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Phils need Lee to be the rule, not the exception
'Age just a number' to southpaw, and performance has thus far backed that up
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Cliff Lee is the beacon of hope around here. He's the shining example that you can delve deep into the wrong side of 30 but still come out on the right side of league average output.
Lee is baseball's understated ace, aging like a fine wine or at least certainly better than an opened package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
His starts aren't events in the way Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander or Jose Fernandez bewitch the audience, but the stats are electric, all the same. Lee is in a class all his own in terms of strikeout-to-walk ratio combined with groundball-to-flyball rate, and he's churned out 200-inning output every season since 2005 except for one -- the 2007 campaign in which the Indians sent him back to the Minors to learn how to become a 22-win Cy Young Award-winning standout in '08.
Lee turned 35 last summer. Yet he does not have "regression" listed in his daily planner.
"To me," he said, "age is just a number. It's just a matter of preparing your body the right way and doing everything you can to get ready. Things can happen, obviously. But if you prepare yourself, then whatever happens is out of your control."
Sure, age is just a number, as Lee said. But Lee has been the exception to every rule about what that number truly entails in a game designed for boys, and the Phillies, as a whole, are aging and expensive.
It's not just that the Phillies are old; it's that they've been old for quite a while. The average age of their lineup has been a valid point of concern since at least 2011, the season when a championship culture gave way to one of unmet expectations.
Now the Phillies head into 2014 with a franchise-record payroll that will push right up against the $189 million luxury tax threshold, and what that will buy them is an open question, given all the "ifs" in play. The Phils' list of significant offseason additions includes A.J. Burnett (37), Marlon Byrd (36), Roberto Hernandez (33), Wil Nieves (36) and Bobby Abreu (40). They will field a lineup in which five regulars -- Byrd, Carlos Ruiz, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins -- are in their age-34 season or older.
From a historical perspective, two of the previous four teams to have five regulars of that age -- the 1985 Angels and the 2002 Giants -- won 90-plus games, with the Giants reaching the World Series. So what the Phillies are attempting to accomplish here is not totally without past precedent.
Still, this is a ballclub even more dependent on durability than the industry standard, which is why the Phillies went into this spring with a finite focus on the physical side of the game.
"It's something we really tried to work on doing pretty consistently with our organizational meetings this year," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We tried to re-emphasize that it's important to prepare, that you have to be dedicated to prepare for your craft to have success.
"I think guys have to be motivated to do that. I'm very pleased with the ways guys have reported to camp, because you often hear stories about guys coming in out of shape or not dedicated. We don't have that here."
Of course, Cole Hamels' bout with biceps tendinitis that has him a couple weeks behind (he threw off flat ground Sunday and is expected to progress to bullpen sessions on Tuesday) was an early alarm bell, particularly given the statistical step backward that Hamels took last season. Hamels turned 30 over the winter, and the Phillies can only hope his slight setback, which at this point is considered minor, is not the first domino to fall in a physical fallout from their average roster age.
Hamels spoke Sunday about how good it felt to begin weight training again after getting shut down from the practice in mid-November, when the soreness first started.
"The lifting process builds your muscles up so you can maintain," he said. "You're building for a season, for the marathon."
Surviving that marathon is equal parts fortitude and fate. The Phillies can't do anything about the latter element, because good intentions alone aren't necessarily enough for a guy in his 30s to maintain a championship-caliber level. But as far as the former is concerned, the Phillies continue, out of necessity, an exploration of how to get peak performance out of past-their-peak players. It's why they will have a full-time chiropractor with them on the road with them for the first time this season, several years after Hamels' public pleading encouraged them to bring one aboard on a part-time basis.
"It's something that I think is needed in this sport as you get older and have older teams," Hamels said. "If you want to have the quality players to put on the field, you know their body is going to break down at a certain point in time, and you have to have guys to maintain it so that they can stay at an elite level for a long period of time."
The Phillies' ability to field an elite roster in the NL East this season is entirely dependent on their core players denying Father Time throughout the course of a 162-game grind. Certainly, manager Ryne Sandberg's stressing of the fundamentals here in camp and his openness to new ideas about lineup construction (potentially moving Rollins out of the leadoff spot or spelling Howard against lefties) can help move the needle. But only so much.
When it comes down to it, the only way this Phillies team is going to have a season in line with its payroll is if Lee's ageless output is more rule than exception.
"Every year, you should feel urgency that this is the year to get it done," Lee said. "That definitely intensifies as you get closer to the end of your career. I don't know how many more seasons I'm going to play. They're running out. So hopefully this is the year."
It will only be the year if Lee is far from the only guy outperforming his age.


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Before meeting Cassie Tremont, Sheriff Noah Wheeler couldn't even think the word marriage, but after assisting the young widower in delivering her twin babies in a car by the side of the road, marriage was all he could seem to think about. However, after a rough marriage and hard divorce and dating seventeen local women, who started a support group after having dated and dumped him, Noah thinks he's all wrong for Cassie. Still he can't help falling for ...
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Apple says it played no role in the National Security Agency's alleged efforts to hack the iPhone, explaining that it was unaware of a recently revealed program apparently aimed at turning the best-selling smartphone into an improvised listening device.
(Read more: NSA hacks Microsoft error messages: Report )
The company, based in Cupertino, Calif., said Tuesday that it had never worked with the NSA to deliberately weaken its products, promising that Apple would "defend our customers from security attacks, regardless of who's behind them."
Apple's statement follows the disclosure by privacy advocate Jacob Appelbaum of a leaked document describing an NSA-designed "software implant" intended to turn an iPhone into a pocket-sized informer, secretly recording audio, stealing files and harvesting contact information.
The revelation was one of series of disclosures that have rattled the NSA in the past six months.


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From 2008 through 2012, the Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas offers a great opportunity to survey the state's breeding bird fauna and to map distribution of all breeding species. From neighborhood robins and wrens to majestic bald eagles, Delaware boasts a diverse suite of species that have adapted to breed within our unique habitats.
As for bird breeding evidence, it can be found everywhere throughout Delaware and in every season here throughout the year.
Owl Seekers Wanted! CLICK HERE to learn more!
Owl Seekers Wanted! CLICK HERE to learn more!
Since the first breeding bird atlas was conducted in Delaware, over 20 years ago, however, the state's landscape has changed dramatically.
Habitats have shifted, expanded, or disappeared.
Some breeding species have likely benefited from these changes,while others may not have fared so well.
New species may have expanded their ranges coming into Delaware, while other birds may be on the verge of extirpation as breeders.
What other discoveries will be made during the five-year atlasing period?
More on Delaware's Breeding Bird Atlas
Photo by Larry Graff
The green heron (above) was confirmed as breeding in only 17 of 222 blocks in the state's first breeding bird atlas 20 years ago. How many green herons will be confirmed this time in Delaware?
Consider this: over 20 years ago, when the first atlas was completed, only four bald eagle nests were recorded in the five years when the atlas was being compiled with coverage throughout the state. Today, there are more than 10 times that number of nests and bald eagles are more commonly sighted then ever before in Delaware.
Photo by Larry GraffThe American kestrel, smallest of the raptors: Recent trends indicate a population decline. Why?
Meanwhile, northern bobwhite quail, an important game species that has long been a part of Delaware's hunting tradition, appear to be in serious decline, particularly in the state's northern reaches, but the cause of their imperiled status has yet to be determined. Yet another bird, the non-native, introduced Eurasian Collared-Dove, was almost unknown from the region 20 years ago. Today, a small population is present in Sussex County and probably will continue its northward expansion. To gain any understanding about trends in Delaware's bird populations and to examine changes that have occurred over the past 20 years, we need to determine the distribution of all of our breeding bird species.
Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas History
From 1983 through 1987, over 100 volunteers participated in compiling data for Delaware's first breeding bird atlas, Delaware's largest and most comprehensive ornithological project. Led by Rick West, 222 atlas blocks were surveyed and compiled, providing thorough distribution data about our breeding birds...Read more
To make the breeding bird atlas a success, a corps of volunteers must be relied on to conduct the surveys and collect the data. Volunteer contributions of time, skill, knowledge, and data are the key to, and can ensure, the atlas's success. Most importantly, every contribution counts! Whether a volunteer contributes many hours atlasing several atlas blocks or reports just a single backyard nest, each contribution helps going forward in creating this atlas.
The organizers behind the second Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas welcome everyone and invite you to join in a project that will be enjoyed by all. In the process, our hope is that you may both learn from the project and teach others about the wonders of our bird diversity in Delaware! Along the way, we all may learn more about those birds, become better at identifying them, or simply take pride in contributing to their survival.
For more information about the Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas and to find out how you can volunteer, please contact the project coordinator:
Anthony Gonzon
Delaware Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, DNREC
4876 Hay Point Landing Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Photo by Larry GraffThe snowy egret is another bird that enjoys Delaware habitat
For more information about the Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas and to find out how you can volunteer, please contact the project coordinator:
Anthony Gonzon
Delaware Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, DNREC
4876 Hay Point Landing Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Photo by Larry GraffThe snowy egret is another bird that enjoys Delaware habitat


