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3 Fashionable Bosses' Tips on How to Dress Sharp
Beppe de Vito, Ryan Su and Hideki Akiyoshi utilise fashion collectibles to almost deadly effect.
Meryl Koh
01: PUMPED UP KICKS
Beppe de Vito, restaurateur, Il Lido Group
What he collects Shoes
From moving around in a kitchen to cruising down the Aegean Sea, Beppe de Vito has shoes for every occasion.
Don't be surprised if you spot a scruffy-looking Beppe de Vito on the streets. The usually well-groomed restaurateur behind popular dining spots Il Lido, Osteria Art and Aura at National Gallery Singapore will tell you it's intentional.
"I mind how I look, even if it's just going to the beach or park. When I look a bit shabby, it's because I planned it, especially if I know I'm going to get physically 'harassed' by my kids," says the father of four. His wardrobe is made up of neutral-tone shirts and shorts, but de Vito injects fun into his outfits through his shoes, such as his favourite multi-coloured Rivieras (opposite page) from Strangelets in Tiong Bahru. He has over 30 pairs of shoes.
"But, if I were to wear colourful shirts (with prints), I'll put on solid-colour shoes," says de Vito, who credits his Italian heritage for his sense of style. At six, he would trawl the malls with his mother to shop for clothes at the turn of the season. By 13, he was already thinking about colour co-ordinating his outfits.
"I tend to match my belts with my shoes, too. Colour is a big thing to me," he says. Once, for a week-long cruise on the Aegean Sea to celebrate a friend's wedding, the 44-year-old researched the boat's logo and picked a pair of bright red driving shoes from Italian luxury brand Tod's to match it.
Still, when it comes to everyday footwear, the restaurateur with eight dining spots under his belt, including new casual eatery Braci slated to open in Boat Quay this month, prefers trainers for comfort. For this, he favours sports brand Adidas for its collaborations with fashion designers. His most recent purchase, an Adidas Y3 (opposite page) by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, was from a multi-label store in Tokyo.
"Japan has fantastic choices. I like the multi-label shops because of the variety they offer – you get all the big brands in one place," says de Vito, who names Tomorrowland in Shibuya as one of his favourites. He travels to Japan three to four times a year.
"I don't wear the same pair of shoes every day so I can air them out. It's also important to keep shoes in a dark place. Don't put them out in the sun or the leather will crack. Even for trainers, the sides will turn yellowish."
(RELATED: Beppe de Vito's Aura and Osteria Art received awards during our G Restaurant Awards 2016.)
02: PRETTY ON THE OUTSIDE
Ryan Su, founder, The Ryan Foundation
What he collects Jackets
DARE TO COLOUR
Bright bold patterns are a must when it comes to outerwear for this young art collector.
Third from left: Dolce & Gabbana
By day, Ryan Su cuts a serious figure as a trainee lawyer at boutique shipping law firm Ang & Partners. By night, the 27-year-old shrugs off his formal black jacket in favour of vibrant, patterned pieces.
"I have to strike a balance between being eccentric and looking dignified because of my profession," says Su, who likes jackets as they jazz up his usual black-and-white ensemble easily. His very first piece was a green tweed jacket by Thai designer Saksit Pisalasupongs of Tube Gallery. "I love its structure and material. I have worn it to various events like Art Basel Hong Kong," shares the avid art collector, who has a collection of about 50 pieces including works by artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. Su started The Ryan Foundation in 2012 to support arts education in Singapore.
"The most adventurous place (to wear a fun jacket) is Miami. Where the only guideline is to not be stopped by the cops."
– Ryan Su
"I select a jacket, depending on where the art fair is. The most adventurous place would be Miami, where it seems that the only guideline is to not be stopped by cops – so fun jackets with interesting materials are much appreciated there." For places like Basel, Switzerland and Hong Kong, Su picks more conservative jackets to match the attire of fair-goers there.
His interest in fine art has also influenced his purchases. One of his standout pieces, out of nearly 30 jackets that he owns, is a turquoise silk Dolce & Gabbana that he wears to special events, such as opening nights for art shows. "Its floral design looks like (that in) Flemish-style old Master paintings. The art history nerd in me immediately caught this reference and I had to get it," he says.
In his wardrobe are also jackets he designed himself, like one made entirely from rooster feathers (he got them from the Sampeng market in Bangkok's Chinatown). Su started customising his own a couple of years back, when he found ill-fitting off-the-rack jackets with overly long sleeves. He sources for material at the batik section of the Beringharjo market in Yogyakarta. "The selection is amazing and it's very inexpensive," says Su, who travels to Bangkok five times a year to tailor his jackets, where "workmanship is excellent". For first-timers, Su's advice is to take sketches and "be firm, fair and polite". He adds: "If you take your own fabric, make sure you pay less, since the tailor doesn't need to use his own material."
Su usually folds his jacket inside out to protect any beading it has from getting snagged when he travels. But once home, he hangs them up to air. He shares: "After dry-cleaning, don't keep jackets in the plastic covering for too long. It creates an ecosystem (like a humid terrarium) and jackets might grow spots, mould or discolour."
03: MAN UP THE BLING
Hideki Akiyoshi, director, Wonder Asia
What he collects Chrome Hearts Jewellery
For Hideki Akiyoshi, the right jewellery would be those you keep thinking about, after you have left the store.
Hideki Akiyoshi still remembers when he first arrived in Singapore over 20 years ago, wearing a leather jacket and a scarf around his neck. "People looked at me and exclaimed, 'siao ah!'" the director of marketing consultancy Wonder Asia recalls with a chuckle. Even so, he paid them no mind. After all, this is someone who, at 12, was the only kid carrying a Louis Vuitton travelling bag (bought by his mother) on a school excursion trip, while his friends sported Adidas or Nike bags.
"Since young, I've always liked watching French movies by Jean-Luc Godard and European art films. The guys' fashion in that period was superb," says Akiyoshi, who took inspiration from the hats, ties and rings donned by the male stars to fashion his own style. He started collecting jewellery from US brand Chrome Hearts in his early 20s – he discovered the brand from reading magazines – and now owns 22 pieces. Besides those, he owns platinum and gold jewellery from luxury brands Cartier and Bulgari.
(RELATED: Why Giovanni Bulgari, scion to the Bulgari dynasty, ventured into wine-making.)
"Sometimes, I enjoy letting the jewellery overwhelm me."
– Hideki Akiyoshi
"Back (when I was 20), guys didn't really have a culture of wearing jewellery, but Chrome Hearts made it sexy for men by associating the designs with rock bands, tattoos and motorbikes – things that are tough and manly." His rule of thumb when wearing jewellery is "rugged is always better". So, rather than polishing his silver jewellery regularly, he does not take care of it at all. For pieces with diamonds, he picks subtle ones where the gemstones are small and in a concave setting.
"It is not true that guys cannot wear bling, but it cannot be too obvious," says Akiyoshi. "Sometimes, I enjoy letting the jewellery overwhelm me." The most number of Chrome Hearts pieces he has ever worn at one time is 10. Such extravagance, though, is reserved for parties organised by close friends who know his sense of style and won't judge him.
"I will add three pendants to a chain – a white-gold, a diamond and a black-diamond. I use the same combination for the bracelets on both wrists, and I put on two rings," says Akiyoshi. The trick to wearing multiple pieces at once is to keep outfits simple. For instance, he wears plain white V-neck T-shirts from brands United Arrows and Edifice, and distressed denim jeans, when accessorising heavily.
As Chrome Hearts does not have a brick-and-mortar in Singapore, Akiyoshi shops in Taipei or Japan. But his favourite outlet is at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. "In the West Coast, they carry original pieces you can't find anywhere else," says Akiyoshi, who visits the buzzing resort town twice a year to watch shows like Cirque du Soleil. One of his rare finds is a dog tag with diamonds.
He says: "Chrome Hearts started using diamonds only three years ago, so this is very rare and not at any of the Asian stores."
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Fortitude Budget 2020: How Will You Benefit From the Fortitude Budget?
We will be covering the Fortitude Budget Live. Refresh this page periodically to stay up to date!
Where are we right now?
Globally, over 5 million people are infected and 340,000 lives lost
COVID-19 has disrupted the global economy and we are looking at an unemployment rate that is the highest since the Great Depression
IMF has predicted that Asia will see zero growth in the year 2020 — this is the worst performance in 60 years
Status on COVID-19 Coronavirus
There is still the possibility of asymptomatic transmission of the virus
There is also a chance of the virus evolving
We have little idea how soon the vaccine will be ready
Global efforts to control the pandemic is uncoordinated and uneven
What about Singapore?
As a small, open economy, our economic outlook depends heavily on the state of the global economy.
Singapore's GDP is expected to shrink due to COVID-19 impact
Singapore will reopen her economy safely and in three phases guided by public health considerations
TL;DR: The $33 Billion Fortitude Budget
President Halimah Yacob given her in-principle support for the government to draw on past reserves for the support package.
This is the second time Singapore is tapping into her past reserves for her COVID-19 response.
The main focus of the budget is to:
Protect livelihoods by supporting and helping businesses to adapt and transform
Support households and community
There will be a bigger contingent sum, the Contingencies Fund (worth $13billion) that is set aside to react swiftly to public health or contingency measures.
Protect Livelihoods by Supporting Businesses
To do this well, businesses need to adapt and transform.
Workers need to adapt and reskill quickly.
Support for businesses will come in 3 fronts:
Supporting Businesses: Cashflow
There will be enhancements made to the current Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) payout.
For all eligible firms, there will an additional 1 month of JSS payout.
The wage support scheme will be effectively extended until August 2020.
This will be computed based on wages paid in August 2020
The payout will be disbursed in October 2020
For firms that are not allowed to re-open, there will be a 75% wage support until August 2020 or whenever these firms are allowed to re-open (depending on whichever is earlier)
Gyms and fitness centres are one such example
For companies that are severely affected, there will be an increase in wage support for firms in the following sectors
75% for aerospace and built environment
50% for retail, marine and offshore sectors
Note: these eligible companies will receive back payment for JSS support, and the first payout will be disbursed in July 2020
Supporting Businesses: Cost
Foreign worker levy waiver and rebate will now be extended too.
There will be a levy waiver of 100% in June and 50% in July 2020
And a rebate of $750 in June and $375 in July 2020
