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In no particular order here are my thoughts:
1. I was not as distracted by the blue junk as others seemed to make it out to be. But I guess there is one advantage to being made of so much atomic heat, he never does have to worry about shrinkage.
2. The first group, the Minutemen were all ex cops. The second group, who knows where they came from with few exceptions. My question is that Dr Manhatten is the only one with true super hero powers. So how does Roscharch jump 10 feet effortlessly and how do the others kick butt so well. Sure you can say Batman didn’t have superpowers either and he could kick butt, but a little backstory would help.
3. Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach was great. Then he removed his mask to reveal himself as Walter Kovacs.
I obviously wasn’t the only one to think the part could have easily have been played by Danny Bonaduce. (in looks and personality) Come on, this could have been Danny’s big comeback.
4. The movie went to great efforts to show the origins of Dr. Manhatten but left me wondering about the others. How/Why? Sure you can say the first X-men movie only gave a background on Magneto but there was an overriding element that they all were misfits who had different powers. I couldn’t feel for the characters as much in Watchmen. Because there was no backstory on how Comedian came the be the asshole he was, it was hard to feel anything when he broke down in tears or even a feel good that he died.
So those are my two cents. Anyone with the answers, I would be happy to hear them.
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The Honey Peaches girl is a stylemaker. She evokes elegance and exudes great style. She establishes a statement of herself as an individual, not being constrained by one style or aesthetic. She embodies sophistication and poise yet she is effortlessly cool. She owns what she wears and makes it look flawless, sporting fresh and young coveted pieces.
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Below is the list of TV channels that will broadcast the Champions League T20 (CLT20) 2013 live from India. The mega event of Twenty20 cricket, Champions League T20 will begin from 17th September 2013 with the qualifying matches. The fans a desperately waiting for this league to begin as they will be able to see their favorite players in the ground as well as a lot of excited cricket matches.
Total 12 teams are going to be the part of the tournament from which only ten teams will play the group stages and so on. Eight teams have directly qualified for the Champions League T20 2013 and rest of the 2 teams will be decided through qualifying matches between the remaining 4 teams. The ten teams have been divided into two groups with each group consisting of 5 teams.
The winning team of the Champions League T20 2013 will receive a prize money of $2.5 million while the runner-up will be awarded $1.3 million. The teams that have already qualified for the Champions League T20 2013 include Perth Scorchers, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Titans, Highveld Lions, Brisbane Heat and Trinidad and Tobago. While the qualifying matches will be played between the teams of Otago Volts, Faisalabad Wolves, Kandurata Maroons and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
“Champions League T20 2013 TV Broadcast Channels List from India”
ESPN and Star Sports are the official media partners of the fifth edition of Champions League T20 2013. The title and associate sponsors of the event are Karbonn Smart and Panasonic respectively.
- India – Star Cricket
- Pakistan – TenSports – PTV Sports
- USA – ESPN3
- Australia – Fox Sport
- New Zealand – Sky Sport
- UK – British EuroSport
- South Africa – Super Sport
Above are the names of the TV channels that will telecast the Champions League T20 2013 matches live on your Television (TV) screens. You can find the name of the channel that will broadcast the live event in your country and can enjoy the excited event without any trouble.
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Birdie Opps Percent is a statistic that shows the percent of holes in an included report that had the opportunity to score a birdie (1 under par). A hole is considered to have a birdie opportunity when it has made GIR (green in regulation) and the distance to the hole at the start of the first putt is 16 feet or less. This stat is calculated by dividing the number of holes with a birdie opportunity by the total number of holes included in the report.
Birdie Opps Percent can be found on:
- the Summary Report - in the Greens in Regulation (GIR) section
- Approach Report - in the Approach Proficiency and Approach Performance sections
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A U.S. mission to deliver books to a school in Afghanistan that ended in the death of a young foreign service officer from River Forest was plagued by poor planning that “failed at all levels,” according to a scathing Army report obtained by the Tribune.
Anne Smedinghoff, 25, three U.S. soldiers and an interpreter died on April 6, 2013 when a suicide bomber’s car exploded outside the walls of a U.S. military base in Zabul province in southern Afghanistan.
The Army report for the first time criticizes civilian and military leaders for not following security protocols in the lead-up to the mission.
But the State Department, in an emailed response to questions, said full blame for the incident rests with the attackers. The statement also noted that security for its personnel at war zone military bases is the responsibility of the military.
“The only people responsible for this tragedy were the extremists opposed to the mission,” State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
A classified internal review of the day was conducted, Psaki said, and the department determined no State rules were broken, but it has established a “checklist of security measures” that are now coordinated at the operational level.
“If for some reason the US military unit is unable to meet the provisions of the checklist, State Department personnel will not participate,” Psaki said.
The report said soldiers tasked with safely escorting Smedinghoff and other State Department civilians to a local school never received vital information for what was described in military briefings as a “Media Extravaganza.”
“The platoon did not know the exact number of people they were escorting, they did not conduct a formal risk assessment, they did not have a specific threat analysis, and they had the wrong location for the school,” the report states.
The Army report notes that insurgents likely attacked the group — which included Jonathan Addleton, a top State Department official for southern Afghanistan — because they thought such a high-profile incident would garner widespread attention.
“The purpose of this attack was to make a powerful statement that would be broadcast throughout the country,” the report states. “Because local and national media were gathered for the school event, many images and stories would be released immediately.”
The report was initially commissioned after the attack and approved in June. But in July, new evidence concerning Smedinghoff’s death and the medical treatment she received was added.
The report, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act this week after it was requested in August, also found that:
— A top State Department official, Jonathan Addleton, was at the book dropoff with Smedinghoff and may have been the main target, although insurgents were perhaps targeting anyone partaking in the mission. The report also notes that the planning and security that should be afforded such a VIP was not provided in this instance. Addleton’s presence at the event that day had not been previously disclosed.
— The State Department shared too much information with Afghan officials, and the group may have been targeted because specifics on the event’s exact time and who would attend “had leaked out.”
— The book event at the school was characterized in military briefings as a “Media Extravaganza.” One soldier wrote in a statement that he described the event as providing “Happy Snaps,” or photo opportunities, for top officials in Kabul. The company supplying the books also desired “more media reporting.”
— The Army unit at the base didn’t want to provide security because it didn’t understand why it should be carrying out such a mission and the security platoon already had other missions planned for that day. What’s more, civilians were not wearing the proper protective gear.
The document also offers a detailed description of the lethal attack and the confusion that followed.
Smedinghoff’s family said it was initially told that she had been in a convoy, and not on foot, at the time of the attack.
Tom Smedinghoff, Anne’s father, said he had not seen the Army investigation before Wednesday.
“I’m not sure what to say,” he said shortly after receiving the report.
He noted that “there’s a lot more detail than I’ve ever known before” about his daughter’s death.
When Smedinghoff and the others walked through the base’s south gate that morning of April 6, 2013, they turned left and headed to where they thought the school was. But a guard at the compound door where they knocked said they needed to go to another door, so the group turned around and headed back the way they came, the report states.
They were caught in the initial blast at about 11 a.m., when a remote-controlled bomb hidden under a pallet that was leaned up against the base’s southern wall detonated.
Five to 10 seconds after that initial blast, a man driving a blue Toyota — who the report states had been shooed away from the gate when the group was leaving the base — drove within the formation of soldiers and civilians and blew up his car, gravely injuring Smedinghoff, the interpreter and the three soldiers, among others.
Smedinghoff suffered a pelvic fracture, an open wound on her right lower leg and a severe hip injury but was “awake and alert” during the medic chopper flight to a nearby larger base, according to the report. But her blood pressure plummeted due to internal bleeding, and she died at 1:02 p.m.
Smedinghoff received “appropriate and aggressive” treatment between the time she was caught in the blast and the time she died, the report said.
Smedinghoff, a 2005 graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park, was expected to have a bright future within the State Department. Less than a month before her death, she helped organize a visit to Kabul by Secretary of State John Kerry and served as his escort. After her death, Kerry met Smedinghoff’s family in Chicago and spoke of his memories of her during the Kabul visit.
According to the report, planning for the book giveaway began with a U.S. Embassy email on March 18, 2013, to a State Department civilian at the base. It was to take place at a boys’ school just outside the south wall of the base in the city of Qalat and would be covered by Afghan media.
The email, sent from the special projects coordinator of the embassy’s public affairs section, requested “an event to publicize the distribution of books provided by Scholastic, Inc.,” the report said.
“Scholastic donated quite a lot of books for use in the schools in Afghanistan and it took a very long time for those books to get here,” a copy of the email enclosed in the Army report states. “Scholastic would like to see more media reporting.”
Qalat was chosen because a local official had requested such a visit and “partly because we would like Scholastic to feel as though we are doing something,” the email states. “Because we think the visuals would be nice, we thought that Qalat would be the perfect place for a media tour.”
Scholastic and State Department representatives told the Tribune on Wednesday that the company did not mandate any kind of publicity event.
“As part of our mission to provide children worldwide with access to books, 46 locations in Afghanistan received My Afghan Library, a project developed with the U.S. State Department. Scholastic never requested any publicity events in support of this effort which brought beautiful new children's books in Pashto and Dari to the children of Afghanistan,” Scholastic said in a statement Wednesday.
“The tragic death of Anne Smedinghoff on April 6, 2013 was devastating for everyone involved in the project.”
Military leadership at the base initially balked at the request for a security escort, but one official was told on April 4 that “this mission is getting a lot more visibility, and that...Addleton was going, and that meant we needed to support this mission with a security element.”
The Army report lists Addleton as the “Senior Civilian Representative” for southern Afghanistan.
The civilians were not wearing the proper protective gear, and the soldiers did not know how many people they were going to escort, making their job harder, the report said.
“This uncertainty was due to the failure of the State Department team to properly coordinate this trip with military leadership,” it said.
The state department disagreed with the report’s assertion that its staff were not wearing proper protective gear, saying employees were wearing what is required under State regulations.
“The only difference between State and DoD requirements is a requirement to wear goggles.”
Planning for the mission failed to provide enough detail for an operation that included a “Senior Civilian Representative” such as Addleton, according to the report.
“The pre-mission activities did not have the proper focus because the routine nature of this patrol led to a sense of complacency by the civilians and military leadership,” the report states.
Initial local accounts of the attack last year stated that the provincial governor may have been the target, but the Army report states otherwise.
“I assess that the intended target was US civilians and military and that the insurgents were specifically targeting this media event,” the report’s author states. “AMB Addleton may have been the target, but ultimately the target was anyone in the group, and specifically Soldiers for the (suicide car bomber).”
Still, the State Department said senior military commanders on base are ultimately responsible for security, and movement, of its employees. A soldier who had been tasked with coordinating the group’s movements in Zabul that day that included Smedinghoff was killed in the attack.
“Since the individual responsible for the movement was killed in this attack we will likely never know the reasons certain decisions were made,” the spokeswoman said.
The report says State Department officials shared a lot of information with Afghan government officials regarding precise departure times from the base that morning and Addleton’s VIP inclusion. The military did not share such information with the Afghans, the report states.
“My assessment is that attackers learned of the change in time due to information leaking from the (provincial governor’s) office,” the investigating officer, whose name is redacted, writes.
The State Department said it did coordinate with Afghan counterparts regarding the event, but did not comment further on any possible leak.
The report makes a series of recommendations, including higher command approval and scrutiny for any events involving senior civilians such as Addleton or high-ranking officers.
The Army administratively disciplined two officers after the attack, according to the report. The State Department’s presence at the base in Zabul ended 12 days after the attack, the department said.
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Helping Our Churches Become Communities of Change
A few years ago Steve Midgley gave a talk at the CCEF National Conference giving a handful of practical steps we can take as leaders to develop a community that reflects gospel change. I’ll give a few highlights below, things that stood out to me personally, but if you’d like to listen to the talk in its entirety you can click here to purchase it from CCEF.
Begin with your own humility: “Here is where you begin in the business of side by side ministry. You begin with yourself, with humility. We begin with our neediness, we are only ever sinners before a holy God in need of his forgiveness. Begin with humility. Before we open our mouths to presume to speak with others. Before we counsel or preach, begin with humility. Before we seek to be the agent of change in the life of another, begin with humility. Be deeply persuaded of your need for grace because change begins with us, with a heart that knows its need for Christ.”
Incorporating the Body: Ephesians 4 – “In our churches we’re tempted to slice out the crucial element of personal one-anothering ministry.” Our goal is to equip the saints to do the work of ministry, enabling them to fulfill the role they’ve been gifted to play.
- How ready are you to take risks in your church community? We will never discover the hidden talent in our communities if we always go to the same people.
- How does it go when things go wrong? How do you handle mistakes? It’s tempting to try and camouflage them but it’s much more fruitful if we highlight our failings. “If we are embarrassed by our errors we’re communicating that this is a place for perfect people, where we won’t count on anything but excellence.” Highlighting our mistakes communicates grace. “We seek to be a church that is a hospital for sinners rather than a museum for saints”
- How does your church respond to new ideas? What happens when someone wants to try something completely new?
- When choosing people to pray up front who do you pick? Do you pick only the eloquent or do you pick people who struggle a bit with their words?
- Who do you pick to give testimonies? Allow people in the middle of their process to speak about that process, about the wrestling. Don’t fall into the temptation to only present stories that are on the far side of change.
- How much do you talk about your constant need for change and growth? A church that isn’t changing is one of two things: 1) It has reached a state of sinless perfection. Or 2) It is a church that has forgotten that God intends it to keep growing into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
Speaking the Truth in Love. We do this as we walk together. This isn’t an excuse to get something off my chest or elevating myself above you to drop truth upon you. This is speaking to one another as one sinner to another. “Failing to speak the truth in love means we will not grow. We will stay immature.”
Ideas from his own church to make people feel more equipped to speak the truth in love:
- To speak the towards change in others people needed to experience change themselves. They began running “How People Change” courses.
- Becoming comfortable talking about the way God is at work in us so we can see the way he is at work in another person. They changed the way they did prayer meetings. They carved out time for people to share what God was doing in their lives.
- Emphasize community. They changed the way they did coffee on a Sunday. By putting the invitation for coffee in bold underneath the songs and bible readings in the bulletin they began to communicate that chatting after the service was an informal time of worship that followed the formal worship we just completed. Because every Sunday there are people to rejoice with and people to mourn with and it will be to God’s glory as we do both.
- Acknowledge the difficulty. They named their weaknesses as a culture and continue to push into them together.
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Found the perfect job for you? Take these steps to increase your chances of getting the offer.
Monster career expert Vicki Salemi, who spent more than 15 years in corporate recruiting, says when you see a job you’re interested in, it’s best to take action right away. “Do not wait to apply to a job when you see a viable opportunity,” she says. “As soon as recruiters push job openings live, they’re very conscientious about reviewing incoming resumes.” Applying within the first 48 hours is critical to getting your application seen, she adds.
Follow our step-by-step guide below on how you can go from one of hundreds of applicants to the one person who gets the job.
Get to know the company
OK, so you’ve seen a job you’re interested in applying for; now what? You need to get a little more information on the company. Salemi says the last thing you want to do is blindly apply to jobs without doing your homework first: “You need to know what’s going on in the company. Are they expanding? Downsizing? Getting acquired? Where do they stand within the industry relative to their peers?”
First, do a quick Google News search on the company name to see how and if the business is making headlines.
Then check out Monster’s company profiles and employee reviews, powered by kununu. The profiles and reviews (posted by current and former employees) give you some insider information that can help make you a better candidate. You can find out what the culture is like and what the company is prioritizing right now. This is information you may be able to use in your cover letter and definitely in your interview to show your enthusiasm for the job and the seriousness of your candidacy.
Write a quickie cover letter
Some people will tell you the cover letter is dead, and you can skip this step if you want. But if you do, you could be wasting another opportunity to use keywords that will get your resume through the applicant tracking system software and another chance to demonstrate to a recruiter why you’re the perfect candidate.
We know what you’re thinking: Writing a cover letter is such a pain.
Here’s the secret, though: You really only need five to seven sentences to make your point: First, state what you’re applying for; second, say what you like about the company; third, say how your experiences match what they’re looking for, and lastly, show your enthusiasm. For more details, check out the article “5 simple steps to writing a successful cover letter.”
And one thing to remember as you’re putting your experiences down on paper: You should still apply even if you’re not 100% qualified.
“It’s OK to not be 100% qualified—that’s the key to career growth,” Salemi says. “It’s normal not to be 100% there, and the key is convincing employers you have the skills, intellect, resources and ability to get there.”
Tweak your resume for this job
Your resume has been optimized and finalized, right? Well, not totally.
Right before you apply to any specific job, identify the main keywords and responsibilities noted in the job ad and see if they appear in your resume—remember, typically the most important ones will be mentioned early in the posting.
If your resume doesn’t include these words and phrases, it should. Sprinkle them in, but only where applicable and only in context. Don’t try to keyword-stuff your resume or it will be unreadable to the human who will hopefully be reading this eventually. Check out this video for more tips on using keywords.
Hit the apply button
OK, now that you’ve got your materials together, you’re ready to do this thing.
As long as you’re signed in to your account and have uploaded your resume to Monster, all you have to do is hit the “apply” button and viola! Your application is sent to the company you’re applying to. (If you don’t have an account, you can easily create one in a matter of seconds, and it will make the application process easier next time.)
If you’re not signed in to your account, you can still submit an application by clicking on “apply,” entering your email and following the application instructions that follow.
Focus on the other fish in the sea
When you’ve applied to your dream job, it’s only natural to want to start working there right away. And the good news, Salemi says, is that companies do want to move forward quickly.
“Even though it feels like the process may drag, companies want to make a hire today, believe me,” she says. “But there could be internal processes and procedures slowing the process down. Patience is key.”
In a perfect scenario, she says, “you apply today, get a call tomorrow, schedule a phone interview for the end of the week. You pass with flying colors and the recruiter tries scheduling you on a few interviewers’ calendars by the end of the following week or even into the next. You are brought back for another round to interview with them, but let’s say a director is out of town, so it’s two weeks from that point. Then, by the end of that week, the company’s finance department gives their green light for the salary and you’re given the offer.”
In the case that it doesn’t work out as perfectly as Salemi describes—usually filling a job takes several weeks—keep in mind that finding the perfect job is a lot like finding “the one:” It can take some time. Also, as anyone who’s found a soul mate can attest, you have to go on any number of bad dates before you can get to the altar. So don’t get too focused on a single opportunity at this stage in the process. This is a little bit like online dating—you haven’t even met the person yet, and while he or she may seem charming so far, this might not actually be the match it appears to be. In other words, at this stage, it’s totally acceptable to be applying to many jobs.
This will also keep you busy while you wait anxiously for the call for an interview.
Be ready for your moment in the spotlight
When you do score an interview with a company, you’ll want to go back to that research you did in step one, as you’ll want to refer to some of the information in your interviews to show you’ve done your homework. Review the job ad again, too, to make sure you’re clear on what the hiring manager is seeking. And also review answers to common interview questions, figure out your key selling points, investigate the interviewers and, may we suggest, practicing with a buddy? Here’s the full list of prep steps to help you ace this.
When you get to the in-person stage, you’ll want to get that handshake right, as it’s a major first impression.
For any stage of the interview, you can assume the hiring manager or recruiter will be asking you quite a few questions to get a more in-depth understanding of whether you have the experience for the role and whether you’ll be a fit, and then they’ll open the floor to answer any questions you might have about the job or company. You’ll want to have a few of those prepared, too.
Send the right kind of thank-you note
Your mother was right: A thank-you note is important. It can help you seal the deal after an interview and improve your chances of getting a job offer—even if you already think you have it in the bag. You can use our thank-you letter template to craft the perfect note to your potential employer.
“Email thank-you notes to all of the interviewers individually, and within 24 hours of the interview,” Salemi advises.
Get the biggest paycheck you can
Eventually, you’re going to reach the last stage of this process—getting the offer. It’s a momentous and exciting occasion. But don’t get ahead of yourself: Your job-search journey doesn’t end when you get the offer. In fact, you still have a bit of work to do.
For starters, when you get the offer, don’t say yes right away. Salemi says you always want to negotiate your salary first. “Employers expect you to negotiate,” she says. “They are more surprised when you don’t than when you do.”
One last note about your resume…
We know the job search can feel overwhelming, regardless of what stage you’re at in your career. Deep breath. Take it one step at a time, and that usually means your resume is priority number one. Could you use some help putting it together? Get a free resume evaluation today from the experts at Monster’s Resume Writing Service. You’ll get detailed feedback in two business days, including a review of your resume’s appearance and content, and a prediction of a recruiter’s first impression. It’s a quick and easy way we can help you get a great new job with as little stress as possible.
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Wedding photographer Toto Villaruel has gained a reputation for his signature style that emphasizes simplicity and authenticity, an attempt to capture couples sans the non-essentials. Perhaps it is his background as a photo journalist that informs Toto’s method of wedding photography–one that simply frames the story of two people in love.
Since Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon, we decided to feature some of the engagement photo shoots of book-loving couples that Toto has conducted within the walls of our Fully Booked High Street store. Romance isn’t just for the pages of books, folks–it is also for the aisles of a bookstore.
We’re excited for Valentine’s! Aren’t you?
Miko & Chame
Brian & Aileen
Jeff & Do
And while we’re on the topic of pre-wedding photos at Fully Booked, take a look at these shots of Jeff and Doreen, captured by Reality Box photography.
Learn more about Toto Villaruel!
Check out more of the romantic moments that Toto has captured:
Thanks, Toto for sharing your photos with us!
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Andrea Bianconi is an international business Lawyer with over two decades experience, a scholar of Austrian Economics, monetary history and geopolitics, a believer in the future of Bitcoin and Blockchain based technologies, a trader with interest in commodities, precious metals, currencies, Tech stocks and Cryptos. A speaker/panelist at conferences and events.
- Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin Recovery, But Lowers End-Year Target to $15K
- ICO Performance in Q3 2018 Saw ‘Overall Disappointment,’ Study Shows
- US: Crypto Initiative Donates Monero to Bail Out Immigrants in ICE Detention
- West Virginia Secretary of State Reports Successful Blockchain Voting in 2018 Midterm Elections
- Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Stellar, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON, DASH: Price Analysis, Nov. 16
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A popular attraction for over 27 years, the Biloxi Seafood Festival attracts more than 25,000 festival goers, vendors and volunteers, and has been voted as the best Mississippi event of the year. Food fun events feature a gumbo championship, and a large selection of seafood including jambalaya, shrimp and fried fish. Live music, from country to rock, entertains the foodies.
About The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce:
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that
fosters leadership and the advancement of the community vision and interests of its
members. Coast Chamber strives to improve the business climate through facilitating, advocating, and providing information on behalf of the region.
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce works to expand existing and new business in Biloxi and the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast. We accomplish this with the help of local business leaders who volunteer their time to an extensive program of work.
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce is the strong, unified voice of business, organized to ensure Biloxi will fully realize its potential as the economic and cultural center of South Mississippi.
If the Biloxi Seafood Festival 2015 is important to your business, act now and make the appropriate connections. See the contact information below.
|Conference/Event Dates:||09/12/2015 - 09/13/2015|
|Conference/Event Hours:||Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM|
|First Move-In Date:||09/11/2015|
|Primary Industry:||Food / Beverage Events|
|Other Industries:||Consumer Health, Food & Fitness, Food / Beverage Events|
|Cost to Attend:||$15 ALL ACCESS Wristbands (pre-purchase available); Adults - $5 before 4 pm on Saturday (Only $10 after 4 pm). Children Under 12 - Free; $1 off with Military|
|Audience:||Open to the public.|
|Venue:||Point Cadet Plaza|
|Venue Type:||Outdoor - Urban Park|
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|Conference Hotel URL:||http://www.gulfcoast.org/hotels/...|
|Show Owner:||Biloxi Chamber of Commerce|
|Show Manager:||Biloxi Chamber of Commerce|
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|Marketing Vehicles Allowed:||Yes|
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Opal’ mission is to empower humans to focus better every day. Today we’re introducing a simpler and clearer way to track your screen time and improve your focus.
Straight in the Opal app. Check it out!
PS if you don’t see the new Opal home, don’t forgot to update your Opal app!
Why Change Our Home Screen?
Over the last 3 years, we’ve released more than 170 versions of our app on the App Store, usually every Monday. Each time we're looking for opportunities to advance our mission, which is to help humans focus better every day in this constantly connected world.
First, we've heard your feedback.
We've been thrilled by the response to Opal's Home Screen, which is where an important Opal feature lives: Focus Score®. Focus Score® helps you check your focus level at any point throughout the day. It uses live data from your phone’s activity to measure your focus automatically, and to give you the power to change and improve your focus. Private and secure by design, Focus Score® analyses your pickups, notifications, and time spent on different apps and websites to give you the best picture of your focus.
Many of you have been using this feature daily, and we've received feedback from hundreds on you, notably on the community forum, about improvements to make to it. Over the last year, Peter and I spent many hours catching up to the feedback individually and adding new apps to customise, but we want to find a more scalable way to allow for this customisation.
Many of you also told us that the feature was too complex and hard to read. That you found the idea useful, but just couldn't understand how it worked.
So we decided to make the Opal Home simpler and clearer.
Matt then suggested we try a cleaner way to visualise the score on the Home, with a simple hourly bar chart. He built it, we tested it internally and with a few dozen gems, we liked it and we decided to go for it. Anton built some design concepts and iterated with me and Antoine, and the team went to work to release.
Second, we believe Screen Time is the New Diet
One of the things we believe in as a team is that screen time is the new diet.
Just like there is good food and bad food, and good food for some people, and bad food for others, not all Screen Time is equal, and it is deeply personal.
For screen time, it really depends on your age and mental health condition, context like time of day, your location, whether you’re alone or with others, your job and also personality and preferences.