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Hope we donÔÇÖt leave during a torrential downpour again! For those of us who stayed till Sunday!
Four wheels move the body, Two wheels move the mind!
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How early to I have to get there to cop a bunk in a bunkhouse? The tent has been retired; it is inconvenient to have to call 911 to get up off the ground in the morning.
Since I live in CNY will take my usual 1 day visit.
My wife and I have hotel reservations. We don't camp. This will be our first BMW rally. We're watching the weather also and a family member issue that may cause us to cancel.
We hope to be there. My new seat arrived for my GSA so we're ready for a multiday test ride.
Tom - South Jersey
2012 BMW R1200 GSA, and a 2nd or 3rd bike of the moment & 31 assorted training motorcycles.
I didn't see anything on the website. Is there a daily entrance fee if you just want to come in and tour the vendors, etc. one afternoon and can't stay longer?
I think the one day pass is 10.00
This is my first time attending, who else is going? Getting excited anticipating another rally.
"Hey, where you goin'?" "Nowhere in particular." "Man, I wish I was you." "Well, Hang in there..."
Susan and I , along with Boxer Shorts Editor John Shields, and his wife Annette are staying down the street at the Seneca Lodge. Hope to see you all.
Craig Cleasby
South Windsor, CT
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See you there Craig!
I have been going to this rally since '08 and have never done the ride on the track. Has anyone here done it? I don't seem to find too much information on how it is run. Do they pace you? I would have to think they would so people don't go into the corners too hot and what not.
I got the word his week that all of the bunkhouses are booked by local clubs for Finger Lakes. Since I don't tent camp anymore, I guess I'll cancel any plan I had to attend. The arthritis has made it impossible to get up off the ground in the morning.
Is anyone here in charge of their club's reserved bunkhouse who might be able to get me a bunk?
If not, I guess I'll just take a ride around SE Ohio.
Hey Jim;
I sent a message to the group from the Beemer Barn in upstate NY to see if they have an extra bunk.
I will get back to you.
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Pre-washed and easy to care for, it will retain the original quality. No ironing is required, just a simple warm machine wash and medium tumble dry. Over time the linen will become softer and more beautiful. To ensure the longevity of your print, we recommend washing in cool water.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has sustained significant political damage in the wake of the traffic scandal that has threatened the Republican's presidential aspirations, according to a new poll.
The Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey out Tuesday found that 29 percent of Americans view Christie positively and 22 percent view him negatively, a sharp change from an October poll that showed 33 percent of Americans viewing him positively and just 17 percent negatively. Christie, who was reelected last year with wide support across party lines, has seen his favorability ratings hit a roadblock with Democrats and political moderates, according to the poll.
Christie, a leading GOP contender for the White House in 2016, has been under fire ever since documents surfaced earlier this month showing that aides worked to purposely snarl traffic in a north Jersey town, acting out an apparent political payback scheme after the town's mayor didn't endorse Christie's reelection bid. Christie has apologized, fired a top aide and said he knew nothing of the scheme. But the so-called "Bridgegate" scandal, in which lanes leading from Fort Lee, N.J., to the George Washington Bridge were closed, has emboldened Democrats in the state legislature to probe the matter and attracted the interest of federal investigators. The latest survey breaks from a different poll two weeks ago that found one-third of voters hadn't changed their opinion of Christie in the wake of the scandal.
In a troublesome sign for Christie as he looks to move past the issue, almost 80 percent of Americans say they're familiar with the scandal, according to the poll. Americans are divided on whether Christie is telling the truth in saying he had no prior knowledge of the scheme; 42 percent say he's being honest, 44 percent say he's not.
The poll of 800 adults, conducted Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.46 percent.


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Haitian Acrylic Painting on Canvas - Haiti
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This 30 by 13 inch painting on canvas is signed by Wilphane. Larger pieces will ship rolled in a tube, smaller pieces flat on card. These paintings are unframed and unstretched.
Meet the Artisans
Following in his brother's footsteps, Wilphane Jean is a painter. It is his occupation, not a hobby. "It is very important for me to make my living as an artist," Wilphane says. In the tradition of Haitian artists, Wilphane's acrylic paintings on canvas reflect Haitian life, the markets, the food, the people. His pieces are signed "Wilphane" and "Haiti." One is easily transported to the Caribbean when surrounded by his work.


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Alesha Dixon has reportedly revealed she would have left Strictly Come Dancing even if Simon Cowell hadn't poached her for Britain's Got Talent.
The 33-year-old stepped down from the judging panel of the dance programme earlier this year and is now helping TV's Mr Nasty, comedian David Walliams and Amanda Holden to find a new star on the talent show.
She told the Daily Star: "I felt three years was a respectable amount of time. It was a fantastic experience as a contestant and as a judge, and it was time for new things.
"I don't want to be predictable. I want to try new things. I want new challenges. That's what life is all about."
Alesha said she likes that BGT "celebrates the best of British".
"This show has everything. Not only do I love dancing but I love singing, I love dancing dogs, I love comedy, I love everything entertainment. This is the one show that enables and encompasses all that," she said.


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The Student Development office seeks to provide a co-curricular program encouraging students in intellectual, spiritual, relational, and emotional growth. The office's goal is to help students develop a deeper understanding of what it means to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God."Student Development works closely with the Student Leadership Council (SLC) along with other organizations to offer a variety of campus and community experiences. The office provides:
"Leadership development is a never ending process" (Conger and Benjamin, 1999 pg 12). The Student Development office encourages students in leadership by providing challenging developmental experiences. Mentorship programs are available for students through the office. If a student or faculty wants to plan an event, develop a new club or organization, or reserve a room on campus, it must be done through the Student Development office.


