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GROSS: I think one of your great tools is your voice. You have a really deep voice that you can make even deeper in roles like "Justified." You can bring your voice from really, like, deep within.
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GROSS: And I have to say that this is at a time when a lot of women speak in much higher voices and when - often our voices get more trapped in our throats, you know, for woman. So I'd like you to talk a little bit about your voice and using how deep and full it can be in a role like your role on "Justified," where you have to express power. You have to convey - you've got the power.
Ms. MARTINDALE: Sometimes I worry that my voice is too mmmm, buzzy, too round, that when I'm on stage, I really have to lift my voice. I have to put it in another spot so that you can hear me because sometimes when you're down in this thing, you can't hear the enunciation as well.
I remember it when I was in high school, the biology said to his - my favorite teacher, Mr. Billy Gwinn(ph), said to the students: Now, listen to Margo Martindale's voice. Now she's probably got male genes in her. Of course, I thought what in the hell is that? Thank you Mr. Gwinn.(Soundbite of laughter)
Ms. MARTINDALE: Oh, boy. My voice is lower than - I have one - both of my brothers, but one of them is not with me anymore, but my voice is lower than their voices. Texas men usually have a little bit higher voices like that. But my mine's lower than - my mother had a very low voice, too. So I don't know. I - sometimes I feel that it is a plus, and something I think that it gets in my way, my voice.
GROSS: Why does it get in your way sometimes?
Ms. MARTINDALE: And maybe "Justified" has changed that for me in my head. Sometimes I think I have to pretty it up, girlify(ph) it, make it more - make it a little sweeter, a little softer, a little more - you know, have a little more - because everybody I talk to on the phone said yeah, yes sir, no sir. This is a woman. I've said this is a woman, I must say it maybe 2,500 times in my life. And I get really pissy about it.It's worth a listen to the Fresh Air interview with Martindale so you can hear her voice for yourself, and the clip that spurred this conversation, where she gives a speech in Justified. In the video below, she accepts an Emmy for the role--although her excitement takes her voice higher at first.
It's important to note that many women may be speaking too low, and need to think through whether they're straining their vocal cords in doing so. For others, it's just natural. Do you grapple with a lower-than-usual woman's voice? Is it a plus or a minus for you?


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July 17, 2011 - 8:11pm
Make Loaves, Not War
There was much discussion recently about TFL t-shirts and good logos and tag lines and the like (http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/23436/interested-tfl-tshirt-ballcap [1]).
I like the motto "Make Loaves, Not War". Here's a couple pictures. Maybe with some photoshop magic, this could be a t-shirt design.
These are also delicious loaves, Tartine BCB.
I think they'd be good with Peacetrami.
Oh, and here's a crumb shot.

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Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering
On-line version ISSN 2309-8775
Print version ISSN 1021-2019
J. S. Afr. Inst. Civ. Eng. vol.55 n.1 Midrand Apr. 2013
Optimising dosage of Lytag used as coarse aggregate in lightweight aggregate concretes
S Ahmad; Y S Sallam; I A R Al-Hashmi
Lytag, manufactured first by pelletisation of a mixture of fly ash, bentonite and water, and then by sintering the spherical pellets at about 1 300°C, is used as coarse aggregate for producing lightweight plain and structural concrete mixtures. The weight of lightweight concretes is reduced significantly without compromising the structural integrity. The reduced dead load results in significant savings in the cost of foundations and reinforcement, as well as reduction in the sizes of columns, beams and slabs, which in turn reduce the overall volume of concrete and the costs of formwork and scaffolding. This paper reports on the results of an experimental study which consisted of designing, preparing and testing different mixtures of lightweight aggregate concrete considering four dosages of Lytag, used as coarse aggregate. It was found that the density and workability of concrete mixtures significantly decreased with increase in the dosage of Lytag. Concrete mixtures containing Lytag were found to be stronger than normal weight concrete. However, the strength of the lightweight aggregate concrete is found to be maximum at an optimum dosage of the Lytag.
Keywords: Lytag, lightweight aggregate concrete, dosage, mixtures, optimisation
Lytag is a product used as lightweight coarse aggregate in producing lightweight concretes. Fly ash, bentonite and water are used as raw materials in manufacturing Lytag. The production of Lytag consists of mixing fly ash, bentonite and water together and then pelletising the mixture into spherical balls. Finally these rounded pellets are heated on a sinter strand to a temperature of around 1 300°C. This aggregate, with particle sizes typically ranging from 0.5 to 12 mm, is called sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate, more commonly known as Lytag lightweight aggregate (EuroLightCon 2000). The manufacturing of Lytag, using fly ash, has been frequently reported in literature (Moss 1976; Anon 1978; Buttler 1987). However, the production of other types of lightweight aggregate similar to Lytag has also been reported (Wainwright et al 2002; Boljanac et al 2007). Lytag is produced on an industrial scale by Lytag Ltd from its production units in the United Kingdom, Holland, Poland and China. Recently, Bulk Material International (BMI) has signed an agreement with Lytag Ltd for the marketing of Lytag lightweight aggregate in the Middle East.
Swamy and Lambert (1981), in their study on microstructure of Lytag aggregate, reported that the overall structure of a Lytag pellet is basically made up of unreacted cenospheres, which are fused together at their points of contact and/or are surrounded by a solidified honeycomb type structure, probably formed when some of the raw materials became semi-molten and gases escaped through them. They have revealed through X-ray spectroscopy that the major chemical elements from which Lytag pellets are composed are silica and alumina, with smaller amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. They found, furthermore, that an excellent bond forms between the Lytag pellets and a sand-cement matrix. The microstructure, chemical composition, and particle size distribution of Lytag aggregate are important factors which affect the performance of Lytag lightweight aggregate concretes. The microstructure of Lytag aggregate affects its strength, absorption and pozzolanic activity. These three properties of Lytag aggregate jointly have an influence on the strength of lightweight concretes (Wasserman & Bentur 1997). Some of the important physical properties of Lytag aggregate, typically reported by EuroLightCon (2000), are as follows: porosity of particles (40%), particle density (1 400 kg/m3), 30-minutes water absorption (15%), and 24-hours water absorption (18%). The particle size distribution of Lytag aggregate is specified in terms of percentages of different individual fractions. An individual fraction means a portion of aggregate belonging to particles of a specific size range. In their study on properties of Lytag-based concrete mixtures, EuroLightCon (2000) typically considered different particle size distributions made up of the individual fractions, as follows: 0.5-4 mm, 0.5-6 mm, 4-8 mm, and 6-12 mm. Most of the mixtures studied by EuroLightCon (2000) were made with 60% of Lytag belonging to 0.5-6 mm fraction, and 40% of Lytag belonging to 6-12 mm fraction.
