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Kevin grew up in Alaska and then moved to New Jersey. Yes, on purpose. It was there that joined Camden County Toastmasters, club 1189 in Haddonfield, N.J., on the very fitting day of April 1, 2013. He rose to ACS at this club while also serving in several officer roles, including Club President his final full TM year in Jersey. Kevin moved to Texas in March, 2018, and joined New Braunfels Toastmasters. He considers himself most fortunate to have two great clubs supporting him along his Toastmasters journey.
Kevin originally discovered he was interested in Toastmasters when his boss told him so, but he has leveraged the lessons of conquering the fear of speaking and put them to use conquering many of the other fears that keep us from reaching our potential.
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Parenting Many of today's children is basedon the intellectual formation. From an early age children are given various preschool and preparatory courses. Of course, all this is necessary, but not at the expense of physical development. The task of any parent - to make sure that the child grew up and was formed in all plans: both mentally and physically. One of the important stages - a children's room, which should be equipped not only with all the tools for the study and rest, but also a sports area.
Under normal circumstances, when the apartments area small area of the room, make it difficult, but still possible. After all, modern designs are quite varied to meet the needs of the child in constant motion, as well as meet the wishes of the parents, both in pricing and in terms of accommodation.
Before installing the corner, should be familiar with their views and range. The small room is best suited sports corner L-shaped.
They freely attached to the wall and does not take up much space. However, such a construction would be less functional.
If possible, choose the best sportArea U-shaped. Despite the fact that the construction requires more space, it is more functional, which undoubtedly would benefit the child.
In addition, it is equally important to all sportsdesign perfectly fit into the interior. In addition to the different color variations, you can also select and bracket material. The main are for the manufacture of wood and metal. The first embodiment is considered the best because it is made of natural material and has a composition of any additional impurities.
However, the metal variant is more durable and able to withstand several children at the same time. In addition, the area has a variety of colors and different shapes.
Home sports corner for children as welldiverse in terms of selection of attributes. The most popular are the following constituent components, which serve not only as entertainment, but also to develop a child's muscles and different characteristic qualities:
- Wall bars - the basis of any corner. Complementing its various parts, the child may engage in any exercise.
- Gymnastic rings, horizontal ladder, horizontal bars are able not only to pass the time for the children of the fun game, but also to strengthen the muscles of the arms and abdomen.
- Swings are suitable even for the youngest. The main thing to purchase, take into account space. After all, even the smallest of their kind requires quite a lot of space.
- Ropes, rope ladders and nets apartimpact on all muscle groups, develop the child's willpower. After all, what would be his joy when, notwithstanding, many failed attempts, he finally gets to the top rope.
- Basketball hoop and ball provide love for the sport and develop motor skills and hand coordination.
- Also, the child will be happy to practice boxing skills on pear, introducing himself beloved hero who defeated the whole army of enemies.
- Mats. Taking care of the instruments, do not forget safety. Surely the child during the game will fall far more than once. To protect it from scratches and bruises, the floor must necessarily be paved with mattresses.
Area children's rooms, often does not exceed 10square meters. It seems that in that territory is not even all the major items can be set, not to mention the sports facility. However, even in this situation it may be the universal set area, and not one way.
The first option is to mount a normalsport wall bars with horizontal bar to which you can also add a pear, a ring or a basketball hoop. This installation may take no more than one meter. And setting it in the corner of the room, it does not interfere with the movement and use of the other things in the room.
The second, more versatile and functionaloption equipment sport equipment small child's room is to use a combination of furniture. In this case, the furniture can simultaneously perform multiple functions. In it, in addition to components for sports activities includes a bed, a wardrobe, a table or a bedside table. Combined furniture fine saves. Besides, it can be matched to any design of the room.
If the child has a large and spacious room,options and installation methods corners much more. In this case, you can put an entire sports system. Usual wall bars can be added not only to the bar, but also horizontal ladders, various obstacles and other other equipment.
The price of this sport in the children's room installationwill be significantly higher than the previous versions. However, its presence will allow to have fun with friends, arrange a children's party in honor of a birthday or other celebration right at home. At the same time the children will never be bored. In addition, an abundance of sports equipment will be even more natalkivat child to exercise.
By connecting the imagination, can be arranged in the areaa pirate ship or jungle. Accordingly, the room should be designed in a similar style. Such an environment requires a lot of hassle. But there is no doubt that the child's laughter and his enthusiastic eyes will pay all efforts.
Having defined the material and dimensionssports corner, you can choose a color scheme. You can rely on the classic version. That is, for a boy selected area with different shades of blue, green, black. Girls will approach the red, yellow and other bright colors. If you need to choose for a boy and a girl, you can combine the colors to suit every taste.
More important is not the color and quality of the coating. Over time, due to heavy use, the paint may peel or rub off. Given the high cost of construction, this factor is very unpleasant.
Despite its simplicity, with the correct setting of the room, a corner will look no worse.
A skilled owner can build children's sports area and with his own hands. To do this, you first need to determine what components will be constructed.
The key is to wall bars. Therefore, its construction required. You will need:
- 2 timber with dimensions 5h14h300. The latter value can be changed depending on the height of the ceiling.
- 6 cuttings a shovel. Buy them can be in the hardware store. An important condition is that they did not have any knots and cracks. The surface must be perfectly smooth.
- Metal brackets and screws for wall mounting.
- High-quality super-glue
- Tools: drill, saw, sandpaper
After both beams will be tailored to theceiling height, should be treated with their plane and sandpaper until the surface is smooth. After that, each beam should make holes for the bar. Using the three-meter board, would be enough of 11-12 holes. Their diameter must match the cuttings, or the crossbar, or will not, or will scroll.
Further divided in two cuttings are inserted inRealized holes and corners are mounted to the joists. Then the structure is placed against a wall. Thus, the marking is applied, which shows parts mounting space.
Before installing the wall, all the rungs must be sealed with adhesive. Mount the wall structure can be after the drying of the cuttings.
Swedish wall bracket for sport is ready. Complemented it horizontal bar, which can make or manually using two boards, screws and the bar, or buy in the store. Gymnastic rings, you can also make your own, using the ring and rope. Other details (rope, rope ladder, etc.) can also be set independently.
The basis of the children's sports corner for apartments, made with his own hands, should look something like the picture.
Upon request, a sports area can be covered with varnish or paint.
In addition, the principle of construction and installation of the corner can be on this video
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/25481.html By John Leyden Posted: 28/05/2002 at 13:22 GMT German glam-hax0r Kim Schmitz (aka Kimble) has received a 20 month suspended sentence from a Munich court after being convicted of stock price manipulation designed to net him $1,114,200.00 (£750,000). Schmitz, who was extradited from Thailand in January after a botched attempt to flee justice, was also fined $100K Euros ($92,870) by the court after pleading guilty to insider trading of shares in Letsbuyit.com. The fraud took place when the fat one's front company, Kimvestor, took part in a scheme to rescue Letsbyit.com from collapse. Schmitz, readers will recall, was the founder of YIHAT (Young Intelligent Hackers Against Terrorism), an 'elite' crew of IRC kiddies determined to use their mad skillz to track down international terrorist Osama bin Laden. Schmitz has also claimed to be a master hacker himself, in addition to being a financial wizard. In January, while he was on the run Schmitz posted a cryptic message on his site advertising plans to commit suicide - or at least his crossing "to a new world". This proved to be a publicity stunt and visitors to the site are now informed that Schmitz wishes to be known as "King Kimble the First - Ruler of the Kimpire". The stunt is fairly typical of Schmitz, as amply demonstrated on his Web site . He even hired a model who'd posed in Playboy to pretend to be attracted to him as he squired a cluster of pals around the Caribbean in a rented yacht he hopes we'll think he owns. His legend of hacking proficiency is based on a little fact interlarded with a lot of juicy bits taken from media accounts and movies, as this article mirrored by Attrition makes painfully clear. http://www.kimble.org http://www.kimble.org/carib2000/ http://www.landfield.com/isn/mail-archive/2001/Feb/0012.html - ISN is currently hosted by Attrition.org To unsubscribe email majordomoat_private with 'unsubscribe isn' in the BODY of the mail.
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CANADA – One woman has made an outrageous claim against a phone company!
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BANGKOK – Chaos is gripping the city of Bangkok. The Thai government is doing what they can to control it!
NEW YORK, NY – The American Heart Association is putting its logo on an unlikely product!
NEW YORK, NY – The winner of Miss USA 2010 has some impressive skills – some of which she wanted to keep secret!
GREENFIELD, OH – One teenager gives a whole new meaning to the saying a penny saved is a penny earned!
BOSTON, MA – Christmas came early for one man as his incredible cell phone bill was forgiven!
INDONESIA – Scientists have hit a jackpot with the discovery of multiple new species!
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NEW YORK, NY – Tiger’s No. 1 mistress is doing her best to not let her 15 minutes of fame run out!
OAKLAND, CA – One woman showed that you’re never too old to accomplish your dreams!
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The last post in this month’s series of guest posts is by Larry Kunz, a technical writing pro for 39 years! I have been a follower of Larry’s insightful blog for quite some time now, and it is an honor for me to have Larry share his perspective here on my blog. So let’s get to it! Here’s Larry’s post:
I’ve worked in technical writing, and in closely related fields, like project management or marketing, for almost 39 years. Today I’m a Lead Technical Writer at Extreme Networks.
We make and sell equipment for data networks — switches, routers, wireless access points — and the software that controls them. I write the documentation for installing, customizing, and maintaining the physical equipment.
You might’ve heard that technical writing is humdrum, that we do the same work day in and day out. That isn’t my experience.
One of the things I love about working in technical writing, in fact, is that every day is unique. We serve our employers and our customers in so many ways, and we use so many processes and tools, that every day presents new variety.
Let me show you what I mean, by stepping through a day in my life.
Knowing the technology
You might’ve heard that technical writers only need to know the basics of the technologies they work with. That isn’t my experience.
Today I’ll read the design specs for a new product the company hopes to introduce. I’ll read with two purposes in mind: to learn about the product, and to return comments to the designer if anything seems out of whack or is unclear. I might challenge the author to explain the app in terms that a customer would understand — to help me (and the customer I represent) understand how to use the app, not how the app works.
Working on teams
You might’ve heard that technical writing is a solitary profession — that you spend most of the time by yourself. That isn’t my experience.
Today I’ll meet with a software designer to get a big-picture understanding of a new app that customers will use to monitor our equipment. I’ll visit the hardware lab, where one of our test engineers will show me how our new switches are cabled together. In both cases, my colleague will help me gain the understanding I’ll need to describe our products to our customers.
You might’ve heard that technical writers aren’t respected by subject-matter experts, or accepted as colleagues. That isn’t my experience.
Today I’ll meet with three colleagues from Engineering, one from Tech Support, and one from Marketing to discuss a white paper I’m developing. This particular piece was inspired by something a customer wrote on the company’s user forum. It looked so good that I suggested touching it up and publishing it on the company website. But now, questions have arisen about whether its recommendations are in sync with the company’s overall marketing themes. I’m sure we’ll have a lively discussion, with each constituency being heard before I try to lead the group to consensus.
Solving problems creatively
You might’ve heard that technical writing isn’t a creative endeavor. That isn’t my experience.
Today I have to write instructions for mounting switches in a rack, when three different switch models come with three different mounting brackets. Some of the steps will be common to all three models, but some will vary. Making each step clear and not leaving anything out will require cleverness and imagination. It’ll require creativity.
Creativity is the art of solving problems, whether the problem is how to paint the creation of Adam on a curved surface (as it was for Michelangelo) or how to document the best way to mount three switch models with different mounting brackets. Don’t misunderstand: I’m not saying that I have even a tiny fraction of Michelangelo’s genius or talent. But I’m saying that he would recognize the creative process involved in doing the job of a technical writer.
A new day tomorrow
After a day of delving into technical details, of talking – and leading a conversation – with subject-matter experts, of solving problems creatively, I’ll rest up for tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s tasks will be different. I’ll post the final, approved version of a Hardware Configuration Guide. I’ll meet with the team that maintains the Confluence wiki we use to communicate throughout the Tech Pubs organization. Since I hold a senior-level position within my team, I’ll also be helping to rewrite the template our organization uses for documentation plans.
See what I mean? Every day is different. But every day makes use of my technical knowledge, every day has me working on teams, and every day gives me a chance to solve problems creatively.
Is technical writing the life for you?
This is the first post in the guest post series announced previously. Today’s guest blogger is Bart Leahy, a freelance technical writer living in Orlando, Florida. His diverse career has included work for The Walt Disney Company, NASA, the Department of Defense, Nissan, small businesses, nonprofits, and the Science Cheerleaders. His blog, Heroic Technical Writing, discusses the business end of technical communication. I have been following Bart’s blog almost since the beginning of my career and have found his blog incredibly helpful. Here’s Bart:
One thing I’ve learned about the freelance life is that there is rarely such a thing as a “typical day,” especially when you have multiple clients.
I’ve had company in town for the past week or so. Before they arrived, I did my best to get ahead of the curve on work for my primary client so I could play in the theme parks. Company left Tuesday, however, bringing me back to reality supporting other customers.
So Tuesday’s “typical day” looked something like this:
I’ve been helping the Science Cheerleaders gear up for the USA Science and Engineering Festival (USASEF) in Washington, DC, next month. The Science Cheerleaders are current and former pro and college cheerleaders pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Their presence at USASEF includes signing trading cards (akin to baseball cards) for the Festival attendees. My technical writing task was to review and update the personal information on the cheerleaders’ cards: name, team, degrees, reasons they chose STEM careers, etc. Once everyone has approved her personal info, that information is handed off to the graphic designer to make the cards. As the cards are created, I’ll do some back-and-forth editing before they go to the printer.
Another side job I have is journalism for a space industry news blog called Spaceflight Insider. In this case, I volunteered to write a story about NASA and other space agencies releasing a new set of standards for future space missions. Using the NASA press release as a starting point, I translated the Engineerish into English, explained what the standards meant, and incorporated relevant and links to related stories. Once I submit my story into the approval queue, one of the editors will review the story for clarity, style, mechanics, and technical accuracy (space fans/readers are notoriously meticulous about catching any error of fact or citation).
Lastly I checked in with another aerospace client, Advanced Space, who had two or three short proposals due Wednesday. I reviewed those Tuesday night until 10:30 or so and finished Wednesday morning before heading off to a mid-afternoon doctor’s appointment. On those proposals, I reviewed some highly technical content, mostly for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. However, because I’m familiar enough with the company’s content, they trust me to review it for general understanding/flow as well. When I find content or wording that appears confusing, I leave a comment in the margins of the Google Drive document for one of the engineers to handle. My primary business contacts are with the CEO for work assignments and the business manager for invoicing questions or issues.
In the midst of all that, I also wrote the first draft of this blog during the 7-8 p.m. hour.
I recently tried to set my office hours to a more regular 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, but obviously reality sometimes causes those hours to shift. I can’t control what a “typical day” looks like, but I can at least try to enforce when that day happens, right? It’s important to do your work well when you get it, but it’s important to have a life, outside of work too. Good luck with that.
Since January 2018, I have been blogging thrice a week about pursuing a Masters in Technical Communication, being a Technical Writer, and becoming “more technical”. However, all the posts were based solely on my experience, thereby providing only my limited perspective about the field of technical communication. I wanted to know more about others’ experiences and provide diverse perspectives on the blog. So I invited the technical communicators that I have admired and learned from over the years, to share their experiences on this blog, and they accepted my invitation!
Hence in April, I am tuning down the frequency of my posts from thrice a week to once a week to focus the spotlight on our guest bloggers each week. Here’s the schedule:
April 4: Bart Leahy – Former technical writer at NASA and Disney, currently freelancing. In his post, Bart gives us a sneak peek into the day-in-the-life of a freelancer juggling multiple projects.
April 11: Jason Tham – A student pursuing a Ph.D. in Technical Communication. In his post, Jason gives us an insight into the collaborative projects in technical communication across academia, service, research, and publishing.
April 18: Swapnil Ogale – A technical writer in Australia, Swapnil shares a day in his life as a contract technical writer in Australia.
April 25: Larry Kunz – A veteran technical writer with 30 years of experience, he is a treasurehouse of knowledge!
I am so excited to share their knowledge and insights with you! Stay tuned and don’t forget to subscribe.
As an engineer-turned-tech writer, I have repeatedly heard “Writing is so hard; how do you do it?” and “Anyone can write”. Both statements are fallacious. Yes, anyone can write, but not everyone can write well. And yes, writing is hard, and it is made harder by the romanticized notions of inspiration striking, wooden cabins in the middle of nowhere, and solitude.
In reality, writing is a methodical, multi-step process. In this blog post, I attempt to break down my technical writing process so as to demystify it and hopefully make you think about your own process. The following image depicts my writing workflow for any technical document:
As the image shows, my writing workflow consists of four phases:
Phase One: Research
My research phase consists of the following steps.
- Use the Cornell Note-taking System to briefly record the key points gathered from sources (reading materials, talking to engineers, attending meetings, and so on).
- Use the Feynman technique to ensure that you understand the information.
- Setup CockroachDB.
- Try out the feature being written about.
Phase Two: Draft
I use the 5-draft method while writing documents.
Phase Three: Editing and Reviews
Once I am satisfied with the rough draft, I edit my document using several techniques. Each technique helps uncover and correct different facets of the document:
- Grammarly: Check spelling, grammar, adherence to technical writing conventions
- Text-to-speech: I use the text-to-speech feature on my Macbook Pro to listen to the document. It helps me catch awkward sentence constructions, missing words, and so on.
- Elements of Style: This little book sits on my desk and reminds me of my personal pitfalls/repeated mistakes. I have earmarked the style guidelines that I know I forget. Going through the book helps me ensure I am not repeating my mistakes.
- Style guide: I go through the company style guide to ensure I adhered to it.
Once I am done self-editing, I open a Pull Request in GitHub which enables others to review my document. My review process is iterative, wherein my draft goes through technical and editorial reviews multiple times before it can be published. At Cockroach Labs, our engineers and other stakeholders (Product Managers, Sales, etc.) review the document for technical accuracy and completeness, and my manager and fellow technical writers review the document for editorial as well as technical completeness and correctness. The perks of working at a company that is deeply interested in good documentation 🙂
Phase Four: Publish
Once the reviews are done and everyone gives the LGTM (Looks Good To Me), it’s time to merge the document on GitHub and celebrate! Check out my Git profile here.
Try out the process, form your own, and share it with me at firstname.lastname@example.org. And don’t forget to subscribe!
Bonus: I track the various phases of each document in my bullet journal:
GitHub is a popular version control and collaboration. In my experience, learning GitHub can add tremendous value to your profile as a technical writer. GitHub enables you to contribute to open source projects and build your documentation profile. It also demonstrates your collaboration skills (working with developers and other team members), knowledge about version control, and overall technological literacy and comfort.
Getting started with GitHub is fairly easy. Follow the official guide to create your own repository!
And watch this video:
One of the life-changing books I have read in my professional life is Deep Work (affiliate link) by Dr. Cal Newport. As I discussed in the Day-In-The-Life blog post, I start my day with one-hour (2 Pomodoros) of Deep Work. And that has been the secret to my productivity and success as a technical writer.
Following are a couple of resources that summarize the book far better than I could have. Go through the resources, try out the technique, and drop me a line at email@example.com to let me know what you think of it. And don’t forget to subscribe!
Book summary: https://fourminutebooks.com/deep-work-summary/
I often imagine myself greeting my tech writing students as they graduate and enter the technical communication workplace. I imagine myself saying to them, “Welcome to the professional world. You have now graduated from being a tech writing student to a knowledge worker. And the key to succeeding in this role is not writing well, or being a good team player, but knowing what work to do.”
You see, in your days as a student, you knew what work was to be done that had pre-determined success metrics. You had set courses, with defined assignments and grading rubrics. You knew if your work was finished or not, and if you met the success criteria or not.
However, in the professional world, you will not be given a well-defined assignment. Instead, you will be given a “project” – a fluid, ever-changing best-guess scenarios developed by others in the organization. The success metrics are not defined either. As David Allen puts it, “There is usually no right answers; there are choices instead”.
As a technical writer, this is the part of the job I struggled with the most. With a never-ending stream of emails and Slack messages, changing roadmaps and company priorities, I was drowning in an information overload. I couldn’t get a handle on all the things that need to be done, let alone actually doing the tasks. At a time, I was juggling three highly technical projects that each required a considerable amount of brainpower and writes and rewrites. On the brink of a breakdown, I found David Allen’s Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (affiliate link). The book has been my savior. It has led to massive increase in my productivity and helped me maintain my sanity.
The Concept of Stress-Free Productivity
Anxiety quickly builds up when we begin to think about all the tasks we have to complete each day. It’s impossible to rely on our brains to remember it all! The Getting Things Done (GTD) strategy works on the premise of relieving our brains of the stress of remembering all that needs to be done by appropriately capturing everything in writing.
Capturing this information in what is dubbed our “external brain” allows us to be fully focused on what we’re doing in the present moment. This increases efficiency and creativity.
My GTD workflow
Develop the 4 Vital Habits for GTD Success
Applying GTD effectively requires more than just recording your to-do list. Making the GTD system truly work for you means embracing the following essential habits: capturing/collecting, daily processing, organizing, and weekly reviewing.
Capturing: Record ideas immediately. Keep notepads in places you frequent, make use of your smartphone’s virtual assistant (such as Siri or Cortona), or create a bullet journal. This helps your brain release the pressure of having to hold on to something to try to remember it. This ultimately releases your mental space so that you can focus on the present.
Daily Processing: Schedule time at the end of each day where you review each captured item and determine if you want to carry out the idea. If you do, you then need to determine the subsequent actions that must be taken. Actions that require extensive attention should be added to a project list.
Organizing: Actions that can be completed in 2 minutes or less should be further categorized into calendar lists, next actions lists, and follow-up lists. Calendar lists are for time-specific items. Next actions are important, but don’t need to be done within a specified time-frame. Follow-up list items are those that are dependent on additional information or actions from another individual.
Weekly Reviewing: Schedule about an hour at the end of each week to check the progress of your task completion. Reflect on where you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years. Think about the projects and tasks that will help you accomplish that vision. Prioritize the action items that must be accomplished in the following week to make this vision real.
The GTD productivity strategy may seem like more work than you’re prepared to do. Hard work deserves a reward. Treat yourself to something you like at the end of your weekly review. The trick is that you can only effectively complete that weekly review to get the treat. Approaching your weekly review this way increases your motivation to get it done.
Bonus resource: An excellent YouTube video that discusses the GTD method:
So there you have it: the secret to my productivity and success as a technical writer. Next week, we will discuss another of my favorite productivity tools – the Pomodoro technique. Subscribe to stay tuned!
In January, we focused on building our tech skillset:
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the basic architecture and programming of apps and websites, you might want to scale your app, host it on a cloud platform, and deploy it on a orchestration platforms such as containers. Sounds daunting? That’s because it is.
Yet that is what deeply-technical writers do at their everyday jobs. The technologically complex products that our companies develop do not work in isolation. These products are used in an even more technologically complex environment. And to document these products well, it is imperative to understand the ecosystem they are used in. For instance, to document CockroachDB, me and my fellow technical writers at Cockroach Labs need to learn how to deploy CockroachDB on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and how to use orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker. And we have to evolve our knowledge in parallel with the evolving technological landscape.
This can definitely seem daunting for a beginner tech writer, and rightly so. But the important thing to remember is you can never familiarize yourself with all the technology out there – no one can. What you can do, however, is become comfortable with the technology and its ever-evolving nature. In my experience, learning how to learn is the mandatory skill for a technologically-literate writer.
To that end, let’s familiarize ourselves with the common tech jargon that forms the everyday vernacular of developers. Understanding these technical concepts will help you to communicate better with the developers and take on technically challenging documentation projects with confidence. This month’s resources will discuss:
- How does the internet work? (Scheduled for 02/09/2018)
- Cloud computing for beginners (What is cloud computing? Introduction to AWS and DigitalOcean) (Scheduled for 02/16/2018)
- Containers for beginners (What are containers? Introduction to Kubernetes) (Scheduled for 02/23/2018)
A portfolio of relevant and professional technical writing samples can be the deal-sealer while applying for technical writing jobs. Check out the following posts from Tom Johnson’s for ideas to build your tech writing portfolio:
For every sample document you create, add a cover letter that describes what the document is about, who’s the audience for the document, which tools you used, and which of you skills does the document demonstrate.
If you have questions, suggestions, or blog post requests, drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.org
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Subject: I have found a CD that I think you would enjoy
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Listen to Samples
Leni Stern ~ Recommended
Leslie Tietje | Del Valle, Texas United States | 12/12/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A must listen; not what one expects. Leni Stern is known for guitar, however this music with vocals holds one close for revisits to nice lyrics & vocals. A surprise."
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Concerns About Methadone Program Voiced During Discussion
January 13 1978
NORWICH - Concerns about the use of methadone in treating drug addiction were much in evidence during a discussion Thursday at Mohegan Community College.
The discussion was conducted to air the state’s plans to operate a methadone dispensary at 110 Broadway, starting within a month.
The dispensary, which will serve up to 30 persons from the Norwich-New London area, is intended as a convenience for addicts who are already participating in methadone maintenance programs but who now have to make daily trips to Hartford or New Haven for their medication.
One of several strict criteria for eligibility in the Norwich program is that participants continue to travel to the out-of-town parent clinics for non-drug therapy such as counseling, said John McMullen, a consultant with the Alcohol and Drug Dependence Division of the state Department of Mental Health.
Another criterion is that participants must be employed, in school or in some other way “socially stabilized,” he said.
The criticisms, however, were not aimed at the controls but at the program itself. Several persons in the audience said they had been on methadone for treatment of heroin addiction and they claimed that the cure was worse than the sickness.
Said John Watts, a counselor with Narconon, an anti-drug program, who was once treated with methadone, “It’s ten times worse than heroin ever was.”
Another woman described the treatment as “a living hell.”
Neither were treated under the program outlined by McNullen, which has been operating at the Blue Hills Hospital since 1969. The senior physician for that program, Dr. Elizabeth Cornfield, said most methadone patients there have no trouble carrying on normal lives. The Blue Hills operation will be the parent organization for the Norwich unit.
The head nurse of the program, Sandra Primrose, said it would not be one of the “huge give-away” programs which give methadone maintenance a bad name. Patients will take their medication in the presence of the dispensary staff and their urine will be monitored regularly for the presence of other drugs, illegal and legal, she said.
Several persons were worried that methadone would create simply another addiction. Among them were Barbara Troadec, executive director of the Spanish American Culture Organization in New, London, and Harry Hill of the Southeastern Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence.
Worried about methadone
Dr. Cornfield agreed that methadone is a “Powerful, addictive narcotic” but she said it enables the addict to be treated and to function whereas addiction to other drugs like heroin prevent treatment.
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It's always nice to indulge in the hardcore raw-rap section of hip-hop occasionally, hoping to cater to that sudden urge to feel a little more tough than you actually are. New artist Miles From Nothing boosts our confidence today with his first single "Minor League City" accompanied by a music video off of his upcoming project Distance Over Time. With an apparent similarity to the voice of Rick Ross, this drop is a perfect tune to jam to while cruising down the streets with the windows down.
Miles preaches what he's worth in this single and backs up his stellar verses with the butter-smooth vocals of iLLiJah, generating a catchy hook to complement the intense story. This song is about coming from a small city but working hard to reach your goals, and both talented lyricists are from Portland, Maine, an area which gets little recognition or has little opportunity. Take a second to meet Miles From Nothing, and hit the video now.
Miles From Nothing
Minor League City
- November 20
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Mrs Margaret was kind enough to invite us over to her house this afternoon. We got to help pick persimmons, work in her vegetable garden and play with her puppies. Lots and lots of fun!
She has beautiful fruit trees: oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and persimmon. This is a persimmon tree, it is loaded!
Griffin liked helping with the vegetables, he mostly picked tomatoes! We got to take some of the vegetables home and had a yummy salad for dinner :)
This puppy is 3 weeks old. Griffin liked him because he was quiet and didn't move a lot. He also kept asking to brush his teeth!
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Successful conduct of business is impossible without the well-being of local communities and territories where our power plants are located. For our Company, sustainable development means delivering value to all our stakeholders.
We strive to live up to people’s expectations and comply with the requirements imposed by changes in the outside world. Being a large power producer interacting with such areas as business and governance, health, safety, environment and social support, we fully acknowledge our responsibility and have determined actual interaction areas within the sustainability plan for 2016-2020:
Business and Governance:
- Governance based on trust, ethical conduct and respect of human rights;
- Achieving stable financial results;
- Creation of economic and financial value;
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Health, Safety, Environment and Quality:
- Occupational health and safety;
- Mitigation of environmental impact;
- Efficient use of water resources;
- Conservation of biodiversity.
- Human capital management, personnel development and motivation;
- Compliance with the principle of equal opportunity;
- Responsible attitude to the needs of local communities;
- Transparency and the impartiality of the procurement system.
The concept of “creating shared value” is an important aspect of business conduct for the Company and local community, which encourages us to apply innovative approaches and seek new opportunities in addressing emerging social issues.
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What is a Peremptory Challenge and who really cares anyway?
Trial attorneys, defendants, prosecutors and sometimes judges care about these challenges because a single juror can sometimes make or break a criminal case. There’s a lot of theories on jury selection, it’s a big business in of itself with jury experts, psychologists and others all trying to cash in.
From Black’s: One of a party’s limited number of challenges that need not be supported by any reason, although a party may not use such a challenge in a way that discriminates on the basis of race, ethnicity, or gender.
