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Friday, January 16, 2009
Goodby, Angel
The light is gone.
Princess Sunni died this morning, in her own bed in her own home, resting peacefully in Judi's arms.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Another Miracle
After having a great day this last Sunday, including having her kibbles laced with mushroom gravy, Judi's Princess Sunni had a restless and sleepless night. By early Monday morning, she was panting heavily and seemed a little weak. The weakness advanced rapidly: At 7:00 am she could get around the house, but by 9:00 she couldn't cross a room.
Alarmed, we took her to the vet. We actually had an appointment, but we had to wait an hour and a half past the appointment time to actually be seen. By this time Sunni was so weak she had to lean against the wall to stand (though stand she did -- what a trooper!) The vet quickly (like, you should be quick after having made this obviously very sick patient wait an hour and a half) diagnosed acute anemia. The most likely cause for sudden onset of acute anemia: Internal bleeding. The most likely cause of internal bleeding: A cancerous tumor on her spleen.
Judi was, as you can imagine, beside herself. She had to surrender Princess Sunni into the care of the vet's office -- something she was loathe to do, as the last time we had done this, with my beloved BJ, she had died overnight in their care. But Sunni needed an ultrasound of her abdomen to confirm the diagnosis. If it was a tumor on the spleen, that wasn't the end of the world -- she could have her spleen removed, though only after an expensive blood transfusion to strengthen her for the surgery.
Leaving Sunni behind was one of the hardest things I think Judi has ever done, but she did. And then it got worse: The vet called to tell us that the ultrasound revealed tumors not only in the spleen, which could be removed, but in the liver, which could not. If the bleeding was from the liver, it was over. Our bright light would be extinguished forever.
The only way to tell would be to "open her up." To perform surgery would require that blood transfusion. The vet said the odds were way against Sunni and he recommended euthanasia. Besides the possibility that the bleeding was from the liver and incurable, it was also possible that she would be "riddled with cancer."
But Judi knew that Sunni has beaten the odds before, with the brain tumor. Give her the blood transfusion. Open her up. If the bleeding is solely from the spleen -- the only possible "good" outcome -- remove it and we have a little more time with our Earth Angel. If it's any of the many other dire situations that the doctor fears... we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. As long as Sunni doesn't suffer.
Last night our Princess received her blood transfusion. It was a long night. A night when we feared she would die away from home and the people who loved her.
But she didn't. This morning we were able to visit her in the hospital before she was prepped for surgery. We actually got to spend more than two hours with her, which was absolutely incredible. Having had the transfusion, she was much stronger than when we left her yesterday, though of course still not back to her usual self. But she did wag her tail when she first caught sight of her Mommy, and that cheered her Mommy more than my words can say.
The doctor came by to warn us again that he felt that things would go badly, that Sunni would be riddle with cancer, that we needed to be prepared to have her euthanized on the table. That the only possible good outcome would be that the bleeding would be limited to the spleen. Judi said she was prepared. We left a phone number.
Here's a very poor quality picture of the Princess snapped with my phone, before she went for her face-to-face with the Grim Reaper:
We knew the surgery would commence about 11:30, and that the earlier we heard from the surgeon, the worse the news would be: If all went for the best, he wouldn't call until he was actually out of surgery.
At 12:10 the phone rang, and Judi started crying as she picked up the receiver.
The surgeon's words:
"We're out of surgery."
Once again, the little miracle beagle beat the odds. The bleeding was limited to the spleen (she's now spleenless). Tonight, we have been informed, she's awakened from the anesthesia and is resting peacefully. Soon she will be home, and emitting light as always.
We aren't denying the cancer in her liver. It's still there, and probably not treatable, in the long run. But for now, we aren't worrying about the long run. We are thinking about tomorrow, and the prospect of a beautiful little beagle face looking up at us with beautiful brown eyes, and a beautiful white-tipped beagle tail wagging, and a little more time with this angel who came down from Heaven to bless our lives, and is working miracles right and left as she goes.
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
You need to wear shades
Judi and I were ruminating on what it is about Princess Sunni, her little miracle beagle, that made us so joyful when she comes into the room.
Judi: She comes in and looks up at you and wags her tail, and, and...
Me: ...you feel happy.
Judi: She makes you feel happy. She brings light. She gives off light.
Me: She's an LED!
Judi: A what?
Me: A Light Emitting Dog.
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I recently heard an interview with Freeman Patterson in which he referenced the importance of "Removing the Labels" when making an image. This simple, yet powerfully insightful statement has become a bit of a mantra in my photo-making lately.
Over the last couple of years I have spent a great deal of time creating documentary images for a few different conservation organizations. These images have/and are being used to promote and spread the word about various properties and preserves. I had been (and must admit that I still am) spending heaps of time pouring over natural history texts; trying to learn as much as I could about the species in my area. As I hiked any given trail each bird sound, each tree, each rock that I knew of would almost shout out its name to me. It became a little too much and I found that my obsessive studying had diminished my passion for the getting out there a little bit. So, I backed off of the research for a while and tried to re-discover what attracted me to nature and nature photography in the first place. After a lot of soul searching I realized that it was that it was the raw, child-like wonder that I used to experience when I would go exploring had been replaced by a type of cataloging mentality that was much more left-brained than right brained. In other words, I was becoming much less of the artist that I inspired to be and was drifting more towards (although a long way off from) the biologist that I had always wished that I could've been.
Now, obviously there is nothing at all wrong with wanting to know as much as possible about the world around you. Too many people drift around in a sort of blissful fog in totally oblivion in regards to their surroundings. I just happened to go the other side of the spectrum which can be just as mentally crippling if not kept under control.
So, right now I am really enjoying getting out and working hard to "remove the labels" for the natural world and enjoying just "seeing" and "being" while I'm out and about. Although I cannot say that my images have vastly improved –the public can be the judge of that– I have come a long way back towards and the point where looking through the camera makes me gasp in excitement at my subject instead trying to grapple with where it happens to fall in spectrum of natural history.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Removing the Labels
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|Treforest Industrial Estate, Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Cadw (Welsh for: to keep/to protect, Welsh pronunciation: [ˈkadu]) is the historic environment service of the Welsh Government and part of the Tourism and Culture group, Cadw works to protect the historic environment and heritage sites of Wales, and to enable accessible, understandable and life-enhancing experiences of Welsh history, culture and landscape.
Aims and objectives
As the Welsh Government's historic environment service, Cadw is charged with protecting the historic environment of Wales, and making it accessible. To this end, it identifies four aspects to its work:-
- Conserving Wales's heritage.
- Sustaining the distinctive character of Wales's landscapes and towns.
- Helping people understand and care about their place and history — and the place of Wales in the world.
- Making a real difference to people's wellbeing in Wales.[1]
Conservation and protection
In Wales in 2011 there were three World Heritage Sites, 29,936 Listed Buildings, (493 Grade I, 2,124 Grade II* and 27,319 Grade II); 4,175 Scheduled Monuments, 6 Designated historic wrecks, and 523 Conservation Areas, all of which provide statutory protection. A register of significant Welsh battlefield sites is also underway.[1]
Cadw has specific responsibility for 127 historic sites in state ownership. Many of Wales's great castles and other monuments, such as bishop's palaces, historic houses, and ruined abbeys, are protected and maintained in this way, as well being opened to the public.[2] Cadw is the successor body in Wales to the Ministry of Works.
Distinctive character
There are 58 Historic Landscapes and 376 Historic parks and gardens in Wales. Cadw is also undertaking urban character studies of urban areas. Eight had been completed by September 2013.[3] Combined with a register of buildings and ancient monuments at risk these aim to enable management decision making and grant allocation to strengthen the character of different areas.[1]
Understanding history and place
Cadw operates most of the heritage sites in its care and opens them to the public. In 2010-11 there were an estimated 2 million visits to Cadw properties. In some cases, these are major tourist attractions and offer tours of the monuments, exhibitions and display panels. Cadw also produces books and guidebooks on many of their properties. However many of the sites are unstaffed, free to access, and have interpretation boards to explain their significance.
