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We all know how frustrating arguing with a theist can be. They are just really bad at reasoning through an argument, or sometimes, they are actually so good at it that it defies our ability to understand why they can't (in general, don't want to) see the force of our arguments. But the agnostic can be especially frustrating in their own way. They generally do not argue for any particular position, they simply stand back and pick apart everyone else's arguments. In this way they set themselves up as the "rational" party, the one's who "just demand a higher degree of evidence" or certitude before they grant us the pleasure of their consent. With the theist, at least, we know where they stand, and we can condemn them for their willing ignorance or their obviously bad arguments, but be satisfied afterwards that we have a clear advantage over them in clarity and coherence of our own viewpoint (that of the truth!). But the agnostic is particularly infuriating because they take skepticism and run with it. They argue that truth is something which is hard to come by (true enough), and in the case of deities there simply isn't enough evidence to back up the claim that they do or do not exist. Wrong! Belief in deities is just as silly and absurd as belief in any other hypothetical nonsense, like trolls or fairies or hobgoblins, unicorns, leprechauns, ghosts, superheroes/supervillians, dwarves, elves, Nasgul, orcs, Cauldron-born, talking animals, ogres, witches, wizards, warlocks, dementors, etc., ad nauseum. The entire realm of magical and supernatural beings and their "powers" falls into the same class, and no specific deity is granted some special privilege or right to a degree of doubt about their non-existence as any other. If you rule one in, you rule them ALL in. And let's not forget that Yahweh has a host of angels in his "kingly court" as well, not least of which was Satan. There seems to be no single reason why we should entertain the idea of creator-deities and their prophets, nor distinguish "ours" (Yahweh/Jehova) from any of the other ones which have existed in the minds of men throughout history. Why not Uranus and Gaia, or Tiamat and Marduk, or Enlil the "father of the gods" in the epic of Gilgamesh, or Amon-Ra? So here's the thing, agnostics: shit or get off the pot. If you don't know what to believe, then have the courage to settle the matter for yourselves, because agnosticism is not a mature position to take. It is a resting point on the road to having some actual convictions about the way the world really is, and what it means to be rational or not. Do you think it is rational to believe that there could really be a Zamp in the lamp, or a Woset in the closet? What is the substantial difference between the whole host of supernatural beings and the Wocket in my pocket?
It is really easy to sit back and remain uncommitted to any particular belief, but at some point we all have to decide whether to believe in evolution, or global warming, or what our own sexual orientation is, or a million other things that are relevant to how we decide to live our lives. If you approach a topic of which you are ignorant, then just say you really aren't sure, you don't know all the arguments, you don't have all the information. You're still trying to figure it all out, still trying to make sense of things. But don't sit there and say that suspending judgment is really the only rational conclusion we can reach about what kinds of things are real and what kinds of things are fantastical and imaginary. It's not sophisticated to claim that there is any merit to looking at the world from a supernatural perspective, it's just annoying, and in my opinion, cowardly.
At least the theists stand for something. Agnostics only stand up for the idea that we can't know anything. Skepticism is great, but only up to a point. After that, it means you have no convictions.
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So you say they are infuriating because they "sit on the fence" so to speak and you would like for them to make a conviction either way.
That's the short version I guess! :-) But I think it's more than just that they are fence-sitters, it is that they take their position on the fence as a third option, as if maybe there is no fact of the matter, or even if there is, that there simply isn't enough information to go on for any of us to make an informed, rational, justified decision.
Actually it's two things. 1. It's their entire skeptical position that we cannot know things of this nature. Really? We can't know that I'm not at this very minute riding an invisible talking unicorn? There isn't any way of justifying my countervailing belief here? On this point, we disagree as to what reason consists of.
2. It's the fact that by setting themselves up as outsiders looking in and pretending to take some kind of epistemological high ground, they are really occupying a third position which deserves as much of an attack as does the position of the theists. Why should we atheists attack the theist and leave the agnostic alone? Either we really can know that there are not Bofas under the sofas, or we are wrong and we should all be agnostics. But that argument should make us all very uncomfortable, not least because it sets up a smokescreen to allow just enough faith to creep back in that it gives religious beliefs some justification. Oh, maybe there are no such things as gods, but then again, maybe there are!! Whooooooo, spooky! <eyes rolling>
Well I guess I would agree with you then .. they aren't taking a stand.
supernatural perspective.. .LOL sigh... so supernatural this internet vs. the theocracies thing aye?
poor Egypt.. no hot mamas coming outta there anytime soon (and imho they got em'!)
Oh aye, RB, I'm with ya there. Spent a lot of time in the middle east, it's a crying shame really... What were we talking about again? Oh yeah, agnostics. ;-)
my ex-husband was agnostic and it was extremely frustrating. I think he liked sitting on the fence to aggravate me lol. He liked to tell me there were no facts and that there was an energy to the world, blah blah blah. There is no telling what he really believes..
My parents are also agnostic but they refuse to let go of that "higher power" bs. They will agree with my atheist views but I cannot get them to deny the possibility of a deity. I find it frustrating because they are so close to the "truth" but refuse to give me the satisfaction (selfish much) of saying they agree with me completely.
get with the game agnostics :)
Ugh, I just had somebody give me that "higher power" bs today. Man I was so disappointed, the last time we had talked she said she knew the religions were nothing but stories. I had such high hopes! Argh, agnostics!
Higher power... that's the power lines that run above the streets, right?
What about the stance of the agnostic/gnostic grid?
Agnostic Atheist | Gnostic Atheist
Agnostic Theist | Gnostic Theist
Oh, thanks for that Nerdlass! I would have to redraw this though. Obviously I am displeasured with either group of theist. But there might have to be a line through the middle of the agnostic atheist group. On one hand, there are those who tend not to believe in deities, but haven't gained enough confidence to say they have solid convictions yet. I'm cool with these types. On the other hand are those who don't have theistic beliefs but don't want to have atheistic beliefs either. These are the ones who think it's somehow enlightened to take a purely skeptical perspective on the matter, as if it is irrational to be atheist. These are the ones I have a problem with.
I'm unsure where I fall, myself. I consider myself a pantheist. By my own nature, I lean towards having "wooish" feelings. However, I investigate life rationally. I envoke the woo where it is appropriate, in my awe of nature. However, deities don't make sense to me. I find them highly unrealistic and see them as being conceptual social memeplexes. Highly complex beings found in science fiction have more likelihood than man's traditional definition of god or gods.
So where does that put me?
Well I can appreciate your position. I have a very rational friend who, until he had a conversation with me anyway, believed much as you do, that there is some sort of power in or of the universe that perhaps we can somehow tap or get in touch with. Suffice to say I do not agree, I don't think it is at all meaningful or helpful to entertain such beliefs, and the stuff which gives rise to these beliefs is understood properly as just our "spirits". By this I essentially just mean our motivations, there is nothing spooky to it, but to experience life is to experience a great sense of power which drives us and gives us all the kinds of things which we value the most in the world - heart, passion, awe, will, determination, spirit, life-force, etc., and which give rise to our sense of purpose and meaning in life. One can do excellent existentialism and be just as "spiritual" as you please, and have as profound a depth of experience as can be had, by looking within us to find the source of those things which we are so amazed at and in awe of in our experience of existence. So I see no need for the pantheist route, or anything of the supernatural or mystical which appeals to our imaginations and our spirits but make no rational sense.
In any case, my point is that your position is intuitively correct; that is, I think to behold the mysteries of life and desire a profound connection to the universe and all, these are all such wonderful things and entirely good and necessary to live well, and so you are on to a deep truth about our existence. I should say, about our experience of existence, which is ultimately what matters. But there is nothing ontologically or metaphysically true about such beliefs.
So where does this put you? Kind of in a class all your own, I think. It's not an agnostic perspective per se, but it has a lot in common with theism, agnosticism, and atheism. And really that's the whole point. We all believe in essentially the same thing, which is this deep power within us that moves us and breathes life into our experiences, but the theists explain it in a grotesque way, the atheists are all too often too quick to dismiss it, and the agnostics don't know what the fuck to make of it. :-) So I don't have a moral problem with your position at all, I don't think you are being cowardly in any way or smug or any of that. I just think your position is imprecise and somewhat irrational. :-) But you're still cool in my book!
Just came across this tidbit, and thought it was appropriate and might help somewhat as an adendum to some of the things I have said so far in this discussion regarding "spirit":
"The physis, or physical nature which Thales sought to understand by linking it with water was regarded as a living substance, a kind of magic fluid which contains and imparts life and power. It is, in other words, a mana concept and is said to be a projection of the feeling of the corporate social body. Physis is related to the universe as a human soul is to its body. It is moving, vital, and in man, perhaps in other things, conscious. It is the source in the world of such effects as movement, growth, perception. Thus, the movement of fire or water, growth and activity, thought , all are related to or contain physis. But physis is not merely an uncontrolled daemonic energy. It has a structure; it is presided over by the Moira or Fates who hold it within its limits and organize it into kinds which are manifested, for example, in air, earth, fire, water. The primitive problem is to learn to control this physis in order to satisfy human needs. Magic and religion provided the first techniques. The early philosophers, being the first men who seem to have been aware of the intellectual need, sought to identify it and to use this notion to explain the visible world."
Edward G. Ballard
Tulane Studies in Philosophy
vol. 7, pages 5 - 26, 1958
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition in which there is an abnormal extraelectrical pathway of the heart. The condition can lead to episodes of rapid heart rate (
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is one of the most common causes of fast heart rate disorders in infants and children.
Alternative Names
Preexcitation syndrome; WPW
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Normally, electrical signals in the heart go through a certain pathway that helps the heart beat regularly. The wiring of the heart prevents extra beats from occurring and keeps the next beat from happening too soon.
In people with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, some of the hearts electrical signal goes down an extra (accessory) pathway. This may cause a very rapid heart rate called supraventricular tachycardia.
Most people with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome do not have any other heart problems. However, this condition has been linked with other conditions, such as
How often the rapid heart rate occurs depends on the patient. Some people with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome may have just a few episodes of rapid heart rate. Others may have the rapid heart rate once or twice a week or more. Sometimes there are no symptoms, and the condition isfound when a heart test is done for another reason.
A person with this syndrome may have:
Chest painor chest tightness Dizziness Light-headedness Fainting Palpitations(a sensation of feeling your heart beat) Shortness of breath
Signs and tests
An exam performed during a tachycardia episode willshow a heart ratefaster than100 beats per minute.Anormal heart rate is 60 - 100 beats per minute in adults, and under 150 beats per minute in newborns, infants, and small children. Blood pressurewill benormal or low.
If the patient is currently not having tachycardia, the physical exam may be completely normal.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome may be diagnosedthrough continuousambulatory ECG monitoring, such as with a
A test called an electrophysiologic study (
Medicine such as adenosine, antiarrhythmic drugs, and amiodaronemay be used to control or prevent a rapid heartbeat.
If the heart rate does not return to normal with medication, doctors may use a type of therapy called electrical
The long-term treatmentfor Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is catheter ablation. This procedure involves inserting a tube (catheter) into an artery through a small cut near the groin up to the heart area. When the tip reaches the heart, the small area that is causing the fast heart rate is destroyed using a special type of energy called radiofrequency.
Expectations (prognosis)
Catheter ablation cures this disorder in most patients. The success rate for the procedure ranges between 85 and95%. Success rates will vary depending on the location and number of extrapathways.
- Complications of surgery
Heart failure
- Reduced blood pressure (caused by
rapid heart rate)
- Side effects of medications
The most severe form of a rapid heartbeat is
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
- You have symptoms of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- You have this disorder and symptoms get worse or do not improve with treatment
Because there are some inherited forms of this condition, discuss with your health care provider whether your family members should be screened.
Olgin JE, Zipes DP. Specific arrhythmias: diagnosis and treatment. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwalds Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2011:chap 39.
Zimetbaum P. Cardiac arrhythmias with supraventricular origin. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 64.
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David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.

