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After having a line drive turned into a double play and watching Ichiro Suzuki jump over the right-field fence to take away a home run Monday, Mark Kotsay and his White Sox teammates went a non-traditional direction Tuesday to bring the left-handed hitter some luck on offense.
They set up a fire pit during batting practice and burned his bats, in a salute to Pedro Cerrano from the movie "Major League." According to Kotsay, the ritual was executed by Mark Teahen.
"I walked out and saw what was going on, and obviously I wanted to find out what was going on, but I had nothing to do with it," Kotsay said. "There are quirky things like changing your uniform or your undershirt or your shoes, but never burning bats."
July 27, 2010
Strange way to break a slump…
Manny Parra. Don Cooper reclamation project?
… So what's going on? He's still throwing 90-95 MPH, so it is not a problem with velocity. He has a wide arsenal of pitches, still using a curveball, changeup, splitter, and slider once again, although he's not using the slider nearly as often this season and is relying more on the splitter. The ERAs and hit rates have been ugly, although his FIP and xFIP marks have been much better at 4.41 and 4.21 in his career.
Frank Thomas, hitting coach?
Thomas, the greatest hitter in Sox's history, said he's always lent his advice to the Sox's hitters.
"I always give advice to hitters," Thomas said. "The last five years of my career I helped a lot of young guys. It's a growing process. I understand it now. My first 10 years it was hard to do that because I was so focused and driven. But as time wore on, I did realize that young guys do need a little help because it's a transition from Triple-A to the major leagues."
Gordon Beckham is staying put
"I've been pretty much told that I will be OK and will be in a White Sox uniform after July 31," Beckham said. "I'm not too worried about it. I wasn't too worried about it. I think it's just kind of fun for all the speculation, but that's about all it is usually."
Omar wants a hitter
Omar Vizquel says the Sox should:
"I think we need to add something," Vizquel said. "If it's not another pitcher, probably it's another hitter. This is a time where we really need to make a step toward getting better and to separate between the teams that are around, having a chance, and the teams that really need to go on to the playoffs. I guess the final cut is coming, this is the last time to make a change, and I think that with another guy on the team we might secure the next step."
Omar explains what the team needs to Kenny:
White Sox prospects to be on the Peoria Saguaros in the 2010 AFL [UPDATE]
White Sox players will be on the Peoria Saguaros in the 2010 Arizona Fall League. Richard Dotson will be team's pitching coach.
UPDATE: The Sox prospects that will play for the Peoria Saguaros will be named next month.
Washington has not offered Adam Dunn any contract extension
The Nats have not offered Dunn a contract extension in any form, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
"They've never made one proposal," the source said.
Nationals officials repeatedly have stated that they want to re-sign Dunn, who is a free agent at the end of the season.
Some in the industry believe the team will make a last-minute offer to Dunn before the non-waiver trade deadline at 4 p.m. Saturday — and then trade Dunn if he does not accept.
Seems they aren't very eager to keep him around. I guess that decreases their negotiation leverage?
With no indication of progress toward an agreement, the market for Dunn almost certainly will heat up in the coming days.
If the number of teams interested increases, the price will go up?
Washington wants Dan Hudson and a top prospect for Adam Dunn
Washington Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn could be dealt to the White Sox if Chicago is willing to sweeten the pot and add a second substantial minor league player in return.
Any deal for Dunn would have to include Daniel Hudson, the White Sox's top pitching prospect. The Nationals also want one of three White Sox prospects: catcher Tyler Flowers, outfielder Jordan Danks or injured infielder Brent Morel, according to a major league source.
The White Sox turned down a Washington request for a Dunn-for-Gordon Beckham deal straight up, according to the source. …
White Sox remain focused at Adam Dunn but… [UPDATE]
White Sox remain focused on [Adam] Dunn, but laying groundwork for S[tarting]P[itcher]. [Dan] Hudson pitches Friday. If he flops again, team could shift course.
UPDATE: More Rosenthal:
The Nationals may trade first baseman Adam Dunn if they can't sign him to an extension before Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline. At this point, it doesn't appear that the sides have made significant progress. So, we can expect the Dunn market to heat up in the coming days. The White Sox have been the most serious suitor, but sources say the Tigers, Rangers and Yankees maintain some level of interest, as well.
While there's no way for them to know for sure, rival teams believe that Rizzo plans to move Dunn, who is in the last year of his contract. Because of that, they believe that Rizzo's asking price will eventually drop, and that a deal will get done.
The Rays and White Sox have shown interest in Dunn, but a scout from another American League team said he thinks it would be a mistake for an AL team to trade for him. Dunn has said many times that he has no interest in being a designated hitter, and the scout believes that Dunn wouldn't be happy with an AL team.


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Before I get started recapping my experience as a volunteer team leader for New York Cares, I would like to direct your attention to the annual Coat Drive. Between now and February 7, New York Cares is taking coat donations at a ton of locations in every NYC borough, as well as Westchester and Rockland County and Long Island, between now and Feb. 7.
At the moment they are experience a severe shortage of coats; they're getting a lot less donated than they had hoped for. If you are able to take a look in your closet and find a perfectly good coat you just don't want or need any more (I found and donated two of mine) — or if you could take a little time out of your day to pick out a coat at a store — please consider whether someone in need might need it more than you do, and then consider dropping it off at one of the locations from this list. The staff at New York Cares even compiled a list of the neatest places to take your coat on their blog. Locations include the coat drive bin in Bryant Park, accessible 24 hours a day until the drive ends. Continue reading


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Jewish Liturgy:
Observant Jews pray in formal worship services three times a day, every day: at evening (Ma'ariv), in the morning (Shacharit), and in the afternoon (Minchah). Daily prayers are collected in a book called a siddur, which derives from the Hebrew root meaning order, because the siddur shows the order of prayers. It is the same root as the word seder, which refers to the Passover home service.
Undoubtedly our oldest fixed daily prayer is the Shema. This consists of Deuteronomy 6,4-9, Deuteronomy 11,13-21, and Numbers 15,37-41. Note that the first paragraph commands us to speak of these matters "when you retire and when you arise". From ancient times, this commandment was fulfilled by reciting the Shema twice a day: morning and night.
The next major development in Jewish prayer occurred during the Babylonian Exile, 6th century B.C.E. People were not able to sacrifice in the Temple at that time, so they used prayer as a substitute for sacrifice. "The offerings of our lips instead of bulls", as Hosea said. People got together to pray three times a day, corresponding to the two daily sacrifices morning and afternoon and the burning of what was left over of the sacrifices at night. There was an additional prayer service on Sabbaths and certain holidays, to correspond to the additional sacrifices of those days. Some suggest that this may already have been a common practice among the pious before the Exile.
