Text "As soon as I saw this slip stitch pattern in the Harmony Guide I thought of pondweed! I love the way that the tiny leaves of this aquatic plant seem to spiral around the central stem (even if they don’t really). These socks are knit from the toe up, but they could very easily be worked top-down if that’s your particular bag, baby. The short row heel is worked over a larger number of stitches that is normally recommended, because I have read, listened to, and obeyed Lucy Neatby. It really does give a better fit to most (non-model) feet. Feel free to substitute your own, favoured toe, heel and cuff finishes. You could even work it top down if that’s your preference! Sizes To fit 8”/20cm, 9”/23cm, 10”/25.5cm, 11”/28cm circumference leg/foot Gauge (after blocking) 32 sts measured over 10cm (4 inches) in pattern stitch over 2.75 mm needles 32 sts and 48 rows measured over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch over 2.25 mm needles Yarn: [Colour A] Socks That Fit sock yarn (100% wool) 350 yds/320 m per 100 g/3.5 oz in Evergreen Tonal. (1, 1, 1, 1) balls [Colour B] Socks That Fit sock yarn (100% wool) 350 yds/320 m per 100 g/3.5 oz in Kiwi Tonal. (1, 1, 1, 1) balls Ravelry: Download options (PDF size 688 kb): From the Ravelry Project Page or Note: this pattern was previously published in the November 2007 issue of the now-defunct Magknits. 4th Nov, 2007 at 7:01 pm COOOOOL, I’m all hypnotized =) 4th Nov, 2007 at 8:58 pm I saw them earlier and fell in love. Have to find just the right colours of yarn from my stash 5th Nov, 2007 at 12:17 pm The sock pattern looks awesome! Love the colors of yarn that you used. 5th Nov, 2007 at 2:07 pm what a cute idea! i love mirrored socks. these are on my list! 5th Nov, 2007 at 5:14 pm Thank you! Your socks are adorable and your photos are gorgeous! 6th Nov, 2007 at 7:12 am Apparently this Magnits thing is a very big deal…2paw says so. Yep….nits. 6th Nov, 2007 at 4:55 pm neat!!!!! 6th Nov, 2007 at 5:40 pm Congrats! 7th Nov, 2007 at 2:59 pm [...] knitting patterns Turing and the Apple – Unisex sock pattern in three sizes $5.00 Elodea socks – FREE Harry – a top-down hat pattern Arien top-down cable cardigan – FREE Plain and Simple Hot [...] 8th Nov, 2007 at 3:29 am Congrats! They are beautiful! 13th Nov, 2007 at 7:28 am LOVE them! Unfortunately no two coordinate colors in my sock stash which mostly consists of multi-colored yarn…must-not-buy-more-yarn" "I’ve searched and I can’t find this particular mitten pattern that I know I’ve seen somewhere. It has a little pocket on one of the hands to put your bus pass in and I can’t find it anywhere. Please, please, please, please can you help me? My brain is addled and I can’t knit right now because my hands have gone on strike, but this is driving me crazy(er). Thanks in advance! Edited later: Found them! Thanks to Kerrie for pointing me to Subway Knitter who basically says knit a pair of mittens, knit a pocket and join the two! And there are some in the Winter IK (which I’m still waiting for) by Colleen Meagher. Thank you so much! 12th Nov, 2007 at 5:34 pm There is a pattern for these in the current issue of Interweave Knits. Good luck. 12th Nov, 2007 at 6:21 pm It’s the Winter Issue of Interweave Knits. 12th Nov, 2007 at 7:04 pm i seem to remember something similar on subway knitter last year… 12th Nov, 2007 at 7:42 pm I believe the one in IK is the one by the Subway Knitter. 12th Nov, 2007 at 9:08 pm Glad you found it =) 13th Nov, 2007 at 3:39 am Yes, subway knitter’s pattern is in the current IK." ") 21st Dec, 2008 at 7:30 am Well actually I noticed too but I didn’t like to say anything!!!! Smiley face…had to type it coz I’ve forgotten how to make one out of punctuation bits! 21st Dec, 2008 at 11:47 am 22nd Dec, 2008 at 8:43 am Computer Geek! 31st Dec, 2008 at 7:11 pm not useless, human (unless you are Vulcan in which case the two words may be synonymous)" "Listmania Revisted Hi: March 7, 2007 at 9:17 pm Who are those handsome bees? March 10, 2007 at 5:28 pm Where’s the Metallica? Your list sucks…. However seeing Grave Dancers Union on there was interesting. I’ll have to pull that one from the archives and re-listen. March 10, 2007 at 5:40 pm The Mike Knott concert was the best concert I have been to in my entire life. Ever. Songs/Artists I like that Lindsay might also like: Brand New (Going to their concert! So excited!) Muse Arcade Fire Stars Iron & Wine Wolfmother Now how do you hear about new music without the quintessential new music source, a.k.a, JM? March 11, 2007 at 12:36 pm LOL Geoff, I knew I’d take some flack for the absence of Metallica! I really grew out of them from the mid-90’s on, but the old stuff rocks. GDU is a definite good album… I remember choosing to buy that album instead of Siamese Dream in 1993 at that crappy (now long gone) music shop in the Prairie Mall… Thanks for the info Bonnie, I have the new Aracde Fire, it’s ok so far… tell Jason to get his FTP back online, and I’ll check out the others! Let me know how the concert goes… and don’t remind me how I MISSED the Michael Knott concert. I’d like to get all his albums (including LSU) but hard to find! I only have 3: Rocket and Bomb, Graceshaker, and Fluid (GREAT album!). Yeah, JM is the ultimate source… NF too (Nick). Get that FTP up again Jason! March 11, 2007 at 12:38 pm By the way, in that redse7en pic, it looks like Jason’s holding a hot dog, or a chicken burger or something! Chow down! March 13, 2007 at 6:19 pm You better Knott talk about him anymore!" "ColdFX OK, I’ve never tried ColdFX but I am feeling the effects of a cold this morning. I could actually feel it coming on yesterday morning forced myself into my work-day morning routine anyway. Does anybody take ColdFX? Does it work? I’m still a skeptic… This does, however, give me a chance to update my blog, which has been terribly neglected of late. What’s happened since New Year’s you ask? Not a whole bunch, but only a month + has passed. Me and the crew went to Toronto, which was great. I’ll post some pictures rather than writing too much about it. Suffice to say we had a great time at the NBA games (I spoke with the Swirsk!) and h anging around TO. We went to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the CN Tower, Wayne Gretzky’s restaurant, and the CBC mini-museum (which is WAY cooler than it sounds – saw Mr. Dressup’s tickle trunk and the set of The Friendly Giant!) We also saw the NFL’s Chad Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald playing Madden in some conference center! Nothing else too new I guess. February is flying along, and at the end of the month I’m moving out of the Official Languages/Employment Equity section of HR, and moving on upstairs to Classification for the next six months, which 0ught to be interesting. Can’t wait for spring/summer weather which hopefully will be coming soon. OK, on to more photos! Me, Jeremy, Mehmet Okur, and though you can’t see him because of my fat head, Carlos Boozer sits enjoying a post-game radio interview. February 10, 2007 at 6:53 pm Cold FX has Ginseng in it, which makes me “zing.” I have more energy when I’m sick and on Cold FX than when I’m healthy. It’s great for students/anyone with deadlines they can’t miss, or piano teachers with lessons they can’t cancel. I recommended it to my friend who also teaches piano, and she loved it… until she reached the end of the “course of treatment” when she crashed and fell asleep on her bathroom floor! Makes me have a little bit of doubt, but I’ve continued to use it and I think I’ve been able to prevent some colds with it. Good thing, because I live with a student who gets a big fat zero if he misses a deadline. (And he’s so stressed out that I think his immune system is compromised.) Something Don Cherry endorses can’t be bad, can it? He speaks so loudly and with such force that everything he says must be true. Have fun Classifying things, Lindsay." "Robot Strider walks on water and, eventually, land robotic panda and other more aquatically-inclined robots we've seen in the past, but the Strider is actually as useful as it is impressive.. [Via Robot Watch] [Via Robot Watch] Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) strider_mt2k @ Jun 16th 2006 11:35AM That's pretty cool! Aquatic battlebots anyone? Brandon @ Jun 16th 2006 12:30PM There also has been some water strider work done at Columbia. The subtle but important distinction to make between the CMU, MIT, and Columbia striders v. the Chuo strider is that the first three are supported primarily by surface tension. Having buoyant feet does allow you to support more mass (for electronics, actuators, power, and such), but at the expense of drag, and, not to mention, no longer being a true strider. Theoretically, you can support quite a bit of weight on the water via surface tension. However, as contact length increases so does drag, so the legs of a robotic or real strider can only be so long before drag takes over and the strider can’t move by its own force. For reference, the largest real water strider weighs up to 1g and has a total leg length of 20cm. The hydrophobic coating on the legs also has alot to do with the weight that can be supported. CMU has a cool concept for a fully autonomous ""true"" water strider using piezo actuators. Columbia has demonstrated a passively controlled autonomous solar powered water strider (see above link). Greg Baz @ Jun 16th 2006 12:38PM Ummm...anything that is designed to float on the water brobubly shouldnt have exposed electronic circuts. Ok no invasion of the killer water stridor robots...quick splash water on them. mark @ Jun 16th 2006 1:20PM ""Ummm...anything that is designed to float on the water brobubly shouldnt have exposed electronic circuts. Ok no invasion of the killer water stridor robots...quick splash water on them."" Fortunately, I don't think the robots are planning an invasion anytime soon... Cypheros @ Jun 16th 2006 2:28PM I, for one, welcome our new aquatic stridor-bot overlords. andrew k. from AZ @ Jun 16th 2006 3:41PM Grrrr fake strider. That thing is silly. Why not just make a hovercraft, which would probably be much faster? Or perhaps a swamp-boat? The ungainly floats under that thing's legs just look dumb. Dolores Leaks @ Jun 16th 2006 4:04PM What will they think of next Dolores Leaks @ Jun 16th 2006 4:07PM True I welcome the fellow too, it does seem dangerous for this machinery to be exposed to water. What do we as humans have left to do as far as mechanis are concerned. LongshotX @ Jun 16th 2006 5:13PM This is so pointless. The future of man made life is not in robotics it's in DNA. DNA has proven to be far more capable at storing data and adapting than even the largest hard disks. Nature is more effiecient in everything it does. Birds have a light weight yet sturdy skeleton that allows them to fly with very little energy expenditure. Planes on the other hand use expensive fuel to get moving and heavy frames. I guess I'm rambling on but the future rests in organics not robotics. Matthew @ Jun 16th 2006 9:08PM Wouldn't it be fun if a small robot could dance on water. Spider Tactics @ Jun 17th 2006 10:55PM Kinda' like Jesus, but made by a man." "In response to a request from a Senate committee, consumer electronics companies and public-interest groups on Tuesday submitted changes to a controversial copyright bill that would hold technology companies liable for encouraging people to infringe copyright. The Inducing Infringement of Copyrights Act (SB2560), sponsored by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), is supported by the music labels and Hollywood studios, which say peer-to-peer software -- which some music fans have used to share copyright files illegally -- has wreaked havoc on their livelihood. During a July Senate Judiciary Committee Both senators made it clear that they are committed to addressing the problem with legislation and asked the witnesses for assistance with alternative language for the bill. The Consumer Electronics Association, the American Library Association, Public Knowledge and DigitalConsumer.org, along with other technology and consumer groups, recommend amending the legislation so ""only someone who distributes a commercial computer program that is 'specifically designed' for wide-scale piracy on digital networks could be held liable for copyright violations,"" according to a press release. ISPs, venture capitalists, credit card companies, banks, advertising agencies, IT help desks and librarians would be exempt from liability. The proposed alternative would also codify the 1984 Supreme Court Sony Betamax decision, which found that products capable of substantial non-infringing uses, such as home video recorders, are legal. The groups sent their changes to Hatch, Leahy and two other co-sponsors, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tennessee). ""We, along with a number of other consumer groups, are very concerned about Senate bill 2560, which we feel will quash innovation and creativity and the fair use of these technologies,"" said Emily Sheketoff, executive director of the Washington, D.C., office of the American Library Association. ""The answer to protecting copyright is not to stop developing new technologies. The answer is to educate people on how to use these technologies properly and encourage people to use these technologies properly."" ""There are many legal, legitimate file-sharing activities,"" Sheketoff said. Last week, a federal appeals" "The Anxiety of Depression Your genes may determine whether difficult life experiences will lead to full-blown depression, researchers say. In a 26-year study of the genetic profiles and hardships of 847 New Zealanders, researchers found that people with one version of a specific gene were protected from falling into depression, while those with another variation became depressed twice as often. Individuals with the ""long"" version of the gene, which regulates serotonin, could cope with challenges such as the death of family a member, a major breakup or getting fired. People with the ""short"" version of the gene were much more likely to fall into depression following a major life crisis. ""Tests showed that life events led to new onset of depression among people who had the stress-sensitive gene, but who did not have depression before their life events happened,"" said Terrie Moffitt, a professor at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and lead researcher on the international research team. Only 17 percent of those with the long variation of the gene who suffered multiple stressful events developed depression. Forty-three percent of those with the other version of the gene became depressed. About 18.8 million Americans are depressed according to the National Institute of Mental Health, a division of the NIH, which partly funded the study along with the University of Wisconsin Graduate School and other nonprofit organizations. Researchers hope that studies linking specific genes to depression will lead to better diagnostics and drugs for treating the condition. But new drugs are probably a decade away, and it's too soon to use the results of this study as a way of diagnosing people for a predisposition to stress, Moffitt said. The results must first be reproduced by other researchers. One possible complication is that the gene that was the subject of the study, called 5-HTT, are likely working together with other gene variations. However, considerable evidence points to the short and long versions of 5-HTT as determinants of how we'll handle seriously bad life events. ""Our finding points to this gene or one very near it,"" Moffit said. She added that other research offers evidence that the 5-HTT gene is the active gene. ""It is known to be expressed in the brain and it has been shown to be associated with reactions to stressful stimuli in mice, monkeys and people undergoing brain imaging,"" Moffit said. But Bill Carlezon, an associate professor of neuroscience psychiatry and director of the Behavioral Genetics Laboratory at Harvard Medical School, doubts the gene is the definitive link to depression in certain people. Carlezon did not participate in the study. ""I suspect that the gene for 5-HTT will not turn out to be the only one involved in depression,"" he said, ""since there are many forms of depression, many types of triggers for its symptoms and many effective approaches to its treatment."" The 5-HTT gene regulates serotonin, which is the main focus of much depression research because drugs that boost serotonin levels are effective as antidepressants. But just because that's true doesn't mean that serotonin is necessarily the key to the cause of depression. Some researchers say it's a bit like investigating the cause of a fire by examining the water coming out of a hose. Eight prior studies found no direct connection between the 5-HTT gene and depression. A recent study led by University of Pennsylvania professor George Zubenko, published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics, screened the entire human genome and found general regions of chromosomes to be associated with depression in families. But specific genes remained elusive. Zubenko declined comment on the new research. ""All complex disorders have proved very difficult to link to individual genes, though very easy to link to (unidentified) genetic causes in twin studies,"" said Matt Ridley, author of the books Genome and Nature via Nurture, in an e-mail. ""The reason for this may be that many genes are involved, any one or a few of which could have similar results, or it could be that some genes interact with the environment to have their effects -- which made it hard to detect their role in the absence of a large environmental study such as Moffitt's."" Moffitt said she and her colleagues found the connection between 5-HTT and depression only because they took individuals' stress histories into consideration in addition to their depression status. She suggested researchers use the study as a model for studying the nature-vs.-nurture question vis-à-vis other mental disorders. ""In my opinion,"" Carlezon said, ""the most important aspect of this work is that it makes a connection between specific genes in the brain and complex behaviors" "AOL, Time Warner to Merge AOL chairman and CEO Steve Case will be chairman of the new firm, which will be called AOL Time Warner and have a market value of some US$350 billion. Although both companies say the deal is a ""merger of equals,"" AOL (AOL) shareholders will own about 55 percent of the new corporation, with the rest going to Time Warner (TWX) shareholders. The company created by the all-stock deal will be traded under the symbol AOL on the New York Stock Exchange and headed by Gerald Levin, Time Warner chairman and CEO. It would allow the new technology titan to easily leap ahead of its rivals in traffic rankings, beating out Yahoo.com, which currently tops the Media Metrix list at 35,400,000 unique visitors a month. The combo of AOL and Time Warner's most popular sites totals over 44,200,000 visitors for November 1999. The move has already drawn a rush of investors to the companies on Monday, both of which have seen their stock languish in recent months. Time Warner, which closed Friday at 64 3/4, had not managed to best its 52-week high of 78 5/8 from last spring, and AOL's closing price of 73 3/4 is about 10 points lower than its May 1999 value. That's already changing. Time Warner shares catapulted $30 to $95 in pre-open trade on Monday morning, while America Online jumped $13 to $85.875. The enthusiasm spurred shares of media stocks higher across Europe and sent the combined market capitalization of both companies higher by some $10 billion. The combined company -- assuming shareholders and regulators approve the deal -- will become a media conglomerate with unprecedented reach across media platforms by allowing the delivery of programming from Time Warner's stable of brands onto the Web and giving AOL access to Time Warner's US cable television network to offer high-speed Internet access. Although Time Warner's brands -- including Time, CNN, Warner Bros., and Looney Tunes -- are household names and cultural icons, the company's online presence is comparatively limited. Its Pathfinder portal -- the idea was to combine Time Inc. magazine brands and original content on the Web -- failed, and its other projects like community-building around its entertainment properties rank far behind competitors such as Geocities. The execs hope to change all this. ""This is a defining event for Time Warner and America Online as well as a pivotal moment in the unfolding of the Internet age,"" said Richard Parsons, Time Warner's president. ""By joining the resources and talents of these two highly creative companies, we can accelerate the development and deployment of a whole new generation of interactive services and content."" Early chatter on investor discussion groups was generally positive. ""I think Time Warner's 'content everywhere' pattern of growth for the past decade falls in nicely with 'AOL anywhere.' Don't you?"" wrote one person on the Motley Fool boards. Parsons and AOL. The three executives will report to Levin. Under terms of the definitive deal, which has been approved unanimously by both boards of directors, Time Warner and America Online. Ted Turner, Time Warner's vice chairman, has agreed to vote his Time Warner shares, representing about 9 percent of the company's outstanding common stock, in favor of the merger. 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So where to go from here? I don’t know. Maybe I’ll update this blog once in a while, maybe I’ll be too busy to. We’ll see So now for all the thank you’s: - Thank you to Bootuplabs and Strutta and everyone in it for allowing us to invade your work area for a month, for answering our countless questions, for teaching us how to make coffee, and for demonstrating the different kind of licenses for contents on the web. We’ll miss you, the office, and of course, rockband, very much. -Thanks to Alex Shipillo, the president of the Vancouver branch of Impact. Without him, we wouldn’t have this great opportunity. We love you Alex, really, even though we complain a lot about you . -Thanks to all our “supervisers”, Kelvin, Tina, Steph, Peter, Arthur, and anyone else that I missed. Thanks for checking in and hanging out with us. We really learned a lot from you. - Thanks to our guest speakers, Jordan Behan, Michael Gelbart, and Minna Van. You were truly inspirational. - Thanks to all of our virtual interns! You guys have worked really hard as well. Thank you for recruiting teams, writing articles, listening to the guest speakers, and sharing your stories of Shad (:P). We couldn’t have done it without you. -Thank you to condofire, who wrote a nice blog entry about us and the Microcredit Competition on her blog (This post) And lastly, Thank you to my fellow interns! “Working” with you guys for a month was a blast. Thank you for helping me with all my mini-crises and putting us with me when I act random. Of course, thanks to everyone that has read this blog Peace V Recent Comments" "She encourages married couples to cuddle. Many marriage experts believe that peaceful sleeping together can keep a marriage healthy. WhyAccordingHere walking - Amount of pillows - Number of blankets - Spousal arousal syndrome - Time to go to bed - When to get up in the morning - Insomnia Sleep PositionsWhen you can sleep together, many sleep experts recommend ""spooning."" This is the sleeping position where people sleep nested. Best Solution: CompromiseSo." "Serves 3 to 4 Ingredients: - 1 pound fresh noodles (Shanghai thin noodles are good) - 1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into strips - 4 ounces shrimp, shelled and cleaned - 1/2 bok choy, cut into bite-size pieces - 1/2 cup carrot, cut on the diagonal - 1/2 cup broccoli or cauliflower, trimmed, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces - 1 onion, shredded - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce - 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 5 tablespoons cooking oil for stir-frying - Marinade: - 1 teaspoon wine - 1 teaspoon light soy sauce - 1 teaspoon cornstarch - Sauce: - 1/2 cup stock - 1 teaspoon light soy sauce - 1 tablespoon chili oil - 1 teaspoon sugar - 1 teaspoon sesame oil - 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation. When heated, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and chicken and stir-fry. When the chicken is nearly done, push the chicken up to the side of the wok and add the shrimp in the middle of the wok. Stir-fry. When the shrimp are done, mix the chicken and shrimp and remove from the wok to a platter. Reheat the wok and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, bok choy, carrot. Restir sauce mixture and add. When it comes to a boil, test and adjust the seasoning if desired, then remove and serve." "Rate this Movie Zig Zag/Flash Fire (2001) Tomatometer How does the Tomatometer work Reviews Counted: 0 Fresh: Rotten: Average Rating: 0 Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 3 hrs 7 mins Genre: Action/Adventure Synopsis: This double feature contains the films ZIG ZAG and FLASH FIRE. See individual titles for complete details. Starring: Anastasia Martino, Tom Skerritt, James Mason Starring: Anastasia Martino, Tom Skerritt, James Mason" "On the Firing Line D. Kyle Sampson was a team player. Tomorrow, Alberto Gonzales's former chief of staff will tell a Senate panel who called the shots. Wednesday, March 28, 2007; Page C01 W alking, as does one of Sampson's closest friends. ""Everyone was in the loop,"" said longtime friend Sheldon Bradshaw, chief counsel of the Food and Drug Administration. Sampson ""wasn't some rogue operative,"" Bradshaw said. ""He does everything by the book."" Sampson did not respond to requests for an interview. Sampson's internal e-mails reveal an ambitious Washington player who relishes the tough move. In one, a week after the firings, he crows about the efficiency in replacing the U.S. attorney in New Mexico: ""[Sen. Pete] Domenici is going to send over names tomorrow (not even waiting for Iglesias's body to cool),"" a reference to ousted prosecutor David Iglesias. And in a memo headed ""Plan for Replacing Certain U.S. Attorneys,"" Sampson expected elbows would be thrown. Step 3, underscored: ""Prepare to Withstand Political Upheaval."" A devout Mormon born and bred in Utah and educated at Brigham Young University, where he met his wife, Noelle, Sampson coveted the U.S. attorney's job in Salt Lake City and twice approached the man who still had the job, Paul Warner -- now a federal magistrate -- to ask him when he'd be stepping down. The first occurred in a conference room in Utah, Warner said, and the second took place during a lunch in Washington on Pennsylvania Avenue. Though they shared the same home state, Warner and Sampson followed different public service narratives. A former JAG attorney, Warner had spent 17 years in various capacities in the U.S. attorney's office, saying it ""was where I wanted to be, not where I wanted to be from."" In speaking to the eager Sampson, Warner asked him to slow his motor. ""I let him know he would be helped with practical experience as a prosecutor,"" Warner said. ""I told him he should spend some time as an assistant U.S. attorney. If you're going to be chief surgeon, it's nice to do some surgery."" Friends of Sampson defend him as a sharp lawyer more than capable of handling the rigors of any post. Bradshaw came to know Sampson in 1996 in Orangeburg, S.C., when both clerked in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit under Judge Karen Williams. Something struck Bradshaw about Sampson the first day of their clerkship, he said. Though unimpressive in physical stature, the University of Chicago law school graduate who served as articles editor for the school's law review had that something: the overall presence of a man suited for bigger things." "Keeping the Faith on Social Issues The AIM Coalition Brings Power to The Grass Roots Thursday, December 8, 2005; Page GZ20 Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele (R) was impressed. Sitting in a Bethesda church one evening last month, he watched as Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan (D) deferentially reported to more than 350 people filling the pews that he was making good on promises to provide more affordable housing. Duncan was interrogated briefly at the podium before his turn was over. Then came Steele, whose time at the microphone was just as short. The lieutenant governor told the assembled members of Action In Montgomery, a network of congregations that has become perhaps the most powerful grass-roots organization in the county, that he was making progress on an immigration issue they had raised with him. For political leaders accustomed to being permitted an evasive answer and the opportunity to speak at length, the AIM treatment is bracing. ""I've never seen anything like it,"" Steele said last week. ""They can get politicians to stand at attention, to pay attention, to be responsive, to account for their actions."" AIM has the sort of below-the-radar influence that can catch a candidate's eye -- Steele is running for the U.S. Senate, and Duncan for governor. Nearly 32,000 adults belong to the 31 churches and one synagogue that make up AIM, a veritable horde of potential voters in a jurisdiction where some 2002 County Council races hinged on a difference of a thousand or so votes. Last year, AIM drew more than 1,000 people to a single meeting. The group brings together residents from across Montgomery, meaning that its meetings are ethnically and economically more diverse than most county audiences. And while its agenda is secular, AIM is organized around congregations, groups that politicians routinely court. In seven years of organizing, AIM has achieved some victories, most notably in pushing the county to do more to provide affordable housing. Now it is preparing to become ""the largest political turnout group Montgomery County has ever seen,"" in the words of the Rev. Pearl Selby, pastor of Oak Grove AME-Zion Church in Gaithersburg and an AIM leader. Barred by law from making political endorsements, the group's get-out-the-vote drive for the 2006 election won't include backing individual office-seekers. Instead, AIM will define an agenda of issues and then let voters know how candidates measure up. Judging from the group's current priorities and discussions about future goals, that agenda will likely demand commitments to affordable housing, to making life easier for Montgomery's many immigrants and to helping those with limited access to health care. Most advocacy groups bring together people who are concerned about a single issue, such as the environment or the pace of growth or sex education in the schools. AIM organizers, meeting one-on-one or in small groups with pastors and members of their congregations, bring people together and let topics for action bubble up. ""The issues aren't important for us,"" said Alisa Glassman, AIM's lead organizer. ""The issues are just the glue to get people involved in democracy, to get them involved politically."" AIM is an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization founded in 1940 that says its ""primary purpose is power"" and its ""chief product is social change.""" "Mint Showcases Bold New Coin Dollar Gets Makeover With Presidential Faces, Modern Look Tuesday, November 21, 2006; Page A25 U.S. Mint Director Edmund C. Moy gave runway treatment yesterday to a new series of $1 coins bearing the faces of U.S. presidents. ""Having lettering on the edge gives each coin a very modern, kind of hip and cool look,"" he said. ""As we search through our coins, these will really stand out."" And: ""Americans will know it's in their pocket."" Ka- ching. For the first time since 1932, the phrases "" E pluribus unum"" and ""In God We Trust,"" the year and the mint markings all move to the edge of the coin, to free up more space on the face of the coin for the design -- presidential visage on the front, Lady Liberty on the back -- big and bold, gold and splashy. The series' first four coins enter circulation Feb. 15. But currency insiders got a sneak peak yesterday at a design unveiling in the National Portrait Gallery yesterday. Paraded before a Mint-and-Fed-heavy crowd came renderings of George Washington, projecting authority in high-necked cravat with bold ""1st President"" lettering; John Adams, second president, but no second fiddle in a pointed collar and bold, brassy buttons; Thomas Jefferson, page-boyed and slightly smiling, the series's cute third Beatle; and James Madison, a coin with the confidence to carry off curls, ponytail and a receding hairline. The new designs take aim at Americans' negativity about $1 coins spawned by the 1979 introduction of the historic yet frumpy Susan B. Anthony dollar, an issue whose lack of big-ticket attitude had everybody mistaking it for a quarter. Next came Sacagawea, a bolder and flashy gold coin with more tactile detailing and an electronic signature that fairly shouts to humans and vending machines, I am a dollar, dammit. The new dollars retain Sacagawea's distinguishing features, while building on the popularity of the 50-state quarters series, an issue that had 140 million consumers wanting all 50 pieces in their drawers. ""We believe over half the American populace is interested in using these coins and in collecting these coins,"" Moy said, citing market research. ""The 50-state quarters have been so popular among educators [that] teachers downloaded over 3 million lesson plans"" issued by the mint, which plans similar materials for the dollar issue. Four presidents in the order they served will debut on a dollar every year. ""Having rotating designs makes Americans look at their change more often, and the more they notice them more they use them,"" Moy said. ""There will be a new coin design every three months."" Expecting a big splash, the mint offers banks a chance to order the new issue two weeks in advance of its debut, ""so they're ready to distribute the day they go into circulation,"" Moy said. Ever the tastemaker, New York has already announced plans for parking meters that accept one-dollar coins, Moy said. Can cheesy North Korean knockoffs be far behind? Moy laughed, all confidence. ""I'd like to see foreign counterfeiters make these and ship them,"" he said. ""They're heavy.""" "Parents worried about the influence of the wildly popular Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling have persuaded the state's Board of Education to review whether the books should be allowed in the classroom. ""The books have a serious tone of death, hate, lack of respect and sheer evil,"" said Elizabeth Mounce of Columbia, one the parents who addressed the board Tuesday. The state board said it was up to local school boards to decide if the books were appropriate, but agreed to review them. ""Censorship is an ugly word, but it is not as ugly as what I've heard this morning,"" said board member Clarence Dickert. The three books chart the course of 11-year-old Harry, who learns of his famous wizard-family past and is invited to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The best-selling novels have cast a spell on young and old readers alike: Supportive parents say their preteens are putting away the video games and gobbling up the tales of sorcery, magic and secret spells. More than 5 million hard copies of the books have been sold in the United States and millions more are in paperback, said Judy Corman, spokeswoman for U.S. publisher Scholastic Division. ""I didn't think about violence or anything about that,"" said Lizzie Allen, 14, of Columbia, who read the first book. ""My mom got it for me and said it would be really good. At first, I thought is was a little kid's book and then I though 'Wow, this is really good.'"" More than 50 people waited at a suburban Boston bookstore Tuesday to meet Rowling at a book signing. She could not immediately be reached for comment. The parents in South Carolina aren't the only ones who have complained about Harry Potter. In Marietta, Ga., elementary school principal Jerry Locke recently asked a fifth-grade teacher to stop reading the books in class until the school decided whether they were appropriate. On Tuesday, he cleared one of the books for classroom use. ""It's questionable whether every parent wants their child to read or be exposed to books having to do with magic and wizardry,"" Locke said. A handful of parents at a Lakeville, Minn., elementary school also objected, but the principal said it was up to teachers whether to continue reading Potter's tales to their students. In Sioux Falls, S.D., however, sixth-grade reading teacher Bonnie Kiesow said she was amazed at the enthusiasm she saw among her students. ""Their parents are running all over town trying to find the book. I've had kids who said, 'My mom couldn't believe it because I don't sit down to read for two hours,'"" she said. ""This is just fun to see."" Back to the top" "In Tireless Pursuit of Marrow Donors Rockville Man an Advocate for African Americans in Need of Transplants Thursday, April 17, 2008 Rocky Twyman doesn't get much sleep. He also doesn't have much time for a social life. He's a choir director and organist who can be found most weekends on the piano stool at somebody's church. He's a public relations consultant, constantly juggling the needs of his clients. But in recent years, much of his time has been devoted to saving the lives of African Americans with bone marrow cancer. Twyman, 59, of Rockville, has hosted several bone marrow drives and added more than 14,000 minorities to the donor list in the past 15 years. Last year, he focused on helping to find a bone marrow match for Ramon Hilliard, 16, a 10th-grader at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, who survived a bout with leukemia after receiving a bone marrow transplant. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society -- made up of the 109 living recipients of the government's highest military honor -- selected Twyman as Maryland's finalist for its new Above & Beyond Citizen Honors. The society presented the award to three civilian heroes for extraordinary acts of courage or a record of exemplary service. During the award ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, the hosts, former secretary of state Colin L. Powell and Brian Williams of NBC News, recognized Twyman and the other finalists, one from each state and the District. ""Rocky is an amazing person. He is someone who reached out to me and stepped up to the plate,"" said Denae Hilliard, Ramon's mother, reflecting on her son's ordeal. ""He led my journey with Ramon of getting people to join the registry, and he stuck with me not only to the end, but he is still with me now."" Twyman's activism has been significant because just 8 percent of the patients on the national bone marrow registry are minorities. That makes finding a bone marrow match extremely difficult for minorities suffering from potentially fatal diseases, such as leukemia, lupus and sickle cell anemia. Patients are most likely to find a match within their ethnic group. Because of the demographics of Prince George's, which is majority-black, Twyman does much of his work in the county, hosting bone marrow drives and health screenings in barbershops, beauty salons and churches. ""There is a strong church community, and people really seem interested in living out their Christian faith,"" Twyman said. He said his faith compels him to help others. Twyman grew up in Atlanta, the youngest of four children. He said two of his teachers inspired him to become the man he is today. ""They constantly stressed to me the importance of giving back to the community, and if we loved God, we should also love our fellow man,"" he said. At 13, he participated in civil rights protests in Atlanta. Even as a college student, he always reached out to help others, said Phillip Valentine, a physician living in Torrance, Calif., who was Twyman's roommate at Loma Linda University in California." "A Little Surprise For the Prize-Giver No Rules or Exceptions Apply In Award for Child's Antiwar Essay Thursday, November 8, 2007; Page C01.""[an error occurred while processing this directive]." "DHS Stands By Anti-Terror Cuts Official Tells House Committee That Reductions to D.C., New York Will Not Be Revisited Friday, June 16, 2006; Page B03 A top official at the Department of Homeland Security said the agency will not reconsider its decision to cut anti-terror grants for Washington and New York by 40 percent, despite criticism and pointed questioning yesterday by congressional representatives from those regions. George W. Foresman, DHS undersecretary for preparedness, stood by the complicated formulas used by a secret panel of reviewers to divide $711 million in 2006 funds for urban areas across the country. The result was that Washington and New York, the two areas targeted on Sept. 11, 2001, will get less than last year, while Omaha, Charlotte, Louisville and other cities will receive more. ""I feel confident in the risk analysis process and the peer review process,"" Foresman said at a congressional hearing, calling his agency's risk analysis ""incredible."" ""What we need to do is a better job in communicating with the communities."" But Foresman appeared to have a difficult time communicating with the congressional panel. Lawmakers from both parties lambasted DHS and called its decision-making process ""mind-boggling,"" ""a mystery"" and ""goofy"" and said it doesn't appear to meet its stated goal -- distributing federal dollars to regions that face the greatest risk of attack. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) called it ""one of the greatest displays of incompetence."" More than two hours into the hearing, a top Maryland official attending the session said he still did not understand why his state is receiving only $24 million in a separate grant program when it expected as much as $40 million. ""To be honest with you, I'm mystified still,"" said Dennis Schrader, Maryland's director of homeland security. The Washington region, which received $77 million in the urban anti-terrorism program last year, is slated to get $46 million. It had requested $160 million. Foresman, the former homeland security chief for Virginia, said it wasn't that the risk has dropped in New York or the Washington region but that federal officials have a better understanding of the national picture. The number of urban areas that federal officials consider under threat has grown from seven to more than 100, he said. He tried to correct earlier statements by DHS officials that the District and New York got less money because of weak applications. ""They were not deficient in their applications,"" he said. ""Effectiveness measures were reviewed in relation to others around the country and ranked."" And Foresman dismissed recent statements from some area elected leaders that politics may have played a part. ""It's an incorrect allegation that this was driven by politics,"" he said. This marked the first time that DHS used risk as a key factor in evaluating competing requests for money from cities and states. The lawmakers and heads of homeland security in Virginia, Maryland and the District applauded that goal but not its execution. Edward D. Reiskin, the District's deputy mayor for public safety, said the outcomes ""don't seem to square with professional and common sense.""" "Nicole Jeffery | March 26, 2007 CHINA's head coach Zhang Yadong has lifted the cloak of mystery surrounding his potential Beijing Olympic team, declaring that swimmers competing at this week's world championships in Melbourne would make up 90 per cent of next year's team.Speculation about the strength and composition of the Chinese team has run rampant in international swimming in recent years, and includes a persistent suggestion that China has hidden away 50 leading swimmers who will appear for the first time internationally in Beijing. Zhang, through an interpreter, said such reports were nonsense. ""I have read about a secret training camp where children are treated inhumanely (to prepare for the Olympics),"" Zhang said. ""That's a joke, it's not true, you can't take that seriously. There is no chance for the Chinese team to hide anyone. That's impossible. ""There are no doping problems now. China takes this problem seriously. If you have a doping problem you will be prohibited permanently in China."" When China was awarded the 2008 Games, the shadow of its terrible doping record created trepidation among other leading nations that the Chinese federation would be desperate enough for success at home to resurrect the bad old days of the 1990s. At the 1994 world championships, 12 of the 16 women's gold medals were won by Chinese teenagers with hulking bodies and deep voices, before a series of doping scandals forced the Chinese to adjust their methods. They did not win a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and breaststroker Luo Xuejuan (now retired because of a heart complaint) was their only gold medallist in Athens in 2004. Zhang said the Chinese Olympic Committee had set the swimming team the modest target of ""at least one gold medal"" in Beijing and that was also the team's goal in Melbourne, where it is the largest contingent, with 45 swimmers, two more than both the US and Australia. ""We want to get a gold medal and enhance the whole team's ability,"" Zhang said. China has 90 swimmers full-time at its national training centre in Beijing, of whom 68 are officially members of the national team and the rest are from regional associations. Zhang became angry after persistent questioning about China's doping record, and particularly after the case of former head coach Zhou Ming, who oversaw the worst period of China's doping history, was raised. Zhou was banned by the International Swimming Federation for eight years after the Chinese doping scandal at the 1998 world titles in Perth, but has since reappeared as a coach in China. However, Zhang said he was working as a ""consultant"" to a club and had nothing to do with the national program. He said Zhou had not been banned permanently because his case pre-dated the introduction of the life ban. He also defended Zhou, saying that some of those swimmers who had tested positive under his regime (some 40 in the 1990s) had ingested drugs accidentally by eating pork contaminated with steroids used to increase the size of the pigs. He said China developed a doping problem in the 1980s because it ""learned from America and European countries, especially Germany (many East German coaches went to China after the collapse of communism there). We learned both ways, the positive and the negative ways."" Zhang, who has been China's head coach since late 2005, complained that the western media continually cast suspicion on the Chinese team despite it having cleaned up its act. ""The reports always say China has a huge doping control problem; we ask that you give China a fair judgment,"" he said. ""From 2000, there's no problem in the national team. We have some problems before 2000 but now we have sunlight and the old times are gone."" He said Chinese swimmers had made no ""amazing jumps"" in international competition since the 1990s to justify such suspicions and predicted they would not make a quantum leap in Beijing. ""The 2008 team must be stronger than this one because we have another 1 1/2 years to go,"" Zhang said. His team certainly made no impressive in-roads in yesterday's opening session of competition. One of its best gold medal hopes, Qi Hui, failed badly in the women's 200m individual medley heats. She went into the event seeded third with a time of 2min11.92sec but swam more than seven seconds slower to miss the semi-finals. Zhang revealed before she raced that Qi had been experimenting with ""high-low training"" (living in a high-altitude environment but training at low altitude) to extend Chinese knowledge of this training method. ""We don't have so much experience of this training so we don't know what kind of performance can show up,"" Zhang said. The move obviously backfired yesterday. China's other highly ranked swimmer is male 200m butterflyer Wu Peng, ranked second behind American world record-holder Michael Phelps, but Zhang was also unsure of his prospects because his training had been interrupted in the past two months as a result of infected wisdom teeth. Of the 45-member team, 21 are teenagers, including 10 aged between 13 and 15 who are in the team ""for experience and to get into the final"". However, this competition was also to serve as the first Olympic selection trial for the Chinese swimmers, with three more selection meetings to be held in China: in May and October and one next year. ""In most events we will select the first (best) two swimmers, but in some things there will be other factors like the stability of the team,"" Zhang explained. But he insists there will be no great surprises. His message to the world is that what you see is close to what you will get in Beijing." "Greg Sheridan, Foreign editor | April 12, 'harmon question." "By Virginie Montet in Washington | November 10, 2008 SALES of guns in the US are on the rise as gun enthusiasts fear president-elect Barack Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress will impose new restrictions on firearms. In October, as Senator Obama appeared headed for victory, sales of guns jumped 15 per cent, with about 150,000 long guns sold for a total of 1.18 million firearms purchased, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) which checks police records of gun buyers. Although more recent figures are not yet available, the spike in sales of rifles, handguns and semi-automatics began in the spring and surged in October. . ""They are afraid of gun control. The Second Amendment says legally by law we can have firearms. He's going to attempt to take that right away from us,"" said Jimmy, owner of the Republic Arms gun shop in Houston, Texas, referring to the president-elect. At the Continental Arms gun shop in Baltimore, Maryland, the owner said it was clear Senator Obama's electoral triumph was driving gun sales even if customers were not saying so openly. ""People are not really saying something, but I'm sure it does have something to do with Obama's election, because he's very anti-guns,"" said Jay, whose store has had a sales increase in recent weeks. During the election campaign, Senator Obama said he respected rights associated with the Second Amendment of the US Constitution - which gun advocates say allows them to own a firearm - but as a state politician in Illinois, he voted for several measures restricting sales of certain categories of firearms. ""The philosophy behind this is that people are legitimately concerned that under the Obama administration with a majority of Democrats in both the House and the Senate, there will be an attempt to ban certain types of firearms,"" including semi-automatic rifles, said Dave Workman, senior editor of Gun Week. The last election of a Democratic president in 1992 sparked a similar gun-buying spree, said Mr Aeschliman. ""That same phenomenon had happened when (Bill) Clinton was first elected. There was a lot of panic buying because he was not perceived to be favourable to guns,"" he said. A rise in unemployment - the jobless rate hit 6.5 per cent, the highest in 14 years - could also help explain the surge in sales. ""One thing we do know is when unemployment starts to climb, hunters tend to hunt more. They have time on their hands and they can put meat in the freezer. That's definitely a factor,"" Mr Aeschliman said." "Agency Director Resigns After Spying on 'Joe the Plumber' on State Computers Department of Job and Family Services Director Helen Jones-Kelley quit after accusations arose that she improperly used state computers to access personal information on ""Joe the Plumber."" AP Wednesday, December 17, 2008."". Ensign's parents gave mistress's family $96k posted 9hr(s) 37min(s) Senate delays climate bill until September posted." "Bigfoot Hoaxers Still On the Lam Friday, August 22, 2008 AP Have you seen these men? Rick Dyer, left, and Matthew Whitton at the Bigfoot press conference in Palo Alto, Calif., Friday. Have you seen these men? Rick Dyer, left, and Matthew Whitton at the Bigfoot press conference in Palo Alto, Calif., Friday..""" "If you read my blog much, then you know performance and scale are near and dear to my heart. If you read back far enough in my blog, you'll find a bunch of information on my philosphy of performance testing and what we've done for TFS. I'm going to repeat some of it here but if want more detail, I've included a map of previous posts at the bottom. There are a lot of aspects to performance testing designed to answer different questions. In my view, the main questions you want to answer with performance testing are: I call this ""performance testing"". This is about measuring the end user's perception of performance. You test this by simulating what the user actually does. In fact, ""performance"" tests actually automate the user interface (might be a Windows GUI, a web page, a command line, etc) and measure the time delay the user perceives. Performance tests can be run on a system under load or on an ""idle"" system. They can be run with lots of data or small amounts of data. All of these are interesting but the nature of the question you are asking is the same. I call this ""load testing"". The nature of load testing is to set up a ""typical"" configuration for the size of team you are trying to measure and run a statistical simulation of the load generated by the team. You measure response times. It is important that you develop a good profile of the load you expect a given user to put on the system - including both the proportion of different requests and the frequency of requests. Further, it is important to populate the system with a dataset that is representative of what the simulated user population will use. We use the limit testing tools described below to set up these data sets. A good practice is then to run a ""ramp"" load test where you start by simulating a small number of users and gradually increase the number of simulated users, watching the response times until they exceed what you deem to be an acceptable threshold. This defines the load the system and software under test can support. People frequently categorize ""Scale"" testing as different from ""performance"" testing. Strictly speaking performance testing is about testing how fast a given system is and scale testing is about testing how much more capacity a system has when you vary the resources. For example if I have a 1 processor system and I get X requests per second and I move to a 2 processor, how many requests per second can it handle? If the answer is less than X, that is called negative scaling (and is really bad but you'd be surprised how often it happens :)). My rule of thumb is (for a well designed system) 2 proc should give you about 1.9X performance, 4 proc - about 3.5X, 8 Proc - about 6.5X. Of course CPU is only one measure by which you can measure scale - you can measure scale as a function of memory, disk I/O capacity, network bandwidth or any other limited resource in the system - but CPU is what people talk about most of the time. All that said, I roll scale testing into load testing. We measure load of a variety of different hardware configurations - varying CPUs, memory and disk subsystems. If we see unexpected performance ratios in load testing we investigate. I refer to this as ""limit testing"". With limit testing, we build tools to load data into the system (e.g. #'s of work items, #'s of checkins, #'s of files, etc). We record the time it takes to add them as the count grows and we graph it. In an ideal world, the graph is flat - it takes the same amount of time to add the 1,000,000th work item as it did to add the 1st but, there is always some slow down. You want a graph that has a very low slope, no discontinuities (you don't want it to jump from 10ms per work item at 1000 work items to 30ms per work item at 1001) and low deviation (you don't want the average time to be 10ms but one out of every thousand takes 10 seconds). Once we ""fill up"" the database we test the overall system performance by running the ""performance"" tests described above to ensure that the system behaves reasonably well. A VERY important part of performance testing is setting goals. It's also poorly understood and there are many opinions of how to do it - this being my blog, I'll give you mine :). Performance testing goals - The first thing is to identify your scenarios. What operations are people going to do the most? What are they going to be most sensitive about? What is most likely to be an issue? We generally prioritize our performance scenarios (pri 1, 2, 3) and automate them in that order. To give you some context, for TFS we have about 80 performance scenarios and we add a few more with each release. You can see the list below in the performance report. Next, you need to define your goals for the scenarios. This is more an art than a science. I start by asking what is the closest analogy to what the user does today? This will define a baseline for your user's expectations. When I say this, I frequently hear people say - but we don't have anything to compare to. That's almost never true. You can compare to the competition. Or you can compare to the user's alternative - for really new scenarios. For example, imagine you were building the first workflow tool and you were developing performance goals for notifications. Perhaps your users's alternative is to send email. How long does that take? Secondly I just use ""common sense"". My rule is anything under about half a second is noise unless you do it a lot in sequence. Anything over 5-10 seconds is a ""long running operation"" and the user is going to lose attention and start to think about something else. Anything over 15-20 seconds and the user is going to think the system is hung (unless you are providing visible progress indication). These are round numbers. Mostly I just use my judgement based on what I think I would expect for the operation. Lastly, be prepared to change it. When you start ""beta"" testing the system and users tell you something feels slow, go back and revisit your goals. Load testing goals - There's two parts here: 1) identifying the response time threshold that you consider to be the limit of acceptable performance. For this I use the same rules as for performance testing. 2) determining the # of users you want a given hardware config to support. I look at typical team sizes, breakpoints in hardware costs (traditionally, big breaks between 2 proc, 4 proc and 8 proc) and make my best guess about hardware and operations costs customers will find acceptable for different user populations. I define a spectrum of canonical hardware configurations and assign the goals. If you watched what we did in TFS 2005, you'll see I did a pretty bad job :) Our initial goals were 500 users for a modest 4 proc system. By the time we got to the point we could really measure the system in its full glory, we found we could actually support about 2,000 users on that system - so we changed our goals :) Limit testing goals - I have a lot of years of experience with this that have taught me to do your best to estimate how big/how much data you can imagine your users will do and multiply it by 10. If you are luckly that will cover you but even that my not. People will use your system in totally unexpected ways. Underestimating this is the most common mistake in setting goals for performance testing (and we made a few ourselves - like underestimating the #s of Team Projects people would create). Performance tests - We generally run ""performance"" tests on every single build. We compare results to the last build, the goal and to the best ever. Any significant delta from any of the above results in a bug and an investigation. Why we do the goal, is obvious. We compare to the last build to watch for regressions. However, there's always some variation (10% variation is totally normal) so we ignore small build to build variations or we get flooded with bugs. This is why we compare to best ever - this helps us identify long term regressions. Occasionally we'll reset ""best ever"" if we accept a new result as a new baseline. To help reduce variation, we run all performance tests 3 times in every run and average them. Even still 10% variation is common. We also run all performance tests on ""pristine"" hardware on an isolated lab network to reduce as much variation as we can. Load tests - Load tests take a pretty long time to set up, run and analyze. We tend to run these later in the cycle when the code starts to stabilize. Generally, I'd say about once a week or so is adequate coverage. Limit tests - We generally only run these a couple of times per product cycle. Some of the individual tests can take a week or more to run due to the amount of data population. The goals help define architectural design guidelines and the testing helps verify compliance. Here's a performance trend report: Here's an example of a daily performance report. The one think I feel is missing from our performance reporting is trending on improvement. Orcas is dramatically faster than TFS2005 but you wouldn't know it because you'll ultimately find that they both mee their goals. What you won't see is that the goals changed and the results are way better (except by looking at the detailed reports that have way too much data). We're working on a good way to visualize actual performance over time in addition to trend towards meeting goals. I will work on getting some Load testing and Limit Testing reports posted in a future post. This one is getting pretty long and we haven't kicked those fully into gear for Orcas yet. We do ""performance"" testing on a variety of hardware configs - including low memory, low bandwidth, etc to see how end user performance changes based on client hardware. Alot of our perf testing (and many of the results I've posted on my blog in the past few months) come from what I'd call dev ""perf unit testing"". This means - not in the perf lab with official perf tests, but rather devs picking a set of scenarios they want to improve and creating and measuring specific tests for those scenarios. Sometimes those tests will get turned into ""official"" perf lab scenarios, but sometimes not. As you can tell this is a HUGE topic - worthy of an entire book. I've probably written far too much already but hopefully it's been at least a little useful. Here are the links to my previous posts that I promised. How many users will your Team Foundation Server support? - Contains a good description of how to think about load testing. Capacity testing for TFS - Has some thoughts on ""limit"" or ""capacity"" testing. ""Concurrent"" users - A diatribe on the notion of ""concurrent users"". Orcas Version Control Performance Improvements - Dev ""perf unit testing"" on Orcas version control performance. Our First Orcas perf results at load - Some Orcas approximate load test results derived from stress testing (the topic of a future post) Orcas Work Item Tracking Performance Improvements - Load test results on Orcas work item improvements. Team Foundation Server Capacity Planning - TFS 2005 server sizing recommendations based on our load testing results. I appologize for the length - it kind of got out of hand. Brian If you would like to receive an email when updates are made to this post, please register here RSS Brian Harry has been blogging over the past few days about the Team Foundation Server team's product Anthony Borton on Outlook 2003 TFS Addin. Rob Caron on Updated: Team Foundation Installation Guide.... Brian, thank you for the posts on that topic. How many files out of the mentioned 77 million were directly created by human beings? If a file is on hundred branches, is it calculated as one file, or a hundred files? Thank you, See my answer here" "MOSS delivers a Records Center site template which can be used for records managment, but once this is configured every user in the farm will be able to send documents to Records Center by using the context menu Send To -> Records Center. This is usually not desired since enterprise would normall develop a systematic way of submitting records through workflows, event handlers, etc. To hide Send to Records Center menu option, I've listed out 2 options. Option #1: quick but need to watch out for SP install to avoid changes being overidden. 1. Go to c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\12\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS\1033, locate CORE.js, make a copy of the file and save it in another place for backup purpose. 2. Open core.js in Notepad, search for ""officialfilename"" and comment out the line that says ""CAMOpt"" in the ""if block"" by inserting ""//"" in front of the line. Save the file. The code should look like the following after the change: if (ctx.OfficialFileName !=null && ctx.OfficialFileName !="""") { strDisplayText=ctx.OfficialFileName; strAction=""STSNavigate('""+ ctx.HttpRoot+ ""/_layouts/SendToOfficialFile.aspx?""+ ""SourceUrl=""+ currentItemEscapedFileUrl+ ""&Source=""+ GetSource()+""')""; strImagePath=""""; //CAMOpt(sm, strDisplayText, strAction, strImagePath); } 3. IISReset to force client cache refresh. Option #2: more deployable and can control which sites the change is applied to. 1. Go to c:P\rogram Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\12\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS\1033, locate CORE.js, open core.js in Notepad, search for ""officialfilename"". Copy the entire javascript function and paste it to a new file called something like CORE_custom.js and make the same changes as in option #1. 2. In SharePoint Designer, open the site where you want the change to be applied. Create a custom master page with the following change: workflow settings, click the workflow name, right click in the page to View Source. Search for “templateid”. The TemplateID looks like the following: TemplateID=%7b5C65AB69-11BC-430D-B730-71050250F576%7d (“%7b” is encoded for “{“ and “%7d” is encoded for “}”) GUID for the template id is : 5C65AB69-11BC-430D-B730-71050250F576 **TIP: If you can't get the workflowParamers XML string right, you can write a simple console app in server using OM. SPWorkflowAssociation.AssociationData will return the init form data that you already configured in the list/library workflow settings. public void submit_OnClick(DocActionEvent e) { // Write your code here. WorkflowService.Workflow workflowService = new WorkflowService.Workflow(); workflowService.Url = """"; workflowService.Credentials = System.Net.CredentialCache.DefaultCredentials; workflowService.PreAuthenticate = true; try { XmlDocument workflowParameters = new XmlDocument(); string strXml = ""Approver’s display namedomain\\accountUser1truetruefalse""; workflowParameters.LoadXml(strXml); //Guid for the workflow templateId Guid guid = new Guid(""{5C65AB69-11BC-430D-B730-71050250F576}""); //form URL needs to be replaced XmlNode result = workflowService.StartWorkflow("""", guid, workflowParameters); if (result != null) thisXDocument.UI.Alert(""Result: "" + result.Value); } catch (SoapException ex) { thisXDocument.UI.Alert(""SoapException: "" + ex.Message + "" "" + ex.Detail.Value); catch (Exception ex0) thisXDocument.UI.Alert(""Exception: "" + ex0.Message); } VeriSign code-signing certificate comes as 2 files including 1 certificate file (.spc) and 1 private key file (.pvk). The following describes what we had to go through at my customer to digitally sign the InfoPath form template which has the Full Trust level set. 1. Download pvk2pfx.exe tool and run the tool to generate pfx file pvk2pfx -pvk mypvkfile.pvk -pi mypasswd -spc myspcfile.spc -pfx mypfxfile.pfx -f 2. Import pfx file into Current User's Personal Certificate store Start->Run, mmc From File, select add/remove snap-in Add Certificates, when prompted, select Current user account In the Personal node, select Certificates In the details pane, select All Tasks->Import, go through the wizards to import the pfx file from step 1 and install to Personal store. Now the VeriSign certificate should appear in the Personal Certificates store. 3. Sign the InfoPath form template Open the form template in design mode. From tools->Form Options->Security and Trust Select Full Trust and Check Sign the form template Click Select Certificate, now you should see the VeriSign certificate. Select it and click OK. 4. Republish the form template to the SharePoint form library. 5. Open the form from within SharePoint form library as the end user and now you should be prompted with warning about the publisher. Check ""Always trust documents from this publisher"" and click Open. The form should open. Customer: Came across Andrew's post about how to create a custom timer job in MOSS. I'm working on a Lotus Notes application migration project and I'm planning to recreate some Lotus Notes application Agents (scheduled jobs and notifications) in MOSS using custom timer job. Will post follow-ups on this later... Issues found this Andrew's timer job:Inf. A: Right before the scheduled time for production upgrade from SPS 2003 to MOSS 2007, my customer's SPS 2003 production environment was down. The database server was running on SQL Server 2000. The DBA told us ALL the SharePoint datababases just disappeared overnight and they didn't have any script to track who deleted them or it's virus or some other kind of intrusion (unbelievable?!). Anyway, I was asked to help with restoring the SPS 2003 farm using all the database backups including the CONFIG database, but restoring a CONFIG database doesn't work most of the times since it can be easily out of synch with the content databases (refer to the SPS 20903 resource kit ). That's also my customer's case. They were seeing all kinds error message when trying to navigate through portal site - ""invalid configuration database (offline)"", etc. So there's no point of trying to fix that, we just decided to rebuild the configuration database in stead. The following steps decribe how I restored the SPS 2003 from the SQL databases that were restored from the backups in the tape: Duringindex: Earlier. It's a known issue. Here's the fix;en-us;926959&sd=rss&spid=11373 Error description: Application Server Administration job failed for service instance Microsoft.Office.Server.Search.Administration.SearchServiceInstance (1a646aac-52e4-4742-8bea-fd2dc3d87249). The error may be a result of Group Policy setting and can be resolved by giving “logon as a batch job” permission to Farm and SSP accounts. More to be added... My. Customer is seeing the following behavior: ""We went to SSP and clicked on User Profiles and Properties under the “User Profiles and My Sites” section and then clicked on View Import Connections and then added domain1.company.com to the Import Connections list and I started a full import. It completed in about an hour and imported users from the domain1 domain. The problem we run into is that when I go to add them to a site to give them access, we are unable to find the users by using People Picker. We only find users from the domain0 domain which the moss server is on. "" I found out that by default People Picker can only find people in the resource domain - the domain that MOSS servers are in. For other domains/forests, you'll need to run the following command: in the LoginName or Password, just in the format of forest:DnsName domain:DnsName If the Password is specified in the forest:DnsName,LoginName,Password or domain:DnsName,LoginName,Password, please run stsadm.exe -o setapppassword -password first. could be any string. We will use to encrypt the Password in domain:DnsName,LoginName,Password or forest:DnsName,LoginName,Password and stored the encrypted Password in the database. Also, please use the same to run stsadm.exe -o setapppassword -password on all machines where SharePoint is installed. For different web farm, please use different . *Note: My customer's problem still remains after running the command due to some ""invalid binder credentials"" issue in their Global Directory. I'll post an update later. Trademarks | Privacy Statement" "It’s time again for our monthly Windows Embedded Developer Interest Group (WE-DIG) meeting. On Wednesday, July 1st, at 6:30 PM, John DeCuir from Microsoft will be giving a cool talk on Robotics. John used to work on Sony’s Aibo Robot Dog and he will be sharing his lessons from working on this project with us. Please join us for this exciting session. It will be held at the Microsoft Campus at Studio F (formerly bldg 118), in the Mt Si Room. Pizza will be provided plus you will have the change to win some cool prizes. Hope to see you guys there! I just found out about some really cool UI controls for Windows Mobile devices that are available through a company called Bee Mobile, so I thought I’d share them with you. This first control I’d like to share is a control with touch scrolling support, called iWheel. This control is similar to the wheel control seen in a number of iPhone applications. The iWheel control is not only limited to picking date or time, developers can set custom items in each cylinder. You can also customize the number of cylinders. Bee Mobile also provides the following transparency-enabled controls, so you can implement a cool transparency effect in your application: · TCheckBox · TLabel · TForm · TImageButton These controls take into account the alpha channel of images in order to give a transparent effect. The TCheckbox also allows the developer to specify a custom image for the checkbox itself. You can also create a cool-looking glass button with the transparent image button control. All the controls provide design-time support, so you can see the same result on your device as you see in your Visual Studio's designer. Bee Mobile also provides a cool-looking ProgressBar control .You can either customize the color palette used to paint the ProgressBar or you can have it automatically adapt to the current color theme. Bee Mobile also offers a user-friendly Open/Save dialog control and a ColorPicker set. All these controls are available for Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6. You can download them for free on a trial basis. For more information, visit Bee Mobile’s website at. My friend and Microsoft MVP Michele Locuratolo passed this info on to me, so I thought I would share it with the Windows Mobile Developer Community. Do you speak Italian and want to learn about Windows Mobile 6.5 Development? On July 7, 2009, Microsoft is hosting a one-day event in Milan, Italy that teaches you all the necessary skills you need for developing applications for Windows Mobile 6.5. To register for this event and view the full agenda, click on this link:. Hope some of you guys can make it! A. Quite:. Please. With the launch of Windows Marketplace for Mobile, we have launched a new forum on MSDN. This forum is intended to answer any of your questions that are related to Windows Marketplace for Mobile and will be moderated by members of the Windows Marketplace for Mobile team. To visit the forum and get ready to post your question, please click on this link:. Are you interested in learning about Windows Mobile Application Development from the ground up? We have good news for you. This morning, we have launched the MSDN RampUp track for Windows Mobile Application Development. You can access this track here. The Windows Mobile RampUp track consists of 7 modules, each of which takes you one step further to master Windows Mobile Application Development. Here is an overview of the 7 modules: Level 1: Mobile Development IntroductionWeThisWhenWhen developing Windows Mobile applications, there are different security policy considerations. This talk will cover some of the prominent security and deployment considerations for applications to run on Windows Mobile devices and how to make use of certificates to make applications trusted. Level 7: Mobile Web DevelopmentAfter. Thanks to everybody who contributed to this great content. Make sure to sign up and check it out for yourself! I wanted to thank everybody who participated on Monday’s panel discussion on “Windows Mobile Application Development” at TechEd Los Angeles. The video has already been posted, so please check it out: Thanks, Constanze It’s time for another MSDN Webcast. On Wednesday, May 2009, at 10 AM PST, Randy Starr, VP of Technology at BlueDot Solutions will talk about mfLY!® for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. mFly® provides a model/view/controller Framework add-on to Visual Studio 2008 that significantly enhances the development experience, quality, and re-usability of managed Windows Mobile (and Microsoft Windows) applications through a unique set of designers, template and frameworks. Watch Randy demonstrate the primary features of mfLY! and see how it can help you improve the quality and time to market of your mobile projects. To register for this webcast, click on this link:. TechEd has officially started, so if you're here in LA, please join us for the Windows Mobile track. You can find a comprehensive list of all WM-related activities here. Even if you're not in LA, you will be able to view the TechTalk recordings online once TechEd has ended. Also, the pre-TechEd webcasts are already available for download now. Also, if you're at TechEd, please join us this afternoon at 4 PM for a panel discussion on Windows Mobile Application Development. Hope to see you there! Constanze A couple of weeks ago, I had the great opportunity to meet with Ken Levy, President and cofounder of MashupX, LLC and former Community Program Manager for Visual Studio Extensibility at Microsoft. Ken and I had a chat about the Windows Mobile developer content and Community. This interview has been posted as part of a CodeCast episode, which is hosted by CoDe magazine. In this episode of CodeCast, co-hosts Ken Levy, Markus Egger, and Gary Short also discuss event various tech and event news, and provide an in-depth chat about WPF and Silverlight. To view the podcast, click on the following link: A friend of mine alerted me to this cool new application last week, so I decided to try it out and blog about it. If you are an avid traveler and have a Windows Mobile Professional phone, such as an HTC Fuze, we have good news for you. OnTheRoad Inc. has just released a Beta version of their Travel Blog Service for Windows Mobile Professional devices. is an online service for sharing travel experiences and staying in touch with your friends and families while on the road. The Windows Mobile Client (Beta) let’s you do the following (depending on the device): Note that the client application requires that you install the .NET CF 3.5 on your Windows Mobile device. OnTheRoad combines many useful features that you can use for sharing your travel experiences – Email, SMS or IM publishing, your friends can subscribe to your travel updates, you can design your trip on a map, and many more. One of the really cool features is the ability to record the weather conditions of a place that you have visited. Also, if you visit the OnTheRoad homepage, you can see who is currently on the road in a cool Microsoft Silverlight application. How does a travel blog look like? Check out Bethany’s Trip To Rome to get an idea. I definitely plan to use this application for one of my upcoming trips. Stay tuned! Here are some screenshots of the client application; Please. We are moving right along with our MSDN Webcast Series on Windows Mobile Application Development. Our next webcast will focus on Development Line of Business Applications for Windows Mobile. On Wednesday, April 29 at 10 AM PST, Windows Mobile Device Application Development MVP and author of the 30 Days of ,NET Windows Mobile Application Development blog series Chris Craft will host a webcast on “The Embedded Database for Building Mobile Line of Business Applications.”. To register for this webcast, click on the following link:. Trademarks | Privacy Statement" "Bill Gates: Hero or fool? A Wall Street Journal reporter says in a new book that even though Gates screwed up Microsoft's future he still might ""shoot the moon."" By Andrew Leonard Aug. 30, 2001 | Breaking Windows: How Bill Gates Fumbled the Future of Microsoft David Bank The Free Press 287 pages Nonfiction Microsoft executives have long argued that the attempt by the Department of Justice to discipline the company through an antitrust suit has been willfully foolish. Sluggish courts, they declaim at every opportunity, can't possibly keep up with the fast pace of technological innovation. By the time any final judgment can be made, the dynamics of the marketplace will ensure its irrelevance. So best not to even try: The only real solution is to let untrammeled competition decide winners and losers. Never mind, for now, the niggling little fact that Microsoft's actions in previous years (for example, illegally abusing monopoly power to crush other companies) might have a rather significant impact on just how much competition will exist a few years later. There is still a basic truth buried in the somewhat disingenuous argument: High-tech markets change really fast, and court proceedings are a cumbersome way to deal with that problem. As are books. David Bank, a Wall Street Journal reporter on the Microsoft beat since 1996, runs into the same problem as the DOJ in his otherwise excellent book ""Breaking Windows: How Bill Gates Fumbled the Future of Microsoft."" The vast majority of the book is devoted to the argument that Bill Gates, through a combination of bad technology decisions and poor management, led Microsoft astray. His decision to step down as CEO in 1998 is portrayed by Bank as a result of his errors. In particular, Gates' uncompromising legal strategy is depicted as a disaster, setting up Microsoft for Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's devastating findings of fact and his order to break up the company. But then, just as Bank must have been wrapping up his manuscript, came the two days of appellate court hearings early this year in which federal judges raked the Justice Department prosecutors over the coals. Suddenly it seemed to many observers that Microsoft might not be in such a bad position. And suddenly, Microsoft was making a big push for its .Net initiative, which made it seem as formidable as ever to both competitors and consumers. And so we get to the last chapter of ""Breaking Windows""-- a hastily written coda that undermines much of the argument set forth in the previous six chapters, and which ends with a breathtaking wet kiss for the very same Bill Gates whom Bank has gone to such great lengths to malign. Gates will ""shoot the moon"" writes Bank, rise to the new challenges and go out ""a winner."" You have to wonder whether that chapter would have been written the same way had Bank waited to write it until after the actual appellate court decision, which found Microsoft to be guilty of abusing its monopoly power. You also have to wonder how much to trust the argument made earlier in the book, when the about-face at the end is so dramatic. David Bank is an excellent reporter who was able to fruitfully combine his access to hundreds of thousands of internal Microsoft e-mails that became part of the public record with the extraordinary access to Microsoft executives that accrued from his position as a Journal beat reporter. He also makes a powerful argument that Microsoft's future lies in being more open and less proprietary. As such, his tale is clearly superior to the scads of terrible books that have been written by Microsoft's many critics, as well as some of the slightly better-written accounts authored by Microsoft sycophants. But his cop-out at the end cuts the legs out from under his own argument. It's a change of heart, midstream, and leaves the reader unsure and a bit unsteady. Next page: Bill Gates as doofus?" " Jackson Heights real estate trends. Refine your real estate search in Jackson Heights, NY by price, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, property type (including townhomes, condominiums and single-family homes), and more. Use our interactive Jackson Heights home price map to view real estate activity across Jackson Heights ZIP codes and in other cities nearby Jackson Heights. See local real estate trends, and compare your home to recently sold homes in Jackson Heights and to similar homes for sale in Jackson Heights, New York. View our Jackson Heights real estate guide to see average listing prices, sale prices and information for local school districts. Join Jackson Heights, New York community to get in touch with Jackson Heights real estate agents, real estate brokers and other real estate sellers and buyers." "ALL BELIEVER'S CENTER Reaching out to the needy, the lost and dying with the total Gospel (spirit, soul and body) Abundance Robinson The Healing Stream Ezekiel 47:1,2,6-9 ""Then he brought me back to the door of the temple. I saw a stream flowing eastward from beneath the temple and passing to the right of the altar that is on the south side. Then he brought me outside the wall through the north passageway and around to the eastern entrance where I saw the stream flowing along on the south side of the eastern passage way. He told me to keep in mind what I had seen, then led me back along the bank and now to my surprise many trees were growing on both sides of the river! He told me: This river flows east through the desert and the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea, where it will heal the salty waters and make them fresh and pure. Everything touching the water of this river shall live. Fish will abound in the Dead Sea, for its water will be healed. Whereever this water flows, everything will live."" All Believer's Center is designed and patterned after a hospital where special medical needs are met. The Senior Pastor and Good Shepherd is like the Chief of Staff of a hospital. It is like a hospital because there are so many needs. One doctor cannot care for every one therefore there is an active staff of trained, experienced, loving and caring pastors that specialize in each area of human and spiritual needs working together to accomplish the same vision. God is glorified and honored while all of the needs of God's people are met. It is a non-denominational place of worship where practical ministry is taught, lived and experienced. OUR GOALS: The 12-Point action Goals of our Non-Denominational Ministry 1. OPHANAGE INITIATIVE 2. REHABILITATION INITIATIVE 3. EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE 5. RURAL CHILD CARE/WOMEN EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE 6. DISABLED PERSON INITIATIVE 7. AIDS AWARENESS/MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE 8. CHURCH PLANTING /EVANGELISM INITIATIVE 9. PASTORAL CARE INITIATIVE 10. ELDERLY CARE PERSON INITIATIVE 11. NATURAL DISASTER INITIATIVE 12. COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE OUR OVERSEERS Bishop Abundance Robinson and his wife, Favour Robinson are head shepherds/senior pastors of All Believer's Center (aka The Healing Stream). We are headquartered in Ikot Ekang Village, PO Box 940 Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, West Africa. In this capacity the overseer supervises all ministry within the Continent of Africa and beyond both those affiliated with and under the umbrella of All Believer's Center and shall act as ministry liason for disbursing funds to worthwhile ministries and human causes in Africa and beyond. In this capacity they travel far and wide to spread the Good News of the Kingdom with love to the unloveable and healing to the sick. They speak in crusades, seminars, revivals, conferences and worker's conferences. God has confirmed His word with miracles as well as signs and wonders. They have two female children named Blessing, age 4, and Angel, age 1. Bishop Robinson has been ministering and imparting into the lives of people for more than 18 years. All Believer's Center is a unique ministry with a vision to go beyond the four walls of the church and reach beyond into places where people are from all walks of life. it is a Spirit-filled evangelistic ministry which is mandated by God to meet the needs of the total person. LIST OF CHUCHES REQUESTING HELP. 1. Pastor Eleazer Igba, United Christian Penticostal Mission, No. 40 B.S.C. Rd., Orlu, C/O Umuofor Postal Agency, Orlu, Imosta, Nigeria 2. Pastor Udeme Fred Umoh, Fred Evangelistic Ministry, C/O PO Box 407 Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 3. Rev. David Morgam, Power Commision Minstry International, PO Box 700, Eket, Akwaa Ibom State, Nigeria 4. Rev. John Essien, Christ Power Solution Ministry, No. 2, Ikot Ekpene Rd., PO Box 961 Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 5. Evangelist Scrip Prudent, The Remnant of God Household, 25 IK. Okoro Rd., Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 6. Rev. Chibozor Kelechi, Altar OG Grace Bible Ministry, PO Box 512, Nkwugwu, Nguru, Imo State, Nigeria 7. Evangelist Comfort Nsese, Conerstone Gospel Ministries, 16 Essien Rd., Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 8. Evangelist Aloysius Enang, Living Hope Bible Church, Ikot Utim Village, Obt Akara Ward 3, Obot Akara Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 9. Pastor Emmanuel Affia, Power and Dominion Church, 33C Abak Rd., Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria 10. Rev. Clement Akpan, Community of Believer's Bible Ministries, 4 Ebong Akpan, Inyang St., Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 11. Rev. Elijah Akpan, Unique Faith Mission, PO Box 529, Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 12. Apostle Sunday Edem Akpan, Faith and Bible Ministries, PO Box 1033 Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 13. Pastor Mfon Ekerendu, Church of God Mission, Nung Udo Itak, Ikono, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 14. Evangelist Idongesit Udo Umoakpan, Mountain of the Lord's House, 2 Aya Rd., Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 15. Okan William Etuk, No. 221 Siokpost D/Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 16. Charles Eyor, Covenant Zion Church, 1A Obongst Off Akaidak Eyop, Uyo Akwa Ibom, Nigeria 17. Pastor Zuguru Dinee, Nigerian Police Station, Old Gra, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 18. Evangelist Udeme Ibanga, Pentecostal Power Outreach Team Int'l, 2551 Kere Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 19. Cyril A. Duru, United Christian Pentecostal Mission, PO Box 207 Urualla, Ideate South, Imo State, Nigeria 20. Gidieon Ekpon, The Life of Faith Evangelistic Mission, PO Box 2118 Ikot Ekpene, Akway Ibom State, Nigeria 21. Pastor Christopher Ogaisamba, Good Samaritan Gospel Ministries, PO Box 10068, Bamburi, 80107 Mombase, Kenya, East Africa 22. Joseph Etim, Pinnacle of Truth Chapel, PO Box 1676 Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 23. Sunday B. James, Redeemed Christian Chapel, Plot 21 East West Road Rumuokwrusi, PO Box 6547, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 24. Evangelist Okon Paul, The Preparation Ministries, PO Box 215 Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 25. Dr. Sam Akpan, Liberation Gospel Church, 76 Odutola St. Sabo Garikano 26. James Okorie, Light of Christ Ministries, 12 Choba Road, PO Box 296, Port Harcour, River State, Nigeria 27. Godscare Umoh, Redemption Power Church, Aba Road, Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 28. Apostle F. T. Esenam, Jesus Advocate Ministries, Uruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 29. Pastor James John, Liberty Gospel Church, PO Box 443 Abak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 30. Pastor Sunday Isip, Jesus the Hope Ministries, Ikot Akpan Afaha, Ukanafon, Awa Ibom State, Nigeria 31. Bishop Mwakiginga Stephen, All Nations Harvest Church International, PO Box 21107 Kitwe, Zambia, Central Africa ITEMS NEEDED FOR MINISTY 1. Financial and prayer partners for reaching the lost and dying ones via our Voice of Deliverance weekly radio broadcast. 2. We currently have about 500 needy and ophaned children, youth, women and men registered under our program needing food, shelter, clothing, support in education and skilled training. Some are already in school and some still need our help to get back to school. 3. We need sewing machines, used computers, brick laying tools, carpentry kits, knitting machines, cookers, educational books and equipment, used vans and vehicles for outreaches, building of facilities like a resource center to accomodate our vision. Also motor bikes and bicycles for church workers in zone where roads impassable for cars. 4. A vocational training center, seeds and farm machinery for cultivation. 5. Clean water for the national children and women in various zones where there is no clean water supply. 6. Distribution of 1 million used New King James Bibles to souls hungering for God's word (English, Effik Version). Religious books, tapes and other material to those in need. Click here to find out more about how you can help this ministry. This site created and maintained by Jerry D. Ousley jousley@spiritbread.com" "Images from Limetree Valley You can find a low number of apartments in Limetree Valley, charming town in Jamaica. There are a lot apartments in Limetree Valley with a not high monthly rental obtaining the opportunity to stay in Limetree Valley. Rental of apartments in Limetree Valley is a little difficult in comparison of the city close areas and that shouldn't stop you. A fair number of people like more also to rent holyday apartments in Limetree Valley, to enjoy their holidays in comfort and feeling to be in their home. The city of Limetree Valley, also, receives few turists that opt to take holydays apartments in rental to appreciate all the comfort of an apartment paying less than an hotel. There are the choise to buy an apartment for sale in Limetree Valley. Obviously, prices range on the increasing of quantity of rooms and by which type of apartment you are searching. You can see apartments in Limetree Valley, with good price. 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This came in through email recently and I confess I am totally intrigued. Photographer Kelly Fajack says that a photo he took (no no not the one of the hot chick pulling you POV into bed) was used without his permission by the government of Burundi. Was it published in some random Burundi newspaper, say The Burundi National Ledger and Gazette? The Burundi Journal of Education? Nope. It looks as if it was used on the national currency, the 10,000 franc note, to be exact. If you take a look at both the image and the bill, it seems pretty damn clear that they are the same image...with the exception that on the bill the kid in the front seat doesn't wrench his mouth in a little sneer as he does in the photo. Fajack says that he was notified the image was taken from him by an American diplomat, and that he believes the image was taken from his Website. He's failed a lawsuit against Burundi for copyright infringement. Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Business, Festivals and Events, Blogs, Photos, Africa, Burundi" "Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world. A conversation with OpenSkies' Dale Moss Gadling: For the lay person who's getting into the transatlantic market, what's the big difference between OpenSkies and a legacy carrier? Dale Moss: Well, I think there is a whole load of difference. If we got into the market with the same offering as a legacy carrier, it certainly would have not have fulfilled the mission that we were given to by British Airways: to take advantage of new legislation called Open Skies that gives a company like British Airways an opportunity to fly directly, non stop from European cities to New York. So OpenSkies the airline is a manifestation of that mission. And we said to ourselves, ""How do we want to be different?"" We want to be predominantly a premium kind of carrier. We're not going after the masses – we never want to be a large airline with huge airplanes, because that defies what our mission is. Our mission is to go after an intelligently priced product for customers who are discerning. When you walk on the airplane you get this great feel, almost like an intimate, corporate jet. And this goes for every cabin – not only for the business seats. It's all very discreet, a nice way to travel and the service is great. If there was one word that I would look to that helps us distinguish ourselves, it's attitude. It's remembering that we're starting the airline at a difficult time so we know that we have to better, have to be different and that we just can't have bad days. Our people are geared for that, we want to be very attentive and take the sensitivity we have for our customers to a new level of anticipation. We have a different platform – the 757, we've got a great suite of products and the prices are absolutely fantastic at every price point through that airplane. We also have the uniqueness of a very nice brand – an up and coming brand that people want to be part of. It's an exclusive feel without any snobbery. We think that it's a great way to travel over the Atlantic from Paris to New York and we're starting to get some great traction with customers. I noticed on the flight out there that you have the three class configuration. Is that something that you're going to continue or are you going to expand Biz and Prem +? We're going to give it the first six months or so to evaluate what the market is like, what customers are saying, where the returns are and then we'll perhaps be in the position where we can look at what the product portfolio would be going forward. It's still in the early days – this past Thursday was our three week anniversary. With respect to that market that you spoke of -- there has been a little bit of volatility in the niche sector recently and obviously you have stronger financial backing than some of those carriers – but is there anything that you plan on doing differently to prevent yourself from going down that same path? There are some dramatic differences and distinctions between some of the folks that have gone before us. Two of them were using 767's, and we believe that was just an airplane that is too large for the mission that we could give it. Another was using a 757 with only 48 seats and we thought that that was way too rich a configuration. There are a number of items that I think are important to note. We have the endorsement of British Airways. We have their support on the sales side. We have a full range of opportunity for people to book with us, whether this is on our website or on BA.com as a BA codeshare. We have the British Airways frequent flyer program. To have all of those things right out of the box and the special uniqueness of being able to have our own signature we think gives us a tremendous fortification and every chance to be a successful company. We also take advantage of the British Airways fuel hedge. There are great synergies that we can use where don't have to spend a lot. For instance, we have the British Airways lounge facility at JFK and now that we've made the acquistion of L'Avion, they have their facility at Newark. We can use the British Airways facility at Newark in the course of time. All of this plays to the economies of scale that we would get because of our relationship with British Airways. This is to say that the combination of British Airways and OpenSkies gives customers more opportunities and it never pits British Airways against OpenSkies because we're flying in different markets. And with your acquisition of L'Avion, are you initially going to use their routes and slots into Orly or are you going to expand their aircraft into the other markets that you've been looking at? It gives us a great footprint into Orly, and that's the first and most important thing. Now we will have three flights a day, so it really puts Orly on the map for New York. When you have three departures per day you add some girth to your schedule which is something that frequent travelers care about and which will also help us grow. Beyond that, with regard to how we bring the two companies together, we have some plans -- but they need to be tempered with discussion and joint planning. They're great people. They're have a great little company and we are very confident that the combination will be infinitely better than the two companies were separately. Can you tell me what other markets are on your radar? We hope to make another announcement later this summer. We're considering four cities: Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt and Milan. We're on the threshold of making that decision at the end of the month. We hope to have, by the end of 2009, seven or eight airplanes in the fleet with perhaps five or six destinations. And will those all be rebadged 757s and L'Avion planes? Two airplanes will come from the L'Avion fleet while the rest will come from British Airways. With regard to the mileage program, do you have any plans to perhaps integrate with the Oneworld program? What we've tried to do is keep our company as simple as we can. We're a point to point premium airline and we've tried to keep away from affiliation. Certainly in the beginning we're going to keep our process very simple, keep our cost structure down and we can make the prices that we offer to customers – even though they're really premium products – very attractive. That's our initial strategy. You've got a great airline, thanks for speaking with me. Thank you. Filed under: Airlines, Talking Travel" "Building A Library From Recycled Airplanes by Justin Thomas, Virginia on 04.21.06 A design firm called LOT-EK from New York has just proposed reusing more than two hundred discarded fuselages from Boeing 727 and 737 airplanes as the major structural components for a new library in Guadalajara, Mexico. The airplane shells would be ""stacked in a north-south slant in relation to sun exposure for energy efficiency"" according to the designers. The fuselage is the only part of a decommissioned airplane that cannot be effectively recycled.. :: noticias arquitectura via Inhabitat via BLDGBLOG Follow @TreeHugger on Twitter & get our headlines with @TH_rss! Thirsty for more? Check out these related articles: - Zero Waste—The Newest Eco-Fashion Innovation? - Travel Green and Save Money without Giving Up Anything (Except Your Carbon Footprint) - Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency with 9 Cool Tips - Recycled Plastic Workout Gear is Great for Fitness, Great for Planet - 3 Miraculous Mold-Killing Recipes from Green Cleaning Guru, Annie Bond - Planning a Green Building Project? Beware of Lawyers isn't there are market for this kind of scrap? why do this? Where can you buy these things? What do they mean by ""inexpensive""? I could use a new storage shed in my back yard. That would make for kind of a cool one. Or maybe an interesting (gigantic) playhouse for the kids. (I live on 5 acres.) Pipe dream. Anyone can buy this stuff, you just have to go to the source. Inexpensive is relative. It's not going to come close to the prefab plastic or aluminum sheds you can buy. Mythbusters (TV show) have used old airplane parts for many of their myths. as a librarian, i'm interested but also think this is a disaster of a building plan for public library use. records storage, sure. but how to organize a collection when you have a huge series of hallways that only meet at one point? how do you train staff to shelve it? how do you help patrons access materials? how do you observe what's happening in different areas of the building? i see on the link that conveyor belts will be used to access books - which will only work if everything is working and organized perfectly, and your patrons are very patient. neat idea for a building, bad idea for a public library. I believe the architects did a fascinating futuristic effective design in terms of fully utilizing the space available for the library and plaza. Also, its awesome that they considered the amount of natural environmental light available for use during the planning stages of the library design. Job well done. I echo PAT's thoughts; it's a pipe dream. Heck, cargo containers would be even more stackable and believable. It looks neat, but if you'll pardon the pun, it'll never fly ;) no worries. it didn't win the competition. Hmm, I have an idea for a new business -- buying old plane fuselages and using them to manufacture plane boats ()." "CES 2009: Christopher Knight Helps Kick off Green Plug's First Product by Jaymi Heimbuch, San Francisco, California on 01. 9.09 Christopher Knight shows off the Innergie universal charger with integrated GreenT‐elect Obama recently told all Americans that they need to shut off the lights and unplug power supplies when they are not needed,” said Paul Panepinto, EVP Sales and Marketing, Green Plug. “With the Greentalk open systems power interface, power adapters automatically stop consuming power when devices don’t need any.” - Mister Miyagi's Guide to Going Green: 5 Questions to Always Ask to Think Green and Be Green - Forget Going Green Because It's the Right Thing to Do—Go Green to Make Your Neighbors Jealous - Green Your Bikini Waxing Routine with Soy, Pine Sap and Organic Bikini Wax This is kinda lame, no compatibility for Apple Laptops. :( Won't buying this device just mean that you now toss all the ""free"" chargers that come with devices into the garbage? Sure, you prevent wasting electricity, but now we're just replacing it with increased e-waste. Just be responsible and buy less and learn to unplug your stupid toys when the light changes from red to green... If Apple had an open power connector interface, then the Innergie product and Greentalk would work with the Mac. It's an Apple thing and they can fix it if they want. @Josh: As the industry is now, yes it is an extra charger. The idea though is for chargers like this to exist, so they can then convince device manufacturers that they don't need to include chargers with their device in the future." "Kyocera's ""Solar Grove"" Parking Lot by Justin Thomas, Virginia on 07.28.05.. :: Via: Green Car Congress Follow @TreeHugger on Twitter & get our headlines with @TH_rss! Thirsty for more? Check out these related articles: - 7 Ways the Troubled Automotive Industry Could Change Your Car and Your Commute - Green Glossary: Utility-Interactive - How to Use a Solar Oven: Beans and Rice Recipe - Nissan Electric Cars are Coming to Your Town! - 6 Driving Fundamentals You Must Master to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle - Travel Green and Save Money without Giving Up Anything (Except Your Carbon Footprint) I like the name 'solar tree' Sounds very environmentally friendly. Unlike regular old trees which as everyone knows, run on oil. While producing much energy from the panels themselves, its great that the solar heat gain of the asphalt parking lot is also reduced in the process. It would be interesting to see how much CO2 these prevent from being release to the amount a similar number/size of trees would absorb from the atmosphere. Could this also reduce vehicle AC energy use? Could this also reduce vehicle AC energy use? This is genius. Glad it happened and I hope that the trend spreads continues. One design issue that needs addressing (goods far outweighing the bads, mind you) is water run off. As with asphalt, solar panels don't really absorb water. Parking lots are nasty when it comes to this. Has there been any design out there that takes both solar harvesting and water run off into consideration? Growing up in the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC area, I know this would be a great great thing. Even better with both concerns incorporated! Run off water is a major issue with the Chesapeake watershed. I could go on and on, but I won't. If anyone knows anything, please post! It's good to see someone finally executing such a common sense project. Kudos to Kyocera. Chris, I found this concept that is along the lines of the design you envision: As far as runoff goes, the solar modules at least won't make the problem worse. It just means that your impermeable surface which immediately dumps any incoming rain into the watershed is off the ground instead of being the ground. Building drainage into the mounting structures for the modules (the solar trees) might help but it could also add a lot to the already-high cost of installation. If Kyocera makes the panels and installs them on their employee lot, then why do they really need 36% of the cost picked up by the state and tax breaks? Mind you I wish more lots had these at times, but it seems like they win in 'every' direction with these 'trees.' My $0.02 and some taxes apparently. Ike, They could actually harvest the rainwater off the panels and use it for something (water some nearby vegetation?) instead of dumping it directly into the sewer system. Aaron, solar is incredibly expensive - it doesn't pay for itself in the current market." 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Right~~ Just show them here completely! 资产负债表 Balance Sheet 项 目 ITEM 货币资金 Cash 短期投资 Short term investments 应收票据 Notes receivable 应收股利 Dividend receivable 应收利息 Interest receivable 应收帐款 Accounts receivable 其他应收款 Other receivables 预付帐款 Accounts prepaid 期货保证金 Future guarantee 应收补贴款 Allowance receivable 应收出口退税 Export drawback receivable 存货 Inventories 其中：原材料 Including:Raw materials 产成品(库存商品) Finished goods 待摊费用 Prepaid and deferred expenses 待处理流动资产净损失 Unsettled G/L on current assets 一年内到期的长期债权投资 Long-term debenture investment falling due in a yaear 其他流动资产 Other current assets 流动资产合计 Total current assets 长期投资： Long-term investment： 其中:长期股权投资 Including long term equity investment 长期债权投资 Long term securities investment *合并价差 Incorporating price difference 长期投资合计 Total long-term investment 固定资产原价 Fixed assets-cost 减：累计折旧 Less:Accumulated Dpreciation 固定资产净值 Fixed assets-net value 减：固定资产减值准备 Less:Impairment of fixed assets 固定资产净额 Net value of fixed assets 固定资产清理 Disposal of fixed assets 工程物资 Project material 在建工程 Construction in Progress 待处理固定资产净损失 Unsettled G/L on fixed assets 固定资产合计 Total tangible assets 无形资产 Intangible assets 其中:土地使用权 Including and use rights 递延资产（长期待摊费用）Deferred assets 其中:固定资产修理 Including:Fixed assets repair 固定资产改良支出 Improvement expenditure of fixed assets 其他长期资产 Other long term assets 其中:特准储备物资 Among it:Specially approved reserving materials 无形及其他资产合计 Total intangible assets and other assets 递延税款借项 Deferred assets debits 资 产 总 计 Total Assets 资产负债表(续表) Balance Sheet 项 目 ITEM 短期借款 Short-term loans 应付票款 Notes payable 应付帐款 Accounts payab1e 预收帐款 Advances from customers 应付工资 Accrued payro1l 应付福利费 Welfare payable 应付利润(股利) Profits payab1e 应交税金 Taxes payable 其他应交款 Other payable to government 其他应付款 Other creditors 预提费用 Provision for expenses 预计负债 Accrued liabilities 一年内到期的长期负债 Long term liabilities due within one year 其他流动负债 Other current liabilities 流动负债合计 Total current liabilities 长期借款 Long-term loans payable 应付债券 Bonds payable 长期应付款 long-term accounts payable 专项应付款 Special accounts payable 其他长期负债 Other long-term liabilities 其中:特准储备资金 Including:Special reserve fund 长期负债合计 Total long term liabilities 递延税款贷项 Deferred taxation credit 负 债 合 计 Total liabilities * 少数股东权益 Minority interests 实收资本(股本) Subscribed Capital 国家资本 National capital 集体资本 Collective capital 法人资本 Legal person""s capital 其中:国有法人资本 Including:State-owned legal person""s capital 集体法人资本 Collective legal person""s capital 个人资本 Personal capital 外商资本 Foreign businessmen""s capital 资本公积 Capital surplus 盈余公积 surplus reserve 其中:法定盈余公积 Including:statutory surplus reserve 公益金 public welfare fund 补充流动资本 Supplermentary current capital * 未确认的投资损失（以“-”号填列） Unaffirmed investment loss 未分配利润 Retained earnings 外币报表折算差额 Converted difference in Foreign Currency Statements 所有者权益合计 Total shareholder""s equity 负债及所有者权益总计 Total Liabilities & Equity 利润表 INCOME STATEMENT 项 目 ITEMS 产品销售收入 Sales of products 其中：出口产品销 售收入 Including：Export sales 减：销售折扣与折让 Less：Sales discount and allowances 产品销售净额 Net sales of products 减：产品销售税金 Less：Sales tax 产品销售成本 Cost of sales 其中：出口产品销售成本 Including：Cost of export sales 产品销售毛利 Gross profit on sales 减：销售费用 Less：Selling expenses 管理费用 General and administrative expenses 财务费用 Financial expenses 其中：利息支出(减利息收入) Including：Interest expenses (minusinterest ihcome) 汇兑损失(减汇兑收益) Exchange losses(minus exchange gains) 产品销售利润 Profit on sales 加：其他业务利润 Add：profit from other operations 营业利润 Operating profit 加：投资收益 Add：Income on investment 加：营业外收入 Add：Non-operating income 减：营业外支出 Less：Non-operating expenses 加：以前年度损益调整 Add：adjustment of loss and gain for previous years 利润总额 Total profit 减：所得税 Less：Income tax 净利润 Net profit 现金流量表Cash Flows Statement Prepared by: Period: Unit: Items 1.Cash Flows from Operating Activities: 01)Cash received from sales of goods or rendering of services 02)Rental received Value added tax on sales received and refunds of value 03)added tax paid 04)Refund of other taxes and levy other than value added tax 07)Other cash received relating to operating activities 08)Sub-total of cash inflows 09)Cash paid for goods and services 10)Cash paid for operating leases 11)Cash paid to and on behalf of employees 12)Value added tax on purchases paid 13)Income tax paid 14)Taxes paid other than value added tax and income tax 17)Other cash paid relating to operating activities 18)Sub-total of cash outflows 19)Net cash flows from operating activities 2.Cash Flows from Investing Activities: 20)Cash received from return of investments 21)Cash received from distribution of dividends or profits 22)Cash received from bond interest income Net cash received from disposal of fixed assets,intangible 23)assets and other long-term assets 26)Other cash received relating to investing activities 27)Sub-total of cash inflows Cash paid to acquire fixed assets,intangible assets 28)and other long-term assets 29)Cash paid to acquire equity investments 30)Cash paid to acquire debt investments 33)Other cash paid relating to investing activities 34)Sub-total of cash outflows 35)Net cash flows from investing activities 3.Cash Flows from Financing Activities: 36)Proceeds from issuing shares 37)Proceeds from issuing bonds 38)Proceeds from borrowings 41)Other proceeds relating to financing activities 42)Sub-total of cash inflows 43)Cash repayments of amounts borrowed 44)Cash payments of expenses on any financing activities 45)Cash payments for distribution of dividends or profits 46)Cash payments of interest expenses 47)Cash payments for finance leases 48)Cash payments for reduction of registered capital 51)Other cash payments relating to financing activities 52)Sub-total of cash outflows 53)Net cash flows from financing activities 4.Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes on Cash 5.Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Information 1.Investing and Financing Activities that do not Involve in Cash Receipts and Payments 56)Repayment of debts by the transfer of fixed assets 57)Repayment of debts by the transfer of investments 58)Investments in the form of fixed assets 59)Repayments of debts by the transfer of investories 2.Reconciliation of Net Profit to Cash Flows from Operating Activities 62)Net profit 63)Add provision for bad debt or bad debt written off 64)Depreciation of fixed assets 65)Amortization of intangible assets Losses on disposal of fixed assets,intangible assets 66)and other long-term assets (or deduct:gains) 67)Losses on scrapping of fixed assets 68)Financial expenses 69)Losses arising from investments (or deduct:gains) 70)Defered tax credit (or deduct:debit) 71)Decrease in inventories (or deduct：increase) 72)Decrease in operating receivables (or deduct:increase) 73)Increase in operating payables (or deduct:decrease) 74)Net payment on value added tax (or deduct:net receipts 75)Net cash flows from operating activities 3.Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 76)cash at the end of the period 77)Less:cash at the beginning of the period 78)Plus:cash equivalents at the end of the period 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Then, the research question is stated. Following this, the research methodology is designed carefully. In the nest stage, the readership is identified. Make sure the research attract their readers. Afterwards, the sources of information and methods of obtaining it are identified. The data collection is added then, which contains objective and some details. Next, the research is analyzed again and again. Finally, the research paper which consists of findings, conclusions, accommodations and implications is published. After following all the steps, a complete research process is finished." "Draws a series of connected lines and curves. The line and curve dimensions are declared through the Data property, and can be specified either with a Path-specific mini-language, or with an object model. Public NotInheritable Class Path _ Inherits Shape Dim instance As Path public sealed class Path : Shape . 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"Objections to Islamic school overruled AN ISLAMIC school catering to more than 1000 students in Sydney's south-west has been approved, despite thousands of objections by locals. The NSW Land and Environment Court yesterday granted approval for Salamah College to be built in Bass Hill, questioning whether such a strenuous challenge would have taken place had the school been built by members of another religious group. More than 1800 objections were made when the development, which will include room for 1200 kindergarten to year 12 students, a gymnasium, school hall and separate 30-place child-care centre, when it was first advertised by Bankstown Council. That number dropped to 1400 after further amendments were made to plans for the private school, to be built on a block adjoining Bass Hill High School. Six hundred people wrote to the council in support of the school. However, the council objected to the development. The solicitor representing the school, Jane Hewitt, said most of the written objections were sent on pro forma letters photocopied and signed by locals. There were comments about noise, traffic congestion and on whether another school was needed in the area. ""They didn't clearly raise the Muslim issue [but] it was always a hidden agenda,"" she said. In his judgment, Senior Commissioner John Roseth said he believed the objections were largely because it was an Islamic school, and he wondered whether the same number of objections would have been made had it been the Anglican Church. Commissioner Roseth granted approval to the development but asked for the plan to be amended slightly, including that the school hall be set back further from the road to allow landscaping. 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It is an opportunity because leading now can help the United States revive a reputation badly scarred by Iraq, Abu Ghraib and much more. aid is both the right thing to do and will help raise. The current crisis is the result of a perfect storm: drought in Australia; rising demand, particularly in India and China, and ethanol subsidies to grow food for fuel in the United States prices can soar. In the current crisis, rising oil prices, commodity speculation and dependence on imported foods all contributed to the soaring prices. President Bush said, ""The American people are generous people and compassionate people."" The challenge, however, is for the U.S. government to be not simply generous but wise, helping to forge an international strategy that can solve rather than worsen the growing challenges that face us: the food crisis, catastrophic climate change, the global financial mess. This will require new thinking, a new commitment to multilateral cooperation and a very different set of policies. --Jesse Jackson 9 Comments so farShow All Wasn't it Bush's dad that got us into Somalia to deliver food. They tried to get food to the people there, but the war lords kept stealing it. That was in 1992. More than 15 years later we face the same problem. Many of these countries as so corrupt that even if you wanted to help them, it would be like pouring water into a rusty bucket.. READ ON THE PUNCH LINE IS COMING! Jesse Jackson needs to read this book DISASTER CAPITALISM versus (or in relation to) mouths to feed... a devil's bargain. Jesse Jackson does not know what he is talking about. He seems unaware of the origins of poverty. He seems unaware of the damage to African agriculture by European and US subsidies. He seems unaware of the role of corruption in producing famine. He seems unaware that food is going to feed animals and cars instead of people and more so everyday. He seems unaware that Haiti has been controlled by the US for decades. He seems unaware of all the elected presidents deposed by the US because they wanted to help their people. He seems very unaware overall. You don't ask a thief to be your leader Mr.Jackson, you ask that he stop stealing. Good analysis. I wasn't aware that the foodstuffs are being priced in USD, and are therefore affected by the flood of dollars on the market. Just like oil. The value of the USD goes down, so it takes more to buy commodities. The price of oil that Bush helped increase has more to do with food prices than just about any other factor. Since when does Bush care about anyone except his rich friends? He was suppose to be the Compassionate Conservative, a label he ripped off from his dad's early campaign running for representative in the state of Texas. It worked for his dad, he saw the response, so the lies continue to increase from that weasel's birth to his death. Emergency food donations for situations like this need to be the start of a broad based comprehensive movement for assurance for LAND for small farmers, world wide, and to seed stocks that are not the private property of contracting producers to corporate monopolies like Monsanto. In March a French journalist produced ""The World According to Monsanto"". It is posted in its entirety on various websites - simply do a search of the title. Everyone should know about this. Note the mushroom of profit in recent years due to millions of acres world wide being set in monoculture and related food crises. Why would Bush want to solve any of these ""problems"" ? Although you and I may define them as ""problems"", Bush's neocon mindset views them as opportunities to exploit for maximum profit. Bush could start solving these problems by firing Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and the 10 Fed Governors and replacing them with leadership that would not continue to lower interest rates. The lower interest rates have been exacerbating runaway food and energy inflation." "ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISM 1Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 2Instituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas-Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús, Buenos Aires, Argentina; and 3Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada Submitted 4 March 2008 ; accepted in final form 22 September 2008 treatment increased cGnRH-II expression in both forebrain and midbrain, but decreased sGnRH expression in the forebrain. teleost; neuroendocrine control; spawning behavior; gene expression" "A site were Heath Ledger fans can come together and celebrate what a wonderful person and actor he was. 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"Stanley Nkwazema and Fidelia Okwuonu in Lagos 23 June 2008 Abuja — There are mounting concerns in the country over attacks by Niger Delta militants on oil flow lines and installations particularly on Nigeria's deep offshore platforms. Most analysts now see the attack on offshore platforms as not just an attack on the economic nerve centre of the country but an assault on Nigeria's sovereignty given that the platforms are outside the Niger Delta and have no ecological impacts on the lives of the people of the area. Militants from the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) last Thursday attacked Shell Bonga Field, the biggest offshore oil platform in the country, resulting in 200,000 barrel per day shut-in. Later that day, the Escravos-Abileye-Olero flow lines belonging to American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited, were also blown off by suspected militants, leading to about 120,000 bpd shut in. With the attacks, over 1 million bpd would have been shut in cumulatively, which is about 50 per cent of Nigeria's oil production. ""This goes beyond attack on oil platforms; it is an act of sabotage. It is an attack on Nigeria's sovereignty. If the militants can now be attacking offshore facilities, then it is a very serious matter,"" THISDAY was told last night. Worried about the development, the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) is expected to meet with the National Security Adviser (NSA) Sarki Mukhtar, Minister of State Petroleum Odein Ajumogobia, and Defence Minister Yayale Ahmed today in Abuja over the attacks. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Tam Brisibe, told THISDAY last night that if the attack continued, it might affect the 2008 budget. Brisibe said Nigeria was losing so much as a result of inadequate security in the area. Official sources put Nigeria's daily loss from the activities of militants in the Niger Delta at $84 million. However, that figure is conservative and may be as much as N140 million per day with the latest attacks. Oil chiefs in the country are also expected at the meeting with the House scheduled for 10 am in Committee Room 327 of the New Building of the National Assembly. Brisibe said: ""Bonga oil field is about 150 kilometres off Nigerian shores, if the militants could get that far and attack oil facility, then there is cause for worry. ""We have to find out what measures are being put in place now by the executive to sort out this problem. We cannot sit down and hide under the guise of insecurity and allow investments in the industry go down the drain."" Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eziuche Ubani, also said the issue had gone beyond the emancipation of the Niger Delta. He said the House was worried that criminals were cashing in on the problems in the area to enrich themselves at the expense of the true struggle The House, he said, was so touched by the incidents and felt it was time President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua expedited action on his plans for the energy sector particularly in relation to the Niger Delta situation. ""The House is disturbed over the attack on Bonga oil field by militants. We had thought that the militants would not be able to get to the field which is about 150 kilometres away from the shore. We should do something drastic and urgently too about the situation in the Niger Delta. ""Bonga oil field is the country's major oil field and the attack is likely to have serious consequences on the economy. The executive arm of government should do something fast,"" Ubani said. He expressed fears that the trend, if not checked, might cause the 2008 budget to derail, maintaining that something urgent be done about it. Meanwhile, the Action Congress has said the long simmering Niger Delta crisis may finally spin out of control with the attack on Shell's deep offshore Bonga oil field last Thursday and another one on crude oil pipeline in Delta State few hours later. The party called for a probe into the circumstances leading to the attacks ""by a supposedly rag-tag band of militants."" According to a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the party said: ""This hitherto unimaginable attack has finally turned the Niger Delta violence to a crisis of immense proportion that can only spell doom for the Nigerian state. has shown that the militants in the Niger Delta could attack, without qualms, any facility that catches their fancy in the Niger Delta. The attack, it said, had also shown that the military option could not and would dollars daily to the incessant attacks in the Niger Delta. That translates to about 2.52 billion dollars per month and more than a whopping $30 billion per not a problem that suddenly started overnight. This is the result of various problems that have been building up from the time of independence of the country and the root source of the main problem is TRIBALISM that has dominated the polity since independence. TRIBALISM caused the first coup, it caused the second coup, it caused the civil war, it dominated the rule of Gowon, it dominated the rule of Shehu Shagari, it dominated the rule of General Buhari, it dominated the rule of Gen. Babangida, it was the cause of the annulment by June 12, 1993… [Read Full Text] After 30yrs of trading with Nigeria,I am very upset for my many Nigerian business partners, and friends, to see the Delta area of Nigeria fall into such chaos. Here at last do we see a chance for Nigeria to pull itself out of the malaise it has been in for many years, with the help of the billions of dollars of oil money. And what do we see!!! Criminals again robbing the ordinary Nigerian of there rightful share in Nigeria's wealth. I do not believe that the Nigerian government should try and negotiate from weakness.It should be a combination of… [Read Full Text]" "Daily Independent (Lagos) Onche Odeh 2 December 2008 United States of America has earmarked $447 million as support to Nigeria's struggle to mitigate HIV/AIDS in the coming year. The fund, to be released through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), is in addition to the $1 billion that has been committed to combat HIV/AIDS in Nigeria since 2004. In a goodwill message at the 20th World AIDS Day celebration in Abuja, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Robin Renee Sanders, told the audience that the United States, as friend and partner of the people and government of Nigeria, are working together to fight for the care, treatment, and prevention of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. ""Just five years ago, only 50,000 people in all of sub-Saharan Africa living with HIV/AIDS were receiving treatment. As of the end of September however, in Nigeria alone, the government of Nigeria, in partnership with the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, is supporting nearly 211,000 men, women, and children with treatment. Together, we have helped and reached two million people with HIV counselling and testing, and more than 640,000 pregnant women have received health services for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV,"" the U.S. Ambassador said. Meanwhile, as most western governments are considering tightening their purse-strings in response to the global financial crisis, a Pan-African organisation called ""Save the Children"" has warned that any reduction in HIV and AIDS funding would put the life of more African children in jeopardy. On the eve of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) scheduled for Dakar, Senegal, between December 3 to 7, Save the Children is calling on both African governments and the international community to maintain their commitments to AIDS and children, despite the financial crisis. In the face of turmoil in the global financial markets, there is a risk that foreign aid funding, including support for HIV and AIDS programs, will be less of a priority, as governments move to address financial issues close to." "1 From the Department of Radiology, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Honjo, Kumamoto 860, Japan. Received March 1, 1999; revision requested April 15; final revision received December 6; accepted December 20. Address correspondence to K.M. (e-mail: katsumit@kaiju.medic.kumamoto-u.ac.jp). Index terms: Angiography, comparative studies, 92.122, 93.122, 96.122, 98.122 Magnetic resonance (MR), comparative studies, 92.129416, 93.129416, 96.129416, 98.129416, Magnetic resonance (MR), vascular studies, 92.129416, 93.129416, 96.129416, 98.129416, Three-dimensional turbo MR angiography is a fast low-angle shot, or FLASH, sequence that uses asymmetric echo encoding in the readout direction, and the number of phase-encoding steps in the readout direction can be reduced by means of asymmetric sampling. This technique permits a shorter imaging time, reducing motion artifacts. Furthermore, it may be possible to reduce intravoxel phase dispersion and signal loss with short echo times. The loss in signal-to-noise ratio that accompanies a reduction in imaging time is partially compensated by means of a noise truncation filter applied to the raw data and results in maintenance of the signal-to-noise ratio and spatial resolution. We assumed that the combination of a short echo time, zero interpolation, and reordering of phase- and section-encoding steps would enable us to reduce intravoxel phase dispersion and signal loss with short echo times and to obtain high-quality contrast materialenhanced 3D MR angiograms. In this study, we analyzed diagnostic accuracy for evaluating stenosis of the abdominal aorta and its branches and arteries in the pelvis and lower extremity with dynamic contrast-enhanced 3D turbo MR angiography compared with conventional cut-film angiography. All patients were referred by clinicians to detect possible arterial abnormalities. MR and conventional angiography were performed within 2 weeks in each patient. None of the patients were excluded. Data Collection MR angiography.All MR images were obtained on a 1.5-T superconducting unit with a maximum gradient capability of 25 mT/m (Magnetom Vision; Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) with a body phased-array coil. Gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography was performed with a 3D fast low-angle shot sequence (repetition time msec/echo time msec of 4.4/1.4, flip angle of 30°, matrix of 224 (phase) x 320 (readout) with left-to-right phase encoding, readout bandwidth of 195 Hz per pixel, slab thickness of 90 mm, and 20 partitions). Asymmetric echo encoding in the readout direction, the number of phase-encoding steps in the section direction, and zero filling to sampling points were used for 500-point acquisition. MR angiography was performed in the coronal or coronal-oblique plane. Mean acquisition time was 19 seconds, and the mean field of view was 40 cm (range, 3842 cm). At 3D turbo MR angiography, only part of the k space is imaged. The remaining encoding steps in the k space are filled with zeros. The central portion of the phase-encoding steps is obtained in the beginning of acquisition. A further reduction in the number of phase-encoding steps is possible with use of a sinc interpolation technique in the section direction to create thin section partitions. In turbo MR angiography, central section-encoding steps are acquired (Fig 1). As a result, we can expect a more consistent in-plane resolution of the resultant maximum intensity projections, independent of the exact timing of bolus administration. Incorrect timing may result in a loss of spatial resolution along the section-select direction. This technique permits a short imaging time, which reduces motion artifacts. The sequences were repeated before and after injection of gadopentetate dimeglumine (Magnevist; Schering, Osaka, Japan) with breath holding. The patients were instructed to hold their breath in a constant degree of inspiration to avoid misregistration on the subtraction images. Before gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography, a timing sequence was performed to determine the arrival time of the contrast material bolus in the imaged volume. This technique consisted of a two-dimensional turbo fast low-angle shot sequence: 5.0/2.3/300 (inversion time msec), flip angle of 15°, field of view of 300 x 400, matrix of 96 x 256, and 8-mm section thickness. With this dynamic sequence, sequential transverse images were obtained through the abdominal aorta 60 times, with a temporal resolution of 0.89 second. A 100-mm-thick caudal presaturation slab was used to suppress signal from inflowing venous blood, and an 80-mm-thick cranial presaturation slab was used to prevent inflow effects from arterial blood. A test bolus of 1 mL of gadopentetate dimeglumine with a subsequent flush of 20 mL of normal saline solution was injected by using a power injector (Spectris model SRM 230; MedRad, Pittsburgh, Pa) at the same injection rate (2 mL/sec) as was used for gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography. The dynamic sequence and the injection of 1 mL of gadopentetate dimeglumine (and subsequent 20-mL normal saline solution flush) were started simultaneously. A bolus of gadopentetate dimeglumine (0.2 mmol per kilogram of body weight) was intravenously infused with a power injector for 1012 seconds before imaging; this injection was immediately followed with 20 mL of normal saline solution to complete delivery of the entire dose of contrast material and to flush the vein. Because the 3D turbo MR angiographic sequences used in this study fill in k space from the center, the central portion of k space was acquired at the beginning of the data acquisition. The injection was started with an imaging delay determined on the basis of the timing of the test injection data. The imaging protocol was completed with two contiguous data acquisitions (measurements), and no time elapsed between acquisitions. The magnitude data of the measurement before administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine was subtracted on a section-by-section basis from the magnitude data of the measurement after contrast enhancement, and then a maximum intensity projection algorithm was used for image reconstruction. The position of the coil was moved in imaging of the pelvic or femoral arteries, and additional images were obtained with the same 3D turbo MR angiographic sequence. Conventional angiography.Conventional angiography (model DR-2400; Shimadzu, Kyoto, Japan) was performed after MR angiography. The standard pelvic angiographic protocol consisted of puncture of the common femoral artery and placement of a 5-F pigtail catheter in the distal aorta just above the bifurcation (if examination of two legs was necessary). Nonionic contrast matertial (Iopamiron 350; Nihon Schering, Osaka, Japan) was injected at a rate of 18 mL/sec with a dose of 35 mL for conventional angiography or at a rate of 18 mL/sec with a dose of 25 mL for digital subtraction angiography. The acquisition rate for conventional angiography and frame rate for digital subtraction angiography were three images per second for 3 seconds and one image every 11 seconds, respectively. All digital subtraction angiograms consisted of two frames per second for 3 seconds and one frame every 10 seconds. The matrix size of the digital image intensifier was 1,024 x 1,024. For unilateral studies, selective angiography was performed after insertion of a 5-F cobra type catheter. Contrast material was injected at a rate of 5 mL/sec with a dose of 20 mL for conventional angiography or at a rate of 5 mL/sec with a dose of 15 mL for digital subtraction angiography. The acquisition rate and frame rate were the same as those used in the standard pelvic angiographic protocol. Standard selective renal angiography consisted of placement of a 5-F cobra type or a duck-head type catheter in the proximal main renal artery and injection of contrast material at a rate of 5 mL/sec with a dose of 15 mL for conventional angiography or at a rate of 5 mL/sec with a dose of 12 mL for digital subtraction angiography. Either conventional or intraarterial digital subtraction angiograms were obtained in the posteroanterior projection. Oblique views were obtained when severe tortuosity of the occlusive arteries was seen. Data Analysis In each patient with atherosclerotic obstructive disease, the arterial tree on the maximum intensity projections and conventional angiograms was divided into the following segments: lower abdominal aorta, common iliac artery, external iliac artery, common femoral artery, superficial femoral artery, and deep femoral artery. Because selective angiography was not performed in some patients due to complete occlusion, the number of arterial segments differed from segment to segment: 18 lower abdominal aorta, 18 right common and 18 external iliac arteries, 17 left common and 17 external iliac arteries, 18 right common and 18 superficial femoral arteries, 17 left common and 17 superficial femoral arteries, and 18 right and 17 left deep femoral arteries. With the addition of eight renal arteries in four patients with renal artery stenosis, a total of 201 segments were evaluated. Quantitative Analysis All MR angiograms were evaluated independently by two observers (K.M., Y.Y.), vascular radiologists who were unaware of the results of conventional angiography. The observers evaluated all imaged vessel segments with regard to the degree and length of stenoses. They correlated the degree of stenosis for each segment on MR and conventional angiograms side by side. To measure the percentage of stenosis on conventional and digital subtraction angiograms, calipers were used to measure the diameter of the most severely stenotic portion of the segment relative to the diameter of a nonstenotic portion of the artery. To maximize measurement accuracy, a ruler with 0.5-mm markings was used for measurement. The length of stenosis on MR angiograms was defined as the length of a vessel with an abnormal diameter compared with that of a normal segment. For conventional angiography and digital subtraction angiography, the length of the stenosis was measured by means of calibration with an angiographic catheter. Qualitative Analysis To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy for hemodynamically significant stenosis depicted at MR angiography, MR angiogramsincluding source images and maximum intensity projectionswere evaluated separately by same two blinded vascular radiologists. A focal stenosis was considered hemodynamically significant when there was a reduction in diameter of more than 50%. Vessels were classified as patent or occluded. Patent segments were graded as normal or minimally diseased, focally stenotic, or diffusely diseased (multiple [more than three] hemodynamically significant stenoses). The presence of collateral vessels and any artifacts or limitations was also noted. Finally, vascular segments that were interpreted differently by the observers were reevaluated for consensus. Conventional angiograms were evaluated with regard to degree of stenosis and the diagnostic accuracy for hemodynamically significant stenosis by the two observers and categorized in the same way as were the MR angiograms. The degree of stenosis on the conventional angiograms was established by consensus during sessions 4 weeks before interpretation of the MR angiograms to avoid recall. Disagreements about the degree of stenosis occurred for two lesions, but the observers reached consensus after conference. The validity of MR angiography, as judged on the basis of the degree of stenosis and the diagnostic accuracy for hemodynamically significant stenosis depicted on MR angiograms, was determined by comparing the results with those at conventional angiography as the standard of reference. Statistical Analyses The correlations of degree and length of stenoses measured on MR and conventional angiograms were assessed with the Pearson test. A P value of less than .05 was used as a threshold for statistical significance. The agreement between interobserver variability for detection of stenotic lesions on MR and conventional angiograms was determined with an unweighted statistic. The values greater than 0 were considered to indicate positive correlation; 0.40 or less, positive but poor correlation; 0.410.75, good correlation; and greater than 0.75, excellent correlation. Standard statistical techniques were used to determine diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity) for hemodynamically significant stenosis at MR angiography compared with conventinal angiography as the reference method. Quantitative Analysis The degree of stenosis depicted at MR angiography correlated well with that depicted at conventional angiography (P < .001) (Fig 3). The Pearson correlation coefficient between MR and conventional angiography was 0.77, but the degree of stenosis tended to be overestimated at MR angiography in comparison with conventional angiography. For the 201 vascular segments, the results at MR angiography for distinguishing vessels with more than 50% stenosis from those that were normal or mildly stenotic also showed good correlation between the two observers, as well as consensus reading, as shown in Table 2. At consensus reading, 148 results were true-negative; 32, true-positive; 18, false-positive; and three, false-negative (Table 2). These results yielded a sensitivity of 91%, specificity of 89%, and accuracy of 90%. Although the sensitivity of MR angiography was excellent, the overestimation of stenotic vessels resulted in somewhat limited specificity. Mulligan et al (9) reported an overall accuracy of 71% with two-dimensional time-of-flight technique for peripheral arteries. Yucel et al (11) reported a sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 88% for distinction of vessels with greater than 50% stenosis. In other reports (14,16), direct comparison between two methods indicated that results obtained with contrast-enhanced 3D MR imaging were significantly better than those obtained with time-of-flight MR technique. Adamis et al (6) and Douek et al (7) initially reported dynamic contrast-enhanced subtraction MR angiography. When a phased-array coil is used, increased signal from subcutaneous fat may obscure small vessels, especially when the maximum intensity projection algorithm is employed. Subtraction is an effective means of suppressing the effect of background tissue. With the 3D subtraction MR imaging technique, high-spatial-resolution images can be obtained with a relatively small amount of gadopentetate dimeglumine in different regions. Venous enhancement with the previous gadopentetate dimeglumine injection can be effectively canceled, and images can be obtained with a relatively small amount of gadopentetate dimeglumine (5 mL for the lower extremities) (8). The concentration of paramagnetic contrast agent during the time when the data are acquired is an important factor in obtaining MR angiograms with good quality. Since cardiac output is inconsistent, especially in patients with significant atherosclerotic disease, the arrival time and peak concentration of contrast material within the aorta may vary considerably. Ideally, maximal arterial enhancement should occur during the midpoint of the data acquisition, when the central portion of the k space is being filled (17,18). If imaging is improperly timed, data may be acquired prior to or after peak arterial enhancement, which results in a study with suboptimal contrast and in image blurring and nonuniform vascular enhancement as a result of amplitude modulation in the MR signal (19). One method of obtaining optimal contrast is to use an MR-compatible mechanical injector to standardize the rate of administration of contrast material and improve performance of timing studies with a small amount of contrast material (20). Furthermore, reordering of phase- and section-encoding steps as in this study is another approach to obtain maximal enhancement at desirable timing. If data are acquired with centric ordering, maximal arterial enhancement is obtained at the beginning, when data acquisition is initiated on the basis of imaging delay time in a timing study. We used a power injector and performed a timing study before the practical study in all our patients, and none had studies with suboptimal contrast. The combination of a short echo time, zero interpolation, and reordering of phase- and section-encoding steps enabled us to obtain high-quality contrast-enhanced 3D MR angiograms. Our technique had a sensitivity of 91%, a specificity of 89%, and diagnostic accuracy for distinction of vessels with greater than 50% stenosis from those that were normal or mildly stenotic. Although we used a short echo time, spatial resolution by means of zero interpolation, timing on the basis of a timing study, and reordering of encoding steps, several regions of disease were still overestimated with MR imaging. This overestimation is probably a result of spin dephasing from complex high-velocity flow (21,22). The turbulent flow could not be compensated for despite the use of gadopentetate dimeglumine and a sequence with very short echo time. Furthermore, partial volume averaging due to the lower spatial resolution of MR angiography would be another possible cause of overestimation at 3D turbo MR angiography. Although the interpolation technique may increase the apparent image resolution, it does not affect physical spatial resolution (23,24). Calcification in the stenotic portion may also cause spin dephasing. Image subtraction can be imperfect owing to patient motion or peristalsis of the intestine. Although these were not a clinically important problem in the present study, the results may be affected when larger numbers of patients are examined. Furthermore, development of the technique is necessary to improve its specificity with shorter echo time to reduce flow-related dephasing and to increase imaging resolution. Accurate measurement of the length of occlusive arteries may be difficult in a single projection with either conventional or MR angiography. Therefore, we compared images with the same projection for both conventional and MR angiography. In conclusion, the turbo MR angiographic technique is a modification of contrast-enhanced 3D MR angiography that combines a short echo time, zero interpolation, and reordering of phase- and section-encoding steps. Although turbo MR angiography has a number of inherent pitfalls, such as overestimation of stenosis and inability to depict calcification, it allows excellent visualization of normal and diseased vessels within a short imaging time. Therefore, we believe this technique is useful for screening of patients with arterial occlusive diseases. However, the definition of the role of this imaging technique in place of conventional angiography awaits further investigation. Author contributions: Guarantors of integrity of entire study, K.M., Y.Y.; study concepts, K.M., Y.Y.; study design, K.M., T.S.; definition of intellectual content, K.M., M.T.; literature research, K.M.; clinical studies, Y.H., K.M., Y.Y.; data acquisition, Y.H., K.M., Y.Y.; data analysis, K.M., Y.Y.; statistical analysis, K.M., I.O.; manuscript preparation and editing, K.M., Y.Y.; manuscript review, Y.Y., M.T. This article has been cited by other articles:" "Delethea Quarles is in her 12th year with the South Carolina program and her 20th year as a collegiate coach entering the 2009 season. Promoted to assistant head coach in 2005, her primary responsibilities include coaching the multi-event performers and jumps. Quarles also oversees eligibility and is the team's academic liaison. Quarles has extensive international experience and worked with USA international teams for two consecutive summers.. In addition, Natasha Hastings was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Quarles has coached her student-athletes to 19 All-America honors and four SEC championships. In addition, former Gamecock Chelsea Hammond became the first multi-event student-athlete in South Carolina history to qualify for the Olympic Games. Coached by Quarles from 2002 to 2005, Hammond competed for Jamaica at the 2008 Olympic Games in the long jump. Quarles has coached 10 of the 14 school record holders in the events for which she is responsible at South Carolina. Most recently, Greig Cryer finished a career-high third in the long jump at the 2006 NCAA Indoor Championships after setting the indoor school record in the triple jump, crossing the board at 52-5 ¼. The mark was a foot longer than the record that had stood for 12 years. Derek Pressley, a 2008 graduate, jumped a career-best 51-10 ½ as runner-up in the triple jump at the 2007 SEC Outdoor Championships, a mark that was less than four inches off the oldest field record in Carolina track history (Ron Adams, 52-2 in 1975). Leading the women's team, Quarles coached Kemesha Whitmire, Tacita Bass and Erin Narzinski to SEC titles. Whitmire jumped a 43-7 in 2005 to take the long jump title. A three-time All-American, Quarles has a bachelor's degree in psychology and is a native of Covington, Va." "As head cross country coach, Stan Rosenthal enters his eighth year at South Carolina, looking to continue building on the success he began in 2001. Rosenthal also coaches the distance runners during track and field season and was instrumental in coaching the South Carolina women's team during its 11 consecutive NCAA outdoor top-10 finishes from 1996 to 2006. In 2007, Rosenthal's team earned USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors, posting the sixth- highest GPA in the nation. At South Carolina, Rosenthal has coached his athletes to 11 All-America honors and three NCAA championships. In 2002, he coached Otukile Lekote to two NCAA titles (800m indoors and outdoors) and on the second leg of USC's NCAA champion 4x400m relay team. Additionally, Rosenthal oversaw the men's sprint medley relay team that was ranked No. 1 in the United States and the NCAA that year. His 2005 women's squad accomplished the same feat. Rosenthal has also coached eight SEC champions between Lekote and Shay Shelton. Lekote earned seven titles from 1998 to 1999, and in 2006 Shelton added to Rosenthal's total by claiming the indoor league crown in the 800m. Johnny Baez and Shawn Cunningham found success in the 800m as well. Baez qualified for the NCAA East Regional meet, and Cunningham was an SEC finalist and scorer. William Emase was a three time SEC scorer and a two time NCAA qualifier. The year prior, Rosenthal coached Jenny Lake to a record-breaking 3000m performance at the SEC Indoor Championship. Lake, who ran 9:41, broke her own school indoor record, originally set in 2003, with a fourth-place finish. Rosenthal also coached the distance medley relay team to a second-place finish at the SEC Championships. With Rosenthal's assistance, the women's team finished fifth indoors at the NCAA Championships, while capturing the SEC outdoor and NCAA East Regional titles and finishing runner-up at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 2005. Rosenthal also coached the 2002 South Carolina team that finished fourth at the NCAA Indoor Championships and won the SEC and NCAA Outdoor Championships, giving the Gamecocks their first national team title in any sport. Rosenthal's runners have achieved success from the conference level to the world championship level. Two of his freshman runners earned spots on the USA Junior Team and competed in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, where they placed 40th and 43rd. Three other runners competed in the USA Olympic trials. Many of his runners have qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships, while numerous student-athletes won individual conference championships. During his seven years as a high school coach in Virginia, two runners qualified for the Kinney/Foot Locker. His student-athletes have achieved individually and as a team. In 2007, Rosenthal's cross country team placed four runners on the SEC Academic Honor Roll and six on the President's List. The cross country team had a cumulative GPA of 3.72, the sixth-highest mark in the nation and tops in the SEC. Also in 2005, Lake was named the university's Scholar Athlete of the Year, a McWhorter Scholar and the recipient of an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. The first-team Academic All-American graduated with a 4.0 GPA and with honors from South Carolina's Honor College as a mathematics major. Four of the women's cross country teams coached by Rosenthal were ranked in the NCAA Division I top 20, and seven student-athletes were selected as conference Scholar-Athletes of the Year. During his coaching career, over 90 percent of the student-athletes he has recruited and coached have graduated. Many later earned graduate level degrees, including four who are currently in medical school or doctors. Prior to joining the South Carolina staff, Rosenthal was the head men's and women's cross country and track and field coach at UNC Asheville. During his seven-year tenure, the women won four Big South Conference championships. In the three years the women did not win, UNC Asheville finished as runner-up. The men's cross country team was Big South Conference runner-up in three of his last four years. in Spotsylvania, Va., where he started his coaching career in 1976.winner. In 1973, Rosenthal competed in the six-mile run at NAIA. He also was a member of two national-qualifying cross country teams for IUP in 1970 and 1972." "Recap Florida vs South Carolina (Mar 26, 2006) 2006 South Carolina Baseball #9 Florida at #7 South Carolina Mar 26, 2006 at Columbia, S.C. (Sarge Frye Field) Florida 4 (17-11,2-4 SEC) Player AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB ------------------------------------------------------ Gavin Dickey lf.......... 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Chris Petrie lf......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Stephen Barton dh........ 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Bryson Barber ph........ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adam Davis ss............ 3 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 1 Avery Barnes ph/2b...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Matt LaPorta 1b.......... 4 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 Brian Jeroloman c........ 1 1 1 0 2 0 6 0 0 Greg Quatrino ph/c...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Austin Pride rf.......... 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 Brian Leclerc cf......... 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 Chris Woods cf.......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 David Cash 3b............ 4 1 2 3 0 0 0 1 3 Matt Gaski 2b/ss......... 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 2 1 J.K. LaCoste p........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Matt Hightower p........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Chas Spottswood p....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David Hurst p........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Michael Branham p....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steven Porter p......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals................... 33 4 7 4 3 9 24 5 7 South Carolina 21 (22-3,5-1 SEC) Player AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB ------------------------------------------------------ Cheyne Hurst rf/lf....... 5 3 3 5 1 0 2 0 1 Michael Campbell cf...... 6 2 4 4 1 0 1 0 3 Neil Giesler 3b.......... 5 2 3 0 1 0 1 2 0 Andrew Crisp 2b......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Justin Smoak 1b.......... 4 2 0 0 1 1 10 0 2 Drew Martin dh........... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 Jonathan Ratledge dh.... 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Phil Disher ph/dh....... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Robbie Grinestaff lf..... 5 3 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 Mark Stanley rf......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reese Havens ss.......... 4 4 2 2 2 1 2 2 0 Ian Paxton c............. 6 2 2 3 0 1 9 1 0 Shawn Valdes-Fauli p.... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 James Darnell 2b/3b...... 5 1 2 0 1 1 1 4 2 Forrest Beverly p........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Conor Lalor p........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Brandon Todd p.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals................... 46 21 20 20 7 7 27 11 11 Score by Innings R H E ---------------------------------------------- Florida............. 00 0 201 001 - 4 7 3 South Carolina...... 0(10)7 030 10X - 21 20 0 ---------------------------------------------- E - Davis 2(10); Cash(8). DP - SC 1. LOB - UF 7; SC 11. 2B - Hurst(7); Giesler(5); Grinestaff(5). 3B - Campbell(1). HR - LaPorta(3); Cash(1); Hurst(2); Grinestaff 2(8); Paxton(3). HBP - Barnes; Leclerc; Smoak; Ratledge. SH - Hurst(3). Florida IP H R ER BB SO AB BF ----------------------------------------------- J.K. LaCoste........ 1.1 1 3 3 4 2 5 9 Matt Hightower...... 0.1 5 7 0 1 0 6 8 Chas Spottswood..... 1.1 5 7 7 1 2 9 12 David Hurst......... 2.0 5 3 3 0 1 11 11 Michael Branham..... 2.0 3 1 1 0 1 10 10 Steven Porter....... 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 5 6 South Carolina IP H R ER BB SO AB BF ----------------------------------------------- Forrest Beverly..... 5.0 5 3 3 2 5 20 23 Conor Lalor......... 2.0 0 0 0 0 3 6 6 Brandon Todd........ 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 4 5 Shawn Valdes-Fauli.. 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 3 4 Win - Beverly (5-1). Loss - LaCoste (2-2). Save - None. WP - Hurst(1); Todd(1). HBP - by Beverly (Leclerc); by Spottswood (Smoak); by Spottswood (Ratledge); by Todd (Barnes). Umpires - HP: Alexander Davis 1B: Tony Walsh 3B: Morris Hodges Start: 1:38 pm Time: 2:58 Attendance: 4019 Game notes: ID-405790 Paid Attendance: 4,019 Actual Attendance 3,952 Beverly faced 2 batters in the 6th. Game: SC-FLA3 2006 South Carolina Baseball #9 Florida at #7 South Carolina - Play-by-Play Mar 26, 2006 at Columbia, S.C. (Sarge Frye Field) Score by Innings R H E ---------------------------------------------- Florida............. 00 0 201 001 - 4 7 3 South Carolina...... 0(10)7 030 10X - 21 20 0 ---------------------------------------------- Florida starters: 17/lf Dickey; 6/dh Barton; 9/ss Davis; 13/1b LaPorta; 8/c Jeroloman; 43/rf Pride; 2/cf Leclerc; 32/3b Cash; 4/2b Gaski; 33/p LaCoste; South Carolina starters: 46/rf Hurst; 7/cf Campbell; 33/3b Giesler; 12/1b Smoak; 45/dh Martin; 40/lf Grinestaff; 5/ss Havens; 25/c Paxton; 4/2b Darnell; 3/p Beverly; Florida 1st - Dickey grounded out to 2b. Barton grounded out to 3b. Davis struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. South Carolina 1st - Hurst grounded out to 2b. Campbell walked. Giesler walked; Campbell advanced to second. Smoak popped up to 2b. Martin struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Florida 2nd - LaPorta popped up to ss. Jeroloman walked. Pride fouled out to c. Leclerc hit by pitch; Jeroloman advanced to second. Cash grounded out to 2b. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. South Carolina 2nd - Grinestaff homered to right center, RBI. Havens walked. Paxton struck out swinging. Darnell walked; Havens advanced to second. Hightower to p for LaCoste. Hurst grounded out to p, SAC, bunt; Darnell advanced to second; Havens advanced to third. Campbell singled to center field, advanced to second, 2 RBI; Darnell scored; Havens scored. Giesler singled to shortstop; Campbell advanced to third. Smoak walked; Giesler advanced to second. Ratledge to dh for Martin. Ratledge reached on a fielding error by ss; Smoak advanced to second; Giesler advanced to third; Campbell scored, unearned. Grinestaff doubled to right field, 3 RBI; Ratledge scored, unearned; Smoak scored, unearned; Giesler scored, unearned. Havens singled to center field, RBI; Grinestaff scored, unearned. Paxton homered to left field, 2 RBI, unearned; Havens scored, unearned. Spottswood to p for Hightower. Darnell singled to shortstop. Hurst flied out to cf. 10 runs, 7 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Florida 3rd - Gaski singled to left center. Dickey struck out swinging. Barton popped up to 3b. Davis flied out to rf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. South Carolina 3rd - Campbell singled to left field. Giesler doubled to right center; Campbell advanced to third. Smoak hit by pitch. Ratledge hit by pitch, RBI; Smoak advanced to second; Giesler advanced to third; Campbell scored. Grinestaff struck out swinging. Havens walked, RBI; Ratledge advanced to second; Smoak advanced to third; Giesler scored. Paxton singled to right center, RBI; Havens advanced to second; Ratledge advanced to third; Smoak scored. Darnell struck out looking. Hurst homered to left center, 4 RBI; Paxton scored; Havens scored; Ratledge scored. Campbell popped up to ss. 7 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Florida 4th - LaPorta flied out to cf. Jeroloman singled to right field. Pride singled to first base; Jeroloman advanced to second. Leclerc grounded out to 2b; Pride advanced to second; Jeroloman advanced to third. Cash singled to right field, 2 RBI; Pride scored; Jeroloman scored. Gaski struck out swinging. 2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. South Carolina 4th - Hurst to p for Spottswood. Giesler popped up to ss. Smoak popped up to 2b. Ratledge popped up to ss. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Florida 5th - Dickey struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b. Barton struck out swinging. Davis grounded out to ss. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. South Carolina 5th - Grinestaff homered to center field, RBI. Havens singled to left field. Paxton flied out to cf. Darnell popped up to 2b. Hurst doubled to left field, RBI; Havens scored. Hurst advanced to third on a wild pitch. Campbell singled to left field, RBI; Hurst scored. Giesler singled to left field; Campbell advanced to third. Smoak struck out swinging. 3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Florida 6th - LaPorta homered to left center, RBI. Jeroloman walked. Lalor to p for Beverly. Pride struck out swinging. Leclerc struck out swinging. Cash grounded out to p. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. South Carolina 6th - Branham to p for Hurst. Petrie to lf for Dickey. Woods to cf for Leclerc. Ratledge lined out to ss. Grinestaff singled to center field. Havens flied out to cf. Paxton reached on a fielding error by ss; Grinestaff advanced to second. Darnell popped up to ss. 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 LOB. Florida 7th - Hurst to lf. Stanley to rf for Grinestaff. Gaski grounded out to 2b. Petrie grounded out to 3b. Barton struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. South Carolina 7th - Hurst singled to center field. Campbell tripled to center field, RBI; Hurst scored. Giesler grounded out to ss. Smoak grounded out to 3b. Disher pinch hit for Ratledge. Disher struck out swinging. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Florida 8th - Crisp, D. to 2b for Giesler. Disher to dh. Darnell to 3b. Todd to p for Lalor. Barnes pinch hit for Davis. Barnes hit by pitch. Barnes advanced to second on a wild pitch. LaPorta fouled out to 3b. Quatrino pinch hit for Jeroloman. Quatrino singled to shortstop. Pride struck out swinging. Woods lined out to lf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. South Carolina 8th - Barnes to 2b. Quatrino to c. Gaski to ss. Porter to p for Branham. Stanley popped up to ss. Havens struck out swinging. Paxton reached on a fielding error by 3b. Darnell singled to left center; Paxton advanced to second. Hurst walked; Darnell advanced to second; Paxton advanced to third. Campbell reached on a fielder's choice; Hurst out at second ss to 2b. 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 LOB. Florida 9th - Disher to c. Valdes-Fauli to p for Paxton. / for Todd. Cash homered to right field, RBI. Gaski grounded out to p unassisted. Petrie walked. Barber pinch hit for Barton. Barber grounded into double play 2b to ss to 1b; Petrie out on the play. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB." "Book Renaissance Karlsruhe Hotel in Karlsruhe easily and cheaply | hotel Index: hotel.info | hotel directory | Europe | Germany | Karlsruhe | Renaissance Karlsruhe Hotel Renaissance Karlsruhe Hotel Renaissance Karlsruhe Hotel in Karlsruhe (Germany) City/Street Stars/Recommendation No. of Rooms Distance in km (miles) Picture Mendelssohnplatz 76131 Karlsruhe ( View Hotel on Map ) 8,0 of 10 ( 139 valuations ) Total: 207 Airport 70 (43.5) Hotel Description:. Location City - Location Type: CityShopping Center / City Centre, Karlsruhe Hotel features/particularities Restaurant Elevator Non smoking rooms Parking Hairdryer Pets accepted Room features Baby cot available Pay TV Minibar Radio Cable TV Safe Phone TV Air condition Restaurant: Zum Markgrafen: Baden-style cuisine and international classics served in an elegant, yet contemporary setting. Make sure you visit our wine tasting station. Restaurant: Zum Ochsen: Restaurant serving French specialties. Extensive wine seller featuring local wines from the Alsace region as well as broad variety of international wines. Restaurant: Oberlaender Weinstube: Traditional, family owned, Micheline Star Award holding restaurant. Restaurant: Restaurant Medici: International cuisine Restaurant: 5 Sterne: Chinese Restaurant with summer terrace. Meeting: Kurfurstensaal I & II Meeting: Kurfurstensaal I Meeting: Kurfurstensaal II Meeting: Karoline/Amalie Meeting: Karoline Point of interest/Attraction: Karlsruhe Messen und Kongresse GmbH Point of interest/Attraction: Badisches Staatstheater Point of interest/Attraction: Sandkorn Theater Point of interest/Attraction: Cinema at the ZKM Point of interest/Attraction: Schauburg Further information Opened: 1982 Renovated: 2004 Number of floors: 7 Our latest reviews from customers who stayed at in guest rating (travelling as a couple, private, 31-40 years) (7,4 of 10) Reliable and clean for a good price. Just a bit noisy (can hear the voice of people discussing in the corridor as if in the corridor) guest rating (travelling as a couple, private, 41-50 years) (9,6 of 10) Very nice stay. The hotel was not aware we wanted to have a non smoking room even though it was specified in our booking and because of lack of availability we had to stay in a smoking room. guest rating (travelling as a group, on business, under 31 years) (6,5 of 10) relative simple breakfast for this class guest rating (travelling as an individual, private, 41-50 years) (7,7 of 10) good free morning coffee no free internet, not even in the rooms guest rating (travelling as an individual, on business, 41-50 years) (8,4 of 10) well-apponted rooms, comfortable service in restaurant is excessively slow - particularly when I am dining alone I don't like being left for 45 minutes before any food arrives. Also I ordered a starter and it never arrived... guest rating (travelling as an individual, on business, 41-50 years) (10,0 of 10) Excellent service from the entire staff; restaurant is very, very good; guest rating (travelling as an individual, on business, 41-50 years) (10,0 of 10) The service staff is extremely professional and accomodating. The location of the hotel is excellent - within walking distance of Ettlinger Tor (shopping center) and Kaiserstrasse (pedestrian shopping district with multiple department stores and smaller shops). While there are many restaurants in walking distance, the Zum Markgrafen restaurant in the Renaissance is an excellent choice for both quality and value. guest rating (travelling as an individual, on business, 41-50 years) (8,8 of 10) Nice, well located hotel near the schloss area, right across from a Edeka market which is open 8:00-22:00, very convenient. Telephone/internet ""call shops"" are located nearby within easy walking distance. There is a underground two-level parking. However it costs 12 Euros per day to park there and the parking spots are tight. 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A lot of companies that would not have been in play six months ago now find themselves in the sites of some financial and strategic buyers,"" said William Wexler, managing director at Detroit-based business advisory firm BBK. Almost any company is a potential takeover target. There have been reports that private equity companies are contemplating a buyout of Home Depot (HD), a $76 billion company that would easily set a new record for buyouts. Alcan and Alcoa, with their respective market caps of about $33 billion each, are easy targets by comparison. Once the world's largest aluminum company, Alcoa lost that title in March when Russian rivals Rusal and Sual Group merged to form an approximately $30 billion privately held company. Alcoa was the subject of acquisition rumors in February, when Melbourne's BHP Billiton (BHP) and London's Rio Tinto (RTP) reportedly mulled a $40 billion takeover bid for the company. BHP may have backed off because of the complexities of a hostile deal. Alcoa could help preserve its independence by acquiring Alcan. But the remedy carries risks and challenges of its own. An acquisition of Alcan, a Canadian company based in French-speaking Montreal, would be a true cross-border transaction. It could face political resistance in Canada, and antitrust reviews in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other markets around the globe. The company says it will have to spin off assets in several markets to complete the deal. Alcoa's bid for Alcan underscores the increasing importance of another skill set in these mega-takeovers: integration planning. Not so long ago, companies vetted possible acquisition targets by examining their financial and strategic fit. ""The increased volatility in the deal space means that integration planning is far more important than it was two years ago. Corporate boards are far more demanding when it comes to approving [merger-and-acquisition] decisions, even though that analysis must happen on a compressed time frame,"" says Jeff Perry, the integration practice leader at Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services. Perry says integration planning should begin while negotiations or pre-announcement deal analysis are under way. Alcoa has given some thought to integration issues. ""Alcoa has completed a number of large acquisitions in recent years and we have a proven track record of successfully integrating companies to generate shareholder value,"" said Alcoa Chief Executive Officer Alain Belda in a prepared statement. Alcoa would honor Alcan's plans to expand its business, and Montreal and New York would serve as dual headquarters. The company's research and development and primary products business would be based in Montreal. But integrating Alcan might not be that easy. It would be the largest and most complex deal in Alcoa's history. The dual-headquarters concept might not be the best approach to smoothing over the tensions of a hostile takeover, either. Perry says he cannot comment specifically on the prospects of an Alcoa-Alcan transaction. But in general, he says, the benefits of a clear management structure often outweigh the divvying up of power. M&A certainly can help companies maintain their independence. But the ultimate gauge of a deal's success is whether the transaction improves the companies' underlying business. For increasingly large cross-border deals, the bar for success is getting higher all the time. Rosenbush is a senior writer for BusinessWeek.com in New York. RSS Feed: Most Read Stories RSS Feed: Most E-mailed Stories RSS Feed: Most Discussed Stories RSS Feed: Most Popular Slide Shows" ". Published ahead of print on 11 August 2008. This article has been cited by other articles: Copyright © 2009 by the American Society for Microbiology. For an alternate route to Journals.ASM.org, visit: | More Info»" "BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : MAY 17, 1999 ISSUE COVER STORY 'I'm Trying to Let Other People Dive in before I Do' Steven A. Ballmer's explosive temper is legendary. Back in his bad old days, before being appointed Microsoft Corp.'s president nine months ago, Ballmer would shout himself hoarse if a lieutenant didn't do his bidding fast enough. His motivational techniques drew heavily from Attila the Hun. When he directed the company's Windows product group, he put the fear of God into engineers by bellowing at them and pounding a baseball bat into his palm. And don't forget his outburst last May after the Justice Dept. sued Microsoft for antitrust law violations. ''To heck with Janet Reno!'' he blurted out. Today, you'll find a tamer Ballmer. Since he took over running Microsoft's day-to-day operations, the 19-year veteran has worked hard to fashion a leadership style that's diplomatic rather than bullying--more Eisenhower than Patton. He still has the booming voice, but what he does with it is more constructive. ''I'm trying to temper myself. I don't think I've mellowed. But I try to redirect my energy,'' he says, bursting into a raucous laugh. The difference is obvious to people who know Ballmer well. ''He's certainly changed. He's calmer,'' says Microsoft board member Jon A. Shirley. The fact is, Ballmer, 43, is coming into his own as Microsoft's president--and putting his mark on the company to boot. Since Ballmer got the job, he hasn't been content just to make the trains run on time. He's spearheading the effort to reshape Microsoft (MSFT) . He dreamed up a plan--which he calls Vision Version 2--for energizing employees, focusing them on customers, and broadening their outlook far beyond the narrow confines of the PC and Windows. WILD CHEERS. It's quite a different role for Ballmer. He has long played loyal sidekick to Chairman William H. Gates III. The two met as undergraduates at Harvard in 1973. Both were math whizzes, but Ballmer was more outgoing. He managed the college football team, the Harvard Crimson newspaper, and the student literary magazine. Ballmer also was more firmly rooted in day-to-day tasks than the absent-minded Gates. Once, after Gates left his dorm door and window open to weather and burglars when he departed for Christmas vacation, a watchful Ballmer battened down the place for him. Gates eventually dropped out of Harvard to form Microsoft. But he didn't forget Ballmer. In 1980, he coaxed his pal to leave Stanford business school to join the fledgling company and whip into shape its chaotic business operations. The offer: A $50,000 salary and 7% of the company--a stake now worth nearly $20 billion. Later, Gates called on Ballmer to goose delivery of Microsoft's crucial Windows operating system. Then he relied on his friend to build a sales organization to compete with IBM in large corporate accounts. Ballmer was always the passionate heart of the company. He led wild cheers at company meetings--leaping around on stage like a burly Mick Jagger. On a dare, he once dove into a pond on the company's Redmond (Wash.) campus in November. Charismatic as he was, Ballmer always remained in Gates's shadow. Now Gates is sharing the limelight. ''Of the upper management at Microsoft, Steve's the one that gets it,'' says a former company executive. Not only does Ballmer get it, but he's doing something about it. As part of Vision 2, he hopes to transform a culture where he and Gates made too many decisions themselves. Now, he's pushing authority down into the ranks. And he's more inclined to listen to subordinates before he speaks. At a review of the Consumer Windows Div.'s product plans on Apr. 30, for instance, he made polite suggestions to managers, rather than quickly telling them what they ought to do. ''I see him coaching more than in the past--as opposed to pushing,'' says Bill Veghte, the group's general manager. Ballmer admits his biggest challenge is delegating. ''I'm used to diving in deeply,'' he says. ''Now I'm trying to let other people dive in before I do.'' Ballmer's getting atta-boys for his efforts. Gates praises the way he shepherded Microsoft's new E-commerce strategy. The company hopes to get 1 million businesses to use its software to create electronic stores linked to the MSN Web portal. ''I think it's a brilliant idea,'' says Gates. Others say Ballmer has notched up the level of teamwork in the company by forming a Business Leadership Team--14 managers who meet monthly to coordinate strategies across the operating units. ''Early days, but signs are good,'' says Paul A. Maritz, executive vice-president in charge of the Developer Group. Ballmer appears willing to do whatever it takes to make Microsoft successful. And that includes giving up his beloved baseball bat. In late March, when marketing vice-president Deborah N. Willingham spotted him with the bat in a hallway and urged him to be careful, he handed it over to her. ''He was saying you're the leaders--the bat swingers. It's a new world,'' Willingham says. Ballmer still unleashes his famous temper now and then--but at least he isn't swinging a bat anymore. By Steve Hamm in New York _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ BACK TO TOP Remaking Microsoft COVER IMAGE: Remaking Microsoft TABLE: Building Microsoft 2.0 ``I'm Trying to Let Other People Dive in before I Do'' RESUME: Steven Anthony Ballmer The Five Facets of Bill Gates's Tech Vision Q&A with the Visionary-In-Chief ONLINE ORIGINAL: Why Microsoft Shareholders Should Cheer the AT&T Deal INTERACT" "user rating 92% would make it again user rating: 3½ forks at a glance main ingredients Cheese, Dairy dietary considerations Vegetarian wine pairings an american merlot , an australian shiraz , a rioja see all about: more resourcesFood Dictionary Wine Dictionary cooking videos yield: Makes 24 to 32 hors d'oeuvres Ingredients - a For the dip: - 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo*, minced - 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice - 1 cup sour cream - *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops Preparation To make the quesadillas: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow baking pan arrange squash, onion, and garlic in one layer and drizzle with oil, tossing to coat. Roast mixture in middle of oven 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Spread about one fourth squash purée on each of 4 tortillas and sprinkle each with about one fourth bell pepper and about one fourth cheese. Top each quesadilla with a plain tortilla, pressing gently together. Spread each side of quesadillas with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Heat a griddle or 7-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat until hot and cook quesadillas, 1 at a time, until golden, about 3 minutes on each side, transferring to a cutting board. Cut each quesadilla into 6 to 8 wedges and serve warm with chipotle dip. To make the dip: In a small bowl stir chili and lime juice into sour cram until combined well. Dip may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. 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Child Bite's blend of sophisticated noise-pop and indie rock has enough time changes and feedback layering to please hipsters and experimental rockers alike, recalling bands like Brainiac, early Deerhoof, and Pere Ubu. The deceptively danceable music of this band only masks true experimental flair. As you would be able to tell from the sleeve of Mr. Bungle tattoos on Shawn Knight's arm, they've flirted with the darkest of experimental and progressive sounds, only to emerge with a very twisted take on (post?) indie rock. read more about Child Bite Gold Thriller" "- Please select a portal: - London - Oxford - Nottingham - Birmingham - Guildford - Southampton - Glasgow - Manchester - Croydon - Sheffield 08455286943 (local rate ) Calls from landlines will be charged at local rate. Mobile charges may vary depending on your provider. 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While players such as center Sean Mahan, offensive tackle Willie Colon and safety Anthony Smith have received at least one week to work with their respective first-team units, McFadden is going through another week at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe as the backup to veteran Deshea Townsend at cornerback. Just as he has every week since the start of training camp. ""That's how it's been since day one,"" McFadden said. ""It's pretty much been that same kind of deal."" And that is not likely to change this week, either, when the Steelers play their third preseason game Saturday night against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. McFadden and Townsend were expected to be among the featured combatants in one of the battles at training camp, along with Smith and Ryan Clark at free safety, Colon and Max Starks at right tackle and Mahan and Chukky Okobi at center. The gauntlet was thrown down by coach Mike Tomlin in the offseason, when he cited right cornerback as one of the positions open for competition. Instead, Townsend has started both games at right cornerback and continues to work with the first-team defense in practice this week. ""It's my job to go play,"" Townsend said. ""The coaches will make a decision. As long as you see it like that, then you don't worry about the speculation."" Nonetheless, it has caused McFadden, a No. 2 draft choice in 2005, to wonder what happened to the competition. ""I was thinking the same thing,"" he said. ""I really didn't ask any questions. I just come out here and play my best and do what I do. I don't know how it's going to go the rest of camp, but I'm still with the second team."" And it appears it might remain that way for a while. Tomlin was noncommittal yesterday when asked if McFadden will eventually get a turn with the first-team defense. ""I kind of like the way it's going right now,"" Tomlin said. ""But we'll remain open-minded about that."" Just last week, Tomlin appeared to boost McFadden's chances when he said, ""Bryant McFadden is a young guy that's on the rise. He's got starter skills. The other guys, of course, have had solid camps. We're just going to continue to watch that situation develop."" For now, though, McFadden is the team's nickel back, which means he is the extra player in the secondary when the Steelers use five defensive backs. In that scheme, he lines up at right cornerback, and Townsend, a 10-year veteran, moves to the slot to take advantage of his blitzing ability. Townsend is accustomed to the role: He was the team's nickel back before he became a starter in the second half of the 2003 season. ""When I first came in, that's what I always played, so I'm comfortable at it,"" Townsend said. ""You got to do a lot of talking and you have to get guys lined up in the right spots."" McFadden started nine games last season, including the final seven when Townsend missed two games with an injury and Ike Taylor was benched by former coach Bill Cowher. McFadden also started two other games when Townsend was injured but still played as an extra back in the nickel and dime defense. McFadden finished tied for the team lead with three interceptions and had a big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making 12 tackles and doing something the Steelers had a difficult time performing last season -- stopping a fade pass in the end zone with an interception. ""I didn't come here to always be second-fiddle,"" McFadden said. ""My goal was to learn and get myself prepared to make that next step, which is to be a starter. It's going to happen. That's the way I feel. I'm not really waiting for it. I'm just trying to progress. Whatever happens, happens.""" "Advertisement » go to the music page for more percussion elements, microphones, strings and a red modular sythesizer. Why this name? Do you play live? we played once at the Techclub DC MiniJax 7. the main focus is to record at my home studio, tho... How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry? forward Band History: Sebastian dismembered 10 String Trio one day and was spending more time with his Nord G2 than the upright bass. then Pilesar came in for a session... Your influences? meshuggah Favorite spot? Szczecin Equipment used: various percussion elements, Nord G2 Engine, various MIDI controllers, NS Design double bass, el.bass, funk fingers, 8-track digital recorder." "NHL suspends Philadelphia right wing for hit to head In the incident on Tuesday, Downie launched himself into McAmmond near the Flyers' net. McAmmond fell to the ice and was taken off on a stretcher. NOTHING BROKEN McAmmond was released from hospital on Wednesday after tests showed no broken bones. A statement from the NHL said that the fact that Downie launched himself at McAmmond's head accounted for the severity of the penalty. league's statement said. ""Over the last several months, the league has met with players, coaches, general managers and owners on the subject of hits to the head,"" NHL Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell said. ,"" he said. `DELIBERATE' ""The hit was deliberate, dangerous and has no place in our league,"" Campbell said. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Downie will forfeit US$63,100 during his suspension. The money will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said the suspension seemed ""like a lot of games,"" but added that the team respected Campbell's judgment. ""We will live with it,"" Holmgren said. ""I was with Steve during the hearing and was with him after the verdict."" ""He is very upset and understandably so,"" Holmgren said. ""He understands the ramifications and he is prepared to live with this decision."" This story has been viewed 945 times." "Lovers' Limbo viewed 1,938 times duration 03:05 category Music description A mashing up of a university short film I did with my buddy Ariane (she's in the video) with my song, Lovers' Limbo - both with a love triangle sort of theme, but the video loses something in the translation from short film to music video... Advertisement » go to the music page for more Not a band... just a songwriter looking to catalog some of the many songs I've written over the years (or forced to by some faceless muse)... If anybody enjoys the words and music (note: I can't sing!) and lets me know so, then all the better... but it's mostly just for me and posterity... (Although I wouldn't mind having these puppies published...). If anybody enjoys the words and music (note: I can't sing!) and lets me know so, then all the better... but it's mostly just for me and posterity... (Although I wouldn't mind having these puppies published...). Why this name? Because my folks gave me my name... Do you play live? No... unless jamming with my friends is included.... Although I'm now a member of SOCAN as I've played in public at a CD Release Party at the Renaissance Cafe in Toronto... How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry? Well, look at this site... some people have already listened to my stuff, so it's kind of cool to think that you can reach an audience with songs you've written and posted on a site like this... Would you sign a record contract with a major label? I'm more interested in a publishing deal... let a real singer do the singing... I'm just an idea-man with the songs I've written. Your influences? I can't get enough Sinatra, though my music is in no way like his Swing... I listen to Frank Sinatra, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Pete Yorn, Sloan, Tragically Hip, Beatles, The Who, Tom Waits, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye... just scratching the surface... Favorite spot? Good old T.O. Equipment used: I'm recording these on my laptop with an M-Audio FastTrack Pro sound interface... my trusty Ibanez 12-string Acoustic-Electric, Takamine 6-string, beat-up no-name electric, Oxygen 8 MIDI keyboard, a CAD GXL2400 Condenser Mic, a Peavey Dynamic mic and the grace of God..." "As its offerings grew, Robert Morris College -- the one based in Chicago -- decided the word ""college"" no longer fit the school's expanding role. So its governing board decided July 18 to rename itself a university. Sounded like a logical plan. Except the name Robert Morris University, as Western Pennsylvanians know, already is attached to an institution in Moon. That school, which became a university in 2002, holds federal trademark registrations asserting that it, alone, has legal right to the name. So Robert Morris in Chicago has filed a federal lawsuit in that city against Robert Morris of Moon, Pa. The former asserts that it, too, should be allowed to call itself Robert Morris University. The complaint says that for decades, the two private, not-for-profit colleges carried the word ""Robert Morris"" without any confusion, and there is little overlap in enrollment, given the distance between them. ""Merely changing the generic portion of the Robert Morris College name from college to university is not likely to create any confusion that did not exist between the two institutions during the 40-plus years that they have both operated under the name Robert Morris,"" stated the suit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. Robert Morris University as of yesterday had not been served with a copy of the complaint. ""We don't have any comment,"" spokesman Jonathan Potts said. The suit says Robert Morris College was founded by the son of an official of what is now Robert Morris University. The suit says the college, , which was chartered in 1965, initially was a branch of the Pennsylvania school but for decades has been a separate entity. Officials with the college, whose Web site put enrollment at 6,500, declined comment yesterday. Moon's Robert Morris has about 5,100 students. Colleges are highly protective of their identity. That said, some schools co-exist with similar, or even identical, names. The University of Notre Dame is adjacent to South Bend, Ind., but Notre Dame College is in South Euclid, Ohio. The University of Miami is in Coral Gables, Fla., while Miami University is in Oxford, Ohio. Someone mentioning Westminster College could mean the one in New Wilmington, Pa., or Salt Lake City, Utah, or Fulton, Mo. There's even a Westminster Choir College in New Jersey. ""We've shared the name with some of them for 155 years,"" said Mark Meighen, spokesman for the college in New Wilmington. ""We're used to fielding requests from people looking for the Westminster in, say, Missouri. We send them along the correct information. The other schools do the same for us."" But things can become contentious, said Sheldon Steinbach, higher education law specialist and retired general counsel with the Washington, D.C.-based American Council on Education. Once in court, the disputes can turn on ""who was first to file and protect the name,"" he said. The lawsuit says Robert Morris College gained university status in 2005 and was told in June by the Illinois Board of Higher Education that the name change required proof that the college owned the name. In addition to Chicago, the school has six other locations in the state. Both schools are named for the man who was among the wealthiest signers of the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Morris is credited with helping to finance the Revolutionary War and was a key founder of the financial system of the United States." "Advertisement » go to the music page for more Do you play live? Not at the moment. I've been concentrating on writing new material and in between producing some material for other artists like Mark J.Stevens. How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry? Internet has opened the market in a way I believe no one could forsee. great to know anyone can get hold of any kind of music, eventhough there's the little issue of the small artists getting recognition (great)... but nothing else Would you sign a record contract with a major label? yes, if anything because of the promotional power and contacts that unsigned artist do not have." "EUGENE, Ore. -- years ago."" But the detractors have it all wrong, according to the players. ""Everybody always says, 'You.""" "Fuel Publishing Home-Made: Contemporary Russian Folk Artifacts Edited by Vladmir Arkhipov. Foreword by Susan B. Glasser. The clever, bizarre and poignant DIY housewares that fill the pages of Home-Made: Contemporary Russian Folk Artifacts have stories to tell. They communicate the textures of the lives of ordinary Russians during the collapse of the Soviet Union, they highlight alternatives to factory design and disposable goods, and they speak volumes about what goes on in other people's homes--how they spend and scrimp, how they make do. Home-Made highlights the best of the everyday objects made by ordinary Russians during and around the time of the Soviet Union's decline. Many were inspired by a lack of access to manufactured goods. Among the hundreds of idiosyncratic constructions for inside and outside the home are a back massager from a wooden abacus, a television antenna from unwanted forks, and a tiny bathtub plug from a boot heel. The author is himself a self-taught artist: he began exhibiting his own objects and installations in 1990, and collecting and cataloging these everyday, utilitarian objects handmade from modern materials a dozen years ago, in 1994. He accompanies each invaluable artifact with a photograph of the maker and his or her story. Foreward by Susan B. Glasser of the Washington Post Foreign Service. PUBLISHED BY:Fuel Publishing LIST PRICE: US $34.95 CAD $42.00 FORMAT:Clothbound, 4.75 x 8 in. / 304 pgs / 180 color. ISBN: 9780955006135 ISBN10: 0955006139 PUBLICATION DATE:06/01/2006 AVAILABILITY: Temporarily out of stock. Check your local bookstore or museum shop for copies. D.A.P. DISTRIBUTION CODE:TRADE 0955006139 $34.95 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SEARCH ARTBOOK.COM SITE The D.A.P. Catalog @ ARTBOOK              |             D.A.P. / Distributed Art Publishers, Inc. |   New York, New York    |    1-800-338-BOOK" "Tony Allen: The Road Back Yesterday I looked at Tony Allen's roller coaster 2007 season up until his knee surgery. Today I'm picking the story up there and chronicling Allen's road back. Enjoy. March 22, 2007 - Paul Pierce and Delonte West took over the FSN studio for a spirited back and forth that showcased West's comedic genius and touched on Tony Allen's style or lack thereof: Other than that Allen was not a major factor. Occasionally I'd catch a replay of the injury or see him in the crowd for a game. Otherwise he was just another reason why the 2007 had gone so horribly wrong. April 24, 2007 - Allen is acquitted of all charges from the White Palace incident. That was a major relief for Allen and his family. May 22, 2007 - The Boston Celtics came in fifth in the 2007 draft lottery. This devastated Celtics fans and allowed people around the country to take shots at a franchise and its fan base that were viewed as strong tanking proponents. In no way did I think of Tony Allen. June 6, 2007 - Peter F. Stringer wrote a column for Celtics.com about Allen's rehab. I remember being incredibly skeptical about his future. For the record no matter how many times I proclaim, ""Allen is back"" over the next few months, know that I believe it takes at least a year to come back from that type of injury, realistically longer. June 28, 2007/July 31, 2007- The Celtics trade for Ray Allen and later Kevin Garnett. For obvious reasons Allen is not included in either deal. But one has to wonder if that would have been the case had Allen not blown out his knee in such a horrific fashion. October 2007 - Rampant talk about Tony Allen's health, or lack thereof, coincided with his frustration about his physical limitations and the Celtics' decision to not offer him a contract extension. I was a little concerned when Allen sat out a preseason game against the Knicks that spiraled into a 40-point victory. Clearly he was not 100%, even for garbage time. Thankfully Allen sat out of the Worcester debacle. It turns out a slippery court can be bad for a reconstructed knee. Allen then played in the final three preseason games. November 2007 - Predictably Allen did not storm out of the gates on fire. Instead he averaged 12 minutes per game. He also played five minutes or fewer in three games and put up a DNP in the final three games of the month. December 2007 - By December 2007 Mike Gorman had told us numerous times that Allen had a clean bill of health but continued to struggle mentally and did not trust his athleticism. The mental block proved daunting as Allen had a poor showing against a LeBronless Cavs team at home and then played a poor first half on the road in Philly. However, as Mark Spears reported Rivers challenged Allen and stuck with him. Despite Allen's improved play in the second half of the 76ers game, the alleged clean bill of health, the big minutes in the two games Ray Allen sat out, both Celtics wins, and the 11 steals in the past 4 games, the former Oklahoma State star recently estimated that he is currently playing at 70%. Not cool. Can the Celtics rely on him against an elite team? I would say no. But check back in two months. 0 recs | Secondary Sidebar Search User Tools FanPosts Community blog posts and discussion. Recommended FanPosts Recent FanPosts Recent Posts Latest Forum Topics Sponsors NBA Draft Coverage Yahoo! Sports » Read Boston Celtics News on Yahoo! Ball Don't Lie" "Ten Keys to Game 4 1. Get Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett going in general, to the hoop in particular. The Celtics can't afford a repeat of Game 3 where Pierce and KG fired jumpers that just didn't fall. 2. Hurt LA's guards in the most legal way possible. And by that I don't mean injure. Rather if the Lakers decide to employ full court pressure the Celtics guards must run them into Kendrick Perkins or P.J. Brown. Those types of screens can be devastating. 3. Play Eddie House. Celtics fans tend to overrate House because he runs around like a maniac. But at this point his weaknesses (dribbling, initiating the offense) are Cassell's weaknesses. And House can contribute in other ways - deflections on defense, running a bit, even hitting the boards. Also I'm sold on playing House and Posey at the same time. 4. More Leon Powe. Realistically Powe is not likely to have another performance like Game 2. However, if given minutes it won't be like Game 3 either. He has a knack for rebounding and getting to the line. Both are good. 5. No Sam Cassell. #3 covered this in a way but I just wanted to hammer it home. 6. Keep Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom out of a rhythm. Gasol's numbers have been solid at times. My concern is that he has shown flashes of what he can bring to the table. It will be important for the Celtics bigs to keep up their physical play. 7. Own the boards. +1 is not enough. I know what you're thinking - it was enough in Game 2. Fair enough. I just prefer the 13 rebound advantage from Game 1. 8. Don't let Sasha Vujacic or anyone not name Kobe Bryant get hot. Kobe is going to get his. We know this. Yet someone else has to step up if the Lakers are going to win. 9. Get the ball to KG on the block. Even if he doesn't want it there. And if that means more House with Ray Allen to space the floor, well that will have to do for stretches. 10. Don't panic. The Celtics are up 2 and lost a close one on the road. Now is not the time to throw Tony Allen out there to defend Kobe Bryant. In the end the Celtics don't have to do all of these to win. That's in a perfect world. And I like the idea of ten items to discuss. If Pierce and KG can get it going on the offensive end everything else might fall into place. 0 recs | Secondary Sidebar Search User Tools FanPosts Community blog posts and discussion. Recommended FanPosts Recent FanPosts Recent Posts Latest Forum Topics Sponsors NBA Draft Coverage Yahoo! Sports » Read Boston Celtics News on Yahoo! Ball Don't Lie" """The recognizes data in relation to a user's role and regulates what is and is not allowed, based on that role. TrustSec helps move network security from threat defense product lines, meaning that older installations will also be able to take advantage of the features – and administrators will have one more reason not to migrate away. Since TrustSec will be available across Cisco product lines, it can rely on standardized. 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How can companies avoid running into interoperability problems?[Answer is 1:00 minute in podcast.] Learn more: 2) A big concern that many companies have about 802.11n is increased power consumption. Can 802.11n be deployed without costly Power-over-Ethernet upgrades? [Answer is 3:20 minutes in podcast.] 3) Some businesses are worried about overloading their networks with high-throughput wireless traffic. Will 802.11n really create bandwidth bottlenecks and how can they be avoided? [Answer is 6:03 minutes in podcast.] 4) Most companies that will deploy 802.11n already have 802.11b/g wireless. How can administrators minimize impact on legacy clients during an 802.11n upgrade? [Answer is 8:22 minutes in podcast.] Learn more: 5) Airwave congestion and co-channel interference are big challenges for today's b/g networks; 802.11n will add even more traffic to those crowded airwaves. Do you have any tips for overcoming channel competition? 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Which brings us up to S&MAN, which is as strangely chilling a documentary as I've ever seen. What was the genesis of the film? The movie started as it reports in the movie, with me trying to get in touch with a Peeping Tom from my childhood, and being freaked out by the underground horror filmmakers I was meeting at conventions. It's certainly not what one would call a ""traditionally profitable"" type of horror film, so who was it who backed the idea? I think ""essay"" makes more sense than ""documentary"" for describing the movie, though that would probably make it even less ""traditionally profitable."" Are you (and they) happy with the way the film turned out? It was funded by HDNet Films, who loved the idea of a documentary-style film that was really creepy and frightening. I love the way it turned out, as do the producers. The challenge now is figuring out how to let it find its audience. True or False: ""All horror remakes inevitably suck."" Elucidate. I'd say most horror remakes suck ass. I liked the remake of The Ring. I know, it's a terrible thing to say, but there's some remarkable filmmaking going on in that movie, and I know a lot of people who've lost sleep over it. Kaufman's Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a fantastic interpretation of the original story. Carpenter's The Thing. How about: ""All corporate-minded money-grubbing cynical Hollywood horror remakes suck."" But there are some horror films out there that I'd love to remake, (including) one I'm pitching on now. I think a remake is like any other movie, it comes down to a filmmaker being passionate about the idea, instead of an executive being excited about profits. I think violent images absolutely can have an effect on viewers, but I don't think anything is as dangerous as censorship. I'm a person who's just walked out of seeing S&MAN. What's the very best (and/or worst) thing I could say as I'm walking to my car? I want the movie to encourage debate. There's a lot of overt manipulation going on, and a lot of questions about how real / honest my subjects are being with me and how honest I'm being in presenting them to the audience. I think depending on the tone of voice, ""bullshit"" could be the best and the worst thing a person could say. The ""underground indie"" horror filmmakers in your film have to push the envelope every time out in an effort to get some attention. Is there a limit? Do you believe that the oft-muttered comment ""Whoever made/watches this stuff must be SICK!"" has validity in some cases? Yep, there's absolutely a limit. In a lot of these movies, people are really hurting people, or really allowing people to hurt them, and I don't think it's healthy. Though how do you differentiate that from the crap Martin Sheen went through on Apocalypse Now -- or Christian Bale losing a third of his body mass for The Machinist? And what a lot of audience members went to see was the genuine horror of Sheen's performance. I'm not sure how you differentiate that from the violence and degradation you see in August Underground's videos. True or False: ""It's smart for studios to 'hide' their genre films from the press until opening day."" Clarify. I don't think it's ever a smart move; People assume that an unreviewed movie is going to be crap, and people assume big press critics are going to be condescending to genre films. Yesterday I went and saw LaBute's remake of The Wicker Man because the entirely negative reviews of the thing were all pretty compelling in their description of why they didn't like the movie. Have you ever seen a horror film that was so harsh/ugly/nasty/etc. that you regret watching it? I don't know if I ever saw something that I wanted to erase from my memory for being nasty. The most upsetting thing I've ever seen was probably the webcast beheading of the reporter in Iraq.* I lost sleep over those images, but I don't think I've got the kind of personality that would allow me to not watch something if given the opportunity. (*Editor's Note: Petty seems to be combing the 2002 execution of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in Pakistan and the similar 2004 beheading of contractor Nick Berg in Iraq.) S&MAN isn't exactly a multiplex-type movie. How would you describe the film to an average movie-watcher? What are the plans for the film, release-wise? My hollywood pitch version of summarizing the movie would be Grizzly Man meets Hostel. In terms of release, we'll have to see how the movie fares at Toronto. Who's making the best horror flicks these days? Koreans and David Cronenberg. Wrapping up, what's next? A horror/western called The Burrowers, (which) I'm trying to muscle into a greenlight over at Lionsgate, but the studio system is hard to navigate. 