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TSKW Color Play-Leaving White Installation - 11- Garden View
February 2009 - The Studios of Key West garden and upper foyer
Painted Aluminum on Steel
February 2009 - The Studios of Key West garden and upper foyer 'Color Play' series - "Leaving White" - Solo installation in the garden of The Studios of Key West. When Lauren McAloon, Eric Holowacz, and Martha Barnes, the curators at TSKW, invited me to install sculptures in their garden, I sat on the benches there and visualized a multi-element presentation of colored spheres leaving and floating away from a large white sphere. The sum of all colors equals white. For humans to enjoy color it must be reflected through our color spectrum of light. 'Color Play - Leaving White' is the physical expression of this phenomenal gift for the viewer to contemplate while visiting this garden sanctuary. To see this installation come to fruition, as if floating through the space, and so enjoyed by the community, was a wonderful experience. It remained in the gardens until the end of May. This view: Particles floating in space.


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This year's BBC Proms will feature a special Doctor Who evening on Sunday 27th July, presented by Freema Agyeman. The show is expected to feature compositions related to time and space, with such items as Holst'sThe Planets and Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries, as well as the Doctor Who theme tune.
The show will also include a special Doctor Who scene starring David Tennant, written by Russell T Davies.
After recent controversy in the news surrounding the relevance of the Proms to modern day Britain, director Roger Wright denied the presence of Doctor Who would mean the world-famous music festival was being dumbed down, reporting that the musical emphasis would still focus on the British Isles, with other compositions from Eastern Europe.
The concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3, and may also be broadcast as part of the Proms season on BBC2.
The BBC's guide to the Proms is due to be published on the 11th April, and full details on the concerts and booking may be found on the BBC Proms website. Coverage of the announcement of Doctor Who at the proms has been published by BBC News, Standard, Google, The Times, and the Daily Mail.

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Professor Ramesh Jain
About Professor Ramesh Jain
Ramesh joined University of California, Irvine as the first Bren Professor in Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences in 2005. Ramesh has been an active researcher in experiential computing, multimedia information systems, machine vision, and intelligent systems. While professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and the University of California, San Diego, he founded and directed artificial intelligence and visual computing labs. He was also the founding Editor-in-Chief of IEEE MultiMedia magazine and Machine Vision and Applications journal and serves on the editorial boards of several magazines and journals. He has co-authored more than 350 research papers in well-respected journals and conference proceedings. Among his co-authored and co-edited books include Machine Vision, a textbook used at several universities. Ramesh has been elected Fellow of ACM, IEEE, IAPR, AAAI, and SPIE. He is the recipient of several awards including the ACM SIGMM Technical Achievement Award 2010.
Ramesh co-founded multiple companies (Imageware, Virage, and Praja, Seraja, mChron, and Stikco), managed them in initial stages, and then turned them over to professional management. Currently, he is working with two early stage companies: mChron and Stikco. He enjoys working with companies, is involved in research, and enjoys writing. His current research is in experiential computing and its applications to Social Life Networks, particularly with emphasis on Middle of the Pyramid (MOP).


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Ethiopia Harbors Expansionism
Africa Commentary
The devastating two-year (1998-200) border war between Eritrea and
Ethiopia, though widely seen as rivaling sovereignty claims over a
small town of Badme, was a clear case of simple expansionism.
Ethiopia lives in a state of schizophrenic perpetual denial of the
irreversible geopolitical realities precipitated by 19th Century
Colonialism that it is constantly trying to undo in its favor by
military aggression.
Ethiopia did not end the war after "recovering" the town of Badme but
proceeded to conquer a sizable chunk of undisputed sovereign Eritrean
territories including the failed attempt to re-occupy the Eritrean port
city of Assab, which is Ethiopia's ultimate dream goal. When it was
time to settle the dispute via legal arbitration, Ethiopia did not
limit its claim to the town of Badme but questioned Eritrea's entire
territorial sovereignty and demanded a re-determination of it
The boundary commission did its job. The border dispute, be it over
Badme or in terms of the entire shared border, which was all that they
fought and then sought legal arbitration for, was ultimately and
indisputably resolved now over five years ago and case referred to
immediate physical implementation exactly as decided and determined. It
didn't happen yet simply because the Algiers Peace Agreement failed to
clearly stipulate specific enforcement mechanism should either party,
in this case Ethiopia, defy the ruling of the boundary commission. Case
Not so fast, there is more than a border conflict says writer John
Harbeson—he starts with the brazen distortion of the irreversible
geopolitical realities brought about by 19th Century Colonialism.
The often-repeated term "Eritrea won its independence from Ethiopia" is
a sorry attempt to imply Eritrea's cession from Ethiopia, on the one
hand, and to perpetuate Ethiopia's expansionist and irredentist claims
over Eritrea's territorial and national sovereignty, on the other hand.
The reality is, Eritrea re-claimed its rightful national independence
in 1991 by the same means it was denied of at the end of Colonialism
first by British military occupation (1941-1951), then UN imposed
"federation" with Abyssinia (1952-1962), and finally by Abyssinia's
willful dissolution of even the forced 'federation' and subsequent
military occupation for 30 years (1961-1991).
Haberson's audacious assertion that Eritrea's independence brought
about "the first and only boundary change in Africa since the end of
colonial rule" is not only a blatant denial of to-date existing
geopolitical realities precipitated by Colonialism but also a lazy
attempt to legitimize and justify Ethiopia's 30-year military
occupation of Eritrea and declaring it to its 14th province, just like
one would legitimize and justify Iraq's occupation of Quwait and
declaring it to its province (1991) or Indonesia's forcible occupation
of East Timor (Portuguese colonial territory) and declaring it to its
27th province (1976).
The fact is, Eritrea's independence in 1991 did not bring about any
boundary change but certainly re-instated the undeniable reality of a
colonial boundary that was forcibly obscured for 30 years for the first
time because Ethiopia's as well as Eritrea's boundary at independence
in 1991 is exactly the same boundary that existed at the beginning and
end of Colonialism.
By Haberson's own admission, Eritrea's 30-year armed struggle to
re-claim national independence was in response to Ethiopia's military
occupation (forcible annexation) of Eritrea in 1961. Then turns around
and asserts that between 1961-1991 "the border between Ethiopia and
Eritrea was of no importance because it was an internal boundary
separating one Ethiopian province from another."
Well, what were Eritreans fighting for then? Fighting for Eritrea
without borders? That statement bears validity only if Haberson wants
to justify and legitimize Ethiopia's military occupation of Eritrea and
serves Ethiopia's expansionist and irredentist claims over Eritrea's
sovereignty. "But the border was created somewhat ambiguously as a
result of Menelik's victory over Italian armies at Adwa in 1896,"
writes Haberson. There is no ambiguity about the course of Eritrea's
territorial sovereignty. Eritrea's boundary was created, established
and secured by legal colonial treaties of 1900, 1902, and 1908.
Then, Haberson indulges in the issue of 'the right of nations to
self-determination' and draws utterly preposterous comparisons between
Eritrea and the Somali and Oromo ethnic groups in Ethiopia. Good lord!
Eritrea is neither an ethnic group nor a connotation for an ethnic
group. Just like the word Ethiopia, Eritrea is the name of a country
not ethnic group. As a matter of fact, Eritrea is a multi-ethnic
country that has been militarily occupied by another multi-ethnic
country, Ethiopia.
Moreover, Eritrea is not a subject of "the right of nations to
self-determination" but a clear case of a nation state, a colonial
territory, under the blatant military occupation of Ethiopia. Hence,
the issue is how to end the forcible occupation for it is not Eritrea
trying to secede from Ethiopia but Ethiopia trying to perpetuate its
military occupation of Eritrea.
Haberson argues that in Ethiopian eyes "Eritrea's constitutional
strategy offends legitimate ethnic aspirations to political autonomy.
Some ethnic communities in each country overlap these borders." That is
certainly understandable because it kills Ethiopia's irredentist
claims. Other than that, ethnic communities overlapping borders of two,
three, even four countries is the norm in post-colonial Africa where
colonial borders were drawn arbitrarily not according to ethnic
affiliation. For example, Somali ethnic communities overlap Somalia,
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti borders.
"Thus, more is involved than a mere border. If there is an eventual
demarcation of the border and Eritrean troops withdraw, the larger
political and economic issues will remain," concludes Haberson.
