So much in journalism and in life, we strive for perfection in our work. The best story idea, the best presentation. We strive for perfection as individuals, we compete to be the best, get to the scene before someone else, write tighter, edit faster. But sometimes, it's just as important to recognize when something just didn't work. I think that's still an achievement, the real problem is if you think succeeded, when in reality you have failed your audience. That was my lesson of the week.
Social networking analysis is a topic that my independent study advisor Rich Gordon and I have been discussing often during our weekly meetings and through materials he's pointed me to, as well as my own reading and observation, I think it has some great potential in terms of journalistic applications. Whether it's about getting a job or pushing your political agenda, so much in this world is about who you know.
That's why I was so excited that this week's programming exercise in Ben Fry's Visualizing Data book, which I'm using to learn Processing, focused on visualizing networks. The chapter focused on showing these connections between adjacent words in the text, and proving how it was not an effective visualization technique. I couldn't agree more – this was the wrong application for it.
The book mapped the words in Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, but because I don't like replicating exact projects when I can avoid it, I decided to hop over to Project Gutenberg and find something more interesting. Upon searching for journalism, because why not, I found a book on "Journalism and Women," written by a man. This piece is worth a post of its own, in trying to supposedly help women. Parts are condescending, and some advice is more relevant today than ever, but for both genders. Today's subject isn't the book's content as a whole, but the connections between words to see if that helped to illuminate certain points. Hint: It didn't, because this was a failed experiment.
But I learned the skills of how to use a network map to visualize connections, which could be valuable in the future. It's really difficult to make sense of thousands, and even hundreds of nodes. I think this type of visualization demands a strong interactive component so the user can make sense of what's happening, and a filtering mechanism would be even better.
As I was writing this, Rich sent me a link to a Slate visualization of how news stories connect to each other — "News Dots". Great content, and the interface works, using different colors for different categories, having many different levels of filtering and exploration. You can even go back and look at other days. The more you roll over, the more you click, the more you want to explore, but I can understand what's important at a glance. I just got sidetracked for 20 minutes in deep exploration. Which is the mark of good work, in my eyes.
Back to my visualization. Here's the final product, which I coded to be output as a PDF, it looks like a jumbled mess. The bigger the bubble, the more time the word appears. And there's still so many common words with no meaning that the visualization is started to represent how many times "than" was used, utterly unhelpful. (There's 126 pages worth of connections by the way, when you force the program to output them, and that's eliminating duplicate nodes.) A user can't get much out of this, no longer how long he or she stares at it, other than the fact that there are a lot of complicated connections.
The book then instructed us to try to make more sense of the information by bringing it into the open source Graphviz program. It looks at and sorts the nodes hierarchically. The program froze on my 126 pages of connections. When I limited it to 10 pages, the first two chapters of my book, it produced this rather complicated gif file — which has a significantly long load time.
It makes a little more sense, but frankly not much, but at least you can see the individual nodes. And if you zoom in, you can scroll around, which is an interesting way to provide interactivity within a very large static graphic. But this is nowhere near ready for professional publication.
This section has taught me a lot about the importance of optimizing complicated visualizations, probably by coding it so only some parts load at once.
The chapter also took a look at using networking the right way by looking at a Web server and instead of individual nodes letting the data create a shape. The shape depicts a network, but without the same amount of detail. It works because it doesn't overwhelm the reader. But being as I have no Web server log of my own – I have to dig into the innards of my GoDaddy site, or I might be able to do it with my Django server once I get a project up and running in the coming week or so – I opted to treat it as an interesting reading exercise, but not one to put into practice, for now anyway.
February 21, 2010 Is a flat text file or a database right for an app?
January 10, 2010 Which states have been hit hardest by unemployment in the last decade?


