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Yeardley Love's family is talking publicly for the first time about the former UVA lacrosse player's death at the hands of her ex-boyfriend George Huguely.
Yeardley Love's family is talking publicly for the first time about the former University of Virginia lacrosse player's death at the hands of her ex-boyfriend George Huguely in May of 2010.
Thursday Yeardley Love's mother and sister, Sharon and Lexie Love, spoke out for the first time with Katie Couric. In an exclusive interview on the talk show "Katie", they opened up about Yeardley's life, death and her killer.
They shared their memories of a daughter and a sister gone forever. "She was always laughing or always making a joke," Lexie stated. "She was always on top of everything she did."
The Loves used words like 'vivacious', 'happy' and 'kind' to describe Yeardley.
Sharon stated, "One of the last times she was home she had gone to get a pizza. And when she was driving home another man, who had gotten a pizza at the same place, crashed his car into a pole. So she stopped, called and ambulance and stayed with him."
Sharon and Lexie Love recalled the morning of May 03 2010, the day Yeardley was found dead in her 14th Street apartment. A police officer broke the news to Sharon just after 6:00 a.m.
"When he asked me if I was Yeardley's mother, I realized something horrible had happened and I shut down." Sharon stated.
Thursday, "Katie" shined a light on dating violence and how to recognize the signs. Sharon and Lexie Love admitted to knowing an incident where Huguely pinned Yeardley on her bed one night but maintained they did not think Huguely was abusive or capable of murder.
Sharon stated, "Had I thought she was in a dangerous relationship, I would have taken her out of school."
Huguely has been convicted of second-degree murder and is serving a 23-year prison sentence.
Sharon said, "You'd always like to see more. But I think I'm satisfied with the verdict because I think everybody took their job seriously and did it well."
During the 13-day long trial in February, the Loves said they tried to not look at Huguely, but it happened.
Lexie said, "(my) heart was beating very fast. I kept thinking 'That's what Yeardley saw, that's the last thing she saw.' And I kept running that through my head over and over again…I'd think about the situation that night and it just brought back horrible thoughts."
Now the Love family remembers Yeardley through pictures and stories about the girl born to play lacrosse.
Sharon said, "I think she's in our hearts all the time and we think of her all the time."
The Love family tries to focus on the positive: creating the One Love Foundation in Yeardley's honor.
Sharon and Lexie say they take turns being strong for one another but the emotions can overwhelm them at any time.
Lexie stated, "It's really sad. It's empty. It's a lot quieter...lonelier I guess."
The Love family says it will take everybody to stand up to put an end to domestic violence but sadly, Sharon admits they won't be able to save every girl.


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Andrew Rios-Ceballos is the for fourth after two rounds of the Bent Tree Intercollegiate in Council Bluffs, Iowa. (Joel Powers/Blue Dragon Sports Information)
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Playing once again under tough scoring conditions – temperatures in the 50s with north winds of 25 to 40 mph – the Nos. 4 and 6 Blue Dragons shot rounds of 304 and 313 to a 36-hole total of 617. Hutchinson trails team leader and NJCAA No. 1 Indian Hills by 29 strokes. No. 3 Iowa Western is second at 604.
The final round is set for Tuesday morning.
Andrew Rios-Ceballos opened is Monday by firing an even-par 72 in the morning round. Rios-Ceballos then carded a 76 in the afternoon round for a 36-hole total of 148. He is tied for fourth in the individual race and trails Bellevue University's Fernando Arzate by three strokes.
Sophomore Matt Percy is tied for 13th after Monday's rounds. Percy shot rounds of 78 and 76 for a 154 total.
Doug Rios-Ceballos is 15th at 157 after rounds of 76 and 81.
Joseph O'Neill is tied for 16th at 158 after shooting 78 and 80.
Cole Gritton is tied for 20th at 161 after carding rounds of 79 and 82.
Blue Dragon individual Max Smith shot rounds of 79 and 84 and is tied for 23rd at 163. Lake LeRoux is 37th at 187 after rounds of 95 and 92.
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People Past and Present Archive
In the mid 1970s, the internationally known artist Stuart Brisley was appointed by Peterlee Development Corporation as Town Artist. Brisley began work in 1976, intending not to make pieces of artwork but considering it more relevant to create conditions where a collective interest in art might evolve.
Brisley launched a three part project named 'History Within Living Memory'. Six local people were employed to make tape recordings, transcribe them and collect photographs to provide a statement of life in the villages pre-World War 1 to the present. Photographs lent to the project were enlarged and mounted. The second and third parts of the project - never completed - were to have involved the research and publication of a history of the Development Corporation and provision of a forum where local people could meet to discuss issues of importance to the community.
When the Development Corporation ceased to exist, the local people, under the direction of John 'Pop' Porter, completed their work under the auspices of the former District of Easington Council, creating what is known today as the People Past and Present Archive.
The archive includes approximately 2,000 photographs, slides and recordings/transcripts covering the whole of the district dating from the 1880s up until the 1970s. The photographs show scenes from the humble origins of the district from a rural agriculturally based area, to the introduction of the industrialised age with the creation of the coal industry. The archive also includes the people which give the villages their own unique character. In the interviews, members of the public talk about their lives in and around the district, telling tales of their working lives as well as their home lives.
The digital archive, and some original photographs, slides and audio recordings, are now preserved in Durham County Record Office. Please contact us to order copies or for further information.
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Zizipho Poswa's Amazing Art
Zizipho Poswa's work is stunning, especially the use of hair in combination with ceramics.
Cape Town-based ceramic artist Zizipho Poswa is known for an expansive art practice that draws on ancient African traditions … Her work is grounded in the Xhosa rituals she witnessed during her childhood in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, and also explores how the sociopolitical role of Xhosa women has evolved throughout generations.
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Additionally, some of the sculptures are titled after women who have played an important role in the artist's life, an ode to female solidarity, commonality and conviviality. Across ceramics and photography, Poswa reminds us of the critical role Black hair has played culturally, socially and politically, across time, as well as its versatility and experimental potential as an artistic and sculptural medium whilst being an important marker of Blackness.
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More about her and her work can be found here.
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The Threat Posed by Women's Bare Arms
Like every progressive in this country, and most in the world, I'm getting hard to shock. The Missouri legislature has shocked me, however, by adopting a dress code (introduced by a Republican woman legislator) that forbids women (including elected women) to appear on the legislative floor with bare arms.