Who cares about that? Ethiopia. Eritrea has not even intimated let
alone raise those "large" issues because bilateral relation between
nations on all pertinent societal aspects are voluntary not a demand
that is dictated by the needs of either nation.
Haberson brought that up only to underline and as a warped but clear
reference to Ethiopia's persistent expansionist territorial and
irredentist claims over Eritrea's seaports. For what else, in Eritrea,
would bear such a make-or-break significance to Ethiopia?
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In 2000, Nicolas Cage's copy of Action Comics No. 1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, was stolen, not to reappear until 2011. Now a comedic heist movie based on the theft is in the works, but it sounds like Cage won't be playing himself.
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Lionsgate has picked up Action No. 1, by Reno 911 creators Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon. The film will be a highly fictionalized imagining of heist, revolving around a group of comic book fans who try to steal Nic Cage's prized comic.
The Cage role was written with Cage himself in mind, but it's apparently unlikely that he'll step into his own shoes for the film. Jason Statham may or may not be linked to the film, but it's not clear whether he would, hypothetically, play Cage or another part.
It's a shame, since Cage just had some practice playing himself when he played his own clone on SNL:
Nicolas Cage Comic-Book Heist to Become Movie at Lionsgate [Heat Vision via /Film]


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rishaed wrote:Okay, nobody has posted a Joke Vote in awhile so first off unvote. Unfortunately I really don't think anyone slipped up in the phase so I got nothin'. OF course that might not be true tomorrow.
Its been a long day (in RL) so I can't think of a funny joke vote . My vote stays on rishaed until i think of something funny to say


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Getting jacked was a joke to Jake Gyllenhaal.
The 29-year-old actor is downright diesel in "The Prince of Persia," the Disney swords and sandals flick that opened Monday. And while he's never been known as a wimp, the pecs, lats and biceps he sports in the movie have got to have couch potatoes wondering how he did it.
"It was so hard," Gyllenhaal sarcastically told People at Monday's premiere. "Being an actor is so hard. Being in shape is so hard, too, and being paid to get into shape is even harder – and you can quote me on all of those."
U.S. & World
Gyllenhaal, who already looks less musclebound, said working out between shoots gave him something to do.
"I'm somebody who likes to kind of keep moving," he told the magazine. "When you're shooting a movie, the downtime is always the hardest thing, and when you get to be physical in between takes it's actually a good thing, I think, for any actor."
He said he learned one exercise trick from a much older actor who gave him a piece of old folks' equipment for working out.
"I remember when I worked with Dustin Hoffman – as a wrap gift Dustin gave me a walker to do triceps push-ups on, because that's how he'd get his energy going," he said. "Every actor has different tricks, and I thought that it was a great thing."


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During the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting this year, I had the privilege to be one of the official meeting bloggers. Aside from covering some more of the traditional aspects to the meeting like posters, nano-, micro-, and full symposiums, I thought it might be interesting to some of my readers if I interviewed some of the people that are in attendance.
Announced this summer were the new building plans for the Allen Institute for Brain Science coming to the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. In what is becoming the biggest basic neuroscience research powerhouse of the world, the institute is finally growing out of its first building and is expanding into a new one. This impressive structure appears to be best suited to help the institute on its mission to understand the human brain. So, I thought a key interview to conduct would be with Allan Jones, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Dr. Jones graciously gave me over 30 minutes of his time at their wildly popular exhibit booth during the Society for Neuroscience meeting for this exciting interview on their work.
Steven Miller: What makes the Allen institute different than academia, pharma, or biotech?
It's tough explaining in it to people sometimes, like my fellow graduate students.
Allan Jones: Well I'll give you a little bit of my speech when I talk to potential employees when we're recruiting. I do think we're kind of this unique blend of what I always say is the best of all worlds, which is that we get to approach science with the discipline of industry. And so the organization as we built it was modeled around a biotech company. That was my environment. I worked for a biotech company, Merck a big pharma company. I like the discipline and approach that you can take in this team-based science approach where truly you've got products that you're trying to create and everybody is jointly working on them together. We always talk about being multi-disciplinary but we truly are and this atlas product is the collective work of PhDs in math, physics, IT, and all of that. And it's been like a relay race where until the final product is done, we all succeed or fail. I think that's the thing that differentiates us most from a traditional academic environment. The other thing that makes us unique is that what we pick to work on is done through advisory councils and that's where a lot of collective decisions are made to say, 'What are the next interesting things to work on as an establishment? What is the next direction for the institute?' That's done in convention with a lot of external advice and input. We have science advisory boards that are the premier scientists in their field that come in. It's not a rubber stamp. We actually really want them to guide and shape us. Another aspect that's different about us is that I'm the head of the organization; I'm the CEO but it isn't about running my agenda. I think my goal really is about building great teams, making sure we're aligned and obtaining the resources we need and putting them in place to be able to execute.
SM: Unlike in the pharmaceutical industry where the product is going to be directly obtaining revenue for you, how do you see your products obtaining revenue for the institute? Do you see them as a means to obtain public or private funding to continue work in the future?
AJ: This is the beautiful part of what we get to do, because we're non-profit; Paul Allen funds us for impact. Paul's return on investment is whether or not we have impact on to field moving forward. We always have the metric of saying, 'How can we best impact the field?' It allows you to sort of bulldoze and steamroll a lot of the traditional way of doing things. We share anything. One of the things I don't think people realize is that they use our atlases and all but, three of the top ten all-time selling mice by Jax were produced at the Allen institute. I think we have an openness of sharing of our tools, as well as the data. Again, that return is all about having impact.
SM: I think that's great because there are a lot of smaller groups and organizations trying to push for open access, but not with the kind of financial backing of the institute.
AJ: Right. And, there are times at which, and something we trying to be very careful of is that being the 800 pound gorilla, if you are an 800 pound gorilla you can...
SM: Stomp out those little guys.
AJ: You just have to be careful about how you want to use that. We've always said that that is what enables us to do things like helping the field move forward, help establish standards and put this data out there. Sometimes the atlases and other things act as frameworks around which people do the work. You can get caught up in small decision making as opposed to saying, we're just going to do it. We're not trying to take over the world, but it just needs to get done. We need to move forward and get on with it.
SM: As someone with a background in genetics, how do you think that's helped you at the Allen institute?
AJ: I always say it's a great devilish sword. Because the way the institute runs, I don't have a dog in the fight. I don't have a neuroscience background. My background included work on everything from C. elegans to plants. I think biology is just cool. There are so many interesting problems in biology and neuroscience is one of those areas. I just want to have maximum impact. I don't have a pedigree. I'm not there to prove any one theory or one way of doing things. Rather, what do we think–based on what our scientists are saying, what our advisors saying–are the best directions are to move forward.
SM: In terms of advice for the habits of scientists and regarding your position as Chief Executive Officer or Christof Koch's position as Chief Scientific Officer, what would you tell people who are just starting out in their science training?
AJ: That's an interesting question...
SM: Some people say you should spend an hour on PubMed everyday to make sure you are current on the literature. What are your habits?
AJ: My habits were to be an omnivore.
SM: Ha ha. Good answer.
AJ: I always tried to cross-cut my ideas with others. I had a really good friend of mine in grad school that was in a post-doc position that said, "The mark of a great scientist is to believe in something passionately and have data change your mind." I always liked that because it is really easy as scientists to sort've get into your own dogma. Personally, for me, it is just more interesting to try and keep an open mind.
SM: I completely agree. People in science should be able to accept evidence in disagreement of their dogma and that's often not the case.
AJ: Right. One of the things I always enjoyed doing in undergrad was opening up my textbooks and asking myself, "What is actually real?" When you look at all these pictures in undergrad it feels like all you're learning are facts. When you get to that higher level you start digging in and ask yourself, "What is the actual evidence of the facts that I'm learning?" You should always be questioning these things. The other thing I often tell people for data sharing and openness is, if you only have one good idea in your career you are in the wrong field. The people that I see in the field who hang onto things and their piece, I don't see them really enjoying their work or ultimately having as much impact. People who are more open and are involved in sharing their ideas enjoy their work much more.
SM: On the topic of sharing, what do you think of groups like Faculty of 1000 and how they allow you to publish your research posters?
