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Week: 12/26/2021 - 01/01/2022
January 15, 2020 - April 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Changing Exhibits
"Union Made: Fashioning America in the 20th Century" exhibit
The Museum proudly displays the exhibit Union Made: Fashioning America in the 20th Century by Denise Green, Ph.D. and Patrizia Sione, Ph.D. The exhibit features union memorabilia and photographs to highlight the role unions played to improve working conditions and safety standards, wages and benefits and promotion of the U.S....
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March 16, 2020 - August 31, 2020 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Annual Special Events
Home-School Projects Now Available
Educational projects and virtual Museum tours are availalble on the Museum's website's "Home-School Projects" page, click: https://labormseum.net/?p=home-school-projects The Museum's "Home-School Projects" web page is designed to provide families with the opportunity to learn at home about the history and contemporary issues of...
July 15, 2020 - October 31, 2020 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Monthly Cultural Programs
Museum Receives NJCH COVID-19 Response Grant
The Museum received a COVID-19 Response Grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the federal CARES Act. The grant funds are earmarked to support the Museum's general operations, humanities programming and outreach. The New Jersey Council for the...
August 11, 2020 - December 31, 2020 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Monthly Cultural Programs
Schedule an On-site or Virtual Museum Tour
Group and individual "virtual" Museum tours are available by appointment. The tours are delivered via Zoom. "Virtual" visitors will have the opportunity to tour the entire Museum with a guide, with whom they may interact to ask questions and discuss exhibits in detail. "Virtual" Museum tours feature a walkthrough of the...
January 6, 2021 - December 29, 2021 | Monthly Cultural Programs
"Pete Antonellis' Wednesdays with Workers" virtual program
Beginning in January of 2021, the American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark began hosting a virtual program called Pete Antonellis' Wednesdays with Workers, Union members are welcome to be featured on the program. Each Wednesday, a different union worker will discuss his/her/their experience on-the-job, from...
April 28, 2021 - April 28, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Annual Special Events
Workers' Memorial Day Observance, April 28th, 2021
The Museum cordially invites the general public to its Workers' Memorial Day Observance to be held on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at 7PM. Workers' Memorial Day is a day set aside by the nation's unions to draw attention to the occupational health and safety of workers in the US. In addition to the traditional...
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Annual Special Events
May Day Festival, May 1st at 1pm
On Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 1PM, the Museum proudly hosts its Annual May Day Festival. Plans call for instrumental and vocal performances of folk and labor music. Performers include George Mann (georgemann.org), whose concerts are part sing-along and part history lesson, Annamaria Stefanelli, lyric soprano, who sings opera...
May 1, 2021 - August 28, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Monthly Cultural Programs
Bev Grant Photography, 1968-1971 film
The Museum proudly welcomes the general public to view the film Bev Grant Photography, 1968-1971 by Bev Grant by clicking here. Bev Grant is a labor and social activist, feminist, singer-songwriter, photographer and Joe Hill Award winner from the Labor Heritage Foundation for her contributions as a cultural...
June 6, 2021 - June 6, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Annual Special Events
Annual Silk Walk Unveiling, Sunday, June 6th at 1PM
The Museum cordially invites donors of 2021 phase Silk Walk bricks to an unveiling of their engraved brick that is displayed at the Museum's headquarters, the Botto House National Landmark on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 at 1PM. The event will begin with the Museum's General Membership meeting. The Museum will be open to donors and...
September 5, 2021 - September 5, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Annual Special Events
Annual Labor Day Parade, Sept. 5th, 2021 at 1PM
The Annual Labor Day Parade, co-sponsored by the American Labor Museum/Botto House Natonal Landmark and the Borough of Haledon, is scheduled for Sunday, September 5th, 2021. The opening ceremony begins at the Museum at 1PM. Step-offis at 1:30PM, rain or shine. This year's parade honors National Association of Letter Carriers...
September 5, 2021 - April 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Changing Exhibits
Latinx Workers of the U.S. Their Journey & Accomplishments exhibit
The Museum proudly opens the exhibit entitled Latinx Wokers of the U.S. Their Journey & Accomplishments on Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at 1PM. The exhibit features posters and labor memorabilia from the Museum's collection, highlights about Latinx workers' contributions to organized labor as union members and leaders, and...
Labor Day 2021 at the Museum
The Museum proudly welcomes visitors to tour the Museum on Monday, September 6th, 2021 from 1Pm to 4PM in honor of the Labor Day holiday. Guided tours feature a stroll through the restored period rooms, Old World Gardens and exhibits about working people. The Museum Store will be available for browsing and shopping. ...
October 2, 2021 - December 18, 2021 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Annual Special Events
Free Labor Arts Classes for Children, Oct. 2nd - Dec. 18th
Students grades 3-5 are invited to register and attend free Saturday Labor Art classes at the Botto House National Landmark, headquarters of the American Labor Museum. The classes begin on October 2nd and end on December 18th, 2021. (It is not necessary to attend every class.) Pre-registration is required. The purpose...
November 17, 2021 - November 17, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Annual Special Events
The 39th Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala, Nov. 17th & Silent Auction
The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark is proud to announce that this year's Sol Stetin Awards will be presented to Raymond Pocino, Vice President of Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA!) and Loretta Weinberg, Majority Leader of the New Jersey State Senate at its 39th Annual Awards Gala. ...
January 5, 2022 - April 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Changing Exhibits
"1913 Paterson Silk Strike: Paintings for the Children's Story" exhibit by Tom Germano opens Jan. 5th
The Museum proudly opens the exhibit "The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike: Paintings for the Children's Story" exhibit by Thomas Germano on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. "The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike: Paintings for the Children's Story" features contemporary paintings in watercolor and oils that Mr. Germano...
February 12, 2022 - February 12, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Annual Special Events
"Underground Railroad in Paterson, NJ" virtual talk, Feb. 12th at 2PM
On Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 2PM and in recognition of Black History Month, the American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark cordially invites the general public to the virtual presentation "They Secretly Helped Many A Fugitive:" The Underground Railroad in Paterson, NJ by Flavia Alaya and Jimmy...
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Alabama Blonde's Love for Leather Is Bringing an Edge to Costume Design
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Perhaps greater than any other cultural medium, fashion has given us the tools to define, and redefine, self-expression. Over the years, fearless designers have stepped forward to usher in a new age of personal empowerment. One woman continually pushing the boundaries of the fashion machine is Australian-born costume designer Alabama Blonde.
Raised on the coastal shores of Sydney, Blonde's unique style began to reveal itself in her 20's, when she found herself at the center of New York City's punk-rock scene. Nothing says "raw-expression" quite like punk rock, with its hallmarks of rugged leather, dark make-up, and bone-crushing distortion. It was in her time as a punk rocker that Blonde crafted the signature lace-up leather style that would make her an entertainment industry stand-out.
"I designed these high-waisted, patent leather pants and added three open panels running up each leg to the waistband, however I couldn't move freely at all," Blonde recalls. "So I swapped the leather lace-up for elastic lacing and realized that I not only had complete freedom of movement, but so many different body types could wear these pants because they literally molded themselves to the body."
Blonde would take this revelation back to Australia, and with this fresh inspiration create her "Alabama Blonde" fashion label. Soon after, Blonde's collection was displayed at the Melbourne Fashion Festival (Sep 2017) and crossed over internationally to be featured at the Re:evolution of Berlin Alternative Fashion Week (Oct 2017).
Alabama Blonde's collection at Testament (Melbourne, Australia ) shot by Sam Wong
Riding this wave of success, Blonde's big break would come when British alternative musician and fashionista FKA Twigs was featured in her garments for the cover shoot of Dazed magazine's 25th anniversary issue. A new design, the hand-beaded fishnet fabric projected an alluring mix of gentle sensuality and daring attitude, an ethos of expression that echoes through much of Blonde's work.
"Dressing has always been a form of both armor and expression," the designer professes. "Style is an unapologetic and nuanced extension of one's personality– the layers that make up a person from day to day."
The soul-baring fishnet look caught the eye of industry professionals everywhere, including Phil Gomez, editor-in-chief of LadyGunn magazine and stylist for pop-singer Noah Cyrus. Eager to collaborate, Gomez was ecstatic to procure a similar fishnet outfit for Noah Cyrus to feature on the cover of LadyGunn, an independent publication with an emphasis on music, people, and culture. After several successful partnerships, Gomez affirms his belief that Alabama Blonde delivers creativity that few others can.
"Alabama's pieces add an authentic, yet classic, rock and roll edge that not a lot of designers have," Gomez says. "Her designs have their own DNA and I love that!"
Enamored with the buzz surrounding the LadyGunn cover-piece, Gomez took the opportunity to bring Blonde onboard for custom design work for Noah Cyrus, daughter of country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus and sister to pop superstar Miley Cyrus. Blonde was tasked with recreating an iconic Kim Kardashian look for Noah Cyrus's Halloween costume, and took the assignment with aplomb.
The result was a dazzling minidress of handcrafted chainmail and embroidery that only someone of Alabama Blonde's talents could render. For the chainmail to drip so gorgeously, immense attention to detail was required for the fit of this dress to be realized.
These pivotal details were appreciated by fans and bloggers alike, with Noah Cyrus being one of the "most searched" style icons of 2020 and fashion blog Pop Sugar listing it as one of the singer's "Best Looks of 2020," as well as one of 2020's "Best Halloween Looks." Even Kim Kardashian herself, the designer's inspiration, chimed in with her personal endorsement, announcing on social media, "You guys killed this!".
Cyrus continued to stoke the fire of the blazing partnership by enlisting Blonde as a costume designer for her music videos, "All Three" and "Dear August."
"All Three" is a song that uncovers the dark side of codependency and relationships gone wrong. The thematic elements of the lyrics called on Blonde to revisit and revamp the beaded fishnet piece that first brought her acclaim with FKA Twigs.
"The body of the fabric itself was based off of fishnet, a material that catches and captures life, and visually portrays the lyrics and tone of the "All Three," Blonde says.
The fabric was hand-sewn and hand-embroidered, and covered with intricately placed glass beads that represent tears. The garment's composition reflects Cyrus's emotional capacity, the way she exposes herself to her lover, and the weight of this relationship on her heart.
With these details the costume elevates the emotional impact of the artist's message, with the outfit acting as an amplifier for the music video's theme. The working knowledge of this subtle yet powerful effect is arguably what has made Alabama Blonde such an indispensable member of any production team.
"Noah shows so much vulnerability in this song," says Blonde. "The lyrics are very raw and expose the darkness of toxic relationships. I wanted those elements to be reflected in the garment."
The ensuing video production of "Dear August" presented Blonde with an entirely new set of challenges, taking her out of her comfort zone but ultimately pushing her to grow as a designer. The aesthetic and fabrication required brought new elements to Blonde's design palette, and with Phil Gomez's belief and encouragement, the designer was motivated to dive into uncharted territory.
Set in rustic North Carolina in the 1940s, the music video draws inspiration from Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook." In order to capture the essence of the era, Blonde dove deep, studying the film itself, the time period of the 1940s and the fashion trends that defined the decade, specifically in the state of North Carolina. Researching this project from a historical perspective was a new angle for Blonde, but the process sharpened her penchant for narrative analysis and whet her appetite for more period-pieces in the future.
Blonde says, "The fact that Phil [Gomez] brought me on board for this music video made me realize that ultimately as a designer I want my capabilities to be limitless."
The production originally called for one design for Cyrus's character, but when Blonde presented two unique options, the team couldn't decide between the two, ultimately utilizing both to serve the story as it unfolds.
The first, a champagne two-piece in silk with a ruffle detail at the neckline, plays beautifully with the warm wood tones and rustic vibes of the setting; the second, a baby-blue mini-dress, with an oval opening at the back and a one-leg split with bow details, highlights subtle juxtaposition as the video weaves between verses and choruses, characters and perspectives.
When Blonde is creating a new design, capturing and illustrating the integrity of the story and artist is paramount. The truth and the beauty that comes with her costumes uplifts the artist, and in Cyrus's case, reinforces the femininity the singer exudes.
"Ultimately Noah [Cyrus] is a tastemaker—there is an edge to her that is balanced by a vulnerable and delicate femininity," Blonde states. "I love that she is brave enough to tell a story, and then honor that story visually. Everything is authentic and I highly respect that."
This desire to emphasize authenticity is a standout feature of Blonde's catalog, an asset that award-winning make-up artist, creative director, producer and frequent collaborator Mynxii White knew would be perfect for her next Schön! Magazine cover story. At the directorial helm of Schön! Magazine #39, and the subsequent fashion film "Gigi Goode," White chose Blonde's leather-work to highlight American drag queen and reality television star Gigi Goode's fearless persona.
Blonde styled the gender-fluid icon in a full-body leather catsuit, a homage to Michelle Pfeiffer's classic Catwoman costume from 1992's "Batman Returns," and a natural extension of Blonde's trademark lace-up pants. Risque, brave, yet retaining enough modesty to preserve the model's tenderness, the look was everything the world has come to expect from both Blonde and Goode.
"Alabama has an incredible eye, and her talent is incomparable," says director Minxii White. "Every look is meticulously executed and no detail goes unnoticed. Her craft is next level, and always brings a unique twist to every project."
Blonde's contribution to the cover shoot was met with critical acclaim, and resonated with readers as well; the cover featuring Gigi Goode in Blonde's leather catsuit became the highest selling digital cover for Schon Magazine Issue #39.
An artist with attitude, vision and the skills to execute, Blonde has built an impressive reputation in the world of costume design. Success after success has led her to be regarded as a true gem of the entertainment industry by colleagues and collaborators. When it comes to costume design, you need a professional that makes you shine. Alabama Blonde is a designer that strives to make others shine brighter.
Video Editor Camila Mejía Duque's Powerful Representation of Queer Films in Media
July 2, 2021 Lorraine Wilder 2 Comments
In a society that maintains a cultural taboo around queer identity and expression, video editor Camila Mejía Duque has chosen to use her platform as an influential filmmaker to create purposeful stories that accurately portray and represent the LGBTQ+ community. Her main objective when working on a film is to tell stories that convey who these people are beyond their sexual orientation—a detail that filmmakers and audiences alike tend to fixate on.
When editing a film, Mejía Duque's ability to highlight the subtle undertones of a scene helps her bring the director's vision to life in a way that feels nuanced and true to life.
Video editor Camila Mejía Duque – Photography by Daniela Gerdes
Over the years Mejía Duque has worked on several award-winning films, such as the 2017 drama "Fragile," which won Best Indie Film at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Awards, and "The Fat One," which was an Official Finalist at the 2017 Los Angeles CineFest. Her outstanding work on 2018's "'64 Koufax" won the Best Editing and Best Film Awards at the 2018 Milledgeville Film Festival and the Best Short Film Award at the Barcelona Planet Festival in 2018, among numerous other awards.
Through her current position with content distribution company Digital Media Rights, Mejía Duque was recruited in 2019 as video editor for QTTV; a digital platform offering an array of cinematic perspectives for the LGBTQ+ community. QTTV's cutting-edge films explore sensual themes and rousing coming-of-age stories, and are available for streaming via Amazon Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus and Yuyu TV.
"Camila understands what the audience wants and what the team's goals are very quickly," says Deli Xu, Director of Digital Media Rights. "Her creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication are qualities hard to find combined in one person, and the value she adds to our team is tremendous."
With an audience of close to 400,000, QTTV tapped Mejía Duque's editing expertise to entice their subscribers to stream more of their full-length feature films with seductive previews. Mejía Duque's tantalizing edits strike a balance between sensual and engaging, showcasing the emotional depth of the films without sacrificing the integrity of the full story.
"I prioritize message over everything, and in an industry that sometimes focuses more on aesthetics, I feel that separates me from other editors," says Mejía Duque. "I obviously want things to look good, but I will always sacrifice an aesthetically pleasing shot for a stronger performance, or for something that has more meaning."
QTTV's 2020 film "Godless" uncovers the sexual tensions and layered emotions between two step brothers, but due to the filial aspect of their connection, their feelings are less than ideal. Given that Mejía Duque's target audience is mainly homosexual men, she curated an arousing edit which explores the sensitivity of the topic, while providing a sense of appropriation for her viewers.
"I always want to make the film attractive and appealing to viewers," Mejía Duque explains. "I really wanted to showcase the fact that there's nothing 'perverted' about the relationship."
Mejía Duque's strength in capturing the emotional and sexual chemistry between the characters, whilst remaining authentic to the script was the foundation that led to the clip garnering over 4.2 million views on YouTube. "Godless" was also an Official Selection at the 2020 Flickes Rhode Island International Film Festival, and was awarded Festival Favorite at Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in 2020.
Behind the scenes with Camila Mejía Duque – Photography by Daniela Gerdes
The way Mejía Duque manipulates the rhythm within her videos leads viewers to form an emotional attachment with the storyline. Her diligence in filtering through endless hours of raw footage to find those magical character-defining shots helps to perfectly portray authentic personalities in queer films, which can often be misrepresented by the media.
The flirtatious Danish film "Speed Walking," released via QTTV in 2020, explores a young teen's conflicting impulses towards both men and women. Mejía Duque's carefully curated edits helped to break down social stigmas against nonconformist relationships, and encouraged open conversation between young teens around the world about their right to express their desires freely.
"It was very important to me that the film show how genuinely confused these kids were, and how normal it is to explore romantic and sexual feelings in your adolescence," explains Mejía Duque.
"Speed Walking," which has over 3.4 million views on YouTube, reached international acclaim at the Chicago International Film Festival (2020), the Danish Film Awards (2020), and the Bodil Awards in Denmark (2020).
Camila Mejía Duque's unwavering success in curating sensual content which blurs the lines between gender and sexuality, much like her work with QTTV, has helped people around the world to identify with their own sexual orientation. Through her comprehensive film edits, she continues to defy taboos around queer identity and draw focus to an authentic representation of LGBTQ+ culture in media.
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Bible Reading / Book By Book: 1 Kings to Psalms
Day 11 / 1 Kings 17
Chapters 13-16 tell of a series of kings over Israel and Judah. Israel follows Jeroboam, consisting of 10 tribes of the original 12 tribes of Israel, and lives to the north of Jerusalem. Judah follows Rehoboam, consisting of 2 tribes and occupies Jerusalem and the land to the south. God turns against Jeroboam because he chooses to follow other gods. Rehoboam also follows other gods, but God does not turn completely against him because of the promises God had made to David. In chapter 16, Israel gets a new king named Ahab. He is a very powerful king, but also a very evil one. Ahab introduces the worship of Baal. As pointed out earlier, it was believed that Baal was the god of storms. In this time of great evil, God calls Elijah, one of Israel's greatest prophets, into service. By predicting a drought and having it come about just as Elijah said, God is directly challenging Ahab's belief that Baal was the one who controlled the rain.
Causing a drought may seem like punishing Israel for their unfaithfulness, but it really is God reaching out for them to return to him. He couldn't be any more direct in letting them know Baal was not the one to follow. God doesn't punish us either, he disciplines us. Hebrews 12:5-11 tells us God disciplines us because he loves us, and it is for our good. Not everything bad that happens to us is discipline, but when we are headed in a wrong direction, God can use discipline to catch our attention and turn us around.
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Elijah Predicts Drought
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word." 2 The word of the Lord came to him, saying, 3 "Go away from here and turn eastward, and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. 4 It shall be that you will drink of the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to provide for you there." 5 So he went and did according to the word of the Lord, for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. 6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he would drink from the brook. 7 It happened after a while that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land.
8 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 9 "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and stay there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you." 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath, and when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks; and he called to her and said, "Please get me a little water in a jar, that I may drink." 11 As she was going to get it, he called to her and said, "Please bring me a piece of bread in your hand." 12 But she said, "As the Lord your God lives, I have no bread, only a handful of flour in the bowl and a little oil in the jar; and behold, I am gathering a few sticks that I may go in and prepare for me and my son, that we may eat it and die." 13 Then Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go, do as you have said, but make me a little bread cake from it first and bring it out to me, and afterward you may make one for yourself and for your son. 14 For thus says the Lord God of Israel, 'The bowl of flour shall not be exhausted, nor shall the jar of oil be empty, until the day that the Lord sends rain on the face of the earth.'" 15 So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and she and he and her household ate for manydays. 16 The bowl of flour was not exhausted nor did the jar of oil become empty, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke through Elijah.
Elijah Raises the Widow's Son
17 Now it came about after these things that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became sick; and his sickness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. 18 So she said to Elijah, "What do I have to do with you, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my iniquity to remembrance and to put my son to death!" 19 He said to her, "Give me your son." Then he took him from her bosom and carried him up to the upper room where he was living, and laid him on his own bed. 20 He called to the Lord and said, "O Lord my God, have You also brought calamity to the widow with whom I am staying, by causing her son to die?"21 Then he stretched himself upon the child three times, and called to the Lord and said, "O Lord my God, I pray You, let this child's life return to him." 22 The Lordheard the voice of Elijah, and the life of the child returned [p]to him and he revived.23 Elijah took the child and brought him down from the upper room into the house and gave him to his mother; and Elijah said, "See, your son is alive." 24 Then the woman said to Elijah, "Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth."