If you want to measure the quality of your focus and your screen time, you need customisation. We needed to make Screen Time personal so it can work for you.
This still isn't obvious to most people. Apple and Google introduced Screen Time has an overall number to look at and for most people, it's the only thing to measure.
We needed to create a design for the Opal Home that you can understand if you only want to read your overall screen time, but we wanted to take you to experience a different concept - Focus Score®, where you can visualise the quality of your screen time (good/bad) and make decisions on what helps or hurts your focus.
The New Opal Home
So here’s what we’ve done
We created a simpler and clearer way to track your screen time and improve your focus daily.
Immediately when you open opal you can see your screen time for today and Focus Score as a percentage. You will also see your pick ups up to now.
Pickups: the number of times you picked up your phone up to now
Focus Score: the percentage of your day where you're not using distracting apps
A new bar chart
A new bar chart below showing you how you spent each hour of your day.
🟢 Your gem colour shows positive focus time: when you’re offline or on productive apps
🔴 Red represents the time you spend on distracting apps that erode your focus
In this way you can always see how focused you are throughout the day.
If you scroll down you can see in detail what your phone usage was like today, with a specific breakdown by app and website.
You can even scrub the chart to go to a specific hour of the day, and zoom in on your score, pickups, screen time and detailed usage for that hour.
You can tap on any app and edit wether you think this app is Productive or Distracting. Hit Save, and your score and chart will update.
Productive: Apps that help your Focus
Distracting: Apps that hurt your Focus.
Neutral: Apps that neither hurt not help your focus. They are not counted towards your screen time. You can use this for example for apps you use in the background like Google Maps or audio like Spotify.
It's up to you to decide!
Making Screen Time Work for You
That’s it - hopefully this will allow you to make Screen Time work for you, help you better measure your focus and the quality of your screen time every day, making decisions on what improves or hurt your focus, to you can make progress and focus better each day.
And one more thing - you might have noticed the beautiful gems on the Home Screen, of course it’s an Opal. If you go to your profile you’ll see you can unlock these stunning gems - we can them MileStones - when you make progress in the app. Check it out.
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The United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) programme in Nigeria said it would partner the Federal Government in domestically sourcing funds and drugs for the control of HIV/AIDS in the country.
The Country Director of UNAIDS, Dr Bilali Camara, made this known to State House correspondents after paying a courtesy visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa.
According to him, the visit is to ask Osinbajo to use the National Economic Council's channel to increase domestic funding for HIV/AIDS to sustain the national response and end the pandemic by 2030 as President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to do.
"We have agreed on three points and we have agreed on the follow up steps which we really have to put in place so that we will continue this dialogue so that Nigeria will continue to benefit from his leadership and the whole UN support in terms of how to increase domestic funding to AIDS.
Read the full article here
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Things to Know about Coverage for Jewelry and Other Valuables
Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies include some coverage for jewelry and other precious items such as watches and furs. Like other belongings, high value items are covered for losses caused by all the perils included in your policy such as fire, windstorm, theft and vandalism.
However, there are special limits of liability for certain items, meaning that the insurer will not pay more than the amount specified in the policy. One important limit is for the theft of jewelry. To keep coverage affordable, because jewelry can be easily stolen, standard policies have a relatively low limit for theft coverage, generally $1,500.
If you own valuable jewelry or other items that would be difficult to replace, there are two ways you can increase coverage: by raising the limit of liability, or by “scheduling” your individual pieces through the purchase of “floater” policies. Raising the limit of liability is the least expensive option in terms of insurance premium cost; however, there is generally a limit on the amount you can claim for the loss of any individual piece, say $2,000, when the overall limit is $5,000.
Scheduling each piece or item may cost more in premiums, but it offers broader protection because the floater covers losses of any type, including accidental losses—such as dropping your ring down the drain of the kitchen sink or leaving an expensive watch in a hotel room—that standard policies do not cover. Before purchasing a floater, the items covered must be professionally appraised. Your insurance company may be able to recommend a local appraisal firm.
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Park officials suggest best eruption viewing areas
Hiking to access the flow from the end of Chain of Craters Road not encouraged
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials on the Big Island say the narrow streams of lava that reached the ocean last weekend are flowing several hundred yards outside of the park's easternmost boundary, over private land closer to Kalapana.
Park officials do not encourage hikers to access the flow from the end of Chain of Craters Road. The trek is an extremely arduous and grueling hike over hardened lava at least 10 miles round trip. For information on observing lava from Kalapana, call the County hotline, (808) 961-8093.
"The best and closest place to observe a volcanic eruption within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at present is from Jaggar Museum overlook, and other vantage points at the summit of K?lauea that provide views of Halema'uma'u Crater," said Chief Ranger Talmadge Magno.
During daylight, the robust plume of volcanic gas is a constant and dramatic reminder of the molten rock churning in a lava lake approximately 100 feet beneath the crater floor. After sunset, Halema'uma'u continues to thrill visitors and park staff with a vivid glow that illuminates the clouds and the plume as it billows into the night sky.
The park has increased staffing at Jaggar Museum to assist the many visitors drawn to Halema'uma'u, which has been erupting consistently since the crater became active again in March 2008.
Nevertheless, hundreds of visitors venture to the end of Chain of Craters Road, hoping to hike out to the coastal flow originating from Pu'u 'O'o vent in the remote East Rift Zone, not realizing the distance or hazards involved.
"We don’t want people to be disappointed, and we especially don’t want people to get hurt," Magno said. "While the historic flows covering the end of Chain of Craters Road are well worth a visit during the day, hiking all the way out to the ocean entry from the park side and leaving the park to cross private party isn’t something we recommend."
For more information, visit www.nps.gov/havo. For webcams and daily K?lauea status updates, visit the USGS HVO website, http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/activity/kilaueastatus.php.
Copyright 2012 by KITV All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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“Toy Story 3” begins with a rattling, exuberant set piece that has nothing to do with the tale that follows but that nonetheless sums up the ingenuity, and some of the paradoxes, that have made this Pixar franchise so marvelous and so successful. The major toys — Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), the Potato Heads (Don Rickles and Estelle Harris), Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Jessie (Joan Cusack), Rex (Wallace Shawn) and the others — are in a setting at once wholly unfamiliar and instantly recognizable. They’re in a western, albeit one made in the amped-up modern action style, rather than the more stately idiom of old-time oaters. A train is hurtling down the tracks; a bridge explodes; stuff is falling out of the sky. There are force fields and laser beams and a big noisy surprise every time you blink.
At first glance your heart may sink a little. Can it be that “Toy Story,” built over 15 years and two previous movies out of the unlikely bonds that flourished among a band of beautifully animated inanimate characters (and Andy, the mostly unseen boy who collects them), has succumbed to flashy commercial blockbuster imperatives? Or would we be fooling ourselves to suppose that it has ever been anything else?
The resolution of the opening scene in the latest episode shows this to be a false choice. The action is taking place in Andy’s head as he plays with his toys. All those crazy effects are the products of his restless and inexhaustible imagination, which is no less his for having been formed and fed by movies, television shows and the cheap merchandise spun out of them.
And how many real kids who have grown up with Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody have unspooled their own improvised movies on the rec room floor? Perhaps no series of movies has so brilliantly grasped the emotional logic that binds the innate creativity of children at play to the machinery of mass entertainment. Each one feeds, and colonizes, the other. And perhaps only Pixar, a company Utopian in its faith in technological progress, artisanal in its devotion to quality and nearly unbeatable in its marketing savvy, could have engineered a sweeping capitalist narrative of such grandeur and charm as the “Toy Story” features. “Toy Story 3” is as sweet, as touching, as humane a movie as you are likely to see this summer, and yet it is all about doodads stamped and molded out of plastic and polyester.Continue reading the main story
Therein lies its genius, and its uncanny authenticity. A tale that captured the romance and pathos of the consumer economy, the sorrows and pleasures that dwell at the heart of our materialist way of life, could only be told from the standpoint of the commodities themselves, those accretions of synthetic substance and alienated labor we somehow endow with souls.
Cars, appliances, laptops, iPads: we love them, and we profess that love daily. Its purest, most innocent expression — but also its most vulnerable and perishable — is the attachment formed between children and the toys we buy them. “I want that!” “That’s mine!” Slogans of acquisitive selfishness, to be sure, but also articulations of desire and loyalty. The first “Toy Story” acknowledged this bond, and “Toy Story 2” turned it into a source of startlingly deep emotion.
When Woody chose life with Andy and the others over immortality with Stinky Pete at the museum, he was embracing a destiny built on his own disposability. When we grow up, or just grow tired of last year’s cool stuff, we don’t just put away those childish things, we throw them out. “Face it, we’re just trash,” says a bitter pink teddy bear near the end of “Toy Story 3.” Though the movie, directed by Lee Unkrich from a script by Michael Arndt (“Little Miss Sunshine”), labors to dispel the gloom of this statement, it can’t entirely disprove it.
As Andy prepares for college, Woody surveys the depleted ranks of his pals, noting that some have passed on (rest in peace, Wheezy) and reassuring the others that everything will be fine. They’ll live in the attic until the next generation comes along. But instead they wind up at the Sunnyside Daycare Center, which at first seems like a paradise where the problem of obsolescence has been magically solved. Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty), its seemingly jovial patriarch, explains that there, toys are played with every day, and when one group of youngsters outgrows them, another cohort arrives. It’s a perfect reversal of the single-owner predicament, and most of the toys are relieved and happy — especially Barbie, voiced by Jodi Benson, who finds a Ken with a fabulous wardrobe and the voice of Michael Keaton.
The change of scene, and Woody’s subsequent journey to the home of a little girl named Bonnie (Emily Hahn), allows the filmmakers to introduce a bevy of new toys, including a talking phone and a purple octopus who sounds a lot like one of the hosts of “The View.”
“Toy Story 3,” which makes remarkably subtle use of 3-D, also explores a range of cinematic techniques undreamed of in the first two chapters, and refined in recent Pixar films like “Wall-E” and “Up.” There are swiftly edited action sequences worthy of a “Bourne” movie; low-angle compositions and nimble tracking shots; changes in the color saturation and the texture of the light — just like in a “real” movie! When the truth about Sunnyside is revealed, the movie has fun evoking prison escape pictures and horror films, darkening the Pixar palette to captivating (and, to some small children, possibly frightening) effect.
In providing sheer moviegoing satisfaction — plot, characters, verbal wit and visual delight, cheap laughs and honest sentiment — “Toy Story 3” is wondrously generous and inventive. It is also, by the time it reaches a quiet denouement that balances its noisy beginning, moving in the way that parts of “Up” were. That is, this film — this whole three-part, 15-year epic — about the adventures of a bunch of silly plastic junk turns out also to be a long, melancholy meditation on loss, impermanence and that noble, stubborn, foolish thing called love. We all know money can’t buy it, except sometimes, for the price of a plastic figurine or a movie ticket.
“Toy Story 3” is rated G (General audiences). Some of the mean toys might be a little scary, and the danger the nice toys face becomes pretty intense at times.
TOY STORY 3
Opens on Friday nationwide.
Directed by Lee Unkrich; written by Michael Arndt, based on a story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Mr. Unkrich; directors of photography, Jeremy Lasky and Kim White; edited by Ken Schretzmann; music by Randy Newman; production designer, Bob Pauley; produced by Darla K. Anderson; released by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes. This film is rated G.
WITH THE VOICES OF: Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Ned Beatty (Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Michael Keaton (Ken), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), John Morris (Andy), Jodi Benson (Barbie) and Emily Hahn (Bonnie).Continue reading the main story
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BiographyBorn Robert Jeryl Ward in Luthersville, Georgia, he moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1960 and formed the Ohio Untouchables. The group released series of singles from LuPine label including "Your Love Is Amazing" which would become one of Ward's signature songs. Ward left the group in 1965.Then he moved to the Detroit area, actually residing in Toledo, Ohio and released some single under his name in the late 60's. He disappeared from the music scene sometime in the 70's after working as a session player for Motown.It was in the early 1990s that he came back into the spotlight. He was "rediscovered" by Black Top Records and released his first full-length album Fear No Evil in 1991. He released two more albums in the next four years for the label. In the mid-1990s he did limited touring, including a date in Minneapolis with Curtis Obeda and "The Butanes", and several dates in Michigan including Kalamazoo, Three Rivers and Grand Rapids. After the label folded in the late 1990s, WRKR Kalamazoo blues DJ Marty Spaulding, who Robert had appointed his manager, arranged a recording contract with Delmark Records to release New Role Soul in 2000. In his last years he faced a series of health problems, including two strokes, which prevented him from performing or recording.He died at his home in Dry Branch, Georgia, about six miles from Macon, on December 25, 2008.
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Euler problems/151 to 160
Paper sheets of standard sizes: an expected-value problem.
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Writing 1/2 as a sum of inverse squares
Note that if p is an odd prime, the sum of inverse squares of all terms divisible by p must have reduced denominator not divisible by p.
import Data.Ratio import Data.List invSq n = 1 % (n * n) sumInvSq = sum . map invSq subsets (x:xs) = let s = subsets xs in s ++ map (x :) s subsets _ = [] primes = 2 : 3 : 7 : [p | p <- [11, 13..83], all (\q -> p `mod` q /= 0) [3, 5, 7]] -- All subsets whose sum of inverse squares, -- when added to x, does not contain a factor of p pfree s x p = [(y, t) | t <- subsets s, let y = x + sumInvSq t, denominator y `mod` p /= 0] -- Verify that we need not consider terms divisible by 11, or by any -- prime greater than 13. Nor need we consider any term divisible -- by 25, 27, 32, or 49. verify = all (\p -> null $ tail $ pfree [p, 2*p..85] 0 p) $ 11 : dropWhile (< 17) primes ++ [25, 27, 32, 49] -- All pairs (x, n) where x is a rational number whose reduced -- denominator is not divisible by any prime greater than 3; -- and n>0 is the number of sets of numbers up to 85 divisible -- by a prime greater than 3, whose sum of inverse squares is x. only23 = foldl f [(0, 1)] [13, 7, 5] where f x p = collect $ concatMap (g p) x g p (x, n) = map (\(a, b) -> (a, n * length b)) $ pfree (terms p) x p terms p = [n * p | n <- [1..85`div`p], all (\q -> n `mod` q /= 0) [5, 7, 11, 13, 17]] collect = map (\z -> (fst $ head z, sum $ map snd z)) . groupBy cmpFst . sort cmpFst x y = fst x == fst y -- All subsets (of an ordered set) whose sum of inverse squares is x findInvSq x y = f x $ zip3 y (map invSq y) (map sumInvSq $ init $ tails y) where f 0 _ = [] f x ((n, r, s):ns) | r > x = f x ns | s < x = | otherwise = map (n :) (f (x - r) ns) ++ f x ns f _ _ = -- All numbers up to 85 that are divisible only by the primes -- 2 and 3 and are not divisible by 32 or 27. all23 = [n | a <- [0..4], b <- [0..2], let n = 2^a * 3^b, n <= 85] problem_152 = if verify then sum [n * length (findInvSq (1%2 - x) all23) | (x, n) <- only23] else undefined
Investigating Gaussian Integers
problem_153 = undefined
Exploring Pascal's pyramid.
problem_154 = undefined
Counting Capacitor Circuits.
problem_155 = undefined
problem_156 = undefined
Solving the diophantine equation 1/a+1/b= p/10n
problem_157 = undefined
Exploring strings for which only one character comes lexicographically after its neighbour to the left.
problem_158 = undefined
Digital root sums of factorisations.
problem_159 = undefined
10 Problem 160
Factorial trailing digits
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Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Senior NutritionistApples are amazing – sweet, tart, crunchy and crave-worthy! This is apple season, and we have the benefit of enjoying local apples and apple cider, especially the super crunchy, super juicy Snapdragon® born and raised in New York! Sweet and spicy, with hints of vanilla, it is a variety that has the bonus of being the product of a cross with the super popular Honey Crisp – YUM! Fun fact – New York ranks second in the U.S. for apple production, with more than 1 billion pounds grown each year! Apples are an important part of New York agriculture: Learn more at applesfromny.com. Apples bring a lot of health benefits to your family – high in soluble and insoluble fiber, they support weight loss, heart and digestive health. Science is uncovering more about their antioxidant powers, too – quercetin, catechin and chlorogenic acid add to the health properties of apples. Check out all of the great varieties we have at your local store, and don’t forget to try the Washington State star, the Piñata from Stemilt! This is a cross of 3 heirloom varieties that resulted in a classic crunchy, juicy apple, with a surprisingly tropical flavor twist! Great in salads, sandwiches, baking and snacking – learn more and find delicious recipes at https://www.stemilt.com/fruits/apples/pinata-apples/. #eatmoreapples!
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None of us are strangers to stress of various kinds. It turns out the effects of all those stresses can change the fate of future generation, influencing our very DNA without any change to the underlying sequence of As, Gs, Ts and Cs. Now, researchers reporting in the June 24th issue of Cell, a Cell Press publication, have new evidence that helps to explain just how these epigenetic changes really happen.
"There has been a big discussion about whether the stress effect can be transmitted to the next generation without DNA sequence change," said Shunsuke Ishii of RIKEN Tsukuba Institute. "Many people were doubtful about such phenomena because the mechanism was unknown. Our finding has now demonstrated that such phenomena really can occur."
Our genes encode proteins, but whether and how those genetic instructions are ultimately read and expressed depends on how those genes are chemically modified and "packaged" into a more complex structure known as chromatin. Some portions of the genome are more tightly wound into what's known as heterochromatin. Heterochromatin is maintained from one generation to the next and typically doesn't contain active genes, Ishii explains.
Over 20 years ago, Ishii and his colleagues discovered a gene in yeast (called activation transcription factor-2 or ATF-2 for short)that is required for those tightly packed, heterochromatin structures to form. ATF-2 is altered by stress-activated protein kinases in response to environmental stress, inflammatory cytokines, and reactive oxygen species (ROS). But it wasn't entirely clear what this might mean for other organisms.
Ishii and his colleagues now confirm that ATF-2 is required for heterochromatin assembly in multicellular organisms. When fruitflies are exposed to stressful conditions, the ATF-2 is modified and disrupts heterochromatin, releasing genes from their usual silenced state. Importantly, these changes in genomic structure are passed on from one generation to the next.
The researchers expect that this finding in flies has relevance for humans, noting that we also carry the ATF-2 gene. Those epigenetic changes may influence basic cellular functions as well as metabolism, behavior and disease. In particular, Ishii suggests that epigenetic causes may play a role in "lifestyle diseases," including heart disease and diabetes, and in psychological diseases, such as schizophrenia.
If that's true, there may be some hope. Drugs targeting the enzymes that modify ATF-2 in response to stress have already been developed.
According to Ishii, the take-home message is this: "I hope that people understand that various stresses can change gene expression without DNA sequence change." He says the youngest among us - developing embryos and infants -- may be especially sensitive to that kind of stress-induced epigenetic change and "we should be more careful about stresses on them."
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TORONTO, March 3 (Reuters) – As mineral and metal prices have rebounded from a slump, so have the fortunes of small miners, and some industry experts are predicting even better times, ahead of the industry’s biggest conference for explorers and developers.
Brighter prospects will be in focus at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s conference in Toronto, Sunday through Wednesday. The world’s top miners are increasingly investing in exploration companies early on, taking “toehold” minority stakes to boost their odds of success.
“Majors have gutted their own exploration departments,” said Theophile Yameogo, mining and metals advisory leader at consultant EY Canada. “They don’t want to do leap-of-faith drilling.”
After three years of declines, the world’s junior miners showed a 7.4 percent uptick in equity financing to $7.29 billion in 2016, according to Thomson Reuters data.
They raised another $1.25 billion in January and February, well above $466.6 million a year earlier.
Supply constraints and healthy demand have lifted prices for several base metals. Copper, for example, touched a 20-month high of $6,204 a tonne in February, while zinc jumped from below $1,600 a tonne to $2,860 over the last year.
For the rest of this article, click here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-4284990/PREVIEW-With-money-pockets-prospects-improve-small-miners.html
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Just a quick update on progress on the second book – Maelstrom.
The third draft is done and it’s shaping up rather nicely, over 85,000 words and counting! It’s now off to my nearest and dearest (and my harshest critics) for a first read-through. Assuming it passes without too much criticism, then it’s off to the editor… which should mean we’ll be published before Christmas (sorry to all those I said it would be September – a little over-eager on my part).
If you wish to be considered for an advanced reader copy, simply sign-up to the mailing list.
In the meantime, I have put together a mock-up of the cover – hope you like it.
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Sheet Music: Score
Anthem : voice and piano / music by Phillip Wilcher ; text by A.E. Housman.
by Phillip Wilcher (2002)
Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 facsimile score (3p. -- A4 (portrait))
Copyright held by Phillip Wilcher.
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A Bitter Veil by Libby Fischer Hellmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was sent this audio book for free by the author; thank you, Libby!
I forgot, while reading this book, that it was fiction, as it felt like a real story. The book was obviously well- researched. I was only slightly older than Anna when all these events happened in Iran. It's about Anna, a college student in Chicago, the daughter of a German physicist father and a French mother (her parents were divorced and she lived with her father, mainly), who meets Nouri Samedi, a wealthy Iranian engineering grad student. They fall in love and after her graduation, they decide to go to Iran and get married, and start a life there. Anna is hoping for a wonderful family life, something she felt she never had with her own family. But political events are happening in Iran, and the setting is just prior to the Shah's fall. At first, her life in Iran is wonderful, her in-laws embrace her, her husband is loving and doting, and Anna starts to make friends with another American woman, also the wife of an Iranian. As all the political upheaval starts to happen, things change in the Samedi household and Nouri doesn't know how to cope with the change. He and his family turn against all things American, including Anna. My only complaint is how quickly Nouri changes for the worst, and without any explanation about why he suddenly falls out of love with Anna. He doesn't talk with her and I'm confused why everything is suddenly her fault, and, literally, it happens almost overnight. I was just as distressed as Anna was, over how horrible her life becomes. I was so angry with Nouri!
The book is beautifully written and I feel like I learned so much about the time, the politics, and Iran as a country, and about the people. I was wary of Anna marrying Nouri and moving to Iran from the beginning, as I immediately thought about the book, Not Without My Daughter, and knew what dangers Anna would face once married and living in that society, and how her rights as a woman would be eroded.
I highly recommend this book, and I loved the audio narration. I could hardly wait for my daily commute to/from work each day, just so I could listen! Kudos to the author for a wonderful, believable story about true events that I remember so well happening in my youth.
View all my reviews
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COACH JESUS DE SANTIAGO
In line with our club’s philosophy of creating the best possible environment for our players, the selection and development of our coaching staff is of the outmost importance. We at CSC strive to provide our players with the best possible coaches to help them realize their potential not just as soccer players but as well as members of society.
Today we feature one of the best representatives of this philosophy, coach Jesus De Santiago. Read on and get to know what makes Coach De Santiago such an important member of our coaching staff.
COACHING ASSIGNMENT(S): G2006 White & G2010 Red
COACHING LICENSES: E License
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: NFHS High School Coaching Certification | First Aid Certified
- 2013 – 2015: El Cajon Matrix GU15-U16
- 2013 – 2016: Granite Hills High School Girls JV
- 2015- 2016: Barcelona Cantera GU17
- 2016 – Present: Crusaders Soccer Club G2006 & G2010
- U16 – U18 at Hotspurs Soccer Club
- 2002 – 2006: 4 Year starter Varsity soccer at El Cajon Valley High School
- 2006 – 2008: Collegiate soccer at Cuyamaca College
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY? Rafael Marquez from Mexico because of the leadership qualities he has and the legendary career he had from playing with Monaco & FC Barcelona to playing with the Mexican national team. His precision passing and the ability he has to be able to play a perfect 40-50 yard ball.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT CSC? I have been coaching at CSC going on my third year.
- 2014: Presidio League Champions GU16 (El Cajon Matrix)
- 2015: Hotspurs Labor Day Champions GU17 (Barcelona Cantera)
- 2016: Grossmont League Champions (Granite Hills HS)
- 2018: Hotspurs Cup Finalists (G2010)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION ABOUT YOURSELF: I am a graphic artist for a sports company in San Diego. I am a son, brother, uncle and soccer enthusiast who wants to help youth players develop their game. I love the game and want to strive to become a better coach every season.
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This exquisite ecru lace is a gorgeous masterpiece created by Sophie Hallette, a world’s famous French lace manufacturer founded in the 19th century. Designed with a corded floral pattern, this beautiful lace is embroidered with myriads of glistening pieces – glass bugles, beads, plastic appliques, all mixed up together to create fancy shapes and concoctions. White, blue, silver and sheer, they are attached by hand to ensure the ultimate quality of the production. Heavy, with a sumptuous drape, this stunning embroidered lace fabric is a hymn to human devotion to exceptional beauty and perfection.
We offer worldwide shipping on all items in Tissura online shop. Delivery to USA, UK, UAE, Australia and rest of the world.
We accept bank transfers and payments by credit and debit cards. Learn more about our payment and delivery terms.
All fabrics on our website are priced by the running meter. The term "running meter" or "linear meter" is used in the fabric industry.
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Tutorials are a popular feature of Knotions and we love helping you craft smarter. Tutorials and Knotions just go together. And bonus – August 6th is Friendship Day in the U.S.
We already have a list of tutorials for July, but we’d love to hear from you. I’m intentionally not mentioning any of them because I don’t want to influence what you say.
What would you like us to make a tutorial on?
And if you need inspiration, take a look at our previous tutorials. Some of our most popular are:
Fill out this form and tell us what you want to see!
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For any woman who requires that little extra protection.
Poise® Thin & Discreet Extra Pads have been specifically designed for bladder leaks, with the superior 3-in-1 dryness, comfort and odour control which a period pad can’t provide!
Poise® Thin & Discreet Extra Pads are 45% thinner than Poise regular pads and 7x drier than daytime ultrathin period pads.