CPF contribution rates for SENIOR workers will also be deferred from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2022.
About $2 billion will be used to offset rental costs of SME tenants.
There will be a new bill to mandate contributions by landlord towards rental waivers to SME tenants that were badly affected.
This is unprecedented as the Government has decided to intervene in formal contracts to ensure that they are for a common good
Overall, SMEs will benefit from 4 months worth of rental relief
For commercial tenants and hawkers, there will be 2 more months of rental waver, for a total of 4 and 5 months respectively.
For industrial office and agricultural tenants, there will be 1 month of rental waiver, for a total of 2 months in total.
Supporting Businesses: Credit
To bridge the financing gap, promising startups will receive fundings to sustain:
There will be $285 million to catalyse and crowd in
There will be another $285 million or more to match private investments
SG united Trainee scheme for graduates
Helping Businesses to Transform
While we expect most businesses to resume in July 2020, certain sectors will have difficulty doing so.
The aviation and tourism sectors are such examples.
Companies are encouraged to undergo transformation early, to ensure that they can be adaptable in such difficult times.
Digital Transformation for Businesses
With the advent of COVID-19, digital solutions have now become more important.
$500 million will be used to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts.
There will be a bonus of $300 per month over 5 months if a business chooses to take up e-payment as a form of digital transformation
Digital Resilience Bonus: Up to $5,000 to help businesses take their next step towards digitalisation (eg. PayNow Corporate, e-invoicing, e-commerce solutions in the F&B and retail sectors)
Schools and Institutes of Higher Learning
More will be done while leveraging on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new technologies to build new platforms for home-based learning.
There will also be a National Innovation Challenge launched to support partnerships.
Supporting Singaporeans to Adapt
An adaptable and skilled workforce is essential to power our future.
While the Government cannot save all jobs, it will protect ALL workers.
SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package
This will create close to 100,000 opportunities in jobs, traineeships, and skills training opportunities.
The public sector will take the lead and create 15,000 jobs in public sectors such as early childhood, healthcare, and long-term care — services which are essential to the nation in the long-run.
Government agencies will also work with businesses to create another 25,000 jobs.
Existing capacities in career conversion programmes will also be expanded.
In total, 25,000 traineeship positions will be created in 2020.
With more than 1,000 host companies projected to provide such opportunities to allow Singaporeans to gain relevant industry experience.
There will be 21,000 more SGUnited Traineeship opportunities introduced for local first-time job seekers — these will be offered from 1 June 2020.
The introduction of the SGUnited Mid-career Traineeships Scheme will provide 4,000 traineeships opportunities for unemployed mid-career job seekers.
A new SGUnited Skills Programme will also be set up to provide support for about 30,000 job seekers.
This programme will be almost fully subsidised with SkillsFuture credits, and there will be
A training allowance of $1,200 per month (starting July 2020) so that you can focus on your training
Hire Locals Today!
There will be a hiring incentive for employers to hire local workers who have undergone eligible traineeships and upskilling training programmes
Eligible workers age 40 and above: 40% monthly salary over 6 months, capped at $12,000
Eligible workers under 40: 20% monthly salary over 6 months, capped at $6,000
Helping Singaporeans Cope with COVID-19
The Temporary Relief Fund that was put in place earlier, provided help for 450,000 people in April.
The Government will now put in another $800 million set aside for COVID-19 Support Grant.
Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (SIRS)
Self-Employed persons eligible for SIRS will receive their first payout of $3,000 this week.
For those who missed the criteria slightly, you can appeal with NTUC
For successful applicants, you can expect a reply from NTUC within a month of application
Care and Support Package in Previous Budgets
In previous Budgets, there has been a direct injection of aid for households such as:
Solidarity Payment of $600 in cash
GST Voucher Cash payout will also be dispatched in August 2020
Since we are spending more time at home due to Circuit Breaker:
There will be a one-off $100 Solidarity Utilities Credit for each household with at least 1 Singaporean
Digital Inclusion for Singaporeans
For students from lower incomes families, MOE will accelerate the timeline for secondary school students to own digital learning device for online learning
IMDA will launch Seniors Go Digital Movement to help the older generation adopt digital channels
The Government will launch the Digital Ambassadors movement to help seniors acquire digital skills
Enhance Matching for Donations
The government will partner with the Tote Board to enhance matching for donations.
Charities can apply for dollar-for-dollar matching on eligible donations raise in FY2020
$100 million top-ups to Enhanced Fund Raising Programme
$18 million top-up to Invictus fund
Overall, Singaporeans are looking at the biggest budget provisioned to date, increasing our Overall Budget Deficit for FY2020 to $74.3 billion.
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Jan 19, 2014 01:31 AM EST By Natasha Taggart
SAG Awards 2014 Winners: 'American Hustle,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'Modern Family' Take Top Honors
American Hustle, Breaking Bad, and Modern Family won big at the Screen and Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, which took place on the evening of Jan. 18.
In anticipation of the Oscars and predictions for the winner of best picture, American Hustle seems to be gaining more heft with its latest SAG win. The movie won the award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture last night. The film, which also picked up the Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes, now stands in strong contention with 12 Years a Slave, which won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama.
Breaking Bad got a fine send-off at SAG, winning both Outstanding Male in a Drama Series (Bryan Cranston) and Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series.
"What a way to go out in style," Cranston said while accepting the award for the best ensemble cast.
Modern Family took the lead in the television comedy pack winning awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Comedy and Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy (Ty Burrell).
Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club) and Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine) also took the top honours for their award-winning performances in 2013.
Here's the entire list of winners:
Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture: American Hustle
Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role: Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)
Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role: Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Oustanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Modern Family
Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries: Helen Mirren (Phil Spector)
Outstanding Make Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries: Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra)
Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series: Maggie Smith (Downtown Abbey)
Outastanding Male Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Oustanding Ensemble in a Drama Series: Cast of Breaking Bad
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Where a short acronym (2 or 3 letters) is not in the dictionary, right clicking may produce a very long list of autocorrect options. It is necessary to scroll down to the options for handling this - ignore, add to dictionary etc.
as you may see in the screenshot the amount of autocorrect suggestions is so long that makes very annoying tanf time consuming to scroll down trough the list to reach the option items.
I confirm that this could do with improvement, either by arbitrarily limiting the number of choices offered or, perhaps better, to review the logic behind the offered suggestions. For example, putting dwp into LO generates a screenful of options. In Word 2010 (only when I must...) just 5 options are offered.
If I understand well, it has nothing to do with auto-correction. It is not auto-correct suggestions but correct spelling suggestions.
if  you select one of those suggestions, LibO will correct the typed word with that choice.
if you wanna that LibO reminds that replacement for the next time you type it you have to select one of the bottom menu items which is "Always correct to" which reopens the same list.
Is this an integration issue with Hunspell?
On WIndows 10 Pro with 5.2.2 and *only* the en-US dictionary installed.
If using the same "Hk" digraph I get a sane list of alternates that actually relate to the digraph entered (attached).
The clips you show seem to have really strange suggestions, as if the replacements are being pulled from dictionaries for multiple languages without regard for the language of the paragraph.
What shows for you with cursor on the "Hk" digraph and entering the F7 "Spelling and Gramar:" dialog? What other entries are in the "Text language" list box?
The Hunspell driven F7 "Spelling and Grammar" dialog for the same "Hk" search.
With 8 entries already in the main context menu, the suggestion list should likely not exceed 10 entries. For users who want more suggestions, they have easy access to jump into the spelling or autocorrect dialogs from the context menu.
If more entries are wanted to be shown, maybe a more submenu entry can appear at the bottom of the suggestions, but this shouldnt have more than 20 entries in it. The autocorrect submenu can have 20 entries in it, if wanted.
hi jay, is something you are able to tweak?
as seen in my screenshot, sometimes the list of suggested entries is really too long.
I agree we should limit it to a number between 10 and 20.
No, the problem with an artificial limit to the number of lookups is that the source "dictionary" can not qualify the match--so there is good chance the match needed will not show at the top of the list before filtering. The list needs to be complete--and a "more" button or scroll provided to keep the lists height constrained.
The other problem seems to be that currently the Hunspell dictionary and grammar checker is not filtering out the candidate matches.  We get selections from all installed dictionaries/word lists--but the result should be limited.
Seems it should by default return matches from the dictionary/thesaurus for the selected language of the paragraph being entered, or maybe that of the document. But not return matches from all installed dictionaries/word lists as it seems to be doing now.
> the lists height constrained.
Having an endlessly scrolling list to show ever possible lookup match would be bad UX in my view and against the easy access concept of the context menu.
Yep that seems to be the major issue here of it not removing duplicates.
> as it seems to be doing now.
Yes it should only bring results based on the selection else the paragraph, as we have the 'Set Language for Selection' and ''Set Language for Paragraph' entries in the context menu, and the red underline only shows up based on these two settings.


