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On Sunday, Sports Illustrated reported that at least four employees of the Carolina Panthers have received "significant settlements" from owner Jerry Richardson or from the franchise itself. Per Sports Illustrated, these settlements have stemmed from inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by the 81-year-old Richardson, "including sexually suggestive language and behavior, and on at least one occasion directing a racial slur at an African-American Panthers scout." The NFL has announced it is investigating Richardson while the Panthers owner released a statement saying he would sell the team after the season is over. On Monday's episode of Hang Up and Listen, former Green Bay Packers vice president Andrew Brandt joined Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin for a conversation about Richardson's behavior, why he was a respected owner, and how the NFL fits into the larger cultural conversation about sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace behavior. A transcript, which has been edited for clarity, is below.
Josh Levin: Jerry Richardson's behavior, as detailed in Sports Illustrated, is fairly shocking, but I'd say it was more shocking to hear he was planning to sell the team. What we've seen in the aftermath of the big Harvey Weinstein story in the New York Times is that people have left or been pushed out of organizations when there is someone who can fire them. But Richardson didn't have to do this.
Andrew Brandt: The swiftness and of this whole incident is just amazing—that the story comes out over the weekend and by the end of the weekend, he's selling the team. I have seen Jerry Richardson in league meetings for 10 years. He had, it seems odd saying it now, but kind of a regal presence. He was very respected among his fellow owners—one of the longest-serving owners, and the only owner that played in the NFL. Now we see someone that had tremendous respect among ownership, getting out.
People are pointing to the Donald Sterling example from a few years ago in the NBA, where he was kind of pushed out for his behavior. But to me, this is completely different because that was an owner who was reviled by most of his fellow owners and had gone at it with them and the commissioner for years and years. This is someone admired, respected, and even revered by other owners and the commissioner for all these years, and now in this incredibly swift descent, the team's for sale.
Stefan Fatsis: At the same time, it's also possible that other owners and even Roger Goodell didn't know the way that Richardson was operating the Panthers franchise. He was very paternalistic, very Southern—his employees called him Mister. These are very weird, old behaviors. So, did the NFL take swift action and pressure Richardson to do this to avoid a deeper investigation by media members, by lawyers, by whoever is going to conduct the NFL's internal probe? He is also 81 years old.
This is not a young man. He was going to sell at some point anyway.
Brandt: We heard that the Panthers were doing their own investigation. All of a sudden it's a league matter, and all of a sudden he's selling the team. We don't even know if the league's going to continue looking into this rather than just prepare the vetting of potential new owners.
Owner business is pretty well-known within the league. What they're doing in their other businesses, minority shares, things about taxes and stadiums and estate planning—that all comes up in committee meetings and in full ownership meetings. They know a lot about everyone else's business. Now, personal business? I'm not as sure. But if there are settlements, if there is known behavior that everyone around the Panthers knows, that is something that does filter out into the rest of ownership. So maybe this was a hidden secret all these years.
Fatsis: You were struggling to find a word there for a second to describe the NFL's behavior. Does the word cover-up enter the conversation? What did the NFL know? When did it know it? How long had it tolerated Jerry Richardson in the ownership ranks because he was respected, because he brought this team to Carolina 20 years ago, because he was viewed as a former player, a pillar of the community, someone with deep and abiding loyalty to the league and its operations?
Levin: What we're finding culturally is that someone can be respected and still do the things that Jerry Richardson has paid out settlements for supposedly doing. Look at the descriptions of this behavior: of the inappropriate remarks, of inappropriate touching, of racial slurs, of creating this antebellum sort of environment as a rich, old, white man in a franchise where the talent on the field is predominantly black. I think it's totally plausible that someone who did all this stuff could be "respected," especially given the demographics of NFL ownership. All these people look like Jerry Richardson. They have the same amount of money he does, they're almost all white like he is.
Brandt: We see these words thrown around in sports ownership that maybe aren't thrown around in other businesses, such as the word owner. With the optics of predominantly African-American players and predominantly white owners, it's a word that's been ingrained in sports culture. And all these owners are called "Mr. So and So." I was a team executive at a pretty high level, vice president, but it was assumed I would call the owners that as well. Maybe it's time for that to change, for there to be a little more equality in just addressing people.
Levin: It's not just employees, to be clear. Jim Nantz calls Robert Kraft "Mr. Kraft" on television. There's an automatic respect that everyone who's around sports gives to these men. But it's always the players who, if the league has a bad image or a bad reputation, it's blamed on them. But the issues that were brought to light by this Sports Illustrated piece, people should be outraged by this.
