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Smoking in county courthouse building?
To the editor: Yesterday I dropped off some paperwork at the Strafford County Superior Courthouse. On the bottom floor of the courthouse is an enclosed room with a SMOKING sign on the door, I looked in and sure enough, people were smoking cigarettes.
As a smoker myself, I thought the idea was good, employees don't have to worry about going outside and dealing with the elements. However, when I left the courthouse I was disgusted. Disgusted because businesses in Dover that pay their taxes are being told that they cannot have smoking in their facility by the state, yet a public building in Dover financially supported by the taxpayers has a smoking room.
When the no smoking bill passed was it passed for the health of people or was it passed just to show New Hampshire residents who wears the pants in this state? If this isn't hypocrisy I'm not sure what is.
I guess what it all comes down to is that New Hampshire politicians should be setting an example for the laws that they pass.
If the common person is expected to abide by their rules then they should too. After all we are all equal, aren't we?
It is my opinion that the smoking room should be moved immediately so that all New Hampshire citizens can be on the same page.
Good Samaritan was a lucky charm
To the editor: I would like to take a moment to express deep thanks to the gentleman who helped my dog this morning (April 20th). I'd let her out to chase a squirrel raiding the bird feeder and apparently, in a blink of an eye, she ended up on Route 16 in Milton. This Good Samaritan, seeing her in imminent danger, stopped to pick her up and safely delivered her to Milton Vet Clinic.
My profound thanks go to this gentleman (I understand it was a "he" from the vet), as I could have received quite a different call. She's a beloved family member, and it would have been absolutely horrible if anything happened — to her or to others. Thank you again. You were our pup's lucky charm today. Perhaps a lot of folks' lucky charm.
Support AIDS Response
To the editor: It's time to step out in support of AIDS Response Seacoast by participating in the 13th Annual Seacoast AIDS Walk on Sunday, May 3 sponsored by Stonewall Kitchen. Entertainment and registration starts at 1 p.m. at Portsmouth City Hall with the walk kick off at 2PM.
Food is being provided by Longhorn Steakhouse and entertainment by FNX. To make a donation or register to walk go to www.aidsresponse.org. We have incentive prizes for teams in four categories — social team: pizza party; faith team: ice cream social; school team: movie passes and for the corporate/business team: wine tasting/making. Form a team today — together we can make a difference.
One in three people have been impacted by someone in their life with HIV/AIDS. This is a great opportunity to help those who have been impacted. Fell free to bring your dog as we have a special prize for the dog that raises the most.
AIDS Response Seacoast, founded in 1987, is a nonprofit community-based AIDS Service organization dedicated to providing education, direct assistance and advocacy for persons and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. ARS is based in Portsmouth and serves the communities of Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. All services are provided free of charge.
2009 Seacoast AIDS Walk Co-Chair
'Shame on you, Mr. President'
To the editor: Before the government-run TV stations show another segment on torture, show the planes slamming into the twin towers, show buildings collapsing, show the innocent American citizens. Remember them, Mr. President, running in shear terror
What about the 343 firefighters murdered and all the other emergency personnel murdered, Mrs. Pelosi? What about more than 3,000 American citizens murdered? What about the widows and the children who had to live their lives without?
Now show the Veterans Hospitals with young men and women lying in beds with arms missing, legs missing sometimes both, and eyes gone. Scared kids wondering how they are going to get through another day. These kids are there because they fought for my freedom and your freedom and our government is worried about the rights of terrorists! They are morons, complete and total morons.
I saw Obama shaking hands with Chavez, but I've never seen him or the wicked witch of the West visit any of those kids in the hospital. Isn't the Walter Reed Hospital close to Washington, D. C.? Go shake the hands of the kids, Mr. Obama, who have given you the freedom to shake Chavez's hand.
Obama and Pelosi are against torture but, both support abortion. Abortion is the most cruel and evil form of torture ever used by mankind. Now, Obama has nominated the queen of abortion as health secretary. I guess after attending church all those years you learned nothing.
You can choose good or evil and you've chosen evil. Shame on you, Mr. President.
Letters to the Editor - April 28, 2009
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Mouths were watering among Philadelphia area culinary connoisseurs. Thanks to The Book and The Cook Café Society and DiBruno Bros., Chef Michael Schlow, ACA ’87, of Boston’s “hot and happening” Radius, Great Bay and Via Matta restaurants, brought his award-winning cuisine to Philly in March. The Caffe Society event included a cooking demonstration, multi-course service, complimentary wines, signed cookbooks, and more.
Evelyn Benton (nee Burkett), ACA ’89, manager of the Southern Branch of the Community FoodBank of NJ, was among this year’s inductees into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame. Writing in the FoodBank’s newsletter, “Food For Thought,” Benton said, “Anyone who is familiar with this wonderful group of women can probably imagine how thrilled and humbled I am.”
ACA alumna, Melinda Dorn, ’96, was named the 2006 Montana Chef’s Association Chef of the Year. The 31-year old New Jersey native nearly didn’t make her April 4 coronation banquet. She asked her boss to accept the accolade while she carried on teaching her two-night class in making truffles, but she arrived in time to take a bow. In addition to the ACA, Dorn studied at the DCT International Hotel and Culinary Arts School in Lucerne, Switzerland. She is chef at Creative Catering in Missoula, Mont. Last year she won a gold medal in the Big Sky, Mont., competition for cooking with Montana food products.
Kathryn A. Sappie, ’89, AAS (PTA), of Little Egg Harbor, was awarded the Wachovia Foundation Scholarship at Thomas Edison State College where she’s going for her bachelor’s degree in psychology. “I have always wanted to get my bachelor’s and pursue my passion, which is to teach children,” she told the Tuckerton Beacon. The scholarship is funded by Wachovia Corp. and is awarded to Edison College students who earned associate degrees at a New Jersey community college.
Culinary school sweethearts Mark Rowand and Ann Hilbert, both ’95, met at the ACA, got married and recently bought the Emerald Fish on Route 70 East in Cherry Hill. Mark helped run the place in its first five years, then left because he didn’t want to work on Sundays, although Ann stayed on. According to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the first thing the Rowands did when they took over the seafood establishment: close on Sundays. Emerald Fish recently received a great review from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Patricia Nash, ’97 ACA, was appointed American Culinary Federation National Culinary Team pastry chef. ACF Culinary Team USA represents the United States in all major international culinary competitions. Nash was selected for the team based on her performance in the same role at the 2004 culinary Olympics.
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DEAR READERS: Please enjoy this topical “Best Of” column while I am away writing my next book, which is scheduled to be published in the fall. Today’s topic is about boundaries.
DEAR AMY: My husband and I recently moved back to my hometown. My mother, who is known for being at every event in town, now RSVPs for us to all the events she likes to attend.
She emails us a calendar of the events that we are to attend each month. The events are fun, mostly, but they are not always things in which my husband and I are interested. My mother makes reservations for us, or buys our tickets to things, without asking.
If we say we do not want to go, she gets very upset and pouts, but she continues to schedule our lives anyway.
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I am already in a high-pressure profession, and the added pressure of having to attend every concert, art show, book signing, auction, benefit, lecture, etc., is too much for me.
In fact, I have suffered from depression for years, and the one thing that has the greatest negative impact on my health is to be overstressed and overscheduled. What should I do?
Stressed and Depressed
DEAR STRESSED: If you and your husband don’t get a handle on this now, it will only get worse. You can (and should) present a united front.
You must tell your mother to stop. Tell her that you are worried about your stress level and that these events are taking a toll on you. Say, “I’ve been avoiding telling you this because I don’t want to hurt your feelings, Mom, but Tom and I really can’t keep going at this pace. If you want to tell us about an event, that’s great. But don’t send in RSVPs for us and don’t buy tickets for anything. If you do, we won’t go.”
Your mother should not emotionally manipulate you, but your health is your responsibility. You should do whatever is required to guard it. (December 2006)
DEAR AMY: My husband and I are students, work part time and rent two spare bedrooms in our home to students to supplement our incomes.
We live comfortably but frugally and make ends meet by sharing one car, clipping coupons and eating at home. Three years ago I studied abroad for one year.
I asked my friend to move in while I was gone to help with expenses.
She had recently been kicked out of a friend’s house for not paying rent.
She moved in on the condition that she would move out upon my return. It has been two years since I came back and she has failed to leave! In addition, she rarely pays rent and hasn’t paid anything in the past four months.
My husband and I are having a difficult time kicking her out, not only because she is a friend and has nowhere to go but also because we remember how much she bad-mouthed the last friend who kicked her out. She spends her money on her own bills and on a new car she purchased. This is putting a lot of stress on us.
What is the best way to ask her to leave without making the situation more awkward than it already is?
Just Plain Broke
DEAR BROKE: This friendship is over. All that’s left is for somebody to turn out the lights.
I read your letter to Janet Portman, attorney and author of “Every Landlord’s Legal Guide” (Nolo, 2006) - (new edition published in 2014).
If you can’t manage to ask her to leave, then you should give her a written notice that her tenancy is over. Say that she hasn’t paid the rent in months and that she must move on an exact date. You can add a line such as, “We are so sorry that your choice not to pay the rent we agreed upon has forced us to this decision. We wish you all the best in your next home.”
Let the bad-mouthing begin.
If she won’t leave on her own, you should do some legal research and consider going to court. Information and a variety of strategies can be found at www.nolo.com.
Whatever you do, don’t just put her stuff on the lawn and change the locks, no matter how tempting. Even the world’s worst tenants have rights.
You can download lease forms from the nolo.com website. If your tenants don’t currently sign leases, you should have them do so. (May 2006)
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“As a public school teacher in North Carolina—not an “outsider” that Governor McCrory alleges is at the helm of the Moral Monday protests, but an educator grounded in and devoted to the community of Durham—I am ardent to stand up for the future of my students.
When I came out of college straight into teaching seven years ago, I believed that teaching English was going to be about, well, teaching English. I thought that my task was to impart in my students a love of, or at least a less fervent dislike for, Shakespeare and To Kill a Mockingbird. Within a few short weeks I learned how mistaken I was.
Sure, there was still room for Boo and the Bard, but teaching was really about providing stability, respect, and compassion to teenagers desperate to learn in a system that was failing them. It was about talking to K about why he shouldn’t drop out. It was about visiting J in the hospital after her miscarriage. It was about tutoring 15-year-old T so he could move past a fifth grade reading level.
Because this was what my students needed, this is what teaching became for me. It is what teaching means for thousands of teachers, counselors, teaching assistants, and other public school workers across the state, as we prepare our students for successful futures, not just academically, but in every way.
We work long past our salaried hours to create instruction that challenges our students to grow as critical thinkers. We advise clubs where our students can express themselves. We coach sports to promote health and self-discipline.
We counsel the crying, laugh with the happy, protect the bullied, and motivate the discouraged. We are honest with our students about their struggles and successes, and about our own. We do all this not for professional gain but because we firmly believe that these children are worth everything we can give them. We do it because what we teachers want is no different than what our students need.
What the General Assembly wants, however, is in stark contrast to what the children of North Carolina need. In their pursuit to destroy public education via budgets that cut funding, school vouchers that favor private companies, and the elimination of master’s degree pay, the legislature shows how little they care about the quality and longevity of those educating our kids.
I am a seventh year teacher whose pay is frozen at the second year rung of the pay scale, in the state with the 4th worst teacher pay in the country. I have seen dozens of excellent teachers move on to other professions or other states so they could sustain themselves and their families.
At my school, students regularly ask new teachers “will you be here next year?” because they are so used to our terrible turnover rates.
It’s not just education legislation that is bent on destroying our most vulnerable communities through persistent instability. The General Assembly is curbing voting rights, letting unemployment benefits expire, and repealing the Racial Justice Act, all while giving tax breaks to corporate giants. My students aren’t naïve. They know that their communities are being marginalized.
Last year, a student at our school was murdered. In the weeks that followed, my students and I cried out in anguish and anger and asked the toughest questions one could imagine: Why did this student end up where he was? What could any of us have done? How can we keep this from happening again? Our teenagers know to ask these critical questions, but the leaders in Raleigh have failed to ask them: How do we make sure justice is served for all North Carolinians? How do we transform struggling communities into havens of health and stability?
My students create solutions, like organizing a march to the early voting polls and memorial for their classmate. Meanwhile, politicians ignore humanity and count capital.
Next school year, as I always have in the past, I will tell my students every day that they are important and loved. What I wish I could tell them is that the people in power agree—that our General Assembly believes in their futures just like I do. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely I’ll be able to do that.
I will get to tell them, however, that thousands of North Carolinians testified to their worth during the Moral Mondays, and that a movement that believes in them is coming.
This movement is not the work of “outside agitators,” as the Governor believes, but the best and bravest that our state has to offer. It’s a movement led by and fighting for the well-being of 9.7 million insiders—the people of North Carolina who desire a healthy, sustainable future in our state for generations to come.” Source
The few are bullying and mistreating the many.
Greed is winning over caring and community.
The few are creating crises that do not exist so that they can deform our countries.
How bad does it have to get in New Zealand before we shout no more, along with our America, English, Brazilian, and other worldwide friends?
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The Philips XXL HD9630/98 Air Fryer is a powerful air fryer with capabilities to bake, grill and roast. Equipped with Twin TurboStar technology, it is designed for faster cooking results. With practicality in mind, the Philips Air Fryer XXL is simple to use, convenient, and easy to clean.
Compared to larger models such as the GoWISE GW22956 Air Fryer, the Philips XXL has a small capacity. It won’t be suitable for large families and it’s lacking in some of the features that other models offer too.
To find an alternative model or to compare what each can offer you, read our full guide to the best air fryers.
Philips XXL HD9630/98 Air Fryer: What you need to know
The Philips Air Fryer XXL owes its great performance to its Twin TurboStar technology. Not only does it heat up faster but it also extracts excess fat from foods, offering a healthier way to prepare meals. It has an adjustable thermostat to customize your temperature, and a timer for automatic shut-off. It comes with a 4-quart capacity, which is sufficient for cooking up smaller meals.
What’s more, it has a convenient QuickClean basket and slide-in drawer which are all removable and dishwasher safe. The Philips Air Fryer XXL is available in two colors, black and silver, and also comes with a handy recipe book and app for more cooking ideas.
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Despite its basic features, it’s not the cheapest fryer around either and doesn’t necessarily offer you the best value for money. For a better value option, check out the NuWave Brio 37001 6-Quart Air Fryer review.
However, the detachable parts on this air fryer are dishwasher safe, saving you on scrubbing time. Considering this air fryer doesn't have all the sleek ‘mod-cons’ of other top models, it is expensive.
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Users of the Philips Air Fryer XXL rated its impressive frying and baking functions. They particularly liked that it was easy to use and quick heating, stating how crispy their dishes came out in just minutes. Others found the handy slide-out basket convenient and loved the fact that all the detachable parts were easy to clean in the dishwasher.
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Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) of Russia controls the puck during the first period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series against the Phoenix Coyotes in Detroit, Saturday, April 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
DETROIT - Pavel Datsyuk skated toward the net with the puck, then pulled it back between his legs and flipped it at the goalie.
It was the type of move you'd expect to see in a shootout or maybe during practice, but the Detroit star is feeling confident these days, and his teammates are off to a fine start in the post-season.
Datsyuk scored and added two assists in the first period alone—including that sleight of hand that set up a goal by Darren Helm—and the Red Wings held on for a 4-3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Detroit led 2-0 when Datsyuk poked the puck past a Phoenix player in the neutral zone and skated in on goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. His trick shot from close range was saved, but Helm was there for an easy goal on the rebound.
"I am maybe trying to do too much. It was a stupid thing. It worked, though," Datsyuk said. "I go one-on-one, sometimes I like to use it sometimes between the legs. Maybe next time, I try more easy way to score."
Datsyuk added another assist early in the second period for his first career four-point game in the playoffs. Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom also scored for Detroit, and Nicklas Lidstrom had two assists. Shane Doan scored twice for Phoenix, which nearly rallied from a four-goal deficit thanks to a suddenly potent power play.
The Red Wings were again without Henrik Zetterberg, who has been out with a left knee injury after leading the team in scoring during the regular season. Datsyuk filled the void and left teammates and opponents impressed with his nifty stick-handling.
"The fact he almost pulled it off ... in a Stanley Cup playoff game—it's really remarkable," said Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard, who made 30 saves.
Phoenix's Derek Morris was out with an upper body injury, and fellow defenceman Ed Jovanovski left the game because of his own upper body injury.
"They did their job at home," Phoenix's Radim Vrbata said. "We have to do ours in our building."
Detroit's Johan Franzen had his 13-game post-season point streak snapped. He left early in the first after crashing into the boards. Franzen appeared to lose his balance just before being hit by Doan, and it looked like he had blood on his face as he departed.
"I got a high stick right before that in the face and then hit from behind," Franzen said. "Yeah, it was the boards on my forehead."
He came back in the second period with a bandage on his forehead, and he appeared to have cotton in his nose. There was no penalty when Franzen was hurt, and Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said none was warranted.
"Franzen toe-picked, and Doan kind of bumped him," Babcock said. "In my opinion, no penalty."
Detroit scored two power-play goals later in the first. Datsyuk contributed the first on a wrist shot through traffic with 9:18 left. Then Rafalski made it 2-0 with a shot from just inside the blue line.
The teams were at even strength when Datsyuk broke in and set up Helm's goal while trying for the spectacular finish. When the goal was announced, the crowd roared louder for the Russian's assist than for the goal scorer.
"Second time he's tried it," Helm said. "He's got lots of skill. It doesn't really surprise me. He's pretty amazing. The rebound came to me and I just made sure I got it in the open cage."
Early in the second, Datsyuk stick-handled free in the slot and shot wide, but Holmstrom tipped in Valtteri Filppula's shot seconds later to make it 4-0.
Datsyuk wasn't done. He made an abrupt stop inside the Phoenix zone to free himself before making a perfect pass to Filppula, whose shot from in close was stopped. Then Datsyuk found himself alone with the puck after a careless turnover by the Coyotes in their own zone, but he was unable to convert.
"It's disgusting," Phoenix defenceman Keith Yandle said with admiration. "It's fun to watch him but not fun to play against him. He makes the game look easy, he's so good. It has to be a collective five-guy unit to take care of him. One or two guys, he's going to embarrass them."
The Coyotes nearly came back by scoring three power-play goals—they had gone 0 for 6 with the advantage in the opening game. Vrbata scored with 12:58 left in the second, and Doan set up in front of Howard and backhanded in a rebound to make it 4-2 with 14:11 to play in the third.
Detroit then took a pair of quick penalties, giving Phoenix a two-man advantage. The Red Wings almost killed it off, but Doan scored from just above the slot with 11:23 to play to cut the deficit to one.
Detroit showed more discipline after that and held on to win its 55th straight playoff game when scoring at least four goals.
Notes: Franzen and Doan took coincidental minors for roughing with 1:29 left in the second. ... One octopus appeared to land on the ice right before the game started. The Red Wings say the league prohibits throwing objects onto the ice and anyone caught doing so can be subject to prosecution for violating local and state laws.
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I missed out on Xenoblade Chronicles and now the closest copy is about 100 miles from my house. So, I decided to not miss out on another Wii game that deserves my attention. Not only that, it will be my first true JRPG. Even at my advanced age, I never took the plunge during its heyday. Here we go!
This 48 year old still knows how to party according to my video. Actually, I was testing out my new camera. I'm the bald headed guy and the other dude in yellow is my younger brother. Just having some fun. Oh, and I turned 48. Still playing them games. Peace.
Happy Endings are sublime. They don't come as often as you think. When the credits roll, you know you've trolled...the game. Win!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution: After playing this game on the 360, I bought it again for the PC on Steam. Steam lasts forever...right? I believe in video games again. The Witcher 2: Yet another game finished on the 360 and bought on Steam, plus a little GoG love. God fucking damn awesome. Dead Space 2: Fuck Yeah! Great Game! Mass Effect 3: No fuss, just a game. A motherfucking good video game. I felt the ending served me well. No limp dick, just a dick and a pussy combined. Stalker: Call of Pripyat: Bought a new laptop that can play video games over the summer. Saw the ending, lived it, felt it and still not as good as Chernobyl. Dishonored: Fanfuckingtastic with a wealth of stealth and subversive gameplay, but...a little long in the tooth. The Walking Dead: What can I say? No fucking way, did I play, a video game. I did. I did just play a video game. It's a game. A video game. I played it.
Whiskey Dick Games: Did Not Finish: The, I still love you babes of 2012:
I wrote this for some friends of facebook and me. Mostly it's just a reflection of the last six months after my wife's death. I thought I would share with you guys.
On May 9th, six months ago, I lost my wife of almost twenty years to a stroke. Her health had been failing throughout the years as thirty years of Lupus had taken its toll. As her journey in this life came to an end, mine was ready to begin, anew. I had no idea how her death would effect me. The repercussions of our relationship still live strong in me and bring me many mixed emotions. Ours was a complicated relationship, one of lovers, partners, care giving and best friends. After Mary died, I did what I had to do to make sure my bills were paid. I did other things to make my space more mine, but she's everywhere still. I smell her. I see her. I hear her. Mary Glen was a towering presence in my life. Sometimes, I was afraid to come out of her shadow, other times, I wished to break free of her influence. I'm free now. I have no choice but to be.
Through the joy of a great friendship renewed and being seen through a looking glass they call Skype, I saw how I was also destroying my own body. I quit smoking, chewing tobacco, started exercising and eating healthy on a regular basis back in June and July. I've lost almost 30 lbs. I've got a job, temporary, but it seems it will become permanent. My life is mine. It's all mine. I can't go back. The last fantasy of a life that I clung to is dead.
I wish to do plays and play in the theater. But I have bills to pay, for now, but my life is far from over. I will play the play again. I will act out. I will be.
I'm good. I'm getting better and will grow to be an individual beyond that which I even knew. The second half of my life is just beginning.
For you, my video game loving brethren.
I still play video games, but what do they all mean anymore. I play them now because I did in the past. I still haven't found that one that has caught my attention, especially after my wife's death. I just play them to play them. Dishonored was cool, but seemed like it ran its course for way to long. I'm playing Assassin's Creed 3 now and it seems like an interesting game with a bunch of stuff I could give two shits about. Maybe Hitman will do the trick. As it turns out, I'm not getting a Wii U as of now, so fuck it. Video Games.... I keep buying them, because that's what I do. Maybe a video game needs to find me. It happens. Keep on playing.
We love them. We play them. We pay them. We come back for more.
If ever I describe my feelings of longevity stop me, but Dishonored was full of ripe love wasted on a few missteps of love misinterpreted. Love me long, but don't whiskey dick my ass. But I will replay with nothing but supreme chaos intended.
When will I show my finishing move in any video game lore such as Mark of the Ninja, when I plan on it, that's when. Seriously, there's something wrong with Mark of the Ninja's save system. Damn, fuck it. Maybe I'm too simple to grasp it. It's just too big for me.
I once played a game to just play it.
Anno sounds dirty so we Americans call it Dawn of Discovery. But 1404 is the size of my adventure reacquainted. Sometimes the pleasure gets to be too much with micromanagement and all, but the outcome is pure joy.
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The National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places in partnership with the communities of Farmington, Hartford, New Haven and New London, Connecticut, the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers invite you to explore Amistad: Seeking Freedom in Connecticut.
The plight of the Mende Africans caught the attention of America in the 1840s, and continues to hold our attention today. This travel itinerary highlights 14 historic places listed in the National Register of Historic Places that tell the story of the Amistad
and the Mende Africans' legal battle and quest for freedom in Connecticut.
| Slave ship Amistad off Culloden Point, Long Island, NY, oil by unknown artist, 1839
Photo courtesy of New Haven Colony Historical Society and Adams National Historic Site
In January 1839, a group of Mende Tribe Africans, were captured by Spanish traders and shipped to Cuba, where the Africans were bought by two plantation owners who intended to take them to their own plantations on another part of the island on the ship La Amistad. During that journey, the Mende revolted against their captors and tried to force the Spanish to sail them back to Africa. The Spaniards sailed north by night unbeknownst to the Africans, and the Amistad reached Long Island Sound on August 27, 1839. In search of food and water, the Mende deboarded on Montauk Point, Long Island, where they were recaptured by the Federal naval brig, Washington and escorted to nearby New London
Harbor, Connecticut. The Amistad remained in New London, until it was sold 14 months later and its cargo auctioned at the New London Customhouse. The riveting trial of the Amistad Africans, including their legal defense by former President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, began in Connecticut and led to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Mende remained in Connecticut, as their fate was being debated and decided, for the next two years: in court in Hartford and New Haven (where the Mende were held in jail during much of the trial), and finally to Farmington where they spent three months while funds were raised for their return journey to Sierra Leone--places where important chapters of the Amistad story played out.
Amistad: Seeking Freedom in Connecticut
The Old Statehouse in Hartford, where the Amistad Trial began on September 19, 1839
Photo courtesy of Jeremiah Stevenson
offers several ways to discover the places that tell this story. Each highlighted historic place features a brief description of that place's historic significance, color photographs and public accessibility information. At the bottom of each page the visitor will find a navigation bar containing links to five essays that explain more about the Amistad Story
, Timeline of Events
, Slave Trade
, Connecticut Abolitionsists
and Connecticut Freedom Trail
. These essays provide historic background, or "contexts," for the places included in the itinerary. In the Learn More
section, the itinerary links to regional and local web sites that provide visitors with further information regarding cultural events, special activities, and lodging and dining possibilities. Visitors may be interested in Historic Hotels of America
, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located in Connecticut. The itinerary can be viewed online, or printed out if you plan to visit Connecticut in person.
Amistad: Seeking Freedom in Connecticut
| Austin F. Williams built this dormitory (later used as a carriagehouse) for the Mende during their stay in Farmington
Photo courtesy of the Farmington Historical Society
is the latest example of a new and exciting cooperative project. As part of the Department of the Interior's strategy to promote public awareness of history and encourage visits to historic places throughout the nation, the National Register of Historic Places cooperates with communities, regions and heritage areas throughout the United States to create online travel itineraries. Using places nominated by State, Federal and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the itineraries help potential visitors plan trips by highlighting the amazing diversity of this country's historic places and supplying accessibility information for each featured site. Amistad: Seeking Freedom in Connecticut
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World markets are mostly red overnight with Europe down almost a percent and Asia got hit pretty hard. Shanghai is down 0.67% but the Nikkei is having another bout of extreme weakness, down 4% as
the Yen hit six-week highs.
S&P futures are down 5-7 handles giving some downside follow-through to yesterday’s break of the 1698-1702 actionable pivot. Yesterday did give some reasons to take off some risk for the intermediate-term active market participant. If you were looking for cues to get short, yesterday could have provided a small inflection point. It seems like IBD tweaked its big picture section as they went to “rally under pressure” a bit quicker than in the past..
In order for the Bears to keep some control they can’t let the bulls reclaim the 1698-1702 area. Support stands at the 21-day around 1682ish and then 1671 is a bigger spot. We will measure the next few sessions to see what type action we could see in August. Nobody “truly” knows, but if you made adjustments around that pivot you have some flexibility. I don’t think the highs of the year are in, but some volatility will be nice.
There has been lots of nice stock action as this earnings season has provided us with multiple set-ups for action.
In today’s Morning Call we will go over some stocks that showed some relative strength yesterday.
eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) had a big gap down on July 18 after the company missed its earnings estimate then dip buyers stepped in at the $51 area to contain the sell-off. The stock built a base at this level for a few sessions before seeing a spirited move yesterday that brought it back above all key moving averages. The stock showed some relative strength yesterday. It could try to fill the earnings gap at above $53.92.
Michael Kors (NASDAQ:KORS) spiked higher at the open yesterday after the luxury retailer posted earnings that nearly doubled. It sold off together with the broader market in the morning, but met some buyers at the upper level support of $67.85 and saw a strong rally off of lows. Holding above prior pivot high of $69.23 would be constructive for higher prices moving forward.
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) absorbed debit card fees limit news that created a wide trading range in both MA and V last Wednesday. Yesterday MA tacked on another 1.80% after flagging at highs for two sessions. It looks a bit extended on the daily chart now and hard to chase, but its relative strength is something to notice. Some work above $640 to allow the key moving averages to play some catch up would be healthy for higher prices.
Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) is a new issue that has a constructive looking chart. It saw a nice break out at the $70 level on Friday after grinding higher for almost two months. It’s now flagging nicely at highs showing healthy digestion of the potent break out. The stock also showed some relative strength yesterday. We now have an upper support of $72.19 to trade against.
Some mixed action in tech
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) had a small Red Dog Reversal at $470.67 yesterday as we talked about how it did look a bit extended from the short-term moving averages. It still looks good as it’s trying to build a base at the $462 area. Next bigger support / buyable spot is $457ish.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) held up well yesterday as it did sell off with the market in the morning, but held the recent pivot level of $250 and bounced. The stock closed well off of lows and posted 0.81% of gains showing relative strength. Look for potential upside follow-through above $257.60 if the market continues to hold.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is hovering around its 21-day MA and put in a long bottoming tail after it held the upper support of $297 yesterday. A move through $302-303 could help it penetrate through the short-term downtrend since July 26.
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) was on our radar yesterday for a move through $907. It tried and failed and is a bit sloppy. I’m going to stay away until it starts acting better. Holding above $880 would be constructive, but a break below that level could add some pressure.
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) has been acting better since early July and further re-energized after earnings. It has some support around $130ish with a major gap support around $120ish.
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) has been super strong since earnings and could use a break. Yesterday’s low of $37.94 is a point of reference. The 8-day stands at $36.53ish.
LinkedIn (NASDAQ:LNKD) is building a nice flag above its earnings gap, with $228ish being the level to trade against. A move above $235ish could set it in motion.
VMWare (NYSE:VMW) is building a nice pattern above its earnings gap. The $83.50ish pivot is the level for action if it can power through it.
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) came out with very weak earnings last night and is getting beat up. The $40ish pivot is some bigger support to watch.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a great stock on all time frames. Earnings are after the close. It is priced for perfection so I’m going to wait until after the number to trade it.. I’m probably not doing an option strategy here like I did into earnings with GOOG, AAPL, FB, and LNKD. Historic highs for after hours is $146.
Bears have the ball a bit here, but if we close back above 1698-1702 it will be a very quick set of downs..
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KANSAS CITY — Everybody talked to James Franklin.
The sophomore quarterback said offensive players, defensive players and even players who would never talk to him, talked to him. And, he said it was the simple act of talking with teammates and coaches that turned what looked like the worst game of his career into a 24-10 comeback victory Saturday against Kansas.
Franklin's first half was a nightmare: overthrows, underthrows, throws behind receivers and throws to the other team. He threw three interceptions in a four-pass span during the first half, the last returned 56 yards by Kansas defensive back Bradley McDougald for a touchdown that put the Jayhawks, who entered the game on a nine-game losing streak, ahead by a score of 10-0.
But, as he did last week against Texas Tech, Franklin led Missouri back.
In the third quarter, the Tigers tied the game up at 10-10 after a botched snap on a Kansas punt attempt gave Missouri the ball at the Jayhawks 14-yard line. On the next offensive drive, Franklin drove the offense 93 yards and capped the drive with a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Wes Kemp.
Later, on the first play of the fourth quarter, Franklin threw another pass to Marcus Lucas for a 53-yard touchdown, giving the Tigers a 24-10 lead.
Just as the Jayhawks had capitalized on Franklin’s mistakes to build a 10-3 lead at halftime, Franklin’s execution turned the game around in the second half and put the Tigers ahead by two touchdowns.
Following his first-half struggles, the typically cheerful quarterback hung his head a little bit.
So, the quarterback earned a "talking to." But not in a bad way.
Teammates came to him and gave him words of encouragement. They joked. They tried to get Franklin to return to his ever-smiling state.
"I knew the guys were counting on me," Franklin said. "They kept telling me, 'You’re No. 1 for a reason, you’re the quarterback for a reason, you're here for a reason.' And so I was thinking about it, and I was just really frustrated and down. And then they kept telling me to remain positive, and that gave me more confidence."
Some of the words were your usual sports pick-me-ups.
"I just told him, 'Listen buddy, I got all the faith in the world in you,'" wide receiver T.J. Moe said. "'So don't you worry about the first half, don't worry about nothing. You’ll be all right.'"
Others still resorted to funny nicknames and a more lighthearted confidence-building approach.
"I called him 'Tankhead' and joked around with him a little, made him smile," wide receiver Jerrell Jackson said. "He was smiling real hard before the game, so I made him smile at halftime, just joking around and making sure everyone's spirits were lifted."
In the first half, Franklin completed seven of 14 passing attempts and threw three interceptions. In the second half, he completed seven of eight passing attempts, and threw two touchdowns.
His teammates knew that Franklin would be able to shake off his sloppy start. Moe said he's never seen Franklin stay rattled throughout an entire game. Running back De'Vion Moore said that the quarterback has overcome struggles before.
"He's demonstrated game in and game out what he can handle," Moore said. "So when we hit adversity, there's no panic at all."
"James shakes it off," Moe said. "He might start off the game a little bit rough sometimes, but he always finds a way to settle down and shake it off and give us a chance to win. So, that’s all we need. Can’t ask much more than that."
Following his interceptions, Franklin said he told offensive coordinator David Yost that he wasn’t feeling comfortable throwing the ball. According to Franklin, Yost wants him to be communicative with him, and the offense took a run-heavy turn on the next couple Missouri drives.
After a while, Yost starting calling more passing plays. Franklin said Yost's confidence in him helped to boost his own confidence.
Moe doesn't think early-game adversity has affected the quarterback's confidence.
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The latest addition to the Olympus PEN range of compact interchangeable lens cameras, the Olympus E-PL3, is set to be launched in American in September. Given Olympus’ usual release schedule, we expect it to arrive in the UK shortly afterwards.
Available in a choice of four colours – black, silver, red and white – the Olympus E-PL3 offers a metal body and makes use of the increasingly popular micro four-thirds system. It will use a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor, as well as the company’s own TruePic VI image processor.
Olympus E-PL3 package options
Customers will have a choice of buying the replacement for the E-PL2 with either a zoom or a wide-angle pancake lens. The zoom lens offered will be the M.Zuiko 14-42mm (28mm-84mm equivalent), whereas those who prefer the pancake option will be presented with a M. Zuiko 17mm lens. Rather strangely, however, there is no word as to whether Olympus will be selling the E-PL3 body on its own.
Olympus E-PL3 release date
Unfortunately, we don’t have firm release dates for either side of the Atlantic, although Olympus have told us to expect the E-PL3 to go on sale in the USA during September. It should be noted, though, that we were originally expecting to see the model debut in August, so hopefully there will be no further delays. Once the Olympus E-PL3 launches in America, we are sure that we won’t have long to wait to see it go on sale in the UK.
Those alert folks over at LetsGoDigital have spied a new addition to the Casio International website. There has been no official announcement from the Japanese company with regards to the Casio QV-R100, but full details of the camera’s specification have been released.
The Casio QV-R100 is a 14.1 megapixel camera which sports a 4x optical zoom. It has a wide-angle lens, with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-108mm. It weighs in at 124 grammes, and existing Casio owners might be interested to know that it will use the NP-80 lithium-ion battery. This is a widely available cell, so if you already have one from an existing camera then you won’t have to spend money adding to your collection of spares.
Availability of the Casio QV-R100
We were a little surprised when we read about this offering from Casio today. Although they have published details of the camera’s specification, we know very little else about it.
It seems highly unlikely that the Casio QV-R100 will be soft launched, so no doubt a press release will appear in our inbox in due course. But until that time, obviously we are unable to advise about the release date, pricing, or even which territories this camera will be appearing in. Keep checking back with Best Waterproof Camera, as we will bring you all of the relevant information as soon as we have it.
Nikon have revealed that they are ready to release a new macro lens, which is sure to interest many of the manufacturer’s loyal users due to its aggressive pricing. The Nikon 40mm f2.8 G has been given a recommended retail price of only £249.99, which is very competitive for a lens which will offer a full 1:1 reproduction radio.
Included in the Nikon 40mm f2.8 G is the Tokyo company’s Silent Wave Motor technology, ensuring that the lens is quiet whilst autofocussing. It is also incredibly light, weighing in at only 235 grammes.
For those of you wanting to get your hands on Nikon’s latest piece of kit, you won’t have to wait long, with the release date having been confirmed as being 25th August.
UK photography retailer Jessops is planning to trial tablet devices in a number of its Manchester stores, from September. The tablets are designed to offer customer a quick and convenient option for editing and ordering copies of their photos.
The new tablets are not intended to replace existing kiosks at the moment, but will operate alongside equipment already used in-store.
With tablet devices becoming increasingly popular, Jessops will hope that familiarity with this type of solution will attract more customers into its stores. In addition, tablets offer the advantage of consuming less space than traditional photo printing kiosks.
Software for Jessops’ new tablets is being developed Lucidium, who the retailer already has a relationship with having commissioned the company to develop the software used by their in-store kiosks.