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You can also verify that the installation was successful by navigating to /opt/ghettovcb/bin . If successful, there should be two files in here – ghettoVCB-restore.sh and ghettoVCB.sh .
Using the text editor of your choice (e.g. vi ), edit /opt/ghettovcb/ghettoVCB.conf .
Copy the example configuration from https://github.com/lamw/ghettoVCB/blob/master/ghettoVCB.conf and paste it in to the new file.
VM_BACKUP_VOLUME – The path to your datastore where backups will be stored. For example, if your datastore was called "ISCSI-DATASTORE" and you wanted to store backups inside a folder called "Backups", you would set this to /vmfs/volumes/ISCSI-DATASTORE/Backups .
VM_BACKUP_ROTATION_COUNT – The number of backups you wish to retain for each VM. Once more than this number of backups exist, the oldest one will be deleted automatically.
EMAIL_SERVER and EMAIL_SERVER_PORT – The address and port of the email server you want to send backup reports to. ghettoVCB uses netcat to directly speak the SMTP protocol to your email server and as a result authentication and SSL/TLS are not supported! If you don't want email reports on backups, delete these configuration lines.
EMAIL_TO – The email address to send backup reports to. If you don't want email reports on backups, delete this configuration lines.
For an explanation of all of the other values, have a look at the Configurations section of the ghettoVCB documentation.
Now that ghettoVCB is installed and configured, we can run a backup. Firstly, try backing up a single VM using the command /opt/ghettovcb/bin/ghettoVCB.sh -g /opt/ghettovcb/ghettoVCB.conf -m VMNAME , replacing VMNAME with the name of your VM. ghettoVCB will then start backing up this VM to your configured datastore directory by creating a snapshot and then cloning the VM's disks. Once complete, ghettoVCB will remove the snapshot and return you to the console.
Review the output of ghettoVCB for any errors. If the backup was successful, you should see the line ###### Final status: All VMs backed up OK! ###### in the output. Now, try backing up all of your VMs using the command /opt/ghettovcb/bin/ghettoVCB.sh -g /opt/ghettovcb/ghettoVCB.conf -a . Again, monitor the output of ghettoVCB and make sure that the backup completes successfully.
Running backups on a manual schedule is no fun though, so instead it's possible to run ghettoVCB automatically using a cron job.
Using the text editor of your choice (e.g. vi ), edit /var/spool/cron/crontabs/root .
Add a new line containing 0 1 * * * /opt/ghettovcb/bin/ghettoVCB.sh -g /opt/ghettovcb/ghettoVCB.conf -l /tmp/ghettoVCB.log -a > /dev/null .
Save and quit – as this file is typically read-only you may need to force your editor to save (in vi , use the command :wq! ).
What does this new line do?
At 1am every day, executes the backup command. You can change the time that the backup command is executed by changing the cron expression from 0 1 * * * . If you're unfamiliar with cron-syntax, you can use a tool such as Cron Maker to generate a suitable cron-syntax.
Uses the configuration file /opt/ghettovcb/ghettoVCB.conf to adjust how the backup runs.
Outputs a log of the backup process to /tmp/ghettoVCB.log , which can be viewed later.
Includes all VMs on the host as a backup target. If you only want to backup a specific VM, you can change -a to -m VMNAME . To backup a list of VMs, change -a to -f /opt/ghettoVCB/vmlist and edit /opt/ghettoVCB/vmlist so that it contains a list of the VM names you wish to backup, one per line.
Redirects the output of the script to /dev/null , as some issues have been reported with running ghettoVCB with a cron job when the output isn't redirected.
After following the instructions above, ghettoVCB should be installed, configured and ready to backup your VMs automatically! Although ghettoVCB can store the VMs in any datastore, I would highly recommend backing them up to a remote datastore or having a separate task that copies the backups from a local datastore to a remote location. If you only backup locally and don't transfer the backups elsewhere, you're at risk of losing both your VM and its backup in a disaster recovery scenario.
If you get stuck, look at ghettoVCB's output – it'll often have useful information as to why a backup has failed. ghettoVCB's documentation can also be a good resource for finding out more about it.
Thanks for the very helpful tutorial! The configuration step was a little different for me. I had to first download the default config file and copy it over to the ESXi host. Also you give its path as /opt/ghettoVCB/ghettoVCB.conf but the foldername is not consistent, it should read /opt/ghettovcb/ghettoVCB.conf, which is also used in the remainder of your tutorial. Cheers!
I would just add that rebooting Esxi the Crontab is overwritten. I added the commands to /etc/rc.local.d/local.sh that kill the cron, append the line to the crontab and start the cron deamon. In my case the local.sh was not editable even with the write permissions and I copied the file, edited and replaced the original. At the end I run "auto-backup.sh" to make the local.sh persistant through reboots.
Good catch, thank you! I've updated the post – glad you found it helpful!