Swamy and Lambert (1983) carried out a study on mix design and properties of concrete made from Lytag coarse aggregates and sand. They considered several initial trial mixtures with target strengths ranging from 20 to 60 MPa. Based on these trials they finally recommended three mixtures with target strengths of 30, 45 and 60 MPa with a slump in the range of 75 to 100 mm. For all three these mixtures, they kept effective water content and Lytag content constant at 175 and 715 kg/m3, respectively, and varied the cement content (250, 335 and 485 kg/m3), sand content (715, 645 and 515 kg/m3), and effective water/cement ratio (0.70, 0.53 and 0.36) respectively for mixtures having target strengths of 30, 45 and 60 MPa. Lytag Ltd (2006) has published the data on typical mix designs for Lytag concrete. The comprehensive data on mix designs consists of the proportioning details of various types of Lytag concretes, such as: skip mix (Lytag granular / natural sand), pump mix (Lytag granular / natural sand), skip mix (Lytag granular / PFA / natural sand), pump mix (Lytag granular / PFA / natural sand), skip mix (Lytag granular / GGBS / natural sand), pump mix (Lytag granular / GGBS / natural sand), skip mix (Lytag granular / Lytag fines), and pump mix (Lytag granular / Lytag fines). Beattie (2005) reported the development of mixtures of Lytag self-compacting and pumpable concretes.
Several researchers have reported the properties of Lytag concrete (Swamy & Lambert 1983; Bamforth 1987; Wainwright & Robery 1997; Bai et al 2004; Zhang 2011). Lytag concrete mixtures are typically used where low density concrete is required with the same structural integrity as that of normal weight concrete. Structural lightweight concretes, produced using Lytag as coarse aggregate and natural sand as fine aggregate, reduce unit weight by approximately 25% (oven-dry densities in the order of 1 750 kg/m3) over the normal weight concrete and still offer strengths exceeding 60-70 MPa. Reduction in the unit weight of concrete can lead to considerable cost savings, as the size and number of concrete sections, foundations and other structural members can be reduced. Compared to normal weight concrete, it has been found that Lytag concrete is easier to place, and has better compacting and finishing properties, enhanced durability, reduced coefficient of thermal expansion, improved insulating properties, and better fire resistance.
The work on which this paper is based was conducted to obtain an optimum mixture of structural lightweight aggregate concrete made using Lytag as coarse aggregate and natural sand as fine aggregate. For this purpose, four mixtures of Lytag concrete were designed, prepared and tested, considering different percentages of Lytag and sand, keeping cement content and water/ cement ratio constant at their typically selected values. A mixture of normal weight concrete was also considered in the study to compare the properties of Lytag concrete mixtures with the properties of normal weight concrete.
Type I cement (ordinary Portland cement) conforming to ASTM C150-07 was used in all the mixtures. Lytag aggregate having a maximum size of 19 mm and conforming to ASTM C-33-4 was used in all four mixtures of structural lightweight concrete. The chemical composition and physical properties of Lytag are presented in Table 1. The fine aggregate used in this investigation was dune sand. Specific gravity and water absorption of sand were measured to be 2.66 and 0.8% respectively. The grading curves of the Lytag and fine aggregates are shown in Figure 1. The crushed stone particles, with a maximum size of 25 mm, were used as coarse aggregate for preparing normal weight concrete. The specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate were measured to be 2.65 and 1.65%, respectively. Potable water from the laboratory tap was used to prepare and cure the specimens. Superplasticiser was used in all the mixtures for achieving adequate workability.
Design of concrete mixtures
Four mixtures of Lytag concrete were designed, with the following percentage combinations of Lytag and sand: (i) 45% Lytag and 55% sand; (ii) 50% Lytag and 50% sand; (iii) 55% Lytag and 45% sand; and (iv) 60% Lytag and 40% sand. Combined grading of Lytag and sand was carried out for all four combinations in accordance with ASTM C330-4. The combined aggregate grading curves obtained individually for all four mixtures of Lytag concrete are shown in Figures 2 to 5. For all four mixtures, cement content, micro-silica content, and water/cementitious materials ratio were kept constant at 400 kg/m3, 40 kg/m3 and 0.36 respectively. The cement content and water/cement ratio for the normal weight concrete mixture were the same as for the Lytag concrete mixtures. The coarse to fine aggregate ratio for normal weight concrete was kept as 1.5. For all five mixtures, the dosage of superplasticiser was kept as 5 litre/m3.
The design of all the concrete mixtures was carried out using the absolute volume method, assuming entrapped air contents of approximately 2% for Lytag concrete mixtures and 1% for normal weight concrete mixtures. The proportions of all five mixtures considered under this study are presented in Table 2.
Specimen preparation and testing
Concrete mixtures were prepared by mixing the ingredients in accordance with ASTM C 192. Fresh concrete mixtures were tested for slump, air content and density in accordance with ASTM C 143, ASTM C 173, and ASTM C 138, respectively. After testing the fresh concrete mixtures, casting of cylindrical specimens was carried out for determining compressive strengths in accordance with ASTM C 39 after seven and 28 days of water curing. Oven-dry and air-dry densities of the specimens were also determined after 28 days of water curing.
The results of the air content in fresh concrete mixtures are presented in Table 3. Normal weight concrete mixture with a maximum aggregate size of 25 mm has 1.8% air content against the approximately specified air content of 1.5% for 25 mm aggregate size. Lytag concrete mixtures with 19 mm maximum aggregate size should have air content of approximately 2%. However, it can be observed from Table 3 that the air content for the Lytag mixture with 45% Lytag aggregate is 2% and that air content increases with increase in the Lytag content.
A plot of slump test results is shown in Figure 6. It was found that the slump decreases significantly with increase in the Lytag content due to the high water absorption capacity and lower density of Lytag lightweight aggregate. Compared to normal weight concrete, the reduction in the slump was found to be 23% with 45% Lytag, and 62% with 60% Lytag. The average decrease in the slump is around 15% for every 5% increase in the Lytag content.
The variation in the density of fresh concrete with Lytag content is shown in Figure 7. As can be seen from Figure 7, the fresh density of Lytag concrete is reduced by around 12% at a Lytag content of 45%, and the density decreases with an increase in the Lytag content to around 21% at a Lytag content of 60%. It can be noted that the reduction in density is more significant when the Lytag content was increased from 45 to 50% than the reduction in the density when the Lytag content was increased beyond 50%. The variation in air-dry and oven-dry densities of the concrete mixtures after 28 days of curing is shown in Figure 8. As with fresh density, the reduction in air-dry and oven-dry densities was also more significant when the Lytag content was increased from 45 to 50%. The reduction in air-dry and oven-dry densities is insignificant when the the Lytag content was increased beyond 50%. The reductions in air-dry and oven-dry densities at 50% Lytag content were found to be around 22% and 26%, respectively. The results of both fresh and hardened densities indicate that the 50% dosage of Lytag can be considered as the optimum dosage for reducing the density of Lytag concrete.