Cadw Membership, formerly known as Heritage in Wales, gives the member free admission to all Cadw properties for the length of their membership (annual or life). Cadw has also entered into reciprocal agreements with English Heritage and Historic Scotland and Manx National Heritage.[4]
The five most visited properties in 2010-11 were:
- Caernarfon Castle (192,695 visits),
- Conwy Castle (190,031 visits),
- Caerphilly Castle (94,707 visits),
- Harlech Castle (93,242 visits),
- Beaumaris Castle (80,660 visits).[1]
To provide a better context for the history of Wales, Cadw is developing thematic 'All Wales Interpretation Plans', that can develop themes across numerous sites and localities. There are eight themes:-
- Origins and prehistory.
- Roman invasion and settlement.
- Celtic saints and pilgrimage.
- Churches, chapels and monastic landscapes.
- Castles and Princes of Medieval Wales.
- Artistic responses to the landscape.
- The Defence of the Realm — Pembrokeshire.
- Wales — the first industrial nation.[1]
Making a difference
The Valuing our Historic Environment Group estimates that in 2011, 30,000 jobs and £840 million per year of added value can be attributed to the Welsh historic environment of Wales, as well as the less quantifiable benefits in leisure, recreation, health and well-being.[1] Historical and cultural events are one of the ways people are encouraged to engage more thoroughly with the places and history of Cadw properties, and some 200 events a year are held.[5]
Equivalent organisations
- England — English Heritage
- Scotland — Historic Scotland
- Northern Ireland — Northern Ireland Environment Agency (formerly the Environment and Heritage Service)
- Isle of Man — Manx National Heritage
See also
- Abbeys and priories in Wales
- Conservation in the United Kingdom
- Historic houses in Wales
- Castles in Wales
- Museums in Wales
- Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
- Scheduled Monuments in Wales
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Cadw Historic Environment Position Satatement 2010-11 Accessed 1 October 2013
- ↑ Introducing Cadw accessed 31 August 2013
- ↑ Understanding Character, Cadw studies of Welsh towns
- ↑ http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/ Official Cadw website
- ↑ Cadw Events web page


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Moved to states for temporary work. Always loved beers. Did not realize that there was such a huge variety out there. Tried some different beers early on in the game, mainly Blue moon, shock top, Samuel Adams, Dundee etc. Then got hooked to the real stuff through FFF's IPA, which i ordered at random at a pub, the name of which i do not seem to remember. From then on, i have tried to learn as much as i can, about beers. My favorite styles : IPA/DIPA, Stouts/Imperial Stouts, Belgian strong ales and any good beer as such. I love the hops and i believe that is the best thing that has ever happened to beers. I am trying newer styles and newer breweries. Learning, drinking and rating day by day. I recently got into home brewing as well. My third batch is in the fermentation stage and i am really excited to see how it turns out. Beer advocate has been a good forum to review the beers and read others reviews. The thing with craft beers is, it is expensive. Hell a lot expensive. Looking for some BAs out there who have the same passion and feel the need to pool in. Till then a lonely yet exciting sailing.
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Looks like this little guy had a GREAT time at the Cheese Factory!
Here's a recap of some of my favorite recent fan comments. Thanks for another fun month of cheesy conversations!
From @tonyaswank: I'm glad @TillamookCheese is there to add a happy tweet to my Twitter feed. Otherwise the world would look quit bleak today.
From @ClioMouse: Bring me some @TillamookCheese curds! I'll pay you in cash in an empty parking lot. 🙂 But really.
From @Brienne: Vote for my date to Alisa's wedding Saturday: A) Louie the Chihuahua, B) A package of Tillamook Swiss slices, C) Old dude I met in Glacier.
From @puckthecorgi: @TillamookCheese Your vintage white makes even cancer meds taste good! Well, okay, not GOOD, but certainly BETTER
From Harrison F.: I would like to thank everyone who is a part of Tillamook and the special care and artisan craftsmanship that could only be a part of the exclusive Tillamook name, brand, and cheese makers. Being a winner in the September contest of the cheesemaking quiz with the gift box of both cheeses I know and relish and those I find exquisitely new. I could not appreciate such a chance and perhaps a little luck at what all at Tillamook has given to me, especially the cheese :). Thank you all and especially Laura Schatz.
From James H.: I pledge allegiance to the cheese of the great state of Oregon, and to the flavour for which it stands, many loaves in my tummy, divisible, with great texture and the best taste for all.
From Jamie H. (a service person in Afghanistan): Afghanistan's a great place, but its in poverty of my native Tillamook's delicious cheese. Hopefully by getting some, and sharing it with the Afghan leaders I work with, we can make Tillamook cheese an important part of the peace process here.
From Erica F.: My son was so excited to get to see the cheese being wrapped up and thought it was even cooler when he got waved to by one of the employees haha 🙂 Thanks for the wonderful experience! (photo above)
From VeNicia G.: I would give my left arm for a year's supply of Tillamook cheese. Maybe even the right one. For sure, if it included ice cream & yogurt! I moved away from the PNW, but Tillamook in my store here makes me feel at home…CHEEEEESY? perhaps. But TRUE. =oP
From Eric G.: Ever want to stir things up a little? Try packing a baby loaf or two in your carry-on when you fly home from Tillamook area. Let's just say that the TSA guys told me it looks a little too much like bricks of C4 (explosives) for them — no fun. When I got home and ate on it, though, it was certainly worth the trouble!
From Jessica: The Loaf Love Tour made our day in Redmond on Saturday! Here's our little dude in a cheese coma…
Love that you used the photo I shared of my son at the cheese factory :) Look forward to visiting again... hopefully soon
Hi Erica,
Thank YOU for sharing the photo on Facebook. We hope you can make it back soon too!
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Hi Hayley, a little story just for you. I met some "hobo-street-musicans" in the metro the other day, I drew a portrait of one of them in my sketchbook that I later gave to him, He became really happy, then I asked them if they could play any Paramore they said no, I jumped on the next metro and never saw them again. But they kinda looked like this sort of.
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Collusion: An malicious activity between two or more persons to defraud another game user.
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Online Game: Multiple clients connect a host server through the Internet so that they may play network game.
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Stole Over $166,000 During Six Years
Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams Jr. sentenced Penny Parker Green, age 34, of Bowie, Maryland, today to 54 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, in connection with a scheme to steal over $166,000 from the ARC of Prince George's County, which provides in-home support, daycare and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Judge Williams ordered that Green pay restitution of $166,137, and forfeit two laptops, three desktop computers, a printer, XBOX, Wii, Playstation 3 and four HDTVs obtained as a result of the scheme.
The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge David Beach of the United States Secret Service – Washington Field Office; and Chief Mark A. Magaw of the Prince George's County Police Department.
Green was employed by the ARC of Prince George's County and according to her plea agreement, from November 2006 to February 2012, Green stole $166,137 from ARC and up to 72 group home residents. Green used her ARC corporate credit card to: purchase airfare to Aruba, an island tour and a sunset sail; install custom closets in her home; and purchase computers, electronics, furniture and other merchandise and services. Green also directed other employees to withdraw cash from individual residents' bank accounts for her personal use. Finally, Green stole petty cash that was intended for the benefit of individual residents to purchase items for herself. Green concealed the thefts by submitting paperwork that falsely described the expenditures, and then debited individual residents' accounts for the purchases.
Today's announcement is part of efforts underway by President Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force (FFETF) which was created in November 2009 to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. With more than 20 federal agencies, 94 U.S. attorneys' offices and state and local partners, it's the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud. Since its formation, the task force has made great strides in facilitating increased investigation and prosecution of financial crimes; enhancing coordination and cooperation among federal, state and local authorities; addressing discrimination in the lending and financial markets and conducting outreach to the public, victims, financial institutions and other organizations. Over the past three fiscal years, the Justice Department has filed more than 10,000 financial fraud cases against nearly 15,000 defendants including more than 2,700 mortgage fraud defendants. For more information on the task force, visit www.stopfraud.gov.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein thanked the U.S. Secret Service and Prince George's County Police Department for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein praised Assistant U.S. Attorney Christen A. Sproule, who prosecuted the case.