Thus, I am naturally attracted to entrepreneurs. I was delighted a couple of weeks ago when Traci Suzanne Marvel from Woolin Rouge contacted me after checking out my blog. Traci and her partner Sylvia have just started a business doing what they love: selling their own hand dyed wool and quilt patterns. They have turned their solid background in business, art, and quilting into a venture which will definitely translate into success while they have fun doing what they love. A winning combination!
For all of you who wonder how this can be done, read on as I interview Traci (this post) and Sylvia (next post).
1. When and how did you start working with wool?
I believe my love affair with wool began while working for the Bigfork Bay Cotton Company. As their Sales/Marketing Director, I had the opportunity to vend at several retail and trade shows. I found myself very drawn to the folk art exhibitors who designed with wool and textured fabrics. There is such a pureness about bringing together natural fibers, simple design and hand stitching.
I have hundreds of sketchbooks filled with drawings. I also paint and sell my folk art paintings in my Etsy shop. Every time I'd put a painting up for sale, I'd blog about it. Sylvia (my partner in Woolin Rouge) followed my blog. She mentioned to me that my designs would translate wonderfully into art pieces made with wool.
I shared the idea with Lynn Stalowy, owner of Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. She agreed to license our designs as it would be a wonderful way to promote Aurifil's wool thread. Bigfork Bay Cotton Company is a distributor of Aurifil thread so the partnership was perfect. That is how Woolin Rouge Designs came to be.
2. When did you decide to start your own business? What did it entail?
Like I mentioned, Sylvia really took a liking to my artwork and she felt a calling to bring it to life. I loved the idea of being able to cross market Woolin Rouge's patterns with Aurifil's wool thread. With Lynn's OK we forged ahead.
Then I had a vision of Mimi La Mutton (a sheep) dressed up like a can~ can dancer. She would be our mascot. Once we had that and the backing form the Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, I new we were well on our way.
3.Where does inspiration for your patterns come from?
My inspiration comes from an array of different things. I am an artist by nature. Not a day goes by that I do not crave to create something! I try very hard to live in the present moment and take advantage of all my senses. Whether I am composing a photograph, creating a painting, writing a song or designing a textile piece the world outside me becomes silent and all I can hear, see and smell are the going ons of what lives inside me.
Holly Birdie by Woolin Rouge, featured on the cover of MagicPatch magazine.
Growing up I was introduced to many forms of artistic expression. Living in the Bay Area allowed me to go to live concerts, plays, musicals, ballets and museums on a regular basis. I also have a wide range of life experiences. Everything from living in a tee-pee to being flight attendant to traveling from sea to shining sea teaching. I find myself tapping into my memory bank quite often.
I never know when or where the next idea is going to come. They just do. Paul Klee once said this about how his art came to life, "Everything vanishes around me, and works are born as if out of the void." That is exactly how I feel.
4. What is (are) the best thing (s) about your decision to start your business?
In my lifetime, I have helped start up a plethora of businesses from restaurants, to airlines, to electronics and home furnishing stores to e-commerce sites to fitness centers , to quilt shops and pattern companies.
I have helped make so many other people's vision's come true. I feel I have put my time in. When a set of unforeseen circumstances came up with my job position, I had a talk with God and asked if perhaps now was my time. So far, it appears that God is in favor of this transition. With God in the lead, Sylvia and I are working toward realizing our own dreams. That is the best feeling to turn over the reins to God and let Him lead you down the path you are meant to be on.
5. What are the drawbacks, if any?
Honestly? Money. That is the plain and simple truth. Sylvia and I are working on a shoe string budget. Every day we wake up and say "God, if this is what you want us to do then you will provide for what we need". So far He has! We are so appreciative of each and every order that comes in and we treat each one with loving care. I believe that this draw back will eventually take care of itself. It is just a matter of time.
I am always saying, "inch by inch the snail reached the ark."
6. Please introduce us to your family.
My husband and I married in 1997 and it was one of the best things I ever said yes to! He is a hunter and I am a vegetarian. It is true opposites do attract. I am very fortunate that he is very supportive of my artistic journey. I am also the proud mother to a son David and a daughter Sky. David works as a Graphic Artist and Sky is pursuing a career in Video Production. I suppose the artistic gene runs deep in our family. What a blessing. And then there is Cowboy. Cowboy is my handsome dog. He is not only my best friend, but my muse. He spends countless hours with me in my art shack keeping me company.
7. How do you juggle your family commitments and your business?
My children are grown now and so it is just me and my husband at home. I really don't have too many commitments that I am obligated to. I find myself working on Woolin Rouge Designs all the time. I think about new designs, I think about planning our booth for market, I think about blog posts, I think about new classes to teach, I think about how to help quilt shops with merchandising... My mind never stops!
Woolin Rouge isn't my only business - I also sell my fine art photography and paintings in my Etsy store. I have collectors across the globe! You can also find my photography at the Sundance Resort Art Gallery.
8. What do you do for relaxation?
Walk. I've started a walking program. I walk in the early hours of the morning. It gets my creative juices flowing and gets me prepared for the day ahead. I also love to head out into nature with my husband. He brings his float tube and fishing gear and I bring my easel and art supplies. There is nothing more relaxing to me than that.
9. Do you have any advice for someone contemplating starting their own quilt-related, or craft, business?
Starting your own quilt or craft business takes tenacity, courage, hootzpah and time. Lots and lots of time. You have to have a passion for what you are doing as it soaks up the minutes and hours of your day and nights too. But if you have a passion for your business then it doesn't matter and everything about it becomes exciting. One of my favorite quotes is by Harvey MacKay, "Find something that you love to do and you will never have to work another day in your life."
Congratulations on your new venture, Traci and Sylvia! Stay tuned for Part Two where we learn about Sylvia!
Thank you for a great encouraging post!


