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Smoked Rack of Pork
This is the same cut as a rack of lamb, or a beef bone-in ribeye roast, just from the pig instead. But since modern pork isn't as tender as lamb nor as laced with intramuscular fat as beef, I always brine it. Pictured at right is the five pound roast after 12 hours of brining. I don't have exact measurements, but there are thousands of brining guides out there. (If you'd like a good starting point, try something like this.)
I usually just eyeball it and focus more on flavor than precise proportions. My brine included unfiltered apple cider, water, kosher salt, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and star anise. I brought it all to a boil, let it cool, poured it over the pork, and turned it every few hours. After about twelve hours I rinsed and dried the roast and let it rest for a couple of hours before smoking.
For the fire, I placed a tray of aluminum foil under the center of the grill and banked lump charcoal on either side (started in a chimney, of course). I threw chunks of raw mesquite on top of the hot coals, covered it, and sat back for an hour and a half.
Around the time to add more coals and mesquite, Alaina graciously made me a martini with a huge garlic-stuffed olive. I had my laptop with me out on the porch, and discovered a higher plane of BBQ nirvana.
As you can see, I trussed up the roast with some cotton kitchen twine. It's not mandatory, but for this particular cut (from whatever animal), I find that the twine helps keep it in a rounder shape, keeps the center from getting overcooked, and frankly, it's just fun to tie up your dinner.
Here's the finished product, after three hours of smoking and twenty minutes of resting. I sliced off part of the end for the photo and was immediately surrounded by Thanksgiving guests lured by the aroma of pork. You can see the nice pink smoke ring around the edge, just about perfect at ¼" depth. For a sauce I had made a batch of fresh cranberry sauce, ditching part of the sugar and water and adding the juice and zest of one orange, walnuts, blackcurrant preserves, and a dash of brandy.
What's nice about this roast is that you can serve it a number of ways. You can cut off thick or thin pork chops, you can just carve thin slices of meat, or you can pull off the bones in case anyone's in the mood for very meaty ribs.
I'm not doing justice to the wide range of awesome food that was there. Paul fixed the turkey in the style of America's Test Kitchen, with plenty of lemons, rosemary, and butter. There were casseroles galore (frankly my favorite part of the holiday), and gigantic Sister Schubert's rolls. I was too busy eating at that point to snap pictures of everything. I did want to highlight two odd wines that I brought along, which were pretty well received by the crowd. I was going for bottles that were lightly sweet, barely fizzy, and very low in alcohol, i.e. perfect for people that don't drink wine on a regular basis.
The first was the Gazela Vinho Verde. Around $8, 9% abv. This "green wine" from Portugal is fun and light, but it had been sitting in the cellar since the summer and I just never got around to it. Crisp and slightly tart with a hint of sweetness, this is the closest thing to a fizzy lemonade you'll find in the wine world. Like many Portuguese wines, it's made from multiple grapes with names that are mostly unrecognizable to us: Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura, Avesso and Azal. While I don't often drink this wine, I do think that it's one of the most perfect appetizer wines available, and the low price means it never hurts to keep a bottle on hand.
Second was the 1917 Stella Rosa Il Conte d'Alba from the Piedmont region of Italy. Contrary to the date, this is a non-vintage wine probably made last year. Around $10, 5.5% abv. It's a light, barely red, slightly fizzy wine that's just a bit sweet. While many people think of it as a dessert wine, I think something more robust like Brachetto d'Acqui works better there. This is more of a summer picnic wine, and I picked it out for its refreshing qualities. With such a low alcohol content, this falls into a specific EU wine category called "Partially Fermented Grape Must", which is perhaps one of the most unappealing phrases you can put on a label. This is sort of like an elegant grape soda with the strength of beer, but it's pretty tasty.
If there's one thing this wine is good for, it's helping someone make the mental leap from only drinking white wines to trying reds. Give the Stella Rosa a shot, then move up to Beaujolais, then Pinot Noir, etc. Eventually your target will be swilling pure unaged Cabernet Franc and demanding more tannins.
There were other, more distinguished wines, but more on those later...
7 comments:
- Samantha Dugan said...
LOL We call Stella Rosa crack at our shop, if and when we run out I swear people act like they might die! Dinner looks amazing Ben, that pork looks perfect.
- 29 November, 2009 14:08
- Benito said...
I'm not going to lie, I bought the Stella Rosa by accident. As in, I got distracted talking to the wine shop owner and didn't grab the Chianti I was reaching for. I didn't discover what I bought until months later.
But it was a big hit, made a lot of people happy, and I figure the market is broad enough to handle a reddish version of Moscato d'Asti (my go-to date wine until I was 25).
Thanks for the compliments on the pork, it was delicious. The South may get kicked around for a lot of reasons, but by God, we know how to handle smoke and pig.
- 29 November, 2009 14:16
- Joe said...
the pork seems to have a decent amount of marbling, and the brine surely helped, but did slow smoking a relatively lean piece of meat (as opposed to, say, a shoulder) dry it out at all? If not, I will have to try it immediately!
- 29 November, 2009 19:00
- Michael Hughes said...
I did pork for Thanksgiving brunch too! Great minds think alike. That rack looks absolutely delicious.
- 29 November, 2009 19:43
- Samantha Dugan said...
There is a HUGE market for wines like that, like I said...when we run out people wig out. We had 10 cases 2 days before Thanksgiving, we were sold out the day after.
- 30 November, 2009 04:40
- Benito said...
It was a bit dry, but probably needed a little less time on the smoker. I was trying to time it to be ready with the start of the meal.
Most folks had thin slices, and with the turkey gravy or cranberry sauce moistness wasn't an issue.
¡Viva el puerco!
It would be interesting to see a wine blog based on what's actually popular by sales volume rather than what's appealing to the wine fanatic. I once got a look at some sales figures for what could charitably be called "hobo wines" and it blew my mind.
- 30 November, 2009 04:58
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Or as the wardrobe which the robe doth hide,
To make some special instant special-blest,
By new unfolding his imprison'd pride.
Blessed are you whose worthiness gives scope,
Being had, to triumph; being lacked, to hope.
Sonnet 52: Translation to modern English
I am like the rich man whose key can give him access to his locked-up treasure, but who doesn't want to view it all the time because that would blunt the sharp point that a rare pleasure has. That's why feast days are so important and so infrequent. Coming so seldom in the space of a long year they are like precious jewels spread out in a crown. That's what my treasure chest – the time that separates us – is like, or like a wardrobe that hides a suit that makes a special moment even more special when it's opened to reveal its hidden pride. You are blessed with a worth that allows those who have you to feel triumphant, and those who don't to be hopeful.


