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Nintendo's Satoru Iwata says the company is thinking internally about what has to be done to make the NX region free.
Region free gaming has historically been a point of contention with Nintendo, as while competitors Sony and Microsoft have long-shunned the archaic practice, the house that Mario built continues to cling to it. Pretty much any and all hope of Nintendo's current systems, the 3DS and the Wii U, going region free has been lost, but now is the time to look the the future: Nintendo's upcoming "NX" dedicated game system. In a Q and A session with investors, Nintendo top banana Satoru Iwata commented on the possibility of maybe, maybe, going region-free with the NX.
"There are a number of difficulties in removing the region locking on existing hardware, so there is little expectation of this becoming a reality any time soon," explained Iwata. "On the other hand, regarding the NX, there is strong support from our customers, and support from the market for the removal of region locks. While a decision still hasn't been made, we are looking at the problems involved in creating a region free platform and looking for solutions. This is the current situation we are in internally. We acknowledge your wishes for a region free platform, and I personally am positive about the future in this regard."
While it is a long shot from "the NX will be region free", Iwata does seem very positive about it happening. As for what steps need to be taken, I'm certain region-pricing policies need to be examined for the system to work.
Hopefully though, Nintendo will come to its senses and make the NX region free, so that gamers who enjoy importing games that only get released in Japan don't have to own two bloody systems to play them.


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My birding trips and bonsai activities in and around Cape Town.
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Bonsai is a Asian art form utilizing trees and shrubs grown in trays or containers, and the purpose is to present the trees are smaller environment . If you want to give it a shoot, today's roundup is for you, these plants are perfect for ..
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Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a great swamp conservation plant. It helps filter sediment so they don't enter our waterways. Floodwater slows down, causing sediment to settle and not enter the rivers. This majestic tree is one of relatively few species that can even survive such environments.
Cypress trees grow best when soil pH is below neutral. This is rarely a problem in our area. Most swampland soils are well in the acid range which serves these trees well, but extremely acid soils inhibit growth too. Trees grow best at a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
Trees can attain impressive size. That makes them a great candidate for forestry use. Harvesting can pose problems, but cypress trees can be profitable.
Bald cypress wood is very durable. It is one of the more decay resistant lumbers found anywhere. Because of this bald cypress is often used for fencing…
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Here are a few trees you can see at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where the Alabama Bonsai Society will be holding its annual spring show next weekend, 5/20-21. Come see us if you're in town, or check out this spot for photos afterward.
Shimpaku juniper, before, after pruning, and after mossing and oiling the pot:

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The concept of Wesley Towers, originally The Methodist Home, became a reality on January 22, 1964, when the Cabinet of the Central Kansas Conference and the Board of Hospitals and Homes selected Hutchinson to be the location for the new senior community.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the five-story, two million dollar project were held on Saturday, May 27, 1967. Dr. John Hoon served as the first Wesley Towers Administrator, Margaret Reece was his secretary and June Trinkle was hired as the first receptionist.
On March 28, 1969, Ms. Bessie Good moved into her Wesley Towers studio condominium apartment as our very first resident, where she lived to be 103 years. From 1969 to 1979, the second floor of Wesley Towers was utilized for certified nursing care and the third, fourth and fifth floors were utilized for studio condominiums.
We will be celebrating with cake and punch this month and will have a larger, community-wide celebration later this summer!
Thank you to Holly Thomas with Holly's Sweet Treats for the Towers replica cake that measured over three feet wide! Please click here to view pictures from our resident celebrations.


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Sunday, 8 September, 2013
Flowers and Birds
Micha as she was cleaning and burning some of the brush from around the property. We still have many days of burning left, as well as weeks of cleaning up under the various trees we have. Apparently, the previous owner was trying to create a forest for the birds and animals, which is cute. However, they never cleared out any of the dried weeds or pine needles, which are a huge fire hazard, not to mention a spider and bug paradise. We may eliminate some quail habitat by cleaning, but we will leave enough behind that they will be able to still find quite a bit of nesting ground.
It was a bit too bright to take pictures of the roses, but I figured that I had some spare time after mowing the lawn and did not know when I would have another chance, so here are some a few pictures of some of our roses:
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Why Your Dog Seems to be Barking at Nothing
Totally Barking – Why Your Dog Seems to be Barking at Nothing
If your dog has a tendency to bark then this can prove useful if you have an intruder. However, it is not so useful when they disturb the neighbours or interrupt what you are doing. Barking can be particularly infuriating when there appears to be no reason for it.
The truth is that there might be a reason, you just don't understand what it is. If your dog sometimes seems to be barking at nothing then here are the possible reasons why.
Like small children, dogs can become restless and irritable when they are bored and they will be keen to let you know about it! They will become agitated and this can mean that they start to bark. You can cure the problem by walking them for longer each day and giving them more attention. More fun will equal less barking in the long run.
When you get a fright you probably cry out or scream. Dogs can't do either and so they bark instead. You may not be able to see what is troubling them as it could be a noise which is inaudible to the human ear. Comforting your dog will help as will removing anything from the room which might be the cause of their anxiety.
Your dog cannot tell you when they are experiencing pain and so could bark instead. If your dog is barking and there is no obvious reason then observe their behaviour to see if pain could be behind it. If they bark when they jump, sit down or move in a certain way then they may be experiencing pain. You should then get your dog checked over by your vet.
Excessive barking can be truly maddening and is most likely when your dog is feeling excited. This could be when a mealtime is approaching, when it is time for a walk or for a period after you return home. Think about the times when you usually feed them, walk them or arrive home and see if you have diverged from the usual routine. Your dog might be a better time keeper than you are! If you stick to a routine they may be less likely to start barking as they won't feel the need to give you a reminder.
Craving Attention
Dogs can quickly learn that their barking gains your attention. If it is rewarded with a fuss or treats then this can reinforce the behaviour. If attention seeking could be the likely explanation for their barking then make it clear with your voice and your actions that it will not be rewarded again.
Barking Compulsion
In rare cases dogs will bark for the sake of barking. If there is no apparent reason for their habit then monitor their barking for a period to see if you can detect a reason that you hadn't previously considered. If not, then take your pet to the vet or to a behavioural expert who will be able to advise you as to the techniques that you can employ to resolve the problem.


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International expert authorities and corporations discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate change
CAF-development bank of Latin America- was one of the organizers of the 2018 Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week, held in Montevideo.
The 2018 Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week is a forum to encourage collaboration between governments and the private sector to reverse climate change. This year, it took place in Montevideo, with the support of CAF-development bank of Latin America- and other international organizations including the World Bank, United Nations, Inter-American Development Bank, Latin American Energy Organization, International Emissions Trading Association, and the regional LEDS LAC platform.
Government authorities, businesses and civil society institutions attended the three-day event at the Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza, which focused on the Latin American and Caribbean Carbon Forum (LACCF).
German Ríos, CAF representative in Uruguay, was one of the keynote speakers of the event, where participants exchanged experiences on the development of resilient, low-carbon infrastructure, carbon markets, sustainable transportation, energy markets, climate compatible cities, sustainable production and consumption, and climate financing, among other issues.