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Newsletter Fall 2022
Education Update
Faculty Update
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New and Noteworthy: UCLA faculty and trainees who have been recognized for excellence in clinical care, research and teaching.
RESEARCH IN DISPARITIES IN OBGYN CARE
Sandra Orsulic, PHD, Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, organized the inaugural UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology JEDI research symposium Research in Disparities in OBGYN Care focused on research on racial and socioeconomic disparities in obstetrics and gynecology care. In addition to Dr. Orsulic, presenters included Leah Marsh, MD, Gynecologic Oncology fellow, Katherine Cotangco, DO, postdoctoral fellow, Marie Douglass, MD, resident physician, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and Ava Mousavi, medical student, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The symposium was held on October 21, 2022.
The UCLA Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine co-sponsored the lecture Writing Health Through Black Feminist Theory hosted by the Collaboratory for Black Feminist Health and Healing. The book "Weighing the Future: Race, Science and Pregnancy Trials in the Post Genomic Era" by Natali Valdez was featured. Victoria Massie led the discussion with moderation by Adeola Oni-Orasan. The lecture was held on October 24, 2022.
The UCLA Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery is proud to be involved with the SoCal MIGS Collaborative and to have participated in the inaugural SoCal MIGS 2022 Resident Bootcamp held on October 15, 2022 providing area residents with hands- on experience in robotics, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy from the top MIGS leaders in the region. Sukrant Mehta, MD, Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, led a full day of teaching electrosurgery to 30 Obstetrics and Gynecology residents from across the Southern California region. Valentina Rodriguez, MD, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Kathryn Goldrath, MD, MIGS fellow, are members of the Steering Committee.
Ritu Salani, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Karlan, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Gottfried Konecny, MD, Professor in Residence of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine – Hematology-Oncology were featured speakers at the State of the Science Summit: Women's Health UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and OncLive® held on October 11, 2022. They presented Updates in Cervical and Endometrial Cancer, PARPs in Ovarian Cancer, and ADCs in Ovarian Cancer, respectively.
The 12th Annual UCLA Fetal Cardiac Imaging and Evaluation Symposium targeted all healthcare professionals seeking to improve their ability to scan and evaluate the fetal heart. Yalda Afshar, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented "Risk Factors for CHD Following Normal Fetal Cardiac Screening" and both she and Christina Han, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, served as moderators throughout the day-long symposium held October 1, 2022.
HONORS, AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS
Aparna Murali, MS, Genetic Counselor for UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, received both the UCLA Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Award for Excellence in Fieldwork Supervision as well as the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD) Outstanding Fieldwork Supervisor award for her dedication to her trainees and to the overall UCLA program.
Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been newly elected as an International Gynecologic Cancer Society Council Member effective October 1, 2022.
Aparna Sridhar, MD, MPH, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, was the Co-Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for the September 2022 ACOG Annual District Meeting. As well, she completed her 5-year term as the Chair of the Los Angeles Section of ACOG California District.
Beth Karlan, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vice Chair of Women's Health Research, and Director of Cancer Population Genetics, has been named as the 2022 Parker Endowed Lecturer and Visiting Professor at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine.
Mya Zapata, MD, Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been elected as the new Vice Chair of the Los Angeles Section of ACOG California District.
Yalda Afshar, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, is the recipient of a Burroughs Welcome Fund 2022 Next Generation Pregnancy Initiative award for her research project "Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnostics for Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders." The Next Gen Pregnancy initiative is designed to stimulate both creative individual scientists and multi-investigator teams to approach healthy and adverse pregnancy outcomes using creative basic and translation science methods.
Sandra Orsulic, PhD, Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, received a 4-year Department of Defense grant for her project "A Deep-Learning Strategy to Integrate Karyometric Features with Underlying Molecular Pathways in Ovarian Cancer Initiation" to study subvisual nuclear image features to understand a pre-cancer niche in the fallopian tube. Dr. Beth Karlan and Dr. Paul Boutros are collaborators on this grant. Dr. Orsulic was also awarded a 3-year Department of Defense grant to evaluate mechanotransduction as a potential therapeutic target in ovarian cancer for her project "NUDT5 as a Novel Target for Ovarian Cancer."
Aparna Sridhar, MD, MPH, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, received funding for the "UCLA Initiative to Study Hate." Dr. Sridhar is the Co-PI along with Paula Tavrow, Adjunct Professor of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
Beth Karlan, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vice Chair of Women's Health Research, and Director of Cancer Population Genetics, was the session Chair of "Precision Oncology Across the Care Continuum from Prevention to Survivorship" at the invitation-only American Cancer Society Jiler Conference held in Dallas, TX. She also chaired a session on "Advances in Ovarian Cancer Detection and Treatment" at the annual AACR meeting, as well as lectured about prevention and early detection of gynecologic malignancies at the 3rd Annual International Congress for the Future of Women's Health.
Sandra Orsulic, PhD, Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, was one of only 13 people invited to participate in the prestigious Forbeck Forum, Challenges and Opportunities for Transformative Therapeutic Development for Ovarian Cancer held in March 2022. She presented "Deep image analysis as an underutilized tool in ovarian cancer."
Aparna Sridhar, MD, MPH, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented a moderated webinar for FIGO on "Post Abortion Contraception" on September 15, 2022. She was also an invited panel member for FIGO's representation to the United Nations Committee to Eliminate Racial Discrimination held in Geneva, Switzerland in August. Dr. Sridhar also conducted a simulation workshop on "Shoulder Dystocia" in Lucknow, India that was held on August 25, 2022 in collaboration with FOGSI's Safe Motherhood Committee.


