summer's legislative gridlock created by two state senate Democrats briefly switching over to the Republicans. But after the Obama story broke, it became rapidly clear how much of a toll the last several months have taken on Paterson. Last Wednesday, he publicly groused that rival Andrew Cuomo, the vastly popular attorney general and likely gubernatorial nominee, was behind the leak to the Times. He also started revealing a bit too much about his once-hoped-for political future:
"I did not sign up for this," Mr. Paterson said. "I wanted to be lieutenant governor. I had this grand plan that Hillary Clinton was going to become president. Maybe the governor would appoint me to the Senate."
Prior to being selected lieutenant governor, Paterson had been the minority leader in the state senate, a second generation member of the Harlem political machine that helped elevate his father Basil to Manhattan Borough President. But, as he basically admits, David Paterson never really wanted to be governor. A shocking admission. Chief executive -- mayor, governor, president -- is what most politicians usually aspire to, precisely because that's the Top Dog. But perhaps Paterson, learning from his time in the state senate, hoped and longed for the relative anonymity that a senator can take. Instead, he's stuck in the spotlight and he's not happy with it.
He sounds petulant that he didn't get his way, yet he's angry, frustrated and, of course, embarrassed that the president is pushing him out -- ironically, of a job that Paterson never wanted. (To further confuse the issue, a poll shows that New Yorkers want Paterson out -- but don't want the president forcing him out.) Well, he does have options. Now that New York's highest court has determined that Paterson had the legal authority to appoint a lieutenant governor, he could resign and allow that man, Richard Ravitch to take over. Let him solve the $3 billion budget the state faces.
Ravitch is well-respected across the state. At 76 years of age, he has no interest in running for the office himself next year, so maybe he can be the old gray eminence who can force some fiscal discipline on a legislature that is already voicing impassioned opposition to the idea of any spending cuts.
Will that happen? Truthfully, one knows. New York's governor seems distraught at what has become of his office. With the White House set against Paterson, despite his MTP declaration, he most likely won't run next year -- but the decisions a most unhappy man makes between now and the official end of his term in January 2011 could well make his successor's job even more difficult. If that happens, New Yorkers could literally end up paying a heavy price as its governor goes through a major mid-life crisis on the public stage.
New York writer Robert A. George blogs at Ragged Thots. Follow him on Twitter.


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Dancing With The Stars Karina Smirnoff Ice Skating In New York (Photo)
Need some proof our Russian dancing goddess likes to ice skate? Well, here ya go. A few days ago Karina Smirnoff was seen ice skating at The Standard Hotel's ice rink in New York City, NY. Be sure to read more about it and her skinny jeans at Candace Rose as well as viewing more cute pictures of her. The photographer of the pictures is Amanda Schwab of StarPix. Can I just say.. I LOVE Karina's coat!!! So cute!
ADDING: For those interested, Karina is taking her "DanceFit" tour to Hawaii this week with classes offered exclusively at Marriott resorts on Kauai, the Big Island, Maui and Oahu. Read all about it at Midweek.com.


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On Deck: Marcus Knox
Age: 16
Home: Orlando, FL
Years riding: I don't know
Sponsors: Mom and Dad
Boat, PWC or Winch? All
Wake or rails? Rails
Film or photos? Both
Skateboard or wakeboard? Skateboard
Inclines or boxes? I like all rails
Pool gaps or natural winching? Whatever's fun
Metal or rap? Ew
Coke or Mountain Dew? MD all the way
Atlantic or Gulf? Atlantic
N64 or Xbox360? NINTENDO!!!!
Front shuvs: Mikey Knox or Nick Taylor? Sorry Nick, MIKEY!
Trampoline or Indo board? Trampskating
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
Pokes or shiftys? Pokes
Tanning salon or mowing the lawn? Oil boy!
I can remember a few years back wakeskating with my cousin Marcus at one of our annual camping trips. It was then that I watched Marcus yell with excitement upon landing his first surface ole 360! It seems these days Marcus shares that same stoke for wakeskating he has always had, but is spending more time above the surface with his flicked, popped and caught high style. Marcus is taking full advantage of his love for wakeskating and can be found spoiling the crew teams glass, right in his backyard on Lake Down, Florida.
Riding with Marcus is something I always look forward to. Hanging out and riding with him is a guaranteed good time. Marcus and his brothers are some of the most exciting people to ride with — when a new trick is landed the whole lake is sure to know as his brother Kevin wears out the boat horn and Charlie has a scream that could shatter the windshield.
Almost everyday I get a call from Marcus hearing about the newest trick he landed, whether it is a new toeside trick or even a backside flip. His progression has been amazing this year and I am confident he will blow me away next time we get to play SKATE. I, however, will not surrender my reining title as Mario Kart Champion.
We will be seeing a lot of Marcus this year as he is now 16 and more mobile then ever before. He's been venturing around lately discovering the joys of winching and new riding spots. If you ever get the chance, I suggest you get a hold of Marcus and invite him out to ride. Don't be afraid to ask him for gas money or at least a free waxing as he recently landed his first job working the desk at a tanning salon. I would like to believe Marcus is on deck but chances are he is "probably wakeskating" as his voicemail states.– Kyle McCutcheon


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Happy Thanksgiving and a BBeliever
Happy Thanksgiving for those who are into that sort of thing out there.
I've fallen off the wagon again, and haven't been posting links. That pesky life just doesn't seem to straighten itself out enough to let me do my job.
I do bring you a BBeliever email today, however, so hopefully that will make it up to the faithful few who still check out the site.
From: (Dead Or Alive Films)
Dear Brian,
Hello and greetings from the UK
I came across your article and hoped you may be able to help me re: Kentucky legalises Sister / Brother Civil Union
We are a British TV Company and we would be interested in talking to brothers and sisters who have got married under this new law or are about to do so.
Are you still in contact with Gail and Bobby White? If so, would you mind passing on our details to them?
Also, would you happen to know of any brothers / sisters about to wed?
We fully appreciate and understand that not everyone will want their identity's revealed, so we can assure anonymity if this is preferred.
Apologies for the random email, we really hope you may be able to help us
Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions
Thank you in advance for your time
Kind Regards
This was one of the first stories I wrote for the site so it's amusing to see a BBeliever.
That's all for now. Stay Geeky!Filed under Musings by Brian - Wed Nov 23, 2011 @ 9:02 AM (Permalink)
LEGO Chalkpainting - Very cool.
Movie Posters - There are only 13 movie posters that exist.
Me Want - A talking portrait of Cave Johnson.
Tall Buildings - And how they work.
Video Game Products - Products that are only available in the video game world.
Bad Idea - Alcohol free whisky? Why?
Superhero Plates - In Australia.Filed under Links by Brian - Thu Nov 10, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink)
It's Complicated - These international borders are a bit strange.
Better Gmail - Gmail gets a new look.
The Phantom at 50 - This phantom is not a menace.
The Verge - It finally launches.
Plants vs. Magic - Laura Shigihara raps about Magic.