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I have a pretty rose bush called Peach Drift that is low maintenance and low in height but high in color and blossoms. It is considered a compact groundcover rose. I am very happy with this rosebush because the colors are gorgeous and the blooms are generous! Also, recently it was showcased on P. Allen Smith's television show.
The colors are pink, coral, and pale orange. I've had no problems with bugs or any problems and I've had it for four years. My only regret is that I planted it where I can't see it from my patio doors! I just may decide to try and propagate it.
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Turn 5 is done. Don't sent Turn 6 orders until all images are posted and I tell you to send Turn 6 instructions.
Space Ninjas -- Played by mgb519
The green ninja gets up from being knocked over by debris from the tank crash. Dark Ka and some other ninjas scale the wall. One shoots at the Death Bike, but he doesn't harm it.
Dark Ka gets more lucky. He kills a Commando on the ground below.
Two ninjas jump onto the bank roof.
One smashes a side window and climbs in.
He blows away the Commando inside.
He sees through the floor grate that there is another Commando on the floor below.


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So here we go right now on VCP we grab a single image of the card that sold in an auction. When you view the image of the card it pops up in a separate browser and you can go down the list and pop open as many as you would like and compare the cards that sold in the past and have as many windows open as you would like.
We are in the process of revamping this so that when a card sells we will grab all the images posted by the seller not just the one. So then now when you click to view the image it will be a pop up instead of a new browser window. It will tell you how many images are there with an arrow to go forward or back to view all the images.
Having the new system is cleaner and easier to use but you won't be able to open up other images and compare apples to oranges. The only way to do that is to make it pop open a new browser window every time.
So bottom line we need to know do you want the cleaner way of the pop up and not compare past cards sold or the new browser windows to compare?
Need your help on a feature..so please chime in.
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Bobby, I prefer having the ability to compare cards. Especially since I prefer centered cards. Thanks for asking.
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Buffalo, Buffalo, Buffalo… and Bison, Too
Did you know that that "Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo." is a grammatically complete sentence? For real. Also, buffalo are really cute and there should be more cute things made in their image. Here are a few of my favorites…
• The juxtaposition of bison and fabulous wallpaper is, of course, the work of Catherine Ledner. It's as if a majestic bison just wandered into a sweet country kitchen! Prints can be yours for between $250-$1700(!).
• I first fell for Banquet's "Forest Flora & Fauna" screenprint , and I'm so excited about everything they come up with. Their little "big blue buffalo" card is just the thing to send the buffalo-fan in your life. Don't we all have one?
• One of the dogs I dog-sit has a stuffed buffalo toy (though not exactly this one), and seriously- it's the cutest thing ever. I smile every time I see it on the floor, or on the dog bed. A buffalo! I highly recommend one.
• Does anyone know anything about the beautiful buffalo/bison (I'm not sure which) mural on Valencia between 18th & 19th? I think it's wonderful (and I don't think the text was part of the original design- does anyone know?). Art featuring buffalo can often be so, so Southwestern, and while that has its place, of course, I like the more abstracted quality of this, and especially all the grey.
• Regina Yunghans of Apartment Therapy spotted this light fixture at a Montreal restaurant, and I think it is my favorite of the bunch. The white paint, clean style, lovely light shade, and soft light all come together in such a wonderfully modern way- it's the new buffalo.
Images: Bison & Wallpaper by Catherine Ledner, Buffalo Card by Banquet, Stuffed Buffalo from Indian Village Mall, Mural by Tess Wilson, Light Fixture from Apartment Therapy