The Windows-7 based tablets will be rolled out into more stores before Christmas, if the trial proves to be successful. Jessops have said that the tablets could be installed in all of its branches by early 2012.
Panasonic have announced a powerful new prosumer camera today.
The centrepiece of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 is very much its substantial 24x optical zoom lens. At the other end of the scale, a wide-angle focal length of 25mm is offered. The glass itself will be manufactured by the renowned German optics company Leica.
Also featured on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 is 1080i full HD video recording.
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Fukushima new Level 1 Incident Live Press Conference warns of new leaks at plant, unsure where leaks are coming from...
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[quote:Fishy:MV8yMzI2MzA3XzM5Njg1MzEwXzI5RjEzNEI5] [quote:Citizenperth:MV8yMzI2MzA3XzM5Njg1MDUzX0Q2RDIxRTVF] OK!... this one is up and verified! [mochizuki] Following up this article..Fukushima worker “Expiration date for use of the contaminated tanks is coming.” [URL] Tepco held an extraordinary press conference for the leakage on 8/20/2013. From their announcement, one of the tanks (No.5) lost 1/3 of the stocked water, which is approx. 300 tones. Most of the leaked water has travelled out of the local dam. The total amount of leaking β nuclide is 24,000,000,000,000 Bq. The total amount of leaking Cesium-134 is 13,800,000,000 Bq. The total amount of leaking Cesium-137 is 30,000,000,000. The leaking part is not identified yet. The leakage is still continuing. Tepco is pumping up the leaked water but it’s still 4 tones. http://fukushima-diary.com/2013/08/tank-leakage-300m3-24000000000000-bq-of-%ce%b2-nuclide-released-still-keeps-leaking/ [/quote] CP, here is the most recent press release from Tepco. It describes detailed nuclide analysis of the leaked water. Doesn't look good. Thoughts?? http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/2013/1229847_5130.html [/quote]
Level 1 nuclear incident today at #Fukushima. “Extremely high radiation levels” found leaking near Unit 4
Press conference now [
link to live.nicovideo.jp
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OK its way too complicated to translate like this, but hes basically saying that they have some worry about tank leakage. that more than one tank is leaking and they dont know the exact points, then he is telling exactly how full each tank is (many of them above 90% full) and how many tons have leaked.
Now hes talking about how many beta and gamma nucleides have been found and which elements have been found in the water and whether that water is inside the tank or outside.
(trust me this is very high level japanese, above my level, I'm doing my best loll)
There is a pump between 10 and 11 that .. has something. Im not sure?
the tanks are all connected so when there is a problem with one there is a problem with all of them
OMG something about rain... I missed it because i was typing the last line... Tokyos gonna get rain too this afternoon.. I'm not sure, I'll have to ask a friend if they heard it. The commenters are freaking out about it.
He finishes off when they have more information they will tell.
Thats the end of his report.
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A group of workers at a Boston company going through staff cutbacks recently started gossiping about a male colleague who drank too much during a business dinner. Some suspected the muckraking was an attempt to get the guy at the top of the layoff list, and he ended up getting a pink slip.
An employee for a major retailer believes she was fired for talking about another employee’s drug habit. She thinks she shouldn’t have been let go because the gossip was true.
And a worker at a Florida resort recently quit her job because the gossip got so out of hand that it would go on for hours, and she was often the subject of the office whispers.
The recession not only ushered in unprecedented job cuts and economic pain but also seems to have opened the door to more whispers around the water cooler. (None of the workers mentioned above wanted their names used for fear of being associated with negative gossip at work.)
“People are worried about losing their jobs, so it’s a big fuel for the gossip fire,” said Sam Chapman, author of “The No Gossip Zone.” “Insecurity is escalating with all this unemployment, and the backbiting gets worse because the stakes are raised.”
In a survey conducted last year by the Society for Human Resource Management, 54 percent of managers said they had seen an increase in gossip or rumors about downsizing or layoffs due to uncertainty in the U.S. economy.
Another study by staffing company The Creative Group found that 84 percent of surveyed marketing and advertising executives said office gossip is common. And 63 percent said it has a negative impact on the workplace.
Fighting the rumor mill
Some employers are going on the gossip warpath because they believe it affects productivity and undermines employee morale.
Beth Leone Noble, a partner at Raleigh, N.C., law firm Leone Noble & Seate, which handles personal injury cases and bankruptcies, considers herself a laid-back employer. She lets workers surf the Internet during work hours, the office dress code is casual, and she even allows employees to bring their kids into the office if they have child-care issues.
Gossip, however, is unacceptable at the law firm.
“I don’t think there is anything more poisoning to a work culture than gossip,” she said.
She is serious about it. Leone Noble, who had to slash some workers’ hours to keep her staff of 14 on board, recently fired an employee for gossiping even though she had a stellar performance record. She warned the worker twice and also held counseling sessions with the employee, but the gossip kept coming.
“Bottom line, you cannot tolerate it and the minute it rears its ugly head, you have to be prepared to stop it, even if it means letting an otherwise valuable employee go,” she added.
Social media Web sites like Twitter and Facebook are helping fuel the gossip train, said Denise Wheeler, an employment attorney with Fowler White. “Nowadays people are gossiping on social media networks and blogs, gossiping about fellow employees, their bosses and the company in general,” she said.
For the most part, an employer can fire you if you dish dirt on your colleagues. “I’m not aware of any labor law that protects anyone from being terminated for gossiping,” Wheeler said.
Alas, no matter what employers do, they’ll never be able to fully quash gossip — nor should they try to stamp it out completely, said Rick Gibbs, senior human resources specialist with Administaff, a firm that runs human resource functions for nearly 6,000 small businesses.
“I think healthy, informal communications between employees can be helpful. It can open the lines of communication,” he said. Indeed, research has found that gossip can help cement social networks.
Companies can help quash rumors by having open communication with employees, Gibbs said, especially during tough economic times.
“No Gossip Zone” author Chapman, who banned gossip at his public relations firm, Parson Consulting, two years ago, said he has seen productivity skyrocket as a result.
He uses the tattletale approach to quelling gossip. “We call it completing,” he said. “If you say something negative about someone not in the room, we say that’s gossip and we invite you to go tell on yourself.”
While Chapman acknowledged that political backbiting can help further your career, he stressed it’s a “nefarious” tactic that will come back and haunt you in the long run. “The gossiper and the gossipee both get hurt,” he maintained. “No one likes a gossip.” | <urn:uuid:c0b68a0b-0f1e-48da-b7a0-3bff4d182df8> | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/business/Your_Career__Job_fears_fuel_gossip_at_work-78103402.html | 2013-12-08T09:44:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163059081/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131739-00098-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967533 | 993 |
Universal Human Beings Week on March, 2018: How long should I wait.?
Universal Human Beings Week 2018. Puresh Power: Quote of the Week “All human beings are born
There is a common misconception that there is no fixed amount of time before you either fuck or fail. In fact there is, as the following fact suggests: "Two human beings should copulate in the first 2 weeks they come in contact for the first time or the relation will abruptly end 138 days later." This universal rule that has not yet been proven wrong was found by Dr. Steve Douglas of the University of Youreafuckingretard.
Why some people are against universal health-care?
we do need some kind of health care in the USA
the one who don't want it, is the ones who are rich and/or got heath ins ....I don't..... and I am in need of a Dr. today(blood pressure 151/97) but no money to get in to the Dr.( 150.00 per visit). it is the greedy ones at the top that don't care. ......but they want to rebuild other countrys and just let us die ..while they spind My tax dollars on some one eles.
What does the black crow symbolize?
Many cultures consider crows to be the keepers of the Sacred Law, for nothing escapes their keen sight. To have a Crow as a power animal is extremely powerful stuff. When we meditate on the crow and align with it, we are instilled with the wisdom to know ourselves beyond the limitations of one-dimensional thinking and laws. We are taught to appreciate the many dimensions of both reality and ourselves, and to learn to trust our intuition and personal integrity.
Crows often appear in groups, and though there seems to be no variation in their caw-ing to each other, each caw actually has a different meaning. Their complex vocabulary is one sign of their intelligence, and is also a sign of their significance as power animals. When a crow explores something new, others watch closely to see what happens and then learn from it. They often make great noise when hunters are around, warning deer and other birds. Crows recognise potential danger and hence always post lookouts when feeding. This is their most vulnerable time. This helps us understand that we must watch what we believe, to test our habitual ideas about reality against a more universal standard.
Without paying careful attention, we are unable to understand the language of crows, this signifies the fact that we can't always see beyond our own cultural limitations. These limitations include certain moral codes of right and wrong, along with 'rules' that accompany these codes.
Throughout history there have been many (unnecessary) conflicts and wars between humans due to differing moral and religious beliefs. To truly create a new age of love, peace and harmony it is of high importance for us to be able to transcend our particular cultural limitations and to hold in our hearts and souls what we share as spiritual beings in human form. We are all connected, infinitely and composed of the same 'stuff'. We need to realise that hurting others only hurts ourselves. Crow is the bird which represents this transcendence.
Crow can also teach us to be mindful about judging people automatically. Be mindful of your opinions and actions. You need to walk your talk, to speak your truth and to know your life's mission. Again, trust your intuition and personal integrity, to create your own standards, whether or not they match those of the world around you. Be an individual, think for yourself, don't necessarily follow the crowd!
In the courting process the male crow's voice takes on a singing quality. This lets us see what the basis of sacred law is, unconditional love, the one unfailing principle by which we can test our own principles.
Crow is an omen of change. Crows live in the void and have no sense of time, therefore being able to see past, present and future simultaneously. They unite both the light and the dark, both the inner and the outer. Crow is the totem of the Great Spirit and must be held with utmost respected. They are representations of creation and spiritual strength.
Crows are messengers, telling us about the creation and magic all around us, that is available to us just for the asking. Look for opportunities to bring into being the magic of life. The striking black colour of the crow represents the colour of creation. It is the womb out of which the new comes into existence. Black is the colour of the night, giving birth to the light of a new day.
Crows are sly and can be deceptive in their actions. They have been known to build false nests high in treetops to confuse predators. Their nests are built very high up, giving them the chance to watch everything that is going on around them.
As crows are adaptable to all environments and will eat almost anything, they can survive in almost any situation. Crow is surrounded by magic, unseen forces and spiritual strength. If crow enters your life, get out of your familiar nest, look beyond your present range of vision, listen to the message(s) in its caw and act accordingly. | <urn:uuid:7ac370f6-6ca7-44f0-9b69-559644c3eea9> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | http://daysofyear.com/universal-human-beings-week/ | 2018-02-21T18:37:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813712.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180221182824-20180221202824-00772.warc.gz | en | 0.960258 | 1,069 |
Written by Ross Ramsey on Sep 22 2020 - 4:42pm
By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 21, 2020 As of Thursday, COVID-19 had killed 14,590 Texans.
Written by Texas Tribune on Sep 1 2020 - 8:50pm
By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune Sept. 1, 2020 The federal government on Tuesday announced a nationwide eviction moratorium designed to protect renters from losing their homes until the end of the year. The order could keep millions of Texans from being evicted.
Written by rudyarispe on Aug 21 2020 - 11:21am
Many people in South Texas know the name of Daria A. Vera, but friends and family of the woman, who in the 1960s joined her fellow farm workers to fight for the rights of those toiling in the fields under deplorable conditions and for low wages, say her life story should be added to Texas history books.
Written by Deborah Charnes on Aug 13 2020 - 12:30pm
There are 5.1 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. as of Aug. 12, 2020, half a million alone in Texas. Of the national total, 163,651 died.
Written by rudyarispe on Aug 11 2020 - 7:35pm
If you’ve been feeling anxious, stressed or depressed lately because of the Covid-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. That’s why the Texas Health and Human Services recently launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line that you can call. This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919
Written by Brandy Ruiz on Aug 7 2020 - 6:29pm
Author Susan Bernardo and illustrator Courtenay Fletcher performed readings of their books, “Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs” and “The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm,” and gave an in-depth lecture about bibliotherapy and creativity and how to guide children to develop emotional intelligence. The virtual workshop, webcast to more than 1,150 child care professionals, was sponsored by Voices for Children of San Antonio and ChildCareGroup of Dallas.
Written by Brandy Ruiz on Jul 27 2020 - 11:13pm
On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Emma Faye Rudkin says she’s being forced to start all over again in standing up for her rights. When face masks became required attire for the pandemic, communication was disrupted for those with hearing loss who depend on reading lips, said Rudkin, 20, who is deaf and is the founder of the non-profit organization, Aid the Silent.
Written by Rebecca Espinoza on Jul 16 2020 - 2:46pm
These sessions will cover the guidelines and process of the City of San Antonio's COVID19 Recovery Grant Program. The session is hosted by LiftFund the administrator of the fund. The fund is for small businesses and nonprofits and is open from July 13, 10 a.m. to July 27, 5 p.m. Register for the Grant Program Overview Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2133916082727209228 Dates for Webinar: Monday, July 20, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Written by CharlotteAnne Lucas on Jul 2 2020 - 7:55pm
Midway through a news conference where executives were describing hospitals' herculean efforts to cope with a staggering increase in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio and Bexar County, the governor of Texas dropped a proclamation. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texans in most counties to wear face coverings in public and gave mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people. It was what local leaders had been imploring him to do for weeks, as COVID-19 cases spiraled out of control in Texas' urban areas. | <urn:uuid:87fe2b21-f6a5-48ff-9d0d-9f1a553028ff> | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | https://nowcastsa.com/category/coronavirus?page=1 | 2021-04-14T04:17:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038076819.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20210414034544-20210414064544-00361.warc.gz | en | 0.946497 | 851 |
People who survive a painful event should express their feelings soon after so the memory isn’t “sealed over” and repressed, which could lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. In recent years, CISD has be
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In an ancient tomb located below a modern condominium building in Jerusalem, archaeologists have found ossuaries — bone boxes for the dead — bearing engravings that could represent the earliest archaeological evidence of Christians ever found.
A coalition of European and US consumer advocacy groups made a last-ditch appeal to Internet search and advertising giant Google on Wednesday to delay changes to its privacy policies.
Twisted metal beams still jut from the top of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi stricken reactors, almost one year after a massive tsunami triggered nuclear meltdown.
If Android users click the wrong link, an attacker could intercept phone calls and track their location.
The prototypes, code-named "Fishbowl", make encrypted calls, and may be emulated by handset manufacturers.
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The Earth has a roughly 12 percent chance of experiencing an enormous megaflare erupting from the sun in the next decade. This event could potentially cause trillions of dollars’ worth of damage and take up to a decade to recover from.
After two weeks with the Lytro camera, I still can’t decide if it’s a highly refined proof-of-concept or an uneven look at the future of photography. It’s simultaneously addictive and frustrating. It’s also a truly unique photographic experience.
On Saturday, a ship waiting to enter the Kenyan port city of Mombasa wandered into a restricted area and dropped its anchor, inadvertently severing a major undersea Internet and phone link to East Africa.
My first migraine arrived in a fuzzy cloud of reds and purples, a stab of pain that left me bent over in the back of an auto-rickshaw, squinting and nauseous, on my morning commute to Connaught Place, in New Delhi.
China usually holds its military hand very close to the vest-things “mysteriously” leak that it doesn’t (does) want the world to know about--so we wonder why the People’s Republic has decided to publish this in the journal Advanced Materials Research
This 10,000-rpm, no-pulse artificial heart doesn't resemble an organic heart--and might be all the better for it
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It may be hard out there for a pimp, but it just got a little bit more lucrative for a hacker.
Today’s quantum computers are no more than experiments. Researchers can string a handful of quantum bits — seemingly magical bits store a “1″ and “0″ at the same time — and these ephemeral creations can run relatively simple algorithms.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe that climate change is real — the highest level in two years — as the public trusted its own observations of rising temperatures, a poll said Tuesday.
Harris Corporation is selling its super-secure data center in Harrisonburg, Virginia and leaving the “cloud computing” business, saying both its government and commercial customers prefer hosting “mission-critical information” on their own premises.
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A Tennessee city with one-gigabit-per-second Internet runs a $300,000 contest to find ways of using it.
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As the number of privately-owned vehicles increases worldwide, the executive chairman and scion of an automotive dynasty is warning of massive global gridlock that can only be solved through technological advances.
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New plastic scaffolds attached to prosthetic devices could enable nerves to feel and control artificial limbs, using electrical signals to bring back real sensations.
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I hate it when I woke up late and everything seems to be late from there.
I hate it when I woke up so early and I can't go back to sleep .
I hate it when people realize they're wrong, but continue arguing for that point anyway.
I hate it when i fail my test although i studied hard for it...
I hate it when someone is using me and I can't do anything about it.
I hate it when I sit next to someone who smells like he/she hasn't taken a bath in a week or when im sitting next to someone who puts Johnson&Johnson lotion that smells like 'keling'. it becomes suffocating either way.
I hate it when someone breaks their promise or not keep their words.
I hate it when my mom doesn't understand me and gives me mean comments.
I hate it when my dad says he promises me, but always break a promise.
I hate it that my whole family always break a promise.
I hate it when my stomach pain occurs.
I hate it when I can't find the song I wanted to download.
I hate it when my computer lags while i'm loading my k-drama. waiting for it finish loading take times enough.
I hate it when i'm dead broke.
I hate it when my eyes make-up cannot be done properly.
I hate it when people TyPe LyKe DyZ n DeN tYnK dAt iTz So0o0 C0oL wHeN iTz ReALLy ReTaRdEd.
I hate it when I procrastinate and do a project last minute.
I hate it when people stir a cup of coffee or MILO 'tok tok tok' way. it's annoyed me so much.
I hate it when my hair gets stuck on my lipgloss.
I hate it when i have test in tomorrow morning, i'm trying to get to sleep but people make such noises.
I hate it when people just steal my ideas, like the idea i thought of was common, when it wasnt!
I hate it when people copycat me.
I hate it when I like someone.
I hate it when my MP3 is running out memories and still so many good songs I want to put in.
I hate it when I lost the last episode of Korean drama.
I hate it that I can't lie.
I hate it when I realize my dreams still so far away.
I hate it when i tried my best but the rest of team gave up.
i hate it when people make last minute plan.
I hate the fact all my friends already graduated and I still have 2 years to go.
I hate it when my feet hurt from walking around in heels.
I hate it when i think about my childhood.
I hate it when my friends started to match me up with a guy over and over, and they tease me everyday.
I hate it when in my mind i wanna do assignment but i end up doing something else which aren't important.
I hate it when i get into that really depressed mood where everything sucks and i feel fat and ugly.
I hate it when my clothes don't fit right on me.
I hate it when i get jealous of his friends that are girls even he is just someone i like.
I hate it when there's no music.
I hate it how i have to explain to people that i don't listen to american music ... often.
I hate it when i stay up all night doing an assignment due the next day.
I hate it when people bug me while i'm eating.
I hate it that I have too much pride.
I hate it when i try to concentrate and annoying people keep trying to distract me.
I hate it when I lose marks on test due to carelessness.
I hate it when the sun is so hot/bright, is pierces my skin.
I hate it when my mp3 runs out of batteries.
i hate it when my family is talking about me and i can't defend myself because i'm younger and not earning money yet like they do.
i hate it when i can't talk while i'm crying because i'm so mad.
I hate it when Rosyam Nor use name 'Danial' in his series. it doesn't suit him !!
I hate it when I turned on TV and found a local series use Japanese/Korean songs as their theme songs.
I hate it when my siblings saying something about me but i'm actually crying silently.
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I hate it when the people in my life that i put trust into turns around and backstab me and hurt me so much.
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Child Restraint Car Seats
We provide car seats for our young travelers. Our certified car seat technician ensures the seat is properly secured and fitted for children.
Donate A New Seat
Our Amazon Wishlist has a few inexpensive car seats. Your order ships directly to us saving you the hassle of personal delivery.
Donate Your Gently Used Seat
Many of our clients travel with young children fleeing without a car seat. Give your gently used car seat a second opportunity for safe travel! We accept donated used car seats under the following conditions:
- The seat was NOT installed in a vehicle during a car crash.
Exception: Minor crashes are those that meet ALL of the following criteria:
- The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site;
- The vehicle door nearest the safety seat was undamaged;
- There were no significant injuries to any of the vehicle occupants;
- The air bags (if present) did not deploy; AND
- There was no visible damage to the safety seat.
- You are the original owner of the seat.
- The manufacturer’s user manual/booklet is included (ideal), or can be downloaded/viewed online.
- All straps, tethers, coverings, buckles, handles, stickers and accessories are intact and original to the seat.
- The car seat is in exceptional condition with no known damage of any type.
We've partnered with Good Buy Gear to accept (then pass on) your gently used car seat along with all sorts of baby and childhood items to sell or give. You can visit the warehouse at 4949 Sharp Street, Suite 101 in Dallas. For questions or to make arrangements call 469-372-6622 or visit them online at GoodBuyGear.com!
Car Seat FAQ’s
Do you inspect donated seats?
Yes, we inspect every donated seat.
We start by inspecting the seat’s belts, buckles, straps and structure for signs of damage or weakness. Seats with visible damage are discarded.
Next, we examine the seat’s expiration date. Manufacturer’s assign a date that the seat is not to be used after. This date is usually on the back of the seat in plastic or on the model sticker. Britax and a few other brands have the expiration date in the user guide booklet. Seats received past their expiration date are discarded.
Finally, we review the Highway Safety Research Center Child Restraint Recall List to know if the seat has a safety related recall. Seats with a recall that impacts safety are discarded. [http://www.hsrc.unc.edu/safety_info/child_passenger_safety/hsrc_child_restraint_recalls.pdf]
After passing visible inspection, expiration, and the recall list, the seat is cleaned, tagged, cataloged and lined up for use.
How can I donate my car seat?
You can call to arrange for a pickup if you're in the North Dallas area, or meet a volunteer to accept it. Porch pickup may also be available. Call 972-885-7020 during normal business hours, or email [email protected] to make arrangements for that. Metrocrest Services Resale Store at 2661 Midway Road, Suite 207 in Carrollton, TX can also accept your donated car seat to pass it on to us. They may offer pickup service in certain parts of town and for a certain amount of donated items. Call 972-250-1900 to inquire.
What happens to a seat after a client travels with it?
Donated seats may be kept by the client after travel if they choose to accept it. We advise our clients who keep their seats to visit a fire station or local hospital to learn about installing and using the seat correctly.
Who installs the seats before travel?
We have a certified car seat technician to install the seats before travel. Volunteer drivers are reminded to ensure should straps are in the correct position (above or below the shoulder) and check that the straps are snug. Parents are asked to buckle the child while volunteer drivers confirm everyone is buckled.
Can clients use their own car seat for travel?
Of course! We'll help with installation and fitting. For liability and safety, if the seat is not appropriate for the child, we may refuse travel until a correctly sized seat is used. For example, seating a child under 3 years in a booster seat is not approved. View SaferCar.gov for information on car seats by age and size.
Do you accept car seat accessories?
Yes! We accept all types of donations related to travel.
If my donated seat is accepted then discarded, does that disqualify my tax receipt?
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Tsum Tsum Pooh: Are you excited for this week Pooh?
Soap Pooh: Beary much! Long weekend here we come! :))
January 5, 2015 might be the first day of work but it also marked Bastille’s first (hopefully, not the last) concert here in Manila. The event was held on the World Trade Center so it was a standing concert, which is a not Pooh’s preferred kind of event due to Pooh’s lack of height. XD But besides this minor hiccup, Pooh was lucky enough to be able to attend this event.
Pooh learned about this band when Arra of Style Reader had referred the song Pompeii. And just like that Pooh was hooked! Bastille’s first album, Bad Blood, even became Pooh’s “Commute to the Office” playlist. 🙂
The night started with Bad Blood followed by songs from their first album -These Streets, Icarus, Laura Palmer, Get Home and many more. While performing Flaws, Dan even came down stage. They also performed songs from VS. (Other People’s Heartache pt. III) and their famous cover of “No Scrubs”. The night ended with Pompeii, wherein Dan encouraged everyone to put down their phones and just jump up and down to the song.
Being one of Pooh’s favorite band, watching Bastille perform live is definitely a good way to start the year right. And for March, the concert to prepare for is … X Tour: Ed Sheeran Live in Manila!
Every Christmas season, Pooh has 3 main goals:
And being a hardworking bear of little brain, Pooh made to sure to achieve all three.
Last December 25, Pooh was able to try out this fairly new restaurant – Surf Shack San Juan, La Union. What’s the best thing about this place? They have at least 4 types of fusion pizzas you can try out! Here are the 4 that Pooh was able to try out:
Pizza 1: Mommy Lu’s Gourmet Tuyo Pizza
This is Pooh’s favorite pizza. Once this thin crust pizza was served at the table, the waiter poured a glass of hunny over the pizza! The combination of tuyo and hunny might seem a bit off for some people but Pooh thinks this is the perfect combination – salty and sweet at the same time 😛
Pizza 2: Bacnotan Longganisa Pizza
Pizza 3: Beef Tapa Pizza
Pizza 4: Vigan Longganisa Pizza
Trying out these not-so-common kinds of pizza, it is best partnered with one of their cocktail drinks.
Surf Shack San Juan, La Union can be found on 239 National Highway, Urbiztondo, 2514 San Juan, La Union. You may visit their official fanpage here.
Isn’t it funny how people who’ve never met their whole lives yet somewhere, somehow, they actually do have a connection? Here’s a photo that can remind us of those moments.
At the Namsan Tower, people (or bears :p) can leave behind their lock that contains a love message to your special someone. And just last October 2013, Pooh was able to leave one lock behind (the message is dedicated to hunny, of course!).
Isn’t it amazing that in order to leave your lock, you need to connect your symbol of love to another random person’s lock? It’s an overwhelming sight as it reminds you how each person or bear can love and how another person’s love is needed to support your own love. 🙂
Today’s entry addresses the Photography 101’s theme of “Solitude”.
For Pooh, the meaning of solitude does not necessarily equal to a state of being lonely. It can be one of those days where you just want to isolate yourself from everyone? Rather than looking at solitude as a state of being alone or a feeling of loneliness. Pooh chooses to view solitude as a means of recharging in life – spiritually, emotionally and physically. This is important especially if you live in such a fast pace environment where everything just happens all at once.
Below is a photo taken during Pooh’s trip to Korea. So far, this is Pooh’s favorite vacation, as this trip was taken during a time where Pooh feels lost and tired from work.
All in all, it always about perspective. Rather than viewing the negative in the term solitude, Pooh chooses to turn it into a positive thing.
Blissful days for Pooh are not just about days full of hunny. Another meaning of bliss is the feeling you get whenever you see those around you happy and relaxed. Here’s a photo of Pooh’s friend, Mcqueen, enjoying his time at the house doing nothing with Pooh. 🙂 | <urn:uuid:e7c1b826-736a-4b4d-bae5-7f406f7c5e11> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | https://themisadventuresofpooh.wordpress.com/page/2/ | 2017-09-25T09:44:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818690591.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170925092813-20170925112813-00564.warc.gz | en | 0.956331 | 1,052 |
In the classic musical, The Sound of Music , Julie Andrews sings this song to comfort the seven children for whom she is the governess. Frightened by a severe thunderstorm, they have run into her bedroom, one by one, to snuggle into the deep feather bed and escape their fears. It’s a memorable scene as she enumerates her ‘favorite things’ to change the dark mood and lift their spirits.
Now that the bitter cold winter is in the past and the summer heat has left us we are grateful for autumn. The time seems appropriate to consider what each of us deems one’s favorite things. The list has to be very personal and I found as I put mine together that it was quite easy and natural to choose a few of my favorites. I hope you each will put your own list together and enjoy doing it. Here, in no particular order is my list:
The sun glimmering on the trunks of the white birch trees in the early morning. I can see them through the window next to my desk. This lovely sight is clearest in the winter when the trunks are bare of foliage. They beckon me to leave my work and venture out for my morning walk. Usually, I resist their pull and wait an hour or so until the day warms up and the sun is higher in the sky. Then I meet the day, walking familiar lanes through the neighborhood. In the spring, I am watching for crocus and daffodils along the way. Today, the last of the New Guinea impatiens are blooming in the borders, purple, white and pink. I have to navigate among the acorns falling from the tall oak trees.
Next on my list: Bread.! Many varieties. Warm pita at the Greek restaurant, dipped in sour cream, garlic and cucumber bits.. Raisin challal and sweet butter. A toss up if it is best in thick slices or just torn from the braided loaf. Chewy sourdough… tastes best in San Francisco, but delicious anywhere. Small twisted dinner rolls, warm of course. Pumpernickel, dark and moist. Either the loaf or as raisin rolls. Again, sweet butter is a must. Crusty Italian bread. Very fresh unseeded rye bread for all the favorite sandwiches. Croissants, warm and flaky. Bread! Bread! Who needs the rest of the meal? Not I.
The love duets from “La Boheme” and “Lucia Di Lammermoor”. Soaring lush melodies envelop the listener. I anticipate each note and phrase. Both stories have tragic endings, but the thrilling music epitomizes for me the romanticism of the composers. Favorite operas: “La Traviata“, “Carmen”, “Aida” which we once heard in Rome at night at The Baths of Caracalla, complete with camels and horses on stage.
Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle each morning — in ink. Monday is the easiest and each day the puzzles become progressively harder. By Saturday, there are some words and puns built in to tickle the mind that remain elusive. I will return during the day until the entire grid is conquered. Once in a while, certain blocks are impenetrable and I have to wait for the next day’s paper to discover where I went wrong. Sunday is the large puzzle with a timely theme. Once I break the theme, it becomes pure unadulterated fun! And a complete escape from the stresses of daily life.
Finding a new novel I can immerse myself in. And re-reading one of the novels that I know so well and love. The Age of Innocence. Brideshead Revisited. The Great Gatsby. These are old friends and I look forward to special passages and read them aloud.
Trying something new. Finding a new challenge. When the newspaper that published my weekly column for fifteen years went under, one of my sons and my daughter said, “Go in cyberspace, Mom.” And I did just that in May 2014. Two computer whizzes helped me set up my web site, jsawrite.com with orchids across the top. Four main sections: Home. Books. Passions. Blogs. The last are my columns with another title. Every Monday, I post a new one. Some readers post welcome comments. In December 2014, I received a summary of results from Word Press, my server: 1,722 hits on my blogs. 672 people in 57 countries. Wow!
Traveling to Italy holds rich memories of splendid cities and the warm, wonderful people. The rolling Tuscan landscape with grape vines, terraced olive groves and signature cypress trees outlined against the sky. Positano poised high on the Amalfi coast looking down at Homer’s wine dark sea. Donatello’s David with his sinuous, insouciant pose in the Bargello Museum in Florence. Looking at our scrapbooks brings back all our trips, especially the three times we rented villas and our children and friends came to visit and tour with us. When I see two couples laughing and lying on the weathered stones of the Campo in Siena , or our beautiful daughter standing in front of the pottery shop, I feel as if I’m there again.
Finally: The faces of our grandchildren. And the hugs. Jason. Jennifer. Simon. Evan and Eden. From the oldest to the youngest — their precious beings hold the promise of the future.
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Joseph & Jotham Lincoln applied for United States Patents in the Spring Valley area in 1867. Spring Valley was a very early settlement in Douglas County when Colorado was still a territory. Located at Spring Valley was a stage stop on the west Cherry Stage Road at the Gile Ranch which was directly north of the Lincoln properties and today is contained in the existing ranch.
Joseph Lincoln moved to Denver in 1862 where he engaged in the cattle brokering business. His brother Jotham remained on the ranch in Spring Valley where he raised crops and cattle. As he was working the fields he was attacked and killed by Indians in September of 1868. Joseph married Esther P. Reznor in July of 1868 and they later moved to San Francisco California by 1870. After Jotham’s death the ranch was sold in 1870 as one of the best in Spring Valley. Lincoln Mountain, lying directly north of the ranch was so named for the Lincoln family. Jotham was an attorney by profession and came to Spring Valley to recover his health.
In 1912 the ranch was purchased by James B. and Olive Killin. James Bernard Killin, was born in Pettisvillie, Ohio March 23, 1868 and came to Kiowa in 1880 to work as a ranch hand. In 1898 he married Olive Higby, the first daughter of J.W. and Emily Briley Higby. Olive was born in Hummeston. Iowa on December 30, 1877. Before their marriage Olive was employed by the Russell Gates Mercantile Co. in Eastonville, Colorado, one of the first chain stores in the country. J.C. Penney worked for the same organization in Elbert. It was Olive’s responsibility to take the cash receipts from the rural stores and travel to Denver via the C&S Train to deliver the monies to the main store. She was entrusted with ten to twenty thousand dollars which she hid in her corset! In 1894 Mrs. Killin went to the State Normal School at Greeley, Colorado to become a teacher and later returned to eastern El Paso County to teach at Big Sandy and the Plum School for two years. In May of 1900 the Killin’s moved to Monument where they were engaged in the mercantile business with her father J.W. Higby. Later in 1904 they went to Brush to continue the hardware and mercantile business and also to Kersey in 1906.
When James B. Killin’s health worsened in 1912, he and Olive purchased the Lincoln Ranch in Spring Valley and began a herd of Shorthorn Cattle which they continued to improve over many years. The Killin family eventually acquired over 1438 acres in the Spring Valley area over a period of years. Mr. Killin loved to encourage younger men into the ranching business as he had found success and happiness in the land. Together Mr. and Mrs. Killin were very active in their community. Olive was President of the Cherry Homemakers Club, served on the school board for Spring Valley School, taught the Cherry Sunday School, was active in the Douglas County Fair and was a reporter for Record Journal of Douglas County. James B. Killin passed away January 12, 1946 and Olive Killin on January 15, 1961.
James Louis Killin was the son of Olive & James B. Killin and the only survivor of three boys born to this union. “Louis,” as he was known, was born in Monument, Colorado January 12, 1904 and after graduating college became a chemist in the sugar beet industry working in Cuba for many years. He never married but loved to cook and continued the line of Shorthorn Cattle his father started. He cared for his mother at the ranch after his father’s death in 1946. In addition to ranching, he was involved in the Episcopal Church in Castle Rock. He passed away September 6, 1963 at the age of 59.
James Louis Killin left $75,000 at his death to build the Killin Chapel on Spring Valley Cemetery grounds, in memory of his parents. A dedication of the chapel was done May 21, 1966.
Today the “Red Gate Ranch” is owned by a Colorado Springs attorney and his wife who have spent countless hours restoring the original ranch house, barn and other outbuildings. Cherry Creek flows through the grounds making for rich hay lands and a large native population of beaver and other wildlife.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inducted seven first-timers in junior slots in his council of ministers on Sunday. By no means sweeping, the changes were necessitated by the need to induct fresh blood, fill up ministerial slots vacated by two outgoing Rajya Sabha members and rid certain departments of problems caused by personality clashes.
<b1>The reshuffle-cum-expansion at once saw the exit of six ministers of state while bringing on board RS member and former CEC Manohar Singh Gill, Guna MP Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia and Jitin Prasada, who represents UP’s Shahjahanpur in the Lower House.
In an essentially Congress-centric exercise, V Narayanasamy, Santosh Bagrodia and Rameshwar Oraon were also sworn in as ministers of state. The seventh MoS, Raghunath Jha, is from Lalu Yadav’s RJD.
Gill has been given independent charge of the sports and youth affairs ministry that under Mani Shankar Aiyar was at loggerheads with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), whose president Suresh Kalmadi is also the chairman of the organising committee for the 2010 Commonweath Games.
The ministers who quit include Suresh Pachauri and MV Rajasekharan. The former will work full time as MP state unit chief and the latter could not be re-elected to the Upper House in the absence of an assembly in Karnataka where elections are due in May.
The parliamentary affairs portfolio of which PR Dasmunsi has been divested while retaining I&B goes to Kerala’s Vayalar Ravi, who will continue to be Cabinet Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs. He will be assisted in the parliamentary affairs ministry by MoS Finance PK Bansal and Narayanasamy who gets the additional charge of planning while continuing in the AICC as general secretary. Pachauri’s charge of Personnel goes to Prithviraj Chavan, MoS in the PM’s office who too has several organisational responsibilities.
When asked whether the reshuffle was his last, Singh said there was no finality in such things. In fact, some major cabinet changes might take place in May in the event of a leadership change in Maharashtra where immediate action was deferred on account of the ongoing Assembly session. Highly placed sources told Hindustan Times that chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh may be brought to the Centre if Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is shifted to Mumbai.
By that time, the Karnataka poll results would be known. Some aspirants from the southern state may be accommodated if the Congress succeeds in wresting power there.
The temporary charge MoS Commerce Jairam Ramesh has got in the power ministry under Shinde also appears to be linked to the impending changes in the western state. Sources said even MoS Chemicals and Fertilisers BK Handique’s concurrent assignment in the mines ministry was temporary.
Apart from Scindia and Prasada, Dausa MP Sachin Pilot could also have made the grade as a young face from poll bound Rajasthan. But the spanner in the works for late Rajesh Pilot’s son was another gujjar leader, Avtar Singh Badana who reportedly asserted his seniority to scuttle Sachin’s induction. The gainer in the end was RS member Bagrodia who also hails from Rajasthan.