text: Apologies for missing out on any conventions in this post but I'm pretty new to Linux and lists. I have posted this same message to the video4linux-list at redhat.com list but this list got recommended as being a better one. I have a Nebula Electronics PCI DVB-T (Zarlink MT352) card running on an Asus AM2 mobo, has been working just fine for a couple of months on Fedora Core 6 but possibly after an automatic update to kernel-2.6.18-1.2798.fc6.x86_64 but I'm not sold that this was the cause, it now only works for anything between 5 minutes to an hour before the picture freezes. If I modprobe -r dvb_bt8xx followed by modprobe dvb_bt8xx I buy myself some more time however on occasions the removal of dvb_bt8xx has caused the machine to hang. I do normally use MythTV but uninstalled it and installed Kaffeine to make testing a bit easier, and that displays the video just fine albeit I have noticed the sound gradually going out of sync. I have since updated to 2.6.19-1 but with no change in behaviour. when checking the dmesg output after the picture freeze it complains that it cannot write to various registers on the DVB card. The PC has a small partition with Windows XP (for testing) and that has no problems with the card at all, running happily for days ruling out a hardware problem with the DVB card. I really do not know where to go next, and feel really frustrated by my lack of under the hood Linux knowledge. Tried to rollback the previous kernel, forward and a cartwheel, still the same, a bit of relevant output from dmesg that might cause a passing soul to have a lightbulb moment: Linux video capture interface: v2.00 bttv: driver version 0.9.16 loaded bttv: using 8 buffers with 2080k (520 pages) each for capture eth0: forcedeth.c: subsystem: 01043:816a bound to 0000:00:14.0 i2c_adapter i2c-0: nForce2 SMBus adapter at 0x4c00 i2c_adapter i2c-1: nForce2 SMBus adapter at 0x4c40 EDAC MC0: Giving out device to k8_edac Athlon64/Opteron: DEV 0000:00:18.2 shpchp: Standard Hot Plug PCI Controller Driver version: 0.4 bttv: Bt8xx card found (0). ACPI: PCI Interrupt Link [APC2] enabled at IRQ 17 ACPI: PCI Interrupt 0000:04:09.0[A] -> Link [APC2] -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17 bttv0: Bt878 (rev 17) at 0000:04:09.0, irq: 17, latency: 32, mmio: 0xfdaff000 bttv0: detected: Nebula Electronics DigiTV [card=104], PCI subsystem ID is 0071:0101 bttv0: using: Nebula Electronics DigiTV [card=104,insmod option] bttv0: gpio: en=00000000, out=00000000 in=00ffffcb [init] bttv0: using tuner=-1 bttv0: registered device video0 bttv0: registered device vbi0 bttv0: PLL: 28636363 => 35468950 .. ok bttv0: add subdevice "dvb0" input: bttv IR (card=104) as /class/input/input2 bttv-input: bttv IR (card=104) detected at pci-0000:04:09.0/ir0 lsmod | grep dvb: dvb_bt8xx 27461 6 dvb_core 101105 1 dvb_bt8xx bt878 21001 1 dvb_bt8xx dvb_pll 25157 1 dvb_bt8xx bttv 224309 2 dvb_bt8xx,bt878 i2c_core 34369 10 i2c_ec,mt352,nxt6000,dvb_bt8xx,nvidia,dvb_pll,bttv ,i2c_algo_bit,tveeprom,i2c_nforce2 lspci: 04:09.0 Multimedia video controller: Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Video Capture (rev 11) 04:09.1 Multimedia controller: Brooktree Corporation Bt878 Audio Capture (rev 11) As soon as the picture freezes I get this from dmesg, same line repeated about fifety times: mt352_read_register: readreg error (reg=0, ret==-5) If it did not work full stop, great, something to look for, but work and then stop is not easy to track down and I have run out of ideas so would really appreciate any help in where to look or even a direction to head in. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.21/665 - Release Date: 02/02/2007


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Simple chicken teriyaki bento
This recipe is very easy and fast to cook, because it requires ready-made teriyaki sauce. Still, it's a really tasty alternative to sausages and pork, and chicken made in teriyaki style is juicy, tender and full of aroma! It also takes just few minutes, because the meat is first fried quickly, and then glazed with sauce. Fast food like a boss ;-)
Fancy tamagoyaki bento
Oh my, this one is both a looker and tastes amazingly! :-) This bento idea is based on the basic tamagoyaki recipe, so feel free to use your favorite ingredients: champignons or chanterelle mushroom, herbs, different kinds of onion, bacon bits, ham shavings etc. Go crazy! :-) It's also a very good side dish!
Tuna paste bento
Tuna paste is ridiculously easy to prepare and makes a great no cooking bento, cutting the preparation time to less than 20 minutes, including rice cooking time! Now, that's what I would call cooking on the go! You can also use the tuna paste for a great tasting onigiri or sushi.
Teriyaki pork strips with shallots bento
This simple recipe requires only 3 ingredients: sliced pork loin (already mentioned minute steaks or easy steaks), shallots and teriyaki sauce. It's also one of the lazy recipes — part of it you can prepare evening before, and finish it quickly before serving or packing your bento box. Plus, marinating for a long time allows increased flavors to transfer easily across the meat!
Tamagoyaki bento
Tamagoyaki is a great and easy to make bento ingredient. It's savory taste goes well with vegetables and diary ingredients, it packs a reasonable amount of protein and will satisfy your hunger for a long time. It's good served warm, as well as cold.


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People of Walmart is a user-generated image blog with a niche that's as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Honestly, when you're talking about the world's largest discount store, where you can find almost anything you need 24 hours a day, it's a wonder you don't see more people shopping in whatever they slept in. Only the funniest submissions are published.
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Sri Abathsahayeswarar Temple, the sthalam of Guru Bhagavan is at Alangudi. The presiding deity here is Abathsahayeswarar and His consort is Elavarkuzhali Ammai or Umayammai. The Shiva Lingam here is a Swayambhu (self manifested). Dakshinamurthy in the praharam (circumambulatory path) around Shiva's shrine is worshipped as Guru Bhagavan here.
In all Shiva temples the main deities are Shiva and Parvati. Other deities like Pillayar Murugar, Dakshinamurthy, the Navagrahas, and Chandikeswarar are also present in the praharam (circumabulatory path). As defined in the temple Vaasthu Shastra, the deities are placed in a particular position and facing a particular direction. There is a group of temples around Kumbakonam whose deities form a big temple. This group of temples is called the Parivara Sthalam.
This big temple would have
- Shiva at Thiruvidaimarudhur
- Vinayakar at Thiruvalanchuzhi
- Murugan at Swamimalai
- Ambal at Thirukkadaiyur
- Dakshinamurthy at Alangudi
- Navagraha Sannidhi at Suryanar Koil
- Saneeswaran at Thirunallar
- Durgai at Patteeswaram
- Chandikeswarar at Sengalur
- Bhairavar at Sirkali
- Natarajar at Chidambaram
- Somaskandar at Thiruvarur
- Nandi at Thiruvavadudurai
I do not know if these temples are to be visited in any particular order. I hope I will be able to visit these temples in the prescribed order if any, and post the details.
The story of the Devas and Asuras churning the celestial ocean or the parkadal is associated with many temples. During this churning, Vasuki spat out deadly poison. Lord Shiva consumed that poison here to save the world. Hence the name Alangudi: Ala meaning poison. The Lord himself came to be known as Abathsahayeswarar (one who helps in crisis) as he saved the world from impending danger. Lord Ganesha defeated Gajamuhasuran here, to save the Devas from the asura's atrocities. Ganesha is worshipped here as "Kalangamal Kaaththa Vinayakar". This place is also known as Thirumana Mangalam as Ambal undertook penance to marry Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva in the guise of a boatman had helped Sundarar to cross the Vettaru which was in spate. It is believed that Sundarar had received his Gnanopadesam from Dakshinamurthy at this temple. Gu in Sanskrit means darkness and ru means the destroyer of that. Hence Guru means one who destroys darkness or one who enlightens. Thus Guru is one who leads you from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge.
Alangudi is the most popular Parihara sthalam for Guru. The other ones that readily come to mind are Thittai and Padi in Madras. Poolai is the sthala vriksham.
Pooja: Guru is attributed to luck, favor and fortune. The unfavourable position in the horoscope can cause skin problems, arthritis, heart related problems, worry & uneasiness. Guru blesses his devotees with progeny, good education, valour, long life and cure from diseases. Devotees light 24 ghee lamps and do pradharshanam (circumambulation) of Shiva's shrine 24 times. Offerings of yellow cloth, konda kadalai (chick pea) and vella mullai (a type of Jasmine) are made to Guru here. The transit of Guru, known as Guru Peyarchi which happens every year, is an important festival in this temple. Thursdays being the day of Guru is very important. Fasting or eating only once (oru pozhudhu) on Thursdays is recommended. Banana and salt is to be avoided on these days.
Recite the following mantra facing North East to get over the malefic effects and benefit from his benevolence.
Guru Moola Mantra: Aum gram grim graum sah gurave namah
Guru Gayathri: Rishabadhwajaya vidhmahe gruni hasthaya dhimahi thanno Guru prachodhayath
Other Guru Parihara Temples:
Thiruvalidhaym or Padi near Chennai
Thenkudi Thittai or Thittai near Tanjore
Murugan Temple at Tiruchendur
Guruvayur Krishna Temple
38 Kms from Thiruvarur town
Alangudi is 17.5 kms away from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam – Needamangalam – Mannargudi road in Tiruvarur district.
Other Temples nearby:
Thirupoovanur (Pushpavanam)
Thiruvenniyur or Koyil venni – the Shivalingam here has marks resembling sugarcane
Kasi Vishvanathar Temple at Needamangalam
Boarding & Lodging: There are quite a few shops here but there is no decent place to stay or eat. If hungry, prasadam from the temple is the best option. Stay at one of the nearest towns like Kumbakonam or Thiruvarur.
Temple Timings: 6 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 8.30 PM.
Arulmigu Abathsahayeswarar Temple,
Alangudi – 612801
Valangaiman Taluk
Thiruvarur District
Telephone Number: 04374 – 269407
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Margie Cummins wins Biggest Loser
BRISBANE'S Margie Cummins has become the third consecutive woman and Queenslander to win The Biggest Loser.
The 34-year-old nearly halved her body weight, losing a whopping 73.2kg over three months, to take out the Loser title and $220,000 grand prize tonight.
Cummins narrowly beat Victoria's Alex Zorzi, who lost 44.68 percent of his body weight compared to her 46.01 percent.
Fellow Brisbane resident Kasey Cheesman came in third place, losing 54kg, and Sydney's Brenda Hunt came in fourth with a loss of 36.67 percent of her body weight.
Cummins said she owed a huge debt to her trainer Michelle Bridges.
Despite Bridges being a trainer on all seven series of The Biggest Loser, Cummins was her first contestants to win the final weigh-in.
"She put a lot of time and effort into me," Cummins said.
"As much as I wanted it for myself, I also wanted it for her as well. I wanted it to reflect the type of trainer she is."
It was a clean sweep for Bridges, with one of her other charges Lydia Hantke winning the $20,000 prize for having the largest weight loss of the eliminated contestants.
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Slog #2: Let the fasting begin!
In which I talk about fasting for 72 hours.
(that is, I talk for two minutes…)
I've been struggling with the online service Chirbit for my slogs, but it's having huge teething trouble for recording through the browser. I wanted to do browser uploading because I wanted to make it as easy as possible to do to Slogs (Otherwise, I can just WRITE) but I guess not. Chirbit is a good idea, but it needs a lot of work before I can use it. I'll try just doing them on Garageband and uploading to here from now on and see how that works out.