After the Exile, these daily prayer services continued. In the 5th century B.C.E., the Men of the Great Assembly composed a basic prayer, covering just about everything you could want to pray about. This is the "Shemoneh Esrei", which means 18 and refers to the 18 blessings originally contained within the prayer. It is also referred to as the Amidah (standing, because we stand while we recite it), or Tefillah (prayer, as in The Prayer, because it is the essence of all Jewish prayer). This prayer is the cornerstone of every Jewish service.
The blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei can be broken down into 3 groups: three blessings praising God, thirteen making requests (forgiveness, redemption, health, prosperity, rain in its season, ingathering of exiles, etc.), and three expressing gratitude and taking leave. But wait! That is 19! And did we not just say that this prayer is called 18?
One of the thirteen requests (the one against heretics) was added around the 2nd century C.E., in response to the growing threat of heresy (primarily Christianity), but at that time, the prayer was already commonly known as the Shemoneh Esrei, and the name stuck, even though there were now 19 blessings.
Another important part of certain prayer services is a reading from the Torah (first 5 books of the Bible) and the Prophets. The Torah has been divided into sections, so that if each of these sections is read and studied for a week, we can cover the entire Torah in a year every year (this works nicely in 13-month leap years, but in 12-month regular years we double up shorter portions on a few weeks). At various times in our history, our oppressors did not permit us to have public readings of the Torah, so we read a roughly corresponding section from the Prophets (referred to as a Haftarah). Today, we read both the Torah portion and the Haftarah portion. The Torah is read on Mondays, Thursdays, Sabbaths, and some "holidays" (including fasts). The Haftarah is read on Sabbaths and some holidays. The Torah and haftarah readings are performed with great ceremony: the Torah is paraded around the room before it is brought to rest on the bimah (podium), and it is considered an honor to have the opportunity to recite a blessing and do the reading (this honor is called an aliyah). For more information, see Weekly Torah Readings.
That is the heart of the Jewish prayer service. There are a few other matters that should be mentioned, though. There is a long series of morning blessings at the beginning of the morning service. Some people recite these at home. They deal with a lot of concerns with getting up in the morning, and things we are obligated to do daily. There is a section called Pesukei d'Zemira (verses of song), which includes a lot of Psalms and hymns. Some like to think of it as a warm-up, getting you in the mood for prayer in the morning.
There are also a few particularly significant prayers. The most important in the popular mind is the Kaddish, the only major prayer in Aramaic, which praises God. Here is a small piece of it, in English:
May His great Name grow exalted and sanctified in the world that He created as He willed. May He give reign to His kingship in your lifetimes and in your days, and in the lifetimes of the entire family of Israel, swiftly and soon. May His great Name be blessed forever and ever. Blessed, praised, glorified, exalted, extolled, mighty . . .
There are several variations on it for different times in the service. One variation is set aside for mourners to recite, the congregation only providing the required responses. Many people think of the Kaddish as a mourner's prayer, because the oldest son customarily recites it for a certain period after a parent's death, but in fact it is much broader than that. It seems that originally it separated each portion of the service, and a quick glance at any prayer book or our outline below shows that it is recited between each section; in recent generations, it has become to be used as a mourner's prayer, even outside the context of formal prayer services or Torah study.
Another popular prayer is Aleinu, which most people recite at or near the end of every service, though it is required only within Musaf on Rosh Hashanah. It also praises God. Here is a little of it in English, to give you an idea:
It is our duty to praise the Master of all, to ascribe greatness to the Molder of primeval creation, for He has not made us like the nations of the lands . . . Therefore, we put our hope in you, Adonai our God, that we may soon see Your mighty splendor . . . On that day, Adonai will be One and His Name will be One.
On certain holidays, we also recite Hallel, which consists of Psalms 113-118.
Many holidays have special additions to the liturgy. See Yom Kippur Liturgy for additions related to that holiday.
Outline of Services
There are a few other things, but this is a pretty good idea of what is involved. Here is an outline of the order of the daily services:
- Evening Service (Ma'ariv)
- Shema and its blessings
- Kaddish
- Silent Amidah (standing prayer)
- Kaddish
- Morning Service (Shacharit)
- Kaddish
- Shema and its blessings
- Amidah
- Kaddish
- Hallel, if appropriate
- Torah reading (Mondays, Thursdays, Sabbaths, and holidays) followed by Kaddish
- Ashrei (Psalm 145), and other closing prayers, Psalms, and hymns (not on Sabbaths and holidays; recited at the end of Musaf instead on those days) followed by Kaddish
- Additional Service (Musaf) (Sabbaths and holidays only; recited immediately after Shacharit)
- Amidah
- Kaddish
- closing prayers, Psalms, and hymns
- Kaddish
- Afternoon Service (Minchah)
- Ashrei (Psalm 145)
- Kaddish
- Amidah
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About four years ago I started portraying Stephen Harper as a monster...as an ideological thug whose mask fell off.
I realize it was bit crude, but it did save me a lot of writing eh?
And besides, because I had studied him in university, I knew it wouldn't be long before the mask fell off.
And that sooner or later Harper's words would come back to bite him.
Like they did today.
A 500-page dossier of potentially damaging remarks by Stephen Harper has hit the election campaign, but don't blame the opposition parties — it was prepared by the Conservatives.
Oh no...decisions...decisions... I can't decide which quote I like more, this one:
"I'm not ashamed to say that, in caucus, I have more pro-life MPs supporting me than supporting Stockwell Day."
Or this one.
"Providing for the poor is a provincial, not a federal responsibility."
Isn't this warning interesting?
A cover note on the 2004 instalment says the quotes "that have the potential to be the most problematic are the quotations dealing with health care."
And isn't this simply DELICIOUS?
The research was begun in 2003 by Harper's former chief of staff, Tom Flanagan, who appears to have believed the old adage that forewarned is forearmed.
But of course he would eh?
Mein Strangelove, mein Strangelove....
But of course, Great Ugly Leader and his Con mob are VERY upset, so the sooner you can propel yourself to Paraguay the better.
Gawd. How spooky eh?
The Con quest for The Thousand Year Majority, is ending.
Just like the movie did...
Recommend this post at Progressive Bloggers.


