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I've been tied up with some non fishing stuff lately but that's over now! Fishing every day starts tomorrow. Chris and I are going to chase a few rainbows. Hopefully they'll be well recovered after spawning. My Dad, Joe, arrives on Tuesday and I can tell you he's not coming to see the sights. We will be on the water every day and a few nights too. I'll be catching up with Camo Guy pretty soon. He's been catching some big searun browns. I've caught very few searuns in NZ so it's time I changed that. For the next 2 months I'll be travelling the length and breadth of the South Island fishing both known and new waters. I'll also be meeting old friends and hopefully making some new one's. Exciting times!
On another note, If anyone is planning a trip to NZ this season and needs a 4×4 then contact me. I know of a proper NZ machine for rent at a very reasonable rate.
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Buccaneers, The – Blackbeard (1956)
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Captain Woodes Rogers travels to the Bahamas to accept his new position as Governor. Wifh him he brings a king`s pardon to all who will give up piracy. Blackbeard is not convinced and suspects a trap. There is dissencion among the pirates between who wants the pardon and who does not. In the confusion Blackbeard makes his escape. Season 1 – Episode 1.


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Barron's Bounce: Darden, Seacor on the Move
Sam Mamudi and Jack Otter discuss stocks that are climbing after a positive mention in the magazine, including the parent company of Olive Garden and drug maker Sarepta.
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NEA Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Tool for Educators
WASHINGTON - May 01, 2008 -The nation will celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in May, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. During the annual observance, the National Education Association is offering educators a tool that provides a snapshot of the API experience in the classroom: Focus On: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Out of the Past, In the Present, Toward the Future.
"We know that schools are becoming increasingly diverse," said Reg Weaver, president of NEA. "Diversity is – and has always been – one of this country's greatest strengths. So we embrace that diversity and emphasize the importance of cultural understanding. When education employees know something about students' culture or background, they can incorporate culture into the classroom and make adjustments in teaching techniques to accommodate cultural differences, creating schools that are more inclusive."
Focus On: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is one of a series of publications dedicated to diverse student groups. It is available online and provides a wealth of information, including:
• How API Students Differ from One Another: Factors such as English proficiency, length of U.S. residency and income can affect a student's achievement. Getting to know the individual backgrounds and histories of API students and their families goes a long way in addressing their educational needs.
• Gaps in Student Achievement: The "model minority myth" promotes the false assumption that all APIs succeed in school. Focus On highlights research that identifies which API students are likely to thrive academically and which students might need help.
• API School Personnel: Asian Pacific Islanders face social, financial, cultural, and linguistic barriers in trying to enter the field of education. Perhaps due to these factors, the number of API school personnel has not kept pace with the number of API students in the U.S. Focus On offers helpful advice on recruiting and retaining API educators.
"The usefulness of this resource is not just limited to educators," added Weaver. "We encourage parents and community members to also read Focus On to help them better understand and help API children and the API community."
In addition to Focus On, NEA offers online lesson ideas for educators to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. NEA also provides suggested API book lists for students in grades K-12.
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EldoE wrote:Thanks for your responses. I just got a new computer and am busy setting it up so I'm not able to answer the two questions now. I have concluded that OpenOffice cannot handle very large files (like book-length files) and when I can, I intend to split my book in half and see if OpenOffice can handle each half. As mentioned, it was able to handle the entire file (book) for a period of a couple of weeks or so until suddenly it couldn't anymore more.
EldoE wrote:RoryOF, I just tried to save in .odt, first using the blank OpenOffice file (didn't work) then saving the Word file to OpenOffice .odt. After saving the Word file in .odt, I closed the file then reopened it. It opened as a Word file. One thing I've not yet mentioned: when I click on (but not open) the OpenOffice file, the normal text appears in the sidebar on the right of the screen, indicating that the nothing was deleted. But still, if you open the file, it opens as a blank page. So far, other text files I have that are associated with the book still open up fine in OpenOffice .odt. Only the file, which is my book and is very large, will not open except as a blank page.
EldoE wrote:It's a draft of a book so I'm reluctant to do that. Since I have Word and have customized it to my liking, I think spending any more time on trying to get OpenOffice to work, my time is better spent converting all my files to Word. Anyway, thanks to everyone who tried to help.
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Object Swapping, Part 3: Swapping and Moving
Last week, I showed how an algorithm can be made faster by swapping values instead of assigning them. I would like to continue by discussing the notion of moving, rather than copying, values.
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Programs often copy objects and then throw the originals away. For example, this happens every time a function returns a local variable as its value: The variable is copied to wherever the function's caller intends to put the function's return value, and then the local variable is destroyed. If a function returns a string, vector, or other container, it is useful for the implementation to be able to avoid allocating a new copy of the container's contents and then immediately destroying the original container.
C++11 solves this problem by defining contexts in which the compiler can determine that an object that is about to be copied will soon be destroyed. In such contexts, the language lets the compiler call a move constructor or move assignment operator in place of the usual copy constructor or copy assignment operator. One such context is, of course, returning a local variable from a function. Another — which makes it easy to write programs that experiment with move operations — occurs when a program explicitly asks to move a value. A program can do so as follows:
string s = "This is a string"; string t = std::move(s);
move function from the standard library, usually called explicitly as
std::move to guard against conflicts with user-defined functions named
move, signals to the compiler that the current value of
s is not going to be used again. As a result, the initialization of
t is permitted to call
s's move constructor. If
s does not have a move constructor, it will call
s's copy constructor.
A move constructor is like a copy constructor, except that it is permitted to change the value of the source to any valid value. In other words, initializing
t from
std::move(s) is permitted to change the value of
s, so long as
s's value remains valid. It has to be valid because
s will eventually be destroyed, and of course the destructor has to be able to run successfully. Moreover, it is completely legitimate for a program to assign a new value to
s after moving its old value elsewhere. If that happens, the assignment operator has to be able to free
s's current value before giving it a new one.
A container's move constructor will typically copy the container's internal state, including whatever pointers the container might have to the memory that holds the container's contents. It will then set those original pointers to zero or to some other value that will signal to the destructor that those pointers don't really point anywhere. As a consequence, after we execute
string s = "This is a string"; string t = std::move(s);
a likely value for
s is a null string. However, it is part of the essence of moving that there is no guarantee that
s is null; in fact,
s could have any value.
Now let's look at an example from last week:
assert (n < vs.size()); for (size_t i = n+1; i != vs.size(); ++i) vs[i].swap(vs[i-1]); vs.resize(vs.size()–1);
Recall that this example removes the nth element from a vector of strings, and that it works much more quickly than assignment because it doesn't need to copy and then discard most of the strings.
We can now rewrite this code fragment to move instead of swap:
assert (n < vs.size()); for (size_t i = n+1; i != vs.size(); ++i) vs[i-1] = std::move(vs[i]); // Changed vs.resize(vs.size()–1);
Each time through the loop, we move an element of
vs into the previous element. When we're done with the loop, the last element of
vs has a valid, but indeterminate, value; when we call
resize, that value is destroyed.
Which of these two code fragments is better? I prefer the second, because it makes a clearer statement about the programmer's intentions. When we write
we are saying that when we're done, we want
vs[i-1] to have
vs[i]'s old value and vice versa. When we write
vs[i-1] = std::move(vs[i]);
we are saying that we want
vs[i-1] to have
vs[i]'s old value, and we no longer care what value
vs[i] has. In other words, for this algorithm, swapping instead of moving is overspecification.