"Our businesses are increasingly focused on encouraging economies that are able to withstand the changes affecting the planet. Our goal as an institution is to provide 30% of our funding for green projects by 2020, and we take this task very seriously. We are accredited with the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund and the Global Environment Facility, whose purpose is to support our 19 member states. We also have our own lines of green financing, technical cooperation, and tools in order to help countries meet their environmental goals," said Ríos.
He also explained that the organization is planning to collaborate with the region on two important issues regarding reduction of emissions, in order to move towards a more sustainable planet. First, creating knowledge about what is happening and the need for information so that actions can have the intended impact, and second, the importance of institutional strengthening for access to global support mechanisms.
"About 98% of Uruguay's power generation is renewable, of which 26% is wind energy. Five years ago that number was zero. A political decision and private sector engagement managed to shift the energy matrix, with the participation of CAF and the Inter-American Development Bank," he said. Ríos also highlighted the binational project that the organization is developing together with Uruguayan and Argentinian authorities to reduce vulnerability to climate change of the residents of the Uruguay River basin.
CAF led three panel discussions at the event, the first of which was titled "Climate Resilient, Low Carbon Infrastructure" and focused on analyzing the risks, benefits and costs for the region of not having infrastructure that can adapt to climate change and reduce gas emissions.
In this regard, the head executive of the Social Development Project department at CAF, Jorge Concha, participated in the dialogue and focused his presentation on the Río Luján basin project, the first adaptation funding plan approved by the Green Climate Fund. "Latin America and the Caribbean is the one of the most vulnerable regions to the effects of climate change, especially floods. "Argentina is one of the hardest hit countries: one of every three Argentinians lives in risk areas and the associated cost is about US$ 700 million," Concha said. The plan seeks to prevent floods, manage river flows and dampen the effect of flooding, directly benefiting 1.6 million Argentinians.
In addition, the head executive of Sustainability, Inclusion and Climate Change at CAF, Alejandro Miranda, participated in the forum on "Climate Compatible Cities" and stressed the relevance and the role of cities in the fight against climate change. "More than 70% of Latin Americans live in cities and the figure is expected to reach 90% by 2050; 55% of the regional GDP is generated in urban centers, and cities consume two-thirds of the global energy and are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions," explained the expert.
Miranda pointed out that the commitments that countries undertook under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015 should be implemented primarily at sub-national level. He also said that "migrating to sustainable, climate compatible city models will bring not only environmental benefits but also great economic and social dividends."
Finally, a panel on "Climate Financing: Innovative financing instruments" was held, where the head executive of the Sustainability, Inclusion and Climate Change department at CAF, Mateo Salomon, explained the role of the multilateral agency in mobilizing climate financing.
He stressed that CAF, as a member of the Development Banks Club has undertaken, together with other members, to redirect an important portion of its financial flow to projects with a positive environmental and climate impact. He also explained the efforts made by CAF to channel funds for green financing through local financial institutions in the region and thus facilitate access to small and medium-sized enterprises.


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Could outsourcing your customer service center make sense for your entity? There are some prominent factors to consider if you think that this could be a cost effective solution for you business, enterprising and expansion needs. There are numerous viable benefits of outsourcing a customer service center. Obviously, one should be cautious with whom they use for outsourcing. A few of the immediate key benefits you can enjoy shall be listed and covered in the quick points that follow. Find out why more entities use an outsourced customer service center and if it makes sense for you.
Fewer Headaches
Hosting an in-house customer service center is always going to be a headache. Even if you hire managers to staff it for you, it quickly becomes an on-going situation that will frequently require your attention. An easy method of determining outsourcing is as follows. Most companies specialize in their products and services. Since they are not customer service centers themselves, they choose to rely upon experts instead.
Dedicated Project Managers
The best customer service center outsourcing partner will keep you in the loop and updated at all times. They do this by assigning a specific and dedicated project manager to your campaign. With a dedicated project manager on board, you can expect to receive frequent updates and to transmit your feedback for an optimized, organized approach.
High Customer Retention Ratio
An elite customer service center provider boasts incredibly high customer retention ratios. That's because they are customer service center experts. They specialize in doing one thing and doing it well: providing outstanding customer support; a science that's finely tuned and honed over decades of experience. That aside, they have strict quality assurance programs and oversight in place that ensures top quality service. Lastly, they only rely upon experienced reps that undergo vast training to become a master of your products and services.
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Of course, the key benefit of using an outsourced customer service center is that you can reduce your overhead operation costs substantially. Consider how much your existing overhead is at the present for your customer service center. Even if you are using a domestic center, you could be paying more than double what you really need to. All said and done, reducing costs without compromising quality of service is an objective that all companies wisely seek out during the present day to remain competitive and to secure their expansion. With an outsourced customer service center, you could be doing just that.
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Patterns For Pattern-Less (and mindless) Responses
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
I had responded to the call of suspicious circumstances. It was dark and cold and the sort of night that you wanted to spend in your cruiser writing reports with a cup of Starbucks on top of some parking structure and not walking around somebodys backyard.
The call had been of a fight in progress by the I-10 freeway. This was an area frequented by the Santa Monica subculture of stree people. Unlike the images of the media, we did not find many widows and orphans in their ranks, but rather dopers, parolees at large, and thugs on the run. In that part of town it may have been anything from a common domestic to gang fight in progress or both.
On arrival I was greeted by the victim with a huge gash across his face. The paramedics had arrived before me (something I had never seen before nor since probably a mistake in dispatching). I recall the bloodied victims response when I asked him Que paso hombre?.
I moved through the freeway underbrush quietly without even a flashlight hunting the machete man. There had been plenty of times when a nice cop with a flashlight had been shot by the unseen in the shadows. As well, announcements of Police, had often been met with gunfire. So while both of those actions were required by official policy, I was never one to let that dictate my tactics specially since I knew what such a weapon could do. My plan was to shoot the guy as soon as I saw him. No need for niceties. Yeah .I know how they do it on TV, but this was not TV.
I carried my ASP baton high in anticipation of a high blow, and my pistol low and back in what we now call the weapon retention position. It was dark and my eyes strained to see into the brush not daring to use a light moving as if stalking dangerous game. Then I saw something up ahead a dark blob moving bigger .bigger
There is a great deal of discussion about training combat patterns, and how training patterns is wrong since all true fighters should be training patternless. Every combat generation has its key words. But what do they mean once we get beyond the labyrinthine quagmire of language and marketing?
We see the Karate fighter moving in a choreographed manner through the kata, moving in a deadly balance of speed and power as his punches and kicks pop in the morning air. We see the pro basketball player running hard down the court dribbling in an established pattern of movement and then launching the ball like a missile through the hoop so that the net is hardly disturbed.
And then we see each of these men pull off an unplanned execution, in combat, or in a game, of a movement so different from the usual or the norm, and so perfectly timed that it looks choreographed, and takes our breath away.The art without art.The formless moment.The In The Zone that we hear about.That is what we want that is what we seek. That! The patternless, formlessness that both Musashi, (the Void) and Bruce Lee, and Michael Jordan spoke of. And we try to attain it by skipping all the work they did .and cutting to the chase in typical impatient, immediate gratification, American fashion.