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Hue Jackson
Tough talk: Williams vows to make Browns tougher on defense
By TOM WITHERSJanuary 19, 2017
FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, then-Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Williams talked tough. His new job is to get the Browns defense to play that way. Cleveland's new defensive coordinator made quite a first impression during a fiery, 48-minute introductory news conference on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, during which the former Buffalo head coach vowed to bring out the best in his players. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gregg Williams talked tough.
Now he has to get the Browns to play that way.
Cleveland's new defensive coordinator made quite a first impression during a fiery, 48-minute introductory news conference Thursday in which the former Buffalo head coach vowed to bring out the best in his players but refused to address his NFL suspension.
Williams, who spent the past three seasons overseeing the Rams' defense, addressed topics ranging from his passion for coaching to his respectful relationship with Browns coach Hue Jackson during his meeting with reporters at the team's facility.
However, the 58-year-old would not discuss the one-year league ban imposed on him for his role in the notorious "Bountygate" scandal with the New Orleans Saints. Williams and head coach Sean Payton were suspended by Commissioner Roger Goodell for the entire 2012 season for allegedly offering to pay players bonuses for injuring opposing players.
Following eight minutes of remarks, Williams opened the floor to questions and was immediately asked about his suspension.
"Yeah, we're not here to talk about that," said Williams, who wore the diamond-laden Super Bowl ring he won with the Saints to the news conference. "What else do you want to talk about?"
Williams didn't waste any time in describing how he wants to fix the Browns, whose bottom-feeding defense played a major role in the team's 1-15 record in 2016. Buffalo's coach from 2001 to 2003, Williams said that teaching players drives him.
"I could be doing a lot of different things in life other than coaching, but I love coaching, and I love mentoring young men," he said. "I love coaching at this level. I'm happiest during the season. I'm happiest when I'm in the office. I'm happiest of all time when I'm in between the white lines competing. A beer or two, no tobacco, no prescriptions hardly at all, but I don't mind saying this: I'm a competition-aholic, and it'll be from practice to meetings to games, love to compete.
"There's a lot of things here that we've got to stir the emotions and stir the culture on being more competitive, and then once we're more competitive maybe we're lucky enough to be in the position to win. But we have to be able to compete first."
Williams was let go in Los Angeles shortly after the Rams fired Jeff Fisher. He said one of the main reasons he came to Cleveland was to work with Jackson, a coach he matched wits against for years.
Williams won't commit to a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme because he prefers to use multiple formations. One thing he did commit to is getting his players to be physical.
"From an attitude standpoint, they're never going to play for anybody that's going to let them play more attacking, more physical, more aggressive than me. I'll back them up," he said. "I've only coached two or three guys in the league that I've ever had to put my hand on and back up. My whole life I've been trying to speed up your decisions and speed up your toughness and get you to play harder, get you to play tougher, get you to play meaner, and so that will be the way."
Williams also went out of his way to rile up Cleveland's fans, saying on previous visits as an opponent that he was treated rudely.
"Back a long time ago in the late '80s and early '90s when I got in the league, I've been hit from the Dawg Pound by transistor batteries, size D and C batteries, dog biscuits, dog bones, beer cans, beer bottles, and I can't wait to be on their side now. And I say that with respect. I love them."
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ReadyNAS Ultra 6... what a machine!
Steve Jobs - What a legacy - R.I.P.
This recipe comes from Maureen. It's her amazing chocolate cake that is, unbelievably, dairy free. Shocker! Best chocolate cake I've ever tasted.... Maureen, bake on!
I came across this gem while clicking on related videos on YouTube.... They've taken the universal Periodic Table of Elemets and given it a modern twist..... Videos on YouTube explaining the elements one by one... With some great demonstrations and explosions.... Nice!
Mary Byrne was voted out for this trash?
Regardless if you liked Mary Byrne or not, you must admit she could sing and belt 'em out.... But, back in the in December 2010 her X-Factor journey ended over a controversial judges decision despite the start of the show declaring the final places would be decided by public vote only.... So, Mary found herself in the bottom two against Cher Llyod.
Now, Cher also gave it socks, but it was becoming apparent that there was no originality to her. She was even declaring the "raps" as her own, despite them being clearly ripped off from actual artists.
Anyhow, my point is this.... Mary Byrne was ejected from X-Factor to make way for Cher Llyod who was going to be a superstar.... Apparently.... But, not with this trash! Swagger Jagger my arse!
June 24th 2011, aged 83, legendary screen detective Peter Falk, aka Columbo, passes away at his home.
So many clips on youtube, here are just a few.
Ayrton Senna was truly a great sportsman of his generation. His passion for perfection, for victory... His love for driving for the thrill of victory, the raw power of the machine and how he was able to make it do things others could not. No politics, just emotion. He brought hope to a nation and to his people. He was a hero to so many, young and old.
On May 23rd, 2011, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny welcomed US President, Barack Obama, to Ireland with a rabble rousing, emotional and powerful speech that we have not seen the likes of from our leaders in many a year! Yes, it borrowed from Obama's own speech from his Inauguration in 2008, but that was the point. It was a fitting tribute to the US President, our Thaoiseach and our Country! It was the emotion behind the speech, not necessarily the words, that stirred the crowd and the audience at home. It was excellently delivered... Enda, you did us proud yesterday... Keep it going... Is Feidir Linn!
Just try and imagine Bertie or Cowen attempting the same speech.... Wouldn't have had nearly the same impact!
What does "> /dev/null 2>&1" mean?
Ever wondered what the trailing garbage in some commands on a Unix system mean? What's the funny looking greater-than, ampersands and numbers after the commands mean? In this article we'll explain those weird commands.
Below is a graphical representation of whats going on. This is explained later.
So, i've decided to try and eat a bit healthier. Looking for that snack food that will kill the craving but not have lasting effects on the auld health, right? Where better to look than the negative-calorie powerhouse that is celery!
Everyone knows that chewing on celery burns more calories that it contains*, so it is the perfect snack food, right?!
Google celebrates Roger Hargreaves' 75th birthday... Mr Men style!
16 Google Doodles celebrating the creator of Mr. Men and Little Miss, Roger Hargreaves, 75th birthday today, May 9th 2011.
Young or old, everyone knows the Mr Men and Little Miss series of books and cartoons.
Roger, your legacy continues to be enjoyed and amuses children of all ages!
The Mr Bump one is my favourite... what's yours?
Let's make our phone better by, well, changing the colour from slick black to poxy white.... Nice one Apple!
Oh, and if you rush out to buy this phone now, you'll probably find yourself being very sad and dissappointed in September/October when they launch their iProne 5 (this is not a typo BTW) .... with a whole new set of bugs and handling instructions!
If you want to improve your iProne, get an Android! Simples.
The poor russian guy hadn't a chance... Some one should have prepped him to be ready for their, let's face it, unique interview style and antics! Is there any interviewer out there brave enough to take this pair on?!? "Frost vs Jedward" perhaps?
Jedward1: "We're John and he's Edward and together we're Jedward"
Jedward2: "I so need to go to the toilet!"
You cannot deny their energy.... they are doing exactly what they wanted to do.... Living their dream! .... Although some may say it is a nightmare... But I say: Rock on guys... Fingers crossed for you tonight!
Where did I put my e-wallet?
Having driven 30 minutes to the shop, walked around for 30 minutes and then went to the checkout with a bunch of stuff.... Felt like a right prat when I realised I had left my wallet, not in the car... but at home! Doh!
Linksys WRT54G v1... A True Work-Horse!
The red car and the blue car had a race... to be politically correct?!
Remember this snappy jingle from way back, TV ad for Milkyway? "The red car and the blue car had a race... All Red wants to do is stuff his face..." Remember it, right?
This is still one of my favourite videos on YouTube. The banter between Ricky and Elmo is excellent.... The laughter is infectious!
How old is too old to take up a sport again?
Just wondering how old is too old to take up a sport again?
Yesterday, I finally managed to locate a Softball team and start playing again. Wasn't the actual team I was looking for but these guys seemed to have a more replaxed approach to the game compared to the original team I was looking for. So, I ended up staying with the relaxed guys! Anyway, we did some training and played a game. It would appear that after nearly 8 years catching and throwing the ball isn't a problem. However, running between bases was a bit of an issue... Sort of like a cross between an immovable object and an unstoppable force! But... I did slide into second, doing the splits and ripping my trousers.... At my age, having never done the splits before, this is a problem! As is trying to find another pair of trousers that fits!
EasiSingles - Not for dating but great for burgers!
Fair play to EasiSingles.... No, they are not a speed dating or online couples thingy, but....they still make the greatest processed cheese ever! Used to love this stuff when I was a kid. I know kids still love them today too! Recently brought 20euros worth of EasiSingles over to a friend in Sri Lanka for his son. EasiSingles are well travelled!
Doesn't matter what you think about the man's ideals, you cannot deny that he has been part of some great movies over the last 30 years. He's always been good to his fans too and at every premier, he has kept all the big wigs waiting while he goes around talking to his fans outside... Even talking to their families on their phones! Here is a great movie short, show casing his various roles over the past 30 years... Worth a look if your are a fan.... worth a look if you are not!
A little something for the day that's in it.... Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup.... Nice!
This is a very simple recipe for a very tasty soup.... Can be a bit sweet for some tastes, but not me... I like it. I like it a lot!
It's thick and creamy, full of flavour. Add salt/pepper to suit your taste.... But most of all, goes great with fresh baked bread, like Nigel's Lazy Loaf.
1 pint of water (568ml), mixed with 400ml can of coconut milk.
You all remember the old jingle for Kimberly Mikado and Coconut Cream, right? "...Someone you love would love some, mum!".
Closed for Lunch.... Eh, Hello?
In this day and age, I find nothing more annoying than taking time out from your lunch to go and get some errands done.... For most people this is the only time during the week when you'd be able to get certain stuff done, like collect/drop off clothes at the Dry Cleaners, go to the bank, get something in the hardware store, go to the shop... what ever.... But, why is it that some places still close for lunch??? Don't they realise that this is the time most other working people have to be able to visit their premises? If you are closed for lunch, you aren't making money! Isn't that the point of being in business?!
This is worth passing on as it could help prevent your card from being skimmed! You'd hardly notice the skimming mechanism on the machine unless you know what to look for.... So, now you know!
Although, I am wondering where the camera is to read your PIN or do they position someone nearby to watch over your shoulder?
ALWAYS cover the number pad with your free hand when entering your PIN... You should pretend to hit a bunch of other numbers too! If you do see something dodgy, report it to the nearest Garda.
They might be small (tiny in fact) but these sliders are full of taste! But you don't just get one, they come in baskets of 2, 4, 6 or 8.... and with a proportionate amount of fries too! Tasty!
It's gotta be M. T. Pockets all the way!
Eddie Rocket's full menu available here.
Yoda recording for TomTom GPS - behind the scenes.
Darth Vader recording for TomTom GPS - behind the scenes.
This is hilarious! "You should have seen his face...", cracks me up every time!
Dum Dum Dum Dum de Dum Dum de Dum!
This is pure genius, as always, from Mario Rosenstock's #GiftGrub on TodayFM's Breakfast Show. Joan Burton's belting them out.... One of Mario's funniest sketches.
Now preserved on my blog for posterity!
So, here it is my first blog post. No better way to start it off than with a great little recipe for a simple, quick and easy "lazy loaf", courtesy of Nigel Slater. This bread is so easy to make, in fact it would be very hard to get it wrong! (no, not offering a prize to those that do manage to get it wrong... Mah!). Very tasty fresh from the oven with some butter and cheddar cheese on it..... Yum, yum! Go on, why not give it a go!?
Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 8. Put a large casserole dish and its lid into the oven.
In a large bowl, mix the flours, sea salt, sugar and bicarbonate of soda together with your fingers. Pour in the buttermilk, bringing the mixture together as a soft dough. Working quickly (the bicarbonate of soda will start working immediately), shape the dough into a shallow round loaf about 4cm/1½in thick.
Remove the hot casserole dish from the oven, dust the inside lightly with flour then lower in the dough. Cover with the lid and return to the oven.


