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The show, about a team of special agents who investigate Navy crimes, had become a stalwart of the CBS lineup, even though it never attracted the media buzz enjoyed by many far less popular shows. But a poisonous rift with star Mark Harmon led to the sudden and unceremonious departure of co-creator Don Bellisario, who happens to be one of the most successful producers in TV history (his credits include "Magnum, P.I." and "Quantum Leap"). For a series that was then winding up its fourth season, such a development seemed destined to hasten a creative and ratings decline.
Miraculously, that didn't happen. "NCIS" has come back stronger and on Tuesday reached its largest audience ever, with 18.8 million total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. This season, only " CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Dancing With the Stars" have bigger audiences.
Although most hits begin to fade by their sixth season, "NCIS" is seeing new growth -- and doing so amid a very tough market for network series in general. "We've had changes in front of the camera, behind the camera," Harmon told me in a phone interview last week. "And if you look at the result, I think in all cases we've gotten better."
If the producers could figure out a way to bottle their secrets and hawk them on studio lots, they could probably retire now and maybe fund their kids' retirements too. But "NCIS" is one of those go-figure success stories. All sorts of theories -- we'll get to them in a minute -- profess to explain why the show has kept growing.
Yet what seems maybe more intriguing are the counter-arguments, all the reasons "NCIS" shouldn't work as well it does.
Which are: The media try very hard to ignore the show. Producers realize it doesn't perform as well in New York and Los Angeles as it does in smaller markets, perhaps because the series started as a spinoff of "JAG," a popular CBS military crime drama (and Bellisario creation) that some critics found jingoistic. Harmon and the producers insist "NCIS" isn't just a procedural, but the crime-solving element is still at the heart of every episode, and network TV is drowning in crime shows. "NCIS" has seen a parade of cast changes, moreover, including abrupt exits by costars Sasha Alexander (whose character was felled by a sniper's bullet at the end of Season 2) and Lauren Holly (dispatched in a gun battle in the fifth-season finale).
And then there's the competition. Between January and May, "NCIS" airs opposite Fox's " American Idol," the No. 1 show on television. That type of scheduling could give any drama a ready excuse for failure.
But looked at more closely, "NCIS' " rise becomes easier to understand. For one thing, the series has bucked TV's trend toward serialized storytelling, which, though popular with hard-core fans and many critics, requires more dedication from viewers and has almost certainly tamped down ratings for many shows.
"NCIS" "probably has not lost many of its core viewers over time," Steve Sternberg, an executive vice president at New York-based ad firm Magna, wrote in an e-mail. "There is a small central cast and close-ended story lines. This makes it easier for new viewers to tune in and figure out what's going on."
Also, the producers have spent more time the last two seasons filling in gaps in the characters' personal lives. One episode last month showed Harmon's special agent, Leroy Gibbs, traveling back to his hometown to meet his aging father (Ralph Waite).
"Early on, it was kind of a show that moved very fast and had quick editing and a sort of staccato pace," said executive producer Charles Johnson. "I think in the last year or two, we've slowed it down and went, 'OK, we still like to break barriers in how we edit the show and all. But we also want to try and get you to know these people a little better.' "
Added executive producer Shane Brennan: "I don't think it's a bad thing, particularly in Season 6 of a show, to reinvent the characters a little."
But certainly another key to the endurance of "NCIS" lies in what happened at the end of Season 4, when news of a feud between Harmon and Bellisario began leaking into the media. Stories said Harmon felt Bellisario's management style was chaotic and led to overly long production days.
That is not quite how Bellisario saw it. Reached at his office on the CBS lot, the veteran producer said that during fourth-season production, "I asked Mark to re-shoot a scene. He redid it exactly the same way he did it the first time and never spoke to me again." He blamed Harmon and his handlers for a "full-blown PR campaign" of anonymous leaks about allegedly bad on-set working conditions.
According to Bellisario, CBS soon told him it wanted him to quit "NCIS" and work on developing something else. To date, he hasn't developed another show, he said.
He now speaks of "NCIS" with an odd mixture of pride, regret and anger. "I do wish it hadn't ended the way it did," Bellisario said. His name remains on "NCIS" as co-creator and executive producer, but he has zero day-to-day involvement with the show.
Harmon sees that as a change for the better. "If we're working 14-hour days now instead of the 17- or 18-hour days that we were doing, it doesn't mean we're working any less hard," the actor said. "We're just more organized. . . . This has become a very well-oiled machine."
He added: "I don't wish to go head to head with Bellisario in the press. . . . He knows why he left."
Feuds between producers and talent are nothing new, of course, but how they are resolved can ultimately spell the difference between success and failure. In the case of "NCIS," CBS not only sided with its star, it also chose a course that promised the most stability for a show that had turned into an important asset. Brennan and Johnson had both spent years working alongside Bellisario. With the new pair taking over, the series could keep its star and not miss a beat. Unfortunately, Bellisario became collateral damage. But CBS understood that its audience -- the oldest in TV -- was not eager to see more drastic creative upheavals. And given how "NCIS" has thrived since that time, it's clear that, in terms of pure survival, network executives' instincts were correct, even if justice was not necessarily meted out.
Now the producers see very few limits on the show's longevity and are pushing for a run that would give it a permanent place in network history.
As Brennan put it, even in these days of fragmented audiences and lowered expectations, "there's no reason why a show can't run for 10 or 15 years."
The Channel Island column runs every Monday in Calendar. Contact Scott Collins at scott.collins @latimes.com


