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a 16-DVD box set that contains all 41 episodes of the 4 series that starred Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes.
I probably only saw only about 1/3 of the episodes on TV so I will be looking at a lot of Holmes over the next few days.
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The #3 in the Western Conference Kalamazoo Wings defeated the #7 Cincinnati Cyclones in their final meeting of the regular season on Friday April 1, 2011. The Wings shut out the Cyclones 5-0. Although the ‘Clones fell to the Wings, they were still able to clinch a playoff position and will be back in action on Tuesday April 5th at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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February 08, 2007
Who is Amanda-basher Bill Donohue?
Catholic League president Bill Donohue has been one of the leading detractors of Edwards bloggers Amanda Marcotte and Melissa McEwan. He has been widely quoted in the established media calling Marcotte and McEwan "anti-Catholic, vulgar, trash-talking bigots."
Who is Bill Donohue? And why do the New York Times and the AP print his deranged ramblings as if they were the pronouncements of a serious civil rights leader?
This is a guy who complained on national TV that gays haven't apologized to straights for AIDS (video):
DONOHUE: The fact of the matter is it's due to the behavioral recklessness of gay men in New York City, that they're endangering the lives of everybody. So, you want to talk about the Catholic Church intervening in other people's lives? The gay community has yet to apologize to straight people for all the damage that they have done -- for contaminating the blood supply in New York City and around the country. And I find it amazing that, when people are acting so morally delinquent, that they're asking for more rights at the same time.
It seems to me that gay people in this country should apologize to the rest of the people, the way the pope has apologized to other people, and practice sexual reticence. Practice restraint, and you won't have the problem. It's entirely a result of behavioral recklessness that we have this disease [HIV/AIDS]. And it's a politically correct disease, isn't it? [MM]
Media Matters has been tracking this fringe figure for years:
He has referred to the "gay death style," remarked, "God forbid we'd run out of little gay kids," claimed that Senator John Kerry "never found an abortion he couldn't justify," and claimed that "Hollywood is controlled by secular Jews who hate Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular ... Hollywood likes anal sex." [MM]
Donohue uses the word "bigot" a lot. The top headline on the Catholic League's website today? BARBARA WALTERS—HOUSE MOM TO BIGOTS (for working with Rosie O'Donnell).
Here are a few other gems from the Catholic League's press release vault:
American Prospect Censors Its Own Writer (TAP declined to give the Catholic League permission to reprint a TAP article).
University of Minnesota Funds Bigotry.
Democratic Religious Guru Cracks Up; Howard Dean is in a Jam (accuses Rabbi Michael Lerner of insanity for his views on the family).
Is Rolling Stone Racist? (“If it is true that [hip hop artist Kanye] West is a morally confused black young man, it is also true that Rolling Stone is staffed by morally challenged white veterans: they are to West what white boxing agents in the 20th century were to black boxers—rip-off artists." [...]).
Los Angeles Times Writer Spews Hate (re: Robert Scheer).
Katrina Brings Out the Devil in Them (about how rival Protestant fundies, Planed Parenthood, condom distributing university administrators should be locked up).
Howard Dean Hijacks Christianity.
Anti-Catholic Bigotry Explodes at the Village Voice.
Here's Bill Donahue on the Jews of Hollywood.
Here's Bill Donohue trashing a show he admits he hasn't seen.
Who else has Donohue branded as anti-Catholic? An severely abbreviated list: CNN's Jack Cafferty, the Colorado legislature, the religious left, The Smithsonian, A&E, CSI....
Coturnix has the latest on the ongoing right-wing smear campaign against the Edwards bloggers.
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Bill Donohue is a hysterical, psycho, bigoted, misogynistic, fear-mongering, repressed, self-loathing SOB. And those are his good qualities. There is not a truly Christian bone in his body. I'm embarrased that the MSM keeps giving him airtime. For a supposed straight Catholic guy, his preoccupation with anal sex speaks volumes.
I'd like to know exactly who keeps booking him for these TV appearances. Those bookers are in serious need of an e-mail campaign educating them about the real Bill Donohue.
But he's got "zazz"!
I first encountered Donohue a good 20 years ago, shortly after first moving to NYC. He wanted Mayor Koch to reroute the Gay Pride March off of 5th Ave so it wouldn't go past St. Pat's. Allowing gays march past a Catholic Church, he maintained with an utterly straight face, was tantamount to allowing Nazis to parade past a synagogue.
And 20 years on, he's still going strong, the Energizer Bunny of ultra-rightwing Catholic nutjobs.
As I have said from time to time, if an actor in a movie playing a Catholic character or a performance artist posing as a Catholic said the things that Donohue does as part of their role, he would be roundly condemned by Catholics as being anti-Catholic. And yet the real thing is so much worse than anything I've ever seen on tv or the movies. A living self-parody. That's Donohue.
Donohue is a prick.
I went to Catholic school for six years, and I know wanton jerks like this like the back of my hand.
Somebody needs to call him what he is, a fear-mongering little bigot, on national TV and be done with it.
I know, I know, it makes for good ratings, but someone has to start saying no to people like Donohue et al and stop booking them on TV.
If Obama can freeze out Fox, then why can't other outlets start refusing to have on people like this?
Indeed, to anyone who grew up in a traditional Catholic environnment, Donohue is a wearily familiar "type." This small-bore neighborhood lawyer, with his red face and the huge class ring on his finger, his arrogance and gamecock bravado... He is an authoritarian bully, no question about it, utterly consumed with anger and resentment, sex-obsessed. His hatred and anger have multiple sources, too layered to explicate in a blog comment. I know some people like him and even have a few in my extended family, and on a personal level, I feel nothing but pity for them. Believe me, they are deeply unhappy people. Although pitiable as an individual, however, Donohue and others like him are an evil influence on society, and they simply must be fought, through riposte and exposure. Media Matters performs a valuable service in tracking people of this sort and responding, calmly and rationally, to their falsehoods and slanders. Donohue himself cannot be reasoned with, but those who are influenced by him and especially those who give him air time, can.
What exactly did they write that he found offensive?
Indeed, to anyone who grew up in a traditional Catholic environnment, Donohue is a wearily familiar "type." [...] He is an authoritarian bully, no question about it, utterly consumed with anger and resentment, sex-obsessed.
Well, yeah...but hasn't O'Reilly pretty much cornered this particular market by now? I mean, many straight white Catholic males with chips on their shoulders the size of Nevada does the media really need, anyway?
Wow, his pathetic bleatings during the segment on "Lucky Louie" really go beyond the pale. Bill Donohue is a sad, sad little man, and as Louis C.K. should have said more loudly, he's a liar.
"What exactly did they write that he found offensive?"
Well, first of all, women aren't supposed to write. They're supposed to be seen and not heard, barefoot and pregnant, raise the kids and cook dinner, etc. If women do write, they should only write about topics Bill holds dear i.e. the Church is awesome, men know best, gays and jews are both evil and dangerous, Hollywood loves anal sex even more than he loves talking about it...Get the picture?
The best part of Bill Donohue ran down his mama's leg.
Um... OK, reading these quotes from Bill Donohue, all I can do is paint a picture for you:
I'm at my keyboard. At the first sentence, I roll my eyes. At the next two, I progress to chuckling out loud, incredulously, as my eyes widen in that grin-with-roller-coaster look you get when someone's just going off.
Are you guys there with that?
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DATE: 3/21/2004
COMPLEX SAYS: Peskiness has been a key part of Gray's signature style throughout his career. While most reporters would back off when a frustrated Steve Francis is popping off about the refs, not Gray. And yes, Bill Walton, there is an excuse for the Franchise to come with language like that: Shit is hilarious.
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With the way the music industry is today, finding music online is easier than ever. We all know of the obvious places to find music such as, Google and Itunes but I hope this article will help you reach out and discover new places you never knew of. Most of you music veterans probably have all of your resource nicely bookmarked and check them on a regular basis but I encourage you to explore because somewhere out there is a jem amongst the white noise. Below is a list to get you started. Many of you will have already heard of these resources but I hope you learn at least one new strategy or location that went unnoticed.
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Technically a resident of the lower mainland, half of J Reign’s time is spent in Victoria BC, where he holds down the islands biggest weekly party at Club 9 One 9 and plays host to a weekly mix-show on 107.3 Kool FM. The CHUM Radio DJ can also be found on site with The Beat 94.5FM, one of Canada’s most listened to radio stations. With over 150 dates scheduled across Canada and abroad, it shouldn’t be hard to catch one of Reign’s high energy performances.
Having the opportunity to play alongside numerous urban and electronic artists, Reign’s name continues to grow faster then ever. By creating wholesome vibes through multi-genre party music, the once scanty DJ finds himself amongst some of North America’s most influential industry taste makers where he continues to evolve as an artist and producer.
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With the Duke Blue Devils and Mike Krzyzewski claiming the national title last night the college basketball season has finally come to a close and to be honest it doesn't bother me one bit. Quite frankly I'm glad its over and after being bombarded with "that's why college basketball is better than college football" arguments such as this one from Kevin Scarbinsky from Obviously these columns all hinge upon the "Butler vs Boise State" argument to make their point not the regular season importance or the television ratings.
After some confusion and arguing with idiots, basketball homers, playoff diehards and rational folks alike we figure now is as good a time as any to clearly define our playoff stance so look for that information to drop sometime this week.
Now for what really matters, who won the In The Bleachers Pick'em Pool?
mike1409 is your winner!
With a handle like mike1409 I will assume that he is a guy and thus lead every statement with "he." He picked Duke to win the title, the only person in our pool, went 39-24, had 20 upset points and had both West Virginia and Duke in the final four.
Congrats Mike shoot us an email to InTheBleachers @ to claim your wildly mediocre prize that will include some odd combination of old XBox games, cellphone cases and college fun sweatshirts.
In related news Rob Harley, our co-host on Hoot and Holler finished fifth in the tournament in very respectable fashion.
Your's truly proves yet again that college basketball is the furthest thing from a "meter mover" as InTheBleachers finishes with a robust 22nd ranking and zero final four teams. Thanks to Kentucky and Syracuse, two of the best three teams in the nation, for deciding now would be the best time to flame out.
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Ex-Mass. officer convicted of rape a 2nd time
Posted: 09/06/12 at 1:40 pm EDT
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- A former part-time Rutland police officer already serving a 10- to 12-year prison sentence for raping a woman has been convicted of rape again in an unrelated case.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that Jason Briddon was sentenced Thursday to 18 to 20 years in prison for a May 2007 sexual assault on a 27-year-old Worcester woman who had accepted his offer of a ride home from a bar. The judge ordered him to serve the latest sentence upon completion of the first sentence that started in 2010.
The 40-year-old Briddon was convicted in July of rape and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Briddon was convicted in January 2010 of a 2008 rape.
His lawyer had said there was no evidence of rape.
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A list of party donors who had lunch with David Cameron has been released Photo: REUTERS/Olivia Harris
David Cameron faced demands for an independent inquiry into "cash-for-access" allegations after the Conservative Party released a list of wealthy donors, who had attended private meals hosted by the Prime Minister.
The Tories issued a list of people who had donated more than £50,000 and attended dinners at Number 10 or Chequers, they are:
• Former Conservative Party treasurer Michael Spencer and his wife - May 31, 2010. Lunch at Chequers.
• Lord Ashcroft and his wife - June 6, 2010. Chequers.
• David Rowland and his wife - August 8, 2010. Chequers.
• Fares Fares and his wife - November 7, 2011. Chequers.
• Howard Leigh and his wife - February 6, 2011. Chequers.
• David Rowland, his wife and Andrew Feldman - February 28, 2011. Downing Street flat.
• A charity fundraiser in aid of Mencap and three smaller charities in aid of disabled children, attended by both Labour and Conservative donors. October 15, 2011. Chequers.
• Henry and Dorothy Angest, Michael Farmer and his wife and Ian Taylor and his wife, for a "social dinner for strong and long term supporters of the party, with whom the PM has a strong relationship". Downing Street flat. November 2, 2011.
• Michael Spencer and partner for what is said to have been a "social dinner". February 27, 2012. Downing Street flat.
Lord Ashcroft attended a lunch hosted by David Cameron Credit: Reuters
The Conservative Party also confirmed that on July 14 2010, a "thank-you dinner" following the general election was attended by:
• Anthony Bamford of JCB
• Michael Hintze, hedge fund tycoon
• Murdoch MacLennan (not a donor), Telegraph Media Group chief executive
• Lord Sainsbury, Tory peer
• Sir Paul Ruddock, Lansdowne Partners chief executive
• Mike Farmer, City financier
• Michael Freeman and his wife
The Prime Minister has come under pressure after former Tory co-treasurer Peter Cruddas was caught on film telling a Sunday Times reporter that "premier league" gifts could secure meetings with ministers and influence policy.
Mr Cameron insisted that none of those who had dined with him were had been recommended by Mr Cruddas.
– David Cameron
The Prime Minister announced that Tory peer Lord Gold would conduct a party inquiry into the affair and that the Conservative's would in future release quarterly registers of significant donors invited to eat with him at official residences.
From now on, the Conservative Party will publish details every quarter of any meals attended by any major donors, whether they take place at Downing Street, Chequers, or any other official residence."
– David Cameron
Labour leader Ed Miliband dismissed the Gold inquiry as "a whitewash" and called for an independent probe by the Prime Minister's official adviser on ministerial interests Sir Alex Allan.
Ed Miliband called the inquiry "a whitewash" Credit: Reuters
This scandal speaks to the conduct and character of this Prime Minister and his Government
Anything short of an independent inquiry will leave a permanent stain on the reputation of this Government and this Prime Minister."
– Ed Miliband, Labour leader
The 12 dinner-party guests at Downing Street had between them given almost £18 million to the Conservatives since Mr Cameron became leader, he said.
Nick Clegg also released a list of Lib Dem donors he had hosted for lunch or dinner
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg also released a list of Liberal Democrat donors who had lunch or dinner at his official residence.
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In a crackdown on a problem that has aggravated fellow drivers throughout the country, Chicago has begun an aggressive program to deal with disabled parking abusers.
Those found to be taking advantage of a disabled-parking placard that isn't theirs, or is for a disabled person who isn't using the vehicle, face citations carrying fines of $500 to $1,000, suspension of the driver's licenses for six months to a year and towing and storage costs. Perhaps worst of all, their placards are confiscated when city and state police write the citations, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune.
So far, in a sting operation that has been ongoing for approximately six weeks, there have been 41 placards confiscated and 47 citations. That's about one person penalized for every five checks, despite prior publicity about the enforcement program. Just on Friday morning, a team of officers wrote four tickets and confiscated three placards in the downtown area.
Penalties for abusing the handicapped parking privilege, which allows holders to park for free in Chicago metered areas and use conveniently located handicapped spots, will increase Jan. 1, after which abusers could have their driver's licenses revoked.
“I believe it is a violation of all laws of human decency for an individual to take advantage of a program that has been set aside for those who are truly in need,” said Secretary of State Jesse White. “Our mission is to make sure that those placards remain in the hands of those who are truly in need.”
Mayor Rahm Emanuel also introduced legislation this week to make it harder to get a placard. If it is approved by the city council, new restrictions would require applicants to live in the same household as the handicapped person and limit the number of disabled parking spots on any one block, according to additional Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune articles. Officials would also check to see whether applicants already have accessible parking at their own homes before establishing new handicapped spots for individuals on residential blocks.
A Chicagoist article provides additional details.
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ABAJournal.com: "Busted: Fla. Shoppers Admit Handicap Parking Abuse"
ABAJournal.com: "Mass. Lawyer Suspended for Using Client’s Handicapped Parking Permit"
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McDonnell Says He Will Push New Incentives for VA Teachers
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For the first time in five years, teachers in Virginia may see some extra cash coming their way, but it won't happen just yet.
Thursday, Governor Bob McDonnell announced that he is taking measures to recruit and retain teachers. Those measures include a push for a 2 percent salary increase in 2014, along with other incentives.
"This is going to be a top priority, making sure teachers get paid well," McDonnell said.
For Charlottesville school teacher Bonnie Yoder, it's a step in the right direction.
"I think it's a very exciting announcement. I think it holds promise," Yoder said.
While extra money is always good, there is much more to learn before any celebrating begins.
"A raise is always appreciated, realistically, but its tie to the Educator Fairness Act is something that needs to be expanded upon," Yoder said.
That tie means that in order for the pay raise to go into effect in 2014, the general assembly must pass the Educator Fairness Act, which would reward good teachers and work to fire educators doing a poor job.
"A 2 percent raise is nice, but job security is also nice," Yoder said.
While a decision won't be made until next year, it is clear that money is one way to reward teachers.
"Teacher retention is also critical. You have to have good teachers in the classroom and be able to attract them and compensation is a very important, critical piece of that," said Lorna Gerome, director of human resources for Albemarle County Public Schools.
McDonnell has proposed nearly $59 million for the state's part. In order to receive the money, each locality would need to match those funds and put up their half.
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Male Ablution Facility at University of Toronto's Multifaith Centre
Ritual purification is a feature of many religions. The aim of these rituals is to remove specifically defined uncleanliness prior to a particular type of activity, and especially prior to the worship of a deity. This ritual uncleanliness is not identical with ordinary physical impurity, such as dirt stains; nevertheless, body fluids are generally considered ritually unclean.
Most of these rituals existed long before the germ theory of disease, and figure prominently from the earliest known religious systems of the Ancient Near East. Some writers remark that similarities between cleansing actions, engaged in by obsessive compulsive disorder sufferers and those of religious purification rites, point to an ultimate origin of the rituals in the personal grooming behaviour of the primates, but others connect the rituals to primitive taboos.
Some have seen benefits of these practices that as a point of health and preventing infections especially in areas where humans come in close contact with each other. While these practices came before the idea of the germ theory was public in areas that use daily cleaning, the destruction of infectious agents seems to be dramatic.[1]
Bahá'í Faith[edit]
In the Bahá'í Faith, ritual ablutions (the washing of the hands and face) should be done before the saying of the obligatory prayers, as well as prior to the recitation of the Greatest Name 95 times.[2] Menstruating women are obliged to pray and fast, but have the (voluntary) alternative of reciting a verse instead; if the latter choice is taken, ablutions are still required before the recital of the special verse. Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, prescribed the ablutions in his book of laws, the Kitáb-i-Aqdas.[2]
That ablutions have a significance beyond washing, and should be performed even if one has bathed oneself immediately before reciting the obligatory prayer; fresh ablutions should also be performed for each devotion, unless they are being done at the same time. If no water is available, or when clean water is not available or when suffering from an illness which would be worsened by the use of water, then one may instead repeat the verse "In the Name of God, the Most Pure, the Most Pure" five times before the prayer.[2]
Apart from this, Bahá'u'lláh abolished all forms of ritual impurity of people and things and stressed the importance of cleanliness and spiritual purity.[3]
Main article: Tsukubai
Tsukubai at Ryōan-ji temple in Kyoto.
