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not planed. TV Show was canceled.
The Buzz on Maggie is an animated series which aired on Disney Channel about a tween-age fly named Maggie Pesky who has ambitions to be a famous rock star. She has a fly friend named Rayna Garfly who has no choice but to go along with some of Maggie's wacky schemes and try to be the voice of reason every now and then! Maggie has an older brother Aldrin who always seems to either create problems for Maggie or help her get out of them, a younger brother named Pupert, a younger sister, and a Mom and Dad. They all live in a milk carton in a garbage dump in a little town called Stickyfeet where they deal with the everyday struggles of being flies in a human world.
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Yay! It, Once Again is Illustration Friday! Ironically this week's topic is BEGINNING and Illustration Friday is always celebrated, obviously, on a Friday which is the end of the work week. This week I wanted to create/extend an idea/piece that I had previously posted 2 weeks ago for the topic of TIME. It's the January piece from my calendar portfolio.
When I was thinking up ideas for BEGINNING for this week's project, I kept keep coming back to January and illustration the New Year's Baby again. Not just any New Year's Baby, it would be the incarnation of the New Year's Baby from the January Illustration.
I have been, in previous SketchBlog Posts, discussing my LARGE Long Term project this year of scrapping my current portfolio for one that works: in the sense of creating a body of work with a breadth of diversity; diversity, not only in medium, but in subject matter and also of subjects.
I embarrassingly admit that I committed the ultimate in Illustration portfolio travesties. I had created an entire portfolio of smiling white children. I wasn't showing the great diversity of the youth in America nor even in my own circle of friends. The issue of not illustrating the diversity of race in my portfolio, I also didn't illustrate the diversity of human emotion, let alone little people emotions. I was so unbelievably nose hair close to working on the calender pieces and then building my website then getting everything together to introduce my art to the Illustration/Publishing world that I never really stopped for a single second to look at it again and realize I had made some truly major mistakes.
I, honestly, have no one else to blame for this except myself my own stubborn nature. Like I said before.... QUITE embarrassing.
So why do I share this embarrassing story with you all? It is to acknowledge the true reason I am scrapping this portfolio and saying goodbye to that past and embracing the future of where my Illustration is going. And this is the reason I felt strongly this week to take that Character, the New Years Baby, the embodiment of change and new life, and re-illustrate him again in a new light... a new Beginning. He represents, symbolically my mission this year to build something new that I can be proud and not embarrassed to put out into the world and to bury (but in a good way) that artistic past endeavor.
I admit, it has been a Breath of FRESH Air ever since I made this difficult decision to go back to the beginning of what I started SO Long Ago and Start Anew. There is also irony in the sense that what I have spent a few hours this week creating, this illustration, is exactly what I have decided to say goodbye to: a Little Smiling Singular White Baby. I have considered keeping January in the mix of the NEW Portfolio, but still haven't decided for sure if it will get booted for a stronger piece or idea. I thought it personally poetic to keep a reminder of my mistakes close to me so that I may never forget and, hopefully, not make a mistake like it again.
I have resolved to Start Fresh from this NEW BEGINNING and Also enjoy the rest of my Friday and look forward to the Upcoming Weekend. WOOHOO! :0) I wish the same for you all out there in the World. Good Luck to your NEW ENDEAVORS This New Year!
until next time...
Keep sketching, keep thinking, keep laughing and most important of all, keep making art.
Keep sketching, keep thinking, keep laughing and most important of all, keep making art.

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I started doing hamburger patties this way this year - and every, single time I make burgers, I'm blown away by how juicy and amazing they are.
I'm afraid there's not much of a recipe here. Which I personally hate. But sometimes that's just what happens.
You'll need - lean ground beef, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, an egg, and breadcrumbs.
Dump the ground beef in a large bowl (ick - raw meat picture). This is 600 grams
Then 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
And a couple shakes of Worcestershire sauce.
You want to mixture to be moist, but not soppy. (GOOD GRIEF I hate those words! lol). But you don't want the mixture to be dry.
Dry beef mixture = dry hamburger patty = sad face.
Tough meat = tough hamburger patty = sad face.
I hope you're not getting sick of that.
Then, evenly divide the mixture into 4 portions. I use a scale (because I'm slightly neurotic) and do 6 ounce patties. On 4 ounce buns.
There's a method to my madness. I also like everyone to get the same. No fighting over the biggest hamburger or all that.
And put a thumbprint in the center of the patty. About halfway through or so is fine.
Now. The barbecue . Heat the barbecue to medium high heat. Like - 400 - 450 degrees F. Or "1 Steamboat, 2 steamboats".
Put the patties on the heated barbecue and close the lid.
Walk away.
Don't press on the patties.
Don't move 'em around.
Just let them cook for about 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Or so. (there are 5 patties in the next few pics - don't worry, you didn't miss anything, I just got distracted the first time around and stopped taking pictures so had to catch up)
Walk away.
Don't press on the patties.
Don't move 'em around.
Cook for another 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Or so.
Then go back and open the lid. Put on the cheese if you're having some. (And why wouldn't you!)
Close the lid and let cook for 30 - 45 seconds.
Then take the patties off the barbecue and let sit for a few minutes before devouring.
Here are the answers to the questions you must be asking.
1. Why shape the patties bigger than the buns?
The burgers will shrink up when they're cooking. Shaping them bigger than the buns will help ensure even bun to patty distribution at eating time.
2. Why put a thumb print in the center of each patty?
It helps the burgers cook through a little faster, reducing the amount of time required to be on the barbecue, thereby resulting in a juicier, deliciouser burger.
3. Why not press on the patties or fiddle with them after they've been placed on the barbecue?
When you press on the patties (or fiddle with them), you press out all that lovely moisture that makes the burgers juicy. Also - this causes flare-ups which can scorch the outside of the patty, making it burned-like.
4. What makes you an expert?
Nothing. But this has been working for me and I've been getting rave reviews! So why not share that!
Hamburger Patties
600 grams lean ground beef
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't overwork the meat.
- Divide into 4-ounce portions (600 grams should be 4 patties) and form into patties about 1/2 - 1/2 inch bigger than the diameter of the buns you'll be using. Press a thumbprint into the center of the patty, about halfway through.
- Please the formed patties onto the preheated grill and cook for about 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Flip the patties and cook for another 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Add cheese (if desired) and cook for about 40 seconds.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.


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Bad News for Democrats: Trump Could Win Over Working Hispanics
Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the Texas border with Mexico.
Despite the continued hits by the liberal media and Republican elites Donald Trump is gaining momentum with Hispanic voters.
The Washington Times reported:
To hear political pundits tell it, Donald Trump has little chance to attract enough Hispanic voters to win the presidency in 2016 because of his plans to build a border wall and deport all illegal immigrants in America. Some pollsters and activists who have whipped up past Hispanic support for Republicans, however, see it differently.
They think Mr. Trump's lasering in on the economy and his perceived competence in creating jobs will appeal to the one segment of Hispanics that matters most in elections: those who work and tend to vote. That's because those voters fear illegal immigrants will compete for their jobs under the new Obama amnesty.
"This stuff you read about how Hispanics are going to run away from Trump in droves is a Northeastern myth," said longtime presidential campaign adviser Mark Sanders.
"Most Hispanics here in East Texas are here legally, they vote, and they are hard-line opponents of illegal immigration," said Mr. Sanders, a top adviser in Democrat Tony Sanchez's 2002 campaign to unseat then-Gov. Rick Perry. "The only one they want is Trump — not Hillary, not Bernie. That's the conundrum for Democrats."