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- New Push for Global Currency
- Gloom Boom & Doom (Video)
- Peter Schiff, Dollar G20 (Video, H/T iDoctor)
- A Coming Flood of Bank Owned Homes
- Chart: Damaged REO, Mone-In Ready REO, Shorts & Non-Distressed
- FOMC Between the Lines
- Not Exactly Doom-and-Gloomers
- Why the U.S. economy CAN'T "recover"
- ICN (Video, H/T iDoctor)
The sun is setting on the US dollar as the ultra-loose monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve forces China and the vibrant economies of the emerging world to forge a new global currency order, according to a new report by HSBC.
Peter Schiff, Dollar G20 (Video, H/T iDoctor)
A Coming Flood of Bank Owned Homes
Thus, it creates a "growing 'shadow' inventory of pent-up supply that will eventually hit the market."
Here's the excerpt from the WSJ:
"The size of this shadow inventory is a source of concern and debate among real-estate agents and analysts who worry that when the supply is unleashed, it could interrupt the budding housing recovery and ignite a new wave of stress in the housing market . . . Analysts who track the shadow market have focused primarily on the gap between the number of seriously delinquent loans and the number of foreclosed homes for sale by mortgage companies. A loan is considered seriously delinquent, which typically means it is headed to foreclosure, if it is 90 days or more past due.
As of July, mortgage companies hadn't begun the foreclosure process on 1.2 million loans that were at least 90 days past due, according to estimates prepared for The Wall Street Journal by LPS Applied Analytics, which collects and analyzes mortgage data. An additional 1.5 million seriously delinquent loans were somewhere in the foreclosure process, though the lender hadn't yet acquired the property. The figures don't include home-equity loans and other second mortgages.
Moreover, there were 217,000 loans in July where the borrower hadn't made a payment in at least a year but the lender hadn't begun the foreclosure process. In other words, 17% of home mortgages that are at least 12 months overdue aren't in foreclosure, up from 8% a year earlier."
This overhang is likely going to be problematic for years to come . . .
Chart: Damaged REO, Mone-In Ready REO, Shorts & Non-Distressed
Although economic activity is likely to remain weak for a time, the Committee anticipates that policy actions to stabilize financial markets and institutions, fiscal and monetary stimulus, and market forces will support a strengthening of economic growth and a gradual return to higher levels of resource utilization in a context of price stability.
We believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus too, as shown by the clear contradiction with our previous paragraph.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, many successful entrepreneurs have similar traits and characteristics, including:
- Persistence
- Desire for immediate feedback
- Inquisitiveness
- Strong drive to achieve
- High energy level
- Goal-oriented behavior
- Independent
- Demanding
- Self-confident
- Calculated risk taker
- Creative
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- Vision
- Commitment
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- Strong integrity
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- Ability to consolidate resources
- Strong management and organizational skills
- Competitive
- Change agent
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In sum, they are not the kind of people who tend towards pessimism or who easily lose heart. With that in mind, the perspectives detailed by the nation's largest non-profit foundation devoted to entrepreneurship in the following report, "Entrepreneurs' Gloom Contradicts Wall Street Optimism," should give (further) pause to those who believe a "V"-shaped recovery is at hand:
Why the U.S. economy CAN'T "recover"
When asked to justify their reluctance to apply the label of "recession" to this economic collapse (which is, in reality, a Greater Depression), the reply was the same: formally declaring a "recession" was something which was done in hindsight – after enough data had accumulated to justify that backward-looking prognosis.
What a surprising coincidence that these same U.S. market-pumpers see absolutely no reason to exercise any caution at all when declaring a "recovery" has begun!
One of the chief propaganda tools of these shills is the index of economic "leading indicators". Even if I were to concede these "indicators" were a persuasive tool for predicting future economic activity (which I don't), this particular statistic only has relevance if the economy is operating within something close to normal parameters – which it isn't.
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Online Applications are invited by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB Muzaffarpur) Railway ministry website through RRB Centralised Employment Notice No.01/2015 for the railway vacancies of 06 rrb.gov jobs which includes Junior Engineer/ Jr. Research Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Senior Section Engineer and Chief Depot Material Superintendent Vacancies in railway. Interested candidates looking for Railway engineering jobs/ Govt job opportunities should apply online through any of the RRB official websites only, separately for SSE and/ or JE group, depending upon their eligibility, on the website of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB Muzaffarpur) as indicated. RRB Muzaffarpur ONLINE Applications will be allowed from 27.06.2015 to 26.07.2015
RRB Muzaffarpur Recruitment website: www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Recruitment Page: http://www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/EmploymentNotice.aspx
RRB Muzaffarpur Railway jobs- CEN No. 01/2015
Post Name& Details:
Sr. Section Engineer (SSE) – 02 Posts
Junior Engineer (JE) – 04 Posts
Total No. of Vacancies – 06
Pay scale:
For Jr. Engineer Group – Rs.9300–34800/-; GP- 4200
For Senior Section Engineer Group – Rs.9300–34800/-; GP- 4600
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Those awaiting results of the final examination need NOT apply. Candidates who have obtained diploma/degree through distance mode except AMIETE & AMIE are not eligible to apply for railway engineering jobs.
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Sr. Section Engineer:
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RRB Muzaffarpur Online Application Form
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I read the news in Soompi about Kris of EXO filing a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his existing contract with the company. Though the details of this request for contract termination were not discussed in detail, it was mentioned that his circumstances are similar to that of former Super Junior member Hangeng/Hankyung who also filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment years ago for contract termination.
Though I'm not a hardcore EXO fan, I must admit that I was a bit shocked by this news. I was shocked not because of the fact that Kris was asking for his contract to be terminated but because of how soon this happened. I was somehow expecting this to happen some of the members of EXO especially considering how 'focused' SM Entertainment is to this group, similar to how 'focused' the company was with DBSK and Super Junior before. Add to that, we're talking about SM Entertainment here who is a company known for its sneaky and unfair contracts and treatment of its artists. The long list of artists who left the company due to the same reason is enough to prove this. With Kris' case, I was just not expecting it to come this soon because EXO has been in the business for only around 2 years. Well, I guess Kris has had enough of whatever it is that SM Entertainment is giving him/them so he decided to end it as soon as possible. I mean if he's not happy with it anymore, then why stay, right?
Just a word of advice to EXO fans from a Cassie who has been in the same situation years ago: let Kris be and respect whatever his decision is. You will never know what he feels and what he's going through because you're not in his shoes. Yes, this kind of situation is surely painful for the fans but you must also remember how much more painful this is for Kris and the other EXO members. Try to understand him and just support him no matter what. Taking sides in this kind of situation is inevitable but if ever you choose not to support Kris' decision, then it's ok to leave him alone as long as you don't put him down. I know sometimes it takes a lot of time and courage to accept these kinds of things and move on from it. For those who have been following this blog, they know that I, for one, is guilty of taking sides when DBSK was put in the same situation. I chose to support JYJ and though I tried to keep supporting Yunho and Chamgmin too, I failed in doing so. I felt a sense of disappointment towards Yunho and Changmin so I just decided to let them be – I avoided watching their performances or listening to their music to try and ease the pain and bitterness that I'm feeling towards them. This proved to be effective because in time, the pain, disappointment and bitterness I felt was gone. I'm actually ok now, I can finally enjoy watching the two of them again, maybe not the same joy as I felt before when they were DBSK5 but at least I've already accepted their situation now and I've completely moved on. Yes, I still consider myself a Cassie (I always will) but I think I'm a more "mature" Cassie now, something that I hope DBSK5 members will be proud of.
EXO fans are probably still in the stage of denial right now and I know how hard this is for you but stay strong and support each other. Take care of all the EXO members because what they need most now is your love, understanding and support. Look back at how Cassies and ELFs responded when put in this kind of situation before and learn from our mistakes. EXO is a young group and your fandom is just at it's beginnings. This is just a challenge and a test of character for you so do everything you can to pass this with flying colors for this will be the foundation of your fandom in the years to come.
As what we Cassies always tell each other before: Always keep the faith!


