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January 03, 2018 Music » Music Picks
Live Music Picks: January 4-10
Richard Thompson, Jail City Rockers, Arturo Sandoval, Booker T. Jones and more.
By Randy Harward and Brian Staker @stakerized
Vincent Dixon
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English singer/songwriter Richard Thompson has had a five-decade career, beginning in the classic folk group Fairport Convention, but he's never quite garnered much adulation Stateside. That said, there isn't even a real American equivalent of the Order of the British Empire, with its connotations of royalty that Thompson shares with a few other august musical members, like Sir Paul McCartney. Just the same, Thompson has been an ambassador for the Fender Stratocaster, as well as folk music (with its ups and downs in popularity), and he's known for his singular thumb- and finger-style guitar technique and erudite, heart-rending songs. If you need an intro to the man's work, Acoustic Classics (Beeswing)—the second volume of which was issued in 2017—distills essential songs from his oeuvre in the solo acoustic setting in which he's performing on tour. But his 2015 release Still (Fantasy) is also a good starting point with the song "Guitar Heroes," which breathlessly blends mini-homages to Django Reinhardt, Chuck Berry, Dale Hawkins' classic song "Susie Q" (made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival), The Shadows' "F.B.I." and even a song that doesn't feature guitar: Duke Ellington's "Caravan." It goes to show that Thompson is a scholar of a variety of musical idioms, which has served to make his own work all the richer. (Brian Staker) The Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, 8 p.m., $39-$75, all ages, egyptiantheatrecompany.org
Meagan Mead
FRIDAY 1/5
Jail City Rockers, Jeff Dillon and the Revival, The Four07's, Travis LaBrel
It's easy for bands to rattle off a list of influences in place of a bio that says anything specifically about them. Not that Ogden's Jail City Rockers do that—there's a 123-word bio on jailcityrockers.com that says just enough to interest you. But the site doesn't come up on a Google search and isn't even mentioned on their Facebook page. So the first thing you read on their "about" page is a salad of references: "The Clash, Desmond Dekker, Eddie Cochran, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, The Jam, The Blue Hearts, The Upsetters, The Specials, Slim Smith, Jim Jarmusch and many, many others." Loosely translated, these ref-checks say the JCRs are into punk, ska, rocksteady, reggae, two-tone, rockabilly, blues, pub rock, mod power-pop and artsy-fartsy—but truly great indie films. And below, under "band interests," they say they're all about "Fun, friends, looking sharp, good tunes and good times!" That's easy to say, too, but the band backs it all up with the eight songs they've uploaded to Spotify. With their quick tempos, Garland Jeffreys lookalike Andrew Bonilla's throaty vox, big gang-vocal choruses and scratchy power-chord riffs, they all skew closer to the pub/punk references, but without belying the other inspirations. And that's kinda totally perfect if you're looking for a cathartic night of singing along until you're hoarse. (Randy Harward) Kilby Court, 741 S. 330 West, 7 p.m., $6, all ages, kilbycourt.com
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Arturo Sandoval Sextet
Cuban-American trumpeter/pianist/composer Arturo Sandoval was born in 1949, right after the first wave of bebop, and his style has been influenced by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and other giants of the frenetic jazz subgenre. Sandoval looked to Gillespie as a mentor, and began working with the Diz in the late '70s, before defecting to the U.S. in 1990. Just as Gillespie did much to popularize bebop by adding elements of Latin music, Sandoval has made inroads to getting people hip to the hotter Afro-Cuban style of jazz originating from his native country. He combined the harmonic complexities of bop with the sophisticated orchestrations and dance rhythms of Cuban jazz, adding his own nuances, and a precision owed to his classical training. Arturo's artistry has earned him four Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded by President Obama in 2013. You could do a lot worse than start off the musical year by seeing one of the giants of jazz. (BS) Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, 7:30 p.m., $32.50, all ages, artssaltlake.org
Piper Ferguson
An Evening with Booker T. Jones
Many of you know Booker T. Jones, along with his band the MG's, for their 1962 instrumental "Green Onions." If, by chance, you don't know Jones, or think you don't know the song—well, you do. It's that slick, jaunty three-minute number that pops up in so many films (X-Men: First Class, The Sandlot) and TV shows (this year's Twin Peaks revival, The Sopranos). It starts with Jones' cool, casual Hammond B-3, underscored by subtle taps (like fingersnaps) on Al Jackson's snare drum. Soon guitarist Steve Cropper adds sick stabs of dirty twang, bassist Lewie Steinberg throws in confident muscle and the song is ripe for whatever you're doing at the time. Whether you're headed to a rumble or sitting in the drive-thru, "Green Onions" makes anything cool—even writing about "Green Onions," even though that verges on a meta overdose. But "An Evening with" shows are reserved for artists who can fill at least two hours without relying on an opening act, so you're gonna hear a whole lot more than Jones' signature instrumental—and his other spotlight piece, the happier "Time Is Tight," once covered by the muthahumpin' Clash. Jones, with and without the MG's, has 56 years of music including albums with the Drive-By Truckers (2009's Potato Hole) and The Roots (2011's The Road from Memphis, also featuring Lou Reed, Sharon Jones, Yim Yames and more). His most recent album is Sound the Alarm (Stax, 2013), with guests like Gary Clark Jr., Mayer Hawthorne, Sheila E. and Vintage Trouble. Like everything else he's done, it's slippery with critical drool—much like the State Room floor will be. (RH) The State Room, 638 S. State, 8 p.m., $42-$100, 21+, thestateroomslc.com
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WEDNESDAY 1/10
Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Crown the Empire
Several years ago, I interviewed Black Veil Brides singer Andy Biersack. At the time, the band was transitioning from emo to a more hard rock sound, shedding their wuss skin for the tougher, more leathery image of sleazy bands like Motley Crüe. Sometimes you see what you wanna see. At the time, I wanted to see the odious, simpering emo-scene bands my kid listened to cut the shit—like labeling themselves outcasts, shriek-whining about haters and doing their level best to drain the power out of flashing middle fingers and saying "fuck." I drank the Kool-Aid and believed Biersack was the real thing. Then he cut his hair and, as Andy Black, dropped a mega-turd of a solo album that sounded like Nickelback dance pop, thereby draining his credibility in a vortex of feces and Charmin. BVB remained a viable fallback, but at some cost. Around the same time, co-headliners Asking Alexandria—another detestable Hot Topic band—smelling irrelevance, attempted to rebrand by ripping off '80s rockers Skid Row with note-for-note versions of "Youth Gone Wild" and "18 and Life," along with "Youth Gone Wild" t-shirts. An EP of Def Leppard, Journey, Whitesnake and other hard rock covers followed, but they kept squeezing out more screamo crapola that tried to be simultaneously badass and sensitive. Now their fifth album is self-titled to give the appearance of renewal, and they're saying it's like starting the band over again. Guess how it sounds? Yup. They're pulling an Andy Black. Facepalm. (Randy Harward) The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, 5:30 p.m. (doors), $33, all ages, thecomplexslc.com
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Smaller businesses, on the other hand, tend to have less time or staff to spare. They are more widely dispersed. Their skill demands are more episodic and varied. And they have less cachet, which makes them less valuable to education and training providers in search of powerful allies to advocate for continued program funding and support.
As a result, the emerging skill development system has ended up mainly focusing on replacing workers leaving existing jobs. Or to put it another way, it has gone after the low-hanging fruit.
That's been an okay place to start. It has built critical capacity to gather and analyze labor market information, and to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the labor market. It has engaged employers in new ways and built industry partnerships. And it has helped retain existing jobs.
But it has done little to support the growth of new jobs, which will require building additional capacity at the local level to meet the needs of growing businesses. Based on my work in regions across the country, there are three big challenges that regional leaders face.
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That kind of ground game is sorely lacking in most places. Many economic development organizations have been so preoccupied with their business recruitment and start-up activities that they've neglected their outreach to existing businesses. Moreover, when they have reached out to existing businesses, they have mainly focused on large businesses, since losing them would have a detrimental impact on the local economy (and on the careers of local elected officials). As a result, getting actionable information about the skill needs of growing businesses will require radical changes in the way most economic development organizations currently function.