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Where to start with In The Aeroplane Over The Sea?
Thinking of getting into this album, what's the best track for a beginner?
This thread got messed up real bad
but douchebags first listen was pretty classic
http://drownedinsound.com/community/boards/music/4303644#r6276754JohnM, mug_mug_mug, stalecloud, and ma0sm this'd this
- theShipment this'd this
In the aeroplane I presume.
I prefer their earlier stuff,
so tracks 1,2 and 3.
The later tracks are a bit too commercial for my refined tastes.
The first thing you have to do to appreciate ITAOTS
is to stare balefully at the cover and decide on whether her head is a tambourine or a slice of potato.
Your decision is immensely important and has significance over how you approach putting on the CD (NOT the vinyl, that's definitely not for ITAOTS beginners. Early exposure to ITAOTS on vinyl could have disastrous consequences on your musical development akin to pre-teen weight lifting).Antelope this'd this
I'd say start about halfway through 'Ghost'
then make your way up until when the woodwinds come into 'The Penny Arcade In California'. Make sure you stop there and then start from the beginning of 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea' and keep going until the opening guitar strums of 'Two-Headed Boy'. For the love of god though, don't listen to that song all the way through. Actually, probably don't even listen to the vocals, you're not ready for them yet. Actually you should probably just give the whole album a miss, you might not like it, and do you really want to risk that? Maybe just stay home today and cancel all your plans too while you're at it.
I'd follow the Do-Re-Mi rule
Never let it be said the Sound of Music was a complete wast of time.


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In fine, but windy conditions 58 players took to Machrihanish Golf Club last Saturday to contest the Centenary Cup.
It was the inaugural outing for former Club Champion, Stuart Campbell experimenting with a change from a standard putter to a belly putter, and it started out well, getting through the seventh at 2 under par.
Momentum was slowed with a couple of bogeys to finish the outward on level par but things were about to get interesting at the 11th which was playing straight into a strong wind.
Stuart opted for a 3 wood off the tee to get safely onto the centre of the green, however on approach to the green Stuart was advised by playing partner, Kelly, that there would be no need for the big stick on this occasion as the ball was in the hole!
The "hole in one" was followed by 6 pars on the way home to finish with a 69-2=67 which will probably result in the big stick making an appearance over the coming weeks.
Winter League super sub, Ray Mitchell also made a good effort to take runner up with 9 pars and a birdie for a 77-9=69, which was closely followed by Colin Lang with 78-9=69.
As well as Stuart's eagle at the 11th, N J Maccallum produced a rare eagle 3 at the par 5, 12th.
Other results:
Andrew Wallace (80-11=69)
Senior: A Anderson (103-26=77)
Lowest Gross: David Graham 74
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...a kind of conversation that needs no tongue...
— David Malouf, An Imaginary Life
Shuffling in bearskin trousers, his mind
Burning fervid,
Each hard breath shaping new lyrics —
Shaggy-haired Ovid.
Love, once his own witty game, is now dragging
Him after her face, and far over
The limes of his mapped world, the wide
Final river—
Until, reaching that long-grassed bank, he morphs
Into the wild,
Singing, Beautiful, careless, sky-eyed,
Sun-haired Child!
Their tracks become measureless motifs of un-
Patterned never,
Wind rising, night massing, last sunlight
Riffing the river.
(Paul Christian Stevens — published in The Raintown Review, Spring 2009)
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Hello Creators, I had a specific question but decided to make a more versatile thread as i didn't see one to match.
My inquiry is in regards to nipples. I see some that I like in others work but don't feel that I have been able to manipulate them how I would like (Oh boy this is ripe with accidental humor). I am using mainly Genesis 3 and Victoria 7 and then some Actors created from these base models. I have also checked the Big 3 sites (Renderotica, Renderosity, and DAZ3D) but haven't found much beyond breast add-ons. So, my inquiry could be broadened to Advice and Tricks when posing nipples.
I hope all is going well for everyone,


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I'm excited to have been asked to stay on for the upcoming Spesch Designer Stamps DT term after my guest position for July and August! Spesch Designs offers such fabulous stamps, and if you haven't taken a peek at what's there, you really should. Thank you again Tracey, I'm so looking forward to the upcoming months!
Card Making, Art Journaling, Mixed Media Art, Stamping, Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Spesch Designer Stamps - DT
Posted by Kimberly S at 3:49 PM
Labels: Spesch Stamps
5 comments:
- Tracey Feeger said...
You are welcome. I couldn't let ya go.
- August 14, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Monique said...
Congratulations Kimberly..You deserve it :)!!
- August 14, 2010 at 9:55 PM
- Cheryl said...
Congrats! Well deserved - your projects have been gorgeous.
- August 14, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- Amy said...
Big Congrats Kimberly! Tracey such a sweetie, you'll have a great time!
- August 15, 2010 at 3:49 PM
- Davi said...
Congrats Kimberly!! Your talent will be a real asset to their team!!
- August 18, 2010 at 12:23 AM
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The Narrative Better Mus Come takes place in the explosive political landscape of early 1970's Kingston, Jamaica. A country in the midst of a heated campaign struggle between the People's National Party (whose campaign slogan was "Better Mus Come") and the more conservative incumbent Jamaican Labor Party. The warring parties aspire to clench governing rulership of Jamaica by any means necessary.
With hired gangsters sabotaging rallies and enforcing political protection things get out-of-hand quickly. An excellent and intense cadre of first-time performances by lead man of Reggae poetry band No Maddz, Sheldon Shepherd, who won Best Actor at the American Black Film Festival, Nicole Sky Grey, Everaldo Creary, Ricardo Orgil and Duane Pusey.
Under the circumstance of poverty and politics these characters are placed between a rock and a hard place and there is no room for riding the fence.
Director: Storm Saulter
Starring: Sheldon Shepherd, Nicole Sky Grey, Ricardo Orgil, Everaldo Creary, Duane Pusey and Robert Guenveur Smith
Length: 104 mins.
Origin: Jamaica, West Indies


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From Erights
A capability is a difficult-to-tamper and transferable token that identifies an object and provides its holder with the permission to operate on the object it identifies.
Implementations may realize the difficult-to-tamper property using one of the following arguments.
- Plausible arguments suggest and assume some computing security mechanism such as mail-box access control.
- Intractable arguments depend on mathematically difficult propositions such as one-way functions, digital signature algorithms, or encryption algorithms. These arguments can rely on the existence of tamper-resistant hardware within the system for their implementation design.
- Infeasible arguments depend on mathematically infeasible propositions such as solving a system of equations with more variables than equations. An example may be the use of mathematical objects such as Shamir's secret sharing schemes. These arguments can rely on the existence of tamper-resistant hardware within the syste for their implementation design. These systems may require the use of more than one secret to construct or reconstruct a capability with designation that the system can understand.
Some examples of unforgeable capabilities:
- Designations of objects in the E language. Those who hold these capabilities have the permission to invoke any method supported by the designated object.
- Designations of functions and procedures in Emily. Those who hold these capabilities have the permission to call designated functions or procedures.
Some examples of capabilities that are infeasible to forge:
- Designations of remote objects in E, such as captp://*email@example.com:55189/oa6vn5whhapylswhzesdlqh5ppmjkcrq. Those who hold these capabilities have the permission to invoke any method supported by the designated object.
- Password capabilities These capabilities usually invoke some form of plausible argument.
- Private URLs where having the URL is necessary and sufficient to use the resource. Common examples are:
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Samsung Electronics and Globalfoundries are partnering to jointly develop 14-nanometer processors that feature a three-dimensional transistor architecture, a move that will challenge top chip foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and will put more pressure on Intel's growing foundry business.