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When i record the Solaris Midi output with the joystick, it sends CC 16 & CC 17 to my sequencer.
But when i playback this midi track, those controllers doesn't have any effect on the Solaris. I cannot manage to have a joystick recording playback.
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Yes, this still has to be fixed in the OS. The coder at the time only implemented NRPN for MIDI input control of the joystick parameters, it seems....
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I am so happy Pixar's latest offering in feature films is very entertaining with an appealing story. After the dissatisfying movie Cars, no one could guarantee Pixar could match the success and brilliance of The Incredibles. But thanks to Brad Bird, (the same director and writer of Incredibles) their latest movie, RATATOUILLE didn't disappoint.
Better tell Brad Bird to make some room on his awards cabinet because this movie will surely bag him another of those golden statues. Mr. Bird is an outstanding animation director and writer. His latest creation, Ratatouille is possibly one of the finest animated films in Pixar's arsenal. I came into the movie expecting a good movie, I was delightfully wrong…It was great!


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A diverse, global scientific community, collectively worrying about how to feed a growing world population expected to reach 9 billion by the year 2050, will provide the focus and collaboration needed to meet the challenge, CNN host, Washington Post columnist, editor-at-large of Time magazine, and bestselling author Fareed Zakaria, PhD, said July 14 at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 2013 Annual Meeting & Food Expo® in Chicago.
Despite a pervasive "atmosphere of gloom" over the global economy and the inability to solve the world's problems, a new global system has emerged that is producing "an explosion of human talent," and an unprecedented opportunity for stability and innovation, Dr. Zakaria said.
"We always tend to worry about crisis and doom, and somehow we always recover," Zakaria said. "What is new is that we have created a global economy and a new global system," for which we have yet to "fully recognize its power, depth, and strength."
"Countries that were once opposed to each other (economically and politically) are now joined in this global system, and they are participating in and playing by the same rules," Zakaria said. They include Brazil, China, India, and other countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. In addition, the Internet provides information access to scientists throughout the world.
"That is the big event of our lifetime – the rise of the rest," Zakaria said. "Dozens of countries that were locked out of the global economy have found a way to plug in and play in the new global system." As a result, "we face enormous challenges, but they are not going to be challenges of decay, but of growth and abundance."
So how will the world boost food production by 70 percent over the next 40 years, ensure enough usable water to produce and process this food, and solve the world's other problems?
Problems have historically been solved by "harnessing the human response," Zakaria said.
Zakaria referenced the 2009 H1N1 pandemic as an example of how well-publicized and well-coordinated global concerns over the spread of the disease resulted in its containment.
"You have to worry," said Zakaria. "It is worrying in a productive, purposeful manner that you overcome the challenge that you are worrying about. If all of us worry about human collapse, decay, and decline, as long as we are worrying about it in a productive way, we will avert it."
• For more than 70 years, IFT has existed to advance the science of food. Our nonprofit scientific society—more than 18,000 members from more than 100 countries—brings together food scientists, technologists, and related professions from academia, government, and industry. For more information, please visit ift.org.


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Buck Honored (finally!); Beckkkkkkkkket; Bonds Upset; Grady Jackson Cut?; Ricky Davis Loves the Heat, The Chargers Do Not
(Kansas City Monarchs, Satchel Paige far right, Buck O'Neil with cap to the side)
Buck O'Neil was honored by the Hall of Fame for a lifetime achievement award in Boston before Game 1.
As writers, there's always some kind of muse that spurs the emotions and drives us to finish any particular piece.
Buck O'Neil, at least for me, was something way more special.
I remember passing out on the couch after writing all night even though I didn't want to miss the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (July 2006).
Buck was going to be there. I couldn't miss it. That was my people. I had a connection with Buck that I'll never understand.
A couple of hours later, I woke..hearing his voice. Buck O'Neil, as he sometimes did, was leading the audience in a sing-a-long.
"The greatest thing in all my life is loving you…."
This isn't footage of the ceremony, but it's the same song.
I'm not going to lie. I can be a man and admit that I wept–as I am now. This man affected me. Seeing Buck so happy and singing so peacefully, I knew he didn't have much time left. It was too special a moment. He was Pop Pop.
I was in constant contact with Bob Kendrick of the Negro League Museum in Kansas City trying to get an interview with Buck with a sense of urgency. I tried for months before and months after the ceremony. Mr. Kendrick tried to get something done (Thanks Mr. Kendrick), but he would just chuckle and say that Buck was a busy man.
It never happened.
Buck was always doing this and doing that. I understood Mr. O'Neil wanted to give the world his last breath and who am I to be so damn selfish.
I miss him like crazy and never even knew him.
Whenever I see a picture of him or hear his voice….
I interviewed pioneer writer, Justice B. Hill of MLB.com and we discuss Buck and all things baseball. It will be up later today.
Something I wrote shortly after Buck's death. Hard to believe it's been a year.
Pop Pop died.
America sighed.
The Negro League cried.
Where have you gone Ole Man?
Do come back and smile like only the little boy can.
You were not a "boy" but a man.
Over 36 players you MLB ushered in a seven year span.
Jimmie Armsted, Oscar Charleston, Welday Walker, Jim Zapp to all of you Buck can highlight with a mere tip of his cap.
Frank, Felipe and Dusty remember the pain
It will keep you sane
Until Buck gets voted into the Hall of Fame.
Gone are coaches three. Part of baseball's soul is sure to flee. For the love of God, America don't you see!
Baseball's tarnished history we must continue to attack.
Have your children proudly wear the Kansas City Monarch hat
As America should reminisce of the timeless echo…
That resounds with the historic crack of Buck O'Neil's bat…
World Series Game 1. Boston 13, Colorado 1.
Here's a stat for you. Boston scored the last 11 runs with 2 out.
What else is there to say. Josh Beckett continued his meteoric rise into the pantheon of all time post season pitchers with another opposition ego crushing performance. In running his post season record to 4-0, Beckett is showing and proving his mettle–this kid is no joke. He struck out the first five en route to sitting down nine total in seven innings. Dustin Pedroia charged Red Sox Nation with a bomb over the Green Monster to start the game in his first ever WS at bat. Meaningless stat, but it was the first time a pitcher led off the game with three K's, while a teammate hit a lead off home run. As long as Beckett is pitching, there is nothing happening. He's untouchable right now and the Rockies only chance is to get after the rest of Boston's rotation. It only gets worse as The Bloody Sock pitches next.
Boston had a record 9 extra base hits and have a presence that shows they will not be denied. Colorado came into the game on a ten game winning streak and were reduced to the expansion team they came into the league as. Manny Ramiriez is a ridiculous machine. He was 3-4, two RBI singles an intentional walk and a double before being lifted late. Pedroia and Youkilis are setting the table for Manny and Ortiz (who is a shell of himself with a banged up knee. It shows at the plate). Mike Lowell was the only starter to not knock in a run. If the Sox win it all, Manny should get major consideration for playoff MVP…I'm sure Beckett's name is already carved on the award.
Barry Bonds is upset.
He's mad that the Giants basically fired him. I tell you one thing. If it wasn't for Barry Bonds, there would be no Pac-Bell Field or a resurrection of Willie Mays jersey sales, or packed houses wherever he played.
He was a walking billboard making money for the organization whether he walked, struck out, hit bombs, was booed, dismissed reporters, or the team won or lost.
Fourteen All-Star game selections. A record seven NL MVPs. Eight Gold Glove awards.
"I did, and then I got fired," Bonds told a group of about 450 people in the audience. "Shame on me, huh?"Bonds, who broke Hank Aaron's home run record with No. 756 on Aug. 7, was told last month by Giants owner Peter Magowan that he would not be brought back for a 16th season in San Francisco.Bonds, dressed in a dark suit jacket and tie, entered to a roaring standing ovation and repeatedly drew loud applause from an adoring crowd through the nearly 90-minute forum. They chanted, "Barry! Barry!" One person hollered, "We love you." Others took pictures on cell phone cameras or sported shirts with Bonds' No. 25.
