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This prestigious two-year master's degree program, offered jointly by Parsons and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, brings an object-focused, practice-based approach to the study of European and American decorative arts and design dating
from the Renaissance to the present. Housed for more than 30 years at Cooper Hewitt — the only U.S. museum devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design — the program enables students to work directly with the museum's collections and
its curators, conservators, educators, and designers. Explore the MA History of Design and Curatorial Studies community to see what students, faculty, and alumni are doing in NYC and around the world at adht.parsons.edu/historyofdesign.
This program is part of Parsons' School of Art and Design History and Theory (ADHT).
Students who choose to declare the Graduate Minor in Design Studies can pursue their capstone with a design studies orientation.
The MA History of Design and Curatorial Studies curriculum offers practical and theoretical instruction in researching and displaying interiors and design objects such as furniture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and works in other media. New courses on curatorial studies and courses exploring the history of design in social and cultural context reflect the program's broadened scope and relevance.
Students complete the 42 required credits in two years of full-time study or three to four years of part-time study. At the Cooper Hewitt, graduate students have opportunities to curate exhibitions, create programming for the public, and produce interpretive materials — all of which provide essential hands-on experience in museum and curatorial practices. Access to the Smithsonian's Design Library, New School library holdings, and the library consortium enriches object-based research.
For-credit internships enable students to explore professions in museums, auction houses, and galleries and online platforms. Also available are a limited number of master's curatorial fellowships at Cooper Hewitt, which provide partial tuition remission, as well as tuition support from the Lee B. Anderson Memorial Foundation, whose mission is to support programs that advance the understanding of and appreciation for the decorative arts. In addition, MA students can apply for paid teaching assistantships. Parsons' School of Art and Design History and Theory (ADHT) programs reflect the faculty's expertise in areas including art and design methodology and philosophy, design criticism, cultural anthropology, sustainability, and material culture and are designed to provide students with opportunities to take related courses within ADHT. Students can take courses and participate in collaborative projects throughout Parsons and The New School, which open up new topics and areas of investigation in curatorial practice and historical research.
Students graduate prepared to join alumni who work in some of the world's most prestigious nonprofit, commercial, cultural, and academic institutions. Graduates obtain specialist and management positions in auction houses, museums, and historic houses; enter fields such as criticism and journalism, consulting and e-commerce, and teaching; and pursue advanced study.
Parsons offers the Master of Arts in the History of Design and Curatorial Studies in collaboration with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. The degree is awarded for completion of 42 credits of coursework and a master's examination or a thesis.
A maximum of six credits of graduate-level coursework can be transferred from another institution. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.
PGHI 5903 Independent Study: Thesis 2 or PGHI 5906 Independent Study: Capstone 2 or PGHI 5904 Independent Study: Master's Exam
*May be taken in any semester
Graduates hold curatorial posts in museums and collections worldwide and specialist positions in auction houses and galleries. They serve in a range of capacities related to interpreting and promoting art and design and educating the public about
Curatorial positions in museums:
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The application deadline is January 1. To be most competitive for admission and merit scholarship consideration, please apply before the deadline. We will continue to review applications received after the January 1 priority deadline pending space
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Learn more about what Parsons students, faculty, and alumni are doing throughout the city and around the world.
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Wanted to let you know that I'm doing an installation and presentation at Cape Ann Museum's White Ellery House on Sat. Sept. 3, from 11-3 pm. I'll be presenting my 45-minute performance/lecture at 11:30 and 1:30 called "Just, one word…"
The project deals generally with our use, over-use, and disposal of plastics, and their toxicity and effect on our public health. The presentation specifically highlights the issue of marine plastic pollution and its impact on ocean ecosystems including the marine food chain. The project is based on a whole lot of research I've done in the past year or so, including my voyage last month across the North Pacific with leading marine scientists who study the issue of marine plastic pollution.
Addressing this issue as an artist, I'm offering a different kind of communication of the hard scientific data that is currently on the minds of many marine scientists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and policy-makers. I hope you will join me at the White Ellery House on September 3!


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It's Thursday, Jan. 28th, 2010. All aboard for a preview of the day in state politics …
- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce holds its 73rd annual "Walk to Washington" — a chartered Amtrak train from Newark to D.C., on which business people, lobbyists, politicians chat and drink on a slow ride to the capital, followed by a Congressional Dinner at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
- Gov. Chris Christie is not attending the Chamber train event — breaking with tradition, and following a similar decision last year as a candidate. He says it's not a protest against the Chamber, which in 2008 backed then-Gov. Jon Corzine toll-road proposal — though he has ordered his administration not to attend, saying they've got work to do at home.
- New Jersey Transit's board of directors has a special meeting, by telephone, to execute an employment agreement with new executive director James Weinstein.
- State Agriculture Development Committee meets in Trenton.
- Assm. Amy Handlin turns 54. U.S. District Judge Dennis Cavanuagh turns 63. Former Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joe Doria — also a former senator, Assembly speaker and Bayonne mayor — turns 64.


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My favorite baguette.
Note: 6/13/2011 To make good crust and flavor for a baguette, especially in summer, I really watch out for the dough temperature more than the time and roomtemperature.
I pulled together in one recipe from my post of Amazing airy baguette that I posted before http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/22286/amazing-airy-holey-baguettes
It has been 2 months since I made a baguette last time that was in April 1st this year. I copied the recipe and method below and baked a baguette today. It came out good. The shaping and scoring are not perfect but I am pleased with it.
KA AP 130g
Raisin yeast water 14g
Water 76g ( DDT 69F /20.5℃)
Salt 2.1g
Method: ( I always set up at 6pm around so I can bake at 6am next morning)
1. I mixed all the ingredients except the salt for a minute, then add the salt, mix it again for a few minutes with my hands (Dough temperature(DT) 69F)
2. S&F x2 every 30 minutes ( I did in the air with my hands) ( DT was 70F both after the S&F)--Rest at room temperature was 26-28℃ /78.8F-82F for 4.5 hours until the dough is little flat and the surface is slightly bumpy.
3.I moved the dough at room temperature around 18-19℃ for about 8 hours
4. The dough in the morning: I saw a lot of bubbles on the bottom. ( DT62.5F/16.9℃)
5. I put the dough on the floured wood board very gently. The bottom is face now.
Stretch the dough X way to make a rectangle around 35cm x11cm is better ( I stretched too much this time I did 41cmx11cm)
6.Using a ruler, make a fold like the picture. Pat the dough gently and
Put tightly squeezed dump kitchen towels on the dough and take a bench time for 15-20 minutes ( I took 15 minutes )
7. After the bench time,
8. Using your finger tips, pat the dough gently... ( I feel like that I can shape the air in the crumb at this time)
9. Push the edge little harder and Pat the rest of the dough with your finger tips again. ( If I didn't do this process, the crumb was tight... I think that both sides dough need some space to have airy crumb when you roll. )
10. Brush off the excess flour and roll and pinch the seam very well.( This picture is a different one. I just want show you how I pinch the dough)
11. Proof : I put a tightly squeezed dump kitchen towels on the linen, then I put it on the top of the refregerator for 35-40 minutes at 70-71F /21-21.7℃
12 Prepare the steaming towels ( Sylvia's steaming method), Scoring, then ready to bake.
13.Preheated 470F ( I can't use maximum temperature 500F because I broke the fuze twice before- too much baking for baugettes)
1) Bake at 470F for 7 minutes with steam ( Sylvia's steaming method http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/20162/oven-steaming-my-new-favorite-way)
2) Take out of the steaming towels and a parchement that was on the baguette, then decrease the temperature to 450F and bake more 13 minutes.
3) Shut off the oven and open the door a little bit and leave the baguette for 3 minutes in the oven. - I got this idea from David. Thank you, David.
I practice to score baguettes a lot using playdough playing with my daughter because I am not good at it. I used to drag so much.. A couple of my Cookpad friends gave me great advices. I am still afraid of it....
How I score a baguette:
- Score the right angle 80-90 degrees ( it will be difficult to score at acute angle around 30-45 degrees for wet dough)
- *Score the dough the same speed and depth. This is the point Please read the note below.