Farthest From Center - It's not Mt. Everest.
Can't Do It Tonight - Doctor Who fans only.Filed under Links by Brian - Wed Nov 2, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink)
Zombie Poodle - Cool but just wrong.
Breakfast - From around the world. Yum.
Cult of LEGO - The book.
It's Not OK - They're a culture, not a costume. Be sensitive.
Walking Dead - I still need to finish season 1.
Tabletop Models - How to make some models for gaming.
10 Years - 10 Years of Winows XPFiled under Links by Brian - Tue Nov 1, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink)
Link Report
Get Your Fluoride - From your super awesome batteries.
Star Trek - Is closer than it seems.
Kobayashi maru - How the others handled the test.
Plasma Watch - Somebody make me one of these stat!
Scary Pumpkin - Is scary.
Coffee Help - Analyzing a coffee paper.
Radioactive Wolves - At Chernobyl. My son was telling me about these the other day.Filed under Links by Brian - Wed Oct 26, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink)
Pizza Cones - Yum.
Kung Fu Pandaren - Seriously?
Head Brush - Smile.
Economic Experiments - With video games.
Lossie Come Home - JPG artifact art.
Best SF Books - The best sci-fi books.
Quake Family Tree - A family tree of Quake engines.Filed under Links by Brian - Tue Oct 25, 2011 @ 7:10 AM (Permalink)
Privacy - Google's helpful site on privacy, but can we trust them?
Cthulhu Pumpkins - Some good and not so good versions.
Bathos - A puzzle game.
How Things Are Made - Lots to read here.
Essential Geek Books - 9 of them.
NWO - The companies that run the world.
Most Relaxing Tune - Leave it to science to find something like this.Filed under Links by Brian - Mon Oct 24, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink)
Galaxy Nexus - With ice cream sandwich.
Occupy Mordor - One ring should not rule them all.
Retro Phone - Everything old is new again.
Coloring Book - For Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. :-)
Super Mario Bros - The TV show.
Bucket Size - What is the optimal Halloween bucket size?
Big Budget - Terra Nova uses Nerf Guns. Really?Filed under Links by Brian - Thu Oct 20, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink)
Twice So Far This Week Links - 10/18/11
Too Soon? - A Steve Jobs comic.
Sad Trombone - Just in case you need it.
Nerd Guide to NYC - Road trip!
Great Scott - An electric DeLorean.
Wolverine Claws - For sale on Amazon.
Occupy LegoLand - Free your toys.
TMNT Noses - Cool artwork.Filed under Links by Brian - Wed Oct 19, 2011 @ 12:00 AM (Permalink) Previous 10 >>
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SAN DIEGO >> For the Dodgers, the first Opening Day was better than the second.
The San Diego Padres scored three runs in the eighth inning off Brian Wilson to secure a 3-1 victory Sunday. It was the first regular-season game for any team in North America this season.
The Dodgers had a chance to win three games before most clubs began their season. Instead they fell to 2-1 after winning a pair of games against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Sydney, Australia last weekend.
Wilson (0-1), trying to protect a 1-0 lead, was greeted with a 360-foot home run by pinch hitter Seth Smith that tied the game. The right-hander faced four more batters and allowed two runs without recording an out.
The ending spoiled a strong start by Hyun-Jin Ryu, who threw seven shutout innings in his second outing of the season.
"It's more difficult to deal with on the fact that Ryu pitched such a marvelous game," Wilson said.
Yasmani Grandal walked and went to second when Wilson mishandled Everth Cabrera's bunt back to the mound.
Chris Denorfia squared up to bunt Wilson's first pitch. When Dodgers third baseman Juan Uribe charged in and couldn't recover his station, Grandal alertly stole a vacant third base. On the next pitch, Cabrera stole second.
Denorfia, facing a 1-2 count, lined a single into center field to score Grandal and Cabrera and give the Padres a 3-1 lead.
The late rally turned the tables on a pitchers duel between Ryu and the Padres' Andrew Cashner in front of an announced crowd of 45,567, a record at Petco Park.
Ryu said he grew tired in the seventh inning and told Dodgers manager Don Mattingly "it was probably better that I come out of the game." From that point, Ryu could only watch his second win of the season evaporate.
"It's just one of many games," he said through an interpreter. "These kind of games happen and it's part of the game. I know that it's going to inspire us to work out better and try harder."
Ryu, starting in place of an injured Clayton Kershaw, ran into trouble early, as is his habit. The Padres got five runners on base in the first two innings. Four were left in scoring position and none scored.
Everth Cabrera led off the game with a walk and went to third on a single by Chris Denorfia. After Chase Headley struck out, Jedd Gyorko walked to load the bases.
Coming out of his left-handed wind-up, Ryu typically follows through square to home plate on the right side of the pitcher's mound. Fortunately for the Dodgers, that's exactly where Yonder Alonso hit the first pitch he saw from Ryu. The one-hop groundball set up an inning-ending double play, from Ryu to catcher A.J. Ellis to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
The second inning didn't go much better for Ryu. Tommy Medica and Will Venable led off with consecutive singles. With one out, both runners moved up a base on Cashner's sacrifice bunt. Cabrera fell behind 1-2, then swung through a slider from Ryu for the third out.
Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis complimented Ryu's breaking pitches, including a deceptive curveball with a re-tooled grip.
"It doesn't have that loop on it coming out of his hands," Ellis said. "It's on the same plane as his other pitches. It adds deception."
Ryu didn't allow a hit after the second inning and retired 16 consecutive batters after his shaky start. Including his victory in the Dodgers' second game of the season in Sydney, Australia, Ryu has not allowed a run in 12 innings to start the season.
Cashner was nearly as good. The right-hander's heralded fastball still was reaching 95 mph in the sixth inning. He scattered four hits over six innings, walked two and struck out five.
The Dodgers got their only run in the fifth inning when Ellis singled and Dee Gordon walked with one out. Ellis was erased at third base on Ryu's sacrifice bunt attempt. Gordon moved up to second base on the play, then scored when Carl Crawford lined a single to left field.
"We'd like to have a few more runs," Mattingly said. "If the back end is as good as ours, we feel we're going to win our share of those."
While most teams begin their season today, the Dodgers will work out at Petco Park during a scheduled day off. Right-hander Zack Greinke will start the second game of the series Tuesday in San Diego.


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Gary Cherone's HURTSMILE Coming From Frontiers Records in January
The latest from Gary Cherone (Extreme, Van Halen) who has teamed up with his brother Markto write his most succinct record to date. The self-titled, HURTSMILE is a raw sonic suckerpunch in the face! From the opening buzz saw riff of "Just War Theory" to the epic finale of"Slave" and "Beyond The Garden/Kicking Against the Goads", Gary continues to push andpoke you in the ear with his lyrically provocative themes."Hurtsmile was a long time coming… I always wanted to write a record with my brother," saysGary. "I'm a big fan of Mark's song writing and his snarling guitar riffs." The timing was right as Extreme was in-between their touring and record cycle, leaving Gary the freedom. Theyrecruited Joe Pessia (bass) an alumnus of Nuno Bettencourt's Dramagods as well as the guitarplayer for Tantric. Joe also engineered, and co-produced the record with Gary.