The second big challenge is to respond nimbly to the skill needs of growing businesses, once those needs have been identified. Typically, the demand for new skills in growing businesses is unpredictable and urgent, requiring immediate attention before a window of opportunity closes. In addition, the demand for new skills is widely dispersed across many businesses, affects only a few employees at a time in any particular business, and requires training that is often company-specific.
Very few regions currently have the capacity to respond to that kind of dispersed demand. Over the past several decades, most regions have gotten pretty good at providing customized training to new businesses moving into the area, often in conjunction with their business recruitment programs. More recently, many have been working on aggregating demand across a number of businesses in a particular industry through the development of sector strategies and industry partnerships. Now they need to figure out how to deliver customized training to widely dispersed pockets of workers for whom it is difficult to aggregate demand. That kind of mass customization is going to require radical new approaches to the delivery of education and training services.
The third big challenge is to find funding to retrain existing workers. Growing businesses are heavily dependent on their existing workforce to develop and master new processes, technologies, and products. Studies show that most innovation comes from incremental improvements in existing processes and products, mainly by existing workers. Making and sustaining those improvements requires that workers learn new skills. Therefore, it's vital that growing businesses retrain their existing workers.
Currently, most small businesses have very few internal or external resources available to retrain their existing workers. Most taxpayer and foundation funded skill development programs focus primarily on preparing people out of work for entry-level jobs. And the incumbent worker training programs that do exist are woefully underfunded, which is ironic, since they hold the key to unlocking the job growth that is vital to expanding opportunity.
Although it seems counterintuitive, it is the investments in retraining existing workers that make it possible to maximize the returns on investments in training individuals out of work, since the result is more job opportunities, not just the redistribution of existing job opportunities. Realizing those returns will require radical new thinking and new priorities in the way skill development funding is allocated.
These are some daunting challenges, and meeting them will require a lot of hard work. But it's well worth the effort. If these challenges are not met, we could end up with a skill development system that is indeed demand driven, but does very little to support job growth, or ultimately to expand opportunity once the baby boomers retire.
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When MRI partnered with CQL to pursue accreditation, it undertook a rigorous process to review and improve supports and services.
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Recently i got introduced to a tea brand called as TEA TREASURE and also came around a concept of having a healthy tea right at the start of my mornings. This brand TEA TREASURE has sent me a PR package of various different healthy 'specialty tea' and even 'everyday tea' for tea tasting and reviewing it on my blog. Now let me just clear that everyday day tea means the regular one which we have in our pantry and specialty tea is the one which serves the purpose of what it is made for.
Tea Treasure is a brand in their words who have taken it upon themselves to introduce healthy tea into daily routine for tea enthusiast, who also like to experiment with tea. They truly have revolutionized the Indian chai as they have made it healthy.
I very much feel like tea tasting is quiet like wine tasting as you need to use your all five senses and focus on the experience how it feels. So without much ado let us feel the tea one by one.
DESCRIPTION- The very first is a KADAK CHAI MASALA. Now as the name itself suggests it a masala for preparing milk chai in simple words. KADAK CHAI MASALA is a blend which is prepared using this masala with regular tea powder and a little desired quantity of this masala is added while blending and is served with milk. In terms of health KADAK CHAI MASALA can be considered as being healthy because of its contents herbal spices. These traditional Indian spices tend to have medicinal properties and helps in healing and soothing of minor health issues like Cold, Cough, Flu, Congestion etc. Tea is known to have anti-oxidants and also contains anti-inflammatory agents which helps in reducing the issues of arthritis. This herbal combo can be enjoyed at any time of the day with your family and friends.
INGREDIENTS- GINGER, STAR ANISE, CLOVE, FENNEL, BLACK PEPPER, LONG PEPPER, CHANDON, CINNAMON, BLACK CARDAMOM, CARDAMOM PEARLS, NUTMEG, JAYATRI, BAYLEAF.
TASTING NOTES- The first thing that strikes me about KADAK CHAI MASALA is its aroma as obviously it smells of the herbs and healthy Indian spices which are used in the making of this masala. Aroma of this masala is quiet earthy and has an Indian and homely as touch also because it is served with milk. Indians actually love having their tea added with milk. Taste of exotic indian spices followed by ginger.
PRICE- Rupees 60.00 for a jar of 15 grams.
DESCRIPTION- PREMIUM CHAI MASALA can be termed as the advanced version of Chai masala because of its exotic contents. This is an exotic coarse masala with an earthy aroma of rich Indian spices where in you will find actual pieces of rose, fennel seeds etc with masala. Premium Assam valley chai is merged with exotic indian spices to form a delicious masala which is rich in anti-oxidants. Indian spices helps in digestion and improves digestive system. Also this masala contains Rose which is a good source of vitamin making this an absolute healthy masala to go with. Making this chai masala a part of your daily diet can be considered a healthy option as this masala provides you with a tons of health factors. This tea blend is prepared with milk using this masala chai. This chai masala contains one heavenly natural ingredient which has tons of health benefits. Ginger relieves soreness and reduces muscle pain. It also treats morning sickness and nausea. So having one cuppa premium masala tea can actually keep you healthy. PREMIUM CHAI MASALA contains the adequate amount of caffeine which is beneficial and helps in the reduction of chances of getting stroke. One healthy cup of this chai masala is enough to make your day. This is also a cream coloured masala with coarse spices and has a mesmerizing aroma of spices and ginger which soothes mind and instantly uplifts our mood.
INGREDIENTS- LICORICE, CINNAMON, FENNEL, ROSE, CARDAMOM, CHANDON, GINGER, BLACK PEPPER, CLOVE.
TASTING NOTES-A bold blend with Infusion of rich Indian spices with notes of ginger and rose.
DESCRIPTION- This is the next specialty wellness tea i received from TEA TREASURE. Slimming these days has become very common among the youth for its claim to help in loosing weight. Slimming tea is actually a weight loss product which cleanses the digestive system and also boosts metabolism. Slimming tea is a combination of Maofeng green tea and various herbs which herbs help in flushing out toxins and impurities from our body. These natural herbs internally cleanses, promotes healthy digestion, and detoxify. Slimming tea cleanses the whole body as toxins are flushed out. It also contains this natural and luxurious ingredient Rose which is a very good source of vitamin c. Vitamin C supports skin cells against free radicals that cause signs of skin ageing, as well as helping to fight back by increasing collagen production.TEA TREASURE slimmimg tea is loose particles based tea. These particles are actual herbs along with green leaves which is Maofeng green tea. These leaves are aromatic, dried and crumbly which breaks at the slightest touch which is a sign of freshness. Aroma carried by TEA TREASURE Slimming tea is a faint and delightful because of all the natural herbs it contains. You can use it after meals or before bedtime. But Slimming teas don't promote long-term fat-loss and aren't a replacement for exercise and a healthy, portion-controlled diet.
INGREDIENTS- MAOFENG GREEN TEA, LICORICE, GINGER, CINNAMON, ROSE, SEABUCKTHRONE, MORINGA, TERMINALIA ARJUNA, TERMINALIA CHEBULA, GINSENG.
TASTING NOTES- Vibrant medley of Maofeng green tea followed by exotic taste of rose, ginger, cinammon and natural herbs.
LIQUOR- Medium dark brown liquor.
PRICE- Rupees 220.00 for a packet of 50 grams.
DESCRIPTION- This is the one which has become my favorite from the entire TEA TREASURE collection. Sweet Dreams Tea actually came as a surprise to me as i had never before heard of tea specially curated for sleep. SWEET DREAMS TEA is a herb blend of various herbs like Chamomile, Lavender etc which helps in getting rid of the daily stress and helps boosting the night's sleep. Chamomile is known to be a mild tranquilizer and induces sleep. SWEET DREAMS TEA is also nicknamed as 'SLEEP TEA'. This tea helps in relieving insomnia and help to promote a healthy sleep cycle and overall well being. Chamomile has a calming effect on the body and allows a more restful sleep. SWEET DREAMS TEA can also been used as an herbal remedy for mild chest colds, sore throats and even acne. Lavender helps in calming and soothing mind. This tea is a leafy blend. It is made up of crunchy and dried leaves. Also it is the one of the most aromatic blends from tea treasure. You can have a cup of this flavorful and delicious tea before going to bed and have a nice and peaceful sleep all night lomg. Best time of having this tea is the bedtime as this tea will help you getting rid of the stress and will give a good night sleep.