When quizzed about Sachin’s exclusion, Congress president Sonia Gandhi cited the compulsions of coalition that did not permit large-scale induction of young faces. However, his consolation could be a formal role in the party organization.
Of the six exits, the ones who were dropped are Dasari Narayan Rao, T Subbarami Reddy and Akhilesh Das. For his part, Manikrao Gavit readily acceded to Sonia’s request to make way for a younger candidate—-Jharkhand’s Oraon who, like Gavit, is a tribal. This new entrant’s other qualification is his IPS background and the role he played in LK Advani’s 1990 arrest at Samastipur during his Ram rath yatra.
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Gennaro Contaldo: The Italian Job
Cited as the man who taught Jamie Oliver everything he knows, legendary chef Gennaro Contaldo chats to Ting Dalton about his love of pasta and the similarities between Surrey and Tuscany (almost!)
Gennaro Contaldo loves pasta – and it is his obsession for food that inspired young protégé Jamie Oliver back in the early 1990s when they were both working at the famous Neal Street Restaurant, which was owned by Antonio Carluccio. In fact, Gennaro taught the Essex chef everything he knows about Italian cooking, and even considers him his ‘sixth child’. But that aside, Gennaro has his own legions of fans who love watching his often hilarious and passionate antics on cooking shows such as Saturday Kitchen, as well as on his YouTube channel, where he shares delicious recipes…
Tell us about your new book Pasta Perfecto!
A whole book dedicated to my favourite food – pasta! Like most Italians, I can eat pasta every day and you can too, with lots of traditional but also more modern pasta dishes. I’ve split the book into four chapters – dried pasta, fresh, filled and baked – so there are lots of recipes to choose, from a simple everyday tomato sauce tossed through some spaghetti, to more elaborate filled pastas and bakes.
Do you think people still get frightened by making fresh pasta?
I hope not! If you’ve never made fresh pasta, I suppose it can be a little daunting, but as long as you get the 00 pasta flour, good organic free-range eggs and invest in a small pasta machine, you really can’t go wrong. I promise…
Do you have any tips for Christmas? What do you cook for your family during the festive period?
My main tip for Christmas is to cook whatever you enjoy to eat! It really doesn’t have to be turkey. We normally have capon (cockerel) for our main course on Christmas Day and my friend, Paolo, usually makes Marubini – a mixed-meat-filled ravioli traditionally eaten in his northern home town of Cremona and served with a lovely delicate broth. To recreate a taste of my Christmas in southern Italy, I always make sweet treats like Zeppole, Struffoli, and Chiacchere – which is deep-fried and delicious.
You’re well known for being close to Jamie Oliver. How does it feel to be his mentor?
I just love it. But, more and more as the years have progressed and the more we do together, I definitely learn more from him! Such as when we recently went around Italy together for his Channel 4 series Jamie Cooks Italy.
Is there a particular region in Italy that you just love?
I love all of Italy for its food and diversity. The one region, though, which always springs to mind for good, simple, honest home-cooking is Puglia – often known as “the table of Italy”. I enjoy visiting the little family-run trattorias of the region and sampling their delicious local cheese, cured meats, freshly-made orecchiette pasta and their amazing bread.
You were recently here in the area at the Surrey Hills Food Festival…
I loved coming to Dorking. Box Hill and Denbies are just so beautiful. It was such a revelation to see vineyards in the UK. It was a gloriously sunny day and for just a moment, I thought I was in Tuscany! The Surrey Hills Food Festival was really special with some amazing and talented artisan producers. The one stall that stood out for me was the excellent olive oil from Crete, produced using traditional methods by two brothers from Two Fields Zakros.
You were good friends with Antonio Carluccio, who was a Time & Leisure Food & Culture Awards ambassador for many years. Do you have fond memories of your adventures together filming Two Greedy Italians?
Absolutely! Although filming was hard work, I loved every bit of it with Antonio, revisiting old haunts as well as new parts of Italy. Travelling and cooking together was so much fun and we shared many beautiful adventures in our beloved homeland.
What are your plans for Christmas?
It will be a quiet time with family and friends. But that will be perfect!
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Gastrin functions to boost typically the production of HCl within the stomach. The ____________ delivers nutrient-rich, oxygen- ____________ blood towards the liver tissue from the digestive organs.
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Because hydrochloric acid is such a vital component in nutrient digestion in addition to absorption, people who consider proton-pump inhibitors, or drugs that reduce the production of gastric acid, have the higher risk of establishing vitamin and mineral deficiencies than people who avoid. Iron and calcium both depend on the acidity associated with hydrochloric acid itself for proper digestion and assimilation. A June 2013 record in Therapeutic Advances inside Drug Safety notes that iron and calcium both need an acidic environment to dissociate from the foods in which they take place, so that your physique can effectively absorb all of them. Without HCl, pepsinogen would never turn into pepsin, plus your body wouldn’t end up being able to effectively break down the proteins from typically the food you eat.
- The large intestine is a large tube that absorbs virtually any remaining water before the particular food, now feces, will be expelled.
- A muscle tissue which controls passage regarding food from stomach in order to small intestine.
- since digestion proceeds, stomach muscle tissue contract to churn plus mix stomach fluids in addition to food, gradually producing a blend known as chyme (KYM).
Fats must be broken down into smaller sized pieces using bile developed by blood in the particular liver. The gullet carries food from the oral cavity to the stomach by peristalsis, a muscular blending action.
Bile also neutralizes the particular acid produced by the stomach to provide ideal alkaline conditions for enzymes in the small intestine. Typically the gall bladder stores typically the bile made by the liver until it is needed. It may be estimated that about 40-50% of the US foule suffers from low gastric acid levels.
Hydrochloric acid helps break down healthy proteins, enables you to absorb certain nutrients and kills off foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. To fully grasp how hydrochloric acid performs, it’s helpful to know how digestion works, too. ECl cells release this in response to food in the lumen, which makes the gut contract.
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Feature, dubbed 'Retro Scaling' by Intel, is only available on latest Ice Lake processors.
2 September 2019, 11:11
Gearbox has shared an announcement trailer and a crowdfunding campaign video.
29 August 2019, 11:10
Devs The Coalition worked closely with AMD to implement Radeon graphics optimisations.
29 August 2019, 08:26
Plus all-new 9th gen Intel Core i9 CPU, RTX GPU, 240Hz screen, and vapour chamber cooler.
28 August 2019, 12:11
And AMD talks to us about the Radeon tech and optimisations in these upcoming games.
27 August 2019, 12:11
Tests allow for VRS on and off comparisons, and there is a real-time interactive mode.
27 August 2019, 10:11
But it is so popular that there are reportedly hour-long queues for servers.
26 August 2019, 12:41
A beefy upgrade to the Ryzen Embedded V1605 with Radeon Vega 8 graphics option?
23 August 2019, 14:41
Remember, the new Radeon RX 5700 series GPUs don't support CrossFire.
22 August 2019, 10:11
Contoured V design was apparently confirmed by senior artist at Codemasters.
21 August 2019, 14:11
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Gerald and Maxine Johnson
All of us were lost souls who were wandering through the morass of life
without a clue as to how to live with our stuttering.
Stuttering was life to us and it always kept us offguard
as we tried for the brass ring that would give us another ride.
Try as we might we could not find the truth
that we were seeking. How does one get better without really trying?
And there Dr. Van was hidden away at some obscure
university in some city made famous in song
tucked in an office that had seen better days.
Dr. Van looked us over with bemused expression
that spoke of his amazement that one such as we
had suffered the same fate as he.
1 am sure Dr. Van wanted to Slap his thigh and utter
and feel a modicum of compassion for our turmoil.
Dr. Van was one of us end he understood our plight
better than we--we were nothing more
than an open book to him.
Dr. Van knew that too much of him might not be good for us
even though we wanted to absorb him into us.
Dr. Van's face belied his professional distance as he
attempted to put our troubles into his professional bank
Our help came from within our puny behavioral system
that Dr. Van wanted to make strong and healthy
even though we didn't know it.
Dr. Van touched us by word and deed
and an unflinching faith in the ever changing human landscape.
He was a tough old bird who was always "old" to us
and always tough as he tried to impart the
wisdom of the ages to fledgling persons who
needed so much.
Dr. Van admonished us to work for ourselves
and if we didn't care to do that much then we should go from
the toot of his chair to make room for someone else.
Dr. Van took only the most challenged so he could be challenged
in return for his talent since he never sought nor
took anything of material value from any of us.
Dr. Van was the richest person we have ever known
since he was always his own person who never sought gratification
but always received it even though he never asked for it.
Dr. Van evoked loyalty from those of us who knew him
and we tried to emulate the honesty and dedication he had always
demonstrated to us.
Dr. Van's therapy was infectious to those who wanted to take it
and even if we didn't get the whole message we were never the same
person as the one Dr. Van saw crawl through his office door.
We learned the hard way--one stutter, one word, one sentence,
one situation, one person at a time. Was this how it was supposed to be?
No magic, no potion, no machine, no drill, nothing in our ear or attached to
our throat, no nothing but ourselves to confront life
with skills that made self-analysis at first painful, but as time
went by we got better because we discovered who we were.
Who we were was not the person we soon became
through our emergent self and the learning to control
rather than to be controlled.
To hell with the world. You can only control one person
and that person is always reflected in the mirror
as clear as glass can reflect the multifaceted
person who is oneself.
Dr. Van took us all and all of us without qualification or hesitancy
since he cared for the human condition called stuttering
and its impact upon those who needed him the most.
We now can reveal how much we loved Dr. Van
because in life he would hear none of that kind of talk
because he felt the same way about us and what
would be gained by telling each other of our love?
Love is too self-serving and Dr. Van didn't want to ever
feel dependent upon another person, except those who became
family who he loved more than life itself.
Dr. Van had a wit that was unparalleled and spirited
and he shared many a story with us with a twinkle in his eye.
No matter if you didn't get it because all that mattered
was the telling or doing the "dance of the wild cucumber."
Dr. Van and his pipe and match stick were inseparable
partners except for that time of year when he wanted to prove
to himself that he didn't need those partners--his will was strong.
Knowing Dr. Van allowed us to know his lovely wife Catharine
who was as tender and dear as any woman could ever be. Catharine knew
kids and helped many a parent through some tough times when
their child stuttered.
Even though Dr. Van might think that a few tears might not be appropriate,
we know that he just might get a kick out of our unshameful, spontaneous
bit of feeling sorry for ourselves on our loss.
Death does not take Dr. & Mrs. Van away from us
since they remain our companions as we trek
through life as better persons because of them.
Thanks--we love you.
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Hot plays and cold treats
Escondido running backs tear it up while fans cash in on a snow-cone deal
U-T Multimedia: A photo gallery from the Vista-Escondido football game is at uniontrib.com/more/vista-escondido109
Final score: Escondido 21, Vista 10.
The big plays: Escondido averages 8.1 yards a carry (and more than 400 yards a game) rushing. The Vista defense allows 1.6 yards a carry. What gives?
Well, the Panthers stopped Escondido time after time for short yardage, but they gave up the home run ball. Ricky Seale broke free for a 38-yard touchdown run on the game's third play. In the second quarter, backfield mate Tim Zier bolted up the middle for a 59-yard score and a 14-3 Cougars lead.
Escondido (5-0) rushed 51 times for 251 yards — Zier carrying 23 times for 113 yards and Seale carrying 18 times for 78 yards in the home victory. Escondido QB Cruz Navarro added 60 yards on 10 carries against Vista (3-2).
Quotable I: “Vista prides itself on defense,” said Zier. “I knew they were going to be tough . . . Luckily, we had the two big runs . . . I love being back there with him (Seale). We feed off each other.”
Quotable II: “We had some tough yards to get,” said Seale, who was averaging more than 200 yards a game coming in. “Tim and I held onto the ball and kept our legs moving. Eventually, we started springing them.”
Ode to the forward pass: Escondido attempted just 13 passes — total — in its first four games. That's about three passes a game. “You'll see us throw it a lot more,” Vista coach Dan Williams said the night before the game. “Yeah, you'll see us throw . . . probably four times.”
Actually, Vista QB Chris Liuchan tried four passes on the Panthers' first possession. But the Escondido defense was tenacious on pass plays, registering six sacks.
Escondido didn't attempt a pass in the first half until a field-goal try went awry as time expired in the second quarter. Kicker Sammy Altimirano chased down the ball and threw a Garo Yepremian-style (Google him, youngsters) wobbler. It was intercepted.
Navarro did attempt three passes in the second half. The first two were incomplete. The third went for 32 yards to Tyler Moore with less than two minutes remaining.
Rushing to the top: Seale is on pace to become the first player in section history to reach the 6,000-yard milestone in career rushing. Here are the members of the 5,000-yard club:
5,560 — Demetrius Sumler, Cathedral Catholic (2002-05)
5,397 — Justin Green, USDHS (1997-99)
5,166 — Ricky Seale, Escondido (2007-09)
5,158 — Markeith Ross, RB Vista (1988-90)
5,112 — Lawrence Walker, Christian (2004-07)
5,039 — Patrick Gates, Marian (2000-03)
Finding the end zone: Seale also is among the all-time leaders in rushing touchdowns with 63. That trails only Brawley's Zay Shepherd (88), RBV's Ross (72) and Francis Parker's John Romero (67) in the section record book.
Gotta eat: Walked up to the concession stand and asked “What's the Soup of the Day?” To which Pamela, mother of No. 44 Tyler Moore, said: “Cup o' Noodles.” I was hoping for Tomato Basil. “I would suggest the chili cheese dog,” Pamela said as I considered my options. I took her suggestion. It was plated promptly and generous amounts of chili and cheese made eating utensils a necessity. The dog didn't disappoint, earning four belches on my five-belch scale.
Brisk business: Just north of the concession stand, Escondido band parents were doing a fund-raiser selling snow cones. A deal at $1 and a dozen flavors to choose from, although when you can see your breath in the air it's probably time to transition to the hot chocolate fund-raiser.
Hey, Mom, watch this: Pamela was working the concession counter for the JV game so that she would be able to see the varsity contest. Hopefully, her shift ended before the opening kickoff was in the air. Her son fielded the kick near the goal line and returned it to the Vista 46-yard line to start the game.
Can you take a check? Drove by the latest proposed site for the Chargers' new stadium on the way to the game. Could have sworn I saw an Ace Parking attendant standing next to the curb. Wouldn't want anyone to get in early without paying to park.
Leave you with this: The longest run of the evening came nearly a half hour after the players, coaches and fans had left the stadium. Seven kids were playing on the field. Starting from her own 9-yard line, the only girl on the field went around the left corner, shook off two tacklers and ran down the sideline for a 91-yard TD. The extra point was no good. | <urn:uuid:5cdc25d7-9689-4536-b39b-382df330a8c1> | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2009/oct/10/hot-plays-and-cold-treats/ | 2016-02-14T00:15:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701168065.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193928-00086-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967503 | 1,171 |
Get control of your business before it controls you. Complete visibility over every part of the business lets you focus on what’s important.
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Keeping your key stakeholders happy – your board, your executive team, your investors – is down to meeting KPIs while accurately forecasting and reporting milestones. StrategyX has been designed and developed to ensure your success for the big targets as well as the small ones.
Create a clear governance structure while laying a foundation for operational excellence and measurement, using StrategyX. The automated dashboard assures nothing slips through the cracks and you’re prepared and calm for each reporting cycle.
Personal costs are the biggest expense businesses incur. Getting the most out of each staff member, keeping them engaged and boosting morale can be easily achieved when using StrategyX to track performance.
Your business already has a culture but is it one that can stand up to scrutiny, both internally and externally? StrategyX allows you to align behaviors with your vision, mission and values to ensure every employee knows what’s expected of them and what to expect from the company.
Too often leaders are faced with multiple systems, a myriad of ways to report, and confusion about priority. StrategyX ensures you have the architecture and principles required for best-practice strategy execution with integrations to top business software like Xero, Slack and Zoom.
The successful execution of your strategy influences how key stakeholders and investors value your contribution to the business. As your business grows, StrategyX provides an automated, sustainable platform that provides complete confidence in your ability to achieve your goals.
Bringing your strategy to life comes down to having a solid way to manage processes, performance and risk against your goals. StrategyX gives you a way to make sure you’re managing and measuring every facet of your business strategy.
When you know what’s happening in your business and what needs to happen, and can easily communicate all the necessary actions with every member of your staff, you’re on the path to success. StrategyX gives you complete visibility over every aspect of your business and complete peace of mind. | <urn:uuid:e51358d3-9500-4531-baea-5acbcb623c69> | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | https://www.strategyexe.com/small-medium-business | 2022-10-01T14:38:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030336674.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20221001132802-20221001162802-00430.warc.gz | en | 0.944999 | 1,270 |
ADVANCED GROUP CLASSES REGISTRATION
Fall Session: Sept 18 - Dec 17
This registration session will allow you to complete contact information, sign up for participation, and submit payment. Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately. To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or ACH Bank Account information available.
Power: 5:15-5:30 PM
Low Jumps & Spins: 5:30-6:00 PM (Working on Single Jumps)
Spins Specialty Lesson with Coach Olivia: 6:00-6:15 PM or 6:45-7:00 PM
Skaters must be registered for Freestyle Ice and/or an advanced class on Mondays in order to participate.
Intermediate & High Jumps & Spins: 6:15-6:45 PM (Intermediate - Has almost all single jumps and working on Lutz and Axel / High - Has consistent Axel, working on double jumps)
On-ice Moves in the Field & Gliding Maneuvers: 7:30-8:00 PM
Ice Dance: 7:30-8:00 PM
Elements Class: 9:30-10:00 AM
Axels Class: 9:30-10:00 AM
Off-ice Jumps & Drills: 10:30-11:00 AM
Off-ice Jumps & Drills: 3:15-3:45 PM
Elements Class: 4:00-4:30 PM
Power Edges & Turns: 4:30-5:00 PM
*NEW Class* Elements: This class is designed for skaters looking to work on their different Jumps, Spins, and skating elements in a group setting. Skaters will be grouped according to Free Skate/Freestyle level and will work with coaches on the elements and skills in each level in preparation for testing and competitions.
*NEW* Spins Specialty Lesson: This is a 15-minute specialty lesson with Coach Olivia McDowell on spins. This ice time takes place during the 15 minutes between the LTS and Advanced classes. Skaters must be registered for Freestyle Ice and/or an advanced class on Mondays in order to participate.
Ice Dance Class: This class will be led by Coach Sarah Hanson as she teaches skaters the basics of ice dance. Skaters in this class will learn the basic skating elements of ice dance as well as different pattern dances. Skaters will also be educated on the levels and testing of the Free Dance discipline. Whether you are curious, looking for another class option, or interested in testing through the ice dance levels, this class is for you!
Off-ice Jumps and Drills: This class is done on dry land, and through the use of the off-ice harness and other drills, skaters will work with coaches on jumping strength, technique, and position.
Power: This is a 15-minute class designed specifically to focus on the power, speed, and endurance of each athlete. This is a fast-paced class that will also include some muscle/strength training.
Power Edges & Turns: This is a 30-minute class designed specifically to strengthen skating specific skating skills. During this class, students will learn beneficial warmup exercises and techniques to better their edge control and quality. Coaches will also be leading exercises to help increase endurance and power.
Jumps & Spins: This class is designed for skaters looking to work on their Jumps and Spins in a group setting. Time will be split between working on jumps and spins. Low Jumps & Spin skaters will be working on single jumps. Intermediate Jumps & Spins skaters will have almost all their single jumps and is working on Lutz and Axel jumps. High Jumps & Spins skaters will have a consistent Axel and is working on double jumps.
On-ice Moves in the Field & Gliding Maneuvers: For all levels of skaters working on skating skills, Moves in the Field patterns and various gliding maneuvers! This is a new hybrid class that will expose athletes to additional instruction on spirals, hydroplanes, spread eagles, as well as moves in the field and skating skills. Skaters in this class will be grouped according to ability.
Axels Class: This class is specifically for skaters working on obtaining their Axel jump. The curriculum starts with off ice preparation that solidifies skaters jumping technique and understanding of the mechanics of the Axel jump. Skaters who are new to their axel or who are working on axel consistency should enroll in this class.
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
All skaters are considered members of the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club, which requires a SFFSC Membership. Your membership must be current before we are able to welcome your skater onto the ice. If you do not have the required current membership, visit our membership page to view our various memberships that are available and their details/requirements or to purchase your SFFSC membership: sffsc.com/membership
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9-21-05 - Leading senators floated the names of about a dozen candidates to fill Sandra Day O'Connor's vacancy on the Supreme Court, but President Bush kept his list to himself at a White House breakfast Wednesday.
Talking to reporters outside the Executive Mansion, Senate Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter said he thinks the next nomination will be more contentious than the confirmation process for John Roberts.
Specter said he suggested that the president delay picking O'Connor's replacement until more is known about Roberts, who is likely to be confirmed soon as chief justice, succeeding the late William H. Rehnquist. Specter also said, however, that Bush didn't seem to embrace that idea.
"The president was noncommittal," the Pennsylvania Republican said afterward. "The body language was not very positive."
The senators did not identify the prospective justices they suggested to the president. Among candidates widely mentioned are: federal appellate judges Priscilla Richman Owen, Edith Brown Clement, Edith Holland Jones, Emilio Garza, Edward Charles Prado, Alice Batchelder, Karen Williams, Janice Rogers Brown, J. Michael Luttig, J. Harvie Wilkinson, Michael McConnell and Samuel Alito.
The meeting, just a day before the Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on whether to recommend Roberts' confirmation, was similar to one that Bush held in July, one week before he nominated Roberts to fill O'Connor's shoes. Bush later offered Roberts for the higher job _ to be chief justice of the United States.
"I have raised a certain cautionary signal," Specter said, "but I believe the next nomination is going to be a great deal more contentious than the Roberts' nomination. I say that because, bubbling just below the surface was a lot of frustration in the hearing that we just concluded."
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Miss., said the session marked the formal beginning of consultations between the White House and Capitol Hill on the additional vacant seat, although Bush advisers previously held informal discussions with senators on the second nomination.
Frist said he advised the president not to embrace Specter's idea for him to delay the second nomination. He said if Bush's second nomination came quickly, the Senate would be able to handle that nomination in a timely fashion. "I believe we can do it by Thanksgiving, if that nomination comes quickly enough," Frist said.
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, who said Tuesday he will oppose Roberts' confirmation, said Bush seemed open to the senators' suggestions, but said the discussion was one-way. He said, however, that he thought it was a "good start," and felt as if White House counsel Harriet Miers' door was open to senators.
"There was a discussion of names," the Nevada Democrat said. "It was mainly our suggesting names to him and talking about names to him. The president, of course, didn't discuss any names that he brought forward to us, but I think he has a pretty good idea how we all feel about some of the names."
Naming the first Hispanic to the court would make history and boost GOP efforts to woo the fast-growing voting bloc.
The list of Hispanic candidates includes: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, federal appellate judges Emilio Garza and Edward Charles Prado, along with Miguel Estrada, a conservative young lawyer whose nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was thwarted by Senate Democrats.
Other candidates include Larry Thompson, the federal government's highest ranking black law enforcement official when he was deputy attorney general during Bush's first term, and Maura Corrigan, a member of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Leahy urged the president to consider non-judges and refrain from nominating someone who would be a "lightning rod" _ a justice who would represent just one segment of society, or one segment of the Republican Party. If he did, that could deadlock the Senate and possibly even result in a filibuster, Leahy warned.
"We all recognize the fact that Judge Roberts will be confirmed as chief justice," Leahy said.
"But the next one is the one everybody worries about and again I urge, as I have before, I urge the president to be a uniter not a divider," he said.
The Supreme Court doesn't exist for either political party, but for all 280 million Americans, Leahy said, adding that Bush might want to fill the second vacancy with someone who is not already a judge.
"You should be able to look that court and say `I'm going to get a fair shake.' I may win. I may lose, but it's going to be based on my case and not who I am or what my political leanings might be," he said.
Specter said he was concerned about the balance of power between Congress and the court. He said that O'Connor to stay on the court for awhile would give the nation a chance to better understand Roberts' judicial philosophy.
"There is a possibility of a third vacancy with Justice (John Paul) Stevens, that has been rumored," Specter said. "He is 85, but in good health. But if that comes in the next year _ with three new justices _ a shift in the court. And that's a problem for both the right and the left."
Specter said he has talked to O'Connor about staying on through the June term. "I talked to her and she's prepared to do that. It would be quite a sacrifice for her, but she's prepared to do it if she is asked. By next June we'll know a lot more about Judge Roberts ... than we do today." | <urn:uuid:973584a4-8707-42a5-b312-5667c0a06709> | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/1734581.html | 2016-10-01T05:02:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738662527.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173742-00027-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978921 | 1,169 |
OMG OMG! SEOUL CITY!!! WOOT WOOT :D
looks gorgeous.Hopefully, after figuring out how to make custom worlds vacation locations, they can also figure out how to make more than three/whatever number of locations EA eventually releases. (I really think they'll release a space EP with planets as map locations XD)
I really like this city.The sims is boring as hell now tho.
I love Seoul, and this looks really great
Seoul's fucking awesome. This looks fucking awesome as well.
I've never been to Seoul but this looks awesome. What a good work!
wow looks really great! i'll give this one a try
I wonder if the Seoul Tower has a restaurant at the top like the real one, and that it can be accessed by an elevator? Is that possible to do if it's built using the constrainfloorelevation cheat and placing the elevator shaft object in between the bottom of the tower and the top? I've never tried that.
This looks nice.
what happens if i download this? it's really awesome but i don't have latenight :o
^you should give it a go o:
Omg I'm debating if I should put this in my game or not, if anyone downloaded this can they tell me what they think about it? Thank you.
Does the site say if this world comes with Sims already? I'd love to play it but, not if it's gonna have a bunch of cowboys and Raver girls auto-generated by story progression.
First off, incredibly sorry this is two years late. I've played the world a couple of times, and it's empty.~
I like it, but it doesn't have a beach area :( It would have been perfect if it had one.
Shower_scream:I'll be testing it out later today, but until then, if you have Awesomemod, go to the cheats box and type 'therapture'. It'll cleanse everyone off the map.
I've played this for a few hours today. No pre-made sims included. I moved in one sim to try it out. I did a 24 hour period and a few sims did move in afterwards. No crashes so far. Does seem to take awhile to do a save. Seems to be a nice a layout. There's a huge area with what could be called an old feudal castle from hundreds of years ago. Kind of like a royal palace i guess you could say. it doesn't really go with my playing style, but some of you could like it. it just takes up alot of space which i could fill in. but i guess its like the real Seoul (haven't been there so dont know for sure). hopefully the town will fill up more as i go along. and i'll throw in several sims too. lots of open lots to build on. i believe it was around 95mb on the download. so far so good.
Are the houses empty or are there furnitures? O_o
^ yeah- I'll be editing the world to fit my needs house wise (i really wish they gave you the ability to place roads/destroy roads as needed in-game) to give it a more Japanese suburb flavor in those areas, but depending I may keep some.
^ You're giving a Korean City a Japanese Suburb?
"You're giving a Korean City a Japanese Suburb?"California has it's Chinatowns, why can't a fake Korea have it's Japantowns? XD
^ It's more that I have a lot of neat lots with a Japanese feel to them, since we can't have other worlds to throw people in, and I can't make a world of my own. XD I also have Victorian era houses, Mission style houses, etc. The city part is one of the best cities I've seen in a user-created world. However, many of the houses in the world here are amazing.
hey, does anyone still know how to make mods work? monkeyhelper doesnt work anymore. now none of my mods work
Where can I get those Street Arcs O.o
diarreah cardboard land yipeeeeee
LMAOOO when i saw the name Seoul i was like OMG.. then i saw the pics and i was like OMG DW IT NOW .. when i saw the vid on the site i passed out cuz i was so happy 8D awesome job
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3 chambres, 3 salles de bain complètes, 6 couchages
Particulier / consommateur
- anglais, français, espagnol
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Adaptée aux enfants
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Great house, great location! Our family had the best time. The owner was so nice and very helpful.
It was a great experience from beginning to end!!
Run down !
It was fairly clean nice neighborhood. 3 toilets not working properly. More than 2 hours of our time waiting while they repaired them Screens for the pool area and door broken and torn -owner sent repair people for that issue also. Other issues also. The cost for this rental - over the top for what you get!
It is a grat house in Anna Maria Island, with a lot of sapce for 5 people. The swiming pool is nice, the only thing during winter is that it is heated with a sun system so it was cold.
the best part of the house is the deck by the dock!!!
Thank you so much, Silvina! It was our pleasure having you. We hope to see you again!
Great house and location!
This house was perfect with a great location on the canal and quick walk to the beach. The kids had a blast in the pool and fishing off the dock in the backyard. The owners were super helpful and responsive helping guide us to activities and restaurants. Thank you for making this a great family vacation!
Thanks so much, Mike! We love that you made great memories in AMI!
Lovely home on the canal with a pool and easy walk to the beach.
Lovely home! . The living area was bright and spacious looking out over the canal and pool. We enjoyed going to the beach in the morning and returning for an afternoon dip in the pool. The beach wagon was a great way to cart beach essentials back and forth to the beach. The umbrella provided shade to get out of the hot July sun. One item that would be a great addition to the beach supplies is a cooler to bring water /food to the beach. We were pleasantly surprised that there was a pack and play in the closet which was put to good use for our 4 month old grand daughter who lives in Bradenton with mom and dad of course. Overall, we loved your home.
Thank you very much, Susan! I'm so sorry about the cooler. We thought there was still a cooler there available for use. We will be sure we replace that asap. We would love for you to enjoy our home again if your travels bring you to AMI!
A great place to vacation
This is a wonderful house in the perfect location on Anna Maria Island. This was our first trip here and the house was awesome. We had everything we needed inside and out. The pool was perfect after hanging on the beach all day. There is a shower on the dock to rinse off the sand before heading into the pool. Very comfortable beds for everyone who stayed. The beach is 3 blocks away but we found that if we drove 10 minutes south, we arrived at Coquina Beach (right after Cortez Beach). It was a beautiful beach with showers, bathrooms, and concessions. Don't forget to see the sunset every night. There is no way to describe that beauty.
The homeowners were so nice and easy to deal with. They answered all my questions fast and wanted to ensure we had the perfect vacation. We were sad when our week was up. There are also so many great restaurants and bars here...no chain restaurants. We ate at the Freckled Fin, The Waterside Restaurant, and Harry's Grill. Every meal was great. Check out the Donut Experience for made to order donuts that were fantastic.
When you book your vacation here, you won't regret it. The only negative I can say was there were only 2 beach chairs and 6 of us but there are places you can rent or buy some. Despite that, it was awesome and we hope to come back again. Will definitely re-book this house!! Thanks for helping us make great memories!!!
It was such a pleasure having you stay in our home! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time on the Island and made wonderful memories with your family. Enjoy the rest of your summer. We would love to see you again next year!
Cette belle maison en bord de mer au niveau du sol vous donne le meilleur de ce que la vie île a à offrir. Situé dans la ville paisible Holmes Beach sur Anna Maria Island, votre coin de paradis vous attend. Venez vous détendre vieille Floride à son meilleur. Cette propriété possède tout le confort de la maison. Profitez des belles plages du golfe ou vous détendre sur le hamac à l'ombre ... cette maison a tout!
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Insulation: The Facts Part 1
Itmakes good sense to turn lights and appliances off when they are not needed, butyou'll save even more on your energy costs if your reduce the amount of energy needed for heating andcooling.
Heating and cooling ("space conditioning") account for 50 to 70% ofthe energy used in the average American home. About 20% goes for heating water.On the other hand, lighting and appliances and everything else account for only10 to 30% of the energy used in most residences.
Unless your home was constructed with special attention to energy efficiency,adding insulation will probably reduce your utility bills. Much of the existinghousing stock in the United States is not insulated to the best level.
Olderhomes are likely to use more energy than newer homes, leading to very highheating and air-conditioning bills. Even if you own a new home, addinginsulation may save enough money in reduced utility bills to pay for itselfwithin a few years, continue to save you money for as long as you own the home,and increase the resale value of your house.
|The crucial role of thermal insulation|
Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste inmost homes. Insulation saves money and our nation's limited energy resources. Itcan also make your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniformtemperature throughout the house. Walls, ceilings, and floors will be warmer inthe winter and cooler in the summer. Insulation can also act as a sound absorberor barrier, keeping noise levels down.
It is possible to add insulation to almost any house. You may be able to dothe job yourself if the structural framing is accessible--for instance, inunfinished attics or under the floor over an unheated space. Or, you may preferto hire an insulation contractor. In either case, it is important to choose andinstall the insulation correctly.
The amount of energy you conserve will depend on several factors: your localclimate; the size, shape, and construction of your house; the living habits ofyour family; the type and efficiency of the heating and cooling systems; and thefuel you use. Once the energy savings have paid for the installation cost,energy conserved is money saved--and the annual savings will increase if utilityrates go up.
It is most important to:
- Insulate your attic to the recommended level, including the attic door, or hatch cover.
- Provide the recommended level of insulation under floors above unheated spaces, around walls in a heated basement or unventilated crawl space, and on the edges of slabs-on-grade.
- Use the recommended levels of insulation for exterior walls for new house construction. When remodeling or re-siding your house, consider using the levels recommended for new construction in your existing walls.
|What is R-value?|
Heat flows naturally from a warmer to a cooler space. In the winter, thisheat flow moves directly from all heated living spaces to adjacent unheatedattics, garages, and basements, or to the outdoors; or indirectly throughinterior ceilings, walls, and floors--wherever there is a difference intemperature.
During the cooling season, heat flows from outdoors to the houseinterior. To maintain comfort, the heat lost in winter must be replaced by yourheating system and the heat gained in summer must be removed by your airconditioner. Insulating ceilings, walls, and floors decreases this heat flow byproviding an effective resistance to the flow of heat.
Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, whichindicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greaterthe insulating effectiveness. The R-value of thermal insulation depends onthe type of material, its thickness, and density. In calculating the R-value ofa multi-layered installation, the R-values of the individual layers are added.Installing more insulation in your home increases R-value and the resistance toheat flow.
The effectiveness of an insulated wall or ceiling also depends on how andwhere the insulation is installed.
For example, insulation which is compressed will not give you its full rated R-value. Also, the overall R-value of a wall or ceiling will be somewhat different from the R-value of the insulation itself because some heat flows around the insulation through the studs and joists. That is, the overall R-value of a wall with insulation between wood studs is less than the R-value of the insulation itself because the wood provides a thermal short-circuit around the insulation.
The short-circuiting through metal framing is much greater than that through wood-framed walls; sometimes the metal wall's overall R-value can be as low as half the insulation's R-value. With careful design, this short-circuiting can be reduced.
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Good god, do I love the new Bionic Commando. I love it because it has introduced me to a childhood dream that I never knew about. Sure, I wanted to be Spider-Man, and I also wanted to be a master assassin, but I never had the balls to dream of being both. And that’s what Bionic Commando is:
Spider-Man with guns.
The mechanics and fluidity of the swinging are executed simply but masterfully, such that you’ll be swinging adequately from early on, but that mastering said ability – turning sharp corners in graceful arcs as opposed to swinging out from a corner, realizing that the yawning abyss hungers below you, and then desperately grappling at anything in the general direction of ground – is quite difficult. The scale of their one available demo level for multiplayer demo works perfectly for the setup too. It’s not terribly wide, but it is fairly tall and, more importantly, it is multi-tiered. Swinging from level to level on the move is absolutely necessary, as camping will get you killed rather quickly when any player can monkey up that tree with the same ease which got you there in the first place.
The mechanics never feel too separated from the fighting either; it’s not just a gimmick added to a shooter game, but rather an agile platformer interlaced with frantic violence. This makes for some pretty hilarious multiplayer moments, and that’s why I believe it’ll be a great finished product. When you have awesome anecdotes gleaned from five minute sessions in a one level demo, the final package will likely end up worth putting some time into (hopefully.) I had this same feeling with GTA IV early on, before all the online glitches and weak third act killed it for me. An example of some Bionic Commando epic moments:
I was sniping from the highest point in the map, squatting awkwardly on top of a radio antenna, when I saw somebody coming for me. They had gotten too close already to pick off with the unwieldy rifle, so I had to run. I leapt from the radar dish, angled myself just perfectly, and free fell all the way down to the second-lowest level. I could actually briefly register that sinking feeling in my gut, like crest a hill in a car going a bit too fast. At the last minute I grappled a running beam, arced myself around the corner and rolled onto the shotgun upgrade. I turned around, feeling like James Bond, ready for this amazing action sequence to play out in my favor – expecting that spinning around and decimating my attacker was the only logical conclusion to my preceding ballet of badass – only to fall dead a second later. He had sniped me. Right from my old spot.