Striking a Juror in New York
So you don’t like Potential Juror Number 4’s beady little eyes or the apparent disdain on the face of Potential Juror Number 2 and you want to strike them off the panel? Well, go ahead. In New York, a misdemeanor charge will allow you to strike 3 persons from the jury pool and a felony charge can allow a substantially higher number depending on the level of the highest charge. A class A felony brings 20 strikes, where a class B or C allows 15 and any other felony charge will give 10. You cannot combine these strikes as they are measured only by the highest charge, so if you are charged with A, B, C and other felonies, you’ll only get 20 strikes. Further if you are being tried jointly with other defendants, you won’t have the ability to combine strikes either, again the number will be determined by the highest charge on all defendants. The caveat with multiple defendants is that there must be a majority of defense attorneys joining in the request to strike. If there are too many disagreements between defense attorneys representing multiple defendants, the defense attorney should put in a motion to sever, so that each defendant can have the type of defense they are entitled to under New York law and the United States’ Constitution.
United States Supreme Court
In 1986, the United States Supreme Court decided that excluding jurors on a prima facie showing of a discriminatory basis would require an acceptable neutral explanation or risk the strikes being reversed by the trial court. So this is an objection that has to be brought to the judge’s attention immediately! But this doesn’t just apply to striking a juror because they are of a minority status, a defense attorney should object and bring to the judge’s attention if they have an African-American or Hispanic defendant and the prosecutor attempts to build an all White jury by improperly striking African-American or Hispanic jurors, the same goes for building an all male or female jury or a jury on any discriminatory basis.
The most famous trial in history of course, is the trial of Socrates. Socrates was tried in 399 B.C. for impiety and corrupting the youth. Socrates enjoyed a jury of 500 Athenians and was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to death. I assume since the death penalty was on the table for these crimes, the highest charge would have been akin to a New York Class A Felony which gives rise to 20 strikes. Since the Athenian jury of 500 was so much larger than a New York Jury of 12, the equivalent mathematical requirement for the 20 New York strikes would have been an astronomical Athenian 833 strikes. Considering Socrates’ talents as a teacher, philosopher and general antagonist, 833 strikes would have probably given him enough latitude to weed out enough jurors to turn his conviction. As we all know, Socrates was a moral man and less concerned about his own demise rather than what he considered a flaw in the legal system or in the fabric of society. Socrates accepted the jury’s judgment and drank the hemlock on his own accord, even though he had the means and opportunity to escape.
With these ideas, some believe that anything is possible with the right jury and while you’ll see some of this attitude in criminal jury selection, it really seems to shine through on the civil side. Yet other attorneys feel as though jury selection is usually a waste of time as except in the rare case, you never know how a person will react or judge a situation. People are prone to make out of the ordinary or rash decisions based on evidence presented or prior life experiences, some might even be influenced by recent life changing events, so you really never know if a person will take the duty of being a juror seriously or what type of personal values are really driving those decisions.
There are outlandish and ridiculous movies about runaway juries, undue influence on jury members or some other inflated Hollywood production, but as surreal as it may be, an extraordinary set of circumstances sometimes can and does arise.
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Available in seven trims, the 2021 Honda Pilot has something for everyone. With three rows and seating for up to eight, the new Honda Pilot is somewhere between and minivan and an SUV. Available all-wheel-drive takes you off-road with ease and aerodynamic styling with a bold front grille, clean lines. With 109 cubic feet of…
Hi, I’m Taz Harvey, the owner of Tracy Honda! As a race car driver and lifelong car enthusiast, I’ve spent years racing and taking care of cars, and I love sharing Honda tips and news with customers. I hope you find the information here helpful and if there’s a topic you’d like to see covered just let me know on our Facebook page.
Thanks for reading!
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SOCHI, Russia — A dictator. Taskmaster. Strict. Cruel.
Those were the words that were used to describe Viktor Tikhonov when he coached the Soviet national hockey team from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. For North American hockey fans, he was the unsmiling face of the ruthless Big Red Machine that dominated most international competitions during the last quarter of the Cold War (save for the 1980 Olympics, of course.)
And it wasn’t just typical stereotyping of the times. Tikhonov’s players weren’t all that fond of his methods, either.
“When Tikhonov was the head coach,” his former player Igor Larionov once said, “the players who are living at the training camp for 11 months a year, year after year, there was a lot of humiliation and insulting for the players.”
All of which made it so interesting to hear his grandson and namesake, Viktor Tikhonov, a member of the Russian team here in Sochi, describe his grandfather so differently.
“He’s just a normal grandfather,” the younger Tikhonov said. “Always been really kind, always been really helpful. Obviously, I’ve heard the stories that he’s been a disciplinarian, but I’ve never really got it on me.”
Both grandson, 25, and grandfather, 83, will be together soon.
“He’s coming here maybe the 16th or 17th, he said,” said Tikhonov. “So he’ll probably catch the quarter-finals.”
The opportunity to add another Olympic gold medal to the family’s collection isn’t lost on the former top prospect of the Phoenix Coyotes, now a member of SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL.
“It really is unbelievable,” he said. “I forget who mentioned it to me, but someone said the last time they won was in 1992 when my grandfather (was coaching). Maybe it’ll come full circle.”
If it does, it will be a bittersweet triumph. Tikhonov’s father, Vasily, died tragically in August when he fell from his fourth-floor apartment in Moscow while doing home repairs.
“I wish he could be here,” Tikhonov said. “It’s been both of our dreams for me to make the Olympics. I know he is watching up there and I will try to make him proud.”
Russia opens its Olympic tournament Thursday versus Slovenia.
“The closer we get to it, we definitely can feel all of the emotions growing,” said Tikhonov. “Even since the opening, everyone was watching it on TV and personally I kind of got butterflies seeing that it’s finally here. Playing on our home turf is a big deal.”
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You have of store credit. To use it, simply place your order and you will be able to choose store credit as the payment method when it comes time to pay for your order.
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According to the news and the official reports from the California Highway Patrol, an accident on the 10 Freeway between two big rigs claimed the life of one of the truck drivers. The reports also showed that a huge fuel spill kept authorities on edge.
The accident happened when two trucks collided sometime after 2 p.m. at Fairplex Drive on the eastbound 10. The Los Angeles County Fire Inspector claimed that one of the rigs was absolutely engulfed by fire and that an estimated 1,000 gallons of fuel spilled onto the entire roadway.
The official reports from the CHP stated that crews had to work on the three blocked right lanes with some difficulties since the traffic had built up immensely prior to the arrival of the authorities.
A lengthy Sig Alert had to be issued after CHP blocked the Fairplex off-ramp since the fire and smoke were allegedly going up the ramp.
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of the man who tragically lost his life as the result of the collision on Thursday.
As a personal injury lawyer I urge all drivers of commercial trucks and buses to remember of the dangers and threats they may pose to the traffic in the case of an accident. Stay specially attentive to other large vehicles and general traffic conditions.
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When a muscle contracts (bunches up), it gets shorter and so pulls on the bone it is attached to. … Muscles can only pull and cannot push. Therefore muscles have to work in pairs to move a joint. One muscle will contract and pull a joint one way and another muscle will contract and pull it the other.
Why do muscles always work in pairs?
Skeletal muscles only pull in one direction. For this reason they always come in pairs. When one muscle in a pair contracts, to bend a joint for example, its counterpart then contracts and pulls in the opposite direction to straighten the joint out again.
Why do two muscles work together?
A muscle can only pull, it cannot push. Thus, two muscles are required to work together to move a bone. When one muscle contracts, the bone is pulled. When another muscle of the pair pulls, it brings the bone in its original position.
Why muscles must work in opposing pairs?
By contracting, muscles pull on bones and allow the body to move. Muscles can only contract. They cannot actively extend, though they can move or relax back into the non-contracted neutral position. Therefore, to move bones in opposite directions, pairs of muscles must work in opposition.
Which muscles do work in pairs?
MUSCLE WORKING IN PAIRS
Muscles usually work in pairs or groups, e.g. the biceps flexes the elbow and the triceps extends it. This is called antagonistic muscle action. The working muscle is called the prime mover or agonist.
When two muscles work together to produce a movement the muscle that closes the joint is called the?
Health Ch. 15 Vocabulary
|skeletal muscles||muscles that are attached to bone and cause body movements|
|flexors||the muscle that closes a joint|
|extensors||the muscle that opens a joint|
|cardiac muscle||a type of striated muscle that forms the wall of the heart|
Do smooth muscles work in pairs?
It is all done this way to produce smooth movement. Muscles work in pairs and sometimes in more than pairs (2) because it makes the movement smooth. The muscle that is making the move is called the prime mover while another is called the antagonist and it resists the move. … This way the movement is not jerky.
Why are 2 muscles needed to move bones?
Once muscles contract, they get shorter. By contracting, muscles pull on bones and permit the body to move. To move bones in opposite directions, pairs of muscles should also work in opposition. Every combined muscle works oppositely to move bones at the joints of the body.
Why do we need muscles and joints answer for Class 2?
Muscles pull on the joints, allowing us to move. They also help the body do such things as chewing food and then moving it through the digestive system. … These muscles help hold the skeleton together, give the body shape, and help it with everyday movements (known as voluntary muscles because you can control them).
Why do we need muscles for Class 2?
Muscles provide the tug on the bones needed to bend, straighten, and support joints. Muscles can pull on bones, but they can’t push them back to their original position, so the muscles work in pairs of flexors and extensors.
Why do many skeletal muscles work in pairs such as agonists and antagonists?
Muscles transfer force to bones through tendons. One muscle of the pair contracts to move the body part, the other muscle in the pair then contracts to return the body part back to the original position. … Muscles that work like this are called antagonistic pairs.
Why is heart not joined to any bones?
Our hearts is a muscle that pumps blood through our body these muscles are not attached to bones and do not have tendons. The muscles attached to our bones to be voluntary voluntary muscles we have to think and decide to move them.
Why do you think it’s important for a muscle to have a fixed origin at one end that doesn’t move?
It is important for a muscle to be attached to fixed origin at one end and a moving insertion at the other, because it helps movement. For example, the gastrocnemius connects to the femur and the heel, which helps it flex at the ankle joint and flex under the knee.
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Founded in 1963, Venjakob is an internationally recognized system provider of customized coating solutions for a wide range of workpiece materials and geometries. One focus is on coating systems for wood and furniture surfaces - whether for batch size 1 or serial production, as a stand-alone solution or complete coating lines. For real wood surfaces, laminated surfaces, filled and structured surfaces.
Venjakob systems impregnate and coat flat or complex workpieces with different application methods such as spraying, flooding, dipping, e.g. for
- Kitchen fronts in high-gloss or matt-lacquer look
- Living and office furniture
- shop and interior fittings
- Yacht building/Yacht interior.
The range of products and services extends from individual components for cleaning, pre-treatment, coating, drying and exhaust air purification and conveyor and automation technology to complete coating lines for the wood and furniture industry, plastics, metal and glass processing as well as the automotive and building materials industries.
The productivity and efficiency achieved by the plant technology in the manufacturing process is largely determined by the intelligence of the control system. Therefore, Venjakob realizes in addition to all system lines and adjusted to the customer-specific requirements the customized control technology for single plants or complete production lines - from the circuit diagram generation, the construction of individual control cabinets to the control programming.
The production sites in Germany and the USA, numerous sales and service branches and an international network of dealers ensure a worldwide presence.
- Sanders for intermediate lacquer sanding
- Cleaning brushes
- Automatic spraying machines / robots for spray finishing
- Spray walls and booths
- Conveyers for lacquering plants
- Stacking and bundling stations
- Outfeed and stacking units
- Angle transfer stations
- Reverse conveyors
- Belt conveyors
- Exhaust air and gases purification plants and equipment
- Roller coaters
- Wide-belt sanders
- Texturing / brushing machines
- Bleaching and staining plants
- Edge coating systems
- Lacquer drying and curing lines
- Lifting tables
- Infeed units
- Board turning stations
- Cross conveyors
- Driven roller conveyors
- Overhead conveyors
- General contractors; other
- Flooding systems
- Robots for spraying, lacquering, etc.
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Personal Training is THE best way to get the most of your workouts. Working with a Personal Trainer means your efforts will be guided with laser-like precision to ensure every time you train, you move another step closer to your ultimate fitness or weight loss goal. Luke Rennie is a highly qualified and experienced Personal Trainer working in Zürich whose life goal is to help you achieve the fitness results you have always dreamed of.
What is Personal Training?
Personal Training involves working one-to-one with your Fitness Coach. Each workout is designed specifically to address your fitness goals, your current fitness level, and take into account your exercise preferences. It doesn’t matter if you are an exercise novice who dreams of one day running a marathon, or an experienced exerciser training for a particular sport, Personal Training with Luke Rennie will ensure you get the best possible results from your training time.
Luke has an extensive range of exercise experience on which he can draw to create your personalised workout program. He doesn’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to exercise but, instead, uses many variables to ensure your program is right for you.
Using a variety of exercise approaches including TRX suspension training, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, free-weight compound exercises, and even drills from boxing and martial arts, your workout will be as fun and varied as it is productive.
With Luke as your Personal Fitness Coach, you will receive hands-on expert instruction, correction if required, and learn the right way to perform the exercises in your workouts. You’ll also experience Luke’s constant motivation and encouragement which will drive you forward to reach your personalised health and fitness goals.
What makes Personal Training with Luke so good?
Luke is a lifelong exercise enthusiast and doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk too. He has studied martial arts since childhood and is a surfer at heart. He has a wealth of knowledge about exercise and training that extends beyond the theory; Luke practices what he preaches.
Highly qualified and with his intimate knowledge of exercise and training, Luke is a master at pushing and motivating his extensive client base to achieve higher levels of performance but always keeping health, safety, and enjoyment in mind.
While he is the ultimate professional, Luke Rennie is also friendly, personable, and very enthusiastic about helping people reach their fitness goals. Training with Luke can be tough at times – productive exercise often is – but it’s also enjoyable, fun, and very rewarding.
When and where?
For your convenience, you can book your training session by logging onto the schedule page up to 28 days in advance. The diary fills up fast so make sure you book up soon to get your preferred time and day. It is recommended that you exercise two, three, or more days per week and follow a regular timetable of workouts. This ensures that you make the progress you want and reach your fitness goals as quickly as possible.
Sessions are typically conducted in Luke’s private Personal Training Studio at Friedaustrasse 12 in Zürich but, if you prefer, you can exercise outdoors at one of three nearby parks that are within a few minutes’ walk of Albisriederplatz.
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Training in the privacy of the Studio means you don’t have to worry about fitness fashion trends and are free to wear whatever exercise clothing you find comfortable. Make sure your shoes match your workout, though – clean, indoor shoes for studio-based workouts and outdoor shoes for training outside. For outdoor workouts, dress in layers so you can easily regulate your body temperate as you heat up. A hat and gloves are also a must on cold days. Don’t worry about the rain, one of the outdoor training venues is covered.
What to bring?
You don’t need to bring a lot with you for Personal Training; all exercise equipment is supplied. However, for your comfort, make sure you bring a sweat towel, an exercise mat or folded towel to lie on, a water bottle and water to stay hydrated, and your weight training gloves if you like to wear them for strength training.
How to get started?
Personal Training works best when the trainer and the client communicate effectively, and both parties know exactly what to expect from the session. To get the ball rolling, Luke starts every new client with an initial Health and Fitness Assessment during which he will discuss your fitness goals, your medical history, your exercise experience, and your general lifestyle.
Once the initial assessment is complete, and armed with this information, Luke will create a workout that is unique and designed to meet your goals and fitness level. Your first workouts will further evaluate your abilities and set the foundation for all future training. As you get fitter, the program will evolve to ensure you make continuous progress. This answers that age-old question – does exercise ever get any easier. The answer is no; it’s just that you can do more exercise and work harder!
To start Personal Training with Luke book your Health and Fitness assessment now using the schedule page.
After you have completed the Health and Fitness Assessment, you can book single training sessions or buy packs of 10, 20, 30, or 40 sessions. All sessions can be scheduled up to 28 days in advance and are available to purchase online.
- Health and Fitness Assessment: Fr. 60
- Single PT session: Fr. 99
- 10 session pack: Fr. 950 – Fr. 95 per session, payable in advance, valid for 13 weeks
- 20 session pack: Fr. 1'860 – Fr. 93 per session, payable in advance, valid for 26 weeks
- 30 session pack: Fr. 2'730 – Fr. 91 per session, payable in advance, valid for 39 weeks
- 40 session pack: Fr. 3'560 – Fr. 89 per session, payable in advance, valid for 52 weeks
Scheduled a Personal Training session and then life gets in the way? Don’t worry – so long as you give 24 hours’ notice, there is no charge.
If you are bored of doing the same old workouts, fed up with not getting the results you want from your workouts, find it hard to stay motivated, or your training lacks direction, contact Luke Rennie about Personal Training. He is on a mission to make his clients the fittest and healthiest they have ever been!
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The Tall Guy and I have been watching Top Chef together for the last five and a half years, well before Tall Guy & a Grill was even a thought. Dan loved cooking and I loved watching people cook, so it was always on our radar.
As we have gone deeper and deeper into the catering world, we have learned a lot from the show. Not having any formal training in the culinary arts, it has been a great way for us to stay abreast of presentation and cooking technique trends. In fact, it helped give us the idea for the presentation of our award winning meatball at the First Annual Milwaukee Meatball Competition!
One of the biggest lessons that we have come to appreciate is using fresh, local foods. I have visions of Tom Colicchio asking, “Were those canned tomatoes I tasted in your dish?” “Why did you use frozen shrimp?” And then those contestants being sent home. Being a self proclaimed short-cut cook, I admit to having used pre-packaged, pre-prepared foods quite a bit. But since Dan and I have been cooking up a storm and experimenting with new recipes, I get it. I never thought I’d say it, but I can taste the difference between a sauce made with canned tomatoes and can tell when shrimp has been defrosted. Thank you Top Chef, for making us food snobs:)
We also like getting to know the contestants as the show goes through the season. We find ourselves picking chefs we think would be awesome to have dinner with-that is, all of them cooking the meal, and then all of us sitting down together, having drinks and laughs. Our Wisconsin girl, Grayson Schmitz, would start us off with a sausage and cheese first course, Richard Blais would make some liquid nitrogen creation, Fabio Viviani would contribute something including his famous gnocchi, Mike Isabella would concoct a dish with pepperoni sauce, and Carla Hall would tie it all up with a delectable southern dessert. Laughs and wine drinking would ensue through the night.
This year we were SUPER excited to go to the National Restaurant Show in Chicago because Fabio, Grayson, and Richard were going to be doing demonstrations and/or signing books at the show. Unfortunately we missed Richard and Grayson, but we got to meet Fabio and had him sign our copy of his cookbook, “Cafe Firenze”. He was awesome. Down to earth, and appreciative of every person who has gotten him to where he is. In fact, he follows Tall Guy & a Grill on Twitter and has responded to our tweets-that is incredible.
A few weeks ago, I visited our friend Rebecca in DC. She is one of the biggest food snobs I know (and one of the reasons I love her so much!) so I knew she would take me to only the best restaurants. She told me we were going to this new restaurant “Some Top Chef guy just opened.” When I asked her who, she had no idea. Little did I know, it was Bandolero, Mike Isabella’s new restaurant! As we were sipping our margaritas, I saw Mike himself come into the dining room and immediately became star-struck. Rebecca calmly waved him over and took the lovely picture below. I told Mike that The Tall Guy would be very jealous, so he nicely autographed a menu for him.
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Let Us Help You Smile
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A well made denture is not only comfortable and functions properly; it also allows the wearer to smile with confidence, knowing that their smile is no different than it would be with natural teeth. Creating a cosmetic denture is really an art in the hands of skilled dentists like Dr. Clark and Dr. Freedman.
Dental implants are a great option for replacing missing teeth, improving chewing ability, eliminating bridges, and replacing dentures.
Several implants may provide a base for a series of artificial teeth known as a fixed bridge. Implants can even be used to secure a full set of removable dentures for people who have no remaining natural teeth.
Our skilled dental team is familiar with the unique needs of every patient, no matter their age. We offer specialized care for senior citizens and can help improve your oral health so you can bite, chew and smile again. Whether it is mouth reconstruction, or just a simple procedure, we can help with special consideration for the changes that come to the mouth structure as we age.
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The common silver filling contains mercury. We use the highest-quality biocompatible, tooth-colored restorations to create healthy, beautiful smiles. Since the composite material adheres directly to the tooth enamel, less preparation of the tooth is required before using it. This means it is more durable and provides a more natural-looking result.
If a tooth or teeth are too damaged to have a crown applied, a porcelain bridge may be a good alternative. Designed to bridge the gap between on or more missing teeth, a bridge anchors to the neighboring natural teeth or dental implants.
Veneers are very thin porcelain pieces that are custom made to adhere directly to the front of teeth without grinding or shaving. Transform your smile without drilling on your natural teeth!
In the hands of a highly skilled dentist, porcelain veneers can provide you with an incredibly natural, beautiful smile. They are virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your appearance. They are durable and long-lasting when compared to other cosmetic treatments.
Gum disease is treated by carefully removing the bacteria and substances that form in the pockets around the teeth. The removal of this material occurs on a microscopic level and requires great skill. Our dental team has had advanced training to effectively remove all of the bacteria.
Many everyday things like coffee, tea and wine can significantly dull teeth. Smile-whitening enables us to significantly brighten your smile for that dazzling white smile you deserve.
Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day. (Many patients wear their trays after dinner and before bed.) A significant change in tooth color is usually seen in just four to six weeks.
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General Obregon in Unusual Setting
The former Mexican Minister of War, General Obregon, visits a cave on the Universal set of "The Phantom Ship". The hero of the episode, Ben Wilson, is at General Obregon's left. On the right is Major Harvey W. Miller of the United States and at the extreme left stands General M. Perez Trevino.
- September 22, 1917
- Original Format:
- Gelatin Silver Print
- download hi-res watermarked image
All Licensed images are available for download as jpeg files at 300 dpi of original size.
If your project requires an image at higher resolution, please contact us (be sure to include item number). Custom requests may require an additional charge.
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If Tottenham wants to remain in the title race and have any chance to catch Premier League leaders Leicester City, it must defeat Manchester United on Sunday at White Hart Lane.
Spurs are seven points behind Leicester City with just six more games remaining on the league schedule. Man United also needs a win to continue its pursuit of a top-four finish, which would secure Champions League qualification next season.
Here’s how to watch Tottenham-Manchester United online:
When: Sunday, April 10 at 11 a.m. ET
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
Thumbnail photo via Jon Super/Associated Press
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Islamabad, June 25 (ANI): Showering praise on the Pakistan cricket team for winning the ICC Twenty20 World Championship, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced a reward of 10 million rupees for the players.
Gilani hosted a reception party in the honour of the champion team here on Wednesday, and commended the players for winning the coveted title.
"We should be proud of being Pakistani. It is the spirit of being Pakistani that has led the national cricket team to victory. The team has made the country proud by bringing home the Twenty20 World Cup," said Gilani on the occasion.
Commenting on the existential threat that the Taliban and other extremists pose, Gilani said Pakistan would not allow the terrorists' malicious agenda to succeed, The Daily Times reports. (ANI)
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In the coming months I will be buying a new property, and to go with my new home, I’ve been reading up lots on how I might integrate a new home media setup. In recent months several exciting new options have become available, which finally makes the sort of setup I have always desired a real possibility.
Whilst this system is fine, and has served me well for a number of years, I would like to find ways to also do the following
- Manage TV recordings from my android phone, or via the web.
- Store the recorded TV on the server automatically, rather than on the HTPC.
- Record the TV in a way that makes it accessible on other platforms or devices (i.e. not in WTV format)
- Hook the bedroom TV into the network, so recorded TV and all my stored media can be watched in the bedroom — most likely by putting a second HTPC into the bedroom.
- Carry out TV recording on the server, so the HTPC can be switched off, rather than left on standby, and also so that it can be smaller, lower powered, and quieter.
- Replace the storage system in my server, which currently uses hardware raid, which whilst fast, can only be expanded up to 8 drives, which proves very costly when it comes time to replace the whole array. I also have problems, documented on another article, where the raid array drops drives because the card expects enterprise class drives, and desktop drives don’t have TLER / CCTL enabled.
My server already has multiple roles, including web and FTP servers as well as metadata management and automated downloading of various media (e.g. podcasts). It runs windows, and many of the apps I run on it are windows only. I can easily put the TV cards I have in it, but Media Center isn’t available on Windows Server 2008. Due to the server roles I use it for, I don’t want to replace Server 2008 R2 with Windows 7 (which does include Media Center) so a solution which provides TV recording without Media Centrer would be ideal. This would also address the problem of recorded files being in WTV format, which isn’t very compatible with other devices or platforms. The second issue I have is that I would like to operate a software-based raid-like storage system which is much more flexible and expandable than hardware-raid. The best solution for this is UnRAID, but sadly this is a standalone solution, and wont run under Windows (without messy things like virtual machines which are too risky for the importance of my data).
The first possibility I have identified for my storage needs is FlexRAID. This is an UnRAID like system which runs on top of Windows. It is still currently in development, and various parts are either alpha or beta, but it appears to offer all the features I want, and is being actively developed and supported. I will be playing around with it in the upcoming weeks.
The solution to the remaining issues is (hopefully) all in 1. DVBLogic’s DVBLink Connect Server provides a centralised server recording system which shares TV cards via network to Media Center, Android, Boxee, DLNA devices and more. It enables pooled-recording for Media Center, watching TV on mobile devices (Windows Phone 7, Android, IOS), and remote management of recordings via web or mobile. It will run on the server which can contain TV cards, and store recorded TV along with all other media. Unsurprisingly it isn’t free, but given the feature list (and maturity) the price of €21 is very reasonable!
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Though payday loans are always here to save you in urgencies but if you start saving some money, and then you will feel good. May be it takes a year for you to save but at least after a year you will be having something in your emergency situation. You cannot protect your finances by depending on outside source of the money. These short term loans are meant to be used sparingly. Learn how to budget and save so you could be more independent.
Another important part of your financial planning strategy is mutual funds investment. Mutual funds are simple and their features make them beneficial for investors without much knowledge, money and time. In order to determine if these investment tools are ideally suited for you, you would want to look into some reasons why you should invest in mutual funds.
Keep every piece of paper that finds its way onto your desk, so you can invest unnecessary time filing and recycling. Schedule regular face time with the shredder, which is slow, and often gets jammed because you stuff too much paper into it. Whoops.
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The bonus adjoins up to Rs. 50,000 annually. Insurance consultants use this aspect of endowment plans as an advertising gimmick. Consumers are told that they receive a maturity value, as well as a bonus, which is greater than the premium they give. What they do not notify the policy owner is that the bonus, dissimilar to a stock dividend, is not paid out instantly, but on maturity of the plan.
What Must An Entrepreneur Do After Creating A Business Plan
Potential new business owners have been watching the national news with keen interest. The New Year is bringing new promise. Unemployment is down to levels we have not seen in four years. The DOW has set records. Investors believe we have turned the corner. New home construction is up. Those making and marketing “made in the USA” are adding employees and production. For those who have been waiting for ‘just the right time’ to buy a franchise or begin a new small business, this may be the opportunity to open as the economy is gaining strength.
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And, these private wealth management companies are getting popular day by day, as they are serving their clients with the best in class services. Apart from this, the main aspects in sound wealth management that you must understand are – where are you coming from (industry you are related with), what you wish to achieve and what are the challenges you would probably face.
Reference data is descriptive in nature and is shared across trades and reused in transactions. People like the stock brokers, the individual investors, the social entrepreneurs, and even big businesses and the corporate world. Two basic types of strategic alliances are equity and non-equity. Enrichment of client service.Transformation in technology.Upgrading of risk management systems.Expanding products.
The following are some of the areas where low quality reference data and poor reference data management can have a direct capital and cost impact on the business. It creates a bridge between the company and its customer.
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They will have to face the fact that they will likely be eaten alive by competitors who confront these issues with relish.” – Geoffrey Colvin, “The Changing Art of Becoming Unbeatable,” Fortune Magazine.
32 year-old Research and Progress Manager Tommy from Burlington, has hobbies and interests which include bungee jumping, , and writing. Has completed a fantastic around the world voyage that covered traveling to the Church Village of Gammelstad.
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Description - Plastic-Free Wirobound Plain Notebook
Get creative with this sustainably-made plain notebook from Coffeenotes.
This notebook is made by CupCycling™ takeaway coffee cups that are otherwise bound for landfill.
Completely plastic-free, 100% recyclable and use waste products from other industries in their manufacture - if you're looking for an eco-friendly gift for your creative friend, look no further.
The steel wire isn't coated with nylon or plastic so is also recyclable after use. If you're not sure how to do so - they have a handy guide here.
The cover of this notebook is 250gsm and made with 40% PCW (post-consumer waste) Recycled, 15% wool fibre residues, and 45% virgin fibre.
The paper is 106gsm and made with a variable mix of upcycled coffee cups, PIW (post-industrial waste) from coffee cup manufacture, and virgin fibres.
This notebook has 160 pages and is lay-flat making it comfortable for writing.
Why we love this notebook:
- Sustainably made from recycled coffee cups and repurposed waste
- Plastic-free stationery
- Made in Dorset, UK by a family-run company
- Carbon neutral products working with The World Land Trust
- Suitable for fountain pens and artists
- A5 in size
We were so impressed when we discovered Coffeenotes. They're a small, family-run company in Dorset that make everything in-house at their carbon-neutral factory.
Some of the steps they take that are sustainability-driven include:
- Using as little ink as possible in production
- Designing their notebooks to be glue-free
- Only using pulp-coloured papers to reduce the use of dye
- No coating on wires to ensure 100% recyclability
If you want to read more about them and their efforts, you can here.
Coffeenotes' products are produced as sustainably as possible, with minimum use of ink and glue, and no plastic wrapping or laminates.