- I recommend you to use a bamboo skewer to get the length that you want( probably 10-11.5cm?)and make a mark with a tooth pick or so. --This is from the book.
1) 2) 3)
You can prepare the scoring lines using a stick before you acutally score your baguette dough. The red line ( 2.5-3cm )below will be a lap between first score line and the second one, the same lap for the second line and the third one and other third and forth lones, too.
↑ Note: For*Score the dough the same speed and depth. I score the top and end that I marked on red (the picture above) again reversely to make the cut depth evenly because my scoring of the top and end is always shallower.
How do you slice when you score the dough?
I found out that I can score very straight when I use No.1 way. My Cookpad friend suggested me the way. That is very helpful.. I don't think that my way fit everybody but, It may help some TFL members.
I will leave the method to make raisin yeast water for reference.
Happy baking,


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AP1055F Track Paver
The AP1055F is a high-production track paver that excels on airports runways, interstates, highways, and other large jobsites. It's high travel speed, excellent flotation, superb traction deliver high performance.
Product Details
|Operating Weight - With SE60 V
|20618 kg
|Operating Weight - With SE60 VT XW
|21815 kg
|Tractor Shipping Weight
|17015 kg
|Tractor Operating Weight
|17355 kg
|Operating Weight - With SE60 V XW
|20156 kg
Operating Specifications
|Standard Paving Range
|3 - 6 m (9' 10" - 19' 6")
|Maximum Paving Speed - With Vibratory Screed
|64 m/min
|Hopper Capacity - Standard Entry
|7.6 m³
|Inside Turn Radius
|0.5 m
|Maximum Travel Speed
|14.5 km/h
|Maximum Paving Speed - With Tamper Bar Screed
|25 m/min
|Maximum Paving Width - SE60 V Screed
|7.65 m
|Maximum Paving Width - SE60 V XW, VT XW Screeds
|10 m
|Hopper Capacity - Low Entry Hopper
|8.1 m³
|Maximum Throughput Capacity
|1602 tonnes/hr
|Operating Height - Without Canopy
|3715 mm
|Operating Width - Low Entry Hopper
|3604 mm
|Operating Height - With Canopy
|4000 mm
|Operating Width - Standard Entry Hopper
|3350 mm
|Truck Entry Height - With Low Entry Hopper
|521 m
|Transport Width - With End Gates Folded
|3 m
|Transport Length - With SE60 V Screed
|6.71 m
|Truck Entry Height - With Standard Entry Hopper
|570 mm
|Transport Width - With Screed End Gates
|3.21 m
|Transport Length - With SE60 XW-Series
|6.9 m
|Transport Height - Canopy Retracted
|3.06 mm
|Operating Length - With SE60 V Screed
|6.84 m
|Transport Height - Without Canopy
|1.93 m
|Operating Length - With SE60 V XW Screed
|7.34 in
|Gross Power
|186 kW
|Engine Model
|Cat C7.1
Service Refill Capacities
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|348 l
|DEF Tank
|19.1 l
Fuel Efficient and QuietEfficient power management and advanced Eco-mode optimize fuel efficiency and lower sound levels.
Cat C7.1 EngineThe C7.1 engine provides 186 kW (249 hp) and meets U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA emmision standards.
Eco-modeEco-mode utilizes an engine speed of 1650 rpm, reduces fuel burn and lowers sound levels. The machine is designed to operate in Eco-mode for most applications.
Automatic Engine Speed ControlWhen automatic engine speed control is activated, the engine speed is reduced to an idle speed of 1000 rpm when the propel lever is moved to neutral or to 1300 rpm when screed heat is active.
Advanced Eco-modeEco-mode and automatic engine speed control when activated together modify the engine rpm based on load factors. When activated the engine will operate at 1650 rpm when paving. If the upper power threshold is exceeded, the engine speed will increase to 2200 rpm and remain there until the demand drops below the threshold and remains there for 30 seconds, ensuring reliable performance.
Quick StarterExclusive 70 kW integrated generator delivers fast heating screed plates, quiet or quick heating options, and simple monitoring. The system is designed to save time and fuel while providing reliability for the life of the paver. Advanced diagnostics keep the screed heating, even in the event of a sensor failure.
Quiet HeatingQuiet heat operates at an engine speed of 1300 rpm and provides heating in under 15 minutes.
Quick HeatingQuick heating mode provides a heat-up time in under 35 minutes when equipped with the 10 m (33 ft) wide-width paving package.
Temperature RangesThree preset heating options provide a wide range of temperatures for various mix designs; Low is 110 degrees C or 230 degrees F, medium is 130 degrees C or 266 degrees F, high is 160 degrees C or 320 degrees F.
More ControlThe dual operator stations provide complete control and good visibility to truck drivers from either side of the operating platform. Station transfer occurs with the simple press of a button and all the settings automatically transfer making the transition from side to side very easy.
Better Visibility, Exceptional ComfortThe dual independent operating stations can extend beyond the frame for good all-around visibility. The low profile, front-mounted cooling system improves forward viewing and the redesigned auger assembly optimizes visibility to material height in front of the screed. The heated seat option, multiple seat adjustments, and tilting consoles conform to the operator to provide day-long comfort. The top-mounted cooling system directs fumes, hot air, and fan noise away from the crew for a cooler and quieter working environment.
Fumes ManagementThe exclusive ventilation system draws fumes from the conveyor tunnel as well as the auger chamber and redirects them away from the operator for a more comfortable working environment.
Water Resistant DisplaysThe water resistant displays provide excellent reliability and meet IP67 common water submergence ratings. The switches have been tested to one million cycles without failure. If a failure does occur, grouped coomponents are serviceable and it's not necessary to replace the entire console.
Simple TechnologyTechnology helps operators perform. Intuitive symbols and large graphics simplify operation, while the interactive LCD display with touchscreen access to generator activation, screed temperature control, and mix height adjustment, improve efficiency.
Single-Touch OperationSingle touch features for the auto-fill feeder system, feeder system activation, and hopper control, allow operators to concentrate on other duties for improved efficiency.
More Efficient DeliveryHigh production features include large throughput capacity and over-sized feeder components that enable the system to run slower, limiting wear while also reducing fuel consumption.
Auto-Fill Feeder SystemThe auto-fill feeder system simplifies starts by alternating the conveyors and augers until the mix height reaches the sensor set point, eliminating manual activation and constant monitoring.
Single Touch Feeder SystemThe two augers and two conveyors can be activated automatically with a single button in order to simplify setup. Each auger and each conveyor can also be operated independently when needed.
One Touch Hopper ControlThe hopper wings and hydraulic apron can be folded with a single touch and release. The system can be tailored to activate left or right wings, or the front hydraulic apron independently or together.
Cleanout and Warm-Up ModeThis feature activates the augers, conveyors, and tamper-bar (if equipped) at a reduced speed, allowing the application of release agents to prevent material build-up.
Mix Height AdjustmentMix height adjustment in front of the screed can be modified from the tractor LCD display for increased versatility when needed.
Hydraulic Mainframe ExtensionsThe optional 457 mm (18") hydraulic mainframe extensions attach to the auger assembly and provide smooth material flow out to the extenders. They retract with the screed extensions when reducing paving widths.
Multiple Feed Sensor OptionsThe feeder system can be tailored to automatically operate with 0, 2, or 4 feed sensors. When paving with 0 sensors due to a failure, simply set the feeder system to automatic and adjust the mix height setting, no need to cycle the manual switch as previous models required.
Easier ServiceHardware-free bed plates simplify replacement and bottom side mounting hardware for the chain guards eliminates bolt wear and material build-up for easier replacement.
Mobil-Trac UndercarriageMaintenance-free and unmatched traction in both smooth or tread-bar style belts. The Mobil-Trac undercarriage provides excellent flotation, smooth travel, and high speed capability for better mobility around the job site.
