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Monday, August 5, 2013
The Case of the Orca That Killed Its Trainer
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Hugh Pickens DOT Com writes "There's an interesting read at National Geographic by Kenneth Brower that probes the case of Tilikum, the homicidal killer whale, who killed his first trainer, 20-year-old Keltie Byrne in 1991. Then in July 6, 1999, a 27-year-old man who stayed after the park closed and evaded security to enter the orca tank was found dead and nude, draped over Tilikum's back with his genitals bitten off. Tilikum's most recent victim was Dawn Brancheau, the SeaWorld trainer he crushed, dismembered, and partially swallowed in 2010. 'Almost all students of orca believe that they are deranged by captivity, some more than others. Tilikum's record puts him at one end of a continuum. There have been dozens of attacks on trainers by an assortment of orcas in the marine parks around the world. [The movie] "Blackfish" shows video from several of these episodes at SeaWorld,' writes Brower. 'What is remarkable about Orcinus orca in marine parks is not these rare episodes. What is remarkable is their monumental forbearance.' For its part SeaWorld is attempting to cast the filmmakers as the true villains, characterizing them as anti-captivity zealots. The company says '"Blackfish" is inaccurate and misleading and, regrettably, exploits a tragedy that remains a source of deep pain for Dawn Brancheau's family, friends and colleagues.'"
Tea party plans to abandon GOP stars
The Associated Press
MIAMI -- This was not the revolution the tea party had in mind.
Four years ago, the movement and its potent mix of anger and populism persuaded thousands of conservatives to protest the deficit and President Barack Obama's health care law.
The tea party swept a crop of no-compromise lawmakers into Congress and governor's offices and transformed political up-and-comers, including Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, into household names.
But as many tea party stars seek re-election next year and Rubio considers a 2016 presidential run, conservative activists are finding themselves at a crossroads.
Many of their standard-bearers have embraced more moderate positions on bedrock issues such as immigration and health care, broadening their appeal in swing states but dampening grass-roots passion.
Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/04/3542091/tea-party-plans-to-abandon-gop.html
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Autumn 2013 at the British Library: Georgians Revealed, classic children?s books and historic celebrations from Boccaccio to the Football Association
EXHIBITION: Georgians Revealed: Life, Style and the Making of Modern Britain
Paccar Gallery, 8 November 2013 ? 11 March 2014
Discover the reality of life in Georgian Britain. From beautifully furnished homes to raucous gambling dens, from celebrity obsessions to gin addictions, this dazzling exhibition will bring to life the trials and triumphs of the ordinary people who made modern Britain.
Prices: Gift Aid ?10, Standard Adult ?9, Over 60s ?7, Other concessions ?5, Under 18s Free, Friends of the British Library Free
www.bl.uk/georgians-revealed
Georgians Revealed events include?
Historic Heston Blumenthal
Friday 8 November, 18.30-20.00, ?10/?8 concessions
Heston Blumenthal, whose name is synonymous with cutting-edge cuisine, nonetheless finds one of his greatest sources of inspiration from the original and creative recipes from Britain?s rich culinary past. Join Heston for an evening exploring the lasting impact made during the Georgian era on the culinary history of Britain and to discover their influence on some of his creations.
The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: The Romantics
Tuesday 12 November, 18.30-20.00, ?7.50/?5 concessions
Josephine Hart?s passion for poetry and commitment to having it read live electrified the evenings she hosted at the British Library. The events continue on an occasional basis, with no less capacity to move and inspire. Tonight?s programme will be devoted to the great Romantic Poets: Keats, Byron and Shelley.
Georgian Londoners: Into the Streets
Sunday 17 November, 14.00 - 15.15, ?7.50/ ?5 concessions
In 2009 historian Lucy Inglis began her award-winning blog on the lesser-known aspects of London during the Eighteenth Century. Monarchs, politicians and aristocrats grab the historical limelight, but Lucy's Georgian Londoners are the men and women who rode the dawn coach to work, opened shops bleary-eyed and hung-over, fell in love, had risky sex in side streets, realized the children had head lice again, paid parking fines, cashed in winning lottery tickets, fought for good causes and committed terrible crimes. In this talk based on her new book, Lucy takes a journey back to a time that through fantastic highs and desperate lows, changed expectations of what life could be.
Georgian London guided walks also available
Sunday 17 November, 11.30 ? 12.30 and 15.45 ? 16.45, ?4
Guided walks and the talk must be booked separately. Advance booking recommended as numbers are limited.