AJ: You know, I'm a huge fan of overhaul in the publishing industry in one way, shape or form. I think we need to take a look at how every other field has been disrupted by technology. Ours is sort of ripe for the picking for being disrupted in ways that can only help us do better science. I look at those kinds of things and think about the coding community and all of their open source-type work. They've developed mechanisms for that kind of sharing. There are mechanisms for us to do it. The funding agencies could really get behind this movement and say, we need to live this. One of my challenges is that a lot of organizations now are just giving lip service to sharing. They don't necessarily live it. It's a hard thing to live. Sharing your reagents or sharing you data goes a bit against human nature. But, you just got to do it.
SM: Especially now since some journals will say, hey we'll publish your article open access but you have to pay more and that can be cost prohibitive for some labs to do that.
AJ: The challenge is that I understand from a business perspective that money has to come from somewhere. One of the challenges is our field is always eager for the things that are free or do not cost money but the reality is you have to spend money. If you want to have great editors you have to pay them great salaries, if you want to have great information dissemination somebody is going to have to pay. But, whether or not there are ways that this can be done differently, I'm sure there are more people who think about that more than I do.
SM: Moving on to talking about the ten year project of mapping and understanding the visual system, would you say this project is exclusively part of the BRAIN initiative? Or, was this something the Allen Institute was planning on doing on its own?
AJ: We were doing it on our own. We started planning our ten year plan in 2010. Christof Koch came on board, we did another year with the planning and we launched our initiative in March of 2012. A full year before the EU launched their project or before the BRAIN initiative was talked about. As I like to say, what's significant about the number 225? That's the number of panel discussions on the BRAIN initiative that occurred in the last 6 months and the number of full-time employees at the Allen Institute that are full steam ahead on our initiative. I should clarify, because it's hard in short soundbytes to layout what our broader plan is but there are elements to it that are continuous from our atlas work. This initiative is all focused on cell types. Also, it's not just mouse, it's mouse and human. We thought it was very important that ultimately we want understand the human brain. In parallel to working on the mouse and describing cell types in detail, we're working on human cell types as well. We have an active program with a lot of resources going towards that program. A lot of those studies are the ex vivo studies we can do. For in vivo studies, obviously in human they are very limited but we have active program, which we intend to build around using human stem cells to make neurons in a dish. This with the idea of being able to test some of the fundamental properties of human circuits in a dish. That is a very long-term goal but I think that the likelihood that you are ever going to be able to do an kind of invasive study on a human to get down to that level is highly unlikely. We are going to need some kind of in vitro system to do that. Then, of course the big thing is the MindScope part which is looking at the awake behaving mouse and all of the activity that is going on in the visual system and kind of systemically chipping away at understanding every transformation that's going on.
SM: When the article came out in Neuron last year on how to map the brain and the technologies we could use to do this, one piece of technology discussed were the small synthetic cells that might attach and record activity from human cells. What do you think of in terms of how feasible it might be for getting these technologies approved? These technologies sound great but getting them approved by an IRB, that's challenging.
AJ: Are you going to be the one to sign up?
SM: No, I don't think I will.
AJ: The reality is I think it is going to be somewhere in the middle. The thing that I always marvel at is the statistic now that there are over 100,000 people on this planet that have implanted devices in their brains and that number is only going up. The analogy I like to make is to a pacemaker in your heart. So if you told people 40 years ago that we are going to put an electronic device on your heart and it is going to control its beating, I'm sure the reaction then was, 'no way', 'that's crazy', 'I'm not going anywhere near that.' Now, it's an outpatient procedure, it's easily done, and the battery lasts a very long time. Whether or not people are going to accept an injection with little nanobots that crawl your brain, I'm not sure but I see it moving in that direction.
SM: I think it was two years ago when Ed Boyden gave his TED talk on optogenetics discussing how that technology could be used as a pacemaker for the brain in the case of epilepsy. It could detect seizures, turn on and stop the seizure activity dead in its tracks. If I had epilepsy, I would be very interested in this and I think it is the kind of use case where I think people would want to sign up.
AJ: Right and I think that's exactly the case with people that have severe Parkinson's disease. These are the kinds of things where I think about how people can have depression so debilitating that they would get a pacemaker implanted in their brain but so many people are. And, it has actually been shown to be quite effective. That said, maybe some of the non-invasive methods are going to get so good that there will be improvements there.
SM: So let's say you accomplish your ten year mission, what do you see as what's next?
AJ: There we would be on the cusp of saying–broadly speaking–what the principles are for the language of the brain. 100 years ago the language of chemistry was unfolded. 50 years ago was DNA and information coding. Now, you're 50 years later and I think all of the technologies are here. I mean, look there are 30,000 of us here working on the brain. We ought to be able to do this. There are going to be general principles learned. Then the challenge will be now that we understand that toolkit, we understand that basic language, how does the human brain work? I think that is sort of our ten years and beyond. I think what we're going to get over the next ten years is an of understanding of that language...
SM: And applying it to other systems?
AJ: Applying it to understand the basics of human computation and go from there. I think a lot would have to be done in vitro, which is why we are trying to prepare ourselves to do that so you can test a hypothesis.
SM: Vision is the most heavily researched of the special senses. What is the Allen institute going to provide to that field that is not already known? People have studied retina, studied visual cortex, etc...
AJ: Sure but if that's the case, explain to me how vision works. It's not a knock on all great work that's been done but one of the things we can do as the 800 pound gorilla is to approach this systemically. One of the challenges, as you said, great vision work has been done but one group will find one thing and one group find a different thing and this is probably due to non-standard conditions or something like that. We have the ability to do it all in one place, all in one shot and systemically march through all of the information transformations. Paul Allen and the institute is making the bet that that is going to be the path forward. You're going to need to put all of that knowledge together so you can iterate on it and be able to test your hypotheses. Then, you can go back and gather data in iterative ways that will require big data sets. Not just recording from a handful of cells but all cells. Then, mapping them functionally, seeing who they're connected to and putting all of that data together and doing it over and over and over again. I think those are the kinds of things that we are pretty uniquely set up to do.
SM: Especially since it would be very challenging for an academic lab to do this kind of work.
AJ: It's the kind of work where the scientific challenges are matched equally by the operational challenges. It may sound easy for people to scale but it's not. It is exceptionally difficult.
SM: I talked to Jim Berg last night who is running the slice electrophysiology core and I was very excited because this is the kind of work I do. So, hearing some details about how this is going to be set up at the institute was fascinating.
AJ: Jim cracks me up because he's one of those people where we are getting him to be a believer. He had that same sort of notion that electrophysiology is like an art. Everybody said that about in situ hybridization, 'You can't have a technician doing in situ, you need your best post-doc with tender, love and care to be able to do this.' I would say that if that is the case, you are doing something wrong. You're just not systematic enough about it. Any process can be automated and systematized.
SM: I think that it is very important that the field does standardize conditions, especially for electrophysiology. In the literature, as you said with vision research, one lab finds one thing, one finds another and no one is publishing enough methods details so it can be easily replicated.
AJ: Right. That's why our thing is, we will put it all out there. You will see exactly what our protocols are, exactly what we did. You can have at the data, you can see what models we've run. The idea would be ultimately to have an online community that is there going back and forth saying, 'What if we tried this parameter?' Then we could run it and comment what our result was and it didn't work so well, or it added to the improvements. Now, let's add that and keep it.
SM: That is why I think the white papers available on your website are great. It is the level of detail for methods that needs to be published but that publishers do not give you the room for. The work the institute is doing is excellent. Thank you for your time today.
If Paul Allen's bet is right, this is the place where the brain is going to be unlocked. I hope you all found my interview of Allan Jones to be as interesting as I did. For anyone interested in neuroscience and the brain, this organization is who you should be watching over the next decade and beyond.


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HOTSEAT- Mansion-bound? AG explains why he'll be governor
Attorney General Bob McDonnell is pretty well known as a tough-on-crime AG who wants Tim Kaine's job as Virginia governor, and before that, as a conservative Republican former delegate his liberal-bloggin' critics nicknamed "Taliban Bob."
What we didn't know: He's funny.
Here September 25 at 8:30am for the Charlottesville Drug Court's 194th graduation, McDonnell deadpans, "I appreciate the opportunity to get up at 3 o'clock in the morning to come here and celebrate with you."
And he did– celebrate, that is (he really got up at 6am). While his law-and-order, three-strikes-you're-out persona might make some suppose he'd be more likely to push for life sentences for drug users, McDonnell likes drug court, and not just because it's cheaper than filling state prisons.
"It's a story to me about redemption, about second chances, about people taking responsibility for their own actions," he tells the courtroom packed with offenders, their family and friends, and prosecutors and cops.