PerformanceThe Mobil-Trac undercarriage minimizes tow-point movement. The front and rear bogie sets crawl over obstacles and help maintain ground contact. The smooth belt option performs well on soft base materials and fresh mats. The tread-bar design excels on loose paving/transport conditions.
DurabilitySelf-tensioning accumulators, center guide blocks, and rugged internal belt cables ensure durability. The components are rubber coated in order to shed asphalt and prevent accumulation.
SE60-Series ScreedsThe SE60-Series screeds provide new heating technology, increased durability, easy adjustment, and better efficiency. The XW-Series screeds offer a maximum paving width out to 10 m (33 ft) and are available with tamper bars and vibration or vibration only.
Screed Heat TechnologyExclusive zone monitoring allows heating to continue in the event of a temperature sensor failure. The system also monitors heating elements for failure conditions, eliminating unnecessary replacement.
Easy AdjustmentFeeder system ratio adjustment capability from the screed provides versatility. Standard hydraulic adjustment for extender height, slope, and crown, allows for on-the-go adjustment at standard and maximum paving widths.
Two-Speed Extender ControlExclusive two-speed proportional extender control provides slower speeds for precise control around obstacles and quick reaction when extending paving widths.
Simple ReplacementThe heating elements slide out for easy replacement, no need to remove the screed plates. Machined screed frames simplify plate replacement and leveling.
Tamper Bars Screed OptionTamper bar equipped screeds increase density as it tucks material under the screed plates. Three stroke settings of 2, 4, and 7 mm combined with the variable tamper speed of 0 to 1800 rpm provide versatility.
Wide-Width Paving PackagesExclusive power controls simplify adjustment across the entire 10 m (33 ft 4 in) paving width for better mat texture and quality. An innovative hooking system utilizes extender slope to attach wide-width paving packages, eliminating the need for additional lifting devices.
Cat Grade ControlCat Grade Control is a factory-integrated guidance system that helps remove irregularities from the surface and control mat thickness for increased production, lower operating costs, and higher profitability.
Easy OperationF-Series pavers allow Cat Grade Control to be operated from any of the two tractor or two screed consoles. Split screen mode can be setup to monitor each side of the screed allowing single person operation.
Precise ControlMore accurate control maximizes mix utilization and saves money. True averaging occurs with sonic sensors that utilize 5 transducers, 2 readings are discarded and 3 averaged. A 10-point Auto-Calibration procedure eliminates over/under adjustment from a single calibration point. Cross-coupling, slope and elevation are maintained with height adjustments. The true 9 m (30 ft) sonic averaging beam modifies tow point movement by 1/3 of total grade deviation.
Highly ReliableWater-resistant displays, factory installed components, and consistent routing deliver performance. Sealed components withstand heat, moisture, and vibration, while the built-in temperature sensors provide better reliability than bail-type sensors.
- Options
- Air-ride Seat with Heat
- Auger and Mainframe Extensions
- Auxiliary Power Panel
- Ballast
- Cat Grade Control
- Decelerator Pedals
- Ecological Washdown System
- Feed Sensor (Sonic or Mechanical)
- Friction Steering
- Hardtop Canopy
- HID Lights
- Leveling Devices
- Lights (Working or Roading)
- Mainframe Extensions (Power or Manual)
- Oscillating Push Rollers
- Power Folding Front Apron
- Product Link
- Smooth or Tread-bar Belts
- Steering Guide
- Tow Point Indicators (Upper)
- Truck Hitch
- Generator
- Umbrella
- Uptime Kit
- Ventilation System
- Warning Beacon
- Wide-width Paving Packages
- Windshield w/Hardtop Canopy
- Air-ride Seat with Heat
- Auger and Mainframe Extensions
- Auxiliary Power Panel
- Ballast
- Cat Grade Control
- Decelerator Pedals
- Ecological Washdown System
- Feed Sensor (Sonic or Mechanical)
- Friction Steering
- Hardtop Canopy
- HID Lights
- Leveling Devices
- Lights (Working or Roading)
- Mainframe Extensions (Power or Manual)
- Oscillating Push Rollers
- Power Folding Front Apron
- Product Link
- Smooth or Tread-bar Belts
- Steering Guide
- Tow Point Indicators (Upper)
- Truck Hitch
- Generator
- Umbrella
- Uptime Kit
- Ventilation System
- Warning Beacon
- Wide-width Paving Packages
- Windshield w/Hardtop Canopy
- Grade References
- Non-Contacting Sonic Grade Sensor
- Contacting Grade Sensor
- Outboard Leveler, 9.15 m (30') and 12.2 m (40')
- Inboard Leveler
- Mobile Stringline
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The Graphic Truth: Reasons Why Kenny Williams Still Has a Job
I live just a few blocks from Sox Park. There was a time where I wanted to spend all of my free time there.
But that stopped around May.
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I don't know how TLC comes up with this stuff – they already have TV gems like Say Yes to the Dress, Toddlers and Tiaras and my newly discovered favorite, Long Island Medium. But now they're really going to the extremes with a new docu-drama called Obese & Expecting.
That's right, it's a show about four morbidly overweight mamas-to-be who are expecting. Entertainment Weekly reports that the series will chronicle the health issues, weight gain and relationship struggles of the pregnant women. An announcement by TLC said, "These women are challenging the perception – and the odds – of obese pregnancies, as they become moms, no matter their size or complications." That should be an interesting hour of TV. For obese women, there are extra risks involved in pregnancy: Their babies have double the risk of stillbirth and higher risk of birth defects. Also, there's a higher chance obese moms-to-be will develop gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and preeclampsia than women at healthy weight have.
But that's not the only mom-related show that TLC is premiering — Birth Moms will follow three women who are struggling with their decisions to give up their babies for adoption. Both of the shows will premiere on May 17th (_Obese & Expecting _at 9 p.m. and _Birth Moms _at 10 p.m.)
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials on Monday said they had slashed their estimate of how many swine flu vaccine doses will be available for the start of a mass vaccination campaign in the fall.
Citing delays in manufacturing and packaging the vaccines, the Department of Health and Human Services said only 45 million doses of the new H1N1 vaccine would be on hand in mid-October, instead of the 120 million previously forecast.
The revised delivery guidelines would push back a U.S. government estimate that all those requiring vaccinations be immunized by the first week of December.
"Our latest information from the manufacturers tells us that we now expect to have about 45 million doses by October 15 with approximately 20 million doses being delivered each week thereafter, up to the 195 million doses that we have purchased," Bill Hall, an HHS spokesman, said in an e-mail.
The Geneva-based World Health Organisation declared H1N1 a full pandemic in June, and the virus has spread to about 180 countries. World health officials have said people should receive the two-dose swine flu vaccination as well as the single-dose seasonal flu vaccination this year.
In July, U.S. advisers said about half the U.S. population, or 160 million people, should get vaccinated against the new pandemic influenza strain, with pregnant women and healthcare workers at the front of the line.
Clinical trials of the H1N1 vaccine are under way, and five companies are making it for the U.S. market — AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit, CSL, GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Novartis AG and Sanofi-Aventis SA.
Dr. Robin Robinson of HHS said in a teleconference on Friday that Australia's CSL Biotherapies must produce swine flu vaccine first for Australia, where it is winter and both swine flu and seasonal flu are circulating, according to a news service run by the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy at the University of Minnesota.
In the National Biodefense Safety Board teleconference, Robinson also said one of the companies due to make the new vaccine was still struggling to finish its production of seasonal flu vaccine.
The news service also quoted Robinson as saying 84 million courses of antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, which are used to treat swine flu, are in federal and state stockpiles and three million additional doses are expected soon.
He projected that a total of 100 million treatment courses will be available in the autumn.
The United States would need 600 million doses to immunize all those needing the H1N1 vaccine, as people will need two doses for full immunity.
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My interest in genealogy started when I was a child. My dad's mom use to tell me that the family history book had been burned in a fire, but she knew we were related to Daniel Boone. I never forgot that, nor have I ever found the connection haha. Along with doing genealogy I spend a lot of my time doing photo restorations, namely for victims of Sandy through Care for Sandy, and also of family photos that I add to the books I write on our family history.