LATE at the Library: Vice and Virtue
Friday 6 December, 19.30 ? 23.00, ?12.50
An evening of decadent pleasure and entertainment awaits. Celebrate the legacy of the Georgian era with guest DJ sets, live performance, circus, installations, bar and food and a late night opening of the exhibition. Join the rogues and gents, vamps and ladies for a night of splendour and spectacle.
In association with Georgian Townhouse Parties and Circus Space
For more Georgian events visit www.bl.uk/georgians-revealed
EXHIBITION: Picture This: Children?s Illustrated Classics
The Folio Society Gallery, 4 October 2013 ? 26 January 2014
This exhibition will explore 10 classic children?s books from the 20th century. Discover how illustrators over the years have interpreted ? and reinterpreted ? our favourite tales in beautiful and imaginative ways. Visitors will be re-united with much-loved characters including Paddington Bear, Peter Pan and Willy Wonka, as well as classic works such as Just-So Stories, The Wind in the Willows and The Hobbit.
Admission FREE, for information and related events visit www.bl.uk/picturethis
LAST CHANCE TO SEE? Propaganda: Power and Persuasion
Until 17 September 2013
Speakers? Corner at the British Library
Monday 2 ? Thursday 5 September, 13.00 ? 13.45, Free, Piazza
Speakers? Corner is coming to the British Library, with a week of mini public debates outside in the Poets' Circle. In these 45 minute-sessions you?re invited to join specially selected organisations and groups to discuss some of the themes raised in the exhibition.
See www.bl.uk/propaganda for more events and information.
Sir John Ritblat Treasures Gallery displays
Japan 400: Hirado and the British in Japan
1 August ? 25 September 2013
A small display to celebrate 400 years of Japan-British relations 1613-2013. Featuring documents and drawings from the Library?s collections, the story begins with the establishment of the English East India Company trading post at Hirado in 1613 and ends with the opening of Japan to the west in the 19th century.
Football Rules
21 August - 18 December 2013
On 26 October 1863, at the Freemasons? Tavern in London, a group of men came together to form The Football Association, with the objective of establishing a unified code of rules to regulate the sport.
At the centre of this display is the FA Minute Book, compiled and handwritten by Ebenezer Cobb Morley, which documents the origins of association football. From the first six meetings it took to agree the original 13 laws of football 150 years ago, to the inception of The FA Cup and the first international match, it is the most important book in the history of the world?s favourite sport. Come and see the book that founded the beautiful game.
In partnership with The Football Association
You are the Ref: Live
Monday 23 September, 18.30 ? 20.00, ?7.50 / ?5 concessions
As the original rules of Association Football go on display (see page 9), join this lively celebration of the quirks and complexities of the game with legendary sports artist Paul Trevillion ? creator of the long running You Are The Ref strips ? and former head of Premier League referees, Keith Hackett with special guests.
Boccaccio and Company
27 September ? 1 December 2013
Giovanni Boccaccio?s Decameron, one of the most famous works of Western literature, is a collection of 100 tales told over ten days by a group of ten friends who have fled to the countryside to escape the ravages of the Black Death in Florence in 1348. This small display marking the 700th anniversary of Boccaccio?s birth, will examine this multifaceted and highly entertaining book - as well as Boccaccio?s continuing influence on art and literature.
September events include?
When Britain Burned the White House
Tuesday 17 September, 18.30-20.30, ?8/?5 concessions
Discussing his new book, Waterloo, highly respected author and broadcaster Peter Snow will detail Britain?s extraordinary invasion of Washington in 1814 and the far-reaching consequences of this confrontation. This event will be followed by a wine reception.
Sponsored by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and the Eccles Centre for American Studies.
Laughs in Translation
Monday 30 September, 18.30-20.30, ?10/?8 concessions
While comedian Eddie Izzard has been attempting to do his show in different languages around the world an increasing number of overseas performers have been trying stand-up in English. ?German Comedy Ambassador? Henning Wehn and guests join Natalie Haynes for an evening of comedy sets and conversations all about the pleasures and pitfalls of being funny in other languages.
October events include?
Black History Month programme
In Conversation: Linton Kwesi Johnson and Caryl Phillips
Friday 4 October, 18.30 ? 20.00, ?7.50/?5 concessions
Marking Black History Month, poet and political activist, Linton Kwesi Johnson joins Caryl Phillips, novelist and academic, in conversation. Both writers have inspired generations with thoughtful and incisive writing which, in one way or another, looks at notions of identity. Johnson?s rhythm-infused lyrics and Phillips?s concise prose explore racial oppression and question what it means to belong ? and together they?ve changed the landscape of writing in Britain and beyond. Join them in this rare conversation chaired by cultural journalist and broadcaster Maya Jaggi.