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Unisex mitts in an interesting textured rib pattern. Instructions are given for two sizes: ladies' and men's. Instructions for smaller size are given first, followed by instructions for larger size in brackets. These mittens are knitted in one piece, in the round. The pictured mittens were knitted with my handspun yarn, but I suggest a commercially available alternative.
Yarn: Solitude Yarns Icelandic, 2 skeins. Approx 150 (200) metres of yarn required per pair.
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 dpns
Gauge: 22 stitches = 4" in stocking stitch.
Dimensions: Ladies': 6" around, 10" long, Men's: 8" around 12" long.
Extras: Three stitch markers, a needle and some scrap yarn.
CO = cast on
k = knit
p = purl
k1fb = knit one stitch into the front of the next stitch, and one stitch into the back (one stitch increased).
k1fbf = knit one stitch into the front of the next stitch, one stitch into the back, then one more stitch into the front (two stitches increased).
pm = place marker
sl m = slip marker
Beaded Rib Pattern:
Round 1: *k3 p2* to end of row.
Round 2: *k1 p1 k1 p2* to end of row.
Mitt Directions (make 2):
CO 40 (55) stitches over 3 dpns and join in the round. Work in Beaded Rib pattern until mitt measures 5½" (6½)", ending on Round 1 of pattern.
Thumb Gusset:
Next row: k1 pm k1fbf pm k1 p2, work in Beaded Rib pattern to end of row (you should be on Round 2 of the pattern).
You will continue working as before, but increasing stitches between the two markers as follows:
Row 1: k1, slm, knit to next marker, slm, k1 p2, continue in Beaded Rib to the end of the round.
Row 2: k1, slm, k1fb, knit to one stitch before next marker, k1fb, slm, k1 p2, continue in Beaded Rib to the end of the round.
Repeat these two rows until you have 13 (17) stitches between the thumb gusset markers.
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony's defense team spent Tuesday in an Orange County courtroom calling Texas EquuSearch volunteers who searched for Caylee Anthony's remains.
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"Right now, all we're doing is asking 'Were you there, and were you on Suburban Drive?' We'll follow up later," defense attorney Jose Baez said.
The defense attorneys hope to find volunteers who will help them advance their theory that someone else placed Caylee's remains in the woods after her mother was jailed.
According to defense attorney Cheney Mason, between 100 and 200 people have said they were on Suburban Drive during the search.
Tim Miller, the head of Texas EquuSearch, said the number of those who searched the long expanse of Suburban Drive will be far more than 100.
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For most players, arbitration eligibility is their first shot at a million-dollar salary. Let's go around the diamond and look at the potential notable first-timers for 2012. I've included some potential Super Twos, based on the possibility of the cutoff being in the range of two years and 120 days.
… Second Basemen
Gordon Beckham of the White Sox might be the most interesting name here, if service time of 2.123 results in Super Two status.
Beckham's service time stands at 1.123 at the moment.
Q: When does a player become eligible for salary arbitration?
A: A player with three or more years of service, but less than six years, may file for salary arbitration. In addition, a player can be classified as a "Super Two" and be eligible for arbitration with less than three years of service. A player with at least two but less than three years of Major League service shall be eligible for salary arbitration if he has accumulated at least 86 days of service during the immediately preceding season and he ranks in the top 17 percent in total service in the class of Players who have at least two but less than three years of Major League service, however accumulated, but with at least 86 days of service accumulated during the immediately preceding season.


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Why now is not the time to follow the herd
Why now is not the time to follow the herd
The global economy appears to be walking a tightrope of sorts, either side of which are two very different outcomes for investors.
Given the skew of investor positioning, the balance of risks suggests positioning a portfolio away from current common consensus is the right one.
What is the common consensus?
Common consensus, right now, would tell you that we are in a world of secular stagnation; where global growth hobbles along and deflation is ever more baked-in.
A world where ongoing monetary easing and competitive currency devaluations from central banks allows the playbook of recent years to carry on undisturbed:
- The dollar remains strong
- Defensive, quality companies exhibiting stable growth will be continually re-rated.
- A slowing China puts only downward pressure on all things energy and commodity related.
But we think there are question marks over these themes after an eventful start to 2016.
Will the dollar remain strong?
Reaction to new policy initiatives this quarter (negative interest rate policy among others) has not followed the "obvious" path – one where domestic currencies are forced down in the hope of engendering a competitive advantage.
Indeed, the strength of both the Japanese yen and euro – and weakness of the US dollar – in the wake of yet more monetary easing, has caught many by surprise.
A comparison to 2011 is an interesting one. Back then, everyone "knew" the US dollar would remain weak. Until, of course, it didn't - despite ongoing money printing in the US at the time. Now investors are convinced of the opposite.
But, where once a strong US dollar was considered good for the global economy, we are now in a phase where a strong US dollar is more harmful. The market appears to be sniffing this out.
If the bull market in the US dollar is diminishing – even if it signifies more muted US growth - many investors will need to re-evaluate their positioning, skewed as they are.
A more stable dollar is easing current funding pressures on emerging markets and thus softening the deflationary fears that have dominated. At some stage, it may warrant selective exposure to those areas that have suffered most in the wake of its strength - principally energy and commodity-related sectors.
Is deflation baked-in?
We have a great deal of sympathy with the longer-term concerns about global growth. The constraints of demographics and ever-increasing debt burdens will undoubtedly create tougher conditions ahead, both in economies and markets.
However, there is a case to say that inflationary pressures on a near-term cyclical basis are picking up. Ongoing wage increases in the US and a tentative bottoming of the oil price both point to this risk. Indeed, the oil price is now up near 50% since its February lows.
With the Federal Reserve seemingly intent on being "behind the curve", inflation could well continue to rise unchecked. Should investors eventually respond, it will likely be through purchasing "real" assets such as commodities.
At some stage, the pressure to raise interest rates will reappear. This does not bode well for many asset markets at current levels. Bond-proxy equities and low-yielding bonds – both areas which feature heavily in most portfolios - would likely suffer.
Where are the investment opportunities?
We are not saying that the above scenarios of rising inflation and a weaker US dollar are inevitable.
Nothing is certain at this stage. However, they are not beyond the realms of possibility over the next 12-to-18 months.
In that sense, the degree to which investor positioning has become meaningfully skewed away from these areas and towards beneficiaries of low growth and deflation is significant.
The crowded areas appear fully valued; the recent pariahs at levels that seemingly reflect many of the associated risks.
At some point, all of this could tee up a fantastic opportunity in the things investors don't currently want to own, such as energy and commodity-related assets.
Extended market cycle
The above all sounds relatively positive. So, why do we on the Schroders Multi-Manager team continue to favour an underweight exposure to equities and a sizeable cash balance?
Principally, because we are mindful that we are seven years into this already elongated cycle. The global economy appears to be walking a tightrope of sorts, either side of which are two very different outcomes for investors.
Equity markets offer pockets of value. However, for the last seven years investors have bought into the idea that expansive monetary policy will generate economic growth; a perception that has helped to prop up broad markets. Market reactions to policy initiatives this year suggest this may no longer be the case.
Meanwhile, bond markets remain at extreme valuations. We have reached a stage where some $9 trillion of government debt (over 20% of the total market) now sits with a negative yield.
Government bonds at these levels may have some short-term benefit in periods of panic. The longer-term return profile, though, remains deeply unattractive should we see any (even modest) cyclical upswing in economic conditions or inflation from here. As we have noted, it appears investors are ignoring the potential for this scenario, however small, at this stage.
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A teenage boy from Panama is being credited by police with helping catch a suspect described as a hustler cabbie at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.
Early Tuesday afternoon, two Port Authority police officers saw the 17-year-old boy and his family get into a limo at JFK's Terminal 4.
"When we came here, he tell us he's a cab driver, so I thought why not, you know?" said the boy, Aldo Sosa, who was on his first trip to New York with his family.
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But the police officers, recognizing the driver as a hustler who charges sky-high rates, jumped into their unmarked car to chase and then try to block him with their vehicle.
The driver, identified as Bhupinder Singh, 38, of Ridgewood, N.Y., put the car in reverse and sped away, according to Port Authority spokesman Al Della Fave.
He drove several miles on the highway before Sosa, sitting in the front seat, grabbed the steering wheel.
"My dad and I did what we were supposed to, just reflex kicked in and we just took the wheel and took the car to the side," said Sosa.
As Sosa and Singh struggled, the car finally hit a guardrail and stopped.
Della Fave said Singh jumped out of his limo and ran but officers Dante Castro-Recio and Robert Furey followed, tackling him in a grassy area next to the highway a few moments later.
Police said Singh has been arrested five times before Tuesday's incident for overcharging passengers. Last year, Port Authority police made 400 arrests of "hustler cabbies," so called because they are often not licensed to carry people and charge exorbitant prices.
But this may be the first time officers can say a passenger helped take down a cabbie.
"His parents were upset, but he was really proud of himself and what he accomplished," said Castro-Recio.
Aldo's parents had some bruises and had only a cut on his finger. His younger brother was not injured.
"He's my hero," Andreas Sosa said of his big brother as he hugged him with a wide smile.
Singh is being charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful solicitation, resisting arrest and criminal trespass. No information on a lawyer was available.