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CEO Marissa Mayer 'confident' as Yahoo's revenues decline on ad weakness
SUNNYVALE -- Yahoo reported lower-than-expected sales of $1.07 billion in the first quarter, as revenue fell 7 percent from last year, but it beat Wall Street expectations by showing a profit of $390 million.
Profit was up 36 percent from the same period a year ago, as the company reported earnings of 35 cents a share or 38 cents after excluding one-time charges.
Revenue from display advertising fell by 11 percent, while search advertising was down 10 percent from the first quarter of 2012. CEO Marissa Mayer put an upbeat spin on the numbers, saying she was pleased with the company's performance and its progress in revamping its online products. "I'm confident that the improvements we're making to our products will set up the company for long-term growth," she said in a prepared statement.
Wall Street was expecting Yahoo to report earnings of 24 cents a share on revenue of just under $1.1 billion, or an increase of about 2 percent in sales over the same period a year earlier. The company had reported a small revenue increase in the last quarter of 2012, when it also reported its first rise in annual sales after three successive years of declines.
Yahoo's stock price has surged since Mayer took over as CEO last summer, rising more than 50 percent since she was lured away from a job at Google in July. But analysts caution that some of the increase is due to stock buybacks after the company sold some of its Asian holdings. Shares closed Tuesday at $23.79, down by 0.8 percent for the day.
In recent months, Mayer has revamped Yahoo's Internet home page and overseen a redesign of other popular features, including Yahoo Mail and the Flickr photo-sharing service. Perhaps more importantly, she hired several new executives and reorganized the company's sales operation at the start of this year.
Analysts said they're hoping to see benefits from that reorganization, although Martin Pyykkonen of Wedge Partners cautioned the impact may not be apparent for another quarter. In a note to investors, Pyykkonen generally praised Mayer's recent moves, but he warned, "we still need to see and hear a comprehensive strategy" for the company.
Mayer has also vowed to improve Yahoo's mobile services for smartphones and tablets. In recent months, the company has made several small acquisitions of mobile software startups. Yahoo also reportedly has held talks with Apple about featuring Yahoo's services more prominently on the popular iPhone and iPad, but no agreement has been announced.


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Any business that takes card payments from residents of California will face strict new duties on the security of card data under proposals that are just a signature away from becoming law. A breach would trigger unprecedented reimbursement provisions.
Final amendments to the measure, called Assembly Bill No. 779, were approved by the California State Assembly last week and it now awaits the signature of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Observers have called this last step a formality: Schwarzenegger is said to back the bill.
In passing the measure California would extend its national lead in security breach notification law to include some data protection elements. Back in 2003 the state was the first to introduce a law that required businesses to disclose data breaches that could expose individuals to identity theft. That law has since been adopted by most other US states. Last month a committee of the House of Lords called for a similar security breach notification law to be introduced in the UK.
The new bill amends an existing state law on the protection of personal data of a financial nature.
AB 779 forbids retailers from storing payment-related data unless the business has a data retention and disposal policy which limits the amount of data held. Sensitive authentication data, such as the data on a card's magnetic strip, must not be held after card authorisation, even if that data is encrypted, says the bill. Payment-related data must not be sent over the internet unless "encrypted using strong cryptography and security protocols or otherwise rendered indecipherable," it adds.
Businesses must also limit access to payment-related data to only those individuals whose job requires that access.
If required to notify a data breach under the state's existing legislation, a business must now give more comprehensive details of the breach.
If a business fails to comply with the new requirements it shall be liable to the owner or licensee of compromised information "for the reimbursement of all reasonable and actual costs of providing notice to consumers pursuant to the breach […] and for the reasonable and actual cost of card replacement as a result of the breach of the security of the system."
American banking industry sources have estimated the cost of notifying customers of a qualifying breach, and providing them with new cards, at between $12 and $15 per customer.
Dr Chris Pounder, a privacy law expert with Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind OUT-LAW.COM, said: "As with security breach notification laws, the recognition that there needs to be additional protection for individuals has been seen by politicians at the state level rather than at the federal level. With the Bush administration coming to an end and the primaries due in the next few months, one can expect that the protection of individual privacy could well become an element in the various political campaigns of presidential hopefulls."
If the new bill is signed it will come into force on 1st July 2008 to give retailers time to put in place the required security controls.
See: Full text of the bill (16-page / 106KB PDF)
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As music video premises go, they don't get more embarrassingly simple or effective than this. Take three attractive-ish Russian pop stars, put them in a car, and film what happens. There's flashing, girls kissing, spanking, and a lollipop-with-condom bit that probably pushes this into NSFW territory.
The band is Serebro and the girls are Elena Temnikova, Olga Seryabkina and Anistasia Karpova (if you were curious). If you get the song stuck in your head you can blame the chaps at Carscoop for finding it.