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Police have forced a Touhou event to cancel after threats were mailed to its venue, mirroring what happened with Kuroko and confirming the worst fears of doujin fans that a wave of unchallenged event cancellations may be imminent.
The event in question is Touhou Kamuisai 7, a regional Touhou event which was scheduled to be held in Sapporo on February.
However, the event's organisers report police and the venue forced them to cancel as a result of what happened at Comiket and missives sent to the event itself:
As a result of the influence of the threats, due to various circumstances our venue, the Teisen Hall (mostly used for pro-wrestling it would seem), contacted us to discuss suspending the event.
We discussed the matter with them, but the demands of the venue and local police to cancel the event were so strong we had no choice but to cancel.
Further clarification of this excruciatingly vague explanation was forthcoming after speculation about the nature of the threat (it was thought the event might have been cancelled just because of what happened with Kuroko) ran rampant online:
Unfortunately, our explanation of it being due to 'various circumstances' caused much confusion. This was inexcusable.
The reason for the cancellation was that the Kamuisai itself received threats.
Without going into details as to the content of the threat the Teisen Hall reported receiving, there was a threat against the event and the police and venue's operators then demanded we cancel it.
We did discuss a plan involving heightened security with guards and baggage checks, but as there is bowling alley next to the venue, it was decided it should be cancelled out of concern for the safety of those patrons.
They also formally reported the incident to police, but if their record in similar cases is anything to go by not much can expected from them – despite the culprit actually attending Comiket and leaving threatening letters in the hall, they have still yet to announce any progress.
There is considerable suspicion that the event's cancellation is a direct result of the precedent set by Comiket in yielding completely to the terrorist threats it received, and that now any such event is entirely at the mercy of crazies sending threatening letters to their venue:
"Just as expected…"
"They gave in?"
"Obviously a copycat inspired by what happened at Comiket."
"Expect more. The police probably want to eradicate doujin events in any case."
"First Kuroko fans, now Touhou otaku…"
"I don't care about this event, but you can't just give in like this. It's inviting more of the same."
"There is actually a Kuroko event at the same venue two weeks earlier."
"So the Kuroko fujoshi and Touhou otaku are squaring off against each other…"
"How useless are the police for allowing this stuff to go on?"
"That area is now the most unsafe part of Sapporo, so it's obvious that station is staffed by total incompetents."
"Our police are too busy forcing people accused of brushing up against schoolgirls to confess to groping to bother with such inconsequential matters."
"The cops are desperate to shut these events down and with Abe and his cronies back in things are only going to get worse."
"They aren't even investigating this stuff. Unless something actually happens they will do nothing."
"Just because they have not said or done anything doesn't mean they aren't investigating this at all, does it?"
"This is exactly what the criminal wanted… now all these events are vulnerable to random cancellations because of threats like this."
"Everyone was saying Touhou would be next, but because they were just a bunch of fujoshi the first time nobody took things seriously. Somebody is just going to start sending letters to every event and that will be the end of things."
"Comiket is going to be in serious trouble now."


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I have a problem to post anything from Opera Mobile (ver.12 on Android 2.3.5). Standard styles does not set focus on the edit control. A mobile style allows adding text, but pressing the button to add the post actually does nothing. Please, could anyone check whether it is a problem with the script execution or my version of Opera Mobile?
It seems like there used to be an "Advanced Search" text link up in the forum title bar that you could Ctrl-Click and get a search page in another tab. Now there's this magnifying glass icon (form button) that Ctrl-Click doesn't work for. It always opens up the search page in the same tab.
Could we get something that's just a standard URL link to the search page back? I typically want to do a search to do "research" from the thread I'm currently viewing, and I don't want to navigate away from that page in the same tab.
I can work around it, by Ctrl-Clicking the Forum tab to get a new tab for the GL forums, and then hit the search button in it, so this isn't a huge deal. But if the change is simple, please do.
And I'm seeing continuing problems with Search. If I search for posts in the last month by me (trying to provide help to a recent post that's essentially the same request as one a few weeks back), I get only 3 hits. There's been quite a few more than that.
On the other hand, remembering a parallel feature under the user profile (View recent posts), it can find all of them.
What's going on there?
Still working on the search issues.
Whether the "Advanced Search" link appears seems to be context sensitive (in a non-intuitive way).
I see it right now on this thread while reading.
But if I go into reply mode, it doesn't appear.
And after I reply and go back to reading mode, it doesn't appear.
Further, if I go here to this thread Multisampled-FBO-problem to read, it also doesn't appear.
And I don't see it on pages displaying a forum's thread index (rather than a specific thread).
This is with on the "OpenGL Style" skin, when logged in, with Firefox 13.0 (Linux).
Flipping to the "OpenGL Dark Style" skin displays the "Advanced Search" link for the above problem cases. Incidentially, I'd probably be using the dark style, but the "code" blocks are still white-on-white and thus unreadable. Would appreciate a tweak there.
Further playing with this "Advanced Search" link issue reveals that in the problem cases, the "Advanced Search" link is really there, but it is rendering white-on-white.
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Centos5, FF12 I do always see the advanced search.
Dark Photon, try clearing your browser cache.
Clearing the cache didn't fix it.


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Modern Baseball played a surprise set at The Fire with Weatherbox, Dikembe and Hightide Hotel
On Wednesday July 16th, The Fire hosted one of the best emo rock shows of the summer. Hailing from San Diego, California, Weatherbox headlined the sold-out show in support of their new record, Flies in All Directions, released this year via Triple Crown Records. On tour with Weatherbox is Dikembe, from Gainesville, on tour in support of their new record, Mediumship, released this month via Tiny Engines.
The surprise local support for this show was Philly favorites Modern Baseball, who was only announced a day before the show, and Hightide Hotel. This sold out show was easily one of the best line ups of the summer and was a truly incredible night full of stage dives, crowd surfing, sing alongs, and sweat.


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The Duchess of Cambridge attended a Royal garden party hosted by Her Majesty The Queen for the second time today, at Buckingham Palace.
This is the first of three Royal garden parties to be held at Buckingham Palace this year and around 8ooo guests attended, including Olympic champions and organisers from London 2012. Catherine chatted to the crowds, and spoke with a Macmillan nurse who she thanked for their work when her grandfather was ill in 2010. He died shortly before the engagement of William and Kate was announced.
The Duchess, who is now in the third trimester of pregnancy, looked radiant in a lemon yellow coat dress by New Zealand-born designer, Emilia Wickstead as she mingled with guests alongside HM The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, her father-in-law The Prince of Wales and his wife The Duchess of Cornwall. She wore Russell and Bromley 'Park Avenue' heels with a clutch to match called '5th Avenue' along with the fascinator by Jane Corbett first seen at the Royal Order of the Garter procession in June 2012.
The Duchess wore a rose pink dress by the same Emilia Wickstead when she attended the event for the first time in May 2012.
It is thought Catherine will not attend any of the other parties, as she begins to slow down towards the birth in July, but we may be surprised at an appearance in the near future.


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The Telus Centre is a 48,000 square foot creative space filled with state-of-the-art technologies and services for connecting Edmonton to the world. It is equipped with state-of-the-art learning and communication technologies to allow learners from around the world to participate in synchronous (real time) or asynchronous (anytime) events and programs. This building contains classrooms, an experimental learning lab, a 300-seat auditorium, the Mactaggart Art Collection, Gallery A, and the China Institute.
This lobby space is often used to host conferencences and events along with the classrooms and auditorium. This building sits on the North Campus of the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The capital of Canada is Ottawa, in the province of Ontario. There are offically ten provinces and three territories in Canada, which is the second largest country in the world in terms of land area.While politically and legally an independant nation, the titular head of state for Canada is still Queen Elizabeth.On the east end of Canada, you have Montreal as the bastion of activity. Montreal is famous for two things, VICE magazine and the Montreal Jazz Festival. One is the bible of hipster life (disposable, of course) and the other is a world-famous event that draws more than two million people every summer. Quebec is a French speaking province that has almost seceded from Canada on several occasions, by the way..When you think of Canada, you think of . . . snow, right?But not on the West Coast. In Vancouver, it rains. And you'll find more of the population speaking Mandarin than French (but also Punjabi, Tagalog, Korean, Farsi, German, and much more).Like the other big cities in Canada, Vancouver is vividly multicultural and Vancouverites are very, very serious about their coffee.Your standard Vancouverite can be found attired head-to-toe in Lululemon gear, mainlining Cafe Artigiano Americanos (spot the irony for ten points).But here's a Vancouver secret only the coolest kids know: the best sandwiches in the city aren't found downtown. Actually, they're hidden in Edgemont Village at the foot of Grouse Mountain on the North Shore."It's actually worth coming to Canada for these sandwiches alone." -- Michelle Superle, VancouverText by Steve Smith.