In Japanese Buddhism, a basin called a tsukubai is provided at Buddhist temples for ablutions. It is also used for tea ceremony.
Main articles: Ablution in Christianity and Lavabo
Baptism, as a form of ritual purification, occurs in several religions related to Judaism, and most prominently in Christianity; Christianity also has other forms of ritual purification. In older churches, and modern Roman Catholic churches, there are a number of lavers around the building for the laity to use as ritual symbolism of cleansing themselves, usually by dipping the fingertips in the holy water, and then making the sign of the cross. In traditional liturgical churches a laver, often embedded in the wall, exists for the priest and deacon to wash their hands before celebrating the Eucharist.
Many ancient churches were built with a large fountain in the courtyard. It was the tradition for Christians to wash before entering the church for worship. This usage is also legislated in the Rule of St. Benedict, as a result of which, many medieval monasteries were built with communal lavers for the monks or nuns to wash up before the Daily Office.
Traditionally, Christianity adhered to the biblical regulation requiring the purification of women after childbirth; this practice, was adapted into a special ritual known as the churching of women, for which there exists liturgy in the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, but its use is now rare in Western Christianity. The churching of women is still performed in a number of Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.
Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and High church Anglicans are also traditionally required to regularly attend confession, as a form of ritual purification from sin, especially as preparation before receiving the Eucharist. For Catholics, this is required at least once a year and required for those who are guilty of unconfessed mortal sins.[4]
In Reformed Christianity, ritual purity is achieved though the Confession of Sins, and Assurance of Forgiveness, and Sanctification. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers offer their whole being and labor as a 'living sacrifice'; and cleanliness becomes a way of life (See Romans 12:1, and John 13:5-10 (the Washing of the Feet)).
Various traditions within Hinduism follow different standards of ritual purity and purification; in Smartism, for example, the attitude to ritual purity is similar to that of Karaite Judaism. Within each tradition the more orthodox groups follow stricter rules, but the strictest rules are generally prescribed for brahmins, especially those engaged in the temple worship.
An important part of ritual purification in Hinduism is the bathing of the entire body, particularly in rivers considered holy such as the Ganges; it is considered auspicious to perform this form of purification before any festival, and it is also practised after the death of someone, in order to maintain purity. Although water pollution means that in modern times there is a need for care during bathing in such rivers, the physical impurities within the river do not diminish the attributed power they have to bring ritual purity. Lesser aspects of Hindu purification ritual include achamana - the touching and sipping of pure water while reciting specific mantras - and the application of a tilaka on the forehead.
Punyahavachanam is a ritual performed before any ceremony such as Marriage,Homa etc. Mantras are chanted and then water is sprinkled over all the people participating and the items used.
In the ritual known as abhisheka (Sanskrit, "sprinkling; ablution"), the deity's murti or image is ritually bathed with water, curd, milk, honey, ghee, cane sugar, rosewater, etc. Abhisheka is also a special form of puja prescribed by Agamic injunction. The act is also performed in the inauguration of religious and political monarchs and for other special blessings.
There are various kinds of purificatory rituals associated with death ceremonies. After visiting a house where a death has recently occurred, Hindus are expected to take bath.
Women take a head bath after completing their 4 day menstrual period.
Indigenous American religions[edit]
"El Infiernito" (The Little hell) Ruins of an ancient Muisca shrine, place of purification rituals
In the traditions of many Indigenous peoples of the Americas, one of the forms of ritual purification is the ablutionary use of a sauna, known as a sweatlodge, as preparation for a variety of other ceremonies. The burning of smudge sticks is also believed by some indigenous groups to cleanse an area of any evil presence. Some groups like the southeastern tribe, the Cherokee, practiced and, to a lesser degree, still practice going to water, performed only in bodies of water that move like rivers or streams. Going to water was practiced by some villages daily (around sunrise) while others would go to water primarily for special occasions, including but not limited to naming ceremonies, holidays, and ball games.[5] Many anthropologists that studied with the Cherokees like James Adair tried to connect these groups to the Lost Tribes of Israel based on religious practices including going to water,[6] but this form of historiography is mostly Christian "wish fulfillment" rather than respectable anthropology.
Main article: Hygiene in Islam
People washing before prayer at the Badshahi mosque in Lahore, Pakistan.
Islamic ritual purification is particularly centred on the preparation for ritual prayer; theoretically ritual purification would remain valid throughout the day, but is treated as invalid on the occurrence of certain acts, flatulence, sleep, contact with the opposite gender (depending on which school of thought), unconsciousness, and the emission of blood, semen, or vomit. Some schools of thought mandate that ritual purity is necessary for holding the Qur'an.
Ritual purification takes the form of ablution, in a lesser form (wudu), and greater form (ghusl), depending on the circumstance; the greater form is obligatory by a woman after she ceases menstruation, on a corpse that didn't die during battle and after sexual activity, and is optionally used on other occasions, for example just prior to Friday prayers or entering ihram.
An alternative "dry ablution"(tayammum), involving clean sand or earth, is used if clean water is not available or if suffering from an illness which would be worsened by the use of water; this form is invalidated in the same circumstances as the other forms, and also whenever water becomes available and safe to use. And is also necessary to be repeated (renewed) before every obligatory prayer.
The obligatory activities of the lesser form include beginning with the intention to purify oneself, washing of the face, arms, head, and feet. while some optional acts also exist such as recitation of the Bismillah, Oral hygiene / the brushing of the teeth, the washing of the mouth, nose at the beginning, washing of arms to the elbows and washing of the ears at the end; additionally recitation of the Shahadah. The greater form (ghusl) is completed by first performing wudu and then ensuring that the entire body is washed. Some minor details of Islamic ritual purification may vary between different schools of thought as well as scholarly opinions and between the different sects of Islam.
Pool of a medieval mikvah in Speyer, dating back to 1128 .
The Hebrew Bible has many rituals of purification relating to menstruation, childbirth, sexual relations, nocturnal emission, unusual bodily fluids, skin disease, death, and animal sacrifices. Modern mainstream Judaism is based on a combination of the Hebrew Bible and Jewish oral law, which includes the Mishnah and Gemarrah (together comprising the Talmud) in addition to other rabbinic commentaries; this oral law further specifies regulations for ritual purity, including obligations relating to excretory functions, meals, and waking. The regulations of biblical and oral law generally prescribe a form of water-based ritual washing in Judaism for removal of any ritual impurity, sometimes requiring just washing of the hands, and at other times requiring full immersion; the oral law requires the use of un-drawn water for any ritual full immersion - either a natural river/stream/spring, or a special bath (a Mikvah) which contains rain-water.
These regulations were variously observed by the ancient Israelites; contemporary Orthodox Jews and (with some modifications and additional leniencies) some Conservative Jews continue to observe the regulations, except for those tied to sacrifice in the Temple in Jerusalem, as the Temple no longer fully exists. These groups continue to observe many of the hand washing rituals. Of those connected with full ritual immersion; perhaps the quintessential immersion rituals still carried out are those related to nidda, according to which a menstruating woman must avoid contact with her husband, especially avoiding sexual contact, and may only resume contact after she has first immersed herself fully in a mikvah of living water seven days after her menstruation has ceased.
In December 2006 the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of Conservative Judaism re-affirmed the traditional requirement that Conservative women ritually immerse following menstruation. In doing so, it adopted multiple opinions regarding details, including an opinion reaffirming traditional (Orthodox) practices and concepts, an opinion adapting certain leniencies including counting seven days from start of menstruation rather than its end, and an opinion reformulating the theological basis of the practice, basing it on concepts other than ritual purity. See the Niddah article for details. Classical ritual immersion and associated requirements are generally not observed by Reform Judaism or Reconstructionist Judaism, with the exception that both generally include immersion as part of the ritual for Conversion to Judaism, although Reform Judaism does not require it.
Tumat HaMet ("The impurity of death"), coming into contact with a human corpse, is considered the ultimate impurity, one which cannot be purified through the waters of the mikvah. Tumat HaMet required purification through sprinkling of the ashes of the Parah Adumah, the Red Heifer. However the law is inactive, since neither the Temple in Jerusalem nor the red heifer is currently in existence, though without the latter a Jew is forbidden to ascend to the site of the former. All are currently assumed to possess the impurity of death.[7] However, someone who is a Kohen, one of the priestly class, is not allowed to intentionally come into contact with a dead body, nor approach too closely to graves within a Jewish cemetery.
Karaite Jews are the only Jewish movement that continues the observance of the laws of ritual purity as they are written in the Torah.[citation needed]
Kalash (polytheists in the mountains of Pakistan)[edit]
Kalash theology has very strong notions of purity and impurity. Menstruation is confirmation of women's impurity and when their periods begin they must leave their homes and enter the village menstrual building or "bashaleni". Only after undergoing a purification ceremony restoring their purity can they return home and rejoin village life. The husband is an active participant in this ritual.
Western ocultism/esotericism[edit]
Main article: Banishing
In Ceremonial magic, banishing refers to one or more rituals intended to remove non-physical influences ranging from spirits to negative influences.[8] Although banishing rituals are often used as components of more complex ceremonies, they can also be performed by themselves.
In Wicca and various forms of neopaganism, banishing is performed before casting a Circle in order to purify the area where the ritual or magick is about to take place. In his books on Nocturnal Witchcraft, for example, Konstantinos recommends performing banishings regularly, in order to keep the magickal workspace free of negativity, and to become proficient in banishing before attempting acts that are much more spiritually taxing on the body, such as magickal spellworking.[9] Banishing can be viewed as one of several techniques of magick, closely related to ritual purification and a typical prerequisite for consecration and invocation.
For "actual workings" Aleister Crowley recommends a short, general banishing, with a comment that "in more elaborate ceremonies it is usual to banish everything by name." [8]
Crowley also recommended that a banishing ritual be done at least once daily by Thelema in Liber Aleph vel CXI.[10]
In the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP for shorthand) must be learned by the Neophyte before moving on to the next grade (Zelator).[11][12]
Main article: Misogi
In Shinto, the main form of ritual purification is Misogi, which involves natural running water, and especially waterfalls. Rather than being entirely naked, men usually wear Japanese loincloths and women wear kimonos, both additionally wearing headbands.
See also[edit]
1. ^ "Nitten Soji and the prevention of infections" Classical fighting arts vol 2 #18
2. ^ a b c Smith, Peter (2000). "ablutions". A concise encyclopedia of the Bahá'í Faith. Oxford: Oneworld Publications. pp. 21–22. ISBN 1-85168-184-1.
3. ^ Smith, Peter (2000). "purity". A concise encyclopedia of the Bahá'í Faith. Oxford: Oneworld Publications. pp. 281–282. ISBN 1-85168-184-1.
4. ^ 10/15/2009 "Code of Canon Law, canon 989". Vatican.va.
5. ^ The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokee by James Mooney 1891
6. ^ The History of The American Indians by James Adair 1775
7. ^ Rutta, Matt (30 March 2008). "Shemini/Parah (The smell of burning death)". Rabbinic Rambling. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
8. ^ a b Crowley, Aleister. Magick in Theory and Practice. pp. 103–6.
9. ^ Konstantinos.Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark. St. Paul, Minn:Llewellyn Publications, 2002.
10. ^ Crowley, Aleister. Liber Aleph vel CXI. A.:.A.:.
11. ^ The Golden Dawn by I. Regardie
12. ^ "Golden Dawn Neophyte Knowledge Lecture". Retrieved 7 May 2011.
13. ^ "Greater Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram". Thelemapedia. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
14. ^ "Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Hexagram". Thelemapedia. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
15. ^ "Greater Banishing Ritual of the Hexagram". Thelemapedia. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
16. ^ Crowley, Aleister. "The Star Ruby". Thelemapedia. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
17. ^ "Opening by Watchtower". Hermetic.com. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
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Business chiefs urge action on airport expansion
Proposals for airport expansion due next summer must lead to "spades on the ground" by 2020, a report from the Confederation of British Industry has said.
The CBI also stressed the importance of having a single hub airport in the UK with spare capacity for new routes.
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Boris renews attack on 'barbaric' Heathrow plan
Boris Johnson has renewed his attack on proposals to expand Heathrow airport, calling the plans "barbarically contemptuous of the rights of the population".
Boris Johnson claimed plans to expand Heathrow were 'contemptuous' of local people. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive/Press Association Images
The Mayor of London was writing in the Daily Telegraph as business chiefs published a report urging politicians to make sure work on airport expansion has "spades on the ground" by 2020.
Mr Johnson, who favours a new hub in the Thames Estuary, claimed building extra runways at Heathrow was "desperately short-sighted" and would cause congestion and "medical problems associated with pollution".
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On Thursday night, Vanderbilt beat Auburn 59-44 in the last home game of the season. Seniors Gabby Smith, Elan Brown, and Tiffany Clarke were recognized in pregame ceremonies. In addition, Head Coach Melanie Balcomb became the all-time winnningest women's basketball coach at Vanderbilt. Whitney D. shares these photos.
Good news at warmups - Christina Foggie on the court!
Elan Brown and parents
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Seniors and parents, Melanie Balcomb, David Williams and Candice Storey-Lee
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Canadian Paul TINGLEY led the way on day one in the 2.4 Metre fleet, scoring two bullets in the opening races of the Paralympic Sailing Competition.
There were some murmurs that Paul TINGLEY (CAN) could be competitive in Qingdao and today, in a superb southeasterly sea breeze of 7-9 knots on wavy seas, the Canadian could do no wrong and it was a case of "catch me if you can".
"We had a postponement, but it filled in in the end. It turned out to be a perfect day for sailing," TINGLEY enthused.
TINGLEY won race one cleanly, but race two was a cliff-hanger, with Sydney Paralympic gold medallist Heiko KRÖGER (GER) and Athens bronze medallist Thierry SCHMITTER (NED) right on his hammer - there was nothing in it.
"Today my strategy was to stay out of trouble, sail my own race and keep moving forward," TINGLEY said.
KROGER was surprised to find the Canadian in front of him in the final stages of race two. "I was leading most of the way, but Paul TINGLEY overtaking me on the last lap surprised me. It's okay though. It's a long series and my strategy is to play it safe," he said.
The German sailor is currently second overall after scoring solid 3, 2 results while SCHMITTER is fourth placed, but on equal points with John RUF (USA), who opened his day with a second place, and Athens gold medallist Damien SEGUIN (FRA), who also put in a solid day with a pair of fourth places.
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The actor will star as a lone repairman on a toxic Earth who finds a female has crash landed on the planet in Joseph Kosinski's graphic novel adaptation.
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Tom Cruise will star in Oblivion for Universal Pictures
Actor Tom Cruise has signed on for the lead role in Universal Pictures' graphic novel adaptation Oblivion for Tron: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski. We reported last month that Tom Cruise was the front runner for the part, and now his deal is finalized.
Tom Cruise will star as one of the only humans left on Earth, a soldier who repairs the drones which roam the planet and destroy alien beings. The rest of human civilization now lives above the clouds, since the planet has become too toxic. When this soldier finds a woman who crash landed on Earth, they go on a unique journey together, discovering that what they have been told about Earth may not be true.
Joseph Kosinski will direct from a screenplay by Karl Gajdusek, who polished the original script by William Monahan. Production is scheduled to begin in October, with a $100 million budget. It is also said that Oblivion will be eyed for a PG-13 rating.
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1. Nautical
@k-man Ha Agreed and i love that they got Tom to do it...im sure there will be a lot of running involved.
As for the title, i read that since it moved to Universal that they are keeping the name Oblivion for sure. It was just Disney that wanted to change it...lame.
Its going to be awesome man!.
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2. K-Man
@nautical05 - Yeah, I follow slashfilm as well. They have been all over the Oblivion news.
By the way, is the title going to be Oblivion or Horizons? Its been going back and forth so much that I dont even know where it stands anymore.
And yes, I will definitely be checking out the graphic novel the day it comes out.
Lastly, it's funny that you say that about Disney because that was the VERY FIRST thing that came to my mind as well as soon as I heard they were dropping it and Universal was picking it up!! Hell yeah, bring on the more intense version!!
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3. Nautical
Oh man ive been so excited for this movie. Slashfilm has been fallowing it closely and i cant wait to buy the graphic novel. Also i think it was a good thing for Disney to pass this up because now it can be more intense.
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4. K-Man
I cant even tell you how excited this makes me! After Tron: Legacy, which exceeded any expectations I had for the film, I am a big fan of Joseph Kosinski and have been anticipating his next film with great enthusiasm. He is a real visionary director with great talent! The fact that Oblivion, which I have been following the progress of very closely, now has the green light, with Tom Cruise in the lead, is very, very exciting.
Cant wait to see how this turns out.
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5. RojoDiablo
This sounds like my kind of movie here, except for that PG-13 rating!
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6. Worth5Bucks
i still love tom cruise
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7. skywise
this is going to be interesting
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8. K.Guy
Yes! I wanted him to do it!
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9. Dan
Take it, Tom!
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10. m2
Very nice.
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11. Bawnian©-Dexeus
Should be fun
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12. CUPID
Cool, this does sound good.
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huh sounds good. ill check it out. tom hasnt done sci-fi in a while
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Scripting News, the weblog started in 1997 that bootstrapped the blogging revolution. launches today Permanent link to this item in the archive.
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I was part of the team that defined the product, the development was done at Betaworks in NY (where I am right now), the team led by John Borthwick, and a bunch of ex-AOLers. Betaworks is also an investor in Summize.
Here's the official blog post.
The idea of is that a lot more could be done with url-shorteners. I found I needed to develop my own for the NewsJunk project. They asked what it would take for me to use, I said: data. I need to know how many clicks each pointer got and where the clicks came from.
They gave me that, and thumbnails, permanent caching of the pages I'm pointing to (goodbye linkrot) and a lot of smart stuff going on behind the scenes that we're not ready to talk about yet. (Though we told Marshall and he explained.) Here's the info page for this post.
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A picture named sailboat.gifBiz Stone posted yesterday about the status of services connected to Twitter via their XMPP gateway. We knew about Summize, suspected that FriendFeed had a deal, and learned that there are two others.
We'd like to see Twitter connect their full output to anyone who wants it, but without directly saying so, Stone implies that there are technical reasons they can't.
I am not an expert on XMPP so I have to defer to others who are. They say it would be possible for Summize to allow anyone to subscribe to the flow they receive from Twitter, and this would be transparent to Twitter.
Gnip, a company whose founders I interviewed last week, asked for this arrangement, and even thought Summize was willing to provide them with the flow, Twitter said no.
This is a clear indication that it is an economic issue, not a technical one.
I wrote yesterday that changes things, offering a public utility model to compete with Twitter's company-owned model. It is built around the assumption that anyone can hook into the stream of any server, allowing a "federation" where being a citizen of one community means that you're a citizen of every community.
It seems then, long-term, there are three options for Twitter.
1. Open up their XMPP interface to all interested service providers, with the help of the community, so that it has no impact on the scaling of their servers. I'm almost 100 percent sure the developers would rally around such an idea, and help Twitter get this going.