Globalfoundries will license Samsung's latest chip design, which includes a 14nm FinFET architecture that is designed to increase the performance and energy efficiency in the processors by moving away from a flat transistor architecture to a 3D one. Such capabilities are increasingly important in the booming smartphone and tablet markets.
The move essentially means that chipmakers that want to build their products based on Samsung's 14nm design will be able to bring their designs to either foundry for manufacturing, expanding their supply options. They also will be able to switch between the two foundries if necessary without having to touch their designs, according to officials with both companies.
"With this industry-first alignment of 14nm FinFET production capabilities, we can offer greater choice and flexibility to the world's leading fabless semiconductor companies, while helping the fabless industry to maintain its leadership in the mobile device market," Globalfoundries CEO Sanjay Jha said in a statement.
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Fewer chip vendors make their own processors, choosing instead to save the money needed to keep expensive fabrication facilities maintained and up-to-date by handing off their designs to foundries like Globalfoundries and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), which reportedly controls about half of the global chip foundry market. Intel continues to run massive fabs, with officials calling their manufacturing capabilities an asset when competing against the likes of Advanced Micro Devices and Qualcomm.
Intel more recently also began to build a foundry business that can take advantage of those manufacturing capabilities and bring in more revenue to the company. Intel has a number of customers, with the largest being Altera. Intel last year agreed to build Altera's ARM-based quad-core Stratix 10 programmable processors, and in March announced it was expanding the agreement to include multi-die devices that integrate Altera's field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) with other components.
The chips also will incorporate Intel's 14nm Tri-Gate 3D transistor architecture, which is similar to the FinFET design.
"The foundry team extended our collaboration with Altera to the development of multi-dye devices that take advantage of our world-class package and assembly capabilities and Altera's leading-edge programmable logic," Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said April 15 during a conference call with analysts and journalists to talk about the company's first-quarter financial numbers.
Samsung officials said their company's 14nm FinFET design—which has been licensed by Globalfoundries—already is finding interest from chip makers. The 3D design results in 20 percent faster speeds, 35 percent less power and 15 percent more space being used than 20nm planar technology, company officials said.
The companies, which announced the partnership April 17, will do the volume production of the chips at Samsung's manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas, and Hwaseong, Korea, and at Globalfoundries' fab in Saratoga, N.Y.
Samsung and Globalfoundries, which was spun out of Advanced Micro Devices several years ago, also are making process design kits—with mobile, design rules and technology—available immediately to give customers the tools to start designing their chips. Mass production of the 14nm FinFET technology will begin at the end of the year, the companies said.


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This admission might sound strange, but I usually don't read television blogs other than Gossip Girl reviews on nymag.com. (And if you're not reading Daily Intel's fantastic reality index each week, you should.) Anyway, considering I'm writing a TV blog and dealing with some minor insomnia issues, I figured I'd check out what other people had to say about this week's episodes. Honestly, I was quite surprised to find myself disagreeing with the HBICs [Head Bloggers in Charge, duh] over at TV Squad and NY Mag! Perhaps said insomnia is giving me a weird sense of humor. Or perhaps, we simply have different tastes. Either way I'm sticking to my instincts, so without further ado, I present to you Teleslant's 10 Best Lines of the Week.
1. I'm Larry David, I happen to enjoy wearing women's panties. (Larry, Curb Your Enthusiasm)
2. I'm just really stressed about the bake sale. I really like Artie, okay? (Puck, Glee)
I have no idea why I like this line so much. I just do. But um, not as much as this girl. Well, hun, at least you know Artie's not completely paralyzed below the waist, if you know what I mean. That whole they're-fictional-characters-on-TV thing might pose a problem, though. Oh just kidding, if you've figured out a way to locate yourself in Joe Jonas' closet, you can probably cross the television/reality spacetime continuum. Be sure to sent Kurt my love! Oh, and can you ask him how he affords Alexander McQueen on his dad's mechanic salary? Kgreatthanksyourethebest.
3. In the words of the philosopher Ed Money, "I've got two tickets to paradise." (House, House)
Yes, this is funny because anyone who chooses "Money" as his/her name is surely not a philosopher (See, Cent, 50; Chamillionaire; Chingy). But even more than that, I liked this line because it reminded me of Michael Scott signing, "I've got two tickets to paradise. Pack your bags we're leaving the day after tomorrow." Those were the days.
4. You think this is hard? Try auditioning for Baywatch and being told they're going in another direction. That was hard. (Sue, Glee)
5. If you turn us down and elect to be a mid-level cog at McCann-Erickson, we'll have to lock you in the storeroom until morning. I'm sure you understand. (Bert, Mad Men)
This line ultimately beat out Roger's "Yes. Yes, we are. Happy Birthday" but only by a little. Seriously, what more could you ask for from an episode of television than we got in Mad Men's season finale? Nail-biting suspense, heart-wrenching goodbyes, laugh-out-loud lines? The opportunity to use clichéd phrases in a blog post? This episode was truly a dream come true for viewers and reviews alike.
6. Why am I crying? Did I accidentally listen to 'Come Sail Away' by Styx again? (Troy, Community)
In the spirit of full disclosure, I present you with an excerpt of NY Mag's "Debate 109" recap:
For every artfully constructed laugh-out-loud (do the kids have an acronym for that? We can't remember) moment there's a creaky or overly quirky dump of verbiage that surely works better in the writers' room than in the mouths of actual (Greendale!) human beings. In other words: the school's impressively gay basketball team? Aces! Troy's labored love of Styx? Groans.
With all due respect, I have to wholeheartedly disagree. Seriously, you thought a skinny, mustachioed man wearing short-shorts was funnier than Troy's emotional reaction to the sweet sounds of Styx? Ok, fine, it might sound funnier, but that's not my fault, mustachioed is a funny word! Trust me, it wasn't.
7. We're both adults. (Tripp, Gossip Girl)
Whenever anybody says a variation of the phrase "we're both adults," (my fave's gotta be "c'mon, we're all adults here") you know that at least one party involved is not acting like a responsible adult. And by blog as my witness, this case is will prove to be no exception. From these three little words, eight fourteen letters, we know that Serena's on the cusp of becoming the next Madeleine Brown, Monica Lewinski, Rielle Hunter, Sally Hemings, Golan Cipel, well, you get the point. She's totally gonna bang Tripp.
8. You've got to tell Susie I was in a car accident. (Jeff, Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Even thought TV Squad thought this scene should have been left on proverbial the cutting room floor, I think Jeff's misadventures in philandering are always worth a good laugh.
9. That looks like something a death row convict would make in art therapy. (Tom, Parks and Recreation)
10. You think that not eating cat food is putting on airs? (Mac, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
I googled "can people eat cat food" and found this informative article from PopSci.com. According to Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association, "It's OK to satisfy the occasional craving, but you shouldn't make it a staple of your regular diet. It's cat food for a reason." Next, I googled, "People who crave cat food" and found a post called "Do Canadians Secretly Crave Cat Food?" I then realized this digression was quickly spiraling out of control and decided to call it quits.
So, internet, what did you think of this week's 10 Best Lines? Hate my selections, but like the commentary? Love the selections, but has my commentary ruined television for you? Let me know by leaving comments below.


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The Cultural Data Project (CDP) today released "New Data Directions for the Cultural Landscape: Toward a Better-Informed, Stronger Sector," a whitepaper by Sarah Lee and Peter Linett of Slover Linett. The paper offers an assessment of the state of data collection and use in the arts & culture sector and recommends a more strategic, coordinated approach to developing new information resources to improve the sector's performance, vitality, and public impact.