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Public Skate Availability in Western New York
The weather has quickly gotten cold, and the hockey season should already be underway. Therefore, it's time to pull out your skates, sharpen them up and hit the ice for some public open skate.
What's a better was to get out of the house and get away from the overcrowded malls in the area? Simply go to one of the local ice rinks and spending some time crashing into the boards and suffering bruises after hitting the ice (well, hopefully not). Or just gracefully gliding around the rink.
Here are some of the local ice rinks and each one's availability for public open skate.
The Northtown Center at Amherst, 1615 Amherst Manor Dr., Williamsville (631-7555)
Check out the Northtown Center at Amherst website, and click on the PDF version of the open skate schedule for the month. It will list all of the public open skate times day by day.
Brighton Arena Ice Skating Rink, 251 Brompton Rd., Tonawanda (693-3505)
Public open skate on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open until March 8, 2014. Check out the Brighton Arena Ice Skating Rink website and read the PDF version of the extra available dates for public open skate.
Lincoln Arena Ice Skating Rink, 1200 Parker Blvd., Tonawanda (833-7757)
Recreational skating on Mondays/Wednesdays (4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.), Saturdays (3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.), and Sundays (1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.). Family skate is on Thursdays (6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.) and Fridays (6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.). Middle school skate is on Saturdays from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Open until March 9, 2014. Check out the Lincoln Arena Ice Skating Rink website and click on the PDF version of the extra available dates for public open skate.
Ruben "Bud" Bakewell Riverside Ice Rink, 2607 Niagara St., Buffalo (875-4820)
Public open skate is on Sundays (2 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.), Mondays (3 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.), Thursdays (5 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.), Fridays (2 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.), and Saturdays (1 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.). Call ahead of time to double check that there is not a special event and the ice is still available.
City adult residents are $2, and adult non-residents are $3. Skate rentals cost $3.
Buffalo State College Ice Arena, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo (878-4198)
The home ice rink for both Buffalo State's men's and women's varsity teams, as well as the Canisius College men's hockey team. The arena has also been used as a practice facility for the Buffalo Sabres.
Public open skate on weekdays are $2, while weeknight and weekend public open skates are $2 for children and $3 for adults. Skate rentals are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Buffalo State students with a valid ID are free. Check out the Buffalo State College Ice Arena website, or call them to find out the weekly availability for public open skate.
Cheektowaga Recreation Center Arena, 2600 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga (897-7218)
Public open skate on Fridays/Saturdays (7 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.) and Sundays (2:45 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.). The Sunday public open skates begin on December 1. Check out the Cheektowaga Recreation Center Arena website for more information.
Hamburg Township Ice Arena, 2982 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg (649-8771)
Public open skate on Tuesday through Friday (11 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.), Fridays (8 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.), and Sundays (2 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.).
Youth are $5, and adults are $6. With a discount card, youth are $4 and adults $5. Skate rentals are $2 and helmet rentals are also $2. Anyone under 14 years old must wear a helmet (bicycle helmets are acceptable). For more information, check out the Hamburg Township Ice Arena website.
Dwyer Arena – Niagara University Ice Complex, University Dr., Lewiston (286-8782)
The home arena for both the Niagara University men's and women's Division I teams, and the Niagara Junior Purple Eagles youth hockey organization. This arena hosted part of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships, and also hosts the Buffalo Sabres player development camp each year in June.
Public open skate on Fridays (7:35 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.), and Sundays (6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.). It is $5 to skate, and skate rentals are $3. For more information, check out the Dwyer Arena website.
Think Rink, 41 Riley St., East Aurora (628-0036)
This is the same portable rink that was used in the inaugural NHL Winter Classic in Buffalo at Ralph Wilson Stadium, when the Sabres played against the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2008. Now it has a permanent cement rink under an open-sided pavilion.
Public open skate on Fridays (7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.), Saturdays (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.), and Sundays (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.).
Adults 19 and over are $5, students and seniors 62 and older are $4, and children under four years old are free with a paying adult. Skate sharpening is $5 and skate rentals are $3. Check out the Think Rink website for additional dates for open skate (off days for school and holidays).
West Seneca Ice Rink, 1250 Union Rd., West Seneca (674-6086)
Public open skate on Fridays/Saturdays (7 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.), and Sundays (1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.). Adult open skate (18 and older) on Tuesdays through Thursdays (9:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.). Closes April 13, 2014.
Residents are $3 and non-residents are $5. Skate rentals are $3, but they are not available for the adult open skate. For more information, check out the West Seneca Ice Rink website.
North Buffalo Ice Rink, 156 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo (873-8481)
Public open skate on Mondays/Thursdays (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.), Tuesdays/Wednesdays (4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.), Fridays/Sundays (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.), and Saturdays (5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) Open until March 30, 2014.
Children under five years old are free. Ages 5-17 are $1, and anyone older than 18 is $2. Skate rentals are $2. For more information, check out the North Buffalo Ice Rink website.
Falleti Ice Arena, 22 Evans St., Batavia (585) 344-3991
Cheapskates are Monday through Friday (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.), and Wednesdays (7:40 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.). These open skates are $3 each, and skate rentals are $3 per session.
Weekend open skates are Fridays (7 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.) and Sundays (1 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.). These are $5 each and $3 for children four years old and under. Skate rentals are $3 per session.
A season pass is $199 for a family and $99 for an individual. The Sunday family package includes four admission and four skate rentals for $25. For more information, check out the Falleti Ice Arena website.
Hyde Park Twin Ice Rinks, 911 Robbins Dr., Niagara Falls (285-0715)
Public open skate on Monday and Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Admission is $5, and skate rentals are $2.
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Quick Jabs: Kelly Pavlik has a tough fight ahead, Gabriel Rosado recovering, more
After struggling with alcoholism, Kelly Pavlik has retired from boxing at the age of 30. (Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
• I can't say I'm surprised that former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik decided to call it quits last week, at 30. From what I have been told, the move to Oxnard, California to train with Robert Garcia had not been going as well as planned and that Pavlik often appeared disinterested during training. It's fortunate for Pavlik that Andre Ward had to back out of a scheduled January date with a shoulder injury; that could have gotten real ugly, real fast.
Is Pavlik done? I doubt it. Boxing is littered with comebacks, and Pavlik is young enough that he can take a couple of years off. I just hope Pavlik can keep the demons that have chased him the last few years in check. I wrote the first story on Pavlik following his second stint in rehab and I remember his defiance towards accepting that he had a drinking problem. It's going to be a battle for him to keep his life in order now that he is retired. I hope that, like so many of his battles in the ring, he wins it.
• I'm told Gabriel Rosado, who absorbed a pretty good beating from Gennady Golovkin last weekend, is recovering well and expects to return sometime this summer. Rosado plans to drop back down to 154-pounds, where he will still be a top contender. I know Rosado has his eyes on Saul Alvarez, but a good fight for him would be a rematch with Alfredo Angulo, who knocked Rosado out in the second round in 2009.
• Speaking of Golovkin, promoter Tom Loeffler told me the plan going forward was to have Golovkin fight in March, somewhere in Europe, before returning to the U.S. in June for a bigger HBO fight. If IBF titleholder Daniel Geale wins his rematch with Anthony Mundine later this month, a unification fight with Golovkin would make for a good matchup.
• Timothy Bradley -- who has made some of the worst business decisions in recent memory -- is reportedly closing in on a fight with Yuri Gamboa. I like it. It's a very winnable fight for Bradley and would give him a big bounce towards a bigger fight later in the year.
• Checked in with Sergio Martinez's advisor, Sampson Lewkowicz, last weekend, who told me Martinez is doing well in his recovery from knee surgery. According to Lewkowicz, Martinez is doing strictly upper body workouts right now but will begin full training in late February and will be ready to fight in April.
• Top Rank announced the signing of Chinese amateur superstar Zou Shiming, a three-time world champion and two-time gold medalist in the junior flyweight division. Zou, 31, will make his pro debut in Macau in April.
• If you missed Sergey Kovalev's one-sided beating of former light heavyweight titleholder Gabriel Campillo, find the replay on NBC Sports Network. In his stiffest test to date, Kovalev walked right through Campillo, a slick, talented boxer who had been knocked out just once before. Kovalev is more than just raw power: He's a smart boxer who under the tutelage of John David Jackson has developed a complete game. He goes to the head, to the body and when he smells blood has a tremendous killer instinct. Main Events would like to bring him back sometime in June, preferably on HBO. If Tavoris Cloud can get past Bernard Hopkins in March, a Cloud-Kovalev showdown would be explosive.
• I like Bryant Jennings -- he was SI.com's 2012 Prospect of the Year. But fighting Wladimir Klitschko right now is a bad, bad idea. Jennings made great strides in 2012 but he is nowhere near ready for that kind of fight. At this point in his career, a knockout loss to Klitschko might be something he doesn't recover from.
• Still no decisions have been made on the futures of the Klitschko brothers, per manager Bernd Boente, though I still expect both to be back in the ring sometime this spring.
• So Jorge Arce wants another fight. Boxers really need to stop using the word 'retirement.'
• Another week, another disgraceful judging performance, this time by Tony Paolillo, who inexplicably scored the Roman Martinez-Juan Carlos Burgos fight for Martinez, 116-112. I've watched that fight three times and there is no way you can give Martinez that many rounds. The official punch stats gave Burgos a 286-193 advantage, including 234-164 in power shots.
Unsurprisingly, Burgos' promoters demanded a rematch.
"Juan Carlos won that fight hands down and this week we will file for an immediate rematch", said Artie Pelullo, CEO of Banner Promotions. "The kid worked hard and should be a world champion this morning. We just hope the WBO agrees with what the whole world saw and does the right thing by granting us this rematch."
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I appreciate the majority of you who were able to keep it polite, and offer well-written comparisons of different systems, with the pros and cons of both. The input from those who have personally experienced both sides was especially helpful.
It's obvious that all feel something needs to be fixed, and I suspect the majority of "real people" out there would collectively find an answer, rather than just yelling about it.
Statistically, the political views of most Americans are purple, to varying degrees. Unfortunately, once elected it's more important to immediately become either fiery-red or bright blue, and those of us in the middle are forgotten. And that, to some extent, is why shit never gets done. It's easier to yell, scream, and argue over pithy things than to work together to fix the big ones. And a few screaming voices on either side are allowed to drown out a reasonable majority.
In closing, let me post a few addresses. Write your own emails. Feel free to send a link to my "Dear Medicare patients" post if you wish.
Maybe I'm just optimistic. But I'd like to think the health care issues we face can be solved in a way that benefits most, if not all of us. And in a civil manner, too.
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I just bought pocomail 4.1, and received a registration code in an email.
At that point, I went to Help->License Info, got the license screen, and I pasted in my name and the new license number.
At that point, the program announced that it was going to communicate with home (pocomail) to see if my license code was "valid." Hello. Since when can't a program simply inspect a license code to see if it is valid? Why the "phone home"?
My firewall blocked the attempt to phone home. Pocomail then said that the phone home attempt had failed, and that it would try later. My firewall will, of course, block that also.
So, about four questions:
1. Why is it phoning home? It is not necessary to validate that my license code is valid, if the people at pocomail are the least bit competent. What information about me is being transmitted/collected at pocomail, and why hasn't the disclosure of such information been revealed to me? This is an issue of my privacy, among other things.
2. Having failed to phone home, what is the status of my copy of pocomail? Is it still "evaluation", is it "validated," or is it somewhere inbetween? Since my firewall will continue to block pocomail's phone home attempt, how long is this phone home attempt cycle going to continue?
3. Does all of this mean that, three (or whatever) years from now when Pocomail is no longer in business, my current machine is destined for the trash, and I'm installing this version of Pocomail on my replacement machine, that I will invariably get the same nonsense, which, at that time may be unstopable, because there is no pocomail to respond?
4. If this is, as it seems, an "activation" scheme of the Windows XP variety, why was I not warned of it at purchase time. Even Microsoft is honest enough to warn users about activation. "Activation" schemes invariably prematurely terminate the life of software, if for no other reason than the fact that businesses die, and activation of installs on replacement machines then becomes inpossible. Software with an expiration mechanism of this kind is of, if not NO value, at least less value, and I should be warned of such a possible expiration mechanism before I purchase. Why was I not so notified?