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Last month, I tackled the long-awaited project of creme brulee as part of a list of mutual goals between Carrie and I. Well, this month we're back and there's pasta on the menu! We both have wanted to try our hand at making fresh pasta at home from scratch. In my pre-blogging days I had envisioned this project as something that surely would be smothered in some cheesy, tomatoe-y goodness when I finally went ahead and made it.
Flash forward to now… here I am the author of a dessert blog cause sweets are just what I do. So how to make pasta and still stay true to the theme of my blog? Now keep an open mind and stay with me here… dessert lasagna. I say, "Yes!" I wasn't exactly sure when I came up with this idea how it would pan out however, I am pleased to announce it was delicious!! It definitely works!
When Carrie and I were discussing our pasta projects she was reminiscing about an infomercial she remembered for a pasta maker that made her want to buy it purely because of the chocolate pasta on the commercial. When it came time for me to formulate my pasta plan I decided cocoa pasta was exactly the way to go. I combined layers of cocoa laden lasagna noodles with sweetened ricotta that is kissed with orange zest then a sprinkle of crushed chocolate cookies to add a little texture. This all gets baked up and ends with melted dark chocolate on top.The pasta actually isn't sweet at all making the other chocolate elements with the ricotta a perfect balance.
Now, this project (like so many others at times) was not without its snafus. But snafus are learning experiences, right? Let me start by saying that I pulled double duty on this project. I actually made pasta twice. Not by choice. Unfortunately my first attempt came out ridiculously, unmanageably dry. Under the advice of several various internet sources water was added resulting in a sticky, unrollable mess even after lightly flouring before trying to pass it through the roller. My pasta roller just basically shredded the dough.
So after I trashed that batch, it was back to the drawing board. Instead of using the original recipe I had intended to use, I decided to consult the nifty little book that came with my pasta roller. This recipe had much better results! My snafu results in me being able to show you two different ways to make pasta though… one with the use of a mixer and the other without. My other snafus were I needed to make a larger well for my eggs in the flour and that I should have rolled my pasta thinner. Another two passes through the next smallest setting on the pasta roller was in order for sure. Lessons learned.
Here's the thing though… Sadly, this is one of those desserts that just isn't photogenic. It wasn't something pretty as I put it together and once I baked it, it didn't get any prettier. Also, once it's done and you cut into it, it becomes a delicious mess. Delicious messes do not photograph… at all. So unfortunately I cannot present to you the perfect square of lasagna that illustrates layers of cocoa pasta, ricotta and cookies as I had originally intended. This makes me sad however, I assure you despite this not being a picture perfect dessert it's definitely something out of the ordinary and I felt it was quite scrumptious.
Now, don't forget to scoot on over to Poet in the Pantry to see what Carrie decided to create when she made pasta!
PS… Working together again, Carrie and I had planned to share our results on August 30th–one month exactly after crème brûlée. However, Carrie had a few things come up… oh and well there was a little thing that hit us both pretty hard called "Hurricane Irene." We felt an extension was in order Lo and behold, we ended up choosing to post on the first of September instead–and First on the First was born. Each month we'll be trying something that is a "first" us and posting on the first so keep your eyes peeled for the results of our endeavors!
Chocolate Lasagna
Pasta adapted from the Kitchen Aid Pasta Roller manual. Yield: 1 1⁄4 pounds dough. **You'll only need half of this however having only this experience with pasta making I didn't want to mess with the recipe.**
Cocoa Pasta
3 1⁄2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
5 large eggs (7⁄8 c. eggs)
1⁄2 c. water
1⁄2 tsp salt
Stand Mixer Instructions
– Place all ingredients in mixer bowl.
– Attach bowl and flat beater. Turn to Speed 2 and mix 30 seconds.
– Exchange flat beater for dough hook. Turn to Speed 2 and knead 2 minutes.
– Remove dough from bowl and hand knead for 1 to 2 minutes. (further instruction continues after handmade instructions)
Handmade Instructions
– Place flour and cocoa powder in a bowl or flat work surface. Form a pile. Create a large well in the center of the dry ingredients. (Bigger than the one I created)
– Into the well add eggs, salt and water.
– Using a fork, stir the eggs without disrupting the flour pile and allow flour to fall in from the sides.
– Gently start to incorporate the flour into the eggs a little bit at a time. Once you have incorporated all the flour into the egg mixture, use your fingertips to blend the mixture together well.
– Now form a ball with your hands. If it's too dry I learned that you should add a little more egg. Don't add water.
– Knead the dough ball until smooth, about 7 minutes.
Instruction continuation for both methods…
– Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
– Divide dough into 4 pieces.
– Flatten to about 1/2″ thickness on a lightly floured work surface.
– Roll through pasta roller, starting with the widest setting and decreasing roller setting with each pass until desired thickness.
– Cut to desired width.
– Boil in salted water for 5-6 minutes.
– Immediately run under cold water to stop cooking process.
Chocolate Lasagna
1/2 lb homemade cocoa lasagna noodles OR 1/2 lb regular boxed lasagna noodles, cooked and cooled
2 c. ricotta cheese
1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
2 large eggs
zest of 1 orange
16 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped bittersweet chocolate
16 crushed Oreo cookies or chocolate wafer cookies
– Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
– Whisk together ricotta, powdered sugar, orange zest and eggs.
– Place 1/4 of the ricotta mixture in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
– Layer noodles over ricotta. Top with second 1/4 of ricotta.
– Sprinkle with 1/3 chocolate chips.
– Sprinkle with 1/2 the crushed cookies.
– Top with pasta.
– Repeat. Top final pasta layer with last 1/4 of the ricotta mixture.
– Bake for 30-35 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle with remaining 1/3 of chocolate chips.
– Remove from oven. Gently spread chocolate with spatula, if desired. Let lasagna stand for 10-15 minutes then serve warm.
– Enjoy!


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We would like to thank the staff and servers at Buffalo Wild Wings for putting on a wonderful party. It was great to have such a large turn out.
This is a picture of the party wrapping up. It was packed for a Monday night.
I'm lucky to have such beautiful women as my friends.
Lots of friends and family.
We were rewarded with a breath taking sunset.
Thanks Brandon. We appreciate your hard work and we are glad to call you friend. If you get the chance go in and give Brandon and The Buffalo Wild Wings your business. They will treat you right.
Don't forget to mention Bob Quick's Journey.
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It's almost that time again. It may feel like summer just started, but before you know it, you'll be ditching your bathing suit for jeans and a backpack. That also means you'll be shopping for new back-to-school gear, which can be a challenge when you have to squeeze your entire life into half of a 12 x 19-foot dorm room. But while there are certain gadgets that are essential for making it through the semester, others just aren't worth the money and space they'll occupy. Here are seven devices you can forgo this back-to-school season.
