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If you stand in the campsite near the foundation of the old, burned-out ablution block and look straight up the hill towards the high sandstone faces of the Slag Crag, then Comic Rock is the large boulder directly ahead of you, about half way up the hill towards the Slag Crag. To get there head straight up the hill aiming for a point about 10m to the right of the boulder. When you are at the same height as the boulder, turn left and walk through a hole in the fence to reach the front of the rock. The last three routes listed below are all facing the camp on the downhill side of the block. The first three routes are around the corner to the left of this. The routes were located, climbed and bolted by Gavin Peckham on 17 July 2005 as a part of an MCSA-KZN project to establish more routes in the lower grades for beginners.
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Climb the very short face on the uphill side of the left-hand face (facing uphill) - teach your grandmother to climb!
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Climb the short line in the middle of the left-hand face.
- 3. Charlie Brown (9) **
Climb the smooth left-tending scoop that runs up to the top of the boulder. This line will be bolted in due course.
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Start near the middle of the face on the downhill side of the boulder. Climb up tending left at first and then right all the way to the top. Good and consistent climbing at the grade.
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Start 1m to the right of 'Spiderman' and climb straight up to the chains which are shared with the previous route.
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Start about 1m to the right of the previous route and towards the right-hand side of the face. Climb straight up and pull through onto a ledge then climb up tending left to the chains.


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There was no keeping Elizabeth Clemente and her nephew, Jose Ortiz, from playing in the Bay waters off City Park once they adjusted to the initial shock. And it's no wonder they sought the water's cooling effects with temperatures climbing into the 80s Tuesday. While many others walked the beach and dabbed a toe in the water, Elizabeth and Jose were the only ones swimming.
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Aspirin should be studied for its potential effect against cervical cancer in women with HIV, scientists wrote in a recent report. Their study found that HIV increases the production of prostaglandin PGE2 in cervical tissue. PGE2 is associated with inflammation and the development of tumors.
Aspirin is a strong blocker of a chemical, COX-2, that allows prostaglandins to be formed. Most cervical cancer cases are caused by human papillomavirus, and some researchers believe women with HIV and high-risk HPV are up to five times as likely to have cervical lesions that progress to cancer.
The new study was small, involving only 48 women enrolled from a clinic in Haiti. Some had HIV; some had both HIV and HPV infection; and some had neither. Levels of PGE2 were high enough to suggest a larger study to see whether low-dose aspirin for women with HIV could save lives.
The full study, "The Effect of HIV and HPV Coinfection on Cervical COX-2 Expression and Systemic Prostaglandin E2 Levels," was published in Cancer Prevention Research (2012;5:34-40).
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I have two questions, both maybe slightly silly, but I'd still like to make sure I know for sure before I move on to the more complicated grammar.
First off, the book I'm using gave me an example about using an adjective as the nominal part of the predicate. The sentence it gave me is as follows:
"Ή ύδρα μεγαλη έστι και φοβερα."
The book translates this as "The snake is big and frightening." All I was wondering is if it could also be translated as "The big snake is frightening." I know it's a bit silly, but I was wondering if there was something I missed or maybe a particular reason why they translated it that way.
My second question is about the use of predicative adjectives. My textbook said that those don't only tell you something about the noun they conjugate with, but also about the way that noun is "doing something". One of the examples they gave was "Ό Αίασ μονοσ βαινει", which would translate as Ajax walks alone. Now I tried looking this up, but I couldn't really find it: What is the difference between predicative adjectives and adverbs in Ancient Greek? Is there a different meaning or is it just a different way to phrase something?


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St. Patty's Day is a time to celebrate all things Irish. When it comes to dogs, the Emerald Isle has provided the world with a smorgasbord of delightful breeds. Not sure if it is politically correct to use such an ethnically mixed metaphor. Better to say "an Irish stew of delightful breeds."
Irish Setter; Irish Wolfhound; Irish Terrier; Irish Water Spaniel; Irish Red and White Setter. Five of the 187 dog breeds and varieties currently recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club) have a "made in Ireland" stamp within their names. There are actually four distinct Terrier breeds from Ireland; the AKC term "Irish Terrier" describes the wiry one who always has flaming red hair from Eire.
Nationalities in breed names can be wrong. Great Dane and French Poodle are misnomers, for each breed was developed in Germany. Nevertheless, the five Irish breeds above did come from the auld sod. The AKC, founded in 1884, maintains the largest purebred dog registry in the world. Breed clubs follow a timetable and strict criteria to gain full AKC recognition. It takes years, even for established breeds, many already competing in Europe and elsewhere, within international registries.
Time out for the Malti-Poo rant: This recognition process has nothing to do with phony "designer dogs." Pet store concoctions are NOT new breeds; even though the sales staff swears they are, when gullible people continue to pay thousands of dollars for mutts. I have no problem with mixed breeds; just a huge issue with stores selling any puppies, while spewing hogwash to customers. Now let's look at the other three AKC Terriers of Irish descent:
*Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier -The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is the traditional Irish farm dog. For many years they were taken for granted as part of the landscape, being part of the daily work of the Irish farmer. They were not owned by wealthy dog enthusiasts but were seen as the poor people's dog.
Under the penal law of 18th century Ireland, tenant farmers were prohibited from owning a dog worth more than five dollars, making it likely that these anonymous Terriers were the choice of the poor Catholic tenants. The English landholders had the more expensive Wolfhounds.
Wheatens are believed to be an ancestor of the Kerry Blue (below). In 1962, on St. Patrick's Day, the Soft- Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America was founded when fanciers met in Brooklyn and agreed to preserve and protect the Wheaten in the US. The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC in 1973.
*Kerry Blue Terrier -Some say the Kerry Blue actually came from Tipperary; others say that this breed emerged in the 1700s in County Kerry. A romantic legend holds that when a Russian ship wrecked in Kerry's Tralee Bay, an exotic blue-coated dog frantically paddled its way ashore.
Still others insist that the peasants developed the Kerry Blue for the purpose of poaching since only the nobility was permitted to hunt with Irish Wolfhounds. There is speculation that Wolfhounds were crossed with Wheatens, and possibly Bedlingtons, to produce the smaller, scrappy breed. At the turn of the 20th century, the breed became closely associated with Irish nationalism with the nationalist leader Michael Collins owning a famous Kerry Blue named "Convict 224." Collins attempted to have the Kerry Blue adopted as the national dog of Ireland.
The first Kerry Blues showed up in America at Westminster in 1922 where they were exhibited in the Miscellaneous Class until 1924 when the breed was recognized by the AKC. Then during Westminster 1926, a group of fanciers met at the Waldorf Astoria to organize the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of America.
*Glen of Imaal Terrier -These are probably the least familiar, Irish-descent Terriers because they are so rare. The breed nearly became extinct in the 1920s. Picture a 35-pound scruffy Terrier on a compact Basset chassis. This Terrier, which originates in the Glen of Imaal in the remote County Wicklow, is sometimes called the Wicklow Terrier, or shortened to just Glen.
The breed came into existence during the reign of Elizabeth I, who hired French and Hessian mercenaries to put down civil unrest in Ireland. After the conflict, many of these soldiers settled in Wicklow. They brought with them their stubby-legged Hounds, which they bred with the local Terrier stock, eventually resulting in a distinctive breed found only in the Glen of Imaal. Some say that the breed is related to the Wheaten.
The Glen of Imaal was developed as a working dog for herding and for eradicating vermin such as fox, badger and otter. When hunting, Glens are strong and silently dig out their quarry, unlike most yippy Terrier breeds.
According to Irish lore, Glen of Imaal Terriers were also used as turnspit dogs to turn meat over fires for cooking evenly. Documentation is scarce, and engravings of turnspit dogs from the 19th century do not look much like the modern Glen. A 1970s Irish Kennel Club drawing depicts a cumbersome wheel connected to a pulley and then a rotisserie. The dog paddled away inside of the wheel mounted on the wall or strung from the ceiling. The device could never have fit in the average Irish cottage of the era, but a smaller version was used to churn butter.
The breed was recognized first by the Irish Kennel Club in 1934 and by the American Kennel Club in 2004. I went to a Westminster luncheon that year where Bruce Sussman, instrumental in obtaining AKC recognition for the Glen, introduced his unique Terrier to the NY press. Sussman co-wrote "Copacabana" and the American Bandstand theme song with Barry Manilow. Though that information has nothing to do with Irish breeds, it remains an interesting connection to the dog world. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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BALTIMORE – The LA Galaxy today acquired forward Chad Barrett from Toronto FC in exchange for future considerations. A six-year MLS veteran who was raised in Southern California, Barrett has 34 career regular season goals in 147 games with the Chicago Fire and Toronto FC.