To round off thelineup they enlisted heavy hitter Dana Spellman on drums "It's an east coast-Boston thing,"states Gary. "Mark, my brother, was in a band with Nuno's brother… Joe was in Nuno's bandand Dana was a friend, and student of Mike Mangini (former Extreme drummer) … we like tokeep it in the family."The lineup is not the only thing familiar with the band. In true Cherone fashion, the record ischock full of swaggering guitar, soaring vocals and the trademark Cherone eclecticism ontracks such as "Jesus Would You Meet Me", the reggae-tinged "Just War Reprise" and theDylanesq "The Murder of Daniel Faulkner (4699)". "Hurtsmile was about returning to myroots, writing a record in my basement, a straight up rock 'n' roll record… but it turned out tobe more diverse and ambitious than I expected."Gary is no stranger to taking on intense topics, and Hurtsmile is no exception.
The first half of the record is a group of more loosely knit songs such as the cynically inquisitive "Just WarTheory", the limit's of free speech "Tolerance Song (edit)" and the disturbingly mesmerizing"Kaffur (Infidel)", inspired by the beheading of Daniel Pearl.The 2nd half of the record is more conceptually cohesive; an introspective look at the nature ofman and the condition of the human heart. "Stillborn" introduced earlier, and "Set Me Free"both touch on mans inclination toward darkness, culminating with an epic journey from sin tosalvation… "Slave" to "Beyond the Garden/Kicking Against the Goads".For the most part both themes are represented as 2 sides of a record. A concept familiar toExtreme fans but make no mistake, whether reading between the lines or just moved by thevisceral power of the music, this is a completely different type of record. Gary adds, "All theboys in the band have brought something new to the table, and you'll never know what hit you!"
Track Listing:
Just War Theory,Stillborn, Love Thy Neighbo, Kaffur (Infidel), Painter Paint, Tolerance Song, Set Me Free, Jesus Would You Meet Me, Slave, Beyond The Garden – Kicking Against The Goads, Just War Reprise, The Murder Of Daniel Faulkner (4699)
HURTSMILE is:
Gary Cherone – Vocals
Markus Cherone – Guitars
Joe Pessia – Bass, Mandolin
Dana Spellman – Drums, Percussion
Produced by Gary Cherone, Joe Pessia
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Barry Zito doesn't believe his quality pitches just magically disappear whenever the San Francisco Giants venture away from AT&T Park.
It only looks that way.
The veteran left-hander continued to get shelled on the road, allowing eight runs in 4 2/3 innings of a 12-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Zito (4-5) remains winless away from home (0-4) and had his road ERA balloon to 11.28.
"It probably doesn't look like it but I think it's just a coincidence," Zito said. "At home, I've caught some breaks and kept stuff down in the zone and I haven't on the road. I've felt pretty good in some of these starts out on the road but I just haven't been able to get people out."
There's a lot of that going around for the Giants at the moment. The defending World Series champions are just 12-20 on the road this season, including 7-19 against teams not named the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Joaquin Arias knocked in three runs for the Giants and Hunter Pence doubled twice but San Francisco couldn't keep pace on a night the Pirates set season highs in runs and hits (18).
San Francisco bench coach Ron Wotus filled in for manager Bruce Bochy, who was suspended one game after reliever George Kontos threw at Pittsburgh's Starling Marte and Andrew McCutchen on Tuesday night.
Kontos, optioned to Triple-A earlier in the day, will serve his suspension whenever he's recalled.
Wotus remains as baffled by Zito's home and road splits as Zito is 4-1 with a 1.94 ERA at one of baseball's more pitcher friendly parks but ineffective elsewhere.
"He labored but he kept at them for us and gave us as much as he could," Wotus said. "His command wasn't on and he left a lot of pitches up and you'll always get hurt when you do that against big-league hitters."
Zito's biggest problems came against the top of the Pittsburgh lineup. Starling Marte, Jordy Mercer and Andrew McCutchen went 8 for 9 against Zito, leading a three-run rally in the third and a four-run burst in the fifth that eventually chased Zito.
"I felt pretty good but left too many fastballs up in the zone," Zito said. "If you're not throwing the fastball down in the zone, you're going to struggle."
Marte finished with a career-high four hits, scored four times and stole two bases. Neil Walker and Alex Presley homered for Pittsburgh while Mercer, McCutchen and Gaby Sanchez had three hits each.
Francisco Liriano (5-2) survived six erratic innings to pick up the win.
A night after Pittsburgh lit up San Francisco in an 8-2 win in support of rookie pitcher Gerrit Cole, the Pirates kept it going.
McCutchen hit a two-run double in the third as the Pirates took a 4-1 lead. The Giants responded briefly to tie the game on a two-run double by Arias in the top of the fifth.
It didn't stay knotted long. Marte and Mercer led off the bottom of the inning with consecutive singles. McCutchen struck out and Sanchez walked to load the bases.
Russell Martin then hit a liner to first baseman Brandon Belt that first base umpire Tim McClellan ruled a ground ball. Belt hesitated for a moment, wiping out the chance for a double play and allowing Marte to race home.
"It's just one of those crazy plays that unfortunately went against us," Belt said.
Pedro Alvarez chased Zito for good with a double off the wall in right. Walker greeted reliever Jose Mijares with a two-run single and the Pirates were in control.
Pittsburgh's lead grew to 10-4 after Presley's pinch-hit homer and an RBI double by Sanchez.
San Francisco pulled within 11-8 after Buster Posey's two-run single off Tony Watson in the eighth but Sanchez doubled in McCutchen in the bottom of the inning. Closer Jason Grilli worked a perfect ninth in a rare non-save situation.
Wotus saw positive signs in San Francisco's late push.
"I was really pleased with the offense and the way we kept coming back and got the winning run to the plate a couple of times," Wotus said. "They prevailed but we at least kept battling and we had a nice little breakout on offense."
Liriano lacked the firepower of his past two starts, when he combined for 19 strikeouts. The left-hander struck out just two and walked three while tying his season high with four runs allowed.
NOTES: San Francisco 2B Tony Abreu went 3 for 5 in his first start of the season. Abreu started in place of Marco Scutaro, who is out indefinitely after taking a pitch off the pinky finger of his left hand on Tuesday ... Bochy said injured 3B Pablo Sandoval had a "hop in his step" the day after being placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained tendon in his left foot. Sandoval was hitting .289 at the time of the injury. ... Pittsburgh RHP Charlie Morton makes his first start since having Tommy John surgery a year ago on Thursday when he starts in the series finale. Hurdle indicated Morton won't have much time to get his feet set with starters Wandy Rodriguez and Jeanmar Gomez on the mend from forearm tightness. Matt Cain (4-3, 5.09) starts for the Giants.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Barry Zito doesn't believe his quality pitches just magically disappear whenever the San Francisco Giants venture away from AT&T Park.