2. Wait, and support the same federation protocol as, allowing Twitter users to participate in that community, on equal terms.
3. Build AOL-like barriers around their service, to force users to connect to Twitter users only through their software.
Obviously, from the way I've written it, you can tell that I think #3 is not really an option, not if they want to learn from the experience of instant messaging.
It seems to me that blogging, which came after IM, set the precedent for Twitter-like services, and while the compatibility between blogging services isn't perfect, it's pretty good. Because of RSS (and RDF and Atom), and the two blogging APIs (Blogger and Metaweblog) you have fairly good interop. I wish it had come out better, but it's still early for Twitter-like services, compatibility could still, theoretically, be perfect.
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We covered this topic on the radio show on Saturday and again in print on Monday, but I screwed up on one of the "Play Day" locations where donations are being accepted this weekend.
It's a very noble cause and worthwhile gesture on the part of the LVC, so it's worth repeating.
Here's the release from Whitehall AD Bob Hartman:
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The Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference and its Student-Athlete Character Council plan on assisting those affected the damage created by Tropical Storm Lee.
During the week of September 19-24, donations will be accepted to assist those in need. Each of the 12 LVIAC schools will be working to secure donations from its students during the school week. Cash donations and donations of gift cards will also be accepted at each school.
Additionally, on Saturday, September 24, the LVIAC is hosting its Boys’ Soccer and Field Hockey Play-days at four locations. Donations will be accepted at these sites from 9am – 2pm. Cash donations will be accepted at the ticket booths at the four game locations. The four specific sites are:
J. Birney Crum Stadium – Linden Street Gate
Franko Banko Field at BASD Stadium – Elizabeth Avenue Gate
Zephyr Sports Complex – Main Gate
Emmaus Memorial Field – Main Gate
The donations will be then taken to Schuylkill County to assist the families affected by flooding and destruction in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lee. The LVIAC would like to embrace our fellow schools and communities in need by helping to provide some of the basic day to day necessities.
Among the items that we are looking to secure are:
Personal care supplies and toiletries
Cleaning supplies
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Non-perishable food items
Pet supplies
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Paper supplies including toilet paper
Gift cards including gas cards Convenience store cards
The LVIAC Student Athlete Character Council is dedicated to the development and promotion of character and sportsmanship within the school, league and community. The SAC council is a group of top juniors and seniors chosen by athletic departments and administration to represent the 12 schools of the LVIAC. 48 student-athletes are a part of this community outreach program.
If you’d like to help in any additional way, please do not hesitate to contact the Athletic Director at your LVIAC school or check the LVIAC website at
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First, I want to warn everyone that this article may not be safe for work (or even safe for life). Edward Gein was one of the creepiest, craziest, and most deranged individuals to have ever lived, and he is the core inspiration for countless horror characters, films, books, and plays.
Characters inspired by Edward Gein:
• Norman Bates (Psycho)
• Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
• Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs)
Who is Edward Gein?
Edward Gein was an American murderer and body snatcher. He would sneak into gravesites and exhume corpses, bringing their remains back to his humble abode. With these remains, he would fashion clothing, furniture, and other knickknacks. When investigated, Gein admitted to making as many as 40 trips to three local graveyards near his house, yet he claimed to be in a “daze-like” state during most of those trips.
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• Similar to the character seen in Psycho, Gein had an odd fascination with corpses that resembled his mother, and he would only exhume the graves of recently buried middle-aged women.
• When Gein’s mother died, Gein remained in the house, yet he boarded up most of the rooms used by his mother. He lived in a small room next to the kitchen.
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• Leatherface’s name stems from his masks crafted from human skin. When the police finally raided Gein’s house, they found nine masks of human skin, among other paraphernalia crafted from human remains.
• In the original film depicting Leatherface, he wore three different masks, with each one representing a different personality. Edward Gein claimed that his fascination of masks fashioned from human skin came from his struggle with his sexuality and his personality.
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• If you have seen The Silence of the Lambs, you understand the creepiness of Buffalo Bill, and you may also remember his infamous dress fashioned from human skin. Yup, that’s not just a fictionalized creation of someone’s morbid mind. An incomplete skin dress was found in Edward Gein’s house. If that doesn’t make your skin crawl, you have nerves of steel.
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1. Jo says:
Books on serial killers and strange/deranged criminals have always interested me, I think I started reading them when I was like 11 and Ed Gein has always fascinated me. I think they based Hannibal Lecter on him too.
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What makes the Mississippi Delta unique? Come see for yourself at a celebration of all things Delta on Oct. 16, 2010 in downtown Tunica’s Rivergate Park.
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Delta Day begins early with a 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. For the second year, the Delta Dogs 5K benefitting the Tunica Humane Society will get people dashing from Veteran’s Park through parts of historic Tunica. Awards will be presented to the top three runners, the fastest runner in each age group and the fastest walker.
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Updated: October 10, 2010, 9:49 PM ET
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FONTANA, Calif. -- Crew chief Kenny Francis will join Kasey Kahne at Red Bull Racing in 2011, Francis and Kahne confirmed to Sunday.
"Of course he's coming," Kahne said with a grin, following a fourth-place finish in the Pepsi Max 400 at Auto Club Speedway.
Francis confirmed the move amid the clanging of wrenches during post-race teardown, but chose not to comment further.
"I'm going, but that's all I want to say right now," he said. Kahne signed a one-year contract with Red Bull, and in 2012 will move to Hendrick Motorsports. Red Bull sources said myriad scenarios -- answers they won't have until later -- will decide Francis' future past 2011. He could stay at Red Bull, or he could go with Kahne to Hendrick, sources said.
Francis took the reins of Kahne's No. 9 car in the 2005 season finale at Homestead, Fla., forming one of the most formidable pairs in the Sprint Cup Series. Since that time they have 10 victories together.
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January 26, 2011 | 10:15 p.m. CST
The New York Times columnist Charles Blow speaks at Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union on Wednesday. His lecture, 'A Lie Cannot Live: Rescuing Honest Political Debate From Apathy and Disengagement' was a part of the 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at MU.
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What Do Words Mean to Dogs?
One of the segments on the BBC show The Secret Life of Dogs that generated several interesting comments was the segment that showed “Betsy,” (not her real name, you gotta love that some dogs now have ‘nom de plumes’) retrieving an object after being shown just a photograph of it. Wow. That truly is amazing. It got me to thinking about the trouble I had a year or so ago when I tried to teach Willie to discriminate between toys based on a name. For over a year he’d been told to “Go get your toy,” and he’d pick out whatever toy he liked best that was nearby.
When I tried to teach him to touch or pick up a toy based on a different word (“ball” or “rope”), he became hopelessly confused. He became so stressed over the entire operation that I dropped it and went on to teach him other things. My best guess is that he had categorized all signals as requests for action, not as labels of an object. That’s a pretty big frame shift to make. And yet, here is Betsy, able to pick out 250 different objects by name and by just looking at a 2-dimensional photograph (which dogs, by the way, were not supposed to be able to do). And of course, there’s Rico, the other famous BC, who could not only pick out hundreds of objects, he could get the larger of two versions, AND could ‘fast map,’ or be asked to retrieve something he’d never heard of or seen before, and deduce that it was the only unfamiliar object in a group of familiar toys. Wow. These are some smart dogs.
Will now has learned labels of living things: he knows “Jim” and “Trisha” and “Sushi.” I can say “Go to the Barn” or “Go up the hill” and he runs the right way, but I suspect he doesn’t think of the “barn” or “hill” as a label of the object itself, but rather of an action and direction. The BBC segment got me rethinking about what Willie understands as an action and what he understands as a label. He knows “get your toy”… and I suspect understands that “toy” relates to the objects he plays with, but does he see it as a label or as an action? Is it more about playing with anything in front of him, or the objects themselves?
I’m inspired now to start testing this out with Will. I’m going to write down every word and movement I make that I think might be a cue to him, and what I think it means to him. This, needless to say, is going to take some time, so stay tuned for what I come up with. Meanwhile, I’d love to hear from you. How much of what your dog understands relates to an action, and how much is it a label of an object? Is there any difference between learning to label a living thing versus an non-living object? Willie definitely knows “sheep” and “Sushi,” and I wonder if it matters that the ‘object’ of a label is living or not? He knew all the names of my other dogs, in that he’d turn and look at them if I said “Where’s Lassie?” He gets excited when I say “Dinner,” but does it mean the actual food itself, or the action of eating them? See how interesting this can get?
Meanwhile, back at the farm: We are all continuing to heal. Willie played for hours with his new friend, Max, an adolescent Border Collie who lives not far away. Watching them run and run and run huge circles around the Orchard Pasture cheered me up immensely. The best part of it was the way they played, because Willie didn’t always play as well with others. Willie would start running with another dog, then get in front and air snap toward their face to stop their forward movement. Then he’d stand still with a satisfied look on his face. Look what I accomplished! Boy, am I a good herding dog! Eventually the other dog would just stop running, because what was the point? However, recently the lovely Dobberman Mishka seemed to have taught Willie to stop playing by herding. Mishka put up with his “herding” two times, and then growl-charged at Willie. Totally appropriate, very controlled; I remember saying “Good girl!” I was so impressed. Willie backed off with that confused, silly look that male dogs get around females who discipline them, and never tried it again. They began racing instead and now it’s Willie’s favorite game.
It helps that Max is fast. Really fast, and so is Willie, but neither can really beat the other, so they run and run and run in the snow, stop and get their breath and then run some more. And you’d think that would have tired Willie out enough to sleep through the evening? Of course not, he kept dropping toys in our lap all evening long. I think it just warmed him up. Here’s some photos of Max and Willie playing. Not the best photographs, but I love how it shows the world we live in right now. Black and white (dogs). Black and white (everything else!)
1. says
I’ve seen a dog who was trained to “read”. You could hold up a flashcard with various words written in block letters, like Sit and Down. Of course, the dog had just been taught to associate the shape of the word with an action, not to actually read, but it was still pretty cool. I haven’t watched the special yet, but it seems like Betsy could easily have learned to associate a particular picture with the act of retrieving a particular toy, without understanding that the picture was *of* the toy.
Corrie knows some toy names…”ball”, “blue toy”, “frisbee” (although we have to call it “the magical flying disk” while we’re in the house, lest he start bouncing off the walls). And he knows some locations, like the kitchen and the bathroom. And he can even tie them together sometimes, like “get your ball from the bathroom”. But I think you’re onto something with that being words for an action in his mind, not for the actual place or item.
2. Frances says
I am glad that the healing has started for you all – and what a wonderful time the two BCs are having!
Like you, I am fascinated by the subject of dogs and language. Mine must have a hell of a time trying to pick out meaningful terms and actions from the constant flow that comes their way, though! Starting agility has shown me just how imprecise (to be kind!) my communication can be with them – it really would help if I could remember the names of the pieces of equipment, and my left from my right, and run at the same time.
I was interested to come across Sean Senechal’s books on canine sign language – although more than a bit sceptical, too, especially when I realised the most glowing review of the book was written by the author. Has anyone any experience of teaching their dogs to communicate with them through signing, beyond the scratch-at-the-door or kick-the-water-bowl level? It would be amazing if it worked, but I was rather put off in the first few pages, when she used “literacy” to mean capability for language – much as I would like my dogs to settle down quietly with a good book, I think they are more likely to want to chew it than read it …
3. Amy W. says
Betsy was amazing!
The first time I really took notice and was amazed at my dog’s ability to understand what I was saying and take action on it was when I realized he understood the phrase ‘LET’S GO HOME.’ I take him to the park daily, and somewhere along the way, without realizing it, when it was time to leave I would say ‘let’s go home,’ and walk to the car. Then one day at the park, I said ‘let’s go home’ and my dog, Axle, stopped turned around and ran to the car and waited for me to open the door.
After thinking about it, a lot of things that he has learned are actions rather than labels. Even if I formally train him, it’s still usually an action that I want from him: sit, down, come, etc.
The pictures are great, I especially like the top one.
4. Mary Beth says
How fascinating! I agree…my dogs understand the action not the word. I hadn’t put two and two together until you said that.
I suppose scent articles in competitive obedience are the same way. The dog’s aren’t focusing on the objects in the pile, they are “going” and “scenting”.
My dogs have a huge vocabulary, but I’m pretty sure you’re right, they are all actions, not labels.
5. JJ says
I can’t think of anything I’ve taught my dog that wasn’t an action or can’t easily be interpreted as an action.
Duke’s bag of action tricks: sit, down, lie flat as a pancake, turn left, turn right (his left and right), get in the car, go potty, back, off, drop it, find it, catch (the food that I’m throwing in your general direction), etc.
OK, here’s one for you: Is “stay” an action?
I know it’s still more of a body thing than an understanding of a noun. It just struck as me as funny to include it in the list of action tricks above.
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What a fascinating subject! I never though of it before, but it seems obvious now why my dogs are so easily confused when I ask them to get a specific toy. They dash of at the “GO GET YOU…” part and then grab whatever is near, look at me with question marks in their eyes and seem to wonder that sometimes I am all excited about (when they got what I had in mind) it and sometime just look back expressionless (when it was not). However, they seem to be better with living beings, like a person or another pet. I wonder why that is the case?
7. Kristen says
My dog Belle does understand the difference between her toys. She can bring back (with reasonable accuracy)her: ball, tug, chewie, chickie, birdie, frisbee, blue cheeseburger, frogball, and raccoon. I feel pretty certain that she understands the nouns differentiate which toy she is supposed to bring. Otherwise I think most of the rest of what she understands is likely tied to action… “go to (back yard, flyball, Grandma’s, etc.)” The only one I’m not sure about is “Roxy”, her best dog friend. I don’t know if she knows that “Roxy” means “the dog” or “playing with the dog”. Not sure how to test that one.
8. JJ says
Here’s some thoughts this discussion has fired in my brain:
A poster above talked about being able to distinguish when her dog is barking at a person coming to her gate vs a squirrel in the yard. I would say that the dog is communicating about different nouns/things/persons as opposed to actions. So, if a dog can communicate/use his/her “words” to distinguish between nouns, why wouldn’t they be able to understand our words to distinguish between objects?
Alternatively, could we speculate that the dog is communicating that a person is “coming” vs a squirrel is “running”??? More about actions that objects? Perhaps the dog is communicating that “I want to *greet* a person” vs “I want to *chase* a squirrel”. Would it be the same bark for all desires to chase vs all desires to greet? In other words, is the different barking words really about an action the dog wants to do?
As speculated above, perhaps it is a matter of training. After all, isn’t this whole area of science about “behavior modification”? About training behaviors? We’ve been focused for years on verbs. So, it is any wonder that that is what our dogs exhibit in response to our words? Even our experiments testing a dog’s understanding of a word revolves around an action. For example, *point* to the object whose word I just said. Perhaps we need better experiments?
Here’s an honest question: How much does it matter? What would we learn if we find out that X% of dogs can indeed understand that different words mean different objects. Or what if we learn that dogs can only pick up actions from our words? What would that change? I’m not being critical of the discussion. I’m just trying to understand, “what’s the big picture”? Why do we care beyond academic curiosity?
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this happened several times with the horses over the weekend. We have 3 horses, 2 mares, 1 gelding. In this weather when the footing is too slippery they don’t get a lot of .real. excercise so they are a little wound up. Lucky for us, we have a beautiful indoor arena to turn them out in. When the 3 are out together, my mare seems to be the “fun police” and she will get in front of the other two, bounce to a stop and either buck or kick at them. I am sure this is to control forward movement, which worked most of the time. Once they slowed down, she would trot forward and do it again if they sped up.
My dogs are not so advanced as to understand words, but if I remember right the Cattle Dog, Skid boot, knew a huge vocab.
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I have tried to teach my dogs “go find” a certain person, but so far they have not got the names down. If I say “go find Michael” they will just go to the nearest person they find, or if we’re playing hide and seek they will search for whoever is missing.
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I lived with Labs for years. Big-hearted and brave, lovey and loyal, sloppy, goofy Labs. Purebred or mixed, some were smarter than others, but they’d all do ANYthing for food, even pretend they knew what I was talking about (well, maybe not don’t pull on the leash). If food was the endgame, any of them would and did do most of what I wanted. Like dogs do, each of them gave me generous gifts in return.
The last one, beautiful brown Gracey, had a horrible beginning and came from our humane society loaded with neuroses and wildly reactive behavior. Her amazing gift was to teach me what it is to bring a dog back from the brink with patience, consistency and love. After dying of bone cancer 5 years later, she sent me back to the shelter to get someone who is arguably the best gift of all.
From the minute he looked up at me from under his lashes, I felt Garrett was sent to me as a sort of reward for everything I’d ever done right for dogs. Not a Lab (surprise!), but an alien, some sort of handsome herder, he’s a dog so willing and smart that even at the age of 18 months, I never had to teach him anything. I just let him know which things he does that I like. Really.
He came as a rezdog (reservation dog) stray from the Oklahoma Cherokee, so I made sure he understood this is his forever home, and he fit in easily. Yes, he somehow knows all of the usual obedience (sit, stay, come, heel, cross with the light, how to be welcome anywhere, pretty much anything at all), what all of his toys are individually called and where they are. As a matter of fact, he usually keeps them all in a neat pile and all of his bones in another. As part of our arrangement, he does everything as long as I ask for nothing. Sort of. He charms everyone he meets, I don’t ask him to love cats or squirrels, and we both know how lucky we are. I am not making this up.
12. Trisha says
Re a few of the comments: I would never say that dogs can’t learn to label objects. I think it is overwhelmingly true that they can, and that many do. But every dog is different, and it seems to be much harder for Willie than for some other dogs. I am just interested in how dogs perceive our cues, and how their are ‘translated’ from person to dog. Regarding why would we care…? Well, partly it IS ‘academic curiosity’ for me. One of my first memories is lying on the living room floor, wondering what it was like inside the brain of my dog, Fudge. How much was it like mine? How different? That question has driven much of my life, so I guess I must think it’s important!
But beyond that, I think there are some important practical reasons to ask those kinds of questions. One is that people often assume their dog understands a cue exactly as the person does, when in fact the dog has an entirely different definition of the word or action. (At first, “Where’s Jim” was defined by Will as run to the window and get excited about something wonderful about to happen. I didn’t realize this until I said “Where’s Jim?” when he was sitting beside Jim.) Secondly, I think animal cognition is important relative to welfare issues. The more we discover about the internal states of sentient animals, the more some people will be might be willing to consider their welfare more seriously.
And, on another note: so interesting that Holly’s horse ‘played’ the same way as Will!