INGREDIENTS- LAVENDER, CHAMOMILE, LEMONGRASS, GOTUKULA.
TASTING NOTES- Create a calming ritual with the gentle flavors of chamomile, Lavender, Lemon grass, Gotukula. This herbal infusion offers a delicious balance of herbs like which to help you relax and unwind and get a good night sleep. Herbal notes of Chamomile followed by Lemon grass, Lavender and Gotukula.
PRICE- Rupees 260.00 for a packet of 50 grams.
DESCRIPTION– IMMUNITY BOOSTER TEA is a blend which is a combination of several herbs which helps in boosting our immune system making it strong and fighting against diseases like cough, cold or even flu. This is my favorite one as it is a much healthier option against those medicines in the form of a healthy tea. Make a ritual of having a IMMUNITY BOOSTER TEA in the morning and you are good to go. Natural herbs like Terminalia chebula, lemongrass, licorice, ginger etc helps unwind and relaxes our mind. Ginger is known to have anti-bacterial properties which helps fighting cold and flu. This infusion gives a boost to your immune system when you need a little lift or to ward off cold. So one cuppa in the morning and bolster your defense system with this all natural healthy immunity tea. It also contains the herb called as Echinacea which is known to protect from common conditions like cold, flu, cough and also supports our immune system. Ginger and tulsi are those miracle herbs which have tons of healthy properties helping you maintain your overall health. This tea consist of actual crunchy particles of dried herbs which are fresh and aromatic. IMMUNITY BOOSTER TEA is one comforting blend as it can be taken at any time of the day. This is the one staple in my kitchen as it is a must of everyone.
INGREDIENTS- GREEN TEA, CONEFLOWER, TERMINALIA , CHEBULA, TULSI, GINGER, LICORICE, LEMONGRASS.
TASTING NOTES- Power of Tulsi, lemongrass along with green tea combined with notes of ginger.
DESCRIPTION- Chai is a rich milk tea blend popular not only in India but also throughout the world. It is very common among the households in India. PREMIUM INDIAN CHAI from TEA TREASURE is an exotic everyday tea in which quality tea found in the highlands of Assam valley and essential spices intermingle to form a blend which is bold in flavour and rich in heritage. Essential spices contains anti-oxidants which is good our digestive system keeping us healthy. This is a CTC chai which is found commonly in households but with an healthy twist and balance of delicious flavours and aroma. This tea blend produces a soothing effect and also acts as a natural digestive aid and gives one a wonderful sense of well being. This blend is a regular beverage which you can sit back and enjoy with your friends over a cup on that lazy Sunday mornings. Also a healthy option for those health conscious people as this tea is also known to have right amount of caffeine which helps in reduction in the chances of getting stroke. This is a regular loose CTC black coloured granular tea powder with a rich wealth of both Flavour and aroma.
TASTING NOTES- Creamy and Full bodied tea combined with delicious notes of honey.
PRICE- Rupees 110.00 for a 250 grams of a packet.
DESCRIPTION- LEMON TULSI GREEN TEA is an exotic combination of Tulsi and lemon which is cultivated in such a way that tulsi gives a natural taste of lemon by itself. Tulsi is known to have properties which help fight diseases. Tulsi is best anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-flu and even anti-biotic. Having a cup of lemon tulsi tea is a natural way of keeping our-self healthy at no cost. Lemon Tulsi is also known as Thai Lemon Basil because of the way it is cultivated. Tulsi tea is rich in anti-oxidants and also supports immune system, respiratory system, digestive system and nervous system. Therefore, this Tea helps in improving the appetite, digestion and overall metabolism in the body. It has the most calming and stress relieving effect on the brain thus helping people who are stressed and depressed. Having one cup tea right at the start of the morning can be really helpful. LEMON TULSI GREEN TEA is a healthy tea as it is caffeine free, sugar free. Also it is very high in calcium, iron and dietary fibre. Make This healthy tea a part of your daily diet and watch yourself transform into a healthy you. LEMON TULSI GREEN TEA is quiet aromatic as it fills up my mind with its sweet lemony notes.
INGREDIENTS- GREEN TEA, SHYAM TULSI, VAN TULSI, RAM TULSI.
TASTING NOTES- Exotic, refreshing and sweet lemony taste of tulsi followed with fresh hints of lemon.
DESCRIPTION- MINTY FUSION GREEN TEA is a delicious medley of green tea combined with several mints. It also contains natural lemon. Mints are known to have several benefits like improving digestion, curing bad breath, reducing inflammation, boosting immune system, and also help in loosing weight. This blend is sure to please the palate. Green tea, mints and herb together create a tranquil treat. A perfect blend which can be taken at any time of the day. Mint green tea also acts as a defense against bacteria that typically wreak havoc on the teeth. The best part of this green tea is the most dried, crunchy and aromatic mint leaves which are used in the creation of this heavenly blend. Have this One cup and you will find this tea smooth and soothing from start to finish. This combo of MINTY FUSION GREEN TEA can be taken both hot and cold tea.
INGREDIENTS- SPEARMINT, LEMON GRASS, GREEN TEA, MINT.
TASTING NOTES- The delightful aroma of mints and green tea instantly uplifts the mood and creates a soothing effect on mind. Green tea infusion with light undertones of mints followed by lemony taste of lemon grass.
Packaging is really important for a product specially when it is something like tea. TEA TREASURE tea are very careful packed in different packing materials like zip lock pouches and glass jars. Wellness tea is packed in brown coloured zip lock pouches which helps in retaining the aroma. specially made from brown paper and foil, these pouches protect tea from surrounding aroma, weather conditions. so every time you open your tea you will get this unparalleled flavour, freshness and aroma anytime. Masala chai comes packed in glass jars sealed with metal lids which. Masala stays fresh for a long period as glass jars are air tight. Make sure you store your tea packets in a cool and dry place.
Overall I am really impressed with this tea brand TEA TREASURE as we can get the luxury of being healthy with every sip of these healthy tea. TEA TREASURE tea is a real boon for all those tea enthusiasts who love having tea and can never think of giving up even for health reasons but also are health conscious at the same time. You can even gift TEA TREASURE tea blends to your near and dear loved ones and shower your love for them in the form of healthy tea.
Order now and make your each day beautiful with that one cuppa healthy chai from TEA TREASURE.
So all you tea enthusiasts out there…hope you enjoyed getting to know how your favorite TEA can also be healthy and can turn out your mornings into a bright and beautiful one. Do give me feedback about this post as i always love to hear from my followers. Leave your comments what you feel about TEA TREASURE and healthy green tea in the comment box below.
So on a healthy caffeine note..this is me signing off….Until then as i always put it stay healthy….stay glamorous….and never forget to stay stylish.
So many varieties and such a detailed review. Loved it!
I need to try this tea now for sure.
A massive collection of varied tea beverage, texture and flavour.
Wow I'm a connesuer of chai and teas… This looks like heaven.
Must try the kadak masala and immunity booster tea.
Sweet Dreams Tea is something that I haven't come across, would love to try it.
off late i am loving chamomile tea.. very relaxing!
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Remembering Red Wings legend Gordie Howe
Posted on June 11, 2016 June 11, 2016 by farlane
Gordie Howe 1960s, photo by Edward Noble (via Wayne T. 'Tom' Helfrich)
The Detroit Red Wings shared the sad news that hockey legend Gordie Howe passed away yesterday morning. The Hockey Hall of Fame has an excellent profile of Gordie Howe that reads (in part):
Gordie Howe is referred to as simply "Mr. Hockey". World War II had just ended when he first entered the National Hockey League, and when he played his final NHL season 33 years later, Wayne Gretzky was playing his first. Over those five decades, Howe didn't just survive, he was dominant – on the scoring lists, in battles in the corners, on game-winning goals and when the year-end awards were handed out. He was a big man, though by modern standards no behemoth, but what set him apart was his incredible strength.