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The Frontier Echo (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 24, 1878
Description: Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.
Date: May 24, 1878
Creator: Robson, G. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Newspaper
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Download the film: https://vimeo.com/97163476
"'The Stranger' is an excellent portrayal of the Biblical response to the immigrants living among us. It is a great reminder that the Church can share the love of Jesus in very tangible ways."
George Wood, General Superintendent, Assemblies of God
"It will take the wisdom of Solomon to solve the United States immigration issues. However, one thing is certain: Christians have an obligation and privilege to love and care for the people from other lands who live among us. Our Lord himself was an immigrant, and His stories and practices demonstrated sensitivity to the non-Jewish people who lived among the Jews. We honor Him when we reach out to the stranger among us. 'The Stranger,' will help us understand the immigrant situation more clearly. I commend it to your viewing."
Mark L. Williams, Presiding Bishop/General Overseer, Church of God
"Repeatedly, the Bible calls for us to welcome and care for the 'stranger'– those among us with little power, protection or resources. This documentary challenges us to think and act Biblically to care for the vulnerable among us."
Jay Barnes, President, Bethel University
"I believe the fear of God informing our actions would cause us to reach out to many people in this country from many different origins who are not known lawbreakers, not workers of wickedness, but simply needing an opportunity. We cannot afford on the issue of immigration reform to be anything other than kind and generous. Maybe this movie will cause some to pray. And if we are praying as we should, maybe we wake up in the morning and we are as surprised as the early church was. It is not Peter standing on the front step, but it is our congressmen standing there with a law, saying, 'We have worked it out.'"
Paige Patterson, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
"As a Christian and a conservative, I am weary of the misinformation regarding immigration reform calling it "amnesty" or other misleading characterizations. When people hear the truth about what is proposed, they are surprised by what they see to be a workable plan for a complicated issue. The bottom line, as The Stranger film so clearly demonstrates, is that immigration reform is about people and families; many on the fringes of society. This is where Jesus lived and served. So should we."
William E. Brown, Chancellor, Cedarville University
"'The Stranger' puts a face and real life experience to the statistics bantered around in the immigration debate. Suddenly these numbers have names and families with the same hopes and dreams of all people. Yes, our brothers and sisters created in the image of God. The word 'welcome' takes on new power throughout the movie."
Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent, The Wesleyan Church
"I have heard very different political perspectives on immigration, depending upon geography and party differences. This film challenges us to look at immigration, first of all, as people of the Old and New Testaments. It is a challenge well worth accepting as we consider what it means to respond to this issue as citizens of God's Kingdom."
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I'm in the process of making a whole row of them to run along a wall in my kitchen. I rarely have time to make things for myself, but I'm determined to finish these ones, if it's the last thing I do!! They'll all be decorated with recipes written in my mum and my grandmothers handwriting, and I might just have to add my sisters and my own to that collection too. Saves getting out the recipe books!
Whenever I make work, I photograph it a lot - from all different angles, in different groupings, lines, rows, light. I find it gives me an added perspective on the work, which you sometimes miss when you've been working on something up close for a while. Sometimes it leads to new ideas, new thoughts on how to present work, new ideas on where to take it next.
And just in case you haven't noticed, I also have a bit of a compulsive need to arrange things in lines and rows and grids…aaaah....something sooooo satisfying about it!
I've also made a small edition of these bird wall vases (below). They're part of a much bigger wall piece that I'm working on, but I just snuck a few out for those nice folk at Object!


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Taylor Swift Gets New, Shorter Haircut [PHOTOS]
Taylor Swift was seen out and about today (July 24) rocking a new stylish haircut. Swifties, you'll want to add these pics to your hair inspo board — the cut is super cute!
The 24-year-old stepped out in NYC with full bangs and a noticeably shorter bob. It seemed like she'd previously been growing out her side-swept bangs and hair — which she first chopped off in a drastic cut back in February — but her new cut has us thinking she'll stick with her short style for a while.
Her new 'do was paired with a marled crop top and matching pleated skirt. She added bright touches of color to the otherwise black-and-white look with her sunshine yellow purse and bubblegum pink heels. (As always, her legs looked absolutely amazing in the teensy skirt.) Recently she's even been ditching her iconic red lipstick for a lighter, soft pink shade that looks gorg with her skin tone. Overall, we are loving how amazing she looks!
Is it just us or does Taylor look like a poster girl for a voluminous shampoo? Her new style is fierce!
Taylor looks perfectly put together in her matching crop top and skirt.
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The Jets had no players selected yesterday as Pro Bowl starters and two players selected as reserves, both from their secondary.
Safety LaRon Landry and cornerback Antonio Cromartie were picked for the team. Neither player is a starter.
The Jets also had three alternates — tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson (second alternate), center Nick Mangold (second) and kick returner Joe McKnight (third).
It is the first Pro Bowl selection for Landry, who signed with the Jets as a free agent last winter on a one-year deal. The honor will surely help him land a big free-agent deal in this offseason and could spell the end of his time with the Jets. The 28-year-old has 95 tackles, two interceptions and four forced fumbles this year. He returned one interception for a touchdown.
For Cromartie, this is his second Pro Bowl and first as a Jet. He stepped up his game after Darrelle Revis tore the ACL in his left knee and was lost for the season in Week 3. Cromartie wound up with 33 tackles and three interceptions., returning one for a touchdown.
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NMU Police Department is the department charged with overseeing Northern Michigan University's homeland security efforts.
This means NMU Police Department facilitates the campus planning for emergencies and terrorist attacks, the training for individuals across campus who would be called upon in such situations and generally educating the campus about emergency planning.
NMU Police Department strongly encourages NMU "families" – whether that means the traditional family or one that consists of your roommates and friends – to have a plan for when emergencies (big or small) happen. Being prepared to address issues like trying to contact family members or having a common meeting place other than your home, can calm a chaotic situation.
For more information on how to plan for emergencies, contact NMU Police Department at 906-227-2151.