The variation in 7-day and 28-day compressive strengths of concrete mixtures with Lytag content is shown in Figure 9. It should be noted that the difference between 7-day compressive strength in normal weight concrete is more than that of Lytag concrete. Furthermore, the strengths of the Lytag concrete mixtures are more than that of normal concrete. However, the strength of Lytag concrete increases with an increase in Lytag content only up to 50%, and then the strength decreases with increase in Lytag content. Therefore, from a strength point of view, the optimum dosage of Lytag was found to be 50%.
Based on the results of the experimental investigation presented in this paper, the following conclusions may be drawn:
- All four mixtures of Lytag concrete fulfil the requirements of lightweight concrete, as they have dry densities of less than 1 900 kg/m3.
- At the same water/cement ratio and cement content, the Lytag concrete mixtures have better strength than normal concrete. However, at the same superplas-ticiser content the workability of Lytag concrete mixtures is significantly reduced due to higher water absorption and lower density of Lytag aggregate.
- At 50% Lytag content the reduction in the dry density is around 25%. Beyond 50% of Lytag content, the reduction in the density is insignificant. The strength of Lytag concrete is found to be maximum at 50% Lytag content. Therefore, the optimum dosage of Lytag aggregate can typically be considered as 50% (by mass).
The authors gratefully acknowledge support received from the Department of Building Engineering and Technology, College of Architecture and Planning, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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ASSOC PROF SHAMSAD AHMAD, who holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Indiar Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India, has been involved in several funded research projects. He has published over 40 research papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings, and has taught many graduate and undergraduate courses mainly related to mechanics, structural materials and durability of concrete structures. Presently he is Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
PROF YASSIN SHAHER SALLAM holds a PhD (NDT Engineering) from the Rouen University Haut Normandie, France. He has published more than fifty scientific articles and held many positions, including Engineering Consultant, Head of Civil Engineering Department, Vice-Dean, and Dean. Presently he is Professor of Structural Engineering in the Building Science and Technology Department of the College of Architecture and Planning, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
ISHAQ ABDUL RAZZAQ AL-HASHMI holds a BS in Building Engineering from the University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Presently he is working as Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Building Engineering at the College of Architecture and Planning, University of Dammam.


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It's not the Yankees losing in the divisionals, nor a conference rival pantsing Alabama midseason. Nor is it quite the Lakers fizzling in May, or the Cowboys losing year after year after year after delicious year.
No, we won't truly feel the full, exuberant schadenfreude of No. 1 Duke losing until it happens, inevitably, in the Sweet Sixteen, a couple of months from now. And yet, each season, on the day when Duke first stumbles, and especially in losing to a team the Blue Devils have every historical right to regard as a weak-sister rival, America's collective heart grows a couple of sizes. In Heaven, the delayed radio call interrupts the feel-good Tommy Dorsey standards playing on the clubhouse PA, to cheer the gathered souls whose yuppie ennui at having found a frictionless eternal bliss needs a rousing news flash now and again. Birds and dogs and deer and meerkats and tapirs and narwhals, so sensitive to sounds and smells outside our conscious perception, perk up for no apparent reason, keyed in as they are to cheery seismic vibrations pulsing through the earth.
Duke lost. To N.C. State, or something. Dontcha know the Dookies just hate that.
Yes, they do. Here's evidence of that. It's a beautiful thing to behold:
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The shutout win in game two is the first 1-0 shutout victory in the program's seven-year history.
St. Joseph's (7-6) remains over .500 on the season and has won six of their last eight games, while SUNYIT (5-8) has dropped four of their last five ball games.
The first game of the day saw the Bears jump out to an early 3-1 lead after two innings of play, helped by a Cutrone two-RBI single and a Francis Rapp (Oceanside/Baldwin) RBI single up the middle. After surrendering an unearned run in the first, St. Joseph's starter Donny Pagano (Staten Island, N.Y./St. Peter's) settled in and pitched three shutout innings.
The Bears were not able to add onto their lead as Wildcats starter Jeff Albright put up two consecutive scoreless innings going into the fifth. SUNYIT took the lead for good with a six-run fifth to take a 7-3 lead, chasing Pagano with two outs in the frame.
A pitcher's duel broke out between Cutrone and Wildcats starter Joseph Redmond in game two. The two pitchers went toe-to-toe for the entire game, putting up zeroes on the scoreboard .
The two teams combined for only 12 hits in the game, but shaky SUNYIT defensive play – the Wildcats committing five miscues in the nightcap – came back to haunt them as St. Joseph's was able to break through with the lone run of the game in the sixth on a pair of errors.
Cutrone went the distance scattering seven hits and one walk, while striking out three to improve to 2-1 on the mound this year.
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'Tonight Show' move to NY: Should 'Late Show' be worried?
Now that it seems likely that The Tonight Show will return to New York with Jimmy Fallon as its new host, the question is whether a new round of booking wars will emerge between NBC and CBS' The Late Show with David Letterman. Up until now, the east and west coast locales for the late-night shows have made it relatively easy for publicists: New York-based actors do David Letterman, Los Angeles-based ones visit Jay Leno and the Hollywood-based Jimmy Kimmel. But a new Manhattan-based locale for The Tonight Show would not only reinvigorate the NBC franchise but potentially force actors to make a hard choices: Do you ignore a beloved veteran like Letterman to sit on Fallon's couch?For now, many talent reps see the rumored move as a positive — and not just for Kimmel, who will become the only 11:30 p.m. game in town once The Tonight Show moves out of California.
"I think it's going to be fantastic to have The Tonight Show back in New York City," said veteran publicist Simon Halls. "That's where The Tonight Show originated and there is something about that history coupled with the sophistication of New York City that makes the show feel that much more special and exciting. There won't be any issues booking talent because of location. Letterman and Fallon both get to pick from the cream of the crop for guests now, and location has never been an issue."
Others aren't so sure. Says one late night veteran, "it depends on whether the two shows tell publicists they will play nice or they tell publicists they will not follow each other." Adds a longtime personal publicist, "It's not ideal, only because talent are mostly based in Los Angeles, and unless networks or studios fund a trip, it's hard to get clients to New York. And with clients who have limited availability and can't always travel, it's so easy to just have them pop over to Burbank to do Leno." Another high-profile publicist put it more bluntly: "Not a tough choice. I would take Letterman over Fallon."
But will Letterman even stick around to host? CBS recently extended his contract through 2014, but Letterman, who is 65, may not want to renew once his pact expires. By the end of his current deal, Letterman will have been doing late-night TV for more than 32 years, two years longer than what Johnny Carson did on The Tonight Show. Fallon may face a whole new competitor at CBS next year.
That is, unless the transition at The Tonight Show occurs sooner rather than later. Some industry insiders believe the lightning speed at which the news has traveled about a Tonight Show succession plan may prompt NBC to make a change earlier rather than after the 2014 Winter Olympics in February — the rumored target date for Fallon's takeover. Jay Leno's pay or play deal on The Tonight Show extends through 2014 so he'll have to be paid out if he's booted any earlier.