Brandt: Another interesting part of this with Richardson himself is that he's perhaps the most hawkish owner. In collective bargaining negotiations, he would be the one in the room demanding the owners leverage the players towards a better deal—to use their power to really put the players in their place financially. There's a comment he made, saying to a player, maybe even Peyton Manning …
Levin: "Do I need to help you read a revenue chart, son?"
Brandt: Exactly. And that's his reputation on the business side. I would think the NFLPA, which has traditionally been on the wrong side of the deal, may appreciate this news that the most hawkish owner is not in the picture anymore. Maybe that's a bigger picture story. There's an opportunity here for the NFL with new ownership.
Fatsis: And the NFL needs new ownership. I mean, Jerry Richardson, in addition to the things we've discussed, at one point warned Cam Newton not to get any tattoos or piercings. Richardson told that story to Charlie Rose, ironically.
Levin: There was a huge news cycle that we participated in around Cam Newton saying to a woman reporter, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes." He was rightly called out for that and apologized for it. I strongly believe that more people are going to weigh in on the derogatory language Cam Newton used than Jerry Richardson apparently systematically harassing his employees.
I keep coming back to the idea of, why do we respect this guy? He made his money by running a fast food empire, and he presided over Denny's in the 1990s. If you remember, there were all of these racial incidents at Denny's, where they had to pay out to black customers. So, again, why do we respect him? Why is it the default assumption that Mr. Richardson is someone who should command our admiration?
Brandt: Earlier, I distinguished Richardson from Donald Sterling. Sterling was known to discriminate in his real estate practices for years and years. NBA owners knew that, the NBA commissioner knew that, and then they had this secret tape, which was the tipping point to get him out. With Richardson, this is a tipping point. Something happened. Who knows how much the NFL knew over the years about race, about misogyny, about treating employees the way he did. And the tipping point happens this weekend, and again, with this incredibly rapid speed, just like Sterling, he's out.
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Good aged Stilton. A glass of port doesn't hurt either.
I love goat cheese, but let's be honest...I'd eat goat cheese with just about anything!
I'd go with a blue cheese or brie, even if brie is not as popular these days. It's still one of my favorites.
Point Reyes Blue was my summer discovery... I wish I could have some right now. It's gorgeous.
Just wanted to add, the Point Reyes Farmstead Blue website lists stores where it can be found.
With pears I would suggest either taleggio or robbiola or maybe a washed rind epoisse. But Humbolt Fog from California is pretty damn nice. And I'll admit I'm more of a cheese guy than a wine guy.
there's a cheese from Vermont Butter and Cheese Company called Cremont that is fab with pears - it's creamy, nutty, and if it's old enough swoon-inducing runny.
One of my favorite cheeses with pears is Pt Reyes Blue. Bel Paese is relatively bland so a cheese sorta similar would be Cowgirl Creamery's Pierce Point.
I love Cowgirl Pierce Point but it is one of their "seasonal" cheeses, wrapped in nettles. I think it should be in season now.
Bayley Hazen Blue from Jasper Hill Farms in Vermont is a sentimental favorite of mine. But so is Cabot Extra Sharp.
I love the suggestions for blue and Stilton, especially for this season, but if you can find a really yound pecorino toscano from Italy, it is fabulous with pears and a little honey (acacia maybe?) drizzled over top. I can sometimes get this at WF but have often bought it in Italian markets
My hands down favorite is an aged gouda...
Another vote for the bleu/blue cheeses. Love Stilton as well as Point Reyes blue, which I know you can get. Add some dried cranberries and toasted walnuts to the plate. A thinly sliced walnut levain is also a wonderful addition. Enjoy!
FYI I just discovered the magazine "Culture" which is entirely devoted to cheese. I believe it's a quarterly as opposed to monthly pub. Pretty damn cool.
Here's another vote for that aged gouda. Thinly sliced gruyere is also nice, especially with some roasted hazelnuts added.
We have a lovely soft goat cheese with flecks of black truffle here in Maryland - its called Truffle Tremor. I love it with juicy pears - at room temperature its more runny than brie but just as creamy.


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etsy a few weeks ago..it will look lovely in my bathroom - which my parents couldn't understand, until i explained about the old trick learnt in Thailand for getting rid of nasty niffs in the toilet...just light a match and hey presto!
Poole Pottery soup pot with mushrooms on the lid, a few plates & glasses and also went mad on three fab Arthur Wood vases.
Le Creuset factory shop in Andover (one of the only good things about the place) to salivate over the beautiful kitchenware, and managed to nab myself a gorgeous red iron handled pot - a sample from the US, not for sale in the UK, which had made it onto the sale shelf!
my mum said i could have removed my dad's socks from the Aga
before i took the photo but i think it all adds to the ambience!i came home to my empty flat and was greeted by a message from a friend in West London with a photo of mattresses outside her door on Acklam Road...nice!