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The promoters of Stars & Stripes Festival today announced the addition of Halestorm on Sunday, June 30 at the festival's new home at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights.
Fronted by siblings Lizzy Hale on guitar and vocals and drummer Arejay Hale, Halestorm won a Grammy award this year in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category for their song 'Love Bites (So Do I),' off their second studio album 'The Strange Case Of…' They are the first female-fronted band to be nominated and win in that category.
Halestorm's debut self-titled CD scored two Top 10 singles 'I Get Off' and 'It's Not You.' They've toured steadily for the past two years with Megadeth, Papa Roach, Godsmack, Shinedown and others.
VIP tickets are $30 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24.
Now in its seventh year, the Stars & Stripes Festival will showcase more than 100 regional, local and national bands on five different stages June 28-30.
Headliners include Collective Soul, Randy Travis and King's X on June 28; Cake, Puddle of Mudd, Drowning Pool and Saliva on June 29; and Halestorm, Kool & the Gang and Everlast on June 30.
In addition to the music, the three-day festival offers a variety of fun activities and attractions including a carnival midway, Fearless Flores circus show, Shell Camino monster truck rides, an Arts and Crafts Village, a laser light show on June 29, and a fireworks display closes out the event on June 30.
The popular Family Fun Zone has camel rides, a petting zoo, Banana Derby, Classic K-9 Dog Show and a White Tiger Discovery Exhibit.
Stars & Stripes is Michigan's largest free summer festival. There is no admission to enter and all music performances for free. There is VIP concert seating, carnival rides and food available for purchase.
Freedom Hill is located at 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights. For more information visit www.starsandstripesfest.com or call 586-493-4344.


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Bills hire ex-Lions coach Schwartz to replace Pettine
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to hire recently fired Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator.
The team announced the move Friday night, a day after Mike Pettine left Buffalo to take over as the Cleveland Browns' head coach. Schwartz was fired Dec. 30, a day after the Lions missed the playoffs with a 7-9 record.
In four seasons in Detroit, the 47-year-old Schwartz was 29-51. That included a 10-6 finish in 2011 when the Lions reached the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.
Schwartz has 21 years of NFL coaching experience, including nine as a defensive coordinator.
The Bills also reached a deal to hire one of Schwartz's former assistants, Todd Downing, to become quarterbacks coach.


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The last two months have been hectic with preparing and then shooting one longish (80 mins?) and complex film, Coming to Terms, and then, on a whim, another, Dead End. (See www.jonjostcomingtoterms.wordpress.com for a diary on these.) These wrapped up a few days ago, and I'm in the mixed process of catching my breath, slowing down, and preparing to hit the road for 3-4 weeks in Wyoming to take video and still pics of nature, human mucking around (strip mining, fracking), and to try to get into the frequency needed to draw and paint. See how that goes.
Kate Sannella and Steve Taylor in Coming to Terms
This film was a very serious one, about, well, dying. It involved some demanding acting, and a lot of technical stuff with green-screens, tight shots, and, said the actors, it was difficult. I may try for Sundance with it, or if not that, then Cannes. Wishful thinking, I know. It has zero to do with present day art/film fashions.
Roxanne Rogers and Ryan Harper Gray in Dead End
This one was done a kind of lark, impromptu, as we finished the other a week earlier than anticipated, and since they were here, and we had the time and stuff, we rolled the dice on another. Totally different thing. Actors did a great job, though I am not (yet?) sure it'll add up to a film. Maybe with some editorial magic of some kind….
Now it's on the road to let it all go away for a while before getting into the final editing (both were rough edited as we shot). Autumn has arrived in Montana, with brisk nights, and for the moment very smokey skies thanks to a mess of forest fires. Hope they soon subside. I'll be going to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Devil's Tower, and many places between, shooting nature and man's assault on it – strip mining, fracking, and all the rest.


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Kathy Jahner State President PBWNM with member Carolyn Moore
Kathy Jahner State President PBWNM with member Carolyn Moore
The members of Professional Business Women of New Mexico (PBWNM) are known in New Mexico as the leading group dedicated to improving the status of women. Our membership is divers, ranging from recent high school graduates to retirees who come from varied background, professions, education, race, and socio-economic levels. We count as our members women and men in a wide range of fields.
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Winter has arrived and the cold weather means I'm not taking as many pictures on our weekly outings. I managed to snap a few pictures last week before frostbite threatened to set in.
The dogs love to run when it's cold.
Luka enjoys patrolling the fence line.
When I snapped this picture I had just told him not to jump the fence (he does that sometimes).
Running around in cold weather requires fuel. The dogs' favorite fuel is peanut butter. The favored peanut butter delivery method is a Kong.
Luka looks a bit too comfortable in front of the computer (I need to check my credit card statements for any unexpected charges 🙂 )
Sadie has no time for such nonsense. There is napping to do.
Finally, the Fishermen's Wool project is coming along.


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Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3 to 6 years old. Child must attend with caregiver (parent, guardian, responsible adult). Storytellers will present interactive songs, flannelboards, and stories geared towards pre-readers, with emphasis on preschool skills and abilities. Storytime sessions run from early September through mid-December, and from early January through late August.
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If you're looking for the outline of the Alaska you know and love, you might as well give up now. This bizarre map, which appeared in the third volume of Diderot's Encyclopédie, dates all the way back to 1772 — and it's a total hodgepodge of misinformation.
Here's his [hi-res version. While some geographical features don't appear too out of the ordinary (Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, for example, is pretty easy to spot), Alaska couldn't look more out of place.
"Notice the contrast between the mostly soft-edged shores of this half-baked Alaska... and the jagged coastlines of the real parts of the world," writes Frank Jacobs, who heads up shop over on the Strange Maps blog. "The lack of detail for the former is intentional, a sign of deference by the cartographer to his lack of knowledge. Smooth shorelines are a code between the maker and reader of maps, to be read as: Not yet surveyed."
But that's not the only thing out of place in this image. According to Jacobs, you're looking at a prime example of what is sometimes referred to as "wishful mapping." See that strait running from the top right of the map to the bottom middle? That's the Strait of Anian; known in Britain as the Northwest Passage, the Strait of Anian was said to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Jacobs explains:
[The Strait of Anian], all the more mythical for being non-existent, started showing up on maps from the mid-16th century onward... probably after a Chinese province mentioned in Marco Polo's Travels. For centuries, it was one of that handful of fictional drivers of real exploration. Others include the Seven Cities of Gold (in North America) and El Dorado (generally sought in South America). These places were always sought after but never found, and thus instrumental in pushing back the boundaries of the unknown.
Too much ice and too shallow waters have always rendered this Northwest Passage uneconomical, but global warming might be changing that. When the ice retreats far enough, the mythical waterway may yet become a reality, and finally connect the markets of the Old World with the fabled riches of Cathay and Xipangu [aka China and Japan - if you were Marco Polo].
Read more about this half-baked Alaska map over on Strange Maps.