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SCANPH - Our March 2014 Workshop: Sustainable Design Slam!
Our March 2014 Workshop: Sustainable Design Slam!
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Our March 2014 Workshop: SCANPH Sustainable Design Slam!
Join SCANPH and our member Promise Energy, who will facilitate an engaging, fast-paced workshop where participants form collaborative teams to design a building that will meet the new code requirements.
Projects submitted to TCAC for 2nd round this year will require significant increases in Energy Efficiency and Renewables. Higher efficiency targets means more complex projects, tighter budgets, and an increased emphasis on integrated design. Come learn tools and tricks you can use to succeed in this new environment.
We've invited master designer Judi Schweitzer as a special guest speaker. In her role as Chief Sustainability Advisor for S+A Associates, Judi has been appointed by two Governors to the state's Green Building Code Advisory Committee. She helped the Public Utilities Commission shape California's Big Bold Goals for Energy Efficiency, and she's currently working on a Zero Net Energy Multifamily Pilot Program with So-Cal Edison.
The March workshop will help you make sense of the new code, and highlight best practices for collaborative design.


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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Flight with Optional VIP Transportation
See the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding region during this nighttime helicopter flight. Soar over this famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard with an exclusive sightseeing tour of Sin City's downtown skyline and beyond, including the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the Fremont Street Experience. Your flight covers approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) and includes a celebratory glass of sparkling wine. There are a variety of departure times available throughout the evening to fit into almost any schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off by Mercedes Sprinter is included (if option selected).
Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas with Optional Upgrades
Experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world from the land, air and water on this guided, full-day tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Travel through a Joshua Tree forest en route to the Grand Canyon's West Rim for sightseeing how you wish. Upgrade to add a walk on the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk and/or a thrilling helicopter flight into the canyon coupled with a pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River. A hot lunch at the Grand Canyon and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Extreme RZR Tour of Hidden Valley and Primm from Las Vegas
Take an exhilarating ride through Primm Valley and Hidden Valley on an RZR. During this adventure departing from Las Vegas, follow your experienced adventure guide over mountain and desert terrain while driving your own juiced-up RZR 900s which are under a year old. This tour is the longest available and includes all safety equipment and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels.
Emerald Cave Kayak Tour on The Colorado River from Las Vegas
Experience the serenity of Emerald Cave, a picturesque natural attraction on the Colorado River. This kayaking tour takes a small group max of 15 people paddling up the river with a guide. Stop for snacks and swimming along the way. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Las Vegas to Willow Beach in Arizona.
Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride
Fly over the Pahrump valley in a colorful hot air balloon on this exciting tour. Get a bird's-eye view of the stunning desert and mountain scenery, located about an hour away from the Las Vegas Strip. Soar as high as 10,000 feet—one of the highest flights available in the area—for unparalleled views. Upon landing, enjoy a Champagne toast to commemorate your scenic flight.
Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup
Visit Hoover Dam on a Las Vegas "mini" tour that doesn't take up a whole day so you don't waste your precious vacation time. Or, perhaps you have a late flight and want to do something fun after hotel check-out. After departing the Strip, head to the dam, where you visit lookout points for views and photo ops.
Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour
Hop onboard a helicopter for a luxury sightseeing tour to the Grand Canyon. Listen to informative commentary from your pilot as you get an aerial perspective on the majestic grandeur of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. On the way, you'll also see landmarks such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Las Vegas strip. Your tour includes a stop at the Grand Canyon West airport, with time for some quick shopping at a Native American gift boutique.
Los Angeles and Hollywood Day Tour from Las Vegas
Visit Los Angeles on this full-day tour from Las Vegas, limited to just seven people for a small-group experience. Traveling with a driver-guide who provides commentary about the city, check out the areas of Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills to see top attractions and take in views of the Pacific Ocean. Snacks, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Vegas are included.
Extended Grand Canyon West Rim Air-Only Helicopter Tour
Fly to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, and soar over the canyon walls into its mysterious depths on this scenic flight from Las Vegas. Marvel at sights such as the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill from above, then feel the exhilaration of flying along the rim of the Grand Canyon. Choose from several departure times for this tour, which includes round-trip hotel transport.
Vegas Mini Baja Chase Dune Buggy Adventure
Ride in a specially-equipped buggy through the Nevada desert during this adrenaline-fueled activity departing from Las Vegas. On your own or with a friend, navigate through the area's most challenging terrain wearing full safety gear. 'Rolling Stone' named this excursion as Vegas' Best Near-Death Experience. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included. Please Note: Price displayed is a per person rate based on a two-seater buggy; see tour options for details.
Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades
Explore the Grand Canyon National Park on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure tour around the South Rim. Travel to the South Rim and the National Geographic Visitors Center. See panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from your guide. Upgrade to include an IMAX movie and/or tour of the canyon rim by Jeep or a scenic helicopter flight. Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Grand Canyon West Rim by Tour Trekker with Optional Upgrades
Travel to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon by luxury SUV on this small-group tour from Las Vegas. You have several upgrade options: take a full tour of Hoover Dam en route; fly to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in a helicopter for spectacular views; or cruise down the Colorado River by boat after the heli-flight. Spend free time exploring the Grand Canyon's attractions at your leisure. Round-trip hotel transport and lunch are included.
Hoover Dam Hummer Tour from Las Vegas
Travel to the Hoover Dam in a luxury Hummer H2 during this half-day excursion from Las Vegas. Upon arrival, take the Discovery Tour, an experience that includes riding an elevator into the depths of the Black Canyon's walls to check out the power plant generators.
Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach with Heli Landing and Optional Skywalk
This action-packed day trip to the Grand Canyon West Rim includes a helicopter descent to the canyon floor. After luxury coach transport from Las Vegas, top off these sights with a cowboy cookout at the Hualapai Ranch and a scenic shuttle tour along the West Rim. Upgrade to add on the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight with Colorado River Float or Kayak Trip
Escape to the Grand Canyon for this full-day sightseeing adventure. Enjoy a scenic, 1-hour, round-trip flight from Las Vegas to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, flying over the famous Hoover Dam and beautiful Lake Mead along the way. After returning over the Mojave Desert and other natural wonders, choose between either a float trip down the Colorado River, through Black Canyon with a boxed picnic lunch and an optional swim at a secluded beach or a fun-filled kayak trip from Willow Beach. Bottled water and all transportation, including a Las Vegas hotel pickup/drop-off, are included.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Small Group Tour - Admissions Fee included
With a maximum of 13 people, this small-group tour takes in the beauty of Antelope Canyon X without the crowds. Travel round-trip by minivan from your Las Vegas hotel to Arizona, and explore the canyon with a Navajo guide. Hike out to the sheer rock face at Horseshoe Bend and stop at a scenic overlook for views of Lake Powell.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Las Vegas
Head to Arizona on this tour from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, two natural attractions that are favorites of the American Southwest. One of the most-photographed slot canyons in the world, Antelope Canyon offers sandstone scenery and vantage points you can't find elsewhere. At Horseshoe Bend, on the Colorado River, admire its rock formation and interesting markings. Along the way, a driver-guide provides information and answers questions. Breakfast and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Small-group tour is limited to 14 people.
Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Small Group Day Tour
Experience the world-famous Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam in style during this luxury small-group day trip from Las Vegas. Travel aboard a vehicle with leather seats, USB ports, and outlets as you make stops at the Hoover Dam, Dolan Springs, and Grand Canyon West Rim (site of the Skywalk). Round-trip hotel transport and lunch are included, and optional Skywalk ticket upgrade package is available.
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour with Optional Below-the-Rim Landing and Skywalk
What's the ultimate way to have a Grand Canyon experience from Las Vegas? Try this exciting helicopter tour. Enjoy a scenic flight from Las Vegas to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Take in the breathtaking views from the overlooks at Eagle Point and Guano Point. As added options, visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk for a photo opportunity or swoop down to the base of the canyon to experience the stunning views from below. Las Vegas hotel pickup/drop-off included.
Grand Canyon in a Day: Hummer Tour from Las Vegas
Escape to the majestic scenery of the Grand Canyon on this guided day trip from Las Vegas. Travel in a Hummer H2 through Joshua tree forests, past Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam to the Grand Canyon's West Rim for three hours of exploring. Upgrade to add a walk on the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk or a helicopter flight into the canyon. Lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Las Vegas to Hollywood Tour
For anyone taking a day trip from Las Vegas to Hollywood, there is too much to see to waste time with an inefficient and limited bus tour. Instead, see all the Hollywood highlights in a day on a private tour that includes spots bus tours don't go. That way, you don't waste time waiting on other tourists and can spend extra time at the sights that interest you most.
Exclusive: Recon Pilot Experience Las Vegas
Play the role of fighter pilot on this adrenaline-rushing, 15-minute thrill ride over Las Vegas and the surrounding region. Climb into an Extra 330LC aircraft with a professional fighter pilot and soar low over the mountains and valleys of the Mojave Desert, with great views of the surrounding landscape, including the Las Vegas strip. Fly at speeds up to 250 miles per hour, then experience some aerobatic maneuvers followed by a military-style landing to end this exciting aerial adventure. Las Vegas hotel pickup/drop-off included. Total tour time is three hours.
Las Vegas Reality Show VIP Tour
Discover the hit Las Vegas-based reality television shows up close and in person on this guided tour. Visit the filming locations of 'Pawn Stars,' 'Tanked,' 'American Restoration,' 'Counting Cars,' 'Toy Shack' and 'Ultimate Sports Cards and Memorabilia.' Enjoy skip-the-line VIP access and an insider's narrative on each show at each location. Entrance fees and transportation via mini motor coach included.
Grand Canyon Helicopter and Eagle Point Rim Landing Tour
Visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas even if you have limited time available with the ultimate half-day helicopter tour. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter and pass Hoover Dam on the way to the canyon's west rim, then land at the canyon and transfer to Eagle Point. Upgrade for the Skywalk or Indian Village, then return to Las Vegas by helicopter and car, with all transfers included.
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This receipt was drafted during the tumultuous years of the Whiskey Rebellion. The handwritten text reads: "Received the 28th day of November 1794 of Adam Minges by the hands of Mr. Shindle the Sum of Thirty dollars & 73 Cents it being in full for the balance [sic] due on his Stills for Excise.
Selected by CAP curator Jennifer Gleim and appearing this fall in the upcoming Pennsylvania Icons exhibit, this receipt recalls a tumultuous time in the early history of the United States. The Whiskey Rebellion and President George Washington's subsequent response was the first test of the newly-formed government's authority to both levy taxes and pass and enforce nationwide laws.
On March 3, 1791, Congress passed the excise tax, an act which levied a 25 percent tax on all domestically distilled whiskey and outlined an elaborate system for collecting the fee and imposing fines on those that failed to comply. Many Pennsylvania farmers opposed the act, a measure proposed by Alexander Hamilton as a means of raising funds to alleviate the burden of debt created by fighting the Revolutionary War. Because of the high cost associated with transporting crops over the mountains that stood between their farms and markets in the east, many frontier farmers distilled their corn into whiskey – a product both easier to transport and more profitable to sell. Many settlers were already wary of the government as the administration seemed to be out of touch with the lives and difficulties experienced by citizens living on the frontier. The settlers viewed the tax as an unfair policy dictated by the elite and detrimental to their livelihoods.
The man primarily responsible for collecting the duty in Pennsylvania's western counties was John Neville, a Virginia aristocrat who had little in common with the frontiersmen living around him. By 1792, there were sporadic outbreaks of opposition throughout the area with many distillers refusing to pay the excise tax. Some people threatened the excise agents. Several of the agents were tarred and feathered. These actions prompted Washington to issue a proclamation condemning the opposition and appealing to rebellious citizens to comply with federal law. A committee of 15 people representing the opposition including Albert Gallatin, who later served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, unsuccessfully met with the president in the hopes of negotiating a policy more amenable to the whiskey distillers.
In July 1794, opposition reached a climax when a large mob of protestors marched on Neville's home. Gunshots were exchanged with both Neville and his slaves before the mob dispersed. The next day, the group returned and set fire to Neville's house. On Aug. 7, 1794, Washington issued a second proclamation urging the protestors to peacefully disperse. He invoked the Militia Act of 1792, allowing Washington to use the state's militia to put down the rebellion and enforce the collection of the tax. Following his proclamation, Washington assembled nearly 13,000 troops who marched westward and occupied the area. By the time the troops had arrived, the rebels had largely disappeared. Several rebels were captured and tried. Two men convicted of treason were later pardoned.


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Insurance agent charged in $233,000 workers comp fraud
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An insurance agent in Washington state was charged with felony theft in a $233,000 workers comp scam, according to a statement Thursday by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.
James C. Kooy, 53, of Lake Stevens, Washington, pleaded not guilty to first-degree theft on July 5 in Snohomish County Superior Court. Mr. Kooy claimed he was unable to work while he but was running his own insurance agency. His trial is scheduled for Sept. 28, the department said in the statement.
In 2008, Mr. Kooy began receiving wage-replacement from the department for a knee injury he suffered while working as a heavy equipment operator. Two years later, he filed a claim for a repetitive-motion injury to his shoulders and hands while working at the same job. In 2010, Mr. Kooy opened By the Lake Insurance Inc., where he served as president, agent and 50% owner, selling policies through a national insurance company.
A 2015 investigation by the department found that Mr. Kooy's business generated more than $800,000 in revenue from 2010 to 2015, during which time he received more than $233,000 in wage replacement payments, the department said.
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After a very promising debut album, Cressida proceeded with a stunning artwork on their sleeve, but somehow I feel that it does not work fully either as the backside of the gatefold is the same but reversed shot of the front. Heyworth had left (but not completely) but was replaced by Culley and flute player McNair also joined (but his interventions will be few). With this jacked-up sound, it is no surprise that Cressida sounds even more enthusiastic, more instrumental, and their melancholy reaching another state of fulfillingness.
The majority of the tracks are still in the short and concise manner of the first album, but there are two monster tracks making the difference. After a short title track (reminding you of the debut album), as soon as you enter the 9-min+ Munich (with strings and the organ wailing gently), the track never really takes off until the last two minutes, but are those two minutes ever wild. Shorter but charming songs, Post Office, Survivor, Reprieved refer again to the debut album. With Lisa, the strings come back, but not always well-inspired as they sometimes draw on the syrupy flavour. Summer WE is one of the better tracks on the album, but every proghead reading this review is waiting for the almost 12-min closer Let Them Come. Starting out with Strings, the track slowly develops into a Savoy Brown-like groove, until the rythms takes over and exchanging wild call and response with the strings and brass section before stopping full dead to zero and back up again with Cullen pulling his finest vocal prowess, drawing spine chills and goose bumps.
Although none of Cressida's albums are masterpieces per se, both make a must-hear obligation to progheads who are into early-70's UK prog. While this album has major highlights, I find it slightly less even than their debut, but just as worthy.


