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spent his childhood in Ohio,
then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1972. As a Vietnam-era
veteran returning to Ohio, he developed an interest in writing and
poetry and enrolled at Ohio State University’s Newark Branch under the
GI Bill. In 1975, he moved to Athens, Ohio and finished a Bachelor’s
and Master’s degree at Ohio University—with the help of his then-wife
Sherry Dixon—and began teaching at both OU and a small technical
In 1986, Bentley published his first full-length book of poems, Boy in
a Boat. In the late 1980s, Bentley returned to Newark to teach
for a small college where he was granted tenure in 1992.
That year his second book, Any One Man, was released by Bottom Dog
Books. In the 1990s he taught communications and creative
writing, notably for Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Roy and Sherry divorced in 1997. Following his marriage to Gloria
Regalbuto, that same year, Bentley was able to devote more time to his
writing. He presently makes his home in Stuart, Florida where he | <urn:uuid:d39fdfc5-b76e-48e0-ab28-a0d9ded2f204> | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | http://www.drunkenboat.com/db9/poetics_poems/bentley/index.html | 2014-10-25T22:51:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414119651018.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20141024030051-00046-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.974947 | 246 |
HAVANA, CUBA: Cuba observed a weekend of national mourning for victims of its worst crash in nearly three decades that killed 110 passengers and crew. An investigation has been launched into Friday’s crash of the nearly 40-year-old Boeing 737-200 leased to the national carrier Cubana de Aviacion by a Mexican company. Three women pulled alive from the mangled wreckage and in hospital in critical condition were the only survivors. One of them was conscious and asked for something to drink, the hospital treating them said.
The Boeing crashed shortly after taking off from Havana, coming down in a field near the airport and sending a thick column of acrid smoke into the air. The circumstances echoed those of Cubana de Aviacion’s worst air disaster nearly 30 years ago, in September 1989, when an Ilyushin 62 plane crashed on takeoff from Havana as it was headed to Italy. That disaster killed all 126 people on the plane, mainly Italian tourists, as well as around 45 people on the ground.
In Friday’s crash, the plane was on a domestic flight from Havana to the eastern city of Holguin. Most of the 104 passengers were Cuban, with five foreigners, including two Argentines, among them. The plane was almost completely destroyed in the crash and subsequent fire. What appeared to be one of the aircraft’s wings was wedged among scorched tree trunks, but almost nothing remained of the main fuselage.
Cuba’s Transport Minister Adel Yzquierdo told reporters one of the plane’s two black boxes had been recovered in “good condition,” and the other was likely to be found within hours. Their data will be key to determining what happened.
Among the dead were 99 Cubans, six Mexican crewmembers, and five foreign tourists: two from Western Sahara, a Mexican tourist and an Argentine couple. A previous toll counted three survivors out of 110 passengers.
Built in 1979, the plane was leased from a small Mexican company, Global Air, also known as Aerolineas Damojh.
Mexico said it was sending two civil aviation specialists to help in the investigation.
Boeing said a “technical team stands ready to assist” and it offered condolences to friends and relatives of the victims.
The mourning period was set to last until midnight on Sunday (0400 GMT Monday), the Communist Party leader and former president Raul Castro said. Flags were flown at half-mast throughout the country.
Diaz-Canel, who succeeded Castro as the communist island’s leader only last month, appeared aghast as he surveyed the recovery efforts, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and surrounded by officials.
He visited the capital’s morgue where the bodies were taken for identification, and met relatives who were being put up in a city hotel. He also visited the three survivors in hospital.
Castro sent his condolences to families bereaved in the “catastrophic accident,” a statement read, as Russian President Vladimir Putin and a string of Latin American leaders also expressed sympathy.
Pope Francis asked the church in Cuba to convey condolences to families “who mourn the unexpected disappearance of loved ones.”
Anguish in Mexico
The plane took off from Havana at 12:08 pm (1608 GMT) Friday heading for Holguin, 670 kilometers (415 miles) to the east.
At the capital’s morgue, Ignacio Ramirez, 46, told of how he lost his 22-year-old cousin, Carlos Santos, in the crash.
“He had come to Havana to get a girlfriend who had arrived from Mexico, and was returning to Holguin,” he said.
Santos’s mother, who lives in the US, was traveling to Cuba to give a DNA sample to confirm her son’s identity.
In Mexico City, anguished relatives and colleagues of the crew gathered outside the company’s offices demanding information — some of them hugging and crying.
“I was friends with the captain, with the co-pilot, with the head flight attendant,” said a former Global Air employee, 44-year-old Ana Marlene Covarrubias.
“When I heard the news on the phone, I thought it was one of those jokes people play,” she told AFP.
Global Air had the necessary permits to lease it, and had passed inspections in November last year, according to the company. The crashed aircraft was one of its fleet of three Boeing 737s.
A Mexican pilot who used to work for Global Air between 2005 and 2013, Marco Aurelio Hernandez, told the Mexican newspaper Milenio that he had previously flown the doomed plane.
Hernandez said he had lodged a complaint at the time about what he regarded as sub-standard maintenance on Global Air’s aircraft.
A Global Air spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that Hernandez had worked at the company but declined to comment on his allegations.
COMMENTSPrior to Friday’s crash, Cuba’s most recent air accident was in April 2017, in which eight military personnel died when a Russian-made AN-26 transport aircraft went down in western Cuba. | <urn:uuid:30f236c9-f781-4cce-869b-212f21cc72d8> | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | https://www.siasat.com/news/cuba-mourns-its-deadliest-air-crash-nearly-30-years-killed-110-1358063/ | 2018-10-23T16:01:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583516480.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20181023153446-20181023174946-00288.warc.gz | en | 0.979494 | 1,088 |
Dating Antique Clocks can be an exact science providing you have the right reference books and the proper experience.
ABBOTT – PLACE UNKNOWN – clock dials C1810 or 1820 ADAM, JOSEPH – GLASGOW – clock dials 1837 ALLDRIDGE, EDWARD – 37 DEAN ST., BIRMINGHAM 1833-61 ALLDRIDGE, EDWIN – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1833 to 1864 ANDERSON & CO – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1790 ASHWIN & CO – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials c1790 to c1800 ASHWIN & BYRNE – BIRMINGHAM 1792-98 BAKER & SON – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1846 BAKER, RICHARD – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1841 to 1866 BAKER, SAMUEL – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1823 to 1850 BAKER, SAMUEL & SON – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1858 BAKER, THOMAS – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials & clock maker 1839 to 1850 BAKER, WILLIAM I – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials 1822 to 1831 BAKER, WILLIAM II – BIRMINGHAM – clock dials & clock maker 1854 to 1867 BATKIN, WILLIAM & SON – BIRMINGHAM – printed dials 1803 BEACH, JOSEPH I – BIRMINGHAM – 1849 to 1863 BEACH, JOSEPH II – BIRMINGHAM – 1849 to 1880 BEILBY & HAWTHORNE – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE – clock dials 1796 – c1817 BEILBY HAWTHORNE & WHITTAKER – HALIFAX & NEWCASTLE – clock dials c1800 BELL & MEUDELL – EDINBURGH – clock dials 1832 to 1849 BELL, P.These questions apparently can be answered quickly for some, thus leaving the owner with a date range and usually an over-inflated price.In terms of originality however, the astute specialist would quickly question a marquetry, walnut and ebony cased clock with a painted dial.Follow the simple instructions below and you’ll soon get the hang of it. They fall into three distinct types, commonly known as period one(1770-1800), two (1800-1825) and three(1825-1860). Whereas period one corner decoration tends to be simple gold scrollwork OR little flowers, fruit or the occasional bird, period two dials TEND to have either geometric shapes, or shells, or abstract patterns – usually with a little more colour than period one.This dial is typical of about 1800: I can’t stress strongly enough – these people are NOT CLOCKMAKERS , they are the people who made the dials which the clockmakers used.
Theres actually a third question that is rarely asked, usually deliberately (or ignorantly) ignored, and a subject that the owner would often prefer not to investigate. Is my clock authentic and original in all respects? | <urn:uuid:fab20a0c-72c2-4761-a2a0-f7915e0a1f00> | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | https://mapsdownload.ru/dating-english-tall-case-clocks-413.html | 2021-01-28T15:21:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704847953.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210128134124-20210128164124-00028.warc.gz | en | 0.877733 | 701 |
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Lernidee Trains & Cruises in Russia
Imagine traveling along the world's most spectacular rivers, or traversing centuries old moss-topped mountain ranges, imagine the enchanting hues of the most exotic locales rushing by your window, and you will just begin to delight in the wonders of Lernidee Trains & Cruises. See the world in a way few will ever know with a ride on the legendary Transsiberian Railroad. Let Lernidee Trains & Cruises bring Beijing to you; experience Moscow for the first time from the tracks of your lavish accommodations aboard a private train. Begin your journey by choosing your cabin type, accommodations range from Standard to Bolshoi Platinum, each boasting superior comfort and dimensions twice as large as other European sleeping car compartments. Delight in the Old World charm of the plush sleeping quarters, and marvel at the elegant details of the intimate spaces, including eye-catching textiles and mounted televisions.
Travel seamlessly from Europe to Asia enjoying the dramatic changes of scenery as you indulge in a casual cocktail in the classic bar car, or taste the fare from the region of the evening with delectable on-board fine dining options. Lernidee Trains & Cruises not only delivers the world to your compartment, but upon arrival a knowledgeable guide will unearth the mysteries of each destination. Walk along the banks of Volga in Kazan, just days before exploring the infamous Tianamen Square, or travel Westbound and go from The Great Wall to Moscow. No matter which direction you choose, adventure awaits along the rails with Lernidee Trains & Cruises: ALL ABOARD!
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Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!! We arrived at Lucy's house (our soon-to-be 2-year-old granddaughter) about 1:30 this afternoon. So glad to be here. Grandpa drove down the alley behind their house and backed the motorhome into the space behind their backyard. I'll post some pictures tomorrow to give you a sense of the space he had to work with. Gretchen & Rodney's neighbor's brother has a small trailer parked next to us, so we have our own little campground.
Walked to the park about three blocks away with Lucy and Gretchen so Lucy could play in the wading pool.
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Ski Niseko and thanks to nature, the four ski resort areas offer skiing zones that fit all levels of expertise as well as plenty of activities from shopping to restaurants and bars for those who enjoy taking some time off from the slopes.
Located in the northern island of Hokkaido, if you ski Niseko and get four resorts for the price of one! In fact they are often considered as one, since many people visit multiple zones throughout a day each of which, caters to English speaking people. The Niseko ski resorts offer almost 50kms of piste made up of the Miowa zone (the lesser visited of the four), the Annapuri which experiences the most temperate weather, the Higashiyama that is best known to tourists, and the Hirafu which is the most popular due to its foreign investor interests.
On the slopes
If you ski Niseko you'll get great accessibility thanks to lifts, ski busses, and back country courses between the four resorts. Due to the fact that the four regions differ greatly all levels of difficulty are represented in the area and there is a wide variety of options from downhill skiing to cross country to moguls to snowboarding. All areas experience a high level of snow which results in most of the courses being open throughout the ski season of Japan. For advanced and experts, head towards the Strawberry Fields area in the Hirafu section for the best challenges.
If you want to ski Niseko you will be in the northern-most island and not an enclosed ski area as such. Check out all the ski resorts in Hokkaido now.
Off the slopes
The best place to experience the nightlife of the Niseka ski resorts is the base of Hirafu Mountain with its bars, hotels, pensions, and overwhelming amount of restaurants. There are also many of family owned shops and cafes that will delight even the most refined guests with their quaint charm amidst a major tourist location.
Nightlife continues late into the next morning for those who want to party and disco clubs are found throughout all the resort areas for those who want to cut loose and lighten up while on vacation. Most of the Niseko ski resort areas also offer childcare and health gyms as well for people who want a break from skiing but still want to stay active.
This winter, Niseko ski holidays offer you an amazing Japanese ski or snowboard holiday that you won't forget! Book online with the help of GoSki.co.uk and find ski packages to suit everyone. From budget weeks through to luxury packages, we can provide it all.
Ski holidays in Hakuba
With ski deals from all leading operators, whilst they may not all be for Hakuba ski holidays, you get a great choice and can save money on both budget and luxury breaks. Check our ski tour operators section for the latest, or why not look for Crystal Ski, Thomas Cook or Neilson ski deals below.
No time to sort your own holidays out? Why not let our Niseko tailormade ski holidays service help you.
Search online for Niseko ski chalets whether you are looking for self catered or catered. Ranging from small 4 or 6 person ski chalets to 30+ giants, you can find some great deals online for ski chalets in Niseko via GoSki.co.uk. So why not browse our listings below and book yourself a great winter holiday now.
If you're wanting to find Niseko apartments for a ski and snowboard holiday this winter, then why not let GoSki.co.uk help. Compare aparthotels in Niseko as well as a wide range of apartments in Niseko from basic through to luxury. Check out location and facilities and when you are happy, book online to get the best deals.
This winter, choose a Niseko hotel to enjoy the Hokkaido winter and skiing. GoSki.co.uk has access to thousands of ski hotels around the world, so whether you want budget or luxury, half or full board, you can book ski hotels in Niseko online through GoSki.co.uk. Make sure this winter, you make your ski holiday a truely memorable one with the right accommodation for your needs..
Finding airport transfers to Niseko is fairly easy! But finding good value ones can be a lot more tricky. Whether private hire or group ski transfer by bus, either way you want to ensure you can book your seat at the bnest price.
Airport Transfers to Niseko
To book Niseko airport transfers online, simply compare a few of the options for taxis, small minibuses or large coaches (where available) and then book youir ski transfer early. Check your ski chalet doesn't offer this service - it may be a lot cheaper and more convenient.
You can find a Niseko ski school online before you fly thanks to GoSki.co.uk. Book your week's ski or snowboard lessons now to get the best deals and whether you want private, group, beginner or advanced ski lessons or snowboard lessons, you'll be organised.
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Why not take the time to browse the Niseko ski schools below in order to book before you arrive in resort. You can improve your ski and snowboard technique with a little help from any of the professionals from a number of Niseko ski schools. You can boost your confidence as well as learn some new tricks this winter, so check out the Niseko ski school listings below. | <urn:uuid:febc68f6-d915-45dc-afcf-4b42fd38ded4> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://goski.co.uk/resorts/japan/hokkaido/niseko/index.htm | 2024-02-26T14:47:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00874.warc.gz | en | 0.938347 | 1,160 |
Founded in 1813, Colby College in Waterville, Maine, is one of the nation's oldest and best independent liberal arts colleges, enrolling approximately 1,825 students. Colby is a national leader in research and project-based undergraduate learning, and the depth of student-faculty interaction and collaboration is unparalleled. Colby embraces and honors a 200-year tradition of fostering intellectual and personal growth, with graduates emerging as conscientious, committed, and inspired leaders ready to make a profound impact on their world. Colby is a national leader in environmental sustainability and education with award-winning campus greening initiatives and a nationally renowned academic program. Colby invites applications for the position of:
MIRKEN FAMILY POSTBACCALAUREATE FELLOWSHIP IN MUSEUM PRACTICE
COLBY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART
The Mirken Family Postbaccalaureate Fellowship in Museum Practice at the Colby College Museum of Art will support a one-year appointment to the Museum, with the possibility of a renewable second year. The Fellow reports to the Associate Director and interfaces with all departments including education, collections, exhibitions, and administration areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coordinate logistics associated with the Art Department annual field trip related to professional opportunities in the museum field (conservation, public relations, curatorial, education, administration, collections)
· Provide general assistance to the collection management area, assisting with all aspects of registration for museum objects, condition reporting, incoming and outgoing receipts
· Manage the museum’s rights and reproduction program
· Coordinate and implement centralized photography archive for museum images
· Serve as a liaison between the collections and curatorial staff, oversee the deaccession initiatives as established by the museum team
· Field museum collection inquiries as required
· Work with collections intern on special projects as assigned
· Contribute to social media program
· Perform other duties as assigned
· A Bachelor’s degree in Art/Art History is preferred
· Highly organized, flexible and comfortable with diverse audiences
· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong ability to effectively collaborate with a small professional staff, students, and faculty
This position reports to the Associate Director of the Museum and has ongoing interactions with all members of the museum staff.
Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, and twisting are required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. General office and campus environment with duties that require the employee interact with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and museum guests.
Interested candidates should submit:
· A letter of interest stating relevant work experience
· Curriculum vitae
· Three letters of reference
Send all materials to: HR@Colby.edu and addressed to:
Mirken Family Postbaccalaureate Fellowship in Museum Practice - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
5500 Mayflower Hill
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A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs.
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The human hand is controlled by 35 different muscles, 29 various major joints and bones, one hundred and twenty three named ligaments, forty eight named nerves and thirty named arteries. Seventeen of these 35 muscles reside within the palm of the hand itself while eighteen more engineer their influence from a distant perch in the forearm. Nine of these thirty five are dedicated to the thumb alone.
(Curiously not one single muscle inhabits your fingers. Not one. They are manipulated by some of the muscles in the palm as well as by long tendons attached to the muscles in the forearm running your fingers from afar like the strings of a marionette.)
Why should we care? Because each and every time you rest your rifle or pistol in your non-shooting hand you are betting its stability on a bed of arguably the most unstable mix of bone, muscle and tendons of the entire human body. Thirty five muscles, twenty nine bones, one hundred twenty three ligaments and forty eight nerves--any one of which may or may not be affected by the slightest movement of any one of the others and all of which are constantly twitching, shifting and contracting to maintain some sort of status quo demanded by what ever task you have put them to at any given moment. None of which have a single clue of how to do nothing as you have trained them your entire life to do something almost every waking moment of your day.
You think your pulse is problematic? Think again. Your pulse is as steady and sure as time. A metronome of predictability. But just flex one finger, squeeze the slightest bit on the rifles forearm, apply just the smallest amount of pressure with the heel of your thumb and you have unleashed a multitude of movements as an army of interrelated nerves, muscles, tendons and bones spring into action to accommodate your commands, tossing your rifles fore stock about like a ship in a storm at sea.
Having trouble believing? Lay one hand in your lap, palm up, and place your other hands four fingers lightly on top of it, palm down. Move any one of your fingers or your thumb in the bottom hand.. Any thing more than the tiniest bit of movement awakens a ripple of response across the entire palm, even pulling other fingers into play. In for a penny, in for a pound as the adage goes.
Its even worse. "Idle hands are the devils workshop" is true in more ways than one. Natures design is to make pulling muscles stronger than pushing muscles. As you concentrate on your shot your hands muscles, left on their own, are slowly closing tighter and tighter on you rifles forearm so, while you blithely carry on with the shot thinking your hand is merely resting idly, instead it is constricting itself into a desperate death grip. (Lest you think this is "poetic license" consider; the biomechanics of the hand require that the force generated by the muscles which bend the fingertips must be at least four times the pressure which is produced at the fingertips. Strong enough, then, for some people to climb vertical surfaces supporting their entire weight at times by a few fingertips.)
Need more? Have someone watch you for five minutes while you "do nothing". Your hands will be busy with a life of their own, unknown to you, constantly consoling themselves with movement and touch.
Yet this is the preferred medium of your sprung rifle.
A steady aim is suddenly a crap shoot.
The trigger hand, of course, has just as many muscles, bones and tendons as the non-trigger hand and is just as prone to mischievous, spontaneous over activity as well.
Though it is not true ambidexterity we are all ambidextrous to some extent; that is to say we can perform some tasks quite well with the non-dominant hand separately from the dominant hand. Even at the same time. Typing, for example, or playing the piano or juggling...or shooting. The hands work separately, but in conjunction. But that doesn't mean necessarily that the two communicate, it doesn't even mean that they do it well or in complete agreement. But they can learn. Or, more precisely, in our case, "unlearn". In the meantime, though, quite often, the left hand doesn't know what the right hand's doing.
Consider. You have managed to lull your non shooting hand into a state of complete rest; it's not shifting, it's not twitching, it's not clutching, it is merely supporting the rifle's stock as you desire and you are ready to release the shot. You have managed through hours of diligent practice to undo the muscle memory that you have taught your hand over years, perhaps decades, of training. But only half of the team is in play, or I should say, at rest. You slowly and carefully pull your finger trigger back and instigate the shot, only to watch the pellet hit a full half inch from your point of aim. We like to call these "flyers" but in truth it is just as likely a product of your hand's mechanics.
It is quite natural to lay your trigger hand aside the stock as you shoot, but, as we discovered earlier, it is just as natural for more than one joint or set of muscles to be engaged when any other joint is moved, and, given the muscle's propensity to constrict rather than relax it is highly likely that the shot was derailed by one of the other members of the crew just doing its job.
Try this. Line up your shot, do your breathing, relax and begin your pull on the trigger, BUT just before the trigger breaks ease your finger back off. Watch the crosshairs closely while doing this and you may be surprised to see them shift. Try it several times without firing and watch the movement in the scope created as other muscles offer their assistance unbeknownst to you. Your fingers will automatically try to grip. The heel of your thumb will unwittingly want to push against the stock. You may be shocked to watch the crosshairs rock to and fro, and the shot goes awry. It doesn't take much at the gun to affect the POI at the target.
Now purposefully, consciously relax your non trigger hand while still watching the reticule and you may again observe the crosshairs settle in one direction or another. Where once your non trigger hand was relaxed, left on its own while you were addressing your trigger hand it reverted back to its old tricks and went back to clutching, shifting and twitching.
Listen, you lay a timber in a human hand, palm up, and it will do every thing it can to balance and control that weight. It is a ballet played out on a four by four dance floor with five major dancers and 35 understudies.
You put a something to grip in the other human hand and it's like an octopus on a rock
Between the two that's seventy muscles, fifty eight bones and joints, two hundred and forty six ligaments, ninety six nerves and sixty arteries all more than willing to work independently of each other and without your permission or even of youre being aware.
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(Frankie) Estelle McMicken passed away on Saturday evening, April 6, 2019, in Baytown, Texas, at the age of 90. She was born on September 27, 1928, in Tyler, Texas, to Archie Carlton Brown and Millie Lorene Brown. Following the death of her mother, Estelle was raised by her aunt Frankie Elizabeth McKay and uncle Shelby McKay on a farm in Noonday, Texas.
In 1950, Estelle moved to Pelly and began working at Leggett’s Drug Store and attending Central Baptist Church, where she met and married her husband of 52 years, Clenton John McMicken. Estelle served in the Central Baptist nursery for over fifty years, and she and Clenton often visited shut-ins and those in the hospital. They almost always brought food with them, and Estelle became well known for her German Chocolate Pie.
Estelle loved to go flounder fishing at Port Bolivar and was a champion bowler. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, spending time with her 5 grandchildren, and cooking and baking for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her aunt Frankie and uncle Shelby; her sister, Gladys Stremmel; her brother, Eugene Brown; and her husband, Clenton John McMicken.
Estelle is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Vickie McMicken (Beach City, TX); her daughter, Marlene McMicken Alderman (Dallas, TX); her grandchildren, Lauren Sands and her husband Jim Sands (Houston, TX), Amanda McMicken (Berlin, Germany), Leila Alderman and her husband Daniel Aguilar (Durham, NC), Elisa Alderman (Denton, TX), and John Alderman (Dallas, TX); her sisters-in-law, Joan McMicken (Katy, TX) and Marcille McMicken (Amarillo, TX); and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to send special thanks to the staff at Swan Manor, Faith Community Hospice, and Ashley Polumbo Colon of Visiting Angels for all of their care and support. Their excellent care of Estelle and their friendship over the years is deeply appreciated.
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QPharma, Inc. Appoints Senior Manager, Healthcare Compliance
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MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QPharma, a leading regulatory consulting and brand solutions firm for life sciences, has announced the appointment of Maria A. Galdos to the position of Senior Manager, Healthcare Compliance. Galdos specializes in helping pharmaceutical, medical device, and other life sciences organizations establish and maintain full compliance with rules and guidance enacted by state and federal regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Here is an excellent article written by Anthony Gorman , a great instructor at Wilding Golf Thailand. I have used this tip with great success especially from catchment areas off the side of elevated greens. You can find many holes like this for example at courses such as recently upgraded Muang Kaew Golf Club in Bangkok.
This is a shot that Tiger Woods used for the first time in the week of the 1996 US Open at Oakland Hills. On the 18th hole in the third round he tried this shot for the first time and chipped in. He has used this shot many times since to great effect including holing out 3 times at the Quad Cities in the same year.
Play this shot when your ball is in short rough around the green or in the fringe. Do not try this shot if your ball is buried in the deep rough, only if the lie is good and you can make clean contact. This shot is particularly effective because the broad sole and large face of the 3 wood makes it easy to make good contact while it does not get caught in the grass. Also suitable are the 5 wood and even today’s new generation of Hybrid clubs.
Four key points for playing the 3 wood chip:
1. Grip down the shaft almost to the graphite/metal. This will let you stand close to the ball and make the club feel lighter also.
2. Keep left hand relaxed and weak through the swing.
3. Take the club away low so it brushes the grass and then use your wrists to as you come back to impact.
4. Accelerate through impact and keep the back of your left hand moving towards the hole.
Next time you are practicing your short game try this shot, you may be surprised at the control and success you have with it.
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While reading and studying are cornerstones of a robust educational experience, doing can be a game-changer. And doing is exactly what apprenticeship programs accomplish best.
On-the-job training makes information gained in the classroom come alive in a very real — and practical — way. Putting theory and knowledge into practice leads to better job performance and, ultimately, better career options in your chosen field.
Going Beyond the Internship with On-the-Job Training
Apprenticeships play a significant role in several career-focused programs at Arapahoe Community College (ACC). These learning experiences differ from internships in that in addition to learning a highly marketable skill, students also earn a wage throughout their apprenticeship. This is thanks to a partnership with local companies that commit to providing on-the-job training and practical work to support in-class instruction at ACC.
“We take your basic internship and structure it alongside an academic pathway,” says Eric Dunker, PhD, Associate Vice President and Dean of Business Technology and Workforce Partnerships at ACC. “We ask, ‘What should a mid-level person be able to do in this field? What should a successful employee know and be able to do in the role they are striving for?
By building apprenticeship programs around the answers to these questions, ACC provides on-the-job training and instructional opportunities that help students develop broadly transferrable skills and a comprehensive knowledge base across multiple disciplines, from science to math to economics.
Dunker explains that the success of ACC’s apprenticeship programs is largely based on its valuable partnerships with area employers. “The role of a community college is to align itself with local industry clusters,” he says. With a better understanding of the skills these companies need, ACC can work with employers to create the most relevant on-the-job programs and update its curriculum to ensure students learn the skills and best practices.
Training for a Global Economy
These days, it’s not enough to just learn a technical skill. Soft skills like teamwork and communication are just as valuable in an environment where every industry is competing within a global economy.
“In order to survive in this global economy, people need an education that’s relatable anywhere,” he says. “You need to be able to think critically, problem-solve, and collaborate.” And, according to Dunker, these skills are often hard to come by.
“CEOs are having a hard time finding employees with 21st century soft skills,” he says. This is why ACC places such a strong emphasis on incorporating these skills into its curriculum and each apprenticeship program supported by the school.