You think immediately of Margaret Atwood's Gilead, or of Victorian fashions and dress codes, but it turns out that this isn't a fictional or ancient issue; it's been around for much of the current century. One of the focal points appears to be that dread symbol of women's strength and confidence, our former first Lady, Michelle Obama. I don't remember following this at the time, but Mrs. Obama appeared at formal events with bare arms, and that caused a minor news flurry. Here's a CBS piece from 2009, President Obama's first year in office:
Never before, surely, has a set of bare arms launched so much discussion than in the weeks since Mrs. Obama appeared sleeveless at her husband's speech to Congress in chilly February. Certainly not in equally chilly January 1963, when Jacqueline Kennedy wore one of her many sleeveless outfits to her own husband's State of the Union address.
Noveck goes into various fashion analyses of Mrs. Obama's arms, including the theory that talking about them distracts from the work she was actually doing as first lady. Of course, one of the reasons that her arms got attention and Jackie Kennedy's didn't is that, unlike Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Obama is Black and thus subject to vastly more scrutiny and criticism. It's also true that Jackie Kennedy was first lady before the 1970s feminist wave, and fewer people were nervous, scared, or hypercritical–emotions which always arise when women proclaim strength.
The problem arose again in Canada, in very similar terms to today's issue in Missouri, in 2019. According to Tina Lovgren at CBC News, the British Columbia legislature enforced what they called a "conservative contemporary dress code" forbidding bare arms, and also chastizing women who weren't wearing slips so you could see that they had two legs (!) under their dresses.
The Obama controversy seems to have been mostly short-lived, though it reared up again now and then through the 8 years of the Obama presidency. The British Columbia dress code appears to still be in force today. The Missouri code, however, is perhaps more likely to get longer-lasting attention, in part because it is one of dozens of examples of Republican over-reach. While they scream about governments having "no right" to control the use of natural gas (which causes very significant health effects), they delight in using government to control bodies: Black and brown people's bodies, pregnant people's bodies, trans people's bodies, and now female legislators' bodies. Forbidding bare arms may be one of the least life-threatening forms of bodily control … and it's also emblematic of what they believe they have the right to do.
Throughout Western history, women's fashion has been a battleground in culture wars, a tool to control women's power, and a marker for moral panics. Dress codes are a way of tracking how these movements progress–and Missouri has just issued another giant red flag, which must not go unnoticed.
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Faceshift developed powerful facial recognition software that helped power advanced motion capture technology capable of real-time, low-overhead processing. Using 3D sensors and a camera, Faceshift's tech eschews the need for traditional motion capture rigging, specifically the stick-on reference markers often seen being worn by actors in animated or CGI-heavy live action movies. Most notably, the tech was used to map human-like gestures onto the faces of certain characters in the new "Star Wars" film.
It was known for a product called Faceshift Studio, which incorporated the firm's facial recognition software with support for Maya and Unity. Consumer-facing iterations were in development for Skype, though it appears that project has been shut down.


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In the coming months, Durham Academy will experience a change in climate, not just with the arrival of spring, but as the community itself grows; the spring breeze will bring with it new Maymester programs, a new campus, and a new Assistant Head of School, Kristen Klein.
The position of Assistant Head of School feels so tied to Lee Hark because he stepped into the position several years ago after Michael Ulku-Steiner returned to serve as the Head of School. The position has actually been around for decades. Over a decade before Mr. Hark took the position, Mr. Speir served in a similar role. However, no one filled the position for many years after he transitioned into a new role.
The job description of Assistant Head reads that the person in the position "mirrors the [Head of School's] principles of good practice; supports the head's daily operation of the school; takes an active part in the full life of the school; and understands and promotes the culture, standards and policies of the school." And as DA students and faculty have seen through the years, Mr. Hark and Mr. Ulku-Steiner have always had a particularly strong rapport with each other professionally, as well as musically.
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Eulogy for a Groundhog
One cool day in the early fall Clare discovered a dead groundhog. The animal was lying near our mailbox next to the four-lane road in front of our home. Though I am not a crime scene investigator, the immediate cause of death was apparently a close encounter with a motorized vehicle of some sort. My best guess is that he was dealt a blow by a truck hauling petroleum products.
The plump fellow was flat on his back, his small feet tucked into his body.
Using a shovel, I scooped the groundhog from the pavement and carried him to a large field next to the railroad tracks behind our house. The next day, I noticed several crows and two buzzards circling his carcass.
Reflecting on this drama, I wondered why our calendars include a special day commemorating the groundhog. Why not have special days named for other critters subject to becoming road kill victims? Don't possums and skunks also deserve days named for them? What about deer whose casualty rate is certainly on the increase? What about cur dogs and feral cats that come to a no-good end on a paved strip of asphalt? Why has the groundhog been the only creature afforded this honor?
On February 2nd the Christian holiday of Candlemas is observed. In the Roman Catholic tradition the day marks the end of the Christmas and Epiphany season. It was on this day that Christmas decorations were to be removed. Consider these four lines from "Ceremony upon Candlemas Eve," by Robert Herrick (1591–1674):
Down with the rosemary, and so
Down with the bays and mistletoe;
Down with the holly, ivy, all,
Wherewith ye dress'd the Christmas Hall:
The name Candlemas refers to a priest's practice of blessing beeswax candles for use in churches and homes during the coming year.
February 2nd is the midpoint of winter, falling halfway between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. If, on Candlemas, the weather was cloudy and overcast, it was believed that warmer weather was ahead. If, however, the sky was bright and sunny on that day, cold weather could be expected for another six weeks. Hence the rhyme:
If Candlemas Day is bright and clear,
There'll be two winters in the year.
Therefore, if a hibernating animal emerging from his den casts a shadow, winter would last another six weeks. If no shadow was seen, according to legend, spring would come early.
The question remains, why the groundhog? Surely other furry animals cast shadows. Why should the groundhog be singled out for a special day? Maybe this is rodent discrimination. What about gophers, or squirrels, or rats?
Each year on February 2nd, the population of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, swells from 6,000 or so to well over 10,000. Visitors travel to the small town sixty-five miles northeast of Pittsburgh, not for the blessing of candles, but for the celebration of Groundhog Day.