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Held in conjunction with the MLS All-Star game, the Generation adidas ESP Showcase is a week-long gathering of MLS Academy talent. The 54 players will be divided into three teams (East, Central and West) and will compete in a round robin tournament along with FC Bayern Munich's U16 Academy Team.
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Artist with rare blood disease to tell his personal story
Press Release – PNH Support Association of New Zealand
Auckland-based artist, Daniel, 32 has one life-long wish – to pursue an ordinary life with his six-year-old son, Wu. Recently diagnosed with an ultra-rare, life-threatening blood disease that claims the lives of one-in-three-patients within five years of diagnosis, if untreated, Daniel will tomorrow reveal his personal story of living with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH) at a public seminar in Wellington marking World Rare Disease Day.
Hosted by the New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders (NZORD) at the Rydges Hotel, Wellington, Thursday's seminar will feature a host of presenters with an interest in, or living with, a rare disease. The seminar will examine access to specialised medicines for rare "orphan" diseases.
World Rare Disease Day is an annual awareness-raising event designed to improve access to treatment and medical representation for those living with rare diseases and their families.
According to Daniel, "There are approximately 7,000 known rare diseases worldwide, thousands of which are prevalent in New Zealand today.
"World Rare Disease Day offers our PNH community, as one of the 147-strong patient support groups comprising NZORD, an opportunity to generate public awareness of our ultra-rare disease, known to affect less than 20 Kiwis.
"It also presents us with a platform to call on PHARMAC to urgently subsidise the only effective treatment of its kind for our disease, for those whose lives so desperately depend upon it," said Daniel.
PNH is a silent killer that affects people in the prime of their lives. On average, the disease strikes people in their mid-30s, however 10 per cent of all people with PNH start developing symptoms before they're 21. The median survival for people with PNH is 10 years post-diagnosis.
"PNH patients simply don't have time up their sleeves. The disease can trigger a range of health complications including fatigue, poor physical function, fatal blood clots, chronic kidney disease, anaemia, stroke, heart failure and vital organ damage," Daniel said.
"Ultimately the constant destruction of red blood cells overwhelms the body, and the waste material cannot be processed, resulting in clots developing in almost any organ."
Complications relating to the disease almost claimed Daniel's life last year. He has since endured a slow and painful road to recovery.
"Because PNH is an ultra-rare disease, it's difficult to show or tell people what it's about, or what's going on, because it all happens internally. It can be incredibly isolating," said Daniel.
"The situation is really grave. PNH is deadly and members of our community are growing sicker by the day, battling a progressive disease that claims lives.
"The only effective treatment for PNH, Soliris, is cost-prohibitive without Government subsidy," Daniel said.
"Members of our small patient association could benefit significantly from PHARMAC granting us subsidised access to this treatment.
To learn more about Daniel's situation and the plight of other Kiwis living with PNH, and their fight for access to effective subsidised treatment, attend this morning's public seminar in Wellington, or tee up an interview with Daniel.
About the PNHSANZ
The PNHSANZ was established by Daniel and other concerned New Zealanders in 2012 to fight for access to the only effective treatment available for PNH. The association is one of 147 patient support groups comprising NZORD. For more information about PNH, or to sign their 'Petition for life', visit www.pnhsanz.org.nz.
About PNH
PNH is an ultra-rare, progressive and life-threatening disease known to affect less than 20 New Zealanders. The disease is characterised by 'haemoloysis' or the destruction of red blood cells, which can cause a variety of major health problems such as the formation of blood clots, high blood pressure and damage or failure of organs including the brain, liver, gastro-intestinal system and kidneys.
Various symptoms, including abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, poor physical function, shortness of breath, and debilitating fatigue, can also compromise a patient's quality of life.
Estimates suggest one-third of patients with PNH do not survive more than five years from the time of diagnosis.
About World Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day was founded in Europe on February 29, 2008. With the original intention of celebrating the day every four years (leap years), momentum and enthusiasm for the day spurred an annual celebration, with events now being staged world-wide. New Zealand began participating in World Rare Disease Day in February 2010.
About NZORD
Formed in September 2000 following a conference of more than 30 rare disease support groups, the NZORD network has since grown to 147 support groups. The organisation aims to provide New Zealanders affected by rare disorders and their families with resources and information. NZORD also monitors rare disease issues and policy matters, while continuously building partnerships between patients and their families, support groups, clinicians, researchers, policy-makers and industry.
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Buck Showalter's eyes were darting, left to right, right to left, while his mouth was moving. Try this, in your daily conversations. It's not as easy as it sounds. For the mind to carefully consider the words it releases to the mouth while simultaneously interpreting and analyzing the off-topic pictures presented by the eyes is a tricky two-fer.
And if you think Showalter's brain wasn't pulling it off in this particular moment, well, you don't know Buck.
"You're always looking," he was saying, while surveying the Orioles' daily ritual of batting practice, "for something to send somebody back to 'Go' on the Monopoly board, so to speak. Something that restarts the season a little bit."
He was talking about a temporary experiment with the struggling Chris Davis in the two-hole, but he might as well have been talking about any prominent personnel decision in the course of the 162-game schedule. Showalter has had to be particularly creative with this Orioles squad, which, in a low-profile year for the American League East, has built the biggest division lead in baseball (seven games, entering Monday) with a relatively unimposing rotation, a boom-or-bust batting order, its starting catcher on the shelf and its former 50-homer hitter in a slump.
"Around every obstacle," said center fielder Adam Jones, "we're finding a way. That's the definition of a team."
Jones (.284/.313/.476 slash line, entering the week) has done his part, as has Nelson Cruz (.260/.328/.511), the free-agent acquisition most clubs wouldn't touch last winter. Nick Markakis (.294/.359/.406) has had a nice rebound campaign in his free-agent walk year, and Manny Machado (.278/.324/.431) was recovering nicely from his first-half travails before he wrenched another knee.
But really, beyond that, this Baltimore lineup hasn't offered anything remotely outlandish in the realm of offensive output.
The rotation, meanwhile, hasn't offered anything outlandish at all.
The O's top starter, Chris Tillman, has a strikeout to walk ratio that leaves much to be desired. Their top free-agent acquisition, Ubaldo Jimenez, has compiled a 4.83 ERA when healthy and possibly pitched himself out of the starting five. Behind Tillman, Wei-Yin Chen, Bud Norris and the young Kevin Gausman have all been solid, not superlative.
For a Baltimore team with a strong bullpen, a lot of power and a knack -- much like the 2012 club -- for taking care of business in one-run games and extra innings, that's been enough to build a substantial cushion, without a great deal of national fanfare.
"Our guys, that's not what drives them," Showalter said. "It's a very non-egotistical group. They'd rather blend in and be a piece of it."
The A's, rightly, have been given a ton of credit for their ability to blend in the full complement of their active roster and put egos aside. But really, the O's follow their own variation of this formula. General manager Dan Duquette works the margins of the roster as well as any executive in the game, and Showalter employs that brain that is always thinking, always maneuvering, always perfecting what it has at its disposal.
When the O's lost Matt Wieters to Tommy John surgery, they responded not with a panicked trade or even, later, an A.J. Pierzynski signing but by trusting their people, and Caleb Joseph and Nick Hundley have upheld the O's emphasis on steady defensive work (with Joseph making some surprisingly potent offensive contributions this month).
When the O's made their rise from 6 ½ games back in the East on June 6 to four games up at the All-Star break, some of their biggest offensive contributions came from Steve Pearce, the 31-year-old journeyman reclamation project.
And when Machado hit the DL with a right knee sprain last week, the O's surprisingly passed over Steve Lombardozzi and Jimmy Paredes -- both of whom were on the 40-man roster -- and instead purchased the contract of Cord Phelps from Triple-A Norfolk.
"I don't covet other people's players; I covet ours," Showalter said. "Because they are our 'what-ifs.' Our 'what-if' is, 'Who do we have in Norfolk?' It's refreshing. It's a very short conversation between the Triple-A manager and the farm director for Dan and I. We ask, 'Who's the best player for what we need? Cord Phelps? Well, he's not on the roster, but who gives a [expletive]?' That's why we were able to sign some of the top six-year free agents. One thing we can do here is out-opportunity other people."
The Orioles have built quite an opportunity for themselves. Because while operating without Machado for the time being is obviously not ideal, it's not likely to be a back-breaker in a division that's been especially forgiving this season.
Besides, after a meat-grinder that saw the O's play 34 consecutive games against fellow contending clubs (they went 22-12), the rebate check arrived this week. On Monday night in Chicago, they began a final stretch in which they'll face a team currently over .500 just 14 times in 40 games. That big East lead could get bigger.
A big lead, however, cannot necessarily buy respect. Already, there are questions emanating from fans and analysts alike about this club's ultimate October staying power, should it nail down the division. The lack of a true "No. 1" in the rotation and the lineup's reliance on the game's best home-run rate have some thinking the O's are in a perilous spot, in spite of their lead. The "what-if" from the outside is: What if the bats are suddenly silent on the postseason stage, as they were against Cleveland's Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco last weekend? Or, what if Tillman and Co. can't deliver on the October stage?
Showalter's eyes have too much in front of them to fixate on such forecasts. His mind churns constantly, but only on the immediate.
"Our curiosity is always satisfied here," he said. "We live in a world -- in a sports society -- that always wants to know about something before it happens. I'm perfectly fine about knowing about it when it happens. We can talk about it until we're blue in the face. But I'm all about knowing about something when it happens instead of trying to prognosticate it."
Funny thing about prognostications? On Opening Day, Baseball Prospectus' playoff odds gave the O's a 5.4 percent chance of winning their division. And that was before Davis went backward, before Wieters got hurt, before Ubaldo stepped in a pothole both literally (he injured his ankle in a parking lot) and figuratively.
You can't predict baseball any more than you can keep up with Showalter's brain. And the way things are set up, that brain will be churning and those eyes will be darting in yet another October.