Creating a “Stackable Path” for Reaching Your Goals
A significant advantage of apprenticeships is that they provide a “stackable path” on the way to a 4-year degree and beyond. “You might want to be a nurse or a doctor one day, but have you ever worked in a medical facility?” Dunker asks. “Getting that experience is a good idea — and you can do that through ACC’s Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program.” The same is true of the other apprenticeship programs offered through ACC.
“Only 33% of all bachelor’s degree graduates have work experience in their field when they finish school,” says Dunker. In contrast, student-apprentices get practical, on-the-job training and a wage on their way to earning an associate degree or industry certification. Additionally, he explains, “They don’t come out of college with a ton of debt.” He cites apprenticeships as an excellent option for students who want to stay closer to home, reduce student debt, and get on-the-job training.
For some students, an apprenticeship can help them become certified in a specific industry for a particular role. For others, the apprenticeship is a stepping stone on that “stackable path” that leads to a bachelor’s, graduate, and/or a professional degree. Regardless of your educational or professional goals, an apprenticeship can be the right “next step” to move you to the place you want to be.
Getting Started With an Apprenticeship at ACC
You shouldn’t let a lack of experience in your chosen industry stop you from pursuing an apprenticeship. After all, gaining experience is the whole idea behind on the job training.
To be considered for an apprenticeship, you must first apply to a program you’re interested in pursuing. ACC’s apprenticeship options include:
- Community Association Manager Apprenticeship Program
- Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program
- Property Management Apprenticeship Program
- Water Operator Apprentice Program
Once students are selected for an apprenticeship program, they’ll spend around 15 hours each week in on-campus and/or online instruction in addition to working 25-40 hours a week. The online option, says Dunker, “provides much more flexible options for students. It allows them to work and to get their education, without having to choose between the two.”
In addition to the required classroom time, students gain significant paid, on-the-job training at their employer’s place of business.
A Closer Look at ACC’s Apprenticeship Programs
You may be familiar with the concept of apprenticeships within the skilled trades. ACC’s apprenticeship programs move beyond some of the more traditional opportunities and into career fields not typically associated with an apprentice experience. Like all apprenticeships, however, the emphasis in each one is on developing job-ready skills:
Community Association Management Apprenticeship
From managing condominiums to leading the homeowner’s association of a high-end planned community, professionals working in community association management are in the people business. They’re constantly working with homeowners, vendors, staff, and others to manage and enhance the communities in which people live.
Participants in this 2-year program spend between 32 to 40 hours each week going through on-the-job training and contributing productive work with their employer. Additionally, they attend business classes at ACC, where they’ll earn 24 credits that can be applied toward a 50-hour associate degree.
This program can lead to certifications such as Certified Manager of Community Associates (CMCA) and Association Management Specialist (AMS), as well as an ACC Business Administration Certificate and a Department of Labor apprenticeship certificate. “These students will be way ahead of those who come into the field with a bachelor’s degree, but don’t have experience or certifications,” says Dunker.
Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program
When you go to the doctor, the first person you typically interact with is the one who takes your vitals and asks you health- and lifestyle-related questions. They might even conduct an EKG or collect a blood sample. In most cases, this person is a medical assistant. They gather important information about your health status so that it will be ready for the doctor to review when he or she sees you.
In partnership with Centura Health, the Medical Assisting Apprenticeship is currently the largest apprenticeship program at ACC and the largest one in health care in Colorado. For some students, their goal is to complete the program and become a medical assistant. For others, completing the program and becoming a medical assistant is only the first step in a career path that could lead them to become a nurse, doctor, or researcher. When it comes to selecting students for the program, “We co-recruit with Centura Health,” says Dunker. “We’re looking for students who are hungry to learn.”
During their apprenticeship, students complete 20 hours of online coursework each week, spend Fridays on campus for interactive lab classes and get on-the-job training for 32 to 40 hours a week at a Centura Health clinic location. Students are often hired at the clinic where they complete their training. “Of those who have completed the apprenticeship with Centura, 94% are still with Centura,” says Dunker.
The focus of this program is preparing students to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, which is administered by the National Healthcareer Association. The pass rate for ACC students in recent years has been 90+%. In addition to the CCMA certification, students who successfully complete the Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program have the option of earning the ACC Medical Assistant Certificate and a federal Department of Labor apprenticeship certificate.
Property Management Apprenticeship Program
Property managers work with owners to preserve the value of their commercial, residential, or industrial real estate, while also helping to generate income through leasing, rentals, and other business arrangements. All kinds of properties need managers, including apartments, detached houses, condominium units, warehouses, individual homes, and shopping centers.
ACC partnered with the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) to create a 2-year Property Management Apprenticeship where students spend 32 to 40 hours each week completing on-the-job training. Additionally, they attend online and hybrid classes at ACC that focus on various elements of business administration. Students can also choose to apply the 24 credit hours earned by completing this coursework to the 50-credit hour associate degree program.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, students can earn the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) credential, the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) credential, and an ACC Business Administration Certificate. Employers who work with the apprentices in this program often hire ACC graduates as entry-level leasing professionals.
Water Operator Apprentice Program
Water operators typically work for water and wastewater treatment plants. These facilities treat water from various sources such as reservoirs, streams, and groundwater so that it is both safe for human consumption or to be released into the environment.
“This is one of the most recession-proof areas out there because we always need water,” says Dunker. “A water operator is a very technical job in a very sophisticated industry.”
ACC partners with Castle Rock Water — which provides services for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater — to offer the 2-year Water Operator Apprentice program. “We worked together to determine what their needs were and found a creative way of finding talent,” says Dunker. “It’s working out really well.”
Students in this program participate in up to 30 hours of on-the-job training each week at Castle Rock Water, while also completing coursework in areas such as math, biology, and chemistry through ACC. The credits earned from the successful completion of these courses can be applied toward an Associate of Science degree at ACC.
Upon graduation from the program, Dunker says apprentices will be qualified for “pretty much any entry- to mid-level job in the industry and can continue their education from there if they want.” Options could include pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, professional degree, or a PhD.
In addition to the college credit students earn during the Water Operator Apprentice Program, they also earn a water operator certification.
On-the-Job Training for Students. A Talent Pipeline for Employers.
When it comes to getting practical, paid experience while simultaneously earning credits toward a degree, apprenticeships are ideal for many students. “They’re saving money and earning an income while going to school in the field they’re studying,” says Dunker.
Apprenticeships also provide students a unique and valuable opportunity for professional networking. “When you’re working with your employer, you’re building a network and support structure that others don’t have,” says Dunker. There’s also a sense of loyalty that grows when a student knows that a company has invested in them — paying them for on-the-job training and for their education.
But what’s the benefit of apprenticeships for employers? There are several, says Dunker. “They provide employers access to qualified, home-grown employees; they help companies create a workforce that looks like the community you’re in.”
Additionally, the return on investment for employers is high — particularly since apprenticeships have a very strong retention rate. The apprentices trained by employers for specific positions are likely to remain with the company rather than taking those skills and knowledge to potential competitors. Apprenticeships also allow companies to train new talent for new positions that require new skills, and that helps them keep their talent pipelines full of highly qualified local applicants.
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Humans have the basic ability to build tools that aid in making work easier. It is quite simple to picture life when you have the right tools. The invention of a basic stitching needle, for example, has brought civilization this far. Similarly, the introduction of pulleys and wheels changed the speed of life in the beginning. Later, when power-generating instruments were invented, the speed of wheels was tried to match the pace of the mind. That was made possible by the invention of the miniature wheel known as ‘Gear.’ Human aspirations are now fueled by science and technological inventions and innovations. This idea of developing tools to fulfill the current need and move beyond it is an art, and that art is known as ‘Engineering.’
According to the Scripture, Nal and Neer were the first engineers to build a sea bridge-Ram Setu, connecting India and Sri Lanka eons ago (Treta Yuga). James Watt (18th century) had the S.I. unit of power named after him due to his prominence as an important scientist of his time. Engineers are always changing the world. Engineering graduates are having an impact on the world unlike any other, through their invention, creativity, and abundance of knowledge. Engineers have made a significant contribution to science and technology around the world. Engineering plays a key role in supporting the growth and development of a country’s economy as well as in improving the quality of life for citizens.
Studying the fundamental ideas of Mechanical Engineering supplies the ability in designing machines for various uses. Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that teaches you how to transfer energy into various forms using various methods. Machines were initially created to meet demand with a less human workforce. Later, with the invention of automation, the working style of machines began to change, having a significant impact on the manufacturing industries. However, today’s programmed machines can make decisions without the need for human participation. These significant advancements in science and technology have resulted in better ways of thinking and acting.
Machine design engineers are in high demand for the creation of new products in the mechanical, electrical, and computer-based industries. In any engineering subject, design engineers are the most knowledgeable. A person with a design engineering background and 10 to 12 years of experience in the mechanical engineering business can become an entrepreneur and start a new product development industry.
Mechanical engineering, according to experts, will give anyone hoping to take part in the Fourth Industrial Revolution a significant advantage. It is a term for the present manufacturing technology trend of automation and data interchange. Cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and cognitive computing are all examples of this. Industry 4.0 results in the creation of a “Smart Factory.”
Industry 4.0 will rely heavily on Mechanical Engineers for its evolution, in its quest to connect physical and digital, its adaptation into best practices, and its pursuit of efficiency and sustainability. Developing smart materials, producing smart sensors and miniature sensors (MEMS), full automation of processes, use of robotics, building fail-safe and safe fail intelligence among machines, and so on are some of the areas in which mechanical engineers have to work to contribute to IR-4.0.
Not only during the Industrial revolutions, but Mechanical engineering has also made significant contributions to the globe since human existence. Mechanical engineers are essential to the world’s development. Mechanical engineers believe in creating things that help human society progress more efficiently. If one wishes to record the contributions of mechanical engineers to the world, he should begin by adding a ‘Pen’ to his list at the top and writing on anything visible around and across the globe today. It is a skeleton of science and technology. It is the evergreen branch of engineering, which could never lose its demand in any way. | <urn:uuid:40e0748f-acc2-40ce-86ac-d690b1d4a45a> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://nhpuc.in/me-in-4ir/ | 2023-02-09T03:46:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764501066.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230209014102-20230209044102-00197.warc.gz | en | 0.966003 | 780 |
WNYC's Brian Lehrer co-moderates the first of the official 2013 public advocate debates, featuring Democratic candidates for November's election.
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Describes how recent archaeological research has transformed long-held myths about the Americas, revealing far older and more advanced cultures with a greater population than were previously thought to have existed.
Based on the startling revelations that the author presented in his adult-level 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, this book for young readers is a fascinating full-color journey into the world of the many advanced cultures that populated the Americas before the arrival of European explorers.
In this groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology, Charles C. Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492. Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city. Mexican cultures created corn in a specialized breeding process that it has been called man’s first feat of genetic engineering. Indeed, Indians were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. Challenging and surprising, this a transformative new look at a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew.
Indian, European, and African women of seventeenth and eighteenth-century America were defenders of their native land, pioneers on the frontier, willing immigrants, and courageous slaves. They were also - as traditional scholarship tends to omit - as important as men in shaping American culture and history. This remarkable work is a gripping portrait that gives early-American women their proper place in history.
Reveals how the voyages of Columbus reintroduced plants and animals that had been separated millions of years earlier, documenting how the ensuing exchange of flora and fauna between Eurasia and the Americas fostered a European rise, decimated imperial China and rendered Manila and Mexico City the center of the world for two centuries. Reprint.
In this epic synthesis, Richter reveals a new America. Surveying many centuries prior to the American Revolution, we discover the tumultuous encounters between the peoples of North America, Africa, and Europe and see how the present is the accumulation of the ancient layers of the past.
In the past forty years an entirely new paradigm has developed regarding the contact population of the New World. Proponents of this new theory argue that the American Indian population in 1492 was ten, even twenty, times greater than previous estimates. In Numbers From Nowhere David Henige argues that the data on which these high counts are based are meager and often demonstrably wrong. Drawing on a wide variety of primary and secondary sources, Henige illustrates the use and abuse of numerical data throughout history. He shows that extrapolation of numbers is entirely subjective, however masked it may be by arithmetic, and he questions what constitutes valid evidence in historical and scientific scholarship.
Book The Wizard and the Prophet Description/Summary:
From the best-selling, award-winning author of 1491 and 1493--an incisive portrait of the two little-known twentieth-century scientists, Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, whose diametrically opposed views shaped our ideas about the environment, laying the groundwork for how people in the twenty-first century will choose to live in tomorrow's world. In forty years, Earth's population will reach ten billion. Can our world support that? What kind of world will it be? Those answering these questions generally fall into two deeply divided groups--Wizards and Prophets, as Charles Mann calls them in this balanced, authoritative, nonpolemical new book. The Prophets, he explains, follow William Vogt, a founding environmentalist who believed that in using more than our planet has to give, our prosperity will lead us to ruin. Cut back! was his mantra. Otherwise everyone will lose! The Wizards are the heirs of Norman Borlaug, whose research, in effect, wrangled the world in service to our species to produce modern high-yield crops that then saved millions from starvation. Innovate! was Borlaug's cry. Only in that way can everyone win! Mann delves into these diverging viewpoints to assess the four great challenges humanity faces--food, water, energy, climate change--grounding each in historical context and weighing the options for the future. With our civilization on the line, the author's insightful analysis is an essential addition to the urgent conversation about how our children will fare on an increasingly crowded Earth.
Up until very recently it was believed that in 1491, the year before Columbus landed, the Americas, one-third of the earth's surface, were a near-pristine wilderness inhabited by small, roaming bands of indigenous peoples. Then, the story went, they encountered European society, their world was turned upside down and they entered history. But recently unexpected discoveries have dramatically changed our understanding of Indian Life. Many scholars now argue that the Indians were much more numerous than previously believed, that they were in the Americas for far longer, and that they had far more ecological impact on the land. This knowledge has enormous implications for today's environmental disputes, yet little has filtered into textbooks, and even less into public awareness. Charles Mann brings together all of the latest research, and the results of his own travels throughout North and South America, to provide a new, fascinating and iconoclastic account of the Americas before Columbus.
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The “fascinating” #1 New York Times bestseller that awakened the world to the destruction of American Indians in the nineteenth-century West (The Wall Street Journal). First published in 1970, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee generated shockwaves with its frank and heartbreaking depiction of the systematic annihilation of American Indian tribes across the western frontier. In this nonfiction account, Dee Brown focuses on the betrayals, battles, and massacres suffered by American Indians between 1860 and 1890. He tells of the many tribes and their renowned chiefs—from Geronimo to Red Cloud, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse—who struggled to combat the destruction of their people and culture. Forcefully written and meticulously researched, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee inspired a generation to take a second look at how the West was won. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dee Brown including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and the outcome of the American Revolution? How did the fabled silver mountain of sixteenth-century Bolivia fund economic development in the flood-prone plains of rural China and the wars of the Spanish Empire? Here is the story of how sometimes the greatest leaps also posed the greatest threats to human advancement. Mann's language is as plainspoken and clear as it is provocative, his research and erudition vast, his conclusions ones that will stimulate the critical thinking of young people. 1493 for Young People provides tools for wrestling with the most pressing issues of today, and will empower young people as they struggle with a changing world.
This primer on authentic education explores how mind and heart can work together in the learning process. Moving beyond the bankruptcy of our current model of education, Parker Palmer finds the soul of education through a lifelong cultivation of the wisdom each of us possesses and can share to benefit others.
Rethinking Columbus: the next 500 years, edited by Bill Bigelow and Bob Peterson is a resource guide for teachers and community activists which includes 90 essays, poems, short stories, interviews, historical vignettes, and lesson plans that re-evaluate the legacy of Columbus.
A fascinating, entertaining dive into the long-standing relationship between humans and insects, revealing the surprising ways we depend on these tiny, six-legged creatures. Insects might make us shudder in disgust, but they are also responsible for many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives. When we bite into a shiny apple, listen to the resonant notes of a violin, get dressed, receive a dental implant, or get a manicure, we are the beneficiaries of a vast army of insects. Try as we might to replicate their raw material (silk, shellac, and cochineal, for instance), our artificial substitutes have proven subpar at best, and at worst toxic, ensuring our interdependence with the insect world for the foreseeable future. Drawing on research in laboratory science, agriculture, fashion, and international cuisine, Edward D. Melillo weaves a vibrant world history that illustrates the inextricable and fascinating bonds between humans and insects. Across time, we have not only coexisted with these creatures but have relied on them for, among other things, the key discoveries of modern medical science and the future of the world's food supply. Without insects, entire sectors of global industry would grind to a halt and essential features of modern life would disappear. Here is a beguiling appreciation of the ways in which these creatures have altered--and continue to shape--the very framework of our existence.
Book The Lost Treasure of King Juba Description/Summary:
The story of a mysterious southern Illinois treasure cave and its proof of the presence of Africans in North America long before Columbus. • Includes over 100 photographs of the artifacts discovered. • Re-creates the historic voyage of King Juba and his Mauretanian sailors across the Atlantic to rebuild their society in the New World. • Explains the mystery of the Washitaws, a tribal group of African origin, first encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In 1982 Russell E. Burrows, a treasure hunter in southern Illinois, stumbled on a cache of ancient weapons, jewels, and gold sarcophagi in a remote cave. There also were stone tablets inscribed with illustrations of Roman-like soldiers, Jews, early Christians, and West African sailors. These relics fueled a bitter controversy in the archaeological community regarding their authenticity, leading Burrows to destroy the entrance to the cave. Researching more than 7,000 artifacts removed from the cave before it was sealed, Frank Joseph explains how these objects came to be buried in the middle of the United States. It started with Cleopatra, whose daughter was made queen of the semi-independent realm of Mauretania, present-day Morocco, which she ruled with her husband, King Juba II. Following the execution of their son, Ptolemy, by Emperor Caligula, the Mauretanians rebelled against their Roman overlords and made their way into what is now Ghana. There they constructed a fleet of ships for a transatlantic voyage to a land where they hoped to rebuild their kingdom safe from Roman rule. They took with them a great prize unsuccessfully sought by two Roman emperors: Cleopatra's golden treasure and King Juba's encyclopedic library of ancient wisdom. Fully illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs of artifacts retrieved from the southern Illinois site, The Lost Treasure of King Juba is a compelling story that could force us to rethink the early history of our nation and the possibility that Africans arrived on our continent nearly fifteen centuries before Columbus. | <urn:uuid:902879b1-d2ee-46b9-9f6f-5f01dcdf24a8> | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | https://likosherbbq.org/pdf/1491-new-revelations-of-the-americas-before-columbus/ | 2021-04-20T19:19:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039490226.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420183658-20210420213658-00347.warc.gz | en | 0.945732 | 2,476 |
This week’s happenings in the Park Street Business District: View Calendar
The Park Street Business Association welcomes the following new businesses to Alameda’s downtown shopping district:
Baron’s Eats, 1650 Park Street (inside the Marketplace)
* An extension of Baron’s Meats & Poultry serving hamburgers, sausages, and sandwiches.
Dandelion Flower & Gifts, 1419 Park Street (inside Park Street Plaza)
* New flower shop by Karim features locally sourced flowers and other gifts.
Gary Francis Fine Art, 1419 Park Street (inside Park Street Plaza)
* Art gallery with monthly exhibitions featuring Bay Area artists.
Mama Papa Lithuania, 1241 Park Street
* Eastern European and Baltic cuisine — potatoes, meat, and greens are a dominating influence.
New Associate Member:
Alameda Bilingual Preschool, 2152 Buena Vista Ave
* Private preschool offering a bilingual program through play and hands on activities.
Avalon School of Cosmetology, 2318 Central Ave (formerly Alameda Beauty College)
Alameda Nutrition, 2447 Santa Clara Ave #301 (previously at 1414 Everett St)
Nancie Odbert, DC, 2447 Santa Clara Ave #301 (previously at 1414 Everett St)
Suzanne Ochs, 2447 Santa Clara Ave #301 (previously at 1414 Everett St)
Susan Parks, L.E., 2447 Santa Clara Ave #301 (previously at 1414 Everett St)
In the Works:
Alameda Island Brewing Company, 1716 Park Street
Bambu Desserts & Drinks, 1321 Park Street
Capone’s, 1400 Park Street
Gotham Harbor Coffee Company, 1419 Park Street (inside Park Street Plaza)
Lola’s Chicken Shack, 1417 Park Street — opening December 2
Sakura Sushi & Grill, 2408 Santa Clara Ave (remodel and expansion)
Walgreen’s, 1600 Park Street
Wine & Waffles, 1505 Park Street
Do you know of a new business that is not mentioned above? Please let us know by posting a comment. Thank you!
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This is the ideal Parador for those who love both golf and the sea. The hotel is locatedon the water, with direct access to a magnificent beach of soft white sand. You will also enjoy the swimming pool and tennis court. The Parador de Málaga Golf is a two-story building with spacious, comfortable guest rooms that offer lovely sea views. Golf is this hotel's insignia: it boasts an 18-hole course; golf school; 3 putting greens; 2 approach greens; and club, cart and electric car rental.
Some guest rooms have private access to the golf course and you can enjoy breakfast or lunch outdoors on the exclusive terrace, beneath the warm Málaga sun.
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Want this ,
But get not what I want,
Sometimes, It’s tit-for-tat,
Or simply brick-bats,
Crib on this
Fuss on that,
I eat more and get fat,
I never “have” but always “had” !
Good sometimes, But mostly bad.
Jealous of this ,
Envious of that,
He has this, he had that,
Keep consoling I was better,
But still come out a cropper.
Life is like a piece of cake,
Only too many things at stake,
Or too many mouths for the only steak,
God ! please give me a break !
Somebody give me the answers I beg,
Coz all I’m trying to do,
Is unscramble my scrambled egg.!
You Can’t unscramble your scrambled Egg !
Gyanban's thoughts -
I thought about this at the breakfast table one day,when my scrambled egg wasn't done well,I tried to fix it at first,
put some butter,added some pepper,still no good,toasted some bread,still not enough perfection,garnished it with
some coriander,I thought maybe the look and smell would make it different.
It occurred to me..this is exactly what happens in real life.We try to over work the solution...but - hey there isn't one sometimes.If you have screwed it up..you can't unscrew it.what is done cannot be undone.We chase perfection all out lives , yet many don't die happy....similarly, some of our actions and deeds once done, cannot be undone no matter what the measure.
Therefore,peace of mind will be in acceptance,then realization,and then making sure
you have learn't something from it. History will therefore never repeat it self.
Enjoy the bite !
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This news would be startling to Henri Le Lay, president of the Association of Fishermen and Yachtsmen at the port of Brézellec in Brittany, who spoke with reporters about "a psychotic dolphin," nicknamed Jean Floch, that has been going after fishermen in their boats. "He's like a mad dog," Le Lay said. "I don't want to see any widows or orphans. This could end badly."
Sea lions, too, are going after human beings for the first time. Not accidentally bumping into them but pursuing them through open water. In Alaska one jumped into a boat, knocked a fisherman overboard, and took him down. Sea lions are famous for fleeing any sort of conflict. Expert opinion? "Abnormal behavior."
Unlikely as it may sound, in the history of the European occupation of North America there is but a single recorded fatal attack by a wild but healthy (i.e., nonrabid, nonstarving) wolf on a human being. It happened in 2005, in Alaska. The guy went out to take a pee or maybe just to look at the stars. When they found him, he'd already been worked over by scavengers.
In Uganda and Tanzania, chimps "struggling to survive amid the destruction of their forest habitat are snatching and killing human babies." They've taken sixteen in the past seven years and had killed half of those before anyone found them. The eating of babies is "a recent development," said the article.
Click, click, click—they just kept coming. In Belarus the beavers have been attacking people ("first recorded attack [in that country's long history] of a beaver on a human"). This has happened again, in Lindesberg, Sweden, quite recently; a woman was hospitalized. The decidedly non-Swedish response of the townspeople, as reported by a city official? "Four of the beavers in the river have been shot, and the rest will be exterminated. Then the beaver house will be blown up to prevent other families from taking it over." Not comforting is a related report out of Washington, D.C., that states, "Beavers are expanding rapidly into cities."
For every account that seemed a little far-fetched and made me think a few qualifying facts must have been left out, there'd be another that, while admittedly bizarre, had the instant ring of stuff you wouldn't make up, like the jogger in southeastern North Carolina who witnesses saw get surrounded on the boardwalk by a squadron of oversize male hermit crabs, which approached him, kung fu style, with that one bulging claw forward, and appeared to attempt to drive him off a pier. And as always with cases like these, the quote from the zoologist comes around like a mantra: First recorded...not known to have occurred previously...relevant literature was searched but no prior instances retrieved...experts shocked...abnormal...unheard of...
When Livengood came back, I was six inches lower in the chair; I probably looked like a person whose mind had just been destroyed by a satanic video game.
"Still skeptical?" Livengood said. (When we'd first spoken on the telephone, he'd asked me what my "take" was, and I'd replied, "Skeptically curious," which I'd intended to mean essentially nothing—but oh man it stuck with him.)
I mumbled something.
To which Livengood replied, with a sigh and a fake-bored tone, "Oh yeah. Something's happening."
Then he bounced for a minute in his black office chair, tapping his fingertips together.
I said, "It's impossible."
Then he looked at me and said, as if not having heard me, "Hey! You need to go to Africa with me!"
We were en route to a dry region in the northeast of Kenya, about 350 miles northeast of Nairobi, just before you hit the Somali border, a place called Mandera, although Marc insisted on saying repeatedly that we were "going to ground zero."
In the year 2000—which Marc repeatedly referred to as "year zero"—there were two separate incidents within a single month's time, not far from each other, in villages occupying this area. Marc referred to them as "the battle site" and "the kill site." He'd arranged for us to be met by a tall, extraordinarily upright young woman from Dakar named Sila Fall. Her hair was in braids, and she wore all white with a blue bandanna around her neck. She was the UNICEF liaison for this district. She took us down a road to a village; it looked more like a camp. But the people here were healthy. UNICEF was overseeing the digging of a new well. They asked us to sit and watch a sort of play, performed in Kikamba. I could just make out the plot. One man was sick; he was the patient; another man came, the healer. They spoke to each other—that ancient bond. They danced.
We walked behind Sila Fall, who walked very fast. She showed us all the improvements UNICEF had made—though not so much with pride as with restlessness, as if to say, We've at least done this. The clinic. The school. "In 2000 it was not like this," she said. "In 2000, if it didn't get thrown from the back of an army truck, we didn't have it. We were dying."
"The woman lives here," she said without stopping, "but they say she is at her sister's today." Seconds later, in front of another, identical hut, we did stop. I saw now that Marc was manifesting excitement through physical agitation, moving from foot to foot and emitting little herm sounds. From the shaded interior of the hut materialized a middle-aged woman in a long skirt and T-shirt. Sila Fall spoke to her in Kikamba, she spoke to Sila Fall in Kikamba, then Sila Fall said to Marc, "She says that she welcomes you, she...knows who you are, and she will show you the place that you want to know about." This, then, was Kakenya Wamboi, or as Marc called her in e-mails to me, "the veteran."