Barrett, who played his college soccer at UCLA, began his career with the Fire in 2005 after being selected by the club with the third pick in the first round of that year's MLS SuperDraft. Originally coached by current Galaxy Associate Head Coach Dave Sarachan when he joined the Fire, Barrett scored 18 goals in three-and-a-half years with the Fire including seven in 2007 when he finished as the club's Golden Boot award winner.
The 25-year-old was traded to Toronto in July 2008 and had an immediate impact with the club, scoring four goals and adding three assists in 13 games with the club to finish the season with a career-high nine goals, including four game-winning goals. He went on to have 16 goals and eight assists in 65 regular season games with Toronto, including seven goals in 2010 when he finished as the club's second leading scorer. Barrett also helped TFC qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time in club history in 2010, leading them to the Nutrilite Canadian Championship.
A former U.S. Youth International, Barrett was a member of the U.S. Under-20 National Team that reached the Round of 16 at the 2005 World Youth Championships in Holland. He scored 16 goals and had 18 assists in his two seasons at UCLA, helping the Bruins tally a 34-6-3 record and reach at least the third round of the NCAA Tournament each season.
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It has EVERYTHING to do with license. With BSD license, which was their OWN choice, nobody owes them monetary copensation for their efforts, and yet Theo whines that the project doesn't get anything in return. Sure, some might donate them money out of pure generosity, and that will be a Good Thing(TM) - but REQUIRING generosity is stupid and childish.
Here's the relevant long quote for those who haven't bothered to RTFA:
If I add up everything we have ever gotten in exchange for our efforts with OpenSSH, it might amount to $1,000. This all came from individuals. For our work on OpenSSH, companies using OpenSSH have never given us a cent. What about companies that incorporate OpenSSH directly into their products, saving themselves millions of dollars? Companies such as Cisco, Sun, SGI, HP, IBM, Siemens, a raft of medium-sized firewall companies -- we have not received a cent. Or from Linux vendors? Not a cent.
Of course we did not set out to create OpenSSH for the money -- we purposely made it completely free so that the "telnet infrastructure" of the 1980s would die. But it sure is sad that none of these companies return even a fraction of value in kind.
If you want to judge any entity particularly harshly, judge Sun. Yearly they hold interoperability events, for NFS and other protocols, and they include SSH implementation tests as well. Twice we asked them to cover the travel and accommodation costs for a developer to come to their event, and they refused. Considering that their SunSSH is directly based on our code, that is just flat out insulting. Shame on you Sun, shame, shame, shame.
I will say it here -- if an OpenSSH hole is found that applies to SunSSH, Sun will not be informed. Or maybe that has happened already.
Sun does NOT owe them anything.


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As London prepares to celebrate the birth of England's most iconic playwright, a wide variety of Shakespearean happenings are emerging around the city. From visiting Shakespeare's cherished Globe Theatre to touring the writer's old Elizabethan haunts, Shakespeare enthusiasts and novices alike will discover plenty of enjoyable activities.
Shakespeare's Globe PresentsIn celebration of the Bard's 450th anniversary, Shakespeare's Globe will present new productions of Julius Caesar, Antony & Cleopatra and The Comedy of Errors and launch a two-year world tour of its "Hamlet Globe to Globe" program, starting April 23.
Visitors to the Globe also have the opportunity to learn more about the life of Shakespeare and the theatre's history through the Globe Exhibition & Tour, open year-round.
Middle Temple HallCompleted in the 1570s and considered one of the finest Elizabethan Halls in the country, Middle Temple Hall hosted the first performance of Twelfth Night in 1602, with Queen Elizabeth I watching from the audience. Visitors may tour the hall and the lantern-lit cobblestones on Middle Temple Lane by contacting the Events Department at 020 7427 4820 and booking a guided tour in advance.
V&A, Shakespeare: Our Greatest Living PlaywrightFrom Feb. 8 to Sept. 28, the Victoria and Albert Museum presents Shakespeare: Our Greatest Living Playwright, an immersive installation examining the Bard's enduring popularity and influence. The display brings together interviews with important experts and pieces from the V&A collection.
Shakespeare's & Dickens' LondonEvery Wednesday and Sunday, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., London Walks takes Shakespeare and Dickens enthusiasts on a tour of the writers' old haunts, such as the 16th-century gatehouse where the master playwright brought his plays to the Master of Revels. Tours meet outside St. Paul's Underground station.
The Rose TheatreKnown as the stage where Shakespeare first learned his craft, the Rose Theatre was built in 1587 and, at the time, was the first theatre on Bankside. Plays performed at The Rose included Titus Andronicus and Henry VI part I. Eventually, the playhouse became overshadowed by The Globe and was abandoned in the early 1600s. In 1989, a campaign to restore the theatre began after its archaeological site was discovered. Now patrons are able to visit The Rose on Saturdays and enjoy productions such as Shakespeare's Richard III, which runs April 1-26.
Noel Coward TheatreThis summer, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning film "Shakespeare in Love" will hit the stage at the Noel Coward Theatre. The play details Shakespeare's grueling attempts to overcome writer's block while troubled by debt, when a passionate woman named Viola De Lesseps becomes the source of his inspiration. Their story forms the subject of a play that was, at the time, a little-known piece called "Romeo and Juliet."


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One of those increasingly frequent days filled with delightful oddities and unexpected encounters has passed.
Been walking a lot lately, being that my main mode of transport – a bicycle – is temporarily out of commission. Slowing down for a little, even the smallest bit, has given me the opportunity to meditate upon the many new directions in which my life is expanding. I took a different route to the train station today, leaving from a local cafe, rather than my house. Walking down a back street I seldom traverse, a peculiar sight presents itself. An old and rather beat up copier (a Canon 6030, to be precise) sits in a pile of its own shrapnel on the sidewalk. I can't take it back to my house right that moment since I am on my way to work, and besides that, it weighs as much as a small person. I decide to come back after work to get the hulking mess of metal and silicon and plastic.
It is 7:15 pm, and I've just arrived home, and am still groggy from the short nap I took on the train. I want badly to go to my room, take off my shoes and socks, and lay on the bed. Still, there is work to be done. That copier won't move itself, although I have to question how it ended up on a deserted street, at least 150 yards from any discernable structure that would house such equipment. Employing my roomate's wagon, I strike out to claim my treasure. Intact (mostly) and untouched, the copier sits on the pavement.
I approach, studying the machine, trying to work out how to get this thing ont the wagon and back to my house. An interested on-looker introduces himself by mentioning how blessed by Christ he is, and offers his help. The machine is on the wagon. I begin pulling; it's heavy, and I've got four large city blocks between there and my house.
I pull. I tug. I drag and trudge.
The large copier is in my back yard. I sit down, begin tinkering: testing connections, joints, screws. One of my two roomates pulls into the driveway. I enlist his help to move the mass into the house, into my room.
It sits on the floor, less than six feet from me, waiting. Sitting. Doing nothing, of no value until I do something with it. It once was worth very much, when it still served its purpose. That time has passed though, and now a new purpose gives it new value.
More on that tomorrow. Sleep is creeping in…
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Kim O'Donnel is a freelance food writer and the author of the Meat Lovers' Meatless Cookbook and Meat Lovers' Meatless Celebrations.
Thanks in large part to a certain scrappy cartoon sailor, we are well familiar with the leafy green known as spinach and its magical nutritional powers. But chard, its cousin in the Goosefoot (or Chenopodiaceae) family? Not so much.
Also known as leaf beet, silverbeet, white beet and spinach beet (you guessed it -- beet is part of the family, too), chard is better known on the other side of the Atlantic than it is on American shores. Even with increasing appearances at farmers' markets and in CSA shares and produce aisles, chard remains relatively unsung, the brainy beautiful girl at the school dance without a date.
At first glance, chard is a real looker, its leaves ruffled like a petticoat dress, accented with multi-colored veins that run through them like embroidery. Her stems come in a variety of shades that are the stuff of designer dreams -- creamy white, blood red, groovy magenta and mellow yellow.
But Americans, who are still hooked on spinach (particularly of the pre-rinsed tender-leaved variety), are baffled by this beauty -- what on earth does one do with it?
The public relations problem may also be one of confusion: Maybe you've heard it referred to as "Swiss chard" or "rainbow chard" and didn't know the difference -- or is there one?