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This is all very interesting to me. My dogs have always have a good vocabulary. My current boy, Tag (chocolate lab – 8 years old today!) knows much more than most people give him credit for. The best is when he brings me a shoe/slipper (without being asked…and he does bring it to me…that retriever thing going on, ya know), I tell him to “go get the other one” and he does. He has done this since a wee pup. If I’m sitting in my office and ask him to go get my slippers, he searches around the house until he finds them. If I say, “in the living room”, and point down the hall, he goes to the living room. Yeah, I know, cues given. He takes direction from pointing very well, too. Anyway. He knows the names of several of his toys…warthog, kong, little kong (I find it amazing that he can differentiate between the two…course, am sure I emphasize the word ‘little’), & ball. Those are the main ones. He also knows food dish. He will pick up anything from the floor that I ask him to (paper, phone, remote, book, fabric, etc.), though that is probably not pertinent to this conversation. ha. Just sayin’.
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Although Merlin will not “go find [object]” I have figured out that he knows at least 100 words. Most of them are food/prey/fun related. Mention “Tastee Freeze” in a sentence and he will head towards it on the next walk (even if that walk is 2 hours later). The neighbors know to call squirrels “The S word” if he is within hearing or he will start scanning all the trees and telephone poles in the area. Most recently I realized he knew the word “soup” when I was talking to my mother on the phone and she asked what I was going to do with the leftovers I had. I gave the one word answer “Soup.” and he jumped up, looked at me, licked his lips, ran to the kitchen and sat by the stove.
He can also read the words “SIT” “DOWN” “STAND” “UP” (ie beg) and “SHAKE” in both English and a symbolic language I made up, but if we don’t practice it at least once a month he loses the ability and we have to start over from scratch. I worked on reading in the hopes that we could move on to words like “COOKIE” and “OUTSIDE” so that he could communicate with me better, (no matter what he wants his method of telling me is to stand by me, stare and whine until I guess the right thing) but he couldn’t get beyond the basic five commands.
15. Shalea says
I have tried to teach a dog labels for objects (his different toys), but the dog in question (greyhound) was really, really not interested. He seemed to appreciate the thought when I brought him a new toy, but that’s about it.
My current dog is very nearly blind, and so I attempt to apply labels to sounds he reacts to (“that’s a squirrel/truck/heat pump/etc.”). Not sure if it’s working (if he’s applying the label I give to the sound he hears) or if he takes my acknowledgment of the sound as a sign that it’s nothing he needs to be concerned with. It’s worth noting that if I tell him “that’s a person” his reaction is entirely different than it is to other random noises (because people just might pat the dog). But he could just be associating the word with the action of getting patted.
We do play a label game with him – “find ” – but again, he’s very inclined to seek out a person anyway so it’s very hard to say if he associates the name of the person as a label for that person.
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My young BC understands the word “get” and will wait for the name of what he is to go get. I tried to write down all the names of toys, objects, and people he knows — it’s a long list! He has down at least 30 object names. And since he destroys a lot of toys, the list is continuing to evolve. I’m not sure he understands “go”, as I use it in agility too often. He’s definitely more verbal than my Labs. The Labs tend to respond better to visual cues. Makes sense, in the field, you stop a Lab with a whistle, then give directional signals. BCs use the whistle as a verbal cue.
Interesting idea with the flash cards, I should try that! A great rainy day game.
17. Lacey H says
I’ve noticed that several of my little foster dogs have learned the names of my dogs quickly, often before they’ve learned their own new names – new because either they were strays, names unknown, or because they showed a bad reaction to the name they came in with, such as cowering. They showed they knew my dogs’ names by turning to look at the dog I spoke to, without glancing at me first. I take glancing at me as the sign they’ve begun to learn their new names.
18. Ed says
My dog knows the names of a couple dozen things, except when she doesn’t. She’s either at high-90-something percent accuracy, or pure chance (or worse – sometimes she just keeps targeting or grabbing the same thing over and over or runs up and down not targeting or fetching anything!), depending on her mood. When I was graphing what she learned, it was very clear that sometimes she didn’t want to listen. (She knows several toys; some things I’m likely to drop in the kitchen; the DVD, TV, and Cable remotes, some of her body parts, etc.)
However, she has never failed when I ask her to target a person by name. Not sure what that means.
I know dogs aren’t supposed to generalize (and I’ve never quite understood what that means). One rainy day, when I was trying to find things to do, I moved her “place,” a cheap doormat, into various rooms and asked her to go to her place or put her back paws on her place or whatever. We eventually went into the den, which has a variety of throw rugs around, and I put her place behind a chair and called her in. Her first try was the closest rug – which by the way is at least 10 times the size of her place. Her next try was the next-closest rug. Obviously, although she knows the difference between her place and another dog’s place (they’re different colors and I assume smell different) she also knows that her “place” is carpet and not hardwood. That’s not an action, that’s the nature of thing.
I’m with Willie – there are some things that seem to come easily to most that are completely beyond me!
Merlin’s Mom – the need for regular refresher courses is interesting. Do you have any thoughts about why the flashcards won’t stick?
19. Carrie says
One of my BC’s got really frustrated, just like you described Willie, when I tried to teach him the names of toys and asking him to touch the so and so toy. After reading this blog posting I would definetly say that he thinks of the words he knows as actions. “Frisbee,” is not a round disc, it is the act of playing fetch with that particular shaped object. I can only think of one label he might know as a label. When I am finished playing and my husband is still up for it, I will tell him “I am all done, go play with daddy.” Even then, he might think of “daddy,” as the act of switching play mates.
This is also my boy who does not enjoy doing anything unless it has a purpose. He will do agility, but gets very frustrated because he doesn’t see the point of it; “because I said so” just isn’t enough. His agility frustration is an almost idential reaction to his label frustration. Maybe he is frustrated because he does not see the point to labels? He has all the capability of learning them, he is incredibly smart, it may be that he doesn’t have the need for labels to communicate, so why learn them? I wonder how I could make labels “worth it,” in his mind to try this out.
20. David says
I’m wondering how the ability to identify an object in a photograph relates to being able to identify something being reflected in a mirror. We have an English Shepherd puppy who at four months figured out how to look at something in a mirror and react to it as a reflection. (Which was the equivalent of me waving a toy behind him as he looked at me in the mirror.)
21. says
Excellent observation for words. My dogs understand words as things, and words as actions. They can even retrieve a specific toy, but only because they like it.
22. says
Although I haven’t gone to really teach my two dogs a lot of different words, I know that they do understand many of them. For example, sometimes I’ll just say the word ‘ball’ without one in sight and my boy will actually look in the direction of one or go to get one. Same thing with ‘doggie’. When I say that word, they know that there’s either one outside or on TV.
23. Susan says
Hmmm, I’m struck by the dog retrieving an item when shown the picture, as I’m having difficulty teaching Arie “match to sample” with 3 dimensional objects. I’ve backed off and been pondering how to do this, as she has a large history of reinforcement for hot targeting, and often ends up choosing an item she had previously chosen before in a prior trial (correctly, though purely by chance).
I’ve been considering using a stack of cards like what is used in the kids memory game where you try to find the matched pairs, there are usually simple graphics of toys, etc. But, I’m not sure if that would be too hard at this stage, was planning on doing that later. On the third hand, it might simplify things to not have a 3 dimensional object. And its a lot cheaper to print things up than to keep buying duplicates of various different objects, especially since at this point I’m trying to avoid re-using objects until she gets a better handle on what I’m looking for. On the fourth hand- maybe it is too visually difficult a task.
24. Alexandra says
Oh, that’s a very interesting difference between types of labels. I had never thought of it that way before, but it makes a lot of sense. Copper, my lab, knows a lot of words. Now that I think of it, most of the words he knows refer to actions and living things. He is very interested in whatever his people are doing and seems to listen very carefully when we speak, often staring intently or cocking his head. We joke that he uses telepathy as I can generally figure out what he wants from his expressions when he stares at me.
I think he does know the words for “go get your… ball/stick/toy/tuggie/bone” with toy being whatever object he wants and the others being specific things. He will usually bring the correct object that you ask him for, although I didn’t make a concerted effort to teach him. I will play fetch or tug with any of those toys, so I don’t think he considers their names as referring to a specific activity. I think those are about the only object labels he knows. He definitely knows the names of living things like kitties, deer, bunny, my husband, other family members, his best dog friends, and places like upstairs, car, and outside. All the other many words I can think of refer to commands to action such as obedience and agility commands, or things he can do like “go lie down,” and “who wants dinner?”
That is pretty amazing that the dog can find an object from a photo. I can’t wait to watch that BBC special.
25. Roberta says
I have observed that consistency matters. My husband calls my dog’s toys “toys.” I call her toys with eyes (no matter how many legs the toy has — or how many eyes — “dollies.” I tell her to go find a “dolly” so we can “fetch” and she will. If I tell her to go get the “other one,” she will. If I ask her to fetch and she comes back without her “dolly,” I tell her, “Where’s your dolly?” and she’ll go get it. She reacts much faster when I use the “sign language” of my hands opening up and out to show her that my hands are empty and I don’t have a dolly.
At a time, I envisioned that I would teach her to distinguish between her toys, put her toys in her box, take a particular one out, and deliver a particular one to her papa, but she can’t see the use in it and would rather pester the cat, who doesn’t have to understand language because he reads minds (smiles).
I’ve enjoyed reading the anecdotes here of what people (who are probably diligent in practice as well as in consistency) have been able to do with dogs. I particular enjoyed reading about Garrett. I had a “Garrett” (Bear Doggie) at a time in my life once, a part wolf. I wonder if Sam’s Garrett might have a bit of wolf in him, being a reservation dog and all. Sometimes I thought my Bear Doggie could just read my mind, like my cat does, but in reality I’m sure, like Garrett, he was just a gift.
26. Kat says
This is fascinating and since I read your blog this morning I’ve been experimenting with Ranger. I put two of his toys on his bed and asked him to get one by name. He grabbed the other one and played with it enthusiastically. I should mention that both were toys we hadn’t played with in months. I took the one he’d grabbed saying “give, tiger cat” and put it back on the bed. I put him in a down stay and put another toy, one that had been a great favorite months ago, on his bed with the tiger cat toy. I asked him to get booda and he didn’t move but looked puzzled which is when I remembered that we’d been in the habit of calling that particular toy booda booda. I asked him to find booda booda and he ran over and put his nose on it then grabbed the tiger cat and played with it tossing it up and down. I can’t say I didn’t indicate the booda toy with my eyes but he clearly understood I meant one toy over the other. I think that Ranger does recognize nouns as naming objects. He certainly recognizes nouns that name people. When he asks for a walk and someone else is going to take him I can say “Alexandra will take you” and he’ll go looking for my daughter or “Dad will take you” and he’ll switch his attention to my husband. I’m not sure I entirely grasp the distinction between noun as object and noun as action. If he can select the named object I’d argue that he knows that noun in some context. I’m not sure how to tell whether that understanding is comparable to mine–a symbolic sound representation/label for a specific object–or whether he is associating the sound label with an action that involves that object. I do know that his life is enriched by these discussions as they prompt me to experiment and try things to see what he can do, what he can learn and what he’s able to understand.
27. Beth says
Growing up, I had a very smart Chesapeake Bay Retriever, who would do anything to have you throw a tennis ball for him. I could ask him to get his ball (i.e. tennis) , another ball (i.e another tennis ball), a hard ball, a soft ball or a football. He knew the names of all of them. The softball and football were a bit big to fit in his mouth, but he would do his best to bring them to me. He keep many of his toys outside in a manzanita bush, where he kept all of his precious possessions, but sometimes they were left around the yard. I never really knew where they were, so I couldn’t be giving him clues about what to bring.
He also would go and get the newspaper for us each morning. He would run to the top of our very steep driveway and bring it into the house. (If our paper was missing, he would take the neighbor’s!) I suspect that some dogs associate “Go Get XXX” with a what is typically gotten at that time of day or other specific situation. We usually didn’t play ball first thing in the morning. But, I believe he understood both nouns and actions. He also knew go for walk, go for ride or go for a swim.
I also taught him hand signals. He would back up or move to the right or left and come forward (all the while facing me). So he could move in the shape of a square with out me saying anything. I was just 14 when we got him and really didn’t know much about training, but he was very food and ball motivated and easy to train.
Now I have 2 cats and the only word I am really sure they understand is ‘birdies’. They are pretty smart (almost telepathic about many things). I have clicker trained them to respond to hand signals, but I am convinced they are unable to differentiate between words, even between their own names. Intonation of words is really all they get verbally. It’s really worse than the old Far Side Cartoon “Blah Blah Blah Ginger”.
I think many of us are fascinated by what animals understand and feel. Understanding the differences in what and how they learn helps us create a better life for them.
28. Debra says
I had to laugh at your description of Willie when you tried to get him to bring toys by names. I had watched the same show and immediately tried to get my dog to bring me toys by name. Of course my expectations were way too high and he became confused and just tried to bring me toys randomly. I later noticed in the yard that he knows toys in a different context. There I have always asked him to interact with toys by name – a frisbee, a stick, and a ball. I was more disciplined about using a clicker when I was training outside and I wonder if that made a difference. (In the house I was more casual – in the yard I would have to walk farther if I couldn’t get him to bring the toy I wanted!).
I love the pictures of Willie playing with his friend. Recently my younger aussie has found a new lab mix friend to play with in our corral. She funs as fast as him and I think it’s the same thing as you describe – she keeps up or passes him and he can’t do his usual herding turning or nipping trick. It was so funny to watch the first time he realized she was keeping up (or passing him). Total look of confusion as he had to readjust his thinking.
29. Dobe mom says
Interesting question. I’d say my doberman does know certain objects. He can find several of his toys by name. We are training in competitive obedience so for example in our last class, we were working on scent articles and the instructor put toys in the pile of unscented articles as a twist on the exercise. He seemed to understand I wanted the scented article, not the toy or the other articles. When we are training at home I can put him in the bedroom, hide his dumb bell in the living room and then send him to find it….he knows I don’t want the ball or the rope toy or his bone that are also lying around. I do use different words if I want him to retrieve his dumb bell vs. his scent article vs. his ball when we are playing.
My former doberman surprised me one day….I had put his collar on the nightstand the night before and then forgot about it. When I was going to take him for a walk the next day, I was looking for it and said something to him about where I did I put his collar??? He ran in the bedroom and got it and brought it to me. I had no idea he knew what his collar was…..had never tried to teach him that word before.
30. says
My quadriplegic brother used to have a service dog, Marilyn, a blonde Great Dane, who could go get items whose names she knew and take them to specific people she knew. Once he asked her to go back to his van, get my purse and bring it to me. She knew “purse” was an unfamiliar object and selected it, and I was an unfamiliar person (not him or his wife) so she brought it to me–except she picked it up by the bottom and we had to go back to the van to get all the items that had fallen out on the way! Still, I was impressed.
She was also trained to run around behind him at a curb cut and jump up, pushing him with all four paws on his back until he was up on the curb. They used to stop pedestrian traffic in the city as people watched this process.
I have tried to teach my dogs to distinguish objects since then, but without the same success.
Sadly, Marilyn didn’t live long–8 years–but we have great memories.
31. says
I have a dog I rescued from a trash container. I have him for 3 years now, and I taught him basic stuff like sitting, down and staying… except he doesn’t like staying much hehe… I like how simply calling his name he starts swirling his tail around.
32. Frances says
Very, very interesting discussion – I wonder if associating different actions or games with different toys might speed up learning the names? The noun versus verb thing could explain why I have struggled to get mine to differentiate – they know the difference between fetch it games, and find it games, but I have tended to use the same toys for both. I think I will experiment with different sets of toys for different activities, and see if they leafn more easily.
33. Anna says
I had not really thought about it until this blog came up but my dogs, even at their young ages, know quite a few words. How exactly the words work in their brain I don’t know. My14 month old Rudy knows “Where is ______?” Grammy, Mommy, Pattie (the cat), Penny etc. by looking at them if they are in sight or going to see where they are if not. However unthinking human that I am I sometimes ask “Where is Penny?” but at other times ask “Where is your sister?” referring to his corgi sister Penny and both statements invokes the same response toward Penny so two words represents the same thing to him. Then poor Penny if she is not in sight he goes, finds her, grabs her neck and drags her back to me… she is the only “thing” he ever fetches. Then again if he ever fetched his 84 year old Grammy he would be in BIG trouble so maybe he is smart enough to know that too.
34. Ann W in PA says
Interesting! I came up with a list of 55 cues Rowdy knows… while some are object names, each cue involves him interacting with the object in some specific way (jump through the tire, go collect dollars from people) and thinking it over with this new perspective, I’m sure he is perceiving those cues as me asking him to DO something. I generally always ask him to do the same thing with each object. He does seem to know some words that are sort of amplifiers, like ‘more’ and ‘farther,’ but those took longer for him to get, and I’m unsure of what they really mean to him, only that they elicit what it is I’m wanting at the time.
Somewhat related… I’m teaching a clicker class for the first time, and it has been so interesting how differently each dog learns. One of the goals of class is to get the dogs to be more creative in trying to figure out what the person wants them to do, and just build the learning relationship, so we’ve been playing shaping games. Some of the “tricks” we’ve been shaping fall into different categories: interacting with an object (like 101 things to do with a box), interact with a person (targeting nose-to-hand), interacting with a place or area (like go to a mat or place marked on the floor), moving a body part (shake your head). I expected the dogs to just be more savvy or less savvy at learning, but it is so interesting that different dogs find some of the concepts way more difficult to understand than others, and have a hard time grasping what this new game is, when they are very savvy with the other ‘categories.’ My Rowdy had a hard time with body movements, and it was absolutely hilarious teaching him to move his head – I had to break it down to teeeeeny steps and have good timing since he was prone to choose some other behavior he was doing at the same time as the ‘thing I was looking for’ – thus far the result is a sort of Parkinsons-esque movement, but at least he’s getting that sometimes our games might involve him moving a part of his body around. One dog, who immediately grasped all the other games, at first just did not recognize the concept that the criteria might have something to do with being near a specific place on the floor. It seems like with shaping, you get to observe more closely just how the dog is sorting out the task on his own, since you’re giving less help than using a different method like luring, where all of the dogs have performed almost identically (like training the target stick, and then using it to teach them to spin.) But definitely, once the dog worked through a ‘category’ once, he was better able to understand a similar game later. I can’t tell if they actually are learning concepts, to pay attention to aspects of their environment they previously ignored, or if they are just adding to their mental list of ‘things that might be good guesses,’ but they definitely each came to class with a unique way of looking at a problem.
35. says
I loved the BBC program for lots of reasons. Facinating!
About words
I’ve tried (not persistently) to teach my dogs over time the difference between their toys with little success. I think it’s more a lack of my consistent persistence, than their inability to learn. My own lack of understanding about training, and impatience with the task, certainly played a part.
About actions
I’ve clicker trained my current guide dog to understand how to do certain things, like; show me elevator buttons, show me security card readers and automatic door openers, point to door handles, and find chairs. She’s a quick study and loves the clicker game.
At the peak of our training exercises, I noticed we were inadvertently putting a chain of behaviors together, and I pondered how she thought about the words and actions she was learning. To me it became clear that as we entered my workplace, finding the elevator button, then finding the security card reader and pointing to the door handle were a short chain of behaviors, that though separate, behaviors, all lead to getting us to a certain destination.