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Well we finally got one. Not exactly an English Bulldog, but close. Rocky on the right is a White English Bulldog. We went yesterday to pick one out. The family was very happy to allow us to bring our dog Sareena to help us choose a new family member. Rocky had two other brothers still left looking for homes. There was a very cute one with tan spots, but he was very shy and a bit scared of my three rambunctious kids. Then there was anther boy who came out and played, was very sweet and the first to catch my eye. He had bigger patches of black around his eyes and solid black ears, but is was Rocky who won not only James' heart but quickly adopted Sareena and was accepted by her. They quickly paled up and have stuck together every since. Now we have the arduous task of house breaking the little guy.
For now I must get ready for work and make sure the last minute cleaning is done in my house since the in-laws will be here tonight to visit for a week or so.
If anyone is interested in a puppy like Rocky just email me here and I will give you information to contact the gal who is trying to find two more good homes for Rocky's brothers. They have another litter of puppies on the way so they are in a hurry to find them homes.
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Thank you to everyone who supported us, participated in and came along to see Tread Softly 2019. Dates for 2020 will be posted in due course.
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Welcome to the eighth Tread Softly festival, running from 25th July to 3rd August. This year's programme of events is inspired by the landscape of County Sligo and the myths, stories and people associated with it.
Our highlights this year are Walking Birds' Mountain II, an exhibition of the second collaboration between 13 visual and literary artists responding to the myths associated with Sliabh Dá Eán on the shores of Lough Gill. A major staged work by the Turkish composer Onur Turkman for the Irish Yurodny Ensemble presented by the Model. The Nine Queens, derived from a line in Yeats' play On Baile's Strand; nine sculptors will work with community groups at beaches along the coastline of County Sligo to create a series of sand sculptures representing the daughters of Manannán mac Lír, sea god of Irish mythology. Muldoon's Picnic, an evening of poetry and prose hosted by poet Paul Muldoon, presented by the Hawk's Well theatre in association with the Sligo Yeats Society. Nineteen Hundred and Nineteen, the annual invited artists exhibition of small works curated by the Hamilton Gallery. And the launch of the third edition of the literary broadsheet, The Cormorant.
Other features of the programme are To the Waters and the Wild a series of guided walks through the Sligo landscape; The People of the Hollow Hills, a talk on recent findings at Carrowkeel by archaeologists Robert Hensey and Pádraig Meehan; and The Bare Hazel a new Tread Softly arts participation programme including 'Maugharow is a wilder place' and 'The Battle of the Books 'curated by Sean Golden and Niamh McCabe respectively.
Tread Softly wishes to congratulate the Sligo Yeats Society on the 60th anniversary of the Yeats International Summer School, by whose kind permission their programme is also included in this booklet.
To download the Tread Softly programme please click here.
Maugherow, a Much Wilder Place is an arts participation event with a series of written, visual and musical responses to the landscape, commemorating the place Maugherow.
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Devised by Sean Golden, writers worked with groups of artists from both professional and community backgrounds from County Sligo to create music and song, written word and spoken, images captured by neighbours of Maugherow and environs responding to the land- and sea- and skyscapes that shape the community.
As part of Tread Softly, the Bare Hazel is a new arts participation project launched with the kind support of Creative Ireland.
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I'm sitting by a crackling fire at my aunt and uncle's house in New Jersey and we're just a couple hours into the new year, which means that it's a perfect time to review the year and look forward.
If I were to title my year, I'd call it the year I got serious. Something interesting happened near the end of 2011-- I realized that I wasn't actually on track for a lot of my goals, that I was going to have to actually get serious about stuff, and that this seriousness had to come in the form of action, not talk. I ended 2011 with a few months of solid productivity under my belt, and a year-end post that optimistically predicted a productive year.
I'm happy to say that the productive year materialized, and that my focus on getting serious has intensified.
When I was young, maybe third grade or so, a psychologist did a study at my middle school. We answered some questions and were offered two choices: a small prize now or a large prize later. I took the small prize now. I think knew it was the wrong move at the time, but the pack of stickers on the table looked like a lot of fun. Later on the big prizes were given to the waiters in such a way that I was able to see what they got. Sure enough, their prizes were a lot better and my stickers were long gone.
I think in 2012 I transitioned into the kind of person who would wait for the big prize. I didn't just work very hard and effectively, I gave up small prizes in pursuit of larger ones down the road. I eat the same thing every single day, I work every day for almost the whole day, I read every day, I plan every day, I log key personal stats every day. I eat only two meals per day and shower every other day to spend more time working. I study Japanese (or Chinese) every day, I write every day, and I post to my blog twice a week.
My adherence to all of these things is probably 95% in San Francisco. When I travel it's a lot worse-- I tend to skip logging things and writing. Partly for that reason, I traveled a lot less this year. I didn't calculate exact stats, but I didn't leave the country until the fall, and only spent 40 days out of the country, compared to 116 last year. All three of the international trips I took were last minute awesome deals-- by August I had accepted the fact that I would probably finish the year without brushing the dust off my passport, so the trips were a nice surprise.
In short, I spent my year in San Francisco, I built discipline, and I worked. Most days were satisfying but uneventful, but there were some highlights worth mentioning:
SETT Went Live
I announced SETT shortly before 2012, and launched it on my blog in March. This took a lot of work from both myself and Todd, and I'm extremely happy with the results. Since switching, my blog's daily traffic has doubled (compared to a <5% increase the 8 months prior), subscribers have gone up by almost 1000 (compared to flatlining the previous eight months), I've gotten to know my readers much better, and my comments have doubled. In short-- SETT works, and it has made blogging a lot of fun again.
There's been a lot of progress since SETT launched, and we're launching to the public within the next few weeks. This new year is exciting for me because it will be the year that makes or breaks SETT. I don't expect my work to be done by the end of the year, but we'll have paying customers and lots of data, which should equate to a much clearer picture of where we stand.
Finally Went to Alaska
Alaska was the last state that I really wanted to go to. I haven't been to all fifty, and I still have a few states I'd like to check out, but Alaska was at the top of the list. My friends and I did an 800 mile motorcycle trip there, which you can read about here.
Visited Macchu Picchu
There weren't all that many huge must-sees on my travel list anymore, but Macchu Picchu was a big one. I couldn't even tell you why I "needed" to go there, but I can say that I had a really good experience in Peru and Macchu Picchu itself was even better than I expected. I also got to speak a ton of Spanish, and made some solid gains there. Peru story is here.
Quality Time in China
Prior to this year I'd spent only three days in China, and none of those days were contiguous. I made the most of them, visiting the Great Wall and Forbidden City, drinking tea in Shanghai's oldest tea house and eating Peking duck in Beijing, but those trips were a nutty form of tourism more than anything else. This year I went for three weeks, finally hiked Hua Shan and spent some time getting to know Shanghai. I didn't make much progress on my Chinese in Shanghai, but on my side trips to Xi'an and Wuyi I spoke a ton and felt like I "leveled up".
Did Some Crazy RV Projects
I'm going to stop saying that I'm done with RV projects, since we all know it's an unintentional lie every time, but I tackled a few of them this year that I thought were beyond even my concept of practicality. I put in a gold tin ceiling, built a zebrawood desk, put in a projector with a 50 inch scren and converted the bed to a moderately authentic Japanese tea room. Latest video is here.
Had Another Winning Poker Year
I yielded most of my poker time to work, but I did manage to get in 157 hours of play and I made a bit over $4000 at it. More than anything, I'm happy to at least keep my skills sharp and get a better understanding of the game. I might do the World Series again this year, but probably won't have tho chance to play much more than I did last year.
Learned Violin and Piano
I bought a violin and learned how to play a couple very very basic songs on it. I'll never perform, but I really enjoy taking quick five minute breaks from work to play the violin and clear my head. I also spent a bit of time watching YouTube and learning how to play the beginning of Moonlight Sonata on piano. I'd like to learn the whole thing but don't want to spend the time and don't have a piano. I include these things not because they're a big deal to anyone else, but because it's the first time in a long time that I've put any effort into anything musical/artistic.