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Jose Reyes took batting practice today, but didn't do anything distinguishing against minor leaguers Mike Antonini and Dillon Gee.
Reyes hadn't faced a pitch since last May, and the Mets are debating whether to force-feed him six at-bats a day in minor league games for several days before giving him a couple of exhibition games.
"I feel good. I don't play since last May, so I can't wait to get on the field,'' Reyes said this afternoon. "Right now, I'll take it one day at a time and see what happens next.''
Reyes said he's been running 100 percent for the past week without any problems to his hamstring. Even so, there's a difference between running sprints in the outfield and the type of running – stopping and starting and changing of directions – done in a game.
NIESE NOT SHARP: Projected fifth starter Jon Niese had a rough day, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings against the Marlins.
Even so, Niese was given credit for the victory today over the Marlins by the official scorer.
NOTEBOOK: Today was supposed to be Johan Santana's turn to pitch, but the Mets didn't want to start him against the Marlins, the team he'll face next Monday on Opening Day at Citi Field. Santana will get his work in minor league games this week. … Jenrry Mejia gave up a run in 1 1/3 innings today. … After a sluggish spring, Jeff Francoeur is starting to come around with three hits, including two doubles. … Infielder Ruben Tejada, who could stick with club if Reyes opens the season on the disabled list had two hits to raise his average to .339. … The Washington Nationals claimed reserve catcher Chris Coste on waivers.


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So Foxy: Put a Fox on It in 2012?
For awhile it's been birds and owls. In the past it's been other woodland creatures. Could 2012 be the year of the fox? Not only are they adorable, creative folks the world over love to adorn their handmade wares with fox images, making incorporating this possible animal trend quite easy!
Sly, curious, copper-colored and mysterious, it's no wonder adults love fox decor as much as kids sometimes do. Seeing a resurgence after the popular Wes Anderson-directed "Fantastic Mr. Fox," you can find fox graphics on everything from tea towels, napkins, pillows, welcome mats and more:
1) Quilted Fox Print by Gingiber $20
2) Fox on a Bike Bath Mat $25
3) Woodland Fox Magnet $4.50
4) Foxy Fox Print $26
5) Copper Fox Dinner Napkins $25
6) Fox Screen Print Tea Towel Copper $18
7) Fox Pillow Cushion $55
8) Fox Clay Animal Figures $48.43
9) You're a Fox Nursery Art $14
10) Hand Screen Printed Fox in Burnt Orange $28
What do you think? Will you be putting a fox on it?


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I get caught up in things here inside the walls of the Peaceable. I finished the novel, and am now considering my options, wondering where I can get a book-cover design that doesn´t make the story look like a lurid murder tale or soft-core pornography or do-it-yourself project. I need to negotiate with the publisher of another book, and get the spiders off the ceiling beams without meeting them personally or gassing myself. All that kind of stuff.
And then the bell rings at the front gate, and somebody brings me back to earth. Some bodies.
My office looks over the patio and a slice of street. I can see when someone is coming.
These days, with the Italian albergue closed for a while and the weather clear and warm, we see plenty of pilgrims – more than our average numbers. They come at the end of the afternoon, windblown, windburned, and smiling, mostly young, all of them very hungry.
Paddy and I came here to retire, not to write books. We wanted to help out pilgrims now and then. The pilgrims we see these days are reminders of the blessing the camino continues to be, and the direction, perhaps, we are heading into. We have had 14 pilgrims stay here with us since the turn of the year. They are what´s real about here. They keep me from drifting into full-blown hermit-hood.
Spanish men who do not leave their names. Koreans whose names we cannot decipher from the record book, as they are written in elegant script. Miguel, who claims his tendinitis was healed here, overnight. A worldly, handsome Dane, three apple-cheeked Italians from Bologne with a smart dog called "Porky," and Camilo, a French boy from Brest walking backwards from Sevilla, on his way to Lourdes. They brought richness to our house, and sweetness and light and sometimes hassle, and all was swept away with them the following day.
Three of the 14 were hospitaleros, other hosts at other pilgrim hostels. Some were honored guests: a hospitalero trainer from British Columbia came for the weekend, and hiked with me up into the peaks of the Camino San Salvador, where we checked the snow conditions for some pilgrims on their way up there. We ate and drank and shmoozed, in English!
Others were more like boarders: a silent German girl, parting from a hospitalera gig of several months, unhappy and insular and traumatized, facing a winter on the road. She kept to herself. We left her alone. It was not a happy time for any of us. But I know she will be back. She lives on the camino, lives for it. We don´t do that. Not any more. We love our camino and our pilgrims, but we are not centered there. Our lives are rich and varied and rooted not on The Way, but in this extraordinary little town.
I have not been out and about much, Moratinos-wise, in the last weeks, I lost touch with the local gossip, the English lessons curtailed by work schedules and family feuds. I curled up inside our walls and just worked on books, traveled a bit to visit friends.
At church this Sunday Milagros handed me a three-page flyer called "El Veladero," a monthly newsletter from the Escuelas Campesinas program that she and Modesto and Raquel are part of – I have written about their meetings in blogs past. This month´s edition is a special one: it is all about Moratinos. Moratinos in the past six years, and how it is exceptional in the district, because it is so wide-open, progressive, and growing. Not just because of we foreigners coming in and starting things, but because the Milagros Boys are building a restaurant in the bodegas, and because Don Santiago and several local families have resurrected the Corpus Christi celebrations, November retirement dinners, the after-Mass vermut gathering. Because so many of the people here get along, and work together, set aside their differences and actually enjoy living in what might otherwise be a "nowhere" place.
It all is true, and now it is not just me and this blog saying so. It´s official!
And now I must get up and go outside these walls and ask Julia why she sent us over a bottle of cider this morning, and see if maybe she wants to take a paseo, hear what song Fran is singing today.


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INFS6240-B Database Management System (Spring 2018)
Course Details
Course Description
About The Instructor(s)
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account.
Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (01/08/2018 - 04/28/2018)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Seats Available: 1 Seat!
Credits: 3
This course presents the concept of a database environment and the spectrum of capabilities considered to be part of the database management system. The course provides an overview of topics and related issues in planning, designing, implementing and managing a database. While all four models of database are examined, the course emphasizes and provides experience with the relational model and with an SQL-compliant database management system.
J. Packy Laverty, Ph.D.
Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems
412-397-6477 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 310


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ASHTON – Amboy coach Kelly Whitman knew her team needed to answer quickly after the Newman Comets scored twice in the first inning of Saturday's 1A AFC Regional championship game.
The response she got was an immediate, long-distance call from slugger Cassey Doege in the bottom of the first.
Amboy needed that and more for a 12-9 win and its third regional title in as many years.
"Earlier this year, we would have buckled after Newman came out and scored like that," Whitman said.
"I knew we had to put a couple up right away to change the direction of the game," Whitman said. "If we hadn't, I think it could have turned out to be a very different game."
The Comets got on the board first, as Mary Alice Oswalt drove in Laura Turnroth and Jaimie Hurd with a line-drive double to the center-field fence off of Amboy's Lauren Akre (16-7).
"We started out just like we wanted to," Oswalt said. "The bats started out strong. We just couldn't let them come right back, but they did, and when they put seven up, that just took our energy right out."
Amboy (16-7) came out swinging against Turnroth. The first seven batters reached base with six of them reaching on hits.
The big blow was Doege's 3-run home run down the left-field line.
"The home run definitely got us going," Akre said. "I know after we scored all those runs, it felt like the pressure was really off of me."
Doege wasn't finished. She added a double and a single to her line and drove in a run in the third and sixth innings.
Michaela McCoy also drove in three runs.
"We needed that first inning, and the big hits there," Whitman said. "But, we won the game by executing later in the game and scratching across a few more runs."
Newman (9-8) clawed back into the game with three runs in the second, Oswalt drove in two more with another double.
Amboy expanded the lead to 9-5 with single runs in the second and fourth.
Newman missed a golden chance to get closer in the fifth as they loaded the bases with one out.
Only one scored on a wild pitch by Akre, who got two crucial strikeouts to escape the inning without further damage.
"You don't want to give up runs, but that inning could have been a lot worse," Akre said. "That kept them from getting momentum."
Newman made one last charge in the seventh as Oswalt, Stevens and Trujillo all reached base to start the inning.
After a Julie Hurd pop out to third, Erin Pasley came up with an RBI single. Stacia Walter followed with a double to center field that scored two more runs.
With runners at second and third, Akre buckled down and got Madalyn Klein and Turnroth to pop out to the catcher.
Star of the game: Cassey Doege, Amboy, 3 hits, 2B, HR, 5 RBIs
Key performers: Mary Alice Oswalt, Newman, 2 2B, 4 RBIs; Michaela McCoy, Amboy, 3 H, 3B, 3 RBIs
Up next: 1A Dakota Sectional semifinal, Amboy vs. Milledgeville, 7 p.m. Wednesday