It's known that in the spring of 2000, when the drought conditions were at their worst in this district, there occurred a two-hour pitched battle between monkeys and human beings over access to three newly arrived water tankers. As the four of us walked beyond the narrow outskirts of the village, about 200 yards down a truly ovenishly hot road, Kakenya Wamboi, who participated in that event, was speaking through Sila Fall, answering Marc's extremely precise, obviously rehearsed questions, telling Marc and me the story of the fight, how the human beings had rushed to draw water from the tankers, yet within seconds an entire troop of monkeys had appeared. They ranged themselves along the edges of the tankers. Others came from across the road. "They bit us and clawed at us. They threw stones at us from the top of the truck. My husband is dead, but until he died he had a mark on his forehead from where one of the stones cracked his skull. You don't know how strong they are! They struck ten people. Badly enough that we all ran off. The men went back with axes. The monkeys were drinking all of the water. My husband said that they could work the valves. The drivers were still in the trucks. They were scared. The men went at the monkeys with axes and had to kill eight of them before the rest ran off. The drivers would not stay in this village overnight as they usually do, so we had to draw all the water off in a rush; we didn't get it all before they started the trucks again. Some of what we got was in bad containers and spoiled, and the monkeys had already taken about a third of it. Of the people that died in that famine, the most of them died that spring, and my husband always said the monkeys killed them, that the monkeys won that battle."
She made the gesture of, I suppose, a monkey swinging an ax in victory.
At some point, Sila Fall interrupted her and said that we needed to go, because to reach the other place Marc wanted to see, we had to drive two hours, and we didn't want to be on that road after dark; it skirted the Somali border—he made a machine-gun sign—so we needed to say good-bye. Did Marc have any more questions?
"What sort of calls were they doing during the attack? What sounds were they making? Or weren't they making sounds?"
Kakenya Wamboi said that they were chattering the entire time. Not screaming. More like talking. Then she said something else. Sila Fall said, "She says that she is glad to meet you and help you and that you see that she is very poor, you see her house, and she knows you are good people, and that she hopes you will help her." To his credit, Marc looked at me.
Knowing Marc Livengood a little now, you may appreciate the profundity of the Livengood silence during this car ride with Sila Fall. The man was seeing, I'm sure, indescribable things. Sila Fall drove and talked, mostly about a period of years she spent in the United States. I was dying to ask her if she knew why Livengood was here or what it was that Livengood believed, but could neither do this in front of Marc nor figure a way to get them apart. Finally, the van swerved and slowed and through the seat we could feel the tires meeting the sudden resistance of sand. We got out and started to walk. I asked Sila Fall, "Have you seen this place?"
She nodded. "I grew up here."
We walked for twenty minutes through a gap in a low sandstone formation. We came to what must have been the remnant of a sinkhole, a cavity in the earth the shape of an upside-down yarn cone. At the bottom was a pool of water. "Healthy water," Sila Fall said. There was one spot along the rim of the hole where you could slide and clamber down. "I wasn't here in 2000," Sila Fall said, "but if it was as dry as they say, there was only a puddle down there. It was probably the only water for miles."
In late February of that year, a herder named Ali Adam Hussein slid down to that puddle, probably not to slake his own thirst but to gather a little water for his cows. He looked up and saw several monkeys looking down at him. Presumably, he went to go for his weapon. The monkeys responded by lifting several stones and hurling them directly at his head. He died hours later of what a nurse back in Mandera, where we'd just come from, described simply as "severe head injuries."
Marc did not ask Sila Fall's permission before he himself skidded down into the deep natural watering hole. Both Sila Fall and I watched him, somewhat stunned. He seemed to have acted on a sudden impulse. At the bottom, however, he immediately displayed purpose. He stood with his hip cocked, his ponytail jutting out through the back of his khaki Centerbrook University cap, grinning up at me through his beard. I said, "Tell me what you're thinking."
"I'm standing where he stood, John." Marc Livengood is a man who likes to say your name at the end of sentences when he talks to you.
"And what does that mean?" I said. (These were not real questions; he just sometimes liked to force me to go through the whole production of baiting him, and I'd adjusted to it.)
"What does it mean?" he said. "It means I'm standing where the First Victim stood." He said the two words in such a way that I feel I have to capitalize the first letters of each. "It means we are all three standing on the site of an incident unknown to the annals of natural science, and it is unstudied. We met the First Veteran and the First Victim today; you tell me what that means." Then he took pictures for forty-five minutes.
Finally able to converse with Sila Fall somewhat normally, I asked her, "Do you know why he's here?"
"He's a scientist," she said.
"Specifically, I mean? You don't? Specifically, he believes that the animals are turning on us, that we're about to experience a war of animals on human beings, and that it's going to begin here. That it may already have begun here."
"Do you believe that?" she asked.
"I don't think so," I said. I didn't know how to tell her that she didn't need to be polite with me. She was there in a professional capacity. I suppose I was, too, in some deformed way. Really, it was stupid of me to be accosting her. But I'd been listening to Marc nonstop since we'd left the airport in Nairobi, and she seemed very adjusted.
"Most people would probably think he's insane," I said.
Sila Fall shrugged her shoulders. "It's possible," she said.
"Possible that he's insane or that there's about to be an animal-human war?"
She shrugged her shoulders again.
The story runs into an obstacle here, because shortly after we arrived back in the States, Marc Livengood was fired from Centerbrook. Neither he nor anybody at the school will talk about it except to confirm that he's suing. From someone in the town who shall remain unidentified, I learned that he's living with his father, a retired engineer, in Dayton, or was as of two months before. The one time I got him to return a phone call and was able to ask him what had happened, he replied, in an almost boastful tone, "John, when the story of this comes out, you, you...Let's just say Marc Livengood is not going to be what's disgraced by this, okay?" He refused to clarify that and hung up within maybe half a minute, sounding disgusted. A guy in the tech department at the school, whom I called in a Hail Mary way, told me he'd heard his boss talking about it on the telephone and that it was all "computer-related."
Needless to say, it's been challenging, with Livengood underground, to push things forward. I couldn't get anybody else in the field to say anything about him, because nobody really knows anything about him; it had always just been an Internet thing. Even his colleagues at the school thought he was involved, as his chair put it to me, in "a kind of curatorial project." He'd once been the subject of a profile in a magazine calledVarmint Masters, published out of Birmingham, Alabama. Once more, I invite you to research this. It's a real magazine. And these people have radically redefined the definition of the word varmint. They hunt camels, moose, things like that. Reading it, I get the sense that now and then some country, like Australia, will have a problem with an out-of-control population of some feral species and that these VMs will travel from the four corners with their bunker-busting rifles and such. But I haven't been able to find a copy of the Livengood issue, even on eBay, and cannot find contact info for the publisher in Birmingham. Is it possible that Livengood felt some sort of kinship with this subpopulation of men who work to become ever more expert hunters of animals not normally thought of as prey? Now there was no one to answer these questions. I found one guy, a marine biologist at a university on the West Coast—he asked me to name neither him nor the school—who remembered Livengood from a conference. He said, "I actually thought some of what he was talking about was pretty interesting, but back then it was just about predatory patterns, dietary disturbances. It sounds like maybe he had some kind of crack-up or something. I mean, I'm hearing about it from you." | <urn:uuid:75e27e6f-de9a-4e7b-a1b5-1605a9810eed> | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | http://www.gq.com/news-politics/big-issues/200802/john-jeremiah-sullivan-violence-lambs-future-human-race?currentPage=3 | 2015-03-01T17:07:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462472.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00322-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.990006 | 3,427 |
On Valentines Day this year, Steve Harvey sent his ex-wife, Mary, a box of chocolates. However this box of chocolates contained a surprise in the form of a gag order.
Mary tells TMZ that she received “a box of chocolates, a Valentine’s Day card, and a notice saying you are going to be required to come back to court on March 10.”
Mary has released a series of YouTube videos launching accusations that Steve left her homeless and broke after their divorce. However, a judge recently ruled that the videos violated a previous gag order and were untrue. | <urn:uuid:2049df10-f65e-4cae-895b-1eb15c3fee7d> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | https://theboxhouston.com/7747021/steve-harvey-delivered-gag-order-to-ex-wife-in-a-box-of-chocolates/ | 2019-02-16T15:34:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247480622.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216145907-20190216171907-00403.warc.gz | en | 0.981888 | 127 |
I bought my car new in 1995. It is now 16.5 years old
I enjoy taking car of it.
I no longer take it to the dealer cause it is too expensive.
My local mechanic has an OBD 1 computer reader but we need help locating the OBD 1 plug in the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited.
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Frustrated in its attempts to defuse the legal struggle with Norway over opening its FairPlay digital rights management system, Apple purchased the entire country today from King Harald V for cash and stock.
Apple took immediate possession of the Scandinavian country and reversed its position on the legality of iTunes. CEO Steve Jobs then issued a statement to its citizens.
“To the Norwegian people I would say this. I know you are a proud people… headstrong… steadfast… and that you have a strong sense of your own nationality. Naturally, you will be somewhat skeptical of my rule.
“That’s why you’re all fired.
“That’s right, Jobs continued, speaking through an interpreter, “Pack your things and get out of my country by noon tomorrow. There’s really only room for one proud and headstrong person in this relationship. And lord knows I’ve tried to change…
“Well, not really, but…”
Jobs indicated that in order to keep Norway a vibrant tourist destination, the country would be populated by animatronic characters made by the Disney Corporation.
“We’ve already got a bunch of those Scandinavian kids in ‘It’s A Small World’,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger. “And I think the adults just look like blonde pirates, right?
“Well, whatever. We’re using pirates. We’ve got a crapload of pirates lying around.”
Apple is reportedly also looking into purchasing the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and France, if anyone knows how it can get a good deal on them.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent a shot across the bow of the recording industry today, issuing an in-depth statement that said that if the recording industry would allow it, Apple would wholeheartedly embrace selling music without digital rights management (DRM).
Imagine a world where every online store sells DRM-free music encoded in open licensable formats. In such a world, any player can play music purchased from any store, and any store can sell music which is playable on all players. This is clearly the best alternative for consumers, and Apple would embrace it in a heartbeat.
The recording industry’s Jack Valenti quickly followed suit, issuing his own statement to consumers of digital entertainment.
Hey, here’s an idea. Why don’t you imagine a world where you shut your cake-hole and buy this crap the way we tell you to, huh? Can you imagine that? Huh? Can you? You frickin’ better imagine it or I’m gonna hit you in the head with a frickin’ Zune.
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer also chimed in, releasing the following statement early this afternoon.
I was totally going to say that. Exactly what Jobs said. Totally. I mean, I was just talking about this. Ask what’s his name… uh… you know… that guy… Nerdie McSweatervest. Slouchy McJuicebox. Uhh… Gates! Anyway, I was tellin’ him the exact same shit the other day. I’m like, hey! Donnie Dorko! DRM! It’s gotta go, baby! But he’s all like, blah, blah, blah, barriers to entry this, blah, blah, blah, leverage technologies that, blah, blah, blah.
Ballmer’s statement was then followed by a statement from open digital rights activist Cory Doctorow:
Phew. Man. That whole thing where I went off on Apple for embracing closed formats… kind of makes me look like an ass right now. Kinda wish I hadn’t written that.
And now I’ve got all my shit in fricking Ubuntu. I don’t know what the hell I was thinking there.
Do you know, I actually cut myself on Ubuntu yesterday? I don’t even know how that’s possible.
Also kind of wish I hadn’t had the Apple logo tattoo lasered off my arm. That hurt like a mother.
Shortly after Jobs’ statement was posted, Apple was sued by Apple Corps for the unlicensed use of the word “Imagine”.
Apple’s recent filing with the SEC revealed that company has been sued for something called “mo-no-po-ly.”
Apple fans were at a loss to fathom what this heretofore unheard of transgression could entail.
“Does it have something to do with iPod battery failures?” asked Mac user Chris Shea. “I know a lot of people have gotten really pissy about the iPod batteries.
“Mo-no-po-ly, Shea said rolling the word around in his mouth. “Mo-no-po-ly. Mo. No. Po. Ly.
“Nope. Doesn’t ring a bell.”
Shea declined to be interviewed further as he was late for a deposition in a court case. While he considers himself a Mac user first, Shea is also an antitrust lawyer.
Many Apple web sites launched a counter-offensive against the claim while not fully understanding its basis.
“This is a specious argument that has no merit, wrote Daring Fireball’s John Gruber.
“Its specious nature will soon be revealed for its speciosity.”
Gruber would not admit to having received a Random House Word-A-Day calendar as a holiday gift, despite the fact that the January 2nd entry is “specious.”
Some have suggested that this “mo-no-po-ly” may somehow be related to the monopoly power exercised by Microsoft through its illegal and destructive stranglehold on the operating system market for sixteen years.
But all members of the Apple community agreed that that was just stupid.
Contradicting interpretations of an earlier report by Forrester research, comScore Networks said today that iTunes Store sales surged 84 percent in the first three quarters of 2006.
comScore’s report was backed up by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster who said iTunes sales showed “strong year over year growth.”
comScore and Munster did not explain the reason for the surge, however.
Crazy Apple Rumors Site sources indicate that in the first three quarters of 2006, Apple employees have spent an astounding $250 million on iTunes songs in an attempt to prop up the store’s numbers.
“I’m not even sure what I bought,” said chief operating officer Tim Cook. “There was a memo from Steve and I just just logged on and started clicking.”
“Hmm. Who’s this 2 Live Crew? Are they new? I hope it’s country and western. I like country and western.
“It’s… not country and western… is it.”
Sources also say CEO Steve Jobs downloaded the entire works of the Baha Men.
“He’s been walking around singing that song…” a source said.
“You know the song I’m talking about.
“Would someone please just shoot me now?”
Wall Street analysts indicate they don’t care where the sales come from as long as the company moves product.
A group of concerned members religious sects – Concerned Members of Religious Sects of America – announced today that it has lodged a formal complaint with Apple over some of the buttons in iTunes, claiming they are lewd and unsuitable for software that might be used by children or those easily susceptible to cases of the vapors.
The group specifically listed Shuffle and Repeat, which it said “clearly depict acts of intercourse.”
“Look at that!” said pastor Rob Robbins of the Church of the Unironic Word in Corpus Christi, Texas, pointing at the Shuffle button. “It’s filthy! Is that a penis? What is that? Two penises intertwined? I’m not sure, but there’s definitely a penis in there somewhere.
“The other one is obviously two people in a 69,” Robbins said of the Repeat button. “Anybody can see that.
“And then there’s that eye icon way over there on the right… watching the whole thing… It’s disgusting.”
Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller denied that the icons on the buttons were anything but emblematic of their functions within iTunes and the iPod.
“I think you’d have to really be looking for a couple of penises to see that in the Shuffle button,” Schiller said, squinting at the screen of his MacBook Pro.
“I’ve been looking for about a half an hour and all I see are two arrows.
“Oop. Nope. Just arrows.”
Schiller said that Apple has no plans to change the buttons in iTunes, but did admit that the icon for iDVD sometimes reminds him of a breast. | <urn:uuid:937b842f-ac91-4e0e-80b9-68a4e4dbd409> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | http://crazyapplerumors.com/category/itunes/page/2/ | 2020-05-27T06:35:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347392141.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527044512-20200527074512-00213.warc.gz | en | 0.949065 | 1,943 |
What do people think of the sea route circling the outer Islands of the Kyklades? Are they neccessary? I think if theres nothing connecting them it looks uniform enough for people to know, but Gilligan had a point about the easternmost island.
What about naming it the Islands of Kyklades? Or Kyklades Islands? That would make it clearer; but I would either change the name (But I think you said you didn't want to) or move the easternmost island a little closer.
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Actually, not presents yet, but I had fun making this super cute gift tags. I made them using red, green, and blue strips (Thanks Home Depot). I used my punches and borrowed some from Christy at work.(Thanks Christy!) Punching and rounding corners- its that easy. I added the punch out to the top before I punched the hole. I really like them. Getting me in the season. | <urn:uuid:7da74a11-02c3-437b-9b65-6193b6a58587> | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | http://lgsm.blogspot.com/2008/11/presents.html | 2015-05-26T01:25:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928754.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00329-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.961352 | 83 |
The World Water Forum in Marseille has firmly placed nature at the heart of its strategies for improving global water resources. This effectively changes the way the world looks at protecting this most valuable liquid asset, says IUCN.
“Nature complements built infrastructure, increasing efficiency and providing an alternative solution to building new infrastructure in many situations,” says IUCN’s Water Programme Director, Mark Smith. “Leaders of the water world are finally seeing sense as they include nature as an integral part of the solution to the global water crisis.”
Nature provides many services that are vital to sustainable water management. Forest soils, aquifers, lakes and wetlands provide water storage. Wetlands filter water, floodplains and wetlands lower flood peaks in downstream cities, while mangroves and coral reefs protect coasts from floods.
“The Forum clearly recognized that water-related biodiversity and ecosystem services are an integral part of water management infrastructure, as they provide substantive economic, social and environmental returns on investment at all levels,” adds Smith.
Natural ‘infrastructure’ is the backbone of the green economy and the benefits of investing in it often exceed the costs. New York spent US$1.5 billion on ecosystem management rather than $6 billion on a water filtration plant. Private companies and NGOs in Quito, Ecuador are building a trust fund for watershed management, now worth US$8 million.
“Participants at the Forum this year have made it clear that they will take action for the valuation of costs and benefits associated with the protection and sustainable use of water-related ecosystems in all projects,” says Smith.
IUCN welcomes the Forum’s ministerial declaration, in which 130 countries urged the upcoming UN Rio Summit on Sustainable Development to speed action on providing the poor with access to clean water and sanitation and fix worsening problems of water scarcity and pollution.
“The message to Rio must be loud and clear that the time is right for investing in nature if we are to have any chance of building a sustainable economic future,” says IUCN Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre.
Natural solutions to the water crisis will be discussed further at IUCN’s World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, Korea, 5-15 September 2012.
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Today I am flying to Edinburgh! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am I HAVE SO MANY PLANS!! I am so so so so so so! Very! Excited!
This first week I will be in Edinburgh, then will spend a month in and around Falkirk and Stirling. If anyone has an recommendations, send them my way! Edinburgh is a place I have been dreaming of visiting for so long I've been panicking about getting everything in to this one week. I will be flying out of Edinburgh though, and it looks like I'll probably have a little bit of time at the end of this trip to squeeze in anything I've missed. But for now I have a plan for sight seeing and I'm really excited about it! My first day there I'll be doing a bit of charity shop digging in an attempt to fill my suitcase back up and I've been making mental notes of the kinds of clothes I'd like to find so I played around on Polyvore to make up some outfits for the things I'll be doing this week.
Today I decided to keep things super casual and comfy. My flight leaves Norway in the evening and I'll get into Scotland around 10pm (which will be my 11pm), so clothes that are basically pajamas are great. When Erica visited me on Spring Break we painted some grey sweatshirts, and mine, while hilariously huge now, has been a super comforting and comfy reminder of home. It's definitely waaaaay too hot here in Norway for the sweatshirt now, but when I get into cold and rainy Scotland, I will definitely be glad for it! An oversized chambray button up is also comfy and much cooler for the Norwegian heat wave! And since I am always hot, it's a nice light layer to wear under my sweatshirt.
I know so many people have a problem with leggings-as-pants, but I'm going to be hanging at the airport all day, sitting on a plane, and then crashing into bed as soon as I am checked into my hostel. I'm wearing leggings as pants.
Does anyone else ever have a problem with their feet swelling on planes? It doesn't happen to me every time I fly, but often enough that wearing constricting footwear is super uncomfortable. But my big old rain boots take up a lot of valuable room in my suitcase. My solution is to wear my boots to and from the airport and keep some flip flops in my backpack for in the airport and on the plane. Complicated, maybe, but comfortable!
The backpack I originally brought with me broke upon arrival in Iceland, so I've been making due with tote bags, which is not an ideal option. But luckily my wonderful mama sent me the backpack I used in High School (which is pretty damn embarrassing but also a magical time capsule of budding political views, music taste, and female empowerment world views of myself and my bests). I'm doing my best to finally become one of those people who travel light and well and I think this outfit is a perfect for that.
My first day in Edinburgh I'm planning a fairly light schedule that will include thrifting, and exploring the castle. The whole week I am there will be rainy and chilly and I think a cozy cream sweater, comfy trousers,and my military jacket will do just the trick of being warm and stylish. Flats are good for walking and being cute and a few simple accessories bring it all together.
Day two will be a little more full. I'm planning on walking the rest of the Royal Mile ending at Holyroodhouse and then seeing the monuments and view from Calton Hill. My mustard zinnia skirt is really too big at this point, but that skirt has proven to be such a great piece to have while travelling. The one "fancy" purse I brought is a vintage Dooney & Bourke bag, which I highly recommend if you are travelling to a rainy location. Again, some good walking shoes and simple accessories complete a cute look.
For my third day in town I'm planning on hiking up to Arthur's Seat, the highest point in Edinburgh, and having a picnic and exploring. That night I'll be giddily going on a Ghost Tour! I have a silly love for haunted anything, and have gone on a ghost tour in San Francisco before and they are so much fun! This one takes you down into the vaults and underground of Edinburgh and I seriously cannot wait. A good hiking outfit for me always involves shorts or a skirt because I always get too hot, and you have to indulge in a little tartan when you go to Scotland.
Day three will be for museums! Oh there are just so many I want to go see! I seriously wish I had this exact outfit in my suitcase, and I will definitely be looking for some of these items as I attempt to replenish my sadly lacking wardrobe.
Day five I have left somewhat open. A day for maybe seeing the rest of the museums I want to check out. Or a little more thrifting, or perhaps I will check out a few historical sights. We'll see! I tried on this dress at H&M here in Norway and loved it, but decided to skip it because of the high Norwegian Kroner price. But I really, really loved it, so I may go back once I am in (much cheaper) Scotland and pick it up. It's definitely a dress I'd wear once I get home too, so fingers crossed I can find it! Otherwise I may have my mom see if she can find it for me back in The States.
Day 6 I have to leave fairly early to catch the train to my next location. Another comfy but still cute travel outfit as I head to Falkirk where I will spend the next month. I actually bought a t shirt very similar to this one in Norway and it has become one of my favourite tops.
I always like seeing inspiration posts like these, so hopefully y'all do too!
I am seriously so excited for the next league of my trip! I have a few more Norway posts, so hopefully those will be up sometime in the next week or so. | <urn:uuid:1bbf8076-1d20-428a-be32-cb0fb82eb143> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | http://yammeringmuse.blogspot.com/2014/07/off.html | 2017-04-23T12:00:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118552.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00316-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.971922 | 1,279 |
The Rainbow Warriors have enough flexibility to add another player or two to this year's recruiting class.
What's more, by the end of this spring semester there should be enough room to award a scholarship to a player — or two — who has been a walk-on for at least two years.
Among the deserving candidates are Josh Donovan, Jason Muraoka, Damien Packer, Mike Martin, Hunter Thomson and Brenden Urban. I'm not sure if Niko Uti and Nick Childs have logged enough time in the program to earn a scholarship without counting as initial recruits.
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Several years ago, rapper Snoop Lion and former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson coached 7-on-7 youth teams that toured.
One of the players was Don'Yeh Patterson of Carson, Calif.
Johnson called his friend, UH coach Norm Chow, to recommend Patterson, now a senior at Carson High. UH studied videos, spoke with people who coach and know Patterson, and then offered a scholarship.
Patterson and Saint Louis School receiver Devan Stubblefield are candidates to play as freshmen. Patterson will compete at X receiver; Stubblefield will compete at Z.
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Microwave a bag of popcorn, grab a beverage and pull up a chair.
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Personalized Message in a Bottle® Teacher
Celebrate a special educator in your life with our truly original, personalized Message in a Bottle®. Pick one of the pre-printed scrolls with a touching poem and your own custom message, or earn extra credit by creating your own message. It's a unique gift for kids to say thanks and a great way to recognize a friend or family member in the teaching industry for their hard work and dedication. Choose from silk pink rose petals or silk blue rose petals. | <urn:uuid:2c834db0-65e7-4dca-99fc-e3dc76293275> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | https://www.1800flowers.com/personalized-message-bottle-89677?cm_cid=d10406 | 2017-08-18T22:07:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886105187.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20170818213959-20170818233959-00619.warc.gz | en | 0.914632 | 103 |
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Spatone Apple 28 Day Pack is prepared from iron-rich mineral water collected from Snowdonia, North Wale to provide the body’s daily absorbed iron needs. It is packed in individual sachets, making it ideal for on-the-go.
This supplement is gentle on the stomach and causes fewer side effects often associated with iron supplements such as constipation, stomach irritation, or headaches.
Sufficient intake of iron is necessary for the healthy growth of the child. Spatone is specifically proven to prevent iron deficiency during pregnancy.
A diet low in iron may affect the ability to concentrate and learn and is crucial for both physical and cognitive development of kids. This supplement can be taken from the age of 2.
It contains entirely natural iron rich water from the heart of Snowdonia’s mountain. The iron rich spa water is filled directly into sachets. It contains no preservatives, additives, or artificial colours.
Each sachet of Spatone contains only 5mg of elemental iron, but has an absorption rate of up to 40 percent, much higher than the rate of absorption from food sources (5-10%) or from conventional iron supplements (3-10%). Spatone is a very effective way of ensuring you get enough iron to maintain your health.
How to take Spatone Apple
Spatone Apple's convenient, one-a-day sachets can be easily popped into your pocket or handbag making it the most convenient iron supplement available. Ideal to use when you are on-the-go! | <urn:uuid:acaddca7-ad4a-42ce-a0f5-9f5ff1ba8c5e> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | https://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/spatone-apple-28-day-pack/prd-13e1 | 2018-02-19T17:30:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812758.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219171550-20180219191550-00423.warc.gz | en | 0.917113 | 451 |
Father’s Day! It’s just around the corner. Are you stuck for what to give the dad in your life? There are some great tutorials in this post “For Father’s Day – The Perfect Monogram”
Speaking of monograms, if you really want a monogram like the ones on these dress shirts to look crisp and professional, the best choice for thread is Sulky 60 wt. PolyLite™.
Because Polylite is a nice thin thread (in the world of thread, the higher the number, the thinner the thread), so small lettering, like a small shirt cuff monogram will come out much cleaner and sharper than if you stitched with a standard 40 wt. Rayon or PolyDeco thread.
Do you need a little more convincing? Well check out this picture below.
The dog in this embroidery was stitch out with Sulky 40 wt. Rayon on the left, and with Sulky 60 wt. PolyLite on the right.
Can you see how the lines on the right are more defined and the details of the little doggie are more defined? The same is true for small lettering. This is especially important when we are monogramming on a dress shirt. A little detail like a monogrammed cuff is a great way to make a $20 dress shirt look like a $200 dress shirt, but only if the monogram actually looks professional.
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If you have the chance to speak to someone that hasn’t experienced Twitter (maybe you are that person), the conversation will usually go as follows:
“You gotta get on Twitter”
“Twitter? Why would I want everyone to know that I’m going to the grocery store” OR “Twitter! Isn’t that Charlie Sheen’s site”
This is a typical response, and use for Twitter; however, Twitter can make the lives of teachers and students easier. The following are some ideas how:
Twitter for Teachers
1. Professional Development: Twitter gives teachers instant access to educators around the world. Teachers can gain insight into technology, his/her respective subject, strategies, and create relationships.