- 45% thinner than Poise regular pads and 2x more absorbent than daytime Ultrathin period pads.
- ultimate protection: Leak-Block™ side shields for outstanding protection.
- RapidDry™ cover is 7x drier than daytime Ultrathin period pads.
- Thin-Flex™ core designed to hold its shape all day without scrunching, bunching, twisting or curling.
- odour control: Absorb-Loc® core quickly and continuously neutralises odours.
Quantity per packet
16 pads per packet
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6 packs per carton = 96 pads per carton
The poise thin and discreet pads are a great product, I would recommend this product to anyone thinking of trying it.
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Temporary Restraining Order Bars Kent Rathbun From Calling Himself 'Chef With No Name'
After leaving his namesake restaurant group in the summer of 2016 because of pending litigation, Kent Rathbun created this image and a social media campaign calling himself "Chef With No Name." Now, Rathbun's former business partner has filed a temporary restraining order that prohibits Rathbun from using both his real name and "Chef With No Name."
Courtesy of Chef With No Name
When Kent Rathbun severed ties last summer with his namesake restaurant group, he also had to walk away from his own name.
According to court documents, in 2009, the high-profile Dallas chef signed over the rights to his name, image and likeness for restaurant-related marketing to his then-business partner William "Bill" Hyde Jr., with whom he launched H2R Restaurant Concepts in 2007. After Rathbun and Hyde's not-so-amicable parting in the summer of 2016, Rathbun, unable to use his own name in the restaurant industry, adopted a moniker: the Chef With No Name.
But a temporary restraining order signed by a Dallas judge last month has barred Rathbun from using the phrase "Chef With No Name" and its corresponding hashtag, #chefwithnoname. For now, at least, the Chef With No Name really is just that.
Rathbun and Hyde launched H2R Restaurant Concepts in August 2007. "This company was formed to acquire existing restaurant concepts that Rathbun had created and successfully run and to develop other restaurants to be conceived by Rathbun. The majority member, William Hyde Jr. ... was to provide financing and other general business services for the existing operations," according to Rathbun's original lawsuit filed in June 2016. H2R's current holdings are Jasper's, Abacus and the Kitchen at 1630, a catering and event space. Briarwood West Investments, owned by Hyde, owns 75 percent of H2R; Rathbun still owns 25 percent of the business.
Rathbun's suit alleges that on March 2, 2009, two years after H2R was formed, "Hyde placed in front of Rathbun a document entitled 'Assignment of Rights to Use of Name and Likeness' ... and told him it needed to be immediately executed by [Rathbun] as a condition to moving forward with company business."
Rathbun signed the forms "under duress; being told that it was a formality, but one required for continued operations of the then-existing restaurants," according to the lawsuit. Rathbun's lawyers argue that the document is "impermissibly vague" and that it is unenforceable "because it is not a contract. There was no offer and acceptance and no meeting of the minds." The document, Rathbun's lawyers contend, is "an illegal and unenforceable contract which now threatens to destroy [Rathbun's] livelihood and reputation as a Texas Restauranteur [sic]."
Nonetheless, when Rathbun and Hyde severed business ties, Rathbun was unable to use his own name in marketing or promoting restaurants. So he became the Chef With No Name.
Since that split and subsequent lawsuit (and the counterclaim filed shortly thereafter), a lot has happened: Rathbun was seriously injured in an ATV accident in November. He eventually recovered and took a gig early this year as chef at the revamped Chelsea Corner. He also helped his wife, Tracy Rathbun, and her business partner Lynae Fearing launch their new seafood restaurant, Lover's Seafood & Market. And in February, Hyde filed a suit seeking at least $1 million in damages.
On March 6, H2R's lawyers filed a temporary restraining order alleging that, by working under "Chef With No Name," Rathbun was still utilizing his name and likeness. H2R's lawyers called Rathbun's use of "Chef With No Name" an "advertising campaign" that "bemoans Rathbun's inability to exploit his name and likeness in the restaurant industry ... while concurrently exploiting Rathbun's celebrity, directly and through others. The campaign includes strategically placed articles in the media, viral video clips with other high profile celebrities, and the full range of social media outlets."
Using the moniker, H2R's lawyers assert, is "sullying the H2R Defendants (including Abacus and Jasper's) and their trademarks; garnering sympathy at the expense of H2R and its restaurants; and simultaneously drawing attention to his new restaurant ventures using his name and likeness."
The temporary restraining order was signed on March 9 and will be in effect until at least May 19, the date of the next hearing in the case, according to documents filed April 10.
Michael K. Hurst, Rathbun's lead attorney, declined to talk at length about the ramifications of the restraining order barring Rathbun from using the moniker "Chef With No Name."
"Suffice it to say, there are differing interpretations of what that means," Hurst says. "Right now, the parties are trying to have some amicable discussions."
The bitter back-and-forth between the two former business partners is laid bare in lengthy legalese with every new document filed. In the March 6 filing, in a section titled "Kent Rathbun's scheme revealed," Hyde's lawyers assert that Rathbun "took H2R's financial backing and Hyde's extensive restaurant business operations expertise, only to spurn H2R and Hyde and launch a public campaign that exploits his celebrity in a manner designed to harm the company in which he still owns 25 percent," according to the filing. "H2R invested millions into the brand 'Kent Rathbun,' and saved Rathbun from ruin and obscurity, only to be rejected and mocked when Rathbun could not force Hyde to sell out.
"To further the injury," the suit also alleges, "Rathbun has poached employees of Abacus and Jasper's for his or his wife's ventures."
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She Got a Hysterectomy Because of Family History. Then She Found Out She Was Adopted.
Consumer genetic testing is resulting in some truly traumatic medical surprises
In her early fifties, Linda Minten began experiencing symptoms of what her doctor believed might be ovarian cancer. She was bloated, bleeding, and in pain. An ultrasound was inconclusive, but testing found an elevated level of a tumor biomarker. The fact that Linda had recently learned she was likely about half Ashkenazi Jewish through her mother worried her because it increased her likelihood of having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 variant, which would put her at higher risk of that kind of cancer.
Wondering if her father might also have Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, further increasing her risk of these variants, Linda decided to find out more about her ancestral heritage. Like over 30 million Americans, she turned to consumer DNA testing for more information. She sent her spit into the largest of these databases, AncestryDNA. She also ordered a clinical-grade test from a company called Color to look for many mutations that increase cancer risk.
Linda’s father had passed away decades earlier, but Linda told her mother what was going on and consulted her on the family’s health history, which included two maternal relatives with cancer and the fact that Linda’s mom had had a hysterectomy. Linda brought all this information back to her doctor, who considered all the risk factors and recommended she have an emergency radical hysterectomy. “We couldn’t wait for it to pan out,” Linda told me.
The Color test came back the day before Linda’s scheduled surgery. It didn’t find evidence for the genetic mutations Linda was worried about, but her doctor felt the procedure was still warranted. So she had the surgery, and afterward, her doctor told her there was no evidence of cancer in the organs that had been removed. Linda was relieved and felt they’d made the right decision based on the information they had.
But a week and a half after the surgery, as she was recovering, Linda’s AncestryDNA results came back, and that’s when things took a turn.
Like so many others I spoke with while researching my book The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are, Linda’s results offered a life-altering surprise. Her relative matches listed a man she didn’t know as her father, as well as a half-sister and cousins she’d never heard of.
Understanding didn’t come right away. Linda had to piece the clues together. She had to call her mom, who said she didn’t know why the test had predicted some stranger was her father. She had to call Ancestry and speak with a kindly customer service representative, who assured Linda the results were almost certainly accurate and that she was far from the first person to call with unexpected results. She had to log back onto Ancestry.com and look at her ethnicity, which suggested she had no Jewish ancestry at all. She had to examine the language on her birth certificate until she realized it had been amended and issued a year after her birth. She had to call the county in Arizona where she’d been born and find out that her original birth certificate was sealed. And, she says, she had to call one of her brothers and wring the truth out of him.
If she’d known the truth, she wouldn’t have been so panicked by what she thought was an elevated risk. She might not have needed the surgery at all.
This was how Linda found out she was adopted — a plain fact she says everyone, including neighbors, teachers, and her two older brothers, had known, but which she herself had never been told. Linda was 51 years old.
And she was dumbfounded. Dumbfounded that her mother hadn’t told the truth when asked and hurt that her brothers hadn’t intervened despite their mother’s edict not to. “I just went through a hysterectomy,” she told one of them. If she’d known the truth, she wouldn’t have been so panicked by what she thought was an elevated risk. “I would have had more time. I could have retested.” She might not have needed the surgery at all.
It was strange. Linda had never suspected she was adopted, even though as a lonely child emotionally estranged from her mother, she’d sometimes fantasized that she was. Now, the revelation of her adoption was somehow freeing. When she spoke with her mother again, Linda told her what she knew, and she says her mother told her, “We did the best we could.”
Mary Rubens, a close friend to Linda who is also the ex-wife of one of her older brothers, confirmed the basic timeline of Linda’s story and told me that even she had known Linda was adopted since she’d been a teenager dating Linda’s brother. Mary had long expected Linda’s family to tell her, but she herself did not, feeling it was not her place and feeling bound by a promise she’d made to Linda’s father decades earlier that she never would. Once upon a time, some thought it best that adopted children not be told they were adopted. “I just think that he didn’t ever want her to feel unloved,” Mary told me.
And now what? At once distraught and relieved and eager to understand where she’d come from, Linda set out to find her birth parents.
She started with her birth father, who was already in the AncestryDNA database under his initials. She thought he might have tested his saliva in hopes of finding her. But the first few times they spoke on the phone, the man’s reaction surprised her. “‘I’ll be darned,’” she says he remarked. He said he hadn’t known Linda existed, nor did he remember her mother. Linda told him she was conceived in March 1965 — did that ring a bell? Nope. Her mom might have been a redhead, like Linda — did that help? It did not. In their second conversation, he told Linda that these phone calls were getting him in trouble with his wife, and she apologized, feeling again like the child who was unwanted and out of place.
Still, she kept trying for connection. “Look, it’s been a month,” she told her biological father. “If you’re not going to tell your kids, I will.” One of her father’s daughters was already matching her as a close relative in the database, and on Facebook she’d become friends with several paternal relatives. She figured it was only a matter of time before her father’s three daughters discovered her existence. “I knew what being the last person to find out a secret felt like,” she said. So she sent them a note.
All I could think when I read the Facebook Messenger exchange between Linda and her half-sisters was what a jarring and thoroughly modern way this was to meet one’s genetic family. Linda’s tone is effusive, vulnerable, alternating between being eager to know her siblings and allowing they might want nothing to do with her. She explains that she was conceived before their parents were married, but she’s aware that her existence may nonetheless cause distress to them and their mother. Their replies are terse, stunned. Later, Linda would say she was so excited to have half-sisters that she didn’t fully appreciate how her story posed a fundamental threat to their story.
Linda also set out to figure out her biological mother’s identity, working with family trees she created based on maternal cousins among her relative matches and homing in on a woman who was a classmate of her biological father’s. When she figured out the identity of the woman she believes was her biological mother, she learned the woman had passed away six months earlier, leaving Linda to piece together a biography from clues: an obituary, which she read countless times, a photograph on Classmates.com, and conversations with maternal relatives. “You don’t get to know the person, so you hold on to these little tiny scraps,” she told me. The woman also left behind two grieving daughters who said they’d never known of Linda’s existence. The news Linda bore appears to have contributed to poisoning her overtures. She forwarded me an email sent by the husband of the deceased woman, calling Linda “deplorable.”
Linda kept pursuing various members of both families, certain that if she could just reach the right person, she would be heard and, perhaps, welcomed, but for the most part, she’s been shut out. She says she’s heard that some in her father’s family believe she is interested in money, an accusation that deeply wounded her. She forwarded me a “discontinuance of contact” letter sent by an attorney for her biological father and his wife, telling her that his clients believed her “assertions are based on unproven guesses and conjecture” and asking her to “slow down and research this in a more measured, analytical manner.”
Negotiations over having Linda and her father submit to formal paternity testing broke down amid questions of who would pay for what and mistrust on both sides.
“When you’re 51 years old and this hits you, you feel like you’re six,” Linda told me one day, her voice breaking. “You just feel so vulnerable, so raw and vulnerable.” She had a neediness I’d come to recognize from other consumers of genetic testing who felt they’d been denied their identities; entire conversations were conducted in a minor key. Linda told me she understood why her mother had given her up for adoption — “she was young, scared, and the love of her life just married someone else.” But being kept hidden hurt so bad.
Perhaps the way she’d come into the world had once been taboo; perhaps her mother’s pregnancy had been a problem to be taken care of. But she herself did not want to be a taboo or a problem. She did not want to have to apologize for her own existence.
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Ukraine has claimed to have destroyed a Russian weapons’ depot in Novoaidar, Luhansk region.
Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, made the claim in a post he shared on Facebook on Monday.
Images and video that appear to show the aftermath of the attack were also shared on social media.
Haidai said that Ukrainian forces had destroyed a Russian “ammunition warehouse” near a Russian settlement in Luhansk.
However, in a video shared by Russian State media, RIA Novosti, Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) People’s Militia officer Roman Ivanov, said the Ukrainian strikes on Novoaidar destroyed “more than 20 homes, along with a warehouse filled with chemical fertilizers.”
But Haidai denied Russian claims that Ukrainians targeted residential buildings.
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I fostered three black kittens once. I named them Larry, Daryl, and Daryl. They where the best 'cause they where more like goofy dogs than cats. And on freezing winter nights (northern New England and i had little for heat that winter) they would snuggle under the covers with me and make a purring cat blanket over my chest. They went to great homes but I miss them still.
i think there are just a lot of black cats. Being nocturnal and all, you'd think it'd be a plus that would give even the stupider cats a leg up.
i never picked, they just ended up that way. i was given the first one, the second one was bald when it picked me, and this one just showed up. They seem to just end up looking kind of the same with the yellow eyes and black hair, but this one seems to be developing green edges to her pupils and her hair is short, so if i ever get another one, maybe it gets to be different.
Someone once said to me that black cats have more human expressions. i dunno about that. Maybe it is a blanker slate to interpret into our cartoon wishes.
Out of the three cats I've had, two were black. I think one reason we like them because it's a snub to the "unlucky" black cat belief, and we suspect that black cats have been probably historically suffered more mistreatment at the hands of superstitious, sadistic creeps.
I've had one full black cat named XTC also known as "baby" or "Puppy" because he was the size of a dog. My other black cats had white socks or chests but this guy didn't even have a single white hair. He lived to 14 years old and died two years ago. He was found in an alley way off 16th street by Unions Square in New York City and spent the last part of his life in Harrison with a back yard.
My current cat is a lion gray tabby. (lion gray as in it looks yellow at times but really, he's pretty much as gray as they come). I've had one red cat, and when I asked for this cat (and his bro) from the kitten-farmer I ask for one gray and one red. Sadly the fox visited the kittens hideway that night and the two left were gray, so I took them.
My mum has a black cat that used to be mine. He was the one kitten out of a feral litter that wasn't afraid of me. I scooped him up and took him home. Mum hosted him (and my other, orange, cat) while I was moving from San Antonio to Seattle. She decided possession was 9/10 of the law and kept him and gave me back my orange kitty.
I currently have two grey and white kitties, an orange kitty and an orange & white kitty.
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On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Morgan State University Student Center, new Bears Head Football Coach Tyrone Wheatley will be officially introduced to the Morgan Community, media, and the public.
Join Morgan President David Wilson, Athletic Director Ed Scott, and members of the Bears football team as they welcome Coach Wheatley to the Morgan Family. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers for attending media outlets.
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By Sarah Braasch
Rayhana, a French-Algerian playwright and actress, was attacked last week in front of the theater in Paris where she is performing her provocative play, “At My Age, I Still Hide My Smoking”. Rayhana speaks out against Islamism and obscurantism and the Muslim culture of female oppression in Algeria. Her play takes place in a hammam in Algeria and portrays nine women sitting together and discussing their daily lives. The two men who attacked Rayhana grabbed her from behind, forcing her to the ground, and poured gasoline over her head and in her face, momentarily blinding her, and then attempted to set her on fire by throwing a lit cigarette on top of her head. Prior to this incident, Rayhana had been harassed verbally. Despite the attack and the threats of violence, Rayhana is determined to continue performing her play. She has received many offers to stage performances from theaters throughout France, in response to this outrageous criminal act.
Ni Putes Ni Soumises (Neither Whores Nor Submissives), a French women’s rights organization that condemns cultural relativism and fights for women’s rights as universal human rights without compromise, organized a protest to support Rayhana on Saturday afternoon, January 16th. A huge crowd assembled in front of the theater, la Maison des Métallos, where Rayhana is performing her play. The crowd included women’s rights activists, government officials and representatives from some of France’s political parties. Sihem Habchi, the President of Ni Putes Ni Soumises, condemned the attack on Rayhana and proclaimed, “It is her job to be in the theater and our job to be in the streets.”[Editor’s Note: Sarah provided some pictures of the protest, several of which are reproduced below.]
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Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 | 2 a.m.
State of the State coverage
Sen. Warren Hardy glanced around his new office, a cramped affair more befitting a small town claims adjuster than an experienced state senator with nearly two decades in Carson City.
“Obviously we’d rather be in charge,” the Republican said with a chuckle. “You see my old office?” he said, referring to the fine space he had for years.
Change has come to Carson City, and it’s most evident in the state Senate, which Democrats now control after defeating two incumbent Republicans.
For years, the old-timers say, the place had a biennial rhythm, presided over by Sen. Bill Raggio, the long-serving Reno Republican and master of the upper chamber.
His lieutenants were powerful in their own right — the old bulls, mostly middle-aged men who were in the Senate for years.
This species was epitomized by Sen. Randolph Townsend, with a magnificent pompadour, a weightlifter physique and expensive, pinstriped, double-breasted suits. As the longtime chairman of the commerce and labor committee, he would welcome public testimony after an opening monologue delivered with a voice best described as senatorial basso-bombast.
The lobbyists waited in a sitting area outside his spacious corner office. He would appear in the doorway and wave them in, as if headmaster of telecom policy and the like. Townsend is serving his final session, forced out by term limits.
Last week, Sen. Maggie Carlton, the former Treasure Island waitress, was outfitting her new office, the one where Townsend spent so many years.
When lobbyists needed real privacy, they met in Raggio’s office just off the Senate floor. Some are Raggio’s law partners. His suite had many doors and a conference room, out of sight of opposition and press.
Now, Raggio is upstairs, his dwindled crew in a row down the hall.
On the other side, being in the majority has all kinds of perhaps predictable consequences: “I have a lot of new best friends,” said Sen. Mike Schneider, chairman of a newly created energy and transportation committee, a hothouse for hoped-for federal stimulus dollars.
Schneider has seen the disappearance of another Senate institution, a sometime rival within his caucus, Rep. Dina Titus, who won a seat in Congress in November after years as the Democrats’ minority leader.
New Majority Leader Steven Horsford, a Las Vegas Democrat, will bring a mellowing influence to the body, and a new energy to his caucus, say legislators and lobbyists on both sides of the aisle.
“He’s smart, a quick learner. He’ll do a good job,” said Sen. Mike McGinness, who added that he’s optimistic about the session.
Hardy was even more effusive. “Steven has done everything right in terms of building a bipartisan spirit,” he said.
This is due in part to Horsford’s talents for conciliation, but also to the perilous times. “There’s a spirit of bipartisanship because we’re in crisis here,” he said.
The Legislature will have to find $2 billion or more in new taxes or spending cuts to maintain schools and other services at current levels, so partisan gamesmanship will feel – and will be perceived by the public as – unseemly.
By all accounts, Horsford has courted Raggio, asked his advice and counsel, and even offered him one of the offices in the majority suite downstairs.
Raggio declined. But he’s had kind words for Horsford, the youngest majority leader in history, as well as the first black Senate leader.
For whatever mutual affinities they share, they also have a mutual need.
Any tax increase, which Horsford is certain to propose, will require two Republican votes to get two-thirds as the constitution mandates and also to override the expected veto of Gov. Jim Gibbons, the anti-tax Republican.
But Horsford wants more. He wants a definitive statement to the governor that the people’s representatives have spoken loudly: Gibbons’ proposed budget cuts, including almost 36 percent to higher education, will not stand.
Raggio, meanwhile, is known to be exhausted with Gibbons’ foibles, even though the two men are from the same party. He was attending to a family matter and did not appear at Gibbons’ state-of-the-state address on Thursday, an absence duly noted by the capital’s many Raggiologists.
More important, Raggio has spent more than three decades in the Senate, and he has a legacy, especially as a fierce advocate for higher education.
He’s not about to see Gibbons dismantle that legacy, even if it means joining with a Democrat to oppose his governor.
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CHS Irish Basketball season begins this Friday November 15th @ 7:30 PM vs El Dorado Aztecs, come out & support your IRISH at home! | CHS calls out all middle school students to come visit La Cate, ask questions, get informed and get a taste of what being an "Irish for a Day" is all about. It's a great day to be an Irishman! Please contact Mr. Baca for appointments or questions about visiting Cathedral, Tel: 915 532 3238 ext. 695, Email: firstname.lastname@example.org. | Make sure to check out our upcoming Basketball, Swimming and Golf Season Schedule under the Athletic Teams page.
Where young men become the best version of themselves
Cathedral’s success lies in simple yet profound ideas but none more important than the belief that our students are capable, regardless of race, social or economic background, religion, family circumstances, or cultural bias of achieving academic success, of becoming model citizens who have a moral compass by which they can guide their lives.
At Cathedral we provide a sense of family. The young men of Cathedral are proud of the school and protective of its reputation. Self-esteem is high as students are aware of their accomplishments academically and athletically; men of Cathedral have high expectations of success, something they all carry with them into college and university.
In many ways, Cathedral could be called old-fashioned. It is private, religious, and all-male. School policies demand high standards, much homework, minimal social distractions, and unrelenting self-discipline and respect for others. For instance, the student body is required to stand whenever any adult enters the classroom.
The quid pro quo of all this self-discipline is motivation, an atmosphere of pride and constant reward for the accomplishment. The public address system reminds the students, “Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God.” The clear minute-by-minute message of the day to the students is: “What you do here matters! It matters to God, to your family, to your teachers, to your community, and friends.”
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CHICAGO -- Oral bacteria can exchange genes, raising the possibility that organisms in the oral cavity can be transformed from harmless to destructive, and from antibiotic-susceptible to antibiotic-resistant, oral biologists at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have found.
In findings presented here today (March 9, 2001) at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, UB dental researchers showed direct experimental evidence that horizontal gene transfer can occur between two different families of bacteria commonly found in the mouth.
"We carried out these experiments to examine the possibility that bacteria in dental plaque may exchange genetic information between each other," said Howard K. Kuramitsu, Ph.D., UB professor of oral biology and microbiology and senior author on the study.
"Our studies demonstrated genetic exchange between two markedly distinct oral bacteria -- an oral spirochete and a streptococcus. Therefore, exchange between two closely related bacteria, such as the one responsible for dental caries -- Streptococcus mutans -- and the harmless Streptococcus gordonii is highly probable."
Kuramitsu and Bingyan Wang, M.D., a post-doctoral researcher, used an erythromycin-resistant plasmid as a marker of gene transfer. A plasmid is an extra-chromosomal self-replicating structure found in bacteria cells that carries genes for a variety of functions not essential for cell growth, such as antibiotic resistance.
The researchers cultivated Streptococcus gordonii in the presence of the plasmid alone and separately with the bacteria Treponema denticola harboring the plasmid marker. After a period of cultivation, they detected genes from the marker plasmid within S. gordonii under both growth scenarios. Isolation of plasmids from the later strain could be followed by transformation into Escherichia coli.
"These findings could be important in the transfer of antibiotic resistance between plaque organisms, as well as with more harmful bacteria that temporarily colonize the oral cavity," Kuramitsu said. "In addition, this process could be important in understanding the evolution of plaque bacteria and could explain why some organisms exhibit certain virulent properties, such as the ability to colonize teeth."
The research was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health.
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Water birth can ease pain and bring more calm for mom and baby, though there are a few things you will want to know before planning a water birth.
Elderberries may get all the limelight, but the elderflower is just as beneficial and tasty! Here's why you should add them to your natural health regimen.
Check out these alternative options to order real food for your family, without setting foot in a store or needing to put on a mask.
Find out why yellow dock is a must-have in your natural medicine cabinet. Especially if you are pregnant!
Want to get more superfoods in your diet? Here are seven simple, healthy items to keep on your weekly superfood menu plan rotation.
Thinking about homeschooling but have no idea where to start? I get it! Luckily, there are a lot of amazing resources for homeschooling available now,
Nettle is a nourishing and important herb for pregnancy. Find out more about its benefits and how to use nettle to help you!
It's no secret that our modern world is toxic. We have swapped natural living for fast and manufactured everything. Learn how to avoid hidden toxins.
Greens contain a slew of important vitamins and minerals. Learn how to prep greens to keep all that nutrition on hand for emergency situations.
Love tiramisu? Check out this healthier — but still completely delicious — twist on traditional tiramisu that is easy to make and grain-free.
Hi, I’m Kate. I love medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. My goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices.Meet My Family
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This past Sunday, ASIFA-East hosted our 47th annual animated film awards at Parsons, The New School for Design, for a lively and excited audience. The films this year were exceptional and a good number of filmmakers were in attendance to receive their prizes and praise from the local ASIFA-East community in person.