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We got rid of the peninsula in the kitchen separating it from the breakfast room because I've always wanted a stand-alone island and because I wanted it feel more like one large space instead of kitchen & breakfast room. The island visually separates the living room from the kitchen just the right amount & without it, I think it might feel a bit too much like you were cooking in the living room.
Mike (owner of CarrMichael Construction) has been amazing with helping us plan the kitchen and is really great with scale & space. (His wife, Tara, has been amazing too, in feeding us while our house is under construction!! She's also become a close friend and is the type of person who thinks nothing of last-minute late-night "emergency" shopping trips - yes I know a shopping trip isn't ever really an emergency but to a post-pregnant lady with a photo shoot the next day, it feels pretty close!- and is always there when you need her.)
Here's what the kitchen is looking like now:
Here's an example of the type of direction Mike gets on the kitchen from me:
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Followed by his laughter...
...And then this is what he gives back to us:
..Just what I meant by the scribbled sketch = yay!!!
And this is what happens:
The island will be all drawers and will be built out of horizontal panels of reclaimed wood. (Even on the drawer faces) What you're seeing in the current photos is the drawer boxes which will be hidden by the reclaimed wood panels. I'm a big fan of drawers in kitchens (especially for kitchens with kids because they're easier for them to keep organized & access) and so everywhere we can do a drawer, I've done one. The island is full of storage:
We've also been working with Tom Owens of Owens Iron Works in Herndon (who is also doing our stair rails). The shelves will attach into the ceiling and into the marble countertop like this: (this is a side view)
....Now that it's in, the refrigerator actually doesn't seem far away at all, so I am so happy we made the move. It also helps to expand the kitchen itself beccause we added cabinets & a countertop next to it for storage & space to set down groceries and prep. (A lazy susan is in the corner for our canned food.) The microwave is under the counter beneath the window, which is great because now someone can grab something from the fridge, heat it up in the microwave and not even have to go near the main cooking area.
I'm selecting paint for the perimeter cabinets (drawers really) today so wish me luck!! I'll keep you posted!! Also, thank you so much for the kind words about the FW Magazine cover... It was a really fun experience!!
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After unveiling, monument may be 'Muzzled'
John Grisham has confirmed his attendance. So have George Garrett, Boyd Tinsley, and Dahlia Lithwick. Even Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, in town to shoot the sequel to Bruce Almighty, is a possbility. But there could be another special someone with an opinion of the April 20 dedication of the First Amendment monument: City gadfly Kevin Cox wants to nominate the monument for a "Muzzle" award.The Muzzles are that annual hall of shame issued by the monument's creator, the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression. Muzzles are handed out annually to those who restrain speech, and Cox believes the Center has joined that infamous club with its policy of encouraging erasure as a form of expression.
"Every person has the right to express himself or herself on the wall," the Center has written, "by either writing on the wall or erasing something already on the wall."
"That sounds like they're defining censorship as expression to me," says Cox, a citizen outspoken on various local issues. He created the little graphic shown here instead of crashing Thursday's celebrity-studded event.
So what happens when the Center gets Cox's nomination to slam itself with a Muzzle?
"I look forward to getting his formal nomination," says Center spokesperson Josh Wheeler. "It'll certainly be considered."
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The $275,000.00 for the "monument" and the money for maintaining it are coming from private contributions not taxes. The money would be better spent on legal fees defending those who are having their right to free speech challenged by the government. Or maybe there aren't any cases that need funding.
What this means - apparently is the right to dis-respect yourself and others - the crap that goes on the walls tells a lot about a person - pornography is so unnecessary - someone trying to achieve their 15 minutes of fame - could certainly do something of a more positive nature... please do not turn this into a wall of shame...


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Nottingham Forest secured their place in the npower Championship play-offs with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The victory means Billy Davies' side will now tackle Swansea in the play-off semi-finals after Brendan Rodgers' men leapfrogged bitter rivals Cardiff into third place.
Forest will hope to improve on last year's effort in the season finale when they were beaten by Blackpool - who went on to secure a place in the Barclays Premier League - at the last four stage.
Going into the encounter, the visitors knew they needed just a point to secure a place in the end-of-season shake-up while Palace had little to play for given they ensured safety last week.
And the difference between the sides' ambitions showed in a one-sided clash which Forest dominated throughout.
They were set on their way by Lewis McGugan's 17th-minute strike and, after Eagles centre-back Dean Moxey was sent off, Davies' side became more dominant.
Marcus Tudgay and David McGoldrick added goals in the second half as Forest gave themselves an opportunity to reach the promised land after a 12-year absence.
Spurred on by the possibility of a play-off berth, the visitors showed intent from the off and almost took the lead in the ninth minute.
McGugan further underlined his credentials from set-pieces to deliver an excellently directed corner which Luke Chambers headed against the crossbar.
They did not have to wait much longer to open the scoring, though, with McGugan putting them ahead with a typically classy finish.
Anthony Gardner failed to get any distance on his headed clearance from a hopeful long ball, allowing McGugan to fire home a well placed volley from a tight angle.
Any hopes Palace had of claiming anything from the game were hampered significantly in the 25th minute when Moxey received a straight red card for a high challenge on Tudgay.
Davies' men dominated for the rest of the opening period, while Palace's one-man disadvantage was showing as they offered little threat.
Whatever Dougie Freedman said to his players at half-time appeared to work as the hosts showed more endeavour in the second period.
However, they failed to transfer that into clear-cut chances as Forest continued to enjoy a worry-free afternoon.
The visitors continued to create the better opportunities and they all but guaranteed a play-off spot in the 69th minute.
Brendan Moloney was the orchestrator, sending in a delicious right wing cross which Tudgay headed home.
McGoldrick added further gloss to the scoreline with 10 minutes remaining through a moment of real quality, picking up the ball 25 yards from goal before unleashing an unstoppable effort past a helpless Julian Speroni.
Cardiff's 1-1 draw at Burnley, coupled with Swansea's 4-0 victory over relegated Sheffield United, means Forest will take on the Swans in the semi-finals.
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Fun Thing #1: A New Red Iguana Location in Salt Lake
Fun Thing #2: Fun Poinsettia Facts from Red Stapler
My friend Suebob shares Fun Poinsettia Facts on her always-intriguing blog, Red Stapler. I had no idea this famous Christmas plant grows as tall as a tree, and most of the other poinsettia facts were new to me too.
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I've only had chestnuts once, a few years ago when Simona was kind enough to send me some. They were so tasty, and I loved this post about Roasting Chestnuts from Ginger and Garlic, who has great photos of the chestnuts.
Fun Thing #4: Pine Nut Brittle from The Italian Dish
When I was a kid my mom always made homamade peanut brittle for Christmas, so when I saw the Italian Pine Nut Brittle at The Italian Dish, it seemed like a great way to kick peanut brittle up several notches. (Of course this isn't South Beach Diet friendly, but it's Christmas, and who can resist pine nuts?)