I suck at the grenade launcher. I just can’t seem to get its trajectory down well enough to make any real use of it, but I spawned in front of it, so I reluctantly grabbed it and headed out. I was swinging up toward the sniper rifle when I saw two people fighting to the right of me on the very edge of the map. I grabbed a girder to my left, (building momentum for the straight-on arc back to my right,) and I swung in at them fast. Just as I let go of the grapple and became airborne, I lobbed a grenade right where I was about to land and watched as they were blown off into the distance, too far out to ever make it back. It matters little that I overshot the jump myself, and that all three of us plummeted to our deaths like the weaponized Three Stooges; for one split second there, I was Spider Bond. And god damn is that a beautiful feeling.
There are some iffy things, however, that I hope are addressed in the final version. The weapon selection is too vanilla, for one: Pistol, machine gun, shotgun, sniper rifle, and grenade launcher. Even Goldeneye had better variety. They have such an interesting mechanic/level setup here; I’d love to see suitably unique weapons. Hopefully that’s just another one of the limits of the demo, as the copy mentions that there are tons of upgrades for your mechanical arm, and that a key ability is to grapple and hurl large objects. I’d love a map that used no actual firearms – just hurlable objects and arm upgrades – resulting in a sky-borne orgy of hurtling dumpsters and arm-whipping maniacs. Level variety could also be an issue – the novelty of the vertical tiered map was awesome, but they can’t all just be palette swaps of that. However, if you take away that tiered vertical layout, then what point is there to the swinging mechanics? Maintaining interest without losing the appeal might be a pretty daunting task.
So far, though, I’m nothing but impressed. This game didn’t even register a blip on my radar until I downloaded the demo on a whim, and now I’m counting the days until it’s released. Why?
Because it’s Spider-man with guns.
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Cherry tomatoes and mandarin oranges arranged in symmetrical rows; a bouquet of pink daikon roses; three little pigs with faces made of red sushi rice and ears made of sausage: Such are the joys of bento boxes. The segmented containers—typically filled with a variety of small, artfully crafted bites or ingredients—first came into widespread use in the 1600s in Japan, when travelers and sightseers used them to carry their meals on long journeys and trips to the theater alike. Takeout bento boxes began showing up at Japanese train stations in the 1800s, and although they fell out of vogue in post-WWII Japan, the 1980s saw a resurgence. Japanese restaurants in the U.S. have long offered bento (which translates as “packed lunch”), but now this culinary art form is undergoing a new wave of popularity, with several new cookbooks devoted to bento coming out this year. These books, as well as the legion of blogs that have cropped up in the past three years, show how beautiful (and healthy) bento can be.
Leading the current crop of books is 500 Bento Lunches: 500 Unique Recipes for Brilliant Bento. The book—out this month from the small, virtually unknown British press Korero Books—climbed as high as number two on Amazon’s list of “popular pre-orders” in the cookbook category months before it came out. Its organic, sustainable bento recipes are terrific, but what’s really stunning are the vibrant illustrations of bento. In one, an egg-shaped woman wears a skirt of pink rice (colored with natural food dye) and a scarf fashioned out of crab stick; in another, a shark formed out of tuna salad surges up out of a sea of broccoli. Ian Castello-Cortes, who founded Korero about 18 months ago, said that one of the things that impressed him most about the book was the creativity involved; another was the healthy aspect of bento. “You look at the picture and think, ‘I’d love that for lunch—and I’d feel quite worthy after eating it.’” One of Castello-Cortes’s favorite bento creations features geese flying through reeds—made with scallions, rice, and sugar snap peas. “It’s just beautiful to look at,” he said, “and you almost think, ‘I don’t want to eat that because it looks so great.’”
Good looks also play a large part in two other new bento books. Kentaro Kobayashi, the author of Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love (due to be released in August by Vertical, an imprint of Random House), attended art school and works as an illustrator. His mom, cookbook author Katsuyo Kobayashi, is well known in Japan for her show, Today’s Cooking; drawing on these elements of his background, Kentaro’s book features artful images and 60 practical recipes. And The Manga Cookbook, out now, could easily be mistaken for a Japanese comic. Filled with manga illustrations of wide-eyed girls and boys making dishes like “the world’s largest rice ball,” the book is an education, too. “There are a lot of translated manga that feature food that may be strange to people living in North America,” says Glenn Kardy, of Japanime Co. Ltd., the book’s publisher. But while The Manga Cookbook has its roots in comic books, it’s also a real cookbook written by chef and nutritionist Yoko Ishihara, with tips on bento box color schemes and filling up empty space in the box (the latter is key to keeping delicately crafted foods intact). The book is so popular that it’s outselling weighty tomes written by stars of the Japanese TV show Iron Chef (including including Masaharu Morimoto), and the publisher is working on a gift set that will pair the book with a handsome bento box.
Perhaps the most fun aspect of bento, though, is clicking through the wild creations posted online by home cooks. Crystal “Pikko” Watanabe, a 29-year-old Honolulu mom who writes the blog Adventures in Bento Making and contributed to 500 Bento Lunches, posts photos of the lovely bento she creates a few times a week. She says the lure of bento lies in its health benefits and environmental friendliness (since she uses washable, reusable containers). But most of all, she says, it’s therapeutic. “I just [get] enjoyment out of making my food look presentable,” she says. | <urn:uuid:be51bb26-7988-492d-ad08-46036cc08707> | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | http://www.gourmet.com/food/2009/03/bento-box-boom | 2015-02-27T15:18:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936461332.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074101-00056-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956188 | 1,001 |
When I returned home from my first year in Nepal, I decided to train for a marathon. I needed people to train with, so I signed up with Team in Training, an organization that raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As part of the team, I had to raise about $2,000 for cancer research. I tried asking people for money; I tried going door-to-door and asking people for money; I tried thinking about asking people for money. I raised about $200.
It was fall and the 2004 elections were in full swing, taxing people’s interest in solicitations. One day while I was thinking about asking people for money, I had the idea that I could invite people down to a small green in the neighborhood to do a run or walk on Thanksgiving, and ask my neighbors to donate to cancer research as part of that event. I didn’t set an entry fee or advertise; I just started knocking on doors and saying we were having a neighborhood walk/run on Thanksgiving, and would you like to make a donation for cancer research? The next thing I knew, I’d raised $2000 and surpassed the goal. We did the first ever Race to the Rock in 2004 with basically no props or ceremony; everybody just got together, walked around the block, and donated funds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It was nice to spend the morning out in the neighborhood, doing something charitable.
Well, I thought. Hmmmm. Innnnterrresting.
The next year I adapted the idea to start raising money for the projects I had begun in Nepal, and in the intervening decade, Race to the Rock has grown in to a run with fifty business sponsors and printed t-shirts, but where we still run a course inside the neighborhood and time people on cell phones. I still go door to door to fundraise for this event, but after thirteen years of doing that, people invite me in to ask how it’s all going and catch me up on what’s going on with their kids and jobs. We chat about current affairs and the state of the world. Honestly, in this day and age, how often does anyone walk house to house in their neighborhood, sitting in people’s kitchens and living rooms, talking?
I also do the same thing with businesses in the area, and as a result, I now know a lot of the local business managers and owners in Bethesda by name. For example, there’s a restaurant nearby called Himalayan Heritage that’s run by a Nepali guy named Sujil. He always buys an ad in our race program, and this year he showed up at Race to the Rock with a food truck, and gave out free food. In the thirteenth year of this little neighborhood run – which has a $40 entrance fee, or $15/person for a whole family – we raised $22,000. About half of that came from local businesses, and the rest from people in the community. I find this whole relationship to be totally wonderful: at the beginning, I was working on a small non-incorporated project in the single village of Kaskikot. Now, my neighborhood and the surrounding Bethesda area have basically supported the growth of that project in to a public health program courting the National Health Care system of Nepal…by running around the block with race numbers written on mailing labels, crossing a finish line at a tree with posters that say PLYMOUTH ROCK stapled to it. And the best thing is that people are totally in to it. We tried using race bibs one year and everyone was like…what is this? You want me to do four safety pins? Are you serious? Give me my mailing label.
The Race to the Rock organizing committee consists of me, my parents, and some incredibly helpful neighbors who hand out fliers and get the word out. My dad puts up the tents and signs, an intricate feat with complex and demanding steps that derive from his doctoral studies in Engineering Physics. I have tried to short cut this process. Just don’t.
On the business side, my mom gets a bazillion donations from local businesses and organizes a silent auction that includes gift certificates, jewelry, tickets to all sorts of events, donated services, and chachkies of all kinds. The weekend prior to the race, we host a Mamma Lucia pizza party at my parents’ house and kids come over to make posters for all the business sponsors (thank you Williams Crew ergathon for formative experiences in college, where I got that idea!).
I thought I’d share some photos of this year’s Race to the Rock, which was one of our best yet. We had lots of great entries in the costume contest (you have to race in your costume) and the Useful Item contest (you have to race with an item that would have been useful on the Mayflower…past winning entries include deodorant, limes, and puzzle books). We had beautiful weather and there was a great vibe with lots of people in the community coming out and enjoying the morning together. We raised about a quarter of Jevaia Foundation’s annual budget too, which makes for a nice day.
And for us, what a special opportunity to see the best side of people: connected, optimistic, playful, and generous.
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As part of the Big Welsh Walk campaign, GGAT will be carrying out a circular tour to look at the ironworks, its water management and transport systems, as well as some of the places where the people associated with it lived. No dark Satanic mills here now – most of our walk follows the Taff Trail through beautiful scenery at the edge of the Brecon Beacons.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dates: 23 May 2015
Times: 10.00am – 1.30pm (approx)
Start/Parking: In front of Cyfarthfa Castle main entrance
The fantastic Festival of Archaeology is once more upon us, and GGAT kick off their activities for the festival with our flagship ‘Archaeology for All!‘ event on Saturday 12th July.
This year the event is being held within the beautiful surroundings of Cyfarthfa Castle, in association with the Merthry Tydfil Heritage Forum. There will be Roman Cooking, Medieval Archery, Rural skills demonstrations, Archwilio, and that firm family favorite the Body in the Box!.
The ironworks of Merthyr Tydfil have often been described as the ´Engine of Empire´. You can now learn more about one of these important sites by visiting our new ‘Ynysfach Ironworks microsite‘. Watch the CGI animation, view the reconstruction drawings, and learn all about this important ironworks and the excavations that GGAT have carried out there.
Over the past 2 months GGAT has been excavating at the former Cyfarthfa Ironworks, Merthyr Tydfil. The development area is situated in what was once the coke yard and associated ovens connected to the ironworks. The excavation has revealed multiphase forges, smithies, coke ovens, calcining kilns, coal stores, a marshalling yard and office buildings.
Our colleagues in the Brecon Beacons National Park tell us that there’s so much water on the mountain that it’s not possible to do the advertised Mynydd y Glog walk tomorrow, the 18th July.
However, Dr Edith Evans, who will be leading the walk, does have a Plan B. This entails still meeting at the layby next to the Penderyn Distillery, but then driving to a few miles to Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, and do a circular walk to look the remains of the internationally important Cyfarthfa Ironworks and a wide range of sites associated with them, from the quarries, tramroads and water supply, to the houses for the people who worked there. This is a shorter walk and should finish at around lunchtime. Hope to see you there.
For more information on this walk or any of the other GGAT events, contact [email protected]
The Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust and Miller Argent (South Wales) Ltd have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2012 British Archaeological Awards for their landmark archaeological project at Ffos-y-fran, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.
The Ffos-y-fran project involved the investigation of arguably one of the most important early extractive industrial landscapes in the world and has made it into the top three projects in the ‘Best Project’ category. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony in July.
Our main method of finding out where development is going to occur is by checking the weekly planning list produced by the Local Planning authorities (LPA) each week. Two new ones, for Cardiff and Swansea, have been issued this morning so I go through them and note the applications that may have archaeological implications. Today there were 60 registered applications and I identified 11 that could have an impact on archaeological sites. I then checked those with the Historic Environment Record (HER) and also against the early editions of the Ordnance Survey (there are still a lot of post-medieval sites that are not included in the HER and sometimes we can spot these using the old maps). Three of the identified applications appear to be likely to have an impact on the archaeological resource so I enter them into our register so that detailed analysis and advice to the LPA can be prepared later.
Richard Lewis (Head of Projects) came to see me to explain that it appears that a major breach of a planning condition has occurred on a very sensitive archaeological site. I phone the relevant LPA only to find that the Officer dealing with the application and the Head of Planning are both at a meeting outside the Council’s offices. A helpful assistant promises to send me the full set of planning conditions for the development and gave me the name and direct telephone contact for the Enforcement Officer, in case I feel action is required. | <urn:uuid:632d97b7-4b1a-4f23-b067-eb43ac73f215> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://ggat.wordpress.com/tag/merthyr/ | 2020-01-23T09:29:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250609478.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20200123071220-20200123100220-00555.warc.gz | en | 0.951917 | 994 |
Tumblr, once the home to creatives and bloggers, was sold to WordPress’s parent company, Automattic, yesterday. Axios first reported that the deal was between $10 million to $20 million, a huge dip from when it was initially scooped up by Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion.
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Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, posted on Tumblr yesterday on the purchase: “When the possibility to join forces became concrete, it felt like a once-in-a-generation opportunity to have two beloved platforms work alongside each other to build a better, more open, more inclusive – and, frankly, more fun web. I knew we had to do it.”
He added that he is “absolutely committed to is to preserve the passion and sense of community that so many people around the world – and all over the web – have come to associate with Tumblr.”
We’ll get more into how past transfers impacted Tumblr’s trajectory later to help give some context for this new buy, but first let’s look into the social media platform’s funding history.
Prior to being passed around, Tumblr raised $125.3 million dollars in venture capital. In 2007, the year it was founded, it raised $750,000 by Spark Capital and Union Square Ventures. The two subsequent rounds were also led by both the aforementioned investors: a $4.5 million Series B and a $5 million Series C.
Sequoia Capital bet on the company in 2010 and led a $30 million Series D, with participation from Spark Capital and Union Square Ventures. At the time of this financing event, TechCrunch reported that Tumblr only had 12 employees. As per yesterday’s deal, Automattic will acquire about 200 employees from Tumblr.
And about two years before Verizon bought Tumblr, the platform raised $85 million led by Insight Partners, after tripling its audience and hosting 30 million blogs.
So what changed?
It’s A Hot Potato
In 2010, David Karp told TechCrunch that he wanted Tumblr to be the “best place in the world for creative communities,” calling out Facebook for being “arguably hostile” toward these groups. Karp was an outspoken critic of censorship and champion of net neutrality in the media community. That changed as the platform was passed between many owners and executives left.
In 2017, Taylor Lorenz, then of The Daily Beast, reported how Tumblr’s changing ownership impacted Karp’s once strenuous handle over the platform’s freedom to post. Below, Lorenz details Verizon’s efforts to “dismantle the open web.”
The company spends millions in lobbying efforts and, in 2011, it sued the FCC to overturn net-neutrality rules. In April of this year, its current general counsel, Kathy Grillo, wrote an open letter voicing Verizon’s support in repealing the protections.
Verizon owning Tumblr, thus, wasn’t the best look for a platform that wanted to be the “Best place in the world for creative communities.”
Those woes intensified into action when Tumblr banned explicit content on December 17, 2018. The move was deemed controversial by some in the blogger community, as creative users had their content hidden (more here, if you’re interested).
Tumblr felt the reaction in traffic. From the latest count by Statista, the company had 376 million unique visitors globally. In January 2019, Tumblr had 437 million users. The chart below, from Statista, shows the global online and mobile users of the platform over time.
It even inspired some users, like June, who prefers to go by her first name, to move to other platforms that felt less censored.
June, who has used Tumblr since 2011 and draws lovers, cuddling or kissing, felt impacted by the porn ban. Her drawings and sketches have been deleted, although Tumblr claims it does not delete work, just hides it from the public.
“I know the algorithm was used at first to ban the porn bots on the website but the thing is that it sucked. Really bad at first. They’ve corrected a little the algorithm cause it used to ban EVERYTHING on the platform (including totally safe drawings or pictures),” she told Crunchbase News.
She explained how Tumblr has since gotten “deserted.”
“My dashboard used to be liveful and I have to scroll on it every day to see all the news, but now I could go once a week on it and still be up to date.”
It’s inspired her to move to Twitter, as her blog post below shows.
Currently, June has over 1,200 followers on Twitter. Unless Automattic changes the ban, she doesn’t think her opinion of Tumblr will change.
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A Strategy to Streamline Your International Supply Chain
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive environment, companies across the U.S. must find new ways to optimize their supply chain operations to stay ahead of the curve. As the famous saying goes, “time is money,” which has never been more true regarding logistics.
Many companies have turned to cross-docking to keep the supply chain process as affordable and efficient as possible. In this increasingly popular logistics strategy, incoming goods are sorted and transferred directly into outgoing shipments without needing storage in a warehouse. This process has helped to reduce inventory, labour and warehousing costs significantly.
However, despite these benefits, traditional cross-docking does not come without challenges. Beyond the complexities of managing multiple shipments and coordinating different carriers, it can be inefficient and costly due to the need to process and store items in predetermined zones.
This is where zone skipping comes in. This innovative approach can be used by companies to optimize their cross-docking logistics, lower transportation costs, and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction.
Keep reading to learn about zone skipping, how it works, and the many benefits it can offer your business.
What is Zone Skipping?
Zone skipping is a cross-docking method consolidating multiple orders at strategic points along the transportation route. The idea stems from the concept of grouping shipments by destination rather than by source.
By strategically grouping shipments, zone skipping reduces the number of stops and handling operations required to transport goods from the supplier to the end customer.
The Zone Skipping Process
To implement zone skipping, optimal consolidation points, or zones, must be identified based on factors such as shipment volume, supplier location, and consumer demand. This requires detailed data analysis and mapping of the supply chain network using advanced technology and software tools.
Once shipments are consolidated, they are transported to a warehouse for cross-docking. During cross-docking, shipments are sorted and loaded onto delivery vehicles for final delivery to the end customer. The process is repeated for each zone, with shipments consolidated and transported in batches, enabling faster and more efficient delivery.
Quality control measures are implemented to ensure that shipments are correctly sorted and meet customers’ expectations for quality and delivery times. This includes working with suppliers and carriers to ensure seamless coordination within the supply chain.
Throughout this process, businesses can continuously monitor and evaluate their logistics performance to identify areas for further improvement and optimization.
Learn more about McKenna’s cross-docking services.
When To Use Zone Skipping
Many companies looking to streamline their logistics and fulfillment operations, including those with time-sensitive, high-volume shipments and complex supply chain networks, can benefit from zone skipping. It’s particularly beneficial for companies that operate in the eCommerce, retail and consumer goods industries.
For example, if you are a company based in the US and looking to ship your products internationally to customers across Canada, this method is for you. Instead of moving goods from one distribution center to another, companies can bypass certain geographic areas to avoid unnecessary transportation costs.
Benefits of Zone Skipping
Zone skipping offers numerous advantages for companies looking to streamline their cross-docking operations. Key benefits include:
Zone skipping can help businesses save on transportation costs by consolidating multiple shipments and reducing the number of carriers involved. This can also result in lower fuel costs and fewer handling fees.
Faster Delivery Times
By skipping intermediate distribution centers, companies can shorten their transit times and improve delivery performance. This can help them adapt to meet customer expectations and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Zone skipping can streamline the supply chain process by reducing the number of touchpoints and the time required to move goods from one location to another. This can result in fewer errors, less paperwork, and smoother operations.
Improved Consumer Satisfaction
By delivering products faster and more reliably, businesses will have happier customers, reduce complaints, and encourage repeat sales.
Enhanced Inventory Management
Zone skipping can help companies to reduce their inventory holding costs by minimizing the time products spend in transit and increasing their forecasting accuracy.
Greater supply chain flexibility
By consolidating shipments at strategic points, zone skipping enables companies to respond more quickly to changes in customer demand, supplier availability, and transportation capacity.
Implement Zone Skipping into Your Logistics Strategy with a Trusted 3PL
Zone skipping requires a thorough understanding of your supply chain operations and a significant investment in technology and infrastructure, which may not be feasible for many companies on their own. In addition, it requires careful planning and coordination that can take away from time spent focusing on your business.
With McKenna’s Optimized Zone Skipping®, US companies can rely on our third-party logistics for the expertise, resources and access to specially-chosen carriers, to navigate shipping to Canada successfully. There’s no need to worry about transportation routes or the quality of your order fulfillment when you work with us.
Companies can pre-pick and pack orders in their distribution centers, consolidate them and transfer them to our facilities. From there, we cross-dock them and ship them in the appropriate mode, such as parcel, less-than-truckload, air or rail, depending on your specific cost and time requirements. | <urn:uuid:e7580d1d-aa7c-4053-922f-d151378b21b0> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.mckennalogistics.ca/optimize-cross-docking-logistics-with-zone-skipping/ | 2023-12-02T00:02:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100308.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201215122-20231202005122-00463.warc.gz | en | 0.948555 | 1,076 |
The throat cutting competition in the tech market has benefitted no one but the end consumers, both in terms of innovation and affordability. Furthermore, the ecommerce boom worked like icing on the cake. Every technology that evolves today with much hype and boom, goes old tomorrow and then goes affordable. If you are not a kind of guy who joins the long queue in order to become first to get his hands on the latest version of iPhone, deals are your thing. Have some patience and you can grab the same piece of device for a great bargain.
If your hands are itching to get some new gadgets, here’s our collection of some super saver deals for the weekend.
Deal 1: Micromax A116 Canvas HD for Rs 11870 only
Micromax Canvas HD A116 is the most hyped device of the year. Launched for Rs 14990, the device also witnessed a price hike reaching a price tag of Rs 16500. Even after the price hike, the device remained mostly out of stock. Not anymore!With this deal you can grab this wonderful peace of device for a mere Rs 11870.
How to get the deal: Visit the Micromax A116 Canvas HD product page and click on Tradus to visit the store, Apply coupon code MFLAT10 while checking out.
Deal 2: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for Rs 27949 [Without Exchange Offer]
Originally launched for an MRP of Rs 38900, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was recently in News for an exchange offer which offered discount of Rs 10000 on MRP in exchange for selected smartphones. However, our today’s deal will let you grab it for cheaper then the offer without any exchange.
How to get the deal: Visit the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 product page and click on Tradus to visit the store, Apply coupon code MFLAT10 while checking out.
Deal 3: Samsung Galaxy Mega for Rs 28200
Crazy for large screen? here’s your deal. Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is one of the latest entrant in the Galaxy family featuring a whopping large 6.3-inch display. Powered by 1.7 GHz processor and 1.5GB Ram, this device is awesome when it comes to play HD games and Videos.
How to get the deal: Visit the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 product page and click on Homeshop18 to visit the store, Apply coupon code SAMSUNG9P while checking out.
Deal 4: Samsung Galaxy Tab 16GB, Wi-Fi only for Rs 8729
This seems to be a great week for Samsung Fans. Remember the Wi-Fi only version of highly popular Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 which was launched for Rs 14000 mid last year. The tablet can ne be grabbed for as low as Rs 8729.
How to get the deal: Visit the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 product page and click on Tradus to visit the store, Apply coupon code MFLAT10 while checking out.
Deal 5: Lenovo Yoga 11.6-inch Ultrabook with HP All-in-one printer and carry case for Rs 35999
This is a crazy deal for the guys looking to buy a tablet-laptop hybrid device. Lenovo Yoga is an 11.6-inch Ultrabook which can be converted into a tablet by flipping behind. It runs on Windows 8 RT and is powered by 1.4 GHz Tegra processor and 2GB DDR3 Ram.
Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 11 was launched in India back in December for a price of Rs 61790. The ultra portable hybrid can now be grabbed for a whopping discounted price of Rs 35999. The deal doesn’t stop here, you also get an HP All in one printer and a Lenovo carry case absolutely free.
How to get the deal: Visit the product page on Croma Retail store and make a purchase. No discount coupon required.
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NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ONLINE GUIDE TO SPONSORED FILMS
Contact: Rebecca Payne Collins (415-392-7291, [email protected])
San Francisco, CA (May 9, 2017)—The National Film Preservation Foundation today launched a new digital access project, an online screening room featuring more than 100 films from The Field Guide to Sponsored Films. Published by the NFPF in 2006, Rick Prelinger’s book was the first overview of the motion pictures commissioned by American businesses, charities, advocacy groups, and state and local government units over the past century. The annotated filmography singled out 452 sponsored films of particular historical, cultural, and artistic interest from the more than 300,000 thought to have been made. Now viewers can see 102 of these films at www.filmpreservation.org/sponsored-films.
As early as the 1900s, filmmakers began creating works to showcase industry, advocate social causes, explain government programs, promote commercial products, and highlight the good work of charities. Such motion pictures came to be called sponsored films, as their production was funded or "sponsored" by corporations, government entities, or non-profits to communicate a specific message.
“Sponsored films offer a picture of 20th-century America that adds a great deal to our understanding of daily life and work, gender roles, persuasion and consensus, politics and culture,” said Rick Prelinger, Associate Professor of Film and Media at UC Santa Cruz, “Each sponsored film is a history lesson that can entertain while offering us serious and useful insights about the past so that we can look more knowledgeably toward the future.”
With the rise of digital streaming, some of these films have made their way online, often in substandard copies that do a disservice to the films. The National Film Preservation Foundation has partnered with the Library of Congress and the Internet Archive to make more than 100 examples available, almost all in HD and available for free download.
Among the highlights are The House I Live In (1945), featuring Frank Sinatra making a plea for religious tolerance as a core American value; More Than Meets the Eye (1952), a mid-century modern animation from John Hubley arguing for the value of radio advertising; the 35mm Technicolor featurette The Middleton Family at the New York World’s Fair (1939), commissioned by Westinghouse to promote the wonders of technology; Booked For Safekeeping (1960), a police training film produced by the Louisiana Association for Mental Health for instruction on safely handling the mentally disturbed; Design for Dreaming (1939), General Motors’ futuristic fantasia of the 1956 Motorama trade show; and Shake Hands With Danger (1975), a Caterpillar Tractor Co. safety film directed by “Herk” Harvey, the auteur behind the horror classic Carnival of Souls.
“These titles are a constantly rewarding chronicle of lived experience in the modern age, a rich visual resource that will prove invaluable to scholars and casual viewers alike,” said Mike Mashon, Head of the Moving Image Section at the Library of Congress. “The Library has more than 300 of the 452 Field Guide titles in its collection, so it made sense for us to prioritize them for digitization as part of our ongoing preservation activity. And since most are in the public domain, we’re excited to partner with the NFPF to make them available online.”
The films are available via the NFPF site and hosted by the Internet Archive (archive.org), a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more. Eighty-three titles come from the Library of Congress. The ten other archives contributing to this digital access project are A/V Geeks, George Eastman Museum, the Hagley Museum and Library, The Museum of Modern Art, the National Archives and Records Administration, Northeast Historic Film, the Prelinger Archives, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, UCLA Film & Television Archive, and the USC School of Cinematic Arts Hugh M. Hefner Moving Image Archive. The NFPF will continue to partner with archives to add more sponsored films to the site as high quality copies become available.
The online Field Guide to Sponsored Films adds to several other ongoing web exhibitions launched by the NFPF in recent years including films preserved through NFPF programs, selections from the Treasures DVD series, and films brought back to the United States through international partnerships, including Too Much Johnson, an early unfinished work by Orson Welles. All of these can be viewed in the NFPF Screening Room: www.filmpreservation.org/preserved-films/screening-room.
The National Film Preservation Foundation is the non-profit organization created by the U.S. Congress in 1996 to help save America's film heritage. The charitable affiliate of the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress, the NFPF has supported film preservation in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia and has helped save more than 2,290 films and collections. Free copies of The Field Guide to Sponsored Films, which was originally published thanks to the generous support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, can be downloaded from the NFPF Web site (www.filmpreservation.org).
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Brokers have been overlooked in their firms' online offerings, according to a study released in July by Gomez, the Waltham, Mass.-based Internet research firm. Researchers analyzed firms' sites and interviewed 50 brokers and advisers. Gomez analysts Dan Burke and Alyssa Sibley share their thoughts.
RR: So brokers are being left out of online offerings?
Burke: Yes. I don't think firms and brokers have been able to get on the same page. Everyone says the Internet is a great communications tool, but then you go online as a customer, and you wonder, “Where's the communication?”
RR: Your study noted basic contact information is lacking, like an e-mail or phone number for a broker.
Sibley: We do see more and more sites bringing their advisers out to some extent, like having an e-mail link. But there's really nothing that we call integrated contact-sensitive help, that is, being able to say, “Are you having problems with this tool? E-mail your adviser here.”
RR: Brokers are actually de-emphasizing their firms' online service.
Sibley: There is a very product-heavy nature with a lot of the existing offerings. That undermines the [client] relationship. The adviser doesn't want his firm pushing products.
Burke: So [online] adoption stays low because advisers decide they're not going to promote it. … That leaves the firm using a statement stuffer, which doesn't carry near the weight as an adviser who walks you through the set-up process.
RR: Your survey found collaborative tools will be important.
Burke: Yes. If you ask any adviser what's the best outcome from a client communication, it's where [each side] departs with information. Imagine a financial planning tool where the client has the capability to input some information online — a salary change, the birth of a child, a new educational goal.
RR: Is any firm doing that now?
Burke: No. But we expect that to be an integral component of these online offerings within the year.
RR: I'm going to kind of take issue with one recommendation you made — incenting branch managers to push online adoption.
Burke: Well, you know, something needs to be done, because the reality of it is that it's not being pushed. The older advisers are kind of stuck in their ways. We talked to some branch managers and found that the Internet is not a top priority with larger producers.
RR: But that's the same old product-pushing approach that doesn't work.
Burke: Well, true. But it has to be presented as a solution as opposed to a product. Imagine if you could go to a senior producer and say, “Look, we have hard data that shows when people go online, their inquiries go down. They spend time taking care of administrative issues that would normally bog down your sales assistant. Here's an opportunity for you to focus on doing more business.”
RR: Where do firms go from here?
Burke: A lot of firms rushed to put their sites together, and essentially cobbled together pieces of the architecture — their equity research, their account information engine. What they need to do now is start to put the pieces together and integrate the adviser. So if you as a client are looking at your position, you should have an e-mail link to your adviser that says, “I'm on the position screen. I want to ask you a question about this.” Or, “I've been using a financial planning tool. I have a question about after-tax yields.”
It's spooky how when you go online now, the adviser is so under-represented. You're almost hard pressed to find information on them. And that's gotta change.
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Exile was originally a form of punishment. The archetypal Babylonian exile was a punishment for Jewish uprisings. Among the ancient Greeks exile was a punishment for homicide (see, for example, Oedipus Rex). Among the ancient Romans, voluntary exile was an alternative to capital punishment. Around the eighteenth century, Europe began to exile its criminals to penal colonies in America, Australia, and Siberia. Throughout history, political exile has been a punishment for being on the wrong side.
In some ways, exile is a punishment worse than death: one lives on without the familiar surroundings that help define one’s existence—places, culture, often one’s language and family. In ancient Hebrew society, one was forced “beyond the pale” to live among howling beasts. In old Anglo-Saxon society, one became a wanderer racked by memories of the warm meadhall. For African captives who survived the Middle Passage, exile was part of the suffering associated with American slavery.
In the modern world exile remains a form of punishment, but the meaning of exile has vastly expanded. Most modern exiles are escapees from repressive regimes, as apparently were the Viennese grandparents of Lawrence Weschler, to whom he dedicates his book Calamities of Exile. The subject of his book is three such escapees, identified in his evocative section headings: “Oedipus in Samara: Kanan Makiya in and out of Iraq,” “The Trials of Jan K.: Jan Kavan in and out of Czechoslovakia,” and “A Horrible Face, But One’s Own: Breyten Breytenbach in and out of South Africa.”
The story of Kanan Makiya derives its title from the fact that his father, Mohamed Makiya, was Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s favorite architect. In 1989 Kanan Makiya, living in the United States, published his book Republic of Fear: The Politics of Modern Iraq under the pseudonym Samir al-Khalil. The pseudonym obviously shielded the author and kept open the possibility that he could return home, but it was also a necessary protection for his family still in Iraq. Yet at the same time that the book attacked Saddam Hussein and his regime it also attacked the author’s prominent father for pandering to the regime. Maybe that was another reason for using the pseudonym.
Eventually the father also fled Iraq, the son revealed his pseudonym, and other details of their relationship with the Iraqi regime and each other came out. Their story introduces what Weschler, in the dedication to his grandparents, calls the “complicated” nature of exile. One of the themes running through Calamities of Exile is the complications that exile causes within families, as some members flee, others remain behind, and some even side with the oppressive regime. Another theme is the conflicted feelings of the exile. It seems that one can never quite free oneself from entanglements with the homeland, no matter how horrible it might be. Or maybe one does not want to.
In the case of Kanan Makiya’s father, it was not merely that doing business with a dictator was profitable. It was also a matter of pride, as strange as that sounds. Steeped in Islamic history, especially as it centered around Iraq and Baghdad, Mohamed Makiya was motivated by intense nationalistic and cultural pride. Thus, he jumped at the chance Saddam Hussein gave him to rebuild Baghdad to its former glory. To him it was insignificant that his visions of architectural splendor coincided with those of a dictator. As he stated, “I’m an architect. . . . I love to create, and these were the greatest opportunities of my creative life. . . . I was in the position to be doing all of it for my country.” His case illustrates how people’s frame of reference remains tied to their cultural roots: One first seeks honor in one’s own country. However, for Makiya as an architect and for the writer Breyten Breytenbach, the cultural ties were even more important as the prime source of their artistic inspiration and creativity.
“The Trials of Jan K.,” the story of the Czech Jan Kavan, also contains a complicated father-son relationship, but the story is most significant for what it shows about the nature of totalitarianism. As the title suggests, Communist Czechoslovakia was truly Kafkaesque. The extensive reach of the Czech secret police, known as the StB, is omnipresent in the story. Maintaining the massive infrastructure of agents, informers, collaborators, recorders, and archivists must have eventually contributed to economic disaster. In the story half the population seems to be keeping tabs on the other, with secret agents doing double duty as neighbors and friends—or pretending to be neighbors and friends, just as people brought in for questioning sign confessions implicating others or pretend to become collaborators in...
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS LS6 Pro Touring Convertible
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS LS6 Pro Touring convertible is all about taking one of the most aggressive '60s designs and adding ultra slick paint, modern trim, custom A/C interior, four-wheel disc brakes, six-speed stick, a fuel-injected LS6 V8 and so much more. So yes, this is the ultimate award-winning muscle machine that's ready to turn heads right now. Let's start with the exceptionally cool paint. It might look like a glossy black when there's no light on it, but when you take this out into the sunshine, you see the deep richness of a thoughtful application. That's because there's a champagne metallic embedded element that coordinates with the classic hockey stick stripe and custom Forgeline wheels. It's the kind of subtle coordination that's reserved for only the best builds. Even the folding roof matches this theme for an almost two-tone look when in place! But more than just color-coordination the high-gloss finish also showcases the precision panel fit as the '69 Camaro's iconic lines flow nearly seamlessly. The first-gen cars had some of the most aggressive styling straight from the factory, and this carries all the best elements with the RS hidden headlights, deep chin spoiler, cowl hood, and full-width spoiler. Plus, this one has its intimidation turned way up with custom details like the custom blacked-out grille, color-matched front bumper, and custom taillight package. The result is a one-of-a-kind look that's also unmistakable connected to one of the most iconic Chevys ever. The interior is just as nicely upgraded as the exterior. It starts with Corbeau seats finished in leather with black Ultrasuede inserts. Not only is this all-day comfortable, but also this two-tone presentation sets the theme for the whole interior. So with the dash, carpeting, trunk, and full custom door panels following this uniform look, the car can truly rival brand new exotics. In fact, this also gives you all the best in modern features, including a push-button start, power locks, power steering, tilt wheel, and an AM/FM/CD/XM stereo that features a touchscreen head unit to control the Bluetooth, sat nav, and full subwoofer speaker system. But your favorite features will likely be the power convertible top and power windows. After all, that means you can create a wind-in-your-hair experience without ever leaving the driver's seat. Feel free to do it all summer long, because the R134a air conditioning is blowing nice and cold. But more than just luxury, this is a true driver's machine. You have a grippy Billet Specialties steering wheel, and beyond that is a full set of AutoMeter Ultra-Lite II gauges. Have you noticed that the shifter has 50% more gears than you'd ever expected in a '69 Camaro? The heart of this beast is an upgraded fuel-injected 5.7-liter LS6 V8. You'll love popping the hood at all the car shows and watching everyone marvel at the modern V8 set in a world of gloss and shine. But this wasn't just about dropping a Z06 Corvette motor into a classic drop top. Instead, you're looking at nearly $10k invested in the motor alone. It includes Mahle Forged pistons, forged connecting rods, full hydraulic roller set, and a TK Stage 1 fuel system. There's a ton more upgrades and not enough space to list, so call for all the details. Just know that this enhanced and fortified V8 now is rated at 450 horsepower. Everyone can hear this power superiority thanks to Hooker headers feeding Magnaflow 2.5-inch X-pipe exhaust. But besides just having a wicked growl, it can keep cool while running hard thanks to a large aluminum radiator and electric fan. This V8 screamer needs stout parts to get all the power to the ground. This why you have the complete control of a six-speed manual transmission, and that feeds a strong Moser rear end. Making sure all this power has the best control is the fully upgraded suspension with Fatman front subframe, Prodigy Bar four-link rear, adjustable coilovers, and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes. And the reason why these components look so fresh in the undercarriage pictures is because there's less than 5,300 miles on the whole build! There was a lot of time, inspiration, and money invested into making this Camaro so lustworthy. It's a convertible is a true celebrity on its own (just ask about the awards its already won and its magazine features.) So that means you have a fleeting chance at the best of everything. Call now! | <urn:uuid:c684d50f-8a9c-41ff-851c-6fd4c3386d19> | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/chevrolet/510140-1969-rs-ls6-pro-touring-convertible-manual.html | 2019-04-25T02:06:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578678807.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190425014322-20190425040322-00396.warc.gz | en | 0.936279 | 995 |
Top Chinese Brands Bet on Star Power of American Blockbusters
Ambitious Chinese marketers are looking to Hollywood to lend glamour and cachet to their brands.