Thanks again to the New School’s Anezka Sebek for graciously hosting us. My festival co-chairwoman is Masako Kanayama and this year we were honored to have special assistance with entries by the talented Angela DeVito. Thanks to Christi Bertelsen who worked with Dayna Gonzalez to continue our online entry process. Our signal film this year was created by Tristian Goik with help from Stefie Gan and John Walter Lustig. William Hohauser seamlessly edited our festival reel. Our Awards Certificates were designed by Tristian Goik with art from the signal film as well as our promotional postcard. Tristian Goik, Christi Bertelsen, and Emily Compton kept us all informed all over the web about the Jury Screenings, Festival and Awards FAQ’s, and the Award Ceremony itself. Thank you to the very talented Isam Prado for designing our 3D- printed Best in Show prize. The School of Visual Arts provided our Festival Jury Screenings venue. Robert Lyons set up the most fantastic mid-reception anijam station. Bustle provided our entry sorting conference room space. Thanks to the ASIFA-East Board for pitching in to sort the festival submissions. Thank you to Women In Animation‘s Lisa Goldman and Laura Bryson for participating and bringing a special honor to women filmmakers at the awards night. An extra special thanks is due to our board member volunteers who helped us on the night of the event and leading up to it to get the party ready for everyone – Bill Lorenzo, Asim Khan, David Howard, Masako Kanayama, Patricia Burgess, Daniel Vasquez, Ray Kosarin, Emily Compton, Bob Lyons, Elizabeth DeIeso, and Debra Solomon!
Thanks to our sponsor’s for the awards: Bustle.com, redefining women’s interest with a fresh take on content, who supported our wine and 3D printed statuette “The Peggy”; Battery Pop, providing a kid-safe platform to provide analytics and support for your terrific kid-targeted media.
Thank you to David Langkamp for coordinating the catering and assisting with projection. Steve Zelin was our Festival CPA and tallied the votes. Joe Elliot was our wonderful photographer who took photos throughout the evening and can be found in the link at the bottom of this post. Our after party was at Fiddlesticks Pub and with good turnout. And thank you to our executive board that put in all the elbow grease and energy to get ready on the big night.
Behold, the Best In Show prize for the ASIFA East awards 2016. Some lucky filmmaker will be taking this baby home. Join us on Sunday May 15, 2016 at the new school. #asifa #asifaeast #asifaeastawards #animation #film #filmfestival #awards #newyorkanimation
A photo posted by Katie Pony Cropper Klein (@thekatiepony) on
Thank you to Reeves Lehman and the School of Visual Arts Department of Film and Animation for providing our jury screening theaters and for generosity with their facility throughout the year. Thank you to Buzzco Associates for the use of their studio for the festival sorting and meetings throughout the year. Thank you to The Productive Studios for their generosity in hosting our ASIFA-East drawing class throughout the year and making continued efforts to bring animation jobs to New York. And last, but not least: thanks to everyone who entered a film this year and to those who showed up to vote. Our voting members exclusively determine the award winners and therefore the program.
I hope everyone had a great time and that I will see you next all next year at the 48th annual awards!
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As you are aware, the Home Minister appealed the decision of Justice Syed Helmy. The appeal is scheduled for hearing at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on 11th February 2008, 9.00 am. We had asked for a panel of five or seven judges (as opposed to the usual three) in view of the legal significance of the issues involved. Our request was refused and the appeal will presumably be determined by a panel made up of three judges.
It is the Home Minister's appeal and as such, the Government will have to convince the court that the High Court erred in law or fact. Counsel for Raja Petra will have the task of defending the correctness of the decision.
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I guess the title says it all. I may be biased, but I think these two are pretty cute :). We are doing well over here at the Larson household. I am fully enjoying being home all the time and not working right now (even if I was only working Friday nights before---it's still better not to be doing any shifts!) Sawyer continues to love and coddle his sister...and occasionally bop her on the head. And Violet is doing awesome. She turned 6 wks old on Monday and she's still such a great baby!
He's such a goof...
And again...total goof
I'm mad at myself for cutting her hands out of this picture...oh well. Still looks pretty stinkin cute! :)So now for the next part of the post, the long part---the Father & Sons Campout. Nathan has talked about taking Sawyer on a Father/Sons since the day Sawyer was born. He wanted to take him last year but I think I was in Virginia with Sawyer so he missed out on that one (darn ;)). Well this year he was determined to take him. At first I was super skeptical. I could just see Sawyer being the next kid on the news who got lost in the wilderness while camping. I was honestly worried Nathan would lose him (more like Sawyer would escape him). But the closer we got to the weekend, the more those fears were replaced with extreme excitement for an entire day of peace and quiet and ME time (well me and Violet time---same thing)! I practically kicked the boys out the front door by the time they left 2 hrs after they had originally planned. I think my exact words as they left were "Take your time in the morning...don't hurry back :)". Ok so I think what I really said was, "If anything happens to Sawyer, don't come back". Haha...and that was that. I might have slipped an 'I love you guys' in there somewhere too. Once they were gone, I couldn't decide if I wanted to sleep, clean, or shop. Since I had to go out and go Visiting Teaching and was already in the car...I opted for the shopping choice. Violet and I went and wandered around Target for an hour and bought some girly clothes...it was wonderful. Then I went and picked up some lettuce wraps from Pei Wei for a little girls night we had planned. My two friends, Jen and Jen came over (since their boys were on the campout too) and we spent the evening talking, watching a movie, and stuffing our faces with yummy food. Perfection. Violet and I stayed in bed till about 9 am (heaven!). And the boys returned around 1030...not quite 24 hrs but close! It was just nice not to have to clean up after anyone for that long!
Now for the boys' story:
Nate & Sawyer drove to the campsite with Isac Simpson and his 11 month old son, Tyler. Their friend Bryce squished himself in between the two carseats in the back! Seriously. I know. I'm surprised he got himself back out of the car! So as far as I know the evening went really well. Sawyer had a blast running around in the open and playing in the car (almost more than running around). They flew a kite, had a fire, and played with Tomahawks (well I hope Sawyer didn't play with the tomahawks). Another of our friends, Nate Lundstrom, arrived later on in the evening with his 18 month old son, Isaac. They all slept in our 10-man tent. And by slept, I mean the opposite. Well, Sawyer slept awesome, Nathan slept OK, and the rest of the guys were out huddled with their children around a fire at 3 am. That was after Isac had been wrestling with Tyler to go back to sleep for the umpteenth time and finally little Isaac had enough of it and wouldn't go to sleep either. I think Nate L. took off for home at about 5:30 am, after frantically stuffing his gear (including an inflated air mattress) back into his trunk while his son screamed bloody murder in the car seat. So what did the boys learn? Maybe Father & Sons should wait until at least 2 years old. Also--it sucks to go camping in Arizona when it's a fluke 33 degrees at night!! I think the babies were just cold...can you blame them?
All in all it was a great experience for Nathan and Sawyer. It gave me hope for the day that I put Violet into Sawyer's room...sounds like he's a deeper sleeper than I thought!
Nate, Isac, and their friend Bryce who took sitting in the back with 2 kids like a champ!
I'm so glad that Nathan and Isac have been able to continue their friendship down here in Arizona...and now they've both got sons of their own...so great!
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Faculty/Staff ID Cards
Faculty and staff have two options regarding their official university ID card:
- The ASU OneCard functions as your ID card. It can also be used as a debit MasterCard if you deposit funds into a BankMobile Vibe Account.
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You can request your ASU OneCard or ASU Faculty/Staff ID Card in one of the following ways:
- In person – Visit the OneCard Office in the West Office Annex. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Many new faculty and staff members come to the office and have their photos taken on the day they meet with the Human Resources Office for New Employee Orientation.
- Via Email – Send an email to email@example.com with the following information in the body of the email and the 2 photo attachments (passport-style photo and current, government-issued ID) as specified below:
***Please use your ASU email (angelo.edu) to ensure that your email wouldn’t go to Junk Email.
- Please specify if you want to request for:
- ASU OneCard
- Faculty/Staff ID
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- Full Time Faculty/Staff
- Part Time Faculty/Staff
- Temp Casual
- Visiting Faculty
- Your Full Name
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- Working cell phone number
You would also need to attach 2 photos:
- Color photograph - passport style (Current self-portrait, full face front view, head is centered facing straight towards the camera, and background should be plain white. Make sure the photo is clear and in good quality).
- A copy of another valid, government-issued photo ID.
If you order an ASU OneCard, you will receive your OneCard in approximately seven to 10 business days. When your card arrives, you need to activate it at asuone.com.
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If you want your photo to appear on your NHBA member ID card, please send a passport-style photo suitable for identification purposes in digital format (.jpg format preferred) to email@example.com or mail a photograph to Website Coordinator, NHBA, 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301.
Submitted photos will appear in the online NHBA Member Directory. Photos received will be posted on the website as soon as possible.
Member photos are provided on a periodic basis to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for use in their alternative screening process for NHBA members entering the Hillsborough South Courthouse. See below for the Requirements of Participation for the Security Pilot Project.
Member Identification Cards
To make it easier for NHBA members to identify themselves as practicing attorneys, the Association issues member identification cards to those members on Active status at the time of issuance. Cards are issued after each Supreme Court Admission, upon payment of Active dues and Court fees.
If you require a replacement card, or you wish to add or update a photo, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org. There is a $10 processing fee for the issuance of a replacement card. There is no charge for updating your photo on the Website Member Directory.
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How do I request a magnetic access security card for the Hillsborough County Superior Court Security Pilot Program?
- be a member in good standing of the NH Bar Association
- have a valid NHBA member ID card with the same photo that appears on the Bar’s website directory
- complete a Access Card Holders Agreement form (to be read, signed and personally presented to the Sheriff’s office at the Hillsborough County Superior Court in Nashua).
How soon can I obtain the credentials once I submit a photo?
Please allow 3-6 weeks after the photo is received by the NH Bar for processing. Once the Association and Sheriff’s Department databases are updated and you have a corresponding Member ID Card with photo, the Sherriff’s office will accept your Access Card Holder’s Agreement and process your request for a magnetic access security card.
Cooperation between Bar Association members and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the Security Card pilot program successfully reducing wait times for security screening while enhancing a neutral environment at the courthouse. Continued success for the Nashua pilot program is an essential first step for the Association's efforts to have the system extended to Hillsborough North when reopened, and to work with other County Sheriff departments, asking them to consider implementation of similar systems in their jurisdictions.
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Story by Kamala Kirk, Editor – email@example.com
With a new year comes a clean slate that gives us the opportunity to start over again. For many of us, that means setting various goals and making important lifestyle changes such as exercising more, quitting smoking, learning a new skill or hobby, and getting organized.
Speaking of fresh starts, I’m excited to share that Playa Vista Direct has debuted a brand-new look for the new year. My team and I look forward to continuing to provide you with the latest news and content on the dynamic Playa Vista community, its residents, businesses and local events.
If leading a healthier lifestyle is among your resolutions this year, our “Health & Wellness” issue features workout tools and apparel to help you get into your best shape ever – and look good while doing it. We also spotlight Evolution Physical Therapy, a local business that offers a wide range of rehabilitation and wellness services for everyone, no matter their age or condition.
Other highlights from our January/February issue include sisters Brinkley, Brooklyn and Bixby Blue, who are members of Le PeTiT CiRqUe and travel the world to perform awe-inspiring circus acts while doing humanitarian work. I had fun sitting down with style and beauty expert Jennifer Chan to discuss her impressive career, which has taken her from London and Paris to Montreal.
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we’ve put together the ultimate shopping guide so that you can spoil your sweetheart with everything from stunning floral arrangements to sweet treats and other unique gifts. Bodewell Living is a line of minimalist candles created by Playa Vista mom Effie Tanji, featuring scents that evoke memories and are universally appealing.
As we head into 2022, let’s make it the best year yet. Sending you all positive vibes for achieving any and all personal goals so you can shine this year and be the best version of yourself.
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How Do Blackheads Get So Big
Blackheads are an excessive accumulation of sebum, secreted by the sebaceous gland that are filling the pore of the skin. It is found mostly on the face and especially on the nose. Blackheads may be invaded by bacteria responsible for acne.
Blackheads are white with black spots before they have oxidized. Blackheads are the residues of excess sebum in the pores of the skin. It is actually quite common and normal to have a little more fat on a part of the face.
The nose and chin are part of the "T" regions with greater activity of the sebaceous glands of the face. This is inherent to every human being, whatever its type (Caucasian, Negroid, Mongoloid or mixed) that the skin has a rather dry or oily tendency.
If you have blackheads on this part your face, it is a disability. You are quite normal. This does not mean that we should be unhappy. You should probably go in a beauty salon for descaling the affected area of your face, in order to obtain a so-called "clean skin".
The choice of beautician is very important. It is better to entrust to an experienced beautician. This will enable you to overcome the grainy side of your skin. It will be smoother, more supple and will become more bright.
The majority of negroid types of skin tend to be dry. However, to avoid the proliferation of blackheads that will ultimately become black spots after superinfection, it is imperative to be very vigilant in the choice of products and hygiene skin care you use.
We must choose products that are not fat and do not contain comedogenic substances as mineral oils (petrolatum, paraffin). Your day cream should be a light moisturizing emulsion containing sunscreens preference. The best friend of these skin is of course the sun, but it is also its UV rays.
Blackhead Treatment and Blackheads home remedies
Is it difficult to find blackhead treatment, because it might be affecting your skin more than necessary? Against what many experts say, gently getting rid of blackheads can help clean your skin and protect against further damage.
You can use nose strips. These strips of adhesive tape are placed on your nose or blackhead and then ripped to effectively get rid of the blackheads surface. This is a short term solution. Remember to follow the instructions properly.
Another way is to use a metal extractor with a small circular aperture. Each blackhead can be aspirated, but this type of blackhead treatment must be done with great caution to avoid skin damage.
Blackheads skin and Blackheads pores
Daily use of creamy gel with a specific preventive action is be beneficial. Similarly, the involvement of certain foods is not scientifically proven to be beneficial but a healthy diet is recommended. Indeed, the use of soaps or drying degreasers should be avoided.
They stimulate the secretion of sebum, which should be avoided. Contrary to popular belief, the soap is to be banned. Similarly, the prolonged use of creams or lotions or alcohol antibiotics can disrupt the skin flora and irritate the skin.
Such an achievement will encourage the emergence of new acne lesions. Unfortunately, we are not all equal when it comes to acne and some will be more severely affected. In this case, do not panic, there are effective treatments but they require a bit of seriousness and patience because they needs at least three months.
How Do Blackheads Get So Big
Under the influence of sex hormones, the sebaceous glands produce more skin fats. Simultaneously, the skin surface through increased production and decreased rejection of thick horn cells and the sebum produced can drain worse. The hair is expanded and blocked first by forming so-called comedones, which are not visible.
Blackheads are found mainly in the face, particularly affected is the nasal area. The black color is caused by dirt and the skin pigment called melanin. The closed (white) comedones appear as whitish nodules . Here glimmers of accumulated sebum by the skin are closed. Open and closed comedones are usually parallel.
If you want to have a clear skin you should follow a treatment. On local small pustules that are under the effect of ultra-violet rays, antibiotics of the tetracycline family are commonly prescribed. This modern and effective medication on acne, is totally forbidden to pregnant women.
Contraception is required one month before, during treatment and one month after stopping it. Treatment can be long and it tends to dry mucous membranes. Retinoid creams like Retin-A can be used effectively not only to remove the blackhead spots, but also to prevent blackhead forming.
Retin-A decreases the secretion of oil and opens the pores of the skin by helping the skin cells to function properly. The only disadvantage of this treatment of blackhead is that it takes time. To get rid of dead skin cells, you can use exfoliating diluted product, such as benzoyl peroxide.
It is very useful to get rid of the worst spots, without damaging the skin. Another way of getting rid of blackhead is the blackhead remover microdermabrasion.
The gunk collected in a blackhead can also be slightly displaced. This can actually benefit your skin, if you use a good blackhead treatment. If you squeeze too hard, it can bruise and scar the skin, so always be gentle in your approach.
Also never try to shoot every stubborn blackhead. Another way to quickly remove the dead skin cells, is to use chemicals containing glycolic acid peels or even some skin care products with salicylic acid. But if you ever used a retinoid cream, it can be risky to try to cure blackhead.
The emergence of a button at the follicle is due to three events:
- Obstruction of the follicle.
- Excessive secretion of sebum in the follicle.
- Development of bacteria in the follicle.
Logically, the treatment applies when one or more of these causes are present. Depending on the severity of the acne, one can use oral or topical application. One must also know that the acne can occur for different reasons, unrelated to adolescence. Before proceeding with the extraction of blackheads, boil a pot of hot water and then stay in the steam for at least 10 minutes.
Effective Tips on How to Get Rid of Blackheads Fast
There is probably no one in the world who has never faced a problem of blackheads. That is why a question of how to get rid of blackheads is so urgent today.
If a problem of little black spots on your nose, cheeks and chin is familiar to you and you don't know how to overcome it, keep reading this article. What are blackheads? What are the causes of this skin disease and how can we treat it? You will find all answers to these questions here.
How to Prevent Blackheads?
Blackheads are considered to be the first stage of such skin disease as acne. That is why it is so important to treat them as soon as possible. But don't forget that prevention is better than treatment. Follow these prevention tips and don't worry about your skin:
- Avoid using creams and lotions that contain oil. They just clog your pores that can lead to more blackheads.
- Try to exfoliate dead cells of your skin regularly. When your pores are clogged, the oil production increases.
- In order to get rid of excess oil, don't forget to use a special mask that will absorb excess oil.Wash your face with special acne fighting medications twice a day.
- Use an exfoliating scrub that contains salicylic acid.
Methods of Blackhead Removal
There is a variety of methods how to overcome this skin problem. But, remember that the best one is to consult your dermatologist. Blackheads are especially common on the nose. T-zone of your face is more oil, that is why it increases your possibility of suffering from blackheads.
Pore cleaning strips. Using these strips is an effective method how to get rid of blackheads on nose. They are specially made to fit the nose. Apply one strip to your nose, let it dry and then remove it carefully.
Using a special scrub is another effective method of blackhead removal. They contain special granules that help to remove blackheads. But remember that such scrubs shouldn't be used by people with sensitive skin as the granules may damage its surface.
It is considered to be one of the most effective home remedies. Expose your face to hot steam and wait for 5 minutes. This procedure will help to open your clogged pores and treat problem areas.
So, if you have noticed small black drops on your face, use the abovementioned methods. In case they are not effective, consult a dermatologist and he or she will choose the right treatment for you.
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A Quick Look at the Shelby American Collection
Written by David M. Brown03/2012
The Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colo., showcases the heritage of Shelby American —this year celebrating its 50th anniversary producing some of America’s greatest race cars. Founded in 1997 by Steve Volk and fellow Cobra enthusiasts, brothers Bill and Dave Murray, the nonprofit museum offers guests approximately 25 classic Shelby racers as well as other marques with unique histories.
“Everybody remembers when and where they saw their first Cobra,” says Steve, president of Shelby American. “For me it was the summer of 1969: I was a high school student working in Overland Park, Kan., and I walked in on a British racing green 427 Cobra and a silver Mk I GT40 in a customer’s garage, where I was sent to repair the sprinkler control unit.”
Later in life, he met the Murrays, owners of Murray Racing in Longmont, Colo. Bill raced Cobras in SCCA as late as 1983, and he also built race engines and performed remarkable restoration work. Dave is today the museum curator.
Moving in 1987 to Boulder, Colo., with his wife Lisa, Steve purchased his first factory team 289 Cobra and, subsequently, the remainder of his collection of Shelby race cars. He and the Murrays also collected automobilia from around the country, which is also in the museum.
“We recognized that there was no comprehensive Shelby museum showcasing this important period in motorsports history,” he says. “We had found our mission: to become the center of the universe for Shelby race cars and memorabilia.”
They met with Carroll Shelby in mid-1996, then met with him and wife Cleo in Los Angeles; today the museum is a prominent repository for cars carrying his name.
The collection, comprising the founders’ cars as well as others lent to the museum, includes the small block 289 Cobras, such as race cobras and concours street Cobras; the potent 427s; and the Pete Brock-designed — and only American built FIA GT World Champion — Daytona Coupe.
In addition, the museum collection includes The Ford GT40, Shelby GT350, GT350R and the 428-powered Shelby GT500. Other prominent cars, such as the Cobra forerunner, the AC Bristol, and a 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa, are also displayed. The museum also includes cars from the Larry H. Miller collection in Tooele, Utah.
This month, Steve has invited us to Boulder to see the museum and focus on four cars in the collection. Quoting Frank Barrett from his fine book about the museum, he’s asked us to buckle up and take a ride through that unforgettable era of motoring history:
•1964 289 FIA Roadster, CSX2345 — “The story of CSX2345 begins in 1964. Early that year, to compete for the World Manufacturer’s Championship, Shelby built five cars to the specifications of the Fédération International de l’Automobile. Chassis CSX2259, 2260, 2301, 2323, and this final one, 2345, would carry the flag to Europe.
“These were the most advanced of the 289-powered Cobra racers. Today, CSX2345 is one of only two surviving FIA roadsters and the only one that remains original and unrestored.
“During 1964, CSX2345 carried the team’s usual color, Viking Blue, but for 1965, Shelby wanted something a little flashier, so the car was repainted in Guardsman Blue, slightly darker and more metallic.
“As its driver on seven occasions, Bob Bondurant is most often associated with CSX2345. Having started as a Shelby American team driver in 1963, he first shared this car, in its first race, with Phil Hill in the 1964 Targa Florio. On August 8th, in front of 60,000 spectators at Frieberg, drivers in CSX2345, car 66, Bondurant set a cumulative time of 14:02.750, a new record for the over-3.0-liter class.
“CSX2345 raced in more FIA events — seven — and won its class more times — five —than any other Cobra roadster. The only Cobra to endure both the 1964 and 1965 race seasons in Europe, it formed a vital part of the Shelby American team that won the 1965 Manufacturer’s World Championship, the first such crown for an American-powered chassis.”
•Daytona Coupe, CSX2299 — “Since the Roadster’s aerodynamic drag limited its top speed, Shelby knew that he needed a slicker car — a coupe — to win on European tracks.
Right out of the box, in January 1964, Ken Miles found the Coupe three and a half seconds per lap faster around Riverside than the roadster. With the right gears, the 390-hp Coupe could exceed 185 mph, at least 30 mph better than the best roadsters; for a 24-hour race, this advantage would be enormous. The stiffer Coupe also handled better than the roadster.
“In early June 1964 . . . when the car arrived at Le Mans, it had never been driven. Nevertheless, it made a great debut. As car 5, in Viking Blue with a pair of white stripes, CSX2299 was Dan Gurney’s choice, because the unique high roof could accommodate him. For the same reason, Bob Bondurant became his co-driver. During practice, Gurney lapped the circuit at 3:56.1, a new GT record. On the Mulsanne Straight, speeds exceeded 185 mph.
“During 1964 and 1965, CSX2299 had run in 10 of the 25 races that the Daytona Coupes participated in, more than any other example. It scored four GT class wins, plus three second places and two DNFs, setting lap records at five of its races. In its second life, it was restored during the early 1980s and has run in vintage events at Le Mans, the Nürburgring, Watkins Glen, Laguna Seca and Goodwood.”
•1963 289 Le Mans Roadster, CSX2137 — “That summer , Shelby American, funded by Ford, prepared three factory team Cobras (CSX2136, 2137 and 2138) for an assault on the 24 Hours of Le Mans; they also built three similar cars for customers (CSX2154, 2155, and 2156).
“The Collection currently includes two of these, CSX2137 and 2155; CSX2138 has also spent time there. The factory-run cars have come to be known as Le Mans Roadsters, while the customer cars are often called Le Mans Replicas.
“Gurney’s win . . . in the Bridgehampton Double 500, the final FIA event of the season, was the highlight of the car’s year. Gurney said that he found this Cobra much faster than the one he’d driven at Sebring (CSX2128) back in March.
“That fall, CSX2137 also won under Holbert in a USRRC event at Mid-Ohio and with Bob Bondurant in a one-hour GT race at Riverside.
“In the early 1980s the tired car was rebodied. Later, when Bill Murray restored the car, he re-shaped and reinstalled the original body and brought the car back to its original specification. Indeed, the car’s now-chipped windshield still carries faded but original decals from Daytona and Sebring. Some things are just destined to survive.”
•1967 GT40 Mk. IV, J-7 — “After Le Mans in 1965, Ford realized that the Mk. II was reaching the end of its competitive life. Because this new racer was designed to comply with Appendix J of the FIA’s regulations, it was known as the J-Car.
“Fed by a 660/40-series Holley four-barrel carburetor, the dependable and proven 500-hp 427 engine sent massive torque to the huge Kar Kraft T44 transmission.
“Chassis J-5 through J-8, completed in early 1967 with the latest modifications, were designed, built, and prepared specifically to win just one race, that year’s Le Mans 24 Hours. The four were said to have cost $1 million each, in 1966 dollars.
“Bearing the race number 3, the car arrived in France on June 1st to make up the quartet of J-Cars, with three GT40 Mk. IIBs as backup entries. Its drivers, Mario Andretti and Lucien Bianchi, had partnered in a GT40 at Le Mans the previous year.
“Andretti qualified J-7 third at 3:25.3 . . . [At] about 3:30 a.m. [of the race] still running second, Andretti pitted J-7. . . [A] mechanic changing the front brake pads on J-7 installed a pad backward. Andretti accelerated out of the pits, but when he braked for the first time, a front brake locked, and J-7 spun, hitting the earth banks and ending up in disarray in the middle of the track. Somehow Andretti crawled out . . .
“When the dust settled, the damaged J-7 was shipped back to Kar Kraft, where it was stuck back together . . . .
“[In 1995, I bought] the now-stripped J-7 . . . . Bill Murray . . . restored the car, which has since proven its mettle with demonstration runs at Daytona, Goodwood, Laguna Seca, Road America, and Watkins Glen.”
Shelby American Collection hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission to the museum is $5; call for special arrangements for groups and clubs. On Sept. 8, the museum will host legends such as Carroll Shelby, Bob Bondurant and Jack Sears to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shelby American. For more information on the Shelby American Collection, see www.shelbyamericancollection.org or call 303.516.9565.