What are you going to do now San Francisco? Peter Magowan, you've dismissed the man who has made you rich (If not Barry, then who?). Barry should have been allowed to leave on his own terms. Funny how these organizations are let off the hook even in greed. If you don't get ARod, you're done for long time. Do your fans deserve this?
Atlanta Falcon's run stopper, Grady Jackson was inexplicably cut Wednesday.
Several players refused to comment to inquiring reporters–including recently outspoken Alge Crumpler. DeAngelo Hall did not:
Two-time Pro Bowl selection DeAngelo Hall did not refuse comment. He critically summed up much of what other players would only say off the record.
"If that's the case, they need to cut about 52 [players], they can cut me, too, they can cut all 53 of us," Hall said when told that according to Petrino, the release of Jackson was a football decision. "Ain't nobody playing the way they should be playing right now. Obviously. We're 1-6.
"To single out Grady is asinine. It's ridiculous. We got so many players that haven't made a play around here. It don't make no sense. We gave a lot of people jobs. To sit there and single Grady out and say that's the reason why, that's ludicrous. If you've got something else better and more concrete to go off of, I'd love to hear it. I'm not buying that one."
Petrino said that defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer contacted some defensive players Tuesday to let them know of the decision. Petrino said he was not concerned about player backlash.
"It had absolutely nothing to do with anything but football," Petrino said. "It was just the way we wanted to go. We felt like for our best opportunity to win games, the next nine games that we played, that this was the right move to make and that's really all there is to it. We made the move and we're moving forward."
Wow! The wheel fell off this franchise a long time ago. Bobby Petrino might not be around to draft a bevy of offensive talent in the upcoming draft. Brian Brohm your draft stock is falling.
Don't show up to New York on draft day unless you bring a change of clothes.
During the teleconference with TNT yesterday I learned of Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker and Minnesota Timberwolve guard Ricky Davis trading places.
The deal gives Miami the third scoring option it wanted in Davis. The Heat will try to fit him in alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade – the 2006 Finals MVP who'll miss a few more weeks while recovering from knee and shoulder surgeries.
Walker helped the Heat win the 2006 NBA title but hasn't had the easiest time dealing with Heat coach Pat Riley's strict conditioning standards. He was briefly suspended last year because his body-fat measurement wasn't within team limits, and he came to training camp this month not in the shape Riley wanted.
"It's always difficult to get traded," said Mark Bartelstein, Walker's agent. "It's well-documented there were issues between Pat and Antoine that were out there hanging over everyone's head."
Walker did not play in Miami's final two exhibition games. Riley said he kept him out of Tuesday's preseason finale because, "I know what he can do."
So he'll do it for Minnesota now – or, perhaps, someone else.
Minnesota is looking to replace some of the luster lost by trading Kevin Garnett. 'Toine is past his prime, but will provide versatility to a young team that will be searching for an identity all season.
Antoine, you've always wanted to be a leader, now is your chance. Good luck brotha.
The San Diego wildfires are blazing a devastating path of destruction and helplessness throughout the city. Please keep everyone you know in the region in your thoughts and prayers. A cloud of smoke can be seen 1000 miles off the coast heading to Hawaii by satellite. Qualcomm Stadium is being used as a temporary shelter.
A decision hasn't been made where the Chargers are going to play Sunday–if at all.
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders planned to decide Thursday whether the Chargers will be able to play Houston as scheduled Sunday at their Qualcomm Stadium home.
"We're waiting as long as we can to assess the need for a shelter as large as Qualcomm," the mayor's spokesman Fred Sainz said Wednesday.
"The mayor, when he spoke yesterday, said the concern is really not a football game, the concern was to assure people evacuated from their homes that they have a a safe place to go," Sainz said. "That remains our priority."
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16 Responses to "Buck Honored (finally!); Beckkkkkkkkket; Bonds Upset; Grady Jackson Cut?; Ricky Davis Loves the Heat, The Chargers Do Not"
Shaq thought Kobe was selfish and a ball hog? They don't call him–er he doesn't call himself "Ricky Buckets" for nothing:) This season is gonna be so entertaining…for all the wrong reasons.
Beckett's been doing it. In fact, the best in-person sports event of my life was his canvas:
Not to change the subject…………..but Modi got them good ole boys hot…………http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jack_mccallum/10/18/mvp.race/index.html
The original article "Its Not Steve Nash's Fault: A Study in White Privilege" and Jack McCallum's response can be accessed in this "response to the response":
Josh Becekett is the best pitcher I've seen in a long time. The control and location of his pitches is cfrazy sick. As a Yankees fan it's painful to watch knowing we could have had this kid. He's money.
Buck rest in peace. Too littlte too late.
As for the wilf fires.
This is proff that we as humans aren't in control of anything. We need to come together and support each other. All races. Celebrate what we bring to this world as individuals together. You never know when you might find yourself in a life threatning situation with a stranger, are you going to stop and ask what color they are if you need help? I doubt it. Stop the madness. We are all important to this world. I wish the mst would stop acting like blacks are insignificant.
R.I.P. Mr. O'Neill
I always loved his class and grace ever since I 'discovered' his amazing story during Ken Burns' 'Baseball' and always stopped whatever I was doing whenever I heard his voice on TV or the radio. There's always a place for people like Mr O'Neill in the human struggle for dignity because even though injustice can make you angry and bitter sometimes it can also make you more determined to be a good person. Mr O'Neill embodied that and for that I appreciate him and don't need a too-little, too-late plaque posthumously erected after he's passed on. That's good, Baseball, real good to dis this man at the end of his life by not electing him into the HOF when he was alive but to do it after he's stepped off this coil. No thanks, I know his legacy is in Kansas City and not someplace where they would have made him the night janitor fifty years ago.
Don't be bitter, Barry, because living well is always the best revenge and you'll be just fine where ever you end up next year.
I'll keep an eye out for it Miz but the way Peterson runs for the Vikes I'm not expecting too much.
Barry Bonds was a shell of his former self this year. To say that Peter Magowan is greedy because he doesn't want to sign a 43 year old traveling media circus, who by the way, can't play the outfield anymore and there's no DH in the NL is flat out ignorant. I don't think Bonds should be "fired" as he put it, but if he can't contribute then why try to re-sign him for what he deems his value is? He wasn't fired, he just won't be re-signed. There are more than a handful of baseball players that are informed they aren't going to be re-signed, where's the pity party for them?
Bonds is grown man. He knows how it works in baseball, which is why this whole "they fired me" outlook he has is kind of weird.
That Buck O'Neil was snubbed by those who vote for the HOF once again tells you all you need to know about the white MSM.
I leave for amonth and find Boney STILL making a fool of himself. The more things change….
If Barry's play is so foul and irrelevant then why is he number one the league in intentional walks every single season?
Barry will always be feared…just like R Moss.
We'll see who has the cojones to insert Barry 6th in the batting order next season. If Barry has capable protection?
Stop hatin' and Barry will get his ring. Because of raw and sheer hatred of Barry Bonds, major league baseball has made millions. Way more than his salary. Its ridiculous.
He deserves that respect regardless of how you think of him.
I'm a Barry-Man all the way. Greatest player I've ever seen, hands down. His range in the OF is diminished, yes, but his smarts, hands, timing and the rest are still high caliber. DH would be the best for him, but he can still play, make no mistake. Would you rather watch Adam Dunn? (Years ago I watched Dave Kingman play LF–urk!). The SFG's need to "get youth" as they claim–who better to have around than BLB? Can you imagine being a young player and getting the chance to learn from the best? It could have worked in SF, management responded too much to the "Bonds fatigue" of (some) fans and (all) local media. Our loss. He can't be "replaced."