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Adams Appointed Lumileds' CEO
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2017 — LED developer Lumileds has appointed Mark Adams as its CEO.
Adams most recently served as president of Micron Technology Inc., a manufacturer of advanced memory solutions, from 2012 to 2016.
"I am very excited to join the team at Lumileds and have the support of Philips and Apollo to execute the company's vision," Adams said. "We will build upon Lumileds' robust innovation pipeline, technology leadership and strong customer base to drive Lumileds' future growth."
Between 2008 and 2012, Adams held the position of vice president of worldwide sales at Micron. He also served in executive roles at Lexar Media Inc., Creative Labs Inc. and NCR Corp. Adams currently sits on the board of directors at Cadence Design Systems Inc. and Seagate Technology PLC. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Boston College and his MBA from Harvard University.
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Formally named " United Press Associations " for incorporation and legal purposes, but publicly known and identified as United Press or UP, it was created by the 1907 uniting of three smaller news syndicates by the Midwest newspaper publisher E. W. Scripps.
Formally, most of these people were convicted by NKVD troikas (" triplets ")– special courts martial.
Formally, collective noun forms such as " a group of people " are represented by second-order variables, or by first-order variables standing for sets ( which are well-defined objects in mathematics and logic ).
Formally, a decision problem is P-complete ( complete for the complexity class P ) if it is in P and that every problem in P can be reduced to it by using an appropriate reduction.
Formally, we are given a set of hypotheses and a set of manifestations ; they are related by the domain knowledge, represented by a function that takes as an argument a set of hypotheses and gives as a result the corresponding set of manifestations.
Formally, a transductive support vector machine is defined by the following primal optimization problem:
Formally, DFS is an uninformed search that progresses by expanding the first child node of the search tree that appears and thus going deeper and deeper until a goal node is found, or until it hits a node that has no children.
Formally, powers with positive integer exponents may be defined by the initial condition
Informally, G has the above presentation if it is the " freest group " generated by S subject only to the relations R. Formally, the group G is said to have the above presentation if it is isomorphic to the quotient of a free group on S by the normal subgroup generated by the relations R.
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Formally, the person who directly draws the funds (" the payee ") instructs his or her bank to collect ( i. e., debit ) an amount directly from another's (" the payer's ") bank account designated by the payer and pay those funds into a bank account designated by the payee.
Formally known as the Federal Reserve Wire Network, Fedwire is a Real Time Gross Settlement Funds Transfer system operated by the United States Federal Reserve Banks that enables financial institutions to electronically transfer funds between its more than 9, 289 participants ( as of March 19, 2009 ).
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Formally styled as " Excelentísimo e Ilustrísimo Señor Profesor Doctor Don N, Rector Magnífico de la Universidad de X " ( Most Excellent and Illustrious Lord Professor Doctor Don N, Rector Magnificus of the University of X ), it is an office of high dignity within Spanish society, usually being highly respected.
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In late 1900s the day that of the City was founded is Jakin School is a Private School is Formally Part of Jakin School Board was Grades One through Twelve there is no Football field on this school. In 1966 When Jakin School was Closed were Sent to Blakely-Union Elementary, Junior High, and High School ( which later Became Early County High, Middle, and Elementary School ). while Carver school was built for African-American students grades One through Twelve. although late 1960s when Carver school was closed along with Kestler School was based in Damascus were sent to Washington High & Elementary at Blakely. In addition to small farm agriculture, Jakin's early economic growth resulted from turpentine.
Formally, however, there is an examination board consisting of a candidate's teachers / examiners, the headmaster / headmistress and one external Vorsitzende ( r ) ( head ), usually a high-ranking school official or the head of another school.
Formally trained specialists recognized by the American Dental Association undergo a minimum of 2 – 3 years full-time rigorous education program after dental school graduation.
Formally, however, there is an examination board consisting of a candidate ' s teachers / examiners, the headmaster / headmistress and a Vorsitzende ( r ) ( head ), usually a high-ranking school official or the head of another school.
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Formally and field
Formally, an inner product space is a vector space V over the field together with an inner product, i. e., with a map
; Formally real field
Formally, an analytic function ƒ ( z ) of the real or complex variables z < sub > 1 </ sub >,…, z < sub > n </ sub > is transcendental if z < sub > 1 </ sub >, …, z < sub > n </ sub >, ƒ ( z ) are algebraically independent, i. e., if ƒ is transcendental over the field C ( z < sub > 1 </ sub >, …, z < sub > n </ sub >).
Formally, a coalgebra over a field K is a vector space C over K together with K-linear maps Δ: C → C ⊗ C and ε: C → K such that
Formally, a Hopf algebra is a ( associative and coassociative ) bialgebra H over a field K together with a K-linear map S: H → H ( called the antipode ) such that the following diagram commutes:
Formally, given a vector field v, a vector potential is a vector field A such that
* Formally real field, an algebraic field that has the so-called " real " property
Formally dedicated " as a memorial to the boys that were " on October 30, 1915, Alumni Field and its distinctive " maroon goal-posts on a field of green " were hailed in that evening's edition of the Boston Saturday Evening Transcript as " one of the sights in Boston.
Formally, the 4D light field is defined as radiance along rays in empty space.
Formally, an algebraic function in n variables over the field K is an element of the algebraic closure of the field of rational functions K ( x < sub > 1 </ sub >,..., x < sub > n </ sub >).
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Formally, it is defined as the analytic signal corresponding to the real field.
Formally, we define a bad field as a structure of the form ( K, T ), where K is an algebraically closed field and T is an infinite, proper, distinguished subgroup of K, such that ( K, T ) is of finite Morley rank in its full language.