Maybe the groundhog was chosen because these animals enter a true hibernation period. Maybe it is because they have such a wide range of habitation – from Alabama to Alaska. Maybe it was chosen because they are so plentiful, reproducing in numbers similar to rabbits and rats. Indeed, farmers in some areas consider these marmots to be varmints.
Maybe the groundhog received this designation because, when frightened, he holds absolutely still, hesitates, and then scurries into his burrow. This might explain the legend that the groundhog sees his shadow, becomes afraid, and returns quickly to his den.
The groundhog (Marmota monax) is known by several names. The name woodchuck, which comes from an Algonquian name for the animal, wuchak, has been made popular by a well-known tongue twister:
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck,
If a woodchuck would chuck wood?
A woodchuck would chuck all the wood
That a woodchuck would chuck,
If a woodchuck would chuck wood.
Another name for the groundhog is whistle pig. Outside their burrow these furry animals are alert. When driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, I have often seen several of these critters standing erect on their hind feet, motionless, watching for danger. If alarmed, they give a high-pitched whistle to warn the rest of the colony.
Of course, the one Clare found by our mailbox was also motionless. He apparently didn't hear the warning.
Groundhogs usually live two to three years. Common predators include wolves, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, bears, hawks, and owls. Big trucks are also a hazard.
Country folks sometimes eat groundhog for supper. Stews with plenty of onions, garlic, and hot peppers seem to be the preferred recipes.
The groundhog has found his niche. Doc Watson and Pete Seeger have memorialized him in folk songs. Bill Murray and Gaffney's own Andie MacDowell starred in "Groundhog Day," a 1993 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis.
On February 2nd, businessmen, wearing top hats and tuxedoes, will coax Punxsutawney Phil, the most celebrated of all groundhogs, from his stump. Phil will whisper his prediction to a Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle representative, and the translator will reveal the forecast to the national news media. Approximately 90% of the time, Phil sees his shadow. Phil's ancestors started making predictions in 1887. Residents contend that their groundhog has never been wrong.
Meanwhile in Lilburn, Georgia, Phil's southern cousin, General Beauregard Lee, will also emerge to see his shadow, or not. He will then give his prediction for the states below the Mason-Dixon Line.
What about the groundhog that died near our mailbox? Did he see his shadow? I don't know. I do know though that he did not see the eighteen-wheel truck that hit him.
On this Groundhog Day, may he rest in peace.
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So it's been a while since I did one of these. I may be a little rusty. December was a busy month with marathon training (more on that soon) and of course Christmas. But more excitingly than that we got a new Campervan.
We have wanted one for such a long time and have always brushed it off as a bit of a dream. However the opportunity arose for us to reconsider and we kind of decided life was too short and went with our hearts.
We absolutely love our camping holidays and if you've followed my blog long enough you will see all the fun places and trips we had with our tent.
With so much beauty to see in the UK a campervan opens it up to even more trips especially as we can go all year round and we are not limited to summer months anymore.
We made our first trip in Bean (named after Sean Bean… husbands choice) to the Lake District for the new year followed by a couple of nights in the Peak district.
The first stop was Eskdale. We have stayed at this campsite before in the Summer so the area was familiar to us yet very different hiking in Winter to Summer. Although thankfully we have had quite a mild December.
Day 1 a 6 mile walk to the Blea tarn. It was a bit grey and cloudy but worth every minute. I took our new budget gopro like camera along with us and filmed the walk. You can view it by following this link to YouTube. I have a long way to go at producing some much better quality videos but it captured all I needed to remember the walk. I'll get saving for the real thing.
Day 2 and it was New Years eve. We walked along the opposite side of Eskdale near the River Esk for another 6 mile hike. We walked up in to the hills so that we could look down on to the views below and enjoyed our lunch on the rocks while we soaked it all up.
It was breathtaking and my photos do not show the real beauty of the Lake District. I need to invest in a smaller camera that I can take with us on our hikes as my cannon is a little heavy. I captured what I could with our camera on YouTube and on my iPhone. This walk was probably my favourite of the week.
We spent New Years eve having a 7 course meal at the Woolpack Inn. We were all home and tucked up in bed before midnight after our busy day but it was a lovely way to spend the last day of 2018.
We woke up to 2019 in our Campervan to the peace and quiet of the lake district. We needed to pack up and leave for the Peak district but knowing that our holiday was not over yet made this a bit easier.
We arrived in the Peak district after a 3hr journey and we were not disappointed. Although it's slightly flatter than the Lake district it still has its views.
We were staying in Blackwell which is about 8 miles from Bakewell (famous for its pudding). I hadn't really researched the area and we purely ended up here by chance as it was one of the few camps available for the dates we wanted. The campsite Beech Croft farm was one of the best campsites I've stayed on. It had everything you'd need and more.
Its a family run campsite and when we checked in they gave us lots of information on the local walks. Including the Monsal trail which used to be a railway line which has been turned into footpaths and makes a very easy but long walk to Bakewell. It was very simple to follow as you do not need to leave the path until you reach the end of the line.
However it did become a little boring after several miles not helped by us all being a little tired. Its not one I would do again but I'm pleased we experienced it. Unfortunately we didn't fully see much of Bakewell but we did make sure we purchased a bakewell tart and a bakewell pudding.
It was then time to catch the bus back to the campsite which was very easy but we did need to ask tourist information where to get it from. The best bit for us was that they allowed dogs to travel on it as it was something I had not even thought about until we were there.
We finished our holiday with a small walk following a route provided to us by the campsite. It was the perfect way to finish off what had been a fab week. We saw enough to know we'd like to return again for more adventures.
This trip has left us excited for all of the other places we'd love to go and see.


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Many parrots are colorful birds, and some of them can be taught to say colorful things. But we assume that such a bird doesn't really know what it's saying.
It's amusing when a bird does it; it's annoying when a human does.
Interestingly, "perrot" is probably a form of the name "Pierre." And that name goes all the way back to "Peter," which came from the Greek words "petros" and "petra." As near as I can tell, the former refers to a single stone and the latter to a mass of rock.
And how could this possibly be important?
In Greek versions of the New Testament, both words are used in translation of the Aramaic "kepha," or "rock" — specifically in the key passage in which Jesus discusses the future of the church with the Apostle Simon, who is given the name Peter. How you read it could determine whether or not you believe Peter was the rock upon which the church would be built.
There's no way I'm going to take sides on that one. But I do think it's important to try to understand the origins of such things rather than just parroting one belief or another.