We have said that when we move a value, we no longer care about the contents of our source. This indifference leads to a curious fact:
It is acceptable to implement move as swap.
If we do not care what value a variable has after we have moved from it, then we do not care whether the source takes on the former value of the destination. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with making a move assignment operator simply call swap, or for a move constructor to construct the default value of its object and then swap that value with its source.
This relationship between move and swap has interesting implications with respect to our strategy for implementing container classes. We shall start exploring those implications next week.


text: Patrice Evra expects a physical bombardment even tougher than the one he faced at Stoke on Sunday when Manchester United tackle West Ham at Upton Park. Press Association He added: "That is the Sam Allardyce style. Why would he change it? Not because he is playing against Manchester United. "We have to defend well and be strong in the air. That is what we have done against Stoke, although to be fair, it will maybe be tougher against West Ham." Evra was certainly delighted with the manner of United's 2-0 victory at the weekend, claiming it was the reaction they required after that Old Trafford derby defeat. It also presented Robin van Persie with the opportunity to break his 10-game barren streak, which he celebrated by leaping into the arms of his manager. The Dutchman's reaction has created a great deal of hilarity in the United dressing room too, where it has been one of the chief topics of conversation. Not that Evra dare a repeat. "No chance. Never," said the France defender. "Maybe I will do it with my team-mates. But not with the gaffer. He is older. "Imagine I go in too strong against him. He could fall, then he might sack me. I will never do that." Evra could barely keep a straight face as he delivered his assessment of Van Persie's reaction, adding: "Robin has had a lot of stick from us. It was nice. I could see a lot of love and emotion. It is the first time we saw that. Robin can tell you, for two or three days we have been getting at him. It is good to see love like that on the pitch sometimes." The Red Devils head south requiring just seven more points to clinch a record 20th championship, but he knows better than to expect an easy time against the Hammers, whose fans take particular pleasure in making the Red Devils squirm. "At West Ham we have to be ready for the battle, like we were ready against Stoke," he said. "We know the challenge when you play Sam Allardyce's team. They always knock the ball into the box and put a lot of crosses in."


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If you're a cat lover you've probably heard it before – if you adopt one cat, you should probably think about adopting two so they can keep each other company.
At least that's what I heard when I first adopted my cat, Penny, three years ago.
But is there really any truth to that statement? Penny seems pretty happy all on her own – so should I consider getting another cat just to keep her company, especially for the times when I myself am not there to do the same?
Turns out, there's really not much truth to the idea that you should get two cats at once … with one caveat. "The general answer would be no, don't get two cats," says Oscar E. Chavez, DVM, MBA, Member of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. "Unless they are young and of similar age, and/or were raised together."
If that particular caveat isn't the case for your own cat, providing her with another feline companion could actually turn out to do more harm than good. "It's more likely to stress your cat out than provide a companion," says Dr. Chavez. "People assume cats do well in multiple cat households, but that's far from the truth. Cats are not small dogs. They are not pack animals, and they prefer to be solitary most of the time."
Cats also live for routine, and introducing a new cat into the mix – especially if you've already had yours for a while, as I have with Penny – will only most likely disrupt and confuse her. "If you do decide to introduce a new cat, the introduction must be slow, all interactions must be supervised, you must have at least one more litter box than cats, and each cat should have his or her own territory, climbing area, bed, etc.," says Dr. Chavez. "Cats do not share readily."
Check out more tips on how to keep the harmony in a house of cats here.
Cheryl Lock is an editor at Studio One. Her work has appeared online at Petside and Pet360, as well as in print in publications like Parents, Family Circle and Runner's World. She lives in New York with her adorable rescue cat, Penny, and a rabbit named Nugget.


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FINRA announced Thursday that it had sanctioned five firms a total of $4.48 million for seeking and receiving reimbursement from municipal and state bond funds on fees the firms paid to a lobbyist.
Citigroup (C), Goldman Sachs (GS), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Merrill Lynch (MER) and Morgan Stanley (MS) neither admitted nor denied the charges, but consented to the entry of FINRA's findings in the matter; in addition, they were all fined and assessed restitution fees for their dealings with the California Public Securities Association (Cal PSA), an association that engages in a variety of political activities including lobbying on behalf of companies seeking to influence California state government.
According to FINRA's findings, between January 2006 and December 2010, the firms made payments to Cal PSA, and requested that those voluntary payments be reimbursed as underwriting expenses from the proceeds of the negotiated municipal and state bond offerings even though Cal PSA's activities did not bear a direct relationship to those bond offerings and were not underwriting expenses.
The firms also failed to adequately disclose the nature of the fees to issuers, and failed to establish reasonable procedures in this area—the nature of Cal PSA's political activities actually called to attention the fact that adequate policies and procedures in this area were needed. In addition, Citigroup, Goldman, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley failed to have adequate systems and written supervisory procedures reasonably designed to monitor how the municipal securities associations used the funds that these firms paid.
Brad Bennett, FINRA executive vice president and chief of enforcement, said in a statement, "Issuers are entitled to know what they are paying for and why. It was unfair for these underwriters to pass along the costs of their Cal PSA membership to the municipal and state bond taxpayers, neglecting to disclose that these costs were unrelated to the bond deals."
Citigroup agreed to an $888,000 fine and $391,106 in restitution; Goldman Sachs to a $568,000 fine and $115,997 in restitution; JP Morgan to a $465,700 fine and $166,676 in restitution; Merrill Lynch to a $787,000 fine and $287,200 in restitution; and Morgan Stanley to a $647,700 fine and $170,054 in restitution.


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I am a Bohemian with my body and soul. I grew up in Czech Republic and I am living in Prague for more than 4 years now. And I love it. Hanging out with my friends on the river bank and drinking beers, watching sunset behind Prague castle, listening to a concert at the same time. Simple perfection. I enjoy good food, drinks and picnics in the parks, theaters, art galleries and partying with my friends. Thanks to them I always know what places have just popped out and which are great to check out. My favorite destinations are Barcelona for its lifestyle and Leuven in Belgium for its atmosphere (and beers:-) but Prague, Prague is my home.
This three-day guide is for everybody who wants to see Prague's famous beauty, avoid "tourist traps" and find hidden gems that only locals know about. You will see the best of Prague and get a sense of what the bohemian lifestyle truly stands for. Enjoy your stay!
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This medieval heart of Prague bustles with tourists. No wonder — Old Town Square, the astronomical clock, the churches and the cobble stone side streets are so charming that it would almost be a crime not to walk around and soak up the history.
Mistral Cafe is very popular among locals for its light and airy interior, great service and delicious food, ranging from Czech to international cuisine. Located near to Old Town Square, it provides an excellent stop for a snack or a drink any time of day. This place is family friendly and the prices are friendly, too.
Letná Park is on a hillside, providing spectacular views of Prague's Old Town. It is a great place to visit especially in the summer. The locals come here in the afternoon after work to enjoy the views, drink beers, eat take-away sausages and chat with their friends. If you brought your running shoes, this is definitely the place for jogging!
A boat trip on the Vltava river in the evening is an excellent way to see Prague's best sights illuminated at night. The rides usually start at Dvořákovo nábřeží and go to Vyšehrad and back. There are plenty of providers to choose from.