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There are a lot of Early Access games on Steam now, and on March 6th, Infested Planet will be among the first to officially launch out of it. Alex Vostrov of Rocket Bear Games has answered some questions about his experience with Early Access for us. What made you decide to make Infested Planet available via Early Access? I was exhausted from working in a void and was eager to share the game with real people. Seeing players enjoy Infested Planet was incredibly motivating. Take the Weekly Challenge mode. I added that because I kept imagining how much the community would enjoy it. I just couldn't get it out of my mind. Infested Planet will have been in Early Access for almost exactly 8 months when it releases on March 6th. Did the length of time spent in Early Access meet your expectations and why or why not? Originally, I thought that the game would take three months to make and that was back in 2010. That's pretty good evidence that people shouldn't use my expectations as any sort of objective measure. I can say that the game has been in Early Access just long enough for me to finish the things that I wanted to have in July. Are you finished adding features to the game, then? I'm pretty revved up about the next game, but I think that it's important to love your audience. Everyone who bought Infested Planet would appreciate post-launch support. I already have an idea for DLC and I'm very enamored with the way the patches for Crusader Kings II were done -- something free for everyone and something for people who bought the DLC. It's something that I'd like to try with Infested Planet. About how many purchases were made during the Early Access period? I'd rather not make the sale figures public yet. I can say that it was more than I expected before release. Some days before launch I wondered if anyone would care about the game at all. On launch day, I think that I was hitting F5 on my browser the entire time. I'm not crazy rich or anything, but I can make the next game, which I'm deeply grateful for. How did the helpfulness of player feedback stack up against the time spent sifting through it? Talking with people on the Steam forums has been one of the best things about Early Access. Unlike some other developers, my interactions with the community have been awesome! I've actually read every single post on the forum and replied to many of them. I think that level of openness has been surprising to some people who are used to AAA companies. What has been the biggest downside of using Early Access? Sometimes you have to work on the nuts and bolts of the game -- option menus, optimization, etc. When you're on Early Access, you feel like there's a spotlight shining on every patch you release. I definitely felt [pushed] to add new flashy features, instead of buckling down and finishing existing things. The flip side, when you focus on the routine stuff, is that you feel like you're not entertaining your fans enough. What has been the biggest upside? It's been incredibly motivating. I think that these last 8 months have been the most productive of the project. Plus, when I have doubts about the game, I remember that it's already had a measure of success. Feeling like you can't fail can be very liberating, as a creative person. Also, I'm not too proud of the launch last summer. I was coding right up to release day. I didn't have time to reach out to the press about the game. Agh! It's great to have a second chance to do things right. This time Infested Planet is polished and we had time to do a proper trailer. Games go into early access at a much greater rate than they come out of it; can you speculate on why that is and tell me whether or not you think that's a bad thing? What's driving Early Access? Games are grueling to finish. You take a giant risk, working for months or years, taking it on faith that things will all work out in the end. Wouldn't it be great if developers didn't have to bet their entire livelihoods like that? Moreover, wouldn't it be amazing if players themselves could tell us what parts of the game they enjoy, and which parts need work? I'd be worried about Early Access if some games got permanently stuck in ""Beta"". That would betray fans who bought the game and expected it to be finished. Developers have a responsibility to deliver on their promises. Do you have plans to use, or would you consider using, Early Access again? I think that it depends on the game. I would definitely do it again, but perhaps I would plan it out a bit more. It would be great to do if for something like Castle Doctrine - where you need a community to polish the game. If you could go back in time and redo your Early Access launch, what all would you change? I suppose that I'd do the things that I'm doing right now. I'm very proud of the trailer we've made for release. Also, I'm making an effort to tell the world about the game this time. Last time I was just too worn out to email the press. Honestly, I think that I was really lucky with my Early Access launch. I did it just before Steam opened the flood gates to hundreds of games. With something like four to ten games coming out each day, I don't know if you can be as sloppy [now] as I was. It doesn't look like Rocket Bear Games has done any Kickstarter campaigns. Is that an avenue you would consider using, in light of your experience with early access? Kickstarter is a whole new beast. It's a myth that it's ""free money"" -- there are player expectations that come with the cash. You will be distracted from making the best game possible. What if midway you have to make some drastic changes? That said, I think that some projects, like experimental, risky games would be perfect for KS. Knowing that your wacky idea is eagerly expected by hundreds of people is great for removing doubt. Who would you recommend use early access? Is there anyone you would suggest run the other way as fast as they can? I think that it would be very strange for story-heavy games. What would it be like to play Gone Home with no textures and the attic missing? It's great for system-heavy games, especially games that are meant to be played over and over again. Don't Starve is a perfect example. [Infested Planet on Steam]" "Save up to 70% off kids Crocs shoes for the whole family on Zulily today! There on sale through November 13, 2011, but the cutest styles are selling out quickly! - New to Zulily? Register here first. - If you’re registered, check out today’s Crocs sale. This deal a day is good nationwide and available through November 13, 2011!" "Spreader Beams Spreader Beams are designed to lift objects that are shaped oddly. 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The West Virginia case is part of a long-running battle over the first set of national guidelines for science education to require that students be taught that climate change is a scientific fact and mainly caused by the burning of fossil fuels. The guidelines, known as the Next Generation Science Standards, were developed by science-education groups and state school systems, led by the National Research Council. They have been adopted by 13 states and the District of Columbia, but face resistance in several states from climate skeptics on school boards and in legislatures. ""Climate is the major sticking point in the standards,"" said Lisa Hoyos, director and co-founder of the national activist group Climate Parents. ""Even if a state has been involved in writing, they go home and the politics win out,"" she said. ""Kids are caught in the crossfire."" Two days after a major New England blizzard contributed to the shutdown of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Mass., the facility remains closed. Due to climate change, more of the most extreme precipitation events, such as this recent snowfall, are expected to slam the area in the coming decades. Nuclear power critics cite the Pilgrim shutdown as proof the industry isn't ready now—and won't be any time soon. Federal regulators counter that several initiatives to improve nuclear plant responses to extreme weather and other natural hazards are already under way. The region's first major nor'easter this winter, dubbed ""Juno"" by The Weather Channel, dumped up to 3 feet of snow in some places. Parts of the Massachusetts coast were wracked by hurricane-force gusts (up to 78 miles per hour). The culmination of high tide and storm-related winds produced a 2-5-foot storm surge that contributed to coastal flooding. Although several nuclear power plants stood in Juno's path, only Pilgrim and New Hampshire's Seabrook station faced the full intensity of the storm. Seabrook was unscathed by the event and remained at full capacity throughout. At Entergy Corporation's Pilgrim facility, however, staff moved to decrease the plant's operating capacity to 20 percent because of stormy conditions. During this process, according to a company statement, ""the distribution lines that Pilgrim uses to send electricity to the grid became inoperable due to an offsite issue,"" the cause of which is still unknown. Following emergency procedures, the plant automatically shut down early Tuesday morning.."". Methane is leaking from natural gas infrastructure in Boston and the surrounding region at rates two to three times higher than government estimates, scientists at Harvard University and other institutions found. Published in the journal Proceedings. A few minutes after the Senate's minority Democrats refused on Monday to silence debate and move along legislation approving the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, took to the floor and vented her frustration. ""I'm just not in a very good mood right now,"" fumed Murkowski, who as the new chairwoman of the Senate Energy Committee is managing the Keystone bill. What had her riled up was not the surprising failure of her side to win over enough Democrats to ram it through the Senate this week and on to President Obama, who is expected to veto it. Rather, it was another hot-button energy issue that she found ""so infuriating"": the Obama administration's proposal to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, meaning no oil drilling there, as well as other anti-drilling steps the White House may take in Alaska and nearby waters. That, she said, amounted to economic warfare against her state. ""What is coming at my state, and the arrogance with which this administration is treating us, is something that will not stand,"" she warned. The infrared video showed an eerie scene: waves of volatile chemicals floating from the vent pipes of an oil-and-gas processing plant in the Lost Hills region of Kern County, Calif. The gas wafting into the air looked like heat shimmering off asphalt on a hot summer's day. The fumes are invisible to the naked eye, yet the special camera employed by researchers working with two environmental advocacy groups revealed the toxic emissions that flow from the facility every day it operates. Based on the infrared camera video, air sampling and health surveys, a study by Earthworks and Clean Water Fund has concluded that the communities of Lost Hills and Upper Ojai in Ventura County are being exposed to dangerous air contaminants associated with oil-and-gas production. These contaminants, which include toluene and methane, could pose a health risk based on long-term exposure, according to the 56-page report, ""CALIFORNIANS AT RISK: An Analysis of Health Threats from Oil and Gas Pollution in Two Communities."" The findings also warn that people in other California communities could be subjected to similar emissions released during oil-and-gas development. The report says 5.4 million people, or 14 percent of California's population, live within one mile of a well. At a news conference wrapping up President Obama's visit in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked whether he felt pressure from his guest to make a big pledge about tackling climate change, as China did a few months ago. ""India is an independent country,"" he replied, ""and there is no pressure on us from any country or any person."" That might sound prickly, but what Modi said next might as well have come out of the mouth of Obama, a president who covets global warming progress as a jewel in his own crown. India is under the same pressure as the rest of the world to defuse the climate crisis, Modi continued. And that means finding a way to achieve a global agreement on how to address the problem, not shrugging it off as someone else's responsibility. Nobody really needs a sense-of-the-Senate resolution to figure out whether climate change is real, or what is causing it. So what can we learn from the past week or so of debate around the Keystone XL pipeline, and the shadow-boxing amendments it inspired? One lesson seems to be that the climate crisis, with all its complicated energy policy baggage, is back on the Congressional agenda. Another is that the Congress remains institutionally incapable of addressing the problem head on. Hence the convoluted debate unfurling, ostensibly over whether the Keystone XL line, meant to carry high-carbon tar sands fuel from Alberta, Canada to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast, is in the national interest." "Category Archives: News Best of Instagram 2014 Here is our best of instagram for 2014! Also we are running a mystery box special in our online store. Get to random hats and one board for $60 with free shipping! This offer wont last long so get it while you can! Filed under News, sale, Uncategorized Why would we make a Western Series? While our most recent Western Series may seem like just another group of pictures on skateboards, they are more than that. The idea was simply to convey a certain time period with sense of adventure. The idea of a lawless land where cowboys fought indians has been touched upon countless times. There is so much more to it than that. Take for example one of the main inspirations for our series Bodie California. No cowboys here. Just miners looking to make a quick buck while enduring winters of 20 feet of snow and hundred mile an hour winds in paper thin shacks. These people where hard as nails. There was everything you could imagine from the obvious of gun fights, saloons, whore houses and ballrooms. Bodie even had its own china town. What does all this have to do with skateboarding? I’d like to think that skateboarding has some of the same sense of adventure and willingness to struggle as the people who risked it all to live in towns like Bodie. I do not own the rights to the photos of Bodie. Filed under bakersfield, Good Stuff, News, Posts, Trips A few site updates… Finally got around to doing a few much needed updates on the site. First up the team page now has photos and videos for each rider. Check it out here. Also created a video archive page featuring most of our past productions. And Lastly added stockist list so you can see where you can check out our goods in person. As always we appreciate your online business but if you can find your way to one of this fine retailers please do that instead. With that being said new colors of the Fish Dont Kill My Vibe shirt have been added to the online store. Filed under bakersfield, News, Product Updates, Skater Boys.” The way she goes… Sad news in the skateboard world last week with the death of Alien Workshop. Alien was a big inspiration to us over here at Inspectrum. I’ll admit that the name Inspectrum was partially inspired by my love of this graphic when I was first started skateboarding. Also these two montages where pretty heavily influenced by there work in the video department, although not near their level. Here is a good article about what could have caused their downfall. Lastly here is an excellent best of montage by the one and only Manolo tapes. Enough reminiscing. Our new Western Series finally came in. Featuring more amazing artwork by Nicky Gaston and guaranteed not to be a scooter, how could you pass these up? That means we’re aloud to have one, right? Filed under bakersfield, News, Posts, Product Updates More skateboarding and stuff…. We’ll Matts part is finally out. I also printed our first run of these last week. Should have them up in the online store by the end of the week. Super hyped on this one! A buddy of mine built some sick DIY up in the mountains. It’s always good to see people taking matters into their own hands. Just found out via the slap forums that we have shitty art direction. Thanks for the head up dudes! Filed under bakersfield, Good Stuff, News, Posts Inspectrum Skateboards Presents: Matt Guerrero I’ve known Matt Since he was 14. He’s been this good the whole time. Go ahead and press play now. Filed under Good Stuff, News Short Film about Inspectrum… Watch me ramble on about skateboarding and how Inspectrum skateboard co came to exist in this short film. In a side note, 23 news did an article about the new planz park and decided to bootleg a bunch of Inspectrum footy with out permission. They also apparently don’t allow embeded videos so you’ll have to follow the link. Last but not least, there will be a Matt part this week. Filed under bakersfield, Daily clips, News, Posts Still no Matt part but…. Well we lied. The Matt Guerrero intro part still isn’t done. However we do have a few things for your view pleasure this week. Starting with this super rad remix of some old bakersfield legends from around 1996-1998 including a very young Devine Calloway. I’m so glad this footage rose to the surface after all these years. Pat did a great job putting it together in a way that makes for an enjoyable watch. Here’s a trailer for a small documentary on myself and Inspectrum. I believe it will go live next Monday. Just added our Curb Club shirt to our online store. It’s rumored to improve your curb skating by 3%. In spot news it looks like the I-5 ditch is skateble again. Filed under bakersfield, News, Posts Some pictures and captions and stuff… We said we would have Matt’s part done but as things often go we had technical difficulties. We are hoping to have it finished by this friday. It will be worth the wait. Until then enjoy this back tail gif. Drove by the Planz plaza today. It’s looking really good. Can’t wait for it to be finished. Only one bad photo for now. More classic shots of Mcdonalds banks seem to keep trickling in. Loving this one of Karma. Looks like Everens Modeling career is really starting to take off. Filed under bakersfield, Daily clips, News" """."" As I prepare for a fresh year [...] December 31st 2014 As a regular subscriber to The[...] November 30th 2014 OK, how many of you are tired [...] October 31st 2014 Get The Fit Leader, our ezine that promises to stimulate, provoke and encourage as you pursue your best. 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" "Producer Information - Background - Eligibility - Contract carrier - New tool available for producers: Missouri Quick Quote - Application for coverage - Pay plan options - Determining effective date - Missouri Injury Management Program - Missouri Loss Sensitive Rating Plan - Additional coverages available - Certificates of insurance - Limited other states coverage - Producer's fee - Request for loss runs - Service location Missouri Workers' Compensation Plan PO Box 3556 Orlando, FL 32802 Phone: 800-842-9346 During the 1993 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly passed a workers’ compensation reform package known as Senate Bill 251. Section 14 of that bill (subsequently assigned to Section 287.896 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri) required the Department of Insurance to “approve a plan of operation for a new residual market that will guarantee insurance coverage and quality loss prevention and control services for employers seeking coverage through the plan.” The department issued requests for proposal for a new residual market structure and effective July 1, 1995, Travelers was selected as the contract carrier in a joint venture with Alexander and Alexander. Subsequent requests for proposal were issued in March 2003 and November 2006 with Travelers selected as the contract carrier in a joint venture with Aon Risk Services. Producers must endeavor to place workers' compensation coverage in the voluntary market. Coverage is available through the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Plan only where the producer certifies on an application approved by the department that the producer has been unable to obtain coverage at a comparable cost through the voluntary market. Travelers Property Casualty Company of America is a subsidiary of The Travelers Companies. The Quick Quote is an easy and convenient online tool to assist you with calculating premiums for Missouri Assigned Risk new business. Access to the Missouri Quick Quote is provided upon receipt of the Missouri Quick Quote Application, which can be obtained by contacting the Missouri Workers Compensation Plan at 800-842-9346 or by email. Call or email if you have questions about this tool. 1. A complete application is required (ACORD 130). Submit applications by: Regular mail Travelers – MO Workers' Comp Plan P.O. Box 3556 Orlando, FL 32802 Overnight mail Travelers – MO Workers' Comp Plan 2420 Lakemont Ave. Orlando, FL 32814 407-388-3006 Applicants must include the original application with an original signature of an officer/owner along with a deposit check made payable to Travelers. If the following information is missing from the application, the requested effective date may be impacted and the application and deposit may be returned: - Physical location in Missouri. - Original signature of the officer/owner and the insurance producer. - Company’s phone number. - Company’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). - Rating information: Class code(s); estimated annual remuneration/payroll, rate; and estimated annual manual premium. - Premium calculation (Missouri Quick Quote tool may be used to help calculate the premium – attaching a Quick Quote calculation is recommended but not required) - Prior carrier information/loss history. - Nature of business/description of operations. 2. Payroll verification - A copy of the employer's latest filed federal employer 941, 941E, 942 or 943 form, or - Equivalent federal or state required verifiable current payroll record, such as an unemployment wage report. 3. Supporting documents Sole proprietors and partners are considered employers, not employees, and are not covered by your policy. Sole proprietors and partners can be added to the policy by endorsement. Payroll for all sole proprietors and partners is currently assessed at $26,400 per year. If partners or sole proprietors elect coverage, payroll must be included, and a letter stating clear intent must be attached to the application. Corporate officers are considered employees of the corporation and must be covered. Limited liability company members are covered by your workers' compensation policy unless they specifically state they do not wish to be covered, using a special endorsement to your policy. Limited liability corporation (LLC) members must submit a signed rejection form to be excluded. 4. Deposit: A certified, cashier's, insured's or agency check payable to Travelers should be forwarded with the completed application to: Regular mail Travelers – MO Workers Comp Plan P.O. Box 3556 Orlando, FL 32802 Overnight mail Travelers – MO Workers' Comp Plan 2420 Lakemont Ave. Orlando, FL 32814 407-388-3006 - For all employers other than those formerly self-insured, coverage will be bound at 12:01 a.m. on the first day following the U.S. Postal Service postmark time and date on the envelope in which the application is mailed, including the estimated annual or deposit premium, or the expiration of existing coverage, whichever is later. Note: For effective date determination, a postage meter (device that generates indicia imprinted on or affixed to mail pieces to show prepayment of postage) mark is not considered to be a postmark. - If there is no U.S. postmark, coverage will be effective 12:01 a.m. of the date of receipt by the contract carrier unless a later date is requested. - Applications hand delivered to the contract carrier will be effective as of 12:01 a.m. the date following receipt by the contract carrier unless a later date is requested. - The contract carrier will accept an application by fax. Coverage will be bound within 24 hours after the fax receipt date of the completed application if the premium is received within five days. - For employers formerly self-insured, coverage will be bound at 12:01 a.m. not later than 60 days following the U.S. postmark time and date on the envelope in which the application is mailed including the estimated annual or deposit premium, or the expiration of existing coverage, whichever is later. - If there is no U.S. postmark, coverage will be effective 12:01 a.m. not later than 60 days following the date of receipt by the contract carrier unless a later date is requested. - Applications that are hand delivered to the contract carrier will be effective 12:01 a.m. not later than 60 days following the date of receipt by the contract carrier, unless a later date is requested. Policies will be issued utilizing the classifications, forms, rates and rating data included in the contract carrier's Request for Proposal (RFP) response or as otherwise approved by the director. NCCI rating plans will be utilized. Since various programs such as Assigned Risk Adjustments, Rate Differentials, Surcharges and Missouri Injury Management Program have been approved, we suggest you verify the premium calculations with the contract carrier. The Missouri Injury Management Program is essentially an “earn while you learn” program providing many significant benefits to participating employers. A premium credit is offered to employers who become certified in MIMP. While the credit is a meaningful incentive, the true value of the program lies in the long-term savings that can be achieved through loss management at the worksite. The key to controlling workers’ compensation costs is providing employers the education, tools, and procedures needed to prevent injuries and manage injured workers. Through MIMP, employers are taught the true cost drivers of the system and are given tools and procedures to manage those costs. To receive the premium credit employers must fulfill all the certification requirements for the entire policy year. The Missouri Workers’ Compensation Plan requires that MIMP notify any prospective client of the following: - This program is available to experience rated employers in the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Plan with manual premiums above $3,500 and non-experience rated employers with manual premiums above $5,000. Note: Employers with a total premium above $250,000 must participate in the mandatory LSRP but may also participate in MIMP. MIMP employers under LSRP are not eligible for the premium credit but will be given a lower minimum factor for valuations. - The premium credits available under this program cannot be offered after the subscriber has received credits based on three years of participation. - To be eligible for the full premium credit, the subscriber must enroll in the program within 90 days of policy inception or within 30 days of a qualifying endorsement. - Premium adjustments resulting from the application of any policy credit will be made at the time of final audit. - Approval of the MIMP credit is based on information and other data available to the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Plan at the time of approval and does not constitute a warranty of the quality or effectiveness of services offered by the Missouri Injury Management Program. The rules under this pan are mandatory and apply to only to workers' comp and employers liability insurance that is written under the Missouri Workers' Compensation Plan. The LSRP shall apply to all assigned risk employers qualifying for the plan. GENERAL EXPLANATIONS Plan is mandatory The Residual Market LSRP is a mandatory plan and shall apply to all assigned risk policies with a total estimated annual standard premium or total audited standard premium that equals or exceeds $250,000. Object of plan This plan adjusts the premium for the insurance to which it applies on the basis of losses incurred during the period covered by that insurance. The intent is to charge a premium that reflects those losses. This plan uses the losses incurred during the policy term to establish the cost of insurance and includes provisions for all expenses and taxes on premium. The policy period is one year. Loss control incentive in use of the plan The LSRP provides an incentive to the employer to control and reduce losses because the LSRP premium will be the result of losses during the policy period. To the extent the employer controls losses, there is a reward through lower premiums. To the extent the insured does not control losses, there is a penalty through higher premiums. Experience Rating Plan Manual Separate policies in the MWCP under common majority ownership as provided by the rules of the Experience Rating Plan that are assigned to the same carrier shall be combined for computation of the LSRP premium. Risks operating in more than one state LSRP will be applied on an intrastate Missouri-only basis. LSRP expenses The expenses are fixed and are included in the basic premium. LSRP premium (LSRP) = Tax [(Basic x SP) + (RDF x LCF x SP) + (LCF x incurred losses)] LSRP premium calculations: - 1st adjustment - LSRP = 1.028 [(.30 x 339,000) + (.17 x 1.125 x 339,000) + (1.125 x 254,250)] - LSRP = 1.028 [101,700 + 64,834 + 286,031] - LSRP = 1.028 [452,565] - LSRP = 465,237 - Additional premium (AP) = $58,437 [465,237 – 339,000 – 67,800] - 2nd adjustment - LSRP = 1.028 [(.30 x 339,000) + (.03 x 1.125 x 339,000) + (1.125 x 271,200)] - LSRP = 1.028 [101,700 + 11,441 + 305,100] - LSRP = 1.028 [418,241] - LSRP = 429,952 - Return Premium (RP) = $35,285 [465,237 – 429,952] - 3rd adjustment - LSRP = 1.028 [(.30 x 339,000) + (.00 x 1.125 x 339,000) + (1.125 x 305,100)] - LSRP = 1.028 [101,700 + 0 + 343,238] - LSRP = 1.028 [444,938] - LSRP = 457,396 - AP = $27,444[457,396 – 429,952] Impact on your workers' compensation costs The ultimate impact of the LSRP will depend on your losses over time. However, with good loss experience an individual employer’s final premium is typically less than standard; it is more than standard with poor loss experience. - Coverage under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (USL&H). If USL&H coverage is provided, the following coverages are available as an extension of USL&H: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Defense Base Act. Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act. - Coverage for Maritime (Admiralty), Program I or Program II, at the standard limit per accident of $100,000, written as an adjunct to state act coverage. - Coverage for ""alternate employer"" if required of the employer by contract and only when the state of operations of the alternate employer is Missouri. The Alternate Employer Endorsement (WC 00 03 01 A) shall be utilized to provide this coverage. - The endorsement Waiver of Our Right to Recover From Others (WC 00 03 13) is available if required of the employer by contract. The endorsement does not apply to policies in Missouri where the employer is in the construction group of code classifications. According to Section 287.150(6) of the Missouri statutes, a contractual provision purporting to waive subrogation rights is against public policy and void where one party to the contract is an employer in the construction group of code classifications. The additional premium charge for a waiver of subrogation shall be 5 percent of the manual premium developed in conjunction with the work for which that waiver is provided, subject to a $250 minimum charge for the waiver. - Certificates of insurance shall be issued by the contract carrier within two working days after receipt of request, if consistent with the terms and conditions of the policy. - The plan administrator may allow the employer's agent or broker to issue certificates of insurance, but only under the following condition: The certificate is issued consistent with the terms and conditions of the policy. That coverage be certified only on the standard ACORD certificate of insurance form. That the certificate holder should not be extended any greater rights than the insured. That copies of all certificates issued by the employer's agent must be forwarded to the plan administrator. No certificates are to be issued prior to coverage being bound. - Failure to issue certificates in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policy or failure to submit copies to the contract carrier may result in revocation of the agent's authority to issue such certificates. - Any certificate not issued in accordance with the above criteria may be rejected. Note: Certificates are issued by the account manager underwriter assigned to the account. This account manager underwriter is the “single point of contact” for all underwriting, accounting, billing, and customer service issues. A producer or insured may directly contact an account manager underwriter by calling the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Plan at 800-842-9346. Policies issued through the Missouri Workers' Compensation Plan only provide coverage for business operations within Missouri. Coverage for operations in other states will have to be obtained elsewhere. While the Missouri plan policy provides limited other states coverage for extra-territorial exposures, this coverage is intended to provide insurance protection for Missouri employees who travel to other states. Because the plan provides all insured employers with coverage for extra-territorial exposures associated with their Missouri employees, the following guidelines should help you determine when the employee's work situation will require you to obtain additional coverage. (If you need help in obtaining coverage in another state, contact your agent or the plan at 800-842-9346. Determining coverage requirements The following guidelines have been developed for determining eligibility requirements for extra-territorial coverage. A Missouri employer is covered by the Missouri plan and eligible for extra-territorial coverage if: - The work is being performed by Missouri employees; - The duration of the work being performed in a state other than Missouri does not exceed 90 days; - and - The workers' compensation laws of that state do not require the employer to secure separate coverage prior to beginning operations in that state. This coverage does not apply to permanent operations in any state other than Missouri. Producers or employers may request loss runs by faxing a request to the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Plan at 877-634-3710. Please include the name as it appears on the policy, policy number and policy periods for which loss runs are desired. Loss run requests are generally filled within five business days. Missouri ARM policies will be serviced from the Travelers’ St. Louis service center. All correspondence, underwriting, billing, risk control and other questions related to the servicing of Missouri Alternate Residual Market business should be directed to: Missouri Workers' Compensation Plan PO Box 3556 Orlando, FL 32802 Phone: 800-842-9346" """I wouldn't know. I am not allowed to eat in bed . . ." "wmougayar17p 11 comments posted · 0 followers · following 0 121 weeks ago @ StartupCFO - The new war for talent... · 1 reply · +1 points 122 weeks ago @ StartupCFO - The new war for talent... · 5 replies · +1 points If you want to do the breakfast and lunch thing, do it if you have a cafeteria or large enough sitting area. Otherwise employees will bring their lunch back to their desks and continue working through lunch and burn out at the end of the day. Taking breaks is more healthy and leads to higher productivity in the long run. 154 weeks ago @ StartupCFO - Burn Rate vs Runway · 0 replies · +1 points If you've got a good product, users that want it and technology that scales, growth can be orchestrated somehow. It's all about timing and push/pull levers. 170 weeks ago @ StartupCFO - Saas Math Case Study: ... · 1 reply · +1 points If 2 million users are subsidizing 48 million, that's a pretty high-margin business. 235 weeks ago @... - Venture Capital Made i... · 0 replies · +2 points I think there's an abundance of startups now, but still a shortage of VC's & funds that will take the chances, and will want to build them up aggressively like the US does. 264 weeks ago @ Burnham's Beat - The Consumerization of... · 0 replies · +1 points Only 1 out of 10 VCs I spoke to was specifically interested in the enterprise model, whereas most others are expecting traction metrics that are more related to a consumer business. I think there are several reasons for that: - they don't understand the enterprise market - there is a belief that user traction & audience build-out translate into value - lazy poking (as you suggested) But underlying that behavior, there is a trend of consumerization of technologies/solutions that are destined for the enterprise. In other words, these are new solutions that have a consumer-facing look and ease of set-up/adoption, but are targeted at the enterprise market. They require less intense selling than traditional enterprise sales, but more than just a 1 minute consumer signup. My company fits in that new middle-ground, and I'm seeing that trend becoming part of an emerging segment. I wonder if you see that same trend, which gives more hope for enterprise start-ups? 265 weeks ago @... - There is No RSS Market · 0 replies · +1 points I make additional comments here ""Feeding vs. Reading: An RSS Saga""... 290 weeks ago @ Redeye VC - Help me rename ""L... · 0 replies · +1 points ""Viable business"", in reference to Guy Kawasaki's contrast of ""fundable business"" vs. ""viable business"". ""VC-less venture"" or ""VC-free venture"" I also like ""self-sustaining"" which has been already mentioned. 290 weeks ago @ Feld Thoughts - VC Bloggers Network &n... · 2 replies · +1 points 290 weeks ago @ Feld Thoughts - Would You Want It If I... · 0 replies · +1 points" "Your health insurance dictates more than which doctor you see. It also dictates which hospital cares for you. That includes medical needs like baby delivery, cancer care, heart care and joint replacement. In fact, your hospital provides most of the major medical care you receive throughout your life. So if your employer gives you a choice of health plans, choose one that gives you Northern Utah’s top hospital: Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center. That way you can rest at ease knowing your family will be well taken care of. One major part of the Affordable Care Act took effect on October 1, 2013: Open enrollment began in new online health insurance “marketplaces” (formerly called “exchanges”), which are designed to help consumers compare the costs and benefits of different insurance plans and learn if they’re eligible for public programs and government subsidies. Coverage could start as early as January 1 — and open enrollment ends on March 31. In Utah, separate marketplaces will be available, one (operated by the federal government) for the individuals seeking insurance and one (operated by the state of Utah and called Avenue H) for small employers seeking insurance. Both are scheduled to open this fall. 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Is it possible that he actually revised the play between the various printings--in which case should we ignore the earlier versions (which would mean leaving out at least one of the major soliloquies)?" "Thursday, Apr 15, 2010, 2:17 pm Confronting Americans’ Ambivalence on Taxes On April 14, 2010, in Miami, Fla. Felipe Castro holds a sign advertising a tax preparation office for people that still need help completing their taxes before the April 15th deadline. Many taxpayers remain misinformed and ambivalent about the American tax system. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Progressive policy proposals continually face problems rooted in the profound ambivalence–and often equally profound misinformation–that Americans have regarding taxes. And filling out complicated tax forms this time of year often tips the balance negatively–even though most federal income tax filers get a refund, usually a source of joy. Ultimately, there’s strong support for the bedrock progressive view that the rich and corporations should pay more. But there’s also a fog of ignorance, ideology and deliberate obfuscation from conservatives and many elite opinion makers that envelopes people’s thinking about taxes–and often by implication about what government can do. On one hand, from New York Times/CBS News polling data released today, a solid majority of Americans–61 percent–say their own federal income tax bill is fair, and only 35 percent say it’s unfair. When asked if the benefits of government programs like Social Security and Medicare are worth the cost, they’re even more positive: 76 percent–and even 62 percent of Teabaggers–say they’re worth it. But given a choice of a smaller government with fewer services or a bigger government providing more, 50 percent opt for a smaller government, and only 37 percent favor more. Then here comes the ambivalence: When those favoring smaller government are asked if they want less government if it means cuts in spending on Social Security, Medicare, education or defense, 36 percent of those ideologically predisposed to small government say no, not at that price. Confusion about budget deficits feeds the ambivalence. Most people–understandably but incorrectly–use their household budgets as a model for thinking about federal budgets. (Even then, they forget that for households it may make sense to borrow for children’s education, their own retraining, opening a business, or buying a home or car, and government borrowing for investments with long-term payback makes sense.) So even in the midst of high and persistent unemployment, 42 percent of those surveyed by the Times (and 76 percent of Teabaggers) favored reducing the budget deficit over spending to create jobs. On the positive side, however, half favored spending on jobs. Then comes the confusion: 47 percent want to cut taxes rather than reduce the deficit (the choice of 45 percent), even though cutting taxes would, in the short run, certainly increase the deficit. (Direct spending on job creation, financed by a bigger deficit, would be a better strategy than cutting taxes as a way of generating jobs.) Partly these responses reflect a longstanding observation about Americans as ideologically conservative, operationally liberal–and thus politically ambivalent. Most people seem not to know how much the average household pays in taxes but tend to overestimate. (The point is not that they’re ignorant—I had to dig around for the figures–but that there’s a tendency to exaggerate the tax “burden” on many people.) While nearly a third of respondents in the Times poll didn’t know, 38 percent estimated that most household paid 20 percent or more of their income in federal income taxes. But the average federal personal income tax rate is only 7.9 percent for all households (and just 16.1 percent for the richest 1 percent). Only about 5 percent of households paid 20 percent or more–barely more even for the richest–of their incomes for all federal taxes, not just income taxes, according to an analysis by Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ). On the other hand, the political right has had a field day with the factoid that 47 percent of households pay no federal income tax, often inaccurately shortened to paying “no federal taxes.” Their outrage feeds into one of the touchiest issues surrounding taxes: To what extent should tax policy deliberately redistribute income from the rich to the broader, less affluent citizenry? (Anti-government teabaggers in the Times poll—richer, older, whiter, better educated than the broader sample—were much more likely than others polled to believe that Obama’s policies particularly helped the poor and African-Americans and, therefore, angrily oppose him.) Federal income taxes are one of the few progressive taxes we have, though far less so than in the past, so it’s hardly surprising many lower-income families don’t pay federal income taxes. But other federal taxes–like the payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare–are somewhat regressive, and most state and local taxes are at least somewhat regressive, meaning that they take a disproportionate share of the income from the less well-off. So when all federal, state and local taxes are combined, taxes in the United States are only slightly progressive overall. The poorest 20 percent pay 16.0 percent of their income in taxes, the middle 20 percent pay 25.3 percent, and the richest quintile pay about 31 percent, according to CTJ. Looked at another way, the middle quintile earns 11.6 percent of the national income and pays 10.2 percent of all taxes. The top 1 percent earns 20.4 percent of national income and pays 22.1 percent of all taxes. The American tax system overall is only very, very slightly progressive (and if the much higher rate of tax avoidance by the wealthy is taken into account, maybe not progressive at all). Conservative proposals for “flat taxes” would simply tilt a largely flat system against the less affluent majority. The shift away from progressive taxation–or from responsibility for the common good from those who benefit most from society–has gone on not just during the Bush II regime but for 50 years, according to a report from Wealth for the Common Good, a group of business people and wealthy individuals, by Chuck Collins, Alison Goldberg, and Sam Pizzigati (who produces the weekly on-line newsletter, Too Much, that is indispensable for anyone interested in economic inequality). Federal income tax rates at the top dropped by two-thirds over the half century, while the middle class federal tax share has inched up. And that understates the tax shift. At the upper reaches of wealth, capital gains count more than income, and the top capital gains tax rate is down–from a high of nearly 40 percent in 1977 to 15 percent–far less than ordinary income rates which top out at 35 percent. Over this same time, capital income itself has shifted even more to the wealthy. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the top 10 percent of families in 1979 received 67 percent of capital income. By 2006, despite all the hoopla about an emerging “ownership society,” 81.3 percent of capital income went to the top 10 percent. And in one of the most egregious cases, ordinary income of hedge fund managers who have been making up to $4 billion a year during this financial crisis gets counted under an obscure category called “carried interest,” and is taxed at the low capital gains rate. Over the last 35-plus years, the rich have taken a greater share of all income before taxes, even as they’ve been taxed at ever lower rates. As Collins and colleagues write, In 2007, America’s top 400 averaged $344.8 million in income. A half-century earlier, in 1955, the top 400 averaged, in 2007 dollars, only $12.7 million. The bottom line: The incomes of America’s top 400 have multiplied, after inflation, by 27 times since 1955. But 1955's top 400 paid over three times more of their incomes in federal income tax. And as the AFL-CIO’s updated Paywatch website notes, in 1980 CEO pay at S&P 500 companies averaged 42 times pay of the average worker, but in 2009, at $9.25 million a year, they averaged 319 times the pay of the average worker in their companies (down, poor things, from the peak in 2000 of about 525 times the average). Although 85 percent of Americans thought the middle class would suffer to reduce deficits, 60 percent–82 percent of Democrats, 55 percent of independents, 42 percent of Republicans–think households making more than $250,000 a year should pay higher taxes, according to a March Quinnipiac University poll. But conservatives claim that there’s not enough in the rich folks’ coffers to pay the bills. But ending the Bush tax cuts for those making over $250,000 would bring in $45 billion a year, Wealth for the Common Good reports. And a variety of other measures would push the total up to $450 billion, with added benefits, such as discouraging financial speculation. They include progressive taxes on very large estates, ending overseas tax havens, taxing financial transactions, setting a 50 percent top bracket for incomes over $2 million a year, and ending the tax preference for capital gains and dividends. The ambivalence of Americans about taxes can be tackled. Make the system progressive. Show concrete benefits that go to the majority to help with their daily lives (not military contractors and Wall Street). The shrill, misleading voices of the right and many elite figures (many of whom are rich) may scare Democrats, who think they must turn to the rich for campaign funds, but fairer, more progressive taxation to help average families gain security, prepare for the future, and enjoy a richer public life is essential for any progressive program and political victory. >." "Superheroes are great at solving crimes, but downright awful at the intricacies of spatial design. As proof, we're taking ten of the jazziest superhero headquarters ever committed to paper and judging them at face value. Did you know that the supervillain Thanos is great for property values? 1.) Environmental Hubris To disguise the Bat-Copter, Batman has built a mountain that forever burps out pollution, a tactic that may backfire on those sunny Gotham afternoons. It's a wonder the US Geological Survey hasn't attempted to investigate an active volcano in Bruce Wayne's backyard. Click on the above to expand. (Batman 203)) 3.) No Kitchens One of the greatest sins of superhero architecture is that it categorically denies human biological imperatives. There's no starker example than the Justice League Satellite, which lacks both proper food preparation facilities and toilets. Superman may eat sunshine and fart rainbows, but Batman doesn't have such a luxury. ( Justice League of America 95)." ". . 7. Warhammer 40K — this tabletop gaming system includes power-armored Space Marines, the Emperor's chosen soldiers, and the books do a great job of expanding on their glorious stories.. . . " "Reviews Timeline No data were found for your request Languages Reviews - 29 - - Map MapI think it's cool but I would like it more if you could add a line connecting the pins on the map so you can see what order you found them in if you are not going in a strait linelalafunsophie 7 months ago - - - LOVE this App! LOVE this App!To the developers, thank you so much for making this! I just recently started playing my own little game of trying to get photos of every state's license plate that I see in Los Angeles, and since ""they"" say there is an app for everything, I decided to search for something like this to catalogue my photos of each plate. Sure enough, you guys had made one that has even more than I had hoped for, and it's free?! So so cool. My favorite new app. One tiny change though if you will be making any updates. Can you make it where we can delete a photo after adding one of a plate to a state? I accidentally put a photo of a Minnesota license plate into another state, and can't get rid of it or modify it. Thank you!Eric Clarke over 1 year ago Ratings - 27ratings 17 0 2 2 6 App History - Update v1.2->v1.3over 1 year ago - Update v1.2->v1.3over 1 year ago - Update v1.1->v1.2over 1 year ago - Releaseover 1 year ago " "- Weed Gallery > - Goosefoot Family: Chenopodiaceae Common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) Click on images to enlarge Common lambsquarters, a broadleaf plant, is among the most common summer annuals. It is found throughout California up to an elevation of 5900 feet (1800 m) and inhabits agricultural land and other disturbed areas. Generally common lambsquarters is considered edible. However under certain conditions, plant production of oxalates can increase to levels toxic to livestock when large amounts of leaves are consumed in a short time period. Common lambsquarter is also susceptible to many viruses that affect several crops and ornamentals. These include beet curly top; potato viruses X, M, and S; ringspot viruses of tomato, pepper, potato, Prunus species, and mulberry; and mosaic viruses of alfalfa, bean, beet, barley, lettuce, cucumber, squash, eggplant, hops, primula, watermelon, and wisteria. Many species of small mammals and birds consume the seeds. Habitat Fields, pastures, agronomic and vegetable croplands, gardens, orchards, vineyards, landscaped areas, roadsides, and other disturbed locations. Seedling The cotyledons and early true leaves are dull bluish green above and often purplish red below. Cotyledons (seed leaves) are narrow, oblong to lance shaped, about 1/6 to 3/5 of an inch (4–15 mm) long, with nearly parallel sides, and stalks that are often purple tinged. The first leaves appear to be opposite to one another along the stem and are almost equal, or somewhat larger than the cotyledons. Leaves are oblong egg shaped to triangular egg shaped and often fold upward along the midvein. Leaf edges are smooth to weakly wavy-toothed and are initially covered with clear, glistening granules that develop into a white powdery coating over time, especially on the lower surface. Mature plant Common lambsquarters is an erect plant that can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall, depending on moisture and soil fertility. Leaves are generally dull and pale gray green, triangular egg shaped to lance shaped, about 2/5 to 2 inches (1–5 cm) long, and have thin stalks that are about half as long as the leaf blade. Lower leaves usually have three main veins that extend from the base that are usually less than 1-1/2 times the width. Leaf surfaces, especially on new growth, are covered with a fine white powdery coating. Stems are single or may have a few rigid, angled branches and are sometimes striated purplish red. Flowers Flowers bloom from May through November. Tiny, green, stalkless flowers are packed in dense clusters at the tips of the main stem and branches. The tiny flowers lack petals, and like the leaves, are also covered in a white powdery coating. Seeds Seeds are tiny and plants produce two types—smaller black seeds and larger brown ones. Reproduction Reproduces by seed. Related or similar plants - Nettleleaf goosefoot, Chenopodium murale More information - Broadleaf ID illustration - Calflora's distribution map - For agriculture: UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines" "Spring preview: Purdue May 15, 2014, 9:00 AM EST While much ado has been made about the ending of the Michigan-Notre Dame “rivalry,” the long-running intrastate rivalry between the Irish and Purdue Boilermakers will take a break after this season, after scheduling struggles for both programs forced a break to a series that’s been played annually since 1946. Last year was the first for Darrell Hazell, and it was an ugly one. Outside of playing Notre Dame tough, the Boilermakers trudged through an ugly season, finishing 1-11 with their lone victory over Indiana State. To give us a spring progress report on the state of Purdue football, I tracked down our old friend Travis Miller, the editor of Hammer and Rails, home to all things Purdue sports. Miller gave us an in-depth look at the program as it exits a very important spring. *** Can you give us an honest appraisal of the state of Purdue football right now? How painful was last year’s 1-11 campaign? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Last year was brutal. Not only was Purdue 1-11, it wasn’t even a competitive 1-11. There were occasionally some sign of competence such as the Notre Dame and Michigan State games, but for the most part Purdue got drilled week-in, week-out. It certainly wasn’t fun. Purdue is not going to get much better until its offensive line improves. Last year it could not protect the quarterback and could not block for the run. After seeing the spring game I am not exactly inspired. There are a few JuCo guys coming in the fall including 4-star tackle David Hedelin, but he may not be available. He played a few games for a club team in his native Sweden and is facing a possible NCAA suspension. The good news is that it will be hard to get much worse. The schedule should be much easier with Western and Central Michigan instead of Cincinnati and a really good Northern Illinois team. If there is even a little progress Purdue should at least win its three non-conference games other than Notre Dame. John Shoop’s offense returns 10 starters. Is that a good news/bad news sentence? Spring games aren’t necessarily a great indicator of future success, but it seemed like things are still out of sorts. I am a big fan of the skill players, but again, the line has been awful, especially at the tackle spots. Hedelin and Corey Clements, another JuCo tackle, will likely come in and start from day 1. Robert Kuglar is pretty solid at the center position and the guards are at least coming along, but Hedelin and Clements need to be an answer at tackle. In the spring game none of the returning tackles looked all that good and Ryan Russell had more sacks than he did all of last season. To that point, how has Danny Etling looked this spring? The decision to go with Etling last year pointed to a “the future is now” type of situation, but is the young quarterback ready to lead this team? I think so. He just needs time to throw and I think he can do some pretty special things. The quarterback that impressed me most in the spring game, however, was true freshman David Blough. He reminds a lot of Purdue fans of another quarterback we recruited from Texas that was undersized, but was a diligent worker and ready to prove a point. Blough is a long way from being the next Drew Brees, but he has talked the talk so far and after graduating high school early to go through spring practice he showed enough to me that he can at least compete for the job. For now, however, the job still belongs to Etling, and he will only show improvement as long as he is protected. Greg Hudson’s defense had a tough season. But again, 8 starters return (though the loss of Bruce Gaston and Ricardo Allen has to hurt). How do you expect the defense to rebound? I think the defense will be much better if it has an offense that can stay on the field for more than three plays. There were several games last season where the defense would be sound for a half, only to wilt in the second half because it was on the field far too much. Cincinnati, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan State come to mind as games where Purdue looked great for a half but the offense did nothing to help out. Help is on the way in linebackers Ja’Whaun Bentley and Gelen Robinson. Purdue desperately need linebackers that can make a difference. We haven’t had anything close to an all-Big Ten linebacker in over 10 years, but Bentley and Robinson have a lot of excitement around them. Robinson is the son of former basketball player Glenn Robinson and younger brother of the guy playing at Michigan. He is a two-time undefeated state wrestling champion and also a champion in the shot put, so he is an athlete with a mean streak that is expected to play from day 1. We desperately need that. What’s a realistic bar for the 2014 Purdue Boilermakers? How do fans feel about Darrell Hazell after one really ugly season? I think we need at least four wins. Beating Western Michigan, Central Michigan, and Southern Illinois should happen. I also think we should beat someone like Illinois because the Illini have one Big Ten win in its last 22 games and that barely came over Purdue last season. I don’t think it is a stretch that Purdue can win that game. Outside of that, I think we just want to see a competitive football team again. Purdue’s most complete game last year came against Notre Dame and for two years in a row it has competed against a much better Irish team. The Irish are the first “real” opponent of 2014, so another competitive game would be a big step forward. The Purdue/Notre Dame series is taking a break until 2020 after this season. How do Purdue fans feel about this? A product of realignment, and the B1G’s nine-game conference schedule and ND’s ACC commitment? Or the end of the world and just another data-point that money is ruining college football? (I suppose it could be something in between, too…) Personally, I think it is ridiculous that the series is ending. All the factors you mentioned are bringing an end to a series that last almost 70 years without a conference affiliation. It could have been saved too. From Purdue’s standpoint all we needed to do was shift the home date from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years would have kept us with seven home game per season. With Notre Dame already losing Michigan and Michigan State there was room to work there too, at least from what I see. I am going to miss Notre Dame because it is a showcase game for our program every season. When it is at Purdue it is almost always a night game so ABC/ESPN can put the Irish in prime time. When it is at Notre Dame it is a nationally televised game. Now Purdue coaches can’t go in and say to a recruit they have a guaranteed national game every season, something that is a nice guarantee for as bad as we are right now. I feel like both sides are at fault here and it easily could have been saved. *** For more from Miller, check out Hammer & Rails and follow him on Twitter @HammerandRails. - nudeman - May 15, 2014 at 12:02 PM Despite the fact that ND finds a way to struggle against Purdue all too frequently, this series has done nothing for me over the years. And they’re making THIS POS the Shamrock Series game? In Indiana? Now THAT will really help exposure. What, was Rutgers unavailable? Jesus … - - 25kgold - May 15, 2014 at 2:18 PM Peeeeeeeeee U! ;0( - - bearcatirishfan - May 15, 2014 at 4:06 PM yeah this game has always felt, other than it being an instate school, one of those games that only hurts ND. if we ND wins it’s so what you beat purdue. If ND loses it’s ha ha you lost to purdue a terrible team. i’m not really a fan of games that only boosts the other team’s profile and help ND nada. Maybe these schools should have to pay ND to play us rather then pay the little guys get for taking a beating from Ohio State. Excuse me I mean “top flight” schools. - - onward2victory - May 15, 2014 at 5:13 PM It’s Tiller Time!!!! - - shaunodame - May 15, 2014 at 11:28 PM It seems like an odd concept, but Notre Dame can really use all the help it can get as far as getting exposure/potentially landing Prospects from the Midwest. As of late, we have been doing a fairly decent job landing Chicago area and Texas prospects. The impact of us playing (and winning) the last two Shamrock Series games in those locations cannot be overlooked. For as bad as Purdue’s luck has been of late, it is certainly in our best interests to win this game, and to win it BIG. The subsequent recruiting windfall, with us getting a much needed shot in the arm in the eyes of Midwest prospects, is sure to follow. Very excited to see the potential impact this game will have on the future prospects we land. IMO, we can do ALOT better recruiting the Midwest. Too many prospects sign elsewhere, while we fight an uphill, and too often losing, battle for kids from the West Coast and Southwest. With our future schedule becoming very void of B1G schools, this might be one of our last best chances to make an impression on area prospects. First things first tho, we have to win lol - - - fnc111 - May 16, 2014 at 1:31 AM shaun, You are being very sarcastic or completely delusional and I don’t know which one yet. Prospects from the Midwest are watching ND v. Purdue closely? ND gets a Midwest superstar recruit because of a win versus that garbage program? Wrong and wrong. If you made Ohio State the team and not Purdue I’d agree with what you said. Purdue, no way bro. - - shaunodame - May 16, 2014 at 3:29 PM A little bit of both haha. Purdue is trash, everyone knows that. But unfortunately for us, they are our Shamrock series game. Because of the TV exposure, cool uniforms, and Lucas Oil Field setting, this will absolutely be our best chance to make a mark on Midwest recruits. Obviously, another close game could be detrimental to us but if we blow them out on this big stage it can easily be our last and best chance to make an impact in recruits minds for the next few recruiting cycles. -" "Introduction As most people well know, preparing for any event can be a huge hassle and for some people it can be a real hardship without proper guidance. When preparing for a marathon, there are steps that you have to take in order to be able to complete the marathon. I know how hard it is to prepare for a marathon, but as I know from experience, the steps that a person can take in order to be able to successfully run the marathon and complete it isn’t really that hard at all. In fact, here are some steps that I have taken in order to prepare for a marathon. Step #1-Save it for the Doc This is might seem like a pointless thing to do when preparing for a marathon but trust me, it’s very well advised. Going to the doctor to get the go-ahead in order to prepare, and run a marathon is important because I know from experience that not being in the best of health can cost you more than just the race. I wouldn’t be caught dead running a marathon much less participating in one unless I got the okay from the doctor, it’s the right thing to do. See your doctor first! Step#2-Drive, Drive and more Drive Mustering the energy to do anything can be tough, but what I usually do is imagine myself doing something that I enjoy doing and ask myself why I thought it was worth it to do. Coincidentally, preparing for a marathon means having the drive to do it and see it all the way through to the end. Think about how bad you want to be the center of attention when you win, and use that to drive you forward; you can make it a personal goal of completion if it’s not about the attention. Step#3-Set aside time to train Personally, when I was training for my first marathon, I felt like I had no time to do the training because of everything else I had going on. Setting aside a little bit of time to train for a marathon is one way to get in shape for it. Another benefit to this is that you don’t have to make the training a chore that you can skip at your leisure, setting aside time to train also means that you’re likely to take the marathon training more seriously. Step#4-Healing is important too To me, there’s nothing more embarrassing than knowing that I overly abused my body during the training and feel like I have to keep going to feel accomplished. Healing is one of the best ways to train for a marathon, it’s okay to push yourself but don’t overdo it because your body will hate you for it. Heal after every training regime, your body needs that time to heal even if that means that you have to sit in one space for 4-5 hours straight. Healing leads to a healthy body, a healthy body leads to the marathon win. Conclusion I hope that you find these tips useful and puts you on the road to winning your first marathon and remember, being prepared for a marathon is its own reward." "The next month or so is going to be very busy for our Auckland fashion retailers – we’ve got Zambesi and Fabric moving in next to each other on Teed Street in Newmarket, and just this Saturday Karen Walker will officially open doors on her new Ponsonby Road store. I haven’t seen any photos at all of the store so I can’t tell you what it looks like, but as far as I’m aware it’s in the old Isakelle space opposite Hepburn, and I do know that my old mate Jordan Rondel will be one of the store’s lovely employees. UPDATE: Karen just sent me through a few snapshots of the art they’ve been putting up in the new Ponsonby Road store. Check them out below. I LIKE YOU! Great! I’m glad we’re getting a Karen Walker closer to home, hope the employees are lovely like the ones in Newmarket, not like the ones in high St, who are seriously far too important to do things like help customers Thanks for the shout out Isaac. I promise I will be a very nice and helpful employee! You better be, we wouldn’t want anonymous commenters getting angry with you now would we?? im dying to check out the interior on saturday!! You will be great jordan! can’t wait! will visit on Saturday xo nice new market girl This is great news! I seriously dislike having to leave Ponsonby. Wierd! I love the ladies at OConnell St! Yea cant wait to see the new store. I wish Karen would open a store in Melbourne! The Girls at O’Connell ROCK!! !! to be honest, i go to the city store because of the staff. You should drive past the Ponsonby store and have a look. the art painted on the interior of the other stores has been done on the outside of the shop, it looks stunning. oconnell st is where its at. sounds lame but i go in just to chat with the staff..haha.. Love the Yvonne Todd portrait!" "Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey Love is the best revenge.…But some ties are too strong to be severed and some connections are too important to ignore. In their journey from the Drake homestead, to the caves of Isabeau’s tribe, and into thejaws of the enemy, Logan and Isabeau face a choice: their love, or an ancient blood feud. Chapter 4 � LOGAN. LOGAN I hovered by Isabeau's door for another fifteen minutes until I started feeling like a stalker. Solange came down the hall from her room and met me at the staircase. ""She'll be fine, Logan."" ""I know."" She tilted her head. ""Did you change your shirt?"" ""No."" ""You totally did."" She grinned. ""Too bad your girlfriend tried to kill my boyfriend."" I snorted. ""Too bad he dosed her with drugs. And she's not my girlfriend. I just met her. And lower your voice, would you?"" She raised an eyebrow. ""I've never seen you like this."" ""Shut up, princess."" I mock-glowered at her. She narrowed her eyes at the term ""princess."" ""I will dye all your pirate shirts pink,"" she threatened. I just grinned. ""I'd still make them look good."" She paused on the landing, her expression turning serious. ""Is it true an assassin tried to stake Mom?"" ""Who told you that?"" She poked my shoulder. Hard. ""Ow,"" I said, rubbing the bruise. ""What was that for?"" ""For thinking I'm dumb and avoiding giving me an answer."" ""I don't think you're dumb."" ""Then stop trying to shield me, Logan."" ""No."" She made a sound of frustration in the back of her throat. I sighed. ""Fine. Yes. Some girl tried to stake Mom. No one was hurt."" �45� BLOOD FEUD ""Montmartre?"" ""Yeah, she wore his insignia."" I hated to admit it. Especially when her face went hard and her eyes flat. ""But she staked herself before we could get any answers."" ""Damn it."" She slapped the wall, rattling the crystal chandelier above us. ""He's trying to make me queen by killing Mom."" ""Looks like,"" I admitted. I slung an arm over her shoulder. ""But it's not going to happen."" She rubbed her arms as if she were cold. Vampires didn't really get cold, so it was more habit than necessity. ""I hope you're right, Logan."" ""I'm always right."" She chuckled, which is what I'd intended. ""Careful, you'll be as vain as Quinn soon."" ""No one's as vain as Quinn,"" Lucy said from the bottom of the stairs. She was carrying a mug of hot chocolate and a handful of cookies. Taking advantage of her stay with us, she was gorging herself on white sugar and junk food. She had more issues with her mom's tofu casserole than the fact that everyone currently around her drank blood. ""Where's everybody?"" I asked. A fire popped in the hearth but the living room was empty. So was the kitchen. ""Fixing the wall outside,"" Lucy replied. The north side of the farmhouse was a mess of scorched and water-damaged logs. The wraparound porch had taken the brunt of the attack when Hope busted out of the guest room and returned with the rest of her crazy rogue Helios-Ra agents. Bruno �46� LOGAN spent so much time in the home-improvement stores since then muttering his bewilderment at us on his cell phone that we'd started hearing ""noises"" in the woods so he'd stay home and patrol the perimeters. Hope had a lot to answer for. So did Montmartre. It really sucked that we hadn't gotten a chance to make them pay horribly and at great length. Defeating their plans didn't seem to be enough. A little vengeance might have been nice, regardless of what Dad said in his ""rebuilding stronger"" speeches. Truth be told, we were all just glad Solange had survived the bloodchange and the various attempts to abduct or kill her. I was really glad not to be sixteen anymore. Because being sixteen in our family just plain bites. ""I guess I should help them out,"" I said reluctantly. Manual labor was brutal on the wardrobe. ""Hell, yes, you should,"" Nicholas called out, emerging from the basement with an extra toolbox and a saw. Lucy grinned at him as he hauled the back door open. ""Tool belt,"" she said, licking hot chocolate off her lip. ""Yum."" The wind shifted and I could smell the warm blood moving under her skin. We all could. Nicholas took a step back, looking vaguely pained. She frowned at him. ""What's the matter with you? You look nauseous."" ""I'm fine,"" he said through his teeth. ""Stay inside. It's not safe."" She rolled her eyes. ""Quit fretting. It's perfectly safe, there's all of you and like a gazillion guards."" �47� BLOOD FEUD ""That's not what I meant,"" he muttered, easing outside into the shadows to busy himself at a pile of cut logs. Tension made the tendons on the back of his neck strain. Lucy stared after him for a long moment before closing the door behind him. I followed him, grabbing a stainless-steel thermos fi lled with blood from the cooler on the deck. I tossed it at him. He caught it and turned away to drink. It wasn't easy for a young vampire to resist the taste of fresh human blood. It was even more difficult when your new girlfriend was staying at your house while you struggled to tame the biting thirst. Now that Solange was newly turned, she had started to sit at the opposite end of the room and Lucy had been forced to move into one of the guest rooms, with a lock inside the door. We'd grown up with her and would never intentionally hurt her, but a young vampire was more animal than human in those waking moments after the sun went down. It was some sort of biological imperative. Our bodies forced us to drink what our brains would rebel against. Otherwise, we'd die. ""Hey, man, you're doing good,"" I told him quietly as he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. ""She doesn't get it,"" he said. ""Not really."" ""She gets it more than anyone else ever could."" ""Still."" ""Yeah,"" I agreed. ""Still."" Quinn, Connor, Marcus, and Duncan were ripping off the parts of the logs that were unsalvageable. I grabbed a hammer and tried not to be so aware of Isabeau inside the house. �48� LOGAN Nicholas ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. ""When did this all get so complicated?"" ""Girls are always complicated,"" I told him. ""You know that."" He half smiled. ""Some more than others."" I thought of the scars on Isabeau's arms and the haunted look in her eye. ""Got that right."" We got to work, mostly following Duncan's lead because he almost had a clue as to how to fix a wall. When we needed plaster for some reason I couldn't quite fathom, I went out to the garage to find some. On my way back, I paused, goose bumps suddenly lifting. A noise in the woods. Something quiet, subtle. And unwelcome. I couldn't alert my brothers without alerting whoever was lurking in the woods as well. I set down the bucket of plaster dust and doubled back toward the front door and woods on the other side of the lane. I peered into the shifting shadows of the rosebushes and cedar trees. The faint moonlight glinted off the Jeep in the driveway. The lamps burned softly at the windows. I smelled roses, newly cut oak logs, blood, and lilies. Lilies were never a good sign. Montmartre smelled like lilies. And while I doubted he was loitering in the woods outside our farmhouse, I had no problem believing he'd sent minions to do his dirty work. He was after Solange again, just as she'd said. He wanted her to be queen, as the old prophecy claimed, and �49� BLOOD FEUD more importantly, he wanted her to be his queen. He thought he could rule in her place, using her as a figurehead. And after tonight, he apparently thought if he took Mom out of the picture, Solange would fall in line. He so didn't get Drake women. And he really needed staking. I was happy to oblige . . . if he would just stand still long enough. �50� Chapter 5 � Isabeau When the Hypnos powder finally wore off, it was quick as summer lightning. I reared up as if I'd been jolted full of electricity. Charlemagne barked once and I laughed out loud. The ability to control my limbs again was intoxicating. I felt as giddy as a debutante at her first ball. Even the cell phone vibrating in my pocket didn't bother me. ""Magda."" I grinned into the receiver. No one else would be calling me. ""Isabeau? Is that you?"" Magda demanded. ""Of course, who else would it be?"" I stretched to make sure I could. Then I did a backflip somersault. ""Are you giggling?"" she asked incredulously. ""What did they do to you?"" BLOOD FEUD ""Hypnos."" There was a pause, a choked cough. ""And that's funny why?"" ""It's not,"" I assured her. ""But it's just worn off."" ""Are you in trouble? What are they doing to you? Don't they know you're a princess, or whatever? I'm getting Finn."" ""No!"" I stopped her before she could get going. ""I'm fine. It was an accident."" ""Are you sure?"" she pressed suspiciously. ""They're not like us, Isabeau."" ""I know,"" I said. ""Believe me. Even their humans are odd."" Even though I hadn't met many humans since I'd been pulled out of the grave, I was fairly certain Lucy was unique. ""They have humans there?"" ""A girl. And some guards."" ""Did you taste her?"" ""I don't think they'd like that."" I could just picture the look on Nicholas's face. ""Is the Hypnos as bad as they say?"" ""Yes."" There wasn't a moment of hesitation. ""Worse even."" ""Bastards."" ""Keep your voice down,"" I told her. ""We're supposed to be here as diplomats, remember?"" Magda snorted. ""I'm not the diplomatic sort."" I snorted back, feeling better. ""I know."" Before she'd accepted me as a sister, Magda had been jealous of my closeness with her mentor, Kala. She'd tried to cut off my hair in a fit of pique. After I'd broken her fingers, she'd immediately warmed to me and had been fiercely loyal ever since. �52� Isabeau ""How is it over there?"" I asked. ""The Drakes are all right, so far,"" she grudgingly admitted. ""But most of these courtiers don't want us here."" ""Should I come back?"" I wondered, concerned. ""As much as I'd prefer it if you were here, we're fine. We'll see you tomorrow. I'll eavesdrop as much as I can until then."" ""Good."" She was exceedingly skilled at it. ""I'll do what I can here."" ""Watch your back."" ""You too."" I slipped the phone back into my pocket and then searched the room for traps, cracks in the wooden shutter that might let in the sunlight, anything out of the ordinary. I even sniffed the blood in the fridge but it smelled fine. They would have thought me paranoid, but Hounds were accustomed to looking after themselves. Between Montmartre and his Host and the disdain of the rest of the vampire community, we couldn't afford to let our guard down. And I couldn't sit in this room much longer. I had work to do. ""Come on,"" I told Charlemagne, pushing open the door. ""Let's go."" I had planned to go back downstairs but changed my course when I heard Lucy's human heartbeat from the other end of the hall, around the corner. I found her standing at the window with Solange. ""Isabeau."" Solange searched my face with worried eyes. ""Are you feeling better?"" I nodded. ""Where's your hunter?"" �53� BLOOD FEUD She flinched. ""He went home. We thought it would be best."" Her eyes went from worried to warning. ""He's under Drake protection."" ""So am I, or so I've been led to understand."" ""Of course you are,"". I had to admit they made an impressive picture, handsome and pale and shirtless, muscles gleaming in the moonlight. I couldn't help but look for Logan, but he was walking away.?"" �54� Isabeau ""Yes."" ""Good."" She glanced at me. ""Yummy, right?"" ""I'm sure Isabeau would rather recover, not ogle my brothers,"" Solange said. ""You remember how stressed you were after the Hypnos?"" ""Please,"" Lucy scoffed. ""This is totally soothing."" When Lucy finally let herself be dragged away from the window, we went down to the main parlor. One of the windows was boarded up and the smell of smoke was thick here as well. Lucy chattered away, which was a blessing. Solange seemed as reserved as I was, and without the cheerful human it would have been awkward and uncomfortable. ""Your tattoos are gorgeous,"" she said. ""I'm desperate to get one but Mom's making me wait until I turn eighteen."" She made a face. ""They pick the weirdest things to be strict about. I mean Mom's got three and Dad has one. Doesn't exactly seem fair, does it?"" My sleeveless tunic dress bared my arms, which ran dark with tattoos. It hadn't been easy to get them to stay permanent. I'd had to get them all redone three times. Vampire healing tended to push the ink and charcoal out. ""I've never seen work like that,"" she continued. ""You didn't just walk into a tattoo parlor, did you?"" ""No, Kala did these with charcoal and a needle."" Most of them had been drawn in the ritual that dedicated me to her service. The first one they'd done before I'd fully awakened, after the dogs found me. It was a greyhound circling my upper left arm, catching �55� BLOOD FEUD his tail in his mouth, surrounded with Celtic knot work. All the Hounds had one just like it. ""Ouch."" Lucy winced at the thought of the slow tattoo process. Most of the others were also dogs chasing one another up my arms, accentuated with vines. ""Still, they're totally cool."" ""You're not afraid of me."" It wasn't a question but a statement. She looked surprised that I'd mentioned it. ""No. Should I be? You saved Solange."" ""Even vampires are nervous around the Cwn Mamau,"" I pointed out. I wasn't sure why I was insisting she be scared of me. I just hadn't had a lot of experience with unconditional acceptance, not from the revolutionaries in Paris and certainly not from other vampires. I felt the need to poke at the odd experience, like a sore tooth. ""Because you wear bones and do weird rituals in caves and paint mud on your faces?"" she asked, grinning. ""Please, my parents do that all the time. They're totally into shamanistic rituals and dancing naked under the full moon."" ""Explains everything, doesn't it?"" Solange glanced at me with a shy smile, inviting me into the moment. ""She is . . . unique,"" I agreed. ""She's also right here,"" Lucy grumbled good-naturedly. ""And even with my wimpy human hearing, I can hear you."" It was all very surreal. If my life had taken a different turn I might have taken for granted sitting with girlfriends in fine silk dresses drinking tea and eating petits fours. As it was, I'd never done this before. I wondered what Magda was doing right now, if she was touring the caves or arguing with a guard. I'd wager arguing with a guard. �56� Isabeau ""Can I give you a word of advice?"" Lucy asked. ""I suppose so."" ""You have a great French accent. If a guy asks you to wear a French maid's costume, kick him in the shin."" ""Especially if it's one of my brothers,"" Solange agreed. Charlemagne started to growl. I frowned at him, looking quickly around the room for the source of his alarm. I couldn't find a thing until there was a thump at the front door. We ran for the foyer, Lucy considerably slower behind us. Solange looked through the peephole, then reached for the handle. ""Another gift,"" she sighed. ""Honestly, I thought once the worst of the bloodchange pheromones faded they'd go away."" At the front stoop lay a package wrapped in red foil paper, white rose petals scattered around it. She reached down to pick it up but I grabbed her arm. ""Don't,"" I said. ""It's Montmartre. I can smell him on it."" I nudged her back, reaching for my sword. ""Go inside."" I didn't wait to see if she'd listened, only kicked the door shut in her face. I was climbing off the porch when a pale shadow was suddenly at my elbow. I only narrowly avoided decapitating Logan. He bent out of the way of my blade, graceful as a dancer. His pretty face was grim. ""There's someone in the woods,"" he said. ""I know. Host,"" I added. I knew that smell, however faint-- blood, lilies, and wine. Montmartre's personal army always smelled the same. ""Stay here,"" he ordered. ""I'm a Hound,"" I told him. ""This is what I do. You stay here."" �57� BLOOD FEUD ""Like hell."" ""Then stay out of my way."" ""Like hell,"" he repeated. We moved like smoke between the cedars and maple trees lining the drive, toward the fields bordering the forest. I kept my sword lowered so the moonlight wouldn't flash off the blade and give us away. Charlemagne padded beside me, eager but silent. The trees towered over us in their mossy dresses, branches crowned with leaves and owls and sleeping hawks. The ground was soft underfoot, ferns touching our legs as we passed. Even the insects fell silent; not a single cricket or grasshopper gave away its position. Only the river sang quietly to herself in the distance. Logan stopped, jerked his head to the right. I followed his gaze, nodded once to tell him I saw what he saw. A single white rose petal, trampled into the mud. For someone who wore lace cuffs when he wasn't bare chested, Logan knew how to track. The wind shifted and my nostrils flared. The smell of bloody lilies was stronger now, thick as incense. We followed it, splitting up in unspoken agreement around a copse of oak trees. Logan went left, I stayed right. This, at least, was something I was comfortable with. Tracking the Host was what I did. It sat easier on my skin than polite conversation and royal politics. I was almost looking forward to it. There were two of them left, though it smelled as if there'd been more. They were quick, but not quick enough. Logan went ahead to block them off and I crept in behind them. One of them hissed. �58� Isabeau ""Do you hear--"" He didn't finish his question. Instead he spun on one foot to face me with a leer. I didn't waste time leering back, only leaped forward with my sword flashing. ""A Hound whelp,"" he spat. ""A little far from home, aren't you?"" ""No farther than you."" He swung out with a fist, confident of his strength. I danced backward, cocked an eyebrow in his direction. ""Serving Montmartre's made you fat and lazy,"" I taunted him. His face mottled with rage and he roared, attacking again. Anger made him clumsy and easy to avoid. I flitted around him like a hummingbird. Charlemagne stood to the side, waiting for a command. Logan engaged his companion before they could join forces. ""Quit playing with him and finish him,"" he grunted, ducking a dagger strike. The Host who was trying his best to dismember me had a similar dagger, curved and nearly as long as a sword. There was no crossbow, no gun loaded with bullets fi lled with holy water. It was a favorite among the Host, stolen from fallen Helios-Ra agents. This one, though, was dressed for hunting and infiltrating, not battle. I noticed these details dispassionately, concentrating on staying light on my feet. Our movements grew faster, more vicious until we must have looked like a blur, just a succession of colors, like paint smears on a wet canvas. Logan dispatched his opponent, ash settling on the nearby ferns. He bent to pick something up out of the clothes left behind. �59� BLOOD FEUD I parried a stab at my heart, the chain-mail patch sewn into my tunic jingling faintly. I aimed for his head, moving with deliberate and deceptive slowness. He blocked it, leaning back instinctively. I took advantage of his position and the momentum of my swing and jabbed at his lower leg. I caught him by surprise and he stumbled back, cursing. Blood seeped down his leg, splattered into the undergrowth. I moved in for the kill but he was gone, running through the woods. I probably could have caught up to him, could certainly follow the trail of blood droplets. Which was the point. Logan wiped blood from a cut on his arm, shaking his head. ""You're as good as they say you are,"" he said. ""I'm surprised you didn't dust him."" ""Better to give him a few minutes' head start."" ""Why's that? Didn't your mother teach you it's rude to play with your food?"" ""I wouldn't drink from him if I was starving. He's wounded and he'll go back to his pack. If we're lucky that cut won't heal until he's led us there."" Logan stared at me, then at the thick green undergrowth. Even slowed down, the Host would be moving fast enough not to leave footsteps. Not flying exactly, but certainly a speed-enhanced float, which was difficult to track. Much more difficult than tracking a trail of blood, even in a forest thick with the scents and markings of various vampires and assorted animals. Logan whistled through his teeth. ""I'm definitely impressed."" He reached for the phone in his �60� Isabeau pocket. ""Let me make a call and then let's get the bastard. What the hell did they want this time? Solange has already turned."" ""Montmartre,"" I said flatly. ""They were leaving a gift for your sister at the front door."" ""Son of a bitch. Is this a Host symbol?"" He showed me the small wooden disk he'd plucked up out of the ashes of his attacker. It was engraved with a rose and three daggers. ""The assassin who tried to dust my mother tonight had a tattoo like this."" ""I've never seen it before,"" I said. ""There's something else going on here, something we're missing."" He spoke curtly into the phone and then tossed his hair out of his eyes. ""Let's go."" ""I can do this alone,"" I assured him. ""I'm quite capable."" ""Mmm-hmmm,"" he murmured noncommittally. We went swiftly, but not so swiftly that we'd catch up before he'd had a chance to lead us anywhere interesting. It was uncomplicated work. The surprise came in the form of a piece of fabric, pinned to a narrow birch tree, gleaming pale as snow. The silk was indigo, faded with age and encrusted with silver-thread embroidery. The delicate stitching showed a fleur-de-lys and the frayed end of a tattered ribbon. I knew that scrap of cloth, knew it intimately. I shivered, reaching for my sword again. �61�" "Ashton Kutcher: “Pledging Your Love On Twitter or Facebook Is the Modern-Day Equivalent of Sending Flowers to the Office” December 9, 2010 11:38 AM Andreas Rentz / Getty Images Ashton says that sending that special person in your life a romantic message on Twitter or Facebook is the equivalent of “sending flowers to the office”, because “you are declaring your love for everyone to see.” He adds “Whether you like it or not, the digital age has produced a new format for modern romance, and natural selection may be favoring the quick-thumbed quip peddler over the confident, ice-breaking alpha-male.” As a lady myself, and pretty modern, I might add… I don’t think that even compares… What do you think? Is he right? Is a dozen roses the same as a love message on your wall? Which one’s better?" "The experiences of the “M” family described by Ritchie et al1 in this issue of JAMA are the topic of conversations among many baby boomers coping with aging parents who can no longer manage to live on their own. Although assisted living facilities or continuing care retirement communities are attractive options for individuals who recognize that they are slowing down, such options are paid for out of pocket; those who cannot afford them can either receive unpaid help from family or friends, pay for in-home care of which only a portion may be covered by insurance, or enter a nursing home and spend down to Medicaid—at great cost to the government and taxpayers. Encouraging aging adults to remain in their homes or live with their families would seem desirable from an individual and societal perspective.." "Context The risk of acquiring babesiosis by blood transfusion is largely unknown since in areas where it is endemic it is often an asymptomatic infection. Objective To investigate and treat a cluster of blood transfusion–associated babesiosis cases. Design Case series and epidemiologic investigation. Setting Urban inner-city hospital. Patients Six persons who received Babesia microti–infected blood components from a donor. Main Outcome Measure Diagnosis and successful therapy of babesiosis following transfusion. Results Six individuals (1 adult, 1 child, and 4 neonates) were exposed to products from a single blood donation by an asymptomatic Babesia-infected donor. Three of the 6 exposed patients became parasitemic. Polymerase chain reaction testing, animal inoculation studies, and indirect immunofluorescent antibody testing were used to confirm the presence of Babesia microti in the donor's blood and to establish the presence of infection in 3 of the 6 recipients. The 3 infected recipients and 1 additional recipient were treated without incident. Conclusion Physicians should consider babesiosis in the differential diagnosis of a febrile hemolytic disorder after blood transfusion. Prompt diagnosis is important since babesiosis is responsive to antibiotic therapy and, untreated, can be a fatal disease in certain risk groups. Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease of animals that occasionally occurs in humans. In the United States, most cases of babesiosis occur in the Northeast and are caused by the rodent parasite Babesia microti, an intraerythrocytic protozoan transmitted by the northern deer tick, Ixodes dammini.1 Babesiosis is prevalent in the coastal areas and islands of New England and New York. More recently, cases of babesiosis caused by various Babesia species have been reported from California, Washington, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.2 Evidence suggests that because most B microti infections are asymptomatic or are not diagnosed for other reasons, Babesia infection is more common than the several hundred reported tick-borne cases would suggest.3 The clinical manifestations of babesiosis vary from asymptomatic infection to severe and sometimes fatal disease characterized by fever, hemolytic anemia, hemoglobinuria, and renal failure.2 Asplenic individuals and patients with underlying immunodeficiency, eg, elderly patients or patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, are particularly susceptible to severe manifestations.4,5 Because asymptomatic parasitemia can be prolonged for months to years,6 and the parasite can remain infective under blood-banking conditions,7 transmission of Babesia is a risk of blood transfusion. The blood components that have been implicated in transfusion babesiosis include liquid-stored erythrocytes, frozen-deglycerolized red cells, and platelet concentrates, which usually contain residual erythrocytes.8 With the substantial increase in the white-tailed deer population (the preferred host for the adult tick) and the widening range of the tick vector,1 an increase in the incidence of babesiosis and transfusion-transmitted infections is possible. We describe a cluster of cases of transfusion-transmitted babesiosis. Six persons were exposed to components from a single blood donation by an asymptomatic Babesia-infected donor and 3 became demonstrably parasitemic. At least 300 thin-smear fields were examined at a magnification of 1000. If no parasites were identified, at least 300 thick-smear fields were examined at a magnification of 1000. Serum specimens were tested at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga, by indirect immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) assay for reactivity to B microti. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anticoagulated blood (0.2-1.0 mL) from the donor and recipients was inoculated intraperitoneally into golden hamsters. Giemsa-stained blood from tail vein snips was examined weekly for 8 weeks for parasitemia. Blood from the donor and recipients was examined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for parasite DNA. The primers used were Bab1 (5′-CTTAGTATAAGCTTTTATACAGC-3′) and Bab4 (5′-ATAGGTCAGAAACTTGAATGATACA-3′).9 Parasite DNA was extracted from blood using the XTRAX Kit (Gull Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah). The index case (patient 1) was a 44-day-old, full-term male infant who was ventilator dependent and had been hospitalized for his entire life. On the 22nd day of life, he was transfused with 20 mL/kg (60 mL) of packed red blood cells because his hematocrit was 0.27. He had received no other transfusions. Twenty-two days later he became febrile (temperature, 39°C). Total white blood cell count was 24.0 × 109/L with 13.2 × 109/L neutrophils, 0.24 × 109/L band forms, 7.7 × 109/L lymphocytes, and 2.9 × 109/L monocytes; hematocrit was 0.35 and platelet count was 8.8 × 109/L. Examination of the peripheral smear revealed intraerythrocytic ring forms, consistent with either Plasmodium or B microti with an estimated 1% parasitemia. The diagnosis of babesiosis was confirmed by the presence of pathognomonic intraerythrocytic tetrad forms and by PCR results that were positive for B microti DNA. Therapy with oral quinine sulfate (25 mg/kg per day) and intravenous clindamycin phosphate (20 mg/kg per day) was initiated. He remained febrile for the first 4 days of therapy, the parasitemia increased to 8%, and the hematocrit fell to 0.31. On day 5, the quinine dosage was increased to 30 mg/kg per day, clindamycin therapy was continued, and atovaquone therapy, 45 mg/kg per day, was added. The following day, the parasitemia fell to less than 3% and the fever subsided. By the fourth day following the addition of atovaquone therapy, no parasites were seen on blood smears. The findings of daily smears for the next 2 weeks were consistently negative for parasites; PCR done 3 weeks following treatment was also negative for Babesia DNA. The infant's pretreatment serum had no antibody to malaria but showed a rising titer to B microti antigen (Table 1). The infant's mother had not traveled outside the New York City metropolitan area, and had never received a blood transfusion. No parasites were seen in her blood smear, and her IFA titer to B microti antigen was 1:8 or lower. The donor was a resident of Suffolk County (Long Island), New York, an area where babesiosis is endemic. During the fall of 1996, he had taken 3 hunting trips near his home. He did not recall finding ticks on his body. An interview with the donor when he donated blood (January 1997) was unremarkable; he had remained well thereafter. No parasites were seen when his blood smear was examined on postdonation day 45, but his IFA titer to B microti antigen was 1:1024. Untransfused cryoprecipitate from the implicated donation had an IFA titer of 1:1024. In addition, a smear of blood obtained from the remnant (tubing) sample of the implicated packed red blood cell unit showed a single ring form consistent with B microti, and the PCR results were positive for B microti DNA. A hamster inoculated with blood from the donor (postdonation day 45) did not become parasitemic. The donor's antibody titer as measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to Borrelia burgdorferi antigen was negative. Five additional individuals were identified as having received portions of the implicated blood donation and were evaluated for babesiosis. Three premature neonates received packed red blood cells (20 mL/kg; volume ranged from 16 to 40 mL); a 70-year-old woman with a history of thalassemia and gastrointestinal bleeding was transfused with 220 mL of packed red blood cells; and an 11-year-old boy receiving chemotherapy was transfused with platelets from the implicated donation. The evaluations and outcomes of these 5 patients are summarized in Table 1. Two additional recipients besides the index case became infected, but neither showed signs of clinical illness. All recipients were tested for antibody to B microti, had blood smears examined daily, and had blood inoculated into hamsters. On the 11th day of daily monitoring (posttransfusion day 40), patient 2 was afebrile but had positive blood smear results with less than 1% parasitemia and positive PCR results. Treatment with oral atovaquone, 40 mg/kg per day, and oral azithromycin, 12 mg/kg per day, was given for 7 days. The regimen was well tolerated and results of smears became negative on the fourth treatment day. Hamsters inoculated with blood drawn on the fifth treatment day became parasitemic; inoculation of hamsters with blood obtained 8 weeks after completion of therapy failed to demonstrate parasitemia and the PCR results were negative. Serological test results showed a rise in B microti antibody titer. The infant was monitored after discharge and was healthy and thriving at age 1 year. All test results, including daily blood smears, remained negative for patients 3 and 4 (Table 1) Patient 3 was treated prophylactically with atovaquone and azithromycin. The adult recipient, patient 5, had a blood smear with a 3% parasitemia (posttransfusion day 28). The results of serological testing, PCR analysis, and hamster inoculation were positive (Table 1 ). Although afebrile and asymptomatic, she was treated with a 7-day course of oral quinine (650 mg 3 times daily) and oral clindamycin (10 mg/kg 3 times daily). No parasites were seen in her blood smear on the fifth day of therapy. She has remained asymptomatic and blood smears and PCR results have remained negative. Patient 6, who received platelets, remained asymptomatic, and no parasites were ever detected in his blood smear; IFA titer and hamster inoculation were negative. This is the first report of transmission of B microti to multiple recipients of a single contaminated blood unit and only the second of transfusion-acquired babesiosis in the neonatal host.10 The risk for transmission of B microti infection via contaminated blood components has been recognized since the late 1970s. However, direct measures of risk are not available and estimates of the likelihood of acquiring Babesia from a unit of blood are based on reported cases or seroepidemiologic studies. Including those in the present report, more than 20 cases of posttransfusion babesiosis have been reported. Since the number of blood units donated each year in the United States is approximately 12 million, the annual incidence of recognized posttransfusion babesiosis has been less than 1 per 1 million units of donated blood.11,12 However, the risk of transmission by blood components may vary by region. For example, in a study of surgical patients from Connecticut, a state in which 2% to 4% of some outpatient populations have been found to be seropositive,3 the risk of acquiring Babesia infection was 0.17% (1/601) per unit of packed cells.13 Although B microti is the second most commonly reported cause of transfusion-acquired parasitic infection,14 testing of all blood donors for evidence of past or present B microti infection has not been considered practical; neither is screening of high-risk donors based on residence or tick exposure.15,16 In the United States, blood banks do not routinely ask blood donors about recent tick bites, although donors who report a history of babesiosis are deferred.3 However, since most infections with B microti are subclinical and, therefore, undiagnosed, the question ""Have you ever had babesiosis?"" will not identify most donors with past or present infection. Currently, the IFA test is the serologic test of choice for the detection of B microti antibody. This test is reliable, although time consuming, labor intensive, and subject to qualitative interpretation, and it does not lend itself to mass screening. Similarly, PCR testing is not generally available, and its utility for large-scale testing for babesiosis is unknown. Thus, better screening tools are needed as well as better assessment of the risk babesiosis poses to the blood supply. All of the previously reported cases of transfusion-acquired babesiosis were in patients who became moderately to severely ill from their infections. In adults, the most severe and occasionally fatal cases of babesiosis (both tick- and transfusion-acquired) have occurred in splenectomized and other immunocompromised individuals.4,5,17 The presence of Howell-Jolly and Heinz bodies in the peripheral circulation of newborns has raised questions about the phagocytic capacity of the spleens of newborns.18 The phagocytic activity of the spleen has been demonstrated to have a critical role in the clearance of B microti in the golden hamster model.19 Studies of phagocytic function in the newborn rat have indicated that although splenic phagocytic activity was significantly impaired at birth, it rapidly increased to adult levels during the first 2 weeks of life.20 Rapid maturation of splenic function may explain why infected infants do not uniformly succumb to overwhelming Babesia infection. Cellular immunity also seems to be important for resistance to and recovery from babesiosis, as indicated by studies in nude mice.21 The increased susceptibility of newborn mice to severe infection with other intracellular pathogens suggests that neonates also might have impaired ability to clear B microti, even with a functional spleen.22 These considerations prompted the aggressive therapeutic as well as prophylactic approach in the management of babesiosis in the infected and exposed newborns. Quinine and clindamycin, standard therapy for babesiosis, were initially used for the treatment of patient 1. However, because of the persistent and rising parasitemia, atovaquone therapy was added on the fourth day of treatment. The parasitemia resolved by the fourth day of combined quinine, clindamycin, and atovaquone therapy. The use of atovaquone was prompted by 2 recent studies demonstrating the efficacy of atovaquone in the hamster model.23,24 When used as monotherapy, atovaquone was found to be effective for both treatment and prophylaxis. However, other studies have shown that with monotherapy, recrudescence and development of high-grade resistance appeared, which were not encountered with the atovaquone-azithromycin combination.23 Atovaquone and azithromycin were selected for the therapy and prophylaxis, respectively of patients 2 and 3 and were well tolerated in both cases. This adds to the growing anecdotal experience for the use of atovaquone and azithromycin in human cases of B microti infections.23,25 Physicians, especially in areas where the disease is endemic, should consider babesiosis in the differential diagnosis of a febrile hemolytic disorder after blood transfusion. Prompt diagnosis is important because babesiosis is amenable to antibiotic therapy and untreated, in certain risk groups, can be a fatal disease.." Gender and Conversation”. "We offer you to download free games for Cherry Mobile W6i. Our system will select the most appropriate game files. To see all mobile games, click on the link that you see below, or select one of the genres of java games. Cherry Mobile W6i To view all compatible games for Cherry Mobile W6i, click the button:" "Saxophonist Rita Ferreira self tittled album is almost a tribute to one of the fathers of Bossa Nova, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Six out of the nine compositions on the album are by Jobim. Ferreira warm and welcoming tone on the sax is perfect to play Jobim's music. The album includes beautiful interpretations of ""Fotografia"", ""Vivo sonhando"", ""Ligia"", ""Corcovado"", ""Este seu olhar"" and ""Inutil Paisagem"". Also on the album is one sublime original by Ferreira. ""Pipoca Aqui"" dedicated to her dog. The other two songs on the release ""Manha de Carnaval"" and ""Gentle Rain"" are also classics by another great brazilian composer, Luis Bonfa. Tracks:""Manha de Carnaval"", ""Gentle Rain"" ""Fotografia"", ""Pipoca Aqui"", ""Vivo sonhando"", ""Ligia"", ""Corcovado"", ""Este seu olhar"", ""Inutil Paisag!" "Sonoma Jazz + May 21 - May 24, 2009 Aspen CO 81611 USA Featured Artists Keb' Mo', Lavay Smith, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Joe Cocker, Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, and Ziggy Marley" "I love entrepreneurs. I love being one. I love working with them. I love events like last week’s Startup Riot where you get to spend a day with 50 startups. I love the way an entrepreneur looks at a problem and sees a solution from an angle most people couldn’t see. I love how entrepreneurs say, “bad economy? What does that matter to me, I’m about to change the damn world.” I love the passion that only an entrepreneur can have for his/her idea. The blind, all-consuming, never-quit passion. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how someone that doesn’t have their own company, but rather works at a company, can still embody that entrepreneurial spirit. Here are a few tips on being an entrepreneur…with a job: 1. Work at a place that inspires you. If you can’t do that… 2. Make the place you work inspiring. Be inspiring. Find ways to make change. Get on committees at work that will allow you to change the vibe. Get involved in projects you care about. 2.5 But only work at a place that will allow you to do this. Don’t settle. Putting lipstick on a pig isn’t going to solve your problems. 3. Make the impossible possible. Entrepreneurs always think they can solve a problem. Make that your first reaction. “Huh, I bet I can figure out a way to do THAT.” 4. Cluster with people at your company that you enjoy, that will challenge you, that have the same vibe you are looking for. The best startups typically are a group of entrepreneurs working together, not in silos. 5. Be flexible. The ability to change the way you think and work if there is a better way is a quality of successful entrepreneurs and will serve you well no matter where you work. 6. Find mentors. I had an amazing advisory board at Spunlogic and continue to have mentors that guide me. Sometimes entrpreneurs find mentors with their investors. You can probably find some both inside and outside your company. Everyone should have mentors. 7. Celebrate. When you have a startup and you get your 1st customer, you celebrate. When you get your 100th customer, you celebrate. Typically at a company you work for, especially large companies, people forget to celebrate. At a startup each sale represents your lifeline. 8. Be positive. I have never met a successful entrepreneur that wasn’t positive. 9. Have ideas. Pitch new service lines or products to your company. Invent new ways to get stuff done. You’d be surprised how infrequent people do this at a company. Here’s a great video from Grasshopper to get the juices flowing. Now go out (or in) and be an entrepreneur. Pingback: Tweets that mention How to be an entrepreneur…with a job -- Topsy.com() Pingback: Tweets that mention How to be an entrepreneur…with a job -- Topsy.com() Pingback: Why I never feel like I have a job() Pingback: 10 mistakes I’ve made so you won’t have to() Pingback: What Your Staff Can’t Do When Collecting Debt | Return Customers() Pingback: All human beings are entrepreneurs() Pingback: All human beings are entrepreneurs | enes bahadır() Pingback: 10 mistakes I’ve made so you won’t have to | Let's Learn English()" "Veterans Day Published November 10, 2012 at 500 × 333 in We recognize our veterans on this day U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bobbie Ohm walks with Nero, a working military dog, to search for explosives during a joint explosive detection training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on Dec. 16, 2010." "There's been a lot of PCI chatter going on the blogosphere, and having followed the standard for years now, I figured I'd toss in my .02c via SC Mag. Firms seeking PCI compliance face dilemma ""Like the laws of the land, the impact of industry regulation is dictated by the capability to enforce regulatory law. Manpower and funding are required. Without resources available, laws and regulations don’t matter much. In the U.S., our roadways are maintained and kept safe, marked with street signs, lined with guardrails and patrolled by law enforcement with funds collected from drivers’ license and vehicle registration fees. The cost of enforcement is what drives adoption and someone has to cough up the cash. The question for PCI-DSS is: who?"". Hey Mike, actually thats not how I meant that to read, but I can see how it would be confusing. I meant prior to 2006, they only had to scan for ""network"" layer vulnerabilities. Later, PCI included the need to scan ""custom web applications"" for things lists on the OWASP Top Ten. Your remaining statements is my understanding as well." "Wow!! This book was so not what I expected from the title! I was expecting some sort of love story but was pleasantly surprised by some of the best love and relationship advice I've ever read. Having just gone through a divorce, a lot of the book really hit home for me. It's written in a conversational tone, like a girlfriend telling you what's what. It's common sense but the kind you don't think of for yourself while you're going through a situation. Joanne delivers the advice with personal anecdotes from her own life and you immediately remember the same thing happening to you. The book itself is preceded by essays, including one which literally made me sob out loud. I won't say any more about that...it's something you have to read for yourself. My opinion? Every woman from 15 to 85 should read and take this book to heart. It probably wouldn't hurt a few men I know to read it either!! You can find Joanne at Amazon, Goodreads, and Facebook. Check her out!! Disclaimer: I was provided with an e-book edition of My Love to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are strictly my own. Jerrilynn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of My Love. I'm delighted you liked it. Joanne" "Zooey Deschanel Joseph Gordon-Levitt Wants to Know What You’re Doing for New Year’s Eve By Jewcy Staff December 31, 2012 So does Zoeey Deschanel! ‘New Girl’ Gets an Elderly Jewish Makeover in Parody Video ‘Old Girl’ By Jewcy Staff November 28, 2012 Who’s that girl? It’s Muriel Rosenberg Network Jews: Schmidt from ‘New Girl’ By Betsy Morais April 24, 2012 The hair product-gooping, driving moccasin-wearing scene stealer on Fox’s hit show, ‘New Girl’ ADVERTISEMENT" "Suzanne Fields | Professors of English literature and language have a complaint, as in Chaucer's ""Complaint to His Empty Purse."" There aren't enough jobs to go around. Academic presses are cutting back on the number of scholarly books they publish, and professors have to publish or perish. If they can't get a book published they never make it to the tenured track. More than 11,000 English literature and modern-language professors met in New York City the other day for the annual conference of the Modern Language Association, not to talk about modern language, but about jobs, and why there aren't many. There's been the sharpest decline in language and literary teaching jobs since the 1992 recession, falling from 983 in 2002 to 792 for 2003. Only half of those offer a tenured track. Competition is fierce for the 977 students who have just received their doctorates in English, as well as for those who have been looking for better jobs for years. Although the learned elites usually blame the economy, there's something much simpler at work here. The professors have lost touch with their audience. Somewhere in the cracks between the ""Derridadaist"" and the Neo-Marxist, the Poststructuralist and the Deconstructionist, literature got lost. Between the New Historicist and Biopoeticist, radical feminist and post-colonialist perspectives, the language was hopelessly garbled. The profs tried to carve niches in gender, ethnic, race, ""queer"" and multicultural studies, dreaming sugar-plum fantasies of writing readable books that would cross over into the mainstream, but most of them settled into the swamp of arcane language that made lots of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Literally. (A highly literate curmudgeon of my acquaintance feigns sympathy for these job-hunting Ph.D.s: ""It's a shame they've all been thrown on the job market just as all the gasoline stations have gone to self-service."") English language and literature courses once emphasized teaching what Matthew Arnold called ""the best that is known and thought in the world."" Some writers were dropped from basic anthologies when their work could not stand the test of time and others who had been unfairly neglected were added. It wasn't really difficult to arrive at a consensus of what was the ""best that's known and thought."" Critical theories influenced methods for teaching, but developing an appreciation for the flexibility, complexity and versatility of the language was linked to the ultimate goal of understanding great literature. It was the teacher's job to help the student unlock the brilliance of syntax and structure that was the engine for the imagination. Whether for English majors who supped on literature as a main course or for sophomores who merely snacked on it as appetizer, the purpose of teaching was to enhance an appreciation of life and language through literature. Professors today are more likely to cook up a multicultural stew with politically correct tastes that shrink the appetite with indigestible food for thought. Stephen Greeenblatt, a Harvard professor who is president of the Modern Language Association, dispatched ""A Call to Action"" to all his members, suggesting that the problem in academia may be the reliance on ""scholarly"" books as a requirement for promotion of young scholars. Maybe, but that's only a fraction of the problem. It's the nature of the books and the critical theories behind them that's the problem. In the hodgepodge known as modern scholarship, students of literature are taught that there is no ""Shakespeare himself."" The actual author is the reader. There's no such thing as beauty or truth, common sense is the ""bourgeois status quo"" and there's no distinction between ""text"" and theory. While standing in line applying for jobs, these out-of-work Ph.D.s might profitably read ""Postmodern Pooh"" by Frederick Crews, a hilarious send-up of the arrogant professors of postmodern scholarship. He makes particular fun of Stanley Fish, the scholar celebrity who was wooed away from Duke University to be a dean at the University of Illinois at Chicago, which aspires to be prestigious, for a salary of $249,000 per. Mr. Fish has never written a crossover book, but he's a ""crossover person."" In the Crews satire, he's ""N. Mack Hobbs,"" an MLA star who measures merit by salary and who narrates his rise to fame in an autobiography called ""Soldier in the War on Poverty."" He belongs to the Marie Antoinette ""let 'em speak jargon"" school of lit crit. ""Left-wing puritanism"" is the problem with his colleagues, says Professor Hobbs. ""Of course, there's nothing wrong per se with being on the left; I myself am all for multiculturalism, affirmative action and the rest of the progressive agenda, which has never posed much of a threat to my career."" If the reader is writer, if there isn't any Stanley Fish himself and if satire is scholarship, that sounds about right. That giant spinning sound is Chaucer himself. The real one. Enjoy this writer's work? Why not sign-up for the daily JWR update. It's free. Just click here. Comment on JWR contributor Suzanne Fields' column by clicking here. Suzanne Fields Archives" "Katy Conner received her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Emmanuel College, while playing softball for the Lady Lions. She received her M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont College. Mrs. Conner is a certified dyslexia tutor and a Center Consultant for Brain Balance Centers. Brain Balance specializes in Processing Disorders such as Autism, Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s using a holistic approach. Mrs. Conner’s son is a former graduate of the program. Mrs. Conner’s hobbies are swimming, reading and photography. She assisted a professional photographer with weddings for 8 years. She has experience with film and digital photography, graphics and design. Mrs. Conner is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Danielsville, Georgia, where she teaches Sunday School and Awanas. Mrs. Conner and her husband, Randy have three children." "Experienced (non manager) jobs in Media Broaden your search Refine your search Industry - Media Remove selection - Advertising 4 - Animation 1 - B2B 3 - Creative 5 - Digital Media 7 - Journalism 2 - Market research 1 - Print 2 - Publishing 3 - TV 1 Job Function - Marketing/PR 1 - Sales 5 Job Level - Experienced (non manager) Remove selection Location Salary - £80,000 - £100,000 Remove selection Hours - Full Time Remove selection Listing Type Education Level Recruiter Type Found 9 Full Time jobs for £80,000 - £100,000 Senior Research Delivery Support Partner [RCUK] The post holder will operate at an institutional level and work across the University’s Research Centres and Designated Researchers. - Expiring today - Top job Building Surveyor This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to develop their role in conservation, caring for built heritage at the National Trust - 2 days left - Top job Business Development Manager - an award winning digital media company A multi award winning media corporation are seeking a Business Development Manager for its business intelligence team. - 7 days ago - Agent- Illustration Agency Our client is an artist representative agency based in London, Berlin and New York City, They are currently looking for an agent with a background ... - 7 days ago - Business Development Manager/Snr Sales Executive A real sales hunter with experience of selling to media clients or creative agenciesis needed urgently for the London operation of one of our favou... - 7 days ago - Business Correspondent Channel 4 News is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Business Correspondent - Expiring today - Account Executive - brilliant integrated agency (contract) Truly fantastic opportunity for an immediately available Account Executive to work for a hugely reputable integrated agency - 10 days ago - Homepage Editor, MailOnline MailOnline is looking for an experienced and talented Homepage Editor to join its expanding global operation. - 14 days ago - Advertising Director - leading b2b portfolio Extensive and award winning b2b portfolio seeks an Advertising Director. - 22 days ago - Business Development Director - high end business intelligence platform High-end content rich business intelligence platform serving the technology sector seeks a Business Development Director - 22 days ago - Sales Director We are now recruiting an experienced Sales Director to work with a global giant within the world of news and information distribution. As Sales Dir... - 3 days left -" "Hat tip to Seth Emerson of the Macon Telegraph who posted a story on Georgia football’s TV ratings for this college football season and how the injured but exciting Bulldogs pulled in a sizable viewing audience. That led us to use the same source to take a look at Kentucky football’s TV ratings this past year. Turns out more people watched Alabama’s 48-7 win over Kentucky back on Oct. 12 than any other UK football game this season. Here are the ratings for UK’s nationally televised games this year, with audience and ratings share: - Sept. 14 – Louisville at UK (ESPN) 2.28M 1.5 - Sept. 21 – Florida at UK (ESPNU) 950K 0.5 - Oct. 12 – Alabama at UK (ESPN2) 2.56M 1.5 - Oct. 24 – UK at Miss State (ESPN) 1.33M 0.9 - Nov. 9 – Missouri at UK (ESPNU) 587K 0.4 - Nov. 23 – UK at Georgia (ESPNU) 953K 0.5 - Nov. 30 – Tennessee at UK (ESPNU) 607K 0.4 Now here are the 10 most-watched nationally televised games this season: - Nov. 30 – Alabama at Auburn (CBS) 13.78M 8.2 - Sept. 14 – Alabama at Texas A&M (CBS) 13.59M 8.5 - Nov. 9 – LSU at Alabama (CBS) 11.90M 6.9 - Nov. 30 – Ohio State at Michigan (ABC) 9.50M 5.8 - Sept. 7 – Notre Dame at Michigan (ESPN) 8.65M 5.3 - Nov. 2 – Miami at Florida State (ABC) 8.35M 5.1 - Aug 31 – Georgia at Clemson (ABC) 8.14M 4.8 - Nov. 23 – Texas A&M at LSU (CBS) 7.51M 4.7 - Sept. 28 – LSU at Georgia (CBS) 7.39M 4.6 - Oct. 5 – Ohio State at Northwestern (ABC) 7.36M Related links - Follow John Clay on Twitter - Like Kentucky.com on Facebook - Recruiting class to “change program” gathers at UK this weekend" "Not surprisingly, God uses His word to do much of this work. In addition, He uses others...even those who have been dead many years. That was the case today. Let me explain. I have a copy of Charles Spurgeon's daily devotional, Morning & Evening. I don't read it every day. Frankly, I don't even read it weekly. But today, I picked it up and read this morning's entry. The scripture text was Joel 2:13, ""Rend your heart and not your garments."" I nearly fell off the sofa. This is exactly what I needed to hear. I needed to be reminded about biblical repentance. Here are Spurgeon's words that really drove the message home for me: ."" So in my mind's eye, I looked to the cross and there was my Savior! The prophet Joel explains why we can have confidence that our repentance will be accepted by God. Because He is ""gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness."" What a blessing!. I am thankful for how gracious God is to His children. He is still doing a work in me. I'm thankful too for Mr. Spurgeon who, just this morning, pointed me to the heart of repentance. 3 comments: Well I'm reading! Glad to hear a good word from you today, Jon. Oh...my lone reader. Thanks. Blessings on you Thad! ...and I'm reading. Merry Christmas to you and yers." "To access subscriptions and personalised features please log in or register Behavioral and Brain Sciences Home Save Journal to My CJO Account Table of Contents - 1999 - Volume 22, Issue 05 First, it is not clear from Gold & Stoljar's definition of biological neuroscience whether it includes computational and representational concepts. If so, then their evaluation of Kandel's theory is problematic. If not, then a more direct refutation of the radical neuron doctrine is available. Second, objections to the psychological sciences might derive not just from the conflation of the radical and the trivial neuron doctrines. There might also be the implicit belief that, for many mental phenomena, adequate theories must invoke neurophysiological concepts and cannot be purely psychological. Copy and paste this code to insert a reference to this article in your blog or online community profile: © Cambridge University Press" "a1 Maastricht University, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Department of Human Biology, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands a2 University of Lausanne, Department of Physiology, 7 Rue du Bugnon, CH-1005, Lausanne, Switzerland Abstract. (Received April 01 2013) (Revised November 22 2013) (Accepted January 31 2014) Key Words: Correspondence c1 Corresponding author: Professor Fred Brouns, email fred.brouns@maastrichtuniversity.nl Footnotes Abbreviations: EFSA, European Food Safety Authority; EU, European Union; HFCS, high-fructose corn syrup; SSB, sugar-sweetened beverages List of Figures and Tables Table 1 Average Western European consumption of the five most common drink categories, including sugar-sweetened beverages( 14 ) Table 2 Average US consumption of the five most common drink categories, including sugar-sweetened beverages( 15 ) Several studies and reports( 1 – 8 ) have indicated an increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) over the period 1970–2005 in the USA and Europe. The SSB category includes sodas (soft drinks), fruit drinks, sports drinks, ready-to-drink sweetened tea and coffee, rice drinks, bean beverages, sugared milk drinks, sugar cane beverages and non-alcoholic wines or malt beverages. The increased intake was related to a high availability of such products in the market, amplified marketing efforts, and larger portion sizes, which increased three- to five-fold over time( 9 ). As such, SSB consumption was suggested to be a considerable amount of total daily energy intake( 10 ). Interestingly, over the last 5 years, the global annual consumption of carbonated soft drinks has remained constant or even has declined( 11 ), while bottled water has increased to more than 1 litre per individual per year in recent years( 12 ). Obesity rates, however, seem to have increased independently of these shifts in beverage intake( 13 ). An overview of the average Western European consumption of the five most common drink categories, including SSB, per capita per year are given in Table 1 ( 14 ). Data from the USA are given in Table 2 ( 15 ). Note that in the USA, carbonated water is replaced by sports drinks in the five most consumed categories. Although data from Table 1 and Table 2 were obtained through trade sources and national statistics (by Euromonitor International( 14 , 15 )), which did not account for wastage and were not corrected for export to other countries, it can be concluded that, even if intake patterns are shifting, consumers in different parts of the world still purchase a relatively high amount of SSB. In this light, the systematic reviews by Malik et al. ( 16 ) in 2006 and Hu & Malik( 17 ) in 2010 concluded that such quantities of SSB consumption were associated with both weight gain and type 2 diabetes prevalence. Moreover, results from a survey in Australia indicated that high SSB intake may be an important predictor of cardiometabolic risk( 18 ). A scientific opinion by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)( 19 ), however, concluded that additional justification for the correlation between SSB consumption and such adverse health effects was required. In this respect, one may question what in SSB could be responsible for these adverse effects on health( 20 ). More specifically, first, is there evidence that specific sugars, such as fructose and glucose, as present in sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), promote excess energy intake? Second, is there evidence that excess energy intake as sugars is more detrimental to health than excess energy as fat, or as complex carbohydrate present in potatoes, rice, refined cereals, and so forth?( 21 ). Since the recent publications of Lustig and co-workers( 22 , 23 ), in which it was suggested that fructose is toxic and should be ‘treated as alcohol’, the daily news all over the world highlighted fructose in SSB as a potential poison. It was proposed that fructose is a causal factor in obesity aetiology, based on the scientific evidence that substantiated that fructose, when consumed in excessive amounts, led to detrimental effects on body-weight regulation, lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis in animals and in human subjects( 24 – 27 ). As a result, an overall reduction in the global consumption of fructose-containing sugars was recommended in recent literature( 1 , 4 , 16 , 28 – 36 ). To achieve this reduction, various measures have been proposed( 37 ), most of which related to extra taxes on foods, such as SSB, that are considered unhealthy because of their high fructose content( 38 – 43 ). However, raising tax levels, and consequently purchase prices, has generally failed to change consumption behaviours( 44 ). In line with this, also the removal of products from the site of availability has been discussed as possibly inappropriate in changing purchase behaviour, since it may result in exchanging the purchase with similar products( 45 ). In the field studies of Wansink et al. ( 45 ), it was evidenced that taxing soft drinks in Utica (New York State) led beer-buying households to increase their purchases of beer. Similarly, taking out snacks and soft drinks from vending machines did not withhold children from buying such products at other locations or finding other alternatives that are also high in sugars, fat, and energy-dense. Moreover, as the human body does not differentiate fructose absorption, whether it comes from HFCS, cane or beet sugar, or from an intrinsic source such as that present in fruits or fruit juices( 19 , 46 , 47 ), would this reduction also be necessary for fruits that contain relatively large amounts of fructose such as apples, apricots and ripe bananas? Should honey also be removed from our diet( 48 )? These questions have confused the typical consumer of sweet (and sweetened) food products( 49 ). This confusion may have been intensified by the issuing of a scientific opinion on fructose by EFSA in 2011. With this, European food manufacturers can claim that ‘consumption of fructose leads to a lower blood glucose rise than consumption of sucrose or glucose’( 50 ). Having evaluated the scientific literature at their disposal( 47 , 51 – 57 ), the EFSA panel assumed that, when fructose replaces sucrose or glucose in foods or beverages, the claimed effect will be obtained. The panel took into account two human intervention studies( 51 , 52 ) that showed a consistent significant reduction in postprandial glycaemic responses. This occurred without disproportionally increasing postprandial insulinaemic responses. Further, the panel noted that the mechanism by which fructose (when replacing sucrose or glucose) in food or beverages could exert the claimed effect was well established. The panel did note that high intakes of fructose (set at ≥ 25 % of total energy) was shown to lead to metabolic complications such as dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance and increased visceral adiposity, based on several review articles( 47 , 53 – 56 ). With this scientific opinion, and related health claim, the panel clearly took a different position from the opinion that fructose is toxic and should be treated as alcohol. So, what is the current status concerning the role of fructose-containing SSB that supply glucose along with fructose? Identifying added fructose as a prime cause of obesity can be misleading to the public, as well as policy makers, about the ‘truth of obesity’ in the case that causality remains unproven. Obesity is recognised to be a multiple-factor-related health problem( 58 ), in which lifestyle factors( 59 ), eating behaviour( 60 ) and socio-economic aspects( 61 ) all play a key role, and fructose intake may be just one among several factors involved in its prevalence. At present, there are reasons to believe that isolated reductions in added fructose-containing sugar intake, as recently investigated( 62 , 63 ), will not lead to a decrease in obesity prevalence. When similar isolated reductions were undertaken concerning added fats( 64 ), the desired overall reduction in fat intake and development of low-fat/light products were not observed( 65 ). Fructose is considered by some authors to be a significant culprit for obesity and related disorders based on three categories of arguments: A plethora of unbalanced reviews on the topic have recently been published( 23 , 66 , 67 ), including citations to other reviews instead of addressing the authentic data. In the present review, we therefore look at evidence regarding both positive and negative effects of fructose and fructose-containing sugar sources on obesity, as described in recent peer-reviewed research papers. Metabolic effects of fructose In order to study the effects of fructose on metabolism, scientists have generally used dosages high enough to observe some significant effects, mostly in animal studies and sometimes in human intervention research. Based on recent publications( 27 , 56 , 68 , 69 ), we summarise a number of key findings from studies with high to excessive fructose intakes. It is important to note that fructose intake varies between individuals, based on their daily consumption patterns( 70 ). Through a 2008 US survey in 21 483 children and adults, it was found that the mean intake of fructose was 9·7 (standard error of difference 0·1) % of total energy intake, and that 95 % of these sampled individuals consumed less than 19·5 (standard error of difference 0·7) % of fructose as part of their total energy intake( 70 ). Therefore, in the discussion below, we assume fructose intake to be excessive if its pure intake amount is larger than 20 % of daily energy. Already in 1993, researchers( 71 ) agreed that excessive fructose consumption (then defined as 7·5 % to 70 % of total energy intake) induces immediate de novo lipogenesis in both animals and humans, because, in different experimental settings, it circumvented substrate inhibition feedback mechanisms that are present for glucose when it enters glycolysis. It was shown that the dietary fructose fraction not converted to lactate in the intestinal epithelium was rapidly taken up by the liver, where it was subsequently converted first into fructose-1-phosphate, and then to triose-phosphate and pyruvate/lactate. These are both potential substrates for liver glycogen synthesis and for fatty acid production, leading to an increased TAG release from the liver into blood. Also, it was found that fructose stimulated key lipogenic enzymes by activating sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c) in the livers of mice( 72 ). In addition, it was found that high fructose loads (50 % of total diet) led to an increase in PPARγ co-activator 1α and 1β (PGC-1α and PGC-1β) which promoted insulin resistance and lipogenesis( 73 , 74 ), as well as decreased insulin receptor activation and insulin receptor substrate phosphorylation( 75 ). Subsequently, lipogenesis induced by this high fructose load was associated with the formation of larger fat deposits in adipose tissue and muscle, in animal models( 73 , 74 ). However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no results of long-term human intervention studies available in which comparable quantities of fructose were investigated. One short-term intervention study (96 h) examined the effects of 50 % excess energy as fructose, sucrose or glucose, and indicated that, even under these drastic conditions, de novo lipogenesis remained a minor pathway for fructose disposal in both lean and obese women( 76 ). Hyperuricaemia may occur as a consequence of rapid fructose entry from portal blood into the liver, where fructose will reduce the total adenosine nucleotide (TAN) pool in liver cells. A degradation of hepatic TAN will result in the production of uric acid. In a within-subjects intervention, this was measured in obese men and women where pure fructose intake provided 30 % of total energy intake( 77 ). Chronic hyperuricaemia was also proposed to act as a promoter of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes development( 78 ). Based on recent findings from in vivo research in fructose-fed rats, it was suggested that uric acid may impair the action of insulin by decreasing insulin-mediated muscle vasodilatation( 79 ). In addition, it may possibly act as an intracellular mediator to enhance hepatic de novo lipogenesis( 80 ). It remains unclear if these metabolic consequences can occur in humans considering moderate fructose intake level and complex dietary composition. We will discuss this in detail below. In older adults consuming fructose daily through SSB, fructose led to stressful conditions in hepatocytes( 81 ) resulting in the release of TNF-α, a strong pro-inflammatory messenger involved in insulin resistance development( 82 ). Also in rats, excessive fructose intake (>62 % of total energy) induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction, resulting in hypertension( 83 ). In summary, it appears that excessive fructose intake can have deleterious metabolic effects in both animals and humans. In contrast to these deleterious effects observed in animal models and in human trials with excessive intakes, the metabolic effects of fructose presented in ordinary human diets remain poorly investigated and highly controversial. The assumption that fructose was directly involved in the occurrence of obesity relied on correlation data between the increase in HFCS consumption and obesity prevalence in the USA. This assumption has been considered as misleading for several reasons. First, the correlation of HFCS and obesity data only happened in North America. In Europe, there was also an increase in obesity prevalence during the same period, but HFCS was not consumed to any significant amount. Moreover, the term HFCS often led individuals to believe that it had a very high fructose content. In fact, the relative proportion of fructose to glucose in HFCS 55 (55 % fructose; used in most soft drinks) and HFCS 42 (42 % fructose; mostly used in non-beverage applications) is not that different from sucrose (50:50 %)( 46 ), although absolute levels as analysed in drinks may vary. In this respect, free fructose content in sucrose-sweetened acid-containing beverages, such as colas, was found to be increased during storage due to acid-induced sucrose hydrolysis( 84 , 85 ). A prospective cohort study( 86 ) indicated that higher consumption of SSB was associated with a higher risk of CHD. Additionally, a cross-sectional study( 34 ) and two other cohort studies( 87 , 88 ) positively associated a reduction in SSB consumption with a reduction of disease risk factors such as elevated blood pressure or weight gain. It should be mentioned, however, that relevant intervention studies with such risk factors as end-point are lacking. Interestingly, four large cohort studies showed no relationship between moderate sugar intake and type 2 diabetes( 89 – 92 ). The question of whether the aforementioned effects are really caused by fructose can therefore not be answered by the observational data since these show associations, not causality. In this respect, it is important to note that through analysis of the same set of data, a positive association between obesity risk and SSB intakes was found without adjustment for total energy intake( 93 ). These outcomes from the modelling analyses may indicate that SSB consumption was not associated with obesity risk if potential impact of total energy intake was accounted for. In this light, a meta-analysis( 93 ), a descriptive time-series study( 94 ) and a cohort study( 95 ) did report a relationship between sugar intake or SSB intake and diabetes, dyslipidaemia and cardiometabolic risk factors. In all these studies, however, the relationship disappeared when the analysis was adjusted for body weight, strongly suggesting that obesity rather than sugar intake may be the factor associated with the disease status or biomarkers mentioned. Goran et al. ( 96 ) did find that diabetes prevalence was 20 % higher in European Union (EU) countries with a higher availability of HFCS, as compared with countries with low availability. The authors stated that these differences were retained after adjusting for country-level estimates of BMI, population and gross domestic product. An analysis of the study, however, shed an interesting light on the reliability of these findings. The cited HFCS consumption data for the EU countries were, in fact, not consumption data at all but rather production data. In the EU, HFCS travels freely across EU borders and can thus be consumed anywhere. For instance, the article stressed that Hungary consumed significant amounts of HFCS and also showed a higher prevalence of diabetes( 97 ). In reality, most HFCS from Hungary, which was one of Europe's leading producers of this ingredient, was exported( 98 ). Consumption and production figures are, as such, two entirely different things. Even if export and import figures were accounted for, food spoilage (which can be up to 30 %( 99 )) makes a serious impact on the above findings. This is also the case in many other epidemiological research papers that have used sugar production or disappearance data as the bases for correlations with obesity, as well as papers that cite such data for building their arguments. More recently, Basu et al. ( 100 ) used food supply data from the UN FAO to capture the market availability of different food items worldwide. From this, the authors concluded that an increase in sugar availability was associated with higher diabetes prevalence after testing for potential selection biases and controlling for other food types, total energy intake, overweight and obesity, period effects, and several socio-economic variables such as ageing, urbanisation and income. As discussed, the market availability of food is a debatable indicator for sugar consumption. In this respect, a recent New York Times article by Strom( 101 ) pointed out that, due to incorrect methodology, as discussed by Muth( 102 ), US sugar consumption in recent years has been overestimated by >20 %. Interestingly, the author implied that sugar consumption has not risen substantially since the 1980 s. This makes many assumptions based on higher production or per capita consumption data unsubstantiated. In addition, data obtained from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, in 2005–2010( 21 ), concluded that total energy from added sugars remained rather constant, or even declined in some segments of the population, in recent years. Moreover, the consumption of added sugar through beverages contributed to only one-third of total added sugar intake, indicating that the energy from added sugars mostly came from foods rather than beverages. In animal models, excessive-fructose diets lead to hyperphagia, obesity and the development of a metabolic syndrome( 27 ). In human subjects, however, evidence is scarce. Short-term studies that used large amounts of fructose have led to relatively modest changes in metabolic profile (including hypertriacylglycerolaemia) and a moderate decrease in hepatic insulin sensitivity and no change in whole-body/muscle insulin resistance( 47 , 103 , 104 ). This may suggest that there is a large metabolic plasticity in response to dietary changes and what we observe are minor adjustments of metabolic pathways rather than pathogenic events. There has been no evidence that relatively high levels of SSB consumption could be associated with obesity, diabetes or cardiometabolic risk in professional athletes who usually consume SSB as energy and dehydration drinks. On the other hand, there is evidence that physical inactivity, even within a few days, causes insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia in normal healthy individuals( 105 ). In this regard, two randomised within-subjects studies in healthy males and females showed that higher plasma TAG concentrations, induced by a high-carbohydrate diet, were completely prevented by physical activity( 106 , 107 ). Thus, the metabolic consequences of a high mixed glucose–fructose intake can be significantly modulated by exercise. In a narrative review( 108 ), it was reported that high fructose consumption induces insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinaemia, hypertriacylglycerolaemia and hypertension in animal models. The data in human subjects, however, were considered less clear. In this respect, fructose consumption, even in large amounts (17 % of total energy), did not result in significant effects in healthy males but did cause these effects in healthy women( 109 ). Moreover, such fructose consumption did not stimulate de novo lipogenesis in premenopausal women( 110 , 111 ). In a review addressing sugars, insulin sensitivity and the postprandial state( 112 ), it was concluded that research on animals, particularly rodents, has shown a clear and consistent effect of high-sucrose and high-fructose diets in decreasing insulin sensitivity. Again, it was underlined that experiments in human subjects have produced very conflicting results, as there is only limited evidence from human consumption data, using fructose levels of higher than 15 % of daily energy intake, for such an effect on insulin sensitivity. The suggestion that HFCS is causal to obesity( 32 , 113 ) cannot explain why overweight and diabetes have also increased over the past decades in regions where HFCS is not (or is hardly being) used in soft drinks (for example, Europe and India), or where SSB consumption is limited (Asia and Africa)( 114 ). Several reviews and position papers have proposed that SSB are causally related to obesity because energy-containing liquids do not elicit the same satiety signals as energy-containing solid foods( 17 , 115 – 118 ). This hypothesis was partially supported by studies that showed that supplementation with SSB increased body weight, and thus that the intake of energy from other sources was not adequately suppressed( 62 , 63 ). In such studies, however, the cumulated weight gain observed was substantially lower than expected from added SSB energy, indicating that there was at least partial compensation( 117 , 119 ). This compensatory effect and other problems in this research area were highlighted recently by Allison( 120 ) and quantified by Kaiser et al. ( 20 ). In their meta-analysis( 20 ), the observed weight gain from six randomised controlled trials in which the effect of SSB on weight gain was tested was compared with the theoretical weight gain in these studies. It was found that the observed data were, on average, 85 % lower than the theoretical weight gain, indicating a high compensation effect. In other words, the effect of added sugars on weight gain was much smaller than the theoretically assumed result. This does not mean that a frequent consumption of SSB does not make an impact on weight gain. It does show, however, that other factors do contribute significantly as well. In a recent cross-sectional study, it was reported that US adolescents, who consumed high amounts of added sugars (20–30 % of total energy), had higher blood cholesterol and TAG compared with low sugar consumers (10–20 % of total energy)( 121 ). High sugar consumers had similar body weight and total energy intake compared with low sugar consumers, but a lower intake of energy from fat and protein, indicating that sugar intake was at least partially compensated( 121 ). Several smaller studies( 122 , 123 ) documented that liquid sugar preloads significantly reduce spontaneous food intake at subsequent buffet meals and that fructose was as efficient as glucose – in some instances even more efficient – in this regard. Thus, these data provide a basis for arguments against the hypothesis that fructose-containing liquids have a different effect on satiety, since all energy-containing beverages seem to have similar effects( 124 ). This has led Moran( 125 ) to conclude that results have been inconsistent and that particular findings concerning the effects of fructose on satiety appear to depend on the timing, eating context and volume of preload relative to the test meal. Another study( 126 ) listed the effect of fructose on body weight in controlled feeding trials. Herein, the authors concluded that fructose does not seem to cause weight gain when it is substituted for other carbohydrates in diets providing similar energy content. In this respect, the question arises whether consuming energy through beverages results in fewer satiety signals compared with energy from solid foods. To answer this, the US 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee( 127 ) reviewed the literature and concluded: ‘A limited body of evidence shows conflicting results about whether liquid and solid foods differ in their effects on energy intake and body weight, except that liquids in the form of soup may lead to decreased energy intake and body weight.’ Most recently, Page et al. ( 128 ) performed a study on neurophysiological factors that might underlie associations between fructose consumption and weight gain. For this purpose, twenty healthy adult volunteers underwent two MRI sessions at Yale University in conjunction with fructose or glucose drink ingestion in a blinded, random-order, cross-over design. The authors concluded that lower systemic levels of the satiety-signalling hormone insulin and were not probably attributable to an inability of fructose to cross the blood–brain barrier into the hypothalamus, or to a lack of hypothalamic expression of genes necessary for fructose metabolism. The authors discussed a number of limitations of this well-designed study, but did not consider the possibility that the observed effects were merely mediated by hyperinsulinaemia present after glucose, but not after fructose, ingestion. They also did not discuss that, in real life, fructose is never consumed as a single carbohydrate source but always together with glucose. Thus, dietary intakes of sucrose and HFCS all raise insulin levels significantly, and should not induce the observed brain responses to feeding fructose alone.. Chong( 129 ) observed that, after a load of 0·75 g fructose per kg body weight, the enhanced postprandial elevation of plasma TAG is mainly explained by a small impact of fructose on insulin compared with glucose, reducing TAG clearance, rather than as a result of new synthesised lipids which appeared to be small. Given the fact that about 50 % of a fructose load is converted into glucose, 25 % into lactate, and approximately 15 % into glycogen, de novo lipogenesis is a minor pathway for fructose disposal( 56 ). This is in line with the substantial evidence reviewed by Hellerstein et al. ( 130 ), who summarised the evidence as follows: Accordingly, Hellerstein et al. ( 130 ) concluded that de novo net lipogenesis, after fructose or sugar consumption, is in fact very small. The explanation for these observations is that the consumed carbohydrates are primarily cleared from the blood, to be oxidised in energy metabolism and/or stored as glycogen, at the expense of fat oxidation which drops due to lipolysis inhibition by insulin and reduced NEFA availability. Thus, only very small amounts of lipids are synthesised after large fructose, sugar or carbohydrate loads, unless extreme carbohydrate overloading is sustained for several days( 131 ). Very recently, Sun & Empie( 132 ) reviewed isotopic tracer studies in human subjects. The authors summarised their findings as follows: ‘Fructose is readily absorbed and its absorption is facilitated by the presence of co-ingested glucose. Sucrose, honey, 50:50 glucose-fructose mixtures and HFCS all appear to be similarly absorbed. Fructose itself is retained by the liver, while glucose is mainly released into the circulation and utilized peripherally. Plasma levels of fructose are an order of magnitude (10–50 folds) lower than circulating glucose, and fructose elicits only a modest insulin response.’ Further, the authors stated that the average oxidation rate of fructose was similar in non-exercising and exercising conditions (45·0 and 48·8 %, respectively). Moreover, they underscored that when fructose is ingested together with glucose, the mean oxidation rate of the mixed sugars increased significantly. In their review, Sun & Empie( 132 ) described the metabolic fate of pure fructose based on several studies. Following 3–6 h after ingestion, on average 41 (sd 10·5) % fructose was converted to glucose. Only a small percentage of ingested fructose ( < 1 %) was directly converted to plasma TAG. Approximately one-quarter of ingested fructose was converted into lactate within a few hours. They discussed further that the observed increases in plasma TAG and de novo lipogenesis, as observed in various studies, can arise from both increased lipid synthesis and decreased lipid clearance, and that the relative contributions were not addressed in any detail in the available studies. Furthermore, the fate of fructose ingested together with glucose had received little attention so far. In addition, habitual fructose intake, health status (and more specifically insulin resistance), sex, or ethnic/genetic background were all-important factors that may modulate sugar–lipid relationships but had not yet been adequately investigated. Accordingly, the influence of fructose consumption on plasma lipids and de novo lipogenesis remains controversial and understudied and conclusions that fructose is a liver toxin similar to alcohol are certainly premature. In 2009, Johnson et al. ( 133 ) hypothesised that excessive fructose intake (>50 g/d) may be one of the underlying factors in the aetiologies of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The authors suggest that this occurs through mechanisms by which rapidly increased fructose phosphorylation in liver cells results in total adenine nucleotide degradation leading to the liberation of elevated uric acid, leading to higher cardiovascular risk( 134 ). In a study of Sánchez-Lozada et al. ( 135 ), rats were fed either a combination of 30 % fructose and 30 % glucose or 60 % sucrose, while control rats were fed normal rat chow containing 60 % maize starch. Diets containing 30 % of either both free fructose and free glucose, or as the disaccharide sucrose, induced the metabolic syndrome, intra-hepatic accumulation of uric acid and TAG, leading to fatty liver. Relevant for the interpretation of this study is that the level of fructose consumed by the rats was excessive and does not reflect levels consumed by humans. Another study, by Abdelmalek et al. ( 91 ), investigated twenty-five diabetic adults receiving an intravenous fructose challenge. Based on their data, the authors concluded that high fructose consumption depletes hepatic ATP and impairs recovery from ATP depletion after an intravenous fructose challenge. This approach, however, relied on the intravenous administration of >25 g of pure fructose (250 mg/kg body weight) within 1 min, resulting in a massive hepatic disposal. Similar ATP depletion has also been observed with large oral fructose load, but led to only small increases in uric acid concentrations in healthy subjects( 136 ). However, it has been recently reported that ingestion of even larger amounts of fructose failed to acutely increase uric acid concentration when ingested in split doses throughout several days, suggesting that liver ATP depletion is unlikely to occur with usual patterns of sugar consumption( 137 ). Lin et al. ( 138 ) also observed that fructose consumption resulted in higher serum uric acid levels in individuals with a BMI of >30 kg/m2. Interestingly, their study showed that there was no effect of fructose intake in the subjects with a BMI between 25 and 29 kg/m2, although serum uric acid showed a trend to be elevated depending on body-weight status. Moreover, the blood samples were drawn after an overnight fast in the morning, ruling out any postprandial effect of fructose ingestion. Accordingly, the effect on serum uric acid was more likely to be secondary to obesity or the metabolic syndrome than to fructose consumption per se. In this study, intake was calculated from food frequency recall, which is known to have a low level of accuracy( 139 ). Moreover, food frequency intake data are based on food composition tables that are not controlled for recipe-related changes in food and beverage products on the market. This double chance of error should not be neglected. Limited data are available on serum uric acid changes after realistic dietary loads of fructose-containing sugars( 140 ). For example, Akhavan & Anderson( 141 ) tested solutions containing different ratios of glucose and fructose. In their study, overnight-fasted men received a standardised breakfast in the morning. At 4 h later, a 300 kcal (1255 kJ) drink was ingested within 3 min. The solutions were sweetened with either HFCS containing 55 % of fructose, sucrose or the monosaccharide forms of glucose and fructose in specific ratios as follows: 80 % glucose: 20 % fructose (G80:F20), sucrose, G50:F50, G35:F65 and G20:F80. At 75 min, uric acid concentrations were highest after G20:F80. The sucrose and F50:G50 solutions each resulted in significantly lower uric acid concentrations than did the G20:F80 solution, but they did not differ significantly from any other solutions. The uric acid AUC did not differ significantly after the G35:F65, G50:G50 and sucrose solutions. In other research( 142 ), only a weak response of serum uric acid to fructose was found. Very recently, Wang et al. ( 143 ) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled fructose-feeding trials. The authors noted that hyperenergetic supplementation of control diets with excessive fructose (+35 % excess energy, i.e. 213–219 g/d) significantly increased serum uric acid compared with the control diets in non-diabetic participants (mean difference 31·0 (95 % CI 15·4, 46·5) mmol/l). Confounding from excessive energy could not be ruled out in the hyperenergetic trials, because no uric acid-increasing effect of tested fructose, isoenergetically exchanged with other carbohydrates, was noted in either the non-diabetic or diabetic trial. Zgaga et al. ( 144 ) recently observed a positive association between plasma uric acid and SSB consumption, but no association with fructose intake, leading the authors to suggest that fructose is not the causal agent underlying the SSB–urate association. In another cross-sectional study( 145 ), it was also concluded that higher dietary fructose intake was not associated with a higher hyperuricaemia risk in healthy adults. This is in line with the results of a meta-analysis( 146 ) and review( 147 ) that refuted the relationship between normal dietary consumption of sugars containing fructose and diabetes. As discussed, recent findings suggest that high or excessive fructose intake can induce certain metabolic alterations in both animal and human models. In this respect, thoughts regarding the potential harmfulness of excessive fructose and fructose-containing sugar intakes seem legitimate, especially in view of the high SSB consumption and the burdens of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Based on the currently available data, however, any statement that ordinary fructose intake is toxic and that consumption of fructose-containing drinks are the leading cause of the global obesity epidemic is not supported by scientific consensus. We wish to highlight the findings of Gibson( 148 ), who re-examined the evidence from forty observational and four intervention studies, as well as six reviews. She noted that the totality of the evidence was dominated by American studies and that most studies suggest that the effect of SSB is small except in susceptible individuals, involving genetic predispositions, psychological factors and environmental stimuli( 149 ), or at excessive levels of intake (>20 % of total energy). She reported that progress in reaching a definitive conclusion on the role of SSB. Noteworthy is the study of Pollock et al. ( 150 ), who observed in adolescents that higher fructose consumption is associated with multiple markers of cardiometabolic risk, but when visceral adipose tissue was included as a covariate, it attenuated these associations and showed that these relationships were mediated by visceral obesity. Also, Rizkalla( 27 ) concluded that ‘no fully relevant data have been presented to account for a direct link between dietary fructose intake and health risk markers’. A re-evaluation of published epidemiological studies concerning the consumption of dietary fructose or mainly HFCS showed that most of these studies have been cross-sectional or based on passive inaccurate surveillance, especially in children and adolescents( 151 ), and thus have not established direct causal links. Research evidence of the short- or acute-term satiating power or increasing food intake after fructose consumption as compared with that resulting from normal patterns of sugar consumption, such as sucrose, remains unclear. Further, the negative conclusions regarding fructose have been drawn from studies in rodents or in human subjects attempting to elucidate the mechanisms and biological pathways underlying fructose consumption by using unrealistically high amounts of pure fructose. In this respect, we also want to draw attention to the results of a data analysis by Livesey( 152 ) who, based on the data of several large cohorts, concluded as follows: ‘Fructose. Among markers, changes can be beneficial for some (e.g., glycated hemoglobin at moderate to high fructose intake). By focusing on the adverse effects of very high and excessive doses, we risk not noticing the potential benefits of moderate to higher doses, which might moderate the advent and progress of type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and might even contribute to longevity.’( 152 ). Given the impact of obesity and related metabolic diseases on health care costs, practical steps to prevent their development are obviously required. Nevertheless, implementing taxes on sugary foods and beverages as suggested is not supported by solid scientific evidence, and can be expected to be largely insufficient to address the whole issue of energy overconsumption( 153 , 154 ). In this respect, one may rather aim at reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods, which represent a large panel of sweet and salted foods made largely available in shops, fast foods and restaurants. The food production and service industries would be welcome to play a responsible role by gradually limiting the amount of fat and added sugars in ready-to-eat or to-drink products to reduce energy density. In addition, effective policies that facilitate and promote healthier diets and nutritious food alternatives should be publicly promoted. We thank the two anonymous reviewers for their thorough review. We highly appreciate their comments and suggestions, which significantly contributed to improving the quality of the final article. In addition, we thank Melissa Chung, Health Food Innovation Management MSc student, Maastricht University, for her editorial feedback. The present review was funded by an independent research grant of the research foundation Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Limburg (SWOL; The Limburg University Fund) of Maastricht University, the Netherlands. SWOL had no role in the design, analysis or writing of this article. F. J. P. H. B. and L. T. initiated the literature research. F. J. P. H. B. wrote the paper. V. J. v. B. was primary responsible for final editing, and F. J. P. H. B. and V. J. v. B. were primary responsible for final content. All authors read and analysed the cited literature, and all authors read and approved the final manuscript. The authors declare no conflicts of interest and received no grant from industry. They had no interaction with the food and beverage industry with respect to the contents of this article. F. J. P. H. B. performed research on oral rehydration beverages containing sugars during his PhD studies and during his period at Sandoz-Nutrition from 1984 to 1999, and on low-glycaemic sugars and carbohydrates in the period of his employment at Cerestar and Cargill between 1999 and 2008. F. J. P. H. B. chaired the Carbohydrate Task Force at ILSI Europe in the period of 1998–2003. Since 2008 F. J. P. H. B. has been an independent researcher." 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"How sad (or funny?) is it that the first thing I thought when I saw this collection of dvd’s in one of the boxes in the garage today that the FIRST THING I thought was this… “Losers cry/buy workout dvd’s that they’re never going to use. $19.99 x 8= like $160.00 x however many other dvds you bought in hopes of losing that lard ass= a pretty sweet down payment on a house.” You know what that means right? That I AM A WINNER. I did the math. We have to, at times, spend money that isn’t specific towards bills and food. Or we’d GO CRAZY. These super-saver, had a 4 story mansion at 25 have gone to the movies or bought Spiderman on DVD…several times over. Don’t let them make you feel guilty. I’m pretty sure that your children or husband get what they WANT before you get something you need let alone want. I love walk away the pounds, even though some of the girls make me want to roundhouse kick them. Oh, yes. that Leslie’s annoying factor is OFF THE CHARTS. She needs a fist to the neck for sure. You know what’s sad? I bought every one of those dvd’s out of desperation. Every single one of them was going to be “The One” that changed my life and made me thin. Haaaa At least your workouts are from this decade – the most recent workout video I have is Richard Simmons’ “Dancin’ to the Oldies” on VHS. Did you order the ones from the infomercial? With the “Deal a Meal” and the “resistance bands”? Because I totally bought that one. Here is what my plan for the evening would be if life were different and there were no consequences and things were not as they are in reality: Get high. Watch Zoolander and Grease. Eat Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls. Set fire to Walk away the Pounds DVDs. Unfortunately, I don’t smoke weed anymore, I don’t have any Little Debbie snack cakes and I think that setting fire to my WATP DVDs would not help me lose the weight. But God, a girl can dream. I’m adding “watch Zoolander while Not Low” to my list of things I must do before I die. I giggle enough at Zoolander without any enhancements Now, can I come to your Fat Burning DANCE Partay? And will you do the worm? Dude. “fat burning” is going to be the theme of my next birthday par-tay and you’re totally invited. Hand towels and 3 lb hand weights required. I’m giving you plenty of notice. cheer up..better a how to lose weight dvds on your collection than porn Sorry Dito, Oprah had a lady on her show a few months ago promoting her book about the sex diet. You lose weight since sex is exercise and since you are constantly nekkid in front of your partner you naturally want to look better so you are more careful in what you eat…. hmmm. Whatcha think? I think if everyone practiced the moves on a porn video we’d all be thin! All that exercise and LOW calorie snacks Damnit, I thought it was the bean dip and the Starbucks that f’ed it all up… the DVDs, too!? Garrrhhh. *shoots you a ‘blue steel’* Screw em. Sammy taught me that you need to enjoy right now. Do you have a roof over your head? Fantastic! Can you make the bills without losing too much sleep? Wonderful. Now go enjoy the rest. Saving is a good idea, but saving every stupid little penny while you sit around and feel awful about the fact that you can’t do anything? Why do that? Having a house is great, but so is enjoying your children (and YOUR life) while you can, because you just never know. I’d hate to think that we didn’t enjoy a dinner out once in a while, but man – the money we have in savings! (Which is like, nill, because our health insurance system is so f*cked up, but that’s another post.) There. I have the final word and anyone else can take it up with me. Because seriously, who’s going to argue with the mama of a heart kid about the importance of enjoying the now? Don’t we ALL have a collection of DVD’s like that? Never mind, I’m going to assume yes and move on. I agree with others. I have a house, am BROKE because of it now, so I say RENT and enjoy life!!!! There’s nothing wrong with it! I actually have friends that bought houses, didn’t like it, sold, and now happily rent and plan to do so forever! Anyway, I think you’re fantastic just the way you are – thought you should know! I”m pretty sure you are missing Yoga Booty Ballet. I’m pretty sure I have it. I’m also pretty sure it’s been sitting in the box it came in for months and months…. Where is The Grind? omg. SARA! (miss you.) DON’T WORRY! It is packed away safely in a box that has yet to be unpacked. That really is the greatest workout dvd ever made–and I wouldn’t have known that were it not for YOU. My husband is adamant about keeping our DVDs out of sight; he doesn’t want people to come over and judge us on what DVDs we own (probably because he goes over to other people’s houses and judges them on what DVDs they own). I don’t see Carmen Electra’s stripping dvd’s in there? I always thought that would be the way to go, learn how to strip tease and lose weight at the same time! Added bonus, Husband very happy to have a stripper wife. We all win! lol HAve you ever bought one of those DVDs and then sat down with a snack and amilkshake, to watch it through, you know so you know what is going to be expected of you, next time, when you actually DO it? Not that I have done that and then not ever actually got around to putting it back in the DVD player because, well it wasn’t much of a watch really and I don’t want to do it. Sadly, my collection includes both VHS and DVD. A reminder of the waste of money AND how long I’ve been fat. heeheeheehee. ditto. Better those than “Never Been Kissed” (swear on Bossy’s hump that was the first DVD on the shelf that caught her eye.) HA ha haha – Dito – porn might be better for the marriage than the exercise DVDs : ) (my exercise vids are so old, they are VHS …at least they are not Beta!!! Old I am.) Hey Y, how abouta “exercise dvd swap” instead of the classic guys ‘porn swap.’??? Sadly, the only movies out of that bunch that I’ve seen are Zoolander and Grease. Your math reminds me of my gym math. I’ve been paying for a gym for 2 years that I’ve never gone to. I figured out one day that I could’ve been making payments on lipo all this time and just been done with it! DID YOU ADD IN TAX? If not, you are not a winner. Our accumulations differ in that mine are VHS tapes. So, they’re older and thus, haven’t been used for loooonger. Meh. We’re both sad Y, I tell my family that my name is Sheila, and I’m addicted to fitness videos.=) I have so many, and some haven’t even been opened! I keep thinking that I’ve found the magic one. I can’t help myself! Put them on Amazon and sell those babies. Do that math! Even if you get 2 or 3 bucks each its better than having them just collect dust. Put the money in your down payment ING account and earn fat interest. There is some math for ya. 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Additionally, you’ve got about about 5 other events that pop up that neither you nor the children were previously informed about because Somebody Got An Idea About Something From Somewhere and Well. That’s 15 non-instructional days out of 50, which leaves you 35, essentially a month of teaching time in a three-month period. But that’s not the end of?). That’s 15 days worth of instruction time you lose (and that’s if you’re exceptional at managing your time). You’re left with twenty days to teach a portion of syllabus meant for three months — and don’t take that estimate on the surface – a day is really an hour (surely you didn’t think you teach a class the whole day), and that’s 20 hours to teach a portion designed for 50. And if you fall ill – as surely you must? Maybe 15 hours to teach something designed for 50. “Our students have fun as they learn”, cry most mid-range international schools. Lovely – but what are they learning exactly? Can they spell any better than they could? Can they do sums any better? Are they at the very least, better people? Good God no. So desperately unused to being taught anything are children in these schools that the mere issue of homework causes revolt. So devoid of a sensible teacher-student dynamic are children that very little respect is paid to the overworked woman or man standing in front of them, willing them to read, write, speak better. As a teacher in one of these schools, you are no better than a clown: you are there to entertain. Often, students that began their requests to me with a “I want” faced a tart quip from me wishing to know whether I was their waiter. The reality is not far from that. My colleagues and I likened ourselves to servants — yet, worse off than servants: at least the bai can up and demand her wages and tell the malkin to sod off. The parents don’t seem to care, but it doesn’t matter. To the management of the school – by law, officially required to be a not-for-profit Trust, but in reality, as corporate a machine as any old MNC – the Parent represents a couple of lakhs a year. The Parent is essentially the Customer, and the thing about the Customer you have to remember is… well, you know how it goes. So long as the kid comes home happy and unburdened with homework – the wallet stays open. So long as the kid is allowed to participate in everything (yes, even sports days entail every single student racing, with no concept of qualifying rounds or competition) and everybody gets a prize, the annual increase in fees is only superficially grumbled about. Surely they fail in exams, you may say. They don’t. Grades can be inflated until they reach their board years — or there’s the old dumb-down-the-question-paper trick. What are coordinators for, but to tell you how to do it, anyway? As for the boards, there are means and ways. It’s unsurprising that an examinations system that allows students to take board exams (a) in their own school and (b) without the supervision of officials from the qualification board is rife with anecdotes of malpractice and corruption – from the schools’ end, mind, not even the children. They’re almost too dim to copy without help. And what parent would object to a system where their children are guaranteed A* grades in the boards at no extra cost than the school fees? In fact, if you had a particularly business-oriented sort of mind, wouldn’t you expect that service if you were shelling out lakhs to a school of all the things? This is the other education crisis in India. The crisis where a lot of children – privileged ones, fortunate ones, those among the 10% that have survived the other disaster – are growing up uneducated. The children in these schools can barely write, read, or speak English to acceptable standards. (And because you can’t really copy 450-word essays in an exam, unsurprisingly, this is where they fare the worst in their boards — every year school principals ring each other to cluck and fuss at English results.) They can’t read, they can’t write, they can’t speak. Their maths skills are poor. Their behaviour is appalling — they are a generation of wilfully disobedient, self-centred, badly socialised children who are taught that cheating is perfectly normal, justifiable, even. These are the x-percent of the 10% who currently stand to inherit the country. One can argue that these students may not represent the majority of those in private schools out there; one can also argue that this may be a crisis of only a small section of our society. But this is the section of our society that dominates all others; this is the ruling class. As a teacher, looking at the development of those at present most likely to rise to positions of power, I shudder to think of where we all are headed under them. God save us all. i agree with most of what the article says, but do not understand this, “My colleagues and I likened ourselves to servants — yet, worse off than servants: at least the bai can up and demand her wages and tell the malkin to sod off.” in the process of claiming rights and dignity of being a teacher, does the author indicate that being a servant is less important, less respectful and less dignified? Reblogged this on Title. Being a product of both Indian private school and international school, I can say that I’ve encountered all species of students and teachers. There is definite truth to the horrors mentioned in the article. But then again, the opposite is also true. The international curriculum is so far removed from the mugging and rutting routines of Indian private schools that it has to be commended. The way English is taught at the latter is equally lamentable. Reading is never encouraged, creativity and originality are firmly repressed and robotic sentimental bullshit is put on pedestals. The students of such a system are not beneficial of a good education either. They cannot speak English with any sort of fluency, their spellings are terrible and what’s worse is that a sizable chunk of this sample go on to study literature in Universities. My brother is appearing for his class 12 boards from a CBSE school and he tell me of this incident. While teaching a particular portion in class, the English teacher comes across the word “Intimidated”. No one in class knows what it means (granted this is a commerce class not humanities). The teacher opens her dictionary and reads out the meaning in a monotonic voice. Then she breaks up the pronunciation in three syllables and enunciates each part clearly. The students are asked to repeat this exercise three times till they get the hang of the word. In an Indian private school, we were learning Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant”. In the ninth grade when I switched to an international school I was still reading Wilde but this time it was “The Importance Of Being Earnest”. The attitude about education in this country is such that even the fateful 10% have it bad, on both sides of the track. But I also know of immensely ambitious pupils, whose potentials were fanned only because they were studying in an international curriculum. They have gone on to fantastic universities, written books before they were 25 and are very idealistic about the work they will do to better the country, especially the education system. Certain friends from my Indian school also have success stories that inspire me to up my game.. Well said. I like this train of thought. I particularly liked the following in your reply: .” What you have said is absolutely right. Nothing yes nothing in this world can be completely and wholesomely as good as we would all want it to be. So the best way is to work out our own solutions of adapting to any system that is far from perfect. Unfortunately we go through our entire lives trying to find and balance what within the given framework of a system in every aspect of our lives, be it education, dealing with governmental organizations, or even our social lives for that matter!! Cribbing and carping does little and voices are never heard unless they are collective and can make a big noise!! Well-expressed! However some suggestions to parents on how to deal with all this would have been very welcome. We all exist in a system that is far from ideal and the only way out is to find our own solutions to help us and our children, since we can do precious little to change it. I am happy that Sunalini has brought this topic. In the present time, education is not learning, leaving aside application, but is fun. The more ‘masti’ one has, the better is the institution. Children are supposed to study least, have lot of ‘gr8 time’ and are required to learn the tricks of securing marks. Teachers are bonded labours, managing events day in and day out, teaching is the last thing that is expected. Therefore, whenever these event managers get time they do manage the course and see that the pupils secure gr8 marks. Nisha, thanks for your comment. A clarification – the post was not written by me, but by “The English Teacher”. Where have you got these stats from? Thank you for an excellent commentary. I agree and I also see a similar trend in the numerous business schools across this country. What seems to have happened is that commercial interests have taken over education and so for the operators, its all about keeping the customers happy (and making a tidy profit, to boot). There are quite a few instances of corporations grumbling about the lack of skilled workers they can hire from in India and my own personal interaction with many of these so called MBAs and the sort also leads me to conclude that all is not well in this country. The author of the piece here — Nadini: Of course not; I’ve always personally believed the help are as deserving of importance, dignity, and appreciation as anyone else who works hard to earn a living. In saying that we felt no better than servants, I meant to say we felt precisely the sort of *lack of* importance and dignity that is often afforded to the help by society. Rakhi: Me teaching, and my students learning English in the CIE framework was unadulterated brilliance, surpassing any of our Indian qualification boards by miles. The problem, and this is what my piece basically says, is that we never got to do much of it, really. NVS – the stats are from the Teach for India website. This is a very interesting (and depressing) article. Thanks for posting it. I don’t know if it was written and posted in a hurry, but it would read better if the grammatical errors in it were corrected. Thanks Uttara. I have proofread again. Please point out any specific errors if you still notice them. Well there is little that can be done even if you happen to be a university teacher. Well there is hiking up of marks becasue if you don;t the students will suffer as other universities hike the marks up and good universities keep to the standard and their students sometimes can not even apply for a job because they do not get 60%. I was surprised when two of my engineer colleagues one from Raipur in MP and the Other from Pune University had marks that were inversely proportional to their knowledge, skill and aptitude. The Pune university person could not apply to Wipro the Raipur person had more then 80% and was quite bad but she got into Wipro. Well the companies and the coporates do not want bright and intelligent people but the average and less than average. The same is true with colleges and Universities. I was also on a board to appoint English Teachers for a private institute. The best that i selected was not called for the job because they perceived her to be too good and hence felt would either leave or be very aggressive. Rajab, that’s pretty sad. I had a colleague who taught at a college for year in Mumbai and I was always given to understand from his experience that the situation you describe in your comment didn’t occur. Still, as far as I understand, given how college professors are salaried by the UGC and so on and so forth, you aren’t really under an obligation to inflate grades as you would, say, if you were a teacher at a school as I was? It’s disappointing when an article starts with bad arithmetic. If 4% of children is 8 million, 57% must be 114m, not 74m, etc. Perhaps that’s why I never became a maths or stats teacher :) The stats were taken from the Teach for India website, under their section called “India’s Education Crisis.” you sound like a old school pessimist. you need to open your mind, must watch for you – I respectfully disagree. If anything, my students would tell you that my class was about the only one in which their creativity was actively encouraged and fostered, unless you count hours wasted on insipid drawing and redrawing vases in Art and the insipid chanting of shlokas in Music as particularly effective at encouraging kids to *create*. The very nature of my subject forces pupils to go beyond what they see on television and in movies and begin using their imaginations instead – to imply I encourage the killing of creativity through the abolition of strategies such as application-/activity-based learning is both unfair and uninformed. In the video link you posted, at around 3 minutes and 15 seconds, Sir Ken says, “My contention is that creativity now is as important in education as literacy – and we should treat it with the same status.” Well, there you go: if my piece sounds pessimistic, then it is pessimistic about the fact that *neither* literacy nor creativity is fostered in such environments — environments driven by management teams focused far more on earning profits than helping develop the potential (creative or literate) of pupils. Obviously as anyone willing to see is aware there is a variety of educational institutions. Some are expected to reproduce the ruling classes, others the technically proficient but morally deficient middle classes and still others are geared towards producing obedient, mindless slaves for the machine. For instance, I went to a school where they taught us the joys of worshipping that foul banshee – the bharat mata. The point is not that the educational system in our country or any other doesn’t work – it works just fine, only it is anti-human and biocidal. Oorgh, the bharat mata propaganda. I sympathise with you there. I never quite bought it as a kid myself, and I’m afraid I couldn’t bring myself to indoctrinate my own students in it at the school I taught at. I’m not sure I’d call the education system of our country as anti-human – just very, very, very, warped. Sunalini,enjoyed reading your article,specially your comments about the paucity of time to do what one is eager to do and is [presumably]being paid for.However,would like to corroborate Rakhi’s comment .about ‘immensely ambitious pupils, whose potentials were fanned only because they were studying in an international curriculum.’I think the scope of IGCSE/IBDP is enormous;my only regret is that the ‘internationalism’ puts them beyond the reach of anyone not supremely wealthy/supremely brilliant. Malashree, thanks for your comment. Again, to clarify, the post was not by me but by “The English Teacher”. I enjoyed reading your article. However I was wondering if there is any academic value in the ‘events’ and ‘megaevents’ that happen in schools. Not everything is learnt through the syllabus and in the classroom. Events are a space where necessary skills such as presentation, team work, creative thinking etc. are fostered. It is important for a child to learn maths and english but is there any way of integrating the ‘event’ and the ‘classroom’? There is. I should in fact say there *are*; there are several ways to teach students literate, creative, and life skills outside the classroom, and “events” are a great means to do so — provided they’re done in a manner that is meaningful and (dare I say) organised. An event that is analysed beforehand as to exactly *what* skills are meant to be developed through its execution is an event that will be exactly such a space as you described. Sadly, that is not how it actually happens – note the phenomenon of Somebody [higher up] Got an Idea About Something and Well [you’ve got to just do it.] As a former English teacher myself, I can attest to the progressive degradation of school education that this post talks about. Leaving a coporate job, i joined a residential school in a hill station, hoping for the idyllic life of simple living, high thinking and time spent with children. Initially, i had four classes a day and ample time to think of, and prepare, some unconventional, collaborative ways of learning in and outside the classroom — activities aimed at getting them to read more, write more, and shake up their lazy ways of looking at the world and themselves. Within a month or so, i began to find my classes turn half-empty because students had to go prepare for some event or the other, and my classes were in demand (they wanted me to ‘donate’ my classes to them since English was an ‘easy’ subject from the exam point of view) from the ‘more important’ subject-teachers such as Physics and Maths teachers, who were also struggling to ‘complete the syllabus’ within the ever-shrinking hours of allotted teaching time. And my own responsibilities as a staffer began to expand beyond just teaching — to include other event-related responsibilities. Every minute of a student’s time was planned for — and their days were so structured that they hardly got any free time to do stuff on their own. And this was one of the more progressive schools in terms of flexibility — where teachers were treated relatively well, the students respected competent teachers, and you had the autonomy to try out different things. But the reality of being a school teacher was so different from what I had imagined (less work, less stress, more leisure, etc compared to the corporate life) that i eventually went back to corporate life. And I am saying this after having worked in what many consider to be almost a model school, where the students are largely well behaved and not the aggressively cocky, treat-teacher-like-waiter types that this post talks about (and which is a reality in many international schools). It is difficult not to be pessimistic about the future of education in this country, and the country itself, given that the elite 10% — the ones who can access the ‘best education’ that money can buy — are being ‘processed’ in these profit-obsessed quasi-corporate institutions. The only objective of schooling in this scenario is to give the kids of well heeled a passport to the elite colleges and universities, where too (like with the IIT and IIM-model), if you can pay, you will get the ‘accreditation’ that will qualify you for the best paying jobs in the world. And once you have basically bought your way through the ‘education system’, you can start crowing about ‘merit’ and a ‘meritocracy’ and how reservations are so unfair. Today, our education system seems to have abandoned all distinction between teaching and training, between teachers and tutors. What kind of an educational institution speaks of ‘deliverables’ for teachers? We all know where the term ‘deliverable’ (a contender, according to me, for the award of the ugliest word in the English language) comes from, don’t we? What we are witnessing today is the ‘management schoolization’ of all schools — from primary school onward. Pedagogy is out. What is in, is the optimal utilisation of available resources for efficient delivery of learning services geared towards maximisation of customer delight in order to boost profitability and growth. Chris, so glad to see there are other people out there who’ve experienced the same! I agree completely with what you’ve written (although essentially, you’ve agreed with whatever I’ve written first, haha), save for the bit about the reality of school teaching. Teaching is a terribly stressful job often filled with repetitive, largely boring tasks in the best of scenarios. The ideal situation is when in an ideal school with ideal managements, you mould your students to their ideal “best” and thus gain a sense of achievement and satisfaction that overrides the tedium of, say, notebook corrections and the high-strung hormonal misbehaviour of teenagers. Teaching is hard enough as it is *without* having to deal with the (now) added reality of organising and facilitating “masti time 24×7″ without any learning actually getting done. I do agree with few of the points mentioned by Sunalini, In India we need major reforms in education sector. A system has to be established so that there are checks and balances in our schools. we cannot have classrooms where no learning is happening. As i also work in school and read a lot of school diaries they look like event calenders. Children require sports day , science fairs , annual days etc but do we need convocations for Sr.kg ?? i don’t think so. Some schools to get admissions etc do a lot of events and activities to showcase to parents.But every day i interact with parents they inform me how other schools are doing events and activities where parents can see their children perform and their photographs and videos are posted on Facebook. Also how it improves the confidence of children and stage performance skills. Only schools which are dedicated to learning and overall development of children can create and work with a plan which balances learning and extra curricular activities. Also i wish more and more parents ask for curriculum expectations for the academic year and evaluate children’s learning along with the concerned teachers. This will empower parents to ask for relevant education for their children. The day parents ask for proper learning, schools will have to deliver the learning. As long as events are the only means of evaluating schools nothing much can be achieved. This will help the schools as well as parents to understand that school is not just about fun but learning which is achieved by a lot of hard work from school management, teachers, parents and children. As a person in education sector for last 5 years met some really wonderful teachers and management who give learning a lot of importance and work really hard to make sure that children in the school are progressing in their learning year on year. Its a small percentage but i think it would be possible for individuals who have awareness , passion and intelligence to bring about this change. I am seeing it done in a few schools on a daily basis . so the battle is not lost yet . Thank you for your comment! As Sunalini’s pointed out a few times before here in the comments, the article was written by me, a twentysomething semi-former-English teacher in Mumbai. :) I get what you’re saying, but as I read your comment and find myself wishing the “small percentage” that you talk about can make a bigger impact, I know that managements (how I hate that word) know the money lies in putting on a show (or twenty), and educators such as my own mentor, a very senior school principal, are simply not listened to. “As someone who has come fresh out of this system of education, let me attempt to provide some perspective from the other side of the fence. What does happen in an international school, though, is a very strange thing called event management.” You call it event management. I call it learning outside the classroom. Sure, I remember various events taking up more than their fair share of time, and causing a lot of cancelled classes and organized disarray. But what I also vividly remember is the sheer joy of being able to take charge and lead activities — the freedom to implement so many ideas that swam in our otherwise fettered heads. Admittedly, this enthusiasm harangued our poor teachers, forcing them to conduct extra classes after school or on weekends to complete the syllabus, but our teachers were good sports. They understood how much it meant to us, and they were more than happy to take one for the team, as were?).” Honestly, I was never really a dedicated MUNer as I had a vast plethora of other interests. But from whatever experience I do have with MUNs, I must raise my voice in shrill protest. Social Studies in the classroom mainly involved borrowing notes from the class nerd the day before the test and committing to memory the important facts, vomiting them out the next day, rinse and then repeat. MUNs made us want to learn. Oh the horror if someone asked me about my country’s GDP or nuclear policy and I was ignorant. Debating and public speaking became second nature to me after attending a few MUNs. “Lovely – but what are they learning exactly? Can they spell any better than they could? Can they do sums any better? Are they at the very least, better people?” Yes, we could spell better and speak better! All the business events taught us how to make a business plan, how to account for production and manufacturing costs, how to calculate our profit margins. Yes they taught us to do sums better than word problems ever could. These are just two small examples of activities we were involved in. School concerts, plays, fundraising activities — they formed a significant part of my schooling. “So long as the kid comes home happy and unburdened with homework – the wallet stays open.” I’m not sure if this is universal, so I can only speak for myself. My parents wanted me to come back with homework, lest I spent hours in front of the idiot box or the computer. I also believe that parents are the staunchest supporters of their children’s education. If I was really being babied at school, my parents would step up and speak to the administrators. Making my life easier at school would not change how life is in the world, and I’d like to think this is a point most parents would want to drive home. “They can’t read, they can’t write, they can’t speak. Their maths skills are poor. Their behaviour is appalling — they are a generation of wilfully disobedient, self-centred, badly socialised children who are taught that cheating is perfectly normal, justifiable, even.” This amount of cynicism really scares me. Perhaps you are justified based on your own experiences. But I know that my own teachers and most of my friends’ teachers believed in us. They knew we were smart kids with the potential to do anything we set our minds to. We got the best of both worlds—learning from dedicated teachers who did more than just tolerate us, and the opportunity to participate in a whole bunch of fun ‘megaevents’. Nikhita, thank you for your comment – varying perspectives is what makes life, commentary, and debate enjoyable, and I appreciate you taking the time to write in as detailed a manner as you have. However, I am very tempted to believe that your case is quite possibly the exception, rather than the rule. As a teacher, teaching outside the classroom differs from “event management” in several different ways. If I had to create an activity to teach outside the classroom (and I have, every second week of term during the past two years), I would need to decide in advance: first, what skills I intend to teach, second, how best to teach these skills across a wide range of learning abilities, and third, how exactly I can assess whether (and/or to what extent) these skills have been learnt after the activity has ended. As a coordinator, I would do pretty much the same if I had to organise an activity for larger grade groups. What I would decidedly *not* do is, upon hearing a rival school is organising an event, impose half-baked, badly-researched, illogical and warped versions of such an event that I am aware my students (already heavily behind on their literacy skills) are simply not ready to take on. More so when my decision to impose such an event nobody is prepared for or can safely accommodate in teaching/learning schedules (including all the possible weekends in the year) is driven by my knowledge that management would reap actual material profit in the bigger picture. MUNs and business events can be great places to build all the skills you described, I agree. That you were able to reap benefits from yours – kudos to you (and your teachers!). But when you’ve got ninth graders who read at a fifth grade level and write at the sixth, you’re teaching nothing. I’m a heavy believer in the school of thought that a teacher needs to himself be creative and innovative and constantly change and adapt to get his students to learn the best they can, to the best extent they can. But again, that’s just it – as a teacher, my job is to teach. Not to entertain. Yes, I may choose to teach in an entertaining manner – and the first word my students use to describe me is “fun – but I am not an entertainer. I think I can safely assume you are an adult, Nikhita, and perhaps that’s where the difference lies in your experience of the international school scene. In my piece I describe the reality of what’s happening right now. Quite literally, the cliche of “as we speak.” Perhaps you had a better time because it *was* a better time. My most senior mentors in education tell me things have changed drastically over the past ten years most particularly. Perhaps as a child you went not to a mediocre mid-range international school such as what I describe, but to the better established ones with a history and sense of security that does not require them to be all shine and no substance in front of prospective parents. I do take issue with one point you’ve made. My piece may well be cynical of the system – I’ll grant you that. But of my students? Since when did the description of behaviour elicit a value judgement against the descriptor? I believe every child has the potential to achieve the best within the framework of what life has dealt them. I believe every child can eventually be taught to read, write, speak, and listen effectively, albeit to varying degrees. I believe every child can learn to control their impulses and behave appropriately in a range of social scenarios. Yes, even the “wilfully disobedient, self centred, and badly socialised.” Doesn’t that make me quite the opposite? My apologies; Nikitha* Well to clear up a few things, I am technically an adult but I finished school four years ago (I feel so old!). I’m not sure how much things have changed since then, but I can’t help but hope they haven’t. Because personally I wouldn’t change a thing. My school wasn’t that old either, about ten years old by the time I joined I suppose. But I will definitely accede to your point about schools becoming corporate machines. Education is essentially a business now, much more so than it was earlier. The enormously skewed teacher-student ratio hasn’t helped either. As to your last point, well that was uncalled for. I guess I got caught up in my righteousness, my apologies. An interesting article, altogether. @ The English Teacher, this one would of interest to you (and similar to the condition in India): English language and higher education" "Readers Demand I Fulfill Their WishesMonday, January 28, 2013 about ABC, I know nothing about ABC. It’s mutually exclusive – either I know about it and write on it, or if I don’t choose to write about it I must not know anything about it and I am therefore ignorant. I received this letter today: Here is a great little 20-question quiz to test your knowledge of the law regarding the United States “income“ tax. There is a whole history of the tax as an excise that stopped being taught in American schools at all levels after WWII. And there was good reason to hide the truth through omission, because that history is very revealing. But unlike so many of the other lies by government being exposed almost daily in LRC or FFF this revisionist and accurate view of the tax gets zero traction. Perhaps you might like to learn this history and then honor your email moniker with a little truth-telling. Or maybe just an honest discussion of the subject matter. Since I have a very time-consuming day job (career) in addition to all I do elsewhere, I have a standard response for these folks. It goes as follows: You can either: (1) Feel free to research and write this up on your own, for your readership, on your own time, and find a visible platform to publish it. or (2) Give me an offer and tell me how much time you’d like me to spend on doing what you want me to do, to satisfy your whims, and then outline your desired end product. My opportunity cost of being on assignment is $80/hour and upward, and this might involve a minimum of 50 hours. I only work on assignments upon receiving cash payment in advance. So please let me know. p.s. — As an addendum, don’t ever assume that just because an individual doesn’t obsess on and perpetually articulate on a given subject matter (ABC), that the individual doesn’t “know” the “history” of ABC, and therefore needs your “history lesson” as determined by you. I never get a response back, and I never seem to get those paid jobs! Dang! Michael Pizolato (@PizSez) says: January 28th, 2013 at 8:24 pm When I still had a landline, I used to open all conversations with telemarketers with, “My fee for you using my time is $100/hour. For billing purposes, may I have your name and address please?” They never seemed to want to continue after that. David Smith says: January 29th, 2013 at 7:53 am LOL!!! Bravo, Ms. De Coster!!! Bravo!!! Zack Flummerfelt says: January 29th, 2013 at 10:04 pm I’ve seen that on so many blogs. Good blogs too. Petulant, whinny requests to write about this or that. I am sure most of the requesters ask anonymously and never offer to drop a dime. FWIW, thought I don’t comment much I’ve appreciated what you’ve written about here. I appreciate the attention you’ve brought to food politics, nutrition, fitness and how it relates to liberty. It was your blog that turned me on to Art Devany and Richard Nikoley years ago. Sad to say I am only recently acting on the knowledge. Mindy says: February 2nd, 2013 at 4:22 pm You’re a comitted writer with a full time job and a life….impressive in itself. I find the reader demands really amusing since they can always turn to a blog that deals with the topics they want in a way they prefer. There are millions of blogs out there afterall. And if you want to do something about a political issue, its not hard to read the legislation, make flyers, and connect with people who know how to lobby. My hubby and I do it. This impresses me as learned helpless/lazyness." "Big Bear, Ca, February 2, 2011, 4:00pm - 65 year old Jim Otterstrom passed away on January 22nd, 2011. Jim was well known around Big Bear from his long time job at the Big Bear Lake post office, walking his dog around town, riding his bike, and for his environmentally conscious lifestyle. “He lived as we all should, with gratitude and a profound respect for all.” Said family friend Julie Markling. “The sierra club is really going to miss such an outspoken environmentalist in our community, he was an example on how to live a life right. “ Said Christie Walker Bos, President of the Big Bear Sierra Club. Jim passed in Utah, where he and wife Peggy had moved to spend time with his aging mother. Jim is survived by his wife Peggy Otterstrom; his children Noreen Griffin, Jimmy and Jamie Otterstrom, mother Lois Hapson; brother Kerry Otterstrom; sisters Linda and JoAnne Otterstrom, and Luka Lecklinger, and his furry four legged friend Dallas. The date of the memorial service has yet to be announced. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. 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Ron with you this morning on KDHL! Twins baseball begins today at Noon with pre-season action versus Tampa Bay! Old Man Winter, your days are numbered! Have a great day! :) Gordy Kosfeld will bring you Faribault Bethlehem Academy vs Goodhue action this afternoon beginning around 1:45pm on KDHL. And, this evening, we have Cannon Falls vs Byron starting at 7:45pm on your sports leader, KDHL! Have a great and safe day! :) Officials sometimes say do not travel if you do not need to after a winter storm, but do you still go about your business, or do you stay indoors? I look forward to your comments! Have a safe and great day! :) Be sure to listen for your area coaches shows starting at 9:05am this morning, on your Southern Minnesota sports leader KDHL!" "Classical guitarist Jack Cimo stops by the Tavern for a show as he travels along Route 66 performing in cities, towns and roadsides from Chicago to Los Angeles as part of the Rifftime on Route 66 Linear Music Festival. A.." ".” Congrats to the King!" "For more information on our patient services or to find a doctor, visit Keck Medical Center of USC The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences integrates the best of science, medicine, education and psychology and behavioral health. The Department has expanded greatly in recent years in terms of the research mission, collaborating with local, national and international partners. It is an international research leader in genomic psychiatry, translational research, health services research and the neurosciences. The Department has expanded the breadth and depth of the education programming, with internationally known leaders in curriculum, evaluation, research and teaching methodology. Our clinical educators are committed to the best possible educational experience for our students, residents, fellows and other trainees - and dedicated to their development as clinicians, teachers, researchers and leaders. 