It's a reference to paraffin's chemical inertness; in other words, it doesn't like to mix.
Logically, it combined "parare" with "petto," "breast" (from the Latin "pectus").
And now, drum roll, this week's big finish.
It's "paradiddle," which is actually a drum roll.
"Paradiddle." It sounds like a "Jabberwocky" concoction, doesn't it?


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The training offered by Pikanini will make your domestic worker more confident and efficient in caring for your baby. Literacy is not a prerequisite as the manual is well illustrated and practical applications are done throughout the workshop to maximize her learning opportunity. The course is presented in your own home-environment with practical demonstrations using your own equipment. A certificate of completion will be issued on the day.
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According to This Song, Zooey Deschanel Could Have Been Your Girl
Before she was the New Girl, Zooey Deschanel was the "She" of She & Him, a winsomely vintage hipster folk act that gets a little too cute for its own good now and then (their new album will be available as a "turquoise cassette", but never loses its charm. The "Him," of course, is M. Ward, and they've got a new album coming out later this summer. The first track, "I Could've Been Your Girl" keeps with the duo's penchant for lovelorn lyrics over weightless melodies, but it's the best song they've released in a while. Sorry to whatever dude Deschanel's directing her sentiments to here. She sings like a keeper …
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Swift's 'For the Women' connects mentors with ad industry hopefuls
by Zoë Beery March 27, 2018
The majority-women agency wants to create a ripple effect in advertising.
Liz Valentine, the CEO and co-founder of Portland agency Swift, has not had a normal career in advertising.
At 28, she quit her job at a large firm to found her own company, which has over 12 years grown to 140 people, 70 percent of whom are women—an exceptional rarity in the industry. "I was able to create the work environment I wanted as a mom, a wife, a very ambitious professional woman," she says. "My dream company, my fantasy world."
Now in the mentorship stage of her career, she's been spending a lot of time talking to other women, presenting talks on the theme of "Empowering Femininity." Over and over they asked her: how did you get where you are? How did you handle this situation I'm in? "I realized how incredibly fortunate I was to have created my own path, and how many women could use a hand and some advice," she said.
So, with the help of her agency and a handful of other Portland organizations, Valentine is giving 150 lucky women a hand and some advice, via a special mentorship program launching at Design Week Portland this April. "For the Women," as the track is called, pairs a small group of registrants (the free signups sold out a month in advance of the conference) with one of 25 women mentors for a six-month accountability-based program.
"It's about working on individual circumstances to make progress in a really tangible way," said Christina Melander, communications director at Swift. "We wanted to create something for women to work through their challenges and goals, with the framework of, you've gotta come back next month. We all do better with a deadline."
Melander, who is the main organizer of FTW, had a more typical and frustrating career experience, which eventually led her to Swift. "I felt a way a lot of women do, that if I worked really hard and killed it, people would take notice," she said. But that's not what happened—although some accolades and prestigious projects occasionally came her way, she often felt stymied in her promotion and raise progression. "There are forces and ingrained behaviors that make it more difficult for women to be propelled along to the next level without really advocating for yourself," she said.
Last year, she learned of an organization called Ladies Get Paid, which works to close the gender wage gap, and founded its inaugural Portland chapter in April. When it came time for Swift to plan their participation in Design Week Portland, Melander wanted to go big. She began contacting local organizations with explicitly female-driven missions, like Women Who Code, and agencies with internal diversity initiatives, like Wieden + Kennedy, asking if they could offer a mentor for FTW. "The response was overwhelming," she said. "People were on board." In total, 20 outside groups across many disciplines signed up, including adidas, Portland Monthly, Vacasa and the Women's Center for Leadership.
The initial session at Design Week Portland is just the beginning. Over a six-month period, the accountability groups will continually check in with each other and with mentors about both specific issues and broader skills to increase their workplace standing. "That's what the coaching is around, making sure your boss and your peers understand the unique value you bring to your job," said Valentine. Much of the program's focus is gleaned from the conversations she's had with over a hundred women in the past few years. "Women have to be more vocal, document it more, be more outspoken and make sure they're getting credit every day for their work," she said.
FTW's goal isn't just to help its first graduating class. Although there are not yet firm plans for a second edition next year, Valentine and Milander expect that the program's reach will extend far beyond the specific women who participate this time around. "If you have a woman who's an advocate for herself, she will set an example," Valentine says. "It's not done in 6 months—for us it's a lifelong mission."
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US Politics Before and After September 11
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The complete alteration of the US politics was a feedback to the acts of terrorism that took place in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001. It is enough therein to recall the war in Afghanistan, invasion of Iraq, the Bush Doctrine, detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, and the Patriot Act. The USA declared a war on international terrorism in the aftermath of September attacks.
Terrorist attacks of September 11 stalemated the US citizens. The administration of former President George W. Bush after a few days of discomfiture declared a war on the international terrorism. Here is the chronology of events that influenced the whole world:
October 7, 2001: the beginning of war in Afghanistan.
The USA was persuaded that Osama bin Laden and his militant organization, al-Qaeda, were responsible for the acts of terrorism in New York and Washington. At the end of September, President George W. Bush demanded that the Taliban regime extradite bin Laden and dismantle all bases that specialize in training terrorists and suicide bombers. The Taliban categorically rejected the ultimatum and suggested to hold bin Laden for Islamic court instead. The Presidents response followed immediately. He allowed the US Air Force to bombard the al-Qaeda terrorist training camps and the Talibans military bases in Afghanistan.
Overland operations against the Taliban were conducted primarily by the Afghan Northern Alliance troops, which controlled only a small amount of territory in recent years. On November 12, the Taliban leaves Kabul. The Afghanistan War death toll is hard to estimate. According to the UN, during the mission in Afghanistan in 2008, more than 2100 people have perished.
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October 25, 2001: The Congress signs the USA Patriot Act into law.
The anti-terrorism legislation, which is widely known under the appellation of the Patriot Act, temporarily circumscribed civic rights and liberties in the US. Libraries, in particular, were obliged to notify the authorities of what books the readers take and what websites they visit. Imprisonment for an indefinite period threatened foreigners that were suspected of involvement in the activities of terrorist organizations. It significantly curtailed the law enforcement agencies restrictions to gather intelligence within the US. Groups of civil liberties advocates severely animadverted the Patriot Act, claiming that it allowed law enforcement agencies to encroach on the privacy of citizens and eradicated judicial oversight of the police and intelligence services. January 11, 2002: the establishment of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
After September 11, about 80,000 Arabs and other Muslim immigrants were subjected to fingerprinting and registration in accordance with The Alien Registration Act of 1940 (Smith Act). About 8,000 Arabs and Muslims have been interrogated, and about 5,000 foreigners have been arrested.