Unfortunately, NBC is staying mum on the subject; it hasn't confirmed anything other than to say it is building fancy new digs for Fallon in New York. But at least one Peacock honcho is hinting toward a change. Late Night executive producer Lorne Michaels talked to GQ about Fallon's chances to take over the Tonight Show and had this to say: "I'm not allowed to say it — yet. But I think there's an inevitability to it. He's the closest to Carson that I've seen of this generation."
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I was sent all the three styles of the Eyeko Brush Mascara but Im reviewing the Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara one for the sake of this post. The formula is the same for each mascara I just preferred the brush on this one to the others. The mascara itself is really good, its formula is thick, waxy and really darkly pigmented. Definitely a true black. I don't find it flakey or drying. It lasts a really long time too, I dont find myself having to top up because its gone grey or come off. It takes a bit of work to get off, but nothing too tricky to remove.
The Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara is a really small, thin pointy brush, Which when I opened the package I thought that this was the one of the three Eyeko Brush Mascara styles (Skinny, Curvy & Fat) I'd like the least. But I actually found myself liking it the most. I found it much easier to getting really long, dolly like lashes, especially on my lower lashes. I think chunky brushes make it hard to get right into the smaller lashes on the inner corners . The Skinny Brush makes it easy to apply the product close to the root of the lash without transferring onto you lid. Overall it gives me a really wide eyed Twiggy look which I loved! Really long and spiked out, some may say it could border on spider lashes, but personally I love long lashes!
The product is really good, dont get me wrong. I'd say its worth the money but I personally think the price hike in Eyeko is a bit much. I've been in two minds about actually reviewing the product. On one hand I think its possibly one of my favourite mascaras, but I feel its incredibly over priced and I would never pay that much for it. Its the kind of product I like but wouldnt pay for myself. I think this is maybe because I grew up seeing Eyeko as a cheap, drugstore brand. All the rebranding in the world isn't going to make me feel something else about a brand because the packaging is different and they are sold exclusively in Harvey Nichols. For the price you could buy a true high end mascara, YSL faux clis for example, which I think is fair enough because its a designer brand. The idea of paying £15 for this really puts me off.


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Linking BPM to Running Speed
How to work out which BPM to choose: The run2rhythm program is essentially coupling running cadence to music.
With running, very few people can sustain a steady rhythmic pace over an extended period. Many tend to start too fast and don't get to finish the distance intended, or within the time targeted for the run. The run may not last as long as they intended….."puffed out early!"
Outdoor running:
- Run for 15 minutes at a pace you are comfortable with
- If you are starting out this will be slower than if you are a conditioned runner.
- During that run count your steps for 1 minute. Do this several times to get an average.
- Then, refer to the chart below to determine the BPM you should choose.
I think in their description they're smearing cadence (steps per minute) and running speed. In a car you've got tachometer and speedometer, tach measure cadence of engine, speedo is mph of vehicle. Like running in place is steps / min and 0 mph. To extend my analogy too far ... a pump is an engine (like a car engine) that runs at one rpm all day. A pump's engine's rpm was chosen to be at it's peak efficiency. Running is much the same way. There is little reason to deviate at ALL from YOUR personal efficient cadence when endurance running.
What is 'my' natural cadence? My resonance? Well it depends, but not by much! You can experiment by just hopping in place (two foot hops to start with) like you're jump roping. Start out springing up once a second. You'll notice that's so slow that the spring energy you loaded on your tendons dissipates before your next hop. Try two hops per second boing-boing-boing, you should notice that some energy is stored then released to help you spring back up. As a boundary condition try hopping as fast as you can. It's WORK! A typical figure to work with is 180 steps per minute (aka 90 strides per minute). If you want to synch that up to music or an audio metronome (many apps available for phones, or search metronome on amazon.com).
I treat 180 spm as a MINIMUM. If you're running there is no good reason to allow that stored elastic energy to dissipate, use it for your next stride and it doesn't hang around long! ;). An interesting test is to search for your maximum. Fun thing to try at a track, do a series of 200m with rests each one increase a few strides per minute. After 205-210 it's really hard to keep up. What's your max?
Note: if you are synching up to music or beats, treat each beat as a foot LIFT, (not foot fall) otherwise you'll find yourself planting your foot unnaturally hard.
Enjoy and let us know how it goes!


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Chad Adams hit two 3-pointers during a key second-half run to spur No. 20 New Mexico to a 75-62 victory over Nevada on Saturday.
With the Lobos (19-3, 6-1 Mountain West) trailing 51-50, Adams started a 10-2 surge and then capped it as New Mexico went ahead to stay at 60-53.
Hugh Greenwood led New Mexico with 15 points, while Malik Story had 20 for the Wolf Pack (11-10, 2-5). Nevada's Deonte Burton, who came into the game leading the conference in scoring at 18.5 per game, finished with 13 points, 11 of those in the second half.
Burton brought the Wolf Pack within four points at 60-56 with a 3-pointer at the 5:40 mark, but the Lobos closed the game on a 15-6 run.
New Mexico led throughout the first half, but never took a lead greater than six points. Nevada took its first lead early in the second half when Burton scored five straight points to turn a 37-34 into a 39-37 edge.
The teams combined to go 21 for 47 from behind the arc. The difference for the Lobos, however, was the bench play as Adams scored 10 and Demetrius Walker 12 to hold a 32-6 advantage.
New Mexico shot 28 for 50, topping the 50-percent mark for the third time this season, which helped offset a rare subpar game at the line, where the Lobos went 8 of 14.


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7thHeaven / Re: Game Converter 7H.exe can't find my installation file....?« on: 2016-10-14 00:25:42 »
Matter of opinion and experience on this one. You will run into an FF7 not working after updating, trust me. But you can always run the GC again and choose the Overwrite option. That's specifically why it has that option.
I have updates installed on my Windows 7 PC... but i didn't think that would be an issue...
but it STILL doesn't give me any overwrite option cos it has no permissions :/


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Band: Horror Vacui
Album title: Return Of The Empire
Release date: 26 October 2014 (digital)/25 April 2015 (EU vinyl release)
Label: Avant! Records, Legion Of The Dead Records, Black Water Records
Treading on the musical and cultural border that links dark punk with goth, Horror Vacui is one of the most singular additions to the current roster of sinister rock bands. With its debut album, In Darkness You Will Feel Alright (2012), they already managed to recover what moths had eaten over decades of boring replicas. They merge elements from deathrock, post-punk and gothic rock with a strong personality into songs that keep intact the band's punk belligerence. In that sense, Horror Vacui recalls the days when groups like Vex, Lords Of The New Church, UK Decay or The Dark - just to mention a few - freely moved among those shadowy punk-rooted territories, just before they splitted apart into distinct genres. Horror Vacui regains the bygone grandeur of sinister rock from a honest D.I.Y. instinct.