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We spent five absolutely fantastic days in Warsaw in one of Alicja and Jan apartments at Mariensztat. Great place to stay in the walking distance to Old Town and Krakowskie Przedmiescie. Very close to buses or trams. At the corner pub, coffee shop, groceries and pharmacy.
Flat is small but bright, spotless clean and has everything you need for short stay. The only minus is the size of a shower cabin. Could be bigger, more comfortable .
The owners are very nice and helpful people. Jan had been around all the time as they have more properties at Mariensztat. If you look for some tips where to go and what to see, just ask him.No communication problem as Jan speaks English fluently.
We strongly and truly recommend this small and cosy apartment at Mariensztat 9.
An airy, bright studio apartment on ul. Mariensztat, a five minute walk from Old Town. The apartment was quiet, light and extremely comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped and easy to work in. We hope to stay there again next year when we return to Poland.
Warsaw has so much more than I expected. The reconstruction of Old Town and the buildings running to Nowy Swiat was breathtaking. It is easy to get around the city. It is well worth a visit.
The New Swan 2 Is excellently located for exploring Warsaw. The old town is a short walk away and there is a bus stop around the corner for travelling further into 'modern' Warsaw.
The owner Jan was very helpful, meet us at the train station and took us to the apartment.
The apartment is well furnished and was nice and clean. It had everything needed for our 3 night stay.
I would recommend this as a place to stay for a short break in Warsaw.
We highly recommend this rental located within walking distance from gorgeous Old Town, Royal Castle and means of transportation allowing you to easily get to Warsaw Downtown.
Owners of this unit are most friendly, hospitable, accommodating and caring people. You'll have a great time in Warsaw!
The apartment was great - just the right size for a couple, although the shower is a little tight. Location is great - 1 minute walk from the old town. Nearby pub and café are excellent.
Jan was really helpful even though we didn't get the opportunity to meet. Would highly recommend booking any of his apartments.


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Quentin Kenihan has opened up about his turbulent childhood and revealed how Russell Crowe once saved his life in an exclusive interview with Ray Martin for A Current Affair.
Suffering from Osteogenisis Imperfecta, Kenihan was born with eight broken bones, including both arms and both legs.
He wasn't meant to live beyond the first day, but he's been proving people wrong for 41 years.
Over the course of his life, Kenihan has broken thousands of bones. Just turning over in his bed he can break a rib.
Discussing his childhood, he admits there were times his parents did not even visit him in hospital.
"It was a sh---- ride. It was sh--. But that's them and they've got to wear that," Kenihan said.
"But I forgive them for that."
Kenihan does give his father credit for turning him into the man he is today though.
"He said to me, 'Quent, you'll never walk, you'll never run around, you'll never do the the things that anyone else can do. But I can train you to walk in the room, find the most important person in the room and quickly become the most important person in the room'," Kenihan said.
"Have you done that?" Martin asks.
"Well, you're here aren't you?" Kenihan says with a wry smile.
The "lost years" for Kenihan came in his late teens during an addiction to pain killers, which led him to become seriously depressed.
"I was borderline suicidal to be honest with you," Kenihan said.
But at his blackest moment, Kenihan received a phone call from Crowe that he says "saved his life".
"Mate, when you've got the Gladiator calling, you frickin listen don't you?"
"He said, 'either live or die, and if you're gonna die, do it with some dignity and shut up. Stop thinking about yourself and inspire others'."
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Monday, May 31, 2010
I Blinked
I had to have Martha, my bulldog euthanized yesterday. I spoke in a previous post about her lymphoma diagnosis. It progressed faster than expected. It broke my heart to let her go, although just by looking at her I knew she had a few days, if that. She crashed from a chemo treatment and although she was recovering from that, the cancer was getting out of control and quickly. It has been 3 weeks since her diagnosis. I pray that if I succumb to that disease I go as quickly. Such a horrific disease that knows no boundries and doesn't discriminate. After being on medication for my PPD for the last 3.5 weeks I am feeling a bit better, but some things bother me. Like feeling incredibly sad at the loss of my dear sweet Martha, but not being able to *cry* for her. I suppose it will take another few weeks for the medication to adjust fully. Its little things like that, that will take some getting used to. Otherwise, I am better. Not nearly as irritable or weepy. Don't get me wrong, I have my moments...they just seems to be less frequent. And that I am happy about.