They use premium quality papers and boards for their covers, but these will mark and scuff with use. We see this as part of their charm but to minimise marking, extra care should be taken when packing products in a bag etc.
Many of the products are hand finished and as such there will be slight variations.
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Character Role Analysis
Silas is our title character, and the major plot arc of the book concerns his story. But he's a strange protagonist. He's passive to the point of inertia, he's afflicted by trance-like fits, and he neither begins nor ends the book. And Godfrey is also a good candidate for protagonist, since we spend quite a bit of time with him. How much of a protagonist is Silas? If the root of the word "protagonist" is the Greek agon, for struggle or contest (which it is), then what contest can Silas said to be trying to win?
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Question about Dishwashers
I have a whirlpool dishwasher. It seems that it's getting enough water and sounds like its working but the upper arm is not spinning.
Check to see if you are getting enough water.should be about 1/2 under the heater.if you are getting enough then check the chopper this is under the lower spray arm.could be broken.
Posted on Dec 09, 2008
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are noticing that the dishes are not clean, then there are a few things to
check for. Check the soap powder if it's kept in a dry environment. Also try
replacing the powder with something like a gel or liquid. Next thing to check
for is the water pressure and fill valve. Check if the water is filling in and
the spray arms are throwing the water with enough pressure. Try and listen to
the sound if you hear a proper spraying action sound.
seems as a low water pressure then check the fill valve. Now, check if
dishwasher is draining the water or not. While the dishwasher is working check
whether the dishwasher is draining and there is not much left out water after
the cycle is complete. Try cleaning the spray arm with a soft brush. The water
temperature plays a major role in cleaning of dishes. The temp should be
between 125 and 150 F for dishwasher to clean the dishes. Hope this helps...
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Nissan Maxima Problem Report
Nissan Maxima Idle Speed Control Motor May Fail and Damage ECU
The idle speed control motor may fail and possibly damage the engine's engine control unit.
2001 would not idle right they replaced the iacv it got fied ...the said the ecm was burned up in turn took out the new iacv replaced the iacv again at the dealers expenses had my ecm re manufured and put it in car worked fine until i drove off the lot then it started having the same problem they said that the ecm now would not relearn after the drove it 20 miles sent ecm back to remanufacture said it my be a chip bad is there something else that can be taking out the emc and or its chips hate to just keep doing this over and over help - bes
Car would start but would not idle, immediately shut off. Replaced throttle motor which kept car running but idling high 1250-1750 RPMs. Have not solved issue yet. - Visitor
Have had to replace ECMotor and ECComputer - Visitor
Replaced IACV, need to replace fried ECU now. - Visitor
Gasket failed leaking coolant into IAC valve. Replaced IAC valve and gasket to repair. - Visitor
Car died while at a stop. Noticed a burnt smell. Engine would start but die once in gear. Iac failure an ecu burnt! - Visitor
Check engine light on. Idles high. - ShmerdAZ
The Idle Speed Control Motor Failed and damaged the ECU & the throttle chamber - Visitor
Check engine light on and drivability issue. Hard to start, had to give gas and turn the key a the same time to start.t - Visitor
It keeps doing it. This is the third time that the ECU has to be changed - Visitor
Same issue - tamilynnlyons
IACV went out fried ECM 1600.00 dallor repair no recall 300.00 dollar part goes out fries 900.00 dollar computer weres the fuze to stop that o guess they forgot - dpalmer
first, I'm losing about 2.5 gals of gas per tank. I use to get approx. 370 mi p/tank, now it's...
What are the torque specifications for all the bolts on the control arm?
IT WILL ONLY BLOW COLD WHEN I REACH SPEEDS OF 45MPH OR HIGHER N I HAVE THE AIR TURNT ON. DOES T...
I just had some work done on my 2001 Nissan Maxima and the idle speed seems to be running high...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued a warning regarding vulnerabilities in third-party applications used by entities covered by HIPAA. The OCR warning applies generally to HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates. While Covered Entities and Business Associates are more cognizant of vulnerabilities in operating systems (like Windows) and install updates and patches as needed (we hope), OCR reported that companies are less likely to do the same for third-party applications (like Adobe’s Acrobat or others). To beef up security in these applications, OCR suggests that Covered Entities and Business Associates should:
- Test third-party applications for security vulnerabilities prior to installation and on a regular basis afterward.
- Install patches or updates to the software continuously. “The majority of software developers disclose their security flaws to the public; however, attackers exploit these known vulnerabilities if HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates do not fix the security flaws in a timely manner,” OCR notes.
- Carefully review end user license agreements to understand security risks in the applications. OCR warns that this information should not be ignored.
According to a recent study released by the Ponemon Institute, healthcare organizations face about one cyberattack per month and are still struggling to find effective strategies to keep systems secure.
In other health-related privacy news, earlier this month, OCR announced the release of three YouTube videos and an infographic on individuals’ rights to access health information. In contrast to guidance on the same topic published earlier this year, these videos are specifically geared toward consumers in an effort to increase individuals’ understanding of their rights under HIPAA. Each video focuses on a specific topic: the basics of an individual’s access rights; the fees that may be charges for such access; and the rights of third parties to access an individual’s health information. The infographic also provides an overview of these rights.
OCR explained that consumers’ understanding of their basic access rights is important in helping patients take more control over their healthcare decisions. OCR also noted that individuals who access their health information are more equipped to follow treatment plans, discover errors in their medical records, and share their information for research purposes. Even though this new guidance was developed for consumers, OCR’s repeated recent dissemination of information on this issue demonstrates its dedication to individual access rights. Healthcare entities must ensure that they have the proper policies, procedures, and training to comply.
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A friend of mine passed along an email that asserted pride in accepting all sorts of bad names for being a patriotic guy. I thought it my duty to clarify the definitions. Sent text in bold. My responses in standard.
I'm a what?...............
I'm a RACIST for criticizing Obama. No, you aren’t a racist for criticizing Obama. Unless you criticize Obama for things that you wouldn’t criticize a white guy for. There may be other reasons you are a racist, but not simply for criticizing Obama.
I'm a TERRORIST because I believe in my 2nd Amendment Rights. No, you aren’t a terrorist for believing in your 2nd Amendment rights, but you are if you threaten people who support reasonable controls for public safety.
I'm a TEA-BAGGER for supporting the Constitution. You are only a Tea-bagger if that’s what you want to call yourself not realizing that it’s a street term for a sexual act and you can’t spell constitution.
I'm a THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY because I refuse to shut up. No, you aren’t a threat to national security because you refuse to shut up. You may be an ignorant paranoid bore, but not a threat.
I'm a TROUBLEMAKER for asking unanswered questions. No, you are not a trouble maker for asking unanswered questions. Unless the questions are actually answered but you are too lazy to look it up.
I'm a BIRTHER for questioning the lack of documentation of the Commander In Chief. Well, yes, that is what we call people who refuse to acknowledge the fact that the actual long-form birth certificate has been released. If that still gets your knickers in a bunch while failing to care about the fact that John McCain was born in a foreign country and his birth certificate actually proves that, then you may be a racist. (See point one)
I'm a TRAITOR for blowing the whistle on my corrupt government. No you are not a traitor for blowing the whistle on a corrupt government when you actually realize that much corruption comes from being bought off by billionaires and corporations and that you blow your whistle at those who are most opposed to holding these corporations accountable. On the other hand, if you only found your whistle starting in January, 2009, then it is possible you may be a racist (see point one)
I'm a CONSPIRACY THEORIST for presenting documented facts. You aren’t a conspiracy theorist for presenting documented facts. You are only a conspiracy theorist when you only choose to pay attention to “facts” that doggedly pursue some worn-out conspiracy and you don’t question the source of these “documented facts”.
I'm ANTI-AMERICAN for supporting Constitutionalists. No you aren’t anti-American for supporting constitutionalists… as long as those constitutionalists actually understand what the constitution says and that it creates a society of laws where constitutional application and interpretation is not simply left to any blowhard who has an ax to grind.
I'm a RELIGIOUS FANATIC for believing Jesus Christ died for my sins. No, you are not a religious fanatic for believing Jesus Christ died for your sins. You are only a fanatic if you shove these beliefs down other people’s throats and don’t take the first amendment as seriously as you do the second amendment.
I'm a WAR MONGER because I support the Troops. No, you are not a war monger because you support the troops. You are a war monger if you send these troops out to die for unsound political reasons.
I'm a HOMOPHOBE because I believe in the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. No, you aren’t a homophobe because you believe in the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. There is nothing that can happen to rob you of the sanctity of your marriage if you truly believe that this sanctity is between you and God. However, you should realize that within your lifetime the legal definition of marriage will include gay marriage and that will be a matter of defining constitutional rights rather than government intrusion into the definition of sanctity.
I'm a GREEDY CAPITALIST because I believe that you are not entitled to what I have earned. I’m sure you don’t make nearly enough to be called a greedy capitalist. In fact capitalism has not much to do with wage earning. Being a greedy capitalist is a matter of having a lot of money (capital) and having the luxury of using it to make even more money without actually working as hard as you do. Then of course, the greedy capitalist’s earnings are taxed at a lower level than your hard earned wage income. In fact, they have so much money that they spend a lot of it to convince you that you and they are just the same.
I'm a SEPARATIST because I oppose Illegal Immigration and Sharia Law. Well, that’s kinda strange because being a separatist, opposing illegal immigration and opposing Sharia Law are such totally different things. It is a stretch to make the connection. First, there is hardly anyone who actually WANTS illegal immigration. The problem is figuring out what will actually and practically fix it. The fear of Sharia Law is sold to you by those conspiracy theorists who scare the crap out of you with distorted and untrue information and ignores the fact that there are plenty of lawyers ready to raise a constitutional challenge to anything real that happens. (See conspiracy theorist point above) And the separatists? Those are the folks who used to tell me to “love it or leave it" if I criticized the government... only they weren’t intending for me to take part of the country with me.
Yep, GUILTY, and PROUD OF IT!! What's your point? Well, my point is, if you REALLY want to be guilty of all that you’re going to have to spend a little time getting your definitions straight.
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My name is Chandni Patel. My major is Business Administration. I am currently working at LaGuardia’s Enrollment Services Center. I was assigned to work as one of its staff to help new students at the front desk at LaGuardia’s Orientation.I was thrilled to also be invited to participate with the Program for Deaf Adults’ Orientation. It was a great experience to help new Deaf and Hard-of- hearing students. I gave instructions to the students on how to sign up on the CUNY portal, giving them online access to their courses and then printing them. I also guided them to several places such as the picture ID center, workshops and auditorium.This experience continues to give me the opportunity of working with staff and students, regardless, that I identify as a Hard-of-hearing student. It feels good that I can help everyone. I thank LaGuardia’s Enrollment Services for hiring me.
Hello, I am Vanessa Estevez. I am a full time student at LaGuardia Community College; this is my second year.I was happy to share my experiences at Program for Deaf Adults’ (PDA) Orientation for New Students. It was really an amazing experience because I was able to talk about the accommodation services that PDA provides.I have had wonderful experiences with the PDA staff and I felt very comfortable using interpreting and note taking services for my classes. Not only that, it is important for the students to be friends with classmates and note takers. I am glad that I am part of the PDA team continuing to support the new students about college life.I thank Kim Lucas for the experience this opportunity gave me.
My name is Crystal Martinez. I am a student majoring in Childhood Education at LaGuardia Community College. This year, I was asked to participate in PDA’s orientation for New Students. I had the opportunity to share my experience as a student with them. The importance being the understanding of the new student’s responsibility here and the benefits of using accommodation services provided. I was very happy to be part of PDA’s orientation as it gave me further experience towards becoming a leader. As their guide it was great to take them under my wings and show them around the school answering any questions they had.Fortunately, I was selected as President for the American Sign Language Club. It has been such an honor to have this kind of experience. It gave me an opportunity to be a role model for other students. The organization is for Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing that are involved in Deaf culture and wanting to learn more about the culture and American Sign Language. It gave me the continued fun of meeting and talking with the new students and people allowing me to make sure everyone is welcomed at our school.
Program for Deaf Adults
Mailing Address:31-10 Thomson AvenueRoom C-203Long Island City, NY 11101
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Jane Rizzuto, MBA Coordinator Interpreter Services (718) 482-5309 Voice firstname.lastname@example.org
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Shitika Anand is a freelance journalist, based in Sydney, who is addicted to coffee, vintage boutiques, bright-glitzy earrings and British stand-up comedy. Her bank account weeps every time she walks out of a shoe shop, but her shoe rack throws a 'welcome home' party for the new member. Her undying love for words is obvious when she narrates her entire life story to a stranger on the train. Which is partly the reason she's resorted to writing. When not blogging, she can be found in a corner of her nearest bookshop, hiding under a monstrous pile of international fashion magazines. You can read more of her work on her personal site, Sweet Dreams in my world.
Clean, groomed and tidy nails define a modern and independent woman. But a weekly visit to the beauty salon for pampering can be both time consuming and costly. So to get the effect from your own living room, here's our simple step by step guide to the perfect DIY manicure.
Named after Gertrude Stein and Alice Tolkas, Gertrude & Alice is a haven for book lovers and foodies alike. A relaxed hybrid of bookstore and cafe, it wins for its ambiance and creativity above all else. Read the full review after the break.
What are the ingredients that compose a successful perfume advertisement? One would say a breathtaking scenic location, while another would put forward an argument that a good TV commercial needs a well-narrated story. Some want the highest-grossing Hollywood celebrity in the finest gowns, but others are happy to look at a half-naked male body swinging to Lana del Ray’s voice by the pool. If you…
There’s little more sensuous and powerful than leaving lipstick stains on a glass of wine. And of all the lipstick colours, it's red that stands out the most. With red you can't hide, be it a summery watermelon or a fiery crimson. Here are 5 of the best red lipstick colours to leave behind on your wine glass as a token or your presence - along with picture inspiration to go with them.
Weeks ago, when images of the invite for Chanel’s Haute Couture show in at Paris fashion week circled the Internet, it was evident that Karl Lagerfeld would be revisiting the past for this collection. The hand-sketched invite with the words, ‘New Vintage’ printed across it enticed intrigue. No one knew whether an era would inspire him, or a particular silhouette. But this morning, as the…
How often do you stop and wonder, “what do I want to smell like today?” Do you want to smell like the ocean or freshly cut grass? Floral or fruity? Different occasions call for different ways of awakening the senses. From flaneuring like a tourist in your own city to heading out on a date on a balmy night, we look at the best scents for the scenarios of summer.
We've seen elements of the swinging sixties take up a comfortable spot in the fashion closet, but so too does the decade’s resonance continue to echo in the hair and beauty department. Elegant and classic, yet with a relaxed vibe that means it can be worn day or night, the 1960s low ponytail is one that's easy enough to master. Find out how after the break.
Adding to the celebratory feel of Alber Elbaz’s 10th anniversary as the creative director of Lanvin, the fashion house didn’t leave a stone unturned in coordinating every aspect for its fall / winter 2012 show in Paris. Without taking much attention away from the feminine silhouettes in optimistic fabrics, the make-up for the show posed to be head-turn worthy sans domination. Head make-up artist, Pat…
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Complementing the flow of fabrics on the runway, Gucci's half-up and half-down hairstyle was dreamy enough to be tagged as one for all-year round. Effortless yet brimming with an understated romance, it's also one you can very easily re-create - just follow the steps after the break.
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
Windows Vista Causing Upgrade Confusion
With Microsoft launching Windows Vista tomorrow (1/29) to parties and celebrities, confusion is sure to follow with the great number of versions of Windows Vista that are available. Now, Microsoft has announced that if you purchase an Upgrade edition of Windows Vista you can not do a "clean install" instead you must have another version of windows on the computer, XP for example and then you must install Vista as an upgrade. While this may seem OK, it means that there will always relics from the old operating system mixed in with the new Vista.
In older versions of Windows, 2000, XP, etc, there was an upgrade checking mechanism in which you could either choose a clean install or authenticate an older version of Windows by inserting the CD. Why would Microsoft want to control this part of the operating system install process?
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range of environments, including classrooms, homes, clinics, and community settings. The programs also vary on dimensions of environmental stimulation, with traditional behavioral programs generally conducted in distraction-free settings and more naturalistic procedures being implemented in more “everyday” environments. However, even in the most natural environments, it is common that the curriculum specifies certain environmental arrangements. For example, the early Denver classroom was described as being “choreographed” in a manner that reflected precise planning and coordination of physical space, equipment, materials, activities, staff roles, and timing (Rogers and Lewis, 1988).
Consistent across programs is the existence of predictable daily routines, which are organized according to written schedules of activities. The center-based programs tend to vary activities from one-to-one to small group to large group, with goals addressed in the most compatible format (e.g., new language can be difficult to teach in a large group situation). For center-based programs, the class size varies from 6 (Denver) to 18 (Walden prekindergarten), although there is variability across children’s ages. Class size also varies, depending on the ratio of children with special needs to total number of children (e.g., the Walden preschool program has 18 children, but only 6 have autism).
Perhaps more relevant than the number of children with autistic spectrum disorders is the adult:child ratio, which all of the programs keep high in order to ensure that each child’s individualized needs can be met. Across the ten programs, the adult-child staffing ratios range from 1:1 to 1:8, depending on the program format, class size, and children’s developmental and chronological age. The Developmental Intervention Model and the Young Autism Project remain nearly exclusively 1:1 throughout the intervention period, including the use of a one-on-one “shadow” if a child is eventually included in a regular early childhood center. Other programs offer staffing of approximately 1:3, although each of these provides for some 1:1 sessions in the course of each child’s day. A number of programs (e.g., Children’s Unit, Douglass, Walden) systematically and intentionally fade the adult:child ratios across time in intervention, in order to prepare children to function independently in future sites.
All ten programs explicitly address the communication irregularities associated with autistic spectrum disorders, although there is some variability in the specific target objectives and in the strategies for promoting communication. The programs also target other developmental domains, including engagement, social, play, cognitive and academic skills, self-help, behavioral challenges, and motor skills. The distribution of treatment time devoted to teaching skills in different developmental areas
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In modern personal computers, most offline-storage is also used as secondary storage. The main difference between the two terms is in how these storage devices are used. Whereas secondary storage is fixed into the computer for long term use (e.g. as is usually the case with hard disk drives), offline-storage is used mainly as a transfer medium and accessed as per need only. The key advantage of off-line storage is that if there is a disaster, e.g. a fire, that destroys the computer, the off-line storage will be unaffected if it is held in a remote location. It is also a relatively cheap medium for archiving information that is rarely used. Examples of off-line storage include:
- CD/DVD/DVD-RAM (optical storage systems)
- Blu-ray disks (optical storage systems)
- USB flash memory/memory sticks/SD-XD cards (sold state storage systems)
- Removable/external hard disk drives (magnetic storage systems).
CD/DVD disks are described as optical storage devices. Laser light is used to read data and to write data in the surface of the disk. The data is stored in ‘pits’ and ‘bumps’ on the spiral track. DVD-RAM uses a very different technology – instead of a single spiral track, they use a number of concentric tracks, which allow simultaneous read and write operations to take place.
Blu-ray disks are another example of optical storage media. However, they are fundamentally different from CD/DVDs and DVD-RAM because they use a blue laser instead of a red laser. This means that the ‘pits’ and ‘bumps’ can be much smaller, and as a result, they store up to five times more data than a normal DVD.
USB flash memories, also known as memory sticks and pen drives, use solid-state technology. They usually connect to a computer through the USB port. As they are very small and lightweight, their main advantage is their suitability for transferring files between different computers. They can also be used as small back-up devices for archived files such as music or photos, for example. Digital cameras use a slightly different form of solid-state memory, known as XD (eXtreme Digital) or SD (Secure Digital) cards. The technology is the same as memory sticks. They are made up of NAND chips and, as with all solid-state memories, there are no moving parts.
Removable hard disk drives are essentially HDD but can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports. In this way, they can be used as a back-up device or as another medium for transferring files between computers.
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2019-08-23T20:45:59Z
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The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement was concluded in December 2015. The agreement is EU’s second free trade agreement with a Southeast Asian country (after Singapore) and is the most ambitious and comprehensive FTA that the EU has ever concluded with a middle-income developing country.
Statistics from the Eurostat show that Vietnam was EU’s sixth largest extra-region apparel supplier in 2015 (after China, Bangladesh, Turkey, India and Cambodia), accounting for 3.5% of imports in value (or €28.0 billion) and 2.8% in volume.
The EU-Vietnam free trade agreement is expected to substantially expand Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports to the EU market. On the one hand, EU’s import duties on textile and apparel from Vietnam will be eliminated through a seven-year phaseout period once the agreement comes into force (see below). On the other hand, a garment made in Vietnam which contains fabrics made in South Korea or other ASEAN countries with which the EU has a free trade agreement in force will still be qualified for duty-free treatment under the agreement.
Complied based on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Agreed text as of January 2016.
The legal review of the negotiated text is currently on-going and will be followed by translation into the EU’s official languages and Vietnamese. The EU Commission will then present a proposal to the Council of Ministers for approval of the agreement and ratification by the European Parliament. The agreement is expected to come into force in 2018.
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2018-08-17T11:17:30Z
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
There are several benefits to Search Engine Optimization. SEO’s primary goal is producing organic search engine traffic that turns into sales and leads, thus, enhancing the business. Two of its most valuable benefits are boosting brand reach and enhancing brand image. Though exact figures are not known, Google apparently handles more than 3 billion searches a day and a trillion searches a year. SEO brings prominent organic visibility to brands on Google and exposes a brand to a multitude of users who are looking for the products and services a company sells but might not know about the brand.
As an award-winning digital marketing service provider based out of Mississauga, Canada, we have been providing specialized and custom digital marketing services to local, enterprise, e-commerce and multinational businesses. As a content driven company Mass Advertising is constantly creating fresh content. From video ads to sponsored articles all angles are covered. Content is king and it is the most important factor in SEO.
- Drive organic traffic to your website
- Rank on Google Page 1 and get more traffic
- Raise your brand awareness and brand value
- Most cost-effective service and lasting results
- Organic search engine traffic that generates revenue
- Attract visitors to your website 24/7
Why You should partner with Mass Advertising?
We have almost 2 decades of Search Engine Optimization knowledge & expertise. A stellar reputation for delivering results for our clients, and we are invested in and care about the success of your business & our relationship with you.
Increase your business’ Search Engine presence and grow with:
- Understanding of Google’s Search Algorithm
- Technical SEO
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- SEO Audits
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In addition to delivering quality & highly relevant traffic to your website, our work is trackable, sustainable and measurable. Through the use of Google’s Analytics Platform, Search Console, and Google My Business (Local SEM in the GTA), LGO will track a variety of metrics and KPI’s which we share with our clients. Below are just some of the metrics that we track and include in our detailed monthly reporting:
- Local & Organic Ranking Positions on Google
- Website Visits (Sessions)
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Mass Advertising has helped dozen of advertisers improve their organic search ranking on Google & Bing. This expertise combined with years of data has allowed Mass Advertising to create the blueprint for success in SEO.
We will take the time to understand your industry and use our proven system to help you get found on Search Engines and Maps
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2021-10-17T16:33:35Z
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"Who can't commit to just 5 minutes of simple movement? That's the hook. Once you get going it's somewhat addictive. Trainers encourage you to keep on going. Best app of its kind!" -kapfairy
"At age 65, I haven't worked out for decades. This starts in doable increments. I love the fact that I can see my own movements. I'll be doing these daily!" -Appleiteach
“I have a 4-month old, and while breastfeeding helped me get rid of a lot of my pregnancy weight, there was still a stubborn 14lbs to go. This app is perfect. I can sneak a workout in after work, while our baby is napping! -scantron
"This exercise app fits in so well with my schedule because of the way you can do multiple work outs or just what you can fit in. Plus I love the way you can tailor it to fitness level or limitations because of previous injuries or surgeries. It is the first app that gives me a real workout and I don't worry about risking injury. Plus because of the built in success you want to do more and varied workouts. I feel like I have found the answer to fitness that I have been looking for !!!! -JBS213
Got five minutes? Then you have time for a Fitnet workout. From the new mom to the road warrior and everyone in between, Fitnet's short workouts fit right into your schedule, no matter how busy.
You want to get the most out of your exercise time. With Fitnet, your device's webcam intelligently analyzes your synchronicity with the Trainer and you are provided with real-time feedback on your performance.
We believe in the value of fitness coaching by real, live people. With a Fitnet Trainer at your side, you are empowered and equipped to realize your fitness goals with custom workout plans, personal guidance and accountability.
Fitnet’s 7-day planner gives you the ability to easily build your schedule at the most convenient and realistic pace for your personal fitness goals. Simply put, Fitnet makes exercising work for you!
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Nobiro is a character in Breath of the Wild.
Nobiro is a Hylian who can be found on a small lookout post in the Kara Kara Bazaar. Speaking to him gives Link the Shrine Quest, "The Eye of the Sandstorm". Nobiro is always watching the nearby sandstorm in the Great Cliffs. He claims that the sandstorm stops for a few hours a day, but he has never seen it stop since he has been watching. He then tells Link that there is a rumor of an ancient treasure inside the sandstorm. Nobiro has been waiting there for days in hopes of nabbing the treasure. Nobiro never witnesses the sandstorm clear up because it only clears up while he is asleep between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM. After finishing his thought, Nobiro turns to Link and realizes he does not know who he is. If Link speaks to Nobiro while he is asleep, Nobiro will be heard muttering that he will see the sandstorm stop tomorrow. After Link completes the Dako Tah Shrine, the sandstorm that concealed it will permanently disappear and Nobiro is be surprised that the sandstorm stopped.
|Names in Other Regions|
- "That sandstorm... They say it stops for a few hours a day, but it hasn't let up even a little since I've been watching." — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "Rumor has it an ancient civilization hid a treasure inside that sandstorm." — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "I've been here for days waiting for the storm to settle down so I can nab it! I just hope it wasn't a bad lead..." — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "I've had my eyes glued to it all this time. Except for when I've fallen asleep..." — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "Wait, who did you say you are again?" — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "And that brings me to my next point! ...Who are you?" — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "Tomorrow will be the day I see this sandstorm swirl to a halt... I just know it!" — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
- "The sandstorm stopped!" — Nobiro (Breath of the Wild)
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2019-11-19T04:35:15Z
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It’s finally here! Starting today the US will FINALLY be able to shop online at Zara – and the fashionable set breathes a collective, red-lipped sigh of relief. I’m showing a few of my favorite picks over at momtastictoday.
I snagged the crochet shirt up above and this gorgeous snake print sweater – what did you find and love? TELL ME.
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Doors are the most used and touched surface of any building. They can also be the most neglected part of a commercial cleaning routine. That means in high-traffic areas your doors are likely collecting bacteria and germs that could easily spread around your entire office. This is why it’s so important to make door cleaning a priority in your workplace.
Here’s how to clean different kinds of doors and the cleaning supplies you’ll need.
1. How to clean glass doors
Here are some tips and best practices on how to clean glass: First of all, dust off the doors, removing any dirt. Next, wipe down the doors with a diluted mixture of soap and water. Then dry the door off with paper towels. Lastly, get a glass cleaner and spray and wipe down the doors with the solution.
2. How to clean wood doors
First, open the wood door wide and clean around the top and side edges with a damp cloth. Clean the dust from the molding and trim on the sides on the door. You can even use a clean paintbrush to get into hard to reach areas. As doorknobs are an area associates touch a lot, wipe the area around them well as bacteria and germs can harbor there. Last of all, wipe the door dry with a rag. Once done, you can use furniture polish to get the shine back into the wood.
3. How to clean metal doors
Metal doors also have their own cleaning method. First, put dishwashing soap into 2 cups of warm water and pour into a spray bottle. Next, use a rag or newspaper at the bottom to catch the drips from the solution. Then, spray the surface with the soapy solution. Lastly, use a rag or sponge to clean off the dirt and residue. Rinse the metal door with plain water and dry with a soft rag.
Now, you should have a comprehensive list of the cleaning products and cleaning tips you need to clean the variety of doors you may have in your office space. Let us know if there are any other door cleaners or “how to clean doors” hacks.
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HL12 Can Assist you to Destroy Diabetes and Excessive Blood Sugar. Head on over to healthbulletin site for a full HL12 Review.
If you are a kind of individual, who’re occupied with eliminating diabetes, then you need to give a try to the HL12 supplement. You’ll be able to easily take this supplement with out following the detailed directions. Do not waste your time and purchase this supplement now from the model’s web site. You can get a cheap deal at the healthbulletin site instead.
My HL12 Review:
My HL12 Review is strictly informational and shouldn’t be thought of medical recommendation. See a licensed medical professional for prognosis and treatment recommendations.
No Aspect Results Observed – Perscription medicines can cause facet-results. HL12 Diabetes Complement is derived from a natural substance and has no unwanted side effects. HL12 Diabetes Complement only has one energetic ingredient , Bittermelon which is a vegetable in South East Asian nations that is consumed in giant portions every single day. So except you’re allergic to Bittermelon (BitterGourd or Karela), HL12 Diabetes Complement is completely protected to make use of with none ailing results.
The statements on this website and on these product labels haven’t been evaluated by the food and drug administration. These merchandise are supposed as a dietary complement only. Merchandise are usually not supposed to diagnose, deal with, cure or prevent any disease. Particular person results might vary based mostly on age, gender, physique type, compliance, and other components. All merchandise are supposed to be used by adults over the age of 18. Seek the advice of a physician before taking any of our merchandise, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medicine, diabetic, or have any medical condition.
HL12 is a diabetic system which is very efficient and strong. The aim of creating this formulation is to assist individuals who suffer from diabetes. This efficient complement comprises highly effective and natural ingredients. With the assistance of this complement, you’ll be able to live a better life with good well being state. It cures blood sugar ranges and insulin manufacturing. It has been said that health is wealth so use it often and seize your wealth by using this amazing supplement.