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Comunas de Vâlcea (distrito)
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"GAME OF THE YEAR" — What kind of example is Coach Jackson setting for her team?
Published 8:00 pm EDT, Saturday, May 7, 2011
How about making sure they drive safely every time they get behind the wheel of their family car?
Immediately after the National Anthem played, Wilton head coach Caitlin Jackson came running up to the feel, finally showing up for the "Game of the Year" between her undefeated Warriors and the also-unbeaten Staples Wreckers.
Now Jackson is a first-year head coach, but this certainly was no rookie mistake.
Actually, Jackson — who lives in Manhattan and makes the routinely 45-minute-to-an-hour commute to Wilton every day, was unwillingly caught up in the aftermath of the 18-wheel truck vs. car accident that had closed I-95 Northbound in Darien for much of the day.
"You can thank traffic for this one," Jackson said laughing after her team bested the Wreckers, 17-7, to remain as the state's lone undefeated girls lacrosse team. "I was on the Merritt and I was like, 'Who's going to be on the Merritt on a Saturday?"
The answer was everybody coming from New York State and headed north for the Mother's Day weekend.
"I heard about the accident, so I left my house at 1:15," Jackson said. "Normally, it takes about 45 minutes without traffic. It took more than two hours today."
Jackson wasn't too worried about missing the opening face-off, though.
"I was a little worried, but I have one of those GPS's and it told me I'd make it," the coach said.
The GPS was right. She made it just in time.


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Observer Staff Writer
Transgender Climate Activist Smears Cake on the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France
Behind a bulletproof glass installed after a 1956 attack, the masterpiece was undamaged in the latest attack
The Mona Lisa on display smeared with cake on Sunday. Fortunately the world's most painting is behind protective glass, and was undamaged.
May 30 An unnamed suspect disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair smeared cake across a piece of glass that protects the Mona Lisa at Paris' famous Louvre museum. He was sent for a psychiatric evaluation according to Paris Police. The painting was undamaged.
The incident happened on Sunday May 29, 2022 when the man, who wore a black wig and lipstick, abruptly smeared the glass with a piece of cake. He shouted something about saving the Earth just after the attack.
Wikipedia says that the Mona Lisa has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world". The painting's novel qualities include the subject's enigmatic expression, the monumentality of the composition, the subtle modelling of forms, and the atmospheric illusionism.
The painting is probably of the Italian noblewoman Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. It is painted in oil on a white Lombardy poplar panel. Leonardo da Vinci who painted it, never gave the painting to the Giocondo family, and later it is believed he left it in his will to his favored apprentice Salaì.
There have been a number of attacks over the years on the priceless painting. On 30 December 1956, Bolivian Ugo Ungaza Villegas threw a rock at the Mona Lisa while it was on display at the Louvre. He did so with such force that it shattered the glass case and dislodged a speck of pigment near the left elbow. According to Wikipedia, the painting had been protected by glass because a few years earlier a man who claimed to be in love with the painting had cut it with a razor blade and tried to steal it.
Since then, bulletproof glass has been used to shield the painting from any further attacks. Subsequently, on 21 April 1974, while the painting was on display at the Tokyo National Museum, a woman sprayed it with red paint as a protest against that museum's failure to provide access for disabled people.
On 2 August 2009, a Russian woman, distraught over being denied French citizenship, threw a ceramic teacup purchased at the Louvre; the vessel shattered against the glass enclosure. In both cases, the painting was undamaged.


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As all good Newcastle fans know, Kevin Keegan's birthday falls on Valentine's day and yesterday he turned 61 (how old does that make you feel!).
We bring you exclusive video footage of his birthday bash bad taste outfit!


With this dating site, you will experience a new world. It is a special communal event, almost like a festival. But if you are open to options, and meet women from different countries with various cultures, International Cupid may be worth a try.
In response, Jamalul Kiram III, claiming to be the legitimate heir to the throne of Sulu, decreed on 11 November that dating a married police officer civilian and military contingent should assert his territorial rights in North Borneo.
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The central third of the country is the Visayas with Cebu, being the second largest city in the Philippines. In line with International Court of Justice court decision in the case concerning sovereignty of Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipadan in Malaysia views that Sultan of Sulu indisputably relinquished the sovereign rights of all its possession in favour of Spain on 22 Julyhence losing any title to its claim of Sabah.
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Confidential information will not be shared to protect you. The economic activities are very similar to those of its neighbouring town, Tawau. He said a pursuit for them ensued. Our features include sophisticated search of profiles of attractive and friendly men and women who are carefully looking for love just like you.
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It seemed as long as the number of search results was overthe site didn't give a specific number. You can search for the girl of your dreams and talk to her from the comfort of your home.
Malaysian police patrol boats also patrolled nearby waters. The website was restored at around noon the same day. We will never post or share any information to your Facebook page. She also expressed disappointment at the apparent lack of support from the Philippine government, adding that Manila needs to balance diplomatic relations and the interests of its constituents.
Some of these include: To enjoy any of the free dating services on Philippine Dating, you first have to be a member. Timber, palm oil, rubber and cocoa are the main livelihood of Lahad Datu.
Cebuanas are Filipina women living in the province of Cebu, located in the central part of the 7, islands that comprise the Philippines. And, the cost of living here is cheap.
He also declined to comment on whether there are ongoing negotiations with the group of Kiram III. The site has a huge database of members who are interested in the idea of dating.
If you want fun, a new friend or companion, try these sites and you will surely find one. Malaysian Deputy Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar advised the public not to be worried, and assured that the standoff would be resolved as soon as possible.
He said he cannot understand what his violation against the Constitution is, saying he has always respected it and that "coming home to their homeland" is not a crime. The interior mountain ranges stand on its west and the Celebes Sea borders it from the east.


In the Unites States, driving is a privilege. A driver's license is an agreement between the driver and the state government to drive safely within the legal parameters established by the license issued. When a person drives an automobile impaired by alcohol, he or she has broken the law. Felony DUI's are criminal offenses with steep penalties that include fines, suspended or revoked driver's license, and sometimes incarceration. In many states, when a person is driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances and is involved in a serious automobile collision, the DUI charge can be upgraded to a felony. Likewise, if a person has more than one DUI conviction and is charged with another DUI, a state prosecutor may include felony DUI as a charge.
Have you been charged with felony DUI and are in need of legal representation? If so, please contact a DUI Lawyer in your area today.
The standard definition for DUI is: driving under the influence. Typically, the substance in which drivers who are charged with DUI are under are alcoholic in nature. But a driver may also be under the influence of substances not derived from alcohol and yet still be impaired and a potential threat to other drivers and pedestrians. Drunk driving, however, remains the top reason for DUI's in this country.
A felony DUI is an enhanced DUI charge. Basically, a DUI with more significant penalties. If an individual has one or more previous misdemeanor infractions, that person may be charged with felony DUI due to a continued disregard for traffic regulations. Other ways misdemeanor DUI's can change to felony DUI include if the driver hits another vehicle while drunk driving and there is a fatality or serious personal injuries to the driver or passengers of either vehicle. Wanton disregard for other people's safety may also be reason enough to upgrade a misdemeanor DUI to felony DUI.
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Rev. Eugene L. Miller passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1809 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf, IA. (Clergy attending are asked to wear white robes and red stoles.) Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 8 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River Drive, Bettendorf and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Rev. Miller served in Iowa at Lisbon-Mechanicsville; Tipton; Council Bluffs, Broadway; as Superintendent, Dubuque District; Iowa Falls and Bettendorf, Asbury. He retired in 1993.
Survivors include his wife, Doris of Davenport, IA and their children: Alan of Gilbert, IA and Anita Lowe of Mount Vernon, IA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to the Asbury United Methodist Church or to the Rotary Foundation.