This long weekend is almost over and I don't know where it went or what the heck I spent it doing, other than the obvious. ::points to above paragraph:: I'm disappointed because I felt like I have had no time with my hubs this weekend or the kiddos. And I still have quite a few other irons in the fire. BTW, I'm working on several other posts if y'all are interested. One is Little C's birth story and the other is about K and I and our beginning. It is taking me a while because I need to dig up some pictures and stuff for the posts. But stay tuned...that is if you wanna know about it. Anyway. I gotta go do some stuff. I can't sit around for too long today. Too much to do and not enough time to do it. Story of my life!
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Oh I'm so sorry to hear about Martha. I can't even think about how I'll react when I have to say goodbye to A.J. Hang in there on the meds and you'll get straightened out... if not, ask your doctor and get things either upped or downed on the dosage. (don't do what I did and just try to regulate your OWN dosage!)ReplyDelete
Aw. :( I hope things will be better for you Stacey. I'll be praying for you dear, just have faith in God and take those meds regularly. Don't skip any schedules in taking meds, alright?ReplyDelete
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Sorry to hear about your dog. :(
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Basilmentos Home = Disaster Zone
Its Saturday, so we are pretty much cut loose to do whatever we want, but for the basilmentos sisters, that means trouble. So far samantha has lit half the kitchen on fire, Sarah has broken multiple pieces of furniture and windows and Eva sewed her halloween costume to the couch. Oh, and nali drew all over Julia in her sleep because she wouldn't let her watch an episode of "here comes honey boo boo" last night.
Its a disaster.
I am hiding away in the attick with Samantha's laptop computer, blogging as the house is destroyed beneath me. I just heard another window break-Sarah must be playing baseball in the house again.
Now Nali is screaming, something about a boy named Naill and how he is her one true love. Who's Naill? I have never even heard of him before... Oh crud. The fire alarm is going off. Got to go! Bye bloggers, see you next time... if I am still alive by then.
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LOL!!!!! So funny!!!! Felicity, (and Anna) you have a VERY crazy doll family!! A few of my dolls sound perfect for your family!!!!! XDReplyDelete
~FiveDollStars :)
I hope you survive Felicity! I just love reading all of your posts!ReplyDelete
Oh no.... XD Felicity I think Nali Is talking about Niall Horan from one direction. XD nali&Niall XDReplyDelete
NO WAY! IM A FELICITY DOLL TOO!!! XD and i have a samantha sister. Sarah sounds like my sister, Anne. she is aLWAYS getting into trouble. I hope that Sam know how to use a fire extinguisher!! Its like when Eva went babysitting and the fridge fell over!! XD
Good Luck secret Agent Felicity!
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:54 AM
How many Felicity dolls r there in the world? I'm one 2! I hope that u survive, Felicity! Ur family sounds JUST LIKE MINE! There r some days where I think I might not survive. Good luck!Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Survive! --ChrissaDelete
Don't die, Felicity! --Lanie
Good luck surviving in that house! --Kanani
OMG!! U have CRAZY sisters! Just like me! --Felicity
It's a wonder how u survive w/ them! --Amber
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:08 AM
I can't believe how I survive w/ my crazy sisters! It's just one thing after another w/ those people!! :PDelete
Well it's true! :D
Niall and Nali are MEANT for eachother! Haha, another great post. ;)Delete
Hope you survive Felicity! =D
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LOL! Stay alive felicity!ReplyDelete
Good luck Felicity :) ~Amanda :DReplyDelete
Btw: Nali is falling in love with a boy named NAIL?!?!?! That isn't even a real name for a boy! XD~Amanda :DReplyDelete
How did Samantha set half of the kitche on fireReplyDelete
I think she attempted to cook stuff.Delete
Good luck, stay alive, and never, EVER surrender!ReplyDelete
Hey, ask Samantha how to set the kitchen on fire, k?
Hmm.. True love Naill... INTERESTING!!!
OMG!!!!! sonds CRAZY hope you make it thru all that and find a good window-reparer LOL you are to funny :DReplyDelete
CRAZY LIFE! good luck.ReplyDelete
Does that mean Eva will have to wear a couch on her back for Halloween?ReplyDelete
wow .. hope you stay alive because that could set the real human house on fire... well have fun felicity tell anna i said hi !!!!!!!ReplyDelete
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sweet nalli ur like me
omg sarah im your biggest fan
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NONONONO! You both have got it wrong! He's MINEDelete
Nononononononono he is mine!!Delete
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i am a really big fan of your moms videos!!!!!!!!!
Im going outside my sisters made me say something - katia
i want to go back to bed but i am a really big fan if your moms videos - jamie
LOL! Felicity, Niall is from 1D.ReplyDelete
Hi Felicity! It's Addy on Audrey's account, and I just came to my new home on Saturday! I found out I have 9 sisters... Probably not as chaotic as your house... But none of them will talk to me! Do you have any advise?ReplyDelete
Hey Felicity it Felicity how do your mom's bother makes the home button love Mckenna stop it Mckenna it my turn love Felicity.ReplyDelete
Poor Felicity!ReplyDelete
It must be really crazy living with the basilmentos sisters!