"Follow the rule of law, follow the Golden Rule– and stay away from substance abuse," he advises.
McDonnell grew up near Mt. Vernon, and his first elected office was treasurer of his high school class. But that wasn't what started him on the path to the Governor's Mansion. "I was studying law and public policy, and I had an internship with a congressman from California," he says. Enamored with welfare reform and criminal justice, "I kind of got bitten by the bug," he says.
While working as a prosecutor in Virginia Beach, he ran for the House of Delegates in 1992 and won. "That surprised everyone," he admits.
His love of law and politics gel with the AG job. "I love running the state's law firm," he declares. "I'm the lawyer for the state, the General Assembly, and the governor."
He's also the judge when he issues opinions about what's constitutional in Virginia. In the General Assembly, McDonnell was known for his partisanship, but as AG, "I give advice on what the law is, not what I want," he says, citing as one of the most controversial his opinion during the 2006 budget impasse that the governor did not have the authority to issue money in the interim until a budget was passed.
And while he's always been in the marriage-is-between-a-man-and-a-woman camp, he's issued an opinion that it's okay for UVA to issue gym memberships to household members of a student or employee, even if they're not married, which benefits gay partnerships.
McDonnell went to Notre Dame University and got his law degree from Pat Robertson-founded Regent University. After 21 years in the Army, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. And in 2005, he narrowly won the attorney general job, defeating State Senator Creigh Deeds in a recount by just 360 votes.
The AG spot is often a stepping stone to running for governor, as is lieutenant governor. Fortunately for McDonnell, Bill Bolling will seek reelection as lieutenant governor, leaving the governor's seat wide open on the Republican side. "I'll give Bill Bolling enormous credit," says McDonnell.
And he's lovin' what's going on with the Dems, especially since former national party chair Terry McAuliffe is "acting more like a candidate every day," notes McDonnell, which means McAuliffe would have to duke it out in the primary next year with Delegate Brian Moran and Deeds. "By then they'll be tired and broke, and I'll be ready to go with money in the bank," he predicts.
Despite Virginia being hailed as a battleground state, McDonnell thinks it'll stay fiscally conservative and right-of-center. "Being the state co-chair for John McCain, you wouldn't expect me to say anything other than John McCain will win," he says.
The same day he's in Charlottesville, McDonnell announces a two percent salary cut for him and his top attorneys for six months, and that he's turning in his state-issued Ford Explorer– never mind that he drives a campaign-issued Ford Expedition. It's a move that's fiscally conservative and politically savvy in the face of a $2 billion shortfall.
And what about Virginia's looming deficit that will fall in the lap of whoever is elected governor in 2009? "I'm sure Tim Kaine will have it all cleaned up by then," he deadpans again.
Age: 54
What do you like best about Charlottesville? Monticello and the Lawn
Least? That it's not closer to Richmond
Favorite hangout here? Coy Barefoot's radio show on WINA every second Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5pm...shameless self promotion there!
Most overrated virtue? Brevity
People would be surprised to know about you: Was in the Guinness Book of World Records for several years in the category of stretcher carrying as part of a team that set the record while in the Army.
What would you change about yourself? My ability to manage time
Proudest accomplishment? The teamwork and performance of the Office of the Attorney General
People find most annoying about you: Tend to micromanage
Whom do you admire? George Washington
Favorite book? The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw
Subject that causes you to rant? Wasting taxpayer money
Biggest 21st-century thrill? The Blackberry
Biggest 21st-century creep out? Online crime
What do you drive? Ford Expedition
In your car CD player right now: Selah
Next journey? A 14-month trip around the Commonwealth.... hopefully ending at the Governor's office!
Most trouble you've ever gotten in? No comment
Regret: Not exercising more
Favorite comfort food: Doritos
Always in your refrigerator: Hot dogs
Must-see TV: Notre Dame football games
Describe a perfect day: Hiking in the mountains with my family
Walter Mitty fantasy: Dunking a basketball
Who'd play you in the movie? A younger Robert Redford....hey I'm casting this thing.
Most embarrassing moment? No comment....again an office holder's favorite two words.
Best advice you ever got? Work hard and get a good education. Advice from my father
Favorite bumper sticker? Bob McDonnell for Governor
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He is NOT "Taliban Bob", That is Del. Bob Marshall from Prince William County who is as loopy as Sarah Palin.
You need to run a correction.
Dear HollowBoy,
Thanks for writing. My research shows that moniker has been used for both Marshall and McDonnell.
Lisa Provence
Why doesn't Virginia's Attorney General act as the people's/citizen's law firm instead of the law firm for state agencies and the Governor? No one represents the citizens of Virginia when state agencies break the law or violate state regulations. This is not the current or past attorney general's fault but it is a huge problem in this state.
I call for Bob McDonnell to be indicted for treason. I am a citizen of Virginia. That's not my fault, but I hope it turns out to be a huge problem for crooks like Bob McDonnell.
OK, my having called for Bob McDonnell's indictment for treason will probably turn out to be a more of a non-issue than anything else. But maybe, just maybe, he will resign in shame before we find out for sure!
"got his law degree from Pat Robertson-founded Regent University"
Tells ya everything you need to know, friends.
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I don't think both books 4 and 5 would be split into two seasons. I would think you could get away with either two or three seasons between those two books and I would think those seasons would be combinations of those two books. Since they are concurrent stories, I don't think viewers would be happy not seeing certain characters for a whole season since they would only be in one book and not the other.
What are the chances of Prequel books to ASOIAF? I think lots of people would love to read about Robert and Ned and the Targaryens
And DAMN, does it take a lot of effort to make the discussion of this theory come across as both cryptic and spoiler free!
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A running discussion on the Cincinnati Reds and everything else in the baseball universe.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Reds 2008 Season Preview: Outfield
LF: Adam Dunn
2007 Stats
.264/.386/.554/.940 in 522 ABs with 40 HRs, 107 Runs, and 103 RBIs.
2008 Projections
Bill James:
.251/.386/.537/.923 in 566 ABs with 43 HRs, 107 Runs, and 103 RBIs.
.239/.366/.498/.864 in 524 ABs with 36 HRs, 94 Runs, and 103 RBIs.
Dunn continues to be a lightening rod for discussion. I'm not sure there is a more polarizing figure in the majors today. The crown formerly belonged to Barry Bonds, but his forced exile has made Dunn the likely successor.
I suppose the reason for it is that Dunn, more than any contemporary player, straddles the divide between traditional scouting and statistical analysis. To watch him play is to see an awkward fielder with a poor arm and an inability to make consistent contact. To look at his stats is to see a massively productive player who combines power and patience like few other players. So, in essence, your view on Dunn depends on your larger view of baseball.
One thing I've been watching is the possibility of an early decline from Dunn due to a reliance on "old player skills." Bill James first suggested the idea that young players whose value is driven by power and patience will likely decline earlier, as they are less equipped to deal with a slowing bat or the loss of a step. A player with a myriad of skills or with a surfeit of speed can better deal with aging. In short, Rickey Henderson can afford to lose a step, but Adam Dunn cannot. Ichiro can afford a slightly slower bat, but Adam Dunn cannot.
Dunn has yet to demonstrate any sort of decline, but if he does slip a notch then he could decline in a hurry. While he has been and continues to be very productive, I wouldn't be in favor of giving him a long term deal, as he seems the type whose production could fall off the table in a hurry.
For 2008, it seems like more of the same, though the Bill James projection is much more optimistic than ZIPS. The Reds will have a difficult decision to make after the season on Dunn and his production next season will go a long way towards helping them decide.
CF: Corey Patterson
2007 Stats
.269/.304/.386/.690 in 461 ABs with 8 HRs, 65 Runs, and 45 RBIs.
2008 Projections
Bill James:
.267/.309/.424/.733 in 439 ABs with 13 HRs, 63 Runs, and 47 RBIs.
.257/.295/.402/.697 in 495 ABs with 14 HRs, 70 Runs, and 65 RBIs.
At this point, it seems like C-Pat is a "stone cold, lead pipe" lock to be the opening day centerfielder. How the hell did that happen? Honestly, I'm not sure, but evidently Dusty works in mysterious ways. Jay Bruce is on the verge of following Chris Dickerson to the minors, while Freel and Hopper have been marginalized as viable everyday players. Given the way events have unfolded, I'd actually be surprised if C-Pat isn't the starting centerfielder.