Slover Linett was commissioned by the CDP to convene a group of 11 leading researchers from academia and the consulting world in an online dialogue about the state and future of the cultural data landscape. These experts discussed how data is and could be used to help cultural organizations become more financially stable, more artistically and/or programmatically meaningful, and better equipped to both generate and demonstrate public value.
"The cultural sector faces a number of challenges in collecting reliable organizational data," says Lee, "as well as in actually using that data for learning and decision-making." Based on input from the dialogue participants, Lee and Linett recommend that the sector look not only at collecting more data, but at changing attitudes, creating tools, and increasing skills to make better use of the data.
The participants in the dialogue were Alan Brown (WolfBrown), Anne Gadwa Nicodemus (Metris Arts Consulting), John Jacobsen (White Oak Institute), Roland J. Kushner (Muhlenberg College), Larry McGill (The Foundation Center), Ian David Moss (Fractured Atlas), Susan Nelson (TDC), Jennifer Novak-Leonard (Cultural Policy Center at the University of Chicago), Zannie Voss (National Center for Arts Research), Joanna Woronkowicz (Indiana University), and Margaret Wyszomirski (The Ohio State University).
The whitepaper was commissioned by the CDP as part of an examination of progress within the sector: How far have the CDP and others come in the development of thinking and practices regarding the use of data for the advancement of arts and culture in the US? In addition, the paper was meant to contribute to an understanding of what resources may be needed in the future and what role the CDP itself might play.
Throughout 2014, the CDP will convene cultural researchers, funders in the arts, and art and cultural practitioners in further ongoing dialogue and planning to develop action strategies addressing the paper's findings and recommendations.
For more information, please visit www.culturaldata.org/culturaldatalandscape, or download the whitepaper PDF here. We welcome your responses or questions; please contact Sarah Lee at (773) 348-9200 x104 or by email.
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Monday, September 8, 2008
Age of Conan hint/tip: How to kill the boss in Halls of Eternal Frost
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This is how to kill the (pretty tough) end boss of the Halls of Eternal Frost (Ice Ruins):
Up until the Acheron Endboss the instance is really easy. But the Boss and its minions are really tough.
One Player needs to collect the sand from the desk. Make sure it is not the healer and not the (main) tank.
Clear the room around the boss. Now, the player with the sand can trigger the fight by talking to the boss. he is going to spawn minions. The player with the sand will always have initial aggro. He now runs out of the room and through the corridor. He/she takes the corridor, that leads back to the boss room at the other side. The player with the sand is able to run in circles and drag the minions after him.
The tank shoots the boss after the pull and drags him to the rear end of the room, where he is killed by the group.
This way the sand bearer can pass through the boss room without losing the minions.
When the boss is dead, the minions will disappear, so no need to kill them. They do massive damage and have a lot of hp anyways.
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HOUSTON (KTRK) --A local pest control company is lending a helping hand to an elderly woman whose home is infested with large rats.
Eyewitness News first reported about the woman's problem earlier this week.
The moment you walk in to 93-year-old Ana's home, you can smell a foul odor. Ana said it's the smell of rat feces and urine that has compiled over several years.
She said the rats crawled in to her home after Hurricane Ike. Her home was damaged during the storm and went months without being fixed. Holes could still be seen in her ceiling and in the walls.
Texan Pest and Termite heard about Ana's story, and contacted Eyewitness News. We put Texan Pest and Termite owner Chris Carver with Ana. Carver called a team of his experts to put out more than two dozen traps inside and outside of Ana's home.
Upon arrival, the exterminators inspected Ana's home.
"Rats, squealing rats. Scratching rats in the walls. They are everywhere. Everywhere," said Craig Carver. "There are holes everywhere that the rats are using for highways."
Carver said the problem was worse than he thought from seeing our report earlier this week. Carver noted several holes outside of the home where the rats enter.
Carver also inspected the garage. He said the rats have built a big nest inside. We also noticed hundreds, if not thousands, of roaches lining the garage walls.
"This is, I think, their main hub in here," said Carver.
In all, Texan Pest set out more than two dozen traps, which included eight exterior, six interior and twelve wooden traps in the garage.
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, with all my heart," said Ana. "That's why I want to tell. People like that, there is not many in this world, and be peace if there's more love."
What Ana didn't know is her desperate story gave Carver a reason to get out of bed and give back, too.
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Texan Pest has committed to free pest control and maintenance for one year. Workers will be out every other day to change out the traps and reset.
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January 10, 2019
Mayor de Blasio says education is his top priority, but it receives little attention in 'State of the City'
While the mayor has insisted education is the top priority of his second term, he has unveiled few new initiatives that affect most city students.
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January 10, 2019
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All New York City kindergarteners and first graders will receive prescription eyeglasses if they need them starting next school year, Mayor Bill de…
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February 13, 2018
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If education is at the top of the mayor's agenda, it did not form the centerpiece of his State of the City address Tuesday night.
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February 14, 2017
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February 11, 2015
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February 3, 2015
No education news in State of the City speech, as de Blasio celebrates pre-K
Mayor Bill de Blasio took another pre-kindergarten victory lap in his State of the City speech on Tuesday, which focused on affordable housing.
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February 11, 2014
Six weeks into de Blasio's term, unanswered school questions abound
Bill de Blasio filled his campaign with critiques of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's handling of the school system, including his administration's emphasis on standardized test scores, its shuttering of low-performing schools, and its enthusiastic backing of charter schools. But since taking office, he and his schools chancellor, Carmen Fariña, have offered few clues about exactly how they will address some of the biggest issues facing students and educators.
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February 14, 2013
Bloomberg shifts tone on school reforms in last annual address
Listening to Mayor Bloomberg's final State of the City address, delivered today, one would not know the mayor has spent the last decade closing schools, fighting with the teachers union, and touting high test scores. Although Bloomberg opened the shorter-than-usual education portion of the speech by noting that the city's high school graduation rate has risen faster than the state's, he did not utter the words "failing schools," "the United Federation of Teachers," or "test scores." He also did not bring any new education ideas to the Barclay's Center, the Brooklyn stadium where he delivered the speech. Instead, he focused on the new schools he plans to create during his last year in office — including eight designed expressly to boost college readiness among low-income black and Latino students — and tougher standards that the state has already adopted. Bloomberg worked to manage expectations about this year's state test scores, the first based on exams aligned to the new standards, known as the Common Core. State officials have warned that proficiency rates are likely to fall, but Bloomberg had not until today acknowledged that his final test scores are likely to drop in his final year in office.
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December 20, 2012
Liu says city should pay CUNY tuition for top high school grads
Comptroller John Liu visited UFT headquarters after being elected in 2009. Today, Liu proposed new education and economic policies, including the "community schools" model the UFT favors. The city should ease the path to college for top high school students by promising them free tuition at city colleges, Comptroller John Liu said today in a "State of the City" speech, his second in 2012. In the speech, Liu put forth a slate of policy proposals, including several focused on education, that he said would enhance the city's economic future. Liu is a likely mayoral candidate, but as comptroller his job is to safeguard the city's financial prospects. "The offer of free tuition would help motivate students and elevate CUNY, one of our city's most valuable gems, to the level of a competitive prize," Liu said, according to his prepared remarks. "It would also be a life-saver for many working families who are struggling to send their kids to college." Liu did not explain how the city could fund the initiative, but it would not cost much. With tuition set at $5,400 a year, even if every student in the top 10 percent of each graduating class enrolled and would not ordinarily receive financial aid — an unlikely scenario — paying their way would cost less than $12 million a year. Other proposals Liu made today would cost the city a lot more.