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Feds aim to stop Bahamas trip for man on theft charge
Feds aim to stop Bahamas trip for man on theft charge
Federal prosecutors want to stop a former manager at a Navy bombing range in North Carolina from taking a cruise to the Bahamas, saying he may never return to face charges of stealing more than $6 million worth of scrap metal.
The Daily Advance of Elizabeth City reports that government lawyers asked a federal judge to deny Harry Mann's request to leave the country. Prosecutors say the evidence they've collected make it likely the Mann's Harbor resident would flee prosecution.
The government accused Mann of conspiring with three salvage yard owners from 2005 to 2011 to steal metal from the Navy's Dare County bombing range and sell it to scrap metal recyclers. He could face up to 35 years in prison if convicted.
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In the competitive run-up to the U.S. Olympic swimming team trials, Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff carried a heavy workload.
So it came as no surprise yesterday when the trials schedule showed Phelps competing in nine events over the eight-day meet that begins June 29 and Hoff in seven events.
Phelps, a six-time gold medalist at the 2004 Summer Games, entered the 100- and 200-meter freestyles, 200 and 400 individual medleys, 100 and 200 backstrokes, 100 and 200 butterflys and 400 free.
He is the world-record holder in the 200 free, 200 IM, 200 fly and 400 IM. At recent meets, his smile has gotten bigger and his times have fallen, and he shows no lingering effects from a broken wrist suffered in November.
Towson's Hoff, looking to make her second Olympics team, will compete in the 200 backstroke, 200 IM and 400 IM and the 100, 200, 400 and 800 freestyles. She is the U.S. record holder in the 200 and 400 freestyles and 400 IM.
The trials will be held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.
Phelps, 22, from Rodgers Forge, is stalking the same goal as in 2004: to break Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record of seven golds in a single Games. To better his chances this time he has added three events.
Hoff is the only U.S. woman to qualify for all 13 events at the trials. She added the 800 freestyle this year for fun and is now seeded second.
Hoff, who turned 19 this month, said competing in a cluster of events works to her advantage.
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7. Catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park
6. Watch the July 4th fireworks over the Esplanade
5. Set sail for the Boston Harbor Islands
4. Take in a play under the stars with Shakespeare on the Common
3. Explore life under the sea at the New England Aquarium
2. Admire great works at the Museum of Fine Arts
1. Take a Campus Tour of Suffolk
Suffolk is the only university located in the heart of downtown Boston.
We host admission information sessions all summer long. You can tour the campus and get a great overview of campus life, academic programs, and the Boston experience. If you can't make an info session, you can schedule an interview appointment anytime throughout the year.
Explore all of our visit information, we can't wait to see you on campus and around the city!


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Facebook Page: Creepy, Old Abandoned Houses
The sight of an abandoned home or building makes my heart ache a little. But it also stirs my imagination much more than a manicured, lived-in home. Apparently 9,928 Facebookers feel similarly.
I live within walking distance of Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain and for the first eight years that I lived here I used to love to dawdle in the vicinity of the abandoned Pinebank Mansion, which used to sit atop a "bluff" at the pond. Sadly the remains of the Mansion were demolished in 2007. Check out pinebank.org for history of the Pinebank Mansion.
Creepy, Old Abandoned Houses includes photos and commentary about these dilapidated structures from all over the world. There's a wide interpretation of "creepy" and "old" and even "houses" (the page definitely includes buildings as well as individual homes.) To join the page, click here.
Is there an abandoned house or building that holds a special place in your heart?


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Clifton Kirkpatrick, Visiting Professor of Ecumenical Studies and Global Ministries at Louisville Seminary, will help lead a special committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in considering whether the Belhar Confession, a Christian statement of belief with roots in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, should be included in the church's Book of Confessions.
The Special Committee on the Confession of Belhar was authorized by the 220th General Assembly (2012) to study the confession and make a recommendation regarding its inclusion in the Book of Confessions and provide education about it throughout the church. Kirkpatrick will be co-moderator of the Special Committee along with Ruling Elder Matilde Moros, of the Hudson River Presbytery.
"The women and men who have accepted the call to serve on this Special Committee will help to educate the church on the historical, theological, and contextual background of this confession in the Reformed family," said Rev. Neal D. Presa, Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012) of the PC (USA). "We have in its two co-chairs, Clifton Kirkpatrick and Matilde Moros, leaders committed to the Reformed tradition in all its diversity."
Kirkpatrick, an ordained minister in the PC (USA), is a major leader in the global ecumenical movement having completed a six-year term as President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. He also served as the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly from 1996-2008. At Louisville Seminary he teaches courses on the ecumenical movement, world mission and evangelism and polity. He is also part of the faculty leadership team for "Doors to Dialogue," a Seminary-wide effort to ensure that all graduates are equipped to minister in a world of religious difference.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this effort to make the Belhar Confession much more widely known in the PC (USA) and potentially to add it to our Book of Confessions," said Kirkpatrick. "Belhar is a wonderful, prophetic statement arising from the witness of faithful Christians against apartheid in South Africa, and it challenges churches all over the world, including the PC(USA), to live up to God's call for the Christian community to be a community of reconciliation, unity, and justice."
The Belhar Confession was originally written in Afrikaans in 1982. It was adopted by the Dutch Reformed Mission Church (DRMC) in South Africa as a confession of faith in 1986. It addressed the sin of racism through apartheid and the issues of unity of the church and unity among all people, reconciliation within church and society, and God's justice. It is now one of the "standards of unity" of the new Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) and has been adopted as a confession of faith by other Reformed churches across Africa and most recently by the Reformed Church in America. It aided in the reconciliation among Reformed churches in Southern Africa and the process of reconciliation within the nation.
If the Special Committee recommends inclusion of the Confession of Belhar in the Book of Confessions and the 221st General Assembly (2014) approves the proposal – it will be sent to the presbyteries for approval, of which a two-thirds majority is required.
For a full listing of the members of the Special Committee and additional information about its work, read here.


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The overcup oak tree is a long-lived, very sturdy shade tree that will thrive in a wide variety of soil conditions. Long overlooked by growers, the tree is gaining popularity and has been made more readily available for home landscapes.
Because of its size, shape, adaptability and hardiness, the overcup oak makes an excellent urban street tree.