Stepped up my Blogging
In June I started writing every single day and posting twice a week, a schedule I've kept to for the past six months. I feel like I've put out some of my best writing ever, and I had a few "hits", including the Hustler's MBA, which made it to BoingBoing, Hacker News, and a bunch of other smaller sites. Ironically, I didn't think it was one of my better posts.
Read Tons
I read around 50 books this year. Some of them were awesome, some were terrible (never trust Amazon editor picks), but overall this must have been one of my highest ROI activities. I feel like I learned a ton, both direct learning from nonfiction books and indirect understanding of story structure from fiction books. I may log the books I read this year, and I bet I can hit 75-100 books.
Thoughts on Next Year
Work Work Work
I'm not sure it's physically possible to work more than I worked this year, but I'm going to take a shot at it. I still think I have a lot of room for improvement in fixing some of my processes, too. In particular, I don't have a systematic and efficient workflow for dealing with email or blog comments. Despite working hard for approximately 350 days this year, I still have a lot of energy for it and am looking forward to more.
No Dating
I plan on putting zero effort into dating until 2015. I'm not going to be a total robot about it (if I happen to meet someone awesome, I'll follow through), but I'll spend no time or effort trying to meet anyone. Given that most of my life occurs within the chassis of my RV, that will probably equate to zero dating.
I did two months of going out every day to meet girls this year, and the three things I learned from it were: 1) It's still just a skill and still just takes some time and experience to get good at 2) I'm rustier than I thought and would probably need 6-8 months to really get in top shape and 3) It's still extremely difficult to find someone I actually want to date. I just have zero motivation to date anyone I don't think is truly exceptional, and finding those girls is really tough. I'm probably pickier than I ought to be, but I'm happy that way.
No Movies
I stopped watching movies in theaters a couple months ago because I realized that I'm terrible at picking movies I liked. I end up seeing 5-8 movies I don't like for every movie I do like, causing me to waste a lot of time on sub par entertainment. I think I only saw 3-4 movies in theaters last year, and I don't remember any of them being good.
I will watch movies occasionally that I download, because I can work/clean through them and stop them when I don't like them (which happens 50%+ of the time). I've probably liked 95% of documentaries I've seen, so I'll continue to watch those, and I will make an exception for the Arrested Development movie that's coming out later this year.
At this time next year I'll think about whether I felt like I missed out on anything and reassess (I already skipped seeing Les Miserables with my family, and it's my favorite musical).
Finish Another Book
I like writing books and I really like having a published body of work, so I'll knock out another book this year. I have a fiction book about 1/3 of the way done, and I should really write a book that covers my ideas on work, procrastination, habits, outlook, etc. (sort of like how Sebastian did Ikigai). I may do both books, but I'll commit to doing at least one of them.
Working Out
Dick Talens, who founded the sweet site Fitocracy, offered to train me. I'm going to take him up on it and stick to his advice at least until I go to Japan in April. I'll definitely post results here.
Probably Not Much Travel
I'll be doing an awesome trip to Japan in April with a bunch of friends, but I don't have anything else on the radar. I wouldn't be surprised if I did a cruise or a couple other trips, but I doubt I'll be out of the country for more than a couple months. One thing that I really noticed this year was that I focus too much on the cost of the plane ticket and sort of ignore all the incidental costs of traveling. I'll be paying more attention to that this year.
I pushed ahead pretty well in Spanish and Chinese this year, but did very little with Japanese, maybe even regressing. I'm committing to learning the 2000 most common Japanese words this year, and may switch back to Chinese once I return from Japan. Taiwan has been bubbling to the top of my travel list, so I may spend some time there and study some Chinese while I have the opportunity.
More Masterpieces
I went to four art museums this year, saw a ballet, three operas, a cello concert, at least one musical (I really think it's two, but I forget what the other one was), and visited four beautiful nature areas. I also saw a few cirque shows and hiked around San Francisco and stuff like that. Once a week I try to experience a masterpiece of some sort because I find they inspire me in an emotional way that very little else does, and they tend to be high quality entertainment.
Happy New Year
My cousin today told me that I was the least festive person she knows. It's probably true-- other than getting to see my family at Christmas, my feeling towards holidays ranges from active contempt (Halloween, Easter, Birthdays) to indifference (Thanksgiving, July 4th).
New Years has no particular meaning to me, since starting a year on January first is completely arbitrary, and measuring your life in year increments is almost as arbitrary, but it does provide a convenient time to reflect on a past chunk of time and make adjustments for the future. In other words-- I hope your life has been going well, and that it continues to do so, whether you use this time to reflect and plan or not.
Photo is a glass sculpture at the MFA in Boston. It sort of looks like fireworks. Or leaves. Like turning a new leaf because it's the new year. Nailed this one.
I've done a really bad job telling all of my friends that I'm in New York... so if you're my friend and you're in New York and I forgot to tell you: Hey! I'm in New York!
I'm sitting by a crackling fire at my aunt and uncle's house in New Jersey and we're just a couple hours into the new year, which means that it's a perfect time to review the year and look forward.
If I were to title my year, I'd call it the year I got serious. Something interesting happened near the end of 2011-- I realized that I wasn't actually on track for a lot of my goals, that I was going to have to actually get serious about stuff, and that this seriousness had to come in the form of action, not talk. I ended 2011 with a few months of solid productivity under my belt, and a year-end post that optimistically predicted a productive year.
I'm happy to say that the productive year materialized, and that my focus on getting serious has intensified.
When I was young, maybe third grade or so, a psychologist did a study at my middle school. We answered some questions and were offered two choices: a small prize now or a large prize later. I took the small prize now. I think knew it was the wrong move at the time, but the pack of stickers on the table looked like a lot of fun. Later on the big prizes were given to the waiters in such a way that I was able to see what they got. Sure enough, their prizes were a lot better and my stickers were long gone.


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Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2019, for the Fall 2019 semester. This program takes new, qualifying applicants each fall. Doctoral applicants must complete this process before being considered for admittance into the Ph.D. program in human resource development with an emphasis in organizational development and change (HRD/ODC). For those applying for financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website and submit your Ph.D. application materials before the deadline designated by that office.
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- Apply online.
- Pay the application fee through the website above or make payment directly to the UT Tyler Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Master's degree in HRD, business administration, management or related field from a college or university approved by a recognized national accrediting body.
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic coursework.
- Submission of GMAT scores (in some cases the GRE may be accepted in lieu of the GMAT) taken within 5 years at time of application to the program. Successful doctoral students on average have a GRE score of 1000 or greater (according to the old GRE scoring scale) and a 500 or greater on the GMAT.
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The program is designed to prepare researchers and practitioner leaders for a rapidly changing and culturally diverse global workforce. The demographic shifts occurring today at unprecedented rates are changing the face of our communities and organizations. These shifts represent challenges to human resource development professionals who work in constantly changing businesses, industries, education, government, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.
The doctorate is intended primarily as an executive-based program that focuses on organizational development and change (ODC) in the context of business and industry that integrates a strategic management perspective.
The goal of the program is to develop scholars who are capable of making independent contributions to the profession and serving in leadership positions in higher education, primary and secondary education, and other government and industry-roles.
The educational objectives of the Ph.D. program are to prepare graduates to successfully perform in the realms of leadership and research to the field. The core courses of the doctoral program are designed to provide the advanced theoretical and research framework for students.
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The Ph.D. in human resource development (HRD) with a specialization in organizational development and change (ODC) is not an online program; however, we do use an executive format program whereby students only meet five times a semester: Three classes (three credit hours each, fall and spring) and one or two classes (three credit hours each, summer) will meet five times per semester. The balance of required class time will be completed via online and project based formats.
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Blackhawks' next goal: extensions for Toews, Kaneby Brian Hedger / Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO -- Entering this season, the Chicago Blackhawks had accomplished their "One Goal" organizational credo by winning the Stanley Cup twice in four years.
They fell one goal short of playing for it again this season, losing in overtime of Game 7 of the Western Conference Final on a goal by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez. That abruptly ended the reign of the defending Stanley Cup champions with a 5-4 loss.