The Bush administration used September 11 as a rationale to launch a secret operation of the National Security Agency, which was aimed at wiretapping and studying e-mail correspondence between the citizens of the US and other countries without a warrant.
President George W. Bush issued an executive order that stipulated foundation of the facility for persons who were convicted of participation in acts of terrorism. Initially, inmates were kept in cages but were removed to hastily constructed barracks in April. There were more than 1000 prisoners from 40 countries. They were imprisoned without trial and denied even the status of prisoners of war. The media were inundated with leaked reports of brutality and interrogation techniques tantamount to torture. The alleged terrorists were tried by the courts-martial. Lawyers of the prisoners complained about the violations of law.
It was Barack Obama who made the decision on liquidation of the detention camp.
June 1, 2002: the Bush Doctrine.
In bare outlines, President Bush formulated his doctrine in a speech at the Military Academy at West Point. In compliance with this doctrine, the US preserved the right to wage preventive wars on foreign soil to overthrow dictatorial regimes if they compromised the security of the US or its allies. The doctrine also characterized the maintenance of democracy in the Middle East, as an integral part of the fight against terrorism, and stipulated the protection of military interests in a unilateral manner. The US National Security Council adopted this doctrine on September 20.
It was premised on one axiom and two lemmas. Unrivaled American military superiority, which allows the US to act accordingly to the concept of preventive war, was the axiom. It empowered the US to take military action before the US itself or its allies have been attacked. This also allowed the U.S. to ignore the opinion of the international community, if multilateral cooperation to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals was impossible to attain.
The United States herewith refused to negotiate with terrorist organizations and states that harbored or helped them. In addition, the U.S. made the list of these countries by using its own, not the international criteria. Countries that were supporting terrorists had to be identified and isolated, while the United States had to take all efforts for this, including military action and covert operations that were aimed at changing the regimes.
Nowadays, many analysts argue that if September 11 had not occurred, the US would have had to invent it because the American foreign policy of the XXI century is predominantly based on the Bush Doctrine.
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In 2006, the White House issued an official certificate that summed up the five-year implementation of the Bush Doctrine. The main achievements in this field were the following:
The military campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq allowed the release of more than 50 million people from the captivity of violent and aggressive regimes that have made their country a base for terrorists.
Elections were held in both countries, and the legitimate governments came to power.
More than 75 per cent of the al-Qaeda known leaders were arrested or decimated.
The overwhelming majority of the countries around the world have frozen the financial assets of terrorist organizations for a total of $140 million.
November 25, 2002: the US enacts the Homeland Security Act.
This act declared the establishment of The United States Department of Homeland Security, which was the largest reorganization of the US government in contemporary history.
March 20, 2003: the invasion of Iraq.
After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the Bush administration stated that Iraq posed a grave threat to the US security. According to Washington the Saddam Husseins regime possessed weapons of mass destruction and could hand it over to terrorists.
The USA made every effort to make the UN adopt a resolution providing for sanctions against Iraq in the event Baghdad failed to cooperate with the international community. Washington interpreted notorious Resolution 1441 that was adopted by the UN Security Council as a mandate for the invasion of Iraq with the support of the so-called "coalition of the willing."
Saddam Husseins regime was overthrown on May 1; the dictator himself was later executed by the decision of the Iraqi court. Nevertheless, the country has been moving towards chaos. In 2009, the US started withdrawing the troops from Iraq. A weapon of mass destruction, the alleged existence of which served as a pretext for war, has not been found.
August 10, 2009: the war in Afghanistan has no end.
The new commander of the ISAF stabilization force in Afghanistan, U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, had to admit that the situation in the country had worsened as compared to that of 2001 and that the Taliban had greatly expanded its reach.
Concerning the future of the American politics, it is worth to say that it is fashionable nowadays to juxtapose the US domination with that of the Great Britain a century ago and predict a similar decline of hegemony. Some Americans react very emotionally to the idea of ??decadence, but it would be illogical and ahistorical to believe that the United States will always have a dominant share in the power resources. The word decline can mean two different concepts: the absolute decline, that is the destruction, and the relative decline, when power resources of other countries are growing or are used more effectively.
A comparison with the decline of the United Kingdom would be unfair or wrong. Britain had naval supremacy before WWI, but in terms of macroeconomic indicators and military expenditures, it was surpassed by many nations. With the growing nationalism, the protection of the empire transformed from a prerogative into a burden. Despite all the talk about the American empire, the United States has more freedom of action than the UK at the time.
Despite these differences, Americans tend to think about their decline from time to time. Over the past half-century, the belief in the decline of the United States was strengthened after the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the economic regulation of Nixon, the oil shock in the 1970s, closures of industrial belts, and budget deficits in the Reagan era. 10 years later, Americans believed that the U.S. is the sole superpower, but September 11 put the US hegemony into question. Unfortunately, the erroneous belief in decline - at home and abroad - can lead to dangerous mistakes in politics.
Among the variety of scenarios for the future, the ones where China is competing the United States in the field of finance but is not superior to it in total power in the first half of this century are the most likely.
As the largest power, the US will remain an important player in the global politics, but it is unfair to judge twenty first century as a period of American dominance or decline while determining the type of necessary approaches. In the coming decades, one is unlikely to see the post-American world, but the United States will require a smart strategy that combines the resources of hard and soft power. Special attention should be paid to alliances and networks that are responsive to the new context of the global information age.
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What's so special about custom wheels?
Most of our customers have probably been riding custom wheels for years, but even some of them may not have really thought a lot about what makes those wheels so worthwhile, so whether your bikes still have their stock wheels or not, read on to learn a bit more about what makes a set of custom wheels so good!
When thinking about custom wheels, the most basic question to ask might be "why?". It's not a bad question either: most of us have at least one bike that has a stock wheelset on it, so why should anyone want to replace it, and supposing it does need to be replaced, why not try to get the exact same one that you already have?