Having your own printer in your dorm room may be convenient, but it isn't necessary. Sure, you can snag a wireless all-in-one for as little as $100, but online programs are decreasing the need for hard-copy assignments. Students can submit papers and assignments to their professors electronically via services such as Blackboard and Moodle, and professors can edit documents or add feedback to send back to the student. That doesn't mean you won't need to print documents occasionally, but the printers in your school's libraries or labs should do the trick.
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USB Drives
Depending on how much space you need, USB drives can come as cheap as $10 for 16GB or as pricey as more than $100 for 128GB, but free online services offer compelling alternatives. Between Mega, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox and SugarSync, there are plenty of options for backing up and storing all your important files. Photo enthusiasts would be well advised to take advantage of Flickr's spacious 1TB of free storage, which rolled out with the photo-sharing service's redesign in May.
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If you weren't able to snag your parents' old television or can't afford a TV for both your bedroom and the common area, don't fret. Signing up for a Netflix account for $7.99 a month (or using your parents' account for free) provides access to a massive library of movies and TV shows that you can watch on your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Hulu Plus (also $7.99 per month) lets you watch hit TV shows on all of your devices. Amazon Prime Instant Video also offers an array of TV and movie choices for viewing via computer, tablet and smartphone. If you don't feel like coughing up the cash for one of these services, you can browse a smaller library of content through free streaming sites such as Crackle or Project Free TV.
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Desktop PCs
There's definitely a place for desktop PCs — but that place definitely isn't your dorm room. This one may seem like a no-brainer, but the shift toward mobile computing among students is more evident now than ever. At the most basic level, desktop computers aren't practical for working in a living situation with limited space, and can't be transported easily between classes, or to the library or other areas of campus. Even sleek, all-in-one PCs are less attractive than a laptop that you can use to take notes and do work away from your dorm. Students are also gravitating toward tablets like the iPad, for which there are many optional keyboard cases available. In addition, Microsoft is heavily promoting two-in-one Windows 8 hybrids that double as notebooks and tablets; these hybrids include the Surface Pro, Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s and ASUS Transformer Book. On a tighter budget? Check out the upcoming Android-powered HP SlateBook X2, which will cost $499 with its keyboard.
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Voice recorders can be crucial for saving lectures and research interviews, but if you own a smartphone, you won't need a dedicated recording device. Basic 2GB digital voice recorders can cost between $30 and $100, but there are several free recording apps. Smart Voice Recorder, for example, records content and allows users to easily share clips via email, WhatsApp and Dropbox. The app also performs voice recording in the background, so you can use other apps or turn off your display to save battery power while recording.
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Digital Cameras
This generation of smartphones has undoubtedly seen an upgrade in camera quality, with 13-MP sensors quickly becoming the norm. A smartphone can't compete with a DSLR and wouldn't suffice for a photography course. However, if you're looking for a simple point-and-shoot to snap and share photos, your smartphone will definitely do the trick. Plus, newer smartphones come with robust built-in photo-editing and sharing features that you won't find on basic digital cameras, such as the ability to add sound to your images, create GIFs and shoot using both the front and rear cameras at the same time.
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Save some space in your dorm and leave an AC plug open for other gadgets. Many smartphone apps come with more robust features than your standard alarm. For example, Sleep Time for iOS is one of several apps that detect your movements while you're sleeping to determine what phase of sleep you're in. As a result, the app prompts your phone to wake you at exactly the right moment, and also comes with an Instant Heart Rate meter to measure your pulse when you awaken. Granted, alarm clocks can come as cheap as $10 to $20, but that's still more than you'd be paying for an app like Sleep Time, which costs $1.99.
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As a person who has DACA you are entitled to all of the legal protections available to all other persons in the United States. (See previous discussion on this site.) You should carry your documents on you at all times and should you encounter an officer of USCIS you should not do more than show them your documents. You should ask to speak to your lawyer before talking further with the official, this is your right under the U.S. Constitutional.
You should not leave the U.S. unless before leaving you have been issued a special travel document called "Advance Parole." Your DACA status does not give you an automatic right to return and re-enter to the U.S.


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Lifting and Nails - Alan's Perspective
- a form of competitive weightlifting in which contestants attempt three types of lift in a set sequence.
When I started to power lift two years ago, I was told that having long nails would hinder my abilities. However, I went against those who said that and kept my nails long. I have not once broken my nails lifting weights.


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Denver, CO 80231
If a marriage is broken beyond repair, a couple may decide that seeking a divorce is the best option for all parties involved. However, unlike getting married in Colorado – which simply requires the signing of a marriage license (common law marriage is also recognized in the state) – getting divorced is much more complex and legally intensive. If you are considering divorce, our experienced Denver divorce lawyer can assist you throughout the process.
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Requirement for Divorce in Colorado
While many states have fault-based grounds for divorce, Colorado is purely a no-fault state. This means that a party to a marriage who is seeking divorce cannot pursue the divorce based on the grounds that their spouse has done something, such as committed adultery; instead, divorces are pursued because the couple has irreconcilable differences.
While you do not have to prove fault in a divorce, there is a residency requirement. The residency requirement is 90 days.
Petitioning for Dissolution of Marriage
An individual seeking a divorce must file a petition for dissolution of marriage with the courts. At the time that you file your petition, you will also need to pay a fee. According to Filing Fees, Surcharges, and Costs in Colorado State Courts, the filing fee for a petition for dissolution of marriage is $230.
After you have filed your petition, you will need to serve your spouse with the documents.
Property Division, Child Custody and Support, and Alimony in Colorado
The three biggest issues in divorce are usually property division, child custody and support, and alimony or spousal support.
Property Division
Colorado law requires that a court divide a couple's assets in divorce in a way that is equitable. The court will consider a number of factors in makings its decision as to what is equitable, including the contribution of each spouse to the marriage, the economic circumstances of each party, and increases or decreases in the value of separate property, amongst other things.
Child Custody
A child custody decision must be made in the best interests of the child. This determination may be based on the child's wishes (if the child is of sufficient maturity), the emotional and physical well being of all parties involved, the ability of each parent to encourage love and affection between the child and the other parent, and any other factor that the court deems relevant.
Both parents are required to financially support their child. Child support is based on the number of children you have, the monthly income of each parent, the amount of time each parent spends with the child (the noncustodial parent is typically responsible for paying child support), and any special needs of the child.