Let's start over. First, let go of the word "Swiss" and just call her "chard." In his Mediterranean Vegetables, culinary scholar Clifford A. Wright reminds us that a Jerusalem artichoke isn't from Israel, just like Swiss chard ain't from Switzerland.
Other than its more textured (read: stringy and often tough) stems, chard cooks very much like spinach and can be used interchangeably in most cooked dishes calling for Popeye's fave. Nutritionally, it runs a close second (we'll get to that a bit later) and over the past ten years has steered clear of spinach's food safety woes. (Back in 2006, I suggested chard as the unquestionable alternative during an E.coli scare.)
Vote for chard. You'll be glad you did.
A Brief History
We've established that despite the common "Swiss" reference, chard is not Swiss in origin. In fact, it is a native of the Mediterranean, deemed the "queen of vegetables in Nice" by Clifford Wright.
It is believed that the name "chard" is derived from the French word for "cardoon," which is carde, which furthers the confusion because a cardoon is a thistle and hardly a leafy green.
It's unclear just how old chard is, but several sources mention Aristotle giving a shout-out to red-stalked chard around 350 B.C., and that both his Greek colleagues and Roman counterparts revered it for its medicinal prowess.
Botanically it's known as Beta vulgaris, Cicla group (a reference to the ancient word for Sicily), one more association with the word "beet." As previously mentioned, chard is part of the goosefoot family, which includes -- get this -- quinoa.
Chard is a cool weather crop with a relatively high tolerance for cold and low tolerance for heat. Depending on where you live, you may see chard abundance in spring, early summer and then again in the fall, even after the first frost.
Environmental Impact
Unlike spinach, which is grown on an industrial scale and has been plagued by ongoing food safety scares in recent years, chard remains a decidedly non-commodity crop favored by small farms and avid gardeners. So far, it remains free of the trappings of industrial agriculture, which means local options are abundant, either through farmers' markets, CSA shares or at natural foods markets.
Conventionally grown spinach is ranked number 8 on the "Dirty Dozen" list compiled by the Environmental Working Group, but chard has nary a mention in the EWG's 2012 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. (See our vegetable rule of thumb.*) Still, I recommend asking the grower about his or her production methods.
Antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, iron, fiber, folate, protein, magnesium. What doesn't chard have going for it? It even contains tryptophan, the amino acid known as a natural relaxant and sleep aid that most people associate with Thanksgiving turkey.
One cup of cooked chard has more than 3 grams of protein and half our daily needs for Vitamin C, for only 35 calories. Those rainbow-colored stems and veins are the source of amazing phytonutrients that are being studied for anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and disease-fighting benefits.
The caveat: Like spinach, chard has considerable amounts of oxalic acid, which can be minimized by cooking. Avoid if you are being treated for kidney or gall bladder conditions, and as always, check with your medical provider.
What To Look For and What to Do With It
You want crisp, perky and glossy leaves, nothing wilted, dull or sad. Even if you don't use the stems, they should be firm and look healthy.
Often sandy and in need a good rinse, resist the temptation and don't wash chard until ready to use. Keep it dry in a kitchen towel and out of the plastic bag, as moisture makes for slimy leaves. Use within three days. Chard does not like to sit around and wait to be used.
There are two camps of chard eaters -- those who relish the stems and those who don't understand the hype. I am among the stem-disenchanted. In my experience, the tough stems are too darn stringy, even if they're coaxed into submission in broth or after being braised. If you don't want to waste the stems, cook them separately from the leaves, as they take longer to cook.
Whatever you decide, you'll need to remove the stems that travel all the way to the top of the leaf. Using your hands or a paring knife, pull the leaf away from where it meets the stem on both sides, then rinse thoroughly.
If you've never had the pleasure, chard has a more complex flavor profile than spinach, in my opinion. It's earthier (probably because of its beet lineage) and sweeter, and despite the presence of oxalates, it doesn't create that filmy feeling on your teeth that is characteristic of spinach, unless you eat it raw.
I've got a thing for pairing chard with legumes (particularly lentils) or grains. It works great in pilafs, mixed into soups and stews (anything brothy loves the addition of chard), as part of a frittata or with pasta, from short penne to lasagna and ravioli. It can be steamed, roasted, stuffed, braised and gratineed.
Below is one of my favorite ways to feature chard. I know friends who've put this on their Thanksgiving table in lieu of the bird. If you're pressed for time, omit the gravy. It will still be luscious.
Shepherd's Pie With Chard-Lentil Filling
from "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook" by Kim O'Donnel
Makes about 6 servings
Kitchen notes: Although this is a four-pot affair, it need not feel like a three-ring circus. First item of business: Get the lentils on the stove. While they're simmering, work on the onion gravy. While the gravy simmers, boil the potatoes for the mashed topping. Everything comes together in a pie plate.
1 cup wine-braised lentils (details follow)
11⁄2 cups onion gravy (details follow)
2 pounds medium-size potatoes
(4 to 5 potatoes; my favorites are Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn), washed, trimmed/peeled as needed, and cut into quarters
2 teaspoons salt
3 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
5 tablespoons olive oil
Ground black pepper
3 to 4 cups chard (from 1 bunch), washed, stemmed, and chopped finely into "ribbons"
1 clove garlic, chopped roughly
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1⁄4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
Fill a medium-size saucepan with 4 cups of water, and add the potatoes and salt. The water should just barely cover the potatoes.
Cover and bring to a boil. Add the whole garlic. Return the lid and cook until fork tender, about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
With a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer the potatoes and garlic to a large mixing bowl and mash with a hand masher. Stir in the reserved cooking liquid as necessary to moisten the potatoes. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir in vigorously with a wooden spoon. Taste for salt, pepper, and texture and season and stir accordingly; mashed potatoes should be smooth and well seasoned.
In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat and cook the chard with the chopped garlic, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes, regularly tossing with tongs to cook evenly. Stir in the nutmeg and season with more salt to taste, if needed. Transfer to a medium-size bowl.
Portion out 1 cup of the lentils (the rest is cook's treat) and stir into the chard until well combined.
Assemble the pie: Transfer the chard mixture to the greased pie plate. Top with the mashed potatoes, and with a rubber spatula, smooth the mash so that it's evenly distributed and completely covers the surface. Top off with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Place the dish in the oven and heat through, 20 to 25 minutes. During the final 2 minutes of cooking, set the oven to the broil setting to brown the cheesy-mashed top.
Remove from the oven, slice into wedges, and eat hot with a ladleful of onion gravy.
Wine-Braised Lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1⁄2 cup onion, diced
1⁄4 cup carrot, peeled and diced
1 sprig fresh thyme, or
1⁄2 teaspoon dried
1⁄2 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed (the smaller French lentilles du Puy, with a more refined texture, are my preference, but they're not always available. Use what you can find in your local market.)
2 tablespoons red wine you enjoy drinking
3⁄4 to 1 cup water
1⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion, carrot and thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add the lentils and stir to coat. Add the red wine (if using) and bring to a lively simmer. The wine will reduce a bit.
Add 3⁄4 cup of the water, return to a lively simmer, then lower the heat, cover and cook until fork tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
Check and add a little extra water if need be, to keep the lentils from drying out completely. Stir in 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt, taste, and add the remaining salt, if needed.
Makes 11⁄2 cups. If you love these lentils, amounts may be doubled for a big pot that will keep for days and pair up seamlessly with your favorite grain.
Onion Gravy
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups onions, sliced thinly into half-moons
1 or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups water
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions and thyme. With tongs, toss to coat the onions with the butter and cook over medium-low heat, until softened, reduced and jam-like, about 25 minutes.
Add the balsamic vinegar, stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the water and bring to a lively simmer. Reduce by half, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes; the gravy will continue to reduce. Stir in the salt and sugar, and taste. Finish off with the soy sauce.
Turn off the heat, cover and gently reheat at a simmer, just before serving with pie.
(*Vegetable rule of thumb: We think that first and foremost, in terms of nutrition, people should eat lots of fruits and vegetables whether they are organic or not. The EWG's guide is a handy list, but we will point out here that the impacts of pesticides are not limited to your ingestion of them -- agricultural chemicals also affect farmworkers and local waterways, both good reasons to buy organic, even those vegetables that carry a light pesticide load. Also, it has been demonstrated that produce grown by small-scale farmers, even those who are not certified organic, tends to have a lighter pesticide load than its industrially-produced counterpart, owing to industry's tendency toward large monocrops.)
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As suspected from one of my prior posts...I had my blood work done and I have hypothyroidism. I am so depressed by this...even though I know that I should be relieved that I may actually start feeling better soon.