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The bloviating, partying, and high-minded panel-discussing that is the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is just getting underway this week. Which prompts the question: What's really important this year?
To answer this, I called my favorite Davos Man, Ian Bremmer, just before he hopped on an airplane to Europe. He gave me his preview of what he'll be discussing in his public and private meetings during the week. (The swells who attend WEF actually refer to their one-on-ones in Davos as "bilaterals.")
If you're unfamiliar with him, Bremmer, 44, runs the political-risk consultancy Eurasia Group, based in New York. A political scientist by education, Bremmer wrote his doctoral dissertation at Stanford University on the impact of the imploding Soviet Union on the Russian Diaspora who would suddenly be expatriated from the Motherland. (He concluded that, for the most part, Russians had made themselves at home far from Russian soil and would do just fine under new regimes.) His firm, which he started in 1998, consults with large multinational companies, financial institutions, and governments which, he says, "observe the rule of law." He aims to provide "unvarnished analytical information and research," he told me. "I wouldn't want to be in a position to write something about clients that isn't accurate."
On a daily basis, Bremmer is in a position to offer opinions and analysis about just about anywhere in the world. I asked him to tell me his three hot-button issues heading into Davos. Overachiever that he is, he gave me four. (He also appeared last week with celebrity economist Nouriel Roubini in a session moderated by Rana Foroohar of Time magazine.) Notably, Bremmer believes the most pressing concerns at Davos this year will for the most part not be economic, which stands in contrast to recent years where subjects such as the eurozone crisis, U.S. fiscal embarrassments, and a feared China hard landing have preoccupied decision-makers and opinion-mongers in Davos.
Bremmer's hot list, below.
Chinese reform
Bremmer observes that the Chinese political leadership under President Xi Jinping is "more engaged in substantial reform than we've seen in 20 years." At the top of their list: corruption, financial-sector reform, a free-trade zone in Shanghai, and making state-owned enterprises more transparent to government leaders. "All of those things are really overdue," Bremmer says. "But they will create losers. The reason they haven't done anti-corruption before is that it will piss a lot of people off." For example, cleaning up China's massive shadow banking system will cut off a lot of credit, no small factor for economic and political stability in China. "This is why Xi has created a lot of power around his own person," Bremmer says. "He has an understanding that this stuff is not easy, and that his actions will create a backlash."
The reforms may well create an opportunity for Western companies. "Some will see that as state-owned enterprises are squeezed for capital they're going to be interested in working more with large multinational corporations," Bremmer says. "In this regard, U.S.-Chinese relations will improve. China wants more stability given all that is going on internally. At the same time, I don't think we'll see improvements in intellectual property and other cybertheft emanating from China."
MORE: Yet another China credit crunch: What's going on?
Renewed emphasis on U.S. foreign policy
Bremmer notes that the non-issue of 2014 — the U.S. economy — boosts the significance of US. foreign policy. With the conventional wisdom that the U.S. economy is not in decline, a major concern at past WEF gatherings, and with President Obama not burdened by budget showdowns and other crises over the domestic economy, his second-term team can focus again on matters abroad. Unfortunately, Bremmer doesn't see things going very well for the U.S., especially given that many of its allies are having a more difficult time with their own foreign policies. "Britain, Japan, and Israel have no choice" but to follow the U.S., he says. Ditto Mexico and Canada. "Everyone else is hedging. That creates problems for multinationals." For example, U.S.-based companies increasingly are being asked to prove they are not working with the National Security Agency.
As well, Bremmer isn't particularly high on the U.S. Secretary of State. "John Kerry is a smart guy," says Bremmer. "He's capable. But he wasn't Obama's first choice. He doesn't have the access to the President that Hillary did. He got his legs cut out on Syria. He doesn't know Asia well." Bremmer thinks Kerry does have a shot at completing an Iran deal; he is less optimistic about Kerry's chances brokering an agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians.
MORE: 10 most shocking NSA revelations of 2013
Emerging markets
Developing countries have, in Bremmer's view, a success problem. "As these places get wealthier their people demand more," he says. Citizens in Turkey, Brazil, and Thailand, for example, want accountable governance. "In that environment, political capital for leaders is hard to come by. The domestic environment is more challenging," and along comes an international problem: "With the U.S. coming out of recession and easing its monetary support, capital is harder to come by." This has hurt capital markets in developing countries, which creates domestic concerns. Bremmer's run-down of emerging markets to watch? Columbia and Mexico ("the next developed nation, which is great") are in good shape. Brazil and Indonesia look reasonably good. "Turkey looks horrible. India looks bad. Argentina and Venezuela are disasters. Russia looks bad."
MORE: Brazil's economic trap
Energy abundance, etc.
On that happy note, Bremmer turns his attention to a grab bag of other issues, including the ramifications of a potential oil glut. "Lots more production from the U.S. and Libya, plus Iraq in a low-growth environment mean prices go down. And then they go down again if an Iran deal happens. This is really problematic for petro states that haven't engaged in diversification and economic reforms." On the list of countries to be concerned about: Nigeria, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
Bremmer concludes by noting that though we're not fretting over the U.S. economy or Europe this year, it's not as if everything is hunky-dory either. "It's a benign environment for the U.S. going forward. But Obama is unpopular. There is no upside for legislative gains. No free trade agreement, no immigration bill. No minimum wage hike. The gap between rich and poor is not moving. It's a true issue." He's not particularly upbeat about Europe, which is "just not an exciting topic this year. It's a hard slog. There's less concern about the eurozone collapsing, but there is no reason to do business there."
MORE: China's quest for a new energy source heads to space
But there's one good place for Ian Bremmer to do business in Europe, at least this week: Davos, of course.


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Geeking Out for Development: WaterHackathon Generates Solutions
To find innovative solutions to water and sanitation development challenges, the World Bank and the Water and Sanitation Program are reaching out to new, rather unlikely partners. Computer programmers, designers and other information technology specialists were invited by the World Bank and various technology partners to compete for 48 hours in 10 cities around the world this month. Their aim: to create the easily deployable, scalable, and sustainable technological tools that respond to specific water and sanitation challenges in developing countries.


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I've returned yet again from sneaking the heck out-of-town for the holiday mess. This time last year, I was sipping from young coconuts in Cambodia, while this time last week, J. Legume and I were singing carols to rats scurrying around subway tracks. How time flies. Of course, New York is quite the star of holiday messes and nostalgically visiting the Macy's windows was one of the worst ideas I've ever had, but we survived. I sit here with my cup of Stumptown (which is actually available ALL OVER THE PLACE in NYC), which you surely know if you've caught Blogtown's coverage of New York print media's obsession with Portland through the years as I have, but I digress. My point is, I have some photos to share from *before* my hiatus, which means I can then reminisce about cooking with my sister in Bushwick some more, and so on.
And one more thing – the winner of the Vegan Sandwiches giveaway will be announced soon! Thank you guys so much for the submissions. I'm still working my way through making every single sandwich idea (maybe), and most importantly, waiting for the copy to come my way from the publisher (gosh dang media mail!) so I can send it to the winner.
Hiatus updates and homemade Sriracha developments when I return.