The original seat of Czech kings — and now, Czech presidents — is a beautiful complex of palaces, churches, towers and gardens offering splendid views over the city. Saint Vitus Cathedral will leave you speechless and the tiny houses on Golden lane will give you a shimmering sense of its centuries-old history.
Malá Strana has many great restaurants, but this one is special. Conveniently located in the arcade of Malostranský Square, Malostranska Beseda offers delicious Czech cuisine, the best Czech beers and great views of Saint Nicholas Church.
Mala Strana is my favorite area of Prague. Beautiful cobble stone streets will take you to hidden gardens and palaces, while cozy restaurants and cafes will soothe your body and soul. Kampa Park offers a great deal of greenery and is a popular place for locals and students to hang out.
Originally a mill by the river and nowadays a neat little art space and home to a unique collection of modern Central European Art. If you love work by František Kupka, this place is a heaven.
The most iconic (and unfortunately, the most crowded) place in Prague, Charles Bridge is a beautiful stone bridge with sculptures from the 14th century, with a tower on each side. Křižovnický Square on the Old Town side is probably the most beautiful square in Prague. I always have to stop and take a look at the tower, Charles's statue, the bridge and Prague Castle in the background.
This traditional café has a history spanning more than a hundred years, and its famous guests have included Franz Kafka, Karel Čapek and Albert Einstein. The café has preserved its ambiance, with a functionalist-style salon and a terrace, perfect in the summer, and here you can enjoy delicious food, an amazing interior and great service for a surprisingly low price.
Lucerna Arcade is one of the hidden passages near Wenceslas Square. It contains a remarkable historical cinema and a cafe on the top floor, while in the basement you can find an amazing music club, a fun night spot! During the day, just walk through the arcade, check out the provocative sculpture of Saint Vaclav sitting backwards on a horse, and then end up on a different street on the other side. The passages can take you almost everywhere. I love them.
With its art nouveau houses lining the almost 700 meter long boulevard, this is the cultural and shopping heart of Prague. The statue of Saint Vaclav is the famous meeting point where all the adventures start.
Riegrovy Sady, perched on a hill above the National Museum and Wenceslas Square, offers a plesant escape into greenery, overlooking the city center with Prague Castle in the background. Amazing for hanging out with friends, playing frisbee, picnics and relaxing with drinks.
Visiting the National Theater is a true cultural and artistic experience, and not only for the performance you are about to see, but because it represents the Czech will for independence. After the fire in the second half of the 19th century, the Czechs collected money for its renovation. And the result is beautiful: Golden rooftops, an amazing interior with paintings by Mikoláš Aleš and a curtain painted by Vojtěch Hynais.
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Five years after the global financial crisis of 2008 the U.S. economic recovery seems to many to be back on track. But what about you? Are your financial goals on track? What is the one thing you should ask your financial advisor right now to make sure you reach them?
Top advisors say you also need to stop avoiding what really scares you and realize the ball is in your court when it comes to mapping out your financial future.
Sharon Epperson sits down with a panel of financial advisors and delves into their playbooks.
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"Finding Yield Through Equities," an Envestnet Market Morning webinar held Thursday, offered a look at some strategies from Carol Lippman, managing director of Dearborn Partners, and Mariana Bernunzo Connolly, head of client portfolio management, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Both espoused the use of dividend-paying stocks as a means of adding yield to a client portfolio.
Lippman pointed out that investors are avoiding the market in the wake of the financial crisis, although stocks are, and have been for some time, on the rise. Companies with growing dividends, she demonstrated, have provided a better average annual return over the last five years in each sector of the S&P 500 than those that relied on growth alone.
Lipmann introduced Dearborn's rising dividend strategy, in which the company looks for stocks that have a stable dividend, an attractive current yield, and the likelihood of consistent dividend increases. Companies that offer good dividend yield but with little prospect of yield growth are not considered candidates for their portfolio.
Other factors considered before a company is included in the portfolio are sound fundamentals; a defensive business; a habit of putting the bulk of its earnings back into the business for growth; no need to borrow; and a dividend growth rate that exceeds the rate of inflation. If a stock is no longer able to meet these criteria, it can be removed from the portfolio.
As examples of companies that provide dividend growth over the long term, she cited Chubb Corp. (CB), Coca-Cola (KO) and Kimberly-Clark (KMB).
Connolly said that while many people think of companies that offer dividends as stodgy and not as sources of great returns, neither is true; she pointed to Apple (AAPL) and Altria (MO) as examples demonstrating the difference in total yield provided by dividend-paying and non-dividend-paying companies. While Apple, which just recently declared a dividend, has provided an annualized total return of 16.81% over its lifetime (it went public on December 15, 1980), over the same period dividend-paying Altria provided an annualized total return of 20.34%.
Connolly said that low volatility was more important than ever and that she looks for a consistent pattern of earnings. A high return on capital, coupled with low leverage and strong cash flow, are important factors; so is a minimum yield of 2% for a stock to be considered for the portfolio. It must also be able to provide at least 100 basis points more in yield than the average for the S&P 500, and have room to grow. A combination of those factors provides a portfolio with less volatility and more downside protection.
As an example, she cited Hershey (HSY), which holds 42% of the chocolate market in the U.S. and has some immunity to recession. As she pointed out, people may not have bought a new car, but they still bought Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Both agreed that utilities were currently overpriced, with Lipmann saying there were opportunities in consumer discretionary companies and energy, and Connolly citing consumer staples—adding that those followed the strategy of differentiating between needs and wants. Companies that provide needs are more attractive than those that merely cater to wants.


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We Want Degrees, Not Debt
My name is Alexis Ploss. I'm a sophomore at Manchester Community College in New Hampshire, studying to become a high school physics and astronomy teacher.
I have been so inspired by the teachers I've had. They come in day after day with great enthusiasm. Their passion to help their students become the best people they can be is what drives me to become a teacher.
This dream, however, comes at a cost. By the time I graduate, I will be close to $100,000 in debt.
We all know college costs are rapidly rising. We've seen the figure that the average college graduate leaves school with nearly $27,000 in student loan debt. And we all know that adults with a college degree are better off than those with a high school diploma.
But what do all of the numbers really mean?
I'm a low-income student. I come from a single-parent household, and to make matters worse, my father is permanently disabled. We live on a very tight income. These numbers mean that I will struggle to support myself financially once I get out of school. They mean that I will have the constant worry of having to pay back an astronomical amount of money.
Not only is this impacting me, it is impacting my father who had to take out Parent PLUS loans to pay for part of my education. It is painful for me to see my father take out loans to cover the cost of my education when he has so little.
I know I'm not the only one who worries about this.
Many of my peers are facing the same challenges. We are told we have to go to college to ensure our success, but we are never told about all of the financial anxiety that comes with that. This isn't an issue that is just affecting future teachers. This is an issue that is facing a majority of college students, no matter what major. We want degrees, not debt.
Like so many other pre-service teachers, I find myself worrying about my future career. We are facing the dilemma of doing the work that we are passionate about or "selling out" to get a higher salary job to help repay loans faster. We should not be sentencing our college graduates to this reality.
Our nation needs more passionate teachers who will touch the lives of our children. I know so many students who won't give up on their dream to teach, and I am incredibly grateful for their dedication. We need to work to make this reality more positive. Though the debt I'm accruing is monumental, I stay hopeful for the future because there are people all over this country, including so many of my NEA Student Program colleagues and fellow union members, working to help make college affordable for students everywhere.