Less than two days later, the Blackhawks reassembled at United Center to sum it all up by looking back at what happened and forward to next season.
"We lost in the conference finals to the Red Wings five or six years ago and that was treated more as a celebration," left wing Patrick Sharp said Tuesday. "It felt good to get that far. This year it feels pretty disappointing. I feel like we all felt we should still be playing. It's a disappointing time."
It also provided additional meaning to that Blackhawks slogan. The one goal scored by Martinez probably will stick with them throughout an offseason they hoped would be a couple of weeks shorter.
"There's so many things that go through your mind, the what-ifs, and little things that could've gone differently, how confident we would be as a team if we were getting ready to play a game [and] about our chances to win another Stanley Cup," Chicago captain Jonathan Toews said. "We were this close. We've been there before. Some other guys have said it; I've said it too. That when you win a Stanley Cup you get that feeling, that taste for what it's like and then you really realize what you're missing and how special it is. ... This is pretty much the opposite of that, and I guess maybe you learn something from that too, and maybe it makes you even hungrier."
Watching the Kings play the New York Rangers in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final should add to that hunger. Game 1 of that series is Wednesday at Staples Center (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, RDS).
"It won't be easy to watch the next week or so, to watch those two teams fight it out for the Stanley Cup," Toews said. "Maybe in a way, right now it's tough to do that. But to look at the bright side and think of what good can come from this and how our team can grow from it."
The Blackhawks are getting ready for what's sure to be another interesting summer.
They have 19 players signed for next season, for a total of $66.4 million, according to Capgeek.com, and the biggest story likely will begin July 1 when free agency opens. That's the day teams can start negotiating contract extensions for their players, and the Blackhawks are expected to commence talks with Toews, their top center, and right wing Patrick Kane.
They're the faces of the franchise and each is represented by agent Pat Brisson. Each signed an identical five-year contract worth $31.5 million in December 2009, with charges against the NHL salary cap of $6.3 million per season, and they have one season left before reaching unrestricted free agency.
They are expected to get large bumps in pay, with corresponding cap charges. Prior to training camp this season Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said the organization would make sure Toews and Kane remain in Chicago long-term. He didn't back off that position Tuesday.
"It's the highest priority for us," Bowman said. "Looking at next year, there's no doubt that's what we're going to do. We made it clear. We've never wavered from that. There's no doubting the importance of those two players. The direction this franchise has taken has really been in tandem with those two players. When Patrick and Jonathan came on to the scene, it really breathed life into our franchise and into our team. They've played a huge part in this."
Neither the players nor Bowman delved into what kind of salary increase it might take and no timeline was set on when the contracts may get done. Brisson is the agent for Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who in 2013-14 finished the first year of a 12-year contract extension worth a reported $104.4 million that carries a cap charge of $8.7 million a season.
That contract extension was agreed to prior to the 2012-13 season, under the previous collective bargaining agreement. The new CBA limits contracts to seven years, but allows an eighth year for a player re-signing with his team.
"The negotiations, that's something I'm not going to do publicly, but we have a great relationship with Pat Brisson," Bowman said. "He's the best agent in the game. He gets deals done. We're excited to work with him and get that worked out."
The Blackhawks' front office could be faced with a challenging situation in regard to staying Stanley Cup contenders under the salary cap. The amount is expected to rise again next season, but how much isn't known.
There is speculation one of Bowman's core-group players might be traded to allow Toews and Kane to stay put. Asked if that's a possibility, Bowman cracked a smile before answering.
"Well, that's the goal, is to keep this thing going," he said. "The reason we've been able to do that is two-fold. One, we've been able to keep the main players together. Two, we've been able to bring in young players and they've been able to support the role. That's why we put so much focus on drafting [and] developing players, and we plan to continue that."
Look no further than the current roster. Forwards Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw, Ben Smith and Brandon Bollig were drafted by the Blackhawks, came up through the organizational system and have worked themselves into regular roles. Defenseman Nick Leddy took almost the exact same path after being drafted by the Minnesota Wild and having his rights traded to the Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season. Bowman said he thinks there may be a couple prospects close to reaching the NHL soon, including forward Jeremy Morin, after spending enough time in college or the American Hockey League.
"We have a good number of young players in Rockford [AHL] on the doorstep [and] have some young kids in college, maybe not on the doorstep but a few years away," Bowman said. "They're not all going to make it, but when you have a pool of 10 to 12 guys and need a couple of them to pull through, we're confident we can make that happen."
Just as the players on the NHL roster feel confident they can attain the "One Goal" that remains the Blackhawks' motto.
"I'm not going to sit here and say I think we can win multiple Cups," Sharp said. "I think everyone needs to realize how hard it is to get to the Stanley Cup Final and how hard it is to win Stanley Cups, but we've done it with this group. I'd like to think we can still be playing right now. I know a lot of guys in our locker room feel the same way. I'm not sure what Stan's going to do with the lineup and the roster, but I believe in the team that we have here and the core group of guys and feel that we can get back to that situation again."


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Berkeley City Council Votes to Oppose Plan to Transport Dangerous Crude Oil Through City
UPDATE: The Council unanimously passed the resolution, which was amended to include a long list of specific actions for city staff to take to try to stop the plan to transport crude oil by rail through Berkeley and other East Bay cities.
The Berkeley City Council voted tonight on a resolution that opposes plans by Phillips 66 to transport crude oil through Berkeley and other East Bay cities to a new refinery rail spur in San Luis Obispo County.
City Councilwoman Linda Maio, who wrote the resolution along with City Councilman Darryl Moore, admitted in a letter to the community that railroads are exempt from local and state laws because they are interstate operators.
But Maio said, "That must not stop us from fiercely opposing their plans and demanding intervention." -more-


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DALLAS — ClubCorp Inc. entered into purchase agreements with KSL Capital Partners LLC for its portfolio of nearly 170 clubs and three resorts and with the Robert Dedman family for Pinehurst, the historic North Carolina resort. These two transactions, which are subject to customary closing conditions, have an aggregate transaction value of about $1.8 billion and are expected to close by the end of 2006.
According to ClubCorp, the sale will have no effect on its sports clubs.
KSL Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm with an excess of $1 billion in committed capital that invests in travel and leisure businesses. KSL Capital specializes in five sectors in the travel and leisure industry: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel services. ClubCorp, which operates golf, private club and resort facilities, falls within each of these sectors. In May, ClubCorp's board voted to explore strategic options, including a sale.
"This sale provides the desired liquidity for ClubCorp shareholders," says John Beckert, ClubCorp CEO. "More importantly, KSL Capital Partners brings expertise and capital that will enable ClubCorp to expand the enterprise and create new business opportunities to build on our past success."
KSL Capital Partners' independent management company, KSL Resorts, currently manages three ClubCorp locations in California.
"ClubCorp provides a significant platform for our entry into the membership side of the leisure business," says Michael Shannon, managing director of KSL Capital Partners.
ClubCorp earned 2005 annual gross revenues of $79 million in its club business, ranking it ninth on Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro's 2006 Top 100 club list.
KSL and ClubCorp have committed to a combined $150 million in capital investments over the next two years and to continue to reinvest in current ClubCorp properties and expand depending on market needs.


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Relics of Saint Maximus in Serbian Capital City
With the blessing of His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, His Grace Atanasije, Bishop of Hvosno celebrated on Sunday, October 21, 2012, the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy in the church of Saint Sava on Vracar, with the concelebration of the hieromonks from St. Paul's Monastery of Mount Athos and the clergy from the Archdiocese of Belgrade-Karlovci. His Grace Basil, Bishop of Wichita and Middle America Antiochian Patriachate, attended the Liturgy. Following the Divine Liturgy the relics of Saint Maximus were brought into the church. Multitude of the faithful people of Belgrade showed respect and venerated the holy relics.


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Arkansas opened preseason camp without one of its top receivers Monday.
Sophomore Mekale McKay may not join the Razorbacks, either.