The talented members behind the Swampwater Jazz Band visted the Ottawa Food Bank this week to deliver a very generous $2,091.25 donation!
This money was collected during this year's Great Glebe Garage Sale (May 27, 2017) from sale goers who stopped to enjoy their performance on Third Avenue. The band and the Ottawa Food Bank want to thank everyone who donated and offered support in an effort to make this great donation possible.
The Swampwater Jazz Band has been performing during the sale and donating to the Ottawa Food Bank since 2008!
Thank you for thinking of us, and the people for whom we provide, year after year. Your support means so much to us.
They were dancing in the street! GGGsale 2017.
Each year since 2002, the Swampwater Dixieland Jazz Band has been playing their kind of music at the Great Glebe Garage Sale on 3rd Avenue to help raise funds for the Ottawa Food Bank. 2017 was no exception with the band raising more than $2,091.25 thanks to the generosity of the people who donated. To date, since we started this project in 2002, we have raised more than $19,000 for the Food Bank. Thanks to all those who passed by for their support and contributions.
On behalf of our team at the A Wish in Dixieland event we want to say thank you for partnering with us for our event on March 23, 2017. You have given a great gift to the Children's Wish Foundation, National Capital Region Chapter. Thanks to your contribution, our team raised close to $4,000 overall for the event.


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Victorian Teachers Scent Victory!
AEU members at a rally in Melbourne Teachers in Victoria who have been on a series of highly successful strikes to demand improved pay and conditions have won significant gains. Below is the statemtent from the Australian Education Union:
Today Joint Primary and Secondary Sector Council overwhelmingly endorsed a Draft Agreement for ratification by AEU members.
2008 Schools Agreement at a glance
Top rung classroom teachers now best paid in Australia
Best starting salary in Australia
$10,000 pay rise from May 11 for 16,000 teachers
Around $5000 pay rise for 5,000 teachers
$1000, $1500 or $2000 bonuses for most teachers/principals
Pay increases which average between 5.2% and 11.5% per year
Crackdown on contract abuse
Guaranteed summer pay for contract teachers who work full year and pro rata school holiday pay for all others
No loss of pupil free days
No loss of holidays
Enhanced consultation
Laptop discounts.
The finalisation of a Draft Agreement follows intensive negotiations over the past week after Premier John Brumby announced "in principle" agreement in relation to salaries/career structure and productivity/service improvements. While we were still in negotiations we were unable to publish details of the relative positions of the parties. We share members' frustration at the lack of capacity to publish details, given the media reports and speculation. Thankfully, we are now in a position to do so. Details of the proposed Agreement including pay scales/career structure can now be found on our website at www.aeuvic.asn.au/campaigns/schools_agreement_08/. Salaries As of May 11, Victorian teachers at the top of the incremental scale become the highest paid teachers in Australia, at $75,500 -- an increase of more than $10,000, or 15.4%. Graduate teacher salaries will also be the highest at $51,184, more than $5000 or 11.1%. The NSW figures are $75,352 and $50,522 respectively. All classifications increase by a minimum of 5.2% to 11.5%. This is achieved by a combination of one-off payments, restructuring and salary increases which include 4.9% from May 11, 2008, and 2.71% in January for each of 2009, 2010 and 2011. While there are different outcomes for teachers and principals depending on their classification, no principal or teacher receives less than an average 5.19% per year over the life of the agreement -- significantly better than the Government offer of 3.25% per annum. The effective date of increase is the pay period beginning May 11, 2008 subject to the agreement being ratified by AEU members. In relation to "productivity" there is no loss of holidays and no loss of pupil free days. However there will be a change to the configuration of the pupil free days with two days being moved to the start of the year. There will be no more than three before the start of the student school year, with the capacity to vary one of these with the agreement of the employer. Teachers will not start the school year any earlier. Students will start later. Existing Department regulation will be restated, that requires 300 minutes of pupil instruction per day or 25 hours per week. The introduction of 210 Teacher Assistants proposed for 2010 will be brought forward to the start of the 2009 school year, to relieve secondary teacher workload, with further discussions about expanding the program in subsequent years. There are also very significant improvements in contract teacher employment. Significant Achievement Given the Government's offer of 3.25% plus further increases dependent on productivity, these salaries are a significant achievement indeed. The strong support of members for the campaign, the television ads and the ongoing media coverage have all built community support and pressure on the Government


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Groenewoud is een wijk in de Nederlandse plaats Spijkenisse, in de buurt van Rotterdam.

De wijk is gebouwd in 1963 en bestaat vooral uit hoogbouw ten noorden van de Eikenlaan en vooral uit eengezinswoningen ten zuiden van de Eikenlaan.

Voorzieningen
In Groenewoud zijn de volgende voorzieningen voor de wijk en omgeving aanwezig:
 de Mgr. Bekkers (basisschool)
 de Piramide (basisschool)
 de Marimba (basisschool)
 Wijkcentrum
 Verzorgingstehuis
 Maranatha
 Winkelcentrum met diverse winkels en restaurants
 Skatepark

Openbaar vervoer
In de wijk bevinden zich twee bushaltes (Eikenlaan en De Marckenburgh) van EBS die beiden worden bediend door lijn 87.

Belangrijkste verbindingswegen in Groenewoud
 Eikenlaan
 Iepenlaan
 Beukenlaan
 Hazelaarstraat
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Fotogalerij