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The other weekend the girls and I had a long adventurous day. It was full of lots of fun though – including a fabulous mini photo shoot with the amazingly talented Karmen Linder of Karmen Linder Photography!
Karmen often comes to the orchard for photo shoots but it was really nice to see the shots she got of the girls in her studio – with her incredible hand-made backdrops.
These are just a few of the amazing shots Karmen got – I'll be sharing sporadically here and there over the next few weeks to help you all get excited for Valentine's day!
The sisters. They love each other. They can't stand each other. They laugh together. They cry because of the other. They will always have each other.When Cedi was a baby – her Papa was the only one who could make her laugh. Karmen didn't have a problem either!It's hard for me to believe Cedi's getting so big already!Karmen and her friend hand-dyed 3,200 coffee filters to make this GORGEOUS back drop! #thatisdedicationCapri – oh Capri.I absolutely LOVE this shot of Capri! Most of the clothes the girls are wearing is from Matilda Jane – but the pettiskirt is from All The Numbers. Karmen snapped this shot as the two girls patiently waited for their sister to be done.
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There's a quote from Paul Darcy Boles that I use every year with my writing students. I'm pretty sure I've brought it up on this blog before: "We are all storytellers sitting around the cave of the world." When Mr. Boles said it (and I was there, so I know), he was talking about how all of us writers, regardless of genre, language, level of accomplishment, place, or time in history are all engaged in the same basic and fundamental (and necessary) human activity, which has been around since the dawn of our kind. Today, we are still gathered around the crackling flames while shadows dance on the walls and the night looms outside. We are still entertaining our companions with tales — tales that apply to our lives whatever they may be, if we think about the stories and see the connections. Stories bring us fulfillment, but also education, insight, catharsis, encouragement, and hope.
Yesterday was a great day. Through the experience of seeing many dance performances, of having an exhibition of my paintings (such as they are), and of reading one of my poems aloud as a talented young dancer expressed it visually, I felt again the unity among all the creative arts. They're all about telling stories.
The performance yesterday was mostly about dancing. It's the second annual event called "T.A.Y. — C" (the letters standing for the names of the central organizers, who are some of the main dancers). It features the dance club of Niigata's Minami High School (quite a large group) as well as OB's and OG's (which, in Japan, means alumni and alumnae — have I got the Latin right? — and those letters stand for "Old Boy" and "Old Girl" — former members who have graduated and moved on from a particular group). So this event also starred university students who came back for it from their various schools all across Japan — and a professional dance troupe from Tokyo. Quite a big production!
It was held in the Ongaku Bunka Kaikan — the Hall of Music and Culture. And what a day of music and culture it was! We gathered in the morning, set things up, had informal rehearsals followed by a dress rehearsal in the afternoon, and then the real thing starting at 6:00 p.m. Lunch and supper were provided for us. The various groups used different parts of the building as dressing rooms. I was with a trio of singers and their accompanists — one of the singers, Aiko-san, is my co-worker at the university who "got me into this." Their group sang "Singing' in the Rain" and selections from West Side Story (both including dancers) just before my part in the program.
The images you'll see below are the pamphlet for my art exhibition, which was held in the corridor just outside the auditorium. This pamphlet was included as one of the inserts in the main program that the audience members received. The teacher who made this for us — free of charge — did a fantastic job, didn't she?
Yes, I know that title, "The Dreamworlds of . . ." is awfully pretentious. We were just having fun. I couldn't think of anything better to call it, and everyone seemed to like that idea. Don't suppose that I'm taking myself all that seriously, okay? In this scan, the paintings have a strange quality, like you can see the weave of the paper or something. They didn't look like that on the actual folder.
In the morning, a group of high-school girls helped me set the exhibition up. They attached monofilament strands to the backs of the paintings, and we suspended them at artistically-varied heights on two large corkboards along the corridor wall, just opposite one of the auditorium doors. I had made special laminated placards giving the title and some other information about each painting (usually a hint as to how to understand it — though of course, who am I to dictate that? — once a painting is out there, it's all up to the viewer). Personnel announced the exhibition over the p.a. system, too, and invited the audience to see it. In the half-hour or so before the show started and during the intermission, I was on hand to talk with people who browsed the pictures. That was a good time.
My experience with the world of dance is very limited. Back in college, we needed a certain number of p.e. credits to graduate. Not being adept at sports, I wondered what course to take . . . until I saw one called "Folk and Square Dance." Aha, I thought! Here was a chance to do something that might be fun, especially because I was sure it would throw me together with a lot of girls. That sort of physical contact would be infinitely better than getting slammed into by guys in football or basketball. And the course was a great time, but that's the subject for a different post. My point here is, in nearly all the dances I'd encountered until yesterday, the moves are prescribed. There are right and wrong ways to do the steps.
But yesterday, these kids were doing what we always celebrate on this blog. They had chosen songs or simply ideas and developed their own movements to express them to an audience. They were telling stories with physical motion. And it was poetry of the most exquisite sort. I wish you could have seen it!
It would take far too much space to recount all of the dances for you (there were 17 other performances on the program, not counting mine). But I'll try to hit some highlights. During the dress rehearsal I got to see most of them, and even during the real show at night, I went in by a back door and stood at the rear of the dark auditorium to watch the first half (the place was packed, and I heard that it seats 500 people!).
The professional girls from Tokyo did a fantastic piece from Senegal, which featured a red-lit background at one point, driving rhythms, and the music of Africa that evokes heat and an ancient heritage. I do not know how people can remember such a long progression of complex movements, let alone perfectly coordinating them with an entire team of dancers.
One of the more interesting dances was called "Passing Each Other," performed by a guy and a girl. The soundtrack was simply a jingling, an irregular ringing, as if you would take a spoon, hold it loosely, and shake and jerk your hand to keep the spoon bouncing against a metal pipe. The dancers' attitudes conveyed a sense of unfulfillment, of longing toward each other, but their paths were always skewed, always at odds, never quite lining up. They never quite managed to come face-to-face and make contact. So it is with some relationships, right? People can bounce all around the edges of a genuine connection, never quite getting there, until time takes its toll and their ways part irrevocably. The jingling became more urgent after the halfway point with a sound like static, which increased the sense of desperation. Toward the end, these sounds were joined by a recurring deeper note which, to me anyway, signified the big chunks of life breaking up and beginning to move, bigger things changing, the time of opportunity passing. At the end, when the guy almost embraced the girl from behind, she bent her knees, slid downward through the hoop of his arms that weren't quite touching her, and very slowly paced away into the dark with him following — their postures showing resignation and sadness.
The most beautiful dance, I thought, was one called "Cosmos" (the flower, not the Carl Sagan show). It was performed by one girl. I won't even lessen it with an inept description, but it communicated all that is best in the feminine and in the beauty of spring and awakening summer.