Last year's "Transformers 3" featured the most-high-profile product placements yet for Chinese brands, most notably a mention in the script for Yili's Shuhua milk. Marketers are now eager to re-create that type of interest in upcoming installments of the "Transformers," "Ironman" and "The Fast and the Furious" franchises.
Working behind the scenes to broker these deals is Sirena Liu, president of Beijing-based Filmworks China Entertainment Marketing. She's targeting the boldest players in categories such as home appliances, cellphones, computers and clothing.
"It's a huge risk for marketers," said Ms. Liu, who previously handled publicity and marketing for Columbia Pictures co-productions in China. "It's shot thousands of miles away, you don't know anyone there and there's only one agent here. It really takes some confidence."
Filmworks China is growing and recently signed a deal with JWT China to create the agency network's second JWT Entertainment entity. (The first is in London.) The two sides will share resources and clients. Ms. Liu said she's exploring collaborations with more partners, including other ad agencies.
The branded-content gamble seems to have paid off for some. "Transformers 3: The Dark Side of the Moon" was the top-grossing film in China last year, taking an estimated $170 million at the box office, and audiences were excited to see homegrown brands in a foreign blockbuster.
Marketers placing products in the movie through Ms. Liu included casualwear retailer Meters/bonwe, computer-maker Lenovo and consumer-electronics manufacturer TCL.
It's still early days for Chinese brands' involvement in Hollywood, and one of the challenges is managing clients' expectations. Because they rely on advertising to help pay for production, Chinese studios are more willing to accede to marketers' demands. But Hollywood producers, who get their budgets from studios, can afford to be picky.
"The most difficult part is for Chinese clients to understand that money cannot buy everything," Ms. Liu said. "American filmmakers already have the budget. ... The movie will be made with or without the placement. What filmmakers in the States look at more is , what can the brand do when the movie is released to deliver at the box office?"
One example of outsize ambition was a heavy-truck maker, a good fit for a film like "Transformers," that wanted the director to create a character based on its truck. "That's just not going to happen," Ms. Liu said. "The client cannot accept that ."
Yili initially wanted "Transformers" character Bumblebee to drink milk and become strong. "And of course the director is like, 'That doesn't make sense, how does a robot drink milk?' Ms. Liu said. "So it didn't happen, but Yili did other stuff that turned out pretty well."
That "other stuff" was a mention of Yili's Shuhua milk in the script, as the character played by Ken Jeong slurps from a box of the low-lactose product and tells a coworker who confronts him in an elevator, "May I finish my Shuhua milk, Tony?" The coworker responds that he doesn't care about "exotic milk."
Director Michael Bay told reporters that he used the milk as a "comedy tool."
"Putting Coca-Cola there was not funny, but putting Shuhua milk was," the China Daily newspaper quoted Mr. Bay as saying.
Ms. Liu would not disclose what Yili paid to get its item in the script but said it was "not some humongous" amount. The company didn't even bargain with the producers, she added.
Filmworks China has become a victim of its own success in some ways, and Ms. Liu said many clients are demanding a similar type of placement.
"It's close to impossible," Ms. Liu said. "There's no movie as high-profile as 'Transformers.' Only 'Avatar' was bigger, but it didn't do product placement. And it's not like you have 'Transformers' every year," she added. "We set such a high standard, it's difficult for us to do anything better than that ."
In addition to Hollywood movies, Filmworks China has placed Chinese brands in American TV shows, including "Big Bang Theory," "Nikita" and "Gossip Girl." It also handles licensing and promotion deals for companies such as Dreamworks Animation, Hasbro and EA.
Ms. Liu said that she sees opportunities with cosmetics and financial-services companies, asking "Why not make a 'Kung Fu Panda' bank card?" | <urn:uuid:3b081881-c2e7-4c5d-9e80-cc6e3e7813bf> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://adage.com/article/global-news/top-chinese-brands-bet-star-power-u-s-blockbusters/234341 | 2019-06-27T01:04:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560628000609.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20190626234958-20190627020958-00140.warc.gz | en | 0.977777 | 1,006 |
HOW IS YOUR PASSION?
But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. — Revelation 2:4
My father-in-law, Gerald Canon, was a pastor in the greater Houston area for over fifty years. He was a wonderful man with a wealth of Bible knowledge. When I was just beginning to teach my first Sunday school class, I would call him to pick his brain.
I remember asking him about David being called “a man after My [God’s] heart” (Acts 13:22). I posed this question to him one day, “Gerald, what do you think it means exactly, to be a man after God’s own heart?”
He answered with wisdom and insight, “David had a great passion, love and desire for God. The things that were important to God were important to David. That’s at the core of what it means.” Well put!
In Revelation 2:4, the Lord rebukes the church in Ephesus for leaving their first love. Remember, the greatest commandment of all is to love God with all you’ve got (see Matthew 22:37-38). If you leave your first love, you miss the most important thing of all. If you leave your first love, your passion for Jesus starts to wane.
How is your passion and love for the Lord Jesus these days? Are you “on fire,” “lukewarm,” or “getting cold”? Do you want to take a little test to check your spiritual temperature? (Let me warn you, it is convicting.)
You know you have left your first love when:
- You delight more in someone else than in God.
- Your soul does not long for one-on-one time with God.
- Your thoughts during leisure moments are rarely on God.
- You view the commands of God as restrictions on your life.
- You inwardly strive for the approval of man rather than the approval of God.
- You refuse to give up questionable activities.
- You fail to make Christ known for fear of rejection.
- You are unwilling to forgive another.
- You become complacent of sin around you.
What do you do if your passion for Christ has obviously waned? What do you do if you are guilty, as the church in Ephesus was, of leaving your first love? You heed the words of Jesus:
“Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you, and will remove your lamp stand out of its place—unless you repent.” —Revelation 2:5
PRAYER OF REPENTANCE
Perhaps you need to pray this prayer of repentance:
Lord, when I honestly evaluate my heart for You, I see that I am guilty of leaving my first love. I don’t want to be a lukewarm Christian who is half-heartedly in love with You. Change my heart, God. Set my soul on fire. Help me to be so passionate about You. Thank You for the cross, Lord Jesus. Let me never forget how much You love me and what You paid to save me. I surrender anew and afresh to Your will and Your ways for me. Amen.
Remember, “We love, because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Passion problems require a fresh look at the cross of Jesus Christ. Why not reread the crucifixion accounts in the Gospels and watch The Passion of the Christ? You will be powerfully reminded of His unfathomable love for you, and your heart will start beating passionately once again for Him.
Pastor Jeff Schreve
From His Heart Ministries
P.S. Discover that you are not alone in prayer. Allow many people to join you in prayer. Go to www.fromhisheart.org/prayer.
Jeff Schreve founded From His Heart Ministries, www.fromhisheart.org, in 2005 with the vision to reach as many people as possible with the good news of God's love. Jeff believes that no matter how badly you may have messed up in life, God still loves you and has a great plan just for you. He broadcast on radio, TV and in the internet around the world from his pulpit ministry as Pastor of First Baptist in Texarkana, Texas. This ministry is completely listener/viewer supported. It continues only through the faithful and generous gifts of people like you. Pastor Jeff takes no income from this ministry. All gifts go to further the broadcast.
The Bible says that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven … (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Each season is different, but each one brings its own blessings and growth. In this encouraging 3-Message series from Pastor Jeff Schreve, titled “SEASONS,” he shares with us some of the seasons we will experience in our spiritual life and what God desires for us through those key times.
For a Donation of $25 or More:
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Calling all adventurers! We have a great app for you today. Entitled Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions, this nature themed app will send you off on an exciting and educational trip to Africa.
A Wild Adventure
Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions is the first in a series of apps produced by the editors of Ranger Rick Jr. magazine, a US-based children nature publication. Working together with Moonbot Studios, whose previous app The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore we absolutely loved, the collaboration resulted in an interactive, activity-filled app that will excite you to learn more about the "kings of the grasslands".
Guided by Ricky Raccoon and Lars the Lion, Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions takes you on a tour around the grasslands of Africa where Lars' pride live, play and hunt. The app is split into three sections: Explore, Play and Create.
In Explore, you follow Lars' footprints to discover interesting facts about lions and their habitat. These details are presented in small bits through the mascots' knowledgeable commentaries as well as humorous animated infographics. For instance, did you know that a lion is slightly smaller than a tiger, which can weight as much as 12 first graders? I sure didn't!
In addition to learning about these lion tales, you can look at beautiful photographs, flip through slideshows and watch footages of lions in the wild. Also be on the lookout for hidden treasure chests and the elusive Sammy Skunk as they will reward you with stickers upon discovery.
The Play section contains all five mini games that you can also find in the Explore section. The first game, Jigsaw Puzzle, asks you to piece together several animal photos. In What's Wrong with this Picture, you tap on the things that are out of place in the grasslands.
Photo Safari is an interesting game that utilizes the iPad's gyroscope feature by spinning around 360 degrees to take photographs of lions in the wild. In Hide and Seek, you help a lioness find her playful cubs that are hidden in the scene. Finally, Sound Match is a game of guessing which animal produce a specific sound.
The third section, Create, contains four activities that encourage you to get creative. First, there's a Sticker Board in which you can arrange the stickers that you have collected to compose a lively scene. You can also play really wild tunes on the Animal Piano, create odd animal hybrids in Animal Builder and compose silly stories in Trail Tales.
While I could go on and on to explain the app, here's an official video to help you get an idea of the things that you can do:
Parents Need to Know
Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions is a great educational app filled with engaging multimedia content. Aimed at juniors aged 4-7, the activities cater to a broad skill set. For example, Photo Safari requires motor skills, while What's Wrong with this Picture involves object association.
Designed with kids in mind, the app features loveable mascots that patiently guide juniors as they play. It is also worth noting that although the app is based on Ranger Rick Jr. magazine, you don't need to be familiar with the publication to fully enjoy it.
Things I Like
As a person who likes learning about animals, I thought that Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions is a fantastic app to get juniors interested in nature and wildlife. I am impressed by the great amount of educational content included, and even more by the way that they are presented. By using a mixture of different media, the app really knows how to deliver scientific facts in a fun, junior-friendly way.
One of my favorite part of the app is the use of interactive infographics. For example, in the side-by-side comparison between a lion's day to a kid's, I like how you can turn the hands of a clock and watch how the lion and the child spend their days.
Next, I also like how the app provides both a Play section and a Create section. The games in the Play section are tons of fun - my favorites are Sound Match and Photo Safari - but the activities in Create really invite you to be imaginative. I'm guessing that many juniors would spend a lot of time (perhaps much to their parents' dismay) tapping away on the Animal Piano to play really wild music. The Animal Builder is also a great activity for older juniors.
Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions is fantastic and educational app for kids who love animals and nature. With many interesting facts to learn, games to play and other activities to get involved in, this app will keep juniors busy for at least a couple of hours. I highly recommend it.
Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions is available for iPad
Get it on the App Store: iPad
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Meal subscription boxes have been popping up all over and I have been dying to try one. I love the idea of not having to plan dinner or grocery shop and have something delicious on the table half an hour after my first thought about dinner. The other huge plus for me? Everything comes in the right proportions so I’m not guessing how much we need or letting half of the produce go to waste.
Hello Fresh offered to send us a week of meals and I said yes as fast as I could. Keep reading for the pros and cons and click here for $35 off your first box (use code Bella35).
- The quality of some food items was better than expected. All the veggies were very fresh, but I was most impressed with the meat. We love eating chicken, but I HATE cutting off sinews, and these were ready to bake right out of the package.
- The portions were bigger than I expected too. I find a lot of ‘healthy’ meals boast being low in calories when in reality they’re just very small portion sizes. These filled me up and had enough for me to to have a small portion again for lunch the next day.
- Making a new recipe was easy! I love the idea of adding new recipes to my cooking repertoire but I don’t make the time and when I do, I find it a bit overwhelming. One thing I really loved about the Hello Fresh meals was that I learned how to cook something I could easily make again with ingredients I pick up on my own. I had never considered the subscription box as a mini “cooking class” but think they would be really fun for date nights or someone looking to learn new recipes in a no-hassle way.
- You still have to cook. So I know, you’re like “Elisabeth, its a cooking box, of course you have to cook.” But, while Hello Fresh takes the hassle out of grocery shopping and meal planning (and it does make the cooking part straight forward), you still need to cook and clean up. One night we had a Hello Fresh meal in our fridge and I still opted for Chipotle (which comes out to the same price per meal, actually), because I was too exhausted with the idea of cooking + cleaning up.
- The ingredients are fresh. This is also a huge plus, but the drawback for me was I needed to make the meals within the week or the produce would go bad. It is good for forcing me to cook. It is bad for my lazy tendencies to opt for cereal for dinner.
- You’re paying for the convenience and quality. We try to keep our food budget below $70 a week (if it were up to Ben, we’d spend no more tan $50) so initially I was surprised by the pricetag on Hello Fresh meals. But, I realized you need to factor in the time you’re saving by not going to the grocery store, the high quality of ingredients (the meat is definitely more expensive than the kind I typically buy), and all the seasonings you’re getting in perfect proportions. But, in comparison to eating out, the food is better, better for you, and less expensive.
^everything comes in perfectly proportioned out and ready to cook (note: this is one meal for a family of four – I cooked everything together and we had enough for two full meals, and three for me)
^the instructions are really great (explaining what you should do while something else is cooking so you are as time efficient as possible)
What You’ll Need:
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 5 Yukon Potatoes
- 5 oz Spinach
- 1/4 Cup Panko
- 1/4 C Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1 Lemon
- Olive Oil
What You’ll Do:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a shallow dish, combine the panko, cheese, garlic powder, and a pinch of a salt and pepper.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and toss on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, and cooking until golden brown and tender.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by placing each between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken with a rolling pin until each is 1/2 in ch thick. Place the chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet and spread each breast with 1 tablespoon of sour cream. Press the panko mixture onto the sour cream and bake in oven for about 15 minutes.
- To make the dressing, use the juice from half a lemon and combine 1 tablespoon of sour cream, a large drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked potatoes with dressing and spinach.
- Serve the chicken on a bed of spinach and potato salad and garnish with lemon wedges.
P.S. We also tried a Korean-Style Beef Stir Fry that I liked even better than this salad (although Ben didn’t love all the ginger) and we’re having a Mushroom and Lentil Curry tonight so I’ll keep you posted. | <urn:uuid:a673dc30-3c6c-47d4-a9c4-55b5a14fefc6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://elisabethmcknight.com/crispy-chicken-parmigiana-salad-wi/ | 2022-08-15T13:19:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572174.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815115129-20220815145129-00122.warc.gz | en | 0.962796 | 1,115 |
High Meadows Foundation
Fiscal Year 2012 Awards Granted
Faculty Research: Bioremediation of Plastic Waste
This project will explore the potential use of bacteria in the remediation of plastic waste. Recently discovered bacteria will be used to degrade polyethylene and polystyrene wastes. The rates of degradation and the degradation by-products will be studied as functions of temperature and pH. The insights from the proposed experiments will also be used to guide the design of a bioreactor for the controlled degradation of plastic wastes. The effectiveness of the system will be explored in collaboration with campus waste management. Project leads: Wole Soboyejo and Karen Malatesta
Bee Team Yard/Outdoor Action Expansion
In response to the recent spread of Colony Collapse Disorder, students formed a beekeeping club in 2009 to practice and teach the craft of beekeeping and educate the campus community about the importance of bees for sustainable agriculture. This funding will allow the bee yard to expand from two to four hives to better serve the 50 active members of the club, and also to begin expanding honey production to support Outdoor Action orientation trips and its sustainability curriculum. Outdoor action serves more than 60 percent of the incoming freshman class, so this expansion will significantly impact student exposure to sustainability through the vehicle of delicious student-produced honey. Project lead: Sarah Bluher '13.
Senior Thesis: Producing and Characterizing Bioethanol from Cellulosic Biomass
As the demand for transportation fuels increases in both developed and developing countries, there has been a boom in biofuel research for solutions than can provide a cleaner, renewable source of energy. This project will study the production of bioethanol from cellulosic biomass, such as agricultural byproducts and fast growing bamboo. The biomass feedstock will be converted to bioethanol, and then the products will be assess for viability as an alternative fuel and scale-up procedures will be investigated. Furthermore the research will also integrate with Engineering Projects in Community Services (EPICS) as a source of energy production in a sustainable development housing system. Project lead: Amanda Rees '12. Faculty Advisor: Wole Soboyejo.
Student Garden Project Summer Coordinator Support
Since its founding in 2006, the Princeton Garden Project has remained an important and unique element of the student experience at Princeton and the larger campus community. In the last five years, this student-initiated project has continued to evolve under the leadership of nearly a dozen passionate student officers, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, Forbes College, and the Grounds and Building Maintenance department. What began as a small organic demonstration garden at Forbes has expanded to include both a larger plot north of the College and an herb garden at the Frist Campus Center. Student officers have been dedicated to everything from planning and maintaining the gardens, to organizing educational and outreach events. Regular “work days” have also drawn in hundreds of student and community volunteers over the years. With the aim of becoming a financially self-sufficient student initiative, over the next year, the Garden Project will be pursuing opportunities to secure ongoing funding for its annual programmatic costs. In the interim, in order to ensure that the gardens and the Project’s programmatic elements can be sustained during the summer of 2012, this grant will be utilized to support two part-time summer intern positions. Contact: Kristi Wiedemann.
Engineers Without Borders Collective Motion 2.0 Conference: Developing Empowered Communities
This second annual student-organized conference on sustainable development will examine how anthropological factors and open communication can and should inform our sustainable development practices. A divers ensemble of speakers and events representing the fields of policy, anthropology, global health, environmental studies, economics, and engineering will bring together perspectives from academia, non-profit work, and entrepreneurship. The intent of the conference is to engage the Princeton campus and community in an interactive and inspiriting experience that will foster leadership, learning, research, and active engagement in sustainable development. Project lead: Stephanie Teeple '14
New Course: Princeton's Ecological Footprint. Using the Campus as a Laboratory for Sustainability
This new course is the first of its kind taught by staff from the Facilities Organization. It's purpose is to expose undergraduate students to behind-the-scenes sustainability implementation initiatives on the campus within the context of the global challenges that drive the sustainability field. The course will provide excellent background for students interested in pursuing Junior Paper or Senior Thesis projects using the campus as a living laboratory for sustainability study. This grant will support class field trips to local cutting edge sustainability projects such as the Hydrogen Home Project in Hopewell, Isles, Inc. in Trenton, and other locations. Instructor: Shana Weber.
Sustainability Games at the Princeton University Art Museum
This event will occur on January 12, 2012 at the Princeton University Art Museum. The Games are the final project for the students in the fall-semester Art of Sustainability course AMS307/ENV317 taught by visiting Anschutz Distinguished Fellow in American Studies writer and artist Jenny Price. The final projects are "public art actions" - participatory public art events in which the audience plays an active role. The projects include: 1) Carbon Chef, 2) Bags2Riches, 3) Green Key Tour, 4) Plant the Bottle, and 5) Art Museum Laundromat: Washing Regime. Project leads: Jenny Price and Jessica Popkin | <urn:uuid:bc9f98ff-56a2-4b9e-815c-3c7a3f572617> | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | http://www.princeton.edu/sustainability/psc/highmeadows/fy12-awards/ | 2013-12-09T12:10:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163968717/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133248-00067-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.919684 | 1,115 |
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The company was founded in 1982 out of the basement of Garry and Sharon Snook, two biking enthusiasts. It began as a mail order catalog and expanded in to a retail chain with over 10,000 individual products. The online store was launched in 1997, making it one of the first of its kind on the web.
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In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, HAWC joins survivors and advocates in raising awareness around the pervasive issue of sexual violence.
As we end our Sexual Assault Awareness series for April, we pivot our attention towards healing. Recovery from sexual abuse may seem like a long and impossible journey. For years following the abuse, stigma and shame often inhibit a survivor’s access to help and resources, and any severe trauma can affect a survivor’s memories and behaviors. The impact of sexual violence is long-standing. However, with work, patience, and understanding, a fulfilling life free from violence and fear can be in your grasp.
To learn more about the healing process, or to reinforce the steps you’ve taken on your journey, consider the following steps towards recovery:
- Acknowledge your experience. Admitting that you’ve experienced sexual violence can be extremely difficult, especially if pervasive myths about sexual abuse have hindered your ability to recognize abuse or have led to stigma and shame about your experience. However, not addressing your trauma means not accessing the help and support you need. Over time, this repression effects the mind and body, which can result in changes in behavior, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms such as flashbacks and panic attacks, and social isolation. Understand and accept that your reactions and emotions are valid.
- Locate support. After acknowledging your experiences, talk to someone supportive, empathetic, and calm. By opening up about your experience, you reclaim your past and actively work on building trust again. If reaching out to someone you know feels overwhelming, consider talking to a professional therapist. If the sexual violence was perpetrated by an intimate partner or family member, consider calling HAWC’s 24-Hour domestic violence hotline at 1-800-547-1649. You can also contact the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts (formerly YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center) at 800-922-8772 or the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline (RAINN) at 800-656-HOPE.
- Restore your sense of self. Abuse centers around a desire for control. As a result, survivors often feel powerless and vulnerable. Rediscover your sense of self and reconnect with your body by engaging more completely in your community or your talents. Volunteer your time, hang out with friends, try out a new hobby, or start a new exercise regime. As you learn more about yourself, consider joining a support group or writing in a journal about your experiences: in this way, you may feel less isolated and alone.
- Prepare for fallbacks. Recovery is long and complicated—some days will feel considerably better than others. Be patient with yourself. Now that the threat of violence no longer looms, you might find that there are days where you are hypersensitive, unmotivated, or feeling particularly insecure. Prepare for these low moments by recognizing and anticipating potential triggers and paying attention to cues your body sends that signal stress. If you’re feeling tense, anxious, dizzy, or nauseous, give yourself a break. Learn about breath control, meditation, or grounding techniques to help you direct your attention back to the present.
- Communicate—with yourself and your partners. Once you feel prepared enough to step into an intimate relationship, become empowered in your communication. Uphold transparency by sharing your experiences and making your needs known. Work on trusting that your partner will be considerate and understanding. Remember: take things slowly in all realms of the relationship. With regards to sexual activity, explain that you may need time, patience, and gentility to feel fully comfortable. Over time, physical intimacy can become a means of deep connection and pleasure rather than a trigger for terror.
Know that your experiences do not define you or your future. While overcoming past trauma can feel overwhelming, healing is extremely possible. HAWC can help: to learn more about the recovery process and take the first step towards healing, call HAWC’s 24-Hour hotline or peruse HAWC’s website.
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- Castleman, Michael. (September 15, 2016). “Childhood Sexual Abuse: Sexual Recovery is Possible.” Psychology Today. Retrieved from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/201609/childhood-sexual-abuse-sexual-recovery-is-possible.
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We often have questions about the number of calories we spend when we workout. For those who stick with their weight loss or weight gain plans, it is important to know how many calories you ingest with your meals and how many calories you will spend when you perform a specific exercise. However, there are various factors for these questions. The caloric expenditure varies between individuals, depends on their metabolism, time and intensity of the exercise. We already know that the ideal is to combine a good diet with a regular workout plan in order to obtain quicker and more efficient results.
Everybody knows that simple tasks like climbing the stairs instead of using the elevator, dancing or performing your daily tasks help burn calories. However, if you goal is to lose body fat and tone specific areas in your body, you should choose challenging exercises.
You can find, in the following list, a few activities that allow a considerable expenditure of calories per minute, its benefits and risk factors.
1. Running: 20 calories per minute
Running for an hour (changing the rhythm) burns approximately 600 calories. However, this is an exercise that causes a major impact in your articulations and alters the heart rate, so you should take those risk factors into account. For those who are initiating, the best is to start walking or jogging.
2. Rope skipping: 15 calories per minute
This exercise helps to develop the calves, thighs and shoulders. Besides that, it is an activity that helps to develop motor coordination. For your safety, it is advisable that you use appropriate shoes and that, between each jump, you firmly support your feet on the floor, not just the tips. It is really important that the movements are performed correctly, because an exercise that’s badly executed may cause injuries in your feet’s and knees’ articulations.
3. Volleyball: 15 calories per minute/ Basketball: 9 calories per minute
These sports share very similar benefits and risk factors. They are recommended for those who want to develop strength, focus and motor coordination. It is advisable to use appropriate shoes to reduce the risk of injuries in the legs’ articulations.
4. Wrestling: 14,4 calories per minute
This sport works the strength and flexibility of those who practice it. Knees, ankles, arms and shoulders are the critical spots that are at greater risk of suffering from injuries.
5. Swimming (butterfly): 14 calories per minute
Swimming is considered one of the most complete sports, for it develops every ability of the individuals who do it: flexibility, agility, musculature, aerobic ability, among others. A not so positive aspect is the fact that you are permanently in contact with the water, and that might be inconvenient for those who suffer from hearing problems.
6. Climbing stairs: 14 calories per minute
It is not considered a sport, but an aerobic exercise that is a part of our routine and that burns fat. Every time you have the elevator/stairs dilemma, choose the stairs. Remember: every occasion is a good occasion to work your thighs.
7. Football: 13,3 calories per minute
Football is a good ally for those who need to develop strength, respiratory function, notion of space, agility and motor coordination. The risk factors associated with this sport have to do with injuries caused by the impact in the articulations, usually when running or kicking. Straining in the muscles of the knees and legs, bone fractures and knee injuries are very common in this sport. Muscular stretching before exercising helps decrease the chances of concussions.
8. Judo/Karaté: 13 calories per minute
Both sports are indicated for those who would like to increase strength, flexibility, balance and motor coordination. Sprains and bruises are the most common risk factors associated with these sports.
9. Rowing: 7 calories per minute
Rowing in the water or at the gym develops the arm muscles, chest, back and increases aerobic ability. It is also possible to work the legs and the lower back. You should always adopt a correct posture and don’t put too much effort in the articulations of your elbows.
10. Mountain Climbing: 12 calories per minute
Among the range of climbing sports, mountain climbing is the one the burns more calories. This sport requires a lot of your strength, flexibility and resistance. The biggest risk factor associated with this sport is falling from elevated heights.
11. Tennis: 11 calories per minute
Increase of flexibility, motor coordination, agility and aerobic ability are the advantages of this sport. As for the contraindications, risk of sprains, wearing of articulations, injuries in the fists and in the elbows are the most common ones.
12. Boxing: 9 calories per minute
In many gyms, it’s a common practice to adapt a few boxing moves to a few sports. That’s the case of aeroboxing, which combines the aerobic burn of fat with fighting movements. Boxing itself includes rope jumping, series of stretching exercises, moving techniques, punches and pushing-ball, used to improve motor coordination and speed.
13. Walking (going up): 11 calories per minute/ Walking (on a flat ground): 8 calories per minute
It is a good exercise to burn calories and acquire resistance. Because it is an activity that does not require a lot of impact on the ground, it does not represent a risk for injuries in the articulations. In only requires adequate shoes.
14. Handball: 10 calories per minute
The practice of this sport develops strength, agility, motor coordination and increases aerobic ability. Just like other sports, it may cause injuries in the articulations, sprains and fractures.
Do not forget that these values change, because the caloric expenditure of a person who weighs 90kg will not be the same as the one of a person who weighs 50kg.
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When she first signed her music contract with Columbia Records, Ashley Monroe was just 19 years of age. One of the youngest singers in the American music industry, Monroe has defied age as a barrier to success. The talented country artist is ready for her North American tour this June with co-stars Miranda Lambert, Clare Dunn and others. The American singer-songwriter is also preparing to release her third studio album titled “The Blade” this July. Although Monroe confesses she’s bad at writing joyful songs, the album’s recently released bubbly debut single “On to Something Good” stems from her personal experiences. Get your Ashley Monroe tickets today and watch this beautiful blonde as she shares her life experiences through her inspirational singles.
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A promising young diva, Ashley Monroe has all the qualities of a superstar. Considering the pace of her musical endeavors since 2005, it won’t be long before Monroe becomes industry’s fixture. The singer will be touring North America together with fellow musicians in June this year and is eager to make it a memorable one for her fans. Don’t forget to bag your Ashley Monroe tickets in time because this celebrated performer is sure to have sold-out shows this year.
Ashley Monroe’s love for music dates back to her childhood when she took her first piano lessons at 7. Born into a family of music lovers, Monroe inherited her passion from her family and won a music talent contest in Pigeon Forge after she sang Patsy Montana’s “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart”. The singer performed frequently at events in Pigeon Force and gradually earned recognition. Tragedy struck in the year 2000, when Monroe lost her father and the teenage singer struggled to deal with the circumstances that followed. Writing songs helped her express her grief and she finally found solace in music. The mother and daughter moved to Nashville to help Monroe take off as a professional singer.
Ashley Monroe luckily snagged a deal with Columbia Records and began recording her debut album “Satisfied” in 2006. She released the title track in 2006 followed by another single “I Don’t Want To”, with the latter making it to number 37 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The label first decided to release the complete album as soon as the singer charted a top 20 but the release never materialized and Monroe parted ways with the record label. The album was finally released on iTunes in 2009 and by then Monroe was busy collaborating on EPs with fellow artists like Trent Dabbs, Jack White, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert.
During her ventures with industry colleagues, Monroe struck an everlasting friendship with singer Miranda Lambert who invited Monroe into her three-piece band, together with Angaleena Presley. The band called “Pistol Annies” gave Monroe the platform she required to launch a career of her own. The trio released two albums titled “Hell on Heels” and “Annie Up”, both of which received positive reviews. The single “Hush Hush” became the band’s first chart hitting single and was a great boost for Monroe’s previously low-lying career. The band proved to be Monroe’s musical breakthrough and the ambitious singer immediately signed with Warner Bros. Nashville label for her sophomore album “Like a Rose”.
The album had a variety of songs featuring Monroe’s extended repertoire, and earned widespread critical acclaim. Together with producer Vince Gill, Ashley Monroe created songs that ranged from controversial to feel-good to reflective. Giving popular singles like “You Got Me” and “Weed Instead of Roses”, the album is a testament to Monroe’s astute songwriting abilities. The singer will soon release her third album “The Blade” under the same recording label.
Ashley Monroe in Concert
Blessed with exceptional singing capabilities and a knack for entertaining the audience, Ashley Monroe is a singer worth watching live. Inspired by the works of artists like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, Monroe has come up with a perfect combination of unforgettable songs, soulful music and a fabulous voice. Watching this amazing star on stage is a great opportunity, so don’t forget to join the audience when she hits the stage in your city.
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Our friends at Rorate helpfully posted the following. Pope Benedict XVI spoke to the French bishops on 14 September, which coincidentally the 1st anniversary of Summorum Pontificum coming into force.
Let us have a look at the pertinent text with my emphases and comments.
Here is a thought to carry with you as you start to read: I have maintained ever since the text of the Motu Proprio was issued that Summorum Pontificum is especially a gift to priests. Part of the Pope’s plan to revitalize the Church’s identity must revolve around her worship… and her priests. Learning the older Mass today changes priests. Priests change their flocks. Flocks change the world around them.
It is never too often said that the priesthood is indispensable to the Church, in the very own interest of the lay faithful. Priests are a gift from God to the Church. Priests must never delegate to the faithful [those] functions which are related to their own mission. Dear Brothers in the episcopacy, I ask you to remain desirous to help your priests live in intimate union with Christ. Their spiritual life is the foundation of their apostolic life. You shall exhort them gently to daily prayer and to a dignified celebration of the Sacraments, particularly of the Eucharist and of Reconciliation, as Saint Francis de Sales did with his priests. Every priest should be able to feel glad to serve the Church. [Don’t be a stumbling block to priests.] At the school of the Curé d’Ars, son of your land and patron of all priests of the world, do not cease to repeat that a man can do no greater deed than to give the Body and the Blood of Christ to the faithful, and to forgive sins. …
[Watch this transition… from priesthood to…]
Liturgical worship is the supreme expression of priestly and episcopal life, and also of catechetical teaching. [Note the connection with doctrine. There is a reciprocal relationship between what we believe and how we pray.] Your mission of sanctification of the faithful people, dear Brothers, is indispensable for the growth of the Church. I was prompted to detail, in the Motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, the conditions for the accomplishment of this mission, [the Pope closely links the use of the old Mass with the missionl of sanctification!] in that which relates to the possibility of using both the missal of Blessed John XXIII (1962) and that of Pope Paul VI (1970). [In this statement it sounds like the two Missals are on equal standing. And he is speaking of all priests, not some priests.] The fruits of these new dispositions have already seen [the light of] day, and I hope that the indispensable pacification of the spirits is being accomplished, thank God. [The word "pacification" suggests the desired effect of reunification with separated groups and also a calming and healing of those who have been hurt for so long.]
I comprehend your difficulties, [This is probably a reference to how some more traditional groups are also associated with certain political tendencies.] but I do not doubt that you will be able to reach, within reasonable time, solutions which are satisfactory to all, so that the seamless robe of Christ is not torn anymore. [Again the reference to reunification and preventing groups from splitting away from the Churc.] No one is excessive within the Church. [This is perhaps both prescriptive and descriptive. The idea here is that the Church is very large, capable of sheltering people of many points of view and aspirations.] Everyone, without exception, must be able to feel at home, and never rejected. [This is huge: The Pope is telling the French bishops to stop their relentless stinginess in regard to the more traditional Catholics in France. Alas, for far too long traditional Catholics – and among them especially priests – have been treated with great injustice – and not just in France!] God, who loves all men and wills that no one be lost, entrusts us with this mission of Pastors, making us Shepherds of His sheep. We can only give Him thanks for the honor and the confidence He places upon us. Let us endeavor to always be servants of unity.
Meeting with the Cardinals and Bishops of France,
Hémicycle «Saint Bernadette», Lourdes
September 14, 2008
"Everyone, without exception, must be able to feel at home, and never rejected."
This is not carte blanche to think or do as you please and that, just because you choose to do it, bishops and priests have to accept it.
There is still the rule of law. The rubrics still apply. The Rule of Faith is still our guide.
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The latest headlines to hit the airwaves and print about former Fugees front woman, Lauryn Hill, are her recent tax evasion woes. Once a Grammy award-winning musician selling more than 19 million copies of her solo album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ the artist seems to have fallen on hard times over the past couple of years, and is now facing repercussions for not paying back taxes. It also seems that her current financial state has forced her to return to the industry that caused her such conflict in the past, which she referred to in a very telling MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 live recording, where she performed a song called ‘I Get Out.’
According to Hill’s Tumblr account, she states: “It has been reported that I signed a new record deal, and that I did this to pay taxes. Yes, I have recently entered into an agreement with Sony Worldwide Entertainment, to launch a new label, on which my new music will be released.
In regards to the entertainment industry, she also added, “I’ve remained silent, after an extensive healing process. This has been a 10+ year battle, for a long time played out behind closed doors, but now in front of the public eye. This is an old conflict between art and commerce”¦ free minds, and minds that are perhaps overly tethered to structure. This is about inequity, and the resulting disenfranchisement caused by it. I’ve been fighting for existential and economic freedom, which means the freedom to create and live without someone threatening, controlling, and/or manipulating the art and the artist, by tying the purse strings.”
Despite immense success in the music world, it is no secret that Hill grew increasing dissatisfied with the music industry in the past, and she started to feel as if she was being unfairly controlled by her record label. In an attempt to regain her identity, she dropped out of the public eye around 2000, and explored religious counsel, before making brief appearances here and there.
At one point during a concert, she said: “Fantasy is what people want, but reality is what they need.” She went on to say that she had retired from the fantasy part.