Cinnamon: This supplement adds 100% pure cinnamon extract and demonstrates that this fragrance lowers blood sugar ranges as a consequence of its effect on the physique’s glucose-reducing properties. Not solely that, it additionally prevents your body from creating sort 2 diabetes. Therefore, you will start to look healthier as it lowers blood stress and additional lowers cholesterol levels.
Do you need to know that how HL12 supplement works? Nicely, let me let you know intimately. This supplements has been made with the effective components that eliminate the diabetes from your physique. When the immune system assaults pancreas, solely then you turn out to be the victim of diabetes. As a result of assault, insulin-producing beta cells turns into demolished and becomes impotent to provide the satisfactory insulin level. On this situation, HL12 supplement elements work positively and handle your physique management. This supplement not only helps you to enhance the immune system of your physique but additionally repair the beta cells which are answerable for producing insulin and improves the functioning of pancreas. Moreover, this supplement is best for all these people who wanted to regulate their sugar or glucose stage.
For a more in depth HL12 Review go to the healthbulletin site, it is well worth a read through before you purchase.
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2018-01-20T22:22:05Z
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WHO IS WORKING UP UNTIL YOUR DUE?
I plan to work until the baby is out like last time. And I want to stay at home longer with this baby hopefully 8-10 weeks. I would love 3 months off but don't think we can afford it.
DH(33) Me(31) Married 5/31/2003
MC 12/24/2009, 4/15/2010(low progesterone) CP 5/2011
I thought I would BUMP so everyone could think about this subject.
Hubby & 3 Sons KoreyMo, Big Boy and PookieBear Beautiful Daughter Isabella2 Angel Babies April & November 2011 Had my Rainbow Baby VALENTINO
I plan to work until the end. With dd I worked until Thursday and had a planned induction the next Tuesday. I was out 8 weeks with her. This go around I plan to be out 3 mths, 2 minimum.
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DragonFly users List (threaded) for 2012-09
Re: /bin/ls vs .dotted files
On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 2:29 PM, email@example.com <firstname.lastname@example.org> wrote:
> Dan Cross пиÑ?еÑ?:
>> On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 7:45 PM, email@example.com <firstname.lastname@example.org> wrote:
>>> /bin/ls (without arguments)
>>> if called by root-user
>>> lists ".dotted" files
>> Probably a better question is why 'dotfiles' are ever hidden by ls.
>> This was an historical mistake that never got corrected.
> maybe it was, maybe not.
> it is easy to accept either behavior unless it is constantly changing.
> and i found the hiding files a bit useful and i usually rely on it.
It's not "constantly changing." It is quite well specified; you just
don't like what it is specified to be.
>> As for why the default behavior for root is different, it's probably
>> to help system administrators see past the munchkin trick of intruders
>> trying to cover their tracks by hiding things in, e.g., dot
>> directories. If one runs 'ls' as root and sees, '.h4x0Rd00d', it's a
>> good indication that you've got a problem.
> you shall NOT appeal to security in UI questions ever
> bound "security" and "hidden" in one sentence and you will shot your own leg
I don't even know what this sentence means.
If you are doing something relatively out of the norm (which you are),
then it's on you to read up on what the standard specifies the
behavior to be and act accordingly. What you are arguing against is
well-specified behavior. You just think it's suboptimal. That's
fine, but that doesn't change the fact that it is well-specified.
- Dan C.
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Review: Apple TV (2nd generation, late 2010)
At a Glance
The original Apple TV, announced in 2006 and released in early 2007, was Apple’s first take on providing media streaming to the living room. Four years and three software updates later, the Apple TV remained just a “hobby,” to use the word repeatedly uttered by Apple executives to describe the product. With the release of the new second-generation Apple TV, Apple has dramatically changed the device’s technology while also redefining the product’s target audience. It’s an enormous change with a huge amount of upside, but until the device becomes more flexible it’s still a work in progress.
The big picture
Before digging into the details of what the Apple TV’s software does and doesn’t do, it’s worth reviewing the hardware itself. Almost the only thing the new Apple TV has in common with its predecessor is its name: The previous silver-and-white model was essentially a stripped down Mac powered by a single-core Intel processor and running a modified version of OS X 10.4. With its included hard drive, it had a bigger footprint than a Mac mini, consumed a lot of power, and threw off a whole lot of heat.
Contrast that with this new black box, a quarter of the size of the original Apple TV, running a version of iOS just like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and powered by the same Apple A4 processor used in the iPad. The new Apple TV relies on solid-state storage (8GB worth, according to iFixIt) rather than a moving hard drive, sips power, and runs cool to the touch. To top it all off, the previous Apple TV cost $229; this new, vastly more advanced model will set you back $99.
The Apple TV is 3.9 inches square, 0.9 inches high, and weighs 0.6 pounds—or, to put it another way, it’s really small. On the back you’ll find a plug for the included power cable, an HDMI port capable of carrying HD video and 5.1-channel digital audio to your TV, an optical digital audio port for connecting directly to a surround-sound audio system, a 10/100Base-T ethernet port (in case you prefer wired networking to the Apple TV’s built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi), and a micro-USB port that Apple says is reserved for service and support (at least until some industrious people came up with a way to use it for other purposes). You’ll need to supply your own HDMI cable for use with the Apple TV, because Apple doesn’t supply one. And if your HDTV only has support for component inputs, and not HDMI, you’re out of luck.
Along with the major hardware upgrade, this new Apple TV comes with a shift in Apple’s philosophy about what the Apple TV is for. If we had to sum up the original Apple TV philosophy, it would be that the device existed as a way to take the iTunes content you stored on your computer and play it back in your living room, and also facilitate the purchase and rental of additional items from the iTunes store.
The new model, in contrast, won’t let you buy stuff at all. The only financial transactions that happen on the box itself are rentals—of movies and, for the first time, TV shows. Since buying stuff from iTunes requires you to download the file and store it somewhere, you’ve got to do that from a Mac or PC running iTunes. (The Apple TV will play those purchases back, of course, but you must make the purchase on your computer.) Without a hard drive, there’s no way to sync that content from your computer to the Apple TV, so playback requires a Mac or PC with iTunes 10.0.1 or later to be running to watch anything not coming from the Internet. This is a big change for older Apple TV owners, who may have dumped lots of content onto the Apple TV’s drive and preferred to shut down their computers before sitting on the couch for the evening’s entertainment. It also marks the first time that Apple has truly embraced using its own hardware to facilitate the playback of paid video content from a service other than Apple, because the new Apple TV offers full support for Netflix video streaming.
By default, you control the Apple TV via the included infrared remote. It’s basically the same aluminum remote Apple sells for $19 for Macs, but with a tiny design variation: the ring of buttons is ever so slightly raised.
If you prefer to stow your Apple TV somewhere out of your line of sight (or aren’t a fan of Apple’s remote) you’ll need to control it by other means. The good news is, version 2.0 of Apple’s Remote app for iOS released this week will work as a Wi-Fi-based remote—and it’s now a universal app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
The Remote app functions more or less the same as the the hardware remote, with the main difference between that you swipe and tap in the app instead of clicking buttons on the remote. It still works well for scrolling around the Apple TV interface and selecting items, and the addition of iPad support for the app makes an even more expansive and functional interface.
Getting set up
Apple seems to have gotten in a groove recently when it comes to packaging. The company has slimmed down and eliminated as much plastic and waste as possible, especially on Macs and iPhones. The Apple TV follows that trend, arriving in a tiny cardboard box. Inside there’s just the Apple TV, an elegantly wrapped power cable, the remote, and a small paper Getting Started guide.
After attaching an HDMI cable and plugging the Apple TV in to our official Macworld flat-screen HDTV, we were up and running. The problem with a device like the Apple TV, though, is that to really get it working you need to enter in some data on a device that doesn’t come with a keyboard. Yes, the iOS Remote app will let you key in text—but only once it’s sharing the same network as the Apple TV! We had to enter in a Wi-Fi password and then an iTunes ID and password (in order to connect to iTunes and the Remote app via Home Sharing), all with the remote, before everything started working smoothly. It’s a pain, and there’s probably no alternative. At least it’s something you only have to do once.
The first time we tried to rent a movie, we did run into a bit of security: the Apple TV prompted us for the security number on the back of the default credit card on the iTunes account we were using. Once we entered it, all future rentals happened with just a couple of clicks and no other identification was necessary.
With the Apple TV limited to movie and TV show rentals, its view of the iTunes Store is now decidedly different: If something’s not for rent, it’s not there as far as the Apple TV is concerned. Although Apple counts 8000 movie rentals in the iTunes Store—about 3500 of which are in HD—the TV section is where the rental issue is especially apparent: there are some shows from Fox, ABC, and the BBC, but it’s not a huge selection and many popular shows from the regular iTunes list are conspicuously absent. Likewise, any movies available for purchase but not for rental are no-shows on the device.
This is one of those cases where the deals Apple makes with content providers—and not the hardware or the software—have the biggest impact on the user experience of this product. If Apple fails to make rental deals with major networks (and statements from NBC and others indicate an uphill battle) or agrees to delay rentals of certain movies for 30 days after DVD release (for example, you can buy Iron Man 2 right now, but not rent it), that will make the Apple TV’s selection poorer.
Although the Apple TV doesn’t have the storage to archive purchased content permanently, we have to wonder if there might not be some way to allow Apple TV users to buy videos that are available only for purchase and somehow queue up a download on a linked Mac or PC. It does seem a bit silly that you can rent a TV show for $1 but not buy one for $3. Instead, if you want to purchase content on iTunes, you need to do it from your Mac or PC.
Streaming from your computer
As before, you can still stream content stored in an iTunes library on your network to the Apple TV. The new model changes how the process works, however. In the past, you’d go to Settings -> Computers -> Add Shared iTunes Library and enter a 5-digit code in iTunes to link up your library and your Apple TV. Once you linked to an iTunes library, its contents would display in the My Movies, My TV Shows, and My Music sub-menus of the Movies, TV Shows, and Music menus.
Now you accomplish the same thing using iTunes’ Home Sharing feature. In iTunes, select Advanced -> Turn On Home Sharing and you’re prompted to enter your iTunes Store ID and password. Once Home Sharing is turned on, you can select the contents of a synced computer’s iTunes library by choosing that computer by name from the Apple TV’s new Computers menu.
In many ways, this setup process is easier than a code appearing on your TV and you having to go to the computer you want to link and enter the code. But in order to see each other, your Apple TV and any iTunes libraries with Home Sharing enabled must be using the same iTunes Store account. So if you have more than one account in your house, you won’t be able to stream all your content without some extra hassle.
And how you stream is very important, because, as we’ve mentioned, there’s no longer any concept of syncing content to the Apple TV. With only a small amount of on-board storage—which is reserved mainly for buffering streaming content—the new Apple TV doesn’t let you transfer files to it from your iTunes library. Everything is either streaming over the Internet (from iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, MobileMe, and the like) or from a Mac or PC.
An informal survey of Macworld editors revealed that most of us gave up on syncing our Apple TVs with our iTunes libraries, due to the slowness of the syncing and the functionality of media streaming. But we admit, if you’re the kind of person who regularly filled the hard drive on the original Apple TV and wished that the drive was larger, you may be disappointed with the new Apple TV’s affinity for streaming and lack of storage.
Just about every Blu-ray player, HDTV, and video-streaming device for sale today seems to include the ability to play streaming Netflix content. (Full credit to Netflix for making support for its service so pervasive.) The Apple TV, with its strong focus on Apple’s own iTunes Store, has never supported such a service in the past, but that’s all changed now. Netflix subscribers with streaming access (all plans $9 or higher offer unlimited streaming) can use the new Apple TV to watch the entire Netflix streaming video library.
The Netflix interface the Apple TV uses doesn’t look like the ones found in most other devices that feature embedded Netflix support. Apple TV’s Netflix feature uses the same interface conventions as browsing through TV shows and movies on the iTunes Store. Apple says it wanted a consistent design with the rest of the Apple TV interface, and in that area the company succeeded. Poster thumbnails are laid out and look as they do when browsing Apple’s own iTunes Store catalog, and if you know how to use the Apple TV, you know how to use Netflix on the Apple TV. You can see what’s in your Instant queue; watch a queued item; search for new movies and TV shows by genre, new release, or name, and watch them or add them to your queue; remove items from your queue; and rate TV shows and movies.
In our tests playing back both SD and HD streaming content from Netflix, the quality was generally as good as the source material, and on a par with the same content viewed streaming from Roku’s new XDS streaming video player. As with all the content we tried out, Wi-Fi and ethernet were equally acceptable options for streaming Netflix content.
Anyone with the previous generation of Apple TV will tell you that its performance was severely lacking in many ways. It only could play 720p HD video files if they were 24 frames per second (and didn’t even manage that task particularly well in many cases). Pressing buttons on its remote was often an exercise in futility, as such actions would apparently go unheeded because of a complete lack of feedback from the UI—until they all triggered at once and you ended up playing and pausing a video half a dozen times, or clicked your way several menus past the command you were looking for.
Those woes are a thing of the past. The new Apple TV plays 720p videos with ease. No stuttering, no frame drops. And the Apple TV’s interface is much more responsive to commands. We never felt frustrated when driving this Apple TV.
The new Apple TV also runs much cooler than before, due mostly to the fact that it has no spinning hard drive to produce lots of heat. In fact, there are no moving parts—not even a fan. Apple says that in normal use, the Apple TV consumes a little more than two watts of power, and in Sleep mode (which is a true sleep, unlike the faux-sleep of the previous model) that number drops to less than one watt.
After playing around with it in the Macworld offices for several hours, including an hour of streaming 720p video, our test unit stayed at a pretty consistent temperature, and never even got warm to the touch. (Compare that to the old Apple TV, which was a handy stand-in for a George Foreman grill if the need arose.)
AirPlay on the way
Just as with the previous Apple TV, you can use this new model to play back audio from a Mac or PC running iTunes via Apple’s AirPlay system, previously known as AirTunes. The name change is due to the fact that iOS devices running iOS 4.2 (due in November) will gain the ability to send videos and photos wirelessly to your TV set via the Apple TV. With iOS 4.2, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users will be able to tap on an AirTunes icon while playing media on their devices, select an Apple TV on their local network, and see the media routed directly to the TV attached to that Apple TV. This feature will not only be supported in the built-in iOS media apps, but in third-party apps as well. (AirPlay video playback will likely be limited to formats that the Apple TV understands—namely, MPEG-4 and H.264.)
Unfortunately, because iOS 4.2 is still in development, we weren’t able to test AirPlay’s video-sharing features. They sound like they could be pretty cool, but for now it’s just a promise—it’ll be up to Apple to deliver a good-quality AirPlay experience in November.
But wait, is there more?
We already know that the new Apple TV is using the same processor as the iPad, is running iOS, and has at least some internal storage. And that opens the door for the possibility of the Apple TV one day being able to run third-party apps that could expand its capabilities. If the Apple TV could stream live baseball from MLB.com or play back Hulu Plus videos, for example, that could make it an even more interesting product to appeal to more users. (Those services will probably work via AirPlay, but it would seem much more efficient to offer them directly on the device.)
The Apple TV’s Netflix interface makes it clear that Apple wants the Apple TV user interface to be consistent across different services. But it’s not hard to imagine Netflix as the perfect example for third-party developers wanting to add features to the Apple TV. If Netflix support is any indication, Apple is no longer afraid to offer Apple TV owners alternatives to the company’s own iTunes Store—and for the Apple TV to make a big splash, it’ll have to compete with the Rokus of the world that give users lots of choices.
Then there’s the question of whether the Apple TV’s iOS base could mean that it becomes a new gaming platform. There are certainly lots of iOS games out there, and if they could be adapted to the big screen (with iOS devices like iPod touches and iPhones as Wii-like controllers, complete with gyroscopes and accelerometers) there might be a lot of potential there. Still, it’s hard to gauge how likely this scenario is. We certainly don’t advise anyone buying an Apple TV in the hope that it will become a game console—but it’s an interesting possibility to consider.
Macworld’s buying advice
The new Apple TV is a spectacular hardware upgrade from the old model. The device is easy to use, and excels at three tasks: playing back content from local iTunes computers, renting iTunes content over the Internet, and playing back Netflix streams. But it’s somewhat hampered by a limited selection of TV shows available for rent, and locked out of the larger catalog of items available for purchase. And until Apple expands the Apple TV’s capabilities, either by adding support for other Internet streaming services or by opening the device to third-party development, the product is locked in to only a few content sources.
But at $99, this tiny box is a remarkable deal if you’ve got an HDTV and have made an investment in iTunes purchases. Once iOS 4.2 arrives, users of iPhones and iPads will likely find AirPlay a great way to get the content on their devices up onto a big screen. And if you’re both an iTunes user and a Netflix subscriber, the product is right in your wheelhouse. This is a good product that has the potential to erase its status as a hobby and become a hit—but it feels like a few pieces of the puzzle are still missing.
[Jason Snell is Macworld's editorial director; Jonathan Seff is a senior editor.]
[Updated 9/30 to correct error about function of Remote app.]
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Stagwell Hits the Beach With a Sports Strategy That's About More Than Just Sports
Here's something you don't expect to see at Cannes Lions: A full-on stadium, a temple to good, clean, healthy fun—in what's possibly the most debauched scene in all of advertising. At the festival in June, Stagwell's Sport Beach, occupying precious real estate that may otherwise have been used for day drinking and night partying, had a smell we barely remembered: gym rubber. Trolleys of basketballs parked in the corners. Wake up early enough, and you could see joggers circling the space in groups, or saluting the sun.
Clio Sports was a partner in the activation this year, and on its springy turf, issued Carmelo Anthony an honorary Clio Award (for his inspired creativity in the sports world and beyond.) The former NBA standout's wine brand, The Seventh Estate, created alongside third-gen winemaker Stéphane Usseglio, launched last year with Oath of Fidelity, a 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Who says wine and sports don't mix? Maybe Sport Beach is what Cannes was missing all along.
To understand how it came to be, and whether Stagwell—a rising name in both marketing and politics, plus sports—is pleased with the results, we caught up post-Cannes with Beth Sidhu, the company's chief brand and communications officer.
This was Stagwell’s first Cannes doing Sports Beach. What were your goals?
Beth Sidhu: [In its present configuration] Stagwell was founded in Aug. 2021. This was our second year in Cannes, and our goal was to create a different kind of channel using the power of sport: Its cultural power, business power and innovation power. There was this incredibly diverse, influential audience for whom we could use sport to create a magnetic experience that would be the talk of Cannes. That was our simple yet audacious goal.
What specific pillars did you want to hit?
We wanted to be broad and inclusive in terms of programming. We wanted to represent sport in all its different forms, and give different kinds of athletes a platform.
We wanted team sports and individual sports, Olympic sports and recreational sports. We ended up having 21 sports represented. We also invited representatives—big ones from the NFL, NBA and WNBA, as well as Conrad Anker, who summited Mount Everest and is a North Face ambassador. There was Paul Rabil from the Professional Lacrosse League, and two Paralympians representing the Special Olympics. We really sought to be representative of the world of sport.
We aimed to create a stadium on the sand. There was pickleball, flag football and basketball. We also did a team run each morning, led by Allyson Felix, and a Let it Run morning with Marko Cheseto in partnership with Hearst. We also did yoga one morning with Bala, and a boxing class, which was super fun, in partnership with Michelob Ultra. There were also golfing and a putting lesson with Annika Sörenstam. And we had an esports station, too.
The overall sentiment of Cannes Lions seems to be that it's a marathon that can destroy you in all the ways you can possibly be destroyed. Having such a prominent place, focused on sports as opposed to parties and cocktails, feels disruptive. What kind of feedback did you get?
We did want a different vibe, and worked hard to put play and experience at the heart of what we were doing, because you're totally right—most of what you can do in Cannes is drink and talk.
I love both of those things. No judgment. But we wanted to give people a place where they could come and play, and the response was incredibly positive. People were excited by it, appreciative of it. People had a good time. Whether or not they came to play a video game or shoot hoops, take a meeting or listen to someone onstage, people loved it.
Five thousand people came over the course of the week, which means approximately one in three people who attended the festival came to our beach. We were overwhelmed with the positivity of the response.
So you would largely say that you feel your expectations for this Lions were met?
I'm an unbelievably harsh critic of my own work. There are a thousand things I can already think of to do better next year. But I think we crushed it. We had a goal, executed on the goal at a really high level, and gave people a great experience.
What would you do differently next year?
We want to lean even more into the experiential aspect, so maybe that's a rock climbing wall. One thing I wanted to do this year was implement biodegradable golf balls, for driving into the ocean. We want to welcome more diverse athletes. For example, we didn't have any skiers, snowboarders or other winter sport superstars. Not for lack of trying. It just didn't work out this year.
We want to continue being a place for people to have genuine connections between brands and athletes without a huge amount of fuss, intermediation or complication. So more experiential, more diverse athletes, and more authentic brand-athlete conversations.
What made the Clio Sports partnership a good fit?
Clio Sports is a leader in celebrating innovative work, and in highlighting what people are doing to push boundaries in interesting ways. Stagwell's goal was to push boundaries in Cannes, using sport to do that. It was a perfect match, and it was wonderful for Clio to support it, to be there, and to give Carmelo Anthony his award. It was a really nice moment for him.
It's not easy to give people a moment where they just feel like they're all in the same place, and I think most of the time it's because they come with slightly misaligned objectives. In this case, everyone came to celebrate innovation and sport, and that made it easy for us to work together.
Given Stagwell's ownership stake of 72andSunny, storytelling is part of the company DNA. What role does storytelling play in the sports vertical?
Stagwell believes that in order to tell great stories, you need both creativity and technology. You need strategy and data. So much of sport is the stories we tell ourselves about what we can achieve, and why it's important.
I try to talk myself into finishing my run, or finishing my cycling. But the stories we tell about the people, about teams, and about the groups around them are important aspects of being creative. There's the story about what will happen on the court, what is happening now, and how you mythologize it afterwards. Storytelling helps us put all sports in context and brings people in. You feel like you can be part of it, whether or not you're an athlete.
So, creativity and storytelling are hugely important, and part of what makes sports come alive for those of us who are not professional athletes.
What impact do you think sports as a vertical has on the public sphere?
When we think about sport, there is a tendency to think about what happens on the court or on the track or field. But sport is so much more than that physical moment. Sport is culture, fashion, art. It's innovation for some people, or politics. It is how they engage with the world and the way they try to make change in the world.
We wanted to explore all those themes at Sport Beach. There is so much opportunity for us to take the passion that people feel when they play, watch, or think about sports, and turn that into a larger conversation.
That's really where sport can have impact, far beyond the balls or the rackets.
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Lowes Foods, a family-owned grocery chain with stores located throughout North and South Carolina, is one of the region’s largest retailers, but in the late 2000’s they had a problem.
Declining revenues, triggered by the onslaught of ultra-competitors like Walmart and Amazon threatened the very existence of this 100-or-so retail chain, and unless something was done Management contemplated the closing of a number of stores – which, as everyone knew, would really flip the switch to the inevitable death-spiral of cost cutting and downsizing.
Fortunately, Management took action. They turned to data analytics to help – even before analytics was in vogue. But instead of utilizing what now is known as Big Data, they retained an analytics expert in a different, and more important, field. The retained the services of Martin Lindstrom.
Martin is one of the world’s leading branding experts and, arguably, the leading guru in a different form of analytics.
He’s a genius using Small Data to uncover stunning and brilliant insights that, in turn, form the basis of new strategies and tactics that help organizations, like Lowes Foods, thrive.
Instead of slicing and dicing volumes of data – which, as a retailer, Lowes had – his work focuses on very small learnings and observations about customers and indeed, Americans in general.
It’s his contention that Small Data, done well, provides the insights and clarity needed that are almost impossible to find with volumes of data.
Big Data is about information. Small Data is about people – finding the needle in a haystack.
For Lowes, he studied American culture – everything from values and beliefs but importantly very small clues that helped formulate his insight and strategy for Lowes.
As an example, he noticed that American hotels are hotels where the windows are locked. Coupling that with the number of gated communities and a few other small clues, he concluded the following: despite what they tell you, Americans live in fear.
Studying people around the world, one person at a time, he concluded that the last time people were not afraid was when they were children. Kids, regardless of culture, are by and large care-free.
So his strategy centered on making Lowes Foods more kid-like. More fun. More entertaining. The place to go.
The entrance was revamped to include both ChickenWorks and SausageWorks – where busy shoppers could buy ready-made meals. However, in keeping with the kids theme, the purveyors behind each offering were dressed up characters, complete with costumes that put on a show all day long. They would argue, shout at each other and generally give each other the gears. It was pure retail-tainment.
Now, Lowes Foods was always known for the quality of its fresh prepared chicken. In keeping with his insights, Lowes also implemented a new ritual. When batches of new chickens were removed from the oven, a notice came over the loud speaker and all employees, including Management, would break into their “happy chicken dance”, accompanied by a specific ditty to celebrate hot, fresh, quality chicken.
Another important piece of small data Martin leveraged was the passing of business cards in many cultures. In many cultures, how you hand your business card to someone is an important sign of respect and is done by slightly bowing down and passing the card with two hands.
This small data insight led to a change in how ChickenWorks dealt with customers. Now, purveyors of the chicken would pass the chicken to customers using two hands, while slightly acknowledging the customer in the process. This signals respect to the customer and that what is being bought is of high value – both for the customer, and also for the employee.
All small insights. All based on Small Data – observations and learnings by watching and talking to one person at a time.
And it worked. Sales of ChickenWorks and SausageWorks skyrocketed. And Lowes Foods became known as the place to shop – a fun, unpredictable establishment where customers could buy good quality products, but enjoy themselves in the process.
For us supply chain planners, we’re bombarded every day with people touting the virtues and significance of Big Data. And, to be fair, Big Data is and will be important.
But so is Small Data. Small Data provides insights about people. Small Data opens clues to problem resolution that Big Data would suffer to uncover.
Small Data often provides the tiny clues and insights that drive real, significant change. Here’s a great example from supply chain planning.
For long time readers of our blog you know that the capability now exists to forecast and plan slow and very slow selling products at store level (or any final point of consumption). Hopefully you’re also aware that this allows us to Flowcast every product – that is create time-phased sales, inventory, supply and dollar projections, thereby providing the business with a consistent planning process and a single set of numbers across the organization.
Did you ever wonder how the solution for slow selling products came from? It came from Small Data (a data point from a single person).
The story goes like this. The architect of the solution was talking about planning at store level with a retail store manager in Canada, when the manager proclaimed the following, “I have no idea when these products will sell, all I know is that I’ll sell about 2 every quarter”.
And the idea for integer forecasting and forecasting using different planning horizons (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly) was planted. Eventually this nugget of Small Data would be parlayed into the world’s leading and, to date, best solution for planning slow and very slow selling products at store level.
The architect of the slow selling solution didn’t get all sorts of slow selling data and then slice and dice the data to try to uncover a solution. Had he tried that approach, he’d likely still be working on it – just like most technology firms and academics.
When it comes to planning slow selling products, we owe Small Data some thanks:
First, Ken for the small data insight.
And then, Darryl for turning insight to solution.
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Gabriel Kolko's Another Century of War? is a sequel to his Century of War: Politics, Conflicts, and Society Since 1914 (New York: New Press, 1994). Kolko's answer to the question posed in the book's title is both pessimistic and compelling: despite the collapse of communism, the world is riskier than ever before, primarily because of America's capacity and readiness to intervene virtually anywhere (p. ix).
Kolko advocates a noninterventionist foreign policy, calling on the United States to close its bases overseas, pull back its fleets, and let the rest of the world find its own way (p. 150). With the events of 9/11, asymmetrical war has now come to America's own shores, making recognition of the adverse consequences of chronic U.S. interventionism imperative. Kolko is pessimistic, however, predicting that the United States will prove unable to renounce what he sees as its vainglorious and irrational ambition to run the world (p. 150).
Kolko criticizes Americans' faith in the capacity of their military and technological superiority to solve what are really political problems requiring political solutions. Workable political solutions require another mentality and much more wisdom, including a readiness to compromise and, above all, to stay out of the affairs of other nations. Otherwise, they will not succeed (p. 140).
In Kolko's view, policymakers have consistently defined U.S. interests and priorities too broadly, failing to set clear priorities or to recognize any limits on U.S. power. For example, the war on terrorism represents an open-ended commitment to defeat a phenomenon of the modern age rather than a clearly defined enemy. Unfortunately, the George W. Bush administration is only the most recent one to intervene abroad on behalf of ill-defined U.S. interests. Over the years, our vital interests have been defined to include the maintenance of political and economic stability in countries where we have military bases or corporate investments, the prevention of power vacuums, and the preservation of credibility with other nations, leading to a long series of wars and to covert actions in every part of the globe.
Kolko also points to the defense establishment's need for a clear and compelling foreign threat to justify large military outlays. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, a desperate search began for a new enemy. Although China was considered briefly for this important role, the threat of terrorism has displaced China since 9/11, providing an ideal justification for bigger defense budgets: to fight an almost endless war against an enemy that transcends geographical boundaries.
The U.S. government has consistently defined terrorism as the use of violence against civilian populations by nonstate actors, such as al Qaeda, attributing such behavior to religious fundamentalism or to a hatred of Western freedoms. In reality, as Kolko observes, nonstate terrorism is better understood as a weapon of the weak in asymmetrical wars that are really fought over political issues. The U.S. government has supported nonstate terrorism where doing so suited its interests, demonstrating conclusively that the distinction between a terrorist and a freedom fighter is artificial, politically motivated, and self-serving. Moreover, this definition conveniently neglects state terrorismthe violation of fundamental political and human rights by repressive regimes determined to maintain themselves in power. The U.S. government is clearly implicated in a great deal of state terrorism, which has claimed far more lives than nonstate terrorism, through the provision of arms and military training to right-wing regimes in Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Here the shortcomings of a militarized foreign policy are especially apparent, as the maintenance of political stability prevents the solution of political problems in Third World countries.