To me, the most interesting and moving dance was done by two girls — the same one from "Cosmos," but in a different costume, and another girl in a matching costume. It was called "Little Girl." I had the chance to talk to both of them at the party that night, and we discussed the interpretation of it. The dance showed the fear, reluctance, sadness, and shaky, fluttering hope of growing up, of moving from childhood into adulthood. The dancers very effectively used two pairs of bright red shoes as symbolic props. Barefoot, the girls slowly approached the shoes from opposite sides of the stage at the beginning, and then they did all sorts of things with them — tentatively trying them on, rejecting them, being drawn back to them, and at one point linking them together into a dangling chain of four shoes that then came apart and rained down like falling petals. In the end, the girls put on the shoes and moved forward into their grownup years. (I couldn't help thinking of Narnia's Susan.)
The music for that dance with the red shoes was Priscilla Ahn's "Dream." It's about having a dream when you're very young, and trying to find what you're supposed to do in life. The end, which really got to me emotionally, goes like this:
"Now I'm old and feeling grey. I don't know what's left to say about this life I'm willing to leave. I lived it full and lived it well, there's many tales I've lived to tell. I'm ready now, I'm ready now, I'm ready now to fly from the highest wing. I had a dream."
Man, I can't even type that with dry eyes! Sooner or later, I'd like to get a recording of the song. Isn't that great, though? Live full, live well, and when it's time to die, be ready.
I asked those two girls why nearly all the songs the groups chose to dance to were English-language songs. Their answer really made sense. It's because their audience won't be familiar with the songs. If the dancers chose popular Japanese hits, the audience would already have a clear mental image of the particular artist singing the song — they would bring all sorts of baggage to it. By using music that is unfamiliar, the dancers have a clean canvas to work with. Isn't that an impressive answer?
The atmosphere backstage was energetic and a great thing to experience, too. It reminded me of my thespian years in high school, but this was on a much bigger scale. Imagine all these groups (many involving 15 or 20 people, many in identical costumes) crammed into various rooms and hallways, some girls helping each other with makeup, and many of the chief dancers (guys and girls) stretching in near-impossible ways and bouncing on their toes and practicing their expressive twirls and bends and gestures — everybody leaping around, the stage manager with his headset trying to keep things coordinated, the lighting and sound people at their consoles, adjusting toggles, watching the needles hop . . . Most of the large groups had to use long hallways to eat lunch, keep their stuff, and change (outer) clothes in. The room my group was assigned to was at the end of one such hallway, so every time we went in or out, we had to pass among all these high-school girls.
The dance club at Minami High School is incredibly well-mannered and highly disciplined. They act and answer in unison, like troops — Mrs. Funayama's troops. Every time we would pass them, every one of the girls would brightly say "Konnichiwa" to us. So we would say it back. We all greeted one another all day. (The girls have an abbreviated form of the word that sounds like "Ch'a." They say it politely, with a little bow.)
Two of my teacher friends from the university came for the big night, as well as one other acquaintance — it was good to see them.
As I said, I spent the first half of the show out in the auditorium itself, standing at the back, so I knew just how packed the place was. Five hundred souls. But when you're on the stage under the bright lights, you can't see the audience at all. Out there in front of you is just this huge black gulf that somehow conveys expectation and attention. If you listen really hard, you can hear the gulf stirring . . . you can hear it breathe.
In an interview, Gilda Radner talked about nerves before a performance, but how the moment before she'd go on stage, she just couldn't wait to go on. That last part has always been my feeling when it comes to performance. There's this sense that I have to get to that moment or I'll go supernova — I belong there, I want to be there — I feel that I could tear through an interposing brick wall with my fingers if I had to.
I honestly wasn't nervous for this one because there was nothing hard I had to do. I had my manuscript on a music stand, I knew the sound and the height of the microphone were adjusted, I knew the material, and I knew Tsuchida-san would do astounding things with the dance aspect — for me, it was just a matter of stepping out there in front of the breathing gulf and letting the moment ignite — enjoying it to the fullest, doing the sort of thing I was born to do.
When you have the audience there, an intangible something nearly always happens that simply can't be generated artificially. No matter how well you nail a part in a rehearsal, when you're doing it for real, something kicks in and takes hold and pulls you up out of yourself. I think that happened for both of us. When we'd finished our part (three scant minutes of a long evening of phenomenal dancing and singing), the applause was thunderous, and when I got back into the wings, two of the singers threw their arms around me in emotional hugs, which is pretty rare in Japan.
During the reading of "Blue Were Her Eyes," I had to be looking mostly at the invisible audience, with occasional glances at the text — so I couldn't be watching Tsuchida-san. (I'm told that I'll get to see the video, and of course I saw some of his work in the first informal practice we did in the morning.) [He is the "T" in "T.A.Y. — C," by the way — according to one of the singers, he is nationally known among dance people — he's that good.] What he did in this case was a kind of spontaneous interpretation — chance art, or art of the moment. He had practiced for some weeks with an audio tape I'd made of me reading the poem, but we didn't meet until yesterday. He coordinated his movements to the pace, pauses, mood, and volume I was using. He started out in a side aisle among the audience, appearing there under a spotlight as I began to deliver the poem. Then he was up on stage, flying and whirling, as the narrative led us through love and painful parting to the battle . . . to long imprisonment like death . . . to eventual release and the reunion of the lovers, with the changes their lives have undergone. By all accounts, he outdid himself — I can't wait to see it!
Aiko-san, the singer who invited me to be part of this, described how she first started arranging for dancers to dance along with her group's vocal songs. The stars of musicals, she noted, have to be able to act, sing, and dance. But not everyone is good at all three of those. So why not put together people who excel in the individual disciplines? After all, think of the various talents that go into making a movie — hundreds and hundreds of people working at their own crafts, but joined to produce a whole that no one person could possibly create — not even someone like Da Vinci. (Or a book! Again and again I've experienced — and did so again this week — how greatly my writing is helped by editors who know their business. And thank goodness I don't have to do the cover illustrations myself! Or the binding . . . or getting those pages to be the same size . . .)
Just before the poem, Aiko-san interviewed me on stage. She made the point to the audience that when you see a poem and a dance come together like this, the sum of it is much more than one thing plus one thing. She asked me what the sum was, and I said, "I'm terrible at math," which got a laugh. She asked me about the relationship between my writing and teaching, and I was able to say how blessed I feel to be able to teach creative writing — to share what I love so much with my students. When she asked what I thought of the dancers, I said they gave me goosebumps, and the breathing gulf laughed pleasantly — I think they were surprised I knew that word. (Don't worry — I know "goosebumps" has the same meanings in both cultures.)
So — it was a shining day, one of those experiences that remains as a treasure of the heart — one of those times you're thankful you had the privilege to be there for. It made me want to do more with performance when the opportunity arises.
Let's all keep living in a way that will take us to that moment of readiness to depart when the time comes. "I'm ready now to fly from the highest wing." Let's put on the red shoes, but not too quickly — first, let's string them together and let them fall like petals. And when it's time to put them on, let's put them on with calmness and grace, and discover all that is good about wearing red shoes.
Oh — that's another thing Aiko-san and I agreed on in front of those two young dancers at the party: there's nothing at all bad about growing up as long as you keep your childhood's heart — as long as you love, and take part, and keep space in your life for stories.
God bless the storytellers — including those who pirouette!