My TSH was 8.978 on a .550-4.780 scale and my FT4 was .87 on a .89-1.76 scale.
I was just prescribed Levothyroxine (25mcg) today and I was panicked that I would no longer be able to nurse since the pharmacist said that it does pass through breast milk. I am still nursing my 3 1/2 year-old and would like to have another baby.
I was just wondering if anyone else on here has had to deal with hypothyroidism while nursing and/or trying to have another baby. Does it affect milk supply?
Also, if you have it...did the doctor ever test to see why? I have read that you can get it after having a baby. I have read about Hashimotos, I have read about growths on the thyroid gland, problems with the adrenals. I do not see my doctor to talk about any of this for another two weeks...even though I am supposed to start my meds tomorrow.
I don't know if the meds need to be taken at the exact same time every day...it just says 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast. And, I don't know if any supplements can interfere with this medication. I take a pre-natal, vitamin D3, B complex and fish oil.
I am not anti-drug by any means but I hardly ever take anything...not even Tylenol. I even tried to go without pain meds after my c-section (bad mistake). I guess I am just having a really hard time with all of this.
Thanks so much for any input.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR driver Jeff Burton had surgery on his wrist to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Richard Childress Racing said in a statement the procedure was done Tuesday on an outpatient basis.
Burton said in the statement he experienced re-occurring symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and made the decision with his doctor to have the procedure as soon as the season ended.
Burton ended the season Sunday with a 19th-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He finished 19th in the Sprint Cup Series standings.
Burton will be ready to test his car next month and will not miss any time.


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During the [[Siege of Spacerock]], Prince Tramennis says that Slately must be evacuated. His response is a quote from Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope... "Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances."
During the [[Siege of Spacerock]], Prince Tramennis says that Slately must be evacuated. His response is a quote from Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope... "Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances."
His new outfit, made of powerful magic items
His new outfit, made of powerful magic items, makes him look like the Martian Ambassador the film "Mars " .
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First Appearance: LIAB 12
King Slately was the Ruler of Jetstone faction. He was a king for over three thousand turns.Erf-b2-pT33 His father was Headboard, King of Jetstone.Erf-b2-pT57
He popped twenty-three sons and daughters.Erf-b2-pT33 Among them Victor (his first son), Lustrius (his third son, probably an Heir who Slately thought was destined to be king), Titas, Forthewin, Wonderloaf, Ansom, Ossomer, and Tramennis (specifically not popped as an Heir).
A double of King Slately was created through Dittomancy prior to the (confirmed) croaking of King Slately Erf-b2-p87. his double would have persisted until the start of the next turn.Erf-b2-p89 This was known because if the double had been croaked, no corpse would remain, however a known corpse does exist. The second Slately was the last Jetstone Unit to croak in Spacerock's Garrison.
Proposed Canon
"She took another of my sons."
Strengths: Leadership, Organization, Stoicism
Weaknesses: Tact, Humility, Empathy
Slately claimed that the magic of signamancy has changed his appearance over time, turning him short and fat to reflect his sedentary lifestyle.Erf-b2-pT33 During his 3000 turns of kingship he had only seen a battle once and that from a heavily guarded turret. Again, signamancy is meant to reflect the character or personality of a unit as well as its rank. The decrypted Ossomer noted that the resolved, angered look Slately bore while preparing his plan of killing as many decrypted Archons as possible to earn enough Shmuckers (as a reward from Charlie) to make Tramennis his heir was signamancy: the little man finally seems to be royal.Erf-b2-pT47 For the purpose of his plan, the Dollamancer Ace and the Hat Magician Cubbins have turned the king's costume into powerful Magic Items: His crown was made into a foolamancy-proof thinking cap, the Jetstone royal scepter can shoot Shockamancy and his cloak could deflect one bolt.Erf-b2-p72
Slately appeared to have had a close relationship the previous Jetstone Dollamancer, Holly Shortcake. When musing on what could be his imminent croaking, his mind turns to the possibility of meeting her again in the hereafter, and more specifically, "Could it be his final reward to know love again?"Erf-b2-pT42 Further evidence is his keeping in the throne room a Doll she had created for "sentimental reasons."Erf-b2-p92
- Additionally: "He truly disliked this Caster, this...joke or punishment of the Titans. Once he had been careless with the life of someone he loved, and so the Titans gave him this jar-headed jackass to "replace" her."Erf-b2-pT48
Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware popped shortly after Holly Shortcake, Jetstone's first Dollamancer, croaked.
King Slately hated Ace, mostly because he saw Ace as a joke and punishment from the Titans for being careless with Holly's life. Slately considered him an unworthy successor to Holly, whom he loved, and generally referred to Ace as 'Dollamancer'. King Slately and his various Chief Warlords refused to allow Ace to experiment with his preferred talents, only allowing him to use Holly's designs in honor of her legacy.
During the Siege of Spacerock, Gobwin Knob came to seriously threaten the Jetstone side. Longing to see his talents recognized, Ace came up with a plan of escape that revolved around his accessories. Desperate for a plan, any plan, King Slately overheard Ace's discussion and finally started to see Ace's value. When King Slately's Ditto made his last charge, he allowed Ace to participate against his better judgment to make up for his mistreatment.
After the defeat at Gobwin Knob, King Slately approached some sides, including Haggar, and tried to persuade them to join the second Royal Crown Coalition. He may have approached Jitterati and Carport, but if so, his efforts failed.
Since his first references and early appearances, Slately has begun to show serious character depth and even development. He seems struck by the loss of his sons and to actually care for them. He originally disapproved of Tramennis because of his signamancy but has since revised his opinion. Finally he approached Don King to request a loan to appoint Tramennis as heir. He admitted his failings and his own lack of the royal ideals that he constantly blustered about and craved a chance to finally honor his sons and their sacrifice. He hopes to save his son Tramennis and perhaps die leaving him the kingdom.
Real World References
The name of the faction, Jetstone, seems to be a portmanteau of the names of the Hanna-Barbera cartoons The Jetsons and The Flintstones. King Slately's name is an amalgamation of the names of the bosses on the two shows, Mr. Spacely (Jetsons) and Mr. Slate (Flintstones).
King Slately's appearance is based on the King of Hearts and King of Diamonds from a playing card deck. Slately's coloring and design are closer to the traditional King of Hearts, but his mustache only appears on the King of Diamonds.
During the Siege of Spacerock, Prince Tramennis says that Slately must be evacuated. His response is a quote from Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope... "Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances."
His new outfit, made of powerful magic items, makes him look like the Martian Ambassador from the film "Mars Attacks," and his warpaint makes his face and beard appear similar to the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
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Final: Trail Blazers 92, Celtics 86
Final: Trail Blazers 92-86: Portland ends the game on a 6-0 run after Wesley Matthews drains his fifth 3-pointer of the game, handing the Celtics a difficult loss. Matthews led the Blazers with 24 while Nicolas Batum added 18 and LaMarcus Aldridge added 16. The Celtics just couldn't execute offensively tonight. Besides Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, the Celtics were 18-for-50 shooting.
Fourth quarter, 1:32, Trail Blazers 89-86: Damian Lillard may have just made the play of the game with a streaking layup and free throw after Kevin Garnett tied the game with a layup. The Celtics have awoken but it may be too late. They need a basket desperately. Celtics ball.
Fourth quarter, 2:53, Trail Blazers 86-84: The Celtics are on a 10-4 run to make it close after the Blazers extended the lead to 8. Paul Pierce has played a stellar game with 23 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. The problem is the rest of his teammates are grinding, going 26-for-67 from the field. Doc Rivers called Wesley Matthews a "wild card" before the game and he has played as such, scoring 21 points.
Fourth quarter, 7:30, Trail Blazers 77-73: The Celtics just can't seem to get over the hump. They can't score consecutive baskets when they get stops or they make a turnover to blow a possession. They are in a danger zone right now where a Blazers run could seal the game.
End of third quarter, Trail Blazers 71-67: Blazers end the quarter on a 9-4 run and the Celtics have been totally frustrated tonight offensively, shooting 42 percent and getting a combined 6-for-21 shooting from the bench. Paul Pierce has a team-high 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting but surprisingly Kevin Garnett has struggled from the field despite three days off, going 5-for-12 for 10 points and five rebounds.
Third quarter, 3:04, Trail Blazers 67-63: The Celtics and Blazers were trading baskets but the Blazers have scored the last 5 points and Doc Rivers is angry with the officials yet again. He already has a technical foul and may be asking for another. Paul Pierce has 21 points for the Celtics.