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Convention District Hotels
Rochester offers three hotels within a short walk of the Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center.
- The Hyatt Regency Rochester is directly connected to the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center by an enclosed skyway. The Hyatt Regency Rochester features 341 guest rooms & suites, plus more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
- The Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown is located in a building that was once home to the National Clothing Co. Department Store. Today, the hotel is steps away from the convention center, offers guests multiple dining options, meeting space and more than 100 guest rooms.
- The Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown provides more than 200 guest rooms, multiple food and beverage choices and 15,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
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WWE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: CEDRIC ALEXANDER VS. BUDDY MURPHY (c)
Fun action early with both guys showing the crowd what they’re in for with dueling displays of athleticism. An appreciative “205” chant breaks out. Tremendously quick pace and great chain wrestling by both guys. If you’re not watching this show, START! You can watch ANY TIME on demand! And it’s only an hour! Much less demanding than Raw or SmackDown, and lately it’s been much better TV.
Continue reading “TLC Review”
On the kickoff show, the Raw women’s team is already fighting themselves when Ruby Riott brings up Anvil’s sunglasses. Why did SmackDown pick Mandy Rose and not Nikki Cross?? Lame.
Continue reading “Survivor Series Review”
COUNTRY DOMINANCE VS. MONSTER ECLIPSE
Two undefeated teams fighting for a big prize, as it’s been recently announced the winners will be the #30 entrants into their respective Royal Rumble matches as well as win a trip to anywhere in the world. This week’s matches certainly can’t be worse than last week’s.
Continue reading “Mixed Match Challenge Review, 11/13”
TAG TEAM BATTLE ROYAL
So we’re going to find out who captains the Raw tag team Survivor Series team. Why does Lucha House Party get three guys? I think Strowman will win yet another tag team battle royal. Strowman cleans house. That battel royal did not last long. Oh shit, someone gave Strowman a black eye. Stephanie McMahon comes out, probably to get these hands. Stephanie gets Braun on Raw’s Survivor Series team, and Braun gets Baron Corbin, and possibly another Universal Championship match.
Continue reading “Raw Review, 11/12”
Security surrounds the ring as Baron Corbin enters. I’m sure the security is to protect Corbin from Braun Strowman. Corbin of course names himself captain of the Raw men’s Survivor Series team, but can’t compete. Makes no sense. He names Ziggler, McIntyre, and Strowman as the first three members. He taught Braun to respect authority at Crown Jewel. And Braun will teach Corbin how to eat through a straw.
Continue reading “Raw Review, 11/5”
It’s still hard to watch Joe Anoai’s announcement from last week. It puts a lump in my throat every time I see it.
Continue reading “Raw Review, 10/29”
TONI STORM VS. MEIKO SATOMURA
Though Storm has been one of my favorite new wrestlers, I’ve been unimpressed by her performance in this tournament so far. This match starts out boringly as well until Storm lands a vicious kick to Satomura’s chest. I’d like to see her really get rolling, and same with Satomura, because this match has the potential to be amazing.
Continue reading “Mae Young Classic Semifinals Review, 10/24”
TEAM PAWS (BOBBY ROODE & NATALYA) VS. TEAM B’N’B (FINN BALOR & BAYLEY)
Balor & Roode wear each other’s jackets and do each other’s mannerisms. Slow and boring action from Bayley and Natalya. She was about to go for a suicide dive before Bobby Roode tagged himself in saying, “You don’t dive! I’m saving you!”
Continue reading “Mixed Match Challenge Review, 10/23”
Reigns looks distraught. I… have no words. Man, this is as real as real gets. I really don’t know what to say. Love or hate the character, they loved the man tonight. Such a real moment between him and the crowd, and him and his Shield brothers. There’s a lot of moments that make me embarrassed to be a wrestling fan, but this one with the way the crowd reacted, this made me proud to be one. We love you Joe.
Continue reading “Raw Review, 10/22”
LACEY LANE VS. MEIKO SATOMURA
The commentators talk about how much of an underdog Lane is, and how embarrassed Satomura would be if she lost. I agree. I see a ton of potential in Lane, but she’s not there yet. She should be no match for the veteran that put on the match of the tournament with Mercedes Martinez in the second round. I would be surprised, and frankly, unhappy if Lane wins this match. I have nothing against her, but I would just find it illogical, as well as WWE letting one of their developmental talent go over a Japanese legend for in a situation that would help neither woman at this point. However, it would hurt Satomura.
Continue reading “Mae Young Classic Quarterfinals Review, 10/17”
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Explore the smaller, more athletic Chevy Truck Yellow sports car with nimble performance and driver-centric technologies. We reviews the Chevy Truck Yellow Photo where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety.
Inside, the Chevy Truck Yellow is equally cluttered. Its dashboard is upright and puts climate and audio controls at the top of the middle stack, but secondary switches are tucked low and are onerous to achieve.
Chevy Truck Yellow Concept
Explore the design, performance and technology features of the Chevy Truck Yellow. See models and pricing, as well as photos and videos. The Chevy Truck Yellow Review goes to excess the right kinds of excess to preserve its best-of status. Find out if the new Chevy Truck Yellow coupe takes a step forward in our first-drive review. See photos and get the story at Car and Driver.
Reviews, videos, latest news, specs and road tests on the Chevy Truck Yellow. Top Gear reviews the Chevy Truck Yellow Concept. Terrific refinement, class-leading technology, and incredible interior quality. Want to know more? Read more.
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Re: Debian based GNU/Solaris: pilot program
Wouter Verhelst writes:
> Op wo, 02-11-2005 te 18:21 -0800, schreef Erast Benson:
>> """The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for
>> making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source
>> code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any
>> associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control
>> compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special
>> exception, the source code distributed need not include anything that is
>> normally distributed (in either source or binary form) with the major
>> components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on
>> which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the
> As Steve said: this does not apply, since you're planning to distribute
> the kernel together with the binaries. Read the final part of that
> clause ("unless that...") very carefully.
There is clear tension between this and the "mere aggregation" clause.
However, given that source code is only required for *contained*
modules, shared libraries or the kernel would seem to be more governed
by the mere aggregation clause than the treatment of the executable
Given the usual treatment of ambiguous contract terms, the onus
seems to be on the FSF or GPLed-work copyright owner to demonstrate
that "contains" unambiguously includes "references".
- Since neither statute nor case law has to my knowledge defined
treatment of "pure copyright licenses", traditional contract law seems
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Rimon Jewish Primary School
URN: 138272Address: 41a Dunstan Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 8AE
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- Type: Academy
- Religious character: Jewish
- Local authority: Barnet
- Age Range: 5 - 11
- Gender: Mixed
- Number of pupils: 196
- School capacity: 210
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- Address: 41a Dunstan Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 8AE
- Region: London
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- Principal: Mrs Sarah Simmons
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The Lynn Haven Police responded to a call of an apparent drowning at Porter Park.
The following is a Press Release from the Lynn Haven Police Department.
The Lynn Haven Police responded to a call of an apparent drowning at Porter Park at approximately 8:00 a.m. on 08/02/2012.
Upon arrival the body of a 14 year old boy from Geneva, Alabama was found floating about 5 feet from shore.
Family members at the scene related they all drove down from Geneva yesterday and had been fishing all night at the Bailey Bridge, some of the group went to check their crab traps and left the victim sitting at the water's edge.
When they returned a short time later they observed him floating in the water.
At this time no foul play is suspected and the Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy.
Stay with News 4 for the latest.
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20 Jun 2018 When should I bring my Child to a Podiatrist for an Assessment?
Children grow at a rapid rate and it can be often hard to distinguish between what is normal and what isn’t. Furthermore, children’s feet reach developmental milestones at certain time frames; therefore it is critical that these milestones are reached.
Signs that your child should see a podiatrist:
- Your child complain of foot pain or sore legs
- Your child is not walking at 18 months
- Abnormal footwear patterns
- Gait abnormalities including in-toeing, toe walking or angle of gait
- Asymmetry in feet
- Flat feet
- Bowed legs
- Knocked knees
- Your child trips or falls frequently/more than usual
Some foot conditions may outgrow themselves naturally without the need for intervention. However, some foot conditions may become more pronounced gradually. When these are left unaddressed, these conditions can cause pain and in turn, this can reduce mobility and activity. This can be impacted long term on physical activity levels and their overall health and well being.
By conducting a thorough foot assessment, a suitable and tailored treatment plan can be provided. Early intervention for your child is most ideal, while their bones are still growing. This allows for better improvements to their overall foot health.
If you are concerned about your child’s feet, do not hesitate to book in today to see one of our friendly children’s podiatrists who will be able to help you with all your foot concerns.
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New technology enables molecular-level insight into carbon sequestration
Carbon sequestration is a potential solution for reducing greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, but its scientific challenges are complex. Analytical tools are needed that provide information about the mineral-fluid interactions of carbon dioxide (CO2) at the molecular level.
As part of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)'s Carbon Sequestration Initiative, a team of EMSL and PNNL researchers developed and patented such a toola unique high-pressure magic angle spinning (MAS) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) capability that operates in conditions characteristic of geologic carbon sequestration.
Described in the September 2011 issue of the Journal of Magnetic Resonance, this new technology consists of a reusable high-pressure MAS rotor, a high-pressure rotor loading/reaction chamber for in situ sealing and reopening of the high-pressure MAS rotor, and a MAS probe with a localized radiofrequency coil for background signal suppression.
This new capability can help determine reaction intermediates and final products that occur during mineral dissolution reactions relevant to the geologic disposal of CO2, as these researchers reported in the July 2011 issue of the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control.
Identifying reaction intermediates is not possible using only ex situ measurements and is critical to determining the mechanisms of mineral dissolution at high pressures. This new capability has the potential to further the exploration of solid-state chemistry at new levels of high pressure and temperature in many science areas.
Hoyt DW, JA Sears, RVF Turcu, KM Rosso, and JZ Hu. 2011. U.S. Patent submission E-16894, Devices and Process for High-Pressure Magic Angle Spinning Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, filed July 28, 2011 (provisional patent submitted December 13, 2010).
Kwak JH, JZ Hu, RVF Turcu, KM Rosso, ES Ilton, C Wang, JA Sears, MH Engelhard, AR Felmy, and DW Hoyt. 2011. "The Role of H2O in the Carbonation of Forsterite in Supercritical CO2." International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 5:1081-1092.
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when Love takes you to a war zone
So far I've practiced international medicine in Togo, Kenya and the Dominican Republic. In December, I'll be traveling to South Sudan to train teachers on how to provide basic medical care to their students.
The reality is that 6 MILLION children living in the developing world under age 5 die each year, mostly of preventable or easily treatable causes.
When teachers learn how to provide medical care for common pediatric illnesses and injuries, they're empowered to provide the care these children need.
By training 100 teachers, we'll impact the lives of 30,000 children!
This trip is the riskiest trip I've taken. It's my first time traveling to an active war zone. But I truly feel called to go to South Sudan because these children's lives are precious and worth saving, even if it means risking my own.
When you click this link, you'll find a "registry" of sorts, with a list of the funds and supplies needed. Whether you give $5 or $500, your contribution will make a huge difference in these little lives!
Also, please feel free to spread the word to your family and friends by sharing the link.
As I've done during my other trips, I'll be blogging while I'm there, hopefully giving you a glimpse into the lives of the South Sudanese, and showing how your faithful acts of generosity and kindness can save the lives of our brothers and sisters in the developing world.
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I have a soft spot when I see recipe with the word “everyday” and “yogurt”. “Everyday” means fuss free, “yogurt” means healthy, moist, low fat to me.
So when I saw Lena posted this Everyday Yogurt Cake from Lauren Chattman, I was sold. This cake happens to be this month’s Bake Along cake, so it gives me another reason to bake it. To make it more interesting, there is debate among the bloggers who have baked this cake. Some like it, some don’t. Some say good, some are disappointed.
I decided to halve the recipe (just in case I don’t like it) and use my new silicone mould for this cake. When the cake was just out from the oven I agreed with Lauren Chattman that it was light and airy (in fact I thought it was very airy to me as compared to other yogurt cakes I made before) but I wouldn’t say it was moist (considered very little amount of fat was used it was not bad though). I also liked the slight crispy crust.
However, the cake became a bit dense on the next day and the crust became slight chewy. Nobody in my family seems to like it. So I would recommend this cake only if you are having it on the same day it is made or best is to have it when it is freshly out from the oven.
Below is half of the original recipe with sugar reduced (but I still find it a bit too sweet) which I adapted from Lena’s blog, yield a 6” round cake. I managed to yield 12 mini heart shape cakes and 9 mini donuts. I shall share the mini donuts in my next post. You can find the original recipe from here.
|This is the silicone mould I used for this cake. Don’t you think it is lovely? |
Check out other bakers who have made this cake below.
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Of the six novels that Jules Verne left unpublished at the time of his death, five were heavily revised and rewritten by his son, Michel. In recent years, two of the original manuscripts have been published as they were left by Verne. Magellania, which is set among the islands at the southern tip of South America, is the third. In it, Verne follows the exploits of Kaw-djer, a European whose rallying cry is ""Neither God nor master!"" When Chile takes possession of the remaining free islands, he contemplates suicide, but is deterred by the need to save a large group of shipwrecked pioneers. Verne sketches out theories of politics and self-government in this condensed tale; it is clearly half-finished, but still powerful in its portrayal of a man seeking the last unsettled corner of the earth.
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Here we will show our progress, slow or fast on our Mirabilia's. We will try to encourage and cheer each other on. Enjoy!
I love the fabric you chose for Sabrina.
Olá!Teu trabalhos encantam-me!Bom final de semanaBeijos
oooh this lady is definitely super beautiful, I love this! I'm looking forward to see this grow!
Oh Andie she is so beautiful. I may have to add her to my wish list.
I started the pattern because I thought it was gorgeous, but found the dress folds were too "green". I'm thinking of changing it to grays instead--what are your thoughts?
Very Pretty! I picked her up on the weekend. I love the fabric you are using!!
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Download Music: Teni – Wait By Oba Wonder On 13 February 2018 In Music Teniola Apata popularly known as Teni drops her first single for the year 2018 ”WAIT” . Listen and share your thought!!DOWNLOAD MUSICListen to Teni – Wait by247ariya Promotions on hearthis.at Post Views: 1,163Tags:Teniola ApataRelated Posts Download Music: OD Woods – Okay Download Music: Sean Tizzle – Gyal Dem Download Music: Harrysong – Journey Download Music: DMW Ft. Davido x Zlatan – Bum Bum About Author Oba Wonder | Website | TwitterLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
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Buy your Elkhound puppy from a responsible and well-respected breeder. This cannot be stressed enough. Responsible breeders are concerned with the betterment of the Norwegian Elkhound. To begin with, breeders carefully select breeding stock to emphasize desirable attributes and minimize faults in their puppies. For example, they work on breeding out hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia, blindness and renal disease.
You should look for breeders who are knowledgeable about the Norwegian Elkhound and have time to properly socialize their puppies. Begin by making arrangements to contact and visit as many qualified breeders as possible. Once you select a breeder, screen the breeder. Examine the premises to make sure the Elkhounds appear well cared for. Ask to see at least one of the parents (the dam or the sire) of your puppy. Are the Elkhounds friendly and outgoing or do they shy away? Elkhound puppies should be clean, well fed, lively and friendly without any visible signs of illness. Also ask the breeder about any health certifications they have on their breeding stock (OFA, CERF, for example) and if they provide any health guarantees with the puppy.
The responsible breeder will be screening you too, looking for the best home for each puppy. For example, do you have a fenced yard? Why did you select a Norwegian Elkhound? Have you owned a dog before? The breeder will ask many questions to ensure you will be a responsible pet owner.
Your new Elkhound puppy will be a member of your family for his lifetime so you'll want to make a wise investment. Most breeders expect a call, especially if the dog has a crisis at any stage in its life, so they can help you understand and cope with problems. Ask several breeders about the cost of a puppy to get an estimate of the market rate.
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Apple engineers are starting to "panic" over the possibility of delaying the iPhone 8 after having trouble fixing various issues.
Apple engineers are dealing with a host of software problems in the upcoming iPhone 8 that could cause the handset to be delayed, Fast Company is reporting, citing sources who claim to have knowledge of the company's inner-workings.
One of those problems is wireless charging, according to the report. Apple is planning to bundle it in the iPhone 8, and the hardware component supplied by Broadcom appears to be working fine. However, the software that would allow the feature to work isn't cooperating.
If Apple engineers can't get it to work, the report says, the company might ship the iPhone 8 without the feature turned off and then turn it on in a software update after the smartphone's release. This lines up to a very similar Tweet published by Apple watcher John Gruber just a couple of days ago.
But there are more problems afoot in Cupertino. Specifically, Apple is said to be working on a 3D-sensing technology that it would use to scan user faces. The feature has been rumored to be a replacement for a Touch ID fingerprint sensor that also isn't operating the way Apple had hoped.
According to Fast Company's sources, the 3D sensor isn't working "reliably." And although the hardware is functioning properly, again, the software that powers it isn't cooperating. Still, Fast Company's sources say Apple is confident that it can deliver the feature in time for a launch this year.
But that's not all.
Apple is also reportedly concerned about the low production yields on OLED displays planned for its iPhone 8, according to the report. And although the company is having trouble getting the fingerprint sensor baked into the screen to work, the sources say Apple should still be able to get it to work in time for a fall iPhone 8 release.
Ultimately, Apple executives are putting pressure on the engineers to not delay the iPhone 8, according to the report. Apple wants to unveil the handset in September alongside the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, and it doesn't want to say that it could be delayed months, if not indefinitely.
Several reports have previously said that Apple could be planning to release the iPhone 8 in October or November due to manufacturing problems. At least the Fast Company sources say there's a possibility of a September launch, if everything goes well.
Look for much more on this and the associated developments in the coming weeks as we get closer to the September unveiling.
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Back in the mists of time, Bloomsbury very kindly sent me a set of Barbara Trapido's novels - which featured in a Stuck-in-a-Book's Weekend Miscellany back here - but somehow I've only just got around to reading the first: Brother of the More Famous Jack (1982). I'm afraid the title remained a mystery to me to the end - they do mention that it is in reference to W.B. Yeats, but I'd never heard of Jack Yeats (is that the point?) and I couldn't see why the title had been chosen... anybody able to enlighten me, do pop your answer in the comments, please.
But that's by-the-by, really, because I was very impressed by Brother of the More Famous Jack. It is, although I hate the expression and usually hate the genre, a coming-of-age novel. That phrase always makes me shudder and think of ghastly books like The Catcher in the Rye (which we didn't much like as a whole, remember?) but Trapido's novel is much better than that. We see Katherine start off as an ingenuous eighteen year old, thrown into the maelstrom of the Goldman household. And since the novel is in the first person, we feel thrown into it as well. Eccentric, forthright Professor Jacob - a 'creative and inspired grumbler' - his kind but sharp wife Jane, and their six children (especially Roger and Jonathan, competing at various points throughout the novel for her affection) provide a world of which Katherine has no experience. They are in turns enchanting, frustrating, and bewildering - for the reader as much as Katherine. Katherine herself it is difficult not to like, if only for this: 'I reverted, as I do in moments of crisis, to rereading Emma, with cotton wool in my ears.' A sound course of action for anyone, I think you'll agree. At the same time, Katherine is not a wholly endearing character - more an empathetic one. Watching her grow wiser, we understand rather than adore Katherine.
And aside from the characters, Oxford is often a star of the novel. Although a country bumpkin like me is captured more by the descriptions of the Goldmans' rural estate, I must admit to being won over by this depiction of Oxford, as experienced by Roger Goldman:
Oxford was a place of magical cobbled lanes which led to the sweet-shop. It was a place where tea came with strawberries before the peal of bells for Evensong, where Grandmother, in a Pringle sweater and thick stockings, took one to watch punters from the bridge over the High Street, and where one went through doors into secret gardens with high stone walls. He never came to see it as a place afflicted with too much trad and old stones. He was not, as I was, embarrassed by the idea of privilege. He described to me with an almost hol joy the journey he would make from the railway station, past the litter and grot beside the slime-green canal, past the jail and on into St. Ebbes towards the ample splendour of Christ Church.The middle section of the novel, where Katherine heads off to Rome and a volatile relationship with a jealous Italian, is less successful and at times a little wearing. Trapido is much more successful when back amongst the Goldmans - my only quibble about them is that all their names begin with J. With Jane, Jacob, Jonathan, John and all the various appellations therefrom, it did get a bit confusing... I suppose it was deliberate, and with 'Jack' from the title being conspicuously absent... I don't know. Another potentially interesting angle about which I require enlightening.
Like many of the novels I enjoy, Brother of the More Famous Jack is more about character and style than it is about plot - which makes it difficult to describe or recommend successfully. So I suggest you just pick up a copy and give it a go. It's not my favourite novel this year and it isn't cosily enchanting or anything like that, but I might just be inclined to agree with the blurb which claims that, with this novel, Trapido redefined the coming-of-age novel.
Books to get Stuck into:
Dodie Smith - I Capture the Castle: I've never actually blogged about it, but this is THE quintessential coming-of-age novel - and the only one before Trapido's that I'd ever enjoyed. Funny, wise, and I'm even prepared to use the word 'enchanting'.
Angelica Garnett - The Unspoken Truth: fiction, but heavily influenced by her own life, these four stories evoke the same ingenuousness amongst wry bohemia.
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Tessa is a mixed methods researcher in global mental health, with a particular interest in the social determinants of mental health and health behaviour. Tessa has a background in psychology and philosophy. Her PhD explored treatment-seeking for depression in the context of the PRIME programme in Madhya Pradesh, India, using quantitative, qualitative and geographic methods. Tessa is currently coordinating the INTREPID II programme, a 5 year epidemiological study that investigates variation in the incidence, presentation, outcomes and impact of psychotic disorders in India, Nigeria and Trinidad. Tessa has previously worked with the Mental Health Innovation Network, Care-If and Mental Health at Work (previously Maudsley Learning) and has held project management roles for non-profit initiatives in Mexico and in London.
Tessa Roberts summarises a recent a systematic review and meta-analysis, which looks into the prevalence of mental illness and suicidal behaviour in low- and middle-income countries.[read the full story...]
Tessa Roberts writes her debut elf blog on a recent systematic review of the term ‘global mental health’, which seeks to determine the implicit priorities of scientific literature that self-identifies with this term.
Follow #PsychosisGlobal today for a live expert discussion from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).[read the full story...]
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I am currently using the Minimum Pro theme and have my home page set up the way I like it. But I would like to add a background image that utilizes backstretch at the top of my blog page. This would be different than the feature images.
The page I want this added to is http://natepyle.com/blog/
It would be great if the image was also added to each post so that there was a consistent feel, but this isn’t necessary. Any help is appreciated.http://www.natepyle.com/blog
I did not. I was planning on just uploading an image I have on file. I would love it if I was in the background like on my homepage. Even if it was the same image as the home page, I like it to show up above the posts on the blog page.
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CarMax to Create 300+ Jobs in Gwinnett County
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will create more than 300 jobs for their new Customer Experience Center opening in Peachtree Corners early this summer. Over the coming months, CarMax will hire Customer Experience Consultants, Assistants, and Managers to work at the location.
"As a member of Georgia's corporate family, it is exciting to see CarMax expand operations and create more jobs for hardworking Georgians," said Governor Kemp. "This investment will ensure greater opportunities for metro-Atlanta's talented and diverse workforce while providing an innovative service to car buyers across the state and surrounding region."
CarMax has had an established presence in Atlanta for more than twenty (20) years and currently employs approximately 2,000 Georgians. In December 2018, CarMax announced the Atlanta roll-out of a new, customer-driven buying experience that the company plans to scale nationwide. Through this new experience, customers can buy a car on their terms, whether they want to buy a car completely from home, in-store, or a seamless combination of both. Employees at the new Customer Experience Center in Peachtree Corners will assist customers over the phone or online to help them find their ideal vehicle, navigate financing, and provide any assistance needed until the customer is ready to either go to an area store for pick-up or schedule a home delivery.
“Atlanta is one of our oldest and most important markets, and we’ve found a strong and diverse talent pipeline in the area,” said Diane Cafritz, CarMax Chief Human Resources Officer. “We’re confident we’ll find great new associates who are excited about redefining car buying for our customers in fun, growth-focused environment.”
CarMax is looking for driven, customer-focused individuals with strong communications and sales skills to work in the new Atlanta Customer Experience Center. No previous automotive experience is required. In addition, the company is recruiting for Spanish bilingual candidates to fill approximately a third of the open roles. Individuals who want to help make a difference in customers’ lives and start redefining their own career journey can visit jobs.carmax.com to apply. For fifteen (15) consecutive years, CarMax has been recognized as a FORTUNE 100 Best Company to Work For, and the company also has been recognized by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as a Top Workplace for four (4) years in a row.
“CarMax is continuing to change the way consumers buy cars with their fresh approach to combining innovative technology with the expertise and help that their employees provide customers,” said Gwinnett County Commission Chair Charlotte Nash. “Gwinnett’s talented workforce and strategic location create the ideal environment for pioneering companies like CarMax to succeed.”
“CarMax’s new Customer Experience Center will be a welcome addition to Gwinnett County and our region’s existing CarMax locations,” said Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO Hala Moddelmog. “Here, they will be able to take advantage of metro-Atlanta’s strong innovation and technology ecosystem and our reputation as the home of a talented and diverse workforce.”
Georgia Department of Economic Development Senior Project Manager Randall Toussaint represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with Partnership Gwinnett, Quick Start, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power.
“We are excited that an outstanding company like CarMax is expanding its footprint in Georgia,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “CarMax has been rated one of the best places to work and has an excellent reputation as a great corporate citizen. We are looking forward to working with CarMax as they open their new Customer Experience Center in Peachtree Corners.”