One of the first books I reviewed on The Simple Dollar was Dave Ramsey's More Than Enough. I found it to be an interesting take on personal finance, as it ties together personal finance and character and personal growth into a single package. While I didn't think that it was the first book you should read if you were in personal finance panic mode, I did recommend it as a worthwhile read.
A few weeks ago, a reader emailed me and suggested that I read what my reader described as a "companion" to More Than Enough, entitled How to Have More Than Enough. My reader suggested that it was a much better read than the first book.
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Many people feel unhappy with big aspects of their life, but they also find change to be stressful. The key thing to remember about any change that you take on in your life is that the end goal of it is to put you in a place where you are no longer unhappy with some aspect of your life. For example, choosing to live a life that involves less spending can be really stressful, but the end goal of it is actually a stress-reducer: freedom from debt and financial worry.
Why do people get into situations where they're unhappy with some aspect of their life? Ramsey's argument is that some basic foundation of their life has failed in some fashion. Ramsey argues that most lives are held up by a series of posts, and when one or more of those posts begin to rot and fall away, the entire structure of our lives begins to fall apart. Thus, the best thing we can do is to constantly shore up those things that we rely on. This chapter focuses a lot on values – the immediate things that we hold true and hold dear in our lives. What are we doing to reinforce those things? Most of the rest of the book focuses on nine more of these "poles" that hold up everyone's life.
Vision refers to knowing where you want to go in life. This ranges from something as simple as what you want to accomplish this week to what you hope to accomplish over your entire life. If you focus on nothing but today, you're going to walk in a rut in your life and never get to any of the places you'd like to go someday. The big key is to just start thinking about it and writing it down. What would you like to have people say about you at your funeral? What has your life meant? What can you do to get there?
Unity simply means doing things with respect to the people around you. So often, it's easy to just do what we want and ignore what others need or want. However, if you focus on listening to the needs of others and incorporating those needs into your daily actions and choices, you're going to find that your entire life flows much better. This goes from things like cleaning out the dishwasher to big things like how to spend a big windfall. The more you listen to the key people in your life and involve them in your major decisions, the easier your life will flow and the more they'll involve you.
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Is the future awash with possibilities or is it something to dread? If you look at the future as something to avoid and to fear, then you'll find that your future is indeed a darker place. A much better approach is to look at one's future as a place for hope and optimism, where the things you want in life are destined to happen. A key part of this equation is to look for the good "what-if"s and chart a path to them, and also look for paths away from the bad "what-if"s.
You need other people in your life. For many people, though, it's a surprise to learn that others need them in their lives. There are people out there who need you to be at your best. At the same time, those people are often the ones who can be there for you when you need help. It's a two way street of support and accountability that can constantly push you on to better things if you let it happen.
Many people are willing to give up at the first obstacle. If you come at your goals with a low intensity, it's going to be very easy to derail you, and any goal that's worth achieving is going to have some obstacles along the path. Instead of letting those challenges derail you, you've got to focus hard on those challenges and overcome them. For example, if you're watching your weight, instead of eating that delicious piece of pie, you've got to have the intensity and content of character to push it aside.
On the flip side of intensity is diligence – the ability to stick with something through thick and thin. It's easy to ramp up the intensity in challenging moments, but it is diligence that will get you through the plateaus and the valleys where success seems far off. For example, intensity will get you through Thanksgiving dinner without gaining five pounds, but diligence will keep you from eating 500 calories a day more than you should and slowly gaining weight. It's a focus for the long term.
Hand in hand with diligence is patience. Most goals don't happen overnight. Many goals don't happen in a year. In the society we live in today, it's easy to have a mindset that you need results now and if they don't immediately happen, something's wrong. That mindset will keep you from achieving great things because it will cause you to abandon goals before you can possibly achieve them. Patience is an essential key for building a great life.
It's easy to fall into a mindset where you want what others have. It can be a very pernicious mindset to crawl out of, too. The key to success is to simply be happy with the things you have, even when you could have other things if you were willing to sacrifice some of your goals. Without goals, it's easy to fall into a trap of keeping up with the Joneses and never being truly content with what you have.
When we are scared or when we don't feel confident about our lives, we tend to clench our fists and hold on to what we have. A big step towards being happy with our lives is a willingness to let go of that tight grip and give of ourselves to others, not just in the form of money, but in the form of time and talent and energy. By doing this, we can begin to see that the bounty of gifts we have is actually more than enough.
Is How to Have More Than Enough Worth Reading?
This book is actually very much like More Than Enough except with some additional workbook elements added in. I compared the two books side by side and found that there really wasn't very much material at all cut from the original book. Instead, this version mostly just benefits from the direct addition of workbook materials.
If you're just looking for a book that focuses on character and personal growth and how it relates to personal finance, either How to Have More Than Enough or More Than Enough will suffice. However, I think I would give this one the edge because, due to the workbook elements, it provides just a little bit more push for you to actually start evaluating your life and making positive changes and some more food for thought about living a values-oriented life.
Check out additional reviews and notes of How to Have More Than Enough on Amazon.com.