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45 RPM Weekend … Part 2
No, you didn't miss anything, I'll get to Part 1 when I get to it. But right now I'm talking about Sunday 08/05 at JC Cove right smack dab in the middle of the Nautical Mile in Freeport.
Now I had a few thoughts in my head walking into this gig, I had seen the band only two nights before for an hour set at the Brooklyn Bowl, and only once in the past, but I knew I was in for a good time. These guys know how to move a crowd, and I was looking forward to one hell of a gig, which is partially why I was surprised when a few days early I got a less than lukewarm reaction to me being there. See, I'm buddies with a member of the band, and when I told him I was thinking of coming down he answered with an "oh…" Turns out, he's not a fan of the sweaty musician in the hot sun look, and was worried the pictures would make him look even worse than he already does. He invited me to the Brooklyn Bowl gig, because the lights and real stage would make him look prettier. (That's part 1)
I mentioned all this to another pal of mine, a musician I've shot more than a few times, and he responded with "Yeah, I see his point. But then again, you never make anyone look bad." So I was pretty sure I was gonna make the gig, and when the same person who gave me an "oh…" suddenly needed a ride to the gig, the deal was sealed.
It turned out to be a perfect day for an outdoor show, an amazing crowd, and the band was flawless. If you've never seen them, 45rpm are the self appointed rulers of that cheesy feel good move your butt music of the 70s we all know the words to. Not that they need us to, because vocalist Danny Calvanga needs no help at all. He's got that voice that can tackle everything from a hard rocker to the soft ballads that make your heart swoon. He's also got the style and skills needed to be the perfect front man, kinda like the pilot of jet plane, because there's not a slacker behind him. Bobby Simons controls an endless supply of sounds from his keyboards, and is always spot on with his delivery. One of those guys that because of his incredible talent make it look easy too. Across the stage from him handling both guitar and keyboards … and even a vocal or two is Mike Hack. I don't think many people even know how much he's adding to the band, but without him the sound wouldn't be as full and rich as it is. Michael Barberich looks the typical long haired skinny guitar slinger, although that's not a requirement for the position. His ability, however is. He flies his instrument through the groove and brings those licks that make these songs the classics they are.
While the keyboards and guitars are what we all know and love about a song, it's the rhythm section that makes our feet move and our asses shake. In that department, 45rpm is blessed with two monsters. Simon Walsh is the bass player I'd want to be if I could do anything other than play a radio. He locks that groove down and never drops it. I think if a lightning bolt struck him in the middle of a song, he wouldn't drop until the tune was over. Plus he looks and acts like Danny Kaye. Sitting way in the back, hidden behind her kit is Linda Mackley whose smile is almost as big as her ability to stomp out that beat and move the room. It was a pleasure to be stuck next to her for a tune (oops, that's in part 1) because I could watch her play drums all night.
But you know what … these cats are only part of the reason I wanted to hit the show, because this is the thing that people tend to forget about outdoor afternoon gigs… the audience can be seen just as well as the band. So as I shot 45 RPM doing their thing, I turned my lens the other direction towards the smiling faces cutting up the rug and boogieing down. (Are they 45RPM heads? And how do I get a 45 RPM necklace?)
But don't take my word for it… come down to the next gig. Keep up with them on Facebook and be there, or Simon will come get you …
All of the day's shots can be seen on my gallery … here…
All of the day's shots can be seen on my gallery … here…
Taking Photos On The Radio
If you're like me, you've probably lived your whole life thinking there was a little man who lived inside your stereo and woke up every time you turned it on. That's one of the reasons I was so excited when Pops Rizzo & The Bra-jole Brothers invited me along for their appearance on Gotham Radio's "Neir's Music Spotlight" with host Chris Piccione.
So the band, Chris and I slipped into the tiny little studio when the show is recorded for an hour of some great conversation with the band, some tacks off the CD and a great live rendition of "The Rumba Song". I happily let them do their thing as I tried to silently document the event (I'm hoping my shutter sounds don't come out on the final take, LOL).
Afterwards the we ducked back into Neirs Tavern next door where their weekly Poetry Slam was going on. Even though the music didn't fit the Poetry Slam theme, the organizers were kind enough to let the guys go on for a few tunes and instantly they had a bar full of new fans.
The broadcast will be on GothamRadio.com this Tuesday, March 6th from 8-9pm and again on Friday March 9th from 11am-12pm. After that I'm hoping it'll be up on the their archives. If you can, try to listen in, the band sounds great, and they gave me a huge and unexpected plug on air.
And don't forget… Pops Rizzo and the Bra-jole Brothers are playing Saturday March 10th at Neirs, so come down for some great tunes, cold beers and some magical moments.
All the shots from that night can be seen here…
All the shots from that night can be seen here…
Music Is My Religion
Beside Jimi Hendrix's quote (which is the title of this piece), I always thought Bob Marley sang it best when he stated "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."
That's why we do crazy things like drive 1 1/2 hours through a torrential rain storm just to spend a few hours soaking up tunes and witnessing the creation of magic. That's exactly what we did on Saturday, after working a morning overtime shift, Kim and I hopped in the car and headed west to lovely Blairstown NJ to catch the second night of the East Coast debut of The Contribution.
Yes, I was excited about going to Blairstown because it's the location of the "town" scenes in the original Friday the 13th … and yes, I got my photo taken by the arches that Robbi Morgan walks through, but I was even more excited to see The Contribution. Tim Carbone, Phil Ferlino, Matt Butler, Keith Mobsey and Jeff Miller together on stage in an amazing ensemble of master musicians.
But sadly… I left my gear at home. Never being to the theater, I wasn't sure of their policy, and in hindsight I was glad I did. Not just because of the awkward layout of the place (remember this is a real theater, but also because the one photog that was there was bordering on embarrassing. After seeing her lie down on stage, I was ready for her to stand up on the bar to get shots. She must have been with the band, or they didn't mind, but it's that kind of total unprofessional attitude that gives us concert photographers a bad name. I will note though that there were at least two other guys with SLRs who managed to stay out of the way and hidden.
Anyway… as the band played, my mind drifted back a few months and only a few miles away to The Sherman. Ahh, the Sherman theater. As readers of my blog will know, the Thanksgiving Railroad Earth shows are pretty much the most important part of my musical year. This year the boys raged in style, taking over the whole town and providing before and after entertainment in the local bars. It was like a good appetizer and desert, but as always, it's the main course that counts. Once again, Railroad Earth brought their best game, and burned the place down. Knowing the Sherman was very camera friendly, and also knowing I wasn't going to lie on stage or stand on the bar, I came back with some quality stuff.
I also managed to get autographs from the whole band on photos I had taken of them, to add to my collection.