While many listeners naively interpret the lyrics of ‘I Get Out’ as dealing with a relationship with a man, much of the revealing language points in a different direction. It’s almost like an open letter about the music industry, and cautionary message to the public. It was also released more than 10 years ago, and from the looks of her Tumblr account, Hill’s feelings on the subject have still not changed.
Below you will see how Hill makes repeated references to ‘breaking free’ and ‘mind control’ in the song:
First, we will take a look at the chorus of the song, which states: “I get out, I get out of all your boxes/ I get out, you can’t hold me in these chains/I’ll get out/Father free me from this bondage/ Knowin’ my condition/ Is the reason I must change.”
The chorus clearly speaks of breaking free from the things that make her feel institutionalized or oppressed, such as the music industry. She seems to be asking for religious guidance, as she recognizes that she needs help to make significant changes in her life.
Your stinkin’ resolution | Is no type of solution | Preventin’ me from freedom | Maintainin’ your pollution | I won’t support your lie no more | I won’t even try no more | If I have to die, oh Lord | That’s how I choose to live | I won’t be compromised no more | I can’t be victimized no more | I just don’t sympathize no more | Cuz now I understand | You just wanna use me | You say “love” then abuse me.
In Verse 1, Hill makes a reference to the influence that people can have on other lives, and calls it ‘pollution.’ She no longer wants to be a part of it (even though she has benefited from it in the past). She doesn’t want to be ‘used and abused’ just to make more money for the record companies.
She then sings: “No more compromises | I see past your disguises | Blindin’ through mind control | Stealin’ my eternal soul | Appealin’ through material | To keep me as your slave |”
Hill acknowledges that she once fell for the ‘mind control’ ”“ accepting the material wealth and perks that came with her fame. Record companies keep offering bigger and better things to entice musicians to stay in line with their agenda. Hill states that she is done making compromises in her life for the industry.
In Verse 2, she says: “Psychological locks | Repressin’ true expression | Cementin’ this repression |Promotin’ mass deception | So that no one can be healed | I don’t respect your system | I won’t protect your system | When you talk I don’t listen | Oh, let my Father’s will be done”
Hill is telling listeners that the music industry uses tactics, such as psychological methods to sometimes bully or force an artist to listen to how management would like them to conduct themselves. In the end, musicians often feel repressed. The mass deception she speaks of could refer to the perceived happiness that the public believes an artist enjoys throughout this process.
In Verse 3, Hill mentions mind control once again, and makes references to the people who make up the ‘rules.’ She speaks of ‘animal conditioning’ and how the industry keeps musicians as slaves, as well as how blind submission can lead to a great deal of hurt in regards to making music. Hill also questions authority in this verse, and criticizes the system that seems to be ‘in charge.’ | <urn:uuid:367e05f7-4ea4-4cbd-b0f7-8147ce455bc2> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://www.unexplainable.net/info-theories/in-lieu-of-recent-tax-troubles-lauryn-hill-is-forced-to-return-to-the-evil-music-industry-she-tried-so-hard-to-leave-behind.php | 2021-06-23T11:40:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488538041.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20210623103524-20210623133524-00128.warc.gz | en | 0.966954 | 1,280 |
Dan Diamond, Managing Editor
The state of HealthCare.gov is…strong?
We may find out tonight, as President Obama delivers his sixth State of the Union address—a speech that the White House says will be focused on "opportunity, optimism, and action."
Based on the Obama administration's own rhetoric, nothing better encapsulates those qualities than health reform, and it's a cinch that the president will use Tuesday's speech to tout his law. Still, health care hasn't been a major focus in the president's recent State of the Union addresses; Obama spoke the most about health care when he was exhorting Congress to pass the bills that would become the Affordable Care Act. He retreated from discussing the actual law during the 2012 election year, when the ACA was a political hot potato.
And while health care played a larger role in last year's address, Obama concentrated more on potential Medicare reforms than his signature reform.
This year, the playing field is a little different. The ACA's gaining in the polls—or at least, losing negatives—and the president can point to actual success stories.
What tonight's speech is, and isn't
Political analysts have come around to a new way of thinking about the State of the Union address: It's more of a pageant than a bully pulpit.
The address doesn't do much for the president's approval rating. It doesn't really change the "national conversation."
What it does do is signal the White House's policy goals for the coming year. And on the health care front, it's an opportunity for the president to enjoy a victory lap with his supporters while trying to give the "big sell" to ACA holdouts, Piper Su told me. (Su is the Advisory Board's vice president of health policy.)
He may "acknowledge the bumpy start" to the law's insurance exchanges, Su added, "but the story is going to be that all is right with the world—whether it is or not."
That's just one of the things that health wonks will be watching for in tonight's address. Here are five others:
Touting the latest enrollment numbers: Tonight's speech "will be Obama’s most high-profile address since the clunky [exchange] rollout began," David Nather notes at Politico. And despite rough beginnings, the latest statistics suggest that more than 3 million Americans have used the ACA's new health insurance exchanges to get private coverage.
Millions more—the White House says at least 3.9 million, but that may be an inflated total—have been found eligible for Medicaid and other public health programs, too.
Touting early success stories from the ACA: The president will likely try to put a human face on those numbers. "Keep an eye out for a few heartwarming stories tonight," Su notes.
Obama may also try to recognize leaders and supporters who have helped lead ACA implementation. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear will be a guest of the first lady, and his state has received acclaim—including high praise from the president—for "setting the pace" on coverage expansion.
What's the state of ACA implementation? Join us for a conversation on March 19 as our experts perform a pulse check on Obamacare.
Pressuring lagging states to expand Medicaid: On the flip side, states like Florida and Texas continue to hold out on accepting the ACA's Medicaid expansion. But they're increasingly in the minority, now that most states—thanks to Utah's announcement last week—have committed to some form of coverage expansion under the law.
And others may follow suit. While GOP governors treated the Medicaid expansion as a political non-starter for several years, there are increasing signs that Republican leaders are amenable to accepting federal dollars that the law would bring.
Offering potential entitlement cuts: Deficit negotiations remain a key political issue, and the president may raise Medicare reforms as a negotiating point with Republicans. There's also a strong chance he'll point to the slowing rate of Medicare spending, too, suggesting that the ACA has played a major role in bending the curve.
Calling out the nation's health innovations: This is a politically neutral topic for the president—and a familiar one. In two previous SOTU addresses, Obama touted how the nation is developing "treatment that kills cancer cells but leaves healthy ones untouched."
Update, January 29: President Obama ended up focusing quite a bit on the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday night, giving health care its most airtime in a State of the Union address since 2010. Today's Daily Briefing offers a quick summary of the president's remarks, and you can see how the word count shakes out via the chart below. | <urn:uuid:791430e0-8034-4a2d-9dd8-0f56291a396c> | CC-MAIN-2016-36 | https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/blog/2014/01/state-of-the-union-preview | 2016-08-30T01:24:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982967939.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823200927-00224-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96108 | 962 |
Cultivating the Wiser Self
When we’re facing a difficult decision – leaving a job that’s no long in alignment with our values and passions, seeking new possibilities but risking failure, or staying in a job that provides reliable financial security and a rewarding social network but risking dying on the vine in a stultifying inertia…
It’s valuable to be able to consult with someone who has our best interests at heart and who can provide truly wise counsel, guidance, and support. And the best resource for that wisdom and care may be our very own wiser self.
The wiser self is an imaginary figure, evoked through guided visualization, real to the brain, who embodies the positive qualities that would lead to resilience and well-being: wisdom, courage, patience perseverance. This wiser self is someone who truly cares for you and offers you their understanding, support, guidance to help you change and grow. Your wiser self could be a version of yourself five or ten years from now, when you have fulfilled your aspirations for strength, competence, empowerment. Your wiser self could be drawn from a composite of many people who have been helpful to you already – role models, mentors, benefactors.
This wiser self is really an embodiment of our own intuitive wisdom. You can pose a particular problem or question to this wiser self and then listen for the answer, which comes from your own deep and trustworthy knowing.
Exercise: Cultivating the Wiser Self
[Note: the beginning steps of this exercise will remind you of the compassionate friend exercise in the recent Roots of Resilience post. Similar process, creating different resources.]
1. Find a comfortable position to sit quietly. Allow your eyes to gently close. Breathe deeply a few times into your belly and allow your awareness to come more deeply into your body. Allow yourself to breathe comfortably. Become aware of relaxing into a gentle field of well-being.
2. When you are ready, imagine you are in our own safe place, somewhere where you feel comfortable, safe, relaxed and at ease. This could be a room in your home, a favorite cabin in the woods or a place by a pond or lake, or in a café with a friend.
3. Then let yourself know you are going to receive a visit from your wiser self, perhaps an older wiser, stronger version of yourself. Someone who embodies the qualities you aspire to, and is mature and settled in them.
4. As your wiser self arrives at your safe place, imagine your wiser self in quite some detail. Notice how old your wiser self is, how they are dressed, how they move. Notice how you greet your wiser self. Do you go out to meet them? Do you invite them in? Do you shake hands, bow, or hug?
5. Imagine yourself sitting and talking with your wiser self, or going for a walk together. Notice their presence, their energy, and how it affects you.
6. Then, begin a conversation in your imagination with your wiser self. You can ask your wiser self how they came to be who they are…. Ask what helped them most along the way…. What did they have to let go of to become who they are?… Can they share examples of when and how they triumphed over adversity?
7. You may choose to ask them about a particular problem or challenge you are facing now. Notice what advice your wiser self offers that you can take with you. Listen carefully to all they have to tell you.
8. Imagine what it would be like to embody your wiser self. Invite them to become part of you. Notice how it feels to inhabit your wiser self from the inside out and to experience your wiser self within you. When you are ready, imagine your wiser self becoming separate from you again.
9. Imagine that your wiser self offers you a gift—an object, a symbol, a word or phrase—to remind you of this meeting. Receive this object into your hand and place it somewhere in your clothing for safekeeping. Your wiser self will let you know their name; remember it well.
10. As you wiser self prepares to leave, take a few gentle breaths to anchor this connection with your wiser self. Know that you can evoke this experience of encountering your wiser self anytime you choose. Imagine thanking your wiser self for the time you have spent together; imagine saying goodbye.
11. Take a moment to reflect on this entire meeting and conversation. Notice any insights or shifts from the experience.
12. You may choose to write down your experience with your wiser self to help integrate it into your conscious memory and to use it any time you need guidance from within about how to be more resilient.
As with any use of imagination to create inner resources, whatever you can imagine is real to the brain. You are using the default mode network of process in your brain to create a reliable inner resource of wisdom and resilience. The more you practice encountering your wiser self, the more reliably you will be able to evoke his or her wisdom as you respond to the challenges and difficulties of your life.
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Writing can be a funny thing and so can life. I’m passionate about both, but sometimes the powers that be conspire against me and wreak havoc with my writing, blogging and yes, with my life. Frankly, I often don’t know where to turn for help or a decent solution. That’s when my writing & blogging life, along with my regular life bite. I flounder at so much that it often hurts.
There is so much to say and give, but I can’t find a niche for a gainful income. Yes, I love to write, but my writing has value and I like to eat and buy stuff. Yet, I can’t find any paying gigs to write the way I was meant to write and blog for an income. I’m old. What do I have to offer some one? Where am I going to write, blog and use my photos for income? This makes me feel useless and stupid. The writing life and the real life often hurt and is heartbreaking. So, I continue plodding on. want to help all I can.
Travel Writing Certainly Didn't Work Out as Planned
Some of it is my fault. I procrastinate. Life and other things get in the way. I endeavor and work hard to find an income bearing writing niche. Finding my way seems impossible. Maybe it isn’t there. Perhaps I gave up years ago, but forgot to tell myself that I gave up. I seriously tried to land travel writing article gigs, but maybe I didn’t try hard enough. Travel, writing and photography are my passions. Nobody seems interested in what I have to offer.
Still, I can’t find the write niche. I often feel ready to give up. It’s so hard to sift and search, yet come up empty. My one ideal and dream job of writing, blogging and photographing life and destinations, while earning income from my efforts, seems fleeting and it’s as if the dream vanished into noting but disappointment and a broken heart in my endeavor to achieve something and have a legacy showing I actually was here, made my mark on life and accomplished something that matters and will endure… something I deeply care about.
Creating a Local Tourism Bureau for Hawkins County is Dead Thanks to No Help
Since our county officials have no vision and are too cheap to help realize promoting Hawkins county, Tennessee as a tourism destination, any hope of a tourism bureau is dead on arrival. I would love to do the writing, blogging and photography in promoting my county’s attractions and show off the off-the-beaten-path items of interest. But nobody in a position to help start this up and hire me for such a position seems to be around anywhere near here. Just a lot of stick-in-the-mud officials live and work here. This is not a one-woman job. More people need to get on board and someone with an influx of a healthy cash flow needs to help. Indeed, I have ideas aplenty but not real way to get the concept going in a meaningful and lucrative position.
And so the Blog Goes On and On... Maybe That Will Help... Or Not
I wasn’t born in the computer or technology age. Soon, I’ll be 63 years-old and feel I have no passion left or a realized dream to show for all my expended efforts. Nor have I accomplished anything remotely mediocre to explain my existence here on Earth. I’m empty. Ultimately, I’ve got nothing and am going nowhere in my nowhere land. Yet, I’m here to help and I’m definitely not the government. But nobody is listening even though I timidly asked for help time and again. The attempts were numerous, but to not much avail. I love to write, blog and photograph everything out there the world has to offer, but there are no takers of my wares. So maybe I’ll just fade away and disappear as a mirage into the sunset and give up on my passion for realizing my dream which maybe wasn’t meant to be.
I don’t know. It seems I’m fenced in with no direction or hope to steer my way and show the direction to take. Perhaps, I’m perpetually lost in the woods and can’t find my way. Most assuredly, I felt this was my calling… but maybe it wasn’t. I’m old and maybe it’s time to call it quits, give up and walk away from blogging. What have I got to offer of anything of worth? Maybe it’s time to let the dream die and move in another direction. Anyway, before I take my leave, I’ll pray about it. After almost 15 years of floundering and searching, perhaps an answer is out there somewhere and God will lead me to it… or not. I don’t even know if I have an e-book in me. Maybe it is time to turn the page and move on. | <urn:uuid:12e7bbf2-2529-4846-ac49-b18e0514cb2a> | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | https://southernfriedscribe.com/index.php/2019/11/03/im-here-to-help-and-no-im-not-the-government/ | 2020-07-04T14:29:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655886178.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200704135515-20200704165515-00422.warc.gz | en | 0.965762 | 1,061 |
Judge Ken Starr to Discuss Role of Solicitor General at Lecture Dec. 14Dec. 10, 2010
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Baylor University President Ken Starr will discuss the role of the United States Solicitor General during a lecture at Baylor Law School. Starr's lecture - "The 'Tenth Justice': The Solicitor General and the Supreme Court" - will begin at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the Kronzer Courtroom. The lecture is hosted by the Student Bar Association.
"The position of Solicitor General is a vital our judicial system and the representation of the interests of the United States in appellate proceedings," said Baylor Law Dean Brad Toben. "Nonetheless, few people - including lawyers - know much about the responsibilities and activities of the Solicitor General. This address by Judge Starr will be a wonderful opportunity for our students and the general public to learn more about the office and the position of Solicitor General. It isn't often that you get to hear about a high-profile, critical governmental function from one who has actually sat in the seat of responsibility. We are so fortunate to have Judge Starr sharing his experience as the Court's 'Tenth Justice.'"
Starr, who also holds The Louise L. Morrison Chair of Constitutional Law at Baylor Law School, served as Solicitor General of the United States from 1989 to 1993. During that time, he argued 25 cases before the United States Supreme Court. For the lecture, Starr will discuss the role of the Solicitor General and the relationship with the Supreme Court of the United States. Starting from the creation of the office of the Solicitor General within the Department of Justice, Starr will speak on the office's task of supervising and conducting the government's litigation in the nation's higher court.
Starr became the 14th president of Baylor University in June 2010 and has had a distinguished career in academia, the law and public service. Prior to coming to Baylor, he served for six years as the Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean and Professor of Law at Pepperdine, where he taught current constitutional issues and civil procedure. He also is of counsel to the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner from 1993 to 2004, specializing in appellate work, antitrust, federal courts, federal jurisdiction and constitutional law.
He served as United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1981 to 1983, as law clerk to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger from 1975 to 1977 and as law clerk to Fifth Circuit Judge David W. Dyer from 1973 to 1974. Starr was appointed to serve as Independent Counsel for five investigations, including Whitewater, from 1994 to 1999.
Starr previously taught constitutional law as an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law and was a distinguished visiting professor at George Mason University School of Law and Chapman Law School. After graduating from San Antonio's Sam Houston High School, he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from George Washington University in 1968, his Master of Arts Degree from Brown University in 1969 and his Juris Doctor from Duke University Law School in 1973. He is admitted to practice in California, the District of Columbia, Virginia and the U.S. Supreme Court.
He is the author of more than 25 publications, and his book, First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life, published in 2002, was praised by U.S. Circuit Judge David B. Sentelle as "eminently readable and informative...not just the best treatment to-date of the Court after (Chief Justice Earl) Warren, it is likely to have that distinction for a long, long time."
He has received a multitude of honors and awards, including the J. Reuben Clark Law Society 2005 Distinguished Service Award, the 2004 Capital Book Award, the Jefferson Cup award from the FBI, the Edmund Randolph Award for Outstanding Service in the Department of Justice and the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service.
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Bison Paddock, Golden Gate Park
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Bison Paddock in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Bison Skulls to be used for fertilizer, fine bone china, and the refining of sugar, c. 1870
Bison bones to be used for fertilizer, fine bone china, and the refining of sugar, c. 1870
American Bison species grazing today on managed land
Backstory and Context
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It is estimated that up to 60 million bison once grazed throughout the American West, roaming freely across the Great Plains between northern Mexico and Canada. Although bison are today considered a symbol of the American West, at the end of the nineteenth century, they were nearly wiped out to the point of extinction. By the mid-1800s, there were only a few hundred bison remaining, with almost no bison west of the Rockies.
Bison are often associated with a now-vanished American frontier. The American bison and other bison species still in existence today can actually be traced back as far as the Pleistocene Era. These bison are among the few species that survived the Ice Age extinction. For centuries, bison served as an important resource for indigenous tribes throughout the Great Plains of North America. While Native Americans refer to bison as "buffalo," the bison in North America are distinct from buffalo species, which hail from Asia and Africa (such as the water buffalo).
Although bison have served as a valuable resource for Great Plains tribes over the centuries, much of the animal's natural habitat was lost rapidly during the 1800s due to the encroachment of railroads and increasing conversion of prairies into farmland for new settlers. Bison meat, hides, furs, and bones became highly coveted for economic and industrial uses. Bison bones were used for refining sugar, as well as for manufacturing fertilizer and making fine bone china. In addition, bison slaughter was used a tactic to remove native tribes from the land as indigenous communities relied heavily on bison herds as a natural resource.
Bison numbers especially plummeted as herds were culled to make way for new railroad lines. According to some reports, "Buffalo Bill" Cody killed over 4,000 bison in order to feed the crews of men who were at work building the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Some hunting of bison occurred simply for sport, with reports of tourists shooting bison from railcar windows, while the animals were left for dead. Trained marksmen were often hired by railroad companies for the same task, as bison were thought to cause railroad accidents and track delays.
In recent years, American bison numbers have been rebounding dramatically. This is largely because of dedicated efforts by conservationists, land managers, and indigenous groups. Many farmers and ranchers are now cultivating bison herds for meat, which has risen in popularity. In 2016, the Obama Administration declared the bison to be America's national mammal. This symbolic decision lent support to conservationists who have been working for decades to restore herd populations of American bison. This species still remains the largest land mammal in North America.
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4:1 And again he began to teach by the sea. And a great crowd was gathered together to him, so that going on board ship he sat in the sea, and all the crowd were close to the sea on the land.
4:2 And he taught them many things in parables. And he said to them in his doctrine,
4:3 Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow.
4:4 And it came to pass as he sowed, one fell by the wayside, and the birds came and devoured it.
4:5 And another fell on the rocky ground, where it had not much earth, and immediately it sprung up out [of the ground] because it had no depth of earth;
4:6 and when the sun arose it was burnt up, and because of its not having any root, it withered.
4:7 And another fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
4:8 And another fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and bore, one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred.
4:9 And he said, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.
4:10 And when he was alone, those about him with the twelve asked him [as to] the parables.
4:11 And he said to them, To you is given [to know] the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them who are without, all things are done in parables,
4:12 that beholding they may behold and not see, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest it may be, they should be converted and they should be forgiven.
4:13 And he says to them, Do ye not know this parable? and how will ye be acquainted with all the parables?
4:14 The sower sows the word:
4:15 and these are they by the wayside where the word is sown, and when they hear, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.
4:16 And these are they in like manner who are sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy,
4:17 and they have no root in themselves, but are for a time: then, tribulation arising, or persecution on account of the word, immediately they are offended.
4:18 And others are they who are sown among the thorns: these are they who have heard the word,
4:19 and the cares of life, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things, entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
4:20 And these are they who have been sown on the good ground, such as hear the word and receive it, and bear fruit; one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred [fold].
4:21 And he said to them, Does the lamp come that it should be put under the bushel or under the couch? [Is it] not that it should be set upon the lamp-stand?
4:22 For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest; nor does any secret thing take place, but that it should come to light.
4:23 If any one have ears to hear, let him hear.
4:24 And he said to them, Take heed what ye hear; with what measure ye mete, it shall be meted to you; and there shall be [more] added to you.
4:25 For whosoever has, to him shall be given; and he who has not, even what he has shall be taken from him.
4:26 And he said, Thus is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast the seed upon the earth,
4:27 and should sleep and rise up night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he does not know how.
4:28 The earth bears fruit of itself, first [the] blade, then an ear, then full corn in the ear.
4:29 But when the fruit is produced, immediately he sends the sickle, for the harvest is come.
4:30 And he said, How should we liken the kingdom of God, or with what comparison should we compare it?
4:31 As to a grain of mustard [seed], which, when it is sown upon the earth, is less than all seeds which are upon the earth,
4:32 and when it has been sown, mounts up and becomes greater than all herbs, and produces great branches, so that the birds of heaven can roost under its shadow.
4:33 And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear,
4:34 but without a parable spoke he not to them; and in private he explained all things to his disciples.
4:35 And on that day, when evening was come, he says to them, Let us go over to the other side:
4:36 and having sent away the crowd, they take him with [them], as he was, in the ship. But other ships also were with him.
4:37 And there comes a violent gust of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it already filled.
4:38 And *he* was in the stern sleeping on the cushion. And they awake him up and say to him, Teacher, dost thou not care that we are perishing?
4:39 And awaking up he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Silence; be mute. And the wind fell, and there was a great calm.
4:40 And he said to them, Why are ye [thus] fearful? how [is it] ye have not faith?
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Four Types of Wealth, Ep 4
A frequent topic I hear from high performing sales professionals is how to achieve a better work-life balance. I’m sure a lot of you have, like me, spent many years working 14 hours a day spending at least one day of the weekend at the office. At some point, you begin to question what’s important. Personally, it took me a long time to achieve a better balance and I’ve found it’s something you have to continuously work at. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about balancing the four types of wealth: financial, social, time freedom, and physical. Don’t miss it, you never know, you might just learn something.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
What are the four types of wealth? [1:02]
Wealthy type #1 [1:58]
What income makes Americans happiest? [2:24]
Wealth type #2 [2:41]
What makes people as happy as doubling their income? [3:04]
Wealth type #3 [3:36]
Wealth type #4 [4:17]
The sales tip section [5:30]
This week’s FLASHBACK [6:46]
Losing health and freedom for wealth and status does not = a better life
Let’s go over the four types of wealth. 1.Financial 2.Social or status 3.Time freedom 4.Physical. Be wary of jobs that lure you in with promises of one and two, but rob you of three and four. For some reason, when I heard this it resonated with me. Perhaps it's because after working for other people for so long I am now my own boss. Maybe it’s just because I’ve had this conversation often with both clients and friends. Whatever the reason, I’d like to dig into it a bit.
Financial and social wealth
We can all agree that financial wealth is pretty straight forward. It simply refers to how much money or assets you have. The goal is to meet your needs, live a lifestyle you enjoy, and have something left to put away for retirement. However, a recent study showed that Americans become happier as they APPROACH $75,000 and that the impact of rising income on your overall happiness tends to flatten out after that. Making more money will likely come at a cost but is it one worth paying?
Social wealth being friends, connections, or even followers one may have on the various social media platforms. This could also extend to how many likes shares, comments, retweets, etc. one may get. I’ve read, if you belong to a group that meets monthly it will produce as much happiness as doubling your income and that just being married has been quantified to be worth $100k in terms of annual emotional gains. I’d venture to say that 5000 followers don’t come close to the value of 5 good friends in real life. Join a group and make real connections this balance is important.
Time freedom and physical wealthbeing
We all know someone who has a great job— but it seems that they're constantly working— that might even be you. I have plenty of clients that fall into this description as well. I often have conversations about carving out personal time and taking a vacation or two. I usually get the “you work for yourself, so you control your schedule” look. While this is true— and maybe the biggest benefit of becoming my own boss— I've been very careful to structure my practice to have the freedom to spend time where it matters most to me. Einstein proved that time only moves in one direction and I'm fully aware that time is something I can not get back.
I’ll bet you also know someone who’s always waiting until they have time. Maybe they waited until retirement to enjoy themselves. Except by then, their health was too poor to do much of anything. The travel, golfing, playing racquetball with friends, or hiking in the woods they had planned to do is no longer feasible. What is the point of good wealth without good health?
My, point with all of this is when thinking about wealth, it's important to reflect on personal goals. That when we are pursuing those goals we make sure that if we're seeking wealth, we realize there will be trade-offs and analyze if the trade-offs are worth it.
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Injecting Platelet-Rich Plasma is a technique that is done at our office. It consists in the extraction of 20ml of your own blood that will be subsequently centrifuged to obtain PLASMA.
It is used with injuries such as tendinitis and / or tendinosis, muscle tears, periostitis, and plantar fasciitis with the aim of accelerating healing and regenerating damaged tissue.
The sports that have more shoulder injuries are those where throws or movements of the shoulder are made over the head such as baseball, football, swimming, and volleyball. In addition to these, shoulder injuries in multiple contact sports are also frequent due to falls or traumas. Among the most frequent injuries are:
– TENDINITIS, TENDINOSIS OR BURSITIS: These are injuries due to overuse or misuse of the joint or side-effects after a fall on the shoulder.
SYMPTOMS: Pain that ranges from mild to severe on the outside of the shoulder, limiting mobility such as raising the arm, passing it over the head, or scratching the back.
TREATMENT: In most cases treatment is based on physical therapy, anti-inflammatories or infiltrations with anti-inflammatories or Platelet Rich Plasma injections.
– ROTATOR CUFF TEARS: The tendons of the rotator cuff may suffer injuries such as tears or ruptures as a side-effect to trauma or overuse of the shoulder.
SYMPTOMS: Moderate to severe pain with significant limitation of use when trying to raise the arm and do rotations, pain increases at night when lying down, and radiating pain from below the shoulder to the arm.
TREATMENT: In these cases, it will require surgical treatment with tendon repair by either an arthroscopy or open surgery.
– DISLOCATED SHOULDER: In most cases, shoulder dislocations are due to incidents that occur in contact sports, such as football and rugby or due to accidents like a bike or motorbike accident.
SYMPTOMS: Severe pain immediately after the injury and inability to move the shoulder.
TREATMENT: The initial treatment will always be to urgently reposition the shoulder back in its rightful position, and if it dislocates again a surgery will usually be required.
CLAVICLE FRACTURES (BROKEN COLLARBONE)
– DISLOCATED ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT: These two injuries happen frequently after falls on the shoulder while practicing cycling or motorcycling.
SYMPTOMS: Moderate to severe pain in the area around the collarbone, deformity of the area, inflammation, and a mobility limitation.
TREATMENT: Depending on the case and the severity, the treatment will either be a temporary immobilization or a surgery.
Elbow injuries caused by the practice of sports are due to overuse of same movement, such as in tennis, ping pong, golf, or due to traumatic injuries.
TENNIS OR GOLFER’S ELBOW: This is a very frequent injury characterized by pain in the internal or external tendons of the elbow.
SYMPTOMS: Pain in the inner or outer side of the elbow, pain when opening a jar or a door, or while shaking hands.
TREATMENT: In most cases this can be resolved with physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatories. In some cases it is necessary to perform surgery.
ELBOW LIGAMENT INJURY: The collateral elbow ligaments injuries occur occasionally in sports where balls are thrown such as baseball. The treatment depends on the severity and in some cases surgical reconstruction is necessary.
The knee is one of the joints that can suffer the most during the practice of many general sports. The knee can be affected by injuries in sports during which your knee can twist after falling, such as in soccer, basketball and volleyball. Among the most frequent knee injuries are:
– TENDINITIS OR TENDINOSIS: These are injuries due to overuse or knee misuse during a training. Patellar Tendinitis or Jumper’s knee is one of the most frequent knee injuries. In most cases this is treated with rest (suspension of sports activities), re-education of sports activity concerned, physical therapy and in very severe cases it will be necessary to perform surgery.
– COLLATERAL LIGAMENTS INJURIES: Most of the time these injuries are caused by falls with the knee either in or out. It is caused by overstretching, tearing up or rupture of the affected ligament.
SYMPTOMS: Inflammation, limitation of mobility and a feeling of instability while walking.
TREATMENT: In most cases, this is treated by placing a stabilizing brace for 4 to 6 weeks, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory pills. In cases of complete rupture surgery will be required in order to reconstruct the affected ligaments.
– MENISCUS TEAR: The meniscus are two structures that are between the two bones of the knee that act to disperse the weight of the body and reduce friction during movement. This injury can occur after a player squats and twists the knee, causing a tear.
SYMPTOMS: Pain in the internal or external part of the knee (such as a stitch), sensation of blockage of the knee, limitation of movement to stretch or flex.
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“I think it’s important for the world to be reminded that we in the queer community were all children at one point…. We’re always depicted as sexual or rebellious.” In Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, The Eternals, gay actor Haaz Sleiman will play the husband of Phastos, the first gay superhero ever to appear in a Marvel Studio […]
In Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, The Eternals, gay actor Haaz Sleiman will play the husband of Phastos, the first gay superhero ever to appear in a Marvel Studio film. Sleiman says the couple will kiss — another Marvel Studio first. The film, which will hit theatres on November 6, 2020, may be the first of several queer superheroic moments to appear in Marvel’s upcoming films.
Phastos — an ambivalent and immortal being who can fly, shoot energy beams, and invent technologically complex weapons — will be played by Brian Tyree Henry, a not-out actor known for his roles in Atlanta and If Beale Street Could Talk. Henry’s casting has led some to wonder whether he’ll come out soon since Marvel Studios originally sought an out actor to play Phastos.
Regardless, Sleiman called Henry “a tremendous actor” who conveys a child-like innocence in his role as Phastos. “I think it’s important,” Sleiman said, “for the world to be reminded that we in the queer community were all children at one point…. We’re always depicted as sexual or rebellious. We forget to connect on that human part.”
Sleiman called the kiss between Phastos and his husband “a beautiful, very moving kiss,” adding, “Everyone cried on set. For me, it’s very important to show how loving and beautiful a queer family can be.”
Their kiss may be the first of several queer on-screen representations Marvel fans can expect in the near future.
In the upcoming film Thor: Love and Thunder — the fourth film installment of the Norse-inspired series due out in November 2021 — out actress Tessa Thompson will play Marvel’s first explicitly LGBTQ character reprising her role as Valkyrie, a former slave-trader now seeking a queen to rule at her side in New Asgard.
In August 2019, Marvel also put out a casting call for a “transwoman actress of any ethnicity in her 20s to 30s,” leaving fans to wonder which film the trans actress might appear in.
Some speculate that she may appear in Thor: Love and Thunder as the Thor comic books have featured Marvel Comics’ only transgender superhero, an Asgardian warrior named Sera.
However, in its casting call, Marvel said the trans actress would play a character named Jessica, leading some to wonder if she might actually appear in any of Marvel’s films that begin production this year, including Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Hawkeye, Loki, or Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
These explicitly queer characters are a big deal seeing as Marvel Studios’ 23 superhero films released over the last decade have basically had no queer representation whatsoever, save a grieving man in The Avengers: Endgame. This is notable seeing as Marvel has over 98 out gay characters in its various comic book series.
Sleiman initially said that he was straight in a 2009 interview while playing the gay Muslim character, Mohamad “Mo-Mo” De La Cruz, in Showtime’s medical comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie. In August 2017, Sleiman publicly came out as gay.
Check out the original story here: LGBTQ Nation.
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Naples is a large, bustling city just two hours south of Rome. With nearly one million people within the city limits and nearly four million in the surrounding region, Naples is the third largest city in all of Italy and the ninth most populous region in the European Union.
The architecture is an intriguing mixture of old and new. Many historic sites can be found within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the centre of town. Interspersed between the ancient and the ornate are modern, brutalist designs constructed after the city was heavily bombed during World War II.
Naples is well known for its high concentration of celebrated churches. There are 448 historic monumental churches within the city limits, a total that is unmatched anywhere else around the world.
The locals have a longstanding love of music. Countless folk songs, classical pieces and moving operas can be attributed to local songwriters. The Neapolitans also invented the mandolin and the modern classical guitar and developed the earliest documented music for both.
Naples’ primary cruise terminal and ferry dock is Molo Beverello, next to the marina in downtown Naples. It is a bustling faciltity, having the world’s second highest levels of passenger flow (after Hong Kong). In addition to welcoming cruise passengers to the region, Molo Beverello is used as a launch site for many cruise tours to Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.
Napoli Stazione Marittima, the main terminal at Molo Beverello, is a stylish, recently refurbished port building that was initially built in the 1930s. The port was designed to accommodate a large number of visitors, featuring seven boarding berths and seven mobile gangways. In addition to all terminal facilities, the building also houses a shopping centre with 52 retail boutiques.
Facilities at Molo Beverello include:
- Arrival and departure lounges
- Information desks
- Post office
- Bus depot
- Visitor parking
- Shopping boutiques
- Exchange bureaus, banks and ATMs.
How To Get Around
Due to the heavy traffic, many tourists prefer to travel through Naples on foot. It’s a short walk from the cruise terminal to the centre of town and the majority of inner city sights. The public transport system in Naples is far reaching, but as there are a number of different providers, it can be a challenge to determine the best option. Alternatively, taxis are widespread in the city and can always be hailed from outside of the cruise terminal.
Travel times from the port:
- It is a 26 minute journey to the centre of Naples.
- It is an 11 minute journey to the centre of Naples
- It is a 21 minute journey to Naples International Airport
- It is a 26 minute journey to Pompeii.
- It is a 28 minute journey to the centre of Naples (with services leaving every 15 minutes)
- It is a 64 minute journey to Naples International Airport (with services leaving every 40 minutes).
- Currency - The currency in Naples is the Euro (€). Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500 denominations. Coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 euro cent (where 100 euro cents equals on euro) and €1 and €2 denominations.
- Time Zone - Naples uses Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
- Weather - Naples has a Mediterranean climate, enjoying hot and dry summers and short, cold and wet winters. Naples is coldest in January with an average temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, and warmest in August with an average temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius.
- Pompeii - Located just outside of Naples, Pompeii was an ancient town that was buried when the volcanic Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. The site is one of Europe’s most prominent archaeological sites, as the thick layer of ash and pumice that blanketed the town largely preserved the ancient town’s buildings, inhabitants, furniture, equipment and possessions. Over 2.6 million tourists explored the unearthed town each year, seeing first-hand how life was lived in ancient Rome.
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One columnist’s forecast for the 2019 football season...
OU: Sugar... They beat LSU and feel a little better about losing the 2003 national championship game to the same team in the same setting.
OSU: Camping World... They beat Virginia by 40.
TU: To be continued in 2020.
Most valuable players
OU: Jalen Hurts... He earns Heisman consideration into late November, but falls shy of finalists Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence and D’Andre Swift.
OSU: Tylan Wallace... He wins the Biletnikoff Award he deserved to win in 2018.
TU: Cooper Edmiston... The Hurricane linebacker benefits from being really, really good, and from opposing coordinators ganging up on Zaven Collins and Trevis Gipson.
He bursts on the scene
OU: Tre Brown... The cornerback from Union has the instinct, athleticism and ball skills to thrive under new coordinator/safties coach Alex Grinch.
OSU: Tom Hutton... The punter from Australia becomes All-Big 12 thanks to his booming kicks and charming back story.
TU: Keylon Stokes... The Hurricane’s leading receiver would have broken out a year ago with better quarterback play; now he seizes his chance.
Games of the year
OU: The Sooners punch a ticket to New Orleans while dashing Texas’ playoff hopes in a 38-35 Big 12 Championship classic.
OSU: The Pokes dash OU’s playoff hopes in the regular-season finale in Stillwater, 44-38.
TU: The Hurricane catches the Cowboys napping in Week 3, take a narrow lead in the fourth quarter, and fall valiantly, 28-24.