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Setting[ edit ] The story has a confused setting. While ostensibly set in the early eighteenth century, [7] there are references to the Napoleonic Wars and other indicators that the story is contemporary to the time of its writing in the mid-nineteenth century. Varney's adventures also occur in various locations including London , Bath , Winchester , Naples and Venice. Human characters[ edit ] The plot concerns the troubles that Sir Francis Varney inflicts upon the Bannerworths, a formerly wealthy family driven to ruin by their recently deceased father. George is never mentioned after the thirty-sixth chapter. A family friend, Mr Marchdale, lives with the Bannerworths in early chapters. The character of Varney[ edit ] Though the earliest chapters give the standard motives of blood sustenance for Varney's actions toward the family, later ones suggest that Varney is motivated by monetary interests.
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This sub-plot parallels the earlier story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and film adaptations which introduce electricity as Dr Frankenstein's means of creating the monster. Legacy[ edit ] Scholars like A. The makers of Marvel Comics were also influenced by this story.
In the Marvel Universe , "Varnae" is the name of the first vampire, created by the people of Atlantis before it sank. Varney is named after the original Varney the Vampire and spends his nights sleeping in a coffin.
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He appears in the episode "Bad Blood", and treats Dracula after he is poisoned by a rare blood type. In the sixth episode of the TV series Penny Dreadful , Abraham Van Helsing gives a copy of Varney the Vampire to Victor Frankenstein , explaining that the story is more truth than fiction and that the mysterious creature the series' characters are pursuing is a vampire.
However, it serves as a plot device because Dickens is known to have been inspired by gothic literature. Varney bears a strong resemblance to a portrait in Bannerworth Hall, and the implication throughout is that he is actually Marmaduke Bannerworth or Sir Runnagate Bannerworth; the names are confused throughout the story , but that connection is never clarified.
He is portrayed as loathing his condition, and at one point he turns Clara Crofton, a member of another family he terrorizes, into a vampire for revenge. Over the course of the book, Varney is presented with increasing sympathy as a victim of circumstances. He tries to save himself, but is unable to do so.
He ultimately commits suicide by throwing himself into Mount Vesuvius , after having left a written account of his origin with a sympathetic priest. This afforded the author a variety of origin stories. In one of these, a medical student named Dr Chillingworth applies galvanism to Varney's hanged corpse and revives him. This sub-plot parallels the earlier story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and film adaptations which introduce electricity as Dr Frankenstein's means of creating the monster.
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Scholars like A. Varney has fangs, leaves two puncture wounds on the necks of his victims, comes through a window to attack a sleeping maiden, has hypnotic powers, and has superhuman strength. This is also the first example of the "sympathetic vampire," a vampire who despises his condition but is nonetheless a slave to it.
The makers of Marvel Comics were also influenced by this story. In the Marvel Universe , "Varnae" is the name of the first vampire, created by the people of Atlantis before it sank.
Varney is named after the original Varney the Vampire and spends his nights sleeping in a coffin. Dr Gabor Varney appears in an episode of the Canadian television show Dracula: The Series , played by Sam Malkin. He appears in the episode "Bad Blood", and treats Dracula after he is poisoned by a rare blood type.
In the sixth episode of the TV series Penny Dreadful , Abraham Van Helsing gives a copy of Varney the Vampire to Victor Frankenstein , explaining that the story is more truth than fiction and that the mysterious creature the series' characters are pursuing is a vampire. Varney is one of the main characters in Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw However, it serves as a plot device because Dickens is known to have been inspired by gothic literature [16].
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Like the ominous calm which precedes some more than usually terrific outbreak of the elements, they seem to have paused even in their ordinary fluctuations, to gather a terrific strength for the great effort. A faint peal of thunder now comes from far off.
Like a signal gun for the battle of the winds to begin, it appeared to awaken them from their lethargy, and one awful, warring hurricane swept over a whole city, producing more devastation in the four or five minutes it lasted, than would a half century of ordinary phenomena. The Mysteries of London by George W. But wherefore specify crime and vice by their real names, since in this city of which we speak they are absorbed in the multi-significant words — WEALTH and POVERTY … From this city of strange contrasts branch off two roads, leading to two points totally distinct the one from the other.
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One winds its tortuous way through all the noisome dens of crime, chicanery, dissipation, and voluptuousness: the other meanders amidst rugged rocks and wearisome acclivities, it is true, but on the wayside are the resting-places of rectitude and virtue.
Along those roads two youths are journeying.
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They have started from the same point; but one pursues the former path, and the other the latter. Both come from the city of fearful contrasts; and both follow the wheels of fortune in different directions.
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Calls have been made for a new community sports hall in Portlaoise in a Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy plan.
The Laois County Council Strategic Policy Committee put forward a draft plan in Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy which was discussed at the latest full county council meeting.
In it, there was feedback from a consultation process carried out on sport in the county.
This consultation process also mentioned that a basketball centre of excellence should be established in the county.
One of the groups who feel that a sports centre is badly needed in the Portlaoise Panthers basketball club.
Councillors Caroline Dwane Stanley, Catherine Fitzgerald and John Joe Fennelly mentioned that the Panthers setup in particular needed a sports base of their own.
Speaking to LaoisToday, Portlaoise Panthers have said that they have reached their capacity in their current setup in St Mary's Hall.
For the Panthers, a new space is much sought after – given the 1,750 hours of training and competitive games they organise for their teams during the winter months.
"We hope that sports and leisure facilities are given the priority that is warranted in this plan. Investment in sport, particularly a year-round all-weather sport makes sense on so many levels.
"At Portlaoise Panthers, we have reached capacity in terms of the basketball court that we rent in St Marys. We have more players and more teams than the hours that are available.
"Portlaoise Panthers have 27 teams including Senior, Juvenile teams age 10 to 18 and Academy players aged from four up to seven years old.
"We have active and expanding membership of 400 players, coaches and management and a very large network of parents and supporters.
We successfully deliver 1,750 hours of training and competitive games for our teams during the winter months. In partnership with local bodies we facilitate basketball activities for over 1000 school kids from 19 local schools.
Portlaoise Panthers also said that they have had to turn people away because they have reached maximum capacity.
"We have players aged from five to over 50, from juvenile level to Irish International level and many more potential players that we now cannot cater for.
"We hire court time from St Mary's Hall which is shared with several other sports and activities. We have to hire other halls because we cannot obtain enough hours in St Mary's and we have reached the limit in capacity.
"We are constantly receiving enquiries from parents and children wanting to join and will be reluctantly forced to turn these away.
While praising the facilities in St Mary's Hall, vice-chairman Mark Bartley said that as the share other local groups, they feel that they need their own place to hold enough training and matches.
In terms of what they would like to see happen, Portlaoise Panthers are hoping for a setup fit for international standards.
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We picked up these lanterns from Michaels, and bought cheap scrapbook paper for the butterflies. The butterfly pattern was downloaded from MarthStewart.com.
We placed these on the tables for a sweet breath freshener.
To make the entrance a little more magical, we had bubbles coming out of the cat door onto the walkway to our yard. We dressed up the door and floor more with rose petals, tiki torches from the dollar store, and mint.
For a fun game, we made insult cards with the use of an online Shakespeare Insult Generator. Whenever you heard somebody say the word "mask", you gave them an insult card.
We gave away a copy of "Midsummer Night's Dream" in the gift bags.