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2018-19 NCTA Teaching about Asia Seminars
The East Asian Studies Center, in collaboration with the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), is engaged in a national, multi-year program to improve the teaching of East Asia in America's schools. Hundreds of teachers have taken this seminar and remain committed to incorporating East Asia into their curricula.
The program is composed of three primary elements:
- a 10 week, 30 hour spring seminar, or a weeklong summer seminar;
- classroom implementation; and
- a follow-up component.
Those who complete the program will receive:
- a solid foundation for teaching about East Asia;
- texts and resources on East Asia;
- the option to purchase three graduate credits from IU;
- a certificate of participation;
- a $150 grant to your school for the purchase of East Asian resources; and
- a $350 personal stipend.
Participant Commitment
- Attend all sessions of the seminar and prepare required assignments
- Complete three lesson plans, one each on China, Korea, and Japan
- Implement these lesson plans in the year following the seminar
- Participate in a follow-up event and submit a report on how the lessons were implemented
- Continue integrating East Asia into the curriculum wherever possible
First priority is given to middle and high-school teachers who are in the strongest positions to teach East Asia in their classes, but elementary educators may also apply. Highest priority is given to teachers of world geography, world history, world cultures, religion, economics, and language arts/literature. Media specialists, art teachers, world language teachers, guidance counselors, and Gifted and Talented teachers who are in a position to promote the sustained presence of Asia are also eligible to participate. In-service educators must be employed in a K-12 public or private school to be eligible.
Please note: Teachers are only eligible to participate in the program once.
Contact Information
Theresa Kang
Director, National Consortium for Teaching About Asia, Indiana University
Tel: 812-855-0685
Anthony Ross
Outreach Coordinator
Tel: 812-855-9319


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Tony (GSF)
Tony is a character in the 3D Universe who is mentioned in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Character history
Tony was a member of the Grove Street Families who, by 1992, had been killed. He is buried in the cemetery in Los Santos and is mentioned by Sweet during the mission Sweet & Kendl.


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|The US Federal Reserve's decision to delay the unwinding of its quantitative easing (QE) program has boosted global financial markets. This has further strengthened developing-country currencies and equities, which were already recovering some of the value lost in recent months after speculation about QE began in May. Developing-country business sentiment indicators improved in August, in line with indications that activity is mending following several weak months. Oil prices declined around mid-September but prices remain elevated.
|Global financial markets gained value following the decision by the US Federal Reserve to postpone the withdrawal of quantitative easing in September as had been expected. Pressure on developing country asset prices and currencies had already begun to reverse in mid-August. But the strengthening trend intensified following the Fed's announcement. Since the announcement, the MSCI Emerging Market Index rose 2.6 percent, with some benchmark indices gaining as much as 6 percent (Turkey). Developing country currencies also appreciated vis-a-vis the US dollar, up by 2-4 percent in India, South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey. While the respite is welcome, risks and uncertainty remain particularly in countries with large external financing needs and pressures are likely to reemerge when talk of an eventual taper returns.
|Business sentiment in developing countries is improving, with some exceptions. Manufacturing Purchasing Manager Indices (PMIs) are pointing up in several major developing countries. In particular, China's manufacturing PMI edged up to 51.8 in August, the highest in 2 years, in line with an acceleration in industrial output growth to a 10.2 percent annualized pace in the three months ending August. Although output growth was weak in July for Brazil and Mexico, August PMIs were up for both – suggesting that the remainder of the third quarter should show improvement. Business sentiment is also improving in Turkey, and in South Africa where manufacturing PMIs rose to 50.9 and 56.5 respectively. In contrast, sentiment deteriorated in India and Indonesia, with sub-50 PMIs in both pointing to further weakness.
|Oil prices have retreated after reaching a 7-month high in early September. Brent and WTI are down 7% and 4% respectively since peaking on September 6th, but remain 7% and 12% higher than in June. The surge reflected a spike in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and concerns over the potential for spillovers to oil supplies from the region. Supply disruptions in Libya (3 million mb/d), Iran (1 million mb/d each) and to a lesser extent Iraq and Nigeria also played a role. Markets remain well supplied, as lost production was offset by increased output from Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter. Despite raising its production to record levels, Saudi Arabia still has an estimated 2 mb/d of spare capacity, which combined with the easing of geopolitical tensions, are likely to put downward pressure on Brent. The price of West-Texas intermediate oil was largely untouched by these events, and the Brent-WTI spread, which exceeded US$ 20/bbl earlier in the year, has averaged less than US$ 4/bbl since July.
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George and The Man in the Yellow Hat are preparing for Christmas but each has no idea what to give the other for a present. They follow each other around town, hoping to discover a clue. They enlist the help of Hudley, the Pisghettis, Gnocchi, Bill, Betsy Steven and even Professor Wiseman. Three original songs are introduced along with other classic holiday music. G
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What are some ways to dress up my favorite sweater?
Elevating your favorite sweater is easy, just be sure to keep these tips in mind when creating your look.
While a sweater is most predictably paired with denim, try buttoning up this soft layer over an overtly feminine dress. A textured, shrunken sweater can feel intentionally coy over a printed frock—especially one that explodes with volume from the waist down. Pair the whole look with tights, and wear your spring dresses well into winter.
Feminize and decorate your most boyish cardigan or pullover with a cluster of pins and gems. Gather grandma's old brooches and special pieces that mix and match metals, pearls, and rhinestones. This unexpected shine can elevate an otherwise casual look to feel party-worthy.
Your mohair, furry, or fuzzy textured sweaters look totally scrumptious when styled with a lingerie-inspired camisole or dress. Let a silky number intentionally stick out the bottom of a warm knit. This combo can look romantic (especially in creams and nudes) or very '90s-esque (in a slip-dress-and-cardigan sort of way).
In the spirit of true high-low dressing, pair a menswear crewneck sweater with super fun party pants. Think: sequins, prints, or embellishments. Since your sweater will feel roomy and understated, you can take risks with some seriously festive trousers that would otherwise feel too costume-y.
A thin, longer cardigan can feel new when lassoed in with a thin belt. Try a colorful or metallic belt that can define your waist, and pair your cardi-belt combo with a knee-length skirt.
Glamorize any old sweater by pulling back your hair and letting an amazing pair of earrings steal the show. Look for earrings that are oversized and over-the-top with gems, shine, and shape. Skip necklaces or bracelets that compete, and pair back to a simpler pant or jean (a cropped skinny, perhaps) and a super sexy heel.
A traditionally cabin-friendly sweater can feel super relevant with a sexier fabrication, like leather. A leather pant (slim works, or try a baggy silhouette for extra cool points), shorts, or skirt updates this knit for date night or holiday celebrations. Be thoughtful in your color pairings—perhaps dark green with black, or a soft peach with burgundy—to really make an impact.
You probably are already familiar with Emily Current and Meritt Elliott. These Los Angeles-based stylists are known for their work with red-carpet favorites like Emma Roberts and Mandy Moore, to name a few. In addition to their noteworthy stylist careers, the ladies are also the geniuses behind the beloved denim brand Current/Elliott. They will be answering your style questions, so be sure to submit your most pressing queries today!