In addition, CarMax continues to grow in its CarMax Auto Finance (CAF) headquarters in Kennesaw and is hiring for approximately 200 CAF customer service positions over the next twelve (12) months.
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A New Orleans culinary institution abruptly closed its doors this morning: the iconic Brennan’s Restaurant on Royal Street was locked shut by the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department, disappointing would-be dinners and stunning employees.
For 67 years, Brennan’s has stood as a dining landmark in the heart of the French Quarter. As of Friday morning, the restaurant is closed and its future is up in the air.
No breakfast today at Brennan’s, and none of its famous invention Bananas Foster for dessert.
Employees who showed up at the restaurant Friday morning received their paychecks, but they weren’t allowed to go inside.
Brennan’s future has been murky for months now. The Brennan family has been squabbling over who will run the flagship restaurant of the internationally known Brennan family brand and reputation.
“We are in the legal system fighting the fight and hopefully on Monday we’ll have some more news on what direction we’re headed,” Blake Brennan said in a news conference outside the restaurant Friday morning.
The building at 417 Royal Street has been listed on the Sheriff’s Auction of foreclosed properties recently, signaling trouble was afoot.
“The previous owners and shareholders, Ted Brennan and Bridget Brennan Tyrrell kind of ran the business into the ground and my family have affected, through the legal system, taking over Brennan’s again on June 10,” Brennan told reporters. “I am an acting officer and director of the corporation since that date and we’re fighting the fight to save this wonderful historical building and business for the city.”
So Brennan’s is closed for the weekend, at least. Brennan says he hopes to have it back up and running by Monday.
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1. Lake District: Keswick to Threlkeld
Explore England's largest National Park using this easy three mile route. A perfect day trip from the bustling town of Keswick, the route showcases the beauty and tranquillity of the Lake District, taking you through woodlands and the beautiful tree-clad Greta Gorge. The lovely village of Threlkeld at the end of the route has the Blencathra mountains as a backdrop, as well as its own quarry and mining museum. More adventurous cyclists might like to head back to Keswick via Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be around 5000 years old. With panoramic views of Helvellyn and High Seat Mountains, it’s definitely worth a visit.
2. New Forest: New Forest Ride
This traffic-free ride is six miles each way and takes you on a lovely tour of the in the New Forest travelling from the pretty village of Brockenhurst to Holmsley. The route takes you through a unique landscape where there could be a cluster of wild ponies around the next corner. The New Forest is a patchwork of different wildlife habitats, so keep an eye out for birds, butterflies and wild roe deer. Arriving in Holmsley, stop in at the converted train station, now a great café. A short distance on is the Forestry Commission campsite for those wanting to extend their stay.
3. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: Callander to Killin
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is absolutely stunning and this challenging 24 mile route shows it off to perfection. Starting in the pretty town of Callander, known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands', the route takes you past glimmering lochs, rushing waterfalls and tranquil forests, with views of snow-capped peaks and heather-clad mountains in the background. Not for the faint-hearted, there are steep climbs before a final descent through Acharn Forest to Killin.
4. Peak District: Tissington Trail
Following the route of the former Buxton to Ashbourne railway line, the 13 mile Tissington Trail runs from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay, passing through the picturesque village of Tissington and the beautiful countryside of the Derbyshire Dales. The trail also takes you close to Dovedale, a dramatic limestone ravine famous for its much-loved stepping stones which cross the River Dove.
5. Snowdonia: Mawddach Trail
Forming part of Lôn Las Cymru route, which runs from Holyhead to Cardiff, the nine mile Mawddach Trail is one of the most scenic railway paths in the country, running along the spectacular and atmospheric Mawddach Estuary, below the foothills of Cadair Idris in the south of Snowdonia National Park. The trail follows the course of the old railway line from Barmouth to Ruabon which was open between 1869 and 1965 and popular with Victorian holidaymakers. The estuary is now rich in bird life and you'll pass an RSPB reserve, which uses the old signal box as an observation centre.
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It is often necessary to explain the difference between two numbers by a number of steps/variances. A common way of portraying the variances is in a "washing line". To save you 30 minutes of Excel graphics work, I will send you a file with the graph already programmed, for you to insert in your Excel, or just to prepare the graphic (in Powerpoint, for example). You can contact me through PPH as Jonathan H.
What the Seller needs to start the work
The standard has 6 variances - if you have a different number, tell me, and I will customise.
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As with most things in life it seems that there are two camps of people. In this case, there are people that support autistic people, and those who don’t. This doesn’t seem to change whether you have an autistic person in your life or not. It just seems to be one of those ‘you like them or you don’t’ scenarios.
The people that fear disabilities and fear autism in general will never like autistics. They will be considered burdens, problems, and weirdos. They will be blamed for not acting normal (whatever the fuck that means) enough or not trying hard enough. Parents or future parents that fear autism will be ableist (yes, this is ableism) enough to ponder whether a vaccine could turn their bouncing baby into a disabled child, which to them would be wholly unacceptable, because these are the same people that believe it’s better to have a dead child than a disabled one. In the end, to them, the heartbreak would be the same, so there is no sense in going through what they assume would be a lifelong struggle.
Some blame their systemic ableism on the fact that they don’t know anyone that is autistic. I didn’t know anyone that was autistic until I had my son, but I learned. That’s what a parent does. Prior to having my son, my experience with autism was the movie Rain Man. Naturally, this is not the world’s best representation of autistic people, especially since the character was based on someone with a completely different disability, and as a young mother I had no idea what to expect. I knew something about my child was different. Before the age of 2 years old, I was calling child psychologists and explaining how he was non-verbal, but nonetheless very expressive, and how he had boundless amounts of energy, often not sleeping for days. I even told them about how he was smart enough to learn how to pick locks (or take them apart altogether), so he could get outside and wander around. I was told it was me, not him. I was a young mother, and boys will be boys.
Eventually, when he started school they did testing on the kids in his class that weren’t performing in neurotypical, ways and they came back with a diagnosis of Aspergers. I was told that I took it better than any parent in the history of the career of his teacher. This is because I did research, and figured it out before they told me. I didn’t care what he had for the sake of the label. I just wanted to know what challenges would lay ahead for my son, and what we could do to accommodate him.
He’s been in and out of therapy since the age of 6 years old. He’s been on a laundry list of medicines to help treat symptoms associated with autism, despite not many medicines actually being approved for autism, specifically.
He was in public school for about a year and a half before he got pulled out. I didn’t know anything about homeschooling, but I knew my child was being harmed by the school system, and I couldn’t accept that. The school had him clean the cafeteria at lunch because he didn’t want to eat their food (his own was not acceptable lunch to their standards). Or there was the time when he came home from school and told me he needed to go out and find his real family, because a family was a mom, dad, and children. Since we lived with my mom (and this was before living with my long term partner, so it was just me), we didn’t qualify as a family. By the way, 85% of his class consisted of single parent families. It took him weeks to get over that one. If that wasn’t bad enough, one time he came home with a star on his shirt. It was to help keep track of all the “special” kids in class. He stayed home from then on, and we figured it out together.
He’s struggled a lot, especially when dealing with obsessions and addictions to things, but the thing that really bothers me is the shame he feels for being autistic. For as many struggles as we have had to find accommodations and solutions that work for him, knowing he doesn’t like himself is the hardest. It hurts knowing I cannot take that pain away for him. I can get over his need to obsess over things or to need to have things his own way, but I can’t handle that my son, my amazing, wonderful, perfect just the way he is son, would rather be anyone else he can make up in his mind, rather than being the caring, amazing autistic person his family loves named Robert.
He feels this way because people like you, the parents who see their autistic child as a burden and the society that supports this, tell him that he’s incorrect for being who he is. Society tells him that he needs to be better. He needs to try harder. If he wants things that everyone else has; a job, a partner, success, that he needs to be ‘normal’ or at least be really good at faking it. And then, if he doesn’t achieve any of these things then he didn’t try hard enough.
But it’s not his fault. It’s not any disabled person’s fault. It’s your fault. You have the option to love and accept people as they are, but you don’t. It doesn’t take any special effort for you to do so, but still, you cling to the idea of normalcy (a concept that psychologically doesn’t even exist), so much so that in some ways it’s you that has the social issue, not him…or anyone like him.
You believe that autism is a textbook definition. That autistics don’t talk, are “trapped in their minds,” are “soulless robots” that while intelligent, can’t function on a basic level. You believe that they don’t make eye-contact ever, and if they don’t it is rude and/or harmful, that they can’t have conversations even if they are verbal, and they will never be able to live independently. These are all your hang-ups. They aren’t the truth. In fact, assuming that all autistics are alike is the same systemic prejudice as believing that all men are strong while all women are weak or all Asians are good at math and all gay people are flamboyant. It’s simply untrue. These stereotypes are based on absolutes that don’t exist, and they are both harmful and hurtful.
You think that having a child with a disability means that you are somehow less perfect than you previously imagined and you project that negativity onto your child, who is quite capable of understanding your hatred of them, no matter how much or little you’ve decided they understand about emotions or life outside of their own head. So, you rationalize the idea that if something came along that could cure them, it would be for the best. Worst of all, you decide this without ever stopping to wonder what your child would want. The person with the disability. The person who is autistic themselves. Maybe they like being just the way they are. Maybe the problem is how you are looking at them. Maybe, just maybe, the problem is you.
Shame on you. Maybe no one else will say it, but I will. Shame on you for having a child and not loving them just the way they are. I love my son, and every day I wish that he loved himself half as much as I do. I wish that my feelings for him would rub off on him more than your hatred and disdain have. I wish he didn’t have to experience self-doubt because he sees you staring at him for no reason other than you have a problem with how he looks or walks or moves or talks or expresses himself. I wish that you understood that your high and mighty attitude and disgusting social behavior means that people that are perceived as different feel bad about themselves, try to change and fail (because they don’t need to change), and sometimes even kill themselves because people like you make them feel like no kind of person at all.
I hope one day you realize that your child is perfect the way they are, and that maybe if you loved them enough, your relationship would be better than it was before. Maybe it will show you that any terrible relationship you had with your child was in part due to the treatment that you expelled onto them. Whether you want to believe it or not, it is probably much harder for your autistic child to live with your obvious hatred and embarrassment of them, than it is for you to live with them.
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Going to church today, I was really sad to know that we would be so soon leaving all of these good friends that I have grown to love here in our ward. I will miss them and I know Landon will miss his great friends and teachers.
We went to Logan this weekend to be there for the home inspection and it was fun to be in the house again and look around at the neighborhood some more.
So in looking at the cheerier things of the day -- here are some things we are excited for in our new home:
- The park across the street. We spent some time there and we're so excited for the chance we'll have to go and play and to be able to talk to each other too while our kids play!
- Landon and Ellie having separate bedrooms to make sleeping time easier
- Jordan having his own office and space for exercise equipment too
- Living close to April
- Jeep rides
- Hosting Thanksgiving in our new home.
- A garage
- Teaching preschool for Landon
- Planting raspberries
- Planting new trees
- (For Jordan mostly - a freezer on the bottom style refrigerator and fancy double oven)
- Planning and decorating and personalizing our new home
- Helping to get a new library storytime started for Ellie's age.
- Finding all the things that we will grow to love about Logan.
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This is my first time posting so here we go!
In The Walking Dead Season 1, we where able to disable character reaction notifications such as "Clementine will remember that", but in The Wolf Among Us there was no such choice in the options.
It kind of takes me out of the immersion (just a little bit) when these notifications pop up, I don't need the game to tell me how a character reacts when I can see the look on their face and I don't need to know that a character will remember something, when they are gonna throw it in my face later in the season.
I sure hope Telltale can fix this and give us the option to choose if we want these notifications. It would only make sense since we could do that very thing in The Walking Dead.
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Thanks to The Arts Council of Wales who awarded me a Professional Development Grant I was able to attend a 9 day masterclass with artist Richard Wentworth at North Lands Creative Glass in Lybster, Caithness. This was an absolutely fabulous opportunity to work alongside Wentworth and 9 fellow students, each of whom is an independent artist in their own right and who travelled from as far afield as Australia and Brazil to attend.
We were ably assisted in the hotshop by Louis Thompson and James Devereux, fabulously talented artists who work with hot glass. It was a great chance to try out new things without any pressure to produce finished pieces, and has given me an insight into the possibilities of hot glass and the beginnings of a totally new approach to my work. It was an intense time, we were in the studio from 9am until 11pm every day!
Following the masterclass I went to Edinburgh to attend A Luddite Convention – North Lands Creative Glass Celebration of its 20th anniversary. It was an immensely stimulating few days meeting up with artist friends and curators, meeting new people and hearing some fantastic speakers talking about the relevance of the handmade in the digital age – such a rich topic. We were treated to a mind-boggling talk and performance by Jerzsy Seymour from Amsterdam who talked about his socially engaged radical design practice, Dries van Bruggen from Studio Unfold in Antwerp who talked about the digital artisan and democratisation of the design and technology which is made possible by open-source digital 3d printing. In addition artists Sibylle Peretti, Jane Bruce and Geoff Mann talked about their work.
There was a fabulous exhibition at The Dovecot Studios to celebrate 20yrs of North Lands Glass, and a brilliant installation in St Marys Cathedral or work by Phillip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg who have recently moved from Paris to Presteigne, which is great news for glass in Wales!
It will take me a while to process everything I heard and saw during the conference.
Since returning home after this epic adventure Rachel Phillips and I have been commissioned by CADW to make 5 stained glass windows for Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey in North Wales. This is a fabulous opportunity and will keep me very busy until the installation date which is scheduled for March next year. Rachel and I have worked together on a number of commissions and 5 years ago made windows fro The Royal Chapel at Conwy Castle. It is an absolute joy to collaborate and to have this work ahead of us now.
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So I'm going somewhat against the grain of some advice I was given from someone close to me about "shouting out to the world" the fact that I was recently diagnosed with a high-functioning form of autism called Aspergers Syndrome, that it would be a bad idea to put this information out there on my Facebook page. Maybe that's true and maybe I might still do that at some point, but for now? I need to start anonymously mashing the keyboard in hopes that some of things I'm going through can be of use to someone else trying to find out if they have this ability/disability too. God knows I could have used more personal experiences about what it's like to have this when I first discovered some info about Aspergers over 10 years ago...
"What the fcuk is Aspergers Syndrome" is probably crossing your mind right now, if you don't know what it is. If you have heard of it or know a bit about autism, you might have the "Rain Man" image in your head (like I did). It's OK, there are a ton of stereotypes, misconceptions, and myths about this syndrome out there. I know because they totally mess with my head, and is the reason why I've been secretive about moving halfway across the country to get a professional opinion on whether or not I have this - and once I did, why I've been so quiet about it. This bottling up of what's going on with me is driving me absolutely fugging crazy, but it's not something I really know how to bring up to people in my life, since I don't exactly display what some would say are obvious external characteristics. Autism and Aspergers are on what they call a "spectrum", where the degree of functioning varies and there is a wide range of symptoms.
"But you don't seem autistic." Even people who know a great deal about autism aren't immune to saying this to me, so I have to explain it here how I've been affected by being an "Aspie". I hope that as time goes by, I'll be able to focus more on the positive and creative aspects of having Aspergers, but for now I'll just mention some of the obvious difficulties I'm trying to overcome.
Non-verbal communication. This is where the start of my "research" came into play in my mid 20's, during a conversation with a friend who mentioned something about a woman's body language and how it means they are feeling attracted to you. I had no idea what he was talking about. The thought had never crossed my mind, that there were signals being transmitted without words being said. For years prior to this revelation, I'd been frustrated by friends telling me that "that girl over there was totally checking you out" and me having to ask "who? where?" (of course they wouldn't tell me who or where, for whatever reason... thanks guys!). Worse would be the stories (much later of course) that a girl I knew had a thing for me that I was completely unaware of (and often I had a thing for her too). As a result of not having a clue and having an incredibly difficult time with eye contact, I was single (minus a couple relationships) damn near the whole time after high school all the way up until about 4 years ago at the age of 31 (part of the reason why I focus on women in regard to non-verbal communication, but I have a hard time with reading everyone).
Friends. I've had tons of friends over the years, in several stages of life, but the one common factor is that I don't have a clue how to sustain a friendship. I'm a good looking, intelligent, charming guy, and I usually have had a lot of good things going on in my life, so I haven't really lacked ways to meet new friends like some with Aspergers might have difficulty with. From what I've read about this, there are certain things that Aspies typically don't pick up, namely the ability to take a friendship to a certain level and sustain it. Every friend I've ever had has reached a point where (for whatever reason) we don't communicate as much as we did, then the next thing I know we're not talking at all.
The past few years have been VERY chaotic for me, and I've had some bouts of withdrawal from my friends for months at a time, so that hasn't helped things either, and I certainly haven't been able to explain what it is that had been going on with me (at the time, I simply didn't know). Part of that too I've noticed, that I don't have friends my age, as whatever group of friends I'm in has steadily been in their mid to late 20's, despite my getting older. People my age are doing the adult thing, family, kids, stable career, etc which I definitely can't relate with at all, making peer relationships even harder.
Intense interest, repetitive behaviours, and obsessions. This is where the weird stuff you might be thinking of comes into play, the stuff that makes some people with autism immediately jump out at you make you think something isn't quite right about them. No, I can't tell you the square root of 214573 to 10 decimal places.I don't play weird video games obsessively (I did have the original Nintendo 20 years ago though). Best yet, I'm a fairly introverted quiet guy, so I don't just go up to people and blurt things out or try to talk to someone about my interests, unless I'm 100% positive they share that interest.
I don't think I did this consciously, but as Taylor Morris has said in a video blog, I "put" my interests and behaviours into things that seem normal. I never played a down of organized football, but I can tell you the team name and location of almost every major college football team in the country, and a host of other tidbits regarding college football history and a bit of college basketball. I hate pro sports, but I used to be a fan of MLB and the NFL and knew a ton of stats, records, etc. I'm told that when I was 2 years old, I could name every single NFL team (I don't remember this).
As far as a repetitive thing I do? I tend to rub the top of my hands, especially when nervous, in a way you might not notice. It looks like what you might see someone do after coming in out of the cold, so it doesn't look out of place when I do it in the winter (and there's 9 months of that here!). Summer? Hands in the pockets to keep from doing that. Like Taylor mentioned, I walk a lot, especially when on the phone. I can't sit still when on the phone (definitely a nervous habit), and have probably walked miles during a long phone conversations.
Meltdowns. A part of life on the spectrum that's hard to avoid. I don't flip out and start screaming and/or flailing around (thankfully). I do have the opposite reaction, where I will get very tired and want to withdraw for a little while from whatever stimulus has gotten me overloaded, like usually having Sundays as a down day to relax and rest after an intense weekend. Sometimes I get so overloaded or stressed that I might withdraw from friends and family for extended periods, because I just can't handle or explain what's going on (up until recently, it was hard since I didn't have a clue).
Sleep. This isn't something that's officially recognized in the diagnostic books, but is know to be a pervasive problem amongst those with Aspergers (two-thirds of us or more). I have a sneaking suspicion that I might be deficient in melatonin production, as I have an immense amount of difficulty in getting to sleep, which always leads to an equal amount of difficulty in waking up. Having problems with both falling asleep and waking can lead to my body clock cycling in a way that I'm up all night and sleeping all day - and then the sleep cycle slowly drifts back so I'm up during the day and sleeping at night (and then reverses again). I'm currently in the midst of getting re-evaluated for the sleep difficulties, so I'll know more about this in the coming weeks or months, though I hope it doesn't take that long.
OK, so that's the outward stuff in a nutshell. I'll be throwing something up on here soon about how all this stuff ties together to further complicate each symptom and what difficulties I'm trying to work through to make having this syndrome at least manageable in the near term. I've seen and heard the stories of those who had the benefit of a diagnosis earlier in life and how they've harnessed the positive aspects of Aspergers, and hope to have some "FCUK YES I DID IT!" type posts after working through some of the crap that's tripped me up over the years.
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Church for Every Context
Number of pages: 512
Fresh Expressions of Church are one of the most important developments within the contemporary church. There has been - and continues to be - much learning about how to plant Fresh Expressions of church in contemporary culture and about theological resources to support this. This is the first textbook that reflects this learning.
Church for Every Context addresses the theology and methodology of Fresh Expressions/church planting. Topics will include ecclesiology, Fresh Expressions in the New Testament, social forces behind Fresh Expressions today, theologies to underpin fresh expressions, how fresh expressions develop, the missional dynamics involved, discipleship, worship and how Fresh Expressions can be sustained and supported.
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SMT Rail greenest innovation in the levitated light-rail technology. This new patented system allows addressing the challenges with the current public mode of transportation. SMT Rail eco-friendly modular and light weight system can be deployed in aesthetically pleasing manner. SMT Rail is the world’s first light-rail Urban and Long Range Rapid transit system that acts as a massive solar / wind farm with a built-in power transmission infrastructure.
SMT Rail prefabricated and modular design allows a quick and low costs deployment within all terrains at a minimum impact to the environments.
SMT Rail with his income producing solar / wind farm and power transmission capability will allow to payoff the installation investments and to offset the operation costs.
Smart Mass Transit Rail (SMT Rail) was established in 2010, by its inventor and founder JP Mobasher, to bring together a group of investors, top engineers and scientists for realizing his global vision.Learn More
SMT Rail provides specific design base on each client needs and requirements, contract- build and installation, Training and on site support to all the nations around the world.Learn More
This unique Double Tracks system allows Karts to travel in any direction. It also allows Karts to go up or down on curved tracks for the ground station and over passing at intersections.Learn More
The unique design of SMT Rail has the following advantages over the existing modes of transportation such as buses, mono rail, taxis, and passenger trains, High speed Rail and some shuttle mini buses, cargo trucks and trains.
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‘They Are Definitely Not Dead,’ State Media Report
HAVANA – Despite missing his fourth inauguration to undergo cancer-related surgery in Cuba, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is reportedly doing “muy bien” at the island’s premier getaway for socialist despots who just can’t seem to die.
Chavez, who has not been seen or heard from since early December, is said to be enjoying a six-week “siesta” with Cuba’s equally reclusive Fidel Castro at the resort complex, which is disguised as a hospice care center to protect the privacy of its elite clientele.
“We are happy to report that President Chavez has triumphed over the cancer that plagued him just as he triumphed over the neoliberal capitalist cancer that plagued the working man,” said Jorge Maldonado, the surgeon who performed Chavez’s operation. “In other words, he is definitely not dead.”
“Once again, let it be known that President Chavez is 100 percent alive,” Maldonado added, glancing up nervously from his script before being ushered off the podium by party officials.
Venezuelan opposition members have been highly critical of the Chavez administration’s attempts to fill the power vacuum left by their leader’s vacation to Cuba, demanding a special presidential election be held in the event of Chavez’s untimely demise.
But in a move that stunned critics, Fidel Castro, who has been similarly rumored to be on his deathbed for the last fifty years, corroborated the Chavez government’s story in the form of a typed letter, which was read aloud at the press conference by Castro’s personal assistant, Pablo. Attached to the letter was a pixelated photo of two haggard-looking Hispanic men smoking cigars on a beach.
While the photographic evidence may have silenced skeptics for now, Chavez’s cancer scare has raised questions of his ability to rule during his upcoming fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth terms as Venezuela’s president.
In light of the uncertainty surrounding Chavez’s reign, government insiders assure citizens that any concerns about a democratic process emerging in Venezuela will be laid to rest following the inevitable military coup later this year.
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On Aug. 21, a federal judge in the Eastern District of New York found defendant Lawrence Dicristina not guilty on the charge of operating illegal Texas Hold’em games on the basis that Texas Hold’em, at least in this judge’s view, is a game of skill. The defendant’s earlier conviction of violating federal gambling laws was overturned and the indictment against him dismissed.
The federal judge, Jack B. Weinstein, is a legend on the New York federal bench. Since 1967, this 91-year-old still keeps a brisk judicial docket and is widely regarded as one of the true legal mavericks on the federal bench. Dedicating more than 100 pages to an analysis of expert witness testimony, legislative history of the federal gambling statutes and case law from across the country, Weinstein concluded what all good poker players know: Poker is, at its core, predominated by skill.
The ruling was heralded in the blogosphere as just the type of ruling the poker world desperately needed to open the floodgates of regulated online poker into the United States. Poker players can claim as a community vindication as more than simple gamblers, instead officially craftsmen (and women) skilled in the art of poker … at least that’s how the headlines read.
At this point, I must warn you to prepare yourself for the cold water. In reality, the headlines should have read: “Prosecutors Forced to Charge Defendant Under New York State’s Gambling Laws After Not-Guilty Verdict Delivered in Federal Case.”
Weinstein, in his opinion, stated any argument the defendant was not guilty of violations of the state statutes were “without merit” as “New York courts have long considered that poker contains a sufficient element of chance to constitute gambling under that state’s laws.”
This verdict, and the lengthy opinion tied to it, is more a reality check on federal laws than a vindication of poker as a game of skill. The federal statute under which Mr. Dicristina was charged, the Illegal Gambling Business Act (18 U.S.C. §1955), defines “gambling” narrowly as “including but…not limited to pool-selling, bookmaking, maintaining slot machines, roulette wheels or dice tables, and conducting lotteries, policy, bolita or numbers games, or selling chances therein.”
Simply stated, Weinstein determined the federal law was designed to prevent the mafia from conducting house-banked games of chance. The operation of Texas Hold’em games, even in New York, even after the rendering of this verdict, is still illegal. In fact, Weinstein reminds the readers in his opinion that state law dominates most gambling prosecutions and case law. Having said that, there still is not a state case that stands for the same proposition that poker is a game of skill and immune from prosecution under a state’s anti-gambling statutes.