[…] Malcolm X and Buck O'Neil are the two people who have affected me the most. Malcolm had a rage that wells up in all of us. The difference is, he let it out. He spoke straight to the point and will an intelligence that left his critics both confused and enlightened. Yeah it was like that. I won't speak too much on Malcolm because I have a piece I'm working on to be posted Feb 21, the day of his assassination. My goodness I wish I had the opportunity to meet him as much as I wanted to meet Buck. […]
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The first thing for making things invisible is to learn about what causes it visible in the first place. Whenever electromagnetic (EM) emission hits the surface of an object, three things can happen: it can be reflected, refracted or absorbed. Depending on the materials, this creates characteristic habits, noticeable by the human eye (if the radiation is within the visible spectrum), or by various electrical equipment. Basically, for an item to become invisible, the path of these electromagnetic waves must be disrupted between their source and the detector. The easiest way to do this is to stop the reflection of EM radiation completely, absorbing the energy so that it can not be detected. Plasma stealth is a technique currently being developed in order to achieve radar invisibility.
Plasma is a collection of free-flowing ions and electrons; it interacts with electromagnetic emission, absorbing and dissipating the energy from incoming EM waves. If a shroud of plasma could be maintained around a plane, it could be used to soak up incoming radio waves, preventing the aircraft from being detected by radar. Unfortunately, plasma emits a visible glow, which would highlight the plane to onlookers. Light absorption can also be used to make objects invisible to the human eye. For example, NASA has developed a coating made using carbon nanotubes, capable of absorbing 99 per cent of the EM radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, infrared and far-infrared parts of the spectrum. Objects painted with the nanotubes are intensely black, and the technology has significant capabilities for hiding cars in the blackness of space. Unfortunately, most of the time there is enough light that painted objects would be conspicuously dark on Earth. A better method is to use visual camouflage to closely mimic the surrounding.
Using a camera to record the background, in conjunction with a projector to display the images, a version of a Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak is another technology currently under development. Because of its design, at the moment the illusion only succeeds from one point of view. The projected visual must strike the cloak head-on, and must reflect directly back into the eyes of the viewers, as though it were coming from the background itself. This is accomplished using beads of retroreflective material. Normally, rough surfaces scatter light in all directions, while mirror smooth surfaces reflect it back at an angle, but the beads behave in a different way.
They act as tiny prisms, bending the light as it enters and reflecting it back in exactly the same direction that it came in. Despite its imperfections, the technology does have other potential applications, including making it possible for pilots to see through the floor of their aircraft – which would be very helpful when coming in to land. The most promising invisibility cloaks actually bend light, stopping it from hitting the concealed object at all. Every material has an index of refraction – a number that represents the speed of light travelling through the material, relative to the speed of light in a vacuum. Organic materials, including air and water, all have a positive refractive index; that is, light travels more slowly through them than it does through a vacuum. As light passes from one material to another, a change in refractive index causes it to alter direction. If the refractive index changes abruptly – for example, as light passes from water to air – the light is refracted and changes direction. If the refractive index changes more gradually, the light bends in a curve. This is not so unusual as it sounds.
In a desert, the scorching sand heats the air near to the ground, creating a temperature gradient, which in turn creates a gradient in the refractive index of the air. As light passes through this gradient, it bends upwards, creating the illusion that a wet puddle of sky is in the ground. By simulating the circumstances that create such a mirage, it is possible to hide objects by bending light away from them. Carbon nanotubes are single-thickness tubes of graphene and one of a host of cutting-edge smart materials.
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I sacrificed some 'p' numbers when swapping my Fuji HS10 for the Olympus Pen. Gone are the days I could shoot in 1080, and I'm back down to 720p. I never could really tell the difference though. Then again, I always watch my videos through Vimeo on a laptop monitor.
I have never really quite got the hang of making a video, for various reasons. I often fail to frame the shoot right for a start. I'm using a reasonable, but not expensive piece of video editing software that I perhaps don't know how to use properly as well. And my laptop is simply not powerful enough, resulting in some jerky moments.
Nonetheless, here is a quick video I shot using the E-PL1. A clip of an outdoor break dancing session and a clip in low light of a metro train pulling into Bellas Artes metro station. The sound quality isn't bad at all considering the camera has a tiny, tiny mic. There is a hotshoe stereo mic adapter accessory, which I will probably buy one day.


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Just when I think it's not possible to love Jake Shears from Scissor Sisters any more than I already do, he does things like this. The openly gay singer has released a video in response to the senseless gay hate crimes that have been spreading like an epidemic in the last month. Jake talks very openly about some of the torture he endured as a kid, and believe me, I don't think any gay/queer/transgendered/ free thinking person has not gone through some sort of abuse by closed-minded (and probably jealous) assholes who hate to see other people happy. The term "gay" doesn't mean "happy" for nothing. Fuck all the people that want to see you unhappy. One thing I love about Oprah Winfrey is that rather than using the fact that she was abused as a child as an excuse why she couldn't succeed, she actually used that as a reason to succeed. This is no different. Succeed in life because you are gay. Fuck the naysayers!!!
I really hope you'll watch the video and spread the word to the masses, but if you don't, here's some of the highlights:
– No matter how hard your life feels currently – it gets better.
– It's ok to be different. (In fact, it's actually better)
– You can turn your rage into something positive.
– Anyone that tells you that you don't deserve a life as good as a "straight" person, those people are CRAZY!
Kudos to you Jake for helping to spread a positive message in a time of turmoil!
Again, please watch Jake Shears' video which can be seen here.


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As Loyola's head sacristan, Jonathan Pennacchia devotes nearly 20 hours a week to campus liturgy
April 7, 2014
Jonathan Pennacchia revels in doing small things for God.
Whether scraping melted wax off the Alumni Chapel floor, conducting sound checks, or counting the number of hosts that will be consecrated at Mass, the 21-year-old senior economics major uncovers a bit of the divine.
"There's something just so beautiful about having a hand in the liturgy," said Pennacchia, a Loyola Campus Ministry intern who has served as a sacristan since his sophomore year and is now head sacristan.
"The liturgy has really been my main source of prayer," said Pennacchia, seated beneath a crucifix and portrait of St. Ignatius Loyola in the chapel's sacristy. "It's been my main way I communicate with God. Making sure that it's as close to perfection as we can humanly make it is— for me— really successful prayer."
Pennacchia's deep love for liturgy goes back to the fourth grade, when he became an altar server at his home parish in Wappingers Falls, New York. It was a privilege to serve in the sanctuary and have an active role at Mass, he said.
As Loyola's head sacristan, Pennacchia devotes nearly 20 hours a week to making sure liturgies run smoothly. He also helps train 180 student liturgical ministers, providing not only the nuts-and-bolts explanations of various liturgical rubrics, but also the theology behind them.
"A lot of our young adults are hungry for catechesis," said Kristin Witte, '95, a former assistant director of Loyola's Campus Ministry. "Jonathan has a strong foundation in it, so he has an ability to educate his peers."
Pennacchia is well respected on campus, even among students who don't go to Mass, for the devout way he carries out his duties, Witte said.
"Modern media would want you to believe that young adults have forgotten the value of respect and the value of reverence," she said. "Jonathan is a perfect example of the fact that our young adults understand and appreciate the beauty, truth, and dignity present in the Eucharist and present in others."
Jonathan's love for the Eucharist is genuine and contagious, Witte said.
"He knows that what's going on at the altar is true," she said, "and, because he believes it with his whole being—with his mind, body, and spirit—other students believe it also."
Pennacchia said his faith has matured during his time at Loyola. Conversations with Jesuits and his experiences in Campus Ministry have taught him to see God in all things, not just inside a church building.
"Where do you find God in conversations with buddies in the dorm room or stupid joking around?" he asked. "My freshman year, I'd say you can't. Now I think I'd say He's there in the laughter. He's there in the camaraderie. He's there in that friendship that's been forged."
Pennacchia, who served as a tutor at Baltimore's Cristo Rey Jesuit High School for five semesters, knows a lot about camaraderie. For a time, he was part of Loyola's comedy troupe, Nevergreens. The proud son of an Italian family also regularly prepares Italian meals such as baked ziti for his friends and roommates. Faith, conversation, and joy all come together around the table, he said.