Kolko does a superb job of showing that other countries also have national interests, distinct from ours, that tend to be complex and intertwined with the internal and external policies of their immediate neighbors. Destabilizing these relationships to serve our own narrow interests is both short-sighted and dangerous, not only for the countries we target but also for our own security interests. For example, the U.S. decision in the late 1970s to set a trap for the Soviets by arming Afghan freedom fighters eventually led to a major defeat for the Soviets but also to the destabilization of Afghanistan, which in turn created legitimate security concerns and a major refugee problem for Pakistan. These concerns led Pakistan to provide support for the Taliban, a faction that brought political order to Afghanistan. So what was intended as a clever trap for the Soviets also contributed to the rise of the Taliban and led to the recruitment, training, and arming of Osama Bin Laden, among others.
The aftershocks of U.S. intervention in the region did not stop with these adverse consequences, bad as they were. The recent U.S. war in Afghanistan, aimed at eliminating both the Taliban and al Qaeda, could not be pursued without some degree of cooperation by Pakistan. Once the Taliban was defeated, however, Pakistan lost its leverage with the United States and now must contend again with a destabilized Afghanistan. Moreover, the short-term alliance of convenience between the United States and Pakistan raised concern in India that the Americans might be tilting toward Pakistan, thus increasing tension in the region between two nuclear-armed rivals.
Although Kolko does not make the point explicitly, his analysis clearly indicates the utter helplessness of weak states within a hegemonic regime that lacks an overarching structure of international law. One of the great benefits of the rule of law is that it limits the arbitrary, discretionary power of state agents over ordinary citizens. Government officials are limited to enforcing clear and specific rules. Where offenses are clearly defined, citizens know what they can do to behave legally and thus to avoid state sanctions (see F. A. Hayek, The Road to Serfdom [Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1994], pp. 8096). The international system, however, is fundamentally anarchic. Absent the rule of law, nation-states must protect themselves by arming themselves.
In the twenty-first century, however, the international system is no longer so much anarchic as hegemonic, which makes a huge difference. The United States now has unchecked discretionary power to determine what actions it defines as offenses. Following Samuel Huntington, Kolko characterizes the United States as a rogue superpower that sees itself as an indispensable nation committed to advancing universal values (p. 147). The double standards inherent in President Bush's new national-security doctrinethat it is acceptable for the United States to have weapons of mass destruction, but unacceptable for anyone else to pursue them, just as it is acceptable for the United States to engage in preemptive war but unacceptable for anyone else to do somake sense only when viewed as part of the imposition of a new world order in which the United States enforces the rules of an empire that it is determined to dominate permanently. In the hegemonic international system envisioned by the Bush administration, the United States possesses a monopoly on the legitimate use of force.
Although this policy might be a good thing if the United States were to exercise this power neutrally, enforcing widely accepted norms of international law, it clearly does not do so. Rather, it wields hegemonic power to advance U.S. political, economic, and national-security interests, making up the rules as it goes along, defining offenses and punishing those it characterizes as evildoers. Under such a regime, where the powers to write the rules, to judge guilt, and to prosecute offenders are vested in (or, more accurately, usurped by) a single hegemonic actor, the United States, it is difficult to imagine what strategies small, relatively powerless nations might pursue that would guarantee their safety against that actor. The old maxim of international-relations theorythat the quest for absolute security by one nation means absolute insecurity for all otherstakes on even deeper meaning in the context of U.S. hegemony.
Kolko's analysis also affirms the prescience of the isolationist critique of internationalism during the Truman years. The fight between internationalists and isolationists was never really about whether the United States should be involved in the postwar world. Rather, the real issue was how much control the U.S. government should seek over political events in other nationsa control that the isolationists, led by Senator Robert Taft, consistently eschewed (see Michael T. Hayes, The Republican Road Not Taken: The Foreign-Policy Vision of Robert A. Taft,
Unfortunately, the Truman administration succeeded in marginalizing its chief critics by characterizing them as naive and backward-looking, thus avoiding a much-needed debate over the direction of postwar foreign policy. With Eisenhower's defeat of Taft for the Republican nomination in 1952, both major parties were firmly committed to internationalism, and the national conversation over the proper purposes and limits of U.S. foreign policy never took place. It is to be hoped that Kolko's volume will help to spark and to elevate a debate that is long overdue regarding the practical and moral limits of U.S. power.
Michael T. Hayes
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The mere sight of red or blue clothing can set off flurry of gang hand signals.
But as somber-faced young women crouched forward recently, their foreheads resting on the gym floor, Mary Lynn Fitton, 44, and assistants from the Art of Yoga Project did the unthinkable: approached the girls from behind and massaged their shoulders and backs, hands slowly working down to the base of the spine.
Court-school educator Deborah Budesa watched the interaction with amazement. In 30 years of working with youth, she'd never seen anything like it. These girls would never let anyone touch them, she said. Such trust is not won easily.
But Fitton and the Art of Yoga instructors are trying to heal the whole girl. Trust is part of that healing.
The program combines yoga and creative arts to help at-risk adolescent girls develop healthy alternatives to violence, self-harm and substance abuse. By developing a relationship with their bodies, they develop accountability, said Fitton, a Palo Alto resident and the program's founder and executive director.
Fifteen wary young women had earlier filed into the gym. Eye contact was at a minimum. Young women who come are the privileged ones, referred by judges to be rehabilitated for significant substance-abuse, self-destructive behaviors, mental health issues and gang involvement, Budesa said.
Tall and trim, Fitton asked them to check in:
"Confused and lost."
"Emotionally, feel betrayed. Physically, good," they said.
She reads aloud a poem by Spanish poet Antonio Machado:
"... Last night as I was sleeping,
I dreamt -- marvelous error! --
that I had a beehive
here inside my heart.
And the golden bees
were making white combs
and sweet honey
from my old failures. ..."
"What does he mean?" Fitton asked.
"That he accepts his past and looks toward his future," said Rachel, a small, dark-haired young woman who looked to be 17.
"That's right. You guys have potential for something new. You can make new honey from old failures," Fitton said.
"Yoga is a stretch -- physically and emotionally."
Fitton struck a hand bell, signaling time for practice to begin.
"Ommmm," the girls chanted, hands pointed skyward. In response to directions, they stretched, forming the cobra position.
A few of the girls took over, calling out positions. Part of the program is about taking ownership -- for oneself and of the community, Fitton said.
"Open your libro," Rachel called out, grinning. "Stretch your arms, and say hello to the sky. Do a push-up and do a cobra. You can do it ladies!"
"I can tell you this program is one of the most valuable things I've seen anyone do with at-risk youth. She can reach them in a way that we really can't. It's brought them together. And the art that she's done with them is not just art. It's looking inside themselves," Budesa said.
Fitton integrates art and writing projects into the program, bringing in guest artists to guide the young women through self-realization and positive self-image exercises. The art supplies are donated by individuals and businesses, such as University Art in Palo Alto, Fitton said.
The girls have drawn self-portraits, filled with energy. Some portraits express self-loathing, others project what they would like to be. Many incorporate images of women doing yoga.
The young women have also created body maps, outlines of their bodies into which they add pictures and words to describe themselves, and they've written positive messages to each other, Fitton said.
Ashley, 18, and Malia, 15, now look at themselves more favorably, they said. Ashley began yoga practice in October when she was still in juvenile hall.
Tall and athletic with long ginger-colored hair, she is upbeat, eyes sparkling.
"People say how they are really feeling. At the end (of yoga) they do a closing, expressing how you feel, and you change at the end," she said.
Malia concurred. Her face is soft, contradicting the tattooed symbols on her wrist that signifies her gang affiliation. She used to have difficulty managing anger and talking to people. Yoga and art have helped her to feel more relaxed around people and comfortable with herself, she said.
"When you draw it out," she said of her self-portrait, "it makes you feel like a beautiful person inside and out."
"We're teaching the practice of yoga -- stressing balance, breathing, focus and centering -- and trying to bring them to accountability to self, others and the community. ... (We're) bringing in breath work and meditation and making it practical -- taking it from the mat out into the world," Fitton said.
"When you have a court date, do some breathing techniques. You can do backbends for energy. It's a natural antidepressant."
Fitton began working with young women while at UCSF. In clinical practice, she saw young women struggle with having regrettable sex, self-loathing and depression and committing crimes.
At the time, she was also looking inside herself, studying meditation to fill a spiritual void. Yoga's precepts for living nonviolently, contentedly and without greed appealed to her as ways of teaching troubled girls referred from the Oregon juvenile justice system or foster care in Ashland. She developed the model for The Art of Yoga Project while there in 1998.
The curriculum came out of her own issues as a teen and 20-something, when she struggled with body image and the need to be impossibly thin and successful, she said. Yoga and journaling -- writing her thoughts and feelings -- helped get her beyond her own self-loathing.
"I want them to think, 'How are you stealing from yourselves?'" she said.
Fitton said she brings the same practice she used with the San Francisco 49ers when working with them at YogaSource in Palo Alto.
"(Yoga) breaks them down and gets rid of some of those pretenses and bravado, which is also found in gangs and also connects with the deepest part of themselves," she said.
Emotions sometimes spill onto the mats. In the stressful atmosphere of incarceration, someone will invariably have a meltdown in the classroom, Budesa said.
Then, one of the girls will yell, "Ommmm! Do an ommm!"
"And they will clench their fists and do it," she said.
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WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez Trolled by PAC with 'Climate Alarmist' Saying We Should Eat Babies
Jonathan Swift first suggested baby-eating in "A Modest Proprosal" as a way to deal with poverty rates in Europe. It was the first use of satire. A little English Literature trivia for your Friday morning. With that, the Lyndon LaRouche PAC sent in a lady with a rather convincing portrayal of a lunatic climate alarmist to talk to AOC, saying we should eat babies to save the planet. Watch:
LaRouchePAC trolls AOC, AOC doesn't rule out eating babies. #EatTheBabies https://t.co/bD9ThZVcGO— Lyndon LaRouche PAC (@Lyndon LaRouche PAC)1570153868.0
Now though we mock Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's intellectual prowess, doesn't it seem to you she also believes this person is legitimate crazy?
A solid performance by this actress.
There's some basis to this lady's "satirical" display. Climate alarmist zealots have said we have too many people, that to have babies is possibly irresponsible (heck, even AOC suggested this one), that Earth's clock is ticking, and maybe to save ourselves we should eat people. Here:
- Environmentalists Openly Blaming People with 'Too Many Children' for Climate Change
- VIDEO: AOC Questions if It's Still Okay to Have Children. Because Climate Change
- Environmentalists: ‘Babies are Bad for Earth!’ No, But Sh*t-Talking Tree-Huggers Are
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Throws a Tantrum Because People Aren't Taking Her Green New Deal Seriously
- Scientist Wants Us to Eat Each Other to Save the Planet
So yes, while the Lyndon LaRouche PAC is using satire to make a point about the silliness of climate alarmism... they're threading the satirical needle here. We're not that far off from some environmentalist dinglebutt from taking this satirical suggestion seriously.
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Daniele Sciolla, Italian electronic music composer from Cuneo, will release his new single STNDBM with Bad Panda Records on 2nd February 2015. The track trailer is a live video recorded in the studio, available to watch
The artist released his first EP, “Sinthesi” in April 2012 with Quantum Bit Net label; since then he has taken part in European tours, playing in cities such as Berlin, Paris, Rome, Lepzig, Lyon, Turin and festivals such as Heineken Balaton Sound. He won the Sziget DJ contest in 2012 and the Marte Live contest in 2014. His first single “Old Room” was selected as the soundtrack for the Nitro Circus episode on 9th August. Bad Panda Records is an international label with signed artists from the UK, Japan, Germany, France and the USA. Populous, Indian Wells and Theatre Of Delays have also recently released works through them.
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Tell us something about your characters in the movie?
Sugandha: I play Anika in the film. She is very complex and layered. She's not simple, neither is she perfect, a very rare kind of girl. She is not just the foil to the main lead but also a very powerful part. She is a very strong character.
Arjun: I play a character called Dev, he is a young man who owns a small coffee business in Bangalore with his mother, and they used to own a coffee plantation which they had to sell off when he was young. His heart broke in love and that has made him very jaded, disillusioned and disinterested. He doesn't have anything to do with the world and he believes that the world has nothing in it for him. He is someone who kind of wants to take up penance and rid himself of all the worldly desires until one day he is forced to go back to the coffee plantation. There he realizes that its now owned by the very person who broke his heart.
As you both have worked together previously, did that help out in brewing the chemistry for this movie?
Sugandha: We were much young when we worked together in My Name Is Khan and even at that time it was such a large crew, lots of people on the sets, so Arjun and I used to pretty much hangout with each other and then we went Sky diving. It was an absolutely crazy experience. The person you sky dive with you can do anything with them, because it's a matter of trust when you do something so adventurous. Arjun might not be my 3 AM friend but I am very comfortable working with him.
Arjun: Yes, I agree, we already shared a certain amount of comfort level. We had enjoyed working together in My Name is Khan and in fact when the script came to me I recommended Sugandha for this film. It always helps if you already share a certain comfort level with someone you know who can bring the best performance from you. The rapport on screen is obviously between the characters but off screen as well we share a great rapport, we are good friends.
Sugandha: Its very main stream and commercial. Those definitions are completely changing in the industry. It's releasing in the US as well as here. This whole thing of big films and small films, it's just an industry terminology. But when the audience comes to watch they don't care what money is spent, they just want to be entertained. It might not have big stars, none of us are at that place where we have that sort of fan following but we know for a fact that independent cinema now has a clear and strong voice.
Arjun: To be honest the only thing that isn't main-stream about coffee bloom is the fact that it does not have song and dance numbers but the story is very strong. I don't know how to classify this but it has a commercial potential. A story is a story and that's exactly what makes me take up a film. I don't think about a film in terms of main stream cinema or art film. I don't hold classifications in my mind. So when a script comes to me I read the script and if I connect with the character and if I feel that this character can enrich me as a person then that's all that takes me to make the decision. With every film I like to challenge myself to do something different from what I have done before.
What do you think the audience can expect from this movie?
Sugandha: It's a relationship drama. The film is going to remind you of that first love, that first kiss. There are a lot of things that people can relate to. It's the kind of relationship everybody goes through being loved, being hurt, losing someone you loved and fighting for love so it's darkly romantic. A very simple story and it's been told very honestly by a bunch of us. Everybody should go and watch it.
Arjun: I think the audience can expect a very nice, beautiful and a very different kind of story, some excellent performances and some very good writing. They can expect to enjoy. The coffee plantations are showcased very well, something that's not been exposed a lot in Indian cinema.
Sugandha: Arjun is fantastic, it's very inspiring to see him handle his career the way he does, and he does so many independent films. He is all about the script and he has an excellent work ethic. So professionally I think Arjun's draft is very inspiring and I am looking forward to see how this film turns out for him.
Arjun: I would just like to tell her to not to change. I think she is a great actor, a good person a great friend and just stay exactly how she is.
What are your future projects.
Sugandha: I have Tere Bin Laden 2, then I have a film called Jugni, then I have Inam by Mr. Santosh.
Arjun: I have a film called Couching Tiger Manu. I play Manu, here again for the first time I am doing comedy in a lead role. Then there is Angry Indian Goddess and 'Waiting' with Naseer Saab and Kalki.
How far this coffee will render its taste among the audience will be decided only after the release. We wish the team of Coffee Bloom all the very best. Coffee Bloom hits the theatres on 6th March, 2015.
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**WARNING: Some portions of this post may be a little TMI. If you are sensitive to bathroom-related offenses I suggest you stop reading here**
At ten o’clock in the evening, Austin and I boarded an overnight, 12-hour bus to the Oaxacan coast. I didn’t go into the situation expecting complete comfort, but the next 24 hours were so comically unlucky, that I just had to write about it.
It started a few hours into the bus ride. Most of the buses we had been taking were blasting the a/c and uncomfortably cold, so as I settled into my seat and noted the lack of blowing air I felt okay, even happy that I wouldn’t spend the ride shivering as I usually did. I fell asleep almost immediately and awoke a few hours later drenched in sweat. Not only was the air not blowing coldly on my forehead like it usually did, it wasn’t blowing at all. Austin was asleep in the chair next to me. I changed positions over and over again trying to get comfortable. I leaned my head up against the cool glass for respite and popped in my headphones. This was probably karma for complaining so much about the chilly mountain air back in San Cristobal, I decided. Eventually I fell again into a sweaty sleep.
A few hours later I awoke, this time unbearably hot. The bus was parked in a station while the driver took a break. I figured the reason that the bus was so hot was because it had been off for a little while. I considered asking the bus driver to turn up the a/c when he returned, but no one else seemed to be bothered so I decided against it. Just as I thought I would get off to get some air the driver hopped back into his seat and we headed on our way. I settled back into my chair.
I couldn’t sleep after that. I spent hours staring into the dark Mexican countryside, sweating, smelling, starting to feel sick from the heat. Around three o’clock I had to pee. Austin was sleeping so deeply that I couldn’t wake him, so I literally had to climb over him to get to the aisle.
I made my way more gracefully than I anticipated to the back and turned the lavatory handle. The door wouldn’t open. I pushed. I pulled. I turned the handle in every direction. I checked to see if the occupied light was on. It wasn’t.
Meanwhile a hippie-looking guy with a bushy beard watched with a crooked, sleepy smile. I tried to ask him how to open the door. Maybe he didn’t understand me, maybe he was just an asshole. Either way instead of responding he simply closed his eyes and let his head drop to his chest as if taken over by a sudden bout of lethargy.
I struggled a few minutes more before the bus took a turn that nearly through me into the sleeping-hippie-asshole. At that point I gave up and headed back to my seat. I wistfully hoped the driver would make another stop soon. It wouldn’t happen.
When I got back to our row Austin was situated in such a way that there was little chance of my regaining the seat without quite a bit of awkward maneuvering. The two seats on the other side of the aisle were unoccupied so I decided to sit there instead. Much to my delight, upon sitting down I was met immediately by a cold stream of steady air. The a/c in the bus had been on the entire time – it was simply my seat that hadn’t been working. I chuckled simultaneously at my misfortune and subsequent luck, but soon I was cold, and my blanket was tucked under the seat clear on the other side of Austin and his somnolent mountain range. The cold intensified my need to pee as I squirmed in my seat, straining for a position that might take some weight off my bladder while keeping my limbs from turning blue. It wasn’t to be.
Finally the sun started to rise. I decided to take a second shot at opening that lavatory door. I figured with the added light I could see better and discover whatever latch or instruction I had missed before. We were in the mountains now, and the road was windy and steep. I purposefully waited for a straight section and then bounded down the aisle. Three-quarters of the way down I was met with a very long, sleepy stranger who had positioned his legs so that they lay across the aisle and took up all four seats. I considered attempting to climb over him but the movement of the bus made it nearly impossible to do so without falling on top of another sleeping passenger.
“Permiso,” I said quietly, trying to wake only him and not his neighbors. Nothing. I said it a little louder. Still nothing. I tapped his legs. He stirred but never opened his eyes. Finally I threw manners to the wind and gave him a steady kick. He woke, gave me a wide-eyed, offended glare, and withdrew his legs so that I could pass. Whatever, I thought to myself. It’s not like he was a particularly accommodating guy.
I struggled again with the door, but this time with more force and the help of a sharp right turn and an elbow I got it open. As soon as I was inside the bus started leering from side to side violently. We must have been heading down some particularly tight switchbacks and I simply could not stay on the seat. But there was no stopping me now.
I peed and peed and peed. Everywhere.
By the looks of the small space I wasn’t the only one who had had trouble. Every surface of that lavatory was wet with what I sincerely hoped was water but knew by the stench was probably something less sanitary. After adding my own contribution to the mess I stood up to make an attempt at getting clean. But that stupid toilet lid that had been so difficult to stay on just a moment ago refused to let me go and slid stickily along my derriere until we both stood upright.
The bus lurched and I fell forward, pants around my ankles. Suddenly the lights went off. I assumed this meant the door had unlocked itself and frantically reached towards to handle to avoid a situation that might involve the sleeping-hippie-asshole getting an eyeful. No matter what I did or how I turned the handle the light wouldn’t go back on.
The bus turned and I hit the opposite wall hard. At this point I abandoned all attempt at cleanliness, pulled my pants around a very wet backside, and made a move for the door. Just as I touched the latch the light came back on. Panicked, I thought I may be locked in, but it turns out the light and the lock had no connection after all because the door easily opened. It was at that point that I realized I had yet to flush the toilet. Reluctantly, I turned back towards the little room. I had peed so much that the previously empty bowl was now full almost to the rim. It was kind of incredible actually. I looked around. There was no obvious button or lever. I pushed and pulled anything that might empty that toilet, but nothing happened. I recalled from previous bus rides that unlocking the door usually caused the toilet to flush. But here I was, door open, sleeping-hippie-asshole at my back, and the damned thing wasn’t flushing. I looked outside to the occupied light. It was on. It seemed that the locking mechanism wasn’t actually connected to the occupied light, or the lavatory light, or the flushing toilet, or anything that it was supposed to be connected to at all. The bus continued to move as I lost my balance again and again. I hit my head on the door only to turn around and see the sleeping-hippie-asshole laughing, at which point I decided it wouldn’t be all the bad if that toilet bowl overflowed with all the movement and got him a little wet. I gave up, closed the door, and headed back down the aisle.
I didn’t even stop when I met the man sprawled again across the aisle. I simply walked straight into him, hard, and he got the message. The bus was moving so quickly now that I fell into almost every single seat along the way, awaking passenger after passenger and collecting numerous nasty glares. Finally I made it back to my row, and contemplated whether I should choose the cold seat or the hot seat. As not to disturb Austin I decided to go with the a/c, and finally managed a bit of shivering sleep.
I awoke just as we neared our destination, covered now in both my blanket and jacket. What a sweet guy that boyfriend of mine is. Groggy and hungry we set out into the bright sun-lit streets to find our last method of transportation to the small town we were headed to. We ended up jumping into the back of a truck with fifteen other people, but for ten pesos who could complain?
A and I both secured coveted bench seats while people crowded into the bed. Even though the bench was full and no one else seemed to be having any trouble I simply could not keep my seat and slipped repeatedly from one side to the other every time the truck slowed down or sped up. I wondered if my bottom was still lubricated from my earlier, slippery bathroom experience. An older Mexican man sat next to me for the majority of the trip and each time I grabbed the seat in an attempt not to slide into him I would, invariably but accidentally touch his butt. At first he was polite and pretended not to notice, but eventually he started smiling at me. I hoped he was laughing at this dumb gringo and her slick bum and not thinking that I was coming on to him. For once I was thankful for my lack of language skills.
Finally we reached our destination and made ourselves comfortable in a wonderful, seaside room. As I unpacked I discovered three earrings and my only bracelet were missing. Later when I checked my wallet all of my pesos – and since I had just gone to the ATM there were about 6,000, roughly US$500 – were gone. I had been robbed, likely at the hotel we had stayed in our last night in San Cristobal.
To make things worse there was no ATM in the town we were staying in, which meant another ride in the back of a truck to a bigger city. The thief had left all of my credit cards, American cash, and two pairs of cheap earrings – which told me she (the missing jewelry makes me assume it was a woman) was not desperate, just greedy. She also left my most valuable items – iPod cords (my iPod had been with me, thankfully) that could have been sold easily, and my beloved computer. Once again I took this as a sign that this person wasn’t really in need, she was just a lazy thief. Still, I was thankful for that. I don’t know what I would have done if I had lost my computer. It was a valuable lesson in laziness myself – Austin had kept his valuables well hidden and lost nothing.
I was upset at the loss of the money and jewelry – almost all of the stolen items had been gifts from Austin, and I had worked really hard for that money. In any other situation this added on top of the stresses of the day may have been too much for me to handle. But sipping on a glass of rum, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a beautiful, purple sunset with my best friend, it didn’t seem so bad.
All of those things were replaceable. Austin will give me more gifts. I have more money in the bank. I had everything I needed and an amazing view to contemplate that. I wondered about the thief, about the sleeping-hipping-asshole, about the rude man blocking the aisle with his lengthy bulk, about the bus operator who hadn’t bothered to fix the broken a/c shaft above my seat, or the locking mechanisms in the bus’s bathroom door. I wondered about where they all were in this moment, and the stresses of the day melted away as it all became clear: it didn’t really matter where they were, none of them could possible be as happy as me.
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In spite of anticipated deep budget cuts from both the State of Texas and the federal government, Texas AgriLife Research and Extension, as well as the Texas Forest Service and Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory — all part of the Texas A&M University System — will continue to serve the state’s farmers, ranchers, landowners and consumers as they always have.
Mark Hussey, vice chancellor and dean, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, expects as much as a 16 percent budget reduction from the state and a possible 10 percent or greater cut in federal funding.
Along with Director of AgriLife Extension Ed Smith and Director of AgriLife Research Craig Nessler, Hussey recently discussed with Southwest Farm Press the challenges faced with budget reductions.
“These cuts will create challenges as we go forward,” he says. “But the mission of (Texas A&M AgriLife) agriculture will stay the same and we will continue to fulfill that mission.”
Hussey says he’s working with all four divisions to find ways to streamline programs and increaseefficiency. “We’re making certain we communicate with each other,” and are looking for ways to cooperate “as we have always done. We will work to insure a minimal impact on food, feed and fiber production.”
Hussey says reductions, insofar as possible, will be “across the board,” instead of targeted to specific programs.
Nessler says some research programs may be re-examined to determine if they remain cost-effective and necessary for production agriculture in the state.
“We know we face a reduction in funding,” Smith says. The options are to increase income or make cuts, but, “A tax increase is not expected.”
He says absorbing deep cuts will affect operations but not the overall mission. “We can’t absorb these cuts without hurting our infrastructure. And 90 percent of our budget goes to personnel.”
He hopes to minimize personnel losses as much as possible by altering the way Extension delivers programs and services.
“We will request that some constituents pay a very modest fee for educational programs,” Smith says. He emphasizes that fees will be “very modest,” and will not come close to recouping the cost of an Extension seminar or conference. Those fees, he says, will help maintain the level of education programs to which farmers, ranchers and urban users have been accustomed.
He says delivery systems also may change, especially for urban audiences. “We expect to use more technology to reach people. We will rely on the Web to provide information, and we will investigate opportunities to use communications and technology to be more effective and efficient.”
Smith says combining some agricultural production meetings may also conserve resources. “We may combine two county production meetings, for instance. In rural areas, we will continue to work through traditional education platforms, meetings, etc.; we will just be more efficient.”
Extension may rely on more volunteers to help accomplish its mission, he says.
Nessler says AgriLife Research may have funding opportunities not available to other agencies. “We have options to look for alternate funding to replace government reductions. We look for industry partners to help with research priorities.”
It’s not a new strategy; for example, Texas AgriLife research has worked through seed companies in the past to distribute varieties. And more recently, researchers have worked with energy companies to evaluate bioenergy sources and production techniques.
“We may use industry partners to move technology — germplasm, for instance — into the marketplace,” Nessler says. Texas AgriLife researchers work with a lot of variety development, but “do not control all the traits producers want. We participate with corporate partners so producers will benefit.”
Researchers will be working with industry on Texas problems and Texas solutions, but also on national and international efforts.
Nessler says the cooperative efforts allow AgriLife researchers to develop new products and systems with corporate support, while “retaining the credibility” that end users trust. “Everybody wins.”
Reminding legislators of the importance of agriculture to the nation’s economy and security and the crucial role agriculture research has played in increasing productivity and efficiency remains a challenge, he says.
“We can’t allow others to dictate price and availability of essential commodities. That would be a big mistake. I hope legislators recognize the importance of supporting agricultural research and education.”
Smith says he has a lot of faith and trust in legislators in Austin and Washington, and asks that they look at agricultural budget cuts fairly. “If we are treated fairly and equitably, we will not complain. We just don’t want to be targeted with unwarranted cuts.
“These are not the first cuts we’ve made — we had big cuts in 2003, so we have already taken all the fat out of our budgets.”
He said he was not surprised at the proposed reductions. “But, it puts more stress on moving forward with things we are already doing. We are people- and service-oriented, so we will continue to do the best we can. We will still be Extension — our programs will not look much different.”
Nessler says needs for agricultural research continue, despite budget shortfalls. Water issues are critical throughout much of Texas, he notes, and “We need research to keep agriculture viable with less water availability. We will continue to do the research we need, but we may not use as many research sites.”
AgriLife Research and Extension will continue to work closely together—developing information and new products, disseminating it to users and then using information gathered from Extension to direct research to complete the circle.
“We conduct research the people want,” Nessler says. “But, we also look long-term and conduct basic research for future needs.”
Hussey says students “who want to make a difference,” should consider agriculture. Apparently they are. “Our enrollment is up,” he says.
Nessler says agriculture needs “the best and the brightest — we’ve always attracted them, but we need more. Agriculture is a way to help people.” The late Norman Borlaug is a perfect example, he says. “He saved more lives than any medical research. Agriculture is a noble profession.”
He says people involved in agriculture are, by nature, optimistic.
Government funding for agriculture is a sound investment, Hussey says, offering an “unbelievable 30 percent return on investment. That’s a key message to our legislators. They also should remember that agriculture accounts for 9 percent of our gross domestic product and one in five jobs.
“Agriculture is extremely important to the Texas economy. We have to convey that message and continue to talk about the impact our programs have.”