At the risk of sounding too much like the fictional Miyagi How many hours did Musashi spend cutting with his sword until the act of drawing and cutting and killing, was as natural as breathing?How many punches did Lee throw until he could punch in his mind and men would fly onto the ground almost with no effort on his part?How many basketballs did Jordan throw?How many swings did Tiger Woods take?How many strides did Bolt take?Formlessness comes from establishing form. Patternlessness comes from establishing patterns. And both require physical effort and work. There is no time in the real world to develop a pattern for the problem in an instant nor to think fast enough to analyze it. But training a sufficient number of movement patterns will allow you break from one and into another one, adapting to the moment as it is perceived just like speaking.
To ask a man to enter a debate without having learned modern speech patterns, and having organized his thoughts and arguments beforehand is dooming him to failure dont you think? It is the same with any physical endeavor...and for fighting, specially with guns.There are no shortcuts .not then .and not now in speaking or in fighting.
***The bad guys arm moved toward me in a predictable arc, faster than words can convey. I saw a blur .from an area .not a technique to adapt to. My ASP came up and struck his arm and his face hard. Then I moved under it and dropped him hard with a leg kick that broke his leg.No machete just a small knife.***
My movements? A sloppy on-the-fly modification of a segment in the very old Kanku dai kata. Formlessness, mindlessness, patternlessness. The dirty secret? They all begin with extensive and repetitive work on the basics.
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On this partial WLS show–new lottery winners think they're getting a giant payout. S&G make fun of Styx! A call to The Bijou Theater. Cloris Leachman is disappointed with a local restaurant menu, Deney Terrio is an idiot, & which telethon is sicker?
Mar 18, 2017
Lots to grab on this '83 grab bag show: Alan Thicke bashing. Shoe shining in a car trunk. Jimmy Piersall sports report & clears the air about Disco Demolition. Rupert Murdoch buys the Sun-Times. They take calls, & auditors wandering near the studio.
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Ngati Porou East Coast this season have 4 home round robin matches with visits from Buller , Thames Valley , Mid Canterbury and King Country .
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The Reform of Drawing and the Natural Act of Painting: Lodovico Cigoli and His Florentine Circle c. 1600
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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History of Art
First Advisor
Michael W. Cole
Scholars of late Cinquecento and early Seicento Italian painting have tended to dismiss Florence after Vasari's time as "a stagnant backwater," its glorious artistic tradition having waned to such an extent as to have become all but irrelevant. Focusing their attention instead on the Carracci and Caravaggio, they interpret these artists' respective triumphs in Bologna and Rome as a reaction against a supposedly "idealist" Florence, epitomized by a rehashing of tired formulas, culled from the inventions of past masters, principally Michelangelo. This view of the emergence of the "Baroque" unjustifiably overlooks, however, a number of outstanding Florentine painters and draftsmen, who were enacting significant reforms in Florence itself during those years. Lodovico Cardi, known as Il Cigoli (1559-1613), the group's leader and the most prominent victim of this scholarly neglect, was, in fact, regarded as the acutest of talents by patrons, critics, and other practitioners of the period, who praised his new and distinct manner for its display of immense learning and firm commitment to the scientific study of nature. Adopting a historically grounded approach, this dissertation therefore seeks to characterize pictorial naturalism in Florence circa 1600 by examining the shift in theory, training, and practice in Cigoli's artistic circle, one of the most progressive in Italy of the time.
For these artists, the way out of the impasse, into which they perceived painting to have strayed, was by nothing less than a radical reassessment of the entire arsenal of pictorial means, chief among which was drawing and its attendant aids. Thus, they experimented with a wide array of techniques, materials, and instruments, redefining traditional categories of art-making, even as they forged new ones, all in an attempt to master what Cigoli called "the natural act of painting," an injunction to emulate both the end and means of nature's workings. These developments included an anatomical model that Cigoli conceived as a new type of pedagogical tool for drawing exercises, to be used in tandem with the reinstated practice of life drawing; the introduction of color into drawings of every kind; and a celebrated manuscript treatise, Cigoli's Prospettiva pratica, in which the author showcased his revolutionary understanding of how the eye sees, and laid down the theoretical framework for Florence's new pictorial naturalism, a feat the likes of which no other contemporary Italian painter even attempted. Each of the dissertation's three chapters pivots on one of these influential innovations, all commonly featured in European training and practice of the seventeenth century and beyond, thereby attending to a point of intersection between Cigoli's art and science, be it anatomy, color, or optical theory. As the first full-scale analytical study devoted to Cigoli (and his circle), this dissertation challenges the standard historiography of a key transitional moment in Italian art by elucidating the crucial role Florentine painters played in the historic revolutions that changed both art and science circa 1600.
Recommended Citation
Bourla, Lisa, "The Reform of Drawing and the Natural Act of Painting: Lodovico Cigoli and His Florentine Circle c. 1600" (2013). Publicly Accessible Penn Dissertations. 2144.
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So, we'll get straight to it, we are big fans of What Dad Cooked. We love the concept, recipes and of course – Dad; the main man himself who's constantly cooking up a storm in the kitchen and allowing his sons to share it with all of us via the blog. It's a great reminder that food creates community, both the process and delivery have the power to unite us and really, there's nothing nicer than sitting at the table enjoying good home-cooked food with family and friends.
Aside from the above, we are culinary conscious here at #MentalMovement, recognising the simple notion that "we are what we eat". We are always searching for lunch/dinner ideas that will not only fill us up and fuel our brains but improve the quality of our mental faculties. Choosing good foods are imperative to our wellbeing and can really help stimulate cognitive function, so move aside brain fog – WDC are in the building.
Smoked Trout, Green Bean and Avocado Salad
'A nutritionally rich alternative to eating meat, this salad is an excellent way to get proteins, mono-unsaturated fats, potassium, iron, omega 3 and vitamin E into your system.'
This is our first recipe in collaboration with the blog Mental Movement, part of our joint venture to understand how healthy food can help support "positive mental well-being".
Celebrating seasonal food
If you grow vegetables, you'll know the summer-defining pleasure of harvesting your first crop of beans. The UK supermarkets should be starting to stock home-grown seasonal fresh green beans, so buy up several bags now and enjoy them while they last. Further, if we buy local seasonal produce we'll be sending an important message to the supermarkets as well as our farmers in support of indigenous seasonal food.
It's also worth pausing to appreciate the alignment of food with the natural growing phases of the year. Not only is it very satisfying to harmonize our food with the calendar, but it's possibly beneficial to the health of our metabolisms – which once ticked to the rhythm of the seasons. Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that we start hunting and gathering – I'm only making a gentle case for eating more seasonal food. So now that it's summer – let's enjoy our home-grown fresh salad and beans!
250g smoked trout fillets
250g green beans
1 or 2 avocados
200ml red rice
100g baby leaf salad
100g watercress
40g sliced almonds
lemon and olive oil
A healthy and tasty salad full of home-grown seasonal beans – a real taste of summer!
The main ingredient however, is smoked trout – a fish rich in omega-3 (and kind on the digestion). It sits on a bed of nutty and chewy whole grain red rice and is offset with fresh and creamy avocado, well known for its health benefits (containing high levels of vitamin E, iron and potassium) . The avocado is also said to help lower cholesterol thanks to its mono-unsaturated fats. Toasted and flaked almonds – also nutritionally rich – add a finishing crunch to the salad.