Then, nodding to the altar, he offered an addendum: "At both tables."
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It's been a long day and my whole family is asleep--and it's only 8:00 pm! Evan had an EEG, a Pet scan and an appointment with Dr. Chugani today.
We knew this was going to be the hardest of all the tests, primarily because Evan couldn't be sedated for it and he's not the most cooperative patient. We were expecting shrieks of terror as medical staff held him down, swaddled him and put the EEG leads on his head.
We did our best to prepare him for the test and arrived equipped with lots of Thomas the Tank Engine paraphernalia and early birthday presents from Auntie Rosette, Uncle Bryan, Quentin & Sasha. Before they began the EEG prep, we asked if we could try to see if he'd cooperate before they swaddled him, although, even I wasn't sure it would work! As we began the process, Rob took Aria out of the room to explore the hospital--no need to have two freaked out kids! So, I began doling out the birthday gifts in the attempt to distract him, and amazingly, it worked! I won't go so far as to say that he was happy with the whole experience, but they didn't have to swaddle him. I read to him, sang to him and told him stories as they worked.
After the EEG leads were on his head they gave him an IV, which was no picnic, but they got the vein on the first try. Next they wrapped a towel around his neck (like Rocky) and taped him to the bed--several pieces across his chest and a couple across his legs which were covered in a blanket. They did this because they didn't want him to move around or pull at the EEG leads. Once they began the testing, he had to lay still and I wasn't supposed to interact with him for the full 30 min. test. He did really well and his arms weren't restrained, so I held his hand through the test and calmed him when he cried a little. When the test was over Evan and I were both really glad!
Pet Scan
Immediately following the EEG, we walked across the hall to have the Pet Scan. Before getting the sedation, Evan had a seizure while they were taking his blood pressure--too much stress for him I think. Everyone in the room seemed to feel really bad that he had a seizure and decided they didn't need the blood pressure. I think they thought I would be freaked out too, but I'm pretty used to the seizures at this point and it was the fourth one today. While they sedated Evan, I was able to hold him in my arms as they put the drugs directly into his IV site. He gently fell asleep and we put him on the table to have the Pet scan. This test was also 30 min. long and he slept through the whole thing.
When the test was over and Evan woke up, Rob and Aria joined us in one of the exam rooms and we washed all the EEG goop out of Evan's hair, got him dressed and headed to the cafeteria for lunch.
Dr. Chugani
After lunch we met with Dr. Chugani for a consultation appointment. We were very impressed with and him and since he was already familiar with Evan's case, he pretty much knew what we were going to ask before he walked in the room.
So, basically, the whole reason for having the testing in Detroit is because Evan is a candidate for brain surgery. The hope is that the AMT Pet Scan tomorrow will identify which tubers are "hot" and causing seizures, that way if surgery is the only option, they know which one to remove.
Dr. Chugani said he thinks the tuber most likely to be hot is the one right next to his motor strip and removing it would most likely leave Evan with a permanent impairment of his left hand--maybe a little, maybe a lot. Because Evan is not suffering in terms of cognitive development, Dr. Chugani recommended trying one or two more drugs first. The two drugs he mentioned are Dilantin and Vigabatrin and we're not thrilled with either, but if one of them works, it's better than surgery. It's also possible that one of the other two tubers are the cause of Evan's seizures, but unfortunately the Video EEG results point to that one too.
So I guess we continue our dance with the conversation of surgery and drugs for a little while and hope that when we have to make a decision, we make the right one.
October 12, 2006
Big Doctor Day in Detroit
Posted by Mama Lisa at Thursday, October 12, 2006
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Whew, what a day!
I'm so glad you updated - I've been thinking about you guys so much the past few days.
- October 13, 2006
Whew, what a day!
I'm so glad you updated - I've been thinking about you guys so much the past few days.
- October 13, 2006
You continue to be our thoughts, and I look forward hearing how the rest of the weekend went. Take care!
- October 15, 2006
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David Venable's Irish Soda Bread
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Serving Size / Yield
- 1 lg. egg
- 3/4 C. buttermilk
- 2 Tbs. butter, melted
- 2 1/4 C. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 C. raisins
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a baking sheet or large cake pan.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a dough blade attachment, combine the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and raisins to the bowl. Blend the ingredients until well incorporated.
Remove the dough from the bowl and form it into a 6'' round ball. Place it on the prepared baking sheet or in the cake pan. Using a paring knife, score the top of the dough about an inch deep in an ''X'' shape.
Bake the bread until golden brown and a thin skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean, approximately 45-55 minutes.
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Hi Carol,
The recipe is definitely still do-able. I would sift the dry ingredients together then empty it onto a lightly floured cutting board. Make a little well in the middle, and pour the wet ingredients into it. Then, using your hands, slowly mix the wet and the dry until it becomes a dough ball. From there, just follow the recipe as directed.
If you need anything else don't hesitate to ask!
Flag as inappropriate DanKSC | March 18, 2013
The recipe for David Venable's Irish Soda Bread sounds so good & so easy. Only problem for me is that I don't have a big mixer (only a hand one). So, my question is, how can I make this recipe work? Or can I at all?
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After having a taste of Vice City and San Andreas, Rockstar takes us back to Liberty City in Grand Theft Auto IV, on an adventure to uncover the truth behind deceit, the justice behind betrayal, and the definition of what a sandbox game is. The Grand Theft Auto series has changed the world of gaming where the sidewalk can become the street, where you can go almost anywhere and do almost anything, where you can shoot a pedestrian simply because you felt like it, and then outrun the police in a fun chase. Grand Theft Auto IV changes gaming once more with updated graphics, a killer physics engine, new characters, and an awesome soundtrack.
In Grand Theft Auto IV, players follow the character of Niko Bellic, a Balkan immigrant who came to Liberty City on the false belief that his cousin Roman was living in the lap of luxury, when in reality, he's just a lowly cab depot owner who's barely scraping by. Niko, to his displeasure, realizes how awful the city really is and must make due and help his cousin and himself make a life for themselves with violence, crime, and Niko's past creeping up on him. The storyline is, for lack of a better word, amazing. With a new character who has a background we've never seen before in gaming - a Yugoslavian immigrant - who's looking to forget his past and make a life for himself in a new place. But it isn't your typical rags to riches story - Grand Theft Auto has never been about that. It's just a story about someone doing what odd jobs come his way to get rich and make a name for himself, with violence, crime, and more violence.
What I think is the best aspect of the Grand Theft Auto games, especially GTA IV is that there are no rules. While some missions can be pretty linear, there are some where you're given options. Furthermore, you can go where you want, do what you want (within slight reason) and it's not a game where you do mission after mission. If you want to complete a mission, then go on a murderous rampage and go play pool before the next one, no one and nothing will stop you. Want to go on a date with your in-game girlfriend and then freak her out by kicking a police officer and then shooting him in the face? Go ahead, my friend. There are no rules. On the other hand, the gameplay in Grand Theft Auto IV has been improved immensely. Controls have been reconfigured and revamped to give you a better experience. You can also meet "strangers" to get side missions from them, browse the internet, and even check dating websites to find Niko a girlfriend. What I like about the gameplay is the cover system - it makes gunfights a lot easier and makes dying a lot harder. No more standing in front of your enemies and shooting them, hoping they die first.
The soundtrack is absolutely amazing. I was thrilled to hear some songs I recognized and learn of a few bands new to me, along with solo artists and songs I just found catchy, even on the Russian radio station, Vladivostok. The hilarious talk shows have returned with a rather crude, humorous, and spot on show involving the health care industry. Rockstar has also added comedy clubs which provide you with some extra humour from the stylings of Katt Williams and Ricky Gervais.
All in all, Grand Theft Auto IV isn't a game to be missed. With the extensive replay value and exploration motivation the game instills in you, you're bound to be occupied with this one for awhile.
2-for-2 on what I would score the GTA games! Excellent narrative, meticulous focus of New York City (both in spirit/ethos and design), comprehensive MP, etc. etc. Only shame is how many of those extra elements from SA were removed.