Though other superstars could be deemed somewhat better scorers, tougher fighters or faster skaters, no player has approached Gordie Howe's sustained level of excellence. Incredibly, Gordie finished in the top 5 in NHL scoring for 20 straight seasons. To endure and excel, Howe needed a unique set of qualities, both physical and mental, and the foundations for his astonishing career were laid in him from an early age.
Howe grew and matured quickly, and when he was 15 he made a bid to play with the New York Rangers, attending the team's training camp in Winnipeg. He was homesick, however, and before the end of the camp he returned to Saskatchewan. He made a better impression with the Detroit Red Wings the next year, joining a group of Red Wing veterans and untried youngsters to work out in front of Detroit boss Jack Adams. The ambidextrous Howe drew Adams' attention from the start with a sizzling rush down the left wing and a sharp shot. The next minute he escaped down the right wing, switched his stick to the other side and still with a forehand zipped another shot at the goal.
Howe made his professional debut when he was 18, taking up the right wing for Detroit at the beginning of the 1946-47 season. He was 6′ tall and just over 200 pounds, making him one of the heavier players in the league…
…Apart from his forbidding temperament, Howe's athletic and savvy playing style also contributed to his longevity. He never wasted energy if he didn't need to, especially after he cut down on the number of fights he'd take part in early in his career. He was economical with his movements, anticipating when and where the play would intersect with his effortless progress around the ice. He often played 45 minutes of a game when the average total was 25. Observers noticed that when his exhausted line returned to the bench, Howe was the first to recover and raise his head, ready for another shift.
In all, Howe was selected to 21 NHL All-Star squads, 12 times to the First Team. Six times he led the NHL in scoring to capture the Art Ross Trophy and six times he won the Hart as the league's most valuable player. His Detroit teams won the Stanley Cup four times.
Howe had been in his prime during a defensive era, the 1940s and 1950s, when scoring was difficult and checking was tight. When he was 40, in 1967, the league expanded from six to 12 teams and the number of offensive opportunities grew with it. Howe played the 1968-69 season on a line with Alex Delvecchio and Frank Mahovlich, the mercurial but talented star who had moved to Detroit from Toronto. Mahovlich was big, fast and skilled and Delvecchio was a gifted playmaker. The three were dubbed "the Production Line 3" and Howe's scoring returned to the levels of his youth and then beyond. He topped 100 points for the first time, scoring 44 goals and adding a career-high 59 assists.
Read on for much more and watch the Legends of Hockey profile of Gordie Howe below.
Wayne T. 'Tom' Helfrich shared this photo by longtime Michigan news photographer Ed Noble, then of the Pontiac Press and later of the Oakland Press. Tom writes that Ed had a photo shoot with Gordie and knew he was a big fan and brought him this print. View the photo bigger and see more great old shots in his Detroit Red Wings slideshow.
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When Gordie lived in Traverse City, he stopped by the supermarket where I work, and I was so glad to bag his grocery items for him. I went to his restaurant, also, and liked it.


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Poems, etc.
Beyond Earth's Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight, ed. Julie Swarstad Johnson & Christopher Cokinos (Phoenix: The University of Arizona Press, FORTHCOMING 2020) "Laika"
The Face of Poetry, ed. Zack Rogow, (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2006), 323 –332. "The Truth," "Each Bone of the Body"
Cleveland in Prose and Poetry, ed. Bonnie Jacobson, (Cleveland: League Books, 2005), 72 -73. "For the Nameless Girl in the Photograph"
Under the Rock Umbrella, ed. William Walsh, (Macon: Mercer University Press, 2006), 261– 266. "Each Bone of the Body," "Leda"
American Poetry: The Next Generation, ed. Gerald Costanso and Jim Daniels, (Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2000), 294-298. "The Truth," "A Matter of Division," "1965"
Poets of the New Century, ed. Roger Weingarten and Richard Higgerson, (Boston: David R. Godine, 2001), 264 – 268. "The Old Religion," "The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian," "Alchemy."
New American Poets of the 90s, ed. Roger Weingarten and Jack Myers, (Boston: David R. Godine, 1991), 284 - 288. "Horse Latitudes," "The Truth"
Four Way Reader #2, ed. Carlen Arnett, Jane Brox, Dzvinia Orlowsky, and Martha Rhodes, (Four Way Books: 1997), 210 – 219. "Each Bone of the Body," "Pentecost: Collingwood School Fire, Cleveland, 1908," "The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian," "Sometimes the Dead"
Pushcart Prize XV, Best of the Small Presses, 1990 ~ 1991, ed. Bill Henderson, (Wainscott: The Pushcart Press, 1990), 365 – 365. "What the Blue Jay Said"
Poets for Life, ed. Michael Klein, (New York: Crown Publishers, 1989), 192 -193. "For David"


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How Did She Do It? How Did She Become A Butterfly?
updated on December 24, 2018 September 2, 2018 by Rabbi Tamara Kolton PhdLeave a Comment on How Did She Do It? How Did She Become A Butterfly?
My grandmother's mother died when she was eleven years old. Then her father left and she was sent to live with her older sister. There was often not enough money for rent and they were always moving to avoid being evicted. When my grandmother married my grandfather and they bought a modest home in the suburbs of Detroit, she felt safe for the first time in her life. But there was still so much to overcome! She was afraid of drowning and would not even take a bath. She did not know how to drive or use a checkbook. She depended on my grandfather for almost everything for several decades. And then, in his fifties, he died.
My grandmother had to learn to drive, manage money, raise her youngest daughter and go out into the world by herself.
Most of all, she had learn how to find her joy.
When I was ten years old, I taught her to swim. She laid her head back and floated in my arms. She was so scared but I knew she trusted me, her young granddaughter. She was determined to live the last half of her life different than the first. She was done being afraid. That day, the small pool at her apartment complex became as sacred as a baptismal font or a mikvah.
I watched her emancipate herself from all the fears that drained her. She healed from shame, grew radiant, told jokes (dirty jokes, but never to me!) and drove around in a two-door baby blue Chevrolet. She found joy, laughter, and as family matriarch, she showered us with love. Never was I happier, more at peace as a child or teenager, than when I was with my Grandma Jeanette. For my Masters Degree Thesis, I interviewed her. She was dying from lymphoma. These are her words:
"When I was a child there was no one there to say, 'I love you,' or when I came home from school to ask me, 'How was your day? All my life I felt like I was climbing a tall wall. It was brick, that's how hard it felt. But I just climbed, step by step. Now at the end of my life, I can say to myself, 'Jeanette, you did it! You climbed the wall!' It is such a good feeling. I climbed the wall and on the other side I discovered a secret garden. There are roses and peonies. This is my garden. I did it. I made it!"
My grandmother finally realized that she was lovable just because she was born. She did not have to earn love or defend love. She could never lose love. In essence, she became it.
My grandmother became Love.
How did she do it? How did she go from being scared and dependent to brave, self-reliant and radiant?
My grandmother tapped into something that was in her, but it was also a force all around her.
My grandmother tapped into Eve Energy.
Think about Eve from the Bible- bold, beautiful, badass Eve. Eve was the first person to have the capacity and the audacity to act on her own behalf. Eve was the first one to refuse to live as a scared, dependent little girl. Eve emancipated herself. The day came when she decided to no longer be ruled by fear. That is why she picked the apple. She couldn't stand being afraid anymore. Far from bringing sin into the world, Eve brought spiritual bravery.
Eve Energy is the power coming to you from the Feminine Divine that supports female light. If you yearn for a fuller life, a freer life, a more authentic, Divinely lit life, there is Eve Energy bubbling inside you!
You can begin to tap into Eve Energy just by asking yourself:
What would I do if I was brave enough to do it?
Eve was brave enough. My grandmother was brave enough. We can be brave enough too.
22 years after her death, my grandmother lives in me with such sweet clarity that I can still smell her perfume. I want to be brave like her. I want to go into the world and grab my joy. I am calling upon Eve Energy to outgrow all the tight spaces that ever restricted me and, like her, become a butterfly.