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namespace stratum {
namespace test_utils {
namespace p4_proto_builders {

// Support class to build a P4ControlTableRef message from inputs or an existing
// table's preamble. The P4ControlTableRef is used to generate Apply statements
// and Hit conditions in a P4ControlBlock.
class P4ControlTableRefBuilder {
 public:
  // Construct an empty table.
  P4ControlTableRefBuilder() : reference_() {}
  // Construct a table reference with the ID & name of a table.
  explicit P4ControlTableRefBuilder(const ::p4::config::v1::Preamble& preamble)
      : reference_() {
    reference_.set_table_id(preamble.id());
    reference_.set_table_name(preamble.name());
  }

  // Construct a table reference with the ID & name of a table.
  explicit P4ControlTableRefBuilder(const ::p4::config::v1::Table& table)
      : P4ControlTableRefBuilder(table.preamble()) {}

  // Construct a table reference with the ID & name of a table and a provided
  // stage.
  explicit P4ControlTableRefBuilder(const ::p4::config::v1::Preamble& preamble,
                                    P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage)
      : P4ControlTableRefBuilder(preamble) {
    reference_.set_pipeline_stage(stage);
  }

  // Construct a table reference with the ID & name of a table and a provided
  // stage
  explicit P4ControlTableRefBuilder(const ::p4::config::v1::Table& table,
                                    P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage)
      : P4ControlTableRefBuilder(table.preamble(), stage) {}

  // Set the ID of this table reference.
  P4ControlTableRefBuilder& Id(int table_id) {
    reference_.set_table_id(table_id);
    return *this;
  }
  // Set the name of this table reference.
  P4ControlTableRefBuilder& Name(const std::string& table_name) {
    reference_.set_table_name(table_name);
    return *this;
  }
  // Set the stage of this table reference.
  P4ControlTableRefBuilder& Stage(P4Annotation::PipelineStage table_stage) {
    reference_.set_pipeline_stage(table_stage);
    return *this;
  }
  // Return this table reference.
  const hal::P4ControlTableRef& Build() const { return reference_; }

 private:
  hal::P4ControlTableRef reference_;
};

// Support class to build a P4ControlStatement rooted at an on-table-hit
// condition. The P4ControlStatement will have a P4IfStatement with a Hit
// condition.
class HitBuilder {
 public:
  HitBuilder() : on_hit_(false), use_false_(false) {}

  // Builds and returns the P4ControlStatement based on the state of this
  // builder.
  hal::P4ControlStatement Build();

  // Creates an on-table-miss condition for the control block.
  HitBuilder& OnMiss(hal::P4ControlTableRef table) {
    condition_ = std::move(table);
    on_hit_ = false;
    return *this;
  }

  // Creates an on-table-hit condition for the control block.
  HitBuilder& OnHit(hal::P4ControlTableRef table) {
    condition_ = std::move(table);
    on_hit_ = true;
    return *this;
  }

  // Put the condition in the false block instead of the true block. This
  // inverts the condition (e.g. OnHit will produce !hit.false).
  HitBuilder& UseFalse() {
    use_false_ = true;
    return *this;
  }

  // Sets the control block to execute when the condition is met.
  HitBuilder& ControlBlock(hal::P4ControlBlock block) {
    control_block_ = std::move(block);
    return *this;
  }

  // Adds an action to the execution control block.
  HitBuilder& Do(hal::P4ControlStatement statement) {
    *control_block_.add_statements() = std::move(statement);
    return *this;
  }

  // Appends statements in a control block to the execution control block.
  HitBuilder& Do(const hal::P4ControlBlock& block) {
    control_block_.mutable_statements()->MergeFrom(block.statements());
    return *this;
  }

 private:
  bool on_hit_;     // Whether the action should be conditional on hit or miss.
  bool use_false_;  // Whether to invert the conditions with the not_operator.
  hal::P4ControlTableRef condition_;   // The table for the hit condition.
  hal::P4ControlBlock control_block_;  // The control block to apply.
};