Arkansas coach Bret Bielema confirmed McKay is contemplating a transfer after the two met last week. Bielema described the sophomore's status as "exploring some options," but added no formal scholarship release has been granted for McKay.
"He and I had a conversation a week ago where he wanted to look at different options that could be available," Bielema said. "Haven't done a formal release, but obviously, a guy that has a lot of options in front of him if he does choose to leave.
"I told him I'd work with him the best I can in any way possible to help him get something that he's looking for."
McKay caught 21 passes for 317 yards with 2 touchdowns last season, making an instant impact as a true freshman. He was scheduled to be part of a receiving corps that also includes seniors Javontee Herndon, Julian Horton and Demetrius Wilson.
But it's no secret Arkansas will not turn to as many receivers in the past, when three- and four-receiver sets were the norm under former coach Bobby Petrino.
Bielema indicated the change in style was the reason for McKay's unhappiness.
"During transition there's going to be certain guys that kind of just jump in and go full speed ahead and there's going to be others that maybe it just isn't the same," Bielema said. "I know he did express an interest to me into a type of offense that was kind of here prior to. He's obviously a very talented football player that is more than adequate to handle everything. But sometimes the fit just isn't there."
McKay could not be reached for comment about his status Monday.
The 6-foot-6 McKay was a dual-sport star in high school, excelling as a basketball player as well. He chose Arkansas over Ole Miss, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisville and Cincinnati. McKay had other scholarship offers to play basketball as well.
The timing is unusual, considering Arkansas had revealed a short list of players who were going to transfer after spring practice. That list included quarterback Brandon Mitchell, who has since transferred to North Carolina State.
But Bielema said he wasn't surprised Monday, believing McKay wanted to work through the spring and offseason to "see what could happen."
"During the course of the summer we're not around them, so I really don't know what happened during that timeframe," Bielema said. "As we started to solidify the (105-man roster) it became kind of apparent to me that there might be some questions about him so I brought him in and sat him down.
"Kind of similar to what I did with Brandon Mitchell. Said, 'Hey, let's not ignore something that's not there. If you want to explore some options I'm here to help you find something that makes you happy.' That's all I want."
QB order
There's no doubt sophomore Brandon Allen — who Bielema said had a "nice day" to open preseason practices — is Arkansas' first-team quarterback this month.
But how did the Razorbacks line up behind him?
Bielema said most of the second-team repetitions went to Iowa transfer A.J. Derby, who moved into the No. 2 spot after Mitchell transferred in the spring. He also said junior Brian Buehner was next in line, while freshmen Austin Allen and Damon Mitchell worked in the quarterback rotation from there.
"A.J. Derby took the majority of reps with the No. 2s, I would guess, if we charted them all," Bielema said. "Which I know we did. (Brian) Buehner did a nice job in there as well. Then between Duwop and Austin, they took the rest of the reps."
Almost here
Arkansas was missing one player from its 2013 signing class Monday. But the Razorbacks shouldn't be waiting long for receiver Melvinson Hartfield.
Bielema said Hartfield has qualified, but is waiting for final approval from the NCAA before arriving for preseason camp. He expects that to come today or Wednesday.
"It's all been cleared," Bielema said. "It just hasn't officially been cleared through the NCAA documentation. So that's the only other guy that we're really waiting on."
Bielema said punter Sam Irwin-Hill, who wasn't on campus this summer, did arrive in time for camp. He practiced with the team Monday and Bielema said he "looked good hitting the ball." Irwin-Hill — who is a native of Australia — will compete with senior place kicker Zack Hocker for punting duties this month.
Watch list Smith
Defensive end Chris Smith was named to the preseason watch list for the Hendricks Award on Monday. The senior is one of 22 players on the watch list for the award, which is presented annually to the nation's top defensive end.
Smith is one of two defensive ends from the Southeastern Conference on the Hendricks Award watch list, joining South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney. Both players were elected to the SEC media's preseason All-SEC team in July.
Smith — who led Arkansas with 9 1/2 sacks in 2012 — is now on four watch lists for national awards this summer. The North Carolina native also is on the watch list for the Bednarik Award (best defensive player), Bronko Nagurski Trophy (most outstanding defensive player) and Lombardi Award (top lineman or linebacker).


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Forcing poor people to go hungry
Lee A. Daniels | 11/26/2013, 9:14 p.m.
Just as the holiday season begins, when the thoughts and actions of some focus on compassion for others, we could be about to witness the government's forcing the poor to go hungry – the product of political horse-trading in Washington that has erased a critical portion of the already-meager subsidy the federal food stamp program provides the more than 47 million Americans who receive it.
And it's a virtual certainty more draconian cuts in the program will be made – cuts that increase the threat millions of men, women and children will in years to come endure not only hunger but also a host of health and health-related problems that the combination of hunger and poverty will produce or intensify.
This is the quagmire a nation with a huge surplus of food must find its way out of.
As usual when it comes to federal aid to poor and working-poor Americans, the issue isn't really the actual availability of funds for aid. The issue is politics – and the deepening showdown in the nation between compassion and callousness.
But it's also a matter of the House Republicans majority's refusal to recognize that the food stamp program is a bulwark against the social and economic catastrophe widespread hunger in America would produce.
On November 1, Congress allowed to expire without replacement a temporary boost in the food-stamp program budget provided by funds from the 2009 economic stimulus package. The expiration reduced the monthly allotment food stamp recipients get by $11 for a one-person household to $36 monthly for a family of four. The increase had been the government's response to the need of the program – its formal name is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) – to cope with the sharp rise in the numbers of Americans needing aid to buy food. That increase was driven overwhelmingly by the Great Recession's erasing more than 8 million jobs from the nation's workplace. As joblessness grew, so did the numbers of people seeking food stamps.
As a result, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the program's budget ballooned from $35 billion in 2007 to $80 billion now as its enrollment swelled from 26 million to its current level of one out of every seven Americans.
Earlier this year, a majority of Republicans in the GOP-dominated House of Representatives, chanting their mantra of fiscal responsibility, approved as part of the farm bill Congress is considering a provision that would cut $40 billion from SNAP over 10 years. The SNAP provision in the Democratic-controlled Senate version of the bill differs significantly. It proposes a $4 billion reduction.
The House proposal would deny benefits to 3.8 million people next year and an average of 3 million each succeeding year, according to the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities, a nonpartisan think tank, and usher in a situation of social catastrophe akin to that of some Third-World countries.
But the Senate version looks better only by comparison with its extreme counterpart. The harshness of the regime it would produce can be glimpsed by examining the affect the mandated November 1 cut is already having on food stamp recipients – people who by the program's very eligibility requirements have very low incomes and no financial resources to withstand even minor emergencies.


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It's a network setup game. You have to connect all PCs to a server. Every time you connect PC to the server, the monitor will turn blue. There are 4 level available, Novice, Normal, Expert and Master. At the left bottom screen, you will see how many clicks that you've made.
From Ubuntu Terminal screen (Applications > Accessories > Terminal), type:
taufanlubis@toshiba:~$ sudo apt-get install knetwalk
Reading package lists… Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information… Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Need to get 120kB of archives.
After unpacking 442kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://archive.ubuntu.com gutsy/main knetwalk 4:3.5.8-0ubuntu1 [120kB]
Fetched 120kB in 2s (46.7kB/s)
Selecting previously deselected package knetwalk.
(Reading database … 158132 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking knetwalk (from …/knetwalk_4%3a3.5.8-0ubuntu1_i386.deb) …
Setting up knetwalk (4:3.5.8-0ubuntu1) …
How to play?
Open Applications > Games > knetwalk
The game is very simple, just click on the PC, Line or Server to turn its position.
For example, as you see below, a network for a new game.


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Part 12 concerns British policy regarding the dispute between Bin Saud ['Abd al-'Azīz bin 'Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa'ūd, also referred to in the correspondence as Ibn Saud] and King Hussein of Hejaz [Ḥusayn bin 'Alī al-Hāshimī, King of Hejaz]. Much of the correspondence relates to (unsuccessful) efforts by the British to arrange a meeting between the two rulers. The correspondence discusses conditions and arrangements for a proposed meeting at Mecca (as suggested by Bin Saud), immediately after pilgrimage [Hajj].