Spousal support, maintenance, and alimony all refer to the same thing: a sum of money paid by a financially independent person to their financially dependent ex-spouse. Marital misconduct cannot be considered in an alimony determination, per Colorado Revised Statutes Section 14-10-114.
Work with an Experienced Denver Divorce Attorney
Even if you and your spouse are in complete agreement about the terms of your divorce – which is rare –it is still within your best interest to work with an attorney who can review things before they are finalized. If there are any disputes in your divorce, your attorney can advocate for you. Contact the aggressive Denver divorce lawyers at Robinson & Henry, P.C. to learn more about Colorado laws and how to start the divorce process.


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Friday, October 7, 2011
It's a Monster Mash with a Little Football!
Today is the Monster Mash Blog Hop with Paper Makeup Stamps! A chance for the design team and some customers to showcase one of my favorite lines, the Monsters! You can use the following Link List to follow along and marvel at everyone's awesome creations:
As for me, I used the Football Fan Monster. My layout is from the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #209. The monster had to wear Maize and Blue in honor of my Michigan Wolverines! Then I created my little football field...which I love how it turned out!
So make sure to hop along to all of the blogs so you don't miss a thing. And while you are seeing all of these awesome monsters, take note of the ones you like, head to the Paper Makeup Stamps Store and put them in a cart. The Monsters are on 15% off for one week using the promo code: MONSTERHOP...a perfect time to stock up if I do say so myself! Thanks for checking out my kind of engineering!
Engineering Details
Stamps - Football Fan Monster (Paper Makeup Stamps); Paper - Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Early Espresso (SU!), Summer Grass (Pebbles Inc), watercolor paper; Ink - Brilliance Graphite Black (Tsukineko), Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Night of Navy, Crushed Curry (SU!); Accessories - Blue and yellow twine (unknown), Argyle Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Provo), white gel pen, Edge Distresser, Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), dimensionals
13 comments:
- dawnmercedes said...
OH...this fellow is PERFECT for the sports season! haha..I love the twine addition...great field as well. Now...BREAK ON 3! 1, 2...Argggggggggggggggggg!
- October 7, 2011 at 7:52 AM
- Michelle VP said...
Fabulous card, Andrea! Love the football field you created for this monster fan! ;)
- October 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Jennifer Scull said...
what a wonderful card for football season! sorry to hear about the cold going around though.... hopefully all will be better soon!
- October 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM
- Jackie said...
Oh I just love this! What a fabulous card, perfect for this time of the year too! Lovely work!
- October 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- Rachel said...
Oh He is just perfect!!!
- October 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM
- LaJanette said...
Andrea this card is just out of this world! I am loving how you have colored this monster and the intensity in his eyes....AWESOME!
Hope you and the kids feel better:0)
- October 7, 2011 at 1:40 PM
- Julee (Vervegirl) said...
So cute! Love the football field. Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!
- October 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM
- Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...
He looks so awesome! I am more and more in love with him every time I see and use him! Your use of the Mojo sketch worked perfectly!
- October 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- Unknown said...
This is REALLY cute! I love your design! Great job Andrea!
- October 7, 2011 at 10:50 PM
- Carma said...
This is so, so cute. I really love your football field and I guess the blue and gold is okay. :) (I'm from Indiana and most folks around here aren't exactly big UM fans.)
- October 8, 2011 at 12:05 AM
- Lisa Kind said...
This is too cute! Love the football field you created! Hope you are feeling better!
- October 9, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Kristie W. said...
Fun card, Andrea!! Perfect for a football fan :) Hope you are feeling better!
- October 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM
- Unknown said...
Even though I don't do football, this is a gorgeous card! :)
- October 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM


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Most post-secondary students pay for their education through a combination of strategies:
- Applying for awards such as grants, bursaries, and scholarships
- Applying for student aid
- Receiving financial assistance from parents or other family members
- Reducing expenses by living with parents
- Using savings from jobs or investments
- Studying full time during the school year and working during summer breaks or part time throughout the year
- Studying part time and working full time
- Taking co-operative education, apprenticeship, or applied degree programs that include periods of paid employment
What's your funding story? Explore these examples of different living arrangements, school costs, and funding solutions to see the many ways you can cover the costs of post-secondary education.
Different living arrangements, different school costs
Aaron, 17, will graduate from high school, and then study Environmental Sciences, a four-year degree program. Aaron will live at home rent-free, and work part-time during school and full-time each summer in jobs related to his field of study. Using the Student Budget Worksheet, Aaron has figured out that his earnings, a modest scholarship from his mom's union, and funds from an RESP his parents started a few years ago will cover all his first-year costs. Aaron plans to apply for a student loan for his second and following years if needed. Aaron has the option to participate in a co-op program that will earn him full-time money. If he decides on this option, he will complete his degree in five years.
Jennifer is a single mother in her 30s planning to complete a four-year nursing degree program. She knows that with two pre-school children, she will not be able to handle a part-time job while she's in school. She is planning to work during the summers. Jennifer has checked out the information at Loans and Grants. She has found out that because of her circumstances, she'll qualify for both federal and provincial government loans and grants to fund most of her education.
Darwin's home is in southern Alberta, so he's moving to attend school. As a First Nations student, he qualifies for funding from his band and has also been awarded two scholarships. The band will fund Darwin for his first year. He will typically have to apply annually to his band office for all 4 years of his degree program. The scholarships are for his first year only. Darwin is researching scholarships and bursaries for next year.
Mikko, 25, is from a small town in northern Alberta. She decided to move to Edmonton to continue her education. After high school, she worked for four years and saved $12,000. Now in her second year, her savings are used up and she's financing the rest of her education with a combination of student loans and grants, income from summer jobs, and help from her family.
Different loan and grant situations
Carlos is going to technical school to become an architectural technologist. He has $2,000 in the bank from a part-time job during high school and another $1,500 from his summer job. His parents have also saved $2,000 for his education. His tuition and books are covered, but Carlos has no other money for the first year, eight months, of school. Since he's living at home, his living expenses are low. He has applied for several scholarships, but if he doesn't get one, he'll apply for student aid.
Without government student aid, Naomi, 23, would probably not be going to college. Her parents can't afford to help pay for her education, so Naomi is relying on summer jobs, student aid, and a scholarship to get her through a four-year program. She's going to graduate almost $10,000 in debt. She has decided to take longer to pay back her loan, because she plans to buy a car and get her own apartment after graduation. It's not an ideal situation, but Naomi believes it's worth investing in both her education and her future.


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Former Health Care CEO Pleads Guilty to Fraud
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The former CEO of a southeast Missouri health center has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraud.