1.1. Collaborate with Colleagues: Maybe you have been on both sides of this scenario. A teacher goes to a workshop and is energized by the concepts that have been introduced. The teacher then returns to school, to their disbelief, that everyone is not so excited (perhaps since they didn’t have the training). Though Twitter will not give teachers the full experience of a workshop, teachers can share with their colleagues what they have learned and create a culture of shared experience and learning.
Twitter for Students:
2. Thoughtful Expression: It’s easy to tweet about anything happening in the world, but it is difficult to use 140 characters to capture the most important parts of assignments, projects, etc. Have students summarize or capture the importance of the lesson at the end of the period. This would give the teacher insight into what the students learned, in order to plan what needs to be done next (formative assessment).
3. Reliable Sources of Information: Twitter is yet another way that students can collaborate with one another. When researching, students can easily use incorrect information from questionable sites. Teachers could have students find resources and share them on Twitter, while other students review and decide whether the source is reliable or not.
4. Discussion Tool: This could be the most valuable use for Twitter. Teachers use Twitter as a means for learning more about their interests. Why not teach students to use it for the same reason? I know that students want to follow Justin Beiber and Charlie Sheen, and that’s fine but why not give them access to other interests. For example, if a student is interested in sports, show them how to follow sports writers and magazines. The same would apply to students interested in music (wait students are interested in music?), dance, agriculture, etc. By doing this, we would 1) promote literacy by engaging students in their interests and 2) it would create a community of learners, with students learning from each other’s interests.
5. Web Mapping: Twitter offers instant access to events happening around the world. Couple Twitter with a a web mapping application like mind42.com or bubble.us and students will be able to create a real-time history timeline. Example: Imagine having students on Twitter during the tsunami event in Japan. Students could check live tweets and create a timeline of events (organized from the tweets).
Twitter for the Community:
6. As a Notification Tool: With the ability to have instant access to information via cell phones and the Internet, parents and students both want notifications instantly. Though it might not reach everyone, more types of media available to the public, means a greater chance for communication.
7. Extra-Curricular Events: The school district could have a Twitter account that would give live updates of events: band concerts, fundraisers, sports, etc. | <urn:uuid:e9f61da8-6372-4238-8def-18039c871a4e> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | https://edcentric.wordpress.com/page/2/ | 2018-01-18T09:26:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887224.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118091548-20180118111548-00417.warc.gz | en | 0.948943 | 740 |
Best run I have had in a long time. Good wind, good tunes on the ipod instead of the crap its been selecting lately. Felt more like the star I am instead of the astronomically inferior space detrius that I usually feel like. Slow but good. avg 8:48 with some hills.
This was maybe the worst I have felt on a run for 6 months. Lack of running, sleep, good nutrition, etc all taking their toll. Guess I will take up ping pong and chess. brothers--need serious talk of race in future or hairdogs trip?
Nice, glassy water ski on Pine view this am. Only boat on the chilly water. I wasn't skiing great today, but cool beans anyway. Came home and ran around the neighborhood with one big hill and one mile under 8 mostly downhill. My core is weak. | <urn:uuid:33c41493-dfac-4f6b-a811-330218d54523> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | http://gdoc.fastrunningblog.com/blog-09-2009.html | 2019-11-17T19:54:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669276.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20191117192728-20191117220728-00262.warc.gz | en | 0.977032 | 177 |
Alpina Raggi Butted & Coloured Spokes
Based in Lomagna, in the heart of Lombardia, Alpina Raggi SpA is already since more than 80 years producing (among other products) spokes and nipples.
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Nature Collection Ultra Yoga Mat
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- I've had one of these for my personal mat about 6 years and it looks almost like new -just a little dirty. Very durable, nice feel, plenty sticky enough, very pretty. I have a yoga studio with a variety of mats, 5 of them being the nature ultra, and they always are the first to be chosen by students. | <urn:uuid:d375040d-fefb-4e52-b8a2-fccffed80ccd> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://www.huggermugger.com/shop/yoga-mats-yoga-mat/nature-collection-yoga-mat-review-14.html | 2015-11-25T23:23:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398446218.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205406-00275-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963299 | 89 |
Clark Public Utilities crews are out in the community every day maintaining power lines and poles, reading meters and hooking up new service to homes and businesses. But they have other jobs, too... they’re available to help anyone in an emergency.
Over the years our employees have done everything from fight fires to perform CPR in response to accidents and other emergencies they’ve encountered on the job, as part of a program we formerly called “Community Watch.”
In 1998, we merged our “Community Watch” program with similar programs operated by Clark County and C-Tran to offer a more visible link to help when you need it. It's called SafeWatch.
The “SafeWatch” logo can be seen on the hundreds of utility, county and C-Tran vehicles on the road each day. It’s a constant reminder that when trouble strikes, our employees are there to offer assistance, whether it’s looking for a lost child or reporting an accident or fire.
If you need emergency help and see a vehicle with the “SafeWatch” logo, wave both hands over your head. Our employees will call for help on their radios and do anything else they can at the scene.
Teach your children to look for the “SafeWatch” symbol on a vehicle if they’re ever in trouble, and tell your neighbors, too... we’re here for all of you. | <urn:uuid:16baf606-5685-4aa1-a757-0789f9a523ca> | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/index.cfm/community-involvement/safewatch/ | 2016-02-14T07:54:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701171770.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193931-00158-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951605 | 300 |
Professor: Today Robert is going over to Liz and Doug's apartment for dinner party, but he is about to find out that his tastes in food are very different from theirs.
[Doorbell, door opening]
Robert: Hey Doug! Hey Liz! Thank you so much for inviting me over for dinner.
Liz: Oh, it's our pleasure! We haven't had company in a long time so we're really excited you could make it. Hey, what's that dish you brought?
Robert: Well, Doug told me we were going to have a potluck dinner, so I cooked up some of my famous steak and brought it over. I hope you like it.
Liz: Oh my gosh Doug! He brought a dead animal into our house! What are we going to do?
Robert: Uh .... Doug? What's the problem? Doesn't Liz like steak?
Doug: Jeez.... I totally forgot to tell you. Liz is a vegetarian because she thinks eating meat is like murdering animals. Don't worry honey, tomorrow I'll take the steak outside and bury it.
原来Liz是个vegetarian - 素食主义者，觉得吃肉就是谋杀动物。难怪她看到Robert带牛排来那么生气。
Professor: Exactly, Winnie. And did you hear Liz talk about "having company"? When you have company, that means you invite guests over to your house. For example, "I can't go to the movies on Friday night because I'm having company."
哦，have company就是“有客人在”的意思。对了，professor, potluck dinner是什么意思？
Professor: At some dinner parties the host prepares all the food for the guests. But at a potluck dinner, all the guests each bring a dish to share with the other guests.
Doug: Don't worry Robert! Even though we can't eat the steak, we've got lots of other good stuff to eat. Come and sit down at the table.
Robert: Great! I'm starving. What are we having?
Liz: I really hope you like it! I've prepared a three-course meal for you. For our appetizer we're having carrots, for the entree we're having chicken, and for the desert we're having chocolate cake.
Robert: Well that sounds great .... but did you say we're having chicken for the main course? I thought you didn't eat meat!
Liz: Oh don't be ridiculous! It's not real chicken. It's fake chicken, made from tofu.
Robert: Doug, did she say we're having fake chicken made from tofu?
Doug: That's right. Trust me, it sounds pretty weird, but I'm sure you're going to love it.
Professor Bowman, 什么叫 three-course meal?
Professor: When you go to dinner in America, each dish is served one after another. Each dish is called a "course," so if there is a three-course meal, that means three dishes are being served and they are "appetizer", "entree", and "desert".
Professor: Well now they have finished eating, so let's see what Robert thought.
Liz: So Robert, how did you enjoy your meal? It looks like you barely touched any of your chicken.
Robert: It was ... umm .... interesting. It's just that I'm not feeling so well. I think tofu chicken might be an acquired taste.
Doug: Believe me buddy, that's what I said when I first had it. But I'm telling you, once you get used to it you'll never go back to eating real chicken.
Liz: You know Doug, if tofu chicken really is an acquired taste, we should just put the leftovers in a doggie bag to give to
Robert to take home. Then he can keep eating it all week!
Professor, 什么叫acquired taste?
Prof: It means a preference that is only acquired after considerable experience.
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Chatbot on Whatsapp | A Combination We Didn’t Know We Need
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Chatbot on Whatsapp is now available. If you want to be there for your customers 24/7 on social media, then look no further. Chatbot on Whatsapp is the way to go!
Today, customer satisfaction is essential for every business, no matter its size. After all, all major corporations and leading companies have separate divisions whose sole purpose is to improve their customers’ satisfaction. Also, many entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners strive towards better customer satisfaction.
Sure, there are several ways to achieve this goal. And one especially useful tactic is utilizing Chatbots on a platform like Whatsapp. Now, you might be wondering, why this specific combination? Let’s find out!
What Is a Chatbot?
Let’s start with an example so you can understand the Chatbot on Whatsapp concept. You know those pop-up messages you receive when you visit a website where you can ask questions about anything you want to know? Well, that is an example of a chatbot.
A chatbot is a computer program that uses artificial intelligence to talk to people and respond to their questions. More precisely, chatbots use pre-saved answers, available to customers 24/7.
A Chatbot on Whatsapp, or any other app in this sense, answers customers using natural language. Better yet, its technologies make customers feel like talking to a regular person. Their responses are instantaneous, and customers will not have to wait at all to receive feedback.
Now that the concept of Chatbot on Whatsapp is clear, we can continue with why you should use a Chatbot.
Why Should I Use a Chatbot?
There are many reasons why one should use a Chatbot on Whatsapp. But we’ll start with a more general approach.
In today’s digitalized world, having a Chatbot is the way to go. So, let’s see some of the reasons why you should use Chatbots.
As you are well aware, customers are always the first and foremost focus. Here’s what a chatbot on Whatsapp can do for your customers:
- Offers convenience for customers
- It comes with a pleasant and friendly approach
- 24/7 Availability
- Accessible to everyone (customers can covert it to speech)
- Great for people who prefer messaging over speaking
- Features a simple interface
- Especially easy to use
Now, onto the other side of the spectrum, what can a chatbot on Whatsapp, or any other platform, do for your company?
- It’s time-efficient
- Can retain customers to stay with you long-term
- It’s a source of competitive advantage
- Uniqueness and personalization
- Can detect your company’s main issues, according to customers
- Can generate reports on customers
- You can use it on multiple channels
- You can use it for various purposes
- It will save you time
- It can increase your sales
No doubt, chatbots can help you provide all of this to your customers but don’t take my word for it. Let’s back everything up with some statistics and predictions from experts regarding Chatbot on Whatsapp!
Some Statistics about Chatbots
According to research done about Chatbots used in customer service, around 67% of customers worldwide used Chatbots for customer support in 2019. Also, approximately 40% of customers do not prioritize whether a human being or a Chatbot answers their questions.
Furthermore, the majority of Chatbot users, more specifically 95%, believe that customer service is the most significant benefit of Chatbots.
At last, Chatbot on Whatsapp can answer up to 80% of customers’ questions easily and quickly. In turn, research showed that Chatbots could reduce customer support costs by an outstanding 30%.
Sure, it’s important what the experts are saying about Chatbot on Whatsapp today. But what is even more essential are the predictions for future trends in this niche.
To be more specific, some predictions state that 85% of interactions with customers in 2020 will be done using Chatbots. On the other hand, other predictions conclude that by 2022, 75-90% of healthcare and banking questions will be answered by Chatbots.
Now that we’ve covered why you should use Chatbots, let’s see for what purposes you can use them.
What Are Chatbots’ Features?
You can use a chatbot on WhatsApp and other platforms for many purposes. For instance, some Chinese bots can be used to set up doctor’s appointments, send and receive money, and check-ins for flights.
Chatbots guide your customers while shopping, help them find the right size and model. They can also check inventory and inform the customers which items are available, which are not, and when they will be available.
A restaurant chatbot on WhatsApp can inform your customers about the time of delivery. Your customers can also place orders using your Chatbot or make dinner, choosing the exact table they want.
Chatbots can be used for anything your customer needs. If your business is into streaming music, your customers can use Chatbots to find similar songs to their favorite ones and create a playlist.
Chatbots can be used for personalizing news to your customers’ liking. If they are interested in finance, they can easily personalize your Chatbot to show them all relevant finance news.
If you are a real estate agency, you can use Chatbots to provide your customers with essential information.
Another use for Chatbot is therapy. Chatbots can track people’s moods and analyze patient patterns.
Movie theaters can also use Chatbots. Their customers can pick which movie they want to see and book their tickets from the comfort of their homes.
Returns and Exchanges
If your company offers return and exchange policies, Chatbots can take care of them for you. They can make sure every customer has been taken care of and process their return and exchange requests.
Companies That Use Chatbots
A question that might arise is if Chatbots are so great, who else is using them. Well, if that is what you are wondering, don’t worry. Here’s which companies already use Chatbots and how!
Companies like: Apple, Google, telecommunication companies, Microsoft, Sephora, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Pizza Hut, Marriot International, Spotify, and many more already use Chatbots in their daily business. At this point, we are still not limiting the research on Chatbot on WhatsApp, even though some of them pursue this method.
We’ll start with Apple, as one of the most popular companies today. Apple’s Chatbot is in the form of Siri. And if someone has an iPhone, they can essentially use Siri every day for almost everything.
Then, Google also uses Chatbots so that its users can ask questions at any time. Telecommunication companies use Chatbots for customer questions and everyday issues, while Microsoft uses Chatbots in its messaging services for constant communication with customers.
Now, enough about tech companies. Let’s see how other industries utilize a Chatbot on WhatsApp.
Sephora’s Chatbot has its own personalized branded emojis and is used for scheduling makeover appointments and make-up tutorials. While Starbucks uses Chatbots for orders and payments, Whole Foods uses its Chatbot for offering recipes to its customers. We can also mention Pizza Hut offering customers services like ordering, seeing new deals and promotions, and asking questions via Chatbot.
Marriot International customers can use their Bot to book their stay in Marriot’s hotels. And finally, Spotify uses Chatbots to communicate with customers. Chatbots allow them to reply to customers fast and have better customer service overall. Spotify’s customers also use Chatbots to discover new songs, albums, and artists.
Can You Do the Same as These Companies?
These are all examples of how leading companies use a Chatbot on WhatsApp and other platforms. So, the question is, how can you use them for your business too?
The fact that all of these are big companies with huge profits does not mean that only they can have access to software like Chatbot. After all, a chatbot is not as expensive as it may seem.
Still, another issue that might arise is the technical part of setting up a Chatbot. We got you covered! Stick with us, and in the following section, you will find out exactly how easy it is to set up your personalized Chatbot.
Now that we’ve covered everything there is to know about chatbots, let’s move on to Whatsapp. You can find out all about Whatsapp in the next part!
What Is Whatsapp?
Whatsapp is a mobile application that offers users to send and receive complimentary messages. Also, users can make and receive free phone calls and video calls. More precisely, you can send links, pictures, videos, voice messages, gifs, stickers, and everything free of charge.
The only thing you need is a phone number and an Internet connection. It is owned by Facebook and was released in 2009.
Whatsapp is one of the more secure messaging apps out there. The messages are encrypted, and your conversations are safe.
Let’s now see some statistics that will show you who uses the app, what they use it for, and how people see Whatsapp compared to its competitors!
According to a study done in 2019, Whatsapp is the most popular app of its kind for all age groups. This statistic has considerable significance for businesses because it shows Whatsapp’s potential.
Also, 97% of the people who participated in the research and who use Whatsapp are between the ages of 18-29. These are all potential customers, employees, and associates for a business.
The only question left at this point is, why do WhatsApp users mostly use the platform?
According to Hedda Nier, people use Whatsapp the most for the following:
- 85% for messaging
- 75% for sending photos, videos, and GIFs
- 51% for calls
- 37% for group chatting
- 36% to change their status
- 31% for video calls
The bottom three are blocking numbers, receiving news or notifications, and contacting businesses.
Whatsapp vs. Competitors
Another study researched the importance of the most popular social media apps and gathered the responses of young adults. The results are looking great for Whatsapp.
Whatsapp comes first place with an 88% importance rate. The other social media apps that were part of the research were Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Snapchat, Google, Spotify, and Netflix.
As you can see, none of these apps came close to Whatsapp as they all had an importance rate below 50%, with most of them being below 25%.
So, how did the developers create WhatsApp?
Two former Yahoo employees created the app. They started working on their idea in 2009 and launched the app in the same year. At first, the app had many issues, and things were not going well for the Whatsapp creators.
After a couple of years and sufficient third-party investments, the creators could fix the issues, and the app was finally ready to take off. In 2011, it was one of the top 20 apps on the App Store in the United States.
At the beginning of 2013, Whataspp had more than 200 million users. This number has been growing ever since then and has increased tenfold.
Now it’s time to move on from the basics and see why you should use a Chatbot on Whatsapp and how you can use it!
Why Use a Chatbot on WhatsApp?
More and more people use Whatsapp every day. It has become one of the most used platforms for chat, calls, and video calls. To be more specific, this platform has more than 2 billion users worldwide.
Whatsapp is more secure than the other platforms that have similar uses to it. When people see that something is more secure, they tend to use it more. As Whatsapps popularity keeps growing, companies are hopping on the trend and using the platform to their advantage.
Being available to customers on as many platforms as possible is a significant advantage for any company.
A Chatbot on Whatsapp is still new, and it presents an opportunity for companies to get ahead. In other words, it provides a significant competitive advantage for your business and allows you to stand out.
Ways to Use A Chatbot on WhatsApp
In general, there are two ways you can use a Chatbot on Whatsapp:
1. Via the Whatsapp Business app;
2. Via the Whatsapp Business API.
The Whatsapp Business application is suitable for small businesses. You can download the application for free on your phone and your computer.
After downloading, you create your business profile on this app which can consist of your company’s address, website, email address, and a description of your choosing about your products and services.
Your answers are quick, and your responses are automated, which saves you a lot of time. There is also a feature that allows you to set up a catalog with pictures and descriptions of your products and services.
The Whatsapp Business application is straightforward to use, and you can set it up in no time. All you need is a phone number, and you need to download the app and set up your business profile.
You can inform your customers about your Whatsapp profile by sharing a link with them, which will lead them right to your profile. However, the Whatsapp Business app can only be used by one person.
On the other hand, the Whatsapp Business API is more convenient for medium and large businesses. Companies like Uber, Booking, and Toyota already use the Whatsapp Business API.
With the API, you create a business profile like on the Whatsapp Business app, but you can get a more professional and advanced setting.
The setup process is more complicated. To use the API, you need to apply for access via official Business solutions Providers.
How to Set Up Chatbot on WhatsApp?
You don’t need to have a separate IT unit or several IT experts at your disposal to set up your Chatbot on WhatsApp or anywhere else. On the contrary, some of the things that you need to do are incredibly basic and easy.
Essentially, you must know what you want the chatbot to do. For instance, you can compile a list of questions and answers you want your Chatbot to provide to your customers. Still, there is no need to overcomplicate things that will make your customers feel lost and confused. Instead, replies should be concise and to the point.
Then, it would be best if you were always prepared for a situation where Chatbots will not answer. After all, they are not human. So, whenever you can, provide your Chatbot with new questions and answers. With constant updates, the probability that a customer’s question goes unanswered will be slim to none.
Finally, if you need assistance, you can always contact the firm which provided you with the Chatbot software and ask for help. Also, you can program your Chatbot to look however you like and use whichever colors you like.
Is Chatbot on Whatsapp a Sound Investment?
What most business owners want to know is if an investment is worth it.
A Chatbot is a piece of software liked by almost everyone who uses it. Whatsapp is already a large platform with millions of users and multiple uses.
Chatbots offer many benefits, with the most used and liked feature being messaging a company about some inquiries or problems. Whatsapp is used the most for texting.
According to the benefits and uses of Chatbots and Whatsapp, both are compatible with each other. What’s more, they can be used in multiple ways.
If you implement a Chatbot onto your company’s Whatsapp number, the millions of people who use Whatsapp can find your business and use your Chatbot for Whatsapp however they like.
We can say that these two are indeed a match made in heaven and that your customers will be excited to use this combination in the future. Not only will your current customers be excited, but other Whatsapp users will be able to find out about you in a more convenient way.
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Financially troubled St. Joseph Medical Centermay soon become part of a hospital system that does not follow its strict Catholic beliefs on abortion and reproductive rights.
The Towson hospital's owner, Catholic Health Initiatives, put it up for sale after a surgical scandal threatened its business and besmirched its reputation.
Two of its three remaining suitors are not Catholic institutions, which typically follow a religious doctrine that includes morning prayer and the prohibition of many women's services, such as abortion, sterilization, tubal ligations and in-vitro fertilization.
St. Joseph's said that all the hospitals it is negotiating with have agreed to honor its "Catholic identity." However, citing confidentiality agreements as talks continue, hospital officials won't clarify what that means.
The conflict between religious and secular ownership in merging hospital groups has raised questions and even killed deals.
St. Joseph itself was at the center of such discord in the 1990s when it shelved merger talks with Greater Baltimore Medical Center because of an outcry from women's groups that feared the deal would curtail abortions and other reproductive services. More recently, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear turned down a chance to merge a public hospital in Louisville with Catholic Health Initiatives after public opposition that the deal would have led to fewer women's services such as contraception.
More of these partnerships are taking place despite the complexities as the hospital industry continues to consolidate. Smaller systems facing competitive pressures and the uncertainty of health care reform are looking to become part of larger, financially sound institutions.
"There is no doubt that religion complicates hospital mergers," said Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, which disagrees with a variety of the religious doctrines of Catholicism.
Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien argued in a commentary piece that ran in The Baltimore Sun in January that St. Joseph's should be bought by another Catholic institution.
"The foundation that led to St. Joseph's modest beginnings and decades of growth is the same one that must see it through this difficult time in its storied and illustrious history," O'Brien wrote. "It is a foundation rooted in the Franciscan tradition and its Catholic identity."
O'Brien, as apostolic administrator of the Arcdiocese of Baltimore, must approve any hospital merger, but a spokesman would not elaborate on whether he would shoot down a merger with a non-Catholic hospital.
Such intervention is rare but the Vatican has stepped in to stop a hospital merger, said Lois Uttley, director of the MergerWatch Project, a group that works to save reproductive health services in hospital mergers.
In some mergers, secular hospitals have agreed to ban abortions and other services to abide by Catholic doctrine. Other hospitals have used more creative means, such as segregating whole floors where these services could be allowed. In simpler examples, the Catholic and secular hospitals operate as separate entities with separate rules.
A Catholic hospital may have more say if it has the upper hand in negotiations, said those who follow religious hospital mergers. In its case, the troubled St. Joseph may be more willing to negotiate to get the best deal for the facility.
"If the non-Catholic hospital is in the better position and is committed to keeping its full menu of reproductive health services that outcome can be better for women," Uttley said.
The mergers become particularly troublesome to groups like Catholics for Choice when they would leave no other alternative for women to seek care, such as in rural areas with few hospitals.
St. Joseph began looking for a partner because of troubles it faced after complaints surfaced in 2009 that cardiologistDr. Mark Mideiperformed hundreds of unnecessary medical procedures. The hospital notified approximately 600 patients that they had stents placed in their arteries that they might not have needed. Hundreds of those former patients have since sued St. Joseph and its parent company. Midei was forced to resign from the hospital and lost his license in Maryland, a decision he is fighting.
The hospital not only has lost revenue, but patient admissions, doctors and other staff. It also has agreed to increased federal oversight after an investigation into a kickback scheme that resulted in a $22 million settlement and repayment of funds for questionable procedures.
Only one of St. Joseph's suitors, St. Agnes Hospital, is a Catholic hospital. The other two, LifeBridge Health and the University of Maryland Medical System, are non-Catholic entities. LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital and its geriatric facility are Jewish institutions.
All three would benefit by expanding their systems into the Towson area and gaining new patients as the health care industry becomes more competitive.
LifeBridge and University of Maryland would not comment on the negotiations because they said they had signed confidentiality agreements.
University of Maryland spokeswoman Mary Lynn Carver said that in general the 12 hospitals in its system operate independently.
"UMMS does not dictate all aspects of operation for each of our hospitals and we are sensitive to the local needs of individual communities and the history each hospital had prior to joining UMMS," Carver said. "While UMMS is not a faith-based organization, that does not preclude us from having a faith-based organization in our group of hospitals."
Bonnie Phipps, president and CEO of St. Agnes, has remained quiet on a possible acquisition but has said, "St. Agnes Hospital supports a strong, vibrant Catholic healthcare ministry."
In a recent statement, St. Joseph said that it has looked at ways other Catholic hospitals have structured agreements with non-Catholic entities. They said that in most instances the Catholic identity of a hospital was respected.
"Catholic identity continues to be foremost in our consideration," St. Joseph said in a statement released earlier this month after confirming it had identified the three finalists.
The issue of reproductive services has played a role in several recent high-profile Catholic hospital mergers.
Swedish Health Services in Seattle agreed to stop offering abortions after merging with the Catholic health system Providence Health & Services.
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center in Arizona recently ended a trial affiliation with Carondelet Health Network because the Catholic health system banned reproductive services. The ban would have left women in two counties without access to women's services, according to Merger Watch, which protested the merger.
In 1998, St. Joseph looked to merge with its neighbor GBMC but plans were scuttled after women's groups learned GBMC would ban abortions under the deal. St. Joseph eventually amended the deal to allow abortions but the damage to public opinion had been done and St. Joseph eventually stopped the talks.
This time around, women's groups, including Maryland NARAL and the Women's Law Center of Maryland, have said they have no comment on the St. Joseph merger talks because they know little about the deal.
But reproductive health conflicts don't necessarily derail such mergers. Baltimore has many examples of Catholic hospitals that have merged harmoniously with non-Catholic affiliates. Some adopted the Catholic beliefs, while others didn't.
When Liberty Medical Center in West Baltimore merged with Bon Secours Baltimore Health System in the 1990s, it adopted the Catholic beliefs.
Memorial Hospital of Cumberland joined with Sacred Heart Hospital in the 1990s but continued performing sterilizations and other reproductive services. Both hospitals were eventually torn down and replaced with one hospital: Western Maryland Regional Medical System, which does not follow Catholic doctrine.
Columbia-based MedStar Health has three Catholic institutions in its nine-hospital system. The hospitals act independently so religious-based hospitals follow Catholic doctrines and the other affiliates follow their own rules.
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Below, I am going to share few pictures from my recent Chennai visit. Chennai is one of vibrant and modern city of India and it is growing fast. Anybody can feel mixture of growth and old tradition in Chennai by visiting here. In Chennai, I visited few temples, main markets, Anna University and famous beach. The only problem, I faced in Chennai is super hot temperature of city even in the month of November. Chennai city looked mush cleaner to me as compared to other Northern Indian cities, which is a good point of Chennai. Overall, it was a great experience for me to visit Chennai and explore its beauty for first time.