Fun Thing #5: Make Buttons with the Kids
For part of the holidays I'm going to be visiting my sister Val who has a bunch of young kids, and when I saw the Buttons at Buns in My Oven, I immediately bookmarked them to make with the kids. Go read that post if you don't know what Buttons are, and if you have kids, I bet you'll be making some.


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The application also includes car parking, improvements to the access to the site, the widening of the Riverside Walk and provision of seating and an area of public open space.
Separate vehicular and pedestrian access is proposed from Teme Street.
The main issues in the consideration of the application are whether the principle of a food store on this site is acceptable, having regard to national and local planning policies relating to retail development and flood risk; the effect of the proposal on highway safety; the impact of the development on the vitality and viability of Tenbury as a town centre; the effect of the development on the character of the area and the Tenbury Wells Conservation Area; the effect upon residential amenities, the effect on biodiversity and protected species, given that the River Teme, adjoining the site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and overall, whether the proposal is in accordance with the Development Plan.
The application is reported to Committee at the request of the two District Councillors for Tenbury Wells and given the significant level of local interest in the proposal.
The recommendation is that planning permission be granted subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 and Section 278 legal agreements in respect of a financial contribution being paid towards community transport, the delivery of public realm works within the vicinity of the application site, the payment of a commuted sum for the maintenance of the Riverside Walk, improvements to the A4112/A456 junction and a financial contribution being paid for the monitoring of the Travel Plan, with payment made if the objectives are not achieved.
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Finding somewhere to practice yoga that feels safe and welcoming can be difficult. We often don't even realize that what we are looking for is a practice community to belong to. When we do find that place, teacher or group of people that makes us smile, that keeps us coming back and leaves us feeling good, we've found something special to nurture and care for. But how do we find that?
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras offer us a set of guiding principles, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, which can help transform our interactions with those in our practice community into nurturing, loving exchanges, without needing to be fake or flowery. By understanding and allowing the Yamas to guide our actions and inform our relationships, we can authentically contribute to the well-being of our practice community.
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Social interaction is the arguably the best environment in which to ascertain how effective the fundamental practices of yoga are. Nicholai Bachman, in his book The Path of the Yoga Sutras, says that the way we treat other living creatures, including other humans, is a testament to our inner state. More than any of the other eight limbs, the Yamas (our social ethics) can be practiced seamlessly in our daily lives.
Ahimsa – The practice of non-violence is the most basic and fundamental principle to be observed within a practice community. Respect your fellow yogis; be compassionate and loving in thought, word and deed.
Satya – Truthfulness, honesty, integrity and authenticity are essential to a deep practice of yoga and to a strong practice community. You have to be able to trust those on whom you rely for support. This means you need to know who you are and what you can offer. Without the risk of overextending or overcommitting yourself, be honest in saying what you can and can't do for those you love.
Asteya – A practice community is a common good, something that cannot exist without contributions from those within it. Make sure you are contributing to your practice community and not just taking what you need from the people around you. Giving something back to your practice community can be as simple as a warm, genuine smile. Be loving and respectful. Cultivate gratitude and humility.
Brahmacharya – Take responsibility for the energy you bring into the space you share with others and the way you use it. Pour the energy of frustration into your asana practice rather than flirting with the teacher; direct the energy of anger into your breath rather than being rude to those around you.
Aparigraha – Sometimes when we want to belong to a particular group we feel that we need to have a certain type of yoga mat for example, or a certain brand of clothing or even a particular style of practice. Ask yourself if this is what you really want to share with your practice community? Nurture your own freedom of expression and encourage it in those around you.
One of my favorite teachers, Leslie Kaminoff, said to me recently "There is something very powerful about being surrounded by people who will not judge you for whatever you are feeling or expressing in the moment." Are you surrounded by people like that? Do you provide that kind of friendship for others?
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Fidel and Lydia's Garden of Eden
Oaxaca is pretty much the center of the Mexican food scene. Few other parts of the country boast such a rich selection of fresh and unusual ingredients. Many traditional dishes originate from pre-colonial days when the Maya ruled the region.
Farmers from the surrounding villages come to Oaxaca's markets on the weekends to sell their painstakingly hand-raised products. While wandering through small Sanchez Pascua market we meet Fidel and Lydia, who are selling fresh vegetables in the most astonishing colors at their tiny stand. We stop to chat for a while and learn that the two of them live in San Pedro Tidaá, a small village deep in the heart of Oaxaca, where they lovingly tend the seasonal vegetables, unfamiliar herbs and lettuces that they grow. With shining eyes we pepper them so long with questions that they finally invite us to come and see their small realm.
Jumping onto their truck as soon as the market ends, we don't wait for a second invitation. As it turns out, we are the first foreigners to visit their village in 60 years.
#cool! The drive is longer than we expect, but after nearly two hours we reach Fidel and Lydia's sleepy village. Their plot of land is small, and lies in the shade of a couple of ash trees. Various varieties of lettuce, cabbage and spinach grow beneath two shelters that they have constructed from wooden stakes and netting.
Out in the open, beside the greenhouse tents grow the stars of the garden: bright yellow and deep scarlet chard. We've never seen these varieties before. Cabbage is currently in season, and Fidel proudly shows us six different kinds, some of which flaunt purple veins and lush, greenish-blue leaves.
During the tour of the garden, we get to see lemon grass, old varieties of rocket, a mild type of dandelion and miniature cherry tomatoes. We buy a basket of seasonal vegetables and are as happy as children at Christmas.
We are very much impressed by Lydia and Fidel's natural attitude toward agriculture. Neither of them are in any way interested in optimizing profit, industrialization or using machines. Instead, they talk to us about earthworms and other creatures living in the soil that help the plants grow – they'd never poison them! They talk about maintaining an ecological balance. And how important it is to cultivate the soil sustainably. Here in the heart of Mexico people don't wait until they've reached the edge of the abyss to realize how important it is to respect and protect their resources. Hat's off to them!
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EVERY DAY we are revealing the exciting new team of bloggers lined up for this website, www.anglersmail.co.uk
Very soon (from Monday, July 30) we'll be having live blogs, one a day, covering the whole spectrum for modern coarse angling.
Here, Angler's Mail gives a warm welcome here to the Fox International carp crew, who will be part of our new CARP blog line-up. Their first blog was written by Harry Charrington, Fox media man.
Read on, and check back for more bloggers' introductions, in their own words…
BY WAY of introduction I am Harry Charrington, the media assistant at Fox international and I am going to be putting together the Fox Carp Blog. Although I am writing the blog it will not just follow me on my day-to-day role at Fox but it will cover every corner of the Fox family.
I aim to make it a refreshing read, detailing not just what the consultants are up to, but all the goings on at Fox from the office to the bank. Part of my role is getting out on the bank with our consultants and shooting video clips for our Fox website and Fox YouTube so I think it would only be right to include a short video blog each month as well!