Cheryl Ann White was chief executive officer of the nonprofit Southeast Missouri Health Network from 2004 to 2013. The health center serves six Bootheel counties with offices in Benton, Bernie, Kennett, Matthews, New Madrid, Portageville, Senath and Sikeston.
Prosecutors say the 56-year-old New Madrid resident falsified federal grant applications and used health center money to pay for a roof on a building she owned. She also admitted providing insider information to a contractor who built the center's Bernie clinic and worked on several other projects.
White faces up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines after Monday's plea in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. Sentencing is scheduled for late July.


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The Bunya Belles are the ladies of Bunyaville Trail Runners. This facebook page was created so the female runners can talk freely about their training, races, goals, nutrition & give support to their fellow runners. Talk about anything, it's your page. Heading out for a training run? Let the Bunya Belles know and they may join you. Meet at Bunyaville parkrun or join the main Bunyaville Trail Runners for a weekly Wednesday night run or Monday night trail run. Post your race or training run photos. New shoes or outfit – post a photo. Proudly show off your BTR singlet or shirt. Organise a girls night or day out? Enter as a team in running events. Deb is the main admin and will add others when needed. Enjoy your page Bunya Belles!!!
Our new welcome video!
Congratulations Andrew!!!!
*photo courtesy Queensland Running
Congratulations to Andrew Ward from Bunyaville Trail Runners who is the 2014 recipient of the Michael Macdermott Memorial Shield. This award is presented to a member of the Queensland Running community who makes a positive contribution to our events.
Queensland Running Cross Country – website
Claire's interview in the Westerner newspaper June 2014
Claire's interview in the Westerner newspaper June 2014 link here
Claire is a member of the Bunyaville Trail Runners, a social running group formed in 2010 that enjoys the bush trails of Bunyaville and other local state forests.
I first became involved with running… Loved running as a kid, came back to running in 2006. Thought it would be cool to run over the Gateway Bridge and trained for the Bridge to Brisbane event.
The best things about the Bunyaville Trail Runners… The comradeship and sharing of stories. Feeling safe when running with 10 men and I am the only female. That is rare in these times. Welcoming, friendly no matter what level of fitness or if you have run on trails before.
What I enjoy most about running through bushland… I love bushwalking, wildlife and bird watching, so now I can do them on fast-forward! It is a challenge running though narrow one man/woman tracks with logs, rocks, puddles, ups, downs, twists and turns – sometimes in the dark – with our little night lights on.
If I could run anywhere in the world… it would be God's Window, above the Kruger National Game Park, South Africa.
Music I listen to while running… I never have, instead I listen to the wildlife and my body.
Other recreational pursuits I enjoy… From Bunyaville Trail Runners my husband, Phil and I started up Bunyaville Parkrun and I am hooked. I love reading, travel, cooking, gardening, meditation and sleeping. I am also a member of South Pine Striders.
If I could invite any three people to dinner… Laurence Freeman (head of the Worldwide Christian Meditation Movement), Steve Jones (the 'Flying Welshman', cycling world record holder – I interviewed him in 1985) and Lee Childs (favourite author of the Jack Reacher series).
Something most people don't know about me… In order to get my best 100m sprint time, I had no use for performance enhancing drugs – because I had a huge baboon chasing me!
If a movie was made about my life I would be played by… My kids tell me Jamie Lee Curtis.
In ten years time I hope to be… fit, healthy and running in beautiful spots round the world. I'd be a perpetual parkrun tourist!
The Bunyaville Trail Runners run on the bush trails of the Bunyaville Conservation Park on Wednesday evenings, except at Christmas, with Monday night runs around Camp Mountain, Ferny Hills, Chermside West and Clear Mountain. Visit www.bunyavilletrailrunners.com
Bunyaville parkrun course slideshow
Bunyaville parkrun starts December 7th 2013
Bunyaville parkrun – Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
Website for Bunyaville parkrun http://www.parkrun.com.au/bunyaville/
What is Bunyaville parkrun?
It is a 5km run – it's you against the clock.
When is it?
Every Saturday at 7:00am.
Where is it?
It's run in James Drysdale Recreational Conservation Centre, Jinker Track, Bunya 4055. See Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it's free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.
How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Bunyaville parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers – email@example.com to help.
We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at a BYO picnic. Tea, coffee and food to share – please come and join us!
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Norwegian dark ambient act Svartsinn just released his newest track "A Lovecraftian Epilogue: In The Wake Of Azathoth" from his upcoming full length album. This song was made from some of the leftover stems, sounds, and samples from the Azathoth collaboration that was released by Cryo Chamber on 6th October 2015. You can check out a review to the Azathoth album over HERE and keep an eye out for Svartsinn's new record on Cyclic Law Records in the near future. Listen to "A Lovecraftian Epilogue: In The Wake Of Azathoth" in the player below. Link


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In a major legal victory for international human rights law, the UN acknowledged the risk of extradition to the United States faced by journalist Julian Assange. This decision marks a significant development in the law of detention, and has enormous consequences not only in Mr. Assange's case, but also for the protection of whistleblowers and refugees worldwide.
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), the UN's final authority on detention, issued a decision that Sweden and the United Kingdom are arbitrarily detaining Mr. Assange and must "ensure his safety." That conclusion was reached after a 16-month independent investigation which took into account all evidence submitted by Sweden and the UK.
Mr. Assange has been confined to the Embassy of Ecuador in London for over three years due to a risk of persecution and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment in the United States. That risk arises from ongoing attempts by the U.S. government to prosecute Mr. Assange for his work as publisher and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. CCR applauded Ecuador's decision to grant Mr. Assange asylum in light of his circumstances. Shamefully, to this day, the governments of Sweden and the UK still refuse to recognize Mr. Assange's right of asylum or offer any guarantee that they will not extradite him to the United States. The WGAD admonished both countries, holding that "the grant [of asylum] itself and the fear of persecution on the part of Mr. Assange based on the possibility of extradition, should have been given fuller consideration."
In our briefs to the WGAD, we argued that someone is effectively detained when they are forced to choose between confinement and running the risk of persecution. That is the precise dilemma faced by Mr. Assange, who would lose the protection of his asylum if he stepped out of the embassy. The risk of extradition is the 'fourth wall' for the now repudiated claim that he is free to leave the embassy. As a result, it has been years since Mr. Assange has had access to proper medical care, sunlight, or the ability to see his family.