Hope your house gets fixed soon!
I think Nali is one of the craziest sisters in your house...
Don't tell her I said that!
- AnonymousNovember 6, 2012 at 4:41 PM
Hi! It's Elizabeth Cole, I really love Anna (your moms youtube videos) But it's hard to watch them because my "mom" is in her room all day! But i love watching them... Love the stories! I have alot of adventures too! The kitchen was fun to go to! My "mom" is making a house for me, so right now i can explore!ReplyDelete
Opps, marie grace wants to come on.
Hello Its Marie grace, I am a huge fan! Your one of my favorite actresses (Felicty) you are really pretty, i wish i can meet you!
Hey its Marysia! I really like your blogs. :DReplyDelete
Hi Felicity! Its Felicity! lol. that sound weird. anyway, good luck!! sounds like its really frantic in your house! so is mine! last weak, my sister Rachel fell of a hiking mountain. what a dummy...ReplyDelete
by the way, i am a huge fan of your mom!!
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Hi i am a new blogger and want to know how to get stuff on the side of your blogReplyDelete
Hi Felicity! it's Kenna! and I just wanted to say I did the same thing you did (hide in the attic)ReplyDelete
when my sister started the oven and the fridge on fire when she was trying to bake a cake.I never eat the food she makes because all of her food is SUPER CRUDDY
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I am kit, i am just like you, but i have a sister named felicity she is a BIG fashion star! haha! I love your post!ReplyDelete
I am thinking about getting my sixth american girl doll. Do you think I should buy it or be more grown up,but I really dont know becaus I have had ag dolls for a long time please comment back. Oh my american girl doll blog is www.agstylegirls.blogstop.com you are my inspiration. Thank you!!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Compassion and compromise sorely lacking in same-sex marriage debate
Following the result of Australia's postal vote this week, showing 61% were in favour of same-sex marriage, the country's Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, vowed it would be legal by Christmas.
Australia is a long way away, as I realised during several journeys to Sydney and back, but the issue of same-sex marriage is right among us, and it continues to be one of the most crucial issues facing the mainstream churches.
The Church of Ireland, at its General Synod this year, and the Presbyterians, at their June General Assembly, once again clearly confirmed their stance that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
However, a Helen's Bay rector opened the debate again locally with a strongly opinionated letter published in the Times on Wednesday.
Canon Timothy Kinahan wrote: "Over the centuries, the Church has been complicit in causing untold harm to people whose sexuality was outside what was then considered the mainstream.
"Harm to people harms the Body of Christ and also harms the whole body of society.
"It makes our faith harmful, which is inexcusable. Tradition isn't always right."
Canon Kinahan elaborated on these views when I talked to him for a follow-up interview for the Belfast Telegraph.
He said: "I feel strongly that the Church in general, including the Church of Ireland, has marginalised people and in many ways has uncritically reflected the social norms of the day.
"My reading of the Gospel is that in today's society, with the scientific reading of sexual orientation, we can no longer regard homosexuality as an aberration, or a sickness or a sin."
That is a courageous and strong statement for a rector at a time when the Church of Ireland across this island is deeply split. Equally brave and controversial is his assertion that tradition is not always right. Canon Kinahan is a realist and he says that other Christians will disagree with his views, but he asks people to realise that "part of the Christian journey is to learn to disagree, yet to walk together in faith".
Such views will indeed be strongly refuted by a large number of other Church of Ireland clergy and laity, but Canon Ian Ellis, the respected former editor of the Church of Ireland Gazette, managed to strike a balance that should be an example for other churches.
He said: "The Church, while holding to the traditional doctrine that sexual relations are between one man and one woman, should be able to recognize that there are genuinely held but different views.
"People in the Church should never seek to hurt or harm one another or anyone else."
This is an admirably balanced approach, and so too is the excellent booklet published recently by the Methodist Church on the subject of human sexuality.
Its tone is summarised by its title "Developing Good Conversation on Difficult Questions. It stresses: "It is important that this discussion is seen primarily as a conversation within the body of Christ - those with whom we find ourselves in disagreement are our Christian neighbours."
This approach is in contrast to that of the Presbyterian Church, which has an unseemly judgemental approach to this topic.
I listened closely to the debate on this at the General Assembly in June this year, and while there were sensitive contributions on both sides, there were harsh remarks from some people who should have known better.