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Human Right Based Approach
Many Org that used needs-based approaches to development in the past have moved towards using a human rights-based approach, where participatory methodologies can be crucial to change the way in which programmes are designed, implemented and evaluation
The resource book Action for Global Justice in Practice (link to the full publication in the library) captures the accumulated learning of ActionAid and its partners in using Human Rights Based Approaches to development. Updated in 2020 this resource book explains the evolution of HRBA, the theory of change that underpins such an approach and the key ingredients for designing and implementing effective HRBA programmes.
HRBA starts from seeing poverty as a violation of human rights that arises because of the marginalisation and discrimination associated with human rights violations. Central to ending these violations is the active agency of people themselves, becoming conscious of their rights, organising and claiming their rights, and holding duty bearers to account. Whilst people's agency is central, solidarity can play a crucial role to strengthen movements, and campaigning with allies is also essential to challenge the structural causes of poverty and injustice, shifting power at other levels.
HRBA depends on taking sides with people living in poverty and exclusion and supporting them to analyse and confront power imbalances, using the participatory methodologies and tools across this Reflection-Action website. But power comes in many forms and a crucial step is to better understand different forms of power: visible, invisible and hidden power. Below you can see short video introductions to each of these forms of power. The approach taken by ActionAid to challenging these forms of power is an inter-sectional feminist approach, guided by feminist values and a feminist vision.
Action for Global Justice in Practice articulates how HRBA can advance people's rights, promote redistribution and build resilience. Each of these 3 Rs is also outlined below and has a short video illustration.
AN INTERSECTIONAL FEMINIST APPROACH
AN INTERSECTIONAL FEMINIST APPROACH: Many factors influence how someone is treated in society: racism, sexism, homophobia, transp…
HIDDEN POWER
HIDDEN POWER is exercised from behind the scenes by powerful people who are able to influence decisions and outcomes to their own…
INVISIBLE POWER
INVISBILE POWER shapes the way we see the world. It includes the beliefs, habits and unwritten rules that are rooted in our histo…
REDISTRIBUTION: Wealth and power are presently skewed in favour of elites and both need to be redistributed in order to achieve j…
RESILIENCE: As disasters and conflicts increase humanitarian emergencies all over the world, exacerbated by the climate crisis, p…
RIGHTS: The State as a primary duty bearer needs to be held accountable for respecting and protecting human rights in ways that a…
VISIBLE POWER
VISIBLE POWER is exercised through formal rules, laws, structures and procedures such as parliaments, local governments and counc…
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Switzerland Tourism Awards Three North American Tour Operators
Davos is the host of the 2017 Switzerland Travel Mart (STM). At a small ceremony the day before the opening of the e vent in Basel, location of the pre-tour for the North American operators, Switzerland Tourism revealed the three winners of this year's Gold Flower Award for North American tour operators: Alpine Adventures, Europe Express and Kensington Tours.
The coveted award is given out every two years at the STM and rewards innovation, a high level of professionalism and outstanding cooperation in connection with the operators' Switzerland products. "We've seen impressive growth in the overnight numbers of American and Canadian travelers in Switzerland over the last years, and especially this year, with 11% plus from the U.S. and 7% from Canada through July compared to 2016. This is thanks to continuous innovation and commitment of our tour operator partners in North America, and we want to reward some of the best with this year's Gold Flower Award," says Alex Herrmann, Director North America of Switzerland Tourism.
The first Gold Flower Award went to Alpine Adventures for launching new winter destinations such as Arosa, Lenzerheide and Andermatt, for integrating a summer hiking itinerary and for strongly increasing their Switzerland business. "Alpine Adventures offers everything avid skiers expect from a perfect winter vacation in Switzerland, plus great experiences for non-skiers such as Christmas markets, wellness, snowshoeing and scenic train rides. This enables individual guests and groups to enjoy the best of Switzerland, the original Winter Wonderland," highlights Pascal Prinz, Trade Manager Eastern U.S. & Agent Relations North America, when he presented the award to Pete Kovacevic, Director of International Markets.
Europe Express won the award for adding new Swiss destinations and activities to their offers over the past two years. The award was presented to Paula McKay, President of Europe Express. "Europe Express has stepped up their marketing efforts for Switzerland and worked closely with Switzerland Tourism, executing various joint activities. Their complete product range and close partnership with key agencies and travel agents across the U.S. has been remarkable, also thanks to an amazing sales team," says Mirko Capodanno, Manager Western U.S.
Dana Toma, Senior Product Director at Kensington Tours received the third award, an important and innovative partner for Switzerland Tourism in Canada. Kensington Tours perfectly combines the trends of river cruising, adventure travel, and pre- and post stays in Switzerland, and offers a variety of itineraries including the 'Luxurious Grand Tour', which features Switzerland's natural and urban highlights and some of Switzerland's most exquisite properties. "On their 'Signature' tour, guests ride Switzerland's most spectacular train, the Glacier Express, enjoy a Swiss chocolate workshop, and gaze at the Alps on a horse-drawn carriage ride," explains Pascal Prinz, market manager Canada as of November 1st.
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Evgeny Harelik on March 22, 2019 13:56:43
Dear Sirs! I represent a young tourist company from the Republic of Belarus "Sofiteks-tour". We work in the tourist market for several years. At the moment we want to expand the range of services and geography of the proposed tours. Given the interest in your country, we want to work in this direction. Having a certain client base, it seems to us that this may cause you to be interested in cooperation. We will be very grateful for providing information about your company, your point of view on the scheme of cooperation and the opportunity to provide us with materials for advertising in our country. We are ready to present you preliminary applications for individual tours, as well as for small groups of 6-8 people, and for larger groups of up to 20 people. We would like to receive information about the services and programs that you can offer our tourists.
We hope for long-term and fruitful cooperation.
Best wishes … Evgeny Gorelik


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import com.detroitlabs.nerdnite.data.Event;
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import org.androidannotations.annotations.EBean;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.UiThread;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.rest.RestService;

import org.springframework.web.client.HttpClientErrorException;