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If I were to sum up Keys of Ocat: A Grimoire of Daemonolatry Nygromancye in a short phrase, I’d call it absolutely brilliant. Stephanie Connolly, Adrianna or S. Connolly as many of you know her, does the topic of necromancy a great justice. Keys of Ocat removes the veil of darkness and mystery surrounding advanced necromantic practices and challenges the reader’s perception of the dark art. For those brave enough to traverse the path of necromancy, this book is a guide that offers the advanced practitioner enough material to chew on for some time. The subject is treated with a great deal of respect and reverence for both the dead and the living.
I’ve been working necromancy for thirty-four years and there were things in this book that both took me by surprise and taught me a great deal about a subject I’ve devoted my entire life to. It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but Stephanie certainly succeeded. I will never again look at the Goetia the same, and I have a new appreciation for tablets and funerary stele. I am particularly appreciative of her explanation of the se-akh rites.
Just like all of her books, she doesn’t dress the work up with needless nonsense.On the contrary, she makes this material highly accessible and usable for working magicians and funerary priests. From ancestor veneration, sciomancy, sigils and symbology to working with the death deities and death current, the rituals within the book are quite efficacious . The added element of gate opening gives them an additional dose of potency that is hard to find in public or published rituals of this nature. It’s for these reasons and more that I have decided to begin using all of S. Connolly’s necromancy books as the staple textbooks for my seminary students.
I would recommend Keys of Ocat to all practitioners of necromancy and to Demonolatry priests who perform the sacred passage rites of death and burial. However, for those Demonolaters new to the art I suggest first reading Honoring Death, and the chapbook Necromantic Sacraments.
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Other Demonolatry Necromancy Titles: Honoring Death: The Arte of Daemonolatry Necromancy, Necromantic Sacraments: A Book of Ritual for Daemonolatry Necromancy, Necrosophy, & Invocation, Keys of Death: A Supplement to Keys of Ocat
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Multicultural marketing blogs were buzzing this week about a slickly produced promotional video created by Univision for the New York television "up fronts," the springtime ritual where networks lift their programming skirts to entice advertisers to buy spots for the upcoming season. "Without me, playgrounds in Texas, New York, Florida, and California would be half empty," the video proclaims over snazzy graphics and a soundtrack of strings and vaguely Latin guitars. "You see me every day, but do you know who I am?"
Good question. While the latest numbers on Hispanics in the U.S. are by now familiar to most marketers -- one out of six Americans, one out of four babies born, 95% of the teen population growth through 2020 -- the tone and assertive messaging by the country's largest Spanish TV network was new. Most Americans, of course, are aware that Hispanics are a growing slice of the demographic pie, and corporations are already mobilizing to profit from Latino consumers, but the deeper significance of the shift is still up for grabs.
"I am not the Melting Pot," intones the Univision sizzle reel. "I am the new American reality." Translation: Univision, along with its smaller rival, Telemundo, are moving to position themselves as language-agnostic networks that transcend the English-Spanish divide, aiming instead to focus on the dreams and desires of an increasingly bilingual and bicultural Hispanic population. It's a smart move, considering that the emerging majority of U.S. Latinos are native-born and globally-aware, not only at home in the American mainstream but ready and able to help transform it.
So how do the nation's 50 million Latinos see themselves -- and each other? It depends. Many U.S.-born Hispanics, in fact, regard themselves as Mexican or Colombian and American, or Latino, black and Nuyorican. Hispanic consumers, in other words, are multicultural and multifaceted; they watch MTV3res and True Blood, they listen to rap, rock and Mexican banda, sometimes in the same song. Recent studies have shown that Latino identity is malleable, contextual and constantly evolving. Younger Latinos in particularly see no contradiction in calling themselves Dominican, American and black, or Caucasian, Hispanic-American and Colombian, or gaysian, blaxican, or any other racial-cultural-sexual amalgam that fits their nationality, genealogy, sexuality and mood.
This vibrant nexus of fluid and free-flowing identities is the cutting edge of the new American reality. Hispanics, along with African Americans and Asians, make up a large part of the 9 million people who identified themselves in the 2010 census as being more than one race or ethnicity. This jubilant jumble of parallel and overlapping races, ethnicities and nationalities is one of the things that makes Hispanics so quintessentially American. It's what connects them in circumstance and spirit to the immigrants from Europe and Asia who preceded them, but most of all it ties them to what American is right now. In fact, the closer you look at Hispanics, the more American they seem -- and vice versa. Which is why the prospect of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C., is both a no brainer and such a hard sell.
On May 5th, less than two weeks before Univision released its "Latinos are the new reality" video, the commission on the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) submitted its final report to Congress. The date, more popularly celebrated at tequila-soaked parties and bars across the land as Cinco de Mayo, was no doubt intentionally selected to signal and underscore the growing cultural influence of Latinos in the United States. Never mind that Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates a victory of the Mexican militia over invading French forces at the battle of Puebla in 1862, is a minor regional holiday that most Mexicans don't bother to observe, probably because the Mexican defenders ultimately failed to prevent the French from marching to Mexico City and installing the Archduke Ferdinand Maximillion as Emperor. In America, at least, the real winners of the battle of Puebla are the purveyors of Jose Cuervo, jalapeno nachos and guacamole dip.
Such historical quibbles were nowhere in sight at the NMAL press conference and gala reception in Washington, where members of the Obama administration and politicians from both sides of the aisle mingled over margaritas with many of the commissioners, who ranged from Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to actress Eva Longoria. The report, which has been in the works since 2009 and includes findings from eight public forums held across the country, calls for a plan of action that includes a fundraising strategy and a feasibility study on locating NMAL within the purview of the Smithsonian Institution. "With the establishment of a national museum for Latinos in the nation's capital, announced Secretary Salazar, "the contributions of Latinos will forever be recognized and woven into the American story."
Not surprisingly, even before the commission delivered it's report, the proposed museum was being attacked by cultural chauvinists and deficit hawks as unaffordable, unwarranted and unnecessary. But not all the doubters are red-state fussbudgets. Many liberals, and even some Latinos inside the Obama administration, question the purpose of a museum dedicated to a demographic category that was concocted by the federal government during the 1970s and first appeared on U.S. Census forms in 1980. "I don't want a situation," said Representative Jim Moran, a Democrat from Virginia, "where whites go to the original museum, African-Americans go to the African-American museum, Indians go to the Indian museum, Hispanics go to the Latino American museum. That's not America."
Moran has a point. Latinos deserve their own museum in Washington, the pro argument goes, because if African Americans and Native Americans can get one, then Hispanics should, too. But, the cons counter, African Americans and Native Americans have identities forged by shared historical traumas, slavery and genocide, respectively. Latinos, on the other hand, are inherently heterogeneous -- they are both rich and poor, tall and short, white, brown, red, yellow and black. Some can trace their ancestry to Spanish land grants that predate the formation of the United States, while others arrived yesterday by crossing the Rio Grande. The skeptics point to the Latin Grammys as an example of well-meaning but flawed cultural ghettoization that has done little to raise the profile of Latin music outside the Hispanic community, and argue that NMAL is a flag-wrapped version of the same self-segregating logic.
To be sure, Latinos, particularly native biculturals, reflexively resist formulaic categorization and bristle at the slightest hint of stereotyping. Some even find the term Latino or Hispanic too confining. A recent survey of U.S. Hispanics found that many identified with their nation of origin first, and their Latino-ness second. And yet Ricky Martin, J-Lo and, yes, Eva Longoria, have found pan-ethnic audiences that appeal to Latinos as well as African Americans, Asians and non-Hispanic whites. Top-selling products like Haagen Daz Dulce de Leche ice cream and habanero potato chips do more than inject sweetness and heat into mainstream cuisine; they add flavor and spice to the American psyche. As Latinos have become more American, America has in some ways become more Latinized. But what the xenophobes and cultural jingoists forget -- or choose to ignore -- is that even though the the percentage of foreign-born individuals in the U.S. is at its highest level since the end of the 19th century, we have been here before. The benefits of immigrant influx have always outweighed the burdens, and this time is no different. In fact, despite all the hand-wringing over Hispanic hordes and porous borders, Latinos are acculturating as fast as any other immigrant group in U.S. history.
The demographic, cultural and economic influence of Latinos in the U.S. has never been greater. But as Hispanics grow in number and influence and contribute to the diversity of the United States, they are also becoming increasingly diverse themselves. What do you call a people who represent every socioeconomic stratum and political persuasion, yet are united by family values, patriotism and faith, and the conviction that hard work will give them a better life than the one their parents had? They sound a lot like, well, Americans, which is precisely why they are so hard to fit into a box labeled Latino, even if that box is on the National Mall next to boxes dedicated to African Americans and Native Americans. Genuine inclusion means that Latinos should be properly represented in every department of the Smithsonian, not cordoned off in a separate section dedicated to brown Americans.
Can a National Museum of the American Latino ever be big enough to hold the sprawling, overlapping dimensions of Latino history and identity? Should it even try? Will younger Latinos come to NMAL just to humor older relatives who need to be reassured of their place in the multicultural pantheon? If Latinos enter a museum dedicated to "the other," if they see a people and a history that is politely given its own space outside of American history, then their money and time will have been wasted and their country will have done them a disservice. But if they walk in seeing themselves as "Latinos" and walk out reminded that they are also quintessential Americans, with equal claim to the privileges and responsibilities of the U.S. as any other group or individual. If they see how the story of Latinos is intertwined and embedded in the story of America, and the future of all Americans, then it will be worth the money and the trouble to build it in the symbolic and cultural center of the nation, where it deserves to be, and where it rightfully belongs. For NMAL to be conceptually justified, it must show Latinos and non-Latinos alike not just where they came from, but also where they are going. They might even find out why Cinco de Mayo is really an American holiday. | <urn:uuid:3fadef28-b221-4c97-90b9-d22acc5deb0b> | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/guy-garcia/national-american-latino-museum_b_864657.html | 2015-07-28T22:37:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042982745.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002302-00181-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.953488 | 2,098 |
The Juuza. That is the name given to those of the 13th Zodiac: the cat people. Seen as a vulgar and contemptuous race, they live a life of seclusion away from human eyes. However, as the end of the Han Dynasty draws near, the rise of the Yellow Scarves has thrown the land of the Three Kingdoms into turmoil. The story begins in a peaceful cat village, whose peaceful life is interrupted when a general, Sousou, and his punitive force press their way into the village, accusing them of being allies with the Yellow Scarves. Discovering the Juuza's natural fighting talent, Sousou forces the Juuza to join his army. Led by the village's strongest fighter: a young woman named Kan'u, the Juuza are swept into the chaos and turmoil of human warfare as the story revisits major events and battles of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Juuzaengi ~Engetsu Sangokuden~ (also romanized as Jyuzaengi or Juuza Engi) is a popular otome game franchise developed by Otomate of Idea Factory and Red Entertainment. It was originally released in Japan in 2012 for Playstation Portable and a sequel Juuzaengi ~Engetsu Sangokuden~ 2 was released in 2014. The two titles have been compiled in a twin pack for both PSP and Play Station Vita.
A manga serialisation began in 2012 with art by Sayo Ichi and an animated 25-minute OVA adaption, subtitled 'Gaiden Youzhou Phantom Night', was released in 2014.
This series contains examples of:
- Adaptation Distillation
- Always Second Best: Kakouton and Kakouen become increasingly frustrated toward Kan'u and the Juuza as she wins battles that they cannot.
- Anime of the Game: An OVA adaption in 2014 retold the events of Kan'u and the Juuza settling in Youzhou
- Ass Kicking Pose: Considering this game is set in a time of war, all the characters including the main heroine gets one.
- Big Brother Worship: Kakouen to Kakouton.
- Bloodless Carnage: Due to the limited sprites and the nature of the game, unless a CG is provided, none of the characters are shown to be bleeding or injured even when they have been dealt the final blow.
- Cat Girl: Kan'u
- Childhood Friend Romance: Chouhi and Kan'u in Chouhi's route.
- Cool Big Sis: Kan'u is this to Chouhi
- Cutting Off the Branches: The sequel continues on from Ryuubi's route only, meaning everything you did to make the other characters fall in love with you are rendered moot. Welcome back to square one.
- Don't You Dare Pity Me!: Kakouton has quite a few of these every time the heroine shows concern towards him.
- Earn Your Happy Ending: In Kakouton's route, not only does he lose an eye before he comes to understand the heroine's worth, but also has to kill his own brother before getting together with Kan'u.
- Interface Spoiler: For Kakouton, no one is really surprised when he loses his eye, considering all official art, blogs, as well as the character profile page draws him with an eyepatch.
- Enemy Mine: The Juuza's loyalty towards Sousou wavers, however there are often times when Kan'u will refer to them for help when they need an army to defeat other threats. Such as against Ryofu in an attempt to retake Joshuu.
- Giver of Lame Names: Kakouton, when he attempted to find another name for the Juuza, suggests Tailed People - even though the Juuza does not actually have tails. He seemed not to have noticed that before then.
- Green-Eyed Monster: Kakouton and Kakouen towards Kan'u when they feel Sousou gives the Juuza more recognition than he gives to them. Kakouton gets better, but Kakouen becomes desperate enough to attempt open murder.
- Little Bit Beastly
- Love Confession: It wouldn't be a very good otome game if it doesn't have a few, would it.
- Multiple Endings
- Not What It Looks Like: The morning after Kakouton falls asleep in Kan'u's room, Sousou runs into him just as he is leaving. He is quick to panick as he protests that it's not what it looks like, although Sousou just smiles knowingly and replies that he doesn't care.
- Oblivious to Love: Kakouton doesn't quite understand nor acknowledge his feelings to Kan'u until the last chapter. Kan'u herself has traits of this as she wonders what the pain in her chest is.
- Older Than They Look: Ryuubi in his child form looks and acts like 7 or so, when in reality he is actually 15.
- Pink Heroine: Kan'u's outfit is pink, as is the background during her fighting C Gs
- Psycho Lesbian: Ryofu is portrayed as one and referred to as Crazy Woman by Chouhi.
- Spell My Name with an "S": Juuzaengi, Jyuzaengi or Juuza Engi?
- The fandom generally uses the Japanese romanisation of the characters' names, but the anime translation group uses the original Chinese romanisation, which are quite different from each other.
- Talking Is a Free Action: Kakouton's confession to Kan'u is in the middle of the battlefield, before Enshou has even been defeated.
- In Kakouton's bad end, he gets quite a lot to say after he is stabbed, although the strain and pain of talking is very evident through the voice acting, and Kakouen did confirm that it would take a while before he dies.
- Tsundere: Kakouton
- Unusual Ears: The Juuza
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I'm very pleased to inform everyone that we will be opening up nominations for the 2013 CMS awards on June 1, 2013. Thanks to the incredible success of last years awards, we're excited to see how things evolve for 2013.
We're also introducing some new categories for this years awards. Here's a full list of the award categories:
- Best Open Source CMS
- Best Free CMS
- Best Small to Midsize Business CMS
- Best Enterprise CMS
- Best eCommerce Solution (New for 2013!)
- Best Social Networking Solution
- Best Hosted Website Builder
- Best Hosted/Cloud Solution (New for 2013!)
- Best Forum Solution (New for 2013!)
We're also including some new awards for Most Innovative in 2013 and others which will be given out as part of the Critics Choice portion of the awards.
Read more about our awards and last year's winners on the Critics Choice CMS Awards page and be sure to check back and stay tuned for the nominations to begin on June 1, 2013.
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National Day of Prayer
Today is The National Day of Prayer! This holiday is celebrated annually on the first Thursday of May. The theme for this year's event is "Lord pour out your love, life, and liberty." The National Day of Prayer is all about communities coming together for group prayer. Send a free National Day of Prayer eCard to share your own personal prayer for today.
This holiday was established in 1952 by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan designated the first Thursday in May as the annual observance of The National Day of Prayer.
Celebrate National Day of Prayer by joining in a virtual prayer session with a local church, with family and friends, or individually. You can learn more about the event here: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/.
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Conference Schedule - Nordic PGDay 2015Back
PostgreSQL for developers
Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 15:45 - 16:35
Room: Falconer 202-203
A 50 minutes advanced SQL session. You had no idea you could do that in SQL, and you didn't expect what I'm showing here to be that much easier in SQL than in whatever your current favorite programming language is.
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The official unveiling of the 2008 Southlake Festival of Trees poster
November 10, 2008
The official unveiling of the 2008 Southlake Festival of Trees poster will take place at First National Bank Southlake Town Square on Thursday, Nov 13, at 5:00 p.m. The bank will be hosting a party from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
On hand will be the women of Greater Southlake Women's Society, A Junior Federated Women's Club promoting the poster and the Sleigh Bell Card (www.sleighbellcard.com). The original artwork "Lighting of the Trees" will be available for preview that evening. The original artwork goes up for auction on Friday evening , November 21, 2008 at the Making Spirts Bright...A Holiday Affair, A VIP party held inconjunction with the Southlake Festival of Trees, presented by Park Place Motorcars Bedford.
Special guest taking part in the festivities is this years poster artist Trish Biddle of Westlake, TX. Ms. Biddle was also the artist for the Kentucky Derby poster in 2008 (www.trishbiddle.com).
We hope that you can join us.
President, Greater Southlake Women's Society
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Trish selected as official artist of the Southlake Festival of Trees
November 3, 2008
The Greater Southlake Womens Society began preparations last summer for their new annual fundraiser, Southlake Festival of Trees in conjunction with Southlake Town Square and the City of Southlake Christmas Tree lighting called Holiday Celebration. Park Place Motor Cars Mercedes Benz of Bedford is the 2008 Presenting Sponsor. This years theme is Making Spirits Bright. This three day spectacular event will take place November 2123 in the heart of Town Square in the former Bombay space. The weekend is full of Christmas festivities, which include a contest of decorated trees. The trees will be voted on by the public and auctioned during the weekend. The proceeds will benefit GSWS philanthropies. Local Official Kentucky Derby artist Trish Biddle is the official artist. A preview Fashion show & luncheon will kick off the event at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008. That evening Making Spirits Bright A Holiday Affair will begin at 7 p.m. featuring Ft. Worth's own celebrity Cowboy Chef Grady Spears. Event Chairwomen are Dawn LaRonde and Denise Lester. Carolyn and Tom Morris are our Honorary Event Chairs.
For more information please contact:
Lisa Pelletier email@example.com 817-966-9661
Greater Southlake Womens Society President
Festival of Trees, Southlake
Greater Southlake Womens Society is a member of The General (GFWC) and Texas Federated Womens Clubs. GFWC.org is an international group of women volunteers with a historic legacy and continuing tradition of community service. Working along side other dedicated club members we enrich the lives of others in our community as well as developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of our volunteers. In the past three years, GSWS has donated over $150,000 to local philanthropies including ArtsNet, Bob Jones Nature Center, Carroll Education Foundation (scholarships), Freedom Flight, Girl Scouts, Metroport Meals on Wheels, Battered Womens Foundation, Summer Santa, TRAIL Foundation of Rocky Top Therapy Center, Christmas is for Children, Cook Childrens Health Foundation, GRACE, Open Arms/ Community Enrichment Center, PKD, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Young Artist of Texas and for the past for 3 years GWSW has been the sponsor of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County, Pink Out Survivor Tent at Frogs for the Cure a TCU football game held in October. | <urn:uuid:43c7ee06-e86e-4e5d-a92a-4cb3b79be4e0> | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | http://www.trishbiddle.com/index.asp?Type=Content&Page=News_20081103 | 2020-10-29T01:14:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107902683.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20201029010437-20201029040437-00678.warc.gz | en | 0.911461 | 796 |
Atomos just released a new firmware update version 8.41 or as they’d like to call it – AtomOS 8.4 for the Sumo HDR production monitor range, which includes the Atomos Sumo19 and the monitor-only Sumo19M version. This latest version builds on the improved blacks and dynamic backlight control of the previous release, adding further improved black levels and screen response.
AtomOS 8.41 for Sumo19/19M also brings full support for the Panasonic AU-EVA1’s 6G-SDI output with audio embedding as well as support for the ARRI Alexa Mini and Amira’s 6G-SDI outputs, plus other 6G cameras and switchers. The Sumo19 gains the same SDI 1 and SDI 2 input selection touchscreen toggle from the Sumo19M.
When used with Panasonic Varicam LT the Sumo19 gains 12-bit Dual Link recording at 4K DCI/UHD 23.98/24/25/29.97p in CinemaDNG, along with Variable Frame Rate support for Dual link 10-bit at 4K DCI/UHD 50/59.94/60 in ProRes or DNxHR recording.
AtomOS 8.41 for Sumo Details
Improved Black Levels and screen response. Now comparable with industry standard Rec.709 OLED/LCD monitors.
Added complete SMPTE 6G SDI compatibility for Audio Embedding, Timecode and start stop trigger enabling full compatibility with
Fixed an issue where the HDR slider value was not saved when using auto HDR Mode.
20% improvement to system start up time.
Improved panel motion response and processing.
Learn more about the new Dynamic Backlight Control on the Sumo19 range in the Atomos video below:
Also, a quick reminder that you can still get a FREE sunhood when you buy a Sumo19 or Sumo19M before December 15th 2017; The Atomos Sumo19/Sumo19M sunhood is a fully collapsible zipper design that securely attaches to the front bezel of the Sumo body via 1/4-20 screws.
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The Classic Tuxedo. This is the default look for most grooms and their groomsman.
However, there are many more options for our men. Our Grooms need to be able to share the spotlight on our special day. And having options really lets them express themselves.
Upscale Black Tuxedo:
Now this is a much better option than the simple tuxedo, shown first. Most tuxedo rental companies offer a wide variety of upscale tuxedos at really reasonable prices. So don’t think its out of your budget. Shop around, find out whose got the best prices. You don’t have to buy the tux. Click Here for an article on renting vs. buying your wedding day tux.
The Ultra Formal Tux:
This is tuxedo is great for the fairytale wedding:) I think it looks best when the bride is in that beautiful Cinderella ballgown. Love it:)
The White Tux:
Ive seen a lot of men go for the white tuxedo, to match the wholesomeness of their bride-to-be. And this is actually a less expensive option. However the white tux isn’t as fashion-forward as I would like.
A Casual Option:
A lot of couples have chosen a more casual setting, giving a relaxed look and feel to their wedding. This khaki suit is a nice look, if that’s what your going for. Ive also seen the groom is a very light khaki pant and vest, but no jacket. Click Here to view one from J.Crew.
The Default Groomsman:
Many couples like the groomsman to match the bridesmaids in a very obvious way. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, its very common and expected. Around here, you can go to Davids Bridal for bridesmaids dresses and then to Men’s Warehouse and get an exact match in vests and ties for the groomsman. That’s great, and I think it works out in most weddings. However, we chose another option.
The Grey Tux:
This is the tuxedo that Quinton and I chose for him and all the groomsman to wear for our wedding. Grey has a really been our favorite. And I think the guys are going to look fantastic:) They will have on periwinkle ties, to coordinate with the bridesmaids.
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A TV news special report tells of law officers, chasing a stolen blue car near Elko, Nevada. From a camera in a helicopter, viewers watch as the car is stopped at a roadblock. The driver, Patrick Crump, is pulled from the car, struggling. An apparent hostage, his wife, is helped into the back seat of a highway patrol car, but a few seconds later the inside of the car is splattered with blood.
Mulder and Scully are in Idaho, on a "domestic terrorism" assignment, checking on large orders of fertilizer that could be used to make bombs. They see a TV news report about Crump, and decide to go to Navada, against orders from their new boss, Assistant Director Kersh. Scully inspects Vickie Crump's body at the morgue. It appears that her ear exploded. Another body has been found in a similar condition, and Scully concludes that the condition may be communicable. She orders full quarantine. Meanwhile, Crump has fallen ill in his jail cell with intense pain in his head. He is put in an ambulance; Mulder follows in his rented car. As the ambulance speeds up, Crump's pain eases. He takes a gun from an officer, stops the ambulance and takes Mulder hostage, ordering him to drive as fast as possible.
When Mulder slows his car for a traffic light, Crump goes into agony. Mulder begins to understand Crump's condition, and avoids an anticipated roadblock. Out of gas, Mulder tries to do a rapid fueling at a gas station, but the pump is turned off, so he and Crump steal another vehicle. He leaves a note behind in the car to tell Scully that the car must not be stopped. Crump thinks he and his wife are victims of a government experiment. In containment suits, Scully and other authorities visit the Crump residence -- a rural mobile home. The Crump's dog, outside on a leash, is agitated and as a blood sample is take from the dog, its ear explodes. Other dead animals are found, but a neighbor lady who is deaf is unharmed. There is some kind of government equipment near the Crump's property.
Entering California, a highway patrol officer on motorcycle hands Mulder a cell phone. Scully tells Mulder that she has learned that the Navy has part of an underground transmitting array for an ultra low frequency radio system running under the Crump property. They had a power surge that morning that disrupted television in four states. Scully theorizes that the surge created a condition in the inner ear that is somehow eased by speed along magnetic lines of force, or some such reason. She will fly ahead of Mulder and meet the car where the highway ends, inserting a needle into Crump's ear to relieve the pressure. Crump agrees, as his only way to survive. But when the car actually arrives, Crump's ear has already exploded and he is dead.
Mulder and Scully are in trouble with Kersh. Even though they may have saved lives to causing the Navy to shut down its low frequency array, they disobeyed FBI orders. Kersh informs them that they no longer investigate X-Files, and they'd better accept it. They go back to investigating "big piles of manure" in their domestic terrorism assignment. | <urn:uuid:b4667418-cd0b-4e11-9da1-9a20a704fb46> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | http://czawadzki.tripod.com/6X02.html | 2017-08-21T19:39:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886109525.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821191703-20170821211703-00442.warc.gz | en | 0.981129 | 678 |
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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has found himself in a real sticky situation!
After already spending time in jail for tax evasion, The Situation reportedly still owes the feds millions in back taxes! What the heck!?
According to a new report from The Sun out on Thursday, the Jersey Shore star still needs to pay the IRS $2.3 million! The debt was listed on documents obtained by the outlet that stated Mike was given an IRS tax lien in April for charges dating between 2010 to 2016.
According to the mag, the 39-year-old owes federal taxes for each of those years except 2014, which a New Jersey clerk also confirmed. Fortunately, it sounds like the MTV personality is planning to pay up. His publicist, Robyn Bordes, told The Sun:
“Michael Sorrentino has been working diligently to comply with his current and past tax obligations, and he will continue to do so.”
It’s interesting to note that the dad’s legal trouble goes back to 2014 when he was hit with federal tax fraud charges — the only year he doesn’t owe the IRS anything. In January 2018, he and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, pleaded guilty to filing falsified tax returns worth $9 million. The Sitch was sentenced to 8 months behind bars.
He checked into prison in January 2019 and was released that September, though he was on probation until last year. At the time of his release, he and his wife Lauren Sorrentino told Page Six:
“We are elated to finally close this chapter of our life. Thank you to our family, friends and fans for the continuous love and support during this time. It brought us so much peace and comfort. We look forward to continuing our life as husband and wife and working on baby situations!”
According to The Sun, on January 13, 2020, the Jersey Shore Family Vacation star paid off $337,693 in restitution for his tax evasion case. His probation then ended in September 2021 (after he finally completed his mandatory community service). He happily revealed on Twitter:
“Probation officer just left!! Community service completed. I’m a free man. Probation is over!! The Comeback is always greater than the Setback.”