So we drove back from an incredible night with The Contribution, with an awesome autographed CD, under thankfully clear skies. You know what I think is the one good thing about music? Just when you think you've heard it all… it's time for another show.
Here's some of the shots of Railroad Earth November 2012, the rest can be seen here
Sometimes all it takes is a few light bulbs to make some memorable images.
Of course removing the glass from the bulb without breaking the filament was the tricky part, but once that was accomplished, all it took was getting the right exposure and focus. The flame and smoke did the rest of the work.
The Freight Rumbles Through Greenpoint
Saturday night at The Place in Brooklyn with The Freight rockin' the joint isn't a bad way to spend an evening.
The Freight is a tight four piece comprised of veterans of the Brooklyn music scene. The band sounded great … and not just because Kim was running the soundboard. Joey Reirdon sets the beat with his expert chops.I've been a fan, and a friend of Joe for a long time, watching him in awe back in the day when he played with Flying Blind and The South Side Boogie Band. To this day, Joe on the list of my top ten drummers. Holding down the bottom end is Bill Harvey, pushing his four strings along to create that fat layer that guitarist Michael Barron can work off of. Mike coaxes the perfect tones from his rig and it's the vocals of Kevin Lay that seals the deal. Kevin's deep bass voice coats each song, making them charge through the air …well like a freight train.
Keep your eyes peeled for their next stop…
See more shots from the night here
See more shots from the night here
Loving You
There in the swirling midst of music, in front of the Mark Mercer's keyboards, Ryan found Sheri and Sheri found Ryan. They're still there… at every show, dancing together. It's a Max Creek love story at it's finest.
I met Sheri and Ryan through Creek and it's one of the best friendships I've formed in my life. They're both so caring and friendly that it's impossible not to like them. Since they opened their room at Rochester, and they opened their site at Camp Creek it was a joy for us to be part of their wedding.
Sheri looked beautiful in her wedding dress, and she kept her spunk with her funky purple shoes. Ryan's eyes lit up when he saw her, the way they always do. True to their personality they were married in a gazebo in the park, followed but a small reception with close friends and family, and of course music.
"Each night I pray we'll never part
Because the love within my heart
Grows stronger from day to day.
Best I try, hard I try
To reassure and satisfy.
You know I'd be lost if you went away."
To see more images from their day, visit here
To see more images from their day, visit here
I Like Candy
Actually, I don't really. Every year Kim is amazed how I can sit by and not even notice the 3000+ lbs of Halloween candy that the kids bring home… maybe that's why we had so much around the house.
Seriously though, today was another Sunday afternoon that really wasn't about the subject matter. Friend, and photographer extraordinaire Jeff Stubblefield has been being a lot of work and producing amazing results with his home-made light box. So I figured I'd steal the idea, make my own and see what came out of it. I set everything up using a big cardboard box, some sheets of banner paper and my SB-900s.
So I spent some time lost in lighting and aperture settings, another training day. Some pretty sweet still life huh?
A few more shots can be seen here… on my Grasp The Moment Photography Facebook page
Gettin' Dirty With Sister Sparrow
My first visit to the Brooklyn Bowl was to see a killer band that brings it hard, none other than Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds. Truth be told I was looking for a night off, so I left the camera at home and Kim & I just enjoyed a night of great music with great friends. Sometimes that's just what the doctor ordered.
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds is a powerhouse. Drummer Bram Kincheloe and Aidan Carroll on bass lay down a solid groove foundation which Sasha Brown masterfully weaves his guitar work through. Jackson Kincheloe steps out blowing his harmonica and sets the room on fire. he blows those magic notes which dance through your ears but it's the solid wall of horns that gets your ass up and moving. JJ Byars, Phil Rodriguez, Ryan Snow and Johnny Butler are a horn section to be reckoned with. Either together in tight delicious blend, or stepping out for a solo spot, these four guys blow their hearts into every note. Dancing through this already tight soundscape is Arleigh Kincheloe, who's got the vocal inflections and style of an all time great blues mistress. She mastered the fine art of delivery her lyrics with the needed punch, but also knowing when to side step and let the raging freight train around her roar down the track. Together they're a complete package of funk that guarantees a good time.
I did shoot the band the last time I caught them when I was working the Rock n Roll Resort in April. So crank up some funky tunes here and enjoy some shots… and don't forget to pre-order their new CD!
Where Time Takes Us
How many of us know where we will be in 50 years? I doubt any of us, least of all me. Maybe Mary and Frank didn't know the details, but something tells me that when they exchanged vows a half a century ago, they knew they'd still be together. So we were thrilled when they asked us to be a part of their magical night, a Fiftieth Wedding Celebration filled with family and friends. Their original wedding was a simple one so Frank pulled out all the stops for his bride, and the night was elegant in every way, thanks in part to our great friend Gary the DJ who kept the crowd on their feet.
Here's to another 50, you two lovebirds…
A Conversation with Brian Walter
Below is an interview I took part in with Colin Butterworth of the "Just Takin' Pictures" group on Facebook…" Usually I'm the one doing the interviews, but this month the tables were turned and it was my turn in the hot seat…
A conversation with Brian Walter
By Colin Butterworth in Just Takin' Pictures
We have a treat this month. Instead of Brian interviewing one of us, I have interviewed Brian. I couldn't pass up the chance to return to New York to do the interview.
I had the great pleasure to meet Brian in 2010 when my wife and I visited New York. Brian was so gracious to pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel in Manhattan. Not only that, he gave us some amazing insights into New York. I think this shows what a great person Brian is and I am thrilled to call him a friend.
Anyway, ladies and gentlemen, I give you the man, the legend, Brian Walter.
1. Standard question, what is in your camera bag? What equipment and programs do you use? Also, if you could add one thing to your camera bag, what would it be?
I'm very happy to say the bag is getting pretty full. I've got two bodies, the Nikon D90 and the Nikon D7000. My glass collection is growing, with a Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.5, a Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR DX, a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF-S and the newest, a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM. I've got two SB900s and wireless transmitters, no name, I'm still saving up for Pocket Wizards. Ive got an awesome set of macro filters which I got for $20.00 off EBAY. Oh, and safety pins, a flashlight, tie wraps and tons of other little nic-naks.
Being a nerd, I custom built my PC to suit my photography. Its powered by a 2.9ghz quad core and 4 gig of RAM. I have a dedicated 2.0 Tb drive for my photography work, which is backed up on a 2.0 TB external. I've also got a 120BG hard drive that is a dedicated scratch disc for Photoshop and my RAW file cache. I'd be a mess without Adobe LightRoom, it's the center of my photo-editing world. That's augmented with Adobe Photoshop, but every since the release of LightRoom 3.x, I find myself using PS less and less.
If I could add one thing????? OMG, how could I choose??? Well, I guess what I find myself dreaming mostly about these days is the Nikon 24mm f/1.4G AF-S ED.