First, it's important to understand the difference between a stock bicycle and something like a car, for instance. The latter has parts that are very specific to it, and which are usually of good quality and so a good choice when something needs replacement. With a complete bike, in many cases the wheelset that comes with it has been machine-built, and isn't of the best quality. This is because wheelsets are made of many parts that don't look that sexy on a spec sheet, making them an easy, and definitely a go-to place to save some money when spec'ing a complete bike.
Of course this isn't true on all bikes, and some come with really high-quality wheelsets, but in general even on higher-end bikes the wheelsets aren't built to the same quality standards, and with the same quality materials as an aftermarket wheelset would be. The result is that many of the wheelsets that come with complete bikes have inbuilt stresses that mean broken spokes, broken nipples, and the need for frequent truing.
Those issues are rare on a custom wheelset, and for riders who haven't experienced one, it can be hard to believe that the difference could be so pronounced, but those who have been riding a top-quality, custom wheelset for any length of time, know that replacing spokes and nipples, and even truing wheels are things that hardly ever need to be done! While the cost of a custom wheelset is seldom small at the outset, the long term cost can be really low when you consider the reliability and durability. The fact that you also get a wheelset that is lighter, stiffer, smoother rolling, and more beautiful can actually start to seem like a bonus!
Beyond all of these very utilitarian differences are a whole host of aesthetic ones, because once you open the door to a custom wheelset, the options for how that wheelset looks are pretty much limitless! That's where we really start having fun too, but we'll leave that to another day....
If you're ready to get started on your new wheelset, head over to our Wheels and Rims page! And of course, if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch!
A custom wheelset for when you need a trio of wheels....
Sometimes you need a custom wheelset because your current wheelset is worn out, and sometimes you need one because you're building your dream bike and there isn't a stock wheelset that will do the trick!
That was certainly the case with this trio of AVT Works Custom Wheels that we recently built for a customer's new bike! This rider wanted two front wheel options for his new bike, and they needed to match, so he had us build two front wheels-one with the tougher Enve M930 laced to 20mm thru-axle Chris King ISO AB hub, and one M630 laced to a 15mm thru axle Chris King ISO AB hub–and one rear wheel built around a Chris King ISO-B hub. He has two different forks for this bike, and needed a wheel for each, hence the different spec. All three wheels were laced with Sapim CX Ray spokes which are the strongest as well as one of the lightest spokes on the market today. If you've been checking our posts recently, you'll remember that we posted some photos of this wheelset in process as we got the parts and again once we'd finished the wheels. We did that not only because it's a trio of wheels that uses rad parts, but because this rider wanted silver accents!
The stock hub on the left, and the finished product on the right
We love black parts, but sometimes it's really refreshing to see something that's really different, and this wheelset is nothing if not different! We started out by switching the hardware on the hubs out to silver. Chris King had just recently changed all of their hubs (apart from silver) to being supplied with black hardware, so we had to swap the axles and adjuster caps out.
All of the parts set out and ready to build
Once we got the hubs prepared, we built the wheels.
The finished wheels are gorgeous. The silver Sapim CX Ray spokes give the wheelset give the wheels a completely different appearance than the black spokes we're used to seeing laced to carbon rims, and we think it's a rad way to pull together a classic look with modern parts to create something truly unique!
Built, but with the original decals
The resulting bike is an impressive combination of the latest tech and a very thorough matching color scheme! Notice that the final touch on the wheels was to swap out the stock decals to matching matte punch ones. This is a detail that we like about Enve rims, and it's certainly used to full advantage here!
The wheels with their new decals on the bike
There are many ways in which a wheelset can be custom for its rider, and this one is a perfect example of someone making use of just about all of them: the rider needed a wheelset that would match the quality and color scheme of his bike, that would be able to accommodate his two different forks and their intended use, and finally, he needed a wheelset that would handle the kind of riding for which his bike was designed!
Admittedly, this set might not be in everyone's budget, but whether you are looking for one where money is no object or one on more of a budget, there's no reason to think a custom wheelset is out of reach! We have a whole host of options to help you get the best wheelset for your riding style, bike, and budget; and with 34 years of experience, our wheelbuilder will build you the best wheelset around, and we think you'll be happy you took the leap!
For more info, head over to our AVT Works Custom Wheels page!
Chris King Titanium Headsets are Back in Stock!
Chris King titanium headsets are in a category of their own. Given Chris King's already legendary durability, these might not be absolutely necessary for most riders, but they are beautiful, and even more durable that the standard aluminum NoThreadsets, so for those who want the best of the best, this is your headset!
Sometimes a bike simply demands something really special in a headset. The Chris King NoThreadset Ti headset is the one for those.
When you see a Chris King ti headset on a bike, it's hard if not impossible to just glance at it: they require a second, closer look. Whether it's to see the intricate pattern of the laser engraving, or just look at your reflection in the mirror polish that won't tarnish under harsh conditions, it's hard to tear yourself away from one of these beauties.
Chris King NoThreadset Ti headsets are always limited edition parts. When Chris King makes these headsets, that's all they make. They have to change their tooling, and that new tooling gets worn out more quickly than usual because of how much harder the material is, which means that they don't produce them very often and there are often very long gaps between production runs. After each run there's also the question of whether they'll make them again.
We were able to buy a small stock of them recently from the last production run of the year (and maybe longer), so now's the perfect time to get one of these rare gems.
Check out our webstore for current availability!
Get Your Bling Here: Phil Wood Skewer Promo
From now through the end of January we're offering a special on Phil Wood skewers!
Right now, through the end of January, we're offering a set of Phil Wood Skewers for just $99 (they're regularly $130!) when you buy a hubset or wheelset (of any brand)!
We love Phil Wood Skewers partly because they're just well designed: they have long, comfortable levers than allow you to easily get plenty of clamping force to hold your wheels securely in place; but with function in the bag, they go to the next level by coming in the same wide range of colors that Phil Wood's hubs do! This means that if you want to get some sweet purple hubs, you can actually get skewers to match!
Of course, you don't have to get wild with the colors! Phil Wood makes some of the best polished and black finishes in the business, so we understand if that's the direction you want to go.
Whatever color you want to get, get it now, because this deal is only good through the end of January!
With the muted tones of winter all around us, we thought it would be a perfect time to get some more color in the world, so we're having a promo on some of our favorite skewers!