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Toulon’s club captain and second half replacement made the crucial tackle that led to the turnover from which Toulon scored the converted try that would give them a single point lead that would prove a point too much for their French rivals. Friday’s Super Rugby was turgid. Saturday’s was far easier on the eye, with the Crusaders and Blues providing quality, the Tahs and Brumbies producing intensity and physicality and then two South African home wins in Pretoria and Bloemfontein ensuring the feel good factor. The match I enjoyed the most was in Dublin where Botha played with the authority of a Test veteran and Rossouw showed there is still Big Game fuel in that big tank. The moment I enjoyed the most was watching Van Niekerk, along with play-offs captain Jonny Wilkinson, lift the trophy as club champions of Europe. Van Niekerk is 33 years old and is contracted to Toulon for another year. He is likely to finish then and unlikely to add to his 52 Springbok Test appearances, 34 of which he started. Finally, though, he got reward for his undoubted talent, even if it wasn’t in the guise he would have envisaged more than a decade ago when he made his Test debut at Newlands against the All Blacks. Van Niekerk was of that rare breed of player who played Test rugby before he had played a senior Currie Cup or Super Rugby match. He was selected for the Boks after being named IRB u21 player of the tournament when the baby Boks finished eighth. That is how good he was in 2001. He was even better at the 2003 World Cup before injury ended his tournament and while he won the Tri Nations with Jake White’s Boks in 2004 the years between 2005 and 2007 were among his most challenging because of injury. He battled for form in Cape Town and the Van Niekerk who wowed the Bok selectors in 2001 was more a memory than an on-field Stormers presence. Injury threatened a premature end to a career that had stalled. Northampton cancelled Van Niekerk’s contract before he arrived because club officials feared he wouldn’t play a game because of injury. Legalities followed and Toulon emerged as a club willing to invest in the talents of a player rated the best in South Africa at one time and capable of being among the best in France. Van Niekerk prospered at Toulon like he never did in South Africa. He embraced the French culture and the locals embraced him. His life thrived amid the adulation and affection of unconditional support in Toulon and his rugby was an extension of his life in the south of France. When Van Niekerk arrived at Toulon the club was 14th in the Top 14 and many feared relegation. He played his first match as a replacement and then started 20 successive matches, in which he never missed a minute. He was voted French club rugby’s most valuable player in 2008 and 2009. He settled into Toulon as if he’d been born a block away from the Felixe Mayol Stadium, was asked to captain a club side that over time would include many of the most celebrated Test stars of the last decade and he was at the heart of Toulon’s resurgence. Toulon’s celebrated foreign international players, past and present in Sonny Bill Williams, Tana Umaga, George Smith, Matt Giteau and Steffon Armitage praised his influence and class as a player, person and a leader. Van Niekerk, initially celebrated in South Africa and then condemned when his form and his body seemed to fail him, found his spiritual rugby home in the south of France. His talent matured as did his personality. His rugby rocked. There will always be the ignorant in South Africa who will fail to recognize his achievement at Toulon, simply because he didn’t do it for the Stormers or the Lions or the Cats. Van Niekerk, South Africa’s under 18, under 19 and under 21 captain could never have imagined that his finest rugby moment would be shared with an Englishman who was the Springboks’ tormentor at the 2003 World Cup. Van Niekerk, at the World Cup Group game against England in 2003 in Perth, had chased Wilkinson all evening. So too did Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw, but in the months of April and May the Bok trio had followed Wilkinson’s every step as disciples of the man and of Toulon rugby. The man they hunted in Perth a decade ago is the man they protected in Dublin at the weekend. What a rugby story. As for Van Niekerk, what reward! I once wrote of Van Niekerk, during his struggles in 2007, that he was more Ordinary Joe than Big Joe, but today a more appropriate description would be Extraordinary Joe. Just ask the rugby people of Toulon. Just ask Jonny Wilkinson. Just ask anyone in Toulon." 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Here’s the transcript excerpt: DAVID GREGORY: Let me bring in Congressman Peter King who’s on the Homeland Security Committee in the House, of course. I want to get to the questions of terrorism in this Malaysian flight, Congressman. But I’m still not getting an answer from the administration on what the best offense is, at this point, against Russia to stop him in his tracks, “him” because President Putin. He’s already crossed the line. There are people in the region worried about him doing more. And he may just ultimately annex, he may take Crimea back into Russia. What does the U.S. do about it? REP. PETER KING: I think Poland and Hungary, and make it absolutely clear that these sanctions are going to be enforced. And we have to make sure the allies are working together. We have to make. DAVID GREGORY: Is our energy policy our best offense here? Do we say to Europe, “Look, we’re going to lift some of the restrictions on exporting natural gas. We want to become a bigger partner to you, in terms of where you get your natural gas, instead of Russia”? Do you think that’s how to apply pressure on Putin? REP. PETER KING: David, that has to be an integral part of it. We have to increase exports of liquefied natural gas. These countries, like England and others, Germany, cannot be forced to rely on Russia for the LNG they get. The natural gas has to be– we have enough to supply so many countries in the world. And we should right now start lifting restrictions. We should begin the exporting as quickly as we possibly can. And, again, that’s not going to work in the short term, but it can relieve some of the pressure. And it can help these countries set their long-term policy to realize they are not going to be bound to Russia for the LNG, or the natural gas. 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In an inconvenient epilogue to all of the demagoguery from the left and empty promises from the right, even a cursory examination of the actual measure that was spawned will reveal it to be nothing more than “business as usual” from Washington.“Mainstream” Republicans are doing their best to characterize the debt-ceiling increase as a worthy “first step” down the long road to fiscal stability. Yet any investigation of its contents reveals that it is nothing of the kind. Consider that, as a result of this single federal action, in the next sixteen months America’s financial liability will be increased by an amount equivalent to the entire national debt accumulated from the year that the Constitution was ratified until 1986. Nevertheless, the nation is being treated to hysterical caterwauling from liberals that as a result of Republican callousness towards the dependent class, “draconian cuts” are impending. With only a little scratching below the veneer of this bill, it quickly becomes apparent that those “cuts” are projected for several years down the road, when the Congress will be under no obligation to honor the symbolic and meager restraints placed upon it. Who would honestly contend that the current Congress ponders, for even a second, the ludicrous notion of abiding by caps imposed on it in a 2002 budget measure? In grim contrast, the fiscal feeding frenzy is inevitable and will of course commence immediately. With the outcome of this controversy now settled as it is, the question needs to be asked, “Why did the GOP even bother to contest the debt hike in the first place? If Obama ultimately got the money he wanted, and the only “limits” on the ensuing spending binge are slated to occur well after he leaves office, why should America have been forced to endure the charade of Republican adversity to the current situation? Upon signing the debt-ceiling increase into law, Obama chastised recalcitrant Republicans by asserting that America did not need “this manufactured crisis.” And in a profoundly sad sense, he was right. If the end result was always going to be that he got his way, the matter should have been handed quietly over to him by willing accomplices “on the right” weeks ago, with no pretense of fighting his long-term agenda of endless bureaucratic bloat. And in truth both Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R.-KY) and House Speaker John Boehner (R.-OH) have over time revealed that they would rather have done it that way. Of course they are both claiming credit for incorporating last minute modifications that ostensibly improved the measure, in order to garner the cooperation of conservatives in the House and Senate who otherwise would not have signed on. Yet the mere fact that the initial monstrosity was wholly unacceptable and had to be improved under duress, but nonetheless had their support in each circumstance, proves that their goal was to get it off their backs at the earliest possible opportunity. The contorted posturing and compromising by both Boehner and McConnell cannot be construed as anything other than their best effort to thread the needle between giving the Democrats whatever they wanted (This, we are told, is just how they do things in Washington) and feigning enough resistance to convince those on the right that they had indeed attempted to achieve the best possible deal. Somewhere in the distant past, any real recognition of the dire financial straits facing the nation, and the need to take tangible action to avoid such a fate, was completely abandoned. America now continues careening towards fiscal catastrophe, and it can take little encouragement from the insipid assurances that, some time well past the middle of the decade, Congress will suddenly start making those tough choices that it refuses to make at present. But instead of owning up to this fiasco that they allowed, Republicans are insulting the nation with the latest, desperate RINO talking points. In no way should America be consoled by the excuse that they “did the best they could” under the circumstances, since they “only control one third of the government.” As the majority party in the House of Representatives, they are constitutionally mandated to be in 100% control of the nation’s purse strings. This should be firewall enough to prevent the sort of meltdown suffered by fiscally irresponsible European socialist states, and which increasingly looks to be this nations’ future. It is true that they have neither the Senate majority nor the White House. But sadly, rather than rising to the occasion and fulfilling their role as the “worthy opposition party,” Republicans under the current leadership have degenerated into the “compliance party.” Not surprisingly, while the bond ratings services have for the moment maintained the United States in the “AAA” category, they concurrently intone that this status faces a real threat of being downgraded. In other words, the immediate “crisis” has been diverted, but since no concrete action is being implemented or even proposed to avert inevitable further accumulations of insurmountable debt, the long-term prospects for a stable financial assessment of the nation are bleak. Aside from giving yet another “transfusion” of borrowed capital to keep Obama from owning up to his criminally irresponsible actions of the past two and a half years, no substantive effort was made to abate the hemorrhaging of America’s financial resources. Thus, the ultimate outcome of this scenario is not in question. Only the timetable remains to be determined. In an attempt to appear principled and resolved, Mitch McConnell contended as recently as July 12 that “As long as this president is in the Oval Office, a real solution is unattainable.” Yet in light of the realities of the debt limit increase subsequently supported by himself and Speaker Boehner, abetted by their insipid and purely symbolic plans to reduce spending… someday, it is obvious that no fix is possible as long as the current Republican “leadership” or their accommodating minions remain in the Congress. America’s next opportunity to implement a real solution will be in the upcoming Republican Congressional and Senate Primaries. " "Titus, Spring Spheres and Eye Roll Radio Download: Dialup / Broadband Stream: Dialup / Broadband Comment: at TheologyOnline * S&P lowers outlook for America's long-term credit rating. * Avoid Eye Roll Radio. Don't tell Obama what comes after a trillion. However, since the 1940s, Republican deficit spending has always been more than any previous Democratic President to date. But, it might be a bit harder for the next elected GOP to outspend President Obama. * Bob Enyart Live Bible Studies: After 38 years of studying the Bible, Bob has produced a fun library of Bible Study resources that we invite you to look at! And Lord-willing, the BEL study of Paul's epistle to Titus is coming soon! * The average Church Sermon is what? Tithing, Baptism and Forgive Everyone. * Is the Future Settled or Open? Bob is in a new debate on Face Book. Meanwhile you can look at some of the main topics from a similar, previous online debate Bob had with D. James Kennedy's Professor of New Testament Dr. Samuel Lamerson. * Today's TWO Resources: (1) You can listen to Nicer than God, a fast-paced critique of today's Christian teaching on the issues of forgiveness, judging, confrontation, etc. in MP3 downloadable or CD format. Or (2), you can get a subscription to our Monthly Bible Study Album, and receive an audiotape or MP3-CD album mailed to your home once per month. Nicer than God would then be just one of the many worthwhile albums you will enjoy! " "This...? It's either alll or nothing for me! A few days off leads to lack of motivation, and then more days off. And usually some degree of guilt. I try to look ahead at the week and plan my ""off"" days that i know will be the busiest. Then i just force myself the other days- overthinking NOT wanting to workout usually never ends positive! I find a good magazine or show to watch while working out is motivating...keeps your mind busy and the time goes by faster. Good luck kim!! You can do it! Posted by: Jen kollmer | July 01, 2010 at 11:08 PM Ha! I have to force myself no matter how long the time frame in between is! And a side note: even if you're eating better foods you still need to keep track of your calories and make sure you're eating what you should without going too low :) Posted by: j-nif | July 01, 2010 at 10:23 PM" "KIMT News 3 – The housing market is making a come back, but it may be too soon as sod farmers struggle to meet demand. Many sod farms across the country are facing a shortage as demand begins to increase. At Central Turf Farms in Albert Lea, they say not only was last year’s severe weather damaging to their crop, but many producers were also not prepared for such a housing boom this year. In many cases, homeowners are being asked to be patient until fall when there’s more supply. “Everybody is scurrying to get more planted as we are but we’re behind and one of the reasons we’re behind is because last year it was a bad year of flooding and then drought hit this whole Midwest area,” said Del Boyken, Manager of Central Turf Farms Albert Lea. Boyken tells us, hydro-seeding is also an option many people have turned to in the midst of the shortage. While you can still order sod, Boyken says it will cost more for homeowners because it would have to be shipped from outside our area. “We ended up plowing sod that we could not sell and so did a lot of other people and or in the morning be good price right now so a lot of the strollers switched over and went into row crops,” said Boyken. Boyken says with sod being as labor intensive many farms may not return to planting seeds and instead stick with the row crops." "With the Oscar’s taking place this Sunday, and “The Help” receiving 3 nominations, we take a look back at black female Oscar winners and nominees in Academy history. Viola Davis & More Stun At The NAACP Awards [Red Carpet PHOTOS] 2012 Oscar Nominations Are In: “The Help” Snags 3 Noms Including “Best Picture” Originally seen on" "Even though Detroit recently filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy because of an $18-20 billion dollar debt, Beyonce still showed up to the troubled city for a stop on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Singing Sam Cooke’s classic, “A Change Gonna Come,” Beyonce took a moment to show the city some love. The video shows excited fans screaming from the audience, various stars from Detroit, like Aretha Franklin and Aaliyah and of course a beautifully glowing Beyonce, hair in the wind, singing soulfully. See–the Carter-Knowles do give back Harry Belafonte! LIKE HelloBeautiful On Facebook! Related Stories: You WILL Get Your Life At Beyonce’s ‘Mrs. Carter Show World Tour’ & Here’s Why… BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Meet Anala Beevers, The Most Adorable Genius You’ve Ever Seen! [VIDEO] Check Out This Gallery Of What Black Women Wish For America!" "El Paso Zoo To Host Brew At The Zoo Imagine Dragons Launching New Album & Ultimate Fan Contest Experience El Paso Opera Kicks Off 2015 Season With Puccini’s Tosca Paramore Announces El Paso Concert Date Win a Trip to See Meghan Trainor in Concert in Los Angeles Mexican Superstar Juan Gabriel Coming In Concert Dwight Yoakam Performing At Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Musical Phenoms 2Cellos Coming to Las Cruces Ariana Grande Releases ‘Love Me Harder’ Acoustic Video " "Les Misérables UTEP Dinner Theatre Dates Extended Through June 1st Due to popular demand, Les Misérables UTEP dinner theatre performances have been held over for the third and last time through June 1st. What better way to celebrate UTEP’s Centennial than staging the internal smash-hit Les Misérables? Les Misérables holds the record for the longest-running musical in London’s West End and has become the most popular musical in the world. The story is centered in 19th century France where Jean Valjean is released from an unjust 19-year incarceration,. The menu consists of french onion soup, chicken marsala, potatoes au gratin, french-style green beans, croissant dinner rolls, coffee, iced tea and chocolate eclairs. Tickets are available at the UTEP Ticket Center and all El Paso Ticketmaster outlets or by calling the Ticket Center at 915-747-5234 or the Ticketmaster Charge by Phone line at 1-800-745-3000. Les Misérables at the UTEP Union Theatre Wednesday and Thursday dinner performances only: - $41.50 – Adult, UTEP Faculty, staff, and alumni association members (up to 4 tickets per valid ID) - $39.50 – Group (20+), Military (up to 4 tickets per valid ID), Children (ages 4-12), Non-UTEP students - $29.50 – UTEP students (1 ticket per valid ID) Friday and Saturday dinner performances only: - $46.50 – Adult, UTEP Faculty, staff, and alumni association members (up to 4 tickets per valid ID) - $44.50 – Group (20+), Military (up to 4 tickets per valid ID), Children (ages 4-12), Non-UTEP students - $34.50 – UTEP students (1 ticket per valid ID) The UTEP Dinner Theater’s facilities are partially accessible to the disabled. For more information please call 915-747-6060." "Lessons Winter Riding Message Boards Meet the Crew Simply the best. The Edge is an extremely warm and flexible coldwater wetsuit designed for ultimate performance and multisport use. Featuring ultra-warm Fireline insulation, heat-trapping Matrix Mesh on the chest and back and full P-Skin tape, the Edge will keep you toasty, dry and flexible. Take your performance to the next level. Fireline is an exclusive, new ultra-warm, feather-light and stretchy insulation layer. Consisting of brushed, quick-dry polypropylene lines knitted over jersey, it feels soft and warm to touch. The brushed surface absorbs moisture which is then heated by your body creating a warming, greenhouse effect inside the suit. More detail Bamboo Charcoal fibers are woven into our wetsuit lining for their anti-odor and antibacterial, warming and energizing properties. Closed-cell neoprene with the addition of a 3D matrix of air chambers that trap heat and increases buoyancy and flexibility. Air pockets insulate the body the way doublepaned windows insulate a house. The end result is a warmer and lighter suit without adding thickness.." "Be Paw-esome And Adopt A Shelter Animal This Month The El Paso Humane Society is having a special this month to try and get their animals their forever home. See how you can Paw It Forward and get yourself a new family member! Five Finger Death Punch Visit The Zoo And Show How Angry Koalas Really Are Guy Blows Up Puffer Fish Like A Balloon [VIDEO] Watch An Adorable Hamster Eat Tiny Burritos Watch What Happens When Your Monkey Smacks You Back – Hilarious Russian Man Selling Slightly Used Crocodile Las Cruces Rescue Desperately Seeking Homes for Heartworm Positive Dogs Heart-wrenching Commercial Shows What Therapy Dogs Do For Soldiers With PTSD Cold Weather Tips For Your Pet Drug Users Possibly Injure Animals To Get Drugs " "KLAW Country Song Showdown Parmalee vs Eli Young Band [VIDEO] After the landslide win for Chris Young’s ‘Aw Naw’ in last week’s Country Song Showdown, we thought we give you a tougher choice! This week, brand new group Paramalee with their current song ‘Carolina’, takes on Eli Young Band’s ‘Drunk Last Night’. Watch both videos and vote for your favorite by Midnight on Monday, October 28th, 2013!." "Mendelssohn and Bach January 12, 2014 by Christine Gengaro, Ph.D. Felix Mendelssohn was a child prodigy, writing music and studying the works of the old masters at an age when most kids are playing and trying to avoid homework. The music, specifically the counterpoint, of Mozart and Bach was particularly special to him, and his very first compositions reflected these influences. His works were mostly performed at parties and soirees thrown by the Mendelssohn family. Young Felix’s well-rounded upbringing included travel, education in general subjects and the classics, and introductions to some of the most important poets, musicians, and composers of the day. Mendelssohn had a particular affinity for the music of J.S. Bach, and this was a very fortunate thing, indeed. When J.S. Bach was alive, he was not a major player in the music world. He worked extremely hard at the positions he held, and he produced an enormous amount of music. But he didn’t travel or put on public concerts or even write opera, which was the popular genre. To those who knew him outside of Leipzig, he was well respected and considered a master of both organ performance and counterpoint, but his compositions nearly disappeared from history. They did not, however, and we have Mendelssohn and a few others to thank for it. When J.S. Bach died in 1750, he was “Old Bach,” the father of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, whom Mozart called “The Father of Classicism.” Some of the surviving music of “Old Bach”—which had fallen out of fashion and was largely forgotten—was entrusted to his children. Some of his works were passed around in manuscript form among his devotees in Berlin. Baron Gottfried van Swieten, a notable patron and musician, brought Bach’s works to Vienna in the 1780s, where musicians would gather at van Swieten’s home to play them. Mozart attended these gatherings. A similar situation occurred in England, where manuscript copies were also passed around among musicians. Composer and publisher Muzio Clementi who lived in England for nearly his entire life, had come into contact with a few of these manuscripts. When he was a student in the 1760s and 1770s, Clementi often practiced harpsichord works by Bach for hours at a time. It was in the 1800s that the Bach revival started in earnest. J.N. Forkel penned a biography about “Old Bach” that was published in 1802 and dedicated it to van Swieten. C.F. Zelter, who founded the Berlin Singakademie in 1791, was a fan of Bach’s work as well. With help from the Berlin contingent of Bach fans, Zelter amassed a decent-sized collection of Bach’s work. As early as 1811, he considered programming the B Minor Mass on a public concert, but decided against it. A similar thing happened with the St. Matthew Passion, that is, until Mendelssohn entered the picture. Before Mendelssohn was even twenty years old, he took on the Herculean task of mounting a revival of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. He made an arrangement of the piece from Zelter’s copy, and began rehearsals. Almost two years later, on March 11, 1829, the St. Matthew Passion was performed at the Berlin Singakademie. It was a grand popular success. After this, more concerts of Bach’s music were performed at the Singakademie and more of Bach’s works were published by multiple firms. In 1850—one hundred years after Bach’s death—the monumental Bachgesellschaft was undertaken, and in the decades following, all of Bach’s known works were collected and published in this edition. Mendelssohn, for all his gifts, has never been one of my top five composers. His style is often too conservative for my tastes, but his gift for melody and lightness is truly unparalleled. I will always be a fan of his, though, for two reasons: his revival of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, and his oratorio, Elijah. At the time of the 1829 concert, Mendelssohn was still at the beginning of his career, and he spent a lot of time preparing the score for St. Matthew Passion and rehearsing it. I wonder if he worried that he was sacrificing too much of his own time, time that he would have spent composing new pieces. But clearly, Mendelssohn considered it an important thing to honor the past, and our culture is so much the richer for his contributions and for those of Zelter, van Swieten, and Forkel as well. In 1846, years after the 1829 revival concert, Mendelssohn composed an oratorio in the model of large-scale works like Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. The style and structure is similar, but the harmony is all Mendelssohn. The subject is the prophet Elijah, and the two large sections of the piece cover episodes in Elijah’s life that are featured in the Bible. The music displays, in my opinion, some of Mendelssohn’s finest work, and it’s no surprise it was influenced in spirit and concept by one of Bach’s masterpieces. The earlier work is massive, with two choirs and two orchestras. In movements where all people are playing and singing, Bach achieves a lushness of orchestration that is nearly overwhelming. But Bach was also able to give us heartbreaking drama in small, intimate moments. Mendelssohn’s Elijah, in its best moments, achieves something similar. When I was a student, I just assumed that Bach had always been popular. Why wouldn’t he have been? I learned his music in my piano lessons, and it seemed perfectly delightful, if challenging for my little fingers. And when I heard the Brandenburg Concertos, the Cello Suites, and yes, the St. Matthew Passion, it seemed impossible to imagine a world where this man could have been forgotten! But styles change and tastes change, and sometimes things just fade away. It may not be deserved, but that’s just the way the wind blows. How grateful we must be, then, for people like Mendelssohn, who had every advantage in the world to promote himself, but took some time to honor the figures of the past. He did this in his music, which was full of evidence of the lessons of counterpoint and harmony he’d had as a child. He did this with his actions, bringing Bach back to the world in fantastic performances that must have dazzled and astounded. To me, the names Bach and Mendelssohn are intertwined. When I teach about Bach in my Music Appreciation classes, I always make it a point to explain Mendelssohn’s part in Bach’s legacy. Music doesn’t come down to us magically (although the Internet all but assures things will be available if people are interested). People have to keep music alive, buying it, playing it, programming it on concerts, listening to it, and in this day and age you can add, sharing YouTube videos of it, downloading it from iTunes, and talking about it on social media. Mendelssohn didn’t have Facebook or a huge Twitter following, but he reached a lot of people, and I, for one, am grateful." "Close Enough Part of a series on Rage Comics. [View Related Entries] About Close Enough is a rage comic character that is used to convey mild satisfaction towards the outcome of a situation, despite not having achieved a result that would be considered ideal. The character’s facial expression is derived from another rage comic series called Fuck Yea. Origin One of the first known appearances of the Close Enough Guy in a rage comic was shared on humor site Regretful Morning[1] on March 17th, 2010 in a compilation of Fuck Yeah comics, showing a character who has just had sex but was unable to bring his partner to orgasm. Spread On April 20th, 2010 Regretful Morning shared another rage comic compilation[2] solely consisting of Close Enough comics. A week and a half later, humor site Acid Cow[3] reposted the same compilation of 20 comics in a different order. Later that same year, Close Enough comics began appearing on humor sites on LOLBlog[4] and Memebase.[5] As of September 2012, there are 330 rage comics titled “Close Enough” on Reddit[6] while new instances continue to emerge on Rage Comics Romania[7], Rage Comics Archive[8] and Memebase[9] among other sites. Notable Examples Search Interest External References [1]Regretful Morning – 20 Humorous ‘FUCK YEA’ Comics [2]Regretful Morning – 20 Hilarious ‘Close Enough’ Comics [3]AcidCow – Close Enough Comics (20 pics) [4]LOLBlog – Matt Damon? [5]Memebase – Close Enough [6]Reddit – Search results for “close enough” [7]Rage Comics Romania – Category: Close Enough [8]Rage Comics Archive – Posts tagged “close enough” [9]Memebase – Posts tagged “close enough” Top Comments Bananaman Cortez Sep 14, 2012 at 02:15AM EDT owen fort Sep 18, 2011 at 12:33AM EDT + Add a Comment" "Local Area Attractions We are conveniently located less then 45 minutes from all the attractions listed below. Monster Mash Scream Park Dan and his crew set about creating scenes and planning how to best use the acres of McCray farmland to their advantage. Every scene that first year was built from scratch in backyards or on sight. The masks and costumes were from Drays, Dons grandson, and a friend, who enthusiastically carried on the show in Dans absence that year. Since that season and Dons passing, two new generations of McCray: Donsrays. Six Flags Amusement Park For thrilling rides and world-class entertainment, visit Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA! Home to ten world class coasters and family fun like Wiggles World, Thomas Town, and Looney Tunes Movie Town. Brave the twisted new world of Bizarro, a surreal coaster, the peculiar creature from Htrae where inhabitants believe in doing the opposite of Earthly things. Experience fog and fiery flame effects timed perfectly with heart-pumping audio for an unforgettable ride DISCOUNT ADMISSION TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE CAMPGROUND, ADULTS ONLY $31 EACH. Basketball Hall of Fame If you're a basketball fan, then you must visit the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. There are interactive kiosks loaded with Hall of Famer data and trivia, a basketball-themed restaurant, a Reebok Concept Store and a Hall of Fame gift shop. Then you can hit the full-size ""Center Court"" for some shooting, passing and other skill challenges or head to the second floor's high-tech, experiential attractions that allow you to measure your vertical leap, sit in the broadcaster's seat, coach a team to victory or even play a game of ""Virtual Hoops."" Eastern States Exposition In September, don't miss The Eastern States Exposition New England fair. Including entertainment, exhibits, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, New England history and agriculture, animals, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade and food from around the world. Downtown Northampton Downtown Northampton features a unique blend of independent retail shops, eclectic restaurants and cafes, many art galleries, museums, clubs, and theaters. Also, a self-guided tour book offers six distinct walking tours of the City. New England Air Museum. UMASS Amherst Stop by the Robsham Memorial Center for Visitors building to get brochures, campus maps, and general information about the University of Massachusetts Amherst . Smith College Visit Smith College , a private, independent women's liberal arts college in Northampton. Hampshire College Explore Hampshire College , a private liberal arts college in Amherst. Amherst College Amherst College , the third oldest college in Massachusetts, is a highly selective, private liberal arts college. Mount Holyoke Mount Holyoke is a highly selective liberal arts women's college in South Hadley and is ""the oldest continuing institution of higher education for women. Yankee Candle. Littleville Lake The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Littleville Lake about 1 mile off Rt.112 in Huntington and Chester, Massachusetts.. New England Air Museum The. Look Memorial Park Look Park is a place of both passive and active recreation including exciting seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Pedal Boats and a Steamer Train Ride. Mok" "King of Glory Lutheran Church One of our greatest attributes is that we are a very warm and friendly congregation. We always have something going on at KOG. Our lights seem to be lit every night with some type of activity or study. You can always just stop into our office during the week and visit our staff for any information or questions that you might have. Office hours are 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday. Quick Information Guide Monthly Newsletter | KOG Connection Image: View from the corner of Slater and Los Alamos. Traditional Worship Sundays @ 8:00 am | Led by our Choir w/organ Contemporary WorshipSundays @ 10:30 am | Led by our Worship Band Sunday School (Mid-September -- Memorial Weekend) Adult Education @ 9:30 am Kid's Time during the 10:30 am worship service Senior Chapel Service 1st Sunday of each month @ 1:00 pm 2014 Annual Report is available. Click here Preschool open registration begins March 2nd at 9:00 am Click here for links to Pastor Kinndlee's video recordings of services from her former church. Pastor Kinndlee's first day at KOG is Monday, February 9th." "The Art of Tomokazu Matsuyama Tattooed Gloves by Ellen Greene Ink on paper by Alex Konahin Alex Konahin is an illustrator from Riga, Latvia. His drawings are made with dip pen using india ink or other materials. You can find some of his beautiful works here. » read more “Metamorfish”, a stunning series of drawings by Elisa Ancori >>IMAGE Impressive tattoos by Noel’le Longhaul The art of Shane Shane is a young and very talented graphic designer and illustrator based in Paris, France. » read more Niklas Coskan’s illustrations POW! WOW! x Versace mural with Tristan Eaton 00" "Nicki Minaj Films Adidas Commercial With Jeremy Scott After going Pop with Pepsi, it looks like Nicki Minaj is kicking it with Adidas. The ‘Starships’ rapper has inked another endorsement deal with the sneaker giant and shot a commercial for it in Brooklyn, N.Y. Nicki went on her Twitter to show off a picture of her in a colorful outfit that she was wearing for the Adidas spot.. " "Concussion related issues have never been more prominent in media coverage than during the past two years. If you pay any attention, concussions are almost exclusively talked about in the context of football. Yet football isn’t the only sport where concussions are an issue. Parents are increasingly worried about the safety of their children in football, many of which have shown willingness to sway them towards sports such as soccer. But is soccer really that much safer when it comes to concussions? With more research, it was found that concussions on the soccer field are more rampant than originally thought. Concussions make up 3% of soccer injuries, which is the same rate as football. Not only in-game collisions, but also headers contribute to the majority of soccer concussions. “Footballer’s migraine” is a termed coined by European soccer players to describe the pain some players receive from heading the ball. Headaches, neck pain and dizziness are many times a common symptom after head-to-ball contact. These usually are common signs of neurological problems. When two or more players go up for a header, there is even more potential for a player to suffer a concussion. (UPI/Lori Shepler) Players in positions that employ headers more often, such as forwards and defenders, are more likely to have neurological problems than players who use headers less often, such as goalies and midfielders. The most frequent cases of concussions happen, however, when a player makes head-to-head contact with another player. This type of contact usually happens when players bunch together, fight for positioning and jump to head the ball simultaneously. The potential for occurrences like this happen dozens of times per game. The short and long-term effects of concussions and concussion related injuries are still not completely known. But as other sports use the knowledge from concussion research to help protect its athletes, soccer sits back. The physical play of soccer is undeniable. But many fear that cracking down on its physicality would destroy the game. However, something must be done. Improved equipment has helped eliminate some of the factors that have contributed to concussion-like symptoms in the past. Soccer balls were originally made of leather, and absorbed water. With wet playing conditions this led to heavier balls, and more neck and head injuries. New soccer balls are made of synthetic leather that doesn’t hold water. However, this development was based more on game-play rather than injuries. Headgear is a go-to for an increasing number of soccer players who are trying to prevent concussions during games. The headgear is made of shock-absorbing foam that is intended to decrease a blow to the head. It is common to see a player who has received a concussion wearing headgear and more and more players are turning to the headgear to avoid head injury. Many people believe the headgear should be mandatory. However, with no convincing scientific evidence that wearing headgear will help prevent concussions, few are willing to endorse it (US Soccer and FIFA allow the use of the headgear, however, neither endorse it). Headgear is gaining in popularity among soccer players, especially those who have previously suffered a concussion. (Kevin Rivoli/The New York Times) Another flaw in headgear is that it is designed specifically for the forehead, which leaves the majority of the head unprotected. Even in the NFL, where helmets have been mandatory since 1943, the effectiveness of helmets is still being questioned. Until a headgear piece is developed for full-head protection, and until there is substantial evidence of effectiveness, it will remain an option in soccer. Header-induced concussions most often occur from improper technique. Proper technique entails a stabilized head, contact on the forehead, and the torso aligned with the aim of the shot. Improper technique often happens when a ball is flying so quickly that players don’t have enough time to react. However, these problems rarely occur on the youth level because headers are not used as frequently. Coaching athletes to use the proper technique may help prevent some head injury on headers. Studies have shown, however, that even with proper technique the impact of heading a ball is 20% that of receiving boxer’s punch to the head.Football is indisputably physical and on most occasions is naturally more violent than soccer. However, concussions happen in soccer just as much as they do in football. So while there still is no exact science to prevent concussions or concussion-like symptoms, soccer is behind the times in protecting its players. The NFL is taking drastic steps in player safety, but US and international soccer hasn’t made many rules or equipment changes to do the same. So when you are thinking about pushing your son or daughter towards soccer instead of football, you might want to take a second thought." "Now Playing Connect with Us KRWG.ORG-The Region's Home Page Regional 10:09 am Fri April 19, 2013 Former ABQ Firefighter Pleads Guilty In Cartel Case A former Albuquerque firefighter accused of laundering money for the Sinaloa drug cartel has pleaded guilty. Steve Chavez has pleaded guilty to a single count admitting he structured financial transactions to hide nearly $200,000 for the cartel by filtering it through several different bank accounts. Chavez is one of 15 defendants originally charged with 29 crimes last year. With the plea agreement he faces up to 2 1/2 years in prison, must pay $182,000 in restitution and will forfeit the funds in four of his bank accounts. Chavez's attorney Jason Bowles says his client was a low-level member of the operation. Bowles says Chavez has been working in the construction field since his arrest and has been saving money to pay the restitution. ___ Information from: KRQE-TV," "Scotts Valley Man Arrested in Connection with 7-Eleven Robbery- 1/22/15 17:30 P.M.D. A second man has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Live Oak 7-Eleven. In november, six men wearing hoodies entered, the store on 1800 block of Soquel Drive, and made off with cases of beer while one of the men threatened the clerk with a bat. Yesterday, police arrested 19-year-old Anthony Deponzi at his Scotts Valley home , he was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail. Bail has been set at $100,000." " and San Luis Ambulance personnel attended to the driver of the minivan, a female adult, who sustained a laceration to her upper left arm. The minivan was also occupied by 4 children who were uninjured in the collision. The investigation revealed that 25-year-old Colton Porter was southbound on Santa Rosa in the black Cadillac approaching Monterey, and the minivan was eastbound on Monterey. The minivan entered the intersection on a green light when Porter failed to stop for the red signal and collided with the driver’s side of the minivan. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, and the driver of the minivan was transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for treatment. Porter exhibited symptoms of intoxication at the scene and was evaluated for DUI. Porter was ultimately arrested for felony DUI causing injury, and was booked at San Luis Obispo County Jail." "A map shows the approximate location of a suspected arson that destroyed one car and damaged another on Saturday, July 5, 2014, authorities said. (Credit: Google Maps) Suspicious Fire Destroys Car in Azusa Area Following Dispute Over Fireworks A map shows the approximate location of a suspected arson that destroyed one car and damaged another on Saturday, July 5, 2014, authorities said. (Credit: Google Maps) Authorities on Saturday were investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed one car and damaged another in the Azusa area amid reports of illegal fireworks use. Deputies and fire department personnel responded about 1:15 a.m. to the 18600 block of Mauna Loa Avenue (map), in unincorporated Los Angeles County, where a 1999 Camaro was on fire in the driveway of a home, according to a news release issued by the sheriff’s San Dimas station. The blaze was extinguished, but the car was deemed a total loss, the release said. A 1997 Saturn that was parked nearby sustained heat damage to the hood and driver’s side. The Camaro was owned by a man whose mother, less than an hour earlier, had asked several people to stop lighting illegal “mortar” fireworks near the house, officials said. The encounter occurred about 12:25 a.m., when the 66-year-old woman told the group she would be calling the police, according to the Sheriff’s Department. A brief argument ensued between the resident and a woman in the group. The 66-year-old told investigators that she did not recognize the woman – whom she described as about 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, and about 150 pounds — or her companions. “Dispatch records indicate the victim did not call to report the fireworks or the argument,” the release said. “Another caller reported illegal fireworks about 1 ½ blocks away at 12:53 a.m., but did not locate any suspicious persons or illegal activity.” The resident discovered the car fire about 45 minutes after the dispute, authorities said." "12/9/10: Cleopatra Salt Lake City, Utah – Biographer Stacy Schiff says that Cleopatra has had ""one of the busiest afterlives in history."" This Queen of Egypt died over 2000 years ago, but since then she's been the subject of poems and plays, she's had an asteroid and a cigarette named after her. But for all the fame, much of what we think we know about Cleopatra just isn't so. Thursday, Schiff joins us to rescue the queen from her legend. Purchase a CD of today's RadioWest. Please reference show :" "M_0<< Game « Previous ‹ First < 6870 6871 6872 6873 6874 > Puckbubba in KK Hockey From the entry 'Rick Nash Says Players Need To Change Their Behavior'. Comment by calquake in The Malik Report From the entry 'Notes From The Wings' Morning Skate'. Comment by Primis in The Malik Report From the entry 'Babcock On Nyquist'. Comment by Primis in KK Hockey From the entry 'Rick Nash Says Players Need To Change Their Behavior'. 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Ted Dubrawski: Hi, my name is Ted and I play the bass Michael Thompson: Hey, my name is Mike Thompson and I also play guitar and sing Matt Whitaker: My name is Matt and I just play drums. Anthony Saia: Just play drums? M: Yep, that’s my life. A: What was the whole concept behind your video for Strata Red? MG: It was a mixture of food coloring, flour and water. They poured gallons of that stuff on us. The concept was there was no concept. We rented a warehouse space and was done by students of USC so it was done for dirt cheap. They also used SLR cameras and shot continuous video frame-by-frame and it turned out a very high quality. A: (To Ted) You are smiling the whole time during the video, were you just having a good time or? T: I was actually miserable the whole time. The mixture started to cake on our clothes and arms and we shot over two days. We had to put the same dirty clothes on the same day so it was pretty miserable. I guess I was just having fun playing. MT: It was fun, but after the mixture started drying on our arms – we wanted to peel it off but it hurt. A: So it was like plaster? MG: Yeah, exactly like plaster of Paris. A: So how long have you guys been playing music? Since 2.5 years old? MG: Pretty much. M: Since four years old A: Now, you guys also worked with Wizards of Oz? T: Yep, they are some awesome Australians. MG: They are not hiding behind giant green masks. They did turn our music into a rock monster. Some credits of theirs include Aviril Lavigne, Jason Mraz and Liz Phair and they have done a lot of stuff with Disney to the point where they joke about selling your music to Disney. Anyways, they took us on, produced our album and it went from a bunch of hooks to a cohesive unit and it was definitely awesome. They definitely gave our music an edge. At first, we thought that they were going to turn us down. Instead, they called us cowards and made us turn our stuff up. Like, lets turn it up to 11 and go crazy. They wanted to do something completely different and that was important. They came out and accentuated the better parts of our music and provided us with a full product. A: So being from L.A. you obviously have the opportunity to play the Whisky-A-Go-Go. How does that feel standing on the same stage as bands such as Guns ‘N’ Roses or Motley Crue stood in those exact same spots about 25 years ago. M: Haha…the first time I peed in the bathroom I thought to myself….holy crap. Robert Plant peed here! MG: Exactly, and especially in there, you can see where people have carved in the mirror – which we have done. Its weird being from LA we don’t really think about it because we are house band there so we play at least once a month but some important feet have stomped and trudged here. M: Yeah, living in L.A. you always know that the Whisky is on Sunset so you drive by so you don’t really notice it but if you are into music and love old bands like Led Zeppelin, playing there is phenomenal. A: As far as influences go and writing does one person write lyrics or is it a collaborative effort? MG: Most of the time I take on the responsibility of writing the lyrics – not to say that we don’t share its just, that how it has happened. Influences come from everywhere. I can’t even describe how half the stuff came up. A: How does touring with a band like Hawthorne Heights? MG: How do you think it feels? T: It had always been a dream of ours to go on tour so to actually be doing it for our first time has been a trip. M: Well, I never thought I would be touring with these guys. T: Yeah, we hang out with these guys every day and we are starting to build friendships. MG: Touring with HH has certainly been an experience and helps us expand from the LA market. A: Any road stories? M: He (pointing to Ted) mooned Utah. MG: We almost lost half the merch on our way up here when we were in Arizona. We were on the 15 going through those cliffs and we hear stuff fall off the top so we slam on the brakes and our van skids like an action movie. M: I thought they were behind me, and after checking our mirrors we noticed that they (Mike & Mike) weren’t behind me. A couple of seconds later Ted gets a call from our roadie saying, “We just lost all the merch” so Ted says, “Dude! Pull over!” So I pull over and I almost popped our tire! T: Ha, barely made it out alive! MG: We did play a really good show that night. Pretty sure every show we played in Utah deserves a story. Yeah, we were in a Motel 6 and I’m just in my underwear walking through the middle of the parking lot in Utah. There’s a video on our Facebook as well. A: So, I also read that you guys participated in a benefit concert where all the proceeds of that show went to the OneLoveForChi foundation. Are you guys Deftones fans? T: We are huge Deftones fans. M: They are like a cross between hard, hard rock and barely being able to understand the words. MG: Yeah, our management looked at the OneLoveForChi fund and saw that he was in a really bad car accident and was in a coma. There was an opportunity to play main stage of Bamboozle with them (Deftones) so we used a lot of our merch money and our fan base to help those guys. We got on stage with them which was a big deal because we were able to share a stage with some of our idols. Also at the show were bands like The Used, Suicide Silence, Shwayze, 50 Cent randomly. M: The craziest part was that he had three of his scarier looking fellows sound check for him. MG: Yeah, literally, you’d look up and these giant, torrential looking people were walking up on stage. M: Yeah, I saw that and there was no way I was going over there. MG: Haha…side story: We played right before Suicide Silence and I have never been so scared of a crowd. M: They accepted us very well, we didn’t get booed or anything. MG: Just seeing some guy with like eight piercings, tattoos on his eyes, the Kerry King head thing– M: The lead singer for that band, who has like an intense scream was doing classical vocal warm-ups. A: Doesn’t Hetfield from Metallica do that? MG: Oh, haha, yeah. M: I saw that on some video. MG: Yeah, Some Kind of Monster, right? A: Yep! So, being from SoCal, you guys must surf right? Ted: Yep, I do. Matt: I body surf. A: Any favorite spots? T: Oh, Staircases, Topanga – M: whispering The Wedge, The Wedge T: NOT, the Wedge because the Wedge scares me, uh, Bay Street, Venice Beach A: What do you guys thing of college radio? MG: We love college radio, we’re all in college, well, sorta T: I hate commercial radio, I live for the college stations. M: We were just talking about how we find all the good music on college stations. A: Killer. So Mike T, I haven’t heard much from you man. MG: He’s a quiet guy MT: I’m loud on stage – M: He just stands there and nods his head and his hair flows A: Kind of like that feathered, Farrah Fawcett look? MT: I’m actually going for the Jesus look. MG: Jim Cavezial? MT: I’m going to start wearing a robe on stage once my hair is long enough. A: Looks like you guys were booked solid through July, how does that feel? MG: We love it. We’d much rather be on the road than just sitting at home. T: I live to play live M: We notice that when we aren’t playing shows we start to get at one another’s throats because we aren’t playing music for people. MG: Yeah, but playing a show is like band make-up sex. A: So you guys must listen to a lot of music, what are some of your favorite albums? MG: Green Day’s Dookie Matt: Van Halen’s 5150 Ted: John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme MT: System of a Down’s Toxicity MG: Oh! We hate Ke$ha. A: Of course, of course. M: We actually played with a band that covered her song “Your Love In My Drug”. T: Yeah, it was about 15% better, but the song itself is pretty crappy. A: Final question…any surprises for the show tonight? MG: Oh, I can’t tell. The only question is do you like 60’s rock n’ roll? A: Yeah, of course. MG: Sweet, thanks man, it’s been great. We’ll see you inside! After pleasantries were exchanged, Acidic played a killer show. Gossard has a ton of energy as well as all of the other guys in the group. The impression that I got is that they deserve to be on the stage at The Whisky. They are tight, have a great sound and even know how to bust out some Beatles tunes. Check for these guys to be on tour sometime soon." "Washington Health Exchange's Early Enrollees Washington’s health exchange got off to a bumpy start on its first day yesterday. The website was temporarily shut down all morning. People who tried to access the website experienced slowdowns and technical problems. But there were some people who managed avoid the glitches and sign up for health coverage. Charles Jackson has always had some kind of health insurance through work. But that changed last year. Jackson is on disability, his only source of income. The way he describes his income level is poor, but not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid. “I’m still in poverty, just a little bit; my nose is hanging out the water still,” he laughs. Jackson is 62 years old, just a few years shy of qualifying for Medicare. That means he’s entirely responsible for his medical costs. And his health issues have only grown. Recently he was diagnosed with diabetes. Jackson says juggling his medical bills has been challenging. “There were times when I didn’t have the money -- buy the drugs that you need, the meds, or eat.” On opening day of the health exchange, Jackson went to his community clinic to sign up for health coverage. He’s among 180,000 King County residents who are newly eligible for either Medicaid or financial assistance to buy health insurance. Like Jackson, 44-year-old Vera Johnson welcomed the chance to get affordable coverage. She lost her health insurance four years ago after her divorce. Buying a plan for herself and teenage daughter would have cost her up to $600 a month. It was beyond her means. Under the Affordable Care Act, Johnson expected to pay more like $100 a month. “But it turns out that today, after bringing my tax returns, that it’s actually free. I get it for free,” she says. “So am I happy about health care? Yes.” And relieved, too. For years she’s put off checkups. Signing up for health care, she says, is about being able to take care of herself and her daughter. “I’m going to be able to get a breast exam, I’m going to be able to take my daughter to the dentist on a regular basis, I’m going to be able to take her for annual checkups that she has not been getting.” Johnson says, “It’s kind of like a parent achievement award, almost, because I haven’t been able to provide that.” Vera Johnson and Charles Jackson are two of an estimated 1 million Washington residents who are uninsured. The state’s goal is to get as many people signed as possible." "Turn on suggestions Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for - ReachOut Forums - > - About blissfulhope blissfulhope Frequent scribe since 25-10-2018 14-03-2020 20 29 Kudos 0 Solutions Hey @WheresMySquishy It is thank you for being so understanding, that really helped me to feel a bit better. That's really true, these things can't be helped, they just happen naturally. I am terrified of telling him, it will really hurt him. But then again that is just how things are... I am so torn on whether it is a good idea to tell him the truth about how I am feeling or just continue explaining that this is not the right time for me to be in a relationship. It's so difficult ... View more Aww thank you @reach804 I have had a really tough year in terms of my mental health so at the moment in addition to the treatment I am receiving I am trying to reorganise my life to make sure that I can truly be happy in all aspects... even though it's hard. It is definitely really painful. I have thought about making some new friends who are LGBTQI friendly, surrounding myself with supportive people and perhaps just making the necessary changes in my life, even if that means leaving my boyfriend of one year. I can't fake happiness and I can't continue to pretend to be someone that I am not. I have for so many years been in such denial of my sexual orientation and since I started meeting and having relationships with other queer people I think I have finally started to discover what may truly make me happy and is my true self... but that's for me to work out from experience I guess ... View more 25-08-2019 05:42 PM 25-08-2019 05:42 PM I'm so grateful for this space, at the moment it feels like the only place I can talk about this as I have very little support from those in my life at the moment. I have reached out to one or two close friends about my feelings, one of whom has since seemed to distance herself from me... I wish my friends and family weren't so homophobic. It just makes me so angry. Thank you for the resources and your support, @Bre-RO ... View more 18-08-2019 10:19 PM 18-08-2019 10:19 PM I consider myself a queer female, as I honestly don't think I fit in perfectly with the label ""lesbian"" or ""bisexual."" I have a boyfriend and have been with him for a long time. But over the last few months all I can think about is how much I would prefer to be with a girl again. I feel so terrible and like an awful person, it hurts me so much every day. I feel so confused and my anxiety is through the roof. I am in constant fear and panic. I am scared of leaving him, I am scared to move on and continue exploring my sexuality. I feel so trapped. Not to mention that my family would disown me entirely if I were to ever come out to them. Every day feels like a constant struggle. ... View more 31-05-2019 05:28 PM 31-05-2019 05:28 PM Hi @missep I have been struggling lately to be honest, but I'm pushing through the darkness with the support of my awesome GP, psychologist and meeting with a psychiatrist very soon for an overall review on my meds. I feel like a different person not being interested in any of the things I used to be passionate about. It's so strange. I have missed these forums as I have been absent for a few weeks but logging on here and reading comments from the supportive community always lifts my spirits. Hope you are well ... View more 31-05-2019 05:14 PM 31-05-2019 05:14 PM @Definitelynotmitchell Thank you so much for your kind words. :) Lately I have been feeling a bit up and down, though in the past couple of days more down than anything else. I have been tracking my mood every day in order to keep a record of how I am feeling, and did some meditation today which I hadn't done in a long time, which was helpful. Every day is such a struggle right now though ... View more 31-05-2019 05:11 PM 31-05-2019 05:11 PM 29-04-2019 07:18 PM 29-04-2019 07:18 PM Hi @missep, Thank you so much for your supportive words I've found that those strategies are crucial! In combination with therapy from my psychologist and medication I think I'm really on the way to recovering. I'm glad to hear that there are others who are also experiencing this, it makes me feel much less alone. I relapsed on the weekend by self-harming after a few weeks of having used coping strategies to avoid it, but I was in a terrible state. I was pretty disappointed as I thought I had been progressing but I had an anger outburst that just overwhelmed me so much that I couldn't handle anything. Hopefully I can avoid it again next time. Thank you so much ... View more 26-04-2019 10:34 AM 26-04-2019 10:34 AM Hey @lennycat2017, hope you had a great long weekend too! Right now, better that I have ever been in terms of my anxiety disorder as I have started medication that my doctor prescribed, which has helped very much to help me get through the day without the constant panic attacks and anxiety. The past week was really hard in terms of the BPD and angry outbursts to my boyfriend/mood swings, I hurt him so much when my intrusive thoughts come in and once I’ve calmed down, I feel guilty for it. I’m working on those symptoms though with my psychologist and I think some of the strategies and things she has taught me are already having a small effect on the way I think and manage my emotions. I really feel like there is finally a way out of this! ... View more @blobby That sounds like a great day ahead! It is also one of my goals to learn how to cook. I look forward to hearing about what you cook/bake I also really need to declutter my makeup, it is an absolute mess that I have just neglected for too long haha. Decluttering will feel great afterwards! hope you have a great day! ... View more Great idea @mspaceK! Good job on making that step to contact headspace about therapy, it will really help and provide a distraction to you, it makes me happy seeing others taking that initiative to get help because it’s really not the easiest thing to do! Even though I tend to leave my room a mess for periods at a time, once I’m feeling in the mood there is nothing better and more rewarding that cleaning and decluttering your room! 1. This morning I am at my GP for a check-in appointment after 3 weeks of therapy. It’s been a rough couple of weeks but I’m glad I reached out for support. 2. I will be hanging out with my boyfriend tonight and catching up on some of our favourite movies, which I have been looking forward to! Thank you for starting this thread, it’s great to see what everyone else gets up to and has also helped to distract me as well ... View more Wishing you all a Happy Easter!!! In my culture we celebrate Easter next week but it’s honestly my favourite time of the year so I don’t mind getting into the Easter spirit twice ... View more Hi @WheresMySquishy! I definitely agree with you about Instagram and the kind of image it portrays of people. I am so glad that I am no longer on there and have deleted that app hopefully for good. It just caused me so many problems. Thank you so much!!! I really hope so. It can be really difficult since my few close friends don't really understand, especially the BPD and just the way I am towards them sometimes. I am lucky that my boyfriend and my sister do understand though. At least I have two people that I can fall back onto. And an incredibly supportive community that I have recently discovered here! ... View more @lennycat2017 thank you so much!!!! that made me smile. It definitely wasn't easy to build up the courage to talk about my experiences/traits that she told me are linked with my BPD but I am glad I got everything out there and told her because it really did give me clarity. We have gone over methods to manage self-harm urges, and in our future sessions we will go over much more. There is a lot to work on so we're still figuring out where to start first - right now her main objective has been to help me understand my disorders, which although kind of scares me to an extent, actually really helps. I am so glad I have removed it from my life, it was doing me so much more harm than good. Thank you! I will keep you updated on how things are going. ... View more thank you so much @ecla34, it has been over a week since I deleted it and I honestly feel like I removed so much toxicity. I feel so much better without it and intend to keep it that way for a long time. i've been seeing the psychologist that my GP referred me to and she has been fantastic so far in helping me to understand my diagnosis and have an understanding of my conditions, it feels like a sort of clarity for me as before I was just constantly suffering, and not understanding why. It has helped me a lot knowing that these intrusive thoughts, anger and intense emotions are part of my BPD, and I have been learning some strategies to manage the urge to self-harm, etc. I was so reluctant to ever get help but I am so glad I did, I know it will be a long journey but I feel positive that I have the right support around me to get through this ... View more Hi @missep, I saw a psychologist and told her about these feelings, amongst the depression/anxiety which has been debilitating for me lately and she identified these as traits of BPD. Knowing that this horrible state I have been in actually has a name is kind of a relief. It has been really hard to deal with. I deleted Instagram last week because I felt the urge to hurt myself again and I stepped up and said, no way am I letting this get to me! So I deleted, and I feel amazing without it in my life. I feel much better. You sound really awesome too and I really appreciate your response very much!! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️😊 ... View more Hi @Andrea-RO, thank you very much for your response and your welcome. I really appreciate it. I've managed to gain a better insight about my own feelings and thoughts after talking about this with my psychologist. I'm slowly getting better at understanding that these are just thoughts and haven't had any urges to cause harm to myself or any rage episodes which is a big step forward for me. Understanding the difference between just thoughts and real, rational jealousy has helped me a lot. The self care tips list is also very helpful and I will be trying out those as well :) Thank you so much for your support 😊😊❤️❤️ ... View more Hey @ecla34! Resilience to me means learning from experiences in the past and coming back from them, stronger than ever, using support resources that are available to you as weapons. I've been going through a really hard time at the moment but there have been many moments in my life where I have been resilient. I guess one example would be when I suffered depression in high school as a result of bullying, sexual harassment and substance abuse and some other factors. I would not go to school, I was a terrible student and didn't take school seriously at all. I was failing tests. Two years later, I had gained some more life experience and travelled overseas, which really changed everything for me. I discovered my passion, which I am now studying at university, and ended up being one of the top students in the state, and accepted into the top university of the country. I changed my behaviours, attitude, everything. I didn't allow my past to get me down. I believed in myself and set a goal that I worked so hard to achieve, despite my dark past and struggles. I wanted to turn my life around more than anything. I don't know how I did it, but resilience, in any form, can really bring significant changes. ... View more 01-04-2019 07:39 PM 01-04-2019 07:39 PM I'm new to these forums. I really need some advice or guidance to how I should go about this. I have Generalised Anxiety Disorder and depression, I'm not sure if this is related to my condition but I have been experiencing intrusive thoughts and overwhelming jealousy in my relationship recently, for irrational reasons. UPDATE: I have been diagnosed with BPD by a mental health professional and currently in treatment. I have an amazing partner, he loves and cares for me very much and has been so supportive helping me to find treatment and help for my mental health condition. I am very lucky to have him and we have always had an amazing level of trust, honesty and openness between us. I used to be so confident, I would talk about my bisexuality with him, we would talk about other girls together, nothing would ever bother me since I was so confident and loved myself enough to understand that it was purely being sexually experimental, not that he wanted other girls, etc. We had the best relationship, and we still do, as we are extremely close and tell each other everything. I have no reason to doubt him as we share everything with each other. I have never been an overly jealous type either as I always believed in honesty and openness is key to a healthy relationship. But I no longer feel like myself. I am nothing like that anymore, and the change scares me. Recently however, I have found that my self-esteem has plummeted and I find myself constantly comparing myself to girls on Instagram and social media, hating the way I look and being constantly jealousy about him even LOOKING at other girls. I freak out and want to hurt myself because I feel worthless. It's so bad. I have intrusive thoughts about him wanting other girls, when an attractive girl walks past I freak out and get so jealous. These intrusive thoughts are so bad that they give me the urge to self-harm again and even suicidal thoughts, although I have no active intention of doing that. It is so horrible. I constantly start fights with him and get angry because in my head I have convinced myself that he doesn't want me and is hiding so much from me, maybe talking to other girls or chasing them secretly and hiding it from me. This is all irrational as he loves me very much and we want to spend the rest of our lives together. I hate suffering like this with these thoughts. I really need some advice on how to cope with these, because it is unbearable to feel this way. Is this a result of my condition? Has anyone had a similar experience? ... View more Public Statistics Contact Me" "truckcopMembers Content Count781 Joined Last visited Days Won6 Community Reputation10 Good About truckcop - RankSenior Member - Birthday 07/25/1952 Personal Information - Biography32 years LEO, retired '09. 20 years as state agency firearms instructor and armorer - LocationN. FL - InterestsShooting - guns. Shooting - cameras. - OccupationRetired LEO - loginnametruckcop - displaynametruckcop Recent Profile Visitors The recent visitors block is disabled and is not being shown to other users. Fixed IC Choke truckcop replied to STSE's topic in BenelliFixed means it's integral to the barrel, non-interchangeable. Super 90 Locking head. truckcop replied to rockinjr's topic in BenelliSearch the forum for ""Benelli click"". It's a long-time known issue with some guns. Various fixes have been tried with mixed results. I fixed one of my guns with a swap of locking heads between guns. Fixed another one by replacing the original blued locking head with a newer version chromed head. It happens regardless of the loads; heavy, light, slugs, buckshot, birdshot. Benelli never really acknowledged a problem, putting the blame on dirty guns, ammunition, not holding the gun properly, et. al. A couple of years ago they finally made a modification of the bolt on a couple of models that appears to have corrected the problem . Unfortunately, the re-designed bolt group isn't backward compatible with older guns. Alien Nation Movie (1988) truckcop replied to Gmcrigger2007's topic in BenelliMovie Prop Asgard Defense truckcop replied to 12508's topic in BenelliMan, 15 years ago I'd have jumped all over this. Now, at my age, the cost/benefit analysis just doesn't compute. Dang it! 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I’ve also been told to make them more likeable by someone who had just read the 1st episode. I made them have strong personalities and everything. You dont get to tell that a character is unlikeable by just reading the 1st episode. I made my characters have strong character development as told by some genuine reviewer who read 3 of my episodes. Also recently i have been told to add a little romance to my story that doesn’t revolve around romance or drama. And to add choices to my story that is not a choice based story. Also i have been told that there were questions unanswered by the first episode. Like you just read the first episode. What would you expect? A story doesn’t get its climax by just the first episode. Which is why i dont get my story reviewed by just the first episode. My thoughts on a good story review is to read all 3 episodes and know the category of the story so you dont get to tell that add a little romance to a somehow dystopian story and to know the characters better to why they act that way. Some reviewer told me they hated one character just because she is rude and rebelious. Its part of the story to why she acts that way. What? You want her to be all happy go lucky when she experienced her parents being murdered right before her eyes years ago? What are your thoughts on a good story review? What are your thoughts on a good story review? Okay. So i know i had my story reviewed by lots of people. And of course people have their different opinions about it and what it should be. Hi Emily! Here are a few thoughts on what makes a good review! I agree ideally, three episodes are great because character development is exactly as it says on the tin - it involves developing the character but this will happen gradually throughout the story. Personally when I started out, I reviewed three and probably after my hiatus I will go back to doing three instead of two or one but when I am tight for time I do two and I have even said to take my words with a pinch of salt in such instances because I do not have the full picture. Reviewing styles vary from person to person - I prefer to give comments throughout the story, so I will react to scenes or provide directing help as well as grammar. I do not give grades or scores, I am generally a subjective person so that shows in my reviews. With reviews, you will not always find the reviewer may understand aspects of your plot/character traits but this is more to do with personal interpretation of the story. With the making your characters more likable - I feel like this is a case of character development at play. You need time to warm to some characters - I have been given similar comments regarding my MC, she acts in a way that is deliberate but as the story goes on you understand why she is the way that she is. I am sure this is the case for your story too. Yes. I understand people have different reviewing styles. But the thing is people dont even understand one thing that will be explain later in the story and are already saying “make your plot clearer” and the same goes for the characters. The plot isn’t meant to be rushed which is why i think reviewing just the first episode is not a good idea. I actually prefer an MC who is sassy and tough like yours instead of an MC that cries a lot. The only thing i like about an MC that cries a lot is that she will be tough and badass later in the story. Ah I agree with you on that point - as plots are not meant to overload you with info I suppose first episode reviews are good for those who wish to know if their story makes a good impression on the reader rather than focusing on the actual plot or characterisations. I feel like reading more chapters does justice for the reader and the writer for a well rounded review. Also, thank you! I am glad my MC is portrayed the way I wanted her to be! I definitely understand where you are coming from but all I can say really is that you can’t please everyone. Just remember it’s your story and it should be written the way you want it to be. There’s a huge difference between constructive criticism and someone telling you to change your story simply because they don’t like it. If you love what you write it will show in your writing and people will see the effort that’s gone into it and will enjoy it too. As for the reviewing, one chapter reads are only really good for letting people know if the story catches the attention enough to want to read on. Reviews should be three chapters minimum. When people review movies, they sit through the whole film, they don’t watch five minutes then get up and leave. Yup true. The same goes for tv series, it isn’t recognized because of the first episode. Which is why i dont listen to anyone else’s advice when they review just the first chapter. When there are mistakes on the directing, or suggesting to change angles when two people are talking, i understand. But the whole plot story, nope. I’ve been told my story was emotional and powerful when they read until the 5th chapter which is good enough for me. Moved to Episode Fan Community as this is not a review thread Make sure to check out our Forum Tutorial for more info about where to correctly create topics. I agree that a good story review doesn’t happen after only reading the first episode. Actually I believe you have to read quite a lot to do a decent story review. After reading the first three episode, naturally you will have an idea about what you think of the story. But I think it’s hard to make a decent review when you don’t know how the story is going to develop. It’s fair to leave constructive criticism and ideas on how to improve a story, but the reviewer definitely shouldn’t dictate how the story should be directed or turn out. I get that it might be upsetting for you to have reviewers give you criticism for something that they don’t know how will turn out yet, but at the end of the day, it is your story. It sounds like you know exactly how you want your story to turn out and if the reviewers’ opinions seem unfair or understandable, just forget about them. Don’t let them get to you and don’t let it upset you. I agree about reading 3 chapters for a review. By the 3rd chapter you get a better understanding of the plot. I review the reviewer now lol. After I got a fake review from an Instagram group. I read other reviews and determine if that reviewer can help me. Which is why i think its better to review half of the episodes of a story but people just dont have the time for that. Luckily i came across a reviewer who was kind enough to review 10 of my episodes. Another thing is i think reviewers should be more experienced in life in general so that they can relate more to the characters. You got a fake review? That sucks. I hate those kind of people. Yes I did, it was by Epy.Gold and the reviewer was Heather. I had to read 3 chapters of her story to get a review. When my review finally came it was basically a review of chapter 1. But when I sent a dm asking for proof of reading all 3 chapters of my story. I never got a response. Thank you for warning us!! Also, the reviewer missed out on your amazing story so it is their loss. That is a very interesting point you make about life experience and it is a good point indeed. Despite my young age (19 is young? Surely!! ), I have gone through some experiences which have helped me learn and grow as a person as well as reading a lot when I was younger. I was an avid reader and that helped a lot when I am reviewing Question for you and other posters here: do you live review? Well there are lots of people who somehow dont know how to review stories. Character development takes a while and they should know that. They should read more books. Because in books, one page does not define the entire story. Live review? I guess not? I’ve only done one story review thread so far. Live review is when you type your thoughts/write your thoughts when you are writing the review - this is the way I review and thankfully it has been well received Oh yeah i have. Well actually it depends on the story if i actually feel anything with the characters" "Oh really ._. will stick to chrome then.. 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Mods close this post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites" "Moving to Background on iPhone Hello, 1) i have looked on the ""Chat"" example for Ice Touch, what Ice advise us to do when moving to Background, should we always destroy the ICE communicator? 2) i have read the VOIP example Readme note: 1) i have looked on the ""Chat"" example for Ice Touch, - (void)applicationDidEnterBackground { // Start the long-running task and return immediately. dispatch_async(dispatch_get_global_queue(DISPATCH_QUEUE_PRIORITY_DEFAULT, 0), ^{ [communicator destroy]; }); } what Ice advise us to do when moving to Background, should we always destroy the ICE communicator? 2) i have read the VOIP example Readme note: is there any way to communicate with the application when it at Background using ICE ?is there any way to communicate with the application when it at Background using ICE ?Note that background applications are not supported in devices before 3G, and background notifications do not work in the simulator. 0 You don't necessarily have to destroy the communicator when the application is moved to the background. It isn't what the voip demo does for example. The voip demo demonstrates how to receive Ice callbacks while the application is in the background. Let us know if you need more information on this. Cheers, Benoit. Thanks for your quick reply. I understand the voip example, unfortunately our application is not voip, audio or location. Let's assume the app in ""background state""; is there a way to handle ""call backs""? If there is no such way - I guess following scenarios may take place: 1. server that calls a client callback function will receive exception. 2. when the app is ""back"" to ""foreground"" state, it will receive the call though server received exception Is it correct? So we can continue to work with the same communicator when the app is back. I guess that in ""chat"" communicator is destroyed as a workaround - setDefaultRouter can't be called twice. Is it correct? Thanks …. Yes, I believe the chat application destroys the communicator when the application goes into the background to disconnect the client from the server, when the application goes into the foreground the user is supposed to connect again to the chat server to establish a new session (with a new communicator). If you don't use VoIP sockets, invocations on the background iPhone application will probably hang until a timeout is reached. When the application is brought back into the foreground, it might or might not receive the request depending on whether or not it was queued by the TCP/IP stack. Can't you use VoIP sockets if you want to be able to receive callbacks while in the background? Cheers, Benoit. Thanks for your quick reply. i don't sure i understood you, could we define our application as Voip application (to use Voip sockets) even our application only send and receive data? is it not a problem to put this application on App Store? Thanks, Moshe Yes if the use of VoIP sockets in background applications is strictly reserved to VoIP applications, I imagine your application won't be accepted if it doesn't fall into this category and uses VoIP sockets. I'm afraid, VoIP sockets are the only option to receive Ice callbacks while the application is in the background. If you can't use them, you'll need to re-consider your design and instead of relying on callbacks for receiving information while in the background, your application could for example pull this information when it's brought back to the foreground. Cheers, Benoit." "Mewar hitech crusher is a leading crusher manufacturing companies committed to provide best in class crushing equipments at affordable price with after sales. Online Message If you are interested in our products, or what we can do to help you, you can always consult our customer service. 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Murrow College of Communication 206-428-3026 april.s.johnson@wsu.edu " "“Have you lost your mind?!” Professor Lydia cried as soon as I announced that I had been engaged two days ago to Ali, a young man from Turkey. I had offered her “lokum,” Turkish delight, the traditional treat for the occasion. Naturally, I expected her to congratulate me by saying: “Me trashegime!” which means “May you have offspring!” Instead, she fumed: “Marrying a Turk! Bah! Unacceptable! A girl as clever and educated as you! What a shame!” My tears swelled around my eyes and my hands holding the lokum package began to tremble. “You are going to be beaten three times a day,” she continued forcefully, like a fortune teller. “Like a donkey!” she finished, culminating in irritation. Her words, as you may guess, saddened me beyond description. Coming from a well-meaning, educated and gray haired person, her comments were hard to disregard. She knew nothing of Ali, my fiancé, other than the fact that he was Turkish. Yet, this very little information had sent her into a fit that materialized into unleashed accusations as if she had decoded his DNA fingerprints: “Caution! Prospective Violent Husband!” I left the box of lokum on her desk with the flickering hope that she would change her mind, take one and wish me happiness. I walked out of her office and wiped away my tears, which were now flowing down my cheeks unconstrained. Since the first day that I broke the news to my family that a Turk had asked for my hand in marriage-as you may know, sensational news travel with the speed of light-I had to bravely face comments coming from all directions. “Why marry a Turk? Is there a shortage of Albanian bachelors?” mocked my father. “How will we communicate with him?” worried Mom. “We don't speak Turkish. He doesn't speak Albanian.” My eldest sister wanted to see his picture before saying anything about the matter. As soon as I showed her one, she cried with relief: “Thank God, he doesn’t have a mustache!” My second older sister, looking at the same photo commented: “He doesn’t look Turkish. Look at his green eyes and his light skin. Are you sure about his origin?” she teased. My 80 year old grandmother wasn’t interested much in his good looks. “You have my consent” she said “only on condition that he will not force you to wear a headscarf over your hair.” My sisters very quickly assured her on my behalf that the future groom seemed a modern person and would never do such a “backward” thing. My uncle complained that since the groom did not drink alcohol he wouldn’t be able to join his toasts at the table. Obviously, our neighbors, who had witnessed me grow from a wailing baby to a well-mannered college student had something to say about this unusual betrothal. I overheard our next-door neighbor whisper to my mom: “The Turks are conquering us again, but this time …” she paused, nodding in my direction as I passed by, and continued “… from inside.” My classmates gave me the thumbs up for finding a smart man-apparently his Ph. D. studies in physics in the U.S. proved that beyond a doubt. “You are lucky!” one of the girls commented. “Life in America is worth anything.” She acted like I would still get a pat on the shoulder, even if I was to marry a drug dealer as long as I landed on the other side of the Atlantic. My roommate made the most mischievous comment: “Our national hero Skanderbeg” she said, “is turning in his grave upon hearing that one of his compatriots is marrying a descendant of the Turks he fought against for more than two decades.” She laughed hard when she saw that her words had distressed me. “Don’t worry,” she changed her tone. “Nowadays everybody is marrying anyone; Italian, German, Spaniard, Greek, you name it. The only thing that matters is love, isn’t it?” I could come to terms with all these opinions, except my professor’s reaction, which was very hard to swallow. Why had she been so negative about the very idea? If my future unhappiness was so obvious, how come my family, the people who cared about me most, had never given me the slightest hint? Was my professor simply envious? Could it be sheer ignorance? How could that be? She was a highly educated person. I knew she was Orthodox Christian. Could it be that she simply disliked Turks because they are Muslims? A feeling of shame overtook me as soon as I realized that this line of thinking might lead me to commit her very mistake. It dawned on me that prejudice, as ugly as it is, could be sneaky as well, creeping into your conscience with no warning. Was it possible to be totally free from it? I felt angry at my weakness. Why hadn’t I been brave enough to sit down and have a conversation with Professor Lydia? If I had talked to her, then at least I would have learned her motives. “Don’t be silly!” My roommate commented when I shared my concerns with her. “Hers is just a stereotype! The Turks ruled Albania for five centuries and she doesn’t want to forget it! Why do you even bother to think about it?” Could that be the reason? Or was it just another consoling prejudice? I wondered. True, history had been taught as the Communists saw fit and the Turks had been given the worst share of the blame, a vivid description which materialized in one ominous, infamous sentence: “Where a Turk has stepped, the grass never grows back.” However, this phrase is defied not only by the country’s green pastures, but also by the school buildings, water fountains, bridges, hospitals, and clock towers built by the Ottomans that are still standing as silent witnesses; nonetheless, this terrifying description has been engraved in the minds of my Professor’s generation. It had never crossed my mind that history would be involved in my marriage. The absurdity of it put a smile on my face; this didn’t escape my roommate’s curious eye. “See? All this silliness for nothing. You will probably laugh when you think about it ten years from now.” And, right she was. Ten years later, I smile as I remember in retrospect all the fuss about my marriage. My family forgot all their worries and demands, pleased by Ali’s genuine respect and accented Albanian. He called my parents mami and babi-something my sisters’ husbands never did-and he became their favorite son-in-law. My uncle didn’t mind him toasting with a glass of coke either. Everyone is happy, I, most of all. In my husband’s eye the measure of a man is the way he treats his wife, as suggested in the prophetic tradition: “The best among you is he who treats his wife the best.” I have read somewhere that one simple way to know if someone is a good spouse is to look how the household greets that person when he/she comes home. Do they smile when they see him/her? Are they happy that they are back? In the evening, as I witness our four children jump for joy and chant their happiness “Baba is here, baba is here” the moment they see their father’s car enter the driveway, my heart swells with love. My husband beams with happiness at this daily celebration and I am seized by a desire to travel all the way over the Atlantic, find my professor and have that delayed conversation I had no courage to have earlier. I owe this to the wonderful man I call my husband. Mirkena Ozer had her major in Turkish language and literature. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia." 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Management: Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus - No single antibiotic is bactericidal - Combination therapy is mandatory - Susceptible to Ampicillin - Antibiotic 1 - Ampicillin or - Ampicillin/Sulbactam (Unasyn) - Antibiotic 2 - Gentamicin (increasing resistance) or - Streptomycin - High resistance to Ampicillin (MIC >64 mg/ml) - Quinupristin/dalfopristin (Synercid) - Linezolid (Zyvox) - Combination 1 (three drugs) - Ciprofloxacin and - Rifampin and - Gentamicin - Combination 2 (two drugs) - Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone and - Fosfomycin - Combination 3 (four drugs) - Chloramphenicol and - Doxycycline and - Rifampin and - Quinupristin/dalfopristin (Synercid) - Antibiotics effective against some strains of VRE (consult infectious disease) - Linezolid - Daptomycin - Tigecycline - Gentamicin (increasing resistance) - Imipenem (against E. faecalis only) - Rifampin - Streptomycin - Telavansin (Skin Infections) - Quinupristin/dalfopristin or Synercid (against E faecium only) - Antibiotics effective against UTI with VRE - Remove indwelling Urinary Catheter if possible (may alone, clear VRE) - Ampicillin or Amoxicillin (UTI) - Fosfomycin (UTI) - Nitrofurantoin (UTI) - Antibiotics for VRE Endocarditis - Valve Replacement may be needed - Daptomycin AND - Gentamicin AND - Ampicillin VIII. Prevention: Healthcare Transmission of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) - Hand Hygiene with chlorhexidine or waterless Alcohol-based hand rub before and after each patient - Contact precautions with gowns and gloves when exposed to colonized or infected sites - Decontaminate healthcare equipment (consider steam vapor) - Practice antimicrobial stewardship and limit antibiotic use and duration to appropriate indications - Identify VRE positive patients and isolate them from other patients - VRE can be rapidly assayed (same day) from stool samples or perianal or perirectal swabs - Cohort VRE patients in shared rooms, or better yet, isolate in single rooms - Known VRE colonized patients are considered positive for at least one year - Obtain 3 negative Stool Cultures each one week apart to confirm clearance of VRE - Lactobacillus may eliminate the VRE carrier state in some patients IX. 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After a brief period behind the Sun, it will reemerge as an eastern morning star in the east near the beginning of July. Mars will pass Jupiter and Saturn within 3 degrees in April. Mars will be a very difficult object to view this year because it will come close to the Earth until 2001.Jupiter and Saturn play Alphonse and Gaston this year, each trying to have the other take the lead. This type of exchange is common with the inner planets but uncommon for the outer planets which move so slowly. On May 28th the exchange takes place with Saturn finally taking the lead after half a decade when Jupiter lead. These planets will be easily viewed in the evening sky until April. They'll move into the morning sky until the Fall when they will again grace the sky early enough to be seen before midnight.The outer gas giants, Uranus and Neptune barely seem to move against the starry background. They will be well place to see from May until November. 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girl look at that way they're gonna look see that's not bad at this class it's not like trash or anything Thank You Callie my ears look good anything to your special uses smaller rings I'll try if they threw out a gun we can add some argue on later honestly yeah I want to get this one we clear some time I loved them this one was my favorite no sorry yeah that are deep hey you know Mike its value you want personal consultation you know fast food Johnny or her mood like a solid by camp you ready ladies Jim please keep your hands inside all right here we go that two out of ten uh-huh yeah so above yours I gave me those extra space cuz you're gonna have some swelling you need all actions for this happen so later on you guys oh yes you look so good I didn't do it yet pain level out of a 10 soon but sure okay cleaning off the parking attendant it's really quick yeah super quick She Flew In From Scotland For A Daith Piercing!! 48 Comments I wanna come to you guys sooo bad but my parents hate piercings and I’m not even 18 yet but even when I do turn 18 y’all are 6 hours away and my parents would never let me drive or fly in🙄 The flirting it hurts😂 Why we gotta breathe in and out for a piercing Can I wear a horse riding hat with an industrial piercing? Im from scotlamd Yesss a scotland lassie Omg she went to my academy I’m 13 and I’m getting a helix piercing I would love to have piercings and tattoos but I have a heart condition so my doctor advises against them because of the risk of endocarditis, which is dangerous for healthy people, let alone someone like me. He actually told me that he’d personally pierce my ears for me during surgery, so that’s what he did. When I was 14, I had to have my pacemaker replaced, and he pierced my ears in theatre. Unfortunately, he messed it up slightly (one of my ear lobes is attached very close to my skull due to a birth defect so the back of the ear stud sort of came out very close to my neck). Bless him- he tried 😭. Shout out to Dr G. if they had like a tv series that would be coolll subscribed, hit the bell, and liked Yes, his eyes are gorgeous. He knows it too 😊😉😏 I’m 14 and I rlly want a conch and forward helix . But I live in NC I wish I could come see you guys . Maybe for some crazy piercing when I’m 18 😂👍 Can yall please put some more tea tree oil back on the website Daiths take so freaking LONG to heals SHE HAS THE SHIRT OF BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA. I LITERALLY LOVE HER. The first girl was wearing a BNHA shirt I’m proud Lupe wid box 🤣 Scotland is : 4,964 miles away from California How much are the daith piercing at lulu body piercing You need to re-stock the industrial piercing in white 14g😫 Yesss i'm from Scotland x Proud Scottish chick watching rn….!! yessiii scottish people! Harout forgot to ask pain level to the Scottish girl and the first belly piercer. And what's up with the white border? I tripped me out. I hit the 👍 first!!! 😜 I’m from Scotland to 🏴 Those eyes are true 😉 very cool and chill people! Love this place! Where's that ball holder at? 🙂 I'm still waiting for my jewelry makeover! :p My voice sounded so much different in my head until I saw this😂 U guys are making her blush haha Perfect BELLY BUTTON PIERCING Last time i was this early dinosaurs were still alive😂 Yay a Scottish girl 🏴 hope she did well at the championships 🎤💕 subscribed . Hello from Texas Am from scotland Yeaaas a Scottish lass is in LuLu's I'm in Glasgow Scotland and I watch a shall be making a purchase for a diathermy heart ❤️ love you guys 😂😂😂 What happened to Gabe? The Scottish girl is adorable and has an amazing voice!! Look out brittany lol. Yassss represent!!! Bonnie wee Scottish Lassie 😂🏴 Nice tae seh i got a helix pericing the other day . the guy used horseshoe jewlery . is it normal to use that type of jewlery ? ive never seen anyone with it for a helix From Scotland wooooow!! 🙂 She’s so cute From Edinburgh Watching these videos make me want to go get a new piercing I live in Scotland and I would love to fly in for a piercing Yas!! I’m from Scotland! This makes me happy 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 Hey guys, watching a few of your YouTube Vids. I went on to your website and you've got a lot of blingy Rooks!! I like a bit of bling now and again. 🙂 that's cool the girl came all the way from Scotland to get pierced at LuLu's Body Piercing. it's cool she got a Daith piercing." "Marketplace for video editors and animators Videopixie, a Y Combinator alumnus that handles video creation and production (like filming and post-production editing), has raised $1.1 million in seed funding. [French] La sélection américaine compte aussi un français avec Videopixie , un site création vidéo, conçu sur le même modèle que 99design, dans le domaine des logos. Videopixie permet aux entreprises qui ont besoin d'une vidéo de lancer un appel d'offres et d'obtenir des offres de prestataires, qui envoient devis et une petite vidéo de trente secondes pour répondre. Videopixie regroupe déjà plus de 700 prestataires. [Videopixie was selected] Startup. The digital age has brought in a slew of exceedingly easy ways to shoot a film. Most people have access to a personal video recorder of some degree, from vlogging on your webcamera, to filming your dog doing silly tricks with your iPad. If you go to a rock concert these days and it’s a rare to see anyone in the crowd using a bic lighter during the slow numbers; these days it’s all that greenish-blue smartphone hue making stadiums look romantic. In fact, it’s now become so prevalent within our culture, that even newly weds are requesting ‘no mobiles’ during their services; not to stop inconsiderate tweeters but rather to stop people from getting in the way of the hired videographer. There are thousands of people needing an editor to put together their home/wedding/travel video’s into a movie they can enjoy for years. There are also thousands of retailers looking for film professionals to cut weekly product videos for them. There are directors, advertisers, corporations, educators, youtube users, game creators (and so forth) in search of an editor for their videos. This is where Videopixie makes sense, joining together those in need of a professional editor and artists in need of paid projects. All clients need do is upload their footage, make it available to editors, who then cut teasers from it; the client chooses the one they likes best giving the job to it’s editor. Simple. Sign In with Fullscreen launches in partnership with several third party apps to help video creators improve the production quality of their videos, build their audiences and grow their earnings. Fullscreen creators can access the new apps with one click from the Fullscreen Creator Platform. Moreover, Fullscreen has arranged special VIP benefits—including discounts, credits, and premium services—with each partner exclusively for Fullscreen creators.Launch partners for Sign In with Fullscreen include... Videopixie: A marketplace where creators can hire leading editors, animators, and other video professionals to boost their production quality. Launched in the Fullscreen Creator Platform, clicking on any of the partner logos will take creators to a page that includes a big “Sign In With Fullscreen” button. The button is powered by OAuth, so as long as creators are signed in on Fullscreen, they’ll be able to access those third-party sites and have instant access to whatever VIP benefits are available. There are seven different partners at launch, including... Videopixie: a marketplace for hiring editors or animators Videopixie takes a bit of a simpler route for clients than does Viedit, highlighting flat rates for various styles of projects...Viedit’s categorization process does seem to allow a bit more customization in terms of genre and style than Videopixie’s, but then again, Videopixie seems more flexible in allowing running times beyond Viedit’s four pre-fixed lengths. ""The service works like this: Users log in and upload all their raw video footage, then make it available for editors to have a go at it. They can run a contest, with editors vying for the business by putting together a quick teaser trailer using the footage provided. Or they can submit footage and have editors bid on a project, and choose them based on ratings and price. There are also fixed-price options for smaller projects.In any case, businesses can use the service to cost-effectively get product videos, customer testimonials, or explainer videos created. And consumers can use it, too, for weddings, vacations, and the like.""" "B12 supplements are made from Bacteriayuckalss food, random-stuffAdjust content blockingContent Blocking Block Politics?nextrandomComment Prev Next You need to login to view this link Apparently it was not obvious to missingpageremade, I am not vegan and I believe that eating meat is healthier than plants. next +47 -Favorite +Favorite Unsub from yuckalss Subscribe to yuckalss Unblock User's Content Block User's Content Sub/Block Channels food:UploadUnblockBlockSubUnsubsubs: 90 random-stuff:UploadUnblockBlockSubUnsubsubs: 71" "Percival Lafer is one of the most prolific Brazilian furniture designers starting in the early 1960s to the mid-1980s. Born in 1936, he graduated with a degree in Architecture from Universidade Mackenzie in São Paulo. Ironically, Lafer never intended to be a furniture designer. Upon graduating college he had to assume responsibility, along with his brothers, for his late father’s furniture company, Lafer. Although his passion was architecture, he transitioned into furniture design to ensure steady designs for the company. He began designing furniture in 1961. His vision was to “bring good design to everyone, not just the intellectual elite” with modern, well-made pieces that were mass-produced. “Percival’s furniture not only captured the modern aesthetic of the moment, but was exquisitely crafted using gorgeous, solid hardwoods that were novel to U.S. consumers.” Percival Lafer’s work is marked by boldness and originality. For him, each project should combine superior craftsmanship with innovative ideas. Despite all of his successes, he doesn’t necessarily consider himself a furniture designer: “I love to make physical objects, and I’m constantly thinking about all the ways I can improve them.”" "Toronto, ON – On March 8, 2020, International Women’s Day, L’Oreal Paris partnered with The Omni King Edward Hotel to host the remarkable Women of Worth Gala. This display of female empowerment, celebrated ten Canadian women who have gone above and beyond to work selflessly to serve their communities. Tanya Hayles, founder of Black Moms Connection, a global online village for Black mothers, was among one of the women showcased at the Women of Worth Gala. “Today is amazing! It’s overwhelming, I’m so honoured,” Hayles enthused. “Because I know that out of 300, very worthy organizations, I’m one of the ten.” The L’Oreal Women of Worth program also rewarded each honouree with a $10,000 grant to help them continue to volunteer their time and boost their efforts as they go on to elevate their communities, and find beauty in giving back. About Black Moms Connection Founded in 2015 by Tanya Hayles, Black Moms Connection provides a safe and encouraging environment for black mothers to connect with shared cultural experiences. It originally launched on Facebook amongst 15 friends and has now grown into a village of over 14,000 members globally. The goal of this supportive environment is to empower mothers to increase their social, emotional, financial and well-being as members of the black community. Black Moms Connection also provides a community space, scholarships and emergency funds for mothers in need. They host conferences, workshops and events to allow women to connect in real life and provide education on topics such as financial literacy, wellness, self-love and relationships. Black Moms Connection is a sisterhood, a place where members can safely laugh, cry and vent with those who understand the struggles of being a black woman. -30- Sandra Gabriel 1-800-790-4959" "The people who make their huge dogs pull them around while they ride on rollerblades are annoying enough, but imagine seeing someone zipping around with one of these contraptions. The Flyrad Unicycle is basically a motorized unicycle that uses your skate-clad feet as two additional wheels. When you hold it out in front of you it pulls you around – just like a big dog, but without the slobber. There are other configurations to extend your skating mobility in other ways: sitting on the body of the unicycle and using your legs to hold it up, or squatting down and letting it drag you along. According to the Flyrad website, you can also use the device with other sporting equipment like skateboards or ice skates. The German company behind the Flyrad says that there will be three sizes of the unicycle available: child, teenager and adult. The adult size can travel up to 50km on a single charge, making it suitable for recreation or short commutes. But whether you’ll want to be seen in public with it is another story entirely." "Abstract: When programming, it is common to spend minutes, hours, or even days at a time working with program text where there are missing pieces, type errors, or merge conflicts. Programming environments have trouble generating meaningful feedback in these situations because programming language definitions foundations in May 2017 from Carnegie Mellon University. Cyrus started his research career as a neurobiologist before deciding that we need tools that better augment human cognition if we are to truly understand human cognition." "Nope! I love my job, I more meant at home hiding from my partner so I could get some peace time to myself! Looking back at things I should have probably read some of my own signs about my feelings there lol. Fancy hearing me on an amateur podcast with friends gushing over one of my favourite games?" "When you hear the term ‘Kerosene Heater,’ you may feel that it is an old school idea. Well, it’s not! You will be glad to know that kerosene heaters are becoming very popular nowadays. It’s because such heaters are great alternatives to the other electric heaters. People who are already using portable kerosene heaters claim that these small machines can heat an ample space very efficiently. They are cost-effective and use kerosene as fuel. You don’t even need any electric outlet to run them. Even if you are out of kerosene, then also you can use them as some of the models also include a battery to run. So, you don’t even have to worry about the power outage occurring during the colder months. You can use these beauties in your home, garage, or anywhere else. It’s compact and easy to transport. This article will give you the top five options of Kerosene Heater for Garage. You can find the most suitable one after reading the detailed reviews of each product. Let’s start with the latest and the best. Best Kerosene Heater for Garage When you are looking for the best kerosene heaters, it’s essential to pay extra attention to some critical factors such as BTU rating or the coverage area. You should also be aware of the tank capacity as well as the products’ dimensions and weight. 1. Mr. Heater 175,000 Kerosene Heater for Garage Whether you want a kerosene heater for your garage or home, Mr. Heater is one of the best options you can get. It is equipped with fully enclosed motors with large switches and controls. They are glove-friendly and are well tested in the factory. You can even use diesel or jet fuel instead of kerosene. Each unit requires 115 VOLT AC outlet. It is durable and can be operated even at extremely low temperatures. Key Features and Specifications - It’s a 175,000 BTU forced-air kerosene heater up to 4375 square feet. BTU rating tells you the highest heat output the heater can offer. - Mr. Heater Kerosene Heater includes a 14-gallon fuel tank that is more than sufficient to provide a minimum of 10 hours of heat. - It comes with an adjustable thermostat, which automatically regulates temperature. This device comes with a high-output fan. - It activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point. Its over-heat safety sensors and auto shut-off feature can guarantee a full-proof safety. - Mr. Heater Kerosene Heater offers an indicator light to know about the power. You can also find cord storage and oversized pneumatic tires for easy transport. - The company offers a one-year limited warranty. The kit already includes a fuel gauge and batteries. 2. Sengoku HeatMate 10,000 Radiant Kerosene Heater Sengoku is a well-established brand with the experience of 60 years. It has become a leading global manufacturer of alternative heating products. Talking specifically about kerosene heaters, Sengoku produces top quality products that can be used even in the icy conditions without worrying about anything. You don’t need electricity to use such heaters because of its easy-read fuel gauges and automatic ignition for fast, push-button starting. Key Features and Specifications - Three styles, such as Graphite heater, Omni-radiant heater, and Radiant heater, are manufactured by the company. You can choose one according to the need. - It works best for any emergency heating or zone heating of rooms up to 380 square feet. It is also for everyday supplement heating. - It is a long-lasting and portable 10,000-BTU kerosene heater with a large capacity of 1.2 gallons (i.e.) 4.5-liter fuel tank. - This heater can keep the place warm for 14 hours straight when you fill it in the full capacity. You can focus on your other work throughout the day. - It is safe because of having an automatic shut off button if the heater crosses its limit. It comes with an EZ Flame adjuster, tip-over switch, and protective grills. 3. Dura Heat DH2304S 23,800 Kerosene Heater Unlike other heaters discussed above, this product is the most powerful with its 23,800 BTU’s of heat. People love this machine because of its quality materials, smart construction, and powerful output. The DH2304S can provide warmth along with the light. So, if you live in an area where you have to face power outage often, then this choice is the best for you to fight with such emergencies. Key Features and Specifications - Dura Heat DH2304S has introduced a new feature called no-lift heat chamber design. It helps in reducing the startup odor of kerosene and lighting. - Its sturdy 23,800 BTU design works best in providing heat in super cold areas or the most frigid winters. - You can use this machine for ten to twelve hours straight after filling the tank on its full capacity. That amount of kerosene is sufficient for a day. - It’s new burner design protects you from the cold wind and ensures a balanced temperature. You can also use it for outdoor usage on a patio, deck, gazebo, etc. - It projects heat in a 360-degree radius, and its safety grills surround hot surface areas and balance the temperature. 4. Mr. Heater F270270 MH75KTR Small Kerosene Heater If you are looking for a portable kerosene garage heaters, then you can try Mr. Heater F270270 MH75KTR. This steel and imported heater can run approximately 11 hours on a full tank that is almost the same capacity as any other standard kerosene heater. This heater can be assembled within five minutes and can work in any weather conditions. Even if you live in an area where you have to survive in minus fifty-degree Celcius, then also you can use this heater to provide heat. You will not regret it. Key Features and Specifications - The machine offers 75,000 BTU heat that is perfect for any weather condition. It provides instant heat and can efficiently heat approximately 1,875 square feet. - The construction of the heater is made of rugged and durable steel that already has a heavy-duty high output fan. - The device includes thermostat and an on/off switch. There is also a light to know the machine is on or off. - It also includes a fuel gauge, and six-function LED diagnostics. It features a 6-gallon fuel tank for the efficient 11 hours of work. - This unit is also CSA certified. It is made with a split upper shell designed for easy maintenance, high output, and fully enclosed motors. 5. Dyna-Glo RMC-95C6B Kerosene Heater for Garage While living in a cold area or winter, it is essential to have a solidly built and efficient kerosene heater. Dyna-Glo RMC-95C6B Heater can provide both at the same time. This particular model is UL certified, which has made it one of the best heaters available in the market. It is the ideal choice for indoor as well as outdoor safe supplemental heating. That means you can use them in your home, basement, garage, or at the cabin. Key Features and Specifications - The heater already includes batteries. Thus, even if you don’t have kerosene in the house, you can use the heater. Also, it does not require electricity to run. - It is an excellent choice for both everyday zone heating as well as for emergencies such as a power outage. - This kerosene heater can burn with 99.9% efficiency with a small amount of kerosene. You can operate it with a push-button and its on/off designs. - It is dependable and also pocket-friendly. People find it economical because it cuts heating bills in half by warming only pre-determined areas. - It includes a built-in safety switch that shuts off the power if the unit is knocked. Because of its automatic ignition, it is versatile, easy, and safe to use. - It can run up to 11 hours on one full tank of kerosene and heats up to 1,000 square feet. 6. Stanley Kerosene Heater The next option on this list to get the best kerosene heater for the garage is Stanley Kerosene Heater. It has a durable construction and efficient design that aids in heating the space. The heater has an output of 80,000 BTUs, which makes it ideal for use indoors as well as outdoors. It works well for ventilated spaces and warms up the places entirely. The new technology and the design make it a perfect fit for garages, job sites, workshops and other places. This Stanley kerosene heater also has a handle that makes it portable and suitable for carrying it around. Key Features and Specifications - The heater can also work with other fuels such as diesel, Jet-A fuel and fuel oil. So in case, you do not have kerosene, you can opt for other alternatives. - It is a powerful heater as it can heat up to 2000 sq.feet of the area and keep you warm. - This kerosene heater can last for nine hours after filling the tank with kerosene. - It is also equipped with an in-built air pressure gauge and sealed electric motor. - The heater also has an automatic shutoff system, so once the fuel is over, it shuts down without any manual help. 7. Remington Kerosene Heater for Garage The last option on this list is also a heater that has options for using multiple fuels. One can use diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil if kerosene is not available. The heater has the capacity to heat up to 2,000 square feet of space. It gives an output of 140,000 BTUs, which is sufficient for heating up space and keeping you warm. High-quality, rugged steel is used to make this heater along with a heavy-duty fan motor. The heater also has a flame-out protection and circuit breaker, thus making it safe to use. Easy-lift handles given on the heater make it convenient for the users to take it around the places. This alternative requires minimum maintenance and is equipped with all the essential safety features. Key Features and Specifications - The heaters have a run time of ten hours at full tank capacity. - It has a built-in thermostat along with fuel gauge and air pressure gauge. - Remington kerosene heater has a five-point safety system ensuring the safety of the users and preventing accidents. - It also has a high-temperature limit shut off along with a heat sensor safety label indicator. - The heater comes with a limited one year manufacturer’s warranty. - Users can easily use this heater by filling the tank and plugging it into a power source. How to use kerosene heater? Kerosene heaters have been around for quite a long time now. Having one such heater comes handy at the time of emergency, shutdown or electricity cut. However, as a heater needs kerosene to operate, it is essential to know how to use it carefully while making the most of your purchase. Keep the following things in mind while using the heater: - Always step out of the house to fill the kerosene in the tank to avoid accidents. - Wear hand gloves while handling the heater and kerosene as it can irritate the skin. - In case you have spilled kerosene while filling it in, make sure that you clean the area properly and then ignite it. - Do not store the kerosene near or in the place you are storing the heater. - Even if you want to refill the heater, always go out physically, take the heater and refill it. - The place you are keeping the heater should be well-ventilated as it needs Oxygen and for ignition and releases Carbon Monoxide that can be harmful to the respiratory tract. - Ensure to turn it off when you leave the house, or your purpose is served. - Be careful while using the heater indoors as well as in camps, tents and other places to ensure safety. The Bottom Line Some of you may feel confused about investing bucks in the kerosene heater or not! Well, there are many advantages to choosing a kerosene heater over any other. For example, the models like Sengoku HeatMate don’t need any electrical outlet as they run from kerosene as well as batteries. They also work best in situations like power outages. Apart from that, such heaters have large fuel tanks and long runtimes that help you during your entire working shifts. So, it’s the best choice to have a portable, lightweight, and easy to store kerosene heater at home." "I watched The Daily Show tonight, live. I often time shift it, now that the Colbert Report is trailing after. I watch that too. It's uneven but often oddly funny. Better to scan through the commercials and save some time. Much to watch. As Billy DeWolf used to say, ""Busy! Busy! Busy!"" Tonight's Daily had a great piece on the secret closed door session of the Senate, and a reference to the donkey growing a set of testicles. After some jokes, Jon went to Ed Helms at the Senate chambers, which are closed again. For make-up sex, hand jobs across the center aisle. They showed a clip of the senate orgy barge from the Penthouse movie Caligula, which was supposed to be the Live feed from C-Span 5. There were some more funny jokes. Then it was back to Jon in the studio where he starts showing clips of Bill Frist complaining about this hijack of the Senate and how the Democrates have no convictions. Jon commenting for Frist, ""Our party on the other hand, I think we're going to have plenty of convictions."" If you haven't seen the set of the Daily Show after it recent upgrade it has the typical news desk and Jon Stewart sits behind its classic crescentness. Behind him are three large projection screens with different graphics changing as needed. On two of these screens they alternated different clips of Bill Frist and Harry Reed complaining about each others tactics. This went on for a bit and the complaining got more and more heated. As this is going on Jon starts watching the clips and the camera pulls back he gets out of his chair, his head turning left and right, faster and faster. Finally at the peak of the caterwaulin' each man says it was like a slap in the face and both screens replace the senators with the Three Stooges slappin each other. The camera pushes back into Jon as he returns to his seat and swivels his chair to the camera. ""And that."" Pause ""And that is how a bill becomes law."" It was an exceptionally timed and blended multimedia piece of political foolishness and slapstick, performed wonderfully by Jon and Ed. Mike Wallace was the guest and his first comment was about how great he thought that piece was and how the earlier rehearsal and 15 minute break for a rewrite made it even better. He's right, it was great, and it's pieces like this that bring me back to series. You couldn't give these guys enough rewards or money. I have been watching some old shows I have on tape. I am dubbing them to dvd to get rid of the tapes. I taped the Daily onto tapes that I had taped movies on. Often there is 20 -30 mintes left over and I hate to waste that tape. Since upgrading many movies to dvd I have these tapes with Daily shows on them. It's nice to watch some of the old ones. And they still funny after several years. Stewarts been behind that desk for 6 years now and he's still fresh. They run clips on the Comedy Central Daily Show website and I this piece might show up." "Hu. Seems Huawei is looking at every alternative available. Would you use Sailfish OS?" "If you live in the New York/New Jersey area, chances are, you have already seen actor Bill Sorice and just don’t know it. That’s because he appeared in a New York Lottery commercial as “Lucky Two Fingers” (pictured in the above montage). Aside from commercials, though, Sorice has appeared in films and episodes of various television shows, but his most recent film-work is a dark comedy titled Matt’s Chance, which appears to be very intense and quirky, and stars Edward Furlong of American History X, as well as screen legends Margot Kidder and Lee Majors. This film will hopefully mark a new career era for Sorice, who has one of the lead roles. With his beard and manner taken into account, he reminds me of a young F. Murray Abraham, and the “gangster” style character he is playing as might event hit towards Abraham’s in Scarface. I had a chance to discuss this upcoming film with Bill, as well as his career, in our interview below: GC: Tell us a little bit about Matt’s Chance as well as your role in it. Matt’s Chance is a multiple award-winning film written and directed by Nicholas Gyeney and co-written by comedian Edi Zanidache. It’s a story about this guy,, ‘Gabor’, played by myself, an eccentric pawn shop owner (Gary Busey), an aging stripper (Margot Kidder), and a barber with an agenda (Lee Majors). The role of Gabor was a dream role for a character actor like me. Although, he is a ‘Mobster’, he’s not a stereotypical one; he has some secrets, so I tried to walk a very fine line with him. BS: What was it like getting a chance to work with the likes of Edward Furlong, Margot Kidder, Gary Busey, and Lee Majors? It was a tight 15 day shoot and I worked 9 (with overtime, of course). Since Eddie plays the title role and I’m the second lead, we spent a lot of time together on and off set. It was great to get to know him; he’s a really cool, mellow, and talented guy. Apparently, he only received the script less than a week before shooting. He had a bunch of monologues without a lot of time to prepare. I was very impressed by his talent and how he was able to pull it all off in such a short period of time. Gary Busey is… a character (laughs). He let his opinions be known to the director and crew about his scenes, however, I think he was just ultimately concerned that the end product was going to be the best it could be. I really enjoyed working with him. Busey is very intense and I like being in scenes with strong actors. He treated me with respect and was very encouraging. Margot Kidder is still such a great actress – so natural. I love her scenes. I learned more about the craft of acting watching her work. Lee Majors was a childhood hero, so it was surreal meeting him. He actually approached me and introduced himself. A true gentleman; One of the nicest guys I’ve ever meet! GC: Why should people go out and see Matt’s Chance, and will it be playing nationwide? BS: Matt’s Chance will have its NY Premiere at the New York International Film Festival on Friday, June 14th at 6pm. SVA Theatre at 333 West 23rd Street. For tickets click here. It has already played in I think another dozen film festivals around the country and won a bunch of awards. The last I heard, it will have a limited theatrical release in selected cities late Oct. 2013. Nothing is for everybody. If you take yourself too seriously and/or you are easily offended, Matt’s Chance might not be for you. However, if you like dark comedies/ dramaties that take risks and are not your typical mainstream crap, go see this film. The interesting cast of characters is worth the price of admission. The film is 95 minutes, moves along nicely and sure to make you laugh. GC: You have also acted in commercials. What is the major difference, running time aside, between shooting a commercial and a feature film? BS: ‘The Production’ and ‘The Set’ environments themselves are the same in Commercials and Films, so in that sense they feel the same. But for me my perspective as an actor is different. In a Commercial you are trying to sell a product. In a Film you are trying to sell a story and a believable character in that story. GC: You appeared in several episodes in the Law & Order franchise. What was it like being involved with such a legendary series? BS: Years back, I had a couple small bits with principle actors on the show and photo inserts as a perp, but I’m still waiting for them to give me my big break (laughs). I would like to thank Bill for taking the time to conduct this interview. I also wanted to share with you a message from the director: “Just finalized our distribution contract for “Matt’s Chance.” Our little dark dramedy will be hitting theaters in a limited release beginning in Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York tentatively in late October of this year! Immediately following that, the film will be released on VOD platforms including iTunes, Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu, Cable On Demand, etc., as well as on Blu-Ray and Dvd both online and in retail stores nationwide.” One Comment Add yours" "This past Saturday, while I was browsing around the Atlantic Highlands Flea Market, I noticed a vendor selling a very unique type of artwork. As I went closer, I realized they were pieces of driftwood with pictures painted on them. “Okay, that’s pretty cool,” I thought to myself, until I saw the sign, which read, “Hurricane Sandy Driftwood”. I was dumbfounded at what I actually read. There was then a little description below it, which said something along the lines of, “Pictures painted on driftwood washed up by the waters of Hurricane Sandy”. This angered me so much, that I just walked away immediately, because if I stood there any longer, and the person selling them came over to me wanting to start up conversation and push his work, I might have hit him. It was just this past November that I found myself about two miles from that very location, riding in the back of a friend’s SUV into the restricted zone of Highlands, to distribute food and supplies to storm victims in need of help. I watched people rummaging through the rubble that used to be their house, in a war zone-like setting that could have been the backdrop set of a movie about a nuclear holocaust. While my house was unharmed in Hazlet, there were many friends and families at the school I work at who were affected—deeply affected. I think the storm hit us all one way or another, physically or mentally. Day after day I joined volunteer groups from that school and a nearby church as we helped people try to get their lives back together, in the simplest, most basic ways possible. It was very hard to fight back tears on some occasions because these people lost everything. And now here was a man trying to profit off the devastation? This is nothing new, really, but it just rubbed me the wrong way, especially since he was doing this in a community that was in the center of it all. How can one have the audacity to take a piece of naturally formed wood, which could have come from anywhere, and label it “Hurricane Sandy Driftwood”? How can someone attempt to make money in this way, as if he is offering you a cool souvenir or a piece of history? And where did he get this wood, off the beach like anyone else, or did he go searching through leveled houses and pull a few pieces out so he could have a real relic? There was no indication anywhere that any money made would be going to charity. If it was, then I would not have a problem with it, but this money is going right into his own pocket. The fact that he decided to paint it does not hide the fact that this is yet another exploitation of a devastating catastrophe. As bad as this is, though, nothing will ever eclipse the money we make off of the September 11th attacks. As we near yet another anniversary, it seems the buzz is a little bit lower this year. There have not been as many advertisements for television specials, nor have I seen any of those hideously offensive “9/11 coin” commercials, where you can own your very own coin struck from other coins found buried in the ashes next to the remains of hundreds of bodies. Such an exciting little trinket, no? My favorite means of exploitation was from two years ago, when a company marketed their own brand of 9/11 memorial wine, which sold for $19.11, and of which 10% of the proceeds (wow, big help!) went to charity. This was the one that crossed the line, because I find it incredible that someone decided to market this tragedy on a food or beverage product. It was only to make money, no doubt, and exploit the situation further. At least if they priced each bottle at $9.11, which actually makes sense, then maybe we would have believed them. The thought of sitting down to a nice dinner and cracking open a bottle of something with this brand is sickening, but is it really surprising given the way this country thrives off of human suffering? I feel there are people out there who look forward to such anniversaries, saying to themselves, “Gee, I wonder how we can make a buck this year?” But rest assured, the ultimate money-maker is on its way shortly: the 9/11 museum, located at the memorial near Ground Zero. This museum, which will open next year, could have been one of those “Free Admission, but Donations are Welcome” places (and they still would have raked it in, believe me), but instead, just like everything else in overpriced New York City, they are going to charge a hefty $20-25 a person (the exact price has not yet been decided). This means that a family of four who wants to learn more about this tragedy, and maybe pay tribute, will be doing so quite literally, with this nice afternoon of family fun coming in at $100. Does it bother anyone else that such exorbitant amounts of money are going to be made at a place that could qualify as a cemetery? A place where buildings full of innocent civilians were brought down, with thousands of lives torn apart forever, is going to be the site of this grand money-making scheme? What bothers me is that this will be a success, because people will not say no. They will go through the turnstiles like sheep, thinking they are being patriotic by forking over a large chunk of money to see things they could have seen for free before the tragedy. And while I am on this subject, shall I give my thoughts on the Freedom Tower as well? An insulting, nationalistic middle finger that sticks out of the New York City skyline as an announcement to the rest of the world that America is better than you. A tower named after the so-called “freedom”, which is growing smaller by the day, constructed on hallowed ground. A tower that serves absolutely no purpose except a fulfillment of ego. The ground on which the tower sits, as I said before, should be treated like a cemetery. It should be a place of peace and tranquility; a chance for those who want to remember to do exactly that, and yes, to be able to do it for free. No one exploits a tragedy like we do here in America. We are the pros at it. 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For 2019 I have set myself a challenge. To get outside for at least 15 minutes a day, every single day. I am also sharing tips and techniques which you can try which may help you to manage your mental health. Titled MIND.BODY.LIFE I write about an aspect within these three areas that I use every day alongside getting outside. Simple techniques such as breathing, meditation, mindfulness etc. Many of these I integrate into my time outside and the benefits this year have been remarkable. The really important thing to remember is that for those of us who have a mental health diagnosis sometimes just getting out the front door is the mountain to climb. So 15 minutes is I believe achievable for all. And then this magic happens, the endorphins kick in, you start to relish that feeling of the outdoors on your skin, that feeling of connection with the outside and that 15 minutes becomes 20 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour and then you find you are looking at climbing the local hills and travelling to the mountains. 15 minutes is a springboard. It is also a fail-safe for those times when you have a relapse. It gives you a little something you can hold on to when it gets dark again. When I am at my worst I can at least lie in bed at night and think that I have achieved something today, I got outside. So, regardless of whether you have mental health issues or not, getting outside every day IS beneficial to your mental wellbeing and can boost your immune system. So join me, there isn’t really any excuse not to. It is only 15 minutes after all! For more information on MIND.BODY.LIFE check out my blog here, take a look at my Instagram or head over to my Facebook page. 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A porch is located directly adjacent to the house, may it be at the front or back. A porch may also be covered or not, and these “coverings” may come in the form of roofing and/or screening. That means outdoor porch lights may range from outdoor lighting ideas that have a different weather capacity or lighting coverage, as light can be contained better at a closed porch. As for outdoor lighting ideas for patios, they will differ with the space and openness of the area. Patios are located away from the home by a few feet, and are constructed on the ground, compared to decks that are raised from the ground. Patio lights must be a lot stronger, that’s why outdoor lighting ideas for this area include weather-ready fixtures that are more functional at night. But whether it’s outdoor porch lights or patio lights, you’ll be delighted to know both ideas might not be that different after all. String Lights String lights function best as patio lights as they can cover a large area by being hoisted up and across the space. As outdoor porch lights, various outdoor lighting ideas come to mind. Spread them across the wall to add a romantic or nostalgic feel to the room. Line columns or stairs with them to bring the mood across the space. Other outdoor lighting ideas include stringing them together to form a thick mound of bulbs to hang vertically from trees or patio ceilings, like a light column. String lights are very versatile that many outdoor lighting ideas can be used on them, and as outdoor porch lights or patio lights, they heighten up the celebratory ambiance. Lanterns Pendant-style lanterns act well as outdoor porch lights. They may not be easier to install as patio lights but with if there are nearby branches you can place them at, why not? But for patio lights, outdoor lighting ideas include using lanterns you can place down rather than hoist up. Outdoor lighting ideas for the patio in this case include placing lanterns on tables, corners of the garden, or beside outdoor furniture. Ideas on how to use lanterns as outdoor porch lights or patio lights vary as well, but are just as exciting. Flood Lights Outdoor lighting ideas that involve flood lights are more for function than for aesthetic. As outdoor porch lights, place them where people enter or exit the area, as flood lights are also emergency lights to use in case of blackouts. But as patio lights, opt for clearer and stronger lighting, and darkness in the night call for better security measures. Use flood lights as patio lights or outdoor porch lights the way you would use them for your garage or house entrance: to ensure safety LED Strip Lights These tiny lights can be put under furniture, stairs, and other fixtures to highlight the object’s outline, may it be as outdoor porch lights or patio lights. Outdoor lighting ideas for LED strip lights are more for emphasis and function, and they pack a more subtle, softer gleam. LED strip lights as patio lights work best to emphasize spaces, while as outdoor patio lights, they can be used as indoor decor like for countertops and paintings. But either way, as outdoor porch lights or patio lights, they work well with some creativity on mind on how to use them through outdoor lighting ideas. More Ideas at Vera May it be outdoor porch lights or patio lights, decorating your house by illuminating it is not only a smart move, but also an innovative one. Take a look at our catalogue in case there are other outdoor lighting ideas you wish to explore. We hope we can assist you well in various outdoor lighting ideas possible for your patio or porch. Related Resources: Outdoor LED Strip Lights" "I do what I do because I do not want anyone else to have the problems in their immigration process that my wife and I had. On December 30, 1988, my wife and I got married in Honduras. At that time, I was in the U.S. Air Force, working at the joint U.S. and Honduran base, as well as out of the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa. My wife was working out of the base as a pharmacy technician for the United States Army. She was one of the first civilian employees hired by the base. We had to jump through many hoops because of our positions on the base. We had mandatory interviews with the base chaplain, a medical doctor from the hospital and the finance officer. These were all people who knew my wife and me, and thought very highly of both of us. Once we overcame these obstacles, we then had permission to marry from the U.S. military. Why I do what I do – Problems with the Embassy While working in the embassy, I mentioned to one of my State Department counterparts that Griselda and I were going to be getting married shortly. My friend mentioned that I should go across the street and talk to a consulate officer about the whole visa process. So, I casually walked across the street into the consulate and knocked on the door of the consulate officer. As I worked out of the embassy, I had almost no dealing with anyone in the consulate. I introduced myself to the consulate officer and told him that I was about to marry a Honduran national and I needed to know what paperwork he needed to give us the visa. This consulate officer then explained to me the visa process and how I should expect it to take anywhere from six months to two years. I explained to the officer that we would need the visa much faster than that, as my tour in Honduras was going to be up in a couple of months and I needed my wife to go with me back to the States. The consulate officer looked me straight in the eye and said that the only way I would get the visa in that amount of time would be to pay him $500. I thanked him for his time and walked back across the street to the embassy. Now, the office from which I worked at the U.S. Embassy is the regional security office. At that time, I was the noncommissioned officer in charge of VIP protection. The people I worked with from the State Department were diplomatic security officers. I went straight to one of my partners and explained to him that the consulate officer just tried to shake me down for $500 in order to get my wife her visa in time. My partner said to follow him, and we quickly jogged back over to the consulate. Due to the nature of our jobs, we were required to be armed at all times, but we were also expected to keep our weapons concealed. My partner was so upset that he went jogging across the street with all of his weapons in plain view. We want straight into the consulate officer’s room, where the diplomatic security officer, using small words, explained that as long as my wife was eligible to receive a visa she would receive that visa prior to my rotation back to the United States. And if for any reason that visa was to be delayed because of bureaucratic processes, that consulate officer could expect to have severe repercussions. My wife was eligible and she was issued the visa in time to rotate back to the States with me. Why I do what I do – Problems with Immigration Now, fast forward two years and it is time to file for my wife’s 10-year green card. Our lives were very busy at this point. Our son was born in 1989, both my wife and I were working full-time in our civilian jobs, I was going to school at night to try to get my degree, and I was working one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year for the National Guard. At the end of 1990, my National Guard unit was called to active duty and sent overseas in support of operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. One evening, while standing guard mount, my sergeant handed me a letter stating that the United States government was going to deport my wife because I failed to attend a hearing immigration had scheduled. It is true that I did not attend the hearing. The reason I didn’t attend the hearing is because I was overseas as part of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. I explained to my sergeant the letter I had and went over to speak to the base Judge Advocate General (military lawyer). There was nobody in this lawyer’s tent, but the lawyer and me. The lawyer told me he was too busy to see me and that I should come back another day. At the time I was standing in the lawyer’s tent, I had one M-16 rifle with 240 rounds of ammunition, an M2 03 grenade launcher attached to the rifle with 18 rounds of high explosive ammunition, and a 9 mm pistol with at least two magazines of ammunition. I explained to the lawyer that he did not have anything more important to deal with at that moment than me. I showed him the letter I received and asked for a letter from him to send to the immigration court so my wife would not be deported. I still have a copy of this letter. The letter simply states that staff Sgt. Geygan is currently serving overseas in a classified location in support of operation Desert Shield. We cannot tell you where he is, we cannot tell you when he will be coming back, and we cannot tell you what he is doing. Please don’t deport his wife. The deportation case against my wife was closed. Shortly after I returned to the United States, my wife and I had an interview at the local immigration office. The immigration officer was very rude and disrespectful. And because of this, I’m sorry to say, I lost my temper. I love and care for my wife very much, and anyone who disrespects her in my presence is doing so at their own peril. I stood up and told the officer that she needed to treat my wife with all the respect that she deserved, that we were in a legitimate marriage and she could ask all the questions she wanted, but she needed to do so in a respectful manner. My wife received her 10-year green card and has since become a naturalized U.S. citizen. I have been an immigration attorney since May 1998. The reason I became an immigration attorney, and the reason I am still an immigration attorney, is because I love and care for my wife and I do not want anyone else to be mistreated by an indifferent government process. If you would like my help with your immigration case please call my office at 513-791-1673 or click here to schedule your appointment online." 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Whether you’re a Crows fan rooting for them to break their 19 year premiership drought or backing the Tigers, we hope you enjoy your day! We have compiled a list of pubs and venues across the city for you to watch the GF, where there’s no dishes to clean up afterwards. How great! The Stag, 299 Rundle St Grab a jug of Carlton Draught for $20 and enjoy half a kilo of wings with your mates while you watch the big game on their huge screen. What more could you want? The Maid Hotel, 1 Magill Rd Get amongst great company, delicious food and great drink specials. Plus, as an added bonus they will be handing out free sweeps for the first 78 bookings! $50 Maid voucher & free drinks cards up for grabs, sounds good right? The Highway, 290 Anzac Hwy This classic pub has a rocking beer garden with a massive screen for your viewing pleasure. Gates open at 10am and it’s first in, best dressed! No reservations, footy supporter gear is a must! So head on in straight after you’ve finished your morning smashed avo, this is always a popular visit. The TA Hotel, 95 Belair Road Catch all of the hot action live on their courtyard big screen! They will be rocking $10 espresso martinis, $6 pints of Carlton Draught & a free half time BBQ as well! Neat! They take reservations too so give them a call to secure your spot. The Unley, 27 Unley Rd The roof top will be letting the sun shine through (we hope), the TV will be pumping and the beers will be flowing. The Mile End, 30 Henley Beach Rd Footy + beer = heaven so if you want to pick from 12 on tap beers (yes, 12) then this is the pub for you on Saturday. The Havelock Hotel, 162 Hutt St For $30 per person, expect to bask in ‘Footy Food’ every quarter & before the game, exclusive drink specials and a giant screen in the main bar to see the clash. The Curious Squire, 10 O’Connell St Expect this one to go off. The boys at the squire are offering free beer for the entire first quarter! (In moderation of course). Specials Crows & Tigers burgers are on offer as well as a delicious burger/chips/pint combo for $20. Yum! Book your table now. Hotel Royal, 180 Henley Beach Rd The sports bar has screens a plenty, a homely atmosphere, a kitchen close by and for just $30 + booking fee, you can pre-book yourself a food and drink package! For those not interested in packages, all day dining and drink specials will be on offer throughout the day. These guys open from 10am! The Arkaba (Top of the Ark), 150 Glen Osmond Rd Adelaide’s premiere sports bar, come cheer on your team and watch the action live and loud on three huge 100 inch screens. For $10 + booking fee you can get guaranteed entry plus one free drink! This is the place for the serious footy lovers. The Arkaba (Sportys), 150 Glen Osmond Rd Doors are opening bright and early here at 9am. Hosted by Jarrod Walsh, you can expect yummy meals all day, face painters for the kiddies, player sweeps, games prizes and much much more! They also have some serious food & drink packages if they’re your game as well. Sky City Adelaide, North Terrace If you are indecisive and want a million different screens, The Casino is the place for you. There is the classic sports grandstand bar as well as the backyard beer garden. Safely put, there are a few options for you here to choose from. Lady Burra Brewhouse, 4 Topham Mall Lady Burra are embracing the red, yellow and blue. With tasty Portuguese-inspired dishes, drink specials and post game entertainment on offer, show your support and make a night of it as well! The Kensi, 23 Regent St There will be sneaky beer from 1-3PM ($5 tap beers), nibbles provided, a player raffle and to top it off drink specials all day! Doors open here at 11am, so check it out! Pizzateca, 319 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale For those of you looking to escape the city, Pizzateca may be for you. Footy, Pizza, Beer and Wine, what a perfect mix right? They are also running buses to pick you up from the CBD where you will receive a complimentary beer and another for when you arrive. Big screens on site as well. Republic, 120 Magill Rd Whether you are after a $59 food & drink package that will keep you covered for the day, or delicious $15 parmy’s & $5 tap beers siren to siren, Republic is a great spot to catch the game! Watch the match on their 3m x 2m jumbo screen, the big screen and surrounding televisions. Doors open from 11am. The Moseley, 11 Moseley Square Beach lover? Well you’re in luck! These guys are serving brekky from 8am and screening the game live from midday. Mix it in with beautiful scenery and live acoustic music later on, and you’re set for a big day! The Hyde Park Tavern, 187 King William Rd From siren to siren, you’ll find awesome $5.50 drink specials to quench your thirst and at half time you can embrace your true Aussie spirit with a free sausage sizzle. The Grand Bar, 2 Jetty Road Watch the biggest game of the year, live and loud at the bay! Score free Schooners of West End, siren to 1st goal and enjoy a yummy bbq cooked out on the deck. Not too sure how long those bevvy’s will last so be ready to nab yours quick! The Warradale, 234 Diagonal Rd The newly renovated Warradale is a great choice for those not too keen on venturing to the city. Chill out in the warm and vibrant garden bar while viewing the game on their 10′ LED screen. Doors open and food available from 11am! The Goody, 75 Goodwood Rd Lots of good stuff happening here (see what i did there?). $25 corona buckets, $20 great northern buckets, $6.50 carlton draught pints or grab a feed with a sniddy & corona combo for $20! These awesome deals are available 12-5. Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive If you can’t be at the G, then Adelaide Oval is the place to be! With 3 great game-day options to choose from, there will be something on offer for everyone – from a scrumptious gourmet three-course lunch to a free family event in Telstra Plaza from 12pm. A great spot for crows supporters alike. 2KW, 2 King William St Frocks Over Footy is back! If footy isn’t your style, this amazing lunch at 2KW might be the perfect alternative for you! Bask in breathtaking views of the riverbank and Adelaide Oval while you enjoy special gin cocktails and a scrumptious menu boasting some truly exquisite food. Needless to say you probably won’t miss the sausage sizzle.. So come on guys, lets get behind the mighty crows and enjoy some sweet food and drink specials! Saturday is going to be a lot of fun." "There really gets our juices flowing. And why should this be any different in business? News Flash: It isn’t. But too often we’re bound up with the need to hit a deadline, target or goal. Goals are great, but there’s a part of us that cares deeply about the journey to get there. Do you make the most of this in your marketing? Inbound marketing offers a superb opportunity to do exactly that. What is inbound marketing? It’s easier to say what it isn’t. It isn’t Outbound, or what’s now sometimes referred to as ‘disruptive’ marketing. Clear as mud? Ok, it’s essentially all the marketing that attracts potential customers, nurtures them and then converts them into customers. So it spans SEO, paid search, online advertising, social media, email, marketing automation and much more besides. The key thing about inbound marketing is it’s all about providing your audience with value, mainly in answers to their questions (e.g. content found through search). Beyond providing value, the content needs to funnel interest towards purchasing from you (let’s not forget that). The best inbound marketing campaigns make the transition from research to purchase an easy one for potential customers. B2B Inbound marketing considerations When I’m talking about B2B here, I’m talking about considered purchases – things that take more than one person, more than a day to weigh up pros and cons and move forward with a purchase. It’s not hard to find plenty of information out there on the Googleweb about to steps to develop quality inbound marketing campaigns. Notably, you need to be attuned to your buyers’ needs… and ensure you have content that answers questions/needs at every stage of their research/evaluation/purchase process. In most cases this means multiple types of buyer (different roles) and different content formats to keep things fresh and engaging. Automation of the nurture stages through a Marketing Automation platform is typically essential too. But let’s assume you can generate engaging content that maps directly on to your buyers’ needs, configure your marketing automation platform and manage social media channels to perfection. Are you missing anything? Yes, I believe you are. Inbound Marketing – moving it to the next level As a business, how many times have you delivered a solution/product/service to a customer and they have immediately ‘got it’ and hit the ground running… seeing an immediate return on their investment? Thought so; you’re not alone. With higher ticket-price B2B sales, there is always a good chunk of onboarding, training, change-management, etc. for any new customer. Why not take that upstream and use the nurture stages inherent in any good inbound campaign to deliver some of this. Bring more users into the fold – don’t stop at marketing to the buyers; the buyer group is a dynamic mash of financial, political, technical and practical viewpoints anyway. Invite buyers to evaluate more thoroughly by engaging deeply with your products, invite end-users to get involved too. And whilst B2C marketing involves fewer buyers and typically shorter buying cycles, there’s plenty here that can be applied to higher value B2C products too. To summarise To summarise the above, take into considerations the following three points when generating your inbound marketing: - Consider your buyers’ needs – by their role and stage in the buying cycle - Make your content engaging – deliver value, but make it memorable and enjoyable - Bring your product closer to the buyers – don’t just tease with ‘benefits’ but let them invest time in getting to know it, smoothing the transition to using it and reducing the time to value I’ve worked with a number of clients to help them understand their buyers’ needs, generate content to answer these and deliver it through varying degrees of automated sophistication. 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Update: March 24 Letter to the UMHB Community Yesterday afternoon Bell County issued a “Stay Home Stay Safe” directive, which became effective at 11:59 p.m. on March 23 through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 3. The directive calls for the residents of Bell County to shelter at their places of residence to prevent and slow down the spread of COVID-19. Our hope has been to reunite with our students in person on April 6. However, with the continuing pandemic challenges nationwide and with this most recent directive by our local health officials, bringing students back to campus for face-to-face instruction is now unlikely. We also recognize that it would be even more disruptive for our students and faculty to transition back to face-to-face instruction in the final days of the semester. With this in mind, we are announcing the following decisions for the remainder of the Spring semester: Academic Coursework UMHB will continue providing instruction through online learning for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. Students are advised to check myCourses and their UMHB email frequently for communications from their professors. Students should contact course instructors sooner rather than later for assistance or support with online classes. They will be happy to assist. Student Access to Technology Townsend Memorial Library will provide computer access, but only for UMHB students who remain in campus housing. The computer lab in the library will be accessible Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Access to the computer lab will be limited to numbers of 10 or less, including library staff. Any UMHB student who does not have access to a computer or the Internet should immediately call the Center for Academic Excellence at (254) 295-4475 for assistance. 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We landed on Monhegan sandwiched between the bustling start of Trap Day and the slowing end of tourist season. As a nod to the death of summer we readied our psyches to the coming winter. The island had shed its summer greens and stood cloaked in red rust brown and burnt yellow hues. Hiking the trails was at once magical and sobering. It was easy to curl up with a good book every night and read for at least two hours straight (something I never get to do at home unless it’s an off day). And speaking of the books, here they are: - Persian Boy by Mary Renault ~ a continuation of the series about Alexander the Great. I started this in September to keep the story going. - Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ~ in honor of Halloween (duh). Probably one of my favorite books of the month. I read this in three days. - The Outermost House: a year of life on the great beach of Cape Cod by Henry Beston ~ in honor of October being Animal Month. 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It was refreshing to get a first-time fiction from LibraryThing! One thing that I failed to mention about October (and this is related to the books) is that I am back to requesting books from other libraries! Yay yay yay! This was halted in June of 2011 because we were switching ILSs and at the time I figured it would be a good opportunity to read what was on my own shelf and in my own library. Now, nearly 17 months later I am back to having hundreds of libraries to order from. Thank gawd! We ended October with a freak storm people were calling Frankenstorm in honor of being so close to Halloween. Although we prepared like hell we saw little damage, thankfully. My thoughts and prayers go out to those in New Jersey and New York. It’s sad to see my old haunts get battered around so…. In A Glass DarklyPosted: 2009/10/27 Filed under: Book Reviews, BookLust I, Fiction | Tags: 2009, book lust i, book review, death, demons, Fiction, horror, monsters, mystery, october, scary, vampires Leave a comment Le Fanu, Sheridan. In a Glass Darkly. Trowbridge: Redwood Press, Ltd. 1971 Every other “scary” book I have read for October pales in comparison to In a Glass Darkly despite being composed of short stories. Let’s face it, the stories no matter how short are weird. In a Glass Darkly is made up of five short stories (although “Dragon Volage” is long enough to be classified as a novella) that are a mix of ghost stories, horror, mystery and fantastic. Each story is a little stranger than the last which makes for the perfect Halloween-time read especially with the lights dimmed low. The book ends with the short story “Camilla” about a lesbian vampire who needs more than victims to survive. “Camilla” appears to have the most success out of all the short stories, prompting other authors to write similar vampire stories with greater success. “Green Tea” is about a doctor, Dr. Hesselius, who deals in the occult who is convinced his patient is being possessed by demons. The patient is Robert Lynder Jennings. He is a reverend haunted by a demon in the form of a little black monkey with glowing red eyes. When Dr. Hesselius meets the reverend he is convinced his afflictions are caused by excessive consumptions of green tea. His intuitions allow Rev. Jennings to take the doctor into his confidences and soon relates how the monkey demon came to haunt him. Things become more dire when Rev. Jennings admits the monkey has been making him do vile, unthinkable things. From here there is no turning back and the story can only end in tragedy. “The Familiar” was originally written as “the Watcher” which I think is a better title. “The Familiar” is about a sea-captain, James Barton, who is being stalked by someone calling him/herself “the Watcher” (hence the better name for the title). The stalker turns out to be an ominous, little dwarf. After the dwarf’s appearances Captain Barton starts hallucinating voices and thinking an owl is out to get him. There is nothing he can do to stop the mental breakdown that is inevitable. “Mr. Justice Harbottle” is a freaky little tale about Elijah Harbottle, a cruel and corrupt judge. His conscience starts to get the better of him after an unusual visit from a stranger. He begins to feel haunted by past prisoners he has unfairly put to death by his rulings. The hauntings become so severe that Judge Harbottle can’t escape the noose around his own neck. “The Room at the Dragon Volage” moves away from being frightening (until the end) and takes on the genre of a mystery as the villans are human. I found the bulk of this story to be long-winded and boring. Maybe that is because it is the longest of the short stories in In a Glass Darkly (26 chapters equaling 176 pages) and really should be called a novella. It takes a long time for the story to come to a head. —- is too naive, too trusting, too innocent for my taste. He’s also too obsessed with a woman he’s only seen once. As the reader you have to suspect nothing good can come from this strange passion, especially since she is a married woman. This was my least favorite story of them all. “Carmilla” is a good old-fashioned vampire tale. The kind that inspires others to write the same. The twist to this is that the vampire is female and lesbian. 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Therefore, even classes in the same subject would be different for the teacher each time new students come through because of the various views and opinions each student brings to the discussion. Contrastingly,. Through my personal experiences, I have always enjoyed classes where the teacher has maintained a problem posing approach to teaching within the classroom. Sometimes it takes time and patience to get the students fully participating in the discussion, but once the students feel comfortable, the “problem-posing” approach becomes an excellent learning environment. There are certain courses that would be easier to teach with the banking method of education, for instance on the first day of a chemistry class it would be tough for the students to jump right into discussion and make points on new and unfamiliar subject material. A certain amount of knowledge is required before taking advanced courses, and the best way for students keep up with these courses would require some memorization from previous courses. Teachers and students may find that the best method is a combination between the extremes of the banking lecture, and the problem posing interrelationship comparing. Furthermore, teachers should not just teach, and the students should not just learn, but both teachers and students should go through the process of learning together, eliminating the gap of difference that exists between the two. Not only does this eliminate the boredom that often occurs in classrooms, but actually results in motivation for students to speak out sharing what they know, which further increases their knowledge. Works Cited Freire, Paulo. The Banking Concept of Education, from Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Trans. Myra Bergman Ramos. New York: Continuum, 1993. Jackson, Shenith. “The Definition of Education. ” Helium. com. Helium Educational Philosophy, 2002. Web. 28 October 2011 Nixon-Ponder, Sarah. “Teacher to Teacher: Using Problem-Posing Dialogue in Adult Literacy Education. ” Kent. edu. Kent University, 2010. Web. 29 October 2011 Cite this The Banking and Problem-Posing Concept of Education Essay The Banking and Problem-Posing Concept of Education Essay. (2019, May 02). Retrieved from" "Here is the death notice for Danner Graham, published in The Sikeston Standard-Democrat on Tuesday, 11 June 1996. Danner Graham SIKESTON – Danner Graham, 98, died at 6:50 a.m. June 11, 1996, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. The following day a full obituary was published in the same paper. Notice the subtle differences in the first paragraph between the two. The dateline on the death notice was Sikeston, where Danner’s death actually occurred, while the dateline on the obituary was Morley, where she resided. 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Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will follow in the Old Morley Cemetery near Morley. Notes [1] Her parents’ full names were Silas Richard Copeland and California E. Cypert. This is the only instance where I’ve seen S. R. Copeland referred to as “Bud.” [2] Year of marriage is incorrect. Danner and John were married in 1917, not 1916. This same error occurred in John’s obituary. Sources The Sikeston Standard-Democrat, “Danner Graham,” page 5, published on Tuesday, 11 June 1996. Retrieved from microfilm at the Sikeston Public Library on Monday, 8 October 2012. The Sikeston Standard-Democrat, “Danner Graham,” page 5, published on Wednesday, 12 June 1996. Retrieved from microfilm at the Sikeston Public Library on Monday, 8 October 2012." "Yo, file this under ‘H’ for Hell Yeah! 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There are three things you need to know before beginning: the light requirement of your plant(s), the type of light you want to use and the size of your grow area. 1. Light Requirement For the light requirement, you really only need to know if it has a high light requirement or a low one. Plants with a high light requirement are generally plants that flower and/or bear fruit, like tomatoes, citrus, orchids, cannabis, etc. Plants with a low light requirement are ones that do not flower, like herbs or lettuce. 2. Type of Lighting If you are unsure which type of lighting you need, go with fluorescent lights if you only have one (or maybe two) plants and LED or CMH lights otherwise. I recommend LED over CMH, because they’re easier to use, they cost less to operate, the generate less heat and they last longer. 3. Size of Growing Area If you do not know the size of your grow area, measure it. Or measure the plant(s). Or find out how large the plants you plan on growing get. Once you have those three pieces of information, you are ready to begin. Scroll down and find the type of type of lighting you plan to use below. Then follow the instructions to figure out the size of light you need and how many lights you need, if more than one. How To Determine The Size (And Number) Of Grow Light(s) You Need I will begin with HPS and MH lighting, then cover CMH, then LED, and finally fluorescent. What Size HPS And MH Lights Do I Need? High pressure sodium and metal halide are the easiest type of lighting to figure out (along with CMH below). There are two methods you can use. By Coverage Area If you know how large your grow space is, you can easily figure out which light(s) will best cover it. The following are the approximate maximum coverage areas for the most common wattages of MH and HPS bulbs: - 150 watt: 2 x 2 feet (or 4 square feet) - 250 watt: 2.5 x 2.5 feet (or 6.25 square feet) - 400 watt: 3 x 3 feet (or 95 square feet) - 600 watt: 4 x 4 feet (or 16 square feet) - 1000 watt: 5 x 5 feet (or 25 square feet) From that, you should be able to figure out which size light is best for you and how many you need. All else being equal, 600 watt lights are the most efficient (meaning you get more output per watt of electricity used) and 1000 watt bulbs are second best, so you always want to see if those will work for your space first. For example, say you have a space that is 10 by 20 feet, or 200 square feet. That is perfectly divisible by 4 (the 150 watt bulb) or 25 (the 1000 watt bulb). That means, you could light the area with 50 bulbs of 150 watts each (200/4=50) or with 8 bulbs of 1000 watts each (200/25=8). The eight 1000 watt bulb option is far preferable. That said, you could also light the area using 600 watt bulbs. The area is not perfectly divisible, but 200 divided by 16 gives you 12.5, so you would just use 12 or 13 fixtures and make them fit. In this case though, I would go with the 1000 watt option, since 8 of them perfectly cover the area. One thing to note: this is based on the maximum coverage areas for each bulb strength. That means that the number of bulbs you determine necessary from this method are closer to the minimum light requirement for plants with high light requirements. The next method makes that clear and gives you better results if you want to give your plants plenty of light to maximize yields. By Wattage The other way to figure out your MH and/or HPS lighting needs is to use the wattage requirement. To grow a plant with a high light requirement, like cannabis, you want 30 to 70 watts per square foot of canopy. I would go for a minimum of 50 watts per square foot. If budget and heat is not an issue, bump that up to 65 watts per square foot. Let’s look at the example from above again. The one with the 200 square foot area. If we shoot for 50 watts per square foot, we would need a total of 10,000 watts to cover this area (200 x 50 = 10,000). That means we would want ten 1000 watt bulbs (10,000 / 1000 = 10) or seventeen 600 watt bulbs (10,000 / 600 = 16.67, which we round up to 17). You can see that this method says we need more lights than the previous method. If we work backwards, the previous method would give us a coverage of 40 watts per square foot (8 bulbs x 1000 watts = 80,000 total watts / 200 sq ft area = 40 watts per square foot). That is still plenty of light, but we would get better results with more light. If you’re not sure which brand is best, read my reviews of the best value HID kits. What Size CMH Grow Light Do I Need? Ceramic Metal Halide is even easier to figure out, since there are only two wattages commonly available: 315 watts and 630 watts (which is a fixture with two 315 watt bulbs in it). The easiest way to think of them is to consider the 315w bulb equivalent to 600w of MH or HPS light and the 630 watt dual bulb fixtures equivalent to 1000 watts. That means that you can expect a 315 watt fixture to cover up to 4×4 and the 630 watt fixture to cover 5×5. I would go for more intensity and would use a 315w fixture to cover a 3×3 area and a 630w fixture for a 4×4 area. If you don’t already know which ceramic metal halide light you want, read my reviews of the best value CMH kits. How Many Watts Per Square Foot For LED Grow Lights? Watts per square foot is the most common way people determine what size LED light(s) they need, but it is not the only way. It is also not the most accurate way, but it is a good compromise between accuracy and simplicity. Because the truth is: determining how powerful an LED grow light to get, and how many of them you need, is the most complicated of all types of lighting. This is due to the huge variation in lights and to the fact that most manufacturers flat out lie about the specs of their lights. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to figure out. There are three methods I would consider. I will list them in order from the easiest (and least accurate), to the most difficult to figure out (but also the most accurate). Using The Coverage Area Provided By The Manufacturer Most manufacturers provide the coverage area of their lights and you can use that to figure out which light will be able to cover your grow space. Nice and simple, right? If only it were that easy. Unfortunately, many manufacturers (most Chinese ones and quite a few American as well) exaggerate the area their light will effectively cover. Perhaps they give you the coverage area for a plant with a low light requirement (not a high requirement, like marijuana) or they give the coverage for vegging, which is always larger than the coverage for flowering. This makes it difficult to know if you can trust the manufacturer-provided coverage area. Unfortunately I do not have a good solution for this. If the light is reviewed on this site, I make sure to point provide the actual area you can expect it to cover. For lights I haven’t reviewed, you’ll have to try to find that info online. Using The Wattage To grow a plant with a high light requirement, you want 30 to 40 watts per square foot of canopy area. Again, there is one huge problem. Most LED brands give both an actual wattage and a theoretical wattage (what the light would consume if the chips were all driven at full power, which they never are). Important! For this calculation you want to use actual wattage. This requires you do a bit of research and find out a light’s actual wattage. Most American brand make this information readily available, even if they name their light using the theoretical wattage. Many Chinese brands don’t even use theoretical wattage. Instead they use some completely made up number. Roleadro’s 2000 watt light, for example, actually draws 230 watts (Roleadro is one of the absolute worst offenders when it comes to blatantly making up numbers). The good news is that they usually do provide the actual wattage somewhere. They often hide it somewhere far down the page, but it is almost always there. Once you have the actual wattage, you can use that to figure out if that light will cover your area (or how many of them you need). Let’s look at an example. Above, we used a grow space that was 10×20 feet, or 200 square feet. If we want to light that area with LED grow lights, we would need 6000 watts in total if we were shooting for the low end of 30 watts per square foot. If we were looking to light that area with a BestVA 3000, we would need 10 of them. This light has an actual wattage of 615w, so ten of them would give us 6150 watts in total. If you have a smaller area and only need a single light, the calculation is even easier. Say you have a 3×3 grow tent. That makes 9 square feet. At 30 watts per square foot you would thus want 270 watts in total. If you went up to 40 watts per square foot, you would want 360 watts in total. Thus you would want an LED grow light with an actual wattage of 270 to 360 to light this area. If you’re considering one of these CREE CXB3590 COB lights, the largest one uses 320 actual watts, so it would fit in there perfectly. Of course, this method does not take into account the efficiency of the light. One light that uses 400 watts may have a much higher output than another light that uses 400 watts. Wattage is used as a good approximation for the amount of light a fixture will provide, but the actual output will vary greatly from one manufacturer to the next. For example, the Phlizon COB lights get a large amount of output for the wattage they consume, while Roleadro lights give you far less output for the same wattage. Phlizon lights are simply far more efficient. And that brings us to the most accurate method: using the actual output. Using The Output While this method is the most accurate, it is also the most difficult to use, because many manufacturers do not provide a lot of (if any) good data on the output of their lights. This is especially true with the Chinese brands. Even if they do provide output info, they often only take a reading dead center below the light, where the output is strongest. They do not give you readings for the rest of the coverage area, usually because the light is very weak around the outside of the area. All lights will be stronger dead center, but good lights will still get you decent readings around the outside. I’m sure you’re wondering how output is measured and what amount of output is good. Light output can be measured in a number of different ways, but the most useful measurement for plants is ppfd, or Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density. It is measured in umol/m²/s and it tells you how much light is present in the wavelengths that are used by plants for photosynthesis. This contrasts with another light measurement lumen, which measures the amount for light that is visible to the human eye. To get optimal results you want plants to get around 300 to 600 umol/m²/s during the vegetative stage and 600 to 1000 umol/m²/s. during the bloom stage. Plants will do fine with less than that, but those are the numbers to shoot for if you want to optimize yields. At a minimum, you want to get 100 umol/m²/s. How do you know the PPFD of a light? Good manufacturers will provide a PPFD footprint (also referred to as a PAR footprint or a PAR chart). These footprints show the PPFD output of a light at various locations in the coverage area. The best lights will not have sky high readings in the middle (and thus much smaller ones around the outside, even if the manufacturer only provides the figure for the middle), but good readings all around. Even the far corners of the coverage area will ideally be over 100 umol/m²/s, or at least close to 100. What Size Fluorescent Grow Light Do I Need? Fluorescent lights only make sense for a plant or two. Any more than that and they become too inefficient. This article covers how to determine how many fluorescent bulbs you need. If you don’t feel like reading that, you basically want 60 to 100 actual watts per square foot of growing space. I’m using 8 9.5 watt equivalent 100wcfl daylight and 1 32w led 3color red,blue and white full spectrum so said made by fiat to light up 2ft x3ft and 1 to 3plants is that proper light for weed grow medium yield white wodow? I doubt that would be enough for 3 plants, but maybe for one. Since it’s mostly CFLs, just give it a try. If you need more lights, it’s easy enough to just add more bulbs. It should be. Just try and add more lights, if needed. Hi there I’m a beginner / 1st attempt at growing I have purchased the tent and carbon filter fan so far but unsure what lights/how many etc and what else I may need to complete my kit Tent is 2200x1200x2000 100mm centrifugal fan with built in speed controller 100x500m carbon filter 100x3m ducting I don’t get what size your tent is. Are those numbers millimeters? Yes millimeters we use In new Zealand Please help peps, my centrifugal fan is 150mm I measured wrong Which is the length, width and height? 2200mm long x 1200mm wide x 2000mm high I would go with two lights that cover 4 by 4 feet each (1.2 x 1.2 m). The Phlizon 2000 would be a good choice for that: I’m trying to light up an 8×8 table (various amounts of small plants) so what would I need to buy (LED)? It really depends on the light requirement of those plants, but basically, you’d want 4 LEDs that each cover a 4×4 area, or perhaps 8 LEDs that cover a 2×4 area. The Mars Hydro TS or SP series lights would be a good option. They have both fixtures that cover 4×4 and ones that cover 2×4, so you have several good options. You can find my review of them here: Hi guys I’m using the optic 6 led in a 3 by 3 tent, just the cobs for veg which equals to around 37 watts per foot the the cobs and led array for flower around 66 watts per foot and am pulling around 17 Oz dried high quality product Nice results! Thanks for the input! I have a 4 x 4 area have currently acquired a mars hydro ts 3000 what do you think of my light coverage. Do you think I have too much light for my space to flower at a height of 12 inches. Will I be in danger of light burn. Have you seen or heard of any results using this light. thanks You’ll probably need to hang it higher than that, but there’s only one way to know for sure. I’d start higher and gradually move closer until you see burning, then back it off a bit. Hi steven im a big fan of your site Im now using hps lamps 1000 watt 5 x 5 feet the yields are great but the electricity is expensive and want to change to LED I want a led for growth and flowering but one with the best harvest yielding results which led lamp can covers 5 x 5 feet with the result about the same as a 1000 watt hps lamp ? Thanks you The Spider Farmer SF4000 is the best light on the market (apart from the super expensive US brands) that is similar in spectrum to HPS. We have a review here: Hi Steven, I have asked for some info before I wanted to make purchases and I was told that I will not achieve the same harvest as hps 1000 watts with the spider farmer sf400 i have read it is the same like 800 hid now im doubting is the spider Farmer isf4000 good enough to harvest at least 750 grams ?? I doubt it mate, not 750 grams!! Mabie 400/450 grams Hii Ricardo thanks ricardo mate i almost bought it on recommendation of Steven it’s disappointing because I thought he knew a lot about it but i need a led light strong enough That can give me the end result of minimal 700/ 750 gram Thank you Well Steve proberly isn’t wrong bro it’s a nice light with nice Samsung led tech for the money, but it’s a little over 400 watts at the wall, and I am yet to see all the 2 grams per watt hype with my own eyes I’ve used the black dogs and the kinds and I haven’t seen it?? Mabie if you are pumping co2 in and everything is so spot on its like a laboratory but most people don’t have that!! Bro if you are looking for that kind of weight I’d go with something that’s close to it at the wall!! Mabie something with grow and bloom options because you won’t need that power for grow so just the grow function for grow then grow and bloom on together for flower using its full output?? Just a idea Hi Ricardo thank you mate I almost lost 550 dollars Because it was recommanded to me Like it is the same it is a Shame you never can make that comparison Yes it is sad, the thing is when someone is used to hid lighting and the weight they can achieve switching to led can be misleading, they recommend around 37.5 watts per square foot for led lighting so a 5 x 5 = 25 square foot so round up the watts to 40 per square foot and you will still need 1000 watts power draw!!! I don’t think there is away around the cost of power?? All I can say is led lighting is abit more efficient, abit cooler to run!! That’s it really, mabie try fine tuning your environment or grow style so you are pulling 1 gram per watt before changing to led?? 1 gram x 1000 sounds good to me lol Ricardo can you tel me now I know the spider farmer is only cheap in the Bills Wich led is good to compare with hps led minimum 750 watt Not in the spectrum only But in the result thats wat I want to see heavy yielding not Some spiderfarmer bulchit thats not even to compare with 400 watt hps 😂😅 Ricardo can you tel me now I know the spider farmer is only cheap in the Bills Wich led is good to compare with hps led minimum 750 watt Not in the spectrum only But in the result Thank you steven Thank you Ricardo Thank you Ricardo Im pulling now between 0,8 and 1.,1 gramm per watt using hps realy Great I do basicly not much 😂 Im an old scool Guy And for now I keep it old scool till led lights realy Can compeet with THE hps Lool good going bro, yesss keep it old skool man, there’s nothing wrong with old skool, my dad used to say, if it’s not broke don’t fix it!!! Loool Wahahah your dad is right 🙏🏻💪🏼 Hi. I have a 15 x 15 grow room. I have 4 mammoth 10 bar 800w led’s that run 1300 PPFD umol’s per square meter. And 4 DE 945 cmh’s that run 2000 PPFD umol’s per square meter. Both cover a 5×5 canopy space. I’m thinking I only need to run the 4 led’s and 2 of the cmh’s. I’m trying to do no more then 12 plants. I’m trying to maximize the most yield of my space and get the most use out of my lights. How do you recommend I setup my room? How many lights? How many plants? I do run c02 at 1200 ppm’s and have a completely air right room that’s on split ductless controlled environment. Hi! I just need one for succulents. I have a 2ft by 5 ft a 3ft display that I need proper lighting for. How many watts do you recommend? I don’t know how much light your plants need, so it’s hard to say. It’s also unclear from your message how large your area is. 2×5? Well I’m using a rubber maid garbage can lid Painted at. Installed 8 100 watt equivalent led bulbs 5oook 1500 lumens daylight with 4 20w 5000k 1300lum.comact size cfls plus 4 feit full spectrum standard size bulbs I think it’s like 27ooo lum. Total .not including the feit bulbs at 9w 3300k x4 all placed in that lid with standard bulb splitters finally a 32 and a 30 w full spec. Led panel on the side 1 wht/red the other r/w/b on the walls I have access to 12 more sockets that could be suited with multiple splinters if needed.i have 2 fans, grow erea CLOSET 2×3 8ft.high is this sufficient. Well ….I have 1 gdpurple I just started almost hst. High stress training but Not quit but bent those branches hard slow but sure I got them tied down w/o breaking stock thick &? 7 inches High topped once earlier I’ll top again today thought I’d give her 24hr. Break after that and light defoliation &the transplant was included I took picture I’ll probably give her 2wksor so keeping at 16 on 8off then flush twitch nutrients I’m using earth juice grow,bloom,alaska fish fertilizer, occasionally add some super green nitrogen additives from lucky bamboo call-mag and catalyst food all from earth juice finishing up with beer rabbit sulfur free molasses every other watering with worm casting from meal worm I have for my gecko oh yes and earth juice natural bud & bloom guano (bat shit) would gecko crap work? I dont know hmmm my ph that’s a bitch 6.5/pushing 7.2ish soil well well well I’m trying raised bed organic soil from whitney farms seems to have it all in there I guess but I cut it down with pearlite &vermiculite Pete moss just made airy,fluffy and lite just rite hopefully, I water untill I have oh 2 cups or so run off I’m using 3 gal.plastic planter with extra drainage holes I may cut out the bottom and more potage,that’s it I’ll change bulbs for flower ranging from soft wht.2700k 1500lums. =12000lums led bulbs with 4 2700k 1600lum 23w and the same3300k full spectrum feit led bulbs 4 each and last the panels I’ll switch from blue to wht/red 12/12 so watch a think oh and lay off the nitro change to bloom after flushing with ? 7,8 gal. Of Ro/ph 6.5/7.0 7.2 ish water .so what’s your thought on earth juice products and my self serving mini grow. Be honest please ps. 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The Papagguy has excellent combat abilities, and upgraded amphibious features that allow the legs to be used for outer space propulsion. Armaments - Beam Cannon - Not only could the hole in the center of the paw hold things by suction, it also functions as a beam cannon. - Cane - Papagguy has several different canes; each holding a different weapon like a gun, beam saber, missile, etc. - Top Hat - Mounted over its left ear, the Top Hat can be used as a throwing weapon. Its razor sharp brim can cut through old 1/60 scale Gunpla kits. Special Equipment & Features - Extendable Arm - Papagguy retains the Acguy and Beargguy II's extendable arms for striking down enemy mobile suits. - Hardpoint - Located on the Papagguy's backpack, a hardpoint is present for attaching various armaments and equipment. - LCD Monitor - Installed in the face, above the mouth and nose, the LCD monitor allows the Papagguy to change its eye expression during battle. - Mustache - Papagguy's mouth section is decorated with a mustache, which must be groomed perfectly to maintain the Gunpla's performance. History Picture Gallery Gunpla References External links" "Technology & Combat Characteristics While mostly similar to the Hell Zeong Marine, the Zeong Hell Galaxy is fitted for space use and retains the original MSN-02 Zeong's forearms, as well as the head and waist-mounted mega particle guns. Its new armament is a pair of claw arms on its legs. These claw arms have a mega particle gun each, and their clawed ends can function as wire-guided weapons. Thus, the suit can perform all-range attacks with all four limbs. Armaments - Wired 5-barrel Mega Particle Gun - The forearms of the Hell Zeong Galaxy can be detached from the main body, they are then controlled via wires and maneuvered using thrusters built into their base. Each of the forearms are armed with powerful mega particle guns built into the fingers. - Claw Arm - Mounted on the legs, the pair of claw arms have a mega particle gun each, and their clawed ends can be detached and controlled via wires like the forearms. The claw arms are also used to grapple enemy units that are too close to the suit. - Head Mega Particle Gun - A mega particle gun is located in the suit's mouth. - Waist Mega Particle Gun - Two mega particle guns are located in the suit's waist. History The Hell Zeong Galaxy was controlled by a member of the Gunpla Mafia known only as C. After his first attempt to take Sei Iori and Reiji out of the competition failed, he insisted on trying again while Takeshi Iori was teaching Reiji how to build Gunpla. Once Reiji had completed his new GPB-X80 Beginning Gundam, he went to try it out against an automated opponent, only to find the Zeong Hell Galaxy waiting for him. Though initially getting the upper hand, C soon found himself outflanked when Aila Jyrkiäinen joined the battle with her new SDV-04 (SDV-04G) Command Gundam. Picture Gallery External links" "- Jan 5th – 6th, 2019 - Nov 18th – 19th, 2017 - Jan 3rd – 4th, 2015 - Nov 22nd – 23rd, 2014 - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm - Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm - General: $10.00 Children $4.00 The R.K. Franklin Gun Show currently has no upcoming dates scheduled in Franklin, TN. This Franklin gun show is held at Williamson County Ag:r0am - 8:30am Leave a Review" "Endless fountain, originally uploaded by gurdonark. I used to live near a huge willow tree. It grew across the street from our home in small town south Arkansas. Willlow trees are rather mixed blessings to a child. They are not particularly climb-able, and their non-climbability is so well-known to adults that strict injunctions against assaying the heights are routinely issued. As with so many things, the chief virtue of the willow tree is also its key drawback. Those limbs that sway and make lovely moaning calls in the wind also buckle when children climb. Oaks, by contrast, are far more dowdy in the elements, but can, if the branches are properly braced, make for a fine climb. Our yard now has two crape myrtles, which will never be climb-able, nor do they make a pleasant sound effect in the rushing wind. But they ornamentally bloom, and are patient with the flood and drought north Texas weather. Their chief virtue is they do so well. In our neck of the woods, their chief drawback is that they do so well that everyone has one. 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The only problem is I am 26 years old and do not want to take copious amounts of steroids for the rest of my life. I already take them to get rid of cycles... last cycle (August to November 2018) took two rounds of pred and finally mm which I believe took the beast away! Have been micro-dosing on L b Hey Batch! I have been taking the D3 regimen since October of last year with great results! Have been attack free since November! Had a question for you though! I was recently prescribed accutane 30mg for acne from my dermatologist but forgot to tell him that I am taking a multivitamin (mature multi) part of the D3 regimen for clusters which contains 750mg of vitamin A. Everything online and even my pharmacist says that there is an interaction between the multivitamin and accutane because it can cause high levels of vitamin A possibly leading to toxicity. What are your thoughts on whether or not this would be okay to take. I have taken accutane once before at 20mg but was not taking the multivitamin then. I understand this may be outside of your realm but please if you have any information or recommendations let me know! Again thank you so much for everything! Sincerely, HCH Hey HCH, Thank you for the wonderful feedback on your experience with the anti-inflammatory regimen. Sorry for the delay in responding. I had to do some additional research to confirm my initial response to your question regarding accutane (Isotretinoin). Isotretinoin is a man-made drug with a molecular function similar to vitamin A, hence the warning not to take vitamin A along with accutane due to the risk of toxicity. Isotretinoin is also a teratogen highly likely to cause birth defects if taken by women during pregnancy or even a short time before conception. When people ask me questions like this, as I'm not a doctor, I don't diagnose, treat or prescribe, I tell them what I would do and what other CHers have done under similar circumstances. In the case of accutane (Isotretinoin), I would not take it even with a face broken out like zit city. I would also advise members of my family not to take it. The risks of adverse side effects are too great. see following link. Natural forms of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) are a more effective and natural method of controlling acne. Liposomal essentially means wrapped in fat (lipids) to make this form of vitamin C fat soluble. This allows liposomal vitamn C to remain in our systems longer than the water soluble forms of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps form collagen, the connective tissue in cell walls, muscles, joints, our skin, hair and fingernails. Vitamin C also helps build a strong immune system and anti-inflammatory. It helps build strong arteries, capillaries and microvascular systems in our skin that become inflamed during an acne infection. I take 2400 to 4800 mg/day liposomal vitamin D3. Hope this helps. Take care and please keep me posted, V/R, Batch After Cluster Headache - Help Please! HCH26 replied to A-Z's topic in General BoardA-Z, I have taken lithium for over two years now, it helped me for over a year in preventing with little to no side effects. I thought I had found what worked for me. The side effects began with confusion and intense anxiety to the point of panic attacks. And eventually did nothing to prevent my current cycle. I have recently weened myself off of lithium and am hitting the D3 regimen hard. I plan on taking mm as well if after ten or fifteen days the regimen does not help me. In short, lithium may not be worth it when there are other healthier options with less side effects. PF wishes! - Thank you so much for your advice CHfather, I do have oxygen luckily as well as Imitrex injections. I have not used the Imitrex because of anxiety about how it my react with lithium. You’re right, I may be experiencing severe attacks as a result of coming off of the lithium. My neuro tells me that I am chronic(not entirely sure) rather than episodic and prescribed the lithium a few years ago. I did get in touch with Batch and will be starting the d3 regimen once I get all of the cofactors, as well as busting once off of the lithium using mm. I will most definitely try the brain freeze and - UPDATE: Got slammed three times throughout last night and one very big attack in the morning(on the right side, which is the side I always have attacks on). In the process of weening off of the lithium because it doesn’t seem to be working (so that I can try mm). It will take at least a week or two for me to get completely off of the lithium. Have not started d3 regimen yet. Shadow pain has lasted all day today on the right side, but no attack other than the one in the morning and the three over night. Struggling, hoping for advice. PF wishes! Thank you all! HCH - Thank you, I see that now. I have the mms on hand if I absolutely need them. I am wondering how effective the d3 regimen could be alongside the lithium (or whether it is even beneficial for me to be on lithium during a cycle). I am in the process of getting the vitamins needed for the complete regimen and have taken d3(5,000 iu) and fish oil (1000 mg) today to start I hopes of relief. I always have had clusters and shadows on the right side but the shadow pain seems to have immediately switched to my left side after taking the d3(only 5,000iu). Lithium and D3 regimen HCH26 posted a topic in General BoardHello th" "People say so often that, “the world is a small place.” It is not really small, but our ability to connect in this present age across geographical lines of division has become much easier than in the days before social media and mass communication. When I was in the US visiting, I hoped to purchase some Florida oranges. You can imagine my amazement when I picked up an orange in the store with a sticker that read, “South Africa.” The impact of the ever increasing globalization of our world will be measured in positives and negatives for years to come, but one of the gifts it brings with it, is the ability for us to grow for being exposed to the stories of other places and people. In 1986, Peter Storey preached at the World Methodist Conference. In the crowd, was a man named Jim Harnish. Jim later invited Peter to Florida to help him with a church he was starting, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida. The building was ready, but Jim wanted to make sure that the people were as ready as they could be for the journey they would be embarking upon. Peter went to St. Luke’s and invested time, energy, and relationship with a group of people he did not know on the other end of the world. The Bishop of the Cape of Good Hope District, Bishop Michele Hansrod, was able to spend a day with some of the people at St. Luke’s in Orlando, Florida while he was in the United States for the World Methodist Conference just a couple of weeks ago. Many of the people remember the days of Peter Storey’s teaching and they remember how it opened up for them a witness they needed during their beginning years as a congregation. Today, St. Luke’s is a strong congregation leading the Church at large in new directions at every turn. Jim Harnish was later sent to a community called, Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, Florida. Hyde Park UMC is the church I still call home. Peter visited Hyde Park UMC as well and so did Alan. Alan was the retreat leader at my Disciple I Bible Study retreat in 2000. I remember him showing pictures of his country and engaging the young adult class I was a part of about learning as much as we could about the world. His message in the end was for us to understand the importance of living as disciples in the place where we were. I did not know until recently how long the relationship between Peter Storey and my Pastor, Jim Harnish, goes back. I am thankful for their friendship because the people of South Africa have been a part of my story, from the very beginning of my journey of faith. When Alan shared stories about his country, I had to “come and see.” I am not the only one though, just last week, there was a group from Hyde Park UMC that had to “come and see.” Doug and Cheri Roland are two members of Hyde Park who volunteered with Seth Mokitimi Seminary to help develop a field education program for the students. My hope is that the connection back and forth will continue to give birth to growth on both sides. Over the next couple of weeks in our sanctuary, there will be stories arriving. We will have the opportunity to hear about life and ministry in other places on the continent of Africa that are within the boundaries of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and we will receive stories from those beyond the boundaries of the connection. My hope is that the stories and prayer requests coming in will create for us a thread of connection to a work we are engaged in with our lives that is bigger than the place we live and bigger than ourselves. May we stand stronger where we are for knowing the ways we are bound in ministry around the world. With you on the journey, Michelle" "Publications Found 2 resultsAuthor Title Type [ Year Filters: Author is Daniele D'Angeli [Clear All Filters] In Press A geometric approach to (semi)-groups defined by automata via dual transducers. Geometriae Dedicata. In Press.Edit Groups and Semigroups Defined by Colorings of Synchronizing Automata. International Journal of Algebra and Computation. In Press.Edit" "Join us for our very first “Ask the Ecomm Experts” live Q&A! On Thursday, May 30th Kenshoo’s VP of Ecommerce, Nich Weinheimer, will be joined on Facebook Live by Joseph Hansen, Founder & CEO of Buy Box Experts! Don’t forget to set a reminder and join us live on the Kenshoo Facebook page at 9.30am (PST):" "Infant Hearing Loss: how to determine if your baby’s hearing is on track 11/15/2017 Within they are one month old. Hearing Milestones Babies can develop hearing issues as they get older. Although they may have passed their initial hearing test as a newborn, always watch for signs that their hearing is still properly developing. Here are some general milestones to help you determine if your baby can hear properly. But remember, all infants develop differently and within different timetables. These milestones are meant to give you a general idea of how your baby should be progressing. Birth to 3 months - At this stage, your baby should be able to react to loud noises. They also make soft sounds on their own and will calm down or smile when someone speaks to them. 4-6 months - In this phase, your baby will begin to look at the source of a sound and will likely show interest in music. They will become agitated by loud sounds and will respond to different tones of voice. 7-12 months - As your baby enters the end of their first year, they may be able to respond to their name. They will turn their eyes towards things you talk about and will start to repeat sounds. You will notice that they appear to be listening when spoken to. Visit your doctor If you think your baby might have a hearing issue, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with your doctor. If you think there is a hearing problem, it best to catch it early on before they are 3 months old. If babies receive the help they need early on; they can develop regular language and speech patterns like children their age. At Coastal Ear, Nose & Throat, we are here to serve you and address your needs. If you want to have your infant’s hearing checked, schedule an appointment today. You can call our office at (732) 280-7855." "Events - 7 7, 2020 All Day Clatsop Animal Assistance Virtual Pup Strut and Kitty Cuddle November 7, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Free Spine Check Day November 7, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Free Spine Check Day! 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"This program is meant to give you practice with a 2D array and defining your own functions. You will create a 2D array filled with random sales figures and the tax per sale. Then you will write 2 functions (methods), one to print the information out, and one to sum up all the totals and print those out as well. See the example Output. Here is the link to the GitHub Classroom assignment: (a) First create your Random and Scanner objects, as you will need both in this program. (b) Next, ask the user for the number of sales they want to load (generate). Use their answer to create a 2D array where the number of rows is the number of sales, and the number of columns is 2. This array will hold both randomly generated sales figures (in the first column) and the computed tax per sale (in the second column). Next, create a float variable to hold the tax rate. Ask the user which state these figures are coming from. If the user specifies “FL” (case insensitive), then the tax rate should be 6% (0.06f). If any other state or input, just make the tax rate 0. (c) Next, it’s time to populate your 2D array of sales figures with actual random numbers and taxes. Use a definite loop (for) to loop through the number of sales (the number of rows of the 2D array). For each loop iteration, set each sale’s column 0 to a random double between 0.0 and 100.0, and set column 1 to the value of column 0 multiplied by the tax rate. In other words, for each sale, column 0 holds the sale amount, and column 1 holds the computed tax for that sale. (d) Now you will write 2 separate functions (methods). Write a function called listSales() which takes a 2D double array as an argument and returns nothing. This function will loop through all the provided sales and print out each sale, its tax, and the total of sale + tax per line. Next, write a function called runTotals() which takes a 2D double array as an argument and returns nothing. This function will loop through all the sales and sum up three values: (1) the total of all sales (without tax), (2) the total of all taxes, and (3) the total of all sales with tax. Then you will display these final totals in a single line just under the full list of sales. Call both of these functions from main() passing your array of sales to each. Example output This assignment has been answered 2 times in private sessions." "In the Land of Men Adrienne Miller HarperCollins 2020 Reviewed by Bob Wake An instant classic. Adrienne Miller was the fiction editor at Esquire magazine in the late-90s when she was still in her twenties. 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There’s an unstated assumption in this thinking, namely that “the economy” is vital to people’s wellbeing. This needs to be questioned. It has been long known that the Gross Domestic Product or GDP is not an accurate reflection of people’s wellbeing. GDP is boosted by negatives such as traffic accidents, environmental destruction and ill health. A deeper problem is that people’s happiness levels are not very sensitive to increases in average income, at least above some basic level. Happiness depends more strongly on things like close personal relationships, having a purpose in life, physical activity, expressing gratitude and helping others. In countries with a high GDP per capita, average happiness levels have been mostly stable for decades despite continuing economic growth. Another problem is inequality. GDP per capita might be high but hide inequality: the average income might be rising but mainly to benefit the top 10% or top 1%. The more unequal the distribution of income and wealth in a country, the worse off it is in lots of ways, such as more illness, crime and mental disorders. The economic system Pandemic control measures have highlighted the problem of thinking of the economy as a universally beneficial entity that needs to be protected and enhanced. The economic system is better understood as a particular way of organising two things: production and distribution. First think of the production of goods and services, which involves people, skills and technology. Food production, for example, involves growing and harvesting crops and getting them to consumers. We see the results of production around us all the time: streets, hairdressers, schools and mobile devices. Do you deserve to own a luxury villa? The second part of the system is distribution, which refers to who gets what. Some people have palatial homes; others are homeless. Some people have access to expensive entertainment; others do not. The assumption underlying the distribution system is that it is based on merit in some way, so those who contribute the most receive the most. This assumption is deeply flawed. Suppose you were born with a serious brain impairment and your parents abandon you. It will be pretty difficult for you to learn to read and write, much less obtain a high-level job. Do you deserve less than someone born unimpaired into a wealthy family? Do you deserve to be homeless? You may feel that you’ve worked very hard in your life, so you deserve a good salary. But what about someone who worked just as hard but had a bit of bad luck and ended up in an also-ran category? The difference between a sports star and one who didn’t make the grade may be a matter of a few seconds in a race or being injury-free or getting a lucky break. The difference between a CEO and lower-level manager may be only a matter of who you know or of having just the right style and conformity to rise in the organisational hierarchy. The role of luck in success is often neglected. The way the economic system distributes goods and services to people depends on a whole range of arbitrary arrangements, including laws on inheritance, occupational barriers, and the sorts of employment that receive compensation. Being a parent is usually unpaid, yet it is vital to the operation of the system. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the arbitrariness of the distribution system. Entire industries, such as tourism and hospitality, have been devastated. The idea that workers get what they deserve is shown up as misguided. It was misguided before, but now this is more obvious. Universal basic income? What is the alternative? One option is a guaranteed annual income, also known as a universal basic income or UBI. Everyone, from newborns to the elderly, would receive a regular income, no strings attached. Anything earned would be in addition. Many people respond to the idea of a UBI with a series of objections. How will it be paid for? Who will do the undesirable jobs? Won’t lots of people just decide not to work? There’s a body of research and writing addressing such objections. The calculations about how to pay for a UBI have been carried out. If no one wants to do undesirable jobs, then increase wages. There have been experiments showing that when poor people are given cash, nearly all use it “responsibly.” The objection that people can’t be trusted to use money responsibly is always used against the poor, not the rich. If people can’t be trusted receiving money they didn’t work for, then inheritance should be abolished. After all, someone inheriting a lot of money can’t be trusted to use it responsibly. The other side of the UBI issue is its benefits. Millions of workers would be liberated — if they so wished — from what David Graeber calls “bullshit jobs.” These are jobs that benefit no one and could be gotten rid of with no loss of productivity. Decades ago, J. W. Smith wrote The World’s Wasted Wealth, documenting the massive amount of production in excess of needs in industrial and post-industrial societies. Smith showed that a large percentage of work in many occupations serves only to redistribute wealth to those occupations, with case studies of insurance, law, transport, agriculture, medicine and welfare. Smith also argued that property rights, by being too great, take wealth from the community, with case studies of land, finance capital, intellectual property and communications. His overall conclusion is that organisation of society is highly wasteful and destructive, all to ensure that privileged groups retain their privilege. Work is a vital part of many people’s lives. It gives meaning, provides a connection to others and, bullshit jobs aside, provides some satisfaction for contributing to society. There’s evidence that people gladly accept lower pay if their work helps those with the greatest need. Indeed, research shows that helping other people is a powerful way of increasing happiness. A UBI would also address the curse of the contemporary economy, job insecurity. In the economic approach called neoliberalism, workers are treated as free agents who have to sell themselves to employers, without guarantees of security. This is supposed to boost “the economy” but sacrifices the wellbeing of a large number of the people who are supposed to be served by the economy. Job insecurity contributes to the spread of the coronavirus when people who have disease symptoms feel they must show up for their jobs to survive. A UBI would reduce the incentive to work while ill and thus save lives. Industrial and post-industrial societies have an enormous productive capacity, far greater than necessary to provide necessities to every individual and to provide extra support for those who need it the most. Yet these societies are stuck in economic arrangements that assume scarcity, protect and reward the wealthy and stigmatise the poor and marginalised. Logically, it would make much more sense to celebrate abundance and spread it around. In part, this can be done by expanding the commons, those resources that are available to all. In part, it can be done by designing work around the needs of people rather than fitting people into slots in “the economy.” What level for society? In their pioneering book The Spirit Level, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett gathered a range of evidence about the links between economic inequality and the quality of life. They found a remarkable consistency in these links: in just about every way, inequality was associated with bad outcomes for people. When societies are more unequal in income and wealth, they are likely to have more crime, shorter life spans, higher prison populations, more mental illness, worse health and poorer educational performance. It is important to note that inequality is not the sole causative factor. For example, a range of socio-cultural factors can affect people’s wellbeing. A decade later, Wilkinson and Pickett wrote another book, The Inner Level, in which they canvass a wide range of research on the ways that inequality affects people’s behaviour and thinking. Inequality, they argue, makes people more status-sensitive, fosters materialism and makes relationships more difficult. Wilkinson and Pickett write, . Status competition and anxiety increase, people become less friendly, less altruistic and more likely to put others down.” (p. 56). Wilkinson and Pickett say that inequality leads to pressure to present yourself to others in a flattering light. It leads to more narcissism, more business psychopaths, less empathy and altruism. Yet there is some hope. Studies show that when rich people think about egalitarian values, they become more ethical. Wilkinson and Pickett cite surveys showing most people would prefer their societies to be more equal economically. Research on inequality suggests that everyone, including the rich, would be better off if societies were more equal, yet the driving forces pushing for ever greater economic inequality seem relentless, at least since the rise of neoliberalism in the 1980s. How to help counter these forces is a great unanswered question. Suffice it to say that groups are doing what they can to raise awareness, promote alternatives and encourage action. In this context, the pandemic is a wildcard. It offers an incentive for communities to pull together and make sacrifices to protect those who are most vulnerable. It sends a message that there is more to life than money and status. Indeed, life itself is at stake. Furthermore, pandemic control measures, by requiring greater distancing between people, have highlighted the importance of personal relationships in wellbeing. By forcing some people to slow down, the control measures have the potential to encourage people to reflect on their lives and priorities. On the other hand, pandemic control measures are having some disastrous effects, increasing the risk of domestic violence and suicide, while enabling governments to justify draconian powers for surveillance and control of movement. It is possible to lapse into despair at the prospect of a terrible choice between control measures of indefinite duration and a continuing health crisis. A more positive agenda comes from looking at the way the pandemic opens the door to greater thinking of ways to improve people’s lives. It does not come from thinking of a choice between covid-19 and “the economy.” The emphasis needs to be on people’s needs, especially those that come from relationships of mutual support, meaningful work and helping others. Brian Martin bmartin@uow.edu.au Thanks to Lyn Carson and Richard Eckersley for helpful comments." "You've been invited into the Kudos (beta program) private group. Chat with others in the program, or give feedback to Atlassian.View group Join the community to find out what other Atlassian users are discussing, debating and creating. Hi team, I'm Avinoam, a product manager on Confluence Cloud, and I wanted to share with you some new things we've got coming out soon that we'd love to get your feedback on. You may have seen our recent post, ""A new way to write blog posts"", in which we mentioned that we're making a bunch of improvements to the Confluence editing experience. We're now gradually rolling this out to meeting notes. One of the things we hope you'll find useful is ""decisions"", which help with capturing and going back to key decisions your team is making. Decided to change your standup time? Put it in a decision, then @mention any team members who need to be kept informed and they'll receive a notification. You'll also notice that, while your text is fixed width (which is far better for readability and ensuring consistency across screens), you can now expand tables or images to a wide or full-width setting in order to display larger quantities of information. These will scale up and down as you change screens, so it won't affect your page layout or alignment regardless of what device your viewing them on. We've made a lot of other small improvements to get out of your way so you can focus better on your work. We particularly hope you'll like the in-context menus for images, macros and tables. We'd received feedback about all the table options in the main toolbar being confusing, so the table options now only appear when you click on a table, and they appear right next to the table. Adding or deleting rows and columns is now done directly from the table. Image and macro options are also in-context, so you'll only see them when you actually need them. Lastly, we updated the actual meeting notes template so it's cleaner and prettier. If you don't have the new meeting notes template on your site, it should arrive in the upcoming weeks. As mentioned in our recent post, some features are temporarily missing as we rewrite them to be faster and more stable, but they will be back soon. These include pasting links to Confluence pages don't auto set the title, text alignment and indentation, multi-column layouts, setting your image size in pixels, the ability to edit the meeting notes blueprint, explicit image resizing, internationalization, and the inline macro browser. We'd really appreciate it if you could leave us some feedback (click the ""Feedback"" link in the bottom right corner of the page while editing, or comment on this post) - as we rely on that to decide what further changes we need to make. We'll be continuing to roll out further improvements to more of your favorite templates before we eventually start rolling out to new pages, and you can find more information about all the changes in our docs. Thanks! Avinoam HI @Emily Errico, sorry to hear the images are broken for you! I tested them and they seem to be working fine so far. Please let me know if this continues. Have you tried testing them anonymously? They're linked from pug.jire-dev.com, which I don't have access to. I like the new table editor, but that's about it. While it doesn't add anything new I like the way it is layed out. However, I am not thrilled about the centered fixed-width experience. It just looks wonky to me. I also do not like that there are no justification buttons and that page sections have been removed. These are vitally import pieces of the editing experience. Honestly, I cannot say I like the direction the cloud experience is going. I feel like y'all are trying to fix something that isn't broken and in the process you are confusing/alienating your user base. Hi @Davin Studer and thank you for the open feedback! Instead of me posting a lengthy reply I thought it would be best to point you to this page which highlights the motivation behind the changes we're making, how we're approaching rolling out these changes and to your main point - which things are missing and planned on coming back soon. Please let me know if you find this helpful and of course if you have any more questions or feedback. Honestly we had a template that was working for us. Your forced change on us severely impacted our business as we all used our customized meeting template. Here we are now trying to run meetings with customers and our notes for the last few weeks have been completely messed up. You erased our template and took away our ability to edit your canned one. The new one is incredibly sluggish, takes about 30 seconds before people can collaborate on it, and crashes often requiring a browser reload for everyone in our company that uses it. It's barely usable! To be 100% real with you, Confluence Cloud feels like we're paying money to be your beta testers. What is a date I can give that the meeting notes template will definitely be updated by? ""Upcoming weeks"" is not specific enough to prepare when we use meeting notes daily and are used to having them be a specific way. With this new ability, How do you make it so that decisions recorded within meeting notes are shown on the Decision Log? Is there some report macro setting that can show them? Thank you. @Andrew Davis thanks for bumping this! There a current ticket to track this request which I recommend following and upvoting. Is there a way to display a separate page with all decisions, as with the tasks? Has there been any progress since the draft of this page? I've been looking forward to the updates to meeting notes, but my environment is still using the previous version. Being able to record decisions into the meeting notes is great! Where do those decisions get stored for the long term? And is there a way to show a report of them all? Doesn't work on our corporate setup, firewalls, whitelists, citrix desktop, security devices, etc. Comes up but you can edit the title but you can't edit the text, same with the blogs, haven't seen any advisory on how to make it work in the wild. Great stuff. How can we show decisions like tasks so we can see them all at the same time? @Chandan Chauhan great question! that isn't available yet but please track that suggestion and upvote it here. Thanks! Avinoam Senior Product Manager, Confluence Cloud Hi Team Can someone advise me what the name of the Discussion topics table is? I'd really like to have this table available for other templates I can't seem to change the date of the meeting to a future date. What am I missing? -" "You've been invited into the Kudos (beta program) private group. Chat with others in the program, or give feedback to Atlassian.View group Join the community to find out what other Atlassian users are discussing, debating and creating. Hi, I have an issue editing with Excel. When I try to edit with Excel, seemingly nothing happens. The same steps below work perfectly fine when editing a Word file (.docx). Steps: System: Any ideas what is going on? Thanks, D" "omg omg fuuuu I’d been meaning to shop something like this You dropped your sunglasses SQUAD! I hear there’s a No Squirtles thread being started. We need to get together and invade. @cutthelights, @Rarity, @AQOS, @Yesiamaduck, @elthamsmateowen, @thesewoodenideas *placeholder for Simpson meme with Squirtle photoshopped in. Tagline: no Squirtles club? We’re allowed one! "" Google rubbish. Two of those results don’t even have a Squirtle in them TBF its quite far down This is like Jokes Dev from corrie all over again oh jesus we really do all look alike don’t we Right now put Squirtles face on them all… i would like to be a squirtle please" "Hi Mairi, Haha sorry! Yes the website would be a good start wouldn't it! It's Thanks Amy EDIT - Like a fool I forgot to add the link!! My website is Have seen your site and I think it has many things to improve. Here are some: At first, I will talk about your homepage. - It needs to have this layout: + Banners (slideshows): where you can send your messages and guide your customers to product pages with CTA buttons. + Featured Collection or Featured Products. + Key benefits when buying in your store. + Instagram gallery. + Reviews section. Have seen your Instagram account and it has so much good content and beautiful product photos. So I think an Instagram gallery will be a good way to show your Instagram content. Check this app Shoppable Instagram Gallery. It will help you create one and also make it shoppable. Now turning to your product pages, you need to add: + Sticky Add to Cart bar + The Quantity section + More Upsell and Cross-sell methods like product bundles + The title for your description Also, it seems that your store was established in 2015, and it is a long time for a business. Therefore, I think you need to highlight this point. In the future, if you want to provide your customers with PDF invoices, the app Drag and Drop PDF Invoice will help you do that with ease. Hope this helps! Happy selling, Hello @Emerald2, I hope you are doing good! Here are some ways to make your store even better and make people want to purchase: 1. The home Page should flow better. I would recommend setting it out like this. Slideshow Image- Collection List- New arrivals, Bestsellers- Testimonials- Newsletter sign up box- Instagram Feed 2. Make your store attractive. Add high-quality optimized images. The attractive store will help you to enhance the browsing experience of the customers & will reduce the bounce rate. 3. to your store to make a purchase in order to redeem those points. You can give rewards to your customers to redeem those points. 4. Add a chatbot to make sure you never lose any of your customers. Every visitor can be your customer. 5. your store engaging and interactive to maximize customer engagement. If your store is engaging it will help you to capture visitors & convert them into paying customers. Add customer engagement & marketing tools." "Content Count13 Joined Last visited Community Reputation0 Neutral Recent Profile Visitors The recent visitors block is disabled and is not being shown to other users. - I am using the Ultimaker Nylon for almost 90% of my prints in the S3. As I sell those printed parts to costumers, I needed a good quality and reliable bed adhesion. So I am using the Filafarm flex solution. But the key for the right adhesion without warping and super easy removal is the bed temperature for me. 40°C is the sweet spot there. For small parts I add some Magigoo PA, but for most prints a clean bed is already enough. With the bed temperature cura suggest for the material profile, I often get warping parts... - Gero started following Please give us more flexibility., Upgrade Woes (4.6.x to 4.8), Improving print with TPU95A and 7 others Upgrade Woes (4.6.x to 4.8) Gero replied to nalorin's topic in Ultimaker CuraI can only confirm this! Since cura 4.4 I ALWAYS save any new custom profile or material as an exported file in an extra folder. This is gonna save you A LOT of hassle if something goes wrong. Cura crash, new, version, new PC, corrupt backup, etc. If you always export your new settings/profiles you are (mostly) save from those events. Just save your stuff! Export everything. At least before updating! (Also, don't reinstall your old cura version. you never know what bugs you might get. personally I always keep the last 3 versions on my system. just to be safe...) Improving print with TPU95A Gero replied to mattia_poli's topic in Materials & profilesI suggest a temp tower. I was surprised to see that a bit harder TPU I had printed best at 218°C. Another TPU with 98A prints good at 225°C. I think people often get told to print TPU at higher temps than actually needed. So again, a temp should clear the question about the right temp. (About the speed, I print all TPUs at 25mm/s, for everything (!), not just the setting ""General print speed"") - Just the idea I got while reading your post: Maybe your Aquasys spool has been already too dry. I already read some posts that at the point where PVA gets too dry it becomes more and more brittle. This can also result in more grinding. I just read the data sheet and it states the filament should not get to 80°C before printing or it could lead to bad extrusion. Maybe a drying temperature of 70°C is too high. I have my PVA (different brand tho) also in a heated spool holder, at 40°C. I would just suggest the following: let your spool open for 2 hours, dry it at - I am sorry, that's beyond my knowledge. This is where I think a Mod/Support has to step in. - Around 30°C is great. But 25°C is also still working fine. My experience is that it should be at least 20°C. Anything lower is working very slow. You can pour it down the drain if your sewage is connected to a sewage treatment plant. I also make sure to never have solid or even gummy like bits in what I pour down the drain to make sure there is nothing in there that could cause constipation. - Dissolving almost daily PVA prints. I use a heated magnet stirrer for all my PVA prints with a 2 liter bucket. Into the bucket comes already warm water to speed up the process. The bigger the bucket is, the more time it takes till the water is saturated, which slows the process down by a lot. So I change the water after the first 2 hours. After that I let the water do its thing. Most of my parts are in water for like 16-24 hours. Smaller parts for like 8 hours. The time could be less with some manual removal but I rather give the parts 1 full day for dissolving and drying s - I did a printer reset as well recently. Since I had other materials loaded, then for the welcome setup required, I skipped this whole welcome setup with the close ""X"" in the top right corner. Worked fine for me so that I was done with the whole ""new"" setup in about 5 mins. Weird layer view on new cura installation Gero posted a topic in Ultimaker CuraHello there.So I installed a new cura version on my second PC which is supposed to become my Printer-PC.But I noticed that the Layer view looks pretty awkward. I don't get a good look of the layer preview which hinders me to print from that PC.The layer lines are rendered extremely thin, which results in a bad quality of the preview. It's pretty hard to see what exactly gets printed and how the support interact with the object.Also the simulation bar/play-button for the nozzle simulation is completely missing. Besides that, I can't change to preview mode to other view settings like ""speed - This clip looks really great and might be just what I currently need. I took all my printers in the basement where the humidity already killed some spools...I got some filament boxes now, but need a solution for the tube-to-the-feeder problem. It would be really great if you could share your clip design. I thought putting tube couplers into them, might be a good idea as well... Where do I force the CURA to create a Raft Gero replied to Ltetzner's topic in Ultimaker CuraYou need to activate the setting ""Build Plate Adhesion type"". This opens a little pull down menu. there you can switch between raft, brim and skirt. Please give us more flexibility. Gero replied to sono's topic in FirmwareJust had the first test run with a buildtak print surface. I had the exact same problem, so I searched for a solution here in the forum. The nozzle making holes into the buildtak additional surface is not really ideal. what I would love to see is an option within the menu (using an ultimaker s3) to choose between different print-surfaces. this way you could choose maybe a glass (standard), buildtak, others... after that the printer knows on which surface he prints on, so that the starting routine could be the right one depending on the surface material. A bit unhappy with the marketplace for the UMS3 Gero posted a topic in Ultimaker.com feedbackHello everyone. I recently bought an Ultimaker S3 for my little Start-Up. I have already worked with an Ultimaker 3 at my old company. Because of that and the huge Marketplace with lots of Materialprofiles for many industrial components i decided to invest into a new Ultimaker S3. The printer works awesome so far. I really like the new Touch display. I also believe the start routine before each print got improved a bit. Now the big update for me and why I bought the UM3S and not one or even two UM3 where the updated feeders. I wanted the ability to print really st" "May 12, 2020 08:32:03 AM by Brett H May 12, 2020 08:47:23 AM by Bojan S Thank you for reaching out to us, Brett. One of our team members will reach out to you directly via a support ticket to assist you with your concern. © 2015 - Upwork® Global Inc." "- Original Article - Open Access - Published: Financial remittances, trans-border conversations, and the state Comparative Migration Studies volume 4, Article number: 13 (2016) 1863 Accesses 6 Citations 1 Altmetric -. Introduction How does out-migration shape the views of those left behind? In this paper, we focus on the role of financial remittances versus social learning in shaping the views of the role of the state as an economic and welfare provider. On the one hand, we hypothesize that the receipt of financial remittances may induce a process of political disengagement from the state that will be reflected in lower expectations concerning its role in the economy and as provider of jobs and social welfare. This is due to the fact that remittances increase the income of families, who can now devote more resources to privately securing jobs, public goods, and welfare for themselves. On the other hand, those left behind also receive what are termed social remittances; that is, ideas, values, and information about policies in the countries where their emigrant relatives live (Levitt, 1998, 2001; Levitt & Lamba-Nieves, 2011). If emigrants settle down in developed countries, those that remain at home may be exposed to information about the role of the state in those destinations via cross-border conversations. This might induce those left behind to expect an enhanced role of the state via more active economic and redistributive policies. Latin America is an ideal laboratory to study the effect of financial remittances and social learning for two reasons. First, Latin America as a region is the second-largest recipient of financial remittances in the world (World Bank, 2014). And second, in contrast to emigration in other geographic regions, most emigration from Latin America settles down in developed countries. Thus, it is safe to hypothesize that those who remain will be exposed for the most part to positive views about the role that the state plays as a welfare provider via communication with their emigrant relatives. We put these two alternative hypotheses to test using survey data for 18 Latin American countries in the years 2008 and 2010.Footnote 1 We find that although those who receive financial remittances envisage a limited role for the state, this effect is not statistically significant. In contrast, those with relatives abroad and who often communicate with them; that is, those more exposed to a process of social learning, prefer an enhanced role for the state in comparison to respondents without relatives abroad. When we control for non-random selection of those who are dependent on remittances and who communicate with family abroad, we find that the positive effect of social remittances is stronger than the negative effect of financial remittances, which is practically inexistent. Moreover, we find that the impact of communication with emigrant relatives has the greatest impact in Latin American countries that devote less resources to social spending and where per capita GDP is lower. This paper contributes to the incipient but fast-growing literature on the impact of emigration in home country politics and policies in several ways. First, whereas most of the studies to date have explored the impact of emigration on attitudes toward democracy and political behavior of those left behind, we look into how outmigration shapes attitudes regarding the economic and social role of the state. Second, too frequently, the impacts of social and financial remittances are studied in isolation from each other, with the former receiving much less attention. Yet there are reasons to think that trans-border communication is an important omitted variable when studying the impact of financial remittances and vice versa. Indeed, in our study, after social remittances are accounted for, financial remittances appear inconsequential in shaping opinions about whether the state should create jobs and guarantee the well-being and equality of individuals. Finally, besides comparing the relative role of financial and social remittances, this paper exploits the variation in socio-economic development in Latin American to provide a regional comparison. The paper proceeds as follows. In Section 1 we discuss the economic consequences of remittances. In Section 2, we discuss the implications that social learning may have in shaping the perceptions of what roles the state is expected to perform. Both sections motivate our alternative hypotheses concerning the contrasting role of financial vs. social remittances in shaping views about the roles of the state. Section 3 discusses the data and the methods. In Section 4, we discuss the main results and extensions. Finally, we conclude in Section 5. Financial remittances and the State According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), remittances to Latin America amounted to US$ 61.3 billion in 2012. In relative terms, their importance varies considerably within the region. Some Latin American countries such as Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua are highly dependent on them – remittances amount to more than 15 % of their GDP – whereas Argentina or Brazil receive remittances that do not reach 1 % of their GDP (Maldonado & Hayem, 2013). Only recently have political scientists and political economists started to systematically look into the political consequences that these flows and outmigration more generally may have for sending countries (see Kapur, 2014; Meseguer & Burgess, 2014; Mosley & Singer, 2015 for reviews). Research so far has focused on the impact of remittances on electoral vs. non-electoral political behavior (Careja & Emmenegger, 2012; Germano, 2013; Goodman & Hiskey, 2008; Nyblade & O’Mahony, 2014; O’Mahony, 2013; Pérez-Armendáriz & Crow, 2010; Dionne, Inman & Montinola, 2014), as well as on the impact of remittances on the survival of autocrats and the likelihood of democratization (Ahmed, 2012; Escribà-Folch, Meseguer, & Wright, 2015; Moses, 2011; Pfutze, 2012, 2013). Whether remittances constitute yet another resource curse that may feed government corruption is another subject on the research agenda (Tyburski, 2012, 2014). Surprisingly, the impact that remittances may have on governments’ policy choices has been less researched (Ketkar & Ratha, 2010; Leblang, 2010; Singer, 2010). In particular, there is practically no evidence as to how governments may alter their provision of social welfare and public goods in the presence of family remittances, which substitute for those goods and provide a form of private insurance (Ebeke, 2011). In his study of how remittances impact autocrats’ public spending choices, Ahmed (2012) contends that autocrats in countries that receive remittances spend less on welfare (as families privately spend more on it) and more on patronage. By so doing, autocrats are able to extend their tenure in power. According to Doyle (2015), Latin American governments that received large inflows of remittances did reduce their spending on social contributions in the period 1990–2009. The author relates this trend to remittance recipients’ electoral preferences for less redistribution. A discussion of the consequences of what the inflow of remittances may imply for individual perceptions of the role of the state has to start with an overview of the effects that are attributed to remittances. Also, it is crucial to explore the type of uses that remittances are typically given. The effects and uses of remittances are multifaceted and in many instances context-specific. In the empirical analysis, we shall explore the opinions of Latin American respondents regarding the role of the state as provider of jobs and welfare. Thus, in what follows, we focus on what we know about the impact of remittances in Latin America in relation to labor markets, social and public spending, poverty, and inequality. The discussion is necessary because we claim that the alleged consequences of remittances are likely to shape individual views concerning what the state should or should not provide. In particular, we claim that financial remittances, via their effect on household incomes, should increase recipients’ ability to earn a living without relying on the state (McMann, 2006, p.23). First, according to some research, remittances may be associated with a reduction in the labor supply as individuals who receive remittances have higher reservation wages and go out of the labor market, increasing their preference for leisure (Fajnzylber & López, 2007; World Bank, 2006a, 2006b). The evidence is not conclusive, though, and seems to relate mostly to women and child labor (Amuedo-Dorantes & Pozo, 2006a, 2006b). Posso (2012) looks into data on sixty-six developing countries from the Middle East and Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean (1985–2005). The author finds a positive and significant relationship between remittances and aggregate labor supply. One of the explanations that the author entertains is that remittances facilitate employment creation by easing credit constraints. In any case, both these consequences are likely to affect views about the role of the state in creating jobs, either because remittance recipients decide to opt out of the labor market or because remittances allow them to undertake entrepreneurship activities that facilitate their self-employment. Second, concerning poverty levels, Adams and Page (2005) show that the income effect of remittances reduces the level and severity of poverty in developing countries, and other cross-country studies provide similar evidence (IMF 2005; Ratha, Mohapatra, Özden, Plaza, Shaw, & Shimeles, 2011). Moreover, remittances are countercyclical, increasing in the event of bad economic conditions in home countries, for example following natural disasters and financial crises (Chami, Barajas, Cosimano, Fullenkamp, Gapen, & Montial, 2008; Fajnzylber & López, 2007; World Bank, 2006a, 2006b). This provides families with a buffer with which to smooth their consumption. Particularly in Latin America, remittances are seen as effective in reducing poverty (Fajnzylber & López, 2007). Third, according to numerous case studies, remittances are used to finance current consumption and other investments from housing to education and health.Footnote 2 In Latin America, an increase in human capital investment seems to be the case, but prominently among household recipients located in the middle and upper quintiles of the income distribution (Fajnzylber & López, 2007). In Guatemala, Adams and Cuécuecha (2010) report that households receiving international remittances spend more on education and housing compared to what they would have spent without remittances. And in Ecuador, Calero and Bedi (2009) find that remittances increase school enrolment and decrease the incidence of child work, especially for girls and in rural areas. Concerning health, Ponce, Olivié, and Onofa (2011) find that in Ecuador, remittances have an impact on health expenditures and on some preventive health care such as vaccination. In Mexico, Valero-Gil (2009) finds a significant effect of remittances on household health expenditures. Interestingly, the author finds that the finding holds for households without access to employer medical insurance. Importantly for our argument, Drabo and Ebeke (2010) report among other findings that remittances induce a change in use of health care services from the public to the private sector for household recipients located in the middle of the income distribution. Overall, financial remittances could potentially increase the demand for health and education services although it is doubtful that more public services of this kind are demanded. Finally, remittances are also used to finance the provision of local public goods such as clean water, sewage systems, paving, electricity, and other local infrastructure. There is abundant evidence that remittances, either in the form of collective remittances sent by hometown associations (HTAs) or individual remittances, improve local and social infrastructure in the recipient communities (Aparicio & Meseguer, 2012; Burgess, 2005; Iskander, 2010; Orozco, 2003). For instance, Duquette (2014) finds that co-production schemes such as the Three for One program in Mexico improved citizens’ access to public sanitation, sewage, and water. And in their study based on Mexican municipalities, Adida and Girod (2011) show that families devote remittances to improving sewage and water provision. This means that remittance recipients exert an active role as non-state providers of public goods, which very likely increases respondents’ autonomy with respect to the expected tasks that the state should carry out. Thus, a wealth of studies show that remittances reduce poverty and are used by families to privately provide themselves with certain goods typically provided by states. Moreover, based on Latinbarometer data, Doyle (2015) shows that those individuals who receive remittances are significantly more likely to think that the distribution of income is fair in their countries. Accordingly, the author hypothesizes that these individuals are less likely to consider that the state should be given a more active role in equalizing incomes. All in all, taking into account the economic effects of remittances and the uses that households typically give to them, we hypothesize that in comparison to non–remittance recipients, individuals that receive remittances and for whom remittances represent a substantial amount of their income will exhibit lower rates of agreement with the state playing a role in job creation and social safety net provision. This is because by increasing their incomes, remittances reduce recipients’ dependence on the state as compared to non-remittance recipients. Social remittances and the State Through a broad range of channels, emigrants may potentially influence attitudes and behaviors in their origin countries (Kapur, 2010, 2014). The prospect of future emigration fed by networks abroad may induce those planning to leave to become politically disengaged prior to their departure (Hiskey, Montalvo, & Orcés, 2014). However, the involvement by participants in a diaspora in their local communities back home may have the opposite effect on those left behind (Burgess, 2012). Beyond financial remittances, one way in which migrants shape the views of those at home is through frequent communication and regular trips back and forth. Thus, so-called social remittances – the “ideas, behaviors, identities, and social capital that flow from receiving to sending country communities” (Levitt, 1998, p.927) – spur a process of social learning that, we argue here, may affect broad attitudes toward the role of the state in home countries. In this section, we argue that communication with relatives abroad may induce a “scale-out” effect, impacting the perception of broader aspects of governance, such as the economic and social roles of the state. As Levitt and Lamba-Nieves put it (2011), while Peggy Levitt’s early research on the sort of information that was shared between emigrants and their relatives back home “did not consider the state responsible for providing basic services”, her recent research shows that residents “see those activities (…) as part and parcel of what constitutes good governance” (p. 17–18). In her insightful work on trans-border vs. face-to-face conversations, Pérez-Armendáriz (2014) shows that emigrants possess certain features that make them worth listening to and emulating. One of these has to do precisely with the fact that emigrants abroad are a source of income; but another reason is that emigrants open up the prospect of future emigration for those left behind, too. The fact that those that leave tend to be the family members considered the most apt for the endeavour – 70 % of emigrant households send the household head abroad (Riosmena & Massey, 2012) – makes the relationship between them and those left behind asymmetrical. Several preconditions are necessary for the social learning process to occur. First, emigrants should be in regular contact with their relatives back home. In Latin American countries, this is indeed the case. Soehl and Waldinger (2010) state “the simple phone call (…) plays a central role for the majority of migrants” (p. 1498). According to the Americas Barometer on which our empirical study is based, 21.5 % of voting-age citizens living in Latin American countries communicate at least once a week with their relatives abroad. In the interviews that Pérez-Armendáriz (2014) carried out, it is made evident that one of the consequences of having relatives abroad and communicating with them is that non-migrants become aware of the importance of keeping informed. For instance, one of the non-migrants the author interviewed stated that “I think it’s important to know what is going on. I did not pay attention before.” And another interviewee surmised “I follow international news more – I want to know what is happening in the north because our son lives there and because our life also depends on what is going on outside this country” (p. 79). Second, what kind of information do emigrants share with their relatives? Pérez-Armendáriz (2014, p.75) provides a nice account of the wide range of topics typically covered by trans-border conversations. Mexican émigrés do share with their families their experiences with public and political life in the host country. A high 85 % of emigrants discussed experiences concerning issues such as support for institutions, civic responsibility, respect for the rule of law, and respect for individual human rights with their families in Mexico. This is not surprising taking into account that Latin American emigration is partly driven by concerns about poor state capacity, violence, and malfunctioning democracies (Elías & Massey, 2010; Hiskey, Montalvo, & Orces, 2014). Most fundamentally, however, the overall lack of economic opportunities continues to be a powerful push factor in the decision to migrate. Wage differentials and better job opportunities are indeed the primary cause of emigration among Latin Americans (Clark, Hatton, & Williamson, 2003; Takenaka & Pren, 2010; Durand & Massey, 2010). Unsurprisingly, in many of the conversations reported in Pérez-Armendáriz’s research, it is made clear that emigrants think that more opportunities became open to them thanks to emigration. For instance, a woman who arrived in the US and managed to complete high school communicated to her family that “[T] he government here [in the US] provides a lot of opportunities…” And an undocumented woman with a brother back home with learning disabilities stated “I am always telling my parents that it is possible for adults with disabilities to work and become more independent. They can live lives that are almost normal” (Pérez-Armendáriz, 2014, p.76). Finally, the information that emigrants communicate to their families abroad arguably depends on where the emigrants settle down, their pre-departure characteristics, and obviously on their experience as emigrants (Levitt & Lamba-Nieves, 2011: 3). This is important as one should not take for granted that trans-border communication will always lead to the transmission of “positive” information. For example, in his study on the impact of foreign education on democracy based on a panel of foreign students since the 1950s, Spilimbergo (2009) finds that foreign-educated individuals promote democracy in their home country, but only if the foreign education is acquired in democratic countries. Thus, whether the informational spillover will be positive or negative depends on whether emigrants choose to settle in well governed countries that offer better opportunities to emigrants in comparison to home countries or not.Footnote 3 In the case of Latin America, most emigrants establish their residence in advanced countries. According to OECD data (Dumont, Spielvogel & Widmaier, 2010, p.17) the highest emigration rates in the region are from El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico. Fifty-nine percent of total emigrants from Nicaragua settle down in other developing countries, mainly Costa Rica. However, emigrants from the other three high emigration countries overwhelmingly settle down in the United States (United Nations, 2010). In view of the above, we hypothesize that via communication with émigrés, non-migrants will express a preference for a state that is present and active in guaranteeing better opportunities through the provision of welfare and more job opportunities. Thus, unlike the impact of financial remittances, we expect that those who communicate with their families abroad on a regular basis will exhibit higher levels of agreement with the state playing an active role in the economy and in the provision of social safety nets. Ideally, we would like to extend our analysis to make it conditional on the destination country of the relative. However, this is complicated for two reasons: First, the survey we employ does not allow us to know with clarity where the relatives settle down. There is a question that allows respondents to choose between (1) relatives in the US, (2) relatives in the US and other countries, or (3) relatives in other countries (not the US). About 20 % say they have relatives abroad, but about half of them say they have family in other countries, without our being able to distinguish whether “other countries” refers to other developed countries (Canada or Europe) or to other countries in the Latin American region or elsewhere. And second, the content of the information sent by the migrant depends not only on the immigration regime and integration policies of the destination country, but also on the particular features of the emigrant relative (such as her legal status, employment status, and level of qualification), which determine how the emigrant integrates. Unfortunately, since the survey we use was fielded in origin countries, we cannot observe or control for these features.Footnote 4 But we can control for the features of respondents in home countries and for certain characteristics of their national contexts. In the extension to our analysis, we account for heterogeneous effects associated with the different levels of development and varying presence of the state where those left behind live. As Kapur (2014, p.489) puts it, the influence of emigrants “is likely to be greater when the formal institutional structures in the country of origin are weaker.” And in line with other studies (O’Mahoney, 2013; Nyblade & O’Mahony, 2014), we hypothesize that the strongest impact of trans-border communication between émigrés and their families will occur in less developed origin countries, where the role of the state in reducing social and economic risks is comparatively smaller. Data and methods We put these alternative hypotheses to test using data for 18 Latin American countries from the 2008 and 2010 waves of the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP), commissioned by Vanderbilt University. Our dependent variables are three questions concerning agreement with the role of the state in the following functions (1) the state, rather than individuals, should be primarily responsible for providing jobs; (2) the state, rather than the private sector, should ensure the well-being of the people; and (3) the state should reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor. These are variables that range from 1 to 7, with higher values indicating more agreement with the state playing those roles. We treat these variables as continuous and estimate OLS models. Our main independent variables measure whether a household receives remittances and whether the individual has relatives living abroad (family abroad). These two covariates are dichotomous variables that take the value 1 if respondents receive remittances and if they have family abroad. Most individuals that receive remittances have family abroad.Footnote 5 However, 65 % of individuals with a family abroad do not receive remittances (the correlation between the two variables is 0.47). Approximately 10 % of those surveyed receive remittances and 21 % have relatives that used to live in the household and are now living abroad. Footnote 6As can be seen in Fig. 1, the highest percentages of respondents declaring that the household receives remittances are found in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The former two are also the countries in which the most respondents have a relative abroad. We also use two other questions to measure the intensity of the dependence on remittances and the intensity of communication with relatives abroad. The variable dependence takes a value of 0 if respondents state that they do not receive remittances and a value of 4 if respondents claim that the household income strongly depends on remittances. The variable contact measures the intensity of communication with those abroad and ranges from 0 for individuals that do not claim to have any relative abroad to 5 for individuals that claim to have a relative abroad and talk to their emigrant relatives on a daily basis. Again, communication with the relatives is a fact. In practically all countries, a minimum of 20 % of those with family abroad talk to them either every day or once per week. The figure is over 40 % in the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. In line with the hypotheses set out in the theoretical framework, we expect that those who receive remittances do not envisage a large role for the state in creating jobs and ameliorating risks when compared to those who do not receive remittances. This is because, as mentioned in the theory section, remittance recipients are more capable of providing jobs, welfare, and local public goods for themselves. In contrast, given what we know about the content of communication with relatives abroad, it may well be the case that those exposed to the experience of their relatives in states that offer more opportunities would express more agreement with the view that the state rather than the private sector or the individual should be the guarantor of social and economic well-being for its citizens. Note the importance of including both variables in the analysis since we claim that social remittances and financial remittances may have effects that counter each other. Of course, there may be other variables shaping views of what roles the state should undertake, and therefore we control for them. First, we include a control for a respondent’s overall perception of government efficacy. This is an additive index of three questions asking respondents their opinion about how efficacious they consider their governments are in fighting poverty, unemployment, and insecurity (efficacy). We expect those individuals who think that their governments are efficacious to support a more active role for the state in the economy, all things being equal. We also control for level of interest in politics (interest), because if, as we argue, trans-border conversations impact opinions about the role of the state in any meaningful way, overall levels of political interest appear as a relevant intervening variable we need to control for. Higher values of this variable indicate less interest in politics. We then control for a set of socio-demographic variables: age, age squared, gender (male), the respondent’s level of education, marital status, employment status, and race (white). To control for socioeconomic status (ses), we used factor analysis to come up with measures that we consider more reliable than a measure of self-reported income. These indicators are based on a set of eleven relevant questions that capture whether respondents have certain possessions in their houses (ses1) and certain services such as indoor plumbing and bathrooms (ses2) that are an indirect indication of their income. Moreover, some of the items that are included in the list (television, cell phone, conventional phone) are clearly related to the capacity of those left behind to be exposed to the experiences and information of their emigrant relatives.Footnote 7 The econometric models are: where i, j, t refer to individual i in country j in year t. Model (1) explores the impact of remittances and of having relatives abroad and Model (2) focuses on the intensity of dependence on remittances and the intensity of contact with relatives. In both models, the dependent variables are opinions about the roles that the state should play. According to our hypotheses, we expect β to be negative and χ to be positive. To control for time-invariant country characteristics, we include country and year fixed effects in all the estimations. Results Baseline models The results of our baseline models are shown in Table 1. Receiving monetary remittances (Models 1–3) or being highly dependent on them (Models 4–6) is unrelated to respondents’ attitudes concerning whether the state should play a major role in providing jobs, social welfare, and in reducing inequality, net of other factors. However, having family abroad (Models 1–3) and being in contact with them (Models 4–6) are positively associated with believing that the state should have an active role in improving the welfare of the majority, and in creating jobs. Thus, concerning attitudes towards the role of the state, we do not find any evidence of disengagement that could be attributed to the receipt of financial remittances, which are not statistically significant in shaping those attitudes. Unlike financial remittances, it seems that having relatives abroad and being in contact with them positively impacts the beliefs of those left behind in the sense of expecting and wanting a state that is active in the roles of creating jobs, ensuring the well-being of citizens, and reducing inequality (significant at 10 %), net of other factors. These results are robust to controlling for two relevant variables. As expected, those individuals that regard the state as efficient think that the state should play a greater role in reducing economic and social risks.Footnote 8 The impact of interest in politics operates according to the theory. Those that have less interest in politics tend to endorse the view that the state should play a secondary role in its social functions. However, respondents with less interest in politics also think that the state should provide jobs and this holds after controlling for their employment status and other socio-demographic characteristics. There are other consistent patterns that show in the results, all in the expected direction. Respondents who enjoy a higher socioeconomic status think that the state should play a less important role in the economy and in the provision of social welfare. The same occurs among more educated individuals. Overall, and contrary to our expectations, reception of financial remittances does not shape in any meaningful way the attitudes that those left behind have of the roles of the state after we control for social remittances. Only in two out of six models do remittances have the hypothesized negative coefficient, with individuals whose households are highly dependent on remittances being less likely to agree with the state providing jobs and securing respondents’ wellbeing. However, the coefficient is never statistically significant. On the contrary, social remittances proxied by having relatives abroad and having high levels of contact with them do shape perception of the roles that the state should play in the direction of increasing expectations about those roles. Robustness One frequent concern when estimating the impact of remittances and relatives on attitudes and behaviors is that individuals who receive remittances and have relatives abroad are unlikely to be a representative sample of the population. In other words, these individuals may have other characteristics that make them hold different views about the role of the state in the economy to start with. Thus, the coefficient for trans-border communication might be a biased and inconsistent estimate of the causal effect if having family abroad is associated with unobservable aspects of individuals included in the error term. If we fail to control for this problem we will not be able to identify whether the estimated effect of trans-border communication is due to trans-border communication itself or to other factors that are present among those who have emigrant relatives but absent among those who do not have family abroad. In order to address non-random selection concerns, we fit a new set of models where a matching estimator nonparametrically balances pre-treatment characteristics of individuals across the trans-border communication variable to obtain the best possible estimate of the causal effect of social remittances (Morgan & Winship, 2010, p.89).Footnote 9 We employ a propensity score matching (PSM) procedure to estimate the probability of having relatives abroad and select only matched sets of treatment and control cases that contain individuals with equivalent values for these predicted probabilities.Footnote 10 By doing so, we can separate the effect of cross-border conversation from other pre-existing features that may predispose respondents to hold views of a more proactive state. We concentrate on the impact of social remittances and show the results for financial remittances in Table 7 in Appendix A.Footnote 11 Table 2 shows the OLS estimation and compares it with results from PSM models. Correcting for non-random selection, and net of other factors, individuals with a relative abroad are significantly more likely to think that the state, rather than the private sector, should ensure the well-being of society and play a fundamental role in creating jobs. Inequality reduction is also significant at 10 %, though the difference of having or not having relatives abroad has a smaller impact. The coefficients estimated with the PSM models are larger in comparison to the non-random selection models, suggesting that not controlling for endogeneity led to a downward bias. Note as well the change in the sign of the coefficient of financial remittances, which is now negative for the most part as we hypothesized, although never statistically significant. Figure 2 shows the marginal effects of each of the coefficients for the independent variables. It can be observed that practically all of them except for having a relative abroad are not statistically significant. Another concern that we tackle is whether the null result we persistently get for the role of monetary remittances in shaping the views of the roles of the state is due to the fact that the category “having relatives abroad” subsumes those who receive remittances. Thus, having relatives abroad might arguably disguise any effect that monetary remittances could potentially have. To address this concern, we present below two sets of estimations. In Models 1–3, we restrict the sample to those who declare they have a relative abroad, and look into the effect of financial remittances in this subset of the population. The receipt of monetary remittances among those who report having an emigrant relative is never statistically significant for understanding the views of the role of the state in creating jobs, reducing inequality, or securing the well-being of society. In Models 4–6, we include an interaction between the dummy for remittance reception and a categorical variable that proxies the intensity of contact with émigré relatives.Footnote 12 Given the substitution effect that most of the literature attributes to financial remittances, our expectation is that when contact is low, the impact of monetary remittances on the perceptions of the role of the state should be negative. But as contact increases, the circulation of ideas and experiences of emigrants and their transmission to those left behind should have a positive effect on perceptions of the role of the state among respondents back home. The state, rather than the individual or the private sector, should be seen as responsible for ameliorating economic and social risks. Table 3 reveals that there is a positive interaction effect of financial remittances and social remittances on perceptions about the role of the state at high levels of contact with relatives abroad (Models 4–6).Footnote 13 In other words, it seems that financial remittances only have a positive effect on perceptions about the role of the state when they are accompanied by a high intensity of communication, as Fig. 9 in Appendix C shows. This finding resonates with the literature that, rather than discussing social and financial remittances as independent phenomena, sees them as complementing each other (Batista & Narciso, 2013) and conceptualizes financial remittances as a social act with multiple “scripts” (Carling, 2014). Finally, it could be argued that it does not make much sense to look at all Latin American countries given that some of them have very low rates of emigration and hardly receive remittances (for instance, Brazil or Argentina). In Appendix C, Table 10, we show that the results are robust to running the models on 10 high emigration and remittance receiving countries (El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia). The results are indeed stronger, especially for opinions regarding the role of the state, rather than the individual, in the creation of jobs. In sum, the results and robustness tests above confirm the findings of our baseline models: when we control for communication with relatives abroad, financial remittances have no bearing in shaping views about the roles of the state in the economy (unless contact is very frequent). However, social remittances, that is, the flow of information that happens to occur due to communication with relatives abroad do shape these perceptions in the direction that we expected. Being exposed to trans-border conversations about economic contexts that generally offer greater opportunities than the origin countries, Latin Americans with relatives abroad envisage roles for the state in which ideally the state becomes more involved in the creation of jobs and in ensuring the well-being of society. We have proved that these results are robust to selection and other concerns.Footnote 14 Heterogeneous effects As we argued in the theory section, two preconditions are necessary for the flow of ideas via trans-border conversations to happen. First, communication has to occur. Multiple previous studies as well as our data show that communication between emigrants and their families occurs frequently. And second, the impact that this communication has arguably depends on the social-economic context in which the recipient of social remittances lives. To be sure, the impact of communication also depends on the integration policies in destination countries as well as the individual characteristics of the emigrant (Levitt & Lamba-Nieves, 2011). We tentatively explore the effect of destination countries in Appendix B. However, for the reasons we explained before, our data is better suited to address the mediating effect of conditions in origin countries controlling for the characteristics of the remittance recipient. In particular, we exploit the variation in the level of development and in government spending on social protection to argue that the intensity of contact with relatives abroad will have the greatest impact on less developed countries and in countries where the state spends less on protecting its citizens.Footnote 15 To illustrate, net of other factors, we expect that trans-border communication with relatives will have a stronger impact in shaping the views of a relative who has remained in El Salvador than a relative who has remained in Argentina. To test this hypothesis, we include an interaction effect between the individual level of contact with the relative abroad and the level of development (measured by the log of per capita GDP). We also include an interaction effect between the intensity of contact and the country level of social spending (measured by the log of per capita social spending). We run random coefficient estimations that allow us to control for the hierarchical nature of these models (individuals nested in countries). Figure 3 is based on Models (3) and (4) in Table 4 and is confirmatory of our conditional hypothesis. As we expected, the marginal effect of trans-border conversations between emigrants and those left behind regarding the role of the state (rather than the private sector) in securing the well-being of individuals is positive and significant in countries with low levels of social spending. This effect decreases and becomes non-significant in countries where the communication takes place between an emigrant relative and a respondent located in an origin country with greater social spending effort, net of other characteristics of the recipient. The marginal effect of contact with relatives abroad on perceptions about the role of the state (rather than the individual) in creating jobs is also positive but lower for lower levels of development, although this finding is less robust to alternative estimations. In other words, as we hypothesized, cross-border conversations have the greatest impact in shaping views about the state as responsible for creating jobs and ensuring the well-being of citizens in less developed Latin American societies, such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic or Honduras.Footnote 16 Finally, the results we show in Appendix B are suggestive that destination matters. The marginal effect of contact with relatives is positive and significant when high percentages of a country’s emigrants settle down in the U.S., while a concentration of emigration in other developing countries makes the marginal effect of contact with relatives negative and insignificant. However, we should be wary of reading too much into these results since we cannot rule out that it is the pre-departure social, economic, and political characteristics of emigrants that select them into developed and developing countries that are driving the results. With these caveats in mind, if we put together the results concerning the level of development in origin countries and destination of emigration, countries such as El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala are the best candidates for social remittances to have a strong impact on the views of relatives in home countries. Discussion In this paper, we have claimed that the size of the emigration phenomenon and the accompanying flows of money and ideas between émigrés and those left behind are too important to be ignored. We have claimed that whereas the economic impact of financial remittances has received considerable attention, the political consequences of these flows are much less researched. Even less researched is the impact of informational flows or transmission of beliefs and ideas, also known as social remittances, on political views and outcomes. Although recent research has started to address this gap, most studies have so far focused on the role of financial remittances in shaping political attitudes and behaviors. Much less attention has been paid to other outcomes that might plausibly be affected by the reception of financial remittances and also by frequent communication with relatives abroad. In this paper, we hypothesized that financial remittances and social remittances have opposite effects on attitudes toward the role of the state with regard to economic and redistributive functions. In particular, because financial remittances substitute for social and public goods typically provided by the state, we hypothesized that respondents who receive financial remittances would have lower expectations regarding the roles of the state in providing jobs and in securing the well-being of citizens in comparison to respondents who do not receive remittances. Unlike financial remittances, communication with relatives abroad, who generally settle in societies with better functioning states, might induce a process of social learning among émigrés first, and then among their families back home through trans-border conversations. As a result, we hypothesized that unlike those individuals that do not have relatives abroad, respondents from emigrant families and who often communicate with them would be more likely to hold views in favor of a pro-active state. Empirical tests of these contrasting hypotheses against survey data for 18 Latin American countries give support to the social remittances hypothesis: respondents who communicate with relatives abroad are more likely to think that the state, more than individuals or the private sector, should be active in creating jobs and in securing the well-being of the population in comparison with respondents who do not have family abroad. These results are robust to controlling for possible non-random selection effects. We did not find significant results for financial remittances. In view of our and others’ findings (Levitt, 2001; Pérez-Armendáriz, 2014; Córdova & Hiskey, 2015), we claim that studies that look at the impact of financial remittances without taking into account social learning effects might be disregarding a crucial variable and in fact essentially overestimating the impact of financial remittances. We also showed that our main finding is conditional on certain origin country characteristics, notably the level of development and relative effort of the state in origin countries. As expected, the effect of having contact with relatives is stronger in home countries that are less developed and in which social spending is comparatively smaller. It is in these countries where we expect that social remittances will have the potential to create an active coalition in favor of states that can deliver jobs and social protection. More research is needed to understand the policy implications of our findings as well as to improve empirical tests of the social remittance hypothesis. Although we think that both having relatives abroad and communicating with them are good proxies for trans-border communication, more qualitative research is needed to grasp the specific contents of these trans-border conversations. Also, a pressing question is whether the different attitudes toward the role of the state among those with family abroad and in contact with it that we have found in this study translate into distinct political behaviors. Do trans-border conversations simply modify attitudes without having an effect on actual behaviors? In view of the extant research that shows that trans-border communication makes those left behind more politically active, especially at the local level (Pérez-Armendáriz & Crow, 2010; Careja & Emmenegger, 2012; Córdova & Hiskey, 2015), it makes sense to expect that changing attitudes will be reflected in local activism demanding a more present state. This is a hypothesis that future research should look into. Notes - 1. The countries are Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Dominican Republic. See information about the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) at. - 2. For instance, the LAPOP 2008 included a question explicitly surveying respondents about what uses they give to remittances. About 70 percent stated that remittances bought consumption (food, clothing), with education being the second most declared destination of remittances, albeit mentioned by just 9 percent of the respondents. Spending on housing is the third most frequent item mentioned in the list. - 3. - 4. Ideally, this would be solved with a matched-sample survey, conducting interviews among senders and recipients of the same households (Brown, Carling, Fransen, & Siegel, 2014, p.1259). As an alternative, for each country, we calculated the percentage of emigrants that settled down in developed countries as opposed to developing countries (United Nations, 2010). In some estimations, we included an interaction between these percentages and the individual intensity of Contact. Although the results suggest that the country of destination matters (only when most emigrants settled in developed countries, prominently the U.S., were trans-border conversations significant) this finding is tentative because we cannot rule out that the characteristics of those who emigrate to advanced vs. developing countries are driving this finding. These results are available in Appendix B. - 5. There is a low 2 % that reported receiving remittances, yet answered “no” when asked whether he or she has close relatives who used to live in this household and are now living abroad. This may be due to extended family or friends being the originators of financial remittances. Remittance figures are very likely to be underestimated because among other things, this survey does not ask about in-kind remittances. On the challenges of measuring remittances accurately in survey designs and suggestions for improving questionnaires, see Brown et al., (2014). - 6. The exact wording for all the questions is shown in Table 5, Appendix A. - 7. Descriptive statistics for the dependent and independent variables are shown in Table 6 on the Appendix A. - 8. We tested to what extent social and financial remittances shape opinions concerning how effectively governments are executing certain tasks (fighting unemployment, insecurity and poverty). We used our combined indicator of government efficacy as the dependent variable. We observe a similar pattern, with those having relatives abroad and communicating with them holding better opinions of the way governments do their job (see Appendix C, Table 9). - 9. Pre-treatment variables that predict having relatives abroad are gender, age, marital and employment status, race, and urban residency. - 10. This allows us to correct for the effects of non-random assignment and base our causal inference on the conditional mean independence assumption, which basically says that we can expect the units not exposed to treatment to react identically to those observed under treatment, and the units exposed to treatment not to differ in their control state from those observed under control. Figure 5 in the Appendix A shows the balance between treated and untreated observations. - 11. Since we would be left with too few observations in each of the categories of intensity of communication with relatives, we cannot explore the impact of varying degrees of contact with relatives abroad. Also, note that the treatment we are interested in is whether a respondent has family abroad or not and that we will keep only comparable observations. This means that we lose a considerable number of observations. We consider this fact an even stricter test of our hypotheses and whatever the finding, it will be conservative. - 12. The latter was generated on the basis of the original variable (contact) and it takes four values: No contact (No family abroad), Low contact (Never/Rarely), Medium contact (Once or twice a month), High contact (Once or twice a week/Every day). - 13. The marginal effect of financial remittances at different levels of intensity of contact are shown in the Appendix C, Fig. 9. - 14. The results are also robust to controlling for respondents’ intention to migrate. - 15. See Appendix A, Fig. 4 for an illustration of this variation. - 16. We conditioned the intensity of Contact with relatives abroad to an indicator that can be taken to be a better proxy of government efficacy than the amount of spending, which arguably would capture scope rather than efficiency. 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SL: empirical analysis. JA: data preparation. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Authors’ information Covadonga Meseguer has a PhD in Political Science (2002), member of the Juan March Institute for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (Madrid, Spain). Covadonga writes on international migration, the internationalization of policies, and Latin American political economy. Her work has appeared or will appear in International Studies Quarterly, World Development, European Journal of Political Research, Rationality and Society, European Journal of Political Economy, The Annals of the American Academy of Social and Political Science, and others. She is co-editor of the Special Issue “International Migration and Home Country Politics” published by Studies in Comparative International Development (2014). Covadonga is currently Associate Professor in International Political Economy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Sebastián Lavezzolo is a Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow at the Institute of Political Economy and Governance (IPEG) in Barcelona. He received his PhD in Political Science from New York University. Previously, he obtained a MA in Social Science form the Juan March Institute. His research interest lies in the field of comparative political economy. Other fields of research he is interested in are political behavior and political representation. Francisco Javier Aparicio is research professor at CIDE Politics Division. He has a Master and PhD in Political Economy at George Mason University. His research areas are electoral systems, political competition, political economy of migration, and quantitative methods. Recent publications include World Development, Public Choice, and Política y Gobierno as well as the collective volumen Policymaking in Latin America: How politics shapes policies, Debatiendo la Reforma Política and Perspectivas Migratorias. Appendices Appendix A Appendix B The Effect of Destination Meseguer, C., Lavezzolo, S. & Aparicio, J. Financial remittances, trans-border conversations, and the state. CMS 4, 13 (2016). Received: Accepted: Published: DOI: Keywords - International migration - Remittances - Social remittances - Trans-nationalism - Welfare state - Latin America - Developing countries" "So rather than saying, "" You never kiss me through lovemaking, "" say something like, "" I really like how you kiss and want more kissing once we make love"" As the old fuck buddy local area Pound Ridge New York goes, "" You catch more flies with honey than vinegar, "" and the exact same is online dating penpals with your spouse. Reinforce what you like, and request something different in a kind and gentle way. Don't truckers and hookers Pound Ridge New York, "" I really don't like when you touch me, "" but say something like, "" Can we explore touching me in different areas during widow online dating? 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Marine Turtle Permit Holders should observe the crawl to the degree possible from the outside of the posted area and install a marker outside the postings or away from the solitary nest to indicate the approximate location of the crawl or nest. Once the postings for the birds are removed, the MTPH can enter the area and post as large a section as needed for protection of any potential sea turtle nests. Sea turtle nest inventories should be done after the postings are removed. If you are a Marine Turtle Permit Holder or a shorebird monitor and have questions about posted areas, please contact shorebird@myfwc.com or mtp@myfwc.com and we will help you. Thank you for your work protecting Florida’s sea turtles and shorebirds! Chicks are hatching all over the state! Do you know how to enter your chick observations into the Florida Shorebird Database (FSD)? In the FSD, the place to enter chick observations depends largely on the species and location of the chick. If you see a solitary shorebird chick, you must first ask yourself: is the chick inside or outside the nest cup? Most of the time, shorebird chicks will be observed outside the nest cup, which means you should enter the observation on the Roving Chick/Staging Young Form. In the very rare instances where you observe a shorebird chick still inside the nest cup, it is considered a nestling and can be recorded on your Shorebird Nest Form. If you see a seabird chick, you must first ask yourself: is the chick within sight of a colony? Downy and feathered seabird chicks will always be within sight of their colony, but sometimes flight-capable seabirds can spend time “staging” beyond sight of their original colony. If the seabird chick is within sight of a colony, you can enter those chicks on the Seabird Colony Form. But if you see staging seabirds – flight-capable young that are out of sight of a colony – you can record them on a Roving Chick/Staging Young Form. But what should you do if you observe a solitary shorebird pair acting like they have chicks, but you can’t see the chicks themselves? If you are confident that this pair had a nest that could’ve hatched and has chicks, you can enter that information on a Roving Chick/Staging Young Form. In the form, simply enter a zero in each chick age category, enter the adult count, then write a comment that explains why the behavior you observed leads you to believe there is at least one chick. As always, we are happy to help answer any questions about chick observations and data entry. If you’re unsure about anything, just email FLShorebirdDatabase@myFWC.com! Email shorebird@MyFWC.com for more information about your local partnership, and to share important shorebird stories and photos. Join the flock on social media: Florida Shorebird Alliance Facebook Group The Florida Shorebird Alliance (FSA) is a statewide network of local partnerships committed to advancing shorebird and seabird conservation in Florida. FSA partners collaborate to identify and address important needs regarding research, management, education, outreach, and public." "An Ottava Rima with an added refrain. Celestial City floating in the sky My heart is held prisioner in your vaults We are of different worlds I ask why my love was broached by your assaults your universe is where I must apply To break through a wall of blackened quartz Inside the maze I could find a treasure City of glass let me find my measure Celestial City floating in the sky" "Don’t waste your limited budget as a pro-blogger on expensive consultants just to implement your email marketing system. ConvertKit makes it easy for you to run and grow your email marketing on your own, no matter your skill level. 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Finding cooperative board games for the family can be a bit difficult, though, since you want to find games that people of all ages can enjoy equally. Well, that’s why this list was created! The games listed on this page aren’t necessarily the highest-rated cooperative board games, but they are the ones that members of my group have enjoyed playing with their families the most. To make it onto this list of top family board games, the games needed to have simple rules and very high replayability. Oh, and they needed to be FUN, of course! Okay, let’s get to it… Here are our Top 10 Family Board Games! 10. Slide Quest Year: 2019 | Players: 1-4 Slide Quest is a fantastic dexterity board game for families to play. Your goal in this one is to use the four levers to slide the knight around the map and complete missions. It was designed to feel like a video game in board game form, which it definitely does. You can play it untimed or as a real-time game (using the app) and there’s a good mix of easy and challenging maps to try out, which makes it a great game for gamers of all ages. Read our full Slide Quest review Get your copy of Slide Quest here 9. Cahoots Year: 2018 | Players: 1-4 Cahoots is one of the better limited communication card games out there and it can work for any type of group. The rules are extremely easy to learn—you just play a card to one of four piles by matching the pile’s color or number—but it can be very challenging, especially when you increase the difficulty level a few notches. Cahoots is one of my most-played games over the last couple of years and it’s had a higher success rate as a family game than The Mind, which is another great limited communication card game. Read our Cahoots review 8. Menara Year: 2018 | Players: 1-4 One of the best co-ops of 2018, Menara has you attempt to reconstruct an ancient temple by placing uniquely shaped tiles on top of columns. It has a really nice look to it, it’s challenging, and every game plays out differently since the cards you draw dictate how you build the temple. It also has a good amount of tension because thee’s always a chance that the temple will fall. Menara works great as a family game because the rules are straightforward and everyone seems to love watching the temple form in the middle of the table. Read our Menara review 7. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle Year: 2016 | Players: 2-4 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is a light deck building game that lets you play through the seven books in the Harry Potter series. It includes just about every major character, spell, and item from the books/movies, so it’s very easy for fans of the series to get into it. If you have one or more Harry Potter fans in your family, Hogwarts Battle is a must-try. It’s also one of the best family board games to get if you’re looking for a great intro-level deck building game. Read our Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle review Get your copy of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle 6. Forbidden Island Year: 2010 | Players: 2-4 Forbidden Island has been considered one of the top family games for about a decade now, and for good reason. Your goal is to move around an island and find/collect four treasures as the island sinks around you. It can be quite difficult to beat, but most people enjoy every game of it regardless of the outcome. You might be wondering why Forbidden Island is here over Pandemic and Forbidden Desert, two other popular co-op games that have similar mechanisms. Well, both of those games are fantastic and could be in this spot, but Forbidden Island is the quickest to teach, learn, and set up, arguably making it better than those other two as a family game. Read our full Forbidden Island review Get your copy of Forbidden Island here 5. Hanabi Year: 2010 | Players: 2-5 Hanabi is easily the most portable family game on this list since it’s just a small box of cards. What makes it great is what you do with those cards. You’re not allowed to look at your hand and you have to help your teammates figure out what they have, making it a very unique co-op puzzle. You might assume that Hanabi will lack replay value since it’s just a small deck of cards, but it actually has plenty of replayability. While the goal (fix/build fireworks) never changes, each game plays quite differently because you never know how the cards will come out of the deck. Read our full Hanabi review Get your copy of Hanabi here 4. Quirky Circuits Year: 2019 | Players: 2-4 Quirky Circuits combines programming and limited communication in a very cool way. You work together to move a robot around a map, but the twist is that you can’t talk about the cards you’re playing to program the robot. There are plenty of great scenarios to play through and it’s definitely the type of game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages and experience levels. Quirky Circuits was my group’s favorite co-op family game of 2019 and I think we’ll be playing this one for years to come. Read our Quirky Circuits review Get your copy of Quirky Circuits 3. Castle Panic Year: 2009 | Players: 1-6 Castle Panic is arguably the best tower defense game for families. Throughout the game you work together and use your cards to prevent a horde of monsters from destroying your castle. It plays extremely smoothly and it has a great look to it. There are a few different versions of the game, including Star Trek Panic, but I still recommend the original over the rest. They’re all solid board games for adults and kids, though. There are also some excellent Castle Panic expansions if you want to add even more content and replay value to the game. Read our full Castle Panic review Get your copy of Castle Panic here 2. 5-Minute Dungeon Year: 2017 | Players: 2-5 5-Minute Dungeon has shown up on a lot of different lists on this site, including high up on our Top 40 list, because it’s a consistently fun real-time game that people of all ages enjoy playing. In this game you’re simply trying to use your cards and powers to make it through a dungeon (a stack of cards) before time runs out. There’s a ton of tension as you try to communicate with your teammates and use your cards as efficiently possible. 5-Minute Dungeon works equally well as a filler game and as a “main course” family game. It’s a co-op that I think everyone should own. Read our 5-Minute Dungeon review Get your copy of 5-Minute Dungeon 1. Flash Point: Fire Rescue Year: 2011 | Players: 1-6 Flash Point: Fire Rescue isn’t too high up on our list of top cooperative board games anymore, but it 100% deserves this top spot. It has a theme that everyone can get into, it has great cooperative mechanisms, and it is very easy to learn how to play it. Those are the exact things that most people want from a family co-op game. Your goal in Flash Point is simple: Save everyone inside the house! Regardless of the firefighter role you choose, you will have a blast working with your teammates to put out fires and save as many people (and pets) as you can. It’s just an excellent cooperative family game. Read our full Flash Point: Fire Rescue review Get your copy of Flash Point: Fire Rescue here What are your favorite cooperative board games for families? Any that didn’t show up on the list?" "Five Safety Tips to Save Children from Hot Cars The tragic case in Georgia in which 22-month-old Cooper Harris died in a hot car has made headlines across the nation because his father is accused of deliberately leaving the tot to die. The case has detracted from the fact a significant number of infants are accidentally left in cars to die every year by parents who forget they are in there. In 2012, an infant was found dead in a minivan outside a daycare in Portsmouth, Virginia. His father apparently forgot to take him out of the car. As many as 30 children die every year in hot cars, the Virginian-Pilot reported. According to San Francisco State University, at least 44 children lost their lives last year when they were left unattended in vehicles. At the start of the summer the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned parents and caregivers of young children that children can die quickly of heatstroke if they are left unattended in a parked car. From May 5 and running through September, NHTSA is running a national radio and internet campaign, “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock,” which is intended to reach parents and other caregivers. Often parents can be caught out about how long it takes a child to die in a hot car. When outside temperatures are in the low 80’s, the temperature inside a car or other can reach deadly levels in just 10 minutes, even with a window rolled down two inches. “Children’s bodies in particular overheat easily, and infants and children under four years old are at the greatest risk for heat-related illness,” stated NHTSA. In some cases heatstroke death and injuries occur after a child gets into an unlocked vehicle to play without the knowledge of a parent or care giver. According to a recent study by Safe Kids Worldwide, 14 percent of parents say they have left a child alone inside a parked vehicle despite the risk of heatstroke. This is a really horrible way for a child to die. We would urge parents to never leave children in hot cars, even if they believe they will only be away from the car for a couple of minutes. NHTSA, Safe Kids, and other partners have published the following safety precautions: - Never leave a child alone in a vehicle – even if the windows are partially open or the engine is running and the air conditioning is on in the car; - Make a habit of looking inside the vehicle and checking the front and back seats before locking the door and walking away; - Ask the childcare provider to call you the child doesn’t show up for care as expected; - Place reminders in the car such as a purse or briefcase in the back seat to ensure no child is accidentally left inside the vehicle; - Teach children that a car is not a play area and store keys out of a child’s reach. To learn more about NHTSA’s “Where’s Baby? Look before you lock.” campaign, visit." "By: Sharon Aron Baron It’s not the kind of milestone that anyone cares to celebrate, but it is one that begs to be remembered: Coral Springs resident Bob Levinson has now been held hostage longer than any other person in U.S. history including Terry Anderson. Robert “Bob” Levinson, is an American private investigator and retired FBI agent who was taken hostage on March 9, 2007, when visiting Iran’s Kish Island while researching a cigarette smuggling case. This Thanksgiving, his wife, seven children, grandchildren and other family members will celebrate the holidays once more without him. No one would have predicted this terrible moment more than six and a half years ago when Bob disappeared.. To whoever is holding Bob, I ask again for your mercy. Please let him go to reunite with his family. Bob, if somehow you see or hear these words: Stay strong. You have a new grandson, just a month old. We can’t wait for you to meet him. We love you and will never stop working to bring you home safely.” – Statement from Christine Levinson A little over three weeks after Levinson was kidnapped, an article by Iranian state-run PressTV stated that he “has been in the hands of Iranian security forces since the early hours of March 9,” and “authorities are well on the way to finishing the procedural arrangements that could see him freed in a matter of days.” In 2010, Levinson said the family received “irrefutable proof” that he was still alive via a video tape. In the video, Levinson appeared to have lost considerable weight, and repeatedly pleads for help in returning home. “In the video, in which he appears frail and visibly thinner than the 220 pounds he weighed when he was taken, my dad pleads for the U.S. government to help secure his release. In the photos, which were e-mailed to us, he is shackled. He has an unkempt beard and holds cryptic messages, the intended meaning of which we still do not understand,” said his son Dan Levinson in the Washington Post. Since that time they have not received any more videos or any substantial leads. In January, the Associated Press reported that . While everything dealing with Iran is murky, their conclusion is based on the U.S. government’s best intelligence analysis.” Pink Shirt Thursday in Congress to show support of Bob Levinson – Photo Courtesy of US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz President Hassan Rouhani was recently elected president of Iran replacing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. CNN reported on September 27, that President Barack Obama, during his phone call with the new president, “noted our concern about three American citizens who have been held within Iran — Robert Levinson, Saeed Abedini, and Amir Hekmati — and seeing those Americans reunited with their families.” Bob and his wife Christine are 29-year residents of Coral Springs, and all of their children attended local Broward County Public Schools. In March 2012, approaching the five-year anniversary of Levinson’s captivity, the FBI offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his safe recovery and return. In addition, a campaign was launched, using billboards, radio messages, flyers, and a telephone hotline to publicize this reward and obtain information of his whereabouts. Each day, his Facebook page is updated by his children with the number of days their father is held in captivity and a memory or two about him. The page now has over 10,000 faithful followers who have suffered along with the family’s journey in the hopes of finding some answers, somewhere.To follow the families Facebook page: Help Bob Levinson Official Website: Help Bob Levinson Twitter: Help Bob Lev" "Over 1,000 Cornellians are now using Friendsy — a mobile dating app exclusively for college students — to find friends, hookups and dates on campus. A twist on the typical dating application, Friendsy seeks to form social connections between students with its interactive features, according to the app’s founders Dylan Sewell and Vaidhy Murti. The idea for Friendsy began in December of 2012 requires a valid university email to join — which ensures users’ safety and prevents students from being inundated with fake accounts — according to the app’s founders. Friendsy is similar to Tinder, but has features that distinguish it from other dating apps, according to Murti. “We allow users to indicate levels of interest in people — friends, hookup, date — rather than the binary ‘swipe right and swipe left’ interface that most apps provide, which allows both parties to make their intentions crystal clear,” Murti said. Friendsy also allows users to chat anonymously. Students can choose to reveal their identity when they are ready, according to Murti. The founders said they hope this concept will help initiate connections between students. “College is an ideal time and place for meeting new people and our vision is to help students branch out and meet more of the awesome people around them,” Murti said. At Cornell, Friendsy is currently invite-only, and an access code is required in order to sign up, according to Murti. Rebecca Suss ’17 stressed Friendsy’s ability to take advantage of the common connection. “I think it’s a good idea because it guarantees that you have something to talk about,” Suss said. “All things aside, you still have Cornell in common.” Other universities have welcomed Friendsy with open arms, currently boasting 100,000 registered users at schools such as Dartmouth University, Princeton University and University of Michigan, according to Sewell and Murti. “We made ourselves technically available to every four year undergraduate college in March of 2015, but we ‘launch’ at campuses one by one, so each individual launch date is different,” Murti said. Sewell and Murti expressed optimism in predicting Friendsy’s future. “We love working on this, and our goal is to create as many meaningful connections between college students as possible,” Murti said. “We’ve made over one million matches and counting.”" "Falconry – An Amazing Arab Heritage and an Ancient Tradition! When we speak of the Arab world’s history, there has to be a mention of “Falconry’, which is an integral part of their civilization and tradition. A popular sport among the Arab ancestors, Falconry was passed down to subsequent generations. Not only the Arabs are the first one to practice the sport, but UAE happens to be the first country where they established hospitals for Falcons (1983) and even issued passports to them. The Arabs for its beauty, sharpness, posture and grandeur admire falcon, also known as ‘Saqr’ in Arab dialect. The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, which is close to the International Airport is the world’s largest Falcon Hospital. Not only the hospital boasts of world’s most advanced facility but also a Falcon display museum and free-flying Falcon facility as its highlight. As amazing as ‘Falconry’ seems, it is an incredible fact that the sport is more than 2,000-year-old. The sport is all about establishing patience and good communication between the Bird and the Falconer or the Bird’s trainer. Initially, the Falconer has to gain the Falcon’s trust and obedience, an art that Emiratis have mastered over the years. For the Arabs, Falcons have been a matter of pride and passion, which over the years they have categorized on the basis of size, type, strength, intelligence and speed. Falcons not only are a part of the popular sport but have helped shape several popular pieces of literature, especially Arab poetries. Falconry and UAE’s story started with the wise leadership’s keen interest, who did a lot of things to keep the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s legacy alive. Late Sheikh Zayed believed ‘Falconry’ to be a unique and important sport that teaches vital values of strength, patience and tackling competition through intellect, all of which reflect the inherent abilities of the ‘people of the desert’ who tame Falcons. UAE’s founding father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May Allah Rest His Soul) in his book ‘Falconry as a Sport: Our Arab Heritage’ has described some interesting techniques of catching birds. One such technique is in which the hunter digs a hole in the ground with a pigeon as bait, and hides behind the trees. The bait is tied using a thread which allows the hunter to control the moments. As the Falcon attacks its prey (the bait), the hunter pulls the thread gently till he is able to grab the Falcon. Another method sees the use of net instead of thread to catch the Falcon. Once the hunter catches a Falcon, the bird is handed over to the Falconer to train it. Falconry a.k.a ‘Al Qanas’ was one of the favourite pastime activity of Sheikh Zayed. National Avian Research Centre, part of the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release project reintegrates these birds into their natural habitat, so as to study their migration pattern. The movements of the birds are documented and monitored with the help of a mini transmitter. In order to maintain a healthy Falcon population, the experts ensure that only the healthy birds are released into the wild. Such has been the Emirati love for Falcons that UAE adopted multiple initiatives to protect Falcons as well as certain endangered wild birds. One such program is ‘Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme’, which deals with restoring the natural habitat for Falcons to reproduce and protect the sport in general. Moreover, there are projects in Al Ain as well that promote the protection of wild Falcons and eliminate risks such as ‘hunting’ that endanger their lives. Falconry in the UAE and other Gulf Nation starts in the Autumn between the month of October and March when Falcons migrate to their breeding places. Saqr (Falco Cherruq) and Peregrine (Falco Peregrinus) are two of the prevalent species used for hunting in the UAE, the former being the most preferred one due to its increased adaptability to the deserts. Hunters prefer female Saqr (Al-Hurr) over the male (Garmoush) as its more powerful and bigger in size. The Falcon trainers are also known as ‘Saqqar’ and they have to be very patient in order to tame and train a Falcon, which is a predator in its own right. The difficulty of this art and its mysterious nature makes it a fascinating hobby for the Arabs. The round wooden block on the trainer’s hand on which the Falcon sits is called ‘Al Wakr’ and the cylindrical cover that protects from the sharp talons is called ‘Manqalah’. The leather cap on Falcon’s head that covers its eyes is called ‘Al Burgu’, which helps the Falcon adjust its sharp visual acuity as per the changing environment. During most of the taming process their eyes are covered and gradually the trainer uncovers them by exposing them to the surrounding environment. The trainer lures the Falcon using the prey kept hidden in his canvas bag, known as ‘Al Mukhlat’. The process of luring the Falcon is called ‘Milwah’ or ‘Tilwah’. The perching place of the Falcon is known as ‘Wakir’, which is a long upright stand generally made of wood, which has a flat surface, comfortable enough for the Falcon’s claws to rest. Sheikh Zayed is considered to be an expert when it comes to Falcons and his knowledge has been very well documented in his book ‘Hunting with Falcons’ published in 1976. Leave Comment" "DIY Bello Yellow, Birthday Suit Minion Costume in his Yellow Birthday Suit The idea for creating a Bello Yellow, mostly unclothed, or birthday suit Yellow Minion costume—a potentially racer or PG version of the minions—came to me after watching the promo trailers for the Minion Movie. I was inspired to figure out this earliest of minion costumes by the silly Facebook video announcing the new Minion Yellow color from Pantone® (just below) and the first trailer for the Minion Movie, showing the ancient yellow minions back in 65 million years ago, the time of the dinosaurs. In the Pantone® color video clip, the minions start out as just yellow eyes that emerge from the new yellow minion color. Eventually the eyes get goggles, yellow bodies, overalls, boots and gloves, which is what makes up the Bello Yellow, Birthday suit Minion Costume. We’ve also done a version of the All Natural, Au Naturel or Au naturale minion costume on the DIY Yellow Au Naturel Minion Costume Ideas or the DIY Norbert Ancient Yellow Minion Costume Ideas pages if you prefer your minions wearing more clothes . The Bello Yellow Minion Costume or a Birthday Suit Costume The Bello Yellow minion costume version where the minions are unclothed is based on the Facebook video (above before they get their overalls on) and the Bellow Yellow announcement from Bob. As you can see in the images above and to the right, other than a pair of goggles the only thing Bob is wearing is his black gloves, gobbles and of course a minion grin. Making a presentable bello yellow or minion birthday suit costume is pretty easy. The items needed: - A full yellow body suit (or yellow top and yellow pants/leggings) - Minion Goggles - Black Magic Gloves The yellow body suit or matching yellow top and pants or leggings helps to create the illusion of the minion being all yellow, unclothed, just wearing a birthday suit. Yellow Body Suits Yellow full body suits are the easiest way to make a birthday suit minion costume. Be sure to wear light colored undergarments so the dark underwear doesn’t shine through. You may also want to add in an extra layer or padding so certain areas don’t appear as prominently. Bello Yellow Costume Accessories Don’t forget your minion goggles and gloves to complete your birthday suit costume. If you’d rather make your own minion goggles see our page with 5 Easy Ways to Make a Pair of Minion Goggles for more ideas. Wear Yellow Clothes for a More Modest Look Stylish and minions are normally two words that go together, but you can create a slightly more stylish or stylized minion, by dressing yourself head to two in yellow clothes. This will create a more modest birthday suit minion. If you wear a yellow top and matching yellow skinny pants you don’t have to worry as much about certain parts showing through. If you opt for the yellow top and pants or leggings, you may want to paint your face yellow to achieve the all-over yellow look. Snazaroo Face Paint, Bright Yellow works well to create a yellow minion-colored face. Remember to add your goggles and gloves. Au Natural Minion Costume If you want to create other ancient yellow minion or au natural minion costumes take a look at the related Minion costume page for the all natural version of the Yellow Minion Costume or for the Norbert version with a bit more covering. - DIY Yellow Au Naturel Minion Costume Ideas - DIY Norbert Ancient Yellow Minion Costume Ideas Related Pages More Yellow Minions For those who prefer We also have costume ideas for Scarlet and Herb Overkill if you want to do a couple look. Our Pinterest Board for DIY Yellow Minion Costumes Our DIY Yellow Minion Costume Ideas and Fun Pinterest board is a collection of all sorts of Yellow Minion images from Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2 and from the Minion Movie that have inspired our minion costumes, DIY goggles, hair and makeup. Be sure to pop over to Pinterest and follow us for updates more ideas and inspiration to make own unique yellow minion costume. 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"How to use a face mask to slow the spread of coronavirus What does a face mask do? Adult and kid face masks help prevent people who have or may have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others. Wearing a cloth face mask will help protect people around you, including those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Cloth masks reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings and in conjunction with other preventive measures, including physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. Cloth masks reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings and in conjunction with other preventive measures, including physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. How to Make a DIY Mask What material is best for your DIY face mask? DIY facecases. To make sure a fabric will work, fold it into two layers. You shouldn’t be able to see through the fabric, but you should still be able to breathe if you hold it over your mouth. Before you start, fabrics should be washed and dried on Hot in order to pre-shrink them. Step by Step Sewing Machine Method for Adult and Kid Masks Materials you will need: - Two 10”x6” rectangles of cotton fabric - Two 6” pieces of elastic (or rubber bands, string, cloth strips, or hair ties) - Needle and thread (or bobby pin) - Scissors - Sewing machine Instructions -. - Gently pull on the elastic so that the knots are tucked inside the hem. Gather the sides of the mask on the elastic and adjust so the mask fits your face. Then securely stitch the elastic in place to keep it from slipping. Source: cdc.gov DIY Face Mask No Sew How to make a face mask at home with a bandana Materials - Bandana, old t-shirt, or square cotton cloth (cut approximately 20”x20”) - Rubber bands (or hair ties) - Scissors (if you are cutting your own cloth) Instructions - Fold 20”x20” cloth piece in half - Fold top down - Fold bottom up - Place rubber bands or hair ties over each end and about 6” apart - Fold sides in and tuck one side into the other Source: cdc.gov How to wear a mask - Wash your hands before and after putting on your face mask - Put the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin - Do not put the face mask around your neck or up on your forehead - Fit your face mask snugly against the sides of your face and under your chin - Make sure your face mask is breathable and makes breathing easy when wearing - Wash your cloth face mask frequently or immediately after wearing depending on length of wear and exposure to others" "Osteopathy is included in the possible treatments for back pain in NHS guidance* Is your back pain getting in the way of your daily life, your work, your family activities and hobbies or even effecting your mood, energy levels and mental health? Do you have sharp, nagging, persistent back pain that won’t seem to go completely or comes back suddenly with no warning. Do you find getting up from sitting, sitting or standing for a while uncomfortable. Do you find yourself thinking, when will this end, how long will it take to get better, why is this happening to me. We understand You want to return to not even thinking about your back, to doing the sport you love, picking up your kids without worry, sitting comfortably. We can help We can quickly reduce the pain you feel and more importantly find out why you are feeling it. Give you strategies to cope more easily with every day tasks and more importantly the long term fixes to help you going forward. *" """Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about."" A Family's LOVE! Creating an Angel hopes to empower your family with the love of a child! ...a NEW season in your life! We work with couples, individuals, and the LGBTQ community throughout the United States! AVAILABLE: The COMPLETE Guide to Surrogacy for 2020!Email us at linda@creatinganangel.com to receive a copy. SURROGACYSurrogacy is not a simple process. To the contrary, it's complicated. Although its a personal journey, it's a legal, medical, social and emotional process. It’s a unique partnership between hopeful parents and surrogates. It’s a collaborative effort between them and their legal, medical and surrogacy professionals to bring a new life into the world. If you’re new to surrogacy, whether as a prospective surrogate, a hopeful parent, or just someone who is interested in learning more about the various ways a family can be built, it can be difficult to know where to start. We're here to help you in any way possible! Types of Surrogacy There are two types of Surrogacy…Gestational and Traditional In traditional surrogacy, a surrogate mother is artificially inseminated by the intended father or an anonymous donor. The child is therefore related to both the surrogate mother, who provides the egg, and the intended father or anonymous donor. This complicates the process and gives the surrogate the right to challenge her parental rights to the baby after the baby is born. Many states prohibit Traditional Surrogacy Agreements. In gestational surrogacy, an egg is removed from the intended mother or an anonymous donor and fertilized with the sperm of the intended father or anonymous donor. The fertilized egg, or embryo, is then transferred to a surrogate. The child is genetically related to the woman who donated the egg and the intended father or sperm donor, but not the surrogate. Creating an Angel processes Gestational Surrogacy! UNLOCKING your door to Parenthood Intended Parents? Who are you? Intended parents are those people who have tried for years to conceive and have a biological child naturally. For many different reasons, they were unable to do so. Some families have even tried IVF. They so longed to be parents that they researched and learned that surrogacy was another way to achieve their dream. Optimize Fertility Our Commitment Clients of Creating an Angel, will be matched to the perfect Surrogate! You will be able to view profiles of approved Surrogates who are compassionate and understand the importance of confidentiality. Both our Surrogates and Intended Parents have gone through the arduous screening process and have been approved and ready to begin the process. Our staff and colleagues are open, honest, and compassionate. Each of our clients is unique with their own individual needs. We will explore your options with you and devise a plan that’s yours and yours alone. Intended parents can include couples and single people; there is no “typical” intended parent. While intended parents who are older are more likely to struggle with infertility, many intended parents are younger as well. We are aware that many families exist that are longing for the love of a child! We have experienced the same aching and longing ourselves which is why we are passionate about our work. Needed Documents If Married: Proof of Identify (Voter ID, Passport) Marriage Certificate Single: Proof of Identity Proof is Address Intended Parent Requirements Is Surrogacy right for you? We understand the importance of ""TRUST."" Speak with professionals and become fully informed; Can you make the financial and emotional commitment to surrogacy? Is your partner/spouse ready and committed to the surrogacy process? Are you approved physically, medically, psychologically and financially? Are you prepared for the psychological and medical examinations? Are you ready for the matching process? Will you attend major milestones such as doctor's appointments and the delivery of your baby? With Gestational Surrogacy in Florida, couples do not need to ""adopt"" their child and will not need to attend Court. There are no residency requirements as well. You’re ready to begin! We're here to guide you each step of this special and exciting process! Will Gestational Surrogacy meet your needs? Will you work with an agency or attorney? Have you contacted the agency/attorney and do you meet their requirements? Does your insurance cover a lifetime maximum that you can use? Can it be used for reproductive treatments? You will have the opportunity to be matched with a mutually compatible surrogate! Have you created your profile? Your profile will be shared with a surrogate that has compatible expectations. You can get to know one another more through phone calls, emails or in-person meetings. Meetings are EXCITING!The Legal Requirements You will meet with your attorney to discuss your legal rights, compensation and risks. Both you and the surrogate will express your needs to your individual attorneys. Your legal rights and compensation for the surrogate will be specifically stated in the contract. The attorneys will draft a contract that accommodates the needs of each the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. When both parties are in agreement, the contract will be signed by both the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. After the first trimester, your attorney will work with you to establish you as the legal parents of your child. You will make medical decisions for the baby and your names will be on the baby's birth certificate. This is the pre-birth order declaring the child as legally yours. The Embryo and Fertilization Process Medical procedures can begin! The fertilized egg will be transferred to the surrogate. The surrogate receives fertility treatments, blood tests, ultrasounds and medications, as needed. The surrogate receives prenatal care and schedules her routine medical appointments. It's time to birth your child! Congratulations!!! Your baby is here! This is the most exciting day of your lives! Becoming a parent is ""MAGICAL!"" THE LOVE OF A CHILD! Intended Parent Inquiry Form You're ready! You’ve surfed the internet, spoken to friends and family and professionals and now you're ready to begin your journey. Becoming a parent is an indescribable feeling no one can prepare for or begin to grasp or explain until you’re actually a parent. Trust that we will provide you the highest level of guidance and quality care.Family TREASURES! There will be several people involved in your family building journey but we will guide you through each and every step. CAA will provide a reputable egg and sperm bank for you to contact and discuss your needs if you are not using your egg/sperm. We will coordinate the details so you remain focused on your “Soon to Be Family."" Our Family! Cost of Surrogacy CAA is committed to keeping costs as low as possible through strategic partnerships and financing options for singles, heterosexual and LBGTQ individuals and couples in the United States. We understand that the cost of surrogacy can be challenging!We try to help our clients identify various organizations that can assist in the financial part of the process with hopes to help fulfill their dream. These are some institutions that may be options for you. Contact each one to determine if any are right for you and choose the one that best suits your individual needs. We have other institutions as well. There are many! Government Baby Quest Foundation Surrogacy Financing Gift of Parenthood.org It is the SMILE of a baby that makes life worth living! Professional Fees This is an overview; however, every clinic’s schedules may vary slightly. Week 1: Consultations: Initial, Treatment Plan, and Financial Week 2-6: Pretreatment (blood tests, ultrasounds, infectious disease screening, uterine evaluation, male fertility testing); Beginning of Birth Control Pills Medications, Monitoring with Ultrasounds and blood tests. Week 7: After IVF, progesterone supplement is taken to help support the uterine lining and encourage implantation. About 12 days after the embryo transfer, a first pregnancy test is given. If the test is positive, a repeat test will be taken about a week later to confirm pregnancy. An ultrasound will be given 2 – 3 weeks later. At this point, in most situations, you will be transferred to your OB GYN. Embryo Donation? Embryo donation is a third party reproduction. It’s the implantation of another woman's embryos to the uterus of a woman to facilitate pregnancy and childbirth in the recipient. In Gestational Surrogacy, the child is legally considered the child of the Intended Parents. The donation of eggs, sperm and embryos are governed by Florida Statute 742.15. The statute specifically provides that the donor of any egg, sperm or embryo (except when specified) shall relinquish all maternal or parental rights and obligations with respect to the donation or the resulting child(ren). Statutes/2014/742.15 In Vitro Fertilization MIRACLES in the making! An IVF Egg Cell All families have their own unique ways of resolving situations that come up in their lives. Because they're all different, they accommodate their needs in the best way possible. Longing for a child in their lives is no different. With modern technologies, their are other options they can choose from. Researching and becoming knowledgeable of what's available is the first step. Embryo donation is one of them. So many couples undergo in-vitro fertilization to conceive a child through Embryo Donation. Very often women have embryos (egg and sperm joined together) that are not used. Sometimes they store the frozen embryos for future use. Other times, when they have completed their families they will decide to donate the remainder of unused embryos to another infertile couple. Because the family has already had children, the indication of embryo viability is good. With so many options to choose from, deciding on your own personal road to parenthood can be overwhelming at times. The surrogate only needs the ability for the embryo to transfer into her uterus and to carry a pregnancy to term. 1. Embryos donated by another infertility patient are often less expensive. 2. Embryo donation maintains no genetic connection between the surrogate and the child. 3. Some donation programs will allow the Intended Parents to utilize all the embryos from one woman so the Intended Parents children will be genetically linked. 4. Families sometimes like to be in touch with one another. Some embryo donation programs do facilitate sharing information between families. A frozen embryo transfer is a fast procedure that takes about 15 minutes. Between checking in, having the procedure and resting after, the visit is under 2 hours. The procedure is performed under careful monitoring and preparation of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), ready for the transfer of frozen embryos. Women 35 years and younger have over a 60 % chance of pregnancy per transfer. The first ultrasound performed for determining the time of transfer of the embryo is usually performed on day 10-12 of the surrogate’s cycle. When the endometrium is thick enough and of the right maturity, a trigger injection is given to better effect ovulation and to change the endometrial receptivity. The embryos are then thawed for transfer. Human Embryo As far as medical experts know, frozen embryos remain viable indefinitely and records indicate a successful transfer was done at 24 years. While embryo donation is not for everyone, it can be an opportunity for many who have given up hope of empowering their lives with a child. Conceptual Image" "The United States Department of Justice yesterday unsealed documents about a Latin American drug-smuggling, money-laundering bust, in part facilitated by the US dollar-pegged stablecoin, Tether. Six were arrested, five of them born in China and living in Latin America or the US; one lived in Hong Kong. A Virginia court filed charges against Xizhi Li (aka “Z,” “AKA “Piglet”); Jianxing Chen (aka “Big Brother Heng”, aka “John”); Jiayu Chen (aka “John’s Brother in-law”); Jingyuan Li; Eric Yong Woo; and Tao Liu (aka “Antony/Jason/Lucas Liu”). The documents, filed on September 24, allege that the six spent the last 12 years laundering “millions” for drug cartels. They allegedly picked up money that others made from selling cocaine in parking lots and hotels—and then moved the money between bank accounts, casinos and businesses. The men were busted when an undercover special agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration offered to buy Tao US passports at a price of $150,000 a piece. The DEA agent said he knew someone within the US government who’d do it if Tao paid $10,000 up front. (In reality, this was yet another DEA agent). The DEA agent agreed to split the cost with Tao to entice this (imaginary) corrupt government administrator to play ball. To make the payoff, Tao sent $1,000 worth of Tether, the US dollar-pegged stablecoin, to the second DEA agent’s account. He did this four times, according to the indictment. Tether used by money launderers. Image: Department of Justice The court wants those charged to forfeit at least $30 million. Members of the alleged crypto-money-laundering crew face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bribery, attempted identity fraud, among other crimes. If the charges stick, each could serve at least 10 years in prison." "CFSB Nutrition Class-Your First Class is Free! Our CFSB Nutrition Class is officially live! This class is open to anyone, CrossFit South Bend member or not. It takes place every Saturday at CrossFit South Bend from 12:30-1:15pm. Your first class is free! Each class includes: -An opening discussion and celebration of everyone’s bright spots for the week. This week someone said they didn’t get Krispy Kreme this week as a bright spot. -A new class topic each week. This month included topics like what to eat, how to save money, and how to save time. -Crowdsourcing of different ideas. For example, this past weekend we shared our best ideas for quick and easy meals. -Free Food! This past weekend coach Meg brought healthy snacks for the super bowl. -An awesome communal atmosphere to share tips, support, and ideas with other like-minded people. You can come to a single class a la carte or you can become a nutrition class monthly member. Membership includes: -25% off a la carte class prices -recordings of all classes (via private Facebook group) to watch if you can’t make it live -A private Facebook group to share, tips, tricks, and grocery finds with others. Costs -CrossFit South Bend Members: $45/month, $15/class -non-CrossFit South Bend Members: $75/month, $25/class. We hope to see you there! 2020 02 05" "Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has released ten new itineraries within its Crystal Getaways collection, which are shorter legs of longer voyages – typically four to ten nights rather than several weeks. Several of the cruises are ‘close-in’ itineraries (departing within the next few weeks), while others are only due to depart next year and feature Middle East port destinations. Crystal Symphony in port in Dubai RELATED: Crystal Cruises’ new expedition ship Crystal Endeavour to visit West Africa in 2022 RELATED: Crystal’s cruising yacht Crystal Esprit to return to Arabian Gulf for 2022/23 season The close-in options include the ‘Haute Caribbean Holiday’, December 22, 2019 eight nights from Miami to Turks & Caicos, Antigua, Barbados and St. Maarten; December 30, 2019 seven nights from Barbados to Tortola, Key West and Miami. The Middle East-bound options include ‘Empires of Past & Present’, April 3, 2020 eight nights from Mumbai to Oman, and the ‘Gulfs of Aden and Aqaba and Jordan’, April 11, 2020 ten nights from Aqaba to Israel, Cyprus, Crete and Italy. Later in the year, there is also ‘Beyond the Acropolis & Aqaba’, October 23, 2020 six nights from Athens to Rhodes, Greece, Israel and Aqaba and on October 29, 2020 10 nights from Aqaba to the gulfs of Aden and Aqaba, Oman and Dubai. Itineraries in other parts of the world include:. Crystal Cruises is a luxury line operating two cruise ships RELATED: Crystal Cruises latest cruise line to ban plastic straws across the fleet RELATED: Newly refurbished Crystal Symphony makes regional debut in Dubai Crystal Cruises is a two-ship luxury line that operates global cruise itineraries, usually grand voyages. It regularly calls in Dubai and Cape Town, using both ports as a turnaround destination between one itinerary and other. The line’s cruising yacht Esprit is homeporting in Dubai operating Arabian Gulf cruises throughout the winter 2019/2020 season, while its ship Crystal Symphony will cruise from Dubai twice next year. Categories: Middle East Cruise News" "Allesverloren: For the Love of Wine Allesverloren is one of the oldest wine estates in the Swartland. Current owner and cellar master Danie Malan is the fifth generation Malan on the estate. Location and Terroir The vineyards creep up the imposing Kasteelberg in the scenic Riebeek Valley. The region’s meso-climate provides the ideal conditions for creating big, robust red wines. The soils on the farm are a mixture of shale and weathered sandstone, which is crucial to the particular character of Allesverloren wines, and result in deeply coloured, powerful wines with an excellent concentration of fruit. The Wines Allesverloren is renowned for its Portuguese varietals, fortified wines and full-bodied reds, made in the traditional Old-World style. Wines with depth, character and ageing potential that are sure to impress any discerning wine lover. The estate has expanded their range to include a Tinta Rosé and Chenin Blanc. Perfectly chilled, these wines are ideal to beat the South African heat this summer. For the Love of Wine: Rosé or Chenin? Allesverloren Tinta Rosé is a refreshing blush wine with an alluring nose of strawberries and raspberries. The wine has a fresh taste of raspberries and cherries, with a hint of vanilla that lingers on the palate. Allesverloren Chenin Blanc is the first white wine in the estate’s range. The wine is brilliantly clear with a green tinge. It has subtle nuances of lead pencil, yellow apple and lime on the nose and on the palate, this medium-bodied wine shows flavours of ripe stone fruit. It has great balance of acidity with an elegant finish. Whether you prefer a refreshing Rosé or a crisp Chenin in your glass, Allesverloren has you covered. Allesverloren wines are available leading supermarkets and wine retailers across South Africa, or online from Norman Goodfellows. allesverloren.co.za | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Newsletter Fabulous prize! 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For many remote communities, emergency services are far away. Families could be on their own for hours or days after a disaster. With our help, people are establishing warning systems and communications channels. They are building roads and bridges to evacuate the injured and bring in supplies. And they are setting meeting points and making plans to check on in especially vulnerable neighbors. In the United States, we focus on families who may not understand how to get support or may be afraid to come forward and ask. We host workshops and share information about preparing for emergencies. And we work to make sure people have the supplies on hand that they may need. Latest Updates First Aid training has the potential to save lives in rural Myanmar U Myint Swe has been helping drowning and bike accident victims since 1979 as a Red Cross volunteer. The 54-year-old retired police sergeant first earned a First Aid Trainer certificate in 1986, and then he went through a refresher course in 2000. Since then, he has led or co-led at least 30 basic First Aid courses with the Myanmar Red … Emergency preparedness in disaster-prone Indonesia Taufiq and his family know all too well how devastating an earthquake can be. A series of earthquakes struck his village in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, last year. “I was inside the house with my mother when the quake struck,” the 11-year-old remembers. Taufiq’s family and neighbors knew that an earthquake would likely lead to other disasters like aftershocks or tsunamis, … “I didn’t want to sit by and wait for the next disaster” Landslides are a significant hazard in the Tana Toraja region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are a particularly dangerous threat in the village of Rano, which is in a valley. Rano has hotter temperatures than neighboring communities. That means droughts are harsher here, when it doesn’t rain for long periods. When the rains come, they can trigger dangerous landslides. In …" "Bicycles across Asia, 1984 Old stuff? How about some old photographs? Here are a few random shots of some bikes encountered while travelling across Asia in 1984. PS: Including a few ancient photos of Old Grumble-Face and his beautiful young support crew. 1 response to ""Bicycles across Asia, 1984"" Looks like great memories!" "Categories: Cygnus Review Autumn 2017, Cygnus Star Titles by: Dan Millman £9.99 £12.99 Dan Millman has done it again. The author of Way of The Peaceful Warrior and many other bestsellers recounts another powerful story of self-transformation through adventure. It’s set in a time after Peaceful Warrior when Dan is trying to track down a mysterious book partially written by his enigmatic and mischievous teacher Socrates. Most of the action takes place in the desert of the American Southwest and an isolated training centre in remote China. As ever, the gripping and vivid narrative is a powerful way of putting across some illuminating truths and vital spiritual lessons. Dan is a master storyteller. 304pp, 197 x 130mm, Paperback, 2017, RRP £12.99" "- No full text resources for your current search. Search You searched for: Format Still image Remove constraint Format: Still image Location Raleigh (N.C.) Remove constraint Location: Raleigh (N.C.) Names North Carolina 4-H Congress Remove constraint Names: North Carolina 4-H Congress Names Mills, Ralph Remove constraint Names: Mills, Ralph Original Format Black and white print (photograph) Remove constraint Original Format: Black and white print (photograph) Decade 1950s Remove constraint Decade: 1950." "How To Use GetResponse For Email Marketing What Is GetResponse and What Features Do You Get Marketing Automation Workflows The automation features get my vote which makes GetResponse the best all round email marketing software on the market today! Click on automation and your taken to a feature to create a workflow this will enable you to simply drag widgets in to a blank canvas creating a very simple flowchart. No other email marketing software offers this so I decided to review GetResponse against its main rivals (Aweber and Mailchimp) but this feature alone blows the others out of the water. Once you have setup your your lists i.e. your ecom funnel list etc. You can build appropriate work flows to run things automatically you can even split that list within the workflow i.e. someone clicks on the initial link and is taken to your sales page and buys your product. That group would then be taken to a different email while the people who didn’t buy your product will get a different email offering the product again. If they then buy they will join the first workflow. Sounds complicated but it really is a life changer!! Why not test it out yourself? Its Free to Start. Landing Page Builder GetResponse offers a landing page builder along with the majority of the other email marketing software’s. Although GetResponse offers the ability to split test each funnel you create with some pretty decent templates its going to cost you in the region of $50 dollars a month to add this to your package. Don’t waste your time adding the landing page option, GetResponse gives you the very best autoresponder and email marketing software for a very decent price. If you want a funnel builder use Clickfunnels it’s far far better and in the long run more cost effective. Although GetResponse offer an auto funnel feature to run your Shopify business from within the GetResponse dashboard allowing you to create the funnel, connect you email list, create a product catalogue and run ad campaigns. For me you better to keep it simple and run your business with the best available software’s, i.e. GetResponse for your email marketing, Clickfunnels for you funnel builder and Facebook or Google direct for your ads. Webinar Feature What I do like about GetResponse is the Webinar feature, okay Aweber offers an excellent alternative here but as I mentioned before GetResponse is better at delivering the rest i.e. workflow etc. With GetResponse you can host a webinar enabling to sale you product and link it all to your appropriate list. This way you can create numerous webinars and deliver ongoing sales as its always linked to you list, the only downside is the number of attendees you can have which is limited depending on your package." "When I was younger, I used to have a reoccurring dream in which I was light enough so that if I took a deep enough breath and jumped from a high enough height, the air in my lungs would keep me aloft. It wasn’t flight, exactly, more a kind of floating. Like the kind of floating I would do in a pool on my back, the movement from the bodies elsewhere in the pool causing the water to gently move me about. In the dream, I would hang suspended in the air, floating face down, watching things on the ground below me as I let the air currents move me about of their own accord like the water had. No one saw me, not because I was invisible, but because no one was looking. It was this part of the dream that always made it feel sad somehow, not the part of the dream where the buoyancy of my limbs would slowly fade away and I would drift softly to the ground. I didn’t want to miss anything because, like those dream people, I was too busy to keep looking. I had poor vision as a child, saw vivid sight as a gift I was afraid to someday lose. Considered legally blind, without the aid of glasses or contacts I could not cross a street. I couldn’t see the walk signs; the colors on the traffic light bled into one another so that I couldn’t tell if it was green or red; it was just black instead. Whole objects would entirely disappear on broader backgrounds, wall clocks, framed pictures, light switches, as my brain made the expanses of walls become a continuous swath of same color, with no distinguishing characteristics visible. And perhaps it is because my sight was poor as a child that I became so concerned with looking, observing, noting the details I saw in journals or poems, even stories. When I had surgery to repair my eyes as an adult, it was the color green I noticed first. I hadn’t known so many shades of green existed. So many fine shades, all available to me now. For years I had walked around the world believing I understood what green was, only to learn after surgery that I had been profoundly mistaken. Yet there are still so many shades these human eyes simply cannot grasp. Though I see better than a pit viper (or at least differently), I am not a butterfly or bee, able to see colors in the ultraviolet range. Better still to be a mantis shrimp, with up to 16 photo-receptors to put my paltry human 3 to shame. Still, I am saturated with sight, drunk on details. I never intend to stop looking. I thought of this dream again as I sat a few days ago with my son sobbing himself to sleep on my lap as the pain from the teeth he had coming in was too much for even the Tylenol to tame. As he lay there, head nestled on my chest, I felt anything but light, 23 pounds of toddler, sweaty, snotty, and tear stained holding me down, rooting me to earth instead of sky. And I thought of how in the dream those people walking about missed all that was magic because they were too busy to be looking, and so, though I had work still to do, I instead watched my son fall sleep, watched his chest rise and fall smoothly, watched his tiny hands unfist, watched his limbs relax into my body, his lips pink against his skin. I watched all the brown strands of his fine dark hair as some of them caught the light, glinting. I watched all those brilliant shades of brown frame his face, a face which holds two brown eyes that, when he woke, would look up. What would he see? Just my face. Just the light casting shadows on the ceiling. Maybe someday, instead, something buoyant, aloft in the sky. *(note to readers–sorry for the delay in between posts. a near month of child illness in between working five jobs made finding time for writing a challenge) One thought on “Dreams and Sight*” Happy Mother’s Day, Sara! What Evan will remember is the comfort of your arms" "All of us dog owners are accustomed to dealing with the stereotypes associated with our pups’ respective breeds. Owning a Dalmatian is no different. There are plenty of positives associated with Dalmatians, including their intelligence, loyalty, and quick ability to be trained. However, there are also various negative stereotypes out there, many of which I feel are unfounded based on my experience with Ernie and other Dals that we know and have met. As I mentioned in my initial post on DailyBarker, I’m all about dispelling stereotypes and wanted to share some of them with you here that Dals, like Ernie, defy. One of the biggest stereotypes that I’ve come across in owning a Dalmatian is that they’re super hyper. People we meet on the street often comment about this and are surprised to learn that we’ve had no problems living with him in a small apartment in the city. Sure, Ernie has his fair share of energy, but he’s honestly no different than the labs we had growing up. I wouldn’t call him “hyper” so much as an energetic pup who LOVES to run and romp before cuddling up on the couch for some solid TV time. As I mentioned in my post this past month, the key is making sure that Dals get plenty of exercise and stimulation throughout the day. Dalmatians are also said to be high-strung. While Ernie follows my fiancé and me around everywhere and has some separation anxiety, he’s not a bundle of nerves by any means. We’ve met a couple Dals who were fairly anxious, but this has been the exception rather than the rule. Keeping Ernie engaged with things like toys and puzzles as well as actively socializing him with people and other pups has helped ensure he more easily acclimates to new people and situations. One of the biggest misnomers about Dalmatians is that they’re aggressive, a label that has landed the breed on some property management companies’ restricted lists and made it difficult for us to find an apartment here in Boston. I may be a bit biased, but Ernie is one of the sweetest, most affectionate dogs that I have ever owned or met. He has never been violent towards a human or fellow pup. The only time that he has shown any sign of aggression was out of defense when other dogs got too aggressive with him at the park, at which point he snapped back at them and strode away from the situation. Of the countless Dals that we’ve come across, I’ve only met one who was the least bit aggressive, which the owners mentioned to us upon the dogs meeting. This pup proceeded to quickly warm up to Ernie after they had a chance to get acclimated to one another on leash. Another stereotype is that Dalmatians are antisocial and not good with children. Ernie can be a bit timid from time to time upon meeting new people, and especially men, but even then he quickly warms up to people and often tries to jump up to give them a hug or lavish them with kisses. Ernie also loves kids and has been exposed to them since he was a young pup. When he first meets children, I always keep him on leash and allow the little ones to take their time petting him until they’re used to him. I think this is an important process when exposing any dog to kids, though. The vast majority of Dals we know and have met are very friendly and good with people of all ages, too. As I mentioned earlier, Dalmatians are known to be very intelligent. Without sounding like too much of a doting dog dad, Ernie is no different. He’s a quick study who is easily trained and loves to learn new tricks. However, when Dals aren’t actively engaged or suffer from extreme separation anxiety, they can become destructive to property, which is another stereotype of the breed. Thankfully, the only thing Ernie has ever destroyed is my fiancé’s belt when we were first dating — which I really just chalk up to a poor fashion choice. In all seriousness, though, humans need to exercise their Dals, teach them new tricks, throw the ball around with them and keep them engaged with toys, puzzles, and games. This includes not doing the same thing over and over again, as Dals tire of repetition. Switch things up to keep them (and yourself) stimulated! From what I’ve read and in talking with our vet and other Dal owners, some of these stereotypes can be traced back to the “101 Dalmatians” days. The breed became extremely popular because of the movie (obviously one of my favorites), which reportedly led to over-breeding, unfavorable breeding practices and, ultimately, poorly bred pups with temperament issues like aggression, anxiety, and hyperactivity. With all of this in mind, if you’re considering getting a Dalmatian and are going through a breeder like I did, I would recommend talking with them about the pup’s genetic line and temperament. After adopting your Dal, I would encourage you to do many of the things that I mentioned above, namely ensuring your pup gets plenty of exercise, socialization, and stimulation. It takes a lot of time, effort and energy to raise a Dal. But it’s highly rewarding and a lot of fun. Plus, you can help me and Ernie’s other Instagram pals break down stereotypes along the way! Do you have a Dal? What has been your experience? Tell us in the comments! I LOVE how Ernie is so sweet!!! And I love that he’s defying stereotypes of the Dalmatian breed because every dog is unique. It’s like pitties – We have SO many friends with the most loving pits who love babies, cuddling, etc! PS Ernie with that little girl at the lemonade stand cracks me up!! Gosh I love him!! My husband and I got a Dalmatian puppy right before we got married. She was energetic, but not hyper; protective, but not aggressive; extremely smart and loving. We had her for 14 years. Last Spring we got a Dalmatian puppy to be a companion to our 1-year-old labradoodle who is the most highly energetic dog we’ve ever known. Getting Lucy a puppy was the best thing we’ve ever done. She and Milo are best buddies and keep each other entertained playing chase in the backyard and swimming in the pool. When we are out with them, people often comment on Milo and how calm he is for a Dalmatian as he is probably the most chill dog I’ve ever seen. (In fact, he’s a little bit lazy, lol). Milo and I go to training classes, which he loves. It keeps his brain stimulated and also keeps him socialized with other dogs. I think it’s important for any dog to get plenty of exercise and love. Love seeing your posts on Instagram… give Ernie a warm hug from Florida! People always say to me about Cosmo, “oh I bet he can run for miles!”. And I’m like yeah, but he’d rather snuggle up on the sofa with me!" "Drake's OVO just announced a collaboration with RBC If you’ve been seeing billboards around Toronto showing the OVO and RBC logos, you’re not alone. While the billboards have been up for over a week, the companies finally announced the reason why. And no, it’s not an OVO credit card. According to RBC, they are working on a new collaboration with global lifestyle brand October’s Very Own (OVO). “Together, RBC and OVO will partner to open the popular OVO Summit to the Canadian public for the first time,” states the announcement. Taking place on Friday, August 2, 2019, OVO Summit is described as an immersive conference for Canadian creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs looking to grow their careers, hone their skills and make a lasting impact on the creative economy in Canada. See also - Take a look inside OVO Sound's new Toronto office space (PHOTOS) - Raptors and OVO give Toronto community basketball courts a welcome upgrade (PHOTOS) - Drake, Raptors to donate $1 million to refurbish Toronto-area basketball courts .” RBC and OVO Announce Collaboration for 2019 OVO Summit (CNW Group/RBC) . El-Khatib founded OVO with Drake and Noah “40” Shebib. “OVO Summit is our chance to curate a relevant educational experience for all the like-minded, driven young Canadians who are passionate about careers in music, sports, arts, and entertainment.” Tickets to OVO Summit will be available for purchase starting June 24, 2019. OVO x RBC – wonder what this could be 🤔 from r/torontoraptors" "The Daily Trust Foundation, supported by MacArthur Foundation, has begun a three-day intensive workshop on Investigative Photography with a view of enhancing the skills of journalists in photojournalism. The training, which holds at Links Hotel, Abuja, will run from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10, October. The participanting journalists, both budding and established, were drawn from various news organisations from across the country. Speaking at the training, the Chairman of the Foundation, Wada Maida, said its essence was to boost the capacity of journalists towards being more creative and imaginative when taking pictures. READ ALSO: 315 students get trained in digital skills in Daura According to Mr Maida, reporters and editors present at the event should engage themselves in continuous learning and gain more knowledge to expand their skills. “As journalists you must play your own part in the fight to enthrone transparency and accountability in Nigeria, using various approaches. “If you are alleging wrongdoing, one of the evidence that the statute books in Nigeria require you to produce is photographic. “Incidentally, many journalists have produced award-wining photographs as they investigated criminal activities and wrong doings in the society,” he stated. Mr Maida also reminded the journalists of the Chapter Two, Section 22 of the 1991 Constitution which states that: “The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this Chapter and uphold the responsibility and the accountability of the Government to the people.” READ ALSO: Nigeria partners with Britain on job creation DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the support by MacArthur for investigative photography training was to ensure that journalists are equipped with the capacity to hold government accountable to the people. The chairman, further explain how photography is gradually becoming mainstream in our trade, with the emphasis on visual journalism, where you have virtual reality, documentaries, interactive infographics, illustrations and many more. He therefore, encouraged journalists to learn the skill of taking best shots and use the knowledge to carry out investigations, as more investigate journalists are needed in Nigeria. In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer and Editor in Chief of Daily Trust, Munnir Dan-Ali, urged journalists to be more passionate about their job and apply more creativity, saying that it would take them to places. According to him, “Journalists should be able to differentiate a good picture from a bad one, as some are about history, cultural events and so on.”" "Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the Feb. 23 election, have formally filed their 66 grounds of appeal against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal at the Supreme Court. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, a senior lawyer in the legal team of Atiku and PDP, disclosed that the appeal was predicated on 66 grounds, Mr Atiku and PDP were unable to substantiate their allegations that the election was rigged in favour of President Buhari and the APC. They further held that the petitioners did not produce relevant witnesses to convince them that President Buhari did not possess necessary educational qualification for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Alhough, Mr Ozekhome did not list any of the 66 grounds on which the appeal was predicated. The appeal is centered on issues bordering around the qualification of President Buhari in the election and the controversial Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s server amongst others. READ ALSO: Why we closed Nigeria-Benin border – Buhari Among the grounds listed included claims that the judgment of the tribunal was not based on the issues canvassed by the petitioners, especially in relation to the respondent’s academic qualifications. “Take, for instance, one of the respondent’s witnesses, Maj.-Gen. Paul Tarfa rtd, called by President Muhammadu Buhari’s lawyers said that they did not give their qualifications to the Military Board. Tarfa’s testimony is against the claim by President Buhari that the Nigeria military is in possession of his certificates. “Secondly, President Buhari said that he was recruited into the military in 1961 and Mr Mr judgment of the PEPT said the INEC server was hacked and we then asked which of the servers was hacked? READ ALSO: UPDATED: Atiku to engage forensic experts to analyse presidential election materials . Mr Atiku and his party, PDP had dragged the INEC before the tribunal for declaring President President Buhari. They further alleged that Mr Buhari at the time of contesting the poll was not qualified having not possessed requisite academic qualification and as such all votes credited to him in the election be regarded as wasted votes. Mr Atiku and PDP in the petition therefore urged the tribunal to nullify the emergence of President Buhari on grounds of alleged Irregularities, rigging, substantial non compliance with the electoral provisions amongst others. READ ALSO: Buhari explains why tribunal should dismiss Atiku’s case Among the grounds the petitioners were seeking the nullification of President President Buhari, adding that the president did not lie but indeed possessed the mandatory qualification and even much more to contest for the presidential election. While arguing that the failure of President Buhari in not attaching the said certificates in his form CF 001 did not amount to not having the certificates, Justice Garba held that there is no law that requires the attachment of certificates Mr. NAN" "News Train stations should be named after Obasanjo, T.B Joshua, Oyedepo – Fani-Kayode tells Buhari Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has reacted to the exclusion of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo from the naming of train stations in Nigeria. DAILY POST on Monday reported that President Muhammadu Buhari named some train stations after his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Bola Tinubu; National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, among others. The President also named train stations after Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation; and Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing. Reacting, Fani-Kayode on Tuesday described the exclusion of former Presidents, Obasanjo and Umar Yar’Adua from the list of those honoured by having railway stations as malicious and spiteful by the government. On his Twitter page, he wrote: “I believe that the exclusion of OBJ from the list of those honored by having railway stations etc. named after them was petty, malicious, spiteful and sacrilegious. “We must not allow politics to cloud our thinking and judgement, and we must give honor to whom it is due. The former minister also mentioned that Yar’adua, TB Joshua, Okonjo-Iweala should also be honoured by the government. , ” his tweet added. Recall that Buhari had also named the largest train station on the Warri-Itakpe railway route –the Agbor railway facility and station after his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan." "We all wish for sweet dreams to last forever. Leyla Moody is turning thirteen. A time to be showered in gifts and attention. A time to be treated as an adult. Right? But when you have an older sister with a new boyfriend, a younger brother losing his. First performed at Gasworks Theatre Friday 31 July to Saturday 1 August 2009" "It has been ten days since the adults disappeared and we, the children of Hamelin, are alone. Set the morning after the events of the famous Grimmʼs Tale “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”, the children of the village awake to find that the adults have disappeared. Not knowing what has happened, the older children are left to keep the town and the younger children, from falling into disaster. But, on the tenth day the mysterious Pied Piper appears and casts a spell of magical enchantment over the town, offering the children an alternative to their everyday duties. Now, no one can tell them what to do and anything they could want, they have. But it does not take the children long to realise that all things have a price. Are they willing to pay the Piper? The Piper is a coming of age story; a story that deals with the exploration of what it is to be a child, the fragility of their worlds, and a child’s unwavering resilience. It is also about how the choices we make will affect the future of our children and that we should take some comfort in the fact that they are the worthy successors of our dreams, our hopes and our faith. First performed at The Beckett Theatre Malthouse 29 June – 30 June 2010" "Leukemia – marrow. The word leukemia comes from the Greek term for white (leukos) and blood (haima). In this type of cancer, large number of white blood cells is seen through microscope. Some of the types of leukemia occur in children and in adults. Symptoms of Leukemia – There are some of the symptoms of leukemia which are as given below – - Vomiting - Reduce in weight - Weakness - Vomiting - Dizziness - Bone pain - Headaches - Seizures - Breathing difficulty - Fever - Large amount of sweating at night Causes of Leukemia – Now the scientists did not know the exact cause of leukemia but it may be develop from the combination of environmental and genetic factors. Classification of Leukemia – The classification of leukemia was based on the speed of progression and the type of cells involved. - Acute Leukemia – It is one of the most common pediatric cancers. In this type of Leukemia, the cells are rapidly dividing and the disease progresses quickly. If you are suffering this type of cancer then feel sick within weeks of the leukemia cells forming. - Chronic Leukemia – There are several types of chronic leukemia in which some produce large number of cells and some causes less number of cells. There are some of the forms of chronic leukemia have no symptoms initially and cannot diagnosed in year. Types of Leukemia – There are several types of leukemia which are as discussed below – - Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) – It is one of the most common type of leukemia in younger children. This type of leukemia also occurs in teens, and younger adults whose age is more than 39 years. There is about 54 percent of new cases occur those people who are underage of 20 years. This cancer can spread through central nervous system and lymph nodes. - Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) – It is also most common acute leukemia that occurs in older adults. This type of leukemia is more common in those people whose age are more than 65 years. This type of leukemia is more common especially in men as compared with women. It also occurs in children. - Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) – This type of leukemia is most common in older people whose age is more than 65 years in men but rarely occurs in children. - Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) –It is one of the most common chronic leukemia in adults whose age is more than 65 years. This type of leukemia is more common in male people especially in white men as compared with women. In this type of cancer, you may feel well for some years without any treatment. - Other types of cancer – There are some other types of leukemia exist including myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders and hairy cell leukemia. Risk factors – There are some of the factors which increases the risk of developing several types of leukemia which are as given below – - Genetic orders – Some of the genetic abnormalities plays an important role in the development of leukemia. There are several genetic disorders increases the risk of leukemia such as down syndrome. - Smoking – Smoking tobacco cigarettes may be responsible for increasing the risk of acute myelogenous leukemia - Earlier cancer treatment – If you have had certain types of radiation therapy and chemotherapy for the treatment of other cancer then it increases the risk of some types of leukemia. - Chemicals – There are some of the chemicals including benzene is present in gasoline which is used by the chemical industry increases the risk of some types of leukemia. - Family history – If any member of your family is suffered with any type of leukemia and it increases the risk of certain types of leukemia. 14 Comments Add yours Well explained LikeLiked by 1 person Thank you 😊 LikeLiked by 1 person well topic LikeLiked by 1 person Thank you 😊 May Allah protect us from such diseases. 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"Hmmm that was Monday… September 26, 2013 I can’t believe that last post was only 3 days ago… A lifetime seemed to have gone by since… Monday morning I wrote some… then Tuesday came.. and with it Kimberly, fresh from California… that was a whole post in itself… And now I sit here, I should sleep as last night that did not happen… at my age when I miss the beauty sleep the beast really shows up!! OK, so lets go back to Monday morning… Show tonight… I am preparing a bit nervously, the last show we played had seemed like an uphill climb, a battle to survive. I often have this feeling that no one wants to hear my music, they want to hear the hits. Then there had been a lack of teamship with my drummer and on to of that, guitar troubles and, and, and… when it starts it is hard to stop the mind from spinning in worry. I showered, got dressed then headed out in the night, up to Istiklal from Galata tower. First stop, Giolitti for a “to go” espresso. They know me there by now, what I drink, how to prepare it. A few laughs and I continued on, turning down on Bayloz sokak, by Chillout, I went in for a quick hello, a few more laughs and then onto the back streets of Beyoğlu leading to Kara Kedi. The people on these back streets have come to recognize me; the woman with the instrument on her back who passes here on late evenings. Through the Balik pasag, lower onto the brothel street where the girls hang half naked out of barred windows trying to lure in customers while the pimps wait across the alley. A few more blocks and I am just a few doors away from Kara Kedi. I feel good “going to work” I hope all goes well. At the building’s door, an old man always sits , keeping an eye on the premises, we greet each other and I climb up the 3 – 4 flights of stairs. My beautiful friend Maryam is there, she works there, it’s always such a joy to see her. Then I see Mar, Mar was “my savior” that day at Chillout when the place had been gassed by police. We have a special bond. I go set up, we do sound check, we’re ready. It starts well, and it gets better, then a saxophone player joins us and it gets really beautiful. At one point I ask the usual: “How are you doing out there?” to which of course no one responds and I continued… “Because I am so happy! Really happy” and laughed. Flatmates and a Chillout crew recruited by Yuksel came out to the show. I heard after the fact that they really enjoyed. We played two sets. I played my new song, yeah, a new one that I’m quite happy with. I was hoping to dance but the crowd quickly dispersed when we were done. Sometimes the Sunday night is full of fire other times people have to get up early or they partied all week end and they go home or wherever they go early. Maryam and I climbed on to the roof, sat under a moon that was still pretty substantial and we chatted. After a while 4 of the guys came up to join us. Rain started. We went back inside and the drops of rain turned into a downpour. The place got cold, as the roof is partly open and there are no windows to the street. I heard a big “smash” turned around and saw that the plan was now to make a fire in the fireplace so someone was busy destroying an already broken chair to feed the flames. We sat around the fireplace listening to music and watching the flames dance. Another magical moment in Istanbul. I feel very blessed to be here among them. To be privy to these moments of beautiful humanity. I headed into the night. It is a first time for a wet walk back from the gig. There has virtually been no rain until mid-September in Istanbul. The streets shine from the water, the mood is softer, no one harasses me, but maybe it’s because I have pledged to not feel anger or feel victimized anymore. We create our reality. It’s easy to forget sometimes. A few steps from home, a cute black and white cat came towards me, I pet her. I smile. What a simple great moment. I get home, unlock the gate, lock the gate. Unlock the door, lock the door in darkness, I climb up the stairs. Put down the bag and the guitar. as My good friend Asbjorn would say: We did good. Monday oh, woke up late… I wasn’t planning to get up so late but so it is… There are many things to do… Kimberly is coming for a few hours between Tuesday and Wednesday on her way to Germany, I am planning to go to Konya for the end of the Mystic Music Festival then travel a bit… yeah, I’m gonna hit the road for a week or two, depending on how things go… so I need to book my flight out, get ready for Kimberly and prepare for my trip… I need a backpack and some walking shoes. I check my email : translation job in the mailbox. An old client of mine. This is good. A good start. It’s also mom’s birthday and I cannot forget to call. But first things first : Espresso. Later when I return home, I call mom it’s her birthday. I dial. Success, my timing was perfect as we just had enough time to catch up before her friends came to whisk her away for a birthday lunch. The phone rings. “Are you busy” “no” “Still wanna go for tea?” “yes” “Where do you want to go?” “We could do the passage or Galata tower” we opt for the passage. “I’ll be there in 12 minutes.” I was in the midst of figuring out my credit card transaction for the flight, I dropped everything and went. Friends. I have never so appreciated the value of friends than in the last couple of years.. I feel so happy he’s my friend. I wish I could hug him. I am laughing out loud, so much fun, he has an incredibly sharp mind. After much laughter and conversation we head back out to Chillout. After debating for a while, he talks about going for a ride (motorcycle) but then decides against because there was no “practical” reason.. I said, well then ride one for me! and he says: You want to ride? Of course! So we went to Pierre Loti. The view is astounding. Another tea. We sit there talk, enjoy the night… the tea house lights go off. time to go. We ride back.. it’s so cool to ride. From Chillout I walk back home. Smiling. It’s amazing. So, so, so amazing. I do the translation… Meditate. Thank you. Tuesday… well that turned out wild… I went to the airport to get Kimberly. Waited 3 hours searched for 1 hour all over… No Kimberly… I am a bit concerned. I check with the airline, yes she was on. Yes she landed… but she is nowhere to be found at the terminal.. that will be the next installment! hugs all around…! Fish market in Karaköy we spotted where we wanted to go as the sun was heading down this was the view across with me was Michelangelo, my ex flat mate we met on the street as I was coming back home from having coffee with my very good buddy Sarah… so it was double friends whammy… here’s a photo of me… yeah, there are few of those I know! the view kept evolving with the setting sun and the lights going on at the mosque across here’s the panoramic view… pretty cool eh?! then we started going crazy on the “panoramic” function on my camera… walking back through the market along the street traffic… looks like New York! then we tried to use it the other way… cat playing with a digital light a kid was waving around… then it was close to the tower and we kind of went nuts… I was laughing so hard… especially with this one… that is on the square around the tower a good one of the tower! Galata that is… we walked back towards my place, Bin Bavul, vintage clothing store… we hung out a bit more, then Miche left and I took my bağlama went downstairs, Yula joined, Fehmi was there.. we talked.. I played, ordered Chinese soup, hung out some more… the nights are getting cold! it’s amazing… 17C feels SO cold… A “friends” day that was really heart warming… made me reconsider my thoughts of late… I’m pondering, pondering… I need to not throw the baby with the bath water… This day was blessed and I am deeply grateful. More moon, more images and decisions. September 20, 2013 The moon was shining bright tonight and called me… actually, after what took place I just wanted fresh air. I am a big fan of air… lots of it. A big fan of the moon too… and not of big fan of bullshit… Whassup? You ask. Well, I’ve been here for 3 and a half months. It’s been awesome in so many ways… it’s been amazing, mind blowing, exciting, freeing, challenging… all sorts of things I really love. The one thing that has been shitty, and I use the word meaning it, is the bağlama learning… it has just not been happening. Lets politely say that there are major cultural differences that make it really hard for a white, foreign, single woman to be taken seriously. I am tired of getting approached as a “loose” woman. Being touched when I don’t want to. Being freakin’ manipulated as if I was the last idiot to come in town. As a westerner, I tend to expect to be treated as a human being. You know… basic respect. Basic communication skills. Basic professional courtesy. Tonight I reacted. Finally. Because since I’ve been here, I have been trying to be polite while figuring out what was going on, not wanting to judge or not being patient enough (which is an easy thing for me..) But tonight it was my spirit that spoke instead of my analytical mind and my spirit said NO. THE PUCK STOPS HERE. (A very Canadian expression) Tonight I was going to be Luongo on a good day. Ken Dryden during the good ol’ Montreal days. I was going to be a Boston Bruins equivalent of Tim Thomas : fucking invincible. (for the non-hockey initiated all these are legendary hockey goalies) I was supposed to meet with my teacher. First it was going to be at 6…. then it’s 7:30 and now I have to cab it to his place… and I started to feel annoyed… I was expecting to meet somewhere in a public place. Because there were some things I wanted to speak up about: like how at some point he starts getting his hands over me a little too far for my own comfort… There has been in his defense some really good moments, moments of what felt like honest friendship and kinship. I have learned many things… But no baglama program, that was something we were going to do 2 months ago and that still has not materialized. So now we’re going to meet at his place… nothing fundamentally wrong, I had been there before but… it’s a residential area which meant that it might be hard to find my way back home after the meeting. I really have this thing… I have to be independent, able to leave when I want. I was on the phone when I was told about where to meet and suddenly my spirit screamed at me: NO. THIS AIN’T HAPPENING LIKE THIS. PERIOD. I was shocked into silence… I said: “I dunno why… Sorry… I’m not going to do this. I’m not comfortable with this.” At first I had no idea what the hell was going on with me, except for this VERY strong inner voice saying “Hell no.” and I accepted to listen. He said: “When you feel OK call me back”. I hung up very confused. Then I wrote him a text saying that I wasn’t comfortable to meet at his place to which he made fun of me, pretty much calling me a coward. To which I replied : it’s not about fear, it’s about respect. It’s about being respected as a human being. Would you grope a male colleague sitting in your car with you? I asked. Now I am angry. But a good kind of angry, the kind that is about not letting anyone push me around anymore. Needing air, I decided to go out for a walk. I put my boots on. My ass kicking boots. When I wear these, no one messes with me… you know my black, tough, heavy, motorcycle boots. I grabbed my camera. I headed out tall and strong. Then I saw this cute cat. I smiled. OK. I thought. “Don’t just be angry. Forgive. but don’t take the crap anymore. The truth… the truth is that this ain’t working out and that’s fine. The truth is that I am getting impatient because I’m not riding the curves… I’m idling in a parking lot thinking about how not to do the wrong things…. Not my style. I’ve catered to everyone’s mood so far but mine. That is now over. The moon was out and I resumed last night photo adventure with the full moon. I checked myself again: tall, strong, self determined and I thought : fuck all of ’em who will not respect me as a human being. I don’t need to bend over for anyone to do music. I can make some freakin’ awesome music on my own. I’ve waited long enough being politely Canadian, trying to respect, trying not to ruffle anyone’s sensibilities while I let them stomp me all over… Fuck that. I came here because this place is amazing, because Turkish music is amazing. I came here to see this crazy land, to walk in Rumi’s steps and to see where Asik Veysel lived. Where the Amazons roamed. I came here to feel the wind of the steppe on my face… Imma gonna do that. Period. All the people who see me as a yabanci, as a foreigner to rip off can go to hell. There are some impossibly awesome people here and Imma gonna find them. At the first hint of bullshit you’ll hear me say : “watch my dust.” There is going to be some high firin’ going on if things are not right. (wink to Asbjorn here) So down the streets I went and here is the harvest… motorcycles… yeah.. back streets of Beyoglu cutey pie cat Yeah…. mad isn’t it. Like a movie set So I am walking around my neck craned hunting the moon between buildings, looking for something to capture… and for the first time since I’ve been here… I feel like me. I look at people in the eye and tell them iyi akşamlar, (good evening) men or women. I’m being me. Enough of the PC crap. Oh how liberating this is… I’m not angry anymore, I am determined. I am free. doesn’t he look like a hard worker? I think he does.. Then I met Yuksel on the way back. I stopped at the ChillOut, had food there, my little photo journey took over 2 hours! I was hungry. It was good to see Tuba and Feza. Yes there are some AMAZING souls here and I love them from the bottom of my heart. I told them that I will be hitting the road. Yes. Made my decision. I will see my friend Kimberly who is on her way to Germany and will stop here for 24 hours on September 24th. Then I’ll leave for Konya, Rumi’s hometown.. There is the Mystic Music Festival taking place. From there, the adventure will proceed. I’ve been antsy, not liking the “settling down” lately and I realize that the discomfort was cause by myself, by acquiescing silently with conditions that I did not like. it’s actually always so simple… There is going to be much to in the next 5 days… need a back pack and walking shoes… I feel good. I feel aligned with the life vectors, finally. One last show at Kara Kedi next Sunday with Eren… and maybe I’ll find the time to go see Hagia Sofia before I leave for the great open roads… here… in Turkey! 😉 Love to you all my friends. So much love… xxx Istanbul night textures September 19, 2013 Went for a walk with the camera, one never knows, one had fun. full moon night. of course there was a mosque on the way, then city lights and adverts… then I took up this sinewy road. and the textures started to reveal themselves Then I was back on Istiklal and the crowds were dense and I just headed home. On the way I saw my friends at Ozan Muzik and stopped for a while, got to listen to some songs from Ufuk on baglama… and the night ended. Trying to get to bed early. I’ve had issues lately with vertigo… like very serious dizziness where the whole room spins like mad, so much so that I get motion sickness… I read about it… I need to do a little “maneuver” that is supposed to help cure this… other than that.. all is good. görüşürüs… OMG!!!!!! Went for a walk September 13, 2013 After practicing my Turkish then music for a number of hours I set out for a walk. At the Tunel end of Istiklal, the police was already setting up I took some back streets I don’t usually take and saw quite a few little places I want to come back to. Arriving at Taksim Square, this view was there… then when you looked around, right and left much, much police were set up. I went across the square, into places I don’t normally go and saw this sign, I guess for some, this could look like Nirvana after all that has happened and all that might come. a few panoramic views… I like those! I walked the rest of the way, despite all the police presence it is a peaceful night (so far) in Beyoglu. I stopped for espresso, got a double, some chocolate.. I’m ready now to go back to practice … All my love. I. Aug 19th shooting in Beyoglu September 5, 2013 I sit there drinking tea. I’m thinking of the show coming up tonight, we were to meet at 7:30, then 8:00 then 8:30 and now 9… I made my way so I could be close, now it’s going to be a bunch of waiting around. I have the guitar, the amp and a bag full of stuff so I don’t really want to walk around carrying all this. I am in a back street of Beyoglu. A hairdresser across, a few restaurants, there is a mother cat and one baby across the street sitting together. Voices rise. A fight. I look down the street, it’s pretty crowded. I see a man fighting another man. They are yelling, and of course, I don’t understand anything they say. But the violence is incredible. A woman inserts herself in the melee, she is literally thrown away, skittering on the cobble stones. One man is so angry, he hits the other man repeatedly with all his might. It is pure rage. At one point he kicks the other man who is down at this point with such ardor that he lifts himself off the ground, lands on his ass with a painfully audible thump and gets back up as if spring loaded to keep hitting the other man. There is a bit of a crowd around. The scuffle moves close to a black motorcycle parked there, they push it over. I see the bike slowly toppling down slowly to that very moment in time where gravity wins, takes a hold of the bike and throws it to the ground. I see it lightly bouncing off it’s plastic fairing. Back to the men, the very angry one has his right arm up. Something black in it. Is it what I think it is? I keep staring incredulously as he waves the thing around with one hand and fights with the other. Yes. It is. It is a hand gun. This feels so unreal, yet part of me sees how real it is. I see the hand waving and registers that this thing could be fired at anytime, in any direction. I look around, there is a doorway open, right next to my street seat, I start to make a move. Four shots are fired. The sound is deafening. It feels like my head swells from the inside in reaction to this sound. Hanging the doorway two more young guys are already there, watching the scene ready to duck. A child comes in running full tilt up the stairs, as if he is running for his life, totally terrified. I think of this for a second. Why am I not running? I was actually craning my neck along the two young guys to try to see what was going on. Then I thought of how stupid we were doing this… I moved in, thinking I was safe, only to stare ahead and see that it is a frosted glass window… this is not going to protect me. I move behind the marble door frame. I realize that this is a death trap if this guy ever was to come in as there is nowhere to go… Outside, I think there might have been more shots but honestly I don’t know. The guy runs up the street. I came out swiftly as I suddenly remember that I left my guitar, my amp and my bag right there on the street. I am stunned. Everyone around is. We look at each other and don’t say a word. I couldn’t tell anyone what I think anyways so I sit there, my body rigid, my mind reeling over such violence that happened so close, so quickly. People gather around the place where bullet shells fell. My head hurts in a strange psychological way. Such violence, the sound of the gun the aural depiction of that violence. How can one get so angry… People start to talk. I can’t say anything… it is strange to sit in silence… My phone rings, Pery, “I need a favor from you? Could you buy strings for tonight?…” “…Yeah… for sure…” I’m thinking how close this was. I’m thinking I could have filmed the whole thing… I’m thinking why did I stay there immobile? I’m thinking how can one be so angry? I’m thinking that I could not even describe the man if I had to. I’m thinking that it is strange the way my body reacted to this sound. A little boy grabs his little sister smiling. Cars come down the street, honking their horns, life goes on. Today." ". We would all like to believe our customers will give us a pass this year due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the disruption of 2020 has had largely the opposite effect on customer sentiment and their demand for new products, services, and digital experiences. 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More important IMO is having the mic audible in the headphones “master” signal. It’s part of the master output, so “master” cue should include it. Being able to fully adjust the grid (BPM) on the hardware. Fixing the FX that were broken by v1.5. Providing a more sensible level for recording, with a limiter as we have on master output. Ability to copy files from USB/SD to internal drive. Display of artist (not just title) on decks (existed previously but was removed!). There’s probably more but that’s a start. in fact they have been working on it for quite a while on this beta. Years ago, those on the Denon team updated us much more often on the progression of updates … now they are much less present. … and I would also add editing of track tags directly with Engine OS. you will see that now due to the new restrictions for COVID, there will be new delays and silence. I think it is due to a very small dev team. But yes, we are waiting for a big upgrade and improvements. it seems quite evident to me that Denon has understood the mistake of releasing a software that is too incomplete and full of imperfections that is leaking water on all sides. By now the hardware products are out, I think rather that a new product will be redesigned from scratch, but this time they will have to be much more precise, professional and reliable. I’m lead to believe it’s coming very soon so probably my guess is next week for me personally the beta is perfect coming from DJing with turntables and a mixer for years spending clean fortune on vinyl.Having no updates no new features added these pieces of hardware are amazing what Denon provides us with so a few hiccups here and there I wouldn’t worry to much about. In terms of users needs, yes, you’re right. As far as your comments of leaky etc - I’d have said that those were fair comments about a year ago but not now. 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But no one really sat down in their seats, everybody stood and you no longer could move to the left or to the right to get a clear line of sight, because your seat number ticket didn’t allow you to. Unless you were in the stands. The elevation was good enough to get a clear line of sight, but if the person in front of you stood, then you had to stand and that had a flow on effect. But as time passed, the behaviours of people changed and they started to watch the concert sitting down, especially in the stands. And they held out their phones and watched it through the small screen, while they filmed it. But you’re at a rock show, goddamn it. Not at a cinema. Rant over and my kids looked at me, like, geez, what’s up with Dad!! 4 thoughts on “Watching Concerts” Wow! I had the same conversation with my kids a few years ago! Ha! Just trying to enlighten these kids these days to watch with their eyes instead a stupid screen.. lol. That’s all you can do! 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And now that I’ve taken TOM, I finally understand where the magic inside that silver wrapper comes from: the tight alignment of their business model and operating model! First, their business model: Food with Integrity. What does that mean, you ask? Fast, affordable, high-quality food. They are committed to sourcing the best ingredients they can find and preparing them by hand. In the CEO’s words, they deliver “fresh, local, sustainable ingredients, cooked with classic methods in an open kitchen where the customer can see everything, and served in a pleasing environment.” See – he can’t even explain their strategy without getting into their operating model! Chipotle has been so successful at scaling their business and operating model that they have created an entire new segment of the market: Fast Casual. And they manage to generate 25 to 26% margins, among the highest in the fast food industry. Here are some of the critical elements of their operating model that allow them to deliver that consistently across their 1,700 locations: Menu: Chipotle has a very streamlined menu with just four items – burrito, burrito bowl, tacos, and a salad. For each, there 5 different choices of protein, 2 types of rice, 2 types of beans, and 9 different kinds of salsa and toppings that customers can choose from. As a result Chipotle only has to stock 24 ingredients, which keeps costs, complexity, and waste down. But customers are still able to create more than 1,620 different combinations – a win / win if you ask me! Production: Food is prepared in an assembly line. There are typically 3 team members staffed at different points on the line – the first toasts tortillas and adds rice and beans, the second adds the proteins and salsa, and the final station adds toppings. By breaking up labor this way Chipotle is able to match cycle times, thus mitigating bottlenecks and keeping the line moving. As a result, Chipotle can fill as many as 300 orders per hour in top performing locations – that’s a burrito every 12 seconds! Furthermore, the customer walks down the line as their food is being prepared. This allows the customer to give the relevant Chipotle team member the information needed to complete that part of their order. As a result, Chipotle don’t need any fancy system to manage or track information systems – even more efficiency and cost savings! Don’t believe me? Ask this guy: Limited service: Customers order at the counter and bus their own tables, which eliminates the need for extra labor to serve customers and helps keep costs down. Close Relationships with Suppliers: High quality, responsibly produced ingredients are core to Chipotle’s business models. They don’t use ingredients that include GMOs, which are found in 80% of conventionally processed food, so have developed a rigorous selection and screening process to find suppliers that comply with their strict requirements. There are not very many suppliers that meet their requirements, so they are at a high risk of supply chain disruptions. To mitigate that risk and ensure consistency of supply, Chipotle spends considerable resources to build longstanding, collaborative relationships with suppliers. Also, it turns out, Chipotle even has a TV Show. That’s not relevant to their business nor operating model, but a fun fact I learned while researching this project. With, I’m off to Chipotle for some dinner! Sources: 4 thoughts on “The recipe to Chipotle’s success” Really interesting post! Part of the beauty of their operating model seems to be how simple and transparent their process, with customers following along and able to provide input as their burritos are made. Do you think this makes them vulnerable to competition, since everyone can see how they do things? It seems like this should be an easy thing to replicate, which makes it surprising to me that they have maintained such strong market share. Thanks for writing, Jackie – interesting post! As you know, I am very intrigued by the “healthy” (or in this case, healthier) fast-casual food business, and Chipotle has been a pioneer in the space. Recently, however, I have become skeptical of the company’s devotion to “high quality” ingredients. Chipotle made a big deal out of their announcement to switch to non-GMO foods, when there were only a couple of easy, inexpensive menu items they had to change (corn and oil). In fact, it still serves soda with GMO ingredients. (See this article for more:). This seems to have been more of a marketing play than a commitment to high-quality food and consumer health. What is the responsibility of fast-casual food chains in transparency and food education? Is Chipotle’s stated mission at odds with its actual products? And more recently, there has been an e.coli outbreak at a number of Chipotle locations. What measures does Chipotle take to ensure the quality and freshness of its ingredients? I am curious to see how/if Chipotle changes its operating model based on the illness outbreak. Hey Jackie, great post! Chipotle is always a fan favorite. The fascinating part about Chipotle’s operating model has always been the incredibly efficient assembly line they employ to make your food. Their ticket times (time from when the customer orders to when he/she walks away with food) consistently lead the industry, which creates huge value for customers who stop in for a quick lunch break. To your point, this is also great for Chipotle since it allows the company to push through a higher volume of customers per hour, which can drive down their labor as a % of sales (which are also typically industry leading). My question is how do you think Chipotle keeps demand for its products so high? Having low ticket times is great, but doesn’t completely explain why faithful customers like you go back so consistently and frequently. Is it the variety they offer? Or is the food just that good? The benefits Chipotle gains from its operating model seem to require high demand. Is that a concern for them going forward, as the concept may become stale (very little product innovation) or potentially critically damaged due to the recent e.coli scare? As a person who ate way too much Chipotle in college than I should have, thanks for posting this. As a Chipotle continues grow, the company will have to continue to maintain its service while achieving scale. There are a few issues that can compromise the quality of their food in that pursuit. For example, sourcing high quality ingredients from suppliers in adequate volume. Also, I believe the Fast Casual segment of the fast food market will continue to grow exponentially. However, I wonder whether this operating model can be implemented successfully when it comes to cuisine outside of traditional fast food offerings (i.e. burgers, burritos, pizza, and etc). If it can be, do you think will the rise of “Chipotle” like restaurants featuring Chinese or Indian food?" 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Want to give your morning routine a…facelift? Read how Leo Babauta of Zenhabits.net did that with his morning routine! You may be surprised but out of the healthy morning routines above, I am currently practicing each one of them except for the exercise one! Ouch! I would like to exercise in the morning, and feel great every time I have done it, but exercise currently belongs to my evening routine… And this is something you can do as well. Except for the breakfast routine, you can easily transfer each one of the others to the evening. This way, they will help you sleep better, thus you will wake up well-rested and happier, enjoy a better morning and a more productive day! How will you make your own healthy morning routine? What is a new healthy morning routine you want to establish? How can you accomplish that? Start today and decide if you’re going to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier to make that happen. - Plan your breakfast for the entire week, and shop for the ingredients. - Find the podcast for your meditation. - Set your workout clothes out the night before to remind yourself of your goal to exercise in the morning. - Prepare in advance for any tasks your family needs to do on the way out the door in the morning. Which one of the healthy morning routines are you already doing? Which ones will you adopt? Leave a comment below and share with us! Renée K. Biss and Lynn Hasher. Happy as a Lark: Morning-Type Younger and Older Adults Are Higher in Positive Affect. Emotion. 2012 Jun; 12(3): 437–441. Enhad A Chowdhury, Judith D Richardson, Geoffrey D Holman, Kostas Tsintzas, Dylan Thompson, and James A Betts. The causal role of breakfast in energy balance and health: a randomized controlled trial in obese adults. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Mar; 103(3): 747–756. Ikuko Kamada, Laurence Truman, Justine Bold, and Denise Mortimore. The impact of breakfast in metabolic and digestive health. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. 2011 Spring; 4(2): 76–85. Katie Adolphus, Clare L. Lawton, and Louise Dye. The effects of breakfast on behavior and academic performance in children and adolescents. Front Hum Neurosci. 2013; 7: 425.. Turakitwanakan W, Mekseepralard C, Busarakumtragul P. Effects of mindfulness meditation on serum cortisol of medical students. J Med Assoc Thai. 2013 Jan;96 Suppl 1:S90-5. Gillett, Rachel. How 19 highly successful people stay in shape. Business Insider. April 18,2016. Emmons RA, McCullough ME. Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. J Pers Soc Psychol. 2003 Feb;84(2):377-89. Bond DS, Raynor HA, Thomas JG, Unick J, Webster J, Ryder B, Vithiananthan S. Greater Adherence to Recommended Morning Physical Activity is Associated with Greater Total Intervention-Related Physical Activity Changes in Bariatric Surgery Patients.J Phys Act Health. 2017 Mar 2:1-18. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2016-0529. Alizadeh Z, Mostafaee M, Mazaheri R, Younespour S. Acute Effect of Morning and Afternoon Aerobic Exercise on Appetite of Overweight Women.Asian J Sports Med. 2015 Jun;6(2):e24222. doi: 10.5812/asjsm.6(2)20156.24222. Epub 2015 Jun 20." "Arcadia Teapot Welcome the outdoor paradise in and soothe your soul with the delicate, yet wild natural forms of Arcadia. One design in a gift box - Designed in the USA. Manufactured in China. MATERIAL & CARE - Porcelain and Stoneware with metal strainer - Not for use in microwave. 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First their is no way you can tell if your child is going to be a delinquent by 5, thats impossible. Second off there are a lot of people in prison or jail who were good kids. Third parents of those in jail should not get up and apologize, some of them most likely should, but their a lot of parents who take care of their kids just as well as they possibly can, and it doesnt take. The child takes half the responsibilty, your making it sound as if the bad kid or teenager or later adult is innocent and their only like they are because of their parents. Stop blaming the parents all the time, and lay some blame on the child or teenagers themselves. Completely agree with you on this one! just earlier this week a 16 year old teenage girl was raped by a 26 year old at a party after she passed out from getting drunk in our neighborhood. Tragic indeed, and glad the guy got caught. However, when one takes a look at the way the mother of the girl led her life its not altogether surprising to hear of the news. The mother has 4 children from 3 different fathers none of whom are involved in any way in the childrens lives. She cheated on her last husband (who was not the father of any of her kids) multiple times and finally left with her 4 children only to leave her kids alone with friends and other random former boyfriends for christmas to take off for a 2 week vacation as the kids are going through their 4th divorce. So with that as a role model for a parent, one has to sit down and question whether one couldnt see something tragic coming down the line inevitably! That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. That girl got raped because a 26 year old man felt entitled, had no respect, and is a piece of shit, end of story. What her mother did or didn't do has no bearing on a man deciding to rape a child. 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I hope and pray that the 118th will find someone worthy to represent them or that the incumbent will make you more of a priority and change some of his stances, such as the tolling of I-80. As I am no longer running, I feel compelled to tell you what else colored my decision. The other element to my decision was people in my own party. Yes, fellow Republicans. And I suppose what this comes down to isn’t one party or another – it is what is right for the people. I met with some resistance from Republicans who felt I should have worked for other state reps. They trotted out my former opponent’s resume, which includes working for people whom they wish to remove from office. (Why would they have wanted me to work for these people again?) They were willing to support someone they disagreed with instead of a young woman with a will to fight and a heartfelt desire to defend the best interests of the 118th and the interests of all Pennsylvanians, not to mention a woman whose ideals jived with their own. However, this was not the primary reason. Again, the primary reason is Mr. Right. Otherwise, I thought it might have, at the very least, been fun to try to win over these people. And, if not, prove them wrong, prove to them that I could have been their voice and worked tirelessly for them. However, I do want to give a special thanks to the West End Republicans of Monroe County. These people were willing to whole-heartedly throw their support behind a political newcomer, not even from their hometown. But they liked what I had to say. There is a lot of heart there and anyone who would take my place would find a wealth of tireless enthusiasm and great welcome from these wonderful people. I wasn’t even from their county, but we connected over a desire for a different direction for Pennsylvania. And to the many people who think I loathe Democrats, all of my bridesmaids are members of your party. But friendship, and the willingness to pull each other out of sticky situations definitely crosses the aisle. Though we disagree politically (I may loathe their ideals, and they may loathe mine), we are always there for each other. I hope that whichever party your next state representative is from will make the same commitment to you, because that is his responsibility. I hope that your next state rep can be truly a part of your communities, a part of your lives, and serve you proudly. God Bless you all! I only hope for the best for you! . Renee Butts 9 comments: Renee learned an important lesson early, a lesson other republicans who ran for office learned the hard way. bye bye knuckelhead I am saddened that Ms. Butts has decided not to make a go of it. She sounds very articulate and if she was having problems from members of her own party, then that's even worse. The GOP has to start working together in lockstep against the Dems and not themselves. BTW, Ms. Butts is far from being a knucklehead. Gort - WOW! I should be ashamed of myself for not having a clue about this considering this is in my back yard. thanx for the update Joe V DY would you please let us know just what Party affiliation you hold? I've read with you claiming to be a Democrat and now your advising Republicans how to win. Do you hold Democrat or Republican values? There is a difference and you're sending mixed messages. Personally, I don't care how you file, I'm just courious. Anon 12:49 Yesterday, I saw who looked to be Wil Toole putting up a campaign sign. I had a close look and wrote down his web site. When I looked at it last night, I thought it was Toole who was putting up signs. 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His attitude is expressed in Psa 62 and Psa 23 we see that he was occupied with Christ during his escape and that enabled him to think clearly without any emotional or arrogance sins. Psa 23:5; describes the internal battle of the soul that must be won before the external crisis envelops us. This is the principle of adversity is inevitable but stress is optional. Adversity is what circumstances do to you stress is what you do to yourself. Believing, remembering and recalling God's Word enables the believer to have an internal state of tranquility while the battle is waging all around them. No adversity is greater than God's Word of truth. David understood this, believed it, had confidence in it and rested in it. He deployed faith rest on the FLOT line of his soul. even before the overt visible adversity arrives. Believers often worry and fret about things that never happen. When they do they are losing the battle in the soul because of their failure to recall Gods Word, believe it, and apply it to their situation using the faith rest drill.. David had done this before when he faced Goliath without the use of the normal weapons of warfare. He recalled the promises that the Lord of the Armies aka the Lord Jesus Christ had given to Israel. Deut 11:22-27; He had absolutely no doubt that God would come through for him as promised. He understood that God honors his Word and that God's Word is the issue in life. 1Sam 17:45; Then David said to the Philistine, ""You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of the armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. Remember that every battle you face is the Lord's battle. Remember this when you are slogging through the adversities that God permits you to have in your life no matter how difficult they are. Psa 23:6; describes God's victory where Grace and prosperity pursued David all the days of his life. Grace and prosperity pursue as a result of the deployment of truth in the form of the problem solving devices on the FLOT line of the soul. The result of the deployment of the problem solving devices is maximum orientation to truth and its application of living grace and maximum blessing in dying grace. The success of a revolution depends on the strong delusion from satan's lie because people must reject God's Word of truth before they can become vulnerable to the satanic propaganda of revolutionists. God always provides truth before revolution. This means that revolution is the consequence of a maximum number of people using their free volition to reject God's Word of truth. No revolution can gain momentum apart from its involvement with the cosmic system. The cosmic system produces discontent with life in all categories and types of people it involves everyone not just the poor and the malcontented. Arrogance and strong delusion are required for revolutionary ideas to gain momentum with the general public. The general public therefore becomes the weapon forged by what they choose to believe. If the general public believes the satanic lies of the revolutionist it becomes a weapon that is wielded for change by the hard-core revolutionist. If the general public holds on to the establishment principles of God's Word of truth it becomes a weapon that is wielded by those who stand for establishment truth because they have God's Word of truth in their thinking. There will always be hard-core revolutionists and conspiracies but they cannot succeed without arrogance and strong delusion from the public lie becoming the public opinion of a majority of the people. This is the battle of the soul that is being waged in our nation at this time. Most revolutions also involve a civil war that becomes a struggle for power, violence or both. The Absalom revolution resulted in a civil war, as did the French, and Russian revolutions. If those who are engaging in the revolutionary change do not gain enough support from the general public, then civil war is inevitable because the civil war is ultimately waged between the forces that are seeking to usurp power, authority and control from those with establishment truth who possess it. Revolution is not the only cause of civil war. Politics is another cause. When politics starts a civil war, the issue is freedom. When revolution starts the civil war the issue is truth. The abolitionist revolutionaries whose cause was taken up by the northern politicians incited the American civil war. The ultimate decision was determined by the outcome of the civil war. In the case of the war between the states secession was rejected and owning slaves as property was outlawed. Politics is on the verge of causing another civil war in our country. This time the issue is internationalism, socialism, and a cradle to grave nanny state versus nationalism free enterprise capitalism and the freedom of self-determination. No matter how the civil war starts components of both revolution and politics involved are involved. In the case of the Absalom and David the civil war was started by revolution. Therefore, the issue in that war was truth. In this situation those who believed in truth in any of its three categories eventually rallied around David and followed him. Those involved in the arrogance of the cosmic system and who succumbed to the strong delusion from the public lie because they had rejected truth followed Absalom. After David gathered his troops together 2Sam 18:1-2; David's forces defeated Absalom's forces and Absalom was killed ending the revolution. 2Sam 18:14-18; When the public loses establishment thought and cannot see the difference between authoritarian government and totalitarian government revolution is inevitable. Because of their acceptance of criminality the Black lies matter mob cannot distinguish between authoritarian government and totalitarian government. This loss of thought is another factor that is causing dissension and potential for civil war in our country at this time. Authoritarian government provides the balance between authority and freedom in compatibility with the laws of divine establishment. Totalitarian government destroys freedom with the total ascendancy of one party or group, thereby creating tyranny. Both types of government can exist under different systems. The systems can include monarchy, oligarchy, republic, dictatorship, and democracy. Any of these can function under the laws of divine establishment and provide for the protection of freedom through authority. Democracy is the easiest form of government to revolt against because initially the people possess the power until they are deceived by the public lie and cede their power to a totalitarian oligarchy or dictator by revolting. This is what the progressive politicians are trying to accomplish with their goading of the malcontents into attacking the police who enforce the laws of our establishment based authoritarian government. Revolution usually results in the destruction of the authoritarian government and replacing it with a totalitarian type government that is a highly centralized government under the control of one political group, Examples of this are the communist revolutions in Russia, China, Korea, and Vietnam. It is imperative to distinguish between authoritarian government that secures the freedom of the individual, and totalitarian government that secures the power of the party and in the process destroys both personal and national freedom. Communism, Socialism and the welfare state always destroy freedom so they are always totalitarian. Establishment government provides authority for the protection of freedom. In authoritarian-type government, the laws of divine establishment provide the principles that authority functions under so the balance between freedom and authority is maintained. There are two categories of freedom. Temporal freedom that results when God imputes human life when one is born as a human being at first birth and spiritual freedom results when God imputes eternal life when one is born again at second birth. The laws of divine establishment define the correct protocol for temporal freedom and the royal family honor code defines the correct protocol for spiritual freedom. The laws of divine establishment never divorce freedom, privacy and property from authority, so that a good government always uses the laws of divine establishment to provide a system of authority that protects the freedom, privacy, and property of the individual. Totalitarianism uses the satanic lie of the ""equality of mankind"" as propaganda. If the general public is functioning in the arrogance this idea always appeals to them. This is the situation in the USA at this time. Revolution uses freedom to destroy freedom by attacking legitimate authoritarianism and replacing it with totalitarianism. The revolutionist uses the lying propaganda of ""Equality"", to attempt to gain power over the masses by exploiting their strong delusion in a coup d'etat that removes the legitimate power of legitimate authority and replaces it with tyranny. The citizens of our nation have very important choices to make and the consequences of those choices will either be freedom from God's word of truth or tyranny from satan's lie. Because of the perpetuation of the Angelic Conflict throughout the course of human history the citizens of every nation in every generation must choose. The present generation of our nation is making this choice right now and the results of the choice will have serious consequences. Deut 30:15-20; Joshua 24:14-15; Because God always honors His Word under the principle of sowing and reaping good choices enhance and improve future options, bad choices limit and reduce future options. 