Most of you will have heard of some if not all of our superb team of consultants who are out on the bank regularly, doing the do and putting our products through their paces. The team is a superb mix of incredible anglers all top of the class in their specific disciplines. With England Internationals, British record breakers, consistent big carp catchers and those that target individual 'special fish' we are sure to have plenty of highlights from the team each month.
These guys are the 'Face of Fox' however, what about the lads behind the scenes, the unsung heroes, in the conception, development, design and marketing of the products. Without which there would be none of the exceptional fox products that have become household names amongst carp anglers, no Black Label, no Rapide Loader, no Supa Brolly and god forbid no Flatliner Bedchair.
As I sit at my desk, at the Fox HQ in Hainault, Essex, there is a vacant chair to my left, this is Lewis Porter's place. Lew is the media manager at Fox and the man behind the organisation of all the media coverage we receive, almost anything that you see Fox related in a magazine, website or video will have gone through him.
Just over the short divider opposite we have the providers of much of the entertainment in my office Dan and Pav, these guys are the graphic designers and provide the artwork that you see on all of our packaging, adverts and almost anything that has a Fox logo on it.
One more divider on from there are the CAD guys, MC, Mlittle and Adam, the stuff they do is way beyond the capabilities of my mind, but basically they design each of the products that we produce. Any problem in development is given to them and they find a solution, they measure, mark and weigh everything to precision with the aim to produce the very best product within the boundaries which are set.
Everything is designed and developed in house and it is only the final part of production that occurs overseas, which we believe gives us an advantage in achieving some of the most unique and well thought out products on the market.Popping regularly in and out of this office are the two northern monkeys, Scott Day and Shaun McSpadden, coming up with many of the ideas and giving the green light on products, these guys strive for nothing short of perfect and are top of the tree when it comes to product development.
Both superb anglers in their own right, you may have seen the Angler's Mail headline a few months back 'Greatest Big Carp Haul Ever' well that was about these two!
Mentioning these guys only scratches the surface of the extensive Fox family but it gives you an insight into what the Carp Blog could contain over the coming months.
With anglers out there catching fish, exclusive insights into the goings on at Fox HQ and plenty of laughs along the way I believe that this will be a slightly different yet refreshing change to your normal angling blog.
Please keep an eye out for the first instalment which will be coming up here on the Angler's Mail website in the near future. Until then, tight lines!
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A large group of faculty and students from the Alamo Colleges gathered at Tuesday night's board meeting to protest tuition hikes and what they deemed secretive decision-making by administrators on controversial issues.
Julianne Cantu, president of the student government at San Antonio College, told trustees she had gathered 883 signatures on a petition opposing the 5 percent tuition increase trustees approved in March.
Cantu said students were "extremely unpleased" with the hikes and would not be quiet until they were addressed. Another student from SAC, Enrique Moreno, asked trustees for a copy of the budget so he could see how every penny was spent.
"Why are professors having to do more with less?" Moreno asked.
After Moreno sat down, a contingent of around 30 faculty stood up behind Paula McKenna, president of SAC's faculty senate, as she accused the chancellor and trustees of changing the district's name and logo quickly and quietly so no one would protest.
Trustees voted in March to drop the "Community" from the district's title and call it "Alamo Colleges," and to give all five colleges a common logo for marketing purposes.
Chancellor Bruce Leslie did not consult with students or faculty before recommending the name and logo change, and according to McKenna, disguised it on the agenda by calling it a "brand identity presentation."
McKenna said Leslie has made a habit of stashing controversial items in innocuous-sounding agenda items, and has twisted the facts to convince trustees to go along.
Mary-Ellen Jacobs, president of the faculty senate at Palo Alto College, agreed.
"If we are a family, the voices of all participants matter," Jacobs told trustees.


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O Soave Fanciulla - Michael Bolton
(la boheme)(oh, sweet little lady)
O soave fanciulla, o dolce viso
Di mite circonfuso alba lunar,
In te ravviso il sogno
Ch'io vorrei sempre sognar!
(ah, tu sol comandi, amor!)
Fremon nell'anima dolcezze estreme,
Ecc nel baccio freme amor!
(oh come dolci scendono le sue
Lusinghe al cor...tu sol comandi, amor!)
No, per pieta! sei mia! v'aspettan gli amici...
Gia mi mandi via? vorrei dir...ma non osso,
Di. se venissi con voi? che? mimi!
Sarebbe cosi dolce restar qui. c'e freddo fuori.v
Vi staro vicina! e al ritorno? curioso!
Dammi il braccio, o mia piccina...
Obbedisco, signor! che m'ami...di'...lo t'amo.
Rodolfo e mimi
Amor! amor! amor!
Mimi and rodolfo are getting acquainted fast. outside, rodolfos' friends call him to join them. he would rather stay with mimi, but she shyly suggests they all go out together. "tell me you
Me," he pleads. she holds back, at first, but as this duet ends, they sing together for the first time, and their first word is "love."
English translation
Oh! sweet little lady! oh, sweetest vision,
With moonlight bathing your pretty face!
The dream that i see in you is the dream i'll always dream!
(oh, you rule alone, love!)
Deep in my soul trembles the deepest of passions, etc.
Our kisses shudder with love!
(how gently now his words of praise make their way
Into my heart...you rule alone, oh love!)
No, i beg you! you're mine now! your friends are still waiting.
So soon must i leave you? i would like...i can't say it...
Speak! what if i went along? what? mimi!
How sweet instead to stay behind here. it's freezing outside.
I'd be right beside you! what about later? who knows, sir?
Take my arm, my dear young lady...as you say, my dear sir...
Do you love me, say! i certainly do.
Rodolfo and mimi
Love! love! love!


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Recruiters find Facebook "engaging" and say it has access to a bigger network of people, according to a recent study.
Online recruiting lab Potentialpark analyzed the online presence of 500 firms and interviewed human resources about using Facebook and narrowed it down to seven reasons. From Mashable, but edited for length and content:
- It's more engaging. With Facebook, employers can follow a "let them come to us" strategy by setting up a business page for recruitment and career purposes. With LinkedIn, the communication is very much one-way with employers proactively searching for candidates.
- Facebook is where the action is. Recruiters perceive that few students and recent graduates actively update their LinkedIn profiles, whereas they are quite active on Facebook.
- It's free and open. Employers like that Facebook enables them to upload advanced recruitment content, such as testimonials, videos, pictures or a job search — and it's all free of charge with no premium accounts like LinkedIn.
- It's a bigger network. Facebook offers a larger audience, with more than 800 million active users worldwide, compared with LinkedIn's user base of around 120 million members.
- The Like button. When it comes to career website integration, its Facebook feeds and the Like button are easier to integrate.
- It's better for branding. When it comes to employer branding activities and talent communication — especially with students, graduates and early career professionals — many prefer Facebook.
However, the survey of more than 30,000 students and graduates worldwide showed that about half (48 percent) preferred to connect with employers on LinkedIn, with respondents saying that they felt Facebook isn't "the right place" to make contact with employers and they were uncomfortable sharing private information and their profile with recruiters.