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In this activity, students are challenged to predict the next day's weather based on cloud observations, prevailing winds, and barometric measurements over a period of several days. The activity can be done as guided or open-ended inquiry and serves... (View More) as an authentic assessment to conclude a unit on weather. Resources needed to conduct this activity include weather instruments, some of which can be constructed from household materials. The resource includes background information, a pre-activity inquiry exploration for students, teaching tips and questions to guide student discussion. This is chapter 16 of Meteorology: An Educator's Resource for Inquiry-Based Learning for Grades 5-9. The guide includes a discussion of learning science, the use of inquiry in the classroom, instructions for making simple weather instruments, and more than 20 weather investigations ranging from teacher-centered to guided and open inquiry investigations. (View Less)
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This lesson is an introduction to the use of a magnetic compass. At a specific location, learners will locate an object using a compass, identify its bearing, and others will attempt to locate the object by only knowing the bearing reading and the... (View More) corresponding location where the bearing was obtained. Next, learners will develop a method for determining if a magnetic storm is occurring, and they will test this method using online information and a compass. This activity requires compasses and access to the Internet. This is Activity 5 in the Exploring Magnetism on Earth teachers guide. (View Less)
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After years of preparation, Markham was Pan Am ready and welcomed over 40,000 attendees over the nine days of the free street festival. Globalfest was a cultural and entertainment extravaganza happening right next door to the Markham Pan Am Centre, where our own Michelle Li won gold in Women's Singles Badminton, in addition to bronze in the Women's Doubles competition. The spectacular street festival featured top Canadian and international artists and was billed as the largest festival of its kind to take place in York Region; over 600 artists were featured in 95 shows over 9 days
We would like to thank your GlobalFest Sponsors for their generous support.
Photo highlights from GlobalFest are posted on Markham's Flickr page.
Opening Weekend: South American, Mexican and Caribbean Celebration
The city was buzzing as the Mayor and Members of Council officially opened the festival on Saturday, July 11, capping off the ceremony with a release of 41 white birds representing the 41 participating nations. Organizing a festival of this size was only possible with the support of hard working and numerous dedicated staff, volunteers and sponsors.
Opening night showcased South American, and Caribbean dance, and Cuban music with the soulful vocals of famed Canadian musicians Jully Black and Jarvis Church. Sunday was an exciting day of Mexican, South American and Caribbean entertainment. A Mariachi band and traditional dances, along with Latin and Caribbean music at its best, took over the Pan Am site with a performance by Quique Escamilla and reggae sensation Messenjah.
Monday: Future Stars of York Region
Attendees engaged in a fun jam session dedicated to showcasing the best of the region's talent. The night was packed with non-stop local entertainment.
Tuesday: The Best of York Region: Indie Rock
Exciting Indie and Rock music names joined forces to ignite the Globalfest stage.
Wednesday: Celebrate Markham Diversity: South Asia and India
Bollywood came to Markham in style! We celebrated our amazing diverse culture with an explosion of South Asia and Indian Music at Globalfest with a festive celebration.
Thursday: Celebrate Markham Diversity: Asia and China
Thursday was Markham Day where the diversity of the city was showcased. Entertainment included acrobatic events, circus shows, games, and prizes, and there was also fabulous food enjoyed by everyone.
Friday: Jazz & Roots Made in America: Cajun Style
Markham took a trip to Louisiana with an unforgettable lineup of Cajun and New Orleans style jazz and roots music. Equinox Jazz Orchestra took listeners from the up tempo jazz of New Orleans to the smooth crooner style of New York City. Louisiana roots/rock band Mojo & Bayou Gypsies took the party to the next level with their energetic and uplifting original Cajun sound and rhythms. The night ended with a fantastic fireworks display!
Saturday: A Celebration of Canada!
Canada was the star of this last Saturday of entertainment! A true Canadian pop star, Shawn Desman stepped onto the Globalfest stage to an adoring crowd. In addition, the audience was entertained with performances by Kaha:Wi Dance theatre and the 10-piece French Canadian roots band, La Bottine Souriante.
Sunday: Family Day
Globalfest was not just for adults—it was designed to be enjoyed by the whole family! Kids had fun in a zone just for them with face painting, and balloon making, and they got to play with some giant-sized board games. Splash'n Boots and Toronto Concert Orchestra delighted the audience.
This project has been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible [en partie] grâce au gouvernement du Canada.


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Frank Ocean plans on taking a figurative knee for the 2016 Grammy Awards. He has not submitted any work to be considered for the February awards show.
The R&B artist, who won best urban contemporary album in 2013 with his debut album "Channel Orange" reemerged in August with his sophomore album "Blonde" after a four-year hiatus. But he told The New York Times he won't be part of the 2017 Grammys.
Ocean noted that since the Grammys began, only a handful of black artists have won "Album of the Year." His absence from the awards show, like Kaepernick's knee before each football game, will be a statement against the institution's inequality that he says has yet to be addressed.
"I think the infrastructure of the awarding system and the nomination system and screening system is dated," he told the Times. "I'd rather this be my Colin Kaepernick moment for the Grammys than sit there in the audience."
Ocean told addressed his struggle to keep true to himself while surrounded by false-intentioned "friends" and a record label that felt constricting. He wrote "Channel Orange" in two weeks, but said he had extreme writer's block for "Blonde," including a year-long writer's block.
But Ocean stayed true to himself and the sound he was so determined to capture, and the album had the third-best release week of 2016 (only falling behind Beyonce and Drake). In 2013, "Channel Orange" won Ocean two Grammys and he performed at the show. He called the decision to perform there having "a lot to do with how those things made me feel before I was actually in the business."
"That institution certainly has nostalgic importance," he said. "It just doesn't seem to be representing very well for people who come from where I come from, and hold down what I hold down."


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JennKBM wrote:I think I've seen that picture of the GSD's with a funny caption or something?
So did any of the dogs actually not try to eat the bunny, and do well with the leave it command?
mnp13 wrote:you should have taken a picture!!!
a-bull wrote: (Well, actually, my rabbits are dead now, so I guess they could at this point) . . .
JennKBM wrote:That's a very pretty rabbit!
SisMorphine wrote:a-bull wrote: (Well, actually, my rabbits are dead now, so I guess they could at this point) . . .
I'm not sure whether to cry or laugh at that remark . . . so I'll just shrug
Hoyden wrote:That is a great picture.
If that rude little black squirrel doesn't stay the hell out of my fabric - you'll have a genuine stuffed squirrel for training class.
The little furry fabric thief waits on the roof until the dogs go down the steps, then scurries through the open sliding door and dives into the polar fleece pile.
I left some scrap fabric on a stump near his tree, but that wasn't good enough for him - he wants the black & blue flame fleece.
ellie@ny wrote:Seems like your rabbit is a tough one!!
That GSD pic made me think how did they get the cat walking front of the GSD's? And also look at some of the GSD face's,they like: letmegether...letmegether....
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The way I understand it, stress is built up in steel spokes (or any steel component) when they are bent but not permanently set. They are thus under continual stress as the steel wants to move back into the prior position. This stress contributes to eventual failure. Spokes laced up are crossed over other spokes and this creates a slight bend.
Stress-relieving involves turning this bend into a cold-set (permanent bend) in the spoke. Sheldon Brown describes this well and advocates using an old crank end to flex the spokes at the cross and set the bend in them
This all may be less relevant for a radial-spoked wheel as there are no spoke crossings. The only reason to 'de-stress' the wheel is really to ease the spokes into a good seating as you describe.
See the wheel failure thread as well. Stress relief is mostly about setting the shape of the spoke elbows, the crossings impart such a slight bend that it is unlikely that there is anything close to yield strength at that point. This is bourne out by the fact that spokes rarely if ever break at a crossing point. The Sheldon method is mostly a convenient way of stressing the elbows, with a marginal benefit of setting the shape at the crossing point. The Jobst method works just as well for radial spokes. It may even be more important to stress relieve radial spokes, since they de-tension more at the bottom of the wheel. It may not be so noticeable because most radial spoking is done on fronts, which break spokes less frequently anyway. It might be interesting to confirm if there are proportionally more radial spoke failures to crossed spoke failures in similar circumstances though.