Third quarter, 6:01, Trail Blazers 58-57: Celtics have made a strong push in the second half, led by Paul Pierce, who has 19 points. The Celtics are now shooting 43.6 percent and starting to loosen up offensively after playing tight in the first half.
Halftime, Trail Blazers 49-42: The Trail Blazers seem to get every break in that first half, shooting 51.4 percent and getting every 50-50 ball, including in the final 2.7 seconds when Nicolas Batum scooped up a missed shot and converted a layup to end the half. Wesley Matthews has punished the Celtics with 15 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 58.9 of the half to extend the Portland lead. Paul Pierce has 14 points on 5-for-6 shooting while his teammates are 12-for-39 for 28 points.
Second quarter, 2:35, Trail Blazers 40-32: The Celtics just can't seem to find any cohesion or chemistry offensively and they are shooting below 33 percent because of a series of missed east shots. Jordan Crawford is 0-for-4 shooting and Jeff Green is 2-for-8.
Second quarter, 7:50, Trail Blazers 33-25: It's turning into one of those games for the Celtics after they started off so strongly. They have scored 14 points in the past 12 minutes while Portland has heated up from the field. They are shooting 62 percent from the field and have been to the free throw line nine times. The Celtics are now down to 37 percent shooting.
End of first quarter, Trail Blazers 27-21: The Celtics were actually up 11-4, meaning Portland ended the quarter on a 23-10 run that was more a byproduct of hot shooting and a couple of tough calls that caused Doc Rivers to pick up his fifth technical foul of the season. The Blazers shot 63 percent and reached the free throw line nine times. Rivers was incensed by two separate foul calls on Portland 3-point attempts.
First quarter, 3:16, Trail Blazers 20-19: Portland is now hot from the field, shooting 62 percent as the duo of LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Batum have combined for 17 points. The Celtics are making mistakes on offense and allowing Aldridge to get settled in the paint on defense.
First quarter, 7:22, Celtics 11-9: Celtics off to another strong start after 5 straight points from Paul Pierce, 4 points from Kevin Garnett and a bucket from Avery Bradley. Pierce just picked up his second foul and has been replaced by Jeff Green. Nicolas Batum has 5 points and JJ Hickson just scored a layup.


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Luke is the Main Character in all of Star Wars,
The Maul was a dumb choice, rather of saw another KOTOR sith or maybe Senate Duel Palpatine.The Jedi chick is a weird choice, good figure but weird. They should of had the ultimate Yoda or soemthing.
Now that they've done a 180 on their stance on Evolution sets, next up is Playsets!!!! Anyways, it's great they're doing these. But I do hope they do well enought to keep Hasbro interested in more waves of these. If the Jedi set warms bad, and it very well could - that's gonna hurt the line. I also thing the Sith set might sit more than the ROTS one did. At least we know the Fett set will be hot... I wish they had done something new with trooper builders though. It's great to get the repacked Stormtrooper set, but how about something like this too -SA KOTOR Sith TrooperSA ROTS Coruscant Gray Clone TrooperSA Legacy Era Stormtrooper
Now that they're mixing EU into the Evo packs, here are some of my ideas...TroopersNEW Sith Trooper (KOTOR) w/ Blaster Rifle, Vibrolance, and Removable HelmetREPACK Stormtrooper (Based On 30AC) w/ New Head Sculpt, E-11, And Mouse DroidNEW Stormtrooper (Legacy) w/ Blaster RifleBounty HuntersNEW Calo Nord (KOTOR) w/ Heavy Blasters, Removable Cap, And DetonatorNEW Zuckuss w/ Heavy Blaster RifleNEW Jodo Kast w/ Blaster RifleHeroesNEW Carth Onasi (KOTOR) w/ BlasterNEW Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) w/ Medal & DL-44NEW Kyle Katarn (Jedi Academy) w/ Blaster, Detonator Gun, And Lightsaber
QuoteLuke is the Main Character in all of Star Wars,I don't know..after all didn't the story revolve around Ani/Vader. after all Ani, Obi, R2 and 3PO were the only ones (that i can think of at the moment) that have been in all the movies. Think about it
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Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a 2012-13 budget amendment.
General fund revenue was amended to $27.3 million and expenses to $29 million, spending down the fund equity by $1.7 million.
Vicki Watson, director of finance, also presented the proposed 2013-14 budget, which was approved by the board.
The proposed 2013-14 general fund revenue is $26.7 million, which is $591,000 less than 2012-13.
"This budget is based on a blended enrollment of 3,268 students, which represents a decrease of 19 students from the 2012-13 budget," Watson said.
The majority of general fund revenue comes from the state foundation allowance, which is expected to be $7,231 per student.
Expenses are expected to be $28 million — $811,000 below the previous year. The fund equity spend-down is expected to be $1.4 million, which would take the fund equity to $3.9 million, down from $7 million in 2011-12.
Board member Frank Kalasky expressed concern that the fund equity is being decreased too quickly. He asked if the district could experience a cash flow problem next year, since the school year begins in September but the first state fund payment doesn't come in until late October.
Watson said the 2013-14 year would be safe, but there could be a problem in 2014-15 if the current rate of spend-down continues.
A public hearing for the 2013-14 budget will be held at 11:45 a.m. June 24 at Sturgis Centeral Commons.
Other approvals made by the board on Monday:
Hiring of two new teachers, Heather George for third grade and Karen Wegner, an Eastwood special education teacher.A 10 cent increase in the cost of lunches, required by the federal government.Summer school board meetings are planned for 11:45 a.m. July 15 and Aug. 12 at Sturgis Central Commons.


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Topic: I can't receive mail with smtp server setting IPv6, somebody help me?
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- iRedMail version: 0.8.6
- Store mail accounts in which backend (LDAP/MySQL/PGSQL): ldap
- Linux/BSD distribution name and version: Ubuntu 13.04
- Related log if you're reporting an issue:
I reference the "enabling ipv6 for your iredmail (Postfix/Dovecot)" on the website
http://www.iredmail.org/forum/topic1968 … vecot.html
My mail server is setting static ip [fc00::10]
1.This is my postfix config for main.cf
inet_protocols = ipv4, ipv6
2.This is my dovecot config for dovecot.conf
listen = *, [::]
3.Then restart the dovecot and postfix
4.Send a test mail for IPv6, this is my config
SMTP Port=25, SMTP Server=fc00::10
5.It still can't receive any mails on roundcube with IPv6 but setting smtp with IPv4 is working
6.Should I config "Roundcube" to enable IPv6 ? or which config file I missing to enable IPv6?
Somebody can help me? Thanks a lot!!


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Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new Westchester location.
The eatery, famous for its burritos and bowls, will launch its second restaurant in White Plains on Thursday, Dec. 7.
The new restaurant is in front of the Crossroads Shopping Center at 405 Tarrytown Road.
Chipotle's other White Plains location is at 250 Main Street in White Plains.
The restaurant will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
In Westchester, Chipotle has locations in Rye Brook, Yonkers, and Pelham.
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Nashua OKs payment to developer Stabile for river workBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
April 30. 2014 10:59PM
NASHUA — Controversy over a local developer's $100,000 bill for river embankment work drew significant debate by aldermen on Wednesday. As part of the Cotton Mill Square project, developer John Stabile worked last summer to install a crest gate at the Jackson Mills Dam, which allowed the floodplain to be lowered and the $24 million housing project to be constructed.
During work on the $2.4 million dam upgrades — paid for by the Stabile Company and various federal grants — it was discovered the Nashua River embankment on the right side of the dam was not as wide as it should be.
Since the city owns the dam, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau suggested previously that escrow funds be used to pay the $100,000 expense to correct the abutment problems. That request was approved last fall.
Although the aldermanic Budget Review Committee ultimately approved reimbursing the $100,000 Wednesday, two aldermen voiced opposition. Ward 9's Ken Siegel argued that the entire dam project should be completed before city officials discuss the merits of whether to pay the requested $100,000 for abutment work. Noting that significant tax credits have already been issued for the Cotton Mill Square project, Siegel said the true cost of the abutment work is not actually known.
The contract between the city and Stabile stated that the city had no obligation to pay for any of the dam repairs, according to Siegel.
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau said the city owns the dam, and the unexpected abutment problems discovered during the Stabile project could not be ignored. Lozeau said city officials agreed in good faith to use escrow funds to pay for only the abutment fix, not any of the other dam work.
"I think it is the right thing to do," Lozeau said. "... I think we have an obligation to uphold that."
Alderman David Schoneman, Ward 3, said he considers the abutment work part of the overall dam project, which the city was not obligated to pay.