Letdowns of the year
OU: I’d say a rare Bedlam defeat qualifies.
OSU: The Cowboys awaken in time to beat TU, but not West Virginia in the Morgantown sleet Nov. 23.
TU: The Hurricane beats Memphis in a rousing game Oct. 26, then turn around and squander a big lead at Tulane the following Saturday.
OU: Trey Sermon has 26 carries, 246 yards and four touchdowns to help grind out a win at Kansas State Oct. 26.
OSU: Malcolm Rodriguez 15 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception in a narrow loss at Iowa State Oct. 26.
TU: Stokes 13 catches for 205 yards and three scores in a 51-49 escape of SMU Oct. 5.
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OU: Hurts is terrific, but that doesn’t keep Sooner fans from salivating over freshman Spencer Rattler, who Lincoln Riley uses to part-time “redshirt rule” effect.
OSU: Spencer Sanders and Dru Brown both struggle in September before Sanders seizes the position in a come-from-behind win at Texas Tech Oct. 5.
TU: Seth Boomer makes more plays in his second year, Zach Smith throws the occasional 60-yard strike, but running backs Shamari Brooks and Corey Taylor II are the focal points of Philip Montgomery’s offense.
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LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - Pete Rose "roasters" got off some pretty good one-liners Saturday night at Hollywood Casino, but basically it was a lovefest.
"Pete Rose is proof it doesn't take talent to play baseball," said former Big Red Machine left fielder George Foster.
Foster, whose nickname was "Yahtzee," said it was a myth that Reds manager Sparky Anderson made the decision to move Rose to third base from the outfield in May 1975, and paved the way for the creation of the lineup known as the Big Red Machine.
"The correct story," said Foster, "is the NAACP called Sparky and said, 'We want Rose out of left field before sundown. George Foster is ready to take over.' "
Former center fielder Cesar Geronimo wasn't here to make fun of Rose, but did say "Pete was the only player I hated when I was growing up."
"But I loved him when I got to the Reds, and I love him now," Geronimo said.
Hall of Famer Tony Perez drew some laughs, but came to basically praise Rose as well.
"This was one of the best days in Cincinnati for me," said Perez, referring to the
4,192 ceremony at Great American Ball Park Saturday night.
"I've thought about this for so many years," said the Hall of Famer known as Doggie. "Today we were out there, side-by-side. Pete wanted to be here for so many years. And there he was -- in a Cincinnati Reds jersey and Reds cap."
He reminded Rose that they had met 50 years ago in Geneva, N.Y., when the Cuban-born Perez was known as "Flaco" (Skinny" in Spanish) and Rose was fresh off a bus from Syracuse, N.Y., after flying into central New York from Cincinnati.
"Pete learned only one word in Spanish," said Perez, referencing an expletive. "He said it every time he came back to the dugout after making an out."
Perez also introduced a videotape of Rose singing the Aqua Velva song on a TV
commercial that had the crowd roaring.
Pete Rose Jr. even made fun of his dad's clothes.
"He gets away with stuff that not even 'Grif' (Ken Griffey Sr.) can get away with," Rose Jr. said.
Also, the son made fun of the company the old man keeps.
"My dad's the only guy that gets a police escort to the casino," said Rose Jr.,
referring to the ride from Great American Ball Park Saturday night.
One time, recalled Rose Jr., "I called home" from the minor leagues, where he was stuck in an 0-for-27 slump.
"Got any advice, Dad?"
"I don't know, Son," Rose Sr. told him. "I've never been in a slump. Just keep swinging."
Rose Sr. corrected the exchange when he got to the podium late Saturday night.
"Actually, it was an 0-for-22 slump, and he asked me for some advice," said the
Hit King. "I told him, ''How the hell would I know? Call (Davey) Concepcion.' "
Rose Jr. said he was touched by the 4,192 ceremony Saturday night at Great American Ball Park.
"My son (Peter Edward Rose III) got to run out with Dad (onto the field)," Junior said. "it was awesome, unbelievable."
Despite all the good lines and heartfelt tributes, it was Rose himself who stole the show when he came to the microphone.
"We love ya' Pete, we love ya'," shouted somebody in the audience.
"I wish Johnny (Bench) and Joe (Morgan) and Davey could be here with these guys," said Rose, getting choked up.
"I gotta thank all these schmucks (Tony Perez, Cesar Geronimo, George Foster, Ken Griffey Sr. and Tom Browning) for flying in, " Rose said. "I know they had other things to do. I'm not going to talk about Tony's English. And I'm not going to tell you about the time that Griffey went to Sparky and said, 'I like to hit against pitchers in the stretch,' and Sparky said, 'OK, I'll bat you after Pete.' "
Rose then made his turn for the confessional.
"This is the first time I"ve been in front of a mike with my two sons in the audience at the same time," he said, referring to Pete Rose Jr. and Tyler Rose. "I'm going to be serious now."
That's when he told about coming to grips with his betting on baseball, and lying about it and finally admitting it, and now, finally, trying to make up for it with his family, teammates and fans.
He said he had visited with former Reds manager Sparky Anderson three weeks ago at the Main Spark's home in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
"We (the Big Red Machine) had a Hall of Fame manager, a black Hall of Famer (Joe Morgan), a white Hall of Famer (Johnny Bench) and a Latino Hall of Famer (Tony Perez)," said Rose. "No other team in history of the game has had that."
Rose never called for himself, the former kid from Anderson Ferry, Ohio, to join them.
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Facebook has released new research suggesting social media can harm mental health when used in certain ways.
The research is discussed in an online report titled “Hard Questions: Is Spending Time on Social Media Bad for Us?”
Facebook’s director of research, David Ginsberg, wrote the report along with social psychologist Moira Burke. The two cooperated with psychology and sociology experts and mental health professionals. Several studies were used to support the findings.
Interaction has an effect on users
Facebook said research suggested that social media users who spent a lot of time only reading information – but not interacting with others – reported feeling worse afterward. Users who had interaction during the experience reported having better feelings.
The company cited a study from the University of Michigan. It found that college students chosen to only read Facebook for 10 minutes were in a worse mood at the end of the day than those who read and posted messages or communicated with friends.
Facebook also reported a survey by the University of California San Diego and Yale. It found that people who opened at least four times as many links as average users - or who “liked” twice as many posts – reported worse mental health than average.
The report noted that some research makes a strong connection between technology use and teen depression. It said such problems may arise because mobile phones have redefined relationships, creating a state of people being “alone together.”
The researchers said some people become depressed by looking at social media profiles and posts of others and then making negative comparisons to themselves.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University suggested positive results for increased interaction. It found people who sent or received more messages and comments on their personal pages reported better improvements in social support, depression and loneliness.
Facebook said these improvements were even greater when the interactions took place with close friends and family.
An additional study suggested that stressed students were twice as likely to choose Facebook to make themselves feel better than to watch online videos or play video games.
Overall, Facebook said it is not just social media use that can affect a person’s well-being. Rather, it believes both good and bad effects can result from how the service is used.
Critics say Facebook is exploiting users
The information on the new research came shortly after two former Facebook officials strongly criticized the social media service for its harmful effects on society.
Facebook’s founding president Sean Parker – who no longer has ties to the company – accused the social media service of using methods that “exploit” human psychology.
Parker said the goal in the early days of Facebook was to find ways to take up as much of a user’s time and attention as possible. This development model, Parker claims, created an addictive system to keep people on Facebook for long periods to seek “likes” and comments from others to make them feel good.
Former Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya recently told an audience that he feels guilty for helping develop Facebook when he knew deep down that “something bad could happen.” He said he now believes Facebook and other social media services provide tools that are “ripping apart” the way humans interact in society.
He said the problems are being fueled by the basic need of people to seek ongoing feedback from others. Such feedback can actually lead to the pleasure chemical dopamine being released in the brain, he added.
Palihapitiya says he has no easy solutions for how to solve these “destroying” influences of social media. In his own life, he rarely uses Facebook and said he does not allow his children to use it. In a television interview, he did say he believes Facebook is now doing more than other technology companies to address the negative effects of social media.
Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. He has studied and written a lot about the harmful effects of social media.
He told an online technology conference that most major social media companies now employ “attention engineers” to help design products that are as addictive as possible.
Newport cited research suggesting social media use can break up a person’s attention throughout the day. He says evidence shows that over time, this can permanently reduce an individual’s ability to fully concentrate, possibly limiting education and job success.
He also cited research confirming that social media use can lead to loneliness, depression and anxiety. Newport urges everyone to consider quitting social media – like he has - and he provides steps for helping people do this.
I’m Bryan Lynn.
Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on material from Facebook, the Associated Press and other sources. Hai Do was the editor.
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mood – n. the way a person feels at a particular time
negative – adj. bad or harmful, not wanted
positive – adj. good or useful
exploit – v. to get value or use from something or use in a way that helps someone unfairly
addictive – adj. a strong and sometimes harmful need to regularly have or do something
pleasure – n. feeling of happiness or enjoyment
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Every year thousands of people flock to the pristine winter slopes in Niseko, seeking out that famous powder. If you are one of the lucky ones who is planning on doing the same this season, a gentle reminder that along with the abundance of snow, the beautiful views and the delicious ramen comes the risk of injuries, aches and pains. These injuries can range from simple to severe, especially when it comes to the most common injury that we see in our studio: the ankle injury.
Research estimates that approximately 3.8 million people suffer a winter sports injury in the United States every year. Of those 3.8 million, approximately 900,000 or 25% are injuries related to ankles. Ankle injuries happen because of a trip or fall – which is more prevalent when participating in winter sports. So prevalent in fact, that a fracture of the talus bone (located in the ankle) is commonly referred to as snowboarder’s ankle. A mild sprain needs little more than an ice pack and elevation; however, it is important to get it assessed by a qualified physio to rule out anything more serious. In comparison, fractures generally need a cast and six-eight weeks of healing with a period of immobilisation. In either case, the injury will result in time off the slopes and limit your enjoyment.
Generally, a majority of these ankle injuries can be prevented by following a pre winter ankle training regime which can take between 5-10 minutes a day. If you embrace the cold and want to shred that powder for as long as possible, injury prevention is essential. To help avoid suffering a debilitating ankle injury, follow my simple 5 step exercise program. Do this every morning and evening in the time leading up to your trip and it will help reduce the risk of an ankle injury ruining your holiday.
The first 2 exercises are to help strengthen the muscles surrounding the ankle, exercises 3-4 are to aid ankle flexibility and exercise 5 is to help improve balance. With all strengthening exercises, start with 2 sets of 15 exercises and increase steadily to 3 sets of 20 before using the suggested progressions. For stretches and balance exercise’s, hold the position for 30 seconds and repeat twice.
- Heel Raises
Sit as upright as you can in your seat and place your feet together and gently press against the floor. Inhale for 4 counts and feel your ribcage expanding laterally. Exhale for 4 counts and feel your ribcage closing and moving closer towards your pelvis. Repeat for 6 reps.
Heel raises are a favourite of mine: simply because they work!
Start by performing on both legs. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your knees straight as you raise your heels up off the floor as high as you can. Return your heels slowly to the floor and repeat.
To progress: perform on a step, with the heels unsupported. You can increase the range of motion and difficulty by allowing the heels to drop below the level of the step. Progress further by performing on a single leg, firstly on the floor, and then on a step. Then progress to doing these exercises maintaining a slightly bent knee to target the smaller of the two calf muscles the soleus.
Hopping is excellent for dynamic strength- which is required repeatedly when skiing or snowboarding. Stand on one leg and hop from this leg, onto the other in a forward direction.
To progress: Hop higher and further forwards. To progress further, hop off one leg and land on the same leg. You can then vary the direction going forwards, sideways and backwards.
- Gastrocnemius Stretch
The gastrocnemius is the largest of the two calf muscles covering the smaller soleus. To stretch this muscle, hold the following position for 30 seconds. You should feel a gentle stretching sensation in the back of the back leg. As this fades, move further into the stretch.
- Soleus Stretch
The soleus is the muscle which lies underneath gastrocnemius. To target soleus, you must bend the knee. Stand with one leg in front of the other close to a wall. You can place your hands on the wall and lean forward. Bend both knees as if trying to touch the front knee on the wall. Keep the back heel down and you should feel a stretch low down in the calf.
- Balance Exercise
In order to avoid injury, the ankle must work intrinsically to help maintain the bodies balance.
Stand on one leg and balance for as long as you can, unaided.
To progress: this place a pillow under the standing leg.
Further progress by standing on one leg and placing your other leg as far out in-front of you as possible. This marks 12 on the clock. With your leg still fully stretched out move it through the numbers on the clock trying to also rotate your body to get to 9. Repeat this maintaining a slight bend in the standing leg.
This exercises program if done daily and progressed with time will help prevent injury and increase your time on the slopes. However, sometimes, despite every effort, accidents do happen. When that happens, the first step is to find the best treatment and advice for your injury. You can find this at Focus Physio where we can help you on your rehabilitation journey.
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Gabriela Moura Age, Net Worth, Height, Bio, Wiki, Birthday (2023)
Gabriela Moura is a Brazilian TikToker, YouTuber, Instagrammer, and social media personality. Known for her lip-sync and dance performance clips that she posts on her Gabimfmoura profile, she is a TikTok celebrity and multimedia producer.
Gabriela Moura age: Gabriela Moura was born on18 June 2004 (18 Years Old), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Gabriela Moura Net Worth: As of 2023, Gabriela Moura is estimated to have a net worth of around $2 million.
In this article, Gabriela Moura Age, Net Worth, Height, Weight, Bio, Wiki, Real name, Boyfriend, Family, Siblings, Birthday, Zodiac Sign, Ethnicity, Body Measurements, Salary, Income, Life, Career, including her total net worth, and Social profiles.
|Full/Real Name||Gabriela Moura|
|Born||18 June 2004|
|Father Name||Mr. Moura|
|Mother Name||Mrs. Moura|
|Birth Place||Rio de Janeiro|
|Schooling||Rio de Janeiro School|
|University||Rio de Janeiro University|
|Height||1.70 m (5 ft 6 in)|
|Weight||130 lbs (59 kg)|
|Country of Origin||Brazil|
|Currently Live In||United States of America|
|Source of Wealth||Music, You Tube, Brand Endorsement, Instagram|
|Net Worth||$2 million|
Gabriela Moura Wiki, Bio/Life:
Gabriela Moura was born on18 June 2004, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her family is a well-established Christian family from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her religion is Christian and she is Brazilian. Gabriela Moura attended a Rio de Janeiro high school. Currently, she lives in the US.
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Net Worth 2023:
|Gabriela Moura||Doller $ (USD)|
|Net Worth||$2 million|
|Annual Salary||$0.6 million|
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Gabriela Moura Net Worth In The Last 5 Years:
|Year||Doller $ (USD)|
|Net Worth In 2023||$0.5 million|
|Net Worth In 2022||$0.4 million|
|Net Worth In 2021||$0.3 million|
|Net Worth In 2020||$0.2 million|
|Net Worth In 2019||$0.1 million|
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The United States imposed sanctions against Melnichenko, Pumpyansky and MMK The list included the co-owners of PhosAgro Guryevs, businessmen Viktor Rashnikov, Andrey Melnichenko and the head of the board of directors of the National Media Group Alina Kabaeva. MMK, STLC and Skolkovo also fell under the sanctions webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >< source srcset="https://s0.rbk.ru/v6_top_pics/resized/590xH/media/img/2/30/756594645566302.webp 590w" type="image/webp" >
US Treasury Department
The United States has updated the OFAC SDN Treasury Department sanctions list, which provides for the blocking of assets, isolation from the dollar system, by adding six Russian billionaires from the Forbes list. This is:
- former owner of Eurochem Andrey Melnichenko (9th place in the Russian Forbes-2022 rating, his fortune is estimated at $11.1 billion);
- Head of the Board of Directors of MMK Viktor Rashnikov (18th place in Forbes-2022, $6.6 billion );
- PhosAgro co-owners Andrey Grigoryevich and Andrey Andreyevich Guryev (24th place, $4.8 billion);
- co-owner of Sheremetyevo Alexander Ponomarenko (47th, $1.9 billion);
- former member of the Board of Directors of TMK Dmitry Pumpyansky (not included in the rating of 2022, in 2021 he took 62nd place).
The US Treasury explained that Guryev, Melnichenko and Ponomarenko do not own 50% companies “PhosAgro”, “Evrokhim” and Sheremetyevo Airport, respectively, these companies are not subject to sanctions.
The European Union imposed sanctions against Pumpyansky, Melnichenko and Guryev in early March.
Also under the sanctions were the heads of administrations in the territories that came under Russian control after the start of the operation in Ukraine: the head of Mariupol Konstantin Ivashchenko, the head of the military-civilian administration of the Kherson region Vladimir Saldo, his deputy Kirill Stremousov.
Except for them in the list the head of the board of directors of the National Media Group, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, in the American list she is ranked with Russia and Switzerland. Also, the deputy head of the Innopraktika Foundation, TV presenter Natalia Popova, was sanctioned.
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“These elites and businessmen work in sectors of the economy that bring significant income to the Russian regime, including from sources outside of Russia,”— US Treasury said in a statement.
Washington notes that Andrey Guryev is a “close associate” of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. His son Andrei is also included in the list among the elite close to the Kremlin. Viktor Rashnikov is the majority owner and chairman of the board of directors of MMK, one of the largest taxpayers in Russia. and the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK).
The United States also imposed sanctions against the Skolkovo Technopark; and the Skolkovo Foundation, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology.
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You had weight loss surgery, cruised through the “honeymoon” phase of your weight loss journey in the first twelve to eighteen months after surgery, and now face the reality of maintaining and managing your weight loss amidst life’s constant stressors.
Your weight loss surgery has provided you with a tool to lose weight, however, the cultivation of healthy habits before and during the first 12 to 18 months after surgery proves to be the most crucial in building a strong foundation for long-term success and weight maintenance.
The Challenge of Long-Term Maintenance
Research establishes “long-term weight maintenance is even more challenging than following the initial weight loss…[and] many formal weight loss programs report that dieters frequently regain weight three to five years after they achieve their weight loss goals”.
Individuals who successfully maintain their weight loss state that “paying careful attention to all aspects of behavior modification is necessary for long-term weight management…[to] detect and correct small amounts of weight gain before weight escalates and becomes unmanageable”.
So when should you re-evaluate your habits? Though the scale proves helpful for monitoring weight loss, it only gives you limited information due to body fluctuations. Focus on how your clothes are fitting, how are your energy levels throughout the day, and how positive your mindset remains are healthier and more sustainable methods to maintain weight loss long-term.
When you experience external stressors and feel as though one (or more) of these internal components begin to disengage and get off-balance, take a moment to step back, re-evaluate daily habits, and get back to the basics. Another helpful strategy for long-term maintenance is to keep track of your food and fitness.
6 Tips for Long-Term Maintenance
PLAN AHEAD: Take control of what you do have control over and stay proactive. When unexpected events and scenarios bombard us, we continuously have the option to remain in charge of our health by committing a fraction of our time and energy to cultivate habits within our abilities.
1. Plan for your trip to the grocery store. Take 15 minutes before going to the grocery store to sit down and plan meals and snacks for the week. When making your grocery list, focus on the outer perimeters of the grocery store (fresh produce, lean meats, eggs, and low-fat dairy products). Research proves that grocery lists “may be effective interventions for facilitating healthier diets, and for promoting weight loss among overweight and obese individuals”.
2. Plan your fitness. Schedule exercise into your week. The general recommendation is “30 to 60 minutes of physical activity each day to prevent weight gain and 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity to prevent weight regain”. Focus on more movement and more consistency not only for weight management but for improved mental clarity and outlook as well.
3. Plan for the surprises of life to stay in control. Regardless of our efforts, stressors will come and go with the natural ebb and flow of our private and professional lives. Whether our stressors currently reside in the ebb (“outgoing”) phase or the flow (“incoming”) phase of our life, persistence with efforts to plan ahead must remain consistent overall, not only to maintain weight loss but to also maintain our invaluable physical and mental health long-term.
GET MOVING: Now that we constructed a plan, move forward to act on it! Remain intentional not only by constructing a plan but with your follow-through too. Forbid any disconnect between setting your plan and putting your plan into action. Focus on establishing your intentions each day and setting small priorities to allow consistency with dietary intake, physical activity, and mental clarity.
4. Get moving for your meals by food preparation. After unloading the groceries, take a moment to rinse and chop vegetables, cook a few lean proteins, and prepare the majority of fluids, meals, and snacks for the week. Spending a few extra moments once a week to prepare or freeze foods ahead of time will aid in minimal preparation throughout the week as well as accountability to make healthier choices.
5. Get moving by scheduling your fitness as a set appointment. Create a workout schedule around your work and home life schedules. Whether implementing movement first thing in the morning fits your schedule best, or having a family workout in the evening, incorporate what is most conducive to your schedule, and focus on activities you enjoy.
6. Get moving in your life by staying focused on overall health. Maintaining positive mental health is important for long-term weight loss success. Finding hobbies, or non-food alternatives, to aid in stress management and maintenance of a positive outlook remains important for optimal health overall.
The HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach focuses on healthful behaviors primarily, before weight loss, including “eating a healthful diet…physical activity, getting the proper amount of sleep, stress management, finding the joy in life, and intuitive eating”, all of which are vital components required together to maximize our overall health. These behaviors focus on lifestyle management as the ultimate goal. Several studies have recently shown how this approach “positively affects eating behaviors and appetite”. The HAES approach should not be mistaken as an excuse to let loose with our habits, but rather offer a holistic approach regarding how to maintain optimal health, through maintaining weight loss long-term after bariatric surgery.Contact Us Now | <urn:uuid:79fdb219-6148-45fb-880f-cdb90831d639> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://healthtravelguide.com/6-tips-for-long-term-maintenance-of-weight-loss/ | 2020-01-25T12:24:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251672440.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125101544-20200125130544-00343.warc.gz | en | 0.93563 | 1,112 |
Entering the company of Napoleon Dynamite (John Heder), you know you've met this year's top choice for Hipster Halloween Costume. A teenager living a life of nonexistent expectations in rural Idaho, he's an unforgettable mess. His gangly body ends in a head that's topped with an unsightly red Afro and set off by fashion-backward eyeglasses that Lenscrafters would refuse to sell. When he's exasperated, his asthmatic voice becomes a sigh that sounds like steam escaping. In denial of his microscopic status at his high school, Napoleon maintains his self-esteem by reciting a résumé of fictitious personal "skills" he thinks will attract the ladies. Like bowhunting. And the proper use of nunchucks.
Did I say "mess?" I meant "hero."
The triumphantly uncool Napoleon has the audience in his back pocket throughout this weirdly compelling picture (by director/co-writer Jared Hess). And it's a good thing he does, because the film that bears his name isn't about to get by on plot. Napoleon's hilariously mundane misadventures take the form of hit-and-run set pieces, glued together about as tightly as the deleted scenes on a DVD. The film is thus already being dismissed in some circles as having no story, but that's an oversimplification. Each seemingly disconnected episode is really another step on Napoleon's path to acceptance (as opposed to the illusion of it). How he gets there has important consequences for everyone in his world, including his terminally sedate Mexican buddy, Pedro (Efren Ramirez); his Internet-addicted older brother, Kip (Aaron Ruell); and their Uncle Rico (Jon Gries), who's stuck in a state of nostalgic yearning for his own personal heyday: 1982.
It's as if John Hughes fashioned one of his teen comedies solely around the supporting characters, then handed the project to a filmmaker who could be immeasurably more sympathetic to their dreams and desires. (Only Diedrich Bader's role as a boorish martial-arts instructor feels like a caricature.) Poignant even when in the throes of slapstick clumsy physical altercations abound the movie puts a refreshing spin of awkwardness on situations that should be utterly played out. There's a big school dance, an all-important election for student-body president and, of course, a few heart-palpitating homeroom crushes and bitter rejections.
What sets it all apart is the movie's lunatic calm, its cleareyed view of a residential wasteland that looks like grotesquerie ... until you realize that nothing in the film lacks a real-world precedent. Look closely at one interior shot, in which a family's living room is decorated in photographic portraits of their uncomfortably posed kids. You knew somebody who had those pictures. And you probably knew someone like Napoleon, who's so out of the loop that he thinks he can mouth off to the very bullies who regularly body-slam him into the school lockers.
Director Hess obviously wants you to reflect that you may have been that kid yourself. But you were lucky if you saw your alienation through the way Napoleon does. In his most honest moments, he has to acknowledge that he's a zero in every social equation, yet he never doubts that he's entitled to be happy. That message has resonance far beyond the film's subject or its genre; with such a pearl waiting to be plucked, how much of a story does one really need?
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He may not be a household name, but Pinehurst-based golf architect Rich Mandell has built an impressive portfolio of work over the last quarter century. Described as the ‘consummate professional,’ Mandell was recently named 2017 Golf Architect of the Year by BoardRoom Magazine.
“The BoardRoom Awards are the only awards in the private club industry that recognize private clubs’ business partners, and every year we see increasing innovation, achievement, a vision and dedication from BoardRoom Award recipients,” said John Fornaro, publisher of BoardRoom Magazine, the official publication for the Association of Private Club Directors (APCD) and their clubs. “And of course, private clubs are the beneficiary of outstanding work. Clearly each and every one of them is the leader in their respective field and we’re absolutely delighted to recognize their contributions.”
BoardRoom magazine is the only publication of its kind that is designed to educate the boards of directors, owners, general managers and department heads of private golf, city, yacht, tennis and country clubs about issues concerning all aspects of the club, golf course management and operations. BoardRoom’s Excellence in Achievement are the only awards in the private club industry that recognize private clubs’ business partners.
Mandell was also recognized this year by Golf Inc. with an honorable mention for Private Renovation of the Year. In 2016, he was recognized for his work with a Donald Ross-design restoration at Bacon Park Golf Course in Savannah, Georgia, by Golf Inc., with the Municipal Renovation of the Year and Best In Show awards. And in 2015, Golf Inc. recognized Mandell for its Municipal Renovation of the Year, for his work with Keller Golf Course in St. Paul, Minnesota. The same project also won Renovation of the Year honors in Golf magazine.
Since forming his company, Richard Mandell Golf Architecture, in 1992, he has worked on more than 70 golf course projects, including restoration of several Donald Ross courses. Mandell is currently wrapping up construction of one of only a handful of new construction projects in the United States, a municipal course in the city of Edina, Minnesota.
Another key project he is currently building is a tee and fairway redesign for Keowee Golf & Country Club in Salem, South Carolina, where he redesigned the greens complexes back in 2006. Mandell will also break ground this May on a bunker restoration project at Robert Trent Jones’ Tanglewood Golf Park’s championship course in collaboration with the office of RTJ II.
Mandell’s philosophy of golf architecture is to balance inspiration with practicality, and weaves in the four tenets of tradition, enjoyment, character and passion into each of his projects.
“The golf business went through a recession in 2008, but we were not affected. Our business has gotten better every year because, frankly, the work we are doing is the way the golf business should have been going,” Mandell said. “People spent a lot of money on aesthetics and conditioning of the course, but there were not focused on fun, enjoyment and strategy.”
“It is pretty easy to make a course difficult, and the trend was the more difficult the better. That was a trend we never followed,” he added. “We want our designs to be challenging but not difficult. ‘Difficult’ is one of the factors why the golf industry is declining.”
In particular he avoids course design that penalizes the golfer for poor shots, but does not challenge the play strategically. For example, he will place a hazard in the middle of the fairway — rather than down the sides — which gives a golfer four different options for where to aim their ball.
“We give them more choices. You are rewarded for taking a certain route on the golf course instead of penalized to stay out of trouble,” he said.
Mandell said his designs also keep pace of play in mind.
“People are talking about short courses and all of the sudden they are in vogue. But an 18-hole course was never meant to be played in an hour and a half. It should be three to three and half hours, but because of the trend towards difficulty, it started to become five-hour rounds,” he said.
Mandell said he has the opportunity to be more creative when building new or renovating a course, versus restoration.
“With restoration it is almost like you are a project manager for the original golf architect. At Bacon Park, Donald Ross had done some pretty detailed sketches. We walked the site and looked at how to implement them, but we have to be careful where we put the hazards. What was challenging 100 years ago could now just be a penalty,” he said.
Another Donald Ross-designed restoration project he unveiled this year was the Country Club of Asheville. This was the fourth project that Mandell completed for Raleigh-based McConnell Golf, and garnered him the honorable mention by Golf Inc.
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Monday Properties announced today that it has engaged Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) as the exclusive co-brokerage leasing agent for 1812 North Moore Street, Monday Properties’ new 35-story office tower and 1000 Wilson Boulevard, one of Rosslyn’s renowned “Twin Towers” Class A office buildings.
Brendan Owen, Ed Clark and Steve Hoffeditz of NGKF’s Washington, D.C. office will lead the assignment and will work hand-in-hand with Tim Helmig, President and COO at Monday Properties, and its in-house leasing team.
“We’re honored to be part of the Monday Properties leasing team at these trophy assets,” said Mr. Owen. “The exceptional views, location and top-tier ownership, with a premier opportunity for branding, make these properties a terrific choice for any tenant.”
The NGKF team was selected for its creativity, innovation and successful track record in major office leasing in the Metro D.C. market, and for its global reach as part of one of the largest full-service real estate companies in the world.
With its distinctive pyramidal top, 1812 North Moore is the tallest and greenest office tower in the Washington, D.C. region topping out at 390 ft. The LEED Platinum, Class A trophy office tower offers unparalleled views of Washington’s monuments just across the Potomac River, as well as the most modern and energy efficient building systems.
The 580,000-square-foot building has a two-story, through block main lobby with double-height ceilings and on-site access to the Metro’s Blue and Orange Lines. Retail stores and restaurant amenities will be provided along its North Moore Street and North Fort Myer Drive frontages.
The LEED Gold, Twin Towers office buildings at 1000 and 1100 Wilson Blvd are recognized as a signature business address in the Washington, D.C. area. Prominently positioned overlooking the Potomac River and Washington, DC, the iconic Twin Towers are steps away from the Metro and situated atop 55,000 square feet of on-site retail. The 31-story Towers feature high tech and energy efficient building systems and direct access to Rosslyn’s Freedom Park.
Anthony Westreich, Chief Executive Officer of Monday Properties, said, “Looking out at the views from the Towers and 1812 North Moore will make you feel more like you’re in Washington than folks who work in The District but don’t get to see its most famous sites from their desks. Georgetown is just a 10-minute walk across the Key Bridge.”
About Monday Properties
Monday Properties is a dynamic real estate investment firm that operates each property within its portfolio. Founded in 1998, the company focuses on two of the world’s leading real estate markets: New York City and the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 2002, Monday Properties has completed over $10 billion in transactions representing 23 million square feet. Monday Properties co-invests its own capital alongside its partners and investors, creating a clear alignment of interest and an incentive to realize value. www.mondayre.com
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Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NGKF’s 12,000 professionals operate from more than 320 offices in established and emerging property markets on five continents.
With roots dating back to 1929, NGKF’s strong foundation makes it one of the most trusted names in commercial real estate. NGKF’s full-service platform comprises BGC’s real estate services segment, offering commercial real estate tenants, landlords, investors and developers a wide range of services including leasing; capital markets services, including investment sales, debt placement, appraisal, and valuation services; commercial mortgage brokerage services; as well as corporate advisory services, consulting, project and development management, and property and corporate facilities management services. For further information, visit www.ngkf.com.
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Photos: Looking back on the Forward Cities Detroit convening
Nicole Rupersburg & Doug Coombe
Friday, July 10, 2015
Last month, Forward Cities, a national learning collaborative among four cities undergoing transformation, held a convening in Detroit.
Ever-evolving Allied Media Conference, happening this week in Detroit, adds nighttime programming
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
The Allied Media Conference appeals specifically to the diverse community of people who create media in order to transform lives and incite change – those who are often the very people who get left out of conventional conferences for lack of visibility and access. It takes place June 18-21 in Detroit.
The Detroit Berlin Connection to host its second conference on May 20
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
The program, which takes place from 4 until 8 p.m., will include presentations by individuals and organizations involved in art, music, design, innovation, and entrepreneurial efforts in both Detroit and Berlin. Panel discussions and a Q&A session will follow, along with a cocktail hour afterglow where the public can mingle with the speakers.
The new geographers: How Detroiters are mapping a better future for the city
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Cartography is alive and well in Detroit. Model D sat down with several local map enthusiasts to learn about where they draw inspiration for their work and where they see it heading in an open data context.
Detroit SOUP to celebrate fifth anniversary with party and fundraiser at Ford Field
Monday, January 19, 2015
Since 2010, Detroit SOUP has hosted 90 dinners and awarded over $85,000 to Detroiters with ideas to improve their communities. On Feb. 15, SOUP celebrates its fifth anniversary with a party and fundraiser at Ford Field.
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Hamtramck's (revolver) restaurant might just blow your underpants off
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
A combination supper club and social experiment, (revolver) features a rotating host of chefs that changes each week, from home cooks looking to launch their own concept to seasoned professionals of national note looking to do something different and have a little bit of fun.
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6 Detroit groups win money and mentorship in contest to improve city's vibrancy, livability
Each Detroiter will receive $5,000 for their project as well as training and support from professional mentors.
Detroit leads pack with 25 finalists for Knight Cities Challenge awards
Brightmoor residents to open food co-op and community kitchen
Brightmoor's Wellspring youth development center to triple in size after securing $400K in funding
Mobile food truck delivers fresh produce to senior citizens and students, looks to grow downtown
$5 million available to urban innovators across 26 cities, including Detroit
Pop-up biergarten to occur in West Village Saturday, September 27
Oprah presents Detroit Kitchen Connect leader with $25K grant
Bike and skateboard shop celebrates grand opening in Springwells neighborhood
Reclaim Detroit trains over 300 in anticipation of deconstruction campaign for city
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Ron Scott, Detroit peace activist, dead at 68
Ron Scott, a founding member of the Detroit chapter of the Black Panther Party and, later, the Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, after a battle with cancer.
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Knight Cities Challenge returns, wants your ideas to help Detroit succeed
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Celebrate the 100th birthday of legendary Detroit activist and philosopher, Grace Lee Boggs
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Neighborhood Exchange, a new resource for Detroit communities, launches Thursday
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Acclaimed director Werner Herzog makes short film about Corktown's Ponyride for American Express
NPR host Michel Martin to visit Detroit for national radio series
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Social Club Grooming Co.'s "Shop Talks" not your average panel discussions
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After her trip to Korea, adoptee Megan Green felt compelled to write a letter to her birth mother. This is what she said.
Dear Birth Mother,
The last two weeks have been the best two weeks of my life thus far. I have been blessed to be part of the 2016 Korea motherland family tour through Holt International.
The conclusion of the tour compelled me to write you a letter. I have written you many letters before, but now as I reflect back on them they all seem cold and distant — something I would write to a stranger. This letter is different than the others in that it is one of gratitude, empathy and understanding.
As you already know, I came into your life on February 21, 1984 at about 3:26 p.m. I was about 2 months and 21 days premature, I weighed a little over two pounds and I was born with cerebral palsy.
I was under your care for two years and two months before you and my father decided that it would be best for me to be placed in the care of Holt Korea. We left each other’s lives and shared our final goodbyes together. You did this so that I could be adopted and receive the medical care you knew was necessary to treat my cerebral palsy. I know that you tried your very best to care for me. In the end, though, you were not able to provide the life that you wanted for me.
For most of my life, I questioned whether or not you loved me. I also wondered if you thought of me as often as I thought of you. I now know that you loved me so much that you put my wellbeing first, before your own.
Soon after I left for my new life, you contacted Holt Korea and stopped my adoption process for 21 days. As I’m writing these words I’m imagining you sipping your morning tea with tears streaming down your cheeks — constantly questioning yourself, agonizing over whether or not you made the right choice.
As your daughter I want to express to you that you were right to relinquish me for adoption. I am eternally grateful to you for the choice that you made. In my opinion, the love shared between a mother and her daughter is one of the strongest forms of love. I cannot imagine how heartbroken you must have felt when we left each other’s lives. I am so very sorry you had to endure that much heartache and pain.
I found out that you passed away on November 30, 2009. I am so sad that I did not have the honor and privilege of meeting you. I wish I had the chance to tell you that I made it and I am confident that I am living the life that you always wanted for me. I received the medical care that I needed to treat my cerebral palsy. The last time you and I saw each other, I was not able to walk. But because of your selfless decision, four surgical procedures and physical therapy, I can now walk with the assistance of crutches.
I live in Omaha, Nebraska in the United States of America. I love my job. I work in the mental health field. On a daily basis, I am privileged to be able to walk with people as they travel down their path of self-discovery. When they find obstacles in the midst of their journey, I have the opportunity to be able to be that calming voice in the turbulent winds of life. I love being there to offer them hope and empathy when it seems as though all hope is lost.
I wish that we could meet each other so that I could offer you a hug and thank you for not only the gift of life, but also the gift of opportunity. I have two brothers and a sister. My sister was adopted through Holt as well. She has a great husband and three beautiful children that I absolutely adore. I wish you could meet my family. I think you would really like them.