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U.S. Senate rebukes Saudi Arabia - and Trump
Feds probing Trump inauguration spending - WSJ
Accused Russian agent pleads guilty to conspiracy
More Americans feel climate change 'threat': poll
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OTTAWA — As CBC prepared to announce cuts to programming Thursday, the NDP called on the government to boost the state broadcaster's current annual subsidy of $1.1 billion.
CBC president Hubert Lacroix will brief employees about the financial future of the broadcaster in the wake of losing the English-language rights to NHL hockey games and the $100 million in annual ad revenue that went with them.
In the House of Commons Wednesday, New Democrat Irene Mathyssen claimed the Harper government has abandoned CBC.
"Mr. Speaker, we need a government that believes in supporting public broadcasting, not dismantling it," Mathyssen said.
"Will the government finally commit to provide CBC/Radio-Canada stable, long-term funding so it can fulfil its mandate?"
Heritage Minister Shelly Glover told the Commons the CBC is an independent body that manages its own affairs. She also pointed out Lacroix has said the broadcaster is dealing with declining viewership.
"When we talk about viewership, it is up to the CBC and Radio-Canada to provide viewership and programming that Canadians are interested in," Glover said.
"In the meantime, this government has given record funds. It has enough to deal with its mandate, and I encourage it to do so."
Earlier this year Lacroix warned of "dark clouds on the horizon" for CBC after the loss of hockey, but also pledged not to ask for more government money.
Rogers takes control of the English-language broadcast rights for NHL hockey next season. CBC lost the French-language rights to private sector competitors more than a decade ago.


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Style # 203586
Cowl Neck Charm Dress is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Chloe from Classy cute dress but not a fan of the cowl neck It is a pretty dress and the material is nice but the cowl neck exposes too much especially if you bend over you will be flashing everyone your boobs .The cowl neck is just a little too big for this dress.It has a nice fit and its a pretty dress though. I just wouldnt wear it out on a date and risk being overly exposed.
Date published: 2012-12-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gracielynn from BEAUTIFUL This dress is very classy and well made!!! I have been looking for the perfect "dancing" dress at my marriage reception for quite some time ... My wedding dress was vintage and didn't want tear it ... Needed a short dress. It is EXACTLY what I wanted!!! Bought a small (32DD) for the bust ... About a size O-2.
Date published: 2012-12-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by BebeChick from Amazingly beautiful Dress! I love the look and feel of this dress. It flatters your body even if you have a little stomach pouch, this dress will hide it and make you look slim and graceful. Looks much better in person then it does on the model. The only thing I did not like was the extra-large cowl neckline, I am planning on taking it in a little. I am pretty busty (34D) but even for me it is too big, it sticks out with too much bunched up material and if you lean forward just a little you will expose your bra and all of your cleavage. But if you have a very large bust to begin with, I don't think it will be a problem for you. Other than that it is a very elegant, beautiful dress, with perfect length. Sexy not trashy, true to size. I am 5'2, 112 pounds and I got the XS which fits perfectly! I got so many compliments wearing this to the wedding that it is definitely a keeper!
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Linked by David Adams on Fri 18th Jun 2010 19:17 UTC
Linux Magazine has a profile of Daniel Fore and the Elementary project. Elementary is a Linux distro that's committed to a clean and simple user experience, but it's more than a distro - it's actually a multi-pronged effort to make improvements to the user experience for a whole ecosystem of components, including icons, a GTK theme, Midori improvements, Nautilus, and even Firefox. The work that elementary is doing isn't limited to their own distro, and some of their work is available in current, and perhaps future, Ubuntu releases. The results are really striking, and I think it's probably the handsomest Linux UI I've ever seen.
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Blue icons I'll grant you -- and the dock and the translucent-black windows -- but where did you see any brushed metal? It looked to me more like the smooth-gradient gray that Leopard and Snow Leopard use.
I actually really like this theme; it's obviously very similar to the Mac but something is better about it. I just can't put my finger on it.
I might give it a spin on this Ubuntu install I've been using; I do miss my Hackintosh install on this computer but I've come to find that OS X really doesn't work right on non-Macs.


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Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide analytic and intelligence training to the Army Intelligence and Security Command under a three-year contract that has a ceiling value of $89 million.
The G3 Training and Readiness Support Service contract, announced April 16, calls for Lockheed Martin Corp. to provide operationally focused "gap" training to Army intelligence soldiers in a variety of analytical and operational disciplines, including the Army Foundry Intelligence Training Program and cryptologic-training management requirements.
The work will be performed at locations both inside and outside the continental U.S.
Lockheed Martin, of Bethesda, Md., ranks No. 1 on Washington Technology's 2011 Top 100 list of the largest federal government contractors.
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Go Go Vanisher – Stewart James
Unlike the traditional Devil's Hank, the Go Go Vanisher allows you to vanish small objects from a tabletop, your own hand, or even a spectator's hand!
The Go Go can also be used to vanish several items in rapid succession without resetting.
This is, without a doubt, the finest vanisher you'll ever use.
Created by Canadian magical genius Stewart James, this utility device is a must for anyone interested in magic, be they a beginner or seasoned professional.
The elegant silk hank seen above does nearly all the work for you.
Simply whisking the hank over an object causes it to instantly vanish.
And the Go Go works with just about any small, unbreakable object you can imagine: Balls, eggs, coins, keys, tumblers, decks of cards, etc. Perfect for use in conjunction with an Egg Bag routine.
And best of all, the Go Go is easy to use.
A few minutes of study will reveal the diabolically simple secret to anyone.
The outfit is supplied complete with original Stewart James tricks and ideas in addition to several clever variations by other magicians.
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Ballroom Dancing
While most people think that Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers created the Foxtrot, it was really a vaudeville performer named Harry Fox who introduced this fun, theatrical dance to the world.
Foxtrot dancers travel around the perimeter of the room in a counterclockwise direction in a basic rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick. Still a classic dance for wedding receptions, the Foxtrot is a true American favorite.
The Tango, a sensual, dramatic dance made famous by Rudolph Valentino, originated in Buenos Aires and was stylized by the Gauchos in Argentina before making it to the United States.
The Tango is known for flexing steps and posed pauses. Widely considered to be the "dancer's dance," it has become even more popular due to its presence in films like "The Scent Of A Woman" and "Evita."
Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz, made popular in the 1880s by the invigorating music of Johann Strauss, is a very fast version of the waltz at a tempo of about 180 beats a minute. This dance is characterized by its fast pace and continuous circling.
A beautiful dance to watch and perform, the Viennese Waltz is a glamorous, uplifting, whirling experience for everyone to enjoy.
The Waltz, with its ¾ rhythms and strong accent on the first beat, was born in the suburbs of Vienna.
When the dance was first introduced in the early 19th century, people were shocked since it was the first ballroom dance where the man put his hand on a woman's waist! But the Waltz gained in popularity and quickly became one of the most popular of all dances. This easy and flowing dance is still commonly seen at weddings and other social events.