In addition, Schoneman said the previous escrow approval was not a payment, but rather a potential expenditure.
"I don't see how I can support it," Schoneman said of the $100,000 reimbursement.
Others argued that the city is ultimately responsible for the improvement costs incurred by Stabile during the dam renovations.
"It is a separate issue from the crest gate," said Alderman-at-Large Brian McCarthy, adding city officials should honor the agreement, or other developers may think twice about partnering with the city on various projects.
Alderman Richard Dowd, Ward 2, agreed. If the retaining wall had collapsed, it would have cost the city significantly more than $100,000, he said.


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We are a 2 years old dental products importer/wholesaler working in Finland.
We cover the whole range of dental products from daily consumabels to dental units an x-ray machines.
Our websites are:
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The cataloque is for our customers who are dental practise owners, working dentists and other dental healthcare professionals.
Cataloque will need minimum of 3 different layouts. All interior page need to be easily duplicated and modified according to product details.
1. Cover page.
Illustrative picture + company name etc.
Need to tell to dental practitioners that this is for their products.
2. Interior page for products.
Page for products with multiple variants. For example dental filling material (1 main picture and short sentence to describe) has up to 10 different shades and all have ordering codes, prices and packaging codes. So a table needed
3. interior page for products
Page for products with few variants.
One main picture and short description + ordering code and price
3-5 smaller pictures in same category with short description + ordering code
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Today we are catching up with one of the most, if not the most, technical boat riders to come from the west coast, Tony Carroll. Tony will do a really hard trick so perfectly that you find yourself asking others in the boat if that is really what you just saw. Not only can Tony mobe 5 just about any invert, but he makes it look damn good too. He has been riding with some of the best wakeboarders in the world over in Florida and has really shown his presence over the past few years. But what has Tony been up to lately? I recently got to sit down with Tony and find out first hand where he has been and what he plans to do. So sit down and relax with Antonio Carroll. WW: Tony, most know you are a Nor Cal native, but where are you hanging your hat these days? TC: I'm originally from Fresno, California, but as of the past eight months I've been moving around the Orlando area. For a while I was living at Aaron Rathy's place in Clermont and recently moved in with some friends on my favorite lake, Lake Irma. WW: For how many years have you been wakeboarding now? TC: I started when I was 13 and I'm eight days away from my 23rd birthday, so if my math is correct I've been riding for 10 years now. WW: What actually got you into wakeboarding? TC: It was totally random. It was the last day of school before summer and some kid asked if anyone wanted to go wakeboarding and I said yes…followed by, "What's wakeboarding?" We exchanged numbers and I really didn't think he'd ever call. About a month later I got a call asking if I would like to spend the weekend out on the lake with his family. It was good timing because it was my parent's wedding anniversary that weekend, so my choices were lake or grandparents...easy choice, lake. I got up my first try and asked how to jump. "You kind of just do it" was the answer I got. And the rest is history I guess. WW: Were you into any other sports at that time? TC: For sure. I had my hand in a little of everything. Our football team was undefeated (I played outside linebacker, offensive tight end), I was district champ in wrestling and our volleyball team was one of the best. WW: So whose boat in Florida would we most likely find you in? TC: I ride with three people pretty evenly; Steel Lafferty, Gunnar Shuler and Pierce Homsey. They have some pretty mackin' wakes! WW: Can you walk us through a normal day in your life right now? TC: Lately I've been having my alarm go off at 9:00, rolling over and hitting my coffee machine for a nice cup of joe, then hopping on my spin bike for a half hour. I'll juice some vegetables and fruits and it's off to the cable or out on the boat…sometimes both. I'll get home, make some chicken and pasta, because that's all I know how to make, and get ready to do it all over again tomorrow. WW: Trying any new tricks this off season? TC: For the most part no. I'm going to work on a lot of little things this off season that will help me progress easier down the road. I'm also going to try and do some of the same tricks a bit differently, add some of my own style to things. WW: What are your goals for the upcoming 2012 season? TC: So far every year has been the best of my life. One after another they just keep getting better, from the people I meet to the places I go. My riding and understanding of the sport keeps growing. I've done things I never thought I'd be able to do on a wakeboard, standing on the dock next to the guys I try to be like, fighting for a spot in the finals. My goals for 2012 are like any other year, become better on and off the water. WW: Do you have a favorite rider that you look at for inspiration? TC: That's a hard one. There are so many guys I look up to. Everyone has something they do that just blows my mind. Ben Greenwood has been a favorite of mine since The Butter Effect came out. I've been able to meet and hang out with him multiple times and he's just a really cool down to earth guy. Rusty is another one that I look up to because of how committed he is. He knows what he wants and will work as hard as he can to get it. Right now I've been looking up to Kevin Henshaw with his insane rail riding and ability to see things in a way most don't. Some of the lines he takes at OWC are insane. Also, just the fact that most the stuff you see Henshaw riding he built himself. He's got crazy wood skills. WW: What were you for Halloween this year? TC: Woody from Toy Story WW: What board are you riding these days? TC: Hyperlite Franchise with AJ System boots. WW: Are you riding for Hyperlite now or are you more of a free agent? TC: This past season I was rocking #FreeAgent on Twitter (@YNOTwake follow me!) because I wanted to be able to find a board that I thought best fit the way I wanted to ride. I landed on the Franchise board and never looked back. Team manager Greg Nelson gave me a call after doing pretty well in the past couple Pro Tour stops. It was cool because he thought it was a pretty cool thing me riding for myself and no one pressuring me to do anything I didn't want to. After talking a few more times and working some things out at Expo we decided it would be a good fit. I am happy to say that I do ride for Hyperlite now. WW: What is your favorite trick to do right now? TC: Over the years I have had many favorite tricks…always tricks I personally thought were cool but usually couldn't do. Right now my favorite would have to be a heelside backside 540 with an early indy grab. I try and do a poked indy out the back making it look like I'm only going to do a 180, then take it to 5. Hit my first one shooting with Norbi for a video on iWake (see below). WW: Taken any hard crashes lately? TC: Not that I can remember, haha! WW: Uh oh, that might not be good then! What is the biggest difference between riding in California and riding in Florida? TC: In California you go out on the boat with a group of people, everyone rides and you go home. It's more of an all day thing. In Florida a lot of the times it's just you and one other person. Go out, each take a set, then go get some food and do it again. Access to lakes in Florida is a lot easier than Cali. You spend a lot less time on the water each day. WW: So which state do you prefer? TC: Haha, don't ask me that! In my opinion, the Delta is the best place to ride. Endless waterways and you can always find good water. But right now it's the middle of November and I'm sitting on my dock in Florida, just took a boat set and am getting gas to take another, no wetsuit or top. WW: Do you have any big travel plans coming up? TC: Only one before Christmas. Going to Texas for a couple days to shoot for Epic Boats' 2012 marketing. WW: You have been riding for Epic Boats for a few years now. How are you liking the new boats? TC: The new boats are insane. Pretty much every feature you need comes stock on the boat and everyone that works there is always down for a good time. WW: What is the most important feature in a boat to you? TC: That's a hard one. I'd say some sort of GPS cruise control or engine size. WW: How often can we find you at a cable park? TC: I've never really been a cable rider mainly because I couldn't afford it, but now that I have the whole Hyperlite thing going on, I get to ride OWC free. Now you can find me there most days of the week. The Henshaw rail is super fun! WW: What gives you the drive to ride when you wake up every morning? TC: Coffee, haha! Naw, I've always been pretty self-motivated. I just always want to get better. I can go ride and ride well, but I get bored if I do the same thing. I'm known for taking hard falls, but it's because I can't end a set without trying a new trick or new grab. WW: Would you like to thank anyone out there for being who you are today? TC: There are way too many people I should thank. Mainly my mom and dad! They have been behind me through it all. We have never really had the money to do any of this, but somehow they make it happen for me. One time my dad got laid off and we went on the road riding wherever we could until we were bankrupt and he had to get a job (LOL). I love both of them so much. Families that have accepted me into their homes like I was one of their own that I can't thank enough! The Arruda family, Twelker family, O-Town Watersports' Glen and Melissa, Galotiore family and last, but not least, the Lafferty family. All families that have had me for more than a few extended stays throughout the years. There are way too many people that need thanking, but you all know who you are and if you have helped me in the slightest way, I am so thankful for that! Thank you. And my sponsors: Epic Boats, Hyperlite Wake Mfg, Zinka Sunscreen, Mystic Wetsuits and Stoke International Clothing.