In association with the Institute of English Studies and Speaking Volumes
1963: A Turning Point in the Civil Rights Movement
Monday 14 October, 18.45-20.00, ?4/?3 concessions
Dr Malcolm McLaughlin and Dr Nicholas Grant will discuss the significance of 1963 for the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States and for racial politics around the world.
This event is co-sponsored by the University of East Anglia and the Eccles Centre for American Studies
The PEN Pinter Prize
Monday 7 October, 18.30-19.45, ?7.50/?5 concessions
The PEN Pinter Prize is awarded annually to a British writer of outstanding literary merit whose work encapsulates the principles of freedom and truth that Harold Pinter upheld throughout his writing career. This year the prize will be presented to acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard, who will give a special acceptance speech at the event. He will also present the award to an international writer of courage with whom he has chosen to share the prize. A limited edition booklet containing his address will be published by Faber and Faber and available to the audience.
In association with English PEN
Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures Hell
Wednesday 30 October, 14.30-16.00
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween experience, surrounded by a fantastical 3D underworld of devils, satyrs and skeletons! Collector and celebrated musician Brian May, and photographic historians Denis Pellerin and Paula Fleming have been united by a rare passion for collecting ghoulish 19th Century stereo cards known as Diableries (?Devilments?), and today present these extraordinary images on the big screen. Their new book featuring the Diableries will be available at the event.
November events include?
The Director?s Guild Peter Brook Lecture
Sunday 24 November, 14.00-16.00, ?7.50/?5
The annual Directors Guild Peter Brook Lecture is a platform for leading directors of stage and screen to give a personal view of their craft, culture and industry. The Guild and the British Library are delighted to welcome Mike Leigh, award-winning director of devised theatre and film, to deliver this year's lecture, and to join Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre, in conversation.
Nicholas Crane: Reflections of a Map Man
Monday 25 November, 18.30-20.00, ?7.50 / ?5 concessions
Coast and Town presenter Nicolas Crane is perhaps best known to the cartographic community for his biography of Gerard Mercator and BBC series Map Man. Join him as he speaks on his experiences as an explorer and geographer and the role that maps have played in his life, both professional and private.
For a full list of British LIbrary events please visit our What's On pages.
To book tickets for events please visit http://boxoffice.bl.uk, call 01937 546546 (Mon - Fri, 09.00 - 17.00) or buy tickets in person at the British Library unless stated otherwise.
Visitor information:
Telephone: +44 (0)1937 546060
Email: Visitor-Services@bl.uk
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
Weekly Support for Cancer Patients
Weekly Support for Cancer Patients
| When: | August 8, 2013 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM |
| Where: | Cancer Support Community, 5775 P'tree Dwdy |
| Phone: | 404-843-1880 |
| Address: | Northside-Forsyth Hospital. 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr Bldg 1400, Suite 180 , Admin. Conference Room Cumming, , GA 30041 |
| Ages: | 16 |
| Cost: | No Charge |
| Description: | Weekly support group for people with cancer and their loved ones. Thursdays, 12:30 - 2pm. Bldg. 1400, Suit 180 - Admin Conference Room. |
Source: http://community.forsythnews.com/events/detail/18868/
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Saints Coach Sean Payton: 'This will be good film for our staff to evaluate'
Opening statement:
?I?m not going to go through a couple of the guys that went down until I find out. I will give you something Monday, when we are back in the afternoon. Overall, I thought the tempo was good against each other. There is kind of a fine line. You want to be healthy, yet you still want to see some full speed action. I think they handled that well. I thought defensively, we made some good plays. We had some turnovers. There were a few false starts, (and) some pre-snap penalties that we have to get cleaned up. This will be good film for our staff to evaluate and for the players to see when they come back in Monday. But we received enough snaps. It started getting warm, but I thought they battled the heat pretty well.?
It looks like the running game usually got positive yardage.
?One of the things we wanted to look at was two or three specific type runs. We were able to get about 12 to 15 snaps and some of those slash plays. I thought defensively they did a pretty good job. If we got into the second and long or third and longs, there are chances there were a minus play or, like I alluded to earlier, a penalty. I thought there was some good plays made on both side of the ball, and I thought we got good work, so I was pleased with that.?