So what does this all really mean for poker players across the country? Basically, it means if you run a poker business that isn’t sanctioned under state law you’re likely not going to be arrested and convicted of violating some type of anti-gambling law at the state or federal level. The case is pending evaluation by the Department of Justice as to whether it merits an appeal. If the case is appealed, I foresee a tough road for Weinstein’s opinion. While a validation by a federal court of appeals would be nice, the case is a symbolic victory for the Poker Players Alliance, which assisted in the expert witness testimony used to acquit Mr. Dicristina.
For active members of the PPA, hats off for helping make the case possible. For players who aren’t members, you should consider joining and making your voices heard. Each victory like this case is a battle in a much longer war. The walls to regulate online poker are cracking and the pressure needs to be maintained. In the meantime, keep practicing your tradecraft at local poker rooms, and remember the next time anyone asks if you have any type of skills take comfort in answering, “According to at least one federal judge, I most certainly do.”
— Marc W. Dunbar represents several gaming clients before the Florida Legislature and teaches gambling and parimutuel law at the Florida State’s College of Law. Follow him on Twitter: @FLGamingWatch.
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Today’s Guest: Charlyne Yi, actress, “House, M.D.”
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of deaf senior citizens who thought I said “Knock-knock” instead of Knocked Up and are not so quietly telling each other jokes to which they can no longer remember the punchlines… in the NEW new media capital of the world, St. Petersburg, Florida!
Charlyne Yi is a young woman whose name you may have heard in the past year or two, maybe as an actress in Knocked Up or Paper Heart, which she wrote, executive produced, composed music for and starred in with her then boyfriend, Michael Cera.
If you watch a lot of YouTube videos, you may know her for her viral Saturday Night Live audition tape or her ongoing video exchanges with SNL star Fred Armisen—and I’ll play a sample of both later.
CHARLENE YI podcast excerpt: “Everyone’s aware that there are things that need to be fixed but we’re immune to it. When I went to the Hunger Banquet, it’s hard to ignore how you’re affected when someone tells you 1 billion people are chronically hungry.”
But the real reason Charlyne is joining me today is talk about her commitment to Oxfam America Hunger Banquet. She did a video for the nonprofit organization that is also viral. It’s a largely wordless demonstration of how she went from not knowing about hunger in America to taking an active stand against it.
And, of course, we’ll also talk about movies. And maybe we can get her to sing a little bit, because among her many videos are those in which she sings and plays guitar, including a cover of Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which, of course, was written by Prince.
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The Socialist International is the worldwide organisation of social democratic, socialist and labour parties. It currently brings together 150 political parties and organisations from all continents. (List of members in full)
A history of growth and accomplishment
The Socialist International, whose origins go back to the early international organisations of the labour movement, has existed in its present form since 1951, when it was re-established at the Frankfurt Congress. Since then it has been increasingly active and grown considerably in membership, more than doubling the number of its members in recent years. Labour, social democratic and socialist parties are now a major political force in democracies around the world, with numerous member parties of the International leading governments or representing the main opposition force. Currently 49 member parties of the International are in government.
The supreme decision-making bodies of the International are the Congress, which meets every four years, and the Council, which includes all member parties and organisations and which meets twice a year.
George A. Papandreou, former Prime Minister of Greece, is President of the Socialist International, first elected in January 2006, and re-elected at the XXV Congress. Luis Ayala (Chile) is the Secretary General, re-elected at the last Congress. The Vice-Presidents, who are also elected by the Congress, together with the President and the Secretary General, make up the Presidium of the International, the leadership of the organisation.
From 1976 to 1992 the late Willy Brandt, former Chancellor of Germany and winner of the 1971 Nobel Peace Prize, was President of the Socialist International. The late Pierre Mauroy, former Prime Minister of France, served as President from 1992 to 1999, and António Guterres, former Prime Minister of Portugal, from 1999 to 2005. Former Presidents and Secretaries General of the organisation
The secretariat of the Socialist International is located in London and coordinates the activities and initiatives of the International, convenes its meetings and conferences, issues statements and press releases and produces its publications.
Global and regional work of the Socialist International
The Socialist International works intensely throughout the year to strengthen and develop social democratic policies in the world, including through the activities of its thematic and regional Committees, Working Groups, and Commissions.
At the Council of Socialist International held in Portugal on 4-5 February 2013, the International established for this inter-Congress period, in addition to the statutory Ethics Committee and Committee for Finance and Administration, the organisation’s thematic and regional Committees, Working Groups and a new Commission on Equality.
With the purpose of deepening, broadening and promoting particular areas of global policy, the current thematic Committees of the Socialist International are the Committee on Democracy; the Committee on Local Government; the Committee on Poverty; and the Committee on Migrations. Each Committee sets a specific programme of activities and meets regularly.
The regional Committees define and inform the work of the Socialist International with regard to their respective regions, and generate input from their national and regional perspectives to the common global policies of the organisation. The regional Committees of the Socialist International are the Africa Committee; the Committee on the Arab World; the Committee for Asia and the Pacific; the Committee for the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea; the Committee on the Kurdish People; the Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean; the Mediterranean Committee; the Middle East Committee; and the Committee for South Eastern Europe.
Working Groups of the Socialist International are designed to target specific areas of importance that warrant greater research and scrutiny. The current Working Groups of the Socialist International are the Working Group on Accountability and Transparency; the Working Group on Political Education; the Working Group on Social Media; the Working Group on Individual Membership; and the Working group on Syria.
Commission for a Sustainable World Society
The SI Commission for a Sustainable World Society was established by the Socialist International to articulate from the world of progressive politics a way forward to address global environmental concerns, climate change and the issues of governance required to deal with these common challenges. The Commission brought together leading personalities, including serving and former heads of state and government ministers from different continents, to set out recommendations to tackle these fundamental issues, with a particular focus on supporting and contributing to the United Nations Climate Change Conferences and the global effort to reduce global warming.
Commission on Global Financial Issues
The SI Commission on Global Financial Issues was established by the Socialist International to address from a social democratic perspective the ongoing global financial crisis. The Commission brought together political leaders, ministers and noted experts from all continents who worked to formulate a global progressive response to the crisis based on the principles of democratic due process and full transparency and which were consistent with the values of social justice and social solidarity.
Missions and delegations
The Socialist International frequently sends missions and delegations to various countries and regions to help promote peaceful resolutions of conflicts and to support the strengthening of democracy, including through the observation of elections. In recent years such missions and delegations have visited on many occasions the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Central and Eastern Europe.
Consultative status with the United Nations
As a non-governmental organisation, the Socialist International has consultative status (Category I) with the United Nations, and works internationally with a large number of other organisations.
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Planet 50-50 by 2030:
Step It Up for Gender Equality
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Redundancy / failover services involve having more than one network connection to your business, so that if one connection goes offline, the other connection takes over until all the primary connection is back online.
Arrow can provide a secondary redundant connection from a different carrier / network than your primary connection, and also provide access to alternate / diverse technologies to ensure complete coverage.
Arrow offers solutions for large head office connectivity right through to retail and small site offices. Our solution is truly unique. We can offer true carrier, technology, and delivery diversity
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2011: Second Wave of Children’s Mobile Apps Is Coming
- 8:00 AM
I spent a lot of 2010 playing with mobile apps, mostly on iDevices.
It is clear that over that time, applications have grown up and older in a very short time. As with all technology, mobile apps follow a general “Moore’s law trajectory” and quality (along with speed) is improving at an exponential rate. We have gone from apps that simulate simple real-world activities, like memory and flash cards to games that allow us to fling birds and onto beautifully designed 3-D environments through tools like the Epic engine.
The arrival of the iPad last year probably had the biggest impact on children’s and educational apps for mobile devices. Since then, we have seen app developers moving with alarming speed to get in first with an app that will “wow” parents and children.
This is not unusual. The iPad, combined with iTunes, is like opening up a big empty warehouse and saying, “People will buy things here, what have you got to sell?” This same process happened with the iPod Touch and iPhones. It is what stimulates the first wave of app development.
But, the first wave is almost over. Along with those rushing into the market place, coding quickly and (sometimes) planning poorly, there have been builders and developers working away quietly in their workshops creating apps that they believe in and have crafted to make people sit up and notice. They are the leaders of the second wave of apps, and they are beginning to arrive.
That’s isn’t to say we don’t have some on the scene already. I’d call The Elements, Motion Math, The Monster at the End of this Book, Toontastic and Infinity Blade all leaders of the second wave (but not all of these are educationally focused).
It is these apps that will really help transform the learning landscape for our children, as new apps begin to provide space to be creative, to share that creativity and provide experiences that can’t be had anywhere else. So, what will these second-wave apps look like?
Attributes of a Second-Wave Educational App
This is not a definitive list, but I’d like to see the apps I explore in 2011 have five attributes. A second-wave app may have all or some of these:
1. The app can only exist on the mobile device.
This means eBook apps that are just pages with writing and maybe a music track don’t cut it. They could also be produced as books. And, for the second wave this means not just being interactive, but hyper-interactive. The best examples of e-books designed for mobile devices arte The Elements or Solar System. By using all aspects of media — video, photo, text and audio interwoven into an intuitive navigation system and aesthetically pleasing design, they are setting the tone for what we should expect.
It also means apps like Motion Math, which use the gyroscope to turn math into a physical activity. It links learning math with kinesthetic intelligence. This can’t be recreated on a maths sheet.
2. The app maximizes the opportunities presented by the technical capacity of the mobile device.
This is what Motion Math does. Using any of the recording functions on the devices also does this. But, the second wave should take it one step further than the way Oceanhouse Media and Kiwa Media engines allow you to record a child’s voice while reading. We want to see how video recording can be used from the iPhone camera, or what else could be achieved with the Toontastic screen and audio-recording functionality. How can we help develop children’s gross and fine motor skills or excite their kinesthetic or spatial intelligence using mobile apps and devices?
3. It allows children to create.
This is core to the second wave. We want apps that will allow children to not just consume and learn, but to demonstrate their learning through a creative act. We can open a drawing program, of course, but we can use pencils and paper in the same way. Toontastic has demonstrated that it can help children tell stories in creative ways. But, what else could children be using apps for? How can we support them to capture and edit their own films, mix their own music (Mixeroo is a nice start), share their feelings and explore their emotional intelligence?
4. It connects children to each other and to the outside world.
These devices are connected to the internet. So, beyond social network games that model MMORPGs, how can apps allow children to share with each other? Or, how do we create apps that encourage them to put the device down and go out and explore the backyard? Children’s learning needs to be holistic. Technology and mobile devices are one facet, but to become really powerful learning tools apps must begin to take children beyond the screen and connect to the world outside. There has been discussion among several of the Moms with Apps crowd about this and I look forward to seeing how they address this challenge.
5. It looks beautiful.
We have to invest more energy into design of the user experience for children. The knowledge is out there in terms of what will work best for children, it needs to be transferred into a digital environment. On a simple level it will be bold colors, simple lines and audio that engages. One good way to test this out is to look at what children are playing and engaging with most, not in terms of sales, but in terms of time. How much time a child spends with an app will become important in assessing how well the aesthetics work alongside the broader design and operation of the app.
I know some apps out there are pushing these boundaries. The second wave will be exciting and creative. Let us know of your favorites as they appear.
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Thank goodness: Wine is a safe haven for those of use who wish to be wheat- and gluten-free.
We all know that single-ingredient foods that occur in nature are wheat- and gluten-free: cucumbers, olives, basil, cranberries, etc. It’s when humans get involved and add ingredients derived from wheat (as well as from barley, rye, and oats) to human-processed foods that gluten and other wheat components enter the picture.
The vast majority of wines are made without exposure to anything wheat or gluten. Rare exception: Because of a push to get away from animal-derived clarifying agents, such as gelatin derived from cows (due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease), winemakers have sought non-animal sources of clarifying agents.
Clarifying agents are used to make wines clearer and more appealing to the consumer. Clarification removes residual grape skin, seeds, or stem debris; dead yeast cells; and various proteins. Among the most popular clarifying agent choices are bentonite, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
However, some winemakers have lately turned to gluten or deamidated gluten for wine clarification. Thankfully, this still remains an uncommon practice. I believe it will become less common as more and more of us raise a stink about gluten exposure in ANY food.
The available scientific data on gluten content in wines in which gluten has been used for clarification suggest that no gluten makes its way to the finished product you pour. There are three studies I’m aware of that have examined whether gluten used in the clarification process make their way to the wine itself. Here is one such study. Obviously, if you consume a rare rogue wine that provokes a gluten response, don’t drink it again, then be sure to tell the winemaker about it. Also, come back here and tell us about it.
So the overwhelming majority of wines are wheat- and gluten-free: chardonnay, pinot grigio, viognier, vinho verde, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, garnacha, malbec, rioja . . . along with all the other wines produced from other varietals and blends. More so than any other class of alcoholic beverage, wines are therefore nearly entirely wheat- and gluten-free–even when you toast with wine!
Now, vodka is another story . . .
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Mr Bo Jiang
Mr Yimeng Zhang
Delegates at the ‘Communicating World Heritage’ conference (7-10 October, Ironbridge) will be honoured by the presence of two expert speakers from China who will be giving presentations about two icons of World Heritage, the Silk Road and the Great Wall of China. This is a rare opportunity to hear speakers from this country on their specialist subjects and World Heritage UK has been working closely with the British Council to enable this special occasion to happen.
Mr Bo Jiang is the Vice President of ICOMOS China and works for the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. He is Director of the Institute of Underwater Archaeology and the National Centre of Underwater Cultural Heritage. He will be speaking about the Silk Road and Belt and its maritime component.
Mr Yimeng Zhang is the Great Wall Research Specialist and works on the Great Wall Protection Project at the China Academy of Cultural Heritage, also under the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
It is hoped that they will be joined by the Vice Principal of Shanghai University, Duan Yong, who is setting up a new cultural heritage academy at the university, with the Shanghai Municipal Government and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
The expert speakers will be presenting in the ‘Communicating with the wider world’ session on the 10th October but the Chinese delegation will be participating in the whole 4-day conference so there will be opportunities for delegates to speak with them throughout the event.
Today, 31st August, is the last day for early bird discount conference tickets after which the price will move to the standard rate. Book now to save at: www.communicatingworldheritage.wordpress.com
Sarah France from the National Trust’s World Heritage Site at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park and geologist Jonathan Larwood from Natural England have been working on the links between culture and nature in the UK’s World Heritage Sites for some time now. At last, the report of the ‘Culturally Natural or Naturally Cultural?’ workshop held at Fountains Abbey is ready and will be launched at the ‘Communicating World Heritage’ conference on 9th and 10th October at Ironbridge Gorge. The collaboration for the publication includes support from WWF UK, the IUCN National Committee UK and World Heritage UK.
The report contains papers from speakers at the workshop, results of some new research on Nature in the UK’s World Heritage Sites and forewords from UNESCO, IUCN and the Mayor of Ripon.
Early bird discounted tickets for the full 4-day conference are still available until the 31st August, after which the price reverts to the full rate, so book now to take advantage of the early bird rate at www.communicatingworldheritage.wordpress.com where you can also find the conference programme and other essential details.
In the ‘Communicating with business and funders’ session of the conference we are pleased to have the new Chief Executive of the Blenheim Palace World Heritage Site, Dominic Hare, as a speaker. Blenheim Palace is a great example of a successful World Heritage business and is particularly imaginative and creative in its thinking and practice. For the last 14 years, Dominic has served as Finance Director at Blenheim Palace and was appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Blenheim Estate in January 2017.
Also speaking on the business theme will be Richard Church, Project Director at BatteredSuitcase.com, who will be talking about his experiences in special interest tourism to World Heritage destinations as one of the popular 5 minute elevator pitches that are a feature of World Heritage UK conferences. Batteredsuitcase.com is one of the most recent companies to join World Heritage UK as a corporate member.
Hear from both these presenters on Monday 9th October and book your tickets at: www.communicatingworldheritage.wordpress.com
Very pleased to announce these new speakers to the conference programme. Andrew Stokes is the England
Director for Visit England and he will join the join the ‘Heritage Leaders’ session to present the latest information on the value of World Heritage to the tourism market and how this can be communicated.
Lizzie Glitheroe-West is the Chief Executive of the Heritage Alliance, and who better to speak as part of the session on ‘Communicating with each other’ in the heritage sector and the UNESCO family. Both World Heritage UK and the IIICH have recently and simultaneously joined the Heritage Alliance so Lizzie will be in good company along with other HA Members in the audience.
You can see more information about the conference and get your ticket at a discounted ‘early bird’ rate if go to the conference website where you can book to participate in any combination of days in this four day event. There you will also find details of local accommodation at Ironbridge and Telford which is best booked early!
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By Asher Moses
The Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, has not referred Google's Wi-Fi data bungle for police investigation despite claiming the company deliberately spied on Australians.
The Australian Federal Police said this morning it was aware of the reports of Google's Street View cars sucking up personal data from home Wi-Fi networks around the country but "has not received a formal referral on this matter".
These referrals typically come from government departments, and the Greens today called on Senator Conroy to "put his money where his mouth is".
The former director of the AFP's Australian High Tech Crime Centre and eBay security chief, Alastair MacGibbon, demanded an AFP investigation into the matter in today's Australian Financial Review.
It comes after Senator Conroy in a Senate Estimates hearing this week accused Google of creating "the largest privacy breach in history across Western democracies".
Google claimed its Street View cars intercepted personal data by mistake but Senator Conroy said the move was deliberate, and pointed to criminal investigations already underway in Germany centring on "illegal data collection".
Questions have been raised as to whether Senator Conroy beat up his statements as part of a personal vendetta against Google following the search giant's stringent opposition to the Government's internet filtering plans.
The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, is in the process of investigating the matter but MacGibbon, who now runs a security consultancy, said in a phone interview today that this investigation was far too limited as it was only looking for breaches of the Privacy Act.
"If you suck down email, voice or other traffic from essentially the internet, which is the same as a telecommunications line, and you do it intentionally and you're unauthorised in doing it, then you could be in breach of the Telecommunications Interception Act ... which carries potential criminal charges," he said.
"I'd expect that there would be at least some cursory look from a policing point of view. If there hasn't been at this stage, why not? Does the police believe there was no offence and if so, how do they know?"
A spokeswoman for Senator Conroy said today that the Government was awaiting the outcome of the Privacy Commissioner's investigation. She noted that no evidence had yet been provided to suggest that there were breaches of the Telecommunications Interception Act.
Greens Communications spokesman Scott Ludlam said in a phone interview today: "The minister can put his money where his mouth is and refer the matter to the AFP, or he can withdraw the statement and admit that maybe in the heat of the moment Tony Abbott's not the only one who goes a bit too far sometimes."
Similarly, in Senate Estimates this week, Senator Mary Jo Fisher accused Senator Conroy of "hiding behind Karen Curtis" by not referring the matter to police.
MacGibbon said evidence of criminal breaches would only come after a police investigation, including interviews with the Google staff who were responsible for the Wi-Fi debacle.
"The Privacy Commissioner isn't charged with policing those [telecommunications] acts - the Privacy Commissioner is in charge of the Privacy Act and will look for breaches of the Privacy Act," he said.
"But that's one aspect of this matter - the other outstanding question is, did Google commit a criminal offence in relation to telecommunications interception."
MacGibbon questioned why the AFP required a referral to investigate the issue. The AFP's spokeswoman did not respond when asked why police could not proactively look into the matter.
"Should we allow the person who might have committed the offence to tell us there was no offence?," MacGibbon said.
"They [Google] were caught with their hand in the cookie jar and now they're saying we'll put the cookies back and there's no harm or foul - but I don't agree."
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One thing that sort of irks me is when people mistake DEFCON 5 as worse and crazier and insane and severe than DEFCON 1. I know more always sounds better but it's not. That has nothing to do with the world's largest hacking conference, DEFCON, but I just wanted to put it out there. DEFCON: The Documentary shows what goes on behind the world's largest hacking conference.
DEFCON was held for the 20th time in 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada and it was the first time the conference gave a documentary crew full access to the hacking event and allowed them to film the entire thing. Here's a bit of the description of the documentary written by the director Jason Scott:
The film follows the four days of the conference, the events and people (attendees and staff), and covers history and philosophy behind DEFCON's success and unique experience.
The premiere of DEFCON: The Documentary actually happened on August 1st on the first day of DEFCON 21. The full documentary is up above on Vimeo for your streaming pleasure. You can download the official 720p torrent if you'd like or watch it on The Internet Archive too.
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July 07, 2020
The Smarter Crowdsourcing initiative brings together a network of public leaders and global experts to address the challenges of managing a pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Brooklyn, NY – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) together with The Governance Lab (The GovLab) at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, today launched “Smarter Crowdsourcing in the Age of Coronavirus.” This rapid policy advising initiative convenes pu
March 26, 2020
The Group will finance a response to the public health emergency; safety nets for vulnerable populations; economic productivity and employment; and fiscal policies to ameliorate economic impacts.
The Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest have outlined their focus for deploying the financial and technical resources made available to borrowing member countries and companies to address the crisis created by COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
March 10, 2020
Gathering will take place in Barranquilla, Colombia, in the first half of September 2020
The President of Colombia participated via telephone in a meeting of the IDB Board
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank, in a meeting with the participation of the President of Colombia, Ivan Duque Marquez, announced today that the IDB Group’s 2020 Annual Meeting has been rescheduled and will take place in Barranquilla, Colombia, in the first half of September 2020.
March 04, 2019
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019.
The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.
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2020-07-12T07:48:42Z
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Even though we’re slowly sliding into August here in Wood Dale, summer is still in full swing. Cubs games, family picnics, and barbecues are still well underway, and that means there is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Why not make that time even sweeter by enjoying a delicious salad and craft beers on a shady patio?
Whether you’re looking for a cool, comfortable place to watch the game on television, or a convenient location for your after-work happy hour, Crossroads Eatery has it all! For those hoping to fill up with a tasty salad, we’ve got several options to choose from, all of which are sure to satisfy your taste buds, and in today’s blog, we’ll highlight some of these fabulous dishes — head on over and try one today!
Chicken Caesar Salad
Who doesn’t love this classic, refreshing salad? In our take on this zesty dish, our team combines romaine and iceberg lettuce to provide that fresh crunch you’re craving, then we top it with tender grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. For added protein and heartiness, we also top the salad with a hard-boiled egg.
Cobb Chicken Salad
If you’ve got a hankering for a salad that delivers the perfect combination of fresh lettuce and vegetables, rich cheese, and hearty bacon and chicken, our Cobb Chicken Salad is right up your alley. Topped with a hard-boiled egg and your choice of dressing, you can’t go wrong with this dish. Try it with our homemade Stella® Blue Cheese dressing!
On a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a nice crisp wedge salad. This simple, delicious salad comes topped with crumbled blue cheese and bacon on top and is served with our famous Stella Blue Cheese dressing. Not a fan of blue cheese? No problem! Choose from one of our other salad dressings.
Grilled or Blackened Chicken Salad
Craving a classic salad complete with chicken and vegetables? This salad leads the pack with its combination of iceberg and romaine lettuce, plum tomatoes, sweet red onions, and shredded Swiss cheese. Order it to your specifications with either grilled or blackened chicken breast and the salad dressing of your choice!
Pair Your Salad with a Drink!
While you’re relaxing out on our covered patio, why not pair your salad with a light and hoppy beer or other refreshing drink prepared fresh by our expert bartenders? With more than 15 craft beers, we’re sure to have the perfect drink to complement your meal. Not sure what might go best with your meal? Ask your server for drink recommendations the next time you stop in!
In addition to these four satisfying salads, we also offer a great dinner salad. If you’re looking for a lighter bite to eat, or something to have before you enjoy some of our delicious buffalo wings, ribs, or a burger, our dinner salad might be just what you’re looking for. With daily drink and dinner specials and online ordering, there’s something for everyone at Crossroads.
Questions? Call us today at 630-765-3578 or stop by! We look forward to seeing you!
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EUROMIL Informal Roundtable on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of Armed Forces Personnel, Pristina
On 3 April 2017, EUROMIL held an informal roundtable on fundamental rights and freedoms of armed forces personnel in Pristina.
Together with a limited number of participants from the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force, the Assembly of Kosovo, the Ombudsperson of Kosovo and other relevant stakeholders, EUROMIL discussed standards, experiences and best practices regarding human rights in the armed forces. This first informal meeting aimed at gathering information on the situation of the personnel of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and discuss whether and how could EUROMIL best assist Kosovo for what concerns the fundamental rights and freedoms of the security force’s personnel.
No human right issue was reported in the last years in the KSF, a professional force under democratic control, which has an internal human rights unit to support its daily activities and closely works with various organisations on this matter. Indeed, basic rights and freedoms of the personnel of the KSF are enshrined in the Kosovan legislation, especially in the Constitution and Law on the Kosovo Security Force (all relevant documents are available online and in English on the website of the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force).
Among the best practices worth noting, it should be highlighted that Kosovo is performing better than other European countries for what concerns the integration of women in its security force. LGBTI issues are dealt with and ethnic minorities are also largely included into the KSF. Members of the KSF have the possibility of lodging a complaint with the Ombudsperson in respect of their human rights and a bill is under discussion for establishing, in parallel, a Commissioner who would have powers to investigate the activities of the KSF.
The right to freedom of association was however pointed out as a right not conferred to members of the KSF. Since the Kosovan legislation provides room for improvement, authorities may decide to reflect on amending the legislation and grant security force’s personnel the right to form and join professional association and involve them in a structured dialogue. This will allow them to raise their voice and act as partners of the authorities, which will ultimately be beneficial for the KSF. Considering that Kosovo is discussing the possible transformation of its security force into armed forces, the timing is right for amending the legislation. EUROMIL is looking forward to further collaborating with Kosovo.