The correspondence goes on to discuss details of an armistice agreement made between King Hussein's committee and the Nejd deputation, at Mecca. A translation of the agreement states that the two parties agree to end all hostile movements and resume negotiations as soon as possible through the British government.
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- details of a proposed gift of £5000 from the British government to Bin Saud (plus an honorary GCIE – Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire);
- proposals of a payment of £30,000 by the British government to King Hussein, on the condition that the King signs a treaty with Turkey [the Treaty of Sèvres, which began the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire];
- a copy (in Arabic) of the aforementioned Treaty;
- news of reports that King Hussein's son, Sherif Feisal [Fayṣal bin Ḥusayn bin 'Alī al-Hāshimī, also referred to in the correspondence as Amir Feisal], has been crowned King of Syria, and copies of translations of correspondence between Feisal and Bin Saud.
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by Ken Horner
Sitting with the McWilliams family, it's difficult to imagine that they might be struggling with anything.
Becky, 35, and Blair, 36, live with sons Jackson, 4, and Kieran, 15 months, in a quaint Lafayette Hill home bordered by a white picket fence, while their chow mix Bailey is able to roam freely in their spacious backyard.
From an outside perspective, you might say that the McWilliams have an ideal, picturesque family life, but digging deeper, you will learn that their lives have taken a difficult turn since the birth of Kieran on April 21, 2010.
Although he is all-smiles day and night the "happiest baby I've ever met," according to his mother – Kieran, a normal-looking 15-month-old child, is dealing with a life-changing genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome, or PWS.
Named after two of the Swiss doctors who first described it in 1956, PWS is a randomly occurring, non-inherited, genetic disorder characterized by a mutation of chromosome 15.
According to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, PWS affects approximately one out of every 12,000-15,000 births, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, and is recognized as the most common genetic cause of childhood obesity.
Although many of its symptoms may occur differently from patient to patient, its defining symptoms include low muscle tone and a lack of sucking reflex during infancy, lethargy, delayed motor and intellectual progress and an inability to control food intake, which is presumably linked to a dysfunction of the brain's hypothalamus, the portion that controls hunger and satiety cues among other things.
This last symptom, the inability to feel "full" is what is most often associated with PWS, even requiring pantries and refrigerators to be locked from patients in the most extreme cases.
While Becky and Blair's pregnancy seemed by all standards normal, doctors noticed at 32 weeks that Kieran wasn't progressing as well physically as they had hoped. At 35 weeks, doctors at Pennsylvania Hospital decided not to wait any longer for Kieran to be delivered and ordered that Becky have a C-section.
Mere hours after Kieran's birth, doctors were sure something was wrong with him.
"It's almost like your worst nightmare," Becky said, speaking about the uncertainties she and Blair had about Kieran's fate. "We were just hoping for the best case scenario."
Though Kieran's hypotonia, or the lack of muscle tone often labeled "floppy baby syndrome," hinted to doctors that he might have PWS, they couldn't be sure until they ran a battery of tests. After seeing a geneticist and undergoing a DNA methylation test designed specifically to discover PWS, Kieran was diagnosed as testing positive for the disorder.
"I was floored," Blair said. "The diagnosis pretty much knocked the wind out of me because we had gone through an entire pregnancy without any idea that there could be a problem so serious."
Becky and Blair were devastated by the diagnosis, but they felt they needed to be proactive in learning more about PWS before letting their emotions run away from them.
"We were shocked," Becky said, "but we really felt we needed to get a grip and understand it."
"I had never heard of Prader-Willi syndrome before he was born," Blair said, "and I spent the next six months staying up late at night, reading as many medical journals as possible in the hopes of learning as much as I possibly could about his condition."
Kieran spent six weeks in a neonatal intensive care unit until he was allowed to come home. Attached to a feeding tube for six months more, Kieran began a host of occupational, speech and physical therapy sessions as well as follow-up visits with doctors and specialists at both Jefferson University Hospital and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that he continues today.
The 15-month-old even received his own personal nutritional specialist to deal with all of the current and future food issues that are involved with PWS – something that Becky can now joke about.
"I've wanted my own nutritionist all my life," she said laughing, "and he's had one since he was six weeks old."
After gaining a crash-course understanding of PWS, Becky and Blair, following the plan set out by Kieran's doctors, were able to take a very calm, optimistic stance to their child's disorder.
"I think that we started to take a more day-by-day approach to things," Blair said.
Although it took some time to adjust to Kieran's medicinal regiment of thyroid medication and human growth hormone injections, which have been shown to aid PWS patients with growth, metabolism and evening out their fat/muscle ratio, Becky admits that other than time, Kieran's disorder hasn't negatively affected their family's life.
Luckily, Becky, a native of New York City, and Blair, originally from West Mt. Airy, have been able to rely on a great support system of friends and family and son Jackson, who is always offering to help care for his brother. They've even been able to reach out locally to many PWS families in the Philadelphia area.
Kieran's parents have now become so involved in becoming PWS experts and reaching out to the PWS community that they will be hosting a 2-K Walk-a-Thon Saturday, Sept. 10 to help raise money for Prader-Willi research.
The event, called One Small Step, will take place at Fort Washington State Park in Flourtown from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
As part of an international initiative of events, the McWilliams' Walk-a-Thon is aiming to raise $30,000, all of which will go to fund a Prader-Willi research plan.
Along with the walk, the McWilliams are planning a raffle and silent auction featuring prizes from jewelry and various children's items to an annual membership to the Please Touch Museum and gift cards to local businesses.
There will also be kid-friendly music and entertainment and an assortment of snacks and beverages for those attending.
As Kieran, who is scheduled to soon become a part of a long-term study of the benefits of human growth hormone on PWS patients, now sits upright on Becky's lap, she said his progress is a miracle compared to the "ragdoll" he was when he was born.
When you look into her eyes as Kieran joyfully reaches for her hand, it's not difficult to see a sense of confidence in moving forward.
"It's a difficult disorder to manage," she said, "but it's manageable."
"The more you learn about the complexity of the disorder, the easier it is to become scared of what might be lurking around the corner," Blair said. "When will the insatiable hunger kick-in for Kieran? Will our son ever be able to live an independent life?
"We have every reason to believe that if we can do our part as parents though that Kieran will live a fulfilling life."
"As long as we give Kieran everything we can for the best possible start to life," Becky said, "we have the upmost optimism.
"We literally feel he has zero limitations."
For more information and registration information on the One Small Step Walk-a-Thon, visit onesmallstep.fpwr.org/pa/philadelphia. For more information on Prader-Willi Syndrome, visit fpwr.org.


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Not a huge fan of the treasure "trade out" system (not that it's a bad system).
Besides using one of the systems from the original games, has anyone come up with their own version for randomly determining treasure composition?
Edit: Mods - If there's a more appropriate subforum for this, feel free to move it.


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Boston's Reggie Lewis really wasn't much of a factor last season. He averaged less than 7/2/2 as a rookie. But so far this season, he's taken on a premiere spot on the bench and has been da bomb for Boston so far this season. How bomb? Pretty darn bomb. Also, am I using "bomb" correctly? […]Please, blog, may I have some more?
Will Perdue
My sleeper pick in this NBA draft class was the no. 11 overall center from Vanderbilt, Will Perdue, but I'm thinking I might want to have stopped one short and taken a second look at Willie Anderson. In his first NBA game, the kid went 30/5/6. I know the Spurs don't have much else going […]Please, blog, may I have some more?


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|Although this article is based on canonical information, the actual name of this subject is conjectural.
This unidentified woman was a spectator of the battle between Whistler, Pearl and Nash on one side and Faith, Nadira and Angel on the other.
When Giles caused Nash to drop the plague ball that Whistler had created by hitting him with a fireball, the ball fell down and burst apart, snowing down on the people of Hackney below. It caused the woman to develop a pair of white wings, similar to an angel.
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