I would score Graphics and Sound higher as the Voice Acting is absolutely superb and when considering the sheer scope of the game, Graphically its fantastic. Whilst many consider San Andreas to be the better game, I personally would have to disagree, I still remember the first time I played GTA IV (on release date) and seeing how realistic the world was, people walking, talking, drinking, eating, reading, working, it is such a magnificent game, and GTA V looks to be even more incredible, I can't wait...
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Government scraps spatial strategy
Minister for Environment Phil Hogan said the National Spatial Strategy had not worked because no investment was put into the plan. Photograph: The Irish Times
The Government is to scrap the National Spatial Strategy, the 20-year economic development plan which designated 18 "gateways" and "hubs" through which employment and investment were to be directed.
The announcement was made this afternoon by Minister for Environment Phil Hogan who said the strategy had failed.
Addressing the Oireachtas committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr Hogan said the gateway and hub cities and towns never received the resources to ensure their development and "nothing has happened" in the ten years since they were designated.
Mr Hogan said there was no point in having a designation without the resources. He said the strategy, which was launched by his predecessor, former minister Martin Cullen more than a decade ago, would be replaced with new proposals which would would be circulated as part of a public consultation.
Mr Hogan said a replacement of for the strategy was "about a year away".
Referring to the concurrent reform of local government Mr Hogan said major towns with town councils "will still be the focal point" for rural development after town councils are abolished.
He said his aim was to reorganise community development interests and local authority interests combining them with State employment agencies and create a network of "one stop shops" known as Local Employment Offices or LEOs.
Mr Hogan said there was currently "a plethora of organisations where nobody knows which one to go to". He told TDs and senators some agencies were not fit for purpose in accounting for their stewardship of public monies. He particularly instanced the local development agency Mayo North East Leader where he said "fraud squad have been sent in".
He said the new "one stop" local employment offices would involve contributions from all agencies involved in employment services, but without elimination or duplication.
Mr Hogan said the offices would utilise community enterprise staff who were currently employed by the Department of Enterprise. "It will be Enterprise Ireland funding, Enterprise Ireland staff seconded to local Government".
"I am facilitating the space. Pay and pension issues won't arise", he said.
Under the strategy investment in infrastructure and foreign direct investment were to be directed towards nine gateways and a nine hubs in a bid to counter the dominance of the Dublin region and to promote balanced regional development.
The gateways were Cork; the linked areas of Limerick and Shannon; Galway; Sligo; and the linked areas of Letterkenny and Derry; Dundalk; Dublin; the linked areas of Tullamore and Athlone and Mullingar, known as the millands gateway; and Waterford.
The smaller hubs were the linked areas of Tralee and Killarney; Mallow; Ennis; Tuam; Castlebar and Ballina; Monaghan; Cavan; Kilkenny; Wexford.


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So I have finished the knitting on sis's afghan - that was Sunday morning before church. Plenty of time to seam the whole thing...right?
uh no.
However my firebirds are on row 70 of the last pattern (goes to 82) and then just the hem and bam a PAIR of socks. Of course this particular pair comes with some additional embroidery detail required... but one day. I knit them two at a time on one circ. (except for the heels).
Sis arrives tomorrow. I plan on getting that afghan done - seamed, edged and blocked before she comes over on the 27th. Sounds like a good project for tomorrow night.
I have that cold - the one that my coffee swap pal in the UK had and my hot cocoa pal in Portugal had and a couple of others too.
Stupid cold weather- MARCH was warmer than May is proving to be...
Hopefully June will warm us up...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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- Nell said...
Bravo on being almost done on the afghan! That's impressive!
Have fun with your sis and feel better soon!
- May 22, 2008 at 1:22 p.m.
- Half Assed said...
Well I did not have the cold not that we have smooched lately!! Excited to see the socks....Is there really a fire bird on them???
I am stressed today, got any boozy.....beverages???
- May 22, 2008 at 6:46 p.m.
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Make a vertical cut behind the head and toward, but not through, the backbone. Turn the knife horizontally, and cut along the top of the backbone. Remove the center bones with a V-shaped cut along each side. Cut downward along the bones on either side of the backbone. Work down and over the ribs to remove the flank fillet. Do this on each side. Cut from the dorsal fin to the tail on each side to remove the final fillets.
The bone structure of a pike is different from any other fish; therefore, a special technique of filleting is necessary. This technique produces five boneless fillets per pike.
After removing each of the five fillets, you can skin them. Place them skin-side down on the cutting board, and carefully slide the edge of you knife between the flesh and the skin, holding the back of your fillet with your gloved hand. Simply slide the knife to the front of the fillet to separate the flesh of the fillet from the skin.
The following equipment is necessary: a fillet knife, filleting glove, cutting board, vacuum sealer and a trash receptacle to discard the entrails in.
When choosing a knife to fillet your pike, opt for a knife with flexible blade, a hard grip, and a longer blade, roughly 8-10 inches. For the filleting glove, the type of glove used in commercial meat processing is all you need, as it helps your grip and prevents and nicks and cuts. For your cutting board, choose one that is large and has a smooth surface to allow for easy skinning and cleaning. If you are not planning to cook/eat all of your fillets right away, a vacuum sealer is the most effective way to preserve your fish without compromising the quality.


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Sharon Daynard, Christine Bagley, Moderator, and Connie Johnson Hambley at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, signing for Best New England Crime Stories: Snowbound. Panel discussion "How Women Get Away With Murder," brought thought-provoking reactions, questions, and laughter from the audience.
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Saturday, September 30, 2006
Biomechanics expert Bob Colborne will team with Equinalysis gait evaluation system
At the British Equine Veterinary Association Conference in England earlier this month, Equinalysis announced that Robert "Bob" Colborne PhD of the University of Bristol (UK) has joined the firm as Advisor on Equine Biomechanics. He is currently program director of the equine science program at Bristol.
Bob is widely published in the area of joint mechanics and gait energetics in horses, dogs and humans and was part of the ICEL conference at Michigan State in 2004, where many Hoofcare & Lameness subscribers met him. He was an author with Hilary Clayton of the paper "Net joint moments and joint powers in horses with superficial digital flexor tendinitis", published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research.
Bob's role at Equinalysis will be to provide experience to Equinalysis in the continued development of its practices and procedures as well as consult with business partners, horse owners and insurance companies. Bob will advise users of the Equinalysis system on methods of data capture and analysis to ensure standardisation of practice, and to optimise the information yielded by a clinical gait analysis. His biomechanics background will compliment the firm's existing veterinary and farriery expertise from leading practitioners John McEwen and Haydn Price, respectively.
Bob said "I am delighted to be helping to make biomechanical analysis of equine gait accessible to those in the field who will benefit most from it." He added, "Kinematic gait analysis offers a quantitative way to evaluate equine movement, and to objectively track changes occurring over time as a result of training or treatment."
To learn more about Bob Colborne, visit http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Anatomy/about/staff/Colbourne.htm.
To learn more about Equinalysis, vist
Photo: Equinalysis trade stand at BEVA Congress in September. Principals include farrier Haydn Price, veterinary advisor John McEwen, and human sportsmedicine doctor John Davies. Biomechanics expert Bob Colborne of the University of Bristol has now joined the team.
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CoLab combines a full day of educational content with 2 half days on either side to discover the host city's coffee community and culture. For CoLab: Paris, we're really proud to announce a compelling program in collaboration with Frogfight and Tamper Tantrum.
Tuesday November 17 | The first sip
CoLab: Paris begins in the afternoon – giving you plenty of time to fly in – and we'll be running registration throughout the afternoon so you can find your accommodation (find out more about local hosting here) and freshen up before or after collecting your pass.
From 14:00 registration will be open at Télescope cafe, just a few minutes walk from the Louvre. Owner and BGE working group member, Nico Clerc, will be on hand to provide local tips, directions and recommendations whilst the rest of the BGE team will issue you with your map, schedule, and delicious coffee.