// Support class for build a P4ControlStatement with a root is_valid
// condition.
class IsValidBuilder {
 public:
  IsValidBuilder()
      : use_not_(false),
        header_type_(P4HeaderType::P4_HEADER_UNKNOWN),
        valid_control_block_(),
        invalid_control_block_() {}

  // Builds and returns the P4ControlStatement based on the state of this
  // builder.
  hal::P4ControlStatement Build();

  // Sets the header type for the is_valid condition.
  IsValidBuilder& Header(P4HeaderType header_type) {
    header_type_ = header_type;
    return *this;
  }

  // Sets the control block to apply when the condition is valid.
  IsValidBuilder& ValidControlBlock(hal::P4ControlBlock block) {
    valid_control_block_ = std::move(block);
    return *this;
  }

  // Sets the control block to apply when the condition is not valid.
  IsValidBuilder& InvalidControlBlock(hal::P4ControlBlock block) {
    invalid_control_block_ = std::move(block);
    return *this;
  }

  // Append an action to the valid control block.
  IsValidBuilder& DoIfValid(hal::P4ControlStatement statement) {
    *valid_control_block_.add_statements() = std::move(statement);
    return *this;
  }

  // Appends actions to apply when the condition is valid.
  IsValidBuilder& DoIfValid(const hal::P4ControlBlock& block) {
    valid_control_block_.mutable_statements()->MergeFrom(block.statements());
    return *this;
  }

  // Append an action to the invalid control block.
  IsValidBuilder& DoIfInvalid(hal::P4ControlStatement statement) {
    *invalid_control_block_.add_statements() = std::move(statement);
    return *this;
  }

  // Appends actions to apply when the condition is not valid.
  IsValidBuilder& DoIfInvalid(const hal::P4ControlBlock& block) {
    invalid_control_block_.mutable_statements()->MergeFrom(block.statements());
    return *this;
  }

  // Puts the valid condition in the false block and the invalid condition in
  // the true block. Sets condition.not_operator to true.
  IsValidBuilder& UseNot() {
    use_not_ = true;
    return *this;
  }

 private:
  bool use_not_;  // set condition.not_operator() and swap true/false blocks.
  P4HeaderType header_type_;  // Header type used in the is_valid check.
  hal::P4ControlBlock valid_control_block_;    // Block applied when valid.
  hal::P4ControlBlock invalid_control_block_;  // Block applied when invalid.
};

// Build and return a default table based on an ID and optional stage.
inline hal::P4ControlTableRef Table(
    int id, P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage = P4Annotation::INGRESS_ACL) {
  P4ControlTableRefBuilder builder;
  return builder.Id(id).Name(absl::StrCat("table_", id)).Stage(stage).Build();
}

// Build and return a P4ControlStatement that applies a default table based on
// an ID and optional stage.
inline hal::P4ControlStatement ApplyTable(
    int id, P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage = P4Annotation::INGRESS_ACL) {
  hal::P4ControlStatement statement;
  *statement.mutable_apply() = Table(id, stage);
  return statement;
}

// Build and return a P4ControlStatement that applies a default table based on
// an ID and optional stage.
inline hal::P4ControlStatement ApplyTable(
    const ::p4::config::v1::Table& table,
    P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage = P4Annotation::INGRESS_ACL) {
  hal::P4ControlStatement statement;
  *statement.mutable_apply() = P4ControlTableRefBuilder(table, stage).Build();
  return statement;
}

// Build and return a P4ControlStatement that applies a default table based on
// an ID and optional stage.
inline hal::P4ControlStatement ApplyTable(
    const ::p4::config::v1::Preamble& preamble,
    P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage = P4Annotation::INGRESS_ACL) {
  hal::P4ControlStatement statement;
  *statement.mutable_apply() =
      P4ControlTableRefBuilder(preamble, stage).Build();
  return statement;
}

// This function returns a P4ControlBlock that applies a set of tables nested
// under each other in order. 3-table example:
// apply tables[0]
// if not hit tables[0]:
//   apply tables[1]
//   if not hit tables[1]:
//     apply tables[2]
hal::P4ControlBlock ApplyNested(std::vector<hal::P4ControlTableRef> tables);
hal::P4ControlBlock ApplyNested(std::vector<::p4::config::v1::Table> tables,
                                P4Annotation::PipelineStage stage);

}  // namespace p4_proto_builders
}  // namespace test_utils
}  // namespace stratum

#endif  // STRATUM_LIB_TEST_UTILS_P4_PROTO_BUILDERS_H_


Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after 2 days. I had more people come screaming up to my house than ever. Great stories. But two things made me take it down. First, the cops advised me that it would cause traffic accidents as they almost wrecked when they drove by. Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn't realize it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy). By the way, she was one of many people who attempted to do that. My yard couldn't take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where people literally drove up my yard.
So it was fun while it lasted! Merry Christmas!
My hubby wants to do this next year!?!
Have an awesome weekend y'all and get that last minute Christmas shopping done!
I'm all about sick and twisted! Really - is there ANY other kind of humour?
I posted today about some pranks that my husband and I have done. Someone pointed me to your posting.
Have a great day! I'll be back.
Too funny! Just think, now when someone really needs help those kind folks will think it's another trick. :) I love your sense of humor.
hahahaha, Love it. Maybe if you dress him as Santa ,they might "Get it "
I agree with Lynn (above) that people WOULD get it if this stuffed guy was dressed as Santa. I did get a good laugh from this!!
Hi Emily, i love your web site! The little nurse in the family looks just like you, i'll be checking back periodically, all the best to you and yours in 2010.
Hahaha! That's great! What a wonderful design! Anyways he is wearing red and that's the motiff of Christmas.


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The Whisperer's Game
by Donato Carrisi
ON SALE: 7th July 2022
Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Crime & Mystery
Ten years after the debut of the international bestseller The Whisperer, the challenge begins again.
The phone call to the police arrives at dusk from an isolated farmhouse, fifty miles from the city. A terrified woman's voice pleads for help. But a violent storm rages in the area and the first available patrol only succeeds in reaching her hours later. It is too late. Something perturbing has happened, something which leaves the investigators in the dark.
Just one person is able to reveal the message hidden behind this act of evil, but this person is no longer a policeman. She left her work as a missing persons investigator and withdrew from society to live an isolated existence beside a lake; her daughter Alice her only companion. Even so, when she is called upon to help with this case, Mila Vasquez cannot shirk her duty. The investigation involves her closely . . . more than she could ever believe.
It is a game and it has only just started.
Because he is always a step ahead.