It doesn't have to be like this. As Sen. Elizabeth Warren pointed out in her propsed legislation to lower interest rates on student loans, big banks borrow at the very low rate of 0.75 percent. What have they done to help our economy recover and ensure success for future generations?
It doesn't make sense to me that we cut banks a break on the backs of students who are struggling to afford the education they need. We're the ones that can actually make a difference.
Can I count on you to stand up for the future leaders of America? It only takes a moment to contact your congressperson to tell them how important it is to lower student loan interest rates.
Alexis is a member of the NEA Student Program.
Tell Congress to stop the student loan rates from doubling.
Are you one of the millions of Americans affected by student debt? Whether you're a student, a parent or an educator, please share your story.
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Lively and full of enchantment, roam the streets of Bahia to find both young and old practicing capoeira.
Ilheus (IOS) - snorkel at Pedra de Ilhéus, enjoy the beach life, and shop for crafts at Mercado de Artesanato (crafts market).
Porto Seguro (BPS) - chill out on beautiful beaches and party the night away in one of its many nightclubs, or soak up the history of the place that first saw Portuguese settlers.
Salvador (SSA) - known for its diverse architecture, explore the neighbourhood of Pelourinho, relax on Porta da Barra Beach, and marvel at art at the Museu Rodin Bahia.
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Exploring Service - Back to the Drawing Board: Using the Bible to Reset Your Life
We start life as a blank slate, and the images we create for ourselves -- spouse, parent, friend, leader -- are the result of our influences and the choices we make. Sometimes we see a disconnect between where we imagined we'd be and how we actually live. Challenges at work, errors in judgment or relational strife can leave us yearning for a do-over. Join Horizon for BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, and learn how to use the Bible to reset your life. The series begins on Sunday, July 23rd at Horizon's Exploring Services.
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Kiss Your Astros Goodbye?
Three good reads today, one of them among the best and most moving baseball-related pieces I've read in a long while.
Firstly, the Houston Astros may change their name (again). Last time they did this, from the Colt .45s to the Astros in 1965, they got involved in a drawn-out lawsuit over the use of the name. So, what next, the Houston Streets? The Houston Hellos? This would work for the rabidly diminishing franchise: The Houston We-Have-A-Problems.
Multiple tributes around the net for the late Andy Musser, Phillies' announcer and one of the greats of local television in that city. For a time in the '70s Musser was in such demand that he did the local CBS station sportscasts in Philadelphia on weeknights, and the ones in New York on weekends. Terrific pro, whom I had the pleasure of meeting several years ago. He began by courteously telling me how much he loathed my politics but admired my skills, and I told him I'd been a fan since I was a kid and politics weren't going to change my opinions. The rest was laughs and kind words – and evidently that was the story of his life.
Lastly superb piece by Tom Dinard on one of the favorites of the Yankees' media relations' department, Stefan Wever, and the extraordinary life he's led in the thirty years since his one and only appearance in a major league uniform, a single start for the 1982 Yanks. Take the time to read it all – well worth it. There aren't a lot of color images of Wever in a Yankee uni — here's one:
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WTF? Change the name of the Astros? Is nothing sacred? My suggestion is expanding by two teams and 4 four team divisions in each league. First place only. Best record gets home field ALL rounds (including the World Series; All Star Game to determine tiebreaker for World Series home field advantage ONLY).
Personally I like the Houston We-Have-A-Problems.
So bummed about this. Wasn't it bad enough that they have to go to the AL West? This is another in a long string of bad decisions, going back to allowing Bagwell to come to bat at all in the '05 World Series.
"He began by courteously telling me how much he loathed my politics but admired my skills…."
Seems to me a certain goalie could learn a lot from this story.
I wish the Astros would find their way, but damn. The idea that a NAME CHANGE is going to fix it – HA. Besides, I like team names that reflect local culture or history. I like Houston We-Have-a-Problems, that's good.
NAME CHANGE? I was a Pilots fan in 1969! So don't give me that! Howzabout those Orioles/Highlanders/Yankees? Or howzabout those Brewers/Browns/Orioles? Senators/Twins? Senators/Rangers? Expos/Nationals? At least they are not moving out of Houston. Makes a fella proud to ne an Astro.
They should keep their name as the Astros and go back to their 1980s uniforms, which they will be wearing on some Fridays in 2012! They will be my favorite AL West team once they get there– Brownie and J.D. are awesome announcers. I'll just miss the trips the Mets make to Minute Maid when Keith (the other Keith) talks about the big oranges in the train and Gary talks about Hunter Pence's eyes looking like the cow on the "fowl" pole.
Andy Musser, like Marv Albert, Bob Costas, Len Berman and Ian Eagle (and, um, me) was a proud product of Syracuse University.
"A rose by any other name…" Poot! They may go the way of ASTROWORLD, which I loved and took all the kids to every three years the whole time everybody was growing up! Stayed at the Astrohotel and rode the Astrotrain to the park! Well, we all used to go there when we got sick too! I was in St. Lukes not long after my MS diagnosis, Daddy had his cancer surgery at MD Anderson. Hm. The Houston Heart Attacks? Maybe not. Houston Streets give me chills. One wrong turn and you better find the police station! I have long said Hell is the 610 Loop with no exit! (Shivering now.) Can't do Houston Hacks. How about Houston Haggles? Half-cocks? Not nice. Sorry. Houston Hammerheads? They are close to water. Hamstrings? Naw, might jinx 'em! Houston Hangdawgs? Just wrong! Houston Hatchetmen? Hey, my brother lives there! Houston Have-nots? Bonk! Houston H-bombs? Boom! Houston Headaches? Am I getting close? Houston Heartaches? Valentines Day is near! Houston Heartburn? Pass the jalepenos! Houston Heifers? Great for that beef industry there, but wrong gender! Houston Heros? Not the sandwich, either. Houston Hillbillies? Naw. Not far north enough. Houston Hikers? Too close for comfort. Houston Hogs? Nope. That is why I skipped Hams, too! Houston Honeybees. Too sweet. Sticky. Houston Honky-tonks? Maybe. Houston Hoppers. Juvenile! Houston Hotfoots. Hang on. I'm getting close. Houston Hotshots. Hey! Houston Hotwires! Damn! Houston Hydraulics? Won't work unless someone wets his pants. Uh-oh. I am getting to the end of the H's. I guess I will go with Nick and Sara. After all, what's in a name? Houston Hustlers? Stop!
To argue that the Astros nickname no longer applies because the Astrodome is behind them is like saying Los Angeles should abandon the Dodgers name because they are no longer dodging trolleys in Brooklyn. That said, the Astros name hasn't exactly been lucky for them!
A note or two on Andy Musser. One, we all could learn from a man who didn't like someone's politics but could get along with him. Two, he had to be a man without ego. He was at least third in Philadelphia fans' hearts behind Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn. It brings to mind Vin Scully's perfect description of Jerry Doggett, who spent more than 31 years in his shadow with the Dodgers: he had an unwrinkled heart.


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Too Much of a Good Thing? Study the Effect of Fertilizers on Algal Growth
|Areas of Science
Environmental Science
|Time Required
|Very Long (1+ months)
|Material Availability
|You will need access to a pond or a lake from which to collect water. Students who do not have access to a pond or a lake might want to look at some of the variations, at the end of the project, which use purchased algae cultures.
|Low ($20 - $50)
|Adult supervision is recommended.