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Episcopal Divinity School
The purpose of Episcopal Divinity School is to educate lay and ordained leaders for Christ's Church and for the world who serve and advance God's mission of justice compassion and reconciliation. A seminary for the Episcopal Church Episcopal Divinity School is grounded in the Anglican tradition and committed to growing in relationship with other Christian and faith traditions. Episcopal Divinity School is an academic community of biblical historical and theological inquiry that respects students as responsible learners with valuable experience supports spiritual and ministerial formation and provides tools for the life-long work of social and personal transformation. The School's dedication to God's transforming mission challenges us to become an antiracist and multicultural community embodying diversity and seeking constructive change. These commitments lead to educational programs enlivened by theologies of liberation especially the many voices of feminist congregational ecumenical and global studies. In our educational life we value critical intellectual engagement prophetic spirituality and social action. Sustained by contemplation worship and prayer Episcopal Divinity School forms leaders of hope courage and vision to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
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Automotive Technician – Express Quick Lube – Auto Dealer Maintenance
DCH Kia of Temecula continues to grow and we are seeking a talented & experienced Lube Technician to join our successful team.
DCH Kia of Temecula is part of the Lithia Motors family of dealerships, a publicly traded Fortune 500 automotive retail company [NASDAQ: LAD] with over 180 dealerships, auto stores and service centers across the US. Our proven record of success comes from our collaborative teams of passionate and innovative people working together to achieve success and have fun too!
Lithia embodies a unique blend of talent, leadership, and professionalism in a culture that embraces our Core Values of Earn Customers for Life, Take Personal Ownership, Improve Constantly, and Have Fun. Come and "Take the Journey" with one of the largest and most successful retail automotive teams in the nation.
Currently the fifth-largest automotive retailer in the nation, we are growing…FAST! With this growth comes unique and exciting career opportunities. There's no better time to join us on the road to success! Come and take the journey with one of the largest and most successful publicly traded retail automotive groups in the nation.
As an Express Lube Automotive Technician you will perform vehicle maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.
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Why Lithia?
We are an exciting, dynamic, and highly successful team and (LAD) a member of NYSE. We continue to grow and expand our footprint through acquisitions of new dealerships in many US markets. We are big community supporters and provide a fun, exciting, and collaborative work place where growth and advancement opportunities abound.
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Airstream's Land Yacht Has New Look for RVs
November 28, 2012 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
Airstream Inc. is displaying its expanded product line-up of travel trailers and touring coach models during the 50th Annual National RV Trade Show underway this week in Louisville, Ky.
Airstream's show debuts include the much-anticipated Land Yacht Concept Trailer, designed in conjunction with the design studio of Officinia Italiana Design and Technoform S.p.A., maker of fine cabinetry, according to a news release.
Airstream also unveiled a 30FB Flying Cloud Bunk floorplan which offers two permanent sleeping locations with privacy for both. To support the company's growing Class B motorhome business, Airstream modified its popular Interstate, which now features a 9-seat option for both regular and EXT models.
"Airstream's new products are a direct response to what we're hearing from our customers," said Airstream President and CEO Bob Wheeler "As we expand our product range to include different decors, sizes and amenities, we're creating an opportunity for more people to answer the call of the open road."
Airstream's towable division accepted the Quality Circle Award from the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) during this year's show. The award is based upon dealer responses to the 19th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey, which measures dealer attitudes in key policy, product and procedure areas that dealers say are the most important elements in their business partnerships with manufacturers.
Land Yacht Concept
The Airstream Land Yacht's contemporary look was created by Tecnoform's engineering department in partnership with Mauro Micheli, long-time designer for Riva Yachts. Its unique floorplan has a number of carefully placed design elements that create an overall sleek and sophisticated look in the cabin. The unit, capable of sleeping up to five people, has a bedroom in the front, a bathroom amidships and a rear social space, which includes a galley that can be hidden when not in use. The Land Yacht's powered bed lift reveals access to hidden storage.
Also, the unit features three power awnings with remote control. The ducted air system provides quiet, powerful air conditioning to meet internal climate preferences. The 28-foot Airstream Land Yacht Concept trailer is crafted with quality materials and equipment throughout, including high-luster teak and white wood inlay boat deck flooring, LED panel lighting elements, Corian solid surfaces and plush Ultraleather.
Flying Cloud Bunk
Perfect for families with children or couples that like to entertain the 30FB Flying Cloud bunk floorplan sleeps up to eight people comfortably. The new model features a front main bedroom that has a north-south walk-around queen bed, TV/Blu-Ray player and wardrobe storage. The rear bedroom includes a lower double bed and bunk overhead, something Airstream has not offered in recent years. The 8,800 lb-GVWR Flying Cloud Bunk sports a spacious social space incorporating a new full-size U dinette and a full-size sofa. Its kitchen features a gas oven, microwave and an 8 cubic-foot refrigerator. Additionally, the Flying Cloud Bunk contains generous tank capacities.
Interstate EXT
Airstream's Class B motorhome lineup includes a 9-seat floorplan option for both regular and EXT models. The new floorplan option is in response to customers wanting more seating positions without losing the standard amenities. The Interstate is built on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis and is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine.