And yet, this chapter doesn’t seem so closed yet! It’s unclear how long he has to pay off this lien or what consequences could occur if he doesn’t get the government their money in a timely fashion, but we hope he gets the issue settled ASAP! Especially since he’s already wasted the first few months of his 1-year-old son Romeo‘s life distracted by this mess! Reactions, Perezcious readers?!
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Professional stud extractors for commercial or occasional use
Go through stud extractor set
Metric size extractors
Manufactured from chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability.
Socket type design to remove threaded studs from engine blocks etc. without damaging the thread.
Also removes studs that have had the threads damaged.
Will remove and install studs.
The rollers are the concentric roller bearing type grip.
Supplied in a blow molded storage case for easy storage and transportation.
SET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
- 1 x ratchet spanner 14mm and 17mm
- 4 x stud extractors 6mm / 8mm / 10mm and 12mm
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Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF) is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder characterized by bone marrow fibrosis, splenomegaly, and anemia with nucleated and teardrop-shaped RBCs. The spleen is often very large.
Myelofibrosis may be primary or secondary to a number of hematologic, malignant, and nonmalignant conditions e.g. PRV, ET, hairy cell leukemia, cancer with bone marrow metastases, osteomyelitis and TB.
PMF is more common than secondary myelofibrosis and results from a neoplastic transformation of a multipotent bone marrow stem cell. These PMF progeny cells stimulate bone marrow fibroblasts to secrete excessive collagen.
The disease is usually idiopathic.
In this disorder, marrow fibrosis and extramedullary hemopoiesis (primarily in the liver and spleen) predominate. The fibrosis is probably reactive.
There is anemia with anisocytosis and poikilocytosis and ‘tear drop‘ red cells (dacrocytes). Immature red and white cells in the blood ‘leukoerythroblastic blood film‘. Myeloblasts may be present, even in the absence of acute leukemia.
Serum LDH level is often elevated.
Platelet counts initially may be high, normal, or decreased; however, thrombocytopenia tends to supervene as the disorder progresses.
Bone marrow failure eventually occurs, with consequent anemia and thrombocytopenia.
Rapidly progressive, chemotherapy-incurable acute leukemia (usually M7 AML) develops in about 10% of patients.
- FBC and blood smear.
- Bone marrow examination. Bone marrow aspiration is usually dry. Because demonstration of bone marrow fibrosis is required and fibrosis may not be uniformly distributed, a biopsy should be repeated at a different site if the first biopsy is nondiagnostic.
- Cytogenetic studies of bone marrow are helpful in excluding chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), myelodysplastic syndrome, or other chronic myeloid disorders. However, as mentioned, these studies may be difficult to obtain due to “dry tap” on bone marrow aspirates in over 50% of patients with primary myelofibrosis. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) studies or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay testing for bcr:abl may be helpful in excluding CML (this may also be performed on peripheral blood). FISH studies for abnormalities associated with myelodysplastic syndromes, such as del 7, 7q-, and 5q-, may also be helpful.
- About 50% of patients have a JAK2 mutation. Some have a mutation of the calreticulin gene. Calreticulin (CALR) mutations were recently described in JAK2 and MPL unmutated primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and essential thrombocythemia. Among 254 study patients, 147 (58%) harbored JAK2, 63 (25%) CALR and 21 (8.3%) MPL mutations; 22 (8.7%) patients were negative for all three mutations (triple-negative myelofibrosis), whereas one patient expressed both JAK2 and CALR mutations.
- Serum LDH and uric acid.
- Abdominal USS.
Historically, therapy for primary myelofibrosis was mainly supportive. Patients received transfusions as needed.
Allopurinol for gout prevention.
Thrombocytosis could be managed with hydroxyurea and other palliative agents.
Low-risk, asymptomatic patients may be observed without intervention.
Patients with milder disease may still be treated with supportive therapies.
Ruxolitinib (Jakafi), a JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, is the first chemotherapeutic agent to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of myelofibrosis.
Androgens, splenectomy, chemotherapy, and splenic embolization and radiation therapy have been used for palliation.
Temporary use of low-dose corticosteroids may relieve symptoms.
For younger patients with advanced disease, allogeneic stem cell transplantation may be beneficial. Nonmyeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation has been successfully used even in older patients.
Although thalidomide and lenalidomide can alleviate anemia in myelofibrosis, their use is limited by their respective potential to cause peripheral neuropathy and myelosuppression. Pomalidomide is a second-generation thalidomide analogue with reduced toxicity and enhanced anticancer and immunological activity.
- The median survival is 5 yr from the onset, but variation is wide; some patients have a rapidly progressing disorder with short survival and some have a delay in initial diagnosis.
- Unfavorable prognostic markers include Hb < 10 g/dL, history of transfusions, leukocytosis and leukopenia, and platelet count < 100,000/μL.
- Patients in the least favorable risk group usually survive < 1 yr.
- No treatment reverses or controls the underlying process except for allogeneic stem cell transplant.
Mesa RA, Verstovsek S, Cervantes F, Barosi G, Reilly JT, Dupriez B, et al. Primary myelofibrosis (PMF), post polycythemia vera myelofibrosis (post-PV MF), post essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis (post-ET MF), blast phase PMF (PMF-BP): Consensus on terminology by the international working group for myelofibrosis research and treatment (IWG-MRT). Leuk Res. 2007 Jun. 31(6):737-40.
Klampfl T, Gisslinger H, Harutyunyan AS, Nivarthi H, Rumi E, Milosevic JD, et al. Somatic mutations of calreticulin in myeloproliferative neoplasms. N Engl J Med. 2013 Dec 19. 369(25):2379-90.
Nangalia J, Massie CE, Baxter EJ, Nice FL, Gundem G, Wedge DC, et al. Somatic CALR mutations in myeloproliferative neoplasms with nonmutated JAK2. N Engl J Med. 2013 Dec 19. 369(25):2391-405.
Verstovsek S, Mesa RA, Gotlib J, Levy RS, Gupta V, DiPersio JF, et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ruxolitinib for myelofibrosis. N Engl J Med. 2012 Mar 1. 366(9):799-807.
Gangat N, Caramazza D, Vaidya R, et al. DIPSS plus: a refined Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System for primary myelofibrosis that incorporates prognostic information from karyotype, platelet count, and transfusion status. J Clin Oncol. 2011 Feb 1. 29(4):392-7. | <urn:uuid:6ccf2c4a-23ff-40c5-a067-52d98272d342> | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | https://askhematologist.com/primary-myelofibrosis/ | 2019-12-08T13:56:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540510336.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20191208122818-20191208150818-00046.warc.gz | en | 0.840955 | 1,576 |
Anyone else buy any of the new 52 titles from DC? I just picked up the new Animal Man by Jeff Lemure and it's absolutely GREAT! I'm hearing quite good things about several of the other titles as well....apparently more readers than speculators are buying them and they're selling out! I'm getting the new Men At War one (updated Sgt. Rock) and I may try Batman and Superman as well...not sure what else! | <urn:uuid:13a744dc-6d08-4100-aab6-856e8685bf08> | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | http://forum.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?156948-Thoughts-on-the-New-52&p=1908418 | 2015-08-04T23:53:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042992543.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002312-00045-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.976242 | 91 |
Consumers are increasingly driven by nutrition when shopping for food, according to the Food Marketing Institute 2018. The study polled grocery shoppers and showed that they have increased their purchases of fresh foods. That number continues to grow, with 32% of shoppers reporting that they are buying more foods based on nutritional components, compared to the past few years. Consumers have also switched from a preference in Organic to choosing brands that highlight Natural ingredients. Fresh food sales are growing ad double the rate as total food and beverage products.
It is important when choosing a CPG broker to represent your natural brand to realize that the easiest path is not always the best one. Going with a national broker solution can be simpler for your accounting or corporate team but it won't help you increase your sales and distribution in the natural and fresh categories like we can. Don't be a victim of diluted national brokerage services. Make a decision that will give you instant results and help you discover what best in class food brokerage really is. | <urn:uuid:d742fb51-a9a1-44e1-ba1f-3b71e6c77f2f> | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | https://www.starbrokerage.com/post/healthygrocerytrend | 2020-04-06T15:14:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371637684.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406133533-20200406164033-00269.warc.gz | en | 0.96494 | 197 |
Understanding the links between social protection and migration in low- and middle-income countries
This discussion paper was originally published via the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
The drivers of migration are complex, multi-layered, and context specific. Such drivers include, for instance, the need to manage a broad range of socioeconomic risks and livelihood changes, including job loss, old-age, and childrearing. Migration can occur when environments rife with such risks and with limited social and economic prospects, inequality, political and economic insecurity, conflict, violence, and human rights abuses meet the desire for change.
But even under dire circumstances, migration may not always be the outcome. First, most people have no aspiration to migrate, while others do not have the capacity to migrate even though they may wish to do so. Aspirations to migrate are realized when a number of factors align, including access to a social network that can enable migration pathways, the funds to pay for the costs, and the knowledge and skills required to navigate every step of the way.
Second, in the face of dire livelihood challenges, migration may not even be the only option available to people. Instead, they may opt to manage livelihood risks in other ways. One policy area of particular – and growing – interest is social protection, the range of publicly-mandated actions that seek to address risk and vulnerability, often among poor and near-poor households, such as pensions, child benefits, unemployment benefits, or public works programmes. Given the important role played by risk in the decision to migrate, access to social protection can affect the decision to migrate. | <urn:uuid:18e41f0f-e3ec-4c5c-9882-7b6b7b291725> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mideq.org/en/resources-index-page/links-social-protection-migration/ | 2023-09-29T19:48:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510528.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929190403-20230929220403-00540.warc.gz | en | 0.948927 | 329 |
What is your definition of art? What is your definition of an artist?
Asked by SpatzieLover (24026 ) March 24th, 2011
After this question yesterday, I began wondering just what other Flutherers criteria were when they use the words “Art” or “Artist”.
What is definitely art in your eyes?
What is not?
Who is an artist?
Who is not?
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Autumn traditions: Dexter Cider Mill
Summer’s fading fast, and it truly feels like fall. Each year since I’ve been in Ann Arbor, I’ve taken a trip to the Dexter Cider Mill sometime in September or October. People travel here in all sorts of methods – driving, biking, or even canoeing. Time has really sped up these last few years, with a year passing before I even realize it. When I try to think back of the last time I went apple-picking with friends, I’m always shocked by the realization that it was a whole year ago. I appreciate these yearly traditions more, now that we are all getting so busy and have to actively make plans. So without further ado, I present a local favorite, the Dexter Cider Mill.
Reportedly the oldest continuously operating cider mill in Michigan, the Dexter Cider Mill hasn’t changed much over the years. They still only take cash/check, although in recent years they have set up an ATM. Working out of what seems most similar to a farm and garage, with a little bucket on a pulley that transports goodies from the upstairs to the downstairs, the Cider Mill is very rustic. They have much more than just donuts and cider, with all different sorts of honey and cheese.
The donuts are always warm and perfect, with just enough cinnamon sugar goodness. The cider is sweet and refreshing, and tastes even better when heated up on a brisk day. I love all the vintage objects scattered throughout the store – everything from old apple peelers on the wall to the still-in-use 100-year-old equipment. The line goes out the door, but it moves quickly!
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On May 14, the Ukrainian gambling market came into life once more with the Billionaire Kiev casino re-opening. The Intercontinental Hotel housed the land-based betting house in its basement.
Covering around 507 square meters, the casino comprises five varying gaming halls with sixteen gambling tables. Gamers can access Russian poker, blackjack, roulette, 3-card poker, ultimate poker, and Texas poker. Also, the casino boasts over 50 slots machines from renowned manufacturers such as Novomatic, IGT (International Game Technology), and EGT (Euro Games Technology).
Within the casino, premium and loyal customers access various VIP lounges. The Billionaire Casino Company owns the land-based betting facility, employing more than 150 staff.
Keep in mind that the Billionaire Casino claimed the first re-certification as the country reversed gambling probation. Ukraine banned gambling in 2009 after a fire in a gaming hall in Dnipro saw nine individuals dying. Ukraine legalized gambling activities again after nearly a decade in 2020 July.
Customer service director Andrey Parkhomenko stated that the casino expects gamers from Ukraine and other nations. The director assures clients that they will get what a premium gaming establishment can deliver. Casino gamblers would enjoy first-class gambling services. Moreover, Billionaire casino plans to add upgrades to ensure pleasure and comfort for gamers.
Billionaire casino hostess Ann Klimenko said that their roles make them the first ones to interact with guests. They record all the necessary information about the guest. After that, the hostel escorts the guests to the gaming hall. The best thing is that gamers can enjoy the services through their favorite language. The casino’s staff communicate in English, Ukrainian, Russia, and Turkish.
At the moment, casino enthusiasts can expect more establishments to re-open their gambling services. The Ukraine Gambling Association leader Anton Kucukhizde declared that four casinos in Odesa, Lviv, and Kyiv are ready to resume their operations.
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The implemented law came with varying approaches for casino licenses. Those planning to run casinos in Kyiv, the country’s capital, will pay 3.8 million pounds ($4.5 million). For other parts of the nation, the fees are 2.2 million pounds ($2.6 million). Also, casinos need to pay a 12.5% standardized gambling tax on their revenues from table games and slot machines.
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BOARD POLICY #10
Safe, Caring and Respectful Learning and Working Environment
March 30, 2021, June 14, 2022
The Board is committed to establishing and maintaining a welcoming, caring, culturally respectful, and emotionally safe learning and working environment for all members of the school community. This includes protecting the rights set out in the Alberta Human Rights Act (also referenced or enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Alberta Education Act) that protect against discrimination on the basis of any of the following grounds:
- Religious beliefs;
- Gender identity;
- Physical disability;
- Mental disability;
- Place of origin;
- Marital status;
- Source of income;
- Family status; and
- Sexual orientation.
All students and staff have the right to learn and work in an environment that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, respect, and recognition of diversity. To this end, the Board is committed to providing an environment that:
- supports the positive mental health of students and staff.
- is free from harassment, bullying, discrimination, and violence.
It is the collective responsibility of all those involved with the division including trustees, employees, students, parents/guardians, volunteers, and visitors to create and maintain positive cultures within our schools and other educational settings.
- Students, staff, volunteers, and trustees shall adhere to their respective Codes of Conduct and school codes of conduct.
- The Safe and Caring School Policy will be respected and supported by all students, staff, volunteers, and trustees
- This policy covers behavior not only at Division schools but also at any school-related functions. This applies whether contact is face-to-face, by phone, fax, e-mail, Social media, or Intranet, or by any other means of communication and includes but is not limited to threatening, harassing, intimidating, assaulting, or bullying, in any way, any person within the school community including aggressive behaviours such as “cyber” hate messaging and websites created in the student’s home, in cyber cafes or other settings.
- To create, maintain and address concerns relating to threats, bullying, harassment, safety, and/or intimidation, such incidents must be identified and reported. The Board encourages reporting to a safe adult or in the case of an employee, to the person identified in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and AP 407: Public Interest Disclosure Act (Whistleblower Protection).
- The Board supports the establishment of student organizations and student-led activities that promote equality and non-discrimination, including but not limited to gay-straight alliances, queer-straight alliances, diversity clubs, anti-racism clubs, and anti-bullying clubs.
Palliser School Division is a public body bound by the provisions of the Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act. Any disclosure of personal information must be done in accordance with this Act.
This policy serves as a foundation policy to setting overarching, high-level direction to a set of comprehensive administrative procedures as listed in the References section.
Scope and Limitations of Superintendent:
Information and Monitoring Requirements:
All complaints coming forward will be documented and recorded in Board minutes.
Alberta Human Rights Act, Sections 3(1), 4, 5, 7, 8
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 15(1)
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Ex-Aberdeen youngster Dean Campbell was chuffed to net his first goal for Barrow and said he had no nerves about stepping up to take a penalty.
With his side trailing 1-0 to 10-men Newport County, Campbell confidently dispatched a spot kick 21 minutes from time on Saturday to earn Barrow a point and maintain their decent start to the season having collected 12 points from the first seven games.
The former Dons youth academy graduate joined Barrow on a two-year deal earlier this summer after leaving Aberdeen at the end of his contract.
Campbell, who scored once in 75 appearances for the Reds has already had a taste of English football, having helped Stevenage to promotion from the fourth tier in a season-long loan in 2022/23.
However, the Bridge of Don-born player's most memorable moment for the Boro came back in January when he netted a dramatic winner to dump Premier League club Aston Villa out of the FA Cup.
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But after opening his account for his new team on Saturday, Campbell reveals he was super confident about finding the back of the net from 12-yards.
Speaking to the club's website after the game, he said: "I am really happy with that. I felt confident having scored my last couple (of penalties) so I was able to stick it away and I am delighted to contribute to the team.
"I wasn't really nervous as I was confident in my ability to stick it to one side and make a good connection, so I was happy with that."
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"My favourite books remind us that reality can and should be hacked. We usually change the world using the rules that currently exist, but we can also raise ourselves above the playing field and change the rules themselves. They are all arbitrary, having been written by people just like us. How does one become conscious of the way in which our world has been modelled, and empowered enough to rewrite the rules? By reading books like these."
1. Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by R Buckminster Fuller
Bucky Fuller's most concise and compelling argument for how humankind might be able to survive and transcend its own compulsion for increased industrialisation and economic growth - through new, more consciously executed industrialisation and economic growth! His brief history of how the 'great pirates' dominated global politics and economics for centuries, installing puppet monarchs and harnessing the resources of entire nations goes a long way towards demonstrating the relationship between power and perception..
2. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind by Julian Jaynes
Jaynes makes a good case for the theory that human beings, in an earlier state of brain evolution, used to 'hear' the voice of God. What makes this book so interesting to me is less the idea that two parts of the brain used to converse with one another in this fashion, but that real human beings experienced reality in such a fundamentally different way than we do - and that equally profound shifts in our perspective could be occurring right now. How can we tell if the ways in which we conceive of things differ from the conceptions of our parents, much less our ancestors? And is this just a change in perception??
3. Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson
Bob has been a friend and mentor of mine for 20 years. Longer, actually, because I experienced his extraordinarily-narrated journey into cosmic consciousness when I was just a kid. This book chronicles the great quest to find the underlying order of our reality - and the many perils along this path of inquiry. Cosmic Trigger is at once startling, terrifying, reassuring, and life-affirming. It is a guided tour through the regions of mind that most people never get to, told in a way that forces you to reconsider your relationship to, well, everything.
4. Chaos and Cyber Culture by Timothy Leary
This might not be Timothy's very best book, but if you have to choose just one, Chaos and Cyber Culture sums up a whole lot of his thinking about technologies - chemical, digital, and intellectual. Leary, also a profound personal influence on me, believed that expanding consciousness required an almost revolutionary mindset. Getting smarter also means challenging stupidity by daring to question 'authority.' New tools, from psychedelics to computers, become consciousness weapons in the battle for a more cooperative global thought experiment.
5. Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic by Bertolt Brecht
Brecht was a German playwright who developed something called "the alienation effect". His idea was that people shouldn't be wrapped up in the plot of a play; rather, they should be made conscious of the fact that they are watching a play all the time. Only then will they have the presence of mind to consider actions to take in the real world. Although Brecht's passions were largely political, his techniques were cosmic. His plays were 'meta'-theatre, in which meaning was transmitted outside the rules of storytelling.
6. Mindstorms by Seymour Papert
Papert understands developing minds, and broke all models for how children should be introduced to computers and technology. His LOGOS computer language, developed for kids, is responsible for introducing thousands of today's programmers to the freedom to create underlying software development. His explanations of how information can be transmitted to students in ways that allow them build concepts for themselves are invaluable to anyone in education.
7. Exodus in The Five Books of Moses (Fox translation)
Exodus is the story of how people break free of slavery. If we can understand this myth in the way it was most likely intended, it becomes a terrific allegory for the way we enslave ourselves through the worship of false gods. The 'plagues' are not attacks on a foreign people, but the desecration of Gods whom everyone worshipped. This is not the story of liberation from a place, but a state of mind: people who build pyramids are slaves.
8. The Turbulent Mirror by John Briggs and F David Peat
This is my own personal favourite book explaining fractals and chaos. Because it's easy. Anyone who missed the chaos craze or still wonders why ravers talk so much about fractals can read this short, illustrated text and then understand more about these subjects than most. This is the book I read before writing Cyberia, and it was what forced me to connect my observations of culture and consciousness with the insights of mathematicians.
9. The Invisibles by Grant Morrison et al
Grant's work is about the ongoing battle between the forces of chaos and those of order. This comic book series is about a band of young, sexy chaos magicians who mean to overturn an oppressive consensus reality. Grant understands magic, for real, and uses this engaging comic book series to teach his more clever readers how to direct their energy towards whatever ends they choose. This comic changed the way millions of young people think about the rules.
10. Systems of Survival by Jane Jacobs
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Wessex Tourist Guides is an association of professionally qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides working across the south of England in Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We will help you to make the most of your trip to the south of England.
Over a thousand years ago, before England became a united country, Wessex was a separate Kingdom with its heartland in this central southern area. Under rulers such as King Alfred the Great in the 9th century Wessex became an important centre of learning and culture. In the late 1800s the name Wessex was popularised again by Dorset author, Thomas Hardy, who set his novels here.
Wessex today is an affectionate name for a region in which you can enjoy all that is best of the English countryside and coast: pretty villages, lively towns and cities, stately homes and gardens, cathedrals and castles. There are two World Heritage sites to explore (Stonehenge/Avebury and the Jurassic Coast) and plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, walking, cycling and water sports.
Two World Heritage sites – Stonehenge/Avebury and the Jurassic Coast. Two National Parks – the South Downs and New Forest. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester. Literary connections, rural landscapes, maritime history, picturesque towns and villages. The South of England has it all!
As President of the Wessex Tourist Guides, I am delighted to provide a Welcome on this website. I hope it will encourage you to explore this beautiful corner of the south of England and to use a Blue Badge guide to enhance your visit.
My family lives on the Minterne Estate in Dorset where, in common with other Wessex attractions, we are finding many ways in which to enhance the experience for our visitors in the post Covid era.
By working differently, we are adapting to the new paradigm. We hope that you will visit our world-class attractions, such as the Jurassic coastline, Stonehenge, Portsmouth, Salisbury Cathedral and the New Forest to mention but a few.
In addition, we have many stunning gardens which offer peace, tranquility and stability in a changing world. Throughout Wessex we are proud to have outstanding regional restaurants which use delicious local produce.
To make your visit special, do use one of our professional Blue Badge Tour Guides, who will be delighted to show you both the popular, and the hidden treasures of Wessex.
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Reserve Bank of India, Department of Information Technology, Central Office, Mumbai invites applications from eligible & result-oriented candidates for the post of Chief Executive Officer. Interested Candidates can send their dully filled application form on or before 15th February, 2016. Further detailed information are mentioned below.
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At the risk of revealing myself as the miserable grinch that I really am, can the record please state what a complete load of marketing horseshit I think Valentine's Day has evolved into?
Don't get me wrong, I am not at all against people showing their love for each other. Hearing that my grandfather used to put a rose from the garden on my grandmother's breakfast tray on Valentine's Day, I think is beautiful. But I'm sorry, when the Chicago Tribune is saying stuff like, 'Maybe you're not ready for an engagement ring. And heart-shaped necklaces are so predictable. Why not tell her you'll love her till the end of time with a watch covered in flowers? Or maybe you just need to spell it out for her—in an arty way', it just makes me want to kill myself slowly.
A CBS 60 Minutes journalist discovered stuff saying, 'Say Valentine, be mine with a GE steam iron” … “Say it with pizza” … “Nothing says I love you like a new multi-cycle washer.” Another ad disagreed, claiming: “Nothing says I love you like our succulent veal parmigiana.” Not to mention: “Surprise your Valentine with Monroe shock absorbers.”
We will commercialise any day on the calendar and say any shit whatsoever if it will move stock.
I remember a woman telling me very proudly that her husband gave her a convertible on Valentine's Day. I wanted to weep. And not because I was envious.
It seems we've strayed along way from the times when people used to celebrate it with cards, chocolate and wild flowers. There are loads of different stories around about how it evolved, I think one of my personal favourites is the one where Roman Emperor Claudius II allegedly ordered that all young men remain single cause he thought this would grow a good strong army, believing that married men made rubbish soldiers. The priest Valentine thought this idea sucked so went about secretly performing marriage ceremonies for young men. When I-Have-An-Army-Of-Horny-Stallions-Hear-Me-Roar-Claudius found out about this he decided it was 'off with his head' for poor old Valentine. The story goes that Valentine got the hots for the jailer's daughter and the evening before he was to be topped Valentine wrote the first valentine to the jailer's daughter. It was a note that read 'From your Valentine'.
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1. Misguided Youth
Who, exactly: This posse at top is clearly up to no good…wearing their backwards caps and using their boom-boxes as bongo drums, flagrantly disregarding a boom-box’s original use. The hooligans at bottom deign to dance on a roof.
Why: Because they are growing boys.
2. People With Briefcases
Who, exactly: Professionals who are very good at Windows 95.
Why: Because they must feed their misguided youth children.
3. People in the Same Room as People With Briefcases
Who, exactly: Whomever is in the right place at the right time.
Why:This cleaning woman knew the moment she saw this briefcase-wielding man that CHICKEN!!!!!
4. Government Employees
Who, exactly: Police men, postal workers.
5. Senior Citizens
Who, exactly: Your grandparents, old ladies who take up the whole block while walking too slow.
Why: Chicken because it is cheap. Tonight, because who knows about tomorrow.
6. Average Joes: The Backbone of America
Who, exactly: Your jovial neighborhood newsstand guy, truck drivers, waiters.
Why: Because everyone likes chicken.
7. Over-Excited Real Estate Brokers
Who, exactly: Hard-working people who know how to close a sale.
Why: Because celebrating a good day at work is nothing without chicken.
8. Motorcycle Chicks
Who, exactly: Tori from Saved by the Bell.
Why: ‘Cause she finds Chicken Tonight’s concept badass: if you’re gonna live for today, you might as well live for tonight. With chicken.
9. Your Neighborhood Grocers
Who, exactly: Cultural stereotypes.
Why: Because they sell Chicken Tonight in their store? It’s just in aisle three, next to the Hamburger Helper.
10. People Willing to Make Fools of Themselves in Public
Who, exactly: This crazy lady.
Why: She has no idea. She doesn’t even know she’s in a Chicken Tonight commercial.
11. Your Mom
Who, exactly: YOUR MOM.
Why: Because it is a universally accepted truth that moms like chicken.