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Ashara Wills is a young woman with a life-long dream, a dream that until recently appeared outside her reach.
Purely based on her gender, she was up against it. That was until the women's football revolution.
A passionate fan of Australian football – and particularly the West Coast Eagles – she has played in the state-based women's football league, but she wants to take her involvement to another level. She has an insatiable appetite for the game and is keen to absorb as much knowledge as she can.
Wills ultimately wants to impart that knowledge on to other girls and women keen to join the rapidly evolving female football movement. She wants to coach footy.
And an important step in that objective has been realised by earning a 10-week internship with the West Coast Eagles under the banner of an Alex Jesaulenko Scholarship, an AFL initiative aimed at providing opportunities for multicultural players and coaches to gain deeper insights into life at the elite level.
It was open to both male and female enthusiasts, but Wills got the nod.
She encountered 2006 premiership player Adam Selwood at several community events through his role with West Coast's Next Generation Academy and he encouraged her to apply.
"We were in contact regarding the Next Generation Academy and female academies via email and I just said to him I wanted to be involved in whatever capacity was possible," she said.
"For eight years I have been involved with Claremont (women's football) playing and I started coaching in 2013.
"I was in conversation with Adam and he said something had come across his desk and asked whether I would be interested in applying for it. Being multicultural myself, I went through the preliminary questions and then he said, "Come in, we'll have a meeting as part of the application process".
"Before I knew it, I was having a meeting with Craig Vozzo (general manager of football), Gavin Bell (head of coaching development), Luke Dwyer (midfield development coach) and Adam. That was on the Friday - and then I got a phone call on the Monday evening to say I had the internship.
"It is super, super exciting. This whole movement with female football has just been crazy.
"When I was in primary school all I wanted to do was play footy. There were no avenues for me to play. At 15 or 16, I was working on an IGA checkout and a guy come through in a Canningvale Cougars polo and I asked if I could play football.
"He came back the next week and said until I was 18 there was no way. When I did join, I was expected to know game sense, how to tackle, handball, kick; all the different skills to play, when all I had done was kick-to-kick at school.
She became involved in coordinating junior clinics in the Claremont zone, gradually assumed more responsibility and developed her knowledge and understanding of the game.
"I was slowly asked to do more things. I got my level one coaching accreditation and I have applied for my level two," Wills said.
"My interest is in coaching; the only reason I am still playing is because of the culture and my friends.
From a background of a Malaysian mother and an English father, it was an uncle who first fed Ashara's football appetite. When unable to play football, she reached State level basketball and soccer (where she was a goal-keeper because she liked to use her hands) and some of those skills aided her transition to football.
"I'm trying to find my feet because it is the first time an intern has been at the club," she said after her second day at the club.
"I'm really looking forward to it. The coaches' willingness to share and help me has been amazing. Being a female I thought I might come up against a bit of resistance, but they have been so helpful.
"My goal is to coach at a much higher level, but any role that's going at the moment I have an interest in; any opportunity that comes around for coaching development. Claremont has its coaching structure pretty well in place at the moment.
The West Coast Eagles have made a strong pitch to gain entry into the AFLW when it expands beyond the current eight-team competition in 2019 and Wills is excited at that prospect. She would love to be part of it when it eventuates, but will be thrilled to see other Western Australian women living the dream should things not fall her way.
"That would be great," she enthused.


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House votes to build Keystone
By Cristina Marcos - 11/14/14 12:55 PM EST
The House on Friday passed legislation to authorize construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, setting the stage for a showdown in the Senate next week.
The legislation was approved 252-161, with 31 Democrats joining Republicans in backing a construction permit for the controversial project, which would bring oil sands from Canada to refineries in the United States.
Passage of the bill was hailed by its chief House sponsor, Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who is facing a runoff against Sen. Mary Landrieu Mary Loretta LandrieuCongress needs to work to combat the poverty, abuse and neglect issues that children face Dems wrestle over how to vote on 'Green New Deal' Lobbying world MORE (D-La.) on Dec. 6 after neither won a majority in the general election.
Both Cassidy and Landrieu are trying to display their clout on energy issues in oil-rich Louisiana ahead of the runoff, putting Keystone front-and-center in the first days of the lame-duck session.
The Senate will vote next week on an identical Keystone bill sponsored by Landrieu, though it remains unclear whether she can corral the 60 votes needed to overcome procedural hurdles.
Landrieu said she's confident the bill "could potentially receive the signature of the president of the United States" but acknowledged the White House hasn't given her any commitment to signing it.
President Obama has sent strong signals that he would veto or delay signing of the bill, saying lawmakers should not "short-circuit" the federal review of Keystone that's underway.
"I've been clear in the past. … My position hasn't changed, that this is a process that is supposed to be followed," Obama said at a press conference in Burma.
Environmental groups are pushing for a veto, arguing the president's legacy on climate change hangs in the balance.
But a veto from Obama could deal a blow to Landrieu's chances in the runoff, where she is already the underdog, trailing in polls. Shelving the bill would also open up the possibility that the new Republican Congress could mount a veto-proof majority for approving Keystone next year.
Republicans have hammered the president for holding up the project, arguing it would create jobs and move the United States toward energy independence. Cassidy on Friday noted that the Senate had failed to act on a Keystone bill for years under Majority Leader Harry Reid Harry Mason ReidSteyer's impeachment solution is dead wrong The Hill's Morning Report - House Democrats clash over next steps at border Democrats look to demonize GOP leader MORE (D-Nev.).
"The case for proving the Keystone XL pipeline is clear and obvious, so why hasn't the president approved it? And, up to this point, why hasn't Senator Reid allowed a vote on approving Keystone?" Cassidy said. "If there was ever legislation that should not be difficult to get through the Senate, it is the Keystone XL pipeline."
Some Democrats pushed back, arguing the project would harm the environment and create a limited number of temporary construction jobs.
"The Keystone XL tar sands pipeline is a terrible deal for America. We get all the risks while the oil companies reap the rewards. But even if you support it, this bill is a harmful and unnecessary piece of legislation," said Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Waxman, who is being replaced by Rep.-elect Ted Lieu (D) in the new Congress, suggested that forcing construction of the pipeline through legislation was poor policy.
"There are a lot of very responsible people against this legislation, even some who support the pipeline, because they would argue this is not the way to make a decision: put a bill on the floor, to ignore all the comments, all the evaluations, all the considerations," Waxman said.
But House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) said the measure would force Obama to act.
"Unfortunately, just a small group of radical environmental extremists have held this project hostage, and President Obama has hidden behind studies and subterfuge to say, 'Don't do it,'" Scalise said. "Now, Congress can come together in a bipartisan way and say, 'Let's get this thing done.'"
The House has voted multiple times since Republicans took the majority in 2010 to approve the Keystone pipeline. Most recently, the House voted in September to authorize construction as part of a consolidated legislative package to boost domestic energy.
The State Department has been reviewing the pipeline proposal for the six years, with a decision most recently delayed by litigation in Nebraska.
— Laura Barron-Lopez contributed.
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Biografia
Era l'unica figlia di Sir Ralph de Ufford, Giustiziere d'Irlanda, e di sua moglie, Matilde di Lancaster, vedova di William Donn de Burgh. Maud aveva una sorellastra, Elisabetta de Burgh.

Il 9 aprile 1346, il padre di Maud morì a Kilmainham. Maud, che era una bambina, e sua madre fuggirono in Inghilterra. Tra l'8 agosto 1347 e il 25 aprile 1348, la madre di Maud divenne canonica del Priorato Agostiniano di Campsey, nel Suffolk.

Matrimonio
Sposò, il 10 giugno 1350, Thomas de Vere, figlio ed erede di John de Vere, VII conte di Oxford e Maud de Badlesmere. Ebbero un figlio:

 Robert de Vere, duca d'Irlanda (16 gennaio 1362-1392)

Il marito di Maud morì nel settembre del 1371. Maud possedeva quasi la metà delle proprietà ancestrali e riceveva un reddito annuo di £ 662. La sua residenza principale era Great Bentley, nell'Essex. Fu descritta come una proprietaria terribile, e successivamente impegnata in controversie con suo cognato, Aubrey de Vere, X conte di Oxford sulla proprietà de Vere.

Nel 1387, quando suo figlio Robert ripudiò la sua prima moglie, Philippa per Agnes de Launcekrona, una dama della regina Anna di Boemia, Maud si schierò dalla parte di Philippa contro suo figlio. Nonostante la sua rabbia per il trattamento da parte di suo figlio nei confronti della moglie, Maud lo visitò comunque nel Brabante in seguito al suo esilio forzato da parte dei Lord e del Parlamento nel 1388.

Cospirazione
Nel 1404, Maud prese parte in una cospirazione insieme agli abati di Beeleigh, Colchester e St. Osyth per deporre il re Enrico IV a seguito di un'invasione francese e sostituirlo con il re Riccardo che era presumibilmente ancora vivo. Fu arrestata e inviata alla Torre di Londra nel maggio 1404; tuttavia, a causa dell'intervento della regina Giovanna di Navarra, fu infine graziata dal re Enrico il 16 novembre 1404.

Morte
Maud morì il 25 gennaio 1413 nella sua residenza a Great Bentley, nell'Essex e fu sepolta nell'Abbazia di Bruisyard, nel Suffolk, invece che nel monastero di Earl's Colne di cui era stata la patrona e dove furono sepolti suo marito e suo figlio.

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Bibliografia
 Charles Cawley, Medieval Lands, England, Earls
 Linda Clark, Authority and Subversion, Google Books, retrieved on 5 November 2009