AbstractYou might not know it, but a lake without algae would be a very dull place. If there were no algae, there would be no small animals feeding on the algae, and there wouldn't be any fish eating the small animals that eat the algae. You might conclude that since some algae is good, more algae is even better, but algae growth has a down side. If there is too much algae, they can deplete the oxygen in the water, killing off other species in the water. What is one culprit that leads to algal growth? Fertilizer. In this environmental science fair project, you will experiment with the effect of different concentrations of fertilizers on algal growth.
Grow algae in several concentrations of fertilizer and observe its effect on algal growth.
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We depend on fresh water from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs for drinking, as well as for recreational activities, such as swimming, boating, and fishing. It is obviously of critical importance to keep sources of fresh water as clean and unpolluted as possible. But many activities leave these water sources polluted and unfit for personal consumption. Nitrogen and phosphorus compounds from fertilizers are among the most common pollutants. They contribute to pollution by causing algae and bacteria in the water to reproduce rapidly. When these organisms die, the decomposition process then depletes oxygen in the water, killing fish and other aquatic life.
Nitrogen is supplied in fertilizers because it is necessary for plant growth, but is often in short supply in soils. Nitrogen makes up the majority of our atmosphere, but plants are not able to use the form of nitrogen found in the atmosphere, called diataomic nitrogen (N2.) Plants require a form of nitrogen that they can readily absorb and use to promote growth and reproduction. Nitrogen in the form of nitrates works very well as a plant fertilizer and is produced in large quantities for this purpose. Phosphorus is also often present in fertilizers in the form of phosphate. Phosphate-containing chemicals deliver the essential element phosphorus to plants in a readily absorbable form.
Some of the nitrates and phosphates in fertilizer wash off lawns, golf courses, and agricultural fields into freshwater sources. When these chemicals are introduced into a natural water source, such as a pond, they can upset the ecological balance that exists, causing some organisms to flourish (such as algae) at the expense of others (such as fish). Therefore, it is important to consider means to prevent or reduce the amount of fertilizer that finds its way into natural bodies of fresh water when considering ways to deliver fertilizer to crops and lawns. In this environmental science fair project, you will investigate the effect of varying concentrations of fertilizers on the growth of freshwater algae.
Terms and Concepts
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Pollutant
- Reproduction
- Diatomic nitrogen
- Nitrate
- Phosphate
- Nitrogen cycle
- Algae cultures
- What are sources of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in freshwater?
- What is the chemical formula for nitrate? For phosphate?
- Why is light needed for algal growth?
- Why might excess nitrates in the water not cause excessive algal growth? Hint: Is increased nitrate concentration sufficient for algal growth, or does growth require other factors?
- Based on your research, what organisms produce nitrates as part of the nitrogen cycle?
- Environmental Protection Agency. (2006). Consumer Factsheet on: Nitrates/Nitrites. Retrieved October 29, 2009.
- Wikipedia Contributors. (2009, October 24). Phosphates. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 29, 2009.
- Wikipedia Contributors. (2009, October 28). Nitrate. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 29, 2009.
- Lenntech. (2009). Nitrogen in the Environment. Retrieved October 29, 2009.
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Materials and Equipment
- Pond or lake water
- Adult helper
Plastic container, with lid, 4-liter (L) capacity (2)
- Note: You will be performing a total of three trials of this experiment, so you might want to collect all the water at once, meaning you will need four containers (3 for collection and 1 for use during the experiment).
- Lab notebook
- StyrofoamTM cups, 12-ounce (oz.) size (18)
- Permanent marker
- Graduated cylinder, 100-milliliter (mL); available from online suppliers, such as Carolina Biological, item #: 721603
- Fertilizer, 8-ounce size; available at local garden stores
- Tablespoon
- Distilled water
- Plastic spoons
- Graph paper
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Experimental Procedure
Collecting and Setting Up the Pond/Lake Water Samples
Collect 2 L of pond water from a local pond using the 4-L plastic container. Have an adult come along to help. Note: You will need to perform this procedure two more times to collect fresh pond water.
- Collect water that appears relatively clear, without sediment or large amounts of algae.
- Record the appearance of the pond water in your lab notebook.
Label six Styrofoam cups, as follows:
- No fertilizer: control
- Using your graduated cylinder, place 400 mL of pond water into the cup labeled 1X.
- Place 200 mL of pond water into the remaining cups.
- Now dissolve 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of fertilizer in 4 liters of distilled water in your second plastic container. Call this the 10X (ten times concentrated) fertilizer solution.
Performing a Dilution Series
- You will now perform a series of 2X dilutions so that you can test a range of fertilizer concentrations. Each cup will have 1/2 the concentration of fertilizer as the previous cup, but the algae will stay the same. Note: It is important to always use clean containers, as a small amount of carry-over liquid can cause large errors, so be sure you wash and dry your graduated cylinder after each use within this section.
- Pour 40 mL of the 10X fertilizer solution into the 400 mL of pond water in the cup labeled 1X. Mix the contents in the cup with a clean plastic spoon.
- Transfer 200 mL from the cup labeled 1X to the cup labeled 0.5X. Mix the contents of the 0.5X cup with a clean plastic spoon.
- Transfer 200 mL from the cup labeled 0.5X to the cup labeled 0.25X. Mix the contents of the 0.25X cup with a clean plastic spoon.
- Transfer 200 mL from the cup labeled 0.25X to the cup labeled 0.125X. Mix the contents of the 0.125X cup with a clean plastic spoon.
- Transfer 200 mL from the cup labeled 0.125X to the cup labeled 0.06X. Mix the contents of the 0.06X cup with a clean plastic spoon.
- Transfer 200 mL from the cup labeled 0.06X to a sink or other disposal area.
- The remaining "control" cup should not have any fertilizer.
Observing the Growth of the Algae
- Place the algae cultures in a spot indoors that is well-lit during daylight hours.
- Make a data table in your lab notebook listing the concentrations of fertilizer in each cup and the amount of algae growth. Make a scale from 1 to 5 for the relative amount of algae growth.
- In your lab notebook, describe the appearance of the algae cultures each day for 10 days.
- Record the value, 1 to 5, for the amount of growth each day for each culture.
- Graph you results, with the growth on the y-axis and the time on the x-axis.
Running Several Trials
- Repeat the above procedure two more times. Performing the procedure several times shows that your results are repeatable.
- Based on your observations, you may think of ways to improve on the procedure. Feel free to alter the steps or materials in the procedure, just make sure you keep good notes.
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- To obtain quantitative measurements of the algae growth, consider the methods in this Science Buddies science fair project: Moss is Boss: Using Plants to Determine Direction.
- Design a procedure using a single species of algae and precise amounts of nitrates and phosphates. Live algae and nitrate- and phosphate-containing chemicals can be ordered from science supply companies, such as WARD's Scientific or Carolina Biological.
- Determine the concentration of the fertilizer chemicals in your dilutions based on label information. Add this information to your data table.
- Measure the actual concentration of nitrates and phosphates present in your samples using water testing kits. These kits are easy to use and will add an extra level of analysis to your project. These kits can be ordered from science supply stores such as WARD's Scientific or Carolina Biological. Kits to measure nitrates and phosphates are also available from pet stores that have aquarium supplies, but these may not be as accurate.