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Biography – STORM, WILLIAM GEORGE – Volume XII (1891-1900) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
STORM, WILLIAM GEORGE, architect and militia officer; b. 29 Oct. 1826 in Burton-upon-Stather, England, son of Thomas Storm and Mary Hopkins; m. 3 Jan. 1882 Agnes Cotterill in Toronto, and they had one son and three daughters; d. there 8 Aug. 1892.
William George Storm immigrated to Upper Canada with his parents, who settled in York (Toronto) about 1830. They were devout Methodists and for a brief period they sent him to be educated at Upper Canada Academy in Cobourg. Some years later he joined his father, a prominent contractor, in the building trade and in the summer of 1845 he suffered a near-fatal fall from a scaffolding. His artistic ability and knowledge of construction had directed him toward architecture and he was articled to William Thomas* in Toronto. A contemplated move to California was cancelled when in late 1848 or early 1849 he entered the office of Frederic William Cumberland*, where he assisted with the preparation of working drawings and details and developed his considerable gifts as a delineator. In July 1852 he was taken into partnership, a working association that lasted about a dozen years, during which time Cumberland and Storm was one of the leading architectural firms in the province.
A difficulty arises in attempting to assess Storm's place within the partnership. Cumberland, with his family, social, and business connections and his entrepreneurial skills, undoubtedly remained in charge of enlarging the firm's clientele and negotiating its contracts. During the partnership's early years he probably contributed the creative ideas as well, but his growing involvement with railways would have increasingly necessitated delegating responsibilities to Storm, especially with respect to the delayed completion of the cemetery chapel of St James-the-Less. In the preparation of the design for their major monument, University College (1856–59), Cumberland crossed the Atlantic to study collegiate schemes abroad. Storm followed in the fall of 1857, visiting England, Ireland, France, and Germany. The trip enabled him to enlarge his professional background and to gather material that would not only be immediately useful in the completion of the college but would also influence his later work.
Although Cumberland's effective participation in the partnership seems to have ended after 1863, the firm name continued in use until 1866. During this transitional period, a number of projects in Toronto were undertaken solely by Storm. In 1862 he designed the Northern Railway's office building and in 1865 he added the tower to St James' Cathedral, with only slight changes from Cumberland's 1850 design. Storm's connection with Osgoode Hall, the centre portion of which had been executed by Cumberland and Storm, was maintained in 1866 when he designed the cast-iron fence that remains an ornament to Queen Street. The most prestigious commission to come his way in this period was the design of the Great Western Railway station, completed in 1866, which was destroyed by fire in 1952. Planned with a rational separation of functions, the station's barrel-vaulted train shed and passenger facilities with Italianate detailing effectively rendered in wood provided a picturesque conclusion to the south end of Yonge Street. The dissolution of the partnership was marred by a dispute largely attached to losses from the firm's investment in property in Toronto and Nottawasaga Township. The suit that Storm launched against Cumberland was settled in 1871 with Cumberland retaining the property and Storm being freed of financial obligations.
After Cumberland and Storm, except for a brief period of partnership in 1877 with Charles Albert Walton, Storm worked on his own. The development of his independent practice was marked by struggle: much of his work consisted of modifications to existing buildings or was related to projects carried out during the partnership, and it was almost without exception confined to Toronto. Possibly deriving from a physiological weakness or even from his fall in 1845, ill health twice interrupted his career. In the spring of 1873 he sought treatment at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium in New York State. A few years later he became a patient at the Toronto General Hospital, where by July 1878 he was assuming minor architectural duties for the hospital in return for medical care and an office. He remained at the hospital into 1879, and there made the acquaintance of William Holmes Howland, chairman of the hospital board, who, through his involvement with various charitable institutions and the Church of England, was to prove a valuable friend.
Another important connection was Emerson Coatsworth, a prominent Methodist, city commissioner, and chairman of the Public School Board in 1873. He assisted Storm in re-establishing himself upon his return from Clifton Springs by having him design his house and was instrumental in the board's hiring Storm to design five public schools, each for a different city ward. The schools were built in 1874, all but one of brick construction. The sturdily proportioned Wellesley Street School was elaborated with polychromy. Storm was employed by the board again in 1884 to enlarge Borden Street School and in 1887 to design Sackville Street School. Still standing, the latter presents a spare dignity that is in marked contrast to the earlier school compositions. His practice extended to other types of educational structures. In 1880 he enlarged the Upper Canada College boarding-house. Seven years later, largely through the initiative of Howland, the Victoria Industrial School and residential cottages were completed in Mimico (Toronto) with Storm as architect. A varied roof-line and half-timbered gables contributed to the school's domestic character.
Storm's close ties with the Methodist Church had led to important commissions throughout his career. In 1852–53 the outgrown Wesleyan Methodist Church in Cobourg, the "home church" of Victoria College staff and students, was replaced by Storm's Gothic design of white brick, since modified and enlarged. Of greater interest is Queen Street Methodist Church in Toronto (1856–57). Erected under the firm name of Cumberland and Storm but under Storm's supervision, it was probably his design as well. Its eclectic range of detail relates to University College while the rose-window of the façade was to become a familiar Storm motif. In 1874 the Primitive Methodists chose Storm over Henry Langley* for their new church on Carlton Street. The apse, accommodating the lecture room and schoolroom, was completed that year, and the church proper was opened the following summer. Storm's robust composition featured a corner tower balanced by a rose-window puncturing the gabled façade, contrasting with the smaller scale of corbel-tables and blind arcade. In 1885 he widened the interior to provide the amphitheatric arrangement then favoured by Methodist congregations.
As the Carlton Street church was being erected, Storm was also building St Andrew's at the corner of King and Simcoe streets for the Presbyterians [see Daniel James Macdonnell]. Difficulties with St Andrew's reached a climax in August 1875 when the building committee accused Storm of being derelict in his duties as superintending architect. The firm of Grant and Dick was hired to complete the church, which opened for worship in February 1876. With its triple Norman portal, twin-towered façade of rock-faced masonry, and third tower sheltering the western entrance, St Andrew's remains a Toronto landmark, representative of Storm's taste for the grandly picturesque. His problems with the Presbyterians cannot have been too damaging since he was called back in 1883–84 to design the church's sanctuary and organ screen and in 1886 to modify the interior of "old" St Andrew's at the corner of Jarvis and Gerrard.
St Andrew's was Storm's last major church commission. In 1879–80 he designed extensive alterations and additions to Grace Church (Anglican) on Elm Street resulting in its reorientation. In 1882 he was married there. Shortly after, he became a member of the Church of the Redeemer (Anglican) and in 1890 he designed the rectory adjacent to the church and enlarged the Sunday school building.
Storm's association with the Methodist and Anglican denominations extended to collegiate plans. His first attempt in this field had been made in 1861 for Victoria College in Cobourg. His scheme would have incorporated the existing building in a quadrangular arrangement with projecting wings for the laboratory and chapel. His second, a reduced and more compact proposal was brought forward in 1875 but Storm's effort was again ignored. The decision to move the college, granted university status in 1884, to Toronto was fraught with controversy [see Nathanael Burwash*], not the least item of which was the limited competition for the design of the new buildings. In October 1886 Storm was one of four competitors invited to furnish plans and in November 1888 he was appointed architect. Construction was postponed until the question of federation with the University of Toronto was resolved in November 1890. Although a grouping of college and residences had been contemplated, only the main building was erected, the modifications recommended by Chancellor Burwash having been incorporated into the final design. Of grey and brown Credit valley stone, Victoria College proves Storm a master of the Romanesque style popularized by American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. If the interior disappoints, the exterior is an assured, astutely scaled composition that conveys an enduring presence. Its balance of horizontals with verticals, of massive towers with ample porches, provides the campus with one of its finest and most imposing structures.
During his long association with the Methodists, Storm designed the Protestant Episcopal Divinity School (from 1885 Wycliffe College) for the evangelical branch of the Church of England [see James Paterson Sheraton*]. Erected in 1881–82, the college (now demolished) was a Gothic design of red brick with brown stone dressing. In 1886 he enlarged it with the addition of a library and lecture halls but his plan for the chapel was never realized. The only related work that he was to undertake was the 1881 addition of a convocation hall and classrooms to the east wing of Osgoode Hall and a further extension in 1891.