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WARWICK, R.I. -- Long before he was a Republican U.S. senator, the nation's only independent governor or a newly minted Democrat eyeing a second term, Lincoln Chafee wrestled for Brown University, a solo pursuit that foreshadowed a career often spent grappling on the political edges. Today, Chafee cast his lot with the Democrats, long the state's dominant political party.
WARWICK, R.I. -- Long before he was a Republican U.S. senator, the nation's only independent governor or a newly minted Democrat eyeing a second term, Lincoln Chafee wrestled for Brown University, a solo pursuit that foreshadowed a career often spent grappling on the political edges.
Today, Chafee cast his lot with the Democrats, long the state's dominant political party. Chafee said he shares many priorities with Democrats and respects the leadership of President Barack Obama. He also acknowledged that "joining a team" would allow him to collaborate with the Democratic governors in neighboring Connecticut and Massachusetts, and raise money for his bid for a second term.
"I've got a home and it feels good," he told reporters after changing his party registration at City Hall in Warwick, where he got his political start as a city councilman and mayor. "There comes a time when the issues are so big, you want to be part of a team."
Chafee becomes the nation's 20th Democratic governor. There are 30 Republican governors.
Critics accused Chafee of a calculated political move designed to shore up support and funds for the 2014 governor's race. But those who know Chafee well said the switch is another example of his insistence on doing things his own way.
"We've all seen him be an independent, a free-thinker," said Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, a longtime Republican ally whose first job was working for Chafee's father, John Chafee, the former U.S. senator, governor and naval secretary. "I think this is a part of that. But it will be weird to me that he'll be on a primary ballot and I won't be able to vote for him."
Though Chafee insists his switch came down to conviction, pundits wasted little time in analyzing the move's implications on next year's Democratic primary, already expected to feature Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Treasurer Gina Raimondo as candidates.
State Republican Party Chairman Mark Smiley said Chafee's decision was based on politics - though he added that he believes the Democratic Party was always a better fit for Chafee.
"He's trying to save his job," Smiley said. "He's got the lowest approval rating of any governor in the country."
Chafee, 60, has never been a master of political expediency. He was the only Republican in the U.S. Senate to vote against the Iraq War, and crossed his party again to vote against Bush-era tax cuts. He left the party in 2007 after losing his seat in the U.S. Senate to Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse.
As the nation's only independent governor, Chafee tussled with conservatives over what to call the Statehouse Christmas tree, insisting on calling it a holiday tree and even canceling the lighting ceremony. While the act endeared him to some members of his base, it turned off hundreds of voters who rallied in protest at the Statehouse.
He won few defenders for his strenuous - and fruitless - fight to prevent a murder suspect from being handed over to federal authorities because unlike Rhode Island, the federal justice system may impose the death penalty.
He's butted heads with the General Assembly, pushing unpopular proposals to broaden the state sales tax and rein in municipal pension problems long after they were dismissed by state lawmakers.
Chafee's stubborn streak extended even to his announcement that he was switching parties. Chafee planned to announce his decision today, and he refused to confirm the news early, even after it was substantiated by Obama and his own staff.
"Linc Chafee is probably one of the most honest people in the world; but you don't always like what he says," said Donald Morash, a Warwick resident who years ago was appointed to the city zoning board by then-Mayor Chafee. Morash said he respects Chafee but not the party switch. "I'm not happy about it. I'm not an Obama man, and Chafee supports Obama."
Chafee said he's been looking for a new "political home" ever since he became disenchanted with the rightward drift of the GOP as a senator. And as governor, he said, he noticed with some envy the collaborative approach taken by Democratic governors. He said he would have considered joining the party even if he wasn't running for a second term.
Bill Lynch, former head of the state's Democratic Party, said he's not surprised that Chafee made the switch, as his views have long been better aligned with Democrats than Republicans.
"I think the biggest thing holding him back was that his dad and his family had such a proud history in the Republican Party," he said. "But that party doesn't exist anymore. They left people like Linc Chafee behind."


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Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™
Empowering Your Business
This event will explore how new IT trends are empowering improvements in business and facilitating enterprise transformation. The modern enterprise has moved beyond the point where information technology merely supports or enables the business, increasingly information technology is the business.
Information itself cannot create business success and competitive advantage. There is a requirement for the integration of the information, and integrated access to that information within a defined infrastructure and architecture. An infrastructure that provides Boundaryless Information Flow™ has open standard components that combine multiple sources of information and enable the secure delivery of information whenever and wherever it is needed, in the right context for the people or systems using that information.
Objectives Include:
- Show the need for Boundaryless Information Flow™, which would result in more interoperable, real-time business processes that span throughout all business ecosystems.
- Examine the use of developing technology such as big data and advanced data analytics in the financial services sector: to minimize risk, provide more customer centric products and identify new market opportunities.
- Provide high-level view of the Healthcare ecosystem that identifies entities and stakeholders which must collaborate to enable the vision of Boundaryless Information Flow.
- Examine how the growth of "The Internet of Things" with online currencies and mobile-enabled transactions has changed the face of financial services, and poses new threats and opportunities.
- Outline some of the technological imperatives for Healthcare providers, with the use of Open Platform 3.0™ to enable products and services to work together and deploy emerging technologies freely and in combination.
- Describe how to develop better interoperability and communication across organizational boundaries and pursue global standards for Enterprise Architecture that are highly relevant to all industries.
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- Learn how industries in the financial and Healthcare sectors have faced transformation and relied on Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF® to manage that process and make it something that's standardized, understood and repeatable.
- Explore the business impact of emerging technologies, in particular, cloud, social, mobile, big data, and the Internet of Things.
- Identify how organizations can achieve their business objectives by adopting new technologies and processes as part of the Enterprise Transformation management principles – making the whole process more a matter of design than of chance
- Thought leaders at this event will share how they have been looking at IT trends, capabilities and global interoperability, which will lead to improvement for more responsiveness and efficiency.
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Then the boy, having given a good part of the money to the ruffians
who had aided him and sent them away, went weeping to the house
of a count who was a friend of his dead master, and told him what
had happened, and a diligent search was made for those who had
done the treacherous deed; but nothing came to light. At last,
as Heaven would have it, one who had no interest in the matter
chanced to say that it was impossible that any one but the boy
himself could have assassinated him. Upon that the count caused
him to be seized and put to torture, when he confessed his crime
and was condemned to the gallows. But this would not give back
life to Polidoro. So they celebrated his obsequies with solemn
ceremonies, and with the infinite grief of all Messina he was
buried in the cathedral.
There have always flourished in Verona from the time of Fra Giocondo
men excellent in painting and architecture. Among these was Francesco
Monsignori, who being encouraged by his father to apply himself
to drawing, went to Mantua to find Mantegna, who was working in
that city. He laboured so unweariedly, spurred on by the fame
of his preceptor, that it was not long before Francesco II., Marquis
of Mantua, who delighted in every kind of painting, took him into
his service, gave him a house in Mantua to live in, and assigned
him an honourable provision. Francesco was not ungrateful for
these benefits, and served this lord with the greatest fidelity
and affection, and the marquis, on his side, grew daily more fond
of him, until at last he never left the city without Francesco,
and was heard to say that Francesco was dearer to him than his
whole state.
One day the marquis was watching him while he was working upon
a picture of S. Sebastian, and said to him, "Francesco, you
must have a finely formed model for this saint?" And Francesco
replied, "I am drawing from a porter whose body is very finely
formed, and I tie him up, as I want to make my work look natural."
And the marquis answered, "But the limbs of your saint do
not look right, for there is no appearance of constraint; and
there is not that terror which one would imagine in a man who
is tied up and being shot at; but if you like, I will show you
what you should clo to make the figure right." "I pray
you to do so, my lord," said Francesco. And he answered,
" When you have tied up your porter send for me, and I will
show you what you ought to do." So the next day Francesco
tied him up as he wanted him and sent secretly to call the marquis,
not knowing what he meant to do. Then the marquis rushed into
the room in a fury, with a loaded crossbow in his hand, and ran
at the porter, crying aloud, "Traitor, you are a dead man;
I have caught you at last," and other like words, and the
poor fellow, hearing them, and thinking himself a dead man, struggled
to free himself from the ropes with which he was bound, and in
his panic fear represented vividly the horror of death in his
face and in his distorted limbs. Then the marquis said to Francesco,
"There, that is how he should be; the rest you must do yourself."
And the painter, considering the matter, gave his figure all the
perfection that could be imagined.