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WEC speaks at Baltic market integration conference
Einari Kisel, WEC Senior Fellow, commented on European energy market policies and discussed the role of the World Energy Council in a presentation at the Conference on the Baltic Energy Market Integration Plan (BEMIP) on 14 September in Vilnius, Lithuania. The BEMIP aims to connect the electricity and gas markets of the Baltic states (Lithuania, […]
Posted on 14 September 2012
WEC speaks at Baltic Sea CCS conference
WEC was invited to speak at the Conference on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Warsaw, Poland, on 6–7 March. The conference, organised by the Baltic Sea Region Energy Cooperation (BASREC), a ministerial process under the umbrella of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, covered how joint regional solutions could lead to a rapid […]
Posted on 7 March 2012


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The Java Business Integration runtime (JBI runtime) provides a distributed infrastructure used for enterprise integration. It consists of a set of binding components and service engines, which integrate various types of information technology assets. The binding components and service engines are interconnected with a normalized message router. Binding components and service engines adapt information technology assets to a standard services model, based on XML message exchange using standardized message exchange patterns. The JBI runtime provides services for transforming and routing messages, as well as the ability to centrally administer the distributed system.
This JBI runtime incorporates the JSR 208 specification for JBI and other open standards. The JBI runtime allows you to integrate web services and enterprise applications as loosely coupled composite applications within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
The distribution of the JBI runtime includes a Java EE service engine, an HTTP SOAP binding component, a WSDL shared library, and Ant tasks described in JBI Tasks. For information about JBI administration in the Enterprise Server, see the Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server 2.1 Administration Guide.
Additional components, tools, and documentation are available for download. Refer to Project Open ESB for more information on the additional components, tools, and documentation that are available.
The Java EE Service Engine acts as a bridge between the Java EE and JBI runtime environments for web service providers and web service consumers. The Java EE Service Engine provides better performance than a SOAP over HTTP binding component due to in-process communication between components and additional protocols provided by JBI binding components such as JMS, SMTP, and File.
The JSR 208 specification allows transactions to be propagated to other components using a message exchange property specified in the JTA_TRANSACTION_PROPERTY_NAME field. The Java EE Service Engine uses this property to set and get a transaction object from the JBI message exchange. It then uses the transaction object to take part in a transaction. This means a Java EE application or module can take part in a transaction started by a JBI application. Conversely, a JBI application can take part in a transaction started by a Java EE application or module.
Similarly, the JSR 208 specification allows a security subject to be propagated as a message exchange property named javax.jbi.security.subject. Thus a security subject can be propagated from a Java EE application or module to a JBI application or the reverse.
To deploy a Java EE application or module as a JBI service unit, use the Admin Console or the asadmin deploy-jbi-service-assembly command. For more information about the asadmin deploy-jbi-service-assembly command, see the Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server 2.1 Reference Manual.
Section 6.3.1 of the JSR 208 specification describes the jbi.xml file. This is a deployment descriptor, located in the META-INF directory. To deploy a Java EE application or module as a JBI service unit, you need only specify a small subset of elements in the jbi.xml file. Here is an example provider:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?> <jbi version="1.0" xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/jbi" xmlns:ns0="http://ejbws.jbi.misc/"> <services binding-component="false"> <provides endpoint-name="MiscPort" interface-name="ns0:Misc" service-name="ns0:MiscService"/> </services> </jbi>
Here is an example consumer:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?> <jbi version="1.0" xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/jbi" xmlns:ns0="http://message.hello.jbi/"> <services binding-component="false"> <consumes endpoint-name="MsgPort" interface-name="ns0:Msg" service-name="ns0:MsgService"/> </services> </jbi>
The Java EE Service Engine enables the endpoints described in the provides section of the jbi.xml file in the JBI runtime. Similarly, the Java EE Service Engine routes invocations of the endpoints described in the consumes section from the Java EE web service consumer to the JBI runtime.
To determine whether a web service endpoint is enabled in the JBI runtime environment, you can set a jbi-enabled attribute in the Enterprise Server. This attribute is set to false (disabled) by default. To enable an endpoint for JBI, set the attribute to true using the asadmin set command. For example, if an endpoint is bundled as a WAR file named my-ws.war with an endpoint named simple, use the following command:
asadmin set --user adminuser server.applications.web-module.my-ws.web-service-endpoint.simple.jbi-enabled=true
Determining whether requests from a web service consumer are routed through the Java EE Service Engine is unnecessary and deprecated, but supported for backward compatibility. You can set a stub-property named jbi-enabled in the consumer's sun-web.xml or sun-ejb-jar.xml file. This property is set to true (enabled) by default. Here is an example of the sun-web.xml file:
<sun-web-app> <service-ref> <service-ref-name>sun-web.serviceref/calculator</service-ref-name> <port-info> <wsdl-port> <namespaceURI>http://example.web.service/Calculator</namespaceURI> <localpart>CalculatorPort</localpart> </wsdl-port> <service-endpoint-interface>service.web.example.calculator.Calculator</service-endpoint-interface> <stub-property name="jbi-enabled" value="true"/> </port-info> </service-ref> </sun-web-app>
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Barry Wides, Deputy Comptroller, Community Affairs, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCC PhotoKarol Klim, an OCC Community Affairs Officer who works in the agency's Atlanta field office, answers questions on regulatory issues at the State Small Business Credit Initiative Conference in Chicago on October 1, 2012. The conference was hosted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 contained a number of programs designed to increase lending and expand jobs in small businesses. One of those programs, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), was created to provide $1.5 billion in federal support for state programs designed to increase the amount of credit available for small businesses. The funds can be used to reinvigorate existing state small-business credit programs or to develop new ones.
In this edition of Community Developments Investments, we share with you a couple of examples of how the SSBCI program is being used. Cliff Kellogg, Director of the SSBCI at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, provides an overview of the program. He describes several of the most popular types of small-business credit enhancement products that states are funding through the SSBCI.
Idaho is presented as a case study on how a state worked with lending institutions to design and implement a credit enhancement product that would help stimulate small-business lending. Local bankers, through their participation in the Idaho Bankers Association, provided leadership and critical guidance during the process. They expressed the need for a product that addresses the unique circumstances that limit credit to small-business borrowers while being easy enough to understand that it can be adopted by banks of all sizes and types in the state. Rather than developing a customized approach from scratch, Idaho borrowed ideas from a product used in Michigan. Still, adoption presented challenges for the banks, and those efforts are discussed from the perspectives of both a community bank and a multistate regional bank.
The Idaho banks' commitment to meeting the credit needs of the communities they serve is evident in the interviews with banking leaders. All of them recognized how SSBCI-supported state programs could benefit their small-business customers, and all mentioned their sense of having a civic responsibility to help create jobs and expand the state's economy. As one banking leader put it, the Idaho SSBCI is "good for the bank, good for our customers, and good for the economy."
We've also included brief case studies showing how two of the more popular SSBCI programs, a collateral support program and a loan participation program, have been used by banks.
As we go to publication, the SSBCI is in a critical phase of its implementation process. This newsletter is part of the OCC's effort to raise awareness of the program and to share emerging best practices.