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deepesh32 said:
2018-01-07 23:01:40
What was the most important thing you learned?
to make sure the algae cultures don't get contaminated
What problems did you encounter?
the water i collected from a river source was not that clean
Can you suggest any improvements or ideas?
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Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention
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The Mandate
The need for systematic approaches in applying the Convention
The Convention in the context of international environmental law
The UN Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, the so-called Espoo Convention, hereafter the Convention, was signed in 1991. It requires that assessments are extended across borders between Parties of the Convention when a planned activity may cause significant adverse transboundary impacts. The Convention was a response to a growing concern about transboundary emissions and the emergence of environmental impact assessment as a tool to reduce the negative environmental effects of new activities.
The Convention came into force in 1997. Since then the number of Parties and the practical application of the Convention have increased steadily. This guidance document has been written for competent authorities in the Parties to the Convention. It provides hints and suggestions that can improve the practical application of the Convention and that may be used in forming bi-and multilateral agreements among Parties that have to deal with transboundary impacts on a regular basis. The overall approach taken in this guide is that the application of the Convention can and preferably should be part of a systematic way of managing international environmental requirements. In practice this means that all procedural stages should be documented and that clear responsibilities should be identified in advance for all the stages of the application of the Convention.
The guide may also be useful to the national Points of Contact regarding the notification as well as other local, regional, state or national authorities and to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO), International Financing Institutions (IFI) and the public who are likely to become involved in the practical application of the Convention. The guide goes through each of the steps in the application of the Convention and identifies good practices based on accumulated experiences from the different Parties to the Convention.
The focuses on issues that
- have been identified to cause difficulties when applying the Convention or that
- are important to take into consideration when developing bi- or multilateral agreements to support the application of the Convention.
TheSecond Meeting of the Parties (Sofia, February 2001) to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context - the Convention, decided to include the elaboration of guidance on practical application of the Convention and on bilateral and multilateral agreements and arrangements in the work plan for 2001-2004. The Netherlands, Finland and Sweden took the responsibility of acting as lead countries of the activity. The lead countries contracted the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) to co-ordinate the practical work.
Previous work under the work plan for 1998-2000 of the Convention has provided material to support the practical implementation of the Convention. The reports Practical Application of the Espoo Convention (Report of the second Meeting of the Parties, Annex II), Bilateral and Multilateral co-operation in the framework of the Espoo Convention (Report of the second Meeting of the Parties, Annex I) and Current Policies, Strategies and Aspects of Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Environmental Series No. 6, UN/ECE, 1996) give background information and additional suggestions. This guide provides a compilation of practical ideas for those involved in transboundary EIAs according to the Convention.
The need for systematic approaches in applying the Convention
Transboundary assessments according to the Convention have proved worthwhile. The transboundary approach ensures that assessments analyse entire spatial scale of impacts. In addition, transboundary assessments mitigate tensions between concerned Parties by providing information before rumours develop and by letting citizens in the affected Party present their opinions on activities that may have an impact on their environment.
Environmental impact assessments (EIA) are multidisciplinary in nature. The issues that arise are also affected by the knowledge and values of the different stakeholders and the public. EIAs in a transboundary context (henceforth transboundary assessments) are even more complex. In neighbouring Parties the EIA-process may be differently structured in legislation or carried out in practice in different ways depending on the historical and cultural background. Differences are commonly seen in criteria for identifying activities that should be subject to EIA, in the criteria for what is regarded as a significant environmental impact and in the philosophy of EIA including issues such as the role of EIA in decision making and the role of the public in the EIA.
Neighbouring Parties can reduce difficulties that arise due to differences in legislation and practice by increasing the exchange of information on legislation and practices. Difficulties in applying the Convention have also arisen due to too complicated or poor organisation within a Party. Clear rules of procedure and with clearly identified responsibilities to organise the transboundary assessments have proved to help in carrying out the assessments.
For those Parties that frequently apply the Convention, bilateral or multilateral agreements/arrangements may be a practical way to overcome difficulties due to discrepancies between legislation and practice of the Parties. Henceforth the term "agreement" will be used to mean any kind of "bilateral and multilateral agreement or other arrangement" for transboundary assessments. Such agreements can provide a tailored framework for running the assessment procedure between the two Parties. These agreements are also important in regions where joint EIA´s are common.
The Convention in the context of international environmental law
The Convention introduced a new way of dealing with transboundary impacts: the transboundary environmental impacts assessment (EIA). Environmental impact assessment existed in the national legislation of most Parties and thus it was technically possible to extend the assessment across the border under the Convention. This extension had also been made in the Council Directive on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (No. 85/337/ECC, 03 2175, 5.7.1985, p. 40) as amended by Council Directive (No. 97/11/EC, 03 273, 14.3.1997, p.5) of the European Union and with the Convention this demand has been extended to cover all Parties to the Convention.
Although the Convention is the most specific piece of international legislation for transboundary impacts it is not the only one. For example the Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution (1979), the Convention on early notification on nuclear accidents (1986) and the Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal (1989) also deal with related issues. There are also three UN/ECE environmental conventions that refer to the Convention. These are the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, The Convention of the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes and the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters. Many general environmental global conventions such as the Biodiversity Convention (1992) set requirements for environmental impact assessments and explicitly encourage also transboundary assessments.


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Inspiration key theme as teachers in training kick off conference
Students remember a friend; learn how they can make a difference
NEW ORLEANS - June 26, 2010 -
Hundreds of students preparing to be teachers gathered Saturday evening to hear inspiring words from freedom writer Manuel V. Scott as the National Education Association (NEA) Student Program's annual conference began here. They also paid special tribute to one of their own, student teacher-leader Jeffrey "JD" Miller, who passed away last fall.
The group is meeting over the next four days to collaborate on community projects, attend workshops, and elect new leaders. "This is our time to meet, grow, network, and get inspired about teaching," said R. Jermaine Coleman, chairperson of NEA's Student Program.
As the opening session got underway, students heard from Manuel V. Scott, whose story was told in the 2007 film, Freedom Writers. When Scott was a teenager, his language skills were so poor that he qualified for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. He now holds a master's degree, and is working toward a Ph.D. in International Relations. He credits much of his academic turnaround to his high school English teacher Erin Gruwell, who was portrayed in the film by two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank.
"One single act by a teacher can change the trajectory of an entire life," said Scott.
The students also used the evening to honor their friend Jeffrey "JD" Miller, who had received the NEA Student Program's "Outstanding Rookie of the Year" award two years ago. Miller, who died in December 2009 after battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, was honored posthumously. The award he received back in 2008 will now be called "The Jeffrey "JD" Miller Outstanding Rookie of the Year" award. Miller also received the "Carol Stowe Humanitarian Award" this evening.
"We greatly miss JD and hope to honor his memory, and the legacy of his leadership, with these awards," said Coleman. "This evening served as a reminder that inspiration starts from within, and we hope all of our members will take this message with them as they enter our nation's classrooms."
In addition to attending workshops and electing new officers, the students will join in the annual "Outreach to Teach" community service project to help renovate Belle Chasse High School in Plaquemines Parish.
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We will take you beyond what was presented at The Conference Board's 2008 "Executive Coaching Seminars: Learning from Legends and Thought Leaders" presented at the Harvard Club in New York City this past Fall for a deep dive into the key issues and take away points of the presentation. We are bringing back Richard Leider live in our studio for an hour to zero-in on the video featuring presentation highlights which will be re-broadcast over the web. You will then have the opportunity to participate in a live interactive discussion, question and answer session and benchmarking with your peers.