It sseems to me, that as you said Trisha, over time different dogs seem to have a different facility for learning words.
The thing that was most facinating to me about the program, was the emphasis on the thousands, or possibly hundreds of thousands of years of bonding and domestication that have created a unique cooperative relationship between canine and human, and the impact that unique relationship has had on each species.
I deeply value the learning I’ve experienced through clicker training, behaviorism in general, and ethology, yet I’ve felt there’s an aspect missing in each of those disiplins that doesn’t take into account the experience I’ve had with each of my guide dogs.
There is a level of understanding that develops over time that comes from spending 24 hours a day, seven days a week together, in all kinds of situations.
There is an interdependence that is deeply engrained in the relationship.
Because blind handlers don’t have all the information they may need in a certain situation, and their dog often has more information than they do, there is a silent communication that develops over time between dog and handler.
While guide dogs are taught to do many things, there are also certain behaviors, that because of their work, they are prohibbited from doing. That training in inhibiting some behaviors, spills over into their lives in other ways. An example is a friend’s guide was asked by her companion to pick up a frisby and carry it outside. Guides are taught not to take objects out of their homes, because the blind handler may not see that they have something in their mouths. The companion thought the dog was stupid, because another dog he knew could do this “simple,” behavior. He wasn’t taking into account the training of the dog, and why that training inhibited the dog from performing the behavior.
A question that behaviorists have given me pause to think about, is how much of what we teach a dog inhibits them from doing things they might otherwise think to do on their own?
With guides, we teach them to think and problem solve, but only under certain circumstances. A dog that is too “busy,” or thinks too much, may not be well suited for the work. Being still and quiet is an important part of the job as well.
Thanks for turning us on to this program!
36. says
My little dog is quite intelligent, I think. She learns quickly, reasons well and is generally pretty quick on the uptake. That said, she is not terrific with verbal labels. Much better at following my “eyes pointing,” hand gestures etc. I haven’t really worked with her too much on labels … but she doesn’t seem to get “find Bruce” or “find Carolyn” although she certainly understands exactly “find it” which refers to a treat. I’ve been working with her on Left and Right recently, trying to give minimal visual cues and concentrate on verbal. She’s making progress but I wouldn’t say she’s quick on this one.
37. DebC says
This is all very fascinating – I love hearing about other’s experiences with their dogs. I think that Bo (border collie) does have some concept of words – at least I thought he did. Now I am not as positive because is it the words or the action? I still think he has some words….if I tell him to “go find (insert name)” he does actually go find that person. If I say “go get your chicken (or ball)” he does come back with that item. But if I say “time for bed” is he going to his crate because it’s bed time, or that ‘bed’ means go to your crate = get a biscuit? One big difference between Bo and Dozer (Lab mix): if I point at an item Bo will look in the direction I am pointing, Dozer will look at my finger/hand.
38. Jane says
I’ve recently been discovering that the capacity to learn a lot of words does not necessarily track with the dog’s overall intelligence, or at least intelligence in different areas besides language. My previous dog, a Lab/husky mix, was a poor problem solver in general and took a bit longer than average to learn new tricks, but had an immense vocabulary, many of the words picked up “accidently” (like when you suddenly realize one day that they react mightily when you say “toast” or “popcorn”, without ever having meant to teach them this). She truly was one of those dogs in whose presence you found yourself spelling things, rather than saying the full word. Yet this same dog could not in twelve years figure out how to get out of a room by pushing on the door that was merely ajar, and not closed.
In contrast, my new dogs (both rescued cattle dogs) learn tricks lightning-fast, and have quickly solved every food puzzle toy I’ve ever put in front of them, but I’d be surprised if they’ve learned more than about fifteen or twenty words in the year I’ve had them. It still shocks me a bit. I really think they are incredibly attuned to subtle body movements and the overall tone of my voice, rather than the specific words, and that this is how they learn. I did try to teach one of them specific toy words, and I think you’re on to something with the “call to action” rather than “label” idea–every request to “get your XXX” was met with an enthusiastic leap toward whichever toy he preferred at that moment, which usually was not the one requested.
39. says
Interesting post and very provocative comments here. Makes me think a lot about how Puzzle and I interact at home and in the field and the sense she seems to make of words that might be different than the sense *I* think she makes of them.
“Find” — that verb she loves, she understands is associated with human scent located all the way to its source. She also understand that, when presented with a scent article, “Find THAT” means ignore every other human scent and find only the one in the scent article. She does seem to understand that THAT can change from day-to-day, search to search, and that the whole sequence is about taking a good wuff of the scent article, memorizing its signature, and then locating that scent again in a host of others.
At this point Puz can select some toys by name when I ask her to, but not all of them, and this specificity seems to have come to her with more difficulty than search commands. Certainly, we’ve worked much less at this! “Pink ball” she gets — but she may struggle to differentiate between the fuzzy octopus (Pooz-a-pus) and the fuzzy snake (Sneaky Snake), both of which have similar textures are long. Plush Leo she has learned — it’s her favorite toy of all, and she knows when I croon “Go get Leeeeee—ooohhhhhh” what to bring back, including all the bits that go inside.
She knows “Where’s …?” means we’re looking for something. She has begun to find the other dogs or cats in the house by name — some more easily than others, which suggests they have some marked significance for her I don’t recognize? knows them better? likes them better? — but her finds of them aren’t with the consistency we see in the search field finding a human.
Puz does know some sign language. All the basic commands — sit, stand, lie down, wait — but she also knows “ready to go?” and “good girl, pretty girl” and “I love you.” The first time she smiled and wagged when I signed good girl and pretty girl and I love you in the same way she smiles and wags when I say it, I was thrilled. That said, I know 50% or more of that message is carried in my body language, which is probably identical in both instances. Heck, maybe there’s just a twitch of endorphin when I say it or sign it, and she smells the I love you rather than sees it.
I love the peeks and maybes such questions raise.
A very interesting thread!
40. Rebecca says
My dog Maddie knows,”Go find Cleo.” as a cue to find one of the cats who needs daily medication, but would prefer to skip said medication. However, if Maddie is in a room that does not contain Cleo, she will show me where any other cat in the room is located. Which is sort of weird, since she differentiates if Cleo is in the room. Somehow, she has generalized find Cleo=action involving alerting on a cat, even though I never reinforce her for finding the other cats.
Maybe annoying cats is self reinforcing for her, and hope springs eternal. Though about every 10th time, she will run out of the room and entice Cleo to chase her back to where I am (they are buddies). I haven’t figured out what the difference is in the two scenarios, except maybe whether or not Maddie knows exactly where Cleo happens to be at that specific time.
41. says
A busy mind keeps one out of trouble!
Very interesting. I’ll have to do some testing at home. Off the top of my head.
I find the males in my home are more action driven: Pug, Auzzie, Beagle where as my female beagle LOVES to learn specifics along with actions. She’s a brainiac.
I wondered about that a while ago when watching THEM try to communicate with ME ;
ie…they want me to pick something up like a ball, tug toy or some food that they can’t get to (I play hide popcorn), they look, sit, point with paw or bark once until I figure out what it is they want. If all the toys are in a pile, the boys will wait until I pick up the one he feels like playing with…
Using their , body language for actions or states of mind/emotions…I can’t think of any way they use either to “label” something FOR me to discriminate.
Maybe that’s why some of my dogs look to me like they don’t see the point of learning something specific, we already have a communication in place that works just fine :)
42. Kim says
My eldest dog has a heck of a vocabulary. I used to think that she was learning more of how things were said and less of what was said, but I did some proofing both with myself and others saying things in several different tones and her reactions were largly the same.
So far she knows several toys by name (“get your” rope, ball, ring, frizbee and bear (all fuzzy things are “bears”)), bath (she hates them), hungry, thirsty, outside, potty, walk, bone (chewing time!), bye bye (car ride), bed, out (get out of the room), move (get out of my way), find it or find + toy name, not to mention all the trick, agility and obedience words (plus the “sign language”) she knows too.
But funny enough, she doesn’t seem to attribute names to living things…with the exception of a very unusual cat I had for 9 years. She knew Foley alright, because he make sure she did ;) However, I’m the only living thing in this world that matters to her. The current cats and my other dog are definately not intentially on her radar!
43. says
My BC Fenway is very vocal. The whines and barks are clearly his signals to me that he wants me to take action: throw the ball, I need to pee or I’m hungry. That’s simple and not at all remarkable.
But there are times when he yodels at me. These are connected with happy play. I’ve begun to yodel back to him and we’ve been having “conversations”. He seems utterly delighted that I am talking “dog” to him. During these times he seems to stop wanting something and is just interested in sharing some talk. I’m thrilled at this development because it seems to me our bond is getting even tighter, if that’s possible!
My former BC used to do some groaning (that’s the best way I can describe it) while he was getting cozy in bed. I would mimic his sounds and we would do a duet that could last for minutes, and get softer and softer until he drifted off to sleep. If I changed my pitch
44. Kerry L. says
Most interesting ideas. I would say that Walter associates my words with actions or the anticipation of actions. Sit, down, out, supper, ride, ready?, etc. I’ve deliberately avoided using words like treat and cookie just to avoid his over-exuberant reactions.
45. lin says
Old Pup seems to know actions much more than nouns, and body language and tone much more than words. She’s not interested in toys, and though she does seem to know my husband and me by name, when he tells her, “Find Lin,” if I’m walking with them, Old Pup doesn’t seem to know what to do. So she probably associates “Find Lin” with a hide and seek game.
I wonder if, because scent is so important to dogs, that they could learn nouns better if they were associated by scent. If, say, each of their toys or objects were dabbed with a different perfume, and we gave them a scent strip and told them, “Find”
46. Katie says
When people ask me how many signs/cues my puppy knows I never consider half of them when I answer. I, too, finally took the time to sit and write them all down. One in particular caught my interest. Lily is only four months old and recently figured out how fun it is to grab the end of the toilet paper roll and run around the apartment until she reaches the couch. As cute as this looks in the movies, it’s definitely not cute after the first time. (Well, it kind of still is but I’m not about to tell her that.) Eventually I taught her “out,” which basically is the cue to walk out of the bathroom and not come back in. I never used it in any other context but started to wonder if I could. At four months and one week it definitely works! Just for fun I tried it from the kitchen and with no hand cues or body blocks she walked out and sat in the living room. Lily’s repeated this behavior in different rooms and different homes. I’m continually amazed by how smart she is!
47. says
This article really got me thinking about what my dogs understand. I would say mine primarily know things by the action and not the item. I think this is because it’s what I have taught them from pups or when they first became part of our family. Now I am going to have to observe mine and see what they react to more.
48. Susanna says
Great article, really anjoyed reading about how your BC play and herding gets mixed together, since my BC is exactly the same. Runs like mad and then ‘attacks’ the other dog and when they stop he tries to get them to run again. My terrier is so sick of him but is not ‘strong’ enough to tell him off perperly to stop him doing it
49. Mihaela says
I am thinking that dogs normally (i.e without the two-leggeds around) do not use vocalizations to identify objects. It may be that smell, taste, texture or a combination, are the equivalents of words in their minds for that purpose. So it’s very likely that they don’t really regard the words we say as labels for those objects. It might be more like “when the two-legged makes a group of sounds including ‘ball’, I have to DO something about ‘the ball’: run to it, touch it, fetch it etc”. On the other hand, even at this level, they may have the capacity to generalize (much like we do when we transform words into notions). Otherwise, how would they know, for instance, that we mean ‘ball’ for a small round evenly colored thing tasting of rubber (i.e small rubber ball), as much as for a larger round patterned thing with rough texture (i.e tennis ball)?
Sorry, Trisha, this is what happens when you have a blog: you have to read through stuff like this and act interested…
50. says
A little late in response, but I think there is a lot of variation in dogs as to whether they understand words as relating to objects or actions. I believe the variation to be essentially innate, and not directly related to the intelligence of the individual dog.
My oldest Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Elmo, came to me as an adult dog (almost 4) with very little training. I trained and competed with him in obedience and agility. He certainly understood words as relating to actions, but I sometimes ran into trouble training him because he had a different understanding of a particular word or phrase than I expected. For instance, when I went to teach him the directed retrieve for Utility, I could not get him to retrieve the glove. Which made no sense, he loved to retrieve, and had no hesitation about carrying around any object. Finally one day I tossed down the glove and said “take it!” and he went over to the piano and looked very deliberately towards the top, where his dumbbell was stored out of reach. I don’t know how much more clear he could have made it that “take it” to him meant the dumbbell! So I tossed the glove again, and said “glove!” (a new word to him), and he happily retrieved it. He would retrieve it on any command EXCEPT “take it”.
Now I’m working with a bitch of the same breed, a few years younger, and I’ve had her and trained her from 13 weeks of age. I think she might know what “ball” means, though to her, that would only apply to a tennis ball, since that’s the only toy she has any interest in. Beyond that, I don’t think any words relate to objects in her mind, while she knows many commands, they all relate to actions. She’s a brilliant dog, one of the best canine problem solvers I’ve ever encountered, and she understands a lot of phrases I never actually tried to teach her, but they only relate to actions.
So, 2 dogs, same breed, trained by the same person, but with very different understandings of words. And the one who relates words to objects the best is the dog that had little early mental stimulation. To me, that says it’s an innate variation.
51. Michelle says
I recall one evening when my shepherd-collie mix Sophie was about three years old. Unbeknownst to Sophie, I was planning to leave her at the kennel the next day and so had no intentions of giving her a bath, even though she was smelling a bit doggy. As I was petting her, I observed, “P.U. You stink!” Sophie looked at me, sighed, and obediently took herself into the shower for a bath. I had never intentionally taught her this, but I guess she’d heard “P.U. You stink!” before I got out the towels and dog shampoo enough to act on the verbal cue.
52. Deanna in OR says
Regarding dogs interpreting written or drawn symbols as having meaning or as cues–
A couple of years ago, a newsletter from the Assistance Dog Institute (now Bergen University of Canine Studies) had an article about how they taught several of their service-dogs-in-training to respond to big “flash cards” with either symbols or simple written words as cues for behaviors They apparently could distinguish between several different cues, all on the same large white card stock. It was fascinating. One of these days I might try this with my collie and my BC.
My collie, Willow, is really good with “Right” and “Left” in agility–sometimes when I get mixed up and say “jump right” while my body is screaming “jump left”, she’ll start to change leads to the right and then realize, no, she really meant left and save my run–while barking at me to Pay Attention, mom!
53. Mary says
I, too, have a border collie that seemed confused when I tried to teach him the names of toys, and I ALSO came to the conclusion that he thought the word was a command for action. After all, most of the words I say to him have an action associated with it. “Upstairs” means to go upstairs. “Outside” means to go outside. “Potty” means to urinate or defecate. And when we’re doing agility, “jump” means to go over a bar. “Tunnel” means to run through the tunnel. And when herding, “come bye” means to run clockwise, etc. I’m happy that someone else came to the same conclusion I did!
54. Steve B says
Well, I don’t have an answer, but my experience is my last dog could distinguish between 8 different toys. The game became “go get toy X,” which he would bring and then wait for me to tell him to get something else. But it started with him bringing me a toy and my saying “Good X!” as we played with each toy in turn.
Watching my daughter’s language develop, I think it could be argued that people also start out interpreting words as action, but learn to associate them with an object. I’d like to believe that after a time, Talbot (who, by the way, was a Brittany/English Setter/(I think) Collie) made the transition to understanding “ball” or “tug” or “bone” or X did mean the object and not an action, but obviously I can’t say for sure.
55. says
Is it possible that since Willie’s life and training is oriented around action and cues as would be expected from a herder, that action-based brain development was dominant for him? I’ve had a Dane who seemed to easily distinguish over 200 nouns and verbs, and he was a typical Dane, not to0 action oriented.
In fact most all of my danes seemed to have no trouble between a noun and a verb, unless I just didn’t really understand how I was communicating with them. And were awfully good self-initiating problem solvers.
But Danes aren’t known for a high level of action oriented and human orchestrated activities. And these guys didn’t really have any “formal” training to learn words, they just seemed to on their own via hanging around me. Companions like the dog that learned so many words in the BBC show.
I don’t know, you’ve just got me wondering if dog’s brains develop or don’t develop word/grammar recognitions according to their lifestyle and training purposes?
56. trisha says
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With New York City’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade happening this Sunday, El Diario La Prensa ran a useful guide to the festivities, including its route, best vantage points, and a list of notable personalities to look out for. El Diario also provided a primer on songs to sing during the parade, and some helpful YouTube videos to practice your dance moves to.
El Diario also ran a sobering editorial on the situation of Puerto Rican teenagers in New York City:
This week, the Community Service Society (CSS) shared with the media figures updated from a 2010 report, which warned that Puerto Ricans between 14 and 16 are behind in education and employment. New statistics show that the situation worsened in the two years following the publication of the study.
The numbers are discouraging: 30 percent of the 100,000 young Puerto Ricans living in the five boroughs in 2009 and 2010 reported not going to work or school.
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When compared with other Latino groups, the Puerto Rican community has more members living at the extremes: more people reporting incomes below the federal poverty line, but also more people reporting high levels of income. This division can also be seen in neighborhoods. Poor Puerto Ricans — unlike Dominicans and Mexicans who tend to be more mixed — are surrounded by other poor Puerto Ricans. With high concentrations of poverty, intervention is needed to break this cycle.
An image of the Daily News' erroneous promotion for the Puerto Rican Day Parade. (Via El Diario)
El Diario and many other outlets also had some fun with a snafu at the Daily News, which mistakenly printed the Cuban flag instead of the Puerto Rican flag in a full-page advertisement for the parade:
Although Cuba and Puerto Rico are two wings of a bird, as the famous poem of the Puerto Rican Lola Rodriguez de Tio, there are large differences between the two countries. As between the two flags.
The website Latino Rebels broke the story, and the Daily News yesterday put out the following apology on Facebook and by email:
The Daily News today erroneously printed the incorrect flag in a promotion for the 2012 National Puerto Rican Day Parade. As the presenting media sponsor, the Daily News apologizes to the Puerto Rican, Cuban and other Latino communities as well as parade sponsors who were offended by our mistake. It will be rectified in Friday’s paper.
Huffington Post pointed out that the error came at a particularly inopportune time:
The unfortunate mix-up actually comes a few weeks after a handful of Latino journalists were let go from the company as the Daily News‘ Spanish-language publication, Hora Hispana, was phased out. Journalist Maite Junco, editor Rodolfo Quebleen, and sales representative Jose Santiago were all let go when the Daily News pulled the plug on Hora Hispana, according to
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If you have any further questions, do not be afraid to consult with El Diario / La Prensa, the oldest Spanish-language media in all the United States with nearly 100 years as the voice of the Hispanic community. And this Sunday do not miss our special supplement on the presence and influence in New York of the children of the Island of Enchantment.