Looking at the running game. You look in the past, 
?Yes, he is one player (who has produced), and we read our players last night with the scouts. We went through 89 guys, maybe a little bit less than that. A couple of the guys haven?t practiced. We kind of just went through how things have been going, up to date, with training camp, and he is a player that we felt has really come around, mentally. In the spring, for a rookie, small school guy, there was a lot on his plate, but I feel like he is beginning to pick things up. He is explosive, and he can run. One of his strengths would be just his natural running ability. The area that he has gotten better yet is just the protections, understanding who to get, who to block, some of the nuances that comes with playing running back in this offense. I thought he made some pretty good runs out here. That wasn?t surprising, and I do think that he will be a guy in the preseason will have an ample opportunity in games to carry the football.?
I know
?Yeah he is playing one of those outside backer positions. I thought he had some good rush snaps. We will see on the film when we get a chance to look more specifically, but he is explosive and he is a big part of what we are planning on doing with the two outside guys.?
Overall, on the defense, five sacks and two picks, and a fumble recovery were recorded unofficially. How do you feel about that?
?I was pleased with the turnovers. That is something that we have been emphasizing. I thought they took advantage of those snaps. I had the officials blowing an early whistle. That can be a positive. It goes both ways. I felt like that was the way to go with the tempo we had. I thought we rushed the passer well, at times, and probably got into some long yardage situations a little bit too much for us, offensively. I was pleased with that element.?
One of the things that you said you wanted to look at was left tackle. What did you see?
?I want to watch the tape, first, because I am watching it from the sideline, and there is no way to really evaluate it until you get a chance to look at the video.?
Are you headed up to Canton today? Just talk about how excited you are to get up there and see your mentor get inducted.
?It is a special place. A year ago, we had a Saint (William Roaf) go in, and Cortez Kennedy who we knew went in. When someone that is close to you, or someone that has been a part of your career, is going into the Hall of Fame, it is pretty special. It becomes a little bit more meaningful. Obviously, Bill (Parcells) was someone that really helped me a lot in my career. To this date, I talk with him pretty frequently. I am excited for him and just (excited) to be there to help celebrate with him.?
It seems like
?Well, he is powerful. He has good size, (and) long arms. He is continuing to improve and really work on the little things. Using his hands better and shedding. For him, there are a lot of snaps that he is behind compared to a lot of these players who played a lot more football up until the point when they got here. That being said, he is powerful, he is very strong. He is something that his explosiveness is something that you can notice on film. It is just now the small things, the detailing, pad level, use of hands and where he is placing them and how he is taking on blocks. That is the one thing that he is continuing to work on.?
Did you think
?Yes, he seemed to be around the ball. He is a veteran player who has real good instincts, so it is not surprising. Nonetheless, he found himself around the football a bunch.?
Is this kind of a breakthrough for him today?
?Well, I don?t know if it?s a breakthrough. He is a veteran player in our league, so he has played quite a bit, but it was a good scrimmage.?
What about
?It looked solid. It looked like he ran with good pad level. Again, when we look at the tape, we will have the chance to see the decisions that they made. I said this at the beginning, but I think that the tape will be valuable for the players and coaches. It is the first bit of film that we are looking at where they are really cutting loose, and we get a chance to see what a play gained or what it didn?t gain. So, that will be helpful.?
Did the run blocking make it seem like the running backs can hit the line of scrimmage with some momentum?
?We will see when we look at the tape.?
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CompuVision Earns DataCore Premier Partner Program Status to Provide Storage Virtualization and Software-Defined Solutions for California Companies
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Source: www.dabcc.com --- Saturday, August 03, 2013
DataCore Software, the premier provider of storage virtualization software, and CompuVision, a provider of business computer, networking, telecommunications and cabling services serving Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties for more than 19 years, today jointly announced that CompuVision has become a DataCore? Premier Partner. CompuVision can now deploy adaptable and scalable virtualized storage environments that can better support the increasingly high performance needs of today'... ...
Source: http://feeds.dabcc.com/~r/CloudComputingResources/~3/ZnzJCXexgfU/article.aspx
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Friday, August 2, 2013
Genetics: More than merely a mutated gene
[unable to retrieve full-text content]If two women have the same genetic mutation that puts them at higher-than-average risk for a disease such as breast cancer, why does only one develop the disease? Genetic scientists have begun to understand how the rest of the genome interacts with such mutations to cause the differences we see among individuals.
Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/top_news/top_science/~3/FFnu6xv9FYQ/130801233104.htm
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