His gradual resumption of professional life while at the Toronto General Hospital had resulted in work for that institution. He designed the hospital's first ambulance, put into service in 1881, and in 1883 a new wing with surrounding verandas for convalescents. He also designed Hillcrest Convalescent Home, erected about 1885 on Bathurst Street on property donated by William Gooderham*. His last work in this field was the addition of an infirmary to the Boys' Home on George Street in 1889.
Storm's residential practice was not large, much of it consisting of alterations and additions. His most impressive house commissions were Northwold, designed in 1882–83 for the widow of financier William Cawthra*, and John Charles Fitch's residence of two years later. Located at the fashionable north end of Jarvis Street, both were substantial two-and-a-half-storey stone houses combining the decorative gables, varied window groupings, and colouristic detailing favoured in the late 19th century. They were internally organized around a large panelled ground-floor vestibule with the stairway a conspicuous feature. Elaborate cornices adorned the doors, windows, and mantels of the principal rooms. In the same neighbourhood he designed major modifications to the homes of John Hallam (1887–88), William Mulock* (1888), and Dr John B. Hall (1892) .
Storm's first independent venture into commercial architecture was for James Worthington, formerly a partner in Worthington Brothers, the contractors for University College. Erected in 1874 where the St Lawrence Centre now stands, the Worthington Block was a three-storey, six-bay structure with a rusticated ground floor and the air of a Venetian palazzo. For George Ralph Richardson Cockburn, principal of Upper Canada College, he designed a row of five stores on Queen Street, built in 1881–84 and still standing. Three years later he provided a trimly elegant composition for druggist Andrew Jeffrey's narrow Yonge Street property. Arthur Brindley Lee, for whom he had earlier altered a house and who was a partner in the firm of Rice Lewis and Son, was undoubtedly responsible for hiring Storm in 1888 to enlarge the firm's new warehouse. In 1890 Storm designed a five-unit row for William E. Dunn, which still stands at the corner of Spadina and St Andrew, and the following year he returned to Rice Lewis and Son for the erection of the firm's new five-storey warehouse at King and Toronto streets. With an appropriately lavish use of cast iron for the façade and interior fittings, it provided a vigorous composition for the corner site.
The Toronto city council employed Storm in a variety of situations. He designed the city registry office, a tidy brick building with Venetian Gothic detailing, erected in 1869–70, and he enlarged it to nearly twice its original size in 1886–87. His other main project for the city consisted of internal modifications to the east wing of the city hall on Front Street in 1887. Other work from these years includes the handsome receiving vault built at Prospect Cemetery in 1889–90; constructed of red brick with stone trim in a restrained version of the Romanesque Revival, it is still in use.
A number of young Toronto architects apprenticed in Storm's office. There in 1887 he and other prominent architects met to discuss professional concerns and initiated the Architectural Guild of Toronto, in which he remained active until his death. The Ontario Association of Architects was established in 1889 with Storm elected its first president, a position he held for three years. He was also a founding member of the Ontario Society of Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. A lieutenant in the 5th Battalion of Toronto militia, he was a member of the 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles (later the Royal Grenadiers) when it was established on 14 March 1862. He was a life member of the Toronto Mechanics' Institute. A freemason, he was also active in the Knights Templars. In later years he was a devout member of the evangelical branch of the Church of England, a lay delegate to synod, and a zealous worker in the church's Brotherhood of St Andrew.
William George Storm died suddenly of a stroke in the summer of 1892. Despite his apparent financial stability, his estate was valued at only $2,600. His career had suffered from Cumberland's departure from the partnership, and his progress had been hampered by ill health and financial difficulties. Yet he made a significant contribution to the city's architecture, skilfully adapting prevailing historical styles to the wide variety of projects he undertook. Within this eclectic range, he was perhaps most at home with the Romanesque Revival, attracted to its possibilities for the expansively picturesque. Although the refusal of the University of Toronto to allow him to participate in the rebuilding of University College after its partial destruction by fire in 1890 was a humiliating disappointment, at the time of his death he was at the peak of his career, enjoying the esteem of clients, colleagues, and the community at large. The board of regents of Victoria College described him as a "talented architect" and a "Christian gentleman whose professional ability and urbanity of manner have made it a pleasure to be associated with him."
Shirley G. Morriss
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The term MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist, and is the official terminology used by the State of California. MFTs are relationship specialists who treat persons involved in interpersonal relationships. The term LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
What agency licenses MFTs in California?
Marriage and Family Therapists are regulated and licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Requirements for licensure include a related doctoral or two-year master's degree, passage of a comprehensive written and oral examination and completion of at least 3,000 hours of supervised experience.
What if I'm not married or I want individual therapy?
Of course, an MFT also provides therapy for individuals as well as couples and families.
All of your conversations with your therapist are completely confidential (except where mandated otherwise by law, as in the case of child abuse or eminent danger to yourself or others).
People seek counseling for numerous reasons: a crisis, the disruption of a life-threatening disease, a major life change, to sort things out to have a healthier and happier life or to improve their relationships with others. Counseling begins with an initial meeting with the therapist to gather information and history in order to develop a plan to meet each individual's/family's needs. Counseling may include individual, group and/or family sessions.
How long is a counseling session and how much does it cost?
Unless otherwise arranged, for a standard session, it is 45 minutes. Therapy works best with regular and consistent sessions, usually once a week. Fees are competitive with other clinicians in the Bay Area, and payment, which depends on the services provided, is generally collected at the time of session. Dr. Betjoseph is not contracted with any insurance carrier, and therefore, he will be considered out-of-network if dealing with a PPO-type medical insurance plan.
The number of sessions depends on several factors, including but not limited to the goals for therapy, the severity of the issues encountered, and of course, the client's willingness to actively participate.
There is no charge for any session cancelled more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. However, sessions cancelled within 24 hours or less will be charged the full fee.
Many PPO plans will, and many HMO plans will not. So keep in mind that payment is expected at the time of service, and that reimbursement is the responsibility of the client. Be sure to check with your insurance company that the type of counseling you'd like is covered, and in addition, that the percentages and maximums that apply for out-of-network providers like San Jose Counseling are acceptable to you.
A genogram is a family therapist's version of a family tree. The organization of the genogram and its use of handy symbols permit the therapist and the client to quickly identify and understand patterns in family history.


LR–Soto 2, Guerrero, Navarro, Vasquez. E–Hernandez.
Low scorers: Kwong, R, 38; Grimes, R, 48; Ferre, R, 49; Peterson, BV, 53.
Low scorers: Burns, UM, 48; Gutenberger, UM, 52; H. Morgan, ED, 56; Lewis, ED, 61; A. Morgan, ED, 61.
Low scorers: Cruz, CB, 39; Jacinto, CB, 47; Padilla, EC, 54.
Low scorers: Schroeder, R, 36; Chen, W, 38.
Low scorers: Knepshield, RA, 43; Anderson, ML, 45; Miller, RA, 46; Bhat, ML, 47.
Low scorers: Co. Clark, OR, 36; Ca. Clark, OR, 40; Jabusch, DO, 46; Tadlock, DO, 47.
Low scorers: E. Hoffman, VDL, 34; N. Ahmed, VDL, 39; M. Bailey, CR, 49.
Low scorers: Prosser, BR, 42; Lampson, BR, 43; Terrill, C, 61.
#1 singles–Macias, W, def. Tank, P, 6-1, 7-6; #1 doubles–Okamoto/King, W, def. Hunter/Cargile, P, 6-1, 6-1.
#1 singles–Efstathiu, R, def. Burnet, A, 5-7, 6-2, 10-7; #1 doubles–Denney/Palubicki, R, def. Aung/Sullivan, A, 6-0, 6-0.
#1 singles–Kwong, MC, def. N. Fong, K, 6-1, 6-2; #1 doubles–Casataneda/Lewis, MC, def. K.Fong/Zhang, K, 6-1, 6-1.
#1 singles–Isaac, DO, def. Rajukumar, GB, 6-2, 6-0; #1 doubles–Topete/Schmidt, DO, def. Bone/Raney, GB, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3.