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January 18, 2012
City officials tout newest education initiatives at a Bronx school
Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Walcott speak with students at the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science today. Mayor Bloomberg took his updated education reform agenda on a promotional tour this morning, stopping by a high-performing Bronx school with a principal who has gone to bat for him in the past. Bloomberg and Chancellor Dennis Walcott traveled to the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science to tout the education initiatives that the mayor proposed during his State of the City address last week. Those plans include closing and reopening 33 struggling schools to clear the way for $60 million in federal funding, offering pay raises for teachers who receive high ratings, and repaying student loans for new teachers who excelled in college. The eight-year-old school opened as part of Bloomberg's small schools initiative, and the mayor cited it today as a resounding success. "The students and teachers we had the opportunity to meet with today are part of a broader story of achievement in our city, but there is so much more to do," Bloomberg said in City Hall's press release about the visit. (Geoff joined the caravan of reporters who tagged along and will report more from the visit later today.) Principal Kenneth Baum is also a longstanding supporter of the mayor's policy initiatives. Last year, he advocated for Bloomberg's (ultimately unsuccessful) push to do away with "last in, first out" seniority layoff rules. Walcott also name-checked Baum in his speech about reforming middle schools, saying that the principal's practice of sending teachers to students' homes before the school year starts exemplifies the community bonds that successful schools develop.
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January 12, 2012
Bloomberg's turnaround switch would cause 33 school closures
Under a proposal laid out by Mayor Bloomberg today that took education insiders by surprise, the city would retain access to threatened federal dollars for struggling schools by riffing on a familiar strategy: school closure. The announcement in today's State of the City address sets the stage for a showdown with the United Federation of Teachers — and maybe also with the State Education Department. UFT President Michael Mulgrew had already dismissed the idea that schools could receive the funds without union support by this afternoon. But State Education Commissioner John King has yet to weigh in on the strategy. Under Bloomberg's plan, the city would swap dozens of schools from one federally mandated overhaul strategy to another in a bid to escape a requirement that the city and union come to terms on a new teacher evaluation system. An impasse over negotiations caused King last week to cut off federal funds to 33 city schools that were undergoing the "transformation" and "restart" strategies, which require new evaluations. Under the mayor's plan, the schools would undergo "turnaround" instead. Turnaround is more aggressive than the other strategies, requiring at least half of a school's teachers to be replaced. But it also does not require that new teacher evaluations be in place, according to the Obama administration's guidelines for the funds, known as School Improvement Grants. Mulgrew immediately dismissed the plan, arguing that the union would have to sign off on turnaround. That would be true — but only if Bloomberg had been talking about the type of turnaround that the Obama administration envisioned. What the city is actually proposing is using a second, lesser-known turnaround that state regulations allow. Essentially, the city would close 33 schools and reopen them immediately, with new names and identification numbers. Then a team of educators selected for the "new" school would hire a new staff with the union's input, pulling half of the new teachers from the original school's roster.
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January 12, 2012
In education-packed speech, Bloomberg vows to bypass UFT
Mayor Bloomberg is attempting to breathe new life into his enervated education agenda today with an ambitious and startling list of proposals that include paying top teachers $20,000 bonuses and bypassing the union to overhaul struggling schools. Perhaps most interesting is the way that he is outlining, in his 11th State of the City address right now in the Bronx, to resuscitate stalled efforts to transform 33 struggling schools — and still receive the $58 million in federal funds that were supposed to support them. The state cut off the city's access to those funds last month, arguing that Bloomberg's failure to reach a deal with the teachers union on evaluations of teachers made the city ineligible for them. But today Bloomberg argued that the city could still get the federal support without a deal. His plan is to change the city's approach to overhauling those schools, using the "turnaround" model. That model requires that at least 50 percent of a school's teachers be removed. "We believe that when we take this action, we will have fulfilled the state's requirements and the schools will be eligible for the $58 million in funding," he is set to say. The city had originally wanted to use the turnaround model, one of four federally mandated options, to overhaul the 33 schools. But it turned to backup models, "transformation" and "restart," because the union would not agree. Today, Bloomberg says he believes the union's current contract permits turnaround, according to his prepared remarks. In a telephone call before the address, a union official said immediately that that was not the case, auguring a fight that could drag on or even wind up in court.
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January 12, 2012
Mayor's address comes against evaluations impasse backdrop
When Mayor Bloomberg takes the podium to deliver his annual State of the City address this afternoon, education insiders will be on the edge of their seats to hear his latest take on the fight over new teacher evaluations. Insiders say the mayor is likely to address the impasse between the city and teachers union on evaluations. That impasse has dominated the news in recent weeks, especially after state officials said cut off some federal funding to schools that were supposed to use the new evaluations this year. In the last week, blame for the standstill has flown from Gov. Cuomo and the state teachers union, but Bloomberg has been relatively quiet. The speech in which he outlines his annual policy agenda would be an opportune time to assert his position and try to move the situation forward. Whether Bloomberg will tackle the sticky topic during his address today is not assured, and what exactly he could propose to resolve the tension is unclear. Department of Education and City Hall insiders haven't tipped their hands about the content of today's speech, and the only news that has leaked out has been about other topics. In some ways, it's hard to imagine Bloomberg making a major education policy announcement right now. Several substantial Department of Education initiatives, including ones to reform middle schools and revamp instruction and assessments, are already underway, and the mayor has scant time or money to execute much more. But an immediate solution to the teacher evaluations impasse is seen as crucial. That Bloomberg is delivering the speech from inside the city's oldest coeducational high school, Morris in the South Bronx, has heightened speculation about the speech's education content.
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January 19, 2011
Boos drown out plea for "civility" at Cathie Black's PEP debut
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January 19, 2011
In State of the City, mayor calls for an end to seniority layoffs
Mayor Bloomberg renewed his push today for the end of seniority-based layoffs for public school teachers, who are facing greater odds of losing their jobs this year than they have in decades. During his State of the City address this afternoon, Bloomberg said that his first priority for legislators in Albany is pension reform. But a close second is ending last-in first-out — the seniority rules embedded in state law that could force the Department of Education to lay off teachers based on when they were hired. New York City has not had to lay off teachers since the 1970s and, though it came close to layoffs last year, the city dodged them by taking away funds that would have gone to giving teachers raises. But this year, the city is operating without stimulus funds and with the expectation of deep education cuts from Albany. In his November budget address, the mayor predicted that the public schools would have to lose 6,100 teachers this year. In his speech, Bloomberg noted that laying off the schools' most recent hires, who are also the cheapest employees, will mean losing more teachers than if the city laid off older, more expensive teachers. It will also mean larger class sizes, he said, in an unusual appeal to some parents' concerns about overcrowding. DOE officials typically downplay the importance of class size, and the mayor's statement comes after Chancellor Cathie Black caused an uproar by joking that parents in Manhattan should use more birth control.
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Professionalism in graphic design, it requires ability to work and deal with various kind of clients in any condition. Whatever my feeling is, I must be able to provide a solution.
This, then became the idea of 'MOOD' project, it's a personal project based on 8 years my experience in this field. I tried to explore how a 'noun' becomes an expressive logo, simply play with typography. In collateral, I used digital RGB basic colors (red, green, blue as the expression of angry, happy, sad).
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. Pacifism.