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Full Circle with Michael Palin
BBC Worldwide // Unrated // October 7, 2008
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There's no denying it - Michael Palin changed the face (and attitude) of TV travel programming forever. It's one of those unusual ideas that just should not have worked - a retired sketch comedian, part of a now mythic broadcast classic, stepping into shoes no one knew he owed (or enjoyed). But not only did he succeed, he practically reinventing the reality genre. Now, some seven series later, Palin has traversed the globe, gone from one end of the planet to the other, explored the Sahara and the Himalayans, and followed in the footsteps of Hemingway and traversed a post-millennial New European. One of his most unusual journeys consisted to circumnavigating the Pacific Rim, going Full Circle around the Earth, if you will. Now finally available in a Region 1 release from the BBC, this brilliant showcase suggests no one does the seemingly impossible better than this personable ex-Python.
The Plot:
Packaged onto three discs, the ten 50 minute installments that make up this series are jam-packed with all kinds of visual and locational pleasures. Specifically, we are treated to the following countries and adventures:
Episode One: Alaska/Russia:
Palin begins in the Inuit town of Little Diomede Island, Alaska before heading across the Baring Straits and into Russia. There, he visits an active volcano, and an old Soviet gulag.
Episode Two: Japan/Korea
While in the Asian island nation, Palin meets up with his Number One Japanese fan. She shows him the sights, while a trip to South Korea ends at the daunting DMZ.
Episode Three: China
Having visited the country many times before, Palin picks out unusual points of reference, including a trek to the Three Gorges Dam, and a visit with the isolated Miao peoples.
Episode Four: Vietnam/Philippines
While in Hanoi, he takes in a cricket match. In Saigon, he checks out the Forbidden Purple Kingdom. In the Philippines, it's all psychic surgery and cockfights.
Episode Five: Malaysia/Indonesia
First on the schedule is a journey to a Malaysian orangutan sanctuary, followed by a powwow with the Iban - until recently practicing headhunters. Later, he climbs Mt. Bromo and gets stranded in Java.
Episode Six: Australia/New Zealand
Downunder ends up being a series of animal sanctuaries, Outback adventures, and a soap opera cameo. In the land of the Kiwis, it's a combination of Maoris and outdoor activities.
Episode Seven: Chile/Bolivia
Beginning at Cape Horn, Palin makes his way up South America. Along the way he visits an island once associated with witches, a memorial for victims of the 1973 coup, and a copper mine.
Episode Eight: Bolivia/Peru
Many famed locations are part of this stop: Lake Titicaca; Machu Picchu, and Palin's favorite place in all the world, the Pongo de Mainique canyon.
Episode Nine: Peru/Columbia
Among the many festivals he finds, Palin ends up watching an inter-village football match. After traversing part of the Amazon, he winds up in Bogotá, the most violent capital in the Western Hemisphere.
Episode Ten: Mexico/Western USA/Canada/Alaska
In Mexico, it's a lucha libre showcase. In America, it's a trip through a smog filled LA and San Francisco's Castro District. In Canada, it's a logging carnival. And in Alaska, it's...
The DVD:
By this time in his travels, 52 year old Michael Palin had seen much of the globe. He had traversed the world in a literary record of 79 days (beating Phileas Fogg by a mere 24 hours) and plotted the planet pole to pole. But even after all these seemingly endless journeys, he had seen little of Asia and the Americas. It wasn't on purpose, but a matter of previous itinerary plotting. In order to fulfill his needs as an explorer, some sovereign limitations kept him clear of certain locales. What better way then to correct this problem than by traversing the entire Pacific Rim, from Russia around and down across Antarctica and back up to Alaska, all in a year's time. Thus began the epic adventure Full Circle, a 50K mile trek that would remind everyone who watched why Palin stands as a singular travel host. Inordinately curious, resoundingly humble, and capable of drawing the viewer into his own amazed frame of reference, he remains the original constituent of the Lonely Planet Club, one of the medium's few infallible guides.
Much of Full Circle will feel familiar, especially for anyone who followed Palin's previous excursions. Clearly, popularity plays a part in all his efforts, but there is also a real insight into the concept of travel and tourism. When he enters a region, Palin purposely tries to get the feel of the place, to remove the commercial aspect and go directly for the cultural. Whether it's a visit to a former prison camp or a local wrestling match, our host always strives to uncover the secret significances involved. He wants to be part of the proceedings, learning the local folksongs or participating in a state-sponsored stage production. Certainly, some of these events seem like stunts, purposefully arranged to show off Palin's primary function as an actor and comedian. But Full Circle, just like almost all his other worldwide outings, drops the stranger in a strange land conceit for something far more charming - an global gourmet drinking in the various geographical banquets the planet has to offer.
And what amazing dishes they are this time around. Unlike a similar minded traveler like Tony Bourdain, Palin doesn't sample - he splurges. Installments Seven through Nine take him through some of the most amazing vistas ever captured on film. The southern most aspects of South America represent the Earth at its most primal, and pretty, and Full Circle showcases all of it. So are the portions filmed in New Zealand, though Peter Jackson's visit to Tolkein territory also proved this out. Elsewhere, Vietnam is welcomed into the world after decades as a closed off thorn in the US's side, while in Indonesia, he takes in a traditional shadow puppet show. Perhaps the best aspect of Full Circle is how therapeutic and relaxing it is. Most vacations are stressed out exercises in maximizing leisure while minimizing outside interference. The usual result is typically more anxiety than before the journey began. With Palin, even the problems seem passive, handled with a kind of evenhanded resolve by some one quite used to thinking on his feet. While the notion of watching the same man basically repeat the approach that earned him accolades before might sound dull, Full Circle is far from boring. It reminds you why, sometimes, reality TV is superior to its fictional counterpart.
The Video:
The 1.33:1 full screen image is excellent, if a little too made-for-television, if you understand such a 'medium shot' suggestion. Unlike later adventures which would take on a more anamorphic look (thanks to being filmed and presented in a 16x9 format), Full Circle constantly reminds you of its broadcast beginnings. Some of the camerawork is a bit wonky, and we do suffer through a few too many man on the street sequences. Still, this is an amazing travelogue from a visual standpoint, and the DVD does a good job of preserving said approach.
The Audio:
Sadly, the sound is no great shakes. It's just Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo delivered in the most mundane way possible. Everything is even and mired in the midrange, while Palin's conversations and voiceover narration are always crystal clear - and in the end, that's what's most important.
The Extras:
Perhaps the best part of what is otherwise a stellar series is the wonderful added content provided for this set. All found on the final disc, we are treated to an insightful half hour interview with Palin in which he discusses the many problems faced by the production - none more crucial than the discovery of his wife's need for emergency surgery while on his way to Australia. Taking a few days off during his journey to be by her side, it's just one of many issues to come up during the trip. Even better are nearly 60 minutes of deleted scenes, each covering a specific country or set-up. One of the best bits comes at the end, when Palin sits down with fellow funnyman Eric Idle as the two share some specific Python memories over a few martinis. It brings the entire enterprise back to its BBC roots.
Final Thoughts:
Nothing beats crossing the continents from the comfort of your laziest lounge chair, and when you toss in the proverbial wit of Michael Palin, something like Full Circle can do little except succeed. While not as inherently compelling as Around the World in 80 Days, or global goal oriented as Pole to Pole, it's still an essentially flawless examination of the many competing cultures sharing the power and abundance of the Pacific. It deserves every facet of such a Highly Recommended rating, and just misses out on a DVD Talk Collector's Series score by the smallest of margins. Oddly enough, Full Circle would be followed up by one of Palin's few missteps, an otherwise unique look at the world of writer Ernest Hemingway which offered more shtick than scenery. But here is where the real adventurer lies - in his element, and completely (un)comfortable - exactly how we like it.
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An affordable housing summit is just one of the scheduled events at Greenbuild 2010 International Conference and Expo, which gets under way Nov. 17 in Chicago.
Environment-friendly affordable housing policy and design, as well as construction techniques are listed on the agenda, and leaders in providing the green housing for low-income families and individuals are scheduled to appear at educational sessions, networking opportunities and collaborative sessions known as charrettes.
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Drinking raw milk appears to be gaining in popularity, but I'm not sure that it's a good idea. Proponents of raw milk make extravagant health claims for it - that it cures thyroid deficiency, asthma, and allergies, for example. Most of the claims are anecdotal and the scientific evidence for such benefits is sparse. Essentially, these ideas are based on two studies, one published in June 2006 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the other in May 2007 in Clinical and Experimental Allergy. Both suggested that children who lived on farms and drank raw milk had fewer problems with asthma and hay fever than did kids drinking pasteurized milk.
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Proponents of raw milk claim that pasteurization reduces the nutritional content of milk. I know of no evidence that supports this. If you want to drink raw milk, make sure that it is from a grade A dairy and that the milk is tested frequently by state inspectors. Be aware, however, that in the United States, interstate sale of raw milk for human consumption is illegal and that more than 20 states ban it. (Elsewhere, raw milk can be sold under laws that vary from state to state.)
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On Sunday, Aug. 17, a blood donation center will be set up at NorthPark Baptist Church on Deerfoot Parkway in Trussville. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Blood donations often decline during the summer months, particularly around summer holidays. With school back in session and summer activities coming to an end, there’s still time for eligible donors to make a difference in the lives of patients.
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"Lamps just make engines look silly. Goodbye, Henry!"
"I'm not Henry - I'm Thomas!
— James mistaking Thomas for Henry
James in the Dark
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2010 (UK)
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2012 (NOR)
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James in the Dark is the second episode of the fourteenth season.
James refuses to be fitted with an old-fashioned lamp to help him see in the dark. However, the stubborn engine begins to regret his short-sighted decision when he is called upon to pick up opera singer Alicia Botti, the Mayor of Sodor, and the Brass Band for an evening concert, but accidentally collects Farmer Trotter, Farmer McColl, and their animals instead.
James knows what must be done. Thomas and Edward collect the important passengers, whilst James hastily takes the farmers to the docks. He then quickly puffs back to the Town Hall and helps Thomas and Edward light up Alicia's concert. James could not feel prouder to have his beaming lamp.
• Going by production order, this is the third episode of the fourteenth season.
• In Germany, the episode is titled "James is in the Dark".
• The headlamp given to James is normally used on vintage cars of the early 1900s.
• It is against the rules for James to not have a lamp in the dark and his crew should have known this.
• Sir Topham says "It'll be very dark tonight, you must have a lamp fitted", but the engines should have lamps at night regardless of how dark it is.
• It is said that the worker tried to fit a lamp to James' boiler, but he actually tries to fit it to James' running board. Also, it is said that the worker tried to fit the lamp to his funnel, but he actually attempts to fit it on top of his smokebox, and when it is said that the lamp is tried on James' buffer, it is actually fitted to his lamp iron.
• Farmer McColl and Farmer Trotter should have known better than to board James' train with their animals.
• James should have recognised his friends' voices even if he did not see them.
• James should have been able to see more than he did.
• Cranky can be seen sleeping at the docks, but it has been said on at least a couple occasions that he never sleeps.
• There is no explanation as to why James is given an odd looking lamp.
• James acts as if this was his first time running at night. But he has done so many times before.
• Throughout the episode, the engine's fireboxes do not glow.
• Shining a lamp on Alicia Botti would have made no difference, as a spotlight was already on her. And she certainly would not have been seen for miles.
• For some reason, the station lamps at Maithwaite are not on.
• Farmer McColl has railway access at his farm, so there was no need for him to take his animals to the station.
• Brakevans should have been added to James, Henry, Rosie, and Diesel's trains.
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As most have said, this tea is tart. Simple as that. Aside from that it has a nice medley of flavours. I find most (but not all) teas from DAVIDsTEAS containing apple to be a little (or a lot in this case) tart and/or bitter. Just my opinion
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Challenging Visual Perceptual Skills Using Tangram Puzzles
The visual skills that a person uses to understand, analyze, and interpret all that is seen are called visual perception. Tangram puzzles are a great activity to challenge visual perceptual skills. Tangrams are also great for helping to develop motor planning skills, spatial relations, and eye hand coordination, and to top it off, they require a child to use problem-solving skills! I use them frequently in therapy to help students with understanding properties such as shape, size, and symmetry. Click here to check out a few of my favorites that I use in therapy.
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Nick Null Memorial
Reporter: Jillian Risberg, Todd Baucher
Updated: 8/23/2013 6:00 P.M.
With the opening of corridor d in the past decade, more and more vehicles than ever pass over the route 68 overpass at u.s. route 50.
Now, with the official naming of the structure for Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Null, motorists will see a sign designating the bridge in his honor, as they drive across the span.
Local and state lawmakers considered several landmarks, before the West Virginia Legislature earlier this year decided on naming thebridge in Null's honor.
"And it took a joint effort with the highway department to identify a proper location," says Delegate Dan Poling (D-Wood County) and we wanted to make sure we had a location which was in the community where Nick grew up, and where his family and friends was and everybody knew him. And this is the area where Nick lived and went to school."
Null joined the Navy shortly after his graduation in 1989 from Parkersburg South High School, winning numerous honors including the bronze star.
And now, two years after his death in a helicopter attack in Afghanistan, his name, his legacy and his sacrifice will be remembered for decades to come.
Updated: 8/22/2013 3:20 P.M.
A fallen soldier from our area will get another honor Friday.
Chief Petty Officer Nick Null died two years ago during a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
According to Delegate Dan Poling's office, during the 2013 regular legislative session, the House of Delegates adopted House Concurrent Resolution 62, calling for what is currently known as DuPont Road Bridge to be named the Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Heath Null Memorial Bridge.
Friday morning, the overpass at route 50 at West Virginia route 68 will be named in his honor. The ceremony begins at 11 A.M.
The West Virginia Division of Highways says the westbound entrance ramp to route 68 will be closed from 10 A.M. to noon while the ceremony is going on.
The remaining ramps at the interchange will remain open, but the d-o-h says to expect minor traffic delays.
The memorial to honor a Navy Seal killed in combat is getting closer.
Nick Null's family couldn't be prouder.
Nick's stepdad Alan Litman says the community is very supportive of the memorial.
As a big veteran town, his mom Tracy wanted the memorial not just to honor her fallen son, but all the soldiers in the valley.
Alan says that epitomizes who Nick was; he didn't want things to be about him.
“It's been a dream of my wife Tracy’s ever since Nick got killed that she wanted to do something to honor Nick,” Litman says. “For us to actually be digging the dirt out and putting a stone back in, getting ready for the concrete -- it was pretty emotional at the house this morning.”
The memorial will be dedicated August 3, the same day of the Nick Null 5K Race.
A guest speaker is coming in from Virginia, and a well-known artist from the Fallen Soldier Project who drew a portrait of Nick will present it to Tracy at the ceremony.
South of the River Band is also performing.
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Children and their adult chaperones are invited to learn about kites and create their very own sled kite. We’ll supply the stickers, crayons, ribbons, stencils, and paper. Just bring your imagination! Come join us anytime between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm near the Early Flight area.
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Santa Monica Police Arrest Man At Bloomingdale's For Using Stolen ID Cards
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Posted Jun. 4, 2013, 8:59 am
Tim Broughton / Mirror Contributor
A 53-year-old resident of Highland, California was arrested Thursday, May 23 for trying to open a line of credit at Bloomingdale’s using stolen identification cards.
At 7 pm officers of the Santa Monica Police Department went to the department store, located at 315 Colorado Avenue after a report of fraud had been called in.
When the officers arrived they immediately met with the loss prevention agents who told them what had happened.
Apparently, a man had entered the store and had inquired with a sales associate about opening an account.
The associate had recognized this man as an individual with whom the store had experienced prior negative encounters, and had, as a result of this identification, summoned the loss prevention agents.
They had then allowed the man to open the line of credit, and while he was utilizing it to make a purchase of goods (with a value in excess of $800), they contacted the person whose name the suspect had used on the credit application.
They told this person that this man was using their name, they believed fraudulently, in order to open a line of credit (identity theft, if you will), and the person confirmed that authorization to do so had not been granted.
The officers searched the suspect and discovered that he had two drivers’ licenses with different names, and a JC Penney card.
It was this JC Penney card that the suspect had attempted to use as identification in order to open the Bloomindale’s credit line.
The officers arrested this man and charged him with burglary, forgery, and obtaining credit with another person’s identification, in addition to a no-bail warrant.
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I wish the staff at a certain place where my card was used had been as dilkigent...$1,200 later....!!
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Strawberry Festival leads Florida's slate of spring music festivals
Ahhh ... feel that? We've made it through winter and into March, which means the official start of spring is just around the corner. And music fans can't wait. Over the next two months, Florida will host some great weekend music festivals that'll bring in everyone from Weezer to to the Zac Brown Band. California may have Coachella and Tennessee may have Bonnaroo (Page 35), but if you like camping, live music and fun in the sun, Florida's got it all. Here are the 10 biggest music festivals that'll hit the Sunshine State in March and April. — Jay Cridlin
Florida Strawberry Festival
When and where: Through March 14 at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, 2202 W Reynolds St., Plant City
Who it's for: Anyone who loves country music, strawberries and pig races
Headliners: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Darius Rucker, Julianne Hough, Tracy Lawrence, REO Speedwagon, Sara Evans, Michael W. Smith, Switchfoot, Bill Engvall, Josh Turner. There's also free entertainment daily.
The deal: Okay, it's not exactly a weekend fest — but still, for decades, the Strawberry Festival has brought world-class country talent to Hillsborough County, from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, from George Strait to Brad Paisley, from Loretta Lynn to Taylor Swift. Every year, there are tweaks to the lineup, which explains why this year's lineup is more heavy on rock (Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Switchfoot) than usual. This weekend's headliners include Julianne Hough and Bobby Bare on Friday, Michael W. Smith and Switchfoot on Saturday, and Darius Rucker and Heidi Newfield on Sunday. Young Nashville stud Billy Currington kicked off the festival Thursday night; go to on Friday morning for a concert review.
Tickets: Tickets to each concert range from $10 to $30, but about 3,000 free seats are available for headline shows on a first-come, first-served basis.
Harvest of Hope Fest
When and where: March 12-14, St. Johns County Fairgrounds, St. Augustine
Who it's for: Forward-thinking outsider punk, hip-hop, indie and aggro-folk fans
Headliners: Billy Bragg, Broken Social Scene, Rogue Wave, Anvil, Dr. Dog, the Mountain Goats, Senses Fail, Anti-Flag, Kimya Dawson, Kid Sister, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Sea Wolf, Man Man, Dead Prez, Freelance Whales, Kool Keith, Matt Pond PA, Rev. Payton's Big Damn Band
The deal: In 2009, this first-time festival benefitting migrant farmworkers established itself as one of Florida's hippiest, drawing in 17,000 fans. This year's lineup doesn't quite match the hipster heights of last year's, but it's got a slew of eclectic on-the-rise indie bands, including a few from Tampa Bay (the Beauvilles, New Bruises, Too Many Daves, the Tim Version). Plus, for a three-day festival, you can't beat the price. (Several Harvest of Hope headliners, including Matt Pond PA, Kid Sister, Cory Branan and Jon Snodgrass, are also playing gigs in Tampa Bay in the next week or so.)