To be fair, the conservatives have every right to their views, but they need to express these in a way that shows the utmost sympathy for church members and many others who are struggling silently, and often with great loneliness and pain, to deal with their sexuality.
Canon Kinahan put the point well when he said: "Jesus treated people as equal in the eyes of the law.
"There is also an important principle involved, whereby we should ask ourselves, how we would like to be treated if we were gay?"
There is a need for people on both sides, in and out of the churches, to show more human concern for each other in this difficult debate.
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Epitaxie und Charakterisierung semimagnetischer Heterostrukturen auf Basis von GaMnAs
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This work describes the epitaxy and characterisation of the ferromagnetic semiconductor GaMnAs, single layers as well as superlattices. The effect of the V/III flux ratio and substrate temperature on the magnetotransport properties and lattice parameters of Ga0.96Mn0.04As grown by molecular beam epitaxy have been studied. The Curie temperature as high as 95 K was achieved for the Ga0.96Mn0.04As samples grown at 240°C and a V/III ratio of about 1.5. The lattice parameter of Ga0.96Mn0.04As increased with decreasing V/III ratio and/or increasing growth temperature. Possible reasons for the effect of V/III ratio on the magnetotransport properties and lattice parameter of GaMnAs are discussed. Detailed investigations of the electronic and magnetic properties of ferromagnetic GaMnAs layers have been performed. Superconducting quantum interference device measurement reveal a decrease of the Curie temperature from the surface to the GaMnAs/GaAs interface.While high resolution x-ray diffraction clearly hows a homogeneous Mn distribution,a pronounced decrease of the carrier concentration from the surface towards the GaMnAs/GaAs interface has been found by Raman spectroscopy as well as by electrochemical capacitance-voltage processing. The enhancement of the Curie temperature in GaMnAs/InGaMnAs heterostructures, which is due to thin InGaMnAs or InGaAs embedded into the GaMnAs layers have been discussed. The pronounced increase of the Curie temperature is strongly correlated to the Inconcentration in the embedded layers. Curie temperatures up to 110K are observed in such structures compared to 60K in GaMnAs single layers grown under the same conditions.A further increase in T C up to 130 K can be achieved using post-growth annealing at temperatures near the growth temperature.
Erstellung / Fertigstellung
Normierte SchlagwörterEpitaxie [GND]
Magnetischer Halbleiter [GND]
Epitaxy [LCSH]
Magnetic semiconductors [LCSH]
DDC-SachgruppeDDC 530 / Physics
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Köder, Achim (2007): Epitaxie und Charakterisierung semimagnetischer Heterostrukturen auf Basis von GaMnAs. Open Access Repositorium der Universität Ulm. Dissertation. http://dx.doi.org/10.18725/OPARU-506


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"This piece is based on reference material I gathered at Bramham Internation Horse Trials. It is a sketch based on the young BE stallion Future Gravitas, whose presence and wonderful temperament I wanted to capture. This tonal sketch will be the basis of a larger watercolour painting in the future."
This drawing is mounted using archival quality materials and is ready to frame."
Materials used:
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'Focus' (2016)
Pencil drawing by Joanne Kitson
- Pencil drawing on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 12.05 x 12.01 x 0.02 in (unframed) / 7.09 x 7.09 in (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: Animals and birds
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a. He gave me the key, to open the door.
b. He gave me the key, to open the door with.
c. He gave me the key, with which to open the door.
I'd say that without the comma all three are grammatical. But which could work with the comma? Let us say that the last part has been added as an afterthought.
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ruling house: seventh
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A song-oriented guitar instrumental album marked by an intense and sophisticated playing style. 9 sonically colorful tracks, each representing a palpable emotion, mood or sensation.
All music written by Damir Puh
Track 2 co-written by Natasha Miha
Damir Puh - electric guitars, acoustic guitars, programming
Natasha Miha - vocal parts and textures (Track 1, Track 4, Track 5, Track 7)
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The Frog King – early days
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"Whaleship" Slipmat
Is your turntable handsome enough? You should decorate it with this slipmat. This particular design features a beautiful whale ship complete with cannons, sails and an anchor flag. Every hull needs a whale. Designed by Kyler Martz.
If you're unfamiliar with slipmats, you just place one on your turntable for decoration when you're not using it. Whenever you want to play a record, just put the record on over the slipmat. Or you can use it for DJ-ing.


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9" X 9" piece of cardstock (text weight paper works for this project also)
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Embellishments of your choice (I like to add Prima Flowers and Ferns punched with a Martha Stewart punch).
Fold the cardstock from corner to corner, forming a triangle. Then, unfold.
Fold one corner of the cardstock (make sure it's one of the corners that has a score through it. On this 9" X 9" square, I folded the corner down at approximately 3 3/4" measuring on each edge of the cardstock, then folding down to meet the score line).