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Julianne Hough's Hair at the 2013 Golden Globes
Texture and volume were the key elements of Julianne Hough's hair created by stylist Riawna Capri of Nine Zero One Salon. "Julianne's dress was so beautiful and glamorous; we wanted to add a bit of edge with the hair and make-up to give a slight contrast that created the final overall look," says Capri. Learn how to prep, create the sides and top to this chic, edgy and sophisticated style below.
STEP 1: Hough's hair was prepped with Unite's Blonda Shampoo and Conditioner to brighten the tone.
STEP 2: For maximum root volume, Unite Expanda Volume was applied 1-3 inches from the roots.
STEP 3: Hair was then round brushed.
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STEP 5: Starting in the back, Capri used small, horizontal sections on the top of the head, backcombing the hair 1-2 inches from scalp to create volume. She then continued forward to the hairline leaving out the final front section. The final backcombed "Mohawk" was clipped out of the way.
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Privileges, exemptions, and immunities of international organizationsInternational organizations shall enjoy the status, immunities, exemptions, and privileges set forth in this section, as follows:
(a)International organizations shall, to the extent consistent with the instrument creating them, possess the capacity—
International organizations, their property and their assets, wherever located, and by whomsoever held, shall enjoy the same immunity from suit and every form of judicial process as is enjoyed by foreign governments, except to the extent that such organizations may expressly waive their immunity for the purpose of any proceedings or by the terms of any contract.
Property and assets of international organizations, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall be immune from search, unless such immunity be expressly waived, and from confiscation. The archives of international organizations shall be inviolable.
Insofar as concerns customs duties and internal-revenue taxes imposed upon or by reason of importation, and the procedures in connection therewith; the registration of foreign agents; and the treatment of official communications, the privileges, exemptions, and immunities to which international organizations shall be entitled shall be those accorded under similar circumstances to foreign governments.
(Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, title I, § 2, 59 Stat. 669.)
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- Founded: 2012
- Founded by: David Alewine
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
David Alewine, the creator of The Linen Napkin, has a passion for craftsmanship. He believes that "the things that leave a lasting impression ... are those that are made by the hands of a person with a deep passion for their craftsmanship." So it's no surprise that all of the table linens offered on The Linen Napkin are handcrafted by David himself.
Growing up in Indiana, David always had an appreciation for design and craftsmanship. Over the years, as he has traveled the world, David found himself gravitating toward the makers, those folks who put their efforts into creating tangible objects. As he became an avid entertainer, David noted that most table linens are thrown together with little care for quality and construction. The Linen Napkin is David's effort to bring a little more quality to the tabletop.
With holiday entertaining upon us, this is a great time to discover an e-tailer like The Linen Napkin. David's high quality handcrafted napkins would dress up any dinner or cocktail table ... and they'd also make great gifts.
The offerings on the site are broken down into categories: shop by fabric (linen or cotton) or by pattern or lack thereof. In addition to dinner napkins, The Linen Napkin offers cocktail napkins and placemats and coasters.
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The UK is clawing its way out of a recession, our cousins across the Irish Sea are doing all they can to avoid bankruptcy and millions of us are fearful of redundancy. Things are tight. However, in the world of Premier League football, the party has carried on as normal. Fans pay fortunes to fund the wages of players earning as much as £200,000 per week. This can`t be right, can it?
Or do you think, so what? It`s a free market and players are perfectly entitled to earn as much as they possibly can. After all, it`s a short career which could be over tomorrow and players contribute multi-millions to the Exchequer. In the past players missed out on the profits their talents generated – better they get the money than some fat cat in the boardroom, surely?
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Women Happily Divorced – Feeling Young Again
I was with a group of girlfriends the other night. These are all women happily divorced. A rowdy bunch for sure!
One of the ladies was telling us that she would have never found her soul mate if she hadn't had the courage to leave a miserable marriage. She said that she never knew this level of love existed. And she was talking emotionally and physically!
The more we talked about it, the more I heard a common thread. All of these ladies perceive themselves as much happier after their divorce than before. More empowered, more worthy, more balanced – happier.
Another one of the ladies commented that women our age, who had the courage to break away from their miserable marriages, can feel young and full of promise again. They can get that old "sass" back. They just have to give themselves permission to do so. These women were perfect examples.
Remember… that young girl… who used to get giddy when she saw a boy she liked? The girl who used to feel like she could do anything? That girl can be you, and you are the only one that can give yourself permission to feel that way again.
Women feeling that exuberance for life and love again. Feeling brave, confident, flirtatious. And I don't just mean flirtatious with men, I mean flirtatious with life!
These are women happily divorced. Women who want to enjoy life to the fullest. Women who take control of their happiness.
With confidence comes sass, and with sass come flirtation. With flirtation comes fun. And isn't that one of our goals in life – to have more fun? To enjoy life to the fullest? To be in each and every moment?
Even physical intimacy takes on a new meaning. It isn't for procreating anymore. It's for fun. Yes, it's also for showing someone how you feel about them, but it's fun. That feeling of playfulness is prominent in these women's lives again. They are enjoying themselves.
This is one of the benefits of being the leading lady in your own life. Giving yourself permission to have fun again. And what you do with it is up to you. Because it's your turn.
New life! Fresh start! Endless possibilities!
You have been given a second chance at happiness! You can feel young and sassy again! Give yourself permission to live the life of your dreams! Be one of the women happily divorced!
Your happiness is a choice – your choice. The time is now! The power is yours! Use it!
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The point during sexual intercourse where a man is irreversibly about to blow his load. The very worst time to have to cease coitus in an emergency.
Shit! I was on the vinegar stroke when Julie's dad burst through the door.
by Busted Hyman July 07, 2006
The facial expression during sex that coincides with the last thrust before coming.
Imagine the contorted 'fuck face' being pulled by the male as hes about to come, and compare to the wincing one would experience when sucking a lemon, or tasting vinegar. Hence, the vinegar stroke.
Imagine the contorted 'fuck face' being pulled by the male as hes about to come, and compare to the wincing one would experience when sucking a lemon, or tasting vinegar. Hence, the vinegar stroke.
Ah man, I was banging this chick, and I was up to the vinegar stroke when my phone rang. Ruined the moment.
by Jaberoni March 13, 2009
the pre-orgasmal point of no return for men during the sexual act, where failing to blurt your mess will result in blue balls
i was pulling up to the vinegar strokes when she woke up and caught my sticky gift in her freshly opened eye
by linton gillespie April 04, 2006
The often odd, varied and bizarre facial expressions a man make at the point when he is is just about to ejaculate. The same sort of faces you would pull if you had just quaffed a pint of vinegar.
I was just getting into my vinegar strokes when the doorbell rang.
by Bert Quock May 26, 2006
The final moments prior to when a man orgasms. At this point he can no longer stop himself from ejaculating no matter what happens. He will make a face as though he has just smelled vinegar. It is said that if you peer into a man's eyes during his vinegar strokes you get a glimpse of his soul.
Justin and I accidentally walked in on Kyle during his vinegar strokes. Now we know things about him that no other person can.
by FlexPPE1 November 22, 2011
the point of no return for a man during sexual intercourse in which he can not stop until he ejaculates, and looks as if someone put a spoon full of vinegar and made him smell it
as seen on "the league"
as seen on "the league"
steven, so my dog started to lick ass, as i was banging my chick but since i was in the vinegar strokes i had no choice but to finish.
andy, ive been there man ive been there
andy, ive been there man ive been there
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The point at which there is no going back when you are about to shoot your load!
Quick, get off! I can hear my dad coming up the stairs!
I can't, I'm on the vinegar strokes and this yop has got to fly!
I can't, I'm on the vinegar strokes and this yop has got to fly!
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|The Master and the Molotov
This is a bit of a startling mission, because Dimitri has asked to meet you, not Faustin. Something must be up. Well, something is indeed up, because Dimitri is asking you to kill Faustin. The story is a bit complicated here, and we won't ruin the whole thing for you, but let's just say that if this isn't done, then both Niko and Dimitri are in a bit of trouble themselves. Dimitri tells you that Faustin is heading to his club, which is due north from your location, just a hop, skip and a jump away. You know what you have to do.
Boost a car and drive north up Mohawk Avenue, taking a right on Tulsa Street. This is where Faustin's club, the Perestroika, is found. Drive into the arrows across the street from the club, and you will get a text message from Dimitri after you watch Faustin head into his club with his protection. He'll let you know that he left you something around the corner of the club. Head to that dot on the HUD, where you'll find some body armor. This will certainly help you out in the fight forthcoming.
Head into the club and make sure to have a firearm, preferably your shotgun, equipped. A cutscene will ensue where Faustin laments about his situation to you, and about how he's been betrayed by Niko and his very own brother. Of course, you're largely disinterested in this story. Faustin will run off, leaving you to deal with his two goons. As soon as you gain control, do both of these enemies in at close-range with your shotgun. Then, turn around and draw your attention to the enemies in the bar and dining area. Switch over to your uzi or pistol if you desire and begin taking out more of Faustin's goons, remembering that at some point, Faustin will run off, and you'll have to give chase. When this happens, leave any residuals in the bar (though grab what ammunition and money you can from dead enemies) and head through the back hallway and outside.
As soon as you head outside, turn right and do in Faustin's remaining bodyguards. Then, approach the stairs leading up to the building's roof, taking out any remaining enemies on or around the stairs. When you near Faustin, he'll begin to fire on you from a defensible vantage point. Your best bet is to rush his position, relying on your body armor to suck up some of the damage dealt by his firearm as you deal the killing blows. When he's dead, Niko will phone Dimitri to let him know the deal is done. Hopefully, it will have worked out in Niko's favor.
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Norfolk has received numerous awards and accolades in recent years, including being named as one of the Happiest Cities for Families and ranking sixth in the nation as a Best Job Growth Area for college graduates and seasoned workers. In 2013, Norfolk was the recipient of an American Cities of the Future award and was named one of the top five cities for entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur.com.
Norfolk is home to EVMS' main campus, which is located in the heart of the city's historic district.