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During this ebook, Pascal Costantini offers a full of life and fantastically readable account of ten years of efforts by way of a small staff of funding analysts to discover a competent, sensible and implementable technique for valuing and choosing stocks. the results of their attempt is an unique funding technique known as CROCI (Cash go back on Capital Invested), top defined as a edition of the industrial revenue version. For over a decade now, Costantinis crew at Deutsche financial institution has been utilizing this valuation software each time it has needed to take a view at the pricing of an fairness asset, be it a industry, a zone or someone sharein different phrases, each operating day, because it is that this teams task to recommend institutional traders on fairness valuation. Costantini describes intimately, followed through concrete examples within the type of charts and graphs, the fitting funding result of the particular implementation of the CROCI strategy within the international fairness markets due to the fact 1996. Readers will take pleasure in taking this trip with Costantini to work out how and why the version used to be constructed, verify the result of ten years of tangible implementation and degree the successes of utilizing this version in inventory opting for and portfolio development. This booklet also will make it effortless for them to work out how the CROCI procedure can be utilized effectively by way of others now and within the future.The publication is split into 4 elements. the 1st half is a evaluate and dialogue of the basics of funding research. the second one half is devoted to the development of monetary facts, with the only aim of calculating an economically significant asset a number of and relative go back, the mix of which supplies an fiscal PE ratio, the authors major inventory choice software. whereas the commercial revenue version isn't precisely new, it's nonetheless principally overlooked by way of the funding group. In essence, it does 3 issues: it calculates the true sum of money, or price created by means of a enterprise; it compares the industry price of an asset to an approximation of its alternative worth; and it assumes that the previous will converge to the latter throughout the arbitrage of traders and capital companies. The 3rd half is devoted to the research of financial info, and the final half offers with the particular implementation of the CROCI financial revenue version, together with actual existence examples. This ultimate half additionally discusses the best way to use the output of the CROCI version with person shares, after which with funding portfolios.-Techniques are in response to the authors functionality list at Deutsche financial institution given that 1996-Based on virtually ten years of proprietary wisdom and implementation of those techniques-Factual illustrations of the result of the valuation ideas are supplied at each one step
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Slightly above the cost of capital) and an average growth in capital invested of 4 per cent since 1989. This is exactly what you would expect; a valueadded commodity business such as aluminium should return a bit more than the cost of capital and grow like world GDP. If this is a growth investment, then what is an investment in Google? Occasionally, some investors (not always purposely disparaging) enquire whether the CROCI philosophy of investing might not be ‘just a value approach’. They must wish they had not asked, because this is one of CROCI’s pet subjects, and the answer can be quite lengthy.
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Also notice that in v. 14 that four of the five categories of animals mentioned back in Genesis 1:21-25 are brought on board. The fifth category, sea creatures, could remain alive outside the ark.
It took Noah a week to load up. Scripture states that after a week, the Lord shut them in. Great protection! Forty days and forty nights it rained. Notice in vv. 11-12 that water comes from both directions, below the ground on up, and from the sky on down. World wide disaster! Could this explain many issues regarding dinosaurs, fossils, sedimentary rock and other strange finds? Many scientists believe so. The waters flooded the earth for 150 days! All perished except those in the ark.
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Sexy Summer with Lila Nikole Bikinis and Kruzin Shoes. From Swim Miami Runway shows with backstage designer interview. We found out that Lila started as a graphic designer and it shows on her amazing prints.
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The “Casa Apelio” Guesthouse is located in the region of Los Yébenes, where you can visit famous Manchego cheese factories, we have a bar restaurant which offers typical dishes. We also have free Wi-Fi connection in all our facilities.
The Guesthouse has the capacity for 26 people distributed in 14 rooms, 12 of which are doubles and two of which are singles. For a better comfort, we have cradles for the babies of the family. Our bedrooms have full bathrooms, television and air-conditioning system.
Extra folding bed
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los yébenes cuisine
The regional gastronomy awards “Miguel de Cervantes 2016” have recognized our excellent cuisine, innovation and quality, always linked with the tradition. In the traditional cooking category, our “Casa Apelio” restaurant in Los Yébenes, in Los Montes de Toledo district, has received the first prize for our partridge salad. As the
If you are looking for a place to eat, our Guesthouse-Restaurant in Los Yébenes, located in the region of Los Montes de Toledo, it is a place where the good hunting abounds, our dishes are made of the pieces which are hunted in the surroundings: Venison, white beans with partridge, venison grilled or in sauce, and above all of that the partridge, stewed or pickled, and always fresh from the field. Additionally, in the “Casa Apelio” Guesthouse – Restaurant you will enjoy the best entrecote and organic beef steaks brought directly from excellent ranchers of our region, we also have special weekend menus to make your experience unique.
We have the best homemade food. And as we mentioned before we can’t stop recommending our partridge salad, a good Manchego cheese, Castilian soup or white beans soup.
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Thanks to our home food and to our more than 80 years of experience, the most influential websites like TripAdvisor rate us as a number 1 of all restaurants in Los Yébenes, in Los Montes de Toledo, thanks to the opinions of our customers.
“I recommend this place to everyone who goes to Los Yébenes. They are hunting meat specialist; you’ll receive
“Everything is perfect. Hunting cooking as it used to be. Everything we tried was homemade and delicious. And the waitress was really kind.”
“White beans with partridge and bread crumbs and then we tried venison in sauce and stewed partridge and for the
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Malaysia is the second largest oil and gas producer in Southeast Asia, with proven oil reserves of 3.7 billion barrels and proven natural gas reserves of 38.5 Tcf as of 2013. Its western coast runs alongside the Strait of Malacca, a significant energy corridor linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans, while the eastern part of the nation contains the states of Sabah and Sarawak. Nearly all Malaysia’s oil is produced from offshore fields. These are located on a continental shelf comprising the Malay basin in the west and the Sarawak and Sabah basins in the east. Major companies active in Malaysia’s oil and gas industry are national oil company Petronas, ExxonMobil and Shell.
Electrical engineering deals with the study, design, development and testing of electronics and electrical equipment. Engineers in this field can specialize in several sub-disciplines such as power, controls, electronics, instrumentation, communications and more. It is a broad field that spans the industry and requires in-depth knowledge of electronic theory, mathematics, CAD systems, reading schematics and circuit layout. | <urn:uuid:e8648e1a-5589-436b-a1bf-241580d3daf3> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | https://www.rigzone.com/oil/jobs/regional/far-east/my-malaysia/electrical-engineering-589/ | 2018-01-18T06:11:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887067.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118051833-20180118071833-00228.warc.gz | en | 0.930355 | 230 |
Brisbane Racing Carnival - Robert Heathcote
Taking on the Best Horse in the World (Peter Moody's Blac Caviar)- local Queensland Trainer Robert Heathcote knows what it's like to train a top sprinter. Contesting many of the famous group races throughout the Brisbane Racing Carnival, we wish Robert the best of luck with his Carnival runners in the 2011 Channel Seven Brisbane Raing Carnival
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All aboard! The mock pirate ship that sank during a fierce winter storm is back on the low seas of Big Bear Lake.
“We restored the entire ship bow to stern, from the waterline to the top deck,” said Loren Hafen, owner of the Big Bear Pirate Ship.
The popular tourist attraction, a one-third-scale replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon, takes 90-minute summer cruises on Big Bear Lake ($22 for adults and $14 for children). The 43-foot vessel can also be rented for children’s birthday parties, weddings and other special events.
In the winter storm, the vessel's portside hull suffered significant damage. The storm sank the ship, causing the tie-down ring to rip out of the hull and creating a large hole. Besides the restored hull, the pirate ship has two new motors and a renewed cabin.
Hafen said the vessel, also known as the Time Bandit, dates to 1968 and was a backyard project by a father and son in San Diego. In 1980 the ship was purchased by Homemade Films for Terry Gilliam’s movie “Time Bandits.” After a stint as a tour boat in Newport Beach, it was brought to Big Bear in 1998.
The vessel is moored at Holloway’s Marina, 398 Edgemoor Road in Big Bear Lake. Walk-ups welcome, but reservations are recommended; (909) 866-5706
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Suspension improvements are a very interesting mix of science, opinions, wives-tales and black magic. Some people are as passionate about this as politics and religion so......keep in mind this is JUST my opinion.
Warning: This is long and kinda "bloggy" If you want just the basic facts, scroll down till you see this:
Now for the history............
First you'll have to decide how you want the bike to ride. Some people are interested in comfort, others want their long-travel DualSport to handle like a Ducati race bike and are willing to pay the price for this when going off-road (ouch). Some people can ride with long-travel DS suspension and to some it seems like the bike is misbehaving. You have to decide what works for you and what doesn't.
My "OMG moment" happened when I was able to ride Jonah Streets 07 Dakar racer. For those of you that don't remember, this was a modded KTM 525 with suspension done by SuperPlush in San Francisco. The premise here was COMFORT and the ability to finish a 2 week long race that beats the crap out of everything and everyone. Anyways.....the suspension on this bike was a revalation for me. It surprised me because it was so soft but still controlled. It would bottom (gently) landing from about 4 feet of air but it absorbed everything short of that in a very controlled way. My AfricaAlp felt like a stiffly sprung POS after riding this bike.
So, what I've been trying to achieve is a ride that is as close to this as I can get. It will let me go at a reasonable pace off-road and will keep me in control and not beat me up. I AM STILL WORKING ON THIS.
I had the AfriceAlp set up with XR650 fork legs and a 27 mm spacer under the stock AT rear shock. It looked like this:
This isn't a great photo but I'm using it to give you an idea of the relationship between the crank center-line and the axle center-lines and amount of air (ground clearance) under the bashplate.
To be fair to all those using this set-up I had not yet had the forks revalved and was still using the stock XR spring with a larger preload spacer to get the correct front sag/ride height. I rode the bike for about 7000 miles like this. The bike didn't do anything scary. It cornered well on the pavement and went into the rough stuff fairly slowly but with caution. Off-road, I could never get rid of a slightly top heavy feeling and there was a genereal "oh-shit" feeling whenever anything got "interesting". I noticed I was shying away from any kind of steepish/loose climb because the bike was so tall that once it got just a bit away from vertical is was very difficult to dab and correct. (I'm 6'1" and 185, thinish but in good enough shape to hang with the young guys on fires). Riding on gravel or dirt roads I was always kinda tippy-toeing around corners because the bike felt very uncomfortable turning on the throttle and sliding the back end around. There was a feeling of trying to high-side if you entered a corner like a half-miler downshifting and using the rear brake to get the bike a bit sideways. I was just about to spend over $1000 on suspension valving and a new rear shock.
Then, a Suzuki DR750 came up for sale and the suspension money got diverted into another bike. Yeah, it was worth it:
I started riding this beast around and it was so easy. Less suspension travel than the AfricaAlp on paper but, wow, it was much better balanced off-road. I could pivot it around the front wheel on the throttle and it never felt like it wanted to toss me over the high-side. I started riding it more and more and the AfricaAlp less and less (no, not just because the Suzuki was new....well, maybe a little). I spent a lots of evenings in the garage with a beer in hand just looking at the Africa Alp and wondering what should be done. I admitted that the bike LOOKED great (in the "I just rode the Dakar" genre) but didn't WORK like I wanted. A change was needed but I wasn't sure where to go. Is more travel the answer or should I go back to the standard geometry and try to get the best control I could?
In the middle of May, I got a PM here on ADVrider from Don Richardson and a company called Ricor Racing Shocks. http://store.ricorshocks.com/
Don said he was developing a new concept in suspension improvement for older forks that used damper rods. He had read that I had a Transalp and wanted assistance in developing his product for Transalps and Africa Twins. The product is called an "Intiminator" (yeah, I know....but it was developed first for Harley riders so using that name isn't really that surprising and after using the name for a while the "patches and badges" image kinda fades). He offered to let me use the product free of charge if I would give it a fair test and post the test results in the Transalp forum.
I guess this was what I needed to get me motivated to change the AfricaAlp back to a more standard suspension set-up. I accepted Don's offer. He asked that I ship my stock TA forks to him for testing. I did that and while the shipping and building was taking place, I started taking steps to bring the suspension back to stock. So, jack up the bike, replace triple clamps, reconfigure ignition switch, replace front wheel bearings (to accept the smaller TA front axle), remove spacer from rear shock and readjust rear pre-load and sag.
I installed the Intiminators with the stock springs (.5kg/mm), set the preload on the springs and went riding.
I found the bike very much improved. The top-heavy feeling was gone. I could turn the bike with the throttle again and kick the back end out on corner entry on gravel and graded dirt. The front wheel felt so planted it gives much more confidence to sliding the rear around.
With the improvement in front wheel traction. You can use a LOT of front brake on corner entry without the front wheel feeling like it's going to slide. Corner speeds through bumpy corners are much faster with improved control (both on asphalt and off-road). The front wheel ignores those "corrogated" bumps the cars put into gravel roads. I'd actually recommend the Intiminators as a "safety" feature for a stock bike. It will let you brake a lot later into a bumpy corner with no loss of control. If you're leaned way over and the corner gets bumpy the bike doesn't go wide or change lines it just keeps on turning. It's very very nice.
Brake dive was very much reduced so the bike is easier to set up for those squared-off-pivot-around-the-front-wheel corners that are so much fun with a heavy bike on a dirt road.
I thought the valving could be a bit softer and Ricor responded quickly with another set of valves with different shims along with a "tuning" kit that included a tool to disassemble the valve and a package of many different sized valve shims.
The bike now looks like this:
I'm now experimenting with even softer (.43kg/mm) springs and I think I've finally come as close to Jonah's bike as I'm ever going to get with the stock TA forks.
OK....end of blog....and NO, I don't have a mirror in my locker at work.
So, if you just want information on the Intiminators start reading here:
What I'd recommend as a progression through the suspension world is this:
1. Start with stock springs and Ricor's Intiminators for the AT. This is both the easiest mod to make and the least expensive. It involves draining and replacing your fork oil with 5 wt fork oil (real fork oil, please, no ATF or motor oil), removing the stock springs and adjusting the oil level, sliding the Intiminators down on top of the damper rods, putting the springs back in, screwing the fork cap back on and riding. No drilling of damper rods or spring changes. I'd be happy to walk anyone through this step-by-step.
2. If for some reason you don't like this, you can then start with changing springs around and/or playing with the Intiminator shims.
3. If this still doesn't work, you can try the Racetech approach with the Emulators. This will require a racetech spring and drilling your damper rods to allow the emulator to work correctly (which is why I'm not suggesting this first). It's more expensive and makes going back to stock much more difficult.
4. If your still not happy, spend big and go with different high-travel forks. Doing this is NOT for the faint-hearted and involves a lot of time and money if done right. You can follow ATGreg's great lead on this and be right on track. It will involve front wheel mod/replacement, fender mounting problems, making certain that the front wheel doesn't contact the frame or crash-bars on full compression, spring rates, and professional suspension tuning. Then you get to make the same mods to the rear to balance the bike like a longer rear shock. You'll also be coping with extra wear on the swingarm protectors and other long-travel considerations.
In my opinion, The Intiminators are the best mod there is for the stock forks right now. They will allow your damper-rod forks to perform as well as they are capable. They are not a complete substitute for a modern well-tuned (emphasis on well-tuned) cartridge fork, but they are much less expensive and the change is achievable for anyone with basic hand-tools.
The Intiminators work with an "Inertia Valve". There are two seperate damping circuits in the valve. A "hard" setting that is controlled by the shim stack that damps movement coming from the frame...like when you brake hard. The other circuit operates with the moveable Inertia Valve. This valve reacts to fork movement so it's sensitive to bumps. As the fork encounters a bump and moves up, the valve body resists this upward movement (inertia) and opens large bleed holes that gives a much softer damping to the fork movement. In effect what you have is a fork that is stiff when needed and soft when needed. It's a great concept and works very well. Brake dive is controlled with damping and NOT with a stiffer spring. I've actually found that using a softer spring is an improvement from stock. I can get away with this with the Intiminators because of their basic design.
I've had these valves apart many times and have even made a few modifications to one set. I'm no expert but have a bit of experience.
A word about Ricor. Don Richardson is responsible for inventing the "Full Floater" suspension that was purchased by Suzuki years ago. He has spent a lot of time on suspension development for cars, buggies and Dakar vehicles so he knows his stuff. Hi likes and rides motorcycles.....a DR650 so don't hold that against him. This isn't just some wacky new idea from "Ronco". I have links to his stuff at the US patent office for anyone who needs more information.
While Ricor has provided me with a lot of product free-of-charge, I'm not an employee nor do I stand to make any profit or commission on any Intiminators sold to TA or AT riders. I think that the product will speak for itself.
There is (or was) an ADV discount for 50% off on the Intiminators. Call Ricor to ask about how this works before your purchase.
Also, Ricor has developed a new rear shock based on the inertia valve technology. It was first built for the KLR 650 and has been very well received from that community of riders. Don asked that I send him my TA shock for testing and also wants the AT shock in the future. I'm bringing this up since the rear end of my bike is now sorely lacking compared to the front. I'm waiting patiently until I see what Ricor has to offer for the rear. It should be a few months away.
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They used to just call him Biggie.
Purdue sophomore Caleb Swanigan is a national player of the year candidate, an All-American and the next immediate threat to Kansas' Final Four aspirations.
Before that, the label was simply Biggie.
And it was appropriate. Swanigan weighed 360 pounds as an eighth grader. (There's video evidence of it circulating across social media.)
His unlikely journey to college basketball stardom at Purdue — documented by Bleacher Report, ESPN and several other outlets since — required overcoming his weight issues, homelessness and first-hand encounters with drug addicts.
"Just have to have a resilience about you — that's the biggest thing," Swanigan said Wednesday during media availability at the Sprint Center ahead of Purdue's matchup with Kansas on Thursday night. "Separate off-court stuff from the on-court stuff so that it doesn't translate, and make sure you just keep working toward getting better every day."
Swanigan, who has five siblings, moved back and forth between Utah and Indianapolis and estimated he lived at five different homeless shelters during his childhood during an ESPN interview earlier this season. He lived primarily with his mom, while his father — Carl — battled a crack cocaine addition.
Swanigan was legally adopted by Roosevelt Barnes, a sports agent in Indiana who played football and basketball at Purdue in the late 70s and early 80s.
"Biggie had a kind heart," Barnes told Bleacher Report for a 2015 story. "He didn't want to be a drug dealer. He didn't want to get into fights and end up in jail. He seemed determined to make something of himself. But the setting he was in ... he didn't have a chance."
The transformation in body shape took time, but on the basketball court, the adjustments seemed to come quickly. Swanigan was named Mr. Basketball in Indiana in 2015 and was the No. 19 recruit in the nation on Rivals during his senior year, with Kansas, Missouri and Duke among his nearly two dozen offers. Even the Purdue media guide refers to him as perhaps the most decorated recruit in program history.
On Thursday, he will be the likely focal point for Kansas' defense. He is averaging 18.5 points and 12.6 rebounds per game and is a finalist for the Naismith Trophy, reserved for the top player in men's college hoops.
"There's no one else like him," Purdue junior guard P.J. Thompson said. "He's a really tough matchup for anyone."
If Swanigan seems like a load now — he's listed at 6-9, 250 pounds — he is actually more than 100 pounds lighter than he once was in middle school.
And yet the weight loss was the easy part, comparatively speaking. In his interviews with the national publications, Swanigan recalled stories in which he would watch people shoot heroin in the homeless shelters. "You get used to it," he said in the ESPN story.
His father was charged with murder in 1995 — before Caleb was born — but was found not guilty of the crime. Carl died when Caleb was 16.
Asked Wednesday how his route to Purdue affects him now, Swanigan shifted.
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A framework for researcher participation in Research Information Management Systems
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© 2019 Elsevier Inc. Ensuring the quality of information is a critical ethical issue for any information system. Research Information Management Systems (RIMSs) need to engage researchers in sharing research information and knowledge, and ensuring its quality. This paper introduces a theoretical framework for researcher participation in RIMSs. The framework is grounded in empirical research and can guide the design of RIMSs by defining typologies of researcher activities in RIMSs, related motivations, levels of participation, and metadata profiles. In addition, the framework defines discipline- and seniority-specific priorities for the researcher's activities and motivations. RIMS managers and scholarly communications librarians can use the framework to assemble RIMS service and metadata profiles that are tailored to the researcher's context. Likewise, the framework can guide the construction of communication messages personalized to the researcher's priorities and her or his motivations for engaging in a specific activity, which will enhance the researcher's engagement with the RIMS.
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Say what you want about Karl Marx, but he was right about one thing: “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.” For Marx this leads into an elaborate and complex analysis involving changes in the means of production and the relationship between classes over time, but for our purposes we can boil it down to this: there’s only so much stuff to go around (i.e. money, power, status) and everybody wants as much as they can get. So how do we decide how the stuff is distributed and who gets the lion’s share? This has been the fundamental business of human government since the beginning, aside from waging war which, more often than not, is itself about access to stuff. Of course we’re risking oversimplification here in characterizing the totality of human history and government but, if we must, the quest for stuff seems as good a place to start as any.
This being the case, those born into positions of wealth and privilege, particularly when they constitute a small minority, are faced with a central dilemma. Outnumbered as they are, how can they prevent a revolt from the vast majorities who, if organized and properly motivated, could easily overthrow the privileged few and demand, if not the heads of their former oppressors, at the very least a bigger slice of the pie? In medieval times such a revolt might be a violent one while in the America of today it might take place at the ballot box. Common sense tells us that people with wealth and power are extremely unlikely to give it up easily. In fact, they’ve been known to become quite paranoid about maintaining it and more than a bit zealous about extending it. As such, history is full of examples of how those in power have managed the task of subduing the masses and upholding the cherished status quo.
The first and most obvious of these options is through totalitarian brutality. North Korea’s Kim Jong Il offers a modern example where a dictator and his small cadre live like rock stars while millions starve. Historically speaking, though, strong-arm tactics are problematic. Totalitarian rule sets up a catch-22. The more you crackdown on suspected opposition the more you raise the ire of the masses whose popular support you cannot survive without. The Somoza family monopolized the Nicaraguan economy for much of the 20th century (with American support) but eventually succumbed to popular revolt. Initially the Sandinista opposition had been fairly weak, but, in a classic instance of the paranoia of power, the Somozas overreacted to the threat. The more they lashed out, the more traction the Sandinistas gained with the public, until eventually the numbers got the best of them and the regime collapsed.
A much more effective alternative to the totalitarian approach lies in the realm of ideas. If those in power can manage to sell an idea that justifies their own status in the eyes of the people they can rest easy without lifting a finger. This is the Holy Grail for any ruling minority. Perhaps the greatest historical example would be the divine right of kings. In a medieval world where the belief in a judgmental God was absolute, those in power sold the idea that a king was born into power because God wanted him to rule. It followed from this that if you were born into peasantry the Holy Father was equally set on you living a life of squalor. Under this view of the world, to stage a revolt against those in power would be to defy God himself and, in turn, to relegate yourself to eternal damnation. Thus, while the king and his twelve buddies were gorging themselves and fornicating like, well, kings, outside the castle gates and across the mote a mass population that could easily have put an end to the absurd inequality opted to ride it out as best they could and look forward to an improved afterlife.
Of course it would be inaccurate to compare modern America to Somoza’s Nicaragua or medieval Europe. There are, however, some basic parallels in the broadest sense. Relatively speaking, we live in a country where the vast majority of wealth lies in the hands of a select few. Moreover, this is a new development. Income inequality had been steadily decreasing in America over the course of the entire 20th century before doing an about face right about 1980. With the onset of the conservative revolution, the distance between rich and poor has suddenly and conspicuosly increased over the last three decades. The richest one percent now holds more total wealth than the bottom 90%, a level of inequality not seen in America since 1928- not coincidentally the year prior to the onset of the Great Depression.
Aside from any moral ramifications that one might wish to assign, history shows that such rampant inequality is bad for the economy as a whole. Alan Greenspan- no socialist sympathizer- has called this rise in inequality a “very disturbing trend” and told Congress that this is “not the type of thing that a democratic society- a capitalist democratic society- can really accept without addressing.” And yet, for the most part, we do accept it.
And so here we have the classic dilemma outlined at the onset. How is it that a small minority can sustain a pattern of increasing wealth and power when it not only violates the interests of the vast majority, but of the most basic principles of sound economics?
The answer is that, right around the late 70’s, the privileged few, perhaps frustrated by their declining power over the course the century, finally stumbled upon an idea they could sell to the masses to justify not only the maintenance but the rapid extension of their own wealth.
There it was. The Holy Grail. A modern incarnation of the divine right of kings. This was the idea that government power in any form- but most importantly in the realm of taxation, social programs and corporate regulation- constituted an affront to personal liberty and to democratic freedom itself. Once this idea gained traction with the public the door was opened for a political revolution that would re-establish the power and wealth of a select few. With this development the entire mechanism (good government), indeed the entire thought process (the belief in such), through which the working and middle classes had promoted their own interests throughout the century was voluntarily, even enthusiastically, handed over to those who had no concern for their welfare whatsoever.
Once again: Jackpot.
As such, it is certainly correct to apply the word “revolution” to the rise of small government conservatism and Ronald Reagan in 1980. It might be even more accurate, though, to refer to this as a “reverse revolution.” Whereas the concept of revolution throughout history is normally associated with an oppressed majority rising up against a controlling minority, in conservative America it’s more a case of a controlling minority re-establishing a self-serving if not oppressive influence over a larger majority.
It’s popular today on the right to use the term “class warfare” to obliterate any argument on behalf of pro-majority economic policies. This, of course, is a wonderful propaganda term itself, applying a Marxist cloak to perfectly reasonable attempts at public policy debate. In fact, the first salvo in the modern American class war was fired from above, with Reagan small government conservatism taking out pillars of pro-middle class economic policy like Apache helicopters blasting retreating Iraqis on the Highway of Death. It’s been a rather one-sided affair. Suck on that Karl Marx.
We should note, of course, that there are real differences between the divine right of kings and small government philosophy as tools of control. We can pretty much characterize the divine right of kings as a total fabrication whereas the concern for small government does have a legitimate basis in reality. In fact it is this historical underpinning that has made it such a saleable concept. The 20th century is full of examples of centralized governments and totalitarian regimes that not only failed miserably but were responsible for untold human suffering. All Americans are right to be wary of the overextension of government power in any real way that threatens to lead us down such a path.
Such wariness seems more than a bit misplaced, however, when applied to things like progressive taxation and corporate regulation. In fact, taxing wealthy people to pay for new roads (or wars) is a pretty legitimate exercise of government power. So too is preventing corporations from polluting our air and water. Or poisoning the food we eat. And countless other things that are strictly a matter of common sense for any sane society. And yet the American people are sold a small government philosophy so absolute and relentless as to find fault with even these rather obvious and necessary uses of government power.
The key word here is “sold.” Because, if you look closely- and here’s where some of the ulterior manipulations of small government rhetoric can be exposed- it is demonstrably true that conservative politicians and policy makers don’t really believe in small government as an absolute guiding principle. There are many areas in which conservative policies are happy to apply government power in a pretty zealous manner. On the one hand conservatives argue that the government is perpetually inefficient and incompetent. On the other hand, they vigorously support the death penalty, accepting the premise that government can fairly and accurately determine cases where a human life can be taken. Is there a bigger exercise of government power than that? One could argue that our penal system itself, holding a higher percentage of our citizens in jail than any country in the world, constitutes a pretty heavy application of government power. Conservatives also believe that government should make laws outlawing abortion and gay marriage. Where’s the freedom and liberty in that? Remember the Terry Schiavo case? A special session of Congress called just so conservative lawmakers could exercise control over the personal decision of a single American family. Now that’s some big-ass government.