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In his recent New York Times article, "It's the Year to Keep an Eye on Paychecks," author David Leonhardt points to the uncertain financial future which Americans face in 2007.
Pay rates, he argues, may be on the rise, but very little is certain as far as housing rates and the stock market are concerned. Surprised? You shouldn't be. When it comes to personal investments, real estate and stock always cycle, and opportunities come and go. Annual assurance of opportunity can never be guaranteed.
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LC 4 Life?
This is the "jumping off point" for the Learning Commons blog at Loyola University, New Orleans.
1) What is a "Learning Commons?"
We are the best, and newest thing, to come your way amongst the recent miriad of library advancements. At the Monroe Library, we strive to provide "traditonal" library services and at the same time, we are committed to providing new models of what it means to be a library. The Learning Commons encourages engagement with information in its various forms, reinforces the value of collaborative inquiry, creates new opportunities for community interaction, and supports student success at Loyola.
2) Where Should You Ask Questions?
The LC (Learning Commons) is where you should feel free to ask ANY question. We will direct you to where you can find research about anything: freeway displacement, women in the 1960′s, the Christmas Tsunami: you can find it all here! At the Learning Commons desk, you can get assistance with standard circulation, reference, and technology questions. Users wanting or needing more in-depth knowledge are connected to appropriate experts, materials, programs, or workshops.
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This year, for the first time, 3HO helped fund three children to go to Miri Piri Academy through the institution of 3HO Foundation Scholarship Awards.
Applicants wrote about their inspiration and experiences, and how they hoped the award and the MPA experience would help them grow. This year the three winners were Tashi Nyima, Sebastian Salazar, and Siri Ajeet Kaur (Dipuo Banda).
Tashi Nyima, Tibet and India
I would like to thank 3HO for all the support and help you have given me. I never thought I would have such an experience. I truly love this place; the environment, the friends and the academics. MPA has given me everything. Now I could never imagine not being here. This is an experience I could never have had in Dharmshala. During the few years I have been here, I felt like this is my home. I have learned so much in my studies and I have also learned to calm myself in any situation. Really, I don't have any words to say. Thank you for everything!
Sebastian Salazar, Mexico
I'm Sebastian and I'm the happiest guy ever because of the opportunity you gave me to live and grow in MPA. For me this is a lifetime experience and for what you do, I admire you a lot! With this act of love you have become part of my family, because as my parents, you are giving me your resources and support to reach my goals. That is something that I appreciate so much and I don't know how to thank you. Maybe in the future I'll be very blessed to help in this social cause of helping each other. The best thing I can say is that you are one of the most memorable things in my life and that with your little duty in this world, it is becoming a better world for everyone. Thanks for all the people at 3HO that make this possible for me and my family!
Siri Ajeet Kaur (Dipuo Banda), South Africa
My name is Banda Dipuo (Siri Ajeet Kaur). I was born and raised in South Africa, Johannesburg by my maternal grandmother (Jessie Banda). I have two sisters and three brothers. I grew up in a tough environment where dreams often get shattered due to lack of interest towards education. Most of the teenagers my age are either pregnant or they have kids. I have been thinking outside of the box for my whole childhood and I never dream of myself being a nothing in society. I dream as big as possible and aim as high as possible to fulfill my wish of being a role model and an inspiration to the next generation.
My foster parents (Tess and Phil) went to Rishikesh for a yoga festival and that is how they came to know about Miri Pirí Academy. They asked me to watch a couple of videos and really think about going to MPA. I did just that and I really wanted to come and have the experience. After years and years of poor education, I finally got the opportunity to go to Miri Pirí Academy. It was an experience of a lifetime that I could not get elsewhere in the world. I met a lot of students from all over the world with different stories, backgrounds, culture, and religions who had come together to unite and who believe that God is one (Ek Ong Kar).
I have learned so much in such a short period of time. Mostly things that I never thought I would learn. Yoga really changed me in a positive way. I have learned to eat my ego and swallow my pride. I have learned to be one with myself. I have learned how to do things even if you don't feel like it, especially waking up early in morning to read Japji and do physical training; mostly how to balance focus and fun.
Being at MPA taught me to be responsible. I had to make decisions by myself which was really hard because most of the time I had people thinking for me and telling me what to do. It has taught me to be brave, i.e. with the martial art that prepares us to overcome any obstacle that may come our way with confidence. It has taught me to be self-assured and know how to manage time. I have learned to be one with myself and think globally instead of locally.
But because I did not have enough money to meet my financial needs I asked for help. I kindly got the scholarship which met my needs half way. It is my path to keep up and be kept up. Words can't really express my gratitude but I hope you understand the sincerity behind these words. And I really hope that a lot of teenagers from all over the world could get these teachings.


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|Foster Care means that the local Department of Family Services has been granted legal custody of a child by the court. The first goal of foster care is to return the child to his/her guardians.
If the safety issues cannot be solved within a short period of time, the department then searches for relatives who will accept custody of the child.
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Un gagnant a été sélectionné de 89 designs proposés par 34 designers freelance.
Going to need a graphic that will be used to complete a necessary step in my proposal idea.
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Okay, so heres the deal. After over three years of dating and an amazing time, I am going to ask my girlfriend to marry me. I have a beautiful ring and have gotten her dad's blessings. We are flying out to Hawaii for Spring Break in the end of March. Heres the plan.
Your graphic design will be used to do this product:
Basically what this company does is take your photo (in this case the graphic you design) and turns it into a beautiful woven blanket.
We will head over to the island of Kuai (romantic garden island), go out for a picnic, I will ask her to unfold the blanket so we can sit down, she sees what is written on the blanket, I am down on one knee, and I propose :)
Probably one of the most random contests on SitePoint? Yes. A fun and exciting project? Yes.
So, basically, I just need a talented designer to make a graphic that says 'Will You Marry Me?'. You can include pictures in this graphic, it can be the words only, whatever! I really have no exact idea how I want it to look, it just needs to have those words and portray love or romance. I have no desired color scheme- just something that fits the idea well (for exaple, no black, ect). I am not sure exactly what size the graphic needs to be as neither website specifies.
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McCullough Stops de Jesus, Alessio Chokes out War Machine at TPF
Isaac de Jesus was stopped by "Razor" Rob McCullough: Jeff Sherwood/Sherdog.com
LEMOORE, Calif. -- After a shaky start, Rob McCullough battered Isaac de Jesus to a first-round 4:31 finish at Tachi Palace Fights "Stars and Strikes" at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino.
McCullough, a former WEC lightweight champion, seemed to be on his way to losing the first round. Late replacement de Jesus was faster and landing the significant punches for the first four minutes, then McCullough caught him with a clean shot and swarmed.
McCullough cut de Jesus with strikes from the top and just kept landing until de Jesus turtled up and the ref was forced to step in.
Welterweight champion David Mitchell had little trouble with challenger Poppies Martinez, putting the local draw to sleep with a triangle choke just 1:32 into the first round.