On the positive side, Patterson can run and play solid defense. On the flip side, he probably brings the worst everyday player on base percentage in the majors to the table. He also makes inconsistent contact and doesn't bring much power to the table. All in all, he's a Dusty guy and the best that can be hoped for is that Dusty doesn't use him as the leadoff hitter.
Unfortunately, there's really no more appropriate way to kick off the Dusty Baker era than having Corey Patterson get the first AB of the year.
RF: Ken Griffey, Jr.
2007 Stats
.277/.372/.492/.868 in 528 ABs with 30 HRs, 78 Runs, and 93 RBIs.
2008 Projections
Bill James:
.263/.353/.487/.840 in 495 ABs with 29 HRs, 72 Runs, and 84 RBIs.
.272/.346/.480/.826 in 427 ABs with 23 HRs, 62 Runs, and 81 RBIs.
There isn't much left to be said on Ken Griffey Jr. He's one of the best players to ever pull on a pair of spikes. Unfortunately, his time in Cincinnati just never worked like it was supposed to work, which is a remarkable statement given how well things started.
The Reds made a winning trade to acquire him and signed him to a below market contract rate. Given that, how could it NOT have worked out? It's almost inconceivable, but it's been something just short of a disaster since he arrived. At this point, the fairytale is very unlikely to end happily ever after.
Even if Griffey manages to avoid the injury bug that has plagued him, his level of production has fallen off. He can still be a very productive player, but he's not the game changer that he once was. Personally, I think Griffey Jr. has gotten more than his share of unfair criticism during his time in Cincy, but maybe he can lead us to the postseason in 2008 and change the baseball climate in Cincinnati. That wouldn't be such a bad legacy for Jr.
OF: Norris Hopper
2007 Stats
.329/.371/.388/.759 in 307 ABs with 0 HRs, 51 Runs, and 14 RBIs.
2008 Projections
Bill James:
.309/.353/.350/.703 in 220 ABs with 0 HRs, 29 Runs, and 16 RBIs.
.291/.330/.340/.670 in 382 ABs with 1 HRs, 51 Runs, and 30 RBIs.
While I'm not as high on Hopper as some, he has begun to grow on me. In fact, I'm intrigued by his ability to get on base while rarely hitting the ball out of the infield. It's a unique skill, but one that might actually be sustainable. At the very least, I would prefer to see him get the opportunity, but guys like Hopper have to fight for every last ounce of respect. One would think that Hopper deserved first crack at the starting centerfield job based on his performance in 2007, but, unfortunately, Dusty didn't see it that way.
For some players, shaking the label of "bench player" is one of the most difficult things to do. This may have been Hopper's best chance to lay claim to the title of "everyday player" at the major league level, but it's a chance that seems to have slipped through his fingers. At the very least, he's a backup who can handle all three outfield positions and do an admirable job of setting the table.
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If Hopper doesn't get platoon starts against lefties, it's shameful (assuming Bruce isn't with the Reds). I've pointed out elsewhere that Hopper had better avg, obp, slg, and ops (.351/.385/.441/.826) against lefties than not only Freel and Patterson, but Dunn and Griffey! Yes Hopper outslugged Dunn against lefties. This, to me, is a split that just can't be ignored. His limited 2006 at-bats against lefties were even better at 1.362 ops).ReplyDelete
Hopper and Keppinger really turned around the Reds hitting against lefties at midseason, with more than a little help from BP and EdE. Just pencil him in against lefties until he gives you a reason not to. I don't think I give Hopper the fulltime job but wouldn't be ashamed of his .316/.363/.357/.720 against righties either.
Patterson has had an impressive tryout and the Reds should set parameters for success if he does get the job. In other words, he should know that he's getting the job because they think he can do better in the obp/ops/k's department, not because they've accepted his past production as acceptable for the job.
Hey Matt,ReplyDelete
I agree that Hopper deserves some kind of substantive role on this team. Personally, I'd make him the starter, as I think he's got the best blend of offense, defense, and table setting ability.
I just don't get the C-Pat love. He's not the future (at least I hope NOT) and he's no better an option than Hopper. He *may* be a tick better defensively, but he's a very weak offensive player.
I can understand the reason for sending Bruce down (service time), keeping Freel on the bench (position flexibility), and sending Dickerson down (still, too many strikeouts), but I don't understand why Patterson gets the nod over Hopper.
I'm more than a little pessimistic on Dusty Baker, so at this point it seems very clear that C-Pat is going to be our centerfielder and leadoff hitter.
At the very least, I'll hope that Hopper gets the starts against lefties, as I agree it makes sense given his platoon splits. Unfortunately, that isn't always the determining factor for the Reds, as I think Hopper would be the full-time starter if it was.
Thanks for the well thought out comment!!
Patterson's still swinging away, albeit with good results. He still doesn't have a walk - troubling - but I think the twin-brother to obp is putting the ball in play. He only has 2 k's in 25 at-bats. It's difficult to argue that he hasn't made strides in that department. As an armchair GM, he's not in my long-term plans. He's investment as trade-bait. I suppose there is a level of performance he could play at for 3 or 4 months that would make me a believer but I'm not counting on it. I believe his spring performance has a raised him up a peg in his perceived worth.ReplyDelete
As for Dickerson, I think he needs to hit close to .300 in AAA or the Reds should stop dreaming. I think he would be of worth in the majors as a toolsy .250 hitter (mlb, not aaa). Hitting .265 or so in AAA shouldn't let him cross the bridge. His walk totals are promising as long as you cover up the column next to them (k's).ReplyDelete


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SU Psych = Great Preparation for a Career in Psychiatry
Although a lot of psychology majors know as an undergrad that they want to be a therapist some day, I had no idea! I loved social psychology and research methods (my honor's thesis, "Running in the family or swimming in the gene pool: The role of family history and genetic risk in individuals' illness perceptions, was published in the Journal of Health Psychology), but wasn't sure what I wanted to do. Fortunately, my excellent research training at SU helped me get my first post-graduation job analyzing client satisfaction data at a local health clinic in Georgetown. I found that I loved interacting with the patients and wanted to work with them more directly, so I applied to and was accepted in UT's alternate entry Master's Program in Nursing. During a mental health rotation, I fell in love with psychiatric nursing, so after earning my BS in Nursing the first year, I took a break from school to work for a year in a psychiatric residential treatment facility for children. I had a great experience, and knew then that I wanted a career that involved practicing therapy and medication management with children and adolescents. Currently, I work in private practice four days per week, and I spend the fifth day at the Austin Children's shelter. I feel like this career gives me the best of both worlds—I can prescribe medication like psychiatrists can, but I also have an excellent psychology background for therapy, like clinicians and counselors. Many SU students have since gone into UT's alternate entry master's program in Family Psych/Mental Health Nursing; I encourage you to check it out: http://www.utexas.edu/nursing/academics/gr_con.html#psych.


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A Football Feast with Lamb
By We Love Our Lamb.
Celebrate football fever with a flavour expedition inspired by competing nations around the globe.
It's almost time for football (or soccer) fans worldwide to come together and celebrate the game. Game timings fit in perfectly with dinnertime for Aussies, so We Love Our Lamb will be there every step of the way.
Argentinian garlic and oregano lamb skewers with chimichurri
Cook up this simple and tasty meal at half time to give you stamina for the second half of footy action.
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
- 700g lamb leg, cut into 3cm dice 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. chopped oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup oregano leaves (firmly packed) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves (firmly packed)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- Pinch dried chilli flakes
- Mix the lamb in a bowl with the garlic, oil and oregano and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat a chargrill or barbeque to a moderate high heat. Thread the meat onto 12 skewers and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1/2 - 2 minutes on each of the four sides or until cooked to your liking. Rest for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the chimichurri.
- To make the chimichurri, blend the ingredients together in a small food processor or with a stick blender. Season with salt and pepper.
Spanish lamb and sultana empanada
This easy Spanish classic is a winner no matter which team you're backing.
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
- 300g lamb mince
- 3 onions, diced
- 1 bunch spring onions, sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- Juice of 1 orange
- 50g toasted almonds
- 80g sultanas
- 3 sheets shortcrust pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 200oC.
- Heat the oil in a frypan and add the onions, spring onions, thyme, cumin and paprika; stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lamb mince, sugar, sultanas and orange juice; stir until lamb is browned. Season with salt and pepper; add almonds and leave to cool.