The WGAD's decision in Mr. Assange's case sets an important precedent for refugees. In our submissions we analogized the situation faced by Mr. Assange to that of asylum-seekers in detention facilities. States may claim that asylum-seekers held in subhuman conditions are not 'detained' because they are technically free to leave for their home country, but this is a non-choice, since the home country would persecute the asylum seeker.
The WGAD decision could mean that so-called 'open' facilities like the Israeli Holot, deep in an Israeli desert, and the Australian-run center in Nauru are legally equivalent to closed prisons. This concept of detention builds on arguments already adopted by many sources of international law, including the European Court of Human Rights, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and WGAD case law. We expect this decision to be cited in future refugee detention challenges.
The decision is also resounding victory for freedom of expression as it recognizes that whistleblowers and publishers need protection, and acknowledges the coercive effect of an extradition threat. The WGAD announced today that the "Republic of Ecuador granted asylum because of Mr. Assange's fear that if he was extradited to Sweden, he would be further extradited to the United States where he would face serious criminal charges for the peaceful exercise of his freedoms." The decision is a major milestone in the growing international consensus about the need to protect those who promote the publication of truth about government. Last October, the European Parliament voted to protect whistleblower Edward Snowden from extradition to the United States. That same month, the UN envoy charged with safeguarding free speech around the globe issued a report calling on governments to protect whistleblowers and confidential sources rather than punishing them.
For years, Mr. Assange has lived without access to proper medical care, sunlight, or the ability to see his family. Nevertheless he has been accused of bringing this situation on himself. This unfounded myth has now been demolished on the basis of a detailed, evidence-based decision.
We now look to the governments of the UK and Sweden to honor their international law obligations and implement the WGAD decision without delay.


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Dog lovers can now officially reserve .dog Internet addresses, but cat people won't be able to secure the feline equivalent — not unless those websites contain content in Catalan, a language spoken in Europe's Iberian Peninsula.
The .cat domain is the first top-level domain in the world intended to promote a language and culture, and it's been online since 2005.
For example, restaurants.cat simply lists dining options around Barcelona — and neglects to mention a single feline-friendly eating establishment.
Anyone can have a .cat domain to "identify themselves as Catalan-speaking or to address Catalan-speaking people" according to Fundació puntCAT, the organization that owns .cat and is financed through the sale of .cat domains. However, to register one, you must agree to the domain's conditions, which means the site content had better be written in Catalan, not lolspeak.
Amadeu Abril i Abril, a professor at Barcelona's Ramon Llull University, led the campaign for .cat, lobbying the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) with the goal of preserving the Catalan language and culture, and today, websites that fail to do just this may find themselves involved in a dispute with ICANN.
But some websites seem to be getting away with using a .cat domain without including a word of Catalan. I'm looking at you, nyan.cat. And you, too, Grumpy Cat. (If you try to visit grumpy.cat, it redirects you to the website of the Internet's favorite frowning feline.)
With all the recent excitement over .dog domains though, cat people are starting to take notice that they've been slighted in the world of top-level domains.
"It is unfortunate that cat fanciers and cat enthusiasts are not able to take advantage of a dot-cat domain name for their website," Jodell Raymond, a Cat Fanciers' Association spokeswoman, told USA Today.
But while Catalan speakers may boast possession of the .cat domain, cat lovers can rest assured that cats still rule the Internet.


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The Bryological Times was founded in 1980 by S. W. Greene (1928-1989) as a newsletter published for the IAB.
The Bryological Times is currently published twice a year and contains items of interest to all bryologists. It includes a variety of columns expressing current thoughts in the field, reports of IAB meetings, news and notes, personalia, reviews of recent publications, a diary of future meetings and workshops, and information on computer developments. Contributions from bryologists across the world and fields are welcome.
The Bryological Times was previously edited by S.W. Greene (numbers 1–50; 1980-1989), S.R. Gradstein (51–70; 1989-1992), L. Hedenäs & L. Söderström (71–85; 1993-1995), L. Söderström, H. Weibull & T. Hedderson (86–105; 1996-2002), G. Raeymaekers (106–127; 2002-2009), D. Poli (128–141; 2009–2016) and J. Atwood (142–xxx; 2016–2018). The current editor is Patrick Dalton.
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What a beautiful tomb. This long wedge tomb , with a gallery some 6m long, is in fantastic condition, with a complete roof made from 4 large slabs. Some widely set double walling is present, leaning on the south side and incorporated in a wall on the north. The gallery is aligned east-west and there is both an ante-chamber and a portico at the front.
The large slab that separates the gallery from the ante-chamber has a cut away at the bottom. The portico is roofed with an outstanding stone - covered in cup and ring marks, a unique feature on a wedge tomb. Some people doubt that this is rock art , but I am sure that it is; the rings around some of the cups are perfect.
I actually developed a bit of a theory regarding this tomb. I think that it went through two or three stages of development. The building of the gallery and ante-chamber were either the first stage or the first two stages. I think the portico was added later. The stone used to roof this has an unusual step in it, which makes me believe that it was originally a standing stone, set into the ground up to this shoulder (the thicker section has just two cups on it).
Basically, this monument offers all you could want in one spot. I have recently decided to slow myself down a little during my days out. To help me do this I have recently bought some paints and will try (and I mean try) to paint a few of the sites I go to. The location of this tomb is so sylvan that I chose to try and paint this one, but I was bitten to pieces by some seriously nasty bugs! I think some insect repellent is about to join all the other stuff I carry around with me. Great! More stuff to carry.
Wedge tombs are most easily catagorised by their main characteristic - they are taller and wider at the entrance than they are at the rear. Like court tombs they have a gallery which is split either by septal slabs or sill stones into smaller chambers. Galleries can be anything up to 8m in length.
The side walls are, uniquely, made of two rows of stones (three in some cases), which is refered to as double or triple walling. This double walling is perhaps the best feature to identify a wedge tomb by.
The roofs are constructed by laying large blocks or slabs across the gallery, resting on the tops of the walls.
They are often quite small, an amazing exception being Labbacallee (County Cork), one of the largest in Ireland. It is very rare to find a wedge tomb with its roof still in situ, although, occasionally, one or two of the roof slabs are present (see Proleek (County Louth)).
In some examples the roof would have extended beyond the front closing slab forming a portico at the front, which in a few specimens was split by a vertical stone place centrally in the entrance.
Like court tombs, portal tombs and passage tombs they were covered by a cairn, which, at many sites, it is still often possible to determine. A few, such as Burren SW (County Cavan), still retain a large proportion of the cairn.