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06 Jan First ever sale of cultured meat heralds protein’s new era
Slaughter-free Meat Makes Market Debut
Food lies at the heart of many a celebration, but one particular meal recently stood out as historic: the world’s first commercial sale of cultured meat. Just weeks after the nation’s regulatory authority gave cultured meat the go-ahead, Singapore’s 1880 club served the first cultured chicken to paying guests.
The event heralded a new dawn for protein, and it was an evening to die for. Only, no animals died.
Groups of diners in evening dresses and smartest casuals, including government officials, investors and four environmentally aware children and their teacher, perused the menu based around ‘Good Meat cultured chicken’. Sliced, breaded chicken pieces were served in bamboo bowls and on granite plates. Three offerings symbolically covered styles from the US, China and Brazil, the three biggest chicken-producing countries of the world. Tables were forested with tall-stemmed glasses. Restaurant walls were alive with moving images of colourful birds’ feathers, city lights and shoaling fish. Lots of obligatory I-phone pictures were taken. Many smiles exchanged. Clean plates meant cultured meat was roundly polished off.
Then came the moment restaurant-goers normally dread: paying the bill. Only, this time, it would form a priceless memento.
At 7.23pm Singapore time on Saturday 19th December 2020, that very first restaurant bill for cultured meat was settled: each diner paying 23 Singapore Dollars. History was made.
But after all that, what did it taste like?
A 12-year-old diner gave his opinion: “This chicken…, it’s just chicken, but it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen or ever tasted. It’s definitely made me see how small things, like just changing the way we eat, can literally change our entire lives”.
His 11-year-old companion chimed in: “I’m speechless… It feels good to have chicken without feeling guilty”.
Shortly after the event, I caught up with Josh Tetrick, CEO and co-founder of San Francisco-based Eat Just, the company behind the culinary breakthrough. I was keen to know how it was all received.
“The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” Tetrick told me. “We fed over 40 people who bought and had chicken that didn’t require killing an animal, didn’t require tearing down a forest, didn’t require a drop of antibiotics.”
Having had more than his fair share of false starts and disappointments thanks to regulatory obstacles, Tetrick was understandably elated at getting this milestone over the line.
Yet, he keenly reiterated how this was just the beginning.
“What happened over the last handful of days [in Singapore] is an open door to do the real work now. It’s an open door to scale this thing up. It’s an open door to communicate to consumers. It’s an open door to help more animals,” Tetrick said.
The significance of taking cultured meat from remarkable meal to remarkably mainstream couldn’t be greater. The world now rears and slaughters 80 billion farmed animals every year for food. An estimated two-thirds of them enduring lives of misery on factory farms.
From Lab to Reality
That chicken supper in Singapore showed how human ingenuity offers the possibility to switch mass-meat production from factory farm to bioreactor. And in so doing, provide a decent environment to sustain future generations. Cultured meat uses a fraction of the land and emits far fewer greenhouse gases. A benchmark study has shown cultured meat to be 98 per cent lower in land use and 80-95 per cent lower in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventionally produced meat products.
Cultured meat is grown using cells harvested from a living animal using a harmless biopsy. They are then placed in a nutrient-rich soup in a process similar to beer or yoghurt. No GMO required.
As the first course of cultured meat was served, the walls must have shaken on factory farms everywhere. Meat no longer relied on the inefficient rearing and killing of living animals for meat.
It came less than three years after George Monbiot and I stood in front of a baying crowd of intensive farmers at the Oxford Union Debate to declare that by 2100, meat-eating as we know it would be a thing of the past.
Our prediction was based on confidence that Tetrick and his ilk would make cultured meat a reality.
With the world’s first commercial sale of cultured meat, change is moving apace. Protein has finally come into the twenty-first century. Whilst many a meal marks a special occasion, few actually get to make history. Whether cattleman, conscious carnivore or contented consumer, this development promises to profoundly affect your future. That meal marked the moment when meat evolved from predominantly produced on the factory farm to cruelty-free, planet-friendly food from the bioreactor.
From here on in, meat-eating as we know it looks set to undergo a rapid transformation.
I for one see that as something to celebrate.
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Questions to determine whether any conflict of interest occurred related to staff involved in GDA & DAC having pensions from other nuclear related companies
ONR staff involved in the GDA work were required to comply with the Civil Service Code of Conduct which required them to declare any interests to their manager and register them where applicable by completing a declaration which is recorded in the register of business interests. This is required of staff on initially joining ONR and is a standing requirement where circumstances may change. Any individuals who received a payment from companies or organisations involved in the GDA, in addition to the Office for Nuclear Regulation, would be expected to declare this interest in line with the Code.
ONR have separately provided information about individuals involved in the GDA who were in receipt of pensions (frozen or in payment) from organisations in the nuclear industry. (FOI request 201404003).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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So we are gearing up now for the 6th (!) ever SaaStrAnnual, March 10-12 in San Jose / SF Bay Area. So much has changed. We’ve added 200+ SaaS unicorns and 30+ IPOs. The Cloud has grown 700% since the first Annual, if we use AWS as a proxy.
For 2020 Annual, we’ll have:
- 20,000 attendees (our goal. we will at least come close)
- 5,000 mentoring sessions and 1-on-1s
- 1,000 VCs
- 400 sessions and workshops
- Our first-ever CXO Summit with $100 billion+ in buyers represented
- 100+ leading sponsors and vendors exhibiting
And this will be the first one where we’ll know what we are doing 🙂
Scaling this quickly, and more relevantly, changing and evolving so much each year is hard. We were in 5 different venues the first 5 years, with 3+ different agencies helping us, and so much more change. And what started off as a side project to bring the SaaStr community together is now a real (if tiny) organization with eight figures in revenues — and expenses!
We’ve also branched out, and had 1,600+ at our first SaaStr Europa in Paris, then 2,500+ this year at Europa 2019. We should easily have 3,000+ at 2020 Europa. We also had 1,200+ at the first SaaStr Scale this year in SF as well. And beyond that, we have 100,000+ downloads to our podcasts and 1m+ views to our content each month.
As part of that, our top sponsors asked us to do more with them, and more deeply integrate them with our year-round SaaStr activities.
It took us a little while to figure it out, but now we have and it will enable us to partner more deeply with a handful of top-tier vendors whose value and mission we believe in and align with.
The first is G2.
In many ways, G2 was built at a parallel time and on a parallel mission to SaaStr. Godard Abel, CEO, sold his start-up BigMachines to Oracle at roughly the same time I sold EchoSign / Adobe Sign to Adobe. We both weren’t quite done, and took our energies on related but different paths. Godard founded G2 and also a 2.0 version of BigMachines at the same time (!), selling the latter, Steelbrick, to Salesforce for $300m+ after less than 3 years. Boy, he raced way past me 🙂
At the same time, he also saw a gap in educating the market on SaaS, from a traditional business perspective. SaaStr was all about community, learnings and sharings. G2 was about rebooting a lot of how buyers discover new and established vendors, using more honest and community feedback to help buyers discover vendors that vs. the traditional hand-curated magic quadrant model.
— SaaStr (@saastr) September 19, 2019
So it’s pretty fun for me to be partnering more deeply with G2, with founders and a product and mission we believe in and is synergistic with our values.
You’ll see G2 big time at SaaStr Annual, SaaStr Europa, SaaStr Scale, SaaStr East, CXO Summit, and more.
But you won’t see anything that isn’t laser-focused on helping the next generation of founders and Cloud execs. That’s what we do. That’s our mission.
And thank you, G2, and all the rest of our readers, sponsors, attendees and more for being on that mission with us.
That mission isn’t changing. It’s only getting better.
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Making a Living, Making a Difference
What did women and men do to make a living in early modern Europe, and what did their work mean? Virtually everyone, including women and children, worked, but because their labor was often hidden inside the household, unpaid, or concealed from officials, it has been difficult to trace its exact nature. Using innovative digital humanities research yoked to a specially-built database of sources, Making a Living, Making a Difference revises many received opinions about the history of gender and work in Europe through analysis of the micro-patterns of early modern life.
Maria Ågren and the Gender and Work Project Group show the importance of multiple employment, the openness of early modern households, the significance of marriage and marital status, the gendered nature of specific tasks, and the ways in which state formation and commercialization were entangled in people's everyday lives. Both their conclusions and methodology offer promising avenues for richer studies of societies.
“Maria Ågren and her team employ a straightforward method (analyze some 16,000 descriptions of people at work) to surprising result. They find women as managers, marriage as privilege, emerging states as reliant on working wives, and much, much more. Their book is a new touchstone for our understanding of work in early modern Europe.”
— Judith M. Bennett, University of Southern California
“Complicating the categories and assumptions that have long driven the study of gender and work, this field-changing book has implications for scholars whose focus lies well beyond early modern Europe. Ågren and her colleagues have applied ‘big data’ techniques to enduring questions with lively, often surprising, and certainly compelling effect.”
— Marla Miller, University of Massachusetts Amherst
“If you are going to read one book about the history of women’s (and men’s) work, this is it. Pioneering work, colorful detail, far-reaching analysis. Read and enjoy!
— Sheilagh Ogilvie, author of A Bitter Living: Women, Markets and Social Capital in Early Modern Germany
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Tablet computers prove right medicine for Dixons as electricals retailer sees profits more than double
Britain’s biggest electricals retailer said a robust demand for tablet computers such as Apple’s iPad helped its profits more than double in the first half.
Dixons Retail, home to the Currys and PC World chains said it made an underlying pretax profit of £30.2million in the six months to October 31, up from £14million at the same stage last year, and well above market forecasts of £20-26million.
The group, which also has stores in Scandinavia and Greece making it Europe’s second largest electricals retailer, said total sales at stores open over a year rose by 6 per cent, while like-for-like sales in the UK and Ireland increased by 9 per cent.
Tablets work: Dixons has benefited from a tablets computer boom, as well as the demise of rival Comet
In Britain, its biggest market, Dixons has benefited from a tablets boom, as well as the demise of rival Comet and problems at Jessops and HMV. It has also been cutting costs, revamping stores and seeking to improve products, prices and customer service.
Richard Hunter, head of equities at Hargreaves Lansdown Stockbrokers, said: 'Dixons has already come a long way since the depths of recent years and today’s update is further confirmation that the company remains on track to deliver a full recovery.’
‘Less positively, the absence of a dividend remains a concern within the current interest rate environment, whilst margins remain under pressure as Dixons continues to sharpen its product pricing,’ Hunter added.
The electricals retailer was also wary about prospects for the second half.
'We remain cautious about the outlook for consumers in our markets; very strong trading this time last year, together with the fact that we have now annualised Comet's exit makes the second half more challenging,' Dixons Retail chief executive Seb James said.
This cautious outlook, and some profit taking saw Dixons shares shed 0.8p to 50.5p today.
Shares in Dixons have increased 81 per cent so far this year as it has increasingly focused on markets where it has a leading 'multi-channel' position with a combined stores and internet offering
'The current price of around 50p probably needs to be put in context of the share price high of over 220p in October 2006 and, indeed, the low of 9.5p in December 2008. The market consensus of the shares as a strong buy is likely to remain intact as the company still shows signs of further positive prospects,' Richard Hunter said.
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We are happy to say that we have recently hired a pastor! Our prayers have been answered. We're very exited to welcome Bro. Carl Friedel, his wife Sarah, and their 4 children from California. The tentative date is December 13th.
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Ten years ago this fall, Kevin Danaher, the bareheaded, white-goateed co-director of Global Exchange was making the rounds to student groups, encouraging young people to take part in upcoming protests against the World Trade Organization (WTO). He had worked up a theatrical pitch:
"How many people here were at Woodstock?" he would ask, and, with his own hand raised, look over his audiences.
"Only me, eh? Well that's too bad for you. But if you want to be part of something equally important and historic, you get your ass to Seattle."
Before the fact, and amid an era of celebration for corporate globalization, this prediction of the event's magnitude seemed exaggerated at best. Afterward, not so much. The protests—a massive grassroots effort by unions, environmentalists, organic farmers, solidarity activists, and diverse community groups—made headlines around the world. They marked the beginning of a new phase of popular mobilization around issues of corporate power and international trade. They even inspired a 2008 film dramatization, Battle In Seattle, which featured Hollywood stars Woody Harrelson, Michele Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, and Andre 3000.
But, in the long run, did the protests promote meaningful change?
In assessing any single historical incident, this question is a difficult one. Generally speaking, the response of many Americans is to dismiss protests out of hand—arguing that demonstrators are just blowing off steam and won’t make a difference. But if any case can be held as a counter-example, Seattle is it.
The 1999 mobilization against the WTO has never been free from criticism. As Andre 3000’s character in the movie quips, even the label “Battle in Seattle” makes the protests sound less like a serious political event and more “like a Monster Truck show.” While the demonstrations were still playing out and police were busy arresting some 600 people, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman issued his now-famous edict stating that deluded activists were just “flat-earth advocates… looking for their 1960s fix.” (Comparisons to Woodstock might not have helped with the latter charge.) In 2008, an article in the Seattle Weekly dismissively asked, “Remind me again what those demonstrations against the WTO actually accomplished?”
While cynicism comes cheap, those concerned about global poverty, sweatshop labor, outsourced jobs, and threats to the environment can witness remarkable changes on the international scene. Today, , sister institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have been knocked from their once-imposing pedestals, and the ideology of neoliberal corporate globalization is under intense fire, with mainstream economists defecting from its ranks and entire regions such as Latin America in outright revolt. As global justice advocates have long argued, the forces that created these changes “did not start in Seattle.” Yet few trade observers would deny that the week of protest late in the last millennium marked a critical turning point.
What Happened in Seattle?
During and after the demonstrations, the mainstream media was largely focused on the smashed windows of Starbucks and Niketown—property destruction carried out by a small minority of protesters. In the past two decades, the editorial boards of major U.S. newspapers have been more dogged than even many pro-corporate legislators in pushing the “free trade” agenda. Yet, remarkably, acknowledgment of the WTO protests’ impact on globalization politics could be found even in their pages. Shortly after the event, a front-page story in the Los Angeles Times read, "On the tear-gas shrouded streets of Seattle, the unruly forces of democracy collided with the elite world of trade policy. And when the meeting ended in failure... the elitists had lost and [the] debate was changed forever."
This is What Democracy Looks Like
by Paul Hawken
On November 30 (N30), thousands of protesters blocked WTO delegates from reaching the meeting. Author Paul Hawken was among them.
Seattle was supposed to be a moment of crowning achievement for corporate globalization. Big-business sponsors of the Seattle Ministerial (donors of $75,000 or more included Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, Weyerhaeuser, Boeing and GM) invested millions to make it a showcase of “New Economy” grandeur. Any student of public relations could see that the debacle they experienced instead could hardly be less desirable for advancing their agenda.
Rarely do protesters have the satisfaction of achieving their immediate goals, especially when their stated aims are as grandiose as shutting down a major trade meeting. Yet the direct action in Seattle did just that on its first day, with activists chained around the conference center forcing the WTO to cancel its opening ceremonies.
By the end of the week, negotiations had collapsed altogether. Trade representatives from the global South, emboldened by the push from civil society, launched their own revolt from within the conference. In a statement from the Organization of African Unity ministers railed against “being marginalized and generally excluded on issues of vital importance for our peoples and their future.”
The demands of the developing countries’ governments were not always the same as those of the outside protesters. However, the diverse forces agreed on some key points. Expressing his disgust for how the WTO negotiations had been conducted, Sir Shridath Ramphal, the chief Caribbean negotiator, argued, “This should not be a game about enhancing corporate profits. This should not be a time when big countries, strong countries, the world's wealthiest countries, are setting about a process designed to enrich themselves.”
Given that less powerful countries had typically been bullied into compliance at trade ministerials, this was highly unusual stuff. Yet it would become increasingly normal. Seattle launched a series of setbacks for the WTO and, to this day, the institution has yet to recover. Efforts to expand the reach of the WTO have repeatedly failed. The overtly unilateralist Bush White House was even less effective than the “cooperative” Clinton administration at getting its way in negotiations, and the Obama administration has yet to change things.
In 2008 analyst dubbed the current round of WTO talks the “Dracula Round” because it lives in an undead state. No matter how many times elites try to revive the round, it seems destined to suffer a new death. Other agreements, such as the Free Trade Area of the Americas, which aimed to extend NAFTA throughout the hemisphere, and which drew protests in places like Quebec City and Miami, have since been abandoned altogether.
“We Care Too”
The altered fate of the WTO and other “free trade” deals is itself very significant. But this is only one part of a wider series of transformations that the global justice protests of the Seattle era helped to usher in. The Seattle protests launched thousands of conversations about what type of global society we want to live in. While they have often been depicted as mindless rioters, activists were able to push their message through. A poll published in Business Week in late December 1999 showed that 52 percent of respondents were sympathetic with the protesters, compared with 39 percent who were not. Seventy-two percent agreed that the United States should “strengthen labor, environmental, and endangered species protection standards” in international treaties, while only 21 percent disagreed.
A wave of increased sympathy and awareness dramatically changed the climate for long-time campaigners. People who had been quietly laboring in obscurity for years suddenly found themselves in the midst of a huge surge of popular energy, resources, and legitimacy. Obviously, the majority of Americans did not drop everything to become trade experts. But an impressive number, especially on college campuses and in union halls, did take time to learn more—about sweatshops and corporate power, about global access to water and the need for local food systems, about the connection between job loss at home and exploitation abroad.
With the protests that took place in the wake of Seattle, finance ministers who had grown accustomed to meeting in secretive sessions behind closed doors were suddenly forced to defend their positions before the public. Often, official spokespeople hardly offered a defense of WTO, IMF, and World Bank policies at all. Instead they spent most of their time trying to convince audiences that they, too, cared about poverty. In particular, the elites who gather annually in the Swiss Alps for the exclusive World Economic Forum became obsessed with branding themselves as defenders of the world’s poor. The Washington Post noted of the 2002 Forum, “The titles of workshops read like headlines from the Nation: ‘Understanding Global Anger,’ ‘Bridging the Digital Divide,’ and ‘The Politics of Apology.’”
Joseph Stiglitz, a former chief economist of the World Bank who was purged after he outspokenly criticized the IMF, perhaps most clearly described the remarkable shift in elite discussion that has taken place since global justice protests first captured the media spotlight. In a 2006 book, he wrote:
I have been going to the annual meetings [in Davos, Switzerland] for many years, and had always heard globalization spoken of with great enthusiasm. What was fascinating… was the speed at which views had shifted [by 2004]…. This change is emblematic of the massive change in thinking about globalization that has taken place in the last five years all around the world. In the 1990s, the discussion at Davos had been about the virtues of opening international markets. By the early years of the millennium, it centered on poverty reduction, human rights, and the need for fairer trade arrangements.
More reflections on the 10th anniversary of Seattle WTO protests:
Sarah van Gelder
Dispatches from the 1999 event:
YES! Magazine archive
Of course, much of the shift at Davos was just talk. But the wider political changes go far beyond rhetoric. Specific elements of the neoliberal “Washington Consensus,” such as prying open countries’ capital markets, fell into disrepute amid widespread criticism. As Stiglitz noted in 2006, “Even the IMF now agrees that capital market liberalization has contributed neither to growth nor to stability.” That was well before the start of the current economic crisis, which has gone much further in discrediting market fundamentalist policies.
Grassroots activity translated into concrete change on other levels as well. Even some critics of the global justice movement have noted that activists have scored a number of significant policy victories. In a September 2000 editorial entitled “Angry and Effective,” The Economist reported that the movement
has changed things—and not just the cocktail schedule for the upcoming meetings. Protests... succeeded in scuttling the OECD's planned Multilateral Agreement on Investment in 1998; then came the greater victory in Seattle, where the hoped-for launch of global trade talks was aborted... The activists have also raised the profile of "backlash" issues—notably, labor and environmental conditions in trade, and debt relief for the poorest countries. This has dramatically increased the influence of mainstream NGOs, such as the World Wide Fund for Nature and Oxfam. Such groups have traditionally had some say (albeit less than they would have wished) in policymaking. Assaulted by unruly protesters, firms and governments are suddenly eager to do business with the respectable face of dissent.
Various combinations of "respectable" negotiators and "unruly" dissidents forced shifts on a wide range of issues. It is not glamorous work to trace the issue-by-issue changes that activists have eked out—whether it’s compelling multinational pharmaceutical companies to drop intellectual property lawsuits against African governments seeking to provide affordable AIDS drugs for their citizens, or creating a congressional ban on World Bank loans that impose user fees on basic health care and education for the poor, or persuading administrators at more than 140 colleges to make their institutions take part in the anti-sweatshop Worker’s Rights Consortium. Yet these changes affect many lives.
Take just one demand: debt relief. For decades, countries whose people suffer tremendous deprivation have been forced to send billions of dollars to Washington in payment for past debts—many of which were accumulated by dictators overthrown years ago. Debt relief advocates were among the thousands who joined the Seattle mobilization, and they saw their cause quickly gain mainstream respectability in the altered climate that followed. In 2005, the world’s wealthiest countries agreed to a breakthrough debt cancellation agreement that, while imperfect, shifted roughly $1 billion per year in resources back to the global South.
In early 2007, Imani Countess, national coordinator of the American Friends Service Committee Africa Program, noted that the impact of the deal has been profound:
In Ghana, the money saved is being used for basic infrastructure, including rural feeder roads, as well as increased expenditure on education and health care.
In Burundi, elimination of school fees in 2005 allowed an additional 300,000 children to enroll.
In Zambia, since March 31, 2006, free basic health care has been provided for all [along with] a pledge to recruit 800 medical personnel and slightly over 4,000 teachers.
In Cameroon, [the government made] a pledge to recruit some 30,000 new teachers by the year 2015 and to construct some 1,000 health facilities within the next six years.
“They won the verbal and policy battle,” said Gary Hufbauer, a “pro-globalization” economist at the Institute for International Economics in 2002, speaking of the groups that have organized major globalization protests. “They did shift policy. Are they happy that they shifted it enough? No, they're not ever going to be totally happy, because they're always pushing."
A Crisis of Legitimacy
In its review of Battle in Seattle, the Hollywood industry publication Variety noted that “the post-9/11 war on terror did a great deal to bury [the] momentum” of the global justice movement. This idea has become a well-worn trope; however, it is only partially true. In the wake of 9/11, activists did shift attention to opposing the Bush administration’s invasion and occupation of Iraq. But, especially in the global South, protesters combined a condemnation of U.S. militarism with a critique of “Washington Consensus” economic policies. In the post-Seattle era, these polices faced a crisis of legitimacy throughout much of the world.
Privatization, deregulation, and corporate market access have failed to reduce inequality or create sustained growth in developing countries. This led an increasing number of mainstream economists, Stiglitz most prominent among them, to question some of the most cherished tenets of neoliberal “free trade” economics. Not only are the intellectual foundations of neoliberal doctrine under assault, the supposed beneficiaries of these economic prescriptions have been walking away. Throughout Latin America, waves of popular opposition to Washington Consensus policies have forced conservative governments from power. In election after election since the turn of the millennium, the people have put left-of-center leaders in office.
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More recently, similar disaffection has reached the United States. Last year, as the current economic crisis was escalating, we were afforded the rare sight of Sen. John McCain blasting “Wall Street greed” and accusing financiers of “[treating] the American economy like a casino.” Meanwhile, then-candidate Barack Obama decried the removal of government oversight on markets and the doctrine of trickle-down prosperity as “an economic philosophy that has completely failed.” In each case, their words might have been plucked from Seattle’s teach-ins and protest signs.
With Obama now in the White House, there is an ongoing need to compel him and others in power to transform campaign-trail rhetoric into a real rejection of corporate globalization. The White House has been ambivalent about whether it will promote new “free trade” agreements. And the WTO, while bruised and battered, has not been eliminated entirely. Because its original mandate is still intact, the institution has considerable power in dictating the terms of economic development in parts of the world. Opposing this will require continued grassroots pressure.
On a broader level, huge challenges of global poverty, inequality, militarism, and environmental degradation remain. Few, if any, participants in the 1999 mobilization believed that a single demonstration would eliminate these problems in one tidy swoop. But the coming fight will be easier if the spirit that drove the Seattle protests animates a new surge of citizen activism in the Obama era.
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3rd Weekend Housefull 3 18th Day Box Office Collection Total Earning : Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Lisa Hayden and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer comedy flick Housefull 3 is going well in the office. Housefull 3 is a Sajid Nadiadwala’s movie. If talking about the Box office collection report then Hous3efull 3 now stands at 103.20 crores. Housefull 3 is a series of Housefull movie. and it’s a comedy film which is written by Sajid Nadiadwala. Housefull 3 is the third section of Housefull.
If talking about the Box office collection of Housefull 3 then the movie is doing excellent at the Box Office. Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Nargis Fakhri, Chunkey Pandey, Aarav Chowdhary, Paul Lavers appears in the main lead roles. Let’s talk about the Box Office collection.
Housefull 3 18th Day Box Office Collection
The movie crossed Rs 100-crore mark within 12 days. Taran Adarsh reported about Housefull 3 box office collection. [Week 2] Fri 3.50 cr, Sat 5.05 cr, Sun 6.65 cr, Mon 2.30 cr, Tue 2.05 cr. Total: ₹ 99.65 cr. India biz. Audience responses are excellent towards this movie. Everyone likes Akshay’s comedy in the movie. His acting and comedy are attracting the audience. So if you didn’t watch the film then go to your nearby theater to watch it. You will find everything in the movie, and that is great. This movie could make more bucks in upcoming days.
Everyone has appreciated the movie. Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Riteish Deshmukh are euphoric to see the box office collection. All these guys would appear together in the next comedy flick. But it’s not confirmed. You have to wait for the confirm news.
Housefull 3 Box Office Collection
Now, Sajid Nadiadwala is looking to make Housefull 4 in the upcoming days. You will soon get the latest news about Housefull 4. Housefull 3 is a successful series of Housefull and it’s the 3rd biggest movie of this year. So if you are still thinking to watch it, then you can watch it to your nearby theatres.
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