Tickets: Single-day: $25 through March 11, $35 at the gate. Three-day: $49.50 through March 11, $60 at the gate. Camping is $19.50.
Suwannee Springfest
When and where: March 25-28, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak
Who it's for: People who can't wait for Tropical Heatwave
Headliners: Leftover Salmon, Robert Earl Keen, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Donna the Buffalo, Ruthie Foster, Jonathan Edwards, Peter Rowan
The deal: The genres may bend, from blues to zydeco to folk, but it's all part of a loosey-goosey collection of roots music that fans of WMNF-88.5 FM might like. They swear the event will be held "rain or shine, war or peace." Bring a tent.
Tickets: Advance four-day tickets are $148.50
Ultra Music Festival
When and where: March 26-27, Bicentennial Park, Miami
Who it's for: DJs, club kids and house music lovers
Headliners: Tiesto, Deadmau5,, Passion Pit, Faithless Sound System, David Guetta, Orbital, Paul Oakenfold, Sasha and Digwaeed, Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren, the Crystal Method, Damiam Marley and Nas
The deal: Ultra is actually part of the Winter Music Conference, which starts March 23 and is more of a networking and industry event. But there's no doubt South Beach will be especially hopping on these two days, when a who's who of the world's top DJs will be spinning beats. If you like electronic music — and don't feel like putting up with all the late-night party-tent hipsters at Coachella — this is the best festival in the country.
Tickets: Two-day general admission is $139.95; VIP tickets are $350
Tampa Bay Blues Fest
When and where: April 9-11, Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg
Who it's for: Anyone who likes drowning their sorrows in sweet, tangy rib sauce
Headliners: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, JJ Grey and Mofro, Bettye Lavette, Shemekia Copeland, Ryan Shaw
The deal: In its 15th year, Blues Fest has become Tampa Bay's biggest multi-day music festival — past headliners have included Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and George Thorogood. This year, a big highlight will be the "After Hours" parties each night at Nova 535 in St. Pete. For $20 each night, you can see some of the festival's performers, including Magic Slim and the Teardrops and Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, in a more intimate party setting.
Tickets: Single-day, $30-$150; three-day, $75-$325
Wanee Festival
When and where: April 15-17, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak
Who it's for: Hippies!
Headliners: Allman Brothers Band (two shows), Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, the Funky Meters, the Wailers, North Mississippi Allstars, Stephen Stills, Bob Weir, Dr. John, the Black Keys, JJ Grey and Mofro, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
The deal: Think jam bands, southern rockers, blues guitarists and folks who like to get their hemp on. This is what Bonnaroo used to be, before it went all Pitchfork and became more about indie rock (Bon Iver, Animal Collective), reunions (Phish, Pavement) and slumming megastars (Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M.). The Allmans also rocked Wanee last year.
Tickets: $178 through April 14; $188 at the gate
Florida Music Festival
When and where: April 15-17, Downtown Orlando
Who it's for: Unsigned artists and people who wish they were at South By Southwest
Headliners: A full lineup will be announced March 26
The deal: With more than 250 bands on some 15 stages in and around downtown Orlando — and an indie film festival to boot — this is clearly Florida's answer to SXSW. In its ninth year, it has attracted some decent headliners in the past — Filter, Third Eye Blind, Flogging Molly. (Asher Roth was booked last year, but he bailed at the last minute.) But it's mostly for unsigned artists, some of whom do go on to bigger things — alumni include Taylor Swift, The Academy Is... and Manchester Orchestra.
Tickets: Prices vary. Tickets go on sale April 1. See the Web site for details.
When and where: April 16-18, Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville
Who it's for: Families and folks looking for an excuse to rev up the ol' RV
Headliners: Slaid Cleaves, Malcolm Holcombe, Crooked Still, Austin Lounge Lizards
The deal: This is laid-back and outdoorsy fun that's safe for music fans of all ages. If you want to teach your kids how to experience a music festival, but don't want to put up with the hipsters at Pitchfork, this rootsy, folksy, alt-country fest is for you.
Tickets: Three-day tickets: $85-$95 adults (includes RV parking, water/electric hookups extra), $20-$25 children 13-17. Two-day: $65-$75 adults. Saturday only: $35-$40 adults.
Suwannee River Jam
When and where: April 22-24, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak
Who it's for: Country music fans
Headliners: Zac Brown Band, John Fogerty, Travis Tritt, Kansas, Justin Moore, John Michael Montgomery, Colt Ford, LoCash Cowboys
The deal: There aren't many country mega-festivals out there, but River Jam is a good one. It'll be one of Floridians' first chances this spring to check out Best New Artist Grammy winners Zac Brown Band, as well as other country up-and-comers like Justin Moore and LoCash Cowboys. Giving this year's lineup a classic rock flavor are John Fogerty and Kansas.
Tickets: Single-day: $45-$55 kids, $75-$90 adults. Three-day: $130-$140.
When and where: April 28-May 2, downtown West Palm Beach waterfront
Who it's for: Fans of, uh, popular music
Headliners: Weezer, Flaming Lips, ZZ Top, Ben Harper and Relentless7, B-52s, Rise Against, Damian Marley, Nas, Shinedown, Patti LaBelle, Five For Fighting, Flogging Molly, Sister Hazel, Better than Ezra, Classic Albums Live: 40 Years of Woodstock
The deal: Billed as "Florida's largest waterfront music and art festival," it's a bit like an oversized artwalk, only with a massive lineup of seriously huge, mainstream names — last year's slate included James Taylor, 311, David Cook and Slightly Stoopid. This year's lineup is a little more alt-friendly; both Weezer and Flaming Lips are playing this festival about six weeks before hitting Bonnaroo. SunFest 2010 will take place at the new $30 million West Palm Beach Waterfront, which opened in February.
Tickets: One-day passes start at $30-$32 adults, $8-$10 ages 6-12. Two-day passes are $46-$50 adults, $15-$17 ages 6-12. Five-day passes are $60-$65 adults, $20-$22 ages 6-12. Kids 5 and younger free; discounts for seniors.
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LACEBOT's SparkPeople Blog LACEBOT's Blog on SparkPeople, home of free diet plans and a healthy living community Plateau Officially Busted! I was just watching a video about plateaus and it made me think about how I actually just got over a plateau that lasted a few years. I tried carb cycling which works really well. You have to be careful and pick the right plan for you. Some are designed for body builders and some for people who don't need to lose much. Hula Hooping helps to but you have to be careful not to do too much. It can injure your neck if you do it for too long. Wed, 4 Dec 2013 03:05:21 EST the past forever since I've posted I've have been working out 5 days a week still and it feels great. It's addicting but I'm not going overboard. I've was swimming only but lately I've done a variety of activities that include swimming, hiking up Pinnacle Mountain, swimming, and the cardio and weight room at gym. Soon my boyfriend and I are doing zumba and maybe salsa lessons. Wooooot! What have you guys been up to? Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:58:15 EST Biking! Yay! I've been biking for a few months now and I love it! I have a cruiser bike and I don't go very fast but it feels good. We go super-early (5:30 a.m.), just to beat the heat. We see all kinds of animals along the way. There are usually tons of deer, chipmunks, squirrels, frogs and bunnies. Little Rock has some beautiful parks so that makes it easier to enjoy. <BR> <BR> I love it! Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:20:13 EST I've been exercising consistently for 22 weeks!!!!! I've been exercising consistently for 22 weeks!!!!! I work out five days a week and have only missed maybe 3 days. I'm so proud of myself! I've never stuck with a workout plan for this long. <BR> Once you get in the routine it's easier to get motivated. Especially since working out eventually makes you feel much better, you want to do it more and more. Try sticking with it and see how you feel. Work out in the morning if you can. It's nice to get it out of the way so you're not tired after w... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:14:13 EST WOOhOOOoOOo YEAH! I've been doing so many different types of workouts. It makes working out seem easier and it's fun to switch up! Here's a list of what I've been doing: <BR> <BR> Just Dance 3 <BR> Zumba <BR> the card game from my other blog <BR> Wii Fit Yoga <BR> jogging <BR> <BR> I've had so much energy! <BR> <BR> Peace out sparkers! Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:01:34 EST Workout with a Deck of Cards that's worth Sharing Today I was introduced to a very fun and challenging new way of working out. It's definitely worth sharing so here ya go: <BR> <BR> Get a deck of cards, a watch, and a set of weights. Find a space where you can run laps. They don't have to be extremely long laps. Just find a room that won't be too small and will drive you crazy. Shuffle the cards so you get a nice surprise. The number cards represent how many times you run back and forth. I count running to one side as one, not there and ... Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:26:25 EST Support Thank everyone for their support. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated. Let's stay motivated! <em>212</em> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:11:33 EST Exercise Updates I've been exercising Monday through Friday for a little over two months now and I'm feeling great! I've lost several inches everywhere but no weight which is fine. My clothes fit so much better, and I have more energy overall even after my workouts. When you feel better life is much easier! I'm lovin' this! Thanks to all the sparkers for your support ! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:47:48 EST Losing Inches not Pounds. DO NOT rely solely on the scale! Recently I had to learn not to rely on the scale to check my fitness progress. I fluctuate so much and now I'm back where I started in pounds. I know now that this has nothing to do with failing my diet or workout program. I know this because my clothes fit better and I went down in pants size. 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I know I should appreciate her because she's the only mom I'll have but she knows how to push my buttons! It's hard to see the situation from an outside point of view but I need to come up with a new approach. I usually get angry with her and I'm short with her. That's how I handled her this morning. I need to just try to let her be herself and accept what's given to me as long as it's coming from ... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:54:47 EST Stress-busting Challenge! So i joined another challenge just to keep motivated...well and to be less stressed. So i'm supposed to journal about the things that stress me out. Today the main thing that happened that was stressful was lunch traffic! ARGHHHH! This is pretty normal, but for some reason it made me want to scream today. I'm over it now. I think I'll be ok. Now i plan on having a great rest of the day! Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:56:04 EST Bootcamp! I'm in week 3 of the Spring into Shape Bootcamp challenge. There's no stopping me now! 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Topless bill busts out of committee
Posted February 13, 2013
— Rep. Rayne Brown, R-Davidson, knows all too well that House Bill 34, her bill defining women’s nipples as indecent, has been the punchline of many a joke this session.
“We’ve had the most fun with this bill for about the past week and a half, and that’s OK. You need to laugh sometimes,” she told the House Judiciary C Committee. “But there are communities across this state, there’s local governments across this state, and also local law enforcement for whom this issue is really not a laughing matter.”
The measure was requested by Asheville officials after participants in a women's rights rally held a second annual topless protest in a downtown park last summer.
Brown, whose district is more than 100 miles from Asheville, said she hadn’t planned to get involved with the issue until she started getting calls about it from her constituents. “I felt that, if this was of concern to my constituents, it was going to be of concern to others as well.”
Brown says topless protests are actually illegal under the current law, but there’s some confusion about it, dating to conflicting court rulings from the 1970s.
“You’ve got local governments passing ordinances to protect themselves from just this thing,” she said. “These folks don’t need to be doing that, but they do it because they’re not sure about the law.
“This bill that I’m presenting in no way shape or form changes North Carolina law,” she said, “but we do need clarification.”
North Carolina law already forbids “indecent exposure,” but it doesn’t specifically define “private parts” as including breasts.
The proposal adds that definition, including “the nipple, or any portion of the areola, of the human female breast,” with an exception made for breastfeeding.
“All we are doing is codifying the Supreme Court definition of ‘private parts,’" added committee Chairwoman Rep. Sarah Stevens, R-Surry. “That’s it. “
Stevens said using pasties or other nipple coverings would protect those women against prosecution. “They’d be good to go.”
Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, quipped, “You know what they say – duct tape fixes everything.”
The measure passed the committee on a nearly-unanimous voice vote. Its next stop will be the House floor.
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• illseagle Feb 16, 11:41 p.m.
When did the human brest become indecent? 7 billion people on this earth have them, and when G*d saw Adam and Eve (without a stich of clothing) He said it was good. Is Rayne Brown smarter than G*d?
• zenonx6 Feb 14, 4:22 p.m.
Just tell'm it's not against the law and they won't do it.
• jgilchr Feb 14, 9:25 a.m.
The Republican nanny state
• mentalgoose Feb 14, 9:25 a.m.
This bill is absurd and sexist. There are men out there who have bigger breasts than some women, and it is a-OK for them to go out in public topless. How is that any more decent than a woman baring her breasts? Seriously, who are these people and why are they so ashamed of being human?
• uragoner2 Feb 13, 2:29 p.m.
More tax payer waste of time... Term Limits, America, Term limits
• Scubagirl Feb 13, 1:46 p.m.
don't we have more pressing issues that need to be dealt with. Do we REALLY need to be told what 'private parts' means......has our society gotten THAT stupid?????????
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I know all you guys had fun in Boerne and wish I could have been there. However, Ennis was pretty good also. More drag racers than last time. More show cars than last time and the spectator crowd was up. I counted 77 show cars + a lot more in the VW parking lot that didn't enter. Several busses including a very nice original 21 window from Denton that I had not seen before. Also, managed to beat the swap meet flipers to some of the bus bargains by shopping the motel parking lot the night before the show. Scored an almost perfect and complete slash rear bumper, early front splash pan, and several 58-61 bus tail lights. Eat you heart out Peter.
Ennis isn't dead. Warren promised to be back next year in the spring and again in the fall (hopefully without any date conflicts). Didn't choose Ennis over Boerne because of the quality of the show, otherwise would have gone to Boerne. But, Boerne is 300 + miles one way and Ennis is about 150. And, with the shorter distance my daughter Shelley was able to drive her Thing and go to a show. Hopefully I will be able to make Boerne next year.
Am making Lafayett next week and Ft. Worth the following week. See everyone in Cajun land this weekend.
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Radish and Grapefruit Salad
In the past, I’ve always thought of radishes as kind of a poor cousin to beets: smaller and more anemic, they obviously missed out on the family jewels. Without well-heeled connections or an established vocation, they’re much like the street punk with the pugilistic attitude, slamming your jaw with a peppery punch every time you dare take a bite.
And besides, radishes seem to me more or less a one-hit wonder: like the obnoxious neighbour (you know the guy: loud, grating voice; beer belly) who always gets drunk at the annual Bar B Q and tells the same joke every year, radishes were used for one thing and one thing only: salad. And they were always raw. And they were always sliced. Not horrible, but not exactly inspiring, either. Sort of like Julia Roberts: no matter what the context, no matter what else surrounds them, no matter what time of year, they’re always pretty much exactly themselves. Even when carved into one of those fancy garnish “roses”–a radish is a radish is a radish.
Well, last week, I intended to change all that.
I’ve been hanging on to this recipe, originally from the LCBO’s Food and Drink Magazine from early 2004 (LCBO is “Liquor Control Board of Ontario”–that’s right, the government is the sole purveyor of alcohol in our time-warped province), since I first saw it. I’d kept it all this time simply because I loved the photo in the magazine so much (have you ever seen the production values of that mag? No wonder the Ontario government is short on cash). Well, I can thank my blogging habit once again for prompting me to finally make the dish and take my own shot of the colorful mix.
It must have been some weird synergy in the not-quite-summer air, but in the interim since I made this salad, I’ve noticed two other bloggers with radish recipes as well: Lisa just whipped up some fabulous looking Potato and Radish Salad, and Karen actually roasted the little roots, something I’ve never thought to do (she swears they’re pretty darned good that way).
This salad was deceptively simple–only seven ingredients–but it was the particular combination that sounded so enticing. Radishes, sliced paper-thin (unfortunatelly, not in my case–must get that mandoline!), embraced by thick, juicy wedges of grapefruit; with thin rounds of young green onion and glossy olives tinted like black plums scattered throughout. Like a little dinner party with your most eclectic group of friends, all in one place!
It came together in no time at all, and didn’t disappoint. The result was unusual, yes, but oddly pleasing: tart, salty, peppery, juicy–the perfect side to a light summer dinner of lentil patties (more on those anon).
Based on this salad, I’d say the lowly radish has finally broken free from the previously predictable, nondescript dishes it’s graced in the past. I actually enjoyed experiencing the radish in a starring role in this dish.
Now, if only I could say the same for Ms. Roberts.
Radish and Grapefruit Salad
from Food and Drink, Spring 2004
Crisp and light, this will remind you of summer, even though it can be prepared any time of year. The singular mix of flavors and textures creates a uniquely appealing salad. The original instructions advise: “Do not add the dressing until just before serving or else the salad will give off too much liquid.”
4 small grapefruit [I used a mixture of white and red]
4 green onions, thinly sliced [I used the white and some of the green parts]
1/2 cup (125 ml.) pitted black olives
12 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup (60 ml.) extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. (45 ml.) grapefruit juice
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Peel the grapefruit and cut into sections over a bowl, to catch the juice (this should give you enough juice–or more than enough–to make the dressing). Place the grapefruit sections, green onions, olives and radishes in a salad bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and gently toss together. Serves four. Best eaten right away.
TOTAL HEALTH CODA: Well, I can hardly believe it’s been six weeks already since I started this course–only three more to go! I can tell from the feel of my clothes that I’m going to be disappointed in the area of weight loss. However, I can say unequivocally that I’ve been eating more healthfully over the past six weeks than I was the six weeks before that. I’ve also discovered some wonderful new dishes that are both simple and nourishing.
Tonight’s topic was digestion and how to consume foods in a way that ensures optimum absorption of nutrients. Much of this was review from my nutrition school days, but good to hear again, nonetheless. And we’ve also each been asked to think about what kind of cleanse we’ll attempt before the course is over (it will be different for each of us, depending where we are in our diets when we begin). The wheels are turning already!
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1. I love your analogy of radishes. I always thought they were too bland, but pairing them with delicious fruits sounds like a great way to make up for it.
Even though you’re not losing weight in your courses, it’s great that you have a good attitude about it, keep it up! You can incorporate all your knowledge into your daily life and maybe in the long term it will help you lose that weight you want off. =)
2. I’ve never been a fan of radishes, but your salad is enough to make me want to try them again!! Yum!!
Wow, six weeks already?? That class is really flying by!! You’re still doing great with your health, Ricki – don’t worry about the lack of weight loss!!
3. The radishes and grapefruit look so refreshing! And the olives make it completely irresistible. I will definitely have to make this for summer.
4. I love radishes and grapefruit:). What a simple and creative little salad!! Thanks for a great idea:).
5. Radishes are so good for you but I don’t eat them enough. Pairing them with the grapefruit sounds like a great way to prepare them!
6. Thanks for the shout out, Ricki!! I’m flattered. Just want to give you the heads up to proceed to my blog with caution today. I just put up a recipe for chocolate beet cake that can easily be a vegan with a small change. This cake rocked my world. Hubby is not a chocolate fan (he doesn’t like Neil Diamond, either. Go figure) But anyway, he LOVED this cake. I LOVED it. But I had to get it out the house. So, he took it to work. But, now I want a piece. Arrgh.