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Child Safety Seats - Misuse
How do I know if my child safety seat is improperly installed?
With your vehicle owner's manual, the instruction manual for your child safety seat and a little knowledge, you have the tools you need to identify misuse and correct it! However, child passenger safety advocates see many errors of misuse repeated over and over, at all levels of society regardless of education or income.
While any example of misuse can compromise the safety of a child, some misuses are more serious than others, and can render a child safety seat virtually useless. These include:
- Not securing the child into the CSS;
- Not anchoring the CSS to the vehicle;
- Positioning an infant facing forward in a vehicle;
- Placing an infant rear-facing in front of an airbag.
Other misuses also may lead to serious injury or death, if not corrected. These include:
- Using the wrong size or type of CSS for your child (for example, using an infant-only CSS for a child weighing more than the recommended height and weight limits as determined by the manufacturer.
- Using the CSS harness incorrectly;
- Failing to properly tighten the safety belt through or around the CSS;
- Using an incorrect belt path for the CSS's seating position;
- Using an incorrect recline angle, especially for an infant.
- Failing to position the harness retainer clip across the child's chest, at "armpit level," to keep the harness straps on the child's shoulders;
- Permitting excess slack in the harness straps;
- Knotting the harness, which reduces its strength;
- Using a CSS that has been in a crash or is more than 6 years old;
- Using a CSS equipped with a "shield" for a very small infant.
Multiple errors compound the risk to a child. Data collected from numerous CSS checks throughout New York State indicate that the vast majority of child seats checked have two or more misuses.


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We Have a Winnah!
A winner in the Slice Pizza Haiku Contest, that is. We asked readers last week to compose a haiku and submit it for the chance to win one of three fabulous prizes. (Or maybe not so fabulous, depending on your penchant for Japanese snack food.)
We had 18 entries (we expected more; come on, people!), so it was a tough decision, but here are the winners, as selected by yours truly....
Third Prize a.k.a. Second Runner-Up a.k.a. Bronze a.k.a. Show
flour on marble
blooms into flames crisping dough
bubbling cheese cools
N.H. Liao
I thought Ms. Liao's entry was the most poetic of the haiku submitted, presenting two distinct yet complementary thoughts that evoke the image of an almost-too-hot-to-eat pizza. She wins a Japanese-language "I Love Pizza" pin (above right). [Full disclosure: I am acquainted with Ms. Liao, and you're going to have to trust me when I say that this did not affect my scoring.]
Second Prize a.k.a. First Runner-Up a.k.a. Silver a.k.a. Place
Next morning fridge slice
The truest test of pizza
Beats Cheerios always
Eric Sohn
Mr. Sohn's Yoda-esque haiku speaks a universal truth about pizza. Almost any pie tastes great hot from the oven. But a night in icy lock-up truly reveals whether a slice can hold its own. And who would pass up tasty cold pizza for a bowl of flavorless whatever-the-hell-they're-made-of Cheerios? Mr. Sohn (who I do not know) will receive one (1) box of Crispy Pizza Pretz (above left) and a Japanese "I Love Pizza" pin.
And the winner is ...
First Place a.k.a. Grand Prize a.k.a. Gold a.k.a. Win
crisp pepperoni
edge curled from heat
a chalice of sweet, hot oil
Mr. Sin
Love it. "Mr. Sin," if that is his real name, unknowingly tapped into my earliest memories of pizzathe way pepperoni does that thing it does (see haiku above). It's something I've always wanted to mention on this site but never had an excuse or reason to do so. Mr. Sin gets three (3) boxes of Crispy Pizza Pretz and one (1) Japanese-language "I Love Pizza" pin for his "rhyme" skillz.
Again, thanks to all who entered. There were some tough choices here. And, because everyone's a winner at Slice, all entrants are eligible to receive an English-language Slice button if they so desire. Slice management will be contacting all entrants and winners later in the day for mailing info.
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Complete Story
FCC studies goal of nationwide affordable, fast Internet
By: Leslie Cauley, USA Today
The public will be able to submit comments to the FCC for 60 days, with another 30 days for reply comments. The agency will take them into consideration as it crafts the USA's first national broadband plan.
The plan, due to Congress by Feb. 17, 2010, could have a profound impact, says Ben Scott, public policy director of Free Press, a media advocacy group.
"It could be a very important document that guides the future of telecommunications regulation and the future of the Internet," he says. "Or it could be a glorified study."
The FCC often gets knocked for issuing reports that have little impact, but Scott doesn't think that will happen this time.
Why: President Obama considers broadband to be basic infrastructure, like electricity and water, and wants the FCC to do what it can to help drive adoption rates across the USA.
At the president's urging, Congress has also allocated $7.2 billion in stimulus funding to entice companies to deploy broadband.
Under President Bush, broadband was considered a luxury, and received light government attention as a result.
Paul Glenchur, a public policy analyst in Washington, D.C., says the shift in political sensibility is key. "This is part of a broader (Obama) administration commitment to extend broadband everywhere in the country, and make it affordable," he says.
Broadband prices, which have never been regulated by the government, will likely receive closer scrutiny, he says.
Currently, broadband costs $40 to $60 a month on average, putting it out of reach for many low-income consumers.
Big carriers have resisted calls by consumer groups to lower prices. In the face of new competition, particularly from small wireless providers, they might not have a choice, Glenchur says.
Though broadband is widely available in urban and suburban markets, in many rural areas dial-up Internet access is still common. Dial-up isn't fast enough to handle interactive fare, such as video streaming. Satellite-based broadband is an option for rural consumers, but it tends to be quite slow, Scott notes.
In the USA currently, the average broadband speed is less than 3 megabits per second. Other countries, including Japan, claim average speeds of more than 60. Australia recently committed to 100 megabits.
Scott says the FCC would do well to heed those examples. "If we're talking about the Internet as infrastructure, the bar (on speed) has to be pretty high."
Source: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2009-04-07-fcc-broadband-internet-service_N.htm?csp=34


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'In the Heat of the Night'
Bowie Community Theatre presents a play based on John Ball's Oscar-winning film and the Emmy-winning television series of the same name through Saturday, March 30, at the Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets are $17; $12 for seniors 62 and older and students. Group rates available. Information: 301-805-0219 or bctheatre.com.
Mayo meeting
The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. April 4 at Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Road, to present an overview of the county's recommended capital project to decommission the Mayo Water Reclamation Facility and pump septic tank effluent from the Mayo Service Area to the Annapolis Water Reclamation Facility for treatment. Other options considered and the supporting rationale for the plan will be presented.
Officials say the project, when complete, will provide additional wastewater treatment capacity needed to lift the building moratorium ordered by the county in 2008. The project also upgrades the treatment of Mayo wastewater to the new Maryland Department of Environment's required levels of Enhanced Nutrient Removal and consolidates the number of treatment outfalls into the Chesapeake Bay by eliminating the current Mayo WRF outfall. Information: 410-222-7582.
Arbor Day Run
Runners, walkers, families and nature enthusiasts are invited to enjoy the signs of spring when Adkins Arboretum hosts its eighth annual Arbor Day Run on April 6. Event consists of a 5K run, one-mile family fun run/walk and a 100-yard dash for kids. Registration begins at 8 a.m. To register or for more information, call 410-634-2847, ext. 0, or go to adkinsarboretum.org.