Make the rice. I've used red rice – but any type of rice would work. Red rice has the germ intact so retains more nutrients than polished rice. Wash the rice in several changes of water and drain for 5 minutes. In a thick-bottomed pan with a lid add one tablespoon of olive oil and heat on a medium high heat. Add the rice and fry for 5 minutes – stirring all the time. Bring a kettle of water to the boil and measure 390ml of water – pour this over the rice and stir. Fit the lid tightly over the pan and set the heat to the lowest. Cook for about 20 – 25 minutes (depending on the rice used). Turn off the heat and let the rice rest and steam for a further 10 minutes. Squeeze over half a lemon on the rice and stir. Spread the rice over an oven tray or platter and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
(Optional tip: Cook a handful of green or puy lentils in a pan of water together with a peeled shallot cut in half and a small raw beetroot cut in half (water level just to the top of the beetroot and shallot). Simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are tender. Strain, reserving the cooking liquid. Peel the beetroot and put the trimmings and the shallot back into the pan of liquid – bring to the boil and reduce to a thick syrup and strain. Chop the beetroot and add to the rice along with the reduced liquid.)
Boil the beans. Wash, trim and cut the beans in half. Boil in plenty of salted water until tender but still firm. Immediately plunge into cold water until cooled. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the avocado. Scoop out halves of avocado and cut into cubes. Cover with lemon juice to avoid discolouration and set aside.
Toast the almonds. Put the almonds into a nonstick frying pan and toss over a high heat until evenly browned. Sprinkle the almonds onto a large plate to cool.
Prepare the leaves. Chop any thick stalks from the watercress and then rinse all the salad leaves and spin dry.
Prepare the trout. Break the trout into pieces, feel for bones and remove.
Make the dressing. Use a proportion of 1 part lemon to 3 parts good olive oil and mix. Season to taste.
Serve. On individual plates or a large platter – spread out even layers of salad leaves, then add a layer of rice, a layer of beans, followed by the trout. Finally, add the avocado and then the toasted almonds. Serve with the lemon dressing. I added a sprinkling of black sesame seeds for effect…
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Not that they didn't get some of them right. Yes, Aretha. Yes, Ray Charles. Yes, Dylan, Springsteen, Janis, Marvin, John, Paul, Bono, and Elvis (although, I'm sorry, Elvis is nowhere near the 3rd-greatest singer of all time). Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Singers" is a good rough draft of a list. But some editor should have gone to all the panelists who listed certain singers and said, "You must be high." And then pointed out who got left off the list.
How did some of these lesser lights end up on it? Seriously, Karen Carpenter? She might make Lawrence Welk's top 100. George Jones? Sure, if you're drunk and not quite finished throwing up. Lou Reed? Great songwriter, a visionary, really, but the man is nearly tone-deaf. Gregg Allman? Don Henley? Stevie fucking Nicks? Come on. Stevie Wonder, yes (and in the top ten, as he should be). But Stevie Nicks, with her one-octave range and all the expressiveness of a cocaine-dusted formica countertop?No. She shouldn't even make a list of the top thousand singers.
More to the point, what system of judging compiles a list like this and fails to include the following musicians, one breath from any of whom could blow Stevie Nicks's gauzy little scarves in a whirlwind around her neck and strangle her? Which I'd buy tickets to see.
1. Sting. Ignoring the most instantly identifiable, surest-pitched male voice in pop music for the past 30 years is ridiculous, and reveals how petty jealousy and faddishness affect the judging. When you consider that the judges include such musical luminaries as Courtney Love, Simon Le Bon, and Alice Cooper, it's easier to understand. But it's still ridiculous.
2. Diana Ross. There's a connection between these first two. People have complicated, self-involved ideas about divas, projecting their own self-loathing onto them. People like Sting and the egomaniacal Diana Ross have a lot of enemies. But I keep coming back to my original sense of injustice. Diana Ross, or Stevie Nicks? Uh-huh.
3. D'Angelo. Has there been a record since Voodoo (2000) that was any better sung, from top to bottom, back to front? I'm not sure there was one before, either. D'Angelo is a musical genius, worth a half-dozen of the singers on the top 100 list.
4. Peter Gabriel. The best art-rock singer ever. That's damning with faint praise, but you can't put David Bowie on the list and ignore this guy, with his astonishing range and risk-taking. Nobody does that flippy falsetto flourish at the end of a phrase like Peter Gabriel. As Laurie Anderson once said, "I really like the way he yodels."
5. Shawn Colvin. I don't know, this just seems like a terrible oversight. Is it that she's too pretty? Then focus on her man hands, as she wrings amazing licks from her guitar to accompany that bell of a voice. Feel the shiver? She's manhandling you.
6. Deb Talan. The Weepies are relatively new, but their songs have been used in commercials and they've been showing up on TV shows and movie soundtracks. Maybe they're somehow overexposed and unknown at the same time. But this is a list of singers, and no one sings with more clarity or honesty than Deb Talan. And nobody sings harmony like she does, either. Her range, fluidity, and emotional intensity make Stevie Nicks sound like Stevie Nicks by comparison.
7. James Mercer. I think The Shins have been around long enough for everyone to know what an amazing singer this guy is, especially considering that their songs feature some of the most complex melodies since The Beatles. Maybe it's just that no one knows what the hell he's singing about. But if that's the case, how come Thom Yorke made the list? Again, I go back. James Mercer, or . . . Don Henley? OK then.
8. Eva Cassidy. Unlike Karen Carpenter, who'd be playing Six Flags if she were still alive, Eva Cassidy doesn't get sentimental votes for dying young. She deserves to be on the list because her voice kills you.
9. Patty Griffin. If she'd never sung anything but "Mad Mission" and "Poor Man's House," she'd still be in my top 100.
10. Louis Armstrong. If you're going to consider people like George Jones, then musicians with even bigger influence on rock and pop singers should be fair game. In addition to a couple of crossover hits, Satchmo makes the list because he basically invented a whole genre of music, and his voice is one of the great sources of joy and delight in the world.
I could make a whole new list out of pitch-perfect, distinctive singers like Joan Baez, Alison Krauss, K.D. Lang, and Bobby McFerrin (maybe a little too perfect?) and rootsy ones like Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Cassandra Wilson, Robert Belfour, John Prine, and Ray LaMontagne. The truth is, I like Mark Knopfler more than most singers I could name, despite the fact that he mumbles his way through every song in pretty much the same way. And one night at a coffeehouse open mike, I heard a chubby teenage girl sing a song about her screwed-up life that was one of the most thrilling musical moments of mine. What it is we want from a singer? Emotional truth, right? Joy, heartbreak, frustration, rage, resignation, tranquility, wonder. A sense of true humanity. Transcendence.
I'm tempted to blow the whole Anglo/American thing apart and start with great singers from around the world: Sheila Chandra, Youssou N'Dour, Egberto Gismonti, Maire Brennan, Joseph Shabalala, the late, great Miriam Makeba, the late, greater Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and Nicolas Reyes of the Gipsy Kings, who might just be my favorite singer of all time.
But for English-language, find-it-at-the-record-store, popular music, this top ten list should replace the obvious mistakes on the Rolling Stone 100.
I have spoken. Dispatch this post to the offending judges at once. And please add your own entries to the list.