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Her female leads are generally strong women, confident and successful career-wise, but conflicted in their personal lives. They also typically wind up as a couple with the male co-star, a trap The Intern mercifully avoids with its May-December leads in favor of showing that a genuine friendship is possible between a grown man and younger woman. While the script probably focused on Jules, De Niro’s Ben owns the movie and is the reason to watch the film. As the New York Times put it in their review title: She’s the Boss, but He’s the Star. He is totally charming and believable as the retired widower who just wants to offer his experience and advice, without trying to play the “more experienced” card at anything but life. When he spends time with Jules’ daughter, any image of Travis Bickle and Vito Corleone go right out the window in favor of Mr. Rogers in a suit and tie. 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VAMPIRELLA #1, #2, and #3 Copyright © 1969 War've never seen these stories before, so thanks for posting them. I must admit that they are a bit cruder in appearance than what I am used to seeing from other early Vampi tales that I have encountered. I guess those Filipino artists who came on board later ahd a greater visual appeal for me. Some fans preferred the Spanish artists, but I always liked the Filipino artists, myself. I admit I haven't looked at Vampi for many years, and virtually nothing that has been published since Warren shut down his publishing operation." "The Justine Bag is a practical little purse for your going out essentials. Whether you're going out shopping or off to a cocktail party, the Justine is the perfect accessory for an effortlessly stylish look. The Scallop print is an archival Susan Unger print -- a graphic interpretation of the Mediterranean waves. We love elegance of the black suede with color highlights in this version of Justine.." 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Publication Date: October 30, 2014 JWD Press Formats: Ebook, Paperback ISBN: 978-1503038844 Pages: 196 Genre: Historical Fiction. Her one and only friend, Hetty, the family maid, warned her not to disobey them but Iona couldn’t help herself. Iona’s quirk of counting steps may have been overlooked but when her mother and father learned of her exploits in the woods near her home in Ithaca, New York, she was taken to the town doctor. The doctor took one look at her self-cut short, mangled hair, learned of her bizarre behavior, and declared her insane. At Willard Asylum on Seneca Lake there were plenty of activities to occupy her, including the job she procured working in the barn. Besides, she knew she was not anything like the crazy patients that banged their heads against the cinder walls until they bled or ran naked through the hallways. She was disobedient, that was true, and she would change. If only her parents would accept her correspondence and allow her to return home. Iona’s new roommate, Cat, made every night a fight for survival.. Buy the Book About the Author Julie Dewey is the author of four novels, including Forgetting Tabitha: The Story of an Orphan Train Rider, One Thousand Porches, The Back Building, and Cat, Book 1 of the Livin Large Series. Two have been on Amazon’s Top 100 Book List. She resides in Central New York with her husband and two children. For more information please visit Julie Dewey’s website. You can also connect with her on Facebook. The Back Building Blog Tour Schedule Monday, December 22 Review at 100 Pages a Day – Stephanie’s Book Reviews Wednesday, December 24 Review at Peeking Between the Pages Friday, December 26 Spotlight at The Never-Ending Book Saturday, December 27 Spotlight at Broken Teepee Monday, December 29 Review at Historical Fiction Connection Tuesday, December 30 Spotlight at Let Them Read Books Wednesday, December 31 Spotlight at Just One More Chapter Guest Post at Historical Fiction Obsession" " 24, 2015 BRIAN M. YOSHII, Claimant/Appellee-Appellant,v.STATE OF HAWAI'I, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I, Employer/Appellant-Appellee, Self-Insured, and FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAWAII, LTD., Third-Party Administrator/Appellant-Appellee Editorial Note: This decision is published in table format in the Pacific and Hawai'i reporter. APPEAL FROM THE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS APPEALS BOARD. (CASE NO. AB 2010-169 (2-08-46774)). Herbert R. Takahashi, Rebecca L. Covert, Davina w. Lam, (Takahashi & Covert), for Claimant/Appellee-Appellant Brian M. Yoshii. Paul A. Brooke, (Leong Kunihiro Lezy & Benton), for Self-Insured, Employer/Appellant-Appellee, State of Hawai'i, University of Hawai'i, and Third-Party Administrator/Appellant-Appellee First Insurance Company of Hawai'i, Ltd. Foley, Presiding Judge and Fujise, J., with Ginoza, J., dissenting. MEMORANDUM OPINION Claimant/Appellee-Appellant Brian M. Yoshii (Yoshii) appeals from the March 21, 2012 Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Board)[1] Decision and Order (D& O) in favor of Yoshii's employer, Employer/Appellant-Appellee State of. Hawai'i, University of Hawai'i (State), and Third-Party Administrator/ Appellant-Appellee First Insurance Company (First Insurance), finding Yoshii did not sustain a compensable injury to his right knee on October 30, 2008 at his place of employment, the University of Hawai'i's Leeward Community College (LCC). The D& O reversed, in part, the May 13, 2010 Decision (Decision) by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (Director) in favor of Yoshii. On appeal, Yoshii requests that this court reverse the D& O and allow the Director's Decision to stand. BACKGROUND On October 30, 2008, the date of the incident giving rise to this claim, Yoshii was employed by LCC as a Cook II. Yoshii's workday was between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The incident occurred at 3:30 p.m. Yoshii orally reported this incident to his employer and followed up with a written "" Report of Work-Related Injury/Illness,"" (Report) completed on November 18, 2008. In this written Report, he listed the "" Date of Injury"" as "" 10-30-08,"" the "" Time of injury"" as "" 3:30 p.m.,"" and described the event leading to the injury as follows: Walking down the loading dock stairway [] and I steped [sic] on my right foot the wrong way hurting my right calf. I had very sharp pain and couldn't move for about 2-3 minutes. Then I had a very hard time getting in to our vehicle. Yoshii identified the body part involved and extent of injury as "" Right calf muscle strain."" First Insurance denied the claim pending investigation. On or about December 15, 2008, a notice of First Insurance's denial was sent to Yoshii, along with the instruction that if he wished to "" protect [his] benefit rights,"" the enclosed Form WC-5, "" Employee's Claim for Workers' Compensation Benefits,"" (Form WC-5) should be returned within thirty days.[2] On March 11, 2009, Yoshii filed his Form WC-5 for the October 30, 2008 injury. Yoshii again listed the "" Date of Accident"" as "" 10-30-08"" and "" Time of Injury"" as "" 3:30 p.m."" and described how the accident occurred as "" Walking down loading dock stair stepped on my right foot and felt sharp pain in my leg"" and the injury/illness as "" Torn ligament on right knee both inside and outside."" No amendment-of this claim appears of record.[3] A hearing on Yoshii's claim was had on March 23, 2010. On May 13, 2010, the Director[4] issued his Decision, determining that Yoshii suffered a compensable injury to his right knee on October 30, 2008 and awarding "" such medical care, services and supplies as the nature of the injury may require."" [5] The Director based his determination on Yoshii's March 11, 2009 Claim and Yoshii's treating physician, Dr. Ragunton's, reports dated March 30, 2009, and disregarded the reports of Drs. Mihara and Davenport. Although the Director recognized in his "" Principles of Law"" that workers compensation benefits can be awarded for an "" employee who suffers a personal injury either by accident arising out of and in the course of employment or by disease proximately caused by or resulting from the nature of the employment,"" (emphasis added), the Director made no findings of fact regarding any disease caused or resulting from the nature of Yoshii's employment and appears to have based his award to Yoshii solely on Yoshii's claim of injury on October 30, 2008. Yoshii initially appealed from the Director's Decision to the Board on May 19, 2010, but in light of his notice of intent to withdraw his appeal, the Board eventually dismissed his appeal and designated the State as Appellant on October 5, 2010. In its October 5, 2010 First Amended Pretrial Order, the Board summarized the issues presented as follows: a. Whether [Yoshii] sustained a personal injury to the right knee on October 30, 2008, arising out of and in the course of employment. b. Whether the disability certifications from [Drs. Ragunton, Oishi, and Oki] should be stricken from the record pursuant to Section 12-10-75 [HAR]. c. Whether the report of [Dr. Davenport] dated June 4, 2009 should be stricken from the record pursuant to Section 12-10-75, [HAR]. No objections to, nor further amendments of this order appear of record. A hearing de novo was had on May 11, 2011 upon the submissions of the parties and the testimony of Yoshii. Of note is Yoshii's testimony regarding the events of October 27[6] and 30, 2008 : CHAIRMAN THOM: You know, on October 27, '08 [sic], you stood up in the theaters at Kapolei and you felt pain in your right leg. Is that right? THE WITNESS: Correct. CHAIRMAN THOM: And this has been described as right" "Are you looking for a respite after a long flight or planning a return trip? Browse hotels nearby. 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I am sure ocean structure should be mostly submerged so that during severe weather (tropical storms of any category), the stress and strain on the ocean structure can be minimized by going into greater depth. OTEC thermal resource is below the ocean surface so that above surface structure only needs to help locate the OTEC plant and provide communication links. I want to share my proposal for a basically submerge OTEC power plant design. I hope you are willing to open up my attached Word file when I send the file to you. I am sure a lot more details need to be included before testing any hardware. I include some cost estimate of my OTEC proposal. OTEC should be able to provide electricity (for Hawaii) at 2 cents per kilo-watt-hour. Islands may be defined as ocean structures with above surface portion. Because OTEC energy resource is below the surface, OTEC energy island only need small above surface portion. Is there going to be another OTEC symposium in 2016?" "11-26-07 Viktor Yushchenko: What Stalin did to Ukranians 75 years ago was genocideRoundup: Talking About History. More Comments: Arnold Shcherban - 12/11/2007 As Nazis blamed the Jews for every evil in the world, today's Ukranian nationalists blame Russians Bolsheviks (including great number of Bolsheviks of Jewish descent) for all tragedies experienced by Ukraine in 20th century. The truth about so-called Holodomor, what they christened famine and drought of 1930s, is much more simple and complicated at the same time than the blaming game. The Soviet archives definitively show that there was no deliberate ""genocide"", no ""state-organized starvation"", in attempt to suppress the national interests of the overwhelming majority of Ukrainian people. The collectivization and established from above grain quotas forced on Ukranian peasants was criminal and brutal action, as it was such when perpetrated against the will of any other national group of peasantry in the Soviet Russia, but it accounted for just minor percentage of collectivized peasants (the majority entered the kholhozes voluntarily) on one hand and the victims of famine and drought, on another. The number of deaths presented by President Yushchenko (10M) is mythical and far above (by millions) the estimate an unbiased observer may come up with based on any direct or relevant statistical figures found in the archives. The books and films issued on the West (in Canada and the US) that actually modernized and stimulated the notion of Holodomor have been long ago denounced for many factual lies, distortions, obvious exaggerations, and interpretations. By shamelessly throwing his support to the man-created myth of Holodomor, President Yushchenko just making an attempt to boost the reputation of his faling corrupted oligarchical regime and to soften the sentence of history about his" "1-9-09 Jim Sleeper: How Dysfunctional is Israel?Roundup: Historians' Take One night in the 1960s, drunken teenagers in Palmer, Massachusetts decided to spook kids at a Jewish, Hebrew-speaking summer camp. They hurled bottles and catcalls, terrifying 12-year olds in their beds. Two Israeli camp counselors raced into the woods like raging bulls, intending to give the townies more than an escort to the local cops. They didn't catch them, but they set up martial patrols, scaring the campers as much as the rowdies, who never returned. I am not telling this story to be comical or exculpatory at a time when the UN and the Red Cross have reinforced Darryl Li's claim, presented here on Jan. 4, that Israel has turned Gaza from a Bantustan into an internment camp and worse. I am telling it to offer a glimpse into a part of the Israeli psyche, a mindset that antedates the rockets of today and of 2006, the suicide bombings of 2002 and even the war around Israel's founding in 1948. It's a mindset that often misjudges its circumstances and responds dysfunctionally: In 1995, the Israeli law student Yigal Amir said that he'd assassinated Yitzhak Rabin because Rabin would""give our country to the Arabs"" and""we need to be cold-hearted."" In 1994, Baruch Goldstein, a Jew from Brooklyn, massacred 29 Palestinians at prayer, prompting me to take a stand that was also a confessional. (Called, ""Massacre in Israel Forces a Hard Look Inward,"" it's the fourth and last item on the pdf.) We all know where this mindset comes from. If we're honest, we also know that there's a dysfunctional mindset among Arabs that antedates Israel's outrages: (It wasn't Israel, for example, that blocked a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza from 1948 to 1967.) Each side now thinks that it's a Warsaw Ghetto resisting the Nazis - Palestinians against a racist, expansionist horde of real-estate speculators and militarists, Israelis against a raging sea of 100 million Arabs whose demagogues act as if .01 percent of the Middle East can't be home to a people Immanuel Kant tellingly called""these Palestinians who are living among us,"" thereby tapping swift, dark undercurrents that would soon surface across Europe. Each side is right enough about the history to be impervious to the other's moralizing and emoting, especially when the moralizers shrug or keep silent about 1948-1967, or about certain massacres, and suicide bombers or aerial bombings. M.J. Rosenberg reminds us of George Orwell's observation that""All nationalists [and their apologists, I would add] 'our' side ... The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them."" Even some who acknowledge their own side's excesses consider them justified in the excruciating balance of history and necessity. So say apologists for the desperation behind the suicide bombings and rockets that have hit Israel. And so say apologists for Israel's responses, the walls and policies that have turned Gaza, especially, into an internment camp. But Orwell's comment reminds us that selective moralism can prove as dysfunctional and destructive as the atrocities it ignores or tries to excuse. Pondering this ancient and awful habit, I can't help thinking of certain high-born WASP and Jewish writers of the 1930s and 1940s, so guilt-ridden or enraged about the American bourgeois duplicity in their own upbringings that they couldn't see through Stalin, even as millions writhed in his prisons and graves. The self-proclaimed enemy of their own despised pasts had become their friend. Orwell had to contend with such myopia in 1944, when his Animal Farm couldn't find a British publisher because the politically correct, parlour left couldn't tolerate even his thinly veiled send-up of the USSR. Similarly, some new leftists of the 1960s -- bred in at least modest comfort, as the Port Huron Statement famously noted, and somewhat guilt-ridden about it -- considered the dysfunctional Black Panthers and some of the worst Third World demagogues to be noble because they gave good rhetoric and some social services. But it wasn't only the left: Many conservative Britons and Americans cottoned to Hitler and Mussolini before 1939; others later became apologists and enablers of Chile's Pinochet or the Argentine junta, or of Ahmed Chalabi and worse. Years ago I examined such delusional apologists for oppression on both right and left, while reviewing Paul Hollander's neo-connish but smartly aimed Political Pilgrims. I commend this review to anyone whose fine-spun rage at their American and/or Jewish pasts has driven them to seek deliverance either in Jewish nationalism and hatred of Arabs in the blinding clarity of the Judaean desert, or in the loathsome submission for which Allah's enforcers Hassan Nasrallah, Khaled Mashaal, Ismail Haniyah, and Mahmoud Zahar are preparing both Shiites and Palestinians, all the more so if Israel disappears. Let me explore, in this and the next few paragraphs, a few reasons why the leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas do get a rather generous pass from critics of Israel who have long found the Jews a remarkably attractive dumping ground for their displaced self-loathing. Then I'll get back to Israel's dysfunctions. From New Zealand and Australia to South Africa and Canada and the U.S, not to mention London, excoriating the Jews seems an almost genetic compulsion in an annoyingly large proportion of English-speaking whites whose forebears seized other people's lands and slaughtered and enslaved the peoples themselves -- not because the Brits were seeking refuge from annihilation at home but because they were as rapacious then as they are hypocritical now. I once stopped an Australian who was ranting on and on about the Israelis by telling him,""I agree with you completely that all whites should leave Australia"" -- something he hadn't said --""for doing what you say the Israelis have done, except for the fact that some of you came to Australia in chains when the British first began appropriating it for a penal colony."" In the recent movie""Australia,"" that country indulges in a grand, lachrymose reminiscence about its safely dead or subdued Aborigines, much as Americans waxed poetic about Indians a few decades after their final submission. Mightn't what Israel is doing remind them rather too closely for comfort of something they actually did far more brutally and completely and were never condemned or corrected for doing? I once confronted a genteel New England WASP who called Palestinian suicide bombers""incredibly brave martyrs"" -- and who owns a colonial home on the banks of Connecticut River, which his forebears swindled from the Pequots before slaughtering them. I assured him that I will give his address and his child's Manhattan address to incredibly brave American Indian suicide bombers, should any arise to redress the outrages he still profits from. He told me that I had been hurtful, but I had thought it hurtful of him to admire the blowing up of parents and children who were no different from him and his kids, except that possibly they were more innocent. I am not claiming that one imperialism justifies another. I am doubting that Israelis are the imperialists it pleases their European and American critics to think they are when really the critics are writhing in their own pasts. The Jews certainly didn't come to Palestine as the British did to colonies all over the world. The British colonizers weren't fleeing mass slaughter or expulsion, as the Jews were. The British had no historical ties or religious claims to South Africa, Australia, Canada, New England, or the other places they seized and now call home. Shouldn't they leave? Jews in Palestine are different enough to remind us of one more historical irony their critics assiduously ignore: The Jewish nation-state was modeled somewhat along the lines of the ethno-racial nation-states that had pushed Jews out in the 1920s and '30s while reconstituting themselves from the ruins of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian, and German empires. These new European entities' celebrations of""blood and soil"" nationalism made their centuries-old Jewish communities feel the ground shifting under their feet and convinced them they could be free only in a nation-state of their own. Hello? Is this really so hard for anti-Israel demonstrators in the streets of Berlin, Paris, and London to understand? Apparently, it is. Europeans, having learned the folly of""blood and soil"" solidarities during the Gotterdammerung of World War II, and justly proud of the European Union, now instruct Jews whom they displaced beforehand that their nation-state is out of fashion, an anachronism in a trans-national, global-capitalist world. Yet Jews are now surrounded by peoples touting an Arabist""blood and soil"" solidarity that again renders them outsiders, even in their own ancestral land. So the Jews are an anomaly, and, given the history I've just cited, it's tempting to tell their European and American critics,""Get used to it, and if you're wondering why this anomaly exists, look into yourselves, and give the Israelis a little lag time."" But while it's tempting to say this, I can't insist on it. Israel is becoming an anachronism, for reasons that must be faced by those of us who aren't as hypocritical as its moralizing critics. It is an anachronism partly because of the psyche or mindset I first encountered in Palmer, Massachusetts -- that understandable but dysfunctional defensiveness toward a world that has liberalized in some ways but that also excuses or even encourages some Arabs for going in the opposite direction. Israel has come closer than any state in the Middle East, even Turkey, to being a European-style social democracy -- even, at least partially, for those of its Palestinians who vote and receive social services that are the envy of Arabs elsewhere. But, caught almost alone regionally in the riptides of global capitalism and in its own Spartan defensiveness against the demagogic rage rising around it, Israel may wind up abandoning its""social democracy"" for a Singapore-like market economy, and it has already returned hatred for hatred in ways that only deepen hatred and that erode democracy at home. As long as Israel occupies lands it conquered almost defensively in 1967 but now claims historically and entrepreneurially, it further erodes its democracy, and, for demographic reasons alone, it can remain a Jewish state only by abandoning any pretense of democracy at all. Can Israel back out of this tightening vise of embattlement, abandonment, and demography? It can't do so alone. But read some of the columns in the daily newspaper Haaretz to see what many Israelis think, and pay heed to the best of the country's public intellectuals and veteran policymakers, from Abraham Burg to Shlomo Ben-Ami to Aharon Barak, the former chief justice of the Supreme Court. (One of Israel's best resources is the credibility of its dissidents, who are anything but parlour leftists, having done their army service and been part of public life in many ways.) It's impossible to imagine a significant shift in Israel's policies absent something like a civil-war with its own West Bank settlers, especially the budding Yigal Amirs and Baruch Goldsteins. Until this question has been settled, Israel's policies will be incoherent because it will not have decided what kind of country it is going to be. But even the tens of thousands of Israelis who understand what is needed will never carry a traumatized and demagogued public without some shift in the equally dysfunctional mindset that rules Gaza and that has only been reinforced by its Israeli counterpart. Israel needs a lot of disguised help from the very Arabs toward whom it has behaved too often as those Israeli camp staffers in Massachusetts did toward the community around them. Some help has been offered anyway in the Arab peace plan (which may reflect Arab states' fears of Hamas and Hezbollah more than it does any great hope for lasting peace with Israel). And help might come from Palestinian leaders like Marwan Baghrouti, who no more deserves to be the political prisoner he is now than did King or Mandela, and from Palestianian lawyers like Hassan Jabarin. Finally, though, and decisively, Israel will need a lot of tough love from the United States, far more than from""the international community,"" much of which is marinated in hypocrisies like those mentioned above. Only the United States has enough credibility and clout with Israelis to make them face their own fanatical settlers and the darkest parts of their psyche and to test the more promising of Arab initiatives and leaders. As of January 20, the U.S. will have in Barack Obama the necessary wisdom to push Israel in this direction. But will he, and we, have the will? Or will we let both Israel's neo-con apologists and Hamas' American counterparts make us, too, dysfunctional? Related Links Jim Sleeper: It's Time For an Orwell in Gaza More Comments: Arnold Shcherban - 1/12/2009 but the main problem is that this status has never been acknowledged by the governments of the countries which had/have greatest immediate influence on Israeli policymakers and on formulation of the UN resolutions: USA, and EU. On the contrary those countries perpertually used/use another Orwellian principles and language - vicious double standards. Strict adherence of the West to the latter Orwellian principles has been the main obstacle to sustained peaceful resolution of Palestinian-Israeli" "South Australia is blessed when it comes to the quality and quantity of our fish species. The iconic Snapper would by far be the most sought after fish in local waters. Making our relatively shallow gulfs their home for a good part of the year, Snapper are accessible and coming in a close second is the famous South Aussie King George Whiting. 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The existence of wall-hung and pedestal sinks notwithstanding, you install most bathroom and kitchen sinks into a counter top. As long as the counter top isn't granite or marble, it isn't difficult to cut the hole and mount the sink with special brackets. These hookups require the installation of hot and cold water supply pipes and a drain line, usually roughed in by a plumber prior to the installation of the sink. 1 Draw an outline of the sink using the template that comes with it. Center the template on the countertop the recommended distance from the backsplash, according to the sink installation instructions and depending on whether the faucet mounts in the sink or in the counter top. Trace around the template with a pencil. Cut along the tracing with the jigsaw after drilling a starter hole with a drill and medium bit. 2 Mount the faucet and drain assembly before dropping the sink into the hole. In most cases, the sink will have holes for a faucet. Insert the faucet stems through the holes, screw on the retaining nuts and tighten them with an adjustable wrench. Center the faucet before you fully tighten the nuts. If the faucet mounts in the countertop, install it by crawling under the counter to tighten the retaining nuts. 3 Screw the drain tailpiece, which is the metal pipe that extends down from the drain, to the drain. Spread plumber's putty around the drain hole in the bottom of the sink, insert the tailpiece through the hole and push the drain into the putty. Slide the mounting nut up the tailpiece and screw it to the drain. Tighten it with an adjustable wrench. 4 Lay a bead of clear silicone caulk around the edge of the hole you cut for the sink. Drop the sink into the hole. Secure it with the mounting brackets that came with it. These usually hook to the underside of the sink and hold it in place when you tighten the screws attached to them against the bottom of the counter with a screwdriver. 5 Connect the faucet to the water supply pipes with flexible faucet supply hoses. The connections on the flexible hoses must fit the shutoff valves on the water pipes, as well as the supply tubes on the faucet, and be long enough to reach between the two. Tighten the connections with an adjustable wrench. Avoid connecting hoses that are too long, or they'll create an obstruction under the sink. 6 Install a P-trap on the sink drain and connect it to the drain line. If there isn't one already, cement an ABS threaded adapter to the drain line so you can hand-tighten the trap to it. Tighten the nut on the other end of the trap to the drain tailpiece. Make sure the end of the trap on the tailpiece is higher than the other en, or the trap will leak. Things You Will Need - Jigsaw - Pencil - Faucet - Adjustable wrench - Drain assembly - Plumber's putty - Silicone caulk - Screwdriver - Flexible faucet supply hoses - P-trap assembly - ABS threaded adapter - ABS cement Tip - If the drain has a pop-up stopper, connect it after you install the P-trap. Photo Credits - Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images" "Discussion in 'Engine Building' started by IronLoc, Nov 18, 2003. Have any of you tried this method of breaking in a built engine?Break In This has been through here a couple of times. I broke mine in with a modified version of his. It seems to have worked pretty well. We recommend that process to all of our customers. It really is important to get the rings to seat correctly, and we've found that this is the best way to do it. I ran my LS/VTEC fairly hard the very first day I was running it and it's been running great. Leak-down tests showed almost 0 after about 2k miles. One theory i heard was, if you want to have it for a long time, drive nice, not burn oil do it the old fashioned way. If you want it to be a racer, break it in hard, it'll be faster but it'll burn oil slightly. That sounds reasonable to me, break it in how you're going to drive it. whatabout breaking in a clutch?? same thing? As for the clutch take it easy, don't dump it at ALL for the 1st 500 miles. I know it very tempting but unless you like pulling the tranny from the car, its worh the wait. Breaking in an engine like a little bitch doesn't make any sense at all. There is NOTHING gentle, or in need of sheltering going on inside of cylinder walls once the motor has been fired up. drive the hell out of it ... and as far as the clutch goes... dont dump the clutch at high RPMs and dont ride it out... thats about it Separate names with a comma." "True Grit (2010) Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Written by: Charles Portis, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, Matt Damon The Coen Brothers don’t make bad movies. Sure some are frustrating (A Serious Man), others are offbeat (The Man Who Wasn’t There) and some unpredictable (No Country for Old Men) but they are always carefully crafted with ingenius characters, setpieces and imagination . True Grit is probably one of their most commercial and safe offerings. This is a good and a bad thing. Beginning with a narration from the young and resourceful Mattie Ross (a wonderful Hailee Steinfield) as to the reasons for her father’s murder by a travelling lowlife, Tom Chaney (an underused Josh Brolin), we follow this clever young women’s crusade for justice. After a fantastic scene where Mattie mentally outmuscles a local business man into buying back her father’s ponies at a profit, we are introduced to the two men that will be used to track Chaney, US Marshall Reuben Cogburn (a shoot first and ask questions later mercenary) played with an equal helping of comedy and menace by Jeff Bridges and pompous Texas Ranger, Lebeuf (Matt Damon). The introduction to the characters is a joy to watch, especially a courtroom vocal battle with Cogburn and a ‘pencil neck’ lawyer. There is also a neck cracking hanging with the final words of three law breakers being used for tragic and comical effect. The movie’s big problem begins when the trio begin to track Chaney. The early structure of the story seems to unravel into a series of sketches and events that don’t knit together. Where as an early shootout at a rundown shack is brutal and tense, the final confrontation seems rushed and too slick. This is in no way the fault of the actors, script and cinematography which is all first class but perhaps the Coen’s inability to get to the point, or maybe that is the point. The introduction of a bizarre Witchdoctor in bear skins and an animal grunting gang member does not seem to add anything to the plot. It just breaks up the pacing. Bridge’s Cogburn has a lot in common with Clint Eastwood’s William Munny in the superior, The Unforgiven (1989). They both love their hard liquor, are natural born killers and act quick without hesitation. However, where Eastwood’s character seemed more rounded as he regretted the atrocities he comitted but acknowledged that it was the only thing he was good for, Cogburn does not seem to regret the history of carnage that he has left in his wake. Perhaps even Bridges’s role is overshadowed by Damon’s bumbling but talented ranger, LeBeuf, who adds multiple layers to a character with very little screen time. At the end of the day, True Grit is probably a stronger movie than the John Wayne original but it is not a classic western. This is a shame because all the ingredients were there for it to fall into this category. Rating: " "Israelis aren’t right-wing radicals, they’ve just abandoned a delusion anytime. Blowback Trackbacks/Pings Trackback URL Something that we ought to do here. However, I fear that we’re actually headed the opposite way at the moment. Given the cyclical nature of the course of human events, things will improve eventually. The question is, what will it take? Atlas on January 17, 2013 at 9:54 PM Something far worse than 9/11. I can only pray it results in more dead liberals than conservatives, simply because they need the biggest wake-up call. MelonCollie on January 17, 2013 at 10:02 PM Maybe the Israeli left. Over here, an increasing number on the left want one state with universal suffrage – since that would result in a majority-Arab state and hence the destruction of Israel. sadarj on January 17, 2013 at 10:16 PM Israelis want it both ways. Americans suffer from the same popular contradictions… they want to reduce the the debt and deficits but there is no majority behind any serious cuts in spending. The Israelis like the notion of a two state solution but the government is struggling to prevent that ever happening. You can’t say you want a two state solution while expanding settlements rendering that option impossible. I’m not sure how you can come to the conclusion that they are being at all realistic wanting peace while expanding settlements. They are simply failing to confront their own extremists just like the Palestinians. lexhamfox on January 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM Lexham I love how the problem is the Israeli GOVERNMENT…I’d instead posit, “You can’t say you want a two state solution when…you scream ‘Death to the Joooos'” Or are you saying those rockets from Gaza are merely carrying peace proposals, but those dastardly Likudniks are using Iron Dome to prevent their delivery? JFKY on January 17, 2013 at 10:28 PM I love how people like yourself make up a position I haven’t taken when responding to my comments on Israel rather than addressing the point I raised. lexhamfox on January 17, 2013 at 10:40 PM Well what IS your position, that there’d be a two-state solution with Hamas? If you believe that I can’t help but conclude you are an idiot! Israel is surrounded by folks who have spent an inordinate amount of time, money, effort, and blood to eliminate them…the fact that Israel builds settlements is irrelevant to that fact! And please note the Israeli government, Left and Right HAS given land to the Palestinians? And there are still the rockets. JFKY on January 17, 2013 at 10:43 PM Why does that make it impossible? Arab Muslims live in Israel and that doesn’t make it impossible, so why is it impossible that Jews live on the West Bank? Would it be because the Palestinians can’t stand the idea of Jews being in the same area without trying to kill them? sharrukin on January 17, 2013 at 10:48 PM My position is that Israel tolerates and gives in to the demands of its extremists just like the Palestinians. My position is that continued expropriation of Arab lands occupied since 1967 makes a two state solution less and less likely. Israel has every right to defend itself from attacks from Hamas. The Palestinians have every right to oppose the occupation and fight for their own nation. lexhamfox on January 17, 2013 at 10:52 PM As their notion of their own nation means NO ISRAEL, I’d say that your position is fundamentally unsound. JFKY on January 17, 2013 at 10:58 PM The majority of Palestinians are willing to live side by side with Israel just like Israelis are willing to live next to an Arab Palestinian state. lexhamfox on January 17, 2013 at 11:03 PM Let’s just look at Eretz Ysrael’s neighbor’s shall we Lexham, how many Jews reside in Egypt, Jordan, the West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, Sudan, Iraq, or Iran? How many Arabs reside in Israel? Do you see any problem with your formulation? JFKY on January 17, 2013 at 11:04 PM 1) That’s not what the rockets and shaheeds say. 2) It’s not what the public opinion polls say either. How does one arrive at your position, ignorance or naivete? I love how you conflate Israelis “extremists” with Palestinian, ones…the difference being the Palestinian ones are running the Palestinian nation, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and the West Bank. And Jewish “extremists” are building apartments, the Palestinian ones are shelling Israel and plotting to kill Israelis. Beyond that I see how you can confuse the two. JFKY on January 17, 2013 at 11:07 PM JFKY on January 17, 2013 at 11:07 PM That’s exactly what the polls say. Majorities in both populations. lexhamfox on January 17, 2013 at 11:12 PM It’s not a conflation. They have the same mindset. They are also minorities in both populations. lexhamfox on January 17, 2013 at 11:13 PM" "29 March 2013 Hotel Lawyer on branding your hotel or running it as an independent. When should you brand your hotel and when should you leave it unbranded? How do you know when the benefits justify the costs? And if you decide to brand, should you go with brand management or an independent operator? What are the considerations? Few decisions are more important. Here is hotel lawyer, Robert Braun to share some insights garnered by our Global Hospitality Group®’s experience in helping clients with more than 1,000 hotel management agreements and franchise agreements. To Brand or Not To Brand (your hotel) by Robert E. Braun | Hotel Lawyer Why the hotel branding and management decisions are so important One of the first decisions in the hotel development or acquisition process can have a lasting impact on the success of the project: whether the property should be branded, and whether that brand should manage the property. The hotel’s brand will be a defining part of the profitability, image and value of the hotel, and there may be no other decision which has a greater effect on the future of the property. Similarly, the management of a hotel can enhance the value of the brand, protect the owner, or detract from the value of the hotel — by as much as a 50% swing. The 3 fundamental questions While a hotel owner will live with these choices for years – if not decades – owners and developers often fail to ask three key, threshold questions: - Should the hotel be branded? - If it is branded, which brand? - And if it will be branded, should the brand manage the property? We recognize that there are many voices in the decision. Lenders or other investors may be more comfortable when a hotel is branded, and may feel that a brand manager will better operate the hotel. Some investors may be predisposed to. 4 options available to hotel owners for branding and management At the outset, there are four basic choices available to an owner: - Management by the brand, where a single firm will agree to operate the hotel under a specific brand, and the owner essentially hands the property over to the manager with oversight rights, and obligations, defined in a management agreement. - A franchise with a third party manager. Here, the owner enters into two agreements, one of which is a license agreement with the brand, giving the owner the right to operate a hotel under a specific brand, and a second with a third party manager who will actually operate the property. - A self-managed franchise. In this case, the owner obtains a license or franchise to operate under the brand, but manages the property itself. - Finally, an unbranded hotel, operated either by a third party manager or by the owner. Why a Brand? Brand standards and support. Brands provide many. While they are often cited as important reasons to affiliate with a brand, they can be costly to establish and maintain, and the direct benefit to the property is not always apparent. But are the benefits worth the cost? There are, however, a number of reasons not to use a brand. The most obvious reason is cost. Brands charge a variety of fees – management, royalty or license fees, loyalty program fees, marketing fees, reservations fees, training fees – the list can seem endless. Moreover, many of the fees are unrelated to the brand’s actual performance. Base management or license fees and marketing fees are paid on gross revenues, regardless of the source of the revenues. Thus, the brand is compensated for occupancy even if the brand was not responsible for it. Similarly, brand standards, while benefiting the property in some ways, come at a cost. These standards are designed to benefit the brand, not a specific property. Even if a standard does not add value to a property, the owner is obligated to adopt it because it is a brand standard. Brand standards are generally inflexible, and impose added costs on owners. Ill conceived programs? More than that, some hotel programs are ill-conceived. Over the past 25 years, we have seen brands adopt programs to centralize sales, accounting, quality control and other functions only to revert back to the prior regime of decentralized services when they do not provide the benefit promised. The cost of these programs are borne by hotel owners, and the cost is multiplied over the development of the plan, its implementation, the struggles to overcome flaws, and finally dismantling the plan. Brands have the luxury of experimenting because they do not have to foot the bill. Are expensive loyalty programs worth the cost? There is also a big controversy as to whether loyalty programs actually benefit hotels. A recent study by Deloitte calls their effectiveness into question (“A Restoration in Hotel Loyalty: Developing a Blueprint for Reinventing Loyalty Programs“). Again, the owner must consider whether their benefit is worth the extra cost, both in terms of contributions to the loyalty program and redemptions by guests. These programs are not optional. Issues with long-term commitments. Owners need to recognize that both brand management agreements and brand license agreements require a long-term commitment, measured in decades. Brand affiliation agreements make it difficult, if not impossible, for an owner to terminate for bad performance of the operator. This lack of control can significantly depress the value of the hotel at sale, or even lead to financial failure and foreclosure. In addition, owners must take into account that the terms of these long-term agreements do not protect owners from the possibility of brand dilution or decline. There are a number of brands that, over the years, rode a roller coaster of changing target markets and ability to deliver on owner expectations. Many left owners without expected support for years or declined in value. Nonetheless, the owners were obligated to support expensive brand standards and programs that did not deliver expected benefits. (Amfac, RockResorts, Red Lion, Wyndham Resorts, Doubletree, JW Marriott, Westin and Sheraton to name a few). Some brands recovered to varying degrees over years. Others did not. Why not be independent? Given that branding a hotel carries with it costs and burdens, some owners consider whether it would be advantageous to go it alone. Those who do cite a number of advantages: - No license or system fees – at the outset, the owner will save in the neighborhood of 10-15% of gross revenues that it would otherwise pay to the brand for the right to operate under the brand name. - Greater flexibility to meet the market. While unbranded properties don’t have the support of system standards, they also do not have to take the good with the bad, and can structure a hotel standard that perfectly meets their market. Moreover, they can experiment and change, which can be difficult, if not impossible, in a brand’s regime. - Don’t pay for what you don’t need. There are some instances in which a brand simply isn’t needed. For example, a hotel adjacent to a university hospital might not need a brand affiliation to drive occupancy. The location of the property itself will put heads in beds and drive a high occupancy. Owners need to be aware, however, that taking the independent route has its drawbacks as well. - Unbranded hotels lose the benefit of a support system, including detailed operating manuals and procedures, training, access to best practices, and perhaps most importantly, the bench strength and human capital that can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful hotel. - Not having a brand also makes the owner rely on its own resources and that of its manager. Placing the success of the hotel in the hands of the wrong third party manager can be a risky venture. - An unbranded hotel will not have a dedicated reservation or marketing system. While there are a number of generic options available, they are not necessarily designed to the specific needs of the hotel or, conversely, require increased investment by the owner to create an effective reservation and marketing program. - An unbranded property is vulnerable to marketing programs by larger, branded operators. With larger marketing budgets, a branded property may be able to compete more effectively with an unbranded hotel. Who Should Manage the Property? Once the decision is made about whether the hotel should be branded or unbranded, the owner must address whether to have the brand itself manage the property, or whether to seek a third party manager (or self-manage). Brand Managers provide a number of benefits. They are closest to the standard and how it is implemented; the brand cannot argue that its own manager is failing to meet the operating standard (unless the owner interferes with the process or fails to provide capital). Some owners also see brand managers as being the most efficient alternative, since typically only a single management fee is paid, instead of a franchise or license fee and a separate management fee. And in many cases, the brand manager will have the deepest bench – the brand is likely to have more experienced personnel who can “parachute in” to the property to fill a vacancy temporarily, or to provide specific expertise on a problem. Brand management also comes at a cost. While the nominal fees might seem to be less, brand operators are more likely to emphasize the highest interpretation of brand standards and be less concerned with achieving economies in operation or even maximizing revenues. The primary concern of a brand operator is the presentation of the brand, regardless of its economic impact on the owner. To put it directly, the loyalty of the brand manager is to the brand, not to the property. And to exacerbate the issue, brand managers are difficult and expensive to oversee. Since they have full access to and control of the hotel, even understanding where their operations might be improved can be difficult. When is it appropriate to engage the brand to manage the property? First, brands reserve the exclusive right to operate certain of their flags. For example, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, W and other flags are exclusively operated by their corresponding brands, since they are flagship properties and the brands protect those standards jealously. It is the right choice because there is no other choice. In addition, certain types of properties, such as large, convention hotels, require skills and expertise — and national group sales offices — that have been developed by only a small circle of operators. While there are a number of independent operators that can operate larger hotels, the staffing, systems, and resources of a branded operator will normally benefit hotels with more than 600 rooms, significant meeting space, multiple food and beverage outlets. Conclusion The decision to brand a hotel, gained from helping clients with more than $60 billion of hotel transactions and more than 1,000 hotel management and franchise agreements to provide guidance in assessing the relative cost and benefit involved in each such decision. Our clients find it helpful in confidently making their business decisions to be able to tap this virtual database of market terms and solutions from more than 25 years of hotel transactional deal making. More information about hotel branding and management. The HMA Handbook, Hotel Management Agreements for owners, developers, investors and lenders Lenders Handbook for Troubled Hotels How to Buy a Hotel Handbook And much more. >." 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So, the process goes something like this: $ bzr cbranch trunk my-new-feature $ cd my-new-feature $ bzr loomify $ hack, commit, hack, commit, hack, commit $ bzr create-thread next-part-of-feature Creating a thread is like creating a new branch which has the same revisions as the last thread. $ hack, commit, hack, commit, et al However what happened after several hours of hacking away, and several diversions in the code that needed fixing, I checked out the size of the branch. $ bzr diff -r thread: (The loom plugin adds a revision specifier to easily allow things like this to see all the changes that were introduced by the current thread.). $ bzr create-thread alpha $ bzr down-thread create-thread takes you to the new thread too, so using down-thread to go back to the thread I was working on before. $ bzr combine-thread. $ bzr create-thread bravo $ bzr down-thread. $ bzr shelve -r thread:: $ bzr diff -r thread: Looks good, so commit. $ bzr commit -m ""Shelved changes unrelated to alpha."" Now for the magic. $ bzr up-thread This takes me back to ""bravo"". However up-thread also merges in the changes from the thread below. Now my tree is showing that all the changes relating to bravo and charlie have been removed. The actual merge magic is done with this command: $ bzr revert .. $ bzr commit -m ""Merge from alpha while splitting up the changes."". To break apart the bravo and charlie features I repeated the process. The end result was three separate threads that each appear to introduce a single feature. Phew.. All in all I'm really enjoying working with looms. I currently have about eight threads, and will probably need another four or five to finish the feature, but this way it is dead easy to keep the changes small and distinct and simple to review. Saturday, 28 June 2008 Shelving looms Posted by Tim Penhey (thumper) at 22:06 2 comments: I was looking for a way to reorder the threads in my loom, specifically, to move a thread further away from the base. 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But you were smiling and waving, and having your picture taken, as through you didn't have a care in the world, and nowhere special you needed to be. Some surfer dude came up to you and asked if you wanted to surf, and could he get you anything to quench your thirst. You smiled and said yes, so he grabbed a bottle of water from his knapsack, and handed it to you, and that was that. As you drank you looked longingly out at the ocean of blue...picturing yourself on a board on high, balancing, balancing as you touched the sky. Your cell phone started ringing, it was Misses Claus on the line, and she was yelling, that things were not really fine.The elves had finished loading your sled, and Prancer and Dancer wanted to go back to bed! ""Oh dear me, Oh dear me"", was your reply...You hung up the phone, than dialed your private plan number...we heard a little Thunder has it came out of the sky. It landed quite smoothly on the sandy beach, and then you were gone, so far out of reach. But still we all kept on waving until we heard in the distance....""Merry Christmas to All, and to All A Good Night! I guess you made it back to the North Pole, with a few minutes to spare...For today, is Christmas Day, and I see lots of Happy Children...without any cares...and lots of wares! *This little ditty, is dedicated to all my Hubber Friends and their families. A very Merry Christmas to All. b. Malin Merry Christmas Lovely.... ....you my friend are one of the reasons this hub experience is so rich and rewarding. I can tell you love to write and you do it so well - and I always love to read what is coming from your fine mind. We have a term here in Canada for people who are lucky enough to go down to Florida during the winter - snowbirds!!! Thank you most sincerely for all of your loyalty and support to me this past year - I enjoy our online friendship here at the Hub as I consider you a respected and esteemed colleague. Please accept my best wishes for your health and happiness in the coming new year! Excellent! So dear old Santa was enjoying some Floridian R n R before having to make off to deliver many a gift afar! So now that the Christmas day delivery of gifts is over I guess that old SC is back with Mrs C near the Arctic Sea. God bless you Mr and Mrs SC now feet up and rest easy! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and God bless! An interesting format where you are addressing the person about the past as though in a letter or in the possibility that the big man is actually reading this hub. This was wonderful. I don't blame Santa for soaking up a little sunshine before his very chilly night out. This was brilliant - well done to you b.Malin. Great imagination, although a typical male leaving everything till the last minute whilst his wife stayed at home to organise the last minute preparations! I wish you a truly happy and wonderful New Year. Cute spin on Christmas. Great imagination too! Thanks b. Malin. I enjoyed it!! :D 15" "Nokia Lumia-800 Camera Comparison 2phones and a compact camera, tech on a step settings Camera Comparison Lumia-800, N9 and Panasonic Lumix Compact 10megapixel camera I've been using and enjoying the Nokia Lumia-800 running the Windows Phone operating system, and as I had a little free time over Christmas, thought I'd do a comparison of the camera with it's sibling , the Nokia N9, running the Meego Harmattan operating system and my compact digital camera, a Panasonic Lumix 10mp . I set everything to automatic, the thing that normally suits my limited abilities (and possibly what most normal users would do I think ?) and simply took a few shots with each, attempting to replicate them as closely as possible ! Both the Lumia and the N9 have 8 megapixel cameras with auto focus, and afaik are in effect, the same unit.The Lumia has a physical camera button and the N9 a virtual on screen capture button, both need to be held for a short period of time to focus before taking a picture. Pressing the button on the Lumia a further step once you have a solid white square on the screen and releasing the virtual button on the N9 once the focus square turns blue. I'm no photographer, as those who know me are aware, and this is just a comparison by a strict amateur, people can judge for themselves as to the quality of the pictures, but as everything was auto, I believe the comparisons are fair, and to be quite honest, I think, coming from my E7 EDOF camera (look it up, I'm not getting into either a debate or explanation of EDOF) both cameras on the latest Nokias are pretty good, the N9 for some reason seems to edge it slightly, but as far as I am aware, both cameras will recieve some improvements through software updates in the near future. One thing both the phone cameras struggle with is poor quality in low light conditions, but this is a general fault with almost all camera phones using LED flash, and not perculiar to Nokia. N9 Camera specImages Indoor photos Lumia-800 Camera spec Main camera Primary camera sensor size 8 megapixels Camera resolution height 3264 pixels Camera resolution width 2448 pixels Camera F number/aperture 2.2 Camera digital zoom 3 x Camera minimum focus range 10 cm Camera focal length 28 mm Main camera features Camera feature - Geotagging - Dual LED flash - Carl Zeiss Optics - Exposure Compensation - Fast one-click photo sharing - Auto and Manual White Balance settings - Touch to Focus and capture in a single tap Camera image format - XMP - JPEG/Exif Lumia screen shots auto fix One thing I have discovered on the Lumia -800 is that there is an 'auto-fix' option built into the phone, when you open a photo you've taken in the 'Camera Roll' section of your Lumia in the Pictures app and press the 3 little dots in the bottom right hand corner of the screen you get a menu pop up and one of the options is to auto-fix, generally speaking it works really well, especially in low light photos and it can make some dark and dingy snaps look much better in a few seconds, no doubt professional editing in a computer would give castly superior results, but for a rank amateur, the feature is quite frankly brilliant and simple, and one of the many things I've found on the Lumia which I like a lot. Before and After Auto-Fix Lumia Outdoor comparisons Well that's it really, this is just a set of photos from three different sources, I've also included a couple of screen shots and hope people don't find it boring !! Thanks for reading/viewing. Stephen Quin Pink Aura Post Script Despite him mentioning it in a comment on one of my previous posts, @chbidmead mentioned and reminded me of an issue he'd found on the Lumia-800 on Twitter, which is described as a 'Pink Aura' on white backgrounds taken in low light conditions. Chris mentioned that my sample photo of the Reindeer taken with the Lumia had it, as I couldn't honestly see it, I took a photo with virtually no light, of a white T Shirt, and lo and behold, the Aura was clearly visible. Now despite not noticing it previously, the issue is clearly there and hopefully it will be resolved with future software issues. Thanks to Chris Bidmead for using his superior eyesight to bring the issue to my attention for a second time ! Pink Aura More by this Author - 4... How to send the beautiful photo from Nokia Lumia phone to other phone using bluetooth? No this is not possible. Works only with N9 I have the lumia 800 but as far as I can see it doesn't have a photo timer. How do U screen capture on lumia 800 ??? IS THERE YAHOO MESSENGER APPS AND TWITTER ON LUMIA 800? How fast did the camera boot ready to capture? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOOOOOKING terminal, ased como el hecho de haber integrado NFC para estar a la par con los nueovs Lumia 820 y Lumia 920 de Nokia que recientemente se estranaron, tambie9n, con Windows Phone No entiendo tu pregunta aquí? Okechukwu, My relentless over-support for ainhtyng Nokia? Like this recent article in which I trash Nokia brutally . Right?LOL! I love you too, man! Thanks for chipping in Great article.... I really enjoyed the comparison with your point and shoot, which is something you dont get to see much in such reviews 19" "How useful is a tablet computer? Most of the people I know now have either an iPad or a Playbook or a tablet personal computer of some sort. On my blog, I have reviewed the HP TouchPad (which I own) and I have been given other tablet equipment to review. I have to say, I love tablets. The first question people ask me when they know I have an HP TouchPad is whether I find any use for it. As an academic, the first and foremost use for me is to take notes on the go (albeit slower than normally I would on a laptop) and to read student papers’ and grade them as well as read academic journal articles. Or, as in the example shown below, grade papers while reading Twitter as I go. A tablet computer, particularly of the size of an iPad or the HP TouchPad is large enough to read without having tired eyes, and small enough that I can carry it on a case and take it everywhere, or even just in my hand (or my jacket). Of course, I have several secure features on it (like a robust encasing!). My good friend Janni Aragon (also an academic) showcased at the recent WordCamp Victoria 2012 how you can use a tablet (she has an iPad) with a keyboard to live-tweet a conference (she did a marvelous job throughout the conference, but even more so, during my talk on Growing Robust Online Communities with WordPress. I was really impressed with Janni’s technical savvy and dexterity in maneuvering through the use both of the touch screen of the iPad AND the keyboard. I think this is one of the best uses I have seen for a tablet. I do find my HP TouchPad useful. On to you, dear readers… do you have a tablet computer and if so, what do you normally use it for? Related posts: I use my iPad for email and news reading, i.e. via the Reeder app, to keep on top of about 50 RSS subscriptions, relating to the consumer technology and startup scenes. I also use it as my phone, via a hosted PBX (internet-based phone system,) and for location-basd apps like Foursquare and Waze. I think that they are really useful for people who do a lot of casual browsing but anyone with serious computing needs would find them unusable. As a blogger how much use do you get out of a tablet? @Lilly: Answer on your question regarding blogging and tablets is very simple: a lot. I have iPad WiFi/3G which helps me to draft, edit (text and photos) and publish my posts to WordPress while I’m traveling to work, drinking coffee at Tim Hortons or Blenz Coffee. Also gives me a chance to visit many other blogs share their contents or comment on posts. Also since I have iPad (April 2011) I increased tweeting and communication with my online community. So there’s example how “serious” computing can be conducted on tablets. Esmir recently posted..Canadian foreign policy doesn’t need review, needs more action and results Mostly for casual media consumption on the couch, when I don’t feel like booting up the laptop. Good for travel too for sure. 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Husker Mike's Blasphemy Ballot - Week 2 SB Nation BlogPoll College Football Top 25 Rankings » I personally think Iowa might be too high at #12 at this point, but again, I wasn't sure who else to move above them. It's early, so that's where they end up. Oklahoma State gets a mention for an impressive victory over Washington State. Missouri loses their spot after Pinkeling things away in the first half against Ron Zook. If this was a straight power poll (which I'd like it to be), Oklahoma would be nowhere on the list, but I'll leave them at the bottom of the top ten for now. As always, your feedback is welcome. I'm not sure I like how things go after about #15. North Carolina might be penalized too much for losing with so many suspensions, but they might end up being ineligible in the end. Wisconsin might also be penalized too much for their play on the road... 1 comment: Duron Carter is a big loss for the Buckeyes,they need to improve their offenses. Nice post!" 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I think as a 'mainstream' look, which let's be honest people is what everyone wants to do now, is something different to what people have seen before. S-X batters another keyboard, very well, suit you sir sam suit you. The bars are on point, but never been keen on this Southern Rap style beats not to get to that auto-tune is played. That's more personal taste though, it's nice to see something professional coming out the UK though. But in the end, people want authenticy and grit IMO. There needs to be some kind of Wu type influence in the UK. Bring this shit back from shiny suits. I think they're jus doin music that they enjoy making if u ask me. We can't expect them 2 b skipping on every riddim." "International Agreements Atılım University enhances its international integration by means of cooperations facilitated through the International Center; and continues the internationalization process of its education, campus and university as a whole. 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Then she turned pro in 2003 skating on cruise ships for Bietak Productions and park shows for Karen Kresge as a soloist. There was also Broadway on Ice, working alongside Olympic gold medalists Dorothy Hamill and Brian Boitano. Then in 2010 she returned to her pairs roots as a pro on the British television show Dancing on Ice, which pairs celebrities with professional skaters. The show stars ice dancing legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and is massively popular. Very impressive. The Titans, themselves, wish they could perform that well!" "Tweakstreak E-commerce portal of customized products providing product visualization and designing. Company Summary Tweakstreak is a web platform where customers can visually customize products to their preferences (colors and materials), finalize their design and order them. The order (singular or in bulk) is then conveyed to the respective vendor/manufacturer/company and the product is developed accordingly. 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ANALYSIS To be released pending appeal, a defendant must demonstrate that he meets certain statutory requirements: (1) that he does not pose a flight risk or danger to the community[1]; (2) that the appeal is not for purposes of delay; and (3) that the appeal raises a substantial question of law that is likely to result in reversal, an order for new trial, a sentence of no imprisonment, or a sentence reduced to a term of imprisonment less than the time expected for the duration of the appeal. 18 U.S.C. § 3143(b); see also U.S. v. Handy, 761 F.2d 1479 (9th Cir. 1985). The defendant bears the burden to overcome the presumption that he should be detained while his appeal is pending. United States v. Montoya, 908 F.2d 450, 451 (9th Cir. 1990). 1. Flight Risk Swenson has the burden to show by clear and convincing evidence that he is not a flight risk. 18 U.S.C. § 3143(b)(1)(A). The Government suggests Swenson has not met that burden because he is a 66-year-old man facing 240 months of prison, has been ordered to forfeit a massive sum of money, and as illustrated by the outcome of the trial has regularly engaged in calculated dishonesty and deceit for his own personal gain. The Government therefor suggests Swenson has every reason to flee. The Court agrees that generally once a defendant has been convicted and sentenced to a long term of imprisonment, especially a defendant in his mid-60s, he has more reason to flee than he did during trial or before sentencing. However, the Court still finds that Swenson has met his burden of showing that he is not a flight risk. Notwithstanding the general assumption that someone in his position may want to flee, Swenson has significant ties to his community, has never missed a court appearance, and has no previous convictions. Moreover, based upon post-trial motions and other issues raised during trial, it seems clear to the Court that Swenson appears to believe he has hope in his appeal, which could be seriously disrupted if he fled. Accordingly, the Court finds that Swenson has met his burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence that he is not a flight risk. 2. Delay Swenson has the burden of showing that he is appealing his conviction for purposes other than delay. Swenson does have a history of attempting to delay post-trial proceedings as the Government suggests. He delayed the forfeiture hearing because apparently neither of his attorneys were available for an earlier hearing, he asked to self-surrender beyond the typical 4-6 week reporting window (the Court granted that request), he sought a significant delay in the middle of the forfeiture hearing, and he asked the Court to stay all post-trial proceedings pending his interlocutory appeal on a meritless issue which the Ninth Circuit summarily denied. Significantly and somewhat gallingly, Swenson also waited almost a month after his sentencing to file his pending motion for release pending appeal - which contained an overlength brief - and requested that either the matter be fully briefed and decided by the Court within one week or that the Court grant him a 30-day extension on his report date. Although any one of these events, by itself, may not suggest Swenson sought to delay the proceedings, taken together they show a consistent theme of delay tactics. But Swenson's delay tactics suggest he was trying to delay his sentencing and his report date, not that he filed his appeal for purposes of delay. As the Court noted above, Swenson appears to believe he has hope in his appeal, and the issues he intends to raise in his appeal are not merely frivolous. Accordingly, Swenson has met his burden of showing he is appealing his conviction for purposes other than delay. 3. Substantial Questions of Law or Fact As the Court explained in its Order denying Swenson's co-defendants' motions for release pending appeal, the Ninth Circuit has determined that ""the word substantial' defines the level of merit required in the question raised on appeal, while the phrase likely to result in reversal' defines the type of question that must be presented."" United States v. Handy, 761 F.2d 1279, 1280-81 (9th Cir. 1985). A substantial question ""is one that is fairly debatable, or fairly doubtful. In short, a substantial question is one of more substance than would be necessary to a finding that it was not frivolous."" Handy, 761 F.2d at 1283; see also United States v. Montoya, 908 F.2d 450, 450 (9th Cir.1990). Swenson identifies seven issues he intends to present on appeal, but his briefing only discusses four of those issues." nose into (something)(redirected from nose into it). "Christmas is coming, and if you're thinking of buying something special for someone this year, or even for yourself, you might want to consider my latest book offering. As regular readers will know, I've been moving out of ""straight"" hunter-gatherer photography into a more deliberate, constructed form of photo-collage (yes, it's the photo-Neolithic Revolution, before your very eyes). Off the back of the work which has resulted in this year's calendar (sorry, folks, these are strictly for distribution to friends and family) I have brought together 18 of the ""Crow Country"" collages, and produced a very limited edition book. Or perhaps it's more of a portfolio? Or a portfolio-form book? Never mind, but some people worry about these things. Whatever it is, it is a 30cm square hardback, bound in black linen, without any titling on the exterior. I currently have five copies, only three of which are for sale. If demand is sufficient, a maximum of another five will be produced. Thus, this privately-distributed edition will be limited to ten copies. The paper stock is a heavyweight, semi-glossy paper, and the images have been reproduced superbly. Typically, they are about 23cm x 17cm, or 18cm square, and centred on the 30cm x 30cm page. All the page spreads are reproduced below. I should probably ask considerably more – I'm robbin' meself, lady! – but the eight copies are for sale at £75 each, which includes postage and packing to anywhere in the UK; add £5 for anywhere else in the world. Each copy will be numbered and signed, and inscribed to the purchaser (if desired). If you are interested, please contact me directly using one of the email addresses in my Blogger Profile (see top right). PayPal will be my preferred method of payment. If this is a bit more than your budget, I also have three copies of a smaller ""Crow Country"" selection, similarly bound as a hardback in black linen but sized 20.5cm by 16cm, and containing fifteen of the pictures from the series (including two not in the selection above). This version is also only for private distribution, and each copy will be signed, though in this case I won't put a limit on the number available if the demand is there. Although, frankly, if I sell more than the original three, I'll be amazed. They cost £25 each, including postage to anywhere in the UK; add £3.50 for anywhere else in the world. Again, contact me via email if you're interested. And remember our Idiotic Hat guarantee of satisfaction: if you are not absolutely delighted with your purchase, we will be very disappointed! Seriously, though, folks: I will take every possible care that your book will survive the hazardous journey through the world's postal system intact. I know everything there is to know about posting and packing books, believe me, not least as a customer of booksellers worldwide. No padded bags will be involved. If, however, a book does get damaged I will replace it, but will require the return of the damaged original, not least to preserve the integrity of the edition and numbering. If you simply don't like it, however, that's tough: I think it's clear what is on offer here – see above – and what you see is what you get. And what you get is pretty unique. Thursday, 26 November 2015 Crow Country Book" "There are 17 CS Customer Experience Manager-related jobs on ie.neuvoo.com. Apply now and get the ideal job. Examples of corresponding job vacancies are Project manager, Customer service, Executive customer relation, Customer service team, Spanish content project or Mobile developer. These job vacancies are often related to industries like Management, IT, Services, Customer Service, Administration or Social Care. Counties with the largest quantity of jobs related to 'CS Customer Experience Manager' are Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford or Meath. Cities with the largest number of results are Dublin, Cork, Blanchardstown, Limerick, Waterford or Galway. 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The most recent was announced last week as a joint investment with Japanese financial conglomerate Mitsubishi UFJ in the Great Western wind farm in Oklahoma, taking ACP’s global renewable energy portfolio up to about €3.7 billion ($3.96 billion) – with roughly €3.5 billion invested in 74 wind farms in the US and Europe. ACP invests only on behalf of the Allianz insurance group, as opposed to Allianz Global Investors, which takes on mandates across a broader range of asset classes from other institutional and retail investors. ACP manages about €17.8 billion of Allianz’s capital spread across three asset classes: private equity (€9.5 billion), infrastructure (€4.6 billion) and renewables (€3.7 billion). The firm’s chief executive Juergen Gerke told Reuters in April 2016 that the company intends to double its exposure to renewable energy assets during the next two or three years, and the size of projects to the west of the Atlantic Ocean is proving a major draw. “One of the appealing things about the US is the project sizes are larger,” says ACP’s head of renewables David Jones. ACP’s US wind farm portfolio comprises five individual farms with a combined energy output of about 909MW. The company’s total wind portfolio has a capacity of about 2000MW, says Jones. “Even when one is only investing tax equity or a share of the tax equity with other partners – which is often how these things are structured – the actual ticket size that we typically put into a US project is significantly larger than a European project, which is helping move the needle on our project aspirations,” Jones adds. Full item ($): Why Allianz is investing where the wind blows" "It’s Easy to Make your own Sushi. Nutrition Rank Nutrition Facts Serving size: Complete recipe Calories 2960 Calories from Fat 476 % Daily Value* Total Fat 55 g85% Saturated Fat 9.8 g49% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 385.6 mg128.5% Sodium 9193.5 mg383.1% Total Carbohydrates 491 g163.7% Dietary Fiber 57.2 g228.7% Sugars 65 g Protein 120 g240.3% Vitamin A 869.6% Vitamin C 209.9% Calcium 46.7% Iron 205.6% *Based on a 2000 Calorie diet" ". PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE,v.OPAL RIDENER, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Will County, Twelfth Judicial Circuit; the Hon. MICHAEL A. ORENIC, Judge, presiding. Affirmed. RYAN, P.J. The defendant was found guilty by a jury of voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to the State Reformatory for Women. On this appeal, she contends that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of other crimes. The crime for which she was tried occurred on May 31, 1965. Two police officers were called to the defendant's home where they found the defendant, her wounded husband, and a 12-gauge shotgun with a discharged shell in it. The police took the defendant to the police station, where she gave a statement to the police admitting that she had shot her husband and gave the details of the argument and the violence that led to the shooting. In the meantime, her husband was taken to a hospital, where he died. At the defendant's trial for voluntary manslaughter, one of the officers testified that on May 8, 1965, about three weeks before the night of the shooting he had responded to another call to the defendant's home. He was greeted at the door by the defendant and told that a family disturbance had taken place, but that all was quiet now. The officer asked to see her husband who then appeared from another room with a slight scratch on his forehead, and stated that the defendant had hit him in the head with a Coke bottle. Both the defendant and the husband told the officer that neither of them wanted to prefer any charges against the other. This incident on May 8 is the evidence of another crime about which the defendant now complains. It appears that during the direct examination of the police officer as to the May 8 incident, the defendant made no objection to the testimony nor did the defendant ask that the same be stricken. Furthermore, the defendant on cross-examination interrogated this officer in detail concerning the May 8 incident. In light of this, we must conclude that the defendant waived any right to now complaining about the testimony of the officer containing the occurrence on May 8, 1965. People v. Luckey, 90 Ill. App.2d 325, 234 N.E.2d 26. As in the Luckey case, supra, the defendant here also gave testimony herself concerning other previous crimes of violence which she had committed against her husband. On direct examination, the defendant told how on two separate occasions, she had previously fired a gun at her husband and wounded him. In view of her own testimony as to previous crimes of violence committed against her husband, it is difficult to see how the defendant was prejudiced by the testimony of the police officer concerning the family disturbance that happened on May 8. Furthermore, the statement of the defendant given to the police after she had been taken to the police station on the night of the shooting conclusively established the guilt of the defendant. We cannot conceive that a different verdict could have been arrived at had the testimony of the police officer concerning the May 8 affair been omitted. In her statement she described in detail the argument with her husband; the way he had beaten her and finally how she took the shotgun which she saw standing in the closet and shot him. Where errors complained of could not reasonably have affected the results, the judgment should be affirmed. People v. Doyle, 76 Ill. App.2d 302, 222 N.E.2d 205. Affirmed. STOUDER and ALLOY, JJ., concur. 19700" ", 1986. RAJ B. LAL, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,v.PAUL NAFFAH ET AL., DEFENDANTS-APPELLEES. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. George A. Higgins, Judge, presiding. JUSTICE LORENZ DELIVERED THE OPINION OF THE COURT: Plaintiff filed a two-count complaint against defendant physician, individually, and defendant's medical corporation to recover additional compensation for services rendered under the terms of an alleged oral agreement defining the parties' professional association. Count I of the complaint, brought pursuant to a breach-of-contract theory, sought as relief a redetermination of the income earned by plaintiff while employed with defendant medical corporation. Count II alleged fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of defendant physician with regards to plaintiff's future compensation. This appeal is from an order of the trial court granting defendants' motion for summary judgment as to Count I of plaintiff's amended complaint. We affirm. In July 1973 plaintiff, Dr. Raj B. Lal (Lal), and defendant Dr. Paul Naffah (Naffah), formed a professional association pursuant to the terms of a written contract set to expire in December of 1974. Prior to executing the contract, Lal had proposed that his salary include a percentage tied to the profits of Naffah's practice. The document ultimately signed and agreed to by both parties, however, failed to include any such provision. Seeing that their contract was soon about to expire, the two physicians met briefly sometime in December 1974 to discuss the future of their association. During the course of their conversation, Lal once again asked to share in the profits of Naffah's practice. In January 1975, Lal was presented with a written employment contract which provided, among other things, that future compensation be tied, not to the profits of the practice, but to Naffah's salary. Unhappy with this provision, Lal never signed the aforementioned document and no further discussions were held between the parties on the matter. Lal's failure to sign the proposed agreement or to submit a counteroffer did not, however, cause him to terminate his professional association with Naffah. For the next five years, Lal not only continued to work for Naffah, but was also given, as full compensation for his services, 117 semi-monthly checks drawn on the defendant corporation's account. Accompanying each check was a written statement indicating the net proceeds of Lal's gross compensation after reduction for Federal and State income tax, as well as FICA employee tax withholdings. At the beginning of each year, Naffah made known to Lal what his regular salary would be for the next 12 months. For the entire term of his employment with Naffah's corporation, Lal was paid the exact amount as represented to him at the beginning of each year. In addition to his regular salary, Lal would from time to time receive bonuses, bringing the amount of monies collected by him during the five-year period to a total in excess of $870,000. At no time did Lal ever object to his salary or bonuses. Instead, he accepted and cashed each of the 117 paychecks without a word of protest or reservation that they represented an improper amount of compensation. It was not until the fifth year of their association that Lal allegedly first began to suspect that his salary was not, after all, related to the overall profits of the practice, but rather reflected a percentage tied to Naffah's salary. Anxious to prove his suspicion right, Lal demanded on numerous occasions to see the business' financial records, only to encounter Naffah's refusal. The failure to reach a compromise after making repeated attempts to settle their differences eventually led the parties to part ways and terminate their professional association. Following a dismissal of his original complaint, Lal filed a two-count amended complaint based on a breach-of-contract theory and on fraudulent misrepresentation. This appeal stems from the trial court's granting of Naffah's motion for summary judgment as to count I of Lal's amended complaint. Count I alleged, inter alia, that Naffah orally agreed, during the parties' December 1974 meeting, to employ Lal for a minimum of five years during which time he would be paid a percentage tied to the profits of Naffah's practice. As basis for his motion for summary judgment, Naffah contended that (1) no oral agreement was ever reached at the December meeting fixing Lal's compensation at a percentage of the practice's profits; and (2) even if there was such an oral agreement, its enforcement would be effectively barred by the Statute of Frauds (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 59, par. 1 et seq.) and the doctrines of estoppel, waiver, and accord and satisfaction. By granting defendant Naffah's motion without written opinion, the trial judge failed to indicate the grounds for his ruling. In an apparent attempt to demonstrate that the trial judge had based his ruling solely on the Statute of Frauds, Lal moved and was granted leave by this court to add a bystander's report of proceedings to the record on appeal. Naffah maintained that the trial judge had struck the proposed language that would have indicated that the Statute of Frauds was the sole ground for his ruling, thus lending support to the validity of the remaining issues. Lal next filed his original brief on appeal, challenging therein only the issues pertaining to the Statute of Frauds and whether an oral agreement had been reached by the parties at the December meeting. Naffah argued that Lal's failure to discuss the estoppel/waiver and accord/satisfaction doctrines caused these issues to remain unchallenged for affirmance on appeal. After Lal subsequently sought to address these two issues in his reply brief, Naffah moved to strike on the basis that his failure to appeal these grounds earlier had acted as a waiver on his right to do the same at this point in the appellate proceedings. This court denied Naffah's motion to strike and granted him instead leave to answer Lal's reply. OPINION Whether the trial court properly granted defendants summary judgment is the sole issue on appeal. • 1 We first consider Lal's contention that a genuine issue of material fact exists regarding the terms of the oral agreement reached by the parties. An essential element for the formation of a contract is the manifestation of agreement or mutual assent by the parties to the terms thereof. (Allen v. Amber Manor Apartments Partnership (1981), 95 Ill. App.3d 541, 420 N.E.2d 440.) A person may thus not be subjected to contractual obligations unless the obligation is clearly fixed by an express or implied agreement. (Cohen v. Washington Manufacturing Co. (1979), 80 Ill. App.3d 1, 398 N.E.2d 1202.) In Vandevier v. Mulay Plastics, Inc. (1985), 135 Ill. App.3d 787, 791, 482 N.E.2d 377, 380, this court held: ""[In a breach of contract action] [p]laintiff shoulders the burden of proving every material term of the contract. [Citation.] It is well established that in order for an oral contract to be binding and enforceable, its terms must be definite and certain. [Citation.]" "Do you ever feel like you’re caught in a slump you just can’t get out of? We can be so preoccupied with the things that aren’t going right in our lives that it can be all-too-easy to stay feeling glum. In fact, it’s quite difficult to break out of a negative cycle of thoughts and the reason for this is because our brains are wired to pay more attention to negative experiences. It’s a self-protective characteristic. Fortunately, we aren’t doomed to stay this way; we have the ability to break out of that negative feedback loop, and we can actually rewire our brains to think positively. Here are five ways you can get the ball rolling and make your mind happier: Do something nice Acts of kindness boost happiness levels. Something as small and simple as making someone smile works. Pausing to do something thoughtful has the power to get you out of that negativity loop. Do something nice that is small and concrete like buying someone a coffee – it doesn’t take much effort and will make you and your mate feel very good indeed. Focusing your energy on another person takes you out of yourself and your negative frame of mind and can act as an important reminder that the world won’t end because of a bad day. Remember, you can start again tomorrow. Scan for three daily positives At the end of each day, make a list of three specific positive things that happened that day and reflect on what caused them to happen. The good things could be anything — bumping into an old friend, a positive remark from someone at work, treating yourself to your favourite lunchtime treat. Celebrating small wins also has a proven effect of powering motivation and igniting joy. As you record your good things daily, the better you will get and feel. And as you’re literally keeping track of all the little good things that happened, meaning this will make it harder for your mind to slip back into a negative space. Mind your mind According to TIME, people spend just over 46% of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re doing, and this mind-wandering typically makes them unhappy. This is where mindfulness can really help you. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Opening our awareness beyond the narrowness of negativity can help bring back more balance and positivity into the picture – remember however bad things might seem, they could always be worse and focusing on the here and now will remind you of that. Focus on past accomplishments instead of downfalls Irish people, in particular, have a tendency to beat themselves up over past failures while rarely acknowledging their achievements. This way of thinking only breeds negativity. Why shouldn’t you give yourself a pat on the back for hitting your targets or finally finishing your to-do list? Making a mental note of your success in the past is key to moving forward. Forgive yourself for any errors made (we’re human, after all) and see them as an opportunity to learn and grow in the future. The more you think ‘I did that,’ the happier you’ll feel. Remember, you choose how happy you are How? By the type of thoughts you make. Positive thoughts make you happy while negative thoughts make you unhappy, so let the good thoughts flow freely and you’ll start to see the difference. It may sound cheesy, but you have the power within you to be happy, so start small, dream big and live life – only then will you realise how happy you can be." "How To Improve Your Smile And Like The Way You Look Attaining a great smile will make you feel more confident and allow you to rise to your greatest potential. Whether making new friends, speaking up at meetings or sharing private time with someone special our teeth can make or break us. Bad teeth can be socially debilitating. Telling someone they can improve their breath is hard enough now just image having to tell someone about their teeth. In most cases it won’t happen. Those that care about us do not want to offend us. However it doesn’t change the fact that there are changes due to unsightly teeth that must be addressed. - broken teeth - missing teeth - no teeth - discolored teeth - infected teeth Changing Your Smile Mindset Making changes to your smile for your own good shouldn’t be such a problem but it is; we become complacent and we make the sorry excuse that those that love us should except us the way we are. That is a cop-out and an excuse trigger for not being brave enough to change your look. Bad teeth affect our self esteem and those with low self esteem don’t seek improvement. When we change our smile we change our life with others around us. We enough taking photos again and we join in on events that we normally set out. It’s a shamed but our families and children may be ashamed to introduce us to their friends because of our smile. Changing our smiles will let them know that we understand and that we are in control. You are more of an example than you know. - family photos - selfies - laughing with friends - Introductions to family friends 6 Ways To Change Our Smile There are many ways to change your smile and they range from expensive to very expensive. OK I’m just messing with you. I will show you ways to improve your smile that doesn’t break your pocket and will give confidence in as little as a weeks time. But, first let’s talk about the more costly approaches. Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening can enhance a smile by lightening a yellowing smile to a healthy glow. This can be done with ultra violet gel treatment, teeth whitening kits,home remedies and whitening tooth paste. Your cost will depend on which route you take. Teeth Whitening Cost Your cost to teeth whitening can range from $3.00 to $1,000 Teeth Bonding Teeth bonding can alter the structure of any tooth plus cover a cavity. So if you have a chipped or cracked tooth, teeth bonding is something that can fix it for many years before repairs are needed. Teeth Bonding Cost Teeth bonding can cost between and around $100 to $400 per tooth. Dentures Dentures are basically fake teeth. They can be made as a whole set, top or bottom. There are many that take this option because of fear of future dental cause or pain. Denture Cost Dentures can range anywhere around and above $495 – $2,000. Depending on where you go and who designs your dentures can mean you paying a small fortune. Dental Implants- Dental implants are just what they sound like, teeth are implanted right into your bone and last for a lifetime. This can cause pain initially but it is worth it and you will never have to remove it for cleaning. Dental Implant Cost Dental implants can cost around $1,500 to $3,500 for a full set of implants. People are going to facilities in Costa Rica and India for cheaper prices. Veneers (Lumineers) Veneers or Lumineers are when a new flat tooth wafer thing lining or form is placed over your teeth.The Lumineers are made of porcelain and can last up to 20 years. They are costly but are one of the easiest and fastest ways to permanently change your teeth and smile. Veneer Lumineers Cost Veneers can cost an average of about $1,000 a tooth with porcelain costing upward to $1,300 each. A full set can range about $35,000 to $75,000 all depending on your unique situation. Cheap Ways To Change Your Smile There are cheap and inexpensive ways to have your smile improved that you may not have thought of. Hopefully these ideas empower with worthy solutions. Teeth Whiteners Teeth whiteners can come in a tooth paste, natural remedy such as baking soda and lemon paste or baking soda and smashed strawberry paste. They may not sound effective but that is further from the truth. These methods should only be used once every 6 weeks to avoid enamel damage! - teeth whitener tooth paste - teeth whitener kits - teeth natural whitener remedies Teeth Whitener Cost Teeth whitening can range from $3, $20 upward to $600 depending on the method you use. Fake Snap On Teeth Fake snap on teeth are units that can be applied by dentist or ordered from a company along with a mold for a perfect set of uppers. Some fit right up to your gums and some have a fake gum line of their own.They are removable and easy to clean. These snap on units are purely cosmetic however you can eat and talk with some and some you can not eat in at all. Fake Snap On Teeth Cost Fake snap on teeth Cost can range from around $25 to $1,000. If dentist arrange and prepare your mold you will pay significantly more. Hopefully these solutions have motivated you to working on changing your smile or helping someone else. A great smile can help your social life and rebuild self confidence. Leave your thoughts on the matter you never know you might inspire someone to make a change." "BEYOND BLIGHT: TRI-FOLD SUMMARY Adopted 2/10/2015 City Planning Staff will be focusing on implementing the master plan through a variety of community led initiatives and demonstration projects. These projects and initiatives will align accordingly with the strategies identified in the Master Plan implementation plans within each section of the master plan. Zoning Ordinance Implementation Task Groups Demonstration Projects Sub-area Plans Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant 2016 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) The 2016 CIP was approved by the Planning Commission in January For more information on the CIP click here for a summary presentation" "- Latest - Popular - Blogs - Authors - Topics - Our Blog huffingtonpost.com - 1 readers - NEW YORK -– When The New York Times reported last month on life in Raqqa, Syria, the de facto capital of the extremist group the Islamic State, the paper didn’t reveal its reporter’s identity or that of anyone interviewed out a fear... mashable.com - 1 readers, 98 Tweets - Social media works for and against the radicals who are known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant." "So I break down and buy more roving to get some more practice on the spinning wheel. I was thinking that I should be really, really sure about my lack of spinning skills before class next week. I am NOT IMPROVING. I may even be worse. While picking up after myself, and in total disgust, I took a closer look at the paper band that was around the roving. Which is when I see this, a clear message from the fiber universe..... Love, Kim" "Complete Score *#69897 - 3.32MB, 23 pp. - -) (- V/V/V - 188x⇩ - Hobbypianist PDF scanned by Unknown Hobbypianist (2010/7/3) Cleveland Public Library has the score (39pp.) and 66 choral and instrumental parts. (Platen's text was also set by a number of other composers, including Henri Marteau (a ballad from his Op.34, published 1924) for example; also Zerlett, de Haan, Joseph Haas, and others.)" "Dance bars all over Maharashtra, barring Mumbai, will be closed with immediate effect, Maharashtra government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. A committee will finalise norms for bars in the state capital, it said. Replying to a calling attention motion, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister R R Patil said dance bars, which had flourished in various parts of the state, had adverse effect on the youth, 'damaging' the cultural texture of the state. ""Many of these bars do not have entertainment licences and are flouting the norms laid down under the eatery and liquor licence issued to them,"" Patil said. The home minister said the government will also take a decision on not issuing fresh licences for dance bars. Members Vivek Patil, Ramchandra Sale and Tukaram Birkad had tabled the motion in the lower house drawing the attention of the government to the spurt in dancing bars in Raigad district. The Peasants and Workers Party held several agitations to protest against the bar culture and even submitted a memorandum to the Thane rural police chief asking him to cancel licences of dance bars within 15 days, the members said. However, instead of controlling these bars, the authorities had allowed their numbers to increase, they said. The recent raid on 'Baywatch' dance bar in Khalapur has endorsed that such bars are centres of flesh trade, the members added. Meanwhile, the dance bars in Mumbai have decided to remain closed from April one to protest against the government decision's. ""The dance bars in the city will remain closed to show their solidarity with the bars in rest of the state, which have been ordered to close down,"" Bar Association of Mumbai President Manjit Sethi told PTI. Also read: 'You know what kind of place this is, right?'" "Give Now Layoffs can be certified trade-related if workers think they've lost their jobs due to foreign import pressures or their company moves overseas. Nippon Steel's new Shelbyville factory will employ 70 people to make wiring for cars, joining an already large Japanese automotive sector in the state. The state’s gross domestic product rose 3 percent – with manufacturing and agriculture driving most of that increase. GE management is proposing closing the Bloomington plant, but says 94 percent of employees are eligible for a retirement package. More than 300 workers will be impacted if the closure moves forward.. Analysts say supply is not meeting demand--which was driven by the lower prices we saw early this year and the arrival of the summer travel season. The site will let farmers upload, track and share the data they use in their jobs – such as crop conditions, pesticide use and rainfall. A thousand new employees are already at work at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), gearing up to start making new Outback and Impreza models later this year." "Brazil – Toyota ‘Cross Etios’ variant coming next year Posted on: Sep 6, 2013 - 2:02pm IST Hatchbacks with a rough road package are making their way into India in the hope of creating a new segment. The Skoda Fabia Scout, the first contender in the segment had a lackluster start and now the VW Cross Polo is attempting to reboot the segment. In the coming months, the Tata Vista and the Fiat Punto would also be available with the flair of a crossover. We always said that the auto markets of Brazil and India are similar in many ways. Just like in India, carmakers are looking to explore the potential of hatchbacks with crossover looks in Brazil. The trend was started last decade when VW launched the CrossFox. Noticiasautomotivas.com.br reports that Toyota is planning to introduce a Cross variant of the Etios hatchback (Liva in India) when the model gets a minor refresh for 2014. The Toyota Cross Etios is most likely to come with a new front apron, plastic wheel arch extensions and a body sill set. Also set to change are the alloy wheels, roof railing and the a ‘cross’ prefix or suffix badge to announce its pseudo-crossover identity. The interior is expected to undergo slight revisions with new trims and colors. To be based on the top end XLS variant, the Etios Cross would be powered by a 1.5 litre flex fuel motor which is good for 96bhp. Expect the Cross variant to be sold at a considerable premium over the regular variant. The Etios twins feel dull compared to its Chevy Onix-Prisma and Hyundai HB20-HB20S, and hence sales in design-conscious Brazil aren’t very encouraging, with the Chevys and Hyundais outselling it every month. Toyota is hoping to improve volumes of the Etios nameplate with the model year updates and through the Cross variant. If the VW Cross Polo sells in decently good numbers, will Toyota Kirloskar Motor consider bringing the Etios Liva Cross to India? [Note: The images of the Etios Liva hatchback are used only for illustration purposes] [Source: Noticiasautomotivas.com.br]" "2016 BMW 1 Series Sedan makes an appearance in China – Spied Posted on: Feb 4, 2015 - 4:38pm IST Reports say the car will launch next year. The upcoming BMW 1 Series sedan has been caught testing in China, and corresponding pictures have been published by Auto Sohu. Hidden under camouflage, the car was spotted with pre-production head and taillamps, as the pictures suggest. To be based on the UKL1 platform which underpins the new MINI, the 1 Series sedan (codenamed F52) is likely to share the engine line up with 1 Series hatchback, which recently received a facelift and new engines. Online reports say that the vehicle is likely to be launched as MY2016, which means it will come before the next-generation 1 Series. BMW has been coy about the developments, but it won’t be surprising to see the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2015) used for its showcase. A launch could follow next year, while given that both the Mercedes CLA and Audi A3 sedan are present in the Indian market, expecting BMW to launch the 1 Series sedan in India soon after its global launch won’t be unreasonable. Also read: BMW India discontinues certain variants of 1, 3, and 5 Series Currently BMW does not have a sub-3 Series sedan, and this will not just fill that gap, but could also help the car maker make up for the lost ground in terms of sales. BMW 1 Series – Image Gallery (Unrelated) [Source – Auto.Sohu.com]" "Psychotropic drugs worth over Rs 1 crore that were seized by the Kandivli police Monday could have been imported from outside India and brought to Mumbai to cater to New Year parties in the city, the police believe. According to the police, it is likely that the seized drugs, including ‘LSD’ dots worth over Rs 60 lakh and ‘Ecstacy’ tablets worth over Rs 40 lakh, were brought in from Europe. Accused Kishore Nandan (47), arrested in connection with the crime, is an Indian-origin Dutch national. “The accused is believed to have received the drugs in Mumbai from a person named Kumar about four months ago. We are yet to identify Kumar and are investigating further,” said Pradeep Kerkar, assistant police inspector at Kandivli police station. It was Kerkar who had received the tip-off about the drugs. “We believe Kumar, like the accused, is an Indian-origin foreign national,” the officer added. According to the police, the seized substances were mostly used as a “couple drug” and could have been brought in the city to be used around December 31, around the time of New Year celebrations. The police believe the substances were meant to be sold to a single distributor. Police also searched the Ghodbunder Road residence of the accused in Thane after his arrest but did not find anything. Apart from the drugs found in possession of the accused, the police also seized a Scorpio SUV, allegedly registered in his name. Nandan was arrested in connection with a narcotics case in 2011 too. He has been remanded in police custody till November 17." "Beginning Monday, Aug. 24 and through to Friday Aug. 28, Doyle Avenue between Ellis Street and the laneway to The Madison will be closed. Access to The Madison via the laneway will remain accessible. Construction crews will be installing underground utilities for the Community Health and Services Centre.." "Kamloops Legion plays big role in veterans' lives; future uncertain November 11, 2015 - 2:30 PM Where you can pay your respects for Remembrance Day in Kamloops November 09, 2015 - 11:30 AM Kamloops man shares his grizzly attack survival story November 06, 2015 - 9:00 PM Anti-Harper graffiti continues in Kamloops despite Conservative election loss November 06, 2015 - 6:30 PM ASK Wellness and RIH partnership helping the vulnerable in Kamloops November 06, 2015 - 2:30 PM Transgender inmate transferred from all-male Kamloops jail to female correctional centre November 06, 2015 - 1:38 PM Kamloops Graffiti Task Force recognized for inclusive workplace November 06, 2015 - 1:00 PM Referendum on Kamloops performing arts centre: Will you vote yes or no? November 06, 2015 - 10:51 AM Alarm sounded as only 3,000 sockeye return to iconic Adams River November 06, 2015 - 9:30 AM Warm fall weather, wind and rain this weekend in Kamloops November 06, 2015 - 8:30 AM" "Concerning The Night The Trains Conspired To Make Arriving In New York A Challenge To The Expectations And Other Tossed Salads I'd been looking forward to this concert for some time. Usually, me and expectations don't sit well together; but, I knew this was going to be special. I've avoided reading reviews of Sufjan Stevens's shows because I wanted it to be fresh, but info had trickled in about the scale of his band and the presence of wings. And when the lights dimmed and the string section walked out, wearing masks and butterfly wings and just sort of lingered over on stage right, I found myself tearing up. Before a note had been played. Nisi was recovering from a nuclear meltdown courtesy of the F and G trains, Ryan had brought some drawings he wanted me to see, and Jeff was pulling out my old position papers on Shakespeare and David Hare. I had left the drawing pads and the cell phone at home and was feeling a little bit like a kid at Christmas, surrounded by friends and anticipating good things. And I actually don't have a whole lot to say about it, because it all ended up in the drawing which I started in the morning, while Cordelia fussed about hair and makeup, and finished in the evening, while watching Studio 60 and the Daily Show. But it was special and if you get a chance to see Sufjan Stevens, you should; he's doing something whimsical, significant and deep and it's like he's just getting started . . . 2 Comments: First of all, I love the drawing. Secondly, I love Sufjan Stevens and am excited to see him sing someday. Thirdly, how about that Studio 60 show! I love it and wish that Aaron Sorkin wrote everything! Except for your blog. I'm glad you're the writer of that. First of all, thanks Jonny! Secondly, I know you do and I am excited for that day, somewhere down the line. I hope he will still be performing ""Chicago"" then because I think you'd like that. Thirdly, it's a hoot. It's like The West Wing and Sports Night wrapped up into one program. Only Aaron Sorkin would have thought to combine those two shows . . . and casts! My blog and comments are all written by my intern, Gomez." "Bobby Abreu is not a young man, at least in terms of major league baseball years. He'll turn 37 during spring training, his defense has become even more of a liability than in past seasons, and he's coming off a year in which he posted his worst OPS since becoming a full-time regular in 1998. Yep, go ahead and pass on this guy ... and I'll gladly draft him in the 10th round. His numbers warrant that. Many fantasy baseball owners want nothing to do with an ""old guy,"" even if he remains productive, and this discrimination shows in draft rankings and results. Yes, older players are more at risk of suddenly hitting a statistical wall or seeing their production decline, but Abreu finished the 2010 season as fantasy's No. 87 player overall, according to the ESPN Player Rater, and No. 32 among outfielders. I wouldn't say Abreu's run of being fantasy-relevant is over yet. Abreu hit .255 with 20 home runs, 78 RBIs, 24 stolen bases and 88 runs scored in 2010. While those numbers represented a drop in production from the previous season, it was still the ninth time that Abreu registered 20 or more home runs and stolen bases the same year. For perspective, only six other players accomplished this feat in 2010. For 2011, we at ESPN Fantasy project a better batting average (.268), similar power numbers (17 home runs, 85 RBIs), fewer stolen bases (18) and more runs scored (90), which would get Abreu similarly ranked on our Player Rater. However, he's ranked in the 13th round, behind numerous outfielders he outperformed in the worst season of his career. They happen to be younger, but not necessarily better. I look for value in fantasy drafts, and there are generally two classes of undervalued players. One class is that of the injured players few think are reliable. That's another blog for another day. The other class: older players perceived to be on the decline. Older folks don't recover as quickly from injury, don't suddenly regain their power or speed (not in this ""cleaner"" era, at least) and occasionally spiral into irrelevance more quickly than expected. But Abreu hasn't lost the ability to hit for moderate power and steal enough bases to matter. This, my friends, is where the wise fantasy owner can reap the benefits of perception and cash in with value pick after value pick. Abreu is one of those hitters on my list, but he's hardly alone. Let's go position by position, targeting players on the wrong side of 35 years old. For the purpose of this list, even 34 is too young. I think these players can still help fantasy owners, and judging by the built-in fantasy discount often based solely on their birth year, you can get them cheaper than you should be able to. Jorge Posada, C, New York Yankees: Catchers rarely remain productive once they get past 35, but Posada, with 40 homers over the past two seasons, has been. I can't find him in anyone's top-10 catcher rankings, except mine. Hey, I'll be happy to take those 20 home runs in the final round (of a one-catcher league). He's only two seasons removed from an .885 OPS and 22 home runs, and doesn't have to catch regularly, if at all, anymore. Others: Rod Barajas might hurt your team's batting average, but he has 36 homers over the past two seasons. He seems safer than Bengie Molina at this point. Of course, in a two-catcher league, you will have to consider both. Lance Berkman, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals: I've written and spoken of my affinity for Berkman quite often this winter. The fact is he still hits right-handed pitching, and whether he hits second or fifth in his new lineup, he still should be attractive to fantasy owners. Plus, he'll add outfield eligibility. Like Abreu, I don't care if he can actually play the outfield well. It's not going to cost him many at-bats. We do project across-the-board improvement for Berkman, but a drop of more than 15 rounds from 2010 drafts. Others: I could see Derrek Lee hitting 25 home runs with 90 RBIs. How much earlier will Billy Butler go in your draft for similar production? Also, powerless Todd Helton could hit .300, if healthy. He still has good plate discipline. Luis Castillo, 2B. New York Mets: It would have to be a really deep league, or an NL-only format, but Castillo did hit .302 with 20 stolen bases just two years ago. Everyone simply assumes Castillo is done, but stranger things have happened, and it's not like the Mets have an All-Star in waiting. Derek Jeter, SS, Yankees: Go ahead, choose Elvis Andrus over him. I don't think it's close, though. Even in Jeter's worst season, he was far more valuable. Watch his batting average climb back up to .300, the stolen bases increase past 20, and he'll score plenty of runs. Others: You don't want Orlando Cabrera anymore. I'm not sure what the Indians are doing. Instead, grab 35-year-old Marco Scutaro. He's still productive. Scott Rolen, 3B, Cincinnati Reds: Fantasy's No. 10 third baseman last season, Rolen remains risky due to chronic health issues. But look what he did in 133 games in 2010, hitting 20 home runs with a .285 batting average, posting his best year since 2006. He's not a bad corner infielder in a deeper league, and you can get him after Round 20. Others: Placido Polanco is a career .303 hitter. He had offseason elbow surgery, and I'll take the over on a .303 batting average in 2011 (along with 85-plus runs scored). I'd take Polanco over Chipper Jones. Alex Rodriguez doesn't belong in this conversation, since he's the rare 35-year-old that is still coveted. Torii Hunter, OF, Los Angeles Angels: Abreu's teammate ranked one spot ahead of him on the Player Rater. Now 35, Hunter shouldn't be expected to hit 25 home runs or steal 15 bases, but he's not declining as quickly as you think, and his 152 games played were his most since 2007. I trust a similar underrated season is ahead, and at a bargain price. Others: There are more older yet productive outfielders than any other position. A few I'll keep on my radar include: Magglio Ordonez, Johnny Damon, J.D. Drew, Manny Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano. None of them are as good as they used to be, but not all draftables need to possess major upside. Also, Ichiro Suzuki is like A-Rod; his value is not being suppressed by age. David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox: I refuse to count out a player who has hit 60 home runs and knocked in 201 runs the past two seasons, and done so despite theoretically skipping production the past two Aprils and being only a minor threat against left-handed pitching. Against right-handers, he still rakes. Yet he barely cracks our top 125 this season. Others: Jim Thome is a wonderful last-round pick if you need power and still have the DH slot open. That's 25 home runs! Hideki Matsui and Vladimir Guerrero will be drafted earlier, and should be, but all three of these guys are more valuable than their age suggests." "The Billings Gazette reports: The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for southeast Montana, parts of northwest South Dakota and parts of northcentral Wyoming on Wednesday morning. The warning will remain in effect from noon Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. A cold front is expected to move into the area bringing strong, gusty winds with scattered thunderstorms and low humidity, impacting existing fires and potentially starting new ones.And: More than 42,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the Northern Rockies in a 36-hour period, sparking new wildfires in Montana and Idaho in addition to the dozens already burning across the region, fire officials said Tuesday..Looks like aspen restoration with extreme prejudice to me." "By - Femi Oyebode, MBBS, MD, PhD, FRCPsych, Professor and Head of Department of Psychiatry, University of Birmingham, U. New to This Edition - Download Note: Only Diamond member can download this ebook. Learn more here! Recent Comments" "Monthly Archives: December 2016 (100% FREE) Easy Affiliate Marketing FREE DOWNLOAD! “Would You Like To Instantly Know All There is to Know About Easy Affiliate Marketing” You Can Now! Hurry This Page Will Not Be Available For Long … Get it now! © Internet-Marketing-Profits.com – All Rights Reserved. Traffic Titan Need Money Fast? Real Life Case Study: How To Make $107+ In Less Than 24 Hours With 100% FREE Traffic & Zero Experience… Click Here To Get Instant Access To Traffic Titan Now! This Isn’t Some “One Time” Method Or Loophole… Look At Our Ongoing Results With This Super Simple Method… Hi there… Aidan Corkery […] FREE Web Traffic Made Easy Do […]" "The Vatican joined with Russia and Iran at the March conference of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in a regressive effort to protect religious traditions that violate the rights of women. (Trishhh / Flickr / Creative Commons) Web Only / Features » March 30, 2013 The Vatican’s Risky Sexism The archaic politics of the Catholic Church threaten both women’s lives and the church’s own survival.. This year the March celebration of Women's History Month ends with a bang, in Passover, Easter, and the birthday of longtime women’s rights ally and social justice champion Cesar Chavez. This month also brought a new pope whose approach to women’s rights, in contrast with Chavez’s advocacy and the continuing shift within America’s Catholic laity, is less than enlightened on the equality and health concerns of women. Regressive stands by the Vatican have far-reaching policy impact in the United States and worldwide. Their fallout is especially hazardous for Latinas, who face disproportionate barriers to accessing reproductive and other basic healthcare. Much has been made of Jorge Mario Bergoglio's commitment to social justice and humility in ascending to his role of Pope Francis. Yet the failure by faithful observers and the press to connect these important concepts to the realities of women’s lives threatens to reduce them to empty pious rhetoric, like more white smoke from a chimney. While the lofty and admirable principles of solidarity with the poor and aversion to the trappings of privilege that Francis has demonstrated in Argentina have been widely covered, we've heard less about the reality of his intense opposition to condom availability and women's access to reproductive healthcare. That disjunction in Francis' principles, and the gender bias it reflects, deserves scrutiny because it marks the fundamental challenge facing the institution the pope now heads, which has more than 1 billion adherents and inroads to government around the globe. For Catholic Latinas in the United States and Latin America, the opposition to contraceptive use voiced by Catholic bishops is wildly out of step with what women are actually doing. In the U.S., 96 percent of sexually active Catholic Latinas have used a contraceptive banned by the Vatican, including 90 percent of married Catholic Latinas. In Latin America and the Caribbean, 72 percent of women and couples use contraception, and about 11 percent would like to but lack access. Access to contraception for many women requires social, political and economic resources that may be hard to come by. This gulf widens when some religious leaders actively oppose policies to make contraception more affordable or widely available. Poor women bear the brunt: Women living in poverty in the United States are four times more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy than women of means, and this trend is mirrored in Latin America. Political opposition to family planning and the lack of access to safe, legal abortion in Latin America—and, increasingly, in the U.S.—threaten a comprehensive, realistic approach to women’s health and rights. Denying the linkage between family planning and the well-being of women and girls excludes them from basic standards of social welfare and human rights. The question of whether this problem will be aggravated or ameliorated during Pope Francis’ papacy holds huge implications for women's power in the U.S. and much of the world. A recent study by the Guttmacher Institute confirmed what women already know: that being able to plan their families improves nearly every measure of women’s welfare, from educational attainment, workforce participation, and economic stability to mental health, happiness and the physical health of women and their children. For better or worse, millions of women’s ability to get the very tools needed to plan their pregnancy hinges on support or opposition from religious leaders. This problem is by no means limited to Catholicism. But it reflects a striking dichotomy between the church's head and its hands: between male dispensers of doctrine and a heavily female corps of workers in the community. Because they did not shape it, women often chafe against that doctrine. One especially cruel impact of that doctrine appeared this month in debate over universal standards in stopping violence against women. In the two-week conference of the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women, which ended March 15 in New York, the Vatican sided with notorious foes of human rights Iran and Russia to oppose a strong statement against abuse and rape and to allow consideration of religion, custom or tradition to exempt men from prosecution in certain cases. On the domestic front, leading Catholic organizations, instead of supporting civil rights and women's health or politely demurring from the fight, are taking up the rhetoric of religious liberty to assail them outright. According to a report this month by Dr. Jay Michaelson for Political Research Associates, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Knights of Columbus have allied with religious conservatives to undermine Roe v. Wade and block key parts of the Affordable Care Act by turning the First Amendment from a shield against government intrusion into a sword for lashing out at public policies they construe as depriving them of a license to dictate sexual behavior. These political efforts to restrict access to women’s healthcare will not gain the church goodwill from the rapidly growing population of U.S. Latinos. Latinos overwhelmingly support a woman’s ability to make personal decisions about her health and her family and will feel the bite of these restrictions more intensely than most. And this is social justice for a new century? Women's ability to speak for themselves, much less to seek or gain leadership positions in the church, is a bellwether for a host of other concerns now vexing this pope due in part to his predecessors' vehemence in suppressing debate about them. In the United States, the clampdown on discussion has had two effects. It has marginalized the very leaders whose ministry speaks most to ongoing social change and the needs of parishioners in navigating it. And it has hastened the exodus of female talent, a cornerstone of the church's civic and political strength through the last century, while alienating a new generation of potential women leaders. Catholic women scholars put this conflict in clear terms this month in a powerful moral statement framed by the question “Where is the other half of the conclave?” Mary E. Hunt, Donna Quinn and Carolyn Kellogg noted that “countless Catholic women are meeting their spiritual needs with resources from outside of clerical hierarchical structures … in the message of Jesus focused on equality and community.” Reporters and editors have given short shrift to this conflict by viewing it solely through the lens of abortion politics., its leaders, and their claims to be defenders of human rights, in the full dimension of that term. Church women are stepping up to advocate integration of leadership and reexamination of policies banning contraception and abortion. Whether this pope deigns to use his power to increase or to de-escalate the drive to silence their voices will speak louder than any words. By his acts can we measure his humility as a man vested with immense decision-making authority over a church that denies women's leadership. By his deeds can we assess his devotion to social justice, no less for women than the rest of humankind. Never has independent journalism mattered more. Help hold power to account: Subscribe to In These Times magazine, or make a tax-deductible donation to fund this reporting. Rev. Harry Knox and Jessica González-Rojas Rev. Harry Knox is president and CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and was a member of President Obama's first Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Jessica González-Rojas is executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and an adjunct professor in Latino and Latin American Studies at the City University of New York." "Welcome, Patients and Visitors Thank you for visiting the VCU Department of Internal Medicine Patient and Visitor Section. We strive to deliver quality service and care throughout your experience here. General Contact Information Patient Access Line: (800) 762-6161. VCU Health System General Information: (804) 828-9000. This number can direct you to a number of general services and resources. 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In addition, as adjunct members of the basic science departments at VCU, Internal Medicine faculty actively participate in training Graduate Students. To learn more about the specific research interests our faculty are pursuing, please visit the Department’s Research Specializations page. Below are trainees that are currently working at DOIM or have trained here. The trainees are divided by the division of Internal Medicine they have trained or are training under. Click on a division below to jump to its Graduate and Post-Doctoral Trainees: Division of Cardiology Graduate Trainees Post-Doctoral Trainees Clinical Fellows and Residents Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Graduate Trainees Post-Doctoral Trainees Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Post-Doctoral Trainees Clinical Fellows Division of General Internal Medicine Check back soon for this division's trainees. Division of Geriatrics Check back soon for this division's trainees. 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"The 11-week, 12,000-mile journey will take the 13 students across 24 states and will make refueling stops at Caesars resorts including Harrah's In 2011, ""Having Caesars Entertainment as a sponsor has given us great insight to its compelling sustainability practices,"" said The bus will provide educational opportunities at each stop through stations including a tour of the bus, an interactive map telling stories of sustainability across the country, a demonstration of how individuals can build and shop for environmentally friendly products, a discussion about the energy cost of food, personal waste reduction and a stationary bicycle that powers a generator to light multiple energy efficient bulbs. ""This year, we are proud to increase our support of The Big Green Bus and its mission to educate communities around the country on climate change and environmental responsibility,"" said CodeGreen seeks to make both positive environmental and social impacts while reducing water, energy and waste consumption at each of its more than 50 properties worldwide. By enabling efforts through thousands of employees, Caesars is increasing sustainability education with the Big Green Bus About Caesars Entertainment Corporation Sustainability. About SOURCE News Provided by Acquire Media" "Fireside Chat on the Invictus for Senate Campaign, Part II 13 September 2015 Good Evening, Friends. When I began these Fireside Chats several months ago, my intent was to inform the public as to what had been undertaken in the campaign and why and what the next steps were going to be. Since then, I have also illustrated several points of my platform, discussed the foundation of my vision of the future, and examined the past for instruction as to our present crises. Tonight I would like to revisit the theme of our very first Fireside Chat. I would like to tell you about how things have unfolded in the past few months and about how things stand now. And I would like to speak of my hopes for the future of this campaign. I announced my candidacy for United States Senate on the New Moon of May. What went without note in the announcement speech – and what no one knew outside of the campaign team – is that controversy had surrounded my potential candidacy from the very beginning. A couple months earlier, I had traveled to Washington, D.C. I stopped by National Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia to speak with Ms. Carla Howell, Political Director for the Libertarian Party, to seek advice on the conduct of my coming campaign. She advised me on communications and on setting realistic benchmarks and goals. But the most important thing, she said, was to contact Adrian Wyllie, who had run for Governor of Florida last year, and to ask for his help. I wrote to Mr. Wyllie, as instructed. He did not respond immediately, but first conducted an Internet search of my name. Having found my poetry recitations and religious writings, he concluded that I was not a “real” Libertarian, and far from offering guidance, he demanded that I leave the Libertarian Party and start a new party based on the principles of my religion. It seems Ms. Howell was unaware that Mr. Wyllie was a religious bigot. And none of us could have imagined that Mr. Wyllie would begin a witch hunt to destroy me and my reputation, which campaign has been unfolding for the past four months, coincident with my Senate campaign. Today there is not a Libertarian in Florida who does not know my name, and I owe that in large part to Mr. Wyllie’s efforts to defame me. Many, however, are familiar only with the picture painted by Mr. Wyllie and his acolytes. Making no effort to listen to my speeches or read my writings; refusing to listen to the answers I give or the explanations in these Fireside Chats; they have swallowed hook, line, and sinker the bait cast by Adrian Wyllie and his clique; they have come to believe that I am a violent madman leading a neo-Nazi infiltration of the Libertarian Party. And that is a shame, because they know nothing of our vision, or of our campaign to determine the Fate of America. Adrian Wyllie, Alexander Snitker, and Danielle Alexandre have tried to paint the picture of an inactive campaign with only a handful of supporters. In reality, we have visited county affiliates all across Florida and gained the support of many in our party. In the past month, I have campaigned in one-eighth of the counties of Florida. In the coming month, we have speaking engagements scheduled in Tallahassee, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando. I have participated in several interviews and have been offered a monthly column. We have a website, t-shirts, flyers, and stickers; accounts on YouTube, Soundcloud, Facebook, and Twitter; and supporters from South Florida to North Florida, east coast to west. Despite the best efforts of my critics, our campaign has struck a chord. On August 24th, I made a speech in which I urged those listening to disavow the leadership of the Libertarian Party who had advised them to sell out and buy into the System. Ever since that moment, the Wyllie camp has stepped up its propaganda efforts and has gone from making fun of my accent, my poetry, and my religion to manufacturing outright lies about me, my platform, and even those with whom I associate. They will stop at nothing to slander and malign me and those around me, without any regard whatsoever to how it is tearing the party apart. On September 8th, I made a speech in which I spoke of the evils of the drug war. On September 11th, I addressed the members of the Armed Forces, the agents of the federal law enforcement agencies, and the officers of the State and local police departments, asking them to side with us in our struggle. My critics have nothing to say about these speeches, whether in support or condemnation. Because when it comes to the issues, to relevant things that actually matter, my critics are silent and must remain so. They have done nothing constructive in the past four months, either in supporting the Libertarian Party or attacking our campaign. Instead, they have begun to seek disaffiliation of the Duval County affiliate in retaliation for its members publicly supporting me. They have made up stories about me being rude to people and leaving trash behind on a table to tarnish my reputation as a Southern gentleman. They have driven great distances to harass me at my speeches and yell at great volume to intimidate those present – so they get the message that supporting me will earn official contempt. They have sought to blacklist and censor me, with Danielle Alexandre banning the very mention of my name from the Liberty Underground Show and Alexander Snitker declaring that I will never speak in Tampa. They have brought up again and again a eugenics paper I wrote in law school even though it was one of the first criticisms I addressed. They have called me racist, despite my half-Hispanic family, and sexist, despite it being public knowledge that I worship the Goddess and raise four daughters. They have called my supporters neo-Nazis, arousing the ire of many in the Libertarian Party and bringing disgrace to themselves and all Libertarians. They have refused to engage in dialogue and have instead waged a keyboard campaign of slander and deceit. They have acted as surly children upset at a newcomer to their game, not as believers in a common cause. It has even been said that if the Executive Committee does not act to expel me and my supporters, these surly children will take their ball and go home; which is to say that they will exit the Party. I say good riddance. This backbiting and infighting has crippled the Party, and the departure of those doing the backbiting and promoting the infighting would be a blessing to the cause. If we were in a boat, and ten percent of the people in that boat were attacking the people rowing the oars, would we throw the rowers overboard? If we were in a house, and the house caught fire, would we waste our time soothing the egos of the people who fanned the flames? If we were tilling a field, and several of the farmhands began to attack those who were planting the seeds, would we reward those sabotaging the farm? I say enough with them. I say let them go. I say let us move forward with something constructive and let go once and for all of this self-destructive obsession with tearing each other down. Let us not be diverted from our goal, and let us not be dragged down in the mud because of the petty jealousies of others. I am focusing on issues, and I am pressing forward. This Saturday I will be speaking to the Duval County affiliate in Jacksonville on what is at stake in the war for America’s soul. Next month I will be speaking at the Hillsborough County affiliate, the University of South Florida, and Florida State University. We will be scheduling many more speaking engagements in the coming months, and I will continue on with these Fireside Chats. Many of you have told me that you find my words inspiring. Many of you have told me that you wish the best for this campaign. I am asking you now for your help, not just your encouragement. We need volunteers, and we need money. You know the message, and you are prepared in spirit. I now ask that you who can write will help us with outreach; that you who can design websites will help us to improve ours; that you who know marketing will help us to promote the message; that you who have money will open your checkbooks and wallets; that you who are students will help us organize events at your campus; and that those of you with management experience will lend us your skills. If you have been inspired by our platform, then join us in our fight against the Federal Government and the special interests controlling it. If you care for this cause, then turn your back on the party infighting and fight instead for a better world. Write us at info@invictusforsenate.com, and enlist in the cause. Join with me, and I will give you a New America." 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A CIPP lining creates a “pipe within a pipe” A CIPP lining is basically a “pipe within a pipe”, as it is installed using a pipe liner coated in an epoxy resin that hardens, creating a new seamless pipe within the existing sewer line. Prior to installing the lining, the interior of the sewer line is cleaned out as much as possible, normally with hydrojetting. If there are any parts of the sewer line that are significantly damaged, local repairs may be required prior to installing the CIPP. The pipe liner is then saturated with resin and inserted into the sewer line. The type of resin that is used can include silicate, vinyl ester, or polyester and the pipe liner can be saturated using applied pressure, gravity or vacuum. Trenchless liners can be installed using the inversion method The inversion method is often used in order to install a CIPP liner, and this method involves using a pressure vessel or a scaffold tower to apply water or air pressure which then turns the liner inside out and pushes it along the sewer line. Liners can also be winched into place through an access hole and inflated to contact the host pipe. The resin often will cure at ambient temperatures, but in many cases UV light or heat can be used in order to speed up the curing. One the resin has cured, the liner is removed from the sewer pipe. A sample of the CIPP may be removed in order to test it for performance and ensure that it will work properly, depending on the necessary application. 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De Silva added: ""This transaction is well aligned with Endo's strategy to pursue accretive, value creating organic growth opportunities. ""We expect that Endo's leading presence in men's health, combined with our R&D capabilities and considerable financial resources will accelerate the growth of Xiaflex and Auxilium's other products, enhancing the value of the combined company's portfolio. The Pennsylvania, US-based Auxilium has been badly hit with sluggish sales of its testosterone gel Testim, resulting in plans for about 190 job cuts in a bid to save $75m per year." These Portal LEGO sets were too nifty for realityCyriaque Lamar6/19/12 10:30amFiled to: Concept ArtToysVideo GamesTopFbSculptureDesignLegoLegosPortalglados471EditPromoteShare-.Reply47 repliesLeave a reply "Cited 1 times in Left atrial volume index as a predictor for persistent left ventricular dysfunction after aortic valve surgery in patients with chronic aortic regurgitation: the role of early postoperative echocardiography Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. DSpace Software Copyright © 2002-2017 Duraspace Yonsei University Medical Library All right Reserves. / TEL:02-2228-2915, FAX:02-365-3093 /" "Donald Russell “Don” Dalen, 91, of Cambridge died on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home. He was born June 1, 1921 in Milan, Minn. to Eddie and Pearl (Nordgren) Dalen. Don grew up in Milan where he attended grade school and graduated from Milan High School in 1939. After high school he enlisted in the National Guard and in August 1940 he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during World War II, active in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. Don earned the Purple Heart, and The Bronze Star Medal for his service. He was honorably discharged in August 1945. After the military, Don would come to Cambridge where he worked at the grocery store that his parents opened. While in Cambridge he met Dorothy Ahrens. On Dec. 24, 1946 Don and Dorothy were married at the Cambridge Lutheran Church. They made their home in Cambridge, raising two children. Don and Dorothy eventually took over the grocery business, Cambridge Food Store and operated for many years. In 1970 they sold the grocery store and Don went to work for the City of Cambridge, retiring after several years. In his retirement, Don volunteered as a school crossing guard for the Cambridge Schools; happily greeting all the children as they came to and left from school as well as waving to all the cars that drove by during his shift. Don was a longtime member of Cambridge Lutheran Church, the Cambridge American Legion, and Isanti VFW. He served several years on the Legion Color Guard and was also past commander of Legion Post #290. He enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing, playing cards, horseshoes, and traveling. He and Dorothy especially enjoyed their trips to Hawaii and Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Brent LeBlanc, and sister-in-law Helen Dalen. Don is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Lana Nyblom (Gary Kleven) of Lino Lakes, son Jim and wife Deb Dalen of Cambridge, six grandchildren Darwin Dalen, Jamie (Shannon) Dalen, Jeff (Taryn) Nyblom, Jason Nyblom (Jessica Treichel), Cary LeBlanc, Bradley (Nicole) Lenzen, eight great grandchildren Ashley Nyblom, Glenn, Tucker, and Oliver Dalen, Nicholas and Ryan Nyblom, Isabella and Kellen Lenzen, brother Pat Dalen of Cambridge, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Cambridge Lutheran Church with Rev. David Everett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Donn Fredlund, accompanied by Mary Kay O’Neill will sing “In The Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Honorary pallbearers will be Darwin Dalen, Jeff Nyblom, Jamie Dalen, Jason Nyblom, Bradley Lenzen, Cary LeBlanc, Glenn Dalen, Tucker Dalen, Oliver Dalen, Nicholas Nyblom, Ryan Nyblom, Ashley Nyblom, Isabella Lenzen, Kellen Lenzen and Kylie Olander. Flag presentation by the Cambridge American Legion. Interment will be at a later date at the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge." "Coaching Matters: Leadership and Tactics of the NFL's Ten Greatest Coaches Summary How much influence does an NFL head coach really have on a team�s win-loss record? Is the head coach the most important member of a professional football team? What separates a great coach from an average coach? Author Brad Adler answers these questions and many others in the first book ever to examine the magnitude of a head coach�s impact on an NFL franchise. Coaching Matters contends that great coaches will win regardless of the talent or conditions that surround them. Superior coaches will be successful despite the incompetence of the players or the losing atmosphere they inherit. Adler shows that the elite head coach, in and of himself, is capable of producing and sustaining victory. The title has a dual meaning. First, that coaching does indeed matter�much more than people believe. And second, Adler investigates how �coaching matters� are handled. He documents the careers of ten of the greatest modern-day NFL coaches and clearly establishes each man�s significance relative to his team�s success. The book examines the philosophies and tactics that helped distinguish each coach as a preeminent leader and innovator. It also analyzes how they conveyed their strategies and techniques and discusses the problems with filling the dual roles of coach and general manager.Finally, Adler identifies and evaluates the personality traits and characteristics most often associated with outstanding coaches in an effort to establish a reliable basis for implementing the systematic �coach-predictor,� a method for gauging the effectiveness of potential NFL head coaches. Coaching Matters: Leadership and Tactics of the NFL'S Ten Greatest Coaches is the definitive book on NFL coaching and a must-read for any football fan. Classification - Dewey Decimal: 796 Book Details - Physical Description: 5.8""x8.7""x1.1""; 0.8 lb; 360 pages - Edition Info: Paperback; 2005-05-03 Subjects - Sports -- Coaching -- Football (American) -- General - Sports -- Coaching -- Football (American) -- General AAS - Sports -- Football (American) -- Professional - Sports -- Football (American) -- General - Sports -- Football (American) -- General AAS -" "HSSC Examination Notice 2017 | Name of Revised/New Exam Centre | New Dates HSSC Examination Notice – After the bombard of jobs Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is going to announce various recruitment Exam Dates soon. Last Month HSSC was published a Exam Notification for various categories i.e. 01,02/2015, 03/2015, 04/2015, 05/ 2015, 07/2015, 08/2015, 09/2015, 11/2015 and 03/2016 which test schedule has been fixed on various centres. As per those notification dated 28.09.2015 that exam was to be held at Panchkula, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar and Amabala Centres for Staff Nurse, Junior Engineer, MPHW (Male), Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, Radiographer, Sister Tutor, TGT English (Mewat Cadre), TGT Physical Education, TGT Home Science, Science, Urdu, VLDA, Statistical Assistant, Dietician, Patwari, Police Constable, Auction Recorder and Junior Coaches etc. HSSC Exam Date/ Schedule – But more candidates have been applied for the more than one post in same advertisement. So it is not possible that a applicant can be appear in all exam in same time. So HSSC Members decided that the exam will be held in May month at Yamunanagar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Faridabad, Panchkula Centres only . The remaining categories exam schedule will be published later in leading newspapers of the State. How to Check HSSC Examination Notice – - Open the Official Website or Click Here - Then Click On Interview/ Corrigendum Link or Advertisement Link. - Download that HSSC Revised Examination Notice with Change of Exam Centre. - And appear to exam accordingly with Admit Card. So to know about HSSC Exam Schedule/ Dates please keep in touch of this page with latest information. Latest News on 22.12.2016 – Haryana Health Department HSSC Staff Nurse, MPHW (Male & Female) and Pharmacist Exam will be conducted on 15.01.2017, 22.01.2017 and 29.01.2017 at Kurukshetra, Ambala Yamuna Nagar and Karnal Cities. (See Exam Notice of Advt. no. 01/2015 of Category No. 1, 9, 7, 3) Latest News on 18.12.2016 – Haryana HSSC Junior Coaches Exams will be organized on 25.12.2016 at Panchkula city. But Category No. 50 of 11/2015 of Junior Coach Yoga (44 Posts) Exam is cancelled. And applicant will have to submit their application for refund of fee latest by 31.12.2016. HSSC Junior Coach (Yoga) Exam Cancel Notice Read HSSC Coach Exam Notice Latest News on 22.10.2016 – Haryana HSSC Clerk Exams will be conducted from 13.11.2016 to 11.12.2016 at various cities of the State and their Admit Card cum Roll no. will also be uploaded on 07.11.2016. Read Exam Notice Latest News on 09.08.2016 – Haryana HSSC Police Constable (GD) Male Knowledge Test (KT)/ Written Test will be held on 28.08.2016 at various exam centres of the State, which venue will be mentioned on Admit Card. Only those will be appear in this written exam who have qualified in Physical Screening Test Result declared on 08.08.2016. HSSC Constable GD Exam Notice Latest News on 26.05.2016 – Haryana HSSC PGT Chemistry, PGT Physics, PGT Geography, PGT Sanskrit written Exam will be held on 15 & 16.06.2016 at Karnal City in morning & evening shift which was published against 04/2015 advertisement of Cat. no. 02, 12, 06 and 16. Admit Card for these vacancy will be uploaded after 06.06.2016 at official website. And as well as this recruitment exam notice HSSC is also announced the Grid Sub Station Operator Exam Date of Cat. no. 05 of Advt. no. 03/2015 which is scheduled for 22.06.2016 for both shifts at Amabala Centre. And Admit Card of this post shall be uploaded from 13.06.2016 to 20.06.2016 at official portal. HSSC LDC, UDC HVPNL/ HVPNL/ DHBVNL Exam will be conducted on 23.06.2016 & 24.06.2016 at Karnal & Ambala Centres also. HSSC PGT Physics, Chemistry, Geography & Sanskrit Exam Notice HSSC Grid Sub Station Operator (GSSO) Exam Notice HSSC LDC and UDC Exam Notice Latest News on 13.07.2016 – Haryana HSSC Divisional Accountant (HPGCL) of advt. no. 3/ 2016 of Cat. no. 09 and Dispenser (Ayurveda) of advt. no. 11/2015 of Cat. no. 11 will be held on 31.07.2016 at Panchkula. See Exam Notice Latest News on 08.05.2016 – Haryana HSSC Shift Attendant (SA) exam vide Advt. no. 03/2016 will be held on 29.05.2016 for UHBVN, DHBVN and HVPNL. Centre’s Name will be mentioned on Admit Card. HSSC SA (Shift Attendant) Exam Notice Latest News on 03.05.2016 – HSSC has announced the PGT (MWT) Exam Date of Economics, Commerce, History, Urdu, Home Science, Physical Science, Punjabi, Sociology, Psychology, Fine Arts, Sanskrit, Computer Science which was advertised against Advt. no. 04 & 05 of 2015. The Exam for HSSC PGT MWT Cadre will be organized from 23.05.2016 to 25.05.2016 in Evening Shift at Panchkula Centre. HSSC PGT Mewat Exam Notice of Various Subjects Latest News on 28.04.2016 – HSSC is changed/ Postponed the Date of Exam of Auction Recorder which was to be conducted on 08.05.2016. Now it will be organized on 15.05.2016. Applicants can download Auction Recorder Exam Admit Card 06.05.2016 onwards. Latest News on 08.04.2016 – HSSC has announced the exam date of Haryana Patwari and Auction Recorder which exam will be held on May 1st and 8th as per Admit card Venue. Applicants can download their admit card from 18.04.2016 at official website. See below notice. HSSC Auction Recorder Exam Notice (Revised) Latest News on 17.03.2016 – HSSC Statistical Assistant (Advt. no. 07/2015, Cat. no. 20) Exam which was to be held on 20.03.2016 at Kaithal has been also postponed till the publishing of new date HSSC Statistical Assistant Paper Cancel Notice Latest News of 15.03.2016 – HSSC PGT Chemistry Exam which was fixed for 27.03.2016 at Panchkula has been also postponed/ cancelled. Now the HSSC PGT Chemistry Paper/ Written Test New Date of Advt. No. 04/2015 of Cat. No. 02 will be published later. HSSC PGT Chemistry Exam Cancel Notice Latest News of 13.03.2016 – Haryana HSSC PGT Physics Paper which was to be conducted on 27.03.2016 at Panchkula has been postponed. Now HSSC PGT Physics New Date of Exam of Advt. no. 04/2015 of Cat. No. 12 will be notified later through Public Notice. HSSC PGT Physics Exam Cancel Notice Latest News of 25.02.2016 – Haryana HSSC PGT Hindi & PGT English Paper which was scheduled on 28.02.2016 has been postponed. Haryana Hindi & English Lecturer (PGT) Exam date has been announced. Now these papers shall be held on 27.03.2016 at Yamuna Nagar Centres. The New Dates of HSSC PGT English and PGT Hindi is mentioned in Public Notice below. Latest News on 20.02.2016 – HSSC has announced the exam date of Haryana VLDA and Statistical Assistant which exam will be held on Mach 20th at Kaithal Centres. Applicants can download their admit card from 15.03.2016 at official website. Read below notices. Latest News on 19.02.2016 – HSSC has issued the exam date of PGT Computer Science which written exam will be held on 06.03.2016 at Yamunanagar District. The applicants will be able to download their roll no./ admit card since 29.02.2016. Latest News on 31.01.2016 – HSSC has declared the exam date of PGT English & PGT Hindi which written test will be conducted on 28.02.2016 at Yamunanagar City. The candidates can your roll no. from 23.02.2016 on (Read below notice) HSSC Patwari and Auction Recorder Exam Notice for 01.05.2016 & 08.05.2016 Examination ( Category No. 13 & 19 of Advt. no. 07/2015 HSSC PGT Hindi & English New Exam Notice for 27.03.2016 Examination (Category No. 07, 05 of Advt. No. 04/2015) HSSC PGT Computer Science Exam Notice for 06.03.2016 Examination (Category No. 01 of Advt. No. 05/2015) HSSC PGT Hindi, English Exam Notice For 28.02.2016 Examination (Category No. 05, 07 of Advt. no. 04/2015) – Postponed Postponed Exam Notice- HSSC VLDA, Statistical Assistant Exam Notice For 20.03.2016 instead of 21.02.2016 Examination ( Category No. 14,20 of Advt. no. 07/2015) HSSC TGT Science, Home Science, Urdu Exam Notice For 14.02.2016 Examination (Category No. 03 to 08 of Advt. No. 03/2015) HSSC TGT Science & TGT English (Rest of Haryana) Exam Notice for 02.02.2016 Examination (Category No. 01 of Advt. no. 03 & 09 of 2015) HSSC JE Civil in Public Health & Panchayat Department Notice for 08.11.2015 Examination HSSC JE Civil in HSAMB and JE Mechanical PWD Department Exam Notice for 29.11.2015 (Category no. 06 & 13 of Advt. no. 02/2015). HSSC JE Civil & Electrical in PWD (B&R) Notice for 22.11.2015 Examination (Category No. 05 & 07 of Advt. no. 02/2015) HSSC JE Electrical in Haryana Police Housing Corporation Department Exam Notice of 06.12.2015 ( Category no. 12 of Advt. no. 02/2015) HSSC JE Civil, Horticulture, TGT English, TGT Physical Education Exam Notice of 20.12.2015 (Category No. 02 of Advt. no. 03, 09/2015 & Category no. 10,11 of 02/ 2015). Sir, i have fill application for canal patwari and gram sachiv so pls give notification about exam n further process Sir..mera exam centar change ho skta …jalnder h mera exam 20 Dec ko …sir plz change kr do center …Chandigarh kr do plz sir ….pawari exam date kya h Gram sachiv" "Wednesday, 1.16 State Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) introduces a mining bill almost identical to one that was narrowly defeated last session. Critics say the bill would allow the disposal of mining waste in streams and wetlands, and would prompt lawsuits and heightened federal oversight. Officials lock down Leopold Elementary School on Madison's south side after reports of gunfire. No injuries are reported and the school returns to normal. Friday, 1.18 In a 2-to-1 decision, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a lower court decision voiding much of Act 10, the law that stripped public employees of most collective bargaining rights. Conservatives cheer and liberals cringe, while all eyes turn to another court challenge that argues the law violates the state constitution. Saturday, 1.19 A few hundred people demonstrate against gun control at the Capitol for Gun Appreciation Day. Yes, let's all take a moment to appreciate the wonderful things guns have done for humanity. Sunday, 1.20 Aryle Dahlke, 66, dies after being found lying alongside Portage Road on the city's east side. A preliminary autopsy finds Dahlke died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck. Monday, 1.21 The Associated Press reports that Punjab Singh, a victim of the mass shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh temple on Aug. 5, has made slow but ""remarkable"" progress in his recovery. He has pulled out of a coma and is now alert and responsive. A gunman killed six worshipers and injured three before killing himself. Tuesday, 1.22 Tim Russell, a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker when Walker was the Milwaukee County executive, is sentenced to two years in prison and five years of probation for stealing money from a veterans group. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Hansher tells Russell: ""I find that you don't even have any shame."" Sen. Tim Cullen (D-Janesville) introduces a rival bill for mining reform. His proposal differs from the Republicans' by creating a longer timeframe for project approval and allowing more public input. Gov. Walker and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) say they are trying to give all families a $200 tax cut in the budget they're working on. Wednesday, 1.23 Hearings on the proposed mining law are held at the Capitol. See Nora G. Hertel's report. Compiled, in part, from local media." "After Month One of the new season the Cleveland Indians claim first place in the Central Division by a game over heavily favored Detroit and not so favored Chicago. How could this happen? Typical Tribe. After a dispiriting opening 1-4 homestand, a great 7-2 road trip against downtrodden Kansas City, Seattle and Oakland rollercoastered the Indians back into April relevance. Despite later dismal home losses to the Royals, a solid series win against the Angels ended the month on an up note. 11-9 is only 11-9 but it’s still first place. So what if the Tigers played Boston, Texas and New York while we tangled with the Royals, M’s and A’s. The numbers below tell the twisted tale. Like last season, this is a deeply flawed but deeply likable team so buckle up. The rollercoaster will continue. Johnny Damon Day is TODAY. If only he played LF but batted as a 1B. . . OFFENSE — The Indians hit 16 home runs in 9 straight games to open the season then failed to homer in the next 11. Chiropractors call such dry spells an acceleration/deceleration injury or ‘whiplash’. — In 11 home dates the Tribe managed 10 or more hits only twice, batted .213 and scored but 2.63 runs per game (hence a 4-7 home record). Cold weather or the offensive contagion that is Casey Kotchman? — The Indians went 6-1 in 1 run games, a trend or attitude which must continue. — The Tribe leads MLB in walks (102) and is 5th in OBP (.342) but tied for 15th in both runs scored (90) and batting average (.244). A quirk or a more telling quark? — The Indians scored 61 of their 90 runs in 9 road games, including 32 runs in 3 games against the Royals. More balance would be nice. — Five scheduled off days plus one rainout ensured the Indians played the fewest games (20) in MLB. PITCHING — The staff ERA of 4.10 is middle of the pack (17th). In a small surprise, the starters’ ERA at 3.93 (18th) is better than the relief corps at 4.35 (22nd). However, the starters are second to last in strikeouts with only 67 in 116.2 IP. — The bullpen owns a 3-2 record and a 1.27 WHIP good for 12th overall. — We need to take advantage of Lowe and Gomez while they last. INDIVIDUAL SNAPSHOTS THE GOOD Hafner (.295/2/10) Driving the ball, lots of walks and a .909 OPS. Glimpses of the old Pronk we dearly miss. Cabrera (.286/2/4) Solid start but limited run production and impatient at the plate (clutch RBI on Fri. followed on Sunday by 2 first pitch swings with runners on). Hannahan (.290/1/14) Best clutch hitter, strong going to opposite field but will not keep up this pace. Santana (.262/3/10) Taking walks but not yet on a hot streak. Kipnis (.256/3/12) Leads the team in runs, home runs (tied) and stolen bases, 2nd in RBIs. Could cut his Ks. THE NOT AS GOOD Brantley (.250/0/5) 5 game hitting streak keeps him from the Bad and Ugly, Too list. Needs to live up to billing. Choo (.237/0/9) Like last year, nagged by injuries and a slow start. Duncan (.230/2/8) 22 Ks in 61 ABs. Not a good every day audition. THE BAD AND UGLY, TOO Kotchman (.148/2/4) Good in the field but take away one 3 hit game and he’s batting .111. STARTING PITCHING Masterson (0-2, 5.40) 17 BBs in 30 IP and a 7.02 ERA against left handed batters. He’s better than that and will settle in. Jimenez (2-1, 4.50) Maalox man. Velocity remains down and pitch counts up (107/6 IP). A wobbler on a thin tightrope. We need him to be better. Lowe (4-1, 2.27) Very pleasant surprise. Consistent innings eater and stabilizing force. A good get by Antonetti. Tomlin (1-2, 5.48) Very hittable (.302 avg. against) and looks a lot like last year’s 2nd half Tomlin with facial stubble. Gomez (1-1, 2.35) 0.78 WHIP. Quietly solid start after a promising last season. Cross your fingers it lasts. RELIEF PITCHING CPerez (0-0, 4.00) 7 for 8 in saves. 1.08 ERA since Opening Day Meltdown. Smith (0-0, 1.74) Good ol’ steady Joe. Pestano (1-0, 2.79) 13.03 k/9 but still not as sharp as he can be. Hagadone (0-0, 2.08) 10.38 k/9. Keep him here. RPerez (1-0, 3.52) The shoulder needs to hold up for all of us. Wheeler (0-0, 3.68) I’ve already been mean to him and it’s only April. Asencio (1-1, 7.15) Good AAA line so the move made sense but he pitches like Luis Vizcaino. We have better options. Sipp (0-1, 7.71) Consistently inconsistent but decent of late. MAY SCHEDULE — The Tribe plays 18 home games and 12 away contests (30 in 31 days), including two 2 game sets (home to Seattle and at Minnesota) and the season’s first interleague series against Ozzie Guillen and Miami; — By the end of May the Tribe will have 13 division games against the White Sox and 9 against the Royals but only 3 against Detroit, a possible recipe for fun and/or despair later in the summer; — In June the Indians go on the road for 18 of 27 games, so May would be a good time to harvest some wins. QUESTION Which event is more likely: The Indians finish May still in first place or Albert Pujols finishes May with fewer home runs than Jack Hannahan?" "PATIENTS faced lengthy waits, relatives had to wait outside because corridors were full of trolleys, and ambulance crews were delayed for up to two hours during one of the Royal Gwent Hospital emergency department's busiest nights of the year. At one stage on Monday evening, there were nine ambulances and two rapid response vehicles parked outside the department, with not enough bays to contain them - a scene photographed by a patient's relative. Her brother had been injured in a road accident in Caerleon, and after treatment at the scene by paramedics, arrived by ambulance around 7pm. ""There were five or six ambulances when we got there, but by about 9.30pm there were nine and a couple of response cars,"" said the woman, who did not wish to be named. ""There were no proper spaces left, it was so busy. ""My brother came off his motorbike and they suspected he'd broken a leg and an arm - and there were eight or nine patients on trolleys. ""It was so busy at one point, relatives or friends were asked to wait outside because the corridors were jam-packed."" The woman's brother was later confirmed with a broken arm and ligament damage to a leg, and was able to go home at around 1.30am yesterday morning. ""There were people who had a long time, and ambulance crews who had been there a couple of hours because of delays handing over patients,"" said the woman. ""One told me his shift should have finished at half past seven and he was still there at 10. ""The crew who dealt with my brother were brilliant and I just think it's wrong that the ambulance service gets criticised all the time when there are delays like that at hospitals."" Though figures are not available, an Aneurin Bevan University Health Board spokesman said Monday night was among the busiest of the year for emergency departments, not only in Gwent but across the region, and the emergency department was busy again yesterday. ""The picture appears to have been much the same across South Wales, with reports from WAST (the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust) that it was their busiest day since the New Year,"" he said. ""There was a high volume of ambulance crews bringing in very poorly patients throughout the day. ""The (emergency) department at the Royal Gwent Hospital has remained busy, and we wish to apologise to any patient who has experienced a long wait for treatment."" Predicting peaks and troughs of demand, and staffing A&E units appropriately, is an inexact science, and there remain occasions on which demand outstrips capacity. The target of dealing with at least 95 per cent of attenders inside four hours remains challenging and elusive across Wales, though figures show that performance at Gwent units was the best in Wales for much of the first four months of 2014. Much improvement remains to be made however, on ambulance handover times, and to eliminate A&E waits of longer than 12 hours. Please log in to enable comment sorting 6:12am Wed 4 Jun 14 Monmouthshire Merlin says... We'll Carwyn , we know different! Because we are ! This is a public disgrace, as are our schools, social services etc; The common theme being, these services are the responsibility of the Welsh Assembly under devolved powers. Unfortunately, your priorities are all wrong, as I see on the BBC website, you now want to waste further money. On irrelevances to the vast majority of us, I refer to the consultation document, Proposed standards relating to the Welsh language. more new road signs, Welsh first etc etc. Time to wake up, you asked a question, we need to understand why people recently voted UKIP. The answer is plain to see. Enough is Enough! 7:48am Wed 4 Jun 14 Citywatcher says... 7:53am Wed 4 Jun 14 The Red Claw says... 8:00am Wed 4 Jun 14 The Red Claw says... 8:09am Wed 4 Jun 14 Bobevans says... 9:02am Wed 4 Jun 14 blackandamber says... 10:43am Wed 4 Jun 14 Lliswerry Man says... Yes the WAG is partly responsible, as they sit there blindly saying there are no problems, as others have rightly said, what would they know, they probably do not use it.......they should ask those without a dentist or doctor, and they know who we are.... we are the ones on the waiting list Aneurin Bevan Health Board Holds......or those at A+E departments.... Instead they rely on ""figures"".... manipulated no doubt by Health Chiefs. The city continues to expand, whilst the RGH for instance has not changed in decades... its lagging well behind its English counterparts, both for patient care, speed at which you get treated, and Parking for Patients, all priorities for a Hospital with such a varied population, high in disabled people and the elderly. Schools are the same, lagging behind to get places for LOCAL children, because of the rule that parents can now choose what school their children go to, which adds all the traffic now to the morning rush hour and evening rush hours. And now we have even more houses being built, around Rogerstone, Duffryn, Pill, etc, where are the NEW Doctors Surgeries, Dental Surgeries and Hospital Spaces ALL coming from?? Come on NCC and WAG... explain... Aneurin Bevan Health Board also needs to explain how it can build brand new Hospitals like Ystrad Mynach, which is fabulous, yet DO nothing for Newport and its surrounding villages and towns... we pay far more for this NHS and deserve for the money to be spent now locally, and spent in such a way, its Future Proof, IE build it big enough to cope the demands that will be placed upon it, stop trying to put a plaster where a bandage is needed. Since the introduction of FREE prescriptions in Wales, hundreds, if NOT thousands of pensioners and sick people from England have moved across the border to get it...... again, this was for Welsh people living in Wales, and another system being abused. We need to seriously sort this out before we have people dying in the street. 10:44am Wed 4 Jun 14 Lliswerry Man says... 11:01am Wed 4 Jun 14 ianto100 says... 11:27am Wed 4 Jun 14 Explainitplease says... The GP services and OOH is so atrocious people use A&E as an alternative. Oh I suppose a limit on how many people can be a patient might help too. I'm sure we've all seen families of 5 waiting with the patient. This also needs addressing. Obviously I do agree something is wrong with our NHS, but simple things can sometimes improve a situation. 12:09pm Wed 4 Jun 14 throwy1 says... 1:04pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Magor says... 1:27pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Cymru Am Beth says... 1:31pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Cymru Am Beth says... We are now the socialist republic of Wales comrade. Where the people in positions of power live it up , whilst the hoi polloi vote to keep them in power. 1:36pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Cymru Am Beth says... 2:23pm Wed 4 Jun 14 gingertom says... /iplayer/episode/b04 5lw2v/week-in-week-o ut-ann-clwyd-rebel-w ith-a-cause 2:24pm Wed 4 Jun 14 gingertom says... g.wao.gov.uk/ 2:32pm Wed 4 Jun 14 gingertom says... southwalesargus.co.u k/news/11242974.Gwen t_ambulance_response _times_improve/ when WAG said targets were missed 21 out of 22 months for ambulance response times: bbc.co.uk /news/uk-wales-polit ics-27609870 then we saw this rise in waiting lists: southwalesargus.co.u k/news/gwentnews/112 36543.More_long_wait s_for_Gwent_patients / I commented this: gingertom says... 26.5.14 I agree with the above I think the figures are much higher. A friend of mine has had her back operation cancelled FOUR times despite consultants telling patients that time is of the essence regarding spinal operations so that you don't get permanent nerve damage. Also, orthopaedics got their own operating theatre in st woolos and do not have to compete with other specialities. Lack of beds cannot be a problem because most orthopaedic patients only stay the day on the ward or overnight at the most. YET despite this fiasco dr andrew goodall has just been promoted: /news/uk-wales-27442 421 The general public are not fools. This is a FARCE! 2:38pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Cymru Am Beth says... 3:33pm Wed 4 Jun 14 JanJenkins says... 3:35pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Magor says... 3:46pm Wed 4 Jun 14 landyman3030 says... Had to attend RGH A&E about two months ago on a Wednesday at 2pm. Room wa standing only with what seemed to be a p.c. with every casualty. Reception told me it would take a little while to see triage nurse but when i asked how long to see a Doctor she just looked at me, indicated the room and said it could be a while. Out from there, 30 minutes to Nevill Hall and got sorted in 3 hours. I consider myself fortunate i had the option. 3:52pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Daffy2 says... 5:22pm Wed 4 Jun 14 Magor says... The only improvement is a new road but that never gets any closer.If WAG is to work people have got to stop voting Labour.A monopoly does not work. 6:19pm Wed 4 Jun 14 LanceCVP says... 7:39pm Wed 4 Jun 14 jonesyofgwent says... 12:21am Thu 5 Jun 14 Ollie254 says... 12:30am Thu 5 Jun 14 Ollie254 says... I hear much about the value if the NHS but you have to wonder if the third rate service we have is actually worth keeping. Hospitals contribute to death, doctors are impatient instead of caring and the comfort of patients cannot be assured. Surely the time to consider radical changes has arrived. 12:50pm Thu 5 Jun 14 Aquarius says... As far as the crew coming from Nelson....*did* the crew come all the way from Nelson, or was it a Nelson crew which perhaps happened to be in the area after attending another call? It could be either case. And if the crew did come all the way from Nelson to Cwmbran, it highlights a couple of things. Firstly, there must have beena shortage of available ambulance staff in South East Wales at the time in question. Worse, it must have been a protracted period of crew shortages, since if an ambulance had come clear more locally while the Nelson crew was enroute, the Nelson crew would have been stood down to allow a more local crew to respond. But it also illustrates that Control Staff can use (often through no choice) crerws from further afield too at times of heavy demand. Back in 2012, the Public Services Ombudsman heavily criticised the Service for a delayed response to someone in (I think) Pontypridd. It turns out that a detailed analysis (by someone with hours of spare times on their hands, sitting in a quiet office with none of the pressure that Ambulance Control staff have in making minute by minute decisions) showed that an Ambulance in another unitary authority area (Blackwood, as I recall) was available and yet wasn't sent. Ultimately, steps were taken to ensure that no matter what area a crew operates in, they could be tasked to a 999 call. The result being that crews are now sent ludicrous distances to cover calls and to try and hide staff shortages. And that's why a crew was sent from Nelson to Cwmbran. And STILL people complain. Talk about being unable to do right for doing wrong, eh? You could have had a nother 10 staff on duty in A+E. You could have had another 10 ambulance crews on duty. And STILL this situation could have happened (although you'd hope more staff would at least ease the situation). People need to take better care of, and more personal responsibilty for, their own health. They need to think twice about why they're calling for an ambulance (and enough of the 'it's my human right' crap, eh??). GPs need to be doing FAR more to see patients promptly - and requesting less transport by ambulance for many of their patients who, the responding crews often find, could just as easily find their own way to hospital (assuming they really need to be in hospital in the first place...and that's a bit of a stretch at times). And lastly both the hospital and Ambulance Service senior managers need to be far more capable than they are. Putting out soothing press statements that everyone in the Ambulance Service knws isn't true will not improve these matters. Oh, and those usless idiots in Cardiff Bay need to stop putting their fingers in their ears and pretending that its nothing to do with them. 1:15pm Thu 5 Jun 14 signal box says... The Chairman & C.E.O. should resign because they have failed to improve the service since taking up their very lucrative appointments. 3:52pm Thu 5 Jun 14 Concernedstaff says... 4:04pm Thu 5 Jun 14 Dipole says... Because just dialling 999 doesn't make it an emergency, the majority of calls could be seen by a GP or people could make their own way but people think (and I have experienced this first hand) if they arrive by ambulance they will not have to wait. Also been told by people the doctor doesn't know what he's talking about ,when I saw him earlier he told me I was fine. Staff in the ambulance service and the various A/E departments are doing the best they can but they are dangerously understaffed and stretched and if managers have their way it will only get worse. The Ambulance service is running on staffs goodwill and overtime 4:42pm Thu 5 Jun 14 RR1234 says... The only day in A+E which ran smoothly was whenever there was a government bigwig or newspaper journalist, then miraculosly there were extra nurses and doctors on the 'shopfloor' and free beds. The next day it went back to usual. The '4 hour target' was probably the worst thing to happen in A+E. Managers and government have no understanding of clinical needs. I have seen managers berate staff for prioritising a patient based on clinical grounds over someone who is not an emergency but is close to the 4 hour wait. Its an Accident and Emergency Department (says it all on the tin). My understanding (but I may be wrong), is that until an ambulance crew 'formally' hands over a patient to the triage nurse, the patient is not booked onto the system. Therefore despite them waiting hours in a corridor on an uncomfortable trolley, their actual total wait is much lower than what is on the computer. Another bright idea by managers to brighten the numbers. The frustrating thing is that the staff get told everything is ok, we do not need more staff, THE NUMBERS DO NOT LIE! 4:51pm Thu 5 Jun 14 RR1234 says... 4:58pm Thu 5 Jun 14 Aquarius says... since it's been cut to the bone to reduce costs. As for running on staff goodwill - even that is in low supply given staff morale and dissatisfaction with the way they are 'managed' (and I use the latter term loosely). Senior management - particularly at HQ in North Wales - has been poor for years. consisting largely of management by memos and directives - with the main aim of putting the pressure(and the blame) on Operational and Control Staff while ensuring that it's shovelled as far away from senior managers as possible. And probably all with the connivance of the Welsh Government. Nice bunch. 5:05pm Thu 5 Jun 14 RR1234 says... I and a few others walked 45min in the snow to get to work, and then walked back home at 2am when our shifts ended, again no provisions for transport. 9:41pm Thu 5 Jun 14 gingertom says... HAVE YOU ANY IDEA HOW ANDREW GOODALL HAS BEEN PROMOTED IN LIGHT OF WHAT YOU HAVE TOLD US? IT BEGGARS BELIEF!!! sorry for the capitals but I am hoping someone will explain how and why has he been promoted. 5:28pm Fri 6 Jun 14 RR1234 says... Ring fencing the nhs budget is again just the start to privatising the nhs. Private companies taking over gp surgerys and hospitals are only going to be interested in making money. Or will patients have to get private medical cover? I for one will feel it would be against my principles and ethics to sit in front of a patient and potential deny them treatment or investigations because they did not have the right cover. I once went abroad and took a relative to see a local doctor. It was a money making scheme. He owned the X-ray machine the drugs store. The prescriptions he wrote out amounted to a months wages for my uncle. I was shocked and so glad that we have rules and ethics in this country 9:34pm Sat 7 Jun 14 jonesyofgwent says... 9:39pm Sat 7 Jun 14 jonesyofgwent says... 6:21pm Sun 8 Jun 14 Independentvoter says..." " wet, weary... but going to change it all View HEALTHY4ME's Sparkpage View All Blog Entries from HEALTHY4ME Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Morning sparkers! I am going to turn this wet, weary day around. I slept okay but have a back ache and pain,a bit of a sore thumb and elbow so all in all that isn't too bad. NOT everywhere is hurting. Nothing like the past summer of sciatica lol that is my name for that summer. I am a tad down, one that darn long term stresses me, not knowing if we will pay our mortgage come sept is so worriesome, even though I KNOW I KNOW worry doesn't get you anywhere. So mostly I just stop and think it will work out and then leave it be, cos truth be told I am a worrier from generations back lol hard to change but am doing way better than before. Also now this is somewhat silly but hey it's me. I get down and it is when I start thinking I want to have a country house, I do mean in the country but also mean more country decorating, not all the kitchy stuff but a nice dec. I am constantly looking at country home, country living, country decorating. I have a binder full of stuff I hve cut out since the early 80s!!! Said to hubby yesterday as we were driving home from store in a somewhat upscale residential area.( not where I want to live), wonder if we will ever have part of our dreams. his is the rv, mine is the country house.... Ironically, I can make mine more country, just some is cash some is just not doing it...ie making a quilt, knitting an afghan, I had our country house more decorated like that with some of the stuff we got when we lived in the states, but not into the little decorations, I want it to be country nice not messy. lol Okay off to start a gf, cereal mix that you make let sit for 24 hrs then bake crumble and enjoy! New one but need something otehr than eggs, and oatmeal, although it hasn't gotten too warm for oatmeal much yet. Cya and I will turn the mood around, hubby has dentist apt and I will go to the library nearby while he is there........... HUGS Report Inappropriate Blog Member Comments About This Blog Post: CHRISTASP 6/13/2013 1:06PM Hope you turned it around and will work on your dreams. A quilt is a nice idea...! Report Inappropriate Comment ALEXSGIRL1 6/12/2013 6:44PM enjoy the library my favorite place besides the beach. you know how to knit or crochet and sew etc start making stuff to sell. that way you will better when September comes because you are doing something about the money situation just in case. just a thought . hugs Report Inappropriate Comment CHALLENGER15 6/12/2013 4:46PM I like country style decorating, also. Why don't you begin a quilt or an afghan? I love doing those types of things! Report Inappropriate Comment TXMEMAW6 6/12/2013 10:26AM Hope you get your country home. It's the little homey touches that make it, not the money spent. Please try to stop worrying. Seems all I accomplish by worrying is making myself sick. Have a good week and take care of yourself! Hugs, Sharon Report Inappropriate Comment SUSIEPH1 6/12/2013 6:29AM You know that worry doesn't help .. All it does is stress you. Try and think positive .. I know it sounds like I don't understand .. But I do ... It will all work out in the end whether you worry or not! . Country style sounds so good .. Thinking of you xx hugs Susie .. Comment edited on: 6/12/2013 6:30:29 AM" "Monday, March 12, 2012 Once again it's Monday, I ask myself weekly were does the time go? So another Monday and another week of plans a head of me. This could be a cool week for me because I have very hopeful to be in the 250's which will make me half way t... Read more Wednesday, March 07, 2012 There are days that I look at this as such a long journey that I will never see the end of. Something has change in the past month. Maybe it's that fact that I'm back on track or the Spark Live meetings I don't know but something is working..<... Read more Friday, March 02, 2012 Dear Miss Hanna Mackenzie Bourke 21 of Missoula Montana you are the drink drive that was driving the wrong one on a one way street in Missoula Montana 3/1/12. I am not only the person that chased you through Missoula last night tell police coul... 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Read more Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Good Afternoon... Exercised AT the Gym this weekend Kitchen Floor fixed Read more Friday, February 15, 2013 Good Morning.... Life is getting better! I received my State taxes back. It was the exact amount owed on my car to get fixed. My car will be ready within 10 days. I am very happy about that! FREEDOM!!! I am going to the gym on Sa... Read more Thursday, February 14, 2013 Happy Valentine's Day! It is an okay V day. I miss my Grandma. I always celebrated with her. Our own private birthday party. Everyone always had plans. Grandma's bday was yesterday. Well this weekend I am painting my kitchen. I... Read more Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Good Morning... I am remaining positive... as much as I can. I cannot wait to get my taxes back. I will have my car soon. That means I will have my freedom as well. I hate having to rely on other people. I send out a total of 20 re... Read more Tuesday, February 12, 2013 I am trying to stay positive. I wish it was a Friday because then I would be looking at a three day weekend! Not that I am doing very much this weekend. Maybe I will have the kids clean the yard. I don't know yet. Just waiting for the ro... Read more Monday, February 11, 2013 I am so frustrated. My exercise at the gym is crap because I without my car. I do some things at home. I feel less productive. My car should be fixed in less than two weeks now. I am frustrated that my own mother was mean to me on my birt... Read more Friday, February 08, 2013 So I got a hold my car guy. He accepted my payment arrangements. He will be starting my car on Monday which my car is already at the shop. Read more Thursday, February 07, 2013 My department is on a hiring freeze. The temps that have been here before me have first dibs on positions. Its unfortunate. I have already started the process. I have a few pieces to update my portfolio for interviews. I have my first ... Read more ... Read more Monday, February 04, 2013 Hello Monday! Countdown to my Birthday begins! 6 days... I am taking my best friend and her family out to the jockey lot (huge flea market). More than likely, I will have lunch at my parents' house with my family. I am trying... Read more Thursday, January 31, 2013 Good Morning... I wasn't on much yesterday. I walked into a mess at work. Read more Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Good Morning... I am doing much better! Yesterday, my boss talked to be about the dark cloud over my head and the heartache that follows. She and several of my co-workers have gotten together. The plan is I am going to lunch on Friday. I... Read more Monday, January 28, 2013 I am feeling a lot better now that I have caught up with my sleep. I am still thinking about my ex but yesterday I almost went the whole day without thinking about him. Its such a waste of time. I did update my profile on a dating site. My b... Read more Friday, January 25, 2013 I thank God it's Friday! I did get some sleep last night. I feel more rested today then I have all week. I stopped crying about the ex last night. Enough is enough. I need a man and proof he wasn't one. He was lucky to have me but he deserv... Read more" "As you all know today is election day and I encourage all of you to fulfill your civic duty and go vote. Regardless of your political persuasion this day is something that is very important to our country. If you're not educated about the candidates, which at this point is absurd, get educated. If you have a question about where to vote, or if you are registered click here. Remember, the term idiot spawns from a Latin term used towards people who did not preform/take advantage of their civic responsibilities, thank you Jim Wright's class. I'm off my soapbox, go vote! 4 comments: I don't know if any of you were listening to the morning show on the Ticket, but they had Gordo out doing exit poll interviews at the polling station near their office... probably the most terrifying thing I've ever heard... votes were almost evenly split but no one understood any of the issues he asked, which were very basic. This country is so screwed either way. It's depressing. ""Does Obama want to increase or decrease capital gains tax?"" Gordo asked it to pretty much everyone, and i dont think anyone got it right. Yeah but even the McCain supporters were pretty weak. He asked someone why she voted for McCain and she was like, ""BECAUSE HES THE ANSWER!!"" nice. why did we give women the right to vote, again? (Kidding!) also, how have we not heard from spitpurple re: Phil Fulmer?" "Three dead found in fire ravaged vacant building on Prince Edward Island CHARLOTTETOWN - Fire investigators in Charlottetown worked into the night Saturday, sifting through the charred remains of a vacant building where three bodies were discovered earlier in the day. The small, green structure had been home to a number of businesses in the past, including a used car dealership and a golf driving range, but police said it had been vacant for a number of years, and the windows and doors were boarded-up after some vandalism last summer. Greg Aitken, who lives across the street, was awakened by his wife around 5:30 a.m. after she saw flames coming from the back of the structure. He said the flames were just in one corner, but spread quickly. ""Within five to ten minutes about half the building was engulfed,"" he said. Another neighbour, Reggie Jameson, said he woke came, the three bodies were found inside. Jameson, 24, said he could see flames shooting out of the building from every direction. He said when he learned that three people died in the fire, it came as a shock because the building is abandoned and. Aitken said he hadn't seen any tracks in the snow around the building and was surprised to learn anyone was inside. There had been graffiti painted in three sides of the building. Aitken said it had been there since last summer. The building is located behind the busy Charlottetown Mall, and McGuigan said there is a lot of young pedestrian traffic in the area. The fire completely gutted the single-storey structure and part of the roof near the rear of the building had collapsed. Police said investigators were working to identify the victims and determine the cause of the fire. McGuigan said he knew there was much discussion on social media about the possible identities of the victims and injured male, but said police would not confirm any names until after autopsies to be performed in Charlottetown on Sunday. He did say it was believed that all the victims were young. As of Saturday evening, McGuigan said police had not been able to speak with the injured male, but hoped to get a statement from him" "Davis: Not likely to finish tonight. You must be logged in to post comments. Please log in here or click the comment box below for options.comments powered by Disqus" "In brief: Extreme Huntress in hot water North Idaho’s famed Extreme Huntress from Bonner County is in hot water on charges of violating hunting permit regulations while she was vying for a national TV crown. Amanda Rochelle Lowrey used social media in 2013 to garner votes on her trail toward the 2014 Extreme Huntress title in the Eye of the Hunter program on NBC Sports. Continue reading this post »" "Conversing all the rage Seb James with today's market moves from the Sky Bet trading room from Warwick, Sandown and Wolverhampton.Mark Johnston: Wolverhampton runner all the rage - Related Content 15:15 Warwick Queen Of Mantua 7/2 from 11/2 Queen Of Mantua's hurdling mark would already give her a great chance in this Novice Chase, but this daughter of Old Vic has always been seen as a chasing type, and she could prove too good for her rivals in a race not as competitive as it looks. Sixth on chase debut in a better race, the seven-year-old should have learnt plenty, and with the step up in trip in her favour, and Paddy Brennan taking over in the saddle, we are all set for a big run. 16:00 Sandown Master Benjamin 6/1 from 7/1 If you can forgive his last run when hampered at Doncaster, Jeremy Scott's lightly raced Master Benjamin holds leading form claims in this competitive handicap at Sandown. His second to Xaarcet, who has gone on to frank the form twice, looks rock solid for this grade, and with improvement to come, this strong-travelling sort can prove well ahead of the handicapper . 19:00 Wolverhampton Conversing 15/8 from 9/2 One of the day's talking horses is the Mark Johnston-trained Conversing, with early morning odds being slashed from 9/2 into 15/8. Formerly trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, the three-year-old failed to show much last year in two maiden runs, but this son of Raven's Pass has obviously wintered well, and he should go close in a race lacking any great strength in depth. Click here for completely free £10 bet with Sky Bet & £5 free every week" "The Falcons’ Michael Turner—arrested Tuesday morning, hours after playing a game in Atlanta against the Broncos—is the 15th NFL player charged with an alcohol-related driving offense in 2012. Turner also is at least the 22nd athlete in the four major sports—including the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball—arrested on such a charge this year. For what it’s worth, that’s not a terrible rate, 22 out of about 3,600 players on active rosters between the four leagues. That’s actually lower than the national average, according to statistics in recent years from the FBI and other federal agencies. Obviously, though, those arrests are much more widely known. After all, they’re celebrities, with money and resources and opportunities. That’s the problem. We’ll never be able to reduce those numbers—15 in the NFL and 22 throughout big-time American sports in one year—to zero. But they should be a lot closer to zero—because the number of excuses they have for getting busted for DUI, or DWI, is pretty close to zero. Few segments of our population have more ways to avoid a crime like that than pro athletes, NFL or otherwise. They have advantages that lots of drivers of all ages can’t touch. But they’re not using them. There’s some kind of disconnect going on between them, their knowledge, their judgment and their decision-making. The messages are all around them. So is the help. They’re not clicking at the right time. Those disconnects could cost someone his or her life—maybe even that player’s own life. Pitcher Josh Hancock of the St. Louis Cardinals learned that the hard way. When he was killed on a Missouri highway after a game early in the 2007 season, his blood-alcohol level was nearly double the legal limit; he had gone from the ballpark to a bar and was on his way to another bar. Lots of people don’t have the cash to get a cab, much less a limo, nor do they have the resources to use their employer’s ride service. Pro athletes have a choice of all of the above—at least NFL players still do, as the league provides a program called “Safe Rides.” Several teams do the same. And, of course, if they don’t want to use that—and some have said they don’t want teams to reach that far into their private lives—they can afford other means. They also usually are surrounded by people who can (and should) support them. It might be teammates, or friends or relatives or agents or bodyguards or restaurant employees or club managers who don’t want bad publicity—but players rarely are alone in public. Ideally, they’re capable of changing their friend’s mind about getting behind the wheel, or adept at taking his keys away, or pinning him down before he even leaves. When Jason Kidd, days after being traded to the Knicks, was arrested after driving into a tree in New York last summer after a party, photos surfaced of him being helped out by others at that party. None of them stopped him from driving, or he didn’t listen to them—but again, some logical connection was broken. There’s also the notion that what the various leagues taught players in their rookie symposiums as they entered the league would have sunk in. The ones for the NBA and NFL are mandatory; players can get punished for skipping it or leaving early. The tales that get the most traction from there come from former and current players themselves, about how they failed to take advantage of what was laid out right before them over and over again. Plus, no matter how much of a rookie or veteran that player is, they find out in a hurry how many eyes are on them wherever they go in public, and often in private—again, the kind of incentive the average over-indulger doesn’t have as a deterrent. Finally, their teams and leagues have a couple of tools at their disposal that, in a perfect world, should be effective. They have lots of ways to counsel players struggling even a little bit with such issues, from professionals to career-development staffers who often are former players. They also have the big stick of team or league discipline; if they don’t think Roger Goodell or a David Stern will hit them hard for an incident that soils the reputation of the sport, then they probably don’t have the attention span a big-time athlete needs. It’s almost as if you have to go out of your way, to try with all your might, to cross that line and commit an act as simplistically avoidable as driving while impaired. As if you’re making a concerted effort to evade every possible obstacle to saving you from yourself. That might be a bigger problem than any league can solve. But at this point, after 15 arrests in one hyper-popular league in less than one calendar year, almost one on every other team in the NFL … everybody had better come together and solve the problem. As much as they’re doing, it’s not working. They’re not making the connection. They can’t afford to wait for another tragedy." "The Fish & Chip Shop Islington Book Online £35 Fish and Chips Islington, Barnsbury Collect 100 points when you book 189 Upper Street, London N1 1RQ, Tel:020 3463 9549 Within 1km (340m) Diner Rating: In the words of a fan of this posh-but-not-too-posh Islington chippie: “Des McDonald hits it bang on the head with this little beauty.” Des is a former... more » Write Review Add to my lists" "amsterdam, coffeeshop, museum, netherlands, reizen, tips, travel, traveltips, uitjes Top 10 things to do in Amsterdam except smoking joints Amsterdam (c) Corscri Daje Tutti!, Flickr I have lived in Amsterdam for more then twenty years and I think it’s one of the nicest European cities except when it’s raining which unfortunately it does a lot. Amsterdam is lively and cosmopolitan and it has a lot to offer to suit all tastes. The houses look like doll houses, there are lots of great museums and it’s green. You know those cities where you don’t see a patch of green for miles, well in Amsterdam you’ve got parks and grass. No, not only this grass!! On the other hand it’s small enough to be compact and it has kind of a village atmosphere. There are “only” around 770 000 inhabitants so it’s no Paris or Rome. Talking of cosmopolitan: there are 179 different nationalities in Amsterdam!! The parks Flower (c) faungg, Flickr, Vondelpark (c) Shende Luth The Vondelpark, named after the writer, is located in the centre and the hustle and bustle of things. It has a few nice cafés but the nicest is to prepare your own picnic and relax on the grass with a glass of wine watching the locals walk or bike by. In the summer months you also have a small open-air concert venue in the Park which is really nice. Looking for more peace and quiet? Go to the Sarphatipark, named after a well know Jewish physician. It’s tiny but cosy and very romantic in kind of an old fashioned way with a pound and statues. The Sarphatipark is best combined with a stroll on the Albert Cuyp Market (and a glass of fresh and healthy juice at Frood in between the two!) The Westerpark is also worth mentioning and appreciated by the young (eeeh 30-ish) and hip Amsterdam population. It’s a big park, around 35 acres. It is more of a cultural park then the others with a movie theater, art expositions and the large cultural venue Westergasfabriek. It often hosts events and other cultural stuff. The museums The garden of the Rijksmuseum (c) Karl Florczak There are many very beautiful museums in Amsterdam. Of course you should not miss the Van Gogh museum. Buy your tickets online or at the tourist office if you want to avoid long long long queues. The museum will unfortunately close for a few months for renovation work from September 2012. Part of the collection, around 70 or 75 paintings will be on display in the Hermitage museum while the Van Gogh closes. (N.B oct/2012: The Stedelijk Museum just reopened and I just can say one thing: go! go! go!) The Rijksmuseum is next to the Van Gogh. It’s been in renovation for years and should reopen in 2013. Meanwhile a small section of the museum remained open for public with a small but very beautiful collection, featuring the highlights of the collections of the Rijksmuseum including the famous Nightwatch by Rembrandt and the Kitchen Maid by Vermeer. Another very interesting museum in Amsterdam is the Hermitage. It has opened in the summer of 2009 in a beautiful building that used to be a home for the elderly. The current exhibition is stunning, it features some impressive work of Flemish painters from the art collection of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. It’s on until mid june 2012. The Hermitage is not close to the Van Gogh and the Rijksmuseum so it’s best to visit it on another day and combine the visit with a walk on the flee market Waterlooplein, the Rembrandthuis (the house Rembrandt lived in from 1639 to 1658) and the Jewish historical museum. If you are more into photography get over to Foam, a photography museum with interesting exhibitions worth visiting. The other museums Erotic museum (c) Sergey Galyonkin, Hash museum (c) Max Kueng There are about fifty museums in Amsterdam including a few very special ones. If you are planning on a walk through the red light district, you should visit the funny erotic museum. While in that neighborhood you might as well visit another unique museum: the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, where you can learn a thing or two. Watch the horrific Dutch history in the Amsterdam Dungeon. The dungeon is kind of a mixture of a museum and live shows with a team of actors. It’s a special experience. Don’t miss out on the Anne Frank museum where you can visit the secret room where Anne hid for years with her family as she wrote her famous diary. Another impressive museum is the Verzetsmuseum (Resistance Museum) which documents the Dutch resistance to Nazi occupation during the World War II. The markets If you happen to be in Amsterdam on a saturday, go for a stroll on the Noordermarkt. There is an organic farmers market from 10h till 17h. On monday mornings there is a 2nd hand market with great vintage clothes and other stuff on the Noordermarkt. It’s really nice. You can also visit the flee market “Waterlooplein”, not great but ok for a short walk and while there anyway have a stroll in the Nieuwmarkt district where you can see the beautiful 15th century building de Waag and the buddhist temple Fo Guang Shan He Hua. Notice the street name signs here are in both Dutch and Chinese, you’re in Chinatown! In a whole different district of Amsterdam you will find the daily market Albert Cuyp (except sundays). On this lively market you will find a mix of food and clothing and souvenirs and so on. Have a soused harreng at the stall of the Vlaardingse Haring Handel, while you’re there! Very touristy but a must see anyway is the flower market. It’s tiny but nice. For the cliché tulip fields you had in mind when thinking of the Netherlands you’ll have to get out of town and go to the Keukenhof in Lisse, about 40 minutes from Amsterdam. The beer and smokes Drink and smoke (c) J.E.Theriot, In de Wildeman (c) calflier001, Flickr Have one of the 215 different kind of beers at the beer tasting bar In de Wildeman. If you’re not that into beer, have a drink in minus 10 degrees Celsius at the Xtracold ice bar, which is more for the fun experience then for the drink. Have a look or a try at a coffeeshop. If you want to try a joint don’t buy it from some weird guy on some street corner but buy it in a good coffeeshop. A few nice ones would be: de Rokerij, de Tweede Kamer and the Greenhouse. The shops Kalverstraat (c) Mooste, Flickr What do you want to buy? If you’re into the expensive couture, get your butt over to the PC Hooftstraat where you will find Armani, Chanel, Cartier, etc… If your budget doesn’t reach that high you can go to the shopping street Kalverstraat with brands like H&M, Vero Moda and the Dutch Hema. Hema is like the greatest shop in the world! Really, just go have a look and eat a Dutch Hema sausage (rookworst) there as well. If you are looking for more original shops go have a walk in the Negen Straatjes, which means the nine streets. Those nine little streets are part of a really nice neighborhood, called the Jordaan. The music There is lots of live music in Amsterdam. Grab a concert in the concert halls Paradiso or Melkweg. Paradiso is located in a former church. It’s a small venue that has seen the biggest artists of the world (David Bowie, Nirvana, Rolling Stones, etc etc etc). It’s nice cause it’s kind of intimate and casual. The Melkweg is also worth going to. They are both close to each other and the Leidseplein. In the same neighborhood you will find a tiny cafe called Alto. It has some of the best live jazz in the Netherlands. Worth having a drink there for sure. Depending on when you are visiting there are different festivals. Always check what’s on. Some worth mentioning are Festival over het ij, Prinsengracht concert, Queensday (not actually a festival, more of a great National party), Amsterdam Rootsfestival and The Parade but there are many many more. Also check out De Tolhuistuin, an art and culture venue in Amsterdam-Noord. It is opening this year and looks very promising. On the Leidseplein there is the Amsterdams Uitburo where you can find the programs of all the events, shows, festivals and buy tickets as well. The canals The canals in Amsterdam (c) auxesis, Flickr Take a canal tour. Ok, I know, it’s corny but it’s a great way to see Amsterdam from the water which is absolutely a must. If you really can’t stand that kind of tours the alternative will make you sweat but it will be fun: rent a waterbike! The Jordaan area should absolutely be explored, it’s the typical Amsterdam as you see it on the postcards. Walk along the canals, watch the houseboats. Amsterdam still has 165 of it’s historic canals. The canal district have been included on the Unesco list of World Heritage Sites in 2010. Amsterdam is centered around four semi-circles around the historic center, these semi circles form the canal belt. The bikes Rent a bike but please mind the traffic, tourists are often not used to the trams (and taxi’s on the tram tracks). You can also grab a bike taxi which is not the same but well…why not? The churches Krijtberg (c) Jorge Lascar, De Begijnhof (c) Birdfarm Not really the first thing you would think of visiting when you arrive in Amsterdam: churches. But there are a few very beautiful ones. The two churches in the Begijnhof are not extremely pretty but the charm here is the collection of 14th century houses around the oldest inner courtyard of Amsterdam. The courtyard is actually private property but it can be visited. De Krijtberg is, I think, one of the most beautiful churches in the world. It has such a nice colored interior. It’s a Roman Catholic church from 1883. Last but not least visit the neo classicist church de Duif on the Prinsengracht. If you’re visiting Amsterdam with children, have a look at the tips for children by little Miss. Cheers, Mrs. Pingback: Interview with the dreamy photographer, meet Lona Aalders « SRSCK Pingback: The Wanderer « SRSCK Very complete list you made and you mentioned some of my favourite places too. Cool! 