After visiting our motherland, I would like to think that I gained more of an understanding of the difficulties that you had to face in life. I believe that my strength, tenacity and resilience comes from you. I am proud to say that I am a strong, independent woman because of you.
Although I can’t meet you in person, I will always carry you in my heart. I am forever grateful. Thank you.
Noh Jee Yung
Megan Green | Holt Adoptee
If you are a Holt adoptee and want to learn more about your birth country and explore the possible resources available to you, contact our post adoption services department — we look forward to hearing from you!
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The Phillies aren't concerned because Gordon finished the inning, and he likely won't pitch Monday anyway, since he's worked in three straight games. Ditto for closer Brett Myers.
Still, there's a slight reason to worry, because the Phillies can't afford to not have their setup man, who hasn't allowed a run in five appearances.
Gordon declined to speak about how he was feeling. He was examined on Sunday and will be looked at again in St. Louis.
Dubee thought Gordon staying in the game was a big accomplishment.
"That's what this guy is built around," Dubee said. "You know he's got stuff inside him when you pitch this long. He's a special guy."
Jimmy Rollins has become the favorite villian in New York this season, thanks to his offseason boast, but he's backing it up with performance.
The switch-hitter is hitting .346 (28-for-81) with six homers, 15 runs scored and 15 RBIs against the Mets this season.
"When he plays good, that helps our team," manager Charlie Manuel said. "He puts more zip into our way of playing the Mets, especially when they chant and boo him. I think it gets our guys going. We want to beat them."
Rollins' outstanding season has solicited continued talk of a potential National League MVP Award, a prospect which excites the shortstop.
"It's definitely fun to be mentioned in that breath, because it means you're doing well, helping your team, and more than likely, your team is winning," Rollins said. "That's something that if I was given, I would love, but if I had to choose between that and the ring, I'd take both."
Eaton to stay:
Manuel said after the game that Adam Eaton will remain in the starting rotation.
Despite allowing four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to the Mets on Sunday, raising his ERA to a NL-worst 6.36, Eaton's place was secured more through the struggles of rookie J.D. Durbin, who struggled in his previous three outings.
Durbin will work out of the bullpen.
No one knows home plate like Rollins this season, and not just for the National League-leading 126 times he's crossed it.
Rollins entered Sunday's game against the Mets with 651 at-bats and 710 plate appearances, the most in the Major Leagues. While he'll likely surpass his career highs of 689 at-bats and 758 appearances -- set
last season in 158 games -- Rollins is also on pace to pass Willie Wilson for most at-bats in a season and Lenny Dykstra for most plate appearances.
Wilson had 705 at-bats for the 1980 Royals, and Dykstra came to the plate 773 times with
the 1993 Phillies. In both those years, the Phillies went to the World Series, winning in 1980.
If the trend continues, Rollins will become the first player to lead the league in those
two categories since Ichiro Suzuki in 2004. Suzuki fell one at-bat short of Wilson and 11 plate appearances shy of
While old friend Jim Thome approaches 500 home runs for the White Sox, Manuel has been paying attention.
"Thome's always been kind of like my son," Manuel said. "He's the guy that I was around
Manuel didn't split his allegiance on Friday, when Thome faced Bartolo Colon. Both
players suited up for Manuel when he managed the Indians from 2000-02. Manuel, always a hitter
at heart, had an easy choice.
"[Thome] called me to tell me he had Bartolo Colon pitching against him," said Manuel. "I told
him to go ahead and add Bartolo to that 500 list."
Two days later, Thome is stuck on 499. Manuel knows Thome will reach 500, and he expects much more from his prized pupil.
"It seems like he has some nagging injuries, and he's not the hitter he used to be,"
Manuel said. "That's because of his age. But if he's healthy, he's very capable of hitting 40
homers or better."
An informal survey of players most proud of their hair -- Kyle Kendrick, Kyle Lohse,
J.D. Durbin and J.C. Romero -- revealed that none support the shaved Mohawk look of Shane
Durbin offered to sport the look for "a few thousand dollars," while Lohse gave an unenthusiastic
"maybe" when asked if he could get behind a team-wide movement.
"I'm being neutral, and obviously, I'd lean toward 'No,'" Lohse said. "In high school, the
basketball team all shaved their heads and I looked like I got dropped on my head. It was just
Kendrick will face the Cardinals in the series opener in St. Louis on Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET. The rookie's previous outing on Wednesday ended when Colorado's Garrett Atkins smashed
a line drive off his right knee in the fourth inning. He had allowed a three-run homer to Matt
Holliday in the third inning, the only runs he surrendered. Kendrick faced the Cardinals earlier
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Sports For Kids Aren’t All About Fitness
In the current day and age, there is a big problem in our society, and this is a lack of opportunity for kids to be active and stay fit. Signing them up for sports, for kids, can have a lot of value, even beyond staying active.
Regardless whether it’s video games, homework, television, or something else, if it’s keeping kids indoors, they aren’t outside getting the fresh air and activity that they need.
Sports for kids is about more than exercise and staying fit. It’s about having fun, learning a new game, making friends, and building life skills. Skills like teamwork, leadership, cooperation, confidence, and how to win and lose gracefully.
So, with that in mind, continue reading to discover more about some of the best sports for kids to enjoy.
Swimming has long been one of the most popular activities for children to enjoy. I know Cat took swim lessons right up till the lifeguarding classes and considered getting involved in racing.
It is a great form of exercise and it teaches children about breath control as well as paying attention to details like proper form.
In addition to being fun, learning to swim teaches important water safety and survival skills, builds muscles, and improves coordination.
On top of that, as with most sports for kids, swimming develops self-confidence, and the breathing exercises can aid in communication skills of young children.
There is no denying that basketball is one of the most popular sports in America.
It is ideal for kids because they can play with others as well as learning about offense and defense.
Because basketball is a fast paced sport, with a lot of running, dribbling, jumping, and ball throwing it not only builds muscles but also provides a good cardio workout. It is a one of the most all encompassing sports for kids.
In addition to the physical aspects of the game, there is also the teamwork, hand-eye coodination, and social aspects.
In fact, this is one of Monkey’s favourite activities during school recess. She doesn’t actually play the game, but she does her best to dribble the ball and toss it at the hoop. (She also likes watching the big kids play.)
Baseball is another one of the social sports for kids that enables children to feel like part of a team, especially when they get to wear youth baseball uniforms. Kids often feel like more of an athlete when they wear a uniform to show their team pride.
The slower nature of baseball, when compared with sports like basketball, enables children to pay attention and develop their focus.
This sport also helps with hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, and core muscle strength which can improve balance.
Soccer is another sport that is becoming increasingly popular in America.
This is a sport that teaches endurance, as well as foot coordination, for example, keeping balance, reacting quickly, and changing direction.
Sports for kids often have a social aspect, which allows children to work together as a team. This is true of soccer. In addition, soccer is great for cardiovascular health and flexibility.
Dance And Cheerleading
Dance and cheerleading are other options worth considering if you are trying to encourage your kids to get active in sports for kids.
Your child will get very skilled at sequence memorization if they take up dance classes. The great thing about dance is that there is something for all tastes and personalities. You can read about the many other benefits of dance here.
Cheerleading is also good because it is an activity that can help ensure your littles are active while encouraging them to be enthusiastic, positive, and outgoing.
What about hockey? Mr A is a hockey enthusiast. He plays multiple times a week (at work lunch hour games, and in the community). So it seems only natural that our kids might get involved at some point.
Fortunately, hockey is a great sport for team spirit. However, there are other benefits, too.
This includes the fact that it requires quick decision-making skills and quick thinking.
As a fast paced game, with few rest periods, it is a fantastic cardio workout. For the younger players the focus isn’t as much on winning, and more on teamwork, so you don’t find the negative competitive aspects until the later stages.
Finally, we have gymnastics, which is great for improving strength and balance.
It is also a sport that is great for building confidence and making your child more fearless.
Plus, considering the popularity of the Olympics, this is a sport your child could really get behind. Who knows, maybe your kiddo has a gold medalist in their future.
All Sorts of Sports For Kids
As you can see there are all sorts of sports for kids. There are even more than I’ve listed, of course.
If your community has a recreation calendar you should be able to find less expensive sporting options and active classes if the team schedules don’t work for your family.
If you are trying to get your child to be more active, you should definitely encourage them to learn a sport or join a team.
Oftentimes, it’s a matter of priorities… when you don’t have enough time, it’s more likely that you just haven’t prioritized the thing you don’t have time for. Make fitness a family event – go for an evening walk, a weekend bike ride, or a monthly hike on nearby trails.
Both Monkey (4) and Fang (2) love swimming lessons. I love that it’s an easy activity for year round fun. This spring Monkey will start cheerleading (next week, actually), and was super excited when we went to have a tour of the gym. I love the year-round sports so I don’t have to worry about remembering the registration dates.
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Duke Ellington (born Edward Kennedy Ellington; 29.4.1899 - 24.5.1974) Duke Ellington was an American composer best known for his jazz orchestra which he led for over 50 years.
Childhood: Duke Ellington was born to pianists James Edward Ellington and Daisy Kennedy Ellington in Washington D.C. His parents drew him to start taking piano lessons at the age of seven, although he preferred to play baseball. Ellington attended Armstrong Technical High school in Washington D.C.
Career: In 1914, Ellington composed his first piece, Soda Fountain Rag, entirely by ear as he was not able to read or write music. This was fixed when a local band leader taught him and helped Ellington to develop his own professional style. He formed his first band in 1917, called The Duke's Serenaders. Ellington soon left Washington and moved to Harlem to take part in the Harlem Renaissance. In 1926, Ellington and a new orchestra began to play in Harlem's Cotton Club. This continued for several years, and The Cotton Club Orchestra became well known in the jazz world. World War Two brought much of the Big Band music scene to a halt, causing Ellington to suffer from his least successful period in the early 1950s. In 1957, however, Ellington's Orchestra made international headlines with their performance at the Newport Jazz Festival. In 1965, Ellington was considered for the Pulitzer Prize for Music, although he did not get it. It was, however, awarded to him posthumously in 1999 to celebrate his 100th birthday. He also earned 12 Grammy Awards during his career, although 3 of them were posthumous.
Personal Life: On July 2nd, 1918, Duke Ellington married his high school sweetheart, Edna Thompson and the couple had a son the following year.
Death: A few weeks after his 75th Birthday, Ellington died from a combination of lung cancer and pneumonia. His final words were "Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered."
Dave Brubeck, the jazz musician heralded for defying convention and experimenting with complex rhythms, has died in Norwalk, Connecticut - he was 91. Brubeck, who would have turned 92 on Thursday (December 6, 2012), gained pop star-like acclaim for recordings including Take Five, and Blue Rondo a la Turk. He died of heart failure en route to "a regular treatment with his cardiologist," according to his long-time manager and producer Russell Gloyd, who spoke with the Chicago Tribune.
Eschewing conventional swing rhythms, Brubeck's work was admired outside of jazz circles and he took his mix elegant sound to colleges in the 1950s, smashing to pieces he long-held notion that jazz had no place in academia. In the 60s, he achieved phenomenal success with The Dave Brubeck Quartet, selling millions of albums whilst playing with the likes of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. The group's 1959 album Time Out spawned Take That, the biggest selling jazz single of all time, still used in countless television programmes and movies, among them the BBC's Secret Life of Machines and NBC's Today programme. It has been covered by the likes of Al Jarreau, George Benson, Quincy Jones and The Specials. The track is generally considered to be the first jazz competition to achieve mainstream significance, reaching No.25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and breaking the Top 5 on Billboard's Easy Listening survey - a precursor to the now Adult Contemporary chart. Ironically, the track wasn't even written by Brubeck - the hefty royalty cheques were picked up by saxophonist Paul Desmond before his death in 1977. He left the royalties for performances and compositions of Take Five to the American Red Cross, which has since received around $100,000 per year.
In later years, Brubeck composed music for operas and ballet while performing for several world leaders. In 1988, he played for Mikhail Gorbachev at a Moscow dinner hosted by then-President Ronald Reagan. "I can't understand Russian, but I can understand body language," Brubeck said after seeing the general secretary tapping his foot. The jazz legend was still touring in 2009 at the age of 88 and was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honours later that year. The same honor was bestowed upon Led Zeppelin this week.
Continue reading: Dave Brubeck Dead Aged 91; Jazz World Mourns True Pioneer
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29th April, 1974
Date of death
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The House of Representatives is perched to equal or better the instruction of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney in sneering at the Constitution's separation of powers. In an amendment to the pending an appropriations bill for commerce, justice, and science * that passed last night on a voice vote, the House usurped the president's pardon authority by commuting the sentences of the two former Border Patrol agents convicted in 2005 of federal firearms violations and obstructing justice in connection with shooting an illegal-alien smuggler. Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean were sentenced to 11 and 12 years, respectively. Their case has become a cause célèbre on the right. And now, Congress has responded to the outcry by subordinating the Constitution in defiance of the congressional oath of office.
The amendment that passed last night, sponsored by Reps. Ted Poe, R-Texas, and Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., provides: "None of the funds made available under this Act shall be used by the Bureau of Prisons to incarcerate Ignacio Ramos or Jose Alonso Compean." But the Constitution entrusts the power to pardon offenses against the United States or to commute sentences exclusively to the president. The enumerated legislative powers do not hint at a concurrent authority in Congress. Pardons or commutations, moreover, have invariably been associated with law enforcement as opposed to law-making. In the 1872 case United States v. Klein, the Supreme Court held unconstitutional an attempt by Congress to subtract from the legal effect of a pardon.
Contrary to a common assumption, the power of the purse does not give this amendment any greater claim to constitutionality. As Shakespeare might have versified, a legislative abuse by any other name smells as rotten. Thus in 1946, the Supreme Court invalidated a federal appropriations statute that denied salaries to three named State Department officials. (The case is United States v. Lovett.) If the Poe-Hunter amendment were constitutional, the power of the purse could be manipulated to compromise all law enforcement. For example, Congress could prohibit the expenditure of money to prosecute a list of favored individuals, including every member of the House and Senate.
Critics have asserted that Ramos and Compean were made scapegoats to appease the government of Mexico. Defense counsel also moved for a new trial after three jurors in affidavits asserted that their votes to convict had been coerced. But these types of claims are a staple of adjudication from the trial level up to the U.S. Supreme Court, not grounds for a special piece of legislation that makes an end run around the judiciary. No allegation has surfaced insinuating that the judges involved in the case have been compromised. Appeals have not yet been exhausted.
The squalid motivation for the Poe-Hunter amendment's defilement of the Constitution is, of course, appeasement of popular fury over illegal immigration. Members of Congress covet an opportunity to signal anger over lax border control to their constituents. What better way than to vote to pardon Border Patrol agents who themselves became lawbreakers in enforcing the immigration laws, i.e., to champion official lawlessness in the name of an allegedly higher good. Rep. Hunter has lamented that the convictions of Ramos and Compean will demoralize the Border Patrol and will reinforce the problems the United States has in defending its borders. This is the same logic that President Bush and Vice President Cheney use in justifying their violations of law in the name of national security and executive power. The duumvirate likewise believes that kidnappings, torture, indefinite detentions without charge, burglaries, mail openings, and illegal surveillance are justified in the name of a higher public good—countering international terrorism. What's the Constitution between friends?
The Constitution creates a legitimate avenue for members of Congress to encourage the president to exercise clemency. Committee hearings can be held to cast light on the facts of a case; individual members may write the White House to urge pardons or commutations. Both avenues have been pursued in the Ramos and Compean cases. The Senate judiciary committee scrutinized the prosecution with testimony from U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton of the western district of Texas on July 17. Members of Congress in droves have pleaded for pardons with President Bush.
At present, the White House has resisted. The president could ultimately change his mind. But the point is that it's his prerogative and no one else's. The Constitution will run aground unless each branch of government exercises self-restraint by honoring its strictures. Congress will forfeit its moral authority to hold President Bush politically accountable for his crimes against the Constitution if it apes his misbehavior. The law cannot be a collection of political maneuvers that know no bounds. | <urn:uuid:d1cb5a17-17d3-4b7e-a8fb-8d1e513a0573> | CC-MAIN-2015-14 | http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2007/07/the_pardon_pander.html | 2015-04-01T01:41:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-14/segments/1427131302428.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20150323172142-00035-ip-10-168-14-71.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956698 | 960 |
On May 4, 9:30 am, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Either they're both relevant to Cantor's argument, or they're both > > > irrelevant . > > > Cantor's argument is a single-eyed look into the infinite. > > Forall n : d_n =/= a_nn is considered important. > > Forall n : (d_n) is in the list, is not considered important. > > > Regards, WM > > Why should it be considered important under the definition of > equality? If they have at least one different digit , THEY'RE > DIFFERENT. > It's not the least important that an atom of Albert Einstein appears > in you .You couldn't be more different. > > Every finite digit appears in the list at least once , but NEVER DO > ALL OF THEM APPEAR AT ONCE , IN THE SAME NUMBER. > When you play the lottery, you can get 1 number right , most of the > time . Just because for every possible number, you get it right at > least once ,when playing many times, doesn't mean you win the lottery. > YOU NEED TO GET ALL OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME . All digits IN THE SAME > NUMBER . > > THIS IS REQUIRED TO DISPROVE CANTOR : > exists n , forall m , a_nm = d_m > > THERE EXISTS A NATURAL N , SUCH THAT FOR ALL M, THE M'TH DIGIT OF THE > N'TH IN THE LIST IS EQUAL TO THE M'TH DIGIT OF THE DIAGONAL . > > It's a statement of the form : > There EXISTS a car in stock, such that ALL it's components are > LAMBORGHINI components . > > forall m , exists n , a_nm = d_m > This is what you prove . > For any LAMBORGHINY COMPONENT , at least one car EXISTS in stock that > has that component . > > You don't have a 100% LAMBORGHINI car in your stock (list) , so you > can't match the offer of the ANTI-DIAGONAL. > But , being the Snake-Oil salesman that you are , when someone asks > you : > > Do you have a 100% LAMBORGHINI car in stock? > You say : No , but I have a car with LAMBORGHINI steering-wheel . > ( digit k) . > But does it have LAMBORGHINI interior? (digit m) > You say : No , but I have ANOTHER car with LAMBORGHINY interior. > (digit m) . > But does it have LAMBORGHINI engine? (digit n) ..... and so on . > > And you keep on slick-talking the customer because you're to callous > to admit your failure to produce a full digit list . > > And would you stop it with the countable language already? You think > you can reduce experience to language? That there's a fixed language > than can capture everything, and everything that's not countable > doesn't exist, because your puny delusions of the omniscience of > language? "in the beginning, there was the Word" is rubbish . Not > even God could make a world out of words . You can make a story out of > language, but not the experience of a story. Not life. All the words > in all the languages of the world would couldn't adequately capture > your stupidity. I count on things uncountable, that experience is > unique. That the experience of the fragrance of any one flower could > not be captured in a trillion words . > > I find again ,sadly , that in this one circumstance , what cannot be > said must be passed down in silence.
Heh, engineers. Will we be making something today?
Combinatorially enumerate all b-ary sequences of length n. Obviously any less than b^n many is not all of them. As b and n increase, b^n >> n^2. It's never a square except for b = n = 1, or 2. A diagonal: is of a square. For b = 1, as n->oo, that looks to fill a triangle of lattice points, of an octant of a point lattice. For b = oo, n = 1, a column of lattice points that never increases in width. As b and n increase, the table of the points goes from square to asymptote, in the ratio of its dimensions.
Then, with n no less than infinity, where for each 2 < n < oo a "diagonal" or line through lattice points through (x_i, y_i) as to a square doesn't intersect b^n - n many of the rows: how can its complement be different from them, without containing their elements?
Doesn't much matter if nobody uses transfinite cardinals for calculus or other applications anyways, with "modern" mathematics shoehorned into measure theory then being ignored. Of course combinatorics is of vital utility in the concrete.
Then, with regards to the quote of Fefermann and the Kanimori paper on the infinite as of finitist, formalist method: the infinite isn't required to do some mathematics. But, the infinite is _in_ mathematics, of the objects of the domain of discourse, of mathematics: the universe of which is infinite.
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The 7 Best Brunch Spots in Coral Gables
Written by: Michelle Abraira
Whether you had a long night out on South beach and need that recovery meal to cure that terrible hangover or you’re looking for an excuse to get all dolled up with your girlfriends, brunch is the way to go
Thanks to ‘Gossip Girl’, Blair Waldorf and Serena Van Der Woodsen have given us the ideal brunch setting: endless, mimosas, delicious cuisine, and always dressing to impress. In other words, if you’re not brunching on the weekends (and taking Instagram-worthy pictures of your food), you’re doing it all wrong. From avocado toast to omelets that’ll make your mouth water, to enjoying coffees or mimosas at your local café, brunch is everyone’s favorite. Coral Gables, known for its beautiful scenic drives and the iconic Miracle Mile, is also home to some of the best restaurants for brunch. Below is a list of five restaurants in Coral Gables that’ll make you wish it was acceptable to have brunch for every meal:
1. Threefold Cafe
With two locations, there’s no excuse to not stop in for brunch. From some of their favorites on the menu like the Smashed Avo or the Big Bad Aussie, to their eggs, omelets, and waffles, you won’t be disappointed. Serving breakfast all day and every day, as well as using local produce like Panther Coffee, Zak the Baker, and more, Threefold Café is a must brunch stop for any occasion.
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2. Tap 42
Bottomless brunch: two words, sixeen letters, say it and we’re yours. From savory appetizers like Bacon and Sweet Corn Guacamole and Spicy Tuna Tartare, to delicious meal options like The Hangover Part II (sunny side up egg, smashed avocado, white cheddar, truffle aioli, toasted challah bun), Chocolate Banana French Toast (challah bread, dark chocolate, fresh bananas, warm maple syrup, and powdered sugar), and the “Gastrogrub” portion of the menu, there are plenty of mouthwatering options for whatever you’re in the mood for.
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3. Angelique Euro Café
Around Europe in one sitting. If you want a little taste of the European lifestyle as you brunch, Angelique’s is the place to go. With a weekend brunch menu of our dreams, be sure to enjoy some of their “neighborhood favorites” like the Croque Madame, Brunch Charcuterie, or Duck Hash.
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4. Swine Southern Table & Bar
Giving a twist to the home cooked meals we know and love of the South, Swine Southern Table and Bar serves customers nothing but the best. Their menu gives options to many tasty appetizers and sides, but if you’re looking for that little Southern flare in your meal, be sure to try the Swine Burger, Pulled Pork ‘n’ Eggs, and Mama’s Pancakes. You’ll leave wishing your home cooked meals were as good as this.
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5. Chef Sucre Café
If you’ve ever dreamed of enjoying a croissant and sipping your café au lait as you admire the Eiffel Tower, Chef Sucre Café will make your dreams come true (well, at least the food part that is). A quaint little French Bistro with a Latin touch, Chef Sucre Café’s menu doesn’t disappoint. From delicious bistro coffees and one of a kind breakfast concoctions like Sucre’s Egg Soufflé (veggies, ham, cheese – all served with a croissant) or the Croque Monsieur, to gourmet sandwiches like Ralph’s Italian Slider and Mr. Cuban, Chef Sucre Café is the closest we will ever get to our Parisian dreams. Only open for Saturday Brunch!
Courtesy of Yelp
6. The Local Craft Food & Drink
You would be missing out if you didn’t try The Local at least once (but you’ll end up coming back every Sunday). Serving up Southern style Sunday brunch, you won’t be able to resist pairings like Hot Fried Chicken Oysters and Sweet Potato Pie. Other favorites include Hen & Dumplin’s and Lamb Belly Pastrami. Because work doesn’t start for another 24 hours, take a look at their craft cocktail menu and end the weekend with a bang.
7. The Seven Dials
The neighborhood English eatery has quickly grown into one of the best restaurants in Coral Gables and because of this, it would be a shame to miss out on their unique Sunday Brunch. Must try’s are their Full English Breakfast (because, duh), chorizo scramble, and their fish + chips. | <urn:uuid:89f16786-f5a8-4aa9-b30c-5290b233b87c> | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | http://thenaughtyfork.com/you-had-me-at-mimosa/ | 2018-03-18T21:24:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646176.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20180318204522-20180318224522-00252.warc.gz | en | 0.889684 | 1,061 |
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Orlando Mass Shooting: GET HELP - GIVE HELP
If you have any information about the attack at the Pulse night club, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Click here to see a list of victims who have lost their lives during the shooting.
IMMEDIATE HELP AVAILABLE: The City of Orlando in partnership with Orange County Government, has opened the Orlando United Assistance Center (OUAC) to serve as a navigation point to assess the needs, provide information, support and resources to those directly affected by the Pulse tragedy.
Culturally-experienced representatives from the Hispanic and LGBT communities will be available. Everyone impacted by the tragedy will be helped. This center will provide
Everyone impacted by the tragedy will be helped. This center will provide long-term support and assistance to those in need.
APPOINTMENTS - Call 407.500.HOPE
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
507 East Michigan Street
Orlando, FL 32806
Corner of Osceola Avenue and East Michigan Street
- Orlando United Assistance Center (OUAC)opens in partnership with City of Orlando and the Orange County Government. This center will provide long term support and assistance to those in need.
- For personalized services schedule an appointment through 407-500-HOPE or visit cityoforlando.net/hope.
- Zebra Coalition Youth Center, 911 N. Mills Avenue, will be hosting a peer support group for those impacted by the events at Pulse Nightclub. For more information, please contact Clinical Manager Brett Burlone at 407-228-1446 or [email protected].
- The GLBT Community Center of Central Florida is offering grief counseling to those affected by the Pulse Orlando massacre. They are encouraging anyone who needs help and support to please come to the center.
Address: 946 N Mills Ave Orlando, Florida 32803
Phone Number: (407) 228-8272
*For anyone needing support, you may call the Zebra Coalition hotline at (407) 228-1446 or (407) 822-5036 (press 1) to speak to a counselor.
- Counselors from UCF Counseling and Psychological Services and other support services are available. Counselors also can be reached over the phone by calling 407-823-2811 and pressing 5.
- Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF)is offering counseling services, 1525 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801
- United Way:The 2-1-1 Information and Assistance Crisis Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained specialists can offer crisis support and connect callers to community resources that are providing face to face services. You can access 2-1-1 by phone, text, chat or email. Simply dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211 or visit hfuw.org/get-help.
- Seminole State: If you need somebody to talk to about this tragedy, students can call the Counseling hotline at 407.416.9976, and employees can call EAP at 1.800.272.7252 free, 24/7.
- Valencia: click here for room info
- Student Affairs Counselors available in Student Services Building, Room 110. Walk-ins are welcome.
- Bay Care Counselor is available 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in Student Services Building, Room 110. Walk-ins are welcome.
- Prayer & Spiritual Reflection quiet space is available in Student Services Building, Room 206-G
- Orlando VA Medical Center Mobile Medical Unit: The Department of Veterans Affairs is providing emergency mental health assistance to Veterans, employees and the general public. An Orlando VA Medical Center Mobile Medical Unity is currently located at the Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Ave, Orlando 32801. Phone: 321-277-6672
- Share the Care would like to offer elder care assistance to any of the victim's families who may need help during this time. We will use non-governmental funds to allow us to expedite services. Please call us at 407-423-5311 or [email protected] to arrange service.
- OneBlood: To find a donation center or Big Red Bus near you visit www.oneblood.org or call 1.888.9Donate.
- ONE ORLANDO FUND: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the formation of the OneOrlando Fund, the purpose of which is to raise and receive money to help those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded on June 12, 2016 in our community.
Resources For Families:
- Sesame Street Emergency Toolkit: Videos and tools for for Providers & Caregivers.
- Tips for Talking To Children
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Resources For Families
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Recently moved into an apt which is about 200sf smaller than my previous apt. I was in search of a trash/recycling can in one and didn't want to spend more than about $50 for a good one. I needed something that was on the slimmer side because of where I wanted to put the can. I stumbled upon this on the website and really wanted to be able to find it in store to go see it in person. This item is not available in stores so I ordered it on a leap of faith based on the reviews of others on multiple websites. I was very happy when it arrived....it was exactly what I was looking for. It fit perfectly in the space where I wanted it. The dual bin system is really great and easy to use/remove/replace. The bin handles come in very handy! I have a 13 gal bag in the bottom (trash) even though the bin is only 8 gal, but I had two full boxes of the 13 gal bags already. Even using the larger bag, it doesn't hang over and makes it easy to go empty the other trash cans in the apt in one bag. I don't use a bag in the top (recycle) because I can carry that 5 gal bin right down to my outside recycle can. I don't know if it would be large enough for more than one or two people. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this dual can!
July 27, 2016
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by Lis7 Very Pleased !
I have long searched for a product like this that would actually be functional for recycling and take up minimal space. This rubbermaid product is perfect. I use both the upper and lower portions for recycling however. The bottom for cans, plastic bottles and jars, and the upper section for all paper/cardboard recyclable products. Loading the bottom section with your hands full is no problem as it has a foot pedal control (doesn't control the top opening) and emptying both sections is a breeze too as it offers handles to carry the containers. I decided to use a separate trash can next to it and together they only take up a small footprint in my kitchen.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase!
August 17, 2016
Rated 2.0 out of 5.0 by Nana It's a trash can
Great concept, but a bit flawed. Recycle part is very good, the trash can part needs to work better. You step on it to open but it doesn't always stay open.
September 24, 2016
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by IOSilver Perfect
I just ordered this & am so glad I found it!
After years of using 2 bag lined plastic office waste bins in my kitchen (messy looking, easilly knocked over & not a good fit for the space) for cans & recyclables I went looking for something nicer & this is it! Not only will it save floor space because it's vertical & the right width/height for the end of my counter, it will conceal my recyclables making my kitchen look neater. Great find!
August 5, 2016
Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 by Momand3 Easy and handy
Love the 2 sections and handles! We use the smaller top section for compost and handle makes it so easy to dump even the boys help out. It is light weight plastic so until it gets some trash in it can be knocked over. So far it has suited our needs-family of 4.
July 26, 2016
Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 by Mom ALMOST perfect
This trash/recycle can is perfect for our family of 4. It's big enough to hold a few days but not too big to get smelly! I love the handles and i aporeciate the step open bottom feature however when heavy things are thrown it does not close back up on it's own. Have used it for a couple if months and so far so good.
July 12, 2016
Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 by mike I like it
Nice space-saving solution...works well and I would buy again.
June 21, 2016
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by NewYorkMary Fantastic product.. Highly recommend
This item is a wonderful replacement for the standard kitchen garbage can. It has two compartments that house one of top of the other. Light and easy to carry. Fits most garbage bags.. A must for everyone!!
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So what if you do want to synchronize some databases with a handheld, but the databases are being hosted by your LAN via FileMaker Server, which FileMaker Mobile doesn’t support? Can it be done? The short answer is yes, but with a price.
Because you cannot actually just turn FileMaker Mobile sharing on for a database that is being hosted via FileMaker Server, you’ll have to move the records out of the hosted database into a single-user “agent” or proxy database that can then be synchronized and offloaded to your handheld. When you want to sync up again later, bringing data from the handheld back into your hosted database, you likewise must first sync with the agent database and then merge those records with the main database using some all-manual or somewhat automated process where the agent database and the master database talk to each other.
The agent database need be nothing more than a rough copy of the master database, containing only the fields you plan to sync with the master database.
The agent database must be single-user, that is, anyone who wants to sync to the main, shared system would have their own copies on their own local hard drives.
Whenever you want to hit the road, you would go to the master database, select which records to send to the handheld and click on them or mass export them to the desktop agent database. Then you would press the HotSync button and the records would be offloaded to the handheld from the agent database. Later, when you sync back to the agent database to bring your altered handheld data in, you would HotSync again, making sure the sync was set up to have the handheld overwrite the desktop, which is important because you only want one set of records in the agent database at one time.
Change Reconciliation Challenges
Once the records are back in the agent database, you need to walk through them and make some decisions. Certainly you could automate filtering out all records on both ends that hadn’t changed at all, but after that you would have the following kinds of records left in the agent database to deal with:
Probably, this isn’t hard to figure out what to do if there aren’t a lot of users on your database system, and you trust your users to make such decisions as far as which changes, the handheld’s or the master system’s, win.
However, it gets a lot stickier when you consider that this is a multi-user system you’re dealing with and, while you were away with your handheld, records could also be created, deleted, or modified in the master system. So you’ve got to control what’ll happen when:
There are probably other possibilities that aren’t listed here, and you would be wise to draw out all of the possibilities so that the coding in your agent database can control for all of these scenarios. Another potential flaw in this solution is how to deal with record locking.
On the CD-ROM in the Agent Database Example folder, you’ll find an example of what’s been described above, a way to sync data in a multi-user database system to a handheld using FileMaker Mobile and an agent database working as a proxy between the handheld and the master copy of your database.
What you have here is a basic contact database (People.fp5) that would be shared via FileMaker Server. AgentPeople.fp5 is the agent database that would be located on each user’s local hard drive.
To try this out, first open People.fp5 and find only those records you want to send to the handheld, omitting the rest. Next, go to AgentPeople.fp5 and click the Import Master button, which gets the People.fp5 records into the agent database.
Next, do a HotSync. Now go to your handheld and edit some records, create some, and delete some (not by actually deleting them, but by checking the Delete Record checkbox at the bottom of a record’s detail view. Now HotSync again, go back to AgentPeople.fp5, and click the Reconcile button. You’ll see a layout like this:
On the left you see records that were in the handheld; on the right you see records in the master-served database. Now you can flip through these records one by one and decide what to do with them. The example database set up to control for the following possibilities and to allow these options:
For your information, this is what the AgentPeople.fp5 Specify Fields dialog (accessible via File > Sharing > Mobile Settings > Specify Fields) looks like:
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Distinct from disclosure in ordinary civil litigation, in judicial review proceedings the duty of candour places a weighty obligation on parties to assist the court with a full and accurate explanation of the facts to the issue (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs v Quark Fishing Ltd EWCA Civ 1409, para 50). The duty of candour is considered sufficient for the vast majority of judicial review cases where the facts are (on the whole) agreed and the court's focus is on the legality of the defendant public body's decision.
There are, of course, exceptions and the court can order specific disclosure when required. Nevertheless, even in such exceptional cases, orders should not be "automatic" (Lord Bingham in Tweed v PCNI UKHL 53 at para 3) and the court should guard against "fishing expeditions" (Lord Brown at para 56).
Against the background of case law on the issue (for example R (Al Sweady) v Secretary of State for Defence EWHC 2387), the Lord Chief Justice has published a discussion paper, prepared by Mr Justice Cranston and Mr Justice Lewis, to consider whether any amendments are required. The paper makes the following findings and recommendations:
- Reflect the case law position
The authors found that there would be merit in clarifying the defendant's duty of candour by amending paragraph 12 of CPR Practice Direction 54A – Judicial Review ("PD 54A") to reflect existing case law:
12.1 Disclosure is not required unless the court orders otherwise.
12.2 A defendant should, in its detailed grounds or evidence, identify any relevant facts, and the reasoning, underlying the measures in respect of which permission to apply for judicial review has been granted [proposed amendments highlighted].
- Procedure to apply for specific disclosure.
While the Discussion Paper recognises that there are exceptional cases that may require specific disclosure, to attempt to encompass such cases within the duty of candour risked a convoluted principle and could have a disproportionate impact on disclosure obligations for the majority of judicial review proceedings.
Instead the Discussion Paper recommends that PD 54A sets out a procedure through which a claimant, in the minority of cases where the general approach may be inadequate, can seek a specific order for disclosure. The authors foresaw that such a procedure would be after the court had granted permission and would follow service of the defendant's detailed grounds of evidence. It was considered that possible disclosure requests prior to the permission stage were so unusual that it would be disproportionate to amend the CPR or Practice Direction in that respect.
The authors submit that this proposed procedure would address a need and that the court's oversight of these applications would safeguard against excessive or routine use by claimants.
- Acknowledgement of Service
There is no obligation on a defendant to file an acknowledgement of service or summary grounds (albeit the defendant then requires the court's leave to participate in an oral permission hearing). However, many defendants do and in those cases, the Discussion Paper proposes that PD 54A should require the summary grounds of resistance to identify succinctly any relevant facts and provide a brief summary of reasoning, underlying the measures in respect of which permission to apply for judicial review is sought (unless the defendant can provide reasons why the application for permission can be determined without that information).
- The Claimant's duty of candour.
In order to highlight the importance of the principle and to balance out the obligations on the defendant, the Paper also proposes the inclusion of a specific reference to the claimant's duty of candour in PD 54A.
The proposed new provisions would notify claimants that: they are under a duty of candour; they must make proper and necessary inquiries before seeking permission to ensure all relevant facts are known; they must refer to any relevant statutory provision which could exclude the court's jurisdiction over their claim or application; and that they must state any alternative appeal mechanism available to them.
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