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Ted Cruz Gets His Election Predictions Thrown Back In His Face
Ron Dicker
·General Assignment Reporter, HuffPost
Sen. Ted Cruz took a stab at forecasting the presidential election in July, and ended up wrong on so many levels, people noticed on Twitter Monday.
In the clip reposted Sunday, the Texas Republican said he didn't think President-elect Joe Biden would win, but if he did, "I'll guarantee you the week after the election suddenly all those Democratic governors, all those Democratic mayors will say everything's magically better. Go back to work. Go back to school. Suddenly the problems are solved."
"I guarantee you..." pic.twitter.com/HRjKjtrziV
— Bad COVID-19 Takes (@BadCOVID19Takes) November 23, 2020
Twitter reminded Cruz that nothing is better ― coronavirus is surging almost everywhere in the country and has now infected more than 12.3 million in the U.S. and killed at least 256,000. Democratic and Republican governors alike are instituting tighter COVID-19 safety restrictions repeatedly dismissed by lame-duck President Donald Trump and the GOP.
Biden won the election, and Trump is trying to make Democracy magically disappear by baselessly claiming victory was stolen from him.
A soothsayer you aren't, Ted.
Well, Ted, I want to see you eat some crow!!!!! Will you do that for us????
— Jeri Mallory (@MalloryJeri) November 23, 2020
With people dying from COVID at record numbers, I sincerely hope Texas voters note his response to this crisis because this is pathetic.
— Dave (@opusworks) November 23, 2020
Well, that aged well.....
— Adrian Galli (@adriangalli) November 23, 2020
That's a lot of refined bullpucky! pic.twitter.com/mkiHqwROXQ
— egopotato (@cyberpygmy) November 23, 2020
Mr. Know It All—Wrong
— Martin Moran (@MartinM62215014) November 23, 2020
@tedcruz knows a lot about what's wrong and cynical
— That Fuzzy Bastard (@thefuzzybastard) November 23, 2020
I wonder it it hurts to consistently be this wrong. @tedcruz
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Guadarrama carries New Hampshire over Stony Brook 67-64
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) -- Nick Guadarrama scored 14 points as New Hampshire narrowly defeated Stony Brook 67-64 on Sunday to complete a weekend sweep of the Seawolves.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey believes money will be the main reason the NCAA will continue playing basketball this season and hold its men's and women's tournaments amid the coronavirus pandemic. It's called the almighty dollar,'' Mulkey said after the sixth-ranked Lady Bears lost 75-71 to Iowa State on Saturday night. ''The NCAA has to have the almighty dollar from the men's tournament.
Juventus' nine-year stranglehold on the Serie A title was at risk of unraveling after a 2-0 loss at Inter Milan on Sunday. Nicolo Barella scored one goal and set up another for former Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal as Inter moved level on points with city rival AC Milan atop the table. Juventus, which has won the Italian league every season since 2011-12, was left in fifth place and seven points behind the leaders - and the deficit could stretch to 10 points if Milan wins at Cagliari on Monday.
Patrick Mahomes gets up slow and unsteady after hard hit on an option run, goes to locker room
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Tom Thibodeau got a nice birthday present. Celebrating his 63rd Sunday, the coach's Knicks obliterated the Celtics, 105-75, snapping a five-game losing streak in shockingly emphatic fashion. The Celtics (8-4) entered the game on a five-game winning streak and as the top team in the Eastern Conference, albeit without their best player, Jayson Tatum, who was quarantining after testing positive ...
Lindsey Graham Encourages Chuck Schumer to Not Proceed With Trump Impeachment
Sen. Lindsey Graham also blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, since she controls security at the building.
Texas A&M bounces back from 1st loss with win over Miss St
No. 7 Texas A&M put its first loss of the season behind it in a big way with a 69-41 victory over No. 14 Mississippi State on Sunday. The Aggies (13-1, 5-1 SEC), coming off a 65-61 overtime loss at unranked LSU, scored the first five points against Mississippi State (8-4, 3-3) and never trailed, snapping a seven-game losing streak to the Bulldogs. ''We didn't let the LSU loss discourage us from this game,'' Kayla Wells said.
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Best Navy SEAL book, Book United States Naval Special Warfare, Navy SEAL reference books, Navy SEALs, Tom Demerly, U.S. Navy SEALs book, United States Naval Special Warfare
By Tom Demerly for MILTECHREV.com.
NSW Publications has released a comprehensive new reference book on all aspects of United States Navy Special Operations titled United States Naval Special Warfare by Greg F. Mathieson Sr. and David Gatley. The book is a large wardroom-table size 13.5 X 10 inch (35.5 cm X 25.5 cm) and is 403 pages long, weighing a hulking 8 pounds. It contains hundreds of new, never published, photos in addition to the original text.
Both an entertaining visual experience and a valuable reference, "Naval Special Warfare" contains accurate insights into SEAL and SWCC equipment from the past, current and even into the future.
The Navy SEAL book category is a crowded one with Amazon.com returning 4,389 results for a search on the book topic "Navy SEALs". What sets United States Naval Special Warfare apart is its freshness, accuracy and scope. Previous large format photo books on Naval Special Warfare have contained generic, public release official U.S. Navy photos usually seen in numerous publications. United States Naval Special Warfare uses photography we've never seen in previous books or publications. Even the photos of historical, older SEAL training and operations in United States Naval Special Warfare are original.
Authors Greg E. Mathieson Sr., (left) and David Gatley (R).
Co-Author/Photographer Greg E. Mathieson Sr. served over a decade in the U.S. Army prior to becoming an expert in defense photography. He is the founder of MAI Photo News Agency, a journalistic resource that specializes in military and tactical photojournalism. Mathieson has published photos in every major, mainstream news publication. His relationship with each branch of the military and his experience as a member of the U.S. Army provide him with a degree of technical insight that, arguably, no other photojournalist currently enjoys. Mathieson's photos bring this book to life as an engaging and fascinating insight that serves as a strong visual reference.
Co-author David Gatley owns three Pulitzer Prize nominations and has 35 years experience as a professional photographer. He is also a former RAND Corporation analyst for military weapons systems. Gatley owns six tours in the Middle East with deployed combat units. He has also done commercial photography for General Dynamics, Lockheed, ITT Defense and has provided imagery of sensitive material to his clients.
A big part of the appeal of United States Naval Special Warfare is the scope of the subject matter. Topics given short-shift in previous books are examined in detail in Mathieson and Gatley's book. Of special note are new photos and detailed insights into submersible operations and SEAL delivery vehicles past and present.
We've never seen this level of detail and insight into the (previously) secret SEAL Delivery Vehicles.
The book also devotes considerable photography and insights into the Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC) branch of Naval Special warfare with new insights into their littoral boat technology, operations and the training and history of their crews. While much has been written about the SEAL teams themselves, there is very little available reference material on the Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman units.
Mathieson and Gatley's photography is fresh and original, even in depictions of Naval Special Warfare team operations from a number of years ago.
Most gallery style military books are primarily photo references but Naval Special Warfare backs up the great, original photography with accurate, detailed and in some cases, previously unavailable insights into Naval Special Warfare. Additionally, the text is well written and engaging. Nailing both the photography and the writing in a book that reports on a secretive society is a high bar to clear, and Naval Special Warfare sets the new standard for books on this subject.
Significant attention is given to the special operations "brown water" navy, the Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen units in "Naval Special Warfare".
Finally, if you enjoy well made and archival, library quality paper books the construction of Naval Special Warfare is impressive. The giant book uses a real "case binding" with beautiful quality case cloth on the board outer of the binding with nicely done shoulders on the signatures of the book binding. This is a historical grade binding and printing that can serve as an empirical research resource in libraries.
The cover on our review copy had no paper slip cover, likely because of the elaborate, deeply embossed Naval Special Warfare Insignia.
The cover of the book features a deeply and intricately embossed insignia of the Naval Special Warfare Command and the SEAL qualification badge, the Trident. It looks like something you'd see on a flag pole outside the Phil H. Bucklew Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California.
The book is built with a library quality "case binding" with heavy cloth board cover.
Every aspect of Naval Special Warfare is covered in detail and with currency and authority in Naval Special Warfare. This book is the start point for any literary survey of Naval Special Operations and will be an important title in any collection of books on Naval Special Warfare.
The book is currently sold directly from NSW Publications LLC for a "Printers Promotional Price" of $65.00 with an advertised "List Price" of $98.00.
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All current NSPE individual members and NSPE chapters (including student chapters) were invited to participate in the 2019 NSPE Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest which provided an opportunity to match their wits with experienced P.E.s and engineering students throughout the country!
The winning entry will receive a certificate, recognition in PE magazine, and an award of $2,000 to the author!
NSPE's Board of Ethical Review furnished two different fact situations to choose from regarding the ethics of engineers or you could submit your own case! Contestants chose any one out of the two situations (or their own case) and developed an essay, video, photo essay, poster, or PowerPoint presentation which could include embedded videos/sound, etc. to demonstrate their understanding of the facts and the NSPE Code of Ethics.
Entries for the 2019 Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest were due on April 15, 2019. However, if you would like to be added to the mailing list for information about the upcoming 2020 Ethics Contest, please send your name, mailing address, e-mail address, and phone number to the address listed below. The information will be mailed directly to you in late December 2019.
Milton F. ("Milt") Lunch, NSPEs general counsel from the 1940s until the 1980s was critical to the establishment of the NSPE Board of Ethical Review and the development of the NSPE Code of Ethics in the 1950s. During his tenure as NSPE general counsel, Milt presented numerous papers and authored influential articles about the importance of licensure, ethics, and professionalism. He passed away in 2001.