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Social Services Commission/TUSD School Supply Donation Drive
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The City of Torrance and Torrance Social Services Commission is working with Torrance Unified School District's Building Bridges program to collect new school supplies to benefit homeless and foster students in the district.
Building Bridges helps remove any barriers to academic participation and success for the homeless and foster student population.
Please participate by donating the following NEW items:
- Calculators
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Also being collected are new or gently used books, dictionaries, thesauruses or test prep workbooks for grades K-12.
Collection bins will be available from July 15 through Aug. 2 at the following locations:
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Good Driving Is a Habit (Mar, 1948)
Good Driving Is a Habit
How to teach your family the Seven Keys to Safety
This Can Happen to YOU…
This month's cover painting is an illustrated statistic. Driving 30 miles an hour is as dangerous as driving on the roof of a high building! If you hit another car head on going at the same "safe" speed, it would be like driving off a nine-story building.
By Devon Francis and John F. Stearns
THE driver of a suburban bus outside Detroit was rolling along at a moderate rate the other day when suddenly he hauled on the wheel and swerved. The maneuver was puzzling. Except for some snow-covered cars parked by the right-hand curb, the road was clear.
As I stepped off the bus I asked him about it.
"Oh, that!" he replied. "Well, as we came up to that line of parked cars, I saw the snow on the hood of one of them begin to slide off. I figured his engine was running and maybe he was getting ready to pull away from the curb. I wasn't taking any chances."
That bus driver was a good driver. He made good driving a habit. He knew he had to. It's no longer possible to make each move in driving a conscious move. Speeds have become too fast for that. Stopping distances are too great. Safety on the highway demands practice until the proper reaction in an emergency becomes automatic.
The first thing to teach your family about the operation of the family car is that good driving must be habitual. Good driving includes keeping a constant lookout for what the other fellow is going to do.
Slip into the right-hand front seat of the family jalopy and have your student settle himself comfortably behind the wheel. We'll . assume that he knows the rudiments—how to depress the clutch, shift, brake, and steer. Knowing how to manipulate the controls is the least of knowing how to drive. Now let's take it from there.
Pulling from the Curb
Make your student keep his clutch depressed until he has looked backward out of the window and forward up the street for other cars. Don't let him rely on his rearview mirror. It only shows about three-fourths of the road. Explain that to him. You know that, but he doesn't. And watch out for pedestrians, too. Stick out that hand. Other motorists must know what your car is going to do before it does it. It's too late after the crash. Ease out, now, in low. Shift carefully, accelerate slowly.
Make your student develop the habit of driving ahead of himself. Say to him, "Imagine you're sitting on the front bumper. You'd keep looking ahead to see what was coming, wouldn't you?" There's a car at the curb. Its exhaust pipe spits a puff of smoke. The engine must be running. Its driver may pull into the street. Ease by, watchful. There's another car parked just ahead of it. Its front wheels are turned out. Is it going to pull away from the curb?
A kid's ball bounces into the street. Use the brake. Don't wait to see if a kid follows. Take that for granted. Slow down.
"Rule Number One at intersections," you tell your student, "is that a yellow light means slow down. No light at all means slow down. A green light means slow down. At intersections just slow down! It's healthier. Look left first, since the line of cars you'll meet first will be coming from the left. Make it a habit.
"Watch every other car in the intersection and every car that can reach the intersection before you leave it. Some dope in a hot rod may come screeching through. Look at that line of cars to the right now. If one of them tries to pass another one inside the intersection, put out your hand and stop. Let the fool get out of the way before you move. And in stopping, don't jam on the brake. The car behind you may smack into your rear end. That could well-nigh break your neck."
Tell your student to make it a habit to keep his eye peeled for clues to what the other fellow is going to do. Front wheels on the roll telegraph a lot of information. The car coming into the intersection just opposite you is slowing. Its wheels turn just a shade. Its driver is going to make a turn. Easy, that may mean a full stop for you to let him get out of the way.
Stop for a Talk
When you get through the intersection have your student pull over to the curb for a talk. How fast was he going as he approached the intersection? Twenty. That sounds safe. But does he have any idea how far his car would travel in a half-second at 20 miles an hour? The answer is fourteen feet. And what's the half-second for? Well, that's how long it would take him to react to an emergency. Fourteen feet can be the difference between safety and collision.
A moment ago you warned him against drivers who tried to pass within the intersection. Why? Well, supposing he himself tried to pass another car that had slowed down. The other car may have slowed down to let a pedestrian cross in front of him. Could he avoid the pedestrian? Or the other driver may have been looking for a cross street. If he found it, the chances are he would swing hard left. How much chance would he have to avoid a collision? Or the other driver may have spotted a car on the cross street coming in fast. If your student had been passing, would he have been able to stop in time?
Try another intersection. Here, a streetcar going in the same direction stops as you approach. Ask your student, "Know what may happen if you barge on into that intersection? Another car may come in fast on you from the left. The streetcar hides it. What'll the other driver do—go under you, over you, or through you? Get the habit: STOP."
Railroad tracks are intersections too. Roll your student up to a crossing. Where it says stop, it means STOP. Trains use wheels too, and anything on wheels is potentially dangerous. Single track or double track? Look both ways. The tail end of that passenger train rumbling by may hide the head end of a freight a hundred feet away. Wait. You may spend 30 seconds and save your life.
Practice making turns. Tell your student he must learn a habit of signaling. Make him learn to work his way into the proper lane minutes before he intends to make a turn. He must ease off on the accelerator several hundred feet ahead of his turn. He'll learn that the braking power of his engine compression with the power off is one of his chief assets in car control.
To make that turn he must signal. Say to your student, "put out your hand. For a right turn, you must be in the right lane. For a left turn, you must be in the left lane. That's elementary, but make it a habit. To change lanes you've got to signal. You've got to look behind you for following traffic. You've got to signal again for your actual turn. That's just protecting yourself from the other fellow."
Now for the turn. It's you talking: "Swing left just short of the center of the intersection, if the law permits. That leaves room for drivers coming from the opposite direction who also want to turn left. Complete your turn just to the right of the cross street's center line. See how this keeps the number of traffic lanes you have to cross at a minimum?"
Right turns are money in the bank. Start from the right lane. Complete the turn in the right lane.
Take your student out on the open road. Here's space. He's got a lot of horsepower under his foot and he aches to use it. If the road's clear, let him. It satisfies an urge.
He's going to overtake cars going his way that are jogging along uncomfortably slow. He wants to pass. What's a safe passing speed? What's a safe passing distance? Those are hard ones to answer. But maybe this will help:
If your student is going to pass a car going 40 m.p.h., he should have about 1,000 feet—or about 55 car lengths—between him and any car coming from the opposite direction before attempting it. And there's a catch. These conditions hold good if the oncoming car is making about 45. They hold good if the pavement is dry, if the road is straight and level. If the pavement isn't dry, tell him to double his estimate just for safety.
If there's a hill or a curve, tell him to make it a habit to let up on that accelerator and keep his position.
He makes an experimental pass. The car gets by all right, but he cuts in too sharply in his anxiety to get back into the right-hand lane. "Wait," you have to tell him, "until you can see some part of the car you've just passed appear in your rearview mirror. Then ease back into your lane."
There was something else. Did he forget something? He looks blank. Did he look behind before he started to pass to see what traffic was following him? Did he put out his hand? No, he didn't. Let those answers ride on the double zero for the next spin of the wheels without saying anything more. It's effective.
"At night," you can tell your student, "passing is more critical. Make it a habit to allow yourself more room. Be more critical of your judgment of speed. Flick your headlights to tip off the car ahead that you're going around him."
That speed itch is eating at the ball of your student's right foot. You know it. The needle on the speedometer keeps creeping up. Let him go. Wait until she hits 50. Then tell him to brake to a stop as fast as he can and still keep the car under control. He starts braking. "Did you look behind?" you ask him. "Did you put out your hand in a slow signal?" No, he didn't. Okay, just a reminder to make it a habit.
As the car snubs to a halt, ask him if he has any idea how much distance he ate up in stopping the car. No, he hasn't. Then explain it to him: "It took you a total of almost a full city block to bring this jalopy to a stop from 50 miles an hour. But there's something even more important—do you know how far your car traveled from the time I told you to stop until your brakes began taking hold? No? Well, it was 55 feet, more than the width of a city lot. It took you that long to react."
It will help that itchy accelerator foot if he forms the habit of thinking of a car as a huge steel flywheel. The faster it goes, the more kinetic energy it builds up. The kinetic energy goes up as the square of the speed. It's 25 times as great at 50 miles an hour as it is at 10. The only way that kinetic energy can be dissipated fast is with the brakes.
And here's another valuable habit to form—have him keep thinking of driving conditions. The trouble with most drivers is that they go too fast for conditions. Visibility, for instance. There may be fog, rain, or snow. Ever hear of a pilot taking his personal plane off the ground when the airport was fogged in? Okay, take a cue from people who fly airplanes. Even 10 miles an hour may be too fast under certain conditions.
What's the condition of the road? Ice? Snow? Rain? What's the condition of traffic? Light? Heavy? What's the condition of the terrain? Hills? Hairpin curves? What's the condition of the car? Brakes okay? Headlights bright? What's your condition, Mr. Student? Sleepy? Worried and preoccupied?
Remember, teacher, you can't do your job in one lesson. You are trying to form a habit. So short, frequent sessions are best. And watch yourself: don't you get excited. Keep your voice deliberately low and calm.
As your pupil progresses, keep him at the wheel longer. Let him get confidence, but when he becomes over-confident, as he will, check him gently. Let him get away with two or three blunders. Then tell him.
That's enough for today. Tell your student to turn around and head for home. Whoops! How about a signal for that turn? Remember, make it a habit!