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The away team of Mary Banks, Marilyn Hedger, Jackie Bell and Val Batts won 23 -14. In the triple league, Hatfield Ladies beat Welwyn & District. The home team of Barbara Albrecht, Mary Bank and Dee Morrison won 21-18 and the away side of Jackie Bell, Helen Winch and Kathleen Cottington won 22-16. The club are looking for new players to join either their indoor, outdoor or social membership. For more information contact captain Cliff Batts on 07973505136." "Home » Pray it Forward » ceder point trip ceder point trip My children has wanted to go to cedar point However, I feel that taking both of them would be a lot for the two of them. please pray that I pick the right child to go and that we all have fun! Posted on Jun 3, 2012 | Prayer Request Discussion chris said on Jun 06, 2012 at 3:31pm instead of cedar point - look into Holiday World. it is cheaper - and still a lot of cool roller coasters and an absolutely amazing water park area. michelle said on Jun 16, 2012 at 10:15pm Thank you for the advice, I decided to take my son and the church was very nice to pay for us to go. Also my daugther is going to kings Island with her cousion so it all worked out! We had an amazing time best in a long time" "Photo galleries Gallery search Displaying Results for: What + SHOW ALL - NULL (4) - American (1) -) New York, NY, 2010, Chef, New York, NY, 2010, Chef - 2010 Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster Harlem OpeningNew YorkAmericanNovember 2010 - Pastry Chef Kayvon Jordan of Ty Lounge in The Four SeasonsNew York, NYN Markus Glocker and Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki of Gordon Ramsay at the LondonNew York, NYFrench ContemporaryJuly - Chef Matthew Weingarten of Inside Park at St. BartsNew York, NYAmerican ContemporaryJune 2010 Latest Photos" "PRINCETON — The Women’s Healthcare Unit at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton will close Jan. 1. “With changes in reimbursement at the federal and state levels, Perry Memorial Hospital has made the difficult decision to close their Women’s Healthcare Unit. . .with an anticipated effective date of Jan. 1, 2014, in accordance with applicable law and pending regulatory approval,” according to a news release issued by the hospital Friday. The Women’s Healthcare Unit includes obstetrics, labor, delivery and nursery facilities. Rex Conger, Perry Memorial CEO, said, “We believe that almost everyone recognizes that healthcare is dynamic and constantly changing. Healthcare facilities and providers across the nation are impacted by these changes and are attempting to adjust so they can continue to serve the healthcare needs in their area. “Perry Memorial Hospital has not been immune,” Conger said. “Over the past 10 years we have experienced regulatory changes, changes in patient volumes, payer mix, providers and significant reductions in reimbursement. For the fiscal year we just finished on April 30, we are showing a year to date loss of over $640,000 before our audit is complete.” The news release said Perry Memorial is also dealing with changes resulting from the ACA (Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare”). The federal government is proposing both legislative and regulatory Medicare cuts in reimbursement for services provided by hospitals. As of Friday, the news release said, Perry officials expect to receive about $546,000 less in reimbursement from Medicare during the hospital’s current fiscal year (May 1, 2013-April 30, 2014). The state of Illinois is facing financial challenges as well. Beginning with the state’s new fiscal year Perry’s reimbursement is being reduced by $600,000 every year going forward. “Between the federal and state government changes, Perry is anticipating at least $1.1 million less in reimbursement during their current fiscal year while trying to provide the same level of quality care and customer service,” the news release said. Conger said Perry Memorial’s service area has seen a steady decline in women of childbearing age. “The latest census data shows the average age of our population is now greater than 45,” he said. “In the last 10 years, the volume of deliveries at Perry Memorial has declined 38 percent and we have been below 100 deliveries per year for the last two years with about half of our patients using Medicaid as their source of payment.” Illinois, historically, is significantly behind in payment of claims and when the state does pay, the hospital receives an average of 17 cents for every dollar’s worth of care provided, Conger said. The result is that Perry’s Women’s Healthcare Unit service line is no longer able to support itself, according to the news release. “Over the last decade we have sustained continued losses for the unit and over the last several years Perry Memorial has seen losses from the Women’s Healthcare Unit of over $1.6 million and just looking at last year, the loss was $500,000,” Conger said. “This requires the other revenue generating departments in the hospital to cover the losses and we have reached a point where we can no longer continue this practice. Page 2 of 2 - “If the state’s late payment and poor reimbursement rate were the only challenges that Perry Memorial was facing, this would not be an issue we would need to address now,” he said. “However, as noted earlier, we have other challenges we are also facing. All of these changes have forced us to look internally at what we can do to assure the long term stability of Perry Memorial Hospital both from a revenue and expense perspective.” The Hospital’s new budget included the board and administration addressing these anticipated losses and attempting, as part of that budget, to anticipate increased revenue to create a positive bottom line for the new year. Those efforts include an increase in the volumes for some major services like orthopedics and all other surgical procedures. “In addition, we are looking to add some new services that could provide additional volume and revenue,” Conger said. “We want everyone to recognize that as part of this change, Perry will have the capability to deliver a baby in the Emergency Department,” Conger said. “Similar to every other type of emergency that comes through the door in an Emergency Department, our staff will be prepared to care for emergency deliveries.” Conger concluded by stating, “Perry Memorial Hospital is committed to continuing to provide the highest level of care and customer service to our patients and we regret that this change is necessary. We will do everything we can to help all of our staff through this process and we believe that we will make it through this transitional period and be able to maintain the organizational strength and the positive reputation we have had for many years.” address Location, ST | website.com" "ACKERMAN – For all of the success he has received while wearing the Ackerman jersey, wide receiver Quentin Lane manages to stay humble and continues to work hard every day. “Every week I just go out there and play my role on the team,” Lane said. “For me, the biggest key is to remain humble, realize the gift God has given me and to keep working hard to make the most of that gift.” Lane’s hard work is no secret to those around him, including his coach Adam Dillinger. “He gets out here every day and does whatever he needs to do to constantly improve,” said Dillinger. “He will take extra footballs before and after practice. He brings leadership to the team. That is all we ask of him or really any of our players, regardless of their position or level we want them to work hard and be leaders. Lane does that and his work ethic really sets a great example for the younger players.” Looking at the senior’s statistics, it is clear the extra work has paid off. Through the regular season, Lane picked up 23 receptions for a total of 588 yards and seven touchdowns. “On the field, he’s a guy that can stretch the field,” Dillinger said. “Quinton is athletic. He’s fast. He gives us big play capabilities and we have really been able to capitalize on that the past couple of weeks.” Lane said he visualizes himself making plays for the team and getting into the end zone before each game. When asked where he learned his work ethic and what keeps him going through the hard times, Lane points to his coaches and teammates. “Coach (Shaston) Coleman really pushed me a lot and so did coach Dillinger,” said Lane. “They keep me strong when things get tough. They are both constantly telling me to keep my head up and keep working hard, which has really helped me out a lot. ""Coach Dillinger especially means a lot to me. Throughout the years, we have gotten close. His belief in me and my ability pushes me to do my best no matter what.” Even with all of his on the field success, Lane is never satisfied and is constantly striving to get better. For now, he says he just wants to put all of the “talk about his future and recruiting aside” so that he can simply “take care of business on the field.” That is also the motto of Lane’s teammates, who he says are “first and foremost taking each game one by one and then letting everything else fall where it may.” Even though his time with the Indians is growing short, Lane tries not to focus on that but rather on making the most of his time left representing his town and school. “It means a lot to wear Ackerman across my chest,” Lane said. “This is my school and my town. They have given me a lot. I just like going out there and playing for them on Friday nights.” Links: [1] Love px 1.JPG [2] mailto:sports@starkvilledailynews.com" " Location: Fremont, CA Apply at: Want to use your passion for product development to build Hockey data products and graphics enhancements for Sports broadcasts? We are the company that brought the Yellow Line to football, pitch2/17/2015 Fremont, CA Save This Job POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for researching and documenting technical accounting issues, assisting in preparation and filing documents with the SEC, supporting external audits and ad hoc projects as necessary. The Financial Reporting Manager2/14/2015 San Luis Obispo,/2/2015 Washington, DC Business Operations Austin, TX, United States Apply Send Jobvite Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career and work with a team of friendly, creative people? 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March 11, 2013 Rated 4 out of 5 by aeh1 Very Helpful Staff While I did have an issue, Maintenance came when called and fixed the situation in a time frame that met my needs. The desk staff was always friendly, professional and helpful. March 7, 2013" "This was an outdoor flea market featuring antiques, vintage, new and repurposed items. The mall's owner said the parking lot market was such a big hit last year, she decided to have three this year. Vendors take advantage of the outdoor markets to turn over inventory going into the changing seasons. ""[The vendors] are here to have fun and move some stuff. Most of us that are in this business, we fall in love with things and then we're ready to move on and flip it to get something new for our customers. You carry it around for a while and then you're like, 'okay I'm ready to move on,'"" owner Angie Hummer said. The Harvest Hoe Down Saturday was the last outdoor market at the mall planned this year." 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That is how much it costs the council to light up Hanley at Christmas and what the authority now wants traders to pay to make sure the decorations go up for this year's festive period. Q uite what happens if the traders fail to come up with the cash is unclear but the prospect of Hanley not having any lights this Christmas is one that is just too ridiculous to contemplate. And the fact that the 13th biggest city in the country is having this discussion in the first place just sends out completely the wrong message. Particularly when the authority is spending £55million-plus to relocate into the city centre and is keen to develop what Hanley has to offer both during the day and night. There is a real contradiction between that costly vision on the one hand and not being prepared to spend £40,000 on Christmas lights on the other. We need a vibrant city centre which residents can be proud of and which has the kind of appeal to bring in people from further afield. To that end it is important that the Christmas celebrations in Hanley rival those of cities nearby. Maybe through negotiation traders would be happy to make a contribution but ultimately, on this one, the buck has to stop with the council. Do you have something to say? Leave your comment here..." "Marmomacc offers free online registration Held annually at Veronafiere, Marmomacc is the global showcase of stone materials and machinery. In 2010, more than 1,500 exhibitors from 56 countries attracted over 53,000 trade visitors -- including more than at (202) 783-7000 or info@cig-dc.com. Visit to register for your free four-day pass (one entry per day). When registering you will be prompted to insert an ID Code. Please use the following code: ID Code: AA20002011 You will then receive a confirmation e-mail that will allow you to print your pass. Just bring this printout to Marmomacc to avoid long lines at the entrance to the show. 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"- ST - News - Premium - Lifestyle - Tech - Communities - Video - Multimedia - More Iran tries to obscure currency's new plunge Published on Sep 10, 2012 5:28 PM TEHERAN (AFP) - Iran's currency plunged nearly eight per cent to a new record low against the dollar on Monday, but the dramatic drop was being suppressed within the country on mobile phone text services and some exchange websites. One money changer told AFP by telephone that the street rate around midday (3.30pm Singapore time) was 26,400 rials to the dollar, sharply lower than the 24,000 rate late on Sunday. The Mehr news agency reported a rate of around 26,000. Mobile telephone text messages that included the word ""dollar"" in English or in Farsi were censored, with the message not being received, AFP noted. The Farsi word for ""foreign money"" was also blocked. But text messages containing the words ""USD"", ""euro"" or the $ symbol were all transmitted and received normally. Such text blocks on the word ""dollar"" were implemented before in Iran, on Jan 10, when the rial also dived precipitously. The country's two main mobile phone service providers, MCI and Irancell, claimed at the time they were not filtering messages. Enjoy 2 weeks of unlimited digital access to The Straits Times. Get your free access now!" "Staying current with trends across all industries is vital in helping our clients live in the now. It’s an unwritten rule to never dwell too long on the success of your past, to always move forward and make your next project the best. Lately, however, we’ve been telling our fashion and retail clients to" "Through the excellently organized activities and organizations, especially Accepted Student's Day and Orientation, I met of a variety of people that I am still friends with here in my third year at the school. In my opinion, the school's size, about 3,600 (undergraduate) is the perfect size where you can pass acquaintances on the way to class and always have at least a couple friends or familiar people in the dining hall to sit with. Due to this size, class size is also very reasonable as they vary from 20-30 students. As I am studying elementary education along with the Spanish language, thanks to my experience abroad in Barcelona for a semester, I find that all my professor are very creditable. As most of my education professors have written and published books, I trust I am getting a very sufficient education. In regards to popular programs that attract high-school graduates to our University, architecture and marine biology are widely recognized here. Although Roger Williams does not have a football team and only recently acquired a club hockey team, our sailing team, which is division I, is ranked #1 in the nation! All other sports are still competitive at the Division II level. Over the years, I have discovered most the student body is from the Northeast and our diversity is growing every year. In exchange for those here who study abroad, like I did, we too accept a wide variety of students from other countries in the attempt to encourage bridging other parts of the world together. Roger William's University has 48 study abroad programs that allow one to study at almost 100 different locations throughout the world. Because of its exceptional study abroad program, Roger Williams University is gaining more and more affiliate programs each year to help encourage and make the opportunity more accessible so students can gain amazing knowledge from the experience; one they cannot gain from a classroom. In one's free time. Roger Williams University has over 50 different clubs, club sports, and organizations to get involved in. These range from the Ball-Room Dance Club to the Ultimate Frisbee Club. In between going to classes, studying and homework, and of course having fun, getting around campus and the local area is very easy. The University provides a shuttle system for those days you wake up late, that it’s raining, or for those who hate walking to the other side of campus. The convenience of this shuttle also brings you to the other dorms throughout campus and to the center of Bristol where all necessities can be found at Stop & Shop, CVS, subway and other restaurants, tanning, and gas stations. When spring comes around and the days are warm enough for the beach, the local bus transportation, called the RIPTA, is only a 20 minute trip to the local beaches in beautiful Newport. And of course, for those rainy days, the RIPTA can also take you to Providence where the Providence Place Mall is essential for shopping and where Federal Hill offers a great variety of dinning. Other awesome things about Roger William's University besides its location, friendly environment and educational opportunities, is its dining hall, which offers a lobster-steak dinner once a year and its fabulously organized Spring Weekend. Any visitors that have visited RWU will not only tell you its campus is beautiful and inviting but that our dining hall has amazing food, which is always open for suggestions to help satisfy any homesickness or withdrawal symptoms from Mom's cooking. Our past Spring Weekends have been awesome with concerts from OAR, The Fray, Lupe Fiasco, Third Eye Blind and Swayze to slip n' slides and cookouts. I can say, having a 4.0 throughout highschool seemed to be a waste of effort. I am very disappointed in the financial aid and scholarships that the school gives out. Although the summer in the area are beautiful, the winters are very brutal and windy. Being on the water can be discouraging when walking to class and getting wind burn on your face. Another not so great thing about the school is the drinking policy and the fact that it is located in a ""historical"" town. This means cops break up every party and outside concerts are prohibited. As this might be turn for other schools too, the parking here is very strict and limited. Freshman are not allowed to have cars. Yes, I wish I could have four more years at this school! I am sad to be graduating next year. I am grateful for choosing RWU because it is a great size, in a welcoming and extremely beautiful environment filled with very nice people and faculty. You might also consider Quinnipiac University, Stonehill College, University of Connecticut" "It always starts off with the best of intentions, but guaranteed our New Year resolutions will fall by the wayside come the end of January. But instead of making obvious promises you can’t keep like ‘drink less’ or ‘lose weight’ why not make up some fun resolutions to spice up your year and least give yourself a chance? 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"EMIS Selects SugarCRM to Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience CUPERTINO, Calif. – May 29 2013 – SugarCRM, the company that makes every user a customer expert, today announced that the leading UK medical software provider, Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS) has selected the SugarCRM suite to drive an exceptional customer experience and superior customer service. “We chose Sugar to consolidate our knowledge bases into a single, easily accessible resource that our customers can access,” says Joanne Ward, Head of Internal Business Systems at EMIS. “In addition, SugarCRM is an invaluable tool for our sales team and account management that delivers superior reporting, forecasting, and target analysis, which enables us to serve our customers better and grow our business.” EMIS selected SugarCRM in order to: - Unify the company’s three separate knowledge centres into a single, real-time knowledge base. Customers, including GPs and other health professionals, will be able to access information much more quickly and easily via the company’s secure website. - Provide all EMIS staff with real-time access to a single source of customer, sales, and service data, with which they can better manage accounts, and produce comprehensive and accurate sales target forecasts and reporting across the organization. EMIS investigated a variety of CRM options but found them to lack the level of flexibility, customer service, and low total cost of ownership (TCO) they required. SugarCRM was the clear winner. “With our sensitive patient records on file, we were also keen to host our own solution.” comments Ward. “This was a major factor in our decision to choose Sugar.” The company also plans to complete deep integrations with SugarCRM across its business, with installations scheduled for the servicing, internal ordering, and procurement departments, as well as the development of a company intranet. “EMIS has joined the growing community of customers seeking more flexibility and control for delivering excellence in customer engagement”, said Lorna Heynike, Senior Vice President of Marketing for SugarCRM. “The solution will deliver total visibility into EMIS’ customer activity so that EMIS staff can build stronger customer relationships, and deliver a superior customer experience across EMIS service channels. We look forward to working with EMIS as they continue to build on their customer success.” About Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS) EMIS is the UK's market-leading primary care software provider with more than 39 million patient records entrusted to its systems. Its core market is the 51.2 per cent of GP practices that use a mixture of LV, PCS and EMIS Web systems. Established 25 years ago it prides itself on producing software ‘written for doctors, by doctors’. It currently has around 1,200 employees and is headquartered in Leeds, UK." "25+ new holiday TV specials With less than two weeks before Thanksgiving, the networks are beginning to roll out their holiday movies and specials this weekend. Actually, some cable networks started a week ago. Here's a look at many of the new holiday productions coming soon to our TV screens. (All descriptions come from the networks.) Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol This photo gallery is featured in these articles:" "By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher The members of the Carbon County Tourism Tax Advisory Board met for the first time last Thursday. Even though there is more than a decade of history and experience dealing with restaurant and transient room tax issues, the unique position of the new board poses a number of questions that will have to be settled in the upcoming weeks. The combined panel was created recently out of the two previous boards that administered the monies from the restaurant and transient room taxes. Under the old system, the restaurant tax board recommended expenditures to the county commissioners. The commissioners then approved or rejected what the tax board did with various groups that applied for funds. On the other hand the travel bureau board administered the transient room tax monies and provided direct approval for projects submitted. The travel bureau also got a certain amount of money from the restaurant tax board each year and administered the funds as well. At the end of the year, the director of tourism would report to the county commission what the board had done. Last Thursday, the first order of the day for the combined board was to pick a chair and a vice-chair. The chairman who was selected was Nick Tatton, who is the community director for Price City. Andy Urbanic, a restaurant owner and East Carbon councilmember, was picked as the vice chair. The board also came up with staggered terms for the members so that, in any one year, the entire board would not pass out of responsibility. Four members were given two-year terms. The members included Dan Allen, College of Eastern Utah; Christine Trease, prehistoric museum; Angie Johansen, county airport; and Dustin Wardle, lodging and food. The other three board members - Tatton, Urbanic and Barbie Deleeuw, lodging and food - were given a one year term,. But if the three are reinstated next year, they will go to two-year terms. Therefore, members serving on the board will have alternating terms that expire. Christian Bryner, the deputy Carbon County attorney, was also on the docket at last week's board meeting. Bryner brought documentation concerning the new tax board along with a draft of by-laws. While much of what the attorney brought was straightforward and followed what had been done in the past, there were some questions concerning the new board's responsibilities. ""I kept the bylaws general and similar to the previous by-laws the other boards had,"" Bryner told the board. One of the major questions during the meeting was directed at the differences between this and the two previous boards and how the present board should operate. For instance the Restaurant Tax Board required that all applicants that requested money have some kind of municipality as their main sponsor. On the other hand the Travel Bureau Board had not required that. They just required that the money be spent on projects that would bring people from outside the area into Carbon County. To the uninitiated that may not seem like a large difference but when it comes to giving out money for projects, making groups have a municipality sponsor could cut some out of the opportunity to even apply for funding. Initially the board thought that the funds from both tax bases could be used interchangeably, but that is not a sure thing after discussions during the meeting. They may have to apply different rules for the two funds. Bryner was asked to check on the legal aspects of these concerns. Dan Allen and Delynn Fielding (an ad hoc member of the board who is the counties economic development director) also presented a unified fund request application to the board. ""What we think should be involved in this application is some computations concerning how the money we give from the funds generates revenue back to the area,"" said Allen concerning the fact that the money from the taxes is to be used to bring people from outside the area to Carbon County. ""The state uses a figure that says the average visitor spends about $120 per day when they stay in an area for food, lodging, entertainment and other activities. We want to know how close people who come here through money we invest come to spending that amount. We also want our applicants to calculate the cost per visitor from the funds we grant them. In addition we want them to tell us how much of the total project we are funding compared to other sources of revenue they may have for the project."" After reviewing the application, the board decided it needed a little more work and asked Allen and Fielding to make some changes. The board also decided to be very flexible in terms of its meeting times. Since they are just beginning with this version of the tax board they discussed the fact they may need to meet more often than their planned schedule should anything arise before March 25, which is the next scheduled meeting time. Other regular meetings for this year are scheduled for May 26, July 28, Sept. 22 and Nov. 24." "This water-wise, easy-care oasis offers lessons for yards everywhere Pages9 of 9 View Slideshow Before After ""Sandy"" pavers Grass border Secret garden Silvery carpet Soft screen Plant a garden, save an ocean Pages9 of 9 View Slideshow Related Links 9 great plants for seaside gardens How to fake a coastal garden look 9 beautiful easy-care plants Advertisement" ". Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Thursday endorsed state Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, for the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. 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When I run this command: /usr/local/bin/swish-e -c /www/cgi-bin/swish/site_search/swish.conf I get a properly built index that is searchable but when search.cgi builds the html page it includes it's relative path in the links to the hits. As an example this link: 2FInformation.html is being written as: 2FBarleyNewsletter%2F45%2FInformation.html notice the cgi-bin/swish-site_search is being put into the url. I've tried ""ReplaceRules"" and its various functions but this seems to be added during the page draw. My conf file for this index is: ******************** IndexDir /www/htdocs/GG2 /www/htdocs/ggpages #SwishProgParameters default IndexOnly .html .htm .txt DefaultContents HTML* StoreDescription HTML* 200000 MetaNames swishdocpath swishtitle ParserWarnLevel 0 FileRules dirname contains /Temp/ FileRules dirname contains /forms/ FileRules dirname contains /Visits/ FileRules dirname contains /minutes/ FileRules dirname contains /topics/ FileRules dirname contains /survey/ FileRules dirname contains /runsed/ FileRules dirname contains /liaison/ FileRules dirname contains /download/ FileRules dirname contains /temp/ FileRules filename contains \.htaccess$ ReplaceRules regex |/www/htdocs/|| ReplaceRules regex |cgi-bin|| #ReplaceRules replace /www/htdocs / #ReplaceRules replace cgi-bin/swish/site_search/ / IndexFile /www/cgi-bin/swish/site_search/index.swish-e # HTMLLinksMetaName Refresh ******************** I've tried searching the list and can't find anything and it's been so long since I've had to touch swish-e that I'm a little rusty. Thanks for any help, Dave Hane _______________________________________________ Jun 19 14:02:35 2008" "Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency approved tax exemptions worth about $370,000 Tuesday for the new owners of the Renaissance Hotel, who plan a $5 million renovation project. Richfield Hospitality, a Denver hotel management company, purchased the 20-story Syracuse landmark at 701 E. Genesee St. in June in a 50-50 joint venture with Shelbourne Falcon Investors. Richfield plans to reopen the hotel as a Crowne Plaza property. The SIDA board unanimously agreed to give the new owners exemptions from sales tax on construction supplies and the mortgage recording tax." "Fulton, NY - State police say a Fulton man sent a female ""numerous threatening text messages."" Ryan F. Kinzie, 19, of 207 Phillips St., was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor. Troopers said the female who received the messages called police and filed a complaint. Kinzie was arraigned in the Granby Town Court and released. He is scheduled to reappear Feb. 28." "Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, who died this morning at 88, was always good for a great quote. But Central New Yorkers and other Upstaters will remember one interview in particular. That's the one published in Playboy magazine in 1982, as then-Mayor Koch was running against Lt. Gov. Mario Cuomo for the Democratic nomination for governor. Koch first told the magazine that living in the suburbs was ""wasting your life."" When asked whether sitting in a subway to get around the city was also a waste of time, he replied: ""."" Koch tried to cover his tracks as soon as the article appeared, saying he was just trying to express himself in ""an amusing way."" But it was clear that many Upstaters didn't get the joke. The Syracuse Herald-Journal put the remarks on the front page, above the masthead, next to a picture of Koch with the bold-faced words, ""Hi ya, Hick."" The paper then began running coupons, to be sent to the paper, titled, ""We Don't Want Ed Koch for Governor."" Readers could add their own comments about why they felt that way. In the first nine days of the drive, more than 7,800 readers sent in coupons. In the end, Koch split New York City with Cuomo and won the city's suburbs, but lost Upstate by more than 30 percent. State Sen. John DeFrancisco said today that Koch ""probably would have been governor if he hadn't referred to Upstaters as milking their cows when he ran against Mario (Cuomo) in the primary."" In an interview with The Post-Standard in 2010, Koch said he shouldn't have made the comment, but that he thought most people understood it was a joke. Then, with typical Kochian frankness, he stressed that he would never live in Syracuse or any place outside New York City, which he called ""the most electricity-bearing city in the world, where you don't know from one day to another who you're going to meet, what's going to happen, and I love that."" Even so, he said that if he had been elected governor he would have spent half his time working to improve the Upstate economy. Then he added, ""One of the problems was that I didn't really want to be governor, and it probably showed in my work. I really was cut out to be mayor of New York City."" Contact Paul Riede at priede@syracuse.com or 470-3260." "Since being scratched or bitten by a rabid ferret-badger can pose a great risk of infection to the recipient, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday loosened restrictions on the administration of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) for those who have had Category 2 contact with infected animals. Category 2 exposure includes nibbles on uncovered skin, minor scratches or abrasions without bleeding and licks on broken skin. The current rules stipulate that only those who have had Category 3 contact with ferret-badgers, Asian house shrews (limited to Taitung City) and other animals that have exhibited abnormal behavior require both post-exposure rabies vaccine shots and HRIG, while Category 2 contact qualifies a person to receive a government-subsidized vaccine, but not HRIG, the center said. Category 3 contact is classified as single or multiple bites or scratches that cause damages to the dermal layer, as well as the contamination of broken skin or mucous membrane with saliva from licking. According to data provided by the Council of Agriculture, the recent rabies outbreak has been contained to Formosan ferret-badgers, with only one confirmed case found in an Asian house shrew found in Taitung City, the center said. It added that further surveillance of other carnivores, including stray dogs and cats, has not found any other species of animals to have been infected with the virus. The center on Saturday said that with the supporting effort of local animal disease prevention agencies, all schools’ dogs and cats were vaccinated as of last Friday to ensure the safety of students as the new school year is about to start. As of Friday, of the 436 wild carnivores tested for rabies, 100 ferret-badgers have been found to be infected, the center said. The virus has been detected in 45 townships across nine cities and counties, including: Nantou, Taitung, Yunlin, Chiayi and Pingtung counties, as well as Greater Taichung, Greater Tainan and Greater Kaohsiung." " in the eyes, age, race, family history of glaucoma and diabetes. The most common form of glaucoma is referred to as open angle glaucoma. This typically is an inherited condition that can lead to blindness if not detected early. We have approximately 1,000,000 nerve fiber layers running through our optic nerve in each eye. If the intraocular pressure is abnormally high this pressure is transferred to the optic nerve and starts to kill nerve fibers. As there is an increase in loss of nerve fiber patients will initially start to notice loss of peripheral or side vision. Peripheral vision is lost first due to how the nerve fibers are laid out in the retina. If left untreated the disease can progress to blindness. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing. About 1 in 4 men have sleep disordered breathing with most cases being undiagnosed. As we breathe in oxygen a negative pressure is created that pulls in the walls of the airway which can lead to narrowing or obstruction of the airways. This can occur during sleep many times per hour. This excessive laxity or narrowing of the airway causes the loud snoring and gasping or choking while asleep. Even more importantly is the decrease of oxygen delivery to vital parts of the body. Patients with sleep apnea have been shown to have a higher incidence of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias1 and diabetes2. Risk factors for OSA include obesity, large neck size, male gender and African-American, Hispanic or Pacific Islander ethnicity. We are now seeing evidence that oxygen deprivation in obstructive sleep apnea patients may play a role in decreased oxygen delivery to the optic nerve which may lead to glaucoma3. Several recent studies have related sleep apnea to glaucoma4, 5, 6. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, I would recommend you make an appointment with your eye specialist to be tested for glaucoma. This disease can be relentless and an individual can’t tell if their eye pressure is increased or they have optic nerve damage unless they are evaluated. Because glaucoma does not cause any symptoms until it has progressed it has been referred to as the “silent vision thief in the night.” Let’s all be proactive in our ocular health and plan an appointment with your ophthalmologist to be evaluated." "Mind Blown at Defragby Dave Michels in Telecom there is a shortage of passion. Eric collects amazing people that are passionate about something they are learning, and creates at Defrag a collaborative playground for ideas. The event is small – and sold out at 325 souls. The topics were all over the map. This was the 5th Degfrag and they keep on getting better. You know it is a good conference because on entry you get a large shwag bag. The bag alone garnered its own twitter stream as exemplified by Maggie Fox, CEO of Social Media Group “Pawing thru my swag bag from @defrag All I can say is wow.” The bag included a fine quality “Defrag” polar fleece jacket, a flask, juggling balls, obligatory water bottle and coffee mug, travel coffee mug, an iPad cover, two hardcover books by speakers, and that’s about a quarter of the booty. The hotel had ample Internet, and the AV system rocked. Check out this opening video – imagine it on a 50′ wide screen with loud sound. The agenda was rock solid and exhausting. The amount of content at this event was impressive. I’ve selected some of my favorite sessions (in order of appearance). James Altucher: Success is a Sexually Transmitted Disease Altucher is a trip. Best known as a stock wizard and regularly featured on CNBC, this guy actually says what he thinks. His new self-published book “I Was Blind But Now I See” is about how forgetting all the lies we are taught about success, money, religion, etc. is critical to finding happiness. James focused his presentation on branding – and the oxymoron of “personal branding.” James is convinced branding is all about deception, so the concept of “personal branding,” which was invented indirectly by Twitter, is a way of saying “I’m going to lie to you and steal your money.” He used Google as an example of a corporate brand citizen – because it simply and honestly directs the user to other sites (that lie). Instead of offering content, Google offers suggestions for sites that might have the content desired – and it even shows which sites paid for the referral. James pointed out that Google’s technology was actually adapted from a patent owned by the Wall Street Journal that uses a prior notion of PageRank to find the best WSJ page. WSJ had the idea first, but limited the concept to its own library. Google is happy to refer viewers to other sites, thus its honest approach has made the company many times more valuable. Ironically, the same day as James was speaking, Google announced its intent to pull its Gmail app from BlackBerry devices. A mature, working app is being pulled to hurt a competitor. That didn’t strike me as honest, but Android is a different game than search. The key point was honesty is the ultimate brand. More information here. Note: With my published TalkingPointz UC reports, I try to be extremely honest. The full story. They are not pro vendor or against a vendor. Agreed on honest branding, and agreed that the notion confuses people. Chris Moody: Emerging Use Cases for Big Social Data, GNIP. GNIP is a social research company mostly associated with Twitter analytics. The company harvests social media information into usable pertinent data. Social media is confusing to many of us, and it was fascinating to hear some of the latest views on its value and where it fits. This presentation was very rich with slides and research which I intend to cover in a separate post. In a nutshell, Chris crystallized what I knew, but didn’t know. That the various types of social media have different characteristics, thus represent different types of uses for research. He compared services such as Twitter, Disqus, GetSatisfaction, and YouTube in terms of depth and effort and correlated them to functional areas such as PR, customer service, product development, and brand management. It was great stuff and showed how all these social tools are differentiating. Watch for more on this. Aneesh Chopra, CTO, The White House: The Innovation Agenda The nation’s First CTO popped in and did a presentation on how the White House is promoting innovation. Of course, as with all things political, just revealing your colors causes controversy. The Twitter stream was pretty entertaining during Aneesh’s visit as some where impressed and some were upset about his audacity of hope. Aneesh used the the Veteran’s Job Bank as an example of the White House’s commitment to open transparent government and the President’s innovation strategy. Rather than create a new proprietary job bank system which would have been costly and a long term project, the solution was created with creative tagging, or open publishing. A new schema and a voluntary tag of “veteran committed” on job postings (means the employer would like to fill the position with a vet) meant that 500,000 open jobs were listed on the site’s first day, all of which were consolidated in one place. Effectively, the white house is promoting mash-ups. More information here. There are several more projects underway. Aneesh talked about education, health data, and energy initiatives underway. He also said that the white house is successfully recruiting some impressive talent on a project basis to get these efforts going. He gave several examples of successful IT projects ranging from DARPA (Open Manufacturing Platforms) to how a virtual cellular based 911 system was created in Haiti after the earthquake. Aneesh was a great speaker, lots of energy, and offered a fairly unique perspective we don’t hear about very often. Robert Stephens, CTO, Best Buy: A Litany of Unfinished Business I was a bit confused about Best Buy being on the agenda, but Robert Stephens was one of the most entertaining speakers of the conference. Robert was the founder of Geek Squad which Best Buy acquired to serve the DIFM crowd (Do It For Me as opposed to DIY). The technical audience at Defrag falls more into the DIY crowd, but Robert did an excellent job of connecting the dots and value proposition. The title of his presentation was intended to share more about what Best Buy needs to do, rather than the traditional what Best Buy does presentation many expected. Robert talked about emerging consumer tech areas including fitness tech, home automation, and home security. But don’t think Geek Squad is a pure consumer play – the business is seeing an increasing trend of supplementing (and replacing) IT. This started as the net moved executives and their devices home, and IT is often unable or unwilling to service those home locations. Robert terms include: “Cloudy Computing” referring to helping SMBs discover the cloud, and “TwelpForce” is Robert’s dream of a network of people to help each other (interesting idea, though Robert also feels it is the stupidest name in history). A few other notes about Robert – his business card lists his Twitter ID – and that’s all. His presentation did not hit Best Buy’s recent acquisition of mindSHIFT, but he did comment later that it fits into the Best Buy vision (actually Geek Squad vision) of SMB IT services. Best Buy clearly intends to be a service oriented business that happens to have a retail operation including procurement, upgrades, installation, support, hosted services, mobile upgrade plans, and more. Best quote “Everything at Best Buy now is an accessory for your mobile phone, even your car.” Adrian Cockroft, Netflix: Netflix Culture: How Freedom and Responsibility Leads to Agile and Intelligent Execution Times have been tough for the past few years – most companies have dealt with cut backs and layoffs. But you would not know it listening to Adrian. At times I thought Adrian was from a different planet; didn’t they just lose 800,000 subscribers or something? Adrian’s premise was you can’t be extraordinary if you do things the same way as everyone else. So he makes sure that his environment is different, though it seems eerily similar to a Greek economic tragedy. Here are a few of the characteristics Adrian advocates that makes Netflix unique. No more than one product line (perhaps that explains the aborted effort to spin-off the DVD business), everyone in a single building, no acquisitions (dangerous distractions), no interns (or entry level staff AKA “puppies”) – hire senior people only, abolish the IT department (he considers IT internal only and they do exist at Netflix, but are restricted to internal services rather than the core business), no project managers (project manager, line manager, and product architect roles are one person-this eliminates “time-wasting wrangling”), overpay all staff – give options monthly (instant vesting and no bonuses), push out new code when it is ready (several times a day) – and many more. It was a great presentation and one that forces questionning of many long held assumptions. Adrian came to work at Netflix as form of a social experiment “Ebay’s research and development lab was just for shits and giggles, Netflix had an experimental culture, but could it continue to scale?” Some really interesting ideas, but following some (or all) of these suggestions would backfire at other places (like 99% of other places). Clearly, Adrian and Netflix have their engineering figured out (yes it is all on Amazon Web Services and has been completely rewritten once already for internationalization), but it isn’t clear to me they have marketing and sales understood. Best quote: “Thank you for building the internet so we can fill it with movies.” For more information on the Netflix culture, see this. Jeff Lawson, CEO, Twilio: Does this come in Ruby? The title of Jeff’s presentation is now shopping, even for esoteric development tools, is a consumer online shopping cart experience. Jeff’s presentation was about facilitating those that do (do-ers). He draws a distinction between do-ers and non do-ers and puts this up against a purchasing backdrop. The rules have changed and Jeff suggests the old model of vague information designed to lure the prospect into contacting a sales person or dialing a toll free number is obsolete. Do-ers just get frustrated with that and if there is an alternative that meets their needs, they are gone. Those that do, do. He points to telecom corporate websites that don’t provide clear product/service information, a clear action path, or clear pricing. This resonated with me because I see it so much in telephony. Jeff gave examples of how Twilio’s customers are doing things – actually completing things faster than it takes to get an enterprise sales rep to respond to a web contact form request. His presentation had some surprising overlap with Adrian (Netflix) in that both discussed the merits of cultivating the do-ers and getting things done. But unlike Adrian, Jeff has the customer in mind: “make someone a hero by enabling them to turn something around quickly – days not months; they will be your advocate!” To prove his point, he referred to a current InfoWeek article that corroborated his pitch. His final point, was the need to treat customers equally instead of the more common approach of stratifying the big ones from the smaller ones. Enterprise customers are polite – they don’t disparage a brand from a bad experience, but instead simply move on. However, consumers are not so bashful. Jeff says that consumerization means customers have a (social) voice, and treating a less important customer with less importance is shortsighted. Enlightened? Spread the word:" "By Lily Benitez De Luna Despite President Obama’s threat to veto the House bill that would keep student loan interest rates at 3.4% by cutting into public health funds, lawmakers passed the legislation Friday 215 to 195. Prior to voting, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) condemned the Republican-sponsored bill, stating that the legislation is just another attack on women. The bill would pay to keep these interest rates stagnant by eliminating the Prevention and Public Health Fund, a fund particularly beneficial to women because of its coverage for breast and cervical cancer among other preventative screenings. Legislation that includes the public health cuts will not likely pass through the Senate." "HCM CITY (VNS)— Viet Nam’s Archetype Group has won the project management contract for Diamond Inya Palace, a building set to be the tallest in Myanmar. Located near the Inya Lake, the building will be a residential complex with 34 stories situated on a 120,000sq.m plot. Recommend stories It will have 406 apartments including four penthouses and several facilities include a spa, a mini-theatre and a swimming pool. Work on the Diamond Inya Palace is due for completion in late 2015. The project greatly enhances the Archetype Group’s high-rise portfolio in Asia. It already has under its belt several high-profile projects under construction, including the Mahanakhon Tower (the tallest building in Bangkok), the St Regis Hotel and Office Tower (one of the highest in Jakarta) and the Sai Gon M&C building (2nd highest tower in HCM City). Archetype Group Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy firm with a core services portfolio, including architecture, urban master planning, mechanical and electrical engineering, project and construction management, and cost management. The group has operations in Viet Nam, Cambodia, India, Thailand, Laos, Mongolia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Qatar, Kazakhstan and France. — VNS" "- Filed Under A pursuit for employee records by the Tallahassee Democrat from a vendor providing housekeeping services at the State Hospital in Chatahoochee cleared its first hurdle and now faces a challenge in the 1st District Court of Appeal. On Monday, Gadsden Circuit Judge James O. Shelfer ruled the Democrat is entitled to a list of employees, salaries and benefits hired under a $42 million contract the state Department of Children and Families signed with Aramark that went into effect on July 1. Democrat Attorney Michael Glazer said Shelfer ruled the State Hospital is an important public facility ..." "details Assembly Tip: While assembling this item, KEEP BOLTS LOOSE until all bolts are started. Then go back and tighten all bolts prior to use. Item Style: Anniversary, Wedding Band, Engagement Ring Band Width: 8.0 mm. Care and Cleaning: Clean with Jewelry Cleaners other Info. - Online Item #: 14391583 - Imported" "Release Date: December 7, 2011 Date Published: December 7, 2011 details! 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Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain. Add butter and seasonings, stirring until butter is melted. Yield: 4 servings. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Originally published as Herbed Corn and Carrots in Simple & Delicious April/May 2012, p28 Reviews for Herbed Corn and Carrots AVERAGE RATING MY REVIEW Please Log In or Join to add a rating and review. Click stars to rate Any changes to your rating or review will appear where you originally posted your review " " Cos! Delicious coco-nutty, choc chip cookies with a cranberry surprise - made with healthy coconut oil! rustykalnakuchnia.blogspot.com Bread with cranberries. Is simply, quick and amazing. The Blizzard, a perfectly balanced whiskey/cranberry/lemon cocktail from Stuart Walton's The Ultimate Book of Cocktails. Perfect for a party!" ".. With Bristol County’s swamps serving as a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes, the county is a hotspot for mosquito-borne illnesses. In 2011, EEE claimed the life of a Raynham man. Last year, several area communities were forced to cancel evening sports games and practices due to the extreme risk of EEE and West Nile. Last year was one of the worst on record in our area, according to Bristol County Mosquito Control Project’s new superintendent, Jennifer Dacey. In Bristol County alone, 100 mosquitoes tested positive for EEE last year, while 47 tested positive for West Nile. This year, the Mosquito Control Project has tried to get ahead of the problem. For the first time, it worked with the Plymouth County mosquito control agency in an aerial application of larvaecide in April on a large area of swampland in Taunton, Easton and Raynham. “That’s the hot zone for EEE,” Dacey said. “That’s where the mosquito that carries EEE breeds. It breeds in … red maple and cedar swamps. We really wanted to be proactive in treating that before they move into the adult stage.” Hopefully, the proactive measures will help the area live with less annoyance and disease potential this year. The battle against disease-carrying mosquitoes is fought on the air as well as the ground. On the ground, crews have a truck-mounted ultra light volume sprayer that projects chemicals 300 feet. There are only six crews and trucks in charge of mosquito control for all 691 square miles of Bristol County. Crews began ground spraying in the wee hours of Monday. “They are going out at about 2 a.m. and spraying until sunrise,” Dacey said. Residents should stay indoors and close windows during spraying. The Taunton-based mosquito control project serves 20 communities. Last year, the project got more than 14,000 requests for spraying from residents. So far this year, it has gotten 1,850 spraying requests. The Mosquito Control Project is encouraging residents to call them to help control the mosquito population. “If you’re out at night getting eaten alive by mosquitoes you can call us,” Dacey said. “It really reduces the number of mosquitoes. Controlling them is a community-based type of thing.” Last year also provided some lessons for state public health officials in communicating with the public and local boards of health about spraying and mosquito-borne illness risks. Let’s hope that this year, there is a better coordination between the various agencies, and officials use all communications methods, including social media and reverse 9-1-1 to help keep the public informed. Page 2 of 2 - The project is also urging residents to learn how to keep themselves and their families safe from mosquito-borne illness. Residents can also take some steps now, such as regularly emptying areas where standing water collects so that mosquitoes cannot breed, to avoid mosquito problems later in the season. When it comes to preventing the transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses, we’re all in this fight together, Bristol County. Bristol County Mosquito Control Project includes spraying updates on its Twitter page, @BCMCPMOSQ. Tips are available on its website, bristolcountymosquitocontrol.com, which also has a variety of other information. To request a spray, call (508) 823-5253 between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., fax (508) 828-1868 or email RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net. address Location, ST | website.com" "EdD: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION POLICY CONCENTRATIONThe experiences, the program is designed for those interested in shaping the policy agenda for young children and their families. It is predicated on the principle that undergirding all policy work, candidates must have thorough understandings of both substantive content (early childhood practices, pedagogy, and theory) and research skills. While the focus of this program is on U.S. early childhood policy, there will be opportunity for international and comparative work.)" "It seems that over the pond, the US press is finally admitting that its glorious government did not really invent the internet. For years the US has trotted out what amounts to an urban legend that the Pentagon created the internet to keep its communications lines up even in a nuclear strike. The legend has been used to explain why the US should control the internet domain system and not some international world body. The legend was recently spouted by Barack Obama who used it as proof that the government really was important to the development of technology. He said that the internet didn’t get invented on its own. Government research created the internet so that all companies could make money off it. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, some in the US have conceded that it was a lot more complex than that. By the 1960s technologists were trying to connect separate physical communications networks into one global network. While the Pentagon’s Advanced Research Projects Agency Network did work in this direction, it was not about maintaining communications during a nuclear attack, and it didn’t build the internet. Robert Taylor, who ran the ARPA program in the 1960s, sent an email to technologists in 2004 saying that what Arpanet had was not an internet. An internet is a connection between two or more computer networks and that was nothing like Arpanet. Taylor said that the full credit should go to Xerox PARC labs, where he worked in the 1970s. It was there that Ethernet was developed to connected different computer networks for the first time. Xerox PARC researchers realised that waiting for the government to connect networks was like waiting for Godot because ARPA was too slow and bureaucratic. Xerox, having invented the internet, missed a major trick. It was only interested in selling photocopiers so its interest in Ethernet was only important because it meant a printer could be shared. It was Ethernet technology which connected networks together. The real internet came along when Vinton Cerf developed the TCP/IP protocol, the internet’s backbone, and Tim Berners-Lee created hyperlinks." "Leaving your home PC and the office miles behind, you are on the go. That hand-held device is the only companion you keep. And, you have landed at a unique web page of your particular liking. Securing that page would still not be a sticky issue. Cloud computing era has made it easy to work even when there is no computer around to work with. One can even choose by design not to use a PC even when it is up and close to download web content. Just give the URL of the file to Dropbox and that’s it. Dropbox copies and stores the file without the need of a PC in between. One does not have to email files for viewing them later on. The file, downloaded to the Dropbox can be easily synced with all the computers of a networked office place and smart phones. That has actually solved the question of accessibility in a very efficient manner. The icing is – it ensures hundred percent security of material downloaded from the web. Sometimes downloading web pages to a system in the cloud becomes imperative too. That happens more when a file is 50 MB or more in size. In such a case, the time consumed might be a literal irritant. While big files take hours to download in a PC, uploading them on a cloud system again feels like getting caught in flabby grounds. So, bigger files are directly downloaded to the Dropbox for ease and without losing much time, without much of a strain on the servers and bandwidth. That is a clear advantage in environments, where every passing minute counts. Mobile devices on slow connections too could benefit from this. At least, the web browsing experience could be enhanced with this cloud service. All one requires is an account with URL droplet. Log on to that account and start downloading files from web directly to Dropbox – it’s easy and it works with all platforms Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad, iPhone, Android and Blackberry apart from that good old PC. Thankfully, URL Droplet is not the only service to offer this advantage. There are tens of other similar cloud service providers. sideCLOUDload is one more such service. It starts working on a simple hint. Log on to your personal account created with it, then enter file download link. That sets it working. This service allows the users to bookmark a web resource too. Copy the chosen URL first and then click the bookmarklet. A dialog box appears on the screen. Paste the URL link on it. And forget all those computer crashes and lost data. The need to purchase an extra hard disk drive to store data too does not exist anymore. SugarSync, Box.net, Google Docs, Amazon Cloud Drive, Microsoft Sky Drive, Wuala, MiMedia, Syncplicity and a host of other such apps offer the same services. All of them have their own strong and weak points. They are seriously studying and eliminating the downsides of their services in a sustained way." "Your average 32-inch TV rarely gets our pulses racing. While the headline-grabbing big screens get smart TV, 3D and swanky controllers, sets like the TX-L32E5B usually end up with far less attention and price cuts a-plenty. Thankfully we're now seeing some of those high-end features trickling down to smaller screen sizes, but the TX-L32E5B does that rarest of double-acts – it comes with smart TV features, networking and a relatively low price from the off. Its native panel tech isn't bad either. Built around a step-up IPS LCD panel and fitted with Edge LED backlighting, with smart TV services in the guise of VEIRA Connect, a Freeview HD tuner and some handy digital file playback and streaming options, the TX-L37E5B will be a tempting all-in-one upgrade for living rooms after something a bit more core quality. There's no 3D, of course, and nor is there built-in Wi-Fi, but the TX-L32E5B is an attractive proposition in more ways than one. Stretching back around 40mm – not exactly the slimmest Edge LED in town, then – a thin transparent rim clings to the entire product's edge. It catches the light nicely, and though it's plastic, like the rather flimsy desktop stand, lends an unusual (though hardly 'out there'), understated look. Also consider Elsewhere in Panasonic's huge range of Edge LED TVs are a number of significantly more expensive options. Most significant is the 32-inch TX-L32ET5B, which for a few hundred pounds extra adds Easy 3D. Shipping with four pairs of 3D glasses, this passive 3D set is built around an LG-made LCD panel." "Analysis of Call Admission Control Schemes for WLAN Coupled to 3G Network Date Added: Jan 2012 Format: PDF Convergence of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Third Generation (3G) wireless network is expected to create new markets for service providers and tender enhanced services to the integrated network users. In this paper, Call Admission Control (CAC) schemes viz., ThroughPut (TP) based CAC and Dynamic Partitioning (DP) CAC with service differentiation for WLAN coupled to 3G network have been analyzed. The 3G/WLAN convergence network with TP based admission control is developed for loose, tight and hybrid coupled network. DP scheme, a resource allocation mechanism is also implemented, in which the differentiation between the data and voice calls are made by using different thresholds. The performance parameters such as delay, throughput, voice and data call blocking probabilities are analyzed for different coupled networks." "Data. Still, the study found that average LTE download speeds topped 10 Mbps on each network, while the speed of data downloads and Web browsing performance were five times faster on 4G LTE than on the 3G networks of the respective carriers, Metrico said. Metrico conducted more than 24,000 tests in three cities using two new LTE smartphones on AT&T's network and three LTE smartphones on Verizon's, said Amit Malhotra, Metrico vice president of marketing, in an email. The AT&T LTE network currently serves 15 cities, while Verizon's LTE network is now in 179 U.S. cities. Video and battery performance varied the most. Metrico found that the individual smartphone, rather than the carrier, was most responsible for those differences. Metrico, which measures device performance for wireless carriers, said that the study found that both carriers were ""comparable"" on data download speeds -- the average performance on all five tested devices exceeded 10 Mbps. The HTC Vivid on AT&T's LTE network had the top download speed --39.5 Mbps -- while the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket on AT&T got the highest average download speed -- 14Mbps -- over repeated tests. The fastest single download on the Verizon LTE was 33.5 Mbps on the HTC ThunderBolt, while the fastest average download speed was 11.3 Mbps on the Motorola Droid Bionic. Samsung Droid Charge had an average download speed of 10.8 Mbps over Verizon's LTE, Metrico said. Web page load times were also ""comparable"" for all five smartphones tested across the two networks, according to the stody. On the AT&T network, Web page downloads using an HTC Vivid device took an average of 1.10 seconds while the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket took an average of 0.92 seconds to load a standard Web page. Meanwhile, Metrico said the HTC ThunderBolt took 1.42 seconds to load a Web page, the Samsung Droid Charge took 1.58 seconds and the Motorola Droid Bionic took 1.14 seconds on the Verizon LTE network. While the LTE network was a factor in data download and Web browsing speeds, the significant differences in video performance could be traced mostly to the device, Metrico said. The Samsung Droid Charge on Verizon showed the highest frame delivery rate, while the Motorola Droid Bionic on the same network showed the lowest frame delivery rate of the five models tested, Metrico noted. ""Onboard device attributes--including video processor and rendering software--play a key role in the [smartphone] subscriber's video experience,"" Metrico said in the report. Metrico found that variances in battery life depended on the application being used as well. The Skyrocket on AT&T showed longer battery life than the Bionic on Verizon when using email, SMS, Web browsing and video streaming, but it lagged significantly when it came to using traditional circuit-switched voice calling, Metrico said. The Droid Bionic on Verizon's network got an estimated 700 minutes of voice calling time, while the AT&T-based Skyrocket got about 390 minutes. Streaming video got an estimated battery life of 220 minutes on the Skyrocket, compared to 170 minutes on the Droid Bionic. Battery life testing was not done on the other three devices. For the Droid Bionic and Skyrocket, battery testing was conducted in multiple locations in one city, Malhotra said. Power consumption was measured at 5,000 samples per second for different applications then extrapolated over the battery capacity that device manufacturer stated. Metrico was circumspect about its conclusions of the testing, and said it will conduct further analysis. Metrico noted in the report that a subscriber's experience is not dependent solely on the network or the device, ""but by the combination of the two"" -- a realization faced by many smartphone users. ""Even devices with similar specifications connected to similar network technologies still demonstrate variation in performance, underscoring the criticality of measuring performance at the subscriber level,"" the report said. Many analysts and users have long noticed how a single crowded cell tower can bog down performance. Metrico's findings also show that processor power, the battery used and other specs on a smartphone can be inconclusive when compared to a user's real-world experience. Still, Malhotra said the study does show that with a fivefold improvement in LTE performance over 3G, ""the promise of 4G LTE is being delivered by both carriers."" He added that in coming months, users will take data speeds on smartphones for granted, shifting their focus to video quality and battery life, where ""there tends to be more variation in performance among devices and the faster data performer does not necessarily provide the best overall experience."" Verizon is much further alongwith its LTE rollout than AT&T, but also had two interruptions in LTE service in 2011, including one in December , that forced users on LTE back to 3G speeds for a time. AT&T and Verizon did not respond to a request to comment on the." "- Frank Barry - Slo - United States Minor Outlying Islands This conversation is closed. Restrain the US President, Justice Department, FBI, and Secret Courts, from ""persecuting"" Whistle-blowers, then ""prosecuting"" them. The Senate has Oversight of the National Security Intelligence Agencies. 1300 agencies, 15 Senators. 850,000 federal employees with top secret clearances, 15 Senators. Led by 80 year old Chairwoman, Dianne Feinstein. National Security has become (and I love this explanation) -- ""A Self Licking Ice Cream Cone"". Well known for his Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg was persecuted by the Nixon Administration. Since then National Security Whistle-blowers have also met a similar fate.. Whistle-blowers often disclose wrong-doings by Top Secret Agencies; 1300 agencies, who control 850,000 federal employees, in 10,000 US Government Buildings located ""world-wide"", and funded by not only Taxed Payers, but also monies from ""drug operations, oil, and foreign governments"". National Security Whistle-blowers have no real protection from US laws that protect other types of Whistle-blowing. National Security Whistle-blowers have only a letter from the President. President Obama ran for office and promised he would give us all ""Change"" and a ""Transparent US Government"". I listened carefully. He only promised to do so until selected at the convention. Where any of you listening carefully to that speech? Edward Snowden is quietly running out of time in Russia. Not much is being done by our elected officials in Washington DC. I worry that both politicians and citizens have become so apathetic that they cannot see a human life being sacrificed for their benefit. He has until June. Will we Americans just wait and watch as his Titanic boat sinks? Charles Hunsinger Read you had taken ill, hope all is ok. I am afraid that the current Administration no longer sees itself functioning under the constraints of the Constitution. This would apply to all things, whether it be 'whistle blowers' or anything else it deems necessary to further its socialistic agenda. Obama did not invent this process and I would believe that the stage was set through previous Administrations. It would be silly to suggest that we have arrived at this point, of the dismantling of America, if it were not a bi-partisan effort. Your points are well taken. I particularly like the Titanic analogy. And yes, I believe that will be the case. It is most offensive, especially for those who have seen combat under the American flag, to see it waved by those politicians who give the impression that they would rather be holding a copy of Mein Kampf or, perhaps, Das Kommunistische Manifest. Frank Barry You've won the HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD award. You actually put a spin on things that I had not considered before. One thing about the internet, it supports ideas from all view points. Yours is Spot On! On another related matter. My hospital stay had me missing Edward Snowden -vs- the NSA. Have you watched both talks - Edward Snowden's, and the NSA's response? Both were shown without the personal presence of a human speaker. Snowden, appeared to be a real person on his screen. But, the NSA's guy was in my eye's a cartoon figure. He looked human enough, but something was missing. His eyes and mouth kept getting hit with odd sparkles while the rest of his face was unmoved. He appeared in a defensive posture, like an animal trapped in a cave, lashing out from time to time. Snowden had an excuse for not being there. His opponent had no reason not to. Both should have taken and answered questions in the aftermath, off the cuff, directly from the audience.. As it was, we all got to cheer for Edward Snowden, and put up with the NSA's (small boy Tantrum) response. TED deserves a Cheer for a great job. ""Hip, Hip, Hooray !!!"" Charles Hunsinger Thanks for the HTNOTH Award. First one I have ever received. I did not see the Snowden thing,I was not even aware it was on TV. Mint Thinny Robert Winner Obama signed Presidential directive 19 that allows reporting of waste, fraud, and abuse. Like that helped. LOL The holy of holies in all classified information is sources ... once you breach that area you are really on your own. We could debate the Snowden case for years and never come to a total agreement by anyone. We all agree that he kicked the hornets nest ... we all agree that agencies went way to far ... even the secret court said what was occuring was wrong ... the Attorney General of the US must sign off on secret court decisions ... only a fool would fail to think that POTUS ... Sec Defense ... Sec State ... and other select few had this knowledge. Snowden knew he was jumping into a bucket of crap. I learned early on that the term open door policy was a joke ... do you really think that telling the boss something that could get him fired or jailed is a good idea ... it provides time for covering his butt and firing you ... if you really think your protected ... by all means go for it ... good luck. Once again spin doctors have earned their money ... Snowden = bad ... NSA = doing good for America ... ask any liberal / socialist. Frank Barry Can you do a like one on Goldman Sach's or maybe Bill Gates??? You probably can, but TED uses them both as Wealth sources and probably wouldn't appreciate them getting a needle. I've just finished a Hospital stay -- I need to dredge up some of my Guardian ""get em's"" and get back into the fight. The damned NSA, CIA, DHS, and FBI aren't going to win this ballgame. I am just too old to care. I suggest that the newspapers need to be polled to find those who are still independent enough to get the ball rolling. Monterey California has one, and there's the Guardian, Der Spiegel, and some others. Not the crazies, but some really good thinkers are out there, and they need to get to know each other. My privacy and freedom is important. Yours is too. Keep writing. Bryan Maloney Frank Barry allowable while we watch and wait? Great Martyrs of history have gotten more press coverage than they need. For example, Rob ""Blago"" Blagojevich who has been comparing himself with recent Martyr's ML King, N Mandela, and Gandhi when Larry, Moe and Curly would be more like it. Obama and his best buddies come to mind... william clegg Frank Barry A ""Catch-22""... Adolph Hitler put his minions in the same position. From the start. He made them swear an oath to himself, then held them to it. Those who objected? Well, I don't recall history recording their fates. The trouble, as you so well explained, is that the bad guys are in charge. They have all the money... They control the press, by giving reporters cushy White House leaks to print. And world-wide, except for the Guardian, or that paper in Monterey who exposed the DOD's heavy thumb on what TV programs their civilian employees could watch, or newspapers out in the hinterland's where there are only a few people and where the infrastructure is underdeveloped. They stifle outcry. Has anyone got the name of that Monterey, California newspaper? Has anyone every read of the Department of Defense stifling TV watching? Does anyone care? Whistle-blowers serve us all by bringing corruption to light. When our own President refuses to look and listen carefully, then we are at a real risk. Today's Congress has become unimportant, impotent, and just too damned slow. Rome comes to mind. Keith W Henline So far we have lost most of our rights and our constitution has been perverted beyond belief, what's next folks? Are we going to wait until Halliburton declares Marshall Law and imprison us in the FEMA camps? Frank Barry European and South American Leaders and their peoples have been spied upon exactly like we American's have been, internally by the NSA and CIA. The DHS and FBI, who now use their own internal spying and surveillances equipment very much like that used by the NSA and CIA. The Senate's Oversight is non-existent. Europeans and South Americans are frankly looking for a way around dealing with the US Government. Quietly, other nations are meeting without the US being represented. New trade agreements will eventually mean a new base currency. Like 1929 - The Elite 1% control almost all the monies. The rest of us are getting subsistence wages only. This has been going on since before the turn of the 21st century. I will quit for now. Even I get tired of complaining. Feyisayo Anjorin The issues he raised has to be addressed in every branch of government; especially the excecutive and the Senate/Congress. This is because these are issues that bothers a large portion of the American population. Privacy is very important to all but the weird; but a situation where someone can access almost everything and anything about you in the name of national security, is not ideal. I think Snowden's case should be handled as a peculiar one, because government officials have been hiding too much and lying too much such that it becomes difficult to sincerely expect them to do anything positive if Snowden had gone to them instead of doing what he did. Frank Barry When one discovers he is a part of an illegal conspiracy to defraud, the nice guy approach just cannot work. Snowden did the right thing. He went to the press. Somehow he was able to convince an international publisher to stand with him and defy the US and UK governments. Unlike Julian Assange of WikiLeaks, Snowden brought no garbage to the game. Snowden was squeaky clean. That is all that has saved him thus far. That, and the problems the CIA has with killing him inside Russia. Not that they would do anything like that. US laws protecting Whistleblowers do not apply to national security type agencies, and their 850,000 employees with Top Secret Clearances, Snowden had no options. A comfort letter from the President was not really an option. June is fast approaching. The Guardian seems to be backing off a bit. Ang Perrier Ex. A company with a surplus in their pension and on the right track for sustaining retired individuals has a large chunk of money taken away by the state. The state wants to use the money to fund other projects with a promise that they will return it and it wont affect the company's ability to keep their retired employees in a suitable pension plan. Years go by and the money is never replaced therefore the interest that would have been accumulated hasn't been earned and now the pension is in trouble for future retirees. The state appoints a representative to attempt to resolve the issue by investing the remaining pension money in riskier ventures on the market in an attempt to earn that money back. Meanwhile the company increases the number of years an employee has to work in order to be vested and also requires staff to deposit more per paycheck into the pension. The money going into the account from the currently working staff is used to pay for the individuals who are retired and on the verge of retiring all the while the current employee is wondering if there will be anything left by the time their turn arrives to receive a pension. Even if someone wanted to be a whistle-blower you have to wonder where they'd even start considering the ambiguity of state offices funding practices half the time. Frank Barry The ERISA Act of 1974 was supposed to be the answer to saving for retirement. What it did was a bit different. Like the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), ERISA has an IRS penalty clause. For withdrawals made before age 59 & 1/2 the IRS imposed a 10% penalty. Banks,and financial institutions, nationwide, spent the first few years taking out full-page newspaper ads to get the monies socked away into bank vaults (IRA's, 401k's, etc.). All the loose cash that businessmen would have put into local investments simply melted away. Banks were prohibited from making risk investments in excess of 15%. Congress patted itself on the back, and it was time for Lobbyist's to tear things apart, piece by piece, year by year. 30 years later, Banks and Wall Street's financial institutions were deregulated. Clinton was hailed, but the other shoe had not yet dropped. I need to nap. Sorry, I will get back soon. Frank Barry So, I will also. I like a time out and a bit of fun now and then... so here goes. === That's the position Newt Gingrich took. Farm it all out to those who do it in the private sector. If so, what you write makes sense. John Ashcroft, quietly taking the job of a board member and directing the USTC to do recruiting of young mercenaries, for training in weapons and tactics, and deployment around the world, right under our noses, with no fanfare to a sleeping population, of Americans who trust in their government to do the right thing. By our government running a parallel Web (a separate internet) they can do anything they want and we Americans just blindly keep funding them to do it, until our funding is no longer necessary. What then? We are a bit expensive to feed. We use all that oil and gas. Maybe Newt and John will not wish to keep us around. Will blood run in the streets, like in Miami, when the police shot those poor fools who wouldn't stop when ordered to do so? Or perhaps test a few nukes and take out the Twin Cities, or maybe Topeka, and Tucson, for population control. Remember those drunks who were recently discovered, in charge of those minute man ICBM's, with their fingers on the buttons. NAW... TOO FAR FETCHED. Besides, Newt and John are almost on life-support now.. === But your US Judge thing? I can buy that. Their history is shaky. One way courts. No defense attorneys. Only prosecutors allowed. Plea, Stamp, Plea Stamp, Plea Stamp.... 11,000 Pleas, 10,989 Stamps, 11 Re-Submits, 1 NO... Sounds pretty FETCHED to me. === Obama cuts through all that nonsense. He just targets whoever he thinks is a bad guy. He just keep building new Drone bases in Africa. But, I wonder why? Why would he want to kill his heritage. Maybe one of those parasites that infect the suicide crickets has found a way into his brain. Or not. Mint Thinny Personally, I think many US judges are bought. The justice system has never been blind. All courts should be open to public scrutiny otherwise we can confirm that all courts that are not are behaving illegally. After all its a secret hand shake society. Frank Barry This young man deserves better than to be on a CIA hit list. We are AMERICANS. We must act so. TODAY IS THE TIME TO START TO STOP THE NONSENSE. TED has been more than fair, to allow both Snowden and the NSA time to make their comments. Thank you TED. I want more, and if you can give more please do. I fully understand reluctance. Please try. For the rest of you out there -- DO SOMETHING, I CANNOT PUT THE WORDS IN YOUR MOUTH. WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN. DO IT NOW. DO IT TODAY. SAY WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID. Mint Thinny We are all too aware of the US covert affairs and these whistle blowers are only confirming our suspicions, but without them, suspisions of the public about the government, FBI, judicial system, etc... Would be duly noted as conspiracy theories with no weighting. Wait until someone comes out the clauset about the twin towers and Boston bombings which were orchestrated by the FBI/ American intelegince. I can't for one second beleive that all government agents will keep indefinitely hush hush about these acts of terrorism on their own people. Someone brave will shout soon. Frank Barry Think about it. The acts of the CIA for years and years have been depicted in films, probably accurately, as stone cold killers, running around the world doing their dirty deeds. Yet no employee comes forth and says, these sleezeballs are dangerous. Are all the federal employees brainwashed? Or is it so completely compartmentalized that their secrets remain hidden? There was an incident a few years ago, where a On January 27, 2011, Raymond Allen Davis, acting CIA Station Chief, killed two reportedly armed men in Lahore, Pakistan. John Kerry, who wasn't the Secretary of State yet, handled the negotiation's and borrowed the ransom monies from the Pakistani government to pay the families and free the CIA contractor who was working for Xe, formerly Blackwater. When Davis got released he was sent home to Colorado, where he quickly became embroiled in a Knife Fight while drinking inside a Bar. He was arrested and went to jail. Fine employees of the CIA. Gotta go. sorry my snooker game is calling me. Mint Thinny I have witnessed situations were people (the majority) will support a buddy even if they are in the wrong, and that's in a social environment. Add money, bosses and contracts into the mix and you have a recipe for mass control and corruption. Ego, fear and alegience have a lot to answer for. We will never know how much hypnosis is involved either. Frank Barry I'm not going to go into hypnosis ideas with you. Otherwise, You've won the HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD award. Congratulations for being smarter than the average bear. lol Back to the real world. Everything the US government does is a secret. Classified holes that they use to hide stuff. Everyone I talk with agrees that our problem has snuck up and bit us all, very hard. But everyone is divided on how to solve the problem. === I took a bus into San Luis Obispo. For a doctor's appointment three hours ago. On the bus, were 7 or 8 bumper sticker type signs ""VIDEO SURVEILLANCE"". Today, right NOW. Route 12 bus, to SLO, Calif. === I have an old copy of Blackwater's mercenary application for use by young men wanting to enter a weapons and tactics training program in a North Carolina facility, later expanded to another in southern California, in San Diego county. In December of 2010, John Ashcroft, was elected to the USTC board of directors. (For those of you who know who he is, and was.) Blackwater, whose mercenary private contractors in Iraq killed 17 innocent men, women, and their children, waiting a traffic stop, has changed it's name many times, to Xe, and later USTC, and others. (USTC claims it is not a US government agency.) They claim to only train Police Swat teams in tactics. Believe it or not !!! Why was the mercenary weapons and tactics application form on the internet? Why did Iraq refuse to renew their gun permits and visa's? A news item. Why were they being tried in the US courts? And what was the outcome. I never followed up on them once it got to the courts. Where is Blackwater's owner-leader today? I haven't researched lately. Last I heard, he owned 2 private prisons in Texas, and had gone to the UAE. He was to train someone's mercenaries. Those Texas prison's seem to haunt my internet researching. I wish I had more time to dig deeper. Frank Barry ""Good Civil Leaders"" -- I love it. We have forgotten to take care of ourselves, by ourselves.. Raj, you've won the HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD award. Dead Center. If our Politicians have become so inept that they cannot manage our nation's problems, we should merely help them out, and take care of our problems ourselves. After all they are busy, aren't they??? RAJ PATEL There should be a website or mail address managed by good civil leaders not involved in Government or politics to manage it. Only they can determine if national security has relevance in the issue and they should give proper hearing to a whistle blower why the issue is not actionable. Frank Barry Our US Government has a black hole in space. We call it the Justice Department. Once a subject is left in their hands, they feel charged to paint it black or white. These paintings are Attorney General Opinions. I can agree with you, but, only if the good civil leaders are never Lawyers, nor Accountants. lol TED Conversations Archives We’ve spent three years sharing Ideas, Debates and Questions — and learned a lot. Now we’re going on hiatus to retool and rebuild from the inside out for a better conversation experience." "Communicate with a Moderator Hey Mod, Sometimes when I try to change my avatar, it won't change. I click Save My Changes and it goes back to the old picture, with no message that says, ""It may take some time to make these changes to the website"" like it normally does when I change my avatar. I know others are encountering this problem too. Thanks! Indigo ♥ Hi A_Writer_, I'm not sure how much I can do for you, but if you email alex@TeenInk.com with your name, email, etc, I can reset your password for you so you can log back in. Thanks, Mod Hi Indigo, We are aware of the problem and it is in the queue to be looked at by our programmers. Hopefully a solution can be found soon! Thanks, Mod The post posted here by royalujjwa4 roday at 7:21 a.m. is not showing because of some inappropriate content, or any word that caught in the filters (f.i. he.ll etc). If the person addressed reads this, they must remove any filtered words, or replace them before posting. [Note: this is just for anyone who doesn't know about the filter policy.] I had not used the word he.ll, I'm pretty sure. Maybe it was a typing fault, I'll try again. Hi Mod! I got a poem published last september, but I was not given the copy of the magazine. I tried sending a message to the editor, but there was no response. May I know why? And I am apparently banned from chat (The typing box does not appear), any reason? Thanks! Hi royalujjwa4, Your posts were caught because of the email address - I am the only one who can type emails without them getting caught ;D It looks like your copy was never sent because you did not give us your address when signing up, so we had no idea where to send your author packet. I can't vouch for whatever happened to the email at Editor, but likely it was the same problem at fault. If you email alex@TeenInk.com with your full name, address, and link to the piece that was published (and in what issue) I can get a packet out to you soon. And I'm afraid I do not know why the chat isn't showing up, it's not in my jurisdiction. I will do a little digging and see if I can figure out what the problem is. Thanks, Mod So just out of sheer curiosity, how do the censors work? I can understand some severe language, but having to type h.o.mo.s.e.x.u.a.l. with all those periods, or sometimes spaces is kind of annoying when trying to have a civil conversation in the forums. Justg wondering why this is so, and to better understand the censors. Also just as a second part, everyone else after spending a great deal of time on the forums, or posting work, gets the little green VIP box. What does a TeenInk Mod get? Haha. Thank you for your time. Archy Hi Archy, The filters are in place to cut down on inappropriate comments and discussions. Our forums are also used by students in schools and we strive to keep them classroom-appropriate. They're also there for your safety, to catch spambots and advertisers that pose as teens. They may seem strict for the casual user on the forums, but every word that is censered is there for a reason. And as much as I'd love a little ""Mod"" badge it seems a bit silly to overburden our programmers just for that ;D Thanks, Mod Thank You! Hi Mod! I was just curious as to how a piece is selected to be printed in the magazine. I did a little searching on the site, but nothing really came up. Is it the editors who decide? Or are pieces selected by ratings/comments? Thank you in advance for your time! WriterWannaBe: The editors decide, I think. Hi WriterWannaBe, The editors that read over all the work that is posted to the site choose the first wave of ""magazine appropriate"" work. From there it's read by a couple more pairs of eyes, and the final decision of what goes in belongs to the head of the editorial staff. The site's rating systems are intended for use on the website, not to decide what goes in the magazine. Thanks, Mod Thanks! I've emailed you the details. And the chat issue is solved, thanks a lot! The poem was published in November, not in September. Sorry for the error. Royalujjwa4, I am out of the office this week but I will get that filled and shipped as soon as I return! Thanks, Mod Inkers...lol. This I like. Quick question: can I submit photography from a mobile device? I've tried several times but with mixed results; some photos get through but they're taking longer than usual for approval. Hi Mod! I have a problem with Teen Ink. Two of my articles were printed in the Teen Ink magazine, but I never received a copy of either one, or letters, or even free pencils. But the merchandise isn't my main concern (although they would certainly be nice :) ): I would really like a copy of my work in the magazine. Can you please help? I feel like such a noob for asking this...nobody else has asked.... what does it mean when someone replies *bump* on a thread? Brisa: Don't worry, lots of people ask this. When someone posts on a thread, it gets ""bumped"" to the top of the page. So people will post *bump* to get others to see the thread. Gotcha. That makes sense. Thanks, Indigo" "The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI, Enforcement Directorate and the government to file a reply within 10 days on Prashant Bhusan’s plea that the CBI has not yet taken any action-n against Dayanidhi Maran in the 2G scam case where CBI filed an FIR against him on October 10, 2011. A bench of Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly on Thursday issued notices. Next hearing will be held on January 20. It is expected that the CBI may also file its status report on Maran by then. In the court proceedings today, Bhushan started arguments saying that no action has yet been taken against Maran. In his petition, Bhusan said that the CBI had investigated the matter related to corruption and misuse of official position by Maran when he was Telecom Minister. Over 4-5 months of investigations, the CBI found the involvement of seven persons/entities. The CBI then filed an FIR on October 9, 2011 and searched the premises of the accused on October 10, 2011. Since then over two months have passed, the CBI is deliberately going slow in the case and has not made any arrests in the case, said Bhushan. “Petitioners submit that this was the most clear-cut case of corruption and quid pro quo, and is being made weak by the CBI. Chargesheet should have been filed in this case several months back.” Bhushan also said that the CBI’s decision not to book Essar Group and its promoters under the Prevention of Corruption Act was due to intervention of CBI Director and Law Minister Salman Khurshid. The Supreme Court also sought response from CBI and ED on this issue." "The revamp of the range is the latest example of how own-brand ranges have become the key battleground for supermarket retailers after a week when Tesco and Sainsbury's have been locked in battle over the price and quality of their food. The Co-op is to rename its own-brand range ""Loved by Us"", with as many as 700 lines launched by Christmas and the first new products arriving in stores from September. The Co-op is Britain's fifth-largest food retailer but it is under pressure from the expansion of the largest supermarket chains into smaller convenience stores and the growth of discounters such as Aldi and Lidl. Industry data have shown the retailer is losing market share and that it is the worst- performing major grocery retailer. However, sales figures from Nielsen last week suggest that the Co-op is recovering, with sales growing 6.1pc over the past four weeks, ahead of Tesco, Asda and Morrisons. The problems for the retail business have been overshadowed by the black hole in the group's bank, but the Co-op has brought in new management to bolster its retail arm. Euan Sutherland, the group chief executive, and Richard Pennycook, the finance director, are both retailers. Industry experts believe the company's own-brand range is one of its biggest problems. The Co-op has struggled to match the expansion of the own-brand food at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons, which have poured investment into their food and seen own-brand products drive their sales growth." "Here are some pictures of London taken 60 years ago, which were rescued from a skip in Westminster after having been thrown away by the local council. Can you tell where they were taken? Receive updates every time we produce a new picture gallery More from the web Accessibility links" "Fabienne, my new friend in the Vendée, stepped from the chapel, opened an umbrella and said: ""Enough slaughter. Let's have lunch."" So we drove to a restaurant by the little lake in Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne and did just that. I had eel stuffed with foie gras (surprisingly good), pike-perch and more rosé wine than I usually deem necessary at midday. A jolly place, the Vendée. To the south of Brittany, it has Atlantic beaches that stretch endlessly and shelve gently. Campsites soak up all the summer families Europe can supply. Fishermen and sailors give the coast a saltier texture, notably at Les Sables d'Olonne, from where the quadrennial Vendée Globe round-the-world race for single-handed lunatics sets out. Inland, Le Puy-du-Fou at Les Epesses is the continent's best historical theme park. And it is surrounded by miles of country, a landscape of pastures, woods and hedges. ""Bucolic"" is the mot juste and, you would say, has been for a very long time. My, how appearances may deceive. Of course, nowhere has come through the tumult of France's past and remained just ""bucolic"". Every square metre of the country has been ravaged. But the Vendée may stake a reasonable claim to having undergone the direst savagery and most merciless killings. The experience was subsequently compounded by being written out of French history. And, though two centuries old, it remains a touchy subject, for it strikes at the heart of the French republic's feel-good image of itself. The Vendée war is what happened when, in 1793, peasants across western France decided they had had enough of the French Revolution. They rose, fought Republican armies, won, lost and were then massacred wholesale for their impertinence in obstructing the forces of progress and liberty. ""The Vendée will be burned, devastated and depopulated,"" ordered the revolutionary government. Conservative estimates put the final death toll at about 200,000. Execution methods included tying men and women together naked, then drowning them in the Loire. These were termed ""Republican marriages"". You can see why the Republic might want to draw a veil over all this. Killing thousands in the name of freedom and virtue hasn't played well in Western Europe for some time. The issue was also a potential rallying point for anti-Republican forces during the 19th century and beyond. But if France affected to forget – the war has only made a significant appearance in school history books in the past generation – the Vendée did not. In farming towns and villages, the suffering is something by which Vendéens continue to define themselves. And, in recent times, they have been reclaiming the story and its place in the nation's narrative. This is not an anodyne, heritage matter. Left-leaning politicians and historians still depict the Vendée as a sort of backward swamp crawling with reactionaries, not least because its regional president is a combative right-winger. But we are tourists. We may leave that squabble to the French and get on with visiting a few of the key sites. They are handily placed, close together. The tales they tell are engrossing and moving, and will take us through tranquil countryside. The starting point should be Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne. Directly north of the capital of the département, La Roche-sur-Yon, Les Lucs is a small town with a big place in Vendéen memories. Here, Republican retribution was at its fiercest. Detachments of regular soldiers – les colonnes infernales – were sent in to wipe out the Vendée. One swept through Les Lucs in February 1794. Some 564 villagers, including 110 children, were slaughtered, many in a chapel on top of a hill. ""Tiring but fruitful day,"" wrote one of the soldiers. ""We saw off an entire nest of churchgoers who brandished the signs of their fanaticism. Our columns progressed normally."" The chapel is now a ruin, but another has been built nearby. Within, the names of the dead are engraved in marble. Stained-glass windows depict the butchery without much ambiguity. Women and babies are being bayoneted. It is terribly self-regarding to get upset on behalf of other people from another age. But, fleetingly, any desire to sing the Marseillaise disappears. Down the slope amid parkland stands the brutal, concrete Vendée Memorial, opened in 1993 by Solzhenitsyn. Inside, it is sombre, with artists' attempts to tackle terror and with that bongy, dissonant music that generally accompanies it. You need now to amble across the park to the Historial de la Vendée museum. Opened last year, this is a hell of a place to find in what's not much bigger than a village. There's grass on the different roof elevations, loads of space and quite splendidly worked displays. The section on the Vendéen war communicates the basics in sprightly fashion. Initially, we learn, locals were as keen on the 1789 Revolution as anyone else. They liked the idea of chucking off the aristocratic burden, grabbing new land and having lower taxes. Four years on, though, many were convinced that the new regime was worse than the old. Confiscated land had gone not to the peasantry, but to the rich bourgeoisie. Taxes remained high. Revolutionary authorities were far less understanding than the old local nobles had been. The clergy, linchpins of rural life, were being oppressed. The king had been executed. The certainties of life were, in short, collapsing around their ears. Then, in early 1793, recruiters showed up to conscript men into a Republican army now facing foreign wars on several fronts. The Vendéens weren't about to be forced to fight on distant frontiers for a republic they distrusted. The fuse was lit. Revolt spread quickly. What had started as a popular uprising became a war for God and king against the new republic. Startling early victories took the Vendéens to Angers and Saumur. They might have opened the road to Paris if only, after each battle, the peasant soldiers hadn't melted from the ranks – to go home and do the haymaking. Gradually, better Republican troops got the upper hand. By December, they had crushed the rebels' main army. Then they despatched the colonnes infernales to clear the Vendée of everyone left (including, madly, those Vendéens who supported the Republic). Historians like Vendéen Laurent Charrier refuse the term ""genocide"", but it got very close. The region was wrecked, which is why few villages have many buildings predating the 19th century. Luckier folk took refuge in the abundant forest, where they set up camps. One, the Grasla Refuge, has been recreated in woodland east of Les Lucs, at Les Brouzils. It's a cracking visit – a collection of huts dotted among the trees, once home, not only to families and priests, but also to forges, farm animals and a bakery. A film and audio-guides tell the story of the 2,000 who fled here, forced to hide out in their own land. Naturally, Grasla cannot rekindle the extreme fear of 200 years ago. But you can begin to gauge the scope of the conflict and its continuing effect. Even Fabienne, hardly a fanatic, says: ""In the Vendée, we have a strong and lasting experience in common."" Drive the flat countryside, stop in the villages and you come across the evidence. Restraint and self-reliance are in the air. There's an astonishing number of small home-grown businesses and manufacturers. Almost every settlement, no matter how remote, has one. The region's emblem is still a double heart (recalling the struggle for God and king), topped by a cross. Look carefully and you will see other crosses and monuments commemorating battles all over the region. Then head for the bar. I did, in Montaigu – where enthusiastic drinkers talked to me about François-Athanase de Charette de Contrie as if he had just won the Tour de France. In fact, the fellow – usually known simply as ""Charette"" – was the Vendéens' most charismatic general. He carried on the battle after other leaders had been killed, focal point of the renewed regional reaction provoked by the excesses of the colonnes infernales. Had he been on the right side, Charette would have had solid-gold status in the pantheon of French heroes. He drank, sang and womanised all night before fighting all day with skill and courage – but on behalf of faith and crown. This has not recommended him to Republican mythmakers. Finally, in March 1796, he was wounded and captured in the grounds of La Chabotterie manor house at St Sulpice-le-Verdon. The manor now claims Charette as its own, though he spent only one night under guard there. No matter. The visit is a good indication of the 18th-century lives of minor rural nobles – the ones who, like Charette himself, were close to the peasantry. Theirs was a significant part of the traditional life for which Vendéens were fighting. In the kitchen is the wooden table upon which the general had his wounds dressed, before tackling soup, two pork chops and a flagon of wine. Elsewhere, there's a good film of Charette's final campaigns and a walk-through evocation of the war, featuring automates and tableaux. It is disarmingly effective. It is also, perhaps, time for lunch again. Handily, the outbuildings of La Chabotterie house one of the region's finest eateries, the Restaurant du Logis (0033 251 095931) where you can have a Michelin-starred midday from £29. Then your time is your own. I suggest you head for the beach, either at St Jean-de-Monts or on Noirmoutier island. Swim. Sunbathe. Relax. By now, there has probably been – to paraphrase Fabienne – slaughter enough in your holiday. Getting there Nearest airport is Nantes, served by Ryanair () from Liverpool and East Midlands. Brittany Ferries (0871 244 0744;) has a Portsmouth-St Malo service. St Malo to Montaigu is two hours and 30 minutes by road. Where to stay My favourite is l'Ancienne Ecole chambres-d'hotes at Boufferé, just off the A83 motorway, near Montaigu (21 Rue St Joseph; 0033 251 063289; b & b doubles from £45, dinner including drinks, £15). It doesn't look promising from the road. Once inside, though, you are in the former village school. The old yard is now a garden. Bedrooms are the ex-classrooms, big and refurbished with contemporary taste. Nearby, there's a grander b & b option at the Maison d'Armelle, Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne (65 Rue Clemenceau; 0033 251 313969;; doubles from £52-£67). You could dine by the lake at the Auberge-du-Lac (250 Rue Général Charette; 0033 251 465959;; from £15). If you prefer a hotel, try La Barbacane at Tiffauges (2 Place de l'Eglise, 0033 251 657559;, doubles from £78-£92 high). What to see Historial de la Vendée, Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne (0033 251 476161;): open Tues-Sun. Refuge de Grasla, Les Brouzils (0033 251 429620;): open daily until September 13. 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One of my ideas is that there would be a NPC that deals mounts, or has the necessities to allow you to tame one. Another idea I've come up with is a whip. A whip? For taming, of course! Now, with taming would come riding. We'd need a saddle, so we would't hurt our butt! Now that we have the whip and saddle out of the way, here's the big question: what would we ride? That, I am having a tough time thinking of. So far I've come up with generic things like horses, elephants, oxen, cows, ect. I'd love to see amazing ideas not only for how it'd work, but for what we'd ride, also! TL;DR: Mounts. Ideas please! Sprites are very welcome too. If anyone else has made a megathread about mounts, please notify me. Suggestions: (Credit to Marioface5) Dolphin: Can swim in water, can't move on land. The player's breath gauge will behave as normal. Holding down the left mouse button causes the dolphin to move faster. Lion: Can jump far. Clicking causes the lion to do a swipe attack. 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TW Special Report Left to right: Ueli Schmid, Rieter Corp., Anderson Warlick, Parkdale Inc., and Martin Folini, Rieter Textile Systems, at the ribbon cutting held to celebrate the installation of R 40 rotor-spinning machines at Parkdale's Plant #26. R ieter recently installed 48 500-position R 40 rotor-spinning machines at Parkdale Inc.'s Plant #26 in Walnut Cove, N.C. According to Rieter executives, the 24,000-position order is the largest single R 40 order to date, and represents one of the largest single orders ever by a sales-yarn manufacturer. ""The R 40 is a fast-running machine and is the longest rotor-spinning machine in the world at this time,"" said a Rieter representative. ""For the space they had available, Parkdale felt this was the best machine to put in because you get the most pounds out of the existing facility. An important factor for Parkdale is the automation concept of the R 40, which can handle up to four robots, including AEROpiecing for yarn-like piecing."" 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There is plenty of blame to go around, but it is crucial that the Pakistani leadership step up and admit its failings rather than simply accuse the Americans of inefficiency or bad faith. Pakistan's institutions, from federal ministries to provincial educational to health providers, need drastic reform -- and so does the fiscal structure, which through anti-democratic favoring of feudal interests, cripples public faith in Pakistani democracy. Any American assistance from now on should require Pakistani leadership to reform; and it may be that Pakistani calls for an end to the dependency trap of traditional assistance are right.. This post also appears at The Asia Society, an Atlantic partner site. This article available online at:" "MAKHACHKALA, Russia --, spoke to me from an undisclosed location via telephone in Makhachkala on April 21. We're trying to understand the chronology of events. Tamerlan seems to have left the United States for six months [starting January 12, 2012]. One shopkeeper near the family home in Makhachkala told RFE/RL that he was only [at your house] for a month or so. Where could he have taken on these [radical] ideas? [Tamerlan] had no [radical] ideas whatsoever. I don't get it. Who could have come up with that? He was with me in Makhachkala and he used to sleep until 3 p.m. I even used to poke him, asking him if he came here to sleep only. I was taking him to visit our relatives, have some food there, this and that. Once back home, he would always go to bed. How long was he in Makhachkala for? Six months... Did he frequent the mosques? Could [a terrorist organization] have worked on him there? Of course he went to mosque on Fridays. Of course. He went to the main mosque. And we kept going there together. Nobody was trying to process him in any way. There is no such thing in Makhachkala. Local people stopped doing this kind of thing long ago. This is history. Those who brainwash people do not live in the cities anymore. Brainwashers live in the mountains. You're planning to go to the United States. When do you plan to do this? I want real justice. I have a lot of questions to ask the [American] police and secret services. I am a lawyer myself. I want answers to all the questions that I have on criminal issues, on terrorism. I need to know. I have questions to ask of the famous American secret services. They keep spinning their image throughout the whole world, they keep promoting themselves. I need to know how they worked, why, where, and so on. I need answers to make a clear picture. I also want to hire a lawyer. I need justice, do you understand? People are saying that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev fell under the influence of [his older brother] Tamerlan. [Dzhokhar] could not have possibly been under any influence of [Tamerlan]. Yes, he was his elder brother, but he would have never set his younger brother up. It would be against our customs. [Tamerlan] used to tell [Dzhokhar], ""Look at me, I got married and skipped on education. Go, get yourself some education, otherwise we'll make our father mad."" Sure, I was mad. I used to nag [Tamerlan], telling him he would end up as a cheap laborer without education. He kept promising me he would get an education. He would assure me he could speak English. He knew his way around computers, and he was going to start some business. He knew some guys who went to China and would import stuff from there, open a shop, this and that. These are some plans he had. Nothing makes any sense. The way [American] secret services worked makes no sense, nor does how the police handled it. They have no video footage, nothing. [...] Moreover, they kept him under surveillance while he would spend all his time with his baby. [Editor's note: Reports claim Tamerlan came to the attention of U.S. law enforcement via the Russian government in 2011 and was questioned by the FBI.] They ought to have known very well who he was in touch with had there been anything suspicious. And those explosives? Do you think it's so easy to get hold of explosives in Boston? The police itself had ordered exactly the kind of explosives that went off there. Why would the police get hold of this stuff? This just doesn't make sense. They simply picked a Chechen boy. What for? This is a clear setup. Did Tamerlan visit Chechnya [when he was visiting Makhachkala from January 2012]? He visited Chechnya twice with me. We went to see my uncles and aunts -- I have many of them there. All of them are clean people; they pray, everybody knows them. They never left Chechnya. My relatives had jobs there and they stayed there throughout the war. This post appears courtesy of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. This article available online at:" ". The technical benefits of new media to photojournalists in crisis zones are equivalent to unrefined digital omniscience. A whole universe of photojournalists, both amateur and professional, is made available to the public through social networks, allowing news organizations to ferret out important stories using tools beyond their existing technical capabilities. ""With regards to Twitter, it's a very useful tool in order to point journalistic organizations towrads potential leads and potential developments in stories,"" said Santiago Lyon, director of photography for the Associated Press. The AP, alongside Reuters and Getty Images, provides the vast majority of editorial photos used by American news organizations. ""When there's a breaking story, whether it's an ongoing crisis or a spot development -- like a plane down in the Hudson -- we're very actively trolling social media sites for imagery: performing searches, scraping Twitter and Facebook, soliciting information. There's a fairly robust mechanism within the AP to identify and capture citizen journalism ... once we find something of interest, then it's incumbent on a specialist to take care of it. Content goes through a specific department for vetting. We look, apply, crosscheck, reference."" Since the camera phone has essentially turned any casual observor into a potential photojournalist, an extra pair of eyeballs in Libya could eventually become a temporary appendage of a larger news collecting organization. Lyon provides the example of Alaguri, a Benghazi resident who become the AP's sole set of eyes in Libya in mid-February as Western journalists were just entering the country. ""We found a guy in Benghazi in Libya who had posted some pictures onto the Internet,"" Lyon said. ""We tracked him down through his Facebook account. We made contact, had a conversation, asked relevant questions, ascertained that he was who he said he was, got permissions for his photos and retained him for a couple days of work. Because of that, we were able to have an exclusive look into the vents in Benghazi last weekend when there was no other imagery coming out of Libya. Our customers were using that. It was a great journalistic scoop on the strength of good, virtual, shoeleather reporting and verification."" But verification can often be problematic, and the proper context and attribution are often lost in the space between retweets and Facebook shares. If they happen to make contact, how does a news organization know they're dealing with the photographer or copyright owner? How do we make arrangements to distribute the content? Is there a financial transaction involved? Even determining the original owner of a photograph becomes problematic. ""It's very complicated because what happens on the social media becomes something of an echo chamber,"" said Lyon. ""People scrape stuff off each others' accounts, or a contextual claim is far from good or solid."" If the original source of a photograph cannot be verified, the value of content is called into question. ""We have to look at these things on a case-by-case basis. There's no general blanket approach other than 'they must be sure' that the content is what is says to be and the person is in a position to deal with it (the owner, or a proxy),"" said Lyon. ""Everything is assessed on its value ... we see this at times when the material is superseded or overshadowed by our staff material (not as good so we don't need it), or it's stuff that we absolutely need because we don't have it or it's from a hard-to-get-to location or whatever that may be."" The Agence France-Presse and Getty Images found themselves in hot water over copyright infringement shortly after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Photographer Daniel Morel managed to post exclusive post-quake images from the devastation in Port-Au-Prince on his Flickr and Twitter accounts. The images were stolen and re-distributed on Twitpic by a Dominican named Lisandro Suero. AFP and Getty licensed and distributed the photos with attribution to Suero to major news organizations -- the New York Times, Time Inc, the Washington Post. In December 2010, Morel won a pre-trial victory in federal court against AFP and Getty for copyright infringement. ""A news organization didn't do due diligence,"" said Lyon. ""It's absolutely critical. No matter how compelling the content is, we always make sure to deal with the copyright owner."" While verification can be a technical or legal obstacle for photojournalists utilizing new media as a newsgathering resource, it lies at the heart of the ethical and aesthetic issues of photojournalism and crisis reporting. The sudden influx of raw images from areas ravaged by political conflict and natural disasters may be a wealth of information, and news organizations with limited budgets may be more inclined to rely on citizen journalists on the ground, but they do not necessarily constitute the narrative storytelling at the heart of valuable photojournalism. I spoke to the staff at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, an independent organization that sponsors reporting on global affairs, about the evolving role of new media in photojournalism. Founded in 2006, the Pulitzer Center treats news coverage of systemic global issues as long-term media campaigns maintaining a spotlight on often-ignored topics, ranging from water and food insecurity to homophobia and stigma to fragile states and women and children in crisis. ""The Pulitzer definition of 'crisis' differs from the usual conception of the term,"" said Nathalie Applewhite, managing director of the Pulitzer Center. ""It's not that crisis doesnt mean immediate crises, like earthquake and floods, but the perspective of the Pulitzer Center has to do primarily with systemic crises: what happens before, after, the underlying causes. New media is very significant in immediacy, but not totally in long term. It doesn't matter if there are a thousand cameras, it's the storytelling that's important. A photojournalist with an artistic vision that transcends superficial coverage. It's a different media space."" Apple. 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I Always Fuck up after the Fuck Close!!!! at the The 18-21 Forum within the The Attraction Forums. Dating Advice.; FR: HELP!! I Always Fuck up after the Fuck Close!!!! Apologies ahead of time, my ... FR: HELP!! I Always Fuck up after the Fuck Close!!!! Apologies ahead of time, my thoughts are all over the place right now.... So obviously I don't know what to do after sex. It seems like a very tenuous period of time where things could either get really awesome, and skyrocket. Or they could totally bomb. So I had this HB9 I met a week ago. She was infatuated with me, not to mention incredibly horny. She lives an hr away, does nude modeling here in town, and she's incredibly cool. One of the hottest bodies, and greatest personality I've ever met The thing is it's easy to play things smooth when a girl is really into you. You know exactly what to do all the time. So I was a total champ for a week, we had some incredible chemistry. Then she came to town for a photoshoot and called me up drunk that night, asking me to come over. So naturally I go over and fuck her for three straight hrs till we both pass out. Woke up, fucked again. Went and got breakfast, had some amazing conversation and kissed eachother goodbye.... I'm thinking total score So I play it cool, send her a couple funny texts that day. She went out with some friends that night and got wasted, I decided to give her some space. The day after I text her again, and she's like a totally different person. Not into me at all like she was She still jokes and talks to me like a friend, but not a guy she really really likes. I'm talking calling me sexy constantly, and sending me nude pics. I'm just so frustrated right now!! I made it as intimate as I could, made her cum at least 3-4 times(Or that's what she said, it's hard for me to tell in the moment). I also made her really sore, and I was worried I went too rough but she insisted I didn't. Now she's saying she wants to stay sober and distance herself from everything to focus on some career opportunities she's had come up. And I'm stuck in 1-night stand, or FwB territory at best I want something meaningful with a girl for once, not mindless sex!!! The last girl I F-Closed that I really liked, I stayed at her house all day the next day... That fucked things up This one I gave total space, with a few funny texts... That fucked things up Dude, sometimes it's not YOU that's fucking up, it's them. How long ago did you sleep with her/ how long has it been since she said she wants to distance herself? Here is how I see it, although I may have a bit of bias since I only have your side of things: Guy and girl meet, have great chemistry, have great sex, girl decides she doesn't want that anymore. It sounds like there's a problem with the girl, not you. The best thing you can do is just chill out and get her off your mind. Don't do the needy 'Can we talk?' bullshit, let her come to you. I wouldn't go NC, but limit yourself; don't chase. Give it time, she'll probably change her mind in a few days anyways. I reread your post and noticed you met her a week ago. Easy come, easy go... So I'm fucked? I just don't feel that kind of deep rapport with many girls... It sucks losing this one for a few good hours No, you're not fucked. Well, you are if you keep up that attitude. Relax and just let shit happen. If you're cool and non-reactive/non-needy, you'll see her again. If you act like a 14 year old schoolgirl and get emotional about it, you'll scare her off. I'm saying this from personal experience... I've chased amazing girls away by being needy, and I've had amazing girls that I was at one point infatuated with come running back to me later because I let them go. Yeah... It's hard when you have that amazing connection with someone, you're spirits are soaring. You finally get her in the sack.... And then you feel it slipping through your fingers, and you want to do anything and everything to get it back right then! I'm usually excellent at not being needy, and my confidence is high. Until I meet that amazing girl and her attitude starts to change towards me. My spirits go straight to the crapper. I've met two other girls like that in the past year... And honestly it friking hurts having your emotions totally thrown out of wack I want an incredible girl I can fuck on a regular basis... not just once then done! I haven't been THAT needy with this one yet. Haven't even told her I really liked her. Just texted her waaaay too much when she obviously wasn't as into me Do you know breakthrough Comfort? If you don't put in the work, why do you think you deserve that? Dude, I [I]know[I] it's hard. We've all been there. Just chill, give it a few days or a week, and start up some text banter. Nothing serious, no dates, just easy convo. Sometimes when I'm in a situation like this, I browse through the forums and read some other guy's problems. When it's not YOUR situation, it's easy to see the right thing to do and give good advice, and then turn it around and apply that type of thinking to your own situation. Thanks... I no there's no good complaining about it. I can get emotional as a chick sometimes, I swear I feel like Owen Wilson in wedding crashers right now lol. Not quite to the point of locking myself in my apartment and reading suicide help books, but you get the idea. Anyway I'm off to build some fucking testosterone Fuck yeah. Go do something fun. Learn to sail, take a rock climbing class, go on a mini road trip with your buddies." "Always try to carry pipe drape samples I try to use as much wall space as I can for benches, but it does depend any training necessary to operate each machine safely. The first the embarrassment that there are several people watching me and my choices. Always try to carry pipe drape samples, images or business cards repairs and servicing, so you need the right tools and equipment to do a broad range of work. If you have all the equipment needed such as a 5 gas analyser and a gas fitters licence there is good money in conversions. Online stores also give you the ability to share information, with me setting up a general workshop including a wheel alignment hoist that cost close to $12,000. A well equipped pipe and drape systems has a lot for pipe and drape rentals, list, I also look for items that I’ll eventually buy that are on sale. Pausing your Chrome and finishing reading !By fox." "Foreign policy expert Joshua Muravchik believes that American liberals — once among the strongest supporters of Israel — began opposing the Jewish state when they started viewing modern political struggles as being rooted in battles between racial and ethnic groups. Muravchik, a fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, told the Christian Post that this worldview now dominates liberals’ ideology, replacing the class-based and poverty focus that was once predominantly seen as the culprit. “Leftists/liberals/progressives believe that the great moral drama of our era is ‘the rest against the West’ or the ‘people of color’ against the ‘white man,’” he told the Post. “This has replaced poor-against-rich or worker-against-capitalist as the core idea of progressive thought.” Photo credit: Shutterstock.com According to Muravchik, this ideology leads many on the left to see Israel as being on the “Western” and “white” side of the battle, with the Palestinians being seen as the “people of color” who are under assault. He addressed these themes in a Washington Post interview this week as well, claiming that American liberals were impacted by the global left’s turn against Israel. ,” Muravchik explained. “Also, in the latter half of the 20th-century the old leftist paradigm of class struggle was superseded by national/ethnic struggle.” In contrast, he said American conservatives see the situation quite differently. “On the other side, conservatives value Israel as a free country, a democracy, and an ally of the United States,” Muravchik added. Despite these shifts, the foreign affairs expert doesn’t see the U.S. government’s support for Israel slipping away any time soon, as he noted that polls show the American public is strongly supportive of the Middle Eastern nation. “President Obama has been cooler toward Israel that any other president in recent memory, saying in his first year that he wanted to ‘put daylight’ between the U.S. and Israel, and he has done that, but still he has not changed U.S. policy radically,” he told the Post. Consider a 2013 Gallup poll that found that 78 percent of Republicans hold a favorable view of Israel compared to 60 percent of Democrats. While there’s clearly a disparity, majorities of both party adherents hold favorable views of the country. Muravchik’s comments come as Israel is in an ongoing battle with Hamas. Read the rest of the Post’s interview with Muravchik, who recently released his new book “Making David into Goliath: How the World Turned Against Israel,” here. (H/T: Christian Post) – Front page image via Shutterstock.com" "Getting Pregnant Baby Registry Chew On This! 10 Genius Teething Toys When baby’s teething, she’ll want to get her hands (and mouth!) on just about everything. These teethers will keep her occupied and keep you from stressing out. 1 of 10 This chewy silicone butterfly can withstand it all, from the freezer (for extra soothing) to the dishwasher and boiling water (for sanitizing). Perfect for keeping up with a teething baby. $10, Honest.com 2 of 10 The little nubs on these Zoli baby teethers are designed specifically to massage sore gums. But our favorite part is that they come in a two-pack, so you’ll have that lifesaving backup. $10, ZoliBaby.com 3 of 10 Concerned that your necklaces are baby’s new favorite snack? Wear some fun beads made just for chewing. $37, Chewbeads.com $37, Chewbeads.com 4 of 10 Baby thinks he has a fun new toy, but those small silicone bristles are actually cleaning his teeth. One of many parenting hacks you’ll keep up your sleeve. $10, Diapers.com 5 of 10 Using the same technology from those Chinese finger traps (really), Boon created this clip-on teether that will hold onto those snacks and ice cubes baby loves to gnaw on. No more diving to the floor to keep things germ free. $8, BoonInc.com 6 of 10 It’s a rattle, it’s a teether — it’s a trainer? The petals are designed to stimulate oral motor skills, while the slim handle is all about improving baby’s hand-eye coordination. $6, Innobaby.com 7 of 10 With this unique-shaped cooling teether, even those back molars will get some relief. Clip it on baby’s clothes or on your carrier so it’s always within reach. $8, Diapers.com 8 of 10 A bona fide mom favorite, this cool little teether is extra-easy for baby to grip. $10, ZoliBaby.com 9 of 10 The cactus shape of this new teether is meant to help soothe baby at every stage of tooth development. $20, MelloandCo.com 10 of 10 Baby’s just hit the teether jackpot: She can shake, twist and roll the Twisty, which makes different rattle sounds and has 10 different textures. $4, Target.com Plus, More from The Bump: How Do I Deal With Teething?" "Eclipse : change the eclipse user-agent for updates Discussion in 'Java' started by Headphones, Sep 29, 2006.: - 505 - James J. Foster - Aug 14, 2003 change user-agentdavidj411, Mar 5, 2008, in forum: Python - Replies: - 0 - Views: - 342 - davidj411 - Mar 5, 2008 change gem user agentA708387 A708387, Jun 17, 2010, in forum: Ruby - Replies: - 1 - Views: - 159 - Jonathan Nielsen - Jun 17, 2010 How to detect that user closes the user-agent window ?Luke Matuszewski, Dec 2, 2005, in forum: Javascript - Replies: - 8 - Views: - 705 - Luke Matuszewski - Dec 2, 2005 Detect and Change User Agent Via JavascriptRainmanjam, Dec 27, 2007, in forum: Javascript - Replies: - 8 - Views: - 3,812 - Rainmanjam - Dec 27, 2007" "Problem with keyboard up/down arrows in Python 2.4 interpreter Discussion in 'Python' started by Julien, Mar 22, 2011. arrows don't updateSimon Andrews, Jun 1, 2006, in forum: Java - Replies: - 0 - Views: - 606 - Simon Andrews - Jun 1, 2006 help: up/down arrows in 2.3.4 interactivMichael Hudson, Sep 13, 2004, in forum: Python - Replies: - 4 - Views: - 326 - Thorsten Kampe - Sep 14, 2004 Changing the colours of scrollbars and pulldown arrowsJJ, Sep 28, 2006, in forum: ASP .Net - Replies: - 1 - Views: - 426 - =?ISO-8859-1?Q?G=F6ran_Andersson?= - Sep 28, 2006 asp.net 2.0 menu *arrows*JP.Gantlin, Oct 25, 2006, in forum: ASP .Net - Replies: - 0 - Views: - 373 - JP.Gantlin - Oct 25, 2006 How can I remove Black Arrows from horizontal menu?Stephen, Nov 11, 2006, in forum: ASP .Net - Replies: - 2 - Views: - 547 - Stephen - Nov 11, 2006" "reading file and storing information of lines with varying length Discussion in 'Perl Misc' started by christrier,93 - Joe Wright - Jul 27, 2003 Storing lines from a text file, Jan 29, 2006, in forum: Python - Replies: - 0 - Views: - 290 Storing variable length data in file -- PagingLuiz Antonio Gomes Pican?o, Feb 25, 2005, in forum: C Programming - Replies: - 15 - Views: - 591 - Dave Thompson - Mar 7, 2005 Split string whose length is varyingJava and Swing, Oct 6, 2005, in forum: C Programming - Replies: - 9 - Views: - 367 - Christopher Benson-Manica - Oct 6, 2005 - Replies: - 1 - Views: - 500 - Jonathan Mcdougall - Dec 6, 2005" "The results of the important outside baseball games played yesterday were as follows: West Point 3, Yale 0; Princeton 2, Trinity 0; Dartmouth 6, Bowdoin 0; Pennsylvania 6, West Virginia 0; Colby 10, Holy Cross 7; Brown 4, Lafayette 3; Vermont 4, Maine 1. 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MORE" "- Horoscopes - Dear Abby - Games & Puzzles - Lifestyle - Events & Exhibits - Food & Drink - Arts & Music - Movies & TV New London – A judge upheld the high bond for the teens charged with murdering Matthew Chew, while also blasting the police department for creating a ""sideshow"" with allegations that Chew was buying drugs when he was attacked. Judge Kevin McMahon presided over the arraignment of Idris Elahi and Marquis Singleton, both 17. Neither entered pleas and their cases were continued to Dec. 13 and transferred to New London Superior Court Part A on Huntington Street. ""The victim's activities had nothing to do with his death,"" said McMahon. ""I'm not happy with the police department's conduct yesterday. This is about six defendants and one deceased. And the sideshow that is going on with Mr. Chew is nothing more than that: a sideshow."" Elahi's bond remains at $1.5 million and Singleton's at $1.25 million. The four other teens charged with accessory to murder were arraigned later this afternoon at New London Superior Court. Matias Perry, Rashad Perry and Tyree Bundy, all 17, and Brian Rabell, 18, were ordered held on $500,000 bond each. The six teens were kept separate and were not all in the same building at the same time due to space constraints. All six are due to return to court on Dec. 13, appearing in the Huntington Street courthouse, where more serious cases are heard. McMahon, reading from a sealed arrest warrant, said the teens acted ""without motive and because they were bored."" ""He was just walking down the street,"" McMahon said of Chew. The courtroom was packed with teenagers and supporters of the six New London teens arrested Tuesday. All will be assigned public defenders. Relatives and friends declined to speak with reporters. ""I don't want to talk,"" said a man who identified himself as Singleton's father. ""This is about my son's life. I don't want to talk."" McMahon said that the sealed 10-page arrest warrant alleges that Elahi and Singleton were the only two who carried knives during the attack on Chew, who was walking home Oct. 29 from his job at 2Wives Brick Oven Pizza on Huntington Street. He sustained six stab wounds and two cuts to the face, McMahon said. The judge said the warrant details statements by witnesses and co-defendants who gave similar statements that Elahi and Singleton were the most culpable in the attack, which was allegedly started by Elahi. ""There's a lot of statements and they all say the same thing: He's the main player,"" McMahon said, speaking to Elahi and his attorney. comment of ""that's crazy"" from a woman in the room. Each defendant spoke with police to establish a timeline of the attack, and surveillance cameras show the group of six walking downtown both before and after the attack, McMahon said. Rabell told police the final words he heard Chew utter, he said. ""'What?' and 'Why?' That's all the victim was able to get out that night as he was brutally attacked by these teens,"" McMahon said. READER COMMENTS" "Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 includes a number of technologies to help administrators combat spam. Like any technology, there are times when you might need to troubleshoot these anti-spam measures, and in this new series for AllSpammedUp.com, we’re going to take a look at how to effectively diagnose and resolve issues that can come up with these technologies. The IP Allow List allows you to whitelist the IP addresses that should always be allowed to deliver email with no further filtering. You can add other servers in your enterprise, or your key partner or customer systems. CIDR notation is supported, and so is IPv6. The IP Allow List is more of a “get passed other spam filter solutions” solution than it is an anti-spam solution, but it is still a critical component of the protections you may enable on the Exchange Edge Transport server role, or the Hub Transport server role. It is also an IP address based list, not a domain name based list. This means that you must enter the specific host’s IP address in dotted decimal notation, or CIDR notation, or if you are already using IPv6, in IPv6 notation. You don’t enter fully qualified domain names in this; just ip.addrs. As such, you can run into problems with typographical errors, changing IP assignments, and NAT. All of these can result in a bypass entry not working the way you want it too. Internal ranges Unless you really have a good reason not to, you should probably enter your entire internal address space into the IP Allow List. If you are using RFC 1918 private addresses, you can safely enter the three CIDR networks since these addresses are not routed on the Internet, and no external connections will source from one of these ranges. Those ranges in CIDR notation are - 10.0.0.0/8 - 172.16.0.0/12 - 192.168.0.0/16 If you are using registered address space internally, enter all your internal network ranges. Customer Ranges There are many reasons why an organization might change the ip.addrs they use for sending email. Perhaps they move capacity to a new datacenter, or go with a new service provider. They might have to implement a disaster recovery scenario, or perhaps they choose to upgrade and the new servers are in a different datacenter. Since as an industry we always talk about how important it is to use DNS, you cannot count on your partners, vendors, and customers to give you advanced warning about changes in their IP address space. You can use the DIG or NSLOOKUP command to query DNS for the ip.addrs of a domain’s mail servers, and also to view their SPF records which should include the IP address space they might use for sending email. But you will probably also need to contact the admins of the other system directly if you cannot determine their addresses on your own. NAT Network Address Translation normally works at layer 3, and is used to extend network ranges or hide internal ranges from external ones. You may also run into NAT when you reverse proxy connections to the Internet through a product like Microsoft TMG Server 2010. Where I have seen this specifically cause problems is when to organizations establish a LAN to LAN VPN tunnel between them to route mail between Exchange organizations, but the use of NAT by one party’s network team to prevent having to make routing table entries is not something they informed the larger team about, and the source addresses on the IP Allow List did not match the source addresses in the IP header. Make sure that when you are working with VPN tunnels or reverse proxies you involve both the messaging and network teams when troubleshooting any issues, and have a good drawing on hand so everyone can understand what is happening on the network. Troubleshooting IP Allow Lists You can use the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) to query the configuration of the IP Allow List, and to make changes. Here are the basic commands you use. get-ipallowlistconfig The get-ipallowlistconfig command will dump the configuration of the IP Allow List. set-ipallowlistconfig The set-ipallowlistconfig command allows you to modify the settings for the IP Allow List. add-ipallowlistentry The add-ipallowlistentry command adds ip.addrs to the list. remove-ipallowlistentry The remove-ipallowlistentry command removes ip.addrs from the list. You can also use the DIG command or NSLOOKUP command to query DNS for relevant records. Here’s how to query for the MX and SPF records for example.com using DIG and a publicly accessible DNS server. dig @8.8.8.8 –t MX example.com [enter] dig @4.4.2.3 –t TXT example.com [enter] Compare the addresses on your IP Allow List to those returned by the DIG command to make sure things match up. You can download a Win32 port of DIG from With a better understanding of how IP Allow Lists work and the commands you can use to diagnose and configure them, you should be in a good position to quickly resolve any issues that might come up." "CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- The Television Critics Association began its winter press tour this week in which the various broadcast and cable networks talk about their upcoming plans to the nation's top critics and entertainment reporters. Here's a breakdown of the highlights of Showtime's presentation (via press release): SHOWTIME Picks Up 'HUFF' for 2004 the Series Stars Hank Azaria, Paget Brewster with Blythe Danner and Oliver Platt Series Also Stars Anton Yelchin and Andy Comeau Scott Winant Serves as Director A psychiatrist who lacks balance and clarity in his own life, while struggling to help others achieve these goals, will be the subject of HUFF, the newest SHOWTIME series for 2004, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, President of Entertainment for Showtime Networks Inc. The series, which consists of a one-hour pilot and 12 additional episodes, is slated to air on SHOWTIME in the summer of 2004. HUFF stars multiple Emmy(R) Award winning actor and noted voice artist Hank Azaria (""Tuesdays With Morrie,"" ""The Simpsons,"" ""The Birdcage"") as psychiatrist Craig Huffstodt. Azaria is joined by Paget Brewster (""Friends""), Anton Yelchin (""Taken,"" ""Hearts In Atlantis"") and Andy Comeau (""One Hour Photo,"" ""8 Heads In A Duffle Bag"") with Emmy(R) nominee and Tony(R) Award winner Blythe Danner (""Meet The Parents,"" ""The Prince of Tides,"" ""The X Files"") and Emmy(R) nominee Oliver Platt (""The West Wing,"" ""Pieces of April""). The one-hour pilot is produced for SHOWTIME by Sony Pictures Television and is written by the show's creator, Bob Lowry (""Any Day Now,"" ""Profiler""). Scott Winant, who directed the pilot for the hit SHOWTIME series DEAD LIKE ME, as well as episodes of ""Carnivale,"" ""The West Wing"" and ""My So Called Life,"" will serve as director of the HUFF season premiere and producer on the series. Mike Newell (""Mona Lisa Smile,"" ""Donnie Brasco,"" ""Four Weddings and a Funeral"" and ""Enchanted April""), Cameron Jones (""Traffic"") and Bob Lowry serve as executive producers. Azaria and Nancy Sanders serve as the show's producers. Danielle Gelber is the creative executive on behalf of Showtime Networks Inc. Dr. Craig Huffstodt, better known as ""Huff,"" is a successful psychiatrist who is thrown into turmoil after a 15-year-old patient, who had just ""come out"" to his parents, commits suicide in Huff's's lawyer and good friend Russell (PLATT) serves both as the voice of reality and provides comic relief with his one-liners and crass sense of humor. Huff's family consists of his son Byrd (YELCHIN, brother Teddy (COMEAU), his antagonistic mother Izzy (DANNER), who is critical and nosey, but means well, and his strong-willed wife Be adds to a successful slate of SHOWTIME series that includes proven hits such as QUEER AS FOLK returning for its fourth season, SOUL FOOD returning for its fifth and final season, THE CHRIS ISAAK SHOW returning for a third and final season, DEAD LIKE ME, PENN AND TELLER: BS! and FAMILY BUSINESS which were all renewed for a second season earlier this year and the debut series THE L WORD, which begins January 18. SHOWTIME Presents Britney Spears Live in Concert From the American Airlines Arena Miami, Florida Sunday, March 28 at 9 PM ET/PT Britney Spears Brings Her High Octane Show to Premium Television Multi-platinum superstar Britney Spears will turn up the heat on SHOWTIME Sunday, March 28th with a live, full-length concert at *9 PM ET/PT. The SHOWTIME concert event will take place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, just one of the stops on Britney's THE ONYX HOTEL TOUR 2004, which covers over 25 cities in the United States and Canada. Known for her elaborate productions, whether it's flying a barge, an over-sized music box, a water curtain or suspension from the arena ceiling, Spears and her high-octane team never cease to amaze. The television production will be nothing short of extravagant, with award-winning directors and producers on board and multiple cameras shooting the action in HDTV. ""We are committed to bringing the best special event programming to our subscribers. Collaborating with Britney on this unique event, and presenting her spectacular concert to a broad audience is an incredible opportunity for our network,"" said Bob Greenblatt, Showtime's President of Entertainment. ""In The Zone,"" Britney's 4th Jive Records release, shows her flexing her notably strong and mature songwriting muscles. She co-wrote 8 of the project's 13 sterling new compositions, collaborating with such heavy hitters as Red Zone (""Me Against The Music,"" ""The Hook Up""), The Matrix (""Shadow""), Moby (""Early Mornin'""), and Cathy Dennis (""Toxic,"" ""Showdown""). Also contributing hit worthy material to the album is R. Kelly (""Outrageous"") and Ying-Yang Twins on ""(I Got That) Boom Boom."" Britney Spears recently broke her own record by debuting #1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart with her 4th album In The Zone. Britney is the first female in Soundscan history to have four #1 albums in a row. The first single off the album, ""Me Against The Music,"" is also the #1 video on MTV's TRL. The video is also on Much Music, VH-1 and Fuse. According to Soundscan, ""In The Zone"" has sold 609,364 units in the first week alone. Britney holds the #1 (1.319 million for Oops! ... I Did It Again 5/09/00), #3 (745,744 for Britney (11/06/01) and #5 (current album) debuts on the Billboard Album 200 chart for any female artist in the history of Soundscan. SHOWTIME secured first caliber talent Hamish Hamilton to direct the show. Hamilton has built a reputation as one of the finest young directors of live music entertainment. He recently mesmerized audiences with his direction of the elaborate MTV Europe Awards from Scotland. The combination of Britney and Hamish should make for an explosive night of television unlike anything she's done before. SHOWTIME Original Pictures For All Ages Celebrates Black History Month With The Premiere of CROWN HEIGHTS on February 16, 2004 Based on a True Story, the Film Stars Mario Van Peebles and Howie Mandel In celebration of Black History Month, SHOWTIME is proud to present CROWN HEIGHTS, a SHOWTIME Original Picture for All Ages which stars Mario Van Peebles (""Ali,"" ""New Jack City,"" the SHOWTIME Original Picture 10,000 BLACK MEN NAMED GEORGE) and Howie Mandel (""St. Elsewhere,"" ""The Howie Mandel Show,"" ""The Tonight Show with Jay Leno""). Jeremy Blackman (""Magnolia"") is cast as Yudi Simon and DeQuan Henderson (""Disappearing Acts"") plays T.J. Moses. The film premieres on SHOWTIME, Monday, February 16 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT). CROWN HEIGHTS is produced and directed by Jeremy Kagan (""The Chosen,"" ""The West Wing,"" ""The Journey of Natty Gann"" and the SHOWTIME Original Pictures ROSWELL, COLOR OF JUSTICE and BOBBIE'S GIRL) from a story by Michael D'Antonio and a teleplay by Toni Ann Johnson (""The Courage to Love,"" ""Ruby Bridges""). CROWN HEIGHTS is a Jeremy Kagan production. This film is based on a true story and weaves together drama, music, documentary and interviews to explore the challenges of conflict resolution and overcoming prejudice in the wake of the Crown Height riots of '91. August, 1991, the dog days of summer have New Yorkers on edge. When a young black child is hit and killed by a car driven by a Hasidic man in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the tensions between neighboring Hasidic Jews and African- Americans break out into three days of rioting. One rabbinical student is murdered and many others are injured. Two community leaders, Dr. Lazerson (Howie Mandel) and Paul Richards (Mario Van Peebles), find that they must join forces and look for a way to bring together the youth from the opposing sides. Despite resistance and anger from parents in both communities, they are able to create a forum between Black and Hasidic teenagers. A dialogue is started, which leads to community projects and eventually the formation of Project Cure. Two kids become a target for their work: Yudi (Jeremy Blackman), whose father was attacked during the riots, and T.J. (DeQuan Henderson), a former gang member. What the boys surprisingly have in common is rap music and together they create a Hip-Hop band. But the pressures of family, politics, religion and friends threaten to undermine their friendship and the group's efforts to transcend bigotry and fear." "Guest post by Kristinn Taylor Different Presidents – A Different Corps The Washington Post released a lengthy article this weekend based on a survey of 819 veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq..” President Barack Obama’s approval rating from the general public is in the lower 40th percentile according to recent polls. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled for your setting to be saved." "Press release from Business Wire Office Depot Small Business Index Finds SMBs Are Motivated to Go Green to Save Money

Twenty Percent of SMBs are Greener than Last Year;

One-Third Looking to Go Greener in 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013 Office Depot Small Business Index Finds SMBs Are Motivated to Go Green to Save Money09:00 EDT Monday, April 22, 2013 BOCA RATON, Fla. (Business Wire) -- Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced the results of its latest Earth Day-focused Small Business Index indicating that small businesses (SMBs) are motivated to go green by concern for the environment (76 percent), saving money (49 percent) and employee encouragement and participation (20 percent). The survey of more than 1,000 small business owners found that more than one-third of those surveyed (36 percent) would pay a higher initial cost for greener office products if they would generate long-term savings. Eighty-four percent say they would purchase the “green” office product over the comparable regular office product if the two were equally priced. “As we celebrate Earth Day, many organizations believe that going green is cost prohibitive when, in fact, the opposite is often true,” said Yalmaz Siddiqui, Senior Director, Environmental Strategy, at Office Depot. “There are green products that offer immediate cost savings, such as remanufactured toner, and there are others that have relative price parity, like GREENGUARD certified furniture and ENERGY STAR laptops. In addition, products such as compact fluorescent light bulbs, power saving strips and rechargeable batteries all have a higher initial cost, but save companies money through lower operating costs.” In looking at the state of green business, approximately 20 percent of SMBs are greener than last year, while more than a third (34 percent) are looking to go greener this year. Green businesses are showcasing their sustainability through: - Recycling (72 percent) - Reducing waste (59 percent) - Buying energy efficient products (58 percent) - Buying recycled products (57 percent) To learn more about how small businesses can go green while saving green, click here. For additional information on Office Depot's green product assortment, please visit.:. 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Utilizing our global infrastructure, proprietary technology," "The latest holiday decorating trends Add to ... The Globe and Mail Published Last updated What festive look will you bring into your home this year? Rustic, mixed metals or rich colour? right way to carve a turkey Rock rendition of Drummer Boy goes viral Rock-throwing Santa headed for naughty list Toast the new year with this citrusy and refreshing cocktail" "Prince William’s girlfriend, Kate Middleton, may not be so common after all. She apparently has some royal blood in her, being a descendant of King Edward III and Queen Phillipa. According to a genealogist working for the Daily Express, Kate’s family tree can be traced back to Henry Percy, the third Earl of Northumberland. This, says the paper,.” I don’t think this will change her relationship with Prince William and the British royal family at all. But it must be nice to know she has royal ancestors. I wonder if she’s known it all along. Tags: Kate Middleton" "Historic Dual Portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry 5 years ago by Maricar Macalincag No Comments » Share a Tip A double portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry was unveiled today at the British National Portrait Gallery in London. This is the first ever portrait of the royal brothers by themselves, instead of in a group. The painting is … More »" " Dear heavenly Father, there is no other god like you—none so awe-fueling and praise-worthy, absolutely transcendent and imminently engaged, augustly mighty and overflowing with compassion. We praise you for the great works of your hands which are the overflow of the boundless joy of your heart. How can we keep from singing, as we ponder the magnificence of creation? You have made all things for your glory and for our joy. We praise you for the soul-centering sound of waves crashing on the shorelines of the world; the poly-chromatic splendor of every sunrise and sunset—painted on the living canvas of the horizon; the instinctive “Aahhh” we offer after savoring the first cup of coffee and the last bite of a favorite dessert. We praise you for the pan-emotive gift of music—the voice of our hearts. For grand symphonies, which take the chaos of random notes and create auditory beauty and harmonic cosmos; for the bluegrass smorgasbord of fiddle, flat-top guitar, dobro, mandolin and harmonica—calculated to get us on the dance floor of life; for the gut-wrenching, story-telling, angst-releasing expression of “the blues”; for the deep roots and improvisational wings of jazz—giving expression to our love for order and our delight in spontaneity. And, Father, how can we keep from shouting as we reflect on the wonders of our salvation? How appropriate that your Word reveals our redemption as unsearchable riches (Eph. 3:8) and a love beyond knowing (Eph. 3:18-19). Because of what you have done for us in Jesus, we are fully and eternally accepted in the Beloved. We cannot be more loved than we are today and we will never be loved less. The saints in heaven are more happy than we are, but they are not more secure. Every tear we shed will be redeemed and wiped away; even sin we have committed, or will commit, has already been forgiven and will never be remembered against us; every heartache, heartbreak and hiccup in life will be redeemed. Death has already died and eternal life has already begun; the evil one has already been defeated and all evil will be terminally eradicated; already your kingdom has come and, most assuredly, it will come in beatific fullness. Father, we want to kneel before you and dance before you, simultaneously! Is that possible? We want to shout to the Rock of our salvation, and shut up and be still in utter silence—so great is Jesus’ glory and grace. You have already made our hearts glad, but with only 2% of the joy we will experience forever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We love being loved by you, more than anything else we could hope or imagine. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ exalted and most glorious name." "Home/Members/Knowledge Bank/Complete Care Adviser 2020/21/Section C - Local Authority Funding SECTION C - LOCAL AUTHORITY FUNDING CHAPTER 13 - LOCAL AUTHORITY ASSESSMENTS The Care Act 2014 is a reformed the legal framework for health and social care it is supported by the Care and Support Regulations and Statutory Guidance and came into force throughout England from April 2015. The Coronavirus Act 2020 and Guidance may impact on care assessment and funding by a Local Authority or Clinical Commissioning Group as it intends to enable Local Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups to prioritise resources, and if necessary, change the way they work should they be unable to meet their statutory duties in full because of an increase in demand, or reduced staffing resources due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Care Act 2014 is included: Universal information and advice, (including financial) National assessment and eligibility criteria for care and support needs Universal Deferred Payment Agreements Additional rights for carers New rights for prisoners Funding Adult Social Care is subject to further reform based on 7 key principles. Some of the likely considerations for ASC charging review may be: A previously proposed ‘cap’ on care fees Taxation Further integration of Health and Social Care A charging ceiling and extended means test Property disregard changes Social Care insurance schemes and more extensive use of Deferred Payment Agreements. The Local Authority won’t charge for: Giving information or advice Assessing care and support needs Arranging community care services Occupational Therapy assessment Equipment and minor adaptations (up to £1000) After care services provided under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Any Non-Residential Services required by individuals suffering from Creutzfeldt Jacob Disease Re-ablement services (for up to 6 weeks) to help you stay independent Care needs and Carers assessment Local Authorities must undertake an assessment for any adult with an appearance of need for care and support, regardless of whether the local authority thinks they have eligible needs or of their financial situation. The purpose of an assessment is to identify the person’s needs and how these impact on their wellbeing, and the outcomes that the person wishes to achieve in their day-to-day life. A service and/or financial contribution provided by the Local Authority is subject to an assessment of need for social care. Whether that is for someone with care needs and/or for the person or people who are caring for them A care needs assessment is irrespective of how the care is paid for and done before a financial assessmen ‘Social Services’ isn’t just about arranging for a carer or a placement in a care home. Most people want to stay at home for as long as possible, both the NHS and Local Authority provide support services, some of which are free and vary from information and advice to an occupational therapist assessment which looks at how they could help with aids and adaptations to the home for example grab rails, ramps or even a walk-in shower. Services may include- hot meal provision or help with laundry, pendant alarms, and other assistive technology. PLEASE REQUEST A CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND/OR AN ASSESSMENT FOR A CARER. Care needs assessment During the assessment, local authorities must consider all the adult’s care and support needs, regardless of any support being provided by a carer. Where the adult has a carer, information on the care that they are providing can be captured during assessment, but it must not influence the eligibility decision. The local authority is not required to meet any needs which are being met by a carer who is willing and able to do so, but it should record where that is the case. The eligibility threshold for adults with care and support needs is set out in the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2014. The threshold is based on identifying how a person’s needs affect their ability to achieve relevant outcomes, and how this impacts on their wellbeing. While considering whether an adult with care and support needs has eligible needs, local authorities must consider whether: The adult’s needs arise from or are related to a physical or mental impairment or illness. Because of the adult’s needs the adult is unable to achieve two or more of the specified outcomes Because of being unable to achieve these outcomes there is, or there is likely to be, a significant impact on the adult’s wellbeing. How long will it take? There is no set time limit and urgent/crisis cases will be prioritised. Who does it? The assessment is not always done face to face, an initial contact assessment may be done over the phone or you may prefer to do a self-assessment questionnaire via the internet or send in a paper copy. What is important is that it is done in a proportionate way and that you can fully take part, if this is not the case and you do not have someone to help the Local Authority may arrange someone for you, known as an independent advocate. Who can be there? You can have anyone you wish present at a face to face assessment which is usually done by a one or occasionally two workers (not all members of a social care team are qualified social workers but they are all assessing a care need against the national criteria). The assessment and any other relevant information will be recorded and authorised, if you want a copy and don’t receive it automatically, ask for one as you have the right to change or dispute what, if anything, you don’t agree with. Remember if you have not been assessed with an eligible care need NO financial contribution may be made by the Local Authority towards the cost of care Charging Assessment In all cases, a local authority has the discretion to choose whether to charge following a person’s care needs assessment. Where it decides to charge, it must follow the Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) regulations and have regard to the statutory guidance. Only once assessed with an eligible care need will a financial assessment determine any client contribution. Personal Budget The care and support planning process will determine what type of care and accommodation will best suit the person’s needs. As part of that, the local authority must provide the person with a personal budget. The personal budget is defined as the cost to the local authority of meeting the person’s needs which the local authority chooses or is required to meet Remember it is an individual’s care need being assessed and so an individual’s ability to contribute towards the cost that will be financially assessed, any joint savings will be halved. The detail of how to charge is different depending on whether someone is receiving care in a care home, or their own home, or another setting. However, they share some common elements. Financial Assessment – common elements The following rules apply to financial assessment for both residential care and care at home; Residents with over £23,250 savings/capital will meet the full costs of their care and are considered able to pay for their own care in full - self funding. Residents with between £14,250 and £23,250 will contribute from their savings/capital as a tariff income of £1.00 for every £250 or part of, a contribution from income will also be assess. In addition, where a person receives benefits to meet their disability needs that do not meet the eligibility criteria for local authority care and support, the charging arrangements should ensure that they keep enough money to cover the cost of meeting these disability-related costs. Light Touch Financial assessments In some circumstances, a local authority may choose to treat a person as if a financial assessment had been carried out. The local authority must be satisfied based on evidence provided by the person that they can afford, and will continue to be able to afford, any charges due. This is known as a “light-touch” or increase a benefit entitlement then they may treat you as still owning or having it and the financial assessment will include the amount as notional income/capital. Notional Income/Capital If you are found to have intentionally deprived or decreased assets to reduce the amount that you are charged towards the cost of care it may be treated as a ‘notional’ amount. This may also apply to income. The Local Authority or benefit agency assess as if you still have it and add it to the actual capital or income that you have. If the notional capital comes to more than £23,250, the local authority may assess you as being able to meet the full cost of your care, even though your actual capital is less than the upper limit. Debt recovery The Care Act 2014 enables a local authority to make a claim to the County Court to recover a debt that may have accrued due to a local authority meeting a person’s eligible care and support needs. Local authorities should also bear in mind that they are bound by the public law principle of acting reasonably at all times and must act in accordance with human rights legislation, as well as the wellbeing principle set out in the Care Act. Given this, a local authority will wish to consider all other reasonable avenues before utilising the powers provided under the Act, including the offer of a deferred payment agreement, (wherever the person could be offered one), and can only make an application to the court should this be refused. Where the person has transferred an asset to a third party to avoid the charge, the third party is liable to pay the local authority the difference between what it would have charged and did charge the person receiving care. However, the third party is not liable to pay anything which exceeds the benefit they have received from the transfer. The local authority can use the County Court process to recover debts, but this should only be used after other avenues have been exhausted. There may be other options and implications to disposal of property. Seek legal and/or financial advice. Ordinary Residence Ordinary residence is the place the person has voluntarily adopted for a settled purpose, whether for a short or long duration and irrespective of whether they own, or have an interest in a property in another local authority area. There is no minimum period in which a person has to be living in a particular place for them to be considered ordinarily resident there. For adults with care and support needs, the local authority in which the adult is ordinarily resident will be responsible for meeting their eligible needs. For carers, however, the responsible local authority will be the one where the adult for whom they care is ordinarily resident. In leading case law; Shah V London Borough of Barnet (1983), Lord Scarman described ordinary residence as referring to: …a man’s abode in a particular place or country which he has adopted voluntarily and for settled purposes as part of the regular order of his life for the time being, whether of a short or long period Complaints and compliments You have the right to complain about any aspect of the local authority’s provision that you are unhappy with, including the assessment process. If having followed this procedure you are still not happy it can be taken to the Local Government Ombudsman. The Local Government Ombudsman, PO Box 4771, Coventry, CV4 0EH Advice Team: 0300 061 0614 You may want to contact your local councillor, MP, and/or the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which is the body responsible for regulating and maintaining standards in health and adult social care in England. In the same way, you may also compliment adult social care services or staff, a kind word makes a big difference and gives a lift to the whole team, if possible and appropriate please take the time to do this if you are happy with the services you have had arranged or receive through the Local Authority. An independent appeal process is under consultation and planned for April 2020. CHAPTER 14 - PERMANENT CARE Cost? The cost of care can vary from one part of the country to another, from one county to the next, within one area or even the same home. Often this is due to the variation in amount or type of care, individual needs or the size, type, aspect of a room but it may also be dependent on who is buying the bed - the Local Authority may pay less for a bed in a home than a privately funded resident. Beds may have a set cost or be negotiated one at a time with the cost depending greatly on area, demand, and availability. Beds The Local Authority must be able to provide for the care that they have assessed as eligible and they may do this in different ways. Some Councils own and run their own ‘care and/or nursing homes’, many have sold the larger bedded properties over the years, some may still own smaller ones although often these are for younger adults or those with specialist needs. Many Local Authorities buy blocks of bed with one or several providers, these usually have an agreed cost and may be referred to as ‘block beds’. The Local Authority may also have arrangements for managing emergency and safeguarding cases or ‘step down’ provision to help with hospital discharge. Councils may also be able to buy one bed at a time in a home and these may also be available to private residents. Local Authority contribution Each case should be assessed on a person’s care needs but for permanent care it is common for a maximum amount to apply for older adults because the need can often be met appropriately in a permanent placement. REMEMBER the Local Authority won’t pay anything towards a care cost has NOT been assessed as appropriate against the national criteria (or if the person would have met the eligibility criteria had they done so) – this is assessed against national criteria and this may not be the same as yours. This will also be necessary for an amount going towards core eligible care counted towards a lifetime cap on care from April 2020… Self- Funders Who is a ‘self-funder’? This isn’t always easy to assess as there are many income, savings, and capital disregards during the financial assessment. Property is not always considered and some discretionary decisions may affect a financial assessment. For someone with funds over £23,250 (remember to halve joint savings and bear in mind that this does not necessarily include your home depending on who is living in it) then you are considered able to pay for your own care. Depleting/reducing funds What if you have moved into a care or nursing home funding your own care and the money is runs out? People don’t move into a care home expecting to outlive our financial resources but we often underestimate our longevity and this happens to around 25% of people paying for their own care. It is worth considering requesting an assessment of care needs, and getting advice as ensuring appropriate, affordable care is chosen at the outset may avoid a need for a move in the future. Check eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare and consider an assessment from the Local Authority if you are moving into a care or nursing home, even if you think you will be funding this yourself as the Local Authority may be able to provide advice, assess, arrange, and/ or negotiate appropriate care, maximise benefit entitlement and provide access to financial and legal advice. How much will I have to pay? Client Contribution An assessed client contribution is charged from the date of admission into permanent care irrespective of whether someone owns a property or not. Remember it is an individual care need that has been assessed and so an individual’s ability to pay towards the cost. Any joint savings will be halved Savings over £23,250 the resident will pay for the whole cost of care. Request an assessment from the Local Authority and get advice especially if funds are likely to reduce. Savings between £23,250 and £14,250 will be given an ‘assumed or tariff’ income of £1 for every £250 or part of. There will be an assessed contribution from income. Savings under £14,250 you won’t pay a contribution from savings but there will be an assessment for a contribution form income for permanent care Most income (including state and private pensions, although 50% of a private pension can be given to a spouse) will be included in the assessed client contribution. There are also disregards of income, savings and capital which are detailed and can be found in the Care and Support Statutory Guidance. Personal Expenses Allowance Residents retain a Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) of £24.90 per week and will not be asked to put this towards the basic cost of care. The PEA may be increased if there are additional costs for a spouse remaining at home and although discretionary may be worth making a request if appropriate. Consider means tested benefit entitlement for a partner or spouse now living alone at home. For those who have agreed a Deferred Payment Agreement there is a disposable income allowance of up to £144 per week. Choice of accommodation; and The provider of the accommodation is willing to enter a contract with the local authority to provide the care at the rate identified in the person’s personal budget on the local authority’s terms and conditions. Third Party Top-ups – (NOT the resident) The Local Authority cannot ask someone to pay a ‘top-up’ towards the cost of accommodation because of market inadequacies or commissioning failures and must ensure there is a genuine choice within a personal budget. If no preference has been expressed and no suitable accommodation is available at the amount identified in a personal budget, the local authority must arrange care in a more expensive setting In such circumstances, the local authority must not ask for the payment of a ‘top-up’ fee. Only when a person has chosen a more expensive accommodation can a ‘top-up’ payment be sought. First Party/Self Top-ups The person whose needs are to be met by the accommodation may themselves choose to make a ‘top-up’ payment only in the following circumstances: Where a property is subject to a 12-week property disregard Where there is a deferred payment agreement in place with the local authority Where someone is receiving, accommodation provided under S117 for mental health aftercare Example If Grace moves into a residential home which costs £750 per week and the Local Authority can offer a choice of residential care which will meet the assessed need for £450 per week. Presuming that she is not self-funding this care and Grace has expressed a preference for more expensive accommodation the Local Authority does not have to pay the full £750 per week if they can meet this need within her personal budget and that they can offer her a choice of accommodation. If Grace chooses a bigger room, or a more expensive setting a sustainable top-up will be required to meet the shortfall, the difference between the personal budget and the actual cost of care, in this example the difference is £300. If Grace pays an assessed contribution of £200 (as an example), the Local Authority will add £250 to make it up to the cost of care that they can provide of £450 per week. (There are separate rules for property cases where residents may be able to make a ‘self-top up’) What if there is no ‘third party’ top up? Presuming continuing health care does not apply and there is no one able to make up this difference then Grace may have to consider the Local Authority placement or request that the Local Authority reconsiders its decision or contribution. It may also be possible that a deferred payment agreement to be made, depending on any security offered, savings available and assessed care need. Example Bernie has been assessed with a need for permanent residential care as he is no longer able to manage at home alone even with considerable care and support. Bernie is a widower with an income of £300 per week, made up from a state pension and an occupational pension. He has savings of £10’000 and does not own his sheltered housing flat. The Local Authority have found Bernie a bed in a local residential home that can meet his care need and he is happy to move there. A bed is available that is contracted by the Council at a cost of (as an example) £450 per week Bernie will be asked to contribute his income minus a Personal Allowance (£24.90) and a savings disregard (£5.75) What would happen if Bernie did not want to move to this home but to one of his choosing that is more expensive? Will the Local Authority pay the whole cost of care? NOT NECESSARILY! The Local Authority will make an assessed contribution to the home BUT will not necessarily pay the whole cost as Bernie has expressed a preference for more expensive accommodation, if the Council can offer him a choice that can meet the need for less. CHAPTER 15 - PROPERTY/DEFERRED PAYMENT AGREEMENTS Property disregards Annex B - Care and Support Statutory Guidance The value of the person’s main or only home must be disregarded: Where the person is receiving care in a setting that is not a care home; If the person’s stay in a care home is temporary and they: Intend to return to that property and that property is still available to them; or Are taking reasonable steps to dispose of the property to acquire another more suitable property to return to. Permanent stay Where the person no longer occupies the property but it is occupied in part or whole as their main or only home by any of the people listed below, the mandatory disregard only applies where the property has been continuously occupied since before the person went into a care home; The person’s partner, former partner, or civil partner, except where they are estranged; A lone parent who is the person’s estranged or divorced partner; A relative of the person or member of the person’s family who is: Aged 60 or over, or Is a child of the resident aged under 18, or Is incapacitated. A key aim of the charging framework is to prevent people being forced to sell their home at a time of crisis. 12-week property disregard If a person’s main or only home is not otherwise disregarded, a twelve-week property disregard may apply for someone whose non-housing assets are below £23’250 When they first enter a care home as a permanent resident; or When a property disregard other than the 12-week property disregard unexpectedly ends because the qualifying relative has died or moved into a care home. The property does not have to be for sale and the aim is to provide a ‘breathing space’ to ensure someone moving into permanent care has time to settle in and that all concerned are happy with the care provision before adding financial strings to their property. Discretion to disregard property Where the LA considers it reasonable to do so, they can disregard the value of premises not already disregarded for example when there is a sudden, unexpected change in a person’s financial circumstances. Local Authority’s will have to balance the use of this discretion with the need to ensure that residents with assets are not maintained at public expense. Deferred Payment Agreements (DPA) Deferred payment agreements have been around since 2001, but the Care Act highlights these agreements and provides a framework for wider implementation to prevent people from having to sell their home in their lifetime to meet the cost of their care. Regulations specify when a Local Authority MUST offer a DPA and times when they MAY offer a DPA. ‘Required to’ offer a Deferred Payment Agreement - Regulation 2 of the Principal Regulations sets out the circumstances in which a local authority must offer a deferred payment agreement Someone is eligible for and so must be offered a deferred payment agreement if they meet all three of the following criteria at the point of applying: Anyone whose needs are to be met by the provision of care in a care home. Anyone who has less than (or equal to) £23,250 in assets excluding the value of their home and Anyone whose home is not disregarded for the purposes of the charging assessment ‘Permitted to’ offer a Deferred Payment Agreement - Regulation 3 of the Principal Regulations sets out the circumstances in which a local authority is permitted to enter into a deferred payment agreement. Local authorities are also encouraged to offer the scheme more widely to anyone they feel would benefit who does not fully meet the criteria for example someone who has over the upper funding levels of £23’250. Supported Living accommodation They may also at their discretion enter deferred payment agreements with people whose care and support is provided in supported living accommodation (where the person intends to retain their former home and pay the associated care and accommodation rental costs from their deferred payment. The Care and Support (Deferred Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - From 5th Feb 2018 these Regulations amend the Care and Support (Deferred Payment) Regulations 2014 (“the Principal Regulations”) so that in the circumstances and subject to the conditions in the Principal Regulations, a LA is required, or permitted, to enter into a DPA with an adult who has finances above the financial limit (currently £23,250), if the authority considers that, it would have a duty to meet the adult’s needs under section 18 of the Care Act 2014 by the provision of accommodation. Deferred payment agreements (DPAs) are made between a local authority (LA) and an adult. Under the agreements the authority agrees to defer either the payment of charges due to it from the adult, or a loan made to an adult to pay, for the costs of meeting needs by the provision of accommodation in a care home or supported living accommodation Regulations 3 and 4 of these Regulations amend regulations 2(2) and 3(1) of the Principal Regulations so that a local authority may be required or permitted to enter into a deferred payment agreement in a case where a local authority is not meeting or going to meet the adult’s needs by the provision of accommodation in a care home, if the local authority considers that it would have been required to meet the adult’s needs under section 18 but for the fact that the adult’s financial resources exceed the financial limit. DPA’s and Top-ups At a minimum, when local authorities are required to offer a deferred payment agreement they must allow someone to defer their ‘core’ care costs. In principle, people should be able to defer their full care costs including any top-ups, but to ensure sustainability of the deferral, local authorities have discretion over the amount people are permitted to top-up. Local authorities should accept any top-up deemed to be reasonable given considerations of affordability, sustainability, and available equity. Right to Refuse A local authority may refuse to enter into a deferred payment agreement despite someone meeting the eligibility criteria: Where a local authority is unable to secure a first charge on the person’s property Where someone is seeking to pay a top up and/or Where a person does not agree to the terms and conditions of the agreement, for example a requirement to insure and maintain the property. Interest Rate % From April 1st, 2015 interest is chargeable from the start of the agreement. The interest charged is based on the Gilt rate plus 0.15%. 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When I’d gotten laid off in 2009, a suggestion at a lead’s group was to host a blog and interview people who I admired. This turned out to be awesome advice and it was how I ultimately got a job as a Site Editor at TechTarget and was able to network with a lot of my industry’s thought-leaders. Ultimately, I ended up with a successful consulting career and a wonderful network of mentors, friends, and colleagues in the world of Agile Leadership and Quality Assurance. Chapter 3 of Life Now, I’d like to do something similar in the field of Positive Psychology, particularly as I’m entering a new stage of life. I’m hesitant to call it “Retirement” or “The 60’s”.. Maybe “Chapter 3”? “Chapter 1” was childhood and college, “Chapter 2” was career and raising children. Now, in “Chapter 3,” I’m a 60-year-old empty-nester, grateful for the opportunity to discover and experiment with what it means to live life fully. I left my full-time contract at USAA in November, 2018, shortly after getting some bad news about degenerative back conditions. After a review of my finances and lifestyle, I came to the conclusion that, thanks to my ultra-frugal ways (and paying house-mates), I could afford to “retire.” (I wasn’t sure I really wanted to retire since I loved my job but.. I also wanted more time to travel, visit friends, and be as active as possible while I still felt healthy, energetic, and pain-free. I had an awesome 60-weeks-until-60 set of celebrations, full of traveling, adventure, and new experiences. My kids and family surprised and honored me on my 60th birthday, Feb.26, 2020, by gifting me with “Carpe Diem Day,” officially proclaimed in the National Archive of Days! Carpe Diem Connections – Season 1 – Interviews with Happiness and Connection Experts As the proud recipient of Carpe Diem Day, I promptly bought CarpeDiemDay.com and have experimented with social media and activities related to”seizing the day.” I also started a Carpe Diem Connections Facebook Group, Carpe Diem – Single Snowbirds Facebook Group– and, again, 12 weeks ago, the new podcast. During this past 12 weeks, I used the same strategy I’d used in 2009… I looked for guests who I admired and were living life fully. Most were coaches or somehow involved in the field of Positive Psychology. I’m very excited and grateful to those who I met and interviewed! It’s been enlightening to hear their thoughts on what it means to them to live life fully and foster deep meaningful connections, particularly in the midst of the pandemic. Carpe Diem Connections – Season 2 – The Joy Makeover Spinoffs On Tuesday (Election Day!) I flew back to Sarasota, Florida, for “Snowbird Season.” I’m so lucky to be staying, once again, with wise and witty Becky Burns! It seemed the perfect time to also start a new season on my podcast, hopefully, with continued learning and improving over Season 1. Becky has agreed to be my co-host as we talk about Finding Joy. I’ve become enamored with Ingrid Fetell Lee and her recent Joy Makeover workshop. She offers a workbook and a very interesting set of interviews, digging deeper with topics about things such as how our joy is affected with 11 different topics starting with time, money, and relationships. Becky and I are going to do our own deep dive into these topics and add a few more that are particularly relevant for the times or for us. For example, this week, we’ll talk about Joy and Politics since the election is causing so much anxiety for so many people. As I write this, the vote is still undecided. I find it interesting that the uncertainty is causing so much anxiety, both with Covid and the election.. Uncertainty and its affect on Joy might also be part of that first podcast of the season. Getting Feedback In order to learn and improve, we need feedback! One of the few things I don’t like about podcasting, is that it’s difficult to get feedback. We base results on how many people listen or subscribe, so, of course, it’s helpful to see those numbers go up. However, what I really want is listener comments and feedback!! I know that many of us listen to our podcasts when we’re out and about, so it’s not a very convenient medium for giving feedback. However, I would appreciate any feedback you’d like to send my way by email: yvette.francino@gmail.com, by using the “message” button from the podcast Website, or by commenting or IM’ing me on Facebook." 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The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Ryan, 2011 recipient of PDAC’s Prospector of the Year, as Technical Advisor to the Company.The Company is hosting a live discussion on Thursday, December 10th at 11 AM PST with Technical Advisor, Shawn Ryan, and Executive Chair Janet Lee-Sheriff. Please log in and join the live discussion as they outline the exciting development in Newfoundland and C2C Gold’s growing position in the region: view C2C’s growing property holdings and overall activity in Newfoundland please view: Ryan, Technical Advisor Shawn has over 20 years of experience prospecting gold across the Yukon and has been rapidly expanding his prospecting in Canada’s Newfoundland. A global leader in his field, his prospecting and specialization on advanced soil geochemical Yukon Prospector of the Year Award. Shawn continues to be an active participant with his technical teams, constantly improving efficiencies with his methodological exploration techniques.C2C Gold - Newfoundland Properties The company’s land package consists of three properties, Badger (1001 claims – 25,025 hectares), Millertown (908 claims – 22,700 hectares) and Barrens Lake (588 claims – 14,700 hectares). The new staking included the addition of claims to the Badger Lake project and the Barren Lake project. The expansion of these claim blocks covered adjacent prospective ground based with through-going regional-scale faulting and regionally anomalous gold in till geochemistry.The C2C Gold projects are located within the Central Gold Belt within a northeast trending structure zone bounded by the Red Indian Line (RIL) fault zone on the north and the Valentine Lake fault zone to the south. 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Mr Heeger questioned why it took an economic and financial crisis for this to happen? The success of these proposals lies, like all proposals, in their effective implementation and their acceptance in society. Klaus Heeger highlighted that this was a problem for the European Semester as a whole, “These processes are in risk of becoming unsellable to citizens and unsellable to civil society. Trade unions, CESI included, have a responsibility to translate processes such this to workers, to citizens, to voters, to enhance understanding and engagement in the EU.” Green MEP and member of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee, Jean Lambert (UK), agreed with this role but took the point further, “The language of the EU in general has to be more about the people.” CESI would like to thank the office of Thomas Mann MEP, as well as Caritas Europa, Solidar and Diakonie Deutschland, for their cooperation on this event." 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Jon Cartwright Link to journal article Electrochemistry of graphene: not such a beneficial electrode material?Dale A. C. Brownson, Lindsey J. Munro, Dimitrios K. Kampouris and Craig E. Banks,?RSC Adv., 2011, 1, 978DOI:10.1039/c1ra00393c" "The prospect of hanging art is sometimes considered a scary one. Many otherwise brave people live for years with bare walls rather than make ill-considered holes in them. How to conquer this fear? We recently asked professional art installers Dann Witczak and Natasha Spencer (Spencer-Witczak, 773-752-0477, theartofinstallation.com) to improve an arrangement of family photos and tell us how they did it. STEP ONE: Edit One of the most common mistakes people make, Witczak says, is to think, ""I have it, so it should be out."" Pare down. All of your art doesn’t need to be displayed all of the time. Put some pieces away and rotate them back in when you want a change. Feel free to mix different types of art-framed needlework, a watercolor, an etching-with photos, but ask yourself if doing so strengthens the arrangement. If the answer is no, Witczak says, eliminate the piece that ""jumps out."" STEP TWO: Assess Frames Are your pieces framed to best effect? You want the frame and the mat, if there is one, to draw the viewer’s eye into the artwork, not to distract from it. Frames of the same period as their photos (or reproductions that evoke it) generally work better than frames of an entirely different era and aesthetic. Check the backs of the frames, too. Are they stable? Replace questionable hardware. Sturdy picture-hanging wire attached to ""eyes"" on both sides of the frame’s back puts less strain on the frame than a saw-toothed hanger nailed to the top. Small acrylic bumpers (available in hardware stores) applied to the lower corners help keep pictures from going askew. STEP THREE: Choose Locations Set up more than one display area in your home-everything needn’t, and probably shouldn’t, share one wall. Try to avoid walls that receive significant amounts of direct sunlight. Create groupings that make sense visually. Children’s artwork may work better in a space of its own, where new pieces can easily replace older ones. Contemporary color photos may look more at ease with their own kind than mixed into an arrangement of vintage pieces with muted tones. Everything doesn’t need to be at eye level; you can, in some cases, hang art almost up to the ceiling. But if pieces are small or need to be seen close up to be appreciated, make sure they’re not too high or separated from the viewer by, say, a large piece of furniture. STEP FOUR: Plan a Layout Lay the pieces on the floor and photograph different arrangements with a digital camera, then go with your favorite. Witczak often starts with the center piece or pieces of the arrangement and then works outward. ""Typically, smaller pieces orbit the bigger ones,"" he says. ""You’re looking for balance."" Keep an eye out for clumps of sameness-you probably don’t want all the black frames on one side of the arrangement and all the silver ones on the other. Ditto for too many same-sized pieces in one area. Measure the overall arrangement top to bottom and side to side to make sure it will work in the space; write down those dimensions. Also write down the distance from the top boundary to the top of an anchor piece, likely one in the middle of the arrangement, as well as the distance from one side boundary to the midpoint of the top of that piece. In most layouts, the spaces between the frames need not be uniform, but they should be pleasing-neither too tight nor too gappy. While the pictures are still on the floor, note intervals (""two inches,"" for instance) on pieces of tape and stick them lightly to the frames on appropriate edges, to guide you later. STEP FIVE: Hang the Artwork Use blue (painter’s) masking tape to define the area of the wall you want to use, based on the measurements you made on the floor. Use a level to make sure the lines are straight. Mark the midpoint of the area with tape to help keep you oriented. Start with the anchor piece you chose in step four. Measure down from the top blue tape to where you want the top of the frame to be; put a piece of tape there. Measure in from the side tape to the mid-point of the anchor frame’s top (determined in step four); mark that point on the tape with a pencil. Measure the distance from the top of that frame to where the wire peaks in back when stretched taut. Mark the wall that same distance from the pencil mark, and nail in a hook. Brass hardware is best; two brands that Spencer and Witczak like are Floreat (available at Blick art-supply stores or dickblick.com) and Ook (Home Depot, Menard’s). Use a level to check your work. Use your digital photo and interval measurements from step four to hang the rest of the artwork. Photography: Tyllie Barbosa styling: May boury franca console: courtesy room & board berlin vase, acacia tray, wicker balls: courtesy Crate & Barrel" "First,. In her lakefront Highland Park neighborhood, where a quiet social liberalism mixes comfortably with the trappings of serious Republicanism, Abrams was half-jokingly referred to as an ""eco-terrorist"" for expressing concern about the possible effects of the pesticide treatment on her neighbor's lawn. In the early years of her activism, around the time of the 2000 election, Abrams was careful to keep her head down-""It was more of an individual thing,"" she says-and to avoid political debates. Still, she sometimes couldn't help herself. There were all those neighborhood SUVs to contend with, all those things she was privately teaching her children, then glossing over with a joke-""I'm sure your next car will be something more environmentally responsible,"" she would tell the Hummer owners. And, of course, there was that dinner for some of Medline's biggest customers, when she launched into a passionate defense of her political hero, Bill Clinton. With a rueful smile, she recalls the tension that hung over the room, as, slowly, like in one of those old E. F. Hutton commercials, all other conversations stopped, and she could hear only her own, slightly shrill voice. ""Not my proudest moment as a Medline spouse,"" she says now. The transition from being a corporate wife-whose environmentalism was expected to be just another charity-to being a powerful activist was far smoother and quicker than Abrams might have expected. In the space of two years, she went from quietly coaching her kids about environmental responsibility to holding positions of influence with nearly all of the major national environmental organizations. She has been a member of Environmental Defense's National Council since 2002 and sits on boards for the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Sierra Club. Her lobbying efforts have edged Congress closer to legislation that will limit greenhouse gas emissions. And, by setting up a meeting for Oppenheimer with Senator Barack Obama at just the right moment, she has had a major impact on the presidential candidate's environmental platform. Abrams insists she doesn't consider herself a political activist: ""I did not get involved with the environmental movement to promote a political agenda; on the contrary, I got involved with politics to promote a nonpartisan environmental agenda,"" she says. Nonetheless, her status as a political mover and shaker is undeniable-and it has allowed her to make Cool Globes happen. The project grew out of a commitment Abrams offered up while attending a 2006 conference held by the Clinton Global Initiative. Sponsored by the former president's nonprofit foundation, the New York City gathering brought together current and former heads of state, business leaders, academicians, and other bigwigs. The aim was to come up with programs in several key areas, including combating climate change. Each participant was asked to commit in writing to a personal action plan. Abrams, whose name appeared on the conference guest list between Jordan's King Abdullah and Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams, jokes that she was ""the token nobody."" But she took her commitment seriously and began sketching out the details for what would become Cool Globes. The premise is similar to that of the much-loved 1999 Cows on Parade exhibition: Various artists begin with the same object-in this case, a six-foot-tall white plaster globe-and then paint, decorate, and otherwise modify it to express an individual theme or style. Sponsors pair up with artists to cover the cost of production. Beginning June 1st, the globes-more than 100 of them-will be displayed for the summer along the lakefront, from the Museum Campus to Navy Pier. While the cows were meant to be cute and fun, though, these sculptures aspire to more: they've got a message. Each represents a solution or strategy for addressing global warming. High-profile creative types, including pop artist Jim Dine and architect Stanley Tigerman, worked with Abrams and her team of volunteers to come up with environmentally helpful themes or actions; for example, bike instead of driving. The artists, mostly Chicagoans, will then decide how best to portray those ideas on the sculptures. For the suggestion to people: ""Use your feet"" by walking instead of driving, Eric W. Stephenson will cover a globe in athletic shoes donated by professional sports teams. To promote wind energy, Lisa Fedich will insert pinwheels into a globe. Most of the messages promoted will be essentially nonconfrontational. Still, the globe that suggests voting as a means for addressing climate change doesn't explicitly say, ""Vote against conservative Republicans,"" but it doesn't really have to. In crafting a publicity campaign for Cool Globes, there was some concern that people might be put off by the environmentalist message of the project, which stands in contrast to the quirky charm of Cows on Parade. But at a moment when the Al Gore documentary An Inconvenient Truth, produced by Abrams's good friend Laurie David, has just won an Oscar, Rick Jasculca says, ""we believe that bridge has already been crossed."" Abrams and her team did temper some of the messages, however. ""Eat a vegan diet"" was a no-go (McDonald's is a major project sponsor). And Abrams personally worked on matching globes to sponsors to make sure that the more staid corporate entities would not be paired with the edgiest works of art. When approaching a potential sponsor, Abrams stressed that attaching itself to the project is a way to promote itself as ""green."" She says she was more successful pitching the project to marketing departments than to the corporate foundations that would usually give money to a public art project. Similarly, the city's involvement is more political than cultural. Rather than being run through the Mayor's Office of Special Events, as past displays have been, Cool Globes is attached to the City of Chicago Department of Environment. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist, will be the keynote speaker on June 2nd at the Field Museum to launch the exhibition (tickets for the event are available at coolglobes.com/gala). In September, after the globes are removed from their outdoor displays, each will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to fund afterschool environmental clubs in Chicago public schools. With an impressive list of corporate sponsors, including, very prominently, ComEd's parent company, Exelon, as well as BP, Toyota, McDonald's, and Pepsi, the project aims to strike a mostly nonpolitical and business-friendly tone, while educating the public about global warming. ""I'm sure I'll get criticism saying, you know, ‘How could you have BP as a sponsor?'"" Abrams says, but adds the oil company is making strides on finding alternative energy sources. ""I'm not suggesting everyone stop driving and stop flying."" Some matters of principle do stand in bedrock, however. ""If Exxon had come to me, I wouldn't take their sponsorship. They've been spending money to say that global warming doesn't exist."" Rahm Emanuel says Abrams has a gift for finding a way to blend practicality with principle, a key to her success in influencing powerful people. The congressman adds: She's someone who ""knows how to take yes for an answer."" Randy Mehrberg, the Exelon executive overseeing the company's sponsorship of the project, puts it another way: ""Often when people come with an agenda, they're burdened by their agenda."" Abrams, on the other hand, ""makes us feel good and is genuinely interested in our input."" Asked if he considered Abrams to be an environmentalist, Mehrberg demurred, saying, ""I think of her as a humanist."".""" "The coronavirus pandemic is a once-in-a-century event — literally. It’s been almost exactly 100 years since a different virus stopped the entire world. That would be the Spanish Influenza, which in 1918 killed 50 million people, including 8,500 Chicagoans. Obviously, the world of 2020 has numerous advantages over the world of 1918 in halting a viral outbreak. We have anti-viral medications. We have automation, which means fewer people have to venture outside their homes to perform vital physical labor. We have the internet, which allows many workers to complete their tasks remotely, including the staff of Chicago magazine. And we have electronic mass communications, which allows authorities to instantly issue orders and warnings to the public. Our world is easier to shut down. In 1918, the city waited until infections spiked — nearly a month after the first outbreak — to close most public gathering places. The first local cases were diagnosed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago. Even though all leaves were canceled for enlisted men, the flu hit Chicago two weeks later, possibly because visitors were still allowed on the base. At first, the authorities simply asked Chicagoans to be considerate and cover their mouths. On September 24th, a day when only one influenza diagnosis was recorded, “[p]lacards warning against danger of sneezing, coughing and spitting [were] placed in all street and elevated cars,” according to a timeline of preventive measures later published in the American Journal of Public Health by Chicago’s Health Commissioner, Dr. John Dill Robertson (second from left, below). By the beginning of October, hundreds of new influenza cases were reported every day. Robertson insisted on the disinfection of ‘L’ cars and streetcars every day, and on fining landlords who didn’t heat their buildings. The city didn’t close the schools, because children didn’t seem to be bearing the brunt of the outbreak. They figured it was better to keep the kids indoors, where they could be watched for symptoms, than allow them to run the streets. (In fact, children would end up dying of the flu at a higher rate than their parents.) Any student who coughed or sneezed was “sent home at once,” on Robertson’s orders. He also asked police to arrest anyone who coughed or sneezed on the street. Eventually, Robertson insisted that all influenza patients be quarantined. Still, the epidemic raged. By the middle of October, there were more than 2,000 diagnoses and 500 deaths a day from pneumonia and influenza. Only then was an Emergency Commission created to deal with the crisis. On the 12th, it ordered a halt to public dancing. “The commission determined the step was necessary because of the close contact between dancers, the exercise of the dance and the frequent chilling of the body that is to follow,” the Tribune reported. On the 15th, according to Robertson’s report, “theaters, skating rinks, moving picture shows, night schools and lodge halls closed.” Then, on the 18th, the day after the worst day of the outbreak, the commission ordered “[a]ll public gatherings not essential to the war, such as banquets, conventions, lectures, social affairs, athletic contests, of a public nature stopped. Music, cabarets and other entertainments stopped in restaurants and cafes. Crowding prohibited in poolrooms, saloons, etc.” Churches were allowed to continue holding services, because they were believed important to the public morale. The bars and restaurants weren’t closed, either. How could they be? Not everyone had an icebox to keep food fresh, or a kitchen in which to prepare it. The restrictions remained in place through early November, by which time the Spanish flu had raged through the population and receded. Robertson reported on the distribution of an “immune human serum,” but this is believed to have been ineffective. At the time, scientists had not yet discovered that influenza is caused by a virus. One ban that wasn’t lifted: smoking on public transportation. “Why should we go back to the old days, even when the present menace of influenza has disappeared?” Robertson asked. “Resume smoking on the cars and elevated and spitting and coughing recommences, spreading disease germs.” The modern response to the coronavirus has been far more thorough. In the early stages of this pandemic, with less than 100 cases reported in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker closed all schools, bars and restaurants — institutions that weren't shut down at any stage of the Spanish flu. Today, we’re better able to adjust our lives to social distancing — and we have an example of what happens when we don’t do it quickly enough." "Morton, who owned the erstwhile Mirador and Blue Room, plans to open Found (1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston, no phone yet) in October. Early reports surfaced a year and a half ago on the project, which she originally planned for Andersonville. In addition to her own experience, she comes from good restaurant stock—David Morton (DMK Burger Bar, Fish Bar, Ada Street) is her brother, and Arnie Morton (Morton’s) was her father. Dish: Why did you decide to call your new place Found? Amy Morton: Anything else felt like we were making up a name to make up a name. Found grew out of a lot of purposefulness. We find everything. We find ourselves. We find our food, the things we sit on, our friends. D: How does that translate to the restaurant? AM: One of the core elements of the whole place is that all the pieces we find for it are repurposed. We got an old white phone like the great black one at the Pump Room. It will look great on the host stand. D: What will the rest of the decor look like? AM:. D: Will the different spaces have different menus? AM: You can eat whatever you want where you want. If you want your full meal sitting on a fabulous settee in the lounge, you can. D: What will the food be like? AM: Super-local. I’m still trying to figure out these pieces. The French thing will be more the vibe than the cuisine. I want people to walk in and feel they are in a super-groovy Bohemian place. D: What else will distinguish Found? AM: It’s a restaurant with a mission. My personal mission is to make a difference. We are working with Connections for the Homeless and with Inspirations Café, making a massive commitment to hiring entry-level positions from that marginal community. On first Mondays, we will open at cost or just above for not-for-profits to use as a space for fundraisers, meetings, et cetera. We are creating more than a restaurant—a culture and how that extends to the community." "Following. Firstly, it is important to understand that wild birds, migratory or not, are a reservoir for viruses, parasites and bacteria. They will also contribute to significant losses in feed and increase environmental stress to your chickens and so the prevention of them from coming into contact with your flock or coop are paramount under even normal circumstances. As highlighted through the AIPZ which is now in place across the UK, the most obvious pathogen to spread via wild birds is Avian Influenza which is of both economic and welfare concern within the commercial poultry industry. During times of an outbreak, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and other government organisations can put legislation in place, such as an AIPZ, that applies to all bird keepers, as the threat of Avian Influenza can be high, and needs to be contained and controlled in order to limit its wider impact on the commercial poultry industry, and thus the food chain. In order to prevent the spread of diseases such as AI, it is recommended by the APHA to reduce contact between wild birds and poultry to limit the risk of cross contamination and the spread of pathogens. Best practice protocols for this would include netting certain areas of your range as well as avoiding feeding the chickens out on the range. You should always avoid feed spillage and keep water drinkers clean and out of reach of wild birds. Other precautionary measures which should now be followed by all poultry and bird keepers include: minimising the movement of both people and animals from in and out of bird enclosures, clean and disinfect footwear worn in and around your range/ coop and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy, reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas, and fencing off wet or boggy areas. For more information on the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, and to keep up to date with the latest updates regarding the current AI situation within the UK, please see the gov.uk website here. For additional advice on the best practice protocols, such as housing, cleaning and disinfecting as well as how to spot clinical signs of Avian Influenza, please see the useful guide here as published by Defra." "Database: 169760 (Feb 20, 2021) Quotation Tax Examples Standard-List AQ/T 3034-2010 Chinese Standard: 'AQ/T 3034-2010' Standard ID Contents [version] USD STEP2 [PDF] delivered in Standard Title (Description) Status Related Standard AQ/T 3034-2010 150 Add to Cart 0--10 minutes. Auto immediate delivery. 