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HeadBro visits Bánica
HeadBro recently teamed up with some local educators to take part in a mission in Bánica, Dominican Republic. The primary objective while visiting was to help build new latrine systems and renovate local elementary schools. While there, we helped provide some simple UV protection to the town, both young and old. The sunglasses we passed out were a hit and we were happy to help an area of less fortune than ourselves. Be sure to check out www.banicamission.com for more information on the program they run and how to get involved.


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In 2005, Kyle Gearman shocked Concordia-Moorhead with a 74-yard touchdown catch with under 30 seconds left. SJU hosts the Cobbers this weekend.
Photo by Ryan Coleman, d3photography.com
Almost every team in an automatic-qualifying conference will have a conference game under its belt by the end of the weekend.
For those teams off to a rough start in nonconference action, now is the time to refocus and use what was learned in previous weeks to try to make a mark in conference play and reach for the AQ. For many, it is, or was, a new beginning to the season.
So which teams can turn things around, and which ones are out to prove that they're more than just their nonconference record? Pat Coleman, Keith McMillan and Ryan Tipps walk you through some of the best this weekend has to offer.
Game of the week.
Ryan's take: Hope at Illinois Wesleyan. I'm veering off the Top 25 pack a bit this week, but both teams are undefeated, with the Titans getting a fair number of votes in the poll. More significantly, though, is that each of these teams have been putting up some wild numbers against the competition, with neither team scoring fewer than 37 points in their five combined victories. And no opponent has been within 20 points at the end of four quarters. What does this mean? Well, each team is facing its stiffest test of the season, and this could be a breakout moment for one of them.
Keith's take: No. 11 Wesley at Birmingham Southern. This is the first time in the history of Triple Take I've filled out all the below categories first, while skipping over Game of the Week to come back to it. It's that kind of week. I nearly went with Cortland State at St. John Fisher or Pat's game below in this slot, but it's been a long time since the Wolverines were beaten so thoroughly in a regular season game, and the fate of the top 25 and Pool B rests on how they respond. B-SC is 3-0 and along with Huntingdon and Louisiana College is a deep south team that's had its shot to beat the Wolverines but hasn't been able to close the deal. All three of those teams are in the 'can win 7-8 games and occasionally make the playoffs' tier, and B-SC is the latest to get a chance at national recognition. The host Panthers have a shot because they can score — 143 points in three wins — but they've only been able to outscore in 2013 — they've allowed at least 32 points in each game, and Wesley brings a caliber of athlete B-SC hasn't faced since a 26-17 loss in Delaware last season.
Hope has started off 3-0, but faces a more significant test this week in Illinois Wesleyan.
Hope College photo by Tom Renner
Pat's take: Concordia-Moorhead at No. 21 St. John's. This series has had a recent history of tight games and dramatic finishes. And St. John's has had a particularly recent history of both, having won its three games this year by a TOTAL of eight points. All the signs point to a great game. Will it be a letdown for the Johnnies after the big win last week?
Surprisingly close game.
Ryan's take: Washington at Centre. The Colonels are riding a three-game win streak, while the Bears are just 1-2. However, WashU hasn't let opponents get out of reach (and that includes UW-Whitewater), and that striking distance could work out to their benefit. Centre has a defense that can be taken advantage of at times, and WashU can be in the game if they spot those times.
Keith's take: Olivet at North Park. The more I looked at the slate, the more I found games I want to be tight but I think are going to be surprisingly not close (like Illinois College at Ripon, Montclair State at Rowan, or Williams at Trinity, Conn.). The Comets are 3-0, the Vikings 0-2. But Olivet is new money — at 1-39 the previous four seasons, they aren't used to going on the road and winning. North Park (7-31 from 2009 to 2012) earned its only win last season, 46-21 in Michigan. This time around Olivet is making the three-hour bus ride to Chicago, and North Park is coming off a bye week.
Pat's take: Stevenson at No. 22 Delaware Valley. Pretty sure Stevenson has never started a season 4-0. Stevenson had only won four games in the entire history of the program before the season started. I could consider picking this game in the next category down, as well. If you haven't paid that close attention the first couple of weeks this year, you might get caught unaware of where the Mustangs have come, and there are enough questions about the Aggies to give one pause, that's all.
Most likely Top 25 team to get upset.
Ryan's take: None. On paper, this appears to be an easy week for the Top 25, as long as one of the teams at the top doesn't get caught sleeping….
Keith's take: No. 16 Johns Hopkins. Since it wouldn't be much of an upset if Concordia-Moorhead beat No. 21 St. John's or Lycoming beat No. 24 Widener, I'll ride the Mules. The Blue Jays are still favorites, and for the upset to happen, Muhlenberg would have to figure out how to score on Johns Hopkins, which has given up no more than 14 points in each of its three games. The Mules have hung a 59 and a 58 on the score board this season, but against its only quality opponent, they scored 21 (in a loss to Franklin & Marshall).
Pat's take: No. 11 Wesley. This probably comes from seeing the Wolverines dismantled by Mary Hardin-Baylor last week, but I'm a little concerned about Wesley in this key Pool B clash. Without the diversity on offense … or even a lot of success last week, Wesley looked a little ordinary and could be in trouble this week.
They'll be on your radar.
Ryan's take: East Texas Baptist. If you read this week's Around the South column, you know that ETBU has been lighting things up through the air, with a nation-leading 435.5 yards per game passing. However, the opponents from the Tigers' first two games are currently winless. Not so with Saturday's opponent, Willamette. The Bearcats gave up a lot of points in their wins, so ETBU (which posted 50-plus in its two outings) might be able to run away with this one. Let's just see which quarterback they use most.
Keith's take: The Cleveland area. My friends Lacy and Kipp are heading to Cleveland for other sporting events this weekend, and asked me a few weeks ago how good the Otterbein at John Carroll game would be, since they were going to go. That, plus a tweet that noted that No. 1 Mount Union and No. 2 Linfield will be playing on miles apart on Saturday, got me intrigued. Someone interested in seeing a bunch of competitive D-III teams on one day — a WesleyDad of the Midwest, as it were — could catch six without leaving the Cleveland area. Linfield is at Case Western Reserve at noon, Muskingum is at Baldwin-Wallace at 2 p.m., and then the aforementioned Cardinals face the Blue Streaks at 7 p.m., which leaves just enough time for dinner in between Games 2 and 3.
Pat's take: Huntingdon. Yeah. I'm a week late to this party. Keith was all over this last week. Struggling Ferrum makes the trip to Alabama for the first time to see the Hawks and I don't expect the southern hospitality to extend between the lines.
Which team could get caught looking ahead?
Ryan's take: Wooster. Hiram is coming off its first shutout win in nearly two decades, and Wooster has Wabash on the horizon in Week 5. The Scots would do themselves a favor to make sure they focus on the task at hand rather than the beast that lies beyond.
Keith's take: No. 10 Pacific Lutheran. The Lutes' game at Linfield is by far the most compelling matchup of Week 5, and of the other teams that have big games next week, most don't have games they could possibly lose this week. There's Wesley, which plays Birmingham Southern and then Huntingdon, but after being humbled more or less in consecutive weeks, there's no way they look ahead. I don't expect PLU to lose, but it's all I got.
Pat's take: No. 10 Pacific Lutheran. The Lutes travel to UW-Eau Claire, a team St. Thomas beat 52-7. Pacific Lutheran has Linfield next week. That, plus the trip a little over halfway across the continent could spell trouble for Pacific Lutheran if not handled well.
Which undefeated team is going to pick up its first loss?
Ryan's take: Merchant Marine. While the Mariners are an impressive 3-0, they've hardly been getting in the victory column in convincing fashion. And that bodes poorly when lining up against a Top 10 team like Hobart.
Keith's take: Juniata. So far the Eagles are one of my favorite stories of the season, so if they win at Franklin & Marshall, I will eat crow for all the long-suffering Juniata fans. The Diplomats — I couldn't decide if they were historical peoples, a joke you'll understand in a few paragraphs — are 1-2, but nearly won the opener at defending ODAC champion Washington & Lee, and beat Muhlenberg before losing at Ursinus. So the slate is a little tougher than what Juniata has faced so far — Thiel, Dickinson and Gettysburg are 2-7, and the records coming in could be misleading. It's about to get real for Ward Udinski and the Eagles anyway; If they win at F&M, they should enjoy it. Johns Hopkins, Ursinus and Muhlenberg are the next three opponents.
Pat's take: UW-Stevens Point. A trip to North Central isn't really a good sign the way things are clicking for the Cardinals right now. North Central has run through the middle-to-bottom of the WIAC the past couple of weeks and there isn't much reason to think this will be different.
Which historical peoples is most intriguing?
Ryan's take: The Pioneers of Grinnell. Grinnell is hunting for its first win and is clearly not the same kind of team offensively in the wake of injured quarterback Sam Poulos. Last week, especially, the defense was tasked with keeping the team in its game against MWC leader Lake Forest, and the unit was largely successful – evidence of how senior-laden the team is on that side of the ball. If the Pioneers can manage a game when both sides are clicking, they can log wins this weekend against Beloit and onward through the season.
Keith's take: The Saints of Thomas More. One of my favorite parts of Triple Take each week is scrolling down to see what Ryan has picked as the last question. Waynesburg's visit to Kentucky is intriguing because the Yellow Jackets, 3-0 this season, have won 14 of their past 15 games. But during that stretch, they haven't had to win a big game on the road. Muskingum, Bethany, Geneva and Thiel were all three-win teams last season, St. Vincent was 0-10 and the Yellow Jackets' road win this year was at 1-2 Frostburg State. Thomas More is 2-0, back in the top 25 and hasn't surrendered a point. So for both sides it's the first test of how legitimate a contender each will be, and the winner gets a leg up in the PAC title race.
Pat's take: The Colonials of Western Connecticut. I'm very interested to see how the Colonials do against Framingham State. Western Connecticut has started the season 2-0, but has done so against teams that were a combined 3-17 last season. Here they'll take on the MASCAC favorite and we'll find out how close Western is to actually contending for the MASCAC title. We already knew they would be competitive in the new league, where they were not competitive in the NJAC. But while Rowan held Melikke Van Alstyne to 63 yards, Western Connecticut may not be so lucky.