Divine Service ~ March 13, 2016 ~ The Fifth Sunday in Lent - Good Shepherd L.C.
How beautiful is our journey to the cross and tomb. We have seen our Savior's battle waged against temptation. We have found confidence in his resolution to carry out the Father's plan of salvation. We have turned to the Lord at his invitation to draw near with repentant hearts. And we have rejoiced in his loving and forgiving embrace. In these final hours before Holy Week, even as we rejoice in the great things God has done for his people throughout history, let us put the ways of the past behind us and continue to strive for that for which Christ has laid hold of us.


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Ewe Music: Making Sense out of a Complex World
Today as a part of a brief overview of African music, I introduced my Introduction to African & African American Studies class to Ewe polyrhythm, and I think we're all the better for it.
When I was nineteen and living in southern Togo, I had no idea what polyrhythm was, or that the Ewe people of Togo and Ghana were famous for their sophisticated rhythmic structures. All I knew was that listening to an Ewe drumming ensemble there was so much going on at once that I could hardly take it all in--and that somehow, out of what felt like rhythmic chaos, my whole body seemed to reorganize itself and find peace and composure.
Even today, not for one moment would I claim to be an expert in Ewe or any other kind of music. But the performance lecture by C.K. Ladzekpo, a professor of music at UC Berkeley, certainly helps explain what I experienced in my youth and why it has never left me. In his telling, the foundational beat represents the persistent pulsing of one's life purpose, while the contrasting beat represents the tests and trials "that crash against it." There are moments of tension, and moments when everything comes together. What this musical structure teaches the Ewe from a tender age, he says, is to accept the good and the bad in life and always remain true to one's purpose.
My students really seemed to enjoy the performance lecture. I told them that if, like me, they found polyrhythm a bit overwhelming they should at least try to tap their foot with the unchanging base rhythm so they could start to feel it in their bodies. Professor Ladzekpo, a native of Ghana and noted performer in the United States for many years, is a gifted musician and teacher and makes a complex subject very inviting.
See what you think!
(Video is in four parts. Together they take about an hour to watch.)


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Adrian Grünberg
Adrian Grünberg (born March 14, 1975) is an American film director and screenwriter.[1]
(1975-03-14) 14 March 1975 (age 46)
Film director, screenwriter
Grünberg is known for directing and co-writing the film Get the Gringo. He has also worked as first assistant director for films such as Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Edge of Darkness and Apocalypto. In 2019, he directed Rambo: Last Blood, the fifth film in its franchise.[2]
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2012 Get the Gringo Yes Yes
2019 Rambo: Last Blood Yes No Nominated - National Film & TV Awards for Best Director
Nominated - Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
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2018 Here on Earth Episode "Persona protegida"
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Tesla fraud? The court's decision: return one and pay three!
Mr. Han bought a Tesla official certified second-hand car Model S P85 on Tesla's official website. Before buying, he was informed by the sales that there were no major accidents, blisters, fires, and structural damage to the Tesla certified car. However, Mr. Han always found some minor problems in the car afterwards, and he needed to go to the Tesla service center frequently for repairs, and then passed a third-party inspection. The C-pillar and rear fender of the vehicle were cut and welded. Sla. Since defending his rights in August 19, Mr. Han has waited until the court's ruling: refund one and compensate three.
On December 4th, Mr. Han said on his personal Weibo, 'I won the case, refund one and pay three!'
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According to the civil judgment issued by the People's Court of Daxing District, Beijing, Tesla was sentenced to a refund of one compensation and three compensation for the fraudulent purchase. That is, the car purchase contract was revoked, and Tesla returned 379,700 yuan for the purchase of the car and compensated 1,139,100 yuan. In the judgment, the court held that the repair of the vehicle involved does involve large-area cutting, welding, etc. This repair method and extent will inevitably have an important impact on consumers' willingness to buy a car, and Tesla only informed Mr. Han that "the vehicle does not have a structure. 'Sexual injury' is still not enough to achieve the required level of information disclosure. Whether in terms of positive actions or negative inactions, Tesla meets the objective requirements of fraud. Regarding the question of whether Tesla has intentional fraud, based on the facts of this case, it can be seen that Tesla is aware of or should be aware of the accident and maintenance of the vehicle involved, and it has the subjective conditions for fraud. In summary, Tesla Inc. constituted a fraud.
Tesla China's official response to the media said: Fully respect the judgment of the court based on current information and fully protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. However, the craftsmanship of the vehicle in this incident is quite different from that of the traditional model. We believe that the vehicle evaluation report in the first instance does not fully and accurately reflect the true condition of the vehicle. Therefore, Tesla will appeal in accordance with the law.
It is understood that on June 1, 2019, Mr. Han ordered an official Tesla certified second-hand car, model S P85, with a total price of 379,700 yuan on the Tesla official website. Fang confirmed that all officially certified second-hand cars have undergone a comprehensive original factory inspection.
The owner said, "Tesla's official certified second-hand car is higher than the market price of the second-hand car. I bought this car because I believe in the official pre-sales promotion and related quality assurance, as well as after-sale quality assurance. And I double-checked before and after the sales, and I have informed me that Tesla will not sell major accidents, blisters, fires, and no structural damage.'
The delivery of the vehicle was completed on June 5, 2019, but the owner found many vehicle problems after using the vehicle for more than two months. During this period, he went to the service center for repairs at least 7 times.
After a shock event, Mr. Han questioned the quality of the vehicle. 'On the evening of August 24, 2019, I drove this vehicle on a high-speed, the speed was about 120, suddenly the car made a bang, brakes, the switch was completely paralyzed, and five fault codes jumped out.' Mr. Han said , Almost caused a major traffic accident, and then the vehicle was checked and repaired to the Tesla service center.
After questioning the quality of the vehicle, Mr. Han entrusted a third-party agency to appraise the vehicle. The result showed that the vehicle's C-pillar and rear fender were cut and welded, and it was an accident vehicle.
Mr. Han said, "The inspection results found that the left c-pillar and the outer plate of the c-pillar were cut and welded. This is the integrated frame of the car body. If there is cutting and welding, the integrated structure of the car body will be damaged and there will be major safety risks. , Does not meet the Tesla certification car sales standards.'
In a fit of anger, Mr. Han decided to sue Tesla and resolve the matter through legal channels.
According to media reports, Tesla argued that during the original owner's use of the vehicle, the vehicle had a very minor collision and scratching accident when it changed lanes on January 8, 2019. According to evidence such as on-site photos, damage assessment agreement, accident certification, and maintenance orders, it can be proved that the accident only damaged the left rear fender of the vehicle body, the edge of the rear bumper and the surface of the wheel hub, and did not damage the safety structure of the vehicle at all, and did not constitute a major Accident or structural damage; Tesla also has no knowledge of the accident, and there is no intention to deceive. At the same time, Tesla believes that there are no major accidents in the vehicle involved, and there is no structural damage caused by the replacement of the fender. Tesla has not committed any fraud when selling the vehicle, and the vehicle delivered to Mr. Han is fully in line with ' There is no major accident and the sales promise of 'No major accidents and soaking water'. Mr. Han's litigation request has no factual and legal basis and should be rejected in its entirety.
According to our understanding, in the incident, there were a total of three appraisals before and after the vehicle involved, and the court finally concluded the following conclusion after synthesis.
Beijing Daxing District People's Court of the first instance held that the repair of the vehicle involved in the case did involve large-area cutting, welding, etc. Tesla is aware of or should be aware of the accident and maintenance of the vehicle involved . Tesla constituted a fraud and refunded one compensation three.
In response to this matter, Tesla responded that it would appeal in accordance with the law.