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Yet again, Oman was chosen among the 10 best world tourist destinations for 2008 by concierge.com, the online destination for inspired travel website of Condé Nast Traveller, one of the world's prestigious and most respected widely read travel publication. Peter J. Frank, Editor-in-Chief of Concierge.com said, "Many of the destinations on this year's list have undergone a transformation".
Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air stated that as per concierge.com
press statment released on Monday January 7, which was vastly circulated by Media outlets and specialized websites worldwide also transmitted by Reuters, they said that the destinations on their annual list of the top 10 "it" places share a few common denominators -- a new crop of hotels, protected natural appeal, and with enough substance to make a journey worthwhile. These places he added, coupled with new discoveries like Oman and Hainan Island, make for agreat mix. The 10 best world tourist destinations are Mozambique, Africa - St. Lucia – Montenegro – Ecuador – Sicily - San Diego - Hainan Island, China – Oman - Puerto Escondido and the Oaxacan Coast, Mexico – Paris, respectively. A mention in Condé Nast Traveller Al Haremi pointed out is the kind of endorsement and publicity money cannot buy, and will go a long way in raising Oman's profile among its target market.
He enlightened that in its list of The 10 must-see destinations for 2008, concierge.com believed that Dubai might be the fastest-growing area in the Middle East and the main theater of operations for rival hotel groups, but Oman is becoming the destination
of choice for the more eco-minded, adventurous, and—dare we say—sophisticated traveler. The mix of beautiful beaches with sublime year-round weather, traditional cities that retain a genuine desert culture, and one-of-a-kind hotels is unbeatable. Must-stops include the Wahiba desert for sand boarding and camel riding, Muscat for the gorgeous Chedi hotel and the authentic souks, and the impeccably clean beaches. Check into the massive Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah resort, pictured, in Muscat, which, despite three hotels that encompass 638 rooms and nearly 20 different restaurants, somehow does not feel overwhelming. High rollers should spring for the all-suite Al Husn section, with its own private beach. This spring Six Senses will open its first resort outside Southeast Asia on the secluded Musandam Peninsula, close to Dubai. The chic Zighy Bay will have 82 villas, all with private pools and butler service (natch);brave-hearted uests can arrive by paraglider. Next up: the 200-room Viceroy Sifah, sister to the Santa Monica property, pegged to open in 2011 with an equestrian center, marina, and 18-hole golf course.
Al Haremi enlightened that the American publication Conde Nast Traveler, is one of the most influential travel and destination guides worldwide. Armed with the slogan, "Truth in Travel" the Conde Nast Traveler turned the placid, fantasy-world of travel writing on its head when it launched in 1987. From the very beginning, Conde Nast Traveler quickly established a reputation as the one place readers could turn for the real scoop on travel. The magazine carried little of the fluff puff pieces on destinations that were then the staple of existing travel magazines. It was immediately seen as a serious challenger to the travel magazine market leader Travel & Leisure. Conde Nast Traveler Magazine is known for its insider travel tips, well-respected writers, and beautiful pictorials featuring some of the most scenic and inviting places in the world to visit. The magazine does not accept free travel and accommodations, and its correspondents, as far as possible, travel anonymously considered as one of the world's top. With a readership estimated at around 3 million wealthy and discerning travelers.


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Books with Many Subjects
Call numbers Can focus a subject
You've learned that the first line of call numbers represents the general subject of the book. But often subjects are linked with other subjects. Like Art and Music, or Gaming and Education. Libraries choose the main subject so that books on a similar topic are next to each other. Examples:
Using Library of Congress, if the topic is leadership ...
- leadership in business starts with HD
- leadership for lawyers starts with KF
- leadership for politics starts with JK
- leadership for school principals starts with LB
Using Dewey Decimal, if your topic is leadership ...
- leadership in business starts with 658
- leadership for lawyers starts with 347
- leadership for politicians starts with 320
- leadership for principals starts with 371
Finding Books with many subjects
If a book has three, four, or more subjects, will the library buy many copies to have one copy for each subject call number?
Of course not. Keeping track of multiple subjects is the job of the library catalog -- the database you use to locate library materials. The physical book can only be on one place, but the electronic record for the book can include references to all the subjects in the book. The library catalog is the best tool to start your search for library materials.