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Top (Spulge) Nine Names
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President-elect Obama (I keep saying it, can't quite believe it yet) gave a beautiful speech on election night, outlining challenges we'll have to meet and giving us a big Yes We Can coda. The only firm promise I recall from the speech, though, was to his daughters, whom he addressed directly, saying he loved them and that they had "earned the puppy that will be coming with us to the White House."
Update: Malia apparently has a dog allergy. So the Obamas are looking for a non-shedder, like a labradoodle.
Fascinating, the way presidential pooches become public relations tools. It's like we all have psychic ownership, a vested interest in the pet's development and well-being. And the dog is unavoidably symbolic.When Bush's terrier, Barney, bit that Reuters reporter this week, it not only resonated with Bush's relationship to the press but suggested an irritable, undisciplined administration, or perhaps simply a beleaguered one. Vicious? Rabid? The last eight years will have to be put down.
Even if we can't clearly say what it's a symbol of, the presence and personality of a pet offer an alternative image of a leader.
Perhaps the most famous: FDR and Fala. Then there was Nixon's mawkish Checkers speech, which apparently worked with a sentimental sector of the American public. Oh, and Gerald Ford had a big dog that lounged around the Oval Office. Can't remember the name. I think he called it some non-dog thing like Patriot or something. And Clinton had Buddy. Didn't Buddy write a book during the first term? And didn't he hate the Clintons' cat?
I wonder what the Obamas will name their pet? You can submit ideas on Obama's new transition site, along with your vision for America. (Nice site, really. Check it out.) Or just post 'em in a comment here. A few starter doggy names…
9. Fala
Pros: Rooseveltian, cementing the parallels between Obama's situation and FDR's. Traditional yet exotic-sounding. Gender-neutral. Can be extended into a Christmas carol refrain.
Cons: Derivative. And slightly elitist-sounding, like you've just taken a cigarette holder out of your mouth to say it.
8. Not-Barney
Pros: It's anti-Bush. Suggests that reporters might not get their hands bitten.
Cons: Kind of stupid. Faintly echoes "Smith-Barney," which could be a downer, reminding us of the financial crisis.
7. Madelyn
Pros: Pays homage to Obama's maternal grandmother. Easily shortened to "Maddy."
Cons: Only works for a female puppy. And the name might not make a sharp enough sound to effectively command obedience. Might turn into Mad Dog.
6. Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong
Pros: Literary, from a charming, old Roald Dahl story, "How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen." Whimsical. Easily shortened to "Fidget" or "Wonky."
Cons: A little fussy. Again, limited to the bitches. And right-wingers would pounce on "Fidget" or "Wonky."
5. Captain Najork
Pros: Literary (see previous entry). Military. And an abbreviation from either side ("Cap'n!" or "Jork!") gives a nice, sharp sound to elicit a dog's response.
Cons: Strictly male. Also, what is wrong with me?
4. Marty
Pros: Cute. Can be male or female, although it does lean to the former. For a male dog, it's a great name, suggesting MLK without getting aggressively masculine or radical about it. You don't want Malcolm or Eldridge or even Bill. Marty might also suggest Martin Sheen, the best president we never had.
Cons: No good for a big dog. You're pretty much stuck with a terrier or a teacup or a weiner here.
3. King
Pros: Classic. A bigger, nobler, more obvious reference to MLK, but also a real, live, good ol' dog name.
Cons: Only good for a big male dog. And the more you think about it, the less good it seems. This is not the time for a King. If you want to reclaim democracy, name your dog "Thomas Jefferson" or "Lincoln" or "Studs Terkel" or "Joe the Poodle." Scratch that last one.
2. Hope
Pros: It's got audacity.
Cons: If the dog dies in office, what a PR nightmare.
And the number 1 name for the Obama puppy is…yours. Post ideas here, and if you come up with a really good one, tell it to the man.
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Selected Treatises (Montakhab Al-Masä'el)فارسی English 1970 Views |
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The book of "Selected Treatise" is one of the Haj Äghä Hossein Tabatabai Borujerdi's works. This book is a treatise about important things of religious subjects called "Manhaj Al-Reshäd". In fact, about Man's creation and also his creation is not vain and useless has been related subjects, and emphasize that, it is necessary for every adult try to reach his goals, in worshiping the God and in the meaning of worship show honor and humility. In this book (as its name shows its subjects is a selection from treatises) Hojato-Islam Tabatabai Borujerdi has explained the quality of attention by#### prophets, "trustees" (ôsiyä) and revealed Books on different Person, to his/her different states. However, before explaining all duties, when the boy got fifteen-year old or before it, got "Mohtalem" (having had a wet dream), and the girl got ten years old, it is necessary on the same day of maturity or in the first hour of maturity trying to do six tasks. These tasks have been related in the book of "Selected Treatises" and for each task, in its quality and quantity, are an explanation. If he/she did not do it will be added some other injunctions to it, which the details of each injunctions have been related in this book.
The author's biography:
Ayatollah Haj Agha Hossein Tabatabai (Borujerdi), the shia "authority" (marja') and famous scholar of 14 century was born in Borujerd in 1875A.D. (1292A.H.). His father "Haj Seyyed Ali was one of the Borujerd scholar and most of his ancestors and family were one of their times scientists and scholars. Haj Aghä Hossein went to school from the age of 7. He learned Quran, literature and logic very soon. At the age of 18 he went to Isfahan which that time was one of the important scientific centers. During 10 years, he studied in the presence of great scholars and reached to the high scientific stages which 3 person of his masters permitted him of Ejtehad. Synchronous with education, he started the teaching of "jurisprudence" (feqh) and "methodology" (osul) which many scholars participated in his classes. He went to the Holy Najaf about 1902A.D. (1320A.H.) and attended at the classes of Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Khuräsäni (Äkhund) and Seyyed Mohammad Käzem Yazdi Tabatabai. After many years dwelling in Najaf he returned to the Borujered in 1910A.D. (1328A.H.), which this returning and dwelling in Borujerd lasted 36 years. During this period, he had many scientific and social activities. From the early years, he had logical and serious fight against the stray sect of Baha'ism and eradicating them from that territory. With forming the classroom and gathering the scholar seminarians, he put the cornerstone of seminary which during many years had extremely valuable results.
Mr. Boroujerdi in addition of scientific and researching tasks, had the broad programs in Islam world and Muslims' social positions. This great Divine man left behind himself many mementos and the virtuous deeds. We briefly mention some of them:
1- "Azam" (great) mosque in Qom next to Fatima Al-Masumeh shrine (p.b.u.h.),
2- the library of Azam mosque
3- theological school in Najaf next to the Imam Ali's shrine
4- "Hussainia" (a place in which Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hossein) and bathroom in Samarra
5- Hamburg Mosque in Germany, reconstruction and repair of some schools, library, mosque in different cities and countries such as Feyzye and Khan school in Qom, Bogh'e school in Karbela, theological school in Kermanshah and Nekui hospital in Qom.
Finally this divine scholar died at the age of 88 in the Thursday morning of 4.30.1961A.D. (1360/1/4S.H., 1380/10/12A.H.).
The book structure:
The book of "Selected Treatises" including six books which each of these books including several chapters and parts:
1- on explaining the "principles of religion": Some of its titles are as follows:
-on explaining the subjects relevant to the imitating (a mujtahid),
-on "purities" (motaharät),
-on impurities
-on obligations and prohibited acts about going to the bathroom or toilet
-on the things that the "wozu" (ritual ablution) is necessary
-on injunctions of "Jabä'er" [Jabä'er means: anything which we use as a treatment such as band-aid, plaster, bandage, etc and putting on the wound, fracture, burn, etc].