Other agricultural schools also face stiff budget cuts. Hussey says, and Texas A&M is “indebted to Texas farmers and ranchers for their support.”
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A NEW carriage will grace the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway in 2022.
Ruth is the last carriage to arrive in the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project that started in 2016. Built by the engineering team at Festiniog Railway Company, 'Ruth' is a beautiful semi-enclosed Directors bespoke carriage.
With extra head room, comfortable padded seats inside for eight people in two separate compartments and semi-open ‘balcony’ seating with a roof for two on each end, it is also the first carriage at the Railway to have USB speakers. It has sliding partition panels in the middle splitting the space into two separate internal compartments or it can be hired as a whole carriage for up to 12 people.
The elegant new carriage has been transported to her new home at Ravenglass, marking a big milestone in the ongoing carriage upgrade programme for the heritage Railway.
The carriage is also wheelchair accessible with double opening front doors on each compartment.
The carriage has been named in memory of the Honourable Mrs Ruth Adorian, former company Director and well-known local campaigner for disabled access to public spaces.
Georgina Townsend, daughter of Mrs Adorian, said: “My mother was the youngest daughter of Lord Wakefield of Kendal and a Director of Lake District Estates for over 50 years. She was devoted to serving all the many facets of the company and would have been absolutely delighted with ‘Ruth’ and very proud of the high standards of craftsmanship it represents.”
Ruth features two wheelchair accessible compartments including fold-down tables inside to provide flexible spaces. This is a fitting tribute to Mrs Adorian who was keen on incorporating accessibility wherever possible after fighting with Motor Neurone Disease for the last 12 years of her life.
Rachel Bell, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Lake District Estates, said: “We carefully designed Ruth to be wheelchair accessible as we wanted to ensure that all visitors have the option to experience a wonderful first-class journey. We are so pleased that we can now extend our popular carriage hire gift experiences to wheelchair users too.”
Ms Bell said; “Our exclusive ‘Ruth Lakeland Hamper experience’ can now be purchased online to book from Spring 2022 and includes a return journey in the exquisite Ruth carriage, plus a Lakeland Hamper filled with lots of delicious local treats and railway souvenirs – it’s the perfect last-minute Christmas gift for loved ones or a treat for yourself to enjoy in the New Year."
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As you know, many projects bundling libs (including source code of 3rd party libs). For example, SuperTuxKart bundles angelscript, bullet, enet, glew, irrlicht, jpeglib, libpng, wiiuse, zlib. All of this libs package in my favorite distro Fedora.
As Fedora maintainer I need to check what changed in bundled libs code, if nothing – write patch to use system lib, if few changes – write patch to use system lib and report bug against this lib in Fedora, if big changes – try to understand what changed, why it’s not in upstream, create FPC ticket and they will accept bundle – use bundle. If all devs will allow to use system libs – this will be great (0 A.D. and Xonotic does this). Yes, this is also cross-platform games.
In CMake I need to write custom FindSomething.cmake and fix some things in CMakeLists.txt. Providing switch between system and bundled sources is not easy. For example, in stuntrally to unbundle ~ 50% of libs I should Showing 49 changed files with 238 additions and 108 deletions. I hate it.
In Autotools I never tried to do this, I think I will kill myself if will try.
With Meson it’s really simple. Meson is designed to be simple for developers, maintainers and fast. Hi to m4 and that black magic.
I don’t want to write more here, please read manual at official meson wiki. Much better to see real example.
Please do not hesitate to contact us via IRC (#mesonbuild on freenode) or send patches/issues via GitHub (https://github.com/jpakkane/meson)
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2020-03-29T06:55:58Z
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Heritage meets modern in the historic Janion building. In Victoria’s exciting Old Town district, enjoy hip tapas bars, waterfront dining, brewpubs, indie fashion & decor boutiques, art studios & coffee shops steps from your door. Explore parks, museums, walk along the Inner Harbour or over the blue bridge. Amenities & more adventures are close by for you or your guests/tenants. This turnkey condo is vacation or long term rentable. A great investment for this current West Coast Vacation boom! Spacious bright & very private condo w/blackout blinds. Offering high ceilings, oak floors, glass & tile bathroom, deluxe integrated kitchen, comfortable wall bed that disappears in the day, insuite laundry & a sep storage locker & floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the shimmering city. The building offers gym, bike & kayak storage & water access, plus a fantastic roof top patio & kitchen to take in the full beauty of the city & waterways. Discounted property taxes. Don’t miss out. It’s a beauty.
456 Pandora Ave # M05, Victoria BC V8W 0E3
Annual Tax Amount
Elevator, Furnished, Storage
Balcony/Patio, Outdoor Kitchen
Entrance on Pandora down south side of building.
Listing by Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Listing information last updated: Tue Nov 24 2020 14:25:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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2020-11-25T11:27:14Z
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4-H Mountain Horse Camp
This year the 4-H Mountain Horse Camp will be held from June 23 - June 29. Camp is held at Stone Cellar in the Crystal Basin in the beautiful El Dorado National Forest. The dates of camp were moved up earlier to avoid conflict with State Fair for those that want to do both.
Cost of Mountain Horse Camp is $195. This covers the lodging and members' food.
You must provide your own horse, tack, food and transportation for your horse.
Don't miss out on an exciting project with once in a lifetime views, riding and friends.
Please contact Shawn Hutchinson at MountainHorseCamp@gmail.com.
Additional information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/193316014616794/
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2020-07-02T08:24:38Z
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Ask Someone Who Recently Visited Calgary
Jane, you recently went to Calgary for a folk festival. Is that a sentence I never thought I’d be saying to you?
Ha! Is it? Well, the lineup looked half “huh” and half “Beirut/Iron and Wine/Blitz the Ambassador,” you know? Like, I get it. Plus, you already know this about me, but I go iiiin for a music festival. It is my natural habitat, or was. This one was very, very different! “Countries are Different” could be the slogan for this trip.
So yeah, I spent four days in and out of the Calgary Folk Music Festival. There were six stages spread out over the lovely little Prince’s Island situated just north of downtown — and by “just” I mean yards. Calgary is a totally walkable city. Anyway, they made the festival kind of interesting by not only having everyone do one or two solo shows over the course of the long weekend, but also most musicians participated in multiple “workshops” which were basically jam sessions with other acts. I liked those the best since you could sit in one place and see a handful of musicians you’ve never heard of rather than running from tent to tent. Here’s a terrible-sounding video I took of my favorite workshop. Rae Spoon is the singer, this dude Shad is a guitarist and rapper, Shooglenifty is the unfortunately named duo with the fiddle and I think mandolin over on the end? And then there were a few other people whose names I didn’t catch. Oh, but first, why is the sound so bad? Well, there’s a “no standing” rule at the festival so that everyone can see — which is like WHAT? NO STANDING AT A CONCERT? Countries are Different. — and I had to perch off to the side which was near the speakers. Some tents had tiny, signed, gated “Dancing Areas” on the sides. Anyway, listen to Rae Spoon’s voice (and here’s a studio version of this incredible song):
I could just listen to this all day. Rae was definitely the best thing that happened to me in Calgary.
Were there hot guys? Hot girls?
I actually fact-checked this with other out-of-towners, and we all agree: Yes. I theorize that folks in Calgary are generally taller and more fit that the rest of the planet. Not sure if or why that’s true, but it seemed true. If you’ll allow me to make some more oversimplified, judgy, sweeping generalizations: I’ve found in my Canadian travels/living that there are two “looks” up there that really stand out to a foreigner: “Big Oil Money” and “Funky Activewear.” The former are rich, beautiful women in proper suits and heels — but wearing a little too much makeup — and men in dress shirts and boot cut jeans with those big embroidered pockets. That kind of kills it for the dudes, who are generally chiseled, broad-shouldered, and well-groomed. The accent can be confusing. I met a number of straight, married dads that I had pegged wrong at first, ifyouknowwhatImean. And then the latter look is like when you wear Lululemon to the office, and everywhere else. And cropped cargo pants. And backpacks. And Crocs. Very active! There are definitely regions of other countries where you see these looks side-by-side, but it’s a Canada-wide phenomenon, according to this unaccredited anthropologist.
Best/worst things you ate?
Calgary, along with every other large city (they have a million people in Calgary!) in North America, is on the whole “farm to table” bandwagon. (Dear Servers Everywhere, Especially LA: You can stop saying “Have you visited our restaurant before? No? Well, we do things a little differently from other restaurants: we’re what’s called “farm to table” and…blah blah blah.”) So I had some damn good salads, like this beet one at Charcut with house-made goat cheese and a free shot of beer that I can’t remember what it was called but the Beer Sommelier (a thing?) told me it would be great and it was. Nothing revolutionary, but delicious and fresh.
The broccoli and quinoa fritters and the bison burger at this restaurant called River Cafe that everyone kept saying was a “good place to lunch when someone else is paying,” were delectable. And I loved a newish tapas joint called Ox & Angela, even though they put this in my drink:
Like a lot of cities in Canada, Calgary goes kind of INSANE with the outdoor seating during their short summer, so it feels hustle-bustley because everyone is sitting outdoors and waits for those tables can take hours. It stays light out in the summer until nearly 11 P.M., too. I looked up the average sunset and technically it’s more like 9 P.M., but I think that’s just when the sun hits the horizon. After that it sort of hovers there feeling like dusk until you are drunker than you meant to be. And in Canada most drinks are very carefully measured, which can be annoying, but cocktail lists at the better restaurants offer a few different sizes along with the number of ounces of liquor or wine in each.
At the other end of the spectrum, Calgary recently permitted food trucks, so those are a big deal right now. There were a bunch at the festival and someone recommended I try the pulled pork sandwich on a maple donut at Jelly, but it came out on an un-sweet, unglazed donut, so that was a let-down. Still delicious, if only I hadn’t been expecting frosting on my sandwich.
Describe one person there who kind of epitomized the entire experience. Like what were they wearing, how were they BEING, etc.
Everyone at the folk festival kept talking about what a young city Calgary is, but how it’s kind of expensive to live there, so people hustle. And also the attendees at the fest were so nice and humble and unassuming and earnest. And a lot like the show Portlandia. (Don’t worry, I ran that by them and they mostly agreed.) So I’m going to choose Kelsey Fraser who was a delightful person to talk to — very quietly and giggly — while she drew and painted my portrait.
Kelsey is a recent art school grad from another town, which is why Calgary is such a youthful place: apparently everyone from surrounding areas moves here after graduation because there are jobs. It was the last day of the festival when I met her and I was wearing a T-shirt I’d gotten for free at another festival — I’d given up by this point and just wore jeans and sneakers IF YOU CAN BELIEVE IT — and of course she focused on the message of the free T-shirt. Adorable. She wanted me to tell you that the rosy cheeks are her signature and not my actual makeup. And that she’s in an arts collective galled Magpie & Friends. They put birds on a lot of things.
Did you know where Calgary was before you went? BE HONEST. I ask because I thought it was … somewhere it is not. Haha. (I’m an idiot.)
I did, because I’ve lived in Canada. If you had asked me if I knew where any other city on Earth was, I’d have said, “I did, because I’m a geography wiz,” which is also true, but the reason I answered the way I did is because if you spend a significant amount of time in Canada, you spend a significant amount of time talking about Canada. Everyone there knows everything there is to know about all the other major Canadian cities: all the industry, all the politics, all the dramas. I think that’s because of the size: Canada contains a manageable amount of people and information. The flip side is that then Canadians assume folks from the States care as much about our politics and stuff, and we don’t, so we seem stupid and disinterested. Which we are? Anyway, so yeah, I’d heard a thing or two about Calgary. (Which is, if you didn’t know, a bit north of western Montana in Alberta. It’s where the dudes in Lonesome Dove would’ve ended up if they kept going north for a few more months.)
Briefly summarize Calgary’s history.
I’m not looking it up; this is all what I gathered/assumed from talking to people: Calgary is a very young city in another sense: it was formed sometime in the 1880s or 1890s? Alberta is oil country, so that’s the foundation. That and cattle. There’s a festival every summer called Stampede which is all about cowboy stuff — they celebrated their 100th anniversary this year. And Calgary has a young, hip, Muslim mayor, Naheed Nenshi, who has a donut named after him. According to everyone, he’s the best and the opposite of Toronto’s mayor who is supposedly “a dumb Chris Christie.” Ta-da! Calgary.
Did you make any new friends?
I think this shy girl Caitlyn who is from Brooklyn would maybe meet me for a glass of wine if I asked her next time I’m in New York. You can see her in this DRAMATIC FOOTAGE I captured during a rafting trip. We were prepared for rapids, but instead it was mostly calm and a family of ducks followed us the last few miles.
What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while you were there?
When I picture Calgary I picture like a very clean field with nice clean buildings around it. That’s probably stupid. Tell me something TWISTED about it.
That’s not far off. It’s super clean and the city part is new and shiny and compact and then there is green stuff everywhere, for now. See?:
And also they have these nice things on the sidewalk grates so your heels don’t get stuck in them:
But, okay, you want twisted? Everyone and everything in Calgary has a major guilt complex about the oil and natural gas industry. The money makes the city lovely and gives everyone jobs and houses — though those cost a ton — but it also just feels terrible to be a part of it, you know? Like to the Earth and humanity and whatever. So, for example, the Folk Festival accepts funds from these energy companies, but they do their best to make the festival super eco-friendly to offset it. There was no bottled water sold at the fest, just refilling stations. Some of the tents were solar-powered. There were trash and recycling and COMPOSTING bins. The neatest thing were the plates: you gave a $2 deposit for a real plate and then got your money back upon return.
So yeah, everyone was extra-proud of how eco-friendly and sustainable everything was and that was really nice. The closest I’ve seen here in the states is that “50 empty cups for a cup of beer” cleanup program they have at Lollapalooza. I’m not sure they still do that though because no one in the U.S. brags about that sort of thing for very long.
The best thing about Calgary is:
They have a huge Holt Renfrew and it is glorious.
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If there’s any chance you want a seat at the upcoming March 14 tequila dinner at the Mayan Café, stop reading and call 502-566-0651. Seats are that few and the $60 per person meal warrants it.
When I spoke Tuesday with Anne Shadle, partner and general manager at the Yucatan cuisine restaurant, she said reservations rolled in so quickly she scrambled to arrange for two seatings — one at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. — to accommodate demand. It appears she might have needed a second day for the dinner, not just a second seating.
And why, precisely, is a tequila dinner so popular in the middle of Bourbon Country?
“Duh! It’s unique and different and its super cool,” Shadle said with a laugh. “We do wine dinners like a lot of restaurants, but we wanted to do something different that also made sense with our food.”
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Scouting started in 1907 and “Adult Leader Training” as it was later known is almost as old as the Movement itself. Although most of his time was used to spread his ideas and “support the natural growth of Scouting”, BP, in the very early days, also attended to the training of Scoutmasters. He personally conducted two courses, in 1911 and 1912, which consisted of a series of talks during evening sessions. The main lines and characteristics of what was to become “Wood Badge Training” were established as early as 1913. Training was provided through the patrol system and a balanced mix of theory and practice. This however was not formalized into a training pattern.
Only after the First World War, when Scouting resumed its incredible growth, did BP really address himself to the question of adding proper training to the benevolence and enthusiasm of leaders “to make quite certain that when I am gone, the future leaders of Scouting will really understand what it is all about and what my intentions have been”.
To achieve this goal, a programme and a place were necessary. The place, Gilwell Park was found by BP in 1918. Thanks to the generosity of Mr de Bois Maclaren, it became the property of The Scout Association (UK) in 1919, to be developed into a camping ground for Scouts and a training centre for Scout leaders. The first training course started there on 8 September 1919 and was run along the basic lines laid down in 1913. “Aids to Scoutmastership” was also published the same year.
All elements were there to make a complete pattern with a theoretical part to cover the fundamental principles, practice in a one week camp and an administrative part to be completed in the field. From the very beginning, through the place, the method and the quality and personality of those who conducted these courses - including BP himself - Scout leaders had a unique and direct exposure to the not so easily defined ‘Scout spirit’ from which they developed a sense of vision of the role of Scouting, their role in the Movement and a very high level of motivation. Cub Scout training started in 1922 along similar lines and Rover Scout training in 1927.
BP did not go much for certificates or diplomas and those who took training at Gilwell Park received ‘the Wood Badge’ on completion of their course. This consisted of two wooden beads. The first Wood Badges were made from beads taken from a necklace that had belonged to a Zulu chief named Dinizulu, which B-P had found during his time in Zuzuland in 1888. On state occasions, Dinizulu would wear a necklace 12 feet long, containing, approximately 1,000 beads made from South African Acacia yellow wood. This wood has a soft central pith, which makes it easy for a rawhide lace to be threaded through from end to end and this is how the 1,000 beads were arranged. The beads themselves in size from tiny emblems to others 4 inches in length. The necklace was considered sacred, being the badge conferred on royalty and outstanding warriors.
When B-P was looking for some token to award to people who went through the Gilwell training course he remembered the Dinizulu necklace and the leather thong given to him by an elderly African at Mafeking. He took two of the smaller beads, drilled them through the centre, threaded them onto the thong and called it the Wood Badge.
This tradition has been maintained throughout the years and in many associations, the Wood Badge is still awarded to Unit Leaders upon completion of their Advanced Training. All this, of course, refers primarily to the development of the Movement in the United Kingdom which - at this stage - can hardly be dissociated from the growth and development of Scouting worldwide. Immediately after the second “International Conference” (now World Conference) in Paris in 1922, a number of delegates crossed the Channel to attend a Scout Course. Gilwell Park had gained an international dimension which, with the agreement of member Associations, it would retain officially for almost fifty years.
During the following years, under the leadership of their “Deputy Camp Chiefs” (DCCs) - who were appointed by the Camp Chief at Gilwell Park - National Associations developed their own training, mainly on the Gilwell model. Indeed this has been a very important contribution to maintaining unity in the Scout Movement and The Scout Association, through Gilwell Park, has rendered invaluable services to World Scouting.
During the first twenty years, however, there was no scheme for training the Deputy Camp Chiefs, that is for training those who trained the Unit Leaders. Potential Deputy Camp Chiefs were simply asked to attend a second Wood Badge Course and so were Group Scout Leaders and Commissioners.
In 1947, an experimental course for Deputy Camp Chiefs of the United Kingdom was held at Gilwell Park. In the years which followed, other associations - notably Canada - held similar courses. But it was not until 1956 that the first official “Training the Team Course”, as it was then known, was held at Gilwell Park under the direction of the Camp Chief. This course was successful and in the following year, the 16th World Conference, held in Cambridge, looked forward “to considerable development along these lines”.
This development took place and the course, which subsequently became known as the “International Training the Team Course”, was held in many parts of the world - usually under the personal direction of the Camp Chief. But, with the passage of time and with the continual growth of the Movement throughout the world, the circumstances and the needs of Associations in the field of Unit Leader Training were constantly changing and becoming increasingly varied. The established training pattern, which had so adequately satisfied the needs of most Associations for a long time, lacked the flexibility necessary to satisfy the widely diverging needs of the rapidly growing number of Associations.
In 1961, the World Training Committee was established as a sub-committee of the World Committee and recommendations were made for the appointment of National Training Commissioners. This was a first move towards the creation of a specific training infrastructure at world level. A few years later, the World Training Committee prepared a comprehensive report on the situation of Adult Leader Training and made suggestions for the introduction of a new policy which was accepted by the 22nd World Conference, in Helsinki in 1969.
The new policy reaffirmed the principle of the voluntary acceptance of a process of co-ordination of the methods of training of Unit Leaders and of those who, in their turn, train them. It was based on the dual principle of unity and flexibility and encouraged National Scout Organizations to develop training schemes to suit their own needs and build up their National Training Teams.
Regional Training Committees were gradually established in all Regions to support National Associations and assist them in the development of a training pattern and the training of trainers. This policy was further completed in 1977 when the 26th World Conference held in Montreal entrusted National Scout Organizations with the responsibility of training their own trainers. After an initial test period, the World Training Committee submitted a positive evaluation report to the World Conference in Dakar which reaffirmed the validity of the policy.
In the meantime, a new version of the “International Training Handbook” was published to assist National Training Commissioners in implementing the policy. The World Scout Bureau - at world and regional levels - provided direct assistance to Associations, to help them develop relevant training patterns, organize their own courses and increase the skills and ability of their trainers.
A document, “Adults in Scouting” was produced at the 32nd World Scout Conference in Paris. The document outlined the basic principles for managing adult resources, which covers, among other things, the training elements of managing adult development. Based on this principles, it became the “World Adult Resources Policy” which was adopted at the 33rd World Scout Conference, in Bangkok, 1993. Hence, Adult Leader Training has become an integral part in the management of adult resources.
This policy emphasises the need to address all aspects of the Management of Adult Resources (recruitment, support and training, follow-up) as an integrated whole and, at the individual level, introduces the concept of a “life cycle of leaders in the Movement” also to be approached as a whole.
In the area of support and training, the policy puts the emphasis on flexibility in training and easy access for all to training opportunities, as well as on the need to take into account the personal development of adult leaders, on equal footing with their functional training (training in the competencies required to fulfil an assigned task).
Under this new approach, the training and support functions of an Association and the role of those who provide support and training are not devalued. They have become a part of bigger whole and the actual range of competencies they cover has been extended considerably with the inclusion of all adult functions within the system and the extension into the personal development of adult leaders.
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They tend to grow straight up at first, developing branches only later in the season
Huge leaves They are glossy purplish or reddish-green and 12-30 in almost 2 ft across !!
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The Voice of One Terror Victim: ‘We Are Being Left On Our Own’
JERUSALEM – Amid conflicting reports on the Israeli government’s intentions to release a fourth wave of Palestinian terrorists as part of peace negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, families of terror victims have not lost hope in their fight against what they believe is a destructive move for Israel, physically and morally.
Protesting in front of the Prime Minister’s office, Gila Molcho, sister of Ian Fienberg, who was hacked to death in Gaza in 1993, told Tazpit News Agency: “Ian’s murderers have already been released. They were sentenced to 90 years; one was let out in the first wave of releases, the other one in the second wave. Someone who was involved was released as part of the deal to release Gilad Shalit. On a personal level, my family has gone through this again and again; we are trying to relearn how to breathe.”
The family’s pain is immense, and yet Gila believes that the issue is much broader and significant than just her personal suffering. “This is much bigger than our personal level, it’s on a national level – how can we give away the most important thing we have – sacred Jewish blood?! We’re giving away our soul as a gesture. My brother believed in justice, he was a lawyer, he worked for people, with people, and he was murdered by a man who knew him, just because he was a Jew. How can we let someone like that out as a gesture, and everything in this country carries on and there’s nothing happening?!”
“Those of us who understand what’s happening either don’t have the energy left or are just powerless to get everybody to get out to the streets and scream that a terrible injustice is being done here. [By letting out terrorists] we’re increasing terror. Those who are let out become celebrities, and the only way to remain a celebrity is to carry on preaching hatred and terror. My kids are telling me that they hear the message that is being sent from our government – that Jewish blood is not important anymore, you can give it away as a gesture, and that is a terrible thing for our youth to hear.”
Molcho believes the entire country should be up in arms on this issue. “So where is everybody?? I want everybody to stop saying ‘Oh, that is terrible injustice but there’s nothing we can do about it,’ and to actually get up out of the chair and go stand in the middle of the street and say, ‘We are not going to let out anymore murderers.’ That is the only way Prime Minister Netanyahu will be able to say ‘my nation is not going to allow this to happen’ and then maybe it won’t happen.”
The pain, Molcho says, is enormous: “On a personal level, the families… are being left on our own. I mean, everybody carries on with their life and we have to somehow deal with this on our own.”
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Charles Brown, an American detective writer, went through the airport doors and headed to the open taxi’s door. A man in an elegant dark suit was standing next to it and smiling at him. For a second Charles glanced at him and was bewildered with his attractive face of typical national features. He shacked his hand and sat to the car. That was not an easy trip for him, crossing the ocean, but, first of all, he was a real adventurer who was eager to write a new book and he has already found a perfect place for his crime scene- Castle of Diósgyőr located in Miskolc, Hungary.
The name “Hungary” (or Magyarorszag in Hungarian) may originate from the Medieval Latin Hungary, which is translated as the “Land of Huns”. Another source states that the name is derived from the Turkish words meaning “ten arrows” or “ten people”. I guess, it is pretty fair, as the population of the whole Hungary for today is circa 10 million people. Not much, I agree. Only in Kyiv, as I know, population is more than 5 million, you can compare! Hungary was part of the Celtic world, later the Roman Empire. Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe. It was founded in 896 before France and Germany became separate entities. How about that? In the picture above you can see the map dated 1301-1382 and you definitely pay attention that it is very different from nowadays. Hungary was a large country with a seaside and huge territory in the heart of Europe. What about now? Look at the map and compare, perhaps you will be disappointed as well as many Hungarian nationalists who still dream of seeing their country in its full-scale original size. Then they can enjoy lovely Adriatic seaside and many oxygen-rich forests of the Carpathian mountain ridge.
When Charles came out of his car he was impressed with the majesty and beauty of the Castle of Diósgyőr. From the first breath he knew he chose a right place for his next book. He quickly asked his Hungarian assistance to let him in and feel this magnificent place from inside. In his mind he has already sat in his mental writer’s time machine and traveled back in time…
On the display of his time machine he saw the first number – 1241. This was the date when it was built and firstly destroyed by the Mongol invasion. “How much these walls have seen” he thought about the role of architecture, place and memory in re-constructing the sense of self-identity in a built environment. Charles slightly touched the wall and felt how his hand shivered from some electrical impulse. He felt so joyful as if he has got a taste of History…
The castle reached the peak of its importance during the reign of King Louis the Great. King Louis was famous for his campaigns in Naples, where with the help and leadership of God regained command of the Kingdom of Sicily, in Rome, where the Roman nobles greeted him with “Long Live the Hungarian King”. When he entered the city, people accompanied him to the stairs of St Peter’s Apostle Church…“What does Louis fell at that moment?” Charles thought again and tried to imagine…
Charles Arthur Brown regarded himself as a real warrior, leader, a strong personality who can conquer this world, digest and split it out. He was a tough man. In his early thirties he has already seen and felt a lot. He was an orphan without not much information on his family. As he found out his mother died during his birth, she was on drugs, so having a healthy boy was a miracle for this butterfly. As Charles knew somewhere he has a sister, older one, who has been left alone in some other hospital. His grandparents died long before his birth. Chances to get some information on his dad were zero, since his mom’s reputation was “well-known” in certain circles. He can be anyone. He grew up completely alone, a very shy boy with so many complexes. He did not like socializing, instead he was always writing something. His small notebook accompanied him whenever he went. He managed to graduate from school with excellent grades almost at all subjects, but especially he liked literature and history. He entered faculty of History and was a good student until one day he met HER…a mysterious crazy girl who showed him a world from which he was hiding among his notes. He tried everything with her, including drugs…during one of the overdoses they had a car accident and girl died…she was behind the wheel, but Charles felt guilty. He was severely injured, physically and emotionally. He went to a hospital for mentally disabled people…his young student’s years were abruptly over, he had to learn how to be an adult with serious emotional problems. One of his doctors found his notebook and encouraged him to write more as well as to think about publishing a book. This doctor saw a real talent in him, talent for writing very weird stories that you cannot stop reading as they caught your attention to the full. Several years later Charles left hospital as a writer whose first two books became bestsellers…
Later this Castle was a wedding gift for the queens of Hungary, which it remained until the Ottoman invasion of Hungary in the 16th century. By the end of the 17th century it was already in ruins. Archaeological excavations started in the 1960s. In 2014 the castle was completely rebuilt, the reconstructed rooms are furnished with Medieval-style furniture.
“Mr Brown, hey…Mr Brown!” a young Hungarian assistant was desperately trying to bring Charles back from his traveling in the past. He even touched his elbow lightly. Charles slowly turned his head and blinked twice.
“What?” he said angrily.
“I am sorry, sir, but here is your personal guide as you asked – Ms Lokietek”, his assistant shyly replied and showed towards a young lady who was standing a bit further. Charles again turned his head, this time in the other direction, and saw HER…and at this magical instant of time he gasped for air…
Hungarian King Charles had already buried two young wives, so it was not surprising that he wanted to forget it and find new love. A lot of fight tournaments and parades were held in the royal court of Timisoara. He was having a frivolous life and started to think about having a family again. Thus, he met Elizabeth Lokietek who was the daughter of Polish King Wladislaw the Short of Elbow-High. Because of his short height he was nicknamed ‘Łokietek’, a diminutive of the word ‘łokieć’. It translates as “ell” or “elbow”, a medieval measure of length, as in “elbow-high”. Elizabeth gave a birth to five children. From the five, Andrew became the heir to the Naples throne, and Louis later became Hungarian King.
“Mr Brown, please follow me, I will show you their bedroom,” said a very attractive lady wearing a specific medieval dress of that times at whom Charles was frankly staring. He does not for how long he was not able to say a word or even move as if he was struck by lightening. He almost does not feel anything except pure admiration of the natural woman’s beauty. He knew many woman, but he has never seen these big black as coal eyes who were looking at him so innocently and smiling. Yes, exactly “smiling eyes”!
“Their bedroom?” Charles asked abruptly. Ms Lokietek quickly turned her head and looked at him quizzically.
“Yes, sir, royal bedroom…” she replied and blinked with her long thick eyelashes.
It was quite odd for Charles to happen to be in the bedroom with a woman almost at once after several minutes after they met. It has never been so quick before. “What are you thinking about now?” thought Charles and tried to change his completely lost look to much serious one. He decided to leave his inappropriate feelings and thoughts for later. It was strictly unprofessional to do like that in a foreign country where he came for work.