Place the ruler at one of the "points" at the top edge of the cardstock. Place the other end of the ruler at the bottom of the cardstock~against the score line. Fold the cardstock against the ruler to score it.
Place the ruler at the second point, top edge and at the bottom point. Fold the cardstock against the ruler. This now completes the last fold of the cone.
This is what the cone will look like from the back side after the scores/folds are completed.
Apply double sided tape to one edge of the cone (either side).
Most all of the beaded fringe I've purchased is held to the twill band with a continuous thread. If the thread is cut, the beads will fall off! So, prior to cutting a length of the beaded fringe, apply a small amount of glue along the thread, making sure that it is securely affixed to the twill tape. I use Fabri-Tac by Beacon Industries. Now, you can safely cut through the twill tape without losing any beads!
Apply two sided tape to the RIGHT side of the twill tape. Then, make a few slits on each side of the center bead. This will give the "ease" necessary to go around the corner point of the paper.
Starting with the center bead, add the strip of beads to the back side of the flap. Do one edge at a time for easier placement.
Peel off the backing of the tape. Fold each side of the cone toward the center, then secure with the two sided tape.
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Front side of the cone. See it taking shape?
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Though I am not a strict Jungian, by any means, I am a huge fan. Indeed, I am as quick to see where Carl Jung was right as I am to see where Sigmund Freud was wrong-- which is to say, really really quick. One of the things Jung was really really right about was the multi-functionality of the Mind. He said there were 4 ways of Knowing: Intuition, Sensate, Thinking, and Feeling.
In fact, from this perspective, therapy can be described as a process of heightening and balancing each of these functions. Learning to strengthen the Intuition is one of my favorite past times.
A simple exercise goes like this: go with your first thought, see what happens....
Our over functioning brains are often highly neurotic. Tapping into your intuition via your first thought lessens the neurotic brain.
People come in to therapy to find answers. The answers come from within themselves, of course, not from what I tell them. I just provide a little extra information, so they can make an informed decision based on their experience and a light education about themselves. From the research we know that experience and education are key in making good decisions. Someone once asked me how I felt about the fact that people didn't do what I told them. I said that I was more concerned that people don't do what they tell themselves!
An example goes like this: A man was learning to date again after a bad breakup. In his pain, he was picking partners who treated him the way he was feeling inside-- which is to say, like total shit. A new contender appeared on the horizon, so we discussed the signs, see what he could see. This new option looked very different from the old pattern, on the outside. However, in their brief interactions, some red flags were thrown. Not knowing what to do about the red flags, he continued to invest with this new love interest. Then some more red flags came out. Then some more. Each session we'd go over the facts, the feelings, the fears, and get a read on the overall picture. There was red everywhere. But! Intellect and Feeling can lead you awry, so we also cross checked it with his gut, because the gut only knows truth. And the gut said "no." So now his Intellect, his Intuition, and his Feeling functions all said "no." But he still needed to know for sure. So, he played it out. It went badly. We laughed about it in the end. No shame, just little by little we're hoping to increase his trust in his Self.
Here's another example: A woman was thinking of applying for a job. The salary was not sufficient to meet her needs, the position was not at her level, and the work life/real life ratio was waaaaay off-- traveling 3 hours to and from work each day, etc. Not only did the job not pay enough, she'd be actually losing money on the cost of gas. All signs read "no". Still, she fantasized about how good it could be if only x, y, and z could be tolerated or changed. In short, she was willing to tolerate the intolerable and try to change the unchangable, but not willing to listen to her own guts. How did we get so off track and come to distrust our own Intuition?
It's a question for another blog. Intuition has long been considered inferior to Logic and Reason. Don't know why it got a bad rap, but it's not true. Go with your gut! Learn to trust your guts again. Think how much needless suffering you (wouldn't) miss out on!
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NEW @ artilleri! :) Micci jewelry and Heidi cuffed shirts.
Micci - Necklace and earrings with cute little mini microphones. The chain on the necklace came out sorta primmy, so I made a lowprim version of it too. But the überprimmy one is prettier tho. :)
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Antie you been keeping BUSY!!
I love EVERYTHING you made it's all GORGOUS!! <333333333333
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love the shirts! ;)
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hey I love the stuff, and I always noticed the skins were good too. What skin is that in the picture if you don't mind me asking?