Mitchell came out and immediately pulled guard, working for a gogoplata before transitioning to an omoplata. Martinez scrambled out, but got caught in the triangle. Martinez looked like he was going to tap, but went out before he could.
John Alessio put War Machine to sleep at 2:24 of the third round in their welterweight feature fight. Alessio controlled much of the bout from back control looking for a rear-naked choke that War Machine, formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver, defended for two and a half rounds.
Michael McDonald avenged the only loss on his record and became the TPF bantamweight champion by knocking Cole Escovedo out at 1:12 of the second round. McDonald took round one with superior striking and takedowns. Every time McDonald took Escovedo down, he backed off and let him stand, respecting how dangerous the triangle specialist is from his back.
McDonald found his striking range in the second round, chased Escovedo to the cage's edge with strikes, and then unloaded. Escovedo slumped over and the referee stepped in to save him.
"Ultimate Fighter" veteran Gabe Ruediger took home the promotion's vacant lightweight title with a dominant TKO victory over previously unbeaten Lenny Lovato in just 3:25 of the first round. Ruediger looked good from the start, controlling the standup battle and rocking Lovato before taking the fight to the ground. Once the fight hit the mat, Ruediger looked for the rear-naked choke, and then pounded Lovato from back control until the ref stepped in.
"Everyone knows me," Ruediger said. "I finish fights. I come to win every freakin' time."
Olympic wrestling silver medalist Stephen Abas picked up his second MMA win, outpointing Joey Delacruz across the judges' cards. Abas used solid takedowns and stifling top control in a very dominant performance.
In undercard action, Hulk Hogans' nephew, David Bollea, remained undefeated, finishing Cody Gibson with an armlock in the third round. Dominique Robinson stopped David Kaplan with third-round strikes, while Drew Bittner took a unanimous decision over Francisco Loredo.


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Their campaign rhetoric growing ever hotter, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry focused on economic themes Wednesday with the president defending his record in the crucial swing state of Ohio and his Democratic challenger proposing middle-class tax cuts.
The president said Democrats were setting the nation up for a "disaster" while Kerry, chatting with supporters in Chicago, called Republicans "the most crooked ... lying group I've ever seen."
A day after Kerry scored easy primary wins in four southern states including the November battleground of Florida, Bush traveled to the crucial swing state of Ohio, where blue-collar workers have seen huge job losses during his administration.
He branded Kerry as a pessimist who would endanger U.S. prosperity and job growth with isolationist trade policies and tax hikes. Kerry, meanwhile, called for deeper tax cuts for the middle class than proposed by Bush.
Bush never mentioned Kerry by name. But his spokesman said the president's remarks were aimed at Democrats, including the Massachusetts senator, who pledged to roll back Bush tax cuts for the wealthy and to safeguard jobs by subjecting U.S. trade pacts to special scrutiny.
"They don't explain how closing off markets abroad would help the millions of Americans who produce goods for export or work for foreign companies right here," the Republican president said hours after the government released trade data showing a record $43.1 billion January deficit.
'The enemy of job creation'
"The old policy of tax and spend is the enemy of job creation. The old policy of economic isolationism is a recipe for economic disaster," Bush, who has irked trade partners by protecting steel and other key U.S. industries, told a government-sponsored women's summit on entrepreneurship.
The economy has emerged as a central issue in the 2004 campaign, sparking an early war of words between Bush and his Democratic challenger over issues including the loss of 2.8 million U.S. manufacturing jobs during the president's tenure.
After urging labor leaders to support his campaign to oust the president, Kerry met in Washington with onetime rival Howard Dean to discuss a possible endorsement and what role the former Vermont governor might play in his campaign. Kerry greeted Dean as he arrived at campaign headquarters, and the two joined hands and raised them high for cameras.
Kerry was scheduled to meet with another key rival, John Edwards, on Thursday.
Anticipating their meeting, the Bush campaign issued "Howard Dean's Greatest Hits on John Kerry," a 10-item recounting of Dean criticism of his rival for the nomination. The quotes from news stories include Dean's statement in January that "you're not going to change America by nominating somebody who's a Washington insider whose biggest long suit is talk."
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Kerry had 2,001 delegates after sweeping four Southern primaries Tuesday, an Associated Press analysis showed. He wasn't expected to reach 2,162, the number needed to secure the nomination, until next week because of the way the party allocates delegates.
Earlier Wednesday in Chicago, Kerry toughened his comments about his GOP critics after a supporter urged him to take on Bush. "Let me tell you, we've just begun to fight," Kerry said. "We're going to keep pounding. These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I've ever seen. It's scary."
Bush-Cheney campaign chairman Marc Racicot called on Kerry to apologize.
"Senator Kerry's statement today in Illinois was unbecoming of a candidate for the presidency of the United States of America, and tonight we call on Senator Kerry to apologize to the American people for this negative attack," Racicot said in a statement. "On the day that Senator Kerry emerged as his party's presumptive nominee, the president called to congratulate him. That goodwill gesture has been met by attacks and false statements."
'A Democrat who fights back'
Kerry spokesman David Wade said the senator was referring to Republican critics in general. "The Republicans have launched the most personal, crooked, deceitful attacks over the last four years," Wade said. "He's a Democrat who fights back."
The Bush-Cheney campaign answered back, saying, "At every turn, John Kerry has claimed to be the victim of an imaginary smear machine. John Kerry has run a relentlessly negative campaign from the very beginning and this comment is completely consistent with that."
In a speech to top leaders of the AFL-CIO, Kerry said a "Bush Tax" stemming from the president's economic policies has driven up costs for working families. He vowed to reverse that trend while asking those making more than $200,000 a year to pay the same taxes they paid under President Clinton, effectively repealing portions of a tax cut Bush pushed through Congress.
Kerry also proposed creating a $50 billion fund to help states provide relief from state and local taxes for working families that he said have been struggling.
"Under George Bush's policies, middle-class families are paying more," he said. "America's middle class can't afford a tax increase. That's why we're going to give the middle class a tax cut."
In response, the Bush campaign accused Kerry of favoring broad tax increases that would affect all taxpayers.
350 pro-tax votes alleged
"John Kerry has voted for higher taxes 350 times and his numbers for new spending don't add up," said Steve Schmidt, a Bush campaign spokesman. "His campaign-trail promises mean he is going to raise taxes by at least $900 billion." It is the first time the Bush campaign has put a number on tax hikes it says Kerry favors.
Kerry said a middle-class tax cut would do far more to spark the economy than what Bush has pushed.
"Our middle-class tax cut will help working people afford college and pay for health care and make ends meet," he said. "If this president wants to make this election about taxes after he's cut billions for billionaires and given middle-class families a larger share to pay, we're ready for that fight."
Kerry spoke via satellite to AFL-CIO leaders at their winter convention in Florida, courting a constituency he's counting on for money and organizational muscle. Facing an unfriendly White House, labor is likely to play an energetic role in the Kerry campaign, even if he wasn't the first choice of most unions.
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