- Cut circles from the pastry with a medium-sized circle cutter. Brush the borders with egg and place 2 tablespoons of filling in the centre of each circle discarding any liquid, which could make the pastry soggy.
- Fold the pastry in half over the filling and press the borders with a fork or fingers to seal tightly.
- Place the empanadas on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Brush with remaining egg to colour and then cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Try replacing the shortcrust pastry with puff pastry for a soft and light crust.
- Add cooked potato cubes to the mince to increase the complexity of flavours.
Moroccan tagine style butterflied lamb leg
Fresh and flavourful, this Moroccan dish will have you celebrating a win in the kitchen.
Preparation: 25 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
- 1 butterflied lamb leg (approx. 1.5kg), trimmed
- 2 wedges preserved lemon, flesh removed, rind rinsed and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch coriander
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. Greek yoghurt, plus extra to serve
Carrot, beetroot and mint salad
- 100g baby spinach leaves
- 1 beetroot, peeled and grated
- 1 carrot, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
Date, orange and almond couscous
- 1 cup wholemeal couscous
- 1 orange, rind zested, then peeled and cut into segments 3 medjool dates, seed removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup natural almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Place lamb leg on a tray while you prepare marinade. Place lemon, garlic, coriander roots, stems and half the leaves, oil and yoghurt in a blender. Process until a paste forms. Spread over lamb. Preheat a BBQ or grill to medium high heat and cook for 15 minutes fat side down, then flip and cook for 10 minutes on the other side. Place on a clean tray to rest for 10 minutes, covered loosely with foil. Slice to serve.
- Place washed baby spinach in a large bowl and top with grated beetroot, carrot and mint leaves.
- Place couscous and orange zest in a casserole dish or deep baking tray and pour over 1 1/3 cups boiling water. Cover with a flat tray and leave for 6 minutes. Scrape with a fork to fluff up the grains, drizzle with oil and toss through the almonds, dates and orange segments. Squeeze the leftover orange peel over the couscous to extract any juice. Top with coriander leaves.
- Serve sliced lamb with couscous, salad, extra yoghurt and coriander leaves.


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Charles Schumer on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator (NY)
Proponents support voting YES because:
Rep. RANGEL: It's absolutely ridiculous to believe that we can create jobs without trade. I had the opportunity to travel to Peru recently. I saw firsthand how important this agreement is to Peru and how this agreement will strengthen an important ally of ours in that region. Peru is resisting the efforts of Venezuela's authoritarian President Hugo Chavez to wage a war of words and ideas in Latin America against the US. Congress should acknowledge the support of the people of Peru and pass this legislation by a strong margin.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Rep. WU: I regret that I cannot vote for this bill tonight because it does not put human rights on an equal footing with environmental and labor protections.
Rep. KILDEE: All trade agreements suffer from the same fundamental flaw: They are not self-enforcing. Trade agreements depend upon vigorous enforcement, which requires official complaints be made when violations occur. I have no faith in President Bush to show any enthusiasm to enforce this agreement. Congress should not hand this administration yet another trade agreement because past agreements have been more efficient at exporting jobs than goods and services. I appeal to all Members of Congress to vote NO on this. But I appeal especially to my fellow Democrats not to turn their backs on those American workers who suffer from the export of their jobs. They want a paycheck, not an unemployment check.
The mission of the Cato Institute Center for Trade Policy Studies is to increase public understanding of the benefits of free trade and the costs of protectionism.
The Cato Trade Center focuses not only on U.S. protectionism, but also on trade barriers around the world. Cato scholars examine how the negotiation of multilateral, regional, and bilateral trade agreements can reduce trade barriers and provide institutional support for open markets. Not all trade agreements, however, lead to genuine liberalization. In this regard, Trade Center studies scrutinize whether purportedly market-opening accords actually seek to dictate marketplace results, or increase bureaucratic interference in the economy as a condition of market access.
Studies by Cato Trade Center scholars show that the United States is most effective in encouraging open markets abroad when it leads by example. The relative openness and consequent strength of the U.S. economy already lend powerful support to the worldwide trend toward embracing open markets. Consistent adherence by the United States to free trade principles would give this trend even greater momentum. Thus, Cato scholars have found that unilateral liberalization supports rather than undermines productive trade negotiations.
Scholars at the Cato Trade Center aim at nothing less than changing the terms of the trade policy debate: away from the current mercantilist preoccupation with trade balances, and toward a recognition that open markets are their own reward.
The following ratings are based on the votes the organization considered most important; the numbers reflect the percentage of time the representative voted the organization's preferred position.
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. The original act sanctioned the ruling military junta, and recognized the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people.
Legislative Outcome: Related bills: H.J.RES.44, H.J.RES.93, S.J.RES.41; became Public Law 110-52.
[Explanatory note from Wikipedia.com "Exchange Rate"]:
Between 1994 and 2005, the Chinese yuan renminbi was pegged to the US dollar at RMB 8.28 to $1. Countries may gain an advantage in international trade if they manipulate the value of their currency by artificially keeping its value low. It is argued that China has succeeded in doing this over a long period of time. However, a 2005 appreciation of the Yuan by 22% was followed by a 39% increase in Chinese imports to the US. In 2010, other nations, including Japan & Brazil, attempted to devalue their currency in the hopes of subsidizing cheap exports and bolstering their ailing economies. A low exchange rate lowers the price of a country's goods for consumers in other countries but raises the price of imported goods for consumers in the manipulating country.
Heritage Action summary of vote# S206: The Senate voted to table (kill) an amendment by Sen. Kirk to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. Sen. Kirk recommends voting NO. Heritage Foundation recommends voting YES because the "Ex-Im Bank is little more than a $140 billion slush fund for corporate welfare."
OnTheIssues explanation: Voting NO would allow a vote on reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. Voting YES would kill the bill for reauthorizing the Ex-Im Bank.
Cato Institute reason for voting YES to kill the bill:The Ex-Im Bank's reauthorization buffs contend that Ex-Im fills a void left by private sector lenders unwilling to provide financing for certain transactions. Ex-Im's critics [say that] by effectively superseding risk-based decision-making with the choices of a handful of bureaucrats pursuing political objectives, Ex-Im risks taxpayer dollars. It turns out that for nearly every Ex-Im financing authorization that might advance the fortunes of a single US company, there is at least one US industry whose firms are put at a competitive disadvantage. These are the unseen consequences of Ex-Im's mission.
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Post-Tsunami Bar Mitzva
"Yes, I am Jewish but I never had a bar mitzvah."
This is what a volunteer in tsunami-ravaged Thailand said to Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, a Chabad relief aid worker working alongside him to help the victims of that natural disaster.
"So we got out the tefillin right there and then," Zaklos is quoted as saying in a report written by Sheera Claire Frenkel in the February 16th issue of the Jerusalem Post, "and did a bar mitzvah for him on the very spot where he was volunteering."
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text: I'm going to head up early on Sunday morning to hike up to San Jacinto via Marion Mountain and was wondering if there is a still a self issue permit station at the Stone Creek Campground? I'm coming from Pasadena so if I don't have to make the drive all the way into Idyllwild to grab the permit from the ranger station and then backtrack to the trail head that would be ideal. I read a few reports mentioning the self issue station at Stone Creek, but all of those reports were a couple of years old at best so I figured I'd check in to see if I can save a little time and get on the trail quicker. Thanks in advance!


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Contenders all year, Orioles just miss playoff return
BALTIMORE -- It was supposed to be the beginning of a long-awaited return to prominence, a magical 2012 season that would start a chain of successive Orioles playoff appearances.
Instead, Baltimore found out firsthand how steep a task it is to repeat success, and an Orioles club that was the underdog darling last October watched its chance disappear in the season's final week. The O's still put together a winning season, their second in 16 years, but it did little to quell the unsettling nature of being left out of the playoffs.
"We know where we want to be, playing games in October," said starter Chris Tillman, who had a career year but, like many of his teammates, wasn't ready to reflect on individual accomplishments. "I'm disappointed that we are not there. We took some steps in the right direction, some not. I think we got some work to do going forward."
Following a run that ended with the American League Division Series last year, the Orioles remained vigilant this past winter in keeping the organization's farm system intact, relying on the team's core -- which will return next season -- to take a step forward.