The fine print: just purchase a wheelset or hubset between now and 11:59PM Pacific Time on January 31st, and we'll credit you back the difference
Onyx Racing Hubs Are Here!
Today we're really excited to announce that we're adding Onyx Racing Products' hubs to our catalogue!
And for a limited time you can get 15% off any pair purchased using code "ONYX_PAIR" until FEB 28th.
Minnesota based Onyx has been around for many years, having started out making hubs for BMX racing, and has slowly been gaining a following in large part because of their unique Sprag Clutch freehub, which gives virtually instant engagement (technically there's a tiny amount of rotation needed to engage the clutch, but take it from us: it's imperceptible) and infinite engagement points.
After the instant engagement of the freehub, the next thing that jumps out about these hubs is what happens when you stop pedaling: silence! In a world where loud freehubs are synonymous with high-quality and fast-engagement, Onyx hubs are a total anomaly because of their silent freewheeling. And there's more to that silence than quiet: because when you coast, the sprags disengage, there is almost no drag caused by the freehub mechanism. This is a big departure from traditional pawl-based freehubs, which generally employ some combination of more pawls and stronger pawl-springs to ensure quick engagement, which translates to more surfaces dragging across more teeth with greater friction, and therefore more drag.
Onyx's road hubs are heavily relieved to shed weight, and like all of their hubs, are available in a huge range of colors!
To complement the low-drag freehub mechanism, Onyx hubs come stock with Enduro hybrid ceramic bearings to lower drag even more! Hybrid ceramic bearings have lower drag than their steel counterparts, and are an upgrade that few hubs come with out of the box. The fact that Onyx hubs come with them stock just shows that racing is more than just part of their name: it's part of their entire design ethic. These bearings are protected from the elements with extremely tight tolerances in the bearing covers, and a labyrinth seal between the freehub driver body and hubshell. And for those who want either full ceramic or full steel bearings, they are replaceable when and if they wear out.
Onyx offers the Helix hubshell option on many of their hubs to save even more weight and give a truly unique look
Beyond the bearings themselves, Onyx hubs have an easy to use, and very solid bearing preload adjuster mechanism (with titanium bolts), which can really help get the most life out of a set of bearings, and which we feel is a great feature on any hub. It makes adjusting the bearings possible (which a good thing to be able to do even with cartridge bearings), and also makes disassembling the hub much easier.
So can you get one to fit your bike? The answer is almost undoubtedly "yes"! From fatbike to road, BMX to boost singlespeed disc hubs, there is an Onyx for just about any spacing and configuration!
If there's a downside to the design of these hubs it's that the sprag clutch is relatively heavy. There is simply a bit more steel in the freehub than is necessary in most other designs. Whether this is a big deal to you, is a decision you'll have to make, but we tend to feel that the benefits are worth the bit of extra weight for most riders. For reference, a standard rear ISO disc mount Onyx hub weighs about 100 grams more than a comparable hub from Chris King. It's something; but it's not unreasonable by any means, and we feel that the silent, low-drag design makes a small weight trade-off acceptable for most uses. If you're trying to build an ultralight project bike, you might be better-off going with something from White Industries, but for most other uses, these hubs will be hard to beat.
Bikepacking.com had two different engravings on their set of hubs! Photo courtesy of bikepacking.com.
One final, and very important note about these hubs is that you can get custom laser engraving at no extra charge! When you consider the almost encyclopedic range of color options that the hubs have, and the fact that you can mix and match end cap and axle colors, this means that you can customize them more than just about any other hub on the market! There are a few limitations on what you can have etched onto a hub, but within reason (think single color mainly), the options are endless! The photo above from Bikepacking.com shows that intricate patterns are no problem, so as long as the design is single color and not copyrighted, you should be good to go!
These technically superb hubs are backed by a 5 year warranty, and we're really stoked to have them. We're excited to be able to offer something that offers riders a unique product that has proven extremely durable and functional, and are happy to answer any questions about them so let us know if you've got any! Also note that if you don't see a configuration on our site, just get in touch because it may take us some time to get everything up!
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I didn't sell out, Son, I bought in. Keep that in mind – Dad, SLC Punk!
Bourke Accounting bookkeepers and accountants like numbers. Bourke Accounting professionals also like money. It is because of these harmonious interests that our experts enjoy coming to work in the morning. In addition, these mathematically minded individuals are never asked to do anything unethical or demeaning; in short, Bourke Accounting folks are able to support themselves without the humiliation of "selling out."
Since 2020 has been a rotten year anyway, it wasn't surprising that LG Electronics made it a little worse. Last month, LG introduced an ad campaign which features an altered version of singer Old Dirty Bastard's song, "Baby, I Got Your Money" for their WashTower washer/dryer. Dementedly happy washing machine users are shown bopping along with a vocalist who continuously insists "I got your laundry." As ODB's original song was not a "G" rated work, the use of this changed song is both laughable and disheartening; in addition, and as a special achievement, ad execs were also able to successfully declaw a bad boy rapper in his grave.
Since ODB is deceased, he can't be blamed for this tacky travesty. Instead, we can only rail against insensitive advertising agencies and the money-hungry individuals who control the music rights. Unfortunately, this is cold and unsatisfying comfort. Well, at least we don't have to worry about our living legends peddling their passions like pro lovers on 5th Street…right?
Not right, as a matter of fact. On Monday, Bob Dylan donned the telltale fishnet stockings and sold himself to the Universal Music Publishing Group. For an estimated $400 million, Dylan laid back, thought of God and country, and sold his "entire songwriting catalog – over 600 songs spanning six decades" (Vice.com). Dylan – the only songwriter to win a Nobel Prize for Literature (NobelPrize.org), the bringer of unrest and change, the snappy dresser, the pal of luminaries, the gravelly voiced sage – sold out.
Should we blame him? While Dylan is worth an estimated $350 million, he also has six kids and two ex-wives (Wikipedia.org). Also, the virus has wreaked havoc on income and portfolios all over the world; perhaps Dylan just wants to ensure that his family is well provided for. If that's the case, he's not alone: even ultimate hippie David Crosby has announced that he'll be selling his catalogue as a measure to take care of his family and mortgage after being affected by Corona (APNews.com). Maybe it's not selling out, maybe it's just pragmatic future planning.