The Grand Turk had sent by one of his men a present to the marquis
of a very fine dog, a bow, and a quiver. Thereupon the marquis
set Francesco to paint the dog and the man who had brought it
and the other things; and when it was done, wishing to see if
the dog was lifelike, he caused one of his own dogs, who was a
great enemy to the Turkish dog, to be brought into the room where
the dog was painted, standing on a stone pavement. And as soon
as the live dog saw the painted one standing as if it were alive,
and just like the one whom he mortally hated, he threw himself
upon it to seize it, breaking away from the man who held him,
and striking his head with such force against the wall that he
dashed his skull to pieces.
Benedetto Baroni, Francesco's nephew, had a picture of his, about
which a story has been told by some people who were present. It
was a picture of little more than two spans in length, a halflength
of the Madonna, and at her side the Child from His shoulder upwards,
with His arm lifted in the act of caressing His mother; and it
is said that when the Emperor was master of Verona, Don Alonzo
of Castile, and Alarcone, the famous captain, were in that city,
and being in the house of Count Lodovico da Sesso, said
that they should like very much to see this picture. So having
sent for it, they were standing one evening looking at it in a
good light and admiring the skill of the work, when the count's
wife, the Lady Caterina, came by with one of her sons, who had
in his hand one of those green birds which are called in Verona
"terrazzani," because they make their nest on the ground,
and which will perch on your wrist like a hawk. It happened then
that while she was standing with the others looking at the picture,
this bird, seeing the outstretched arm of the painted Child, flew
up to perch upon it, and not being able to attach itself to the
picture, fell down, but twice it returned, thinking it was one
of the living children who were always carrying it on their wrists.
The lords, greatly astonished, would have paid Benedetto a great
price to have had the picture, but they could not get it from
him by any means. And when, not long after, they planned to steal
it from him at a feast, he was warned of it, and their design
did not succeed.
Francesco was a man of holy life, and an enemy of vice, so that
he would never paint any evil pictures though the marquis many
times prayed him. And his brothers were like him in goodness.
The third, who was a friar of the Observantines of S. Dominic,
called Fra Girolamo, was also a reasonably good painter. He was
a person of most simple habits, and quite a stranger to the things
of the world. He lived at a farm belonging to the convent, and
that he might escape all trouble and disturbance, he kept the
money which was sent him for his work, and which he used for buying
colours and such things, in an uncovered box hanging to a beam
in the middle of his room, so that any one could take it. And
that he might not have trouble every day about his food, he used
on Monday to cook a saucepan of beans to last him the week. When
the plague came to Mantua, and the sick were abandoned, as has
often happened in such cases, Fra Girolamo, moved by the noblest
charity, would not leave the poor sick fathers, but served them
with his own hands, caring not t11at for the love of God he lost
his own life, and so he took the infection and died, to the grief
of all who knew him.


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During yesterday's first evening session at the 2007 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, Russian superstar Maria Sharapova trounced Roberta Vinci, 6-0, 6-1 as she debuted her red dress.
Glam, 2.0: Maria paired the dress with nice pearl drop earrings and a black warm-up jacket with sheer sleeves. I must say the dress looked as good on her last night as it did atop Rockefeller Center last week.
Other notes: Did anyone else think that the crystals on her dress were catching the lights funny? I hope she doesn't blind any of her opponents.
She served some double faults at the end of her match, showing some signs that her shoulder's acting up. Will she have enough to go through seven matches?
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Glee star Nene Leakes has remarried her ex-husband in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 45 year old exchanged vows with Gregg Leakes, 58, at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta hotel on Saturday, surrounded by 400 family members and friends.
NeNe wed the real estate investor in 1997 but they split in 2010. Their divorce was finalised in late 2011, but the couple announced its re-engagement in December.
The nuptials, which were filmed for a TV wedding special titled I Dream of Nene: The Wedding, were attended by Leakes' Real Housewives of Atlanta castmates Jill Zarin, Gretchen Rossi and Marysol Patton, while Cynthia Bailey and Marlo Hampton served as bridesmaids.
Leakes teased followers about the big day on Friday by tweeting: "Got big plans for this weekend? Cause I do."
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This week sees a few Call of Duty themed deals, including a free game with the Black Ops Declassified PlayStation Vita System Bundle at Future Shop.
might take advantage of that trade deal for black ops.
The list is pretty open ended.
Portal 2 is only $20 :)
It's only $14 on the PSN if you have PS+.
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With the formation of the motion picture industry during the early 20th century, motion analysis became a useful tool that was adopted in various ways from scientific to artistic pursuits. Concurrently, in 1927 Nikolai Bernstein, a neurophysiologist, brought a new scientific approach to studying human movement and based his hypotheses in neurophysiology and motor control.
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and Furuya and Altenmüller (2013) have also adopted this approach much later. Bernstein et al. also developed a new way of capturing motion, the Kymocyclograph, which has been heralded as "probably unsurpassed until the recent advent of optoelectronic techniques" ( Kay et al., 2003 ). The Kymocyclograph used film and a camera shutter lens at high speed to capture images of light bulbs placed on the moving body ( Kay et al., 2003 ). The Kymocyclograph was capable of capturing up to 600 images per second and presented a series of images of the light bulbs at positions throughout a movement. Bernstein et al. used these images to measure joint movement ( Gelf and Latash, 2002 ). The combination of this new technology, and rigorous methods of analysis, forged a new area: the field of biomechanics.
Bernstein was a proponent of biomechanics and advocated it as a tool for understanding complex interactions of sensorimotor system using robust, accurate and objective measures. One application area investigated by Bernstein and his team was the "biodynamics of piano strike" ( Bernstein and Popova, 1930 ). In one of the earliest examples of studying musical technique using biomechanical methods, Bernstein used his Kymocyclograph to answer the questions: (1) "Do changes in the tempo of a movement influence its construction and dynamics?" and (2) "To what extent does the weight of the extremity contribute to the studied exercise?" The study compared shoulder, elbow and wrist movement of pianists and selected music that constrained the movements of the individual to eliminate any opportunity for "artistic performance." The results of this early study showed inter-joint coordination increases with increased tempo, where faster tempi show the movements that contribute to key strike become more continuous and fluid, and slow tempi appear segmented. This had interesting implications in piano pedagogy by identifying that coordinated movement sequences are fundamentally different when played at different tempo. This indicates that from a motor control perspective, practicing a piece of music at a slower pace does not help learning because as speed increases, old movement sequences are un-learned and new sequences learned. It is therefore beneficial to practice at the required tempo from an early stage of learning each piece. However, this is not the only perspective and from a pianist's perspective, note learning and memorization may require slow practice.
This study also showed that at faster tempi, wrist movement seemed "forced" by elbow movement, thus illustrating for the first time that these adjoining segments are highly coupled. This has interesting implications for motor learning and automatic sequence actuation. Bernstein and Popova (1930) also clarified that the weight of the extremity does not contribute to an exercise, as active muscle forces are present during movement illustrating independence.
At Design Review 1, each of the
three portfolio companies pitched to a panel of 5 and a crowd of about 50 people. The panelists (pictured above) were:
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After Design Review 1, all 6 companies got together the next morning to assess the feedback we received. The crew at Matter has been really great about helping us collect as many data points as possible on the content and delivery of our pitches.
Lara records every pitch, and we watch ourselves on tape the next day, an experience that is kind of painful (I hate watching myself on tape), but admittedly, it is helpful. Additionally, we receive about 50+ feedback forms from panelists, audience members, and fellow Matter companies, that look like this:
The next day, while it is still fresh in our memory, we get together as a group to synthesize the feedback. This is the part of the feedback that is . Prior to Matter I had never had such an in-depth or quick feedback loop on how I pitch, and it's been a welcome change.
2. Then, the founders of the company we selected first to begin the process share their post-it notes first. One by one, they go to the whiteboard and begin to share what they want to focus on. Below is Prashant from Local Data.
3. Then the rest of us post our notes on the whiteboard, where the facilitator (Corey) groups the feedback into categories. The rest of us listen to what is being shared and can ask clarifying questions.
You'll often see cofounders of a company post similar, if not exactly the same priorities. And we often see common themes emerge — a need to more clearly articulate our sustainable competitive advantage, for example, or to test hypotheses that will impact our business models.
With 6 groups, it lasts about an hour and a half, maybe 2 hours. But what is invaluable about the process is that we are forced to assess and verbalize our priorities the day after a pitch, while it is still fresh in our minds. It's also a great way to hold ourselves accountable to our friends and fellow cofounders. If you can find a community of fellow founders whom you trust to share your pitch with, I would highly recommend it. But don't skimp on the feedback, synthesis or accountability.
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