Del Oro def. El Dorado 25-17, 25-20, 25-19.
Valley Christian def. New Life Christian 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23.
Cosumnes Oaks def. Oakmont 25-18, 25-17, 19-25, 25-15.
BV–Gojkovich 5, McManus 6, Diens, Dassallo 3, Watson 2, Otashevich 3. P–Waterrman 2, Cannedy.
O–Primanera 3, Nobili 3, Bustamente 2, Sepulveda 2, Donley 2, Jones 2, Willingham 2, Crouch, S. Ford, A. Ford.
BV–Abner, Datcheros, Rutlege 2, Ganetsof 4, Fulton 4, Mills 2. P–Donaldson.
Team results: Sierra 338, Modesto 353, San Joaquin Delta 355, Sacramento City 367, Butte 370, Santa Rosa 380, American River 425, Mendocino 554, Napa forfeit.
Individual results: Dollesin, S, 78; Leon, SC, 85; Pisenti, S, 86; Coonce, S, 86; O'Neal, SC, 87; Curran, S, 88.


With a return from reading week comes — for some unlucky students — a return to midterms. During a batch of exams in Fall semester, we went around asking students whether they had a midterm scheduled that day. See if you can guess who's going into or coming from an exam, and who's not!


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BioInsights, February 2007 - Issue 9: Supreme Court Rules That a Licensed Patent May Be Challenged Without Breaching the License
February 1, 2007 Advisory
Supreme Court Rules That a Licensed Patent May Be Challenged Without Breaching the License
On January 9, 2007, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a patent licensee is not required to breach its license in order to have standing to challenge the validity of the licensed patent. In MedImmune, Inc. v. Genentech, Inc., (U.S. Supreme Court No. 05-608, 549 U.S. ____ (2007)), the Court decided 8-1 that a patent licensee who continues to pay royalties under the license, and thus is under no threat of any action by the patentee, nevertheless is permitted to bring a declaratory judgment action seeking to have the patent declared invalid or unenforceable. This decision represents a significant reversal in the recent law governing patent licenses, and will likely have an impact on licensee/licensor relationships as well as the financial and contractual terms found in license agreements.
In 1997, MedImmune and Genentech entered into a patent license agreement covering Genentech's then- pending patent application, which matured into the "Cabilly II" patent. Genentech asserted that Synagis, a drug MedImmune manufactured, was covered by the Cabilly II patent, and that MedImmune owed royalties under the agreement. Although MedImmune believed no royalties were due, it considered the letter to be a clear threat to enforce the patent, terminate the license agreement, and bring a patent infringement action if MedImmune did not pay. Because such an action could have resulted in MedImmune being ordered to pay triple damages and attorneys' fees and be enjoined from selling Synagis, which accounted for more than 80 percent of its sales revenue, MedImmune paid the royalties under protest and filed an action for a declaratory judgment that the patent was invalid or unenforceable. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed MedImmune's suit for lack of an actual case or controversy, because a licensee who continues to pay royalties is under no threat of an infringement suit by the patent owner.
The Supreme Court Decision
The issue presented to the Supreme Court was whether a licensee in good standing (a "non-repudiating" licensee) may bring a declaratory judgment action for patent invalidity. In writing for the 8-1 majority, Justice Scalia indicated that an actual controversy, as required by law, would exist if MedImmune had taken the final step of refusing to make royalty payments, and that but for MedImmune's continuing to make royalty payments, nothing about the dispute would render it unfit for judicial resolution. Justice Scalia noted that in disputes where either the government or a private party threaten enforcement actions, a plaintiff is not required to expose himself to liability before bringing suit to challenge the basis for the threat. In fact, according to Justice Scalia, prior Supreme Court precedent held that "a patent licensee's failure to cease its payment of royalties did not render nonjusticiable a dispute over the validity of the patent" and that "the requirements of a case or controversy are met where payment of a claim is demanded as of right and where payment is made, but where the involuntary or coercive nature of the exaction preserves the right to recover the sums paid or to challenge the legality of the claim." As applied to the facts here, the Court concluded that MedImmune was not required to break or terminate its 1997 license agreement before seeking a declaratory judgment in federal court.
Punitive Practical Consequences of the MedImmune Decision
In terms of practical effects, the MedImmune decision gives licensees power to challenge licensed patents without putting themselves in jeopardy of infringement. This new power may result in an increase in the number of declaratory judgment actions filed with the courts challenging the validity of patents. Of course, whether a licensee has any genuine incentive to bring such an action depends on many factors such as the type of license, the cost of royalty payments weighed against the substantial expense of litigation, and the merit to the validity challenge. It is worth noting that in the MedImmune case, the Cabilly patent was a broad process patent that was the subject of a nonexclusive license. Licensees with exclusive rights are more likely to want broad patent protection around the licensed products and are less likely to challenge the licensed patents and risk losing this protection against third parties.
Licensors will likely respond to the decision by demanding higher royalties and/or larger up-front payments to offset the increased litigation risk. It is also possible that in view of the litigation risks, certain entities, such as universities or not-for-profit organizations with very limited budgets, will be reluctant to license some technologies at all.
The decision will also certainly have an impact on the way licenses are drafted and negotiated. For example, licensors will no doubt give renewed consideration to the inclusion of a "no-challenge" clause which prohibits the licensee from challenging the validity of the licensed patents irrespective of whether the licensee continues to pay royalties. Likewise, "termination-on-challenge" clauses and other "penalty" provisions, such as an automatic royalty increase upon licensee challenge, or that an unsuccessful challenge triggers payment of triple royalties and attorney fees by the licensee, are likely to be incorporated in future license agreements. While the Court appeared to suggest that such terms would have made a difference between Genentech and MedImmune, the Court did not expressly indicate that such contractual language was enforceable. At the present time, the enforceability of such terms remains an open question until a court determines their legality. It is worth noting that EU block exemptions do not cover outright "no challenge" clauses, but expressly permit termination on challenge if the restriction, as a matter of contract law, can be severed from the rest of the agreement. Distinctions between U.S. and EU requirements should be considered carefully when preparing agreements with global application.
BioInsights, February 2007 - Issue 9.pdf


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Q: What steps are involved to derive $\displaystyle f_1(x,y)$ where $f(x,y)= \frac{x}{x^2+y^2}$ I want to solve $\displaystyle f_1(x,y)$ where $f(x,y)= \dfrac{x}{x^2+y^2}$ by hand.
What steps are involved?
Update: $\displaystyle f_1(x,y)$ denotes $\dfrac{\partial}{\partial x}f(x,y)$

A: Treat $y$ like a constant and use quotient rule to derive with respect to $x$. Same idea for deriving with respect to $y$.

A: You use the quotient rule to get $\left(\frac x{x^2+y^2}\right)'=\frac {x'(x^2+y^2)-(x^2+y^2)'x}{(x^2+y^2)^2}$ then take the indicated derivatives in the numerator.

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'The Calling' Blog Tour – "Let Me Introduce Myself"
by Stuart Conover | Jul 30, 2017 | Other Peoples News! | 2 comments
By: Brent Abell
I don't know who this Brent Abell guy is. Here, let me introduce myself; I'm Frank Hill. I've been the sheriff here in White Creek for a few years and I like this little town of ours. Sure, I might have to bust up a fight out at Telly's on a Friday night or pull over some of the kids for speeding out by Helfrich's Hollow, but we are pretty peaceful for the most part.
At any given time, I might have a person or two in the cells at the station for public intoxication. Below the station is a small area in the basement where Nathaniel King acts as our coroner. He's the town doctor, but I elected him to the post. Not because we needed one, but because I had to fill the position.
People think I'm lonely, I've heard. I guess because I live alone and haven't been on a date in three years they think I'm lonely. Deputy Prater wants to set me up with his mom, but I think she's a few years older than what I'm looking for. Well, if I were on the market. Since I became sheriff, I've been too focused on the town to date socially. I was elected to serve, not pursue a skirt.