Many Hungarian kings and queens slept in this bedroom. I believe you paid attention to the size of the bed, isn’t it too small? You are right, it is indeed. However, the most weird is that people who slept in it never do it in their full height, I mean they never stretch there fully according to their size. Usually they slept in a bended position, since sleeping straight was a bed sign associated with dead. It was accepted that only dead sleep straight in their tombs. Wow, what a logic?
At that times there was no usual bathroom. As I found out these things showed above were replaced to their room where king and queen took so-called bath. The question is whether they did it separately or not? Who knows, let each of your imagination decide!
Clothes always play an important role in our lives and it is still. Every epoch dictated its own trends. It is very pity that you cannot try on these fabulous dresses. I am certain we, dear dames, would look pretty in them!
And you too, dear cavaliers. Would not you like to try on one of these heavy things? I bet you would look so powerful and strong like real knights in armors who is ready for a battle. On Guard!
Charles listened to his guide very attentively. He regain control over his unexpected emotions and took everything with his writer’s curiosity and professionalism. He even started to made notes while walking with this young dame. She talked with passion about this castle, Charles admired her gestures and voice. Her delicate voice sounded like crystal. Moreover, her English was so well that it almost amazed Charles. She spoke clearly, slowly, but with a hidden delight that was visible only for him, who caught her every word, her every comma…
“Ms Lokietek, will you excuse my brevity, I have one question?” Charles stopped her with a little gesture. He came to her closer almost took her by her hand. They were standing on the top of the castle and looking at the beautiful, almost breathtaking view, of the surrounding city Miskolc.
“Certainly, Mr Brown,” she shyly whispered and looked aside.
“What is your name?”
“Beth…Elizabeth!” she proudly pronounced and looked right at him. Her gaze was silently deep.
“Are you kidding me, you are Elizabeth Lokietek, and you work in this Castle as a guide, the castle where so many years ago lived another Elizabeth Lokietek, Hungarian Queen…Oh my, I came to the right place!” he loudly claimed and started to laugh. Elizabeth also smiled and caught his laughing tone.
“Yes, Sir, you really came to the right place, King Charles, your Majesty, if you excuse me!”she playfully admitted and joined laughing. Her playful tone immediately brought back all his sweet feelings and images in his head. His heart jumped wildly and he felt happy. As happy as a lark…
To be continued!
Dear little Friends, I attached this greeting card specially for you!
Designed by Ann!
Looking forward to your thoughts, ideas, remarks, comments!
Hope yor Queen or King is with you! If not, then I wish you to meet him/her as soon as possible! How about today?
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Today, after getting an expensive haircut, I showed it to my boyfriend. Instead of saying, "Wow, those bangs look great on you" he said, "Wow, you look really good when you don't show your forehead." FML
maybe you have a wide forehead? I dunno I know some people who look weird without bangs :)
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Which City is the Financial Center in China?There is a long time debate in China about the following question: Which city is the financial center in China? If you raised this question 10 years ago, the answer is definitely Hong Kong, but now Shanghai is catching up really fast, and Shenzhen, a city near Hong Kong, is grabbing more attention. Shanghai used to be the financial center of China for a long time. When I travelled to Shanghai I heard quite a lot people talking about the old Shanghai, they said the city used to be called the Eastern Paris in the early 20th century. That city became history when the Communist took power and shut down all stock activities. The old stock dealers were worried about their asset being captured by the government, they chose to leave Shanghai to Taiwan or to Hong Kong, which made this small city full of financial talent. Due to the immigrants coming to Hong Kong, the city developed really fast after the second world war, and made it become a am
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adjective chiefly Brit.
• cinematographic : a cine camera.
• the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
• poetic/literary - a person or thing regarded as a source of glory or inspiration or understanding
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• representing the vision of the independent film community in South Florida
An independent film group dedicated to the further advancement and unity of South Florida's independent film community.
Developed for filmmakers by filmmakers with the sole purpose of placing, developing and advancing South Florida on the independent film map.
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The Indian railways decided to stop all passenger trains from the midnight of March 23, 2020. On the same day Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Only essential services were allowed to function, albeit with restrictions. "Stay home, stay safe" became the slogan to fight against the novel coronavirus.
But what about those people who neither had a home nor a place to stay safe? Lakhs of migrant workers were rendered jobless as urban areas were shut due to lockdown. Night shelters run by local authorities began overflowing, and supplies started dwidling. These migrants were left with no choice but to head towards their hometowns.
While all forms of public transport were stopped, several workers began their arduous journey by foot . With inter-state borders blocked, they were stranded in between. For those who made it, it wasn't a pleasant welcome. They were asked to be quarantined for at least two weeks.
The scene of migrants walking along the national highways , police excesses on them, thousands of them swarming the bus stations when State governments operated special buses to ferry them, and barricades starring at them at their home States, narrate the ordeals they have gone through.
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Henna coloring with dreads- feedback and advice appreciated!
Dreadlock Styles and Dread Styling
Background- I want to dye my hair red, not orange but a little orangy is ok. I am getting married soon though, so because of how long henna takes to 'oxidize' I am wanting to get it done so the final color is out and it doesn't change more before the wedding. Wedding colors are gold and red, so will match well I think.
My hair color is mousy-brown with a lot of sun kissed blond parts due to my hair being easily lightened with sunlight. It's very multicolored all throughout because before locking up my hair already had summer blond in it. You can see my original color in these pics near my testers and also in my albums.
So I am testing some henna on hair, I tried a few mixes (water and henna only, half water half lemon juice and henna and lemon juice and henna.) I was thinking about tossing in just the smallest amount of indigo for a deeper color or more burgundy color but I was afraid of it becoming black or dark brown and when you go dark with henna and indigo you can't really go back from what I've read.
Anyway, here are some pics. First 2 are right after henna first time (I only tested 2 locks at first) one is hard to see, on the far right of the picture (I am not good at aiming the picture at myself)
[IMG] http://i44.tinypic.com/30djy8l.jpg [/IMG]
[IMG] http://i43.tinypic.com/2hscbd5.jpg [/IMG]
The second pics are of after the henna had a chance to "oxidize"
[IMG] http://i40.tinypic.com/2mr9rlz.jpg [/IMG]
[IMG] http://i43.tinypic.com/xnzzeo.jpg [/IMG]
and these attached pics are after a second application of henna on those locks and a third lock with a first application of lemon juice only henna mixture (first day)
[IMG] http://i44.tinypic.com/3130i2c.jpg [/IMG]
[IMG] http://i40.tinypic.com/ipa3qq.jpg [/IMG]
[IMG] http://i44.tinypic.com/23wwv0z.jpg [/IMG]
Essentially my questions are if there is a way to get a more red result than orange (second ap may prove to be so but can't tell yet) and I had read that test sets often are not nearly the same as full head applications as when it's full head there is more saturation and heat (I didn't heat up the henna while it was on my head for test) - also, will a red- or orange if it turns out to be so, look bad with my coloring? I am not a ginger (I don't have loads of freckles) but I do have green eyes, which sorta goes with red. I normally don't care about what other people think about how I look but with the upcoming wedding I don't want to be orange. Wedding is at valley of fire state park in Nevada (which has red stones and gold sand, hence the colors for the wedding, and the red is a bit orangy, so orange is OK if it's not too bright). I just want a dramatic and vibrant color but not brassy orange and I'm wondering if that's possible or will look ok with my skin tone and other coloring... I don't often ask other people about what they think about how I'll look with something, but the dreadlockssite forum is different, I trust the opinions of other dreadies and natural product users.
Thanks for any input.
updated by @tatyananashi: 01/13/15 09:12:56PM
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Anand's Thoughts on Google's Chrome OSby Anand Lal Shimpi on December 8, 2010 6:23 PM EST
Fifteen years ago if you wanted to write an application that would run on over 90% of the world’s personal computers, you only needed to target one OS. Today, to do the same, you’d need to develop for ten - Windows, Linux, OS X, Android, iOS, webOS, BlackBerry OS, Symbian, MeeGo and of course, the web.
You don’t get order without first having chaos and you don’t end up with consolidation without first going through fragmentation. The PC era was dominated by Microsoft and Intel. The transition to ubiquitous computing allowed for many more competitors, which results in a great deal of fragmentation up front.
The goal however, is the same. Every player in this space wants to be what Microsoft was during the PC era. Even the actions are the same. There’s no interoperability between platforms, there are closed door negotiations and exclusivity agreements resulting in a number of alliances that are not easily broken.
Microsoft’s leverage is existing revenue stream. Its partners want to continue to receive favorable terms for existing PC shipments and thus tend to avoid embracing Google or other non-Microsoft OSes too eagerly. Google’s leverage is the promise of a very un-Microsoft future. Lower costs, friendlier terms and the ability for its partners to get in on the ground floor of something big. Neither approach is guaranteed and aligning yourself with one company is risky. The rest of the players are vertically integrated hardware vendors that are trying to mimic the success that Apple has had with iOS and OS X (e.g. HP/Palm, RIM). MeeGo is the only exception there as Intel/Nokia want it to be treated as an alternative to Android.
Then there’s the web. The most universal of all of the platforms, the web isn’t controlled or dominated by any one company. Great open source browser projects have ensured that nearly all of the platforms I listed above have great ways to access the web, and most can run any app you’ve got on the web.
PCs are the more traditional portal to the web. Sure they can do much more than run a web browser, but as web applications and services grow more powerful, the list of things you have to do outside of a browser window shrinks. This is especially true for mainstream consumers who check their email in a web browser, get their news in a web browser, chat in a web browser, watch videos in a web browser and listen to music, all within a browser window. In fact, the netbook was born out of the idea that you don’t need a huge transistor budget to provide the silicon that can drive a browser and the apps you run on top of it.
Fifteen years ago most households had one computer, if that. These days you might have five within a single room (desktop, notebook, smartphone, media streaming box and tablet). Households didn’t become infinitely more wealthy over the past two decades - the cost of these secondary and tertiary computing devices just dropped. Moore’s Law enables two things: more processing power at the same cost, or equivalent processing power at a lower cost. Iterate the Law a few times and you’ll eventually be able to create silicon that’s fast enough for specific tasks at a very low cost. Shrinking transistor feature sizes, costs and high levels of silicon integration gave us the fast enough ARM based SoCs that enable today’s awesome smartphones, as well as the Atom processor that created the netbook industry.
Interestingly enough, the problems that impact the high end of the market also impact this fast enough segment of the market. At the high end we’ve got tons of compute, storage and IOPS thanks to multicore CPUs/GPUs, low memory costs and SSDs, but we don’t have a lot of software to really tax it all. Believe it or not, the same gap exists at the low end. The difference is that while Atom is more than fast enough to run a web browser, it’s typically burdened by a heavy weight OS that hampers the user experience.
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Includes a bengaline snap front navy dress with attached vinyl boned waist corset and neck collar, hat, faux razor blade necklace, removable name badge, belt, handcuffs and an evidence bag which contains a faux needle and mini plastic bag. Sunglasses not included.
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If you’ve ever studied American Literature, you will likely have come across the term “The Great American Novel” at least once. It’s something of an obsession here in the States, to have the best and brightest and biggest of something. No sooner has a new work been stamped with critical acclaim and called “The Great Novel of Our Time” then it’s on to the search for the next. After their moment of glory, and maybe a Pulitzer Prize, these titles are primarily relegated to the classrooms of America where they will be mostly underappreciated by high school and undergraduate students.
If you look at Wikipedia’s list of “Great American Novels,” you might wonder why I’m talking about them here at The Ranting Dragon. Only one of those titles could even be considered for a review on this site due to the fact that most aren’t speculative fiction. The one that perhaps has a case, Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon, appears on “The Most Begun ‘Read but Unfinished’ (Initiated) Book Ever” and “Most Difficult Novels” lists on Goodreads, which is less than promising.
So why talk about “The Great American Novel” here? Because none of these titles are fantasy, science fiction, or any other sub-genre of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction as a complete genre does not receive a great deal of literary recognition. As part of my formative education in American public schools, I saw speculative fiction on my reading list for just one year, for a dystopian unit in an advanced placement literature class. I read not one science fiction title and not one modern fantasy book (while I think A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain could make a case for being a fantasy, it certainly does not represent the modern genre) during my years in public school and at university. Yet every year, authors such as N.K. Jemisin, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Guy Gavriel Kay, Neil Gaiman, and many others blow us away with their incredible story-crafting and word-smithing capabilities. Can we truly say that their work is not on par with F. Scott Fitzgerald, more accessible to modern audiences than John Steinbeck, and more engaging than Herman Melville? What is so much better about Phillip Roth’s work that his book American Pastoral will be preserved for the life of the United States as a country, while Robert Jordan’s epic fades over time into obscurity?
Some of these standards are changing. Speculative fiction has been inching its way onto the Pulitzer Prize Winners for Fiction over the past ten years (Cormac McCarthy’s The Road). The Newberry Award has been rewarding fantasy work in children’s fiction (Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book). Thanks to Peter Jackson, J.K. Rowling, and a few others, fantasy has entered the mainstream conscious. It is now not uncommon to see J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit make an appearance on syllabuses across the country. But is the founding book of modern fantasy still the best the genre has to offer? I’m sure we can all agree that the best of fantasy is not limited to books accessible by ten-year-olds. There is a depth to fantasy that goes far beyond the capabilities of children’s fiction.
Help us find “The Great Fantasy Novel”
We here at The Ranting Dragon have decided to answer this question. What is the “Great Fantasy Novel?” We’re looking for a book that is of unparalleled quality in story-craft and writing style. Ideally, it says something about the time and/or place in which it was written or set. The title should be able to stand alone as a complete story, though it can, and likely will, be a part of a longer series. And of course, this novel needs to accurately represent the fantasy genre. Due to the incredible international community fantasy enjoys, we have no nationality requirements for the author. We just ask that the novel is available in English, as that’s what our site publishes in. We’ve asked authors and other bloggers to help us in our quest, and we’re asking you for your help, too.
Over the next six weeks, regular writers here at The Ranting Dragon and our guests will present to you a wide selection of nominated novels for the title “The Great Fantasy Novel.” Each nomination will tell you a bit about the book, focusing most importantly on why we think it deserves to be termed “Great.” We’re asking you, our readers, to suggest a few more novels either in the comments section below or in a nomination thread in the forums. We’ll tabulate the top reader nominated titles that are not also in the staff and guest nominated titles. At the end of August, we’ll open a poll of twenty options that you can vote on to decide which has the right to be called “The Great Fantasy Novel.” We’ll announce the winner the first week of September.
The following titles have been nominated so far:
The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett
Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
The Face in the Frost by John Bellairs
The Hum and the Shiver by Alex Bledsoe
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Leguin
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
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I did this too for an architecture thesis-ish thing. Trying to experiment with self-regulation and analog feedback. Wild to see that you're doing it too. May I ask your intentions?
Mine didn't work well. I was using a pan on a speaker, not the actual cone so I didn't ruin it, but the results were pretty lackluster. I couldn't get enough volume to actually get much result in the starch (and the pan probably muted some of it). I think to really get it to work well, one would have to use a car stereo speaker or something with a lot of travel. I was also using a waveform generator, so I could get really pure low tones which made patterns, but the variation of music I think is responsible for some of the more dynamic forms that you see on youtube.
This was one of those 2am things... someone overheard that I was making ooblek in order to visualize the resonant tones that I have been assaulting the 9th floor of Wurster Hall with. So she came over and we watched a few cornstarch monster videos on youtube and, damn the thesis, I was going to have some fun. I managed to produce one monster before I blew out one speaker. Then the next morning, with one of my advisors and a crowd of people watching, it failed to produce the monster... and then the second speaker blew out.
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Welcome to Sienna Pointe Apartments
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With Pilot Butte in our backyard, Sienna Pointe is a community of lush landscaping and natural views and a strong neighborhood feel. Yet, it is close to Bend's Medical District and only moments to Bend's Industrial parks, the Maker's District, Downtown, Old Mill. With access to arteries leading to La Pine, Sisters, Prineville or Redmond, getting around Central Oregon is easy. Sienna Pointe is also near some of Bend's biggest employers in Healthcare, Brewing and Distilling, Research, Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience, Building Products, High Tech and Outdoor Gear & Apparel--just to mention a few.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
AS A Medium
It isnt about my story but about the present AWARENESS that changed my life.
A session is much more then receiving messages from your loved ones,or your guides,or validations of the healing process. Its about creating space to co -create with Devine Energy of your Higher self or also called the spirit world, everyone can receive messages,grieving is a process of re- directing you to your higher self and re- awaken you to an inner channel of accepting your true state of BEING which is love,and that we are all as one,
As all our journeys connect us to a healing process of our inner awakening of our true path and purpose.
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1. Hugh de Kingsmill
This family, whose original name was Castelayne, resided at Basingstoke from the twelfth to the sixteenth century. One of its members, for a personal service done to King John, had the grant of the Royal Mill at Basingstoke, and he took thereafter the name of Kingsmuln. Early in the reign of Edward I. the mill was alienated by Hugh de Kingsmuln, but the name was retained.
Family resided at Basingstoke from 12th to 16th Century.
2. John Kingsmill
Name of John listed in 1337.
3. Adam Kingsmill
Names of Adam and Elizabeth listed in 1337.
4. John Kingsmill
5. William Kingsmill
6. Bailiff Richard Kingsmill
Bailiff of Basingstoke
b. 1415 Barkham, Berks, England
7. Richard “of Doberton” Kingsmill (d.1511)
m.Alice and they had 4 children:
Child: Sir John b.1456
Child: Mary b.1468
Child: Unknown b.1471
Child: Alice b.1475, m. Thomas Bullock
His Will was made the 17th March 1510 and died at Basingstoke before the 28th of May 1511, the date of the probate of his Will. He is burried near his Wife Alice in the Church of St. Michael's at Basingstoke,England. Richard Kingsmill the common ancestor of the English and Irish branches of the Kingsmill Family of Basingstoke, Hants., and Barkham, Berks., was descended from Peter de KINGSMULIN, to whom a grant of and at Bretford, near Salisbury, was made [ temp.Henry III,post 1216]_ Richard Kingsmill was living in Basingstoke in the 3rd year of Edward IV, 1463. He entertained at his house there,by previous official arrangement on the 4th of November, 1501 the infanta Catherine of Arragon and her suite on her way to be married to Arthur Prince of Wales, Henry III eldest Brother.
8. Sir John Kingsmill
b. 1456 Whitchurch, Hampshire, England
d. 11 May 1509
m. Jane Giffard or Gifford (b. 1424?) d/o Sir John Giffard and Joan Brydges
Sir John was Justice of the Common Pleas n 1499 and one of the feoffees in the will of Henry VII. 4 Children:
* Sir John b. 1494
* Alice b.1497
* Mary b. 1499
* Morphuet selected Abbesses of Wherwell in 1536 in Winchester.
9. Sir John Kingsmill
b. 1494 Sydmonton Court, Hampshire, England
d. 11 Aug 1559
m. Elizabeth Constance Goring d/o John Goring and Constantia Dyke on 7 Nov 1519.
Sir John was High Sheriff of Hants in 1539/1544 They had seventeen children and their names are commemorated on a bronze tablet in Kingsclere Church. The will of Sir John dated 20 Jul 1556 names 9 sons and 3 daughters (marked + on will and * not on will)
+ Sir William (Heir) b.1521, d.8 Dec 1592, m.Bridget Raleigh d/o Sir George Raleigh.
+ Alice b.1522 Hampshire, d.before 23 Apr 1595, m. Bishop of Durham James Pilkington
+ Richard b.1523, d.17 Sep 1600, Atty. of the Court of Wards to Q.Elizabeth
+ Katherine b.1524 Hampshire
+ Roger b.1525 Hampshire
* Margaret b.1526 Hampshire, m.John Thornborough
+ Henry b.1527 Hampshire
+ Mary b.1528, d.1600, m.Sir Edward Goddard (d.1610) s/o James Goddard
+ John b.1529 Hampshire
+ possibly Edward, b.1530 Sidmonton, Hampshire, d.1611 Ireland
+ Sir George b. 1532 Hampshire, d.1606 St.Giles, Cripplegate, London, Justice.
* Arthur b.1535
* Jane, b.1537 Sydmonton, d.1599, m.Richard Cooper 1557 Rudgwick, Sussex
+ Andrew b.1538 Hampshire, d.Sep 1569 Lausanne
+ Thomas, b.1539 Hampshire
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|By Kim Kelly, Director of Marketing & Business Development
Families unable to tour the facilities we serve due to the coronavirus, will soon be just a click away from learning more about whether a facility meets the needs of their loved ones.
The Affinity Health Services marketing team is overseeing the filming and production of virtual tours at partner facilities. In unprecedented times, virtual tours on various associated websites and social media posts, are extraordinary measures to market these care facilities.
Touring an assisted living community or nursing home is a must before making the crucial commitment. Time, distance, and in extreme circumstances — such as a pandemic on the level of coronavirus —prevent an in-person visit.
This is an exceptional marketing opportunity that will showcase unique amenities and buildings for families of those who will call one such facility their home. The attributes and uniqueness of a particular facility will be at the fingertips of family members trying to select the perfect place for a loved one.
The tours are being produced this fall and will become part of our digital marketing strategy in the months ahead. The digital presence will provide a means of tracking, follow-ups and further targeted marketing.
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a review by Stuart Brogden
The latter half of the 20th century has brought a growing interest in Reformed Theology, in striking contrast to the growing apostasy that has gripped many evangelical denominations. Many of my fellow Baptists aggressively and happily embraced the doctrines of grace and the great theological truths about God’s sovereignty and man’s true nature. I am a grateful Baptist who was introduced to this theological construct in the ‘90s and have come to see as foundational to the Christian faith the doctrines of the Reformation, especially the reliance on Scripture Alone for all things having to do with life and godliness and For the Glory of God Alone to keep us focused rightly in all we think, say, and do. And the mostly forgotten doctrine of our forefathers – Semper Reformanda – Always Reforming, because none of has it all together nor will we get it all together while we inhabit these tents of flesh. This brings me to this remarkable book – The Sabbath Complete, by Terrence D. O’Hare. This book is the result of our author “attending an Orthodox Presbyterian Church where various Sabbath-keeping applications were stressed.” (page xi) Prompted by his pastor, who urged his congregation to examine personal motives in religious practice, he decided to study the concept of the “Christian Sabbath”, which is widely popular in churches which hold to 17th century confessions such as the Westminster Confession of Faith and the 1689 London Baptist Confession. O’Hare’s study lasted as decade, producing this comprehensive analysis of this contentious issue. His desire, and mine, is that people on both sides of this issue acknowledge the human tendency to cling to traditions (some of which, he shows, are fine and biblical), which can lead to traditions displacing true worship of God and Christ. The thesis of this book is “that Sabbatarianism is a form of traditional pietism and that the acceptance of the fully ceremonial nature of the Sabbath, though shocking to some, is actually Christ-honoring.” (page xiii)
The Sabbath Complete is organized into 12 chapters which examine various aspects of the Sabbath – prototypes, initial practice, law, feasts; how it prefigures Christ in the rest He earned, the Gospel He preached, His resurrection; and a historical review of the practice which has come to be known in the confessions as the “Christian Sabbath.” Coming in at more than 350 heavily footnoted pages, this book is thorough, enlightening, and thought provoking. It is my prayer to whet your appetite enough so that you will buy this book and study it. May the Lord be our wisdom and His glory our goal.
In his examination of the Sabbatic prototypes given to us in Genesis, O’Hare observes (page 1) that “God’s provision for our physical rest is but a token of a more transcendent remedy for our spiritual privation” and follows up (page 6) thusly: “Though God’s rest after creation is a type of everlasting rest yet to come, it is more certainly a type of Jesus Christ, who has come, in whom the faithful rest in salvation.” This snippet shows O’Hare’s focus on Christ – His provision and sufficiency, which is a constant, welcome, perspective throughout this book. As an expression of God’s sovereignty and redemptive revelation, our author reminds us (page 7), “Jonah did not just happen to be engulfed by a great fish and later ejected as a random biological event, but this occurred as designed by the Lord to shadow forth the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord. Likewise, the seventh day rest was not a random terminus of creation but a purposed end point to shadow forth the inevitable results of God’s work in redemption.” This sets the stage for a book that is best read slowly, with an open Bible and notepad.
In addition to each Christian studying the Bible for himself, learning from credible sources of church history is very helpful as this sheds light on when and by whom our beloved traditions were started. O’Hare has helpful advice in chapter 9, wherein he reviews the shift to calling Sunday the “Christian Sabbath.” One of the earliest post-apostolic apologists, Justin Martyr, sheds light on the common-place view of Christians in the second century:
“And on the first day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together in one place, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read…But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Savior on the same day rose from the dead.”
For this most ancient brother, the Lord’s Day was on the first day not as a new instance of the Jewish Sabbath, but in concert with a remembrance of God’s creation and Christ’s resurrection – wherein we have the promise of having our decaying bodies made new like His. Our author laments how Christian traditions were often started not on the Lord’s revelation to us as New Covenant saints, but by imagining connections to Jewish traditions – “such as circumcision giving way to baptism and the Lord’s Supper approximating the Passover, came the forced and fanciful system of religious holidays common in the Roman Catholic Church.” (page 222) He then provides a lengthy quote from famous Roman Catholic Thomas Aquinas, explaining his support for these practices and then comments (page 223), “This teaching blurred the differences between the old and new covenants and paved the way for works orientation. … It was fitting for a better covenant to have fewer ordinances: one, performed only once that identifies the child of God as an heir to the kingdom, and the second, a recurring and sustaining ordinance of remembrance of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Again, similarity does not connote identity. Baptism is not a Christian circumcision, and communion is not a Christian Passover, neither is the Lord’s Day a Christian Sabbath. This is as absurd as calling the new covenant the “Christian old covenant.”” Did I mention that a Presbyterian wrote this book? He goes on to say, “It is plain that the circumcision of the Christian is spiritual and not ritual, and that it is actually the death of Christ, which was His circumcision, into which we were spiritually baptized.” In response to several sabbatarian authors (such as Walter Chantry) who press the “Christian Sabbath”, in part, as a means to restrain evil and provoke (coerce?) Christian worship, O’Hare rightly observes (page 225), “If Christ can raise up rocks to sing His praises (Matt 3:9), why would it be so difficult for Him to raise up His beloved, who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, to worship at the appointed time (Ps 116:18-19, 122:1-2)?” Amen! Saints of the living God don’t need a command to gather together for worship and fellowship – we, by definition, love Him, are drawn to Him, and we love the brotherhood!
Each chapter of this book delves into history and Scripture to determine the meaning and origin of the various aspects mentioned in the first paragraph. Each is compelling and enlightening. Chapter 4 – Sabbath Law, examines the Jewish laws and traditions tied to their Sabbath and points out inconsistencies in the practice of modern Christian sabbatarians. In nearly every chapter, the diligent reader will be awed by the realization of how detailed the Jewish religion is as given to them by God and how it is much, much more than merely a quaint religion for those people long ago. The Jewish religion, as the book of Hebrews tells us, is mainly a means of communicating God’s eternal plan of redemption to the people He called out of the pagan nations, to protect the promised seed and make His name known around the world. These two priorities – to glorify the Lord and declare the gospel – are consistently the highest order for us humans. This becomes more and more clear as each chapter is consumed.
To keep this review from running 20 pages or more, I will restrict myself to chapter 10 – The Sabbath in Church History. This will put the “Christian Sabbath” practice so aggressively promoted and protected into its proper context. My desire aligns with the author’s – to have readers of this book see the first day of the week in its biblical context, stripped of the accumulated baggage of 20 centuries of religion.
Chapter 10 begins with the apostolic teaching, with O’Hare stating (page 244), “There are three crucial distinctions between Christianity and its roots in Judaism: holy things, the law, and the customs.” He sees some continuity and some discontinuity in the connection between the old religion and the new, acknowledging the law is good, and “Yet these ceremonial laws isolated the Jews from their pagan neighbors, became the point of contention and ridicule, and represented a wall of separation between the two peoples. This was meant by God to display the isolation between sinners and Himself – the Jew included – so when Christ abolished the ceremonies of Judaism, the gospel of peace and the law of moral commandments would become the unifying theology and practice for Jew and Gentile alike (Eph 2:14-16). … At the beginning of the Christian Church, it was a stumbling block to require Gentiles to observe Jewish rituals: “to whom we gave no commandment.” (Acts 15:24)”
The review of the Didache (50 – 120 AD) reveals no evidence of Sabbath-keeping by Christians; the review of Ignatius’ writings (page 247) shows “he clearly distinguishes between Jewish conduct on the Sabbath and Christian conduct on the Lord’s Day, to indicate the superiority of being a disciple of Christ.” He walks us through the records of Mathetes (130 AD), Justin Martyr (114 – 165 AD), Irenaeus (120 – 202 AD), Tertullian (160 – 225), Origen (185 – 254), Eusebius (265 – 340), Sylvester, Bishop of Rome (314 – 335), the council of Laodicea (364); all of which provide no support for the “Christian Sabbath” and often denounce the idea as being a Jewish encroachment in the church.