In wedge tombs and court tombs the burial compartment is known as a gallery and collectively wedge and court tombs are called classified as 'gallery graves'. This is because the inner area is long and narrow, i.e. bascially rectangular, in plan.
In court tombs the gallery is usually divided into two or more chambers by jambs. Wedge tombs are segmented by sill stones, as are a few court tombs.
One of the most fascinating types of remains left to us by our neolithic ancestors. Enigmatic carvings on rocks, either loose boulders or earth-fast rocks. Designs vary enormously from simple cup marks to amazing spirals, zig-zags, checker-board and lozenge patterns.
No one knows what these symbols once stood for, but many theories exist including star charts, calendars and maps. Many passage tombs are adorned with rock art, both inside the chamber and on the kerb.
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I do love this excellent monument. Even on a rainy day with big blobs of water dripping off the trees and going down your neck it's a great place to be.
I took more time to look inside the gallery this time. I was so amazed at the monument on my previous visit that I didn't give it too much attention. The underside of all the roofstones have been worked, making them very flat.
In wedge tombs and court tombs the burial compartment is known as a gallery and collectively wedge and court tombs are called classified as 'gallery graves'. This is because the inner area is long and narrow, i.e. bascially rectangular, in plan.
In court tombs the gallery is usually divided into two or more chambers by jambs. Wedge tombs are segmented by sill stones, as are a few court tombs.
This is the first time I've visited this monument on a nice sunny day and it makes a big difference. The strong light coming through the trees makes photography hard, but the effect on the glade is fantastic.
Despite there being a lot more rock art now known in the area, it is the carvings on the roofstone here are still the best examples.
This is an explanation of (and a bit of a disclaimer for) the coordinates I provide.
Where a GPS figure is given this is the master for all other coordinates. According to my Garmin these are quite accurate.
Where there is no GPS figure the 6 figure grid reference is master for the others. This may not be very accurate as it could have come from the OS maps and could have been read by eye. Consequently, all other cordinates are going to have inaccuracies.
The calculation of Longitude and Latitude uses an algorithm that is not 100% accurate. The long/lat figures are used as a basis for calculating the UTM & ITM coordinates. Consequently, UTM & ITM coordinates are slightly out.
UTM is a global coordinate system - Universal Transverse Mercator - that is at the core of the GPS system.
ITM is the new coordinate system - Irish Transverse Mercator - that is more accurate and more GPS friendly than the Irish Grid Reference system. This will be used on the next generation of Irish OS maps.


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It steals away your breath, entirely unexpectedly: after so many records of engrossing beats and socially conscious rhymes, Philly hip-hop collective The Roots are getting angry.
Rising Down was making waves ahead of release, word rumbling upwards that alterations were being made to its tracklisting, collaborations with emo superstars trimmed from the end product as tones upbeat didn't sit pretty with what preceded them. 'Birthday Girl', featuring Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, does ultimately appear, but it's positioned at the rear, an afterthought in the band's mind shackled in place by their paymasters. It's easy, immediately, to hear why: a summery song about girls doesn't truly fit in with tracks directing sights at the internet's decaying of the music industry, the declining state of the environment, and the ills that loiter about us without anyone doing the slightest fuck all about them.
The first track proper, the title track, sets our tone: dark, menacing, heavy of low end and vicious of rhyme. Conflict diamonds, tax rises, natural disasters, slavery, downloading – "Does a computer chip have an astrology, and when it fucks up does it give you an apology?" – and more… it's a dizzying blitz of imagery, set to a bombastic pulse that gets the digits tapping straight away. The aural malevolence manifests again in 'Get Busy', where black market firearms rip apart neighbourhoods. And where are these neighbourhoods? "Southside, northside, westside, worldwide." The Roots are addressing concerns on a global scale, looking beyond their immediate surroundings to tell us – you, me – that these things are happening. And they're closer than you might think.
Again the internet is up for attack: "Fuck the internet", three simple words that skip straight to the point. But this isn't an album made by nostalgia-loving sorts for similarly minded consumers who think iTunes is something you get from a newsagents when you've a cold. It's aware of actions and reactions of a very contemporary nature, observations astute and topical. As America rolls towards a new dawn, a dynasty rightly prevented from laying root, changes will only be made after mistakes are rectified. Rising Down's title almost seems to mirror this: upward movement must be balanced by retrospective recognition of what went wrong to necessitate change in the first place.
Black Thought's tirade of '75 Bars' exhilarates, with a 'nigger' count that'd make Nas blush. It's purposely aggressive of both language and delivery; it's meant to sound violent, without ever advocating any physical altercations. It has the hairs standing to attention from its first four bars. 'Criminal' focuses on matters closer to home – small-time theft, gambling, and ultimate comeuppance as our protagonist is led away in handcuffs. Guest emcee Saigon adds colour to Black Thought's outlines, and the track's a smooth-of-beat, atmosphere-rich offering that presents the facts as they are: if you fuck up, you will get fucked up. Best not to put yourself in a compromising position in the first place.
'I Will Not Apologize', placed in the middle of its parent LP, seems to lay the law down on perceptions of the album: "Some won't get it, and for that I won't apologise". Here, the record's pace is deliberately slowed, lyrics dripped rather than sprayed; emcees trickle out their words as the beat ticks with a delay. It's a break that can't last, as 'I Can't Help It' drops the listener back into Rising Down's mixer once again, twisting vocabulary to fit vicious beats seeping dread. The Common-featuring 'The Show' buzzes like a wasp in the ear, venomous and about ready to snap through frustration, and by the time that shoehorned-in Stump number makes itself heard, it's as if a completely different band has hijacked this album. Really, it couldn't have just been dropped?
It matters little – 'Birthday Girl' can't affect the coherence, the assault, of this album from where it sits. Rising Down is an attention-holding, cacophonous of intent record that realises its blueprints spectacularly well. The few duds in the pack barely register, certainly not in a negative way, ensuring that aforementioned LP highlights continue to bore into the listener after the record's put to bed. It gets nudged out by the next release but soon springs back, every bit as potent of message, of something must change voice, as it was the first time through.
It might not be their best-ever album – Phrenology can still claim that title – but Rising Down finds The Roots reinvigorated, more passionate than ever. If relative veterans can continue to deliver the goods in such spectacular fashion, then rap music's clearly in very good health.
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Its beginnings date to 1873, when the Northwestern Female College and the Evanston College for Ladies were incorporated into the Northwestern University Woman's College. This new institution established the Conservatory of Music, and in 1891 Peter Christian Lutkin was named its director. In 1895 it became the School of Music, with Lutkin serving as its first dean.
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