Except it's not. No, Dylan's new adventure in betraying his values is simply a base money grab. Dylan changed lives with his protest songs, now he's sold his ideals to a heartless corporation; worse, Dylan just sold our shared history. While Universal now has the ability to decide where Dylan's songs appear, experts speculate that Universal will avoid making choices that will cause Dylan to publicly object (APNews.com). Somehow, that doesn't make it better.
It can be argued that Dylan's newly commercialized music will introduce new generations to his genius – but it's highly unlikely that, when "Just Like a Woman" is played during a showcase of feminine hygiene products, the kids will flock to find Bob Dylan. Some things should be sacred, but Bob doesn't care about the implications of slinging the sublime from the back of a van. Poor form, Bob. Truly poor form.
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Vanguard launched the first index fund available to retail investors in the United States in 1976. Innovation Center to capitalize on tech revolution While still in the early stages of development, Vanguard envisions the Innovation Center as an internal, entrepreneurial team of initially 20 crew members dedicated to galvanizing existing innovation efforts and serving as a catalyst for new ideas and solutions. If approved, the merged fund would retain the Vanguard Value Index Fund name and current expense ratio of 0.05%—a decrease of 0.17% for existing Vanguard U.S. Value Fund shareholders. Companies need to get ahead of the trends to stay competitive. The Vanguard Innovation Center, expected to open in the second quarter of 2017, will be located in Philadelphia at the nexus of the city's robust academic and business communities, and in proximity to the region's transportation hubs and the firm's global headquarters in Malvern, PA. 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yarn start:server --port=9009 &
# Wait for the server to start before hitting it with data.
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# Seed the database with some data for us to audit.
yarn start:seed-database
# Collect our LHCI results.
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for url in $(LHCI_ROOT_URL=http://localhost:9009 node ./scripts/ci-dogfood-get-urls.js); do
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done

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    --token="$LHCI_CANARY_SERVER_TOKEN"
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Photos: San Jose Sharks Prospects Scrimmage at…
Photos: San Jose Sharks Prospects Scrimmage at SAP Center
San Jose Sharks' prospects Noah Gregor (73) and Brinson Pasichnuk (98) battle for the puck during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospect Lean Bergmann (45) skates with the puck during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Artemi Kniazev (49), right, passes the puck against Nikolai Knyzhov (95) during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Artemi Kniazev (49), left, skates with the puck against Nikolai Knyzhov (95) during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospect Joachim Blichfeld (86) goes for the puck during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Zach Gallant (29), left, and Lean Bergmann (45) crash onto the ice during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Sasha Chmelevski (55), left, skates against Scott Reedy (54) during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Thomas Gregoire (79), left. and Ivan Kosorenkov (74) battle for the puck during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Lean Bergmann (45), left, and Zach Gallant (29) fight during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Zach Gallant (29), top, and Lean Bergmann (45) fight during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects Artemi Kniazev (49), right, scores a shootout goal past goaltender Zachary Sawchenko (36) during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospects goaltender Mike Robinson (33) blocks a shot by Sasha Chmelevski (55) during a shootout in a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
San Jose Sharks' prospect goaltender Zachary Sawchenko (36) puts on his helmet during a scrimmage at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
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PUBLISHED: June 28, 2019 at 10:48 pm | UPDATED: June 29, 2019 at 4:56 am
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Two teams made up of 2019 prospects coached by Bryan Marchment and Mike Ricci faced off in front of excited fans at the SAP Center Friday night. Team Marchment edged out Team Ricci 4-3.
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Anda Chu is a photojournalist for the Bay Area News Group based in the East Bay.
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The Jim Harbaugh grudge that Richard Sherman won't let go
49ers star Richard Sherman still bristles when recalling the way he was treated at Stanford University by then-coach Jim Harbaugh.
With few weapons beyond Rodgers, Davante Adams and Aaron Jones, a lot is going to be on the quarterback's shoulders.
When a kid yelled, 'Give me your shoe,' Richard Sherman did more than that
49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman is dedicated to trying to help disadvantaged children, something he learned from his mother while growing up.


A tamale pie recipe was on my mind for quite some time. I wanted to do the tamale pie for Christmas but Parang had me busy so I had to put it off. Incidentally, the time was right for this tamale pie to be made. For a week, I was looking at the pack of cornmeal in the pantry, until I finally thought it was time for a tamale pie. Yes, more cornmeal! Christmas I know was last month and I had a lot of cornmeal pastelles. I believe I ate the last cornmeal pastelle last week. But, no, I was not fed up of eating cornmeal just yet.
Now, a tamale pie is a lot different from a pastelle pie. I must say I kind of prefer the tamale pie. It reminds me of pastelle, but with a little twist. The meat is not between two layers of something that looks like a cornbread or coo coo. Instead, it is mixed in with some cornmeal and topped with a cornmeal layer. So, there is just two layers in a tamale pie: a meat layer and a cornbread/coo coo layer. Anyhow, when you make it, you will see what I mean.
Another reason I believe this tamale pie is much like pastelle is the similarities between the ingredients used. Most of the ingredients you gather for this tamale pie is much like the ingredients you would use for pastelle save for the corn and tomatoes. The tomatoes and corn adds more flavour and goodness to the pie making it extremely tasty.
Now you can make your tamale pie spicy as well. Just add some cayenne pepper or hot pepper to the meat. Here is our tamale pie recipe I know you all will love. Enjoy!
Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium flame.
Add chopped onion and garlic then cook lightly in hot oil until translucent.
Next the minced meat. Then, add the parsley, chive, pimento, chadon beni and salt.
Cook until the red colour of the meat disappears.
… the tomatoes and corn. Mix then lower the flame. Leave the meat to simmer and allow most of the liquid to evaporate. While this is being done, prepare the cornmeal mixture.
Cook the cornmeal until mixture begins to thicken.
Add the milk and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir constantly.
The cornmeal mixture should look a little mushy like this. Lower the heat.
Add 1 cup of grated cheese to the cornmeal and mix.
Remove from the heat immediately. Separate 3/4 of the mixture for the meat and reserve 1/4 for the topping.
Add 3/4 of the cornmeal mixture to the meat (which should still be simmering).
Mix well. This is the finished meat mixture.
Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven, at 350 degrees F, for 45 minutes.
The tamale pie was a true hit. Everyone who tasted it enjoyed it. I even saved a piece for my colleague at work. Well, that's it for another wonderful, tasty recipe. More recipes to come.
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