Unlike most of the citizens of White Creek, I'm a transplant. A lot of the families here can trace their lineage back to the founders. It's odd the reverence shown to the founders here. The four families who descended from them are like royalty. I'm a simple guy and I don't get it. But, they liked me enough when I got here to hire me as a deputy and then elect me sheriff. After what went down I was going to… Nevermind, I'll save that story for another time.
I'm about to spend another Thanksgiving alone with my TV and a bottle of whiskey. Hell, I might even allow myself a cigar or two. I like the John Wayne marathon they run on the local channel and spend all day glued to it. Unless Prater calls in for back-up or something else happens. I like the kid and treat him like a son, but sometimes he don't listen. Well, sons don't listen either, so it fits.
The local paper wanted me to write this, but I'm thinking she's just digging for dirt on me. A few people don't really like me and I haven't figured out why yet. Enough of this crap for now; I'm headed out to meet Carl at Telly's for a beer or four. So far, 1994 has been quiet and I hope it stays that way…
The Calling – Brent Abell
Carl Volker has a problem. After waking one morning with a hangover to find his wife gone, he notices a crow stalking around his yard. As days go by with no word from his wife, more and more crows gather.
Frank Hill is sheriff in the seemingly pleasant town of White Creek. Up until recently, his job has been fairly mundane but after a recent spree of murders, bodies are beginning to pile up and Frank has no clue as to who the killer may be.
White Creek has kept its secrets hidden well over the years but the sins of its past are coming to light; the town harbors an evil and the bindings that keep it in check are beginning to unravel.
As Frank and Carl's friendship is tested and their destinies are revealed, the dead accumulate while the crows watch and The Calling begins!
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Brent Abell lives in Southern Indiana with his wife, sons, and a pug who sits around eating the souls of wayward people. His stories have been featured in over 30 publications from multiple presses. His work includes his novella In Memoriam, collection Wicked Tales for Wicked People, and novel Southern Devils; which are available now. He also co-authored the horror-comedy Hellmouth series. Currently, he is working on the second book in the Southern Devils series and the next book with Frank Hill in the White Creek Saga.
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Julianne Snow on July 31, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Thanks for hosting Stuart! I'm glad that Brent had to opportunity to introduce himself a little more!
Brent Abell on July 31, 2017 at 5:11 pm
Frank can't respond at the moment, but thanks for allowing him to introduce himself to the world.


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Konami Media Entertainment, 2004
REVIEW BY: Jeff Clutterbuck
My original idea for this introduction was to be about how this was the first review for a videogame soundtrack on the Daily Vault. I was getting all excited and thinking to myself, "Wow, here's a little bit of history! Even after when Jason has fired me for stealing company funds, this review will still be here!" Well as it turns out, Chris Thelen reviewed The Sounds of Gran Turismo way back in 1999, thus claiming what was to be my little niche in the annals of the Daily Vault. I won't hold it against him. Anyways, I now present to you the second videogame soundtrack review ever here at the Vault (I think).
For those who don't know the Metal Gear Solid series, let me give you a little background. Many believe these games to be some of the best ever on any gaming console, due to the vision of director Hideo Kojima. If I were to sum up what these games are about it would be this: tactical espionage. In other words, you play a spy, who is code named Snake. For Metal Gear Solid 3 in particular, the story takes place in the '60s, during the Cold War.
For the past two Metal Gear Solid entries, Kojima realized the need for the soundtracks to his game to be more than just beeps and whistles. It was for this reason he recruited Harry Gregson-Williams, who has scored such films as Enemy Of The State, Shrek 2, and Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Williams has brought instant legitimacy and success to an area of music no one really cares about.
However, Williams is not alone in this endeavor; he was assisted by various Japanese artists who provide the soundtrack with a techno sound. In fact, the album consistently and successfully manages to blend both classical and techno sounds. Tracks such as "Sidecar - Escape From The Fortress" or "Takin' on the Woods" usually feature techno beats as the foundation of the track, with Williams providing the orchestral, instrumental, and choral flourishes.
Metal Gear Solid 3's action takes place almost entirely in the jungle, and that is accurately reflected in the music itself. Along with the primary techno beats, Williams incorporates congas, flutes, native chanting, any sound to get the notion across at the core this music is supposed to reflect the primal side of man. When the Shagohod (essentially a walking nuclear tank) makes its first appearance, Williams signals it with a methodical, and pulsating drum beat, perhaps representing the mechanical nature of the device. This game is very violent at its core; this is bloody, and brutal material Williams has to work with, and he makes it work.
Now, so far Metal Gear Solid 3 has had all the elements of a good spy movie, but what is the one thing missing so far? That's right, the spy of the opposite sex. The tracks that involve EVA, the love interest for Snake, "EVA's Unveiling" and "EVA's Reminiscence" are primarily sultry, jazz-influenced numbers befitting of a spy's romance.
The major flaw of this soundtrack is that it features 43 tracks. That is a lot of music to sift through, and many tracks fail to stand out. Many are simply too short, and too derivative of the other stellar tracks on the album. As a result, I found it difficult to listen to the entire album the whole way through. There are also ten tracks that have nothing to do with the overall theme, but are featured in some way during the game. While their inclusion gives a more complete experience, they kill momentum. However, despite the bloated nature of this work, there are many standout songs.
The title track, "Snake Eater," is a blatant attempt to copy a James Bond opening track, but in all honesty I found it to be a better effort than any of the Bond opening numbers from the past few films. It captures that Goldfinger/ Thunderball vibe, lending a sense of authenticity to the time period the game is set in. The various boss tracks ("The Pain,""The Fear," "The Sorrow," etc.) also are fun to listen to, but the coup de grace is the "Main Theme." You will not find a better theme in any video game than the one we are presented with here. It is performed various times throughout the album, in different ways, but it always retains an emotional poignancy. It's the equivalent of the Bond theme; it can be used for both tender and fast-paced moments.
To go over every aspect of this album would be fruitless. Instead, I've tried to condense it a way that gets the point across that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is a solid work of music, one that can be listened to on its own for the most part. That to me demonstrates how successful this soundtrack is.
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Digital Labour in the University: Understanding the Transformations of Academic Work in the UK
Woodcock, Jamie (2018). Digital Labour in the University: Understanding the Transformations of Academic Work in the UK. tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique. Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society, 16(1) pp. 129–142.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31269/triplec.v16i1.880
Universities have been the site of a variety of shifts and transformations in the previous few decades. Both the composition of students and academics are changing (to a lesser or greater extent), along with the ways in which teaching and research is supported, conducted, and delivered. The effects of neoliberalism, privatisation, precarious employment, debt, and digitalisation have been highlighted as important factors in understanding these changes. However, the ways in which these tendencies are expressed in universities – both in specific and general ways – remain fragmented and under-analysed. In particular, the role of academic labour processes, increasingly mediated through digital technology, remains in the background. There is a risk of viewing these transformations as abstracted, far removed from the day-to-day activities of academic labour on which universities rely. This article will therefore focus on connecting the broader changes in funding, organisation, and digital technology to the labour processes of academics. Rather than seeking a return to a romanticised pre-neoliberal university, this article explores the possibilities of resistance and alternatives to the university as it is now.
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Digital Labour; Academia; Autonomism; Work; Labour Process
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With many offers & lures to join groups & communities or behave, eat or be a certain way (& mostly hang with certain people), it's made me realize one thing: I like who I am.
And I don't need to embrace someone else's dogma to assert who I am or who I want to become. Drink the kool-aid and become one of us.
In fact, it fundamentally contradicts my rebellious nature to be a member of what I consider to be cliques that have graduated from high school.
Sure, I have super tight relationships with my über close friends – and these relationships might seem impenetrable from the outside….but the only requirement I have of friendship is openness to who I am. And I in turn commit my openness to you, of course. (If you, for example, want to be a part of an adult clique, I respect this choice. However, I prefer to hang out over here, cool? I'm into being on my terms.).
Side note: A PREFERENCE, in addition to that is to be fashionably inspiring. It's not a requirement. However, my preferences & requirements tend to go hand in hand. Somehow those who are open just happen to be fashionably inspiring.
And I'll just do what I want when I want with whom I want. If you want to join let me know. And if you want to invite me to your party, I'll come if I can.