-on doubts
-on reason of "Ghusl" (ritual ablution),
-on explaining the reality of "Ghusl" (ritual ablution),
-on means of "Tayammom" (ablution with earth or sand instead of water),
-quality of "Tayammoum" (ablution with earth or sand instead of water),
-on menstruation
-on injunction of "Nafäs"(blood that comes out during childbirth),
-on "Estehäze" (excessive menstruation),
-on injunctions of dead people which including six chapters
2- The book of "prayer" (salat):
2-1- on daily prayer which including five parts
2-2- on prayer's "subsidiary rules" (muqärinät),
3- The book of fasting: including three parts:
-first part: on explaining its conditions and addenda
-second part: on explaining the reality of fasting
-third part: on "zakat fitr" (alms given at the end of fasting month).
4- The book of Al-zakat: including three parts as follows:
-first part: on conditions of zakät and whatever belongs to it
-second part: on "Nesäb" of each one of the zakät's goods and the amount which should be assign or separate for each one [Nesab means the definite limit for assigning the zakät],
-Third part: on usages of "zakät", its conditions and its giving quality
5- The book of "kums" (one fifth of property):
-part one: on whatever "kums" belong to it and its conditions
-part two: on quality of using the "kums" (one fifth of property),
6- The book of marriage:
-chapter on will
-chapter on inheritance
-chapter on expropriation
-chapter on debut
-chapter on vow
-chapter on "religious endowment" (waqf),
-chapter on Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca), mortgage, confession, prohibition (hajr), "Hudd" (physical punishment), on fishing and slaughters
-chapter on miscellaneous subjects.
Selected Treatises by Ayatollah Tabatabai Borujerdi
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A mirror shattered #143 "Hope and Faith."
[The Third Planet in the Badlands]
Faith limped into the old and shabby sickbay, created from scraped together starships and duct tape. Although a cybernetic implant should be like the real thing anyone that actually had one will tell you otherwise. It was never the same a biological leg "Doctor!" she shouted in the dim lit sickbay "Sulan?!" she added to make sure the right one came walking up to her.
Sulan looked up from treating the Johansen girl, and dashed with her medical kit toward the sound of the voice. "What is the matter?" She asked quietly, weariness giving her voice a sight edge of irritation to it.
"Its that damn implant again, it's been nothing but a pain in the ass..." Faith complained walking to the nearest empty bio-bed, she had been a Fighter Pilot in the war and quite some time after it was officially over as well. Until the accident claimed her leg, she tried flying again but she never really recovered, mentally.
"And you awakened half my patients for that?" She breathed deep to calm herself. It was not the woman's fault her leg was bothering her. As far as the shouting went, it could be forgiven as a case of nerves. She pulled out a battered tri-corder and began scanning the woman. "Tell me what has transpired?"
"A long and deep nagging pain crawling from the lower leg up to the upper and even up my spinal column..." Faith sighed deeply, she really didn't want to bother the Doctor with this, she had always been a strong and independent woman and now she couldn't do anything without being checked on every two hours.
Sulan fought the urge to frown at the tricorder's readings. "It appears that your body is attempting to reject the implant. This is most... unfortunate." She studies the woman's face, unsure what more she could say to her. Would she need comforted? "I-I have a immunosuppressant that should slow the process, but if it is what I believe it to be, you will need more help than I can offer in this facility."
Faith closed her eyes and sighed deeply fighting back tears and shouts of disbelieve "I..." she slid off the bed again "...give me that stuff and then I'll be on my way..." she said, if there was nothing she could do then Faith didn't want to be in the way, knowing that in these times there were always people that needed the Doc's help more.
"Just a moment..." She said steadying the girl. "I... could attempt to remove the implant. Or perhaps a cure will make itself apperent with time. There is no need for negative emotions." She put her arm around the girl hesitantly. "If there is something that can be done, it shall be... Fear not."
"I am way past Fear, Sulan..." Faith reacted "...just give me the suppressant... somehow I feel that if something went terribly wrong and I died... I should embrace it, not fear it... not after what happened in the past 8 years..."
"That is... a logical frame of mind." Sulan said, shocked at the girl's matter-of-factness at the prospect of her own demise. It was almost Vulcan-like in it's cool logical tones. "You mean, you are not afraid to die, then?" She injects the girl with the immuno-supressant. "How can one so young, be so jaded?"
"I have nothing left worth fighting for... nothing worth dying for..." Faith shrugged a bit "...war does that to families and individuals... it's doesn't discriminate... everybody is a victim"
"Life has only the meaning we give it." Sulan gestured around the packed and filthy sick bay. "This is my reason for continued existence. This, and the hope that the people I treat will be able to live free, and have children under free skies. I want to live to see the day when a child I treat has no knowledge of war. You too, should have a reason to wake in the morning."
"I do have a reason to wake in the morning..." Faith said stubbornly "...but it isn't to fight for freedom anymore... the reason I wake up in the morning is to make sure this world is still here..." a sigh from the former fighter pilot "...I heard the Dominion eradicated a resistance cell on Earth" she changed subjects.
Sulan nods silently. "Perhaps. I'm sure those men and women died bravely. The thing we should remember is that evil always falls eventually. No matter how strong is seems at the time. Good and reason, shall always triumph over savagery and evil. I really believe that to be true." She finished the scan. "What other news do you have for me? I seldom hear of any news outside of this sick bay."
"Rumors are that the other resistance cell will try a large scale counter offensive and requested help from the Badland Planets..." Faith shook her head a bit "...They are also rebuilding the Pegasus again after it had been in a fight with Jem'Hadar fighters... apparently it brought back another Pegasus... a Centaur class one."
Sulan nods again absently. "Ah, some former federation trying to recapture old glory days by renaming their ship after heroes? I sure it's just a scrapheap with warp engines. Probably bad ones at that. If you get a chance, tell whatever medical staff they have up there that I'll give them whatever medical supplies I can spare. Also, the quartermaster is willing to trade out surplus steel in exchange for medicine, if they have any." She pauses. "What shape are they in? Usually a new arrival wants to see the healers right away. Usually just after the engineers get through with patching their ship."
"It is said the Centaur class Pegasus is from another Universe... a universe where the Federation has won the war..." Faith shook her head "...maybe it's just wishful thinking though... maybe they are former federation trying to recapture old glory..."
Sulan nearly dropped the tri-corder. "Wait a moment... From another universe, you say? So, it's logical to assume that their ship is in perfect condition, correct?"
Faith nodded slightly "If they aren't at war then yeah, you would think so..." she replied, but she was just going by rumors and it could actually be wishful thinking by hopeless men and woman on this godforsaken rock.
"But... but... then... then... They would have a fully stocked sick bay... and... I could..." She sits on the corner of the girl's bed to keep from falling. "Is there any way you could confirm this information for me?" She asks quietly, while breathing deeply. It would be a mistake to allow herself hope. "If it is true, then treating you would be a very simple task."