Life revolves around the living room in The Parker, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom design that is perfect for the family that plays and stays together.
Coming through the impressive modern entry, passing by the master bedroom and double lock-up carport, the rear of this home is centred on the open plan kitchen, dining and family room, which opens onto a breezy alfresco for outdoor entertaining.
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Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips is a New England based singer/songwriter who sings and writes songs often set to music and melody and vocals and stuff. He's also extremely handsome…
"Giving the Chase", Chris Phillips's debut solo album, is a collection of the many different musical styles and tastes that Phillips has ever enjoyed and emulated and bla bla blaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Okay, so I'm not very good at telling you about myself in the 3rd person. But what I can tell you is that if you really like an album where the instrumentation is true, the lyrics are honest and sensible, the vocals are raw but smooth, and the songs are like a group of lifelong friends, then you should throw "Giving the Chase" into your car stereo and take off for a 53 minute road trip.
In "Giving the Chase" thirteen tracks tell the story of love found, love lost, self lost and finally the finding and re-emergence of self; and in that order too. Each song started out as a piece of drift wood washed up on the beach. Dozens of incredibly talented New England artists wielding cellos and horns and strings and percussion whittle each song down into its own hand crafted piece. The end result hits the ears with, thankfully, about half the complexity and drama I've described above! But it's all there.
In the end, "Giving the Chase" tells the story of a fantastic life cycle that most of us perpetually experience again and again in one form or another. Of the human condition that has us all seeking and searching and the fulfillment we get from the chase alone. Like a dog that gives chase to a car.
Here are some of my songs.
Thanks for checking out my website. My new album, Giving the Chase, is now available to order through this website using the Paypal Buy It Now option above. It's also available for order or digital download through CD Baby.
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Traveling as a lifestyle requires budgeting. It isn't like vacationing where you might spend what you need to to have the "perfect" break from life. This is our life.
Now that our housesit on Lake Atitlan is over and we are on the move again, we are attempting to live on an average of $40 US/ day total. That's $20/per person. It helps that we are in Central America (El Salvador to be exact) where our dollar goes further. But what exactly does $40 get us everyday?
Granted, New York City is not the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of "budget" destinations (although there are some incredibly budget friendly ways to exist in "the city that never sleeps"… another post for another time). Still, one cannot argue that $40 doesn't buy much in most places in the US.
So, what is $40/day getting us here in El Salvador? Take a look at our budget for the past few days. Three days is not a full picture of a budget but it will give you an idea of what we are spending here in Playa El Tunco, El Salvador.
Our well kept, private room at Lay Back Hostel in El Tunco, El Salvador.
A beautiful evening scene at Playa El Tunco.
Some of the Joya de Ceren ruins that have been buried under volcanic ash for centuries.
Enjoying banana, honey, peanut butter wraps- our go-to lunch when on the road.
So far, so good! We could trim a dollar or two here and there by staying in a dorm room or ignoring the delicious looking egg rolls at dinner…. Sometimes we do those things, and sometimes we don't. There are travelers who are far more budget conscious than us, and others who couldn't imagine spending only $20 per person a day! We seek balance when we travel- some days we scrimp and save, some days we indulge in a heftier (and pricier) dinner. Most importantly, we strike a balance between the days that we need to pay out money to see the sights and experience new things and the days where we can find free things to do (like walking along the beach).
Getting some work done in a hammock. Work days aren't so bad when you can do your work in a hammock by the ocean….
The days when we are traveling to a new place inevitably incur additional costs. We try to take local transportation and cook at "home" on those days to keep our costs to a minimum. We also both hold the mentality that we do not "have" to spend $40 a day, we can spend less. We are finding that, in the end, it usually balances out.
$40/day is a completely doable budget for a couple traveling in El Salvador. What can $40 buy where you are?
We have just finished travelling New Zealand … and let me tell you that $40 would only buy pies and milkshakes from the bakery for the three of us… or a small amount of gas (@2.28 per litre) in our rental car!
However in Nepal … $40 buys a delicious feast for 8, including drinks!
Hope you are well. Our trip is closing in, with just a few weeks in Australia … lounging at the beach where my $40 has brought me a beach chair and a new book!
Isn't it amazing how drastically the buying power of $40 changes from place to place?? Enjoy your upcoming travels!


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How the ANC's Faustian Pact Sold Out South Africa's Poorest By Ronnie Kasrils
26 June 2013 — Black Agenda Report
A veteran of the South African freedom struggle and its Black-led government says the African National Congress' soul "was eventually lost to corporate power: we were entrapped by the neoliberal economy – or, as some today cry out, we 'sold our people down the river.'"
VTJP Occupied Palestine and Israel: News and Articles 25 June 2013
25 June 2013 — VTJP
Soldiers Invade Salfit
IMEMC – A number of Israeli military jeeps invaded on Tuesday at dawn [June 25 2013] the central West Bank city of Salfit, broke into homes and searched them. …
Wikileaks Newslinks 26 June 2013
26 June 2013 — williambowles.info
WikiLeaks' Baltasar Garzón, the man Edward Snowden wants on his side
One such is Baltasar Garzón, the celebrated – and controversial – Spanish human rights investigator who, as the legal head of anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks, is considering a request for help from US whistleblower Edward Snowden. Snowden is thought to be …
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/shortcuts/2013/jun/25/wikileaks-baltasar-garzon-edward-snowden
The Anti-Empire Report #118: Edward Snowden By William Blum
26 June, 2013 — Killing Hope
In the course of his professional life in the world of national security Edward Snowden must have gone through numerous probing interviews, lie detector examinations, and exceedingly detailed background checks, as well as filling out endless forms carefully designed to catch any kind of falsehood or inconsistency. The Washington Post (June 10) reported that "several officials said the CIA will now undoubtedly begin reviewing the process by which Snowden may have been hired, seeking to determine whether there were any missed signs that he might one day betray national secrets."
The US Public Doesn't Believe the NSA … Knows What's Really Going On With Mass Spying
26 June 2013 — WashingtonsBlog
72% of Likely U.S. Voters Know the NSA Has Monitored the Private Communications of Congress, Military Leaders and Judges
Snowden on his way to Iceland?
27 June 2013: Further Update also from 21st Century Newswire:
REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Yesterday evening June 26th, at approximately 3:00am Iceland time, an in-bound Russian Sukhoi Super Jet 100-95 chartered flight landed at Keflavik International Airport, after being held in a holding pattern for approximately 45 minutes while circling the airport.
ColdType Issue 75 26 June 2013
26 June 2013 — Coldtype.net
The latest issue of ColdType is now on line at http://coldtype.net
US Expands Global Electronic Surveillance By Andrei Akulov
26 June 2013 — Strategic Culture Foundation
The spy spooky stories hit the radar screens again. Edward Snowden, a former technical assistant for the CIA, who has also worked at the National Security Agency for the last four years as an employee of various outside contractors, is on the way to the relative safety abroad, probably South America. Continue reading →
Britain's People's Assembly covers for Labour and trade unions By Paul Mitchell and Robert Stevens
6 June 2013 — WSWS
The "People's Assembly Against Austerity", held in London on June 22, was a desperate attempt to uphold the threadbare authority of the trade unions and to suppress any movement independent of them and the Labour Party. Continue reading →
ICH 25 June 2013: US Rulers Fear the American People
25 June 2013 — Information Clearing House
The Palestinians' Last Option: A Struggle For Equal Rights
By Ghada Karmi
Palestinians must shed the illusion of the current peace process and at least push for equitable rights.