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3 Great Falls love stories: Couples share their secrets
Story by Amy Grisak
Straight out of a novel
The basement in the library doesn't typically scream romance, but for a couple of bibliophiles, it's the natural place to meet. The unlikely meeting at a writers group brought Jamie and Leesha Ford together as if written by fate.
Jamie Ford, author of the New York Times best-seller "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," was working on the book at the time, and as any serious author, he sought input from fellow writers.
He went just a couple of times, including what should've been the festive Christmas party, which is also when Leesha decided to venture back to the group after an 18-month hiatus.
"We both showed up, but we didn't talk to each other," Jamie said.
Instead of upbeat and positive readings, both slanted toward deeper material. Jamie read a heartbreaking section of "Hotel" where wedding albums and cherished mementos of the Japanese Americans were burned for their own protection, correlating with the underlying disintegration of his own first marriage.
Leesha came to the group to read a letter to her children about removing her wedding ring after the unexpected passing of her husband several months prior.
Fa, la, la, la, la.
"You killed the party," Jamie said. But the depth of feeling resonated with each other.
If the stars were aligned differently, that would have been the end of the story. But one evening there was an open mic reading at Hastings, and everyone in the group, except Leesha, planned to go.
"I worked at the hospital," she said. "It was the first shift after my husband died."
She was ready to go to work when the hospital called to let her know they didn't need her that night.
"I was dressed, had child care and had makeup on," she said, so she decided to head to Hastings.
As she walked into the packed store, noticing all of the people she didn't know, her first thought was to cruise out of there until Jamie spotted her.
Sitting in the front row, he boldly waved her over, indicating she could sit next to him.
"We stayed, and we read, and listened to poetry," Jamie said.
"Everyone else kind of left, and we talked until they vacuumed under our feet," Leesha said.
"We did triage on each other's broken hearts," he added.
Leesha also learned he had finished "Hotel," yet needed a fresh set of eyes to read and comment on it. She was more than willing, so he gave her a section of the book.
It was a blood bath.
Trained to be brutal with edits, Leesha didn't spare the red pen.
"You were really honest," Jamie said. "Now we call it attractively crass. It was exactly what I needed."
There are few people who are privileged to glimpse into their future spouse's heart through his writing. Despite holding the critic's pen, Leesha recognized Jamie within the pages, deepening their relationship. By March they were an item.
Yet it wasn't completely smooth sailing for this literary couple. Leesha's friends, who were concerned about this writer (read: potential, mooching slacker) boyfriend, stepped in to make sure he was legit.
"They were these super-protective nurses," Jamie said.
They sat him down for an old-fashioned interrogation at Burger King one day, grilling him on his intentions concerning their dear friend. Fortunately for everyone, he passed.
After surviving the inquisition, Leesha and Jamie's story went full circle. The following year found them back at Hastings.
"One year later, I proposed at open mic night," Jamie said. "It was another packed house." He had it all set up with family and friends waiting, out of sight, in the aisles, and was anxious to step up.
But Leesha wanted to go first.
"Then you read this super sweet thing about meeting me," Jamie said.
"It was epically all about you," she said.
"Then I got up, and it was hard because I didn't know she was going to top it," he said.
He reached in his pocket, wandered over to her, and said, "If you're not busy for the rest of your life, would you mind spending it with me?"
"As soon as he started, family came out of the aisles," she said. Emotions overflowed.
They look back at the possible "what ifs," since having the pieces come together as they did wasn't a statistical probability. But writers don't do statistics, and there's not much that can be done with Eros' arrows start flying.
"It's a magical life," Leesha said.
There's nothing that catches the attention of a young fella like a black eye.
Tyson Hajek knew the then-Laura Doughty as one of the friendly faces behind the counter at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks headquarters when he went in to purchase a license, and he thought there was a good chance she might be single. Laura was sporting a shiner she received playing basketball.
"Well, the first time we hung out, I'm not sure if it was an official date — we went to dinner at the American Bar," Laura said.
"We kept it casual," Tyson added.
Tyson soon confirmed that indeed she was single, and both discovered that they shared a lot of similar interests, as well as the enthusiasm to try new activities.
And although this was a first opportunity to sit down and talk, in reality they actually knew each other since first grade.
"We went to Valley View," said Laura, although throughout the remainder of middle school and high school, they were in different classes. She said their first-grade teacher even sent them a photo of their class for their wedding in June 2014.
Their strength as a couple derives from their varied interests.
"I think we have common interests, but both of us are open to trying new things, too," Laura said. "I always trust him. He hasn't gotten me killed yet."
One of their first dates was fishing in the Sluice Boxes. It was the first time Tyson saw Laura catch a fish, and he asked if they should keep it.
"She beat it against the rock," he said, indicating the answer was "yes" and this is how she slowed them down. It was obvious this girl doesn't mess around.
Their interests grow as they experience what the other enjoys.
"I had never been downhill skiing in my life," Laura said. Even when she took a big spill, and sat and cried for a couple of minutes before regaining her composure and her legs, she was willing to keep after it.
"I was so proud of her," Tyson said.
She's also taken an interest in the beautiful water we have in our area. Laura said they never did much for lake or river activities growing up since her mother was apprehensive of the water.
"I was scared of the water, too," she said. "Now I'm comfortable." She thinks he's a little crazy for jumping into the Missouri River, but admires his confidence.
She's even picked up rowing. Tyson teases her that she will hit the only other boat or rock in the river, but she enjoys the activity and challenge.
Tyson is also trying activities that never crossed his radar. Laura plays City League basketball, and although Tyson never watched women's basketball in his life, now he attends all of her games.
"She's my favorite player," he teased.
And it's pretty much nonstop in the Hajek household.
"We don't have cable or Internet at our house so we're always doing stuff outside. I don't think we ever rest," Laura said as she laughed.
This includes being involved in each other's families. Both Laura and Tyson come from close families whose parents have been married for decades. And the wonderful part is both of their parents enjoy the company of the other couple. It makes for a bigger and stronger family.
"They're willing to do anything for us," said Tyson. And whether it's a normal weekend, or the holiday season, they are able to involve their families as much as they like.
"But we still make times for ourselves, too," Laura said. "I think we got it figured it."
Married for more than a year, Laura and Tyson are constructing a solid foundation of laughter, adventure, and trust to build a long and happy marriage.
"We get along so well because we're best friends," Tyson said.
Conscientious dedication
Marriage isn't for the faint of heart. Couples who've been blessed to be married for decades are the first to stress the conscious effort it requires to maintain a healthy relationship. But when couples model this dedication, they are examples for us all.
Sometimes the first time you met your spouse goes way back. Chuck and Sheryl Hopkins were in the same Sunday school classes at Our Savior's Lutheran Church during their childhoods.
Sheryl said when they were kids he always said he was related to the Hopkins on the Mayflower.
"That impressed me," she said. "We actually started dating our senior year."
Sheryl worked in the fashion department at Montgomery Ward, so one day Chuck brought a friend with him to work up the courage to ask her out.
"We went to see 'The Sunshine Boys' (with Walter Matthau and George Burns). And that was it," she said.
Early in the marriage they clicked. With big families on both sides, activities were frequent and fun. Weekends with their two daughters, Rachel and Corrie, might find them camping, riding motorcycles, snowmobiling or heading out in the Jeep, which Chuck had before they were married and enjoys to this day.
"When our kids were young, we did all of that," she said.
Then they hit a bump, or rather a rock wall.
"We built a house. It was a huge undertaking," Sheryl said. And when she says they built it, she means it. They literally picked the rock they used in the home, and Chuck spent an enormous amount of time and effort working on the home.
"Everything started to unravel," she said pointing out that it wasn't some earth-shattering event that shook their world, but it was just as devastating to their relationship.
"People work out the big things," she said, but it's the insidious little things, like how you use the toothpaste, which eat away at relationships day after day.
Sheryl focused on what she thought she had to do to keep the girls and the household going, while Chuck was left working.
"We came to a point where something had to change," she said.
Change came quietly, yet with deep determination. They sought counseling for quite some time, and at one point Chuck made a decision that would change their lives.
"It was time to apply everything (I knew I should do). One day I came home and decided I would make every effort," Church said. "I had to make the change in myself, and in my mind and in my heart."
That was the turning point, and over a couple of years, the couple brought their relationship back to solid ground.
"It was like the Lord become part of that road together, and we just went forward," Chuck said. "We changed our priority to be more involved in our church. We took every marriage class and every opportunity on how to make our marriage better. And still do."
Despite busy schedules, they purposefully make a point to spend time together, whether it's going out for a nice dinner or going for a ride along the river on their Harley Davidson motorcycle. The purpose is to relax, spend time together and build memories.
Through these ups and downs of decades of marriage, Chuck and Sheryl put the advice they were given into practice, and willingly pass along this practical knowledge to others.
"You can only change yourself," Chuck said. While you may never be able to change your spouse's behavior, you can change the way you react to it.
"Marriage isn't 50-50; it's 100-100. You have to apply your whole self. You got to be all in. Make your marriage a priority. Know what pleases your spouse and do it," he added.
"You just can't give up," Sheryl said. "Do all that you can. People give up too early."
The effort during the most difficult time in their marriage, as well as focusing on maintaining their day-to-day connection, was well worth the work. It demonstrated that a dire situation can be turned around.
"It was a huge testament to our girls," Chuck said.


We got to Phnom Penh in the evening. We left our bags at a backpacker's hostel, where we would spend the night. Then, went ahead to have dinner.
There were a lot of restaurants and, ideally, we would've wanted to enjoy the Khmer food. But, because we weren't ready for the city crowd that evening, given that we just came from Siem Reap that provided a more laid back vibe, we chose to eat at Camory Cafe Restaurant & Bar, a French restaurant that had steak and wine instead.
We enjoyed the night recapping what had transpired, so far. It was my first time to travel out of the country with this group and it was awesome. To be honest, I'm not used to travelling like a tourist. It's true that, in the Philippines, I go to tourist spots but I also spend most of my time in coffee shops, restaurants, and homes, where I could enjoy the ambiance and the conversations with the people I'm with. So, this trip was quite new for me. But, because of who I was travelling with, I was having a superb time.