By the time Gregory I was installed as pope of the then-emerging Roman Catholic Church, traditions now associated with that religion “were already taking root, such as the liturgical mass, a monastic life, symbolic outfits, ecclesiastical hierarchy, and declaration of days to honor saints.” (page 261) O’Hare provides a lengthy excerpt from a letter to Roman citizens in which Gregory I calls those who forbid work on Sunday (which he called the Sabbath day) “preachers of Antichrist” and sums up: “Gregory’s core understanding is that the Sabbath is a fulfilled ceremonial law that should no longer be literally applied.” (page 262) O’Hare quotes R.J. Bauckham’s claim that Peter Comester (a contemporary of Aquinas and Chancellor of Notre Dame in Paris) was the “first exegete to apply the Sabbath commandment literally to Christian observance of the first day”. (page 263) Our author reminds us (same page) that “While it is helpful to acknowledge the scattered, yet progressive, acceptance of a physical rest on Sunday, it is more important to understand the bases for these practices in empiricism and religious authoritarianism.” History tells us what happened and provides evidence as to motives. The Roman Catholic Church explored ways and means to better influence her subjects, working with the legal authorities to provide a day off work and advocating Christian observance of Sabbath principles. “Their expectation that all citizens attend Mass in this church-state led to the need to force compliance through the appeal to Sabbath law.” Thomas Aquinas further developed this line of thought, “asserting that the old law contains moral (emanating from natural law), judicial (laws regarding justice among men), and ceremonial (laws touching on worship, holiness, and sanctification) precepts; and that these three can be distinguished in the Decalogue as well.” (page 264) This appears to be the first teaching of what is now cherished reformed doctrine – that the Law of Moses can be separated into these three categories and dealt with appropriately for new covenant saints. There should be no denying these three elements are found in the Law of Moses, but, as O’Hare shows us with Aquinas, determining what is ceremonial and what is moral is the rub. Aquinas recognized a moral teaching in the Sabbath commandment – people should worship God; he also recognized the ceremonial component, specifically the date upon which such worship is to be given. “At this juncture, Aquinas took the first step toward Sabbatarianism by moralizing a ceremonial command” by asserting the moral necessity of giving time to God. (page 265) Aquinas agreed with Augustine that moral laws are revealed by nature, so all men are without excuse. But in order to get man to be at mass and give to the church due obeisance, Aquinas saw value in elevating that which had been rightly considered ceremonial to moral status.
We will step quickly through the early reformers to show how this idea progressed. Philip Melancthon is quoted as saying, in 1530, “Those who consider the appointment of Sunday in place of the Sabbath as a necessary institution are very much mistaken, for the Holy Scriptures have abrogated the Sabbath and teach that after the revelation of the Gospel all ceremonies of the old law may be omitted.” (page 274) “Luther vacillates between his definitions of the Sabbath as a ceremonial law bearing no external application for Christians and a binding law incurring God’s judgment if disobeyed.” (page 279) John Calvin also had trouble being consistent in his view on this matter. In asserting “that the Sabbath was ceremonial and is moral leaves us open to problems concerning the nature of its existence – it is both abrogated and legally binding. This was further complicated by the church-state relationship that sought to mimic a theocratic Israel and by Calvin’s misconception that the biblical Sabbath required all Israelites to assemble at the synagogue.” (page 281) In his commentary on the Heidelberg Confession, written in 1563, O’Hare lists eight failures on the part of reformers that led them to embrace the “Christian Sabbath” (page 288):
“Failure to familiarize themselves with the teachings of the early church fathers regarding the Sabbath.
Failure to expand the understanding of how the Lord’s advent fulfilled each specific Sabbath command beyond “resting from one’s sins.”
Failure to be consistent in the treatment of ceremonial laws and types.
Failure to satisfactorily explain why the ceremonial Sabbath was placed with the body of the Ten Commandments.
Failure to recognize the limitations of the Ten Commandments as a means to inculcate Christian ethics.
Failure to differentiate the biblical Sabbath from the tradition of the synagogue.
Failure to emphasize the authority of the apostles under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to institute a new order of congregational worship.
Failure to distinguish the Sabbath from the Lord’s Day.”
In what may be the keystone paragraph in the entire book, O’Hare explains the meaning of the Sabbath commandment (page 289).
“The Mediator is on the first table (of the Decalogue) because, unlike Moses, Christ truly comes from God and is fully God. Yet Christ, by becoming fully man, joins with man to make him complete. Man cannot become complete simply by keeping the law, but he must experience through faith a life-altering union with Christ. The ceremonial Sabbath is the evangelion within the Ten Commandments that addresses the redemption of man. It is Christ Himself who takes the place of the Sabbath in the Decalogue. The Lord’s Day is not a continuum of the Sabbath or its replacement; it is a fresh ordinance for the church of God based upon the completion of redemption that was twice sealed by the Lord, first by His resurrection and second by the descent of the Holy Spirit.”
This puts the Decalogue in the absolute best light for new covenant saints to understand it and relate to it. (Scripture never calls the Decalogue “The Ten Commandments”, but only and always “the ten words” – hence the term Decalogue. But “Ten Commandments” are much weightier in the mouths of religious overlords than are “ten words”. I would have liked O’Hare to address this aspect of the creeping incrementalism of religious lordship in the church.)
It was during this time that the early reformers also broke with the clear teachings of Scripture and the church fathers by beginning to teach the Sabbath as the product of a creation ordinance. This was taught by Ursinus who “may have adopted the theory of the Reformed Englishman John Hooper, who, in his widely published book, Declaration of the Ten Holy Commandments (1548), claimed that God instituted the Sabbath from creation. … So, only 300 years after Aquinas and fifty years after Luther, the admixture of the Sabbath and Lord’s Day developed into a general concept that the Lord’s Day is the Sabbath, fostering the idea that the Sabbath remains a viable force in Christian living.” (page 290) This creation-ordinance based “Christian Sabbath” was a major element used by state-churches on both sides of the Atlantic to coerce Sunday worship – just as Rome had learned to do, using the same unfortunate logic.
In 1973, the Orthodox Presbyterian Church published a report from a committee that had been formed to study the relationship of the Westminster Confession of Faith to the fourth commandment. In part, the committee reported:
“The weekly Sabbath is an eschatological sign. This truth, central to the teaching of Hebrews 3:7 – 4:13 as well as fundamental to the entire biblical revelation concerning the Sabbath, does not find expression in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms. The reason for this would appear to be that the Standards mention the Sabbath commandment primarily in terms of its bearing on the more specific matter of public and private worship.”
The Westminster Confession of Faith was not changed to reflect the eschatological import of the fourth commandment. O’Hare, having taught in this book the nature of moral law (unchanging and universal), observes “If the Sabbath is not ceremonial or typological, it is not eschatological.” “Where”, he asks, “”can it be shown that the Ten Commandments summarize the moral law given to Adam? Where can it be demonstrated that the Sabbath commandment is purely moral?” (page 291) “Was the fourth commandment, as God gave it to Israel, about the Christian Sabbath or the Jewish Sabbath? Was there anything else in the fourth commandment that was abrogated than merely the day of the week on which it fell? Where can it be shown that God abrogated the Jewish Sabbath and installed a Christian Sabbath in its place? … So, besides omitting fundamental truths about the Sabbath, the Westminster codified interpretive errors that budded with Aquinas and blossomed with early Reformers.” (page 292)
In closing this very provoking chapter, O’Hare shows us that the fourth commandment not only commanded rest, it commanded work for six days. The Hebrew word in this commandment is in the Qal imperfect tense, which implies an on-going action – “you work”. “But, if the fourth commandment moralizes the example of God for man to obey, then it is as much a sin to work on the day of rest as it is to rest on the days of work. … if someone completes their (sic) work in three days and does nothing more for three more days, what exactly are they ceasing from on the seventh day?” He instructs us on two types of rest: “1) God’s rest signifies the promise of eternal life, and 2) Israel’s rest signified her faith in God alone. God’s work is redemptive, so man’s work is meaningless apart from that redemption.” (page 309)
“The early church correctly believed that the Sabbath was a ceremonial command and welcomed the ordination of the Lord’s Day as a commemoration of the Lord’s resurrection. However, the ascension of church power through the state and the influence of rationalism allowed the medieval church to begin to associate the fourth commandment with the Lord’s Day. The Reformed church, by perpetuating the error of Aquinas, eventually expanded the scope of applications of Sabbath law and increased its moral muscle, forcing the church to practice Sunday Sabbatarianism.” (page 311)
He gives us eight conclusions which are supported by Scripture and history (page 311):
“The creation account is not about the Sabbath. It is about the primal peace with God that was lost through sin because of a lack of faith. The pattern of creation – six days of God’s work and the ensuing rest – reverberates through Scripture to demonstrate God’s sovereignty in effecting the work of redemption by grace through the faith of man.
When Israel left Egypt they were given the Feast of Passover; a few weeks later in the wilderness they were given the Sabbath. At Mount Sinai, Israel received her full calendar of feasts. The Lord devised this new system of shadow laws to prefigure the person and work of the Messiah.
The Ten Commandments are a summary of the Mosaic laws and therefore contain both moral and ceremonial laws.
Christ in His earthly ministry was born under the law and obeyed the ceremonial laws as well as the moral laws.
Christ is the end of the law for righteousness. His work of redemption – His incarnation, death, burial, and resurrection – is the fulfillment of all shadow laws, even though some of them are yet to be manifested in their entirety.
The redemption of Jesus Christ initiated the new covenant. It is the fulfillment of what the former covenants forecasted.
The apostles had divine warrant to establish first-day worship. Scripture unfolds the transition from things Jewish to things Christian. First-day weekly worship was the normative practice of the early church, it did not move the Sabbath to Sunday.
While there is no explicit scriptural mandate for this transition, we have scriptural foreshadowing and history of first-day significance, and rationale. Christ’s resurrection and the inaugural descent of the Holy Spirit – the most important events of the church age – occurred on the first day of the weeks in fulfillment of Israel’s shadowy calendar laws.”
There is much, much more in this book than I can even hint at in these few pages – which are too many for most, I fear. Buy the book. Study the topics, challenge the author (I found a few places where I consider him to be in error), challenge yourself – for none of us has arrived any more than did any of the Reformers.
At the end of it all, why doesn’t this book, or anyone else, show from Scripture why the Jewish Sabbath command is not meant for the new covenant church? This is the wrong starting point. We look to Scripture to see what is, what God has revealed to us; not to prove a point. What we see in Scripture about the Decalogue is that is was an integral part of the Mosaic Covenant and the testimony or witness of that covenant (Ex 31:18, 32:15, 34:27 – 29). This key aspect of the Decalogue being a testimony of God’s covenant with Israel is further developed in Ex 25 and 26, with the ark being the “ark of the testimony” (see Ex 25:22 for emphasis). This is reminiscent of Ex 16:33 – 34 when Moses was commanded to put manna in a jar as a testimony God’s promise of provisions, seen in Ex 16:4 – 5. These are the most (only?) explicit statements in the Bible regarding the reason and purpose for the tablets and the ark – as a testimony of God’s covenant with Israel made on Mt. Sinai. Ezekiel 20:12 tells us the Sabbath is a sign between God and the Hebrews – marking their exodus from Egypt. It is not listed as a sign for the church, any more than water baptism is a sign and seal of that New Covenant. The burden is on the backs of those who say the Jewish Sabbath was, as the confessions say, abolished and re-established on the first day of the week, given to the church as the “Christian Sabbath.” That assertion, is found in paragraph 22.7 of the Second London Baptist Confession, yet established by no Scripture. Yet we do see in God’s Word the admonition for Christians to be understanding and accepting of brothers who lean on the practice of old religion (Romans 14 and 1 Cor 8) as well as stern rebukes for those who want Christians to practice old religion as a requirement (Acts 15).
The Sabbath Complete provides a comprehensive review and analysis of myriad aspects of the Decalogue and the Sabbath; examining the Word of God, the languages, and the historical context. Let the reader humbly go before Holy God and plead for understanding rather than rely on his own “wisdom” or unexamined presuppositions that we all hold too closely. Remember those who went before us – they knew they were fallible, yet many of them acted as if they were complete in their understanding of God’s Word. Yet they stood under the banner of Sufficiency of Scripture and all for the glory of God – as we must. But let these slogans of an bygone era be not merely nifty phrases we use to show our credentials, let each of us also acknowledge that we must be reformed and reforming for the glory of God, for He alone sees and understands perfectly.
This book is available on Amazon and directly from the publisher, at a competitive price.
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A reminder, I don't want to read about you breaking your neck. Your ice storm was simple terrible this past week. Hopefully you area will warm enough to melt all the ice away real snow.
I thought I'd drop by Walking in Beauty to make sure you are not walking. Too risky.So what do I find?
Dear Cathy,I do not want you to read that either! It was a terrible storm. I am looking out this morning and waiting for the sun to burn through the clouds. We had freezing fog eariler! I am seeing blue so I will go outside and carefully take some landscapes!Hope they are pretty.Thanks for caring about me.Hugs,Sherry
Dear Mary,If you could see me you would laugh so hard! I look silly but I am being safe and warm. I just went around the yard. If this is real sunshine and it does warm up to 35 degrees I could venture into the cememtery. That would nice. I miss walking my body is all sore from bird duty.Thank you for your friendship. Hugs,Sherry
q, Nature Girl needs some prayers today. Please goread my post. http://lavenderdaze.blogspot.com/HugsMaggie
Yes, please be careful!Mari-Nanci
Dear Gardengirl,Thankyou for letting me know about Anna's fall. I did pop over to your blog and to hers. Bless her heart! She has had a rough year. Sending blessings.Thanks again,Sherry
Dear Mari-Nanci,I am full of care when I am out in the ice.You be careful too. We do not want to fall!Hugs,Sherry
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Knowing your market has never been more important for the travel industry. Fortunately, there is a wealth of information now available about the largest generational market.
Researchers have found that the Millennial generation (those born from 1980- 1996) in particular know and appreciate the opportunity for retreat: time to recharge and rejuvenate. Time to keep things in balance. They also happen to like to hang with mom and dad.
Spa-like retreats and get-aways aren’t unique to the Millennial generation, but given this 80 million customer-market now out of college (or close to it) these young professionals command a significant part of the economy, coupled with the growing interest in unique experiences, rethinking your hotel spaces is worth some serious consideration.
Better Than What’s at Home.
As hotelier (and Hollywood heavyweight) Francis Ford Coppolla says, hotel baths should be “better than what the [guest has] at home.” A get-away is just that: getting away from what the average consumer has at home. It’s not a get-away if the hotel’s bath is just a different color scheme of one at home. That’s utilitarian. Normal. Nothing to write home about. While there is always a need to be practical elements, hotels shouldn’t have miniature, en masse replicas of what the average consumer has at home.
And while spa-like bathrooms are the ideal that magazines often write about, most home owners/renters don’t have “spa-like baths.” They might have elements of spa-experience items. They might even fantasize about having that spa-like bath experience. But most of your guests won’t have the “total” experience. Hotels have a unique opportunity to create the “total spa-bath experience” in their guest suites. Consider including the ephemeral luxury of:
- Oversized soaking tubs
- Extra-large, plush bath sheets
- Rainfall or water fall shower stalls
Heath and wellness has infused itself into every industry – and the travel industry is certainly not immune. Taking a holistic approach to your overall suite design will appeal to all your guests senses. Consider including:
- air purification systems,
- local mineral-enriched water, or
- steam rooms.
Even small spaces can feel roomy and luxurious with the right design. Rethinking the hotel suite layout can change a guest’s energy. Consider blurring the boundaries between “work spaces” and “sleeping spaces” and bathrooms with the use of sliding screens, glass block or smoked glass. Such elements can keep natural light flowing in, open spaces, and yet allow guests to create privacy when needed.
Unplug – But Not Too Much.
Spas or spa-like environments evoke a sense of “unplugging.” But don’t think that “unplugging” means that you can skimp or cut back on technology. Just like a bad hair cut or old eye glasses, nothing dates a hotel faster than inadequate, out of date, or poorly implemented technology.
While technology means more than just well placed outlets, truly thinking through how your customer uses and carries their technology around. For example, do your customers use their smart phones as their alarm clocks? Do they play music on their smart phones while in the bath or shower relaxing? The savvy hotelier anticipates how customers incorporate their technology tools into their stay and tries to accommodate their needs.
That doesn’t mean you have to have the latest tech toys, but it does mean you need to think about the technology that will matter to your customers – and that it works. Consistently. Consider creating:
- additional self-check in capabilities,
- your own app to being able to text the concierge, make reservations, or order room service,
Incorporating the right mix of technology will create a unique extension of the customer experience – and one that would appeal strongly with a majority of your traveler market.
And maybe by thinking through how your customer really uses their technology, you’ll give them the peace of mind and the ability to relax that other market players don’t.
Learn More About Creating Hotel Experiences:
- Project Spotlight: The rise of technology in bathrooms – Hotel Designs
- Branded Experiences: It’s More than Just a Logo
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CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCM® Fathom Events, the alternative entertainment division of National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI), is collaborating with Clean Guys Entertainment to develop a series of comedy presentations for U.S. movie theaters to debut in 2013.
The planned event series will be a cinematic showcase featuring clean standup from some of the biggest names in the comedy business and the hottest up-and-coming comics on the circuit. These first-ever, clean movie theater comedy events designed for families will leave audiences laughing uproariously with humor that promises not to offend.
Executive producers for Clean Guys Entertainment are comedian Dave Coulier (“Full House,” “America’s Most Talented Kids,” “America’s Funniest People”), Jim Janicek (ABC’s TGIF comedy block; specials and programming for ABC, NBC, Disney, Comcast, The Muppets, ABC Kids; and Baby Einstein videos) and Mike Sears (“A Warrior’s Heart” feature film, “Eco Challenge” TV events, TBS’ “Dinner and a Movie,” NBC’s “Name Your Adventure”). Coulier, Janicek and Sears are working with the NCM Fathom Events team to create the new in-theater comedy series.
“If you’ve been to a stand-up comedy show in the last few years, you know the trend is foul-mouthed and cringe inducing,” said Coulier. “Everybody likes to laugh and we do, too. We’ve heard such a loud demand from audiences for clean content. Big name comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan and Brian Regan don’t need to be dirty to be funny. I believe fans want a dependable place where they can find alternatives for a high-quality, clean comedy experience. I’ve met so many extraordinary clean comedians while on tour, that I realized we just had to create an outlet where America can rediscover quality comedy for the entire family. We’re offering a whole new, very big way for both top name and up-and-coming comedians to reach the world. Movie theaters are a great place to reach existing fans and build new ones.”
“We believe fans will go to the movie theaters just like they would a tour event to enjoy extraordinary comedy entertainment,” added Janicek. “With today’s immersive screens and luxury seats, it’s the next best thing to being at the comedy club. At a fraction of the cost, entire families can attend.”
Coulier, Janicek and Sears are developing entertainment that is funny without the filth. Many of the world’s beloved comic icons have performed without the crutch of offensive language, including Seinfeld, Bob Newhart, Ellen DeGeneres, Lilly Tomlin, Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, Johnny Carson and Bob Hope.
“We plan to welcome some of the best known and unknown comedy talent in the world to showcase their humor in theaters nationwide. What comedian doesn’t want that?” said Sears. “No other place can offer this type of exposure.”
“We’re proud to be the first to bring a new series of comedy events to movie theaters that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Funny is funny and these guys are funny,” said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president for NCM Fathom Events.
“With the support of the exhibition industry, Fathom has helped redefine the movie theater as we know it, bringing people together as a community to experience amazing events they might not otherwise be able to see,” said Dan Diamond, senior vice president of Business Development for NCM Fathom Events.
Fathom Events is a leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide since 2002 including live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, sports, music, Broadway and many other unique entertainment presentations.
About Clean Guys Entertainment
Together with founding partner, funny man, Dave Coulier (“Full House”), the Clean Guys Entertainment’s mission is to create a comic “hot spot” that is trusted for big laughs without offensive language. For more information and contacts visit www.cleanguysentertainment.com.
About National CineMedia (NCM)
NCM operates NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. The NCM Cinema Network and NCM Fathom Events present cinema advertising and events across the nation’s largest digital in-theater network, comprised of theaters owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) and other leading regional theater circuits. NCM’s theater advertising network covers 183 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50) and includes over 19,300 screens (over 18,400 digital). During 2011, approximately 680 million patrons (on an annualized basis) attended movies shown in theaters in which NCM currently has exclusive, cinema advertising agreements in place. The NCM Fathom Events live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is comprised of over 720 locations in 170 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). The NCM Interactive Network offers 360-degree integrated marketing opportunities in combination with cinema, encompassing 41 entertainment-related websites, online widgets and mobile applications. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 48.6% interest in and is the managing member of National CineMedia LLC. For more information, visit www.ncm.com or www.FathomEvents.com.
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About a week after a jury ruled against Ellen Pao in a gender discrimination case she brought against VC firm Kleiner Perkins, she's promising to continue fighting bias in Silicon Valley.
"You need to work through these [gender] issues because they are here and they’re not going to go away," Pao told the Wall Street Journal's Jeff Elder.
Pao, currently the interim CEO of Reddit, says that even though the three years she spent embroiled in a legal battle were tough, her efforts were worth it. And she has a message for other women who feel they're hitting a glass ceiling in their industries: Have confidence and do not get discouraged.
"I would tell [another woman] to have confidence in herself, to know that what she’s doing is important, and to always remember not to let other people change her view of herself," Pao told Elder.
Pao first sued Kleiner Perkins for failing to promote her because she was a woman, and then for firing her in retaliation after she sued. Over the course of the legal proceedings, the defense put Pao's personality on trial just as much as her actions, digging into her private texts and emails, airing details of an affair with a KPCB partner, and ultimately characterizing her as "passive-aggressive, disloyal, and generally ineffective."
"It’s not my personality to be out there, and I’m also by nature a very private person, so for me it was a little bit scary," Pao said. "I’m glad I did it. But it was hard."
After the trial a group of female tech worked pooled together to place a full-page ad in The Palo Alto Daily Post that read simply, "Thanks Ellen."
Pao says she's also received in-person support from other women who thanked her and described their own experiences with gender-based discrimination. The current status quo in Silicon Valley sees much fewer women than men in tech overall, but there's an even greater dearth of women in venture capital. That can cause a "boys club" mentality and a culture where women get criticized for either being too timid or too aggressive.
"You have this needle that you have to thread, and sometimes it feels like there’s no hole in the needle," Pao told Elder. "From what I’ve heard from women, they do feel like there’s no way to win. They can’t be aggressive and get this opportunity without being treated like they’ve done something wrong."
Moving forward, Pao plans to focus on her role at Reddit. Here are some of the changes she's made at the company so far:
- Removed the salary negotiations from the hiring process, citing studies that women don't fare as well as men
- Brought in diversity consultant Freada Kapor Klein to advise the company
- Now asks every job candidate what they think about diversity. Any who doesn't support creating a racially diverse, gender-balanced team won't get hired.
- Hired more community managers to monitor Reddit's consent and helping it craft new policies on user behavior, in the wake of the giant leak of nude celebrity photos that ran rampant on Reddit. Pao took over several months after the leak and has since also guided the site through banning "revenge porn."
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UW-Oshkosh Foundation Files $18.5M Claim Against UW System | Wisconsin Public Radio
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Judge Approves New MACH Gen Debt-Cutting Plan - WSJ
When Wall Street Showed Up, Fortunes Sank in This Small American Town
Surviving the Retail Apocalypse – Foursquare – Medium
Carl Quintanilla on Twitter: "“ ... we see emerging risks in auto, credit card, commercial real estate, and leveraged loans.” - @SPGlobalRatings, on banks… https://t.co/AjCTBpEUBF"
Buchanan Joins Oppenheimer as Head of Restructuring
For Fraudulent Transfer Statute Of Limitations, Transfer Of Real Property Occurred Upon Recording Of Deed, Not Execution | Fox Rothschild LLP
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Co-working space has tripled in Chicago in 4 years: report
New & Notable Current Reports Filed with the SEC for Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
New Quarterly & Annual Reports Filed With the Securities & Exchange Commission for Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
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After years of living in a boxy, dim NYC apartment, our founder, Nicole Gibbons, was ready for a palette change when she moved into her light-filled Upper West Side rental. “I’d been using color to compensate for the lack of light in my previous apartment,” she explains. “This time, I wanted a clean, neutral space with strategic splashes of color.”
This meant unloading the bulk of her furniture so that she could outfit the space with fresh pieces that reflected her evolving aesthetic, and picking a color palette that played up the natural light, as well as the prewar charm of the space. “I wanted it to feel light and airy while highlighting the architectural character of the apartment,” she explains.
Curious how you can create a bright and airy home sanctuary like Nicole? From paint tips to affordable renter-friendly swaps and more, she walks us through her apartment tour:
1. Use paint to enhance interesting architectural details.
To ensure the space felt open and bright, Nicole painted the entire NYC apartment from top to bottom in crisp, clean hues that help enhance the natural light. For the formal entryway and living room, she went with Penthouse, an ultra-pale greige that has the perfect mix of warm and cool undertones, and applied a fresh coat of warm white Whipped to the baseboards, crown moldings, and doors to highlight the rooms’ prewar details. “Whipped is our bestselling white for a reason,” Nicole says. “It’s such a beautiful warm white that plays off the warm greige throughout the space.”
2. Stick with a light color palette to maximize light.
To play up the natural light in the bedroom, Nicole painted the walls in Classic, an airy gray with a hint of saturation that’s slightly cooler than the Penthouse-painted living room and entryway. She also layered clean off-white linen rugs and roman shades to add softness. “The bedroom gets the best light in the apartment,” she explains. “I wake up and feel like I’m in a soft, airy light box.”
3. Create a neutral foundation with light-colored furniture.
To create a clean backdrop for the apartment, Nicole filled the space with neutral furniture pieces, including a vintage Karl Springer lacquered goatskin credenza, caned dining chairs, and a white upholstered sofa. “I wanted everything to feel light and bright like a breath of fresh air,” she explains.
4. Be strategic about brighter colors.
To infuse personality into her NYC apartment, Nicole incorporated eye-catching decor accents, including Danish mid-century armchairs from 1stDibs that she covered in pale pink upholstery, pastel-hued throw pillows, and a colorful abstract painting by artist Nicole Cohen. “I was very intentional about color this time around,” she says. “I relied on a small handful of statement pieces to provide strategic splashes of color.”
5. Replace outdated light fixtures and hardware.
For an affordable renter-friendly upgrade that delivers maximum impact, Nicole swapped out all of the builder-grade door knobs, light fixtures, cabinet hardware, switch plates, and outlet covers with more sophisticated styles from places like West Elm and Amazon. “Fixtures and hardware are like jewelry for your room,” she explains. “And you can take them with you when you move.”
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There’s no easy way to say this, so I’m going to jump right in.
Women are more sensitive to pain than men.
Remember, I’m just the messenger.
The truth is women and men respond differently to pain. This should come as no surprise, considering most individuals (young and old or female and male) typically experience varied symptoms, diagnosis and treatments per their conditions.
Over the years, research has determined there is no clear answer to why women feel more pain, however, it may have something to do with more nerve receptors. According to a 2005 study, an average of 34 nerve receptors per square centimeters were found on women per the 17 on men. This is something to consider as it pertains to certain types of procedures or treatments women receive to ensure minimal pain.
Now this is not to say women are not tolerant of pain, or better yet, stronger at handling pain than men. Again, it may depend on the type of pain that is being felt, how frequent and if some women are just more resilient.
There are some factors to consider in regards to how pain affects women vs. men. It’s important to note that our brains and bodies simply react differently. Men’s brains typically release endorphins that help in coping with pain. Unfortunately, this is not the case for women. Women tend to have greater nerve density — nerves in a given area — that cause severe pain.
How often do you worry about pain?
It can be a frequent occurrence for women to worry about their pain and cause them to feel helpless at times. Again, this not to say every woman feels this way. On a positive note, women have an expanded range of coping skills, which is helpful.
I wish I could say we all handle pain the same way, especially when it comes to nerve pain. The good thing is that we each have the ability to care and manage our pain levels based on our specific needs.
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Principal research directions:
- screening of cultivar and hybrid model of tomatofortaste, tolerance to biological and abiotic factors, suitability fruits for drying;
- development of methods for source material for the creation of heterotic hybrids of tomato and sweet pepper with a set of economic indicators for the conditions of greenhouses;
- explore is sues of sustainable vegetable production in the permanent and growings hort rotation under different levels of fertilizer while maintaining soil fertility;
- creation of winter garlic cultivars that are resistant to common diseases, selection of initial local forms of high content of essential oils and selenium for pharmaceutical purposes.
- new cultivars and heterotic hybrids of vegetable plants have been created and those resistant to adverse biological and abiotic environmental factors, their fruits are characterized by high taste and chemical-technological properties, are suitable for industrial processing: now more than 25 varieties of vegetables, bred at the department have been entered into Registering Book of the Plant cultivars of Ukraine.
Offer to customers:
- the granting of right for the commercial distribution of vegetable crops cultivars owner of which IH NAAS is (under license agreements):
tomato for open field: Myrolyubivskyy, Oberig, Fastovskii, Flora, Kyivskyi 139, Iskorka, Lagidnyi, Mykolka, Uragan;
tomato for greenhouse: KDS-5 F1, Pobratym F1, Barmalei F1, Yatran F1, Enei F1, Koroliok, Veselka F1, Skarb F1;
sweet pepper: Siaivo, Myrolyubivskyi, Spokusa F1, Khameleon F1;
radish: Yasochka, Dobrynia, Krasochka;
garlic: Znakhar, Dobrodii, Promin;
salad: Krasunchyk; Kniazhych;
- growing seeds and seedlings of vegetables to order.
For information: firstname.lastname@example.org – Oleksandr Vyrodov, Head of the Breeding Department for Vegetable Plants, PhD
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The External Advisory Committee (EAC) evaluates research priorities and initiatives for INBRE, advises on administrative matters, and evaluates programs and the network for effectiveness and sustainability. EAC members monitor and encourage individual faculty and assist in identifying mentors. They also review and recommend potential investigators in the network before programmatic review by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
Executive Vice Dean and Chief Scientific Officer, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Principal Investigator and Director, Center for Native and Pacific Health Disparities Research, Myron P. Thompson Endowed Chair for Native Hawaiian Health, Professor, Department of Native Hawaiian Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
Professor in Cancer Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Associate Professor University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine.
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