Later that evening, Lockwood will be the location for an extra-ordinary barista-focussed wine tasting where attendees will be guided through a selection of wines helping us explore the effects of terroir and processing in an industry with many similarities (and many differences!) from the specialty coffee world. Following this you'll be free to remain, enjoy wine or cocktails, and chat all things coffee, or head to bed to be prepared and ready for the following day's lectures—it's up to you!
Wednesday November 18 | The body
We're very excited to be hosting Tamper Tantrum in Paris, who are back with a new line-up of inspiring speakers, inviting dialogue, and passionate discussion. From 9:00 onwards, we'll be taking over Coutume Instituutti with a program of speakers and discussions that you won't want to miss!
Each speaker will give a 20 minute presentation, which will be followed by Q&A with the audience. Speakers will also take part in panel discussions, led by hosts Steve Leighton and Colin Harmon. We're fairly certain you're going to have lots of questions for our speakers, so bring a notebook and a pen!
We'll break for delicious coffee - by our coffee partners - in between the talks to allow time for discussion with fellow CoLab attendees. FrogFight, our local host partner, are working hard on a super french food experience, both for lunch and dinner.
Thursday November 19 | The aftertaste
After a full day of coffee-knowledge, when you wake on Thursday, we'll be focussed on giving you the best chance to experience the specialty coffee that Paris offers today.
From 10.00 you can return to Télescope, where there will be an ongoing side-by-side cupping of all the coffees served at CoLab so you get to taste everything that was on offer in one fell swoop. Other cafes featured on your maps are aware that the coffee-geeks are in town, so a number of them will be running cuppings of coffees from alternative local roasters throughout the morning, sharing in the celebration of the vibrant and growing community.
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Giving Back to our Cherished Lake
Damariscotta Lake is the centerpiece of Kieve-Wavus, the magical playground that inspires us, heals us, and gives us opportunities to grow. On its shores and in its bright blue depths our most treasured moments are born and our most incredible experiences shared. For nearly 100 years now it has graced our camps, and embedded in our hearts, it has shaped and enriched our daily lives.
As we look forward to the next one hundred years at Kieve-Wavus, we are giving back to the lake, to insure its health, the crystal clarity of its water and the habitat it provides to native wildlife. We've always taken an active role in caring for our precious lake, but we believe it's time to accelerate our efforts while building a reserve to support its health in the future.
Our big news is that we have created the Damariscotta Lake Stewardship Endowment Fund in partnership with Midcoast Conservancy to insure the health of the lake for future generations. As a forward-looking expression of gratitude for the gift of Damariscotta Lake and its central role in the KWE experience, a donor kicked off the Endowment through a generous $50,000 donation and our goal is to raise $250,000 this year. Over time, the earnings from the Endowment will insure the implementation of erosion control strategies and support our on-going Hydrilla mitigation efforts. To make a gift to the Lake Endowment Fund, please go to the "Support Us" tab at kievewavus.org, send a check, or contact our development office for a pledge form at 207.563.5172.


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1996: Formed like so many other bands by high school friends looking
for "something to do" by Phil Keane (drums), Paul Cattigan
(guitar) and David Farrell (vocal). Again like many other high school
bands – were pretty crap!
1997: A Mr Jonathan Cunningham and Andy Munro later joined on guitar and bass respectively. Then respectively left the band four years later. Andy to concentrate on his University studies (that ol' gag eh?) and Jonathan after a drunken incident with Paul (seriously - I really am sorry man!)
2001: With the group back to its bare arse again a Ms Lynne Scarff joined on bass and some random guitarism. She was a total star because only a few days before she joined we were going into the studio to record our very first brand spanking new, stereo, digitally mastered in beast studio demo cd so had to and did learn the parts in an insanely short time period. Kudos!
2002: Then a really random thing happened - Lynne left (health problems) and it was around this time we all had one of those "For gods sake its time to take this shit seriously and stop fannying around!" moments. God we are such a High School band cliché! It had been a more of a hobby before now. Time for some serious work – let there be ROCK!
2003: The serious shit kicked in with the arrival of guitar monster Rory Simpson, a college friend of Pauls, then the arrival of Naval Mike on bass (He's in the navy you know!). The entire set was scrapped and we decided to start again with the new song-writing duo of Rory and Paul.
With a new found enthusiasm things were creamin for the whole year with loads of songs being made blah blah blah. But alas… shit! Whats the opposite of that cloud silver lining thingy? Roses and thorns… Aye! Anyway, although godlike Farrell (vocals) never did have the strongest voice in the world it was decided between all of us (David included) that a replacement should be found. That replacement turned out to be Mike Johnson or Selecta – whatever you want to call him he doesn't mind.
2004: Mike Selecta fitted in well and the practises were doubled. As a result the band is tighter than it has ever been. So catch us live in 2004 – tune in! Freak out! AYE!


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Forget a dozen roses, these limited-edition fragrances offer the scent of hundreds
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Chapter 18, "Goodbye Messers," tells of Canada's Centennial, 100 years since the incorporation of the Act of Confederation. The people in Burgeo are confused, believing that the Confederation occurred in 1949. One of the people is quoted as saying, "A cen-teen-ial is supposed to be one hunnert year. 1949 to 1967 be more like eighteen year. Anyway 'tis nowhere nigh a hunnert. They fellows on the mainland must be some short on larnin" (Chapter 18, pg. 195.)
Nonetheless, Expo 67 is supposed to be the biggest celebration ever witnessed in North America and perhaps the world. Claire suggests that the Happy Adventure should sail to the Expo. Mowat takes a while to become convinced. Naturally, she sinks. Remembering Enos' words, Mowat sails in fits and starts until the boat stops leaking. Maybe the boat will agree to go after all or then again, maybe not.
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MABTON - The Lady Vikings this past Friday lost 55-36 to Granger, but overcame that loss, winning 53-45 over White Swan on Saturday.
Commenting on Friday's game, Mabton Coach Chris McCallum said his team fared amazingly well against what he considers "the best team in the valley.
"We were down six points at halftime," he shared to emphasize his team was holding its own.
The Lady Vikes would have only gone into the half down three points, but Granger's Fantasia Reyes knocked down a three-point basket just prior to the buzzer.
"You could read the faces of my girls," said McCallum, stating the expression of his players was that of disappointment.
Reyes created momentum for the Spartans from that shot, and Mabton was outscored 16-8 in the third quarter.
"They really put it to us," commented McCallum.
He said his team battled back in the fourth quarter, but was unable to overcome the deficit.
McCallum continued, "Granger hit some big shots...we did a good job with the ball only committing 11 turnovers, but it just wasn't enough."
Leading the Lady Vikings on were Melissa Gutierrez and Jazzee Sustaita with nine points apiece. Crysta Reynolds and Cassandra Martinez each scored seven points, with Reynolds snatching eight balls from the boards.
Monica Tellez grabbed 10 balls from the glass and scored four points.
Mabton was outrebounded 49 to 26 in spite of the team's efforts.
Saturday, the Lady Vikings recovered from the Friday night loss, winning against White Swan.
"After spending a lot of energy Friday, my girls came back and Crysta Reynolds scored 19 points," McCallum recalled.
Reynolds also was able to secure 12 balls from the glass.
Veronica Vazquez led the team in rebounds, snatching up 14 boards. She scored 12 points and kept out of foul trouble.
"Veronica got into foul trouble in the first half Friday, but she didn't commit any fouls Saturday," explained McCallum, stating Vazquez learned from the mistakes made against Granger.
The Lady Vikings ran six different defenses against White Swan, but maximized on its man-to-man defense to earn the win.
Adding to the tally were Melissa Gutierrez and Jazzee Sustaita with nine points each.
"Jazzee is probably my best defensive player because she has speed on the court and knows how to use her body well to secure the ball," McCallum stated, saying the sophomore had five steals.
Gutierrez, he added, is another of his defensive players that helps cause turnovers. She had eight steals.
Also scoring for the Lady Vikings were Leti Enriquez and Terri Flores with two points apiece.
Mabton returns to their home court Friday against Highland. Saturday they travel to Cle Elum.
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