2. Most people have different stories behind why they take photos, what is your story? What lead you to photography?
I guess you can say it runs in the family. My grandfather was a photographer, and my mother was too. I grew up with her always taking photos of us.
The biggest factor in myself turning to photography was when I discovred that through it. I finally had something to share. I could never play an instrument, or sing, which really was fine with me since never liked the spotlight much anyway, but I discovered that by staying in the shadows, camera in hand, I could capture what was going on Afterwards, when the music had faded and the equipment was packed up, it was my images that brought people back to that moment. Recently when I was working with a bride getting ready I heard her squeal with delight and say to her bridemaids "He's photographing my shoes!!!" and she was so happy I was paying attention to the little things.
3. You brought this group together when you created "Just Takin' Pictures". What motivated you to create the group?
I am a knowledge junkie. I love picking people's brains and learning all I can. I feel that everyone has something to contribute, from the beginner to the most seasoned pro. I also learn a lot from looking at other people's work. Whether it's the use of light, or the way subjects are posed in a frame, I study other people's work, and find ways to apply it to my own. I feel it's the best way to grow. Even if I don't comment, I look at every image that gets posted not only in the group, but on everyone's pages. I've spent twenty minutes sometimes pouring over every detail. In your case for example, I doubt I'm ever going to be in the locations you've been, and see the sights you see, but I am always studying your expertise in composition and it flashes through my head when I look through my own lens.
4. Each month you have presented these wonderful interviews, of our fellow group members, with insightful and thoughtful questions. Is this your natural talent shining through as a journalist, or have you had some training?
Oh no way, I'm no Edward Morrow, I just like to talk. (Before I go on, I want to point out that this idea was borrowed from a photo forum I was on. I loved the idea, but felt it was never used to it's full potential.) As I said I'm a knowledge junkie and I've discovered over the years – mostly in talking to musicians – that artists usually don't know how to put an answer into words. However if you approach it from a round about way, you'll get a lot more insight into it. Instead of finding out why someone did one thing, find out what makes them tick and you'll get a much clearer picture. There is so much talent in our group, and everyone deserves to be in the spotlight, it's just my pleasure to help with that.
5. What is your favourite and least favourite thing to photography? Also, if you could photography anything in the world, what would you take a photo of?
My favorite thing to photography? Life. I did the flowers and trees and gravestones thing for a very long time and I've grown bored with it. These days I love seeing the joy and excitement of life reflected in some one's eye. The passion a musician gives his art, the smile of a happy couple, the laughter of a child. Of course, it goes without saying that above all else, seeing my kids and my family happy and laughing as I take the shot is the best thing in the world. My least favorite thing? I don't know if I could point a specific thing, but more like specific situations. It's that client who won't co-operate. It's when my kids are in that mood and won't smile, or at least feign interest. And worst of all, it's when the god damn stage lights aren't where I need them to be, there's too much smoke and the freaking mic stands are in the way!
If I could give up all responsibilities? Photograph whatever I wanted??? Well, See you guys later, I'm going on tour. Don't even care with who, I'm just hitting the big stage, sneaking in the shadows at the Hollywood Bowl or the Royal Albert Hall waiting for "that moment"
6. You have a wonderful family who obviously mean a lot to you. How has/does your family affect your photography?
Wonderful doesn't cut it, I've got the best family in the world and I can see it reflected in every photo I take. The love and inspiration they give me what keeps me going. My two sons, and Kim's son as well, are my source of joy and relaxation when I'm not working. They keep me young at heart and remind that the simplest things in life can make you the happiest.
On top of that I've got the love of a fantastic woman who is just what I need in life. She laughs at my crazy, creative ideas, and then immediately starts working with me trying to them into reality. She's also my business partner, and she handles the stuff I can't even begin to deal with. Between sessions she's handling prices, advertising, and booking the next session. Once we get to the session she handles everything from setting up the next shot (which is mandatory for large weddings) to fusing with dresses, fixing ties, and giving out corsages. I'm serious when I say I have no idea how I could try to do anything without her. Without her, Grasp The Moment Photography would still be an idea in my head.
7. I personally think you live in the greatest city I have ever visited! I found there were endless photo opportunities there during my brief visit. Do you ever find yourself struggling for subject matter of lacking inspiration to take photos in New York?
Yes, NYC, being the capital of the planet, is always full of things to see and do. I don't live in the middle of the hustle and bustle, though. My neighborhood is a quiet one, with lots of trees and no skyscrapers. With that being said, being a photographer in NYC sometimes presents more problems than it solves. For starters, the competition is fierce. There are over 8 million people in the five boros, and almost as many digital cameras. Everything is big in NYC and weddings are no exception. Seeing that I'm still just starting out, I'm nowhere near ready to break into the market in my own hometown. Space is also an issue, living in a second floor apartment mean there's hardly any room for us, forget considering a home studio.
8. Inspiration can come in many guises, artists, works of art, people, family etc. and not only one thing can inspire us to take photos. From where or what do you draw your inspiration from?
I find the best inspiration comes from being confident in yourself, your abilities and being lost in te moment. Worrying about details, and anything else except for what you're doing, turns photography an arduous chore. That's why I think learning about your gear, and how it works, is such a vital part of the process. I find most photographers want to hurry up and get over with the basics, but when your equipment can become an extension of yourself, and you can command it and make it do what you want, when you want, you will find yourself in a zone where the images just begin to flow.
9. You have been active in taking concert photos in recent times and you are also branching out to weddings and other photography sessions. You are also a certified professional. Where would you like your photography to take you in the future? Do you think it could be a viable career?
I don't know about a full time career, at least for now. I've got too many financial responsibilities and obligations to jump in feet first and quit my day job. I wouldn't mind picking up some more weddings – we already have some book for the summer of 2012 – and some more session work. But I'll always be true to my love of concert photography, and I'm sure you'll still see me on the side of a stage, camera in hand.
10. We have unfortunately come to my final question. As we touched on in my interview I had the privilege to travel around the world on my honeymoon which was a trip of a lifetime. If you had the chance to travel around the world what locations would you like to visit and capture through your lens?
Well it's no secret that I left my heart in San Francisco. I was there last summer and fell in love with the town a million times over. I could very easily see myself living on the west coast, driving through the amazing beaches, mountains and deserts of California, taking it all in, and seeing what other moments I could grasp.
Now Brian, please select three of your images you'd like to share with us…
Only three photos to share???
Ok … first is this one
This one from my latest wedding. It was done after
the ceremony as we were doing family shots. The sun was setting, and I was worrying about loosing the natural light for all the family shots I did. As Kim ran around getting "who is in this photo" and "who is in the next one." I kept one eye on that sun. Thankfully it worked and I got everything I needed to get in. As we were wrapping up, I looked at the sun again and suddenly saw it differently. I quickly grabbed the bride and groom and positioned them with the golden rays of the sun behind them. I don't even think I told them to kiss, they were just that much in love. Why this photo represents to me, is an accomplishment on my part, because it was more than a "happy accident" I knew what I wanted it to look like and I what I needed to do to get that result.