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cani, ana; thanks!!
sophie: i get questions about the skin i use almost every day. and it's no surprise, cause they are sooo good. they'r made by lovey darling over at lovey's boutique. :D i'm impatiently waiting for her to add more makeups now. neeed.. mooore... skiiiins!!! :D
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Schemes of the Lich King
Northern Colossus
A massive structure in the north of the Dragon Empire that was built by an unknown society before the dawn of recorded history. Aside from being a place to attract tourists, adventurers and other pilgrims who feel it has arcane or religious significance, it is rumored to have an elaborate network of passages inside.
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The other instrument that I got back with me on the same trip was a tanpura. Yes, a full sized female tanpura for vocal riyaaz!
I usually practice with the iTanpura app but wanted to experience the real thing. The tanpura is quite a unique instrument. It doesn't play melodies. It is an extremely pleasant sounding drone that helps the vocalist to maintain their pitch. And because it is hand made, it is also a work of art.
I had read and heard that tanpuras made in Miraj were the best. They are supposed to be the gold standard as far as tanpuras go. In terms of selecting where to buy it from, I did the same homework that I did for the harmonium. I chose the store that I did because they confirmed that they had the female Miraj tanpura in stock.
Once at the store, they brought out two tanpuras – one from Miraj, and another from Calcutta. The sound from both was equally awesome. But the Calcutta tanpura was the more beautiful of the two. The carving was intricate and detailed.
I decided to get that instead of the Miraj one. I also got it tuned to kaali chaar, just like I did with the harmonium.
I must mention that the store was quite surprised that I wanted to buy a tanpura. When I first arrived, they asked me if I wanted an electronic tanpura. I seemed puzzled by that question. I could buy an electronic tanpura anywhere with a few mouse clicks. Why would I travel all the way for that? They then clarified that hardly anyone uses a real tanpura now. The sale of traditional instruments is on the decline in India overall, but even among the few buyers, the digital tanpura is much more popular because of the convenience and the cost factor. The families that have made the tanpura for generations are either branching out to other instruments, or are abandoning the skill altogether. It was sad to hear this.
A tanpura is a big instrument. There is no way to bring it as a cabin luggage in an aircraft (unless you buy a seat for your instrument). It has to be checked in. And that's what made me nervous. I had heard plenty of horror stories.
The folks in the store didn't think it was a problem at all. They showed me a fiberglass case (also known as a flight case) which is used for transporting musical instruments. It is shaped like a tanpura but can probably be used for other string instruments. It has a hollow cavity where the instrument is placed. The case seemed strong and sturdy, and I bought it as well.
The store wrapped the tanpura, put it in the case and filled any gaps with packing material.
I also bought a resting pillow for the tanpura and that went in there as well to provide additional cushioning, along with some books and two sets of strings.
They closed it and affixed a "Handle with care" sticker on it. On an earlier phone call, the airline had told me that this sticker didn't guarantee the safety of the instrument, and that I would be transporting it completely at my own risk. So this was more cosmetic than functional.
The lid is secured with two fasteners, and two seat belt style straps. There is also a number lock but the store recommended I keep it unlocked.
The case is bulky but can be easily maneuvered by a single individual. It has two wheels on the broader side.
There are 3 handles – one each on the top, side, and in the center.
Bringing it from the store to our Airbnb in Bombay was somewhat of a struggle. We called an Uber XL but ended up with a regular sized car. We managed to squeeze in the case on the front seat next to the driver, but it blocked the driver from shifting gears. We had to move it around so that the gears were accessible. Our driver was very helpful and helped us nestle it snugly.
Luckily, on our way to the airport, we got the right car category and the case fitted in the trunk with plenty of room to spare.
At the airport, the person checking us in didn't even bat an eyelid. He simply told us that it would go as an oversize luggage on a conveyer belt different from the one for regular luggage (whew!). Another employee came and wheeled it away. And that was it. No fuss, no questions, no extra fees or penalty, nothing. It was quite anti-climactic after all the anxiety I had about what I would do in case they refused to take it.
Now it was up to the travel gods. After check-in, I didn't see my tanpura until I reached my destination city. Oversize baggage is delivered in a separate area adjacent to the the regular conveyer belts. We saw it even before we could locate our suitcases on the belt. There it was, standing upright, my prized possession.
We breezed through customs and other formalities. It was uneventful. It seemed like I had been paranoid for no reason and airlines were perfectly capable of transporting musical instruments, and it was the most normal thing in the world of travel.
Bringing it home was easy with an Uber XL. It arrived home safely. It did get out of tune, but that was a minor inconvenience. Other than that, the tanpura made it across the globe in one piece.
So yes, it can be done. You can bring musical instruments from India on an international flight. I brought not one, but two on the same flight! You can carry them with you in the cabin, and you can also check them in. I won't deny that I had some anxiety if they would survive the ordeal, but they did, and I am now the proud owner of two beautiful melodious instruments. Happy to answer any questions about the process.