And in many ways, the O's did. First baseman Chris Davis put on a historical show, leading the Majors in home runs and eclipsing a club record, while Adam Jones had 100-plus RBIs and third baseman Manny Machado proved he's one of baseball's promising young players in his first full season. But for all the good -- Tillman reaching 200 innings and oft-injured Brian Roberts returning to the field -- the O's couldn't replicate their magic of 2012.
All those one-run wins last season (29)? Not the case this year. Closer Jim Johnson, coming off an All-Star season, blew nine saves, and Baltimore struggled to bridge the gap to Johnson. The O's traded relievers Luis Ayala and Pedro Strop, and also acquired starters Scott Feldman and Bud Norris in July to help them turn the corner, but the team's pitching remained suspect.
An Orioles club that led the Majors in home runs struggled with timely hitting down the stretch, with power outages all too often contributing to close losses. The late addition of Michael Morse, as a waiver deal, didn't add any punch, and the O's went backsliding with losses in their final five road games.
"We're disappointed, but I told you many times that one of the most impressive things in team sports to me is people who can consistently be competitive and win," manager Buck Showalter said. "It's hard, hard to do, because I keep telling you how good the competition is. Good baseball people and good players. We want to be a part of putting something out there that our fans can be proud of and trust and look forward to competitive baseball. Now, at some point, we want to graduate. We talk about pitchers being in the process. Sometimes, you have to understand where you are in the process."
Record: 85-77, third in the AL East
Defining moment: In early August, the Orioles, who had won four of five to start their road trip, were swept in a three-game series in Arizona. Those games, which included devastating late-game blown leads in each, would set the tone for a disappointing second half in which the Orioles never got going and played under .500 the rest of the way.
What went right: The defense never wavered, with the Orioles easily eclipsing the Major League record for errorless games played in a season. ... Davis' assault on the history books was awe-inspiring. … Tillman turned into a staff ace, becoming just the fifth O's pitcher since 2001 to hit the 200-inning mark. … The Orioles were able to keep Rule 5 Draft pick T.J. McFarland all year. ... Machado continued his development into a premier player. The 21-year-old All-Star also got a bout of good news on his season-ending knee injury and is expected to be ready next spring. ... Feldman proved to be a solid contributor for the Orioles down the stretch. ... Nate McLouth gave the Orioles another solid season, filling in every day after Nolan Reimold went down with an injury. ... Danny Valencia was a bright spot for a struggling lineup down the stretch, totaling 10 multihit games in a 22-game stretch in September.
What went wrong: Opening Day starter Jason Hammel never looked right and went on the disabled list in late July after a disappointing season. ... Nick Markakis, who had three surgeries in a 12-month span, suffered the longest slump of his career. ... Pitching coach Rick Adair left the team for personal reasons. ... Reimold had his second consecutive season-ending surgery, a procedure on his neck that limited him to a .195/.250/.336 slash line in 40 games. ... Top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy underwent Tommy John surgery in June. ... After winning the final rotation spot this spring, Jake Arrieta pitched to a 7.23 ERA in five starts and was traded to the Cubs. ... The Orioles went 22 consecutive games scoring five runs or fewer, their longest stretch of futility since September 1992. ... The team's record in close games was well under .500.
Biggest surprise: Roberts, written off by many, was a full-go in Spring Training and made the Orioles' Opening Day roster after a litany of injuries the past few seasons. He suffered a right hamstring strain on April 15 and was out until the end of June. Still, Roberts returned, and the veteran stayed healthy and contributed the final three months of the season, no small feat considering his past.
Hitter of the Year: How can it not be Davis, who eclipsed his career high in home runs and RBIs before the first half ended? The 27-year-old's career year will go down in Orioles history.
Pitcher of the Year: Tillman always seemed to step up when the Orioles needed it most, and he will go into Spring Training as the team's No. 1 starter.
Rookie of the Year: Kevin Gausman, who was the O's top Draft pick last year, got his first taste of the big leagues and struggled mightily as a starter. But he settled in later in the season and proved to be an effective bullpen arm in his successive stints.


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Pro-vi$ion Advisor Group is a new company that needs a logo. Owner would like something crisp, professional, and original. Is very open to your ideas. As for colors he is partial to Maroon and Blue/Gray. Don't know if those colors work together or not, use your best judgement.
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Pro-vi$ion Advisor Group, LLC
Pro-vi$ion Advisor Group LLC exists as a part of God's great commission, Matt 28:10 - "Go therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." God's word "provides" much insight as to how we are to create, manage, and utilize the material blessings He offers us. It is our intent to serve our clients to the best of our abilities, based on the biblical principals offered through His word.
Pro-vi$ion Advisor Group, LLC will offer wealth management and financial services to eligible clients designed to enhance their legacies and the benefit they provide to our society, their families, and their own wellbeing.
We will offer services in Asset Management and Portfolio Analysis, Retirement Analysis & Planning, Risk Analysis & Planning, Estate Tax Analysis and Planning, and Charitable Giving opportunities designed to enhance their estate plans.
We will offer these services as an inter-generational approach to legacy planning.
The term "Pro-vi$ion" can be broken down into the following terminologies to assist in the development of our logo and brand.
"Pro" - Professional - occupation, specialty, career
"vi$ion" - vision - sight, dream, - "visionary"
Provide - supply, produce, turn out, and yield
Provision - groundwork, foundation, qualification
Provisions - supplies, equipment, resources
God's "provision" and His word.
Provided as an undertone to understand the foundation of the purpose and guidance offered by "Pro-vi$ion Advisor Group". It is NOT our goal to create a web design and logo based on religion, but to offer an undertone that would be displayed through our logo and web design.
Genesis 22:14 ..... "The Lord will provide."
1 Timothy 5:8 "But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
Matthew 25:21 "His master replied, 'Well done thy good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness.'"
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07 December 2010
The Darker Side of Santa
Looking for a gift for all those naughty little boys and girls in your life?
I have found the stocking stuffer....coal soap in a personalized bag available from PoofyCheeks Etsy Shop
We have all heard the threat used by some parents at Christmas time in an attempt to make naughty children behave...."If you don't do what Mommy says Santa will leave "coal in your stocking."
That phrase originates with someone named Belsnickle.
In Pensylvania Dutch communities, Belsnickle is a mythical being who visits children at Christmas. If you have been a bad boy or girl you will find coal or switches in your stockings.
The Belsnickel was a creature to be feared, well loved only by parents wanting good boys and girls....you better watch out...no pouting allowed!
And if that doesn't make you a believer meet Krampus.I wonder what it says on the back of this card...."Merry Christmas, Peter. This is what happens when you talk back to Mommy...enjoy the ride!"
Krampus is part of Austrian folklore. If you have been a naughty child, instead of gifts at Christmas, you may be subjected to a beating with a switch, or God for bid, a rusty chain! How evil is that? It gets worse...if you are really bad he might pop you into a sack, and throw you into the river!
And then there is the lesser of these two evils....
Zwarte Pieten
A much more tame character popular in the Netherlands. No abuse for misbehaving by Zwarte Piet...Piet will just confiscate your Christmas booty and tote it away in his huge dufflebag to Spain...Spain?...whats that all about, must be politically inspired.
So you better watch out, you better not cry or you may get a visit from the darker side of Santa.
Just in case you didn't know...there is also an Evil Easter Bunny
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The Vancouver Sun Run 10K has landed the biggest name in its 29-year history.
Just don't expect any big things on Sunday from Canadian athletic icon Simon Whitfield - if, that is, you take him at his word.
"I'm in no shape to contend," the 37-year-old, two-time Olympic medallist in triathlon insisted earlier this week from his home in Victoria. "When I was in the best shape, I'd do 10K in the high 28 minutes.
"I'm not anywhere near that shape now. I'll try to come in around 31 minutes. Really, it's an opportunity to have coffee with people, run on a nice sunny day, hopefully, and enjoy Vancouver."
The last six men's winners have won in times ranging from 29 minutes, four seconds to 29: 26, so a time of 31 minutes is unlikely to challenge for the $3,000 top prize.
But remember this about Whitfield: he is an incredibly intense competitor, a man who won gold when triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000 and who surprised the field in Beijing eight years later with a gutsy run to a silver medal. So count him out Sunday at your own peril.
Still, Whitfield does have reason to be realistic. He retired from competitive triathlon racing after his heartbreaking crash early in the cycle portion of the race at the 2012 London Olympics. And while he talked back in November about potentially running an Ironman triathlon this year, he says that's unlikely given his life these days is a whirlwind of business meetings and family.