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>> Thursday, October 28, 2010
You Can't Change Them...or Can You?
This is my post for today. Even if it is the anniversary issue. Changing ones spouse is one of the most popular ideas since the dawn of man. It's funny how we rarely think we should be the ones to change or even the source of the problem. It has to be the other spouse. Well I am not writing about change for ourselves because I think you have heard it all before. I want to focus on the other person for a change. Do I have your attention now? You. the other half is the secret to the change but it is not just about changing your behavior but helping your spouse to be a better them. You saw the best of them, remember? When you were dating and when you were on your honeymoon. You may be saying where has that person gone? Well, I first want to say that it was you who brought the best of them, out of them. How? You were probably much more gracious, patient, romantic, vulnerable, gentle, ambitious, kinder, etc.
They then reciprocate. Your other half is probably saying (about you), "where has that other person gone" as well. Help your other half to be better from the things you did at first. Be more supportive, less critical as you used to see no wrongs, buy or make their favorite desert and wrap it up, the way you used to. Build up their confidence if that is what they need. Study them and apply what they need. Be more consistent in kindness. In some cases do the opposite of what you have been doing. Ex. I used to talk alot around my husband. Now I say much less as I discovered he needs peace. He thrives on quietness. He gets refueled that way. Now I noticed that honestly there was a lot that I just didn't need to say. I was talking just to talk. Now I have more meaningful conversation. Make your own discoveries about your spouse by observation and stillness, then apply what you have learned. You will find that they will be a better them as they have changed, without realizing so have you.
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Atherectomy involves techniques similar to
those used for
angioplasty. The difference is that atherectomy uses special tools to remove the plaque buildup from the artery wall.
Atherectomy is not done for most people who have angioplasty. But in certain cases, it might help your doctor open up a narrowed artery.
After an atherectomy, you will be
moved to a recovery room or to the coronary care unit. Your heart rate, pulse,
and blood pressure will be closely monitored, and the catheter insertion site
will be checked for bleeding. To prevent bleeding, you may have a large
bandage or a compression device on the catheter insertion site.
You will be instructed to keep your leg straight if the insertion site is in
your groin area.
You most likely will start walking within 12 to
24 hours after an atherectomy. The average hospital stay is 1 to 2 days for
uncomplicated procedures. After several days, you may resume exercise and
After atherectomy you will most likely take medicine, such as aspirin and another antiplatelet such as clopidogrel, to help prevent the formation of blood clots.
After your procedure, you might attend a
cardiac rehabilitation program. In cardiac rehab, a
team of health professionals provides education and support to help you
recover and make new, healthy habits,
such as eating right and getting more exercise. Making these changes is just as
important as getting treatment in keeping your heart healthy and your arteries
Atherectomy is a procedure used to
open up narrowed coronary arteries to increase blood flow. It might be done if an artery has hard plaque with a lot of calcium. Atherectomy may make it easier for your doctor to place a stent in the artery.1
Atherectomy can work as well as angioplasty to widen narrowed arteries. Atherectomy might be done along with stenting. This can help keep the artery from narrowing again.2
Risks of atherectomy may include:
Another risk is that small pieces of plaque that are cut
off during atherectomy can lodge in smaller arteries and damage heart tissue.
Some devices can filter or capture these small
pieces and remove them from the blood.
The risk for complications
during atherectomy can be reduced if it is done by a cardiologist who is
experienced with the procedure.
Talk to your doctor if you are worried about the risks of having atherectomy.
Complete the special treatment information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this treatment.
CitationsLevine GN, et al. (2011). 2011 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for percutaneous coronary intervention: A report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Circulation, 124(23): e574–e651.Douglas JS, King SB (2011). Percutaneous coronary intervention. In V Fuster et al., eds., Hurst's The Heart, 13th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1430–1457. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Just How DOES the New Lottery System Work?
Editor's note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore's online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.
Yesterday, block information was released for the 2008-2009 academic year. For the classes of 2010 and 2011, this also marked the first in-practice demonstration of the new housing lottery system.
While the new system is designed to be more fair, so it is powered by a program which removes most chance from the system. The core idea behind the program is to have every Swarthmore's students three housing lottery numbers average out to the same number.
The Rising Sophomore Lottery
This lottery is very simple—-the members of the rising sophomore class are randomly sorted and then assigned sequential numbers.
The Rising Junior Lottery
This is where things start to get complicated.
Every student's number are first adjusted based on the housing decisions made for sophomore year. Students who decided to block are penalized by the number of students in their class divided by three–this means members of the class of 2011 who blocked will be penalized roughly 122 points. New students (like transfers) are randomly assigned numbers.
This leaves the the College with an ordered list of adjusted-sophomore housing numbers. At this point, the program moves halfway down the list and assigns the middle student the top number in the Junior class. The list wraps around, so the student with the best number in their sophomore year would get the middle number their junior year.
Imagine six students. We've assigned them each a number in the sophomore housing lottery (the first number in parenthesis).
Jill (1)
Bob (2)
Tim (3)
Sue (4)
Jeff (5)
Sally (6)
If Tim and Sally blocked, their effective-sophomore numbers would move up 2, so the adjusted list is created and then Junior numbers assigned (in brackets).
Jill (1) [4]
Tim (1) [5]
Bob (2) [6]
Sue (4) [1]
Sally (4) [2]
Jeff (5) [3]
The Rising Senior Lottery
This system won't be implemented until the 2009-2010 school year.
The ranking is determined based on the sum of the student's previous numbers, as no students are penalized for blocking. Senior lottery numbers are assigned such that the student with the worst sum is given the best senior number. Returning to our example, the sum is in parenthesis and the senior lottery number is in brackets.
Jill (5) [6] – Total: 11
Sue (5) [5] – Total: 10
Tim (6) [4] – Total: 10
Sally (6) [3] – Total: 9
Bob (8) [2] – Total: 10
Jeff (8) [1] – Total: 9


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Treynor performance measure(redirected from Traynor Ratios)
Treynor Performance Measure
A measurement of return on a portfolio in excess of what a riskless investment would have earned per unit of risk. It is calculated by taking the portfolio's rate of return, subtracting the return on the riskless investment (usually a Treasury bond), and dividing by the portfolio's beta. It is important to note that the Treynor performance measure does not account for the effect, if any, of active portfolio management. It is simply a measurement of actual returns. It is also called the return to volatility ratio.
Treynor performance measure
A gauge of risk-adjusted portfolio performance. The measure is calculated by dividing the portfolio beta (a measure of market, or systematic risk) into the average difference between the portfolio's returns and returns on a risk-free asset. A higher number represents better performance by the portfolio manager. Compare Sharpe performance measure.


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Rosenthal Weighs In
Yesterday, Ken Rosenthal included a blurb about the Astros in this article:
The Astros are at their payroll limit, but would like to add a left-handed hitting outfielder to platoon with Jason Michaels if they go with Carlos Lee over Brett Wallace at first base, which is hardly a sure thing. Wallace is hitting .362/.388/.617 this spring.
The team's greater need is a replacement for catcher Jason Castro, who is out for the season due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The Astros like the Royals' Brayan Pena, but the Royals won't trade him with Jason Kendall still recovering from shoulder surgery.
I know I've been something of a J.R. Towles fanboy, and I understand that the team might be reluctant to give him another shot to translate his skills to the Major League level, but if going .344/.382/.594 in Spring Training, with more at-bats than any other player at your position, doesn't earn you a chance to be the starting catcher, then I don't know why we even have Spring Training. Of course, I understand that Humberto Quintero and Chris Corporan have posted comparable, and at times better, numbers. But Towles' minor league production backs up his spring numbers, and I just happen to think he's due one last chance to either be the starting catcher or to be traded or released.
As for the speculation about Carlos Lee, I think Brett Wallace has to be installed as the everyday first baseman to start the season. You have to believe that he's going to find his power stroke at the major league level, and the thought of platooning Jason Michaels with any other options isn't promising. Brian Bogusevic, the obvious in-choice left-handed outfielder, isn't performing well this spring and needs to swing the bat a few more times in Oklahoma City before he should be called up. That means going out and getting a free agent, which more or less is limited to Ryan Church, as every other option with big league experience is right-handed, to my knowledge.
So, really, it just makes much more sense to me to put Lee and his diminished defense in left field, with Wallace and his potential big bat at first; rather than Lee at first and a combination of Jason Michaels and any other human being in left field.


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I think the first time I ever played disc golf was in 1981 at Crow Wing Scout Reservation near Nevis, Minnesota. I was a 20 year old assistant scoutmaster attending camp with the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68. It was their first time at a week long summer camp. The troop was only a year and a half old.
The Crow Wing disc golf course did not have any baskets like most of today's courses do. Instead, it had posts in the ground that were numbered. The goal was to hit the post with the frisbee. I believe it was a nine hole course that was placed near the beach.
Over the decades the Boy Scouts have played disc golf when ever a camp presented a course to play, or when we felt like making one of our own. Courses were not found in many cities in our area during the 1980's and 1990's. Today, there are several courses found in various city parks within 30 miles of Melrose. Unfortunately, out community does have have a course so we have to leave town to play a game.
During the first few decades of the troop, the Scouts only played disc golf as an occasional activity. As more courses have been created the interest level has gone up. A few of the Scouts now own their own disc sets and have started playing more often.
The sport has become so popular with the troop that this month they held their first disc golf Tri-O. Seven Boy Scouts, along with three adult leaders, played three different 18 hole disc golf courses in one day. They left Melrose Saturday morning for the first game to be played in Albany. Since I had to work that morning I did not join in that first round. I did join the troop after lunch for the games at the St. Joseph Millstream Park course and the Riverside Park course in St. Cloud.
We all had a blast, even though there was a bit of wind, and the water hazards at Millstream Park seemed to attract our discs, as did the many trees at Riverside Park. New Scouts were introduced to the game, while older Scouts worked to improve their skills and scores. One Scout set his goal to beat my score. He was successful, beating me by 2 or 3 throws on each of the courses.
I have a feeling that disc golf will become a regular activity on each yearly program for the next few years. A few Boy Scouts were even talking about playing again as a patrol activity.
Do the Boy Scouts of your troop enjoy playing disc golf?


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If you currently use Windows PowerShell or you're thinking of doing so, you might want to check out Don Jones' new "PowerShell With A Purpose" blog. Don is a top-rated speaker at technology conferences such as Microsoft TechEd and Windows Connections and has authored more than 35 books. His newest book is Windows PowerShell 2.0, which he co-authored with Jeffrey Hicks.
Don's blog will be geared mainly toward what he calls the "second generation" of PowerShell users. According to Don, these are administrators who have plenty of command-line experience, but aren't comfortable with programming. They're willing to use PowerShell if they can use it as a shell, but they're not really interested in learning to script per se.
Although some of the "PowerShell With A Purpose" blogs will be specifically for Windows administrators, other blogs will be for anyone who uses PowerShell—including DBAs and other SQL Server professionals. For example, there will be blogs on PowerShell tips and tricks, PowerShell add-ons and extensions, and PowerShell best practices.