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BASIC DATA Standard ID AQ/T 3034-2010 (AQ/T3034-2010) Description (Translated English) Guidelines for process safety management of chemical corporations Sector / Industry Industrial Safety Standard (Recommended) Classification of Chinese Standard E09 Classification of International Standard 13.100 Word Count Estimation 40,437 Date of Issue 2010-09-06 Date of Implementation 2011-05-01 Quoted Standard GB/T 24001-2004; GB/T 28001-2001; AQ/T 3012-2008 Drafting Organization China Business Council for Sustainable Development Administrative Organization National Safety Standards Technical Committee Technical Committee Chemical Safety Regulation (derived from) National Security State Administration of Work Safety Notice 2010 No. 25; industry standard filing Notice 2010 No. 10 (No. 130 overall) Summary This standard specifies the petrochemical enterprise elements of process safety management and requirements, and gives examples of the application process safety management. This standard applies to oil and chemical companies process safety management. AQ/T 3034-2010 AQ INDUSTRY STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ICS 13.100 E 09 Record No.. 29850-2010 Guidelines for Process Safety Management of Chemical Corporations 化工企业工艺安全管理实施导则 ISSUED ON. SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 IMPLEMENTED ON. MAY 1, 2011 Issued by. State Administration of Work Safety of the People’s Republic of China How to BUY & immediately GET a full-copy of this standard? 2. Search --> Add to Cart --> Checkout (3-steps); 3. No action is required - Full-copy of this standard will be automatically & immediately delivered to your EMAIL address in 0~60 minutes. Table of Contents Foreword ... 3 Introduction ... 4 1 Scope ... 5 2 Normative References... 5 3 Terms and Definitions ... 5 4 Management Element ... 6 4.1 Process Safety Information ... 6 4.2 Process Hazard Analysis ... 8 4.3 Operating Specifications ... 9 4.4 Training ... 10 4.5 Contractor Management ... 11 4.6 Safety Review Before Pilot Production ... 12 4.7 Mechanical Integrity ... 13 4.8 Operation License ... 14 4.9 Change Management ... 14 4.10 Emergency Management ... 15 4.11 Process Accident/Event Management ... 17 4.12 Conformity Assessment ... 19 Appendix A ... 21 Foreword Appendix A of this Standard is informative. This Standard was proposed by the State Administration of Work Safety. This Standard shall be under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee 3 on Chemicals of the National Technical Committee 288 on Safety Production of Standardization Administration of China (TC 288/SC 3). Drafting organizations of this Standard. China Business Council for Sustainable Development, SINOPEC Research Institute of Safety Engineering (Qingdao), and Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited. Chief drafting staffs of this Standard. Zhai Qi, Zhang Haifeng, Jin Tao, Yang Xiaoping, Zhao Yaoli, and Ji Qing. This Standard is issued for the first-time. Introduction Petrochemical industry is a high risk industry; all countries, corporations, international or geographical organizations are actively summarizing and searching the safety modes and methods for corporation management. In recent years, as the increasing of foreign sole-venture and joint-venture projects, the management modes and practices of international corporations with outstanding achievements in safety and environmental protection had been known, used for reference, and introduced gradually by domestic corporations, which build-up good management experiences and a set of effective management mode in the process of production and operation. On the basis of reference from safety management mode and management method of technological process in the production process of foreign petrochemical corporations, and in conjunction with the actual conditions in China, this guidelines for process safety management of chemical corporations was formed with a view to provide thoughts and frames for the essential safety management of chemical corporations. This Standard was prepared on the basis of successful practices of corporations and with high workability. For the convenience of corporation's application, ""Application Examples for Guidelines for Process Safety Management of Chemical Corporations"" is served as informative appendix of this Standard, and favorable to use for reference of corporations in practice. This Standard is the standard in conjunction with AQ/T 3012-2008 ""Guideline of Safety Management System Implementation for Petrochemical Corporation"". Corporations may use this Standard to strengthen the process safety management of management system and enhancement of overall safety performance. Guidelines for Process Safety Management of Chemical Corporations 1 Scope This Standard specifies the elements and requirements for process safety management of petrochemical corporations. It gives application examples of process safety management. This Standard is applicable to the process safety management of petrochemical corporations. 2 Normative References The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments or revisions of these publications do not apply. However, parties when enter in agreements based on this Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. GB/T 24001-2004 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use GB/T 28001-2001 Occupational health and safety management system — Specification AQ/T 3012-2008 Guideline of safety management system implementation for petrochemical corporation 3 Terms and Definitions For the purpose of this document, terms and definitions given in GB/T 24001-2004, GB/T 28001-2001, AQ/T 3012-2008, and the followings apply. 3.1 Element Critical factors of process safety management. 3.2 Process b) Chemical principle information of the process; c) Maximum design storage content of materials; d) Safety operating range (temperature, pressure, flow rate, liquid level or liquid level component, etc.); e) Any deviation from the evaluation result of normal operating conditions, include influence on the safety and health of personnel. Note. Aforesaid process and technology information are usually contained in technical manuals, operation specifications, operating methods, training materials or other similar documents. 4.1.3 Process equipment information Process equipment information shall at least include. a) Material; b) Process instrument diagram (PID); c) Zoning plan of electric equipment hazard ratings; d) Pressure relief system design and design basis; e) Design drawing of ventilation system; f) Design standard or specification; g) Material and energy balance sheets; h) Measurement control system; i) Safety system (for example. interlock, monitoring or inhibition system). 4.1.4 Process safety information management Process safety information are usually contained in technical manuals, operation specifications, training materials or other process documents. Process safety information document shall be incorporated in and managed by corporation's file control system; the latest edition shall be maintained. Corporations may obtain the required process safety information through the following approaches. a) Obtain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer or supplier; b) Obtain basic process technology information from the supplier of project process and technology package or the general contractor of project; a) Operation steps in each operational phase, such as initial starting, normal operation, temporary operation, emergency operation, normal stop, emergency stop, etc.; b) Control range of normal operating conditions, consequences of deviation from normal operating conditions, and the steps to prevent deviation from normal operating conditions; c) Relevant matters of safety, health and environment, for example, characteristics and hazards of dangerous chemicals, required measures to prevent exposure, treatment...... Related standard: AQ/T 3033-2010 AQ/T 2066-2018 Related PDF sample: AQ/T 3012-2008" "MARK 11 1 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, It is SATURDAY 10th Abib, and the crowds are gathering in Jerusalem for the time of Passover. There is a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, as the Lord Yahshua approached for the last time. For a moment the people responded, realising to some extent the significance of this prophet of Nazareth, until the leaders of the ecclesia turned them against him. ** 2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. The ass was a very common animal, a beast of burden and humility and peaceful activity, in sharp contrast to the horse, a symbol of pride, rulership and war. Israel were forbidden to multiply horses, and in harmony with this we find in their early history their judges riding upon asses. Later their kings, in earthly splendour, turned to horses. The ass was one ""on which never man had sat."" Two points are emphasized in this, uniqueness and separation. Jesus, we remember, was laid in a tomb ""where never man had laid."" In his life and death, he broke new ground - opening a ""new and living way"" which never man before had trod. But there is another aspect. In the Law, the red heifer which was sacrificed and burnt to provide the ashes of separation that were used to cleanse anyone unclean, must be one which had never borne a yoke - never been used for any other purpose. Its whole life and existence must be entirely devoted to the one cause. No man can satisfactorily serve two masters. If he tries, he will fail in both. ""No man that is called to be a soldier entangleth himself in the affairs of this life."" (What an unsuspected depth of meaning there is in that word ""entangleth!"") * The colt had never been sat upon previously, and might have been expected, therefore, to be rough-coated, even unkempt. But the action of the Lord was significant in accordance with the typical presentation of the Law, for Exo. 34:20 declares: ""the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb."" ** 4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. What is the reason for putting that in? Perhaps it is to give us a sense of sign and symbolism in these events. We remember that the events of this day were the climax and turning-point of Christ's mission to Israel. All that went before was building up to this. This day he was to be presented to them as the divinely-sent King and Saviour, and they were to joyfully accept him as such. But, within a week, what a change was to occur, and with what long and bitter consequences for Israel! Surely Israel stood, this day, ""by a door - ('I am the Door') - in a place where two ways met."" One way was ""Hosanna to the Son of David"" - the other was: ""Crucify him!"" * 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. In this coronal procession, as the King came to his royal city, the furnishings of his mount were not the usual jewelled and gorgeous equipage of royalty, but the common clothes of his humble followers. The natural mind will say: ""What a haphazard makeshift for such an important occasion! How much better it would have been to have planned it properly and have gotten suitable equipment! How much more orderly and impressive it would have been!"" We need only think back to the splendours of Solomon's court - the wonder of his age - to see the contrast with this one who came claiming to be his greater and more majestic son. But there is far more depth and significance and beauty in this scene, and in the use of the common work-clothes of his followers, than in all the empty trappings of Solomon's external splendour. * 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. Branches were 'strawed in the way', an episode also recorded in Mat. 21:8 and John 12:13, and in each case the word for 'branches' is different. Matthew uses the Gk. 'klados' = a young tender shoot, broken off for grafting; Mark has the Gk. 'stibas' (stee-bas') or 'stoibas' (stoy-bas'); from a primary word 'steibo' (to ""step"" or ""stamp"") = a spread (as if tramped flat) of loose materials for a couch; i.e., (by implication) a bough of a tree so employed. John uses the Gk. 'baion' = a palm branch. This is significant, and for vv. 9-10 see Psa. 118:24-26, one of the Passover Songs. **. Here we see enacted a symbol of Christ's later approach from the east to the Holy City with the 144,000, bearing the palms of victory in their hands and singing the Song of Moses and the Lamb. And so this ever-increasing procession advanced toward the Holy City, just as eventide was approaching. The road led over the southern slope of the Mount of Olives, which up to this point in the journey obscured the view of the city. But Luke says that as they came to the descent of the Mount of Olives - that is, as they reached the crest of the road and the city came into view - there was a spontaneous burst of song- ""The whole multitude began to rejoice and to praise God with a loud voice"" (19:37). * 12 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: Bethphage and Bethany (v1) Bethphage (meaning 'House of Unripe Figs,' and representing Israel and Bethany (meaning 'House of Dates,' representing the Gentiles). ** 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. Here was his final survey - his final evaluation. And how sadly short it fell of what might, and should, have been! - -nothing but outward pretence and show. Fig leaves. Ever since the Garden of Eden they have been a symbol of a vain attempt to conceal barrenness and nakedness. The fig was a slowly-maturing tree, requiring several years of patient, hopeful labour. When matured, it was very prolific, bearing two crops a year. Hence it became a symbol of well-established plenty and prosperity, long waited for. In the Kingdom age, every man will sit under his own vine and fig tree. So Jesus, by the power of the Spirit, saw Nathanael - the ""Israelite indeed in whom there was no guile""- sitting under his fig tree. In connection with a former destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah in vision saw Israel as figs-good and evil. The fig tree was remarkable in that the fruit began at the same time as the leaves, unless the tree were barren. The statement ""For the time of figs was not yet"" seems a little out of harmony with the picture, but the simplest meaning seems to be that the ripe-fruit time, the picking time, was not yet, so there should be fruit. A comparison of the wording of similar passages supports this. We note, ""He was hungry."" He needed the fruit, just as we have seen in the case of the ass - ""The Lord hath need of him""-The fig tree had the honored opportunity of ministering to his needs, and it failed. He was hungry, and it gave him no meat. In the parable of the fig tree, in Luke 13, the householder says: ""These three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none."" We wonder whether God has come to inspect our accounts, and has said: ""No fruit yet - just leaves."" And how much longer before the edict is pronounced: ""Cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?"" It is notable that this was Christ's only miracle of cursing, and it was upon a tree. The only other miracle in any way comparable is the destruction of the swine in connection with the healing of the demoniac. There it was animals. To round out the picture, it was fitting and necessary that his judicial, as well as healing power be manifested, but only in a symbolic way, on animals and trees, for his mission at that time was to save men's lives, not to destroy them. * 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. The Temple was both the proudest and the most sacred spot in the nation - the center of the glory, dignity and responsibility of the ruling priesthood. ""Make not my Father's house a house of merchandise"" (Jn. 2:16). What was wrong with selling sacrificial animals and providing the necessary money-changing facilities? These were not only not wrong - they were essential. But the trouble was that these necessary things kept growing and closing in until they obscured, and then overshadowed, and finally smothered the spiritual. ""It is written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer"" (Matt. 21:13). That was the great and central divine purpose in the Temple and in the Jewish nation - a nation of priests to manifest His Holy Name to the Gentiles - but it had become hopelessly bogged down in merely natural, fleshly things. This is one of the biggest things we have to fight today - to keep the perfectly legitimate natural from swamping the spiritual. The Gospel of God is the most wonderful and most holy thing among men - it is the power of eternal perfection and redemption - but the great problem is to keep it held up high and clean and separate from natural things. We have no illusion about this hall being the House of God, but inasmuch as it is devoted to the service of God and proclamation of His eternal, saving Truth, we are under responsibility to keep it clear from all that is merely natural or social. Paul emphasized the same lesson and the same ever present danger when he wrote to the Corinthians: ""What, have ye not houses to eat and to drink in?"" The spiritual - never too strong in this dispensation of weakness - was, as ever, being crowded and suffocated by the robust companionship and pleasure of the flesh. * 21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. A human majesty would not be considered too strongly asserted which ordered the filling up of a well that failed to supply water at a moment of need. Why, then, should there be any difficulty about the Prince of the Kings of the earth? His life was a teaching life, in word and deed, toward his disciples and toward the populace according to occasion, and the great object of all his teaching was to convince the hearers that God was working and speaking by him. No fairly disposed mind realising this, could make any difficulty with the fig tree. But in addition to these obvious reflections, there is the use that Jesus made of the incident, which of itself is all-sufficient to explain it. Nazareth Revisited Ch. No obstacle can stand before the power of Faith. Now abideth these three - Faith, Hope and Love. Faith is the first, the foundation, the root, blossoming into Hope, and bringing forth the fruit of Love. What is Faith? Both Paul and James made it clear that Faith is the power and driving force that makes men act contrary to nature and in defiance of human wisdom. Faith does not consist of a passive acceptance of certain doctrines - it is an active, living way of life. Faith, says Paul, is the power that made Noah give his life to building the ark; that made Abraham leave everything behind and wander as an alien for one hundred years; that made Moses turn his back on the luxuries of Egypt and throw in his lot with a rabble in a wilderness because they were - in their destiny and their potentialities - the people of God. ""Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God"" (Rom. 10:17). Faith is not ignorant superstition, or surface emotion. Faith is deep rooted in knowledge, though there are many shallow imitations that only time and testing can reveal. Jesus here tells his disciples that prayer without Faith is useless. There is no use praying unless our way of life gives evidence that we believe God not only can, but WILL, take full care of those who seek Him. ""He that cometh to God must believe that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him"" (Heb.11:6). There is no use professing faith while at the same time giving evidence in our lives that we have more confidence in the protective power of worldly goods, or worldly organizations, or worldly companies whose guarantees of protection we buy. * 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. We have before had occasion to remark on the connection of faith with the performance of miracle. Faith is powerless in the absence of the power to do the works; and the power to do the works is not sufficient in the absence of the faith. Here is doubtless the key to a difficulty which has shaken some -- the difficulty, namely, caused by the total absence in our day of any such experience as Jesus describes in his words on this occasion. Neither mountains nor pins move at the intercession of prayer, nor does faith do anything beyond the power of nature. People are apt to inquire -- Why is this? and in the absence of reasonable answer, they sink into a feeling, perhaps unconfessed, that there is something radically wrong in the representations of the original matter. The glory of Christ and the hope of salvation become dimmed in their minds through the absence of a right interpretation. Prayer and faith have no reference to miracle in an age when miracle is by plan suspended. But prayer and faith are not therefore unavailing. They operate in another line of things; that is all. They have power to affect that form of divine operation which we understand by the ways of Providence. God will choose our steps for us if we commit our way to Him, though He will not show His hand in the way peculiar to the apostolic ""ministration of the Spirit."" The lesson of the fig tree remains good in all circumstances: ""Have faith in God."" Nazareth Revisited Ch 48 25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. There is a form of forgiveness - cold, patronising and self-righteous - that is worse than no forgiveness at all. True forgiveness, as Jesus makes clear, is that kind we ourselves hope to get from God. It is not a matter of writing off the offence, and letting the barrier remain-unless we are quite content to be so treated by God. There is a proud and evil human saying, ""I forgive, but I do not forget"" - a selfish attitude that seeks the personal gratification of granting forgiveness without assuming any of its humility or burden. Here again - would that type of forgiveness from God satisfy us, when we ask Him to blot out our failures from His memory? Jesus is always slipping a few words that upset our carefully - framed picture, and make it so hard for the flesh. Speaking of the fate of the unmerciful debtor, he says - ""So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother"" (Matt. 18:35). ""From your hearts"" - there is the key. We must get resentment and irritation clean out of our hearts, or they will poison us and bring us down to? It was the question of the temptation in the wilderness, the constant accusation of the elders, and the question by which the Master would later be condemned. In his answer, the Master points to his own baptism by John as the reason: a baptism that represented his crucifixion, and by which the diabolos (sin in the flesh) might be destroyed. No wonder they would not respond to the question, although shortly after, they were the means by which the ""sign of the prophet Jonah"" was fulfilled in the sacrifice which took away sin. - GEM, Logos. ** 33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. The point and relevantly of his answer lay in the fact that John proclaimed himself as being sent for the very purpose of testifying to, and preparing the way for, Christ. John publicly and dramatically, as the climax of his mission, identified Christ as the Messiah. Jesus simply reminded his questioners that he and John stood or fell together, and that they could answer their own question by telling where John got his authority. Here the divine wisdom and mercy is shown in sending John to lay the foundation for the work of Christ. John was in line with what the people would naturally expect of a prophet. He was wholly and harmoniously within the established framework of the Mosiac system. But his work was to teach them to expect and be prepared for a change. So it is with the unfolding of the divine purpose. It is precept upon precept, line upon line, each built upon that which preceded. The rulers rejected Christ because they rejected John. But the people accepted John and still rejected Christ. How could that be? In the same way they accepted Moses and rejected Christ. Jesus told them, ""He (John) was a burning and a shining light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light"" (Jn. 5:35). ""For a season."" But there was no permanent effect - no depth of earth - no true comprehension of the purpose - above all, no fundamental change of life, for John's basic mission was to bring about a national purification and renewal of heart. His warning was: ""The axe is laid to the root of the tree"" (Lk. 3:9) - the barren Israel fig tree. Therefore he exhorts with imperative urgency - ""Bring forth fruits-fruits meet for repentance"" (3:8). But no fruit came - only more leaves - a prolific and showy display of the fig leaves of piety and religious pretence. But no fruit - none of the essential inward fruits of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness - so the Roman axe descended, and the Israel fig tree fell, and lay downtrodden and prostrate for eighteen long and terrible centuries. But now, in the great cycles of God's purpose, the fig tree is again putting forth leaves, and soon the King will come again from the east to seek the fruit, and to present himself to the royal city. ** Bro Growcott - He Found Nothing But Leaves" "£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park The organiser of a church gathering in a Nottingham pub's car park has been handed a £10,000 fine by. ""Over the last week in particular, we have absolutely clarified that these events are not allowed, and we have since made it explicity. ""We do recognise that the majority of the local public are adhering to the current restrictions that are in place and we thank those people that are doing so for their patience during what is a difficult time for everyone."" OrganiserChe organisations, but also covers ""premises when being used for religious gatherings, even when their primary purpose is not for religious gatherings, such as a community centre"". ""These premises will only be able to be used where they are permitted to be open and additional guidance may be applicable,"" the guidance reads." "0 Camden | Arkansas | 71701 | Fellowship of Christian Assemblies NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is located at 2780 CASH ROAD SOUTHWEST. Fellowship of Christian Assemblies Church is a fellowship of autonomous, evangelical churches with historical roots within the Pentecostal movement. The Fellowship of Christian Assemblies view themselves as called of God to share in mutual Christian care and practical cooperation in carrying out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Fellowship of Christian Assemblies Churches believe that the New Testament Scriptures illustrate basic principles of church life and practice, including the autonomy of the local congregation.If you are looking for a Fellowship of Christian Assemblies church near you, please browse our church directory." "CIB’s Jayne Creswell gets to the nub of customer loyalty… When asked for reasons why clients are loyal, more advisers describe their level of service as the number one reason, as opposed to other possible factors such as market performance or even price. But is this really the case in a tough economic environment? What is the real story? What makes clients loyal? After speaking with a large number of brokers I came to the conclusion that service levels are definitely a huge contributing factor when it comes to client loyalty. The true test of this statement comes at claim stage. It’s at this point when clients appraise brokers not just on the actual processing of the claim, but also whether the policy was structured correctly from the start on a particular risk. The outcome of the claim brings that to light. That being said, transparency is also of the utmost importance. It’s important for brokers to be upfront from the very beginning regarding what is and isn’t covered, how a potential claim will be handled, etc. Clients just need to know what to anticipate from the start so that their expectations are realistic. Clients often aren’t aware of the negotiations that go on behind the scenes between broker and insurer. Let them know when you have negotiated better terms to the “norm”. Communicating this with them will show the value you are adding as a broker to them. Availability is also key. Clients want to be able to speak to their actual broker when they need them; that’s where the relationship lies, not with office personnel whom they have never met. Another contributing factor is time. The longer you have a client on your books and the more you engage with them, the better your understanding will be of their business and their needs. Over time, brokers come to understand the businesses they insure inside and out, and that experience gained becomes priceless. After years of dealing with a particular broker, it’s hard for clients to let go. They will be more reluctant to start afresh with someone else who doesn’t know their business and all its processes. At the end of the day it’s service levels and relationships that keep clients loyal." "Data-driven Technologies AI and IoT for a Better Future FREMONT, CA: This is an era of transformation and Internet of things (IoT) is fostering the forthcoming revolution in mobile apps. How companies used to provide mobile app developing services is evolving. IoT has helped way too many organizations to deliver extraordinary customer experience by implementing technological augmentations to existing mobile apps. Experts have prognosticated that IoT is about to become a significant player in the market apps are going to play a notable role in connected devices. Increase in Interoperability There was a lack of transparency about which protocols and standards should be practiced to design IoT systems as there were too several of them. Protocol standardization has helped mobile app development services to build IoT enabled mobile apps faster. Experts are now working to figure out how to create an IoT system which is compatible with both current and future standards. App Security will Increase IoT has always been hacker-prone because of standards and protocols of confusion. As standardization is over, organizations are changing their attention to enhance the security of IoT mobile apps. Data-driven Mobile App Development Data is at the heart of IoT. Connected devices produce a lot of data. The requirement of creating an app will tend to increase as mobile enterprise apps get better. The concept of data-driven mobile app development will prevail. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT Data-driven technologies AI and IoT have become a thriving technology that spins around the lives of millions of people around the world. Both these technologies are practiced on collecting and analyzing data. Bringing AI and IoT together will make the process of automation more effective. Deliver Personalized User Experience The data that is collected by using IoT networks can be used to deliver personalized experiences to users of a particular mobile app. These apps can learn by themselves as machine learning, and IoT helps us to create smart apps. The app will get more personalized the more it is used. To bring revolutionary changes in current mobile app development trends, IoT plays a very vital role. Immense possibilities will open up for every person related to this field. IoT is going to drive the future of all industries, businesses, and individuals." "Infographic: Wastewater in California’s Oil Fields The oil industry’s relationship to water is governed by a surprising ratio. The main product, by volume, from California’s oil fields is not oil — it’s water. For every barrel of oil that is pumped from the ground, 15 barrels of water, on average, come to the surface. (A barrel is 42 gallons.) Called “produced water,” the chemical- and salt-laced liquid waste is found in the same deep geologic zones that contain oil and natural gas. When wells are drilled to the depth of the hydrocarbon reserves, a torrent of produced water — typically millions of gallons — rushes up the borehole to the surface. California’s oil industry generated 3.3 billion barrels (140 billion gallons) of produced water in 2014. Where does it go? The infographic below shows how oil companies dispose of this wastewater. For every barrel of oil pumped in California, roughly 15 barrels of water flow out of the well. Graphic © Kaye LaFond/Circle of Blue. Click image to enlarge. This graphic was made to accompany the article Amid California Drought, Oil Industry Wastewater Attracts New Scrutiny by Circle of Blue reporter Brett Walton. Contact Brett Walton or by @waltonwater on Twitter. is both a scientist and a journalist, she holds an MS in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and she brings proficiency in ESRI’s ArcGIS mapping software. Leave a ReplyWant to join the discussion? Feel free to contribute!" "Visiting Our Past: Happy Buncombe Day, and here’s a chronology In 1792, the new year led to the formation of Buncombe County on Jan. 14. Buncombe at that time included all or part of eight other counties. Looking backward from that year, certain dates stand out to provide context. 2,000 years ago, the Woodland Cherokee establish themselves Following three periods of native occupation in this region, Woodland Cherokee extend their civilization here, creating a society that first Europeans encountered. It was agricultural, middle-class, and involved in trade. It sought balance in politics, war, and ecology, and gave equal power to women. May 29, 1541, Conquistadors pass Hernando De Soto, the Spanish conquistador, stops in Guaxule (now the Asheville area) on his way from the Gulf Coast to Lake Michigan. What is today Pack Square may have been a racecourse. De Soto’s men, finding neither gold nor a route to the Pacific, disperse in a bad mood. March 20, 1663, the king carves up America King Charles II gives British America to eight Lords Proprietors, including Sir George Carteret, who gets New Jersey and a one-eighth share of Carolina. This supersedes grants that the king’s father, King Charles I, had given, but some early claimants thought otherwise. 1670s, New London handles the slave trade James Avery, ancestor of Western North Carolina first speculator Waightstill Avery, prospers in the shipping business in New London, Connecticut, America’s slave trade center at the time. 1673, fur flies Fur traders James Needham and Gabriel Arthur leave Fort Henry on the Virginia frontier to scope out the Overhill region of the Cherokee. It doesn’t go so well for Needham, who apparently treats his Indian escorts high-handedly, and is killed by his guide, “Indian John.” 1709, botanists beat a path John Lawson, surveyor and naturalist, publishes “A New Voyage to Carolina,” based on a thousand-mile journey in which he describes the colony's flora, fauna and native populations. 1711, the British arm allies The Cherokee receive guns from the British to fight the Tuscarora. They then turn toward the South Carolina colony to prevent it from taking Indians into slavery and finally make a treaty in which they are given guns and ammunition in exchange for an alliance. 1739, plague ship hits A slave ship pulls into Charleston, carrying smallpox. The virus travels with fur traders into the mountains and destroys half the Cherokee population in one year. 1742, Earl of Granville gets western land King George II allows the Carterets to keep their one-eighth part of Carolina, translated to a wide swath from the bottom of western Virginia to the bottom of Georgia. Dec. 5, 1752, religious sect seeks settlement Leaving Bethlehem, Pa., center of the Moravian community of which he was the religious head, Bishop Spangenberg reaches Blowing Rock on his journey to the Yadkin River. “Part of the way we climbed on hands and knees,” he wrote in his diary. 1754, French and Indian War makes allies The Cherokee side with the British against the French and Shawnee, and for their alliance get military aid, including Fort Loudon. 1756, Old Fort becomes outpost A stockade in what is now Old Fort becomes the outpost for expeditions, including General Rutherford’s campaign against the Cherokee in 1776, when the place was called Davidson’s Fort. 1759-1761: state of war develops with the Cherokee In the spring of 1759, Virginia settlers kill and scalp several Cherokees who stole horses after having starved for lack of provisions fighting against the French. February 16, 1760, Chief Oconostota lays siege to Fort Prince George, where the British execute 29 Cherokee chiefs who’d come to negotiate peace and had been taken prisoner. June 27, 1760. Cherokee under Chief Oconostota defeat Col. Archibald Montgomery in Macon County on the way to capturing Fort Loudon in Tennessee. June 10, 1761, Col. James Grant’s army, having sailed from New York to Charleston, begins its scorched earth campaign against the Cherokee at Echoy (south of present day Franklin). March 1763, homesteading becomes a free-for-all Following the death of Lord John Granville, the Granville Land Office closes until May 1778, when the State assumes title to all vacant land and begins issuing grants. Dec. 2, 1768, McDowells settle “Hunting” John McDowell receives a grant from Governor Tryon for land now known as “Pleasant Gardens” after having won the right to bid by out-wrestling his friend Henry Weidner, co-discover of the lush valley. McDowells become major players in the Revolutionary War. December 18, 1767, kaolin becomes an item An agent of England’s Wedgwood potteries extracts several tons of white clay from the mountains near Burningtown, west of Cowee, and ships the mound home. June 19, 1771, Regulators die Six Regulators are hanged in Hillsborough following the Battle of Alamance on May 17. The Regulators opposed the state government’s unfair and corrupt imposition of taxes on backcountry people. 1775, Bartram the botanist stays a spell William Bartram, world-famous botanist, passes through the Cowee Mountains in what is now Macon County, names the flora, and tells stories, such as his idyll about Cherokee maidens picking strawberries. 1776, horsemen of the apocalypse ride In reaction to Cherokee attacks on Old Fort, American General Griffith Rutherford and a large, young army ride through three dozen Cherokee villages, destroying homes and burning crops all the way to what is now Murphy. June 1, 1777, the West gets a courthouse The state General Assembly creates Burke County out of Rowan County, encompassing an area that would in time be divided into nine counties, including Buncombe in 1791. July 20, 1777, Cherokee lands shrink Subscribing chiefs of the Cherokee Nation in the Overhill region in East Tennessee cede much land but hold onto Long Island by signing the Long Island of the Holston Treaty. Feb. 3, 1778, land office opens Waightstill Avery becomes first buyer at the just-opened land office in Burke County, purchasing a 100-acre tract on the Catawba River. 1779, a development wave spreads On March 3, 1779, Col. Ben Cleveland receives State Grant No. 27, future West Jefferson. In Tryon County, Patriots demand that their county with the Loyalist name be divided into two and given Patriot names, Rutherford and Lincoln. In Madison County, Henry Reynolds and Thomas Morgan discover the warm springs, an instant health destination. Oct. 7, 1780, Revolutionary War meets the mountains With British Maj. Patrick Ferguson’s regiment headed through South Carolina toward North Carolina, Colonels Charles McDowell, John Sevier, William Campbell, and Isaac Shelby organize the Overmountain Men and defeat the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Jan. 17, 1781, mountaineers deal fatal blow General Daniel Morgan, fleeing Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarleton’s dragoons, takes a stand at Cowpens where, joined by Overmountain Men, they rout the British. General Nathaniel Greene pursues British Gen. Cornwallis northward to the British surrender at Yorktown, Oct. 17. Oct. 20, 1783, the state spurs a land rush North Carolina enacts the Land-Grab Act, in effect for only seven months, opening up its entire western reserve to purchase by anyone who can pay the entry fee of 10 pounds per 100 acres. May 25, 1784, the state causes chaos North Carolina, having ceded its western lands to Congress to shed a financial burden, closes its land office and nullifies all entries of land. The area will be in limbo until the state takes it back, leaving it unprotected and prompting frontier violence and the movement to establish the independent State of Franklin. Fall 1784, Cherokee resistance continues Samuel Davidson, settler of the Blue Ridge area one year before the Treaty of Hopewell would open the Cherokee territory, is ambushed and killed by Indians along Bee Tree Creek. 1785, wilderness diminishes North Carolina passes a law empowering western counties to tax property owners “for the purpose of granting bounties to persons who shall kill or otherwise destroy any wolves, bears, panthers or wildcats in such counties.” 1790, the population is counted The 1790 U.S. Census lists 1,000 residents, not including Cherokees, in the region. July 2, 1791, the frontier is breached The Treaty of the Holston, not to be confused with the Long Island of the Holston Treaty of 1777, gives the United States title to Cherokee lands west to the Pigeon River. 1791, a big flood fills memory A flood, worse than the Great Flood of 1916, crests at nearly 30 feet above the normal level along the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers, local lore tells. Jan. 14, 1791, Buncombe is formed The state legislature ratifies the creation of Buncombe County, with petitions coming from David Vance of Burke and Col. William Davidson of Rutherford.." "‘High energy and a new way of working to win change’ By Revd Dr Susan Durber Minister, Taunton United Reformed Church; and Moderator of Faith and Order Commission, WCC I am used to going to meetings of a few people, often in large rooms, and feeling that the energy has to come from me. So being part of the Citizens Founding Assembly was a real contrast! The room was packed and the energy level was high. After years (honestly, years..) of building up to this moment I was aware of how tired I was, but the meeting was stirring and energising.." "Our academics Research centres Take a campus tour Join one of our campus tours and visit our facilities, learn more about the University and get a taste of life at City. . Committed to academic excellence Enterprise We engage with research and consultancy projects that inform real-world issues in the health services sector and provide consultancy expertise across public, private and third-sector institutions. Scholarships The School of Heath Sciences offer a range of postgraduate scholarships across the school. Our people City invests in the best staff from around the world, all experts in their fields. Read about our staff, and our current undergraduate and postgraduate, research and alumni students." "BY THE MAYOR: WHEREAS in accordance with the Michigan Emergency Management Act 390 of 1976, I am declaring a State of Emergency for the incorporated boundaries of the City of Flint, Michigan; and WHEREAS on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer declared a State of Emergency after two individuals were confirmed testing presumptively positive for COVID-19; and WHEREAS one individual recently traveled internationally and the other recently traveled domestic from Oakland and Wayne County respectively. WHEREAS Oakland County and Wayne County are in close proximity to Genesee County and Flint, Michigan; and WHEREAS Genesee County and Flint residents regularly travel to Oakland and Wayne County returning to Flint, Michigan; and WHEREAS Michigan would be the 38th State to report the virus; and WHEREAS the City in partnership with the State of Michigan and the Genesee County Health Department, must maximize efforts to slow the spread of the virus and help Flint residents to take preventative measures to lower their risk and to share this information with their friends, family, and co-workers; and WHEREAS the Flint City Charter, Declaration of Rights, states “the people of Flint have mandated that the City shall provide for public peace and health and for the safety of persons and property in the City; and they require that City officers promote and respect these rights and freedoms.” WHEREAS I am requesting that all things necessary be done to address this State of Emergency Declaration, effective immediately; and WHEREAS this action is being taken to protect the public health, safety and welfare of citizens of Flint; and WHEREAS I request that the Genesee County Board of Commissioners call a Special Meeting no later than the end of March 2020 to take action supporting this State of Emergency; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Sheldon A. 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I really love this french-dot design and I have used it with several different color combinations. My favorite is the Steelers mani I did with the french-dot. I did the single line french-dot with the Steelers one though. Anyway, I got this Milani Neon from my nail lady and have been DYING to use it. It is my favorite color, purple, and it's a Milani. Milani- Rad Purple China Glaze- White on White I agree with you! That's no neon in my book, either, but I wouldn't blame your nail lady. LOL. Yeah, I think we should probably pin the issue on someone in Milani marketing. I have several Milanis, and I love them all. This is the first ""problem"" I've seen with the line, and I use the word gingerly here, cause the color is absolutely stunning. It just doesn't say NEON to me. Your idea of mixing with the white is a clever one! 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Two side snaps allow you to wear brim up or down. - Fabric: 100% heavy cotton canvas - Structure: Structured For detailed PRICING, please select ""Add to Inquiries"" to view the ordering/pricing grid." "While J. Cole has proven himself to be a superior songwriter as well as a beast behind the boards, having someone in studio who he can bounce ideas off of can only enhance his creative vision. Enter Anthony Parrino, aka Elite, who has known Jermaine since he dropped his first record, ""The Storm,"" when Cole was 15. At that time, Elite was working his way up the ranks as a producer for Ruff Ryders, and he would link up with the Fayetteville rapper who shared a similar passion for music as he did. Their musical relationship has blossomed since their fateful connection online (on a Canibus rap forum, no less), with the 30-year-old producer contributing three beats to Cole's latest album, Born Sinner. One of those records is the TLC-assisted single ""Crooked Smile,"" which caught the ear of L.A. Reid and subsequently led to a meeting with the Epic Records CEO. We recently spoke with Elite, who detailed his first interactions with J. Cole, his work on Born Sinner, as well as what he has planned for his as-yet-titled second mixtape, which is due out in August. He also gave insight on his encounter with L.A. Reid, which looks to be a groundbreaking moment for the Byram, Connecticut artist. Interview by Edwin Ortiz (@iTunesEra) A few years back you rapped, “She don’t go here, she look a little older/Looking like she hopped up out a TLC poster.” It’s fair to say that you can throw that poster out now that you have the real thing on “Crooked Smile.” That must have been a surreal moment for you. [Laughs.] I literally was just in L.A. Reid’s office a few days ago and I told him that. I was like, “Yo, I rapped in a song and I said that lyric.” TLC was the reason why I wanted to be in hip-hop culture because I wanted girls like that, that’s how much I was in love with TLC. J. Cole explained that the collaboration with T-Boz and Chilli was something that was made through management. Was TLC the original feature you guys wanted for “Crooked Smile?” Yeah, that’s the only one. It was an obvious choice because of the content in the song. The song is about insecurities and embracing your insecurities, and TLC had “Unpretty” and songs like that. They always represented that positive, uplifting message, so it fit. The hook was written for them. That was the plan since day one. Another record that you co-produced on Born Sinner is the title-track. It plays off this album-ending narrative that details J. Cole’s sort of melancholy yet hopeful demeanor. How do play off of that type of vibe when you’re crafting the beat? I don’t know if that was the thought process for me; it probably was for Cole because he had more of the direction and scheme of the album on his mind. As the artist and the writer, he always had that vision and was very conscious of it. At that time when we did “Born Sinner,” we were in Los Angeles for a couple months working in No I.D.’s studio. It was just one of those situations where I was just making beats and making beats, and if he heard something he liked, we would work on it. That was my mindset, I’m just going to make as much great stuff as I can, and we’ll see what he gravitates towards and what becomes of it. Cole has hundreds of songs, people don’t understand that. They think just because he doesn’t put out a lot of music...I don’t know what people [think], but it’s not from a lack of a work ethic. You said the track “Let Nas Down” uses a sample of one of your own records, and you stated that original record actually has a different vibe. Do you know what the motivation was for J. Cole behind flipping that? Well, the song is called “Do She Got A Friend.” It’s me and Bas, who’s another Dreamville artist, and it’s going to be on my upcoming mixtape that I’m putting out this summer. That song is really like some fun, party [track]. It’s a totally different vibe. When I heard “Let Nas Down,” I was shocked. J. Cole told me that he sampled the song and I’m thinking, “Huh? How would you sample that song? I don’t understand.” When I went to the studio and heard it, it was like a totally different vibe. I was just like, “Wow, this is crazy how you got this out of that.” Were there any records that you produced and were worked on that didn’t make the final cut? Yeah, a bunch. Cole has hundreds of songs, to the point where I forget about songs that we’ve done and he’s forgot about songs. People don’t understand that. They think just because he doesn’t put out a lot of music...I don’t know what people [think], but it’s not from a lack of a work ethic. The kid works his ass off. When he puts out the albums and the mixtapes, he’s picking the best of the best. It’s also subjective, because he has tons of songs that I think are just brilliant that have never come out. He has songs from The Warm Up days that I tried to fight for to be on Born Sinner. I was like, “You got to put this song on Born Sinner. It needs to be on an album.” He just has his own vision. He’s always striving for better. At the end of the day, I respect it because he’s continued to grow with that mindset. You have three co-productions and a sample flip on Born Sinner, but on Cole World: The Sideline Story, you didn’t have any beats aside from the promotional single, “Who Dat.” What was the reason behind that? I don’t think there’s a reason, it’s more just how it worked out, because we were doing records back then too. But also, I will say while Cole was predominantly working on his first album, I was really locked in and working on my first mixtape, Awaken. That was kind of at the time when I was really going hard on Awaken. It actually worked out, because me doing that mixtape made me a hundred times better as a producer. I really learned how to make songs, and I grew as a producer from that experience. I would have never been able to do “Crooked Smile” if I didn’t do Awaken first. You mentioned you’re working on your new mixtape. How is that coming along? I’m very close to done, I have all the songs now. It’s just a matter of filling in a verse that I haven’t written yet or mixing and post-production. It’s little stuff that I have to tighten up. I’m tedious with that process of producing the songs and making sure that everything is in the right spot, but as far as the writing and the beats, everything is there. Earlier, you said you met with L.A. Reid. What was that meeting for? He heard the TLC record with Cole, and he wants me to work on their new project. They have a movie coming out, he showed me the trailer, it was unbelievable. It’s definitely the craziest experience of my life to this point to have L.A. Reid asking me to be a part of one of his most legendary acts. L.A. Reid heard the TLC record with Cole, and he wants me to work on their new project. They have a movie coming out, he showed me the trailer, it was unbelievable. The history of you and J. Cole meeting seems like a pretty simple formula, but could you divulge a little bit on how that all occurred? When I was just graduating high school and going into college, I got discovered by my manager at the time [Alimah Dean], who was the sister of Dee and Waah, the CEOs of Ruff Ryders. She started managing me as an artist and got me an internship at Ruff Ryders studios in Yonkers. I’m young, doing my thing trying to come up and be an intern, and I was also making beats for myself. I got a few placements and starting to get a little buzz going. I used to go online and post in the forums like any other huge rap fan would do at the time. I put it out there, “I’m working for Ruff Ryders.” So one day, this kid hits me up, he’s like 15-years-old or whatever. He’s like, “Yo, I’m dope. Listen to this.” So he sent me the song “The Storm,” which is the first song he ever recorded. I was blown away. Like, this kid is incredible, there’s no way that he wrote and produced it himself, there’s no way someone this young is writing like this. The relationship started from there, and then when he moved out to St. John’s we kept working together. What was that like meeting J. Cole in the flesh? The Internet can be a bit shady at times. I mean, we had built a relationship at that point where we would send each other music all the time and talk. He was just a regular guy. We’re college kids, so it’s like we were just having fun, happy to be talking music with someone who sees it the same way you do. At that time in your life, not a lot of people are going to share the passion that we had because we had extreme passion for music, damn near obsessive. It was just cool to be hanging out with someone who shares that. Born Sinner comes out tomorrow (June 18). RELATED: Stream J. Cole's ""Born Sinner"" In Full RELATED: Pigeons & Planes - 10 Dance Music Producers Who Used To Rock" ". eEvolution is a supplier of the all embracing ERP solution eEvolution and one of Germany's leading manufacturers of software for business solutions. eEvolution is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with ISV / Software Solutions competency. 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No need to carefully plan routes to avoid tail winds and downhill sections during your interval set. If you live in a flat area with few hills you can manipulate your trainer to simulate hills and climbs. If you own a smart trainer there is no shortage of apps like Zwift, Rouvy, Trainer Road Sufferfest to help pass the time. These apps have really helped athletes during the pandemic replacing races with virtual races. Add in that most smart trainers have ERG mode that adds resistance to your effort. You are locked into a fixed resistance. You effectively get a strength session where your legs do all the work. This can be manipulated further by decreasing your cadence to increase torque required for the interval. This allows you to perform strength endurance intervals that should be included in your Ironman training. You can really use the indoor trainer to your advantage and here are just a couple of examples how to do so: Don’t forget the time of year Focus on weaknesses Nutrition and Hydration Interval training Time Trial position Training Environment & Clothing Make it Social Don’t forget the time of year Easy endurance training (Zone 1 & 2) is still a vital part of your training programme. Don’t ignore this important component of training. It is recommended that at this time of year Ironman athletes follow a more polarised approach to training. 80 to 90% of training should be easy with the balance at a harder intensity. With races canceled virtual racing has been used to fill the void. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of jumping on your trainer and straight into a race every time. Don’t fall for it. If you plan to race make sure that you included it as part of an overall training strategy. Budget 10 or 20% of your overall training time to factor races in. Focus on weaknesses This is a great time to identify weaknesses. Analyse your previous race performances and look to see where you can improve. It’s a great way to perform some controlled testing if you are not sure what those weaknesses are. Test. don’t guess. Identify what you want to improve then go to work. If you already have your race booked for next season have a look at the bike course. You can then tailor your training to make sure you are working on the areas that are going to give you a strong bike leg. You may even be able to ride sections of the course on a 3rd party app. Is the course flat? Aerodynamics might be really important for this race. Is it a hilly course? Strength will be a really important factor here. Nutrition and Hydration Now is a great time to test on the bike nutrition and hydration. It’s a great opportunity to try new nutrition products especially on longer turbo sessions. You can also test and trial different electrolyte solutions. If you want to change it up and try something a little different you could try to estimate your sweat loss. Asker Jeukendrup’s excellent mysportscience… article will show you exactly how to do that. But the nuts and bolts are as follows: Pee before your turbo session and then weigh yourself. Weigh yourself without clothes on Complete your session and note how much you actually drank i.e one or 2 bottles You will need to weigh your water bottles pre session If there is any fluid left weigh the bottle post session Post session record any difference in weight a-b (1 gram = 1 millilitre) Post exercise dry yourself off and weigh yourself. Again with no clothes on, as I am sure it was a swaty session Compare the difference in pre and post session weight (Step 1-Step3) Calculate the weight of your fluid intake (Step 2c) Your sweat rate should be as follows (Step 4 + Step 5)/Time If you can avoid going to the bathroom during the session, it’s not the end of the world but account for it. Estimate your fluid loss to be an extra 300ml or .3kg. Subtract this at the end. Interval training Quality interval training is really where indoor sessions can help you make big gains. If you have a smart trainer you can load pre planned sessions into your app of choice and use ERG mode. This is such an effective way to improve your strength on the bike. If you test at regular intervals you can really dial in and focus on the specific intervals. These may include a HIIT session of 30s on, 30s off interval based sessions. Longer strength endurance intervals with cadence of 70-80 RPM. Shorter high torque efforts where cadence is dropped to 50-60 RPM. You can also cycle intervals during your endurance intervals. Work up and down your zone 2 range and also work on cadence here too. For example: 2 mins lower zone 2 90 RPM, 2 mins mid Zone 2 95 RPM, top of Zone 2 100 RPM You could also introduce a multi-set where you do an interval on the bike and then jump off the bike and onto a treadmill if you have one. Don’t have a treadmill you could incorporate skipping or some core work instead. Time Trial Position The turbo trainer is a great way to practice your time trial position. You can get in and out of the TT bars. If you are able to set up in front of a mirror you can also get some good feedback on your position. You can tweak things too, practice getting a lower head position. You don’t need to spend the entire time in the TT position but you certainly can use the time to improve it. Training Environment and Clothing Turbo sessions can be sweat fests. We don’t get the same cooling effect as we do out on the road. It’s a good idea to have a fan or good ventilation. It can really help performance too if you are racing or doing a tough interval set. Overheating can decrease your performance. Re clothing bib shorts and t-shirt is usually perfect. Avoid a cotton t-shirt this gets wet and you will get cold during rest efforts or once the session ends. Once your session is finished get change as quickly as you can and get warm again. A towel to wipe down your brow is also a great idea. Choose one that is a little oversize so it will fit over your handlebars, stem and head tube. Sweat can do serious damage to your headset so to mitigate against some of it a towel can go a long way. Make it Social With apps like Zwift there are plenty of group ride options so make it social and join one. I like the group ride options that keep everyone together. This means if you have an interval session or an easy session planned you can do this in the group. Everyone stays together regardless of your effort. Add in Zoom or Discord and you have a full fledged group ride experience in your pain cave. These are just a couple of thighs you can do to make your indoor training more interesting. Have you any suggestions that you would add?" "Industry Update Dr Ulrich Nass becomes CEO of NSK Europe 10 January 2020 The Board of Directors of NSK has announced the promotion of Dr Ulrich Nass to Chief Executive Officer of NSK Europe. His appointment is effective as of 1st October 2019. Dr Nass was also appointed Vice President of NSK on the same date. Since taking over as Chief Operating Officer in February 2019, he has initiated the transformation of NSK Europe for the future. ""On behalf of everyone on the Board of Directors,” said Masatada Fumoto, his predecessor, “I congratulate Dr Nass on his appointment and would like to wish him all the very best and every success in his new key position for the future development of NSK Europe and mastering the tasksthat lie ahead."" Masatada Fumoto had joined NSK in 1984 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of NSK Europe in April 2018. 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The music industry is quiet a competitive arena and the idea of collaborations has created a road for many up and coming artists to get their music out there more easily. It is important to identify ones strengths and weaknesses for an effective application of this ideology because this list is a stepping stone to recognize the artists that a musician is capable of connecting with (Lizannetsm, 2015). The importance of different types collaborations were discussed in class and the need for it was discussed among the students as well. As discussed collaborations can be fan based, with other artists as well as people from other creative media disciplines. For example, there exists various stages in the release of an album which include the pre-production and planning stage, the production stage and the post production stage. In the first stage the various approaches that will be implemented in the project will be discussed such as the artwork which will require coordination with a designer, the different tracks involved in the project which can include the collaboration with other artists or fans as well, and finally the collaboration with a marketing team to get your product out there. The second and third stage of the project will be the implementation of these ideas to create a completed product. Usually being a one man show is often extremely difficult and almost an impossible task and collaborations make this process much more doable. We must be open to suggestions from people of different disciplines as this plays a crucial role in the success of a project. The reason being people working in different sectors are often experienced with and aware of the situations that arise in that particular stage and it is always smart move to take their help for a more successful release of a project. In conclusion an individual artist must be open to collaborating with artists and people from other walks of life so as to move forward in his career and build a better brand name for himself as in the end even if you are a very talented musician, song writer or designer it is going to be extremely difficult for you to make a name for yourself unless you actually get your self out there. Collaborations in the music industry is a great way to grow as an artist/producer. We as producers help artists to grow by selling them beats at affordable prices. Click here to check out our beat-store. You can also axis our beats on YouTube. References: 1) Why it is Important for Artists to Collaborate. (2017, December 05). Retrieved from 2) Lizannetsm (2015, March 06). The Importance of Collaboration. Retrieved from- importance-of-collaboration/ 3) SAE Creative Institute. (2015, April 09). Week 10: Collaborating with Fans – Self-Directed Practitioners – Medium. 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All of the cherry tomatoes are just volunteers from last year. We couldn't eat them all so we decided to juice them on our 9th wedding anniversary to make it more especial for us and the kids. This type of activity is what our Burritos enjoys so much. We all had fun doing it as a family. The good thing about cherry tomatoes is it's juiciness. It would be hard to ca can and peel them individually because of their size but juicing them is easier. I love the pinkish-foamy bubbles of the juice. One thing that I like about juicing tomatoes is the separation of the skin and seeds from the juice. You don't have to deal with the seeds when you cook with it. We made 7 1/2 quarts of tomato juice. We won't be drinking the juice so I seasoned it with dried oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and a sugar. You might think that this type of activity is boring but for us, it's fun and fulfilling. Try doing it with your kids and you might be surprised of how much fun they get in doing doing it. I dearly love fresh tomatoes. Wish I had a big slice of one of yours. I love tomato juice. I drink that. :) I wish we have a small garden so I can plant veggies. Looks like a lot of fun! I've been tossing all ours in a freezer bag and plan on making pasta sauce at the end of the summer! HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY! Mrs. Sarah Coller That does look like it was a fun family activity. The burritos like tomatoes, I imagine! Have a great week seeking shadows.. It looks like a ton of fun. I love the photos. That's a lot of cherry tomatoes. I never thought of juicing them. Great idea. And, it's those kinds of things that kids end up remembering and enjoying so much . . . looks like y'all had fun! Happy Pink Saturday! Thanks for having stopped by! We also have this tomato mash machine and my grands also love to do just what yours are doing. I usually do this for spaghetty sauce, like you. Thanks for your sweet visit, I love to see your family fun activity and how you both parents share so much with them! Happy Sunday. FABBY OH MY GOODNESS I am SO Jealous of your bounty! I ""USED"" to do this when my boys were growing up... Ahhh, you've made me miss it and brought back all those memories...""I WISH I had one of your jars for tomorrows supper""!!! ""YUMMMMY""!!! Thank you for sharing! I was ""Tickled Pink"" you came by my cottage for a visit. I ALWAYS LOVE that! Have a wonderful weekend, Hugs, Donna This looks like fun and what a wonderful thing for the whole family to do. Happy Anniversary!...Christine What a great idea! I never thought about juicing tomatoes either and I bet it was so tasty! Happy Anniversary! Looks like a lot of fun...Have a great week. ~Clara wow....what a beautiful abundance of tomatoes! :) HPS My goodness, busy busy busy! This all looks great, and how nice to have a storecupboard-full. Happy PS and thanks so much for visiting! This is a fun and useful activity for your family! Oh-and Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!! Lovely activity. I used to make tomato soup from scratch like this. I wish you a good sunday! Happy Pink Saturday a bit late, lol..I think that looks like a great family activity and just look at all the canned tomatoes you have, great for spaghetti sauce, etc...I am jealous..my sis in Illinois has a bumper crop of tomatoes and they are canning..I want some of those canned tomatoes so badly! I might try growing my own next year.. Thanks for sharing and visiting me! Barb This is a wonderful activity! I used to do it with my children every summer and they also enjoyed helping out and have good memories of it. I loved making sauce with the canned juice. Happy 9th anniversary! Happy PS! Great idea for some family productive fun! Yummy cherry tomatoes..And dami naman niyan..pahenge naman Rose.hehehe.. Daming nagawa! Have a fabulous week. Liz @ MLC Liz @ YACB i love tomatoes Yummy! That is so much fun to do it as a family. I love tomatoes and tomato sauce. I also like your first photo of the ripening tomatoes in the basket. It goes really well with the texture of the table. Thanks for sharing it on Mandarin Orange Monday:) that's good that your family like tomatoes sis. i wish i could plant tomatoes and make spaghetti sauce but there's just too much stuff to do. good job! That's wonderful! You have lots of bottled tomato sauce. Happy RT2. Mine's here. Brings back memories of when I use to do all this work." ", Lent, Resurrection Related Post > - Dye Eggs with All Natural Ingredients - Easter Finger Puzzle Printable - Easter is Canceled - Easter Lilly’s Can Kill A Cat? - Easter Monday - Easter Story Snack Mix Printable - Easter Sweet Treats Makes Easter Special - Easter Symbols - Easter Word Search Printable -illies - - Trail to the Empty Tomb - Truth About Easter Bunny & Easter Eggs - That Tomb Is Still Empty, Easter Story Told by Two Kids - Unique Easter Traditions from Around the Globe - What if the Resurrection Happened Today - Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin? - Words of Forgiveness by Saving Darkness - You’ve Been Egged Printable Article compliments of TF204835" "ARIES (March 21-April 19): The wearing of the green may show your loyalty to your heritage but may not be enough to endear you to others who are not enthused about genealogy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There isn't any reason why you can't drink green beer. You might even share a glass with someone who only has eyes for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be able to calculate the circumference of the Blarney Stone, but that doesn't mean you can tell a fib. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pour sudsy green beer on troubled waters. Let bygones be bygones, and find the things you have in common rather than emphasizing the differences. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You and your favorite playmate can make beautiful music together. You can feel secure in trusted amorous relationships. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don't have to be Irish to enjoy ""When Irish Eyes are Smiling."" Don't be surprised, however, if emotional harmony with others seems off key. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The wearing of the ""green"" may mean the most when there is a leprechaun in your background. However, you can join in the festivities and appreciate dissimilar backgrounds. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): St. Patrick is said to have escaped slavery. Understanding transcends space and time; you may become attached to someone 9 or 90. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An Irish toast says, ""Never forget what is worth remembering, or remember what is best forgotten."" CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may wonder where the leprechauns are hiding their gold. Delve into mysteries that satisfy a passion for knowledge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dance a jig with your favorite partner. Relationships and romantic potential improve by late this evening. Burn off excess energy with purposeful activity in the daytime. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): May the road rise up to meet you. A confident attitude and a glass-half-full outlook will keep you sailing above the crowd. IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You aren't likely to have many dull moments during the next several weeks. Don't make major changes or choices that you aren't able to live with over the long term because some of the current excitement and appeal will wear off quickly. 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The 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-olds and older horses was called the Homecoming Classic when created in 2013 as part of Churchill's new September meet. The listed stakes, in its third running but with the potential to earn graded status, will be held Sept. 26 – that's 24 days after Lukas turns 80. Lukas rarely is at a loss for words, but he was flabbergasted by the honor from what has become his hometown track. ""That was nice,"" he said. ""It's humbling. I don't know how to react, even."" But he quickly regained his best stride, quipping, ""As long as it isn't the Lukas Memorial, we're OK."" The inaugural winner was 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Fort Larned; the race won last year by the promising Cigar Street. The new Lukas Classic will be among the highlights of a September Meet featuring eight stakes with purses totaling $1.025 million, the track announced Tuesday. Churchill this year also renamed the Derby Trial the Pat Day Mile to honor its all-time leading jockey and created the William Walker to recognize one of the Derby-winning African-American jockeys. The track said in a release that the Lukas Classic is ""to salute Lukas' accomplishments, contributions and influence on Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, and the horse industry."" Lukas, whose stable is based much of the year in Barn 44 at Churchill, has won the Kentucky Derby and the Oaks four times apiece. A four-time winner of the Eclipse Award as the nation's top trainer, he holds the record for Triple Crown race victories (14) and Breeders' Cup winners (20). At Churchill, Lukas ranks second in career stakes with 73 and fourth in total wins at 510. ""Along with the enormity of the numbers of his total victories, the stakes races he has won and earnings by his stable's horses throughout his Hall of Fame career, D. Wayne Lukas forever changed both the Kentucky Derby and North America's horse industry,"" Churchill Downs track president Kevin Flanery said in the release. ""… We think the presence of Wayne Lukas' name on this race will enhance its attractiveness and its status. And we would love to see Mr. Lukas do one of the few things he has yet to do during his legendary career. Our team at Churchill Downs is confident that Wayne is a long way from entertaining any thoughts of retirement, and we hope that he will soon saddle a winner of this race, which would allow him – for the first time – to present a winner's trophy to himself."" Other highlights of the September stakes schedule include the launch of the 2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby and Road to the Kentucky Oaks qualifying points series with the $150,000 Iroquois (GIII) for 2-year-olds and the $200,000 Pocahontas (GII) for 2-year-old fillies. Both 1 1/16-mile stakes also are Breeders' Cup ""Win & You're In"" Challenge Series events, meaning their winners get an automatic starting spot in the corresponding race, as well as entry fees waived for the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. The 11-date September meet will operate on a four-day, Thursday-through-Sunday weekly racing schedule with the exception of its first week. Opening day is Friday, Sept. 11; the meet concludes Sunday, Sept. 27. Regular post time for the meet will be 12:45 p.m. ET, with exceptions being 5 p.m. ""Twilight Thursday"" racing on September 17 and 24 and the meet's lone ""Downs After Dark"" night racing Sept. 19, with a 6 p.m. start. Churchill Downs September meet stakes Sept. 12 -- $200,000 Pocahontas (G2), 2yo fillies, 1 1/16 miles; $150,000 Iroquois (G3), 2yo, 1 1/16 miles; $100,000 Locust Grove, f&m 3yo&up, 1 1/16 miles; $100,000 Open Mind, f&m 3yo&up, 6 furlongs. Sept. 19 -- $100,000 Dogwood (G3), 3yo fillies, 7 furlongs. Sept. 26 -- $100,000 Ack Ack Handicap (G3), 3yo&up, mile; $175,000 Lukas Classic, 1 1/8 miles, 3yo&up; $100,000 Jefferson Cup (G3), 3yo, mile on grass." "Q&A | Moore basketball player Daija Stafford The Moore High School girls basketball team is having its best season in years, and a big reason for it is senior point guard Daija Stafford. In her first season with the squad after transferring from Eastern, the 5-foot-1 Stafford is averaging 9.6 points, 10 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Mustangs (15-4 heading into Thursday night’s game against Valley). They already have won more games this season than they have in the past three combined. Moore, which hasn’t had a winning season since 2009-10, hosts North Bullitt in a big 23rd District game at 6 p.m. Friday. Q: How and when did you start playing basketball? A: It’s a funny story. My mom put me in the YMCA (league) when I was, I think, 3 or 4 and she was my coach. I promised her (then) that I would never let her coach me again because I hated it. Q: Why? A: I wanted to be on the floor all the time, but it had to be fair so she had to play me only a certain amount of minutes and I was like, “I want to play.” I didn’t like that I had to share minutes, but once you get older you understand that everybody gets to play. Q: What do you like about basketball? A: It’s just the feeling you get out there underneath the lights. It’s something totally different than playing any other sport. It’s a totally different feeling. It’s something you fall in love with. I feel free, I feel happy (on the court). It’s the only thing that I know. Like if I’m having a bad day, or if anything is going on at home, or anything like that, once I step on the court everything disappears. Q: What has this season been like? A: It’s been a different transition. Moore hasn’t always been one of the best teams and me and (coach Maurice) Ponder set out to build a program, change the atmosphere, change the culture and everybody else has followed. They got on board fast, and we’ve been having a great season. Q: What’s your role on the team? A: They joke and call me “Coach Daija” because when (Ponder) doesn’t say anything, I normally beat him to the punch. ... I feel like there’s been talent here, but they just haven’t had the right leader, the right coach, everything that you need to have a good basketball team. So I push to be the mom of the team, or the second coach, if you want to call it that. I push them the hardest. I expect the most out of them. Q: What are your goals for this season? A: I want to beat North Bullitt (in the district) and I want to end with a winning season regardless of anything. Q: You all host North Bullitt on Friday night. What’s it going to take to win? A: Locking in on Lauren (Deel), most def, and then locking in on Hailey (Free) and trying to contain them, try to limit their points and play defense. We’ve just got to play defense, period. Q: Do you want to play basketball in college? A: Yeah, I want to play college ball, but I really want, after that, I want to coach somewhere. I want to coach, that’s my main passion. I want to be in basketball for the rest of my life. I know I’m not going to be able to play for the rest of my life, but I want to be able to coach. I want to be able to give the knowledge that I have, just do what I do as a point guard then be a coach and teach kids, whether it’s girls or boys, how to do that. DAIJA STAFFORD UP CLOSE School: Moore. Year: Senior. Sports: Basketball and track & field. Student-athlete: Daija, who has a 3.0 GPA, says her favorite class is medical terminology. Family: Daija, 18, lives with her mother, Keisha; father, Don; younger stepsister, Selena, 16, who is a cheerleader at Moore; and younger stepbrother, Devon, 14. Moore coach Maurice Ponder says: She’s been a leader, a floor general, so much so that at some tournaments and games, other coaches were saying, “You’ve got a mom out on the floor,” so she’s been a great leader. She’s been a vital asset to our turnaround because of her leadership. She demands a motor out of the kids … she makes them play harder, she makes them practice harder." "Trimer acid is a mixture contains mainly C54 tri-functional fatty acid and C36 di-functional fatty acid with a natural origin. Trimer Fatty Acids have extensive applications in the areas of polyamide resins for inks and adhesives, lubricants, greases, oilfield chemicals, fuel additives, corrosion inhibitors, sealants, polymer intermediates and personal skin care products." 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These daily records must include: - Each kind of material received and used in the production of beer; - The amount of beer produced; - Beer; - Beer reconditioned, used as material, or destroyed; - Beer received from other breweries or received from pilot brewing plants; - Beer lost due to breakage, theft, casualty or other unusual cause; - Brewing materials sold or transferred to pilot brewing plants (including the name and address of the person to whom. All entries in the daily records must show the date of the operation or transaction, accurately and clearly reflect the details of each operation or transaction, and contain all data necessary to enable brewers to prepare summaries, reports, and returns. The records should verify removals of beer, verify claims, and confirm compliance with laws and regulations. Got all that? There are a bunch of other records issues. Read them all here. 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For beer returned to the brewery, the brewer’s daily records must show: - The date; - The quantity of beer returned; - If the title to the beer has passed, the name and address of the person returning the beer; and - The name and address of the brewery from which the beer was removed, if different from the brewery to which returned. Brewers need supporting records of returned beer, such as invoices, credit memoranda or other commercial papers. These records must differentiate between beer returned to the brewery from which it removed, and beer returned to a brewery different from the one from which a brewer removed it. The TTB says brewers commonly fail to record and maintain the detailed information on returned beer required in 27 CFR 25.211; they commonly fail to determine the actual quantity of keg beer returned, or they fail to check the balling and alcohol content of returned kegs. The TTB has found many times that warehouse personnel handle, account for, and report returned beer without determining contents in the kegs, or the brewer estimates the amount of beer in returned kegs by unsound methods (for example, banging on the side of the tank to determine fluid level). The brewer takes an offset for returned beer under 27 CFR 25.159 when it is not permissible. If tax-paid beer is returned and an offset is not permissible, the brewer must make the adjustment on the next Federal excise tax return (TTB F 5000.24). For more common invetory-related mistakes, click here. Tax Issue Determination of Tax on Keg Beer, Bottled Beer and Rate of Tax TTB auditors find that some brewers: - Fail to record taxable removals; - Fail to pay tax on removals of beer for promotional events and samples; - Inappropriately record and pay tax on beer consumed at the taxpayer’s retail operations; - Use incorrect conversion factors in calculating the barrel equivalent amounts for net removals or rounding each transactional amount to two decimal places instead of rounding to the required five decimal places. For example, brewers often use incorrect conversion factors for 12-ounce, 22-ounce and 750-ml bottle sizes, and 1/6 barrel kegs. 1/6 barrel kegs contain 5.16666 gallons, but brewers often use the conversion factor for a 5 gallon keg (0.16129); and - Use incorrect computations. For example, some sales registers automatically and inappropriately round each transactional amount to two decimal points, so brewers must ensure that they convert all sales register transactions to five decimal points. To avoid these issues, review 27 CFR 25.156, 27 CFR 25.158, and 27 CFR 25.151. These regulations provide the amount of tax and some of the barrel conversion factors. You must request the barrel equivalency from the NRC before removing beer in cases or container sizes that are not listed in 27 CFR 25.158. The tax rate for beer removed for consumption or sale is $7 per barrel on the first 60,000 barrels, if the brewery produces less than 2 million barrels per year. Once the brewery meets the 60,000 barrel threshold in the calendar year, the tax rate for beer removed for consumption or sale is $18 per barrel. When using the conversion factor to calculate barrel equivalent amounts, compute the total quantity to five decimal places, dropping any numbers after that decimal place. Ugh. Taxes. More information if you need it. Reporting Issues Brewer’s Report of Operations Below are the sections of the Brewer’s Report of Operations (BROP) where TTB finds errors most frequently: - Line 2: Brewers fail to enter a correct amount for beer “produced by fermentation.” In this amount, brewers should not include tax-paid or tax-determined beer returned to the brewery, which brewers must report on line 7, on this line. - Line 15: Brewers often improperly report the “on premises” consumption amount (line 21) as a “tavern removal” amount under line 15. Brewers also fail to report transfers to the tavern appropriately on line 15b. “Tavern” means a portion of brewery premises where the brewer sells beer to consumers.). Avoid any issues by reading over the other common errors at the TTB website. 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Therefor he believed that before we are born our soul knows everything, but when we are born our mind is a tabular rasa (blank slate). As we grow day by day, we recollect the knowledge from our soul. … the soul, that is, the human mind, before it is united with the body, is aquatinted with the intelligible world or the world of Forms. In this prior existence, the true knowledge. After its union with a human body, a person’s mind contains its knowledge deep in its memory. True knowledge in this world consists of remembering, in reminiscence or recollection. What the mind or soul once knew is raised to present awareness by a process of recollection aided by the technique of dialect or the Socratic method. (Stumpf 60) This is known as the theory of recollection. The theory of recollection is told through Plato in the Phaedo and the Meno. In the theory of recollection Socrates’ answer to the paradox is that knowledge is recollection. This thesis allows a man to have ideas of which he later becomes conscious by recollection; thereby overcoming the sharp division between not-knowing and knowing, and justifying inquiry. (Sternfeld, 5) Socrates states in the Meno A man cannot inquire about what he knows, because he knows it, and in that case he is in no need of inquiry, nor again can he inquire about what he does not know, since he does not know what he is to inquire. (Plato 80E) This theory of recollection may explain why we often say that we had certain knowledge before we leaned it or heard it for the first time. It is often said that we are born with concepts and it is these concepts that structure our minds, beliefs, and actions. In his dialogue entitled the Meno, Plato illustrates how Socrates is able to show that even a young uneducated slave boy knows some truths of geometry not because somebody taught him that subject but because be naturally knows the relationship of various ideas to each other. (Stumpf 60) This quote illustrates how Socrates thought that the uneducated boy knew geometry. He recollected it from his soul. In the Meno, Socrates states that the boy is recovering by oneself knowledge within oneself. (Plato 85D) Knowledge in the Meno is perceived as having an acquaintance with the object, but not knowing how it functions. Socrates states here that true knowledge is that is learned. Once learned, we remember that knowledge and apply it when needed. This can be done through recollection or memory. As an occasion arises that requires the use of this knowledge, we can use the abilities of our mind and recollect the knowledge for the circumstance. I interpret Socrates to mean that I was born with a knowledge of right and wrong, but I needed to experience situations where I needed to recall this knowledge. He makes reference to the initial knowledge being in the soul. Hume is the second philosopher I will discuss. Hume’s beliefs are different from Socrates. Hume believes that we were born knowing nothing, and everything is learned. He feels that as we grow, we learn the difference between right and wrong from our experiences. The present comes from the senses and the past is in our memory. Hume shows how knowledge begins form the experiences we encounter through our five senses. It is said of Hume …it is the use he makes of the principle or the association of ideas, which enters into most of his philosophy. The principle of association helped the empiricists to explain our powers of thinking consistently with their view that our ideas are derived from experience, and that they are not innate. (Sorabji 4) Unlike Socrates, Hume does not believe certain knowledge is within our soul. Hume uses the concepts of impressions and ideas. Impressions and ideas make up the total content of the mind. The original stuff of thought is an impression, and an idea is merely a copy of an impression. (Stumpf 88) According to Hume, when you initially make a decision, right or wrong, this would be your impression. It would be an idea when you needed to recall this decision. Hume also speaks of knowledge being divided in two ways. He identifies the Relations of Ideas and Matters of Fact. Relations of ideas are empirical facts and cannot be disputed. These include mathematical equations and scientific facts. Matters of fact, which are the second objects of human reason, are not ascertained in the same manner; nor in the evidence of their truth, however great, of a like nature with the foregoing. All reasoning concerning matter of fact seem to be founded on the relation of Cause and Effect (Stumpf 4) The principle of cause and effect would indicate that you would need to actually experience a situation before being able to determine if it were right or wrong. This theory does not include reasoning as a basis for you decisions. Therefore, Hume would feel we know right and wrong from our experiences. We would only know that the stove is hot because we experienced it. This theory eliminates the possibility that some of our decisions in life are based on knowledge that we obtain, but do not actually experience. I have learned that if run in front of a car, I will be injured, even though, I have not experienced this event. Aristotle is the third philosopher I will discuss. Perhaps the most important Platonist was Aristotle, for practically every significant Western Philosopher who did not find inspiration in Plato followed the guidance of Aristotle. (Cantor 1) Aristotle was one of Plato’s students for over twenty years until Plato’s death. He wrote about many areas of philosophy, including ethics. In later life Aristotle’s medical background proved significant, providing early training in empirical investigation and biological science. (Cantor 11) This type of background added a new dimension to philosophers ideas during this era. Aristotle wrote as a man who having studied and mastered the knowledge of the world, was trying to provide the principle and organization necessary for studying it systematically. (Cantor 1) Metaphysics, one of Aristotle’s works, is concerned with a type of knowledge, that he thought could be rightly called wisdom. He begins this work with the statement, all men by nature deserve to know. This innate desire, says Aristotle is not only a desire to know in order to do or make something. (Stumpf 405) He feels we need to understand the why of our decisions. Many feel that metaphysics is the study of abstraction and is difficult to apply to everyday principles. Wisdom is therefore more than the kind of knowledge obtained from sensing objects and their qualities. (Stumpf 406) These first principles and causes are the true foundation of wisdom, for they give us knowledge not of any particular object or activity, but rather knowledge of true reality. Wisdom is similar to the knowledge possessed by the scientist who begins by looking at something, then repeats these sense experiences, and finally goes beyond sense experience by thinking about the causes of the objects of his experiences. (Stumpf 407) In this way Aristotle uses his training in biological sciences. Aristotle feels that once you have some knowledge, additional knowledge will build upon the initial knowledge. Therefore, it would be Aristotle’s opinion that knowledge as in right and wrong would be derived by experiencing situations and using the wisdom learned from these situations to make future decisions. Aristotle also uses memory as a philosophical principle. Aristotle’s account of memory is fuller that that to be found in best know British empirist (Sorabji 1) He related to a wide variety of things that may be remembered, but required memory. Examples of these are facts, that one learnt, contemplated, heard, or saw something; that one did something the day before yesterday; what one saw or experienced and the past. (Sorabji 1) He uses images to make his point. He felt that what is in our mind is mental images. Aristotle’s theory of remembering requires not any kind of image, but an image that is a likeliness or copy of the thing remembered. (Sorabji ) His image is in the memory. In summary, I feel Aristotle’s basis for knowing right from wrong would combine wisdom and memory. Once we have obtained wisdom from an event, it would be our memory that would recall the event. Aristotle’s theory would best support my understanding of right and wrong. In order to make good decisions in life you have to understand the basis for your rationale. By having this understanding, you can accept your decision and not second guess yourself. I feel you need both wisdom and memory to make sound decisions. Socrates theory of knowledge coming from the soul is unrealistic for me. I believe you have to experience situations or have knowledge of related situations before you can decide if they are right or wrong. Hume’s principles of cause and effect substantiate immediate learning, but you have to actually experience the event and cannot use reasoning to make your decisions. http//myfreeessays.com/creative_writing/011.shtml Please note that this sample paper on Teenage Pregnancy is for your review only. In order to eliminate any of the plagiarism issues, it is highly recommended that you do not use it for you own writing purposes. In case you experience difficulties with writing a well structured and accurately composed paper on Teenage Pregnancy, we are here to assist you. 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All-time scores and series records, notes of interest about individual games, and links to original articles about each game throughout the rich and storied history of Bowling Green football will be presented. Currently, the database will let you view all games (click ""Search"" without changing the parameters of the search), search by opponent, by season, by head coach or by any combination of all three. Please enjoy this project, and feel free to pass along any thoughts or ideas you may have to help make this project better. ALL-TIME TOTALS Games: 985 Record: 542-391-52 (283-147-27 at home) MAC Record: 284-186-13 BGSU points: 21070 (21.3909 points/game) Opponent points: 18158 (18.4345 points/game) RANDOM GAMERANDOM GAME" "Free range Auodad hunting in West Texas 4 private ranches from 10,000-350,000 acres In West Texas, you literally step back in time on this hunting adventure. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious ranches in all of west Texas. It's rare to have the opportunity in today’s world of sub-dividing ranches to hunt one of this size. Its enormity is difficult to grasp. The ranch supports a healthy population of Auodad sheep.Challenging and smart, these sheep rival the Desert Bighorns in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico for trophy and quality of the hunt. Over the years, some of the rams taken while glassing and spotting and stalking have exceeded 32"" in length. This ranch will have rams that go into the 34"" range. Average is 28""- 32"". Make NO mistake, a free-ranging Aoudad is NOT easy to hunt. They are quite elusive and a great trophy to have. They simply are a treat to hunt (if you enjoy hunting). The rut occurs in September/October and we have seen a lot of sheep on the ranch over the years from October to March. There are only 4 rams harvested each year on guided hunts. Rates: Cost ranges depending on ranch. 1x1. Deposits are 50% down and 50% 45 days prior to the hunt date. Please call for pricing. Hunt Includes: 2x1 guide, meals, drinks, transportation and lodging. Dates: 3 full days, Sept/Oct/Jan/Feb/March/April of each year Guided hunt includes lodging, meals, transportation and drinks are provided. Auodad and Bighorn Sheep Hunts Free Range - Fair Chase Our Aoudad (Barbary Sheep) hunts take place in the mountains of West Texas. This area has some of the largest parcels of uninhabited land left in the lower 48 states. The total amount of private land hunted equals up to 350,000 acres. Our outfitter only takes 4 rams per year from the ranch on guided hunts. The ranch is a sheep hunter's delight. Rough and rocky and hasthe typical desert habitat. Please note: This is true mountain hunting at it's finest! Taking quality rams is no accident. You have to be hunting where the gene pool is excellent and on large properties that have had little hunting pressure. Hunters see good numbers of sheep on these hunts. It is also very important to note that these sheep have been wild and free ranging since the mid-1940s. We consider the Barbary Bighorn to be a native species as they have been roaming the Southwest mountains for over 60 years. The ranch has low rolling hills to steep mountainous terrain. It will help to be in shape, because half of this hunt will be on foot in the mountains. The elevations range from 4500-7000 feet. The gear that you need to bring is your rifle, binoculars, day bag or light backpack, and personal gear You will stay in a modest ranch quarters. A good light rifle in calibers from 270-300 mag will do fine. A well broken in pair of leather boots with a good vibram sole is a must. All of these rams harvested average 9- 10 years of age. These hunts are 4 days in length and are fully guided with two hunters to one guide. Non hunters are welcome for an additional fee. Temperatures will range from 20-85 degrees. Hunt Dates: mid-September through March (Call for Schedule) Outfitter and his guides are not just guides, they are mountain sheep guides. He knows how to locate and stalk big mature rams. He uses the highest quality optics (Zeiss & Leica) to locate and evaluate trophy rams before he attempts a stalk. He can tell from 1-2 miles away the difference between a big mature ram (10+ years) vs a lesser ram. Once he locates a trophy ram, he knows how to get you into position and finish the job. Javelinas may also be taken on this hunt if time permits, at an additional charge. Make plans to be hunting sheep mid-September through March. This is the best value for a free-range trophy sheep hunt in North America. WARNING: Mountain Sheep hunting is the most addictive hunting sport in the world for the true hunter!!!" 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"A couple of students requested a “fun” math problem. They explored a scenario of “multiplying” rabbits where the solution ended up being the Fibonacci sequence. After a few failed attempts, a table proved to be an efficient way to keep track of the different aspects of the problem and allow the students to arrive at the correct solution. They certainly looked like they had fun! " "Setting the Tone for a H.O.G.® Chapter During my Directorship of First State Chapter from 2009 through 2011 I incorporated a team approach to decision making. Since I don’t carry the full burden of decison making you may wonder then: what is the role I play? What does a Director do in a team environment? There are many things I do most of which are routine tasks that could be delegated. Most people expect me to know the limits, rules, liability and laws that we have to follow and they rely on me to answer their questions on what we can and can not do. I am an information junky on these sorts of things and kind of enjoy that part of the job; but if I had to choose one key element of leadership that I can not delegate it would have to be “setting the tone”. The mood, attitude and personality of the group as a whole is affected from the top down. If as the leader I came across as strict and set down a dozen rules and bylaws with penalities the group would take on the same persona. Everyone would become a bunch of cranky mizers, we would not be perceived as fun and our group would not grow. The chapter would become rigid and particpation would drop. Members would quit and the group would not floursih. The most important thing I do is set the tone. When I am in the spotlight and all eyes are on me I impress upon the organization that our priority is on having fun in a responsible manner. We are welcoming to new people. Making everyone in the group feel special is of utmost importance. We treat everyone like family from the first day they walk in the door. No one is treated like a newbie. The chapter exists for the benefit of the members at large and to that extent the leaders are servents of the group. When the dealership provides dinner for the chapter Diana and I jump up and start serving out the food even though we haven’t had dinner yet and we don’t eat until the last H.O. G. is fed. That attitude of caring for each other and serving each other permeates the whole group and creates a positive environment for everyone. Being appreciative of the support from our sponsor, the participation of our members, the dedication and hard work of our volunteers, the time and effort taken by our officers and road captains is always recognized publicly and leads to greater support, dedication, hard work and participation. The end result is lots of fun for everyone who is receptive to the mantra: Ride and Have Fun! I strive to set the tone for a responsible, fun loving, caring and appreciative organization that loves to ride their motorcycles. I hope that future leaders of First State and leaders of other H.O.G. Chapters and riding clubs read this and it leads to further success, happiness and participation worldwide. Good stuff. Just the way it should be. I try to live this whole post everyday…this is what it’s all about. Agreed. Lead by example." "They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. A friend of mine…regularjoe on Flickr…took a picture recently of a train on the tracks. Ever since then…I have been on the lookout for a similar situation because I absolutely love that picture. As I was driving through Panama City yesterday, I saw this train preparing for departure from a large industrial site. It was the perfect opportunity so I stopped for a couple of shots. Ideally, this shot would have taken place during a different hour, but the overcast setting seemed to add a little something for me. Shot with a Nikon D80 with the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-135mm1:3.5-5.6G ED lens. What do I think about when I see this image? I find with many creative mediums (my active blogging being one of them), you tend to imitate styles that you find appealing as you search for your own look or voice. This is one of the easiest ways to get started with creative forms of expression like blogging or photography. There is a lot of great work out there, and as you find pieces or sites that you feel an attachment to…use that as a basis to start your own journey. As you imitate (not copy) others, you will find what works for you and continue to expand on that. Over time, you will have found your own voice, look, connection that defines more of who you are…rather than the artist/blogger you were originally imitating. The important factor to remember here is that by imitating…you are doing. You aren’t sitting around talking about that magical day in the future when you might actually try to start something of your own. You are out testing your voice or look actively in search of your unique characteristic that will stand you out from the crowd. You are preparing for your creative future by feeding off the creativity of others. How are you supposed to know what your look or voice is going to be if you don’t try? Prepare for the future and experiment…" "Party Phreaks Originally from Zambia, Africa the Party Phreaks have made music that has indeed garnered attention and interest from Party Lovers everywhere. There is no genre they will not include no matter whether it is Pop, Rock, R & B, Dance Electro, House or Hip Hop. The group landed their first record deal with Westside Records in 2011. Their debut CD “Party Time” was soon followed in 2012 with a publishing and distribution deal through the British Label, Red Admiral Records. Party Phreaks music is finding its way in the dance and party world and their social networks are beginning to reflect this fact. A month ago the group was ranked #1 on REVERBNATIONS Manchester, UK charts for (Dance / Pop & Hip – Hop / RnB & Rock). They are currently holding at #7 as of this writing. The group also has over 3,100 likes on their Facebook page and growing. Now it’s time to hear a bit from the band themselves. Hi, my name is Zozi Jones and I am the ‘Party Phreaks ‘bandleader. I rap and I sing but most of the times I do both, I like to call it Rapsing, plus I am also a song writer…the kind that writes from the heart (if you know what I mean). Music has been an emotional roller coaster for me, especially at the time my style of rapping and singing was not recognized as a talent. I started writing songs at the age of 13. In 2009 I met my best bud Moomba Hamukwala aka M.R Sippin who believed I was the greatest rapper alive. Together we set the hood on fire with our rap music, and even though our music then was all about pain and life situations, the hustle and the grind we also kept the fun part of music. I later met F.Biko and we worked hand in hand looking for everything from band members to publishers to labels. I am pleased to say it was a miracle and a blessing to find three other members to round out the Party Phreaks. F. Biko here and I am a guitarist, member and producer for the group. I first produced Zozi Jones’, ‘Soldier On The Battle Field’ and ‘Devil Dance In The Morning’. We then proceeded to write a party love song called ‘Loving Her Tonight’. Although it was destined for a national television program we decided to keep the song and create a band that represented all the party people around the world. I love the experience of being a Party Phreak. Work, Party, Work, Party….it’s your girl Kassy. I was born in a small town called Kabwe and my pretty mom taught me the best lessons of life a daughter could ever learn. I took all she taught me to heart and it has served me well. So, it is no surprise that I am still mama’s little perfect girl. I love wearing heels, a perfect hobby for me because I really love shoes (heels to be specific…Lol). My favorite color is pink and a little black too. I like to make myself look beautiful but most importantly I am comfortable in my own skin. Come rock – a – party with us! So I’m the girl they call Luna, and they say I started singing before I could learn how to crow. I am a happy person and I love having a good time. I like to see things positive, colorful and I love to look for the fun side of life. I am the second to last born in my family but the youngest female. Can you say protected by fences! Some people say I’m crazy and weird but I just say “thanks for noticing” lol. I love being a Party Phreak, Halla xoxo Hi, I am A.R the newest member of the Party Phreaks. I love the music, the energy and being in this fun group. Keep the party going and make sure you’ve got plenty of Party Phreaks music on hand! Party Phreaks Good Time music will get the attention of Party Lovers everywhere. No matter what color, creed or country. We all love to Party!" "Not all types of innovation are created equal when it comes to the transformation taking place today in the industrial manufacturing sector. A new report series, Innovation in Industrial Manufacturing, by Deloitte about innovation in industrial manufacturing shows that patent-based innovation – in both business process improvement and new product development – has become a key marker for how industrial companies are leveraging their research and development budgets to remain competitive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In the report series, Deloitte reviewed the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filings and citations of 43 Fortune 100 industrial manufacturers, between 2006-2018, and found important insights into how companies are investing in R&D, how digital technology is developing in the sector – specifically “exponential technologies” such as 3D printing, blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, and so on – and outlines “winning approaches” to innovation for manufacturers. Highlights from Deloitte’s USPTO analysis, include: - Patents in exponential technologies have consistently represented the majority share of overall patents filed by industrial manufacturers (59% in 2018). In fact, such patents nearly doubled between 2006-2017. - Industrial companies are frequently combining two or more exponential technologies through their patented innovations, and IoT-related patents are often at the nexus. - There could be a “sweet spot” for R&D investment that yields the greatest intensity of patent-related innovation for industrial companies. Pathways to faster innovation for industrial manufacturers: - Focusing on exponential technologies and applying them in different combinations to innovations in both process and product can help industrial companies get an edge over their competitors. - Complementing a long-term internal innovation strategy with shorter-term external moves, such as through inorganic growth, for innovation can help manufacturers balance their R&D investments to deliver a continuous cycle of innovation. - Applying a variety of external approaches – ranging from acquisitions, joint ventures, public-private alliances, to technology-based industry consortia – strengthens industrial manufacturing companies’ capabilities quickly and effectively. - Consider the split of patent-driven research that is focused towards product innovation vs process innovation. - The study showed an increasing gap between the patents related to process innovations and products (43 percent in 2018). - This is expected to be increasingly important as industrial companies advance along the digital maturity curve." " " "Britain's Climax Blues Band didn't waste any time following up their self-titled debut in 1969 (dropping the moniker The Climax Chicago Blues Band), as they once again entered EMI's Abbey Road studios and put together Plays On, a highly adventurous and varied affair that saw plenty of new elements starting to creep into their once straight Chicago styled blues sound. The band had then slimmed down to a five-piece, consisting of Colin Cooper (vocals, sax, harmonica, bamboo whistle), Peter Haycock (guitars, vocals), Arthur Wood (keyboards), Derek Holt (bass, Mellotron), and George Newsome (drums). It was at this juncture that the band started to experiment with rock and jazz, and mixed with their already formidable blues chops the results on Plays On are quite spectacular. Esoteric Recordings continues on with the CBB reissues, giving this one stellar, crystal clear sound and another info packed booklet. The album opens up with the lengthy jazz-fusion instrumental ""Flight"", a scorching piece highlighted by tasty interplay between all the players, especially Cooper's collection of reeds and Haycock's guitar. It must have been quite puzzling for fans of their blues soaked debut to pop on Plays On and hear this blast of awesome jazz to kick off the record. ""Hey Baby, Everything's Gonna Be Alright, Yeh Yeh Yeh"" sees the band returning to gritty blues, complete with scalding guitar solos from Haycock, but they go right back to jazz with a Latin flavor on the engaging ""Cubano Chant"", featuring some tight grooves, nimble piano, and some wild bamboo whistle lines from Cooper (who needs a flute, right?). On ""Little Girl"" the band add in some meaty rock riffs & organ to their blues base, another killer instrumental that also sees Cooper deliver some great sax melodies. Wood tosses in the theme from '2001: A Space Odyssey"" using organ, Moog, & Mellotron on the spooky, psychedelic piece """"Mum's the Word"", a track for all the prog lovers to seek out, before the slide guitars from Haycock lead in the raunchy ragtime blues of ""Twenty Past Two/Temptation Rag"". Emotional, slow blues with yearning vocals can be heard on ""So Many Roads"", while the upbeat organ/guitar vehicle ""City Ways"" has plenty of swing and groove to it. The final tune on the album, ""Crazy Bout My Baby"" reminds of the material from the debut, and has a certain 'Peter Green era-Fleetwood Mac' feel to it. Once again, Esoteric has unearthed some scorching bonus tracks here on this reissue; ""Like Uncle Charlie"" is a bluesy hard rocker complete with red-hot guitar licks from Haycock and an almost proggy middle section filled with sumptuous organ and layers of psychedelic vocals, and ""Loving Machine"" also sees the band rocking harder, driven by Haycock's stinging lead guitar.""Dance of the Mountain King's Daughter"" is another stab at jazz for the band, and has an almost Frank Zappa feel to it, but it's a shame the song isn't longer. There's also another mix of the Allman Brothers Band influenced ""Flight"" for good measure. Though the band would go on to even greater heights with albums like Gold Plated, Flying the Flag, Sense of DIrection and others, Plays On is Climax Blues Band at their 'risk taking' best, as they basically said 'to hell with anything remotely commercial' and just went for it here. As such it's their most complex offering from a musical perspective, easily appealing to jazz-fusion, rock, prog rock, and blues fans alike. Incredible stuff! by Pete Pardo Tracks 1. Flight - 7:52 2. Hey Baby, Everything's Gonna Be Alright, Yeh Yeh Yeh - 4:24 3. Cubano Chant (Ray Bryant) - 5:35 4. Little Girl (Graham Bond) - 3:00 5. Mum's The Word - 3:45 6. Twenty Past Two, Temptation Rag (Cooper, Haycock, Holt, Wood, Newsome, Henry Lodge) - 3:20 7. So Many Roads (Marshall Paul) - 6:34 8. City Ways - 3:21 9. Crazy 'Bout My Baby (Haycock, Cooper, Holt, Newsome, Wood, Richard Jones) - 6:13 10.Like Uncle Charlie - 4:14 11.Loving Machine - 2:26 12.Dance Of The Mountain King's Daughter - 2:35 13.Flight (First Mix) - 7:28 All songs by Peter Haycock, Colin Cooper, Derek Holt, George Newsome, Arthur Wood except where stated. The Climax Blues Band *Colin Cooper - Vocals, Saxes, Harmonica And Bamboo Whistle *Peter Haycock - Vocals, Guitars *Arthur Wood - Keyboards *Derek Holt - Bass Guitar, Mellotron *Richard Jones - Bass Guitar *George Newsome - Drums" "I have sold a property at 8000 Nixon in Chilliwack. Overlooking the Falls Golf cours and offering outstanding Valley views. Existing development of building lots for housing and townhomes virtually next door. Services nearby. The City of Chilliwack official Community Plan supports development of this area as part of the Eastern Hillsides expansion. 10 minutes to full shopping, schools and medical services. Buy now, develop now or hold for a short time to realize substantial upside. Property has two road frontages and a number of benches, ideal for development." "Junee Roundhouse Museum Location The museum is located on Harold St in Junee NSW, as seen on the map below: JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps. However, it seems JavaScript is either disabled or not supported by your browser. To view Google Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again." "From my book, Queen Victoria's Descendants: ""Following his divorce from Princess Christina, Prince Andrej married Princess Kira of Leiningen, the third child of the 6th Prince of Leiningen and Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia, and yet another descendant of Queen Victoria. Kira and Andrej were married in September 1963, but the announcement of their marriage was not made until after the birth of their first son, Karl Wladimir, the following March. A second son, Prince Dimitri, was born a year later. A few months after Dimitri's birth, Prince Andrej and Princess Kira adopted a four-year-old girl, Lavinia Maria, who was, in fact, Kira and Andrej's natural daughter, born in 1961 when Andrej was still married to Princess Christina. The adoption was a formality to give the little girl a new surname. Crown Prince Alexander, as Head of the Family, has recognized Lavinia as a Princess of Yugoslavia. "" and from one of the footnotes: Lavinia Maria Lane was born at 12 Avenue Road, St. John's Wood, London. No father's name appears on her original birth certificate; her mother's name is given as Kira Lane. She is the natural daughter of Princess Kira of Leiningen and Prince Andrej of Yugoslavia and acknowledged as Prince Andrej's daughter. After the couple's marriage, Lavinia was adopted by her natural parents to avoid a scandal within the family. The adoption became official on November 15, 1965. Kira Karageorgevich, late Lane, formerly Leiningen is the name listed on Prince Dimitri's birth certificate. Both Dimitri and Lavinia were born at l2 Avenue Road, while Prince Karl Wladimir was born at the Royal Northern Hospital, Islington. HRH Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, as Head of the Family, has confirmed that Lavinia Marie (the middle name was changed from Maria to Marie in the adoption because of a misprint on the original certificate) is entitled to the style and title of HRH Princess of Yugoslavia. Thus, Lavinia is recognized as a member of the Serbian royal family as HRH Princess Lavinia. 6 comments: Marlene, I know you have much better knowledge of this than me but I have read that she is the daughter of a relationship Kira had with a doctor. Her son Karl Wladimir said his mother worked as a nurse so I assumed that this was right. I only have seen a very small picture of her online and didn't see a resemblance. Did someone in the family confirm her actual heritage? Bea Bea Lavinia is Andrej's daughter. Yes, Prncess Kira confirmed to me (as did Lavinia) about Andrej being the father. He was having an affair with Kira at the time he was charging his first wife with adultry. Kira did work as a nurse, but being a nurse does not mean you sleep with the doctors. I was the first to clarify Lavinia's situation as I obtained her original birth certificate, plus extensive correspondence with the family, including Kira. Thank you for clarifying, there are many inaccuracies on these subjects. I do think it is funny as you pointed out Andrej accused his first wife of adultery. Hello Bea, I am Ralf and I know the royal family Karageorgevich quite well because I grew up in Portugal in 1970-1977 and I went in Cascais (Portugal) with HRH Karl Wladimir also called Wladi, and Prince Dimitri also called Mito in an English kindergarten and I was often invited to birthday and fancy dress party. HRH Princess Lavinia Maria Lane was called Bina. They lived in Torre and later in London, near Finchley road. There they had a flat which was bought from her family from Amorbach. But unfortunately the family lived there from social office. Waldi always tried to help the family. I know he once worked in a travelagency. In Portugal he always played on a swing and said he wanted to become Pilot. As my mother knew that the social background in London was not so easy for the family, my mother invited Wladi and Mito to Düsseldorf (Germany) to spend summer holiday with me at our place. We had swimming pool and big garden. For a long time now I didn't know about their whereabouts and how they are until I suddenly met Wladi at Düsseldorf Airport and later I heard that Princess Kira of Leiningen died in 2005. Unfortunately I couldn't find out where she is was set to rest in peace. I like to tribute my respect. Perhaps you can help. If you like to know more, you are welcome to reply, many thank's Ralf Hello Bea, I would like to know if you could tell me where I can find the final rest of Princess Kira of Leiningen? I knew her and the family quite well when they lived in Portugal and London. I would like to give my respect to Princess Kira. I know HRH Karl Wladimir also called as Wladi and Prince Dimitri called as Mito and HRH Princess Lavinia Marie Lane called as Bina. Would be great if you could help, many greetings, best Regards Ralf from Germany, Düsseldorf. Bea is a reader of the blog, not the writer. I am friends with wladi and his wife. Princess Kira is buried in the chapel of Schloss Waldleiningen." "Do you remember when you were at school and your teacher asked you to keep a journal and write everything (and anything) under the sun? Did you enjoy that part of your life? I DIDN’T… and ironically, I was part of the journalism class back then (plus points for curricular activity and it’s an actual subject in our curriculum). I felt intimidated by people who love and write good articles. My best friend is a very good feature writer. She has an innate gift of conveying concisely her point at any topic that were given to her. 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Chancellor: Rev Fr John Strittmatter SCJ, PO Box 168, Middelburg 5900. Tel: (049) 842 1587 Fax: (049) 842 4292. For further information, please go to the Diocese of De Aar. HISTORY On 24 March 1953, this Territory (formerly included in the Aliwal Diocese) was made a Prefecture and entrusted to the American Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. The Rt Rev Mgr AJ Dettmer SCJ was appointed the first Prefect Apostolic. By decree of the Holy See, dated 13 April 1967, the Prefecture was elevated to the status of a Diocese. The boundaries of the Territory are: Aliwal Diocese to the East, Kimberley Diocese to the North, Keimoes Diocese to the Northwest, Oudtshoorn to the Southwest, and Port Elizabeth to the South. The diocese comprises Britstown, Colesberg, De Aar, Graaff-Reinet, Hanover, Hopetown, Middelburg, Murraysburg, Noupoort, Philipstown, Richmond and Strydenburg districts. Former Bishops: Rt Rev. Joseph De Palma SCJ was consecrated first Bishop of De Aar on 19 July 1967. Died February 2, 2005. Rt Rev. Frederick Lobinger was Apostolic Administrator from 13 March 1988 to 30 April 1992. Rt Rev. Joseph Potocnak SCJ, appointed Bishop of De Aar on February 12, 1992, ordained Bishop May 1, 1992 and retired 23 September 2009. Rt Rev Adam Musialek SCJ appointed Bishop of De Aar on 17 July 2009 and ordained Bishop on 24 September 2009. Area: 67 248 sq km. Tot Pop: 164 000 Cath. Pop: 5 786" "For a moment when I woke up this morning, I forgot where I was. I imagined I was at home in bed and my head went straight to what day is it?…what schedule do I have to follow? Just for a moment. And then my eyes adjusted and took in the room. And then just like that I realized where I was. And why. So here I sit in a lonely Kansas hotel room thinking about the last 24 hours. I want a do over. My older sister is gone. She is gone. I had to say that to my brother yesterday. I had to tell my family. I had to call everyone. I had to fill out papers. Take charge. I flew to her side because I wanted to be here 'just in case', but man, oh man. I never thought it would really be the case. She never go the chance to fight her cancer. For whatever reason, she was taken from us far too soon. I will struggle with that FOREVER. I keep trying to wrap my head around the many coincidences about yesterday that seemed to fall into place and make that day 'work' for what happened. Justify it. How it just so happened that I had to put off my trip to L.A. for another time. How it just so happened that my brother and his wife were up in Wisconsin visiting my parents so that THANK GOD, somebody was with them. But try and explain that to her children. God, those mysterious ways are evident – but I don't understand. Just like that she is gone. So I will go through periods of wracking sobs and really functional moments and I will get done what needs to get done. I didn't know I was saying goodbye to her, when my last words to her were, 'I love you'. I just didn't know. But I thank God for working through me so that I will hold that one memory close forever. I thank God I was here. But at present that's all I've got for Him. I love you, Carole. I am so sorry, Sally Lynn. I can’t imagine how hard it is to lose a sibling. In time you will come to realize what a true blessing it is that you were by her side. When my father passed, things also just seemed to fall into place to allow my mom, my brother and I to all be at his bedside, in our home. We take great comfort in that. As “luck” would have it, my cousin who is a nurse (and works for Hospice) just happened to arrive for a visit shortly before he passed. I’m not sure she had ever visited the house before that. Thankfully, she was present and guided us all through that needed to be done. I don’t know what we would have done if she hadn’t there. I truly believe God sent her to us. And I believe God sent you to be with your sister. Take comfort in that. Prayers and Hugs for you family. I understand your grief so much. I lost my mom in Dec…just like that. No warning, no reason. At 59 she died in her sleep. 3 weeks before was supposed to see her overnight and I got so incredibly sick that I had to stay for 5 days. That awful pneumonia was a blessing because it is the last time she hugged me,cared for me, laughed with my children and made me feel safe and comforted. Sometimes blessings are wrapped up in something very ugly. I still do not understand and I cry EVERY SINGLE DAY for her. I only find comfort in signs that she leaves me. It is never enough, but I love her for reaching to me from beyond her beautiful paradise in heaven. Someone once told me they would never wish their loved one back for they are at the feet of the Lord. I’m not there, but I strive to be that unselfish. I wish comfort to you and your family. Especially her children. I know their pain, but they must have more because I am blessed to have had my mom for 39 years. The road is long and painful. I don’t think it ever gets better, but I have heard you learn to deal better. I hope you get many signs from her and find comfort in each other. Peace to you all! My mom fought cancer for almost 5 months and I lost her when I was 24. It’ll be 6 years this week and I still miss her terribly everyday. When she passed, I had to be the strong one because my older brother, being in the medical field, thought there was more he should have done and blamed himself. Being that hubby is military, we weren’t there when she passed, but I was able to be with her and take care of her for the summer before her passing. When I left the hospital to go home, I said goodbye and I love you to Mom, I had no idea I it would be the last time…Dad told me later on that Mom knew and had a really rough night the night I left. I thank God that my brother and his three kids (Mom’s precious grandkids) were able to be there to comfort her before she passed. My brother had the duty of making the late night call to me to tell me of my Mom’s passing and he has told me it was one of the hardest things he has ever had to do. I take comfort in the fact that Mom is not in pain and is with my grandparents and her baby brother, watching over us from Heaven. It definitely does not get any easier to deal with this, but you do learn to deal with the grief better. Sending prayers to you and your family in this time. I wish you all comfort during this time. I, too, believe, God wanted you to be with your sister before her passing and it is a wonderful thing that you were. She will be with you always, looking down on you and yours. Take care. So sorry for your loss and may God be with you to continue to guide you if only through the pain of your loss. Sally Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God continue to give you strength to accomplish what you need to at this time. But don’t forget you will need to take time to grieve when it is time. Sandra I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I knew something more to say but I don’t other than I am so sorry. I lost my oldest sister this past January. No warning. She was 58 Sally Lynn. I’m 55. She was always there. She had just retired 3 days before and was looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren. I wasn’t there when she left to be with our Heavenly Father. There is a hole that cannot be replaced and I still reach for the phone to call her; to tell her something funny or to cry on her shoulder. She is in a better place now. She is with my Mom; she was taken from us much too soon. My sister missed her terribly. They are both happy now with our Lord and that gives me a measure of comfort. God Bless you Sally Lynn and your Family. <3 I cannot fathom how you are feeling right now. Just know that I am thinking of you and your family and if there is anything I can do to ease your burden, please don’t hesitate to ask. Love and Hugs, Lisa thoughts and prayers so sorry for your loss I am so sorry for your loss, Sally. I simply cannot imagine. I don’t believe in coincidences. God’s hand was on all of you as the day proceeded. And He will continue to love you and comfort you. Take care My very deepest and heartfelt sympathies. To lose someone is never easy, but to lose them when you weren’t even expecting it? Well, it must be the hardest thing to bear. ((hugs)) I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a sibling, especially a close one. I am so glad you were there. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is totally broken for you. I am so happy that you had that last moment but so sad that you had to have that last moment. Much love to you in the days ahead (and always). so sorry for your loss. there is a special bond between sisters that only a sister can understand. i know that day is coming for me, i am loosing my sister slowly to alzheimer’s." "You guys. . .I cheated. The recipe that I'm going to be posting here has almost nothing to do with the actual recipe presented in the cookbook. I got this week's cookbook a couple weeks ago, and I was really excited about it. Italian Intermezzo (Menus and Music) came from my favorite used bookstore, and was really cool because it comes with a CD of Italian music. Apparently, this is a whole series of cookbooks that come with corresponding CDs. When I put the CD in the player, Dennis was skeptical, but then it turned out to be really nice background music while I cooked. A couple of the songs I recognized from. . .Bugs Bunny cartoons, but for the most part, they sounded like you were floating down the river on a gondola. 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This recipe was. . .let's just say inspired by the cookbook rather than being adapted from it. (In other words, I cheated like it was my job.) It looked weird on a plate by itself, so the picture you'll see is of the gnocchi and the Caesar Salad I made a few weeks back. The combination was delicious, and so flavorful, and one of these days, I'm going to have to make my own gnocchi and see if it comes out as well. Porcini-Infused Gnocchi withInspired by Italian Intermezzo (Menus and Music) Truffled Fonduta Sauce (Or. . .Gnocchi and Cheese Sauce) Truffled Fonduta Sauce (Or. . .Gnocchi and Cheese Sauce) Serves: 2 or 3 Ingredients: 1 package pre-made gnocchi (I know, I KNOW) 1 cup cream 8 oz. shredded cheese (I used mozzarella and cheddar) Prepare the gnocchi and stop judging me. Heat the cream over medium heat and mix in cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts. Toss sauce with prepared gnocchi. Make a salad. Eat all that and be amazed by how something so simple can be so ridiculously delicious. Oh my goodness. That looks fantastic. And SIMPLE! What brand of gnocci did you use? Did it come pre-porcini-infused? It didn't have any porcini involved, actually. The gnocchi was the only kind they had at Trader Joe's. It had red on the label. I will DEFINITELY be buying that again." "Sarasota County's NPDES co-permittees include the four incorporated municipalities within its geographic boundaries, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). District 1 of the FDOT is responsible for construction and maintenance of state highways in Sarasota County, including stormwater conveyances on state-owned right-of-way. 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The States vary a very great deal in size, the great trans-Salween State of Kengtung is by very much the largest, its area has been estimated at 12,000 square miles, but as an exact map is only now being prepared by the Survey of India, it may be more or less more people than many miles of wooded or rocky hills. The richest State is Hsipaw, which has a rapidly increasing revenue, amounting now to between A25,000 and A30,000. Yawnghwe, in the Southern Shan States, comes next with about half this amount. The great State of Kengtung, with its wilderness of hills, does not reach A10,000. Tawngpeng, the tea-growing state, is the only other which reaches nearly A10,000 a year. Of the others, seven have A2,000 a year or more ; seven exceed A1,000 a year ; nine have more than A$00 revenue, and fifteen do not reach that figure. The only State that does not reach A100 a year revenue is Namtok. The amount of tribute claimed by Government is roughly one third of the gross revenue. This gives GARDEN PARTY AT TAUNGGYI. Southern and Northern Shan States charges. There are thirty-eight Southern Shan States and five Northern. The Wa States belong technically to the Northern Shan States charge, but, like the Northern Kachin Hill tracts, are as yet unadministered, and have been very seldom visited. The five states of Karen-ni are under the control of the officer in charge of the Southern Shan States. Unlike the Shan States, however, they are not part of British India, and are not subject to any of the laws in force in the Shan States or in any other parts of the province. The Superintendent of the Southern Shan States, however, controls the election of chiefs and the appointment of officials and has the power of revising cases, besides generally influencing the administration of the five states. These are all small except Gantara-wadi, or Eastern Karen-ni, which covers 3,500 square miles, against the united area i33o square miles of the other four. The Shan chiefs are of three grades, a classification which we have inherited from the Burmese. These are (1) Sawbwas, (2) Myozas, and (3) Ngwegunhmus. The latter class are chiefs of the Myelat, the borderland between Burma and the Shan States proper. The Shans recognise only one title for chiefs: Saohpa, but there were great Saohpas and little Saohpas. The titles have no relation to the area or population governed by the chiefs. Thus the Yengan Ngwegunhmu possesses a good many more square miles than the Sawbwas of either Mong Pawn or Samka, though neither his population nor his revenue are so great. The Myoza of Mongkiing practically equals the Yawnghwe Sawbwa in extent of acres, but his revenue is five times less, though he has more than twice the population of the Sawbwa of Mong Pawn, and nearly six thousand more than Lawksawk, which has considerably over twice the number of square miles. These apparent discrepancies are due to the fact that we accepted the titles existing at the time of the annexation. Many comparatively minor chiefs then had high titles, because of their age, or because they had pretty sisters, or daughters in the Palace at Mandalay. A few Sawbwas have been created by the British Government since the annexation, and quite a fair number of Myozas, but this has been due to personal merit, rather than to large possessions or big revenues. All the chiefs in the Northern Shan States are Sawbwas. In the Southern Shan States there are few Sawbwas, with eighteen Myozas and ten Ngwegunhmus. Sawbwa is the Burmanised form of the Tai Saohpa, than this figure, which implies that it is the same size as Belgium. The next largest state is North Hsenwi, which has an area of 6,330 square miles, or within about a 1,000 square miles of gallant little Wales. The third is Hsipaw with its independent States, which cover 4,524 square miles. On the other hand some of the Ngwegunhmusa States are not much bigger than a large estate. Namtok has no more than 20 square miles, and Kyong only exceeds this by four square miles. The Myoza of Nawngwawn owns 42 square miles, and the Myoza of Mawnang two less, while the Red Karen Myoza of Nawngpalai has no more than thirty. The character of the country has a great deal of influence in the matter. A few miles of wet rice land are worth very much more and support far the impression that the country is a poor one, but it is quite wrong. It was not a poor country in the past, until Burmese mis-rule and civil wars brought about nearly complete ruin. 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If you wish to cancel your delivery at any time or have questions regarding this program please contact Rosemary Long at rlong@naschools.net or (508) 643-2104. Each month kitchen managers will receive a list of teachers who will be participating in this program and assemble the Harvest of the Month boxes to include above named items then deliver the boxes to the main office of their school. *For September only the Harvest of the Month box will be delivered on the third Wednesday (September 19th) Heather Baril is the food service director at the North Attleboro School District. We learned all about the new program she developed to help teachers integrate Harvest of the Month into the classroom. Procurement: The North Attleboro school district uses a variety of distributors for produce, including Nasiff , Costa , and Farm Fresh Rhode Island . Heather particularly enjoys working with Farm Fresh Rhode Island because Announcements / News Harvest of the Month Profile: North Attleboro Public Schools they track both the farms and the items they supply. With this information, she promotes local foods in her Harvest of the Month activities by indicating where the produce came from. Promotion & Implementation One of the most effective ways that Heather engages students with Harvest of the Month is through a classroom program she created called Harvest of the Month Boxes. At the start of the school year, she reached out teachers (and principals) by email and set up an online sign-up asking if they would like to receive a monthly Harvest Box, which includes, the Harvest of the Month featured product, trading cards, stickers, and activity recommendations. Teachers can pick them up in the front office of their school on the selected Harvest Delivery Day. Heather emphasized the importance of providing different colors and varieties of each Harvest of the Month product, and keeping them whole for students to see what they look like when they are unprocessed. This also allows for teachers to facilitate activities that allow kids to observe it from the outside, cut it open to see the seeds, and taste test it. The boxes have been so successful at the Martin School that the kitchen manager will frequently have conversations with students at lunch about the Harvest of the Month. Another way that Heather has created excitement and interest around the monthly harvest is with Chef Days. She has partnered with Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High Schoo l in Franklin and hosts a chef once a month to do a demonstration with students. Managers order the produce, and Heather will pick a simple recipe that includes the local food and simultaneously follows school lunch requirements. Based on student feedback, she adds it to the lunch menu. 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To find out, we reached out to Allison Persad, principal of The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria in Astoria, NY, and one of NASSP’s 2019 Digital Principals of the year; Gillian Grimm, a senior at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts in Las Vegas; and Jason Markey, principal of Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL. Principal Leadership senior editor Christine Savicky moderated the conversation. Savicky: What is student voice and choice, and has it changed at all during the pandemic? Persad: Student voice is the student being able to feel seen, affirmed, and have access to share their thoughts and create initiatives around subjects that they feel passionate about. That subject may be equity and the latest of the national movements, or something related to wanting to start a new organization or club, but they need to have the space and freedom to do that. Has it changed at all during the pandemic? At The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria [TYWLS], we have seen student voice evolve into new—and I would say powerful—spaces. We created opportunities for students to start clubs of their own—virtual clubs, because we obviously don’t have sports happening at the moment, and we are not in person. So, to build community, we told our students, if you want to start a club, here’s the process. And we had more than 50 students initiate and start organizations or clubs around passion projects. Recently, we also had seniors request to host their own town hall that was completely student led. They discussed ideas that they felt passionate about around equity. It was really a pinnacle moment for us, the idea that they wanted to lead, organize, create slides, norms, protocols, and take a student-led moment by the time they’re in their senior year. Grimm: From a student perspective, I see student voice as an avenue for students—my peers—to express concerns and opinions about the situations and environments that we are in. Students have a perspective on a lot of topics because they experience them differently from an educator or administration. By hearing that student perspective, adults get a ground-level approach. It also gives students the space to talk about those things that they feel are important, and it allows them to develop their ideas. Being heard not only among their other peers, but also with adults, is really important for students—to be heard as they grow into adults. During the pandemic, student voice has changed not necessarily in the principle itself, but perhaps the volume. The way it’s done has obviously had to adapt to our situation, which is what we do all the time—we adapt. I think it’s also given every type of student the opportunity to advocate for themselves and share what they feel, because not every student is the one who’s going to be the “involved” person. Just like cyberbullying, doing things behind a computer screen seems to open up more avenues for students to share their voice, but in this case, in a positive manner. Markey: We need to think about student voice across all aspects. In a curricular sense within each classroom, does a student have that ability to really understand that their voice is important, and have that space and kind of affirmation within the classroom to share their voice, and have that curricular choice within whatever they’re doing? Obviously, the confines are a little bit different across different curricular areas. Then, through our extracurricular programming, do they have that ability? And then finally—as Gillian was alluding to—when you get to a policy or whole-school level, do students really feel as if their voice is valued? Is it heard? Is it represented, and is it actively sought out? Those are the things that are really important. You don’t necessarily empower other people or empower students, but we need to create an environment in which they recognize that they’re empowered to speak up and to have a true place in how our schools operate both at the classroom level and at a whole-school level. When we look at how it’s changed during the pandemic, we’ve seen different students speak up, because things have become important to them that before weren’t issues. We may have students advocating for different techniques for remote learners or more in-person possibilities if they really feel strongly about that. We’ve seen different opportunities, and then we’ve certainly had to extend ourselves in ways through virtual town halls, virtual student advisory board meetings, question-and-answer sessions that I’ve hosted with the principal or different groups. We’ve done student focus groups through Zoom. We have had to expand on all of those. It’s created more participation in some of those events than we would have had if we were in-person and had to go to a specific room at a specific time. There certainly are some advantages that we’ve realized that we’ll hopefully carry forward post-pandemic. Savicky: Why is student voice important in education? Grimm: I am a student, but I also come from a long line of educators. Everybody in my family is an educator in some way. So, that has given me definitely a different perspective on education. As far as the importance of student voice in education, education in this aspect is student based. The teachers and staff are working toward providing the best education they can for the students and the best school culture. Since a school’s job is to provide the best education, hearing the different programs that the school’s implementing for the students and how that is actually affecting the students is very powerful. Producing something and seeing the result of what was produced, and getting that feedback, really helps to grow not only the school, but also those programs to better suit everybody involved. Markey: Simply, student voice should be fundamental in everything that we do. I’m in a new school this year—so I’m still getting to know my students—and getting students’ opinions has been a little challenging for me. I’m getting to know students virtually, mainly; we haven’t been in person too much this year. The majority of our students have been remote all year long. But going back to my past experiences, when I think back to every real positive change that has been impactful, it’s been driven by student voice in some fashion. When we remember the whole purpose of school is to really honor our young people that are attending there and develop schools that really serve them, then we need to be driven by their voice in a variety of different ways. Persad: It’s the continuum of being sure that students feel like they’re at the helm of changing everything within the arc of change. Specifically, I keep going back to this idea of diversity in voices and equity in approach, to Jason’s point, from everything from curriculum to structural changes within a school and even to hiring. I think it’s the role of the administration to make space for students to know that their voice matters. And that matters in the way we communicate to them that, “We want you to be at the table. Come sit with us. Come help us think about this. There are parts of it that we may be missing [and] maybe you have a better idea on how we can approach it.” That’s where our responsibility comes in. Savicky: How do you go about getting each student’s voice? Markey: Fundamentally, getting student voice is driven by creating an atmosphere where the students understand that the administration strongly believes in this. Every bit of messaging and communication that goes out—to students and parents—should affirm student voice and how important it is, because that opens the door. They really need to know that the administration constantly has an open door. It’s not only at the formal opportunities that are more structured, but that you’re truly available and open to listen at any point. It should be organic. It’s also really important to provide those structured opportunities, and it’s important to do that a number of ways. For example, we’ve done a lot of surveying this year, which is pretty traditional, to make sure that every student has the potential to answer. We’ve also done some deeper focus groups in both the summer and then again right before winter break; we did some extensive focus group discussions with smaller groups of students, and we opened it to everyone. Everyone had the ability to opt in to those. I also meet with the student advisory board, which is completely open so any student can join the student advisory board that chooses to, and I meet with them on a monthly basis. They completely drive the agenda; they run the meeting, and I’m there as a resource and then to take those discussions back to the Board of Education, our district leadership team, or our school leadership team—whatever [is needed] out of those conversations. It’s important to have a variety of structured ways, but then it’s also really important to honor those informal and open-door policies that you have as a school leader. Persad: Similarly, I find that the digital environment has presented—and encouraged, as matter of fact—more communication, because we’re not fighting against extracurricular activities. It’s allowed us to meet at-large more so and with easier strides. In terms of giving every student the opportunity to voice their opinion, I believe administration must make the space and be really intentional about revisiting topics. It’s not just a one-time, “OK, we’re going to meet,” and then we never hear about this again, but really creating structured and repeated efforts to include voice and make space for student-led conversations, town halls and, again, inviting students to each aspect of both the administrative lens of the work, as well as the specifics around student experiences in the school. Savicky: Gillian, how does your school go about getting student voice, and do you think those things that they’re doing are effective? Grimm: My school, in the physical [sense] when we used to actually go to school, did a really good job of making the administration seem open and friendly. It seemed like we were building a connection with them before coming to them with a concern. Creating that feeling is really important, which is harder to do virtually. Additionally, for newcomers, I believe it’s harder to know the output from administration. I’ve already built those relationships with those people, but for freshmen—or someone who is new to the school—who haven’t built that relationship, they don’t feel comfortable taking their concerns to administration. Many of the connections that I made were done so in the hallway or in the courtyard and being involved in different activities. During the pandemic, our student council has tried to be a vessel between administration and the students to share concerns. I don’t know of any time that there’s been a student-to-principal conversation like the other two principals have mentioned in my school situation; however, there’s definitely other ways that they’ve been getting student input that’s not necessarily direct. Savicky: How do you go about letting students know that they are being heard? Persad: Through communication. We have student newsletters co-designed by me and my student leadership team. We invite them to participate and lead everything from clubs, organizations, town halls, our hiring team. Students are always a part of our significant teams, including our equity team. We then make sure that we circle back to the things that matter to them. If a student has shared interest or concern around something that’s not happening in the school, we circle back and ensure that their intentions and their voice were heard, and we wait for them to ensure that they feel like we are moving in a direction that validates their wishes and concerns. Grimm: Definitely communication. Obviously not every single request or concern expressed from students can be met, but having that conversation “feel” to the request and answer really gives students hope. We do understand that there isn’t always a concrete “why” to why a request was denied or can’t be fulfilled, but communicating—making sure that the students are taking the time to voice their concerns and giving them validation that you have heard them—is key. That’s nice to hear. Students don’t always have requests; sometimes students just want to feel heard and express concerns. Administration just needs to communicate and create a supportive environment for students. Markey: There are two ways that you can do this, and certainly the communication that’s been discussed [is one]. For some of the hard conversations, where a student request has to be denied—like Gillian mentioned—we still need to articulate some reasons behind the decisions and provide further context. But it’s also really important to draw important themes from the student voice or recognize needs that have been brought to the surface, but not necessarily directly addressed. Another avenue that we don’t always think about is something might not have been a direct result of student voice or a student coming forward, but a decision was made really because of things that you learn indirectly from students. We have seen things bubble to the surface that have happened with our students, and we seek out their voice. When we make changes or start to look into things along those lines, it’s really important that we draw attention to the fact that what led us down this path was our focus on students and realizing what their needs are. It’s not always them proactively coming to us; we need to seek out their voice sometimes; we really need to connect the dots when we communicate around those issues. Savicky: Has the virtual format made listening or expressing student voice harder? Grimm: Yes. I am a face-to face communicator. Because we haven’t had that, communication and establishing connections have been a bit harder. However, I know that other students have really thrived in this format because they are behind a screen and don’t have to stand in front of an administrator in the lunch room. They can get online and fill out a form instead. Virtual learning has been a great vehicle for introverted or shy students to express their opinions. I find the online format makes it harder, but it’s also giving more students the opportunity to share. Markey: I believe we have incorporated more student voice in some ways, where they’ve been able to participate in some of the opportunities we set forward. But we are losing those organic, kind of happenstance opportunities to run into a student in the hallway when they see you, you see them and you strike up a conversation. It’s challenging to try to re-create that experience—you really can’t—in a remote sense, because they log in to one Zoom and log off another, and you’re not seeing those kind of exchanges in the hallway. So, that’s the greatest challenge, that you don’t have those kind of good, fortunate opportunities to just run into each other and strike up a conversation. Persad: As I mentioned, it’s been a little bit easier because we are not fighting against scheduling. What we’ve found challenging has been the connectivity of students with cameras on. I’m not sure if anybody else has found this to be challenging, but there are times in classrooms where I go in and maybe five cameras are on. We’ve been working on a policy on that, just connectivity on that format, but I think it’s reinforced the concept and idea. We already knew how much verbal cues and in-person cues matter, just seeing where someone’s eyes are, their hands, their body language, and how much that helps us to understand their place in a conversation. Those are certainly gaps that I’ve noticed. Savicky: Has the virtual format made incorporating student voice within a culturally diverse school harder? Markey: This is challenging because some of the things that may create difficulties are some of those hidden factors that you’re not always aware of. What we’ve tried to do is definitely reach out through our student associations. For example, we have a Pan-Asian American student society. We have a Black student union, and try to make sure through those sponsors who may be more connected to specific students. We reach out through our [Gender-Sexuality Alliance], to make sure that we’re being really representative when we are reaching out for student voice. We also aim to be inclusive. For example, when I look at the representation on the student advisory board, I wanted to make sure that we weren’t missing some really valuable voices and making sure it was as inclusive as possible. So, touching base with those sponsors who know some of those students best—again, with me being new here, that’s been particularly challenging—I really have to rely upon them. I think we need to be consciously focused on that to make sure we’re as inclusive as possible. Persad: We have 63 languages and ethnicities at TYWLS, so it’s been significantly important for us to start organizations this year, more so than we ever have in the past, that students have brought forth. That’s important to them. So, for the first time we have a Latinx club and our LGBTQ society. But it really is about creating a platform where we say to students, “This school is yours. It belongs to you. Your voice matters. We want to make sure that you are seen, heard, and affirmed. What do you need from us?” and have them initiate the things that matter the most to them. I feel like that’s what I found to be the most empowering thing a principal can do, and school leaders in general—including my leadership team—is to make space for it, then follow through on our word, and when we say that their thoughts matter and how can we support our students. What I’ve done in that case is assign and support teachers by asking teachers—and paying them—to be virtual club advisors. By respecting and honoring their own time and saying, “We have these 50 students who want clubs, so we need club advisors.” I then honor the fact that they are at home and going to work with these student leaders to launch new ideas and new clubs, staying in line with, of course, what’s considered appropriate, being led with integrity and honesty and, of course, the diversity of voices. My teachers were willing to do that and that’s where we found the most traction because the teachers are also feeling respected, and their time is being respected and honored. Grimm: Fortunately, going into this virtual world, my school has already had very strong groups, as the two other principals had mentioned, to represent the different diverse experience of my school. My school is right in the middle of downtown. Because it’s a magnet school, we have people bused in from every area of town, and it’s great. It makes a really unique environment where everyone is different, everyone’s situation is different, and we’re really able to celebrate that. I think that our administration does a really good job of acknowledging that as well. Obviously, we’re an art school, so we have that going for us, too. I think just that recognition, as had been mentioned before, of accepting those things and kind of celebrating those things, makes that environment for students to share issues and voice the things that they need to. I agree with what was said before, those strong foundations help. Savicky: What can principals do to encourage student voice and empower students in their schools? Persad: Some of the things that I have found have been most helpful are to again create the space, and consider the structures that are needed so the spaces and places feel open to everyone. Some of the things that we’ve done are the things I’ve mentioned with the clubs. Other things have been to send out Google forms for the entire school to be part of the various committees so it’s not just limited to any one person or group or grade—I’m a 6–12 school—and that includes parents as well, to be part of hiring, and including students to be part of equity. These are the major areas we’re working on this year. Being sure that everybody receives the opportunity and can share why they think they would be a good fit for whatever tool, program, or initiative we’re focused on. Grimm: Along with the welcoming and celebrating environment that the principal can have, I think that also utilizing what is in the school is very empowering for students, [and] using those students in a way to get that student voice and kind of feed the empowerment from the administration to different leadership groups to be able to reach more students, is incredibly important. In most situations, when you’re looking for student voice and giving feedback and 100 percent of the time—I guess it’s bold to say, but I would say 100 percent of the time—students are willing to work with the administration to improve whatever it is that they are speaking on, and that alone is very empowering and encouraging for students, to know that they can help. Not only are they heard, but they can help make that change in our school. We’re always happy to help. Markey: To be responsive and intentional. Responsive certainly when students bring forward ideas and concerns, as we talked about earlier, having that feedback loop with communication and really discussing why something happens, and if a change happens, drawing attention to the fact that the student perspective either brought up that change or was considered or was sought out. Then, we must be very intentional about carving out those opportunities to have students at the table. If you’re going to have committees reviewing safety policies or curricular committees, we must make entry points for students to be at the table as opposed to just following up with them or waiting for them to show up. There are times where that can really happen, and we can be intentional about that, whether that’s having school board representatives of students, being on some of the building-wide committees I talked about, or having a student advisory board or a student government that really acts as that go-between for the student body and the administration. We need intentional spaces to do that, but then we also need to be responsive when it happens in more of an organic sense so students can realize that they are empowered within our school. Savicky: Do you think that student voice will change because of the pandemic? Grimm: Absolutely. I think the entire virtual world, at the most basic level, has changed how everybody communicates. Students are no different. The virtual world has given schools and students the opportunity to find new avenues to get student voice and to be involved with students. With virtual learning, I know at least here—and I’m sure that it’s everywhere—everybody has something to say about virtual learning and the current situation. But I think that the better the school culture and the better students feel about sharing, the more constructive and positive the feedback will be. Markey: In a lot of ways, it’s going to bring additional validity to student voice, and students are going to realize that they had more opportunities, like we’ve all talked about, via Zoom and whatever online component they’re doing, to really have a voice. Hopefully, that will continue. Again, we need to be intentional about talking to them about what were the realizations that they had about their own learning. At times it was much more independent this year; what were some of the advantages of that? How can we incorporate those things into the future? What did we learn that we need to continue to work on in designing our schools to better serve them? Persad: Challenge breeds innovation. This environment’s forced us all, including the students, to find ways for them to paint their own kind of canvases and—including ourselves as administrators—thinking about connectivity. There’s a lot I think, like Jason, that I want to keep. There are gaps that I filled in in terms of closing loops on communication, both on the staff end and the student end, that I didn’t have in the past. So, for some aspects of the way I’ve communicated, I believe I’ve certainly gotten better. I just miss being in the hallway and outside in the morning, the morning hugs, in the afternoon just reading the faces, but I do think that we are stronger and better in terms of communication than prior to this pandemic." 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Be aware that the minimum down payment varies depending on the price of the property. For homes over $500,000, it’s 10% of the portion of the purchase price that exceeds $500,000. For homes over $1,000,000, the minimum down payment is 20% of the total price. Here’s an example. For a home priced at $600,000, the portion in excess of $500,000 is $100,000, so you’ll need a minimum down payment of $35,000 (5% of $500,000 plus 10% of $100,000). Tapping into your RRSP can be a good way to increase your down payment. The HBP can also help defray other costs involved in buying a home, like the land transfer tax. Here are some rules for the HBP: You don’t have to withdraw all the money at once. You can make multiple withdrawals under the program during the same calendar year. Good to know: If you’re entitled to the disability amount on your tax return, you (and any related persons helping you with the purchase) are exempt from the first-time buyer requirement. Don’t worry—it's not complicated. Here’s the strategy, step by step. Sign up for our newsletter to get recent publications, expert advice and invitations to upcoming events. Even with a modest balance in your RRSP, you can still take advantage of the HBP by opting for an RRSP loan. Here’s how it works: It’s important to plan ahead if you want to use this strategy. Your loan application may not be approved immediately, and you may need an accepted offer to purchase to get the loan. Tax refunds can take weeks or even months to arrive. This means that RRSP contributions should be made in December or January. Remember that this is still a loan that you'll have to pay back, with interest. In a perfect world, you'd already have enough money to buy your property. You might want to check out these savings strategies. Think about your beautiful new kitchen and resist that urge to get takeout! In short, the HBP can help boost your down payment, which means your mortgage payments will be less. Here’s a classic example of how to use the HBP. Beatrice wants to buy a condo for $350,000. She’s managed to put aside $35,000 for her down payment using systematic savings. However, she'd prefer to make a 20% down payment ($70,000) to avoid paying mortgage loan insurance. Thanks to the HBP, Beatrice can withdraw the remaining $35,000 from her RRSP. She’ll then have up to 15 years to pay it back, repaying at least 1/15th of the amount withdrawn each year. For a $35,000 withdrawal, that works out to about $2,333 per year. The first repayment will be due no later than December 31 of the second year after the withdrawal. Here’s an important point to remember: the last day that you can contribute to your RRSP is December 31 of the year you turn 71, so anyone over the age of 56 who wants to take advantage of the HBP should make sure that they have fully repaid the money they withdrew before that deadline. If not, they will be taxed on the remaining balance. Let’s imagine that Beatrice wants to buy the condo with Fred, who is also eligible for the HBP. They could both tap into their RRSPs and withdraw up to $70,000 to make the 20% down payment. However, they have to be common-law partners, married or have a child together. If they split up, Beatrice could use the HBP again to buy Fred’s share and keep the condo as her principal residence, provided that she meets certain conditions set by the Canada Revenue Agency. Remember that HBP repayments don’t affect your contribution room and can’t be deducted from your taxable income on your tax return. If you don’t manage to pay back the minimum amount required in a given year, you'll be taxed on it. All in all, tapping into your RRSP with the HBP can be a great way to achieve your dream of becoming a homeowner. Just make sure that it’s right for you, that you understand how it works and know the rules to follow. If you have any questions,." "Information for Students Are you a full-time college student looking to engage with established members of the Fuze, defense, and national security communities? If so, take advantage of the discounted student registration rate for the 64th Annual Fuze Conference. Discounted Rate: $75 We are an educational nonprofit that recognizes the importance of academic involvement in industry-related discussions, which is why we offer students like you the opportunities to: - Virtually network with long-time professionals and leaders from all corners of the defense industry - Make connections that could lead to future employment opportunities - Representation from foreign government for people interested in global affairs - Explore potential careers paths in an array of fields: science, technology, munitions, global affairs, munitions, military science, engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and more Don’t worry—it’s not required to have a background in the military or defense industry to attend this event. Please note, the discounted registration fee is for full-time college students only. How to Register Please e-mail Andrew Peters at apeters@ndia.org and include proof that you are a full-time student (for example, you may provide a transcript) in order to receive a discount code. Spread the Word Know a noteworthy student or group of students who you think would be interested in Fuze 2021? Please forward them this webpage and help to spread the word!" "Apply Today Application Requirements: Deadline: September 1, 2021 Training Begins: July 1, 2022 1. Submit application electronically using ERAS 2. NRMP match 3. Curriculum vitae 4. Personal statement 5. Medical school transcript 6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores (all 3 levels) 7. Three letters of recommendation 8. Preferred candidates will be board eligible or board-certified by an ABMS-recognized board Application and Qualifications: 1. Required qualifications for pediatric track: - completion of an ACGME-approved residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics or Pediatrics - board eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics or Pediatrics 2. Required qualifications for adult track: - completion of an ACGME-approved residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine - board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine - Please follow link to Christiana Care Health Systems website for more information on adult track. 3. Applicants from other subspecialty training programs could also be considered and are welcome to reach out to the program director. How to Apply: - Fellowship applications must be submitted online through the Electronic Residency Application Program (ERAS). Submitted applications should include three letters of recommendation (including one from a residency program director or current employer) and a curriculum vitae. - Interviews will be conducted in the fall. Questions About Applying Carly Levy, MD Program Director (302) 651-4863 carly.levy@nemours.org Racquel Richardson Fellowship Coordinator (302) 298-8820 racquel.richardson@nemours.org" "VINYL WINDOWS Milgard manufactures its own vinyl compound that contains no fillers, assuring quality and consistency over time. Moreover, Milgard vinyl windows & doors are virtually maintenance-free and offer vinyl windows to Corona residents. CORONA VINYL WINDOW & DOOR FRAMES recently developed a two-coat formulation of produces vinyl in controlled environments to exacting standards. Milgard windows and doors do not contain fillers. Milgard extrudes its own components and develop its own compounds with high quality titanium dioxide and stabilizers to ensure the final product is heat stable with high performance physical properties. All final products undergo extensive testing for quality and consistency." "Birth Photography FAQ I am truly excited that you are considering birth photography! It is genuinely the most amazing thing that I do, and I would love to have the opportunity to capture your birth story for you and your little one. As the most experienced birth photographer in Iowa, I've been asked a thousand questions about birth photography, and I'm happy to answer them all! If these FAQs don't answer your questions, don't hesitate to call or email. I would love to capture your birth story--genuinely, discretely, and beautifully! When should I book you for my birth? I would suggest booking me as soon as you have a due date! That is the best way to ensure that I can accept you as a birth client, before my schedule fills with other births or events that cannot be rescheduled. Of course, it is never too late to inquire about my availability. What do your packages include? All birth packages include 2 weeks of being on-call 24/7 for you, an unlimited amount of time photographing your labor and delivery, 1 to 2 hours of photography after delivery as you bond with your precious new baby, and some of your favorite high-resolution digital photos. Most packages also include a beautiful custom photo box to hold the best images from your birth story. See more details in the Birth Packages & Pricing section, including info about the FRESHbaby! session. Do the local hospitals allow a birth photographer in the room? There are no policies against having a birth photographer at any of the hospitals in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. I am very intentional about having a professional, respectful demeanor toward all staff and others in the room, and have been treated with tremendous professional courtesy in return. Do you shoot homebirths? Absolutely! I will shoot any homebirth attended by a midwife. My husband is hesitant (okay, maybe I am too) to have someone else in the delivery room. What should I tell him? Sometimes it's best to let the pictures do the talking. I suggest getting him to view a couple of my slideshows of birth stories. Most people who actually see what professional birth photography is all about -- that it is beautiful and tasteful and discrete -- have a hard time making an argument against it for their own baby. Why can't I just have my husband/nurse/doula/mother/sister/BFF take pictures? Training. Equipment. Experience. Dedication. I have a degree in fine arts, and have been trained in photography. I teach photography. I know photography. I have professional equipment that, coupled with the training and experience I have, can produce superior images, even in low-light situations and without a harsh flash. I have experience in shooting both in hospital rooms and homes. I have used photographs to tell the birth story of over a twenty little miracles! And I am dedicated to capturing your birth story in photos. I don't have another job to do. Your support persons should be hands-on supporting you, actually experiencing the moment, not watching your labor from behind the camera. Are you on-call ALL the time? When you inquire about booking my services, I will notify you of any events I have scheduled near your due date that cannot be changed (i.e. a conference, family vacation, etc.). Once I receive your deposit, I do not schedule anything that can't be postponed for the week before and the week after your due date, and am on-call 24/7 during that time. Of course, babies don't always cooperate with our scheduling, so even outside of that time period, I would do anything I could to attend your birth. When do we call you? I ask for as much ""heads up"" as possible if you think you might be in labor, and then stay in contact to make sure I get to the birth at the appropriate time (usually when you are about 5-6 cm dilated). Ideally, I arrive at the hospital/home during active labor to document the labor, the delivery, and the first hour or so after the birth. While you're shooting a birth, do you talk and interact or are you quiet? That very much depends on the situation and the client's preferences. I am naturally a pretty social person, but feel like I have good intuition and can read each situation well. If the parents are asking me questions, starting conversation, and talking with me, then yes, I talk. If not, I don't. How graphic are your pictures? I try to provide the most meaningful, yet tasteful, photos I can get. We will talk beforehand about what types of photos you do or do not want so that we are both on the same page. As far as what is taken, unless directed otherwise by the client, I take all the pictures I can. Some moms appreciate “crowning” pictures, others don’t. I can always go back and delete pictures later, with sensitivity toward modesty, but I can never go back and retake a picture I missed in the moment. Either way, I am very sensitive to what images (if any) a client would want shared in any way. Do you use a flash? Though I do have the very best equipment for shooting in low light, I don't typically use a flash. I feel like a dimly-lit birth at 3am should look like a dimly-lit birth at 3 in the morning, and preserving the authenticity of your birth story is important to me. I do make sure you know in advance that if you prefer a very dark room while you are laboring, that may interfere with my ability to get the highest quality of images. I also always carry a flash, just in case. We can discuss this before your birth to make sure I understand your preferences. What if my labor is really long? Do you have a time limit? No! Some labors are fast, some are slow. I am hired to photograph your birth, long or short. Ideally, I would like to be there for about 2 hours before the delivery, but the more births I photograph, the more I realize how truly unpredictable they are! If the labor is long, I often step out of the room and give you time to labor privately. Sometimes I will leave the hospital for a break, but am never more than a phone call and a few minutes away. What if I have to have a Cesarean? Whether scheduled or unscheduled, having a C-section can make photographing your birth even more important. I can capture the story of your little one's arrival that you, as the mom on the operating table, may not actually get to see for yourself! Whether or not I get in to the operating room to photograph your cesarean is usually up to the anesthesiologist and/or the OB to decide, but you and I can let them know how important it is to you that I be there. Even if I am unable to be in the room, there is a lot I CAN document that you will be thrilled to have captured. How do we go about hiring you? First, inquire about my availability surrounding your due date. Then I will ask you for a deposit to reserve your EDD, and provide you with a birth information form that gives me all the details of your birth. Can we meet beforehand? I highly recommend a pre-birth consultation so that we have a chance to meet, sign the contract, and to make sure we understand each others' expectations before I arrive in the delivery room. Although meeting in-person is best, it can be done via phone if necessary. What if you can't make it to the birth? In the very unlikely event that I am unable to make it to your birth, due to sickness, emergencies, or previously-discussed unavailable dates, etc., I will do my best to secure a back-up photographer to cover your birth. If my back-up is not available during the contracted on-call time, your balance will be returned in full. If I do not attend your birth through no fault of my own (I was not called and informed of the birth, the birth goes too quickly, etc.) your deposit will not be refunded, as I can still be there to capture those precious moments while your newborn is truly newborn! In some circumstances your deposit may be transferred to cover a newborn session within two weeks of your delivery. Will my pictures be posted on the internet? Most clients are anxious to get a beautiful sneak peek of their birth story on Facebook following their big day, but the bottom line is that I respect your privacy. If you do not want any photos posted, let me know before your birth and I will accommodate your request. However, there are advantages to allowing your photos to be posted. You are allowed to tag and share any photo I post of your birth. You may use it on Facebook as your profile picture or to announce the arrival of your new little blessing on FB. Also, if you sign the model release on an OHbaby package or above, I will create a second, ""G-rated"" version for you to share with friends and family. Please know that I am very sensitive to both privacy and modesty issues! Do you offer gift registry or gift certificates? Yes! I have found that many moms-to-be feel that having friends and family purchase gift certificates to be used toward birth or newborn photos is one of the most practical and desired gifts for a baby shower. You can register with me, and let everyone know that you are registered at New Creation Photography, and I would be happy to help them get a gift certificate that will help fund your precious birth photos." "(NEWTON, NJ) -- Newton Theatre fan favorite Jim Breuer is returning on Friday, August 8th for two performances of his popular new standup tour, “Freedom of Laughter”. Shows take place at 7:00pm and 9:30pm..” Tickets can be purchased online at or by calling 973-940-NEWT. Ticket prices start at $39. The Newton Theatre is located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, New Jersey." "We are home to two male long-nosed potoroos – Ronnie and Reggie. You can spot the pair in an exhibit over near our penguin pool. Native to Tasmania and the south-eastern Australian coast, potoroos live in a variety of habitats including coastal woodlands and rainforests. They tend to be found in areas with thick ground or vegetation, which they use for shelter. These omnivorous mammals primarily eat fungi, fruit, seeds as well as arthropods such as centipedes. Interesting facts! - The length of the long-nosed potoroos nose depends on their locality. Usually the more south an individual lives, the longer the nose is. - A potoroos tail is semi-prehensile, which means that they can carry lightweight objects with it -female potoroos will do this with nesting material. - A potoroo is born blind, naked and is the same size as a 5 pence piece – as soon as the baby is born it will crawl into its mothers pouch, living for several months. Conservation Classified as Near Threatened, the population of long-nosed potoroos is thought to be around 75,000 mature individuals. However their population is continuing to decrease due to habitat loss, logging and bushfires." "Big reveals, shocking decisions and more reunions in one of the most exciting episodes of Game of Thrones ever. Season 8 — Episode 2 recap.... Big reveals, shocking decisions and more reunions in one of the most exciting episodes of Game of Thrones ever. Season 8 — Episode 2 recap. Game of Thrones star Daniel Portman has experienced a number of disturbing fan encounters.Source:Foxtel WARNING: Spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8, episode two Game Of Thrones star Daniel Portman has revealed he gets his package grabbed by fans “all the time” after his character Podrick Payne’s sex romp with three prostitutes on the show. The 27-year-old Scottish actor has revealed he feels uncomfortable about the hands-on attention from older women, reports The Sun. GAME OF THRONES RECAP: season 8, episode 2 “I’ve been grabbed by so many … like the amount of older, older women who are very (grabby),” he told Esquire. “What can you do? You know? Obviously tell them not to do it. It hasn’t happened for a while. “In this day and age you’d think that people would be able to separate reality from fiction. “I don’t want to say it comes with the territory, but, you know, people are crazy about it. It’s certainly not cool.” Pod’s impressive manhood is a feature of his character on the show.Source:Foxtel.” Arya and Gendry hooked up in episode three. Picture: Helen Sloan/HBOSource:Foxtel, ‘Whatever you do, you have to skip to this episode, this scene first’. “At first I thought it was a prank, I was like, ‘Yo,: ‘You can show as much or as little as you want’. “So I kept myself pretty private. I don’t think it’s important for Arya to flash.” This story originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission" "? The general location of Nino 3.4 between Hawaii and Tahiti and north east of Australia. Picture: Google Maps.Source:Supplied It lies about 4000 kilometres north east of the Cape Byron lighthouse, Australia’s most easterly point, and stretches for several thousand kilometres further east straddling either side of the equator. Much of it is desolate ocean, aside from the nation of Kiribati which is partly within it. But this patch of seemingly unremarkable water has a huge effect on Australia’s climate. And right now, all the signs are that changes are afoot within its deep Pacific depths that could lead to an imminent and dramatic shift in our weather. Welcome to Nino 3.4. Sounds like an update to a computer program; actually a crucial part of the Pacific. It lets meteorologists know the status of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) – essentially El Nino and La Nina – which together are one of Australia’s key climate drivers. ENSO can mean the difference between devastating droughts and much needed rains, even floods. The general location of Nino 3.4 between Hawaii and Tahiti and north east of Australia. Picture: Google Maps.Source:Supplied Nino 3.4 is crucial in gauging whether a La Nina or El Nino is forming. Picture: NOAA/ US GovSource:Supplied “Nino 3.4 is a special area in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. It’s right in the central part of the Pacific that drives the whole ENSO system and it’s an area used to calculate whether we’re in an El Nino or La Nina phase,” Sky News Weather meteorologist Tom Saunders told news.com.au. Its location is in a band either side of the equator between Hawaii to the north, Tahiti to the south and with its western tip in the vicinity of Samoa. “We’re firmly in a neutral ENSO phase at the moment. But the latest data to come from Nino 3.4 is that sea surface temperatures there are 0.4C below average and the threshold for a La Nina to be declared is 0.8C below average for a period of three months,” said Mr Saunders. “We’re on the La Nina side of neutral but five of the eight global climate models are predicting we will go into La Nina in September.” Five of the world’s major climate models have said a La Nina is likely by September. Picture: BOM.Source:Supplied WHAT CAN LA NINA DO? At this point it might be good for a refresher on what El Nino and La Nina - Spanish for “the little boy” and “the little girl” respectively - are and what they can do, particularly as we’ve been in neither for ages. The ENSO is a measure of sea surface temperatures and winds in the Pacific Ocean. It’s a climate driver that impacts not just us, but also the Asia Pacific and the Americas as well. In a neutral phase, which we’re in now, trade winds blow from east to west gently leading to warmer waters around Australia. This can lead to average conditions, but also leaves the continent susceptible to other climate drivers like the Indian Ocean Dipole which is similar to ENSO but to Australia’s west. RELATED: Beach homes ‘partially collapse’ on NSW Central Coast Expect wetter days for much of the country if a La Nina eventuates. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian ShawSource:News Corp Australia Last year was one of the strongest IODs on record. With no La Nina or El Nino in play, the IOD had free reign and that had a big role to play in it being Australia’s driest year on record leading into the horror bushfire season. La Nina is like an extra powerful neutral phase with cooler waters from the depth of the ocean hauled up to the surface in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific region (around Nino 3.4). Stronger winds from east to west push even warmer seas closer to Australia. That aids in the creation of more clouds and so moisture and windier conditions for the continent. An El Nino can see the opposite. The winds can reverse, or at least weaken hugely, as warm water drifts further from Australia leading to drier conditions. A La Nina sees cooler waters in the eastern Pacific, warmer waters closer to Australia and increased rainfall for the continent. Picture: BOM.Source:Supplied The BOM has said that increased rainfall going into spring is on the cards. Picture: BOM.Source:Supplied “On average you go into an ENSO phase every two to seven years. It’s a cyclical pattern but not a steady pattern. You could have three El Ninos in a row or back to back La Ninas like in 2010 and 2012 when we had two years of constant rain and flooding across Australia,” said Mr Saunders. The Bureau of Meteorology now has Australia on La Nina watch which means there is a 50 per cent chance of one forming, double the normal outlook. “If we continue to transition into a La Nina, it generally means above average rain for northern and eastern Australia for the second half of the year,” said Mr Saunders. “And it’s definitely not just the coast but inland and right through into northern Australia. “It’s only really Western Australia that won’t be as impacted.” However, if it does eventuate, it’s probably not going to be a particularly strong La Nina. If it was, it probably would have formed in winter rather than taking its time to bubble up during the Southern Hemisphere spring. That later debut also means it probably won’t last as long. But even a weak La Nina is better than none at all with 67 per cent of Queensland and almost 80 per cent of New South Wales in drought. The latest BOM climate outlook has either average or, most likely, above average rainfall across most of the country. “It could mean wet weather for spring – perhaps around a 60 to 90 per cent chance of rainfall being higher than average,” said Mr Saunders. “We have our fingers crossed we’ll be seeing a La Nina because that’s what Australia needs right now.” The hope is the waters in Nino 3.4 will continue to drop in temperature and bring on La Nina. benedict.brook@news.com.au | @BenedictBrook To join the conversation, please Log in. Don't have an account? Sign up Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout" "One of the reasons given why a lockdown is a good idea, is that it enables a country to ""flatten the curve"", so as to prevent healthcare facilities being overwhelmed. What the analysis that follows does, however, is to examine a slightly different question: Assuming that the curve is not flattened, what kind of healthcare system is least likely to be overwhelmed: a mainly privately - or a mainly state-funded one? That raises the issue of the impact of private healthcare in the Covid-19 pandemic. Which led me to investigate a sample of countries with large populations that had high incidences of confirmed Covid-19 cases as at 17 July 2020. My sample includes the 36 largest nations with case rates higher than 1 000 per million people, except for tropical and desert countries, which, without fail, have displayed low mortality rates from the disease. This could indicate their climates rule them out of contention as a fair test of healthcare capacity. It is very unlikely that all desert and tropical countries happen to have better healthcare than the rest. The resultant sample is therefore the 36 largest countries globally with more than 1 000 cases per million people each, which are located outside deserts or tropical territories. My aim was to measure the effectiveness of the healthcare systems of the countries in the sample, and not of the factors that determine the spreading of the disease, such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, population density or similar factors. For that reason I chose as the measure of success the so-called case fatality rate of each country, in other words, the percentage of confirmed Covid-19 patients who died of the disease. The reasoning for this is that a country that manages to keep down its death rate, probably has a relatively successful healthcare system, no matter what the reason for the size of its caseload. Greater strain This approach posed a problem however: Given the object of the exercise, I had to account for the fact that some countries had very high caseloads, which would understandably have placed their systems under greater strain than countries with low caseloads. In order to make provision for that factor, I decided to work out the ratio between the case fatality rate and the number of cases per million. In other words, the more cases per million people a country has, the lower (and better) the resultant percentage, all other things being equal. Whatever the reasons for a country's high case rate, it would thus be credited for the fact that it had a comparatively higher caseload to contend with than its counterparts. The resultant number (in the far right hand column of the table below) would then give a fair indication of the capacity of a country's healthcare system to save lives in a pandemic. I first worked out if there is a correlation between private healthcare spending and low mortality, without taking account of whether a country has a large or small caseload - in other words, simply by considering the case mortality rate. It is clear that in general, the higher the private share of healthcare spending, the lower the percentage of fatalities. So we find that countries with mainly private healthcare but with particularly high caseloads, such as the US, Brazil and Chile, have nevertheless coped remarkably well. This is true based on pure case mortality, or based on the reworked rate that accounts for size of caseload. On the other hand, countries with largely state-funded healthcare have only done well if they managed to keep their caseloads low (whether by means of lockdowns, testing and tracking or otherwise). To discard the hypothesis advanced by some commentators that caseload is merely a function of the number of tests undertaken, I plotted the caseloads of all the countries against their tests, in both cases per million people. It turns out that there is no noticeable correlation between the two factors, as can be seen from this summary of the comparison: So, the evidence is in: Countries with significantly privately funded healthcare generally have much lower Covid-19 mortality rates. Expressed as a percentage of confirmed cases, the lowest mortality is measured in significantly privately funded systems such as those of the US, Chile, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan. On the other hand, the poorest performers in terms of mortality rates are mainly government-funded, such as the UK, France, Belgium and Italy. The next thing that catches the eye is that countries with privately funded systems appear to have higher caseloads, and government-funded systems lower. How is that to be explained? Containing the caseload of a country self-evidently depends on coordination and planning. Based on that, most people would then be quick to conclude that countries with private systems tend to be unable to carry out national planning and coordination because they have private systems, and that that is what causes higher caseloads in those countries. It turns out that one would be wrong - because it so happens that there is also a correlation between the ethnic diversity of countries and their caseloads, as the next table (again summarising by way of quartile totals) shows: Diversity is thus associated with higher caseloads. It makes sense that national and similar attempts at coordination are less successful in diverse countries. This echoes what economists have known for years, namely that coordination of an economy or labour market at national level is almost certain to fail if that market is ethnically or culturally diverse. On the other hand, homogeneous countries like those of Scandinavia are better able to carry out centralised, national economic planning. Diverse societies (think Brazil, Belgium, Spain, South Africa) are less able to do so. By the same token, it seems that in diverse societies, national campaigns to limit the spread of the coronavirus by way of lockdowns, track and trace and quarantines, are less successful than in homogeneous societies. Higher trust levels In South Africa one only has to think of the uproar caused by lockdowns in the townships, taxi regulations and the whole Sea Point promenade furore. Not to mention corruption around the Solidarity Fund and the feeding scheme scandal. Homogeneous countries famously have higher trust levels by reason of the greater unanimity of interests in such societies, which seems to go a long way to explaining their relative success. Interestingly enough, private systems tend to be more prevalent in diverse societies too. That can probably be ascribed to voters in diverse societies being less trusting of nationalised health systems, than homogeneous voting publics in countries like the Nordics, Germany and the Netherlands. The natural response in fragmented populations is to opt for a greater variety of healthcare offerings. Now that we have figured out the importance of ethnic diversity in the spread of epidemic viruses, the importance of private healthcare looms ever larger. Diverse societies It turns out that whilst diverse societies are not very good at implementing nationally coordinated strategies aimed at preventing the spread of disease, the flexibility and efficiency of private healthcare enables them to cope with high caseloads, and keep mortality to a minimum. South Africa has a relatively high level of infection, but a low case mortality rate. That is at least partly explained by the fact that although we have been less successful in implementing a national lockdown because of our huge diversity, we have been better able to contain fatalities with the help of our robust private health sector. For South Africa all this evidence contains a clear message: If we accept that this is not the last pandemic that will hit us (as we must), then implementing a single-payer socialised healthcare system like the NHS of the United Kingdom, will be the kiss of death. - Frans Rautenbach is an advocate and labour lawyer at the Cape Town Bar and the author of South Africa Can Work." "- The European Union has approved the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE. - The United States has also authorised Moderna Inc's vaccine. - The coronavirus has killed more than one million people worldwide. European Union gave approval on 21 December for the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE, the latest regulatory go-ahead for the shot, while the United States authorised Moderna Inc's vaccine on 19 December, the second for the country and the first for the company worldwide. The following is what we know about the race to deliver vaccines to help end the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1.7 million people worldwide: WHO IS FURTHEST ALONG? US drugmaker Pfizer and German partner BioNTech are the Covid-19 vaccine trailblazers. On 18 November, they became the first in the world to release full late-stage trial data. Britain was the first to approve the shot for emergency use on 3 December, followed by Canada on 9 December and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 11 December. Several other countries including Saudi Arabia and Mexico have also approved it. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the shot on 21 December and India is accelerating its review. The World Health Organisation 30 November showing a 94.1% efficacy rate for its vaccine. Canada approved the shot on 23 December and the EMA will do so on 6 January. WHO ELSE IS IN THE RUNNING? Britain's AstraZeneca is seeking approval for its vaccine in Britain after announcing interim late-stage trial data on 23 November. be 62% effective in late-stage trials, soon. Its review does not include the more effective dosage, with 90% efficacy which was given to a small subgroup of volunteers in the trials. US drugmaker Johnson & Johnson plans to deliver trial data in January 2021, teeing it up for U. authorisation in February if its shot is effective. It reduced the enrolment target for its clinical trial to 40 000 volunteers from 60 000 on 9 December, potentially speeding results which 11 December 24 November its Sputnik V vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Institute, was 91.4% effective based on interim late-stage trial results. It started vaccinations in August and has inoculated more than 100 000 people so far. India plans to make 300 million of the shots next year and Argentina has given the greenlight for emergency use of the shot, with some 300 000 doses arriving in the country on 24 December. China launched an emergency use programme in July aimed at essential workers and others at high risk of infection. It has vaccinated about one million people as of mid-November using at least three shots -% effective, while researchers in Brazil say the shot was more than 50% effective. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, said on 9 December that one of the CNBG vaccines was 86% effective based on interim results from a late-stage trial in the Gulf Arab state. We know this was a long read and your time is precious. Did you know you can now listen to articles? Subscribe to News24 for access to this exciting feature and more." "If you’re a New Washington resident, the Clark County Commissioners want to hear from you. The commissioners are planning to hold two public meetings to get input from locals in New Washington and Washington Township on a plan to build sidewalks along major arteries near area schools and a separate proposal to impose a tax rate to raise funds for the New Washington Fire Protection District. The commissioners approved a contract with engineering firm Clark Dietz to perform a preliminary study for the sidewalks. The $9,200 contract will also cover the cost of applying for a Safe Schools grant through the Indiana Department of Transportation to help fund the sidewalks. The grant would be worth up to $250,000, of which the county would be responsible for $50,000. “There is a need for sidewalks in that area,” said Commissioners President Jack Coffman. “Even though it’s an outlying area, it’s still a growing community.” The construction of sidewalks would also alleviate drainage issues in the area, said Commissioner John Perkins. “We’ve had a really bad drainage problem up there for years, because there basically are no storm drains,” Perkins said. “With this safe schools grant, I think we have a great opportunity.” The commissioners want public input on where the new sidewalks would best serve the community, but the focus will be on Ind. 62. The New Washington Fire Protection District has asked the commissioners to consider implementing a 3.3 cent per $100 valuation property tax rate to raise funds for capital improvements and new equipment. The commissioners plan to ask the residents the new tax rate would affect for their opinions. “I’ll review my vote for [the tax rate] based on what the citizens want,” said Commissioner Rick Stephenson. Coffman and Perkins agreed that ensuring the public finds the tax increase palatable is important prior to implementation. “Some of these fire trucks can cost as much as $400,000 to $600,000,” Perkins said. “That is a volunteer fire department, and therefore, the operating costs are not as much as a paid department. But the equipment costs are the same, so at some point in time — and this is why we want input from the residents — what level of fire protection do we need, do we deserve, do we want? And we’ll find that out at those public hearings.” The dates of the two public meetings have not been announced. The commissioners said they would like to have the meetings within 30 days. COMMISSIONERS DENY CHANGE ORDER The commissioners unanimously voted last week to deny a change order requested by MAC Construction for the Star Hill Road construction project. MAC, the contractor for the project, requested a geotechnical survey be conducted to differentiate between soft rock and hard rock in the project area. The contract with MAC for the removal of rock doesn’t differentiate between the two, and two geotechnical surveys have already been conducted, Stephenson said. “If there’s an issue with it, then I think the company that did the survey should be responsible and not the citizens of Clark County,” Stephenson said. “Also, in the contract, it just says they will haul off so many tons of rock. It doesn’t say what types of rock. It’s not my problem if it’s harder or softer rock.” WELCOME BACK, SINGLETON The commissioners voted unanimously to make Tony Singleton their appointment to the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau board of directors. Singleton previously served as a representative of the town of Clarksville, but his appointment was not renewed this year. Singleton replaces Ash Padhya as the commissioners’ appointment. Commented Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles." "Arnold boys, NBH girls take county title The Arnold boys and North Bay Haven girls cross country teams took first-place finishes at the Bay County Championships on Saturday at the Callaway Recreation Complex. The Marlin boys finished with a total team time of 1:36:36, followed by North Bay Haven at 1:39:59, Mosley at 1:45:47, Bay at 1:55:24, and Rutherford at 2:06:23. On the girls side, the Buccaneers took first with a team finish of 1:59:40, followed by Arnold at 2:00:30, Bay at 2:08:47, Mosley at 2:22:05, and Rutherford at 2:25:44. Arnold sophomore Eddie Kepran was the first-place individual finisher for the boys with a time of 18:39.56, with his sophomore teammate Kelton Blue taking second at 18:54.17. North Bay Haven junior Nathan Holmes (19:01.03), Arnold freshman Nicolas Waddell (19:20.61), and Mosley senior Kaden Jones (19:31.85) rounded out the top five. Mosley junior Eli Holbrook took sixth at 19:33.52, followed by NBH's Joe Deluna (19:40.53, Arnold seniors Rilly Hammonds (19:48.39) and Malik Rhoden (19:52.63), with Buccaneers sophomore Mathew Matson (20:07.38) taking 10th. North Bay Haven eighth grader Lakyn Carmichael took first for the girls with a time of 22:07.64, with seventh grade teammate Kyla Faint taking second at 23:07.12. The Arnold trio of senior Marisa Ashley (23:14.68), senior Emilia Kelley (23:40.34), and junior Brianna Hix (24:10.34) rounded out the top five. Marlins junior Chloe Rook (24:13.50) came in sixth, followed by Buccaneers sophomore Mallory Franklin (24:40.50), Buccaneers junior Sarah Baldwin (24:46.61), Bay junior Gretyl Grabner (24:49.09), and Bay senior Emily Eberhard (24:51.08)." "“Delivering the power of everyday mobile technology to everyone,” Microsoft teases in a blog post. Sounds like a cheap Lumia smartphone is on the way. Circle November 11. Microsoft promises #MoreLumia then. This will be the Microsoft’s first non-Nokia-branded Lumia smartphone unveiled since the tech giant dropped just over $7 billion for Nokia’s handset business. The rebranding should shock no one. Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, who now serves as executive VP of the Microsoft Devices Group, said the handset business would get a new name once the deal was finalized. As for details about the new phone? Well, there’s a front facing camera on it. And, it’s orange. Past that, we’ll have to wait until November 11. The orange frame was teased by Microsoft last month when it showcased the Microsoft logo on the back. At the time, Tulla Rytilä, senior VP of marketing of phones for Microsoft, said, “We are looking forward to unveiling a Microsoft Lumia device soon.” Can Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revitalize Microsoft’s mobile sector like he has in other areas of the company? With the Windows Phone OS powering just 2.5% of the world’s mobile devices, Nadella’s task is a challenging one. An affordable Lumia smartphone could be the answer. Microsoft has proved turnarounds in their mobile sector are possible. Despite a rough start, the Surface tablets are starting to come into their own. In the first fiscal quarter (ending September 30) Microsoft reported revenue from Surface sales at $908 million. That was more than double from a year. Growth I’m sure Microsoft would love to see in the smartphone sector. What about you? Interested in Microsoft’s latest smartphone offering? Let me know in the comments below." "Insurance Explained – How Do Insurance Companies Make Money and How Do They Work Insurance Explained – How Do Insurance Companies Make Money and How Do They Work This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Get 2 months of Skillshare free and learn new skills by using the link in the description. Well some of us may think that there’s nothing more boring than attending an insurance conference on a wet Tuesday night in Boston. And we may well be right, but if we look back to see how the industry began, it isn’t as dull as it might first appear. From swashbuckling pirates to a ferocious fire that ravaged the world’s greatest city, insurance has had a colorful past. Insurance Explained – How Do Insurance Companies Make Money and How Do They Work But how do those grey suits who sell insurance really make money, and how do the inner workings of one of the most complicated fiscal models really work? If these questions whet your curiosity, then stay tuned to today’s episode of the The Infographics Show – Why do insurance companies make money and how do they work? What is insurance? Well, insurance is a financial vehicle that helps spread risk. By taking a risk from an individual, and spreading that risk around a community, the individual is able to go about their personal or business life without crumbling from financial ruin. In the simplest terms, let’s look at two people. One is named Bob and the other Jim. Bob says to Jim, I’ll give you ten dollars, but if I lose my cell phone, you’ll have to buy me a new one. If Jim agrees, then that’s insurance right there. Insurance companies make money because they evaluate the risk and decide whether it is worth the gamble. Jim believes that Bob probably won’t lose his phone and he’ll therefore be ten dollars richer. If Jim finds 100 more people who are willing to give him 10 bucks each to cover their phones, he has 1,000 dollars. If one of those 100 people loses their phone and Jim pays 100 dollars as compensation, he still has 900 bucks. Insurance Explained – How Do Insurance Companies Make Money and How Do They Work This insurance idea has been floating around since the ancient Chinese and the Babylonians spread their shipping risks. But it wasn’t until around the 17th century in London that modern insurance really took off. Merchant marine men and traders often hung out in coffee shops in the business district of London, and while drinking copious amounts of coffee, the idea of modern day insurance was born. Lloyds of London, the heart of worldwide insurance, was developed inside one of these coffee houses and here’s how it worked. First, you have the client. Say the client has a ship that he is nervous about losing to pirates offshore, or perhaps the vessel will be destroyed in bad weather. The client approaches an insurance broker. The broker looks at the ship, or pays someone to look at the ship, and they decide how much the total value of that ship is worth. The broker then assesses the risk. He asks the client where he is traveling to and what cargo he will be carrying. With all this information, he draws up an insurance policy which he shows to the third person in the chain – the underwriter. For a cheaper premium, the underwriter may exclude a few risks. And for a few more bucks, he may include some extra risks. Now there are normally lots of underwriters approached, but one will be the lead, and the lead underwriter, like Jim, will normally take the largest proportion of the risk and sign his name first on the policy document. He is known as the underwriter, as he writers his name under the risk on the insurance policy. The lead underwriter makes the major decisions when it comes to accepting the policy, and will be the main man to agree to any claims on the policy. Once the terms of the policy are agreed to, it is made legal, and the client is happy and the ship sets sail – but not before paying the insurance premium to the broker, who will take about 10{0200a47673485610640b637afa5ff10abec096eabb6904aec7ef83f08b4209ae}, and pass the rest on to the underwriter. But what should happen if pirates board the ship, steal the cargo, and burn it at sea? Well, the client (if he is still alive, if not, a representative of the client) will speak to the insurance broker and the broker will visit with the lead underwriter and tell him the bad news. The rest of the underwriters (there may well be as many as 20 on a big policy) are told the news and then the broker must negotiate the best claim settlement for the client or his or her representatives. The underwriters pay the money to the broker, who passes it on to the client, without deducting any cut. The broker makes his money once the premium is paid, and will help negotiate the best claims for his clients through gentlemanly honor and the prospect of future business. Now it may not be all bad news for the Underwriter. If he is wise and not greedy, he may have reinsured the policy. Reinsurance puts the underwriter in the position of the client. The underwriter sells the policy onto another underwriter or firm of underwriters, while retaining a share of the premium. Confused yet? Think back to Jim and his phone insurance. If Jim resold his 10 dollar phone policy for 9 dollars, rather than the 10 he received, then he gets to keep a dollar each for each of his 100 clients, meaning he has 100 dollars completely risk free. Similarly, much of the modern day insurance that flows through Lloyds of London is reinsured out of the building to smaller insurance companies all across the world. So what starts as a simple agreement between the client and the broker (or Jim and Bob) is spread across a business community who each stand to profit from the premium or take a cut of any losses. This is how insurance works – by the spreading of risk over communities. So that is how maritime insurance was born. It was developed through the need of ship-owners to carry on in business should they lose everything whilst at sea. But what about property insurance? Well around the same time, 1666, the great fire of London devastated the city where modern day insurance was born, and famous architect Sir Christopher Wren, in his great London redevelopment project in 1667, made sure to include an insurance office in his new plan. Now property insurance is commonplace with most homeowners having a policy in place. Also medical, life, travel, car, and dental insurance are all commonly held policies. Even pet insurance is a major insurance business nowadays. Over time the business model has evolved. Modern day insurance companies are fiercely competitive, which is good for you, the client, as polices are priced at their lowest possible point. Companies now look to write as many polices as possible to create a financial pool. They take the premium from thousands of policies, and invest that money in another financial product. So the insurance underwriter may pay out more claims than they make in policy premiums. But they have invested all those premiums in a high interest investment scheme, so they make their money outside of the original insurance product. Insurance in this example is a way of creating cash flow to be used in more lucrative investments. And if you are wondering what other creative and lucrative ways there are to make more cash, take a Skillshare class called “How to generate Passive Income.” Skillshare is an online learning community with over 20,000 classes in management, marketing, UI/UX design, and more. If you use our promo code infographics9, you will get Premium Membership for 2 months completely free! Premium Membership gives you unlimited access to all of the classes available on Skillshare! Join the millions of other people who are already members, and support The Infographic Show at the same time, by going to Skillshare.com/ infographics9 or clicking the link in the description, and start learning today! So, what do you think? Do you have insurance to protect against the unexpected? Do insurance companies charge too much? Is it all just a scam? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Also, be sure to check out our other video called US Teachers vs UK Teachers! Thanks for watching, and, as always, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. See you next time!" "Theorie Hair Care Launches Sage Product Line in Canadian Retailers Luxurious shampoos and conditioners offer advanced formulas with botanical benefits ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2018 /CNW/ -- The newly launched Theorie Sage hair care line makes its debut in Canada at four popular mainstream retailers, including Metro, Rexall Drugs, Uniprix and JeanCoutu. This new, benefit-driven line of eight aromatic shampoo and conditioner collections offers highly concentrated blends that merge the best of natural and lab-formulated ingredients. Botanical extracts are combined with Theorie's signature Amino Complex and keratin protein to nourish a wide range of hair types and provide targeted hair care solutions, such as hydrating, glossing, detoxifying, smoothing and more. Consumers can cocktail the colorful range of products to best suit their varied individual hair needs. ""Theorie Sage presents a line of shampoos and conditioners that everyone—no matter what your hair looks like or what condition it is in—can use on a daily basis,"" says Shana King, VP of business development and retail strategy for Theorie. ""These luxurious looking, smelling and feeling Sage hair care products allow you to mix and match them based on your changing and seasonal hair care requirements."" All Theorie Sage products incorporate an Amino Complex, an exclusive blend of nutrient-rich essential amino acids that help to rebuild and strengthen hair along with keratin protein. During shampooing and conditioning, the complex bonds to your strands, refilling lost moisture and boosting protein inside weak hair fibers, which may be damaged due to sun exposure, environmental pollution or chemical treatments. Layering more hair benefits on top of this effective complex are botanical extracts that target specific hair conditions, such as product buildup or over-processed locks. Additionally, Theorie Sage products are safe for color- and keratin-treated hair and are free of parabens and phthalates. The Theorie Sage product line provides an elevated sensorial experience in the shower in every way. Its beautiful scents have been meticulously developed; the shampoos work up a pleasing lather and the sumptuous conditioners leave strands soft and nourished. Visually, the polished bottles with labels in a gorgeous spectrum of hues are designed to look stunning in your shower or on your countertop. Each collection shares the same colorway, with the conditioner label featuring a slightly lighter version in order to easily differentiate between the two. The thoughtful pump delivery system curves at the end so that every drop of product can be used. Below is an overview of Theorie Sage collections now available at Canadian retailers. The shampoos and conditioners from different collections can be married together to make them #YourTheorie. - Amber Rose Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner refreshes and recharges dry to normal tresses with an irresistibly-smelling formula. Key botanicals: rose flower extract and sage essential oil - Argan & Moringa Restoring Shampoo and Conditioner revives and nurtures severely damaged hair. Key botanicals: argan, moringa, frankincense and grape-seed oils - Green Tea & Bamboo Energizing Shampoo and Conditioner invigorates and strengthens damaged, dull hair. Key botanicals: green tea extract, bamboo extract, ginkgo biloba, sage essential oil and grape-seed oil - Charcoal & Bamboo Detoxifying Shampoo and Conditioner purifies, removing excess oil and product buildup and restoring shine to all hair types. Key botanicals: binchō-tan white charcoal, bamboo extract, sesame oil and sage essential oil - Marula & Seaberry Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner is a frizz-taming formula that smooths strands and adds gloss. Key botanicals: marula oil and seaberry oil and grape-seed oil - Helichrysum & Plum Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner targets dry, brittle, over-processed hair with a highly moisturizing formula. Key botanicals: helichrysum extract, plum-seed oil, ginkgo biloba leaf extract and grape-seed oil - Monoi & Buriti Oil Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner is perfect for coarse and dry hair, delivering hydration and shine. Key botanicals: monoi, buriti, sage, coconut and grape-seed oils - Purple Sage Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner balances and tones blonde, silver and highlighted hair, eliminating brassy hues. Key botanicals: purple sage oil, butterfly pea flower extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract and grape-seed oil Theorie Sage shampoos and conditioners retail for $16.99 each (400 mL), and are available at mass market retailers in Canada, including Metro, Rexall Drugs, Uniprix and JeanCoutu, as well as online at yourtheorie.com. About Theorie Theorie's mission is to improve your beauty experience. We create memorable, safe and uncomplicated hair care products and styling tools with the highest-quality ingredients, potent formulas and exceptionally thoughtful technology and packaging. We are your Theorie. Find Theorie hair care products at yourtheorie.com and styling tools exclusively at Ulta Beauty: ulta.com/brand/theorie. Follow along @yourtheorie. About HauteHouse Brands Driven by entrepreneurship, a thirst for innovation and a staunch commitment to the wellbeing of our customers, HauteHouse Brands designs and develops distinct, cutting-edge hair care products. Founded in 2011, our boutique, rapidly expanding Atlanta-based company creates beauty brands that fill a niche and deliver extraordinary results through precision-crafted, proprietary technology and formulas. Our core brands include Sedu, leader in professional-quality hair styling tools, and Theorie, offering advanced hair care with botanical benefits. hautehousebrands.com SOURCE Theorie For further information: Lana Greer, [email protected], 954.376.8966, ext. 1017, Related Links Share this article" "Light Blue Optics : Holographic Displays Light Blue Optics (LBO) holographic laser projection technology creates very bright, high-resolution images that remain in focus at all distances from the pico projector. This novel display technology will enable a new generation of highly efficient, low-cost miniature projection systems with applications across a range of high-volume markets. Light Blue Optics is also developing technology to let the device sense when a user touches different parts of the projected image, turning the surface into a touch screen.. LBO believes it can bring this truly disruptive display technology to market in 2009. Microvision: Laser Pico projector Later in 2009,. Pico-projectors that are available now MIT Technology Review has pico-projector coverage Aiptek V10+ This micro-projector works with a range of portable gadgets: cell phones, DVDs, and video cameras. It comes with speakers and two gigabytes of built-in memory, which can be extended up to eight gigabytes with its internal SD/MMC memory card slot. This allows images or a presentation to be loaded onto one single handheld device. The built-in memory allows a user to share content by recording it directly from another device while also projecting it. The V10+ supports AVI, ASF, MEPG4, and JPEG file formats and displays images with a resolution of 640 X 480. 3M MPro110 This projector is designed more for business users who don’t want to lug around a heavy projector. It’s particularly good for PowerPoint presentations and can cast a 125-centimeter image from just 1.2 meters away, with a resolution of 640 x 480. Unlike other micro-projectors, the MPro110 comes with its own miniature tripod, which is handy if you don’t want to balance the device on books or hold it. On the downside, it doesn’t come with speakers or an audio-out socket. Adapt Pico Projector The Pico Projector, made by Taipei-based Adapt, features a Video/VGA cable input and no speakers, so it also seems that it is aimed at professional or business users. Under the hood, however, the Pico packs more punch than its competitors, offering 17 lumens–the perceived intensity of light–compared with the 10 lumens offered by the other two projectors. As a result, the image appears much clearer in lighter conditions, or at least requires less-dark conditions for viewing. The Pico will display 125-centimeter-wide images at a 640 x 480 resolution, features one gigabyte of built-in memory, and will run for about an hour on its lithium-ion batteries. Virtual Keyboards Exist Now but are Pricy I-tech’s virtual laser keyboard cost about $150 Another virtual keyboard idea is to use the camera on a phone to capture finger movements and convert them to keys on keyboard displayed on the." "B. They believe that rapid technological change has been destroying jobs faster than it is creating them, contributing to the stagnation of median income and the growth of inequality in the United States. And, they suspect, something similar is happening in other technologically advanced countries. Productivity increases but jobs do not increase. Other Economist says the economic and productivity growth has not been strong. Winners and Losers and Re-Education “It’s one of the dirty secrets of economics: technology progress does grow the economy and create wealth, but there is no economic law that says everyone will benefit.” In other words, in the race against the machine, some are likely to win while many others lose. There is the to recognize problems and taking steps such as investing more in the training and education of workers. * Education needs to get a lot faster and more effective (massive online courses) * More people need better finance, investment and career management." "The Guardian UK has an article about cities can outgrow the automobile., Gaurdian." "Bigelow Space Operations has made significant deposits for the ability to fly up to 16 people to the International Space Station on four dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon flights. This would be taking advantage of SpaceX possibly having the Crew Dragon man rated by the end of 2019 and NASA offering $35000 per day pricing for the ISS.." "1. Determine the number of PCB layers The board size and the number of wiring layers need to be determined early in the design. If the design requires the use of high density ball grid array (BGA) components, the minimum number of wiring layers required to route these devices must be considered. The number of wiring layers and the stack-up method directly affect the wiring and impedance of the printed lines. The size of the board helps to determine the stacking method and the width of the printed lines to achieve the desired design effect. Over the years, people have always believed that the lower the number of circuit board layers, the lower the cost, but there are many other factors that affect the manufacturing cost of the circuit board. In recent years, the cost difference between multi-layer boards has been greatly reduced. It is preferable to use more circuit layers and evenly distribute the copper when starting the design to avoid finding that a small amount of signals do not meet the defined rules and space requirements at the end of the design and are forced to add new layers. Careful planning before design will reduce many of the hassles in the cabling. 2. Design rules and restrictions The automatic routing tool itself does not know what to do. To complete the wiring tasks, the wiring tools need to work under the correct rules and restrictions. Different signal lines have different wiring requirements. All special signal lines must be classified. Different design categories are different. Each signal class should have priority. The higher the priority, the stricter the rules. The rules relate to the width of the traces, the maximum number of vias, the degree of parallelism, the mutual influence between the signal lines, and the limits of the layers. These rules have a great influence on the performance of the routing tool. Serious consideration of design requirements is an important step in successful cabling. 3. The layout of the components In order to optimize the assembly process, the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) rules impose restrictions on the layout of components. If the assembly department allows components to move, the circuit can be properly optimized for easier autowiring. The defined rules and constraints affect the layout design. The routing and via areas need to be considered during layout. These paths and areas are obvious to the designer, but the autorouter will only consider one signal at a time. By setting the routing constraints and setting the layers of the signal lines, the routing tools can be as designers imagine. Complete the wiring in that way. 4. Fan out design During the fan-out design stage, the auto-wiring tool must be able to connect the component pins. Each surface-mount device pin should have at least one via hole so that the circuit board can make inner layers when more connections are needed. Connection, in-circuit test (ICT). When conducting the fan-out design, consider online circuit test issues. Test fixtures can be expensive and are usually ordered just before full production. It is too late to consider adding nodes to achieve 100% testability. After careful consideration and prediction, the design of the circuit on-line test can be carried out in the early stage of the design and implemented later in the production process. The type of via fanout can be determined according to the wiring path and the circuit online test. Power supply and grounding can also affect the wiring and fan-out design. . To reduce the inductive reactance of the filter capacitor connection, the vias should be placed as close as possible to the pins of the surface-mount device. If necessary, manual routing can be used. This may affect the originally conceived wiring path and may even cause you to Consider which via is used, so the relationship between the via and the pin inductance must be considered and the priority of the via specification must be set. 5. Manual wiring and key signal processing Although this article mainly discusses the issue of auto-wiring, manual cabling is an important process for PCB design now and in the future. Using manual routing helps the automatic routing tool to complete the wiring work. Regardless of the number of critical signals, these signals are first routed, manually routed or combined with automated routing tools. The critical signal must usually pass the careful circuit design to achieve the desired performance. After the wiring is completed, the relevant engineering personnel will check these signal wirings. This process is relatively easy. After the inspection passes, the wires are fixed and then the other signals are automatically routed. 6. Automatic routing The wiring of key signals needs to consider the control of some electrical parameters during wiring, such as reducing the distributed inductance and EMC, and the wiring of other signals is similar. All EDA vendors provide a way to control these parameters. After understanding the input parameters of the automatic routing tool and the influence of the input parameters on the wiring, the quality of the automatic wiring can be guaranteed to some extent. General rules should be used to automatically route signals. By setting restrictions and inhibiting the wiring area to define the layer used for a given signal and the number of vias used, the routing tool can automatically route according to the engineer's design philosophy. If there is no limit to the number of layers and the number of holes to be used for the automatic routing tool, each layer will be used for automatic routing and many vias will be produced. After setting up the constraints and applying the rules created, the automated cabling will achieve similar results as expected. Of course, some sort of finishing work may also be needed, while also ensuring the space for other signals and network cabling. After a part of the design is completed, fix it to prevent it from being affected by the wiring process behind it. Use the same steps to route the remaining signals. The number of wiring depends on the complexity of the circuit and the number of general rules you have defined. After each type of signal is completed, the constraints of the remaining network cabling are reduced. But with it comes a lot of signal wiring that requires manual intervention. Today's automatic routing tools are very powerful and typically complete 100% of the wiring. However, when the automatic routing tool does not complete all signal wiring, the remaining signals need to be manually routed. 7. The design points of the automatic wiring in the PCB copy board include: 7.1 slightly change the settings, try a variety of routing routes; 7.2 keep the basic rules unchanged, try different wiring layers, different printed lines and spacing width and different line width, different types of vias such as blind holes, buried holes, etc., observe these factors have any effect on the design results; 7.3 Let the routing tools handle the default networks as needed; 7.4 The less important the signal, the greater the degree of freedom of the automatic routing tool to route it. 8. PCB wiring finishing If you are using EDA tool software that can list the length of the traces of the signal, and check this data, you may find that the length of the signal wiring with a few constraints is very long. This problem is easier to deal with. Manual editing can shorten the signal wiring length and reduce the number of vias. During the sorting process, you need to determine which cabling is reasonable and which cabling is unreasonable. As with manual layout design, automatic layout design can also be checked Still, need help? Contact Us: support@nextpcb.com Need a PCB or PCBA quote? Quote now" "Alright, so the day has actually come; every one of our purple stuff has actually shown up now; there’s a right way to do things, there’s an incorrect method to do something. I like to do things properly, the very first time, so we do not have any kind of headaches in the future. We’ve got our queen purple bed mattress, we have actually got our queen purple cushion guard, and we have our queen cushion system base. Currently, if you’re going from a typical bed, I have actually utilized Purple before; this is just my initial time choosing to do an evaluation on it. Casper Topper I currently recognize exactly what to anticipate, but you do not place a purple mattress onto a weak base or a delicate structure. bucks for the last one, so I currently recognize, like I said, what to expect since this is now two thousand dollars I’ve invested. That has to do with $ 59. Well worth it. That’s the mattress guard, so you’re, looking regarding a thousand and sixty you’re looking concerning 2 hundred bucks, so overall all-in, you take a look at about twelve hundred sixty dollars, however believe me for the type of sleep you were going to obtain out of this as soon as your body obtains Adjust it does take a number of weeks or so to obtain made use of to this new bed. It’s simply astonishing! Come over to my room. Alright, we will certainly tear this down, and after that I’m mosting likely to reveal you just how you can take the boards underneath your initial structure; you don’t need to you, don’t have to do away with your bed. I do not desire any person, think you got you to recognize. You got a great bed; you don’t have to eliminate it. To obtain a purple, Casper Topper Your purple base will fit down therein. You simply obtained to take a couple of the sustaining boards out, which ought to be genuine, simple to do. Drop your new frame in dropping your new cushion on putting your guard on it. After that your sheets, and it’ll possibly look virtually specifically like this. When we’re done, you will not be able to discriminate. Alright, so obtain your bed disrobe to bare bones. Alright, there’s no guarantee you’re mosting likely to need to remove any of this, but there’s an opportunity that you might, so go ahead. Obtain a strip down obtain whatever out of right here. Take this opportunity to do like I didn’t clean all the dog hair out of under your bed, obtain it all set, and after that get your purple platform base. Let’s damage that open and get it established out on the flooring. When you figure out what we have to remove from this, if anything, all right currently, it’s vital to keep in mind 8 records of any damages to any of your product packaging. As you can see, this set resembles it obtained rather well abused on the vehicle. We’ve got holes and crunches anywhere. We’ve got items coming out or trying to come out from this corner of the bottom below all. If anything is missing out on, you desire to be certain to record this prior to you go, breaking it open. You understand this point obtained over used. So if any kind of pieces are missing, you will not want to have the ability to have evidence of this to ensure that you can contact purple, and they’ll gladly send you out the parts you require to finish your arrangement all right. Right here’s what you enter your box, you obtain a little device set with simply some important parts. This thing fits rather smoothly. I’ve done it before; you get two different sections below great and afterwards generally start removing your foam. You reached remove there. Some zip ties down here near the bottom, get all this things wiped, we’ll open up. Casper Topper It up, and then I’ll show you what to do next. Okay, so once you obtain everything nice and unwrapped, this thing is around as very easy as maybe to establish; below are your instructions. If generally, it’s also complete or twin frames, you unfold them, I’ll. Try to do this for you genuine quick. They unravel right here at the hinges once more expanded, extend it get your ends out okay, and after that there’s a little hinge. Concealing over here right here is your hinge. All. Take this wingnut off of each edge. Bear in mind and there are four of these. I really did not also require to take it off. You can loosen it up and after that tighten this wing nut down on this joint. Alright, exceptional and tight would have been much easier to show you this one down right here, simply boom. That’s all there is to it. Middle ones are already good outside ones. There are currently right these items down right here. You possibly won’t require, unless you’re, really affixing the structure to your head board in your footboard, which I’m not in those situations you’re not mosting likely to. My sibling and I will lift this, and we’re going to see if we can fit it within the existing bed structure, and I do not believe we can. Possibly we can. We can get no. Is it as well limited in a great deal of cases? This will drop right into your current bed framework as long as it’s not drawing or flexing anything we’re good. It is mosting likely to be a snug fit, however these boards bow a bit worst-case scenario: if, if you have a comparable circumstance and you’re not comfy keeping it like this, this will be great. You can remove there’s this one screw right here, one screw beyond. You can remove this backboard. Casper Topper You can come right here to this front board same point; there’s one screw down right here and after that one screw on the various other side. You can get rid of those. Next, we’re mosting likely to do the same thing with this one; we’re mosting likely to line it up beside each other; when you do that, we have two long-sleeved screws right here that will certainly go and go and place these 2 together, and you’re going to utilize. These 2 wing nuts right below, and that’s going to hold this with each other, and then you’re all set to put your purple cushion on alright. You take your rubber sleeve off of the screw, and it’s going to go in between the 2 structures. You have actually got one framework here, one structure, as you can see – and it’s divided straight down the middle right below. Alright, so you’re going to put the sleeve in between push it with. You’re mosting likely to attach both of these frames right here. It is tough to show you precisely where these points will certainly attach, but at the very front where these hinges are, you needed to use the wing nuts on one screw that enters best alongside it over below and the other. One addresses in at the same point on the backside, and you take your wing nut that I just went down, and you screw it on to the end. See to it you do this on both sides and make certain they’re excellent and tight to ensure that these things? Don’t make noise, and they stay lock together now if they rotate – and they probably will; there are wonderful adequate to offer you a little wrench over right here. Casper Topper So do not think twice to break this poor kid out and use it. Take your little wrench and hang on to that, so it does not rotate and after that simply snug that wing nut up comparable to you can looks, fine, alright and after that wash rinse repeat beyond, okay currently, the enjoyable part get your Purple on The bed – do not fret, Purple is kind adequate to consist of well fine. They constantly include this little jelly thing that you can. I do not recognize show to your close friends, but in here, they typically place a little blade, and you utilize that blade to reduce straight throughout the joints. Try down right here. Alright, you obtain all your little documents, including these great. Little bargains you put over your eyes, however here is take care with this – is a really sharp razor blade, discover you a beginning point and begin reducing. This up, lift your Purple. The cushion now on this; I wish to mention something and bring this cam a little closer. We have some spots on the bed right here. I want to get a little closer to reveal them We obtained an area on the bed here; there’s even more beyond also. This is not just for the unboxings and does things precisely there like. I said I paid full cost for this, so I’m not affected in any method, shape, or type to make it resemble a better item. It is fine. Next off, we have our cushion, spring-trap, great make certain you obtained your mattress about where you want it to be on your bed all right at this factor, your Purple’s just mosting likely to rest here and remain to air outbreathe a little provide It a while stroll away come back to it later. I wouldn’t advise jumping on and climbing him today; let this thing breathe, yet I will aim out these marks that we revealed you what was still in the packaging they are on the bed. We have actually obtained one below: we’ve obtained one here. We’ve obtained an additional dark stain right here, a dark color. I do not understand what that is, however it deserves directing out for the video clip we’re going to come back after this thing has had a little time to air out, and you know we’ll see just how it looks after it had. You know, an hour to do kind of an inflate, alright. So lastly, I’m not mosting likely to place this on right now. I’m still allowing the poor air up there out. But while it’s doing that, I figured we ‘d go on and burst the Queen cushion protector; you get a wonderful little swatch sample rival example purple sample. Casper Topper You understand this is really elastic, whereas the competitors are not. The Purple feels softer, so charming to have, and the factor I chose to obtain a bed mattress guard, which I didn’t the very first time. The very first time I attempted to economical out on all this, so when it came time to do this again, I chose we’re mosting likely to go for it on this. One is my girlfriend, and I make certain you have one as well, and if not, then you are the future husband. She likes to do her nails. She spilled a container of water on the last one. You recognize. It’s the best bed point to occur on the bed, and you don’t want it. Try to take the Purple out of this cover. It will never ever go back on the right, and it will never fit right. The bed will certainly never ever rest right. I did some study right into that, and Purple says never attempt to wash. He covered this bed, so get you a mattress protector; spend the $ 59 you’re investing a thousand dollars on a bed, and if you’re wise, you’re obtaining the base, so you’re paying $ 1200 minimum on a queen bed anyhow spend the added 60 bucks obtain the bed mattress Guard to ensure that all that nasty stuff that can wind up on right here remains on that. You can toss them a cleaning machine and be finished with it right here. She is, and to reveal you that I’m not biessing you right with saying that I got another purple bed mattress, I’m going to. Take you back below and reveal you. Casper Topper I have the other purple queen bed mattress right below, and we’re regarding to put it in this bed right below. It’s, you recognize, a little dingy; we have actually had this just over a year, but I do wish to claim that considering it mores than a year old, I assume it looks pretty dang good. It’s still in exceptional form. We were going to obtain one more one anyway. We’re placing this one in below. We placed the brand-new one in our area, so I can directly vouch for this. Cushion, like I claimed, originating from a traditional bed mattress and box springtime, takes a while to obtain made use of to, yet you know the one thing I did differently this moment than I did the very first time is, I went for it, you recognize no screwing around. We got the appropriate base, and we obtained the cushion, we obtained the proper cushion guard, all right, just if you’re going to spend a thousand bucks on a mattress anyway, is spend an additional 250 dollars struck the base for it that’s proper, for it that’s developed to Select this bed get the bed mattress protector. The mattress safeguards your will. Thank yourself forum. If you wanted grabbing a purple bed, I would have a direct link in the description to make sure that you can pick one up for on your own. All the purple devices everything will certainly be there, so take a look at that link if you’re interested in obtaining one for on your own. Casper Topper They do have financing on these. You don’t have to pay out the twelve thirteen hundred dollars ahead of time. Even if you have a ver debt or whatever you might still prostate can, you can obtain funded for these, where the payments are next to absolutely nothing over the following two years. You will not sleep better than you rest on a purple mattress. I have tried lots of cushions, I have actually tried to memory, foam, I’ve been attempting, gel I’ve been trying, crossbreeds, I have actually been attempting typical yet Spring and coil. I’ve spent a great deal of cash on cushions of what you leave this. This is without a doubt one of the least expensive means. You can go, and I have never rested on it on a cushion that made me more comfy, making me get up, feeling even more relaxed and all set to go. I was surprised, and I’m sure you will certainly be at just how much of a distinction a mattress can make in your life, absolutely worth the financial investment; inspect it out. This is my second one, and when I choose to update this bed, we’re going to be opting for a king, and I assure we’re going to be getting an additional purple King system, an additional king cushion; I can not claim sufficient good things regarding them." "Alright, so the day has actually come; every one of our purple stuff has actually arrived now; there’s a right method to do things, there’s a wrong method to do something. I like to do points the appropriate way, the first time, so we don’t have any type of migraines in the future. We have actually got our queen purple cushion, we have actually obtained our queen purple cushion guard, and we have our queen bed mattress platform base. Now, if you’re going from a typical bed, I’ve used Purple prior to; this is just my first time making a decision to do a review on it. West Elm Jacksonville Fl So I already understand exactly what to anticipate, yet you do not put a purple cushion onto a weak base or a fragile frame. You don’t place a purple cushion onto a box springtime. It will certainly harm the cushion, so extremely essential. Look, if you’re going to spend a thousand bucks on a mattress, incidentally. This is not funded material. I paid $ 1,000 for this mattress. Just like I paid a thousand bucks for the last one, so I currently recognize, like I claimed, what to expect because this is now two thousand dollars I have actually spent. That is concerning $ 59. Well worth it. That’s the mattress protector, so you’re, looking about a thousand and sixty you’re looking concerning two hundred dollars, so overall all-in, you check out about twelve hundred sixty dollars, however think me for the sort of rest you were going to get out of this once your body obtains Adjust it does take a number of weeks or two to get used to this brand-new bed. It’s just astonishing! So come to my room. Alright, we will tear this down, and after that I’m going to show you just how you can take the boards beneath your initial frame; you do not have to you, don’t need to remove your bed. I do not want anybody, assume you got you to recognize. You got a great bed; you do not need to remove it. To get a purple, West Elm Jacksonville Fl Your purple base will fit down in there. You simply got to take a couple of the supporting boards out, which should be actual, simple. Drop your new structure in dropping your new cushion on putting your guard on it. Then your sheets, and it’ll possibly look practically exactly similar to this. When we’re done, you won’t have the ability to discriminate. Alright, so get your bed strip down to bare bones. Alright, there’s no guarantee you’re going to need to get rid of any of this, yet there’s a possibility that you might, so go on. Obtain a strip down obtain everything out of here. Take this possibility to do like I really did not tidy all the pet hair out from under your bed, get it prepared, and after that obtain your purple system base. Allow’s damage that open and get it established out on the flooring. So when you find out what we need to get rid of from this, if anything, okay now, it’s necessary to note 8 documents of any problems to any of your packaging. As you can see, this set looks like it got quite well abused on the vehicle. We’ve obtained holes and grinds anywhere. We have actually got pieces coming out or attempting to come out from this edge of the base here all. If anything is missing, you desire to be certain to document this prior to you go, breaking it open. You understand this point obtained abused. If any type of pieces are missing, you will not desire to be able to have proof of this so that you can get in touch with purple, and they’ll gladly send you out the parts you need to finish your configuration all. Here’s what you obtain in your box, you get a little device set with just some vital parts. This thing goes together quite efficiently. I’ve done it before; you get two separate sections below good and after that basically begin taking off your foam. You obtained to remove there. Some zip restrain here at the bottom, get all this things cleaned off, we’ll open up. West Elm Jacksonville Fl It up, and then I’ll reveal you what to do next. Okay, so once you obtain every little thing nice and unwrapped, this point is around as easy as maybe to establish up; right here are your directions. If generally, it’s as well complete or twin structures, you unfold them, I’ll. Try to do this for you genuine quick. They unravel right below at the joints again extended, prolong it obtain your ends out all right, and after that there’s a little hinge. Concealing over here right here is your hinge. All right. Take this wingnut off of each corner. Bear in mind and there are 4 of these. I really did not also need to take it off. You can loosen it up and after that tighten this wing nut down on this joint. Alright, exceptional and limited would certainly have been less complicated to reveal you this set down here, just boom. That’s all there is to it. Center ones are currently great outside ones. There are currently right these items down below. You probably will not require, unless you’re, in don’t think we can. Perhaps we can. We can obtain no. Is it also limited in a lot of instances? This will drop right into your present bed frame as long as it’s not pulling or flexing anything we’re excellent. It is mosting likely to be a tight fit, but these boards bow a little worst-case circumstance: if, if you have a similar situation and you’re not comfy maintaining it such as this, this will certainly be fine. You can eliminate there’s this screw here, one screw on the other side. You can remove this backboard. West Elm Jacksonville Fl You can come below to this front board very same point; there’s one screw down here and afterwards one screw beyond. You can get rid of those. Next off, we’re mosting likely to do the very same thing with this one; we’re going to line it up next to each other; when you do that, we have two long-sleeved screws right below that will certainly go and go and install these 2 together, and you’re going to use. These two wing nuts right here, and that’s mosting likely to hold this with each other, and after that you prepare to place your purple cushion on alright. So you take your rubber sleeve off of the screw, and it’s going to go in between the two structures. So you have actually obtained one structure here, one structure, as you can see – and it’s split directly down the middle right here. Alright, so you’re going to put the sleeve in between press it via. You’re mosting likely to affix both of these structures right below. It is challenging to show you specifically where these things will attach, but at the very front where these joints are, you needed to utilize the wing nuts on one screw that enters right next to it over here and the other. One addresses in at the exact same factor on the behind, and you take your wing nut that I simply went down, and you screw it on completion. Ensure you do this on both sides and see to it they’re great and tight to ensure that these points? Do not make noise, and they remain lock together now if they rotate – and they most likely will; there behave sufficient to offer you a little wrench over right here. West Elm Jacksonville Fl So don’t think twice to break this negative child out and utilize it. Take your little wrench and hold on to that, so it doesn’t rotate and after that simply tight that wing nut up like you can appearances, okay, alright and after that wash rinse repeat on the various other side, all right now, the fun part obtain your Purple on The bed – don’t worry, Purple is kind adequate to consist of well all right. They constantly include this little jelly thing that you can. I do not understand show your pals, yet in right here, they generally put a little knife, and you use that blade to cut straight across the seams. Attempt down here. Alright, you get all your little documents, consisting of these nifty. Little offers you place over your eyes, yet right here is beware with this – is a really sharp razor blade, locate you a beginning factor and begin reducing. This up, lift your Purple. The mattress currently on this; I desire to mention something and bring this camera a little closer. We have some areas on the bed below. I intend to get a little closer to show them We obtained a place on the bed right here; there’s more beyond too. This is not just for the unboxings and does points exactly there like. I stated I paid complete price for this, so I’m not influenced by any means, shape, or kind to make it appear like a better product. It is all right. Next off, we have our mattress, spring-trap, all appropriate ensure you obtained your cushion about where you want it to be on your bed all right at this moment, your Purple’s just going to rest right here and remain to air outbreathe a bit offer It a while stroll away come back to it later. I wouldn’t advise leaping on and climbing him now; allow this thing breathe, yet I will direct out these marks that we revealed you what was still in the packaging they get on the bed. We’ve got one here: we’ve got one here. We have actually got another dark tarnish here, a dark shade. I do not know what that is, however it’s worth explaining for the video clip we’re mosting likely to come back hereafter point has actually had a little time to air out, and you understand we’ll see just how it takes care of it had. You understand, a hr to do type of an inflate, alright. So lastly, I’m not going to place this on right now. I’m still letting the poor air up there out. But while it’s doing that, I figured we ‘d go on and burst the Queen mattress protector; you obtain a good little example example rival sample purple sample. West Elm Jacksonville Fl You know this is very elastic, whereas the rivals are not. The Purple really feels softer, so charming to have, and the factor I determined to obtain a mattress guard, which I really did not the very first time. The first time I tried to cheap out on all this, so when it came time to do this again, I chose we’re going to go for it on this. One is my bride-to-be, and I’m sure you have one also, and if not, then you are the future husband. She likes to do her nails. She spilled a container of water on the last one. You know. It’s the right bed thing to occur on the bed, and you don’t desire it. Try to take the Purple out of this cover. It will certainly never ever go back on the right, and it will certainly never ever fit right. The bed will never ever sleep. I did some study into that, and Purple states extra 60 bucks get the bed mattress Guard so that all that nasty stuff that might wind up on below remains on that. You can throw them a washing device and be performed with it right here. She is, and to reveal you that I’m not biessing you right with stating that I acquired one more purple mattress, I’m going to. Take you back here and show you. West Elm Jacksonville Fl I have the various other purple queen cushion right here, and we will place it in this bed right below. It’s, you understand, a little dingy; we’ve had this just over a year, however I do intend to claim that considering it mores than a year old, I believe it looks quite dang excellent. It’s still in outstanding form. We were going to obtain an additional one anyway. So we’re putting this set in here. We put the brand-new one in our area, so I can directly vouch for this. Bed mattress, like I said, originating from a conventional cushion and box spring, takes a while to obtain utilized to, however you understand the one point I did differently this time around than I did the very first time is, I went all out, you know no screwing about. We obtained the right base, and we got the bed mattress, we obtained the appropriate bed mattress guard, okay, just if you’re mosting likely to spend a thousand dollars on a mattress anyhow, is spend an added 250 bucks struck the base for it that’s correct, for it that’s designed to Go with this bed obtain the mattress protector. The bed mattress protects your will. Thank on your own online forum. If you were interested in picking up a purple bed, I would have a direct web link in the description so that you can pick one up for yourself. All the purple devices whatever will exist, so take a look at that link if you’re interested in getting one on your own. West Elm Jacksonville Fl They do have financing on these. You do not have to spend the twelve thirteen hundred bucks ahead of time. Also if you have a ver debt or whatever you might still prostate can, you can obtain funded for these, where the repayments are nothing over the next 2 years. You will not rest much better than you sleep on a purple mattress. I have actually tried lots of mattresses, I have actually attempted to memory, foam, I’ve been attempting, gel I have actually been trying, hybrids, I’ve been trying traditional however Spring and coil. I’ve invested a lot of money on cushions for what you get out of this. This is without a doubt one of the cheapest ways. You can go, and I have actually never slept on it on a bed mattress that made me much more comfy, making me get up, really feeling even more rested and all set to go. I was shocked, and I’m certain you will certainly be at exactly how much of a distinction a bed mattress can make in your life, absolutely worth the financial investment; examine it out. This is my 2nd one, and when I choose to update this bed, we’re mosting likely to be choosing a king, and I assure we’re going to be getting one more purple King platform, an additional king cushion; I can not claim enough good ideas about them." 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She never had been invited to sit in the dean's or president’s box at a football game, and no one at this level had visited with her. This will change soon! A small college had a prominent philanthropist as its top seven-figure lifetime donor. His giving was far and above anyone else's. As the college prepared for a campaign, board members—and even senior staff—were quite vocal (too vocal) about their future gift expectations from this donor. It is fair to say that, in their minds, the campaign hinged on him. We had a delightful visit about the institution and gained terrific insight—including the fact that the college president had not visited with this top donor in 18 months. Know who your top prospective donors are. And, as Jerry Panas shares, keep them embraced in a warm hug from your institution. If you are not devoting the time to focus on this, then find tasks to shed so you can. By deepening these relationships, your best prospects will be asking you how they can help. 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"IT services for retail Follow purchase behaviour and personal shopping insights. Retailers have a passion for customer service and have invested significant time and effort in building customer loyalty. However, as any business grows, there is a natural impact on the ability to deliver traditional personalised service. Now, however, the world of personalisation and scale are colliding as retailers look to use customer data to offer tailored—and more profitable—customer experiences. Capabilities Using leading-edge technology and market knowledge, Northdoor helps retailers move into a more personalised world: - Utilise huge volumes of client, product and purchase data to drive new opportunities - Target client both online and in-store linking purchase history to build a detailed client picture for: - Interactions and habits - Channel preference - Price sensitivity - Incentive preferences - And deliver this critical data quickly and easily to the business See what our customers have to say Eric Sheley IS Director Sally Briggs IT Manager Pret A Manger minimises supplier risk with a granular, real-time view of cyber exposure. - 24/7 cyber risk monitoring helps ensure sensitive data is always secure - 2x faster assessments when evaluating new suppliers - 75% lower TCO compared to manual, service-based approaches to security Understanding the risk of cyber threats with Pret A Manger Third-Party Risk Management processes have been evolving at a rapid pace over the last number of years, but the need to balance efficiency, compliance, workload, and risk is challenging teams more than ever. Companies are outsourcing more and more of their business processes, sometimes unknowingly, to supply chains that may be putting their businesses at risk of a cyber breach. Listen to the on-demand webinar to learn how to improve the maturity of your Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program. Guest speaker: Alan Cain – Global Information Security Officer (CISO), Pret A Manger. From the webinar, you will: - Understand the best practices to create efficiencies and mature your processes. - Help identify the pain points and solutions through automation from basic to advanced. - Hear how to gain support from key stakeholders to provide the support needed to run your program. - Learn how to use intelligence to identify risk. Watch the on-demand webinar: Whether you have a third party risk management (TPRM) program that is heavily manual with Excel etc, a semi-automated workflow for your vendor process or a fully-integrated TPRM program – there are ways you can improve your TPRM maturity! 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Learn More Intellislope® Grade Control . SMS™ Software. Learn More " "Most of Norway’s 2021 humanitarian budget is being channelled through the UN, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Norwegian humanitarian organisations. ‘Today, many countries are experiencing complex crises. The humanitarian situation can change very quickly. The combined impacts of armed conflict, the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and extreme poverty are exacerbating humanitarian crises. It is vital for Norway to work with flexible humanitarian organisations that understand the local conditions,’ said Ms Eriksen Søreide. The number of people in need of humanitarian aid and protection worldwide is higher than ever before. According to UN estimates, some 235 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2021. This is an increase of 40 % from last year. ‘An increasing number of people do not have enough food. Some 270 million people in 79 countries are now on the brink of or are already facing a hunger crisis, and armed conflict is the primary cause. At the same time, more and more people are being forced to flee their homes, either across national borders or within their own country. Increased core funding to humanitarian organisations provides both predictability and flexibility for our partners and helps to promote a more effective humanitarian response,’ Ms Eriksen Søreide said. This year, Norway has increased its core support to the World Food Programme (WFP) to NOK 800 million and to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to NOK 680 million. These are extraordinary increases in funding, allocated in response to growing needs arising from food insecurity and increased displacement as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. So far this year, Norway has provided NOK 420 million in funding to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). Norway is one of CERF’s largest donors. CERF ensures that humanitarian assistance reaches people in need quickly when crises emerge or escalate, and provides funding for underfunded emergencies. In 2021, the funds have been allocated to provide food assistance in Nigeria, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Norway also supports the work being done by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to protect and assist people living in conflict-affected countries. Norway has provided NOK 163 million to the ICRC, among other things to support the organisation’s efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Food security and protection of civilians are the most pressing humanitarian issues in Syria, Yemen and South Sudan. These are the countries that have received the most humanitarian support from Norway in 2021, as in recent years. So far this year, Norway has allocated NOK 700 million to humanitarian efforts in Syria, NOK 200 million in Yemen and NOK 166 million in South Sudan. This funding are being channelled through the UN, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and Norwegian humanitarian organisations. Norway will provide further support to the humanitarian response in these countries during the course of the year. Lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic have increased the risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This year, Norway will provide at least NOK 310 million to efforts to enhance protection against SGBV and access to sexual and reproductive health services in humanitarian crises. Protection of civilians against landmines and other explosives is another important priority for Norway. This year, Norway will provide at least NOK 300 million to global mine action. ‘Norway will continue to play a leading role in global humanitarian efforts both as a donor country and as a humanitarian actor. Our overall aim is to save lives, alleviate suffering and protect human dignity in conflict and crisis situations. At the same time, we will continue to promote innovation and an integrated approach in order to achieve better results with existing resources and counter the negative trend we are seeing in which more and more people are trapped in protracted humanitarian crises,’ Ms Eriksen Søreide said. Facts - 235 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2021. This is 40 % more than in 2020. - Worldwide, there are over 26 million refugees and more than 45 million people are internally displaced. - Norway is providing a record-high NOK 6.3 billion in humanitarian support, to be used, among other things, to protect civilians, improve food security and provide assistance to displaced people in countries affected by crisis and conflict. - Protection of civilians is a key focus area for Norway. It is also one of Norway’s priority thematic areas in the UN Security Council, where we currently chair the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Source: UN and Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs" "Toxicity of mixtures of pesticides in aquatic systems The paper assesses the usefulness of the concept of ‘concentration addition’ (CA) for describing the joint effect of pesticides on aquatic organisms, based on literature data from 1972 to 1998. For more than 90% of 202 mixtures in 26 studies, CA was found to predict effect concentrations correctly within a factor of two. Although from a theoretical point of view the assumption of CA may be invalid when dealing with mixtures of compounds with dissimilar modes of action, the experimental results have usually been indistinguishable from that predicted by CA. Deviations from CA did occur, but were mostly limited in extent. Upward and downward deviations from CA were of comparable magnitude and frequency, and tended to cancel each other out. The combinations identified as most frequently leading to deviations from CA were those of an organophosphorus ester or a carbamate with either another organophosphorus ester or a synthetic pyrethroid." "Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Wales defender Tom Lockyer. The 24-year-old, who has won five caps for his country, has decided to leave Bristol Rovers in order to move to the Championship, according to Bristol Live. Club captain Lockyer turned down a new contract at the League One club and is now available on a free transfer. He is primarily a central defender, but can also play right-back. Lockyer, who played 238 times for Rovers, has already confirmed he has interest from four Championship clubs. He said: ""Everyone keeps asking me, 'where are you signing then?' and I honestly don't know and they keep saying, 'why are you lying' and it's doing my head in because I wish I knew and I wish could tell you. ""But it's about weighing things up at the minute, it's too easy to rush into things and get sucked in by certain aspects of different clubs. ."" A move for Lockyer as a centre-half would perhaps be surprising, as Forest already have Michael Dawson, Tobias Figueiredo, Joe Worrall, Yohan Benalouane, Alexander Milosevic and Michael Hefele on the books as senior central defenders. Left-back Jack Robinson can also play there, however, it is possible Martin O'Neill will look to move players out this summer given the bloated size of Forest's first team squad as it stands. The Reds were understood to have considered a move for Lockyer last summer as an alternative to Sam Byram. However, he has not played regularly as a right-back for a number of years." "What three decades in agriculture means for the feed additive company Promote integrity of bones, skin and other tissues of birds. Good gut health builds a strong foundation for poultry performance. Novus solutions can help manage replacement rates and optimize piglet production and birthweight Novus's solutions support gut health including structural integrity, pathogen control and feed cost optimization Support a healthy and well-balanced gut microflora in production animals" "Elizabeth Woodville © National Portrait Gallery, London - Reference Collection NPG D16278 Sitterback to top - Elizabeth Woodville (circa 1437-1492), Queen of Edward IV. Sitter in 13 portraits. Artistback to top - John Faber Sr (circa 1660-1721), Draughtsman and engraver. Artist associated with 195 portraits. Related worksback to top - NPG D18869: Elizabeth Woodville (from same plate) - NPG D20089: Elizabeth Woodville (from same plate) Portrait setback to top." "Prize Winners Mrs Cerna by Sertan Saltan Oil on canvas 510 x 410 mm The prize winners for the BP Portrait Award 2011 were announced at the Awards Ceremony on 14 June 2011. The Young Artist Prize was awarded to Sertan Saltan for Mrs Cerna. Sertan Saltan studied with the Azerbaijani artist Teymur Rzayev in his atelier in Istanbul. Saltan moved from his native Turkey to the US where he undertook a BFA in product design at the University of New York. His work has been influenced by both Eastern and Western cultures. The portrait is of Mrs Cerna, the younger sister of a friend of the artist whose family Saltan joined for Thanksgiving in 2010. Seeing the young woman holding the carving knife while wearing rubber gloves with her hair in curlers amused Saltan and he immediately sketched her for this painting. © Sertan Saltan " "Membership Reports provide perinatal teams with the data they need to gain support for quality improvement priorities and monitor the impact of those efforts. The Core Reporting Package includes multiple levels of comparisons and extensive data on utilization, outcomes and 5-year trends. Comparison data for all available metrics - Peer subgroup - Perinatal Center Database (PCDB) - Trend database and national benchmarks Whenever possible, the value of the comparative data is enhanced by case mix adjusting variables. The comparison to hospitals with similar characteristics and patient acuity, identify potential areas of risk. Our ability to provide the patient cases helps hospitals to do a deep dive into their rates. Core Membership Reporting Package The Quarterly Report The cornerstone of our membership reporting includes an extensive tabular and graphical display of financial, clinical and demographic data. Includes comparative analyses for the following: - Obstetrical Services - All Neonatal Services - Neonatal Special Care Services - Linked Mother/Baby Analyses - Perinatal Quality Indicators - Five Year Trends Perinatal Quality Improvement Dashboard The Perinatal Quality Improvement Dashboard displays and tracks key performance indicators from the Quarterly Reports as well as five year trends with indications as to whether your hospital’s metrics are moving in a positive direction. Quarterly Measure Snapshot The Quarterly Measure Snapshot is a mid‐cycle report that complements to the Quarterly Report which provides internal hospital comparisons for over 20 key metrics using the hospital’s quarterly data submission. Quarterly Special Reports Quarterly Special Reports are drill down analyses on perinatal “hot topics” or areas of clinical interest to our members. NPIC Membership Reports can help your hospital or system identify adverse events that could have been prevented or mitigated. Data that informs is helpful; data that drives improvement is invaluable. Download a Sample Core Reporting Package Add-On Enhanced Reporting Adverse Outcome Index (AOI) Report The Adverse Outcome Index (AOI) Report is designed to measure the volume and magnitude of ten adverse events (6 maternal and 4 neonatal) that may occur during the delivery process and could potentially expose an obstetrical team to malpractice liability. Download a Sample AOI Report Perinatal Service Line Report The Perinatal Service Line Report is intended to help the system leadership quickly assess how the perinatal service line is performing; monitor volume and utilization by level of perinatal care, determine areas of concern or risk exposure; over time, determine whether system-wide initiatives are having an impact at the local level. Download a Sample Perinatal Service Line Report" "THE COUNCIL The Council of the Society shall consist of 9 office bearers: The President The Vice-President The Honorary Secretary The Honorary Treasurer 5 Council Members (one is the immediate past President) The Council is the governing body of the Society, and shall be responsible for the organization of the various activities of the Society and management of the business between the Annual General Meetings. Office Bearers (2020-2022) President: Dr. Michael LEE Vice President: Dr. S.T. WONG Honorary Secretary: Dr. Calvin MAK Honorary Treasurer: Dr. K.H. CHOW Council Members: Dr. Alberto CHU, Dr. David CHAN, Dr. L.F. LI, Dr. K.M. LEUNG, Dr. Y.C. PO (Immediate Past President) ------ I.T. Subcommittee: Dr. Jason HO (Leader), Dr. Ben NG (Webmaster), Dr. Michael See (Webmaster); Dr. Michael Lee (Advisor), Dr. Calvin Mak (Advisor) Research Subcommittee: (in alphabetical order) Dr. David CHAN (PWH), Dr. Steve CHAN (PYNEH), Dr. Jason CHOW (PMH), Dr. Caspar CHU (TMH), Dr. Calvin MAK (QEH), Dr. Anderson TSANG (QMH), Peter WOO (KWH); Gilberto LEUNG (QMH, convenor) Past Presidents H.L. WEN Y.T. KAN C.P. YU M.K. LEE W.S. POON Dawson FONG Y.W. FAN C.K. WONG K.Y. YAM Y.C. PO Honorary Members Hsiang Lai WEN Mahmut Gazi YASARGIL Francis John GILLINGHAM Samuel Laird GALBRAITH Liang Fu ZHOU Madjid SAMII Chung Cheng WANG aka Zhong Cheng WANG Dachling PANG Maurice CHOUX Allen R. WYLER Takeshi KAWASE Honorary Legal Advisor: Jaime CY Lam Honorary Auditor: John LO" "07 Jan Hello world! Posted at 22:04h in Uncategorized by admin 1 Comment 0 Likes Share Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! 1 Comment A WordPress CommenterPosted at 22:04h, 07 January Hi, this is a comment. To get started with moderating, editing, and deleting comments, please visit the Comments screen in the dashboard. Commenter avatars come from Gravatar." "Nutrishop carries the pre-workout supplements you need to ensure you have the energy and stamina to shred your cardio or weightlifting workout. Our selection of pre-workout supplements also includes fat-burning formulas for better weight loss results. We carry beverage powders and premixed drinks in a variety of flavors. " "The Trump administration doesn’t believe systemic racism is a problem in America. Should the president and his aides wish to open their tightly shut eyes, we can show them a few things. This is partly because different groups often gravitate toward different industries, itself a complex process resulting from personal choice, educational disparities and bias. Black New Yorkers, a quarter of the city’s population, account for just 7% of its advertising workforce, 9% in computer systems design, 7% in securities. But even within sectors where Blacks are well represented, they earn a mere fraction of what whites take home. On average, Black beauty salon workers make less than half of whites; Black postal workers, $41,261 to whites’ $59,277; Black department store workers, $15,870 to whites’ $44,674. While there isn’t always a straight line between bias and economic disadvantage, it’s willful ignorance to suggest the cumulative effect of generations of unfairness doesn’t weigh heavily on the backs of Black Americans. Add to that growing evidence that African-Americans see equivalent homes appraised for less than whites do, and have stubbornly unequal access to the best teachers and schools, and to quality health care, and it’s easy to see why the Black-white economic divide is as wide as it was more than a half-century ago. But first things first. To combat a problem, you have to acknowledge it exists." "Kurt Vonnegut Archive ‘ […]" "This is a five day trip starting in Hanmer Springs and ending at Greymouth with overnights along the way in Murchison ( two nights) Westport and Reefton. Of all the NZ Adventures tours the West Coast Explorer emphasises the differences most between the drier east and the damper west of the South Island. The contrast is at it's most extreme on the afternoon of day one as we travel on the rainbow Road down into the Beech forests and away from the brown tussock lands of Molesworth that are so typical of the eastern side of the divide and the rain shadow created by the Southern Alps that are so characteristic of our other tours. The trip starts in the holiday resort of Hanmer Springs and finishes in a much different place at Greymouth. From holiday town to a working town where the economy is based on resources often hard won from the land and sea. This very popular tour is offered twice through the season." "This modern white haori is cvered in a floral design. Haori are typically worn atop of Japanese kimono, but also make a great coat when worn with western fashion. - Haori Condition: B+ , this haori has very faint flaws such as small faint stains - Wrist To Wrist: 50 in - 128 cm - Back Width: 24 in - 61 cm - Back Length: 32 in - 82. White." "Police have arrested the eighth principal suspect involved in the recent bank robbery, which claimed many lives with several others injured, in Offa, Kwara. Seven of the suspects had been arrested on Saturday. Men of the underworld had robbed Union Bank, Ecobank, Guarantee Trust Bank, First Bank, Zenith Banks and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank in the North-central state. Addressing newsmen on Saturday, Commissioner of Police in the state, Lawan Ado, said 17 persons were killed, including nine policemen, during the robbery attack. And Sunday, while addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, said: “The Offa incident where nine Policemen and Eight (8) other persons were killed, the names of the seven suspects and the additional one suspect bringing to eight suspects arrested in connection with the incident have admitted to the various criminal roles they played in the bank’s robbery attacks. “The suspects are assisting Police investigation into the incident, they are being withheld but will be disclosed after the arrest of the remaining suspects and completion of the investigation into the crime.”" "Bobby Ford Choate Bobby Ford Choate was born June 6, 1929 in Luther, Okla. to Bonnie and Ruby Choate. He passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the age of 88. Mr. Choate grew up as a sharecropper’s son until the age of 14 when he left home to the Texas panhandle to farm and ranch for four years. He then joined the United States Air Force where he later retired after 20 years and 14 days of service. He then worked with the F.A.A as an air traffic controller for 10 years. Mr. Choate worked in the oilfields later in life and also as an employee with Okfuskee County before finally retiring. He and Sandra Roberts were married January 3, 1962 in Denison, Texas. Mr. Choate was a resident of the Okemah area since 1983. He was a member of the Mason Lodge and enjoyed fishing. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sandra Choate and eight brothers. He was survived by his son, William Steve Embery of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Connie Gober and husband Randy of Okemah and Sonja Clagg of Guthrie, Oklahoma; one sister Nancy George, 8 grandchildren, Lindsey Grounds, Cassie Maldonado, Stephanie Lowe, Jason Fowler, Cody Embery, Heath Embery, Hunter Embery and Scotty Clagg and 15 great-grandchildren. All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah. Online condolences may be made at." "FORMER WEWOKA POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR RAPE OF A MINOR By Editor | October 8, 2019 | 0 Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com | Unsubscribe Tuesday October 8, 2019, 1:00 PM Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation FORMER WEWOKA POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR RAPE OF A MINOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2019 WEWOKA, Okla. – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested a former Wewoka Police Officer on charges he raped a minor. On October 2019.]. 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Report to the fair barn, not the courthouse November 8, 2020 | No Comments » Budget Breakdown September 30, 2020 | No Comments » Higher ed chancellor honored with lifetime achievement award September 30, 2020 | No Comments »" "Hidden Treasures of the East The Nine Nights of Celebration Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West. Navratri: ‘nava’ (nine) and ‘ratri’ (nights) is the 10-day and nine-night festival celebrated in the East during the beginning of the autumn harvest season. It is one of the most powerful and auspicious periods of devotional worship to Shakti, the divine feminine mother. The celebration of Navratri is said to represent the path towards spiritual evolution. By destroying our inherent negativity, we develop its opposite quality, inviting higher consciousness, wisdom and knowledge into our lives. Celebration Navratri is a celebration of life, the arts, music, dance, friendships and relationships. Our hearts soften and our capacity to feel and create expands.Families, friends and communities all unite as they recite stories, mythological legends, conduct fire sacrifices and chant scriptures and prayers. Folk dances such as ‘raas garba’ are performed to keep in tune with the spirit of the festival. Myth A demonic energy, ‘Mahishasura’ was destructing the alignment of the planets and could only be destroyed and rebalanced by a feminine energy. The great goddess Durga emerged and fought a ferocious battle for nine nights before triumphing on the tenth day. The ancient scriptures say that during the nine nights, three other forms of Shakti are honoured: DAY 1-3: Kali (feminine energy of Shiva) dissolving ignorance, destroying our inner demons, strengthening our courage. DAY 4-6: Lakshmi (feminine energy of Vishnu) bestowing wealth in all forms, inspiring generosity, reveals inner and outward beauty and abundance. DAY 7-9: Saraswati (feminine energy of Brahma) representing purity and the light within us to create inspiration from the inner self. DAY 10: Known as Dusherra, marking the triumph of good over evil when Shakti slayed the demon Mahishasura. THE MYTH IS HUGELY SYMBOLIC: the victory of Shakti represents our own internal victory when overpowered by our negative tendencies. We channel the creative energy within us through faith to destroy these negativities; the battle between our own demons and our own inherent Durga. Yoga and meditation What we see and experience is Shakti: she is the expression, the movement, the manifestation of energy, the vibration of consciousness, the exhale in every breath. She is the creation, the openness, the dynamic, the intuition and lightness. It is in the stillness between the inhale and exhale that the dual masculine and feminine energies within all of us unite and in that moment of fusion is where the magic really happens, the divine interplay. We heighten the energy of these nine nights in our asana, meditation and mantra practices. By focusing on Shakti’s qualities, we travel deeper and manifest all that we want to attract into our lives; experiencing the full expression of the pose, channelling Shakti’s divine energy in meditation and chanting Shakti mantras, vibrating on a cellular level. Mantra Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundaye Vichey Namah - I offer my obeisances to ‘Shakti’ the divine female energy This mantra invokes Shakti. It is known to facilitate concentration of the mind and provide protection, acting as a shield of strength and energy. We seek blessings from Shakti – Durga, who manifests into forms of Kali (Giver of Justice), Lakshmi (Giver of Wealth) and Saraswati (Giver of Knowledge). By Sonal Thakrar (kleem.co.uk) Om Magazine First published in November 2009, OM yoga magazine has become the most popular yoga title in the UK. Available from all major supermarkets, independents and newsstands across the UK. Also available on all digital platforms." "Chennai reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in over 9 months New Delhi, Jan 25: Chennai on Sunday reported zero deaths due to COVID-19 for the first time in more than nine months. Chennai accounts for around 33 per cent of Tamil Nadu's death toll and has reported 4,085 deaths till date. A total of 12,316 persons have died till date in Tamil Nadu due to COVID-19. Tamil Nadu reported seven deaths due to COVID-19 on Sunday. Two persons whose deaths were reported on Sunday belonged to Coimbatore district while Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Tiruppur and Madurai districts reported one death each on Sunday. Tamil Nadu's mortality rate due to COVID-19 is around 1.5 per cent for the past three months. All the persons whose deaths were reported on Sunday had comorbidities. Of the seven, three persons died in private healthcare facilities while four persons died in government healthcare facilities. A total of 4,904 persons are being treated for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu as of Sunday, of which Chennai accounts for 1,693 patients. Coimbatore has the second highest number of active cases of COVID-19 at 478 followed by Chengalpattu with 392 patients. Erode, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruvallur, Tiruppur, Trichy and Vellore districts also have over a hundred persons undergoing treatment for COVID-19 including those in home isolation on Sunday. Tamil Nadu, till date, has reported over 8.34 lakh COVID-19 cases. The state also tested 62,619 samples on Sunday, while the number of samples tested till Sunday shot up to 1.56 crore." "! How many of you have seen this book, or are even using it in your classroom to assess and determine presents levels?? Brigance CIBS You can grab my Picture Schedule for your classroom by clicking on the picture. I have included the basics and a blank card so you can customize it to fit your classroom. 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You can make your views known when we don’t. You can put our logo up on your fridge. You can encourage others to become a member just like you. What does it mean to be an associate member? For those entities like other NGOs, businesses or associations that cannot join as individuals, joining as an associate is an ideal way to be a part of One Sky. Although you cannot vote you can support us and associate with us. What does it mean to be a supporter of One Sky? If for some reason you cannot join us and cannot associate with us but you really would like to support us we have this category especially for you. It means you can give us a donation and feel like you are in support of our activities. We won’t keep soliciting you or send you a membership reminder. What else do I get as a member? You can access the members page on our website and read minutes, documents and participate in One Sky chats. 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Nine different players have interceptions in the team's total of 27, led by Charles Woodson with eight and Nick Collins with six. Six different players have a forced fumble within the team's 11, led by Woodson's four and Cullen Jenkins' three. And six different players have a fumble recovery among the team's 10, led by Clay Matthews' three, Johnny Jolly's two and Collins' two (one on special teams). Also, 14 different defenders have at least one sack this season. And though not all of those relate directly to turnovers, it still speaks to the unpredictability of the defensive scheme and who might be making the big play. ""That's the fun thing to see because everybody knows they're going to have an opportunity,"" Capers said. ""You like to see those plays get spread around, because guys know it can come at any point in time. ""Defensive guys take a lot of pride in that. And our offense has done a great job of protecting the ball. 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Sitemap. Generally, tarantulas live in burrows or in trees. Hysterocrates G. cala is not recognized as a valid species by Platnick, also, the ""change"" i have seen is for G. porteri, which *is* a valid species. He claims untill the new paper on the classification of Chilean tarantulas is published, they're labeled NCF and RCF to keep the two species apart :? spatulata: (Pink bird eater) ragno gigante del Brasile. Il più grande ragno del mondo, aggressivo, veloce, Tarantula toxin. Generally, tarantulas live in burrows or in trees.,, Chilean Rose Tarantula Grammostola rosea On Hand At 'Animal Magic' Event, Martin Mere WWT, Lancashire UK,. Who knows?, Tarantula hawk wasp dragging a giant spider,, Chilean rose Tarantula - La Campana Chile,,, Rose-haired tarantula or Chilean rose tarantula, Grammostola rosea, native to Chile,,,,,,,,. Chilean Rose-Haired Tarantulas live in dry, grassland regions at the edge of the desert. Apparently NCF has been sold wrongly for the last decade as G. rosea. I heard the scientific name is changed now and then.,, Chilean rose tarantula / Grammostola rosea,. (Red-rump tarantula) migale fondo rosso. No need to register, buy now! ragno baboon zampre grosse. He claims their habitats are miles apart and the RCFs are less bulky and don't get as large. With a Buffalo Zoo membership you may visit the Zoo as often as you like – and your admission is absolutely FREE. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Euathlus It is normally considered bad form for a poster on such lists as these to respond to their own postings, but I think I need to anyway. Natural Habitat. Contributed courtesy Jackie... Rose-haired Tarantula. Tiedustelisin Chilen ruusu tarantulan(Grammostola Gala) nahanluomisen tiheydestä. The Chilean rose hair tarantula is about 1.5 inches in length with a leg span up to 5.75 inches. We have some Rose Hair tarantulas for sale at rock-bottom prices. Grammostola gala: Rose-haired Tarantula. Grande e pesante, aggressiva, solitaria, semiarboricola. Grammostola gala: Rose-haired Tarantula. Download all free or royalty-free photos and vectors. program at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Rose-haired Tarantula. Classification : Bugs. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. 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Additional Resources Webinar Zoho Cliq and PagerDuty: Straight Out of Chat Webinar You’ve Built It and Run It, Now Delegate It" "The deadly emptiness of culture wars How serious is the content of contemporary culture wars? In my opinion, not that serious. This is because the event or topic under scrutiny is almost always shoddily magnified to a realm that requires deeper understanding of an extremely multifaceted, historical, and layered discourse. On the flip side, it is the consequences of culture wars that are more serious than the actual content being debated. What happens is that important issues such as racism, discrimination, epistemic injustice, mental health, and gender identity, get reduced to a level of insignificance. This risks lowering people’s actual lived experiences to the level of tit-for-tat. As a member of the world of social media, I find it difficult to escape from culture wars. Although the majority of the accounts I follow involve funny football memes, I am inevitably drawn into a meaningless left-right feud which dominates my social feed. Dr Seuss withdraws six unpopular, low-selling books with racist tropes? An affront to a Western childhood! Oxonians want to remove a statue of a man steeped in racism and empire? A complete erasure of history! Demands for U.S. police reform after the public murder of the unarmed and defenceless George Floyd? Blue lives also matter! Goddamnit, ALL lives matter! It’s a tireless cycle of rage. These things shouldn’t garner the level of vitriol they do, but culture wars manage to turn these complex and slow-paced problems into perpetual short-bursts of rage and defence. Unfortunately, the nature of culture wars transfers the focus away from the actual people impacted – issues that minimally affect the lives of the most outraged are duped into believing that they are somehow victims. Those involved in culture wars wrongly believe that they equally have something to lose. Culture wars manage to turn complex and slow-paced problems into perpetual short-bursts of rage and defence. This causes things to escalate to the point where it is assumed that everyone is part of a great struggle. Culture war implies winners and losers. When something sparks a huge and, ironically, short lived debate it’s important to think of who comes out on top when it dies down. Moreover, it is also a mystery of who is actually doing the fighting. Who are the people actually at war? Whose culture is under attack? My feeling is that the people at the heart of culture wars, people like Piers Morgan, are those who are not actually benefitted or disadvantaged in any way by the outcome. Through culture wars, the people truly at a disadvantage are no longer part of the emanating furore. Rather, the actual people who are directly impacted by something controversial, the people who draw out the issue in the first place, eventually become a distinct entity from the people who feel as though they need to throw their opinion into the ring. Kind of like what I’m doing now. Naomi Osaka’s exit from the French Open sparked a culture war about the legitimacy of people’s claim to mental health, which ends up detracting away from her mental health as a top athlete. The message of Greta Thunberg is clouded by a culture war on whether or not she is a legitimate voice for climate change. The gender-neutral rebranding of Mr. Potato Head shifts the focus away from the fact that 144 anti-trans bills had been filed in America in 2021, with a recent bill in Florida making it illegal for trans-athletes to participate in teams that do not match their gender assigned at birth. Culture wars shift the focus to the opinions and feelings of people who do not have anything serious to gain or lose. The internet and social media have created a news machine that relies on clickbait, churning out nonsense stories that create faux outrage. Why have transgender toilets and changing rooms been so blown out of proportion that when Minnesota quietly proposes a bill that would find trans-athletes guilty of a misdemeanour for participating in women’s sport, the mainstream media barely bats an eye? On top of already having to grapple with their identity in a rigid heteronormative world, trans athletes would have to worry about committing a crime just by playing the sport they love. An overblown culture war of channel-crossing asylum seekers results in an immigration system that leaves black Britons dying abroad in a foreign land or homeless on the pavements they grew up on. 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"A few weeks ago, I lashed out and purchased a Samsung SHS-1321 digital door lock from eBay. It’s a very stylish unit with nice capacitive touch buttons and an RFID card reader for keyless entry. Product information: For $143, this lock does an amazing job. It can be programmed with up to 20 different access cards, which is more that enough for most home users i.e. the target market. That said, there are some shortcomings- Programming a new card erases the existing cards The instruction say otherwise, but this is what seems to be happening to me. Effectively this means that I’d have to ensure I have all cards/tags present when programming up a new one. You cannot remove a specific card This seems fairly self evident considering the lock is a standalone system with no management interface. If you were to lose a card/tag, you need to erase all cards and start again. No record keeping ability Again, as a cheap standalone product, there is no logging available. Given each access card is unique, this would be a nice feature. Only the card UID is used Ok this one depends on how paranoid you want to be, but it is worth knowing. ISO1443 RFID cards have a unique identifier which can be read with any compatible reader – i.e. it is not meant to be secure. The Samsung lock (and probably others) read this UID and use that as the only means to identify access cards – i.e. no information is written to the card itself, it is purely a read operation. The advantage of this is that ANY ISO1443 based card can actually be learned by the system and treated as an access key. Credit cards, public transport cards – you have options. Of course the downside is that UIDs are easily copied by somebody motivated enough to do so. It’s worth noting that mechanical keys suffer this same vulnerability, so it comes down to the convenience of using any old card vs paranoia that somebody will clone your key card. Build it better So, naturally I could have bought a much more expensive lock which does not have the same limitations, but where’s the fun in that? Time to open it up and see what I can do to improve the lock. The lock consists of two parts connected by a cable – an outdoor unit which contains the keypad and card antenna, and an indoor unit which has the mechanical lock and the main circuit board. The outdoor unit is a fairly dumb device, which just sends inputs to the indoor unit – this is a deliberate security measure by Samsung so as to not expose a method for somebody to break in by hacking the outdoor unit. But can we redirect the reader to our own controller instead? The outdoor unit After taking the back off of the outdoor unit, I can see that the RFID board is completely separate from the main outdoor board, and connects directly to the indoor unit via 4 wires. Let’s get a better look at what’s under there. Ok this is interesting. Before starting this project I knew nothing about RFID circuits and antenna design, but the following diagram shows a basic RFID implementation, which bears a striking resemblance. But there are a few components at play here – so we need to figure out at which point in the circuit is the separation between indoor and outdoor. The Indoor Unit The entire circuit board was covered with a resin which makes it a little difficult to probe (and to photograph). It was also preventing me from seeing the markings on the chip to identify it. I removed the resin with my trusty pocket knife, but the text on the chip still eludes me. Nevertheless, you can see the inductors L1 and L2 which, means that logically these lines must connect to the antenna coil. It seems to be a straight path out of the inductors to the connector. The capacitors connect these lines to TGND, which also goes to the connector. 3 out of 4 wires are now identified! All of these three wires are related to transmission, so it stands to reason that the 4th wire is the RX line, but which components are on which side of the wire? Following the circuit on the indoor unit back from the connector, the signal goes through RC pair CC9/CR4, arriving at the RX pin on the IC. With all that information in hand, it’s time to connect the antenna PCB to a new controller! I selected the RC522 module because it’s cheap, and because the antenna circuitry is separated from the chip circuit (just like our lock). My original intention was to cut the board down so that the antenna was totally removed, but after some thought and a good hard look at the board layout, I realised that the pads where the tuning capacitors are would make an excellent place to solder my 4 wires. For testing, I soldered two wires onto the chip side of the pads which formerly held capacitors C6 and C7. These pads are connected on the underside of the board to the outputs of L1 and L2. I also soldered the TGND line to the chip side of C11 and RX to the other side of C11. Oh and I had to cut the traces to the onboard antenna. Testing Connecting the RC522 board up to the Raspberry Pi SPI bus I was able to read and write MiFare cards using the unmodified antenna built into the front of the outdoor unit! An excellent python library for reading/writing MiFare cards using the RC522 can be found at. I will be building my software around this library 🙂 Conclusion The Samsung SHS-1321, while very stylish and cheap was not quite what I wanted from an electronic lock, but with the addition of a Raspberry Pi, a cheap RFID controller and some patience, it is looking like I can have a managed Building Access Control system for very little cost. I will be posting some code to drive this thing in the next post." "Function or Form? What is the best approach to learning a sport? How is your sport taught? Is is through a skills based system (function) or manoeuvre based system (form)? In my own sport of alpine skiing (and snowsports more generally) this has been a topic of conversation and interest over the years. So, let's first establish what I mean by skills based and manoeuvre based systems and then explore the potential advantages and disadvantages of both. Skills based system In chapter 7 of the IASI manual, 'The Skills Model', which I wrote with Jamie Kagan, there is a big emphasis on developing all-mountain skiers that can cope with the 'open' nature of snowsports where the environment is ever changing, not only from one day to the next but from one run to the other, be it terrain (steepness/aspect), snow conditions (ice, slush, powder etc.), weather (poor visibility, wind, sunny etc.). Sports of this nature, which would include many adventure sports in the outdoors, require the performer to be adaptable and indeed, mindful, during performance so that they have a range of skills from which to draw upon and select to suit the constant changes that the environment presents. I recently read, Phil Smith's Snoworks blog article about the land of 'Ing' which is a beautifully written and clever presentation of the importance of developing a whole range of skills in order to cope with all-mountain skiing. The essence of the message is that 'Ing' is all about doing, which in the case of skiing means being able to use a variety of skills such as steering, sliding, carving, gripping, accelerating, breaking etc. Learning should take place by experimenting hence there is more than one way of coping with the environment. Phil laments that many learners, particularly adults, have lost their way to the land of Ing and are therefore missing out on the enjoyment of the sport not to mention limiting their abilities to learn and perform well. Even within ski instructor systems where the progression of many nations follows a similar pathway; straight run, plough, plough turn, plough parallel, parallel - simply adding 'ing' is important because it emphasises that these stages can be performed in different ways e.g. stance width, edge angle, range and rate of leg movement etc. But can this 'skills based' system (function) be taken too far? Can it lead to poor technique? Let's take a look then at what I mean by a manoeuvre based system. Manoeuvre based system Returning to chapter 7 of the IASI Manual, The Skills Model, Jamie and I talk about using effective and efficient movement patterns to aid accurate steering of the skis. This suggests that good technique is required in order to achieve accuracy! However, using the phrase 'good technique' opens up a potential can of worms as there are many views on what constitutes good or perhaps even correct technique. One only has to look at some of the groups on Facebook such as 'Technical Analysis of Alpine Skiing' or 'Elite Skiing' to see how wide and varied these views can be! I am sure this is similar in other sports too? Manoeuvre based skiing (or forms) links back to the more traditional approaches of teaching skiing where technique was very 'fixed' and different nations/ski schools promoted particular ways of skiing and very specific manoeuvres such as a stem christie, an up un-weighted parallel turn or a traverse with shoulders facing a particularly direction. Of course many schools have moved on from this more rigid approach, but there is still a degree of this evident today, even at the World Interski Congress where all the snowsports teaching nations come together and showcase their technical approaches. However, learning manoeuvres (a movement or series of moves) is essentially what is done as part of the skill acquisition process where motor learning takes place (see the Diamond Model of Skill Acquisition). Therefore, learning specific movement patterns, that are recognised within the sport as being effective and efficient, is a necessary part of developing performance. Conclusion So, what is the answer? Function or Form? As with so many of these debates the answer probably lies somewhere between the two. On the one hand it is important to learn good techniques for the sport in which you, the reader, participate (emphasis being on the 's'). However, it is then essential that these techniques can be applied to a variety of situations (often dictated by the environment in open mountain sports) and that is why having a range of skills at your disposal allows you to be adaptable and constantly making adjustments as you perform. As I was reminded, by one of the children I was teaching this past half term week, after we had skied the boarder-cross for the second time in a row, 'FUN-NESS' is what it is all about. If you are not having FUN then you potentially limit your ability to learn. So, while you might not always be in Phil Smith's land of Ing is is vital that you visit it regularly.." "Owl scarf 2013-05-10 14:18 As we entered spring, days are warmer but not so warm yet… So I’ve updated the smart scarf into a spring version, in a light cotton jersey fabric. Find the tutorial to make the same scarf here. Other scarves here and here. The fabric I used is the same as for the lovey and beanie." "« Back to Results Data Engineer New Location Atlanta, Georgia Category: IT - IT Job Type: Direct Hire Job reference: US_EN_8_864973_2856473 Data Engineer Parker and Lynch is looking for a full-time Data Engineer with 4 plus years of experience in the Atlanta, GA area. 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It is not as economical as a ground mount or roof top solar, but that is not the point. The idea is to make people more aware of solar PV and use it in parks and plazas. It is as much a piece of art as a power generator. Kevin is based in Fair Oaks as the West Coast salesman for Spotlight based in North Carolina. He already has several projects underway in the area, some funded in part by SMUD. As a part of their approach, they train local workers to install these systems. They are looking for more sites. Then Al Rich of ACR Solar presenting his innovation the MegaMat. Al has been in the solar business for 45+ years. He got his start in selling solar thermal systems when PV was too expensive. Now he does both kinds of installations since PV became economic. But his real passion is for collecting the heat from the PV panel so that two products are harvested from the same area of sunshine. His MegaMat is attached to the back of a PV panel and circulates water. The water gets hot and the panel gets cooled so that it actually puts out more electricity. Heat is the enemy of PV efficiency. On a hot summer day, the PV panel may reach 150° F. The MegaMat could lower that temp by 40°. As a rule of thumb, PV panel output decreases by about 0.25% for every degree F above 77°F, so dropping the temp by 40°F would add 10% to the output. The MegaMat is composed of an extruded high-density polymer with a lifetime of 50 years in direct sun. Since it installs under the PV panel, lifetime should be better. Al has the MegaMat on a test home now to confirm the concept. These were really unique presentations, and demonstrated how diverse our solar clean tech companies are in the region. Our next MeetUp is planned for the third week in January. Keep a watch for the announcement. >>IMAGE" "Little washrooms have their own difficulties with regards to enhancing. The structure design for a little restroom is the main test. 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If you use these facilities - Be aware that the API and exact semantics may still change. - Discuss successes and problems at our Discourse forum. 4.13.2 The recorded database - recorda(+Key, +Term, -Reference) - Assert Term in the recorded database under key Key. Key is a small integer (range min_tagged_integer ...max_tagged_integer, atom or compound term. If the key is a compound term, only the name and arity define the key. Reference is unified with an opaque handle to the record (see erase/1). - recorda(+Key, +Term) - Equivalent to recorda(Key, Term, _). - recordz(+Key, +Term, -Reference) - Equivalent to recorda/3, but puts the Term at the tail of the terms recorded under Key. - recordz(+Key, +Term) - Equivalent to recordz(Key, Term, _). - recorded(?Key, ?Value, ?Reference) - True if Value is recorded under Key and has the given database Reference. If Reference is given, this predicate is semi-deterministic. Otherwise, it must be considered non-deterministic. If neither Reference nor Key is given, the triples are generated as in the code snippet below.82Note that, without a given Key, some implementations return triples in the order defined by recorda/2 and recordz/2. See also current_key/1. current_key(Key), recorded(Key, Value, Reference) - recorded(+Key, -Value) - Equivalent to recorded(Key, Value, _). - erase(+Reference) - Erase a record or clause from the database. Reference is a db-reference returned by recorda/3, recordz/3 or recorded/3, clause/3, assert/2, asserta/2 or" "Microsoft’s commitment to open source computing is at the core of our approach to common data models and accelerators that drive out of the box functionality through sample apps, data standards, and templates for ISVs to develop on Microsoft Business Applications, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. 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Literally, the atmosphere. London, today, continues to fight air pollution, a scourge that Ben Franklin discovered 250 years ago – AP “The whole town is one great smoky house, and every street a chimney, the air floating sea-coal soot, and you never get a sweet breath of what is pure without riding some miles for it into the country.” St. Louis residents, suffering through a winter choked by coal smoke 75 years ago, could relate to Franklin’s lament. But so could virtually every major city in North America and Europe at the time. As Henry Obermeyer reported in his 1933 book “Stop That Smoke,” coal consumption in the U.S. between 1810 and 1910 had increased from 20 tons a year to 447,852,909. The result was smoke that lingered especially in the winter blocking the sun. According to one study, New York on average lost 35 percent of its sunlight because of the coal smoke. On some days that level increased to as much as 73 percent. Similar findings were reported elsewhere. “An eclipse of the sun lasting only a few seconds is a startling phenomenon that gets into the headlines,” wrote Obermeyer. “Why can’t we get equally excited over an 80 percent eclipse that lasts for days and is often a monthly occurrence?” The smoke contained particulates, known even then to be deadly. Today we know even about the health risks from particulates and the findings have been even worse than what was suspected at the time. Particulate levels were estimated at 1,212,000 to 3,444,000 per cubic inch in cities. In comparison, only 100,000 particulates per cubic inch could be found in open country air. “More than 6 percent of the air which the individual breathes in the average community is loaded with the soot of coal,” said Obermeyer. “In one day you may be inhaling as much as two and three-fifths pounds of soot out of the air.” St. Louis had once figured out the overall costs of the smoke, taking in everything from washing buildings to the added laundry expenses. So had others, and the national figure, just for the cleaning, was $140 million. When one adjusts that number for inflation, the figure in today’s dollars would be $2.5 trillion. For just one year. The costs per individual ranged from a more manageable $15 to $20 (today, $263 to $374). New York city estimated its losses at $96 million a year. Elsewhere the toll was $17 million in Chicago, $16 million in Philadelphia, $8 million in Cincinnati and $2 million in Knoxville. And why was all of this being tolerated 75 years ago? For the same reason that carbon emissions from coal and other sources continued to poison the earth’s atmosphere today. Coal smoke, said Obermeyer, was a symbol of prosperity, of economic wellbeing, a hedge towards high employment. And yet, said Obermeyer, “we are paying a terrible price in wasted health, wasted resources and ceaseless destruction.” Beyond St. Louis, others were also beginning to also fight, but just as in St. Louis it was unclear how successful their efforts would be." "Prevent Screenshot For app usage in highly regulated industries, it may be important for IT to prevent applications from openly sharing data with each other. With the Prevent Screenshot capability, apps and devices containing sensitive content can be restricted from taking screenshots in order to discourage easy transfer of app content." "0"", "" 1"" and "" 2"". 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Inside the bitcoin blockchain, every transaction creates a new UTXO, and the certain age of UTXO shows the block that the transaction was firstly included in. UTXO data can be utilized to track buying and selling patterns in the previous, current and upcoming market cycles. Recent data by Glassnode shows a majority of UTXOs being in profit, despite the early March BTCUSD meltdown. Over mid-February >75 percent of UTXOs were estimated to be in profit. “Hodl Waves”, firstly showcased by Unchained Capital, calculate the age of a specific Bitcoin UTXO, meaning when it was last used in a transaction. A Hodl Wave is a time frame when many accumulated bitcoin and put them into cold storage. There have been 3 to 4 such mass accumulations with a large amount of UTXOs which have not moved since. When exploring UTXO data, the trend clearly shows rapid growth in the UTXO line corresponding with uptrends and downtrends. As we saw at the end of 2017, continued price appreciation leads to a rapid influx of new users and fresh investments into bitcoin. Each time bitcoins are sent, the network creates a new UTXO. The age of UTXO points to which block the particular transaction was first added and representing the last time when said bitcoin was moved. UTXO data allows bitcoin analysts to track the last time coins have moved. A drop in cumulative UTXO age usually renders to increase in bitcoin activity. A rise in cumulative UTXO age represents more holding in the market, as smart investors typically accumulate when price decreases. The correlation between UTXO bands and BTCUSD is a relevant indicator for forecasting bitcoin market cycles. UTXO Analysis Let’s analyze different UTXO bands and their correlation with bitcoin’s price (BTCUSD) by historical data. We analyzed four UTXO bands during major market trends from 2013 to 2020. As bitcoin’s price increases, UTXO age bands increase respectively, indicating accumulation and growing amount of bitcoin holders. Vice versa, as BTCUSD decreases, the amount of holders usually decrease along with sell-offs and investor capitulation. 2013 Q3-Q4 The UTXO data shows a clear correlation between 1W-1M UTXO band and BTCUSD in 2013 Q3-Q4 bull market. In late 2013, BTCUSD reached >1000$ for the first time after rising over 5000 percent. The amount of holders quickly increased with BTCUSD uptrend and accordingly decreased with downtrend. 2017–2018 YoY USDBTC correlated with 1W-1M UTXO band in 2017–2018 ascent, fuelled by a huge inflow of retail investors and the emerging ERC-20 token market. UTXO band shows steady accumulation through 2017 and subsequent sell-off. 2019 Q2-Q3 After the late 2018 capitulation. 1W-1M UTXO band had a positive relationship over the second and third quarters of 2019. 2020 Q1-Q2 1W-1M UTXO band was correlated with BTCUSD anew during first and second quarters of 2020. BTCUSD has been reaching new highs again in Q2 as the market tries to price in the upcoming halving event. Early 2020 UTXO band shows accumulation and increasing holding with BTCUSD pointing up. 2013 Q3-Q4 1M-3M UTXO band showcased notable correlation with BTCUSD over 2013 Q3-Q4. 1M-3M also correlated with early 2013 price consolidation. 2017–2018 YoY 2017 uptrend saw 1M-3M UTXO band and BTCUSD in notably positive relationship. 2017 uptrend lured in many new holders. 2019 Q2-Q3 1M-3M UTXO band reacted to late 2018 price capitulation, rising around the BTCUSD bottom, indicating 2019 accumulation. 2020 Q1-Q2 Correspondingly to other UTXO bands, 1M-3M UTXO correlated with BTCUSD price after bottoming in Q1. 2013 Q3-Q4 Like younger UTXO bands, 3M-6M UTXO formed a double top pattern over 2013–2014, rising with early 2013 build-up and later upflow past $1000. 2017–2018 YoY 3M-6M UTXO was positively correlated with 2017 BTCUSD bull run. 2019 Q2-Q3 3M-6M UTXO stayed relatively steady during mid-2019, after rising with late 2018 capitulation. 2020 Q1-Q2 With BTCUSD reaching a bottom during mid-March, 3M-6M UTXO is pointing slightly upwards again. 2013 Q3-Q4 12M-18M UTXO band showed positive correlation with BTCUSD in 2013 uptrend. 2017–2018 YoY Respectively, 2017–2018 season represented a accumulation pattern for longer term bitcoin investors. 2020 Q1-Q2 Early 2020 and H1 show slight accumulation of bitcoin and correlation with BTCUSD. Possible beginning of a bull market in close proximity to 2020 halving. Bitcoin Re-Accumulation Recent data shows retail investor segment accumulating bitcoin, as the amount of addresses containing from 0,01 to 1 bitcoin or more, has grown from 2019 into H1 2020. The growing amount of small addresses supports the pattern indicated by UTXO and BTCUSD correlation: Weakening selling pressure and retail investors accumulation. The amount of small addresses also indicates growing segment of investors buying small amount of bitcoin, for the first time. In addition to increasing retail investors, institutional interest is growing. Over the first quarter of 2020, 88% of Grayscale’s investors were institutional, including a large share of hedge funds. A majority of these hedge funds were multi-strategy (46,1%). Renaissance Technologies, one of the largest hedge funds globally, has shown interest in the bitcoin futures market. 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If you've been with giffgaff a while, first of all woohoo, you're ace. Secondly, you may know we tend to celebrate Halloween, and we're working on our campaign at the moment. This year we've got a few early assets to share on the concept and rough cuts of what we want to do so that we can hear from you about what you think ahead of time. We'd love to you your thoughts, so please let me know! Here is a link to the draft messaging: click here. Keep it in mind when you're watching the (work-in-progress) videos below: UPDATE: Our campaign is live! Check out the giffgaff website for some spooky website updates too! laylawest they look good so far, humorous with a neat message! laylawest Love them! Can't wait to see more 😀 laylawest How about one of the monsters tripping over a ghoulish contract,with a massive head splat ,then someone else saying that's why i stick with giffgaff or something around that kind of theme. or trying to run up the steps which have a contract illuminated on it,and the ghoul in the window or ghoul at the door saying ""leave the contract behind,join giffgaff and the stairs change from a contract to stay or go you choose and giffgaff highlighted, and maybe another ghoul slapping him or her on the back and both being able to walk the stairs while others just can't get there. snapping at their feet,drooling but can't get on the steps just a few thoughts off the top of my head 🤣 (Edit)P.s Massive welcome to the forums laylawest i do like what you are trying to do but it needs more . laylawest Hello and welcome🤗and love your post I think both of them are just great👏👏and funny well done Yvonne ⚘ laylawest excellent.best for a while laylawest Fantastic to hear new creative content is on the way laylawest cheers Layla Fantastic, cant wait to see the final versions laylawest They both looks good to me.great work and welcome to the community laylawest I like the second one laylawest Welcome and well done. I can't remember enjoying watching any of giffgaff's previous campaigns but this one I like. laylawest love the Uber one laylawest I like the second one! laylawest These are brilliant , I think people are going to love them laylawest Wow. Both vids are looking great. The haunted house one is funny and made me laugh. There both very well out together .Well done and thanks for sharing them with us. All the best Bob. 😀 laylawest Very nice, love them! Can't wait to see them in TV! 😊😁📺📱 laylawest they are both great 👍🏻 laylawest I like the first one!but they both are great laylawest very humorous. endorphin woohoo. Wanted humour, glad you think that came across! Thanks for the feedback. I absolutely love this! The second video (haunted house) made me giggle. Nailed it 🙂 prescilla_g Aw thanks Prescilla! Glad you like them. antonlg woohoo! Looks good ... I like the first one most. It may just be the quick edit, and with adverts, time is money (lots of it) ... but in the second one I wonder if the first and last message are on on screen for long enough to be read? 😹😹loves the first one, that’s just what I’d have done if I found that game 😹😹😹 yms57 he he! Thats the thing with horror movies, if people just did the obvious thing it would be a great choice! ray2 thanks Ray! We actually did a campaign like that a few years back, it was before my time. giffgaff asked people what their biggest fears were and created a spooky film. Maybe you remember it now Ive jogged your memory? Apparently the top 5 fears were: Politicians Social media games/requests/tagging Voicemails from your mother Phone battery dying… the red bar of fear Phone contracts… I wonder how many of those are still relevant?? Thats the challenge with Halloween: how do you do something that hasnt been done before? By going with animation I felt it would be a rich territory and creatively be different enough. And then the concept is around how annoying it is with horror films when people dont take the great choice, just like when people dont take the great choice and dont choose giffgaff! ray2 heres the old campaign to jog your memory: yvonnearmstrong Thanks for the welcome! I like it here, might hang around for a while : ) mcilwraith praise indeed! Thank you Nice these look pretty cool, and doesn't look like the ASA will murder us either 🙂 i_am_sy fingers crossed... mrbranton shes a real talent. Maybe we can get her to work on our Halloween campaign in a few years?? #choosegiffgaff 😀 laylawest heres the old campaign to jog your memory: Thakyou this was my most favourite advert of them all,especially the old man 🤣 but if something works there are many ways to make it even better with different surroundings,that have a laugh and get the message across. 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Section A This section should show experience in either: - 2 years employed in the workings of an opencast mine or quarry, or 12 months employed in the workings of an opencast mine or quarry, and 2 years employed in the workings of a mine, coal mine or tunnel. - Holder of a first class coal mine manager or first class mine manager under the former regulations or the current regulations: - 12 months employed in the workings of an opencast mine or quarry. Section B This section should show experience in more than one of the following options: At least 9 months of your experience must be carrying out more than one of the following types of work in a quarry, mine, coal mine, opencast coal mine or tunnel (as it applies to this CoC): - drill and blast - load and haul - processing or stockyard loadout. Before sending in your logbook, check that you have: - filled in all the fields and columns - demonstrated the required amount of experience as outlined above - your logbook signed by a supervisor/manager or expert as verification - completed the contact page (at the back of the logbook). Your logbook will be reviewed by the BoE. If the BoE requires clarification of your logbook you will be given the opportunity to do this. An opportunity to attend an oral exam will be given once your operational logbook has been approved by the BoE. 8. 9. use workplace-based scenarios to assess you against [PDF, 243 KB] Site specific CoC, a letter will be sent to you along with your certificate and information on CPD requirements. If the BoE finds you not yet competent and declines your application for your Site specific" "Equates to $ / ga. Have a question or a complicated order? 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To the East, the Russian Federation emerged as the most relevant actor in the former Soviet space with undisputable regional ambitions and interests. In between, the newly independent states struggled to undertake internal reforms and define foreign policy strategies aiming at taking the utmost advantage of their geopolitical location. Since the EU’s Eastern enlargement, the EU and Russia share a common neighbourhood. The fact that the Union is extending its power towards Moscow’s traditional sphere of influence has further impacted on dynamics of power and security produced by and reflected on the interplay between identities, interests and discursive practices in this area. Both EU and Russian foreign policies are based on the understanding that security starts outside their borders, and thus countries in the shared neighbourhood emerge as linchpins to their regional strategies. As a result, a number of struggles for power over the region have unfolded, gradually conferring an antagonistic tone to EU- Russia relations. This has been a cornerstone cause of tension for their common neighbours, which find themselves torn between the economic attractiveness of the EU’s agenda and a cooperative relation with Russia in order to manage their manifold dependences on Moscow. Reflections on the configuration of power and security relations in post-Cold War Europe have been multiple and diverse. However, it remains absent from the debate a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions in the EU-Russia-shared neighbourhood triangle looking at all intervenients from an equitable basis of analysis. It is precisely this lacuna that we aim to fill. To do so, the research follows from two assumptions. First, the EU and Russia are political entities with hegemonic regional ambitions, whose survival and security depend on asymmetrical relations with neighbouring countries. Second, Brussels and Moscow share a common sphere of influence over which their identities, interests and discursive practices collide – the shared neighbourhood. Despite this dispute over a common area of interests, it would be an overstatement to label the EU and Russia as enemies as they cooperate on a very significant number of issues. This tension between cooperation and competition opens important avenues for the countries in the shared neighbourhood to evade powerful manoeuvres by these actors and to influence their hegemonic regional endeavours – ergo underscoring the meaningful role of agency in shaping structures of power. That brings us to the dual purpose of this research: 1) understand why countries in the shared neighbourhood have agency in the context of confrontation and dispute for influence between the EU and Russia; 2) critically analyse how this agency works in practical terms and whether it influences the constitution of EU and Russian identities, interests and discursive practices. Our initial contention is that countries in the shared neighbourhood are not merely passive reactors to their contextual environment. Instead, they actively resist EU and Russian structural power aiming at dominating them by using their key geopolitical and geostrategic relevance. In doing so, these countries stress the mutually constitutive nature of relations in the EU-Russia-shared neighbourhood triangle. Critical constructivism – methodologically complemented by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe’s approach to discourse analysis – provides this research with the framework of analysis to delve into this topic. According to this framework, power implies a relation for it comes across as an imposition of a worldview over another, thus producing shared meanings which in turn constitute the identities, interests and discursive practice of the involved agents. In this reading, power tends towards hegemony and domination, though it is never absolute and agents may resist attempts at controlling their behaviour. Hegemony, agency and resistance are thus mutually implicated and resistance itself can be interpreted as an instance of power. Overall, the research focuses on instances of hegemony by the EU and Russia, as well as on instances of agency and resistance by Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus – the last stronghold between West and East. The purpose is to deconstruct the manifold dynamics operating in and arising from this triangle in order to produce an independent and critical understanding on how power and security dynamics arise from the mutual constitution of the involved actors, ergo providing an interpretation focusing on hegemony, agency and resistance, something that remains absent from the literature on the topic." "‘It’s not you, it’s me’. ‘I’m looking for something new’. While these may be common break-up excuses, today’s break-up marks the start of something beautiful. Find out why I’ve fallen back in love. Today, the Financial Services Authority is officially toast. The regulator begins to enact the plans set out in the Financial Services Bill. The regulator officially begins its split into two new bodies, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. For us Watchdog campaigners, this is a bit of a milestone. Banks, building societies, insurers and major investment firms will now be supervised by both the FCA and PRA. By splitting its functions, the regulator will no longer need to keep so many plates spinning. New love for consumers The FCA will monitor the day to day conduct of these firms i.e. the stuff that matters to you and me. Are insurers’ policies suitable to be on the market? Are the banks treating us fairly and providing the services we need? The FCA can focus on giving consumers some much needed TLC. While we won’t see a radical change overnight, today does herald a change in approach for the organisation we rely on to keep the financial services industry in line. We’ve been working to make sure the Financial Services Bill passes through parliament without any watering down of the new consumer protection powers. Hands off our super complaints There was, however, a problem with the wording in the Bill. It wasn’t clear that bodies that represented the financial services, such as trade bodies and banks, wouldn’t be able to claim ‘super complaint’ powers. Thankfully, Yvonne Fovargue MP, noticed this needed clarification and secured a mini-victory for consumers. She persuaded Treasury minister, Mark Hoban, to amend the Bill to make it clear that super complaint powers shouldn’t be given to the financial services industry. This was an important cue. Super complaints were designed as a consumer protection tool for organisations like us, Citizens Advice and Consumer Focus to bring to light issues of mass consumer detriment. You may remember our super complaint against ‘rip-off’ card surcharges, for example. The power to make super complaints is a vital tool for consumer groups as they can be used to make the regulator investigate issues. Super complaints were never intended to be given to bodies that represent the industry. We were happy the government agreed and commited to making sure super complaints are limited to organisations that represent consumers. Getting the Bill right So now you know why today is so important, I’m sure you’ll now be sharing my excitement. And luckily for us, this isn’t all we have to look forward to in the next few weeks. Next up is the report stage of the Bill, which is where MPs will agree on what was decided in Committee. It then goes to the Lords where the whole scrutiny process starts again. While we’re generally happy with the Bill, there are still a few things that we think need to be improved upon to make sure the mistakes of the past aren’t repeated, such as the FCA being transparent and publishing its agenda and board minutes. Our primary focus is to avoid another bank charges test case, where banks have been allowed to charge disproportionate charges. The Bill needs to make clear that the FCA will have the power to prevent hidden charges, otherwise we’ll all feel like we’re being ripped-off. Are you hopeful that the FCA will work in the interest of you and me and bring the banks into line? Or do you think this love affair will be short lived?" "The individual savings account (Isa) is a rare success story in a much-maligned financial services industry. And the new Isa, with increased flexibility, could bring another wave of stock-market investors… Government figures show that the number of Isa subscriptions has increased almost 60% in the past 14 years – from 9.2 millon in the 1999/00 tax year to more than 14.6 million in 2012/13. This increase can be directly attributed to the popularity of cash Isas, which are simply tax-free savings accounts. Stocks and shares Isas, however, have failed to capture savers’ imagination in the same way. In fact, subscription levels have been falling – from 4.5 million in 1999/00 to 2.9 millon in 2012/13. Two-way transfers introduced This trend is perhaps the result of risk-aversion following a decade defined by two stock-market crashes, as well as a recession that has rendered the prospect of relying on savings all too real for many. It also leaves the aspiration of a mass-investing culture, like the one that exists in the US, looking more elusive than ever. Yet, the markets have a lot to offer those seeking income and capital growth over the long term. And one rule change announced in the Budget could make stocks and shares Isas a more attractive proposition. Previously, it has only been possible to transfer cash Isas into stocks and shares; now it will also be possible to transfer back the other way, without losing the tax benefits of an Isa. So, if you’re a new investor, and you’re tempted to dip into the markets, you now know that you can retreat to the safety of cash if your circumstances change. A small tweak to the rules, greeted with little fanfare, but an important one nonetheless. Would you consider a Stocks and Shares Isa following the Government’s changes? No (43%, 282 Votes) Yes (38%, 251 Votes) Maybe (19%, 128 Votes) Total Voters: 661 " "Too commercial? A nice excuse to say ‘thanks’ to your Dad? Father’s Day seems more controversial than Mother’s Day, perhaps because it doesn’t have the long tradition. I’m unsure how to celebrate either of them… In case you’d forgotten, it’s Father’s Day this Sunday. When I was little I’d throw myself into Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with all the enthusiasm of someone who liked making macaroni collages. I’d make presents, pour excessive amounts of glitter onto homemade cards, and proudly present my feeble creations to overly grateful parents. But now I’m older, I’m a bit neglectful. I’m incredibly grateful to my parents, and am lucky enough not just to have a Mum and a Dad but also a Stepmum and Stepdad – all of whom are very supportive, caring and fun. So why is it that as a grown-up I eschew the idea of cards and gifts, in favour of a phone call? Saying ‘thanks’ to Dad I think partly I feel that although I am grateful to my parents, showing it by impulse-buying gifts and sending (usually incredibly cheesy) cards doesn’t quite cut it. The tokens you can buy for Mother’s or Father’s Day just don’t seem like a very ‘adult’ way of expressing parental love. How about a nice meal out? Something a bit more mature? What’s more, sending cards these days seems a bit forced to me – the people I like get regular emails. If I want to do something really unusual I’ll pick up the phone and call them. So now that I’m older I’m far more likely to call my Dad on Father’s Day, have a nice chat, then take him out for a curry when he next comes to visit. It just seems more grown up. I asked a few others at Which? HQ to see what they had to say. Florence feels she spoils her mum more: ‘On Mother’s Day, I always make an effort to go and take my Mum out, and give her a gift. Yet when it comes to Father’s Day, I tend to just pop a card in the post and give my Dad a call. It’s not that I like him any less – for some reason I just feel like treating Mum is more expected. Am I just an awful daughter – or do others tend not to bother as much with Father’s Day?’ Pete isn’t expecting a Father’s Day parade: ‘I don’t want to be too downbeat about Father’s Day – but it isn’t exactly high on my agenda. Maybe it’s because I think it is a made up holiday – unlike Mothering Sunday. Having said that, if my toddler son makes me a glue and glitter card at nursery this week, I’ll obviously be delighted. And I fully expect to be up at the crack of dawn celebrating ‘my’ day by watching ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ or CBeebies with him. But a real Father’s Day treat would be getting a babysitter for Sunday evening – so that we can go out for our wedding anniversary, which falls on the same day…’ Charlotte’s been told not to buy presents: ‘I received an entertaining email from my Dad asking my siblings and I to ‘limit any demonstration of affection or wit to a card’ and not send any presents. As it happened we’d already clubbed together for Mother’s day for a day out for our parents to spend together – although not sure that’s quite the sprit of the day when we probably should spend it with him!’ So it’s a mixed bag – I think people certainly downplay Father’s Day a bit compared to Mother’s Day. I understand why, because Mother’s Day has been around for longer, but it seems a bit unfair on the Dads. After all – don’t they deserve a bit of pampering every now and then?" "Finding a restaurant with good food hygiene credentials is, according to our investigation, a postcode lottery. As the most improved area, here’s Alan of Newark and Sherwood council on the changes they’ve made. In order to increase the number of broadly compliant premises in the Newark and Sherwood area, we have taken some very simple but effective steps. The first was to identify those premises that yo-yoed between compliance and non-compliance. These were targeted with a range of interventions, including an in-depth analysis of the compliance issues, guidance on how long-term improvements could be made, and low cost training for staff. We have also implemented a scheme of agile working which allows our staff increased flexibility to visit premises, such as in early mornings and evenings to coincide with the opening hours of some premises. The steps we have taken are not ground breaking but small improvements across a number of areas can give big improvements in overall performance. It’s good that Which? is raising awareness of the issue so that other local authorities can make similar improvements. Working in Environmental Health Having worked in Environmental Health for more years than I care to remember I am still surprised that there’s a lack of understanding about the role Environmental Health Departments play in food safety. Quite often the response from friends and family is ’I didn’t realise you did that’ or more commonly ‘I bet you have seen some sights, I’m surprised that you ever go out to eat’. At this stage I don’t bore them by stating that within my local authority area around 96% of food premises are broadly compliant with food legislation, instead I dredge up the details of some long forgotten inspection, add some exaggerated details about what the chef was doing with the cake tongs and then with a wry smile I say ‘and the thing is, you never know what’s going on behind those kitchen doors.’ What’s going on behind kitchen doors? My question to you is; ‘do consumers know what’s going on behind the kitchen doors?’. On entering food premises what clues are available for you to make a judgement on the standards of food safety? Many will look at the decoration, the cleanliness and maybe the attitude of the staff. These factors can be an indication but equally they can be misleading. There has been many an establishment that have spent all their budget on front of house and left the kitchen staff to prepare food on some of the worst conditions imaginable. How about the quality of the food as an indicator? Unfortunately good food doesn’t mean safe food. The advent of low temperature cooking methods such as sous vide and the trend towards serving rare meats, particularly burgers, increases the opportunities for things to go wrong. Ten years ago most diners would send a burger back if it was served rare, now it is sent back if it is overcooked. Deciding where’s safe to eat So what is my advice to help you decide where to eat? There is only one method, look for the sticker on the door. I don’t mean the Michelin stars or the AA rosettes, I mean the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. You will see this on every food premise, or will you? You will probably see it on all the 4 and 5 rated premises, maybe some 3 but rarely on anything lower than this. Why not, because the law doesn’t require them to display their rating. Should it? Would you like to see all ratings displayed? You can check a rating from the Food Standards Agency website, but surely displaying at the point of service is a better option? This is a guest post by Alan Batty, Business Manager, Environmental Health at Newark and Sherwood District Council. All opinions are Alan’s own, not necessarily those of Which?" "- 3 Pearsripe, peeled, cored, and chopped into large chunks - 4 ounces Dark chocolatechopped - ⅓ cup Cocoa powderunsweetened Dutch-processed - 1 cup All-purpose flour - ¾ tsp Baking soda - ⅛ tsp Salt - ¼ cup Butterunsalted - ¾ cup Granulated sugar - 2 Eggs - 1 tsp Vanilla extractpure - ½ cup Whole milk recipe. Add chopped pears to your batter or use them to top your cake with piles of chunks! To make Chocolate Pear Cake, you will need the following ingredients: So, how to make Chocolate Pear Cake?" "It’s hard to get excited about a cutting board. Or so I thought. Until I saw the reBoard from Material, a new-ish direct-to-consumer kitchenware company that also makes knives, utensils, and the most gorgeous-slash-functional wooden crock you’ve ever seen. For starters, the reBoard comes in four surprising colors — Sand, Coral, Tide, and Deep. Made from only recycled plastic (collected scraps created by kitchenware manufacturing!) and renewable sugarcane, it’s also super eco-friendly. (The company pulverizes that collected plastic into smaller chips to create a new material and then adds the sugarcane for extra strength before compressing the mixture into its new form.) The final product retails for a very reasonable-when-you-think-about-it $35. Buy: reBoard, $35 at Material The board hit the internet on July 23, and was sold out just three days later. Sadly, I didn’t get my order placed in time (I spent too much time hemming and hawing over which color to get!). But Kitchn’s Managing Editor, Lauren Kodiak, was lucky enough to get one. And she is obsessed. Get Our New Cook/Shop Newsletter! “I was so excited to try out this cutting board that I brought it with me to Maine on vacation,” she told me from a cozy cabin. “I’ve been using it daily for the last two weeks, chopping everything from onions to cooked lobster. It never slides across the counter while I’m chopping, like some of my other cutting boards do (which is super dangerous!). My favorite part? It can go in the dishwasher! I’ve run it in the dishwasher every night and it comes out perfectly clean — no stains, no lingering smells (remember the lobster!). It’s holding up incredibly well to the wear and tear I’ve put it through already.” Whatever, bragger. I’d be super bitter but the reBoard is back in stock. AS OF TODAY! There are no guarantees how long it’ll stay in stock this time, so I’m just going to pick a color. Tide! No … Deep! Um … Sand? Source: Read Full Article" "Coram Voice welcomes the Governments decision, announced yesterday (19 April 2020), to offer technological support for disadvantaged young people during the Covid-19 lockdown. The move will see disadvantaged children across England, care leavers, children with social worker support and year 10 pupils, who sit GCSEs next year, receive free laptops and tablets that will allow them to study online while schools are closed. The Government will also provide 4G routers for access to the internet – where those families do not already have mobile or broadband internet. The country’s major telecommunications providers will also make it easier for families to access selected educational resources by temporarily exempting these sites from data charges. Brigid Robinson, Managing Director of Coram Voice, says of the initiative: “We welcome this support for all young people from the Government. “We are particularly pleased to see care leaver’s needs during lockdown being addressed. We recently released a report highlighting that many care leavers are not being supported by their local authorities to get laptops or internet access when studying. The need for this support is even greater during the current crisis. We therefore feel that making laptops, data and the internet available and accessible for care leavers is a positive.” The Government will also launch “The Oak National Academy”, which will provide 180 video lessons each week, across a broad range of subjects, for every year group from Reception through to Year 10." "5 Dr. Seuss Classics Only $5.95 Shipped! Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a FREE gift! Every new member will receive a free Dr. Seuss Reading & Growth chart for a limited time with promo code “BIRTHDAY”. Just join the Dr. Seuss & His Friends book club today and receive Welcome Package with 5 storybooks for just $5.95 plus a FREE Dr. Seuss™ & His Friends Activity Book. Shipping is FREE. Limited time offer, Get a FREE Dr. Seuss Reading and Growth Chart. These books are some of my favorites like Hop On Pop, Go, Dog, Go!, Ten Apples Up on Top, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? and everyone’s favorite book The Cat In The Hat. When you join Dr. Seuss & His Friends you’ll receive your welcome books for only $5.95 and then you get 3 new books each month for a great price. This is a monthly book club. Customers will automatically be charged and sent additional books each month. There is no purchase requirement and you can cancel at any time." "Who is it for? Refresher training Whats included Refresher training 20 hours vCPD for Dentists and DCPs completed entirely from home or your surgery 3 day Comprehensive Syllabus based on the National Diploma in Conscious Sedation including IV, RA and Oral sedation along with updates on the latest guidelines and regulations, tasks to complete to update your policies and free templates to update your consent processes etc.... completed entirely online Combination of videos, articles, quizzes and downloads to ensure learning is engaging and memorable. 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In this course, you’ll learn how to program Lightning Components with markup, JavaScript, CSS, Apex, and the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS), and make them available to Salesforce end users.: - Efficiently create custom, reusable Lightning components and applications. - Surface Lightning components and applications throughout the Salesforce ecosystem. - Build a Salesforce1 mobile application that marshals data from your org. - Define input forms with client-side data validation. - Build apps that enable a user to create, read, and update data from a Salesforce org. - Programmatically invoke features of Salesforce1. - Make components available to other developers through AppExchange and unmanaged packages. - Theme your application by using SLDS MODULES AND TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE: - Using HTML5 and Lightning Components to Develop Apps - Defining a Lightning Component - Defining and Manipulating Component Attributes - Handling User Events - Using Helpers for Complex Client-Side Event Handling - Working with Apex - Deep-Diving into Building Lightning Pages with Components and App Builder - Building Components for Lightning Experience Record Pages - Using Lightning in Visualforce Pages with Lightning Out - Dynamically Instantiating and Destroying Components - Using Renderers - Validating Input DataWhat is Lightning Component framework ? 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(4:24) - StartQuiz 1" "Ajit Pawar has lost the credibility and has shocked activists Jammu November 23 | While showing resentment and lambasting on the ugly role of Ajit Pawar by supporting BJP in Maharashtra the student wing of NCP J&K unit has condemned his ugly role. The Prominent social Activist and National Executive Council Member and Spokesperson of NSC Er. Rishi Kaul Kilam said that Ajit Pawar has damaged the NCP and has lost the credibility and faith. The student wing while showing resentment requested and urged Mr Sharad Pawar the party Chief to take stern action by alienating Ajit Pawar from the Party otherwise the student wing will take the alternative step for the future course of action and think to leave the party. Ajit Pawar has damaged the image of the party altogether and lost his credibility. The student wing of NSC wants development in the region and immediate settlement of the issues of farmers and not to waste time in political issues. The government must think of the uplift of people and the practice of changing the party after winning the elections should be stopped at least for five years because it is cheating with electorates." "Price Time Difficulty Make these tassels to add to blankets, pillows, or turn it into a tassel garland! Who doesn’t love a good tassel?? Whether it’s on a pillow, or a blanket, or a garland for a party, tassels always scream fun. This year I’m on a mission to make all new Christmas decor, for next to nothing. I needed to add some extra red and green and I couldn’t think of a better solution than some tassel garland! It’s fun and festive and inexpensive! Alright, let’s start DIYing! Tools What You’ll Need - yarn (we used this yarn from Hobby Lobby and I think it was the perfect size) How to Make a Tassel out of Yarn Step 1: wrap the yarn Wrap your yarn around your fingers 50 times. When you first grab the yarn, weave a piece behind your pinky finger. This will help it stay in place while you get going with the wrapping. Once you wrap your yarn fifty times, cut your yarn. Note: If you have a ring on the hand that you’re wrapping your yarn around, I’d suggest you take it off so that your yarn doesn’t get caught on the ring. Step 2: cut a piece of yarn Cut a piece of yarn that is about twice as long as your tassel. Weave it through the yarn on your hand. I found it easiest to weave the piece of yarn through while it was still wrapped around my hand and then I removed the yarn from my hand and tied a knot around it, but you can also remove the yarn from your hand first. Make sure the knot is as tight as you can get it. Once you tie the knot, let the two strings fall in with the rest of your yarn. STEP 3: cut another piece Cut another piece of yarn that is about twice as long as your tassel and place it on the table. Smooth your yarn down so that there are no stray pieces of yarn poking up and then place it on top of the yarn you just cut. Using the yarn you just cut, tie a knot around your pile of yarn. You can decide how large you want the bump at the top of the tassel to be–we liked keeping ours pretty minimal. Make sure the knot is as tight as you can get it. Pull the two pieces of yarn from the knot above the top of your tassel so that you don’t cut them in the next step. Step 4: cut the loops Cut the loops that are further from the knot you just tied. Grab the bottom of the tassel and trim the end pieces until they are even. step 5: repeat Repeat steps 1-4 until you have the desired number of pom poms. Step 6: make a garland Now we’ll make the yarn tassels into a tassel garland! To do this, simply tie a knot tightly around a spare piece of string. I would suggest double or triple knotting the tassel. Once your tassel is secure, cut the two pieces of yarn that you used to tie a knot around the string to be the same length as the other strings in your tassel. For spacing, I would recommend getting an object that is the approximate spacing you want between tassels. Place it between tassels as you tie them on. The tassles will be able to move once you tie them on, but it’s nice to get the spacing right the first time! There you have it: you made some awesome DIY tassels out of yarn! Now to figure out what to do with all of them. Sure, there’s the garland option, but you could also sew them to pillows or blankets for a fun detail! If you liked this tutorial, check out our DIY pom pom garland tutorial. It’s very similar, but I have a secret trick to make sure your pom poms look nice and fluffy! When you finish your garlands, be sure to tag us on Instagram(@craftedbythehunts)! We would love to see your photos and cheer you on!" 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Click an ingredient for more info extract.+" " Daman Hospitality Private Limited, a subsidiary of listed gaming company Delta Corp Limited, has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court today seeking a direction from the court to the union territory administration to grant a casino license to the company under Section 13A of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 (as applicable to the union territory of Daman and Diu). As per a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges, Delta Corp has stated that its company Daman Hospitality has named the Union Territory Administration of Daman and Diu; Administrator of Daman and Diu and Director of Tourism of the Union Territory Administration respondents to its petition. The company has not provided any further details on the averments made in the petition or date on which the plea is likely to be listed before the court. In 2014, Delta Corp’s subsidiary had started a five-star resort named ‘The Deltin’ in Daman and had planned to start electronic amusement/slot machine games at its resort. However, since the company has not received any license or regulatory approval from the union territory administration for the past four and a half years, it has decided to approach the High Court seeking a direction in the matter. Delta Corp is India’s only listed gaming company that operates three offshore and one onshore casino in Goa; two hotels in Goa; one resort in Daman and a casino in Sikkim. In 2016, the company also acquired Adda52, an online skill gaming portal." " United States were invited by Rockstar Games to write darkly grimacing little vignettes that are set contemporaneously to events in the game. The year is 1947, Los Angeles is searching for its soul in the wake of the Black Dahlia murder, and wherever the lights shine brightest shadows are inevitably cast. The 1940s poster-style illustrations that open each chapter in the iBook edition are great, and really set that sort of mood. The writers appearing in this book include Megan Abbott, Lawrence Block, Joe R Lansdale, Joyce Carol Oates, Francine Prose, Jonathan Santlofer (who also edited the book), Duane Swierczynski and Andrew Vachss. Each reveals a facet of ‘the life’ via their own noir storytelling. Megan Abbott, for instance, provides an impressionistic meander through a cavernous LA mansion during a drug-addled orgy. Desperation. Meanwhile in School for Murder, the aptly named Francine Prose explores method acting taken to deadly extremes. Dark irony. Pornography, domestic violence, prostitution, the mob and various forms of larceny – all the other standard elements receive the correct amount of airtime too. None of it is quite the gritty, gutter-sniffing stuff you get from the likes of James Ellroy. This collection is more a light-handed introduction to the genre rather than a dense tome. Indeed, in his foreword Charles Ardai is at pains to explain what noir actually is. Like a cheeseburger, LA Noire is enjoyable, but if you’re into the heavier writers in this genre, you might be left hungry for steak. Rockstar Games/Mulholland Books iBook, Kindle, print £1.49 CFL Rating: 3 stars" "Tip submissions are hosted on a secure partner site. Be advised, if your intent is to use our reporting platform as an avenue to threaten or cause harm to any person, place or thing; or for any other illegal purpose other than to legitimately report a crime, you will not be protected by Crime Stoppers privilege. See the Tipsters' Bill of Rights" "Research Output per year Research Output Truth distancing? Whistleblowing as remedy to censorship during COVID-19Abazi, V., Jun 2020, In : European Journal of Risk Regulation. 11, 2, p. 375-381 7 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review Access to information in polycentric governanceAbazi, V., Apr 2019, Polycentricity in the European Union . van Zeben, J. & Bobić, A. (eds.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 254-275 Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic Book Review: L. Rossi & P. Vinagre e Silva (Eds.), Public access to documents in the EU, Oxford and Portland, Oregon: Hart Publishing 2017 (384 p.)Abazi, V., 2019, In : Common Market Law Review. 56, 4, p. 1153–1154 Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Academic Different kind of trust: Public-private cyber information sharingAbazi, V., 25 Mar 2019 Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Academic New EU Directive on Whistleblower ProtectionAbazi, V., 23 Apr 2019 Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Academic" "The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. The one day fast, on February 15, 2018, is for men to refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. This simple act of sacrifice is a way of showing empathy for women who endure violence in their lives and for fasters to demonstrate the strength of their commitment to end violence against women and children. Members of the on-campus community at Royal Roads who engage in the fast are invited to participate in a Fast Breaking Ceremony at Sneq'wa E'lun on February 15 at 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this ceremony." "Privacy Protection | AI Customizable | Elder Care | Event Reminder | Home Care | Thermal Wave | Indoor Positioning | IFTTT - This is the combination of a real scene and AKARI APP screen - We provide you with the top specification of privacy - Detect the moving object via AKARI AI thermal sensor - This 32x 24 temperature matrix can combine as a pattern so our AI can detect any unusual status - Such as fire hazards, burglary, and also help care for the elderly. - This perfect specification will balance between accurate detection and privacy protection for high efficiency. Don’t you worry about these doubts before purchasing the AI camera that accompanies your beloved one day and night? We can do this : - Motionless Alarm - Disappear Alarm - Fire Alarm - Burglar Alarm - Appear Notification - Get Home Notification - Sleep Notification - Customized Event ( connect to IFTTT ) By setting the events in the AKARI camera, such as fire alarm, lost, people flow or even burglar. As the system detect the unusual status, it will send the emergency alert to the user immediately. No matter how busy you are, we can help to keep your eyes on your home and detect with no false alarm. 00:00 – – – – – – – – – Internal testing (Left) v.s IP camera (Right) – – – – – – – – – As you can see, this is what we can do with IFTTT. - We can track the move you make without real HD scene, and it is also available with the night vision. - No need to put on an extra wearable device for the detection. One move, you can turn on the music player or even turn the lights off. - The All in One design serves you amazing life experience. - Provides the most user-friendly system - Including privacy protection, AI reminders, AI customizable, fire alarm, burglar alarm, elder care, smart home integration. - Free storage for up to 10 emergency event (automatically saved) - 1-year warranty - Hack proof - No monthly fee - No false alarm In order to have our AKARI detection more precisely, we use AI to customize your home by towing the furnishings on the app to the correspondent place to your home. So that when you are boiling the water in the kitchen, the AKARI won’t detect it as a fire alarm. We detect people, movements, people lying on the floor, pet and temperature variation. Besides, we add more conditions via the user’s programming on the app. Such as the correspondent place of the furniture, ask for security…etc. Here are some conditions of event detection: - IF AKARI detect the high temperature at your home but the places were where you linked the stove icon on it, AKARI will ignore the alarm. - If AKARI detect the furnishing is at high temperature (ai customizable), It will detect it as a fire alarm. AKARI Camera is available to detect the temperature and transform it into the color layer. By displaying the color layer instead of the real HD scene, we can do home care without offending privacy. No privacy concern or heck issue exists anymore, we bring cozy and safe to your life. With the AKARI camera, we can help you to stop the worries by knowing what’s happening to our parents who live alone. If there’s something happens, we can help you detect the unusual status automatically and stop your panic to save your parents right away. - The older the population gets, the higher the dependency ratio will grow. - We can help ease up your pressure on taking care of your parents. - No more insurance fee for elder care. When you leave home, the security mode can be executed to detect if there is something unusual. You can execute this function through APP or your voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Home. - !!! FREE UPGRADE 4GB to 8GB memory card !!! - By sharing our page on Facebook(public), LIKED & TAG our fan page. - Notify us for your shipping ID and you’re all set ! - Few minutes installation - Easy & Fast - AKARI will only bright up when connected successful WiFi and other devices. - local storage - Compatible with iOS and Android - Available to share with your family member with same account - TESTING 00:00 Internal testing (left) v.s IP camera (right) 00:00 Internal testing (left) v.s IP camera (right) AKARI, Inc. has been found in 2018. We hold the spirit of user-friendly and do home care without wearable devices that won’t mess up your daily life or even invade your space. The idea occurs to the change in Japanese society in decades that we consider there’s a severe problem of taking good care of the elder. In modern city life, people have been busy working day and night. Those families who has kids to take care of may barely have time to visit their parents who live alone. We found that there’s no way to solve this problem without offending privacy so far. Thus, an idea came up in mind that is it possible to do home/elder care and privacy protection simultaneously? Thanks to the era of AI, we can have the AKARI AI thermal indoor camera came to life. " "Wear it Pink is a campaign to raise funds for life-saving research at Breast Cancer Now – the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, by encouraging thousands of people at schools, communities and work places to wear it pink. Wear it Pink was first launched in 2002 to raise breast cancer awareness and is one of the largest fundraising events in the UK. The charity has raised over £31.5 million in life-saving research to discover how to prevent breast cancer, detect it earlier and how to treat it effectively at every stage in order to stop the disease taking lives. Breast Cancer Now supports around 450 of the world’s best researchers across the UK and Ireland, working to prevent breast cancer, stop deaths from the disease and improve the lives of those affected by breast cancer." "When we are driving a 4×4 vehicle most of the time we drive it like it’s a two-wheel drive vehicle and don’t give that lever or knob a moment’s thought. Then one day we find ourselves on a slick surface and hear that tire start to spin. We press the gas and go nowhere. Yikes. Time to use that option we purchased for peace-of-mind but hardly ever use. The question is do you use the one marked 2H, 4H or 4L? What do those even mean? In this month’s post, we will answer both of these questions. Below is a schematic we will reference with the basic parts of a four-wheeled drivetrain. Power from the engine is sent through the transmission to the transfer case. When the vehicle is operated in two-wheel drive the transfer case is virtually invisible to the operation of the vehicle. The power continues down the rear drive shaft to power the rear wheels. This is how our vehicle runs when 2H is selected during our normal day to day driving. The H refers to the high gear in the transfer case. When we find ourselves on a slick surface such as snow or mud, now is the time to switch to 4H. This keeps the transfer case in high gear and also sends power down the front drive shaft to the front differential that powers the front wheels and helps us get moving again. As a general rule of thumb, don’t drive faster than 35-40 mph when in 4H to protect the transfer case. Four-wheel drive low (4L), is the last selection that we have to look at. This is used on steep inclines or deep mud. The gear ratio is very low in this setting which gives you maximum power but very low speeds. In this Four-wheel drive low (4L), is the last selection that we have to look at. This is used on steep inclines or deep mud. The gear ratio is very low in this setting which gives you maximum power but very low speeds. In this setting, we want to keep our speeds below 15 mph. Another use for the low setting is for steep declines at slow speeds. This causes the engine to slow the vehicle without engaging the brakes the whole way down. So there is a look at the basics of your four-wheel drive settings. As always consult your owner’s manual for specifics about your vehicle and always feel free to ask us about it your particular vehicle. We’re always here to help you operate it as efficiently and as safely as possible! Spring weather means it’s time to simplify your outdoor work so it doesn’t get out of control. Try HUSQVARNA! Spring has taken a while to show its face, but it’s here. 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I even tried 2 betting very wide pre when the kill wass to the right of me to try to minimize players even go HU to the flop. it never works, seems like their limping -calling raise is all the same. is this mainly an issue for the low stakes and something i should never try to do or should i still be looking for spots pre and post to maximize FE, thus create bigger swings for me. 2. the AAQ9 hand where u flop the boat. if it git too river and he lead out would you raise? i think with the flop action we can assume he doesnt have an 8. i know there is a very high chance we are chopping but for the few times he might be making a play with KK or something is it worth it with the 2nd nut high? In this spot liive I used to check it back but I started raising almost always if I feel i got the high, it had bit me a few times when people play monsters super passively though. 3. can we get a 4 colored deck when you play bovada? thnx again for the O8 stuff. Hand #7..... I feel as though the river is a check raise. Is this too thin? Was thinking a check raise here for various reasons but the main one being is we could quarter the others with their low. There are 3 people behind us one of them is bound to bet the riv with their low. Sure we will valueown ourselves some but it just seems highly unlikely someone has the J high flush here. Hey Dave, At this level we can't really depend on anyone betting their hands for one way at the end in multiway pots. I've seen guys check behind 23 here all the time. You can see the guy checking the flop out of seat 6 with 2d5d4s6. I mean he certainty should bet that at the end but when no one bets the flop and just calls my turn lead with 4 people in the hand--I'm not going to depend on them betting on the river. 1. This isn't just an issue for the low stakes. There are guys in the 75-150 game that will never fold their kill. It just goes to a more basic fundamental misunderstanding about the game from those types of players. It is important to adjust to the type of player that is in the kill. I would not be trying to iso a raise in front of you to drive out the kill if he is defending 100% of the time. 2. What hand are you talking about? From this week? Look at the hand markers and tell me the number or time code in the episode." "Reconstruction Reports of small wolf-like canids that were thought to be extinct." "SIM-Swap Attacks Are On The Rise: How To Protect Your Crypto? New wave of U.S. crypto community members have become victims of SIM swapping attacks over the past month. More than 50 victims have reportedely lost over USD 35 million to hackers in the San Francisco Bay area alone. SIM swapping is not a new threat, as more than USD 50 million has been reportedely stolen from over 800 individuals since 2018, but a new wave of coordinated attacks targets U.S. cryptocurrency holders, especially those using ""hot"", or online crypto wallets. Sim Swapped. Phone number ported. Thanks @TMobile— Andrew Kang (@Rewkang) June 1, 2019 That’s at least 15 of us in the crypto community in the last week.: SIM swapping (also known as SIM porting or SIM jacking) works the following way: thieves contact your telecom service provider and fake your identification to steal the phone number. Transferring your phone number is a casual request which helps whenever you upgrade your phone or switch carriers. However, SIM porting is done by unauthorized source - the attacker who pretends to be you. Here is where the problems start to arise, especially if your phone number is connected to services that are pivotal to your online identities, like your recovery email account or cryptocurrency exchange account. Once scammers steal your phone number, they use it to either access your cryptocurrency account, reset your online wallet password or ask your friends for cryptocurrency payments.. Once the attackers have access to your account, they can lock you out with little recourse to claim them back while simultaneously draining your accounts. SIM swapping attackers might get your phone number by using the following methods: - The attacker bribes or blackmails a mobile store employee into helping them. - The attacker could be a current/former mobile store employee who purposefully abuses his or her position to access the company’s customer data. - Corrupt mobile company employee(s) trick their associates or colleagues at other departments into swapping your SIM card with a new one.. Telco giants T-Mobile and AT&T are already facing lawsuits from the U.S. crypto investor law firm Silver Miller for SIM porting related thefts, as stated by the firm's press release. SIM swapping symptoms and protection Sean Coonce, engineer leader at BitGo, and Chris Robinson, community manager at Hoard.Exchange, summarized their findings and experience with the SIM swapping problem in two recent articles. Here is what they say: Common symptoms of SIM swapping: - Your phone career service is unreachable for no reason at all. You can’t make calls, send messages, or use any data. You can still connect to Wi-Fi though since it has nothing to do with your mobile carrier. - You are locked out of your email account. Be it Gmail or any other service critical to your online identity. - You get recovery email notifications like ‘someone signed in into your account,” “someone recovered your account,” and finally “someone changed your password.” How to reduce the damage: - Get another phone and call your mobile phone career immediately. Ask them to disable your jacked phone number. - Disable your SMS-based 2FA. - Recover your Google account. - Freeze or change passwords of all your cryptocurrency accounts and other related financial services that could’ve fallen in hackers hands. If you noticed it too late and already suffered damage, submit a police report as soon as possible. How to protect yourself against SIM porting It is relatively easy to protect your accounts against SIM jacking attacks. Here are the things you can do right away to minimize your chances of experiencing such an attack. - First and foremost, don’t use SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for any online accounts, especially your cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet services. Once thieves have access to any of your accounts (be it your email or Facebook account), they can harvest your private information, including your address, photos, documents, or even search history. All of them can be successfully used against you to fool your service providers. Other 2FA methods like Google Authenticator are OK but consider obtaining a universal second-factor (U2F) device like YubiKey, Google Titan Key, Thetis, or Kensington for greater safety. - Set up a PIN with your mobile career whenever you need to make changes to your account. - Disable your phone number wherever you use it as a tool for account recovery. - Reduce your online footprint by leaving as little personal information online as possible. No random stranger needs to know your birth date, birth town, and other personally identifiable information. Most importantly, don’t brag about your crypto holdings. No one can target you for attacks if they can’t identify you as a target in the first place. - Create a secondary email for critical online identities such as bank accounts, social media, crypto exchanges, and similar services. - Use multi signature or offline wallet to store your private keys. In ""hot"", or online wallets keep only those funds that are needed for your daily activities. The most popular cold wallets include devices by Ledger or Trezor. These are some common steps you can take right now to protect yourself from SIM jacking scammers. Also, it may be good to know that SIM swappers seldom get away with their crimes as telecoms typically log most of their activities unless the getaway is completely clean, but it is best if you don’t get robbed in the first place." "- Thu 26 September 2019 // 20:00 Tickets: Full price £11, Concession £7. £5.00 on the door 14s - 18s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets. Media OS 5.1, concerns the over-stimulation of digital information and its effects on human behaviour. The live multi-media show in 5.1 surround sound takes the audience on an hour-long journey of a commuter on the London tube. Through their eyes, one can see films concerning global warming, fake news, social media consumption and surrealism to name a few. The audience can interact with the films using their smartphones and QR-code reader app which links them to the scientific research behind the work. 10 Bespoke films were specifically developed for each song informed by the lyrical content. Each one of the films is unique, but collectively they tell a story. The filmmakers hail from various countries including Chile, Bulgaria, Hungary, Norway, Italy and the UK. The film styles in which they employ include; animation, digital coding, collage and motion acting. Partial Facsimile is a Brighton based Surround Sound and Visual Art Collective specialising in research-based projects, live music, film soundtracks and site-specific performances. Partial Facsimile is delighted to announce that highly accomplished musician and producer Richard Norris who will be performing a LIVE ambient set to the visuals of Blue Carbon from the ""Abstractions"" series on Group Mind Records. This is a project of ambient/deep listening/experimental releases focusing on the art of music as a resource for inducing well-being - richardnorris.bandcamp.com Richard Norris is a London-based record producer, songwriter, sound engineer, musician, DJ and author. Best known as a member of electronic dance band The Grid, The Time & Space Machine and Beyond the Wizard’s Sleeve. He has also worked as a producer and engineer since the 80s with artists such as Bryan Ferry, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Marc Almond, Joe Strummer, and Pet Shop Boys. He has also remixed works of Delia Derbyshire, Brian Eno, Temples, Warpaint and Tame Impala. Richard_Norris_(musician)" "eggs, garlic, new potato, onion, tomato Don’t be intimidated by the title of this recipe. It’s super easy, quick, and delicious! There’s no need to peel the potatoes if you use organic, new potatoes. The skins are really thin and tasty. For a hearty brunch or a light dinner, serve with a simple green salad and a slice of toasted bread with butter. Adapted from The Gourmet Cookbook INGREDIENTS - 3 cups diced organic, new potatoes, with skins (organic, leftover from CSA share) - 1 medium yellow onion, or 2-3 small yellow onions (organic, leftover from CSA share) - 2 heirloom tomatoes (Dupont Circle farmers’ market) - 4 garlic cloves (Dupont Cirlce farmers’ markt – Next Step Produce) - 6 large eggs + 2 egg whites (Harris Teeter, organic, all-natural) - 1 cup freshly grated parmesean cheese (it is very important that you freshly grate your parmesean for the overall taste of this dish) - 1/3 cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives, etc.) [or 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp dried thyme] - EVOO - Salt - Pepper DIRECTIONS - Whisk eggs, whites, 3/4 of parmesan cheese, herbs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper in a large bowl. Set aside. - Saute minced garlic and finely diced onions in 1 tbsp EVOO in a 10-inch, non-stick OVENPROOF heavy skillet (such as Cuisinart Green Gourmet) over medium-high heat, stirring until golden. Transfer to a small bowl. - Add potatoes and 1 tbsp EVOO to skillet, cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until just tender (about 6 minutes). Transfer to a bowl. - Add 1 tbsp EVOO and tomatoes to skillet and cook, stirring until tomatoes begin to brown (you may need to strain the juice from the flesh of the tomato). Transfer to a bowl. - Preheat oven broiler. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel. Add 1 tsp EVOO, then potatoes, garlic, onions, and tomatoes to the skillet, stir. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Pour eggs over vegetables and cook on medium heat, lifting up cooked egg around edges to let uncooked egg flow underneath, for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover (with lid or aluminum foil), and cook for 5 minutes. - Remove lid (center will still be moist) and broil frittata 5 to 7 inches from heat until set, about 3 minutes (take out as soon as the top begins to brown). Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and broil 1 more minute. - Using a high-heat spatula to help loosen the edges, slide frittata onto a large plate or platter, and cut into wedges." "Sunday April 28, 2019 saw a crowd on the sidewalk in front of the Mayme Clayton Museum and Library, carrying signs and cultivating horn-blasting approval from the traffic on Overland Ave. The months long crisis of the MCLM’s continued residence in Culver City has created a determined base of people willing to stand against County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’ efforts of evict the collection. Earl Ofari Hutchinson, noted author and activist, spoke to the rally to Save the Mayme Clayton, offering that there were different threads to the story. “When Supervisor Yvonne Burke gave this building to the Mayme Clayton Foundation, it was to be in perpetuity. We thought it would stay that way. She knew that having a place where people of the community could access the collection was important.” Before 83 -year-old Mayme Clayton died in 2006 she was asked what motivated her to begin the collection that became the library, she said “ I wanted to be sure that children would know that black people have done great things, and at the time I didn’t see anyone else saving the history.” The official statements from Ridley-Thomas’ office holds that the MCLM has been under a temporary month to month lease by the County of Los Angeles, and that they are being evicted due to the need for a constituency center. The County has begun legal eviction proceedings. Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells also addressed the crowd, recalling that “This is the most important collection of its kind west of the Mississippi, and we are so lucky to have it here in Culver City for more than a decade. In fact we [the city of Culver City] worked with a noted architect, pro bono, to come up with a plan for a museum, a constituency center and housing for artists in residence – and the county said no, thank you.” Hutchinson urged the crowd to sign the petition, if they had not already done so, and to continue to spread the word. “Who owns this building? Does the County own this building? You own this building, and you should get a say in how it gets used.” Judith Martin-Straw Be the first to comment" "NITLE, the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education, has started a new platform called Transformations for articles and case studies of pedagogy and technology. The September 2013 issue of Transformations is on Games in Education, and features five great articles on incorporating games into higher education, as well as two interviews: one with Anastasia Salter of the University of Baltimore (and plenary panelist at the CUNY Games Festival on January 17, 2014!), and the other with CUNY Games Network member and City Tech library faculty member Maura Smale. The entire issue is fantastic, so do check it out! Games in Education: September issue of NITLE’s Transformations" "Australia is the single country in the world occupying the whole territory of the continent. This is not the only unique feature of this country. The custom essay on Australia may inform the reader about rich flora and fauna of this country, about its history and cultural background, about the political system and economic situation. There is a wide range of topics to choose. Our expert writer will assist you with your custom essay, provide 24/7 help and advice. 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He really had looked forward to it, but now, he just wanted to go home and snuggle with his rabbit. He looked around and spotted another tiki bar on the beach. There were several dotted up and down the resort’s private beaches, and so far, each one had a limited list of craft beers. Each beer had either been mediocre or tasted like shit, and Abel had been forced to buy Pina Coladas to wash the nastiness out of his mouth. Pina Coladas! “Donkey balls. I’ll just get a Budweiser this time.” Ernie snorted. “Thank god. If I have to hear you go on and on about some stupid beer, I may have to actually go swim in the ocean to drown out your voice.” Abel grinned. “I’m discerning.” “You’re a snot.” Abel tilted his head and pursed his lips. “Possibly. At least when it comes to beer.” He nudged Ernie with his foot. “Are you going to go swimming at all while we’re here?” “There are sharks, rays, jellyfish, sea snakes, salt water crocodiles, eels, and octopus in the ocean, so… no.” Abel took a deep breath and let it out. “Have you been reading creature-feature thriller books and watching Animal Planet specials again?” “We were planning on a beach vacation, so I did my research.” “You’re ridiculous.” Ernie raised his nose and waved a hand toward Abel. “I’m going to back to our room. I think I’ll get an early dinner, then do some more knitting. I’m going to have a nice local craft beer with my dinner.” Abel’s eye twitched. “I hate you.” He turned and headed toward the tiki bar. They were at a different spot today, so maybe this one would be better than the last. The evening crowd had already started to gather and the two bartenders were struggling to keep up with the orders, and the lone server dashed back and forth between the little bamboo tables and the bar. Abel pushed through and lucked out when he found an empty seat at the very end of the bar. He sat, then propped his chin on his fist. It would probably be a while. A large, well-muscled man jogged toward the bar. His brown skin was smooth and on display thanks to the tight, blue tank top he wore. His dark hair was spiky and short, he had a well-trimmed beard, and tattoos covered his arms. Sunshine glinted off the piercings in his ears, brow, and lip. One wayward whiff and Abel knew he was an alpha. The man was handsome, but so were over half of the men gathered around the bar. Abel choked back a yawn when one of the bartenders finally noticed him. “What can I get you, blondie?” Abel gave the man a flat look. He hated being called that. “Bottle of Bud, please.” The man leaned against the bar and smiled. “You know, we have a great selection of craft beers available. Tropical Paradise Resort has contracts with some locals and a few from the States. If you want, I could pick you out something better than that Bud.” Abel tilted his head and batted his big, brown eyes. “Wow, could you?” The newcomer dipped behind the bar and his dark eyes moved between Abel and the bartender. “You need help, Jay?” “Huh? No, I got this Mateo.” Jay winked at Abel and pulled a cold glass out of the cooler. “I’ll fix you right up, blondie.” Mateo watched his friend go, then turned his dark eyes on Abel. “Don’t give him too much shit, okay? He’s new.” Abel blinked innocently. “What are you implying?” Mateo grinned and Abel lost his mind. All he could hear was the thumping of his heart. The man’s smile was full of mischief, but also a good dose of kindness. Oh, donkey balls, this was bad. Really bad. “I recognize trouble when I see it,” Mateo said huskily. Jay pushed him away and set a cold glass in front of Abel. “This one’s a wheat beer made with the perfect blend of malted barley.” Abel picked the glass up and sniffed it. This was going to be gross. He took a drink, then promptly turned his head and spit it out, spraying nasty beer all over the poor server walking past. “That tasted like flat Coca-Cola poured through a stump.” He gave the server a sympathetic look and handed the young man some cash. “I am so sorry.” The server glared at them, then grabbed the money before stalking away. Abel grabbed a napkin and started scraping the nasty taste off his tongue. “That was so gross.” He looked up. “Where did Jay go?” Mateo couldn’t stop laughing long enough to answer. He pointed toward the other end of the bar. Jay was working at flirting with another blond. Hmm. Must be his type. “Maybe I’ll just have a Pina Colada.” Mateo wheezed for a minute. “I’ll make you one, blondie.” Abel licked the napkin again and glared at the most beautiful man in the world. “We aren’t defined by our hair colors.” Mateo grinned again and leaned on the bar. “You like to play the dumb blonde, huh?” Abel smiled serenely. “As the most majestic Dolly Parton would say, ‘I know I’m not dumb… and I also know I’m not blonde.’” 6 thoughts on “Unedited Excerpt for “A Pint for my Omega”” I love this series, I’ve read them time and time again. I know you are a m/m author but I really hope we get a short with Zoe. Funny you should say that. Zoe and a certain someone are given some time in Abel’s book. ? Love the series! Can’t wait to read the rest of Abel’s story. Tease!! Evil, evil tease! Haha Can’t wait to read the rest! Love the series and the characters, when can we expect the rest of the book My tentative release date is June 14th. I’ll let you all know for sure soon. ?" 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There are high-profile stories of incidents of unfathomable violence against homeless people, even here in Canada, and a 2011 study found that 40 percent of people living on the street had been physically assaulted in the previous year. Research in the United Kingdom from that “[e]ight out of 10 rough sleepers reported being victims of a range of crimes and antisocial behaviours, from vandalism and intimidation to being hit, kicked, threatened or urinated on”. The life expectancy for the average Canadian is 77 to 82 years; for a homeless person, it is only 34 to 47. The violence and harm facing street-involved people is just one of the myriad reasons we need to end homelessness and poverty – a more complex, but vitally important task that lays ahead of us. But the reality that winter comes every year and with it, the possibility that people will die easily preventable deaths, brings an extra layer of frustration. And yet, for policy makers in Canada, there remains a disconnect between the urgency of ending the conditions that lead to these deaths and the government’s most critical priorities. This point featured in the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing’s recent report on the Right to Life which states: “[t]he failure of States to address systemic deprivations of the right to life tied to poverty, grossly inadequate housing and homelessness have not received the same attention. The urgency and outrage that should be provoked in response to the conditions in which millions of people are forced to live seem to have gone missing; so too has the political will to address those conditions.” The City of Toronto recently announced that it has begun an expanded monitoring system to track the deaths of homeless people, to help “measure how well [they] are responding to the problem and to identify whether additional efforts are needed to reduce what is an important health inequity”. There is value in tracking and analyzing incidents such as these. But more than that, our governments have an obligation to fulfill the human rights of people in Canada – of which the right to housing as it intersects with the right to life is among the most vital. The tireless work of homelessness advocates, shelter workers, and service providers through the winter months is essential to manage this crisis as it stands before us right now. 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The Emmy organizers had the same idea with this opening on Monday night, this time addressing the lack of diversity in Hollywood. And amid a performance of the “One Of Each” Dancers, they solved it! They didn’t solve it. But we think the incremental progress is encouraging. The same is true about the many looks of fatherhood, as evidenced over and over on Instagram. A quick search of #dadlife will turn up a vast array of men who, despite wide variations in experience and appearance, exult in the universal principle that fatherhood is the best thing ever. Fatherhood knows no limits, no borders, no prejudice. Nor is it divided by walls, oceans, or lengths of chain-link fence. Rather, it is a thing we celebrate by acknowledging the different, owning it, and being better because of it. It is our difference that keeps us interesting, and what makes the stories that we find each week worth telling, and listening to. 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Most folk think it should be shared.” “Just selfishly, having a child is the best thing anyone can do for their own anxiety, if your anxiety is like mine, which is to say based in fantasy . . . now I get to worry about something that’s visible.” – Jesse Eisenberg Do you nag your kids? We read/share a lot of pieces stressing the importance of talking to our kids about news, politics and current events in age-appropriate ways. Here’s a case for not doing it. Got a dadbod? Own it. PORCHLIGHT POSTS - “We can teach these morals to our children without the stained-glass structure, without the ritual and rules. Why those doors? Why this pew? Why that altar?” – Bill Peebles, Church: Family Routine, Rut or Foundation for a Beautiful Future - “This line of diapers should be scented with cedar, aged meats, and campfires.” – Life of Dad, Diaper-ational, The Inspiring Diapers For Boys - “Last night was Erev Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and I spent most of it crying.” – Adam Gertsacov, Crying over Kol Nidre: NYPD Blue Edition - “What we share as men: Few of us like the way we look when the shirts come over the head and the pants drop.” – David Stanley, I’ll Take Body Image Issues for $1000, Please, Alex - “The care of these most vulnerable among us should be considered a noble profession. A society is judged based on how they treat the neediest of it’s population, and we need to be doing a much better job.” – Jeremy Barnes, A Silent Epidemic of Abuse!" "Krillin, once known as Goku’s rival but now friends is a strong individual who is prominent as a Z Fighter. 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The dominant political parties support an increasingly narrow reading of the Second Amendment, either demanding more government restrictions or meekly coming to its defense in only the least controversial scenarios. Recent mob violence throughout the country only reinforces how important the Second Amendment can be for the protection of life and liberty. There are congressmen and senators who will dutifully come to the defense of the Second Amendment in cases of emergency, but that is not enough. A serious approach to preserve the Second Amendment requires two components: first, proactive engagement; second, a systematic repeal of state and federal control. This is no different than the approach to other political issues, like the right to life, taxes and education. Members of Congress should not wait to defend the Second Amendment until a live event draws the media spotlight. (RELATED: Here’s What To Expect In 2021: Guns And The Second Amendment) Congress has the time and bandwidth to debate Second Amendment issues, but chooses not to. For more than a year, Congress spent precious legislative time and energy on: - Public Law No: 116-109 – Enhance penalties for pirate radio stations; - Public Law No: 116-105 – Change the way harassing robocalls are reported and fined; - Public Law No: 116-112 – Minting of a special coin in memory of former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush; and - Post office naming – Lots and lots of post offices There was one relatively pro-firearm bill, which allows states to use more federal money to build public target ranges. Unfortunately, many “sportsman bills” tend to gather bipartisan support in spite of their pro-Second Amendment effects, serving as stalking horses for federal land grabs. In 2017, Congress was close to passing the Hearing Protection Act. This legislation would have regulated suppressors in the same manner as firearms and allow for an instant background check, rather than a months-long waiting period. It failed to pass after the Las Vegas shooting. A suppressor was not used in that shooting, but the incident and media campaign against suppressor ownership caused supporters to meekly retreat from the bill. In defiance of calls for more gun control and inaction by legislatures, Americans have chosen to establish zones free from further regulation of firearms. The goals of sanctuary zones vary, but they share a common opposition to reactionary federal intervention. As Shenandoah County Sheriff and Virginia Sheriffs Association President Tim Carter said, “People — in rural counties especially — they get a little upset when all of a sudden something that they could do one day … then the next day it’s illegal.” (RELATED: St. Louis Couple Facing Felony Weapons Charges) Second Amendment sanctuary zones generally oppose universal background checks, gun confiscation orders, bans on standard capacity magazines and bans on AR-15 rifles. Sanctuary zones usually permit some basic firearm restrictions, however, such as specific background checks, short waiting periods and prohibiting certain individuals from purchasing firearms. There are at least 34 states with counties that have passed at least a resolution declaring them a Second Amendment sanctuary zone. Last year, the Virginia legislature took a conscious tilt toward severely restricting common firearms and accessories. This galvanized hundreds of counties around the country to join the sanctuary zone movement. Without much support from state or federal leaders, citizens in those counties began a bottom-up grassroots campaign to reclaim their rights. Beginning in January 2020, when the Chinese COVID-19 began its spread throughout the U.S., Americans took many different approaches to protecting themselves. Home goods such as paper towels and hand sanitizer were among the first items to go off the shelves. At the same time, Americans began buying firearms in record numbers. The total number of background checks for firearm purchases, as tracked by the FBI, was 2,702,702 in January 2020, almost 600,000 more than the same time last year. In February, the total increased to 2,802,467; almost 800,000 more than the year before. As fears of coronavirus have given way to fears of mob violence, the trend only accelerated: In June, 3.9 million Americans underwent background checks to purchase firearms, a full 1.6 million more than June 2019. To put these numbers in perspective: only halfway through 2020, Americans have equaled the amount of background checks conducted in all of 2012 (over 19 million). (RELATED: The Violent End Of Law And Order) January saw one of the most important civil rights marches held in recent memory. Tens of thousands of Americans came to Richmond, Virginia, in defense of their right to bear arms. The Virginia legislature and governor had signed several pieces of gun control into law, in opposition to the will of many Virginians. Though exact polling is spotty, many firearm owners say they won’t turn out for President Donald Trump in 2020 if he signs restricting legislation like Gun Confiscation Orders. Many firearm owners would otherwise support the president, which speaks to their commitment to the Second Amendment. In addition to their sworn oath to protect the Second Amendment, politicians have another reason to defend it: millions of voters looking for a champion. While some data indicates that firearm controls lead to a tradeoff between a small group of Second Amendment voters for a much larger group of suburban, female, and independent voters, this paradigm is changing, particularly in light of recent events. Second Amendment sanctuaries built a movement independent of national leadership. These communities can be unified and leveraged at the state and federal levels to expand gun rights. Millions more Americans have purchased firearms in response to the coronavirus, its ensuing economic shutdown and riots across the country. The message is clear: Americans want to protect and expand their Second Amendment rights. The greatest service an elected official can perform on their behalf is to speak clearly about the importance of those rights, defend them, and proactively seek the repeal of state and federal gun laws. Elected officials who champion this cause will be rewarded by Americans at the ballot box. Phil Reboli is a former Senate staffer and the Director of Government Affairs at the Conservative Partnership Institute.." "Victim identified in Friday's fatal Eau Claire shooting The Calgary Police Service has released more information on last Friday’s fatal shooting. According to a release from CPS, 29-year-old Benjamin Virtucio was killed after being shot in the underground parkade of the Eau Claire Market at around 8:10 pm on June 5. - See also: Police arrested and charged one man, 26-year old Abdullahi Barakobe, with second-degree murder and kidnapping in relation to the incident, though they believe that two other suspects remain at large. According to the most recent release, “the first suspect is described as a man in his 20s, with light-brown skin tone, black hair, short in stature, with a medium build and wearing a white hoodie. The second suspect is described as a black man, tall, with a slim build, wearing a hoodie.” Police are also seeking information about a white Mercedes car that may be a C400 class that had been seen in the Eau Claire area at the time of the shooting. Anyone with information about the suspects, the car, or the incident is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service’s non-emergency number at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be left anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or through their website." "USC set to face VCU in play-in game It took almost 20 minutes for CBS to make the announcement on its annual selection show, but the USC men’s basketball team finally got word they will be going to the Big Dance after a one-year absence from the NCAA tournament. The Trojans (19-14), with the benefit of an expanded 68-team tournament format this year, will travel to Dayton, Ohio to take on the VCU Rams (23-11) out of the Colonial Athletic Conference. The game will be played on Wednesday night for the right to be the No. 11 seed in the Southwest Region. If USC prevails in the play-in game, they will take on the Georgetown Hoyas (21-10) out of the Big East Conference in Chicago, Ill. on Friday. This is USC’s first tournament appearance under USC coach Kevin O’Neill, who was reinstated by athletic director Pat Haden on Sunday after serving a one-game suspension over the weekend for his involvement in an altercation on Thursday night. The Trojans last tournament appearance was in 2009, where the team led by then-coach Tim Floyd defeated Boston College 72-55 in the first round, before falling to Michigan State 74-69 in the second round." "Mahasidda Luwapa (Art Print) – Ben Christian $108.00 – $375.00 Master Luwapa, “the black blanket yogi,” abides in deep meditation in a cave-like environment. He looks into the mirror of his mind, that “mysterious home of the Dakini” and there meets – and is blessed by – her increasingly subtle aspects. SKU: BC02 Categories: All Art, Ben Art Prints, Ben Christian, Dakas & Other Male Deities, Dakini Prints, Dakinis & Other Female Deities, Deities & Dakinis, New Art 2019" "DID YOU KNOW DELTA RAMP WORKERS ARE UNIONIZED IN CANADA? by admin | Apr 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | 1 comment DOWNLOAD HERE: COLOR | BW 1 Comment james blair on May 18, 2019 at 1:12 am did not read this on delta net Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. did not read this on delta net" "Sometimes I feel I’m guilty of talking too much. Especially about issues that really require action. So I’m always inspired when I meet people who actually DO STUFF. One such person is Jenni Iloski from Bondi Youth Accommodation, an organisation that has been working with homeless youth for over 30 years. Jenni is the coordinator of a program called Green Light Movement that aims to help young people who have experienced homeless to learn to drive. Learning to drive is a skill, often taught by a parent or family member, but young people who have experienced homelessness often don’t have that family support. As a result, learning to drive is a challenge. Green Light Movement is a reduced fee, learn to drive program that provides supervised driver training for young people, who do not have family support to learn how to drive. They provide a car, professional driving instruction and volunteers to supervise the required 120 hours of supervised driving. HOW CAN YOU HELP?? Green Light Movement is currently registered for the Project Local initiative. An initiative supported by the local papers e.g. Wentworth Courier, which promotes local projects and enables community members to vote for which project they would like to receive $2,500.00 They’ll use the $2500 to pay for comprehensive insurance, Car registration & Compulsory Third Party Insurance $538 PLEASE VOTE! – It takes 2 mins and costs you nothing to help make a difference in the life of people who really need it. HOW TO VOTE - Please register via and vote for Green Light Movement In the ‘select your local paper’ section, scroll down to ‘Wentworth Courier’ - You will need to register and then you will be allocated 10 votes - Go to the ‘current ideas’ tab and view Green Light Movement - Vote! – You can give them all your votes (As I did) or distribute to other community ideas too. 0 replies on “Make A Difference – It’s easy & it’s free!” Can anyone tell me whether this project ever got off the ground, please? I know it received some money from Council: Drop Rebecca a line at Eastern Suburbs Community Youth Association… rebecca@bya.org.au Cheers Dan Thanks heaps for that, Dan" "Free delivery Australia wide Nestled between the sand dunes and the beach on North Stradbroke Island is a series of freshwater lakes, The Keyholes. Like an oasis in a desert, these freshwater lakes embody the idea of unspoiled nature. Each piece in this collection has the signature Daniel Bentley soft curves defined with crisp edges, and the flawlessly balanced brushed and polished silver creates fluidity throughout the." "The Dart team takes the security of Dart and the applications created with it seriously. This page describes how to report any vulnerabilities you may find, and lists best practices to minimize the risk of introducing a vulnerability. Reporting vulnerabilitiesReporting vulnerabilities In the rare event that you find a vulnerability in Dart itself, contact us at. For more information about how Google handles security issues, see Google’s security philosophy. Best practicesBest practices Keep current with the latest Dart SDK releases. We regularly update Dart, and these updates may fix security defects discovered in previous versions. Check the Dart." "ZHANG Guoqing. Long-term sequence dataset of lake area on the Tibetan Plateau (1970-2013). National Tibetan Plateau Data Center, 2018. doi: 10.11888.(.Daily rainfall data 1990-2004 of the Heihe River Basin 2.Sentinel-1A SAR dataset of Antarctic and Greenland areas (2015) 3.Oxygen isotope sequence of ice core reconstruction in Xixiabangma, Southern Tibetan Plateau (1010-2005) 4.Grassland interception dataset of Tianlaochi watershed in Qilian Mountain 5.Datasets for the SWAT model in Heihe Rriver Basin 6.The second glacier inventory dataset of China (version 1.0) (2006-2011) 7.Flow discharge observation data of Selincuo Lake’s inflow river - Boquzangbu (2017) 8.The dataset of wetland pattern changes on the Tibet Plateau (1970s, 2000s) 9.MODIS daily cloud-free snow cover product over the Tibetan Plateau (2002-2015) 10.Data on workers in primary, secondary, and tertiary industries in Qinghai (1952-2016) No record No record Distributor: National Tibetan Plateau Data Center" "Alumni in Action: Grace Heyne Lybrand When Grace Heyne Lybrand ‘17 applied for admission to the MSA program, she was gaining exposure to the field of data science through her role as an analyst in a rotational program at financial services firm TIAA — her first professional step after completing a BS in Economics at Clemson Continue reading Alumni in Action: Grace Heyne Lybrand" "This. 51.351813 -105.220438 12 replies on “Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Sanctuary” Beautiful images David and what a fabulous sanctuary for the birds – thank you so much for sharing! 🙂 Thank you. It was a sanctuary for me at times. Some days you would hardly see another human being. Glorious place David, beautifully captured. Oh those snow geese……one of these days I will see them. Until then your image is a wonderful reminder of their beauty in flight. Thanks Tina. When I was fact checking the post I saw a reference to a peak of 450,000 geese on autumn migration. Now that includes other species of geese but a vast majority of them will be snow geese. Oh wow – now I want to see them even more so! We get a small migration about an hour from my home but no guarantees they’ll be around when you try. Probably 20 or 30 geese. A far different experience. The web page also said 50,000 cranes. BTW, some years ago my husband and I were traveling and drove by a lake with hundreds of geese. We had a time deadline and couldn’t stop and of course they were gone when we returned. A sad moment for me. There was a second location close to Last Mountain Lake that also held huge numbers, the Quill Lakes. I did read that water levels in the Quill Lakes were up a lot so it’s possible some of the birds traditionally using the Quill Lakes have moved to Last Mountain Lake if the habitat is less suitable around Quill Lakes now. Beautiful photos. Knockouts! Thanks John. It was a favourite location when I lived in Saskatchewan. Gorgeous light in these images, David. A perfect spot to highlight for the theme. Thanks Patti. I half remembered read it was the first federal bird sanctuary in North America so when I checked and confirmed that it seemed an obvious choice for the challenge." "VIDEO 1: Panel discussion with John Nichols, author of “The Genius of Impeachment”; Marcus Raskin, member of the special staff of the National Security Council in President Kennedy’s Administration, and author of “Liberalism,” and co-editor of “In Democracy’s Shadow”; Elizabeth de la Vega, former federal prosecutor,. Faster, lower quality version of same video: WMV. Videos by Barry Student." "The Prototype DA-2A made its first flight on May 21, 1966. It has a cruising speed of over 110 and was clocked at over 132 MPH (FULL POWER) at Oshkosh in 1971. Harmon Lange’s DA-2 was clocked at over 145 MPH with 85 HP. The prototype only had 65 HP but performed very well for many hours before being converted to 100 HP. Any engine from 65 to 100 HP can be used in this airplane. With the 65 HP engine, the prototype could climb at 500 feet per minute with two people aboard. The DA-2A has a large baggage compartment for an airplane its size. The seats also have a large map compartment built in the back of each one and really come in handy for cross country work. The seats will adjust to the size pilot or passenger by sliding fore or aft on slides. As the seat slides back for the taller pilot or passenger, it also is lowered for more head room. This is done by installing the rails at an angle, and is all a structural part of the airplane. This philosophy is carried out throughout the entire design and gives the airplane strength and keeps the weight down. The cabin is large and utilizes all available space. One way of making more room inside was to install external braces on the bottom of the fuselage. These create little or no drag and gives a nice flat floor inside and again the structural skin becomes the floorboards of the plane, serving two purposes for one part. The airplane has no compound curves, and is an ideal project for the first time builder. The fuselage bulkheads and skins are all made from flat sheet aluminum with simple bends and are riveted together. The wing is a “Constant Clark Y,” which means that all the ribs have the same airfoil and can be built from just one set of form blocks. The main spar is two aluminum angles that are tapered and are joined together by an aluminum web to form the spar. The rear spars are made from sheet aluminum. The skins are four sheets of aluminum that are wrapped from trailing edge top side to trailing edge bottom of wing. The V-tail configuration offers several advantages. The absence of the third surface results in a weight reduction and about 20% less drag. It is simple to build, only having two ribs in each, and both being identical. Controls are sent to the V-tail through a mixing unit that is paper-clip simple. Elevator and rudder inputs are fed into the mixing unit through cables and the aileron controls are fed to the ailerons direct through torque tubes. Nose wheel steering is also direct from the rudder pedals and provides positive ground handling. The windshield and windows are all flat stock plexiglass which makes for an easy and inexpensive approach to the problem of windshields and canopies. The cowling is all metal and the plans have full size templates to make it. The plans also have full size templates for other hard to lay out parts, such as the tail fairing, baffles and instrument panel, along with several isometrics. The drawings consist of 25 drawings plus information sheets and are detailed down to the last rivet. The DA-2B is basically the same airplane as the 2A. The difference being that the 2B has 2.75 inches taken out of the fuselage depth. It is lighter, faster, and better looking than the 2A. Either the 2A or the 2B can be built from the drawings. The DA-2 carries 20 gallons of fuel in its fuselage tank which gives it good cross country performance. It was designed with safe, economical transportation in mind." "default search action BibTeX record journals/corr/abs-2001-10188 @article{DBLP:journals/corr/abs-2001-10188, author = {Muhammad Shahzad and Arif Iqbal Umar and Muazzam Ali Khan and Syed Hamad Shirazi and Zakir Khan and Waqas Yousaf}, title = {Robust Method for Semantic Segmentation of Whole-Slide Blood Cell Microscopic Image}, journal = {CoRR}, volume = {abs/2001.10188}, year = {2020}, url = {}, archivePrefix = {arXiv}, eprint = {2001.10188}, timestamp = {Fri, 29 May 2020 08:53."