5K Annapolis Walk
The Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society sponsors its 5K Annapolis Walk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 500 Taylor Ave. in Annapolis. Walk begins at the stadium and will take participants on a tour throughout historic Annapolis, with a lunch sponsored by Bertucci's and Applebee's. Goal for the walk is to raise $1.2 million to support programs and research for the more than 6,000 people living with Multiple Sclerosis served by the Maryland Chapter. Participants of all ages may register as an individual or part of a team. To register and more information, go to walkmsmaryland.org
Cancer forum
A breast cancer forum sponsored by the American Association of University Women will be held at 7 p.m. April 8 at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park. Panel members include area physicians and therapists covering the most up to date information on diagnostics, treatment and wellness. A question and answer session will also be held. Information: 410-991-9115 or aauwmd-annearundelcountybranch.org.
'The Underpants'
Anne Arundel Community College's production of Carl Sternheim's comedy — about the calamities that occur when a pair of woman's bloomers accidentally fall off when she waves at the king — runs April 11-20 in the Robert E. Kauffman Theater, 101 College Parkway in Arnold. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors, outside students, AACC faculty and staff, active military and groups; and $7 for AACC students with ID. For tickets, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 410-777-2457.
Musical theater
The Children's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr." April 12-21 at 1661 Bay Head Road. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturdays and Sundays. American Sign Language interpretation will be available at the 2 p.m. show on April 13. Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors and children 12 and younger. Information: 410-757-2281 or childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
Dinner and auction
Annapolis Area Christian School will hold its 10th annual dinner and auction, "Viva AACS," at 6 p.m. April 20 at the Kilby Athletic Center, 109 Burns Crossing Road in Severn. Event supports a new library at the lower school, a new sound system at the middle school, a new college and career planning program with SAT preparation for the upper school and a new design lab for students to gain experience while creating marketing materials for the school.
Those attending may bid on student artwork, eight seats in an suite at FedEx Field for a Redskins/Giants game, a ride in a vintage plane, 10 days in a Montana mountain vacation home, a hot-air balloon ride for two, chartered fishing trip, four tickets to a Ravens game of choice, a handmade quilt and more. There will also be a free tuition drawing for the 2013-14 school year, with entries costing $100 each. For dinner tickets and more information, call 410-510-5300, ext. 2116, or go to aacsonline.org.
Colonial Players' '1776'
Musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence runs through April 20 at the Colonial Players, 108 East St. in Annapolis. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays with a 7:30 p.m. show on April 7, and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee on April 13. Tickets are $15 to $20 and can be purchased at thecolonialplayers.org or by calling 410-268-7373.
Singing workshop
The Sons of the Severn Barbershop Chorus will sponsor a free multiweek workshop for men who want to become better choral singers at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West St. in Annapolis. Course includes instruction on proper posture, breathing, resonance and diction. Sessions will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Final session will include an opportunity to perform with the chorus in front of family and friends. All course materials, including sheet music, will be provided. To register, call 410-674-7165 or email email@example.com. Include name, email address, phone number, and a brief description of your singing experience.
Bus trip to Pa.
The Retired Officers' Wives Club of Fort George G. Meade is sponsoring a bus trip on April 16 to the Sight and Sound Theater in Pennsylvania to see a presentation of "Noah." The cost is $100 per person, which covers the bus ride, a smorgasbord lunch at Hershey Farms Restaurant and a ticket to the show. Bus will leave Ridgeview Plaza on Route 175 and Rochenbach Avenue at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m., and the show starts at 1 p.m. For reservations and more information, call 410-465-0492.
Visitors guide
The 2013 Visitors Guide by the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau is now available. The 72-page, full-color guide contains information on things to do and see, events, dining, night life, accommodations, shopping and more. The Visitors Center is located at 26 West St. in Annapolis and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The guides will also be distributed from the bureau's satellite information booth at City Dock. Also, a downloadable version is available at visitannapolis.org/visitor-guide.
Bus trip to Ford's Theatre
The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Ford's Theatre, with its new Center for Education and Leadership and the Congressional Cemetery Civil War Tour, on May 18. Lunch is planned at the District Chophouse & Brewery. Bus leaves at 8 a.m from the Benson-Hammond House, 7101 Aviation Blvd. in Linthicum, and returns at 4 p.m. Cost is $60, including lunch. For reservations and more information, call 443-837-8196 or go to aachs.org.
The seventh annual Emily Schindler Memorial Triathlon will be held April 20 at the Community Center in Severna Park. The 800-yard swim, 9.5-mile bike ride and 3-mile run will be held at the SPY Aquatics Center, 623 Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd. and the Baltimore/Annapolis Trail. Participants can also sign up for the Flamingo Feat distance, consisting of a 1,600-yard swim, 18-mile bike and 6-mile run. Check in begins at 6 a.m. and the first wave of swimmers will hit the pool at 7 a.m. Cost is $50 for individuals, $90 for a relay team of two and $135 for a three-person relay team. Registration forms can be found at http://www.spccaquatics.org or at active.com
The event is a benefit for the Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship fund, which was established in 2004 following Emily Schindler's death in a car accident. The scholarship is awarded annually to selected graduating seniors on the SPY swim team who most exemplify Emily's qualities.
Fingerprinting service
The Annapolis Police Department has resumed fingerprinting services for the public at 199 Taylor Ave. The services are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. For fees and more information, call 410-268-9000 or go to http://www.annapolis.gov/police.
New website
Fort Meade, in partnership with the Fort Meade Community Covenant Council, has launched a new website designed to help the community take advantage of resources in the region. For more information, go to http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/community.
Tax season
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to help seniors and low-income adults with their 2012 tax returns. Participants will be trained by the IRS and the Maryland comptroller's office. They will help only with simple 2012 income tax returns, which will be filed electronically. Volunteers do not do tax returns involving partnerships or corporations, self-employed persons or rental properties. Volunteers are not required to have a financial background, but certified public accountants, attorneys, bookkeepers and those with financial training are encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers will be stationed at county senior centers and will be available by appointment between now and April 5. For more information, call 410-222-6717.
'Operation Paperback'
This nonprofit organization collects used books nationwide and sends them to American troops deployed overseas. Since 1999, more than a million books have been shipped to military personnel around the world. Organizing the effort in this area is Sandy Marron of Annapolis. She can be contacted at email@example.com. Put "books" in the subject line. Information: operationpaperback.org.
Resource guide
The Anne Arundel Volunteer Center has released a Youth Resource Guide, with information about nonprofit and faith-based organizations in the county. A free copy is at volunteerannearundel.org. Printed copies can be purchased at the center, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130, for $5 each. Information: 410-897-9207.
Disability issues
The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues has added an email notification feature to its website that provides information on disability issues. Sign-up and information: http://www.aacounty.org/aging/disabledadults/commdis.cfm.
Tours of historic house
The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society will open the historic Benson-Hammond House and North Browse and Buy Shoppe at Aviation Boulevard and Andover Road in Linthicum in March. Group tours can be arranged during January and February by calling 410-768-9518.
Historical research
Latest Anne Arundel
The Kuethe Library's Historical & Genealogical Research Center, 5 Crain Highway S.E., operated jointly by the historical society and the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday all year. Information: 410-760-9679.
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