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Carbon Sequestration
Carbon Sequestration of carbon in the atmosphere and soils is a heated topic of discussion today. The Carbon Credit vs Cap & Trade debate continues in the world and companies continue to wait and see the decisions governments will come to. In the mean time research and interest in the ability of Nile Fiber™ to sequester an incredible amounts carbon from our air and soil is astounding.
10,000 acres Farm Case Study
(TBS) has worked with the University of washington to study the specific abilities of Nile Fiber™ to sequester carbon from the air we breath. The studies have evolved into formulas. Based on our formulas and using a 10,000 acre farm as an example of a biomass crop the following would apply.
A 10,000 acre Nile Fiber™ Farm biomass farm CO2 sequestration is expected to be 120 tons per year. That 10,000 acres, thus equates to 1.2 million tons of CO2 sequestered, resulting in the equivalent of removing 210,526 cars from US roads, and savings 2.97 million acres of rainforest — per year.
These are incredible numbers not only for the simple example of a 10,000 acre farm but for the vision of what the future of clean air in our county and others countries could actually look like. These formulas are powerful evidence and a possible road map for beginning to restore the worlds air quality to a cleaner future. With countries like China moving to increase coal consumption at a staggering pass, the possibility of balancing the sever CO2 rates that are increasing annually brings promise to an environment already in need.
Soil Enhancement
Nile Fiber™ roots and rhizome community are also noteworthy. The impressive quality of Nile Fiber™ to be able to restore and bring balance and nurturance back to unusable or mistreated or over fertilized agricultural lands is impressive. Discoveries have shown that other species of plants simply growing in the vicinity of Nile Fiber™ roots and rhizome communities show a visibly substantial increase in size and growth. Nile Fiber™ ability to restore and enrich soils proves to add value to a site location and farm.
Nile Fiber™ also does an excellent job of preventing soil erosion and irrigation run off as well as phytoremediation of the soil with its unique ability to absorb, metabolize and or relocate pollutants in soils, water. Many studies show the impressive capacity of Nile Fiber™ roots and rhizome community to metabolize heavy metals. This acts as a cleanser for lands planted with Nile Fiber™.
The high yield output of Nile Fiber™provides the maximum amount of bio-energy per acre than any other biomass alternative, providing the maximum land conservancy while achieving the highest amount of bio-energy.
Research provided by University of Washington
How much carbon can agricultural and forestry practices sequester?
Carbon sequestration rates vary by tree species, soil type, regional climate, topography and management practice. In the U.S., fairly well-established values for carbon sequestration rates are available for most tree species. Soil carbon sequestration rates vary by soil type and cropping practice and are less well documented but information and research in this area is growing rapidly.
Pine plantations in the Southeast can accumulate almost 100 metric tons of carbon per acre after 90 years, or roughly one metric ton of carbon per acre per year (Birdsey 1996). Changes in forest management (e.g., lengthening the harvest-regeneration cycle) generally result in less carbon sequestration on a per acre basis. Changes in cropping practices, such as from conventional to conservation tillage, have been shown to sequester about 0.1 – 0.3 metric tons of carbon per acre per year (Lal et al. 1999; West and Post 2002). However, a more comprehensive picture of the climate effects of these practices needs to also consider possible nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) emissions. (See also FAQ #6)
Carbon accumulation in forests and soils eventually reaches a saturation point, beyond which additional sequestration is no longer possible. This happens, for example, when trees reach maturity, or when the organic matter in soils builds back up to original levels before losses occurred. Even after saturation, the trees or agricultural practices would need to be sustained to maintain the accumulated carbon and prevent subsequent losses of carbon back to the atmosphere.
For more information on carbon sequestration and saturation rates for individual practices, visit the Practices section of this Web site. Full references cited in this answer are provided below.
Source: EPA Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry - FAQ
How could carbon sequestration be affected by climate change?
According to a National Academy of Sciences 2001 report, "Greenhouse gases are accumulating in the Earth's atmosphere as a result of human activities, causing surface air temperatures and subsurface ocean temperatures to rise." In addition to temperature, human-induced climate change may also affect growing seasons, precipitation and the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as fire. These changes can influence forests, farming and the health of ecosystems, and thus carbon sequestration. Some argue that rising CO2 levels will enhance sequestration above normal rates due to a fertilization effect. However, the concurrent changes in temperature and precipitation, along with local nutrient availability and harmful air pollutants, complicate this view. Furthermore, recent studies of pine forests fumigated with elevated CO2 levels have shown that this fertilization effect may only be short-lived (Schlesinger and Lichter 2001; Oren et al. 2001). Current projections of business-as-usual U.S. sequestration rates under various climate change scenarios show both increases and decreases in carbon storage depending on various assumptions. To date, few analyses of the potential for additional sequestration over time have considered the future effects of climate change.
Source: EPA Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry - FAQ
Carbon Sequestration Solutions
Phytoremediation Solutions


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Healthcare modelling
Operational Research (OR) has existed as a scientific discipline for over 70 years and has been applied to healthcare for over 50 years. The UK OR Society and the National Health Service (NHS) held a joint Colloquium on hospital appointment systems back in 1962. Since then OR models have been widely and successfully used to assist clinical decision-making, facility planning, resource allocation, evaluation of treatments, and organisational redesign. One of the most commonly used approaches is computer simulation, widely regarded as the technique of choice in healthcare because of its power and flexibility as well as its ability to function at a range of scales from the individual patient up to whole-system models.
Since its inception OR has been a discipline focused on solving real-world problems. Addressing the problems of real hospitals and real patients is paramount. Modellers need to develop new approaches to tackle the tough cultural problems inherent in healthcare systems. Multi-disciplinary working is "de rigeur" - Operational Researchers need to work alongside clinicians and healthcare managers as well as other disciplines such as health services research and health economics in order to exploit the synergies between them.
Healthcare modelling is an endlessly fascinating and challenging area in which to work. It is hard to imagine a more complex organisation than the NHS (the largest employer in Europe and the third largest worldwide, allegedly only exceeded by the Indian Railways and the Chinese Army!). OR models have been used at a patient or population level for modelling epidemics and disease progression, as well as at the micro-level for physiological processes and pharmacodynamics, for example. There are countless research challenges: developing models acceptable to all users, balancing user-friendliness with scientific rigour and validity, capturing human behaviour, understanding the complex links between humans and systems, not to mention all the clinical aspects. New PhD students are always welcome, from any numerate background!
For queries about this topic, contact Sally Brailsford.
Bayesian Agents as Models for the Disclosure Behaviour of Pregnant Drinkers
Seth Bullock, Jakub Bijak (Investigators), Jonathan Gray
Examining the feasibility of signalling games, played by Bayesian decision theoretic agents as a model for the disclosure of drinking behaviour by pregnant women to their midwives.
Care Life Cycle
Seth Bullock, Sally Brailsford, Jason Noble, Jakub Bijak (Investigators), Elisabeth zu-Erbach-Schoenberg, Jason Hilton, Jonathan Gray
This research programme brings together teams of researchers from social sciences, management science and complexity science to develop a suite of models representing the socio-economic and demographic processes and organisations implicated in the UK's health and social care provision. Integral to the project is working with our partners in the public sector and communicating the results of these models to policymakers allowing them to effectively plan for the future.
Respiratory mask modeling
Jacques Ernes
Abaqus modelling of repiratory masks, bioengineering, Health sciences
Jakub Bijak
Professor, Social Sciences (FSHS)
Sally Brailsford
Professor, Management (FBL)
Seth Bullock
Stefanie Biedermann
Lecturer, Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute (FSHS)
Paul Skipp
Jonathan Gray
Postgraduate Research Student, Social Sciences (FSHS)
Jason Hilton
Davide Zilli
Mohsen Mesgarpour
Alumnus, University of Southampton
External Member, Technical University of Eindhoven