Faith nodded slowly "I think I could get some more information" with the same limp she came walking in Faith would now make way to the exit again "Don't get your hopes up Doc, in the past years I've heard a lot of legends return..." she sighed as she rounded the corner "...let's just hope this one is right... for all our sakes"
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Healer Telek Sulan Federation colony, Badlands. "I hope that Faith can live up to her namesake. Because that, is what she needs right now."
Faith DeGraw (Mirror NPC)Information Gatherer & Former Fighter Pilot(Played by Caelen LaBrie)


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When you're Martin Lund, you can handpick gifted musicians and dancers and bring them all together for variety show mayhem.
"Audiences can expect a wild ride. I guarantee it," said Lund, who is presenting his annual music festival on the Orcas Center main stage.
He says the inspiration for this year's show came from sound engineer Kevin Colomby.
"Last year he whispered sweet nothings in my ear about doing an American theme so he could sing '16 Tons' by Tennessee Ernie Ford," said Lund. "So the show is celebrating American song and dance. You'll see an American panorama … I've got the sweetest rhythm section. You are only as good as your drummer – that is my motto."
The One World Music Festival is on Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 at www.orcascenter.org. A pre-show dinner from the Kitchen will be held on Friday in the Madrona Room; tickets are $60 for the show and meal.
Lund is a clarinet, saxophone, flute, accordion and piano player who worked in Los Angeles as a composer, arranger and musician prior to moving to Orcas Island. He launched the festival in 2002 to raise money for the Funhouse Commons, a community center for youth that his close friend and fellow musician Jim Bredouw built. Since then, the two-day music event has become an island tradition. It brings in around $5,000 for the Funhouse.
"For one thing, I love giving the audience a good time," said Lund. "If I've done that, I am happy. My day is made."
The show will travel through the decades starting with the Civil War era and ending in the 1990s. Audiences will hear a taste of just about everything from bee bop to country to soul, disco and pop. In addition to Lund, the performing line-up features singers Pete Kirkland, Grace McCune, Gene Nery and Kevin Colomby; native flute virtuoso Vince Redhouse; rhythm section Chuck Deardorf, Lek Thixton, Chris Leighton; girl group members Deborah Sparks, Kristin Wilson, Colleen Smith Armstrong and Jim Schaffer-Bauch; dancers Tiffany Loney and Katie Zwilling; horn players Matt Jenson, Beth Jenson, Steve Alboucq, Gregory Books, Craig Canine; and Paris Wilson and Emy and Lisa Carter of the group Almost Classical.
"I love the variety of music that he chooses every year," said pianist and songwriter McCune. "It's exciting the different genres he picks and how he puts it all together. Martin is brilliant. There is no end to his talent. And every year that is showcased in One World."
This is McCune's fifth One World show with Lund, who writes all of the band arrangements for the horn section.
"That's the triple threat in the music world: a good performer, musician and arranger," she said. "Whenever I am asked, I'm always very honored to play music with him. I love having Martin at the keys and the band playing while I sing. It's such a treat."


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Plot - Filling area that is above more curves
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg97906] Plot - Filling area that is above more curves
- From: dragec <culinovic at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:44:21 -0500 (EST)
Is there any way to fill area that is (in the same time) above more curves in Plot function? So that filled area is not crossed with any regarded function. How to construct function from other functions that returns the biggest value from all functions in question? THX


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Developing the Tell Me A Story Materials has provided us with many experiences to learn from. The following is an effort to share some of the lessons we have learned from working with early childhood professionals trying to effect positive change in creating a more expressive environment in their classrooms and programs.
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text: I'd like to introduce you to my favourite crystal. Gordon and I were pottering around the shops in Whitby a couple of years ago when I spotted this treasure. We were on our way back to the car when I asked if we could go back for another look and wonderful man that he is, Gordon bought it for my birthday. It's traveled all over the place with me and even comes to bed where it heats up like a hot water bottle. It's about the size of my hand, polished and each time I look at I see something different.


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By Bruce Levine-
GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) — In the past, White Sox infielder Gordon Beckham always had a position that was his to play, but 2015 will present a new challenge.
Beckham still carries the mentality of a starting player. The difference this time around is the White Sox would prefer that the young Micah Johnson wins the battle at second base. In addition to the speed factor Johnson brings (more than a 100 stolen bases combined in the last two minor league seasons), a .300 batting average is what the team would like to add to the revamped offense this season.
To that end, the 28-year-old Beckham was told before he signed re-signed with Chicago — he'd spent his whole career with the White Sox before an August trade to the Angels — that a super-utility role may be his 2015 destiny.
"I am still competing for the second base job," Beckham said. "I have to play the other positions as well in case that doesn't work out. I am moving all over, and it has been kind of fun for me. I enjoy that."
This scenario was laid out for Beckham before he signed a $2 million contract in January. He had to understand that time at second base, shortstop and third base would be part of the expectation for him this season, though he'd have a chance to win a full-time job like anyone else in camp.
"How do I look at competing?" Beckham wondered out loud. "I am just going out and putting my best foot forward. I have been working hard at all three positions. For me so far, it has kept everything fresh. I have fun moving around. After all, I grew up playing the left side of the infield. This has been very easy for me to jump back in. It all has been a little different, but I like the guys and like the group."
As a defender, Beckham has few peers. The quandary for him has been his offense, which has brought his development to a halt. After a strong rookie season in 2009, Beckham has become a career .245 hitter with a .307 on-base percentage and struggled to drive in runs. He hit .226 with nine homers and 44 RBIs in 2014.
"If I don't win the second base job, I believe playing five to seven times a week all over will be the job," Beckham said. "I am all right with that. They know I can play defense and add value in a number of different ways."
As for Beckham's offense, his cerebral approach may have taken his game down a notch in past seasons.
"My swing has been a lot better this spring," Beckham said. "My stance is more like it was when I first came up. Last year, I was searching for many things at the plate. I finally realized some things lately that make a lot of sense. I wish I had figured some of this out earlier. Now I am not worried about my stance — just concerned with what my hips do. That area dictates what my body does when I swing."
Beckham admits to over-thinking the offensive side of his game in recent times.
"No doubt, I over-thought things in the past," he said. "I really care about winning and badly want to do it in Chicago. When you are that intense, you can add a little too much pressure. There is a real good reason why some guys who act like they don't care are really good at this game. They learned early on not to get too tight. You learn you must take the good and the bad and have that not-give-a-crap attitude either way."
Bruce Levine covers the Cubs and White Sox for 670 The Score and CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @MLBBruceLevine.


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Save 20% on a wide range of curriculum resources using code WQ0003932 before 17th July!
Article taken from issue 12 of the G&T Now! eNewsletter published in association with NACE, written by Education Consultant, Ann Bridgland.
1. We have to identify the top 5% or 10 % of our school cohort Fiction. This edict was initially really only applicable to the G&T strand of Excellence in Cities, many years ago, and was not statutory otherwise. Whilst looking at a percentage has helped some schools start a dialogue, the key question remains that, if, for example, a teacher only provides for 10% of the pupils in their class of 30, does this really mean that only 3 pupils will have access to high-quality provision? AG&T is set in the context of stretch, challenge and opportunity for all pupils.