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- n. General ethical opposition to war or violence.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
- n. the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Is that the resource equivalent of Heinlein's observation in Starship Troopers that peace achieved through pacificism is impossible because any culture that practices it will soon be wiped out by those who don't? —
The Future Problem of "More" « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website
As for "pacificism": Canadians support talks with Taliban: poll
W.r had naturally produced its machinery for dealing with dissenters, sympathizers with the enemy, and those who deprecated or opposed war altogether; and it was the easiest thing in the world to extend the repression to those who held exceptional or unpopular views, like the Socialists and members of the I.W.W. It was plausible to charge these associations with being under the guidance of foreigners, with "pacificism" and a general tendency to disloyalty.
The Mind in the Making The Relation of Intelligence to Social Reform
Under the legislation, people with philosophical views such as pacificism and humanism could also seek protection from discrimination.
Mostly, however, I check myself out of some sense of pacificism or diplomacy which often leaves me feeling like a coward.
They gave your generous spirit another name—pacificism….
The agent's report, described as "results of investigation of Pittsburgh antiwar activity," characterized the Merton Center as a "left-wing organization advocating, among many political causes, pacificism [sic]," according to the IG report.
At the Alamo, where Nugent told the crowd to "take a breath of the blood in the air," Beck's sudden pacificism was a major downer.
A lot of "anti-war protestors" are actually anti-Bush protesters and lack consistency on a position they say matters, i.e. pacificism.
The wooden sword represented their religious pacificism.


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Now, I don't like this new Cravendale ad for two reasons. I'll give you the first reason, and then let you watch the ad. And then I'll give you the second.
The first reason I don't like this ad is because it's full of cats. And not just any old cats… Intimidating cats with opposable thumbs! Gives me the willies!
See what I mean! It's not right!
The second reason I don't like this ad is because it's just replaced one of my favourite campaigns of recent years, the Cravendale Cow, Pirate and Cyclist spots. How good were they? And how many of you know that they were inspired by cult Belgian animated series Panique au village? Oh, just me…
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August 12, 2008
Serve Cool Beans white bean dip any way you would enjoy hummus...and in many more ways. Photography by Maria Bacarella | IST.
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These smooth, creamy dips and spreads are very versatile, as you'll see in the Serving Suggestions section.
Lemon Roasted Garlic Bean Dip
The original flavor is heavier on the lemon than the garlic, but both both seasonings are subtle—as they should be. The beans rule.
Sweet Onion Bean Dip
This is a charming flavor; but because the flavoring is light, there's not a huge difference in flavoring between the Lemon Roasted Garlic and Sweet Onion. With the first, there's lemon on the finish, with the second, caramelized onion. They're both good, and they're largely interchangeable.
Taco Chili Bean Dip
This flavor, somewhat pink in color from the addition of cumin, paprika and crushed red pepper, has the most pizzazz. The spices are lively but not overpowering. While we like all of the flavors, and initially preferred the elegance of the lemon and caramelized onion, the sassy spices grew on us and this became our favorite.
The bean purée can form the basis of a wonderful sandwich.
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The Consent Solicitation will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 27, 2018, unless extended (the "Expiration Time"). The Consent Solicitation is being made upon the terms and is subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement, dated February 16, 2018 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Consent Solicitation Statement"). Holders of Notes will not be able to revoke their consents after the Expiration Time.The Issuers have engaged Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. to act as solicitation agent in connection with the Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Consent Solicitation may be directed to Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. at (855) 287-1922 (U.S. toll-free) and (212) 250-7527 (collect). The Issuers have engaged D.F. King & Co., Inc. as information and tabulation agent in connection with the Consent Solicitation. Requests for documentation may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (866) 356-7814 (toll free). This announcement is for information purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. This announcement is also not a solicitation of consents with respect to the Proposed Amendment or any securities. No recommendation is being made as to whether holders of Notes should consent to the Proposed Amendment. The solicitation of consents is not being made in any jurisdiction in which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such solicitation under applicable securities or "blue sky" laws. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the Consent Solicitation. Forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future, and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, competition in the casino/hotel and resorts industries, the controversy related to Stephen A. Wynn and his separation from the Company, dependence on key employees, levels of travel, leisure and casino spending, general domestic or international economic conditions, and changes in gaming laws or regulations. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect the Issuers' financial results is included in Wynn Las Vegas, LLC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Neither Wynn Resorts, Limited nor the Issuers are under any obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update their forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180216005539/en/
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) (the "Company") announced today that its indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (the "Issuers"), have commenced a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") to a proposed amendment (the "Proposed Amendment") to the indenture (the "Indenture") governing the Issuers' 4.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "Notes"). The Proposed Amendment would conform the definition of "Change of Control" relating to ownership of equity interests in the Company in the Indenture to the terms of the indentures governing the Issuers' other outstanding notes. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation, holders of Notes who validly deliver (and do not validly revoke) their consents prior to the Expiration Time will receive an aggregate cash payment of $10.0 million (the "Consent Payment"). The Consent Payment will be paid to the consenting holders pro rata in accordance with the principal amount of Notes as to which consents were validly tendered (and not revoked) prior to the Expiration Time. Adoption of the Proposed Amendment to the Indenture requires the consent of holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes that are not owned by the Issuers or any person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with either of the Issuers (the "Requisite Consents"). As of the date of this press release, there is $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding. The Company anticipates that, promptly after receipt of the Requisite Consents (at or prior to the Expiration Time), the Company will notify U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") that the Requisite Consents have been obtained and the Issuers, guarantors and the Trustee will execute a supplemental indenture with respect to the Indenture (the "Supplemental Indenture" and such time, the "Effective Time"). Although the Supplemental Indenture will become effective upon execution by the Issuers, the guarantors and the Trustee, the Proposed Amendment will only become operative upon payment of the Consent Payment by the Issuers, which the Issuers expect to make one business day after the Expiration Time. The Indenture will remain in effect, without giving effect to the Proposed Amendment, until the payment of the Consent Payment by the Issuers.


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The University of Florida Levin College of Law had the most graduates on the 2009 Florida Super Lawyers listwith 762 of its graduates or 26 percent of the Super Lawyers roster for Florida. The University of Miami ranked second with 447 Super Lawyers graduates or 15 percent of the state's total. The University of Florida is also the top Florida school in the U.S. News & World Report rankings coming in at number 51 in the nation. The University of Miami was ranked number 71 in the nation by US News.
University of Florida Law School is Head of the Class in Sunshine State
Super Lawyers to name top law schools
One of the best indicators of the quality of a law school is the quality of lawyers it produces. Beginning next week, we'll list on superlawyers.com the law schools that produce the most lawyers on each of our state lists, beginning with Florida. This state-by-state approach sets us apart from the U.S. News & World Report rankings which are compiled using a national survey. They "rank" the top 100 schools in the nation. But the rest of the schools are simply placed into two tiers and are not ranked within those tiers.
Grading Law Schools -- The Super Lawyers Approach
When people ask where I went to law school, I like to say I went to the Harvard of St. Paul, Minnesota. That would be William Mitchell College of Law.


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Johnny, 04 May 2012I miss my Sony Ericsson's back in year 9 (UK) 2007 when I had MEGA BASS and portable speakers!... moreEven I miss it all man... Those beautiful days when I used to listen to my favorite music on an SE Walkman with the Megabass on!!! And almost everyone had either the Walkman or the Cybershot!!!