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A Secret Kids Room Through the Closet
Many kids fantasize about having a secret, child-size room just for them. My own kids have a secret room, but it's more accurately called "hide behind the couch" or, sometimes, "throw a blanket over your head." Parents Fey & Mark in Cleveland Heights, Ohio discovered they had unused space below their stairs and decided to do something really special with it. Take a look at this hidden hideaway for their two young children...
We built a secret room for our children! Mark noticed that one of our staircases had unused space underneath. A coat closet took up a couple of feet, but there was still plenty of space for...a secret room. You enter the room through a little door in the back of the closet (obviously inspired by The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe).
The amazing people at Residence Artists did the work. The carpenter (Zach) had the idea of making the door a replica of our front door. We found vintage-look hardware on the door here at Vintage Hardware.com. The set comes with two keys that we will give the children when they are older.
Fey had the idea of creating a secret "snack door", disguised as a picture frame. Fey did the pen and ink sketch of the children, and Mark did the print of the door and key.
We furnished the room very simply—just some nightlights and a floor pillow. The main fabric is Etsuko Furuya's Echino Animal Damask, and the velvet back from our adorable local fabric store, Bolt & Spool. We hope the children will love this room, but even if they don't...we love it!
Thank you for sharing Fey & Mark!
(Images: readers Fey & Mark)
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Zip sweater in Italian cotton yarn
Scuderia Ferrari Store Exclusive
This long-sleeve zip sweater is made of Italian cotton yarn.
This piece, with contemporary lines and a casual elegance, is made with high quality materials including Italian 14 micron cotton yarn, and it is entirely Made in Italy. The ergonomic inserts emphasise the inside of the sleeves, accentuating the garment's sportiness. The long-sleeve Scuderia Ferrari sweater is closed with a central front zip. The zip puller is customised with a pattern inspired by the brake lights of the Ferrari Formula 1 single-seater, while a tone-on-tone microfibre Shield is placed on the breast.
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Insider's Guide to Toronto, Canada
Where to eat, sleep, shop and play, with expert advice from Cowboy Junkies singer Margo Timmins, speed skater Johann Koss, "Top Chef Canada" host Lisa Ray and urbanist Richard Florida.
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YOU PROBABLY KNEW CANADA'S largest city was cool—in a "pack a sweater" kind of way. Think again. Some of Toronto's most important cultural institutions have had makeovers by renowned architects in recent years. Luxury hotel chains are falling over each other to establish outposts there. The restaurant and arts scenes are thriving, thanks to an influx of downtown dwellers drawn by a local condo boom that shows few signs of running out of steam.
Daniel Libeskind famously sketched his design for the Royal Ontario Museum's crystal extension on a napkin, and sometimes it feels as if Toronto's transformation from earnest Canadian city to metropolis with the second-most high rises in North America came just as quickly. But it hasn't all been about the skyline. Vibrant, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods have blossomed near Toronto's downtown core, filling formerly bleak stretches with an eclectic mix of shops and eateries. The town's new heart beats loudest in the Queen Street West district, a hub of art galleries and bars, and home to the Drake Hotel, once a flophouse and now a hipster mecca. But all over the city you'll find neighborhoods almost as varied as Toronto's inhabitants—half of whom were born outside the country.
There's no better time to visit than the summer, when Torontonians shed their layers and descend on the city's ubiquitous patios. Luminato, the city's several-year-old arts festival, wraps up this weekend, as does NXNE, Canada's answer to Austin's annual event. But there's plenty more to enjoy. The Art Gallery of Ontario, whose redesign by Toronto-born Frank Gehry makes it worth a visit anytime, is hosting a major Picasso exhibit. Two luxury hotels—Shangri-La and a new Four Seasons—are set to open their doors, joining Trump Tower and the Ritz-Carlton. The Toronto Jazz Festival (June 22-July 1) will showcase young artists including Janelle Monáe and Hiromi, as well as established names like Natalie Cole and George Benson, on more than 60 stages throughout the city. The summer wraps up with the annual film festival, whose new home, the TIFF Bell Lightbox on King Street West, features screenings and film-related exhibits year-round.
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The Foodie: Lisa Ray
Actress, host of 'Top Chef Canada'
Small-Plates Spot // 416 Snack Bar. This tapas-style place looks like nothing from the outside, but it's got a groovy vibe and the food is amazing. I believe it's where a lot of working chefs in the city go to relax. The menu constantly changes, and ranges from bite-size Jamaican patties to charcuterie. 181 Bathurst St., 416snackbar.com
Up-and-Coming Area // Leslieville. This east-end neighborhood is interesting because it's still in transition. It's a place where I get a lot of inspiration, because of the vintage feel and because new cafes and shops keep cropping up. Queen Street East between Empire and Coxwell Avenues
Coffee Shop // La Merceria. An Argentine cafe and shop with a fresh, whitewashed feel. They have coffee made with dulce de leche, and their hot chocolate is made with bars of chocolate. They also sell beautiful little objects, creams and empanadas. 506 Adelaide St. W., lamerceria.ca
Top Pie // Pizzeria Libretto. Everyone wants to know where to get a great pizza. This restaurant makes authentic Neapolitan pies. I love their classic margherita, which has a thin, thin crust, mozzarella and tomato, and just the right amount of herbs. My other favorite has homemade sausage and caramelized onion and mozzarella. I make sure I go with someone, or I look like an absolute glutton. 221 Ossington Ave. and 550 Danforth Ave., pizzerialibretto.com
The Urbanist: Richard Florida
Author of 'The Rise of the Creative Class,' professor at University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management
Downtown Eats // Nota Bene. If you're downtown and you want to get something to eat, you cannot beat Nota Bene. The chef's take on contemporary Canadian cuisine is all about locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. It's a place where the staff is great, where they're nice to you. I'd probably get a steak or a burger. 180 Queen St. W., notabenerestaurant.com
Nature Walk // Toronto's ravines. Probably my favorite thing to do is walk in the city's ravines. The fact that I can go by a horse corral with kids riding horses, and watch people playing cricket as well as soccer, is mind-blowing. toronto.ca/parks
Art Scene // Daniel Faria Gallery. My favorite gallery is Dan Faria's in the west end. It has a mix of art, mainly Canadian, and lots of photography. 188 St. Helens Ave., danielfariagallery.com
Ethnic Enclave // Little Italy. Toronto is a city of villages and I like to explore the mosaic. It's hard for me to say I have a favorite, but I'm Italian-American so I really love Little Italy—the coffee shops, sitting outside. I just find that to be part of my ethnic identity, and it's still alive in Toronto. College Street, littleitalycollegest.com
Chinese Comfort Food // Mother's Dumplings. A traditional restaurant in Chinatown. You can go with your friends and get dumplings, and it's just amazing. 421 Spadina Ave., mothersdumplings.com
The Musician: Margo Timmins
Lead singer of Cowboy Junkies
French Fare // Le Sélect Bistro. My favorite restaurant. It's got a classic European vibe and it's really pretty. The French food is great; so is the wine selection. 432 Wellington St. W., www.leselect.com
Kid-Friendly Afternoon // Royal Ontario Museum. They've got dinosaurs and a bat cave and a touch-and-feel area. I've been to a lot of museums with my son and not many are as kid-friendly. It's not too big and it's right in the heart of the city. 100 Queen's Park, rom.on.ca
Local Design // Comrags. I'm big into dresses and this is my favorite dress store. They're not cheap, but their designs are always in style and last forever. You're not going to get them anywhere else, because the clothes are made here. 812 Dundas St. W., comrags.com
Eggs, Etc. // OK OK Diner. This Leslieville place offers the best breakfast in the city. It's funky and it's fun and it's real food—the eggs especially are just fantastic. 1128 Queen St. E., okokdiner.com
Music Dive // The Horseshoe Tavern. Toronto is one of those places where people will spend money to hear a band they don't know anything about. The Horseshoe has been around since 1947. They bring in big names but also local and traveling bands, and know they will get an audience. You do have to know what you're getting yourself into—this is not an upscale place. 370 Queen St. W., horseshoetavern.com
The Athlete: Johann Koss
Four-time Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, president and CEO of Right to Play
Modern Museum // Art Gallery of Ontario. I love the AGO, especially the redesign by Frank Gehry. I particularly enjoy the landscapes by Canada's Group of Seven, which remind me of summer and beautiful Algonquin Provincial Park north of Toronto. 317 Dundas St. W., ago.net
Sweets Spot // Frangipane. I'm a big eater of cakes, and I love this place. They have all types of pastries and chocolates, and a plum custard pie that's so good I almost don't want anyone to know about it. 215 Madison Ave., frangipane.ca
Urban Oasis // Evergreen Brick Works. At this environmentally-focused site, they've converted old industrial buildings into workshops, offices and classrooms. In the summer, there is a farmers' market and bike rentals. In the winter, there's a skating oval. 550 Bayview Ave., evergreen.ca
Dinner With a View // Canoe. This restaurant, on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, is very expensive, but the views are amazing. I took my mother there for her 70th birthday and she loved it. 66 Wellington St. W., oliverbonacini.com/canoe.aspx
Spice Cafe // 93 Harbord. A Middle Eastern place with nice style; the food is the best. It's in an area with a lot of high-end restaurants, but it has a good price point. The owner and chef, Isam Kaisi, is a wonderful guy. They have a lamb dish that's just delicious. 93 Harbord St., 93harbord.com
Plus Don't Miss...
The CN Tower's EdgeWalk // Thrill-seekers can walk around the outside of the iconic tower's roof. edgewalkcntower.caHockey Hall of Fame // Home of the Stanley Cup.hhof.comDistillery District // The well-preserved Victorian industrial site, once home to the world's largest distillery, contains artists' studios, shops, and beer and sake breweries. thedistillerydistrict.com Roots // The retailer's flagship store on Bloor Street West sells leather goods and athletic apparel with a Canadian touch.canada.roots.comThompson Toronto // The hotel's rooftop patio offers an infinity pool and stunning views.thompsonhotels.com