Next I had to go back to my love of music…
One of those moments when the lights hit just right, the mic stand wasn't in the way, everything lined up. Everyone else on stage seemed to move just out of the shot, and I took it. It just so happened to be Johnny Grubb's last east coast show, which makes the shot even that much more special.
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My crazy guys. There are no fake smiles in this shot, no forced expression, just pure goofiness, which is where my boys are the happiest. Being crazy, loving life, and enjoying our time together. Its photos like this that just keep me looking for the next shot.


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This lesson teaches first and second grade students how to formulate research questions and write letters. The lesson uses the nonfiction picture book Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies to present factual information about blue whales and the fiction picture book Dear Mr. Blueberry by Simon James to demonstrate how a letter can be used to ask questions and foster inquiry about blue whales. Depending on the level of your students, whole class, small group, or individual letters about blue whales are then written, revised, and sent to an online scientist.
LeVine, J.E. (2002). Writing letters to support literacy. The Reading Teacher, 56, 232234.
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Last week I had started a draft for this blog post with a working title of "Happy Place." Except a lot's happened between now and then. As I laid awake after a much needed cry fest last night, the only thing I could think of was that it was time for me to "get real." Too often we feel the pressures of putting on that happy face, even though we know well and good we are holding back tears or anxieties that eventually come to a head when we're least expecting it. Last night was one of those times. I was preparing to give my son a bath just like any other night, but this night he insisted on having a "boo boo" that was going to hurt if he put his foot in the water. Oh dear. So for a solid five minutes (felt like 30) I tried every bribe in the book, until tears ensued and dad walked in asking buddy what's wrong. To which I went off on a lightening speed explanation on why I'm so frustrated after trying to negotiate with a toddler for ten minutes, which results in said dad backing out of the bathroom slowly, very slowly.


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Jurors in the Aug. 12 church shooting case will be brought in from Greene County, Mo., for a trial, set to begin in June.
A change of venue request has been granted for a Neosho man accused of murder in the wake of the deadly Aug. 12 church shooting.
During a pre-trial conference Monday, Presiding Judge Timothy Perigo granted a request from Eiken Elam Saimon's legal counsel for a change of venue in the case. However, Perigo ordered that prospective jurors in the upcoming June murder trial be drawn from Greene County. Saimon's trial is to begin June 23.
Saimon is accused of murdering three Micronesian pastors — Kernel Rehobson, Intenson Rehobson and Kuhpes Jesse Ikosia on Aug. 12. He also faces four counts of first degree assault, a felony charge of armed criminal action, and a charge of felonious restraint.
Saimon is accused of entering the church and opening fire on the congregation.
Kernel Rehobson was senior pastor of a Micronesian congregation which gathered at the church for worship on Sunday afternoons, while Intenson Rehobson and Ikosia were pastors. Several other members of the congregation were injured in the shooting incident.
Saimon surrendered to authorities after briefly holding the congregation hostage.
Saimon, a native of Pohnpei, was not a member of the congregation. Saimon is also charged with second-degree statutory rape and second degree statutory sodomy in connection with an incident that took place two days before the shooting.
Saimon is accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old niece because she and some of her friends allegedly used his car without his permission, authorities have told the Daily News.
Saimon will be back in court Dec. 17 for pre-trial conferences in both cases.
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Mother nature joined the workout today with thunder and rain ending the on-the-field stuff around 11 a.m.
The most popular places became the weight room and the two indoor batting cages at Bright House Field. Pitchers migrated to the weight room for conditioning and hitters lined up to get their cuts in in the cages. Hitters never seem to tire of hitting. The games are busy as early as 8 every morning.
Before the workout, the players had dermatology and eye exam, a spring training tradition.
Rain also cut short a tryout camp at the Joe DiMaggio fields across the street. 70 players who have been in the various independent leagues were invited to show off their skills to the Phillies staff. It is simply leaving no stone unturned.
The tryout will continue at 9 tomorrow morning.
Ex-Phillie Von Hayes, who will be the manager Lancaster Barnstormers in the Atlantic League, was also on hand to check out the players.
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Jimmy Rollins will receive the J. Warren Hughes Champion for Youth Award tonight at the annual Clearwater for Youth Banquet. The award has been presented for 22 years to the person whose "virtue, character and athletic contribution are an inspiration to today's youth."
Rollins is being recognized for all the charity work he does in the community.
Say What?
Todd Zolecki, in the Inquirer earlier this week, ran a note from Baseball Prospectus.com. The sit released its PECOTA projected standings for 2008: Mets 96-66, Braves 86-76, Phillies 84-78.
What does PECOTA stand for? Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm. Sounds like a runaway computer geek. Notice, common sense isn't part of the description. Too many dotcoms in this world.
Besides, the only PECOTA I've ever heard of was Bill, the Atlanta Brave Mitch Williams struck out to give the Phillies the 1993 National League pennant.
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That's the in-thing on websites these days. Thanks to Scott Palmer, the Phillies are pioneers in bringing you inside scoops of spring training. Just look for Scott's photo on the main page and click away. Ryan Howard can be a clown. Check out Scott's piece on Adam Eaton.
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What's the latest on Lidge? I'm hoping it's just scar tissue and he'll be back on the mound in a few days. We don't need our closer injured going into the season.
Fool me once shame on you,(Freddie) fool me twice shame on ……..
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Magnet Releasing has acquired all North American rights from XYZ Films to Big Bad Wolves.
The Israeli thriller from writer-directors Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado premiered at Tribeca last month and screens in the market through sales agent 6 Sales on Wednesday [15] and Saturday [18].
Lior Ashkenazi, Rotem Keinan, Tzahi Grad and Dov Glickman star in the story about a vengeful father, a vigilante detective and a murder suspect whose lives intertwine.
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Highlander uses a new all-wheel drive system, which includes a variable torque-split center differential. AWD models (not including the hybrid) will now send power to the front wheels under most situations, but can send up to 50 percent of the power to the rear wheels under hard acceleration or wheel-slippage situations; drivers can also lock the differential themselves. Toyota also says that it's tuned the electric power steering, spring rates, and shock absorbers for better handling.
On the inside, there's still three rows of seats that provide either seating for either seven or eight. The third row is 4.3 inches wider than before, which should make things more comfortable for those seated there; ingress and egress is also easier thanks to a new one-touch second-row slide function that provides three more inches of space. Toyota also claims cargo space behind the 60/40-split third-row is up 34 percent.
As you'd expect from a crossover of this size, Toyota's 2014 Highlander has all sorts of available comfort and convenience options, including Entune infotainment with navigation, a 12-speaker JBL sound system, an available rear-seat entertainment system, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and passive entry/ignition.
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