"I still work out a fair bit ... I do four or five runs a week, four swims a week and as many (bike) rides as I can get in. I just haven't been on a straight-up program. I'm trying to balance everything."
The father of two young girls admits the temptation is sometimes there to "just do one more year.
"There's a little spark, then all of a sudden it passes. I've got a lot of great opportunities out there. My priorities are different now."
He continues to be involved with Champion System, which makes custom running and cycling apparel and for which Whitfield has the Canadian distribution rights.
He also recently became an investor and partner in Velofix, a mobile bike shop that brings certified mechanics to the customer and that began operating in Vancouver last year. Whitfield said there are plans to expand the company to Calgary and Edmonton.
He also is working on a triathlon project with Rogers, to be announced this summer, and is hosting a Kidsport fundraiser on Friday at the Yew restaurant in Vancouver's Four Seasons Hotel. Co-hosted by executive chef Ned Bell and athlete/food reporter Erin Ireland, the event will feature dinner and a silent auction with other Olympians - snowboarder Maëlle Ricker and rower Ben Rutledge among them - also in attendance.
With that busy schedule, it's no surprise that Whitfield says he hasn't had time to scout out the Sun Run route. "I'm just assuming it's in downtown Vancouver," he cracked.
Whitfield said he also hasn't checked out the list of elite runners entered for Sunday and suggested "I'm just going to be marking up the guy beside me. I'll call him Javier (Gomez, a longtime rival on the triathlon circuit) and then chase him."
Maurice Wilson, the Sun Run's elite athlete coordinator, said it's a treat to have Whitfield in the field.
"He's such a recognizable individual who's got the great reputation. It would have been nice to have had him at his peak and see what he could do against the real top guys. His focus is not at that level anymore, but he's always wanted to take part and we're delighted to have him."
The list of elites on the men's side is a little thin this year. The 2012 champion, Kelly Wiebe of Regina, has had to back out because of heel troubles, while Olympic marathoner Dylan Wykes of Vancouver has also pulled out because of injury.
And with Toronto's Yonge Street 10K now occupying the same date, it is attracting some top Canadian runners, including 2010 Sun Run winner Kip Kan-gogo, a Lethbridge, Alta.-based Kenya native, and 2011 winner Eric Gillis of Guelph, Ont.
One past winner, 2009 champion Willy Kimosop, is in the field and the Lethbridge resident is bringing along a fellow Kenyan in Edwin Kaitany, 22. Rejean Chiasson of Toronto, who was fifth in 2012, is back and there will be a couple of strong American challengers in Donn Cabral of Bellingham, Wash., who was eighth in the steeplechase at the 2012 Olympics, and Ian Burrell of Flagstaff, Ariz.


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Welcome to The I Hate Critics. It's award season so lets talk about the comedy of the year "Hercules." "Hercules" should have advertised itself as a comedy. This is a wanna bee "300" with no fun. "Lone Survivor" took a real life story and took it a little too "Ramboy." Then Bob goes on to wonder what every movie would look like if Peter Berg directed it.
Speaking of disappointment, "August: Osage County." It's probably good on the stage, but not so much on the screen. Sean's top two movies of the year are "Her" and "Inside Llewyn Davis." Josh and I can't argue with him. Both movies are award worthy. We had such a good time talking about these two films.
Our undisputed classic is "Amelie." This is a romantic comedy that is also an art film. Everybody I know that has seen this loves this movie and it surprises me that they love this movie, but it really is that good.
This week in 1984 a soft-core porn named "Hot Dog…The Movie." There was a wet t-shirt contest in it. Our contest this week is to come up with a movie that made it to the theater that includes a wet t shirt contest since "Real Cancun" not including "Piranha 3D."
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The Sixth Man: Nets continue to bolster roster
Philadelphia, PA – You can make a strong argument that Brooklyn hasn't been a relevant part of the sports world since 1957 when the Dodgers fled the borough for the left coast.
The Brooklyn Dodgers, of course, are best known for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball when Jackie Robinson became the first African- American to play in the majors on April 15, 1947.
The borough and Ebbets Field wasn't just about baseball, however. The legendary ballpark also housed professional football, Manhattan College's football team and even the occasional boxing match before being demolished in 1960.
Memories obviously fade over 52 years but Brooklyn is about to become a major player again in America's sports and entertainment landscape again.
Nets minority owner Jay-Z plans to open the Barclays Center by performing in a series of concerts beginning on Sept. 28. The Atlantic 10 Conference's men's basketball tournament has left Atlantic City for the BK and World Wrestling Entertainment has already booked a pay-per-view attraction at the venue, December's "Tables, Ladders and Chairs."
Meanwhile, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions will bring boxing back to Brooklyn in October when unbeaten Danny Garcia will defend his WBA, WBC & Ring Magazine super lightweight championships against Erik Morales in the first title tilt in Brooklyn since Aug. 5, 1931 when defending light heavyweight kingpin Maxie Rosenbloom outpointed Jimmy Slattery over 15 rounds at Ebbets Field.
The Nets, however, remain the bell cow of Brooklyn's sports renaissance and it looks as though the team is doing everything possible to live up to the hype coming out of the gate.
The signing of forwards Andray Blatche and Josh Childress earlier this week were anything but high-profile but they did signal a significant shift involving the Nets' reputation around the NBA
While neither Blatche or Childress are ascending players at this point, the fact that each chose to sign non-guaranteed contracts with the organization speaks volumes about what players now think about the Nets.
At one point the 26-year-old Blatche, a 6-foot-11, 260-pound athletic marvel, looked like a future superstar in the nation's capital. Some even compared his skill-set to the great Kevin Garnett.
Blatche certainly didn't have K.G.'s maturity or drive, however, showing up woefully out of shape after the lockout last season. Washington was so fed up with Blatche after the campaign, the Wizards paid him $23 million to walk away, amnestying the big man.
Childress, meanwhile, was once the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. The lengthy 6-foot-9 small forward has never been the same since leaving the NBA for Olympiacos in 2008 after the Euroleague club gave him a massive contract which paid him well over $10 million dollars as well as all his local taxes and agent fees along with a house, a car and a Greek Nike show contract.
Blatche spent part of his summer working with John Lucas, the former addict who has made his life's mission to help others with second chances.
"He's shown the commitment to get in much better shape and the humility that comes with being amnestied," Lucas told the Syracuse Post-Standard when talking about Blatche. "But nobody will take your word for it. You have to prove yourself."
Childress, on the other hand, could help fill a significant need behind Gerald Wallace at small forward for the Nets. The team hopes reuniting Childress, who was amnestied by Phoenix after a disappointing 2011-12 campaign, with his friend and teammate in Atlanta, All-Star Joe Johnson, will help him return to his past form.
At nearly $40 million, a pair of players like Blatche and Childress are albatrosses. At just over $2 million with nary a guarantee, signing them is the very definition of low-risk and high-reward.


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It all averages out in the end.
Well, almost, says Morenci climate observer George Isobar.
So far, the heavy rains of August don't average out the below-average precipitation from September.
"We ended up with 1.74 inches last month which is about half the average of the past 30 years," Isobar said. "But still, that doesn't even out the wet August."
The average from the last two months is 5.8 inches and the long-term average is 3.65. Add July to the mix and you get five inches for the last three months, compared to a four-inch long-term average.
With June's rain added, the average for the past four months drops to 4.4. inches.
"That's getting closer," Isobar said, "but it's still half an inch more than we usually get. That was a really exceptional August."
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How to Earn an Extra $1 Million Over Your Career
Don't be afraid to ask for a raise. In fact, for the sake of your career and your health, you should be asking for one at least once every three years. MarketWatch's Jim Jelter explains. (Photo: Getty)
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Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel
Austentatious returns to Southbank Centre, resplendent with Regency-era adventures.
In each show, the all-star cast improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your eyes, based only on audience suggestions. Previous 'lost' masterpieces have included Sixth Sense and Sensibility, Double 0 Darcy and Mansfield Shark.
Prepare to get your bonnet in a twist. (Swooning guaranteed).
Austentatious are Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs 2013, 2014 and 2015, and Chortle award winners 2014. As heard on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4 Extra.
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Thursday, 14th July 2016
1 hour
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Map | Seating Plan
(5 mins) Take Concert Hall Approach toward the Thames, and turn left at Belvedere Road. Take the first road on your right, and you will see the purple Udderbelly tent.