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Yay or Nay: Rast RFC
Posted on June 3, 2014 by Blockhead
A reader put me on to this guy a few weeks back and, since then, a few more friends I grew up with have alerted me to him.
This is an interesting one. Rast is a dude from Downtown Manhattan who started the Graffiti crew/gang RFC that was very prevalent during my years growing up in Greenwich Village. In fact, I'm fairly certain one of these times I got robbed, it was by a few of their members. I could be wrong about that but I do vaguely recall that name being thrown around during the mugging. Whatever the case, that crew definitely had a name for itself in downtown Manhattan. While , looking at him, Rast's face doesn't ring a bell, a friend reminded me of the one time he came to my house and allegedly stole a bunch of coin rolls I had wrapped up , ready to be taken to the bank. I say allegedly cause I honestly don't remember it but it's certainly possible cause I think I bought weed off him and you never know. Whatever the case, he was around. Flash forward to 2014 (this is basically 20 years later) and I find out he's now rapping and writing. His stories are pretty nuts. If you got time, I highly suggest you read this:
http://massappeal.com/rast-rfc-running-from-cops-a-hip-hop-odyssey/
I gotta say, being from that area , during that era, I feel as though he paints a picture of the village as a war zone. I'd argue that it wasn't anything like that but, hey, I also wasn't doing dirt back then. I also knew to avoid the corners that he hung on so maybe that's part of it too. Walking by the West 3rd street Mcdonald's in 1993 was definitely a terrible life choice for anyone who wanted to keep their wallets/hats/sneakers.
Anyway, turns out he's got an album
http://www.audiomack.com/album/nahright/across-west-3rd-street
Now, at first listen, I definitely felt it was some home made demo steeze cause…well, it is. The vocals sound recorded on lap top speakers and the beats, while actually kinda dope, seem firmly planted in 1990. That's not a bad thing cause that's pretty much my favorite era of hip hop but I could see those two things bothering younger listeners.
As for the rapping, on first listen, he sounded sloppy. That's partially the recording though. He also sings. A lot. But not on some Brian Mcknight shit. He's very reminiscent of early 50 Cent. The more I listened, it all started clicking for me. This is some serious DIY shit done for no other reason but to vent and be heard. He's a former thug with lots of stories to tell. Sure, it's a little weird to speak of downtown like he does , after all, it was a somewhat affluent area filled with artists and yuppies in the early 90's (the artists have since left). But, I suppose , the way he lived down here dictated how he saw it.
I kinda expect most of you to not like this. Mostly cause you guys have proven to not be into thuggy shit , as well as the recording quality might not be up to snuff for all you dicks that complain about bit rates. But I think you should give him a chance cause, if nothing else, this guy delivers a clear snap shot into a very particular time in place in NYC history. One I can honestly say no rapper has ever really touched on.
So, what do you think? (you can pick more than one choice)
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12 thoughts on "Yay or Nay: Rast RFC"
Derrr Ummm on June 3, 2014 at 11:44 am said:
He almost sounds like DOOM…
defjr on June 3, 2014 at 12:34 pm said:
I'd like to hear something a little better produced from this guy.
Blockhead on June 3, 2014 at 1:27 pm said:
I feel you. A general better mix would improve it greatly but there is something kinda awesome about how lo-fi the whole thing is.
Silimar on June 3, 2014 at 6:49 pm said:
He's not awsome but not mediocre either. Maybe he need a little more energy
I think that's his style though. But i guess you'd classify him as "decent" then, right?
Rudy on June 4, 2014 at 3:35 am said:
i kind of like the way the recording sounds, hes got a good style and i definitly think its worth another listen. but maybe if he had better production he would probably sound even better. i do have to say tho, this is much better than that guy you posted of the kid with the face tattoo's, i think his name was stitches or something
Blockhead on June 4, 2014 at 8:21 am said:
Umm…yeah. Stitches is a joke. This is actual rap. The "yay and nay" column and the "this week in ridiculous rap" column are two very separate things.
BHC on June 4, 2014 at 5:11 pm said:
The Good, The Bad and Me was my favorite. That sample and the hook were good choices and it could definitely be further developed into a real solid track.
Anonymous on June 5, 2014 at 8:27 am said:
You should reach out to this guy about doing a song together. Who knows, maybe you'll even get those coins back!
a concerned citizen on June 5, 2014 at 5:34 pm said:
Man that is a cool story, I'm not even done reading it yet. but on another note I love the justifications that some of these guys use when telling their war stories. im at the part where he gets his face cut up and he says "The truth is, I didn't deserve this. Nor did that innocent young girl, but it happened."
Anyone else think thats a fucked up way to think? dude is going around robbing everyone he can and shooting guns even at his own brother and he doesn't deserve to get cut? I don't hate the guy or anything just wanted to point that out.. anyone else think that's pretty screwed up? i see a lot of ex criminal types saying shit like that too, downplaying just how guilty they actually were. i think that perpetuates a lot of this stuff. people get this attitude that's like "well the world fucked me over so now I'm justified in fucking everyone else over too"
good story besides that though
Rast RFC on June 6, 2014 at 8:23 pm said:
I agree, I should have edited the part where I said "I didn't deserve this" because the main reason placed the segment with my brother right before the cutting incident, and the reason that passage is called "Karma Strikes," is because I feel that I did deserve what happened. I definitely misled the readers off my intended literary path with the "deserve this' statement.
Thanks for reading it.
-Rast
cocotaso on June 8, 2014 at 10:07 am said:
your old droog.


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Has The Mythical City of Atlantis Finally Been Found After More Than 3,000 Years?
No one knows if the lost city of Atlantis existed, so why does Greece have a museum dedicated to it?
M.A. Beckley
Credit: Smarthistory/YouTube
Near the Aegean sea, nestled among narrow, winding roads and tourist shops, sits the Lost Atlantis Experience – a museum in Santorini, Greece. People have told legends of Atlantis for centuries, but no one knows its location or whether it actually existed. As a result, this mystery begs the question, why is there an Atlantis museum in Greece?
A Brief History of Atlantis
The city of Atlantis was first mentioned around 360 B.C.E. by Plato in his famous text, The Republic. Ever since, people have searched far and wide for this utopian city even though it was mentioned in writing by one philosopher and potentially used only as a fictional allegory. In short, we do not have any actual evidence of this civilization's existence.
However, researchers believe in several possible locations of this mythical city. For example, some suggest that Atlantis could have been located off the coast of America and Antarctica. Also, in 2011, archeologists discovered an entire city underwater off the coast of Spain, believing that this could have been Atlantis as well.
Why is an Atlantis Museum Located in Santorini?
Researchers have recently claimed that Plato's legendary civilization could have been located on the modern-day Greek island of Santorini. Over the past 3,000 years, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, possibly large enough to wipe out entire civilizations, have battered the island. According to the Greek Reporter:
"Findings, including those made in 2020, show objects of exquisite artistry found in the area referred to as Akrotiri on Santorini; Akrotiri may indeed be the location of the ancient Atlantis."
Akrotiri ruins in Santorini, Greece Credit: Smarthistory/YouTube
Some of these artifacts found in Akrotiri include well-preserved frescoes. An elaborate one containing vibrant colors and a floral design is depicted below. Click here to view a full video on YouTube and learn more about the ash-buried Akrotiri ruins.
Following this claim, Santorini's Atlantis museum has used this opportunity to educate and entertain tourists since 2020. Giannis, an employee of the museum, described the impact of the Atlantis museum on Santorini's culture and tourism. He said, "Since I've worked here, quite a few people have visited. There are two or three more museums in Santorini, but this is something different and fun for families." A patron of the museum posted about his experience on his Instagram account. See below for more details.
A post shared by Nick Hanna (@nickhannacomedian)
So, Did Atlantis Actually Exist?
This question is more complex than one would think. Historians have believed that several cities, such as Troy, were fictional, only to unearth their evidence later. In his article "Where is the Lost City of Atlantis – and Does it Even Exist," Geoffrey Giller firmly believes that Plato fabricated the story of Atlantis for his own purposes. However, when Giannis was asked his opinion on Atlantis's existence, he said:
"I think the most important part is the philosophy of Plato. He probably added mythological elements, but an actual society may have existed. The legend says that the people (of Atlantis) were arrogant, so the god Poseidon wiped them out. The most important part is the lesson we can learn from it."
Perhaps an elaborate, utopian civilization did exist only to be destroyed by a volcano, tsunami, or the wrath of ancient gods. Unfortunately, the fact that Plato is the original and only source of this myth does not add to its credibility. Regardless, the legends we have continued to tell of Atlantis keep its memory alive, and maybe that existence is enough. Because in the end, as Giannis claimed, "The mystery is always more attractive than direct answers."
In this article:Atlantis, greece, Lost Atlantis Experience, News, Plato, Santorini
Written By M.A. Beckley
M.A. Beckley is a reader, writer, and traveler - an expat with a lot of opinions. She is interested in anything relating to culture such as music, art, and history. She has taught English for eight years and is earning an MA in British Literature and Professional Writing.
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