2. We have to keep an AG&T register Fiction. In fact, there was never a legal requirement for schools to have an AG&T register. It is true that the schools' census used to have a G&T column (this was no longer applicable anyway after 2010), but this was not linked to any requirement to have a register. Indeed, many schools clicked on the G&T census to say they had AG&T pupils, but a question remained about what the schools were actually doing to provide effectively for such pupils. Some schools did not click on the G&T section, because they could not distinguish, on the census, between the 'G' and the 'T'. Other schools registered no G&T at all on the census, and yet were doing great things to provide for their 'aspiring' and 'perspiring' AG&T pupils, in the context of stretch and challenge for all. However, if you do choose to keep an AG&T 'register' of some kind, you need to be clear about your rationale for doing so and, perhaps even more importantly, how you are using the information in it.
3. Ofsted will want to know who our 'most able' pupils are and how we are catering for them Fact. The June 2013 Ofsted Survey report on the 'most able' does indeed highlight how schools are providing for such pupils. Although the report was targeted at secondary schools, almost all, if not all, of the recommendations apply to primary schools too. The Ofsted Framework (from September 2013) also highlights the 'most able' as a focus for scrutiny. All schools, however, will have 'perspiring' and 'aspiring' AG&T pupils .... those who are obviously more able than others, yet also those who may be hiding their light under a bushel and/or for whom, so far, the 'learning climate' in their school or classroom does not provide sufficient stretch and challenge to enable them to show what they really can do. "From January we are going to systematically report in every single school inspection what the school is doing for their most able" Matthew Coffey, Regional Director, Ofsted, Meridian News, featuring NACE, 8 November 2013
4. All teachers are teachers of AG&T; all school leaders are leaders of AG&T Fact. Joseph Renzulli (inter alia) stressed the importance of 'the rising tide that lifts all ships'. High expectations with the AG&T in mind surely leads to high expectations for all learners. As a teacher, how do you know whether you have any 'expert underwater trumpet-blowers' in your classroom, if you do not give all the pupils the opportunity to 'blow their trumpet underwater'? As a leader, at any level, how do you know that your team has high expectations for all learners, if you are not including monitoring and feedback about high-quality provision and practice for all, in your team meetings, learning walks, PM discussions, etc? Author: Ann Bridgland, Education Conultant Want to read more like this?


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Event Date: July 26, 2011
Event Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern
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One of the tactics used to beat up hocus has been to repeatedly bash him over the head with his 0% stock portfolio. It is loudly stated 'The historical SWR for a 100% fixed income portfolio is only 2.1%. But you are taking 4%! Can't you see 4% is greater than 2%? You are mental, dude! GTFOOH! Why should we listen to you!'Hocus just defended himself from such an attack. Here is his reponse: http://boards.fool.com/Message.asp?mid=18199416 . In it he reveals that, the REHP study notwithstanding, his financial choices have paid off quite well. Yep, it turns out that maybe he recognized a good deal in 7% CDs, 3.75% real return TIPS, and real estate ownership in a time of historically high stock market valuations.But that is just anecdotal. There is good evidence that his strategy will provide a historical SWR far greater than the 2% his attackers smash him with. The evidence is two-fold.First we should establish the benchmark against which hocus is competing: what is the HSWR and 'optimal' allocation for a non-switching strategy with 50 year withdrawal period and Sept. start 3.31% at 64/36. (this uses 50/50 front-end/back-end and commercial paper)The evidence that hocus's strategy will yield more than 2%:1) Heavy use of TIPs is a relatively new option, but it undeniably will provide better withdrawal rates than the CD/bond options of the past. This is especially true when you consider the ones that Hocus locked in with a 3.75% return above inflation. A 100% TIPS portfolio with a 3.75% coupon provides a SWR of 3.55% Even with a 2% coupon you optain a 2.53% SWR. 2) A valuation based switching strategy may or may not actually increase withdrawal rates, but it certainly doesn't drop them to 2%. As a very rough model of hocus's plan I used intercst's spreadsheet to find the HSWR for a stock switching strategy in which the stock allocation is 0% above PE-(10) of 18 and is 50% below that.I calculated the results using a September start date to include the effects of overvaluation as much as possible. I used a 50 year withdrawal period since hocus is in his mid 40s (I think). Front-end back-end withdrawals at 50/50. Prepare yourselves. 3.4% That is the historical SWR for such a strategy. Other data points are:PE HSWR14 3.4415 3.4216 3.3617 3.5018 3.4019 3.3220 3.3721 3.38The average of these is a WR of 3.4% versus the fixed strategy SWR of 3.3%.This is shock to me that the comparison is this good. Can someone else check these findings? I will repeat again that I am not advocating a switching strategy and I don't consider it close to being proven. Much more work is needed.Combine the diversification, stabilization, and return benefits of TIPS and real estate ownership into the switching strategy outlined above, and it is feasible that hocus has in fact been following a strategy that will yield a sustained 4% withdrawal rate over 50 years.Mental? I don't think so. Good work hocus!Ben
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This is an advanced training for professional and recreational ocean users interested in personal safety and rescue skills development and practice. The training is based on the principles and practices of the USLA (United States Lifesaving Association) and the American Red Cross. The course may be applicable to the DLNR ORMA Blue Card requirements for surf instructors and Na Pali kayak guides. Applicants must be in good physical condition, and able to complete a 500 yard swim (pool). Advance registration required.


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Food on Friday: May has some interesting Japanese style creations, some of which I'd like to share with you today.
The pic at the top was contributed by Lisa's Kitchen – Teriyaki Mushrooms and Cashews – fabulous vegetarian food as always, Lisa!
Ahi Poke by James & Everett – great close up!
Mochiko Chicken by My Pinterventures
Sweet Potato and Avocado Rolls by Vegetarian & Cooking – brave, doing your own sushi, Alecia!
Japanese Pork & Mushroom Gyoza by Jo and Sue – fabulous looking dumplings.


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Selena Gomez sure has a lot to smile about these days. Aside from her budding romance with singer, The Weeknd, which already has involved a romantic European getaway and slightly more visible appearance of their relationship on social media – it appears that the actress has also found time to begin the recording process for an upcoming album.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that Sel registered a new song titled, "It Ain't Me," which was written by Brian Lee, Ali Tamposi, Andrew Watt – who co-wrote her ex Justin Bieber's hit single, "Let Me Love You," – and DJ, Kygo who she tagged in an Instagram post not long after teasing an unnamed track on the apps story feature.
In the 10 second clip shared by the "Same Old Love," singer, the lyrics to this unreleased track can be heard and they go, "I had a dream/ We were back to 17/ Summer nights and libertines/ Never growing up."
Circling back to Justin Bieber, many fans are speculating already that this untitled track that many are assuming is "It Ain't Me," is inspired by the "Love Yourself," singer considering how many years the two have been on and off.
Obviously the two are no longer together, and it doesn't seem likely they are going to get back together any time soon but that doesn't mean Sel can't use past experiences as inspiration.
That's not where the story ends though, not too long afterwards, Selena shared yet another clip of this track and from the beat alone – it bears quite a resemblance to a few songs worked on by Kygo such as "Stole the Show"; which leads us to believe that this song is in fact "It Ain't Me."
Looks like a new era of Selena Gomez is upon us – and we're more than ready to see what kind of music it'll bring to our ears.
What do you guys think of the track so far based on these previews? Sound off in the comments section below.
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