7. A very unusual pairing that I would like to taste. I came over here to print off a recipe of yours and now it seems I’m printing two. By the way, I will be posting a few recipes containing mint over the next little while that might interest you.
8. That’s a simple yet snappy salad! Radish can be so harsh, yet grapefruit’s got its own strength to slap it down. Excellent combo!
9. —“Not horrible, but not exactly inspiring, either.”
That perfectly sums up my past experiences with radishes. I think, thanks to your inspiration, I will make them my “new food” this week, and I will try them your way.
10. Um, I’m sorry– no idea why that posted thrice!
11. Romina,
The grapefruit was a really good foil for the radish (or vice versa, not sure!). And thanks for the words of encouragement–they helped! :)
They’re probably worth another try :) . And thanks for the support–yes, health is more important than weight loss!
It did turn out to be a pretty good combination–best I’ve found for radishes, so far, anyway!
Glad you like it! And nice to know that someone out there does actually love radishes! ;)
I’m the same way–hardly ever eat ‘em. But this salad is something I’d have again.
How could I read your comment and NOT go look? Sounds wonderful–the radishes would be jealous ;)
So glad you liked it! And I can’t wait to check out more mint-based recipes–I always find something I like over at your blog!
I think you’re right; it’s the strength of the grapefruit that actually makes the radish more appealing.
Yay! Another new food to try. They really are pretty good this way! (Oh, and I deleted the other 2 identical comments–how weird!).
12. radish and grapefruit makes me want to run a mile – I have never understood the grapefruit – at least the radish makes lovely roses! I think I associate grapefruit with my mother trying to eat a healthy breakfast in the days when I would much prefer coco pops cereal and peanut butter on toast! Not much hope for me is there :-)
13. PS – but your photo looks worthy of the glossy mag (sorry even that isn’t enough to tempt me)
14. That sounds like a wonderful combination–I love the slight bitterness of radishes–it is so lovely when paired with something sweeter. I’ll bet the tartness of the grapefruit would work beautifully with the taste–it sure looks gorgeous!
15. Johanna,
Funny, I feel about radishes like you feel about grapefruit! I love a good, juicy red grapefruit just as a snack. It’s quite a different experience if you peel it and eat like an orange. And thanks for the comment about the photo–it was the colors of the salad that drew me in the first place!
I think you’ve hit it perfectly–it’s those combinations of flavors that do make this work, somehow! Unusual, but works! :)
16. Wow! That sounds so quirky and divine! I love it!
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Sunday, December 16, 2007
Seeking New Angle, Reporter Turns to Google
Allan Ryan of the Toronto Star boldly goes where every single other reporter in history has gone before:
Partner new Blue Jay shortstop David Eckstein and the word "scrappy" and a Google search will advise you of some 5,300 possibilities. In just 0.38 seconds, too.
1. I get 5940.
2. The tenth one down is a link to a post on this site, deriding reporters for using the word "scrappy" in articles about David Eckstein.
3. I love -- love -- that you cite the short time it took for Google to do the search. As if that is in some way indicative of just how fucking scrappy this guy is. "If you search for 'Carlos Guillen scrappy,' it takes Google .41 seconds to show results. 'Bill Doran scrappy?' .40 seconds. But type in 'David Eckstein scrappy' and you will have your results in .38 seconds. Even Google knows just how scrappy this guy is."
Then again, when you've hauled off a .289 average and .351 on-base percentage over seven major-league seasons that include a pair of World Series rings and a Series MVP award ... well, "scrappy" will turn up a bit.
Why? Why will it show up? Manny Ramirez has "hauled off" (and why that verb?) far far better numbers in the last seven years. He also won a WS MVP. No one calls him scrappy. Here. Let me rewrite your last sentence for you.
Then again, when you're small and you play baseball and are just kind of mediocre and lazy sportswriters don't want to bother coming up with anything new to say about you so they literally google your name and the word "scrappy" and then actually flaunt how lazy they are by writing into the article that the way they decided to write this article was to fucking google your name and the word "scrappy," in a move reminiscent of how we all used to begin Social Studies papers in junior high by writing like "Webster's Dictionary defines 'democracy' as..." or whatever... well, "scrappy" will turn up a bit.
There. I think that's clearer.
It's just in the mindset, Eckstein explained yesterday during a conference call from the Tampa airport. He'd just cleared his medical and was officially aboard for the 2008 season at $4.5 million (all figures U.S.).
After the doctors give Eckstein a medical examination, do they sometimes get confused and give him a lollypop? (I'm not sure that's a good joke, and I was just about to cut it, but now the image of Eckstein in like 1950's clothes licking an oversized swirly-colored lollypop is in my head and it makes me laugh. So: it stays in.)
"It's more an attitude of showing up every day, ready to give you 100 per cent," Eckstein said. "You'll never see me a take a pitch off, a day off ... that's what I bring. I think it's my best quality.
It certainly isn't "good hitter."
"It may be the reality – that when you're a smaller guy, you have to play better than the other guys – but I'm a little stubborn. When you're small, you don't think you're small."
Do you think you're "scrappy?" Because everyone else does.
If Allan Ryan is a high school student from a nearby school who has gotten an internship at the Star and this is his first published article: congratulations! I wish you the best in your career as a journalist. If this is any other situation: yikes.
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Thanks to Alexander for the tip.
As many of you pointed out, this article was printed in the Toronto Star, not the Toronto Sun, as I originally wrote. The Toronto Sun is a goofy low-grade tabloid, which would never have printed something as frivolous and pointless as a google search for "David Eckstein scrappy."
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Windows binaries for my Python binding of the Sixense SDK for the Razer Hydra for Python 3.4. Includes 32 and 64 bit binaries. See the documentation, too. (You'll also find the source code there.)
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Warner Music Group has announced that their Chairman and CEO of Recorded Music, Lyor Cohen, is stepping down as of September 30th. Cohen, who had been with the company since 2004, is credited for restructuring the Recorded Music division after joining Warner nearly eight years ago – witnessing several hits with artists like The Black Keys, Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green and more. “To
• Washburn Introduces the New Paul Stanley PS12 Starfire Guitar
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• Billy Joe Armstrong gets a little pissed off at the iHeart Radio Festival
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During Green Day’s set at the iHeart Radio music festival in Las Vegas Billy Joe gets a little riled up when he discovered that the band only had 1 minute left to play in their set. The video will say it all.
• News Report Shows Why You Can’t Get Tickets to Concerts
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An exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation has discovered why it’s so tough for concert fans to get good seats at a good price. That investigation uncovered dramatic proof that, when you go online to buy tickets, you’re competing against a massive network of ticket scalpers from all across the country. NewsChannel 5 Investigates obtained unprecedented access to a recent concert for rising country
• Propellerhead adds AudioCopy and WIST support to popular Figure App
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• The New 12-String Gibson Les Paul
September 17, 2012 - no Comments
Gibson is well-known throughout the music industry for making high-quality, great-sounding guitars. Their models are highly sought-after among guitarists and to own one is to be in possession of a truly wonderful piece of craftsmanship. Gibson’s most recent release is a Les Paul with 12 strings that they claim could be the best one they have created so far. According to the
• Make a Cigar Box Guitar
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• Wires in the Walls – Tremolo
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LA-based indie rock band Wires in the Walls new video for Tremolo, the first song off their debut full-length album New Symmetry. Directed by De la Vega ( and produced by Cathartic Films, the video uses innovative camera placement to capture breathtaking visuals of a hoop dancer’s journey through some of the most beautiful spots in Southern California. Wires in the
• Native Instruments introduces PREMIUM TUBE SERIES
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Native Instruments today introduced a new collection of high-end effects, capturing the warm, natural sound of tube-driven hardware. PREMIUM TUBE SERIES is made up of three individual effects – PASSIVE EQ, VARI COMP and ENHANCED EQ – available either individually or as a high-value bundle. PREMIUM TUBE SERIES makes these effects available for the first time as native plug-ins that run individually
• How Labels Screw Bands using Jurisdiction and Venue
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In this video entertainment lawyer Marty Frascogna describes how labels will using contract language to get one over on artists. This is a primary reason why artists are avoiding record labels and entertainment lawyers are recommending that you learn how to sell your music online. There are many ways, but specifically we are discussing Jurisdiction and Venue. It is possible to get
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Asus Lamborghini notebook arrives
Consumer Electronics Show 2006 Alongside a pink one
Thu Jan 05 2006, 04:30
ASUS HAD a bunch of very interesting laptops on display at CES. They went from frilly to serious to business class. Some were elegant, other ones a rather garish pink leather, but all were pretty close to the standard ASUS laptop you have probably all seen before.
The most obvious standout is the Lamborghini notebook. This one is based off existing designs, and oriented heavily at the multimedia sector, note the remote sitting beside it. They would not give out any details because it is going to 'debut' tomorrow, but I can say it is a PM based model, not AMD. Comparisons to the Acer Ferrari are inevitable, but Asus completely denies any similarities.
Aesthetically, this notebook is quite pleasing, it is a shiny black color, with all the trendy lights in the right places and a Lambo badge on the case. Nothing to complain about, just a solid looking computer with similarly solid specs. The problem for me is that there is little to tie it in to the car maker besides a badge. If it comes at little or no premium, I would have nothing against it, but if it hits you in the checkbook, go for the model without the badge, and buy an extra battery instead.
Asus Lamborghini notebook closed
The other notebooks were notable mainly for one unique feature. I would go into detail about the models, but since I neglected to write down thins like names and specs, much vaguer descriptions will have to do. The main thing is the extensive use of aluminum. Most companies use plastic for the shells and keyboard surrounds on laptops, it is easier to work with, you can just mold it. Asus has several models will full blown aluminum shells and wrist wrests. They feel quite solid, and are probably a lot more wear resistant than the normal low rent plastic. This is definite plus in my book.
On the opposite of plus side, there was a pink leather clad notebook. The lid and the wrist rests were covered in a lizard-skin patterned leatherish substance. When I say pink, I mean pink, this thing would set off alarms in a nuclear plant. You can see some of it in the corner of the closed Lambo shot, but it is much brighter in person. Not my thing, but there are those who will just love it, I am sure.
Lastly comes the most impressive single feature of the bunch, a secondary display and controller on the lid. It has a little color LCD and a four way pad to allow you to do a bunch of things without turning the PC on. If you use your computer as a music station, this will be very useful to you. It won't change any lives in a meaningful way, but it is quite handy.µ
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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Li, Inc. for 032c magazine at the Goethe-Institut
A decade of 032c magazine covers as graphically reinterpreted by Li, Inc. The installation at the Goethe-Institut was accompanied by a special black on black woven patch celebrating critical themes from the magical Berlin-based publication.
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Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ
Year of the Open Door
A moving testimony reminds us that we can lead our loved ones to the door of the church, but they are the ones who must choose to enter, and remain.
10 Tips to Read More and Read Better
Heeding the Cry of the Orphan
The Empty Promise of Meditation
Yes, the Bible contains the concept of meditation, but it is much different from the Eastern techniques that are being used increasingly by Christians today.
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Be Thankful!
I'll do my share of eating pumpkin pie and turkey. I may even watch a football game or two. But I also want to encourage all of us to spend real time thanking God for His goodness and His love.
Times Like These Are The Best Time For Thanksgiving
Since many feel our country is in trouble I decided to see how our leaders addressed Thanksgiving in other difficult and trying times...
Living with Thanksgiving
Holiday Gifts from Your Kitchen
Could Your Marriage Benefit from Mentoring?
Few successes in life are reached without a little help along the way. Marriage experts Bill and Pam Farrell share the blessings of marriage mentorships and tips on ways to begin a mentoring relationship that could last a lifetime.
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The Prodigal Automakers
Faith: Crushing Death with Overpowering Truth
If God has created miracles in our own lives, miracles far beyond what we deserve... well, surely He will reach down and save someone far more pure and decent and childlike in their heart than we ever were... right?
Obama, the Bishops, and FOCA
The legal permanency of abortion in America now seems guaranteed. And now, the bishops are digging in for the political fight of their lives.
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How to Turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-living
The poet Milton said that a person with an ungrateful spirit only has one vice, because all of the rest of his vices are virtues compared to ingratitude.
Men's Identity Struggle
After Adam was finished with the livestock inventory, things began to turn for him - and the rest of manhood.
Getting What We Want in the Hereafter
In both Hell and Purgatory, Dante witnesses souls getting what they really want. Hell is “the enjoyment of your own way forever"...
Apologetics: Answering the Coffeehouse Questions
Freshen up on how to respond When God Goes to Starbucks.
The First and Primary Object
Worldview: Which Lens are You Looking Through?
A clash of worldviews is not a new phenomenon. What's new is what is happening in evangelical Christianity.
Worldliness—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes, and the boasting of what he has or does—actively opposes God and the truth of His Word. How, then, can a believer relate to the world without being seduced by its system? Pastor C. J. Mahaney introduces the answer.
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School Board Members Take Opposing Sides on Charter Schools
Former Mercer Island School Board President Pat Braman and Director Dave Myerson signed a letter voicing opposition to Initiative 1240, which would permit charter schools in the state, while Director Brian Emanuels supports them.
Mercer Island School Board members Pat Braman and Dave Myerson joined with parents, education leaders and educators from across Washington state to oppose charter schools — but it's unclear how much influence the letter will have, even with other members of the school board.
According to MyNorthwest.com, the letter — signed by representatives from 260 of the state's 295 school districts — represents a last ditch effort to sway voters as polls show the public favoring the intiative and the Nov. 6 election fast approaching.
The letter expresses opposition to Initiative 1240, which would allow up to 40 charter schools to be established in the state. Charter schools are not currently allowed under state law.
The letter states that I-1240 would take millions from public schools to pay for privately-run charter schools, that it ignores 99 percent of the state's students, and that it ignores a solution for all children.
Local parents Tori Lindquist and Jackie Brown also signed the letter, which is attached as aPDF attachment to this article (click to enlarge).
More local support seems to be on backing the Yes on I-1240 campaign. Mercer Island couple Jackie and Mike Bezos, parents of Amazon.com CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, gave $1 million and are frequently listed on campagin ads on television. State Senator Steve Litzow, PTA and Stand for Children board member Judy Chase, former Elmhurst, IL School Board of Education member Jim Faulstich, and music teacher Connie Wible, business owner Carol Gullstad, and Frederick H. Beck also count themselves as supporters, according to the Yes on I-1240 website.
(Ed. Note: This story was updated to add information to describe local supporters of the Yes on I-1240 campaign.)
Trevor Hart November 03, 2012 at 08:40 PM
State money follows the kid. If the kid moves out of the public school system that's less kids tax supported schools need to accomodate. From what I've seen, this should be a win - win. The kid gets a better education in the Charter School and the Public Schools get to reduce their class size to supposedly, and hopefully, improve their performance.
Kendall Watson November 04, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Tani Lindquist, who it appears did not sign the letter, is the current teachers union leader — or Mercer Island Education Association (MIEA) president, to use the formal term.
Dave Myerson November 05, 2012 at 02:45 AM
I have received queries why I oppose I-1240, and offer the following explanation. On the one hand, I would love to see some competition among public schools–and charters could provide that. Through such competition, parents might be able to find a school with a solid elementary math curriculum, one based primarily on direct instruction and problems to solve, and not one that asks students to learn several different multiplication algorithms. The Singapore text comes to my mind. On the other hand, I-1240 does not afford sufficient accountability to tax payers. I am very reluctant to spend tax money without the direction of an elected School Board. If I-1240 is implemented, any private party founding a charter school could choose a superintendent or principal, and they would receive state tax monies, but would only be loosely accountable, and that 5 years down the road to an appointed body. That is not nearly enough accountability, and taxation without representation. In addition, our local Mercer Island school tax levies would go not just to MI public schools, but to any charter(s) located within Mercer Island. The students may or may not live in Mercer Island. There is a requirement that charter school(s) accept students from all districts on an equal basis. Any suitably located charter school can tap our taxes. That is local taxation without local benefit. For me, this bill has the fatal problem of siphoning tax money to parties not accountable to the electorate.
Lisa Thomas November 05, 2012 at 03:17 AM
So Tori Lindquist, who signed the letter according to your article, is not the same as Tani Lindquist. Are they related?
Kendall Watson November 05, 2012 at 05:41 PM
Thank you very much Director Myerson for taking the time to explain your position on Mercer Island Patch. I'd also like to clarify to all readers of this story (I've added an editor's note at the end) that Mr. Faulstich was a school board member, but not on Mercer Island. He was elected board member on the Elmhurst Board of Education in Illinois. According to the Elmhurst Board of Ed., Faulstich served from 1974 to 1977.
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A new plan by the FCC to keep the Universal Service Fund stocked in anticipation of the coming August exemption for DSL providers will likely lead to higher VoIP bills for consumers. The agency has ruled that companies like Vonage and SunRocket who offer Internet telephony services must now pay 7% of their revenue into the fund -- used to subsidize rural and low-income phone service -- which has been traditionally been stocked by taxing POTS and DSL providers at a rate of 10.9%. However, since DSL providers have been let off the hook for this program, the FCC needed to make up for the shortfall, so the agency both instituted the VoIP component and raised cellular carriers' contribution from 3% to 4%. Since providers tend to pass new costs on to the consumer, we can probably expect to see higher VoIP bills in the near future, but luckily the recent repeal of that Spanish-American war-era excise tax should mostly balance things out on the cellphone side of things.
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COLONIE: High-wattage debate
More than a dozen residents retained attorney Andrew Gilchrist, and dozens more backed his argument, that the test failed to show how the tower would appear with banks of more than 20 lights, each light more than 2 feet in diameter.
Despite the fact that the lights are designed for as little spill-off light as possible, the fact remains that the proposed four, 20-foot wide light banks resting on top of the 90-foot poles, will be seen from throughout Loudonville, lit or not, said Gilchrist, a graduate of Siena himself.
The towers are a quality-of-life issue, he added.
"They will face these light towers and the field every day. They will live this every day, whether the lights are on or not," Gilchrist said.
Gilchrist also raised several issues with the manner in which the college has gone about selling residents on the proposed towers.
For one, the college has said that the lights will only be on for 10 scheduled games of the year. For the first time in the hearings, Siena officials stated that they would like to use the lights for practice any opportunity they could.
Resident Sharon Alley, who has led the charge against the proposal, also pointed out that the college has already put in the four footings to mount the lights. Building Department Director Michael Rosch confirmed that Siena had only been given a building permit for the new field and accessory bleachers, not the footings for the lights.
"We have come to the hearings, listened with opened minds, and we are still adamantly opposed to these towers. We are not against higher education, we are not against Siena, we are not even against athletics," said Sharon Bright Holub, president of the Greater Loudonville Association.
Holub stated that there has not been good dialogue between Siena and its neighbors, and that the proposal is more than a matter of what is permitted by town law; rather, it's a matter of community and the impact four, 90-foot light towers would have on it, she said.
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