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Too tough an answer for me to figure out. I'm over 2K dvds and haven't even watched the majority of them.....but I'll give something outROTJ (first movie I've ever saw at a theatre at age 5) Best of the saga IMO - blew my mindCasino (lived in Vegas for the most of my life, but not during this time...very cool)Fifth Element (I could watch this over and over again for days on end for some reason and never get sick of it)Can't quite figure out the other two and don't dig independent flicks very much....Will have to think about it.
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E.T.: The Extra TerrestrialMe and my boys watched this about a month ago and I just love absolutely everything about it...to me, the all time best scene in movies is the last good-bye between Elliott and E.T. I tear up each and every time it happens, Williams score blazing in the background. It is both kid friendly and adult and to me, it has totally changed from my childhood to adulthood and the themes and story are different. I remember being Elliott, the little kid with Star Wars figures and a brother and sister with a semi disfunctional family who escaped to the back yard woods and dreamed of fighting Russians, finding pirate treasure and meeting aliens. I played that out over and over again...it is probably why I like Iron Giant so much as well because it is basically the same story with a Robot instead of an alien. It took my personal top spot at the rerelease in 2002, it is just perfect
....and even to a lesser extent stuff like the Karate Kid and Ghostbusters...that just make those movies hold a special place in my heart. Scott covered it a lot in his original post, but a lot of these movies (like E.T. in this example) touch on a lot of what we remember from growing up....a simpler time I guess.
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The nitrogen cycle is the single most important process all aquariums must undergo in order for them to become established. During this process, aquariums cultivate beneficial bacterial colonies and begin to maintain a stable state, where the rate at which toxic compounds are introduced into the aquarium equals the rate at which they are converted into less harmful compounds. But what exactly is the nitrogen cycle?
The Nitrogen Cycle
Also known as the nitrification cycle, it is the process that breaks down toxic nitrogen waste products in your aquarium into less harmful components. It works like this:
First, a source of ammonia has to be present in the aquarium. Examples include decomposing organic waste, such as fish waste, decaying plants, and uneaten fish food. Respiration and other biological processes also produce ammonia.
Oxygen-loving bacteria called Nitrosomonas convert the ammonia to nitrite. Nitrite is toxic to fish, but less so than ammonia.
The Nitrobacter species of bacteria then convert the nitrite to nitrate. This byproduct of the nitrogen cycle is generally considered harmless to aquarium fish at low levels. Algae and plants then utilize the nitrate to naturally lower nitrate levels.
Once the initial "cycling" process is complete, the beneficial bacteria have reached a population large enough to efficiently process existing levels of nitrogen waste products.
Ammonia and your aquarium
Ammonia is continuously introduced into your aquarium through fish waste, respiration, and other biological processes. While it is, in effect, the source of the nitrogen cycle, ammonia is extremely toxic. Fish will show signs of stress, such as erratic swimming behavior, when ammonia is present. High levels of ammonia attack the gills first, causing fish to gasp at the surface. Continued exposure affects their fins and skin, and eventually their entire system is under attack. Fortunately, you should not have detectable levels of ammonia in your cycled aquarium if the
biological filter is working efficiently. However, the nitrogen cycle is a dynamic process and certain factors can trigger an ammonia spike even in an established aquarium.
Ammonia spikes in cycled aquariums
An ammonia spike is a dramatic, toxic increase in the aquarium's ammonia level. If, for example, the beneficial bacterial colonies created during startup fluctuate, a harmful ammonia spike may result. A sudden increase in the biological load (the total number of fish in the aquarium as well as the metabolic waste of all organisms it contains) can also trigger an ammonia spike. An imbalance is created when ammonia levels exceed the capacity of existing beneficial bacteria to efficiently process the ammonia. The additional surge in ammonia levels momentarily overwhelms the nitrifying bacteria.
Common factors that influence biological load include overstocking your aquarium or overfeeding your fish. Since biological load has a direct correlation with ammonia production, you want the biological load in your aquarium to be ideally less than or equal to the nitrifying capacity of existing bacterial population. When the ammonia level spikes in an established aquarium, it is vital to reestablish the population of beneficial bacteria.
Since aquariums are a closed system, it is essential to
monitor ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels. You also need to make sure you have a healthy and stable population of beneficial bacteria. This can be easily done through routine use of
bacterial additives. Avoid poor water quality due to inefficient biological filtration. Routinely test your aquarium for ammonia and correct any filtration problems to ensure an enjoyable aquarium hobby.
New Developments in Aquarium Science
Recent studies have shed new light on the nitrogen cycle. A group of nitrifying bacteria called Nitrospira has been identified and recognized as playing an important role in the nitrogen cycle. The conversion of nitrite to nitrate has long been attributed to Nitrobacter species of bacteria. However, new research suggests that Nitrospira plays a more active role in the oxidization of nitrite (converting nitrite to nitrate). By applying this vital information, Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec developed the
One And Only Nitrifying Bacteria to instantly establish efficient aquarium biological filtration. The result is faster cycling of new aquariums.


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Andy Warhol Estate Accused Of Defacing Authentic Warhol Artwork To Limit The Market
from the who-has-the-right-to-what-now? dept
Now, the article linked above only gives one side of the story, so perhaps there's more to it, but the woman claims that the Foundation purposely defaces the artwork and greatly lowers the value of it in order to create additional scarcity for the artwork which the Foundation itself owns (and sometimes sells for significant sums). Of course, that's a pretty extraordinary claim that probably requires additional proof. The woman suing says that the Foundation requires people to sign a form with an indemnity clause which would stop those who own the works from suing the Foundation.
The article also notes that "the board's stamp of approval is necessary for anyone in the world to sell a Warhol work," but that's the part that confuses me. Why? I know that, in the art world, it is important to be able to prove that a particular work is an original, so I'm guessing that's a part of it. But I don't see how the Foundation could totally bar a sale without the "stamp of approval" (or disapproval, as the case may be). But if it's true that the Foundation is purposely defacing (and disparaging) legitimate works owned by others, that seems like a particularly obnoxious way to represent Warhol -- though, given Warhol's oddities and history of putting his name on the paintings of others, perhaps it's just a modern version of a Warhol art project to insist that legitimate works are fakes.


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From White House to Hollywood, Bobcats are in good company
By Callie Gordon, '12
It's likely that before you ever shout the words "Eat 'em up, Cats!" you know that Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th president of the United States, graduated from Texas State University. We're proud of LBJ and the fact that he was the only U.S. president to graduate from a Texas university.
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Tomorrow's unveiling of the HTC EVO One is right around the corner, but that doesn't mean we have to wait any longer to see what Sprint's variant of the HTC One X will look like. PocketNow has managed to get its hands on a press release which they say depicts the HTC EVO One posing next to the AT&T HTC One X and the T-Mobile HTC One S. The design of the handset looks similar to the two HTC One devices, but it trades in a micro-drilled speaker holes at the top of the phone for a more traditional speaker grill and the display looks to have sharper edges giving it a looks which is reminiscent of previous HTC EVO devices.
One other feature which stands out in the leaked image of the HTC EVO One is the presence of a dedicated camera button along the edge of the phone. Since HTC is putting such a huge focus on the HTC One's camera abilities, we were actually surprised to see they didn't include a physical shutter button on their other HTC One devices.
Rumored specs for the HTC EVO One include a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 4.7-inch 720p HD display, 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, 16 GB of internal storage, 2650mAh battery, NFC, support for Sprint's 4G LTE network and a kickstand. At this point it's hard to say if all of the rumored specs will be included once the HTC EVO One is unveiled tomorrow afternoon, but Sprint has always worked hard with HTC to deliver handsets that are unique.
What do you think of the design of the HTC EVO One? Do you like what Sprint and HTC have come up with or should they have stuck with the original design of the HTC One X?


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This course provides a basic introduction to the classification of damage in rolling bearings, according to standard ISO15243: 2004
Understanding the root causes of bearing damage not only helps to ensure reliable bearing operation, but can also avoid costly downtime. While most bearings perform extremely well in their particular application, a bearing failure can have expensive consequences. Bearing failure modes are defined according to an ISO classification.
Classifying the damage in the right way helps to understand what has happened, to find the root cause and identify solutions to prevent recurrence of the problem. Armed with this information, it is possible to make sure that a bearing can perform flawlessly in its particular role. The ISO classification helps to improve communication, and avoid misunderstandings.
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A varied lineup of high-precision CCTV lenses made with the same technology used in broadcast TV lenses.
High-resolution lenses production technology accumulated over the years has been applied to produce this series of high-precision CCTV lenses.
A wide variety of models are available that have been used in a great number of purposes, including large lenses with the world's highest magnification and super-small lenses; a wide line-up of lenses for security systems; and high-precision FA lenses that support 3CCD and megapixel standards.
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This super bulky yarn is spun from 100% USA wool. Burly Spun is for anyone who wants instant gratification and total satisfaction. Use 4 for a quick top down sweater.
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