SaltWater, 04 May 2012People be realistic!! You can't believe in everything your read!! I don't doubt Samsung and Ap... moreAndroid market is great, but everybody know appstore has a lot of great apps, especially for games.just compare among them
Whack-a-mole, 04 May 2012One word... iTunes. Seriously, you have to pay to change your ringtone?U can choose and convert using iTunes from mac/notebook easily. Just several step from m4a to m4r. No need to pay at all. Wanna instantly from ur iPod library? Just jailbreake it
This will happen. HTC and Sammy will continue to make huge profit from One and Galaxy Series in the upcoming months, 'til in Oct-Nov when Apple releases the next iPhone, which will have a lot of marketing hype due to current hardware. The new iPhone with an eagle-fly- hybrid compound eye retina display with pixels not visible with an entry level microscope, with the new iThis, iThat and iWhatever will bring a huge crowd that will leave Apple swimming in green paper after Xmas season. Sad but true.
I miss my Sony Ericsson's back in year 9 (UK) 2007 when I had MEGA BASS and portable speakers! Everyone had a Walkman or Cybershot Nokia was dead then. Apple came along with a good touch screen and started clearing up. LG cookie & Viewty where the only good LG's. 120FPS was amazing! Now where in 2012 and nothing has come about since! SHAME
Dem, 04 May 2012Excuse my ignorance but who the f*ck is RIM?Canadian manufacturer better known for making BlackBerry phones.
AnonD-51228, 04 May 2012Three ways to make a profit:
1. Lots of sheep!
2. Make a bazillion slightly different device... moreAgreed but you missed one key point,
Extremely overprice your devices.
Meego is already gone.. But 'she' is beautiful zombie. No apps but great OS for hackers and someone who hate playing games on small device..
One word... iTunes.
Seriously, you have to pay to change your ringtone?
AnonD-6193, 04 May 2012Sorry, Meego is Dead. Android is Shit. Just try Lumia 900 for a week i bet you will embrace...Boring tiles,Restricted OS and need loads and loads of cash just to get apps,no thanks and yes im giving excuses just like what Nokia fanboys talk crap about android.
Nokia are you sleeping or you want to get disapèar from mobile technology.
Nokia please i am a big fan of nokia mobile so please be partner with google really saying you if you make handset with os android no one wil bet you and you will rule the world.hope you will do this soon.
That's what happens when you make the best product on the market. I just hope Nokia and HTC improve alot in the next few quarters.


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Tag: Flash
by Ryan "TheSuperfly" Prast
July 17, 2018
FanSets, the limited-edition collectibles company, and Warner Bros. have joined forces once again to create some amazing collectibles for San Diego Comic Con! Hidden within the 18 different Warner Bros. designed bags, distributed to attendees when checking in at the show, is one of 12 different exclusive FanSets DC Comics super hero pins featuring highly detailed…
by Daniel Pickett
September 13, 2016
BATMAN AND GREEN ARROW FIND THEMSELVES FACING A GIANT THREAT TO GOTHAM CITY'S SAFETY AS WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES BATMAN UNLIMITED: MECHS VS. MUTANTS ON DVD SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 All-New Family-Friendly DC Animated Movie Features Iconic Super Heroes & Super-Villains BURBANK, CA (July 6, 2016) — Batman will need the help from…
by Daniel Pickett
October 22, 2015
The folks over at Figures Toy Company gave us fans a little tease today of the work-in-progress prototypes for their ReMego 8″ retro action figures: Get your first look at prototype images for our DC Comics SUPER POWERS SERIES 3 figures! Keep in mind these are prototypes (so for those wondering, The Flash will…
by Daniel Pickett
October 2, 2015
Pocket Pop! Keychains: Supernatural Don't lose your shoe! Supernatural Pocket Pop! Keychains are coming! You'll need the monster-hunting brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester, as well as Castiel, Angel of the Lord! Make sure to collect all three for your otherworldly adventures! Coming in November! Pop! Pins With Pop! Pins you can accessorize with…
by Daniel Pickett
June 29, 2015
Comic-Con is fast approaching, and Diamond Select Toys has revealed a plethora of new items (coming to stores this fall) that will be on display there! With their first-ever product from The Muppets, several new products from Back to the Future, plus new items from Marvel Comics' Secret Wars, Aliens, Batman, Justice League, Nightmare Before…
by Daniel Pickett
June 9, 2015
The gang at Icon Heroes just announced their 2nd SDCC exclusive: Arrow and Flash TV Super Hero Fight Club Mug Pen Holder ($15) It's an epic battle for the fate of your desk! Made from high-quality ceramic, this handsome new pen holder comes with a sturdy handle and is decorated with a beautiful wrap around diorama…
by Daniel Pickett
March 27, 2015
Residents of Starling City, have no fear, these Pop!'s & ReAction Figures have not yet failed your city! Funko is bringing Oliver Queen and company to life with our new Pop! & ReAction Series! (Salmon Ladder not included) ReAction Figures: Arrow Available in July! Pop! Television: Arrow Available in May! His name…
by Daniel Pickett
February 13, 2015
Diiiiiiiiiiivvvvve! It's the day before Toy Fair 2015 starts and the floodgates of information and reveals have opened. Here is your first look at the recently announced 3.75″ retro Flash Gordon figures from our friends at Bif Bang Pow! These figures are overflowing with 80's goodness! There will be lots more…
by Cesar Zamora
January 13, 2015
Earlier tonight I attended the premiere of the new Warner Bros Animated film "Justice League Throne of Atlantis". The story tells Aquaman's origin and how he joins the League as well as picking up where the team left off in "Justice League War". The movie will be available in all forms January 21st. Here are…
by Daniel Pickett
November 12, 2014
DC Comics HeroClix: The Flash Booster Brick and Fast Forces Packs Available Now Also, Don't Miss Out on a Flash-specific WizKids Organized Play Event at Local Retailers Hillside, NJ — November 12, 2014 — WizKids, the industry leader in quality pre-painted collectible miniatures, released new DC Comics HeroClix: The Flash booster sets to North…
by Daniel Pickett
March 14, 2014
Join the fight to save the Multiverse in Infinite Crisis, the free-to-play DC Comics MOBA. Clash in intense 5v5 competition as your favorite DC Comics characters, battling through iconic locations including Gotham City and Coast City. [youtube]http://youtu.be/E8haj2oLTKA[/youtube] Play now at http://www.infinitecrisis.com !
by Cesar Zamora
January 31, 2014
by Daniel Pickett
January 13, 2014
The next new Mattel line we are looking at for 2014 is the 6″ mass retail value line "DC Total Heroes." This first wave of the 6″ figures is now hitting mass retail shelves and on-line retailers such as Amazon.com and BigBadToyStore.com. This line of stylize figures that utilize the same basic "buck" will be a…
by Daniel Pickett
September 25, 2013
Figures Toy Company shows no sign of slowing down. Yesterday they announced the expansion of their DC retro line to include the Teen Titans. The Teen Titans were originally released by Mego in the 70's but now are very rare and fetch high prices on the secondary market. Coming next year fans will have a…
by Erik "Superfriend" Skov
July 30, 2013
As you go out to buy your copy of Flash Point, the newest release in DC Comic's line of animated movies, remember that Best Buy once again has 2 reasons to be your store of choice. 1. Exclusive packaging which includes an exclusive figurine. 2. They frequently put older related product on sale during the…
by Daniel Pickett
June 12, 2013
Monogram International's SDCC 2013 Exclusive DC PVC 2.75" Set The folks at Monogram International have sent us the information on their third SDCC exclusive, which has a small edition of only 100 pieces! Monogram International proudly presents a six figure set of DC Miniature PVC Figurines. Heroes and villains include: Batman, Flash, the Joker,…
by Daniel Pickett
March 20, 2013
by Daniel Pickett
February 12, 2013
Here are the latest and greatest solicitations from the good people at DC Collectibles. These products will appear and be available to pre-order in the next issue of Diamond's Previews at your local comic book shop. The products announced in this solicitation will be arriving in stores June and July 2013 as listed below. …
by Daniel Pickett
February 11, 2013
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment reveal the next round of challengers in this week's Injustice Battle Arena. In week 2 of competition, The Flash enters the ring against Shazam in a battle of velocity versus mystic powers. Rounding out this week's competition, the brilliant but merciless Lex Luthor challenges The Joker, the…
by Daniel Pickett
July 3, 2012
Mattel has had some issues in the past with their Comic Con information leaking out before their reveals at the con… and it may be happening again. EntertainmentEarth.com has a listing for a new line called "Batman Unlimited" that sounds like the successor to the Batman: Legacy line. It also sounds like this is how…


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Court is the last place you want to find yourself. But sometimes it is unavoidable. Litigation is stressful and confusing.