And then there’s the military. Is there really a bigger bureaucratic labyrinth in the American government than the military? Usually conservatives tell us that the government is completely inept and virtually useless in carrying out major initiatives. And yet they support the massive logistical outlay of multiple foreign wars. And then they tell us how wonderful and miraculous our military performance is. However true this assessment may be, it does seem a little inconsistent, no?
Which one is it? Government is inefficient and useless or government (the military being, in essence, the government) is totally awesome?
And here we see that small government rhetoric is often just a smokescreen for the real governing principle of modern conservatives: protecting the interests of the wealthy and powerful few at the top.
In essence, conservative policy adheres to small government principles when it serves these interests and just as quickly reverts to exercises of massive government power when it suits them as well.
Once again, the guiding principle is not small government. It’s the protection and extension of the interests of a wealthy and powerful uber-minority. Even when it’s bad for the majority. Even when it’s bad for America.
Let’s take a closer look. As mentioned, the area where small government philosophy really makes hay is in regards to progressive taxation, social programs and corporate regulation. Conservative politicians want as little of these as possible because they threaten the extreme wealth of their constituency. They certainly want to eliminate all “entitlement” programs, of course, because, admittedly, these are programs that the wealthy pay into without actually benefitting from. The top one percent can afford good schools, good health care. If a hurricane is coming they can skip town and hole up in the Four Season for as long as it takes. They don’t need government services. So why would they want to support them with their tax money? Seems unfair.
Yay small government!
With the death penalty, on the other hand, the government suddenly becomes an all-powerful, all-knowing Godlike entity. This inconsistency is easily explained by the fact that the death penalty, and the penal system itself, are perfectly in step with the concerns and interests of the wealthy minority. People in the top one percent don’t tend to find their way onto death row. On the contrary, death row is populated by the extremely poor and disenfranchised. This is not the time nor the place for a dissertation on the causes of crime, but there is strong evidence to suggest that high crime (which we have here in America) is a predictable offshoot of economic inequality. As the top one percent increases its wealth and power, then, they’ll want to stay on top of that increasingly pesky and pissed off criminal element. In this case, government rocks! Just don’t tell the tea partiers.
The military can be seen as an offshoot of this same impulse on a global scale. It seems pretty undeniable to say that America, while using its military idealistically in some cases, has often used it to protect our economic interests abroad and/or to do deal with any backlash from said endeavors. Thus, the military serves a role in increasing the wealth and power of the top one percent while at the same protecting it from miscellaneous global threats. And, best of all, it’s the poor and middle class kids who fight the wars. Win-win for the economic elites- they reap the benefits without making the sacrifice.
And while we’re considering the military, one would think that, if you’re a believer in the ability of the American military to implant democracy in a place like Iraq, it seems a small step from there to believe, let’s say, that a well-funded FEMA could be of some use in a case like Hurricane Katrina. Yet conservatives make no such leap. On the contrary, it was Bush II who downsized FEMA considerably, with his initial FEMA director Joe Allbaugh announcing that the agency constituted an “oversized entitlement program” and that “Expectations of when the federal government should be involved and the degree of involvement may have ballooned beyond what is an appropriate level.” To review: fighting two wars across the globe and implanting democracy in Iraq=appropriate exercise of government power; providing necessary assistance to Americans caught up in a natural disaster=inappropriate use of government power.
Again, the distinction has nothing to do with any kind of real dedication to small government in principle. It has to do with the fact that FEMA, unlike the military, provides no real benefit to the wealthy elites. Did you see many rich folk waving for help or dying in the streets in New Orleans?
Social issues like gay marriage and the Terry Schiavo case have no discernable economic motive, but they fit nicely into the overall effort to bolster political support. Gays make people uncomfortable across the social, economic and political spectrum, and therefore gay bashing is an effective way to gain public support for politicians primarily concerned with the economic interests of the elite.
Opposition to safe, legal abortion, on the other hand, is a two-fer. It serves the same electoral purpose as gay-bashing while simultaneously promoting a policy that has far more deleterious implications for the poor and middle class. Common sense dictates that the most desperate situations are those where the expectant mother is financially marginal, unable to properly care for a child, and perhaps looking at a lifetime of poverty with the child as opposed to a chance for education and/or a career without one. These types of concerns don’t come into play for the daughters of the rich. As happy as they are to support government extension of power over women’s bodies through legal limitations on safe abortions, however, conservatives revert to small government crusading when it comes to federal funding of abortion. Rich women will always be able to afford safe abortions. Poor women are on their own.
The undeniable conclusion is that small government is not, in reality, a useful or actual governing philosophy across the board. It’s a canard, and, more importantly, a tool of manipulation. Prior to 1980 the wealthiest folks in America were lacking such a tool. And their hold on power was dissipating as a result. They had no real mechanism for selling the policies that served their interests because these policies were contrary to the interests of the majority and to common sense itself.
And, then, in a bit of a perfect-storm scenario, the power of an idea took hold. The totalitarian experience of the 20th century opened the door to the successful promotion of small government as an ideal. Economists like Milton Friedman pioneered the idea that government intrusion in the economy and on high-level wealth was inherently anti-democratic (a key point in the formation of small government rhetoric as an effective weapon). And then came Rush Limbaugh, FOX News, and the rest of the right-wing media army- the perfect mechanism for selling the small government philosophy. Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck. They’re men of the people. Just a couple of average Joes lookin’ out for the folks. You couldn’t ask for better messengers.
O’Reilly and Beck are at their best when railing against the liberal “elites”- a rhetorical magic trick in which the middle class is encouraged to (and generally does) regard the Democrats as the ones who are out of touch with their interests. Obama, Reid, Pelosi, they’re all hoity-toity elites with no clue how the average guy thinks and feels. Conservatives, by comparison really do know how the average guy thinks and feels. Actually, this might be true, but conservatives are more interested in using this information for political manipulation than public policy that serves anyone’s interests aside from their own.
This is precisely why candidates like George W. Bush and Sarah Palin tend to wind up on center stage in Republican political campaigns. They wrap up pro-elite economic policy in a down home, folksy package, promoting the intended false impression that the out of touch elites are on the left rather than the right.
Indeed, while there may be some form of liberal elite in this country, the only elites that really matter, the ones that are truly dangerous, are those on the right using small government rhetoric to dominate policy. Nobody epitomizes this modern menace better than right-wing idea man Bill Kristol. Born into a politically and economically prominent family, Kristol went to a fancy Manhattan prep school, then Harvard, then hit the ground running thanks to daddy’s connections.
Kristol’s education, his health care, his path to glory were pretty much set in stone from the get-go. Yet he leads the charge against improvements in health care, education and opportunity to those below him on the economic ladder. He also never fought in a war or served in the military- but was a leading proponent of going to war in Iraq. His maniacal fear of retreating one inch from the privilege he was born into seeps through in the famous memo he wrote to fellow conservative insiders urging defeat of Bill Clinton’s 1994 health care plan:
“[If passed, the Clinton health care plan] will re-legitimize middle class dependence for ‘security’ on government spending and regulation. It will revive the reputation of the party that spends and regulates, the Democrats, as the generous protector of middle class interests. And it will at the same time strike a punishing blow against Republican claims to defend the middle class by restraining government.”
Notice that Kristol is focused here on Republican “claims” to defend the middle class through small government policies. He’s not concerned with actually protecting those interests- just claiming to. Because his real objective is to protect to interests of his own cohort, the extreme economic elite, by convincing the other 99% to misconstrue their own best interests and play along.
And then there’s former president George W. Bush. Nothing exposes the vacancy of Bush’s supposed small government philosophy like his business dealings in buying the Texas Rangers baseball franchise in the late 1980’s. Bush tapped into daddy’s rolodex to assemble a group of investors, gladly accepted $200 million in tax payer money to help build a new stadium, and, most egregiously (and hypocritically) of all, worked with local government to use eminent domain to force private landowners off their property so that he and his cronies could develop the land around the new stadium for personal profit. Once again: George W. Bush used eminent domain to force private landowners off their land so that he and his cadre of wealthy, connected private investors could cash in. Initially the dispossessed landowners were compensated at a rate far below market value. Only years later, after lengthy lawsuits, were they awarded a fair market rate. Read all about it here.
This episode from the business life of George W. Bush exemplifies how the wealthy and powerful are quick to apply small government when it suits them (reduced taxes for the wealthy, reduced corporate regulations) and then equally quick to embrace the most egregious big government tactics (eminent domain) when it serves them as well. Yet again, we see that “small government” and “individual freedom” are smokescreens for the real guiding principle: the extension of wealth and power for the privileged few.
In times like these it’s hard to say whether modern society as a whole is making any kind of “progress” aside from the technological. But, for the richest one percent, when it comes to addressing the age-old dilemma of securing and even extending their hold on power against all odds, the last thirty years of American life give indication that they are perfecting their craft.
Under the divine right of kings in medieval Europe the vast majority stoically accepted their fate and tolerated life on the margins.
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“You built is for us four years ago and we still just love it.” Hi Hayden. Just a after note on our pool. You built is for us four years ago and we still just love it. You built exactly what we wanted. We have just sold the house and will miss the pool so much. Our new house has a fibreglass pool and as soon as we can we want to remove it and get you to build the same one as we had. The photos we include do not do it justice. Once again was a pleasure working with you and your team.
The Mifsud Family
“If it had not been for the SPASA contract we would be out of pocket $10,000.00.” We had to claim under the SPASA Insurance due to weather issues with our dig. If it had not been for the SPASA contract we would be out of pocket $10,000.00. It was by far the best decision we have ever made. John made us aware Environ Pools was a member but we did not realise how beneficial it would end up being.
Mark & Natalie
“…quite simply you delivered on everything you promised us from the beginning.” We would just like to take the opportunity to thank the team at Environ pools; quite simply you delivered on everything you promised us from the beginning. We struggled to find a pool builder that was willing to assist us in what we could and couldn’t do from a design point of view and that is were the difference between you guys and the competition started. It didn’t stop there once our signature was on the contract either; the pool shell was in the ground quickly and more importantly for us without much effort or stress on our part. We had a great team of guys working on our pool headed up by Mark who answered our questions and promptly returned calls when we could not contact him direct.We now have a beautiful pool, which is the envy of the street with the Magna pool option, and a lot of landscaping in front of us, but that is half the fun of it so people tell us… We would like to say building with Environ was easy, low stress and affordable what more could we ask for; we would definitely recommend Environ to our friends in the future as we know they would not let us down. Thanks guys…
Gary & Angela
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for &e excellent job you all did in regards to our pool.” Thanks to Environ Pools we now have a resort style pool in our very own back yard. Although your quote was not the cheapest we could find, the inclusions in the package was everything that we were looking for. By including options such as Pool Fencing, Solar Hearing and the spa bench took all the running around away from our already busy schedule. Right from the start with our encounter with your salesman Brad Stanley, we knew that the decision on who to build our pool was going to be an easy decision. Brad was the only salesman we met with, who was not interested in pushing us into a decision on the spot. His manners, easy going nature and sense of humour were pleasant and made the whole initial encounter with Environ Pools most enjoyable. Once all the preliminaries were complete we also had the pleasure of meeting our supervisor Bob Sinclair. Bob is also an easy going man and really easy to talk to. Every phone call we made to Bob was handled professionally and even the silliest questions we had were answered promptly. Every person who worked on our pool was friendly, courteous and really cared for the progression of the pool. The excavator driver was not only quick, but the accuracy in which he dug the hole was magical. The steel fixer who tied the steel in l0 hours, and the concreters who sculpted the cement into perfect curves. The landscapers who placed the bush rocks, Sleeper Wharf and the waterfall were very artistic and had a really good eye for what we wanted. And the list just goes on and on… Once again congratulations on the excellent workmanship and the professional approach to our pool We are extremely satisfied and have no hesitation in recommending Environ Pools to anyone who is looking at getting a pool. We would also like to extend an invitation to Environ Pools to return to the site once we have completed landscaping to take pictures to publish on your website to show others what a truly wonderful pool you have created.
Matthew & Justine
“I just wanted to send an email on behalf of both Andrew and l, to say thank you to you and your team!” From the first meeting we had with you, throughout the negotiation process, to the actual construction we have been happy with the service and communication provided by Environ. Our job wasn’t a simple one with access issues and “record rain” but in the end it was quite painless and the finished product is excellent, the shape perfect and the surface smooth, which for us was a key point with the little one’s (who for the record won’t get out of the pool). I have several friends who have been in the process of completing pools too and I can honestly say none of them have many good things to say about their choice of builders. We on the other hand cannot recommend you highly enough, and will not hesitate to in the future. I’d like to make mention of Tony, l’m so happy we were lucky enough to have him as our supervisor. He was friendly, accommodating and an all round nice guy! Thank you again, clearly we made the right decision to go with Environ. Hope you, your family and your team have a great Christmas.
Thought you would like a testimonial for the excellent work done at our home in recent months… A massive ‘Thank you’ to the whole team at Environ Pools for a very impressive result with our pool project. We went through the exhausting and stressful process of many quotes from various pool builders but in the end, Guy from the Sales and Marketing Division made our choice simple. Not being in the building industry ourselves, we really needed to feel like we could entrust our hard-earned money and backyard dream into the hands of a team that could get the job done within our budget and result in a product we were really happy with. Guy was always very prompt at returning calls and answering questions and guided us through the decision making process of the initial planning phases of what we actually wanted – before we even chose a builder! It was the reassurance of choice, flexibility and the promise of guaranteed workmanship from Guy that set them apart from other quotes we received. Further guidance and options were offered by Bob and the excavation team and they were very impressive in there honest appraisals – even to the point where they showed us where and how we could save money and avoid extra expenses without compromising our overall product. Bob even improved our initial projected result by suggesting some excellent design options during the preparation phase. Following this, all remaining construction stages were completed on time, without deviation, within budget… as planned (despite being in the busy season)! Matt did an excellent job overseeing the whole project, remaining in direct contact at all times and completed the finishing touches to the pool resulting in a backyard transformation that exceeded expectations. Our yard even looks more spacious with the pool which really suprised us. Thanks again Environ, sorry for the ‘cheesy’ testimonial but the team made a big, stressful project much easier than we could have hoped for!
Jeremy & Cheree
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for your assistance and commitment to us from the initial quote stage with Peter and the construction stage with Mark. I found dealing with Peter from the moment he arrived at the premises to quote on the project and through to the stage we made the commitment to run with Environ Pools it was a pleasure to deal with someone as honest, frank, understanding and responsive. I would like to mention it was Peter’s honesty, commitment and follow up that won the project for Environ Pools. Also Mark was excellent in his role as project organiser. He also was honest and committed in all stages. Last but not least I would like to mention the trades people that Environ have on their books are reliable with the correct attitude which should endeavour an excellent word of mouth for further projects. I would have no hesitation in recommending Environ Pools.
Hi Environ Team, We want to thank you for your great service and look forward to many years of enjoyment in our lovely pool. The end result is a perfect pool for our family, and even thought the kids especially love it, mum and dad are not far behind.
Hi Environ Team, we researched pool builders extensively and decided on Environ, from plan to build and first swim, we know we made the right choice.
Mike & Greta
I just wanted to put a good word forward for Bob, our Supervisor. Thanks for allocating him to our job. It is refreshing to have someone that just sees something that needs to be done and does it! Some of the finer things only come to light at certain stages of the project and Bob just deals with it – no problems, no delays. Very happy, thanks again, Wade Fantastic – always happy to refer people to Environ Pools. We were exceptionally happy with the quality and professionalism we had when our pool was built. Word of mouth is always a good thing. Hopefully I will send a few more your way. Thanks again.
Would highly recommend Environ Pools, right from the beginning with the first meeting with Peter, everything was clearly explained and hassle free. Everyone involved on the pool site were great. The dig went very smoothly, which I must admit was a little stressed over, but really didn’t have to be. Everyone was so professional, the guys even cleaned up after themselves. Bob, our supervisor, was courteous and a pleasure to deal with. We are now enjoying the summer swimming in our beautiful pool. Would definitely use Environ Pools again.
Andrew & Family
As the construction of our pool is almost finalised, we wish to thank Peter, Matt, Mark and yourself, we have been very happy with the service and knowledge your team have provided throughout the entire process. As such we had no hesitation in recommending Environ to our family and their friends, two of which have chosen to enlist you to build their pools as well. At times it seemed we had an endless list of questions, yet Matt and Mark were always willing to answer our calls to provide information and advice, and rectify any concerns. Once again, much appreciation to you and the Environ Team.
Belinda & Stephen
Ruth and I just wanted to say Thanks for the fantastic pool that has been created by Environ. Our Water Feature, Bubbler seat, and Turtle on the bottom of the pool are a big HIT! Communication has been great all the way through, the quality of the workmanship has been fantastic and your people should be commended on the great job – especially the tiler – Luke. Everyone we have had contact with has been friendly, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. We would certainly recommend Environ to any of our friends who may be considering a pool. Our youngest has been in the pool daily, and we expect will turn into a mermaid by the end of summer. Again, thanks for everything.
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A long, long time ago, in a galaxy…okay, it was Wyoming…but it was a very long time ago. In this somewhat distant past, before the Women’s Movement and bra burning, girls weren’t always encouraged to do well at math and science in my small town. When I go through my mementoes of the past, it is something of a shock to realize I did well in both math and science until I entered high school. Then those grades fell off rather sharply.
I’m not sure if I really sucked at them, or if society decreed that I couldn’t do it because I was a girl. I expect it’s a little of both. I loved to read, so English and history came easier for me. My tastes in fiction have always been diverse, but always leaned toward romance. My taste in movies and TV has always included action and adventure, so science fiction crept in, even when I thought I didn’t do science.
Whether it was nature or nurture that shaped me into a non-geek for many years, I do know I had no plans to wander into science fiction writing. So, when I penned a science fiction romance called The Key, I didn’t consider it science fiction. I honestly thought it was an action adventure romance. (Okay, so maybe my lack of science creds wasn’t totally nurture.)
Then a reviewer wrote this about The Key: “Love Linnea Sinclair? Get a kick out of Susan Grant? Then you’ll want to glom up on releases by Pauline Baird Jones. The Key isn’t so much a sci-fi release as it is a dang good read, and this reviewer is anxious to read more of Baird Jones. Fun and fantastic at the same time, The Key is an intergalactic space adventure that will thrill readers to the very tips of their toes.” Heartstrings Reviews
And then it won a Dream Realm award for science fiction. Was the universe out of alignment? Had the non-geek really written a science fiction novel?
After I got done doing a couple of double takes (and quit waiting for someone to out me as a fake geek), I went looking for other science fiction romances and discovered something amazing. I was geek enough to enjoy them. (We are talking about mostly made up science here.)
Since wandering among the science fiction shelves I have discovered that I can enjoy hard science fiction (Alexis Glynn Latner’s Hurricane Moon, which also has a romance, btw) and even military science fiction (Jack Campbell’s Lost Fleet series, which also has some romance in it and awesome action). What I’ve also discovered is some rocking fun action and high adventure liberally mixed with lots of wonderful romance. If you’re interested in exploring this diverse and smoking cool genre check out this list of 100 suggested SFR and romantic SF titles at The Galaxy Express blog. You might be surprised to find that you have a hidden, inner geek, too, one willing and able to enjoy a little made-up science in their fiction.
Pauline Baird Jones is the award-winning author of eleven novels of science fiction romance, steampunk, action-adventure, suspense, romantic suspense and comedy-mystery. Her latest release is a steampunk/science fiction romance called Steamrolled. You can find out more than you ever wanted to know about her at www.perilouspauline.com | <urn:uuid:97b1eeeb-e022-4acd-a747-aa7d27b176a8> | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | http://lasrguest.blogspot.com/2011/07/perils-of-pauline-discovering-your.html | 2016-09-26T03:40:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738660602.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173740-00137-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959006 | 728 |
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Temporal Landrons," a new song by Suhy, Silvergold & Alvarado.
The guitar-heavy track, a tribute to groundbreaking guitarists Shawn Lane and Eric Johnson, is from Suhy, Silvergold & Alvarado's new album, Tessellations, which will be released November 13.
Composer and bandleader Ray Suhy assembled a powerhouse jazz rock fusion trio consisting of Suhy on guitar, 16-year-old Alex Silvergold on drums and Rolando Alvarado on bass. The trio got together at Lakehouse Recording Studios in Asbury Park, New Jersey. A conversation about their love of jazz fusion spawned the idea to make a record influenced by Lane, Johnson, Mike Stern and John Coltrane.
"Shawn Lane and Eric Johnson are two of the biggest influences on my playing, along with Mike Stern, John McLaughlin and Frank Gambale," Suhy says. "I'd been thinking a lot about Lane and Johnson lately and started to see lots of similarities in their playing, including their penchant for pentatonic scales, phrasing in groupings of fives and sounding absolutely majestic over major-key-sounding jams.
"A lot of the pieces I had written for Tessellations ended up being pretty dark, so I sat down and decided to write something in E major to give the record a little lift. Once the initial descending sweep phrase came to me, the rest of the song happened fairly quickly.
"The title of the song is a mash up of 'Temporal Analogues of Paradise,' a brilliant record by Lane, Hellborg & Sipe that turned my world upside down, and 'High Landrons' from Johnson's Ah Via Musicom, and album that shifted my concept of what was possible on guitar. This ended up being one of the most fun songs to track in the studio, and Rolando and Alex really kill it on this one." | <urn:uuid:6405e854-bb32-4557-92bc-36101848533f> | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | https://www.guitarworld.com/news/hear-temporal-landrons-suhy-silvergold-alvarados-tribute-shawn-lane-and-eric | 2018-10-16T05:43:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583510019.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016051435-20181016072935-00243.warc.gz | en | 0.949986 | 404 |
Between constipation, heartburn and your swollen, achy feet, you might feel like your pregnancy hormones are teaming up to make you miserable during pregnancy. Happily, there are a few good side effects when you’re expecting: Have you checked out your nails lately? By week 20 of pregnancy, they’re likely growing quicker than usual — and faster than you can manicure them, though you might notice they feel slightly more soft, dry or brittle. What about your hair? Does it feel thicker and look more shiny and healthy than usual? It's probably growing faster, too — probably before you can even book an appointment with your stylist (kind of makes you want to audition for a hair commercial, doesn’t it!). It may also change in texture (straight hair might become curly, and vice-versa).
The downside of this hormonally-triggered hairy situation is that you may suddenly sprout strands in places you'd rather not, including your face (whose five o'clock shadow is that?), back (hello, Bigfoot), nipples and stomach (bet you never plucked your belly before!). Don't worry; most of the excess hair should fall out within six months of giving birth.
What causes it
You can credit (or blame) those pregnancy hormones — particularly estrogen — again for the changes in your nail and hair growth during pregnancy, making your hair both grow faster and be less likely to fall out. The increased blood circulation and your pumped-up metabolism that are bringing more nutrients to your hair and nails also deserve some thanks.
What you should know
Keep in mind that like all of the pregnancy symptoms you’re experiencing, the changes to your hair and nails are temporary. So your nails will likely return to their normal growth rate and texture within three to six months after delivery. And though you may love your lavish locks now, don't get too attached: Your good-hair-day run ends with delivery, when the normal daily hair loss that's suppressed during pregnancy resumes with a vengeance. Once your baby is born, all that hair that didn't fall out during pregnancy will — making you wonder whether you'll need to reach for the Rogaine (don't worry, you won't).
How to care for all that extra hair during pregnancy
Here’s what you should keep in mind when it comes to washing and drying all that extra-lush, luxurious hair during pregnancy:
- Keep it steady. Being all belly and all thumbs may make simple moves (like leaning back to rinse your hair or bending over to blow it dry) a tad more challenging and potentially dangerous if you lose your balance.
- Take your time. Also factor in the potential for postural hypotension: The drop in blood pressure and dizziness that can result when you bend over and get up quickly.
- Stay cool. You’re one hot mama right now — so don’t make yourself even hotter by blasting your dryer on high with the bathroom door closed. Opt for the warm setting instead and leave the door open so cool air can circulate. That way you’ll avoid getting clammy or dizzy, and you might just reduce the frizz factor as well.
- Remove hair carefully. Not all hair removal methods are pregnancy-approved, so make sure to follow these tips on safe hair removal methods during pregnancy.
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HS Senior with DePauw Plans Profiled in Newspaper
January 8, 2007
January 8, 2007, Greencastle, Ind. - "I want to be a teacher, preferably first grade, because I want to influence the growing and developing minds of children and hope to make a difference in their lives," says MaryAnne Guarnery, a senior at Indiana's Muncie Central High School. Guarnery is profiled in today's Muncie Star Press, which she tells, "I have already been accepted to DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., and will be attending there next fall."
A volunteer with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and member of the Mayor's Youth Council, Guarnery also serves as a student teacher. Her advice for younger students? "I would pass on to children the words of Mother Teresa: 'To make a difference in the world, one person at a time.' This is easy to do by taking the time to be courteous and nice to everyone you encounter during the day," she says.
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|Q: Intermediate code for interpreting & compiling? firstname.lastname@example.org (1995-02-10)|
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|Re: Q: Intermediate code for interpreting & compiling? Dave@occl-cam.demon.co.uk (Dave Lloyd) (1995-02-24)|
|Re: Q: Intermediate code for interpreting & compiling? firstname.lastname@example.org (1995-02-24)|
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|Date:||Tue, 14 Feb 1995 14:05:22 GMT|
Ryan Davis <email@example.com> wrote:
>I am looking for some type of solution to a problem that I think arises
>enough. I am programming a language that will act much like smalltalk,
>namely, that it will be incrementally compiled into some form of
>intermediate code that will later be compiled OR interpreted. I would like
>it to be as generic (i.e. platform independant) as possible as I only
>really want to write it once and recompile on multiple machines with as
>little tweaking as possible... C is not a valid intermediate because then
>I would be implementing 2 languages at once and I'm not up to that yet...
>(Student, ya know...) that, and I think it would be easier to bring it to
>a lower level than that...
First I think you should look at the Self language. try
firstname.lastname@example.org This will help you with a lot
of ideas and implementation details.
I think the right language is directed annotated graphs. Thats
right I said language not intermediate language. The language should
be standardized. Tools to build the language, and manipulate it ride
on top. You can have a lexical tool that looks like a conventional
language, you can have various graphical tools. The language can
be interpreted, turned to code, turned to documents etc.
Other good places to look for ideas are Beta and CLOS.
I've learned that real programming projects are a lot more than just
code, they must produce documents, test streams, installation streams,
etc. If all these things are separate they will diverge. Directed
annotated graphs are the only language general enough to hold all
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Bible in Schools Programme
Bible in schools is offered to all students a lunchtime for five weeks of each term. This programme, taken by trained volunteers, runs on Thursday lunchtimes and promotes values through teaching the basics of Christian belief. The programme is called ‘CHAMPIONS” and children choose to attend.
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Given that and that is acute, express in terms of
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Hello Punch Originally Posted by Punch Given that and that is acute, express in terms of Here are the formulae you'll need:If is acute, , so you can find using Pythagoras' Theorem. Can you complete it now?
I tried playing around with formulas and actually solved it using formulas, thanks for your help!
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