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In the event that a person no longer has the capacity to make competent decisions about their finances, healthcare or daily living and they don't already have a valid Power of Attorney for both healthcare and property, he or she may be declared legally disabled. The courts would then appoint a guardian to make decisions for that person. Of course, declaring someone disabled is only done in a court of law and requires a strong legal advocate that knows how to navigate the system.
Find out more about guardianships here.
The responsibility for settling the affairs of a person who dies often falls upon a family member. Since many of the estates handled in the probate courts deal with complex statutes and tax laws, it is important for you to have a trusted legal advocate on your side.
Trust Litigation-These are some common examples that require legal action:
- You step up and take care of your parent's affairs, but other family members don't like what you are doing and accuse you of mishandling the estate.
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Family Fights- These are particularly nasty and all too common. Here are some examples that may lead you to court:
- Sometimes a trust is improperly written and inappropriately includes or excludes a family member.
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- Someone may use a Power of Attorney to improperly change the estate plan or beneficiaries in an account and effectively disinherit someone.
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The four-season Mountainside at Northstar community, located between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and the Village at Northstar, features beautiful examples of eco-friendly mountain architecture. Stellar Townhomes, designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson are built to achieve LEED certification, feature energy-efficient lighting, and provide spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California.
The houses are modern interpretations of the mountain home. They are energy-efficient and designed to offer all the amenities of a luxury resort. Each unit features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and ski rooms for gear – all distributed across 2,100 square feet of space over two floors and organized along a central spine. The main floor's great room includes an informal dining area integrated with the kitchen.
Related: Exotic solar and wind-powered Bangkok Tree House resort is a masterpiece of sustainable design
A wide palette of natural materials such as white oak dominate the interiors, with black-stained cedar siding, blackened steel panels, concrete, and glass used for the exterior. The simplicity of the design lends itself to maximum efficiency- with a goal to achieve LEED certification.
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Much has been happening with ViaSat Inc. (VSAT - Free Report) in recent times. The company recently launched the ViaSat-2 satellite, which has immense prospects. Just a couple of days ago, ViaSat released disappointing earnings numbers for first-quarter of fiscal 2018. The company's shares too have trended badly, having fallen 19.1% over the past one year, much worse than the industry's average decline of 2.9%.
Escalating research and development costs, and costs related to the ViaSat-2 service launch activities badly affected profits. However, fundamentals of the business look quite strong. New contract awards for the company (up 31.4% to $441.8 million) grew sharply in the fiscal first quarter, driving impressive backlog, and highlighting strong demand for both products and services.
ViaSat's Government Systems business has been outstanding, and has been gaining even greater momentum, which should reflect well on the quarters to come.
The segment reported impressive revenue growth of 25.8% year over year in the fiscal first quarter, driven by an expanding service base and strong momentum in tactical datalink products, government mobility platforms and satellite communications solutions. Splendid growth in revenues drove record operating profit (up 82% year over year) and Adjusted EBITDA (up 51% year over year) for the quarter.
In-flight connectivity is also sustaining robust growth momentum. ViaSat is already connecting nearly 3 million devices a month on its existing fleet of 568 aircraft. The Commercial Air business will likely prove to be a key profit driver in the quarters to come.
ViaSat maintains a leading position in the satellite and wireless communications market. The company has garnered enough economics of scale and scope to serve vast emerging markets in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Western Asia. ViaSat-2 services are expected to begin in fourth-quarter fiscal 2018.
ViaSat, Inc. Price and Consensus
The company successfully rolled out ViaSat-2 satellite in June. ViaSat-2, touted to have twice the bandwidth and seven times more broadband coverage, is a massive improvement over ViaSat-1.Some other features which make it more powerful than ViaSat-1 include high-capacity connectivity, smaller gateway antenna and twice as many gateways. ViaSat believes that these advanced smaller gateways can help it place the latest satellites in proximity of popular internet access points, delivering greater network reliability and security.
Lately, ViaSat's earnings have suffered quite a lot due to R&D expenses, but per the company, total R&D investments are set to peak this fiscal year. The primary drivers are the ViaSat-3 payload, pre-flight development and testing, and commercial in-flight connectivity, STCs and line-fit activity. This indicates that we can see more pressure on profits in the upcoming quarters. Also, the costs related to the ViaSat-2 service launch activities and preparations for the large-scale in-flight Wi-Fi ramp are expected to further burden the bottom line.
Also, stiff competition in the industry proves to be a major growth deterrent for the company, particularly for its satellite services segment. The business is also highly affected by seasonality of demand due to traditional retail selling periods.
Strong backlog levels, robust prospects of core government business and significant demand for higher speeds of broadband connectivity in residential, in-flight, and government markets are likely to accelerate the company's growth momentum. In addition, the just-launched ViaSat-2 satellite is likely to help this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company fortify its foothold in new geographic markets.
Overall, while we acknowledge that ViaSat has a robust foothold in numerous markets and is enjoying strong growth momentum, we feel its earnings are set up for more pressure in the quarters ahead.
Stocks to Consider
A few better-ranked stocks in the broader sector include Lam Research Corporation (LRCX - Free Report) , Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS - Free Report) and Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT - Free Report) . While Lam Research and Advanced Energy Industries sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Applied Materials carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Lam Researchhas an impressive earnings surprise history for the trailing four quarters, beating estimates all through, with an average positive surprise of 4.4%.
Advanced Energy Industries has a decent earnings surprise history as well. The company surpassed estimates thrice over the trailing four quarters, with an average positive surprise of 11.3%.
With four back-to-back earnings beats, Applied Materials has an average positive surprise of 3.4%.
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I just got home from a graduation ceremony – my graduation ceremony – I finally finished my Bachelor of Theology and have a piece of paper to prove it.
During the ceremony to keep myself awake I started to wonder what a course in Blogging would look like – a Bachelor of Blogging. I thought it would make an interesting 'Open Mike' post where we all submit our answers. I'll give a prize to the best answer.
If you were to enroll in a course about blogging what would you want it to include as core subjects, electives, assignments etc.
If you're 'beyond' enrolling in a course yourself – how would you teach it if you were designing a syllabus? What would be essential reading? Who would be your guest lecturers (and what would you ask them to speak on)? What subjects would be central? How would you grade students?
Get a little creative with your answers if you like and submit them via comments below or post it on your own blog and leave a link in comments to it below.
Prize – I'll award my favourite answer with a link in my menu to your blog for a week or so (ok its not much but it is better than nothing). Competition closes Monday – Aussie time.